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Antiques & Decorative Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:165
Sale Title:Antiques & Decorative ArtsLots with images:161
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:120
Date:7-Aug-2008
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A late 19th century French optometrist's quality Optical Testing Set in original brass mounted mahogany case including each of the testing spheriques concaves and spheriques convexes with metal detailed tabs, circa 1870. Note; some lenses absent but set near complete. Width 53.1 cm. Depth 32 cm. Height 7 cm
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An Antique Turkish Bucket the wooden body with ring turned decoration, with a brass collar and handle mounts. One has a cross and crescent motif. Note; old repairs and losses. Height 29 cm
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A 19th century birdseye maple with timber inlay sewing box the hinged lid decorated with multi-diamond veneer inlays resulting in a cubed pattern, the interior with a compartmented lift-out tray, the box supported on wood turned feet. Width 29 cm. Depth 21.8 cm. Height 13.5 cm
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A highly decorative sarcophagus twin tea caddy the fore and domed lid panels decorated with birdseye maple foliate inlay, remnants of wood supports for the now absent wood ring handles, mother of pearl escutcheon, the hinged lid lifting to reveal two covered compartments, supported on four bun feet
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A 19th century walnut and decorative pierced brass card and games box of shallow rectangular form, the hinged lid with a brass scrolling foliate and dice pierced and engraved spandrel at each corner, and a brass three playing card motif centred, the box front panel with an ornate large foliate pierced and engraved brass escutcheon, the lid lifting to reveal five open compartments with original ‘Silver' paper lining, the lid interior with padded satin lining. Width 28 cm. Depth 17.2 cm. Height 6.8 cm
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A Crimson Stained and Natural Chess Set of the Staunton Pattern and Tooled Leather Chess Board the chess set complete in bone, the King height 7 cm, the crimson stain in bright original colour, with some minor wear/loss of stain to some pieces. The folding games board with a fine hide playing surface, tooled and gilt decoration
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A wood cased set of 19th century English Dominos the complete set with ebony wood backs and bone fronts, each tablet centrally pinned with a brass pin, the wood case with a sliding top
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Sable fur and fully lined three-quarter length coat, with an embroidered cloth label for 'Manufacturing Furriers J. S. Grounds & Co Ltd 96 Lichfield St, Christchurch'
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Louis Vuitton suitcase in monogrammed canvas with a leather handle and trim, two trunk latches, a central lock, brass corners and a removable tray to the interior
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A vintage 'Gilli Originals New York' lucite and metal oblong handbag, the two tray design in deep amber with a moulded same colour Lucite clasp which secures the top tray, the lower compartment by a push-activated metal hook clasp, the hinged bevelled edge lid with an elegant curved horseshoe swing handle, the base lower edge also bevelled, the lower compartment with the original label
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A Georgian period pair of cut steel Buckles slightly curved with fibre remnants on black possibly leather inserts, each with a spring release along with the chape and tongue to hold the buckle securely. Length 6.5 cm. Width 4.4 cm
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Two vintage 'Amber' and wood parasol handles each with chipping faults. Length 21 cm. and length 25 cm
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An Agate Handled Three Piece Desk Set including a seal, paper small knife, the third item with just the shaped agate handle remaining
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A 9ct yellow gold powder small compact plain, with an internal mirror to the hinged cover. Birmingham 1924
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An Edwardian period sterling silver spectacles case with sterling silver framed blue tinted glasses the case upper surface floral and scrolling foliate engraved with a vacant cartouche, and with a pierced sterling silver attached suspension hook, both marked Birmingham 1902, the spectacles with folding arms, marks for London
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A J. W. Benson sterling silver Cased Half Hunter Pocket Watch (not tested), white enamel face, Roman numerals, with a seconds subsidiary dial at VI, the dial 'J.W. Benson 58 & 60 Ludgate Hill'. London 1874
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An Edwardian period sterling silver three cigar case scrolling foliate engraved with the oblong cartouche vacant, gilt interior. Birmingham 1902. Length 12 cm. Width 6 cm
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A London 1902 sterling silver Cheroot holder of tapering oblong form, the surface all-over scrolling foliate engraved, the shield cartouche area script initialled, hinged cap and an attached suspension ring. Length 7 cm
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A sterling silver Butter Knife with Paua Shell Inlay Length 13.7 cm
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An early 20th century sterling silver four piece tea and coffee service with gadrooned rims and half fluted embossed bodies, raised on four bun feet, Birmingham marks, milk and sugar 1908, teapot 1906, coffee/hotwater pot 1920, various makers
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A sterling silver Wine Coaster the circular stand with silver neo-classical pierced sides and beaded rim, wood base. Marks rubbed. Diam.11 cm. Height 3.8 cm
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A Victorian period sterling silver three piece teaset comprising of a teapot, a two handled sugar basin and a cream or milk jug, the tall tapering hexagonal sectioned bodies with simplistic stylised scrolls with engraved panels, reeded shaped rims and simplistic raised scroll shaped bases, the milk and sugar with gilded interiors. London 1855, maker W. R.Smiley. Teapot Height 21 cm
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An Early 20th Century sterling silver Waikato A & P Association Trophy Covered Jug plain and engraved 'Wright Memorial Cup Waikato A & P Assocn Won By Mrs F. Luard Wright For Jerseys November 1904'. London 1905. Note; surface dimples. Height 13 cm
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An Edwardian Period sterling silver Oblong Shaped Three Piece Teaset Birmingham, rococo style foliate and floral embossed with repousse details, the cartouches vacant, the teapot (1902) with an ebonised handle and lid finial, the milk jug (1904) and two handled sugar basin (1904) with gilded interiors. Maker S*B
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A sterling silver Repousse Presentation Small Punch Bowl with engraved dedication and signatures. 20th Century, stamped 'Sterling'. Height 10.2 cm. Diam.18 cm
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A Georgian Revival sterling silver Three Piece Teaset Birmingham, of oblong section with embossed reeded and facetted bodies, the teapot (1925) spout decorated in the same manner, the milk jug (1922) and the two handled sugar bowl (1922) with gilded interiors. Maker H.C.D
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A Victorian period sterling silver crested 'Civil Service Athletic Sports' trophy goblet a Veterans Race second prize May 1870 cup, decorated with an engraved crest with the motto 'Ut Quocunque Paratus'. .that I May be 'Prepared on Everyside', the motto of the Earl of Cavan, a coat of arms and an oval 'Medallion' containing three classical figures in relief. London 1869. Height 18 cm
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An Indian silver repousse large covered jar the jar body and cover profusely all-over decorated with embossed birds amongst flowering foliage, floral engraved bands encircling the tapering shoulder and straight neck, the base with a coronet, initialled 'Bc' script lettering engraved. Height 32 cm
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An Indian silver repousse large jardiniere with a fluted rim, the surface decorated with a deeply embossed continuous frieze of Moghal figures mounted on horses and elephants and hunting large game animals such as the bear, the tiger and the lion, between a shoulder border of fruiting vines and a lower band of acanthus leaves. Note; some minor wear. Height 22 cm. Diam.27 cm
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A Victorian period sterling silver classical table lamp the former centre piece beautifully cast, the triangular plinth decorated with three dolphins, masks and festoons supporting an upper circular stand with a beaded rim on which sits a fish tailed merman, bearing a large classical vase upon his shoulders. London 1870. Height 67.5 cm. Including shade
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A 19th century Scottish silver presentation two handled cup embossed and chasing decorated with laurel festoons and two wreath cartouches, one containing engraved soldiers, the other with the engraved wording, 'Presented by Mrs Lawson Br' Lossie To, the 7th E Duff R.V. URquhart and Its Subdivision Ploscarden 1877'. Edinburgh 1868. Height 23.5 cm
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A sterling silver Three Pronged Fork London 1901. Length 24 cm
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Six sterling silver forks and three matching sterling silver spoons the six forks (1903, 1883, 1884) and three matching sterling silver spoons (1827) in double struck fiddle and thread pattern, all with script initial engraving. London hallmarks
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An Edwardian Period sterling silver Helmet Cream Jug London 1902. Note; tear to top edge and some distortion. Height 10.2 cm
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A Late Victorian Period sterling silver Three Piece Teaset of oval section with plain 'half-fluted' bodies, the teapot (London1886) handle and finial in ebony, the helmet shaped jug (London 1895) and two handled sugar (London 1887) with reeding to the handles
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A sterling silver table photograph frame circular, plain with a reeded border on a wood frame, early 20th century. Height 6.5 cm
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A sterling silver table photograph frame to take a rectangular picture, mounted on wood, Birmingham 1919, with some denting to silver edges
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A sterling silver table photograph frame to take a rectangular picture, mounted on wood. Birmingham 1919. Height 19 cm
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A sterling silver table photograph frame plain, to take a rectangular picture, mounted on wood. Birmingham 1920. Height 17 cm
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A Continental silver miniature grandfather clock the movement engraved Ellicot London. Note: faults. Height 21.2 cm
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A sterling silver and Tortoise Shell Mounted Table Clock Swiss made movement, the white enamel clock face with black Arabic numerals, a seconds subsidiary dial at 6, mounted in a shaped tortoise shell piece within a silver frame on wood. Birmingham 1923. Height 7.8 cm. Width 9 cm
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A Silver Overlay Green Glass Toilette Water Bottle the collar and bottle body in rococo style pierced overlays of raised birds amongst raised branches of flowers and foliage, with engraved and repousse detailing, the bottle with pierced silver capped stopper. Marks 85, maker Sm. Height 15 cm
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A glass fruits and beads decorated ornate table lamp, on a metal mount
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An East European Toilette Water Bottle of rectangular section and decorated with sprigs of flowers in bright enamels, the stopper with a pierced ceramic cover and finial. Height 20 cm
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A Set of Six Stuart Crystal Sherry Glasses two glasses with faults. Height 10 cm
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A set of six Waterford Crystal Colleen pattern red wine glasses on tapering hexagonal sectioned tall stems. Height 18.8 cm
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A set of six Waterford Crystal Colleen pattern Iced Beverage glasses on short stems. Height 12.2 cm
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A Waterford Crystal handled decanter/jug the circular base star cut, with a facetted and long stemmed stopper
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Two sets of six Waterford Crystal stemmed small glasses on tapering hexagonal sectioned long stems, one set of six for liqueur. Height 9 cm, the other set of six for sherry. Height 12.8 cm
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A Waterford Crystal circular large bowl of a pleasing form. Diam.30 cm. Height 10.8 cm
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A modern design glass perfume bottle probably of American manufacture, the squat circular weighty form with four straight cut sides in brown and amber tones. Height 12 cm
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A modern design glass perfume bottle, probably of American manufacture, the weighty ovoid form with two straight cut sides and a ribbed surface in clear glass and deep blues, surface with small faults
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A modern design twist glass table lamp cranberry, electric blue and clear glass, maker unknown. Height 59.5 cm.inc. Shade
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A 19th century Meissen porcelain framed table clock the oval 'Silver' (not tested) clock face extensively scrolling foliate engraved surrounding the circular dial with black Roman numerals, the cartouche named J. W. Benson 25 Old Bond St, London in black lettering, mounted in an oval porcelain frame with moulded oval 'Jewelling' and acanthus leaves, and decorated with applied raised forget-me-nots and leaves, surmounted by two cherubs holding a raised multi-flowered garland, gilded trims. Blue crossed…
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A Moorcroft Pomegranate Design Tall Tapering Vase the rounded shoulder curving into a short neck, the fruits painted on a varied green and blue ground, the lower vase body decorated with an encircling berries border. Signed William Moorcoft, impressed Cobridge factory mark. Note; some restoration, rim chip repair. Height 32 cm
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A Moorcroft Hibiscus Design Tall Bottle Vase with dusky pink flowers and showing a green ground. Green Walter Moorcroft painted initials and later printed paper Royal Warrant label '...Potters to the Late Queen Mary...', in use 1953 - 1978. Height 32 cm
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A Moorcroft Clematis Design Squat Oval Vase showing a mottled deep blue ground. The base with a later printed paper Royal Warrant label in use 1953 - 1978. Length 16.4 cm. Width 9 cm. Height 8.8 cm
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A Caverswall Two-Handled Campana Large Urn and Cover, 2191 in fine bone china, the urn and cover exterior surfaces richly decorated with russet floral and 'Romany 22ct gold' foliate panels and gold diaper patterns on a deep blue ground, gold handles, borders and trims, by W. R. Tipton. Height 50 cm
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A Set of Five 19th century Meissen Style Monkey Orchestral Figures including players of the drum, cello, flute and bagpipes, together with the orchestral conductor. Note; the set with faults and repairs. Height 16.5 cm
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An English Victorian Porcelain Fruit Plate painted with four butterflies and a beetle in gilt, black and red, amongst green and mauve/purple foliage on a white ground within a turquiose and gilt pattern scalloped border. Diam.21 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 miniatures and flowers. Height 41 cm
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A Late 19th century Copeland Willow Pattern Cake Plate with a scalloped rim and raised on a scalloped spreading foot. Impressed base marks. Diam.28.6 cm. Height 5.2 cm
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Large Copeland Spode Jasperware 'Harvest' jug decorated with hops, a vine and ale house figures on a cornflower blue ground, with the brown mark
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A Copeland Spode's blue and white 'Italian' pattern large ashet/meat plate with a shaped rim and an oblong well, the upper surface typically all-over transfer decorated. Impressed Copeland mark, impressed 20 in and 28, blue oval '. .England' Mark. Width 53.5 cm. Depth 41.2 cm
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A Rockingham or Spode Tea Service in green floral pattern with gilding. Comprising: sugar bowl, teapot, circular plate, two rectangular cake plates, six teacups and saucers, eight cocoa cups and saucers. Note; with some faults
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A pair of Royal Worcester porcelain flat backed small jugs shape number 1094, similarly decorated with briar roses and forget-me-nots on a blush ivory/peach ground, the moulded handles finished in gilt, gilded trims. Green mark.
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A late 19th century poultry decorated four-case lacquer Inro, signed depicticting a hen and rooster in black, red and gold hera maki-e on a kinji ground, the reverse with a detailed tree in blossom in hira maki-e on a kinji ground. Length 9.2 cm. Width 59m, the accompanying netsuke, a wood carved rooster
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A Kutani Two Piece Censer the pierced squat circular upper body decorated with three panels, including female figures in an indoor scene, two of flowers and butterflies, fruits and birds on a white ground with reserves of gilded foliate and cloud patterns on a red ground, surmounted by a Buddha figure holding a lotus leaf and bloom. The base with moulded dragons and clouds, gilded foliate pattens on a red ground and raised on three legs. Three character marks. Note; loss to lotus bloom. Height 29 cm
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A Pink Fish and Prawn Decorated Plate amongst pond weeds and enclosed by a border of bamboo canes, diaper motifs and flowers in a soft palette. Note; rim crack. Diam.23.4 cm
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A Decorative Bronze Mirror with shaped border and cast decoration of hunting horsemen. Diam.17.5 cm
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A yellow glazed brush pot with moulded decoration of figures in a bamboo grove. Impressed character marks to the base. Note; hairline crack to the lip. Height 11.5 cm
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A Porcelain Small Jardiniere and Stand with enamelled floral decoration surrounding four circular panels containing gilt characters. Note; some loss to the enamels, small chip to the saucer. The pot with six character marks to the base. Height 11.5 cm
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A Pair of Canton Porcelain Lion Dog Mask Handled Vases of tapering cylindrical form, the four panels with delicate figures in mauves, turquoise and contrasting orange enamels on a white ground, the reserves of crysanthemums and scrolling leaves on a mauve ground below leaf decorated curved neck. Note; some enamel scratches, one vase with a firing stress fracture under the rim. Height 24 cm
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An Early Republic Period Eggshell Porcelain Bowl with broad gently tapering fluted walls and a foliate edge, the exterior decorated with a continuous frieze depicting the nine small five-toed dragons species cavorting amongst flowering foliage including chrysanthemums, peonies, daisies and convolvulus in bright enamels, bright yellow ground and enclosed by fine lappet borders, the interior walls with eight floral studies in enamels on a pearly white ground surrounding an enamelled rondel featuring a fierce…
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A pair of famille rose porcelain covered small jars the baluster forms decorated with a large panel depicting an interior scene of four figures conversing, and an opposing large panel featuring birds and flowers. Note; both jars with faults. Height 21.5 cm
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A mid Qing Dynasty famille rose Lotus small bowl the fluted interior finely decorated with six swallows hovering above a central lotus pond of waves motifs and simple lotus blooms and leaves, the exterior with nine butterflies, some with gilt details, and restrained flowering foliage in enamels. Note; some chipping to petal-shaped rim. Height 6 cm
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A rare mid 19th century five piece famille rose export ware toilet set comprising of a large wash bowl and ewer, a chamber pot with cover, a tooth brush dish with cover, and a soap dish with drainer and cover, extensively enamelled and gilt decorated with alternating panels of conversing figures, butterflies, flowers and birds. Note; some faults
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A famille rose plate similarly painted to the above set with gilt ground reserves. Diam.21.2 cm
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A Chinese porcelain polychrome tapering cylindrical vase the straight short but wide neck with caligraphy, the vase body enamel decorated with three individual court figures each separated by symbolic inscriptions on a white ground. Height 22.8 cm
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A Chinese export blue and white porcelain plate painted with pagodas and a bridge. Chinese characters etched into the glaze. Note; rim chips. Diam.23.8 cm
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A delightful blue and white ginger jar and cover of small proportions, all-over decorated with stylised children at play. Character marks to the base. Height 8.5 cm
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An Oriental blue and white decorated jar and cover with a scene of women and children in a garden. Character marks to base. Height 16.5 cm
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A 19th century Chinese Metal Mounted Opium Jar with blue decoration of Buddhist symbols. Note; loss of central mount. Height 9.5 cm
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A (Probably) Japanese Antique Blue and White Porcelain Bowl an early copy of Chinese export ware, the well underglaze painted with flowers and simplistic scale diaper patterns, the walls with alternating panels of flower sprigs, naïve insects and diaper. Mid blue to greyish blue glazed, the greyish 'area' pitted with burst glaze bubbles. Orange lustre trim. Possibly Arita. Diam.26 cm
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A Pair of Oriental Blue and White Porcelain Ovoid Small Vases decorated with stylised birds and flowering foliage. Note; one with a crack to upper body. Height 15.2 cm
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A famille rose covered cricket jar the baluster pot body and cover decorated with a painted bird and enamelled flowers, the rear of the pot with black four calligraphy characters, the cover petals pierced dividing four painted stylised bats. Four character base mark, 19th century.Height 9.5 cm
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A Sung celadon glaze incised large bowl the walls scrolling foliage incised encircling a convex well, the bowl with a flat rim and raised on a large ring foot. Note; with restoration. Diameter32 cm. Height 5.5 cm
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An 18th century Chinese export ware teapot the underglaze blue bordered panels decorated in enamels with birds on a rocky outcrop with flowers and butterflies, the smaller panels to the body and lid with pink floral decoration and orange scale reserves. Note; repair to knob and hairline to spout. Height 13.5 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. Diameter11.7 cm. Height 6 cm
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A Shinto Period Japanese Sword 63.8 cm blade, signed 'Echizen Ju Mutsu (No) Kami Fujiwara Nobu Sada' mounted, the tsuka with shakudo fuchi kashira of birds in flight over waves, iron tsuba with inlaid floral theme and silver applied edge, black lacquer saya (kurikata missing). Note; faults to lacquer and losses
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A Pair of Carved Chinese Imperial Lions in Soapstone with some chipping to one base. Height 18 cm
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A Pair of Carved Chinese Buddhas on Kylin in Soapstone mounted on plaster filled wood shaped bases. Height 21.5 cm
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A Satsuma figural elephant and tiger table lamp the tiger sqirming beneath the weight of the elephant'sleg, presented on a shaped wood base. Height 23 cm. Width 16 cm
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An Oriental Wood Carved Immortal Figure on Stand carved in the round, standing and carrying a laughing child on his shoulder, his ample stomach escaping his robe. Height 28.8 cm
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An Oriental Wood Carved Long Bearded Immortal Figure on Stand carved in the round, standing, holding a pierced staff in one hand, a fruit in the other. Note; some minor loss. Height 37 cm
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An Oriental Wood Carved Figure of an Immortal, Tekkai carved in the round showing protruding ribs and standing on foliage, holding a bat in one hand, a staff in the other with a large cane hat at his back. Note; some small losses. Height 33.6 cm
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A Five Piece Suite of Miniature Traditional Chinese Furniture the hardwood typically inlaid with marble geometric shaped panels and mother-of-pearl foliate motifs. Comprising sofa, two chairs and two side tables
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A 20th century pair of cinnabar red lacquer vases on turned wood stands each deeply carved with peonies and rocky outcrops on a diaper background, the shoulder and reserves carved with chrysanthemum flowers. Height 25.5 cm
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An Early to Mid Qing Dynasty Intricately Carved Bullock Horn open carved pond scene depicting three ducks on a waved surface below a frog, butterfly and a bittern perched on lotus and reed stems, the horn supported on a wood open carved lotus and waves stand. Height 48 cm. inc.stand
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An African Ivory Carved Tusk on Stand the small tusk carved with eight ascending elephants, each carved in the round, the leader facing the open jaws of a crocodile. Collected in the 1950's. Length 50 cm
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