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Fine Colonial Art, Furniture and Decorative arts at Somercotes, Ross, Tasmania — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:531
Sale Title:Fine Colonial Art, Furniture and Decorative arts at Somercotes, Ross, TasmaniaLots with images:494
Auction Location:HobartPrices available:241
Date:7-Dec-2008
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Riot at Ballaarat, Victoria 1854 Report o f the Board 1854 Appointed to Enquire into circumstances connected with the late disturbance: at Ballaarat by command of his Excellency, The Lieutenant Governor, Printed 21 November 1854
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Field Sports of the Native Inhabitants of NSW Clark, John Heaviside 17 x 21.5 cm 12 coloured engravings framed in sets of three, each plate: 17 x 21.5 cm framed as Triptych. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Neptune Introducing Captain Cook to Brittania coloured engraving 31 x 20 cm early Holber print. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Early framed Wine label J. Kelman Hock 7 x 10 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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Early framed Wine label J. Kelman Claret 6.5 x 10 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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Early framed Wine label Kirkton Sherry 7.5 x 11 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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Vic double coloured photo portraits on glass Glass Paintings 15 x 10.5 cm Duncan Pierce label verso 15 cm high, 10.5 cm wide oval
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A pair of scrimshaw engraved buffalo horns Engraved with coats of arms figures in costume and Medici, Imperial Crown 33 cm long
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The Journals of Captain James Cook on his Voyages of Discovery Beaglehole J.C. (Editor) Four volumes, Vol I: The Voyage of The Endeavour 1768-1771, Vol 2: The Voyage of The Resolution and Adventure 1772-1775, Vol 3 and 4: The Voyage of The Resolution and Discovery 1776-1780. Provenance: Private collection, Nsw
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A French spouted litre measure 19th century with square typical handle, 21 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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A French 19th century double litre lidded measure 19th century 25.5 cm high
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A French lidded flagon early 19th century. Height 24.5 cm baluster form, shell thumbpiece, scroll handle on raised foot.
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A half pint Oews double Volute baluster measure c1760 flat lid fluer de leys attachment, S shaped handle with ball terminal and diamond attachment
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Gallon Oews double volute baluster measure with two pairs of incised lines to the body, a single curve handle, a shield terminal and a cylindrical strut
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An 18th century pewter lidded flagon, circa 1740-1765 hallmark probably that of Henry Joseph who struck his touch in 1740. This, the largest of his type. Height 31 cm, 42 cm overall
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A Scottish pint lidded tappit hen shape measure domed lid, erect thumbpiece ownership initials Ic. Height 27 cm
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An 18th century Jersey flagon Circa 1750 Pot capacity Heart shape lid with twin acorn thumbpiece touchmark (In) to underside of lid. 28 cm high
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An 18th century George III lidded flagon, circa 1790 slight convex cover with twin cusp thumbpiece lid engraved 'Protestand Descending Congregation, Tweedmouth 179'. Maker James Wright. 27.5 cm high overall
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A Cromwellian lidded wine flagon Circa 1650 apering Cynlindrical body twin cusp thumbpiece S shaped handle illustrated in Cotterells 'old Pewter' it makers and marks plate Xxxvii on page 105
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A Dutch wrigglework beaker 17th century Impressive size with William and Mary (think) 16.5 cm high
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A Charles II Beafeater flagon 1670-1680 tapering Cyclindrical drum on avolo moulded foot, missing hinge pin.
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An English pewter ale pitcher, of bulbous form, circa 1790 hinged dome cover with shell decoration thumbpiece. 28 cm hgh
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A 17-18th century flagon, possibly Swiss with pear shaped body twin acorn thumbpiece
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An English Pewter Quart mug of tapering Cylindrical Circa 1860 form engraved 'WgH' with 5 star house marks
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Two various English Pewter quart mugs
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Five 1/2 pint mugs in various forms 18-19th century
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A Irish Noggin Haystack measure with spout of simple form 19th century 22 cm high
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French/Swiss lidded measure with spout of simple form Early 19th century 22 cm high
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A Large spouted English open Ale Jug circa 1760 No marks
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A Unusual two/three handle cup makers mark Nr in shield. 20 cm high
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A jersey pewter measure of typical form, circa 1760
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An English half pint measure with unusual rim in brass, circa 1860
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A Barrel shaped measure with scroll handle 19th century
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Five various pewter pint mugs
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Four Pint jugs of various forms early 19th century
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An English pewter quart jug with tapering body and spout c1840
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An English Pint jug with double S scroll handle Circa 1820
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A James Yates Pint measure of typical form 12 cm high
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Two Quart mugs early 19th century
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A pewter church chalice
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A pewter English/Scottish chalice 19th century
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An English lidded Ale jug 19th century 18 cm high
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A French lidded double decilitre measure with chair thumbpiece 13 cm high
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A pair of pewter sauce boats late 18th century. Height 12 cm
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Four early Pewter spoons supposedly 16th century bought in 1968 by Lpe in London Said to be found behind a wall panel in early house.
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Five various pieces of pewter 1. Small Swiss lidded measure 2. Gill/ 1/2 Gill measure 3. 18th century footed salt 4. 19th century sifter 5. Other feroled bowl
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A pair of octagonal pewter plates c1780 gadrooned edges. marks rubbed possibly John Townsend
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An English pewter charger c1740 engraved letter E
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A Small English meal dish c1780 Oval form, reeded edge
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An English Pewter plate c1740 Punch mark of a woman with scates
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A Harlequin set of six Pewter measures Circa 1830-1840 arious sizes from Quart to 1/2 Gill. Various makers
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Five various pieces of English Pewter
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Eleven small English Pewter measures
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A Scottish lidded bulbous measure 19th century 1/2 Gill capacity, crown Imperial medallion to centre.
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A French 1/4 litre liddle measure 19th century
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A half Gill400 double volute baluster measure c1760 8 cm high
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A Gill measure Oews form c1760 10 cm high
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An Oews double volute half pint measure c1760 13.5 cm high
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A quart Oews bud baluster measure c1760. Height 19.5 cm
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Two candle sticks with ejectors, circa 1800
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A German stein Circa 1820 Decorated Blue and white bands with pewter hinged dome lid
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A German stein Blue strapwork pewter lid Circa 1775
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A Stein with blue strapwork on grey slate ground pewter lid Circa 1776 25 cm high
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Two antique lidded pewter measures 18th century
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Two antique lidded pewter measures 18th century
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A small antique lidded pewter measure 18th century
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A large pewter charger 18th century 42 cm diameter
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An Austrian cold painted bronze figure of a cockatoo 18 cm high. With hinged lid and ink reservoir
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An Austrian cold painted bronze of an English setter 10 cm high
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A large Anglo Indian carved ebony writing box Circa 1850 43 cm wide
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An Anglo Indian ebony box, circa 1850 24 cm wide
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A Fine Anglo Indian porcupine quill and ebony box with ivory inlay, Indian circa 1840 16 x 43 x 25 cm
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A chrome and wood model of a yacht c1940 84 x 92 cm
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A pair of George III sterling silver gilt goblets each of plain cylindrical form on a circular moulded foot, engraved with a coat of arms and the motto Caesar Augusta. Maker's mark of William Fountain, London 1805. The arms are those of the Priaulx family of Guernsey.
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A Fine George IV silver boat shaped teapot, London 1806 maker Paul Storr
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An English Art Deco cocktail shaker, designed by Keith Murray c1928 24 cm high
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An English silver plated cocktail shaker in the Art Deco style 27 cm high
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An English silver plated cocktail shaker fitted with a measuring device c1930 27 cm high
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A sterling silver wine funnel with strainer and ring. London 1800-1801 maker Steven Adams Jnr
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A fine quality French wine bottle holder tilting device in a manner of Christophle
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A French silver plated wine bottle cradle supported on three cast wheels
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A French silver plated wine cradle four footed cast grape vine base
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A French wrought iron wine bottle holder Circa 1930 standing on a wrought iron mirrored plateau decorated with grapes and vine leaves
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A marble top centre table Circa 1835 78 x 130 x 77 cm Possibly Tasmanian Blackwood, with palm leaf capped trestle ends and turned pole stretcher with large scroll feet on casters, good patina. Marble replaced. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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A George III mahogany demi lune fold over card table Circa 1800 76 x 110 x 53 cm With sunburst veneer and marquetry paterae. 106 cm open
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A Large George III pine double section corner cupboard, English circa 1770 220 x 103 x 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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Set of three blackwood and cedar curtain rails, two a pair with ceramic jewelled turned finials, together with matching rings. Provenance: Private Collection, Tasmania
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Small Georgian parcel gilt mirror with a mahogany frame
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A Georgian style mahogany pot cupboard, 18th century and later
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Christmas pudding dish with a holly border, stamped Copeland and with a registration mark for 1847
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19th century pine and iron mounted campaign trestle table. Provenance: From a private Collection in NSW
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A fine set of six mahogany Georgian dining chairs, English Circa 1815 Cross stretcher back, finely turned legs.
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A Georgian mahogany drop leaf dining table, English, circa 1770 71 x 104 cm Superior fine Cuban mahogany throughout. 42 cm extended, 49 cm deep closed
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A Germanic cedar two drawer desk, South Australian c1870 76 x 127 x 67 cm old encrusted finish.
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A compact marquetry top rosewood and amboyna sofa table, English Circa 1860 70 x 101 x 50 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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An original Arnott's wooden courtesy chair, Australian, bearing the ink stamp beneath 'This Chair Remains the Property of William Arnott'.
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A Huon pine farmhouse bed, Tasmanian c1860 120 x 130 cm Missing rails/slats. Provenance: Private Collection, Nsw
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A set of seven American spindle back chairs c1900
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A Pair of Lyre back chairs c1900 Melbourne chair company
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A cedar occasional table, circa 1855-60 76 x 56 cm old worn finish 56 cm diameter. Height 76 cm
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