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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 Decorative Cast Bronze Buddha Head mounted on a wooden stand. Height 51 cm
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A pair of Tibetan lion dogs in cast metal with extensive enamelled decoration in red, yellow and green on a blue background. Height 30 cm. Length 40 cm
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A Chinese pair of large cloisonne ginger jars with covers the jar body with a spring time scene of prunus blossoms, rocks and a bird, the rear with a vignette of magnolia blooms on a mid blue ground, the cover with a flowering prunus branch. 20th century. Height 23.2 cm
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A Chinese pair of cloisonne small vases of baluster form, pink and white peonies and prunus in a floral decorated vase, butterflies, brass floral inlay reddish-brown enamel ground. 20th century. Height 15 cm
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A 20th century Chinese cloisonne large deep bowl with a shaped rim, the surfaces peonies and bird decorated, deep blue enamel ground with brass cloud inlay, and raised on a brass ring foot. Diameter 26.2 cm. Height 8.6 cm
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A 20th century Chinese blue and white cloisonne medium vase the bulbous form with mask and ring handles at the tapering neck, the body with a continuous various blues enamel floral and foliate decoration on a white ground. Height 20.4 cm
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An Early 20th Century Sumida Gawa Fern Bowl the rim with two raised women figures opposed, the well wall with a rocky outcrop supporting a panelled dwelling. Note; hairline crack. Diameter 20.5 cm. Height 7 cm
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A late 19th/early 20th century table top revolving bookcase of square section and supported on a bevelled square base, finished in dark stained mahogany. Width 29.5 cm. Height 28 cm
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A Smoker's Cabinet in Oak with metal mounts, two doors and a hinged lift-up cover, the interior fitted with small drawers and a full drawer, a three pipe rest attached to one of doors. Note; the cream glazed humidor with old lid repair. Height 26.4 cm. Width 32.2 cm. Diameter 20.5 cm
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A Late Victorian Period Rosewood Stationery Cabinet/Compendium with Sheriton Revival Inlay the box of rectangular section, the slightly domed hinged lid and fall front with anathemion inlay, opening to reveal a fitted interior for papers and envelopes, ink bottle, two small drawers, the hinged fold-out writing support and lid underside with gilt bordered green moroccan leather inlay, brass hinges, escutcheon and lock (working) with key, gilt metal carry handles. Rd number 173368 in gilt, original trade…
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A Georgian period slope and serpentine front knife box in walnut veneer, with brass swing side handles and pierced back plates, large brass escutcheon, brass clasp loss to the cover, the hinged cover with small brass pull handle opening to reveal a mahogany fitted interior decorated with stringing inlay, the box supported on four ball and claw brass small feet. Note; veneer stress crack to left side. Height 36.2 cm. Width 22.6 cm. Diameter 22 cm
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A 19th century Painted Louis XV Style Chair cane filled back and bowed caned seat in moulded frame, on crested cabriole legs. Height 89 cm.
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A Highly Decorative French Boulle Bureau Plat Writing or Centre Table with a serpentine top, raised on cabriole legs with ornate foliate and mask moulding. Cut brass and red tortoiseshell, the top centred with a depiction of a charioteer mask, centred drawer to one side. Note; some loose inlay and small shell loss. Weight 143 cm. Diameter 85 cm. Height 76 cm.
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An Early 19th century Gallery Tray Topped Night Stand in mahogany and with a single two doored cupboard. Note; attention required to gallery
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An early 19th century fold over topped supper table in mahogany the frieze with a simple ebony line inlay above four reeded and turned legs which terminate in brass casters, circa 1820. Note; crack to top veneer. Height 95 cm. Width 50 cm
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Two Victorian period balloon backed chairs in rosewood the backs and cabriole legs carved with bunches of grapes and vine leaves, circa 1860. Note; the back of one in need of attention
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A Hepplewhite style, serpentine shaped hall table in mahogany and standing on tapered square section legs, incorporating an earlier cock beaded drawer with rococo shaped brass handles, circa 1890. Width 113 cm. Diameter 51 cm
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A Good Carved Armchair the frame and arm supports with carved decoration, turned legs to the front. Circa 1860. Height 99 cm
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A 19th century Inverse Breakfront Sideboard in Mahogany with four arch topped doors and central drawer below a mirror back, the mirror within a carved and moulded frame surmounted by a stylised crest. Circa 1860
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A Victorian period dining table in mahogany standing on four turned tulip shaped legs terminating in brass capped castors, circa 1880. Width 103 cm. Length 151 cm. Extended
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A Victorian spoon backed ladies' chair with a pale walnut frame, scroll carved top rail and standing on cabriole legs
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An Early 19th century 'D' Ended Extension Dining Table in Mahogany standing on eight turned tapering shaped legs and with flame mahogany veneered frieze. Circa 1820. Width 120 cm. Length 168 cm extended
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A 19th century Mahogany Pembroke Table circa 1830, standing on four tapering reeded legs terminating with replacement brass castors. Extended Length 90 cm. Width 47 cm
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An Early 19th century Hooped Back Windsor Arm Chair in elm and with pierced beech wood back slats, standing on turned legs and stretcher rails. Circa 1820
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A Victorian period high backed Gothic chair in rosewood the back with twist turned columns supporting ornately carved cresting rail and the tapestry panelled back, the seat serpentine shaped with tapestry upholstery and standing on cabriole front legs. Note; partial loss on side dome, circa 1860
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An early 19th century swivel topped supper table in flame mahogany the top supported on an octagonal baluster shaped column in turn on a circular platform on four carved feet. Note; some looseness requiring attention. Width 90 cm. Diameter 45.5 cm
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A Regency Sideboard in Oak (Rare) circa 1830, the twin pedestals with stylised column shaped doors with scroll carved tops. The top with three ogee shaped drawers and with a backboard of scroll acanthus and papyrus carving. Width 190 cm. Diameter 64 cm
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A Victorian period walnut side chair of delicate style the balloon back and back splat pierced and with dome decoration, circa 1870
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A William IV period large and impressive breakfronted sideboard in flame mahogany the base standing on a plinth with four cupboard doors each with recessed panels with ogee shaped mouldings, the two end cupboards with scroll mounted columns. Three ogee shaped drawers in the top frieze. surmounted by a serpentine shaped back with central foliate and fruit carving, circa 1835. Note; some veneer losses. Width 226 cm. D 64 cm
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A Regency foldover card table in rosewood standing on four reeded tapering legs, the frieze with a border of beaded moulding (some loss). Maroon baize lined interior, circa 1820. Length 91.5 cm. Diameter 45.5 cm
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An early Victorian bow fronted chest of five drawers in faded mahogany, the drawers with rounded edges and replacement swan neck handles. Standing on replacement ogee shaped bracket feet. Width 92 cm. Diameter 52 cm
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A Victorian period occasional table in walnut, circa 1860, the shaped oval burr top with inlaid floral cartouche, standing on a fluted column on a carved tripod base
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A Victorian period walnut piano stool with revolving seat and standing on a carved tripod base, circa 1860
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A Late 19th century Corner Cupboard in Mahogany with a single fielded panel door opening onto two oak shelves. Circa 1890
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An interesting chair in kauri and Totara the sides which also form the arms with carved gothic style tracery, circa 1900, made for an Arts & Crafts house in Christchurch
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A Gothic revival bookcase comprising of four fixed shelves, the shaped ends with carved quatrofoil decoration, some losses. Height 141.5 cm weight 160 cm. Diameter 31 cm.
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A rectangular low table in True arts and Crafts Gothic style the top with chamfered edges is probably in oregon pine and is supported on kauri square section legs and stretchers supported by pointed gothic arches. Made for an arts and Crafts house in Christchurch
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A Large Victorian Style Mahogany Framed Bevelled Mirror with stylised flower and foliate decoration. Height 184 cm. Weight 147 cm.
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A small Regency style writing table in cedar standing on four plain turned legs and with three drawers with ebony inlay, replacement handles, the top loose and with ring marks. Width 100 cm. Diameter 52 cm
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An oak plank top farmhouse table of dowel construction, with cleated ends and a drawer at each, standing on chamfered post legs supported by square section stretchers, the legs have been raised on blocks, circa 1880. Length 160 cm. Width 72 cm
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A Continental Two Doored Cupboard in Burr Walnut the doors with moulded panels under a shaped cornice crested by shell carving, the interior fitted with adjustable shelves. Width 123 cm. Diameter 52 cm. Height 201 cm
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A 19th century Chinese Camphor Wood Set of Three Screens the upper panels with carvings of sages, attendants and auspicious characters on a river. Worn paint finish. From Dongyang Province, circa 1870. Each Height 252 cm. Width 47 cm
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A Chinese Pair of Antique Doors in Weathered Elm with iron decoration and ring handles, the doors within a later frame
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A Rosewood Cylinder Bureau Bookcase of Hybrid Origin the base with a two doored cupboard under a bureau which opens onto pigeon holes and a maroon baize writing surface. The glazed top with turned columns supporting the detachable cornice which along with the door is mounted with bobbin turning. Manufactured most probably within the last 50 years. Note; various splits and losses. Height 125 cm. Width 61 cm
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An 18th Century Oak Coffer plain three panel top with later carved edge the front with three later carved inset panels. Replacement bracket feet. Width 129 cm. Diameter 57 cm
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A Late Victorian Jacobean Style Secretaire on Stand in Oak the base with four bobbin turned legs with carved stretcher and rails and a wooden tray bottom. The secretaire with all-over carvings of mythical birds and figures, the frieze under the gadrooned cornice is a slim drawer with carved floral bosses, the fall front opens to an interior of small drawers and a central cupboard. Circa 1890. Weight 98 cm. Diameter 52 cm. Height 155 cm.
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A Late Victorian Period Ebonised Oak Wellington Chest the seven drawer fronts and side supports carved with leaves and fruits and with lion's masks. The top with an upstanding shelf with matching carving. Circa 1890. Height 166.6 cm. Weight 66.6 cm. Diameter 45 cm.
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A Late Victorian Period Davenport in Walnut the inlaid writing slope with American cloth inset opening to a satin beech lined interior, the stationery box with similar inlay. The right hand side with four drawers.
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An Art Deco Dining Suite in Birdseye Maple and Coromandel Wood Veneer and laminate, comprising of six chairs and table. The table top with rounded corners and quartered veneer is supported at each end by prong shaped stands. The chairs with shaped veneer backs and with slightly sabre shaped front legs. Patterned velour upholstery. Circa 1930
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An Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet in Birdseye Maple Veneer a companion piece to the previous lot. A large semi-circular door to the left-hand side opens to a satin beech lined cupboard with mirrored shelves with chrome galleries. Two lockable cupboards are under two drawers (one fitted for cutlery), which are beside a sliding glass doored, mirrored cupboard. The handles and knobs in metal and patterned ivorine. The whole standing on a coromandel wood laminated plinth. Circa 1930. Length 180 cm. Width 58.5 cm
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A Chandelier with six branches radiating from a central basket which has three lights. Modern
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An Elkington, Manchester Bracket Mantel Clock veneered stepped domed top, the clock front with ribbon and floral inlay, the slightly convex face with black Roman numerals behind a hinged convex glazed cover, scrolling foliate fretworked side panels below brass carrying handles, the clock raised on brass bracket feet. Note; faults inc.some minor splitting to veneer. Height 42.2 cm. Width 34.5 cm. Diameter 24.6 cm
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A French Brass Encased Carriage Clock the gilded brass case with a bow front, bevelled glass to all sides and an arched panel in the top, the convex dial with black Arabic numerals and fine Breguet hands, a smaller subsidiary alarm below with Arabic numerals with alarm and repeat, presented in an blue velvet lined old case (not original to the clock) and with key. Height 17 cm. inc. carrying handle
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A German Musical Alarm Clock in carriage syle chromed tin case with gilt metal carry handle and swing back door, with key, (not tested), embossed gilt metal face plate, paper dial (some age-related staining and foxing), with black Roman numerals, a small subsidiary dial with Arabic numerals a VI and subsidiary seconds at XII. Note; some corrosion to the body. Height 15 cm
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A German Musical Alarm Clock in carriage syle chromed tin case with gilt metal carry handle and swing back door, with key, (not tested), embossed gilt metal face plate, paper dial (some age-related staining and foxing), with black Arabic numerals, a smaller alarm dial at 6 and subsidiary seconds at 12. Note; some corrosion to the body. Height 15 cm
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A Car Dashboard Clock chromed case, the white enamel face with faults. Diameter 9 cm
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A French Heavy Cast Brass and Four Glass Compensating Pendulum Clock white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, open escapement. Height 30.5 cm
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A Brass Cased Carriage Clock four bevelled glass side viewing panels including the back door, and a glazed panel in the top, (the front panel with a chip to lower R. edge), black Roman numerals on a white enamel panel, repeat mechanism, key present, maker unknown. Height 12.2 cm. Leather carry case with faults
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A Black Bear Skin Rug with full head mount and black felt edging
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A Female Large Portrait in oil on canvas the subject seated and distracted from reading a book, she wearing a red velvet gown with white lace and bows, signed S. Bambi. Mounted in an elaborate giltwood frame. Frame Height 128.5 cm. Width 96.5 cm
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An Antique Copy of a Holy Family Group oil on canvas. Frame Height 125 cm. Width 152 cm
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An Antique Copy of Rubens Portrait of His Sons Albert and Nicholas oil on canvas. Frame Height 165 cm. Width 101 cm
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A Good Quality Portrait Miniature of a woman in elaborate Regency costume, the original ornate gilt frame with some small faults, some flaking to the painting. C1830. Height 23.5 cm. Width 18.7 cm
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A Small 19th century Oil Painting of a European coastal landscape. Height 19.5 cm. Width 23.5 cm
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A French Pair Antique Engravings, Framed E.De La Commune De ParisE' Frame Height 53 cm
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A Framed Engraving 'Bewohner der Sandwich - Inseln' of a young man and a young woman, handcoloured. Note; some minor foxing. Frame Width 44.2 cm. Height 37.8 cm
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A Framed Bookplate 'Iles Hawai' titled 'La Reine Kahoumanou', handcoloured. Frame Length 42 cm. Height 34.8 cm
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A Framed Needlepoint Tapestry depicting a Romantic period scene. Frame Height 84 cm. Width 62 cm
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A Machine Worked Modern Tapestry depicting The Lady and The Unicorn. Frame Height 50.6 cm. Width 50.6 cm
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An Oil Hunting Scene, attributed to Ansell presented in a gilt wood frame. Note; some loss to gilt. Frame Width 54.4 cm. Height 35.2 cm
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