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Decorative Arts, Militaria & Furniture — McKenzies Auctioneers

Auction House:McKenzies AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:277
Sale Title:Decorative Arts, Militaria & FurnitureLots with images:243
Auction Location:PerthPrices available:205
Date:11-Jun-2014
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A carved Oriental figural lamp base height 23 cm
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A Chinese polychrome porcelain bowl with six character mark. Diameter 16 cm
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A Chinese Tricolour jade carving bat, flower and peach (longevity and wealth). Length 6.5 cm
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A Chinese two colour jade double peach carving length 4.8 cm
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Three pieces of Chinese carved jade one depicting two conjoined fish and other two depicting cats. Widths 3.8 cm & 4 cm. Diameter 5 cm
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Three pieces of Chinese carved jade one depicting a crane and other two depicting cats. Widths 4 cm. 4.5 cm & 5.4 cm
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Three pieces of Chinese carved jade depicting a cat, basket and wheel. Diameters: 4 cm - 5.2 cm
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An amber and 18ct yellow gold Ants paperweight the paperweight has two pieces of amber and twelve gold ants mounted on a piece of polished stone. Length 9 cm. Width 6 cm. Height 8.5 cm
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A Chinese monochrome porcelain vase with six character mark to base. Height 16.8 cm
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A Chinese porcelain famille rose bowl with red seal mark to base. Diameter 16 cm
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A Chinese carved white jade tablet depicting village scene with figures and Chinese character marks verso. 6.8 x 3.8 cm
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A Chinese carved jade scabbard slide decorated with bamboo trees and Chinese character marks. Length 8 cm
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A Chinese carved jade snuff bottle decorated with birds, foliage and Chinese characters verso. Height 6.5 cm
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A Chinese jade calligraphy seal decorated with a village mountain scene, and Chinese character verso. Height 6.5 cm
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A Chinese carved horn Zhai Jie (Abstinence) pendant decorated with foliage and Chinese character marks. Height 6.2 cm
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i) A Chinese yellow Peking glass snuff bottle height 4.2 cm ii) A Chinese hard-stone snuff bottle height 6.2 cm iii) A Chinese amber glass snuff bottle height 6.5 cm
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A Chinese carved horn lotus root pendant with attached coral bead. Length 5.6 cm
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i) A Chinese carved lapis lazuli mythical lion length 5 cm ii) A Chinese carved jade mythical pendant height 3.7 cm iii) A Chinese carved jade figural pendant height 6 cm
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A Chinese bronze figure group paperweight the paperweight depicts a boy with a monkey on his back, alongside a playful oxen. Height 7.5 cm. Length 12 cm
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A Chinese gilt bronze censer and cover the censer has six panels depicting various animals and floral motifs with two mythical lion mask handles. The lid is decorated with pierced scrolling fret-work, with a central mythical lion finial. Height 12.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese carved hard-stone Quail lidded boxes, each box is carved as a recumbent quail with head turned slightly to the side. Height 6 cm. Length 9 cm
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A Chinese carved wood libation cup the cup is decorated with foliage, mountain and village life scenes. Height 5.5 cm. Length 10.2 cm. Width 7.5 cm
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A Chinese gilt bronze Buddha seated on a double lotus throne base, bearing a Qianlong mark. Height 16.5 cm
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A Chinese cloisonne enamel censer the censer is decorated with flowers and scrolling eastern style motifs, with Chinese character marks to base. Height 12 cm. Diameter 12.5 cm
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A Japanese porcelain vase by Fukagawa c.1910. Depicting bird and foliage. Signed with mount Fuji mark to base. Height 23 cm
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A pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel vases the vases are decorated with butterflies and flowers mounted on carved wooden stands. Height 25.5 cm (without stand)
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Art reference books: E. Benezit Dictionary of artists Dictionary of painters, sculptors, designers and engravers. 8 volumes, French nouvelle edition, published 1966
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i) A New Zealand World War II Airforce medal group, unnamed - belonging to flying officer Harry Lumsden Tancred. The group is comprised of a United Kingdom Airforce cross (engraved 1940 verso), 1939-1945 Star, the Pacific Star 1939-1945, war medal 1939-1945, New Zealand Service Medal, plus a miniature medal group. Ii) A Walker & Hall Sheffield, silver plated presentation tray with inscription: '502 (Ulster)(Bomber) Squadron Presented to flying officer Tancred by the Commanding officer and officers 502…
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A rare naval General service medal 1793 - 1840 single clasp 14th March 1795 Awarded to 'W.E. Drake. Midshipman' note: the naval General service medal (NGSM) was a campaign medal approved in 1847, for issue to officers and men of the Royal Navy
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A British medal group: 1854 Crimea war two bar medal & Turkish 1855 Crimea war medal a British medal named '2nd Coprl. Thos. J. Cooper Royal Sappers & miners', together with an unnamed Turkish Crimea medal
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A Gwalior star Maharajpoor 1843 campaign medal Unnamed, dated 29th Dec 1843
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A second china war medal 1857 Named 'Thos. Fishwick 59th Regt.'
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i) A German 1870 Franco-Prussian war iron cross second Class ii) A metal Hasselt cross for Volunteers 1830-31 Netherlands iii) an 1866 Austrian bronze cross - Koniggratz iv) World War II German enamel tie pin
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An Indian Mutiny medal 1857 - 1858 Lucknow Named 'Josh. B. Blake, Ord. Shannon.'
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A bronze Tibet 1903-4 medal Named with engraved script 'Bearer Rahman Khan 19th Punjabes'
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A Turkish/British Crimea war 1855 medal Unnamed
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A rare Burma 1826 George IV medal Unnamed. Note: Granted to native officers and men who participated in the campaign for the subjugation of Burma
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A collection of military regimental badges, buttons, etc, including Royal Irish Constabulary hat badge, various English, Irish, Scottish and Canadian Regiments, circa mid 19th to early 20th century
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A collection of bronze and silver medals, military badges and uniform Epaulette, comprising of sporting and school medals, military epaulette and cloth badges, Earle Liederman medal, silver fob (Novices bayonet Comp. Iraq 1932), a silver Great Britain Crown 1902; George II bronze Kings private road pass medal, dated 1737. Some medals engraved 'H. Tancred'
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i) A historical record of medals and Honorary Distinctions by George Tancred Published by Spink & Son, London, 1891. This copy is a printers proof or a revised edition with authors annotations, reference notes, printed and applied illustrated medals, letters, documents, etc. Note: This publication also includes a personalized dedication to Queen Victoria with two corresponding documents received from Osborne house 1892, and Windsor Castle. Ii) the Memoirs of the Tenth Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales' Own)…
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A Watkins & Hill Charing cross pocket compass 19th century, London. The compass has a white enamel dial inside a fitted leather case
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A Victorian British Infantry sword with scabbard blade marked: 'Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London' and serial number 6418, and with Queen Victoria 'VR' cipher. Length 104 cm
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A Scottish Andria Ferara basket-hilted broad sword, mid to late 18th century. Blade marked twice 'Andria Ferara' with orb/cross mark. Length 92 cm
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A Victorian Medieval style full suit of steel armour. Late 19th century, Continental. Note: AF - some pop rivet repairs and old varnish to some surface areas. Height 178 cm
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i) A rare Order of the Garter 'HONI*SOIT*QUI*MAL*PENSE', loosely meaning 'Shamed be he who thinks evil of it', with later frame. Garter length 47.5 cm ii) an autographed document a signed document from Queen Victoria pertaining to Harry Burnett Lumsden, granting him dignitary and rank of Knights Commander dated fourth of May 1873. Iii) A wax seal in gilt case 'Seal of the office Garter Principal King of arms' in fitted gilt metal lidded case with Royal Crown and motto 'Misere Mei Deus', Latin for 'Have…
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A Nanango QLD Amateur Race club sterling silver trophy on stand the base silver plaque is inscribed, 'The Nanango Amateur cup, Won two years in succession by G.H.L. Tancred's - acorn - Ridden by Owner'. The bowl is hallmarked Sheffield 1900, by James Dixon & Sons, and weighs approximately 1040grams. The outer bowl has several panels inscribed, 'Nanango Amateur Race club' - 'Won by T.H. Moors Cordiality May 12th 1903' - 'Won by Bigge & McConnel's Slow Tom April 26th 1904' - 'Won by G.H.L. Tancred's acorn…
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A sterling silver two handled vase with Tancred Family coat of arms hallmarked London 1911, maker 'D&J W'. The outer vase inscribed 'G.T. - M.A.H.T 10th June 1862 - 1912'. Height 14.5 cm. Weight 748grams
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A pair of Georgian Sheffield plate wine coasters. Early 19th century. Diameter 14.3 cm
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An important Paul Storr sterling silver entree dish and cover hallmarked London 1814. The tureen is decorated with gadrooned borders and shell motif handle and inscribed, 'Presented by the Duchess Del Infantado to Commander Robert Dalton RN', together with coat of arms. Length 31 cm. Width 22.2 cm. Height 13 cm total weight 1736grams
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A Georgian style sterling silver footed salver hallmarked Birmingham 1933, maker 'F.W.&S'. Diameter 15.3 cm. Weight 169grams
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A pair of sterling silver candlesticks hallmarked Sheffield 1934, by Walker & Hall. Height 16.5 cm. Weight 515grams (bases weighted)
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An Anglo-Indian silver 4pcs tea set. Late 19th and early 20th century. The set is decorated in the Indian colonial style with cobra snake handles and elephant finial on the teapot. The teapot and sugar bowl both carry Scottish silver marks by 'David Edward & George Edward', (Edward & Sons). Note: c.1838, Edward & Sons were importing wares from the East, to be retailed in their London and Scotland stores. Teapot height 17.5 cm total silver weight 1228grams
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A Continental silver covered bowl and cover (AF). Late 19th century. Decorated in the neoclassical style with Grecian figural finial. AF handle detached (part lacking). Height 23 cm. Weight 602grams
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Richard Simkin 1850-1926 (British) 'Lumsden with the Guides' (Sir Harry Burnett Lumsden) gouache and watercolour. Signed LR and dated 1880. 41 x 80 cm. Note: The black and white print of this watercolour appears in the book 'The Story of the Guides' by Colonel G. J. Younghusband C.B. 1908. Refer also 'A sketch of the life of Lt. Gen. Sir Peter S. Lumsden G.S.B., C.S.I. & Geo. Elsmil C.S.I. The use of the word 'Guide' in this context was coined by Sir Harry Burnett Lumsden
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Artist Unknown, (c.1907) portrait of George Harry Lumsden Tancred 1863 -1935 signed L.L. With initials 'A.E.M. H.C.' Born Nanango QLD, (grandson of Dr. G. Gleghorn). Oil on canvas. 50 x 60 cm. Note: George Harry Lumsden Tancred (service #35) served in the Boer war, with the 1st Queensland mounted Infantry 1899 - 1902
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John MacLaren Barclay R.S.A. 1811 - 1886 portrait of Capt. George Cleghorn, cavalry officer Royal Scots grey. Oil on canvas. Note: verso has an old newspaper cutting with artists obituary details, pencil inscription, subject, artist and date 1865. 60 x 50 cm. Note: George Cleghorn later changed his name by deed poll to Tancred
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Artist Unknown, portrait of Dr. George Cleghorn (Scottish) 1716 - 1798. Signed mid-left 'H Warfon? lune? 1763'. Pastel on canvas. Perhaps a later 19th century copy after an earlier portrait. 57 x 43.5 cm. Note: Dr. Cleghorn a published author 'Observations on Diseases Epidemic in Minorca 1751', is also credited for discovering quinine as a remedy against Malaria
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Artist Unknown, portrait of Colonel Thomas Lumsden C.B., b.1789. (from inscription verso) oil on canvas. 60 x 50 cm. Note: Thomas Lumsden is the father of Harry Burnett Lumsden (Lumsden of the Guides)
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An antique scroll of the Tancred Family tree depicting various Tancred family names and relating crests. Length 440 cm. Width 62 cm. (AF)
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A framed invitation: Colonial and Indian Reception ball in Guildhall c.1886, issued to Sir Harry Lumsden. 21 x 31 cm
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i) three silver Gelatin prints three military dress portraits relating to the Lumsden and Tancred Family. Ii) A silver Gelatin print with label verso: 'Given to M.N. Tancred by her Aunt Mary Lumsden - 6.3.19, Lord and lady Canning at Barns court, Simla, in 1857 during the Mutiny talking to Lord Clyde.' Photographers label 'E. M. Middleton, Aberdeen'. 28 x 37 cm
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An antique filigree silver hair locket with fitted case. Height 4.2 cm
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Two Chinese carved soapstone Buddha's Heights: 8.2 cm & 8.5 cm
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A Czech malachite glass scent bottle c.1940's. Height 6 cm
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An Art Deco Royal Doulton part coffee set c.1930's. Du-Luxe pattern, comprising of a coffee pot, cream jug, sugar bowl, five coffee cups and six saucers. Height 21 cm (coffee pot)
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Two albums assorted Notgeld period notes 1914 -, circa 1925 Accumulation approximately 850 German and Austrian notes, very little duplication for quantity. Note: with ink label back page: 'Lieban Notgelg (Emergency money) Haagschestraat 5, Den Haag Holland.'
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Two pairs of World War I medals two British war & Victory medals issued to Pte. W Felgate - Royal Highlanders (black watch), and Cpl. Mason - Hampshire Regiment
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A World War II Australian 6 medal group and relating Documents a Mentioned in dispatches 6 medal group, including M.I.D. Device ribbon bars, efficient service, dog tags, Australia World War II to warrant officer L. J. Jackes 2nd/1st A. G. H served Middle East and P.N.G. C/w photo, pay book, service papers etc
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A pair World War II German naval Award medals, plus Award Documents a high Seas fleet medal pair by Schweriw & Minesweeper by R. K to Hermaan Rolfs, who served on cruiser 'Koln', with basic research notes on 'Koln' with photo in Sydney Harbour 1933 plus original presentation documents for both awards
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A Boer war bayonet, scabbard and Buff frog an Australian / Great Britain war issue 1888 Patt. MKII, for service issue Medford rifle, with .305 mm double edged blade by Wilkinson London
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A .42 calibre c.1850 Percussion pistol a single octagonal screw barrel percussion pistol, walnut bag shaped stock. Excellent profile, full working order, good strong action. No licence required WA/VIC
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A Great Britain Napoleonic Dragoons .69 calibre Flintlock pistol dated 1810 and converted to percussion circ 1840. Still retains original pan. Pan stamped with rampant lion of the L.I.C. Good profile, full working order, good strong action, with ramrod. No licence required WA/VIC
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An English .577 calibre, c.1850 Percussion pistol a S/P centre hammer action percussion with heavy octagonal barrel. Great coat pistol by D. Egg, London. Proof marks, chequered bag grip, good profile, 'Plum' barrel, working order, good strong action. No licence required WA/VIC
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A double barrel 'Over & under' c.1855, Percussion travelling pistol by Reilly new Oxford St. London. The top barrel is flat with foliate engraving. The grip is finely chequered with vacant silver escutcheon, with ram rod, independent fire, good profile, full working order and with good strong action. No licence required W.A
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A Great Britain Napoleonic, c.1790 Dragoon Flintlock pistol Issued c.1790's by tower converted percussion c.1840. Three various proof marks to barrel. Brass split nose cap and comes with ram rod. Good profile, good working order, good strong action. No licence required W.A/VIC
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A pair brace Australian Colonial c.1845 Constabulary Percussion Pistols by Parker field & Sons engraved on Lock plate. London proof marks to barrel, comes with captive ram rods. Number stamp to butt caps, 15 and 17 respectively. This type of pistol was used by early colonial banks in various States by bank guards for gold escort duty. Very nice profiles, good working order, good strong action. No licence required WA/VIC
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A cased matched pair c.1850 English Percussion pocket Pistols by Tonks, engraved top of the barrel. The pistols have concealed triggers and slide safeties. Good profiles, oval escutcheons engraved with family crest, depicting a bird with a twig in its beak. Fifty bore calibre, good working order, good strong actions (1 'Tight' release). Case comes with mould, barrel key, oil bottle, powder flask, Eley cap tin, bullet mould. No licence required WA/VIC
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An Australian World War II .303, no. 4 service rifle note: Rendered innocuous. The bolt, trigger, rear sight and magazine in full working order, clean stock. No licence required WA/VIC
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A World War I Australian Light Horse Troopers issue sword the sword is a 1908 Patt. With original correct steel scabbard. Full issue stampings to Ricasso
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An Imperial German World War II Piklehaub helmet with black leather body brass trim and spike with bayonet cap twist fitting helmet 'Plate' original 9 'Finger' leather liner. Aged replacement chin strap and cockades
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A German World War II Kreigsmarine (Navy) officers dagger by E. U. Horster Solingen. Comes with correct 'Lightning bolt' scabbard and silver bullion port epee (knot)
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An Aboriginal bean wood shield, central Desert Region. Early 20th century. The shield is carved both sides with fluted lines and decorated with ochre, showing good patina. Length 57 cm
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A Papua New Guinea Sepik hardwood carving Collected 1952. The carving is decorated with multiple masks and pierced septum with smoke patina to one side. Length 68 cm
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A Papua New Guinea Vanuatu dance mask the mask is made using modelled clay over a bamboo frame. The decoration is made up of a mixture of natural pigment feathers, vegetable table and spiders web. Note: the owner States this mask has been witnessed in dance, approximately 40 years ago. Height 95 cm
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A Papua New Guinea Sepik hardwood house mask the mask has a pierced septum and tongue and decorated with natural white, red, black pigments. Note: Inventory number verso. Height 93.5 cm
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A Papua New Guinea Sepik Boiken carved hardwood bowl. Early 20th century. The bowl is decorated with incised pierced rim and has good dark patina. Diameter 42.5 cm
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A Papua New Guinea hardwood three mask Abelam pole. Early 20th century. The pole is decorated in natural white, red, yellow and black pigments, mounted on a customised metal stand. Note: Thought to be a ceremonial staff or pole. Height 53 cm (without stand)
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A set of three Papua New Guinea Sepik coconut spoons. Early 20th century. The coconut spoons are decorated with faces or masks and pierced rims where they were once mounted. Note: good dark patina and with customised stand. Lengths 10.5 cm - 12.5 cm
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A Papua New Guinea Massim male and female Janus figure, large lime spatula. Early 20th century. The spatula is carved in black ebony with pierced work for attachments and mounted on customised stand. Note: Genitalia illustrated showing male and female. Provenance: Ex. Baltimore Museum, accessioned 1955 with old collection number 55.25.110. Height 40 cm (without stand)
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A Papua New Guinea Abelam Sepik hook figure Collected 1952. The hook figure is decorated with five masks and pierced oral projections mounted on customised metal stand. Height 56 cm
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i) A Wandjina spirit figure attributed to lily Karadada c.1970's. Kimberley Region. Carved and decorated slate. 20 x 16 cm ii) Artist unknown, Aboriginal slate panel c.1970's. Kimberley Region. The panel depicts mimi spirits, tools and fauna. 15.5 x 8.5 cm
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A Persian wool floor carpet 296 x 208 cm
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A Persian wool floor carpet decorated with exotic flower designs. 316 x 200 cm
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A pendulum movement wall clock c.1870. Southern Germany. The clock has a white enamel dial with eight day spring driven movement and hourly gong striker. Height 80 cm. Width 32;Depth 16 cm
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A French Aesthetic style figural mantle clock c.1890. The clock has an eight day, bell striker pendulum movement, with enamel numbers on the dial. Height 51 cm
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A Persian style wool floor carpet full room size: 350 x 247 cm
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A green Bokhara fine wool rug 288 x 193 cm
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A Persian style wool floor carpet full room size: 353 x 255 cm note: with Iranian label verso
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A floral design, Persian style wool carpet 164 x 110 cm
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After Kim Kuhn (Korean) silk cheetah family, the artwork after a Korean artist Kim Kuhn, and the silk embroidery work done by four Korean women completed in four months, mounted on acid free material. 66 x 104.5 cm (image)
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