A rare set of nine ‘Grecian’ George IV period concave front mahogany dining chairs . UK c 1825.
With the original striped black horsehair seats & good patina.
Price inc GST $5,700
Set of Nine Grecian dining chairs c1825
Georgian needlework flower picture c 1781
A rare Georgian needlework in silk of a potted flowering rose in a terracotta pot.
Dated 1781
Original frame & glass. Frame 38cm x51cm
Silk 30cm x 42cm
Price inc GST $750
Gothic revival Vestry or Hall table c1880
A delicious oak Gothic revival vestry table,of very handy slim size for a hall or lobby. With fine chamfered legs, pilasters to the rear & trefoil freize.
Original finish & good patina.
107cm x 32cm x 74cm high
UK c 1880
Price inc GST $950
Tasmanian Colonial period cedar Chest of Drawers c1825
A rare Tasmanian early Colonial period cedar chest of five drawers, of elegant vernacular form. The drawers cockbeaded & lined in Huon pine. The unusual turned tall feet, with triple reed tops & ball ends suggest the work of one a very small group of Irish cabinet makers, either free or convict
Original handles, locks, feet & surface finish.
108cm x 57cm x 117cm high
Hobart c 1825
Paperclip chair 1985
A chic chromed steel & suede chair, Paperclip, designed & made 17th April 1985 in Adelaide, South Australia by TubeMasters of Magill. (label & date stamp under).
Price inc GST SOLD
Gillows 1765 model Bureau
An untouched George III period bureau with original interior ‘prospect’, with clam shell carved door, gilded lead Corinthian columns & 5 secret compartments. A near identical example, signed & dated 1765 illustrated in Susan E Stuart’s Gillows of Lancaster & London 1730 – 1840.
Made of lead heavy Cuban mahogany. Original handles, locks, keys, feet & dry waxed surface finish. UK c 1760
Fijiian Flax Bag c1880
An exceptional Fijiian flax bag, c1880
Ably demonstrating the infinite care of a skilled weaver of this difficult medium, first spliced into 2mm strips. The pattern representing a clan or moeity.
Collected at source by the Missionary, Rev W. Lassa of Launceston. Mint condition. Overall length 50cm
Price inc GST SOLD
Canton Export table c 1840
A usefull small black ”Japanned ‘ & gilt table, originally one of a set of four. With gilded Chinese theatrical scene to top.
Catonese Export reading sewing writing cabinet c1840
A rare Anglo Cantonese ‘Japanned lacquer’ lady’s sewing / dressing / writing cabinet with ivory fittings. Canton c 1840.
Cantonese porcelain Punch Mug c1800
A finely enamelled Cantonese export ware mug, for serving punch from a punch bowl. No restoration or structural damage, small rim chip. The sides in polychrome enamels of Chinese revellers. China, c 1790 – 1830.