George III mahogany tea tray c 1790

George III mahogany tea tray c 1790

A terrific quality George III period best mahogany dinner or tea tray. With serpentine rim and well carved shell handles. The same size and type as examples by Gillows of Lancaster. 72cm x 49cm x 6cm
UK c1790
Price inc GST sold

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Shark vertebrae fancy stick c 1790 – 1830

Shark vertebrae fancy stick c 1790 – 1830

A fine sailor made  Napoleonic period shark vertebrae fancy stick, for wearing with your best clothes, perhaps on a Sunday
Often made by sailors. French c. 1790 – 1830
Nice original condition.
Length 89cm

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Regency rosewood jewel case c 1820

Regency rosewood jewel case c 1820

a terrific Regency brass inlaid rosewood jewellery / dressing box c. 1820.
The interior complete, with cut glass bottles with old Sheffield plate lids, the leather and silk jewellery compartments in amazing original state.
34cm x 24cm x 19cm.

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A sample of Tasmanian fossilized timber from the Westbury Museum

A sample of Tasmanian fossilized timber from the Westbury Museum

A rare geographically located lapidary polished sample of fossilized wood from Melton Mowbray in Tasmania, with old collection label, ex Westbury Museum.
Collected c 1900.
Size 18.5cm wide x 12cm high x 9cm deep. Price inc GST $550

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Murano glass pendant light c 1971

Murano glass pendant light c 1971

A very stylish vintage Murano glass pendant light c 1970

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‘Interior of the Cave Temple of Indra Sabha at Ellora’ published by Capt R. M. Grindlay 1826

‘Interior of the Cave Temple of Indra Sabha at Ellora’ published by Capt R. M. Grindlay 1826

‘Interior of the Cave Temple of Indra Sabha at Ellora’
Published London 1826.
Acquatint with original hand colouring from Capt R. M. Grindlay’s ‘Scenery, Costumes and Architecture chiefly on the Western Side of India’. Grindlay’s book was published in serial form from 1826 – 1830 & was one of the most beautiful ever published on India.
Purchased many years ago in Tasmania, original paper size with minor old discolour to title edges.
Frame size. 33cm x 42cm
Print size27.5cm x 36cm
Price inc GST $550

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Ivory crucifix c 1650

Ivory crucifix c 1650

A fine late 17th century Flemish ivory crucifix, beautifully carved to capture the sense of the ivory tusk. The whole now a superb colour and state.
Height o/a 62cm
A related example formerly in the collection of Thomas Hope, similar to the work of Francois Boissuit or Matthieu van Beveren.

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Regency mahogany marble top cabinet c 1825

Regency mahogany marble top cabinet c 1825

A rare and   small, late Regency dwarf bookcase with original grey marble & condition. The whole made from best fustic mahogany. The unusual boss decorated feet and lotus capital pilasters related to designs  published by Regency Greek revivalist, Thomas Hope.
UK c 1825.
94cm wide x 30cm deep x 90cm high.

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Tasmanian Colonial cedar chest of drawers c 1845

Tasmanian Colonial cedar chest of drawers c 1845

An appealing Tasmanian Colonial period small cedar chest of drawers, lined and backed in Huon pine, of nice cabinet made quality, in untouched original condition and terrific colour.
Hobart c. 1845.
92cm wide x 60cm deep x 82cm high.
PRICE INC GST $1,750

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Coalport ‘Grecian’ water jug c 1815.

Coalport ‘Grecian’ water jug c 1815.

A grand (for a jug), English Regency period Coalport jug decorated with a lion mask in puce and salmon, the sides with Scottish landscapes in the manner of Alexander Nasmyth, the Greek key rim in scarlet.
Perfect
UK c 1810.
Height 19cm

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