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English & Continental Porcelain and Australian, English and Continental Furniture, Important Medals, Asian Art — Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)

Auction House:Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:380
Sale Title:English & Continental Porcelain and Australian, English and Continental Furniture, Important Medals, Asian ArtLots with images:374
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:279
Date:28-Nov-2006
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A pair of early George III cast candlesticks, the shaped circular bases with six shell motifs, a ribbed and fluted central section rising to a flange, above which a moulded section with foliate capped shoulders, spoon shaped sockets with gadroon borders, with two removable nozzles, circular shaped with shells, matching the base, engraved on the nozzles and base with a winged coronet crest, maker's mark and lion passant only to nozzles, William Cafe, London 1761, 1578gms. Height 27 cm
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The Poona Kirkee Hounds Hunt Challenge cup, in the form of a late 16th and 17th century Columbine cup, the waisted body with six lobes, on an ornate moulded baluster stem and boldly lobed hexafoil form, the pull off cover of matching lobed form with ornate moulded finial, together with a rectangular plaque inscribed 'The Hunt Challenge Cup / Poona Kirkee Hounds / Presented by Sir Victor Sasson for Annual Competition / Between Horses Hunted with Poona Kirkee Hounds & Bombay Hunt', The cup: Garrard & Co,…
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A pair of early George III silver sauce boats, having plain helmet shaped bodies on three shell feet with matching shell shoulder, undulating gadroon rims and leaf capped looped handles, engraved to base 'I * B', Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, London 1762, 22oz, 20 cm wide
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An English sterling silver cutlery service in Kings pattern, for twelve persons together with six additional small knives, three tablespoons and a pair of sauce ladles, predominantly makers George Adams London 1844, 1849, the ladles, Exeter 1852, knife blades replaced (95)
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Silver presentation kovsh, of exhibition proportions, cast and etched with a banded dedication 'The jewel of Festival' in Cyrillic, a repeating pattern of winged mythical birds and exotic floral motifs, the handle featuring a medallion of the crowned Imperial double headed Russian eagle holding an orb and sceptre, a simulated malachite ground, a scrolled dragon support, the whole within beaded borders and the base featuring radiating engraved names of rudimentary members
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Fine European silver mounted rock crystal seal of faceted vase form, with a waisted spreading foot, engraved on the base (in reverse) with a coronet above the motto 'Ab Astra', the lower body engraved 'Lei', the mounting consisting of two portrait miniatures surrounded by husk borders, surmounted by ribbon trefoils and connected by matching swags, the top of the seal with a ring connecting the trefoils and supporting an oval plate on which from scrolls supporting a female bust
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World War I Victoria cross to Lance Corporal Bernard Sidney Gordon 41st Battallion A.I.F., Victoria cross (GVR) inscribed on the reverse of the suspension bar '23 L/CPL. B. S. GORDON M. M.41st. Bn. AUS IMP. FORCE' and inscribed on the reverse of the cross '25 & 27 AUG 1918', mounted on original brooch, some wear, in original brown case; a Coronation medal, 1937; a Coronation medal, 1953, in original case; a reproduction of a black and white photograph of Gordon standing before HRH Queen Elizabeth II at the…
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World War I and World War II service medals, star 1914-15; British war medal 1914-18; Victory medal 1914-19; first inscribed '40 Pte J. Stanley 5/Bn. A. I. F.', second and third inscribed '40 Cpl J. Stanley 5/Bn A. I. F.'; a Victory medal 1914-19 inscribed 'SS-307 A-C. O. M. Sgt. R. Thomson. A. S. C. a Pacific star; and fourteen other minor pins and badges
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An Australian cedar partner's desk, by Beard Watson Ltd Sydney, circa 1910 the rectangular top with tooled green leather insert above a moulded edge, on two conforming pedestals each containing three drawers to one side and a cupboard door to the other, between ionic pilasters, raised on a moulded plinth base, drawers stamped Beard Watson Ltd Sydney and numbered 25824, locks stamped Hobbs & Co London, 198 cm wide, 136 cm deep, 75 cm high
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A 19th century Anglo-Indian rosewood cellaret, circa 1860 the segmentally hinged domed top above a tapering front with applied wreath decoration, handles to either side (one missing) above a moulded edge, raised on turned feet with recessed castors, lacking internal liner, 72 cm wide, 59 cm deep, 52 cm high
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A 19th century Australian full cedar breakfast table, the circular top with gadrooned edge above a plain frieze, on a heavily turned pedestal and a triform base, raised on scroll feet, 122 cm diam, 74 cm high
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An early 19th century Australian cedar centre table, the rectangular top above a ogee moulded frieze, on conforming lyre end supports, raised on scrolled feet with recessed castors, with a later shelf, 137 cm wide, 70 cm deep, 84 cm high
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A 19th century Australian cedar and mahogany breakfast table, the circular top above a plain frieze on a bulbous stem and a triform platform base with scroll carved feet and recessed castors, 137 cm wide, 76 cm high
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An Australian 19th century cedar pedestal desk, the rectangular top with tooled black leather insert above three drawers on conforming three drawer pedestals with cupboard to the other side, raised on a plinth base. Width 154 cm 102 cm deep. Height 77 cm
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An early 19th century Australian cedar twin pedestal sideboard, by Joseph Sly, Sydney, circa 1845 the palladian cross-banded back above a rectangular top above a curved moulded frieze containing three drawers, supported on a pair of pedestals each with raised shield decoration, on a plinth base, 182 cm wide, 62 cm deep, 128 cm high
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Victorian mahogany bookcase with a moulded cornice, three glazed doors enclosing three shelves, two moulded drawers, three raised and panelled lower doors, pilasters, and bracket feet
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A 19th century Australian full cedar side table, by A. Lenehan the rectangular top with moulded edge above two short drawers with later handles on conforming bulbous turned end supports with shaped platforms, joined by a curved stretcher, raised on turned bun feet, stamped A. LENEHAN to left hand drawer, 121 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 78 cm high
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A 19th century Australian cedar bookcase, the moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves above a moulded long drawer and a pair of raised panelled doors with flower head and C-scroll crests flanked by S-scroll carved corbals, raised on a plinth base, 130 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 224 cm high
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An early 19th century cedar Germanic armchair, Barossa, the curved top rail with pierced heart shape above a shaped cross-rail, with down swept scroll over arms, a drop in seat, raised on curved tapering legs joined by a plain cross rail and a later back rail
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An Australian Federation huon pine chest of drawers, the serpentine top with moulded edge above a frieze drawer, a central deep drawer with foliate carved decoration flanked by two short drawers above three long drawers with foliate carved pilasters to either side, raised on turned feet. Width 119 cm. Width 52 cm. Height 140 cm
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Federation huon pine chest of drawers with a serpentine top, a moulded edge, a frieze drawer, a central deep drawer with foliate carved decorations, two short drawers to each side, one deep drawer, three long drawers, foliate carved pilasters and turned feet
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An Australian Federation huon pine mirror door wardrobe, the moulded cornice with stepped ends above a central bevelled plate with crest, flanked by a pair of raised panelled doors enclosing hanging space and a large drawer, raised on a plinth base, 240 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 240 cm high
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An Australian Arts & Crafts huon pine wash stand, the shelved back with green floral tiled inlay above a white and grey marble top, three drawers and a short drawer and a cupboard door, raised on a plinth base, 107 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 141 cm high
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An Australian Arts & Crafts huon pine wardrobe, the carved pediment above a moulded cornice above a plain frieze a pair of bevelled mirror doors enclosing hanging space and a central oval mirror and a stained glass panel above two drawers, raised on a plinth base, 162 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 208 cm high
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An Australian Arts & Crafts huon pine dressing table, the square bevelled mirrored back with a carved pediment on scroll carved supports with two short drawers above two short and two long drawers, raised on a plinth base. Width 107 cm. Depth 51 cm. Height 172 cm
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An Australian huon pine dressing table, early 20th century the central cheval mirror with bevelled plate and moulded cornice (lacking pediment) flanked by conforming supports with two shelves on ring turn supports with hexagonal mirrors above two drawer cabinets, a plate form base, raised on turned feet, 122 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 188 cm high
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An Australian huon pine dressing table, early 20th century the central cheval mirror with bevelled plate and carved broken pediment flanked by conforming supports with two shelves on ring turn supports with hexagonal mirrors above two drawer cabinets, a plate form base, raised on turned feet, 122 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 199 cm high
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A Regency mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, the cross-banded rectangular top above two short and three long graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet, 113 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 103 cm high
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A George III mahogany breakfast table, the rectangular top with moulded edge on a bulbous and ring turned stem with four out swept legs terminating in elaborate brass castors, alterations, 108 cm wide, 80 cm deep, 69 cm high
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A George III mahogany and line inlaid tea table, the D-shaped hinged top with oval inlay and cross banded and line inlaid border above an inlaid frieze, raised on square tapering legs, 92 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 74 cm high
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A George II style mahogany and leather upholstered cock fighting chair, the arched bow back fitted with a sliding adjustable tally stand above a padded back and seat, raised on curved legs with pad feet, joined by turned stretchers
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A George III green painted Japanned collector's cabinet, the gilt painted mirrored back above a chinoiserie panel, above a cupboard door enclosing eight graduated drawers, the sides with moulded panel decoration and carrying handles, decorated overall with chinoiserie scenes, lacking feet, 49 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 99 cm high
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A pair of Hepplewhite design mahogany single chairs, 19th century the shield shaped back with wheat sheaf splat above an over stuffed serpentine seat, raised on square tapering legs (2)
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A Scottish William IV mahogany drum head longcase clock, by J & W Mitchell, Glasgow the circular head with floral scroll crest 13 inch silver dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial above a narrow tapering body with long moulded door over a boxed panelled base, with eight day anchor escapment striking on a bell
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An early 19th century mahogany longcase clock, the broken pediment with central brass ball finial over an arched door flanked by columns above an arch trunk door, a square inlaid base raised on small ogee bracket feet, 12.5 inch painted dial with rolling moon and subsidiary seconds and eight day calendar anchor escapement, rack striking on a bell. Width 55 cm. Depth 25 cm. Height 248 cm
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A Queen Anne walnut chest of drawers, the rectangular top above a moulded edge above two short and three long graduated drawers, a moulded edge and raised on later bun feet, the upper section of a chest on chest or stand. Width 95 cm. Depth 54 cm. Height 90 cm
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A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, the moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves above a secretaire drawer enclosing an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes above a pair of panelled cupboard doors, raised on bracket feet. Width 128 cm. Depth 58 cm. Height 242 cm
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A George III style mahogany silver table, the rectangular tray top above a scroll carved apron with shell crest raised on slender legs with acanthus leaf knees and claw and ball feet, restorations, 73 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 75 cm high
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A Regency mahogany tripod table base with later top, the pie crust top on a ring turned and twisted stem, raised on three out swept legs with acanthus leaf carved knees and claw and ball feet, piece missing from edge of top, 81 cm diam, 72 cm high
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A George III mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top with moulded edge above two short and three long graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet, restorations, 95 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 96 cm high
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A late George III mahogany roll top desk, the rectangular top above a plain roll top enclosing an arrangement of pigeon holes and a pull out leather inset writing slide above four further short drawers, raised on square tapering legs with brass castors. Width 99 cm. Depth 55 cm. Height 103 cm
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A Regency mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, the bowed rectangular top with reeded edge above four graduated long drawers a shaped apron and splayed feet, 101 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 94 cm high
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A Regency mahogany and walnut cross-banded sideboard, the arched back with walnut cross-banding above a rectangular top with inverted central section above a central drawer flanked by two cupboard doors each enclosing a single drawer, raised on turned feet, 198 cm wide, 61 cm deep, 116 cm high
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A George III mahogany armchair in the Hepplewhite design, the shield shaped back with wheat sheaf splat above down swept arms and a leather seat, raised on square tapering legs, restorations and alterations
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A Victorian cast iron, brass and oak adjustable reading stand, the oak book stand with brass holders supported on a brass arm with candle holder, on an adjustable brass pole, raised on a fabulous cast iron base with four paw feet, with Victorian registration number 169288, 122 cm high
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Regency mahogany canterbury with four sections, cross dividers, ring turned supports, a short drawer, ring turned legs and brass castors
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A Regency mahogany pedestal sideboard, the stepped back with gadrooned moulding above a rectangular top with gadrooned edge above a curved moulded frieze with four short drawers, raised on two pedestals each with panelled doors flanked by doric columns with brass mounted, one enclosing a shelf the other a cellaret drawers (lacking fittings), on a plinth base. Width 220 cm. Depth 72 cm. Height 126 cm
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A fine Regency mahogany and rosewood banded sofa table of large proportions, the rectangular top with satinwood and rosewood banding, hinged leaves, above two short drawers to either side raised on conforming end supports with reeded out swept legs, terminating in brass castors, 100 cm wide, 87 cm deep, 71 cm high
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A set of six George IV mahogany dining chairs together with two later armchairs, the curved rectangular top rail above a tulip carved cross-rail, drop in seat over a moulded apron and raised on turned lobed tapering legs (8)
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A fine early 19th century mahogany and satinwood banded Carlton house desk, the superstructure with drawers, cupboards and post holes above an adjustable tooled leather inset writing slope, above one large and two short drawers, raised on square tapering legs, terminating in brass castors, 120 cm wide, 68 cm deep, 99 cm high
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A fine Adam design mahogany and marquetry upholstered armchair, in the Egyptian revival taste, circa 1900 the oval padded back within a carved frame with shell and leaf crest with central marquetry flower head, supported on a pair of sphinx, with padded arms with scroll over ends on acanthus leaf support, over a padded seat with inlaid rail, raised on fluted tapering legs
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Matched set of twelve Regency, black lacquer and parcel gilt decorated dining chairs, including two armchairs, with twist moulded top rails, rectangular caned panel backs, caned seats, sabre legs and swab cushion seats
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A Regency style ebonised and parcel gilt extending circular dining table with five extra leaves, the circular top with central lazy susan above a plain frieze, raised on a triform base with four out swept legs, terminating in brass castors, 225 cm diam (extended). Height 73 cm
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A pair of Regency style ebonised and parcel gilt decorated armchairs, the twisted moulded top rail above a reeded cross-stretcher, scrolled arms, a drop-in seat, raised on sabre legs (2)
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A Regency mahogany, tulipwood and rosewood cross banded tripod table, the octagonal tulipwood top with rosewood cross-banding raised on a slender turned stem with three out swept legs, 41 cm squ, 71 cm high
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A 19th century mahogany extending dining table with two extra leaves, the rectangular top with rounded corners and reeded edge above a plain frieze and raised on four chamfered supports with out swept reeded legs terminating in brass castors, 343 cm long (extended), 133 cm dia, 75 cm high
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A set of twelve George III style mahogany dining chairs including two armchairs, eight late 19th century, four 20th century, the arched top rail above a pierced wheel and sheaf splat, drop in seat, plain rail and raised on square legs joined by an H-stretcher (12)
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A George IV mahogany side cabinet, the carved shaped back with shelf on tapering doric column supports above a rectangular top with moulded edge, above two short drawers and two panelled cupboard doors enclosing a shelf, flanked by a pair of tapering doric columns, raised on ring turned feet. Width 118 cm. Depth 45 cm. Height 146 cm
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A Regency satinwood, mahogany and kingwood bonheur de jour, in the Sheraton manner the rectangular top with three-quarter gallery above a pair of double arched doors enclosing two shelves above a long secretaire drawer enclosing an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers above an arched recessed drawer, raised on square tapering leg with spade feet. Width 78 cm. Depth 47 cm. Height 167 cm
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A fine early 19th century Anglo-Sinhalese ebony specimen wood centre table, the hexagonal top with the different woods inlaid in a spiral pattern with an ivory plaque at the centre, above a moulded frieze with a single drawer on a c-scroll and acanthus leaf supports and raised on an oval platform with four scroll carved feet with recessed castors, 54 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A 19th century Indian teak chest of drawers, in three sections, the rectangular top with brass straps above three long deep drawers, each with recessed brass handles and iron carrying handles to the sides, raised on lobed turned feet with English locks, 97 cm wide, 43 cm deep, 126 cm high
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A 19th century Indian rosewood chest of drawers with associated cabinet top, the top extensively decorated with running vines, grapes and other patterns, containing a pair of arched glazed doors enclosing a shelf, the chest with egg and dart moulded edge above two short and three long drawers with recessed brass handles (in two sections) above an egg and dart moulded base, raised on turned feet, 89 cm wide, 37 cm deep, 107 cm high
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A 19th century Anglo-Indian rosewood secretaire military chest, in two sections, the rectangular top with egg and dart moulded edge above a secretaire drawer enclosing pigeon holes, drawers and secret compartments, above three long drawers each with brass recessed handles, flanked by removable rope twist columns, above an egg and dart moulded base, raised on block feet, with English locks, 112 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 107 cm high
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An early Victorian rosewood tea table, the rectangular hinged top with rounded corners above a scroll carved moulded frieze on a bulbous stem, raised on four scroll carved down swept legs, restorations and minor damage, with hand written label to underside, 91 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 74 cm high
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A William IV carved mahogany bench, the leaf carved top rail on barley twist supports over a plain flamed seat moulded rail and raised on barley twist tapering legs, 135 cm wide, 38 cm deep, 82 cm high
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A pair of 19th century mahogany and leather upholstered library chairs, the curved back and down swept arms above a button leather back, saddle seat and raised on ring turned tapering legs joined by a crinoline stretcher (2)
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A William IV mahogany breakfast table, the circular top above a plain frieze on a bulbous pedestal with acanthus carved decoration, on a circular platform base, raised on three claw and ball feet, 132 cm diam, 74 cm high
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A mid Victorian inlaid walnut pier cabinet, the rectangular top with moulded edges above an inlaid frieze on a glazed door enclosing two shelves, above a plinth base, raised on turned feet, 83 cm wide, 33 cm deep, 108 cm high
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Victorian satin birch partner's desk with a rectangular top, three tooled green leather inserts, one long and two short top drawers, two pedestals each with three graduated drawers and cupboards to the reverse, a plinth base and later handles
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A Victorian mahogany and satinwood inlaid bureau bookcase, the dentil moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing shelves above a fall front bureau enclosing an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes above four graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet, 95 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 216 cm high
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A William IV mahogany dressing table mirror, the rectangular plate with in a plain frame on reeded scrolled supports above a single drawer, raised on S-scroll feet, 52 cm wide, 28 cm deep, 65 cm high
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An Irish mid Victorian walnut and burr walnut kidney shaped three tier what-not, the top with a three-quarter brass gallery and carved edge above two further shelves supported by spiral turned columns and pierced scroll carved supports, raised on short cabriole front legs and turned back legs, 82 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 97 cm high
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A Victorian oak and mahogany cross-banded corner cupboard, the moulded cornice above a mahogany frieze a pair of cross-banded panelled doors enclosing shelves, above a further pair of doors enclosing shelves, raised on turned feet, in two sections, restorations, 120 cm wide, 66 cm deep, 220 cm high
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A mid Victorian walnut and burr walnut games/work table, the rectangular hinged top with Tunbridge ware banding opening to reveal a chess and backgammon board, above a single drawer and a sliding work box, on conforming turned end supports joined by a turned stretcher, raised on carved out swept scroll legs with ceramic castors, 58 cm wide, 43 cm deep, 72 cm high
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An Irish mid Victorian walnut and burr walnut trumpet work table, the circular hinged top with carved border, enclosing a complete sewing box above a carved frieze, raised on a turned stem and three out swept carved legs with scroll decoration, 50 cm diameter. 74 cm high
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An early Victorian mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a secret frieze drawer, two short and three long graduated drawers, raised on turned feet, 115 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 128 cm high
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Victorian walnut and burr walnut breakfast table with a circular top, a carved shaped edge, an elaborately carved column, three out swept, scrolling legs and ceramic castors
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A large Victorian mahogany partners desk, the rectangular top with tooled green leather insert above three drawers to either side and two deep drawers to each pedestal, raised on a plinth base, 145 cm wide, 136 cm deep, 81 cm high
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A mid Victorian walnut and burr walnut three tier what-not, the rectangular top with turned finials above two further rectangular shelves supported on barley twist columns above a shaped single drawer and raised on turned legs with brass castors, 61 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 114 cm high
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A large pair of Edwardian mahogany pedestals, of tapering form with reeded canted corners on a moulded base, together with a smaller inlaid pedestal (3), the former 113 cm high
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A large Victorian mahogany extending dining table, with six extra leaves, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a plain frieze with rail inserts, raised on large cabriole legs with shell and bell flower carved knees and claw and ball feet and a reeded central leg, three leaves later, 383 cm long (extended), 148 cm deep, 76 cm high
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A set of sixteen Victorian mahogany dining chairs, the oval back above a drop-in seat, raised on turned tapering legs, restorations, re-polished (16)
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A late Victorian mahogany pedestal desk, the rectangular top with tooled green leather insert above a central drawer and two short drawers, raised on two pedestals each with three short drawers on plinth bases, 137 cm wide, 79 cm deep, 78 cm high
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Art Nouveau carved walnut and marble side cabinet, in the manner of Louis Majorelle, with a shaped top, shelves, a upper central enclosed section with two short drawers, a rouge Royal marble insert, a central floral carved door flanked by shelves, e a shaped apron, naturalistic legs and the retailers stamp to the back 'Lille 87 Rue Nationale'
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Art Nouveau carved walnut dresser, in the manner of Louis Majorelle, with a curved top, a pair of moulded glazed doors, flowing flows and shelves, a central enclosed section, two short drawers, a central carved door, two doors to each side, a shaped apron, naturalistic legs and the retailer's stamp on the back 'Lille 87 Rue Nationale'
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A Louis XVI style gilt and composition wall mirror, the rectangular plate within a stepped coin frame with square patera decorated corners, surmounted by helmet crest with foliate decoration. Height 125 cm. Width 89 cm
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A Louis XVI style giltwood upholstered bergere, French, late 19th century the carved padded back within a strap moulded frame above leaf carved padded arms, a cushion seat and guilloche rail, raised on fluted legs
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A Louis XV style rouge Royal fireplace surround, French, 19th century the rectangular top with serpentine moulded edge above a moulded lintel, raised on scroll carved pilaster jambs and a plinth base, aperture; 82 cm high, 97 cm wide
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A fine mid 19th century French rosewood bibliotheque, the moulded cornice with canted corners and central crest with an elderly man's portrait within a cartouche flanked by cherubs holding a garland of flowers above a large glazed door enclosing four adjustable later glass shelves and flanked by fluted pilasters each with carved eagles with snakes, above a long drawer with slide, raised on a plinth base, the sides with raised panels and central cartouche. Width 126 cm. Depth 58 cm. Height 244 cm
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A large Louis XV style gilt and composition overmantel mirror, French, late 19th century the rectangular bevelled plate with arched top within an egg and dart moulded frame surmounted by a c-scroll and foliate crest, 228 cm high, 127 cm wide
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A Louis XVI style giltwood console table, French late 19th century the rectangular white and grey veined marble top with rounded corners and moulded edge above a cross-hatched frieze with shell crest, raised on square tapering legs with bell flower decoration, joined by a scroll carved cross stretcher with central urn finial. Width 153 cm. Depth 54 cm. Height 97 cm
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A pair of Louis XV style white painted and parcel gilt upholstered fauteuils, French, 19th century the cartouche shaped padded back with carved crest, above padded arms with down swept supports over serpentine seats, raised on cabriole legs (2)
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A good Empire revival mahogany and gilt bronze mounted desk chair, the curved back with classical motif decoration, above down swept supports with Egyptian figure head decoration over a padded black leather seat, a classically decorated apron and raised on square tapering legs terminating in paw feet
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A fine Empire revival mahogany and gilt bronze pedestal desk, French, circa 1890 the rectangular top with tooled black leather insert above pull out writing slides to either end, a long central drawer flanked by two short drawers, above two conforming pedestals each with three drawers between Egyptian caryatids with a panelled central section, on plinth bases, decorated overall with classical motifs, 171 cm wide, 90 cm deep, 76 cm high
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A Empire revival mahogany and gilt bronze mounted open bookcase, the rectangular top above a plain frieze with applied gilt bronze foliate decoration above two sections each with three adjustable shelves divided by plain pilasters with Egyptian figure heads, raised on paw feet. Width 165 cm. Depth 35 cm. Height 141 cm
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A pair of Louis XV style parcel gilt carved walnut fauteuils, the padded cartouche shaped back with scroll and floral carved top rail above padded scroll carved arms on leaf carved supports over padded serpentine seats, raised on scroll carved cabriole legs (2)
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A magnificent mid 18th century Dutch burr walnut long case clock with age and phases of the moon, calendar and alarm, by Jan Marc Juntes, Amsterdam the elaborately shaped hood with blind fretwork surmounted by a gilt wood figure of Atlas and two angels with gilt mounted composite pilasters over a long shaped trunk door and a serpentine bombe shaped base with marquetry inlaid decoration, raised on claw and ball feet, the 13 inch arched brass dial with engraved border enclosing an arched chapter ring, matted…
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A neo-classical gilt bronze six branch chandelier, early 20th century, the central stem decorated with Egyptian motifs issuing six branches each surmounted by figures of Diana the huntress, with later glass shades. Height 80 cm, 100 cm dia
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A pair of Louis XV style parcel gilt carved walnut upholstered single chairs, the padded cartouche shaped back with scroll and floral top rail above a serpentine seat with carved rail, raised on scroll carved cabriole legs (2)
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Baroque walnut, burr walnut and strap work decorated bureau cabinet with an ebonised moulded cornice, a pair of strap work inlaid doors enclosing shelves, a full front writing slope enclosing six small drawers, canted inlaid sides, four shaped lower drawers with conforming strap work panels, the sides with further inlaid panels, a moulded, ebonised base and recessed castors
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