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Decorative Arts & Furniture — McKenzies Auctioneers

Auction House:McKenzies AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:369
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & FurnitureLots with images:365
Auction Location:PerthPrices available:230
Date:10-Dec-2014
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A Russian Imperial gilt bronze and Champleve enamel desk set, late 19th century, comprising of inkstand, ink blotter and candlestick. Height 12.5 cm (candlestick)
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A Robert Thompson 'Mouseman' carved oak lamp base, mid 20th century. The lamp is carved with Robert Thompson's trademark 'Mouse' crawling up the column. Height 31.5 cm
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i) A rare Victorian lidded glass butter jar, c.1880's. Engraved 'Cooling Butter Cover'. Height 20 cm, ii) A Victorian engraved glass lidded biscuit barrel engraved 'M.E.P. 1883'. Provenance: The biscuit came with a note reading: 'This Biscuit Barrel Was Etched For Grandma Poile By My Uncle Trevor. the Initials M.E.P. Are For Mary Gluigabert Poile 1883. Uncle Was About 17 Years Old.'. Height 20 cm
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4 Art Deco Sabino glass panels, c.1930's, manufactured France moulded clear glass with later metal frames, depicting various scenes including Diana the huntress 14.5 x 32 cm
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Two Georgian 15ct yellow gold (Tested) fob seals, early 19th century. Both set with agate seals; one depicting side view gentleman's portrait. Height 21 mm
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An Art Deco Speed girl glass radiator car mascot, c.1920-1940's, probably Czech, but marked Rene Lalique (spurious mark). Height 9.2 cm
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A Persian style carpet 290 x 169 cm
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A Persian style Nain silk inlay floor rug 342 x 240 cm
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A Persian style pictorial carpet decorated with Middle Eastern subjects. 222 x 138 cm
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A Persian style Nain silk inlay floor rug 306 x 200 cm
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An Iranian Tabriz rug, indigo field, wool carpet full room size. 420 x 292 cm
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A pair of Iranian Tabriz silk inlay wool Carpets 153 x 100 cm
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An Iranian tree of life wool carpet 160 x 108 cm
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A Balochi tribal wool rug 180 x 138 cm
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A Turkish style wool rug, mid 20th century. 166 x 214 cm
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A Persian style wool carpet 244 x 330 cm
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A Victorian sterling silver Cellini pattern wine ewer, by Stephen Smith, London 1870. The ewer is decorated with portrait masks, animals, leaves and berries repousse work, with figural maiden handle, with later engraving 'Presented By the Committee South County Dublin S.P.C.A. to Denis Barrett, Esq. Chairman on His Marriage 17th Nov. 1934'. Height 30 cm; weight 830grams
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A Victorian sterling silver bowl with ruby glass Liner hallmarked London 1851. The sugar bowl is in the gothic style with pierced fretwork decoration. Height 13 cm; silver weight 232grams
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A sterling silver box with enamel portrait plaque, by Charles S. Green & Co. Birmingham 1904. The portrait depicts a young woman in Indian costume dress. Height 5.8 cm. Width 9.5 cm. Depth 8.7 cm
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A collection of Mr punch, comprising of 5 items: three silver button hooks, 1906 &1908 Birmingham. Silver pin tray, 1894 Birmingham. Nickel silver vesta case; height 5.8 cm
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i) A Georgian sterling silver pair of sugar tongs, early 19th century; London, Kings pattern. Ii) A Georgian Scottish sterling ladle, early 19th century. Iii) A pair of Victorian sterling silver mustard spoons George Adams London; mid to late 19th century. Iv) Art Nouveau sterling silver salt shaker Birmingham; early 20th century. Height 7 cm
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A Victorian sterling silver hot water jug London 1889, Charles Stuart Harris. Height 23 cm; total weight 464grams
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A collection of 5 perfume bottles, late 19th and early 20th century, comprising of 3 cut crystal sterling silver collar type; gilt metal double end scent bottle; sterling silver engraved cylindrical type with hinged lid. Height 23 cm (tallest)
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A Victorian sterling silver 4pcs tea and coffee set maker 'C.E.N.', Sheffield 1897, comprising teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl and cream jug decorated in the rococo style. Height 26 cm (coffee pot). Total approx weight 2467grams
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A pair Georgian sterling silver rococo style open salts, by James Wintle, London 1828. Height 5.3 cm. Diameter 9 cm. Weight 315grams (2)
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A pair Edwardian sterling silver mantle vases, by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1908, with pierced silver upper rim. Height 15 cm; weight 573grams (2)
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i) A pair of sterling silver cased grape scissors hallmarked London 1901. Length 15.8 cm; weight 93grams, ii) three Georgian sterling silver table spoons hallmarked London 1804. Length 21.5 cm; total weight 214grams
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A Georgian sterling silver soup ladle hallmarked London 1813. Length 34.5 cm; weight 192grams
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i) A sterling silver topped cut crystal perfume bottle, early 20th century; hallmarked Birmingham. Height 8.8 cm, ii) A sterling silver topped cut crystal ink bottle, early 20th century; hallmarked Birmingham. Height 7.8m
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i) A sterling silver caster sugar shaker, mid 20th century; hallmarked Sheffield, E. Viners. Height 17.5 cm; weight 176grams, ii) A Victorian sterling silver cream jug hallmarked London 1872, Robert Harper. Height 15 cm; weight 228grams
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A sterling silver mount, cut crystal claret jug hallmarked 1914; Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Ltd. London. Height 19.2 cm
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A Victorian sterling silver twin bottle desk Inkstand and wax seal hallmarked 1841, William Chawner London. the stand is decorated with pierced fret work gallery to outer border and inkpot mounts, two Coronet's engraved centre, supported by four scrolling style legs with shell pad feet. the wax seal is silver plated in the design of an eagle's claw clasping a gilt ball. Weight 756grams (inkstand). Height 5 cm. Width 26 cm. Depth 18.5 cm
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A Victorian sterling 3pcs tea set hallmarked 1834 & 1894, Walter & John Barnard London. the set is decorated with engraved borders and blank cartouches. Teapot height 13 cm. Total weight 1107grams
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A Chinese export silver bamboo handle tankard, c.1890-1920. By Tuckchang, signed. Height 8.5 cm; weight 141grams
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A fine pair of 875 Russian silver and niello table spoons, late 19th century. the spoons are finely decorated with intricate floral designs to outer bowl, handles and finials. Signed Cyrillic in niello 'Yb'. Silver marked, 'Ch', Moscow assay mark, '875' mark. Length 20 cm; weight 160grams (2)
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A Russian 84 silver and Champleve enamel Olivewood ladle, late 19th century. the handle is decorated with champleve enamel work. Stamped '84 & I.X' Moscow mark. Length 15.3 cm
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A large Continental 835 silver cigar box, early 20th century. Cedar lined interior, with engraved inscription to lid. Stamped '835 S.F,'. Height 7 cm. Width 25.2 cm. Depth 14 cm
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Shackleton, Sir Ernest Henry: 'The Heart of the Antarctic', two volumes, 1st edition being the story of the British Antarctic Expedition 1907 - 1909, rare map appendix version. Published William Heinemann, London, 1909
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Creswicke, Louis: South Africa and the Transvaal war, eight volumes, 1st edition. a full history of the Boer war with numerous Illustrations and maps. Edinburgh, T.C. & E.C. Jack, 1900
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Book: Anzac Memorial 25th April 1915 2nd edition, published by the Returned soldiers Association, in Sydney, Australia, 25th April, 1917. the book includes roll of honour lists, killed or missing in action, plus photos and soldiers stories
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W. B. Maley: collection of West Australian Photographic glass plates, c.1930's – 1950's. a unique photographic archive of approximately 115 images on glass plates, taken by a West Australian amateur photographer, Wesley Bellingham Maley. Wesley was a gunner in World War I and was wounded with a piece of shell lodged in his lung. He took up photography as a hobby and the images include: a variety of botanical subjects, native bird and Australian wildlife, scenes of Kings park, views across the Swan River to…
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A collection of West Australian 'Mortlock Brothers' silver gelatin prints and printed ephemera. The Mortlock Brothers Perth, established 1896. A unique collection of 14 early West Australian silver gelatin prints, the majority pertaining to the Mortlock Brothers Perth, dating from c.1918 – 1950's. Some of the images feature motorcycle events taken in Kalgoorlie, and a panoramic image of 'The Mortlock Brothers Motorcycle Run to Mundaring, May 4th 1918'. There are also images of Mortlock Brothers exhibitions…
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i) the Antiquities of free-Masonry, comprising illustrations of the five grand periods of Masonry, from the creation of the world to the dedication of King Solomon's temple. By the Rev. G. Oliver. Published London, Richard Spencer 1843. Ii) the History of Freemasonry Its Antiquities, Symbols, Constitutions, Customs, etc. By Robert Freke Gould. Published London, Thomas C. Jack 1887, in three volumes
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The Cyclopedia of Western Australia, Vol. 1 & 2 an historical and commercial review, descriptive and biographical facts, figures and illustrations. An epitome of progress edited by J. S. Battye, 1912 & 1913. Note: with map of Western Australia: Dept of Lands & Surveys 1913. 56 x 37 cm
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i) book: West Australia Secession 1934 Detailing the Secession Referendum Act, 1932 and. the Secession Act, 1934: the case of the people of western Australia, in support to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Australia. Plus the West Australian 'Special Edition Secession'. Newspaper publication, Tuesday 27th March 1934., ii) two Published papers relating to Western Australia Federation of the Australian Colonies Western Australia, published Perth 1900. New Constitution for Western Australia, published…
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An antique hand coloured map of Gloucestershire 'Glocestriae, Comitatus Olum Dobunuorum Fedes Dobunorum, By C. Saxton & W. Hole. Copper Plate Engraving with Adequate Margins, Plus Watermark. Published William Camden (1607 – 1637). 28.5 X 31 cm (Plate Size)
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Nikulinsky, Philippa: Flowering plants of the Eastern goldfields of Western Australia. a limited 101/1000 large print edition published Perth 1983. Note: : Philippa Nikulinsky was born 1942 in Kalgoorlie, in the Eastern goldfields of WA. She graduated as an Art teacher in 1960 and subsequently taught Art in Perth for a short period. her main occupation and Speciality over her life time has been the obsession of painting West Australian wildflowers
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Dickens, Charles: the life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit first edition with illustrations by Phiz. Published London, Chapman & Hall 1844
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Dickens, Charles: The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, first edition with illustrations by Phiz. Published London, Chapman & Hall 1839
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Dickens, Charles: Our Mutual friend first edition in two volumes, with illustrations by Marcus stone. Published London, Chapman & Hall 1865
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Dickens, Charles: Dombey & Son first edition with illustrations by H. K. Browne. Published London, Bradbury and Evans 1848, with Royal Bookplate: H.R.H. Prince Leopold K.G. note: : Leopold George Duncan Albert (1853-1884) was the eight child and fourth Son of Queen Victoria
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Dickens, Charles: master Humprey's clock first edition in three volumes, with illustrations by George Cattermole and Hablot Browne. Published London, Chapman & Hall 1840
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Dickens, Charles: a Tale of two Cities rare first edition (second issue) with illustrations by H. K. Browne. Published London, Chapman & Hall 1859
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World Atlas: Adolf Stieler's hand-Atlas Published Germany, c.1890, comprising of 95 maps, with alphabetical index. Folio size 385 mm x 260 mm
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Cassell's Picturesque Australasia Edited by E.E. Morris, M.A. (Professor of English, Etc. Melbourne University.), four parts in two volumes with original illustrations. Published Cassell & Company, Ltd. 1889
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i) Blair, David: Cyclopaedia of Australasia Dictionary of facts, events, dates, persons, and places ..earliest dawn of discovery in the Southern Ocean to the year 1881, in one volume. Published Melbourne, Fergusson and Moore 1881., ii) Brady, Edwin J: Australia Unlimited Published by the Specialty press Pty Ltd, Melbourne, 1918, with illustrations. Note: Author and publishers complimentary copy
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Picturesque Atlas of Australasia in two volumes, edited by Hon. Andrew Garran L.L.D. M.L.C., with over eight hundred engravings. Published 1886: Picturesque Altas Publishing, Company Ltd., Sydney, Melbourne and USA
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History of West Australia 1897 (compiled by W. B. Kimberley). a narrative of her past, together with Biographies of her Leading Men. Published by F.W. Niven & Co., Printers and Publishers, Melbourne and Ballarat (VIC)
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i) Irwin point, swan river silver gelatin print by W.J. Gardiner c.1870. From the south bank showing few small dwellings in north Fremantle. 12.5 x 19 cm (image size), ii) Perth water & mount Eliza silver gelatin print by W.J. Gardiner c.1880. 12.5 x 19 cm (image size). Provenance: Robert Muir old & rare books
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i) Claremont / freshwater Bay silver gelatin print by W.J. Gardiner c.1880. 12.5 x 19 cm (image size), ii) swan river, Guildford bridge silver gelatin print by W.J. Gardiner c.1880. 12.5 x 19 cm (image size). Provenance: Robert Muir old & rare books
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i) timber Logging Jarrahdale silver gelatin print by W.J. Gardiner c.1880. 12.5 x 19 cm (image size), ii) Yundamindra Mine, near Leonora silver gelatin print by W.J. Gardiner c.1880. 12.5 x 19 cm (image size), iii) Views of Perth, W.A. Silver gelatin print by W.J. Gardiner c.1880. 19 x 12.5 cm (image size). Provenance: Robert Muir old & rare books
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Bruce, Mary Grant: 'Billabong Riders' Fifteen volumes complete set 'Billabong' books. First published in 1910-1942. These are 1950's/60's reprints all in dust jackets and artwork mostly by J.F. Campbell
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Cuming, E.D: British Sport Past and Present British Sport Past and Present text by E. D. Cuming. Published in 1909 by Hodden and Stoughton. Frontispiece and 30 colour plates by G.D. Armour. Bound in pigskin with gilt decoration. This is no. 249 of 500 limited edition signed by the artist
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The British bird book an account of all the birds, nests and eggs found in the British Isles, edited by F. B. Kirkman, with 200 colour plates and 72 black & white plates. Published T.C. & E.C. Jack, 16 Henrietta St. London W.C. and Edinburgh 1911 in four volumes
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Wilson, H. W.: with the flag to Pretoria. a history of the Boer war of 1899 – 1900, with illustrations mainly from photographs and Authentic sketches taken in South Africa. Published London, by Harmsworth Brothers Ltd 1900 in two volumes
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Dryblower: Jarrahland Jingles (Edwin Greenslade Murphy) rare copy published 1908, Sunday Times. 191 pp, included index and authors preface. Preface by C.W. Andree Hayward. 1st edition book form (previous 8 or 9 years in W.A. Newspapers) published same year as this in plain boards 'Hession Covers' – very rare. Note: good condition
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Dutton, Francis: South Australia and its Mines, with an historical sketch of the colony under its several administrators to the period of Captain grey's departure. Published by T. and W. Boone, London 1846. Rebound in calf & marbled boards. 5 engraved plates by various artists & Rivoli Bay map. Note: lacks the Arrowsmith fold-out map, (normally in pocket at rear). Adverts bound at front and rear, with original cloth covers bound in rear
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Lawrence, T.E.: five associated Publications i) the mint; 1st edition 1955. Ii) Revolt in the Desert; 1927 (5th impression). Iii) Oriental assembly; 1939 (2nd impression). Iv) Arabian Sands; 1960 (2nd impression). V) Aldington, Richard: Lawrence of Arabia, biography 1st edition 1955
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Johns, Captain W. E.: 'Biggles in the Jungle', compilation of 8 'Biggles' titles by W.E. Johns. Published by Oxford University press in the 1940/50's. First published in 1930's-40's all in dust jackets. Some reversible post war economy paper
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