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The Collection of Warren & Bunty Bonython — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:658
Sale Title:The Collection of Warren & Bunty BonythonLots with images:644
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:595
Date:4-May-2014
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A walnut cabinet with central marquetry trophy, English, circa 1890, 127 cm high, 55 cm wide, 35 cm deep
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A small walnut display cabinet, English, circa 1880, 95 cm high, 55 cm wide, 37 cm, deep
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A papier mache three tiered stand, English, circa 1870, 75 cm high
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A painted clover shaped vitrine on stand, English, circa 1910, 38 cm diameter, 83 cm high
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The complete room’s library of books relating to Antiques, Australian and International art, Chinese Art, poetry, travel and various others fiction and non-fiction.
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A marble topped girandole with ormolu frieze and brass mounts, French, 19th century, 79 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 75 cm high
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A George III mahogany dumb waiter, English, early 19th century, 109 cm high
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A George III ash wine table on tripod base, English, early 19th century, 72 cm high, 78 cm diameter
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A mahogany footstool, English, circa 1880, 110 cm long
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A marble top jardiniere stand with brass ormolu mounts, 78 cm high
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A mahogany tea table, English, circa 1810, 74 cm high, 90 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A mahogany chaise lounge, English, 19th century, 210 cm long
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A brass fire screen, fire dogs and implements and coal scuttle
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A pair of Victorian engraved glass candle-holders, English, circa 1880
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A white painted metal cradle on stand, circa 1900, 106 cm high, 108 cm wide
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A leather covered armchair with ottoman stool, circa 1970
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A slipper back nursing chair, 19th century
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Two Australian cedar dining chairs, 19th century
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A fine ormolu mounted figured walnut marble top display cabinet, English, circa 1880, 112 cm high, 200 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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An Edwardian twin brass table lamp with moulded glass shades, English, early 20th century, 52 cm high
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A fine five-branch crystal chandelier, English, 19th century, approx. drop 120 cm
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A single-door boulle cabinet, French,19th century, 120 cm high, 84 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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A George III mahogany chest-on-chest, English, early 19th century, with brushing slide, 183 cm high, 50 cm deep, 105 cm wide
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A three-branch gilt bronze light fitting with cut glass shades, English, circa 1900
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A large George III mahogany long-case clock with painted dial, English, 19th century, approx. 220 cm high
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A set of small mahogany bookshelves, English, circa 1880, four shelves, 102 cm high, 108 cm wide, 28 cm deep
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A mahogany five tiered what-not, English, circa 1880, 175 cm high, 76 cm wide, 30 cm
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A small mahogany set of three shelves, English, 19th century
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A mahogany chiffonier with applied carved motifs, English, 19th century, 92 cm high 107 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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A pair of flame mahogany bibliotheques, French, mid 19th century, 193 cm high, 95 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A George III small mahogany wall mirror, English, early 19th century, 76 cm high, 30 cm wide
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A late Victorian acanthus carved mahogany bookshelf, English, circa 1880, 143 cm high, 36 cm deep, 115 cm wide
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A mahogany three-tier bookshelf, English, 19th century, 114 cm high, 77 cm wide, 32 cm deep
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A George III black lacquered Chinoiserie corner cabinet, English, early 19th century, 92 cm high, 56 cm wide (approx.)
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A Victorian green velvet upholstered mahogany rocking chair, English, late 19th century
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An Edwardian oval occasional table, English, early 20th century, with central parquetry trophy, 76 cm high
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A mahogany occasional armchair, upholstered in turquoise moquette
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A low circular occasional table, 31 cm high, 46 cm diameter
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A burr-walnut four sided bookcase, English, circa 1915, with central parquetry snowflake trophy, 83 cm high, 45 cm square
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An ormolu mounted marble top display side-cabinet French, 19th century, with hand painted classical subject panel, 142 cm high, 60 cm wide, 32 cm deep
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A tall burr-walnut bibliotheque, French, mid 19th century, 220 cm approx. high, 96 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A burr-walnut brass mounted bibliotheque, French, mid 19th century, 210 cm approx. high, 94 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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A fine and important sterling silver presentation palm-tree centrepiece by Joachim Matthias Wendt of Adelaide, Australian, circa 1880, Inscribed ‘Presented to The Mayoress of Adelaide Mrs J. Lavington Bonython, by the citizens in recognition of many graceful acts during the municipal years 1912-1913’, 56 cm high, stamped on the back of the base J M Wendt Adelaide and the later presentation plaque also stamped for the same maker., sold with a later frosted and clear Lalique glass bowl that is not associated…
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Two small side tables, approx. 44 cm high, 56 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A pair of petite pale mahogany balloon back chairs, English, 19th century
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An upholstered serpentine chaise lounge, walnut, English, circa 1870, approx. 100 cm high, 220 cm long, 60 cm deep
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An oval marquetry and gilt bronze centre table, French, early 19th century, 76 cm high, 106 cm wide, 68 cm deep
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An impressive marquetry gentleman’s cupboard-on-chest, Dutch, late 18th century, 218 cm high (approx.) 160 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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A fruitwood armoire, French, 19th century, 240 cm high, 144 cm wide, 77 cm deep
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A mahogany bachelor’s chest of drawers, English, circa 1880, 98 cm high, 50 cm wide, 33 cm deep
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An Italian walnut upholstered chair, 18th century, together with two small footstools
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An alabaster putti lamp and shade, 62 cm high
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A small satinwood inlaid mahogany bookcase, English, 19th century, 110 cm high, 92 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A mahogany breakfront bookcase, English, 19th century, 135 cm high, 35 cm deep, 180 cm wide
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A small rosewood three shelf bookcase, English, mid-19th century, 92 cm high, 32 cm deep, 60 cm wide
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A breakfront mahogany bookcase, English, circa 1880, 220 cm high, approx. 190 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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An oak partner’s desk, English, 19th century, 73 cm high, 98 cm deep, 150 cm wide
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An oak three door office cabinet, 20th century, 158 cm high, 183 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A pine glazed bookcase, 19th century, 150 cm high, 36 cm deep, 153 cm wide
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A brass mounted camphor-wood trunk, Anglo-Indian, 19th century, 46 cm high, 104 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A collection of books comprising various classic English paperback and arts books
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A caned day bed in the style of Thonet, 70 cm headrest height, 210 cm long, 60 cm wide
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A Carrara marble circular top table, 73 cm high, 102 cm diameter
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An elaborately carved prayer chair, Continental, 19th century
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A mahogany four shelf bookshelf, 115 cm high, 98 cm wide, 26 cm deep
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An unusual bentwood bedroom suite, Austrian, circa 1905 in the style of Josef Hoffmann, comprising single bed, wardrobe, bedside table and dressing table with marble top and mirror
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A cedar chest of drawers, Australian, 19th century, 124 cm high, 110 cm wide 54 cm deep
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A mahogany tablet back carver, English, 19th century
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A gilt-wood plate mirror, French, 18th century, 66 cm high, 50 cm wide
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A mahogany glazed bookcase, English 19th century, 95 cm wide, 42 cm deep 210 cm high
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A provincial circular oak wine table on tripod base, English, circa 1800, 70 cm high, 80 cm diameter
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A provincial fruitwood two door cabinet, French, late 18th century, 84 cm high, 117 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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An English Chinoiserie lacquer dressing table mirror, probably English, 19th century, 100 cm high, 46 cm wide, 29 cm deep
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An early Victorian petite flame mahogany toilette mirror with bone handles, English, late 19th century, 32 cm high, 37 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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An elaborately carved fruitwood armoire, French, circa 1870, approx. 220 cm high, 140 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A mahogany cheval mirror, English, circa 1870, 155 cm high, 78 cm wide
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A collection of three mahogany towel rails, English, circa 1865, 78 cm high, 69 cm wide
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A mahogany silk upholstered day bed, English, 19th century, 82 cm, 60 cm wide, 220 cm long approx.
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A fruitwood double bed, French, 19th century, Headboard 148 cm high, 150 cm wide, 200 cm long
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A pair of fruitwood bedside commodes with fold out tops, French, 19th century, signed Dufury, 62 cm high, 34 cm wide, 39 cm deep
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A Duchesse Brisee, French, 19th century
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A mahogany upholstered buttoned back armchair, English, 19th century
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A pair of marble topped pedestals on tripod bases, French, 19th century, 76 cm high, 30 cm diameter
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A Kingwood parquetry dressing table, French 18/19th century, with fitted interior, 82 cm high, 52 cm wide
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An unusual coromandel panelled bonheur du jour with gilt legs, English/Chinese circa 1920, 76 cm high, 105 cm wide, 52 cm wide
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A petite toilette mirror, English, 19th century, 43 cm high, 48 cm wide
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A gilt-wood salon chair with a gilt-wood oval cane side table, French, 19th century, Table: 49 cm high
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An unusual gilt metal mounted burr-walnut ladies’ writing table, Continental, 19th century, together with a similarly carved salon chair, English, 19th century, Writing Table: 120 cm high, 80 cm wide, 53 cm wide
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A George III mahogany two-tier washstand, English, early 19th century, together with a blue and white bowl and jug, 79 cm high
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A collection of five tea-bowls and saucers, English, 19th century
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A Staffordshire seated female figure with cat, English 19th century, 16 cm high
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A continental hand painted box and bell, German, 19th century
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A collection of English porcelain by Lowestoft and Caughley, comprising three bowls and two saucers and a miniature coffee can
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A collection of tea-wares comprising a Belleek coffee can, another coffee can and a shallow bowl, bowl diameter 20 cm
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Two Chelsea plates decorated with flowers and insects, English, 19th century, 24 cm diameter
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A sterling silver tea caddy made by James Young, London 1789, English, 18th century
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A collection of three lamps, one bamboo base, one painted with fish and one painted wood each with shades
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A good pair of scarlet Boulle glazed cabinets, French, circa 19th century, 107 cm high, 63 cm wide, 31 cm deep
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A pair of Edwardian carved side chairs, English, early 20th century
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An impressive Regency mahogany double pedestal sideboard, English, circa 1835, 114 cm high, 61 cm deep, 220 cm wide
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