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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:311
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & FurnitureLots with images:268
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:184
Date:10-May-2009
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A Victorian Ivory Handled sterling silver Presentation Trowel Of Victorian Relevance Maker's mark George Unite Birmingham 1865, the pointilated blade bearing the inscription 'Presented to Mrs Holt of Sedcourt (sic) on the occasion of her laying the foundation stone of the Presbyterian Church Glenorchy 12th April 1865' terminating in an ivory handle within a fitted presentation case 192grs total weight 28 cm long. Note: the inscription actually refers to a Victorian Western Districts sheep station by the…
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A Victorian sterling silver Presentation Goblet Of New South Wales Relevance Maker's mark possibly Charles Boyton London 1855, the ogee body with a central cartouche bearing the inscription 'Presented to Edwin Maxey Esqr. by his Pupils as a token of their respect and esteem Sydney Decr. 1856' within an embossed foliate surround the reverse chased and embossed with a scene showing sheep grazing in a paddock the stem and circular foot with further foliate decoration 264grs. total weight of silver 17.5 cm high
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A pair of 19th century silver plate mounted emu eggs, maker's mark J. Holt Melbourne 1879, each egg of ovoid form with a stippled ground surmounted respectively by an emu and kangaroo finial raised on a naturalistically cast support with applied wheat sheaves and leafs above a shaped foot each inscribed J. Holt Melbourne 1879 to the underside. Note: James Holt was employed by the Melbourne gold and silversmiths Kilpatrick & Co. And was the accredited craftsman of the mace manufactured for the Victorian…
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An Australian Silver Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell Maker's mark Palfrey Melbourne circa 1900, the hoof mounted with a hinged cover enclosing a porcelain inkwell above a linear engraved sleeve and a horse shoe mount the cover inscribed ''Rainbow' Died November 13th 1913' 13.5 cm wide. Note: G.H Palfrey operated as a jeweller and silversmith in Little Collins Street and Howey Place Melbourne from 1897-1924
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An Australian silver mounted emu egg maker's mark H. Steiner Adelaide circa 1875, ovoid the lower section applied with fern leaf mounts beneath a central silver medallion raised on a stem cast as a tree trunk and a naturalistically decorated circuclar foot hallmarked to underside with Queen Victoria monarch's head H. Steiner Crown and lion passant. Height 15 cm
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An Australian silver gilt pendant, maker's mark Evan Jones, New South Wales, the circular openwork surround inscribed New South Waleson a linear engraved ground applied with two interlaced flags stamped Evan Jones
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An Australian silver mounted ostrich egg cup and cover, maker's mark George Crisp, Victoria, ovoid the domed cover surmounted by a finial cast as an emu with applied fern leaves and Banksia the lower section flanked by foliate handles raised on a hexfoil base gilt wash interior the cover hallmarked G. Crisp
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A rare 19th century Australian cedar and mahogany, chip carved centre table, faint inscription Gosford 1875 to underside, the circular top profusely carved with a kookaburra floral and foliate decoration above a gumnut and a gum leaf frieze raised on a conforming tapering faceted standard with a circular platform base with claw feet 99.5 cm diameter. Height 69.5 cm
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An Australian Cedar Sideboard Attributed to Ernest Cooke Essendon early 20th Century, the rectangular top above three frieze drawers and three arched paneled doors with carved mask heads flanked by Corinthian columns plinth base 199 x 126 x 64 cm
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An Australian Art Deco blackwood side table Manufacturer's badge for H. Goldman Ltd Melbourne circa 1925, the rectangular parquetry inlaid top above a band frieze raised on square legs brass manufacturer's badge 70 x 71 x 41 cm
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A Late 19th century Australian Fiddleback Blackwood Dressing Table Attributed to W.H Rocke & Co. Melbourne circa 1885, the central shaped rectangular mirror back within foliate carved scroll supports above an arrangement of six short drawers and a central domed top storage compartment the serpentine top with a single frieze drawers raised on scroll supports carved with acorns and lion's paws on a concave platform base 122.5 x 169 x 59.5 cm. Note: featured in the exhibition catalogue Colonial Character:…
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An ebonised and brass sextant, with manufacturer's mark for Della Torre & Co London 19th century, the ebonised frame with ivory scale and vernier index mirror and magnifier mirror with three filters contained within a cedar box
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A Mercer rosewood cased two-day marine chronometer, retail mark for Kline & Company New York No. 621, the two-day movement with seconds and up-down subsidiary gimbal fitted to a brass bound three tier rosewood case 9.5 cm dial
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A collection of military and Airforce marching drums comprising a bass drum with two Royal Australian Air force Bomber Squadron crests and two kettle drums the first with a crest inscribed 1st Bn, the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) the second Royal Marines Portsmouth Gibraltar together with two novelty drums, a tambourine and two hammers
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A George II sterling silver salver maker's mark Dorothy Mills London 1754, the shaped scroll and shell cast rim with an embossed floriate and foliate border and a central armorial crest raised on three scroll supports 786. Grs total weight of silver 28.5 cm diameter
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A pair of George II sterling silver sauce boats maker's mark Peter Archambo I London 1731, each with a serpentine rim and scroll handle raised on an oval foot 876 grs. Total weight of silver. Height 9.5 cm
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A Russian silver and niello snuff box, maker's mark rubbed, Moscow 84 zolotnik, standard rectangular, decorated with architectural scenes to the lid base and sides gilt wash interior
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