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The Collection of Leo Schofield at Dysart House, Kempton, Tasmania — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:581
Sale Title:The Collection of Leo Schofield at Dysart House, Kempton, TasmaniaLots with images:571
Auction Location:HobartPrices available:460
Date:23-Oct-2011
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Three various cushions with applique work and embroidery, approx. 38 cm square
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Three gold silk and embroidery cushions
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Four colourful Indian silk cushions, with applique work, 36 cm square
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Three various silk cushions
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A very fine and rare George IV specimen marble and carved mahogany pillar table, English or Scottish, circa 1820 in the manner of William Trotter, of Edinburgh.
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A fine shell collection sculpture, English, 19th century
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A fine nest of three George IV rosewood tables, English, circa 1825 one for woolwork, one for games and one occasional, the largest 69 cm high, 47 cm wide and 34 cm deep. Provenance: Christie's Melbourne 2002 March lot 190
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A pair of black painted octagonal coaching tables, 19th century 68m high, the top 41 cm square
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An Anglo Indian solid ebony side chair, India or Ceylon, circa 1850
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A very fine troubadour Gothic gilt bronze and bronze dome clock, French, circa 1840
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A very fine pair of Anglo-Indian solid ebony armchairs, Ceylon, circa 1820
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A very fine pair of Anglo-Indian solid ebony armchairs, Ceylon, circa 1820
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A very fine Regency brass inlaid mahogany portable desk, English, circa 1810 in the style of George Bullock, with ivory boxes and fitments inside, all of the highest quality.
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A large bronze and painted opaline glass Palmer lamp, English, circa 1850
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A rare pair of bronze and gilt bronze stork form candlesticks, English, circa 1830
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A pair of brass and green glass candlesticks
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Fisher-folk on the Banks of the Tamar, in superb quality original gilt frame with shell corners. 80 x 107 cm. Provenance: The Duke of Bedford's collection at Woburn Abbey, Bedforshire, sold Christie's London, September 20 2004
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The Enchanted Isle-Before the Cave of Prospero (Act one scene two from, the Tempest). Provenance: Deutscher Menzies 15/06/2005 lot 472
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Leontes looking at the statue of Hermione (Act Five, Scene Three from, the Winters Tale). Provenance: Deutscher Menzies 15/06/2005 lot 473
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Figures in a tempest. Provenance: Paul Kenny Sydney and England
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A fine silhouette portrait, of a young man, English, circa 1810 in red morocco folding case
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A group of three decorative spheres
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A cut glass pedestal dish, 19th century with a collection of coloured glass marbles
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A pair of Regency style ebonised and parcel-gilt neo-classical dwarf bookcases
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A pair of silver-gilt pedestal beakers, London, 1805 with engraved coat of arms of the Priaulx family of Guernsey and motto Caesar Augusta. 14 cm high. Provenance: Christies Melbourne, March 2001 lot 375
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A collection of various amethyst glass candle-lights and other glassware
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A specimen marble and pietra-dura plaque, Italian, 19th century inlaid with a butterfly
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A rare pair of Anglo-Indian book holders, India or Ceylon, circa 1850
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A William IV bronze argand lamp, English, circa 1835
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A good bronze table argand lamp, English, circa 1830
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A rare brass and copper butler's ball on stand, English, 19th century
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A George IV specimen wood and rosewood mirror back serving table, English. Provenance: Gary McPherson Antiques
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A large leather covered and brass studded travelling chest, English, circa 1800, the central brass plaque engraved: E Barister.
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A green leather and brass studded travelling chest, English, circa 1800
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A Regency brass inlaid and bronze mounted rectangular tea caddy, English, circa 1810
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A pair of William IV cedar footstools, Australian, 19th century
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A Japanned tin bicorne hat box, English, first half of the 19th century
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A Japanned tin hat box, 19th century brass plaque inscribed H. A. Malaher, English. Makers label for Mathew & Co.Outfitters, Portsea
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A brass bound metal wire fender, English, 19th century
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A fine quality Regency rosewood sofa table, English, circa 1825 69 cm high, 152 cm wide extended. Provenance: The Daphne Baker collection, Christie's Sydney June 2005
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A carved black marble bust of Tutankhamen, 19th century
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A bronze Grand tour model of the place Vendome column
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An ebonised and gilt edged rectangular wall mirror, Australian, circa 1860, the backboards stencilled C.D. Haywood, Excelsior house Hobart. Provenance: Warwick Oakman antiques, Hobart
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An opaline glass and bronze floral form flower specimen vase, 19th century
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A collection of various books relating mostly to literature
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A fine quality William IV gilt-wood overmantel mirror, English, circa 1830
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Flora Magnifica
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Flora Superba
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A collection of various coloured glass weights
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An amethyst crystal specimen
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two rare black and gilt Chinoiserie tole Ware log bins, English, 19th century
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A fine Anglo-Indian solid ebony couch, Ceylon, circa 1835. The sofa was acquired in 1960 from Bryan & Sons, a Hobart auction house. A similar sofa was included in the Ariane Dandois sale at Sotheby's in New York, October 7, 2007, lot 155.
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Faux marble frames, i. Plotina ii. Domizia iii. Cibella iv Satirina Baccante G Cattini and G Ant Faldoni sculp. M.q Gir et Ant. M. D'Alesf cugini Zanetti
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A mahogany and brass floor light table, green pleated shade. 165 cm high
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A bronze bust of Poseidon, on marble socle base, Italian, 19th century
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A George IV mahogany green Connemara marble top console table, Irish, 1825
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A gilt decorated iron letter press, 19th century
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A large terracotta bust of Homer, Italian, 19th century 55 cm high. Provenance: Crowther, north end Road, London
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A late Victorian ebonised arm-chair, English, circa 1900 with blue upholstered back seat and arms
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Six engravings of classical male athletes, French, 19th century Define M Bouillon, grave par P. Audouin and dated 1810. And others
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A rare good quality Tasmanian blackwood adjustable armchair, Australian, circa 1840 with pull out foot-rest and covered in leather
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A large George IV bronze argand lamp, English, circa 1825 Ensuite to the previous lot. Provenance: W. F. (bill) Bradshaw Antiques Sydney. The lion monopodi' in these lamps reflect the influence of the architect Charles Heathcote Tatham. Whilst sketching in Rome on the Grand Tour, Tatham drew a grand antique tazza with rich ornamental feet of the finest execution, in verde antico senato marble..Copied from the originals in the Museum of the Vatican. 1795. Rome, and this prototype for these monopodi'…
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A good pair of George IV gilt bronze argand lamps, English, circa 1825 43 cm high. Provenance: Christie's Melbourne 2004. See footnote on previous lot
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A painted coat of arms of George Bernard Chalon
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A painted coat of arms of George Bernard Chalon
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A painted coach panel painted, with the coat of arms of George Bernard Chalon
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Portrait of a young gentleman, half length in a blue coat and tricorne hat. Provenance: The Eric Dare collection, sold Christie's Melbourne
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A pair of carved white alabaster corbels
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A George IV bronze oil lamp, English or possibly American, circa 1850
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An Empire gilt bronze and bronze mantel clock, French, 19th century
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A Tasmanian Gardeners and Amateurs Horticultural Society plate, 19th century
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An unusual circular ribbon plate decorated with a soldier depicted as a pansy, Continental, circa 1900
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An unusual colour palette plate, Continental, 19th century
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A flight and Barr, Worcester plate, English, first half of the 19th century
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A Spode burgundy ground and gilt flower vase, English, first half of the 19th century
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A Crown Derby floral painted campana vase, English, first half of the 19th century
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A good Spode flower painted burgundy ground vase, English h, first half of the century
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A large white plaster Museum cast bust of Giuliano di Medici, 61 cm high. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques, Sydney
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A pair of Wedgwood drab glazed egg cups with drip drays
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A very rare pair of salt-glazed chocolate ground Jasperware vases, commemorating the death of Nelson, English, first half of the 19th century
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Five various white glazed tree form Lilianware specimen vases, German
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A pair of amethyst flashed glass candlesticks
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A fine quality large Elkington silver plate and cut glass water jug, 31 cm high
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A Victorian transfer printed aquatic pattern water jug
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A scarce William IV and Queen Adelaide commemorative mug
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A ruby and gilt bordered wheat moulded part dinner service, English, mid 19th century
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A pair of Spode gilt white porcelain armorial soup plates, English, first half of the 19th century
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A large clear glass water jug and various glass vases
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A collection of various modern amethyst and other tinted glasses
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A collection of various coloured glassware
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Eight amethyst glass finger bowls, antique
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An amethyst glass cream jug, 19th century
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An amethyst glass decanter, 19th century
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A suite of fine quality amethyst table glass, mostly 19th century
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A mahogany book press, English, 19th century Provenance: Christie's Melbourne March 2002 Lot 221
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A quality two-seater sofa with one adjustable end, the back seat and arms covered in plum cotton, the foot-rail fringed.
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A brass fender, a brass spark guard and three brass fire-tools
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A rare pair of cedar library step ladders, Australian, 19th century
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A set of three bronze and glass hanging ceiling lamps
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A George IV rosewood side-table, English, circa 1825, the fold over top with interior lined in leather.
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