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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:402
Sale Title:Classic Furniture, Objects & Design AuctionLots with images:373
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:233
Date:3-Jun-2012
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A Moorcroft Eventide pattern vase, circa 1925 of tapering tubular form with a waisted neck, decorated with a wooded landscape on a mottled pink and blue ground, impressed Moorcroft made in England and hand painted signature to base, (possible restoration to rim), 22.5 cm high.
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A Clarice Cliff Bizarre Lynton pattern jug, circa 1935, the tall ridged jug decorated with delicate flowers in orange and yellow on a cream banded ground, stamped Royal Staffordshire pottery England, A.J. Wilkinson Ltd, Honeyglaze, Bizarre by Clarice Cliff, 28 cm high.
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A Rene Lalique Acacia no 3 pattern grey patinated glass bowl model Introduced 1928, circular, with a notched splayed rim, moulded with stylised leafy vines towards the rim, moulded R.Lalique France and incised no.3250, 16.8 cm diameter. Reference: Marcilhac, F. Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 3250, (illustrated).
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A Moorcroft Macintyre blue Poppy pattern coffee pot, circa 1903, baluster, with a recessed knopped lid decorated with blue poppies on a cream ground, brown factory mark to base, 21.5 cm high.
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A Rene Lalique Chrysis glass figure model Introduced 1931, the classically styled maiden kneeling upon a dais with her arms out stretched arms held behind her, incised R.Lalique France,16 cm wide. Reference: Marcilhac, F. Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 1183, (illustrated).
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A Josef Lorenzl Art Deco patinated bronze and ivory figure, circa 1920, the figure with a head of carved ivory dressed in a coloured theatrical costume, cast in a high step stance upon a verte and black onyx spliced base, incised Lorenzl to the bronze dais, 22.5 cm total height.
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A Josef Lorenzl Art Deco patinated bronze and ivory figure, circa 1920, the figure with a head of carved ivory dressed in a coloured theatrical costume, cast in a dancing stance upon a verte and black onyx spliced base, incised Lorenzl to the bronze dais, 22.5 cm total height.
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A Rene Lalique Acacia no 2 pattern opalescent glass bowl model Introduced 1928, circular, with a notched splayed rim, moulded with stylised leafy vines towards the rim, moulded R.Lalique France and incised no.3249, 22 cm diameter. Reference: Marcilhac, F. Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 3249, (illustrated).
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A large Josef Lorenzl patinated bronze figure, circa 1925 cast in the form of a naked girl adopting a stylish pose, raised on a marble base, incised Lorenzl to the bronze dais, 50 cm total height.
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A Rene Lalique Bacchantes pattern glass vase model Introduced 1927, tapering cylindrical, with a flared rim, moulded in high relief with a repeating pattern of dancing maidens, incised R.Lalique France to base, 25 cm high. Reference: Marcilhac, F. Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 997, (illustrated).
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A Rene Lalique Inseperables pattern opalescent glass clock model Introduced 1926, the square body moulded in low relief with two pairs of budgerigars perched on a prunus branch in blossom surrounding the circular dial, moulded R.Lalique, 11 cm square.
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A Rene Lalique Perruches pattern opalescent glass bowl model Introduced 1931, the circular, deep sided bowl moulded with repeating opalescent parakeets, blue patina, moulded R.Lalique France, 24.5 cm diameter. Reference: Marcilhac, F. Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 419, (illustrated).
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A Reveil pattern opalescent glass figure by Marius Sabino, circa 1930, signed Sabino Paris, moulded in the form of a classical maiden with long flowing hair swept behind, raised on a low dais impressed mark to the lower edge; together with an ebonised wooden base, the figure 17 cm high.
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A Moorcroft Macintyre Aurelian Ware twin handled vase, circa 1913, high shouldered on spreading foot, decorated with red and blue poppie motifs with gilt accents on a white ground, brown factory mark and Rd.no.314901 to base, 23 cm high.
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A Moorcroft pomegranate pattern Ash tray and match holder, circa 1916, the compressed bowl with a brass rim, cigarette rest and a central brass match holder, impressed Moorcroft Burslem and hand painted signature to base, 10.5 cm high.
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A Moorcroft Forget Me Not pattern dish, circa 1916, circular, with a flared rim, decorated with a single floral motif and a floral band to rim on a green ground, impressed Moorcroft Burslem England and hand painted signature to base, (possible restoration to rim), 31 cm diameter.
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An Exhibition quality Galle cameo and opalescent glass vase, circa 1920, baluster, with a tubular neck, cameo cut with delphiniums in full bloom in colours of violet, blue and brown on a rich yellow ground, Galle cameo signature to lower side, (small manufacturing blemish to shoulder), 61 cm high. Provenance: Sold as lot 313, Crafoord Auctions, Lund, Sweden, the Gustaf Lofberg collection, 25th April 2009. Note: Gustaf Lofberg was general agent for Galle, selling many of the original lamps and vases found…
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A Rene Lalique Poissons pattern glass vase model Introduced 1921 spherical, with a short tubular neck, moulded with a repeating fish motif, incised R. Lalique France to base, 23.5 cm high.
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A Rene Lalique Acacia pattern grey patinated glass vase model Introduced 1921, ovoid, with a fine rim, moulded with fronds alternating vertically, incised R.Lalique France and moulded R Lalique to base, 20 cm high. Reference: Marcilhac, F. Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 949, (illustrated).
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A Rene Lalique Moissac pattern opalescent glass vase model Introduced 1927 conical, moulded with columns of triangular leaves in an overlapping formation, 13 cm high. Reference: Marcilhac, F. Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 992, (illustrated).
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A Moorcroft Macintyre blue Forget Me Not pattern jug, circa 1903, of squat form with a loop handle, decorated with a stylised floral motif on a roughened and matt finished ground, brown factory mark to base, 13 cm high.
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A Moorcroft Honesty and Forget Me Not pattern vase, circa 1930, slender baluster, with an everted rim, decorated with floral bands, impressed Moorcroft made in England and hand painted signature to base, 18 cm high.
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A Moorcroft Claremont pattern vase, circa 1925 globular with a tubular neck, decorated with toadstools on a mottled blue ground, impressed Moorcroft made in England M154 and hand painted signature, 15 cm high.
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A Rene Lalique Calypso blue glass bowl model Introduced 1930 shallow circular, with a wide flared rim, moulded with a repeating pattern of mermaids, incised R. Lalique France to base, 36 cm diameter. Reference: Marcilhac, F. Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 413, (illustrated).
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A Moorcroft twin handled Willow pattern jardiniere, circa 1945, of deep ovoid form with horizontal handles decorated with navy blue willow on a cream ground, impressed signature, Potter to the Queen, made in England and hand painted signature to base, (hairlines to rim), 23 cm high.
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Two similar slender Moorcroft Spanish pattern vases, circa 1916, each of similar shape with a compressed globular base rising to a tall tubular neck, decorated in flowing floral motifs, impressed Moorcroft Burslem England and hand painted signature to base, (possible restoration), the tallest 32 cm high.
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A Moorcroft Hazeldine pattern bowl, circa 1916, compressed ovoid with an everted rim, decorated with a repeating tree motif on a green and blue ground, impressed Moorcroft Burslem and hand painted signature to base, (hairline to rim and base, probable restoration), 18.5 cm diameter.
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A Moorcroft twin handled Claremont pattern vase, circa 1913, high shouldered with a spreading foot, decorated with a slip-trailed toadstool design on a mottled green ground, incised signature, stamped made for Liberty & Co and Rd.no.420081 in brown to base, 22.5 cm high.
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Arne Vodder (1926-2009) A Danish rosewood Banker's desk manufactured by Sibast, the rectangular top with a raised lip to the left hand side, above an arrangement of three deep drawers to either side, raised on turned tapering legs, 225 x 72 x 104.5 cm.
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An opalescent glass night light on a chrome base by Marius Sabino, circa 1930, signed Sabino France cast as a classical maiden with a wing-like cape behind set upon a triangular base within a chrome stepped support, the support incised Sabino Paris made in France, 30 cm total height.
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A Rene Lalique Pinsons pattern blue patinated glass bowl model Introduced 1933, circular, moulded with a lattice pattern of fronds with sparrows, incised R.Lalique to base, 23.7 cm diameter. Reference: Marcilhac, F. Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 386, (illustrated).
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A Moorcroft twin handled Florian Ware bowl, circa 1902 of tapering form on a spreading foot, flanked by compressed loop handles, decorated with a slip-trailed floral design in green and blue, early hand painted signature and stamped Rd.no.360575, 13.5 cm high.
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A Rene Lalique Pinsons pattern Sepia patinated bowl model Introduced 1933, circular, moulded with a lattice pattern of fronds with sparrows, incised Lalique France to base, 23.7 cm diameter. Reference: Marcilhac, F. Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 386, (illustrated).
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A Moorcroft Pansy pattern dish, circa 1920 shallow circular with a flattened rim, decorated with a single floral motif on a cobalt ground, impressed Moorcroft made in England and hand painted signature to base, 21.5 cm diameter.
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A Moorcroft Macintyre twin handled vase, circa 1913, high shouldered on splay foot decorated with slip-trailed forget me not and tulip design on a cream ground, brown factory mark, hand painted signature and stamped made for Joseph W.bridge Ltd Accrington to base, 23 cm high.
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A Sol Shapiro teak dining table and chairs Australian, circa 1971, comprising a glass top dining table and eight chairs, the table with an octagonal frame and eight individually carved drawers fitted to store cutlery, the chairs each with a shaped crest rail, carved with organic decoration, the table 170.5 x 75 x 170.5 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, fine jewellery and Watches, decorative arts and furniture, Wednesday 21st June 2000, lot 960, the dining chairs illustrated catalogue page 107.
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Attributed to Rosando a pair of teak side cabinets, circa 1960, rectangular, one enclosing a cocktail cabinet, the other housing a small refrigerator (not functioning), each with string inlay to the top, above two doors applied with an undulating geometric pattern composed of segmented wood, splayed supports, 126 x 91.5 x 50 cm.
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Grant Featherston (1922-1995) an R152 Contour chair, the body of moulded ply with flocked burgundy upholstery, raised on splayed supports, residual black factory stamp to base, (later stained base).
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Grant Featherston (1922-1995) an R160 rocking chair and ottoman unmarked, the body of moulded ply with orange wool upholstery, together with a matching ottoman.
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Schulim Krimper (1893-1971) A teak stool signed S. Krimper, circa 1965, the seat of shaped rectangular outline, raised on stylised scroll supports united by cross stretchers, incised signature.
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A rare Rosando rosewood sideboard, circa 1960, rectangular, with six frieze drawers and panelled doors, applied with a stylised linear design above conforming legs and stretchers, 295 x 89 x 54 cm.
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Schulim Krimper (1893-1971) A kauri pine screen, unsigned, circa 1960, the return section of a larger screen, comprising a series of undulating vertical uprights interspersed with roundels, (later applied finish to the surface), 198 x 121 cm. Literature: illustrated in Terence Lane, Schulim Krimper: cabinet-maker, Gryphon books, Melbourne1987, page 81. Provenance: commissioned for the Toorak property of Dr Ernest Fookes circa 1960.
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Two Sol Shapiro teak coffee tables Australian, circa 1965, of graduated size, each with a rectangular top, raised on stylised organic supports united by cross stretchers, measuring 121 x 46 x 43 and 50 x 47 x 47.5 cm.
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A 19th century huon pine, musk and blackwood parquetry inlaid specimen tea caddy, rectangular, the lid inlaid with a central octagon with radiating triangular and lozenge shaped specimens, the body with corresponding patterns, fitted with a lift out compartmentalised tray, 30.5 x 14 x 22.5 cm.
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A huon pine inlaid fretwork wall mirror late 19th century, possibly South Australian, the central bevelled oval plate within a border inlaid with huon pine and reflective segments, the foliate pierced back above a gallery edged tray, 72 cm high.
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An Australian cedar sideboard in the manner of William Hamilton, circa 1840, the pointilated, solid panelled splashback centred by an armorial crest, above a rectangular top with three ogee front frieze drawers, raised on pedestals with solid arched panelled doors, plinth base, 197.5 x 122 x 61 cm.
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A 19th century blackwood and musk parquetry inlaid writing slope, rectangular, the lid inlaid with large a lozenge and within cross banded borders, opening to a fitted interior and a fold out writing slope, 46.5 x 16 x 26 cm.
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An Australian pine 'Spatterwork' occasional table, the circular top with spatterwork decoration depicting fern leaves, raised on an ebonised cotton reel tripod base, 54 cm diameter x 70 cm high.
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William Merric Boyd (Act, circa 1908-1944) Victoria, dated 1937 an earthenware vase of waisted cylindrical form, with a branch handle, painted with a rural scene and with further sgraffito details, incised to base Merric Boyd, Altamira Ware, 1937, 17 cm high. Note: Altamira pottery in Murrumbeena was established by Hatton Beck, husband of Lucy Boyd and later sold to Arthur Merric Bloomfield Boyd in 1944.
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William Ricketts (1898-1993) Victoria, circa 1940 a glazed earthenware wall sculpture double sided, depicting a bearded indigenous Australian elder and a child verso, incised Wm. Ricketts verso, 21.5 cm tall.
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Marguerite Mahood (1901-1989) Victoria, circa 1930s an earthenware figure of a dancer, modelled as a young female dancer resplendent in an elaborate ballet costume, her serene pose supported by a naturalistic base behind, inscribed signature and indistinct model number to base, 22.5 cm high.
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Marguerite Mahood (1901-1989) A rare earthenware figure of a female nude, circa 1933, modelled as a young woman in a provocative pose, upon a naturalistic base emanating stylised branches creating a pierced canopy behind her, inscribed signature and model number C627 to base, mounted on an ebonised dais, the figure 18.5 cm high.
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Philippa James (1893-1967) Victoria, dated 1926 a rare earthenware Cicada bowl shallow ovoid, the rim applied with a cicada resting on a gum leaf, in a mottled red green and red glaze on a powder blue ground, incised Philippa James 1926, 17 cm wide at the widest point.
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An Australian silver gilt mounted emu egg maker's mark William Edwards, Melbourne, circa 1870, the egg with frond and emu finial above supported horizontally by a standard of twin overlapping palm trees set upon a naturalistic surround with applied crocodile figure below, together with a glass dome and ebonised base, the mounted egg 23 cm high.
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An Australian silver mounted emu egg presentation ink well possibly by Kilpatrick & Co, Melbourne, circa 1880, the egg horizontally mounted upon a silver stem and a blackwood stand, with applied fern fronds and emu finial to cover, centred by a shield inscribed 'Presented to / Mr.James Ewins / for his services / in connection with the / establishment of the / Burnley street / Railway station / East Richmond / 18th Novr. 1880', together with a glass dome and an ebonised stand, the egg 22 cm high including…
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A sterling silver mounted emu egg cup and cover maker's mark Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater, London, circa 1860 retailed Through brush & Macdonnell Melbourne, the egg raised on a tripartite standard cast as emu legs, the cover with a grape and vine finial, 25 cm high.
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A silver paperweight of an Aboriginal figure maker's mark H.Steiner, Adelaide, circa 1880, the figure standing with a spear and boomerang upon a dais, mounted on an ebonised base, together with a glass dome, the figure and base 16 cm high. Note: for a similar example see the finial of an emu egg ornament, J.B.Hawkins, p111, 19th century Australian silver, (2 vols) antique Collectors club, Woodbridge 1990 plate 365, p.11.
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A set of six Australian silver coffee spoons maker's mark Linton, Perth, ACT.1938-1978, each with a hand beaten finish to spoons and an Australian wildflower pierced handle, 48grs total weight of silver.
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An Australian silver Whiskey flask maker's mark H.Steiner, Adelaide, circa 1875, of rounded rectangular form, engraved with a double monogram, 272grs total weight of silver, 13 cm high.
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A cased set of New Zealand silver gilt coffee spoons maker's mark B. Petersen & Co, Christchurch, circa 1920, each with a short tapered green stone handle, together with the original presentation box.
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A silver plate mounted emu egg on stand Australian, 19th century, the egg supported within chevron bands rising to a trumpet neck, flanked by Greek key handles, together with a glass dome and an ebonised stand, 37 cm total height.
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A set of six Australian silver beer mugs possibly by J.M Wendt, Adelaide, circa 1900, each of tapered form with a gilt wash interior and a single handle, raised on a circular foot, stamped Stg.Sil, 1670grs total weight of silver, 10 cm high.
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An Australian silver equestrian trophy cup and cover attributed to J.M Wendt, Adelaide, circa 1885, the ogee body embossed and engraved either side with floriate wreaths and two vacant cartouches, flanked by scroll handles, the stem cast as a tree trunk with applied leafy branches, raised on a naturalistically cast base, the domed cover with a finial cast as a standing horse, lacking maker's mark but hallmarked in two places on the foot with a lion passant, sterling and a Crown, 822grs. Total weight of…
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An Australian silver mounted emu egg maker's mark William Drummond, Melbourne, circa 1900, the egg with a silver finial cast as a kangaroo and boomerang, raised on a turned circular hardwood base, 26 cm high.
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A cased silver Rowing medal dated 1868, the miniature rudder engraved 'G.white / University Coxswain / 1868', with a separate pierced bar; together with the original presentation box, the rudder 4.5 cm high.
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A set of Australian silver figural cocktail sticks early 20th century, each with figural emblem to tip including two kookaburras, two emu and two kangaroos, stamped Stg Sil, 12grs total weight of silver, 9 cm length.
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A cased Australian silver Christening mug maker's mark Stewart Dawson & Co, early 20th century, of tapering form with a gilt wash interior and a scroll handle, engraved 'A.T.R.N.' to the front; together with the original presentation box,108grs total weight of silver, 6.5 cm high.
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An Australian silver trophy cup maker's mark J.M Wendt, Adelaide, circa 1895, the domed foot supporting a standard cast in the form of a tree trunk with applied foliage, inscribed ' Royal / Agricultural & Horticultural Society of S.A / Presented by Alick J.Murray Esq / for 10 Cwt Bacon / Either full sides or flitches / in fit condition to be packed for export / Awarded to W.J.Davies / September 1900 ', hallmarked with a Crown, J.M Wendt Adelaide and a lion passant, 620grs total weight of silver, 26 cm high.
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A sterling silver emu figure on a malachite base possibly J.S Hunt, London, circa 1862, depicted in a standing pose raised on a malachite segment, 21.5 cm total height.
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An Australian silver kangaroo maker's mark Palfrey, early 20th century, realistically modelled, 266grs total weight of silver, 9.5 cm high.
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An Australian silver kangaroo early 20th century, realistically modelled, unsigned, 194grs total weight of silver, 9 cm high.
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A sterling silver kangaroo, realistically modelled, with a gilt wash, stamped sterling England, 248grs total weight of silver, 7.5 cm high.
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An Australian silver chalice and cover maker's mark T. Gaunt & Co, Melbourne, circa 1900 raised on a circular stepped foot, with a knopped stem and a gilt wash interior, the cover surmounted by a cross, 334grs total weight of silver, 21 cm high.
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Two Australian silver mounted Burra nut Vestas attributed to Flavelle Bros, Sydney, 19th century, the first with hinged lid stamped 925 Stg and with kangaroo engraved cartouche, the second unsigned with an engraved monogrammed shield, the largest 4.5 cm high. (2)
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A carved ostrich egg with metal mounts carved within an oval cartouche a scene of kangaroo and emu, the top and bottom pierced with metal mounts, the egg 15.5 cm long.
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An Australian silver Shooting trophy cup maker's mark William Edwards, Melbourne, circa 1870, the body embossed with two vacant cartouches flanked by riflemen in a bush landscape, possibly from the Melbourne rifle club, 150grs total weight of silver, 16 cm high. Note: for a similar example of Edwards' depiction of riflemen, see the Pentridge rifle Corps trophy cup, which was sold by Leonard Joel on 12 October 2005, lot 750.
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An Australian silver Royal Victorian Fusiliers presentation cup and cover maker's mark H.S Steiner, Adelaide, circa 1880, the body with two cartouches engraved ' R.V.F / Presented by / Doctor James / to / Y.P. No.1 Company / January 1882 ' and ' Won by / private D. Bews / March 5 & 19 / 1882' to the reverse, the cover surmounted by a finial cast in the form of a soldier, 314grs total weight of silver, 29 cm high.
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Two carved emu eggs one cameo carved horizontally with three figurative vignettes, the other carved and stippled in low relief vertically with figurative cartouches, the largest 13.5 cm long.
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A metal mounted emu egg epergne, with a central ruby glass trumpet, the egg cameo carved with a scene of an emu and a kangaroo, above a stylised tree trunk standard with applied branches, raised on a naturalistically cast base with a further applied aboriginal figure, an emu and a kangaroo, 25 cm high.
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A silver mounted carved emu egg, the egg carved in low relief with a lion and unicorn emblem and a horse motif, with a turned finial, above fern frond supports, raised on a turned foot, 25.5 cm high.
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An Australian silver cigar case maker's mark J.M Wendt, Adelaide, circa 1920, of rounded rectangular form with a hinged cover, centrally engraved with a monogram, 158grs total weight of silver, 11 cm high.
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An Australian silver Christening mug maker's mark J.M Wendt, Adelaide, circa 1880, of tapered form with a single handle, engraved with a monogrammed cartouche flanked by birds, 124grs total weight of silver, 7 cm high.
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A sterling silver Christening mug maker's mark William Edwards, London, 1853, the body embossed with Australian native birds and foliage, centred by a cartouche engraved with a monogram, flanked by a single scrolling acanthus handle, 116grs total weight of silver, 9 cm high.
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