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Director's Selection — Vickers & Hoad Auctioneers

Auction House:Vickers & Hoad AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:499
Sale Title:Director's SelectionLots with images:470
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:316
Date:24-Mar-2013
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Fine antique 19th century copy of Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun, mounted in an antique gilt wood Florentine frame, purchased Western Australia 1950's. 86 cm x 56 cm, including frame
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Pair of antique French three stick candelabra (2) 40 cm high
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Chinese folder of six books, woodblock prints of famous Ming and song dynasty artists 1958 - Edited by Lu Xun.
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Pair of small scale antique French cast iron urns, 24 cm high (2)
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Three old French ships in bottles (3)
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Pair of antique George IV gilt and composition pier mirrors second quarter of 19th century (2), approx 103 cm high, 67 cm wide
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E Laurent, bronze bust of a French girl, signed to base, 47 cm high
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Rickards overlay yellow vase, 13 cm high
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Fine yellow ground cloisonne box, inlaid with a bird on a branch and flowering branches, 10 cm long
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Fine antique carved ivory snuff bottle, carved in relief with birds in flight against a rocky mountainous ground and blossoming branches and flowers, 10 cm high
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Antique early 19th century native scrimshaw whales tooth, incised Maokelo Wairiki 1874, 15 cm long
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Fine quality French kingwood marble topped cabinet, with tambour section, cupboards below, kingwood veneered sides and front, with gilt bronze mounts, 155 cm high, 102 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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Set of six fine antique English William IV mahogany chairs with cream inset seats (6)
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A pair of French walnut chairs with green leather circa 1890's (2)
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Antique early 19th century English laburnum oyster veneered cabinet on stand, approx 156 cm high, 134 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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Pair of Japanese carved ivory figures of geisha with parasols (2)
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Antique Victorian silver plated epergne centre piece, the tri form scroll base, mounted with a ram and lamp, and bird on a branch with branches and leaves supporting a central fluted cut glass bowl, 68.5 cm high
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Vintage French porcelain and bronze table lamp, tri form base, silk shade
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Vintage American bronze desk lamp on marble base, 48 cm
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Antique Italian carved alabaster figure group of Hercules and Lichas, 56 cm high
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French triangular marble topped side table circa 1900, approx 81 cm high
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Fine antique French gilt bronze and mahogany what not, signed possibly from the work shop of Linke circa 1900, approx 79 cm high, 61 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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Antique Georgian mahogany gentleman's wash stand circa 1790's, 82 cm high 73 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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Italian burr walnut marble topped three drawer commode, approx 94 cm high, 138 cm wide, 63 cm deep
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Fine set of six English William IV mahogany chairs with aged leather seats (6)
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Old large carved wood bowl, with lip end carry handles, 58 cm Lx 47 cm wide
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Good selection of antique blue and white pottery, mostly 19th century
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Antique parian bust, 59 cm high
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Antique celadon and crackle glazed bottle vase lamp, with bronze mounts
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Fine antique brass inlaid rosewood vanity box, with well fitted interior, with fine chased brass edging, maker Forgie of Glasgow, 31 cm wide, 18 cm high, 23.5 cm deep
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Pair of antique baluster shape carved alabaster ornamental urns, each with carved bunches of grapes and flower heads, (2) 75.5 cm high
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Fine pair of French gilt bronze flaming torch wall lights (2) 65 cm high
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Two scrimshaws, Hobart town 1865 and sloop Maria circa 1830 (2) 14.5 cm and 9 cm
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Rare antique French inkwell, central porcelain pot flanked by a pair of shell bowls and central front dish, marked for 1839 Medallee D'Argent, Brevete. 11 cm high, 17 cm long
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French antique bronze figure of a seated sheep on a marble plinth. 6 cm high, 12 cm long
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Fine antique French silver and guilloche enamel lamp, 26.5 cm high
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Antique Chinese cinnabar lacquer vase of baluster shape, 23 cm high
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Antique Chinese export lacquer and gilt decorated box, containing various size lidded boxes, 30 x 26 cm
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Pair of French 19th century walnut high back arm chairs (2)
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Antique French tea table with ormolu mounts, in birdseye maple circa 1900
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Antique French 19th century bronze and marble gueridon
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Large antique English flambe mahogany wall mirror of architectural design, 2.35 M x 2.02 M
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A mahogany snooker scoreboard, by Burroughes and Watts London, 176 cm high, 124 cm W early 20th century
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Fine pair of antique painted faux marble pedestals of tapering design (2), approx 135 cm high
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Antique Regency brass inlaid mahogany tea caddy, 31 cm long
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Antique Georgian silver chamber stick London 1810 marks C+R G+S, approx 94gms
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A fine Legras 'Indiana' cameo glass vase, signed to base, 15.5 cm high
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Bronze seal in form of numerous heads, showing a crested eagle with Crown, 6.5 cm high
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Moser glass vase fish pond vase, decorated with fish in high relief, with applied tear drop handles, 20 cm high
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Six piano key miniatures, showing three gents and three females (6)
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Antique 18th century French walnut three drawer commode, approx 84 cm high, 138 cm wide, 68 cm deep
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Large French green and gilt decorated wrought iron marble topped console and mirror approx 270 cm x 120 cm x 50 cm
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Antique French bronze vestibule lantern, 19th century
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Antique French walnut Louis XV style sofa, upholstered in antique needlework tapestry
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Pair of antique French walnut Louis XVI style armchairs (2)
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Antique silver sugar caster, repousse decoration to the cartouches with ladies in out door scenes, by B. Mullen, 15 cm high., marked for London 1896-97, approx 154gms
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Antique sterling silver mounted claret jug Birmingham 1906, 20 cm high
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A fine antique French silver Marriage basket, with a central repousse bust of Napoleon/Marie Louise married 1810. Marked for Paris circa 1810, 41 cm long. 832 grams approx
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Fine pair of antique 19th century brass lustres (2) 21.5 cm high
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Pair of antique 19th century gilt bronze four stick candelabra, baluster turned support, standing on tri form bases, 49 cm high (2)
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French plated metal two light night waiter, fitted with a pair of Baccarat glasses, and original fasceted globes, central ring carry handle, 46 cm high
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Henry Fugere (1872-1944) bronze of a seated young boy titled La Botte a Papa, mounted on a green marble base, 24.5 cm high
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Juan Clara Spanish (1875-1958) bronze of a young girl seated pulling on a shoe, 25.5 cm high
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Fine antique cast bronze figure of Cavalier on horse back, 25 cm high, unsigned
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Antique Dutch silver triangular set of four scent bottles in fitted pierced silver stand, 18 cm high
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Rare Mathieu Planchon (French) Renaissance style table clock, with brass carry handle, the sides panels with flat chased decoration of figures in out door scenes, (in need of Restoration, movement signed Planchon Holloger au Palais Royal,33 cm high
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Pair of antique sterling silver Corinthian column candlesticks, 16 cm high (2) marked for Chester 1908-9, weighted
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Antique late 19th century lemonade jug, with plated mounts, and elaborate cast spout, 27 cm high
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Antique yellow ground enamelled gilt metal table box, decorated with dragons on leafy branches and insects, 22 cm long
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A pair of rare antique French Majolica cat head money boxes, 9 cm high (2)
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Fine red leather embossed book slide with retailers label for E Dreyous London
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Two old French blue and white enamel street signs (2) Rue de Chantemesse, and Parc Boulade Perigois, each 25 x 40 cm (2)
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Large antique sterling silver twin handled tray, marked for London 1905-6 Mappin & Webb Ltd, 81 cm handle to handle, approx weight total 5.6 kgs
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9ct rose gold faced travelling watch case, approx 9.5 cm high, 8.5 cm high
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Impressive antique French silver service, comprising a spirit kettle and stand, side handle coffee pot, tea pot, lidded sugar, creamer, all with fluted twist design with chains of flowers, all standing on slender scroll legs, marked for post 1838 mark, ED
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15ct gold chain and pendant set with peridot, approx 39.5gms
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Selection of sterling silver, to include a Georgian sauce boat - Sheffield 1938-39 148 Grams, fine antique footed cup London 1825-26 (GK) 98 grams, sterling tea pot Sheffield 1930-31 548 grams, total approx weight 794 Grams
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Gold chain with fob and locket, approx 36.4gms
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Pair antique Naples porcelain vases, 27 cm high, with moulded rams head handles (2)
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Antique 15ct yellow gold muff chain with a green stone heart pendant with rooster decoration, approx 22gms
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Antique early 19th century hand painted plate, along with a Masons Ironstone Imari pattern jug (2)
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Pair of Persian gold earrings set with red and green enamel decoration, approx 24.4gms
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French Art Deco bronzed and gilt decorated metal figure of a golden pheasant, on a stepped marble base, 54 cm long, 44 cm high
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Gold disk form earrings and brooch set, decorated with embossed garlands of flowers and bows, approx 17.90gms
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Rare set of eighteen antique French porcelain chemist jars, by Brondel Dome Paris hand painted decoration and names (18)
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Antique 18ct gold pendant set with turquoise and seed pearl on a filigree fancy link chain, approx 15.gms
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Fine antique Sevres pink porcelain ground ink stand and candle sticks, painted with winged putti and sprays of flowers, (3)
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Fine antique champleve enamel and gilt bronze mirror, help by a pair of silvered semi clad putti, French 19th century, 36.5 cm
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Antique Mintons porcelain dessert service, six plates, large plate and tray (8) each marked English porcelain Mintons 2067
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An old cast lead bird bath modelled as a cherub supporting a leaf above his head, 71 cm high
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A pair of campana form composition stone garden urns with buxus trees (2) 72 cm high
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A heavy composition stone garden figure of a cherub on scroll base, 90 cm high
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Two carved sandstone panel, designed by Walter Burley Griffin, for the Incinerator at Willoughby, (2) 50 cm long, 25 cm high, 10 cm deep
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Rare early antique Persian brass instrument, with inscriptions - 11 cm
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Fine antique French gilt bronze and marble clock garniture, of Lyre shape, 29.5 cm high (3) (no key)
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Russian silver tea glasses and holders and napkin ring (3)
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Antique black slate and bronze mounted Egyptian revival mantle clock, fitted with a fusee movement by James Murray Royal Exchange London, the movement in this clock is made by one of the most important makers of the 19th century in England ( has key and Pe
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Antique French carved walnut mirror, carved with an oval crest with the letter C, 42.5 cm high
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Antique Berlin porcelain plaque half length portrait of a lady, signed C Rochette
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Large Iridescent green glass bowl, 35.5 cm dia
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