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Antiques & Decorative Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:170
Sale Title:Antiques & Decorative ArtsLots with images:166
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:88
Date:26-Jun-2008
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A sterling silver Covered Cut Glass Pin Box of rectangular section, the domed cover foliate embossed with repousse and with the cartouche area vacant. Chester 1904. Note; slight dimple to the cartouche. Width 12.2 cm. Diameter 5.6 cm. Height 5 cm
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A sterling silver card case purse the plain surface with engraved initials, the hinged case opening to reveal a fitted moss green moroccan leather compendium with a celluloid writing tab and a propelling pencil. Birmingham, the marks rubbed. Note; the initialled surface with shallow indents. Width 10.2 cm. Diameter 8 cm
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A Victorian Period sterling silver and Coral Child's Rattle scrolling foliate embossed and with six bells, whistle and coral teether, (the teether with small loss). Birmingham 1871. Length 12.5 cm.
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A George IV period sterling silver pocket snuff box the hinged rectangular box with reeded surfaces and foliate decorated edges, gilt remnants to the interior. Birmingham 1825, maker T.S. Width 7.2 cm. Diameter 4.2 cm. Height 2 cm
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Four Georgian period sterling silver soup spoons each bottom struck and with Roman block initials reverse stem end, three of Hanovarian pattern with extended drops, London, George III period, the fourth with a detached fancy shell picture back, London, circa 1749. Length 21 cm
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SiXVictorian period sterling silver fiddle pattern table forks script initialled, London, various dates and makers
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Five George III period sterling silver feather edge dessert spoons crested 'Vigilo'. London, various dates and makers. Length 7.8 cm
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Two George III period sterling silver Exeter spoons Old English pattern, 1811/12, maker WW. Length 22 cm
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Two George III period sterling silver Old English pattern spoons script initialled, London 1801. Length 22.5 cm
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Two George III period sterling silver Old English pattern spoons London 1815. Length 22.5 cm
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Eight Victorian period sterling silver Albert pattern flatware pieces two of each: table and dessert spoons, table and dessert forks. London, various dates and makers
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A set of six William IV sterling silver fiddle pattern teaspoons script initialled, London 1884, maker CB
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A set of six Victorian period sterling silver fiddle pattern teaspoons
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A sterling silver Cased 'Needle' Mystery Instrument London1904, maker Jm, the curved oval sectioned case impressed Down Bros London. Length 13.5 cm
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A sterling silver pair of small toast racks, Sheffield 1925. Length 5.8 cm. Height 7.2 cm
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A sterling silver pair of seal spoons, cased London 1954
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Two George III Period sterling silver Old English Pattern Tablespoons script initialled, London 1809, the other wth rubbed marks
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A George III Period sterling silver Sauce Boat squat oval form with flying scroll handle. London circa 1776, marks rubbed. Height 8.5 cm
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A sterling silver Crumb Tray Sheffield 1895, the 'bone' handle with an old stress fracture. Length 31.2 cm
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An Arts & Crafts period Scottish silver small teapot of plain squat octagonal form with ebonised handle and finial, and raised on four heart pierced feet. Edinburgh 1904, makers H & J. Diameter 12 cm. Height 11.5 cm
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A Sheffield Plate Pair Two Branched Baluster Candelabras the two urn nozzles held out on sinuous reeded branches, the central nozzle with an optional cap with flame finial surmounting the sleeve fitting into the candle holder, set on a foliate-moulded embellished knopped stem, raised on a spreading circular base similarly enriched. Note; some age related wear inc. old solder repair to a base, solder repair to sleeve on the other candelabra. Height 46 cm
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A Cased Set of Four Silver Plate Large Apostle Spoons each with floral and bead engraved gilded oval bowls. Length 21.2 cm
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A sterling silver and lined wood cased Swiss travel clock/pocket watch white enamel face with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial, the silver pierced foliate decorated, the cartouche vacant, Birmingham 1902. Note; the case with minor loss. Height 11.8 cm. Width 10.5 cm
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A Superb sterling silver Covered Wine Ewer by Barnard Brothers of an elegant simple form, the surface finely all-over engraved with stylised scrolling foliate patterns and presentation engraved to a Joseph Underwood Esq., twice elected Mayor of The Borough of Liecester,1857 & 1858, the ewer with a naturalistic fruiting vine handle and the hinged cover with an applied vine leaf in low relief. Makers Edward & James Barnard. London 1857. Height 36.5 cm
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An Art Nouveau period sterling silver and velvet table picture frame Chester 1903, makers Jd WD, the silver embossed decorated with four maidens' heads within flowers and tendrils, typical of the period. Width 14.5 cm. Height 14.5 cm
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An Arts & Crafts period embossed copper and Leatherette table picture frame the shaped copper frame ivy leaves and flowers embossed. Height 14.5 cm. Width 12.6 cm
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An Arts & Crafts embossed copper and oak table picture frame the copper frame butterflies and foliate embossed. Height 15.5 cm. Width 12.5 cm
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An Arts & Crafts period embossed copper and Leatherette table picture frame height 12.5 cm. Width 12.2 cm. Width 4.7 cm
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A miniature oval portrait of a child painted on ivory not signed, in a gilt metal oval frame. Height 6.8 cm
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A water colour miniature portrait of a matron in Jacobean costume not signed, in an gilt metal oval frame. Height 10.8 cm. Width 8.6 cm
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An Oak Framed Wax Seal Annexation Orange Free State, Lord Robert's Official Seal'. Frame Height 14.2 cm
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Two Antique Dutch Bibles the smaller edition with clasps, the larger with faults, together with a 19th century English edition of Common Prayers and Hymns
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A European wood carved head of Christ the Crown of thorns wood carved, the wood ‘Thorns' inserted. Height 23.5 cm
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Two Petit-point face screens the needlework of floral designs worked on fine wire mesh, the mesh secured within a shaped and painted metal frame, each screen supported on a turned and carved wood handle. Note; some mesh rust. Length 39 cm
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A finely carved ivory small tazza the circular bowl lip carved with acanthus leaves in low relief, the exterior with a floral and foliate carved encircling band, the flowers and leaves with very fine detailing, the bowl supported on a carved lotus leaf above a triform base terminating in double scroll feet, the central column carved with three swans, their necks extended amongst carved reeds and pond plants. note; one foot detached. Height 13.2 cm. Diameter 14.5 cm
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An Elephant Trunk Section Carved as an African Portrait Head collected in the 1920's. Height 24 cm
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An Asian elephant tusk collected Sumatra, Indonesia, circa 1950. Length 55.5 cm
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A pietra dura inlay desk obelisk one side of the tapering shaft with flowering jasmine vine hardstone inlay above a briar rose sprig inlay panel, again in hardstone inlay. note; small chip to pyramid tip and some edge chipping to the square sectioned plinth base. Height 36.8 cm
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Two Egyptian Antique Deity Small Bronzes on M Collins McMahan Pottery one of the deity, Hathor, seated and suckling an infant, the other of a standing, possibly Horus, (defaced). The bronzes recovered after a fire in London, the terracotta plinths impressed with sea shells later commissioned. Height 9.8 cm
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A Christofle Pair of Neo-Classical Style Cast Metal Small Vases the elegant forms each with three rams heads at the shoulder above laurel festoons. Base rim stamped 'Christofle ' one with with impressed number 2481630, the other with a similar number, partially indistinct. Height 13.5 cm
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A Victorian Period Cast Iron Animal Group of Hunting Dogs the three dogs investigating a lair beneath rocks and ivy, Note; loss of two dogs' tails. Length 38 cm. Width 17 cm. Height 12 cm
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A bronze of a Lumbering bear 20th century, maker unknown. Length 41 cm. Height 20 cm
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A good quality deep oval large copper pan with substantial carrying handles, each impressed '17', the pan with an old repair to the base seam and coppered over. Width 53.5 cm including handles. Diameter 27 cm. Height 19.8 cm
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A copper and iron large kettle the beaten copper body of cauldron shape with a flatterned bottom, substantial iron swing hooked handles to the sides. Diameter 41 cm. Height 29 cm
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A Set of Three Wragg Bros Ltd Visiguage Measures the one, two and four gallon measures manufactured in copper, brass and glass, the brass slide scale named Bragg Bros Ltd Wickford Sussex, each measure stamped 'in 20 C', official measures for the 'County Council West Midlands', each with a brass carrying handle. Height 39.5 cm, Height 50 cm. Height 60 cm. inc. handles
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A Dutch blue and white tiled and foliate pierced brass decorative fire surround the pierced trefoil, leaf and circle brass finished surround secured onto a wood frame, the flanking tiled panels each of five blue and white Delft style tiles depicting landscapes of windmills, dykes and botters (one tile with a crack). Height 114.5 cm. Width 89.4 cm. Diameter 11.5 cm
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An Antique Pewter Samovar of Dutch Indonesian Origins the covered coffee vessel of baluster form with a scroll handle and fitted brass spigot with an ornate tap, raised on three legs supported wood turned feet, the brass trefoil stand with a pierced gallery (some loss the frieze) raised on wood turned feet. Circa 1800. Note; with faults inc. old solder repair. Height 44 cm
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A Dayak shield, Kalimantan light wood and polychrome with vegetable fibres. Collected by the vendor's father in the 1940's. Note; two splits to one end. Length 123 cm. Width 30.5 cm
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A Dayak ceremonial spear, Kalimantan the shaft and scabbard of wood, polychrome, animal skin and teeth, beads, horn, the spear head of iron. Collected by the vendor's father in the 1940's. Length 121 cm inc. Scabbard
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Two Dayak iron tipped spears, Kalimantan cane, animal hide, and iron, (the iron possibly manufactured as whale harpoons), with good patination. Collected by the vendor's father in the 1940's. Length 182 cm. and length 157 cm
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Two Indonesian Kris knives and wood covers the smaller dagger with a deity figure metal grip, in a patinated wood cover, length 32.2 cm, the larger with a sinuous blade and wood carved bird head grip (old split to the top), the wood cover with some loss but with good patination, length 47 cm. Collected by the vendor's father in the 1940's
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A Gata Club notch carved with mother of pearl inlay. Note; wood repair. Length 81 cm
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A 20th Century Japanned Sextant the pierced frame with mirrors, two sets of filters and telescope, the radial arm with lever clamp and tangent screw, the engraved scale with some discolouration, black painted grip to the rear. Maker unknown. Presented in wooden case
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A Japanese Brass and Japanned Ship's Compass the dial named Saura Keiki Seisakusho Co., Ltd, Tokyo, Japan, model 'B -180', serial number C3312. Cased. Professionally overhauled and repaired within the past year
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A Heath & Co., New Eltham, London Rare 'Hezzanith' Large Sextant C.1930 the brass frame with telescope socket, large mirrors and eight shades, the index arm fitted with a magnifier and vernier with an endless tangent screw, (first introduced in 1905), with an unusual special-release mechanism, the arc with a silver scale engraved, stamped A90. Rd. No.707648 and named Clearfield. The mahogany case fitted with some accessories and engraved A.C. Note; with faults
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A Glazed Carpet Bowl decorated with a series of black and blue stripes on a white ground. Note; general wear inc. chipping. Diameter 7.5 cm
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A China Brandy Barrel the gilt decoration with P. Brandy to the cartouche, some crazing. Circa 1870. Height 33.5 cm
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A 19th century Derby pair of small urns with covers of squat amphora form, each with handles to the neck mounted on gilded heads at the shoulder (the masks with some rubbing to the gilt), the surface panels decorated with birds amongst gilded foliage on a cobalt blue ground, Imari floral reserves on a white ground. Blue Crown mark. Height 13 cm
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A French 18th Centry Style Pair of Two Handled Porcelain Vases each with two painted panels of painted floral sprays on a clear white ground, the eggshell blue surface scrolling foliate decorated in gilt and supported on a sqare base. Note; one minus the screw in base. Height 23 cm
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A pair Vienna style porcelain lidded urns, bleu de roi ground with central gilt decorated cartouches of romantic scenes. Height 23 cm
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A Doulton Dewsberry Covered Vase the moulded and gilded body with two panels of exotic orchids painted and signed by Depth Dewsberry. Note; finial to lid restuck. Height 30 cm.
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An Amphora Comport of fantastical form, the four supports decorated with gilt scrolls and applied flowers to the blue/green glazed body. Circa 1900. Note; small losses. Height 23.5 cm. Diameter 29.5 cm.
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Four 19th century Continental Porcelain Lithophane Panels three of rustic scenes, the fourth with putti. Impressed Ppm marks and each with an impressed design number. Height 8.8 cm. Width 7.5 cm.
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A 19th century Continental Porcelain Roses Decorated Jardiniere the deep and large oval form with moulded mask and ring side handles and raised on four mask and scroll feet, gilded, the exterior surface painted with rambling rose varieties on a white ground, rubbing to the gilt trim. Width 40 cm. Depth 23.8 cm. Height 19.5 cm.
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Two Early 20th Century Period Copies 19th century Sevres Style Lidded Urns sky blue ground with worn gold decoration and a band of medallion shaped portrait minatures and flowers. Height 41 cm.
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A Moorcroft Florian Ware and Silver Plate Covered Sugar Basin the basin of squat cylindrical form, signed on the base Width M. (Moorcroft), supported in a simplistic silver plate handled frame. Circa 1910. Note; discolouration to interior. Height 8.5 cm.
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A Royal Worcester porcelain Bicentenary cabbage leaf small jug, 1951 transfer decorated 'West Prospect of the Worcester porcelain Manufactory'. Height 10.5 cm.
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A Royal Worcester Thatched Cottage Decorated Small Vase the dwelling nestled amongst a cottage garden of hollyhocks, delphiniums and forget-me-nots, painted on an autumn mottled ground, gilded effects. Not signed, shape number 2260, puce mark circa 1923. Height 14.5 cm.
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A Royal Worcester Fruit Decorated Small Mug, signed, of tapering cylindrical shape, the glossy surface painted with two apples and blackberries, gilded handle and trim. Black mark, date code for 1951. Height 7.2 cm.
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An Early 20th Century Royal Worcester Floral Decorated Mug the daisies, forget-me-nots and rose sprigs painted on a peach bloom ground, gilded trims. Puce mark, date code for 1907. Height 7.5 cm.
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An Early 20th Century Royal Worcester Wild Roses Decorated Small Jug shape number 1094, Rd. No.29115, the delicate wild roses and daisy sprays with gilded effects, gilding to the reeded handle and trims. Olive green mark, date code for 1903. Height 12.8 cm
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A Royal Worcester Wild Roses Decorated Small Vase shape number 245H, the moulded ovoid body raised on a triform base with gilded effects, the surface painted with pink wild roses, forget-me-nots and fern foliage with gilt outlines on a peach bloom ground. Puce mark, date code for 1914. Height 14 cm
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A Royal Worcester Porcelain Game Bird Trumpet Large Vase, James Stinton, 1919 shape G 923; a study of a cock pheasant with his hen in a copse painted on a mossy ground, signed, and with a rear vignette of copse shrubbery, within misted gilt borders. Puce mark, year cypher 1919. Height 18.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester China Works Porcelain Pair Wild Ducks Painted Quatrefoil Vases, James Stinton, Grainger Worcester period 1889 - 1902, shape G 1047; painted with drakes taking flight from reed beds, signed, and with a vignette of flowering marsh plant, the other with a vignette of a copse on an ivory ground, between moulded classical swags above and moulded acanthus leaves and daisies below, blush salmon pink and yellow matt ground, gilded effects and trims. Green Grainger shield mark. Height 22.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester China Works Pair Bottle Vases with Covers, 1902 shape G 151; one painted with a cock pheasant on the ground with flowering gorse, a companion pheasant taking flight, and with a vignette of a flowering grass. The other painted with a mountain and loch landscape, a recumbent black-faced highland sheep, and with a vignette of a wild rose sprig, both with matt ivory blush grounds. Printed green Grainger & Co shield mark, date cipher for 1902. Height 18 cm
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A Royal Worcester Porcelain Highland Cattle Painted Two-Handled Pedestal Urn and Cover, Edward Townsend, 1956 shape 1572; the neo-classical form with acanthus capped scrolling shoulder handles with mask terminals, painted with three highland cattle grazing on flowering heathland, misty mountains in the distance, on a mottled ground, signed, and a vignette of flowering heather amongst a rocky landscape. Black mark, date cipher 1956. Note: possible repair to finial. Height 27 cm
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A Royal Worcester porcelain highland sheep, painted two handled neo-classical vase, signed H. Davis shape 229H, the elegant tall ovoid form with a gilt-moulded short trumpet neck, the fore with two black-faced sheep and a lamb in a valley of rocks and heather, near a loch, towered over by crags, painted on a mottled ground, to the rear a vignette of misted trees and rocks, the vase with a beaded rim and gilt trim, acanthus moulded handles finished in gilt. Puce mark. Height 31.2 cm
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A Royal Worcester Porcelain Pair Water Carrier Figures, C.1891 - 1893 shape 1250, Rd. No.84463; the turbaned male carries an amphora, the female supports a large handled vessel upon her shoulder, gilt and enamel decorated on a tinted matt ivory ground. Puce marks. Height 24 cm
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A Royal Worcester porcelain cattle in a Lakescape painted shallow bowl, signed J.Stinton painted with five cattle watering at a lakeside beneath summer trees in soft tones on a mottled and white ground, bordered by gilt and cobalt blue, the rim with fine gilded leaf pattern. Puce mark, date code for 1912. Diameter 23.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester porcelain cattle in a Lakescape painted shallow bowl, signed J.Stinton companion to the above, painted with five cattle watering at a lakeside beneath summer trees in soft tones on a mottled and white ground, bordered by gilt and cobalt blue, the rim with fine gilded leaf pattern. Puce mark, date code for 1912. Diameter 23.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester porcelain pheasants in a landscape painted shallow bowl, signed JAs.Stinton painted with a cock and a hen pheasant in the grounds of a remote castle, in soft tones on a mottled and white ground, bordered by patterned gilt and cobalt blue, the rim with fine gilded leaf pattern. Puce mark, circa 1910. Diameter 23.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester Porcelain Figural Dolphin and Shell Small Dish on an oval plinth, glossy clear overglaze. Green mark. Height 11.2 cm
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A mid 20th century Venetian glass pair of blackamoor candlesticks each as a kneeling male figure holding a bowl form candlestick, the head, arms and legs in black glass, the black hair and shoes with gold shot highlights, the frilled garment in milk glass with gold shot highlights set on a milk and clear glass stepped domed base with gold shot high lights, probably Barovier and Tosa. No marks. Height 26.5 cm.
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A Royal Doulton Fishscale flambe bud vase the varied green glazes with yellow speckled effects. Flambe and Royal Doulton marks. Height 20.6 cm
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A Ruskin Orange Lustre squat baluster vase raised on a large ring foot, the base impressed Ruskin England 1922. Height 15.5 cm. Diameter 12 cm
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A Ruskin Orange Lustre Mallet Vase the inverse baluster form with a slightly tapering neck, the base impressed marks Ruskin England 1915. Height 21 cm
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A Ruskin Orange Lustre Tall Vase of gentle tapering form with an everted rim and supported on a spreading ring foot, the base with impressed marks Ruskin England 1914. Height 27.4 cm
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A Carlton Ware Jardiniere well decorated with a fantasy bird in polychrome on a mottled green ground. Note; hairline to rim. Height 16.5 cm
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A Clarice Cliff 'Gayday' design footed conical small bowl shape 383. Note; some glaze scratches and glaze frit. Diameter 11.5 cm. Height 5.3 cm
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A Clarice Cliff 'Bizarre' design circular large bowl painted in a palette of greens and browns and raised on a ring foot. Diameter 21 cm. Height 8.9 cm
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A Keith Murray Wedgwood vase powder blue matt glazed body, lathe turned, tapering cylindrical and decorated with incised banding. Km mark. Note: hairline crack. Height 29 cm
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A Satin-Finished Marbled Small Vase signed Muller Fres, Luneville the upper section in orange and yellow shading to blue, satin finish with etched signature. Circa 1900's. Note; small rim chips. Height 11.5 cm
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A Qing Dynasty mid 19th century Chinese famille rose ribbed deep medium bowl finely decorated with swallows and pond fish, butterflies and flowers. Note; old small chips to rim. Height 11 cm. Diameter 17 cm.
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A late Qing Dynasty famille rose plate a roundel of crested birds, rock and flowers decorated in bright enamels against a deep green ground. Diameter 21.4 cm
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Two Chinese Celadon Small Bowls in the Song Style each with sang de boeuf glaze, and raised on a small ring foot. Diameter 11.7 cm. Height 6 cm
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A Satsuma crested birds painted rectangular dish the flat well painted with a pair of wading birds painted with flowering iris, the walls with gilded leaf motifs on a cobalt blue ground. Base signed. Length 13.8 cm. Width 10.8 cm. Height 3 cm
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A Qing Dynasty 19th century Rice Paper and Lacquer Fan in Lacquer box the rice paper fan painted to one side with forty figures conversing in courtyards and interiors, each figure with his or her's facial features finely painted on shaped ivory pieces, the robes with gilded patterns. The reverse painted with finely painted rose and flower sprigs and a number of song birds on a blue-grey ground, the black lacquered wood frame of finely detailed gilded chinoiserie reserves of figures in courtyards,…
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A Chinese 19th century Wood Carved Card Case all-over fine relief carved with spring scene of figures, pagodas, willows and trees in blossom. Note; some small wood loss. Height 10.8 cm. Width 6.8 cm
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An Oriental Hanging Balance Scale in forged iron and hardwood, with inlaid graduations and Chinese characters. Length 87 cm
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An Oriental Bronze Urn and Cover standing on four fish form legs, the circular body surmounted by a cover of a boy holding a ball. Circa 1920. Height 28.5 cm
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