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Quarterly Collectors Auction — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:574
Sale Title:Quarterly Collectors AuctionLots with images:566
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:386
Date:4-Dec-2013
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Books: 'Voyage Autour Du Monde - Australie' by Ludovic de Beauvoir [Paris, 1879], new end papers and other repairs; 'Australian Pictures Drawn From Pen and Pencil' by Howard Willoughby [London, 1886]; and three others. Fair/good condition.
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Police Archive: rare and important early archive of police related material from the District of port Phillip Colony of New South Wales. a fascinating collection dating back to 1842 (Melbourne was founded in 1835). The collection comprises of many Warrants and Writs, Bonds and drafts. Note; some documents refer to Redmond Barry (Ned Kelly's hanging Judge); Maritime Warrant for the arrest of a ship 'Little Angelina' in the Vice Admiralty court of Victoria (no.38) 1893; Admiralty Injunction with 'Crown'…
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C1925, 'Mr.Melbourne Day By Day' oblong comic book by Norm Mitchell for the Sun News-pictorial. Fair and VG condition (2 items)
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Antique paper tea packets by 'Christie's & Co' (4); 'Robur Tea' catalogue 4th edition; menus (26) many for 'Huddart Parker Lines'; c1890 'Telegraph' Christmas card, ephemera etc. G/VG condition (41 items)
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Queensland: 1931 album with pictures (45) of Eidsvold cattle station in Queensland; and photographs (11) of Howard and Queensland Collieries Company Ltd.
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'An Alphabet - Being a Book of Designs and Rhymes, By Students of the Applied Art School Working Men's College' [Melbourne, 1932]. Containing linocuts printed in black and white in high Art Deco style by 28 different artists including John Barnard Knight, Wendy Outhwaite, Alexander Dargie, Harold Freeman, Cath Ramsay, Noel Miller. (note, some pages signed by the artists). extremely rare with probably only 100 copies printed. Mild foxing, VG condition.
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Shirley temple and 20th century fox promotional movie books and booklets. 'Heidi', 'Dimples', 'Stowaway', 'Now I Am Eight', 'Wee Willie Winkie', 'Poor Little Rich Girl', 'Twinkle Toes', plus rare Hoyts grand Theatre (Coburg) novelty card, and book. G/VG condition (8 items)
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Books: Range of Aboriginal books (24); also 'The Sisters of St.Joseph Swan Hill 1922-72' by George Pell; c1938 parts Catalog model D-15 by international Harvester; 1963 programme for Nelson Eddy show.
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'The Bookplates of Norman Lindsay' by F.C.V.Lane [the Wakefield press, Adelaide, 1944] limited edition 173/375 numbered copies. Contains 18 tipped in plates. Original card wrapper. rare and in VG condition
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Books: collection with many signed and endorsed copies, noted Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Bryce Courtenay, Arthur Koestler (3), Henry Newbolt (2), Mary Gilmore, Bob Ansett, Robert blackwood. (44 items).
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Motoring shop manuals and books: manuals (9) including 'The Imp and Chamois', Citroën AMI8, Renault Dauphine, Peugeot, Ford Anglia; collection of Automotive books; noted; 'Racing Voiturettes', 'Austin 7 Specials', 'Racing and Sports Car Chassis Design', 'Ecurie Ecosse', 'Automobile Quarterley' (34), vintage motoring journals c1950-60s (33). Great motoring collection. Fair to VG condition (75 items)
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Cars: 'Annual Automobile Review' published by Edita Lausanne (3) vols; 1953-54 (1st issue), 1954-55 (rare, only 600 copies released), 1955-56; Automobile year (15) from 1956-57 to 1970-71. a great collection. Good condition. (18 items)
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Matchbox labels: album of Australian labels from the 'Brymay Redheads' Company comprising (39) complete sets of (16) plus one set of (12). C1960s-1980s. G/VG condition (636 items)
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Motoring: noted 'Gmh Holden Shop Manual, Fe and Fc Series'; 'Tune-Up Manual For All Holden Cars' by Winser [Melb., 1961]; 'The Cassell Book of the Holden (1948-1958) Models 48, FJ, Fe and Fc' by page [Melb., 1966]. Fair/good condition.
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Books: remains of a collection; including 'When Eight Bells Toll' by Alistair Maclean (1966 first edition with D/J); 'Youngblood Hawke' by Herman Wouk (first edition); Irwin Shaw, Vance Palmer. Fair to VG condition. (26 items).
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'Australian Dictionary of Biography' volumes 1-13 plus Index [Melbourne, 1967-93]; plus 'A Biographical Register 1788-1939' in 2 volumes by Gibbney and Smith [Canberra, 1987]. Fair/good condition.
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Judaica: nice selection of books including signed copies by Chaim Herzog, Eva Schloss (2), Israel Kipen and Sholem Asch. Good condition. (22 items).
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Satsuma and Oriental porcelain: Satsuma lidded vase, potpourri, bowl, tea pot and cup with saucer; plus Chinese eggshell porcelain bowl. Includes 3 wooden stands. (10 items) (7 items)
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Spode 'Italian' patterned porcelain dinner and tea ware circa 19th and 20th century, including serving dishes and bowls (6), tureens (3), gravy boat, plates, cups, saucers etc. (70 items)
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Chinese Ceramics: group of 12 pieces of blue and white porcelain and earthen ware plates, vases and cups, circa 19th and 20th century (12 items)
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Australiana: rare 'Melbourne Argus' figured tobacco jar. 19th century English Staffordshire pottery. 25 cm
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Imari Japanese porcelain oval serving platter. C1890s export ware displaying a bird amongst flowering wisteria. Beautiful turquoise, underglaze blue and red border. Unusual brown background with overglaze gilded highlights. Superb condition.
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English porcelain: antique Spode sweet set (2 comports and 6 plates); Crown Derby and Spode tea ware; Royal Doulton 'Tulip' patterned tea ware. (46 items)
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French blue porcelain lidded urn stamped 'Chateau De Blois' with crossed arrow mark. impressive hand-painted romantic scenes signed J.Missant. Gilt decorated with brass handles, base and finial. Early 20th century. 41 cm, VG condition
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Japanese Meiji period porcelain floor vase glazed in blue with ornate gilt bird motif decoration. 69.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white urn with lid; plus 2 Chinese porcelain jardinieres. 27 cm, 27 cm, 23 cm. (3 items)
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Pair of Chinese polychrome ducks glazed in yellow, blue and green, each one with two little ducks on its back. Both resting on carved wooden stands. 25 cm x 22 cm each. Excellent condition
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Moorcroft: rare and early Pansy patterned bowl on celadon green ground, early 20th century. Stamped 'Moorcroft Burslem England' with green signature. 21 cm x 13 cm x 4.5 cm.
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Moorcroft: rare and early Pansy patterned ewer on celadon green ground. tall tapering cylindrical form with angular handle. Underglazed signature in green with Burslem stamp. 28 cm. VG condition
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Moorcroft: comport beautifully decorated in Pansy pattern. External design of flowers in bud on soft blue ground with the inside displaying a single flower in bloom on deep blue ground. rare piece, 13 cm x 23 cm. Handle restored.
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Moorcroft: Pansy patterned candle holder on blue ground. 8.5 cm. Rare and VG condition.
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Royal Worcester: porcelain comport (c1926) painted by Harry Davis with iconic sheep in country landscape scene titled 'River Severn Nr Worcester'. Oval form with gilded border. restored and hairline crack. 32 cm x 20 cm x 8 cm.
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Royal Doulton: Flamingo patterned porcelain cabinet plate c1920s. 27 cm
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Boch Freres Belgium Art Deco ceramic black and gilt vase with sqirrel decoration. 26 cm from the William May collection
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Moorcroft: pomegranate patterned spherical vase with incised signature stamped 'Potter to H.M. the Queen'. 11 cm. VG condition
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Moorcroft: pomegranate patterned vase circa late 1920s. 13 cm. VG condition
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Moorcroft: Pansy patterned balluster shaped vase on blue ground. 9.5 cm. VG condition
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Japanese Imari porcelain fruit bowls (2), late 19th to early 20th century. Some wear.
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Satsuma Japanese pottery lidded bowl c1930s; Chinese porcelain elephant with turquoise glaze on carved wooden stand. 9 cm and 12 cm. VG condition (2 items)
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Royal Winton: 'Sweet Pea' patterned 6 piece breakfast set.
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Moorcroft: Pansy patterned pottery vase on blue ground c1930s. Stamped 'Moorcroft Made in England' with underglaze signature in green. 23 cm. VG condition
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Royal Doulton Bulldog (HN1072): porcelain dog statue designed by Frederick Daws, issued from 1932-1960. Length 24 cm, height 13 cm. Excellent condition.
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Clarice Cliff: Bizarre Ware 'Crocus' pattern wash jug and basin. Height 25.5 cm
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Moorcroft: Pansy patterned vase on blue ground c1930. Stamped 'Moorcroft. Made in England' with underglaze signature. 26 cm. VG condition
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Wedgwood and Grafton china gilt rimmed dinner and tea ware. (82 pieces). (69 items)
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Moorcroft: Pansy patterned vase on dark blue groud c1930s. Beautifully executed floral decoration. Underglazed signature in blue. 16 cm. VG condition
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Moorcroft: Pansy patterned squat vase on blue ground c1930s. 8 cm x 10 cm. VG condition
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Moorcroft: Pansy patterned vase on blue ground circa late 1930s. Inverted balluster shape. 16 cm. VG condition
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Moorcroft: pomegranate patterned onion shaped vase with flared rim. Blue glazed ground, 13 cm. VG condition
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Moorcroft: miniature Pansy patterned vase on blue ground circa late 1920s. 6.5 cm. VG condition
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Moorcroft: Orchid patterned balluster shaped vase on green/blue ground c1930s. 8 cm. VG condition
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Royal Doulton: coaching scene porcelain tea ware. 21 pieces
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Moorcroft: Pansy patterned pottery bowl on blue ground. Original paper label 'By Appointment Potter to H.M. The Queen'. 22 cm. VG condition
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Moorcroft: Pansy patterned plate. Rich blue ground decorated with a single white pansy. mid 20th century, 19 cm. VG condition
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Remains of collection: Royal Worcester dishes (3); Melbourne Olympics dishes (2); Australian pottery vase and bowl; Crown Derby 'Marmelo' cat figure; Carlton Ware bowl; condiments and Danish porcelain dish (11 items)
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Royal Worcester: porcelain potpourri with fruit painting by Freeman. 11 cm
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Moorcroft: True miniature Pansy patterned vase on yellow and green ground. height 5 cm, width 3 cm. VG condition
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Royal Copenhagen: 2 floral vases and floral dish. 10 - 13 cm (3 items)
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Royal Worcester 'Evesham' patterned group of 3 oven to table tureens.
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Royal Copenhagen: group of Danish porcelain animals comprising; a pair of puppy dogs in playful poses; sleeping white cat; and two cats with gold back stamps. 7 cm to 14 cm, VG condition (5 items)
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Royal Copenhagen: Danish porcelain animals comprising; rabbit, mouse, finch, gull, and duckling group. 4 cm to 13 cm. VG condition. (5 items)
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Lladro: Spanish porcelain animals comprising; polar bear, French poodle, cat and mouse group. 8 cm to 14 cm. VG condition (3 items)
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Lladro: Spanish porcelain statues of a girl with staff and a young woman with hat. 22 cm and 25 cm. VG condition (2 items)
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Beswick porcelain rabbits (3); Lladro porcelain geese figures (4); Goebel porcelain German shepherd. Ranging in size from 5 cm to 26 cm. VG condition (8 items)
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Versace Rosenthal: 'Vanity' pattern teapot and 6 cups, saucers and gilded spoons. (19 items) from the William May collection
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Royal Crown Derby: 'Snowy Owl' and 'Owlet' porcelain figures with gold seal marks. 10 cm and 6 cm. Excellent condition (2 items)
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Royal Crown Derby porcelain animals: Teal Duckling, Bank Vole, Bunny and Scruff. all with gold seal marks. 5 cm to 7 cm. Excellent condition (4 items)
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C1884 'Patterson & Sons' 37 Collins St Melbourne, coloured lithograph card with reference to Sheffield Park Coburg, VG condition; c1900 Robertson and Moffat of Melbourne 'Sanakor...Corset De Paris' pop-up card (working order) revealing a lady in corset. Stunning Art Nouveau lithography. good condition (2 items)
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Messy accumulation in box, includes range of football and cricket cards, noted Players 'Cricketers 1930' [50] and 'Cricketers 1934' [50]; Taddys 1907 'Prominent Footballers' (2); also 1884 Birthday cards (2). Inspection will reward. (1000s).
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C1890-1905 American tobacco Co. Range, with Beauties, Actresses and Celebrities. Poor/G. (500 items)
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C1901-96 cigarette and trade cards, noted 1910 Wills 'Aviation' (45); 1936 Players 'National Flags and Arms' [50]; few Scanlens football cards (24). Poor/VG condition. (255 items)
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1905 Sniders & Abrahams 'Actresses' series 1 [29/30] and series 2 [5/14]; plus 1911 'Oscar Asche, Lily Brayton and Lady Smokers' [28/29]. Fair/VG. (62 items)
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1908 Wills (Australia) 'Views of the World - Stereoscopic Photos' part set [173/215] + 173 spares. Mainly Fair/VG. (346 items)
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1908 Sniders & Abrahams 'Admirals and Warships of the USA' [20]; plus 1915 'Great War Leaders and Warships' [42/60]; 1908 de beer 'Admirals and Warships of USA' [3/20]; one poor, others Fair/VG. (85 items)
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C1910-80s cigarette and trade cards and ephemera, noted c1910 Liebig 'Australiaen' [6] and 'L'australie' [6]; 1924 Ogdens 'Children of All Nations' [50]; 'Peter the Pilot's Album 1943' [30]; 'Zoo' card game [55]; also postcards (34), cinderellas (12), decals (4), view folders (2) and coasters (6). Poor/VG condition. (100s)
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C1912-94 cigarette and trade cards, noted 1912 Wills 'Birds of Australasia' [100]; 1915 Wills 'Victoria Cross Heroes' [25]; 1990 Dandy 'Dick Tracy' [84]; 1993 Dynamic 'Jurassic Park' [110]; 1993 sports Time 'Marilyn Monroe' [100]; also c1993-94 basketball cards (1416). Poor/VG condition. (2276 items)
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Silks: c1914-35 range, noted 1934-35 Wix 'Kensitas Flowers' (144); 1934 Wix 'National Flags' (46); 1934 Wix 'British Empire Flags' (49). Poor/VG. (525 items)
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1914 Colombo 'Life of Wellington' [66/70]; 1928 British American tobacco (eagle bird Cigarettes - china and Siam) 'Views of Siam' [49/50]; plus 1933 United Kingdom tobacco 'Chinese Scenes' [24]. G/VG. (139 items)
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1914 Sniders & Abrahams 'Melbourne Buildings', complete set [48]. Mainly G/VG.
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1915 Sniders & Abrahams 'Great War Leaders and Warships', complete set [60]. Fair/VG.
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1917 Sniders & Abrahams 'Australian Vcs and Officers' - series a [16], series B [46/48] and series C [25/37]. Mainly G/VG. (129 items)
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1918 J.J.Schuh (Magpie Cigarettes) 'Official War Photographs' [67/72] + an uncut block of four; also 1940 Australian (giant) Licorice 'Notable Persons' [75/77]. Mainly Fair/VG. (142 items)
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C1925 Allens 'Speedway Riders', part set [34/52]. Fair/G. Scarce.
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Batman: album with 1966 Scanlens 'Batman, Series A' [44]; 1989 Topps 'Batman Picture Card Series' [132] and 'Series 2' [132]; 1992 Dynamic Marketing 'Batman Returns' [150] x 2 sets, 'Poster Stickers' [20], 'Gold Card' [10] and Shrinkie [3]; 1992 Topps 'Batman Returns' [100] + [88] + few others. Mainly G/VG. (879 items)
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Pair of 18th century English oak peg jointed dining chairs with tapestry upholstered seats.
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Antique mahogany cellarette, oval form with brass liner and lions mask handles. H.52 cm x 50 cm x 74 cm
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Georgian mahogany console hall table with 2 cock beaded drawers, cross banded top and palladium back on fine ring-turned legs. 45 cm x 22 cm x 11 cm
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Georgian mahogany bow front chest of 5 drawers, cross banded edge with string inlaid decoration. width108 cm, diameter 53 cm, height107 cm
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French Boulle card table: ornate fold over table inlaid with brass and turtle shell with ormolu mounts, c1840s. Fair/good condition.
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Pair of English ebonised hall chairs with ornate gilt and floral decoration, mid 19th century. upholstery stained. Fair/good condition (2 items)
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William IV antique mahogany dining table. Oval top with one extension leaf. width 101 cm, length 122 cm to 171 cm.
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Walnut centre table: mid 19th century with quarter veneered top and cross banded edge. ornate turned and carved undercarriage with decorative acanthus carved and scrolling feet. VG condition
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Set of 6 Victorian balloon back walnut dining chairs, serpentine fronts with French cabriole legs and carved highlights. Some restoration required. Fair/good condition
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Davenport: antique ladies desk in rosewood with sliding top. Later gallery. H.79 cm, W.61 cm, 50 cm
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English walnut ladies armchair. Beautifully pierced open work carving, tastefully upholstered in a foliate red and beige fabric. 19th century patina. VG condition
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Victorian free standing salon bookcase. Single door flanked by half columns, inlaid burr walnut with ormolu trim. Minor losses to ormolu and veneer. Good condition
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Victorian era, cedar ladies chair upholstered in gold brocade fabric c1880s.
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Antique writing boxes: beautifully inlaid writing slope decorated with mother of pearl, ebony, birch and oak on amboyna; plus, brass bound Victorian mahogany writing box. Some restoration required. Fair/good condition (2 items)
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Desk compendium: antique burr walnut slope front box with 2 doors revealing compartments, ink pots and calendar top. Original key and patina. Good condition
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Victorian mahogany extension dining table on turned legs with 1 leaf. Width 120 cm, length 130 cm, extended 183 cm. Restored, (burn mark on top). Good condition
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