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August Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:566
Sale Title:August Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:165
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:431
Date:12-Aug-2014
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Two clear kauri gum nuggets, of natural form, polished. 17 cm x 100 approx. ea.
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A large kauri gum nugget with old polished finish, predominantly clear interior. 20 cm x 10 cm x 13 cm approx.
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A collection of 13 graduated brass cylinder weights, from 1kg to 1gm, in fitted wood block. Length 22.5 cm
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A vintage ship's copper and brass large hanging 'At Anchor' lamp, the circular ribbed clear thick glass body held within a copper frame with brass fittings, a brass swing handle to the top and base. Height of lamp only 52.5 cm
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A set of brass balance scales, together with four graduated weights, within a glazed wooden case with a vertically opening door, affixed maker's label, 'H.B. Selby & Co., Australia'. 48 cm x 20 cm x 43 cm
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A Georgian brass sun dial plate, with a finely engraved radiating sunburst motif in the centre and Prince of Wales feathers indicating north. Gnomon absent. Diameter 30 cm
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An old wrought iron magazine rack of dome shape with scroll feet and handle, six divisions. Length 31 cm
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A selection of vintage keys, the 10 keys of various sizes.
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Three pairs of vintage hardwood shoe moulds, various shapes, each with a steel base plate.
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A collection of decorative plaster relief portrait medallions of Roman emperors and the god Mercury, along with numerous smaller medallions and seals, arranged in a long rectangular frame. Overall 30 cm x 153 cm
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A Fowler's bone china phrenology head, detailing areas of the brain labelled with temperaments and attributes.
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A large late 19th century plaster wall bracket, the flat top with later oak panel, tapered scrolling forms issue to support the top in classical form. Shaped edge, fitted to a later triangular oak support. 50 cm x 50 cm x 60 cm approx.
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A pair of Art Nouveau bronzed spelter figures of women, both wearing long flowing dresses, one with a bird to her left hand, the other with a grape bunch, fine detail, each on a square dark marble base. Heights 20.5 cm
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A relief plaster bust of a young woman, in high relief modelled with long flowing hair within a circular concave mount, square wood frame, the mount marked: H.C. Harrison 1858. 49.5 cm x 3 cm x 49.5 cm
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A pair of late 19th century French spelter figures, after Mathurin Moreau, of a standing musician with violin and an artist with palette and paint box. The violin with repairs. Height on circular plinth bases 53 cm
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An unusual New Zealand folk art equestrian trophy, carved in rewarewa, as three horse's heads, one of larger size, issuing from a square section raised upon a carved horse's foreleg supported upon a diamond shaped plinth. Height 38.5 cm
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A Victorian rosewood writing slope, the top and fascia with fielded panels bordered by echinus mouldings and mother-of-pearl inlay of flowering tendrils and birds, the top panel with a central inlay of birds perched upon an urn; lacquered brass recessed handles to the sides; the interior with green leather surfaces and compartments including secret drawers finished in figured satinwood. 38 cm x 26 cm x 16 cm
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A Georgian period English satinwood work box, of Sheraton style with single drawer and four slender tapering square section legs, the top with rounded corners and a large central shell inlay. 40 cm x 34 cm x 74 cm
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A late 19th century French silver mounted horn dressing table box, of oval shape, the lid set with portrait miniature on ivory of a young woman, her hair in ringlets. Two hairline cracks in the ivory. Length 7.5 cm
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A 19th century English rosewood vanity toilet box, the fitted interior with scent bottles, dressing table boxes with silver plated lids, rouge pots, mother-of-pearl utensils, etc. Some faults. 29 cm x 21 cm x 16 cm
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A late 19th century Middle Eastern mosaic card case, with bone borders. Height 10 cm
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A plain Victorian period ivory page turner, the handle with initials 'S.D.'. Hair crack on tip. Length 38.5 cm
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A pair of late 19th century ivory opera glasses with gilt brass mounts and original case, probably French.
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A Regency rosewood tea caddy, of sarcophagus form, the hinged lid enclosing two lidded compartments with turned bone handles flanking a glass mixing bowl. Decorative brass captured ring handles to the sides. 30 cm x 14.5 cm x 17.5 cm
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An Edwardian walnut writing compendium, of tall casket form, the top hinged lid and fall-front opening to reveal tooled green leather surfaces, compartments for stationery, inkwell and small drawers. Labelled: 'Pearson & Son Ltd, 12 Angel Row, Nottingham'; the box lid and fascia with decorative satinwood inlays, the sides with gilt brass handles. 31 cm x 17 cm x 20.5 cm
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An Edwardian miniature table-top revolving bookcase, containing miniature books of Shakespeare's plays. 13.5 cm x 13.5 cm x 16.5 cm
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A fine Georgian portrait miniature, of a gentleman in formal dress, hand painted on ivory under a rock crystal panel, in an unmarked gold frame. Length 4.5 cm
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A Georgian miniature portrait, the hand painted portrait on ivory of a gentleman in formal attire, in a black ebonised frame with acorn finial. 8 cm x 6 cm
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A 19th century small alphabet sampler, black thread on linen, with two alphabets and numerals above 'Remember thy Creator in the Days of thy Youth. Eliza Read. Aged 13 Years'. 15 cm x 14 cm, in later decorative gilt frame.
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A New Zealand native timbers trinket box, of oblong shape, the lid inlaid with a panel of 'tumbling cubes', using variously grained timbers as veneers, the interior of the box constructed of rewarewa and kauri. 27.5 cm x 15.5 cm x 9 cm
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A carved New Zealand folk art clock, attributed to Wiremu Kutuheri, carved as a kiwi hen and chick standing upon a tree trunk section, hollowed to accept a 1930s Westclox 'paperweight' clock with moon and star pointers. Height 32 cm
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A late 19th century silk and boxwood fan, the panel with a printed design of lovers and cupid in colours and picked out in satin stitch embroidery, the sticks with filigree piercing highlighted with gilding. Height 38.5 cm
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Two framed 1920s silent movie advertising posters, promoting: 'The Wages of Virtue' and 'This Marriage Business'. Both framed and glazed. 75 cm x 49.5 cm
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Five vintage British World War II period advertising posters, includes: 'If You Must Travel You Are Helping by Doing So Between 10 & 4'; 'This Year of all Years, We Must Not Lose an Ounce of Fruit for Lack of Health to Pick It....'; 'Next Winter's Milk Supply for Children and Nursing Mothers Depends on this Season's Hay'; 'Farmers All Over the Country Need all the Help......'; and 'Only by Frequent Hoeing Can Weeds Be Destroyed.....'. Each with an associated image. London Printers including H.M. Stationery…
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Five vintage advertising posters: 'Only Wendy Road is all Clear QUICK MARCH .....'; 'Teach Children Traffic Rules'; 'Coal is Power'; 'War Traffic Comes First COAL must go to the Furnace'; a smaller poster 'The Ats' on a chequered ground. All English, mainly London printings. Four at 73 cm x 48 cm and one at 23 cm x 75 cm
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A set of six English World War II posters: 'They Come from the U.S.A. from all over the United States, Their Roots Often in Europe, but good Americans all, these U.S.A. soldiers join the United Nations in the March to Victory'; and four others including images and details for Charles Forshay, John Adams, Joe Potocki and Pancho Santos; all with various images of a European country. 49 cm x 74.5 cm
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Five various vintage World War II period English posters: 'Over 1,250,000 Tons of AXIS Shipping Sunk in the Central Mediterranean'; 'Millions of Shirts - three for every Soldier and Airman'; 'Know Your Way About the Buildings you are Guarding - by Night as well as Day........'; 'The Battle for Fuel Use Less Water.......' and 'The Battle for Fuel, Turn the gas down.....'; each with an associated image, London Printings, mainly H.M. Stationery Office........ 74.5 cm x 50 cm
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Five World War II period smaller posters: 'Battleships of the Royal Navy, Steaming in Line Ahead'; 'A British Short Sunderland Flying Boat Patrolling the Sea Lanes'; 'A Motorcycle Detachment of the British Army armed with 'Tommy' guns'; 'A British Anti-Aircraft Battery in Action.......' and 'One of the Magnificent British Fighters which have shot down over 3000 German Planes'; many images by Roland Davies. 38 cm x 51 cm each.
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Six World War II period posters, similar to above, includes: 'A Battery of Britain's Giant Coastal-Defence Guns Mounted on Railway Trucks'; 'H.N.S. Nelson Firing a Broadside......'; 'British Tanks Hurled Italy....'; 'Big Guns of a British Battleship....' and two smaller. Four 37 cm x 51 cm and two 25 cm x 38 cm
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Two World War I ('The Great War') printed items: 'Record of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, showing various regimental badges and a 'Certificate of the Services in the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces Awarded to 80949 Sergeant Sidney Charles Low'.
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Five vintage British Health and Safety advertising posters: includes: 'Guard against Dirt, 'Exercise Regularly', 'Dress Wisely', 'Eat Wisely & Protect Your Food from Infection' and 'Breathe Fresh Air', each from a set, includes associated image. 75 cm x 49 cm
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A good 19th century Carl Zeiss 'Jena' brass monocular microscope in original mahogany case, the revolving turret with apertures for three lenses. Good original lacquer to the brass and blackened surfaces, the original fitted box with matching serial number to microscope 12273, most original fittings to box. Handle to top, original key. Case measurements 18 cm x 20 cm x 37 cm
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A Bergman cold painted spelter figure of a Red Indian, made in Vienna c.1900. He stands bare-chested, his hand raised shading his eyes, he wears a feathered headdress and carries a rifle. Naturalistically painted, raised a on turned base. Height 21.5 cm
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A large impressive Empire style brass fire curb, the centre panel with pierced scrolling leaf decoration and two urn shaped finials flanked by a seated, helmeted Hellenic warriors, a male to the left, a female to the right. Width 160 cm, height 60 cm. Sold together with a pair of heavy brass fire dogs modelled as griffins, each with captured rings held in their mouths. Height 36 cm
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An antique National nickel plated cash register, with original white vitreous glass tray, W-990332. Working order. 45 cm x 40 cm x 44 cm
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An Indonesian kris with wavy damascene blade and carved wood Ratmaja hilt, in a dark wood scabbard with carved throat. Overall length 65 cm
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An Indonesian kris, with wavy damascene blade, unusual carved hilt exaggerating the two-colour timber and with traces of red pigment, the scabbard and distended mouth formed of highly figured 'tiger wood'. Overall length 71.5 cm
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An old Indonesian carved horn kris handle, carved as a bird perched upon the back of a mythical beast, its beak clenched to the top of its head, remains of gilt to the base. Mounted on a contemporary blackened steel stand. Height 10 cm
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An old Indonesian carved horn kris handle, formed as a stylised female figure perched upon a scrolling stand, a brass fitting to the base. Mounted on a contemporary blackened steel stand. Length 12 cm
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An old Indonesian carved horn kris handle, formed as a stylised mythical creature. Mounted on a blackened steel stand. Length 11 cm
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An old Indonesian carved horn kris handle, formed as a stylised mythical creature seated on a scrolling base, brass fittings to the base. Length 13 cm
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An old Indonesian carved wood kris handle, a stylised bulbous head to the butt, small shell inlaid eyes, wrythen carved grip. Some distress of age. Supported on a carved decorative square section base stand. Length 12.5 cm
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An old Indonesian large carved horn medicine container, natural curved and tapered form, two large stylised eyes decorate the sides, fine carved bands, the tapered stopper formed as a seated figure. Old cord attached. Raised on a contemporary blackened steel stand. Length 33 cm
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An Indonesian carved whalebone hair pin, plain tapered form, the finial as a seated stylised figure. Mounted to a blackened steel stand. Length 26.5 cm
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An old Indonesian bronze mask, pronounced eyebrows and nose, two geckos decorate the forehead, old verdigris and patina of age. 25 cm x 20 cm
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An Indonesian Ikat woven panel, the traditional central panel in deep red/brown tones with stylised figures in lighter tones, the woven blue panel sides with alternating bead and shell stylised animals and traditional motifs. 240 cm x 53 cm
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A large format print of a masthead photograph, looking south from Queen Street Wharf. c.1900, framed under glass. 32 cm x 109 cm
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An early 20th century Ericsson 'Commonwealth' model wall phone, the scroll top with various fittings including double bells above the sloping note rest, the battery cover with faux wood grain, early type hand-set. Height 71 cm
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A good 1920s painted plaster circular wall mirror, bevel edge, the soft teal blue ribbon type frame with four variously painted floral sprays in relief, gilt borders, two vintage gilt thread tassels hang from the old gilt cord. Diameter 46.5 cm
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An unusual 19th century marine ivory and whalebone gavel, the tooth ivory head of barrel shape with ring turning, the handle carved with a complex spiral twist and with an elongated drop finial. Length 21.5 cm
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Three silver RAOB Lodge jewels, each of medal type on a different ribbon with various bars, awarded to Bro. R.H. Richardson, Papakura Lodge, c.1950 to 1970, one with kiwi framed by fern leaves, enamelled and engraved detail. English hallmarks.
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A selection of vintage lead and other toys, all with a farmyard theme, includes horses, cattle, cart, fences, house, etc.
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A late 18th century Staffordshire enamel on copper snuff box, the circular hinged lid with a verse: 'A Pinch of This Deferves a Kifs'; small loss to enamel at rim. Diameter 4 cm
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Two Supplement publications by 'The Times' Celebrating the Ascent of Everest; a 32 page large tabloid size monochrome publication from July 1953; along with a stapled folio size 'colour' publication from September 1953.
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A Louis Vuitton 'Speedy 35' handbag, in monogrammed canvas, one internal pocket, serial no. SA851. With padlock and key. 33 cm x 27 cm
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A Louis Vuitton 'Speedy 30' handbag, in monogrammed canvas, one internal pocket with padlock and key, serial no. SP1927. 30 cm x 24 cm
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A vintage Louis Vuitton monogrammed suitcase (Bisten 60), hard sided rectangular form, the corner trim with repeating logo, zipped cover to the leather handle, the three brass clasps with further logo, maker's name to brass studs and strapping to corners, etc. Original pale tan/pink lining with two fixed named straps with named brass sliding clasps, maker's label number #969291, complete with keys. 60.5 cm x 42 cm x 18 cm
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A collection of antique lace, including a fine Chantilly black lace mantilla, a piece of black Spanish worked net lace, a tambour work from Limerick and a Bucks bobbin lace cape. All handmade.
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A collection of antique lace, including a Venetian Point Plat collar; a Brussels lace collar in bobbin lace with needle point inserts; a pair of Point d'Alencon bobbin lace cuffs; a Venetian Rose Point finished length in needle point lace; a pair of Honiton lace cuffs and a Honiton lace collar. All handmade.
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A collection of antique lace, including a black Spanish silk embroidered net head square; a black lace fan shape of applique net; a black Bedfordshire Maltese bobbin lace veil and a Mechlin shawl stole and collar. All hand-made.
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A luxe full length fur coat, the coat of fitch pelts with fox fur trim, with finely tailored lining, the pelts of deep caramel with dark brown points.
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A mid-length mink coat, the chocolate brown pelts sewn in a subtle chevron pattern, fully lined and in excellent condition.
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A vintage wood duck decoy, the red head set with glass eyes, the body with black and white painted decoration. Length 41 cm
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An early to mid-20th century duck decoy, with original paint finish, the wood base with lead weighted keel, shaped cork body, the head set with glass eyes. Length 41.5 cm
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A wood mallard hen duck decoy with painted decoration, green chord and lead weight. Length 38 cm
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A modern wood mallard drake decoy, with glass eyes and painted decoration. Made by Doreline Riesgraf for Sartell. Length 38 cm
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An early 20th century carved wood duck decoy, original paint in naturalistic colours. Length 40 cm
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A large antique Milward brass mounted wooden game fishing reel. Impressed marks. Diameter 15 cm
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An antique Wilkes Osprey brass mounted wooden salmon reel. Impressed marks. Diameter 12 cm
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A large antique brass Farlow salmon reel, with horn handle and fish logo to foot. With double taper silk fly line and engraved marks. Diameter 11 cm
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A fine late 19th century Scottish wicker fishing creel, leather bound with leather shoulder straps, good patina. 34 cm x 15 cm x 20 cm
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A taxidermied fallow deer's head, mounted on a wood shield. Height overall 90 cm
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A turtle shell, with rich colour and well figured plates. Height 55 cm
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A Victorian black enamelled metal and wire mesh recipe stand of country style with loop handle. Height 45 cm
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A miniature still life, hand painted fruit, etc. in an ebonised frame, brass bezel with acorn suspension ring. 7 cm x 8.5 cm
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Three glass sculptures designed by Kjell Engman Artelier for Kosta Boda, Sweden, c.1999, modelled as a teapot and two cups of flattened form with stencilled decoration, each on a frosted saucer. Signed and numbered limited edition works. Tallest 16.5 cm
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A twenty-eight piece glass sculpture designed by Kjell Engman Artelier for Kosta Boda, Sweden, c.1990s, modelled as sixteen clear cruciform sections moulded underneath in deep intaglio with masks veiled in blue; and twelve green or orange cylindrical sections moulded in relief to the tops with masks. Each signed and numbered limited edition works. Some faulted.
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A set of three Murano glass long tail fish sculptures, the two larger and one smaller each with an internal spiralling blue and white decoration, clear exterior with raised fins, each with an applied gold label. Length approx. 30 cm, 30 cm and 22 cm
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Peter Raos, 'Glass Apple', signed and dated 1993. Height 95 cm
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Garry Nash, 'Red Marble' bowl, deep ovoid form with agate-like red-orange-white striations and sand blasted surface. Signed and dated '13. Height 18 cm
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Garry Nash, 'Red Marble' vase, ovoid shape with slender neck, with agate-like red-orange-yellow striations, polished finished. Signed and dated '13. Height 24.5 cm
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Jenny Smith, 'Silk Road Tower', cast glass sculpture, of sapphire blue colour, signed and dated '05. Height 29.5 cm
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Jenny Smith, 'Totem Series', cast glass sculpture, of lava red colour. Signed and inscribed 'New Zealand#3'. Height 19.5 cm
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A Peter Viesnik 'Harlequin Dichroic', of varying metallic colours, plain tapering stopper, signed and dated to base. Length 27 cm
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Jenny Smith, 'Landscape Series', cast glass sculpture, of tangerine colour, signed, dated '09, inscribed 'New Zealand#67'. Width 33 cm
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Two Georgian period cut glass covered sugar basins, of spherical shape on short stems and square bases, all-over hobnail decoration with similar designed finials. Some faults. Ex. Longuet-Higgins. Height 19.5 cm and 20 cm
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A pair of 19th century cut clear glass pendant lustre candle holders with ornate hobnail decoration and gilt metal acanthus leaf mounts. Faults. Ex. Longuet-Higgins. Height 28 cm
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A highly decorative Victorian period cranberry glass epergne, with five trumpet shaped flower holders and two swinging basket holders, decorated with applied glass frill and supported on a six lobed base. One trumpet is a replacement. Height 51 cm
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A Victorian cranberry epergne, the fluted base with a glass holder containing three Jack-in-the-pulpit style trumpets, and three smaller canes with integrated baskets. Diameter 25 cm, height 15 cm
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A pair of c.1900 iridescent tulip shape glass light shades, pink lustre bell form with filled rim, tubeline peacock type trailing. Height 10 cm
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