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Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:685
Sale Title:Traditional European and Australian Decorative ArtsLots with images:613
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:427
Date:7-Apr-2019
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Pair of George IV sterling silver figural candle sticks, hallmarked Sheffield, 1823-24, SR Gc & Co (Samuel Roberts, George Cadman & Co) in the form of classical maidens in draping gowns, with both arms raised to hold an acanthus and floral wreath, resting on a quatrefoil base with paw feet, accented with floral motifs, with s/p bases and sconces, height 34.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased in the early 1970's by the vendor's father from the Managing Director of Hamilton & Company (renowned Colonial silversmith)
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Good 19th century Australian cedar chest of drawers, of rectangular form, set with two short drawers above three graduated drawers, all beautifully decorated with stringing, the whole raised upon four bun feet, 109 cm x 53 cm x 102 cm
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Important and historical Australian Colonial Land Grant for Capt. John Piper, dated 5th April 1820, for 190 acres 'To be called Point Piper bounded on the south side by an East line of 47 chains commencing at a small bridge over a salt water creek, on the East side by a north line to rose Bay, and on all other sides by the water of Port Jackson harbour and the before mentioned small creek', signed by Lachlan Macquarie, displaying the paper seal, ink on vellum, 28 cm x 32 cm. Exhibited: Australian Icons,…
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Important and historical Australian Colonial Land Grant to Elizabeth Needham, (first Fleet convict) 15th September 1796, for 40 acres 'By the name of Needham's farm laying and situate in the District of Bulanaming' (now Sydney Park), signed by Governor hunter and witnessed by David Collins Secretary of the colony, verso with transfer of the land in the name of John and Elizabeth driver to John and Gregory Blaxland, displaying date of 26 February 1808, together with a paper and hessian lined envelope…
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Wonderful Indian Vizagapatam ivory box and cover, of handsome proportions, of square form with sloping top, incised and inked with architectural images and central floral motif, 14.5 cm x 25.5 cm
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Large Lladro 'The Rescue' porcelain figure group, depicting the row boat Carmen amongst turbulent waves, with three figures and a child with dog, in tones of brown, blue, beige and yellow, signed, a/f, resting on a shaped wooden base, height 41 cm and length 64 cm
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Wonderfulaberge silver enamel tea cup holder, Moscow, 1899-1908, of cylindrical form on circular foot, enamelled in translucent green over a wavy guilloche ground, and mounted with 1766 Grivennik coin covered with translucent red enamel over a guilloche ground on the exterior side, with a gilt painted profile of Catherine the Great, surrounded by a laurel-wreath silver border, struck with K. Faberge and Imperial Warrant, 84 standard, height: 4.5 cm
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Good set six of Scottish provincial sterling silver spoons, hallmarked, Aberdeen, J.F (possibly John Findlay), c.1840, with engraved monogram to handle, with tapered handle and oval bowl, total weight 363gm, length 23 cm (5)
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Magnificent Regency roll top desk, with a gadrooned rectangular top, above a roll top tambour opening to a fitted interior with pull out inset leather writing slope and with turned ivory handles, above a pair of apron drawers to cock-beaded surrounds and drop ring handles, raised upon four elegant spiraled legs on castors, 104 cm x 102 cm x 61 cm
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Good George III oak book press and stand, the press with carved wooden screw handle, upon a stand set with two drawers on facetted tapered legs, 150 cm x 62 cm x 53 cm
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Rare set of twelve ivory Charles Dickens figures, c.1900, each one depicted in pose and standing on wooden bases, ten set with ivory name tags, varying sizes but approximately 15 cm (including base) similar: Sold Bonhams, London, 2008, lot 288 $7792
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19th century terracotta figure of Moses, after Michelangelo, depicted seated with long flowing beard, with heavy draping clothing and holding a tablet under one arm, resting on a rectangular base, a/f, height 34 cm
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George III sterling silver tankard, hallmarked London, 1772, Wb (Walter Brind), of baluster form with scroll ha ndle and acanthus thumb piece, with central cartouche set with engraved mermaid, the body embossed with floral and c-scroll motifs, resting on a stepped circular foot, total weight 352gm, height 12.6 cm
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Australian Insurance Renewal receipt, c.1907, from Phoenix Assurance Company Ltd, NSW branch to Sir Daniel Cooper, with one 1 pound duty stamp and one five shilling duty stamp
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Australian Insurance Renewal receipt, c.1906, for Phoenix Assurance Company Ltd, NSW branch for Daniel Cooper with one 1 pound duty stamp and one five shipping duty stamp, together with Lease document, c.1871, with two two shilling six pence duty stamps (2)
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Large George III sterling silver snuff box and and cover, hallmarked, London, 1810, A.J.S, (possibly Savory) of rectangular form, decorated with a central bust, surrounded by scroll work, opening to gilt interior, total weight 180gm, length 9 cm. Purchased: Sotheby's, lot 57, 14/3/1996
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English sterling silver and marble letter seal, set with tapering vert marble handle, above a sterling silver support, with monogram to base, height 11.5 cm
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George IV silver and agate trinket box and cover, hallmarked, London, 1825, C.R (possibly Charles Rawlings) of oval form, set with central banded/moss agate oval panel, surrounded by scroll work, opening to gilt interior, length 7 cm. Purchased: Sotheby's, lot 56, 14/3/1996, London
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Wonderfulaberge three piece gold brooch, in trompe l'oeil, in the form of a knife, fork and spoon set with small seed pearls, marked Kf Karl Faberge mark, Petersburg,1890 (3) Literature: Faberge: Imperial Craftsman and his world, illustrated by G. Von Habsburg, 2000, p.154, pl. No. 295
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Important and historical Australian Colonial land indenture for the Release of Point Piper, dated March 1826, between John and Anne Piper to Daniel Cooper, William Redfern and Solomon Levey, for the amount of 6000 pounds, signed and sealed by John Piper and Anne Piper, ink on vellum, 60 cm x 76 cm Exhibited: Australian Icons, Shapiro, 2007 reference: Sydney Morning Herald, 18th Jan 2007, by Steve Meacham note: 'In early 1826, Governor Darling takes over from Sir Thomas Brisbane as Governor of NSW and Piper…
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Two important and historical Australian Colonial Indentures for the sale of Needhams farm (grant), from the Gregory and John Blaxland to Daniel Cooper, dated 5th February 1822, together with an attached Memorandum, dated 22 February 1826 from John and Gregory Blaxland to Daniel Cooper, together with a second indenture for Needhams farm the lease between Gregory and John Blaxland, dated 5th February 1822 and attached Memororandum for the Cooper lease, dated 22 February 1826, together with an indenture for…
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Important and historical Australian Colonial Land Grant for John Thomas Campbell, dated 30th June 1825, 'To be called Mount Lachlan,' (Waterloo) bounded by the north by eighteen chains of Redferns farm', signed and paper seal by Governor Brisbane, witnessed by Frederick Goulburn the Colonial Secretary Exhibited: Australian Icons, Shapiro, 2007
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Important and historical Australian and Irish Land Grant for Michael Dwyer 'The Wicklow Chief' Irish Rebellion 1798, dated 5th April 1821, for 50 acres 'In the District of Cabramatta', signed and paper seal Lachlan Macquarie, ink on vellum Exhibited: Australian Icons, Shapiro, 2007 note: Michael Dwyer (1772-1825) was a United Irishmen leader in the 1798 rebellion. He later fought a guerrilla campaign against the British army in the Wicklow mountains from 1798-1803. Dwyer arrived in Sydney on 14 February…
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Dutch late 18th century inlaid sofa table, with a rectangular top, flanked by extensions to each side, with a central inlaid panel, surrounded by floral motifs, on lyre supports, with cross stretcher set with paw feet, a/f, 63 cm x 59.5 cm x 79 cm
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George III bow front chest of drawers, set with two short drawers, above three long graduated drawers, with ivory escutcheons, with shaped apron and splayed legs, 90 cm x 114 cm x 55 cm
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Pair of wonderful Victorian sterling silver tazzas hallmarked, London, maker and date marked rubbed, in Baroque taste, with shell bowls, with scrolled ends, resting upon the tails of classical dolphins, raised on shell bases, total weight 1846gm, 17.5 cm x 20 cm
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George III sterling silver jockey cap caddy spoon, hallmarked Birmingham, 1798, T.W (Thomas Willmore), with all-over fluted decoration, with wide brim and monogrammed medallion to the top, total weight 10gm, length 5.5 cm
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George III sterling silver caddy spoon, hallmarked, 1805, Js, in the form of a cupped right hand, with fingernail detail and bright cut detail to the cuff, total weight 10gm, length 7 cm
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Pair of Scottish George IV sterling silver berry spoons, hallmarked, Edinburgh, 1829, J.H, with fiddle handle with shell and floral motifs, with embossed floral bowls, gilt, total weight, length 22.5 cm (2)
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Brass and timber ships binnacle, of cylindrical form set with small door, with brass housing enclosing the binnacle compass inscribed 'Iver C. Weilbach & Co. Copenhagen,' with clinometer, flanked by red and green iron navigator balls, height 116 cm
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Rare Indian Colonial silver elephant and rider, by Labhchand Motichand, Jewellers, Calcutta, depicting a standing elephant in regalia, with rider and seat, on rectangular base, with frieze of landscapes and animals, on wooden stand, length 31 cm note: Messrs. Labhchand Motichand, Mookims and court Jewellers, marble house, 41, Dhurrumtollah Street, Calcutta. This flourishing business was started by Messrs. Labh Chand Sett, grandson of the late Kalumal Sett, an influential Indian merchant and well-known…
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Late Victorian sterling silver footed salver, hallmarked, London, 1894, Edward, John and William Barnard, of shaped circular form, the border decorated with portraits of men in feathered hats, surrounded by a scrolled border, raised on three scrolled feet, total weight 1150gm, diameter 35 cm
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Large Victorian sterling silver chalice, hallmarked, London, 1874, of handsome proportions, set with central engraved cartouche, surrounded by a lattice ground of flower heads, on knop stem and spreading foot, total weight 528gm, height 24 cm
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Late Victorian sterling silver and crystal ewer, hallmarked, London, 1897, E & Co (Elkington & Co) with silver mounts and cover, decorated with roundels and floral motifs, with silver s-scroll handle, above an ovoid body, with star cut patterning, height 28 cm
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Stunning Murano gold Fleck art glass horse, depicted rearing on its hind legs with front legs arched in air, supported by tail, continuously flecked with gold in clear glass, with original sticker, signed to underside, height 60 cm
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Lalique Chevreuse vase, c.1930-1940s, in the form of five graduated circles, in clear and frosted glass, signed to base, height 15.5 cm
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Lovely Victorian gentleman's press, in mahogany with a stepped pediment, opening to sliding shelves, above two short drawers and two long drawers, with turned wooden handles on four bun feet, 209 cm x 51 cm x 56 cm
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George III mahogany chest on chest, of rectangular form, with dental molded pediment, above a pair of drawers above three graduated drawers, on chest of three graduated drawers, all with brass handles, on four slightly splayed legs, 198 cm x 109 cm 60 cm
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Indian Colonial silver marrow scoop, Hamilton & Co, Calcutta (1811-1971), of narrow form with scoops to both ends, total weight 65gm, length 22 cm
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Rare George III sterling silver nutmeg grater, hallmarked Birmingham, 1801, F&W, of oval form with ribbed sides, with original grating grille, total weight 13gm, length 3 cm
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Victorian sterling silver ladle, hallmarked, London, 1883, F.H (Francis Higgins), in shell fiddle and thread pattern, with deep oval bowl, total weight 317gm
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Georgian sterling silver ladle, hallmarked, London, makers rubbed, in Kings pattern, with deep oval bowl, total weight 321gm
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Set of six Victorian sterling silver spoons, hallmarked, London, 1877, S.S (Stephen Smith), with tapering handles, total weight 404gm, length 23 cm (6)
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English sterling silver footed card tray, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1971, F.H, set with a pie crust border of shell and scroll work, on three tern feet, total weight 252gm, diameter 19.5 cm
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Five piece Baltimore rose sterling silver tea and coffee service, comprising teapot, coffee pot, twin handled sugar bowl and cover, twin handled slops bowl and creamer, all embossed with details floral motifs, impressed makers marks to base, total weight 2584gm
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Splendid George III sterling silver footed salver, hallmarked, London, 1780, John Crouch I & Hannam, of handsome circular form with finely beaded border, with engraved armorial to centre, the whole raised upon four feet, total weight 182ogm, diameter 41 cm
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Important and historical Australian Land Grants, for John Rowley, dated 2nd November 1822, for 550 acres, 'In the district of Sutton', signed by Governor Thomas Brisbane, ink on paper, John Rowley received this grant of land for his exploration work with Throsby finding a route from the Southern Highlands to Bathurst.
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Two important and historical Australian Land Grants, one for Joseph Fitton (Joseph Fiddon), dated 5th April 1821, 40 acres, in the district of Hunters hill signed and sealed by Governor Macquarie, with transfer from Fidden to Bernard Williams 5th September 1821, the name of Fiddens wharf given after Joseph Fidden, together with a Grant for John Thomas Campbell, dated 23 August 1821, for 50 acres, in the District of Hunters hills, signed and paper seal of Governor Macquarie
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Australian Colonial van Diemens land ticket of Leave, unused, under his Excellency Sir John Franklin, folded, 23 cm x 35 cm (total) catalogue note: the ticket of leave was issued as pardon or for good behavior by convicts.
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Two important and historical Australian Colonial Grants for William Gore, dated 1838, for ten acres 'In county of Cumberland and Parish of Willoughby at Gores Wharf' signed by Captain William Bligh, together with a Grant for James Holt agent of Daniel Cooper, dated 3rd October 1835, for 2 ords and 32 perches, for allotment bounded by 'West of George St', Sydney in 'The Parish of Saint James', signed and seal of Governor Richard Bourke, together with a Grant for William Johnson, dated 31 August 1819, for…
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Important and historical Australian Colonial land Inventory book of Daniel Cooper Esq private Estates, showing purchases, sales and leasing of land, in the 19th century, showing acres, areas and signatures, leather bound
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Four historical Australian Colonial power of Attorneys, including Mrs Sarah Booth to James R Hill of Vaucluse, 1885, 1886 and Mrs Helen Machie Baillie to the Trustees of New South Wales Institution for the Deaf and dumb and the Blind, and Administration to the goods of Mary Gowen to John power, 1828, and five Australian Colonial Indentures (9)
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Heavy Indian Colonial silver teapot, by Hamilton & Co of Calcutta, of baluster form, embossed with flowers and scroll work, with scrolled handle, raised on four feet, total weight 840gm
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Heavy English sterling silver tankard, of cylindrical spreading form, with ribbed edges, on s-scroll handle, total weight 518gm
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Heavy French silver sommelier tasse de vine and saucer, of baluster form, with raised frieze of acanthus, silver marks to base and Paris retail marks, total weight 265gm
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Georg Jensen sterling silver pedestal dish, with beaten oval bowl, raised on foliate border and facetted base, impressed factory marks to underside, height 5.5 cm, l12.5 cm
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Chinese export sterling silver decanter, mark for Sheng Yuan, of dimpled spherical form, each side decorated with diamond panels containing Chinese calligraphy within a continuous bamboo ground, with stopper, height 25 cm
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Victorian sterling silver three piece coffee service, hallmarked, London, 1840, Edward, John & William Barnard, of lobed baluster form, set with flower finial, scrolled handle and spout, on four feet, embossed with acanthus and flowers, total weight 1577gm (3)
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Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947) bronze figure, depicting a school girl holding a bag, set with ivory face, resting on an alabaster base, signed and impressed 1440, height 21 cm (including base)
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Louis Barthelemy (French early 20th century) Art Deco bronze and ivory figure of a child, c.1930, depicting a young girl clasping a ball in two hands raising it upwards, on circular base, signed Barthelemy, upon a white onyx base, height 12.5 cm
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Demetre Chiparus (Romanian 1886-1947) gilt bronze and ivory figure of a school girl, depicted standing wearing a winter hat with head slightly turned, wearing a tied coat with hands in pockets and bag on arm, signed Chiparus and impressed 5 verso, the whole raised on circular marble base, height 20 cm. Purchased: Salon des Antiquaires, pairs, c.1960, then private collection
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Demetre Chiparus (Romanian 1886-1947) gilt bronze and ivory 'Windy Day', c.1930, depicting a school girl being blow in the wind clasping a school bag in one hand, signed D.H Chiparus to school bag, on white marble base, height 19 cm. Purchased: Salon des Antiquaires, pairs, c.1960, then private collection
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Good George II knee hole desk, in walnut, with a rectangular top, set with three apron drawers, above a lower door, flanked by a pair of pedestals set with three drawers, 83 cm x 80 cm x 46 cm
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19th century hall chair, with a highly carved and pierced back displaying scale and floral motifs, surrounding an inlaid central cartouche of stags, above similar inlaid seat, on four slightly carved cabriole legs
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Pair of Satsuma vases, of ovoid form, decorated with scenes of the immortals, surrounded by dragons, in rich tones of gold, black, orange and blue, three character mark to base, height 22 cm (2)
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Good Satsuma twin handled censer and cover, of facetted form, with a pierced handle, decorated with immortals in rich tones of gilt, red and black, flanked by kylin handles, raised on four feet, character mark to base, height 17 cm
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Pair of Satsuma vases, of ovoid form, with short necks, decorated with panels of figures in landscapes, flanked by brocade work, character marks to base, height 15.5 cm (2)
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Satsuma box and cover, of bun form, decorated with a scene of figures within a landscape, surrounded by brocade borders, three character mark to base, a/f, diameter 12 cm
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Pair of late 19th century Japanese bottle vases, of cylindrical form, with brocade necks, above faux ribbons, the body decorated with figures, height 30 cm (2)
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Japanese ovoid vase, decorated with an inset scene of a bird feeding its young, the surrounds decorated with raised flowers in tones of white, black and gilt on a blue ground, height 49 cm
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Indian Vizagapatam marine ivory box and cover, of rectangular form, with curved top, incised and inked with floral motifs, with wooden handle, 11 cm x 18 cm
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Indian Vizagapatam marine ivory box and cover, of sarcophagus form, each panel, incised and inked with floral motifs, on a stepped base, 17 cm x 29 cm x 21 cm. Purchased: Joels Auctions 23/11/2014
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18th century Sevres porcelain figure group 'The Alpine Shepherdess', modelled by Etienne Maurice Falconet, depicting a girl seated beside a lamb holding the hand of a young boy, a/f, height 15 cm
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Faberge rhodonite jewelled and gilt elephant fob, with rhodonite carved elephant set with diamond eyes and jewelled blanket in the Mughal taste, suspended from a fob chain of four textured links centered by colored stones, in fitted case, 56 standard, height with chain 8 cm. Provenance: Purportedly originally with the Mountbatten family Bonham`s London, November 26, 2014, lot 79
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Delightful Chinese enamel and turquoise ring and earrings suite, set with turquoise, surrounded by enamel work in the tones of blue and gilt (3)
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Gentleman's Rolex wristwatch, with circular dial, with blue face, stroke numerals and subsidiary date dial, with stainless steel band, with certificate and book
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Ladies 18ct white gold and diamond engagement ring 1.56ct (3 x princess cut diamonds (.51ct) and 10 x marquis (1.05ct) - F/Si, together with an 18ct white gold wedding ring with curved row of 11 diamonds, with valuation and original box. Purchased: Hofstays house of diamonds, Brisbane
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Ladies 18ct white gold and sapphire dress ring, featuring a European cut diamond, 0.65ct, and two old cut sapphires, 0.80ct, semi bezel set in a 1.60-2.50 mm wide half round shank
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19th century Royal Worcester dragon handled ewer, of baluster form, decorated with raised gilt floral motifs on a fret work textured surface, decorated with dragon handle in blush tones
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Pair of Japanese Imari bottle vases, with slender necks, above globular bodies, decorated with flowers and foliage in typical palette, height 18 cm (2)
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Wonderful late Australian Colonial refectory table in cedar, the rectangular top, made of two planks, with stepped edge, raised on four turned legs, 76 cm x 270 cm x 106 cm
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Assorted historical Australian Colonial documents, including an indenture for between William Shaw lawyer of Windsor and John Austin, a hand drawn map for Daniel Cooper for section 54 city of Sydney showing Sussex St and Erskine St and original land grants dated 8th October 1874, two indenture between Sir Daniel Cooper, James Richard hill and William Eggleton 1887, a Evidence of the title of John Alexander to 100 acres of land in the District of Sydney known as Redfern Estate (showing the marriage of…
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Quantity of assorted Australian Colonial Invoices, including Henry Parkes & Co Merchants,1864, Wm Westbrook Smith, Farrier and General cattle Doctor, 1859, Stanford & Co importers of Singers sewing Machines, 1886, the Empire Daily newspaper, 1854, Robertson coach Builder, 1859, Huon River Coal Company Shares, the Albury Brewing and Malting Company Shares, 1890, Angus Railway Shares, 1911, and Australian Gas Light Company, 1887
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19th century the Bank of New South Wales Sydney, Cheque book, two cheques, used both dated 1897, Thomas Buckland & H.M Faithfull to front
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Australian Insurance Renewal receipt, c.1905, from Phoenix Assurance Company Ltd, NSW branch to Sir Daniel Cooper, with one one pound duty stamp and one five shilling duty stamp
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Australian Insurance receipt, c.1908, for Phoenix Assurance Company, Australian branch to Sir Daniel Cooper, with one one pound duty stamp and one five shilling duty stamp, together with Lease document c.1871, with a two shilling six pence duty stamp (2)
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Australian Insurance Policy, c.1897, for the United Insurance Company Ltd, with three 10 Shilling duty stamps, one 5 Shilling postage stamp and one 1 shilling postage stamp
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French 19th century copper wood fired heater, of cylindrical form, bearing label 'Le Precurser-Chauffe Basin', with brass tap, resting on a cast iron base, height 94 cm
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French 19th century copper gas heater, of rectangular form, bearing label 'Le Bayard', set with opening grill with gas valves, with brass fittings, height 71 cm
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