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Fine Furniture, Silver, Paintings, Asian and Decorative Arts — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:222
Sale Title:Fine Furniture, Silver, Paintings, Asian and Decorative ArtsLots with images:219
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:184
Date:7-Jun-2022
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Royal Copenhagen, flora Danica porcelain leaf dish, 20th century, with branch-form handle with flowerhead terminals, centered by a botanical specimen, named in Latin to the underside, printed factory mark, underglaze blue wave mark and numbered, width 22 cm depth 17 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Graham, NSW
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First period Worcester, porcelain teapot, late 18th century, blue cobalt oxide decoration of floral sprays and oriental scenes, lid surmounted by peony-shaped finial, together with a similarly decorated creamer, crescent-moon hallmark to bases (2), height 14 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW
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First period Worcester, two porcelain teacups, late 18th century, blue cobalt oxide decoration of demi-lunes and floral sprays, together with matching saucers, crescent-moon hallmark to bases (4), diameter 13 cm (larger saucer). Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW
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First period Worcester, two porcelain bowls, late 18th century, blue cobalt oxide decoration of floral sprays, together with a Worcester plate decorated with flowers and pinecones, crescent-moon hallmark to bases (3), diameter 16 cm (bowl); 21 cm (plate). Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW
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William Moorcroft, Florian Ware vase, c. 1900, 'Poppy and Leaf' pattern, decorated with sprays of blue flowers against a light blue ground, incised 'W. M. Des', with printed Florian Ware mark, height 23 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Sally Tuffin for Moorcroft, large baluster vase, 1993, Tasmanian blue gum pattern, numbered 19/50, decorated with flowering gum nuts amongst gum leaves on a blue and green ground, signed and dated, height 42 cm. Provenance: Liberty Lane, Sydney, 1994. Private collection, Sydney
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Queen Mary Present: porcelain part dessert service, c. 1934, hand painted with flowers and insects, comprising three plates and three cake stands, one (A/F), with Buckingham Palace gift card 'From her Majesty the Queen, for the Bazaar. 18th June 1934, Bridgewater Hospital', and newspaper, height 10 cm diameter 23.5 cm (stand). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Royal Worcester, porcelain campagna vase, 1912, the twin handle vase painted with an Arcadian scene by Harry Davis and highlighted with gilded scrolls and motifs, signed, restored, height 16 cm width 17.5 cm
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Meissen, collection of plates, set of eight slip cast porcelain bread plates decorated with hand-painted flowers and bugs and gold lustre to the rims, together with two similarly decorated serving dishes and two Royal Crown Derby serving dishes, factory stamps to bases (12), diameter 19 cm (bread plates); diameter 26 cm (Rcd dish). Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW
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Attributed to WMF (Germany), Art Nouveau punch bowl, c. 1900, silver plated mounts, green glass bowl (A/F), height 39 cm width 43 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Louis Sosson (French, active 1905-1930), Oriental dancer with fan, c. 1920, wearing a flowing gown, her hair carved with headband and stylised roundels, holding a fan in one hand, on marble base, signed, restored, height 25.5 cm. Provenance: purchased in Paris in the 1920?s by mark Foy, Sydney (by repute)
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Rene Lalique, Ondines plate, model no. 3003, designed 1921, opalescent glass, decorated in high relief with six female nudes in water, signed 'Lalique France', diameter 27.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW
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William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854-1924), Arts & Crafts brass Wall/table lamp, c. 1890, executed by W.A.S.B, on tripod base, with frosted glass shade, stamped, height 37 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of English brass tavern candlesticks, late 19th century, with a dished base with a bell in the shaft (2), height 32 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854-1924), Arts & Crafts copper and brass two-light wall sconce, c. 1890, executed by W.A.S.B, decorated with stylised flowers, on wooden mount, stamped, together with a Benson copper and brass oil lamp, stamped, no glass shade (2), 25 x 22 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854-1924), Arts & Crafts copper kettle on stand, c. 1890, executed by W.A.S.B, with rattan handle, stamped, no burner, together with to Benson copper jugs, stamped (3), height 29 cm; 24 cm; 22 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854-1924), Arts & Crafts copper and brass chandelier, c. 1890, executed by W.A.S.B, the copper petals forming a stylised flower, with brass fittings, with three Pyrex glass shades, stamped, diameter 59 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Eight day marine chronometer, by Morris Tobias, c. 1820, silvered dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary dial, signed 'Morris Tobias 31 Minories, London', house in an ebonised mantle case carved with acanthus leaves, with later key, height 27 cm width 27 cm depth 14 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of French gilt and patinated bronze three light candelabra, late 19th century, in the manner of Clodion, each molded as a cherub holding scroll branches, raised on square marble base with ormolu mounts, one nozzle missing (2), height 44 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, QLD
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Chinese export black lacquer game box, c. 1900, with Chinoiserie gilt decoration, with fitted interior comprising lidded compartments for tokens, height 12 cm width 37 cm depth 30 cm. Provenance: The collection of Sir Colin Campbell Stephen, Sydney, thence by descent
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Pair of Georgian style giltwood wall brackets, each with fluted design (2), height 26 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Georgian mahogany miniature chest-of-drawers, late 19th century, with four drawers and gilded brass escutcheons, height 24 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Louis XVI style Rosso Levanto marble and ormolu mounted Cassolette, with ormolu finial, baluster-shaped body flanked by two wolf head shaped handles, raised on circular socle and a square base, height 61 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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French gilt bronze cartel clock, 19th century, the black circular dial with Roman numerals, within a rectangular case decorated with scrolls, putti and ribbons, surmounted by a portrait of Louis XIV, height 105 cm width 50 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Louis XV style bronze and ormolu mantel clock, by Deniere, Paris, late 19th century, twin-barrel movement with strike on bell, the case surmounted by a female figure holding a cornucopia in one hand, the gilded metal dial with Roman numerals, backplate stamped 'Deniere, a Paris' and numbered '135', height 67 cm width 55 cm depth 21 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Japanese Tansu chest, decorated with geometric wood marquetry, opening top above pair of panelled mother-of-pearl inlaid doors enclosing a fitted interior, above a single long drawer (A/F), height 47 cm width 44 cm depth 26 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW
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Sino Tibetan bronze Bodhisattva, 19th century, the Buddhist deity dressed in crown, jewels and flowing scarves, seated in dhyanasana, on a lotus base, height 40 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Chinese bronze Buddha, dressed in an elaborate flowing robe with his hands in Abhaya mudra, seated on a lotus base, height 37.5 cm. Provenance: Bonhams, 18 Nov 2012, Sydney, lot 148
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Nepalese gilded bronze of a Bodhisattva, the standing figure with serene face, wearing a tiara and holding a bell in one hand and a vajra in the other, on a lotus base further mounted on a stepped plinth, height 43 cm
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Nepalese bronze figure of Vasudhara, seated at her leisure with right foot extended, the bodhisattva holds attributes in each hand, height 19.5 cm
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Thai gilded bronze Buddha, 19th century, seated in sattvasana on a lotus base placed on a three tier pedestal, his right hand in bhumisparshamudra, the left resting on his lap, wearing a samghati and jewels, the hair worked with tight curls pulled up around the ushnisha topped with a flame, height 45.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Chinese bronze footed bowl, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), of oval shape with elaborate incised decoration of stylised clouds and geometric motifs, together with a later Chinese bronze incense burner, with twin dragon handles, and a Chinese bronze vessel with archaic style motifs (3), height 12 cm width 19.5 cm depth 17.5 cm (oval bowl). Provenance: David Jones gallery, Sydney, November 1984 (oval bowl), the Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
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Persian coco-de-mer Kashkul 'Beggar's Bowl', late 19th century, formed of half the original nut, cusped around the lobed opening, carved with scrolling floral decoration around figural group, the sides with a band containing Naskh inscription, the top inlaid with three glass stones, suspension chain at each end, 11 x 25 cm
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Japanese carved boxwood okimono, depicting three wise monkeys, on wooden stand, height 9 cm
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Japanese carved ivory okimono of an old man, Meiji period (1868-1912), holding a nest in one hand and gently feeding hatchlings, artist's signature to base, height 17 cm
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Japanese carved ivory okimono of a woman, Meiji period (1868-1912), dressed in kimono, holding a laundry basket over her shoulder, artist's signature to base, height 20 cm
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Japanese carved ivory okimono of a warrior, Meiji period (1868-1912), his flowing dress encrusted with mother-of-pearl jewels, holding a weapon in one hand and laurel branch in the other hand, red artist's seal to base, height 22 cm
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Japanese carved ivory okimono of woman, by Mitsuyuki, Meiji period (1868-1912), holding one clam in one hand and a knife in the other hand, a basket of clams at her feet, artist's signature to base, artist's seal missing, together with a carved ivory okimono of man holding a lantern, signed (2), height 12 cm; 14 cm
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Chinese porcelain water dropper, the vessel formed as a peach with bright purple and blue glaze (A/F), height 6.5 cm
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Two Chinese porcelain mille Fleurs chargers, similarly decorated in a dense pattern of overlapping flower heads loosely painted in famille rose enamels, and bases bearing Qianlong marks, with metal wall mounts (2), diameter 33 cm; 32.5 cm
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Chinese Kraak Ware dish, late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), of circular from with slightly flared and scalloped rim, the interior decorated in blue underglaze with central medallion portraying two men, the rim divided into eight fan shaped panels filled with floral motifs and four men, minor hairline, diameter 28 cm
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Pair of Canton famille rose vases, late 19th century, colorfully enameled on each side with court scenes reserved on a field strewn with flowers, birds and butterflies, scrolling gilt chilong applied to necks (2), height 30 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Chinese porcelain famille rose vase, mounted as a table lamp, decorated with temple dogs and vases of flowers, with cream silk shade and giltwood base, height 45 cm (without shade). Provenance: Private Collection, QLD
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Chinese porcelain famille rose twin handle vase, mounted as a table lamp, decorated figures in landscape, with cream silk shade and giltwood base, height 44 cm (without shade). Provenance: Private Collection, QLD
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Pair of French gilded bronze candelabra, late 19th/ early 20th century, each candelabrum with seven branches of scrolling leaves and lilies emerging from a twin-handle urn (2), height 100 cm width 45 cm
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French gilt bronze jewellery casket, late 19th century, of rectangular form with canted corners, the lid decorated with a mythological scene depicting Venus and cupid, the sides adorned with floral urns, raised on cast toupie feet, velvet lined interior, maker's stamp to underside, height 12.5 cm width 19.5 cm depth 16 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, QLD
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Pair of gilt bronze figural candelabra, late 19th century, each modelled as classical maiden standing on a ball and holding a flowering branch with two lights, one nozzle missing and one candelabra (A/F), height 39.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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French gilt-bronze mantel clock, by Henri Marc, Paris, c. 1870, the circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed 'Henri Marc a Paris', the case surmounted by a figure of Francis I of France astride a caparisoned horse, raised on stepped base with armorial and foliate decoration, together with a pair of ormolu urn-shaped garnitures, decorated with figures in landscape, raised on square bases, one (A/F) (3), height 53 cm width 34 cm (clock); height 36.5 cm (garnitures). Provenance: The Estate of…
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Pair of French bronze and gilt bronze figural candelabra, late 19th century, each modelled as male figure holding above his head a palm tree flanked by two scrolled branches with cut crystal drops (2), height 47 cm
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Pair of French gilded bronze and brass lamps, mark of Gagneau, late 19th century, of bell form with high-relief decoration of cherubs playing musical instruments, both sitting on similarly decorated stands, with spherical frosted glass shades, signed 'Gagneau Rue D'Enghien 25', electrified (2), height 60 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW
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Victorian painted earthenware figure of a Cairn terrier, c. 1874, with English registration mark impressed to the underside dated '9th February 1874', height 37 cm width 46 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, QLD
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Burmantofts Pottery, England, Aesthetic movement faience umbrella stand, c. 1890, bright teal glaze, impressed mark to underside, a few visible chips (A/F), height 62 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Miniature portrait of a gentleman, early 19th century, depicting a fashionable Regency gentleman, in a black double breasted jacket, high collar and cravat, within a fine giltwood frame, in glass case, 25 x 22 cm (framed). Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW
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Two miniature portraits, 18th/19th century, one depicting a young lady in Georgian dress, initialed and dated 'J.G. 1783', in a brass frame, the other depicting a girl in Victorian dress in a subtle copper frame (2), 13 x 11.5 cm (brass frame). Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW
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French silver pocket sun dial, by Baradelle, Paris, France, c. 1701-1750, of octagonal shape, inset with compass, engraved with hour scales for latitudes 43° to 52°, folding bird gnomon, the reverse engraved with the latitudes of French and other Continental cities, in leather case with red velvet lining, 7.2 x 6.2 cm. Provenance: The collection of Sir Colin Campbell Stephen, Sydney, thence by descent
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Georgian ivory cased Porter's Magnetic pocket sundial, c. 1824, in circular engine turned ivory case, the paper dial printed 'S. Porter, Fecit, Feb 16, 1824', retains paper label to lid, diameter 5.3 cm. Provenance: The collection of Sir Colin Campbell Stephen, Sydney, thence by descent
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Continental carved ivory seal, early 19th century, depicting a hound' gripping its prey, height 5.2 cm
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Austrian gold cigarette case, mark of K.W., Vienna, early 20th century, 14ct rose gold, rectangular with cabochon clasp, marked, weight 106 grams 9 x 8 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Bohemian silver, enamel and sapphire cigarette case, mark of Bruder Klein Brunn, c. 1900, 800 silver, the rectangular case set with four sapphires and embellished with white enamel, engraved crest to centre, hallmarked, weight 111 grams 7.8 x 8.2 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Enamel, pearl and gold pocket watch, by Valere, Paris, verge escapement, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and signed Valere a Paris, the case with pearl surround, the back with depicting the goddess Artemis with two hounds, in display case, glass crystal (A/F), diameter 5.3 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Georgian sterling silver pair cased pocket watch, by Benjamin gray and Justin Vulliamy, London, 1772, fusee verge movement, silver regulation, white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic arcaded chapter, central painted rural scene, with silver inner case and covered outer with repousse and engraved decoration, movement signed, diameter 5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Sir Colin Campbell Stephen, Sydney, thence by descent
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Swiss gold pocket watch, by S. Smith, London, c. 1913 (case), Swiss movement, engine turned silvered dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary dial, in 18ct yellow gold case, dial and movement signed, weight 58 grams diameter 4.8 cm. Provenance: The collection of Sir Colin Campbell Stephen, Sydney, thence by descent
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Gold pocket watch, by Bennett, red lion Street Holborn, London, engine turned silvered dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary dial, in 18ct yellow gold case, case by cap, London, case and movement signed, weight 70 grams diameter 4.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Sir Colin Campbell Stephen, Sydney, thence by descent
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Three full hunter pocket watches, comprising a sterling silver pocket watch, signed Stewart Dawson & Co, Liverpool & London, a sterling silver pocket watch, signed a. W. Co. Waltham and a gold plated pocket watch, signed A.W. Co. Waltham (3), approx. Diameter 5.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George III sterling silver waiter, mark of Henry Chawner, London, 1791, of oval form with scalloped rim, engraved floral border and monogram to centre, hallmarked, together with a Georgian Irish sterling silver waiter, mark of Dublin (2), length 16 cm weight 120 grams; diameter 16 cm; weight 229 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Brisbane
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French silver Touring Companion, mark of PNB, Paris, 1819-1838, for heating and mixing drinks, comprising a spirit burner with lid, a tripod stand surmounted by three hound's heads, a beaker and a lidded beaker with gilded interiors, each retains French standard marks (4), weight 617 grams height 10 cm (cup closed). Provenance: The collection of Sir Colin Campbell Stephen, Sydney, thence by descent
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George V silver and silver-gilt boudoir set, mark of Carrington & Co., London, 1918, with Chinoiserie decoration, comprising a table mirror, hand mirror, four brushes, two lidded boxes and a tray, hallmarked (9), 50 x 42 cm (mirror). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Victorian sterling silver soup tureen, mark of Hyam Archer & Co., Sheffield, 1897, the oval body flanked by reeded handles, decorated with trellis and floral sprays, the cover surmounted by an urn finial, on an oval foot, hallmarked, height 21 width 36 cm weight 1624 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Brisbane, Koopman & Son, Manchester
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George III sterling silver vegetable dish and cover, mark of Thomas Robins, London, 1813, rectangular with gadroon border, the cover with removable handle, hallmarked, height 13 cm width 29.5 cm depth 21.5 cm weight 1584 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Brisbane
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Victorian sterling silver tray, mark of Martin, Hall & Co, London, 1874, of oval shape with beaded rim and engraved floral decoration, on four ball feet, hallmarked, 46 x 34 cm weight 1723 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Brisbane, Koopman & Son, Manchester
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George III sterling silver tankard, mark of Richard Gurney & Thomas cook, London, 1751, of plain baluster form with double scroll handle and family crest, raised on circular foot, height 11.5 cm weight 355 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Brisbane, Koopman & Son, Manchester
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George III sterling silver teapot, mark of William Kingdom, London, 1817, of squat rectangular form decorated with a continuous band of flowers, on shaped rectangular foot with gadrooned border, hallmarked, height 14 cm width 28 cm weight 865 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Brisbane
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Victorian sterling silver champagne cooler, mark of Charles Stuart Harris, London, 1883, of campana form with two leaf-capped handles, decorated with a continuous band of acanthus leaves, on a stepped circular foot, hallmarked, height 42 cm weight 2483 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Brisbane, Koopman & Son, Manchester
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George III sterling silver coffee pot, mark of Robert Peaston, London, 1762, the tapering cylindrical body chased with flowers and scrolls, engraved armorial and motto 'Suivez Raison', the domed cover surmounted by 'Turned' finial, cast scroll spout and wooden handle, on a circular foot, hallmarked, height 25 cm weight 1011 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Brisbane
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George IV sterling silver three piece tea service, mark of Charles fox II, London, 1824, comprising a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl, all with floral chased and engraved decoration, hallmarked (3), height 15 cm (teapot) total weight 1322 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Brisbane
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Sterling silver cutlery service, marks of various silversmiths, London, c. 1808-1874, fiddle and thread pattern, comprising twelve tablespoons, twelve table forks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve dessert forks, twelve teaspoons, one soup ladle, one sauce ladle, one serving fork, one serving spoon, and sugar tongs (65), total weight 4719 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Brisbane
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Pair of George III sterling silver sauce boats, mark of London, c. 1751, each with scroll handle, on three hoof feet with shell headers, hallmarked (2), total weight 358 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Brisbane
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Victorian sterling silver teapot, mark of William hunter, London, 1844, of ovoid lobbed shape, engraved with scrolled leaves and trellis, crested, the lid surrounded by a fruit finial, on four scrolled feet, height 19 cm weight 744 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Brisbane
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George III sterling silver beer jug, mark of William Grundy, London, 1777, of baluster shape engraved with coat-of-arms, with capped leaf scrolled handle, on circular foot, hallmarked, weight 862 grams height 19.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Set of three Britannia silver sugar, salt and pepper shakers, mark of W, London, 1704, each of baluster form with bayonet fittings, the pierced cover with knop finial, hallmarked (3), total weight 539 grams approx. Height 17.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George III sterling silver teapot, mark of John Hutson, London, 1774, of plain cylindrical form with scrolled wooden handle, the circular lid engraved with a continuous band of laurel leaves and a turned wooden finial, hallmarked, weight 380 grams height 11 cm width 23 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of George III sterling silver sauce tureens, mark of Hester Bateman, London, 1788, each of oval tureen with upswept reeded handles with leaf joins, the domed cover with urn finial, the body and cover crested, together with two silver sauce ladles by Hester Bateman, London, 1781, hallmarked (4), total weight 1082 grams height 16 cm width 27 cm; 92 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George III sterling silver sweet meat dish, mark of Hester Bateman, London, 1788, of oval form with beaded rim and swing handle, the body engraved garlands of laurel, raised on an oval foot, hallmarked, weight 207 grams height 12 cm width 13.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George III sterling silver wine coaster, mark of Paul Storr, London, 1790, of circular form, with shell, acanthus and gadrooned border, with turned wood base, hallmarked, height 5.5 cm diameter 19 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George V large sterling silver salver, mark of Harrison Brothers & Howson, London, 1915, of circular form, with shells, scrolls and gadroon border, on four scrolled feet, hallmarked, weight 2260 grams diameter 46 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George II sterling silver coffee pot, mark of William Williams I, London, 1745, of plain baluster form with scrolled wooden handle (later), the domed lid surmounted by an urn finial, raised on three hoof feet, hallmarked, weight 756 grams height 23 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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George III sterling silver cake basket, mark of Samuel Herbert & Co, London, 1767, of oval shape with swing handle, sides pierced with latticework, the interior with engraved coat-of-arms, hallmarked, weight 855 grams width 34 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Set of four George II sterling silver open salt bowls, mark of Louis Cuny, London, 1730, each of plain circular shape, on circular foot, hallmarked (4), total weight 512 grams height 4.5 cm diameter 7.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Tiffany & Co., sterling silver cutlery set, c. 2002, century pattern, comprising ten entree forks, ten dinner knives, ten dinner forks, ten dinner spoons, ten tea spoons, pair of salad servers, a serving fork, three serving spoons, a soup ladle, a butter knife, and a cake knife, marked (59), total weight 2804 grams (excl. knives). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Tiffany & Co., sterling silver salver, c. 2002, circular with pie crust border, marked, with box and dust bag, weight 891 grams diameter 31.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Georg Jensen, sterling silver cutlery service, Copenhagen, post 1945, acanthus pattern, comprising seven entree forks, six entree knives, six entree spoons, six soup spoons, five table forks, six table knives, six tablespoons, six dessert forks, six dessert spoons, six teaspoons, six coffee spoons, one serving fork and one serving spoon, marked (68), total weight 1841 grams (excl. knives). Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Georg Jensen, sterling silver part cutlery service, Copenhagen, post 1945, acorn pattern, comprising four entree forks, four entree knives, four table forks, four table knives, four tablespoons, six dessert forks, two dessert spoons, four tea spoons and two fruit forks, hallmarked (34), total weight 975 grams (excl. Knives)
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Georg Jensen, sterling silver salad servers, Copenhagen, post 1945, acorn pattern, together with an acorn sterling silver serving spoon, hallmarked (3), weight 163 grams; 96 grams length 22.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW
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Georg Jensen, five assorted sterling silver pieces, Copenhagen, post 1945, acorn pattern, comprising a cake knife, a cake slice, a serving spoon, design no. 29, horn and silver spoon and forks, hallmarked (5), length 26.5 cm; weight 69 grams (cake slice); weight 110 grams (spoon)
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Georg Jensen, sterling silver tea strainer, Copenhagen, post 1945, acorn pattern, together with an acorn sterling silver sauce ladle, a sugar spoon and a pair of sugar tongs, hallmarked (4), weight 46 grams; 25 grams; 19 grams; 68 grams. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW
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Danish sterling silver cutlery set, comprising eight entree forks, eight entree knives, eight soup spoons, eight table forks, eight table knives and eight dessert spoons, marked (48), total weight (excl. Knives) 1600 grams
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Victorian electroplated four piece tea and coffee service, mark of Elkington and Co., Birmingham, 1851, octagonal bodies, with engraved geometric and floral decoration, cream jug and sugar bowl with gilded interiors, hallmarked (4), height 30 cm (coffee pot). Provenance: made for the great exhibition of London, in 1851, Kenworthys Ltd., Manchester, 1973. Private Collection, Brisbane
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George III sterling silver coffee pot, mark of W F & I K, London, 1767, of plain baluster shape, engraved with a floral wreath, the domed lid surmounted by a twisted finial, on a stepped circular foot, hallmarked, weight 726 grams height 25 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Two Georgian matching sterling silver sauce boats, marks of William Robertson, London, 1774 and Peter Archambo II & Peter Meure, London, 1751, each with a gadroon rim and a capped leaf scroll handle, on three hoof feet with shell knees, hallmarked (2), total weight 1007 grams width 22 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Victorian sterling silver cake basket, mark of Roberts & Ha, Sheffield, 1847ll, of shaped circular form with scrolled rim, engraved and repousse decoration of flowers and scrolls, with swing handle, hallmarked, weight 976 grams height 25 cm diameter 29.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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