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November Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:816
Sale Title:November Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:159
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:604
Date:4-Nov-2014
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Two vintage brass tin lined pans, one a heavy French St. Clair deep sided pan with substantial brass handle; the other of oval form with riveted brass handle.
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Two old French St. Clair brass cooking pots, one with flared sides and brass riveted handle; the other smaller. Diameter 20.7 cm and 9.6 cm.
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A Victorian brass and steel long handled cooking pot, the bowl form brass pot in a hand forged iron ring fitting with tapered long handle with scrolling heart cut-out end. Diameter 24.6 cm, length 76.5 cm
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A Victorian copper and long turned handle bed warming pan, engraved and pierced cover.
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Three late 19th century copper food moulds, varying sizes and patterns, the largest in the form of a castle and marked 'H. Benham & Co. 1914', repairs to one mould. Heights 9 cm and 10 cm
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Two late Victorian copper food moulds, both varying patterns, highly decorative, one marked 'CM 200½', some damage. Height 9 cm and 13 cm
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Two late Victorian copper jelly moulds, the larger one with a military broad arrow engraved to the base and with a rope pattern to the top. Height 9 cm and 13 cm
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A collection of fourteen pieces of old pewter, including large chargers, plates, a deep bowl, a two handled dish and a small Chinese bowl.
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A c.1900 rosewood cased drawing set, the top tray with eleven steel, brass and bone instruments fitted to the dark blue velvet lined tray. Various protractors, etc. below.
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A vintage 'Hercules' bicycle advertising poster, featuring a young woman in a short yellow top and white shorts beside a Hercules bike, printed in colours in England. 76 cm x 51 cm
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A good large Victorian mahogany and brass presentation writing slope, rectangular form with brass inlaid strapping, corners, handles and plaque, opening to reveal a fitted interior with deep purple baize writing surface, various compartments and a secret drawer, with key. 55.5 cm x 27.5 cm x 17 cm. The plaque presentation engraved 'Presented to The Revd. Gordon Webster by the Presbyterian Congregation, Lyttleton in Acknowledgement of Services During The Vacancy 1889.' Note: Details pertaining to Webster…
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A good early Victorian rosewood writing slope, inlaid brass cartouche to the hinged lid, the double latch lock with key opening to reveal a fitted interior with tooled leather writing surface, secret and other compartments. 40.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 15.5 cm
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A good Victorian flame mahogany writing slope, brass strapping, stringing and inlay, opening to reveal the writing surface (requiring leather) and fitted compartments. 40.5 cm x 24.5 cm x 15.5 cm
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A 19th century cast iron and brass book press, the plate of 2.8 cm x 35 cm.
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An Edwardian Sheraton Revival oak inlaid tantalus/games box, the upstand back supporting the three half cushion cut square section decanters with knopped ball stoppers, the lower front section with a key lock releasing the double flap concealing four drinking glasses, one damaged and a single button releasing a base drawer enclosing a backgammon board and compartments for playing cards. Silver plate fancy handles and mounts, complete with key, the woodwork requiring minor attention. 36 cm x 30 cm x 34 cm
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A walnut jewellery cabinet, rectangular form, the mildly domed lid with recessed fancy large brass top carry handle opening to release the front glazed bevelled panelled door revealing a removable fitted top tray and two internal drawers, both with fancy brass handles, deeply buttoned green silk lines the lid. 26.5 cm x 20.5 cm x 19.5 cm
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A Victorian mahogany apprentice's scotch chest, thumb moulded top above a combination of five small drawers and two full width drawers below, platform base, turned bun knob handles, pleasantly faded. 40 cm x 20.5 cm x 37 cm
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An early 20th century small oak filing cabinet, the arched top with tambour roll revealing a shaped four section interior. 31.7 cm x 16 cm x 29.5 cm
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A late 19th century French 'The' (tea) caddy, the hinged lid inlaid with cut brass floral designs and inlaid mother-of-pearl florets framing 'The' in script, the front with similar cartouches inlaid to two small hinged doors; barley twist haft-columns decorate each corner, the lid and doors open to reveal an interior divided into three compartments, canisters missing. 28 cm x 26 cm x 18 cm
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Two small Russian lacquer boxes, the larger decorated with a scene of figures in attendance with a king, the smaller with allegorical scenes to the sides and hinged lid.
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Two small Russian lacquer boxes, the larger decorated with a romantic couple in a snow scene, the smaller with a Nativity scene.
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A table-top telephone, crank wind, the handset complete with original braided cords.
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A good Christian Barman H.M.V. chrome bumper electric fan heater, designed in 1934 of four graduated half round forms, original twin switch operation to the back including a name plate with further details, the chrome in good condition.
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A reprint, 'Power Chief', Texaco advertising poster, for the 1937 first flight from San Francisco to N.Z., in colour including the plane and various inscriptions. 71 cm x 47 cm, framed under glass.
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Three vintage airline advertising posters, includes: 'Tahiti Fly Teal, Teal Knows the South Pacific Best', with image of a young island girl on back of a turtle holding fish, 97 cm x 62 cm, and two M.E.A. Middle East Airlines posters for Istanbul and Greece.
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Three exotic sea shells raised on stands, includes: two Pacific Murex on a blackened metal stand with coral form bases and a Spider Conch raised on a chromed metal stand.
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Three similar shells to above, includes two Pacific Murex and one large scallop type shell of striking orange/pink tone.
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Two large conch type seashells, spiralling form, pale orange/tan colourway. Length 37 cm and 35 cm
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A selection of exotic seashells and urchins, the 16 shells of seven different types along with three sea urchins.
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Two old Chinese fossil groups, includes: one of a cockle conglomerate, held within a wood stand, the other of sedimentary stone including small sea creatures.
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A large and impressive European jugendstil birch photo frame, decorated with incised whiplash nouveau decoration, with original leatherette back and strut. 41 cm x 58 cm
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Three Victorian framed lithographs of European buildings. Small faults to the moulded frames. Signed. 32.5 cm x 24 cm overall.
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A collection of six Victorian silhouettes, four women and two men, each one initialled by the artist and named on reverse - all the same size. 10 cm x 8 cm.
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An ivorine oval leaf, painted with a portrait of a woman, mounted in a filigree gilt easel frame.
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An Indian Kangra school painting, depicting figures, including Raj princes on a rooftop terrace. 25.5 cm x 37.5 cm
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An Indian Mughal watercolour painting, depicting a tiger hunt with the animal attacking an elephant. 11.5 cm x 17 cm
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A European oil painting on tin, depicting two characters in a tavern scene smoking clay pipes. 20 cm x 17 cm
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A 19th century partial birdseye maple framed lithograph, 'On The Alert. His Last Request', depicting two Scottish soldiers and nurse, printed in colours, the plain shaped frame with silver slip, under glass. Overall size 83 cm x 64 cm
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A pair of miniature paintings by Elsie M. White, c.1940s, the larger of a woman spinning, the smaller a portrait of Miss Margaret Turnbull.
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A late Georgian embroidered picture, depicting a woman and young child, worked in various stitches and materials. Oval within a moulded gilded frame. Overall 39 cm x 33 cm
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A Georgian miniature portrait, hand painted classically gowned woman holding out her hand with a baby to her back, in a gold metal frame with bale, under rock crystal, the reverse with some damage. 7.5 cm x 10.5 cm
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A portrait miniature on ivory by John Smart, of an elegant woman wearing a bonnet with blue bow, the black lacquered frame with internal gilt frame and glass panel, signed.
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A large and impressive William IV embroidered sampler, by Sarah Maughn dated 1835, a dedication verse to the top above a large multi-turreted building with garden, lions, floral sprays and birds, worked in black, red and soft blue and ivory tones on a darker ground, some discolouration consistent with age. 64 cm x 53.5 cm, maple framed under glass.
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An early 20th century Tibetan thangka, the cruciform centre, ring border and exterior incorporating numerous deities, llamas, and blue Tara with consort, extensive landscape base, dominant tones of red, various blues and green. Provenance: Ex. The estate of Mrs Owen Rainger. 74 cm x 48 cm, gilt framed under glass.
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An early/mid-20th century 'Wilson's De Luxe' craftsman-made croquet set, solid turned wood heads with brass recessed end collars, leather bound grips to four of the six mallets, six painted sturdy steel hoops and an assortment of coloured finely cross/hatched turned balls.
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A small early plush teddy bear, with pointed face, glass eyes and stitched nose and mouth. Length 25 cm. Together with a small old plush dog, with glass eyes, stitched nose and mouth and original leather collar. Length 22 cm
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Two old plush teddy bears, both with glass eyes, stitched noses and mouths and padded feet and hands. Length of each 31 cm
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A clockwork cat automaton, in the manner of Roullet et Decamps, covered with white angora rabbit fur, green glass eyes, pink painted metal nose, opening mouth and articulated legs. Mechanism requires attention.
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An early 20th century educational children's 'The Fox' board game, circular form, lithographically printed with assorted images, sliding wood tiles, inscribed 'Educate Your Children While They Play' and 'For Good Boys & Girls'. Diameter 35.5 cm
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A vintage celluloid Walt Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs toy set, faded paint finish, solid filled. Some damage.
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A Schuco 'Solisto' tin plate clown playing violin, clockwork mechanism, working. Height 11 cm
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A 19th century ivory gaming spinning top, the octagonal, slightly swollen body engraved to each face with a numeral. Diameter 5.2 cm. Height 10 cm
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A selection of Phantom comics, various issues including No. 210, 553, 482, etc., in varying condition.
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A T.F. Morris W-50 acoustic guitar, an exact copy of the Martin D-45, the rosewood fingerboard with inlaid shell detail, mahogany and satinwood body, the head marked 'Morris 011514'; complete with hard case.
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A classical Dreadnought Sigma guitar by Martin & Co., D.M-1ft-M model; with solid sitka spruce top, mahogany body and neck with dark Indian rosewood finger board, in mint condition complete with hard case.
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A Morris Vanguard Series Acoustic guitar, V70 model, spruce top, mahogany body, rosewood fingerboard, in tidy condition.
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A Kramer Pacer B-7 electric guitar from the Glide Series, 1989, red lacquer body, ebony 24 fret fingerboard.
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An Epiphone SG electric guitar, a reproduction of the classic Gibson G-400; red mahogany body rosewood 22 fret fingerboard with pearl shell inlay. Complete in soft case.
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A 1982 Tokai Silver Star electric guitar, lawsuit era, Fender Stratocaster style, black lacquer body, with soft case.
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A vintage Aria Pro II Vanguard Series electric bass guitar, model VAB-430S, black lacquered body, mother-of-pearl inlaid fret board. With soft case.
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A 1980s Samick Standard Fender-type percussion bass guitar. 'lawsuit era', black lacquer body. With soft case.
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An 'Edwards' ESP Ltd model electric guitar, Seymour Duncan fittings, mother-of-pearl inlays to the dark hardwood fret board.
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A good Sanderson land camera, the leather covered body enclosing a tropical mahogany and brass mechanism with red bellows, with original leather carrying case with six half-plates.
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A Zeiss-Ikon 'Compur' folding bellows camera, complete with plate backs and a packet of Ilford plates, in leather case.
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A Leica III camera, Serial No. 223171 (1937) in original leather case with shoulder strap, together with the book 'The Leica Way' by Matheson, Sixth Edition.
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An old violin, unlabelled, figured timber one piece back, cased with two bows.
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An old lioness skin floor rug with mounted head, glass eyes, open mouth, some claws present.
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A Little Blue old taxidermy penguin, modelled standing with head turned to the left, blue glass eyes, raised on a square chamfered wooden stand. Height 37 cm
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A Little Blue old taxidermy penguin, modelled leaning forward with mouth open and flippers extended, mounted on a turned wooden base. Height 34 cm
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An old African ivory tusk elephant bridge, the seven connected graduating elephants upon a curved bar, the trunk of each to the back of another. Weight 1.3 kgs. Length 70 cm
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A large old African ivory elephant tusk with ink stencil notations of measurements, game park numbers and 'City of Durban' to one end. Weight 12 kilos, length 132 cm
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A taxidermied turtle, the head with glass eyes, the beak closed. Minor fault. Length 50 cm
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An old taxidermy small tortoise with bowl back, its shell with recessed copper bowl, the head extended and standing raised on its legs. Old repair to one leg. Length 19 cm
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A small turtle shell. Length 48 cm
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A massive turtle shell, the 13 main plates displaying fine and attractive figuring, some losses to the rim plates. 83 cm x630.
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A turtle shell, with good depth of colour and well figured plates. 48 cm x 60 cm
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A taxidermied whole turtle, the shell in golden brown tones. 35 cm x 50 cm
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A Colobus monkey pelt rug, the five pelts sewn together onto black felt backing to form a chocolate brown five pointed star in the centre with the long cream and brown fur to the edge. Diameter 89 cm
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A taxidermied bustard bird head, cream plumage with chocolate tips and peak crest to the top of head, on a shield shaped board.
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A small taxidermied crocodile, open jaws and glass eyes. Length 60 cm
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A pair of Black Buck horns, with the top of skull remaining, attached to shield shaped board. Length of horns 47 cm
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A set of Water Buck horns, the horns still attached to the skull, set onto a shield shaped board. Length of horns 45 cm
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A small taxidermied rattle snake, preserved on a natural stone setting in perspex. 25.5 cm x 15 cm
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A taxidermied badger's head, open snarling mouth showing tongue and teeth, attached to a shield shaped oak board.
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A taxidermied Mirror Carp, in glistening silver tones, set to a tree section with original bark remaining. Length 68 cm
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A taxidermied small brown trout, attached to a cut piece of tree knot. Length 50 cm
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A large Mako shark jaw, with an open width of 34 cm.
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A Holloway & Naughton 12 gauge double barrel shotgun, hammerless, top lever ejector, 30 inch ribbed game barrels engraved with maker's address, side locks engraved with maker and bold scrolling foliage. Proved for 1¼oz. loads and in working order. Modern compartmentalised case with burgundy baize lining. 'A' licence required.
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An abstract resin sculpture, of a stylised female figure, with a verdigris patina, on a black dome base. Height 35 cm
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A large modern bronze figure, a boy fishing. Height 112 cm
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A French late 19th/early 20th century bronze statuette, depicting a young girl carrying a fruiting and leafy vine. Raised on a red marble plinth base. Unsigned.
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A set of pan balance scales, the pan lifting by a lever action operated from a pedal to the front, raised upon a mahogany box base with a single drawer; along with a large selection of various sets and part sets of pan, cylindrical and flat trade weights.
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A coopered oak bucket, the tapering staves bound by three brass rings. Height 30.5 cm, diameter 36.5 cm
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A Regency copper and brass samovar, decorated with lion mask handles, Egyptian caryatid legs and a sphinx figure to the lower tier. Height 44.5 cm
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A copper and brass vase shaped samovar, with two handles issuing from the sides with turned ebony insets, the whole raised on a cast brass acanthus leaf base. Height 51.5 cm
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A pair of 19th century spelter bronze figurines of fairies, after Auguste Moreau. Height on plinth bases 20.5 cm
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A Victorian treen string holder, modelled as a skep beehive. Height 10 cm
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An 'English Pewter' mug, decorated with honesty seed pods and whiplash tendrils, No. 0334. Height 13.5 cm
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A glass Tiffany Studios desk set, the large beehive form inkstand tray decorated with North American Indian motifs, impressed marks to base.
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A vintage enamel 'Craven A' sign, the yellow ground with 'For Your Throat's Sake Smoke Craven 'A', They Never Vary!', includes image of cigarette packet, orange, red and black striped border. 95 cm x 29 cm, minor chipping.
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