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Decorative Arts Collection of the Late J.O. Fairfax AC, Day 1 — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:215
Sale Title:Decorative Arts Collection of the Late J.O. Fairfax AC, Day 1Lots with images:215
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:199
Date:31-Aug-2017
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A set of six Royal Worcester Australian Wildflower series plates, painted by A. Shuck, two plates marked 9762 (T) and 9762 4F, two marked Ellis Rowan series, initialled as (GG) and (Pp) each titled, illegible, one signed R. Austin Rd no 564935, one signed W. Hart, titled Cunningham (G4), all with Quaker grey border and gilded rim, dated 1913-1917, 23 cm diameter
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A set of eight Royal Worcester Australian wild bird cups and saucers, painted from watercolour designs by Ellis Rowan, each signed W. Powell, titled, Turquoisine, Splendid Grass and Bourke's Parakeet - red-eared fire-tailed, black-rumped parson and marked Grass Finch - Gouldian and crimson Finch, cups 10.8 saucer 16.8 cm diameter, (8)
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A pair of Australian Arts & Crafts walnut chairs with another similar armchair, probably by W. H. Rocke & Co of Melbourne, each upholstered in striped fabric, two matched and one larger, the largest 76 cm wide, 80 cm deep, 102 cm high. Provenance: Purchased 1985, Christie's Milton Park Bowral, no 75
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A pietra dura marble topped coffee table, by Leslie Walford, of circular form on a bamboo form bronze base, signed Leslie Walford with dedication to his friend James Fairfax to base, 77 cm diameter
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A Queen Elizabeth II Royal presentation silver and gold cigarette box by Garrard & Co Ltd, London 1972, decorated with reeded bands within floral cast borders, the hinged cover embellished with EIIR coronet in gold, enclosing gilded interior, 396 grams, 13 cm wide. Provenance: Presented by HRH Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh to Sir Hughie Idwal Edwards, VC, Kcmg, Cb, DSO, Obe, DFC Governor of Western Australia (1974-1975) and Mrs Dorothy Carew Edwards when H. M the Queen returned to the U. K for the…
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A set of four Victorian novelty kangaroo salts by John Samuel Hunt for Hunt & Roskell, London 1856, each modelled as a kangaroo on grassy rockwork base with shell form salt, 1338 grams, 12.5 cm high, (4)
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A late 19th century Conta & Boehme 'Sydney Herald Newspaper' figural tobacco jar, a polychrome painted caricature study reading the Sydney Herald, marked 2557 to cover, 25.5 cm high. Provenance: Reputedly purchased due to the resemblance of a Fairfax family member, this rare example depicts the Sydney Herald
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Sydney opera house commemorative silver by Stuart Devlin for David Jones, 1973, the goblets boxed, together with a set of four spoons (6)
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A Comprehensive Va Vista Alegre Portugal porcelain dinner service, customised with Fairfax Motto, embellished with blue bands picked out with gilded stars, each with lion rampant armorial and 'Lucem Fer Fac' banner, a version of the Fairfax family motto 'O Torch bear light. Other Notes: comprising, 1 large covered soup tureen with plate, 2 medium sized covered vegetable dishes, 1 gravy boat, 7 dinner plates, 12 entree plates, 18 side plates, 10 soup bowls, 13 crescent shaped side plates, 3 butter dishes, 5…
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A good early George III silver waiter by John Carter, London 1768, with pierced rim finely cast with beaded C scrolls, flower heads and foliage, the well engraved with coat of arms of Fairfax with Bangnell in pretence, on three pierced feet, 417 grams, 18.5 cm diameter
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A substantial George III 'East India Shipping' Interest silver salver, probably by William Bagnall, London 1814, with gadrooned rim on paw foot with unusual pineapple cartouche, the central well engraved with armorial, dedicated to the underside, Presented to Thomas Briggs Esq, Commander of hallmarked sterling Clorinde by the following Commanders of East India ships in Testimony of the high sense they entertain of hi professional abilities and for his great attention to them while under his convoy until…
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A Chinese export porcelain jug, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the footed jug, decorated to the exterior in lovely underglaze blue with figures surrounded by pavilions and flowering trees, a band of lotus petals to the lower section, and the raised foot, with a boat near mountains, the shaped lip with a floral, 'Ruyi' design to the inner rim, with spotted loop handle, 14 cm high
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An East India Company Chinese export tureen and two dishes, Qianlong period, circa 1775, the tureen painted with floral swags and sprays, with gilded hare mask handles, the plates painted with jovial European figures within landscapes, 23 cm diameter and 31 cm wide, (3), Literature, tureen illustrated: Art & Australia, Vol. 3, no. 4, page 262
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A rare Bermuda 'Chippendale' hall chair, circa 1780, with pierced flat back splat and drop in seat on cabriole front legs with ball and claw feet, of pegged and joint construction, 54 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 104 cm high
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A pair of Portuguese mahogany elbow chairs, mid 18th century, the carved top rail and waisted frame enclosing a pierced vase shaped splat, with scrolling arms above drop in seat on cabriole legs, claw and ball feet joined by stretchers, 62 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 113 cm high
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An Italian late 17th century walnut prie-dieu, circa 1680, the hinged top with gadrooned edge above frieze with rosettes, supported by columns on platform base with hinged lid on moulded plinth, 75 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 86 cm high
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A rare German faience hawk form jug, possibly Glienitz, circa 1765, boldly painted, the handle modeled as an entwined branch, 35 cm high. Provenance: Stodel Collection sticker (marked Fay 171) to base
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An Italian Montelupo tin glazed earthenware dish, 17th century, Boldly painted with stylised striding figure, 30 cm diameter
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A 17th century north European walnut and fruitwood Tric-Trac games table, the cover with central burr walnut veneer with feather banded border, lifts to reveal internal parquetry games board on turned legs with x-shaped stretcher, the cushion sided top unpins from the base, 105 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 82 cm high
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An Italian marble group carving, attributed to Lorenzo Bartolini (Italian 1777-1850), on plinth with inscription cane con Beccaccia (Il cane di Orazio hall), 88 cm wide, 36 cm deep, 42 height [dog with woodcock / the dog of Orazio hall], inscribed, Bartolini Diedeabbozzato, a Sno Kleiber Nel 1825, Termino in Segno Di Riconoscenza, all Amico Orazio Cotanza hall Li 1840, Translates: 'Bartolini gave sketch, a sno Kleieber in 1825, completed as a sign of recognition, a friend of Orazio and Costanza hall, 1840'…
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An impressive Egyptian Porphyry basin, possibly Roman, of oval form carved with well, 36 cm wide, 25 cm deep, 13 cm high. Provenance: Purchased in 1993 from McWhirter in London according to estate provenance card
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A rare pair of Charles II beech and oak joined stools, circa 1670, the single plank chamfered top above plain freeze, block and ring turned legs joined by stretchers, each 46 cm wide, 24 cm deep, 54 cm high
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A rare Charles II oak long joint stool, circa 1670, the single plank top above plain freeze, block and ring turned legs joined by stretchers,128 cm wide, 32 cm deep, 51 cm high
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A Charles II Laburnum and oak joined chest, circa 1680, Typically formed in two parts, the two plank top above geometric mitre-moulded front on stile supports, 102 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 93.5 cm high
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A very rare pair of Elizabethan silver lion Sejant spoons by William Caldwell, London 1598, the lion supporting a fleur de lis coat of arms on faceted tapering stem, 96 grams, (2)
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A James I silver seal top spoon by Daniel Cary, London 1624, the shaped finial on fig shaped bowl, 46 grams, 16 cm
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A Charles I silver seal top spoon by Daniel Cary, London 1628, the shaped finial on fig shaped bowl, 58 grams, 16.7 cm
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A large provincial silver seal top spoon, circa 1630, the large seal top engraved with initials Mn is, the large fig shaped bowl stamped with maker's mark Wl then another three times on the stem, 53 grams, 17.8 cm
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A large provincial silver and parcel gilt seal top spoon, circa 1630, the large seal top engraved with initials Ms Rs, the large fig shaped bowl stamped with makers mark I?G, 45 grams, 17 cm
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A rare Scandinavian silver gilt seal top spoon, circa 1650, the oval bowl with hallmarks, the stem with maidens head finial and engraved with initials Il, 39 grams, 16.5 cm
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A fine William and Mary silver porringer and cover, London 1689, the cover with foliate knop finial above swirling foliate chased decorative cover, the body with band of conforming palmette from the base, engraved W. S. M, hallmarked maker rubbed Rc? cover not marked, 616 grams, 21 cm wide, 15.5 cm high
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An exceptional Queen Anne secretaire toilet mirror, circa 1700s, with original bevelled plate glass, the feather banded fall front enclosing secretaire with pigeon holes and drawers, resting on pull out arms flanking shaped drawer fitted with compartments and pair of boxes, 41 cm wide, 26 cm deep, 89 cm high
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A Queen Anne walnut wing armchair, circa 1710, the padded shaped back, shaped wings and outscrolled arms standing on walnut cabriole legs carved with cartouche motif at the knees, upholstered in exceptionally fine petit and gros point tapestry with figures, birds and animals, 80 cm wide, 79 cm deep, 112 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Mallett in 1992 according to provenance note
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A George I walnut and Featherbanded chest of drawers, circa 1720, three short above three graduated drawers on bracket feet, 102 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 100 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from David Jones Gallery 1976
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A Regency Chinoiserie ivory and polychrome painted side/sewing table, the top lifting to reveal compartment, the escutcheon placed on frieze dummy drawer, on tapered legs, 48 cm wide, 37.5 cm deep, 73 cm high
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A George II walnut side table, second quarter 18th century, the dish top above single drawer, oak lined with compartments, the shaped apron on cabriole legs with fan carved pad feet, 75 cm wide, 51.5 cm deep, 70 cm high
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A good Worcester serving platter, circa 1770, of rectangular form with canted corners, the blue scale ground with gilded reserves of exotic birds, butterflies flowers and insects, 39 x 29 cm
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A rare late 18th century Bow 'Seasons' Autumn figure, modelled carrying a wheat sheaf with blossoms, the leaning figure of a boy polychrome painted on a scrolling naturalistic base, 22.5 cm high. Provenance: Penfold Nyland collection sticker verso, Hyam & Co 158 Brompton Road London label
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An exceptional George III mahogany pedestal partners desk, circa 1765, the sloping and adjustable top with finely carved gadrooned border above three drawers frieze enclosing on long drawer with central partition and leather mounted pull out board, supported by the pedestals each with three drawers flanking a kneehole cupboard, mirroring the partner side with dummy frieze drawer, with key, 135 cm wide, 78.5 cm deep, 83 cm high, one key. Provenance: Purchased Mallett & Son London in 2000, Mallett Millennium…
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A William and Mary silver porringer, London 1693, with S scroll handles on curved lobed and fluted lower band, bright cut band and crest, initialled T. P M. D 1696 to base, makers mark worn, 115 grams, 13.5 cm at widest
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A pair of Queen Anne silver candlesticks by Andrew Raven, London 1702, each on stepped base with canted corners, the turned stem terminating in spool shaped socket, the base engraved with coat of arms, 667 grams, 16.8 cm high. Provenance: Art Gallery of N. S. W rare & beautiful Things, 1961 no 132
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A large Queen Anne Britannia standard silver tankard by John Gibbons, London 1706, of slight tapering cylindrical form engraved with crest, corkscrew thumb piece and scrolled handle engraved Ske, stepped domed cover, 1050 grams, 21.5 cm high
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A Queen Anne Britannia standard silver tankard by James Rood, London 1711, of slight tapering cylindrical form with bifurcated thumb piece and scrolling handle engraved Rh, the flattened cover with reeded rim, 569 grams, 16.5 cm high
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A Queen Anne Britannia standard silver chocolate pot by Nathaniel Locke, London 1712, of tapered cylindrical form with domed cover and faceted spout with scrolling wooden handle, the base engraved Ar, hallmarks to cover and pot, total weight 523 grams, 21 cm high
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A fine and rare George I silver coffee pot by Augustine Courtauld, London 1716, the high domed top and bell finial above faceted and C capped spout on tapered cylindrical form and stepped base, engraved arms of Bucknall, 622 grams
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A good George I double-Lipped silver sauceboat by Augustin Courtauld, London 1725, with gilded interior, double C scroll handles on heavily cast body on stepped oval spread foot, engraved with armorials of Wyndham of Orchard Wyndham (ancestor of the Earls of Egremont), 21 cm wide, 555 grams
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A George I Britannia standard silver tankard by Mathew Madden, London 1716, of tapering cylindrical form with reeded band, the bifurcated capped thumb piece and scrolled handle engraved St, makers mark 'Ma', 617 grams, 17 cm high
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A good George I silver caster by Paul de Lamerie, London 1737, the finial on chased and pierced high dome cover with cartouche of intertwined cornucopia on reeded band, the waisted body embellished with lion masks joined by festooned garland above moulded stepped circular foot, 24.5 cm high
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A good pair of George II silver waiters by Abraham Buteux, London 1728, of plain square form with everted molded rim on four bracket feet, total weight 546 grams, 15 cm, (2)
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A George II Irish silver alms dish, Dublin 1730, of plain circular form with everted rim, engraved with crest, 440 grams, 23.5 cm
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A George II silver coffee pot by Robert Makepeace, Newcastle 1738, of plain tapering cylindrical form with folded in foot, the bell shaped finial on stepped dome cover, acanthus capped spout and wooden handle, 881 grams, 22.5 cm high
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A George II silver coffee pot by Ayme Videau, London 1745, of tapering cylindrical form with tucked in foot, the stepped dome cover with bell finial, scrolling wooden handle, engraved with crest and armorial, total weight 952 grams, 24.5 cm high
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A George II silver sauceboat, London 1758, with gadrooned shaped rim and acanthus capped handle, on shell and gadrooned molding on spread foot, engraved with lion rampant and spear crest, 579 grams, 22 cm wide
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A large Chantilly Kakiemon 'Seau a Bouteille' wine cooler, circa 1735, of cylindrical form with dragon form handle mounts, painted with squirrel and Kakiemon flowers, red hunting horn mark, 16 height x 19 cm diameter
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A good matched pair of Chantilly Kakiemon Rafraichissoirs, circa 1730, of typical form with branch and leaf handles, each painted with squirrel and kakiemon flowers, red hunting horn mark on one, 9.5 cm high, (2)
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A fine and rare set of four large Louis IV provincial walnut fauteuils open armchairs, circa 1700s, each with shaped flat back over scrolling arms over shaped seat rail on cabriole legs joined by x-shaped stretcher, upholstered in yellow buffalo suede, each 65 cm wide, 69 cm deep, 108 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Mallett in London as from Château de Savigny-les-Beaune France according to provenance note
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A pair of Charles x Empire Egyptian revival Palais Royale candlesticks in ormolu & mother of pearl, circa 1810, the acanthus cast socles supported by three neo Egyptian heads, the faceted stems terminating in claw and ball feet on circular foot, each 20 cm high
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A fine Chantilly leaf-shaped cup and saucer, circa 1735, each painted in Kakiemon style with leaf branch and pomegranate design, brown-edged rims, the cups handle and saucers stalk picked out in green, both with red hunting horn mark
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A Chantilly Kakiemon 'ecuelle' porringer cover & stand, circa 1735, of quatrelobed form painted with Kakiemon flowers and insects, the cover with flower knop, the tray with brown-edged rim, red hunting horn mark, tray 23.5 width, dish 15.5 cm wide, (2). Other Notes: for similar examples refer to the Metropolitan Museum New York
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An extremely rare and possibly unique Chantilly Kakiemon verre a liqueur, circa 1735, This rare form not recorded in any literature on Chantilly, painted in a kakiemon design, 8 cm high
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The Sir Cecil Beaton CBE desk, a fine Louis XVI tulipwood & parquetry Bureau en Pupitre, the three quarter pierced gallery top above the tooled leather mounted sloping top, flanked by narrow drawers to the sides above the front tambour shutters enclosing nine small drawers bordered with purpleheart, embellished all round with trellis sycamore parquetry and boxwood stringing framed by ormolu beading, on tapering legs headed by foliate ormolu mounts, joined by two open galleried platform shelves with figured…
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A Louis XVI style Savonnerie carpet, 20th century, the carved design, a pale ivory field with an oval flourish of flowers within a blue ribbon surround, the ivory field with shaped foliage border enclosing festoons of flowers executed in pink, blue, green and gold, 402 cm long, 295 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased Galerie Catan, Paris, 1966, one of the most important carpet and tapestry galleries in Paris from 1956 to 1981
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A rare French 'Vierge Ouvrante' carved ivory figure of Nelson, 19th century, the torso opening to reveal a depiction of Nelson's death at Trafalgar, 19 cm high
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French provincial fruitwood cane back dining chairs, a set of six and two carvers, circa 1880, the carvers with red leather seats and arms, the six with floral carved crests, the cane seats with serpentine carved seating rails above channel grooved cabriole, the carvers 55 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 97 cm high
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A Sevres style 'Celeste' porcelain platter, second half 19th century, of elongated octagon form, centrally painted with court scene of a mother and daughter at play pulling her daughter on a ribbon bound trolley horse, within an architectural garden, 41 cm wide
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Atelier Bernard Apt faience marbleized dinner service, extensive service, mostly signed, 122 pieces. Other Notes: comprising, 14 dinner plates, 21 soup plates, 10 side plates, 14 entree plates, 17 double handled soup bowls, 1 large covered soup tureen, 1 long oblong serving dish, 2 covered comports, 1 hot chocolate pot, 1 oval platter, 1 large platter, 2 large round platters, 8 coffee cups, 9 coffee cup saucers, 9 teacups and 11 teacup saucers (122)
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A French provincial fruitwood farmhouse table, late 19th early 20th century, the three plank top framed and on cabriole legs with shell motif carved apron, 224 cm wide, 96 cm deep, 76 cm high
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A Royal Saxon Meissen Kakiemon large dish, mark for Knigliche Hof Conditorei, circa 1740, painted with the 'Gelbe lowe' pattern, with tiger curled around flowering bamboo and prunus, with interspersed blossom, dark brown rim, blue crossed sword mark within purple enamelled Hc mark and inventory number 250, impressed 22 - 3 to base, 33.5 cm diameter
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A rare Royal Saxon Meissen Kakiemon bowl and cover, Johanneum mark, circa 1728-1731, embellished with kakiemon designs, the cover with crouching hare finial, blue crossed sword mark and incised Johanneum marks, 12.5 cm diameter
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A George III Sheraton style marble topped console, of restrained form with band of parquetry inlay on straight tapered legs, 88 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 76 cm high
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A George II grey veined marble topped walnut centre table, circa 1730, with incised carved cabriole legs terminating in pad foot, 104 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 73 cm high
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A rare and fine George III lion mask strainer spoon, possibly Orlando Jackson & James Young, the finely modelled lion mask handle above acanthus and vine wrapped reeded stem terminating in pierced frilled bowl, marks obstructed by piercing, 280 grams, 31 cm long, Literature, London Goldsmiths 1697-1837 A. G. Grimwade pp 755, 559, the collectors Dictionary of the silver & gold of Great Britain & North America by Michael Clayton p283 Fig 561d (illustrated)
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An Irish George III sterling silver two-handled footed cup by Charles Townsend, Dublin 1771, of baluster form with acanthus capped handles, finely chased and embossed with flute player, lamb and birds amongst c scrolls and floral sprays, engraved with crest and letter L in swan mounted cartouche, 443 grams, 15.5 cm high
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A George III silver Snuffer tray by James Morrison, London 1760, of waisted shaped form with shell capped handle on four pad feet, engraved with coat of arms, 260 grams, 19.5 cm wide, with silver plate snuffers of the same period
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A George III silver tankard, London 1765, of tapering cylindrical form with reeded band, the foliage capped thumb piece and scrolled handle engraved as makers mark rubbed, 775 grams, 19 cm high
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George III silver coaster by Edward Lowe, London 1775, with pair, probably Bateman, circa 1795, the first with pierced gallery on three ball and claw feet, the pair with fruitwood turned bases, marks rubbed, 13 and 12 cm diameter, (3)
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A set of four George III silver Sauceboats by Parker & Wakelin, London 1776, each with ribbon tied reeded rim, handle and collet foot, engraved with crest, 1274 grams, (4)
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A George III silver cake basket by Robert Hennell, London 1782, of neoclassical design with pierced, engraved and bright cut detailing, engraved with crest to well, 36.5 cm wide, 739 grams
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A pair of George III silver coasters, possibly John Touliet, London 1795, of restrained form with reeded wirework gallery, the silver well with engraved 'Arm & anchor' crest mounting a turned wooden base, 14 cm diameter
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An unusual George III silver soup ladle by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson, London 1804, the eagle form handle on tapering stem to acanthus capped oval bowl, 379 grams, 36.5 cm long
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A matched Victorian silver flatware table service, various makers and Dates, 1845-1858, in the Albert pattern and near comprehensive setting for twelve, (81). Other Notes: comprising, 11 table knives, 12 entree knives, 9 table forks, 12 entree forks, 11 soup spoons, 11 dessert spoons, 10 tea spoons, 1 large fish slice, 2 butter knives, 1 pair of sugar tongs and 1 sugar sifter spoon (81)
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A Victorian silver 'Japonaise' Aesthetic pitcher and two goblets by John Aldwinckle & James Slater, London 1882/4, of tapered form, the jug with bamboo handle, each chased with cranes, blossom and butterflies, each hallmarked, 898 grams, tallest 20 cm, (3)
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An interesting Victorian silver tea pot by Stephen Smith, London 1873, finely chased and embossed with oak leaf design on an oak bark textured ground, with branch finial, 469 grams, 21.5 cm wide
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An English 19th century metamorphic flame mahogany gentlemans dressing cabinet, the rectangular top with hinged panels opening to reveal baize lined compartment below the ratchet lift up mirror on two cupboard doors revealing four fitted drawers to one side and cabinet on the other, on plinth base, 74 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 75 cm high
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An impressive George IV mahogany pier table, probably Scottish, circa 1820-1830, the red granite top above carved apron and finely deep carved acanthus capped s-scroll legs terminating in claw feet, straight back legs, 103 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 91 cm high
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A matched Imari dinner service, mostly Davenport late 19th century, in typical palette picked out in gilt, (42). Provenance: The Estate of the late Mervyn Horton. Other Notes: comprising, 1 large covered soup tureen and platter, 1 small covered soup tureen, 2 covered vegetable dishes, 1 large grooved meat platter, 1 small platter, 1 teapot, 18 dinner plates, 9 soup bowls, and 8 side plates (42)
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An English George IV brass bound mahogany lap desk artists box, circa 1825, on later stand, with inset tooled leather top opening to vacant compartment with adjustable brass arms, the side with inset brass handle of fitted drawer containing compartments with original paints by Reeves & Inwood and others, 53.5 cm wide, 39 cm deep, 79 cm high including stand. Provenance: Purchased Connor Galleries, 1992
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A Shirvan Marasali prayer rug, Azerbaijan, 19th century, a fine example with repeated 'Boteh' paisley motif on a blue ground, with spandrels above the 'Mihra' or prayer arch containing designs imitating combs and scissors, 150 cm long, 125 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased Nomadic rug Traders, 1993, Exhibitions, Pathways through Paradise, Oriental rugs in Australian Collections' Exhibition., Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, September, 2004, Literature, Nomadic rug Traders, Illust. Plate 16, 'Floored Genius', Sydney…
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A central Persian Sultanabad carpet, late 19th century, a particularly beautiful example with an unusual golden yellow ground, displaying a central design of floral sprays in vases, with tonal 'Abrash' changes in the blue corner spandrels, 188 cm long, 120 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased Nomadic rug Traders, 1993. Other Notes: smaller Sultanabad rugs are less frequently encountered. Like all pieces large and small, they are characterised by a likeness of palette and designs reflecting the 'decorative arts'…
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A Kirman prayer rug, Southern Persia, circa 1900, finely woven depicting the garden of paradise with exotic birds and animals in intertwining branches above ponds and ducks, surrounded by a pale blue border of birds and blossoms, 200 cm long, 140 cm wide
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An Armenian Kula rug, Southern Caracas early 20th century, with repeated cloud band motif of cochineal red on a light blue field, finished with a separated meander border, 192 cm long, 140 width. Provenance: Purchased Ahmet Guler, star carpet Store, Urgap Turkey, Kayser Cad no. 14, 1978
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A Kuba rug, Azerbaijan early 20th century, woven with an all over repeat design of stylised floral bouquets and vases on a black ground, finished with a red stylised flower and leaf border, 190 cm long, 121 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased Brian Moore, 1987
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A woven Tent entrance hanging, Southern Turkestan, circa 1900, of typical design and composition, 158 cm long, 127 cm wide, Literature, Art & Australia, Vol.3, no.4, page 258-259
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A Bakhtiari carpet, south Western Iran, featuring nomadic flower motifs against a reddish-brown background, surrounded by separated borders of geometric design, 287 cm long, 102 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased Kuwait, 1978
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Senneh Turkish Kilim rug, early 20th century, with alternating animal motif in geometric designs, 208 cm long, 121 cm wide
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A Meshad carpet, Eastern Persia, circa 1930, displaying a central blue and red medallion on an ivory ground with blue spandrels to each corner, 226 cm long, 136 cm wide
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An Indo Dutch Colonial brass mounted hardwood chest, with scrolling brass mounts and swing carry handles, on turned feet, 50 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 49 cm high
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An 18th century Persian Qu'ran manuscript page, depicting the story of Joseph, gouache on vellum, with script verso, 16.5 x 27 cm within double side view perspex box frame
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A miniature depicting a female in a yellow dress, possibly Indian 19th century, the woman finely painted depicticted in a tiled courtyard, 30 x 20 cm
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An Indian miniature depicting an erotic scene, 19th century, depicting a male and female lover recumbent on a carpet in mountain foothills, their saddled horses tied to the tree at a nearby river, 27.5 x 21 cm
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