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The Spring Art & Antique Auction, including the Estate of Madame Verna Greene — E. J. Ainger Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:E. J. Ainger Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:488
Sale Title:The Spring Art & Antique Auction, including the Estate of Madame Verna GreeneLots with images:476
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:384
Date:13-Oct-2013
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An impressive pair plate candelabra 19th century, each modelled of a standing female figure holding aloft a cornucopia emanating three leaf capped branches terminating in sconces, a further sconce to the centre, raised on a naturalistic base with a richly moulded and pierced foliate apron and scroll feet. 58 cm high.
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Royal Worcester tea service. Hyde pattern comprising six dinner plates six entree plates, six side plates six teacups and saucers six pudding bowls, teapot, sugar bowl and helmet shapes jug, vegetable tureen and meat dish.
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A late 19th century walnut banquet table, maker W Walker & Sons 119 Bunhill Row London. Rectangular form with canted corners, four leaves on bulbous legs terminating in terracotta castors. Together with a matching set of set dining chairs. 360 cm long, 135 cm wide.
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A Victorian flame mahogany inverted breakfront sideboard, the arched back with applied carving, above a moulded edge, below the frieze with shaped drawers, above four arched panel doors flanked by carved corbels. 160 cm high, 240 cm wide, 65 cm deep.
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A late 19th century walnut gentlemans chair with padded arms, maker W Walker Sons Bunill Row London .E .C.
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A pair of framed painted French fans. 19th century, painted with figures. 26 cm high, 49 cm wide deep.
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Louis XV style gilt mirror, the oval bevelled plate surmounted by carved ribbon decoration within a gadrooned border, with carved decoration below. Provenance: Giltwood Antiques, purchased 1980. 119 cm high.
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A framed painted Japanese fan. Meiji period (1868-1911). Painted with foliate. 26 cm high, 49 cm wide.
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Khorasan carpet. South Persia. Late 20th century. Centre blue medallion within a red with palmette decoration with a deep blue border with conforming decoration. 400 x 300 cm.
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A pair of Adams style William IV Sheffield plate candelabra, each candlestick on three fluted legs terminating in paw feet stem with a stepped base, the three light candelabra with scrolling fluted branches, the nozzles and drip pans with gadroon rims. 53 cm high.
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Kashmar carpet. South East Persia. Late 20th century. A deep blue centre medallion within deep red decorated with spandrels and palmettes with a deep blue border. 383 x 295 cm.
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A pair of Victorian crystal decanters, each of globular form with flared neck and bulbous stoppers. 33 cm high.
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A Reed & Barton plated tray together with Reed and Barton plated tea service the plated tray of rectangular form with chased decoration within a grape and vine border, the four piece tea service of bulbous form, on scrolled feet with chased decoration. Tray 64 cm wide.
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A Victorian work table. Rectangular form with satin wood banding, the hinged top enclosing compartments with fret covers, below a wool drawer on carved bulbous end supports. 73 cm high, 55 cm wide, 40 cm deep.
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A superb Gothic 19th century oak longcase clock, the arched pediment over an arched door, below a square panelled base, with a silvered dial, eight day anchor escapement, and striking on a bell.
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A Louis XV style French kingwood armoire, the lobed stepped rectangular cornice surmounted by an ormolu ribbon decoration, above a pair of mirrored doors enclosing three shelves with a pair of drawers below, and flanked by gilt pilasters on tapering short legs. 246 cm high, 130 cm wide, 47 cm deep.
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A Shelley Georgian pattern dinner service, comprising, six dinner plates, six soup tureens and stands and six teacups and saucers.
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A pair of French vases and covers, each of inverted baluster form, polychrome painted stylised flower with centre armorial. 41 cm high.
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A late Victorian walnut sideboard, circa 1880, maker W Walker Sons Bunill row London .E .C the moulded cornice above mirrors and shelves the lower section with a pair of drawers flanked by small drawers and carved panel doors. 220 cm high, 213 cm wide, 63 cm deep.
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A 19th century French etagere, of circular form on three carved caryatid supports. 90 cm high.
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A late 19th century French painted hallstand, with an arched moulded cornice above an arched mirror, below umbrella stands. 240 cm high, 116 cm wide, 22 cm deep.
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Tabriz carpet. Silk overlay and wool. Pazyryk design. 100 x 150 cm.
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A late 19th century plated tantalus set, maker James Dixon & Sons Sheffield, the stand with centre handle, pierced decanter holders on three scrolled feet, each decanter with lozenge decoration. 44 cm high.
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A Royal Worcester buff ivory potpourri and cover. Painted with flowers within a gilt border. Green factory mark, shape 2048. 46 cm high.
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A late plated tantalus set, with three facetted glass spirit decanters and stoppers, hinged top with locking mechanism on bun feet. 34 cm high.
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A Lladro group, modelled of two ladies in period costume, each wearing bonnets. 52 cm high.
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A Victorian mahogany inverted breakfront sideboard, the raised back with carved C scroll and fruit, above a central drawer, with a pair of panelled doors below flanked by large panel doors. 178 cm high, 205 cm wide, 70 cm deep.
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A George IV mahogany secretaire bookcase, the swan neck pediment above a pair two astrical glazed doors, the lower section with fall enclosing small drawers and pigeon holes, above three graduated drawers on bracket feet. 250 cm high, 105 wide, 60 cm deep.
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A Chinese blue and white baluster vase. Guangxu (1875-1908). Decorated with dragons and lotus. 59 cm high.
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A late Victorian mahogany and satinwood standing corner cabinet, the swan neck cornice above a single astragal glazed door enclosing three shelves, flanked by canted corners with satin wood banding, the lower section with a drawer and an astragal glazed door, each with satinwood banding, raised on bracket feet 206 cm high,72 cm wide, 56 cm deep.
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A Royal Doulton salt glaze stoneware vase, of slender baluster form, applied with stylized foliate on a blue mottled ground. 47 cm high.
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A pair of Victorian crystal decanters, each of globular form with hobnail cut neck and bulbous stoppers. 60 cm high.
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Modernist bronze nude torso of a woman. 46 cm high.
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A Regency mahogany satinwood banded sofa table, the rectangular drop end top above a pair of frieze drawers on flared rectangular end supports with down swept legs terminating in brass caps and castors. 75 cm high, 154 cm wide (open), 63 cm deep.
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A fine hand knotted Iranian floor rug. Cream and red ground and of floral design. 320 x 200 cm.
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A French mahogany corner whatnot. Three step tiers with applied ormolu decoration. 110 cm high.
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Pair of French pate-sur-pate vases, of globular form each with pate-sur-pate panels of birds in foliage. 36 cm high.
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A terrestrial globe with Bakelite base, circa 1930. 42 cm high.
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A William & Mary chest-on-stand, circa 1730, the cavetto moulding cornice above two short drawers and three long drawers with brass escutcheons, small swan-neck handles on a stand with central drawer flanked by two small drawers with a shaped skirt, on spiral turned legs with stretchers. 160 cm high, 112 cm wide, 60 cm deep.
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A French Louis XVI black marble and eagle gilt metal inkstand. 29 cm high, 40 cm wide.
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A French Henri II oak twin pedestal writing desk, the top with inset leather and moulded edge above a front well carved with three nude woman in the midst of snakes, flanked by Corinthian pilasters, the reverse with knee hole flanked by drawers and panel doors. 75 cm high, 155 cm wide, 79 cm deep.
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A pair French walnut single bedsteads, each with ornately carved panels flanked by upholstered panels with shaped side rails. 83 cm high, 101 cm wide, 191 cm long.
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An Austrian amphora bisque figure, modelled of a huntsman with arrows on a circular naturalistic base with amphora mark. 70 cm high.
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A French 19th century terracotta vase and cover on stand, the vase with moulded foliate decoration on a fluted column with a lotus decorated stand. 60 cm high.
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A French Empire style mahogany and marble top buffet. Green marble top above two frieze drawers flanked by pilasters. 90 cm high, 127 cmwide, 58 cm deep.
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French 19th century Louis XVI style marble portico clock garniture, the clock with enamelled dial and Arabic numerals surmounted with gilt bronze decoration with eight day movement on four columns with conforming cherub side pieces. 44.5 cm high.
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A French early 20th century desk lamp. Circular base with foliated column and adjustable arm. 26 cm high.
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A George III mahogany fall front bureau, the hinged rectangular fall front opening to an interior fitted with drawers, pigeon holes and a writing surface above four graduated long drawers with brass drop handles raised on bracket feet. 110 cm high, 100 cm wide, 58 cm deep. Provenance: A bequest from Sir Arthur Gordon Rylah (1909-1974), to his daughter and sold by her executors.
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A Victorian walnut three tier whatnot, the stepped tiers surmounted by fret, each with marquetry decoration on ring turned supports. 138 cm high, 36 cm wide, 39 cm deep.
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A Victorian burr walnut dressing table, the arched swing cheval mirror, supported in end pedestals of serpentine outline with five graduated drawers. 184 cm high, 153 cm wide, 58 cm deep.
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A French Louis XV style walnut poudruese, the hinge top enclosing compartments on turned end supports. 80 cm high, 60 cm wide, 45 cm deep.
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A good George I walnut stool. Rectangular form with tapestry upholstery on cabriole legs with carved shell terminating pad feet 43 cm high, 56 cm wide, 44 cm deep.
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A French late 19th century gilt metal mantle clock. Mounted with Sevres style porcelain plaques in celeste bleu, having a two train chiming movement and steel suspension. 32 cm high.
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A French walnut kidney shaped side table, the marble top with brass gallery on shaped end supports with under shelf. 76 cm high, 101 cm wide, 47 cm deep.
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A Sheraton Revival mahogany bureau bookcase, the moulded cornice above an astragal glazed door, the lower bureau section with fitted interior, above three drawers on bracket feet. 198 cm high, 61 cm wide, 44 cm deep.
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A French walnut rectangular writing table. Rectangular form with frieze drawer on twin column end supports. 70 cm high, 90 cm wide, 59 cm deep.
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A pair of French yellow lacquered and floral tapestry upholstered fauteuil.
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A French 19th century marble and gilt metal mantle clock, the enamelled dial with eight day movement with an artesian figure beside a stepped marble base. 39.5 cm high, 50 cm wide.
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A French 19th century circular mahogany and marble top side table. Central hexagonal column with three carved splayed legs. 72 cm high, 80 cm wide.
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A Bijar carpet, the centre medallion within a deep red field with palmette decoration within a deep blue and green border with palmettes. 390 x 302 cm.
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A 19th century Continental burr walnut work table. Rectangular form on turned end supports with flared feet and stretcher. 80 cm high, 60 cm wide, 45 cm deep.
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Chinese famille rose bowl on a Harwood stand. Late 19th century, painted with alternating panels of figures and floral bouquets on a delicate brocade ground 13 cm high, 34 cm wide. Stand 20 cm high.
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A Sevres porcelain bust of the Queen Marie-Antoinette, after the 18th century model, with curled hair and low cut dress. 42 cm high.
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A French Louis XV style kingwood and parquetry bureau plat. 82 cm high, 110 cm wide, 70 cm deep.
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A French kingwood serpentine fronted fall front marble top secretaire a abattant. 126 cm high, 60 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A French 19th century Sevres style celeste bleu vase. Ormolu mounts, having central reserve of a harlequin and maiden, the reverse painted with flowers. 4 cm high.
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A Christofle Malmaison cutlery setting for eight, comprising dessert spoons, entree forks, dinner forks, entree knives, tea spoons, and serving ladles.
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A French walnut Empire revival bureau plat, the top with inset leather, above a pair of frieze drawers flanked by gilt masks on square tapering legs with brass caps. 77 cm high, 120 cm wide, 65 cm deep.
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A French Louis XV style walnut dressing chest, the hinged top enclosing a mirror, below four drawers on high cabriole legs. 98 cm high, 39 cm wide, 38 cm deep.
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A French walnut modernist tea trolley. Two tiers with arched end supports terminating in castors. 72 cm high, 68 cm wide, 54 cm deep.
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A French 19th century bronze figure, after Louis Riche (1877 - 1949). Cast of German shepherd on naturalistic rock base. 42 cm high.
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A French Louis XV style kingwood commode, the rouge marble top of serpentine form above three drawers with gilt bronze handles, the sides of bombe outline, with a shaped apron on cabriole legs with ormolu sabots. 92 cm high, 113 cm wide, 51 cm deep.
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A late 19th century French gilt clock garniture, with a two train movement and outside count wheel striking on a bell, with a painted Arabic dial within a neo-classical case decorated with Sevres style panels, together with a pair of urn shaped conforming side pieces. 40 cm high.
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A French 19th century walnut mirror, the rectangular bevelled plate within a carved frame with twin pilasters on each side. 193 cm high, 129 cm wide.
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A French Louis XV style walnut tall chest, with a shaped marble top of bombe outline above seven drawers, on tapering legs with ormolu sabots. 110 cm high, 56 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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Rosenthal porcelain nude figure. Designed by Fritz Klimsch, modelled of a nude woman knelling on a circular base, signed E. Klimsch. 42 cm high.
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A French Louis XVI style kingwood bonheur du jour. On square tapering legs having three doors and three drawers with raised marble top. 122 cm high, 94 cm wide, 58 cm deep
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A pair of French Louis XV style bedside chests, each with a top inset with marble and a gallery edge, above three drawers on cabriole with ormolu sabots. 74 cm high, 38 cm wide, 31 cm deep.
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A French Louis Philippe palisander ladies work table, the hinged top enclosing compartments, above a wool drawer on bulbous end supports with stretcher. 75 cm high, 56 cm wide, 37 cm deep
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A plated Art Nouveau centre bowl, of rectangular form, the front cast with two woman harpists, flanked by shaped handles with a cut glass insert on scrolled feet. 21 cm high, 62 cm wide.
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A 18th century mahogany stool. Chippendale style, with acanthus leaf carved supports terminating ball and claw feet.
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An English Regency style mahogany and inset leather top three drawer writing table. 73 cm high, 140 cm wide, 70 cm deep.
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A French Art Deco wrought hallstand, the central mirror flanked by upright splats, surmounted by scrolled foliate. Below mirrored shelves flanked by upright splats. 193 cm high, 80 cm wide, 16 cm deep.
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A pair of 19th century Louis XV style gilt fauteuils, with carved cresting rail above a cartouche shaped padded back and serpentine seat, floral carving and rail raised on cabriole legs.
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A 19th century Chippendale style mahogany card table. Rectangular form with serpentine outline, the hinged top enclosing a baize interior with square chamfered legs. Provenance: Connoisseur Store, purchased circa 1960. 73 cm high, 94 cm wide, 47 cm deep.
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An Isfahan Persian carpet, the ivory field with palmettes and flowering vines within a rose pink border decorated with palmettes.
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A French walnut Empire revival bureau plat, the top with inset leather, above a pair of frieze drawers flank by gilt masks on square tapering legs with brass caps. 77 cm high, 120 cm wide, 65 cm deep.
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A Chinese stained elm cabinet, the rectangular top above an arrangement of drawers above doors with brass mounts. 60 cm high, 67 cm wide, 24 cm deep.
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A Victorian mahogany hall stand, the centre stem with scrolled arms with turned hooks, above a two curved umbrella holder with drip trays below.
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A French Louis XV style 19th century extending fire fender. Rococo design. Sculptured brass with centre cabochon. 46 cm high, 154 cm wide.
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Red pottery equestrian figure on horse. Tang Dynasty. Naturalistically modelled on a rectangular base, the rider with a peaked hat and long trousers. 33 cm high. Provenance: This lot includes a certificate of identity from Art ancient Ltd Huntington Cambridgeshire United Kingdom.
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The Bradman albums. Volume 1 (1925-1934) and volume 2 (1935-1940), signed Donald Bradman.
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Large vintage wall ceramic plaque. Peacock Arabia Finland Hovisaari. 49 cm high.
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A pottery figure Tang dynasty. A warrior wearing tunic. Provenance: This lot includes a certificate of identity from Art ancient Ltd Huntington Cambridgeshire United Kingdom. 46 cm high.
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800 silver napkin rings. Set of twelve of octagonal form with banded decoration. 439gm.
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Edward VII silver condiments set, maker Jones & Crompton -Edward Samuel Jones & Hubert Crompton. Chester 1908. Hallmark Chester 1912. Mustards, salts and pepperettes. 305gm.
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Edward VII silver teapot and sugar bowl. Birmingham 1909. 94gm.
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A Wirths cutlery set. Gold handles, circa 1970. Eight place setting.
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Silver teapot. London. 520gm.
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A Elizabeth II silver and gilt candlesticks and goblets, maker Stuart Devlin, the two silver goblets dated 1973, each tapering with a brushed and irregular wire silver gilt band, with gilt interior, and the pair of candlesticks dated 1972 and snuffer with tapering and an irregular wire silver gilt band together with a Stuart Devlin salt and pepperette. 974gm.
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