SH141 - The Contents of the Head Keeper's Cottage

Australian Shellwork Lighthouse Lamp

electrified, lamp in working order, few shells deficient

Measurements:

height 40 cm diameter 28 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $600 Incl BP

Large Australian Shellwork Covered Box

of rectangular shape, applied with various shells (A/F)

Measurements:

height 28 cm width 49 cm depth 33 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $540 Incl BP

Australian Shellwork Picture of a Vase

on velvet lining, in giltwood frame (A/F)

Measurements:

71 x 55 cm

• EStimate $500 - $700
• sold $900 Incl BP

Shellwork Picture

in a square giltwood frame

Measurements:

45 x 45 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $420 Incl BP

Shellwork and Seaweed Picture with Inscription

hand written 'We are not weeds we are flowers of the sea…', in oval giltwood frame

Measurements:

32 x 40 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $660 Incl BP

Fern Work Picture

ferns, lichen, moss on paper, framed, together with book (2)

Measurements:

81 x 68 cm

• EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
• sold $960 Incl BP

Shellwork Picture

depicting an English house façade, framed

Measurements:

46 x 49 cm

• EStimate $800 - $1,200
• sold $720 Incl BP

Impressive Armorial Shellwork Picture

depicting Australian Coat of Arms, framed

Measurements:

67 x 97 cm

• EStimate $4,000 - $6,000
• sold $5,280 Incl BP

Australian Coral and Shell Arrangement

displayed in original cedar and glass case

Measurements:

height 45 cm width 71 cm depth 42 cm

• EStimate $800 - $1,200
• sold $1,200 Incl BP

Large Sponge

together with a smaller sponge (2)

Measurements:

approx. height 33 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600

Four Various Sea Shells

(4)

• EStimate $50 - $100
• sold $72 Incl BP

Victorian Leatherwork Mirror

of oval shape, applied tooled leather flowers, original glass mirror

Measurements:

height 150 cm 92 cm

• EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
• sold $2,520 Incl BP

Anglo Indian Mahogany Folding Stool

with brown leather straps

Measurements:

height 33 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $480 Incl BP

Australian Colonial Cedar Chiffonier

the carved backboard with shelf on ‘S’ scroll supports above a single cushion-shaped drawer, over a pair of panelled doors flanked by turned tapering columns, on turned feet

Measurements:

height 129 cm width 117 cm depth 49 cm

• EStimate $5,000 - $7,000
• sold $4,800 Incl BP

Australian Colonial Cedar Grecian Sofa, New South Wales

the comb-back carved with flowers and acanthus leaves, over-scrolled arms with carved acanthus leaves, ogee moulded front rail and raised on turned feet, with second generation black horsehair upholstery

Measurements:

height 100 cm width 230 cm depth 63 cm

• EStimate $8,000 - $12,000
• sold $7,920 Incl BP

Set of Six Anglo Indian Rosewood Drawing Room Chairs

each with carved open back on scroll supports, mauve damask upholstered seat, raised on two fluted front legs and two sabre back legs (6)

Measurements:

height 85 cm

• EStimate $2,500 - $4,500
• sold $2,400 Incl BP

Anglo Indian Teak Tripod Table

rectangular top above a tripod base carved with acanthus leaves

Measurements:

height 75 cm width 74 cm depth 58 cm

• EStimate $1,000 - $1,500

English Campaign Mahogany Pembroke Table

with two leaves, side drawers and secret compartment, on removable turned legs terminating in brass castors

Measurements:

height 75 width cm 90 depth 53 cm

• EStimate $2,000 - $4,000

Victorian Tapestry Frame

on turned trestle supports, adjustable

Measurements:

height 112 cm width 90 cm

• EStimate $500 - $700

Australian Colonial Cedar Shelves

having four open shelves with turned finials and supports

Measurements:

height 112 cm width 76 cm depth 20.5 cm

• EStimate $500 - $700
• sold $720 Incl BP

Art Deco Floor Lamp

steel S form base, with original pleated embroidered shade

Measurements:

height 153 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $840 Incl BP

Australian Colonial Cedar Stool

on turned baluster legs joined by stretchers

Measurements:

height 70 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $540 Incl BP

Australian Colonial Cedar Hanging Shelves

with four open shelves and carved supports

Measurements:

height 90 cm width 77 cm depth 16 cm

• EStimate $700 - $900

Australian Colonial Cedar Piano Stool

horsehair upholstered seat, on four turned and splayed legs, adjustable

Measurements:

height 46 cm

• EStimate $2,000 - $3,000

Steinway & Sons

model no. 70542, restored ebonised case

Measurements:

height 144 cm 158 cm depth 43.5 cm

• EStimate $800 - $1,200

Pair of Regency Sinumbra Lamps

painted tin bases with gilded decoration, etched glass shades (2)

Measurements:

height 78 cm

• EStimate $700 - $900
• sold $600 Incl BP

Italian Ten Light Crystal Chandelier

executed by L. Pilutti, with cut crystal drops

Measurements:

height 130 cm width 88 cm

• EStimate $3,000 - $5,000

Cast Iron Umbrella Stand

painted black

Measurements:

height 73 cm

• EStimate $300 - $400
• sold $540 Incl BP

Regency Double Arm Hanging Argand Lamp

tin and brass, black painted with gilt laurel decoration

Measurements:

height 31 cm

• EStimate $200 - $400

Rare Melanesian Coronation Spice Ship Model

constructed entirely from cloves, in ebonised display case

Measurements:

height 56 cm width 78.5 cm depth 97 cm

• EStimate $1,500 - $2,500

Mahogany Mantle Clock

gothic revival architectural case, dial painted with black Roman numerals, key and pendulum, with later bracket (2)

Measurements:

height 36 cm

• EStimate $1,500 - $2,500

Victorian Oak Book Slide

profusely carved with reticulated foliage design, retains decal label, together with a later carved book slide (2)

Measurements:

length 38 cm

• EStimate $200 - $400

Campaign Oak Sliding Box Mirror

rectangular with easel back

Measurements:

28.5 cm x 23 cm

• EStimate $200 - $400

Rare Pair of Australian Musk Candlesticks

turned wood, on circular stepped bases, minor burn marks to tops (2)

Measurements:

height 21 cm

• EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
• sold $2,040 Incl BP

American Sinumbra Table Lamp

with frosted and etched glass shade and cut crystal drops, stamped 'Cornelius & Co. Philad. Patent', electrified

Measurements:

height 61 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $600 Incl BP

Baroque Style Gilt Metal Carriage Clock

white dial with Roman numerals, with key

Measurements:

height 25 cm

• EStimate $200 - $400

Pair of Continental Twin-handle Porcelain Vases

each hand painted with bucolic scenes, on faux marble pedestal (2)

Measurements:

height 17.5 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500

Rare Pair of Australian Paper Fans

each decorated with a basket of flowers, with gilded turned wood handle (2)

Measurements:

length 45 cm

• EStimate $150 - $250
• sold $120 Incl BP

Pair of Australian Staffordshire Style Mantle Dogs

cream and brown glaze, with blue eyes (2)

Measurements:

height 18 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $420 Incl BP

Important Pair of Australian Stoneware Salt Glaze Jardinières

each with scalloped rim and twin handles, applied with figures of native flora and fauna, one with chip to rim (2)

Measurements:

height 43 cm

• EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
• sold $1,920 Incl BP

Four Assorted Salt-Glazed Stoneware Vases

two with scalloped rims (4)

Measurements:

approx. height 21 cm

• EStimate $100 - $200
• sold $240 Incl BP

Large Blue and White Soup Tureen

with transfer printed decoration of Lindertis Forfarshire, the cover surmounted by a cabbage finial, marked 'Lindertis Forfarshire' to underside

Measurements:

height 28 cm width 44 cm depth 26 cm

• EStimate $500 - $700
• sold $240 Incl BP

Blue and White Soup Ladle

transfer printed decoration of foliage and leaves

Measurements:

length 30 cm

• EStimate $200 - $300
• sold $120 Incl BP

Wedgwood

'Blue Claude' pattern, of quatrefoil shape, transfer printed decoration of figures above a Corinthian temple and surrounded by a wide floral border, the lids with plume finials, impressed 'Wedgwood' and numbered '6' (2)

Measurements:

height 13 cm length 26 cm

• EStimate $2,500 - $3,500

Wedgwood

of oval shape, the lid surmounted by a loop handle, impressed to underside ‘Wedgwood’

Measurements:

height 17 cm length 36 cm

• EStimate $1,000 - $1,500

Wedgwood

comprising salt, pepper and mustard pot, all impressed to undersides ‘Wedgwood’ (3)

Measurements:

height 17 cm length 36 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $240 Incl BP

Wedgwood

of oval form with two loop handles on each side, impressed 'Wedgwood P' to underside

Measurements:

height 28 cm width 44 cm depth 34 cm

• EStimate $800 - $1,200
• sold $900 Incl BP

After Thomas Woolner (English)

plaster, in original circular cedar frame

Measurements:

diameter 28 cm

• EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
• sold $4,320 Incl BP

English Padouk Campaign Chest

the rectangular top with removable gallery above two short drawers and three long drawers with inlaid decoration and turned ebony pulls, raised on bun feet

Measurements:

height 102 cm width 78 cm depth 46 cm

• EStimate $3,000 - $5,000
• sold $5,400 Incl BP

After Raphael

oil on canvas, octagonal giltwood frame

Measurements:

62 x 62 cm

• EStimate $500 - $700
• sold $1,320 Incl BP

Three Anglo Indian Brass Wall Sconces

each with two scrolled arms and a pair of clear glass shades, on carved wood shell form mount, together with a matching brass wall sconce without shades (4)

Measurements:

height 47 cm

• EStimate $1,200 - $1,800

Australian Colonial Cedar Centre Table

the circular top on a hexagonal column set within a concave tripartite base terminating in scrolled feet and recessed castors

Measurements:

height 76 cm diameter 134 cm

• EStimate $1,500 - $2,500

Brian Barrow (Australian)

surmounted by a neoclassical trophy and flanked by three branch candelabra

Measurements:

height 184 cm width 134 cm

• EStimate $2,500 - $3,500
• sold $4,200 Incl BP

French Art Deco Mantle Clock

onyx, marble, metal and bevelled glass case surmounted by a bronzed metal panther, together with a pair of matching lamp garniture with textured metal shade and faux tortoise shell (3)

Measurements:

height 51 cm width 43 cm depth 12.5 cm

• EStimate $800 - $1,200

Louis Auguste de Sainson (French, 1800-1887)

hand coloured lithograph, J.Tastu, editeur l.l. and embossed stamp 'Voyage de L'Astrolabe J. Dumont D'Urville Commandant. J.T.'

Measurements:

30 x 45 cm

• EStimate $1,200 - $1,800

Augusto Lorenzini (Italian/Australian, 1852-1921)

oil on canvas, signed l.r, dated 1890, together with book published by Historic Houses Trust detailing his work in Australia (2)

Measurements:

47 x 112 cm

• EStimate $800 - $1,200

19th Century Posillipo School

gouache on paper, original bird's eye maple frame

Measurements:

56 x 75 cm (incl. frame)

• EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
• sold $1,680 Incl BP

19th Century Neapolitan School

gouache on paper, bird's eye maple frame

Measurements:

54 x 74 cm (incl. frame)

• EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
• sold $540 Incl BP

19th Century Italian School

gouache on paper, framed

Measurements:

31 x 50 cm (incl. frame)

• EStimate $500 - $700
• sold $720 Incl BP

After John Rae (Australian, 1813-1900)

print on canvas

Measurements:

13.5 x 400 cm

• EStimate $200 - $400
• sold $600 Incl BP

After Ford Madox Brown (English, 1821-1893)

lithograph, framed

Measurements:

42 x 33 cm (incl. frame)

• EStimate $200 - $400
• sold $60 Incl BP

Framed Victorian Silhouette of a Woman

together with a round framed portrait of Admiral Nelson (2)

Measurements:

12 x 10 ; diameter 10.3 cm

• EStimate $150 - $250
• sold $360 Incl BP

19th Century Italian School

gouache on paper, framed

Measurements:

7.5 x 11 cm

• EStimate $100 - $150
• sold $600 Incl BP

Victorian Circular Sepia Engraving

framed, together with an framed Victorian lithograph of Johann Strauss (2)

Measurements:

diameter 42 cm ; 23x 21 cm

• EStimate $100 - $200
• sold $120 Incl BP

Two Charcoal Drawings

depicting Umberto Saba and James Joyce, signed, framed (2)

Measurements:

37 x 46 cm

• EStimate $100 - $200

Assorted Lithographs

comprising view of Sydney Heads, Mount Arapiles, Victoria, Quarantine Burial Ground, Port Jackson, View Near Botany Bay, Vue du Port Macquarie, Pitt Street Looking South and five various prints (11)

• EStimate $300 - $500

Hardey Wilson

with tinted lithograph plates and tissue guards, signed by the author

• EStimate $800 - $1,200
• sold $660 Incl BP

Tooled Leather Letter Folio

red leather with gilt tooled decoration, together with Victorian pressed seaweed samples with folio (2)

Measurements:

27 x 22 cm

• EStimate $200 - $400
• sold $240 Incl BP

Chinese Export Porcelain Pillow

hand enamelled with figures in landscape, sides with reticulated design, minor chips (A/F)

Measurements:

height 19 cm width 23.5 cm depth 15.5 cm

• EStimate $500 - $700
• sold $288 Incl BP

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Garden Seats

of hexagonal shape, painted in underglaze blue with blossoming branches and butterflies (2)

Measurements:

height 52 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $840 Incl BP

Chinese Black Lacquer Tabouret

of scalloped circular form, embellished with gilt decoration (A/F)

Measurements:

height 48 cm diameter 40 cm

• EStimate $150 - $250
• sold $360 Incl BP

Chinese Bird Cage

with two blue and white porcelain feeders and carved ornaments (A/F)

Measurements:

height 38 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $600 Incl BP

Pair of Chinese Ebonised Mirrors

each of rectangular shape, with bevelled mirror (2)

Measurements:

66 x 50.5 cm

• EStimate $600 - $800
• sold $540 Incl BP

Hanging Sinumbra Ceiling Light

cast with scrolling vines and daffodils, with frosted shaped glass shade

Measurements:

height 130 cm

• EStimate $1,000 - $2,000
• sold $240 Incl BP

Australian Colonial Cedar Easy Chair

with scrolled arms, second generation historic floral print fabric, on casters (A/F)

Measurements:

height 100 cm

• EStimate $800 - $1,200

Australian Colonial Cedar Overmantle Mirror

of rectangular form, with carved oak leaf tracery against silk lining, original bevelled glass mirror

Measurements:

67 x 91 cm

• EStimate $700 - $900
• sold $840 Incl BP

Regency Three Branch Argand Ceiling Light

repousse floral decoration and central urn, with three clear and frosted glass shades

Measurements:

height 121 cm

• EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
• sold $2,880 Incl BP

Pair of Australian Blackwood Folding Armchairs

with second generation cream canvas seats and backs (2)

Measurements:

height 112 cm width 113 depth 21 cm

• EStimate $500 - $700
• sold $1,020 Incl BP

Australian Colonial Cedar Plate Shelves

with three open shelves flanked by two carved side supports

Measurements:

height 93 cm width 97 cm depth 22 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $420 Incl BP

Australian Colonial Cedar Hanging Shelves

with three adjustable shelves and carved side supports

Measurements:

height 112 cm width 113 depth 21 cm

• EStimate $500 - $700
• sold $1,320 Incl BP

Pair of Brass Hurricane Wall Sconces

with clear glass hurricane shades (2)

Measurements:

approx. height 45 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $660 Incl BP

Two-light Brass Candle Holder

with clear glass hurricane shades

Measurements:

height 53 cm

• EStimate $250 - $350
• sold $840 Incl BP

Pair of Twin Handled Sterling Silver Vases

weighted, hallmarked (2)

Measurements:

approx. weight 328 grams height 15 cm

• EStimate $200 - $400
• sold $228 Incl BP

Anglo Indian Colonial Sterling Silver Cream Ladle

Fiddle pattern, hallmarked

Measurements:

approx. weight 135 grams length 21 cm

• EStimate $150 - $250
• sold $336 Incl BP

Anglo Indian Silver Plated Salt and Pepper (Cyan) Shakers

together with Victorian candle wick scissors and tray, three candle snuffers, silver mounted mustard pot and white metal matchbox holder (9)

• EStimate $200 - $300
• sold $96 Incl BP

Set of Six Silver Plated Egg Cups

engraved 'L T' for Lloyd Triestino Shipping Lines (6)

Measurements:

height 5.5 cm

• EStimate $100 - $200
• sold $120 Incl BP

Pair of Victorian Silver Plated Candlesticks

telescopic, with scroll repousse decoration (A/F) (2)

Measurements:

height 18 cm

• EStimate $150 - $250
• sold $168 Incl BP

Three Silver Plated Campaign Drinking Vessels

telescopic, one with box (3)

Measurements:

approx. height 8 cm

• EStimate $100 - $200
• sold $120 Incl BP

Two Silver Plated Bread Baskets

in simulated woven design, together with a silver plated basket with swing handle (3)

Measurements:

length 31.5 cm

• EStimate $100 - $200
• sold $144 Incl BP

Silver Plated Bread Board

with circular wooden insert, together with a silver plated salver, mark of Elkington & Co., engraved to 'B. I. S. N. Co, S.S. REWA' (2)

Measurements:

diameter 30 cm ; 31 cm

• EStimate $50 - $100
• sold $180 Incl BP

Anglo Indian Cranberry Glass Hanging Hundi Light

hand blown glass globe with metal terminal suspended by a metal collar, chains and glass smoke cap

Measurements:

length 30 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $240 Incl BP

American Sinumbra Table Lamp

with frosted and etched glass shade, electrified

Measurements:

height 67 cm

• EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
• sold $2,520 Incl BP

Palmer & Co.

of bell shape with all-over geometric pattern

Measurements:

height 26 cm

• EStimate $200 - $300

Wedgwood

transfer printed decoration, comprising The Lighthouse at Watson’s Bay, The Bridge at Parramatta, The Entrance to Sydney Cove and Government House, printed marks to undersides (8)

Measurements:

diameter 25 .5 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $240 Incl BP

Wedgwood

transfer printed decoration, comprising Como, Government House, Princes Bridge and Bourke Street, Melbourne 1878, printed marks to undersides (4)

Measurements:

diameter 26.5 cm

• EStimate $200 - $400
• sold $120 Incl BP

Wedgwood

transfer printed decoration, comprising The Lighthouse at Watson's Bay, The Bridge at Parramatta, The Entrance to Sydney Cove and Government House, printed marks to undersides (8)

Measurements:

diameter 25 .5 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $240 Incl BP

Wedgwood

impressed 'Wedgwood' to base

Measurements:

height 9 cm

• EStimate $100 - $200
• sold $96 Incl BP

Doulton Lambeth

decorated in low relief with garlands, doves, and dancing putti, impressed marks to underside

Measurements:

height 17.5 cm

• EStimate $100 - $200