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European & Australian Decorative Arts and Fine Furniture, featuring the Collection of the Late Charles and Ethel Titchener — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:381
Sale Title:European & Australian Decorative Arts and Fine Furniture, featuring the Collection of the Late Charles and Ethel TitchenerLots with images:372
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:227
Date:24-May-2010
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A Meissen Porcelain Coffee Pot Baluster, painted with a courting couple within floral decoration, flanked by a scroll handle and spout surmounted by a cover with a rose finial, blue factory marks, 25 cm high.
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A pair of Meissen style porcelain Marley horses, each modelled as a rearing horse and attendent, raised on a naturalistic base, blue factory marks, 28 cm high.
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A pair of Royal Dux porcelain figural vases, each modelled as a foliate and floral draped tree trunk flanked by a standing maiden, puce factory stamp. Height 56 cm.
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A Continental Giltmetal and porcelain table lamp, the gilt metal standard inset with porcelain panels painted with wild flowers raised on a shaped base, 70 cm high.
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An Aynsley Porcelain Commerative Lidded Urn Signed T G Abbotts Compressed cylindrical, inscribed, 'to Commemorate the Marriage of H.Rh. the 21st Prince of Wales to Lady Diana Spencer' painted with Caernarvon Castle, inscribed, the reverse decorated with the royal family tree and crest on a cobalt blue ground, gilt highlights, circular foot, blue factory mark, signature and edition number 31/150, 33 cm high.
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An Aynsley porcelain Commerative lidded urn signed Hoodhouse tapering cylindrical, painted with Buckingham Palace, inscribed 'To Commemorate the Silver Jubilee of H.M Queen Elizabeth II', flanked by scroll handles, circular foot. Height 30 cm.
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A Royal Crown Derby Commemorative Lidded Urn Campana, decorated with a central roundell which reads One Hundred Royal Years 1890 - 1990, printed factory mark and edition number 46/100, 21 cm high.
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A large terracotta tin glazed fountain figure of a putto J. Zaccagnini, modelled standing with grape and vine in one hand a goblet the other, raised on a naturalistic base, incised J. Zaccagnini Firenze Italia. Height 93 cm.
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A pair of Burmantofts faience vases late 19th century of waisted form both decorated with two opposing scaley dragons against a landscape
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A signed Japanese ivory okimono Meiji period 1868 - 1912 carved in the form of a young boy playing with a spinning top on a barrel opposite a buddhist lion. Width 9.5 cm.
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A Chinese ivory figural group late Qing / early Republic period in the form of a celestial beauty with flowing robes set against a cluster of cloud tufts, supported on a wooden stand, length 24 cm
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A Chinese ivory figural group Republic period, the standing female figure with raised arm holding a branch form sceptre supporting two exotic birds her right flank embellished with two flowering lotus, supported on a carved wooden stand. Height 35 cm
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A Rare Japanese Articulated Bone and Ivory Model of A Dragon Meiji Period 1868 - 1912 Of elongated form, with multiple bands of scales and spiky horns protruding from the back, supported by four jointed legs, the head ferociously modelled with bulging eyes and sharp teeth, 76 cm length.
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A Rare Sumida Gawa Censer Meiji Period 1868- 1912 Modelled in the form of a sitting hen supporting a small temple with three children on a red painted ground, partially glazed in blue, black and cream,20 cm high.
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A substantial Japanese Sumida Gawa vase signed Inoue Ryosai, Meiji period 1868, 1912 of tapering baluster form, the vase decorated in relief with fourteen immortals conducting various pursuits, against a red painted ground, the shoulder with a thick black and cream glaze, 35 cm high.
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A Large Japanese Porcelain Charger Meiji Period 1868-1912 Decorated in bright enamel colours and underglaze blue, depicting immortals seated in a circle playing instruments, the ground with various circular diaper patterns, the rim with repeating border, 56 cm diameter.
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A Bronze Ritual Bell Khmer Angkor Period The domed shaped bell supporting a knop then grooved handle terminating in two opposing arched masked finials, 20.5 cm high.
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A Pair of Chinese Dali Marble Table Screens Early 20th Century Each circular marble insert surrounded by a carved fretwork design, supported by a carved openwork dragon design stand, the seperate bases on six feet, 110 cm high.
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A good Chinese flambe vase 18th / 19th century heavily potted, of baluster form, the rich burgundy glaze with subtle streaks of blue, thinning at the rim. Height 38.5 cm.
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A Chinese pottery Horse Figure Possibly Tang Dynasty The amber glazed horse standing four-square atop a rectangular base,39 cm high.
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A Japanese Kutani floor vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912 of inverted pear form decorated in polychrome enamels, the vase body depicting a dignitary with attendant holding a sun umbrella and other dignitaries amongst a landscape with blossoming prunus, fluted rim, 76.5 cm high.
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A near pair of Chinese white jade covered vases late 19th / early 20th century both vases in urn form with elephant head drop loop handles, one lid finial a lotus, the other a buddhist lion, presented in period silk lined box, 12.5 cm high.
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A Chinese Wucai jar transitional period, circa 1650, the rounded body painted in colourful enamels depicting a dignitary and his female companion together amongst scholars and attendants including two banner bearers in a terrace setting with further plant and rockwork. Height 22 cm.
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A Persian Silver Lidded Bowl Iran, Early 20th century The compressed form bowl engraved with repeating floral, leaf, scroll and bird decoration, the lid with numerous symetrical punctures, 24 cm diameter.
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A Pair of Late 18th Century Palanquin Bronze Indian Tiger Finials Each cast as a mythical tiger with wide eyes and open mouth showing fangs and tongue, 9 cm long.
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A Japanese bronze Hibachi Meiji period 1868 -1912, the body of rounded form, decorated in relief with a herd of elephants at a lagoon, supported by five elephant figures upon a wooden base, seal mark to base. Height 41 cm.
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A Chinese stone Buddha head Tang style carved with a serene expression, down cast eyes, full lips, delicate nose and elongated earlobes, 25 cm high.
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A Sukothai style bronze fragment of a Buddha head Thailand 17th / 18th century His face having a meditative expression, arched eyebrows above downcast eyes, subtle smiling lips and pendulous earlobes, presented on wooden stand, 27 cm high.
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A Persian silver samovar Iran, late 19th century, the samovar of typical form supported on a rounded base with four feet, engraved with alternate leaf, scroll and bird decoration, the waste bowl and stand with similar patterns, 37.5 cm high. (3)
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A Continental Silver Gilt Folding Photo Frame Rounded rectangular opening to an oval gilded frame, 17 cm long.
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A George III Strerling Silver Teapot Maker's mark Andrew Fogelberg & Stephen Gilbert, London Circa 1785 Flattened cylindrical with decorative engraved banding, conical spout, scroll wooden handle and finial, 422 grs. total weight of silver, 26 cm wide.
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A Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Dish Circa 1930 Rounded rectangular with fine pierced acanthus handles and conforming rim, 354 grs. total weight of silver, stamped Tiffany & Co, 28 cm wide
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A substantial silver plate salver bearing the Cox Family crest octagonal with a shaped and pierced gallery edge, chased with a floral swag border and central serpent crest, raised on scroll feet. Width 57 cm.
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A Sterling Silver Two Handled Cup Rubbed marks, possibly 18th century Cylindical with a flared rim, embossed writhen and foliate decoration, flanked by reeded loop handles, 258 grs. total weight, 12.5 cm high
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A Large 19th century German Silver Hanoverian Pattern Flatware Suite Maker's mark Brackmann & Sohne, Heilbronn 1805 - 1973 A part setting for eighteen, each with an engraved monogram, including sixty two ivory handled knives. (193) Together with A 19th century Contintental Oak Display Cabinet The shaped pelmet above a single glazed door and further panelled door opening to eight cuttlery fitted drawers, 96 x 200 x 40 cm.
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A pair of William IV sterling silver candle sticks maker's mark rubbed, Birmingham, the baluster standard terminating in a single sconce raised on a shaped base, the whole ornately embossed with foliate and florial decoration, 30 cm high.
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A George IV Irish sterling silver salver maker's mark James Le bas, Dublin circa 1814 circular, with a shell and scroll shaped rim, chased with foliate decoration and central crest, 934 grs. Total weight of silver, 29 cm diameter.
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A Sheffield Plate Dish Ring Embossed and pierced with continuous floral, foliate and scroll decoration, blue glass insert, 24.5 cm diameter.
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A William IV sterling silver teapot maker's mark Peter & Ann Bateman, London, circa 1832, flattened cylindrical, engraved with decorative bands, conical spout, turned wooden finial and scroll handle, 478 grs. Total weight of silver. Width 29 cm.
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George III sterling silver Tankard Maker's mark, Possibly Richard Bayley, London circa1744 Cylindrical banded with a campana shaped lid and engraved monogram, flanked by a scroll handle, incised W.I.M to base, 752 grs. total weight of silver, rubbed marks, 18 cm high.
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A fine pair of 18th century Dutch silver tea caddies, each of baluster gadrooned form, chased at the shoulder with florial and foliate decoration, raised on a circular foot, surmounted by a conforming single finial cover, obscured hallmarks, 9 cm high.
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A pair of sterling silver candelabra maker's mark Elkington & Co Ltd, London circa 1914, the fluted tapering standard emanating two scroll branches terminating in sconces, centred by a further sconce, raised on a circular base, 37 cm high.
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A Pair of George III Irish sterling silver Salts Cellars Dublin, circa 1791 Each of compressed globular form, chased florial and foliate decoration with a shaped rim, raised on three hoof feet, 178 grs. total weight of silver, obscured hallmarks, 7 cm diameter.
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A Pair of Continental Silver Candelabra Possibly Austrian Each with a foliate decorated baluster standard, eminating two scroll branches terminating in sconces, centred by a further sconce with an eagle finial, raised on a shaped base, rubbed hallmarks, 51 cm high.
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An Impressive Victorian Silver Plate Presentation Candelabra and Mirror Plateaux Naturalistically cast as a tree, emanating six branches terminating in sconces, the base in the form of a rocky outcrop, with two sheep at rest, inscribed 'To Mr & Mrs R.D Morgan / on the Occasion of this Silver Wedding Anniversary,' above a list of attendees and the date May 1 1869, raised on a matching mirror plateaux, 84 cm total height.
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An 18th Century Irish sterling silver Creamer Dublin Cylindrical, chased with florial and foliate decoration, flanked by a scroll handle raised on lion's head paw feet, 242 grs. total weight of silver, obscured hall marks, 12 cm high.
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A Pair of German 800 Silver Candelabra Maker's mark Bruckman & Sohne, Heilbronn, 1805 - 1973 Each with a baluster gadrooned standard emanating four scrolling branches, terminating in sconces, centred by a further sconce, raised on a shaped base, hallmarked 800, 46 cm high.
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Three graduated Victorian silver plate meat covers, each of campana form with engraved foliate decoration, the largest 51 cm wide.
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A Fine Pair of Silver Plate Candelabra Maker's mark Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield, circa 1900 Each raised on a corinthian column standard ram's heads to all corners emanating four acanthus arms terminating in conforming sconces with a further central sconce. 54 cm high.
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A Victorian sterling silver Tea and Coffee Service Maker's mark Edward & John Barnard, London circa 1857 Comprising a creamer, sugar vessel, tea and coffee pot, each of baluster form with chased floral and foliate decoration, acorn finials and scroll handles, raised on a shaped foot, 2488 grs. total weight of silver, the coffee pot 29 cm high.
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An elaborate Victorian sterling silver centrepiece maker's mark Elkington & Co, London circa 1895, the central fluted tapering standard supporting a large pierced shaped basket, emanating eight scroll arms over two tiers, terminating in conforming shaped and circular baskets, raised on acanthus scroll legs, the whole ornately decorated with foliate swag, acanthus and beaded decoration, 4282 grs. Total weight of silver. Width 68 cm.
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A Victorian Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service Maker's mark Edward & John Barnard, London 1857 Comprising a creamer, suger vessel, tea and coffee pot, each of baluster form with chased floral and foliate decoration, acorn finials and scroll handles, raised on a shaped foot, 2488 grs. total weight of silver, the coffee pot 29 cm high.
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A Pair of Georgian sterling silver Bowls Maker's mark Thomas Heming, London circa 1769 Each circular with a serpentine gadrooned rim with central crest, circular foot, 1026 grs. total weight of silver, 22.5 cm diameter.
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A Set of Sixteen Silver Gilt Australian Wine and Liqueur Goblets Maker's mark Kenneth Mansergh, Sydney circa 1972 Each with a textured bowl, tapering to a circular foot, together with fitted boxes, the wine 15.5 cm high.
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An early 20th century Continental whistling bird automaton, the ornate rectangular gilded filigree top with central roundell opening to a whistling bird above banded sides. Height 10.5 cm .
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A 19th century mahogany knife box, the sloping top above a serpentine front with central brass lock plate, flanked by drop handles. Height 36 cm.
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A Regency ivory and papier mache table screen, the shaped papier mache panel painted with wild flowers, raised on a finely carved ivory and turned ebonized base. Height 60 cm.
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A pair of 19th century Continental bronze urns, each of ovoid form, relief cast with a Bacchanalian putti scene, flanked by a scroll handle with seated putto, the whole encrusted with grape and vine decoration, circular foot. Height 57 cm.
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A 17th Century Flemish Oak Carved Figure Group of St Anthony, Virgin Mother and Child Carved depicting the mother presenting the child to St Anthony, raised on a plinth base, 33 cm wide.
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A Turkish Silver Niello Cigarette Box That Reputedly Belonged to T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) The rounded rectangular box with central crest flanked by turkish flags with an ottoman inscription reading, Dawlat-1 Uthmaniyya, (ottoman Government and Tughra), the reverse a cornucopia vase, the internal inscription reads, Leonard Woolley to Lawrence Ned, hallmarked Van and Chetchiyan, 9.5 cm wide. Note. According to family history this item was presented to Lawrence by the Archeologist Leonard Woolley…
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A George IV satinwood and ivory tea caddy, the decagon shaped satin wood box, banded with ivory surmounted by a finial. Height 11.5 cm.
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A Viennese bronze figure of a parrot, circa 1900 cold painted modelled as a crested standing parrot. Height 14 cm.
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A large Viennese bronze figure of a parrot, circa 1900, cold painted modelled as a standing parrot. Height 16 cm.
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A French bronze bust of a gentleman, circa 1909, raised on a verde marble plinth, together with an ornate gilt metal pedestal, signed indistinctly Chavariaux, Reims, 1909, foundry mark H. Gonot, Founder, Paris, the bust. Height 68 cm.
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A Pair of 19th century Verde Marble and Gilt Bronze cassolettes Each ovoid mounted with gilt bronze floral swags and mask heads, surmounted by an acorn finial raised on a circular foot with square marble plinth, 53 cm high.
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A bronze figure of Sir Tristram by Rick Lewis, modelled as a horse in a canter, raised on a marble base, Aw foundry mark, edition 118/500. Width 42 cm .
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A French bronze figure group of two deer and a faun Ary Bitter 1883-1973, modelled as a seated faun holding a vessle flanked by deer, raised on a wooden base, signed Ary Bitter, stamped with two foundry seals, Suss Fres Paris. Width 82 cm .
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An elephant foot humidor maker's mark, Coombes Company, Ltd, Rangoon, the elephant foot with silver plated surround mounted with two lockable hatches labelled Cigarettes and Cigars. Height 38 cm.
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A classical patinated bronze figure group Europa and the bull, modelled as Europa tied to Zeus in the form of a bull, being restrained by a standing male, raised on a marble base, illegible signature. Width 64 cm .
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A Classical Marble Bathing Female Figure Modelled as a standing figure with fallen robe, raised on a naturalistic base, 63 cm high.
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A French polychrome carved fruitwood figure of Saint Francis of Assisi 17th / 18th century carved as a standing figure with a bible in his left hand, raised on a wooden base. Height 67 cm.
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An 18ct gold niello compact maker's mark Awco circular with central roundells depicting a flower and a cabin, the whole ornately engraved and enamelled with foliate and floral decoration, stamped Awco, K18, K6463, 5 cm diameter.
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Three Miniature Portraits English school, 17th century Portrait of John 1st Marquis of Athol Oil on copper, 11.5 cm high Circle of Henry Bone, 19th century Portrait of a Lady Enamel, 11 cm high English school, 17th century Portrait of a young lady Oil on copper 11.5 cm high.
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A Figural Meerschaum Pipe Carved in the form of a jockey, together with a carry case, 11.5 cm long.
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A Mamby Violin With printed maker's label together with a fitted case, 60 cm long.
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British School Portrait of a lady oil on canvas 63 x 61.5 cm
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British school portrait of a gentleman oil on canvas, 73.5 x 61 cm
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British School Portrait of a gentleman oil on canvas 89 x 69 cm
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Emile Bednes Woman Entering the water oil on board 100 x 75 cm
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19th century school, Bacchanalian Reveller, oil on canvas, 45.5 x 37.5 cm
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A Scottish George III Mahogany Longcase Clock. Peter Leslie Burnt Island Having an eight-day bell striking movement with Roman numeral silvered dial, mounted in an arched hood above a flame mahogany casement door flanked by pilasters, plinth base, 217 cm high.
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A Continental Walnut Longcase Clock Having an eight-day movement with silvered Arabic numeral dial mounted in an ornate walnut case applied with scroll, grape and vine decoration, 243 cm high.
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A George III Oak Long Caseclock Bartlett Maidstone Having an eight-day bell striking movement with roman numeral painted dial, within break arch hood, plinth base later carving, 226 cm high
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A 19th century French Provincial Longcase Clock Thomas Granger Having an eight day gong striking movement with Roman numeral enamel dial, mounted in a shaped painted pine case, 230 cm high.
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A George IV Mahogany and Oak Longcase Clock Signed Thomas Turnbull, Whitby The bell striking movement with painted Roman numeral dial, surmounted by a broken swan neck pediment flanked by fluted columns above a conforming inlaid case. 209 cm high.
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An impressive French gilt bronze mantel clock Levy Freres, circa 1880, having an eight-day bell striking movement with Roman numeral porcelain dial and central painted panel after Raph'l, Madonna la Bella Giardinera, flanked by sevres style floral panels, mounted in an elaborate classical pierced case cast with scroll, mask head, floral and foliate decoration, raised on a griffon base with claw feet, movement stamped, Vincent & Cie, Levy Freres Paris. Height 48 cm.
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A Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture Stamped Maple & Co, Paris, Circa 1900 Having an eight day bell striking movement with an Arabic numeral enamel dial suspended within a classical arch decorated with floral, fruit, acanthus, swag and ribbon decoration, surmounted by an urn, raised on a shaped Carrara marble base, gilt metal feet with conforming five sconce gilt bronze candelabra, 55 cm high.
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A 19th century French Rosewood Portico Clock Having an eight-day count wheel bell striking movement with Roman numeral enamel dial suspended between four columns, surmounted by an inlaid pelmet, raised on a conforming base, 50 cm high.
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An American year clock Co. Mantle clock, New York circa 1905, the year running movement with enamel Arabic numeral dial mounted in a cherry and mahogany architectural case with gilt metal mounts. Height 28 cm.
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An English Chinoiserie bracket clock, having an eight-day fusee movement with an enamel Roman numeral dial mounted in an arched black laquered Chinoiserie decorated case, brass bracket feet. Height 38 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany mantel clock signed Windham, Birchin Lane, London, having an eight-day fusee movement with an enamelled Roman numeral dial, within an acanthus leaf decorated drum case, raised on a floral and foilate decorated plinth base, bun feet. Height 48 cm note: This clock was part of the original furnishings of the Cox family homestead, Fernhill, Mulgoa, New South Wales.
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A French Brass Carriage Clock Retailed by Flavelle Bros, Ltd, Sydney & London Having an eight-day platform lever escapement, gong striking movement with Arabic numeral dial and subsidairy alarm, mounted in a brass bound case, together with original leather bound case, 17 cm high.
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An Ansonia figural mantel clock, having a brocot escapement, gong striking eight-day movement with enamel Arabic numeral dial mounted in a classically decorated spelter case flanked by a standing musketeer. Width 50 cm .
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An Art Deco alabaster clock garniture, having an eight-day count wheel movement with four glass case within an alabaster portico, together with conforming urns, 37 cm high.
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A Victorian Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock Gillett & Bland, Croydon, London, circa 1870 Having an eight-day fusee movement with Roman numeral enamel dial mounted in a mahogany case, 48 cm high.
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A 19th century French Gilt-Brass Oval Repeating Carriage Clock Circa 1880 Having an eight-day, gong striking, repeat, platform lever escapement with Roman and Arabic numeral enamel dial within a floral and foliate engraved mask mounted in a bevelled glass oval case, ornately engraved with conforming decoration, shaped handle, 19 cm high
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A Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos clock with Arabic and baton numeral dial mounted in a brass bound case with Chinoiserie panels, 23 cm high.
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A 19th century American Drop Dial Wall Regulator E Howard & Co, Boston, circa 1890 The eight-day weight driven movement mounted in a single glazed door oak case with pendulum aperture, 81 cm high.
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A French Gilt-Brass Oval Carriage Clock Retailed by Flavelle Bros, Sydney, circa 1900 Having an eight-day, gong striking, platform lever escapement with Roman numeral enamel dial mounted in a bevelled glass oval case, shaped handle, 18 cm high.
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A Scottish Regency rosewood bracket clock James Muirhead, Glasgow, having an eight-day fusee, anchor escapement surmounted by a swag pediment, flanked by brass sound frets and drop loop handles, raised on brass bun feet. Height 39.5 cm .
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