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January Art and Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:558
Sale Title:January Art and Antiques AuctionLots with images:133
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:380
Date:22-Jan-2013
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A Chinese porcelain famille rose bowl, decorated with eight encircling figures to the exterior, flowers to the interior, square fret mark seal mark under the base. Diameter 17 cm
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A Chinese porcelain rouleau vase decorated with four figures in a rocky landscape, the neck decorated with bamboo, double blue circle under the base. Height 26 cm
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A pair of fine Chinese porcelain rouleau vases, each decorated with birds in flight and perched amongst flowers and rocks, a stylised lotus pattern to the shoulder, stiff leaf pattern decorates the neck and a lappet pattern the foot, the pan mouth patterned with a square fret design. Six character seal mark under the base. Height 41 cm
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A Chinese porcelain saucer dish, pale lilac glazed with purposeful craquelure, along with another saucer dish decorated in underglaze blue and iron red with a landscape to the well, the exterior with 'Batavia brown' glaze, four character mark in underglaze blue to the foot; with another small saucer dish decorated in iron red and underglaze blue with a shishi; and a Chinese Imari small dish, repaired. Largest diameter 12.1 cm
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A Chinese porcelain lozenge shaped box decorated in polychrome enamels, the lid decorated with flowers, six character Qing dynasty Guangxu reign mark under the base. 10.5 cm x 6.7 cm x 3.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain bowl, pale celadon shape decorated with four panels in polychrome enamels depicting figures in landscape interspersed with panels of calligraphic inscription, seal mark under the base. Diameter 15 cm
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A Chinese porcelain underglaze blue vase of swollen shape with a broad flaring mouth, decorated with foliate tendrils and lappet panels at the foot, ruyi motifs encircle the body. Hairline crack at rim. Height 39.5 cm
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A Chinese small porcelain plate decorated in the Ming manner with stylised flowers and foliate tendrils in underglaze blue, six character mark under the base. Diameter 17 cm
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A Chinese porcelain stem dish, decorated in blue and white to the saucer with figures of deities in a landscape, the circular spreading stems decorated with stiff leaves. Six character Qing dynasty, Kangxi reign mark under the base. Diameter 12.2 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white bowl, circular with slightly curved walls, decorated to the exterior with figures in garden landscapes and flowers, the interior decorated with a calligraphic inscription. Diameter 22.5 cm
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A large Chinese blue and white porcelain jar, ovoid shape, decorated with embattled dragons amongst clouds and flowering tendrils, a trefoil lappet design encircles the shoulder, wave designs decorate the short neck and the base. Height 32 cm
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A Chinese porcelain Ming style censer, cylindrical shape with three incipient legs to the sides, decorated with an encircling band depicting figures in a landscape painted in underglaze blue, a square fret pattern decorates the rim. Diameter 14 cm
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A quality early/mid 20th century cloisonne bowl on stand, squat circular form, decoration of a blue dragon with mystic pearl on white cloud ground, raised on a carved hardwood stand. Diameter 14.3 cm
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A Chinese blanc de chine porcelain figurine of the goddess Kuanyin, modelled seated upon a rocky throne with waves crashing at the base, her coiffure is embellished with a coronet incorporating an image of the Buddha, mala beads and an alms pot sit beside her. Height 31 cm
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A Chinese porcelain bowl recovered from the Tek Sing wreck of 1822, circular with slight everted rim, pale celadon glazed with carved and pierced hardwood stand, labelled underneath from original salvage auction. Diameter 16 cm
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A Chinese pale celadon glaze porcelain ink dish of melon form with leafy tendrils extending across its surface from the stem, the underside with an impressed four character seal mark in Zhuanshu script, flanked by small spur marks. 9.5 cm x 6.7 cm
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A Chinese porcelain ox-blood gu form vase, speckled red glaze covers the entire exterior and runs into the mouth, the root ring reduced to fit into a unique stand. Pale celadon crackle glaze under the foot ring. Height 20 cm
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A pair of Chinese porcelain statuettes of a young boy and girl, each modelled kneeling and holding a stem of flowers. Height 14.5 cm
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A small Chinese bronze incense burner modelled as a lotus flower with a pierced and relief decorated lid, the wavy base with three short legs, character marks to base. Diameter 7.5 cm
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A Chinese bronze censer, rectangular form, the pierced and cloud scroll domed lid with shishi finial, the body with raised angular handles and bulbous form with relief decoration of dragons, mystic pearls and clouds, raised on four tapering cylindrical legs, dark patina. 13 x 9.5 x 18 cm
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A 19th century Oriental bronze of a fisherman, he stands wearing a pair of shorts, bare chested, his head and right arm raised supporting a length of rope. Height 35.5 cm
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A heavy Chinese bronze censer, squat circular melon shape with fluted walls, three of the flutings extend to form legs at the base, the rim with two loop handles, cast intaglio four character seal under the base. Diameter 18 cm
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A 20th century Chinese ink and watercolour on paper, 'Sampans on a Wintery River Landscape', signed and with calligraphic inscription top right, and with photocopied page with details of the artist
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A Chinese marble carved Buddha head, with hair tied with a lotus bandeau. Height 12.5 cm
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A 20th century Chinese terracotta warrior, after a warrior from the buried army of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, he stands with plated armour to his front, his head separately fitted to his body, earth pigments over the darker underglaze. Height 129 cm
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A 20th century Chinese buried terracotta warrior similar to above
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A Chinese red lacquered two door table top cabinet, the black door panels carved and gilded with birds in branches, panelled top and sides. 65 cm x 43 cm x 50 cm
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An old Chinese bronze small model of a shishi, engraved details, scrolling tail. Length 7 cm
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A carved rosewood Chinese figurative lamp base, carved as a figure of a sennin carrying a bough of fruiting peaches. Height 39 cm
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A Chinese porcelain monochrome blue vase, square section baluster shape with fluted edges and raised peach motif to either side of the body, earred handles issue from the neck. Height 27.5 cm
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A small fine quality Indian ivory figure of a standing Hindu goddess with one hand raised. Height on wood stand 11 cm
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A Japanese iron tsuba, cast with a design in low relief of old pine boughs and the god Fukuroku
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A Japanese iron tsuba, the open oval frame pierced with simple scroll designs
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A Japanese plain iron tsuba of circular shape with old oxidation
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Two old Japanese sword fittings, Fuchi Kashira, gilt highlights, both with similar figural decoration
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An old Japanese Meiji period ivory ojime bead with dragon carved decoration. Diameter 1.5 cm
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An old Japanese red lacquer Manju netsuke in traditional two section flattened circular form decorated with scrolling florals in relief, dark ground. Diameter 3.8 cm
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A Japanese tanto knife with the sectional bone scabbard and handle profusely carved with figures, plain narrow blade. Length overall 35 cm
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An old Japanese Arita bowl decorated in polychrome enamels, blue and gilt, the well with a scene of rats eating fish from a plate, old staple repair to cracks. Diameter 30.5 cm
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A pair of small Japanese Satsuma baluster vases painted with flowers and richly gilded. Height 9.5 cm. Together with a matching lobed bowl. Diameter 12 cm. All with painted seal marks
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A Satsuma earthenware vase, of gourd shape raised from a circular spreading foot, decorated in raised enamels and gilt with prunus blossom, butterflies and chrysanthemum, gilded handles moulded as gourds issue from the shoulder. Character marks in red painted under the foot. Height 24 cm
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A fine quality Meiji period Satsuma vase, of square tapering form, decorated with florals on all sides, gilded and coloured geometric forms to top, the base marked with the Shimazu mon, artist's signature and Hodada (Tokyo Studio) mark. Height 15 cm
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An early 20th century Japanese Satsuma vase of elongated inverse ovoid form, finely painted with an extensive landscape and flower scenes including Mt Fujiyama, panelled decorated shoulder, gilt enrichments, character marks to base. Height 24.5 cm
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Two Japanese Meiji Satsuma items, one a censer, lid absent, unusual circular form with three relief large heart form panels finely painted and gilded with various figures, raised on three tapered feet, character marks to base, the other a small dish with lobed rim, a finely decorated scene of Mt Fujiyama, reeds, storks, etc., character mark to the base. Height 120 and dish diameter 14.5 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure of a war lord, he stands in full armour holding a spear and mace, shields to his shoulders, quiver to his back, stained highlights in blue/green and red, on oval base bearing signature, the mace head with later repainting. Height 16 cm
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An old classical Japanese bronze crane and tortoise figure group, the crane with head lowered and mouth open holding a lotus branch, the top with open flower and spike as a candle stand, the crane standing upon the tortoise's back, this group representing a symbol of longevity. Height 38 cm
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A pair of Japanese Fuchi-Kashira, each piece worked in high relief in various metals with swallows in flight before a bird net
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A Japanese bronze fire pot (hibachi), the four legs in the form of demon faces, decorated with panels of exterior scenes, with side handles and on wooden base. 36.5 cm x 28 cm
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An old Japanese carved polychrome figure of a war lord, he stands upon a crouching beast, in full armour, matt tones of green, red and blue with gilt highlights. Height 23 cm
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An old Japanese bronze figure of a woman musician, she stands with one leg raised holding her stringed instrument over her left shoulder, gilded, the cloud scroll base with dark patina. Height 23.5 cm
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A Japanese Imari vase, bottle form, decorated with florals and moths in traditional colours. Height 26 cm
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A Chinese porcelain cylindrical canister decorated in famille rose with a group of precious objects, the conforming lid similarly decorated with a vase of lotus flowers. Duoguang six character seal mark under the base. Height 10.5 cm
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An ironstone plate in the Imari pallet decorated with a garden scene within a 'cracked ice' border embellished with gilding, faux Chinese seal mark to reverse, c.1820. Diameter 22 cm
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A Chinese 'Ishi Yoroi' stone set of armour, the vest, arm and leg covers all of small rectangular marble panels 13 tied with wire and framed with red cloth, includes full conforming hand, feet and head covers
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A Lladro figurine, this unusual figure group of a gowned woman on antique sofa, with another woman leaning over the back, some damage to flowers in hat. 26 x 21 x 23 cm
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A Lladro figurine of a young girl with a parasol produced for the Lladro Collector's Society 1995. Height 27 cm
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A Lladro figurine of a tall elegant woman with papillon, damage to one finger. Height 36 cm
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A Lladro figurine of a young woman in ball gown with an elaborate embroidered hem. 20 x 17 x 17 cm
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A Lladro figurine of a young girl sitting on chair with puppy at feet and holding a basket of flowers, minor damage to flowers. 12 x 12 x 22 cm
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A Lladro figurine, of a young girl sitting on a dog kennel, the mother dog in the kennel with puppies on roof and in girl's arm. 10 x 13 x 18 cm
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A Lladro figurine of an elegant woman in blue gown dancing with a lavender shawl at her feet. 20 x 22 cm
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A Lladro figurine of a young girl in white tutu in classic ballet pose beside a padded tripod stool. Stamped 'Lladro Event Figure 1995'. 11 cm x 26 cm
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A set of Falconware flying ducks, graduating sizes, no. 1360, 1402 and 1401
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A Copeland Parian ware bust of Princess Alexandra, artist's signature and Art Union inscription to back, raised on socle plinth base. Height 39.5 cm
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A Lladro figurine, with original box. Height 30 cm
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A Capodimonte figure group, four wigged gentlemen in frock coats, sitting and standing around a medical procedure. Impressed mark 'R.Guidolin' and the number 18 to base. 31 cm x 18 cm x 25 cm, with certificate and labels
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A large Lladro figure of a bare chested sailor standing at the helm on ovoid shaped base with wooden stand. Height 55 cm
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A Goebel porcelain model of a toucan bird, c.1984. Width 28 cm
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A Doulton Burslem hand painted vase, of flaring cylindrical shape painted with ducks by S. Wilson. The scalloped rimmed two-handled neck decorated with floral gilt embellishments. Height 18 cm
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A large Royal Doulton character jug, 'Friar Tuck', designer H. Fenton, introduced 1951 and withdrawn 1960. Height 17 cm
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A Royal Doulton large character jug, 'Gone Away', designed by G. Sharp
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A Royal Doulton character jug, 'The Fortune Teller', designed by G. Sharp, introduced 1959 and withdrawn 1967
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A Royal Doulton flambe character jug, 'The Witch D7239 No. 190 from an edition of 25 cm, incised number and printed marks to base, copyright 2005. Height 15.5 cm, original box
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A Royal Doulton large flambe large character jug, 'Samurai Warrior' No. 137 from an edition of 25 cm, incised no. and printed marks to base, copyright 2006. Height 15.5 cm, original box
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A Royal Crown Derby large flambe character jug, 'The Wizard', No. 190 from an edition of 25 cm, incised no. and printed marks to base, copyright 2005. Height 16 cm, original box
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A Royal Doulton large flambe character jug, 'Mikado', No. 137 from a limited edition of 25 cm, incised no. and printed marks to base, copyright 2006. Height 14.5 cm, original box
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A Royal Doulton small Toby jug, Capt. Cuttle, D6266. Height 11 cm
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A Royal Doulton small Toby jug, 'Mr Micawber', D6262. Height 10.8 cm
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A Royal Doulton small Toby jug, 'Sairey Gamp', D6263. Height 10.7 cm
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A Royal Doulton figure group, 'Building The Snowman', DS23, from The Snowman Gift Collection. Height 10.2 cm
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A Royal Doulton 'Lady Snowman' figure, DS8, standing wearing a purple hat. Height 12 cm
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A Royal Doulton figure, 'The Piper', HN2907, model seated wearing a kilt playing bagpipes. Height 20.7 cm
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A Royal Doulton large 'The Fireman' character jug, D6697, printed details to the base. Height 18 cm
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A Royal Doulton 'Rose Arbour' figurine, HN3145, the elegant seated woman with sculpted red roses to her right hand. Height 29.6 cm
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A Royal Doulton 'Lilian In Summer' figure, HN3003, the Edwardian lady stands with parasol over her left shoulder. Height 21.5 cm
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A set of four Royal Doulton 'The Beatles' character jugs, includes John Lennon D6725, George Harrison D6727, Ringo Starr D6726 and Paul McCartney D6724, all mid-size, printed marks and modeller's details to base
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A Royal Doulton tall cylindrical vase from the toasting series with saying, 'Here's a Health Unto His Majesty', decorated in relief and painted with cavaliers. Long loop handles. Height 33 cm
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A pair of hand painted Royal Doulton vases, ovoid form, decorated with sheep in a green field under trees, the background of a deep sunset red and orange, gilt embellishments to neck, signed H. Morrey. Height 19 cm
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An uncommon Royal Doulton 'Kiwi' tea set comprising teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl each with an encircling band decorated with multiple kiwis on a simulated crackle ground, each piece with Bates & Co., Dunedin Exhibition 1925-26 stamp under the base
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A pair of Doulton Lambeth Slater's vases, baluster form, the unusual decoration of gilded lizard skin ground with fitted blue floral and leaf highlights, impressed marks. Height 17 cm
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A Royal Doulton plate painted by Percy Curnock, with a grouse perched amongst a berry laden tree, edged gilt border. Diameter 23 cm
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A Doulton Slater's patent stoneware teapot with traditional floral lace and other decoration, fine scale ground, powder blue, ivory and gilt enrichments, impressed marks
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A set of six Moorcroft 'Powder Blue' luncheon plates and bowls, impressed marks under the base, as used in the Liberty Tea Rooms
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A pair of William Moorcroft pewter mounted pomegranate vases, baluster form, the top flared mounts with hand beaten effect, traditional decoration on dark indigo blue ground, impressed and painted initials in blue to the base, one with minor hair crack to foot edge. Height 18.2 cm
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A Walter Moorcroft tall Bermuda Lily design vase, ovoid body with long narrow tapered neck, red flowers and green leaves on white ground, impressed marks and painted initials in blue. Height 29.5 cm
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A small barrel shaped Royal Worcester tea caddy, plain white back ground with small gilded flowers, some wear to gilding on rim and lid, height 1.2 cm, width 8
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A Victorian tall Royal Worcester lidded ewer vase, the restrained heavy gilding in Arts & Crafts inspired flowering vine decoration to the ovoid body, peach ground, long open scrolling handles, stepped pedestal base, the domed cover with spike finial, professional repair, printed marks for 1896 and shape #1481. Height 38.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester cabinet plate, decorated to the centre with a bouquet of flowers framed by a broad gilt and cobalt border. Black mark, c.1950. Diameter 27.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester cabinet plate painted with a bouquet of summer flowers to the centre within a pink and gilt border. Impressed marks to back. Diameter 23 cm
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A Royal Worcester cabinet plate painted by Millie Hunt, the centre with a medallion of summer flowers framed by a green and gold border with cabbage roses, puce marks, c.1950s. Diameter 22 cm
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