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March Art & Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:713
Sale Title:March Art & Antique AuctionLots with images:119
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:492
Date:27-Mar-2012
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Merilyn Wiseman lidded porcelain box, square shape with domed lid, decorated with brush and leaf design, 17 x 17 x 13 cm
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A Neil Grant stoneware charger, decorated with cherry blossom. Diameter 37 cm
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A Joan Watts Australian pottery lidded jar, along with a spherical blue glazed vase. Tallest height 16 cm
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A Carl Vendelbosch pottery vase decorated with resist leaf pattern along with a similarly decorated honey pot. Tallest 30 cm
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A Peter Collis squat circular vase decorated with bold brush work on black ground and two Patti Meads lidded boxes similarly decorated in gold on black. Vase height 11 cm
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A Chinese jade cylindrical form toggle, restrained carved and pierced decoration, one end solid with suspension hole, the other open, pale toned with darker inclusions. 3.2 x 1.9 cm
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A Chinese jade carved toggle similar to above.
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A Chinese jadeite well carved pendant of a compressed sinuous dragon, pale milky colour with green highlights. 4.4 x 3.7 cm
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A Chinese jadeite pendant of shaped diamond form, carved with a sinuous dragon, pearl and clouds, dark to mid-green colourway with pale inclusions. 5.2 x 4.2 cm
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A Chinese jadeite pendant carved as a large fruit with floral and leaf top section, pale lavender tonings with green highlight. 3.3 x 2.5 x 5 cm
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A Chinese pale jade carved pendant of scrolling and floral form.Approx. 4 x 2 x 1 cm
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A Chinese carved jade handling piece as a young boy with a lotus flower wrapped within a leaf. Approx. 5.5 x 5.5 x 15.
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A Chinese red coral carved pendant, as a young Buddha wrapped in cloth. Approx. 5 x 2 x 2 cm
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A Chinese carved coloured stone handling piece, variable red/brown tonings, carved with figures in a mountainous landscape. Approx. 8.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm
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An amber uniform 17 bead bracelet, pale colourway, each spherical bead of approx. 1.1 cm. diameter.
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Two small carved horn ornaments, modelled as long gourd fruit. Height 8.5 cm
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An old carved wood seated Buddha, red lacquer finish. Height 2 cm
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An old Chinese finely carved hinged lidded box, all-over decoration of figures in landscapes highlighted with scrolls and birds, ebonised finish, mirror to interior lid, lining to base. 13.5 x 8.5 x 5 cm
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An old Chinese hexagonal ginger jar, tapered form, each panel with various floral decoration, pale green/blue toned glaze.
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Two old ginger jars, one of hexagonal form with green glaze, relief decoration to each panel, the other with tan/grey glaze.
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An old Chinese hexagonal ginger jar, each panel with a relief moulded floral design, rich dark blue/turquoise glaze, drilled hole to side.
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A Chinese carved hardwood rectangular ink dish, the small central oval concave inkwell framed by carved bags amongst clouds. 16.8 x 9.7 x 1.6 cm
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Two Chinese seals, one of gilded white metal as a chicken with tablet base, the other in bronze with four character marks to base.
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A Chinese finely carved boxwood card case, with surfaces and edges profusely and finely carved with figures in a garden landscape and seated on pavilion verandas. Monogrammed with owner’s initials and dated 1890 under the lid. 10.5 x 6.7 cm
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A Han Dynasty style earthenware pot painted in red, black and white, squat circular shape body, with clay adhering from burial. Height 40 cm
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A Han Dynasty style pottery ewer with spherical body and neck tapering to an arched duck head terminal, painted in black, yellow, ochre, red and white, with clay adhering from burial. Height 32 cm
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A pair of Chinese green hardstone temple dogs seated on plinth bases, the female’s left foreleg rests on a pup, the male’s upon a ball. Height 20 cm
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A Chinese porcelain baluster vase, narrow short cylindrical neck, famille rose polychrome enamel of two figures at a table, encircled by bats, six character mark in red to base. Height 19.5 cm
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A 19th century large Chinese famille rose punch bowl, the interior entirely decorated with figures within interior scenes and on verandas, fancy scrolled gilded framed panels, birds and florals to the rim, the exterior sparsely decorated with floral boughs, two major cracks and with old repair, small section absent. Diameter 49 cm height 14 cm
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A Chinese small celadon glazed dish of triangular leaf form, the flat surface with sculpted overhanging leaf and floral edge, pressed character marks to base. 8.5 x 8.5 cm
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A large Chinese celadon glazed vase, baluster form, decorated with Chinese motifs and geometric patterns. Height 50 cm
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A 19th century Chinese porcelain lamp, the round porcelain globe painted with three panels of various outdoor scenes, the florals and leaves in a red/brown tone, the stand with green geometric decoration to top and base, the central column with florals and leaves in red/brown tones on white ground. Height 31 cm
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A rare peach-bloom glazed porcelain 'Willow-Leaf' vase (LiuyeZun), marked inside the deep foot ring with a blue six character Qing Dynasty, Kangxi mark and probably of the period (1664-1722) of slender, high-shouldered form with a tall neck and flaring mouth, tapering to an unglazed foot, the foot ring deeply sunk into the body, the glaze of speckled red suffused with pale yellow-green, at the mouth. From the prescribed group of eight similarly glazed objects to make a set for a Chinese scholar's table.…
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A Chinese archaistic jade disc of bi form, of slightly irregular circular outline and piercing, both surfaces with wrythen fluting, of celadon tone with speckled black and russet at intervals to the rim indicating weathered rind and suggesting manufacture from a jade pebble. The current owner sought the opinion of Robert H. Ellsworth, the renowned New York specialist Oriental Arts dealer, who inspected the disc and attributed an age of Neolithic or Han dynasty to it. Diameter 8 cm
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A Chinese Hotan (Hetian) large jade bowl, hand carved with a pair of Imperial dragons opposed either side of a mystic pearl, detailed in gilt, the exterior with a sinuous Imperial dragon opposed to a ho-oh (phoenix) to either side of a mystic pearl and with four lines of calligraphic inscription. Gilt detail, raised on short cylindrical foot, pale/mid-green colourway with pale cloud form inclusions typical of the Hotan jade type. Diameter 27 cm height 97. Certificate available.
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A Chinese tea dust glazed vase of bottle form, the monochrome glaze of deep green/brown tone, impressed unglazed seal mark to base. Height 19.6 cm
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A Chinese porcelain baluster vase, speckled red and green tea-dust type glaze, unmarked. Height 17.5 cm
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An 18th century Chinese exportware tea bowl, blue and white decoration of peony roses, faint hairlines at rim. Diameter 9 cm
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An 18th century Chinese exportware blue and white tea bowl, decorated with floral sprays and sprigs, hairline at rim and tiny chip to foot ring. Diameter 8.5 cm
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A Chinese vase, inverted baluster form, decorated in mountainous and lake scenes, blue on white ground. Height 36 cm
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A Chinese white porcelain bowl decorated with Anhua (hidden decoration) beneath the glaze of a sinuous dragon ho-o (phoenix) bird in blue tones and with two character inscription similarly hidden. Diameter 14.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain polychrome enamel bowl, the interior with central seated figure in red robe surrounded by six dancing figures, the exterior with a wide band of sinuous foliage, turquoise toned ground, character marks in blue to base. Diameter 20.3 cm height 9.5 cm
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A small scholar’s rock, mountainous form, unusual striped yellow and black colourway. 15 x 8.5 x 8 cm
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A scholar’s rock, mountainous form, the natural stone of dark red brown and pale tan/ivory toned inclusions, black lacquered shaped stand. 29 x 11 x 18 cm
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A Chinese bronze figure of ‘Shao Lao’ riding seated upon the back of a buffalo, some losses. Height 22 cm
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A carved soapstone fu dog, she stands with pup climbing upon her back and beneath her, the plinth carved with seated figures beneath spreading trees. Some faults. Height 23.5 cm
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An old Chinese porcelain baluster vase, painted in enamels, with panels reserved to either side depicting a landscape and verso with flowers and bird, two handles issue from the neck. Hairline crack at rim.Height 30 cm
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A Chinese porcelain inverse baluster vase, decorated in polychrome enamel with flowers on a ground of gilt tendrils, a stiff leaf border at the neck and lappet panels at the mouth, shoulder and foot. Qinglong seal mark under the foot. Height 37 cm
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A Chinese provincial stoneware jar decorated with T’ZhouShou brush point decoration. Height 22 cm
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A pair of small Chinese bronze vases, baluster shape with two handles issuing from the tall necks, moulded with flowers and birds. Height 15 cm
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A late Qing cinnabar circular lacquer box and cover, the lid in high relief with figures in a garden framed by similar panels to the walls, old damage.Diameter 25.2 cm
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A Chinese cinnabar lacquer lidded jar, the ovoid body with relief panels of a coastal and mountainous village scene framed by scrolls, florals and various bands, the lid with cone finial and brass fittings. Height 20.5 cm raised on carved and pierced wood stand.
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A good old large solid tusk ivory carving of a seated Buddha, he holds a furled scroll, raised on a carved and pierced wooden base. Height 19.5 cm
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A carved ivory netsuke of a baku, the mythical lion headed beast sits turning back looking over its shoulder, lightly stained and with inlaid eyes, incised signature under the foot. Height 5.4 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke, carved as a seated man with a robe tied around his shoulders and hat clasped in his right hand, lightly stained, signed under base. Height 4 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke, carved as a recumbent horse, a monkey climbing upon its back, signed under the base. Length 5 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke, carved as a seated man feeding sake from a gourd to a tortoise seated at his knee. Height 4 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke, carved as a taiko drummer, signed under the drum. Height 4.2 cm
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A Japanese ivory netsuke, carved as a seated boar, lightly stained, signed under the body. Length 4.5 cm
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A Chinese carved ivory cigar holder, carved in high relief with an encircling landscape with figures and animals. Length 8.7 cm
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A pair of Meiji period stamp boxes, these small brass boxes decorated in relief with birds, baskets of fruit and flowers, 3.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm
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A massive Japanese floor standing vase of baluster form, frilled rim, decorated with birds amongst blossoms in tones of blue, black, yellow and ivory, gilt highlights, raised on a hardwood stand with five scrolling legs. Height overall 188 cm
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A Japanese blue and white shallow bowl decorated to the centre with a medallion of flowers framed by three groups of flowering boughs and grasses divided by three fan panels with diaper patterns, the fan pattern repeats on the underside. Marked in underglaze blue within a double circle with a tri-form leaf motif.Late 18th century, considerable fritting to the rim.Diameter 36 cm
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An 18th century Japanese blue and white charger, decorated with a field of flowers and leafy tendrils to the well, the reverse decorated with three flowering boughs and marked with a leaf motif within a double blue circle. Old fritting to the rim. Diameter 35.5 cm
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An early 19th century Japanese blue and white charger, decorated with a central garden medallion framed by eight lappet panels, each decorated with flowers, all in underglaze blue, the reverse with two bamboo boughs and marked with leaf motifs within a double circle. Diameter 35.5 cm
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A pair of Japanese Meiji period Arita tall bottle form vases, the spherical bodies and tall swollen necks finely painted with florals and blossoms and red ground panels with gilt enrichments, painted character marks in red to base, one with rim chip. Height 32 cm
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A pair of Satsuma earthenware vases of ovoid shape, decorated in gilt on matt black ground with exterior mountainous views, marked under the foot ‘Gyokuzan’, gold on red. Height 18.5 cm
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A large Satsuma earthenware vase, inverted baluster form, decorated with Buddhist holy men and a dragon wrapped around the top, in blue, green, red, yellow with gilt embellishments. Height 31.5 cm
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A c.1900 Japanese pottery jardiniere, the exterior with relief cranes on a textured ground, repeating angular scroll band to the top rim, the dark body unglazed. Diameter 30 cm height 25 cm
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A c.1940 Japanese Satsuma lidded box, hand painted with an exotic pheasant perched in tree amidst peony flowers, gilt enrichments, gilded marks to base. 12.5 x 10 x 6.2 cm
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A bronzed bust of a Japanese lady, 1930-1940 signed in Chinese and bearing a Chinese inscription to the back. This was possibly a commissioned piece made during the Japanese occupation of China. Height 34 cm width 27 cm depth 7 cm
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A pair of small Japanese Satsuma baluster vases painted with flowers and richly gilded. Height 95.Together with five matching lobed bowls.Diameter 120. All with painted seal marks.
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A Japanese Kutani porcelain censer, modelled as a young boy kneeling and supporting upon his shoulders a koro, all decorated in polychrome enamels highlighted with gilt, the koro with a pierced cover surmounted by a crouching fu dog. Height 25.5 cm
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A Japanese carved wood Ainu bear figure, he stands with a large salmon to his mouth, pale, dark brown and black tones, the fine carved detail giving the fur effect, signed under paw.
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A massive Japanese mid 20th century carved wooden Ainu bear, he stands on a base of large waves with one paw raised and open snarling mouth, dark and pale finish. Carved by the Ainu craftsman in Hokkaido, Northeast region of Japan, a traditional folkcraft of Japan’s indigenous people.Minor damage. 90 x 80 x 103 cm
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Three old Tibetan thangka, each depicting a Bhuddha in various incarnations surrounded by numerous bodhisattvas, each painted in oil and gilt on linen, framed by self patterned silk brocade. With an associated Japanese Meiji period box.
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Four pieces of 13th/14th century Thai Sawankhalok pottery including a blue decorated jarlet and a small celadon jarlet with two handles.
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An Indonesian bronze handbell, reputedly collected from the Javanese temple of Borobudur in 1973, the separately cast bell-body with later fixing to the figurative handle to accept a clapper (absent). Height 18.5 cm
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A pair of cloisonne Meiping shaped vases decorated with scrolling cloisonnes on a brass unenamelled ground. Some small faults.Height on wooden stand 34.5 cm
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A Royal Dux porcelain figure group of a romantic couple, he stands in formal dress behind her seated on a settee, legs crossed, knee showing and with fan to her hand, formal dress, cobalt blue partial glaze with red and gilt highlights, oval base. Printed marks and applied triangle.23 x 18.5 x 27 cm
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A 1940s Melba Ware England china bulldog, standing with head turned to the left, tan and brown naturalistic glaze, printed marks. 11 x 25 x 17 cm
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A Royal Copenhagen porcelain figure group of two sleepy children cuddling a puppy, marked underneath c.1969-74. Height 15 cm
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A Royal Copenhagen porcelain figure, a seated child combing a cat, marks underneath c. 1969-1974. Height 15 cm
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A Lladro figurine of a young boy fishing from a bridge with a puppy at his side, terracotta with full colour matt finish.Minor faults. 30 x 14 x 23 cm
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A Lladro figurine of a young girl sitting cross legged in terracotta in full colour matt finish. 5.5 x 6 x 20 cm
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A Lladro figurine of a young Inuit boy, crouching down with arms over knees, terracotta with full colour matt finish.9 x 4 x 20 cm
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A large Lladro figurine of an old sailor showing a boat to a young boy, in traditional blue, white and grey colours and high gloss finish.18 x 22 x 30 cm
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A Beswick model of a kingfisher, #2371.Width 16 cm
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A large and impressive Lladro porcelain sculpture of a Venetian gondola, the gondolier stands on the aft, three passengers sit before him. Manufacturer's marks, No. 4880 and artist's signatures: J. Ruiz and F. Catala, raised on plinth base.78 x 16 x 37.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton figure, ‘The Foaming Quart’, as a 19th century gent seated in a baronial chair with tankard to hand, HM2162, the printed marks with some obliteration.Height 13.5 cm
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A pair of Royal Doulton bookends modelled as the busts of Falstaff and Henry V, modelled by David Biggs, 1997. Height 20 cm
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A Royal Doulton Springer Spaniel dog figure, HN2515, large size designed by Frederick Dawes, white and dark brown colourway, printed mark and painted number to base of feet.Length 24.5 cm height 20 cm
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A Royal Doulton 'Tommy' bulldog figure, modelled in a seated pose wearing an army helmet, Sam brown and ammunition bag, all-over khakhi glaze, printed mark and registration No. 662746. Height 16 cm
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A pair of Royal Doulton black Jasperware busts of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and H.M.H. The Duke of Edinburgh, commemorating their silver wedding 1947-1972, complete with stands and in original fitted box.
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A Royal Doulton Ltd. Ed. Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II figurine, the base with maker’s mark and printed details ‘To Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II..... 1983’, signed and numbered 124/2500. Height 26 cm
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A Royal Doulton ‘Gibson Girl’ golfing vase of swollen flat sided baluster form with two small green handles, decoration to one side of a man and woman golfer above ‘One Difficulty Of The Game, Keeping Your Eye On The Ball’, the other side with various golfers above ‘Don’t Watch The Player, Keep Your Eye on the Ball’, printed mark to base. 12 x 4.5 x 8.5 cm
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An early 20th century Royal Doulton ovoid vase, the speckled blue ground with dominant cobalt blue bands highlighted with a vignette of painted fruit and flowers, signed S. Hatten?, ornate gilt banded enrichment. Height 20 cm
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An early 20th century Royal Doulton small Blue Children vase, ovoid form with gilt rims, hair crack. Height 8 cm
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A Royal Doulton Titanian miniature ovoid vase, factory marks and #887 under the base. Height 4.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton small ovoid vase decorated in the blue iris pattern on a gilt ground. Height 11 cm
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