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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:678
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:139
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:472
Date:21-Apr-2015
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A pair of 19th century Dutch silver serving spoons, with English import marks of Henry Nicholas Mills, London 1899. With cast stems and shell moulded bowls
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A good set of six George III silver tablespoons, Old English pattern, matching script initials to each. London 1806 by Peter & William Bateman. Weight 373gms
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Twelve (10 + 2) William IV silver fiddle pattern tablespoons, good condition. Signed London 1834 by William Johnson (probably) and two London 1828 by T. Cox, Savory. Total weight 160gms
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A set of six George IV silver table spoons, fiddle pattern, crested with a demi-lion. London 1824 probably by Richard Palmer I. Weight 492gms
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Six Georgian Old English silver tablespoons, two bottom marked London c.1769 by Thomas and William Chawner. Also London 1796 by George Smith and William Fearn, London 1802 by Peter, Ann & William Bateman, London 1824 by William Chawner and an Exeter spoon with bright cut decoration, 1805 by Richard Ferris
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An oak cased canteen of silver cutlery, Old English pattern, comprising two tablespoons, six dessert spoons, six soup spoons, five table forks and five dessert forks; in oak canteen. London 1931 by David Fullerton
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Seven Gorham 'Strasbourg' sterling silver cutlery serving implements, includes: a large pasta serving spoon, a wide bowled casserole spoon, one ladle, one pierced and pronged bowl serving spoon, one cold meat fork and one cheese knife, all in original packing sleeves in as new condition
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An American Gorham 'Strasbourg' 31 piece Sterling silver luncheon service, comprising seven table knives, seven table forks, eight fish/cake forks, eight teaspoons and one serving spoon. As new condition. Weight excluding knives 1045gms
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A Victorian silver salver, pie-crust rim with bead edge, raised on four claw feet, military presentation engraved. Sheffield 1894 by Harrison Bros. & Howson. Weight 465gms, diameter 25.5 cm
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A George III silver salver, circular, piecrust rim with gadroon border, raised on three ball and claw feet. Engraved to the centre with a period coat-of arms: dexter, a cross gules between four peacocks; sinister, ermine, three increscents, two and one; crested by a peacock's head erased, ducally gorged. Engraved to reverse with a 19th century wedding presentation inscription. London 1768 by John Carter II. Weight 1225gms, diameter 35 cm
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A heavy, rare, fine quality late William IV Storr silver teapot of octagonal lobed shape with flat chased decoration of leaves, flowers and scrolls in the French manner, the acanthus leaf mounted handle with ivory heat rings, the finial modelled with acorns and oak leaves, the crest of a rampant lion within leafy boughs. Weight 783gms. London 1837. The marks include the maker, Paul Storr and the company mark Storr & Mortimer
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A rare quality George IV silver tea-urn, the octagonal vase-shaped body on conforming plinth with flaring pedestal, four paw feet, with two reeded loop handles, the reeded spout with ivory tap, the body, foot and detachable tapered conforming cover and urn finial each engraved with bands of floral swag and foliage, crested London 1828 by Robert Hennell. Weight 1252gms. Height 35 cm
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A late George III silver quality hot water pot, the ovoid half lobed body raised on a flared circular pedestal foot, shell, scroll and gadroon rim, fluted scroll neck, radiating lobed panelled lid with conforming ball finial, the carved twin bar handle with double forked snake's heads and tails. Fine scales evident, the fancy cartouche with scroll framing. London 1817 by William Burwash. Weight 975gms. Height 23.5 cm
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A Victorian silver three piece tea set, each piece of octagonal baluster form, the panelled sides with engraved mask and scroll cartouches, raised on four scroll feet, the pot handle with ivory heat rings. The pot London 1846 by Joseph and John Angell, the milk and sugar 1866 by Mappin & Webb. Weight 1383gms
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An early George III silver baluster mug, elegant plain form with double scroll handle. London 1761 by Fuller White. Weight 327gms. Height 12 cm
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A modern Scottish silver Queen's Jubilee 2002 heavy beaker, the base moulded in relief with crowns framed by the rose of London, thistle of Scotland, etc., hallmarks for Edinburgh 2002 by Hamilton & Inches. Elaborately gilded interior. In original cloth bag and fitted leather case. Weight 424gms. Height 10.8 cm
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Six early 20th century silver Old English dessert forks, includes: three Sheffield 1928 and three other with Sheffield hallmarks. Weight 294gms
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Six c.1900 Victorian silver dessert forks, includes five hallmarked London 1894 by John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater, the other London 1902. Weight 284gms
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A late Victorian fancy silver bread fork, the wide three pronged blade with engraved detail, diamond section shaft to the diamond form top bar handle with ball details and scroll supports. Birmingham 1899 by William Devenport
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A European .900 silver fancy oval serving dish, the four main panels embossed with florals, shaped bead decorated rim, raised on four cast scrolling feet. Weight 500gms. 34 cm x 24.5 cm
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Three heavy antique silver napkin rings, includes a pair decoratively engraved with repeating pattern. Chester 1900 by Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd, the other a plain napkin ring engraved Ngaio and dated 21.12.09, hallmarked Sheffield 1909. Total weight 124gms
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Three silver pepperettes, each similarly vase shaped, 20th century; along with a pair of Georgian style silver plated salt cellars with blue glass liners, a Georgian silver salt spoon and an EP salt spoon
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A heavy silver Garrard & Co. tankard engraved with the crest of the Royal Artillery, '12 Minden Battery RA', engraved to base 'Capt. R.R. Thompson On Posting'. Sheffield 1954. Weight 500gms
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A fine quality Victorian silver goblet, finely engraved with fern leaves and engine turned decoration. Sheffield 1877 by Fenton Bros. Height 18 cm
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A pair of small Georgian Revival silver tripod sauce boats, of plain design with shaped rims and pad feet. Sheffield 1950 by Viner's Ltd. Length of each 15 cm
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An early George III silver sauce boat, shaped rim, raised on three pad feet with shell form supports, the flying C-scroll handle with acanthus leaf thumbpiece. London 1769 by Stephen Adams. Weight 119gms
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A George II silver fat bellied sauce jug, of boat form with everted shaped rim, flying S-scroll handle, the three pad feet issuing from shell supports. Newcastle 1759 by John Langlands. Weight 101gms
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A Victorian silver coffee pot, tall baluster form, the panelled sides with engraved scroll and floral decoration, raised on four scroll feet, the high domed lid with hexagonal urn finial, ivory heat rings. London 1853 by William Hunter. Weight 942gms
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A George III silver cruet stand, boat shape with foliate pierced walls, raised on four splay feet, mahogany inset base, with five various cut glass silver mounted jars and bottles, three absent, some repairs and losses, London 1795 by Edward Capper
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A pair of George III silver tripod salts with embossed foliate decoration. London 1774, maker's marks rubbed. Diameter 6.5 cm
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An impressive set of four George III silver salts, rounded rectangular boat form, gilded interiors with flat repeating bell flower decorated rims, the dentilled foot ring raised on four ball feet. London 1811 by Josiah Snatt
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A pair of George III silver sugar tongs, bright cut engraved decoration, shaped arms. London 1798 by Peter & Ann Bateman
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A Georgian Revival flat bottomed silver cream jug, of plain design with reeded edge and handle. Chester 1912. Height 9 cm
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A silver two handled sugar basin, of plain oval shape with reeded banding. Height 6.5 cm. Together with a matching cream jug, both with gilded interiors. Birmingham 1922
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A silver caster shaker of baluster shape, with wrythen fluting and flame finial. Birmingham 1911. Height 16 cm
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A pair of circular silver bonbon dishes, each with three handles and a tripod base with pad feet. Sheffield 1916. Diameters 12 cm
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A free standing dressing table mirror, the shaped border with ornate embossed decoration of leaves, flowers and scrolls in the French manner, bevelled glass and blue velvet back. Sheffield 1995 by Whitehill Silver & Plate Co. Height 37 cm
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An early 1900s silver and crystal claret jug, fluted ovoid form, the silver collar and spout with embossed decoration, replacement stopper. London 1911, and retailer's mark: 'Littlejohn & Son, Wellington'. Height 19 cm
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A Victorian silver plate on copper combination twin branch candelabra, of plain Regency style. Old repair to base. Height 39 cm
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A pair of late Georgian period Old Sheffield Plate baluster candlesticks with gadroon borders and circular bases. Small fault at base of one. Height 26.5 cm
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Three early Victorian period silver bottle tickets of fine leaf shape, Gin, Rum and Brandy. London 1839 (1) and 1841(2) by Taylor & Perry
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A hand knotted Persian rug, with cherry red field decorated with a large medallion and stylised floral designs framed by three narrow borders. 222 cm x 171 cm
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A silk and wool pile Caucasian style hand knotted rug, the ivory field decorated with geometric medallions and stylised bird motifs framed by multiple borders, the principal ones decorated with conjoined rosette medallions. 1750 x1180
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A classical Persian hand knotted carpet, the entire field decorated with floral medallions and birds perched in flowering shrubs, in soft pastel tones on an ivory ground, framed by a floral meander border with madder ground. 255 cm x 156 cm
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A hand knotted tribal rug, wool pile on wool foundation, decorated with three conjoined step-sided medallions in various colours including indigo and camel on a red ground framed by a principal border of highly stylised floral motifs. 233 cm x 110 cm
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A small Persian Hamadan rug, decorated with a stylised medallion and floral motifs on a notch sided field framed by a floral stylised border. 15.3 cm x 11 cm
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A Baluchi hand knotted rug, decorated with three rows of ten conjoined medallions interspersed by secondary medallions on a dark charcoal ground, framed by multiple narrow borders. 225 cm x 120 cm
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A Turkish hand knotted rug, all wool, decorated with a stepsided medallion with pendant ends on a bright red ground framed by blue and mustard borders. 183 cm x 106 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug, decorated with geometric motifs to the field and border, in tones of indigo and dusky reds. 207 cm x 116 cm
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A small narrow hand knotted Persian runner, the field decorated with a single row of geometric floral motifs, three border guards, in colours of red, blue, dark grey, pale orange and ivory. 230 cm x 67 cm
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A Sirjan hand woven kelim carpet, the field decorated with eight cruciform medallions framed by scattered stylised animals and flowers framed by three geometric meander borders. 240 cm x 140 cm
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A Sirjan double saddlebag, the hand knotted faces decorated with a checker-board pattern, each square decorated with a cruciform motif, framed by geometric patterned borders, in bright tones including blue, green and orange. 165 cm x 70 cm
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A Hamadan Nahavand small rug, decorated with a stepsided medallion with pendant ends on an ivory ground patterned with a Herati pattern, quadrants of indigo, all framed by a dusky rose border. 115 cm x 85 cm
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A Baluchi tribal rug, the dark field decorated with six rows of geometric medallions in madder and ivory, framed by 'running dogs' and stylised leaf motif borders. 152 cm x 78 cm
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An Iranian hand knotted Shahr-e-babak carpet, of unusual tones including plum, dusky blue and ivory. The field decorated with two large medallions surrounded by small boteh motifs, all framed by three narrow borders with cross-hatch motifs. 175 cm x 140 cm
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An Iranian Shahr-e-Babak rug, the ivory field decorated with an indigo medallion patterned with stylised birds, the entire field decorated with geometric floral and bird motifs, framed by a salmon border between indigo narrow guards, all decorated with small floral rosettes. 166 cm x 125 cm
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An Iranian Arak runner, the entire field decorated with small boteh motifs in dusky rose and ivory on a blue background, framed by a highly stylised floral meander border with an ivory background between narrower guards. 308 cm x 80 cm
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An old hand knotted Persian Hamadan runner, with a single central diamond shaped medallion (the design repeated in each corner), two narrow border guards, all-over geometric floral motifs in colours of dark red, dark and light blue, pale apricot and rose pink. 310 cm x 98 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Lilihan runner, the field decorated with a large central medallion and stylised floral motifs, three narrow border guards, in red, blue, green, rose pink, brown and ivory. 300 cm x 106 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Hamadan runner, the field decorated with three diamond shaped medallions, geometric floral motifs and three narrow guards, in colours of red, blue, green, rose pink, pale apricot and dark brown. 285 cm x 98 cm
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An Afghan Turkoman carpet, the field decorated with three rows of eight guls divided by secondary guls framed by multiple borders with geometric patterns; rich red, midnight blue and ivory tones. 200 cm x 150 cm
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An Iranian Bakhtiari hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with 40 individual panels enclosing stylised motifs framed by a broad geometric meander border between narrower guards. 300 cm x 200 cm
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An old Persian Bijar rug, with lustrous wool pile, the field decorated with a large step-sided medallion decorated with a complex pattern of small motifs, in tones of plale blue, red, ivory and charcoal. 189 cm x 145 cm
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A good Iranian Kashan carpet, decorated with a classical curvilinear floral medallion and field in colours of indigo, ivory and sky blue on a Venetian red ground, framed by a border of floral palmettes and leafy tendrils. 256 cm x 163 cm
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An Iranian Sirjan hand knotted rug, the field decorated with three conjoined medallions with ivory background on a field of indigo patterned with scattered rosettes, the field outlined with notch edges upon a further field of terracotta with zig-zag outline and multiple pendant ends, all framed by multiple borders with stylised geometric patterns. 233 cm x 160 cm
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A hand knotted Persian carpet, in unusual decorator's tones including lilac, soft pastels, mustard yellow and rose pink, the field entirely decorated with a repeat pattern of stylised flowers and birds, framed by multiple narrow borders incorporating hook-key motifs and floral rosettes. 300 cm x 200 cm
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An all silk Qum rug, the field decorated with a central floral curvilinear medallion on a field of Islimi tendrils, in tones of deep indigo, ivory, jade green on a Venetian red ground. The floral meander border incorporating similar design elements on a midnight blue ground. 145 cm x 101 cm
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A large fine Hamadan Lilihan carpet, the field decorated in conventional manner with a large floral medallion framed by floral sprays on a pink-red ground, framed by multiple broad borders incorporating various stylised motifs. 320 cm x 240 cm
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A fine hand knotted Turkoman carpet, the field decorated with numerous small step-sided medallions interspersed by secondary medallions on a cherry red ground framed by a geometric principal border between narrower guards with further simple geometric patterning. 280 cm x 198 cm
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A large hand knotted Afghan Turkoman carpet, in rich tones patterned with ivory and indigo details, the field decorated with six rows of 14 'elephant's footprint' medallions, framed by six narrow borders each decorated with a geometric pattern. 327 cm x 325 cm
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A fine Kashan hand knotted carpet, the field centred by a series of overlaid diamond medallions to the centre, the first jade green, followed by ivory, then indigo on a Venetian red field, all decorated with flowering tendrils, the quadrants repeat the medallion colours in reverse. Framed by a broad indigo border patterned with floral palmettes outlined by narrower guards. 250 cm x 175 cm
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An uncharacteristically large Baluchi carpet, in tones of camel, plum red, white and black, the field decorated with numerous geometric medallions framed by two narrow guards, a broad border with further geometric medallions outlined again by narrow guards, further guard panels complete each end of the carpet. 376 cm x 278 cm
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An Iranian Khorassan Mud carpet, wool pile on cotton foundation, decorated with a multiple pointed flowerhead medallion within a lozenge shaped field, each section decorated in contrasting colours, framed by a broad border between narrower guards. 300 cm x 200 cm
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An Iranian Mahal hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with a central curvilinear medallion on a field of Herati pattern, framed by a broad floral meander border; in tones of ivory, salmon, indigo and bleu-celeste. 345 cm x 240 cm
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An Afghan Andkhoi hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with a Bukhara inspired floral design in indigo on a red ground, framed by a border incorporating cruciform motifs alternating with flowers between two narrow borders with repeat chandelier motifs. 240 cm x 160 cm
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An Afghan Andkhoi runner, in traditional deep rich tones of red and black, decorated with stylised flowering branches to the field and framed by a border incorporating cruciform motifs alternating with leafy flowers. 500 cm x 80 cm
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A high quality Andkhoi Belgiq hand knotted wool pile carpet, the field decorated with a profusion of diamond and double diamond medallions framed by multiple borders of varying widths decorated with geometric cruciform motifs, in tones of red, indigo and camel with highlights of old ivory. 300 cm x 200 cm
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A large Persian Malayer carpet, hand knotted wool pile, the field decorated with large scale stylised floral designs on a terracotta ground, the corners of the field in midnight blue with leafy patterns, framed by a very broad border incorporating leaf and palmette motifs. 402 cm x 305 cm
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A nest of three oak jointed tables in Georgian style, the rectangular tops raised on ring turned inverse baluster legs joined at the bases by plain stretchers. 55 cm x 35 cm x 46 cm
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An early 20th century oak and pine collector's cabinet, of eight graduated depth drawers, the carcass of dovetailed and pegged construction. 39 cm x 34 cm x 85 cm
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A Victorian walnut music cabinet, the top with a small brass rail gallery, the single door with a glazed panel flanked by sections of decorative inlaid satinwood, raised on a plinth base. 50 cm x 34.5 cm x 88 cm
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A small good quality Edwardian period mahogany wall cabinet, with shaped upstand, two glazed doors with reeded edges, single internal shelf and three small curved open shelves at either end. 88 cm x 14 cm x 66 cm
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A Victorian walnut small ecclesiastical cabinet, with two 'Gothic' arched glazed doors with covered and frosted patterned glass, opening to reveal multiple shelves with pigeon hole divisions. Wall hanging. 66 cm x 33 cm x 58 cm
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A Victorian mahogany butler's tray table, the tray top with handle aperture on each side, the folding stand with replaced webbing
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A decorative vintage walnut serpentine flap-top card table, decorated with profuse marquetry inlay, supported on twin turned pedestals with turned stretcher and four feet, the interior lined with green baize. 90 cm x 46 cm x 75 cm
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An Edwardian three panelled dressing screen, one central panel with cream and gold fabric, a panel pulls out to each side upholstered in the matching fabric, a small wood panel to the base, on scrolling feet with brass casters. Width of each panel 47 cm. Height 180 cm
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A colonial carved and turned kauri newel post, octagonal form with acanthus leaf, panelled and beaded detail, raised on a later conforming octagonal base
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A German Beidermeier ebonised card table, the serpentine fold-over top supported on concertina back legs, the serpentine apron raised on cabriole legs. 90 cm x 45 cm x 77 cm
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A craftsman made English mahogany Georgian style washstand, the circular ring top dished to hold a basin, supported on three slender baluster columns from a triangular section with two small drawers, further raised on slender columns from a tripod base with ball and claw feet. Diameter 30.5 cm, height 85.5 cm
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A vintage brass bound storage box, ornately embossed with Spanish Conquistadors, the front with a detailed battle scene, soldiers on horseback, cannons and soldiers with lances. One foot missing. 84 cm x 39 cm x 54 cm
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A Georgian style oak lowboy, the front with three deep drawers above a shaped apron, cabriole legs in front, 19th century and later, requires some attention. 72 cm x 53 cm x 74 cm
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A rare Georgian period pine country washstand, of plain oblong shape with double hinged top, carved fretwork between the square section legs which are chamfered on the inside. 94 cm x 50 cm x 80 cm
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An antique oak mule chest, the panelled front carved with chariot, unicorn and lion and the date 1701, the two drawers in the base with brass bale handles, raised on stile feet, plank top, pegged joints. 125 cm x 52 cm x 80 cm
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A late Victorian period Aesthetic Movement ebonised coffee table, of oblong shape with turned legs, turned stretcher and incised and gilded decoration. 90 cm x 50 cm x 48 cm
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A Victorian burr walnut Canterbury whatnot, the Canterbury with a superstructure of a single shelf raised on turned supports, a fretwork gallery to three sides, the Canterbury section with ornate fretwork walls, a single drawer in the frieze, raised on turned tapering legs with white porcelain casters. 58 cm x 38 cm x 52 cm
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A large impressive mahogany bowfront display cabinet of Georgian style, plain with dentil moulding beneath the top pediment and standing on four square section reeded legs with spade feet. The interior with three glass shelves. 116 cm x 46 cm x 206 cm
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A Georgian oak hanging corner cabinet, single panelled door with central inlaid star design, moulding beneath the top edge, green painted interior with three serpentine shelves, large iron H-hinges. 86 cm x 43 cm x 100 cm
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A good George III oak standing corner cabinet, the top glazed two door cupboard with diamond panelled glazing, small half urn highlight below the stepped pediment, the base with two arched solid panelled doors, raised on bracket feet, the top section enclosing three shaped fitted shelves, a single shelf to the lower cupboard. 94 cm x 40 cm x 205 cm
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A 19th century mahogany two stage standing corner cabinet of Georgian style, the top section with an astragal glazed door and two internal shelves, the base with a single panelled door and a single internal shelf, brass handles and keyhole escutcheons, green painted interior. 92 cm x 46 cm x 196 cm
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A large decorative bookshelf cabinet, the upper section with a fascia of fretwork pierced panels, the lower section with two doors flanked by narrow panels, all decoratively pierced to match the superstructure. 182 cm x 48 cm x 232 cm
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