An Unusually Large 19th Century English Gilt Convex Mirror
Retaining the original mirror, never restored, perfect condition.
Dia. 76cm
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Draakestein -‘Agati’ (F51) – 1686
Hortus Indicus Malabaricus
‘Agati’
Hendrik Draakestein
The first complete flora from the East Indies. A very fine example of hand coloured copper engraving.
Amsterdam
1686
Framed: 75 cm x 62 cm
CGW381539-4
19th Century English Elm Half Gallon Bentwood Dry Measure
19th Century English Elm Half Gallon Bentwood dry Measure
A single slice of Elm, steamed into an overlapping circle, held together by handmade nails.
Having the original poplar floor.
Stamped ENR 567.
Still in need of a clean and wax.
H. 16cm Dia. 16cm
An Exceptional Italian Gilt Rosewood Commode of small proportions
An exceptional and rare 19th century Italian fruit and rosewood, ormolu mounted, bombe-shaped commode of small proportions.
The serpentine shaped moulded marble top above the bombe-shaped base, housing two floral inlaid drawers.
The sunburst inlaid shaped side panels having central smiling faces.
The entire peice, profusely adorned by the most exceptionally decorative ormolu.
Note: every peice of ormolu is signed to the rear.
Resting on outswept tapered legs, terminating on a goats foot.
C. 1870
H. 80cm W. 105cm D. 50cm
Recently restored by Shane Peter Smith at Smith & Allpress Restoration. He’s done a sterling job! Hand cleaning every piece of ormolu, then sealing, so will never tarnish again.
An Attractive First Quarter 20th Century 12″ Terrestrial Table Globe
By Weber Costello Co. Chicago Heights, Illinois.
I love the steel Art Nouveau stand and the depth of colours to the globe.
Dating this globe is easy, firstly the overall aging and restorations to the globe, then the original Nouveau period stand.
But most interestingly is the names of cities and states around the world in 1925 had been changed.
In 1926 we had ‘Central Australia’ as another state.
This only lasted until 1931.
Constantinople was officially renamed Istanbul in 1930, among other interesting differences.
1925
50 x 30cm
First half 19th Century French Brass and Iron Skillet.
First half 19th Century French brass and iron skillet.
1800 – 1840
H.18cm
W.38cm
19th Century English Crewel Embroidery of Parrots and a Squirrel within Foliage
19th Century English Crewel embroidery of parrots and a squirrel within foliage.
Good depth in the colours.
Has not been cleaned in many years.
Applied to a later early 20th Century Australian ash stool.
The stool is still in need of minor restorations, a good clean, light polish and wax finish.
H.30cm
W.97cm
D.30cm
George III English Oak Hanging Corner Cupboard
The shaped dental frieze above a figured mahogany top rail.
Rectangular moulded panelled door flanked by reeded centered sides.
Above a centre drawer, flanked by two smaller faux drawers.
C 1780
H 112 cm W 84 cm D 46 cm
Mali Moir – WW1 Waler with Bradshaw 1915 – Charcoal
Mali Moir – WW1 Waler with Bradshaw 1915 – Charcoal
Our collective pride of the ledgendary Australian Light Horse is immense.
Austalia sent more than 120,000 horses overseas during the first world war, only one returned.
Walers began as a nickname for ‘New South Waler’s where horse breeding began by Early Settlers using several imported breeds.
The selective breeding program of our great Australian Waler had similar principles as Isaac Asimovs first law of robotics, ‘thou shall not harm a human’.
“This painting was inspired through the ABC radio interveiw by Richard Fiddler on Janet Lane and Ros Sexton’s quest to save the Waler.
The astonishing quality of Waler’s became apparent and my deep admiration and respect for both soldiers and horses was immediate.
During the drawing process of this artwork, I listened to over thirty hours on the history of WW1, I am sorry to say I was mostly unaware of the intensity and horror of this ‘war to end all wars’.”
Mali Moir
Charcoal on canvas
H 1.8m W 1.4m
19th Century Chinese Export Chinoiserie Side Table
19th Century Chinese Export Chinoiserie Sewing Table
H 70.5cm W 62cm D 42cm
An Exceptional 18th Century English Oak Dresser Base
An exceptional 18th Century English Oak dresser base.
Having a boarded crossbanded top above a shallow central drawer above two short drawers, flanked by two deep drawers, all crossbanded.
With a shaped apron, raised on five attractive cabriole legs with applied side panels.
Note: Good overall faded colour
C.1780
H: 80 cm
W: 189 cm
D: 48 cm
Untitled Art by Bill Henson
A Rare 19th Century Chinese Floral Hand Carved Zitan Bitong (Brush Pot)
AA2096
A Rare 19th Century Chinese Floral Hand Carved Zitan Bitong (Brush Pot)
Zitan was a precious, heavy, dark and long extinct Chinese hardwood
H.14cm Dia11.5cm
19th Century Metal Hand Warmer and Incense Burner
19th Century Metal Hand Warmer and Incense Burner
Fine antique metal handled hand warmer (Baitong) and incense burner with floral pierced cover
Fine condition
These make attractive incense holders or potpourri containers
L. 21 cm W. 16 cm D. 12 cm
Early 19th Century English Oak Gate-Leg/Sofa Table
Early 19th Century English Oak Gate-Leg/Sofa Table
The well faded oval top above turned supports joined by stretchers
H 74cm
W 121 cm
D 87 cm (Closed 34 cm)
New Victorian Registration Plates ANTIQU
New Victorian Registration Plates
ANTIQU
For current use in Victoria.