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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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An extendable alloy salmon tailer, double brass belt clips, cork handle with leather lanyard
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A Mitchell Garcia 624 multiplier casting reel, large handle, multiple controls and in mint condition
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A Wilkes Osprey wood and brass fly reel, 3' with on/off check, dual named with tapered brass handles
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An Allcock's brass fly reel, 2½' with early tiger line, smooth permanent check, oval logo to face plate
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An Allcock's brass fly reel, 2¾', heavy construction, bone handle, permanent check with old line, fully embossed to underside of foot
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A Mitchell Garcia 602A multiplying casting reel, chrome rims, on/off check
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A Milward Cadet wood and brass fly reel, 3½', with on/off check, fully embossed to foot
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A large Heaton Sun wood and brass salmon reel, 6', brass star back, brass line guide, on/off check, brass face spool
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A N.Z. Navy 'Power Amplifier' unit, used to power the towed device which attracts torpedoes when being fired upon the ship, includes two large glass valves and other complex electrical components, transformers, etc., housed in original grey painted wood carry case. The unit with applied plaque 'ADMY.PATT.A5876.... H.E. Ltd. 1962'
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An early 20th century Italian carved white marble bust of a young woman, a shawl wrapped to her head, pleated blouse. Height 22 cm
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A N.Z. colonial rimu inlaid box, rectangular form, the lid with central starburst inlay of various native timbers, single band to the body with diamond highlights. 23 cm x 15 cm x 10 cm
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A painted clockwork toy of a trotting racehorse, sulky and rider. Working order. Length 17 cm
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An Edwardian period silver medal, presented by The Royal Shipwreck Relief & Humane Society of N.S.W. to Augustus M. Tartakover for saving life Tuggerah Lakes Entrance N.S.W. 20th December 1909. In original Hardy Bros. Morocco leather case
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A late 19th century Japanese black lacquer writing slope, the large box with decorative gilded, polychrome and abalone decoration predominantly to the lid of a pair of exotic long tailed birds amongst foliage and flowers, the lid revealing conforming decoration to the fitted interior. 45.5 cm x 25.5 cm x 15 cm
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A Victorian period Mary Gregory cranberry glass flask, decorated with a young girl and trees in white enamel. Height 17 cm
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Two Georgian period cut glass decanters, one with triple neck rings, the other with facet cut decoration, both with original stoppers. Height 24 cm
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An American clear and frosted glass circular bowl on short stem, moulded with fruit decoration and overlaid with silver around the rim. Diameter 31 cm
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A pair of Victorian uranium pressed glass column candlesticks, faceted hexagonal baluster columns with ribbed and lobed detail, vibrant yellow/green traditional toning, restoration to one. Height 25.5 cm
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A pair of Murano stylised glass figures, the hand worked clear glass abstract forms with central white inclusion surrounded by an orange/red spiral and a myriad of bubbles, each raised on a square clear glass base with fine chamfered edges. Unmarked. Height 25.5 cm
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A Lalique rooster head car mascot/paperweight, the clear glass with frosted highlights, geometric stylised feathers, large polished comb, etched mark to base 'Lalique France' and with paper label. Height 18 cm
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A Rene Lalique Oleron opalescent glass vase, spherical form with relief decoration of graduated size swirling fish, cased, this design c.1927, frosted finish. Height 9 cm. Etched signature R. Lalique France No. 1008'
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A Swarovski Crystal figure of a Spanish dancer. Signed and dated 2003, in box. Height 21.5 cm. Together with a signed Swarovski plaque dated 2003 and a Swarovski Collectors Society name plate 'Antonio' Martin Zendron - 2003. Sold as one lot
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A Swarovski coloured crystal horn bill. In original box. Height 8 cm
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A Swarovski Crystal seated figure Eeyore, with black eyebrows and pupils. In box
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A Swarovski Crystal figure of Pluto, with black detail. In box. Height 9.5 cm
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A Swarovski Crystal fish with blue fins. In box. Length 8.5 cm
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A Swarovski Crystal figure of a kneeling Harlequin by Anton Herzinger. Together with the SCS Annual Edition plaque dated 2001. Height 13.5 cm
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A Swarovski Crystal figure of a ballet dancer, complete with original stand. Height overall 22 cm
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A Swarovski Crystal figurine of two standing horses, complete with original stand. Height overall 13 cm
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A Swarovski Crystal figurine of an exotic dancer (Isadora Duncan ) with a blue scarf, in box. Height 20 cm
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A Victorian cranberry glass lustre, with white flashed panels decorated with hand painted flowers, multiple cut crystal drops hang from the bowl. Height 33.5 cm
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A Solomon Islands figural bowl, the boat form bowl with stylised flying fish form handles, mother-of-pearl serrated edge inlays, block base, traditional dark stained finish. Length 41.5 cm
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An old Fijian kava bowl, circular with small everted rim, raised on four tapering conical truncated legs, lug handle under the rim. Diameter 38.5 cm
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A Tokelau fishing box (Tuluma) made from a one piece block of kanava wood, traditional oval form with fitted lid and raised notched top finial, conforming handles to the sides, mother-of-pearl diamond form inlays. 33 cm x 25 cm x 22 cm
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A good old mangaia, Cook Islands ruatangaeo (ceremonial turret hafted adze), traditional finely carved columnar square section pedestal, each face composed of square panels, intricately carved with geometric repeating patterns, the top flared section with plaited fibre binding securing the stone hafted adze, traditional curved triangular section, original unpolished finish. Note: Adzes were prized not only as tools but as material property of wealth. An adze maker is a ta'unga (expert) who enjoyed a…
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A good old Mangaia, Cook Islands ceremonial turret hafted adze, traditional finely carved columnar square section pedestal, each face composed of square panels, intricately carved with geometric repeating patterns, the top flared section with plaited fibre binding securing the stone hafted adze, traditional curved triangular section, original finish. Slightly taller than the adze above. Height 47.5 cm
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A good old Mangaia, Cook Islands ceremonial turret hafted adze, traditional finely carved columnar square section pedestal, each face composed of square panels, intricately carved with geometric repeating patterns, the top flared section with plaited fibre binding securing the stone hafted adze, traditional curved triangular section, original finish, similar and smaller to above with removable square section to the upper body. Height 43 cm
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An old aboriginal Mulga wood boomerang, large size, distinctive dark grained wood with pale inclusions, remnants of white and black paint to one end. Length 96.5 cm
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Two old Papua New Guinea tribal feather headdresses, one of Lyre bird feathers, the other with multi-coloured feathers. Both with fibre bindings, sold as one lot
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A large wooden P.N.G. shield, the front withmm X form decoration divided into small squares, the remains of the fibre enarmes (arm straps) to the front and back, has wire for hanging from wall, old black paint, 66 cm x 1240
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A largePapua New Guinea mask, the black oversize round face with high overstated forehead and facial features, with feathers and fibre twine decoration to the edge of mask, 50 cm x 70 cm
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APapua New Guinea spear, the long wooden spear with sharpened tip and some restrained decoration to the centre, a band of cloth and woven fibre also to the centre, length 2800
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A large Papua New-Guinean wooden food bowl, deep elliptical shape with two 'spearhead' handles issuing from the long axis points, each handle with a serrated carving to the upper surface, the rim of the bowl with fine notched detail. Width 76 cm
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An old African Ibeji carved wood figure, traditional stylised representation with finely notched hair rising to a ridge, hands to thighs, some distress, evidence of age. Nigeria. Height 22 cm
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Two old Pacific argillite adzes, quadrangular section, one polished, the other with pecked finish. Length 20 cm and 19 cm
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A late 19th century/early-20th century muka kete/tea cosy, banded with looped and wavy woven designs, long tasselled fringe with bow and tassel to the tapered end. Note: similar kete are recorded as being made c.1890 as 'Fashion' or dress items intended for social occasions, 'Sunday Best'. Possibly from the Rangitikei region. Registered Y15151. 31 cm x 37.5 cm
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An old Maori piupiu, of traditional plain and dyed flax with woven wool taniko waist band of diamond banded decoration, in tones of red, white, black and yellow, held within a woven flax kete
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An early 20th century Maori candlewick woven cloak, fine linial banding, entirely decorated with black woollen tags, feather decorated border. 107 cm x 95 cm
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A good 19th century Maori woven muka cloak, the woven banding showing tapering for the shoulders, entirely decorated with linial stitched wool banding, some distress, in tones of red, green and black, single blue band to the top, alternating green and red woollen panels to the base fringe, peacock feathers decorate the borders. Being assessed for registration. 140 cm x 120 mm
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A selection of woven fibre bags, five various fans, etc., Pacific Islands, includes a carved palmwood small paddle/club all contained in a woven 'Moses' basket
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A mid-20th century Maori muka and feather kete, the body entirely covered in white feathers, black feather highlights towards the top, muka fringe, handle and tassel, typed label to handle. 23 cm x 17.5 cm
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A Maori pounamu (greenstone) toki (adze), semi-curved triangular form tapering to a point at the pole, water worn finish, the bevel to blade worn smooth, a hand worked cut mark evident towards the blade end. Reg. Y16545. Length 23.5 cm
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A Maori portrait painted greenstone slab, the rough diamond form thin slab painted with a portrait of a bearded Maori gent with full moko and pendant earring, highlighted with green tones touched with gold, signed in black. 23 cm x 13 cm approx
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An early 20th century W. Burridge Eagle Brewery, Masterton, 2 gallon crock, stoneware, dipped in brown glaze with printed maker's details in black, original swing wire handle to top, flake chip to base. Diameter 22 cm height 38 cm
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Two c.1900 ship painted large pearl shells, each with a single ship, one a steam ship with two masts, under sail, khaki painted hull, the other a sailing ship under full sail. Approx. 20 cm x 17 cm
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A pair of c.1900 oil painted large pearl shells, each painted with a floral bouquet including roses and a panel including a rocky island, one entitled 'Pitcairn', the other 'St Paul's Rock, Pitcairn'. Approx. 17.5 cm x 17 cm
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A N.Z. shell encrusted Folk Art planter, of octagonal shape standing on four legs, a variety of seashells in various colours. Width 30.3 cm height 60.1 cm
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A N.Z. shell encrusted Folk Art standing lamp, a variety of shells and red and orange coloured beads, tall column on square base. Height 1100
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An Extract from statement of Gen. & Particular Average per 'S.S. Waikato'. Bound from London with a General Cargo to Dunedin (Port Chalmers) and Lyttleton and with transhipment cargo for Timaru, Oamaru, Wellington, Napier, New Plymouth, Blenheim, Auckland, Nelson, Bluff and Invercargill and back to London with a General Cargo. Sailed from London on 4th May 1899
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An album of large format vintage black and white photographs from 'H.R.H. The Prince of Wales' Visit to Auckland and Rotorua', 'Photos by A. Jones - Auckland', includes harbour scenes with battle cruiser 'The H.M.S. Renown', formal presentation scenes includes marae, multiple Maori performance groups, soldiers, etc., approx. 48 images many approx. 14.5 cm x 20.5 cm
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A good 19th century decorative photograph album with a selection of early N.Z. interest portrait and scenic photographs, includes a formal portrait of a young Maori boy by 'Cowdell, Whangarei', two 19th century views of the 'Blacksmith Shop, Kawakawa' with figures to foregound, a Maori baby seated on a feather cloak and with a long greenstone pendant, by 'Cowdell, Whangarei', an image of three large kauri logs each on a horse drawn carriage by 'Hansard, Photo, Bay of Islands' and other images with various…
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A Feltex rug, depicting a map of N.Z. displaying the provinces and major cities along with N.Z. motifs in the quadrants. Edges worn and soiled. 140 cm x 68 cm
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A Len Castle stoneware vase, thick walled, thrown circular then pushed square, mottled blue and grey glaze, ribbed and dimpled effects. 12.3 cm x 10.5 cm x 7.5 cm
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A large Paul Laird (Nelson) N.Z. pottery sculpture of a mythical dragon, tapering oblong section with cut-outs, signed and dated 1998. Height 89 cm
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A c.1940 Olive Jones manuka blossom ashtray, square form, modelled with a panel of three white flowers and with leaf detail, turquoise glaze, incised signature to reverse. 9 cm x 8.8 cm
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A c.1940 Olive Jones Kowhai flower decorated ashtray, square form, the top with a triangular panel of Kowhai decoration, triangular form well, green glaze with yellow highlights, incised signature to reverse. 9.3 cm x 9.5 cm
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A 1940 Olive Jones Maori decorated small dish, rounded square form, the rim with a stylised mythical Maori beast. Green glaze, incised full signature, 'N.Z. 1940' to reverse. Approx. 8.5 cm x 8.5 cm
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A Crown Lynn advertising ashtray for Beechey & Underwood. Modelled with an Art Deco salesman carrying a briefcase with the B. & U. monogram, the figure mounted to the green glaze base with raised 'Beechey & Underwood Ltd' name, printed mark to base. 11.5 cm x 12.5 cm x 11 cm
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A Crown Lynn Wharetana Ware 'Maori Art Pottery' ashtray, '1015' number to base, triangular form as a whare front with carved maihi (barge-boards), 'The designs are orthodox and correct', brown glaze
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A Jova Rancich N.Z. early studio pottery vase of ovoid form, pale red and green variable glaze with brown spotted highlights, kiln drips/glaze kisses evident, incised maker's marks to base. Height 19 cm
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An O.C. Stephens kaka beak wall pocket vase, modelled floral decoration in a finely mottled brown glaze with green highlights, printed potter's mark to reverse. Height 19 cm
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A large Graeme Storm pottery platter, circular form, variable blue/purple glaze, dark glaze to the upturned rim, impressed potter's mark to the reverse. Diameter 41.8 cm
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A bronze figure of a tuatara in crouching position. Length 29 cm signed Jonathan. C. N.Z. '95
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A 1987 All Blacks Team signed rugby ball, the ball detailed with a logo of 'All Blacks, Steinlager, World Cup Challenge', includes 26 ink signatures. The 1987 Rugby World Tournament was the first Rugby World Cup and was won by the co-hosts N.Z
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Two South Africa Boer War medals with associated bars, one with engraved presentation to '179 Pte E. Glover. C.M.S.G. (Canadian Material Support Group)' with Transvaal, Orange Free State & Cape Colony' bars and ribbon
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The N.Z.E.F. World War I three medal group awarded to '12/385 PTE. C.H.G. Glover. N.Z.E.F.' includes 1914, 1918, Victory and 1914-15 Star medals, all presentation engraved to PTE. C.H.G. Glover
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The World War I 1914-1918 war medal awarded to '64064 PTE W.C. Heley N.Z.E.F.'
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An 1898-1899 'Welcome Our Heroes Return of California Volunteers at San Francisco. Cal. from Manila. P.I.' medallion, depicting an angel holding horse shoes over a marching military group, remnants of gilding, original filled hole to top. Diameter 3.8 cm
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Two medallions commemorating the 'Visit of U.S.A. Naval Fleet to N.Z.', one of shield form, gilded, with original ribbon and Souvenir bar, the other in silver with crossed flags and circular plaque 'Reception Committee Aug. 1908' above a bar engraved Auckland with original ribbon. Along with two original printed banquet menus detailing the 'Toasts', etc
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Eight assorted commemorative medallions, badges, etc., includes a 3rd (Auckland) Regiment brass collar badge, 'Royal Visit 1953-1954' medallion 'Our Soldiers Queen Auckland 1915' pin, three religious medallions, etc
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A large collection of World War I & World War II military badges, together with a N.Z. army cap (A. Joyce) and another unidentified cap
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An Edwardian period sword stick with tapering triangular section blade, plain light wood cane and stitched brown leather handle. Length overall 91.5 cm
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A good nickel plated Liege pinfire revolver with wood grips and ELG mark. Together with two original bullets and a .22 bullet
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Two porcelain figurines, one Lladro, one Nao, a doctor and nurse, both with stethoscopes. Height 36 cm and 33 cm
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A Lladro porcelain figurine of a young seated eskimo girl. With box. Height 17 cm
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A Lladro figurine of a young seated eskimo boy, in box. Height 17 cm
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A pair of Lladro young boy and girl figurines, both wearing long nightgowns, the girl holding a chamber stick, the boy with arms raised - yawning. Heights 20.5 cm and 21 cm.
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A Lladro porcelain figurine, 'The Lamp Lighter'. Height 46 cm
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A large Italian capodimonte porcelain sculpture, 'The Lovers', two figures and a rearing horse, on a circular wood base, signed Giuseppe Armani. Height overall 58 cm
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A Staffordshire flatback of a Highland couple, painted in polychrome. Height 29 cm
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A Victorian Parianware bust of a classical gent, 'Havelock' embossed to the reverse, the bearded gent wearing a military jacket, turned tapered pedestal base. Height 31.5 cm
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A Hereford Fine China (N.Z.) bone china model of a goldfinch, Ltd. Ed. No. 28/150, realistically modelled and painted perched on a branch with a log section below, fitted to the turned wood stand, complete with certificate. Height of figurine 21.5 cm
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A Hereford Fine China model of an Eastern Yellow Robin, naturalistically modelled and painted on a branch above three large blue flowers, fitted on a turned wood base, printed, incised Ltd. Ed. No. 18/200 and signature to base. Height 14 cm
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A Hereford Fine China model of a Kingfisher, naturalistically modelled and painted perched on a branch above a rock pool, printed, incised and painted marks to base. Height 11.5 cm
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Two Victorian Wedgwood majolica dishes; one oval serving dish with grape and strawberry decoration, restoration to one handle, green, blue and red colouring, the other a plate with similar decoration in red, tan and brown tones, minor damage. Length 33.3 cm diameter 22.3 cm
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A 19th century 'Etruscan majolica' leaf form serving dish, relief decoration with loop branch form handle, green, deep turquoise and red toning, impressed mark. Length 31 cm
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Two 19th century majolica plates, both with similar sponged tones of green, dark brown and yellow/tan, raised decoration to the borders, holly to one, flower and leaf to the other. Diameters 27.5 cm and 25.5 cm
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Two 19th century majolica jugs; one a 'gurgling' fish jug, raised open mouth, the other a sunflower decorated syrup picture with pewter hinged lid, embossed 'Etruscan Majolica' to the base. Heights 22.5 cm and 21 cm
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A Georgian period Spode Italian blue and white earthenware crescent shaped dish. Impressed mark c.1801-04. Length 32 cm
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A Georgian period blue and white earthenware two-handled lidded sauce tureen on matching stand, decorated with the 'girl musician' pattern, printed marks c.1810-28
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