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October Art and Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:777
Sale Title:October Art and Antique AuctionLots with images:180
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:556
Date:9-Oct-2012
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An Edwardian silver sovereign case and vesta, one half opens to reveal a double sovereign holder, the bottom opens to hold vestas, both sides profusely engraved with initials to front. Chester 190.1 cm
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An early 20th century silver sovereign case, plain design with initials to the front. Birmingham 191 cm
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An Edwardian silver framed dressing table mirror, ornately embossed with scrolls, florals and leaf design, a vacant cartouche to the top, the shaped frame with a conforming bevel edged mirror backed to an oak panel with hinged strut. Birmingham 1901 by Henry Matthews. 32 cm x 23.5 cm
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An early 20th century silver mounted cased lady's vanity set comprising handled brush, silver topped cut crystal vanity jar and silver backed comb, each with fine flowerhead banded and embossed decoration in blue velvet and silk lined leather case. By S. Blanckensee & Sons Ltd
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A gentleman's travelling dressing case, the pigskin case of oblong shape opening to reveal an interior fitted with numerous bottles, jars, brushes and manicure utensils. Six items with silver lids with machine engraved detail, hallmarked London 1937 by George Carsberg & Son and retailed by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd
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A hand knotted Turkoman rug with unusual emerald green toned background, decorated in traditional manner with rows of guls and subsidiary cruciform medallions, framed by multiple borders. 190 cm x 130 cm
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A large Turkish hand knotted carpet, all wool construction, the field with a single geometric medallion in blues on soft faded red with dark blue to the corners, multiple border bands in matching tones. 270 cm x 208 cm
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A rare Persian finely knotted picture rug, as the portrait of a young Afghan girl wearing traditional headdress and wrap to her shoulders, naturalistic tones of brown, blue, purple and paler tones, wool on cotton. 45 cm x 59 cm
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An Iranian Kork wool pile Turkoman runner decorated with five geometric medallions framed by matching partial medallions on a blue ground, framed by a border of compressed rosette motifs. 380 cm x 105 cm
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A Persian Baluchi wool on cotton small rug, the dark purple ground field with alternating rows of geometric designs, triple border guards, highlight tones of powder blue, bright red and ivory. 87 cm x 48 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Andkhoi runner decoratively patterned with multiple medallions framed by stylised foliate motifs, all within a border decorated with cruciform rosette and stylised leaves. 500 cm x 80 cm
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A small plain red hand knotted Gabbeh rug. 135 cm x 80 cm
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A good Chobi rug in parchment and madder tones, the field decorated with lotus flowers and leafy tendrils framed by a border incorporating similar motifs in a tighter configuration
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A large old Iranian Kerman carpet decorated with a floral medallion on a midnight blue ground framed by floral swags and a broad floral border. Signed at one end in Arabic script 'Argomand'. 410 cm x 300 cm
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A Persian hand knotted Arak rug, wool pile on cotton, the field with repeating boteh motifs and florals, tones of brown, red and blue etc. on pale tan ground. 132 cm x 90 cm
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A Turkoman hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with two rows of five 'elephant footprint' motifs framed by multiple geometric patterned borders on a rich red ground. 240 cm x 160 cm
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A Persian hand knotted wool on cotton rug, the field with two joined stepped lozenge form medallions in ivory, red and blue within a soft red conforming shaped border with repeating plant motifs, the outer side fields of blue ground with repeating small boteh motifs in alternating red and blue, triple border guards with black and ivory ground. 200 cm x 155 cm
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A Persian Hamadan wool on cotton hand knotted rug, the large central dominant floral medallion with red ground and entwined florals on a plain ivory conforming ground with soft rose pink spandrels with further entwined florals, triple border guards, the wider central guard with floral and bird repeating motifs. 202 cm x 125 cm
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A Persian Shiraz silk on cotton rug, the compartmentalised field with repeating design panels in various tones of red, burnt orange, blue, pale tan, etc., the design repeating to the border. 145 cm x 102 cm
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A Persian hand knotted all wool rug, decorated with all-over co-joined hexagonal guls decorated with pairs of birds and florals on red and blue ground and pairs of horses with floral guls on deep blue ground, single narrow border guard, highlighted with tones of burnt orange, green and ivory, figures, animals and butterflies to the side panels. 245 cm x 125 cm
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A Persian Baluchi wall rug, the field with two pairs of lions and horses in dark brown and red on an ivory field, the wide border with floral and geometric patterns on indigo and red ground. 143 cm x 79 cm
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An Iranian Shiraz carpet decorated with an octagonal medallion on a lozenge shaped field with red ground, decorated with scattered birds and geometric motifs, the medallion repeats in smaller format in the quadrants and on an indigo ground. Wool pile on wool foundation. 275 cm x 165 cm
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A fine large hand knotted Bokhara carpet, with lustrous wool pile on wool weft and warp, the field decorated with rows of tekke guls and subsidiary cruciform medallions framed by multiple narrow guards and a major border with lozenge shaped motifs, guards at either end decorated with similar larger motifs with hook latch outline. 280 cm x 250 cm
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A Turkoman runner, the field decorated with two rows of guls flanking a row of cruciform motifs, framed by multiple narrow borders. 300 cm x 80 cm
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A large Iranian Kerman carpet, the bright red field decorated with a large floral medallion framed by a broad floral border, some wear. 370 cm x 260 cm
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An old Persian travelling storage bag of rectangular form, decorative fine geometric banded with heavy leather stitched borders, fittings and strapping, in tones of burnt orange, red, blue and ivory
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A small Chinese silk rug with restrained floral decoration and multiple plain border guards in colours of lime green, blue, pale red and ivory. 126 cm x 60 cm
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A 19th century oak French coopered wine picker's barrel, oval mildly flared form with natural branch form handles, iron ring straps. With later mahogany top to function as an occasional table. 85 cm x 46 cm x 54 cm
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A 19th century stripped pine hanging corner cabinet, the door enclosing a painted interior with three shelves, moulded cornice, brass handle. 117 cm x 80 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany small hanging glazed corner cupboard, the astragal glazed door enclosing two fitted shelves and oak panelled back, the cornice with fretwork band below the stepped mouldings, brass escutcheon, complete with key. 64.5 cm x 52.5 cm
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A Victorian walnut pole-screen with ornately carved tripod base and oval needlework panel. Height 148 cm
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A good Victorian figured walnut whatnot/canterbury, the upstand mirror with fret carved top and side panels, the two shaped graduated tiers with satinwood inlay, turned spindle supports, the base covered, panelled and inlaid, flanked by two small shelves to each side, turned columns and feet. Some borer to spindles. 104 cm x 35.5 cm x 157 cm
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A George III slender flame mahogany wine table, the square cross banded top on restrained turned column and tripod base. 41.5 cm x 41.5 cm x 68 cm
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A small proportioned Georgian mahogany washstand, the square top with serpentine frieze raised on slender square legs united by a central tier with a single frieze drawer and conforming apron and a lower quatrefoil stretcher. The top with a gallery to three sides, the top and various edges clashed and inlaid with satinwood. 33 cm x 33 cm x 78.5 cm
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An old wine barrel planter of oval mildly tapered tall form, coopered construction with brass strap binding and iron side handles, tin liner. 55.5 cm x 47 cm x 72.5 cm
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A 19th century European elm and fruitwood wash stand, the circular top with bevelled moulded edge and central circular basin cut-out, raised on turned legs with shaped rails and turned central stretcher. 106 cm x 66.5 cm x 80.5 cm
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A vintage barber's chair, plated and white enamelled metal framed, upholstered in red vinyl
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A Victorian flame mahogany Pembroke table, the drop sides with curb corners, frieze drawer to one end, raised on restrained turned legs. 88 cm x 89.5 cm x 70.5 cm
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An Edgar Brandt style green marble topped bronzed base console table, the base with double scrolling supports and fine zigzag frieze to the textured fine frame supporting a variegated rectangular green marble top. 160 cm x 45 cm x 75 cm
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A Victorian country pine drop leaf table, small proportions, the plank top above a single drawer to one end, raised on turned legs. 82 cm x 87 cm x 72.5 cm
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A Victorian oak lady's writing table, the rectangular top with thumb moulded edge and leatherette insert and pull-up slide to the back with a green silk panel, single frieze drawer to the front, raised on slender tapered legs with restrained turned detail, stretcher/foot rest upholstered in green velvet to the back, brass capped casters, minor attention required. 68 cm x 48 cm x 73 cm
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A pair of mahogany cross banded Regency style small side tables, the rectangular top with rounded front corners, fluted frieze and tapered legs with spade feet. 55 cm x 29.5 cm x 74 cm
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A late Victorian walnut folding campaign table, the rectangular box form top opening on a folding base to reveal fitted leather interior with ink, letter and other compartments, the base with restrained curved legs and ribbed and plain stretchers
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A good quality Victorian rosewood circular dining table with deep thumbnail moulded edge, on fluted baluster support with leaf, flower and scroll carved tripod base and suspended finial. Diameter 122 cm height 70 cm
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A 19th century country pine table of rectangular form, two short frieze drawers, sturdy square section legs with double rail stretcher. 180 cm x 78 cm x 78 cm
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A 19th century oak side table, rectangular top single frieze drawer with brass swing handles, raised on square section reeded chamfered legs. 81 cm x 46 cm x 72.5 cm
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A Regency flame mahogany D-form fold-over top games table, the top cross-banded, green baize lined interior, raised on ring turned tapered legs. Good colour and patina. 92 cm x 45.5 cm x 77 cm
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A William IV rosewood side table, the oblong top with canted corners and rounded ends and with deep thumbnail moulded edge raised on a twin stretcher base detailed with carved acanthus scrolls, joined by a ring turned stretcher with a central fluted knop, all raised on four fluted squat bun feet. 112 cm x 55 cm x 72 cm
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A Regency mahogany fold-over top table, the oblong top with a fretwork pennant apron flanked by foliate scrolls, raised on a tapering octagonal column with carved foliate collar from a quatrefoil plinth base with scroll carved feet with concealed brass casters. 91.5 cm x 43.5 cm x 74 cm
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A good 19th century mahogany secretaire campaign chest, traditional split form with secretaire fitted with birdseye maple drawers and pigeon holes, green baize inset writing surface, all above three full width drawers, inset brass corner capping, strapping and handles, swing side handles to each section, raised on short turned legs. Provenance: Ex. the estate of an admiral of the Chilean navy. 106.5 cm x 49 cm x 107.5 cm
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A late 19th century Queen Anne style walnut collector's cabinet on stand, the top with two panelled doors enclosing a combination of 13 drawers and a single door above a full width drawer, all with burr timber fascias and brass drop handles, the stand with a single frieze drawer on barley twist supports and concaved stretchers to the open base, on short turned legs. 80 cm x 44.5 cm x 140 cm
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A small proportion oak flat-front chest of four drawers, the drawers of graduated depth with brass bale handles and filigree lock escutcheons, raised on slightly splaying bracket feet. 91.5 cm x 46 cm x 97 cm
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A Georgian mahogany chest on chest, the upper section with a dentil cornice above two half width and two full width drawers flanked by blind-fret canted corners, the base with three uniform full width drawers, all the drawers with cockbeaded edges and oval brass plate back handles, raised on bracket feet. 106 cm x 51 cm x 10.6 cm x 174 cm
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A Georgian mahogany flat front three drawer chest, three full width drawers, swan neck brass handles, shaped apron to front, requires some attention. 81 cm x 44.5 cm x 81.5 cm
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A late Victorian mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, with two drawers of half width above three of graduated depth, all with cockbeaded edges and turned bun handles, flanked by quarter ring pilasters and raised on turned double bun feet. 104 cm x 54 cm x 12 cm
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A small proportion George III mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, with brushing slide above four drawers of graduated depth, each with cockbeaded edges and ebonised bun handles, raised on splay feet. 93 cm x 53 cm x 100 cm
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A colonial rimu scotch chest, traditional configuration with four short drawers above three full width drawers, half bobbin turned columns, platform base, brass pierced back plate swing handles, some attention required. 113 cm x 51.5 cm x 124.5 cm
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A colonial kauri five drawer flat front chest, two over three drawer construction, turned bun handles, platform base. 107 cm x 44.5 cm x 107.5 cm
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A New Zealand colonial woods 19th century games table, the circular checkerboard top with burr kauri framing, the column raised on a tripod base, snap top. Diameter 51 cm height 72.5 cm
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A late 19th century kauri music cabinet of oblong shape with galleried top, the gallery with a foliate carved panelled back and small scroll pediment, the single door with two panels outlined with bead moulding, the upper one with a section of compression veneer, the lower panel with a trophy harp crest. The interior with a single shelf. 66.5 cm x 47 cm x 110 cm
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An Edwardian stained mahogany haberdashery shop chair, the narrow tapered solid back with studded Art Deco upholstered front and seat, showing wear, raised on cylindrical legs with swollen feet and stretchers, maker's label to base 'Cranston & Elliot, Princes Street, Edinburgh'
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A pair of Victorian carved walnut grandfather and grandmother chairs, scroll carved detail to the exposed frames, both in matching blue velvet upholstery with deep buttoned backs, shaped fronts and scrolling legs raised on white porcelain casters, the grandfather chair requiring attention
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A William IV rosewood open armchair, the buttoned upholstered back, seat and arm panels in deep mauve/purple velvet, restrained scrolls to the arm supports, turned and tulip formed front legs, white porcelain casters
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A Victorian walnut framed lady's teardrop cameo-back chair, the walnut framed buttoned back surmounted by a foliate carved section with conforming carving on the struts and cabriole legs
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A pair of Edwardian armchairs, upholstered in an apple green and dark grey velvet stripe, with piped embellishment, reeded decoration to the front curved legs. 67 cm x 70 cm x 96 cm
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A set of eight Victorian carved walnut balloon back chairs, cabriole carved front legs, the open backs with scroll carved support, matching striped gold and cream brocade upholstered seats
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An Edwardian Sheraton Revival mahogany bureau bookcase, the astragal top with double swan neck pediment, the two doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, the front with shell inlay, two panel doors to the base. Some attention required. 66 cm x 41 cm x 215 cm
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A late Victorian period oak four cupboard breakfront sideboard with three drawers across the top, mottled walnut panels, architectural mouldings, original brass handles, short upstand and plinth base. The cupboard doors with fitted interiors, drawer, cellarette, etc. 200 cm x 62 cm x 97 cm
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An Edwardian period walnut sideboard with four cupboard doors, three drawers and central open shelf, fan carved decoration and row of spindles, fluted mouldings, panelled doors, brass drop handles, short upstand and spade feet. 180 cm x 57 cm x 96 cm
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A 19th century oak bookcase cabinet, the upper section with two glazed doors surmounted by a cornice with a decorative carved urn flanked by oak leaf scrolls, the lower section with two fielded panelled doors, raised on a deep plinth and squat stile feet. 110 cm x 42 cm x 216 cm
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A Victorian walnut credenza, traditional serpentine form, the three doors with central mirrored panels, inlaid decoration, the mirror-back with carved decoration to side and top. 132 cm x 35 cm x 176 cm
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An early 20th century mahogany miniature bookcase, the upper structure with a shelf for books above a dummy and single frieze door, raised on cabriole legs, brass bale handles to either side; along with a selection of old leather bound volumes. 45 cm x 39 cm x 67 cm
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An impressive late Victorian dark stained mahogany bedroom suite, of four pieces including a large three door wardrobe, with central mirror flanked by two multi-panelled doors with carved detail enclosing a silk lined wardrobe with birdseye maple fronted drawer to the base, the left door enclosing conforming wardrobe with two short birdseye maple fronted base drawers, brass recessed handles, the double scroll pediment with fish scale and leaf scroll detail, plinth base; the dressing table with swing mirror…
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A French style giltwood canape, seating three, the giltwood frame with restrained floral and scroll carved details, the deep buttoned back, shaped seat and arm rests upholstered in deep red toned velvet, scroll legs
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An old French oak invalid's table, the rectangular oak top raised on a plated steel base cast with claw feet and with brown porcelain casters, the top with adjustable height and tilting mechanism. 68 cm x 46 cm
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A pair of large Sevres style porcelain urns, each decorated with panels depicting romantic couples in French 18th century costume and with landscape panels to the opposite side, the panels reserved on a maroon ground highlighted with ornate hand painted gilt frames, the tall cylindrical urns with trumpet mouths mounted with cast bronze caryatid handles and raised on matching porcelain and bronze socle bases from gilt bronze plinth bases, the whole completed with conforming porcelain domed covers surmounted…
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A French style plant stand, the rectangular form raised on four slender tapering legs, painted decoration to four sides, an insert with handles to the centre. 59 cm x 36 cm x 80 cm
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A French style tin decorator's butler's tray on stand, the large oval tray with gallery and handles to each side, painted gilt leaves on a deep cream ground. 23 cm x 52 cm x 11 cm
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A pair of Louismm xVI style armchairs, upholstered in a toile fabric, pink and deep cream, the scrolling decorated legs, arms and back gilded with reddish undercoat bleeding through, the cane back with the same paint effect, each with a cushion. 15 cm x 57 cm x 100 cm
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A large French country-style kitchen pantry, tall panelled doors divided into three sections with wire mesh panels, with high arch pediment, on four shaped feet, three shelves to the interior, painted in olive green. 122 cm x 52 cm x 221 cm
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A late 19th century French Kingwood double bed, the shaped ends with quartered veneered panels with cross banded borders, restrained carved detail, scroll legs, conforming shape and carved side rails
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A large Dutch oak cupboard, with arched fielded panelled doors flanked by flat pilasters with carved Corinthian capitals raised on a twin inverse breakfront plinth base with two drawers with conforming fielding and carving supported on large squat bun feet, the cupboard surmounted by a deep cornice with architectural detailing. 200 cm x 70 cm x 228 cm
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An inlaid Syrian style coffee table, the top profusely inlaid with geometric florals and bird motifs in bone and ebony, the same floral motifs carry onto the four legs. 100 cm x 51 cm x 40 cm
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A large Chinese six-fold screen, the ebonised frame enclosing the striking gold foil panels, fine weave dark blue cotton to the back, gilt metal mounts. Height 242.5 cm width extended 450 cm
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A Chinese black lacquer elm tapered cabinet, the top with three short drawers above two main cupboard doors with circular ebonised brass lock plate, three short drawers to the base raised on bracket feet, the black lacquer thinning at the edges, the elm showing through. 110 cm x 61.5 cm x 182 cm
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An old Chinese black lacquered elm sideboard, four short drawers above two pairs of cupboard doors, large polished brass handles, back plates and hinges, the black lacquer thinning at the margins, the elm showing through. 205.5 cm x 61.5 cm x 94.5 cm with certificate of authenticity
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A pair of Chinese hardwood elbow chairs, the sloping horse shoe form backs raised on a plain shaped central splat and turned supports, woven cane to the seat, cylindrical form legs, plain stretchers, good colour and polish
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A mid-20th century Chinese ornately carved camphorwood hinged lidded chest, profusely carved in deep relief with panels of dragons, coastal scenes with sailing vessels, etc., within repeating floral decorated borders, carved side handles and short scroll feet, engraved shaped circular lock plate. 101 cm x 49.5 cm x 60 cm
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A c.1900 Japanese zelkova hibachi, the copper lining with some distress, the flat section to the top with three short graduated drawers below, recessed side handles. 59 cm x 34 cm x 30 cm
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A c.1900 Japanese kotatsu stand of open square form with jointed square sectional top, with later tempered glass top, now acting as a coffee table
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A Japanese lacquered shrine, the interior with original gilded and carved fittings, inner grille doors, the exterior with original gilded hinges and lock, sliding two door cupboard to the base. 61 cm x 53.5 cm x 153.5 cm
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A Japanese Meiji bedding and kimono chest, cedar construction with keyaki drawer fronts, the two panelled sliding doors above a long sword drawer disguised as a double drawer, short drawer beside the base section with two panelled sliding doors enclosing a combination of six drawers, iron handles, decorative back plates and side handles. 174.5 cm x 68.5 cm x 167 cm
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A c.1930s/40s Japanese set of bath house lockers, the 25 small doors in .5 cm x 5 configuration with individually numbered locks with unique wooden key to each, solid wood construction with plank top. 156 cm x 35 cm x 113.5 cm
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A rare Japanese 1880s Sendai kimono chest, the chestnut front with a combination of two full width drawers flanking five other drawers, two enclosed behind the small cupboard door, decorative sand cast iron handles and shaped back plates, large engraved circular lock plates and decorative iron strap and studded fittings, handles to side, good polish and condition. 106 cm x 45 cm x 86.5 cm
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A c.1900 Japanese shop set of ten mildly graduated narrow drawers, studded copper strap and corner fittings, iron and copper swing handles, remnants of labels to drawers. 29 cm x 34 cm x 91.5 cm
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A small Japanese table, profusely and heavily carved with florals and dragons, the front with two small drawers. 100 cm x 70 cm x 75 cm
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An early 20th century Japanese cha-dansu (tea chest) in Keyaki wood, two sliding doors above an open section with two small recessed doors and cupboard beside, five drawers to the base, brass 'bracken-hand' copper handles. 55 cm x 25 cm x 60.5 cm
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A massive Japanese hand coiled pottery storage vessel from Kyushu, ovoid form with collared rim, deep brown glaze with dark caramel glaze. Height 118 cm diameter 90 cm
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A massive Japanese Taiko drum, swollen barrel form with red/brown lacquered finish, studded drum skins to each side, decorative black lacquer iron and brass highlighted captured ring handles, complete with two large drum sticks giving excellent sound. Diameter 86 cm x 71 cm
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A large old Japanese iron cooking pot of bold form with flared rim. Diameter 72 cm
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