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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 old hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug, the field decorated with geometric floral motifs and four corner designs, three border guards, the central wide guard with flower and serrated leaf motifs, in colours of red, brown, light and dark blue, black and ivory. Some wear. 184 cm x 102 cm
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A large hand knotted tribal Baluchi rug, the field decorated with rows of geometric diamond medallions, four narrow border guards, each the same size, unusual colours of brown and ivory. Some variation in colour. 253 cm x 140 cm
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An old highly decorative hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug, the field decorated with one large medallion, four corner designs, flowers and branches, three border guards with central wide herati border, in colours of rich red, dark and light blue, brown, rose pink, ochre and ivory. Some wear. 205 cm x 140 cm
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An old flat weave Fars area Persian kelim runner, the long centre panel in shades of light brown with a black pointed border, each end decorated with bands of intricate geometric designs in colours of red, blue, yellow, green and ivory. 290 cm x 73 cm
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An antique hand knotted Persian Kashan rug, the field decorated with a central medallion which terminates at the upper and lower ends in flowering coronets decorated with flowers and vine tendrils. The four quarter designs reflect the decoration of the central medallion. There are five border guards, the central guard with a herati motif. Colours of light and dark blue, green, rose pink, brown and ivory on a red ground. Worn. 190 cm x 128 cm
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A small old hand knotted Persian Hamadan mat, with typical floral designs in colours of red, blue, green, orange, brown and ivory. Width 58 cm length 90 cm
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A small old hand knotted Persian Hamadan mat, the central diamond medallion in typical floral designs in colours of red, blue, green, rose pink, brown and ivory. 52 cm x 80 cm
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An old flat weave Kurdish kelim single saddlebag decorated with two diamond medallions in colours of red, blue, green, orange, rose pink, brown and ivory, the reverse in shades of brown and terracotta. 100 cm x 60 cm
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A small antique hand knotted Persian Hamadan runner, the field decorated with four large diamond medallions, multiple border guards, stylised floral motifs in colours of red, blue, green, brown and old ivory. Worn. 210 cm x 70 cm
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A Persian all wool entranceway tent band, four repeating floral panels to the top, a pendant drop at each end, long tasselled fringes along the full length, in tones of indigo, red, green, soft blue and ivory. 140 cm x 60 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 cm x 250 cm
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A large hand knotted Persian Saruq carpet, the traditional decoration consists of a large central medallion and a 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. Signed. 330 cm x 300 cm
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A Victorian revolving piano stool, the triform decoratively carved base with conforming column, the upholstered top in light olive green
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A contemporary four-fold screen, painted in the 'Old Master' style with still life of fruit, each panel 183 cm x 40 cm
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A 19th century European pine hinged lidded travel trunk, remains of original grey paint, black painted metal strapping, side handles and front locks, the flat top with canted edges, front and back. 75 cm x 44.5 cm x 51.5 cm
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A vintage dolphin and scalloped shell concrete bird bath, the large shell top supported on a stylised dolphin fish support with octagonal flared base. Diameter 75 cm. Height 87 cm
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A late 19th century walnut 'Cellar' door, four coloured leadlight panels including two named 'Cellar' panels above two rectangular walnut panels, moulded detail, large brass hinges and singular 'Pull' handle. 204 cm x 72 cm
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A good 19th century teak storage box of plain oblong shape with recessed brass front ring handles and two black iron side handles, dovetail constructed sides, fitted interior with candle tray and secret compartment, the front with double locking mechanism. 87.5 cm x 51 cm x 48.5 cm
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A c.1885 German hand painted large pine trunk, the front with a painted shield panel, named and dated 1885 flanked by two arch topped painted panels including flowering plants, further painted detail, hinged lid and bracket feet. 132 cm x 59 cm x 57.5 cm
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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 old boards with cloth backing, turned finials to tops. 52 cm x 151 cm
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A decorative 19th century gilt gesso pole screen of French style, the needlework tapestry panel of two children fishing supported on an ornate tripod base. Panel 61 cm x 53 cm height adjustable
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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 cm x 45 cm x 76 cm
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A vintage concrete bird bath, the dish form bowl top with internal mosaic of coloured Vitrolite panels, yellow, black, white and beige, raised on a baluster column with stepped flaring circular base to the square foot. Diameter 61 cm height 75.5 cm
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A vintage concrete bird bath/fountain, the shallow circular bowl with blue small square tiles, central raised cherubs supporting a bowl from which the water flows, all supported on a column of three cherubs, flaring circular base. Diameter 51 cm height 84.5 cm
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An old beech towel rail of simple arched design, with spindle supports and five rails. 90 cm x 69 cm
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An Edwardian period beech and mahogany Sheraton Revival towel rail of simple arched design, restrained inlaid banding, five rails. 95 cm x 65 cm
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A pair of Victorian period walnut bun foot stools decorated with Berlin bead work tapestries of dog's head and swallow, each on original white china feet. Diameter 27.5 cm
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A 19th century Scandinavian painted marriage chest, the distressed green painted ground highlighted with an ochre frame, two floral painted panels decorate the front and sides, large iron swing handles, raised on compressed bun feet. 114 cm x 63 cm x 74.5 cm
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A Victorian walnut Canterbury of oval shape with three divisions, carved and turned spindles, single drawer and short turned feet. Some veneers lifting. Length 60 cm height 48 cm
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An old unusual Egyptian silver plate on copper circular tray table, ornately decorated with Babylonian figures and motifs, on a typical folding base. Diameter 48 cm height 48 cm
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An Edwardian period ebonised table vitrine, of French style with serpentine top, four elegant cabriole legs and platform base, with gilt metal embellishments and beading. 63 cm x 49 cm x 76 cm
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A mahogany table vitrine of French style with two small drawers, turned and fluted column supports and platform base, the shaped top with bevelled glass and thumbnail moulded edge, the interior lined with deep buttoned red brocade. 60 cm x 40 cm x 80 cm
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A Georgian period mahogany tray top bedside cabinet with a single cupboard door and four square section legs, chamfered on the inside, the shaped top with 'handle' on either side. 39 cm x 31 cm x 79 cm
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A good Regency flame mahogany sofa table, the rectangular top with oval radiating flame mahogany panelled inlay, cross banded detail to the top and drop sides, two frieze drawers, raised on octagonal columns with tapered lobed mount with spreading octagonal lower mount to the concave four way platform base with restrained scrolling legs. 165 cm x 68 cm x 74.5 cm
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A Regency elm sofa table, the rectangular top with pronounced grain, the drop flaps with curved corners, single frieze drawer with fine beaded lower rim, raised on a cylindrical quatrefoil section column to the parcel gilt mount, four-way concave platform base with moulded raised detail, all on four restrained scroll legs with short brass casters. Later glass top. 128 cm x 59.5 cm x 75.5 cm
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An early 19th century mahogany Dutch marquetry card table, the rectangular top with floral and scroll inlays in exotic pale timbers, double satinwood strung framing, opening to reveal the remains of the recessed flock lining, further marquetry inlays with coloured highlights, raised on four square section tapered legs. 105.5 cm x 52.5 cm x 74 cm, minor attention required
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A late Victorian small walnut gate leg table, the rectangular top with cantered corners, the gate legs, twin supports and stretcher with turned detail, short flared legs. 66.5 cm x 59.5 cm x 61.5 cm
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A good Victorian walnut Sutherland table, the scrolling oval top supported on turned gate legs and stretchers with further carved and turned supports, scroll carved legs, finials to the base, brass and white porcelain casters. 100.5 cm x 95 cm x 69 cm
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A good modern French country refectory style oak dining table, the plank top with pegged and clenched ends, the pegged legs of square section with internal taper, showing good grain and with good polish and patina. 226 cm x 93.5 cm x 76 cm
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A Victorian walnut sewing table, the plain top with a herringbone Tunbridge ware border, the fitted interior with original sewing well, restrained inlay decoration and an ornately carved quadrupod base. 48 cm x 36.5 cm x 75 cm
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A Victorian period walnut demi-lune flap top card table, the Cathedral base with four carved legs and original white china casters, the top with restrained inlaid decoration and boxwood stringing, the interior lined with green baize. Restoration required. 89 cm x 45 cm x 71 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 cm x 52 cm x 77 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 cm x 133 cm 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 cm x 90 cm
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A Victorian mahogany writing table, plain oblong shape with tooled green leather top, two small drawers and turned legs, 124 cm x 83 cm x 77 cm
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A 19th century French walnut X-frame chair, in Renaissance style, the leather back embossed with a coat-of-arms, the seat fixed with large copper headed upholstery nails, the arms carved with acanthus leaves, the stretcher base with claw feet carved to the front. Width 69 cm
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An early 20th century upholstered wing back armchair, the pale green silk self-patterned brocade type covers with gimp type fringing, loose cushion, cabriole front legs
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An early 20th century French wing back bergere chair, the parcel gilt carved frame with scrolling ribbon detail, floral highlight to the top, reeded arms and legs, salmon pink upholstery, loose cushion to seat
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An early/mid-20th century French fauteuil armchair, the reeded and restrained scroll, tapestry upholstered back panel, arms and shaped seat with floral and insect highlights, scroll front legs
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A modern dark brown leather button backed wing chair, the back, wings and arms with deep and shallow buttoning, brass studded detail, single loose cushion, raised on cabriole front legs, complete with matching ottoman
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A matching dark brown leather wingback chair and ottoman to above
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A good quality Victorian period mahogany library chair with well turned and lobed spindle arms, the front legs of conforming design with large original brass casters, striped fawn coloured velvet covers
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A Victorian period walnut armchair supported on four cabriole legs with original brass casters, the two front legs with carved decoration, the piped cotton covers decorated with a Persian floral design in shades of red on an ivory ground. One leg with old repair
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A pair of early 20th century French wingback armchairs of good small proportions, flared tapered rolled arm supports, carved oak legs and serpentine cross stretchers, black leatherette upholstery, loose cushions, copper studded detail. Small repair required to one leg
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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 pair of vintage French Louis style highly decorative open armchairs, the frames entirely carved and gilded in scrolls, leaves and florals, upholstered with calico ticking to back, arms and feet ready for upholstery
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A pair of 19th century French 'Restauration' period armchairs, with plain restrained scrolling frame, upholstered in chocolate, caramel and cream contemporary fabric. 5 cm x 60 cm x 4 cm
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A vintage oak Monk's bench carved with lions, crown, pineapple motifs, leaves and scrolls, seat hinged, the top folding up and over to form the back. 95 cm x 42 cm x 93 cm
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A Victorian pair of carved walnut grandfather and grandmother chairs, the buttoned backs with leaf scroll framed detail conforming to the open arms, scroll legs, the cream covers with repeating leaf and floral sprays, raised on brass and porcelain casters
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A Victorian carved walnut framed chaise longue matching above, the buttoned back with scroll form, carved and pierced detail to the lower end. Note: it is unusual today to find matching parlour furniture such as this suite
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A set of five Victorian carved walnut balloon back dining chairs matching above, the upholstered seats also matching the above two lots
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A pair of stylish teak retro open elbow chairs, the flat wide arms tapering to the front and back, oblong section legs, sprung backs and each with two fitted loose cushions. Recently upholstered in a plain apple green fabric
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A small light oak 1950s English G-Plan demilune dressing table, with tri-fold mirror and two lamp stands with shades, single drawer and two cupboard doors, the exterior with metal rail for curtain, maker's mark to drawer interior, 74 cm x 50 cm x 123 cm. Together with unupholstered matching stool and bedside cabinet. Surface marks
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A good New Zealand colonial solid and veneered mottled kauri bookcase secretaire, the tall cabinet back of two glazed doors, each with two long Gothic arch topped detail, original glass, enclosing four original adjustable shelves, flared stepped pediment, the base with a forefront secretaire drawer enclosing fitted interior and blue velvet writing surface, above two carved and moulded framed panelled doors, plinth base. 122.5 cm x 53.5 cm x 243 cm
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A N.Z. colonial mottled and plain kauri bow front washstand, the original white marble top with deep thumbnail moulded edge, single small drawer with diamond inlay, twin turned and fluted column supports and platform base. 126 cm x 54 cm x 76 cm
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A colonial kauri scrub top dining table, seating six, the scrub top of three planks on turned legs. 182.9 cm x 102 cm x 76 cm
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A Chapman Taylor rimu dresser of traditional adzed design, the base with two drawers and two panelled cupboard doors, the top section with panelled back, two open shelves and 12 original wrought iron cup hooks. Some surface marks. With incised Sagittarius mark. 108 cm x 44 cm x 74 cm
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A rare N.Z. Northern Steamship Co. Ltd ship's tall cedar washstand cabinet, the top section with a mirrored door and fitted interior, the central fold-down compartment with original porcelain basin, soap dish and tap, the base with two hinged cupboard doors. 54 cm x 25 cm x 182 cm
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A Victorian mahogany chiffonier, the arched back with raised frame with scroll and leaf carved detail, two ogee frieze drawers above two arched panelled doors, the platform base raised on compressed circular feet. 107.5 cm x 46.5 cm x 154 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 cm x 41 cm x 184 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 cm x 46 cm x 214 cm
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A contemporary French Louis style serpentine chest of four full width drawers, each carved with a leaf scroll panel to the centre, other panelled detail, the scrolling legs with further conforming carving, white painted finish. 99 cm x 52 cm x 98 cm
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A Georgian period mahogany flap-top card table on four tapering square section legs with spade feet, the crossbanded oblong top with rounded front corners, the interior lined with green baize. 90 cm x 43 cm x 74 cm
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A George I walnut fall front bureau, the interior fitted with small drawers and pigeon holes, the base with three small drawers across the top and three graduated full width drawers below, herringbone banding, brass handles, keyhole escutcheons and bracket feet, 91 cm x 51 cm x 107 cm
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A mahogany bowfront sideboard of Georgian Sheraton style with two drawers in the centre and cupboard either side (one with sliding drawers) standing on six tapering square section legs with spade feet, oval metal handles and restrained boxwood stringing. 183 cm x 60 cm x 98 cm
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A 19th century Scandinavian faux wood grain painted bookcase sideboard, the flared pediment above two panelled doors enclosing two fitted shelves, the base with two ogee drawers with iron ring handles above two panelled doors enclosing one fitted shelf, the platform base raised on bracket feet. 138.5 cm x 48 cm x 234 cm
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A good late 19th century mahogany framed two seater parlour settee, the restrained scroll back with button detail, scroll carved arms with acanthus leaf detail, short conforming legs, pale gold/green silk self-patterned brocade type upholstery with rope braid and gimp detail
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A good 19th century Biedermeier settee, restrained scroll back, flared scrolling arms, plain frieze, raised on splayed scrolling legs, upholstered in a striped watered silk with fine diamond detail and red banded on a tan ground, fine brass studded edging. 223 cm x 66 cm x 93 cm with two bolster cushions
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A good contemporary dark brown leather buttoned roll arm couch, the three seater with same height rolled arm and back deeply buttoned, brass studded detail to the arms, shallow buttoning to the front. Three loose cushions to the seat. 215 cm x 86 cm x 71 cm
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A good set of six late Victorian mahogany framed dining chairs, the square upholstered panelled backs and seats in red, blue and grey stripe on ivory ground, the mahogany frames with dark buttoned detail, turned and lobed front legs terminating in brass capped and porcelain casters
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A set of four early 20th century 'Chippendale' influenced dining chairs of substantial proportions, the curved back rails carved with acanthus leaves and shell motifs, the backs with pierced splats, drop-in seats (requiring upholstery), the cabriole legs with acanthus carved capitals and ball and claw feet
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Five antique English beech and elm country spindle back single chairs, of typical 18th century style with turned front stretchers and pad feet, three with rush seats, two with seagrass. Some distress
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A set of eight contemporary country style ladder back dining chairs, the plain cylindrical supports with five graduated shaped rails, rush seats, restrained turned front legs and matching stretcher
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A good set of four late Victorian mahogany dining chairs, the red self-patterned velvet upholstered backs and seats with studded detail, chamfered edges, turned, carved and fluted front legs terminating in brown porcelain casters. Impressed marks Lamb, Manchester
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Two Georgian period mahogany Sheraton style bar back single chairs with reeded decoration, turned front legs and green velvet upholstered seats. Some restoration required
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A set of six vintage oak barley twist dining chairs of English Tudor style with stretcher bases and studded red leatherette seats and backs. Honourable wear
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A rare Regency period solid ebony single chair with reeded sabre front legs and front rail, the bar back beautifully carved with a shell motif, the central back rail with carved and pierced decoration, the base with unusual bowed stretcher. Minor faults and original cane seat replaced with upholstered tan velvet
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A 19th century Scottish oak country chair, of sturdy construction, the restrained curved back with two rows of square spindles, the solid two plank top with notched edge decoration, stretcher base and square form legs. 42 cm x 45 cm x 116 cm
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An Edwardian oak library chair with sloping back and broad arms, the base with arched stretchers and a turned front rail - deep buttoned green leatherette covers
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A modern hand crafted Victorian style rocking horse, the carved mahogany body with veins evident, brown leather stitched saddle, bridle and fittings, horse hair tail and mane, various brass fittings and stirrups. Length 150 cm height 125 cm
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A quantity of small Hokkaido glass fishing floats, hand blown with fine netting
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An old Fijian dark wood kava bowl, circular with small everted rim, raised on four tapering conical legs and with beak lug carved under the rim. Diameter 39 cm
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A Victorian walnut console mirror and bracket, the long tall rectangular mirror with carved and scroll pediment, moulded detail to the frame, the wall mounted bracket of rectangular form with thumb moulded edge and a narrow frieze drawer on two scroll brackets with acorn finial detail. The mirror height 164 cm width 71.5 cm. Minor attention required
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A mid-20th century French style giltwood carved freestanding three section mirror, the tapered top with scroll carved detail, conforming panelling and supports. Height 168 cm width 125 cm
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A gilt gesso overmantel mirror of classical style, the two reeded column mouldings on either side with shell terminals, the stepped pediment with ornate leaf, shell and scroll decoration, the oblong glass with side bevelled edge. 169 cm x 90 cm
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A rare fine quality Georgian period mahogany pier glass, with beautifully detailed decoration, tubular half column mouldings on either side, basketweave detail across the top and acorn mouldings beneath the flat breakfront pediment. Maker's label on reverse, William Saltmarsh (1798-1830, 79 Coleman St., Lothbury, London). 115 cm x 68 cm
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A Georgian period mahogany cheval bowfront toilet mirror, the plain square glass on turned column supports, the base with three drawers and bracket feet. Handles missing. Width 50 cm height 60 cm
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A rare 19th century gesso on wood standing blackamoor female figure, her arms outstretched with flat palms, her exotic costume with original painted and gilded decoration, wearing a turban and Turkish slippers. The figure is supported on the original octagonal column stand with matching painted decoration. In original condition with some honourable wear. Height overall 170 cm
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