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October Art and Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:598
Sale Title:October Art and Antique AuctionLots with images:117
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:449
Date:8-Oct-2013
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A Victorian period copper kettle with fixed handle and brass acorn finial. Height 26 cm
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A Georgian period 2 gallon copper harvest measure, of traditional conical shape with broad pouring spout, the handle attached with rivets. Height 34 cm
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A collection of 14 old white coral pieces of various shapes and sizes including brain coral
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A vintage shell collection, housed in a modern ebonised six drawer cabinet, various shells in boxes under glass. 53.5 cm x 33.5 cm x 43 cm
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Five pairs of gold lip oyster shells, semi-polished exterior, natural polished interior, various sizes from 14 cm to 27.5 cm maximum length. Note these shells come from the same estate as the painted examples above
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A large banded agate cross section geode slab of irregular natural circular shape. Diameter 24 cm
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Three framed mounted butterfly displays, nine framed in two displays, three in the other, box framing. Botanical details on reverse. Approx. 26 cm x 20 cm
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Two framed mounted butterfly displays, seven to one, six to the other, box framed under glass. Botanical details on reverse
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A small late Victorian period brass Culpepper type microscope, with box and glass slides. Height 16 cm
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A small late Victorian period brass monocular microscope, in original fitted wood box. Height 18 cm
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A good small Edwardian period brass and green enamelled steel monocular microscope, in original fitted mahogany box with accessories. London by H. Carter-Bowles. Height 22 cm
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A good Victorian period brass Culpepper type monocular microscope. The original fitted mahogany box with a range of lenses, accessories and identified specimens in ivory panelled slides (wing of diamond beetle, British sponge, skin of Chinese fish, etc.). Height 25 cm
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A large and impressive 19th century brass monocular microscope by Smith & Beck, 6 Coleman Street, London. The original fitted mahogany box with a range of lenses and accessories. Height 38.5 cm
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A small Edwardian 'cub' three draw leather mounted brass pocket telescope, by Newbold and Bulford, London. Length extended 43 cm in original box
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A set of 19th century German Holtzapffel lathe tools, a brass mounted turned wood handle and 11 steel blades of various shapes and sizes. Maker's mark Holtzapffel, founded by the German immigrant, John Jacob Holtzapffel in 1793, the firm specialised in lathes for ornamental turning, something that was a popular leisure occupation for gentlemen at that time. Many ornamental lathes were bought by the aristocracy, and those made by Holtzapffel & Co. were considered the best
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A child's 'Singer' hand operated sewing machine. Height 18 cm
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A Victorian period walnut banjo barometer with thermometer, the case with scroll carving, by E. Robinson & Co., The Square, Shrewsbury. Thermometer damaged. Comes with container of mercury. Length 90 cm
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Three old Salter's brass spring balance scales. Length 27 cm 27 cm and 42 cm, all to weigh 50lbs
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A 19th century Swiss cylinder music box playing eight airs, the ratchet lever and controls on either side of an internal glass hinged lid, the decorated box showing signs of wear. Length 44 cm
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A 1920s American cast iron money box, 'Mulligan The Cop'. Height 15 cm
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A 1920s American cast iron 'New England Church' money bank. Length 19 cm height to top of spire 19 cm
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A Victorian bronze patinated spelter figure of a standing moose with full antlers, on alabaster plinth base. Height 23 cm
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A 1940s brass telescope, with leather case, maker W. Ottway & Co, London, dated 1940 and with military arrow. Together with a reproduction stand. Length of telescope 71 cm
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A small 19th century Dutch leather bound brass two draw telescope by A. Reballio & Zoon, Rotterdam. In original leather case. Length extended 50 cm
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Ch. Paillot small bronze figure group of a rodeo rider, the cowboy alighting the back of a bull, his horse alongside, remains of gilt, some damage to tails and ear, engraved mark to front, raised on marble base. 11.5 cm x 6.5 cm x 10 cm bronze measurements only
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A Victorian large bronzed spelter figure group, Daniel and The Lions, sculptor's name to the base 'A. Carrier', Daniel resting on one knee, his right hand outstretched, flanked by two lions, one with damage to tail, lacquered base. 52 cm x 21 cm x 50 cm
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A selection of five vintage A.A. and other badges; 'Royal Automobile Club of Victoria', 'Royal Automobile Club Associate' #N18292, two other N.Z. badges, one numbered 56671, the other with a fern leaf on a black enamelled and white striped panel and an ERII Police badge
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A Victorian period horn simulated bamboo walking cane with duck's head handle. Length 87 cm
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A large lump of unpolished N.Z. kauri gum. Length 23 cm
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A Victorian cast iron money bank, in the form of a mailbox with floral and bird decoration, registration mark to base. Height 17 cm
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An early German Simon & Halbig porcelain doll, the head with sleeping brown glass eyes and open mouth with four teeth, the composition body with moveable limbs. Requires re-assembly
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A reproduction German bisque porcelain boy doll, painted blue eyes and mouth, composition body with moveable limbs, original black outfit with cloth cap and spectacles. Length 43 cm
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A small reproduction bisque porcelain boy doll, painted brown eyes and mouth, composition body with moveable limbs, original black velvet outfit with cloth hat. Length 26 cm
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A copper Art Nouveau umbrella stand, the demilune shaped stand with curved stepped base, hammered finish and a large Art Nouveau scrolling floral form decoration to the front, replacement copper base. 40 cm x 62 cm
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An old green plastic Diakon 332 dial telephone with index drawer and base, minor damage to handset
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A Victorian tortoiseshell covered card case, the hinged lid with push-button release revealing ivory fittings, rectangular form, good condition and polish. 7.2 cm x 1 cm x 10.4 cm
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A hand painted nude portrait miniature in boulle frame, the kneeling woman in a lakeside landscape being startled by a bird, the tortoiseshell frame with decorative scrolling cut brass inlay, ivory detail to the edge. 14 cm x 12 cm
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An oval William IV period miniature of a young elegant gentleman with black cravat, the ebonised frame with copper slip. Details on back of painting 'Wm. Saendeir, brother of James Ford's first wife'
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A Victorian oval miniature of a young woman, black and white watercolour in original ebonised frame with brass acorn ring suspension. 6 cm x 5 cm
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A pair of painted miniature elegant 18th century man and woman, red and black colours on a light tan ground, oval, each 9 cm x 6.5 cm
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A 19th century oval miniature of a young elegant man, watercolour. 5.5 cm x 4.5 cm
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A 19th century oval miniature of a young man with white waistcoat (Andrew Drake), watercolour, heightened with white, original ebonised frame with brass oak leaf suspension loop. 6.5 cm x 5.3 cm
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An oval miniature on ivory, Portrait of a Young Man with Red Shirt, oil, signed, oak frame. 6 cm x 5 cm
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A hand painted portrait miniature, signed M. Carre of a woman wearing a feather trimmed hat with her hands in a fur muff, circular gilt metal hinged frame. Diameter 6.5 cm
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A set of four old oval leadlight amber glass panels, with painted decoration of 17th century Dutch soldiers. 25 cm x 20 cm ea. on chain suspensions
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A folio of black and white and coloured antique engravings, including the 'The Market Cart', 'The Blind Fiddler', 'The Cottage Door', 'Titian's Model', 'Pan et Syrinx', etc
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A collection of 15 miniature Georgian period classical portrait engravings, of various shapes and sizes with details on reverse, original gilt wood frames with suspension rings. Some faults
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A postcard album, 95 cards including The Ruakuri Caves, Mt Cook, Cathedral Square, Halls Arm, Auckland City, Queenstown. etc
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Two old postcard albums, approx. 188 cards including The Old Curiosity Shop, New Year's Greetings, Last Car to Eastville, Woolwich Tunnel, Girl from the Golden West, etc
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A collection of unframed watercolours and oils by M. Hall, coastal scenes, landscapes, boats, study of H.M.S. Australia, etc., signed, one dated 1904
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Two framed silhouettes (one a pair and one single), together with a pair of Victorian watercolour miniatures of a couple, in original oak frames with gilt slips. Sold as one lot
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A collection of old postcards, including Mt Egmont, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, Shipping on the Clyde, Sheik Said Tomb, British machine gunners wearing gas helmets, a fortune teller, World War I, etc
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The volume 'Pictures of Life and Character' by John Leech, from the collection of 'Mr Punch'. Published London 1869
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A c.1900 Russian icon, the Oclad embossed with a figure of Christ, hand painted face, rectangular form, wood back. 21.5 cm x 17 cm
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An old Jewish Service book, the decorative tin cover mounted with applied silvered panels, turquoise type cabochon highlights, printed in Israel by Ortsel Ltd 'Siddur Avodat Israel with English Translation'
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A vintage poster 'Fiji Hub of the South Pacific' depicting a Fijian policeman, he wears a blue shirt, white gloves and skirt, striking orange/red ground, a band of stylised tapa type decoration to the base. 99 cm x 63 cm
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A vintage travel poster, 'Nouvelle-Caledonie' with stylised palm tree art work by Andre Henry, dominant black outline, green and red tones on blue coastal and orange ground. Words to the base. 100 cm x 65.5 cm
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A vintage travel poster, Japan, 'Australia's Overseas Airline Qantas', depicting a geisha in traditional costume, stylised cubist form in bright tones on striking yellow ground, 'Printed in Australia by Posters Pty. Ltd', 'In Association With B.O.A.C. and TEAL'. 99.5 cm x 73.5 cm
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A vintage travel poster, 'Africa. Fly There by B.O.A.C.', depicting a simple stylised zebra and buffalo on a dark teal ground. 105 cm x 63.5 cm
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A vintage travel poster, 'Fly Wellington-Sydney Direct. TEAL. N.Z.'s International Airline', depicting a stylised plane with boarding travellers, striking purple ground. As new. 99 cm x 63 cm
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A vintage travel poster, 'TEAL. A Moment While we Change.....', depicting 'Miss New Zealand, Lyndal Cruickshank!' as a stewardess pulling down a blind, multiple information to the base including date 1965, black and white. 64.5 cm x 44.5 cm
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A 19th century French Prisoner of War bone domino set, the narrow rectangular case with fine engraved geometric decoration including fine highlights, stained red, black and tan, the conforming sliding lid enclosing a full set of dominoes, the case with pinned construction, a rare set in good condition. 13.5 cm x 3.2 cm x 4.9 cm
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A c.1900 ebony and black silk fan, the plain shaped tapered ebony sticks with an original black silk pleated fan section, and the other an all black hinged expanding fan
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A pair of Georgian period Toleware two-handled lidded urns of classical Adam style, with spire shaped finials, the original decoration and gilding distressed. Width of each 34.5 cm. Height 24 cm
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A Victorian period white marble plaque, carved in deep relief with shell, flowers and leaves and supported in an oak frame with padded velvet slip. 33 cm x 42 cm overall
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A pair of early Robert Thompson 'Mouseman' carved oak bookends, plain arching form with a mouse carved in relief to each, castellated form to the top and base rims. Early period c1930. 9.5 cm x 9.7 cm x 15 cm
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A Victorian rosewood small deed box, the interior lined with marbelised paper, military type brass handle to top with a brass keyhole escutcheon to front. 30.5 cm x 15 cm x 15 cm
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A hippopotamus tusk bottle opener, the polished naturally curved handle with fitted brass end. Length 20.5 cm
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A late Victorian leather top hat box, oval tapered form, concave top with brass studded strapping and handle, the hat absent
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A fine quality Chinese ivory coloured silk shawl with brightly coloured floral embroidery and long fringing
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Two beaded capelets, both black, one lace with beaded decoration, the other fine lace over black lining and with elaborate beaded floral decoration and border
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Two 19th century English Durham quilts, the intricate, hand stitched patterns of traditional designs in shades of pink. Each 204 cm x 201 cm
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A vintage Chinese black silk shawl with coloured embroidered decoration of flowers and butterflies in bright colours, with long fringing
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A Victorian black velvet cape, profusely embroidered with black seed beads, the interior lining with brightly embroidered flowers to the base (some wear)
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A Victorian black silk taffeta cape, with lace embellishment, silk lining, with retailer's label R.W. Weeke, Tunbridge Wells. Some wear
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A good vintage ocelot full length lady's coat, comprising multiple pelts, silk lined, wide tapered collar, complete with original belt. In good condition
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A rare Inuit seal skin coat, with zip-in front and detachable zip-it hood with fur trim matching the cuffs and base rim, also detailed in a checkered design, satin lining
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A Russian marmot fitted jacket with satin lining and label 'Fashion Fur' by D.L. Ellis, Auckland, N.Z. With original receipt dated 1983
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Two Victorian period Marsella quilts, each with a different design, both in good condition
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An early 20th century oak spinning wheel, original brown paint finish. 46 cm x 93 cm
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A complex carved horn carving, the tapered base mounted with two carved horns and a series of water lilies and flowers above five finely carved shrimps and two crabs, pale and dark natural colouring. Height 31 cm
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An American buffalo taxidermy head mount, natural dark woolly coat, blackened horns, glass eyes. Depth 56 cm maximum width 60 cm
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A full taxidermy coyote, natural pale tones with black highlights, ears raised to attention, front right foot raised, glass eyes, mounted on a textured grey base. Length 90 cm height 70 cm
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A well mounted taxidermied head of an African greater kudu, with head inclined to the right and with typical tall spiral twist horns. Length of each 100 cm
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A wooden Canadian goose decoy, the half sized decoy with head turned back, hand carved and painted with tack eyes, some details to the base
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A vintage wooden duck decoy, the early World War II Bluebill hen with low head, solid wood, handmade and hand painted, with large solid keel, c.1930-40
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A vintage wooden duck decoy, the World War II Bluebill drake with upright high head, solid wood, hand painted with glass eyes and large keel, c.1930-40
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A wooden duck decoy, the keel duck handmade and painted, glass eyes, details embossed to the base
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A 19th century French wicker fishing creel, of traditional woven cane form with original leather belts and buckles, hinged lid. 36 cm x 25 cm
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An Allcock Easy cast casting reel, black alloy, multiple controls with logo and patent numbers, c.1940
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A South Bend skeleton reel, the St Joe reel in gun metal alloy, fully embossed, permanent check and old line
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A Meisselbach Nadka export brass skeleton reel, 2 5/8th inches, wooden handle, permanent check, c.1880s
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An Allcock's trout reel, the 'conquest' 3', permanent check, old vintage silk braided line, brass foot with quick release spool
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A rare Westley Richards fly reel, 3', original leaded finish, permanent check, brass foot, ( Westley Richards are shotgun makers from Birmingham)
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A Malloch black japanned fly box, cream interior with extra swing leaf and 140 small wet flies, Malloch's logo to lid. 15.5 cm x 9 cm
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A large Wheatley fly box, aluminium, with a quantity of trout flys, logo to base. 15 cm x 9 cm
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A gold anodised Wheatley fly box, 100yr Ltd. Ed., 16 glass flip-up view containers plus a quantity of dry flies. 15 cm x 9 cm
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A large rare Cummins kidney shaped live bait box, with belt clips, maker's brass logo to lid. 17 cm x 9 cm
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A large wooden duck decoy by Vincenti, in the pintail style, handmade and painted in solid cedar, lead keel and display stand
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A Hardy Simplex trout landing net, oak handle, fold-over round net with locking ring, logo to belt clip, 44'
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