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International Decorative Arts — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:587
Sale Title:International Decorative ArtsLots with images:562
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:344
Date:8-May-2017
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A Louis XVI style tulipwood cabinet, 182 cm high, 122 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A pair of small gilt bronze and cut glass chandeliers in the Louis XV style, 35 cm high, 35 cm diameter
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A Sheraton style satinwood inlaid and cross-banded walnut display cabinet, 19th century, 184 cm high, 177 cm wide, 49 cm deep
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C Brockhoff (European, 19th/20th Century), (Portrait of a Gentleman), oil on canvas, signed lower right: C. Brockhoff, 46 x 35 cm. Provenance: Private collection, Melbourne
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Thomas Mortimer (British, 20th century), Cologne, watercolour, signed lower left: T. Mortimer, 24 x 14 cm. Provenance: Private collection, Melbourne
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A William IV mahogany circular dining table, 82 cm high, 134 cm diameter
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A Regency satinwood cross-banded mahogany chest of drawers, 103 cm high, 101 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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A walnut inlaid side table, probably Spanish, 18th century with rectangular top above three drawers and inlaid Maltese crosses in a scroll frieze on cabriole legs, 217 cm wide, 83 cm deep, 82 cm high
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A French scenic wallpaper panel of West Point, New York by Zuber et cie, published by Rixham, circa 1852-1860 from the series 'Les Vues de L'Amerique du Nord' 120 x 300 cm (approx.) The wallpaper is illustrated on pages 310-311 of the book French Scenic Wallpaper 1795-1865 by Odile Nouvel-Kammerer. In 1961 First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy had the Diplomatic Reception Room in the White House papered with the 'Views of North America' Zuber wallpaper and these 'Views of North America' Zuber scenes still hang in…
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A George III marquetry inlay mahogany tantalus, containing six gilded decanters and six gilded glasses, 22 cm high, 27 cm wide, 27 cm deep
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After Sir Francis Grant (1803-1878), The Rt. Hon Sir George Grey Bart G.C.B., engraving by S. W. Reynolds (1773-1835), published Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co., 2 October 1850, Mezzotint, 65 x 43 cm
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Clapperton, R.H. 'Paper An historical account of its making by hand from the earliest times down to the present day' [Shakespeare Head Press, Oxford, 1934], Number 176 from a limited edition of 250 on hand made paper. Half leather binding in attractive slipcase., This book describes the origin and development of early papermaking in China, and its progress over a millennium. The structure and use of the Eastern flexible and Western rigid moulds are contrasted, and illustrations from both manuscript,…
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Lawrence, T.E. 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom a triumph' [London, Jonathan Cape, 1935], the first edition for general circulation.4to, 672pp, frontispiece, plates and 4 maps. A superb binding in tan crushed morocco by Asprey & Co., outer covers ruled with single gilt line, spine in siz compartments separated by raised bands. Marbled end papers, top edge gilt. Excellent condition. A fine example of what has been described as 'the last great romantic war book.
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An exhibition table with intricately inlaid star motif and barber pole cross-banded edge on inlaid turned column & tripod base, Italian c1870, 69 cm high, 90 cm diameter
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An Australian cross banded hardwood desk with side cabinet in the style of Shuman Krimper, 76 cm high, 180 cm wide, 90 cm deep
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A pair of striped velvet Sonia Rykiel design four seat settees, 20th century, 80 cm high, 242 cm wide, 92 cm deep
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A pair of contemporary upholstered armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italian, 20th century. Provenance: Purchased Arredorama, Eliazbeth Street, Melbourne, January 1986
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A set of ten French provincial style beech dining chairs, by Os de Mouton, 20th century
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A George III sterling silver tapering straight sided tankard with domed cover by John Langland I and John Robertson I, Newcastle 1780, 18.5 cm high, 700 grams
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A large Arts and Crafts hand beaten sterling silver sauce pan with carved wooden side handle by the Central School of Arts and Crafts, London 1940, 15.5 cm high, 515 grams, The Central School of Arts and Crafts was established in 1896 by the London County Council based on the movement of designers William Morris and John Ruskin.
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A George III sterling silver oval pierced swing handle cake basket with maker's mark T.L within a zig zag border, London 1770, 37 cm, 28 cm high, 1045 grams
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A Christopher Dresser style claret jug, late 19th century, silver plate and glass with ebony handle, top monogrammed 'B.M., 25 cm high
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A Victorian sterling silver urn shaped chatelaine scent bottle by Sampson Mordan & Co, London 1873, with two scroll handles, bands of applied filigree decoration and screw cap, 8.5 cm high
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An impressive set of four large George IV sterling silver rococo embossed scroll candlesticks by John Watson, Sheffield 1823/4, two engraved with a crest, 2 cm high
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A Victorian sterling silver oval two handled soup tureen and cover by Thomas, James and Nathaniel Creswick, Sheffield 1846, raised on four scroll feet with pomegranate and acanthus leaf loop handle, 30 cm high, 40 cm wide, 2,580 grams
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An Austrian silver campaign cutlery and utensil service in a tiered fitted leather carrying canteen case, the majority by Joseph Reiner (active 1826-1867), Vienna 1844, engraved with script initials 'Wj' comprising a pair of rectangular pedestal salts, two different sized baluster casters. A soup ladle. A pair of basting spoons. A sauce ladle. A pair of asparagus tongs. A pierced fish slice. A pierced serving knife. A straining spoon (missing detachable handle). A pair of sugar tongs and a pair of salt…
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A sterling silver King's pattern cutlery suite with settings for eight by Whitehill Silver & Plate Co, Sheffield 1982, comprising table knives, table forks, soup spoons, entree knives, entree forks and dessert spoons, 2,190 grams excluding knives
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A large George I sterling silver marrow spoon, probably by James Seabrook, London 1726, 27 cm long. Provenance: The Estate of John Kenny, Sotheby's Melbourne, 17/18 May 2004, Lot 501
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A George IV sterling silver Fiddle,Thread & Husk pattern fish slice by Ab Savory, London 1827
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A George II sterling silver circular bowl with engraved contemporary cartouche by Elizabeth Godfrey, London 1730, 10.5 cm diameter, 6 cm high, 110 grams
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A George III sterling silver rectangular cake basket with gadrooned rim, probably by Thomas Lister, London 1817, 27 x 23 cm, 510 grams
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Two Georgian sterling silver oval sauce boats, one London 1750, scratch weight 4=19, and one London 1763, 14.5 & 13 cm long, 240 grams total weight
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An 18th century French silver snuff box with fitted watch to one end, with white enamel dial and engraved 'Roy Horologer, Rue St Honore, N 1424', 10.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm
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A majestic cased pair of Victorian ivory handled sterling silver fish servers with finely carved ivory handles depicting lions climbing 'hickory' branches and pierced blades by Elkington & Co, Sheffield 1898, in fitted felt and leather case, Nb: This Item requires a CITES certificate for export and cannot be shipped to the USA or Territories
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A George IV sterling silver four piece tea and coffee service and a tea tray, the service comprising a coffee pot, tea pot, milk jug and sugar bowl, all heavily embossed floral decoration and a seated Chinese gentleman finial by Naphthali Hart, London 1822, the coffee pot 22 cm high, 2,210 grams on a large rectangular two handled tea tray with embossed grape vine border by Robert & Belk, Sheffield 1904, 61 x 37 cm, 3,040 grams
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A George II sterling silver Warwick cruet frame with original bottles and casters, with a contemporary coat of arms and crests of a rampant lion by Samuel Wood, London 1744, the frame 21 cm high, The arms are those of Rokesborough (sometimes spelt Roxburgh), In 1715, the silversmith, Anthony Nelme produced a cruet stand for the 1st Earl of Warwick with a cinquefoil tray supporting three silver casters and two glass with a centre vertical post with a ring handle. The name has been applied as a generic term…
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A Victorian sterling silver mounted cut and fluted glass claret jug by Edgar Finley & Hugh Taylor, Birmingham 1885, 2 cm high
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A George IV sterling silver four piece fluted tea and coffee service by William Eley, London 1824/6 comprising a coffee pot, tea pot, sugar bowl and milk jug the coffee pot, 23 cm high, 2,195 grams
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A like pair of George II sterling silver square based cast candlesticks by Jonathan Swift, London 1745 & 48, 19 cm high 945 grams
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A George II sterling silver tapering coffee pot by Jonathan Swift, London 1745 with contemporary engraved initials and coat of arms, and a later applied crest finial of a leopard passant by Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard, London, circa 1810, 22 cm high, 710 grams
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A Victorian sterling silver fantasy cockerel teapot, import marks of William Moering, London 1896, with pseudo 18th century German marks, 19 cm long, 275 grams
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Two Edward VII sterling silver oval floral pierced baskets by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, Chester 1907 & 1911 inset with four silver shillings, two 1745 and two 1758, and a smaller matching bowl inset with four silver 6 pence pieces, 1787, 27 & 16 cm wide, 15 & 9.5 cm high, 740 grams
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A collection of twelve Georgian sterling silver Fiddle and Thread pattern table forks, mixed maker's and dates, 18th century, and eight plated table knives and eight dessert knives and two plated table forks, 910 grams total weighable silver
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A George II sterling silver shaped circular tray by Robert Abercomby, London 1733, 36 cm diameter, 1,125 grams
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A George V sterling silver pierced sweet meat double basket by Charles S Green Co Ltd, Birmingham 1905, 20 cm wide, 100 grams
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An Edward VII sterling silver oblong tea pot on stand, with burner by Hardy Brothers, Birmingham 1906, 17 cm high, 19 cm wide, 775 grams
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A collection of antique sterling silver flatware serving pieces, all with a common crest comprising a pair of sugar shifter spoons, London 1796. A sauce ladle, Exeter 1844. A pair of butter knives, London 1834. A sugar shovel spoon, London 1829 and a tea caddy spoon, London 1793
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A George III sterling silver mounted diamond cut glass mustard pot by Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard, London 1810, engraved with a crest and an associated mustard spoon by Williams Eley & Fearn, London 1801, 10 cm high
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A Victorian silver plate setting for six fish knives and forks, circa 1900, all with individual engraved marine scenes: and a boxed set of six sterling silver George V Hanover pattern teaspoons, Sheffield 1930
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A Dutch silver articulated fish form pomander, 19th century, 11 cm long
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A Georgian sterling silver coffee pot, bearing marks for London, 1734 but of a later date, engraved with a crest, motto and initials within ribbon tied floral cartouches and bands of scrolls, domed cover with urn finial, 21 cm high, 660 grams
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A rare pair of George III sterling silver decanter stands by Digby Scott & Benjamin Smith II, London 1806, constructed as decanter labels 'Hock', 'Port', 'Champagne', 'Madeira', 'Claret' & 'Burgundy', 15 cm diameter
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Two George V sterling silver cigarette boxes, one by Mappin & Webb, London 1924 and a smaller box by Hardy Brothers, Birmingham 1933, 4 & 9 cm wide
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A William IV sterling silver Fiddle pattern basting spoon, engraved with a Bishop's crest by Jonathan Hayne, London 1834
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A pair of silver plated wine coasters, English, 19th century, 13 cm diameter
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An Edward VII sterling silver toast rack by Richard Attenborough Co Ltd, London 1908. A another marked 'Sterling Silver', 8 & 6 cm wide, 135 grams
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A Victorian sterling silver helmet cream jug by H Hayes, Birmingham 1898, 14 cm high, 85 grams
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A pair of Victorian sterling silver floral pierced sweet meat dishes by Saunders & Shepherd, Birmingham 1876, 10 cm, 35 grams
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An Arts and Crafts sterling silver two handled bowl by B & C, Birmingham 1907, 14 cm wide, 95 grams
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An Edward VII sterling silver embossed rectangular jewel casket by William Comyns, London 1902, profusely decorated with swags, scrolls and classical masks, 28 x 14 cm, 8 cm high
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A Tudric Arts & Crafts enamelled pewter jewel box, English, early 20th century, the enamel landscape plaque most likely the work of Fleetwood Varley, stamped 'Made in England, Tudric 01027', 9 cm high, 31 cm wide, 11.5 cm deep
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An Indian silver calling card case, circa 1880, Kutch, Bhuj, Gujarat. A fine example of high quality Kutch silverwork, in the manner of Oomersee Mawjee, 10.3 x 7.1 cm, 142 grams
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A finely carved oval ivory plaque, German, 19th century, decorated with a hunting scene, 6.5 cm high, 14 cm wide
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A cutglass silver mounted claret jug, English, 19th century, with finely wrought thumb piece
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A George VI sterling silver basting spoon with cannon handle, the bowl engraved 'Copy of the Salisbury Ladle, 1684, given to the Fishmongers Livery on the Coronation of King George VI, 12th May 1937' by Richard Comyns, London 1936
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A Russian brass and blue enamel quadripartite travelling icon of the Resurrection with The Twelve Principal Feasts, 18th century, 36 x 15.5 cm opened
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An Austrian cold painted bronze pheasant, 33 cm length
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An Austrian cold painted bronze of a coiled snake about to strike a lizard in its grasp, stamped GESCHÜTZT 5301, 19 cm length
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A George III sterling silver triangular inkstand by John & Thomas Settle, Sheffield 1815, on a platform with a C- scroll pen holder, nib cleaning brush and two oval diamond cut glass ink wells, 26 cm wide, 605 grams weighable silver excluding glass
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A pair of Victorian silver plate four branch, five light floral decorated candelabra, 48 cm high
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Three sterling silver scent bottles, English 19th century, one chased with a shepherd and milk maid, Birmingham 1900, one of egg form, Birmingham 1887, and one with Japanese decoration
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A George V gold engine turned oblong box with vacant round cartouche by John Collard Vickery, London 1913, 9 carat yellow gold, the base stamped 'Jc Vickery Manufacturer 179, 181, 183 Regent St. W', 2 cm high, 7.2 cm wide, 2.5 cm deep, 36 grams
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A gilt mounted facetted red glass tear drop chatelaine scent bottle, 19th century with floral embossed hinged cap, 6 cm long
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A French silver mounted Bohemian fan shaped red overlay glass scent bottle, circa 1870 with fine gilt decoration throughout, floral embossed silver hinged cap and glass stopper, 11 cm long
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An Edward VII green glass ovoid scent bottle and stopper within a sterling silver floral embossed hinged holder by Snyder & Beddoes, Birmingham 1902, 8 cm high
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A Victorian gilt mounted facetted clear glass vinaigrette/scent bottle, circa 1880 by Sampson Mordan & Co with floral embossed ends, 10 cm long
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A gold mounted cut clear glass phial scent bottle, 19th century, with pierced engraved collar and high domed hinged cap and glass stopper, 12.5 cm long
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A Victorian sterling silver mounted Webb style cut cameo overlay pink glass tear drop scent bottle, Birmingham 1885 cut with flowers, buds and leaves floral embossed silver hinged cap and glass stopper, 9.5 cm long
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A Victorian gilt mounted facetted Bristol blue glass vinaigrette/scent bottle, circa 1880 by Sampson Mordan & Co with floral scroll engraved ends, 10 cm long
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A Victorian tapering cylindrical facetted blue overlay glass scent bottle, circa 1870 with floral embossed silver hinged cap and glass stopper, 10.5 cm long
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An Anglo-Indian decagon cylindrical double ended scent bottle, 19th century with all over engraved floral decoration and double screw ends and stoppers, 13 cm long
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An English painted porcelain scent bottle, early 19th century, 13 cm high
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Two Victorian sterling silver scent bottles, 19th century, one hexagonal by Sampson Mordan, London, 1884 and one cylindrical with 'bark' finish, the largest 7 cm high
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Two cut glass scent bottles,19th century, the largest 9.5 cm high
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Three silver and silver plate scent bottles, comprising a Mexican silver 'cello' bottle. A silver tear drop bottle and a silver plate scent bottle, the largest 6.5 cm high
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An Italian mosaic, enamel gilt scent bottle, 19th century, with pietra dura mosaic of a bird and an a beetle to the cover, 7.5 cm long
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Two Victorian gilt mounted glass scent bottles, one Bristol blue with an enamelled bird and one cut overlay and gilt bottle, the largest 6.5 cm high
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Two tiger skin rugs, formally performing tigers for the Australian Circus Royale, one with brown felt backing, largest 245 cm long, 160 cm wide
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Australian School (19th/20th Century), (Grazing Sheep at Sunset), oil on canvas, signed lower right indistinctly, 35.5 x 19 cm. Provenance: Private collection, Melbourne
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A Balinese ebony sculpture modelled in the form of raksasa pratima, circa 1900, 15 cm high
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An unusual 18th century style continental walnut dresser base, early 19th century, embellished with fine carving and parquetry to the frieze, 87 cm high, 248 cm wide, 67 cm deep
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An Imari charger, Meiji period, old repair, 54.5 cm diameter
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After Veda Stewart Murray, Portrait of Esta Messenger, watercolour, inscribed verso, 18 x 16 cm
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A Regency mahogany leather inset drum table, circa 1820, 87 cm high, 113 cm diameter
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Two caned hardwood plantation chairs
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A nest of three mahogany occasional tables, in the Georgian style, early 20th century 51 cm high, 51 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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Allen Douglas Davidson (1873-1932), Nude, oil on board, signed Allen Davidson top left, 23 x 15 cm
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A Regency rosewood circular occasional table, 71 cm high, 55 cm diameter
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A George III mahogany commode, 79 cm high, 49 cm wide, 64 cm deep
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School of Thomas Lawrence, Portrait of George and Esther Fraas (pair), pastel, each inscribed verso, 20 x 18 cm
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