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Antiques & Decorative Arts — McKenzies Auctioneers

Auction House:McKenzies AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:234
Sale Title:Antiques & Decorative ArtsLots with images:232
Auction Location:PerthPrices available:127
Date:26-Sep-2012
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Art Deco Cartier miniature travelling clock, c.1920, gold and silver gilt, mechanical movement, silvered dial, white enamelling to bezel and case, upon chalcedony base, in fitted retailers case. Height 49 mm (clock)
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English longcase clock, c.1690, and later, by John Wells, Londini fecit, with five pillar 8 day movement, engraved centre and chapter ring, day display, ebonised pine case with barley twist columns. Height 190 cm
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Victorian walnut 25 - inch upright Symphonium, 19th century, architectural style cabinet, with coin operation wind-up movement and metal stand, containing 21 discs. Height 137 cm. Width 84 cm. Depth 45 cm
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Nicole Freres cylinder musical box, c.1844, manufactured Geneva, Switzerland, rosewood case decorated with inlay veneers, with cylinder type movement, playing eight tunes, 'Music of Geneva'. Length 52.8 cm
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French figural mantle clock, 19th century, gilt bronze, depicting fashionable lady, signed movement, Lafontaine Paris. Height 36 cm (without stand)
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Late Victorian two day marine chronometer, by Charles Shepherd, Maker to the Royal Navy, 53 Leadenhall St London, 1202, with brass gimbal mount, in fitted rosewood box, with Sydney retailers paper label. Clock face diameter: 12 cm
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William IV rosewood bracket clock, c.1830, by J. Bell, Norwich, with silvered metal dial, fussee chain movement. Height 31 cm
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Antique 17th century style lantern clock, domed top with bell striker, brass and steel construction. Dial marked Charles Gretton London. Case height: 32 cm
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French bronze figure 'Liseusse' the Reader, after Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887), cast bronze and carved ivory, signed in bronze, A. Carrier-Belleuse. Height 32.5 cm
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French gilt bronze mantle clock, c.1860, by Samuel Marti Paris, with four glass panel case, Roman numeral enamel dial, brilliant set bezel and pendulum, two train bell striker movement, with fluted and foliate cast pillars. Height 34.5 cm. Width 22 cm. Depth 15 cm
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George III birdseye maple and rosewood tea caddy c.1800, with two lidded interior side compartments, and early glass central mixing jar. Length 25 cm. Width 12.2 cm. Height 12.5 cm
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A rare coquilla nut vesta case, c.1880 with engraved silver mounts engraved monogram 'Rec' belonging to Colonel Richard E. Courtney CB.,VD. Diameter 4.8 cm. note: Colonel Richard E Courtney CB.,VD, original CO of the 14th Battalion A.I.F. at Courtney's post, including postcard and photograph Colonel Courtney
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Book, Blair, David 'The History of Australasia' 1878, from the first dawn of discovery in the Southern Ocean to the establishment of self-government. (in the various colonies, with numerous illustrations and maps
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(i) brass telescope, 19th century. Length 46.5 cm. (II) brass telescope, c.1900, likely military. Length 15 cm. (III) brass steam whistle, late 19th century. Height 15.8 cm
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World War I Photographic album, c.1920's, silver gelatine prints, depicting various World War I scenes, two albums containing 71 photographs
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Fine silver 99.9% bullion bar, stamped Matthey Garrett. Length 9 cm. weight: 508 grams
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Book, Australian Chivalry 'Official war paintings', published 1933, with 52 colour plates from the Australian war Memorial collection
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Art Deco gilt bronze figure, c.1920's, by J. Gauthier, French, depicting nude dancer, signature under foot, mounted on marble base. Height 37 cm
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Bronze Art Nouveau style figure, c.1891, by Franz Rosse, signed, depicting semi nude maiden, mounted on marble base. Height 40.5 cm
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Jean Didier Debut (1824-1893), 'Prix de Rome' Orientalist patinated bronze figure, with Paris foundry mark. Height 38.2 cm
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An Italian ceramic lidded bowl, mid 20th century, designed by Batiguaui Italy, bronze style patina with inner enamelling. Height 15.5 cm. Diameter 22.5 cm
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French brass Maritime telescope, late 19th century, with makers mark 'Charlet Aine Opticien Au Havre', with later fitted leather case. Length 51 cm
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Australian History, the gentleman's magazine, published London March 1789, including an early article relating to NSW convict settlement, with the mention of natives, Botany Bay, Phillip Bay and Sydney Cove, pages 273-274
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Brass Maritime telescope, c.1900, with makers stamp Newbold & Bulford Ltd London. Length 27 cm
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Boxed Russian silver icon with rizza, c.1890-1900, with 84 silver marks, depicting Madonna and Child 17 x 16 cm
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Antique Russian bronze and enamel travelling icon, depicting Christ with various saints 22.5 x 14.8 cm
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Book Drawings by William Westall landscape artist on board H.M.S. Investigator during the circumnavigation of Australia by Capt. Matthew Flinders R.N. In 1801-1803 large library folio size edition, published by the the Royal Commonwealth Society, London, 1962
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Order of St. Michael and St. George (GCMG), together with Knights Grand Cross (KCMG), with ribbon and fitted box, by Garrard & Co Ltd, London Goldsmiths and Jewellers to the King
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Art Nouveau spelter figure, c.1900, 'Rose-Tremiere' manufactured France, on turned wooden plinth. Height 45.5 cm
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Armand Marseille doll, c.1900, Germany, bisque porcelain, head marked '390 a 10 M'. Jointed composition body. Length 67 cm
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Armand Marseille Floradora doll, c.1900, Germany, bisque porcelain, head marked '390 a 9 M', jointed composition body. Length 64 cm
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Presentation Award trophy Electrolux Ltd, South Australia 1935, depicting silvered white metal elephant mounted on wooden base, with engraved plaque, 'Presented by Electrolux limited Australia to C.S. Cloak, Manager, South Australia, as first prize, Managers Efficiency Contest 1935'. Height 19.5 cm. Note: in 1936 Electrolux began production of vacuum cleaners in Australia
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French rococo style bronze clock, c.1900, manufactured Paris 8 day, bell striking movement, by Samuel Marti, white enamel dial. Height 34 cm
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French portico style mantle clock, 19th century, enamel dial, bronze ormolu mounts, white marble columns, and base 8 day movement, bell striker, sunburst pendulum. Height 46 cm
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Two carved alabaster busts, late 19th century, Continental, depicting peasant girls. Heights 17 cm and 20 cm
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The standard folding typewriter, c.1911, manufactured New York, USA aluminium body, serial number 8011, with fitted case and booklet. note designed by New York inventor Frank rose and patented 1904 This model was the first successful commercial portable model, and went into production 1907
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Rare ottoman Kard dagger, 18th century, Turkey, the cylindrical hilt is constructed from four pieces of dark-brown jade, and pommel in the form of a Crown, decorated with fine inlaid gold - koftgari work. The tapering single-edge blade is made of Damascus Wootz steel and well forged with a consistent pattern grain running through entire blade. The base of the blade is decorated with koftgari gold inlay work in traditional ottoman foliate pattern. The steel scabbard decorated throughout with gold and silver…
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Rare ottoman war shield, 17th century, Turkey, Turkish ottoman steel-mounted Islamic shield with central wooden core, bound with a spiral of cane or thick rattan and covered with coloured cotton threads. The central piece is covered with a steel dome and outer circumference steel ring, connected with 30 steel ribs with brass imitation coin discs. Diameter 26 cm
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Rare fine Turkish ottoman Yataghan sword blade dated c.1570, inlaid with gold koftgari work, depicting old Arabic script writing and pattern welded in an ottoman style known as 'Turkish ribbon' 21 inches long. The hilt and scabbard are later refurbishment, dating early 19th century, as many of these swords were passed down through generations., decorated with silver and silver-gilt repousse work and coral cabochon stones sword length 72 cm. Note: This sword is a very fine example of its type, and is…
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Turkish ottoman large Chainmail armour, 16th - 17th century formed of interlocking iron rings individually hand forged and riveted, with long sleeves, falling below the waist line, with central opening at the front, which originally was fastened with a strap of leather. Height 76.5 cm (from shoulder to bottom). Note: This particular chainmail armour is constructed from much thicker gauge and stronger rings than most Islamic chain, which is characteristic of early ottoman chain, and was considered luxury…
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Cast iron coffee grinder with stand, c.1870's, by Philadelphia Enterprise MFG Co USA number 10 model with lower single drawer Note: rare condition with the original paint work and transfer-Ware printed decals. Height 152 cm (on stand)
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Collection of 24 London Underground posters, dating from c.1930's, 22 canvas backed, including designs by Althea Willoughby and Carol Barker dated 1934 measuring 100 x 60 cm and 75 x 50 cm
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Keith Henderson - the Empires Strength, c.1940's, colour lithograph linen backed, printed for HM Stationery Office, by Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd, London 108 x 70 cm (sheet size) 100 x 62 cm (image size)
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(i) Western Australia and van-Diemen Island map, published by Baldwyn & Cradock, London 1833 33.5 x 41.5 cm. (ii) the Australian Cricketers at Kennington oval engraved print from the illustrated London News 1880 40.2 x 55.5 cm (sheet size). (iii) the Australian Cricketers engraved print from the illustrated London News 1880 39 x 57 cm (sheet size)
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Six antique Copperplate engravings, published by Alex Hogg at the Kings arms, 1781 23 x 34 cm (each). (i) 'the Landing of Captain Cook at Erramanga one of the new Herbrides'. (ii) 'A Representation of the Attack on Captain Wallis. (in the dolphin by the Natives of the Otaheite', published by Alex Hogg at the Kings arms. (iii) 'A human Sacrifice in Morai in Otaheite; in the Presence of Captain Cook.', published by Alex Hogg at the Kings arms. (iv) 'View of the ice Islands as seen in Cooks second voyage on…
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(i) A Spry print from vanity Fair of Captain Fremantle, December 3rd, 1903 colour lithograph printed, 'Western Australia' in lower margin, published by Vincent Brooks, day & Son 35 x 21 cm. (ii) hand coloured antique steel plate engraving, after O.W. Brierly, engraved by A. Willmore 'Twofold Bay' title printed lower margin 15 x 23 cm. (iii) hand coloured antique steel plate engraving, after T. Baines, engraved by J. C. Armytage 'Natives of Carpentaria' title printed lower margin 15.5 x 20 cm
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French 'Pied Selle' wood burner Stove, c.1915, cast iron case, with decorative enamelling, upon cabriole style feet. Height 80 cm. Width 48 cm. Depth 38 cm
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Rare Darbyshire 'Urchin Cricketer' figurine, c.1938-1956 after a design by Paul Rigby, in Swan Districts colours, holding a football manufactured by Darbyshire Pottery Perth. Height 9.5 cm
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Rare Darbyshire Urchin Footballer figurine, c.1938-1956 after a design by Paul Rigby, in swan Districts colours, holding a football manufactured by Darbyshire Pottery Perth. Height 9.5 cm
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Four American tin-type photographs c.1880's portraits of two ladies, gentleman and young man, with later c.1920 gilt metal wooden frames 13.8 x 17 cm (frame size)
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Malachite lidded box, cut and polished malachite. Height 6.8 cm. Length 14.2 cm. Width 9.5 cm
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Tang Dynasty polo pony and rider 618 - 906 AD. Height 38 cm. Length 36 cm, on customised acrylic stand. note: with University of Wollongong Thermoluminescence laboratory report
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Chinese blue and white Swatow charger, late Ming Wanli period (1573-1619), decorated in phoenix pattern. Diameter 35.8 cm. Provenance: The Binh Thuan shipwreck (c.1608) discovered 2001
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Chinese white jade incense holder, early 20th century, depicting man paddling a canoe with cargo, on carved wooden stand. Length 10 cm
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Japanese carved ivory okimono figure, Meiji period (1868-1912), depicting old man carrying fruit, rabbitat base, signed character marks to base. Height 14.2 cm (slight A/F)
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Chinese carved ivory brush pot, early 20th century, with stand, decorated with two Chinese dragons. Height 15.8 cm
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Pair Chinese ivory Baoding Balls, c.1900, turned ivory. Diameter 4.5 cm. Note: Chinese Baoding balls, also known as stress, medicine, meditation or healthy balls, are rotated in the hands continually, to improve strength and also assist with injury recovery
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Chinese 'bi' jade Disc. Diameter 14 cm
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Chinese carved jade brush pot, depicting bird with flowers. Width 14 cm
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Chinese 'Three blue mountain' brush rest glazed pottery. Length 10 cm
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Chinese bronze censor patinated bronze depicting bamboo and flowers. Height 14.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain blue and white bowl Reputedly late Ming, depicting child with dragon bearing Chinese character marks to base. Diameter 14 cm
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Pair Chinese bronze patinated Armrests, bamboo shape with insects. Length 21.5 cm
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Chinese jade 'Cat with two Kittens'. Width 6.2 cm
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Chinese 'Lotus flower with boy' carving Likely nephrite jade. Height 5.3 cm
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Chinese jade 'Two Cats with butterfly'. Width 5.5 cm
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Chinese carved soapstone seal, depicting man with two ducks. Height 5.8 cm
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Chinese jade watercolour double brush wash pot, depicting two boys and foliage. Length 10 cm
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Chinese jade watercolour brush wash pot, depicting bird and vine. Length 9.5 cm
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Chinese jade 'Yu Pei' belt ornament, depicting two creatures. Height 3 cm
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Chinese carved Buddha carved and patinated bamboo. Height 11.2 cm
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Chinese carved jade covered Koro, with Fu dog finial. Height 10 cm
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Kinkozan Satsuma ware vase, Meiji period 1868-1912, Japan, decorated with Samurai and geisha scenes, signed to base. Height 12.2 cm
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Japanese carved ivory okimono figure, Meiji period (1868-1912), depicting an old man walking over a snake, signed character marks to base. Height 13.2 cm
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Japanese carved ivory geisha okimono figure, Meiji period (1868-1912), depicting geisha girl in traditional dress, signed red seal mark to base. Height 18.2 cm
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Chinese porcelain bowl, bearing Qianlong period seal 1736-1795, depicting two figures in a garden. Diameter 11.2 cm. (with stand)
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French repeater carriage clock, c.1900, 8 day movement, with fitted case. Height 13.5 cm (clock case)
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Chinese soapstone carving, mid 20th century, depicting birds and foliage. Height 26 cm
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Large Chinese floor vase, mid to late 20th century, decorated with oriental style birds and motifs. Height 161 cm
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A fine cloisonne enamel vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), double walled, gold and silver wire construction depicting butterflies, foliage and roses. Height 18.8 cm
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A Japanese cloisonne Translucent enamel vase, signed with the mark of Ando, mid 20th century, depicting cranes silver rim and silver wire construction. Height 24.5 cm
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Chinese cinnabar lacquer lidded bowl, 20th century, decorated with flowers and oriental motifs. Diameter 9 cm
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Chinese calligraphy stone slab inkwell, 20th century. Diameter 11.5 cm
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Three antique Chinese snuff bottles, with various carved oriental motifs, coral stoppers. Heights 5 cm - 9.5 cm
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Daoguang style glazed pottery brush pot, signed Wang Bingrong on base, with inscription 'Long life, like sky and land', depicting sages reading scroll. Height 15.5 cm
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Chinese Yao style Longneck vase, early Qing dynasty glazed pottery. Height 21.5 cm
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Pair Chinese porcelain Gu form vases, late 19th century, decorated in under-glazed iron red with Buddhistic lions playing with brocade balls. Height 36 cm
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Chinese carved ivory figure, mid 20th century, depicting Goddess over lotus flower with fish and pole, wooden base. Height 24.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain dragon vase, late 19th century, painted underglaze dragon and phoenix decoration, with handles. Height 44.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, decorated with painted underglaze Chinese horse and rider warrior scenes. Height 47 cm
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Chinese carved ivory figure, early 20th century, depicting goddess with mythical dragon. Height 14 cm
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(i) pair ivory Chopsticks. Length 29.5 cm. (ii) carved ivory animal figure. Length 8 cm
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Rolex Oyster-Perpetual Chronometer gents watch manual movement, date display stainless-steel case and band 34 mm
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Bucherer pendant watch, c.1930's, manual movement sterling silver guilloche enamel case and chain 27 x 25 mm
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14ct gold gents pocket watch, c.1880, manual key wind, with engraved dial, subsidiary seconds hand. Diameter 48 mm
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18ct yellow gold half hunter pocket watch, c.1910, top wind movement white enamel dial, subsidiary seconds dial, with retailers box. Diameter 50 mm
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(i) sterling silver gents pocket watch, c.1905, top wind movement, with silver fob chain. Diameter 50 mm. (ii) sterling silver ladies pocket watch, c.1900, top wind movement gold and enamel dial. Diameter 38 mm
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Rado ladies 'DiaStar' watch quartz movement, ceramic and gold plated band. Width 18 mm
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18ct yellow gold Victorian pocket watch, c.1850, key wind movement, with engine turned case & engraved dial, applied gold Roman numerals. Diameter 45 mm
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15ct gold ladies Omega bracelet watch manual movement, yellow gold case and mesh band. Diameter 16.5 mm. Total weight: 28 grams
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