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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:204
Sale Title:Decorative ArtsLots with images:204
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:165
Date:24-May-2021
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A Regency mahogany inlaid card table, circa 1815, the flame mahogany top inlaid with a band of ebony, opening to a felted card table, raised upon beehive moulded support on four splayed legs on gilded bronze claw feet, 74 cm high, 44.5 cm deep, 91.5 cm wide, extended: 89.5 cm wide, 91.5 deep
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A good quality three piece sofa suite, 20th century, the suite upholstered in lovely floral upholstery, with rolled arms, on castors, the sofa, 85 cm high,160 cm wide, 78 cm deep. The armchairs 84 cm high, 86 cm wide, 78 cm deep
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A Murano glass six branch chandelier, circa 1950, the whole incorporating gold inclusions, with a tier of glass tendrils above 'S' form branches with vasiform shades, 100 cm high, 70 cm diameter
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A George III Sheffield Plate coffee pot, circa 1790, the melon formed finial lid and ebonised handle, above a fluted spout and lower body, raised upon a flared scalloped foot, 33 cm high. Provenance: purchased from Kozminsky Galleries, January 1980
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An Edwardian six piece sterling silver cruet set, Edward John Haseler & Noble Haseler, London, 1901-1910, in the neoclassical style, comprising a pair of pepperettes, two salt cellars and two lidded mustard pots with a single reeded angular handle, each with a pierced body and a blue glass liner, together with two silver plate mustard spoons and two sterling silver mustard spoons, the pepperettes 10 cm high, the mustard pots 10.5 cm wide and the salt cellars 8 cm wide
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A boxed sterling silver cruet set together with similar bowl, by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, London, circa 1913, the cruets with finial tops, pierced bodies and blue glass liners, the matching bowl EPNS, with 'H' impressed to base, cruets 10 cm high, basket 13 cm high
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A George III four piece tea service, by McHattie & Fenwick, Edinburgh, circa 1802, comprising a teapot, creamer, sugar bowl and stand, all decorated with bands of leaves and flowers, and fluted lower bodies. The teapot featuring a pineapple finial. Approximately 1128 gms total weight, teapot 16 cm high. Provenance: purchased from Rogowski Antiques, December 1971, Literature: silver Society of Australia Newsletter February 2020, pg 7., after exhibiting at the meeting.
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An English sterling silver shell ladle, by Lias Bros, London, circa 1832, the shell shaped bowl terminating in a bright cut handle. Approximately 204 gms. 35.5 cm long
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An early sterling silver bon bon dish, London, circa 1765, of shallow form, with an openwork body with scrolling floral motifs, on a raised foot. Hallmarked to verso, no maker's mark present. Approximately 154 gms. Approximately 12 cm high, 17 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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A pair of sterling silver salt cellars, by Thomas & John Settle, Sheffield, circa 1821, each of shallow circular form with a gilt wash interior, raised on three foliate cast feet. Approximately 280 gms. 5.5 cm high, 8.5 cm diameter
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A sterling silver tureen, by Garrard & Co, London, circa 1970, the edges decorated with shells and scrolls, engraved bands decorating the lid and lower body, raised upon scrolled feet, hallmarked to interior of lid and base, 2306gms sterling silver, 19.5 cm high, 33 cm wide, 19.5 cm deep
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A sterling silver fiddle, thread and shell flatware set for twelve, various makers and dates, 19th century and later, comprising tablespoons, teaspoons, main forks, entree forks, dessert spoons, main knives, entree knives. Approximately 4140 gms total, not including knives with stainless steel blades, the tablespoons 22.5 cm long
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A William IV sterling silver rose bowl, by Paul Storr, London, circa 1831, the lobed boat-shaped body with floral repousse panels, centred by an engraved coat of arms, flanked by loop handles and lion masks, raised on a serpentine oval foot. Approximately 1,042 gms total weight of silver, 13.5 cm high, 28.5 cm wide, 20.5 cm depth. Provenance: Leonard Joel, the Dame Mabel Brookes collection, elm tree house, south Yarra, November 10 1971. Other Notes: originally forming part of a set of four bowls, the set…
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A matched pair of sterling silver chalices, by Peter, Ann & William Bateman, London, 1799 & 1811, each of typical form, with varying stylized floral motifs to exterior. Approximately 348 gms total. 14.5 cm high, 8.5 cm diameter
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A Georgian sterling silver card tray, by William Peaston, London, circa 1755, the small circular tray with a shaped and shell crested border, enclosing scrolling floriate motifs, with a central coat of arms, likely decorated later. Raised on three hoof feet. Approximately 186 gms. 2 cm high, 15.5 cm diameter
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A Georgian sterling silver card tray, by Dorothy Mills, London, circa 1753, the small circular tray with a shaped and grape crested border, enclosing scrolling floriate motifs, with a central coat of arms, likely decorated later. Raised on three hoof feet. Approximately 304 gms. 2.5 cm high, 19 cm diameter
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A pair of Russian silver-gilt and cloisonne enamel goblets, by Maria Semenova, Moscow, circa 1908-1917, of typical form, decorated with brightly coloured stylized flowers, gilt interiors, hallmarked to foot rim and underside of bowl with maker's mark 'MC' together with second Kokoshik mark for Moscow. Each 9 cm high, 6 cm diameter
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A Russian silver, gold plated and enamelled letter opener, by Pavel Ovchinnikov, Moscow, circa 1890, the square form handle inset with blue guilloche enamel panel mounted with small rose cut diamonds and ruby cabochon, terminating in a nephrite jade cabochon finial. Struck to blade with maker's mark, assay mark for Anatoly Apollonovich Artsybashev, dated 1890, town mark for Moscow, 84 mark and Imperial warrant granted by Tsar Alexander III. 18.5 cm long, the blade 2 cm wide
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A Russian silver-gilt and champleve enamel Scoop/Spoon, Moscow, circa 1908-1926, decorated with stylized floral designs to handle and back of spoon. Struck with the second Kokoshnik mark for Moscow, 16.5 cm long
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A Minton Aesthetic Ware jardiniere, designed by Christopher Dresser, 19th century, of compressed form with twin handles, raised on three scroll feet. 19 cm high, 32 cm wide, 23 cm deep
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A French pate de verre shade and brass lamp, by Gabriel Argy Rousseau, the shade of ovoid form, covered with a repeated flower pattern, signed in the mould 'Argy Rousseau France', the associated brass base with embossed grape vine decoration, the shade 12.5 cm high, total height 38 cm
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A Murano glass ten branch chandelier, circa 1950, the glass stem above a tier of alternating flowers and leaves, and a lower tier of alternating 'S' form branches and leaves, 95 cm high, 100 cm diameter
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A George III mahogany cutlery box, late 18th century, the serpentine front with a hinged lid and shell marquetry, opening to a fitted interior for cutlery, the shield escutcheon monogrammed 'R.L'. 39.5 cm high, 23 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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Two Wedgwood Jasperware cups and saucers, 19th century, one tea cup and saucer featuring a tri-colour diceware design, applied with yellow quatrefoils and white foliate borders on a cyan ground, the other comprising a coffee can with a white neoclassical design on an olive green ground, coffee can and saucer 7.5 cm total height
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A set of English mother-of-pearl caviar knives for eight, retailed by Aspreys of London, early 20th century, housed in two boxes, each box containing four knives and one spoon. Each box 2.2 cm x 18.5 cm x 21.5 cm. Each knife
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A rare combination Kennel/Umbrella stand, 19th century, of kennel form, each side of the roof with five circular openings, opening to reveal a cavity beneath. 50 cm high, 40 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A Georgian secretaire chest, late 19th century, the fall front secretaire opening to pigeon holes and drawers, above three drawers, raised upon bracket feet, 108 cm high, 110 cm wide, 57 cm deep
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English oak and glass cased Precision scales, by Oertling, London, first half 20th century, the rectangular oak case with glazed sides and top, having lift side entry, interior scales
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English school circa 1800, a pair of framed watercolours, watercolour over light pencil underdrawing, on wove paper, (i) a wooded river landscape with herdsmen watering horses and cattle, (II) an extensive hilly landscape with figures and cattle, not signed or inscribed, (i) 42.8 cm x 57.4 cm (II) 40.5 cm x 57 cm
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A nice pair of antique leather wingback armchairs, circa 1900, of typical form, covered in a nicely worn chocolate brown leather, raised on cabriole legs, 115 cm high, 82 cm wide, 61 cm deep
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An English mahogany extension dining table, 19th century, rounded rectangular top, the apron with beaded panels, above six turned legs with brass caps and castors, with two leaves. 73.5 cm high, 262 cm long(extended),121.5 cm wide
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A set of six William IV mahogany dining chairs, circa 1835, the crest rails and horizontal splats with carved acanthus scrolls, upholstered seats, standing on turned fluted front legs, 83 cm high, 51 cm wide, 43 cm deep, seat height 41 cm
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A Georgian oak mule chest, circa 1750, in two sections, the plank top above two doors with fielded panels, raised upon a base with six drawers and bracket feet, 110 cm high, 144 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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Fourteen mounted English medieval carved panels, 14th century and later, in the Gothic manner, inset within a later oak frame, 207 cm x 59 cm
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A French gilded bronze lantern, late 19th century, the five branches in moulded gilded bronze housing, accented with foliate motifs, 138 cm high (including chain), 40 cm diameter
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A French hunting tapestry panel, by Aubusson, circa 1700, the rectangular panel depicting a hound' on the hunt, with a small animal under its paw, set against a wooden landscape with a city in the distance. 202 cm high, 82 cm wide
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An Anglo-Indian hall table, 19th century, the two drawers with string inlay above a scalloped apron, standing on square cut legs, 75 cm high, 108 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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Alfred Grevin (French, 1827-1892), circa 1892, Femme costume en lapin, cast bronze on verdi marble base, signed a. Grevin. 31 cm x 11 cm
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An English burr walnut leather inset kneehole desk, late 19th century, the tooled leather inset above three drawers, standing upon pedestals, each with three drawers applied with pendant pull handles, 71.5 cm high, 112 cm wide, 62 cm deep
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A William Moorcroft pomegranate pattern vase, circa 1930, of compressed form, the painted pomegranate with berries pattern against a navy and green ground, raised on a small foot, signed W Moorcroft in green to the base, 11.5 cm high, 16 cm diameter
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A fine quality Georgian mahogany D-End extension dining table, one d-end with a drop side united by a drop side central section and a further d-end, with yew wood crossbanding and Tunbridge Wells inlaid borders above square tapering legs with satinwood string inlay. 293.5 cm x 73.5 cm x 121.5 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, the Birnzweig collection, Monday 24th September 1990, lot 8, purchased for $20,000 plus commission
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A set of eight Georgian mahogany framed dining chairs, comprising six chairs and two carvers, each with a spade back above a cross back splat and a fitted leather seat, turned supports
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A Georgian mahogany and satinwood corner cabinet on stand, with a break arch pediment above an astragal glazed door, the stand with a carved apron and a shaped shelf, satinwood inlay to the whole, 88 x 224 x 57 cm
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An Art Nouveau lead glass and bronze lamp, by Handel, circa 1910, the shade with an orange glass ground and a band of flowers, the naturalistic lobed bronze base signed 'Handel' to the mould, 62 cm high, 47 cm diameter
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A William IV mahogany double pedestal sideboard, circa 1835, the top with gadrooned edges, standing upon pedestals with single doors, raised on claw feet, 91.5 cm high, 182 cm wide, 54 cm deep
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An English single door vitrine, 20th century, of slender proportions, with an arched top, stamped 'Made in England' to verso. 137 cm high, 38 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A pair of Continental porcelain lidded vases together with matching corbels, 19th century, all encrusted with floral and bird decoration and gilding, the vases painted with grand tour scenes, each vase 24.5 cm high, the corbels 25 high, 34 cm wide,17 cm deep
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A vintage retractable ladder, the olive green leather covered wooden folding ladder from the mid 20th century, with nail-head trim and brass accents. Closed height 2.6 meters, open height 2.34 meters. Other Notes: for similar examples see lot 95, The Pixie Skase Collection, sold for $27,280 (Ibp) and lot 164, Luxury 28th July 2020, sold for $17,500.00 (Ibp)
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A Venetian tinted glass mirror, mid 20th century, the shaped engraved and tinted glass frame, with a rectangular central mirrored glass plate. 88 cm x 69 cm
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A Murano glass eight branch chandelier, circa 1950, the whole in opalescent glass with rose accents, incorporating alternating leaves and 'S' form branches, 95 cm high, 85 cm diameter
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A Lalique Ondines nude vase, late 20th century, of tapered cylindrical form, with moulded sunken relief ondines pattern, inscribed 'Lalique R France' to base, 24 cm high, 19 cm diameter
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A Lalique love bird lamp and two figurines, late 20th century, the lamp base consisting of a pair of moulded glass love birds, their crowns overlaid in blue glass, the two matching figurines of similar form, all inscribed 'Lalique R France' to bases, lamp 21 cm high
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A pair of Louis XV style bergeres, late 19th century, of typical design, the carved frames painted in cream, upholstered in deep brown velvet, 95 cm high, 72 cm wide, 64 cm deep
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A French cast iron, brass and marble bakers table, 19th century, the rectangular marble top sitting upon a cast iron base with floral motif apron, and scrolled legs united with stretchers, raised on casters. Slide out drawer. 82 cm high, 131 cm wide, 80.5 cm deep
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Pietro Bernasconi (1826-1891, Italian), A Child's First Misfortune, white Carrara marble, modelled as a small boy standing rubbing his eyes with his fist in sorrow after his cup has fallen and broken into pieces on the ground, with a pot of flowers behind him, raised on a circular marble base. Inscribed Pietro Bernasconi, Milano, 1880. With a pink and grey marble column and matched cubed base, the sculpture 93 cm high, 30 cm wide. The pedestal 99 cm high, 30.5 cm wide, 30.5 cm deep. Exhibitions: An…
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A fine Italian scarlet tortoiseshell cabinet on Stand, 18th century, the cabinet comprising an arrangement of drawers centred by an architectural door flanked by columns enclosing an additional three drawers, raised upon a stand of conforming design, the four legs united with a scrolled cross stretcher accented with a finial, the whole in black lacquer, inset with tortoiseshell, mother of pearl and cut brass, and applied with gilded metal mounting, 150.5 cm high, 119.5 cm wide, 44 cm deep.
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A pair of Luxurious Hollywood Regency style Director's chairs, late 20th century, the ebonised frames with black leather backs and seats, the arms mounted with steal lion head terminals, supported on cross form bases, 95 cm high, 62 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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French school late 19th century, a study after Michaelangelo's 'Dying Slave', black chalk on Ingres d'Arches laid paper (with MBM watermark), signed and dated lower right 'B. Vigre[..?] 21 Fevrier [18]91, 59.5 cm x 48 cm
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A French marble top etagere, circa 1890, with crossbanding and satinwood stringing and a breche violet marble plate, 90 cm high, 87 cm wide, 37 cm deep. Provenance: Leonard Joel. The stock in trade of Capocchi, March 18, 2018, lot 221
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A Murano glass six branch chandelier, circa 1950, the glass stem above a tier of alternating flowers and leaves, and a lower tier alternating branches and leaves, 115 cm high, 70 cm diameter
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A pair of Royal Crown Derby porcelain vases, painted by George Darlington, circa 1917, gilded decoration overall, with cartouches of painted birds, signed 'Darlington', 27 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Rogowski Antiques, October 1971
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A pair of Royal Worcester vases, circa 1884, the bottle form vases, each decorated with stylized clematis motifs and floral designs in raised gilding, against a cobalt blue ground, flanked by acanthus leaf handles. 26 cm high
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A pair of Meissen porcelain urns and covers, late 19th century/Early 20th century, each set on a cobalt blue ground with central courting scene and floral decoration, flanked with branch handles with bacchanalian mask appliques, raised on a four-footed square platform base. Bearing blue under glazed crossed sword marks to underside of base. 32 cm high
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A pair of George Proctor & Co vases, late 19th century, heavily decorated, with lug form handles, raised on splayed bases, 22 cm high
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A Royal Worcester fruit and berries vase, by William Ricketts, circa 1913, of baluster form with double scroll handles, the flared gilded rim and lobed body decorated with painted fruit, berries and flowers, raised upon a flared gilded foot, signed Ricketts, 29.5 cm high
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A Royal Worcester footed vase with highland cattle, by John Stinton, circa 1920, of baluster form, gilding to the rim, neck and twin handles, depicting a highland cattle scene, sign J. Stinton, on a gilded flared foot, 36 cm high
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French school late 19th century, a party of young men and women fishing from a riverbank, black chalk and dark grey watercolour on light brown paper, signed illegibly and dated [18]92 along the centre left edge of the sheet, 60 cm x 46.5 cm
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A set of eight Australian Georgian style dining chairs, by C.F. Rojo & Sons, circa 1940, comprising six dining chairs and two carvers, with vase splats, upholstered seats, one with tapestry, standing on possibly blackwood legs with nicely carved shells and ball and claw feet to the front, the maker's label to underside of chair. Carvers 102 cm high, 61 cm wide, 49 cm deep
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A French oak cushion fronted mirror, by Alexandre Jeune, late 19th century, housed in a moulded giltwood frame, maker's label verso, 104 cm x 81 cm
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A Georgian mahogany bureau, early 19th century, the fall front opening to a fitted interior of drawers and pigeon holes, above four drawers, raised upon bracket feet, 105 cm high, 103 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A George IV sideboard, early 19th century, with a crossbanded and string inlaid shaped rectangular top, above central drawer, a deep drawer and a cupboard, raised on six turned and fluted legs. 92 cm high, 145 cm wide, 64.5 cm deep
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A Murano glass six branch chandelier, circa 1950, the glass stem above a tier of alternating flowers and leaves, above 'S' form branches terminating with moulded bobeches, 100 cm high, 80 cm diameter
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A large contemporary sofa, by Stuart Rattle, late 20th century, upholstered in grey linen, with down filled, piped cushions and throws, 80 cm high, 268 cm wide, 100 cm deep
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A large contemporary sofa, by Stuart Rattle, late 20th century, upholstered in grey linen, with down filled, piped cushions and throws, 80 cm high, 268 cm wide, 100 cm deep
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A jewellery suite consisting of a Persian glass bezel inset ring and a Roman-Egyptian pendant, both with ancient glass bezels set in modern 15 carat gold. The ring, Mamluk period, circa 14th century A.D. The pendant, circa: 1st to 2nd century A.D. Levant. The pendant 3 cm long. The ring size R-S
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A pair of Roman glass vessels, Levant, circa 2ND-4th century A.D. Varying in colour and shape, each with a flared mouth rim. 10 cm & 6.5 cm high respectively
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An Egyptian pink Aswan granite arm, New Kingdom, circa 1550-1069 B.C. Naturistically modelled and proportioned left arm of a male. Due to the size and material this was most likely from a Royal figure. 15 cm high, 23.5 cm wide, 7.2 cm deep. Provenance: Ex T. McAllister collection, United Kingdom 1970's Art market, acquired from him during the 1990's while he resided in Queensland.
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An Egyptian Limestone Canopic jar lid in the form of 'Imsety', late period, circa 600 to 300 B.C. Representing one of the four Sons of Horus and guardian of the liver. Some ancient loss evident, otherwise intact, traces of azure pigment. Presented on custom made stand. 10.5 cm high, 23.5 cm total height including stand
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A fine Egyptian painted wooden overseer figure, middle Kingdom, circa 2061-1782 B.C. The figure most likely from a model boat, depicted standing wearing a long tunic, the face with still vibrant pigment of the makeup lines around the eyes, the eyebrows and details of the wig. 22.5 cm high
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An Egyptian painted limestone figure of baby Horus, Ptolemaic period, circa 300-100 BC. Depicted standing with the side lock of youth (Horus side lock) his left finger raised to the mouth. 15 cm high. Provenance: Ex T. McAllister Collection, United Kingdom 1970's Art market. ACquired from him during the 1990's while he resided in Queensland.
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