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After trading fine antiques at his Lake Road premises for the past 40 years Donald Melville has decided it is never too late to change. On 24 May A+O will conduct an on-site auction of the shop contents before the auction of the iconic building itself in early June. Donald has been a well-known dealer of English antique furniture from the 17th and 18th Centuries since opening his shop in the current premises in 1974. During that time the building has grown to accommodate a large quantity of stock and Donald has become known to many friends and customers through his appearances on radio and television, as well as his constant presence in the shop. He was a member of the New Zealand Antique Dealers Association for almost 20 years and served a term as President during that time. The auction will include numerous pieces of English and European furniture, copper, pewter, ceramics, stoneware and other items. Don’t miss an opportunity to own a piece of this well-known dealer’s inventory.
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Closing AuCtion sAtuRDAY 24 MAY, 2PM
DonAlD Melville Antiques
After trading fine antiques at his Lake Road premises for the past 40 years Donald Melville has decided it is never too late to change. On 24 May A+O will conduct an on-site auction of the shop contents before the auction of the iconic building itself in early June.
Donald has been a well-known dealer of English antique furniture from the 17th and 18th Centuries since opening his shop in the current premises in 1974. During that time the building has grown to accommodate a large quantity of stock and Donald has become known to many friends and customers through his appearances on radio and television, as well as his constant presence in the shop. He was a member of the New Zealand Antique Dealers Association for almost 20 years and served a term as President during that time.
The auction will include numerous pieces of English and European furniture, copper, pewter, ceramics, stoneware and other items. Don’t miss an opportunity to own a piece of this well-known dealer’s inventory.
Auction
On-site at Donald Melville Antiques 360 Lake Road, Takapuna
on Saturday 24 May.Auction commences at 2.00pm.
Viewing
Tuesday 20 May, 10.00am – 5.00pmWednesday 21 May, 10.00am – 5.00pmThursday 22 May, 10.00am – 5.00pm
Friday 23 May, 10.00am – 5.00pmSaturday 24 May, 9.00am – 12noon
Complete catalogue on-line from May 20thwww.artandobject.co.nz
enQuiRieS
James Parkinson, 021 222 8184Donald Melville, 021 922 121
Victorian Period burr walnut credenza with inlays
and brass decoration$7000 – $9000
A 19th Century brass bound writing slope with drawer in base
$350 – $450
Amphora figure group Shepherd and Sheep
$600 – $80019th Century
Cantonese vase with famille rose decoration
$1500 – $2500
A decorative European two handled bowl depicting Diana
$800 – $1200
Two handled Royal Doulton vase
signed H. Allen$500 – $700
An attractive two handled Royal Doulton vase, signed P. Curnack
$600 – $800
Late 18th Century mahogany drop side English centre table
with profuse inalys$4000 – $5000
A richly carved ebonised Chinese hall seat$3000 – $4000
An Edwardian child’s chair with cane seat and
inlaid centre splat$350 – $450
A large decorative 19th Century Japanese bronze
two handled vase, signed on the base
$1600 – $2200
A large early 19th Century lidded copper pot with iron handle
$700 – $900
A late 18th Century West Country oak
kitchen press cupboard$6000 – $8000
18th Century French elm country commode chest
with serpentine front and original hardware
$7000 – $9000
English oak silver box with iron side handles and fitted interior
$1500 – $2000
A late 19th Century oak desk chair
upholstered in leather$900 – $1200
Pair of 19th Century French gilded open arm chairs with crested tops
$3500 – $4500
Two similar 19th Century French gilt candlesticks
$600 – $800
A late 18th Century mahogany chest on chest, on bracket feet, with brushing slide, blind fret carving and decorative pierced
brass handles$9000 – $11 000
19th Century French glazed bow fronted standing corner cupboard
with cut brass decoration$3500 – $4500
18th Century English oak mule chest with plank top
$3500 – $4500
English oak settle on pad feet
$2500 – $3000
Mid 18th Century mahogany apprentice chest on ogee feet
$1200 – $1800
A Late Regency Period English Rosewood bracket clock with
inlaid cut brass decoration, maker J M French, London, 650mmH
$6000 – $8000
3 Abbey Street Newton, Auckland
PO Box 68 345 Newton, Auckland 1145
Telephone: +64 9 354 4646 Freephone: 0 800 80 60 01 Facsimile: +64 9 354 4645
[email protected] www.artandobject.co.nz
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18th Century English oak book press
$1500 – $2500