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Decorative Arts, Oriental and Furniture — McKenzies Auctioneers

Auction House:McKenzies AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:193
Sale Title:Decorative Arts, Oriental and FurnitureLots with images:180
Auction Location:PerthPrices available:138
Date:25-Mar-2015
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A rare Victorian two door, multi-drawer specimen cabinet, c.1870-1890, with later stand, comprising of 21 narrow drawers with turned knob handles the top has a lift up lid with hidden compartment, accessible when doors are open. Height 122 cm, width 72 cm depth 43 cm
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A Victorian burr walnut and mahogany corner What-not, c.1880's, with four tier shelves and fretwork mahogany frame. Height 127 cm
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A Victorian burr walnut sewing table, c.1870-1880, with tilt-top lid and interior having segregated accessory compartments the lower hollow column compartment is used for needlework storage the lower base column has turned and carved decoration with cabriole legs upon porcelain castors. Height 73 cm, diameter 51 cm
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An oak Captains swivel chair, c.1900-1920, with metal tilt-action swivel base. Height 80 cm
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A Georgian mahogany and brass bound writing slope, c.1800-1820, having tooled leather writing surface, pullout side drawer and interior stationery compartments. Height 16.5 cm, width 50 cm depth 25 cm
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A Victorian mahogany turned leg extension dining table, c.1840-1850, with mechanical winding mechanism that extends from 6 to 12 seater, with three leaves. Height 74 cm, top: 210 x 129 cm, Extended: 210 x 315 cm
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An Edwardian set of 12 matching oak dining chairs, early 20th century, with turned front legs, carved and reeded backs, and upholstered in crushed velvet. Height 95 cm
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A William IV Goncalo Alves (tigerwood) fold-over top card table, c.1830's, with felt lined top, turned reeded central column, attached to a platform base on carved lion paw feet. Height 75 cm x top 91 x 44 cm. Extended: 91 x 88 cm
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An Australian Art Deco two tier single drawer Traymobile, c.1940's, by Melba furniture, with makers label walnut and chrome construction with vitrolite glass top. Height 69 cm, width 73 cm depth 46 cm
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A Victorian mahogany pole screen with framed Antiphony, mid 19th century Antiphony dates c.1600 and written on velum pole screen decorated with turned reeded central column on three carved and scrolling cabriole legs. Height 160 cm screen: 84 x 66 cm
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A Chinese rosewood, marble and mother of pearl inlaid chair, late Qing Dynasty. The chair is decorated with a carved fretwork back and front rail, with mother of pearl inlay work depicting oriental flowers and motifs. Height 90.5 cm, width 53 cm, depth 42 cm
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A Chinese carved rosewood jardiniere stand with marble insert, mid 20th century. Height 59 cm
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A Chinese carved rosewood side table, mid 20th century, with marble top. Height 45 cm, diameter 42 cm (top)
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A Chinese carved rosewood low table, mid 20th century, with carved Chinese 'Good luck' symbols Hong Kong makers label underneath. Height 36 cm, length 76 cm, width 38.5 cm
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A rare Victorian scagliola, tilt-top, occasional table, mid 19th century the turned central column is ebonised with painted floral decoration, attached to platform type base, with scrolling feet. Height 70 cm, top diameter 55.5 cm
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A Chinese Tianjin province elm chest/sideboard, c.1910-1920's, comprising of five upper drawers over four door lower cupboard. Height 87 cm, width 141 cm depth 50 cm
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An Edwardian suite of inlaid mahogany parlour room chairs, early 20th century, comprising of two seater armchair settee, two arm chairs and four side chairs. Height 96 cm, width 94 cm (settee)
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A Continental gilded side table with marble top, c.1800 and later the frame border frieze and centre drawer decorated with carved cartouche and rococo style shells the front legs carved with lion head masks, scrolls and wreaths and lion paw feet. Height 86 cm, marble top 70 x 149 cm
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A Victorian oak coal box, late 19th century. Height 37 cm, width 34 cm depth 47 cm
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A Liberty & Co style, Arts & Crafts hammered copper wall mirror, c.1900-1915, artist unknown. 63.5 x 78 cm
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A Victorian mahogany extension dining table, c.1860-1880, with turned and reeded legs upon ceramic castors the table has a 'crank-winding' mechanism, which can accommodate one and up to three extra leaves. Height 73 cm, width 127 cm, length 266 cm extended Easily seats 8
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A set of 8 Victorian mahogany rail-back dining chairs, c.1860-1880, with turned and reeded front legs and later upholstered fabric. Height 86 cm
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A pair Danish 'Kroken' leather armchairs, circa 1970's manufactured by Danish Deluxe. Height 94 cm
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A carved wooden classical style urn, mid 20th century. Height 45 cm
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A French cherry wood serving table, 19th century and later, with central pullout drawer and side pullout serving leaf to one end. Height 77 cm, length 226 cm depth 73 cm
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A Continental pine side table, 19th century, with central single drawer. Height 71 cm, width 84.5 cm, depth 61 cm
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A miniature butchers wooden chopping block, early 20th century. Note: the rear chopping area has a narrow channel which can be used for knife storage. Height 86 cm, top: 49 x 30 cm
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A Victorian oak butlers tray and folding stand, late 19th century. Height 77 cm, top: 70 x 47 cm
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A West Australian Colonial jarrah two door chiffonier, c.1870-1880, and later constructed with single board side panels, shield panel door fronts, upon a plinth base the back board has a single shelf supported by finely turned finial and columns. Height 144 cm, width 110 cm depth 48 cm
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A West Australian turned jarrah pedestal, early 20th century. Height 108 cm, diameter 30 cm (top)
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A West Australian turned jarrah pedestal, early 20th century, with feature 'curly-grain' column. Height 109 cm, diameter 30 cm (top)
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A large collection of photographic portraits, c.1870's through to early 20th century, including daguerreotypes, tin-types and silver gelatin prints. Note: silver gelatin prints, with various Australian Photographer Studio labels verso
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A West Australian Masonic presentation baton: Lord Forrest Provenance: with paper label 'To the most Eminent and Reverend grand master of the temple, of the great Priory of Scotland David Ian Liddell-Grainger of Ayton. Em Fr. George Owen ...lindell? ...of Baron Forrest Preceptory and Priory, Bunbury Western Australia'. David Ian Liddell-Grainger of Ayton was the most Eminent and reverend grand master of the temple in Scotland from 1977-1983 His former residence is 'Ayton Castle, in Berwickshire (Scottish…
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A West Australian carved jarrah Arts & Crafts two handled tray, early 20th century the central panel carved with acanthus leaves and scrolls with central circular floral motif. 34 x 61 cm
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A carved pine Arts & Crafts wall mirror, c.1900 the frame carved in the Arts & Crafts/aesthetic design with a central oval silvered glass mirror. Note: with paper label verso: 'Carved by Mrs. T. H. Sharp for Melbourne Exhibition 1904', purchased Gregson's Auctioneers. 53 x 39 cm
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An Australian Colonial two door dresser: Ex Lord McAlpine collection, c.1880, Hamilton, Victoria the dresser is constructed with eucalypt and pine, and has a variety of flair including eastern Germanic design used among the European communities in the mid-nineteenth century. Height 214 cm, width 142 cm depth 567 cm. Note: illustrated page 224 Memories: a Survey of early Australian furniture in the collection of the Lord McAlpine of West green
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A West Australian Arts & Crafts style jarrah and Sheoak fire screen, early 20th century school of William Howitt (1846-1928), probably by one of his students the central sheoak panel decorated with carved acanthus leaves and scroll motifs. Height 83 cm, width 51 cm
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A West Australian sterling silver serving spoon by Terry Walsh, c.1970's, signed 'TW' monogram with 'STG SIL' mark. Length 24.2 cm, weight 103grams
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A set of six West Australian silver spoons by Carmello Active Perth circa 1950, decorated in the mid-century modern style with textured hammered work to handles and bowls, signed 'Carmello' with stamped swan mark. Length 20 cm
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An interesting West Australian engraved silver presentation box, circa late 1920's, artist unknown, decorated with an engraved Art Deco stylised capital letter 'P' (Perth) opposite a swan and palm tree and possibly made as a commemorative piece or presentation item for the West Australian Centenary Perth 1929 weight 253grams (tested). Height 3.5 cm, length 11.5 cm, width 8.2 cm
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An Eric Carr West Australian kangaroo paw sterling silver ladle, c.1980, active Perth stamped 'EC' & 'STG.SIL' & 'Swan' mark. Length 16 cm, weight 51grams
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A pair Hardy Brothers Sydney, 2nd life Guards Regiment, silver menu card holders, probably dating circa World War I (1915-1919) stamped with makers mark 'Hardy Bros Sydney'. Note: probably commissioned for a visiting officers and military dignitaries, banquet. Height 8.5 cm
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A. J. Moulton Photographic Artist Perth two Topographical Views of Albany, c.1900, silver gelatine print. 17.5 x 25 cm & 10.5 x 13.5 cm (image size)
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A. J. Moulton Photographic Artist Perth two Topographical Views, Perth and swan river, c.1900, silver gelatine print. 17.5 x 25 cm & 10.5 x 13.5 cm (image size)
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A collection of 12 West Australian glass lantern plates, c.1920's - depicting images an unknown expedition to north Western Australia, including scenes with aborigines Also including is one slide showing a map that appears to be the Same route that Lord Forrest took in his early expedition plate size: 3 ¼' x 3 ¼'
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A Gordon Holdsworth (1885-1965) Arts & Crafts, 11th Battalion AIF, lidded tobacco jar, c.1914 - 1919, active Bridgetown, with hammered gumnuts and gum leaves decoration around upper jar rim the lid of the jar has an enamelled 11th Battalion AIF colour plaque, set inside a silver and rope-twist silver mount. Height 9 cm, diameter 8.5 cm
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A West Australian 28th Battalion AIF, swan Regiment, sweetheart brooch maker unknown. Diameter 2.5 cm
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A West Australian 28th Battalion AIF, sweetheart brooch 9ct yellow gold by Willis & Co, marked verso. Diameter 2.4 cm
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A West Australian 44th Battalion AIF, Blackboy Hill sweetheart brooch maker unknown. Note: the 44th Battalion, famous for shooting down the red Baron. Length 3.8 cm
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A West Australian Brookton & District presentation sterling silver 3 pieces tea set Assayed Birmingham 1909 & 1911, comprising tea pot, sugar bowl and milk jug engraved 'Presented to Mrs A. Vass, by the Residents of Brookton & District, 24th May 1920'. Teapot height 12 cm, total weight 445grams
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Roald Amundsen: the south pole (2 volumes) first edition, second impression, December 1912 an Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the 'Fram' 1910-1912 Translated from the Norwegian by A.G. Chater, with maps and numerous illustrations Published by John Murray, London
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i) West Australian Literature: Dryblowers Verses 1894-1922, Authors signed, presentation copy Murphy, Edwin Greenslade 'Dryblower' (1866-1939) A comprehensive selection of verses written during the past 30 years. Published by van Heurck and Thomas LTD, Printers 757A Hay Street Perth. Inscribed in ink '18/9/23 to dear old Arthur Edward Barsey ...'Dryblower'... Authors edition'; ii) 1930 Business Directory Western Australia Published by Cooks Business Directories limited 125 St. Georges Terrace, Perth
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A sterling silver and acrylic wall sculpture with ring, c.1970's, artist unknown constructed of acrylic and sterling silver layers, signed 'STG SIL, hand made, WM'. 34.5 x 37.5 cm
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Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) Cylinda-line for Stelton Denmark 4 pieces part tea and coffee set with serving tray coffee pot height 17 cm tray diameter 33.5 cm
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An Atomic Brevetti Robbiati Espresso coffee maker, mid 20th century, manufactured Italy, with Sydney retailers label, including two spare filters. Height 22.5 cm
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A 12 bolt Japanese Divers helmet, c.1940's, by the Kimura Tetsukizyo works, Nagasaki Japan, with criss-cross side window guards and internal telephone and split cock all valves complete and with original marked name plate on front breast plate. Height 41 cm
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Jean Chateignon: French bronze peasant girl on marble base Active c.1911 - 1924, signed in cast 'J. Chateignon' with foundry mark. Height 27.5 cm
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A large set of brass Balance scales and weights, early 20th century mounted on pine base, with set of graduating brass weights. Height 86 cm
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A figural spelter table lamp, c.1920-1940. Height 68 cm
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A pair Moser style, Bohemian, cut crystal and overlay glass lustres, early 20th century, with gilt and painted floral decoration. Height 25 cm
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Sir Richard F. Burton: the book of the Thousand Nights and a night, 12 volumes with fitted case, each volume having gilt embossed cover printed by the Kamashastra Society, for private subscribers only Published 1897 H.S. Nichols Ltd. London case height 21 cm, width 59 cm depth 32 cm
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A Russian painted icon, 19th century, with 13 various painted scenes, depicting Christ and Saints on wooden panel. 49 x 39.5 cm
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A Victorian framed portrait of a gentleman, c.1870-1890 silver gelatin print inside a gilt frame. Note: the portrait bears a resemblance to Prince Albert (1819-1861). 57 x 49 cm
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i) an Art Nouveau bronze 'La source' by Lucien Charles Edouard Alliot (1887-1967), depicting a semi nude maiden reaching upwards, signed in cast 'Alliot' with title plaque centre base. Height 14.5 cm, ii) A Continental cast bronze plaque, early 20th century depicting grape harvesting theme. Height 14.5 cm
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A vintage His Masters Voice enamel sign, mid 20th century. 23 x 30.5 cm
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A pair Georgian black powder Pistols, early 19th century military issue. Note: Barrels have been drilled. Length 44 cm
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An antique Matchlock Musket, early 19th century. Length 190 cm
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An 1883 pattern, British cavalry sword and scabbard, blade marked with various stamps. Length 104 cm
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A World War II Japanese Katana officers sword with scabbard a Showa blade by Kaneuji of Seki, dated 1942 with Kaneuji seal blade length 87.3 cm
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A Victorian walking stick, marked 'Ashford maker to the Queen'. Length 84 cm
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i) A vintage Elk horn handle Bowie knife, signed blade 'Sudd Messerfabrik Rostfrei'. Length 19 cm, ii) an antique Indonesian Kris. Length 45 cm iii) an antique horn handle Machete. Length 47 cm
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1963 Beatles autographed document and Beatles Records collection i) an autographed Beatles fan club document: the official Beatles fan club, signed 'John Lennon', Ringo star' & 'George Harrison', verso card, 'Paul McCartney'. 10.8 x 14 cm, ii) the Beatles, white album, 1968 Serial no. 0099803, apple Records, PMC 7068 iii) 1963 the Beatles' Christmas record Lyntone Recordings, LYN 492 iv) 1964 the Beatles' Christmas record Lyntone Recordings, LYN 757, with addressed album envelope and fan club news letter.…
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An autograph book with 1963 Beatles signatures, plus 1960's bands and Celebrity signatures the autograph book includes 60's English pop bands, TV / radio celebrities and two Manchester United Footballer signatures the majority of the important signatures were collected between 1962-1963. They include: the Beatles signatures, signed all four Members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo star and George Harrison, while performing at 'The Beat show', Playhouse Theatre, Manchester, 1963 Cliff Richards, Playhouse…
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A Victorian rosewood ladies dressing box, mid to late 19th century, decorated with brass and mother of pearl inlay the box interior fitted with compartments for perfume bottles, jewellery and personal items with secretive lower side-spring action drawer to one side, with contents including silver plated top jars, silver topped ruby glass scent bottles. Height 18.5 cm, width 28 cm depth 20 cm
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A Maritime ships steering wheel, early 20th century brass and hardwood timber construction. Wheel diameter 50 cm
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A cocoa de Mer 'Love nut' mounted on mahogany base. Height 30 cm
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A Hamilton watch Co., ships marine Chronometer with case, c.1920's, manufactured Lancaster, PA., USA in brass corner bound and mahogany case. Dial diameter 12.5 cm. Height 17.5 cm, 19.5 x 19.5 cm (case)
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A Russian ships marine Chronometer with fitted case, mid 20th century, manufactured USSR, with makers label plaque on case in brass corner bound and fitted wooden case dial diameter 12 cm. Height 20 cm, 19 x 19 cm (chronometer case)
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A German Art Deco style, metal case mantle clock, with 8 day pendulum movement, hourly gong striker. Height 27.5 cm
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A German walnut case wall clock, with 8 day pendulum movement, hourly gong striker. Note: with 2012 service receipt. Height 93 cm
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A 79pc Royal Copenhagen porcelain 'Flora Danica' part dinner and dessert service, late 19th and 20th century, blue wave and green printed marks, each piece finely painted with a botanical specimen identifiable with Latin name painted on the underside the plate borders are decorated with gilt-outlined serrated rim, some with gilt fretwork panels and alternating with painted suspending flowers and leaves the set comprising of: thirty dinner plates 25.5-27 cm, pattern numbers 20 3526 & 20 3535; one dinner…
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A Victorian Spode 60 piece part dinner service, mid to late 19th century, decorated with exotic birds, flowers and gilding against a cobalt blue border ground, comprising: 2 entree tureens, 1 large soup tureen, 25 dinner plates, 13 soup bowls (1 AF), 8 side plates, 2 tureen dishes,2 small tureens, 6 serving platters (various sizes), 1 odd plate some pieces marked with W.T. Copeland monogram tureen height 29 cm
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A William Moorcroft pomegranate inkwell, c.1904 - 1913, with silver plated top and original ink liner painted 'W.M.' green signature. Height 6.5 cm, diameter 11 cm
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A William Moorcroft open pomegranate vase, c.1918-1926 painted green/blue signature with impressed marks. Height 23 cm
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A William Moorcroft flambe leaves & berries vase, c.1928-1949 painted blue signature with impressed marks. Height 32.3 cm
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A William Moorcroft Florian Ware vase, c.1898 - 1905 painted green signature 'Moorcroft des'. Height 15 cm
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A William Moorcroft Claremont Toadstool squat vase (AF) - restored, c.1903 - 1913 painted green signature with 'Made for Liberty' mark. Height 7.5 cm, diameter 19 cm
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A pair William Moorcroft iris Florian Ware vases, c.1898 - 1905 painted green signature 'Moorcroft des' with printed Macintyre mark. Heights: 23 cm
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A Moorcroft Pottery Liberty Centenary collection vase dated 2002, designed by Emma Bossons. Limited edition 88/100, signed Emma Bossons with factory marks. Height 28 cm
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A Moorcroft Pottery Anatolia vase dated 2003, designed by Rachael Bishop numbered edition 215 for the Moorcroft collectors club, signed Rachael Bishop with factory marks. Height 21.5 cm
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A William Moorcroft pomegranate vase, c.1916-1918, signed green signature with Burslem factory marks. Height 23.5 cm
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A William Moorcroft flambe Friesia vase, c.1928-1949, signed green/blue signature with impressed 'Potter to the Queen' and various factory marks. Height 23.3 cm
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A rare Staffordshire flat-back figure of Mr. Punch, 19th century. Height 32 cm
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A Clarice Cliff Bizarre Patina tree vase, c.1932, hand painted ceramic printed factory marks to base. Height 19.3 cm
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An Art Deco Carlton Ware Jazz-stitch vase, c.1920's. Height 19 cm
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A William Moorcroft open pomegranate vase, c.1916-1920 painted green signature with impressed marks. Height 13.2 cm
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A William Moorcroft Pansy vase, c.1918-1929 painted blue signature with impressed marks. Height 8.8 cm
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i) A William Moorcroft wisteria squat vase, c.1918-1929, signed with impressed marks. Height 8.8 cm, ii) A Walter Moorcroft Hibiscus squat vase, c.1929-1953, signed with impressed marks and paper label. Height 7 cm
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An impressive carved Chinese Shoushan stone sculpture: eight Ming horses, early to mid 20th century carved after an earlier Ming subject style. Height 56 cm, width 47 cm, (including stand)
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An impressive Chinese carved ivory tusk: eight immortals, early 20th century, with wooden stand. Length 55 cm
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