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March Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:627
Sale Title:March Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:136
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:403
Date:18-Mar-2014
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A collection of antique silver plate cutlery, pickle forks, serving spoons, etc. with various mother-of-pearl, ivory and bone handles.
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A clear glass claret jug with a wide bulbous base and ornate leaf, flower and scroll embossed silver plated mounts. Height 26 cm
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A WMF silver plate wall plaque, classically decorated with a woman and two children in relief, serpentine shaped border, manufacturer's marks and raised number to the reverse '384'. Diameter 29 cm
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A 19th century Dutch silver birth spoon, the finial as a mother with two children, the entwined stem with stylised scroll and mask decoration, presentation inscribed to the outer bowl rim. Hallmarked. Length 19 cm
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A 19th century Dutch silver birth spoon, the finial as a mother with two children, similar to above, hallmarked 1898.
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A 19th century Dutch silver birth spoon, the finial as a mother with two children, similar to above. Hallmarked 1862.
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A 19th century Dutch silver birth spoon, the cast handle with finial of a standing figure with anchor, tapering wishbone stem to the mask supporting the bowl with engraved windmill decoration, presentation inscription to the exterior rim. Hallmarked. Length 18.5 cm
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A 19th century Dutch silver birth spoon, the finial as a figure with shoulder yoke supporting two buckets, the entwined stem with stylized figure and scroll cast decoration, hallmarked, presentation inscribed and dated 1896.
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A mid-20th century Georg Jensen silver serving spoon, of plain design with ridging to the terminal.
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A Norwegian silver cake slice, the oval pointed blade with pierced and engraved detail, conforming engraving to the handle, by E. Torgerse, c.1900. Length 27 cm
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A Victorian silver plated toast rack with seven bars raised from an open base on four squat bun feet, the bars with decorative corrugated arches, the centre bar with a conforming handle. Sheffield 1879-1898 by Lee & Wigfull.
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A pair of silver plated candlesticks by Atkin Bros., c.1890, with campana shaped nozzles raised on tapering columns from circular domed bases. Height 25.5 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 Turkoman rug, the field decorated with gold geometric floral designs, four border guards, in colours of mainly rich dark red, dark blue and ivory. 86 cm x 55 cm
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A small hand knotted pictorial mat, decorated with two standing figures within a border of flowering trees and birds in colours of rich wine red, green, apricot, pale pink.
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A small hand knotted Persian mat, the field decorated with large stylised boteh motifs in shades of blue, red, green, orange and ivory on a wine red ground. 90 cm x 51 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan rug, the field decorated with rows of large diamond medallions, one wide border guard, in colours of orange, blue, green and ivory. 162 cm x 207 cm
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A hand knotted Persian rug of Caucasian style, the field with a large central medallion and geometric plant and bird motifs, three border guards, the central guard with flower and boteh designs, in colours of dark blue, rich red, green, brown, grey and ivory. 139 cm x 203 cm
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A small hand knotted Caucasian runner, the field decorated with geometric floral motifs and hooked running dog borders, two border guards with stylised designs in colours of red, blue, pale yellow, light brown and deep rose pink. 58 cm x 18 cm
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A hand knotted Turkoman runner, decorated with two rows of 11 octagonal gul motifs, in traditional red, black and ivory tones. 209 cm x 79 cm
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A Persian hand knotted Gabbeh all wool rug, the yellow/mustard toned plain field with restrained scattered decoration of small motifs including girls and animals, framed by a variable plain red border. 19.2 cm x 156 cm
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A tribal Baluchi hand knotted rug, decorated with a field of diamond shaped trellis enclosing multiple geometric motifs, framed by a stylised floral meander border in red and earthy tones. 200 cm x 108 cm
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An Iranian Baluchi Hadklu panelled patterned rug, the field with two rectangular panels decorated with stylised patterned stripes framed by borders within a field of diamond shaped medallions, further framed by narrow guards, soft madder red and ivory tones. 250 cm x 163 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Saruq runner, the field decorated with rows of small boteh motifs, three border guards with central wide guard in colours of rich red, blue, green, ochre and ivory. 78 cm x 202 cm
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A hand knotted Turkoman rug, the field decorated with three rows of gul motifs, multiple narrow border guards with one wide guard, the ends decorated with serrated leaf motifs, in typical colours of red, dark blue, orange, green, ochre and ivory. Old repair. 186 cm x 130 cm
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An Iranian Zanjan hand knotted rug, the geometric lozenge shaped field decorated with a medallion with a serrated outline surrounded by scattered stars and rosette motifs all within a geometric floral meander border and narrower guards in red, blue, orange and black tones. 21 cm x 130 cm
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A good hand knotted Persian Meshkin runner, the field decorated with five large hexagonal medallions, geometric floral and bird motifs and three border guards, in colours of red, dark blue, dark green, aubergine, apricot and old ivory on a rich dark red ground. 430 cm x 105 cm
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A finely knotted Pakistan carpet, the field decorated with rows of formal floral panels, the five border guards and a central wide guards, in colours of deep red, blue, green, turquoise, grey, brown, ochre and ivory. 270 cm x 183 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 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 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 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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An Iranian Bakhtiari hand knotted carpet, decorated with a large central stylised floral medallion framed by stylised tendrils in plum and ivory tones on a soft madder ground, framed by a geometric floral meander border between narrower guards. 303 cm x 213 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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A hand knotted Afghan Turkoman runner of exceptional length, decorated in traditional tones and design. 600 cm x 80 cm
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A Chinese contemporary rosewood chest of seven drawers, configured as three above two pairs of drawers, each drawer with recessed handles carved as stylised rondels incorporating the Shao symbol, the top and sides with channelled edged panels, raised on short feet. Small faults to left hand top edge. 152.5 cm x 48 cm x 86.5 cm
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A Chinese contemporary rosewood chest of drawers, of similar style to the previous lot, of five drawers, configured as two of half width above three of full width. 96 cm x 51 cm x 91 cm
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A Chinese contemporary rosewood console table, of similar design to the previous lot, with two drawers in the frieze, raised on square legs terminating in inward turned feet. 96 cm x 40.5 cm x 81 cm
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A pair of contemporary Chinese rosewood bedside tables, of similar design to the previous lot, each configured with a single frieze drawer and raised on square section legs terminating in small inward turned feet. 56 cm x 56 cm x 56 cm
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A contemporary Chinese rosewood writing desk, of similar style to the previous lot, the rectangular top with channel edged panel, a single drawer to the left hand side and three graduated drawers to the right hand side, all with carved Shao rondel recessed handles. 165 cm x 46 cm x 79 cm
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A Chinese contemporary rosewood desk chair, of similar design to the previous lot, the panelled back incorporating a stylised Shao rondel, square seat with loose cushion.
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A Chinese contemporary rosewood sideboard, of similar design to the previous lot, with four frieze drawers above two pairs of doors, the drawers with handles incorporating the Shao motif, the doors with carved rondels of similar stylised calligraphic motifs. 183 cm x 48 cm x 86.5 cm
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A pair of contemporary Chinese rosewood open bookcases on cabinets, the bookcases with three adjustable shelves raised on cabinets with two channel edged panelled doors and with similar details to the side and top panels. 76 cm x 48 cm x 214 cm
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A Chinese contemporary rosewood dining suite, comprising an extension dining table with D-ends and with two extension leaves, the top with channel edged panels, with a frieze carved with square scroll decoration and raised on slightly tapering square section legs terminating in spade feet. Length extended with two leaves 2520, width 1135, height 77 cm Along with a set of 10 dining chairs, comprising two carvers and eight side chairs, each with panelled backs carved with a Shao rondel, with loose cushions…
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A small Chinese rosewood stool, upholstered to match the chairs of the dining suite.
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A contemporary Chinese rosewood occasional table, the square top with channel edged panel raised on four square section legs with carved beaded edge, joined near the base by a lower tier raised on short inward turned feet. 50.5 cm x 50.5 cm x 56 cm
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A nest of four Chinese contemporary rosewood occasional tables, of oblong section, each with panelled top, shaped friezes with line and dot detailed carving raised on square section legs joined by shaped stretchers and with small hoof feet. Largest 48 cm x 35 cm x 71 cm
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A Chinese contemporary rosewood open front bookcase, with top and side panels with channelled edges, with two adjustable shelves, raised on short legs with inward turned feet. 183 cm x 30.5 cm x 91.5 cm
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A small old Chinese hardwood side table with a carved frieze beneath the dished top standing on four legs with stretcher base. Joints loose. Length 450, height 61 cm
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A nest of four old Chinese teak and amboyna side tables, each with a carved and pierced frieze beneath the top edge, standing on four legs with stretcher bases. Joints loose. The largest table width 450, height 68 cm
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A pair of vintage bergere armchairs, decorated in the chinoiserie manner, require attention. 65 cm x 79 cm
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A small decorative modern Chinese black lacquer cabinet with two doors, decorated in coloured hardstones with birds and flowers and gilded. 56 cm x 27 cm x 78 cm
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A decorative modern Chinese black lacquer cabinet with two small drawers and two cupboard doors, decorated with coloured hardstones, birds and flowers and richly gilded. 61 cm x 30 cm x 92 cm
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A pair of 19th century Mandarin official's chairs, in light timber, the subtly curved arms and top rail supported with panels carved with foliate designs, the square seats raised on square section legs with similar lotus flower panels carved to a frieze beneath the seat and united by stretchers, the front one with metal sheathing with decorative stud work. Height 105 cm
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A Chinese small table, of light timbers, the oblong top with picture-frame border with inlaid ebony stringing raised on a deep frieze with a single drawer with birdseye maple fascia above a carved and pierced frieze and lower tier, all flanked by square section legs and joined by a lower shelf of open square fret pattern. 45 cm x 34.5 cm x 81 cm
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An unusual carved Burmese table, the carved top with dancers, temples, birds and elephants, attached to four carved and pierced legs raised from a platform base carved with a peacock. A smaller carved shelf to the middle. Requires some attention. 78 cm x 69 cm x 110 cm
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A Victorian mahogany oval tilt-top dining table, the top with thumb moulded edge, raised on a fluted baluster 'tulip' column issuing from four scroll carved legs raised on brass casters. 150 cm x 112 cm x 73 cm
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A Victorian mahogany extension dining table, of plain oblong shape with rounded corners, thumbnail moulded top edge and vase shaped legs with original large brass casters, with single extension leaf. The terminals of the legs have been replaced. Length extended 1530, width 1040, height 74 cm
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A set of eight Victorian mahogany dining chairs with shaped top rails, carved and pierced splats, curved fronts, turned front legs and drop-in seats with quality upholstery.
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A Victorian mahogany circular tilt-top dining table, of plain design with thumbnail moulded edge, tapering octagonal section column support and triangular base with carved lion's paw feet and white china casters. Diameter 190, height 77 cm
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A large oak 'Jacobean' oak extension dining table, crank mechanism, rectangular top with two leaves, with thumb moulded edge with carved detailing, raised on four bulbous legs with carving replicating the period. 243 cm x 134 cm x 73 cm
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A refectory dining table, the kauri plank top raised on a Jacobean style stretcher leg base. 242 cm x 94 cm x 79 cm
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A pair of country Georgian oak elbow chairs, with rail back, sweeping arms raised on vase turned supports, flat plank seats, raised on tapering square section legs with stretcher bases.
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An 18th/19th century French oak country cupboard, with two full length panelled doors, panelled sides, iron H-hinges and pegged joints, the plinth base raised on short stile feet, the open interior with single metal rod across. 125 cm x 62 cm x 190 cm
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An early 19th century French elm two stage country cupboard, with two tiers of panelled doors, plank sides and top, the interiors with red velvet lined shelves. 94 cm x 47 cm x 184 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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A George III oak hanging double door corner cabinet, dentil cornice, each door with three panels, decorative brass escutcheons and knob handles. 93 cm x 50 cm x 110 cm
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A George III oak double door hanging corner cabinet, arched panels, decorative H-form brass hinges, stepped detail to the plinth and frieze. 90 cm x 4.5 cm x 99 cm
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A 19th century mahogany military campaign chest of unusual configuration, by the 'Army & Navy C.S.L. (Makers)', in a configuration of two drawers above three of full width, the upper section right hand drawer opening as a secretaire and with an interior fitted with pigeonholes and gilt tooled leather writing surface, the left hand drawer top edge inlaid with the maker's tablet, each drawer with cockbeaded edges, recessed brass swing handles, mounted with brass cappings and bindings, raised on turned bun…
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A Georgian mahogany small proportion military campaign chest of four drawers in two sections, each drawer with oak lining, the fronts with beaded edging and inlaid recessed handles (some parts absent), wrought iron carry handles fixed to either side, the fretwork base with only one part section remaining to the right hand side and slight losses to the top edges. 71.5 cm x 35.5 cm x 92.5 cm
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A Victorian mahogany small proportion chest, the narrow ogee top drawer above four flame veneered full width drawers with turned bun handles, scroll carved corbel detail, the platform base included into the base drawer, raised on compressed circular feet. 106 cm x 52 cm x 122 cm
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A George III mahogany flat front chest of five drawers, two half width over three full width drawers, thumb moulded edge to the rectangular top, plain finely ribbed quarter round pillars to the corners, raised on ogee bracket feet, brass swing handles.
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A Georgian period mahogany chest of five drawers, two across the top with three graduated full width drawers below, reeded top edge, ornate brass bale handles and bracket feet. 107 cm x 49 cm x 106 cm
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A small Edwardian period oval walnut occasional table, on four elegant cabriole legs with platform base, the plain top with moulded edge and a band of inlay. Length 670, height 75 cm
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A small proportion oak Lebus roll top desk, with single pedestal, five drawers and a pull-out slide, panelled sides and back, fitted interior. 191 cm x 67 cm x 117 cm
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A George III mahogany washstand, of square section, the top with simple serpentine frieze raised on four slender tapering legs, united by a lower tier incorporating a single drawer. 39 cm x 39 cm x 81 cm
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An English oak Arts & Crafts mirror back sideboard, the upper section with a large plain bevel edged mirror flanked by square fluted columns and surmounted by an ogee cornice and boarded pediment, the lower section with two drawers above three cupboard doors, the doors with fielded panels, foliate carved rosettes and floral tendrils, flanked by fluted pilasters mirroring the columns from the upper section, raised on square bracket feet. 183 cm x 62 cm x 224 cm
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A quality Victorian mirror back twin pedestal sideboard, the serpentine shaped mirror with deeply carved grape bunch and leaf detail above a reverse breakfront base with three frieze drawers above the twin pedestals each with arched flame mahogany panelled doors, scroll carved corbels, thumb moulded edge to the platform base, includes cellarette. 230 cm x 65 cm x 205 cm
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A George III elm and oak country coffer, the five plank top above the three panelled front with two false drawers below, panelled sides, brass captured ring handles. 115 cm x 54 cm x 78 cm
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A colonial cedar bookcase cabinet, the top section with twin glazed doors and two adjustable shelves, the base with a 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 vintage N.Z. made oak three stage bookcase of Globe-Wernicke style, of plain design, the glass fronts lift up and slide inwards, original metal handles, plinth top, short feet. Maker's label Leighton & Son, High Street, Auckland. 187 cm x 30 cm x 120 cm
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A good quality N.Z. colonial kauri chest of five drawers, two deep drawers across the top with three graduated full width drawers below, canted front edges, plinth top and base and turned wood handles. 122 cm x 52 cm x 126 cm
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A good quality N.Z colonial kauri Scotch chest, decorated with mottled facings, rewarewa and burr totara, two drawers across the top, a top hat drawer below with two small drawers on one side and a deep drawer on the other with two dummy fronts, the bottom section with three full width drawers, rounded front edges, plinth top, metal handles and keyhole escutcheons and short turned legs. 116 cm x 54 cm x 137 cm
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A N.Z. colonial kauri oval loo table, the dark stained oval top on a tripod pedestal base with turned column and carved acanthus leaf detail to the three spreading and scroll legs.
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An early 20th century oak sofa table, the double drawer top raised on a quatrefoil base with two turned columns and paw feet with casters. One side of top with false drawers. Length when closed 89 cm x 65 cm x 2 cm
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A Victorian mahogany hallstand, with fretwork hourglass shaped back with a mirror to the centre and seven turned wooden finials for hats and coats, a drawer to the centre and umbrella and stick stands to each side, with unusual cast iron floral and shell moulded drip trays. 80 cm x 2070
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A Victorian mahogany flat top twin pedestal desk, the rectangular top with green leather tooled inlay, three frieze drawers across the top, three graduated drawers to each pedestal, the plinth bases raised on casters, brass bail handles. 37 cm x 75.5 cm x 80 cm
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A George III oak and mahogany settle, the five oak panelled back with wide mahogany cross banding and diamond inlay, the shaped on elm arms on restrained turned supports, the cabriole form legs with ball terminals, pegged construction, kelim upholstered squab and two loose cushions. 84 cm x 68 cm x 105 cm
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A 19th century Biedermeier walnut framed two seater sofa, the exposed rounded moulded frame, arm fronts, shaped frieze and cabriole legs supporting the salmon pink velvet upholstery. Length 145 cm
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A late Victorian full brass half tester single bed, each end with plain brass rods held by all fittings with turned cap form detail, brass balls to the top of each end, complete with iron rails, some assembly required.
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A Victorian bedroom chair, the ebonised frame with gilt detail, the seat and medallion to chair back upholstered in hand worked tapestry of roses on a mustard ground. 45 cm x 45 cm x 82 cm
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A mahogany Victorian whatnot, the scrolling tripod base with cylindrical columns leading to a small shelf, with a tapestry top with a country scene.30.5 cm x 36.5 cm x 82 cm
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An antique oak Cutler brand desk chair, with a red vinyl seat and arms with decorative upholstered thumb tacks, iron swivelling mechanism, original label to back of seat, requires some attention. 61 cm x 48 cm x 98 cm
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A pair of black leather wingback chairs, with loose cushions, button backed, and with domed upholsterer's tacks as decorative embellishment around frame and arms. Attractive old worn patination. 80 cm x 95 cm x 98 cm
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A small mahogany bedside chest, of Georgian style, configured as two drawers above a cupboard with two doors, all with squat bun handles and cockbeaded edges, raised on small bracket feet. 59 cm x 47 cm x 76 cm
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An antique mahogany cellarette, formed as a small proportion five drawer chest, the hinged lid raising to include the top two short and one full length drawers revealing a mahogany slide for drinks, the lower section holding 20 wine bottles, brass knob handles, raised on splayed ogee feet with shaped apron. Converted from a commode. 67.5 cm x 45.5 cm x 73 cm
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A late Victorian square form box ottoman, tapering form, upholstered in a pale salmon pink velvet with piping, mahogany detail to the base raised on white porcelain casters. 56 cm x 56 cm x 48 cm
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An early 20th century rectangular form box ottoman, upholstered in an Art Deco geometric patterned moquette, mahogany exposed frame to the lid and base plate, raised on casters. 85 cm x 52 cm x 45 cm
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A Regency flame mahogany side cabinet, of demi-lune form, with two tambour-style fronted doors above a single false double fronted door, ebony strung details, raised on turned legs. 68.5 cm x 52 cm x 70 cm
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