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The Connoisseur's Auction - Night Two — Small & Whitfield Auctions and Valuations

Auction House:Small & Whitfield Auctions and ValuationsNumber of lots recorded:198
Sale Title:The Connoisseur's Auction - Night TwoLots with images:198
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:122
Date:30-Nov-2021
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Chinese ebonised console, antique console with hand painted scroll work to six drawers
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Bronze Chinese temple dragon, cast bronze figure of bearded dragon
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Cloisonne vases, a large and impressive pair of black ground mantle vases with chrysanthemums on carved wooden bases
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Siamese carved figure of a ceremonial warrior, tall floor statue
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Indonesian carved figure of a gentleman, solid carved wooden floor statue of a gentleman in semi seated pose
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Pair of English oak side tables, octagonal shaped with inlaid top, carved rim and Barley twist legs
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William IV extension dining table, polished mahogany with turned legs on brass casters, two extension leaves
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William IV style dining chairs, suite of eight polished mahogany with spade backs, turned front legs and drop-in seats including two carvers
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Sheraton style butler's tray, inlaid oval tray with glazed base and brass handles
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Sheraton style occasional table, with two tiers, in satinwood and inlays supported by square tapering legs
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19th century mahogany hallstand, mirrored back with carved fretwork decoration
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Dresden candelabra, large and impressive six branch porcelain figural candelabra depicting a boy picking apples from the tree. Decorated with applied apple blossom flowers, height 50 cm (a/f)
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An oil lantern, brass column base, clear glass font
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Edwardian mahogany display cabinet, with inlaid decoration and original glazed doors, with felt lined inner shelving
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English porcelain dessert set, brown fields, beautifully hand painted with chicks, insects and flora registration lozenge dating 1890 comprising three footed tazzas and six plates
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Mahogany chest of drawers, 19th century Scandinavian chest, brass hardware fitted with four full width drawers
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Copper and brass samovar, large bulbous twin handled samovar with central top on lion paw feet
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French oak Breton buffet, heavily carved peasant scene to panel doors below and two glazed doors on top, Barley twist columns in oak
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Silverplated cloche, English made large dome
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Chinese side chairs, carved rosewood decorated with grapes and vine leaves
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Bow fronted crystal cabinet, two door glazed cabinet with internal adjustable shelving
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Victorian epergne double serving bowl, vaseline green glass and pressed glass rim
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Persian Kashan rug, hand knotted wool Kashan 407 x 310 cm
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Display cabinet, of fine quality with two glazed doors in the Sheraton manner, mahogany with satinwood inlays
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Royal Crown Derby teapot, Imari pattern large tea pot, height 20 cm
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Royal Crown Derby petite milk jug, Imari pattern milk jug
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Abbeydale pair of candlesticks, chrysanthemum Imari pattern
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Abbeydale pair of large cabinet plates, chrysanthemum Imari pattern, diameter 30 cm
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Royal Crown Derby rectangular dishes, Imari pattern pair of dishes, length 10 cm
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Royal Crown Derby master serving bowl, Imari pattern salad bowl, diameter 24 cm
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Royal Crown Derby collection of flatware, Imari pattern forks and single knife
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Royal Crown Derby fluted cabinet plate, Imari pattern pretty cabinet plate
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Royal Crown Derby demi-tasse cup and saucer, Imari pattern cup and saucer
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Royal Crown Derby pair of vases, Imari pattern pair of vases, height 6.5 cm
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Royal Crown Derby oblong dishes, Imari pattern pair of dishes, length 14 cm
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Royal Crown Derby round cabinet plate, Imari pattern pretty cabinet plate
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Royal Crown Derby pin dishes, Imari pattern pair of dishes, diameter 12 cm
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Abbeydale set of four demi-tasse cups and saucers, chrysanthemum Imari pattern set
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Abbeydale pair of graduated dishes, chrysanthemum Imari pair of dishes
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Abbeydale pair of trios, chrysanthemum Imari pattern
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Abbeydale petite bud vase, 'Imperial' Imari pattern bud vase
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Abbeydale cabinet plate, Chrystanthemum Imari pattern large plate, diameter 28 cm
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Abbeydale large cup and saucer, chrysanthemum Imari pattern cup and saucer
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Victorian credenza, 19th century burr walnut with marble top, mirrored doors and carved foliate back
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Chinese dragon charger, strong blue, white and yellow ground coloration. Decorated with foliage and clawed dragons. Reign stamp underglaze to base
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Bronze figure of a Regency lion, seated bronze lion on black slate base
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Secretaire bookcase, late 19th century mahogany with fall front writing bureau
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George Gittoes, 'Heavy Industry' suite of ten etchings in original folio
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19th century cedar chest, fitted with five drawers and mushroom shaped knobs
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Chinese diorama, hand carved cork with fine detail pagoda and crane scene in lacquer box with glass
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Phil Belbin / Ross Gillett, 'The Royal Australian Navy - the first seventy five Years' folio 1986. Half leather in slip-case, number 53/350
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Mahogany davenport, with leather inset writing slope, hinged lid and drawers to one side
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Blackwood bookcase, late 19th century glazed doors to the top section fitted with two drawers and two cupboard doors below
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T.D.M. De Warre, 'Through the opera glasses : Chats with Australian stage Favourites' Sydney 1909
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A book of South Australia, women in the first hundred Years, Published for the women's Centenary Council of S.A.
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David Burn, 'An Excursion to port Athur in 1842' first edition, ownership inscription 'W.G. Hay Hobart Jan 1910'
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William Woolls, 'Lectures on the vegetable Kingdom with special reference to the flora of Australia' (Sydney and Parramatta: 1879) first edition.
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Dick and Henry Farman, 'The Aviator's Companion' 1910 first edition
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The Northern Territory as it is, by William J. Sowden (Adelaide 1882) first edition
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Our Wattles, by Tullie C. Wollaston with preface by Will J. Sowden, the first edition limited to 150 copies, signed and numbered by Wollaston and Sowden, in full leather ruled and lettered in gilt, with dentelle edges
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Ian Fleming, on her Majesty's secret service, first edition / first issue with brown binding 1963, no jacket
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Ian Fleming, gold finger 1959 first edition / first issue with small 'Dont' to right side of skull (as issued) with facsmilie jacket
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Ian Fleming, for Your eyes only 1960, first edition with original jacket with small losses
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Harry potter first edition, 'Harry potter and the Philosopher's Stone' (Bloomsbury 1997) Hb first Australian edition, first printing, numberline ending with digit 1. Young Dumbeldore picture on book cover and spine. Near fine condition with gentle creasing at spine tips. An affordable, rare first edition of the first Harry potter book.
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Early South Australian postcard album, an amazing personal collection of mostly South Australian and some interstate postcards, all unhinged, including late 1800's and coloured Indigenous postcards
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J.W. Lewis, 'Report on the lake Eyre Expedition' with folding map. S.A. Parliamentary paper no.114 1875
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Australian comic - Phantom, number 99, c.1948, good condition
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Australian comic - Superman, number 102, c1940's, good condition
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Australian letters, Arthur Boyd's Australian letters illustrations for Max Harris inscribed by Max with Janet McKenzie 'Arthur Boyd Art and Life' 2000 first edition
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Fine quality hallstand, English oak with carved panels, mirrored back and brass hooks
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Folk Art cupboard, 19th century Continental cupboard of two sections with hand painted floral decorations, dated 1872
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Taxidermy goat trophy, on wooden shield
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Aneroid barometer, wall mounted on oak with inlays with thermometer, in the Arts and craft manner
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A Georgian barometer, banjo shaped rosewood case with brass engraved dial, thermometer and barometer by Gibson
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Oak Welsh dresser, English oak with open top shelving, the base with three drawers with lower pot shelf
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English farmhouse country table, in elm with four square tapering legs, two fitted drawers with a four plank table-top, early 19th century
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Pair of Windsor chairs, 18th/19th century English oak and elm with saddled seat, shaped central back splat with spindles (with minor faults)
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Matched set of four Windsor chairs, 18/19th century English oak and elm with saddled seat, shaped back splat and spindles (with minor faults)
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Important pair of Candelieres, 17th century Italian/Venetian in carved timber and gesso with original finish and gilding, later electrified (purchased in Venice in the 1950's)
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Wedgwood fallow deer, Etruria England set of three graduated platters, impressed marking to reverse
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English blue and white china, lidded J and G Meakin tureen and Matlock brand platter
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Condiment set, blue and white onion pattern six bottle, beautiful floral decorated base with silverplated and cut crystal condiment bottles (one associated bottle)
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Bavaria onion pattern warming plate, large twin handled warming dish, embossed Bavaria marked to base
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Wedgwood onion pattern serving plate, huge Victorian blue and white with embossed marks to reverse
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Pair of antlers, a handsome set of 19th century red deer antlers with seven points apiece
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English country table, Georgian oak 'Tilt-top' circular table (crude repair to one foot)
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English oak coffer, 18th century panelled sections with pegged construction
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Taxidermy large Billy goat, height 1 metre
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Persian carpet, hand knotted wool pile in traditional design, 276 x 143 cm
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Iranian carpet, handwoven wool, red ground 277 x 197 cm
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19th century French spelter statue, Pro Patria patriotic figure of a boy holding flag and sword, signed Lemoyne
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Persian hall runner, hand knotted woollen pile, Burgundy ground, 290 x 78 cm
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Mahogany dumb waiter, elegant 19th century piece in polished mahogany, two tier with two door cupboard and turned columns topped by finials, on brass and ceramic castors
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Victorian mahogany sideboard, breakfront with three drawers and four doors in flame mahogany, carved back
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Victorian occasional table, burr walnut tilt top above a bird cage base
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Persian woollen hand knotted floor rug, 430 x 303 cm
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Edwardian satin glass vase, large blue satin glass tall and heavy vase, height 25 cm
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Pair of brass candlesticks, Georgian
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