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Decorative Arts, Funiture & Jewellery — McKenzies Auctioneers

Auction House:McKenzies AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:353
Sale Title:Decorative Arts, Funiture & JewelleryLots with images:341
Auction Location:PerthPrices available:232
Date:19-Nov-2013
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A William and Mary style walnut bookcase, the bookcase has a two door astral glazed top, with fabric lined interior, two shelves and three, lower internal drawers, the base has three drawers with turned leg spindles and attached single stretcher frame. Height 217 cm. Width 132 cm. Depth 48 cm
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Edwardian Sheraton style display cabinet, c.1910, mahogany with boxwood inlay, the cabinet has curved glazing, a single door and three interior shelves. Height 194 cm. Width 105 cm. Depth 31.5 cm
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Victorian marquetry top card table, mid 19th century, mahogany with inlay veneer, the card table has a swivel fold-over top decorated, with scrolls, leaves and floral marquetry work with an inside compartment for gaming pieces, the base is decorated with a bulbous reeded turned, column on four carved cabriole legs with castors. Height 76 cm. Width 88 cm. Depth 45 cm
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A fine William IV period teapoy, c.1830, walnut and ebony inlay, the top of the teapoy is decorated with inlaid ebony and figurative walnut veneer on both sides, the interior tea caddy boxes and platform base carry, similar type decoration, the central column is a carved Jacobean twist on a platform type base, with three scrolling feet and castors, with lock and key. Height 72.5 cm. Diameter 49 cm
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A fine Louis XIV style ormolu mounted mahogany, corner cabinet, late 19th century, by Edwards & Roberts London, the cabinet is decorated with ormolu mounts, a bevelled glass door flanked by two reeded columns, upon plinth base and tapered front leg supports, the cupboard is felt lined with a single shelf, door stamped: Edwards & Roberts. Height 102 cm. Width 72 cm. Depth 45 cm
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A pair French rosewood ormolu mounted console, tables with marble tops, mid 19th century, the front legs decorated with carved acanthus leaves and scroll work to upper leg and lower feet. Note: with original marble tops. Height 77 cm. Width 82 cm. Depth 36 cm
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William IV Petit point pole screen c.1830's, mahogany and brass, decorated with an Eastern hunting scene. Height 142 cm
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A Victorian mahogany wine table, mid 19th century, the table has a solid mahogany top, upon a turned, central column on a platform base with turned feet. Height 67 cm. Top: 57 x 46 cm
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A late Georgian mahogany and brass bound, campaign writing slope c.1820, tooled leather locking writing insert, lockable lower, side drawer, hidden secretdrawers, compartments, for stationery, writing accessories and ink bottles. Height 22 cm. Width 53 cm. Depth 29 cm
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George III mahogany 'D' end dining table c.1800, with two interchangeable leaves, the table comprises of two centre leaves and two 'D', end tables with turned tapering legs and brass castors. Height 74 cm. Length 235 cm. Width 121 cm. Note: banquet tables like these were designed to come, apart, increased/decreased in size, allowing the two 'D', ends to be used as free standing tables
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Set of 8 Regency mahogany dining chairs c.1820, comprising of six side chairs and two carvers, with turned reeded front legs, carved back rails and upholstered drop in seats, scrolling arms on carvers. Height 88 cm
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Two drawer French provincial chestnut side table, Likely 18th century and later, the drawers have turned drop handles supported on a 'H' stretcher type base. Height 75 cm. Width 110.5 cm. Depth 57 cm
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Victorian grandfather chair c.1880, mahogany, with later upholstery, decorated with carved back rail, carved scrolling, arms and cabriole legs with ceramic castors. Height 100 cm
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Victorian grandmother chair c.1880, mahogany, with later upholstery, decorated with carved back rail, carved scrolling, cabriole legs with ceramic castors. Height 96 cm
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Victorian double end chaise lounge c.1880, mahogany, with later upholstery, decorated carved top back rail, carved scrolling, arms and cabriole legs with ceramic castors. Height 97 cm. Length 212 cm
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Three Victorian side chairs c.1880, mahogany with later upholstery, carved decorative backs and cabriole legs. Height 85 cm
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Set of six rosewood balloon back dining chairs, c.1860's, Continental, the chairs decorated with carved scrolling fretwork, back rails, cabriole front legs and upholstered seats. Height 84 cm
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Victorian parlour chair c.1850, mahogany, with later upholstery, decorated with carved top back rail embellishment, carved and scrolling arm supports, turned and reeded front legs upon castors. Height 111 cm
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George III style oak lowboy, circa late 18th century, with three drawers and original brass handles, nice colour and good patina. Height 69 cm. Width 81 cm. Depth 49 cm
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Queen Anne style mahogany side table, circa early 18th century, with single full length drawer, carved cabriole legs, pierced brass handles and lock escutcheon, nice colour and good patina. Height 70 cm. Width 81 cm. Depth 53.5 cm
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Louis XV French style vitrine display cabinet, 20th century, kingwood finish decorated with ormolu, metal mounts, curved shaped door and side panels, with a Vernis Martin style painted panel, depicting a courting couple. Height 186 cm. Width 82 cm. Depth 44 cm
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French oak parquetry top sideboard, the sideboard has three lockable cupboard doors, with inner adjustable wooden shelves and one, pull-out central cutlery drawer. Height 104 cm. Length 190 cm. Depth 53 cm
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French oak parquetry top extension dining table, the table has two pull-out leaves extending from a six, seater to eight seater place setting, the base is decorated with carved shells and scrolls, with elongated cabriole style legs, with acanthus leaf, foot design. Height 76 cm, top: 158.5 x 89.5 cm, Extended: 268.5 x 89.5 cm
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Set of eight French high back dining chairs, the chairs are designed in the French mutton leg style, with polished beech frames with upholstered seats and backs. Height 108.5 cm
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French rosewood and amboyna press c.1900, oak and amboyna interior, the cabinet has a full length bevelled glass mirrored, door, carved arched pediment on a plinth base and turned bun feet, the interior has four shelves and lower single drawer. Height 226 cm. Width 110 cm. Depth 51 cm
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Two door bookcase/specimen cabinet, 20th century, mahogany finish, the top of the cabinet has two glazed doors, with three, adjustable shelves either side, the middle section has two pull-out drawers, with sloped glazed tops, designed for specimen displays, the lower cupboard is of a deep proportion, with two, glazed doors and one adjustable shelf either side. Height 240 cm. Width 158 cm. Depth 71 cm
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Georgian style mahogany bookcase with secretaire, the top half has a two door astral glazed cupboard, with adjustable shelves, the lower half has a pull-out secretaire drawer, with six, interior drawers and four stationery shelves, over lower, two door cupboard upon a plinth base. Height 227 cm. Width 84 cm. Depth 38 cm
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Victorian mahogany circular wine table, c.1880, with makers stamp, by McKenzie & Crosbie Edinburgh, with turned central column and cabriole leg base. Height 75 cm. Diameter 52 cm
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Georgian style wine table, early 20th century, with painted 'Wood-Grain' finish, with turned central column sabre leg style feet. Height 70 cm. Diameter 62 cm
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Victorian style chest of drawers, c.1910, mahogany finish, comprising of two half size drawers over three full, size drawers, with oval shape brass drop handles, upon a plinth base. Height 99.5 cm. Width 113 cm. Depth 57 cm
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Dutch walnut display cabinet with chest of drawers, 19th century and later, the top section has a glazed two door display cabinet, with two interior shelves and felt lining, the lower chest is bombe shaped comprising of three, drawers with carved ball and claw feet. Height 206 cm. Width 142 cm. Depth 40 cm
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Pair of Edwardian mahogany bedroom chairs, early 20th century, the chairs are mahogany with boxwood inlay, with upholstered seats. Height 76 cm
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Edwardian mahogany piano stool, early 20th century, decorated in the Sheraton style with boxwood inlay. Note: the stool has a lift-up seat with an interior, compartment used for sheet music storage. Height 67 cm. Width 48 cm. Depth 36 cm
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Victorian mahogany side table, c.1860's, twin pedestal stretcher base design with carved cabriole legs and castors. Height 60 cm. Length 92 cm. Width 44 cm
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Louis XIV style mahogany lamp table, kidney shaped with single drawer and lower shelf. Height 75 cm
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South African Stinkwood card table, the table has four elongated cabriole style legs, with a fold-over top and green felt lined top. Height 77 cm. Width 83 cm. Depth 41 cm (closed top)
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A Victorian style knee-hole writing desk, 20th century, mahogany finish with tooled leather top, the desk is a twin pedestal design with a total of nine, drawers. Height 75 cm. Width 124.5 cm. Depth 69 cm
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Victorian mahogany serving table c.1850, the table is a serpentine shape design with two, elongated cabriole style front legs, carved upper leg, scrolls and lion paw feet, upon a platform base. Height 103 cm. Width 103 cm. Depth 43 cm
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Regency style rail-back side chair, 19th century, South African stinkwood, the chair is designed after an English Regency style, with turned front legs, gadrooned spiral back rail and curved top rail with an upholstered drop in seat. Height 88 cm
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Sheraton style Edwardian dressing table, early 20th century, with bevelled glass mirror back, the dressing table is decorated with boxwood stringing, inlaid with chequered stringing borders to the drawers and back board, the mirror is swivel type and adjustable, the legs are tapering design with castors. Height 165 cm. Width 122 cm. Depth 55 cm
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Louis XIV style French rosewood writing desk, early 20th century, the desk has three drawers with a cylinder 'Roll-Top' type door, which is decorated with inlaid veneer work depicting a beaucoup of flowers, the interior has a pull out writing shelf with rear pigeon, holes shelf and three stationery drawers. Height 99 cm. Width 69 cm. Depth 47 cm
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William IV rosewood fold-over card table, c.1830, with felt lined top, the table has a central tapering pedestal column, on a platform base with gadrooned decoration, upon four gadrooned bun feet. Height 73 cm. Width 91 cm. Depth 45 cm. Note: with BADA label - British antique Dealers, Association
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A rail-back kitchen chair, 19th century, Continental, the chair is beech wood with a painted 'Rosewood', finish with bobbin turning to front stretcher and front, legs, with later upholstered seat covering. Height 84 cm. Note: with BADA label - British antique Dealers, Association
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Gentleman's smokers stand c.1900 Continental, mahogany stained finish. Height 89 cm
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Art Nouveau style Australian blackwood hallstand, c.1910, by Beard Watson Ltd. Sydney, the hallstand is a two sided type with double umbrella, stands one side, bevelled glass mirror and lower, single shelf opposite side, with makers label: Beard Watson Ltd. Sydney cabinet, Makers. Height 191 cm. Width 76 cm. Depth 75 cm. Note: Beard Watson & Co, was a Sydney manufacturer and high-class furnishings retailer founded in 1889. Provenance: originally from the Weld Club Perth, Ex Kemp Hall Collection Guildford
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Australian Colonial cedar chest of drawers c.1870, maker unknown, comprising of two half size drawers, over three full, size drawers, with turned knob handles, mother, of pearl inserts, half-round corner pillars, upon a plinth, base, top and side panels single board construction, draw linings all cedar construction. Height 123 cm. Width 120 cm. Depth 60.5 cm
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Colonial cedar twin pedestal writing desk, c.1860-1870, maker unknown, the desk front has two side drawers with twin, pedestals each having three drawers upon castors, the top has three tooled leather writing surfaces, the central slope is a lift-up type with inner storage, and four rear stationery compartments, the desk back has a central shelf flanked by two four, drawer side chests of drawers with tuned knob handles. Height 112 cm. Width 121 cm. Depth 68 cm
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Tasmanian Colonial cedar and huon pine, chiffonier c.1845, attributed to the workshop of William Hamilton, a fine early Tasmanian cedar chiffonier with huon pine, secondary timber construction, the arched back has a single shelf supported by two, turned spindle columns, the chiffonier has a full length single drawer with with lower two door cupboard, flanked by tapered, obelisk shaped columns, upon a plinth base. Height 140 cm. Width 107 cm. Depth 47 cm. Note: There is a similar Tasmanian cedar chiffonier,…
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West Australian Colonial jarrah tilt-top, breakfast table, c.1860-1870, maker unknown, the top is constructed of two joined boards upon a tilting platform base, with a heavy turned central, pedestal column, upon three carved cabriole style legs. Height 74 cm. Diameter 114 cm
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Rare West Australian Colonial jarrah dining table, c.1870-1880, maker unknown, the table is a rarer, larger size, which can seat, approximately ten and up to twelve place settings, the top is constructed of two large 'Book-Matched', jarrah boards featuring a figurative and flowing grain, the legs on the base are turned tapered and bulbous, design, typical of the Victorian style, used during, the mid to late 19th century period. Note: later added castors. Height 74 cm. Top: 134 x 244 cm. Provenance:…
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Rare West Australian Colonial jarrah chiffonier, c.1880's, by Edwin F. Duffield, working Fremantle, 1869 - 1891, the chiffonier is constructed of two drawers over a two door lower cupboard, with figurative dark grain, panelled doors, good overall colour and rich warm, patina, the back board is decorated with a half-round shaped, continuous moulding, with a fixed single shelf, supported by two finely turned spindle columns, the front of the cabinet is decorated with two finely, turned acorn style corbels,…
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Rare West Australian Colonial jarrah six seater, dining table c.1880's, by Edwin F. Duffield, working Fremantle, the top is constructed of three joined jarrah boards, with figurative grain, warm colour and good patina, the base has turned and tapered legs, typical of the mid to late Victorian period, with rare ink makers label: 'Edwin F. Duffield Cabinet, Maker Market Street Fremantle'. Note: Only a few signed examples known to exist, Edwin Duffield label depicted on page 211, plate 248.1, Memories: a…
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West Australian Colonial jarrah settle, c.1870-1880, maker unknown, the settle is a bolted type example which dismantles, for transportation know as a 'Miners Couch' providing, both a practical bed and also a parlour settee, the arms are constructed of three turned spindles, an upper scrolling arm rest and lower sabre style leg, the back is a single jarrah board with carved central, shell, leaves and scrolling motifs. Height 93 cm. Length 206 cm. Depth 64.5 cm
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Regency sarcophagus shape wine cooler c.1820, having a significant early W.A. Provenance., mahogany, the cooler is decorated with cross-banding, veneer to the top, reeded circular brass drop handles and carved lion paw feet on castors. Height 46 cm. Width 64 cm. Depth 46 cm. Provenance: belonging to the Reverend John Burdett, Wittenoom M.A. 1789-1855, (1st Colonial Chaplain to, the swan river Colony) passed down through the family to Robert F. B. Lefroy (grand Nephew) to the present owner
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Set of four jarrah spindle back kitchen chairs, the chairs are manufactured in a Victorian farmhouse, style with solid seats, turned front legs and stretcher, bases. Height 90 cm
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Flora Annie Margaret Landells (1888-1981) studio pottery vase, c.1950's, glazed earthenware decorated with green and dark brown glazed colours, signed 'Landell's Perth WA 108'. Height 11 cm
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1873 bronze medal Awarded to Major Edmund, Frederick DuCane (1830-1903), the medal depicts profile portrait and inscription 'Albert, Edward Prince of Wales President' and verso 'London, Annual International Exhibition of All Fine Arts, Industries and Inventions MDCCCLXXIII', the outer rim is inscribed 'Major E. F. Du Cane, C.B.R.E. Catalogue No 2350 and For Services', diameter 70 mm, with fitted case. From 1851 to 1856 Edmund DuCane was employed in organising convict labour on public works in the swan,…
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A rare 15ct gold West Australian Fireman's fob, medallion, with makers stamp 'Dunkerton 15ct Fremantle', inscribed 'W.A. Fire Brigades Assoc. 1910' with swan, fireman's bell, bow and wreath, verso inscribed 'Hose and Reel 8 Men 1st Won By, S. C. Watson'. Diameter 32 mm; weight 7grams
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West Australian sterling silver kangaroo paw, letter opener, by Harris & Son, working Perth, the inner handle cast with a kangaroo paw wildflower, signed with makers marks. Length 21 cm
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Rare Herbert Kitchener Currie, Arts & Crafts style, silver ladle, Active Perth Western Australia, the ladle is in the Arts & Crafts style with decorative, scroll work to handle. Length 18 cm. note: Herbert 'Kitch' Currie was JWR Linton's assistant, 1932-8 & 1946-7 and taught at the Fremantle, Technical school, reference: Dr. Dorothy Erickson, Gold & Silversmithing, in Western Australia: a History
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West Australian set of sterling silver spoons, attributed to John Tindale London court, working Perth 1949 -1954, the spoons are in the Arts & Crafts style with hammered beaten bowl decoration, stamped with makers marks. Length 12 cm
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i) three Linton sterling silver spoons, mid to late 20th century, Perth, lake Karrinyup golf club, the Endeavour, West, Australian wildflower, stamped with Gumnut and various silver marks. Length 9 cm-11 cm; ii) four West Australian Wildflower sterling silver, spoons, attributed to H. Meyer, working Perth. Wildflower design handles, beaten hammered bowls. Lengths 9 cm & 10.4 cm
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A copper and brass, Arts & Crafts style casket, attributed to William Andrews, active Perth, the casket is made in the traditional Arts & Crafts, style with riveted construction and crushed velvet, lining interior. Length 20 cm. Width 10 cm. Height 8 cm
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School of Geoffrey Allen - modern design bangle, silver with copper inlay work. Width 6.8 cm
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Rare bronze paperweight by Eric car, Active Perth, limited edition: 1/7, depicting four figures, engraved signature with makers stamps. Diameter 8 cm. Height 6.2 cm
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i) JA Linton sterling silver ladle, Wildflower finial handle design, stamped with JAL & Gumnut mark. Length 12 cm; ii) JA Linton sterling silver jam spoon, Arts & Crafts handle design, stamped with JAL & Gumnut mark. Length 13.5 cm; iii) A silver Arts & Crafts style cake server, hammered decoration with twisted wire finial, stamped 'Carmello' with swan mark. Length 18 cm
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Six J. A. Linton sterling silver spoons, comprising of four wildflower finial coffee spoons, kangaroo paw finial tea spoon, Cottesloe golf club, finial tea spoon, stamped 'Jal' and gumnut marks. Lengths 8.5 cm-11 cm
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Set of six West Australian wild flower silver, spoons, by Harris & Son, working Perth, the finials depicting six different wildflowers, stamped with makers marks and wildflower names. Length 12 cm
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i) the Bank of Western Australia, unused late 19th century bank cheque, with water mark and embossed seal, 10 x 20.5 cm; ii) F. & C. Piesse, Merchants and Millers, unused Company cheque, no. 5670, dated c.1910. Note: Cheque has been crossed out from 'The, National Bank of Australasia Limited, Kalgoorlie' and reprinted 'The Western Australia Bank, Katanning', 10.5 x 21.5 cm
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i) c.1888 Immigration poster for British Colonies, Issued by the Colonial office, 'General Information Emigrants to Canada, The, Australasian and South African Colonies', 'Length and Cost of Passage', printed for her Majesty's stationery office by W.P., Griffith & Sons Ltd, Prujean square E.C., Typeset print, 50 x 32 cm; ii) two Folios, including watercolours, etchings, Ephemera, printed material etc, circa 19th century. Note: Purchased with Immigration poster
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John Tallis & Co map, c.1851, 'West Australia Swan River', the map is engraved by J. Rapkin, with illustrations, by a H Wray, showing vignettes of sheep shearing, Perth from mount Eliza, Aboriginal natives and three, others, 35 x 25 cm
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Collection of 4 Australiana figural napkin rings, early 20th century, silver plate, depicting kangaroo, emu, swan and boomerang type, two with makers retailers/makers marks, Stokes & Sons, and Stuart Dawson. Heights: 4.5-5.5 cm
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Three marine ivory whales teeth, Purchased Albany c.1960-1970's. Lengths 13.5 cm-15 cm, total weight 733grams
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Marine ivory scrimshaw whales tooth, by Gary Tonkin Albany, signed, with a finely engraved maritime scene, depicting an ocean clipper 'James Baines 1857'. Length 14.5 cm. Note: the James Baines was a passenger clipper ship, built in the US, East Boston shipyard 1850's, for the black ball line of James Baines & Co Liverpool, She made four round voyages to Melbourne and back, to Liverpool via the Indian Ocean
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i) Marine ivory scrimshaw whales tooth, by Gary Tonkin Albany, signed, with engraved maritime scene, depicting an ocean, clipper 'The Cimber 1856'. Length 16.5 cm; ii) marine ivory scrimshaw whales tooth, by Gary Tonkin Albany, signed, with engraved maritime scene, depicting an ocean, clipper 'The Niger 1844'. Length 12 cm
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Two marine ivory sperm whale teeth. Lengths 9.8 cm & 11 cm
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i) Two miners Rights issued to Kie Lim, Tingha, dated 1922 & 1924; ii) A Business Licence issued to Kiy Lim, Stoney, Creek dated 1917; iii) A mineral Licence issued to Chan Lee, Tingha, dated 1907. Note: Conditions noted in Chinese on back of all documents period covered, all documents to Chinese community scarce and the Business Licence rare
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Collection approx. 95 VFL 1904-1930's, Australian cigarette and trade cards, condition good to very good, Issues include Snider and Abrahams, Allens, steam, Rollers, etc. (only couple of duplicates)
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Australian King George V Penny 'Key Date' 1925, full head band V.F.
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Australian King George V florin 1934/35 Melbourne, Centenary, Choice uncirculated, nice soft rim patina developing
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An album Australian pre decimal silver coins, complete set of florins, plus 1937 & 1938 Crowns, Also 4 bonus Obverse florins, well balance set 1910 to 1934, mostly G fine to VF, 1935 to 1964 mostly E.F to CH. Unc
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Australia 10 Pounds KG VI R58 1940 (A) E.F., Sheehan/McFarlane 1st yr issue
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Australia 10 Pounds KG V R56 1932 good/fine, Riddle/Sheehan-scarce/rare
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Australia 1 pound KG V R28 1933 Riddle/Sheehan, Last issue, Unc
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Australia 10 Shillings KG V R11 1936 (A) Unc, Riddle/Sheehan
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Australia 10 Shillings KG V R11 1936 VF, Riddle/Sheehan-last issue
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Australia 10 Shillings KG VI R12 1939 (A) Unc, Sheehan/McFarlane-1st issue
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Australia 10 Shillings KG VI R12 1939 Unc, Consecutive number pair, Sheehan/McFarlane, 1st issue
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Australia 5 Pounds KG V R42 1927 G V.F / (A) E.F, Consecutive number, Riddle/Heather Shaw, scarce pair, 1st issue
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Australia, $20 polymer Spectacular error, Consecutive number pair with Different Errors Unc, McFarlane/Evans, Serial numbers, B1 98 287083, B1 98 2870834
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Rare Australian spear point Bowie knife by Thomas short Sheffield 'For Australia', circa mid to late 19th century, excellent 6 ¾' single edged blade with 90% original, full polish, etched with scroll & leaf patterns &, 'For Australia' in a central banner, with 'For' section, of the etching is mostly covered by an area of staining, Ricasso marked 'Tho. Short Jun Sheffield', ebonised handle having mother of pearl inlay and gold, embossed leather scabbard with nickel plated mounts. Note: an extremely rare…
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Rare West Australian Government Railways, 'Wagr' Luggage rack c.1925. Length 124 cm
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The History of Australia, 1878, by David Blair, 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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Rare West Australian 9ct yellow gold bangle, by Alfred Jackson, 1880's-1912, the bangle depicts a map of Australia with an engraved Southern cross set with paste, flanked by two arrow heads with an emu and kangaroo, stamped on clasp with makers stamp. Diameter 63 mm. Reference: Gold & Silversmithing in Western Australia: a History, by Dorothy Erickson, pages 42 - 47
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South Australian Colonial 18ct yellow gold. Diamond and sapphire ring, by Joachim Matthias Wendt (1830-7 to 1917), the ring is set with a central diamond flanked by two, blue sapphires. stamped '18ct' & 'Wendt'
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Australian Colonial 15ct yellow gold opal ring, set with three opals, with makers stamp, 'Kangaroo, 15ct, Fleece'
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Australian Colonial 15ct yellow gold locket, by Johnson and Simonsen, Melbourne, the diameter of the locket is decorated with seed, pearls and a black enamel band, stamped with makers marks verso. Diameter 38 mm
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West Australian Wildflower 5 pieces suite of sterling silver jewellery, by Harris & Son, working Perth, comprising a bracelet, pendant, two brooches and screw back earrings, with hand painted porcelain, panels depicting WA wildflowers, 'Leschenaultias', brooch stamped 'Silver', bracelet stamped lion passant mark with 'H&S' and 'Stg Sil' inside clasp, bracelet length 17 cm
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West Australian Wildflower, sterling silver, brooch and earring set, attributed to Harris & Son, working Perth, each painted with a porcelain panel depicting WA, wildflowers, 'Geraldton Wax'
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9ct yellow gold porcelain mount earrings, each earring decorated with a hand painted rose, marked 'H.P' & '9ct'. screw back fittings
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