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January Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:525
Sale Title:January Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:137
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:388
Date:21-Jan-2014
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An antique silver christening mug, probably converted from a mustard pot, cylindrical body with engraved bands, beaded bands to the top rim and spreading circular foot and handle. Hallmarked 1745 by Edward Wood, a specialist salt maker; master to David Hennell.
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A pair of silver plated candlesticks, modelled in the Medieval manner, the tri-form bases moulded with acanthus leaves supporting columns with large single knops and with large drip pans with serrated rims decorated with anthemion. Slight faults. Height 38.5 cm.
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A pair of quality Cartier French silver column candlesticks, plain tapered baluster form, ribbed detail to the borders, spreading circular base. Maker's details to base. Height 24.4 cm.
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A pair of early/mid 20th century American silver column candlesticks, the tapered chamfered square section columns on circular spreading bases, shaped circular section nozzles, marked 'Sterling 5449' to base. Weight 380gms.
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A Victorian silver candlestick, plain short column with bead edged removable nozzle and conformingly decorated square plinth, weighted base. Sheffield 1895 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Height 10 cm.
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A Victorian period silver hot water/coffee pot of baluster shape, embossed with flowers and scrolls in the French manner, ebonised handle and flame finial. London 1894 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Height 23.5 cm.
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An Art Nouveau silver vase frame, tall tapering cylindrical shape, the walls pierced with sinuous foliate patterns and scale piercings, raised on a domed circular spreading foot. Birmingham 1908 probably by S. Glass. Weight 469gms.
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A modern gilded limited edition silver salver, 'Mr Weller Attacks the Executive of Ipswich', black finish engraved decoration, stamped details to reverse including 'A Fine Etching by Toye Kenning & Spencer Ltd', 65/200. In original presentation box. Weight 420gms. Diameter 25.4 cm.
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A fine quality Victorian period silver circular salver engraved with scrolling flowers and tiny acorns, the fluted embossed border with gadroon rim, standing on three elaborately pierced leaf and scroll feet. Sheffield 1860 by Martin Hall & Co. Weight 650gms. Diameter 26 cm.
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A small late Victorian period silver teapot and matching hot water jug, plain baluster shape with ebonised handles and finials, standing on short shell and pad feet. Chester 1900 by Jay, Richard Attenborough & Co. Heights 150 and 16 cm.
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A rare N.Z. Frank Grady silver spectacle case chatelaine, early 20th century, elongated lozenge form, entirely engraved with a panelled leaf, floral and repeating designs, monogrammed to the cartouche, cut-away opening to the top, suspended upon a rail and twisted link chain. Embossed mark of maker's initials and 'St. Silver'. Length 15.7 cm.
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A William IV silver lancet case, mildly tapered rectangular form, geometric machine engraved, the removable lid with ribbed band revealing two mother-of-pearl handled and steel bladed lancets named Savigny & Co. Birmingham 1834 by Taylor & Perry. Note: a lancet is a medical cutting instrument with a double-edged blade.
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An early 1900's silver box, plain form with slightly domed lid, 'Staff Sgt. Roberts June 1917' engraved to top, interior wood lined, 12 cm x 9 cm x 3.8 cm.
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A German silver box, plain box with concave sides, wood lining, engraved initials to top and stamped 830 to base. Marks to base for Franz Bahner, 1895-1917. 18 cm x 10 cm x 5 cm.
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A silver cigar box, rectangular shape, the hinged lid and walls decorated with machine engraved guilloche, London 1913. 16 cm x 12.5 cm x 4.5 cm.
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An Asprey silver plate Art Deco cocktail shaker, tapered cylindrical form, cap covers to the spout and top, maker's mark to base.
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Christopher Dresser C.1893 Aesthetic movement silver plate & ebony butter dish and knife, shallow circular form with three ball feet and three ebony handles. Makers marks for Thomas Latham & Earnest Morton. Diameter 10 cm.
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A pair of early George III silver sugar nips, scrolling arms, ring form handles, shell bowls, 18th century.
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A pair of George III silver sugar scissors with shell shaped tips. London by William & John Deane, c.1860.
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An Edwardian silver fancy basket frame, circular form, engraved and pierced cut with scrolling vine, floral and trellis decoration, vacant shield cartouche, bound double wire form handle with conforming panel to the top, no liner. Birmingham 1905 by Robert Pringle & Sons. Height 108gms. Diameter 11 cm.
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A small late Victorian embossed vanity tray, classical decoration of a gentleman musician courting two young ladies in a formal garden setting, embossed scroll border. Birmingham 1899.
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Four small silver pieces, includes a fancy small hinged lidded box, panel decoration of figures and animals, galleon topped bottle stopper, Russian silver small tumbler and fancy silver plate key.
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A boxed set of six silver gilt coffee spoons with enamelled Art Deco handles. Birmingham 1947.
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A pair of Georgian silver sugar tongs, London 1812; along with a silver plated Queen's pattern Stilton cheese scoop.
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Six silver gilt and enamel Norwegian coffee spoons painted with various designs, flowers, stag, Viking ship, etc.
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A pair of Edwardian silver sugar bowl and cream jug, circular form, half lobed body, ring handle to the jug. Sheffield 1903 by Mappin & Webb. Weight 119gms.
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A Victorian silver decanter label 'Madeira', the name pierced to the centre, framed by embossed grape bunches. London 1842.
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A late 1800s silver plate bacon warmer, traditional form on four paw feet, two interior dishes, ivory buttons to handle. 33 cm x 20 cm.
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A pair of Old Sheffield plate entree dishes, the scalloped rims with embossed decoration and ornate removable handles. 35 cm x 25 cm.
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A French silver serving dish and cover, the circular base with two flat handles issuing from the rim outlined with ribbon bound reeding, assay marks to each handle, the lid a marriage to the base of domed serpentine circular outline with a foliate bud finial, additionally hallmarked. Diameter 21 cm.
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A late 19th century 'Meriden' American silver plate large jug, tapered form, relief scrolling decoration, shell detail to the spout, overall Aesthetic decoration. Height 33 cm.
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An Art Nouveau silver backed hair brush, embossed with a diaphanously clad maiden, her swirling hair and robe outlined by a sinuous border and whiplash stemmed flowers. Birmingham 1905 by Clark & Sewell. Handle repair. Length 25 cm.
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A hand knotted Baluchi rug, all wool, soft red tones, the field decorated with four large octagonal guls framed by multiple geometric borders. 175 cm x 108 cm.
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A hand knotted Baluchi runner, the field decorated with multiple octagonal guls and subsidiary cruciform motifs, framed by multiple narrow borders, all in reds, ochre and ivory. 294 cm x 90 cm.
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A vintage rag rug, decorated with a crowing rooster at dawn in bright tones on a muted beige ground. 177 cm x 90 cm.
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A small hand knotted Persian Ardebil rug, the field with three geometric medallions and stylised plant and animal motifs, three border guards, rich dark blue, pale turquoise, red, brown, ochre and old ivory, 72 cm x 98 cm.
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A small hand knotted Persian Kelardasht rug, the field with four joined hexagonal medallions, one wide border guard, stylised floral designs, colours mainly red, deep ochre and brown. 65 cm x 105 cm.
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A hand knotted Pakistan Turkoman rug, the field decorated with two rows of diamond medallions with hooked running dog borders, multiple narrow border guards, in colours of aubergine, pale turquoise, pale apricot and wine red, signed in one corner. 150 cm x 96 cm.
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A hand knotted Pakistan rug, the field decorated with diamond medallions, multiple narrow border guards in colours of light brown, ivory, pale pink and grey. Some wear. 156 cm x 97 cm.
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A small finely knotted Persian Saruq rug, floral designs with central medallion in colours of red, blue, green, old ivory and mustard. 95 cm x 70 cm.
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A small hand knotted Baluchi rug, the field with a row of six large octagons, multiple narrow border guards in colours of red, dark blue and old ivory. Width 77 cm, length 150 cm.
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A hand knotted Persian rug, the field with three rows of geometric octagons, three border guards with central wide guard in colours of red, dark blue, green, brown, orange and ivory. Width 116 cm, length 162 cm.
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A large hand knotted Turkoman rug, the field decorated with nine rows of hexagons and diamond shaped medallions, multiple narrow border guards, unusual colours of dark blue, red and brown on a dark ivory field. Width 210 cm, length 255 cm.
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An Afghan Andkhoi small runner rug, the field with repeating arrowhead leaf and star form gul motifs in rose on an indigo ground, red dominant tone with old ivory highlights. 150 cm x 50 cm.
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An Persian all wool entranceway tent band, four repeating floral panels to the top, a pendant drop to the centre and each side, long tasselled fringes along the width, in tones of red, blue, green, orange and cream. Length 136 cm x 60 cm.
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An Iranian Hamadan hand knotted rug, the field decorated with large herati pattern in salmon, red and green on an indigo ground, framed by a geometric border between two narrow guards. 165 cm x 110 cm.
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A hand knotted Turkish Kula rug, the field decorated with four geometric medallions surrounded by further rosettes in green, blue and cherry red on an ivory ground, framed by three stylised foliate borders. 183 cm x 124 cm.
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A Caucasian hand knotted rug, the lozenge shaped field decorated with multiple star rosettes and small cruciform motifs, all framed by multiple borders with geometric motifs, in russet, blue, taupe, green and white. 164 cm x 118 cm.
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A hand knotted Persian Shiraz tribal rug, the field decorated with two large diamond shaped medallions, profuse floral motifs and three wide border guards in typical colours of rich red, dark blue, orange, terracotta and ivory. Width 165 cm, length 205 cm.
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A pair of Chinese wool pile carpets in rich plum red colour with subtle decorative sculpting to the pile, each 200 cm x 140 cm.
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An Afghan Baluchi rug, the rectangular field with three stepped medallions and angular panels, multi-banded border, the wool pile with good sheen in tones of deep caramel, green, red and indigo with ivory highlights, all wool construction. 200 cm x 126 cm.
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A hand knotted Persian Isfahan carpet, the field decorated with a central medallion framed by floral palmettes, tendrils and birds in muted tones on an indigo ground, framed by a broad floral palmette border between two sets of three narrow guards. 305 cm x 215 cm.
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A Persian Shahrbabak wool on cotton rug, the two joined central diamond medallions on a field with triple pointed ends, five narrow border guards, all-over decoration of animals and birds, dominant tones of deep copper, blue, red and ivory. 206 cm x 155 cm.
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An Afghan Turkoman all wool rug, the field with two rows of four large octagonal guls, each of four sections, multi-banded border guards, good lustrous deep red tone with indigo decoration. 240 cm x 170 cm.
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A good Hamadan rug decorated with a hunting scene, the three huntsmen on horseback each with bow and arrow surrounded by various running animals and birds in flight, a Tree-of-Life to each corner, red ground field, multiple border guards, blue ground and ivory flower and strong orange toned leaf forms, tassel fringe to the base. 288 cm x 165 cm.
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A large hand knotted Persian Kashan carpet, the field decorated with a large central floral medallion (the design repeated in each corner) and an all-over trailing floral design, there are seven border guards with one wide central herati guard, in colours of blue, red, green, brown turquoise, olive green and apricot on a dark ivory ground. Width 250 cm, length 350 cm.
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A good antique all wool Qashqai rug, the central diamond form medallion with serrated border on a field of scattered rosettes, multiple narrow border guards, dominant tones of golden brown, soft red, indigo and ivory. 193 cm x 112 cm.
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A large hand knotted Afghan Chobi rug of traditional design, the field with large floral medallions and trailing leaf and flower motifs, three border guards with central wide herati guard in colours of wine red, dark blue, green, brown, grey and ivory. 200 cm x 300 cm.
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An Afghan Andkhoi carpet, all wool construction, the field with repeating star form guls within broken circles with floral highlights, traditional lustrous red and indigo tones with old ivory highlights, multiple border guards. 300 cm x 200 cm.
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A vintage oak coffee table, of early English style with pierced and shaped supports and pegged stretcher base. 92 cm x 41 cm x 47 cm.
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A Victorian burr walnut fold-over top games table, raised on a quadropod cathedral pedestal base. The burr timber top inlaid with delicate boxwood foliate decoration. Lathe lined. 89 cm x 45 cm x 72 cm.
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An ornate carved Kashmiri occasional table, of square section, elaborately carved and pierced with leaf and berry designs, the multi-dished top with shaped border, the folding base with twin doors and two shelves. 60 cm x 60 cm x 63 cm.
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A Regency period rosewood flap top card table, of oblong shape with radiating veneers and deep thumb nail moulded edge, on a plain gun barrel column support with circular platform base and four scroll feet, the interior with circular green baize. Surface requires attention. 92 cm x 46 cm x 75 cm.
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A Regency style mahogany occasional table, the rectangular top raised on an octagonal tapering column issuing from a carved knop and quatrefoil plinth base with squat bun feet. 72 cm x 42 cm x 64 cm.
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A 19th century English oak corner cabinet, of plain country style with twin panelled doors, brass H-hinges, brass handle and keyhole escutcheon and green painted interior with two shelves. 100 cm x 50 cm x 125 cm.
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An Edwardian mahogany dumb waiter, of three levels with two drawers and gallery to base, reeded decoration to front columns, the back with floral decoration and turned finials. 110 cm x 54 cm x 140 cm.
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A Biedermeier sofa table, with rectangular top and D-shaped drop ends, the top with oval flame mahogany panelled inlay and crossbanding, two drawers in the frieze; raised on an octagonal column issuing from a fluted vase shaped centre from an octagonal ogee flaring foot above a quadropod platform base with restrained scroll legs. 165 cm x 68 cm x 74.5 cm.
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A good quality reproduction European centre table, the oval top of rosewood with crossbanded edge and boxwood inlaid border of stylised foliate pattern, raised on a swollen gun barrel column from a quadropod base with lion's paw feet. 140 cm x 90 cm x 75 cm.
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A good modern burr walnut standing bookcase, four fixed shelves, burr walnut top and serpentine form sides, stepped moulded bracket base. 120 cm x 40 cm x 144.5 cm.
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A colonial cedar bookcase cabinet, the top section with twin glazed doors and two adjustable shelves, the base with single ogee drawer and two panelled cupboard doors, carved corbels, stepped pediment and plinth base. With keys. 120 cm x 49 cm x 21.8 cm.
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A large Victorian mahogany twin pedestal sideboard with deep thumbnail moulded edge, the central serpentine drawer above a large deep open shelf with panelled back, two cupboard doors with carved oval panels. Some attention required. 197 cm x 62 cm x 93 cm.
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An early Victorian mahogany bookcase cabinet, the tall upper section with two glazed doors each divided with six panes, surmounted by a simple cornice with carved foliate detail, the base with thumb-moulded edge above two plain panelled doors, raised on plinth base. 102 cm x 38 cm x 242 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany bookcase cabinet, the top section with two glazed doors and three internal shelves, the base with two drawers and two arched cupboard doors, plain design with carved corbels, stepped pediment and plinth base. 126 cm x 33 cm x 200 cm.
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A Victorian period mahogany writing table, of plain oblong shape with shaped upstand, two drawers to the frieze with wood handles, supported on four turned legs. 105 cm x 90 cm.
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A N.Z. colonial kauri Scotch chest, the central top hat drawer with two small drawers either side and three graduated full width drawers below, the drawers with mottled fronts and rewarewa facings, the panel of the top hat drawer set with burr totara, wood and metal handles, deep thumbnail moulded top with rounded corners, plinth base. 120 cm x 53 cm x 132 cm.
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A good N.Z. kauri colonial tile-back wash stand with a white marble top, two drawers and central cupboard with shelf base, decorated with spindles and burr totara facings, the shaped back set with a small oblong mirror. 123 cm x 52 cm x 130 cm.
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A good N.Z. colonial kauri and burr timber bookcase sideboard, the bookcase top with double glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, stepped moulded pediment, scroll and carved corbels and plain burr timber panels, the conforming base with two panelled doors and shaped bracket plinth. 141 cm x 134.5 cm x 223.5 cm.
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A set of six 1970s Scandinavian design teak dining chairs, includes two carvers, plain wide bar back, upholstered seats, tapered turned front legs, the base seat support stamped J.S-S.
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A 1970s Scandinavian low-line teak sideboard, five drawers to the left, two large doors to the right enclosing an exotic pale wood interior, polished plain bar form stainless steel handles, raised on tapered circular section legs. 218 cm x 43 cm x 72.5 cm.
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A 1970s Scandinavian design teak side table/nest of tables, the rectangular open ends supporting the raised section table with three removable folding side tables sliding below the top. 61 cm x 41 cm x 52.5 cm.
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A Regency style mahogany twin pedestal dining table, with two D-shaped ends raised on tapering gun barrel columns from tripod splay legs with brass caps and casters, with a single leaf. 232 cm x 106 cm x 74 cm.
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A George III period mahogany D-end extension dining table with two central turned legs and four matching corner legs, all with original large brass casters, of plain design and rule joints and two large extension leaves. Requires restoration. Width 127 cm, length extended 239 cm, height 72 cm.
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A good Georgian mahogany gate leg table, thumbnail edge moulding, turned legs, brass casters, good patina. 200 cm x 40 cm x 700 (with leaves down).
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A Victorian period oak mule chest, the front with fielded panels and two drawers in the base, plain two plank top, panelled sides and back, the interior with candle tray. 138 cm x 57 cm x 92 cm.
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A vintage English, black lacquer box, with gilded and painted chinoiserie decoration in the 18th century manner, the matching base with short cabriole legs. 51 cm x 35 cm x 71 cm.
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Six Regency mahogany bar back dining chairs, the two carvers with scrolling swan neck arms and decorative detail to mid-rail, carved and turned detail to front legs, brown leatherette upholstery with upholsterer's studs, the four side chairs with slightly more elaborate carved mid-rail, turned and carved highlights to front legs.
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A set of four Edwardian Sheraton Revival rosewood single chairs with carved and inlaid decoration, turned front legs, pierced back splats and floral tapestry seats.
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A Victorian period walnut open elbow grandfather chair, with serpentine front, carved cabriole front legs, shaped back and deep buttoned green velvet covers.
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A good Victorian mahogany library chair with turned and lobed spindle arms, the front legs of conforming design with large original brass casters stripped fawn coloured velvet covers.
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Four old oak Jacobean style chairs, two carvers and two dining chairs, the panelled backs with carved floral and scrolling decoration, turned uprights with more carving to arms, turned legs, stretcher base, padded vinyl seats with studded decoration. Brass maker's label to base of each chair. 64 cm x 60 cm x 142 cm.
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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 19th century European oak armchair, the back with a tapestry panel set in an ornate carved splat flanked by barley twist supports, the seat similarly upholstered, raised on cabriole carved legs.
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A set of six beech and elm country dining chairs, with simple rail backs, the centre rail with decorative ball inserts, solid plank seats, stretcher bases.
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A decorative Chinese armchair with a deep red paint finish and traditional painted decoration of floral designs and Greek Key symbols, the broad back splat extends above the top rail, pierced aprons beneath the seat edge, stretcher base. With fitted brocade cushion and plinth base.
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A Japanese small screen, of one large panel flanked by smaller hinged sections, decorated with a leaping koi carp above waves and with a paulownia mon at the top of each panel. Distressed. 128 cm x 14.5 cm.
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A good Chinese carved wood plant stand, the square top on four cabriole shaped legs with platform base, ornately decorated with leaves, scrolls, dragon masks and square fret pattern. The top 39 cm x 39 cm. Height 64 cm.
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An old Chinese 'star gazer' chair, in pale rosewood, with yoke arms, a cylindrical headrest, the pullout footrest with restrained apron, with original paperwork and receipts, 155 cm x 70 cm x 80 cm.
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A Victorian style painted rocking horse, dappled black and grey with natural horse hair mane and tail, studded leather saddle and bridle. Length 150 cm.
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A pair of Louis XV giltwood settees, open arms, plain upholstered large back panels and seats, restrained acanthus leaf detail, shaped square section legs, the arched backs with shell/leaf pediment.
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A pair of good quality modern mahogany Empire style side chairs, with classical gilt metal mounts, curved backs, red and gold striped fabric covers and lion's paw front feet.
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