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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:139
Sale Title:The Connoisseur's Auction: Night TwoLots with images:139
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:94
Date:20-Dec-2022
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Antique longcase clock, 19th century by 'Grundy of London', the polished and carved longcase with silvered and gilded dial with Westminister and Whittington chimes, hand carved by Mrs Dorothy Fisher in 1911
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Persian Arak carpet, hand woven wool, orange ground with tribal decorated border, 325 x 220 cm
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A 19th century cast iron hallstand, restored finish, bearing a date lozenge to the rear side possibly by Coalbrookdale (early restoration to reverse cracked cast iron)
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Large Majolica umbrella stand, decorated with dragons and foliage, green glaze ('A/F')
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Brass ended walking sticks, Inc. Horse head and griffin
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Three walking sticks, Collectors hiking hatchet ended, bird and ornate traditional shaped handled
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Brass ended walking sticks, Inc. Duck, ball and horse headed
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Four walking sticks, Inc. Wooden and brass with hand decorated Art design
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Walking stick collection, multiple walking sticks of varied designs inc. Brass ended, duck, ball in floral design stick stand
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French walnut double bed, 19th century Bed frame with carved details, rails have been extended, also comes with a slatted base
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Carl Stratman secretaire trunk, a rare Moritz Maedler German secretary wardrobe trunk owned and initiated Carl Stratman who was the original owner of the Stratman chocolate shop at the beehive corner c.1910 till 1915 that was acquired by Alfred Haigh and remains as Haighs chocolates. Original maroon canvas woodbound with brass runners internally has fitted secretaire, anchor style hangers and several drawers from the personal collection at Leigh St. Luggage., height 116, width 57 cm, depth 54 cm
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Sir KEIth SMIth travel trunk, a rare and important 1920's travel trunk owned by Aviator Sir Keith Smith who along with his brother and two service men won the 1919 London to Australia great race. C.1920's tin and oak bound travel trunk with fitted removable tray named Sir Keith Smith painted to lid and several original shipping labels from 1st saloon, from SS Mahenu to Wellington and RMS Tainui Sydney, providence was purchased c.1980's from a member of the Smith family
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Rosewood inlaid side table, octagonal side table on original castor legs, central inlays and lower gallery support, in the Sheraton style
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Walnut and laminated Celtic harp, by makers Kempster instruments, Adelaide no 275, a bespoke musical instrument (many strings missing, comes with fabric cover)
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Gentlemans and ladies chairs, pair 19th century with carved walnut frames, cameo back with checkered upholstery, deep button backs
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Provincial Persian rug, hand woven pure wool, red ground with classical design, 150 x 120 cm
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Continental glazed cabinet, of three glazed doors with wrought iron panelwork, carved pilasters terminating in lion paw feet
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Japanese woodblock, by Eisen of 'Geisha', 34 x 23 cm
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Japanese woodblock, by Hiroshige of 'Geisha', 35 x 24 cm
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Japanese woodblock, by Yeisen of 'Geisha', 35 x 22 cm
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Australian Colonial cedar wardrobe, of large proportions, two full length doors open to conceal hanging space with two full width drawers to the base, original condition
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Victorian walnut dressing table, of fine quality, burr walnut veneer with swivelling mirror, jewellery drawers, and large drawer to the apron
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Ruby trumpet vase, iridescent overlay vase of tall proportions., height 36 cm
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Pair of carved alabaster table lamps, with pleated cream shades
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Antique twin pedestal desk, of petite proportions in oak, polished finish, fitted with nine drawers, brass handles and a leather top
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1934 Murray river newspaper, Murray valley standard and Corowa free press news 1903
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Memories of Captain Bob SMIth', from his time with the Murray Shipping Co. And on the Queen Murray, the Tarella and others, 1914-1960's
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River Murray charts reference book, Renmark to Yarrawonga C.1975
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River Murray river boat chart, cloth chart including Blanchetown Pollards house, Pinky point etc. 265 x 42 cm
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Sheffield Plate candelabra, silver over copper of two sections, three candle sconces with engraved family crest., height 47 cm
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Iranian Tabriz rug, hand woven pure wool, red ground with geometric style medallion and floral decoration 380 x 295 cm
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Exquisite Oriental teak garden bench, of long proportions, the back with spindle and carved decorations, above a slatted seat with scrolled arms
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Arts and craft ladies desk, English oak with leather writing slope, below a glazed gallery shelf
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French wicker chair, carved frame with turned and reeded legs
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Victorian oval table, burr walnut with inlays, carved twin pedestal base with stretcher
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Antique pole screen, William IV rosewood with an adjustable fine hand embroidered silk panel under glass, inverted tulip towards the base
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Antique Australian bird specimens, large framed collection of Australian birds on branches in a glazed and encased diorama
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Terracotta stick stand, the tall cylindrical vase decorated with dragon motif in high relief
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Iran Ardebil Hallway rug, hand woven wool, multicoloured with geometric design, 490 x 77 cm
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