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Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:700
Sale Title:The Owston Collection - Day 1Lots with images:665
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:693
Date:25-Jun-2010
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A fine George III satinwood and purpleheart banded secretaire bookcase in the manner of Gillows the upper section with arched cornice surmounted by five urn finials on pedestals with inlaid flutes, the arched and rectilinear astragal glazed doors enclosing shelves, the lower section with a band of inlaid flutes and pater' above a secretaire enclosing an arrangement of drawers and pigeonholes, three further long drawers below, on outswept bracket feet. Width 87 cm x. Depth 52 cm x. Height 256 cm
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A Regency rosewood and cut brass inlaid baby grand piano by John Broadwood & Sons, signed in pencil Hendley and numbered 13932, the case inlaid with scrolling leaves and flowers on lobed baluster legs with engine turned gilt metal collars, with lyre shaped pedestal support, the makers plate engraved 'makers to their Majesties and the Princesses, Great Pulteney Street, Golden Square', 240 cm wide, 126 cm deep, 92 cm in diameter
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A good late Regency oak pedestal desk, the gilt tooled green leather writing surface above an ebonised beaded frieze, the kneehole enclosed by eleven drawers flanked by reeded tapering pilasters, with a mirrored dummy reverse. Width 187 cm. Depth 117 cm. Height 78 cm
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk the green tooled leather writing surface above eight drawers around the kneehole, the reverse of the desk faced as mock drawers. Width 151 cm. Depth 104 cm. Height 77 cm
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A George III mahogany breakfront library bookcase, altered and adapted by James Phillips, Bristol, the later swan neck and anthemion carved cornice above hexagonal astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the lower section with four panelled doors, the two central doors enclosing a slide, the two outer doors enclosing drawers on a plinth base, stamped Phillips Bristol and labelled James Phillips, Union Street Bristol. Width 261 cm x. Depth 65 cm x. Height 277 cm
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A George III style yew wood partners pedestal desk, of inverted breakfront outline, with green leather writing surface above the kneehole enclosed by nine drawers, with cupboard doors to the reverse 153 cm wide, 91 cm deep, 77 cm in diameter
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A late 19th century New Zealand totara and specimen wood parquetry box made by William Norrie, the top and front inlaid with various native timbers including rewa rewa, maire, pukatea, rata and kauri, enclosing a void interior on bun feet, together with three original cabinet makers cards for W Norrie of Shortland Street, two listing on the reverse in pencil, all the timbers used with a diagram of the veneers, the other a list in pencil of timbers used. Width 43 cm. Depth 24 cm. Height 21 cm
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After John Gould, Albert Lyre bird (Menura Alberti) coloured lithograph 52 x 34 cm, to be sold with a colour print of a Lyre bird by Charles B. Cory(2)
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Elizabeth Gould (nee Coxen) (British, 1804-1841), a group of nine flower studies, including Nymphoides Geminata, kangaroo apple and Austral Olives some inscribed, watercolour various sizes to be sold with a flower print
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After John Gould, Calyptorhynchus Baudinii; Calyptorhynchus Naso, two coloured lithographs, each 51 x 35 cm
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A pair of George III giltwood armchairs, the shield shaped backs carved with reel moulding, the foliate and bead carved arms continuing to similarly carved square tapered legs
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A good large Regency en grisaille decorated black papier mache oval tray, the gallery decorated with scenes of classical muses amongst temples in a classical landscape, on a later ebonised simulated bamboo stand. Width 113 cm. Depth 89 cm. Height 58 cm
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A Regency rosewood, yew wood banded and ebonised inlaid breakfast table, the circular tilt top crossbanded with yew wood and ebony waves on a turned support and parcel gilt ball on spear headed inlaid outswept legs, 126 cm in diameter. Height 71 cm
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A good large early Victorian carved mahogany sarcophagus shaped cellarette made by W Constantine & Co, the rising top enclosing a zinc lined divided interior, the front carved with a floral and fruit swag on scrolled lion paw feet and brass castors, paper label to underside: W Constantine & Co Leeds, No. 25457 workman: Rogers. Width 95 cm. Depth 87 cm. Height 64 cm
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A Regency style mahogany drum top table, the leather inset top above a frieze of four mock and four true drawers, on a vase turned column and outswept legs, 106 cm in diameter. Height 75 cm
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An imposing Regency Channel Islands mahogany and brass inlaid linen press, the swan neck pediment with carved foliate decoration above a brass inlaid frieze and cut corner panelled doors flanked by columns carved in low relief and enclosing three trays, the lower section with four long drawers flanked by moulded pilasters, on massive paw feet. Width 158 cm. Depth 63 cm. Height 292 cm
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A large George II oak corner cabinet of architectural form with an ogee moulded and Greek key cornice above a pair of swan neck pediments, the arched panelled doors enclosing three shaped shelves, above a smaller pair of panelled doors enclosing a shelf, the whole flanked by fluted pilasters. Width 145 cm. Depth 70 cm. Height 242 cm
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A George III style mahogany bookcase with a carved scrolled pediment above a pair of oval glazed astragal doors enclosing adjustable shelves, above a pair of cupboard doors with oval panels within kingwood banding, on a plinth base, with hand written paper label to back: Mrs Wildman, 18th and later. Width 147 cm. Depth 40 cm. Height 257 cm
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A good early Victorian mahogany linen press, the ogee moulded cornice above a pair of panelled doors enclosing five slides, the lower section with two short and two long drawers on splayed bracket feet. Width 149 cm. Depth 65 cm. Height 233 cm
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A pollard elm centre table, in the manner of George Bullock, the top quarter veneered and banded with purple wood and with beaded edge, on four scroll supports with carved rosettes, above a concave plinth and four outswept legs with oak leaf and acorn cast gilt metal caps and brass castors, 122 cm in diameter. Height 76 cm
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A Worcester Barr, flight & Barr inkwell, circa 1810-14, painted with a panel of shells and simulated shagreen between beaded and gilt rims, lion paw feet (one restored), gilt griffin handle, inkwell reserve and three pen holes, red script mark 'Barr, Flight, Barr Worcester Manuf. To Their Majesties & Royal Family, London house flight & Barr Coventry Str.'. Height 8 cm .
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A pair of Royal Worcester chargers, with titled scenes 'Lost' and 'The Death of the Stag', after Sir E Landseer Ra, painted and signed by Robert F Perling, circa 1870, depicting a fox by a fallen deer watched by an eagle, in a snowy mountainous landscape, the other of a deer attacked by two dogs in river rapids, Worcester Royal Porcelain Works impressed marks, 41 cm diameter.
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A pair of Worcester Flight, Barr & Barr campana ice pails, liners and cover, circa 1820, with lime green ground, each with a pair of painted floral panels above a square base, gilt band of anthemion and bellflowers and flanked by gilt highlighted acanthus leaf loop handles, moulded domed cover with pomegranate finial, titled to the base 'Pansy, Poppy, Rose and Nasturtium' and script Worcester mark and impressed crowned Fbb mark, (one cover damaged) 28 cm high
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An Ashworth ironstone part-dinner service, circa 1870, decorated with Japanese mons and panels of flowers on a black ground with gilt scrolling foliage comprising a soup tureen and cover, (cover cracked), a meat plate on stand, a vegetable bowl, four vegetable tureens and covers, four sauce tureens, covers and stands (one restored, two with damaged handles), four various oval bowls, fifteen various sized oval plates, fifty-five dinner plates, thirty-six entree plates and thirty six soup bowls.
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A Worcester globular floral teapot and cover, circa 1770-75 with loop handle, rising spout, the domed cover with flower finial, 14 cm high.
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A Worcester polychrome basket, circa 1768-70 painted with floral sprays, the sides with pierced interconnecting circles, the exterior with applied yellow and green flowerheads, 21.5 cm diameter.
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A George III mahogany and inlaid demi-lune sideboard, the central frieze drawer flanked by deep a drawer and a cellarette drawer, and a pair of cupboard doors on square tapering legs, 183 cm wide, 83 cm deep, 95 cm high
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A birds eye maple, tulipwood banded and ebony strung sofa table, the rectangular top with drop ends above a pair of frieze drawers with lion mask handles, on end supports and out swept legs, basically George III with restorations, bearing a label: Dobson Hardwareman, Stationer & c No 166 Strand London, 153 cm wide, 76 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A George III mahogany serpentine sideboard, the crossbanded top above three napery drawers and a shaped apron flanked by deep drawers, the sides unusually fitted with slides, one side with commode cupboard below a drawer, on fluted tapered legs, 175 cm wide, 77 cm deep, 94 cm high
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An Impressive marble, gilt metal mounted and painted cast iron centre table, the Adam style inlaid marble rectangular top above seated greyhound supports to each corner and a central lyre support on a shaped X-frame base, 184 cm wide, 93 cm deep, 82 cm high
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A George II mahogany tripod table, the circular tilt top on a turned column support, downswept and pointed pad feet, 80 cm in diameter, 72 cm high
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A pair of Regency rosewood, palm wood and brass inlaid wine tables, the circular palm wood tops profusely inlaid with cut brass foliate scrolls, ho-ho birds and trailing bell flowers above turned and lobed baluster supports on brass inlaid concave tri-form bases and carved lion paw feet, 45 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A William IV rosewood tub armchair upholstered with close nailed burgundy leather, the moulded frieze with carved flower heads to the corners on turned and stylised front kegs, brass caps and castors
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An early 20th century teak meat safe, with coffered top above louvred panelled sides, with a single door to the front, possibly for onboard ship use, 143 cm wide, 67 cm deep, 122 cm high
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A fine mid Victorian light oak and ebonised folio cabinet made by Gillows, the folio holder with double easel action above a pair of plain glazed doors enclosing shelves and flanked by fluted columns with overlapping leaf carved capitals, the sides with twin cut corner fielded panels with ebonised mouldings, stamped to the plinth Gillow, 116 cm wide, 82 cm deep, 87 cm high
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