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British And European Silver Collection Of Arms And Armour — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:430
Sale Title:British And European Silver Collection Of Arms And ArmourLots with images:78
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:81
Date:19-May-2008
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Pair of Late 19th century French bronzes, c. 1900, one modelled figure of a scantily clad woman with a wreath headdress, and the other being of Mercury resting on a putti, each on and a mustard toned square plinth
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Selection of three silhouettes, c. 1930, two being of racing and the other for dressage.
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Directoire Style Cast Metal Lamp, The shade with applied motifs of stars, resting on a single turned pillar leading to three acanthus capped scrolled arms, and a tapering octagonal stem, terminating in scrolled feet, height 90 cm
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Max Le Verrrier 'Marabout' Bronze Car Mascot, c. 1930, modelled as a stork with heavily accented features resting on a square mottled stoneware base, height 18 cm
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Graduated Set of Six Victorian Brass Candlesticks, c. 1870, comprising the King, Queen and Jack of diamonds, so called for the facetted waisted banding to each pillar.
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Pair of Patented Fishing Nets, c. 1925, each with brass mounts and tubular supports.
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Boxed Caned Fishing Rod, c. 1930, fitted with dual ends, together with box of contempory lures, tackle bag and a pair of waders.
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Art Deco Ladies Parasol, c. 1930, together with leather cased pair of opera glasses, c. 1940. Provenance: The estate of the late F D Garvan, Sydney
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Taxidermied Light Shade, c. 1920, modelled in the form of a salt water puffer fish; resting upon a cast metal bakelite mounted base, height 19 cm
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Late Victorian Brass Fender, c. 1900, together with a pair of Victorian brass fire tongs. Provenance: The estate of the late F D Garvan, Sydney
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Anglo Indian Horn Mounted Walking Cane, c. 1910, modelled with a grip in the form of a stylised duck, with bone insert. length 83 cm
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Lenoir Paris 19th century Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Simulated Tortoiseshell Clock and Matching Bracket, with an two train eight day movement, white porcelain dial with roman numerals, the case having stylised pierced mounts with 'C' scroll and shell motifs., height 85 cm, overall height 128 cm
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19th century White Metal Monstrance, with a gilded sunburst, centred by a well enclosing a sacred relic, and having applied figures of putti and sheaves of wheat; leading to a waisted column and a circular spreading foot. (Slight Af) height 47 cm
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Pair of Late 19th century Style 'Ivory' Panels, c. 1880, each mounted in original ebonised frames, carved after the antique
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Kugler, Art Deco Gilt Bronze Figure, c. 1930, modelled as a putto, naked, grasping twin bunches of grapes, resting on an elongated plinth base, height 26 cm
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Pair of 19th century Australian Scrimshaw Cow Horns, c. 1880, each modelled with carved scenes of ships in calm waters, emus, swans and whaling, carved and drilled for mounting.
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Pair of Regency Style Ormolu Mounted Bronze Figural Candlesticks, c. 1870, each modelled with a central campagna shaped sconce, resting on a pillar mounted with three elephant maskheads and a further three campagna shaped sconces, leading to a reeded pillar an acanthus capped lily pad mounted tri form base, being of paw feet, all resting on a tri-form plinth base, height 45 cm
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19th century Continental Ivory Paper Knife, c. 1890, of rectangular form, with waisted shoulders. length 31 cm
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After Moreau, Pair of Cast Bronze Figures of Rearing Horses, c. 1920, each modelled with the beast rearing on its hind legs as its handler desperately attempts to contain them, on a rustic plinth.
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Lipsia, An Early Calculating Machine, c. 1910, the entire machine fitted with crank handles and number windows. length 24 cm
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Finch Mason & C Welman for Sancovy, The Sandown Racing Game, c. 1930, the pine box enclosing; a selection of playing cards, instructions and the wheel, having printed images of each of the horses, bearing the signature of Finch Mason.
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Victorian Papier Mache Cabinet Plate, c. 1850, with a scalloped rim, leading to a shallow bowl decorated with floral motifs. length 25 cm. Provenance: The estate of the late F D Garvan, Sydney
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Two Walking Canes, one in carved bone with ebonised mounts; the other in simulated ivory with brassed mounts.
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Early Wax Mounted Doll, modelled in traditional dress, together with a selection of minor dolls.
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Drew & Sons Piccadilly Circus, Cased Picnic Set, c. 1920, fitted with enamel lidded dishes and trays, and silver plated pressed glass drinking vessels, all encased in its original wicker basket. (lacking a carafe)
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Palings USA, Boxed 'Victor' Chromed flute.
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19th century Italian Micro Mosaic Panel, decorated with a young couple frolicking in the ruins of the temple of Vesta. (Slight Af to upper right portion of the panel) height 62 cm, width 59 cm. Provenance: The Gresham Hotel, Corner of Druitt Street and York Street Sydney, Private Collection, Sydney
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Arctic Fox (Alopex lagopus), Floor Rug, c. 1920, having its original red felt backing. (slight Af to tail) length 132 cm
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Bengal Tiger (Panthera Tigris Bengalensis) Floor Rug, c. 1920, having its original red felt backing. length 240 cm
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Pair of 19th century Gothic Revival Brass Candlesticks, each modelled with central spikes and oval drop in pan drip trays, leading to facetted columns with fielded panels with lobed surmounts and some figural mounts, resting on tri-form stepped plinth bases united by pierced buttress supports.
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Eugene Bauges, Paris 19th century Louis XV Style Lyre Shaped Gilt Metal Bracket Clock, with two train eight day movement, porcelain enamelled dial, painted with swags of roses Modelled with sunburst surmount, with mask head insert, leading to twin supports having inset cast foliate decoration, united by a single floral swag, the dial surmounted by embellished ribbon tie, flanked by twin rampant foliate sprigs, the rectangular plinth base with applied gilt metal panels and rosettes and resting on gilt metal…
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Late 18th Century Italian Carved Stained Oak Figure of an Angel, c. 1800, modelled as the winged figure, clad only in a toga, one hand raised blowing a mythical horn, as on leg is raised resting on a furled ground and a stepped circular base. (Af) height 76 cm
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Egyptian earthenware figure of a sarcophagus, together with twin early terracotta figures of 'Alace' and 'Platone'
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Rolyton 'Ladies in Waiting ', watercolour 35.0 x 24.5 cm, signed lower left. Provenance: The Estate of the late F D Garvan
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19th century American School. 'Figures on a River Bank', mixed media, 25 x 45 cm, signed lower left. Provenance: The Estate of the late F D Garvan
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Hammerman Sydney, Ladies Persian Lamb's Wool Jacket. Provenance: The Estate of the late F D Garvan Item
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19th century polychrome corpus, modelled in full detail with crown of thorns and muscular definition, height 103 cm
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French Ormolu Nine Branch Light Fitting, c. 1900, With a acanthus capped central support leading to nine short and nine long further supports, each having tulip shaped sconces, height 73 cm
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Pair of French 18th Century Style Ormolu Wall Sconces, c. 1900, Each with a pierced scrolled foliate capped back plate, leading to three supports modelled as vines and glass drop in drip trays.
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Pair of French 19th century Style Ormolu Wall Sconces, Each with a pierced scrolled foliate capped back plate, leading to twin supports modelled as vines and tulip shaped sconce.
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19th century Style Brass Architectural Table Light, Modelled with a central Corinthian column, having a selection of four scrolled arms with tubular sconces, resting on a square turned plinth base, height 93 cm
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French Ormolu Octagonal Ceiling Light Fitting, c. 1920, With a central frosted glass shade, enclosed within the shaped case, with beaded decoration and acanthus leaves, width 46 cm
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Westerland Torboda, French 18th Century Style Ormolu Mounted Cartel Clock, With an eight day, two train movement, the white enamel dial having both Roman and Arabic numerals, all encased in the wall mounted shaped, pierced fitted case with rose terminals . with original key height 70 cm
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French 19th century Style Ormolu Mounted Cartel Clock, with an eight day, two train movement, the white enamel dial having both Roman and Arabic numerals, all encased in the wall mounted shaped, pierced fitted case with rose terminals . with original key height 52 cm
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Regency Style Giltwood Cartel Clock, with a white enamel dial, having Roman numerals, encased in a wall mounted starburst frame, height 44 cm
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Louis XIV Style Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock, c. 1900, height 28 cm, together with a Louis XIV Style Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock c1900, height 22 cm
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Napoleon III Ormolu figure of a winged eagle, c. 1900, modelled as the bird landing on a rocky outcrop, with its wings outstretched, width 33 cm height 23 cm
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Eugene Marioton 'Narcisse 'Bronze Figure Group, c. 1910, modelled as a young boy his hair tousled as he stares whimsically to one side, leading to applied ormolu reeds on a rouge marble base, height 24 cm
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H. Omert, Gilt Bronze and Ivory figure of a girl with a bird, c. 1930, modelled as a girl in contemporary dress and hat, to one hand a bird cage and a bird to the other, leading to a stepped onyx base, height 25
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Pair of Napoleon III Ormolu Candlesticks, c. 1870, each with three scrolled arms modelled as vine leaves which cross at the base, each with glass insert drip trays, leading to a short collar and a pierced circular spreading foot .
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Pair of Napoleon III French Gilt Metal Figural Candlesticks, c. 1900, each with three tulip mounted sconces on vine supports leading to a putto seated among the foliage, all resting on pierced spreading feet
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Bronze Figure Group on Black Variegated Marble Base, c. 1900, modelled as two men supporting a single woman, her head back in trance like form, resting on a black variegated square socle base, height 61 cm, overall height 80 cm
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A.Bassy, Napoleon III Boulle Portable Writing Slope, Of rectangular form, the hinged lid opening to reveal twin ink bottles and lidded compartment, and the hinged slope enclosing blue velvet lined hinged interior. Length 34 cm
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Pair of Napoleon III Ormolu Figural Candlesticks, each modelled as rampant stylised lions supporting a foliate capped arm leading to a disc drip tray and glass liners, resting on recessed platform bases.
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Pair of 19th century Ormolu Mounted Helmet Shaped, Vases, with original ruby glass insert, other lacking liner and six enamel place cards
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Pair of Napoleon III Figural Bronze Urn Garnitures, each modelled in the campagna shape, with a band of classical figures dancing centred by four bacchanalian mask heads on recessed octagonal variegated marble bases
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Selection of Various Objects, including a Victorian South African Service Medal with Four Bars, Gold Fob Chain with two fob charms,a set of Aif Dog Tags, and a trench art 'souvenir from the Somme' serviette ring.
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Selection of Various Walking Sticks, one with simulated cane handle and gold ferrule,the other with horn handle, together with a parosol
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Christies of London, Boxed Original Morning Dress Top Hat, together with a Richard Hunt & Co evening dress top hat, and two opera hats Locke & Co .
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European School. 'Cathedral Interior', oil on canvas, 79 x 121 cm
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Thos Innes. 'The Hunt', oil on canvas, signed lower left, 86 x 65 cm
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European school. 'Still life with grapes', oil on canvas, 77 x 62 cm
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European School. 'Still life with vase', oil on canvas, 66 x 53 cm
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After W Saddler. 'The Right of Way', c. 1903, Coloured Engraving, 43 x 56 cm. Provenance: Ex Antique Print Room
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E. C. Pavill. 'Ducks in flight ', watercolour, signed lower left, 26 x 19 cm. Provenance: Alan Landis Antiques, Sydney
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19th century European School. 'The Wndmill', oil on canvas, 31 x 29 cm
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After Francesco Simonini 1689-1753. 'Parata di Nobili Cavalieri', oil on canvas, 96 x 141 cm
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Greuze. 'The Fortune Teller ' & 'The First Born', oil on metal. Provenance: Christies Mason & Woods Ltd 1949 lot e149
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Louis XV Tortoiseshell gilt metal mounted bracket clock, with bracket, With applied figural mounts, height 58 cm Overall Height 64 cm
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Franjou, Pair of French Cast Metal Figural Bookends, c. 1920, modelled as pelicans each having balls in their mouths and resting on a variegated marble base.
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Selection of Three Silhouettes, 'Barbra Streisand', 'The Right Hon Harold Wilson Prime Minister' 'Field Marshall Lord Roberts Vc' ex Lawson's Auctioneers
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Selection of Gilt Metal Photo Frames, each with 'A' frame easel supports.
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Gilt Bronze Figure, c. 1930, Modelled as a gypsy man of middle age, having a riding crop in one hand, resting on a onyx base, height 16.5 cm
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A.Schneider, Pair of figural bookends, c. 1930 for Unis France, Modelled as playful cats, each on their hind legs searching for an something elusive.
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Suite of Six Continental Stained Oak Dining Chairs, c. 1920, each with wide curved back rails, leading to green leather fully upholstered seats, all raised on turned and tapering forelegs.
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French Walnut Extension Dining Table, c. 1920, the rectangular top leading to a short shaped apron, fitted to each end twin extension pulls, all raised on solid channel carved legs, height 76 cm. Provenance: Tyrone Dearing, Sydney, Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of French Velvet Upholstered Club Chairs, c. 1920, each with fully upholstered back, arms and drop in seat, the arms with applied ebonised mounts, all raised on splayed bracket feet.
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19th century Continental Folk Art Chest of Drawers, the rectangular top, leading to three long drawers, flanked by turned pilasters, all raised on square turned legs, the whole with painted decoration of floral sprays and geo-metric panels, width 145.5, depth 62 cm, height 88 cm
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Georgian style bow front mahogany chest of drawers, c. 1940, of small proportions, the rectangular top leading to three graduated drawers, each with brass ring drop handles, all raised on bracket feet, united by a shaped apron, width 66 cm depth 49 cm height 75.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late F D Garvan
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Louis XVI Style Mahogany Cylinder Top Desk, c. 1900, with a brass three quarter gallery and stoneware insert, three short drawers, leading to the hinged top, enclosing a selection of pigeon holes and drawers, and a single long drawer all raised on square turned tapering legs, with gilt metal sabots. (Af) width 67 cm, depth 92.0 cm, height 113.0 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late F D Garvan
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Victorian Mahogany Fold Over Card Table, c. 1870, the rectangular top, with rounded corners, enclosing a baize interior, leading to a turned pillar and a quadra-form base, all raised on scrolled feet. (Af) width 190 cm, depth 46 cm height 73 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late F D Garvan
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Late 19th century Australian Cedar Side Table, c. 1890, the rectangular top leading to a pair of small drawers, all raised on turned tapering legs, height 75 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late F D Garvan
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Regency Rosewood Mirror Back Side Cabinet, c. 1825, the raised back,fitted with a three-quarter gallery rail, leading to scrolled supports, and rosette terminals, enclosing the mirror plate, the lower part with rectangular top leading to a single open shelf, and flanked by twin pierced brass mounted doors, all resting on a plinth base, width 183 cm, depth 45 cm, height 137 cm
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An Early Victorian Mahogany Straight Fronted Chest of Drawers, c. 1840, the rectangular top leading to four graduated long drawers, each with ebonised turned knob handles, all raised on bracket feet, (In need of restoration) width 91.0 cm, depth 48.0 cm, height 80 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late F D Garvan
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George III Leather Upholstered Wing Back Armchair, c. 1780, the leather upholstered wings, back, arms and seat, leading to square turned legs, united by ankle stretchers, height 108 cm
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18th/19th century Spanish Library Table, the rectangular top, leading to a pair of geometrically carved panel drawers, with cast metal tear drop handles, resting on bobbin turned legs and pad feet, united by ankle stretchers, width 145.5 cm, depth 61.5 cm, height 88 cm
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19th century French Oak Buffet, c. 1870, the rectangular top leading to a pair of panel drawers, with thumb mould edge, and a further pair of arcaded panelled doors, enclosing a shelf, the shaped apron below centred by a carved roundel, together with a contemporary open bookshelf top, width 132 cm, depth 57.5 cm, height 96 cm, overall height 222 cm
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Napoleon III White Painted Day Bed, c. 1880, of rectangular form, with an upholstered seat flanked by twin ends, each having four turned and fluted acanthus capped column supports, and a carved panel decorated with twin arrows united by a wreath leading to a platform support with a pair of caryatids facing a neo-classical overflowing urn, all resting on further turned and fluted legs, having gilt highlights. length 292 cm, height 63 cm
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George IV Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, c. 1830, the rectangular top, leading to two short and three long graduated cockbeaded drawers, each fitted with brass lion mask head ring drop handles, flanked by a pair of ring turned pilasters, all resting on turned tapering legs, width 112 cm, depth 46.5 cm, height 94 cm
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George I Black Japanned Side Table, c. 1920, the rectangular top decorated with a panel decorated with a scene of a couple in an exotic landscape with birds, bordered by a panel of geometric and flower head motifs, leading to a short apron and resting on square turned tapering legs, with arrowhead feet.
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19th century French Louis XV Style Walnut Armchair, the tapestry upholstered back, arms and seat, leading to slightly outswept foliate carved arms, apron and cabriole legs, resting on French scroll toes, height 108 cm
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Late Victorian Leather Upholstered Mahogany Library Chair, c. 1880, the diamond button upholstered back, arms and seat leading to turned and flute supports and forelegs, height 84 cm
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Late Chingfamille rose Porcelain Garden Seat, with a pierced top and sides, decorated with ladies in a garden setting, height 46 cm
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19th century Anglo Indian Stained Hardwood Side Table, the contempory top, leading to a profusely carved pillar, leading to a tri-form base, height 67 cm
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Pair of 19th century Ebonised Baltic Pine Pedestals, c. 1880, each with circular tops leading to turned and fluted pillars all resting on square stepped plinth bases.
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Late 19th century Chinese Lacquered Side Cabinet, c. 1880, the rectangular top leading to four signed panel doors decorative with scenes emblematic of the four seasons, the apron with Greek key and foliate decoration, all raised on stile feet, width 223 cm, depth 48 cm, height 94 cm
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George III Style Black Japanned Side Cabinet on Stand, c. 1900, the breakfront rectangular top, leading to a long drawer and a pair of small panel doors below, and flanked by a further pair of panel doors, one enclosing a cellaret, resting on a stand with a short apron and having four gilt highlighted cabriole supports and scrolled pad feet, the whole decorated with scenes of exotic landscapes with a pagoda, width 157.5, depth 59 cm, height 96 cm
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George III Mahogany Wall Mirror, c. 1790, the shaped top-rail with gilt eagle surmount, leading a replaced bevelled glass mirror plate and shell inlay below, height 82 cm
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19th century French Giltwood Overmantle Mirror, c. 1860, with a lobed cartouche surmount with foliage mounts, leading to a beaded frame edge with floral swags, height 210 cm
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Victorian Mahogany Toilet Mirror, c. 1870, the oval mirror plate in cushion moulded supports and applied pierced moulding, resting on scrolled foliate supports and a shaped platform base and feet, having an applied brass plaque bearing the following inscription 'Felicia Garvan 25th September 1921 from her grandfather'. Provenance: The Estate of the late F D Garvan
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