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May Antiques & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:713
Sale Title:May Antiques & Art AuctionLots with images:37
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:465
Date:20-May-2014
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A good early Victorian period silver circular bon bon dish, with ornate embossed decoration of fruit, flowers and leaves, the shaped rim with leaf and scroll engraving, standing on three feet. Diameter 140 mm, weight 238 grams. London 1847 by Edward Farrell
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A pair of greenstone handled silver coffee spoons. Birmingham 1928 by Clewley & Co
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An Edwardian trowel shaped silver bookmark, with a plain greenstone handle. Birmingham 1906 by Crisford & Norris Ltd. Length 10 cm
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An eight piece silver manicure set, with ornate embossed decoration in the French manner, including scissors, rouge pot, nail buffer, button hook, etc. Birmingham 1905 by Deakin & Francis Ltd. In original fitted box
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An Edwardian silver dressing table hand mirror, ornately embossed with cupids and grapevines. Birmingham 1902 by John Wilmot. Length 28 cm
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Two Art Nouveau silver embossed vanity items, a handled hair brush and a leaf form dish, both embossed with a matching panel of an awakening Art Nouveau woman amongst florals. Birmingham 1906 and 1905, maker for both Henry Matthews
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Three sterling silver bottle tickets, of plain octagonal shape on short chains, Port, Sherry and Dry Sherry, all marked 'Stg. Sil.'
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An Edwardian silver plated biscuit barrel, of tapering circular section, flared at the base, engraved in the classical manner with Greek figures and supported on four winged lion's paw feet. The base marked 'H.K. Auckland' (Heinrich Kohn). Height 18 cm
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A fine quality late 19th century silver plated coffee pot/hot water jug of circular section with reeded base and engraved decoration, the handle with ivory heat rings, the lid with pierced thumb piece, the interior gilded. By Martin Hall & Co. Height 17 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 Regency Old Sheffield Plate card tray, of faceted lozenge form, fine pierced band to the border, the oval cartouche with scroll initials
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A late 19th century 'Meriden' American silver plate large jug, tapered form, relief scrolling decoration, shell detail to the spout, overall Aesthetic decoration. Height 33 cm
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A Peter Woods design silver 'Queen's Baton replica XIV Commonwealth Games Auckland, N.Z., 1990', of tapered cylindrical form with raised stylised fern frond and leaf repeating designs on a finely textured ground, green enamel to the ends, covering the '1990 Commonwealth Games' detail, etc. On hardwood stand with engraved plaque. Weight 312gms. Length 20 cm
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A 19th century French heavy silver serving dish and cover, circular with handles issuing from the rim, the lid a marriage to the base. Diameter 21 cm. Weight 848g.
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An Edwardian silver cigarette case, oblong shape, both sides engraved with foliate scrolls and monogram to one side. Birmingham 1905. 8 cm x 7 cm
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A fine small decorative gold plated stand to display a precious vessel (glass, jade, rock crystal), with supporting arms adjusting to fit on a central threaded screw concealed within ornate filigrees incorporating turbaned heads, raised from a sexfoil lobed pierced spreading foot. Authenticated as recovered from the ship 'S.S.Medina' torpedoed off Devon in 1917 whilst carrying the art collection of Lord Carmichael of Castlecraig
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A Persian Baluchi tribal rug, decorated with three rows of oblong medallions, with three wide border guards, stylised geometric motifs in typical colours of red, dark blue and old ivory. Worn. 220 cm x 130 cm
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A Turkish hand knotted Milas prayer rug, the geometric mihrab decorated with stylised florals on a plum red ground framed by three borders with stylised floral and leaf meander patterns. The ends with long fringes. 18.5 cm x 111.8 cm
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A large old machine made carpet of Persian style, the field with a large central medallion and all-over floral motifs, six border guards with central wide guard, in colours mainly red, blue and brown. 364 cm x 274 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 large hand knotted Persian single saddlebag with intricate geometric designs in colours of dark blue, red, brown and ivory with a plain ivory Kelim back. 72 cm x 77 cm
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A small hand knotted Persian Turkoman rug, the field decorated with rows of gul motifs, multiple narrow border guards, mainly red, dark blue and brown. Width 400 mm, length 99 cm
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A small hand knotted Persian Turkoman rug, the field decorated with rows of gul motifs, multiple narrow border guards, in colours of plum red, dark blue, brown and ivory. Width 600 mm, length 123 cm
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A small hand knotted Persian Turkoman rug, the field decorated with rows of small gul motifs within oblong medallions, multiple narrow border guards in colours of rich dark red, dark blue, deep orange and old ivory. 135 cm x 64 cm
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A small hand knotted Baluchi tribal rug, narrow form, the field with four co-joined serrated diamond form medallions, one of the three border guards decorated with repeating animals, traditional tones of dark red and indigo, highlighted with ivory. 101 cm x 51 cm
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A small fine quality Persian Bijar rug, decorated with a formal floral design and large central floral medallion in colours of blue, red, rose pink, blue-green red, deep ochre and old ivory. 96 cm x 65 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan rug, the field decorated with two rows of gul motifs, multiple border guards, typical colours, in shades of red with small areas of orange and old ivory. 170 cm x 100 cm
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An Afghan hand knotted Bergesta runner, the field decorated with multiple diamond medallions within a triple border, in muted natural tones. 370 cm x 67 cm
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An old Caucasian Shirvan runner, the field decorated with a multitude of stylised boteh motifs on a dark indigo ground, framed by borders, the widest incorporating stylised animal representations. 420 cm x 90 cm
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An Uzbek Suzani hand woven table runner, decorated with circular rondels incorporating cruciform motifs on a red ground, framed by a running dog border. 243 cm x 80 cm
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An Afghan Baluch Sumac woven rug, all wool construction, decorated with multiple linial bands of various geometric designs, in natural colours. 280 cm x 125 cm
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An old Persian Azerbaijan hand knotted runner, the dark blue-black field decorated with four large geometric stylised vases of flowers, framed by a border of soft tangerine decorated with rosettes and stylised leaves. 320 cm x 108 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 pair of Afghan Bukhara Jalar tent hangings, each decorated with typical stylised motifs to the pile ground and with a fringe of red, blue and black dyed warp threads
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A small hand knotted Persian Sanandaj rug, with central medallion, intricate all-over floral designs and three narrow border guards in colours of red, dark blue, green, salmon pink and ivory. 70 cm x 63 cm
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A hand knotted Persian kellegi rug (a long type of carpet), the field decorated with a formal floral design, three border guards with a central wide floral guard in colours of rich red, dark blue, orange, brown and ivory. 325 cm x 105 cm
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A large hand knotted Afghan Turkoman rug, the field decorated with rows of herati motifs with running dog borders, three border guards, in typical colours of rich dark red, dark blue and ivory. 150 cm x 280 cm
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An Iranian Bakhtiari hand knotted carpet, the field with a central geometric medallion surrounded by stylised floral sprigs in quadrants with lotus flowers, all framed by a broad floral meander border, in tones of red, blue, salmon and ivory. 305 cm x 214 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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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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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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An old Persian hand knotted carpet, the large central floral medallion with pendant palmettes framed by a wreath of floral tendrils on a bright red ground, and with floral designs in the quadrants and a single narrow border with tones of blue, ivory and pale celadon green. 315 cm x 22 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 large hand knotted Persian Kerman carpet, with a large central formal floral medallion, shaped field with four corner designs, three border guards with central wide floral guard in colours of dark and light blue, shades of brown, rose pink and old ivory on a deep rich red ground. 370 cm x 260 cm
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A large hand knotted Persian Bakhtiari carpet, the field divided into rows of traditional squares decorated with flowers, leaves and Cypress trees, with seven border guards with a wide central herati guard, in colours of brick red, dark and light blue, green, brown, mustard, rose pink and old ivory. 400 cm x 300 cm
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A particularly large hand knotted Persian Tabriz carpet, c.1920/30, decorated with a large central floral medallion and floral islisi tendrils on a rich red ground framed by floral guards and a broad floral palmette meander border, in tones of salmon pink, indigo and bleu-celeste, along with various green and ivory highlights and a rich plum red ground. 460 cm x 300 cm
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A good N.Z. colonial kauri wash stand, the plain timber top with a deep thumbnail moulded edge, two drawers with mottled facings and metal ring handles above a spindled frieze, supported on four turned legs with platform base, beneath the top corners two leaf carved corbels. 115 cm x 44 cm x 76 cm
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A good N.Z. colonial kauri pedestal desk, the plain timber top with moulded edge, the three small drawers across the top and two cupboard doors with mottled kauri facings and metal handles, standing on bun feet with white china casters. 122 cm x 48 cm x 78 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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A N.Z. colonial kauri Scotch chest, the large deep drawer across the top with central hat drawer with two small dummy drawers on one side and two full small drawers on the other, all with mottled facings. The base section with three full width drawers, original Art Nouveau metal handles, column mouldings either side, plinth top with cut corners and plinth base. 123 cm x 50 cm x 134 cm
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An N.Z. colonial kauri hanging wall display cabinet, the top with a central small shelf above a bevelled mirror and conforming deeper shelf, both with fret cut arched mouldings above a glazed cabinet door flanked by three-quarter round shelves, a band of turned mouldings to the base, shaped back, further turned spindle detail. 97 cm x 32 cm x 151 cm
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A good N.Z. colonial kauri dressing table, the four drawers with mottled facings, the central mirror on leaf and scroll carved supports, spindle galleries, turned legs and platform base. 107 cm x 52 cm x 168 cm
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A good quality N.Z. colonial kauri Scotch chest, with mottled facings, the central top hat drawer with a pair of small drawers on either side and three deep full width drawers below, rounded side edges, deep plinth top, short turned legs and original wood and nickel plated handles. 118 cm x 51 cm x 124 cm
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A Victorian chess table, the circular top inlaid with a chess board set into sections of thickly veneered burr totara, raised on a tripod base. Considerably distressed. Diameter 670 mm, height 53 cm
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An old Korean provincial elm rice chest, the rectangular top lifting to reveal a simple storage box, pegged construction, with old wrought iron lock. 63 cm x 48 cm x 59 cm
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A Korean coin chest, the wooden chest lined with calligraphy paper, with decorative metal embellishments to all sides, brass handles to each side, three decorative hinges to lid, with fancy lock furniture. 86.5 cm x 40 cm x 41 cm
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A pair of Chinese rosewood bedside cabinets, of slightly tapering form, each with two doors with 'moon' lock escutcheons. 50 cm x 30 cm x 70 cm
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A pair of modern Chinese rosewood corner horseshoe elbow chairs, with dragon carved and pierced splats, panelled seats, X-stretchers and ball and claw feet
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A modern Chinese rosewood console table of oblong shape, the panelled top with thumbnail moulded edge and rounded corners supported on four square section legs with spade feet. Some surface marks. 182 cm x 68 cm x 75 cm
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A modern Chinese rosewood writing table, of plain oblong shape, with panelled top, thumbnail moulded edge. rounded corners, single sliding drawer and square section legs with spade feet. 151 cm x 51 cm x 69 cm
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A modern Chinese rosewood upright display cabinet with two glazed doors above two panelled doors, three adjustable shelves, plain top and four short legs with shaped aprons between 91 cm x 35 cm x 183 cm
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A modern Chinese rosewood side table, the oblong panelled top on four shaped legs with X-stretcher and ball and claw feet. 50 cm x 37 cm x 58 cm
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A modern Chinese rosewood side cabinet, of square shape with panelled top, single drawer and two small cupboard doors, raised on short feet, the front with dragon carved designs. Some surface marks. 56 cm x 56 cm x 55 cm
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A good quality modern Chinese rosewood side cabinet of plain oblong shape, with a panelled top, the two small drawers and one deep drawer with Shou carved handles. 53 cm x 60 cm x 69 cm
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A small Chinese Mandarin's chair, the back decorated with Chinese motifs and patterns, square form seat and legs with Chinese motifs to front. 51 cm x 39 cm x 94 cm
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A 19th century Chinese elm display cabinet on stand, the upper section shelves on various levels with pierced galleries of square fret design and with two pairs of small drawers placed asymmetrically beneath two of the smaller shelves, the lower section with two half width drawers above an open shelf, raised on inward turned feet
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An impressive ornate Japanese Meiji period hardwood cabinet on stand, with small cupboards and open shelves, carved and pierced floral decoration and with lacquer panelled doors and panels. The lacquer panels inlaid with Tokyo School ivory carvings of figures and flowers on blue lacquer backgrounds, the low base with carved and pierced decoration. 137 cm x 36.5 cm x 198 cm
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An ornate Japanese writing table, the superstructure incorporating pigeon holes and cabinets beneath asymmetrical shelves and backed by a panel carved in high relief with a dragon and ho-ho bird beneath Mt. Fuji, the writing table with legs carved with dragon heads, the frieze with two small drawers flanking a further carving of an Imperial dragon. 118 cm x 72 cm x 139 cm
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A c.1880s Japanese two section Nihonmatsu cedar kimono chest, a combination of three long drawers above another with small cupboard beside enclosing two further drawers, decorative black finished iron handles and binding. 105.5 cm x 43 cm x 108 cm
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A late Victorian wooden porter's barrow, the two long lengths with handles to each end separated by slats and raised on square section legs, a pair of cast iron wheels to one end. 202 cm x 64 cm x 51 cm
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An Edwardian folding wood and cane two seater, the folding back and arms with carved finials, the seat with two cane panels, X-side legs with stretcher base (replaced legs and stretcher). 111.5 cm x 49 cm x 97 cm
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A c.1930s polished aluminium and tin ice box/fridge, the two pairs of doors to the front with ribbed bands, brass latch handles and decorative hinges, raised on conforming bar form feet. A rare find in good original condition. 64 cm x 45 cm x 93 cm
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A vintage deep green brass studded leather wingback armchair, of Georgian style, with short cabriole front legs and fitted loose cushion. Some wear
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A brown leather club chair, with upholstery stud detail to front, tapering square form legs. 85 cm x 67 cm x 92 cm
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A pair of Georgian oak country chairs, with solid seats, wide pierced splats, tapering square section legs and stretcher bases
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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 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 small Regency mahogany drop side table, short drop flaps, cross banded decoration with ebony stringing, round decorative brass knobs to drawer, raised on turned tapering legs with china casters. Two of the legs with some distress. 53 cm x 52 cm x 70 cm (when closed)
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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 small Georgian period oak hanging corner cabinet, the single panelled arched door on brass H-hinges, the interior with two shelves. With key. 66 cm x 37 cm x 78 cm
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A Victorian period mahogany chest of five drawers, a large deep serpentine breakfront drawer across the top with two small drawers and two full width drawers below, carved corbels, turned wood handles with mother-of-pearl inlay, plain top and plinth base. 127 cm x 57 cm x 100 cm
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A Victorian period mahogany chest of drawers, two half drawers over three full width drawers, plinth base with squat bun feet, rounded corners with thumbnail moulding to top, requires some attention. 105 cm x 51 cm x 201 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 pine plate rack dresser, the back with open shelves, shaped top and sides, the base with a central cupboard underneath a small drawer, a further three drawers to each side, bun feet and turned wooden handles. 182 cm x 58 cm x 198 cm
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A modern tan leather wingback armchair of Georgian style with square section front legs and stretcher base, studded and deep buttoned and with loose cushion. Moran of Melbourne
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A Georgian mahogany single chair, of Chippendale style with pierced vase shaped splat, shaped top rail, square section legs, chamfered on the inside, stretcher base and drop-in seat with striped covers
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A vintage mahogany open elbow chair, of Chippendale style, with an elaborate pierced vase shaped splat, shaped top rail, tapering square section legs, stretcher base and drop-in seat with a striped fabric cover
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A set of Edwardian oak dining chairs, five side chairs and two carver chairs, decorated with Art Nouveau carvings to the cresting rails and back splats, each with drop-in upholstered feet and back panels
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A 19th century country elm and beech Windsor high back armchair, traditional plain top rail supported on five vertical slats, the scrolling elm arms on turned supports, shaped feet, turned legs and stretchers
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A 19th century Windsor armchair, similar to above, some restoration required
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A 19th century walnut hall chair, the back with highly decorative carved and pierced splat and top rail. Borer
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An early 20th century French Louis XVI style canape, restrained carved decoration to the back rail, arms and legs, upholstered back, seat and three loose cushions in a self-patterned blue and cream brocade
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A pair of French style giltwood armchairs of Louis XV style, generous proportions, leaf, flower and scroll carved and pierced decoration and cabriole legs, white cotton covers with fitted loose cushions
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A pair of French style giltwood wingback armchairs of Louis XV style with leaf and scroll carved decoration, cabriole legs, shaped fronts and studded blue, ivory and gold fabric covers with fitted loose cushions
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A French Louis XV canape, with cream painted frame, the top rail carved with rope and beaded details surmounted by a pediment of floral carving, the arms carved with acanthus leaves, raised on tapering fluted legs, upholstered in ivory linen, the seat with a loose cushion. Width 163 cm
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A pair of French Louis XV style open arm fauteuils, with white painted frames carved and highlighted with gilding, the top rails with foliate carving, the arms with fluted vase shaped supports, raised on tapering fluted legs, upholstered in corded ivory fabric
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A late 19th century French walnut display easel, with decoratively carved pediment incorporating C-scrolls and acanthus leaves, the legs of similarly carved detail. Height 96 cm
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A pair of old wooden buckets, three metal rings to each bucket, one with carrying ring. Diameter 32 cm and 34 cm
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