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Two Day Estate Auction, Day 2 — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:233
Sale Title:Two Day Estate Auction, Day 2Lots with images:137
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:176
Date:24-Sep-2008
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Japanese ivory and bone okimono, Meiji period modelled in the form of a farmer holding a cockerel, his head bent admiring the beast, resting on a circular socle base. Height 31 cm
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Japanese ivory box and cover, Meiji period of rectangular form, the top carved with figures of monkeys. Length 10 cm
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Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period modelled as a .great man in full robes, sceptre in one hand, scroll in the other, with a attendant to one side, riding a shi shi, all resting on a pierced band of roses. Height 11 cm
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Japanese Lacquered Inro, Meiji Period modelled in five sections each decorated with landscape scenes, (with two old losses to foot), length 13 cm
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Japanese Ivory Figure of a Horse, Meiji Period modelled standing four square together a Satsuma earthenware box and cover
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Japanese wood and ivory okimono, Meiji period modelled in the form of a merchant, his wide brimmed hat incised with fern motifs, his haori richly decorated with gilded ferns, a box slung over one shoulder, a fan in one hand an ear of corn in the other, and a wakasashi at his waist, resting on a rectangular plinth base
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19th century Peking Glass Snuff Bottle with a glass button stoper, leading to a body decorated with a hawk, on resting on a bough branch, height 6 cm
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Japanese ivory okimono of Buddha, Meiji period modelled seated with simple robes, with incised prunus to verso, resting on a single lotus throne and stepped base, encased in a contemporary leather travelling case. Height 11 cm
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Japanese wood and ivory okimono, Meiji period modelled in the form of a gourd, riddled with holes, with mice appearing from each hole, and having incised linear decoration and inset with semiprecious stones
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Japanese wood and ivory okimono, Meiji period modelled in the form of a man, his head wrapped in a scarf, his dress richly decorated with gilded ferns, a basket slung over one shoulder, a paddle in his right hand, and a pouch at his waist, as he balances on a tree branch, resting on a rectangular plinth base. Height 41 cm
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Japanese wood and ivory okimono, Meiji period modelled in the form of a seated man, his head wrapped in a scarf, his dress decorated with ferns, holding a saw toothed implement, with his work box to one side. Length 10 cm. Height 9 cm
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Japanese ivory box and cover, Meiji period of ovoid form, encrusted with figures of terrapins. Height 9 cm
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Suite of eight Chinese ivory figures, each modelled as an immortal in various poses, all resting on pierced hardwood bases, (one base lacking a side), overall. Height 21 cm
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Chinese Ivory Figure of Shao Lin, c1900 clad in simple robes, having a peach blossom in one hand and his staff in the other, resting on a stepped circular timber socle base, height 29 cm
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Chinese ivory figure group, c1900 modelled in the form of a long boat, with a grotestesque dragons head prow, leading to a central pagoda, surrounded by a selection of figures occupied in various nautical pursuits. Length 44 cm
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Suite of nine Japanese ivory figures, each modelled as an immortal in various poses, all resting on pierced hardwood bases, (one base lacking a side), overall. Height 21 cm
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18th/19th century Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass being a selection of dual panels, bearing images of warriors and courtiers in a palatial scene, all encased in a pierced giltwood frame 86 cm x 92 cm
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19th /20th century red lacquered box on stand the rectangular hinged top, enclosing storage, all resting on stile feet.
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Chinese School Suite of Twelve Watercolours on paper, c1900 each modelled with a single figure, in giltwood frame, each 23 cm x 13 cm
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18th Century Cloisonne Pricket Candlesticks each modelled with a dual sconces, with Greek Key decorated rims, short inverted baluster pillar and elongated socle bases, the whole decorated with tendril scrolls and flower heads on a turquoise ground, height approx 41 cm
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Japanese Cloisonne Vase, Meiji Period of waisted form, and having trailing prunus vines, all on a white to purple ground, height 12 cm
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Ginbari enamelled silver vase, Meiji Period with a silver lip leading to an enamel body decorated with foliate motifs; together with another later smaller Ginbari vase
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Japanese Lobed Cloisonne Vase and Cover, Meiji Period having a gilded finial leading to a lobed body decorated with scenes of birds in flight amid chrysanthemums on a blue ground, and a waisted pillar with black and gold foliate motifs, height 23.5 cm
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Pair of Cylindrical Kutani Earthenware Vases, Meiji Period modelled in cylindrical form, decorated with a green ground with exotic birds amid floral sprays; together with a Kutani Porcelain Twin Handled Baluster Vase, Meiji Period (old restoration to lip)
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Pair of Bronze and Cloisonne Figural Incense Burners, Ming Dynasty modelled in the form of the duck and her drake, each with slightly stylised heads, leading to the enamel inset wings, decorated with geometric and foliate motifs, leading to slender legs and web feet, length approx 24 cm
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Selection of Three 19th century Chinese Snuff Bottles comprising; an early carved jade bottle, together with a famille rose moon flask and a blue and white tapered cylindrical bottle
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Selection of Three 19th century Chinese Snuff Bottles comprising; a blue and white bottle with a pierced neck, together with two other more minor bottles
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Selection of Four 19th century Chinese Snuff Bottles comprising; two carved jade bottles, one with a coral stopper, and two minor bottle
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19th century Chinese famille rose Cantonese porcelain floor vase modelled with a scalloped rim, leading to a baluster shaped body, with inset panels of figures in domestic scenes, and profusely decorated with butterflies, moth's kites and fans and other objects of whimsy, with original applied gilt figural handles. Height 90 cm
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19th century Chinesefamille rose Garden Seat of typical drum shape, with a pierced top, leading to inset panels decorated with scenes of domestic life, on a white ground with fruit and flower head decoration, height 46 cm
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Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Floor Vase, c1920 modelled with a waisted flared rim, leading to a cylindrical body decorated with scenes of bamboo in a rustic setting, height 63 cm
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19th century Lacquered Marriage Box modelled in a lobed form, having applied motifs of dragons and Buddhist motifs
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Pair of 19th century Arita export ware porcelain vases each modelled in rectangular form, having panels with trailing prunus vines, on a blue to white ground with gilt highlights, height 8.5 cm
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Satsuma Ribbed Earthenware Bowl, Meiji Period modelled with prunus flowers in abundance, and having gilt geometric borders, diameter 13 cm
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Japanese Imari Earthenware Charger, Meiji Period the circular bowl, centred by a vase filled with chrysanthemum, surrounded by a border of reds and blues on an off white ground, diameter 40 cm
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Japanese Arita ware charger, Meiji period the circular dish, having an Off centre panel, profusely decorated with figures in landscape, on a deep red to blue trailing vine ground, original gilt highlights. Diameter 34 cm
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Satsuma Pair of Earthenware Vases, c1920 modelled with panels decorated with figures in tranquil garden scenes with gilt foliate and geometric highlights; together with another Satsuma earthenware vase c1920
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Japanese Earthenware Jardiniere, c1920 Modelled in a globular form, decorated with a raised figure of the dragon chasing the flaming pearl, amid tempestuous seas on a blue and white ground, height 34 cm
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Figural bronze vase from the Meiji period, the squat globular vessel, modelled in the form of a family of elephants with their trunks united
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Pair of mother of pearl table screens, Meiji period each modelled with scenes of industrious workers in a rustic landscape, resting on pierced figural and foliate carved stands, overall. Height 28 cm
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19th century Chinese Rock Crystal Vase modelled in the form of a lotus flower, resting on a pierced support centred by twin birds in flight, having a pierced hardwood base, height 17 cm overall height 23 cm Illustrated
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18th century jade Scholars set modelled with two lidded vessels, one with a lion surmount, leading to a ebonised lacquered pierced stand. Length approx 23 cm. Height approx 15 cm
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Striated Red Jade Kuei-Pi on stand, Possibly Ming Dynasty modelled with a triangular elongated top section, having a central carved flower head, leading to a globular body incised with geo-metric decoration, resting on a pierced hardwood stand, overall height approx 28 cm
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19th century Jade Flat Vase modelled with twin loop handles, each with ring drops, flanking a flattened body with carved figural decoration, resting on later pierced rosewood base, height 15 cm
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Chinese Spinach jade bowl, possibly 18th century modelled with a slightly everted lip, leading to a deep bowl, resting on a disc base. Diameter 17 cm
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19th century Spinach Jade Button/Buckle of rectangular form, decorated with incised foliate motifs, together with an 18th Century Jade Archers Ring and a 19th century Lobed Enamel Box and Cover
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Chinese Earthenware Cocoon Vase, Possibly Han Dynasty modelled with short everted lip and neck, the elongated form with original traces, length 28.5 cm height 15 cm
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Chinese Slip Glaze Earthenware Water Vessel, Possibly Song Dynasty the everted lip with applied pierced stylised figures of dragons the bulbous body with similar applied figural decoration; together with a lidded food vessel modelled in the manner of the Song Dynasty
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Pair of Earthenware Funerary Figures, Possible Ming Dynasty each modelled with detachable heads, the male and female figures in traditional robes, height; together with another earthenware Figure, Possibly Ming Dynasty, some original decoration traces
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Clay Figure of a Horse, Han Dynasty modelled in two parts, the detachable head slightly stylised leading to the recumbent body, length 51 cm, together with a thermolucience test
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Early Tibetan gilded pendant modelled in square form, with raised foliate motifs, and set with a selection of semi-precious stones. Height 13 cm
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Early Tibetan jewel encrusted white metal box and cover of square form, set with a variety of semi-precious stones, centred by a crowned figure seated on a lotus throne, amid exotic flowers and vines, the verso having a central geometric motif, surmounted by a scrolled hanging tube, length 11.5 cm height 12.5 cm
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Early Tibetan Jewel Encrusted White Metal Box and Cover of oval form; set with a variety of semi-precious stones, centred by a dragon chasing the flaming pearl of immortality, length 14 cm
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Early Tibetan figural jewel encrusted sceptre or phur-pa, modelled with rock crystal button finial leading to a triple sided figural insert, leading to a knopped pillar with facetted inserted panels of lapis lazuli and rock crystal inserts, and a mask head of a bird and a inscribed rock crystal blade, length 41 cm, (the blade with an old break)
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18th century Tibetan silver stem cup modelled with a shallow cup bowl, internally decorated with flower heads and linear decoration, leading to a waisted and knopped pillar, all resting on a circular spreading foot. Height approx 26 cm
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18th century Tibetan Silver Butter Lamp modelled with a stepped finial and inset with semi-precious stones, together with a 18th century Tibetan Silver Tea Bowl, with Stepped Cover and a 18th century Tibetan Silver Tibetan Messengers Carrying Case
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18th/19th Tibetan silver lidded vessel modelled as a waisted baluster form, the body profusely decorated with cloud scrolls figures, leading to a band of semi-precious stones, all resting on a circular spreading foot. Height approx 24 cm
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Silver tea caddy with a stepped top, semi-precious stone decorations, a shaped rectangular body and hammered linear motifs
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18th/19th century Tibetan silver tea pot modelled in oversize proportions, with ball shaped finial, leading to a domed shaped hinged lid, inlaid with semi-precious stones and the squat globular body, flanked by a loop handle to one side and a shaped spout to the other, each with figural mounts, resting on a circular spreading foot, the whole decorated with cloud scrolls and shell motifs. Height approx 48 cm
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19th century Mongolian silver vase modelled with a flared lip, leading to a pair of figural loop handles, each fitted with ring drops, and a selection of carved hardstone inset plaques, all resting on a circular spreading foot, the whole decorated with cloud scrolls, trailing foliate and key band, height approx 44 cm
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18th century Tibetan silver Buddha modelled seated manjusri, the sceptre raised in one hand, on a double lotus throne. Height approx 17 cm
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Pair of 19th century Mongolian Silver Figural Boxes and Covers modelled in the form of chickens, each looking backwards, having a selection of semi-precious stones down the neck, the feathering having soft enamel, length; together with another 19th century Mongolian Silver Figural Box and Cover, modelled in the form of a camel
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Near Eastern bronze figure expressing the duality of mankind, with elongated features. Height 37.5 cm
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19th century Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Vajrasattva with consort modelled with five rising spokes representing the five wisdoms of Buddha or Dyani Buddha's seated; and presented in yab yam with his consort, on a stepped lotus throne, height 12 cm
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19th century Burmese Mandalay gilt standing Buddha modelled standing with both hands in the verada gesture, clad in traditional robes, including a jewelled headdress, resting on a later ebonised base, height 137 cm overall height 164 cm
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Edwardian eight day brass mantle clock, c1910 modelled in the Chinoiserie manner, with five elongated finials leading surmounting a stepped pagoda top to a white painted dial, square body decorated with applied enamel panels of birds in flight. Height 46 cm
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Louis XVI style gilt metal cartel clock, c1900 having a two train movement, a white painted enamel dial, with Roman numerals, the case surmounted with a twin handled vase, leading to floral swags. Height 68 cm
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Swiss Brass Mounted Travelling Clock, c1925 modelled in rectangular form; fitted with thermometer, clock and barometer; in fitted original brown suede case, length 21 cm; together with a 19th century Brass Mounted Wall Clock.(2)
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Sheraton Revival Mantle Timepiece, c1900 having an eight day single train movement, with a white painted enamel dial and Arabic numerals, encased within a hooded box wood inlaid case, stepped plinth base and button feet
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European cased brass repeating carriage clock, with an eight day, two day movement, with an enamel dial and painted numerals, the rectangular case with a hinged carrying handle, (with key)
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18ct fancy link Albert chain together with a fob medal mounted as a South African 1 pond 1896, weight 86 grams
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Rose Gold Mounted Carved Ivory Cameo Pin, c1910 mounted in unmarked gold frame, with original safety chain
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Set of Six 9 Carat Gold Figural Coffee Spoons, 20th century each with an animal surmount leading to a naturalistically modelled stem and plain bowl, total weight 56 grams
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Appleton Trary & Co, Waltham Mass 14 carat rose and yellow gold full hunter cased pocket watch 17 jewel movement, the case with decorated with a bird on a bough branch and a vacant cartouche to the reverse, all surrounded with flowerheads and foliate bands
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18 carat gold full hunter Repeater, having a white enamel dial with both Roman and Arabic Numerals, fitted with a sub dial, bearing the inscription ‘From Moine to Cote 02', the case bearing the stylised initials S and C surmounted by a dual coronet in an associated box.
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Stuart Devlin, silver gilt box and cover, London modelled in the form of an with a egg, having a hinged lid, enclosing a spray of pearls and fronds. Height 8 cm
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Tiffany & Co three coloured gold mounted sterling silver pendant, c1930 modelled in the form of a rectangular hinged locket, fitted for photographs, on original black velvet and its original retail box. Length 7 cm weight 74 grams
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Buren sterling silver pocket Chronometer, modelled with a paste set band, fitted with its original short fob, all encased within its original box
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Hardy Bros 18 Carat Gold Cigarette Case, Birmingham 1927 of rectangular form, with engine turned decoration initialled to upper left hand corner length 12.5 cm weight 226 grams
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Edwardian gold cigarette case, c1910 of rectangular form, centred with an paste set armorial cresting, in an oval cartouche amid profusely chased foliage. Length 7.75 cm (Note Lacking some stones)
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George V 18 carat gold vesta cast, Sheffield 1913 of rectangular form, loop jump ring to one side, initialled Pr. Height 5 cm weight 32 grams
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George IV Rosewood and Boxwood Strung Tea Caddy, c1825 the stepped rectangular form lid, enclosing twin glass tea canisters (one replaced and chipped) and a mixing bowl, fitted with pair of ring drop handles, all resting on squat button feet, original key, length 33 cm height 19 cm
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George III tortoiseshell tea caddy, the rectangular hinged top, with an inset silver panel, leading to twin further hinged compartments, all resting on squat bun feet. Length 18 cm. Height 12 cm
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Pair of Victorian Campagna shaped gilt metal marble Garnitures, c1870 each with applied metal acanthus capped rims leading to twin scrolled foliate handles and a single figural panel of raised cherubic figures, resting on fluted capped pillars, stepped square socle bases and metal button feet. Height 34.5 cm
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Farthing and Thornhill, Makers 42 Cornhill Victorian coromandel cased ladies travelling compendium, c1860 having silver gilt mounts for Jv London 1858 the hinged lid, inscribed 'Miss Annie Crighton From HC 1861'; fully fitted with an array of silver gilt bottles, boxes and flasks, with two concealed frieze drawers and a fallfront panel enclosing a selection of mother of pearl utensils (one lacking). Width 31 cm. Depth 24 cm. Height 21 cm
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Victorian brass inkwell, c1880 modelled in rectangular form, fitted with twin glass bottles, flanking a standish with a surmount in the form of a recumbent deer, all naturalistically formed on bracket feet. Length 28 cm
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Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Mounted Kingwood Twin Handled Jardiniere the rectangular serpentine body, having inset panels of amboyna, with applied pierced metal mounts and tin insert, all resting on ebonised squat bun feet, length 32 cm
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Asprey's Silver Plated Figural Nut Cracker, c1930 modelled with the head of a parakeet, length 15 cm
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19th century European boulle desk standish of rectangular form, fitted with twin original glass ink bottles, flanking a lidded pen stand, leading to a well inlaid with a figural cartouche, featuring classical figures on a raised platform, under a pair of floral swags, and a shallow long drawer, all resting on bracket feet, the whole decorated with tendril scrolls. Length 37 cm
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Late 19th century European black Variegated marble desk Standish, c1900 the rectangular body, having a central well fitted with a brass mounted combination paperweight and pen rest, flanked by twin matching hinged inkwells, enclosing ceramic inserts, a further pen well and beaded border, resting on short bracket feet. Length 63 cm
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19th century Dutch bombe shaped oak and walnut table bureau bookcase, c1880 the domed top leading to a pair of glazed doors, having a selection of applied glazing bars, the lower part with a fall front enclosing a selection of small drawers and pigeon holes, a single long drawer below, with later ball and claw feet. Width 52 cm. Depth 27 cm. Height 81 cm
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Pair of French ormolu mounted porcelain vases, c1875 painted with English garden flowers reserved on a turquoise and gilt ground, mounted as a candelabra with scrolling handles and flower candle holders and resting on waisted socle bases, each with four scrolled feet. Height 63 cm
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Marble, alabaster and pink agate figural table lamp, modelled as a scantily clad serving woman with a bowl raised on her right shoulder and resting against a rustic tree stump, and with a circular socle base
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Professor B.Seginetto Italian marble figure of a Flapper, modelled with the young woman, her head to one side, wearing a jewelled headdress, and a strapless dress, resting on a rectangular socle base. Height 46 cm
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Italian Variegated Marble Pedestal, c1910 the square platform top, leading to the ring mounted pillar and resting on a stepped octagonal socle base, height 103 cm
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Italian Variegated Marble Pedestal, c1910 the square platform top, leading to the ring mounted pillar and resting on a stepped octagonal socle base, height 101 cm
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Edwardian sterling silver mounted figural paperweight modelled in the form of a pointer, standing four square on a black stoneware plinth base;, together with a white metal figure of a pointer
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Wurttembergische Metallwarrenfabric Cast Metal Coal Scuttle, c1890 modelled in a tapered form, fitted with a swing handle with female mask head terminals, leading to a body decorated with shield shaped plaques and leaf berry and vine, a serpent motifs with vacant ribbon cartouches, resting on splayed bracket feet beneath incised heart shapes, height 43 cm
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Wurttembergische Metallwarrenfabric Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel, c1900 modelled as naturalistically as a walnut on a rustic cross frame support, item number 238 in the 1906 catalogue, height 26 cm
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Wurttembergische Metallwarrenfabric silver plated jewel casket, c1910 modelled with a pair of pierced strap handles, having classical maskheads, leading to a domed hinged top, enclosing a velvet tray and storage space below, the rectangular body having a central oval inset panel, decorated with classical scenes of battle. Length 24 cm. Height 26 cm, Item Number 204 in the 1906 Catalogue
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