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The Collection of the Late Bruce & Odette McLeod - Part 1 — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:656
Sale Title:The Collection of the Late Bruce & Odette McLeod - Part 1Lots with images:656
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:587
Date:3-Oct-2021
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Impressive bronze Kantharos cup, in a patinated finish, modelled after the original silver examples unearthed during excavations in Pompeii during the 19th century, the large tapering body decorated in high relief with centaurs and cherubs, between two slender vertical handles surmounting the rim, mounted upon a high domed circular foot with foliate motif, a/f (break to handle), height 30 x width 35 cm
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Pair of George II sterling silver trays, hallmarked, London, 1759, G.W (George Wickes - very important English goldsmith), of shaped oval form with oval wells to centre, decorated with gadrooned edges, total weight 1418gm, 33.5 x 24 cm (2)
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Stunning 19th century French mantle clock, of petit proportions, set with a bronzed circular face with Roman numerals, with a figure of Napoleon, map, cannon, cannon balls and flags to either side, the whole on a rectangular base with central image of Napoleon and soldiers in Egypt flanked by eagles to each side, with key, 22 x 15 x 7 cm
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Royal Worcester twin handled porcelain vase, of ovoid form, set with twin gilt bird mask handles, the body hand painted with highland cattle, signed H. Stinton, set above a sloping circular foot decorated with gilt wreaths above a square pedestal, marked #2121 to base with puce factory mark, height 16.5 cm
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Large French Daum Nancy cameo glass vase, c.1900, of handsome proportions and tapering form, beautifully decorated with a border of poppies, in tones of pink and orange on a mottled yellow, orange and pink ground, incised Daum Nancy France to circular foot, height 36.6 cm
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Grand 19th century carved marble bust, depicting a young woman with head slightly turned to the left, with relaxed mouth and serene expression, her hair set with roses and other assorted flowers, set above the shoulders in modest drapery, raised above a turned circular pedestal base, unmarked verso, total height 70 x width 40 cm (including pedestal: height 15 cm)
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Charles II black and gold Japanned cabinet on later stand, c.1680, set with two doors with hinged mounts, decorated with raised figures in a landscape, opening to a series of decorated drawers, raised on later stand, later screws added to brackets, 145 x 92 x 50 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain jar, of bulbous form, in a mottled blue glaze, double rings to base, with wooden cover, height 23 cm, together with a carved wooden stand (2)
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Pair of early George IV sterling silver chamber sticks and snuffers, hallmarked Birmingham, 1822/23, M.B (Mathew Bolton), of circular form, with gadrooned edges and conical snuffers, with loop handles, total weight 577gm, length 16 cm (2)
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Good 19th century bronze figure, after the dancing faun by Massimiliano Soldani (Italian, 1656-1740), in a patinated finish, depicted dancing with cymbals by a tree, height 32 cm
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Stunning pair of 19th century French figural wall brackets, beautifully made in the form of a man and woman with classical dolphin tails, with fishing nets and scroll surrounding accented in gilt, one with three stars impressed verso, slight a/f, height 25 cm (2)
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Lovely French Empire mantle clock, c.1,800, with circular dial with Roman numerals surrounded by flower heads and palmettes, set within an arched case above a central panel depicting classical scene of figures, on a base with flower head and leaf border, raised on four feet, with key and pendulum, height 31 cm
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Le verre Francais 'Dahlia' cameo glass vase, c.1920. Of trumpet form, decorated with stylised dahlia flowers against a mottled pink ground, incised Le verre Francais to foot, height 31 cm
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Lovely pair of French silvered bronze candlesticks each beautifully cast in the form of a standing draped cherub holding aloft a basket candle votive bursting with fruits, leaves and grapes, raised on a stepped and gadrooned circular pedestal base, above four acanthus leaf feet, height 25 cm (2)
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Stunning 19th century French mantle clock, Richmond Montmartre Paris, set with a white enamel dial with cobalt Roman numerals, within a gilt surround, the shaped arched case finely inlaid with images of flowers, birds, fruit and scrolls, with an open swing pendulum, a/f, height 45 cm
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Georgian carved tea table, with a circular top with carved border of stylised foliage, on an unusual tapering spiraled support, above four splayed legs with carved decoration, on pad feet, 66 x 50 cm
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Lovely Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze and champleve Kwan Yin, depicted seated with robes falling from head, with hair tied back and serene expression on face, with one hand holding a scroll, the other resting on raised leg, raised seal mark to base, height 48 cm. Provenance: The Zorich collection, Adelaide
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19th century English peat bucket, made by R.A Lister & Co of Dursley, England, in mahogany and brass, of oval form with an elliptical rim and handle, with removable brass liner, marked 'J.J 68767' to base, height of body 37.5 cm, height to top of handle 50 x width 35.5 cm
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19th century Italian marble bust, after the Roman original, portraying a young Augustus Caesar, with relaxed expression and firm fixed gaze, raised on a turned marble base, signed F.Laboureur, Rome 1846, height 54 x width 28.5 cm
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19th century French Sienna marble and bronze clock garniture, in the Empire style, signed Guyerdet to rear movement, the gilt engine turned dial with Roman numerals within a floral repousse bezel, in a Sienna marble rectangular stepped case surmounted with a bronze figure group depicting a dog and child, with ormolu accents and banding, the garnitures in the form of bronze classical Greek style Kylix vessels on a stepped Sienna marble pedestal base, clock height 39 cm, garniture height 30.5 cm, with key…
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19th century Dudson Jasperware urn and cover, in black and white, marked Dudson Brothers, Hanley England, height 23 cm
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Set of four Queen Anne sterling silver Hanoverian spoons, hallmarked London, Thomas Spackman, c.1710, with tapering handle and oval bowls, total weight 252gm, length 20 cm (4) purchased: David Morris, United Kingdom, 1983
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Pair of Edwardian sterling silver chocolate pots, hallmarked London, 1911, H.Brs (Hardy Brothers), the bodies of pear form with a hinged domed cover and finial, raised on a sloping and stepped circular foot, with gadrooned accents to cover and foot, with wooden handles set to the shoulders, total weight 660gm, height 24 cm (2)
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Pair of large 19th century apothecary bottles, of handsome proportions in purple glass, with labels Syr:Scillae and Syr:Rhoedos, each set with metal cover, each with Chrisite's label, height 38.5 cm and 40 cm (2)
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Beautiful 19th century bronze standish, in rococo taste, set with central covered box, flanked by a pair of inkwells and pen wells, surrounded by acanthus and scroll decoration, with handles to each side, restored, length 44 cm
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Bristol blue glass decanter set, c.1,800, on a papier mache and brass stand, three bottle set comprising brandy, Rum and Holland, the bottles with hand painted gilt decoration to body and stoppers, stand height 27 cm, bottle height 20 cm
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Regency card table, with hinged cross banded rectangular top, above reeded turned support and gadrooned base, on four splayed legs with brass feet, 72 x 91 x 45 cm
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Pair Chinese Qing Dynasty Yan Yan vases, in blue and white, decorated with roundels depicting landscapes and vases on a blossom ground, double ring marks to base, height 35.5 cm (2)
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Good 20th century bronze figure group, c.1920, depicting a man riding upright with bare chest on the back of a horse, signed R.D Fabaiu?, the whole raised on a marble base, 50 x 40 cm
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Impressive Chinese orange Peking glass vase, of gu form, in rich orange tones, base unmarked, height 34.5 cm
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Good 19th century gilt cast Kantharos cup, modelled after the original silver examples unearthed during excavations in Pompeii during the 19th century, of deep tapering form, decorated in relief with fauns, putto and cupids, on circular foot, height 13 cm
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Pair of Royal Doulton porcelain vases, of ovoid form, hand painted by F.E McDonald with multiple shaped reserves depicting flowers on a gilt accented ground, with further decoration to inner lip and a gilt foot, green factory mark and artists signature to bases, height 14.5 cm (2)
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Royal Doulton flambe Sung vase, signed Noke to base, no.1938, decorated with two ravens above a landscape, height 13 cm
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Set of four George III sterling silver bottle coasters, hallmarked, London, 1811, G.B, with a spreading lip decorated with arch and arrow motifs, above a cylindrical body, with wooden base and silver centre, diameter 17 cm (4)
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George II sterling silver coffee pot, hallmarked, London, 1745, makers mark rubbed (probably Edward Feline), of tapering pear form with acorn finial and domed cover, the body decorated with flowers and scroll work, with wooden handle, raised on a stepped circular foot, height 25 cm
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19th century French striking carriage clock, by Gay Lamille with Surety roller patent and Hardy Bros retail mark, with circular gilt dial set with black Roman numerals, set within a facetted case with an enamel panel to either side depicting Henry VIII and wife, on a stepped rectangular base, with carry handle, total height 19.8 cm
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Pair of 19th century flintlock pistols, probably ottoman, the handle with decorative brass butt, the wooden body carved with floral scrolls, the stock impressed with two proof marks, with two leather powder/shot flasks, length 50 cm (2)
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Burmese silver bowl, of shallow wide form, the sides decorated in high relief repousse work with mythical masks and foliate scrolls, with further incised flowers to the base, a/f to rim, total weight 525gm, height 6.5 x diameter 27.5 cm
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Good late 19th century French jardiniere table, of kidney shape, set with a central painted panel featuring birds beside a river, surrounded by inlay the cover lifting to reveal jardiniere, the whole raised on cabriole legs with ormolu mounts, 84 x 53 x 36 cm
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Lovely Art Deco ivory nude figure, c.1925, depicted with arms outstretched above head looking to the skies, on an ivory base and later bronze stand, height 19 cm and 22 cm (including stand)
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Ferdinand Preiss (German, 1882-1943), bronze and ivory figure of a lady, c.1920's, depicted walking mid stride with arms raised, set above a free flowing gown connected to a rectangular base signed F.Preiss, the whole set above a rectangular marble base, a/f (minor age cracks to ivory), total height 29 cm
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Bronze and ivory figure by Theodore Ullmann, (Austrian, early 20th century), in the form of a jewelled dancer, with coloured stones on a gilt metal setting to the neck, torso and left arm, set above a patinated bronze skirt and base marked Ullmann, made in Austria, the whole raised on a rectangular white banded onyx base, a/f, height 26.5 cm
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Victorian Gothic revival scent bottle holder, in the form of repeating pierced Gothic arch windows, set above a gilt waisted pedestal above a square base, with slender blue glass bottle with gilt decoration and heart shape stopper, total height 31.5 cm
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Victorian Gothic revival scent bottle holder, in the form of repeating pierced Gothic arch windows, set above a circular pedestal base, with clear glass bottle and stopper, total height 33.5 cm
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Chinese orange Peking glass vase, of pear form, the body decorated in relief with birds and flowering branches, with lappet borders to neck and base, incised mark to base, height 26 cm
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Victorian sterling silver snuff box and cover hallmarked, Birmingham, 1848, N.M (Nathaniel Mills famous maker of boxes), of handsome shaped rectangular form, with central reserve surrounded by engine turned ground and raised piecrust borders, opening to gilt interior, total weight 103gm, 8 x 5 cm
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German ivory portrait miniature, of rectangular form, depicting a finely dressed woman with jewels holding a platter of fruit in an interior scene with window view of mountains, signed H.D lower right, mounted in a rectangular bone and ebony inlaid frame, with Latin and German paper backing and seal mark reading 'Munchen', 12.5 x 10.5 cm (frame)
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Victorian sterling silver vesta, hallmarked Birmingham, 1872, H.J (Howard James), in the form of a horseshoe, with hinged cover opening to reveal hinged match striker above storage compartment, with engraving to front and spur to the side, total weight 41gm, height 5.5 cm
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Victorian ruby glass scent bottle, the body of faceted horn shape with silvered metal hinged lid and ring chain, length 9.5 cm
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Grand classical style bronze figure, depicting Narcissus standing in contrapposto with pointed index finger on right hand, the left hand resting on hip and draping an animal skin, modelled after the original discovered in Pompeii in 1862, raised on a circular pedestal base, height 62 cm
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Impressive bronze figure, modelled after the original in the Vatican collection, depicting most likely the young Adonis, beloved of Aphrodite, standing in contrapposto with right hand clutching a baton, the left hand open showing palms, the whole raised on a circular weighted pedestal base, a/f (past repairs to ankle), height 65 cm
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19th century French Empire mantle clock, with circular silvered dial, set with Roman numerals, in a rectangular case, accented with gilt mounts and raised on four gilt feet, height 32 cm
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Pair of 19th century classical style pedestal urns in painted brass and ormolu, the twin handled urns raised upon a stepped rectangular pedestal base decorated with gilt ormolu wreath and acanthus borders, height 34 cm (2)
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Pair of 19th century Sienna marble obelisks, of tapering form, height 45 cm, a/f (2)
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Chinese porcelain vase, of baluster form, with a slightly flared rim above neck and shoulders decorated with stylised lotus and foliate scrolls in blue and white, the body decorated with birds amongst flowering branches, in tones of pink, green, orange and brown on a white ground, with inscription verso, seal mark to base, height 43 cm
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Chinese porcelain jardiniere, of baluster form, the body decorated with four roundels displaying rampant dragons in tones of green, pink, blue and yellow, surrounded by a ground of flower heads in blue and white, the whole raised on a circular foot, seal mark to base, height 10 cm, diameter 12 cm
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Chinese early Qing Dynasty bronze Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed with falling robes, with pierced elaborate headdress above a serene expression with eyes downcast, one hand raised in pose, the other with libation cup, with earrings and necklace, with age wear, height 34 cm
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Wedgwood black basalt jardiniere, of cylindrical form, decorated with a continuous border of grape vine swags lion masks and classical figures, raised on a circular foot, height 15.5 cm, diameter 17.5 cm
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19th century Wedgwood Jasperware jardiniere, of cylindrical form, decorated with cupids, swags and lion heads in white on dark blue, on circular foot, impressed Wedgwood & Co Ltd, height 13 cm
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Parian ware bust of Clytie, modelled with head downcast, on a socle base, height 29 cm
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19th century Minton parian tankard, of handsome proportions, of cylindrical form, beautifully decorated with a raised continuous border of fauns, putto and donkey in a wooded grape vine landscape, the handle in the form of entwined vine, height 12 cm
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Parian ware figure group after Johann Heinrich von Dannecker, depicting Ariadne on the back of a panther, on a rectangular base, impressed makers marks to base, length 26 cm
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Pair of 19th century bronze candlesticks, in the French Empire style, the stem suspended above three lion paw feet on a concave triform base, with ruby glass cup inserts, total height 38 cm (2)
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Victorian glass vase, of baluster form with an elongated tapering neck, the body decorated with enamel flowers and butterflies, with gilded line decoration and white stipple enameling, raised on square tapered pedestal foot, height 30 cm
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French Daum Nancy cameo glass vase, c.1910 of baluster form, decorated with a continuous river landscape with trees, in tones of brown, black and orange, on a circular foot, acid etched signature, a/f, height 24 cm
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Regency bronze chamber candlestick, c.1820 of heavy circular form with a finely modelled serpent encircling the rim and coiling to form a loop handle opposite the head, with removable sconce set above a bulbous capital with foliate motifs, raised above a turned circular base, height 5 x length 15.5 cm
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Good pair of bronze Regency pastille burners, c.1820, with pierced covers above lobed bodies supported on the back of three classical dolphins, on bun shaped support on a square base with spherical feet, height 19 cm
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Early 19th century French Empire twin handled bronze vase, of classical form, with spreading lip with leaf and berry border above a fine floral border to the shoulders, above a tapering body with lattice and flower head body, on a circular foot on square stand, the whole flanked by dragon neck handles, height 19 cm
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Pair of 19th century bronze candelabra, in rococo taste, set with two branches in the form of acanthus, on a scrolling circular foot, Christie's label attached, length 25 cm (2)
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Good George III sterling silver samovar, hallmarked London, 1783, R.H (Robert Hennell), with an urn shaped finial above a circular cover, above a classical twin handled urn shaped body with whale bone tap, on square support on four ball feet, the whole decorated with garlands, urns and scrolls in Adams taste, a/f, total weight 1003gm, height 33 cm
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George III sterling silver tray, hallmarked London, 1789, I.S ( John Schofield), of shaped oval form, decorated with a gadrooned border and oval well, total weight 824gm, 33 x 25 cm
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Very early pair of George II sterling silver trencher salts, hallmarked London, 1729, E.W (Edward wood), set with deep oval wells above facetted sloping sides, total weight 98gm, length 7.5 cm (2)
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Early George IV sterling silver teapot, hallmarked London, 1820, I.C.W.R (Joseph Craddock & William Reid), of handsome squat baluster form, with floral finial and scroll handle with acanthus thumb rest, the body decorated with a border of flower heads and acanthus spout, on four shell scrolled feet, total weight 883gm, length 28 cm
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Victorian sterling silver teapot, hallmarked London, 1862, G.F (George fox - part of the well known fox family silversmiths), with finial above a facetted domed cover, above a wonderful facetted baluster body, set with an ivory handle, total weight 584gm, height 17 cm
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George III sterling silver pedestal salts, hallmarked London, 1800, E.C, of classic boat form, with a ribbed edge, on a rectangular pedestal, total weight 346gm, 7.5 x 11 cm
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Late Regency mahogany breakfast table, of rectangular form, on turned baluster support, on four splayed reeded legs, 73 x 152 x 105 cm
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Late 19th century Biedermeier occasional table, with a circular sectioned inlaid top, above a facetted tapering support, on quartrefoil base on splayed legs, a/f, 72 x 51 cm
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French late 19th century cast gilt console table, set with a demi lune white marble top, surrounded by caryatid above cabriole legs united by a stretcher, 84 x 102 x 40 cm
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Lovely Japanese Edo period bronze and champleve dove censer and cover, depicted standing on log with head turned looking backwards, the wings lifting to reveal censer, the whole perched upon a rock and accented in blue, red, yellow and white enamel, height 27 x length 22 cm. Provenance: The Zorich collection, Adelaide
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Pair of Chinese cloisonne jardinieres, of rounded form with a flattened scalloped rim, decorated with reserves of vases, fruit and flowers, on a stylised lotus and foliate scroll ground, in tones of blue, yellow, red and white, height 11 cm and diameter 21 cm (2)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty sang de boeuf vase, of meiping form, in red tones with a white lip, unmarked base, height 31.5 cm, together with a wooden stand (2)
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Chinese green crackle glaze vase, of baluster form, with a slightly flared rim, with cream crackle glaze interior and base, height 31 cm
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Royal Worcester porcelain posy vase, of petit baluster form, hand decorated with fruit and berries, signed Roberts, with gilt accents to the rim and foot, height 12 cm
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Royal Worcester pot pourri jar and cover, the body of baluster form, set with a pierced cover and spire finial, decorated with fruit and berries, signed Roberts, #H277, raised on a floriform four petal base, height 13.5 cm
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Pair of 19th century Derby twin handled vases, c.1815, of pear form, beautifully painted with images of roses surrounded by git on a cobalt ground, flanked by dragon handles, a/f, height 24 cm (2)
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Beautiful 19th century French clock garniture, c.1870, with a painted circular dial with Roman numerals and accented by floral garlands, set within an ormolu and porcelain architectural case surmounted with a twin handled urn, flanked by columns decorated with interior scene, the garniture of urn form, painted with reserves of figures in landscape, the whole accented with jeweled enamel, height 46 cm
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French gilt brass oval carriage clock, with bell striker, the shaped handle surmounting an oval shaped case with bevelled glass windows, the circular white enamel dial set with Roman numerals within a gilt mount, with incised acanthus leaf and drapery decoration to the case, a/f to rear viewing window, height of case 14 x width 12 cm
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Late 19th century French brass carriage clock, with white enamel dial and Roman numerals behind bevelled glass panels, set within an oval shaped case, with escapement window, a/f, winding and running with key, retailed by Hardy Brothers, height 15 cm
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Three Georgian papier mache painted face screens, the screens of shaped form with turned timber handles, two screens hand decorated with scenes from The Old Curiosity Shop, the other of a river landscape scene with ship (a/f), height 41 cm, 41 cm and 44 cm (3)
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Lovely pair of French 19th century Empire style candlesticks, in heavy gauge ormolu and patinated bronze, the columns with cast acanthus motifs above a tri footed lion paw foot, the whole raised on a concave triform base, height 32 cm (2)
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19th century English silver plate tantalus, marked John Yates & Sons Birmingham, with central fixed handle, with three open bottle wells containing three Bristol blue glass bottles, on a trefoil stand with acanthus accents, height 44.5 cm
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Late 19th century Gothic revival church interior Notice stand, the upper section in the form of a Gothic arch flanked by spires, surrounded by Gothic tracery and figures, resting on the back of an eagle on Gothic support on splayed legs on pedestal base, height 57 cm
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Blue opaline glass oil lamp, with blue glass font above a brass support and spreading blue glass base, thumb wheel marked Kosmos Brenner, with clear slender chimney, total height 63 cm
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French 19th century gilt cast bronze figural pocket watch holder, of scrolled rococo styling, with two figures flanking a central c-scroll stem, with rooster finial, raised on a tripod base, together with a George III sterling silver cased verge fusee pocket watch, movement signed Ralph hills, Sunderland No.155, the case hallmarked London, 1791, Tc (Thomas carpenter), height of stand 35 cm
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French blue opaline glass jewellery casket, with molded lattice decoration, with hinged cover accented with gilt mounts, a/f, height 10 cm and length 13 cm
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Late 19th century pietra dura desk set, of oval form, decorated with flowers and foliage, raised on four bun feet, with matched crystal inkwell, a/f (minor chips), 28 x 35 cm
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Late 19th century knee hole desk, with slight bow front, above a central drawer flanked by box drawers, all with inlaid borders, on slender tapering legs, 66 x 99 x 60 cm
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Exceptional Art Nouveau Liberty style wingback chair, with rectangular back, beautifully inlaid with stylised honeysuckle and scrolls, above an upholstered seat and sides, above tapered legs, height 129 x width 61 x depth 56 cm note: in the high Art Nouveau style this chair is typical of pieces sold at Liberty of London in the last decade of the 19th century.
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Pair of George III Gainsborough armchairs, with camel back crest rail above over covered rectangular seat, above a pair of padded arms with down swept ends, on four chamfered legs united by h-stretcher (2)
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Regency rosewood sofa table, the rounded rectangular top set above lute form supports, raised on four turned bun feet united by turned stretcher support, 72 x 121 x 64 cm
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