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November Art & Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:856
Sale Title:November Art & Antique AuctionLots with images:185
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:581
Date:6-Nov-2012
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Two early 20th century brass figured candlesticks, one with an Egyptian figure supporting the two scrolling sconces, winged scarabs to the base, the other with a kneeling female Egyptian slave supporting the two sconces above, alabaster base
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A 19th century ormolu table candelabra, the circular spreading base with three scrolling arms and lights, decorated with vines and leaves and porcelain sculpted flowers
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A 19th century brass bell in the form of Mary Queen of Scots, the clanger as two legs
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A French brass ink Standish, modelled as a casket fitted with two hinged lidded wells flanking a single well with hinged lid surmounted by a flame finial, the casket walls with mask and lion head mounts, the walls pierced with arabesques, raised on an oblong plinth similarly pierced and elevated on four short feet. Width 28 cm
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A vintage French wall candelabra modelled as a sheath of wheat ears mounted with four candelabra branches
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A large Folk Art carved wood nut cracker as a naked woman, hands behind her long hair, one leg hinged, linial and notch restrained carving to her waist, dark stained patina. Length 34 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany automatic dispensing cigarette box, lifting and closing the outer cabinet delivers an individual cigarette to the plinth top. Decoratively inlaid and monogrammed. 11 cm x 8.5 cm x 14 cm
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A Georgian sycamore treen wig or glove powderer, squat baluster shape with conforming screw-on lid and nozzle. Height 13 cm
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A vintage Pitcairn Islands hardwood carved turtle, labelled 'Season Greetings' from Pitcairn Is., Made by Vernon Young. Length 20 cm
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An ebony and porcupine quill box, the ebony also decorated with ivory inlay, lid opens to reveal ivory elephant and further decoration to inside of lid. 21.5 cm x 16 cm x 7 cm
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A small Victorian writing slope, the walnut box inlaid with coloured Tunbridge Ware decoration, the lid opens to reveal ink and pen compartments. 29 cm x 22.5 cm x 14 cm
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A Victorian Tunbridge sewing box, the lid and front with two panels of Tunbridge Ware, the interior with original fitted compartment and paper lining. 20 cm x 14 cm x 9 cm
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A Victorian burr walnut tea caddy, with domed hinged lid opening to reveal a central cavity with a glass mixing bowl flanked by domed lidded canisters. Width 31.5 cm
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A 19th century rosewood and burr satinwood tea caddy, sarcophagus shape, the hinged lid surmounted by a moulded edged oblong panel, the top and fascia inlaid with highly decorative panels of the lighter timber incorporating floral designs. 23 cm x 13 cm x 14 cm
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A Victorian walnut sewing box, the top and keyhole escutcheon with inlaid brass decoration, the lid opens to reveal original satin buttoned lining in turquoise blue, dividing shelf missing, with key, has some repairs. 30 cm x 22 cm x 16 cm
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A good New Zealand woods colonial inlaid trinket box, rectangular form, all-over geometric inlays of various woods, the lid with a star enclosed within a circle flanked by matching panels, this similar design repeated to all sides, raised on small button form feet, original dark purple velvet lined interior, good original condition. 30 cm x 15 cm x 10 cm
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An early Victorian rosewood writing slope, recessed brass capped corners and mounts, the hinged lid enclosing a fitted interior with a red tooled leather insert, the lid with age crack. 40 cm x 24 cm x 12.5 cm
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A Victorian writing slope, the walnut box with an inlaid border of parquetry dentil work, lid opens to reveal ink and pen compartments and the usual secret drawer, further mother-of-pearl and inlay work to top and keyhole escutcheon. 50 cm x 25.5 cm x 17 cm
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A Russian black lacquer box of oval shape painted with a troika. Length 13.5 cm
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A vintage globe, on a tripod metal base with paw feet, with original label J.L. Hammett Co. Diameter of globe 8'
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An early 20th century Philips 12' Terrestrial globe pivoting within a gilded brass arc on ebonised column and circular spreading base, printed maker's details. Height 54 cm
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An early 20th century exotic woods walking stick, the facet cut ivory knob handle with horn fitting to the shaft of various timbers with facet cut detail, tapering to a point. Length 74 cm
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A whalebone and rosewood walking stick, the handle and a portion of the shaft in rosewood, the whalebone portion of shaft in a carved wrythen pattern with some cross hatching to the top. Length 84 cm
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An old large whale's tooth, matt polished finish with some old discolouration. Length 17 cm
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An old large sperm whale tooth, matt polished finish, showing some discolouration of age. Length 18 cm
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A contemporary scrimshawed whale's tooth showing a Chinese market scene and entitled '1000 B.C.', detailed in black, smooth overall finish. Length 15 cm
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A contemporary scrimshawed large whale's tooth, 'The Prince enjoys five of his women at once.......' from the Kama Sutra, the erotic scene to the front detailed in black, a long finely scripted verse to the reverse. Length 17 cm
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A 19th century small original scrimshawed whale's tooth, 'Anne', 'My True Love', with cherub holding bow and arrow towards a love heart with a woman's head below a ribbon with her name 'Anne', further heart and ribbon detailed to reverse. Length 9.5 cm
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An old sperm whale tooth, semi-polished finish, the base cut allowing it to stand. Length 13.5 cm
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A 20th century scrimshaw whale's teeth, decorated with a sail boat in stormy sea, the waves covering the foredeck, the Captain at the helm, signed Mitchell. Length 12 cm
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A 20th century scrimshaw whale's tooth, the wide flattened oval section tooth decorated in black with a single sanpan under sail, matt polished finish. 12 cm x 6.5 cm
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A 19th century scrimshaw whale's tooth, decorated with the portrait of a British Naval Officer inscribed 'Nes', details in black, aged staining to tooth, a chip to pointed end. Length 12.5 cm
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A vintage whale's tooth, natural textured finish with small semi-polished tip end. Length 12 cm
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An old bleached whale's rib bone, of natural curved form. Length of outer curvature 170 cm
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A carved ivory nude figurine, modelled standing with one arm raised, the other holding a towel, upon a teak plinth base. Height 18 cm
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A carved ivory nude figurine modelled standing with both hands raised to the back of her hair on ebonised wood base. Height 15 cm
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Two small carved ivory elephants
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A carved antler figurine in the form of a pair of dancing skeletons, on a wooden base. Height 11 cm
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A pair of carved ivory elephants with riders in Howdah and Mahut. Height 7.2 cm
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A carved ivory lion, raised on wooden plinth, some losses. Length 20 cm
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An Indian carved ivory bullock cart, raised on a rectangular plinth base. Length 10.5 cm
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A carved ivory tusk section, the oval section carved intaglio with an elephant. Height 4.7 cm
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A pair of impressive large old ivory elephant tusks, natural curved form, small darkened age cracks, two old impact marks reputedly from the hunter's bullet. Total weight approx. 30kgs
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A pair of 19th century European small ivory patch boxes, cylindrical form, the screw lids each with a portrait miniature of a young boy and girl, plain gilt frames under glass. Height 26, diameter 2.1 cm
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A John Smart portrait miniature on ivory of an elegant woman wearing a bonnet with blue bow, the black lacquered frame with internal gilt frame and glass panel, signed
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A 19th century French portrait miniature of a woman, her hair held high, she wears a pearl necklace and blue dress, gilt frame under glass
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A vintage folder of Oskar Kokoschka lithographic portrait prints
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A Stanley ivory rule which opens out to 12”, marked 'Stanley 3G', Turnstile, Holburn
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An early 20th century mahogany cased brass rolling rule, traditional long rectangular form with two roller wheels, brass screw knobs to the end, impressed maker's mark 'T. Peacock. Auckland'. Length 46 cm
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A c.1900 English 'Compensated' pocket Barometer/inclinometer, gilt pocket watch type case, the silvered dial with two different scales, in original leather fitted case. Diameter 5.1 cm
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A 19th century T. Cooke & Sons Ltd cased travelling barometer/altimeter, the circular original dark lacquered brass case with ring suspension to top and silvered dial, the outer measurements in feet, the internal ring measuring in inches, also with 'Rain, Change, Fair' indications, in fitted leather removable case with green velvet lined interior. Diameter of case 8.8 cm
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A rare c.1900 marine ivory carved combination corkscrew/bottle opener, one end carved as three horse's heads set with black bead eyes and reins to the mouth of two, the screw thread to the central concave band revealing a drop-away corkscrew, the other tapered cylindrical end with turned finial end unscrewing to reveal the bottle opener. Good polish and condition. Length 12 cm
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A late 19th century Negretti & Zambra of London mahogany stereoscopic viewer, with multiple hinged folding parts, complete with a box of vintage stereoscopic glass picture cards, mostly inscribed in pencil with place names
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A good Leica IIIf Rangefinder camera, serial no. 716619 marked to body, in fitted German leather case with assorted accessories, including lens cap 'Summaron f=3.5 cm 1:3.5' Leica lens, push-button lead, strap, etc., the camera fitted with a 'Summarit f=5 cm 1:1.5' lens, all in good condition
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A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of a young gent in military uniform, oval form, the rectangular black lacquer frame with gilt metal mount and glazed panel, the back entitled 'Anthony, son of ........ John....1817'. 12.3 cm x 10.3 cm frame size
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A Steiff teddy bear, the baby blue plush bear with Lladro wings and Lladro Christmas bell for 2007, Steiff button to ear, Lladro label to foot, with original box and certificate. Height 26 cm
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A Steiff teddy bear, with caramel coloured plush, a wreath of Lladro flowers on head, Steiff button to ear and Lladro label to foot, with original box and certificate. Height 27 cm
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A vintage teddy bear, glass eyes, the yellow plush with some wear, original straw and sawdust stuffing. Height 48 cm
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A vintage pull-along bear, the plush quite worn, some home-made repairs, ears and eyes missing, on metal frame with four rubber and metal wheels. 53 cm x 38 cm
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Two Schuco toys, both wind-up and in original boxes, a monkey playing the drum and a clown dancing with a mouse
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A vintage 'Marx Crazy Dancer' tin plate toy as Goofy standing on a drum with a smaller drum connected alongside with Donald Duck playing it, lithographically printed in colours and with maker's logo, some surface rust and one arm absent, not working. Height 26 cm
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A vintage tin plate 'Made in Gt. Britain' tin plate 'Crazy Cop' toy car, the comical policeman's head with plastic helmet, the car with two fixed driving wheels and two smaller free-turning wheels, all lithographically printed. 1.6 cm x 11.5 cm x 14 cm
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A 'S.F.B.J. Bluette'-type doll, porcelain head with painted features, concert body, dressed in a patriotic costume made from a cotton print tea towel commemorating 'HMS Queen Elizabeth', c.1915. Height 32 cm
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An early 20th century china model of a 'water baby', based on a depiction from Charles Kingsley's book, 'The Water Babies', original paint finish with some distress. Height 34 cm
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A late 19th century French silver gilt parasol handle in original fitted leather case, the tapered circular section handle with a wide faceted band and engraved ribbon decoration, the shaped fitted case named F. Bombrum
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A large Edwardian period wool needlework tapestry depicting a central design of swallows and white birds in a tree surrounded by a trailing strawberry vine border, dated 1908. 94 cm x 61 cm, framed behind glass
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A 19th century gros point tapestry, in rosewood frame, depicting a biblical scene. 55.5 cm x 46 cm
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A mid-Victorian needlework picture, depicting a Highlander in full regalia with his wolf hound in the background, framed behind glass, gold slip with an original rosewood frame. 32.5 cm x 25 cm
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A mink jacket, the caramel pelt with pink lining, with original label
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A c.1900 tortoiseshell and silver plate coin purse of rounded rectangular form, the hinged lid with fancy cut and engraved inlaid cartouche enclosing a fitted silk interior showing some distress. 5 cm x 2 cm x 6.8 cm
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A 1920s finely beaded flapper's sash, the pale blue beaded ground with white and red diamond highlights in an American Indian inspired design, beaded tassels to each end
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An antique American autograph patchwork quilt signed in embroidery by the contributors, pastel shades
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A genuine Louis Vuitton 'Alma' lady's handbag, in monogram canvas complete with shoulder strap, padlock dust bag and with original purchase receipt
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A rare Tibetan monk's jewelled hat, 19th century, of fabric encrusted with numerous turquoise pebbles along with various other coloured stones including agates and bands of small mother-of-pearl nuggets, a silver plaque encrusted with turquoise jewels surmounts the front centre of the headdress, and an integral flap hangs to the rear heavily encrusted with red seed beads. Raised on display stand
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A good French Art Deco gilded spelter lady table lamp, the semi-naked young woman kneeling with one hand raised supporting the lamp fitting, her other arm to the triangular form alabaster base, original condition, original glass globe shade absent. Height 28 cm
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An Art Deco period gilded spelter lady table lamp, she stands on one leg with arms raised, original alabaster base and frosted glass shade, old repair to foot
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Two brass nude statuettes, one of a diver standing poised upon a rock raised on a square plinth base. Tallest 18.5 cm
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A pair of 19th century French Louis XVI gilt bronze cherub candelabra, each cherub with original bronze patina supporting a gilt bronze twin candle sconce with relief decoration, the base of each as a red porphyry marble fluted column with ormolu swags and other mounts to a further conforming marble plinth of square form with concave corners. Height 34.5 cm
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An old bronze small bust of a laughing child, raised on tapered square plinth signed Joan Clara, good original patina in gilt and red/brown tones, foundry mark to reverse. Height 13 cm
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An alabaster column torchere, the plain cylindrical column with ring turning raised from a circular spreading foot and octagonal base, the capital of square shape with canted corners. Height 103 cm
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A 19th century bronze sculpture of a classical standing young winged Greek man with eagle at his feet, partially draped in a flowing robe, his hair blown to one side. Height 32.5 cm, raised on original black marble stand, broken and crudely repaired
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A pair of 19th century spelter classical table lamps, each modelled as a huntsman restraining his rearing horse, one with a deer at his feet, the other a boar, raised on ebonised wood stands. Height 41 cm, minor old repairs
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A 19th century copper saucepan with steel handles. Diameter 26 cm
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An old bronze iron sculpture of a recumbent cow, head raised, dark bronzed patina. 56 cm x 27 cm x 26 cm
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A chess board of light and dark timbers within a mahogany frame, with presentation plaques to the border from the Thames Valley Chess Club to its president, 1905. 51 cm x 51 cm
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A full taxidermy mount of a Canadian goose, standing with head raised, black bill and feet, glass eyes, mounted on a rectangular wooded stand. Body length 70 cm. Height on stand 59 cm
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A taxidermy head mount of Sika deer, the antlers with 15points, glass eyes, ears raised
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A full taxidermy body mount of a small Asian bear, with open mouth and glass eyes, standing on a tree trunk and branch section. Body length 118 cm. Height 92 cm
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Three vintage fly fishing reels and various equipment, each reel with aluminium body, brass foot and on/off check, one with bone handles, also including various spoons, flies and assorted equipment
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Two small early Victorian brass fishing reels with pinned assembly, 2” diameter, c.1880s
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A 2½” brass trout reel, with bone handle, very early pinned assembly, c.1880s
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A Heaton's 3” brass fly reel with ebonite side plates, permanent check, German silver metal rim, c.1890s
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A Farlows heavy 3¾” brass salmon reel, fully embossed with early address, ivory handle, permanent check and with Farlow's fish logo to foot, c.1885
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A Pflueger Bond 2¾” casting reel, ebonite back plate and front insert, chromed finish, wood handle, complete with bulldog logo and details, c.1940
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A French Mitchell 602 multiplier casting reel, with ivorine plates and chromed detail, c.1950s
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A French Mitchell 600 multiplier casting reel, with ivorine plates, chromed details, c.1950s
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An Eaton No. 4, 3” wood and brass fly reel, strong permanent check, c.1910
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A massive Scarborough sea fishing reel, solid wood and brass construction, 10” diameter, good working order
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A Hardy Bros. 'Marquis #8/9' trout fly reel, 3 5/8”, complete with Hardy zip case, c.1970s
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A Hardy Bros. 'Uniqua' trout/salmon fly reel, 3¾”, early model with 'telephone latch relief'. Mechanically good but with modified foot, complete with Hardy zip case, c.1930s
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