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October Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:585
Sale Title:October Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:114
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:374
Date:7-Oct-2014
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A mid-20th century Kosta Boda freeform Graal vessel designed by Vike Lindstrand, c.1955, the flared bowl and tapered tall pedestal in clear glass with dark vertical banded interior decoration, the ground pontil with incised 'LH 1210' and acid etched factory mark. Height 20 cm
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A 1970s Finnish Littala Tapio Wirkkala glass vase, 'Kalanrakko' swim bladder design, ink blue interior to the clear glass body, elongated tapered form, engraved signature and model no. 3299 to base. Height 24 cm, small bruise to body
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A sizeable Italian Murano tortoiseshell glass vase, of conical form, labelled 'Vetri Artistici' and 'Made In Italy', purchased ECC Lighting 1999, height 42 cm
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A Kosta Boda glass stemmed bowl, purple base and stem leading to a blue and white bowl with hand painted hearts and abstract forms, designed by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien with signature and number to base. 17 cm x 20 cm
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A Rosenthal crystal vase, Classic Geometric pattern, cylindrical form, etched mark to base. Height 25 cm
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An Orrefors shallow glass bowl, raised on a circular spreading foot, the bowl of emerald green tint with red ochre striations raised on a sapphire blue tinted foot. Etched mark. Diameter 30 cm
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A Peter Raos floral vase, conical form with wide rim, decorated in florals in the Monart manner, signed and dated to base. 14 cm x 15 cm
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A Garry Nash deep bowl, teal colour with 'feather' patterning to the walls. Signed and dated '13. Height 18 cm
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A Peter Raos lily vase, cala lilies and leaves on a blue ground. Signed and dated 2002 to base. Height 14 cm
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A Peter Raos glass pear and apple, in cranberry tones with deeper tinting. Each piece signed and dated
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A Peter Viesnik glass vase, small ovoid shape, green tinted with scattered marines and thread motifs in various colours. Height 10.5 cm
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A Garry Nash iridescent glass paperweight, the striking purple effects with dark spider-web type trailing. Engraved signature and date '91. 11 cm x 10 cm x 6.5 cm
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A Maori pre-European argillite toki (adze), smooth overall polish, the bevel to blade edge sharp, the pole with pecked detail and triangular shaping. 15.2 cm x 7.2 cm x 4 cm
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An old Maori pounamu toki (greenstone blade), small shape with cut and snap scarf marks evident, dark green tone, tapered form, deep slope bevel to smooth cutting edge. 9 cm x 3.5 cm x 1.6 cm
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A good old Maori stone adze, mildly tapered rectangular cross section, the rounded curved bevel with good edge, in good semi-polish. Length 19.8 cm, width 68
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A good Maori pre-European pounamu (greenstone) pendant, mildly tapered and curved form, the tail semi-translucent greenstone with defined striations, old cutting groove evident towards the original tapered suspension hole. Length 8.4 cm
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A rare Maori pre-European pounamu (greenstone) pendant, of tapered small adze form, the two hour-glass suspension holes broken away at the top, some cracking, pale tone evidence of heating from a fire. Length 9.2 cm, width 3.6 cm
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A good old Maori pounamu toki (adze), wide tapered rectangular section, the near straight cutting edge with tapered bevel, semi-blunt, good overall semi-polish, evidence of wear. Good mid/green toned greenstone. Being assessed for registration. Length 184 cm x 6.5 cm
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A large old Maori pounamu worked slab, long tapered form with 'saw-and-snap' scarf cuts to either side, these evident of old lapidary skills, hand worked, the good dark green toned body with oxidised white highlights mostly evident to each end. 57 cm x 14 cm x 4 cm
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A Maori pre-European patu muka (stone pounder), traditional tapered rounded cross section with reduced pecked grip, knob end, mid-toned colourway with darkening on one side of butt. Length 20.8 cm
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An old Maori patu aruhe (fern root pounder), carved wood, spatulate form with reduced grip and flared butt with flat end, cylindrical drilled suspension hole, overall fine crackled weathered finish. Length 30.5 cm
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A carved Maori patu, the elongated oval blade carved with curvilinear line and notch decoration to each side, the short plain handle pierced with a suspension hole. Length 32 cm
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A massive Maori carved Pou post, robustly carved with a stylised figure, it stands clasping a taiaha nearly to its full length, of solid construction and proportions. Height 255 cm
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A fine quality contemporary Maori woven mat (Whariki) by Te Atiwei Ririnui, the natural unstained flax ground with repeating diagonal bands of black and red stained zig-zag design, with loop and rod suspension for wall hanging. 173 cm x 990. Note: Ririnui is of Ngapuhi, Ngai Terangi descent and of Ngati Ranginui Iwi. The attached label inscribed: 'Whariki, Tapou, Tamata pattern'and 'Karu o te Whenua'. This mat was woven in the presence of H.R.H. Prince Charles and was destined as a gift to him, this did…
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A good rare Huia bird tail feather, of full size with traditional white tip and fine down type feathers towards the quill end, dark toned. Length 200. The Huia became extinct in the early 20th century due to rampant overhunting with worldwide demand by museums and wealthy private collectors and due to widespread deforestation. The Huia was regarded by Maori as tapu (sacred) and the wearing of its feathers was reserved for people of high status
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A rare Huia tail feather
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An old Fijian tabua whale's tooth necklace, the tooth of natural semi-polished form with dark staining to the recesses, partially mounted to its original box link long fibre neck chain. Length of tooth 14.5 cm
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A good large 19th century Fijian ball headed ula club, old dark patina, the heavy head with natural indentations, the mildly tapered handle with original old notch carved grip to approximately half its length, minor chipping to the mildly concave end. Weight 983gms. Length 42 cm, diameter of head 11 cm
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A very fine Malaita (Solomon Islands) 19th/early 20th century man's woven comb (Faa), the intricate weaving from yellow orchid fibres and coconut palm frond fibres dyed with red, the teeth from fern root, two absent, some loss to weaving at the top. The Kwaio people of Malaita developed this form of comb for ceremonial purposes. Length 16.3 cm, maximum width 3.3 cm
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A good historical New Zealand and Pacific 19th century photograph album, includes: Fiji Islands, 26 albumen prints, 'Fijian Cannibal Feast', signed and other portraits, 'Making Kava', 'Fijians selling produce» etc., mostly 13.9 cm x 20.2 cm; 11 albumen and carbon prints of Samoa includes 'Samoan Girls', 'Semanalako Samoan Chief', 'Matautu Savaii' by Andrew, others by Andrew etc; 12 albumen prints (10 by Josiah Martin) of Maori includes: 'Interior of Maori Carved House', 'Sophia, Maori Guide', 'Maoris…
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A N.Z. colonial kauri pokerwork and coloured Maori Chief wall panel, the back inscribed 'The Late Maori King Tawhiao'. Native flower, Pohutakawa, the front with finely worked portrait with wide floral and leaf band. Diameter 43.5 cm
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A folk art N.Z timbers photo frame, inlaid with stars, hearts and diamonds in various woods, inlaid Merry Xmas to top and bottom, with an original studio portrait under glass. 29.5 cm x 34 cm
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An unusual half doll, in the form of a hei tiki. Height 5 cm
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A small N.Z. Jane Brenkley folk art box, carved and painted with 'Pansies for Thoughts'. The interior inscribed, signed and dated 1957. 16 cm x 13 cm x 9.5 cm
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A Pitcairn Island carved wood folk art flying fish, open mouth with wooden pegged teeth and inlaid eyes. Maker R. Warren. Length 41 cm, height on simple wood stand 24 cm
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A Pitcairn Island carved wood folk art flying fish, with open mouth, wooden pegged teeth and inlaid eyes. Maker R. Warren. Length 40 cm, height on wood stand 20 cm
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A Pitcairn Island carved wood wall mounted half model of a folk art dolphin, with inlaid eye. Length 36 cm
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A Pitcairn Island carved wood wall mounted model of a folk art flying fish with open mouth, wooden pegged teeth and inlaid eye. Length 40 cm
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A Pitcairn Island carved wood wall mounted half model of a folk art flying fish, with open mouth, wooden pegged teeth and inlaid eye. Length 43 cm
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A Pitcairn Island carved wood wall mounted half model of a folk art flying fish with open mouth, wooden pegged teeth and inlaid eye. Length 44 cm
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Two Pitcairn Island carved wood wall mounted half models of folk art dolphins, both with inlaid eyes. Length of each 33 cm
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Two Pitcairn Island carved wood folk art turtles, both with inlaid eyes standing on four legs. Length 19 cm and 21 cm
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A Pitcairn Island carved wood folk art flying fish, with open mouth, wooden pegged teeth and inlaid eyes. Height on simple wood stand 220. Length 40 cm
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A Pitcairn Island carved wood folk art flying fish, open mouth, wooden pegged teeth and inlaid eyes. By R. Warren. Length 34 cm, height on simple wood stand 21 cm
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A c.1970s Len Castle large shallow bowl, ash glaze, the centre with an unglazed umber highlighted textured panel, the ash glaze to the flared rim in tones of pale khaki and tan, impressed potter's monogram. Diameter 39 cm
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A good early Len Castle branch pot, slab built earthenware with slightly swollen walls, castellated corners, short neck with wider conforming rim, feldspathic glaze. Early impressed potter's mark. Height 33 cm
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A Len Castle ceramic sculpture, 'Sea Secrets', c.2006, pale cream and grey tones, impressed mark to base. 17 cm x 7 cm
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A Betty Beadle terracotta owl, both wings to one side, repair to one wing. 13 cm x 14 cm
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A Barry Brickell 'Villa Maria' pottery flask, domed mallet form, narrow neck, the exterior unglazed apart from two glazed drips, glaze to the top rim and interior, impressed potter's mark and 'Villa Maria'. Height 18 cm
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A large pot by Warren Tippett, squat ovoid shape with short neck with flared knife-edge ring, iron and feldspar glazes, impressed artist's cypher at base. Height 29 cm
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Ray Rogers massive 'fungoid form' pot, raku pit fired sphere with metallic oxide and sawdust colourings, incised signature and dated 1983. Firing crack and rim frits. Diameter 52 cm
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A large raku fired blossom pot, spherical shape with short neck, c.1990. Diameter 35 cm
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A pair of Liz Earth ceramic candelabra 'Standing Women', signed and dated '93, purchased Masterworks Ponsonby 1994, repair to one. Height 38 cm
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A pair of Matthew von Sturmer aluminium candlesticks, a sinuous floral stalk on leafy base with a single candle sconce. Height 36.5 cm
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A Matthew von Sturmer bronze hand basin, c1994, circular with ribbed rim, diameter 46 cm, depth 15 cm
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A German SA dagger with scabbard, with acid etched epithet 'Alles für Deutschland' to the 22.2 cm. blade, marked near the hilt with the RZM mark. The wooden hilt with inlaid aluminium eagle and enamel insignia, silver plated hilt fittings, the scabbard with original brown anodising and silvered fittings, c.1937/1942. Good clean overall condition. Provenance: Ex. a Scotland Yard Police Officer commissioned to assist in Germany after World War II
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A German RAD Officer's Dagger in scabbard, the bright hewer scimitar style blade enrgraved with the motto 'Arbeit adelt' (Labor Ennobles), the reverse is marked at the hilt with the squirrel logo and 'Original Eickhorn Solingen' for the maker Carl Eickhorn. The alloy based, nickel plated and burnished hilt with the proud RAD logo to the front crossguard and eagle head on the pommel, ivorine grips. The nickel plated steel scabbard with decorative swirls, random pebbling and wheat leaves, both throat…
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A collection of 15 German World War II medals and badges, mounted on a card, the badges include: RAD, Red Cross, RAD Harvest, Marksman's Lanyard, Military Harvest, Driver's Award, enamelled Mother's, Black Wound, Senior Harvest, etc. Also War Merit Cross 2nd Class, a clasp for Iron Cross, Iron Cross, etc. Provenance: Ex. a Scotland Yard Police Officer commissioned to assist in Germany After World War II
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A late World War II period hand coloured and written certificate to P.F.O.I. Colonel J.F. Davies, 'Awarded with Gratitude and Honour for his Excellent Services...., this certificate entitles Colonel Davies - if at any time he is in the government district of Detmold (Rhineland) - to call upon the personal assistance of the police colonels of this district and ensure his protection at all times........'. Note: Colonel Davies, an English policeman assisted the British military in Germany at the end of World…
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A collection of German World War II period mint stamps, mostly in blocks, many with the image of Hitler, some Nazi period
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A selection of various German World War II banknotes, etc
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A German M1884/98 third pattern knife bayonet, for the Mauser K98, with manufacturer's marks at the ricasso, with diagonal grooved bakelite grip, with scabbard and leather frog, c.1940s. Length 38.5 cm
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A Nazi 'Operation Bernhard' counterfeit Bank of England £10 note, from the planned mass issue to destabilise the British economy of World War II
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Six World War I and World War II medals, includes: the standard issue World War I pair awarded to Corp. H.E. MacKay N.Z.E.F., both with ribbons and four World War II including a standard pair, Africa Star and 1939-1945 Star, all with ribbons in original packaging as if unworn together with some paper work
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Three World War I period Gallipoli watercolours by T.V. Auld, all of long panoramic form showing: one of 'The Terrible Country Towards Suvla', another of that similar area showing various steep gorges with soldiers in uniform, the other of an extensive coastal scene including various vessels, two works signed. 66.5 cm x 14.5 cm, 68.5 cm x 10.5 cm and 49 cm x 11 cm, each in original gilt frame under glass
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A British P1988 MkII Boer War period bayonet, made by Wilkinson, London; maker, date (Apr. 1901) and armory marks at Ricasso along with 'Sold -out-of-Service' mark. With scabbard. Length 42.5 cm
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A British P1888 MkII bayonet by Wilkinson, London, without scabbard
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A Japanese dagger, double edged blade fitted to a wire bound horn handle with zinc back-strap, engraved with characters. In leather sheath with hanger. Length 38 cm
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A pair of commemorative North Auckland 15th Regt. napkin rings, possibly made from an artillery casing; along with 'The Waitemata Wobbler', N.Z.E.F. XXI Reinforcement ship board publication, 1917 Troopship magazine; along with 'N.Z. at the Front 1918', a magazine written and illustrated by men of the N.Z. Division (distressed)
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A British P1907 sword bayonet for the SMLE rifle by Wilkinson, in leather scabbard with metal mouth and chape. Length 55 cm
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Three military photos, a World War I N.Z. Army Officer, a 19th century Hussars officer and a young soldier with rifle and helmet seated outside a tent. Framed under glass in oak frame
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A good German Art Deco figurine, of a seated lady in a yellow dress. Printed German mark 'Katzhutte'. Height 20 cm
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A mid-20th century West German terracotta lady's wall mask, blonde/ yellow glazed hair, enamelled beaded necklace and earrings, unglazed face, mark to reverse. Height 27 cm
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A 19th century porcelain figure group, the young lady wearing a hand painted floral decorated dress, a cherub partially below with his quiver, raised on a circular tapered stand and three legs, gilt and hand painted enrichments, minor repairs to base. Height 30 cm
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A Victorian Minton Parian group of Ariadne and the Panther, after the model by Dannecker, c.1884. Ariadne of Greek Mythology was the daughter of Minos, the King of Crete, she is modelled lying in divine nakedness on one of the Dionysus' panthers, seen here as the bride of Bacchus, she gazes forward with a drape held in her left hand, the collared panther with his head turned to the right, all raised on a rectangular plinth. Crack to her left big toe and base. 30 cm x 14 cm x 38 cm
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A large Royal Doulton character jug, 'The Fortune Teller' D6497. Printed mark. Height 17.5 cm
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An impressive Royal Doulton loving cup, commemorating the 25th anniversary of King George V and Queen Mary, decorated in relief with various Commonwealth and Heraldic scenes, No. 350/1000 with special backstamp to base. 18 cm x 26 cm
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A Royal Doulton loving cup, 'The Apothecary', modelled with figures and painted in polychrome, impressed marks 'Noke & H. Fenton'. Printed marks, Ltd. Ed. No. 239/600. Height 15.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton 'Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson' jug, decorated in relief with Long John Silver and other characters from Stevenson's writing, Limited edition No. 249/600. Height 19 cm
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An impressive Royal Doulton jug, decorated in relief with scenes of 'The Pied Piper', Ltd. Ed. No. 564/600. Diameter 16 cm, height 25 cm
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A Doulton Slater's two handled vase, ovoid shape decorated with slip trailed flowering tendrils on a buff ground. Impressed artist's, maker's and Art Union marks under the base. Height 25 cm
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A Royal Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau jug, inverse baluster shape decorated with five applied stylised floral motifs on the shoulder on a mottled blue-green glazed background. Impressed marks and incised artist's monogram, c.1890. Height 19 cm
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A good Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau vase by Frank A. Butler (act. 1872-1911), the ovoid body decorated with a panel encircling the scalloped mouth of Art Nouveau poppies and slip trailed tendrils. The design sculpted in relief above a mottled brown glazed lower body, the pedestal foot with further repeating floral designs. Incised artist's marks and impressed factory mark to base. Height 20.5 cm
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A pair of Doulton Lambeth mantel vases, inverse baluster shape with broad pan mouths, the mottled cobalt blue bodies decorated with bead and hop racemes trailing from the shoulder. Artist's marks under the base. Height 28 cm
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A Doulton Lambeth stoneware jardiniere by Mark V. Marshall (Act. 1878-1912), of compressed ovoid shape with foliate pattern to the walls incorporating sculpted elements. In typical majolica tones on a cobalt ground. Incised artist's monogram and impressed factory marks. Height 16.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton Lambeth stoneware salad bowl, of compressed circular shape, decorated with flowers on a ridged ground and with silver plated rim, a frieze of moulded leaf pattern decorates the shoulder. Along with a pair of conforming handled salad servers with silver plated bowls, impressed mark and incised artist's initials under base. Diameter 24 cm
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A Doulton Lambeth Slater's stoneware jardiniere, squat circular shape, the rim decorated with applied flowerhead motifs on a cobalt ground, the body with a pressed lace finish and with stylised stiff leaves and flowerheads as a frieze encircling the foot. Impressed marks, c.1928. Height 20 cm
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A Royal Doulton Lambeth lidded vase, squat ovoid shape with tall trumpet neck, the body with a caramel coloured glaze and decorated with six applied flowerhead motifs to the shoulder, a frieze of stylised acanthus leaves encircles the base, the neck glazed deep cobalt blue, the cover glazed similarly to the body. Impressed marks c.1904. Height 25.5 cm
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A Doulton Lambeth stoneware jug, ovoid shape, the shoulder and neck cobalt glazed, the lower body decorated with sprigged flowerhead motifs on a natural ground. Tiny frit to rim. Impressed factory mark c.1890. Height 13 cm
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A pair of Royal Doulton Lambeth ewer vases, each of mallet form with squared loop handle issuing from the side, decorated with a moulded encircling band at the widest part of the body, the rest of the body decorated with incised scale ground glazed in cobalt blue and burnt ochre. Impressed mark and incised artist's marks under the bases. Height 18.5 cm
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A pair of Doulton stoneware miniature urns, trickle glaze green base with blue moulding in relief, handle to each shoulder, impressed Doulton mark to base and script RB initials. Height 14 cm
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A Royal Doulton stoneware soap dish, blue and green tones decorated with a cicada in flight to the rim. 14 cm x 10 cm
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A pair of Royal Doulton stoneware bottle vases, tubelined Art Nouveau decoration to the body in grey and caramel on a cobalt blue ground, the base and neck in a burnt caramel brown. Doulton Lambeth mark impressed to base. 10 cm x 26 cm
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A hand painted Royal Doulton vase, by Edward John Raby (act. 1892-1919), of tapering cylindrical shape with flaring mouth, two handles low on the body, painted with poppies in a moonlit garden scene, raised gilded designs to the rim and handles, signed, printed and impressed factory marks. Professional restoration to base. Height 20.5 cm
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A fine Royal Doulton vase, hand painted by George White (act. 1885-1912), decorated with two 'cameo' portraits of women, each portrait reserved on a pale pink ground enriched with gilt ribbons, loop swags and 'lace work' patterns. Each portrait signed, inverse baluster shape, printed factory marks. Height 28 cm
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A Royal Doulton vase, hand painted by John Hugh Plant (act. 1902-1920), of hexagonal inverse baluster shape, decorated with a landscape and lakeside castle, the conforming hexagonal neck with a raised gilt design over a 'Bleu du Rois' ground. Signed. Height 21 cm
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A fine Royal Doulton cabinet vase, hand painted by Frank Harper (Act. 1925-1928; formerly with Royal Worcester), painted with a medallion of fruit and flowers on a mossy ground reserved on a panel of gilt and cobalt encircling the shoulder of the ovoid vase, the rest of the body of the vase decorated with light powder blue and further gilt friezes. Printed factory mark. Height 20.5 cm
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A hand painted Royal Doulton vase, by H. Morrey, ovoid shape, painted entirely with an encircling landscape at dusk with thatched cottages and extensive views. Height 15 cm
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A Royal Doulton 'Blue Children' vase, decorated with the scene of a mother and two daughters picnicking under a tree with their collie dog. Gilded embellishment to rim and base, 'Kiln Kiss' to glaze on one side. Height 23 cm
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A Doulton 'Blue Children' vase, ovoid, decorated with mother and a child in a snow storm. Height 17.5 cm
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