A South German marquetry cabinet c 1740. In finely figured walnut, onto oak & poplar with a good old patina. The doors with contrasting panels and quadrants of dark walnut, the top with geometric marquetry. Mounted with blued steel carrying handles, and fine original lock, hinges & key. The brass escutcheons with engraved faces & remains of gilding. The interior with original decoration painted in cobalt of clouds.
On new lucite stand.For a collection of wonders, or a snazzy drinks cabinet?
South German Walnut Travelling Cabinet c1740
George III period Oval Wine Cooler c1800
A very elegant & virtually untouched George III period wine cooler, for storing cool whites on ice, with a bung hole to the base. Of tight oval form, the flat top with a good patina, handy as a wine table in itself. In wonderful heavy Cuban mahogany, with brass brass bindings & original ogee lug handles to the ends, on original tapering leg stand & trail casters.
Tasmanian Huon Pine Corner Cabinet c1850
A rare and really useful Tasmanian Colonial period Huon pine corner cabinet, in two parts. With finely moulded removeable pediment, the carcass in two sections. The huon door panels screwed on to prevent warping. The backboards single slabs of Kauri pine. Untouched original condition & metalware.
Hobart c 1850
207 x 115 x 55cm D.
No other examples are known in Huon pine.
(Great drinks cupboard!)
William IV Hall Table c1830
An elegant 1830s hall table, or dining room serving table, in excellent original condition, original Grecian back, handy concealed deep drawer & nice patina.
UK origin. 95cmH x 122W x 49cm D
Tasmanian Early Colonial Chest of Drawers c 1830
Cedar, huon pine, blackwood
handles, original finish.
Georgian Wine Glasses c 1780
Two fine & mint pairs of English George III period glasses. Left, a rare pair of finely engraved wine glasses engraved with hunting scenes & hunting lodges.Price inc GST SOLD
Glass Tazza c 1760 -1780
A magnificent mid 18th century large glass tazza, with a double folded gallery, on a moulded pedestal stem, with domed & folded foot, UK c 1760 -1780. A stonking piece of 18th century glass for that discerning table. 140mm H x 270 mm dia.
Scottish Regency Sofa Table c1820
An elegant & rare Scottish Regency ormolu mounted, lyre end sofa table in Brazillian rosewood, in excellent original condition wuth a finely figured top, patina & no repairs to the sabre legs.
Ensuite Pair of Huon Pine Wine Tables c 1850
A rare ensuite pair of Tasmanian Colonial period Huon pine wine tables. Lovely colour & original.state.
Hobart c 1850
76cnH x 46cm dia ea.
Price inc GST $12,800/pair
George III Silver Caster London 1783
A fine quality London made George III period sterling silver caster for pepper. With finely raised domed foot & baluster shaped body, with reeded bands. The tight fitting lid of bell shape, finely pierced, in engraved diagonal panels. Mint condition & good patina & marks.
Danish Neo Classical Pier Mirror c 1815
An elegant & very original Danish neo-classical pier mirror, c 1810 with mahogany marquetry lunette top and verre – eglomise (reverse painted & gilded glass) tablet of The Three Graces. Original divided mirror plates (allowing greater safety rather than a single long mirror plate).
151cm H x 58cm.W 8cm D
Price inc GST $2,200
Viennese Neo Classical Secretaire Commode c1815
A neo-classical Viennese secretaire – commode c 1815.
In richly figured walnut, flanked by female Egyptian terms. Fantastic colour, originality & provenance.
100 x 126 x 62cm
Price inc GST $6,500
German Ebony & Deer Antler Box c 1750
A beautifully made ebony & engraved deer antler box, probably originally for a pair of hunting pistols. The top and sides of geometric ebony marquetry, the front & back with inset panels of finely engraved deer antler, of hunting scenes. Southern German c1750. 55mmH x 310mm W x 130mmD
Regency Bronze NeoClassical Inkwell c 1825
A beautifully cast English Regency inkwell, with palmette lid containing the original ceramic well, four quill holders to the corners and a cast clam shell for nibs. Good original condition & patina. c 1820
George IV Grecian chiffoniere c1830
An elegant & useful English George IV period chiffoniere, with nicely fitted interior, the doors, front and pediment in best mahogany,in the Greek revival style. Good rich colour & original finish. The Grecian taste was The fashionable egalitarian taste of the 1830s – the ‘Greek sympathy’ of Lord Byron et al. 125cmH x 116cmW x 43cmD
French Empire Mantel Clock c 1815
A terrific quality French Empire period gilt bronze & bronze mantel clock, emblematic of Athena, Goddess of the Arts.
Eight day silk suspension movement, striking the hours & half hours on a bell. The case in untouched old state.
c 1815. Height 65cm
Tasmanian Colonial Stone Corinthian buttresses c 1840
A pair of Tasmanian Colonial period carved stone Corinthian brackets, with old limewashed paint, for an entry doorcase or window lintel. Nice for a library or bookcase.
Hobart c 1840
43cm H x 13cm W x 22cm D
Price inc GST $650 / pair
11th Century AD Coptic Christian robe
An Egyptian Christian (Coptic) yellow wool jacket, largely complete. Finely woven, including inserts of designs of birds on water. These finely woven bands and mons, were often removed when the garment wore out. The yellow identified the wearer as Christian. The purple woven inserts dyed with murex shells.
c 11th Century A.D
Full robes such as this are rare.
L. Approx 96cm
Price inc GST $2,200