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February Art and Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:671
Sale Title:February Art and Antiques AuctionLots with images:164
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:446
Date:26-Feb-2013
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A Victorian cast iron boot scraper, modelled as a pair of sphinxes flanking a barred scraper section.
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A large coopered oak jug, with copper bindings, mouth and loop handle. Height 55 cm
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A pair of brass neoclassical style bookends, each mounted with a cast winged griffin. Height 17.5 cm
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A 19th century ornamental spelter statuette depicting a Renaissance figure, the figure stands beside a plinth and artist's pallet, a small mercury thermometer mounted in the plinth. Height 18.5 cm
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A silvered copper Art Deco statuette of a young man dressed in a tunic and shorts, seated upon a circular porphyry plinth. Height 18 cm
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A bronze sculpture of Mercury after Giambologna (Jean de Boulogne) after the antique, modelled standing on stone and bronze bas relief. Plinth base. Caduceus absent. Height 79.5 cm
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A set of chemist's weights in original hard plastic case labelled 'Griffin & Tatlock Ltd, London', 1gm.-50gm., along with various microid weights.
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A set of weights in fitted Rewarewa box, 14 weights ranging from 4gms up to 2 kilo.
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A brass Walker's patent harpoon ship's log, with enamelled panel with three odometers. Length 49.5 cm
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A World War I gun sighting telescope by W. Ottway & Co., Ealing, with military and manufacturer's marks. Dated 1918. Length 60.5 cm
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A 36 inch teak ship's wheel, eight spokes and brass construction, the central boss with a plaque engraved 'John Hastie & Co. Ltd - Greenock (Scottish Marine Engineers)
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A Troughton & Simms, London, brass theodolite with original mahogany fitted case, leather outer case and complete with tripod stand
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An early 1900's Belgian ship's heating lamp, the ardent lamp with a large brass oil reservoir and wire mesh glass chimney. It rests on a metal stand, with three twisted wrought iron column legs, the top with brass and an enamel cover, possibly for heating food. 36 cm x 65 cm
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A Victorian brass monocular microscope, the adjustable sectional top with viewing lens above the circular slide viewing platform and lower, wider conforming base with gimbal mounted mirror, both with three scroll arm supports, in an original mahogany four sided pyramid form box, the lid enclosing a drawer with further fitted lenses, etc. Height of box 33.5 cm
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A circumferentor surveying instrument by Angelo Tornaghi, Sydney, Australia, c.1865. The maker who had been the Australian agent for Negretti & Zambra developed a light circumferentor that gained popularity for field surveying, a similar instrument was used in surveying the N.S.W. and Queensland borders. The all brass instrument with circular scale and hinged sighting vanes engraved with the maker's name
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Thirteen old chemist bottles, most with glass labels with original gilt paint, includes Ol. Eucalyp, Ol. Oliv. Opt., etc., seven large bottles and six smaller.
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Two glass chemist jars with original glass stoppers. Height 230 and 34 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 Tunbridge sewing box, the lid and front with two panels of Tunbridgeware, the interior with original fitted compartment and paper lining. 20 cm x 14 cm x 90.
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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 Sheraton period mahogany oval table snuff box, finely cross-banded and strung, some veneer chips. 12.5 cm x 70.
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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 writing slope, the walnut box with an inlaid border of parquetry dentil work, lid opens to reveal ink and pen compartments and the secret drawer, further mother-of-pearl and inlay work to top and keyhole escutcheon. 50 x 25.5 x 17 cm
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A New Zealand native timbers jewel box, the hinged lid inlaid with a parquetry diamond panel framed by various timbers, the fascia of figured kauri, the sides and back of burr totara veneers, the interior with a removable divided tray, with key. 30.5 cm x 22 cm x 11.5 cm
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A large wrythen lobed Victorian mahogany writing slope, plain rectangular form, brass side swing handles, the hinged lid enclosing a fitted interior with tooled green leather insert and other fittings, a secret drawer to the base. Minor attention required to the interior. 50.5 cm x 25 cm x 20.5 cm
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A New Zealand colonial woods inlaid jewel box, rectangular form, the lid inlaid with central star form within a multi-banded border enclosing a green velvet lined interior, the two panelled front doors opening to reveal a false drawer above a further green velvet lined drawer, woods include kauri, rewarewa, burr kauri, etc., panelled sides and back. 34 cm x 21.5 cm x 17 cm
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A 19th century mahogany tea caddy, rectangular shape, the interior with two lidded compartments. 21.5 cm x 13.5 cm x 13.5 cm
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A 19th century rosewood tea caddy, sarcophagus shape, raised on squat bun feet and with turned handles to either side, the hinged lid opening to reveal two compartments flanking a central well fitted with a plain glass mixing bowl. 35.5 cm x 16.5 cm x 17 cm
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A 19th century rosewood sarcophagus shaped tea caddy, raised on squat bun feet, the interior with two original compartment lids but lacking dividing panels. 19 cm x 12 cm x 14 cm
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A good Victorian tortoiseshell card case, silver wire inlay and ivory capped detail, panelled sides, push-button hinged lid release enclosing a red velvet lined original interior. 10.5 cm x 80.
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A Victorian mahogany brass bound box, original label to interior lid, 'William Powell & Son, Gun and Rifle Manufacturers', plain interior, recessed brass mounts, brass side swing handles, with key. 44 cm x 31 cm x 16.5 cm
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A 19th century spelter statuette of a Roman soldier, modelled seated in thought, with remnants of gilt patination. Height 28 cm
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Rudolph Kuchler (German, 1867-?). Figure of a standing archer, bronze, signed. Height 51 cm v
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An antique Indian carved gilded and painted wood Yakshi winged figure standing on lotus throne and stepped wood base. Height 44 cm Displaying traditional characteristics such as her nudity, smiling face and evident (often exaggerated) feminine charms that lead to the association with fertility.
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A large old Indonesian carved and painted baby boy figure, his body outstretched and wearing a birth charm and wrist bands, traces of white paint. Such figures were suspended in after-birth ceremonies, iron lugs and cord attached. Length 53 cm
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A 19th century crucifix, the square form ebonised base with cross attached with a sectional ivory figure of Christ. 10 cm x 27 cm
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A vintage 'BOOTH'S GIN' advertising Red Lion figure, the standing lion with one paw raised on a black base with embossed name, the base embossed 'Made in England'. Height 145, length 17 cm
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A pair of old tin chemist containers, both with side handles and lids, one with original label, similar in shape to old tin tea canisters. Diameter 420 and 310, height 54 cm
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A boxed set of bone and ebony dominoes.
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A group of miniature doll's house table wares comprising four wine glasses, cups, saucer and a tazza, all made of glass, along with two tin trays.
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A large crystal ball on a turned rosewood stand. Diameter 13 cm
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A Japanese red ware terracotta tobacco jar, modelled as a characterful gentleman astonished by a cicada that has landed upon his pate, the insect and his pate forming the handle and lid of the jar.
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A Russian orthodox crucifix cast in brass and overlaid in sky blue enamel, the cross decorated with representative elements of heaven, earth and hell, along with inscriptions in Cyrillic. Height 38 cm
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An old folio ledger book, used as a scrap book containing numerous newspaper clippings of royalty, coronations, maritime interest and some photos of early military ships.
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A vintage Polaroid 'Supercolour Esprit' Land camera, in a striking blue, orange and yellow plastic outer case, complete with booklet and carry case.
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A glazed pottery lion mask water spout, the open mouth with extended tongue, tan and speckled paler glazed tones, rounded plate back. Diameter 22.5 cm
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An ivory carving of a caparisoned elephant containing the Maharajah and the Maharani, minor with howdah damage. Height 18.5 cm
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An old primitive carved ivory tusk section, a figure stands with a spear aimed towards a large crocodile, weathered finish. Height 20 cm
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An old solid ivory elephant tusk, natural curved form with dark fine stained graining, copper strap capping to the open end with exposed metal fitting. Length 895, weight 7.3 kilos.
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An impressive large carved African elephant ivory tusk, natural curved tapered form, all-over carved with five wide bands of square linial scroll design separated by shallower narrow carved bands of similar design, carved signature and details to panel at base, crack evident. Length 1370, weight 13.9 kilos.
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An impressive 18ct. yellow gold mounted, ivory handled walking cane, the plain tapered ebony hardwood shaft with wide a scroll embossed 18ct. gilded yellow gold mount, the shield cartouche with presentation engraving 'From J. Shaw To W.B. Paton, Dunedin, 11.4.98', the plain large ivory polished handle of mildly curved form. The gold mount hallmarked Birmingham 1895 by Henry Howell & Co. Ltd, a specialist cane and stick manufacturer, Old Street, London. Length 92 cm
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A pair of 19th century ormolu and marble garnitures, the square stepped base with engraved gilt decoration, the ormolu mounts decorated with stylised irises at the base with the head of a woman in profile to the centre of dish. 3.5 cm x 10.
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A probate Will of Auckland settler John Walters (1868), owner of land now Eden Park, instigator of Dominion Road, his name preserved in Walters Road, Mt Eden; along with other antique legal documents and seals.
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A pair of gilt brass ormolu candlesticks of ecclesiastical style, with three nozzles. 6 cm x 37 cm
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A vintage Ericsson & Co. 'Commonwealth' wall phone with restored walnut case, brass fittings and original early type handset.
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An old coopered iron bound and fitted bucket, the tall sideboards supporting the overhead handle with iron ring lashed to the top, two iron rings to the sides. Height 61 cm
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A cable laying dolly, possibly W.W.1, wooden framed with webbing sling and affixed leather pouch containing stripping tool, complete with a drum of red cloth covered multi-strand wire.
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A mid 20th century set of 16 Taylor Rolph & Co. Ltd. turned hardwood and ebony indoor bowls, radiating banded detail, each with a numbered inlaid tablet, the set complete in a wood carry case with jack. Each with maker's name and impressed 'Made in England'.
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A Victorian period Miller hanging pendant lustre oil lamp, the opaque glass shade and oil receptacle both with identical painted decoration of flowers and leaves, rise and fall chain suspension, together with a glass chimney and iron wall bracket.
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A Victorian period hanging oil lamp, the opaque glass shade and receptacle both with an identical floral painting, with rise and fall chain suspension, and a glass chimney.
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A late 19th century Japanese painted and lacquered medical human figure, anatomically correct with fine painted detail of organs, blood vessels, muscles, etc., currently disassembled. Once assembled approx. height 103 cm Together with similar lacquered partial human skeleton
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An old wooden frame for smoothing hemp fibre in worn rustic condition. 107 cm x 33 cm x 70 cm
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An old sledge, with metal runners on frame, in old rustic condition. 100 cm x 37 cm x 31 cm
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A large old green carboy, encased in a protective straw and iron basket. Diameter of basket 56 cm
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A German porcelain Armand Marseille baby doll with open glass eyes, open mouth with teeth, and composition limbs, wearing an old christening gown. Height 44 cm
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A wooden goose decoy, the Canadian goose carved from a single block of wood, with painted detail, 1950s. 45 cm.
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A pair of old wooden skis together with cane sticks, some paint detail remains on skis. Length 200 cm
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An antique push/pull toy, the bear mounted on a metal frame and wheels, with original straw stuffing, in well used and loved condition.
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A vintage Mickey Mouse doll, in the early 'rat' form, original straw and wood stuffing. c.1920. Height 48 cm
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A taxidermied N.Z. kea, the bird perches upon a branch, wings elevated, it appears inquisitively downwards. Height (excluding wall mount) 40 cm
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A taxidermied white mallard duck, this rare duck standing on a turned wooden base. 40 cm x 32 cm
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A taxidermied ring neck parakeet, the lime green parakeet standing on a small branch fitted into a turned wooden base, 33 cm x 36 cm
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A taxidermied woodpecker with green and red plumage in a wood and glass case with a natural wood and moss setting. 10 x 19 x 40.5 cm
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A pair of taxidermied rosellas, both in full flight and attached to a small branch set into a turned wooden base in a wood and glass case. 38 cm x 33 cm x 59 cm
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A taxidermied black swan in full flight. Width from wing tip to wing tip 1650, length 100 cm
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A pair of taxidermied seated black swans. 60 cm x 42 cm
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A taxidermied cock pheasant, standing on a turned wooden base. Height 42 cm
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A pair of taxidermied Lady Amherst's pheasants, one seated and one standing on a piece of driftwood, the pheasants are native to South-West China. Length from tail tip to tail tip 150 cm. Height 46 cm
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A leopard skin with full head mount, glass eyes, teeth, claws, etc. on pale brown fabric backing. Length from nose to tip of tail 1960. Minor distress
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An adult zebra skin floor rug, labelled 'Hand Tanning by Safari Services, Maun, Botswana', includes mane, tail etc, stitched to a black felt backing, labelled
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A taxidermied male peacock, the brightly coloured bird standing on a turned wood base. 112 x 70 cm
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An early twentieth century “Raick Freres Liege Belgium” 12 guage double barrel shotgun, side by side, hammerless pinfire action, fancy engraved metal work, the mahogany stock with chequered grip and fore-end. Serial number 22169. Firearms Licence required.
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A reproduction Brown Bess percussion cap hunting rifle with octagonal barrel, American walnut with brass fittings.
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A vintage brass extendable fishing gaff, steel hook, brass keeper, cord bound handle. Extending to 75 cm
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A vintage Hardy Bros. Ltd four piece fishing rod, brass screw fittings, aluminium butt end with maker's details, one tip A.F., varnish showing some distress.
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A vintage brass fishing reel and various extras, the five pin reel with permanent check, anodised finish, horn handle, complete with assorted line, casts and two 'Pocket Balances'.
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A vintage Hardy's three piece 'The 'General' ' fishing rod and one other two piece rod with mahogany and brass starback reel, on/off check.
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A 19th century copper kendi, the wide baluster body with tall S-form spout. Height 18.5 cm
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An Art Deco desk set in original fitted box, comprising two lidded inkwells, blotter, calendar, nib wiper, seal, pens and a crystal stamp roller. 29 cm x 18 cm x 90.
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An original photograph of Mt Cook mountaineers, William Green, Emil Boss and Ulrich Kaufmann, c.1882. The three climbers made the first attempt on Mt Cook coming within 60 metres of the High Peak (3764m). It was another 12 years before the mountain was summited. Sepia tone silver gelatin print with card mat signed by the three, Green's followed by 'A.C.' (Alpine Club), in original frame. 14.5 cm x 10 cm
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An album of vintage Chinese stamps, including multiple issues, mid-20th century, etc.
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A Premier N.Z. Stamp Album including a fairly complete collection, some older issues absent, mainly used.
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A Stanley Gibbons Australia Stamp Album, including a near complete collection, many higher values absent.
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A pair of Victorian clear glass Penny Licks, traditional trumpet form heavy bowls with shallow interior well, flared circular bases. Height 93.
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A pair of Victorian Penny Licks similar to above. Height 83.
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An old European decorative clear glass wine glass, the circular bowl on a decorative knopped and applied glass stem, circular spreading foot. Height 18.3 cm
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Two Victorian Penny Licks. 5 cm x 90 and 4 cm x 10 cm
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A Peter Raos (New Zealand) Georgian style wine glass, the bell form bowl on multiple helix form air twist stem and circular spreading foot, engraved signature and date 1985. Height 15.7 cm
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A set of six large Irish Waterford Lismore pattern wine goblets. Etched marks. Height 17.5 cm
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