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August Art and Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:641
Sale Title:August Art and Antiques AuctionLots with images:177
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:431
Date:13-Aug-2013
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A boxed set of six silver coffee spoons with decorated handles. Sheffield 1937. Together with a boxed set of six silver plated coffee spoons with 'bean' finials.
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A large Victorian silver banquet tray, oval with beaded rim and handles, the centre engraved with foliate garlands and swags. Sheffield 1892 by Mappin & Webb. Weight 4.130kg.
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A good George II silver coffee pot of plain tapered cylindrical form, the hinged lid of tapered dome form with baluster finial, raised on circular spreading foot, carved ebony scroll handle. London 1741 by William Kidney. Total weight 683gms. Height 23.5 cm
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A pair of silver chocolate pots, vase shaped with boxwood pistol grip side handles and boxwood finials, each pot with a hinged lid and raised on a circular spreading base. Birmingham 1946 by Adie Bros. Ltd. Total weight 814gms.
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A silver chocolate pot, flaring conical shape with ebony side handle and finial, the body with decorative moulding at rim and foot. London 1912 by George Jackson & David Fullerton. Total weight 262gms. Height 17 cm
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A small late 19C Continental silver lidded wine ewer, of plain baluster shape with plain scroll handle and wrythen fluted finial. Engraved with initials and dated 1900. The hallmarks on base possibly Russian. Height 13.5 cm
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A good quality George III silver flat bottomed, crested, cream jug, with reeded rim, beautifully engraved band around the shoulder and gilded interior. London 1803 by Digby Scott & Benjamin Smith. Small imperfection.
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A George III silver cream jug, swollen baluster form, a band of Greek key decoration below the rim, engraved initials to front in a wreath cartouche. London 1805 by Peter and William Bateman. Height 12 cm
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An early 20th century silver late Georgian style three piece tea set, compressed baluster bodies with gadroon and scrolling shell rims, tapered ring foot to each, the sugar bowl and cream jug with acanthus leaf thumb pieces to the scroll handles. London 1918 by Mappin & Webb. Total weight 900gms.
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An early 20th century silver three piece tea service, oval four panel swollen form with ribbed corners, plain scroll handles, the teapot with carved ebony handle and finial. Sheffield 1912 by Robert Fead Mosley. Weight 626gms. In original fitted Moroccan leather case with blue velvet and silk lined interior.
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A silver caster shaker, of plain baluster shape on a circular foot. Birmingham 1931 by Aaron Lufkin Dennison. Height 16.5 cm
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An Edwardian tall silver sugar caster of octagonal baluster form with concave corners, the tall domed and pierced top with ball finial, conforming pedestal base. Chester 1909 by James Deakin & Sons. Weight 202gms.
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A George II silver sugar caster, baluster form with bun shaped top. London 1732 by Ralph Maidman. Height 19.5 cm
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A George III silver sugar caster, baluster form, decoratively pierced top. London 1798 by Thomas Wallis II. Height 12.5 cm
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A pair of George III silver sugar tongs, engraved decoration. London 1815 by George Day.
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An early Victorian silver Stilton scoop, with ivory handle. Sheffield 1843 by Aaron Hadfield. Length 24.5 cm
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A silver pepper mill, traditional form. Birmingham 1926. Height 8.5 cm
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A heavy American silver bowl, circular flared form, the serpentine shaped rim with engraved scrolling leaf and floral border highlighted with floral pendant drops. Maker's mark 'Kensington' and 'Sterling' to base. Weight 595gms. Diameter 28 cm
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A pair of early 20th century silver plate baluster column candlesticks, the detachable nozzles with conforming relief double C-scroll motif to the column and spreading bases, ribbed decoration. Height 27.5 cm
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A silver three piece manicure set. Birmingham 1912 by W.J. Myatt & Co.
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A George III silver vinaigrette, the exterior with engraved decoration, gilded interior with grille. Birmingham 1812 by John Shaw.
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An Egyptian silver salver, circular, decoratively engraved with bands of leaf forms, calligraphy and scrolls, hallmarks to reverse. Weight 360gms. Diameter 24.5 cm
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A hand knotted Turkoman rug with an unusual emerald green toned background, decorated in traditional manner with rows of guls and subsidiary cruciform medallions, framed by multiple borders. 190 x 130 cm
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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 x 114 cm
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A Baluchi hand knotted rug, decorated with a central square field patterned with stylised peacocks and floral motifs framed by a geometric leaf pattern border and with guards at either end in tones of madder red, old ivory and blue. 139 x 86 cm
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A small hand knotted Persian mat, the field decorated with a single central medallion with flower and bird motifs, several narrow border guards in colours of blue, green, black, brown, orange and ivory on a rich red ground. 66 x 66 cm
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A small hand knotted Persian mat, the field decorated with diamond medallions and hooked running dog, one wide guard, in colours of red blue, green, brown and ivory. 81 x 60 cm
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A small hand knotted Persian mat, the field with central medallion and boteh motifs, three border guards in colours of blue, green, red, brown, pale pink and old ivory. 92 x 62 cm
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A small hand knotted Persian mat, the field with a large central diamond shaped medallion, geometric motifs and one border guard in colours of rich rust red, green, yellow, dark blue, brown and ochre. 124 x 60 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Sirjan rug, the field decorated with three diamond medallions with hooked running dog borders, multiple narrow border guards of geometric floral motifs, in colours of mainly pink, blue and brown. 214 x 162 cm
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An Arak runner rug, the red ground field entirely decorated with fine repeating rows of boteh motifs, blue, ivory and red borders with trailing vine and other smaller motifs. 205 x 82 cm
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A Persian Hamadan rug, the lozenge form field with central stepped hexagonal panel, triple border guards, all-over scattered floral and geometric motifs, dominant tones of soft and strong red, blue and ivory highlighted with orange and olive. 192 x 126 cm
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A large old hand knotted Persian Hamadan carpet, the field decorated with traditional stylised floral designs, six border guards with wide central herati guard in colours of rich red, dark blue/black, brown, rose pink and deep ochre. Worn. 400 x 263 cm
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A finely knotted Persian Baluchi tribal rug, decorated with intricate geometric motifs, six border guards with central wide guard, in traditional colours of rich red, dark blue, ivory, orange and green. 200 x 130 cm
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A large hand knotted Persian tribal rug of Shiraz style, with three large central medallions, the field decorated with stylised plant, bird and animal motifs, three border guards, in colours of blue, green, coral, grey, black, apricot and ivory. 280 x 184 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Bokhara rug, the field decorated with three rows of gul motifs, multiple narrow border guards with single wide guard, typical colours of rich red, dark blue, orange and ivory. 190 x 126 cm
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A long hand knotted Persian Shirvan rug, the field decorated with three large medallions and stylised floral motifs, seven border guards with central wide guard, in colours of red, green, apricot, black, brown and ivory. 315 x 140 cm
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An Iranian Kerman hand knotted carpet, decorated with a large central floral medallion framed by floral tendrils on an indigo ground, bleu celeste floral quadrants decorate the corners, all framed by a broad floral meander border.
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A Persian Shahrbabak wool on cotton rug, the two joined central diamond medallions on a field with triple pointed ends, five narrow border guards, all-over decoration of animals and birds, dominant tones of deep copper, blue, red and ivory. 206 x 155 cm
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A good Persian Shahrbabak wool on cotton rug, lustrous tones of deep red, blue, deep olive green and ivory, three joined diamond medallions to the castellated field with triple pointed ends, incorporating bird motifs, boteh and various guls, the dominant border guard with jointed alternating guls. 214 x 146 cm
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A Hamadan floral decorated rug, the field with a central scrolling medallion on a red ground field with six dominant floral bouquets, blue ground spandrels, the dominant border guard with a black ground highlighted with further florals. 210 x 144 cm
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A good Hamadan rug decorated with a hunting scene, the three huntsmen on horseback each with bow and arrow surrounded by various running animals and birds in flight, a Tree-of-Life to each corner, red ground field, multiple border guards, the dominant with blue ground and ivory flower and strong orange toned leaf forms, tassel fringe to the base. 288 x 165 cm
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An Afghan Andkhoi rug, hand knotted wool pile on cotton weft and warp, decorated with traditional foliate medallions framed by a floral and cruciform border outlined with a rosette patterned guard. 20 x 125 cm
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A large Iranian Heriz hand knotted carpet, the entire field decorated with a geometric floral medallion framed by numerous stylised floral designs in indigo, salmon and ivory, all framed by a broad foliate meander border with an indigo ground. Some staining. 420 x 300 cm
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A Persian Tabriz carpet, the field decorated with a large medallion with pendants, in salmon and blue tones on an ivory field patterned with herati design, the central pattern repeated in the quadrants, framed by a broad border with narrower guards. Slight marks. 383 x 272 cm
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An Afghan Purdah hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with stylised crab motifs and two mihrabs with geometric designs, all framed by multiple borders with stylised motifs, in tones of madder red, indigo and old ivory. 200 x 150 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Andkhoi runner, wool pile on cotton weft and warp decorated with a traditional pattern of stylised foliate motifs in blue on a red ground. 500 x 80 cm
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A large hand knotted Persian Saruq carpet, the traditional decoration consists of a large central medallion and a sumptuous linial floral field, the border consists of three narrow guards framing a wider central band decorated with border herati in colours of rich dark red, dark blue, light blue, green, apricot, camel, tan, rose pink and ivory. 330 x 300 cm
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An Afghan Turkoman carpet, hand knotted wool pile on cotton weft and warp, the field decorated with multiple rows of octagonal guls and secondary cruciform medallions, framed by multiple narrow borders. 350 x 250 cm
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An Art Deco chrome and black glass tea trolley, the two rectangular trays with chrome framing supported by restrained shaped open sides, original casters.
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A Victorian carved walnut framed long low foot stool, self patterned teal brocade upholstered top, the frame with carved frieze, raised on five short scrolling legs. 120 x 33 x 18 cm
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A good Victorian fancy cast iron based side table, the mahogany two plank top with thumb moulded edge, the cast iron base with two supports flaring at the top and base with scroll detail, conforming stretcher, painted white and gold. 106 x 45 x 76 cm
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A Victorian walnut octagonal sewing table, concaved edge to the hinged lid enclosing a green velvet and old red paper lined section interior, shaped conforming frieze, tapered central section to the turned support and tripod base.
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Two 19th century screens, the mahogany frames in simulated bamboo, scrolling feet, the central panels of outdoor scenes painted on canvas attached to an old boards with cloth backing, turned finials to tops. 52 x 151 cm
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A pair of vintage cast iron classical garden urns on plinth stands, fluted and lobed form, the spreading top rim with echinus detail, the pedestal base raised on a square stepped plinth stand. Diameter 41 cm, height 73.5 cm, rust showing through the old white/cream paint.
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A tin plate 'Fire Rescue Truck 7' pedal car, red painted finish with applied decals, rubber tyre wheels, running boards to the side, old style headlights and crank to front, bell to bonnet, working. Length 120 cm.
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A contemporary four-fold screen, painted in the 'Old Master' style with still life of fruit, each panel 40 cm wide, 183 cm high.
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A nest of two oak side tables of English Tudor style, oblong with thumb nail moulded edges, frieze carving, turned legs and stretcher bases. The largest table 61 x 36 x 48 cm Two corners damaged and some surface marks.
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A late Victorian mahogany butler's tray table, the rectangular tray with upstand gallery, three cut-out shaped handles complete with matching folding turned mahogany stand. The tray 65.5 x 47 cm
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An 19th century screen, the upper sections of each inset with panels of 18th century Flemish oil paintings on leather, depicting bucolic country scenes, the lower half and backs lined with felt, ebonised wood frame. Minor fault. 16.8 x 158 cm
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A copper Art Nouveau umbrella stand, the demi-lune shaped stand with curved stepped base, hammered finish and a large Art Nouveau scrolling floral form decoration to the front, replacement copper base. 40 x 62 cm
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A massive copper Art Nouveau floral arrangement holder, the trumpet form vase with indented and frilled rim, in a slender cast iron stand with painted black finish. diameter of top 300, height 117 cm
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An early/mid 20th century mahogany carved lectern from an institutional college, the deep single panelled front framed by plain cylindrical columns, the sloping top with scroll carved detail, the front with two deep relief classical lamps symbolic of higher learning. 76.5 x 54 x 133 cm
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An old teak and brass ship's wheel, the eight turned spokes with outer ring clad with brass, some attention required. Diameter 120 cm.
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An early George III oak country mule chest, the hinged lid with thumb moulded edge, the front with three panels above three short panelled drawers above a further two conforming drawers, moulded base, raised on short rectangular section legs, pegged construction, double panelled sides. 126 x 56 x 91.5 cm
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A N.Z. Colonial W.H. Jewell (Hereford Street, Christchurch) exotic woods side table, the rectangular top with multiple layered four pointed star central inlay on a burr totara ground within a multiple banded border, chamfered edge. Timbers include rewarewa, kauri, black mairi, etc., the underside of the top with a large original maker's label 'Advance New Zealand. Ornithology, Conchology, Mineralogy, Botany, & c&c. W.H. Jewell Hereford Street, Christchurch. Has on sale a large collection of N.Z. Woodware,…
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An Edwardian tall ebonised and glazed floor standing shop display cabinet, ex. Stewart Dawson (N.Z.). A corner display cabinet with fully glazed panels held in an ebonised frame with stepped pediment and base, the glazed door on an angle with one original latch, sturdy original chromed adjustable full length upright supports to the conforming angled brackets supporting the two shelves, glazed top. 90 x 90 x 185 cm
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An Edwardian tall ebonised and glazed floor standing display cabinet, similar to above, of square section form, three chromed fittings to each corner supporting the three plate glass shelves, two original latches. Ex. Stewart Dawson (N.Z.). 90 x 90 x 185 cm
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An Edwardian tall ebonised and glazed floor standing corner display cabinet, similar to above, nearly square, one corner on an angle, three chrome brackets to each of the side corners supporting the three shelves, two original latches & key lock with two keys. Ex. Stewart Dawson (N.Z.). 90 x 90 x 185 cm
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An Edwardian tall ebonised and glazed floor standing corner display cabinet, similar to above, slightly smaller dimensions, sturdy chromed fittings supporting the three plate glass shelves, two original latches and key lock with two keys. Ex. Stewart Dawson (N.Z.). 80 x 80 x 185 cm
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An early 20th century oak framed and glazed large haberdashery shop display cabinet, the top with two pairs of glazed doors flanking a central open mirrored back section all raised on a base with five banks of drawers above further sliding drawers with open fronts, plinth base. 281 x 41 x 200 cm
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An Edwardian ebonised china display cabinet, the two doors with curved diamond form applied beads, the frame with fine linial recessed gilt decoration, two fixed shelves to the interior, raised on restrained scroll legs, with key. 96 x 41 x 159.5 cm
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A Victorian mahogany small proportion sideboard, the arched mirror back with scroll carved pediment and supports, single ogee frieze drawer, the two arched panelled doors flanked by plain scroll supports, the platform base raised on compressed spherical feet. 120 x 48.5 x 165 cm
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A late 19th century marble topped walnut sideboard, the rectangular marble top above two scrolling leaf and flower carved drawers above two carved panel doors, all flanked by carved and fluted columns, raised on an open platform base with turned supports and panelled back. 124 x 47.5 x 111 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany Sheraton Revival display cabinet, crossbanded and swag inlaid detail, the glazed cabinet top with two tray form shelves, green silk lining, glazed sides, all on a bow fronted cabinet base with single door, tapered square section legs. 64 x 41 x 184 cm
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A Victorian mahogany cabinet of plain design with two glazed doors, reeded borders, three internal shelves and plinth base. 92 x 32 x 112 cm
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A good Victorian decorative waxed pine cupboard, with simulated bamboo column details flanking each corner and with similar smaller dimension detail framing a mirror set into the single door, a single drawer in the frieze and a similarly detailed design to the cornice surmounted by a galleried pediment. 95 x 46 x 214 cm
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A large old pine country glazed bookcase cabinet, the two full length doors each with glazed panels above solid panels enclosing eight adjustable shelves - stepped pediment, plinth base. 172 x 49 x 212 cm
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An early Victorian mahogany writing/side table, the rectangular top with brass short upstand, scroll carved frieze, restrained slender turned legs with shaped concave fronted lower shelf. 99 x 48 x 75 cm
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A George III mahogany flat front chest of five drawers, two half width above three full width graduated drawers, cockbeaded detail, oval brass back plate and swing handles embossed with a Scottish thistle, raised on bracket feet, crossbanded top. Some attention required. 110 x 55 x 107 cm
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A George III oak flat front chest of five drawers, configured as two of half width above three of full width and graduated depths, all with original brass bale handles, locks and escutcheons, oak lined, raised on square bracket feet, 97 x50 x 97 cm
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A small Victorian period mahogany inverted breakfront three cupboard sideboard, of attractive small proportions with three frieze drawers beneath the original white marble top, carved cup handles, plinth base. 120 x 52 x 78 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany Sheraton Revival writing table, crossbanded and satinwood strung detail, two frieze drawers, brass swing handles, tapered square section legs with lower shelf to the base, raised on original brown porcelain casters. 140 x 52 x 77 cm
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A Victorian mahogany three tier dumb waiter, rectangular form, the top two platforms with wave edged shaped frieze, two frieze drawers to the base, turned supports, brass and brown porcelain casters. 107 x 43 x 114 cm
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A William IV flame mahogany wash stand, the arch backed upstand with restrained scrolling sides, turned supports, two frieze drawers to the lower shelf, good matched flame veneer to the tops. 82 x 44 x 105 cm.
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A late Georgian mahogany corner cabinet, with astragal glazed door and dentil cornice, with key. 80 x 36 x 110 cm
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A Regency period mahogany flap-top card table with rounded corners, green baize interior, octagonal section column support and platform base with bun feet and original casters. 88 x 45 x 74 cm
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A Regency period mahogany Pembroke table, the plain top with rounded corners, moulded edge and rule joints supported on a turned column and four sabre legs with acanthus carving and lion's paw terminals, drawer at each end. 12 x 12 x 74 cm
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A good mid-19th century circular tilt-top dining table, deep thumb nail moulded edge, tapering octagonal column pedestal support with platform base, bun feet and brown china casters. Diameter 122 cm.
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A George III oak dropside table, the oval top raised on a bobbin turned gate leg base, the legs united by square section stretchers. 100 x 133 x 71 cm (open).
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A Victorian period mahogany writing table, of plain oblong shape with shaped upstand, two drawers across the front with wood handles, supported on four turned legs. 105 x 90 cm
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An English bespoke made refectory dining table, by Stewart Linford, the stretcher base with baluster turned legs and an arcaded carved frieze, the top formed of three large planks with clenched ends. 230 x 92 x 76.5 cm
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A good vintage brown leather wingback armchair, fully upholstered with a single loose cushion, copper studded detail to the arms and back, raised on square section legs with stretcher support. Height 107 cm
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A vintage leather upholstered wingback armchair, similar to above in a slightly lighter colour-way, the square section legs with fluted detail and stretcher support. Height 101 cm
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A pair of contemporary dark brown den leather large tub armchairs, roll arms, aged finished leather.
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A vintage brown den leather buttoned roll arm couch, two-seater, two loose cushions to the seat, well worn dry finish. 172 x 90 x 63 cm
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A vintage brown den leather roll arm couch matching above, showing old wear.
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A colonial style old red dark toned leather buttoned rocker chair, the curved seat and back deeply buttoned, copper stud detail to the borders and arm rests, restrained scroll open arms, the open base with plain stretcher supports.
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A Victorian double ended chaise longue, the walnut carved frame with pierced acanthus scroll detail to the back, the arching back rail and the exposed cabriole legs decorated with raised foliate carving, buttoned red velvet upholstery.
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A Victorian walnut settee, the fully buttoned back with exposed decorative rail with inlay and spindles to the raised central section, curved arms, conforming exposed arm supports, the brass casters with white porcelain wheels, upholstered in a slightly faded self-patterned salmon/red fabric decorated with leaf, insect and mushroom forms.
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