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Finely engraved scrimshaw, titled Boatheads, three mast ship in a polar landscape, signed G Tonkin, approx 13 cm L
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Fine LARGE Maori Feast Bowl probably carved by Anaha Te Rahui (1822-1913), New Zealand. Carved and engraved wood with haliotis shell inlay. Large spherical bowl with fitted lid flanked by seated attendant figures on either side and the bowl and lid carved in high relief with a series of tiki faces with haliotis shell eyes (mostly missing) inset, the whole elaborately carved in Rauponga scrollwork motifs, aged deep dark brown patina. The offered bowl is so idiosyncratic in style and treatment that it can be attributed to the carver Anaha Te Rahui. Throughout his long life Anaha Te Rahui saw many changes in Maori culture, and as an artist, his work evolved with the times. Roger Neich has written extensively on the woodcarvers of Ngati Tarawhai (2001). According to Neich, ‘although he almost certainly never worked with stone tools, Anaha was the last of the old Ngati Tarawhai canoe builders. By the time the large carved house building movement got under way, Anaha was already in late middle age and well established as the chief to Ngati Tarahwai. He enjoyed wide contacts with many prominent Europeans and experienced European education through his children, and from his work in the courts. He was literate in Maori. ...Anaha was clearly very much a man of his people, a great leader and certainly not an alienated artist.’ See Neich (2001: figure 15.25) for a another bowl attributed to Anaha Te Rahui as well as a listing of other documented works by the artist. Approx L60cm, B36cm, H43.5cm. PROVENANCE Cornelius Pieter Meulendijk Collection, Rotterdam. Christies London, The Meulendijk Collection - Lot 243, October 21st. 1980. John Magers Collection, Sydney.
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Antique 18th Chinese sang de boeuf conical bowl, with later made stand, along with original purchase receipt Hong Kong 1980. Identity No C 61146. Good sound condition, approx 19.2cm dia
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Antique English sterling silver canteen of flatware, setting for twelve 102 pieces in total. Comprising the following dates, Large spoons (12) George Adams 1859-60, 12 Large dinner forks, George Adams 1874-75, 12 Entree forks George Adams 1869-70, Pair of large serving spoons George Adams 1846-7, large soup ladle George Adams 1867-68. 12 Small spoons George Adams, 1863-64, Pair of sauce ladles George Adams 1864-65. Sifter 1873-74. Knives are later Modern sterling silver weighted handles, stainless steel blades 12 dinner knives, 12 entree knives 12 butter knives total 102 in all. English oak canteen with recessed label for E.Tessier 26 New Bond St London. Total weight without the knives is 4.764 kgs
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Antique Victorian George II revival bracket clock of large size by J.C. Turner of London. The arch topped dial with silvered chapter ring beneath subsidiary dials for chime/silent, fast slow and Cambridge or eight bells chimes, with a three train movement striking on eight bells and five coiled gongs. With heavy carrying handles, pierced side panels and fluted columns, has pendulum key and back cover key (in office 8000.117), recently restored and cleaned, approx 70cm H x 43cm W x 32cm D Running and keeping time
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Hans Heysen (1877-1968) Australia, "Zinnias in a brown jug", oil on board, circa 1905, (Unsigned) Ex Studio of Hans Heysen S.A, Ex Braesyde Bowral, Ex Philip Bacon Galleries see info verso. Approx 42.5 cm x 34 cm for the work
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FINE EARLY LEANGLE CLUB, WESTERN VICTORIA, carved and engraved hardwood (no custom stand) The Leangle club which was distinctive of the western Victoria area. These were considered to be the most lethal of all clubs, as their sharply pointed heads could reach around the narrow parrying shields. Approx L68 x 27cm. PROVENANCE Private collection, Queensland
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Finely engraved scrimshaw, Mise A Mort, signed and dated lower right, 84, Vincent Bonnet, Sydney
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Rare antique Chinese robe with Human Face Dragons, silk floss embroidery on silk satin with a myriad of symbols. These robes were hand embroidered and then hand sewn together and hand lined. Never washed, only aired, approx 131cm L
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Fine antique 18th century English mahogany secretaire bookcase circa 1760's. Attributed to the workshop of Thomas Chippendale. The broken swan-neck pediment with rosette terms centering fretwork and a platform above a pierced stiff leaf frieze and rope twist gadrooning. The cabinet top fitted with geometric astral glazed doors, three adjustable red painted pine slide shelves with mahogany front edges, the base top edge with fine gadrooned pagoda canopy, carved acanthus leaves to the corners of the gadrooned edge, This extra carving the corners of the pagoda gadrooning is seldom seen. The secretaire interior of plain design, with four pigeon holes, and five drawers, one drawer lower right is fitted with two compartments for ink pots and writing items, each with original Dutch brass axe shape handles . The hinges fitted to the secretaire drawer bear the H. TIBATS stamp, which has been noted on a number of distinguished pieces of case furniture dating from the mid-18th century including the renowned “Messer Cabinet” attributed to Thomas Chippendale. Cock beaded edge to the drawers of graduating size with figured mahogany fronts, fitted with the fine gilt bronze handles, the legs of Ogee shaped bracket feet, with laminated secondary legs behind the brackets legs, with red painted finish. Similar types of pagoda canopy waisted moldings to that on the present lot appear on display cabinets or 'China Cases' among the designs in Thomas Chippendale's seminal "The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director", originally published three times between 1754 and 1762. The small size of this piece would indicate it may have been a special order secretaire. By descent to the current family member - Ex Estate of Sir Peter Tennant OBE, intelligence officer, linguist and businessman: born 29 November 1910; OBE 1945; Overseas Director, FBI 1952-63, Deputy Director-General 1963-65, Special Adviser, CBI 1964-65; CMG 1958; Director- General, British National Export Council 1965-71; Kt 1972;1995); died Haslemere, Surrey 22 December 1996. Approx Total height 246 cm x 91.5 cm wide at base x top and pelmet 135 cm total. 54 cm depth, case top 32.5 cm depth.
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