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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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Two 19th century silver serving spoons, fiddle pattern, one crested with a winged spur, London 1824 by William Schofield. The other London 1841 by John and Henry Lias. Total weight 263gms.
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A set of 12 Victorian Queen's pattern silver teaspoons. Exeter 1875 by J. Wippel & Co., in original Moroccan leather case with red silk and velvet lined interior, tongs absent.
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A vintage Georg Jensen silver small ladle in the '21' pattern, c.1950, the loop handle with leaf and berry sculpted decoration, maker's and hallmarks to reverse, in original named box.
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A set of George IV silver teaspoons, Old English pattern, each monogrammed PII. London 1824 by Jonathan Hayne. Weight 93gms.
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A George III silver caddy spoon, bright cut decoration, large oval bowl. London 1793 by William Sumner I
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A George IV silver caddy spoon, fiddle and shell pattern, engraved with a Griffin armorial. London 1826 by George Wintle. Minor damage to bowl
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A pair of George III silver bottom marked sauce ladles, engraved feather edge handles and shell form bowls, c.1785 by Thomas Ellis. Weight 88gms.
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A William IV silver sauce ladle, King's pattern, crested, circular bowl. Glasgow 1834 by John Mitchell.
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Ten 19th century silver dessert spoons, fiddle pattern, includes .2 cm x London 1827 and .1 cm x London 1833, all by William Chawner II and .2 cm x London 1833 by A.B. Savory & Sons, .2 cm x London 1836 by John, Henry and Charles Lias, etc. Total weight 430gms.
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A set of six Victorian silver dessert spoons, fiddle and shell pattern. London 1849 by Joseph & Albert Savory. Weight 322gms
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A George II silver mote spoon, pierced in the bowl with crosslets and scrolls, maker's mark only 'JK' in script, struck twice c.1750-60. Length 13 cm
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Two 19th century silver fiddle pattern spoons, the tablespoons Dublin 1810 by Samuel Neville and a dessert spoon, London 1861 by The Portl& Co. Total weight 122gms.
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A rare and early English provincial Apostle spoon made in Exeter, c.1685, the apostle finial with discoid nimbus, traditionally depicted with a flowing robe and traces of original gilding. 17th century pricked initials 'S.E.' and date '1695' to back of bowl and 18th century scroll engraved presentation initials to back of stem. Weight 43gms. Length 18.2 cm
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Three silver Old English pattern table forks, London 1806 by T.W. Barker. Weight 200gms.
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A Norwegian .925 silver caddy spoon, the broad panelled handle moulded with a view of the ship 'M.S. Venus'. Weight 31gms.
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A boxed set of six fruit knives with Art Deco silver handles, Sheffield 1938.
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Two Victorian matching sets of six knives, includes six table knives and six entree knives all in a ribbed edge Old English type pattern, crested, the entree knives with silver blades and handles. Sheffield 1845 by Aaron Hadfield, the table knives with Sheffield steel blades.
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A Victorian silver plate fish set, the 12 place set with engraved decoration to blades and forks, in original mahogany box with brass shield to top.
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A Continental silver carving set with gilded tongs and blade, the Empire style handles of 800 standard, in original fitted box.
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A George III silver fish slice, crested, fiddle pattern, the pointed mildly dished oval blade with engraved and pierced decoration, crease evident. London 1817 by William Bateman I. Weight 126gms.
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A set of six Victorian silver table forks, fiddle and shell pattern. Newcastle 1839 by John Wright. Weight 444gms
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Nine assorted 19th and early 20thc silver dessert forks, fiddle pattern, includes three London 1832 by William Chawner II, etc. Total weight 367gms.
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A set of six William IV silver table forks, fiddle pattern. London 1834 by William Theobalds. Weight 446gms
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A set of six William IV silver dessert forks, fiddle pattern, each scroll engraved with a 'B'. London 1834 by Jonathan Hayne. Weight 305gms
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Two part silver and ivory handled fruit knife and fork sets, etc., includes one set of two knives and six forks, Sheffield 1837 by George Hardisty, three knives and three forks, London 1806 by Moses Brent and another fork and knife.
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A good Victorian silver and carved ivory handled six person fruit service, the six knives with decorative engraved blades, ewer and fruit upon a table in the Aesthetic manner, the handles with bands of acanthus leaf decoration. Sheffield 1874 by Harrison Bros. & Howson.
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Two sets of mid-20th century silver handled knives, six table and six entree . Sheffield 1956 by Walker & Hall, the Sheffield steel blades by the same maker.
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An early 20th century 'George Butler & Co.' oak canteen with fitted six person silver plate cutlery service, Old English pattern of 45 pieces housed in two fitted tiers within the main oak canteen box.
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A Victorian silver fiddle, thread and shell pattern 12 person 84 piece cutlery service, double struck, comprising 12 table forks, 1863, 12 tablespoons (.8 cm x 1863, .4 cm x 1868), 12 dessert spoons (1863), 12 dessert forks (.6 cm x 1863, .3 cm x 1852 and .3 cm x 1866), and 12 teaspoons (1863), all by the same maker Chawner & Co. (George William Adams) and a set of 12 table knives and a set of 12 entree knives, all with matching thread and shell pattern silver handles and Sheffield steel blades.
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A good George III silver butler's tray, oval form, gadroon border, two open conforming handles, the vacant cartouche to the centre framed by a wide floral and scroll engraved band, raised on four tapered feet with scroll terminals and gadroon borders. London 1806 by Thomas Hannam & John Crouch II. Weight 2038gms. 54.5 cm x 34.3 cm
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A large heavy silver salver of plain design with six lobes and three short feet. Sheffield 1923 by Stewart Dawson & Co. Ltd. Weight 807gms. Diameter 31 cm
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A Victorian silver salver, circular with bead rim, the centre engraved with urns framing a crest of a crowned eagle above the motto 'In Unitate Robur' (In Unity Strength), raised on three ball and claw feet. London 1873 by Frederick Elkington. Weight 385gms. Diameter 20.5 cm
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A Victorian silver presentation salver, the pie crust rim with bead edge, raised on four ball and claw feet, presentation engraved 'Presented TO A.M. Powell. Esq. On His Marriage by the Officers of 2nd Vol. Batt, Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment. April 30th 1895'. Sheffield 1894 by Harrison Brothers & Howson. Provenance: family history notes that A.M. Powell is related to Lord Robert Baden-Powell. Weight 466gms. Diameter 25.5 cm
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A German Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) silver tray of serpentine triangular form, the border with an engraved and decorated band of whiplash decoration, raised on three ball feet, stamped German silver marks (Reichsmark). Weight 290gms.
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An early 20th century silver salver, decorative pie crust border, engraved armorial to the centre framed by scroll, trellis and floral decoration, raised on three ball and claw feet. Birmingham 1910 by Deykin & Harrison. Weight 280gms. Diameter 22 cm
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A 19th century silver plate salver, the pie crust border with leaf and scroll decoration, plain tray surface, raised on three scrolling legs. Diameter 22 cm
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A late Victorian large silver pedestal bowl, the flared rim with band of pierced scrolling decoration, wrythen panelled body, the spreading circular foot with matching shaped rim. London 1900 by Sibray, Hall & Co. Weight 672gms. Diameter 247, height 14.3 cm
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A small fine quality American 925 standard sterling silver circular stem bowl of plain design by Black, Starr & Gorham. Weight 105gms. Diameter 11 cm
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Two fine quality American sterling circular bowls on short stems. Total weight 265gms. Diameters 130 and 12.5 cm
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An American sterling silver oval table dish with pierced border. Some dents. Weight 152gms. Length 30 cm
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An American sterling silver oval table dish with ornately pierced rim and shaped interior. Weight 34.3 cm Length 31 cm
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A good quality American sterling silver tazza of circular shape on a short foot, elaborately pierced borders, engraved with floral garlands and a central monogram. Maker's mark Britannia Co. Diameter 26 cm
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A William IV silver mug, tapering cylindrical shape with scrolling handle, the handle terminal modelled as a pennant flag. London 1830 by William Bateman. Weight 375gms. Height 14 cm
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An Old Sheffield Plate lidded tankard, tapering cylindrical shape with hinged domed lid, acanthus moulded thumb piece, scrolling handle with heart terminal, a turned section of mahogany under the base, c.1800. Height 21 cm
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A late Victorian silver trumpet vase, the tapered body with pierced and embossed floral and scroll decoration, vacant cartouche, fluted flared top rim, plain circular foot, original cobalt blue liner. Chester 1900 by Henry Matthews. Height 19.5 cm
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A pair of Edwardian silver boat shaped small dishes, long oval form, the pierced flared sides with restrained embossed floral decoration at each end. London 1902 by James Dixon & Son. Weight 122gms. Length 14 cm
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A late Victorian silver small pedestal bowl, fluted rim, a wide band of embossed leaf scrolls encircle the body, vacant cartouche, spreading circular foot. London 1899 by Charles Boyton II. Weight 10.7 cm Diameter 115, height 75.
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A pair of Art Deco period silver specimen trumpet vases, the clover form trumpets with a fine bead rim, circular weighted spreading bases. Birmingham 1924. Height 16 cm
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A Victorian period six slice silver toast rack with central angular handle. Sheffield 1897, maker J. Dixon & Sons. Weight 274gms. Length 13.5 cm
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An Edwardian period six slice silver toast rack with central ring handle and four ball feet. London 1909 by Robert Pringle & Sons. Weight 242gms. Length 14.5 cm
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A silver pocket watch holder with Morocco leather strut engraved 'Zoe 1906'. London 1905 by William Comyns & Sons. Together with an eight day silver plated Goliath pocket watch, A.F. Height 11.5 cm
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A silver and Morocco leather pocket watch holder, the large pocket watch with Arabic numerals (not working), stem wind. Birmingham 1910, maker's initials SV. 10 cm x 12 cm
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A rare Old Sheffield Plate wax jack, the circular base with a cast floral decorated rim, a thumb piece fixed to the edge, the wax holder rising from the centre and fitted with a length of original wicked wax on a spindle rising through a nozzle with conforming cast decoration to the rim, c.1820. Height 12 cm
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A Victorian silver plate desk set, the lozenge form tray on decorative scrolling feet with bead edge decoration, depression to front for pens, two crystal inkwells to either side of a centrally mounted horse figure, 23.5 cm x 17 cm x 13 cm
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A late Victorian silver cigar ashtray, typical rounded bowl with wide concave cigar rest section raised on two tapered feet with ball ends. Birmingham 1900 by Henry Matthews. Length 90.
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A pair of George V silver tripod sauce boats, with shaped rims and flying handles. Birmingham 1913 by Adie Bros. Length 16.5 cm
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A mid-20th century silver sauce boat, serpentine rim, flying scroll handle, raised on three pad feet. Birmingham 1940 by E.W. Hayward. Weight 162gms.
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A pair of Irish silver cauldron salt cellars. Dublin 1913 by Wakeley & Wheeler. Weight 140gms.
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A William IV silver plate wine funnel, raised leaf and scroll decorated border to the traditional pierced bowl with conforming clip, detachable funnel, still with original gauze clip. Length 16 cm
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A pair of late Victorian heavy silver napkin rings, thistle engraved decoration, crested with two standing lions supporting a shield. London 1898 by Holland Aldwinckle & Slater. Weight 59gms.
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A George III silver sweetmeat basket, oval shape with everted rim, the sides decoratively pierced with scale and flowerhead patterns, the rim with a twisted gadroon and floral border, the swing handle of twin plyed ribbon work. London 1770. Weight 125gms
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A pair of George III silver sugar scissors with shell shaped tips. London by William & John Deane, c.1860.
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A late Victorian silver travelling wax sealing lamp, the ornately embossed hinged case with floral and scroll decoration revealing a brass lined interior with screw down lid to the double wicked lamp and folding arms to support the waxed seal. Birmingham 1895 by A. J. Zimmerman. 10.2 cm x 5.2 cm x 58.
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A silver and mother-of-pearl Punch teether, bells absent; along with a mother-of-pearl handled silver bladed pen knife and a 'New Plymouth Savage Club' lapel pin.
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A Qashqai hand knotted runner decorated with cruciform floral medallions on a plain red field framed by a geometric zigzag border. 300 cm x 110 cm
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A small hand knotted Persian Kurdish runner, the field with large central bold geometric medallions and six animal motifs and single narrow border guards, in colours of rich dark brown, dark red, deep blue, green, orange and ochre. 57 cm x 140 cm
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A small hand knotted Persian Baluchi rug, the field with central diamond medallions and bird and animal motifs, five narrow border guards, in colours of rich red, dark blue and ivory. 56 cm x 79 cm
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A small hand knotted Persian Kurdish rug, the field decorated with diamond medallions, three narrow border guards in colours of rich red, dark blue, green, deep orange, yellow and pale ochre. 64 cm x 68 cm
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An old Baluchi storage bag, the three border guards with geometric designs, the oblong central panel decorated with stylised X patterns, in brown, ivory, orange and burgundy, faded and worn. 27 cm x 47 cm
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An old hand knotted Baluchi storage bag, the three border guards with geometric patterns, the central oblong panel decorated with a geometric snowflake pattern in red, ivory and brown, faded and worn. 19 cm x 44.5 cm
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An early 20th century hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with a floral medallion surrounded by flowering islimi tendrils on a pile free background framed by a floral border, areas of wear. 208 cm x 127 cm
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A Chinese hand knotted rug, the plain red field decorated with a golden circular central medallion framed by a border of square fret pattern and outlined by a geometric meander border in similar gold tones. 185 cm x 90 cm
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A Tekke Turkoman mat decorated with twelve guls framed by multiple borders. 66 cm x 131 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Hamadan double saddle bag decorated with stylised medallions and floral motifs, in colours of rich dark red, dark blue, green, brown and ivory. Long tassels at either end and striped kelim back. 67 cm x 118 cm
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Two Tekke Turkoman mats, both decorated with gul motifs, one finely knotted, the other more heavily, both in red tones. 100 cm x 500 ea.
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An Armenian Kuba hand knotted rug, decorated with stylised geometric floral designs on a light grey-blue ground framed by a geometric floral border with indigo ground. 182 cm x 114 cm
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A Persian hand knotted small silk on cotton rug, entirely decorated in floral designs with central medallion on a lozenge shaped field, triple border framing, dominant tones of deep rust red, indigo, pale olive and ivory. 90.5 cm x 61.5 cm
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A Hamadan Malaya hand knotted rug, decorated with geometric medallions and scattered motifs framed by a geometric floral border in tones of red and indigo. 200 cm x 115 cm
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A Hamadan hand knotted rug, decorated with three conjoined diamond medallions surrounded by stylised flowering branches and a broad border with geometric motifs in red tones highlighted with white. 100 cm x 98 cm
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An old hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug with central medallion and four corner designs, all-over floral motifs with three border guards in typical colours of rich red, blue, green, brown, pale ochre and ivory. 146 cm x 226 cm
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A large hand knotted Persian rug, the field with central medallion, the design repeated in each corner, stylised floral motifs, three border guards with wide central herati pattern guards. 236 cm x 292 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug, the field decorated with rows of boteh motifs, five border guards with central wide guard in colours of rich red, shades of blue, green, brown, orange, rose pink, ochre and ivory. 125 cm x 216 cm
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A hand knotted Persian carpet decorated with a field of diamond motifs outlined with the 'running dog design' on a deep plum ground, framed by geometric borders in red, indigo and ivory. 325 cm x 225 cm
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A hand knotted wool pile Persian Saruq carpet, the entire field decorated with small boteh motifs framed by a geometric meander border, on a cherry red ground. 320 cm x 210 cm
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An Iranian Shahr Babak hand knotted rug, the field decorated with two large geometric medallions on a red ground with numerous scattered boteh motifs, framed by a broad stylised floral medallion border and various guards. 200 cm x 153 cm
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A very fine Persian Tabriz hand knotted rug, the field tightly decorated with a central floral medallion and pendants with pale sky blue ground on a field of mid chocolate brown tone decorated with florals and linial tendrils, pale toned spandrels and main border panel, all with conforming floral and tendril decoration, highlighted with tones of soft green, lemon and pale mauve, the wool pile highlighted with silk enrichments, cotton weft and warp, unusual part pile to fringes. 160 cm x 103 cm Note: In…
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A large hand knotted Persian Goravan carpet, the field with stylised geometric floral motifs and four corner designs, three border guards with central wide guard, in colours of rich red, blue, brown, rose pink, pale ochre and ivory. 254 cm x 316 cm
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A large Persian Nain hand knotted carpet, decorated with a large central floral medallion in tones of pale blue, beige and ivory framed by foliate tendrils on a dark blue ground, similar elements decorate the quadrants and broad border. 332 cm x 230 cm
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A large hand knotted Pakistan carpet, the field decorated with rows of gul motifs, framed by multiple narrow border guards in colours of blue, pale apricot, mauve and ivory. 376 cm x 540 cm
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A small early Victorian period rosewood three stage whatnot of oblong shape with elegant turned spindle supports. 32.5 cm x 21 cm x 73 cm
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A large heavy stone garden frog with old pitting and patina. 36 cm x 52 cm
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A 'marble' garden ornament depicting the head of possibly Neptune at the centre of a moulded leaf decorated frame, on a plinth stand, all in one piece. Diameter 68 cm x 83 cm
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A heavy 'marble' plaque decorated with cherubs frolicking in the clouds in relief, distressed finish. 55 cm x 48 cm
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An early 20th century oak filing drawer unit, labelled 'The Office Appliance Co., Wellington, N.Z.', configured as four banks of five drawers, each of the 20 drawers with metal pull handles incorporating label holders. 112 cm x 44 cm x 109 cm
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An occasional table, the circular wooden top raised on three legs made from African antelope horns with distinct spiralling and ridging. Diameter 300, height 41 cm
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A good quality Regency period mahogany flap top card table of oblong shape with cut cornice, the quadrupod base with sabre legs, brass acanthus leaf caps and lion's paw terminals - the top decorated with ebony stringing and inlay. Original green baize interior. 90 cm x 45 cm x 74 cm
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A George III mahogany drop leaf dining table, the two D-form sections raised on moulded square section legs. Extended 150 cm x 122 cm x 71.5 cm
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A 19th century English mahogany Pembroke table, the oblong top with thumbnail moulded edge, rounded corners and rule joints, supported on four turned legs, original brass casters, drawer to one end. Width extended 970, length 1400, height 72 cm
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An early 20th century 'Thornton & Hearne' London coaching table, the folding circular top on an ' X' shaped stand, original ebonised finish, maker's label to underside of top including their address '13 Little Cadogan Place, London'. Diameter 1060, height 65 cm
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A cast iron console table, the semi-circular top on a decorative rolling tripod type base. 90 cm x 45 cm x 720
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