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The Connoisseur's Auction: Night One — Small & Whitfield Auctions and Valuations

Auction House:Small & Whitfield Auctions and ValuationsNumber of lots recorded:289
Sale Title:The Connoisseur's Auction: Night OneLots with images:289
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:175
Date:27-Feb-2023
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Carved stone religious figurine, Decordel numbered bisque finish model of St. Joseph and the holy child
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Vintage brass mystery clock, white painted numerals, ticking
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Cranberry glass decanters, enamelled floral garland decoration with clear glass knopped stoppers
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Victorian crystal lustres, beautiful clear cut and enamelled glass with crown design to top and twin layered crystal drops 34 cm, some lustres 'A/F' and one replaced
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Pair of Bohemian lustres, 19th century ruby red with white overlay decorated with gilding and clear crystal prisms, some a/f
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Figural based kerosene lamp, cast metal bust of a maiden mounted on hexagonal base, satin overlay glass font with brass fittings
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Parian ware pair of busts, King George and Queen Mary pair of white parian ware busts., small chip to crown, height 15 cm
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Chelsea porcelain miniature figurines, pair of hand painted dogs, red anchor mark to base 7 cm
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Chelsea porcelain miniature figurines, pair of hand painted dogs with raised paw, red anchor mark to base 7 cm
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Moore Brothers twin cherub comport, large table centre piece decorated with roses and winged cherubs with gilt Grecian key base, some a/f
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19th century Moser cup and saucer, stunning quatrerfoil ruby crystal decorated with applied black enamel acorns and gilding, cup height 7.8 cm saucer diameter 13.9 cm
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Edwardian snake skin and silver ladies purse, embossed silver decorated with sectional interior, hallmarked Birmingham 1902
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8 Days W & H Adelaide pocket clock, wind up travel clock with oversize numerals to face and deep set case, external casing absent
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Antique world globe on stand, Smith's terrestrial London, diameter 14 cm and, height 25 cm
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German fruitwood travel perfume case, illusion beautiful fruitwood box with crystal perfume bottle
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The Common book of prayer 1868, ivory cover with brass central armorial
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Art Deco table lighter American Marathon black enamel combination cigarette case/lighter
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Fine silver filigree posy holder, woven silver handle with floral details, restored
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Edwardian travel double inkwell, engraved decorated brass inkwell with central brush
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Scottish soldier table top lighter, early 20th century cold painted tin hinged to back of the head, height 23.5 cm
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Victorian spill vases, matched pair of white and yellow splatter glass with gilt and enamelled floral decoration
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Bronze statue, after Milo 'Marathon Runner' mounted on marble base, height 28 cm
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Georgian magnifying glass, with carved horn covers
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Victorian pair of lorgnette, 9ct yellow gold plated
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Victorian English oak box, decorated with applied sterling silver shield and fleur-de-lys, hallmarked London 1899, length 17.8 cm, width 9.8 cm, height 8.4 cm
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19th century English silver-plated tantalus, three hobnail and matching decanters, James Dixon and Sons, silverplated stand with lock mechanism
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Meissen red onion pattern plates, three matched side plates with blue cross sword marks to bases
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Carved horn beakers, one with sterling silver rim and shield, hallmarked London 1925, some 'A/F'
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Minton tiles, pair of c1876 tiles, Elaine and Pelleas framed together in a wooden, copper bound trivet
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Elephant Goad, cast iron with wooden handle Ankus with solid construction and metal stud detail
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Tribal axe, 18th century Mughal north Indian
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Antique steam gauge, 'The James Leffel and Co 'Springfield, O' brass instrument by Schaffer and Budenberg New York
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Antique Pressure gauge, brass 'Bourdons improved Pressure Gauge' by C.F. Wright, Birmingham
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French Android barometer, lovely original French wall barometer
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Victorian campaign writing box, polished mahogany with inlaid brass boundings and fitted interior with secret drawer
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A scarce antique pewter tavern quart, with front spout and shaped body with two lines of banding c.1820-1835, owner's initials Tt over C, also marked for Maidstone Kent VR27, made in London
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Late Georgian Old English tavern pot, ale standard, Oeas capacity 1.2 pint by R. Grimes, London c.1810-1825, Middlesex Co. Mark
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Antique pewter wine measure, Imperial gill capacity type 1 bulbous measure 'Westminster' 1826 verilicalion, also stamped VR352 and Kent County mark c.1826-30
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Antique pewter wine measure, Imperial 1/2 gill capacity type 1 bulbous measure c.1826-30, marked with Westminster 1826 Postcullis - London made
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Returns relating to land in South Australia', Since the 5th day of May, 1835 ordered by the house of Commons to be printed, 10 April 1840. The rate British Parliamentary paper, including a list of all purchasers of land, amounts paid. Bound in modern half leather
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Cranberry glass vase, hand enamelled decoration of foliate design
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Victorian sterling silver cutlery, three pieces Queens pattern, teaspoon, butter knife, and dessert spoon, hallmarked London, 163g
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18th century silver coin tray, early hand worked tray with engraved scrolling boarder and central inset C1780 M.Theresia of Austria sterling silver twin eagle headed coin with a pair of silver coin trays with Hong Kong dollars 1976
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Early Victorian crystal dish, petal shape, brilliant cut dish, diameter 29.5 cm
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Early Victorian crystal dishes, boat shape hobnail cut with star cut to base, width 16.3 cm
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Bristol green Victorian wine glasses, collection of various stems including beautiful diamond cut stem
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Victorian brass Scientific slide microscope, French made by G.Oberhaeuser, Paris brass table top adjustable microscope in fully fitted mahogany box with spare lenses, slides etc.
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Antique collection of glass slides, Victorian and Edwardian collection of scientific glass slides of flora and fauna, approx. 75 slides in fitted mahogany box
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Antique collection of glass slides, Victorian and Edwardian collection of scientific glass slides of flora and fauna, approx. 75 slides in fitted mahogany box
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Antique collection of glass slides, Victorian and Edwardian collection of scientific glass slides of flora and fauna, approx. 75 slides in fitted mahogany box
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Antique collection of glass slides, Victorian and Edwardian collection of scientific glass slides of flora and fauna, approx. 75 slides in fitted mahogany box
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Venice Cita Excelentissima, book - Selection's from Renaissance of Marin Sanudo, 2008
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Victorian Deed box, carved cedar with brass mounts and handles and original key
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Early Victorian swirl cordial glasses, two swirled glass decoration with tapering bowls
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Early Victorian cordial glasses, two bell shaped bowls with one with double conical stem
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Silver plated mounted ostrich egg statue, quality designer statue supported on pedestal in the form of ostrich feet and ostrich bird figure on top of ostrich egg, marked Valenti made in Spain, height 41 cm
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Rosenthal pretty ballerina figure, glazed and matt finish, signed to the base by the artist
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Lalique crystal tumblers, set of nine 'Highland' pattern whiskey tumblers with heavy clear glass, stylish base, signed Lalique France
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Baccarat France crystal, modernist design French quality vase shaped with geometric stopped body on square base with acid etched factory mark
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Victorian milk glass lustre, fine quality with hand painted enamel floral decoration
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James Watson Distillers decanter, made by Shelley as Centenary souvenir 1815-1915. Blue and white chintz decorated with panel featuring Lord Kitchener to one side and Duke of Wellington to other
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Jo caddy Pottery head baby rattle, hand thrown lady head sculpture unsigned, decorated with fired glaze and sgraffito hair with knot detail to rear, 'A/F' loss at top lip
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Walnut ladies travelling case, fitted with vanity jars with silverplate lids, sewing kit, writing slope with secret compartments and blue velvet lining. C.1890. Provenance: Formally the property of lady Sir Edwin Smith, M.P SA Brewing founder and great cricket supporter, ephemera included
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Victorian glass lustre, tan coloured milk glass base with enamel and gilt decoration
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William Moorcroft vase, wisteria plum vase C1930, signed 'William Moorcroft', height 12.5 cm
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William Moorcroft Pansy vase, English pottery vase with tube lined pansy decoration over Royal Blue glaze, stamped and signed to base 'W Moorcroft' potter to her Majesty the Queen, height 10 cm
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Swarovski bouquet of roses, coloured crystal roses in cut crystal display marked to base
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Royal Worcester loving cup, large blush porcelain twin handle mug hand painted with floral sprays
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Georgian berry spoon, sterling silver and gilt
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Norwegian sterling silver tea spoons, set of six floral enamelled
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Art Nouveau silver mesh purse, Hhg Co. German silver large form mesh with sinuous design handle, chain and additional drop oral decoration with battons to front, one batton missing
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Cosy doll and pin cushion doll, pink silk dressed pin cushion form half doll and lounge seated full doll holding artic fox fur
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Art Nouveau nut bowl, Knickerbocker silverplated footed bowl adorned with squirrel upon acorn twig with nuts
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Loetz style art glass triple handled vase, unsigned, swirl art glass vase with triple raised handles
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Enamelled green glass decanter and glasses, Victorian, gilt and white enamelled decoration with celery twist handle and turned stopper together with two matching tumblers
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Cut crystal Vinegar Jug/Decanter, beautiful wheel cut thistle decoration and thistle flower shape stopper
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Georgian crystal jug, hobnail cut with three ring and star cut to base, height 22.2 cm
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Gustavsberg Argenta porcelain charger, Swedish green ground decorated with silver flowers in high relief, diameter 30 cm
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Gustavsberg Argenta porcelain vase, Swedish green ground decorated with silver flowers in high relief, height 12.8 cm
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Gustavsberg Agenta porcelain tray, Swedish green ground decorated with silver flower to centre in high relief, width 8.9 cm
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Late Victorian crystal decanter, diamond cut decorations, 'A/F' to stopper
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Early Victorian crystal decanter, hobnail cut with gin cork stopper, height 23.5 cm
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Late Victorian crystal decanter, diamond cut decorations, nibbles to stopper, height 22.5 cm
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Solid 800 silver extensive flatware service, twelve person Continental flatware including knives, forks, spoons, ladles, cake forks etc, marked 800 silver, 7145 grams
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Japanese iron tsuba for Katana, long sword, Kyo Sukashi Edo period. Maru Gata - round form, Kaku mimi. Excellent example of well forged plate, stylised chrysanthemum. 78 mm x 4 mm, mounted on swords a few times
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Japanese and carved ivory tape measure, finely carved ivory mermaid with extendable tape measure
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed by the artist
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Japanese carved ivory figure, finely carved ivory nude reclining lady on rosewood stand
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed by the artist
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Vintage hand carved Inro, double fish
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, finely carved ivory erotic netsuke, signed
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, two piece finely carved erotic netsuke
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Japanese Meiji period page turner, with engraved decoration and embossed mythical creatures
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Chinese rosewood and jade jewellery box, Dowel edged and brass fitted, red silk lined decorated with carved floral design mutton fat jade medallion
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Chinese porcelain plaque, famille vert pictorial plaque with scholars under blossom in bamboo decorated gilt wood frame
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Japanese iron tsuba for Katana, long sword, Moko Gata, lobed form stylised. Excellent example plain workmanship. 78 mm x 4.5 mm
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Japanese iron tsuba for Tanto, short sword, Owari Edo period. Maru Gata - round form. Excellent example flying geese. 60 mm x 4 mm
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Chinese porcelain tea bowls and plates, 19th century blue and white porcelain decorated with warriors, some 'A/F' four character mark to base
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Chinese lacquered boxes, two matching 19th century decorated with hand painted and gilded dragons, some 'A/F', width 12.5 cm/8.6 cm
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