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The Robert Allan Collection — For-Auction

Auction House:For-AuctionNumber of lots recorded:265
Sale Title:The Robert Allan CollectionLots with images:265
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:180
Date:27-Jun-2024
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A rare pair of Minton parian ware busts of William IV and Queen Adelaide, English circa 1835, 17 cm and 19 cm high, on glazed socle bases. Provenance: Havelock House Antiques, Goolwa, South Australia 1984
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A rare and very large pair of Staffordshire pottery figures of William IV and Queen Adelaide, English circa 1830, 36 cm and 35.5 cm high. Provenance: Havelock House Antiques Goolwa, South Australia 1986. reference: A similar pair is in the Willett Collection Brighton Museum and Art Gallery England
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A fine and important sterling-silver water-jug, makers mark of Robert Garrard, with Royal cyphers of King William IV and Queen Adelaide, London 1834, 20 cm high, 14 cm wide, 0.60kg. Provenance: Hannibal Bonython Silver Exhibition at H.J Quigley Antiques, South Australia 1985
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A sterling-silver pen-knife commemorating the coronation of William IV and Queen Adelaide in 1831, Sheffield 1831, 7.7 cm long closed 14.5 cm open, 0.5kg. Provenance: Mary Cooke Antiques London 1979
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A Staffordshire pottery pink lustre and transfer printed milk jug, commemorating the Coronation of William IV and Queen Adelaide in 1831, English circa 1830, 14 cm high 19 cm wide across the handle. Provenance: Stockspring Antiques London 1991
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A Staffordshire pottery black transfer printed milk jug commemorating William IV and Queen Adelaide, English circa 1835, 11 cm high 15 cm wide. Provenance: Havelock House Antiques, Goolwa, South Australia 1986
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A Sparks Worcester porcelain pen tray with named view of Witley Court Worcestershire, the one time residence of Queen Adelaide, English circa 1835, 23 cm long 7.2 cm wide. Note: From 1843 to 1846 Witley Court was loaned to Queen Adelaide, the widow of King William IV.
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An unusual Staffordshire transfer printed small circular plate commemorating Queen Adelaide, English circa 1830, 17 cm diameter. Provenance: Havelock House Antiques, Goolwa, South Australia 1980
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A Staffordshire pottery blue and white transfer decorated milk jug with the Coronation of William IV and Queen Adelaide 1831, attributed to Goodwins, Bridgwood and Harris, English circa 1830, 13.5 cm high 14 cm wide over the handle. Provenance: Havelock House Antiques Goolwa, South Australia 1982
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Two creamware pottery plaques commemorating the Coronation of William IV, English circa 1830, 10 cm diameter The frames 17 cm and 18 cm diameter and 3.8and 4 cm thick. Provenance: Havelock House Antiques, (George Sinclair) Goolwa, South Australia, 1990
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A Staffordshire pottery red and white transfer printed milk jug, with William IV and Queen Adelaide, English circa 1835, 15 cm high 17 cm wide over the handle. Provenance: Havelock House Antiques, Goolwa, South Australia 1980
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A rare Minton type white-bisque porcelain figure of William IV seated on a sofa, English circa 1835, 11.5 cm high 13 cm wide. Provenance: Havelock House Antiques, Goolwa, South Australia 1991
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An etching of Queen Adelaide as Queen Dowager, drawn by H Dawe, engraved by H.Cook, published by Fisher Son and Cie London/Paris, Circa 1840, plate size 22 cm by 14 cm
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A pair of etchings of William IV and Queen Adelaide drawn by H Dawe, engraved by H.Cook, published by Fisher Son and Co London 1831
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The New Windsor Pear ( Pair) Two coloured prints, Commemorating William IV and Queen Adelaide and Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, images 20 cm by 16 cm later frames 28 cm by 24 cm, English circa 1840. in maple frames. Provenance: Antique Print Room Adelaide South Australia 1992
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A Staffordshire pottery purple transfer printed teapot commemorating William IV and Queen Adelaide, attributed to Godwin and Harris, English circa 1830, 26 cm wide 16.5 cm high. Provenance: Havelock House Antiques, Goolwa, South Australia 1984
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A Staffordshire creamware black transfer printed circular babies-plate commemorating Queen Adelaide, English circa 1835, 14.2 cm diameter, with moulded dogs and a monkey to the border. Provenance: John Baunton England 1987
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A small Staffordshire creamware black transfer printed circular dolls house plate commemorating Queen Adelaide, English circa 1835, 9.5 cm diameter. Provenance: John Baunton, England 1987
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Two creamware pottery plaques commemorating William IV and Queen Adelaide, English circa 1830, 10 cm diameter Frames 17 and 19 cm diameter and 3.4 cm thick. Provenance: Havelock House Antiques, (George Sinclair) Goolwa, South Australia, 1990
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A moonstone enamel and silver eight branch star brooch , commemorating William IV and Queen Adelaide, English circa 1835, 6 cm diameter, initials W and A on the reverse
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A porcelain portrait plaque of William IV, English circa 1834, 11 cm by 8 cm
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A rare and amusing mica and portrait miniature set, with interchangeable costumes that overlay the portrait of a lady changing her persona, English circa 1660-70, oval 8.2 cm by 6.5 cm, oil on copper and oil on mica. Exhibited: Featured on 'For Love or Money' ABC TV Antiques program 1997
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A Russian or Greek Orthodox icon depicting the mother and child surrounded by saints, 18th century or earlier, 41 cm by 30 cm
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Six Scottish sterling silver table spoons, Edinburgh mixed dated circa 1790-1791-1795, 0.40kg, 22 cm long
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Two sterling-silver Apostle spoons, possibly made later than the style would suggest, 17.5 cm and 18.5 cm long, indistinctly marked
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A set of six Victorian sterling-silver fiddle and thread pattern dessert spoons, London 1876 maker FE or WE, 0.35kg, 18 cm long
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A pair of sterling-silver art-nouveau baskets,Chester 1906 makers mark of Walker and Hall, 0.25kg, 18 cm wide 5 cm high
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A William III sterling -silver porringer, makers mark and year letter indistinct, English circa 1680, 0.25kg, 10 cm high 19 cm wide across the handles. Provenance: H.J. Quigley Antiques, Adelaide, South Australia 2006
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An Irish sterling-silver potato dish-ring with blue glass liner, makers mark indistinct, Dublin 1901, weighable silver 0.40kg, base diameter 20 cm
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A sterling silver parcel-gilt quaich, makers mark of James McKay Edinburgh, Scottish 1833, 10.5 cm wide, 0.10kg. Provenance: H.J Quigley Adelaide, South Australia, 1988
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A Georgian sterling-silver waiter, makers mark of Ebenezer Coker, London 1768, 0.20kg, 15 cm diameter
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A set of six Queen Anne walnut dining chairs, English circa 1710. Provenance: H.J Quigley Antiques. Adelaide.2007. Seats 54 cm wide and 50 cm high. Backs 102 cm high and 38 cm wide
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A pair of very good Queen Anne style walnut dining chairs, English 1900, Seats 54 cm wide and 46 cm high, Backs 94 cm high and 44 cm wide
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A framed needlework map of central London, English circa 1900, 24 cm by 31 cm
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A collection of six enamel patch boxes, English 18th century, various sizes
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A collection of six various patch boxes, English and French 18th century, various sizes
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An impressive nickel-cased Goliath watch with multiple auxiliary dials, French/English circa 1880, leather and velvet case. watch 7 cm diameter case 10.5 cm by 9 cm
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A pair of large Bilston enamel and gilt-metal mounted candlesticks, English mid 18th century, 24 cm high. Provenance: O'Neil Collection circa 1912. Alan Landis Antiques Sydney 1992
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A George II walnut and string inlaid chest-on-chest, English, circa 1730, English circa 1730, 158 cm high 101 cm wide. 54 cm deep. Provenance: The Estate of Molly Lowe. H.J Quigley Antiques Adelaide South Australia.
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A fine moulded resin daguerreotype case by A.P Critchlow and Cowith enclosed photograph of a couple, English circa 1840/50, 13 cm by 10 cm by 2.6 cm. Printed: Case patented Oct.14 1856 and April 21 1857
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A rare Blue-John urn on later white marble pedestal, urn English first half of the 19th century. Provenance: Peter Walker Fine Art Adelaide, South Australia 2011. urn 25.5 cm high amd 8.5 cm wide at base, plinth 11 cm high 10 cm sqaure
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A small George III mahogany bachelors' chest, English circa 1780, 70 cm wide 48 cm deep 78 cm high. Provenance: H.J Quigley Antiques Adelaide 2002
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A small William and Mary oyster-grained walnut cushion mirror, English late 17th century, 44 cm by 39 cm. Provenance: Peter Walker Fine Art Adelaide, South Australia 2010
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A George III mahogany pie-crust table, English 18th century, 76 cm diameter, 73 cm high, with birdcage action
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A small George III mahogany and finely carved pillar table, English 18th century, 66 cm diameter 69 cm high
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A brass and steel Hensoldt Wetzlar monocular microscope, circa 1920, 31 cm high oak case 38 cm high 19 cm wide, Laubman and Pank Sole Agents Adelaide and Paris. Model 5723
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A small Thorens musical box in walnut case, Swiss 20th century, 16 cm wide 9 cm deep 7 cm high
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A set of four carved alabaster bust of famous composers, Verdi, Wagner, Tchaikovsky and Mascagni, Italian circa 1900, approx 18 cm high
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A carved walnut and marquetry dressing table mirror, Sorrento, Italy circa 1880, 40 cm high,18 cm wide closed and 37 cm wide open
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An enamel snuff box, painted with a flautist playing in a wide Classical landscape, English 18th century, 7.5 cm by 5.5 cm 3 cm high
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A Bilston enamel on metal etui-case, English circa 1760, 12 cm long 1.6 cm diameter
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A large Tabriz purple ground wool carpet, circa 1900/1920, 450 cm by 316 cm
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A Persian ivory-ground wool rug, 20th century, 216 cm by 148 cm
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A fine quality ivory-ground Persian wool rug with massed bird foliate and flower designs, 20th century, 354 cm 248 cm
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A pair of floral painted glass lustres, hung with clear glass prism drops, English circa 1860/80, 28 cm high 125 cm diameter
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A fine cut and etched glass goblet, commemorating the Sunderland bridge, originally built in 1797, English circa 1810/20, 16.5 cm high 10.5 cm diameter, initialled J.A.B
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A Jacobite wine glass with thistle shaped bowl and air-twist stem, English circa 1740/50, 16 cm high. Provenance: H.J.Quigley Antiques, South Australia 1985
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A unusual heavy gauge cut and etched wine glass, English circa 1750, 15 cm high
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A cotton-twist stem cordial glass, English circa 1780/90, 14 cm high. Provenance: H.J Quigley Antiques,Adelaide, South Australia 1984
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A cotton twist cordial glass, English circa 1780/90, 14.5 cm high. Provenance: H.J Quigley Antiques,Adelaide, South Australia 1984
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A Georgian sterling-silver shaped circular waiter, makers mark of Peter Archambo I, London 1755, 0.30kg, 19 cm diameter, crested
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A sterling -silver semi-fluted rectangular teapot, makers mark of Thomas Woolley, Birmingham 1903, 0.35kg weight all in, 12 cm high, 24 cm wide over the handle and spout
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A rare sterling-silver sparrow beak cream jug, makers mark of John Garman, London 1739, 8 cm high, 0.10kg. Engraved arms of a spinster, either Baker or Semnicots. Provenance: H.J Quigley Antiques, Adelaide, South Australia, 1988
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An 18ct gold pocket watch by Daniel Desbois, London circa 1890, diameter 4.8 cm, Hunter case initialled and with presentation inscription inside
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A Georgian embossed sterling silver sugar-caster, makers mark indistinct, London 1767, 0.15kg, 17 cm high, with Baronial crest
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