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Classic Furniture, Objects & Collectables; The John Anderson Brown Collection; The Collection of the Late Bruce McBrien — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:402
Sale Title:Classic Furniture, Objects & Collectables; The John Anderson Brown Collection; The Collection of the Late Bruce McBrienLots with images:370
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:206
Date:27-Oct-2013
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A patinated plaster figure of a lion realistically modelled, standing on a rock formation
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A matched set of seven faux bamboo giltwood salon chairs with caned seats
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A pair of rococo style giltwood wall sconces each with figural and foliate carved decoration and a mirrored back, 105 cm high
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A Venetian polychrome blackamoor occasional table the stem modelled as a cherubic figure holding a bunch of grapes, above a tripod base, 76 cm high
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An apothecary jar and stopper etched retail mark for Blogg Bros. Melbourne, baluster, containing coloured water, stopper jammed and hairlines to neck, 56 cm high
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Two Venetian polychrome blackamoor mantel figures each standing figure holding a fan, 68 cm high
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A taxidermied polar bear skin rug with head, teeth and claws, wear and repairs in places, missing three claws and one claw missing the tip, 217 cm long
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A matched set of six giltwood framed salon chairs, together with a painted chair of Conforming design
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A Venetian polychrome blackamoor figure the standing female supporting a cornucopia, beneath a circular tray, 96.5 cm high
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A carved marble figure of timid girl, together with a marble plinth, 19th/20th century the figure, 43 cm high
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A Venetian polychrome blackamoor figure, modelled as a male standing on the prow of a gondoler, 105 cm high
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A Venetian polychrome blackamoor figure the standing male raised on a hexagonal base, 150 cm high
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A Venetian polychrome blackamoor figure carved as a male balancing on two hands, supporting a shell bowl, (paint losses), 110 cm high
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A floor standing pair of Venetian polychrome blackamoor figures modelled as a male and his female companion, each holding aloft a bunch of synthetic fruit, the tallest, 124 cm high
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A framed facsimile photograph of Liberace with autograph and Dedication to Bruce Mcbrien together with a Personal letter from Oscar Hammerstein to Bruce Mcbrien
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Newton, Sir Isaac (1642-1727), Untitled Tract on the Construction of Equations, in Latin manuscript in an unknown hand, probably written circa 1670, written in a dark sepia ink on 27 numbered pages on 14 leaves, preceded by 2 and followed by 5 blank leaves; original notebook wrappers of a buntpapier type, with faded gold floral decoration on a purple ground; slight wear and small defects to edges of binding, some darkening to paper near edges but in the main in fine original condition, the manuscript, with…
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Rising Fast's jockey silks believed to Have been worn by Jack Purtell During the 1954 Melbourne Cup purple body (significantly faded), black sleeves with pale gold bands; a hand coloured photograph of Rising Fast winning the 1954 Melbourne Cup; and a letter concerning the provenance from Lynne Tucker, daughter-in-law of Rising Fast's trainer Ivan Tucker. Other Notes: the purple areas of these silks would originally have been blue. Photographic evidence of the silk's original blue colour can be provided on…
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Cox Plate, presented to Ivan Tucker the Trainer of the 1954 Winner Rising Fast silver plate retailed by 'W. Drummond & Co. Melbourne', inscribed 'M.V.R.C. W.S. Cox Plate 1954 Trainer of Winner 'Rising Fast' I.J. Tucker, Takanini, N.Z.'; a hand coloured photograph of rising fast winning the cox plate; and a letter concerning the provenance from Lynne Tucker, daughter-in-law of Rising Fast's trainer Ivan Tucker, 31 cm Diameter
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Collection of Rising Fast memorabilia including a large scrap book comprising race photographs, newspaper cuttings and other ephemera relating to Rising Fast; an oil painting of Rising Fast by Vera Risberg, framed; two hand coloured photographs of Rising Fast winning the 1954 Melbourne Cup and the 1954 Caulfield cup; and two race books for the Royal Auckland cup, 26th December, 1953 (a lot)
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Pair of horseshoes believed to have been worn by Rising Fast during the 1954 Melbourne Cup, aluminium, both stamped 'R Woods Pat. Bolton, Eng.12609 R Fast 4h'; a miniature gold plated Melbourne Cup inscribed 'Melbourne Cup, Won By Rising Fast Winning Trainer I.J. Tucker'; and a letter concerning the provenance from Lynne Tucker, daughter in law of Rising Fast's trainer Ivan Tucker. Provenance: Ivan Tucker, trainer of Rising Fast and thence by descent. Other Notes: the miniature Melbourne Cup was presented…
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An Australian silver mounted emu egg trophy George.H. Armfield, Collingwood, circa 1870 the egg with figured finial and shield below inscribed ' Presented by Geo.H.Bennett Esq. For Tanners & Curriers, Handicap, won by. W.Scott', all mounted on an ebonised base, 33.5 cm high
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An Australian silver mounted emu egg rowing trophy Edward Francis Gunter Fischer, Geelong, circa 1880 the egg flanked by vinelike terminals with central shield inscribed ' Ballarat Annual Regatta, 1885, Senior Eights, Won by G.Robertson, no.6, Wendouree Rowing Club ' all raised on an ebonised base, 29 cm high
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An Australian silver cricket trophy cup William Edwards, Melbourne, circa 1860 embossed with a batsman at the crease surrounded by a vista of trees and tented encampments behind, 214grs total silver weight, 18 cm high. Other Notes: the hallmark on the trophy suggests that it was made circa 1860 which coincides with England's first ever tour of Australia in 1861
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An Australian silver commemorative tray Thomas Stokes, Melbourne, circa 1950 inscribed 'Presented to the Rt. Hon.R.G.Casey Ch DSO, M.C, By the Prime Minister of Australia the Rt.Hon. R.G. Menzies, K.C on Behalf of the Federal Executive of the Liberal Party of Australia, To Mark the Occasion of His Retirement As Federal President. 27th January, 1950.' 1324grs total weight of silver, 36 cm wide
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Marguerite Mahood, (1901-1989), small earthenware crinoline figure, circa 1948 the tiered skirt glazed celadon green, impressed Marguerite Mahood R0101 to base, 13 cm high
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Marguerite Mahood, (1901-1989), large earthenware crinoline figure with flower, circa 1947 the tiered skirt glazed in berry shades, impressed Marguerite Mahood Q2415 to base, some losses to skirt and flower in hand, 24.5 cm high
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Una Deerbon, (active circa 1930s-1940s), an earthenware bird vase with moulded bird motif to rim, firing flaw to glaze at rim impressed Deerbon to base, 21.5 cm high
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John Perceval, (1923 - 2000), an earthenware charger shallow circular, painted in sepia tones with a figure astride a donkey, incised Perceval, 41.5 cm diameter
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A small Royal Worcester Australian Wildflower series vase, signed R. Austin, circa 1916 model number G995, puce factory stamps and marked 'Made For Thos. Webb & Sons Melbourne', 14.5 cm high
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Johann Treede & Robert Prenzel (1866-1941), a carved wall cabinet, circa 1895 carved in low relief with various griffins, stamped verso 'Treede & Prenzel, Sturt St. S.M, Europ. Labour', crack to back panel and chips, 84 cm high
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A 19th century fiddleback blackwood, musk and red cedar chiffonier Tasmanian, circa 1850 with a solid back and a single display shelf, above a frieze drawer and two panelled doors, with fiddleback blackwood veneers and musk veneered panels and stiles, the sides of red cedar, huon pine carcass, 104.5 x 141 x 46.5 cm
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An Australian specimen wood inlaid occasional table late 19th/early 20th century rectangular, the top parquetry inlaid native Australian timbers, above a trip base terminating in swan necks, 94 x 73.5 x 58 cm
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A late 19th century oval top huon pine veneered tripod based wine table 58.5 x 72.5 x 39.5 cm
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A silver mounted walking stick, previously belonging to Alfred Felton, dated 1903 the silver cap inscribed 'Alfred Felton, Esplanade, St Kilda, 1903', 86 cm length
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An unusual Australian eucalypt, pine and oak rocking chair, 19th century. Provenance: The collection of Lord Alistair McAlpine. Literature: Cornall, Graham: Memories, a survey of early Australian furniture in the collection of the Lord McAlpine of West green, Perth 1990, pg.91 (illustrated)
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A pair of Australian sterling silver mounted emu egg censors, 19th century tripod footed bases stamped to underside with later marks for Kozminsky, Melbourne, Stg Sil, 6 cm high (each). Provenance: The Kurt Albrecht collection, Melbourne
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Italian school, the Isle of Ischia 1825 gouache on paper initialled 'G.O.' and date lower right 19.5 x 28 cm
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An ivory handled walking stick carved with rats, 19th century, 99 cm length
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A Chinese export silver embossed bamboo walking stick, 19th / 20th century together with two other fine bamboo walking sticks, one with rose gold mounts, the longest 88 cm length (3)
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A taxidermied Australian native bird diorama, nankeen kestral, brown goshawk, wedgetail eagle, barn owl, Australian hobby inclusive, the shadow box 86 x 76 x 33 cm
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Two ivory handled walking sticks, 19th century one carved with a twist the other with a knarled stem, the knarled stem 90 cm length
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A lioness skin floor rug head has become compressed, one eye is loose 195 cm length
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A pizzle walking stick with horn handle, 19th century, 91 cm length
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A horn handle walking stick with silver collar, 19th century together with another silver collared walking stick, the horn handle 92 cm long (2)
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A shark vertebrae walking stick and a carved stem walking stick, 19th century the carved stem with silver mounts, the shark spine 92 cm length
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A rhinoceros horn mounted on a later camphor wood base the horn, 29.5 cm high approximately 1.785kg weight
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A walking stick with a decorative wire worked stem, 19th / 20th century together with a horn stick with an elephant head handle, the wire work 82 cm length (2)
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A taxidermied crocodile approximately 270 cm length
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An Afghan Jezail flintlock musket, 18th / 19th century, 44 1/2 inch barrel with brass bands, serial number 'Z124q', the lock with lion cypher, crown symbol and number '3', sindh wooden stock, with leather shoulder strap 148 cm length
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A brass inlaid rosewood desk stand with twin ink Wells, circa 1822 with secret drawer and plaque set within stamped 'Conntel's Dom.R. Grey May 26 1822', 39 cm wide
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Attributed to William Bishop, Ford (1832-1922), Sir Walter Scott watercolour and gouache on ivory inscribed verso 'Sir Walter Scott, After Sir (Henry), Hy. Raeburn. Painted on Ivory By William B.Ford.' labelled verso' Howard collection, Leonard Joel Pty.Ltd, Sydney Arnold & Co.', 12.5 cm high (oval)
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Attributed to William Bishop Ford, (1832-1922), Mrs. Siddons, watercolour and gouache on ivory inscribed verso 'Mrs. Siddons, From the Original Picture By (Thomas) Gainsborough. Painted on ivory by William B.Ford'., 12.5 cm high (oval)
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Artist Unknown, (19th century), The Letter, oil on canvas, signed illegibly lower left 43.5 x 36 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, Melbourne, 23/03/1983, lot 348; private collection, Melbourne
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Artist Unknown, (European school) lady in pink pastel 77.5 x 56.5 cm
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Artist Unknown, (19th century), portrait of a lady pastel, 57 x 47.5 cm (oval)
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After Phillip Wauwerman Campsite, oil on panel, 35 x 50 cm
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Artist Unknown, (19th century), Portrait of a Lady 1836, oil on panel, signed possibly 'F. Gandy' and dated '1836' lower left, 30 x 25 cm
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European school, Artist Unknown, the Lovers First Quarrel 1870, oil on canvas, signed and dated illegibly lower right 61.5 x 49.5 cm
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A Victorian burr walnut stationary box 19th century fitted vellum interior and original key present 22 cm wide
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A carved and painted document box carved D. P.V.G, C.V.T, 1767 with iron brackets 35 cm wide
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Two Victorian crewel embroideries, 19th century each depicting a central female figure in the landscape, the larger, 31 x 25.5 cm (oval)
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A Venetian overlaid glass vase, 19th century hand painted with figurative and floral cartouches, 52 cm high
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A pair of Empire style enamel and ormolu candlesticks, 18th / 19th century with gilt penwork adorned in bands of green and blue, 17 cm high. Provenance: The Kurt Albrecht collection, Melbourne
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A Tunbridge mosaic inlaid work box 19th century with satin interior 27 cm width
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A Tunbridge mosaic inlaid glove box 19th century, 27 cm long
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A Tunbridge yarn holder, 19th century together with a small penwork box the yarn holder 9.5 cm high (2)
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A circular pietra dura panel with stand inlaid with a garland of flowers, 50 cm diameter
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A pair of French Empire style bronze and gilt sconce candelabra with winged classical figures supporting thirteen branches each, 86 cm high
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A large Aubusson orientalism trade scene cartoon, together with another figurative cartouche Aubusson cartoon gouache on canvas the larger, 65 x 190 cm, the smaller 43.5 x 40 cm (2)
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A grand tour style gilt metal mounted blue glass scent bottle, inset with rondelles of lithographic architectural scenes, 21 cm high
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A 19th century silver plate and ivory biscuit barrel, with flip top hinged lid, 23 cm high
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Two scent bottles, 19th / 20th century one sterling silver with inlaid enamel floral motif stamped Sampson Mordan II, London, circa 1886 together with a cameo cut glass bottle with sterling silver cap, the enamelled bottle 7.5 cm high
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Two scent bottles, 19th / 20th century including two cameo cut glass bottles with silver caps, each with faunal motifs, the largest 15 cm long
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Attributed to Joseph Etienne Blerzy (act. 1750-1806), a fine French gold and guilloche enamel snuff box circa 1777 14ct, raspberry pink enamel set centrally with hand painted panel depicting Dike, goddess of justice hallmarked Paris 1777 and with further marks loss of some cabochon, some fractures to enamel 8.5 cm width
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Five Georgian glass tumblers, early, 19th century, 13.5 cm high
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Four Georgian twist cordial glasses, early, 19th century, 13.5 cm high
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A pair of classical style bronze urns with slate bases, 19th century each urn with relief figurative panels raised on stepped bases, 48.5 cm high
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A classical style bronze head of a boy on a marble plinth, signed Constant Roux circa 1900, with incised signature verso, some scratches, 46 cm high
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A bronze satyr on squared base, circa 1900 some loss to patination and crack to arm, 45.5 cm high
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A cased Victorian sterling silver four piece tea and coffee service, maker's mark obscured, London, circa 1863 overstruck with a later hallmark of K&Co 2816grs total silver weight, the coffee pot, 28 cm high the fitted case, 55 x 55 x 30.5 cm
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A Victorian sterling silver castor spoon, together with a sterling silver tea strainer and stand the castor Chawner & Co, London, circa 1846,142grs total silver weight, 19.5 cm length. The strainer R&K, London, circa 1973,110grs total silver weight, 16 cm length (2)
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A silver plate three bottle tantalus, 19th / 20th century with three cut crystal decanters, 32 cm length
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A George III sterling silver footed presentation bowl, Digby Scott & Benjamin Smith I, London, circa 1803 with repousse garlands and monogrammed cartouche restoration to stem of foot, 1320 grs total silver weight, 38.5 cm wide
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A sterling silver cruet set, James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, circa 1919 - 1922 includes four pepperettes, four salt cellars with spoons and two mustard pots with spoons, 674grs total silver weight, the pepperette, 10.5 cm high (16)
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A pair of Adam style sterling silver candlesticks, Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield, circa 1900 2442grs total weight (bases weighted), 30 cm high
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A George III sterling silver wine funnel, possibly Peter & William Bateman, London, circa 1809 marks worn, 140grs total silver weight, 15 cm length
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A sterling silver cake basket, Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater, London, circa 1852 inscribed to underside of foot 'To Alice Cowell, From Phillip & Alice Toledo. in Affectionate Remembrance of Nov.R. 9t.Th. 1869.' 1070grs total silver weight, 35 cm diameter
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The sterling silver 'Governor's Cup' racing presentation trophy George Heath, London, circa 1904 inscribed 'Presented By His Excellency the Governor of Queensland, Lieutenant General Sir John Goodwin K.C.B., C.M.G., D.L.O., to the Winner of the 'Govenor's Cup', run at eagle farm Racecourse Brisbane., March 1st 1928.' ' Won by 'Maroon Gun'. 7.0., Owner P & J Conway, second 'Gooringin'.8.5., Third 'Sheilas Lao'.7.0., won by short head and half length.Time.2-6. Trained by W.J.Shean, Ridden by J.J Conquest ',…
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A George I sterling silver creamer, Henry Chawner, London, circa 1790 110grs total silver weight, 15 cm high
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A small sterling silver salver, Ebenezer Coker, London, circa 1755 inscribed with an armorial crest, 548grs total silver weight, 26.5 cm diameter
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A sterling silver footed cucumber tray, Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield, circa 1895 352grs total silver weight, 44 cm length
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A sterling silver salver, possibly Linley & Hodd, London, circa 1862 978grs total silver weight, 30 cm diameter
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A pair of sterling silver meat dishes, Paul Storr, London, circa 1813 with scalloped and gadrooned rims 2288grs total weight of silver, 35.5 cm wide
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A substantial George III sterling silver tray, possibly William Bateman, London, circa 1821 inscribed with armorial crest 'Virtute Non Astutia', 6.3kgs total silver weight, 87 cm length
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A suite of sterling silver Kings pattern flatware, 18th / 19th century London, various makers marks and Dates including serving spoons, dinner and entree knives and forks, soup, dessert and teaspoons, approximate total weight 6038 grs (87). Note: a detailed inventory is available on request
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An oval sterling silver tray, Alexander Clark, London, circa 1897 incised with a floral border, 3240 grs total silver weight, 70 cm length
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A sterling silver sugar castor, makers mark obscured, London, circa 1755 198grs total silver weight, 16.5 cm high
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A sterling silver ewer, Edward & John Barnard, London, circa 1860 with incised armorial crest 'Adhere and Prosper', 952grs total silver weight, 33 cm high
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A sterling silver two handled cup, makers mark unknown, London, circa 1778 with later repousse decoration, 242grs total silver weight, 22.5 cm high
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A cased sterling silver Christening mug, Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield, circa 1868 inscribed 'Eric George Edward Reid, From His Grandmother, 1869.' 182grs total silver weight, 10.5 cm high
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