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Colonial Cedar Furniture & Effects including Paintings - Estate of Elwin a'Beckett — Raffan Kelaher & Thomas

Auction House:Raffan Kelaher & ThomasNumber of lots recorded:280
Sale Title:Colonial Cedar Furniture & Effects including Paintings - Estate of Elwin a'BeckettLots with images:279
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:261
Date:13-Oct-2013
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A crystal decanter and an Iced-water jug. (2)
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A pair of Edwardian silver-plate candlesticks, each with stop-fluted tapered column and stepped square base; Hardy Bros. Height 12.5 cm.
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A late 19th century oak-cased mantel clock, the two-train pendulum driven movement by Winterhalder & Hofmeier (Neustadt); coil strike; Roman numeral silvered dial; carved case with arched pilastered crest. Height 37.5 cm.
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A 19th century Bohemian blue glass dish, heightened in gilt. Diameter 25 cm.
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A NSW PTC Railway water carafe. Height 22 cm.
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A 19th century campaign chest with brass mounts, recessed bale handles and side carrying handles; Bramah locks; turned feet. Height 116 cm. Width 100 cm.
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A Thonet bentwood lamp table with rectangular top. Height 63 cm. Width 31 cm.
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An Edwardian brown leatherette armchair.
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Three equestrian pictures: two monochrome lithographs and a photograph. (3)
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An Australian Colonial cedar wardrobe with moulded cornice above a mirror door enclosing hanging space and flanked by arched side panels; the base with two half drawers and a full-length drawers; mother of pearl inset turned knob handles. Height 226 cm. Width 122 cm.
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An Australian Colonial cedar rail-back side chair with olive fabric stuff-over seat and turned front legs.
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George Washington Lambert 'Sketch of Horsemen'. Pencil. Titled indistinctly and signed lower right. 55 x 75 cm.
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A framed monochrome print 'Landscape'; inscribed lower centre 'Rembrandt'. 12 x 27.5 cm.
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Edwards 'Hunting Scenes', three polychrome prints in oak frames. (3), each 25 x 37 cm.
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A brass and steel spark-screen and a square trivet. (2)
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A set of brass fire Irons and pair of andirons. (5)
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An Australian Colonial cedar oval breakfast table with tilt top, turned column and tri-form plateau with turned feet. Length 138 cm. Width 102 cm.
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A George III mahogany snap-top lamp table with bird-cage and turned, twist-turned column support with tripod base. Diameter 60 cm.
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An Australian Colonial cedar blanket box with rectangular hinged top and lift-out tray. Height 41 cm. Width 93 cm. Depth 41 cm.
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An Australian Colonial cedar dining table, rectangular, with moulded edge; on turned legs. Length 136 cm. Width 101 cm.
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A late-19th century pine Sutherland table with gate-leg action and turned legs.
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A collection of brass items including an Indian jardiniere, embossed and chased. (qty)
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Six Australian treen items, bowls etc., including a pistachio baluster vase. (6)
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A marble-topped occasional table, circular, with cast brass base. Diameter 46 cm.
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A cedar-framed stool with wool needlework lift-out top and cotton-reel legs united by stretchers. Length 50 cm. Width 34 cm.
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An Edwardian tortoiseshell cane magazine stand. Height 77 cm.
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A tortoiseshell cane lamp table, rectangular, with underplatform. Length 62 cm. Width 45 cm.
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An Edwardian pine occasional table/stool with circular top and tri-form support with under-platform. Height 37 cm.
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A tortoiseshell cane conservatory table and chair, the table rectangular, with undershelves. Length 80 cm. (losses) (2)
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A Victorian mahogany metamorphic firescreen with three slide-action panels; on stretcher base. Closed height 93 cm. Closed width 52 cm.
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A Victorian walnut lady's chair with striped fabric upholstery and ceramic castors.
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A woven raffia tub-shape armchair.
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A maple side table with rectangular hinged compartment top; on cabriole legs. Width 59 cm. Depth 35 cm.
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A 19th century Sevres porcelain and bronze table, the circular top with painted panel reserves of Louis XVI and the ladies of the court; cobalt blue and gilt ground (restored); bronze tri-form base with cloven-hoof feet. Height 74 cm. Diameter 51.5 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany metamorphic firescreen with three slide-action panels; on stretcher base. Closed height 103 cm. Closed width 56 cm.
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An early 19th century mahogany wine bucket with slatted vase-form body, turned column and quadraform base with brass lion-paw feet; fitted brass swing-handled pail. Height 43 cm. Diameter 34 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany side table, rectangular, with moulded edge and rounded corners; fluted end supports united by a turned, carved stretcher. Length 97 cm. Width 52 cm.
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A Victorian burr walnut and fruitwood inlaid oval loo table with tile-action top, birdcage under-carriage and outswept legs. Length 138 cm. Widsth 103 cm.
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A cedar tripod wine table with circular top. Diameter 37 cm.
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A cedar occasional table with plain rectangular top and gun-barrel legs. Length 67 cm. Width 33 cm.
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An Australian Colonial cedar bookcase with moulded cornice above a pair of arched glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves; the base with a frieze drawer above a cupboard enclosed by a pair of arched panel doors; on plinth base. Height 223 cm. Width 128 cm.
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A quantity of books, general literature, mostly hardcover; a total of approximately 110 volumes.
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An Edwardian framed monochrome family group photograph by Rubens & Co., George Street, Bathurst; on oak frame.
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Bruce Sheringham 'Brewery Lane, Wellington', watercolour. 25 x 32 cm.
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Michael Taylor 'Farm Near Wellington', oil on board. Signed and dated '76. 14 X 19 cm.
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A Victorian bird's-eye maple frame with colour print 'Portrait of a Young Girl' after Johannes Verspronck. Frame 80 x 50 cm.
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A framed menu 'Paquebot, 'France', and others.
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19th century European school 'Coastal Scene', oil on academy board; signed indistinctly lower right. 16.5 x 20 cm.
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An Australian Colonial cedar press with moulded cornice above a pair of arched mirror doors; the base with three deep drawers and two full-length drawers; turned knob handles; on bun feet. Height 234.5 cm. Width 130m.
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An early 20th century oak-framed armchair with adjustable backrest and slatted armrest supports.
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A fur Stole with tassel fringes.
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Duncan McGregor Whyte 'Landscape' oil. 30 x 40 cm.
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Valentine Delawarr 'Homeward Bound'. Oil on academy board. Initialled lower left. 35 x 50 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany washstand with marble top above a drawer; turned, fluted front legs and in-curved under-platform. Width 107 cm.
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Charles Abraham (1826-1885) 'Martin A'Beckett'; impressed verso. Plaster bust. Height 70 cm. (damaged - restored)
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A pair of French porcelain altar vases painted floral sprigs and landscapes. Height 20 cm.
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An Australian Colonial cedar chest of drawers, the straight front with two half drawers and three full-length drawers with turned knob handles; on plinth base. Height 97 cm. Width 102 cm.
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Two leather attache cases. (2)
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An Australian cedar demi-lune side table with later-fitted blind frieze drawer; on turned legs. Width 126 cm.
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A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, birds and foliage on lilac ground. Height 30 cm. (one damaged)
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A pair of cast brass winged caryatids. Height 21 cm.
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An Aynsley china part tea service, cobalt blue and gilt borders. (17) (some damaged)
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An HMV table Gramophone, retailed by W.H.Paling (Sydney).
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Three Edwardian brass and ceramic light switches. (3)
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A Wilkinson china cylindrical vase with everted rim, transfer decorated Japanese garden landscape. Height 12.5 cm.
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Two brass table Bells. (2)
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A pair of Japanese porcelain cylindrical vases, decorated prunus blossom on a pastel ground. Height 25 cm.
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A Satsuma pottery covered vase with temple dog finial, the body painted and gilt foliage. Height 25 cm.
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An Australian Colonial cedar toilet mirror with serpentine plateau base. Width 46 cm.
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An Australian Federation cedar chest of drawers, the straight front with two half drawers and two full-length drawers with turned knob handles; on plinth base. Height 96 cm. Width 88 cm.
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A pair of Victorian cast iron capitals, each square with pineapple finial. Height 34 cm.
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An Australian Colonial cedar side cabinet with a pair of panel doors enclosing shelves, with an associated bookcase top. Cabinet height 97 cm. Width 106 cm.
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A quantity of General Literature and nine volumes of 'Statesman's Yearbook', published Macmillan, London; a total of approximately 60 volumes.
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'New South Wales Parliamentary Debates', 18 volumes, 1/2 calf, 8vo, Chas Potter, Government Printer. (18)
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An Australian Federation cedar rail-back hall chair/clerk's chair with trefoil motif side panels and compartment seat.
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An oak framed plan 'Commercial Sydney 1844-1848', in oak frame; published 1979.
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An HMV 'Little Nipper' mantel radio.
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A Doulton Lambeth stoneware ewer with silver-plated mount. Height 26 cm. (restored)
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A Royal Worcester Creamware bamboo vase, heightened in gilt; c.1882. Length 26 cm.
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A late 19th century cased glass baluster vase, enamel and gilt heightened; marked 'Patent'. Height 21.5 cm.
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A late 19th century Majolica ovoid 'Bird's Nest' vase. (a/f) height 23 cm.
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A late-18th century English porcelain tea cup, saucer and dish, cobalt blue and gilt borders. (3)
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An Australian Colonial cedar chest of drawers, the straight front with two half drawers and two full-length drawers; turned knob handles and turned legs. Height 99 cm. Width 98 cm. (some damage)
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A Victorian cast iron pedestal in Renaissance revival style with circular top and tri-form support with festooned chains; foundry number and manufacturer's plate. Height 107 cm.
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An Australian Federation cedar wall-mounted cupboard with a panel door with reeded and stop-chamfered rails and stiles; interior with pigeon-holes. Height 30 cm. Width 41 cm.
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An Australian Federation maple gentleman's press with a drawer above a pair of angled arched-panel doors enclosing drawers and sliding trays; with a drawer to the base. Height 153 cm. Width 130 cm.
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An Australian Federation cedar pedestal cupboard with a panel door enclosing shelves. Height 158 cm. Width 65 cm.
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An Australian Colonial cedar wardrobe with moulded cornice above a pair of arched panel doors enclosing hanging space; with a drawer under; on turned feet. Height 207 cm. Width 136 cm.
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An Australian Colonial cedar thunder box, cubiform, with hinged top, panelled sides and ceramic liner. Height 48 cm. Width 48 cm.
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An enamel bread-bin and four bottles. (5)
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Two cabinet cups and saucers, Limoges and Rosenthal, and a Hutschenreuther porcelain tray. (3)
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A pair of Victorian cast iron fonts each with egg-moulded rim and square base. Diameter 28 cm.
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A small quantity of 19th century exportware armorial porcelain, blue and gilt borders. (7)
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Nine crystal grapefruit bowls. (9)
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A bronze mask. Height 13 cm.
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A 19th century slate mantel clock with French two-train pendulum-driven movement with coil strike, Arabic numeral enamel chapter ring; the case with domed top, classical frieze entablature, side columns and serpentine base with silver plaque. Height 36 cm.
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An Empire mahogany and brass strung pier table with rectangular top, tapered columns with brass Corinthian capitals; mirror under-platform and panel back. Height 93 cm. Width 108.5 cm.
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A quantity of 'Bleu De Roi' pattern china dinner-ware, blue and gilt borders; including Heathcote and Tuscan. (60)
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Three Victorian mahogany dining chairs, each with scrolled buttoned backrest and turned, fluted front legs with foliate capitals. (3)
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A quantity of Alfred Meakin china dinner-ware, 'Bleu De Roi' pattern. (37)
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