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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:649
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:124
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:540
Date:19-May-2015
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An Art Deco silver condiment set, comprising pepper, salt, mustard pot, blue glass liners with non matching silver spoon. Birmingham 1935 by William Neale & Son Ltd
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An early 1900s silver sauce boat, plain Georgian style with reeded decoration to rim, handle and base. Birmingham 1917 by S.W. Smith & Co
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A rare set of 12 George III Irish Provincial dessert spoons by William Reynolds of Cork, fiddle pattern, crested with the head of an African-American in profile. Total weight 298gms
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A pair of early George III Irish provincial Cork silver sauce ladles, crested with the head of an African-American in profile, marks for William Reynolds Snr. and marked 'STERLING'. Length 18.3 cm
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A George III Old English silver tablespoon, Exeter 1804 by Richard Ferris
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A George III silver Old English tablespoon. Exeter 1804 by William Welch II
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A George III silver Old English silver tablespoon. London 1795 by Richard Crossley
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A George III silver sauce ladle, Old English pattern, crested with a dog's head issuing from a coronet. London 1802 by William Eley and William Fearn
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Set of Edwardian silver teaspoons, the terminals in the form of the Lincoln Imp, in original box, Birmingham 1906 to 1908
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A set of European silver gilt and enamelled coffee spoons and oyster forks, the six spoons and six forks each with turquoise green guilloche enamel to the shafts and finials, in fitted box with lid marked for Stewart Dawson & Co
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A 19th century American coin silver tablespoon, elongated fiddle pattern. Weight 57gms
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An Edwardian silver plate dessert set, comprising a pair of serving spoons, with shell bowls and original gilding; a sugar sifter, also with original gilding; and a pair of grape scissors, plain designs with bead edge decoration, in original red ruched silk lined box
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An early 20th century set of silver plate cutlery in an oak canteen, with hinged lid revealing a top compartment above two full width drawers, enclosing a mainly fiddle pattern cutlery service
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A pair of George III silver boat shaped salts, the walls pierced with scroll designs and engraved with floral swags, raised on four ball and claw feet, each with replacement blue plastic liners; along with one original blue glass liner; with two associated silver salt spoons. London 1786, maker's mark 'IL'. Some old repairs
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A pair of early 19th century Old Sheffield Plate goblets, the bowls with floral and leaf embossed swags, decorative pedestal bases. Maker's marks to base of each
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A pair of heavy Eastern silver goblets, the ovoid bodies engraved with a hexagonal repeating pattern, matt finish, spreading circular base to each, stamped 'Sterling Silver'. Weight 466gms. Height 16 cm
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An early Victorian silver goblet, the exterior heavily embossed with farming scenes, a blank cartouche to the front for engraving, with acanthus leaf decoration to the foot. Birmingham 1857, maker's initials A. & S. Weight 170gms
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A tall Edwardian silver baluster vase, fine ribbed decoration to the rim, long angular handles and bands to the body, spreading circular base. Birmingham 1901 by William Aitken. Weight 368gms. Height 27.5 cm
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A pair of late Victorian silver plate banqueting table centrepieces, the elaborate triform platform base with three crouching griffins, surrounding an ornate column supporting a cut glass shallow dish with serrated rim, 12.5 cm x 23 cm
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A small 20th century silver hors d'oeuvre tazza, the shallow circular bowl with squared pie crust rim, raised on a circular spreading foot. Birmingham 1929 by William Neale Ltd. Diameter 15.5 cm
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A pair of silver and ivory carver rests, each X-end of silver joined by an ivory rod. Sheffield 1894 by Henry Wigfull
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A pair of ivory handled silver plated fish servers with engraved and pierced blades, each monogrammed
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An Edwardian ivory handled, silver plated serving knife with sterling silver ferrule, the engraved blade and ferrule by Walker & Hall. Sheffield 1901
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An Old Sheffield Plate wine coaster, the rim heavily embossed with a fruiting vine, the centre inset with a turned wooden base. Diameter 19 cm
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An American sterling silver table candelabra, the single baluster candlestick with screw fitted central raised nozzle and two sinuous arms supporting further nozzles, restrained banded detail. The base with maker's details 'Newport Sterling'. 'Cement Filled'. Total weight 738gms. Height 28 cm
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A silver three branch candelabrum, with wrythen fluted tapering column supporting a vase shaped nozzle fitted with a removable capital with three sinuous arms each supporting further conforming nozzles, the central nozzle requiring repair. London 1898 by William Gibson & John Langman (Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.). Height 40 cm
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A pair of Victorian silver plate fancy column candlesticks, acanthus leaf and scroll designs, wide elaborate spreading bases, the flowerhead form detachable nozzles of a smaller size. Height 34 cm
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A pair of silver column candlesticks, with octagonal tapering columns supporting conforming urn nozzles, raised from octagonal spreading stepped plinth bases. Sheffield 1932 by Hawksworth Eyre & Co. Ltd. Height 31 cm
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A silver commemorative plate, for the silver wedding of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, 1972. London by R. Comyns, in original box with certificate and packing. Weight 375gms. Diameter 23 cm
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A Victorian silver hunting horn, in original box with presentation inscription engraved to base. London 1886, maker John and Frank Pairpoint
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An Edwardian campanologist's silver bell, the small bell with the traditional leather handle. London 1901 by Harold Child
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A N.Z. colonial Frank Grady silver chatelaine clip, the half round form with floral cut and engraved decoration framing the vacant shield cartouche, three support rings to the bottom edge, no chains attached, a plain clip to the reverse. Stamped 'ST. SILVER' 'FG'
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A pair of sterling silver napkin rings with naval connection, each engraved with the crest and motto of the Grover family, the names of 21 British Navy ships with dates from 1885 to 1906, naval actions and finally a fouled anchor and New Zealand R.N.R. Both hallmarked by the Barnard silversmiths, London 1894 and 1900
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A late Victorian silver Christening mug, the exterior heavily embossed with floral decoration, blank cartouche to the front for engraving. Birmingham 1895 by Thomas Hayes. Weight 147gms
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A silver fitted suite of hair and clothes brushes, comb and vanity bottles, contained within an alligator hide fitted pouch marked with gilt retailer's stamp 'Finnigans Ltd, Manchester'. London 1912 by Charles Henry Dumenil
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An old Turkish kilim grain bag pillow, large size, with a double row of repeating geometric diamond medallions, kelim striped backing. 108 cm x 70 approx
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An old Turkish kilim grain bag cushion, similar to above
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An old Turkish kilim grain bag cushion similar to above, with a stitched extra central band
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An old Turkish kilim grain bag cushion similar to above, pale tones
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A collection of five old Turkish kilim cushions, various rectangular and square shapes, good old faded tones, some tassels attached
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Five old kilim cushions, similar to above
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Five Turkish kilim covered cushions, square and rectangular forms, various tones including red, indigo, orange, ivory and green
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Four Turkish kilim covered cushions, similar to above
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Three small Turkish Kilim covered cushions, dominant red tone with tan, orange and ivory highlights, tassels attached
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An old Persian Siran saddle bag, kilim weave in striking repeating serrated bands of deep mauve/merlot tone on dark brown ground with ivory highlights, various fringing and looping attached
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A vintage hand-woven English rag rug, red colourway in a striped design. Width 146 cm, length 260 cm. Some wear
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An old multi-coloured Folk Art rag rug. 95 cm x 75 cm
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A Shahr-e-Babak rug, decorated with two conjoined medallions on a field of small boteh motifs on a terracotta ground framed by a triple border incorporating geometric floral patterns, serrated leaves. 168 cm x 112 cm
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A small Nain hand knotted runner, decorated with two medallions and Islimi tendrils on a blue ground, framed by an ivory border with meander pattern. 185 cm x 55 cm
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A Baluchi hand knotted rug, in typical rich dark colours of red and blue highlighted with splashes of mustard patterned with multiple geometric medallions, the field framed by multiple narrow borders. 174 cm x 102 cm
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A Shahr-e-Babak hand knotted rug, decorated with two star medallions enclosing stylised floral designs on two diamond shaped fields surrounded by small scattered boteh motifs on a soft plum ground framed by three narrow borders with cross hatch rosettes. 186 cm x 136 cm
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A hand knotted Pakistan rug, the field decorated with three rows of octagons, multiple narrow border guards, dark blue, apricot, pale orange and old ivory. Some wear. 122 cm x 174 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Tabriz runner, the field decorated with rows of small boteh motifs, three border guards with central wide guard in colours of rich red, dark and light green, blue, red and old ivory. 466 cm x 73 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Arak runner, the field decorated with rows of small boteh motifs, three border guards with central wide guard in colours of mainly red, blue and old ivory. 274 cm x 79 cm
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A Shahr-e-Babak hand knotted carpet, decorated with two large conjoined medallions in tones of terracotta, indigo and ivory on a terracotta ground decorated with small boteh motifs, framed by a broad border with black background and multiple geometric motifs, between narrower guards of ivory tone. 227 cm x 175 cm
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A large Turkoman hand knotted carpet, the cherry red field decorated with numerous small geometric medallions along with secondary geometric foliate medallions, framed by a repeat rosette border between narrow guards. 280 cm x 200 cm
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A hand knotted Shahr-e-Babak hand knotted carpet, decorated with two conjoined medallions in tones of indigo, ivory, pistachio and terracotta, on a field decorated with small boteh motifs outlined by a 'running dog' pattern and framed by a border with multiple stylised rosettes in colours conforming to the field on a black ground. 220 cm x 165 cm
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A Shahr-e-Babak hand knotted carpet, the field with two conjoined medallions decorated with stylised bird and leaf designs on an ivory background on a field profusely decorated with stylised birds, animals and foliate motifs; each end of the field with a triple pendant design, 'chandelier' type motifs decorate each end of the rug, all framed by a main border decorated with serrated leaf motifs, in tones of russet, indigo, charcoal and various blues. 210 cm x 150 cm
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An Iranian hand knotted Sirjan rug, decorated with four medallions outlined with a 'running dog' motif on a step-sided light indigo field outlined by a terracotta panel with triple pendant ends all decorated with scattered small rosettes and boteh; framed by three narrow borders. 245 cm x 175 cm
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A semi-antique Iranian Sirjan hand knotted carpet, the Venetian red field decorated with nine geometric floral medallions in tones of bleu-celeste, indigo and ivory; framed by a floral meander border on a deep plum background. 248 cm x 170 cm
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A good quality Iranian Sirjan hand knotted carpet, with dense and deep wool pile, the field decorated with a large cruciform medallion with pendant ends framed by a star shaped field patterned with stylised animals on an apricot ground, the whole framed by a profusion of colourful floral designs on a midnight blue ground, framed by multiple borders with rosettes and floral meander patterns. 207 cm x 163 cm
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A Persian Hamadan carpet, the field decorated with a large hexagonal medallion enclosing geometric motifs, on a dark field, further decorated with scattered geometric motifs, framed by three borders, the largest decorated with a highly stylised meander and rosette design. 275 cm x 160 cm
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A large hand knotted Persian Tabriz rug, with a large central medallion and four corner designs in the field, seven border guards with central wide herati guard, traditional colours of rich red, dark and light blue, dark and light green, ochre, apricot, mustard, brown and old ivory. 290 cm x 205 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Tabriz rug, the field with central floral medallion and four corner designs, three border guards with central wide herati guard in colours of rich brick red, dark and light blue, green, rose pink and ivory. 205 cm x 1540
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A good large hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug, with a central diamond shaped medallion (the design repeated in each corner), all-over criss-cross floral designs with seven borders in colours of rich red, dark and light blue, green, orange, black and ivory. 315 cm x 218 cm
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A large semi-antique Persian Heriz carpet, the field with dominant salmon pink ground decorated with a central curvilinear pendant medallion with dark blue and olive ground tone, the field with further scrolling floral medallions and leaping deer highlights, the triple border guard with central wide repeating floral decoration, other tones of soft blue, golden tan and ivory. Some old patchwork repairs. 380 cm x 280 cm
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An Afghan Turkoman wool on cotton carpet, the field with five repeating rows of small octagonal medallions spaced by cruciform repeating medallions framed by a wide border of seven border guards, further geometric tones including repeating diamond and floral forms, traditional tones of indigo, red and dark ivory. Approx. 300 cm x 200 cm
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A large Afghan Andkhoi wool on cotton carpet, the field with dominant geometric repeating medallions with floral highlights to the entire field, the multiple border guards with central wider guard with geometric floral cruciform medallions framed by three finer borders, indigo and red dominant tone with ivory highlights. Approx. 300 cm x 200 cm
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A large old hand knotted Persian Heriz hunting carpet, the field with a large central medallion and four corner designs - decorated with birds, animals and trailing leaves and flowers, seven border guards, the central wide guard decorated with exotic birds, flowers and leaves in colours of rich red, dark and light blue, dark and light green, brown, pale turquoise, aubergine, mustard and rose pink on an old ivory ground. Width 350 cm, length 450 cm
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A folk art standing black sheep, the black felt covering faded to a deep merlot, Oregon pine legs and face with glass eyes and restrained painted detail, one leather ears. Height 88 cm
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Three folk art white sheep, similar to above, one recumbent, the other two as standing lambs, one with head down, the other up
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A folk art ram, with carved oak curling horns, dark brown felt face and ears, white synthetic wool cover to most, carved wooden hooves. Length 94 cm, height 70 cm
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A c.1900 Arts & Crafts oak smoker's cabinet on stand, the rectangular form cabinet with two doors, large plain rectangular brass back plate handles with captured rings; enclosing pipe fittings to the interior doors, the stand with square section legs and lower shelf, conforming side handles, some attention required. 63.5 cm x 32 cm x 1015
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An Edwardian circular mahogany dumb waiter, the top tier with a removable glass tray, restrained decoration, the larger bottom tier with matching decoration, four scrolling uprights, sabre legs and cross stretcher to base. Diameter 65 cm, height 3 cm
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A Victorian paper mache wine table, the shaped oval top with mother-of-pearl inlaid decoration, the round scalloped base on three legs with turned column, some damage. 50 cm x 40 cm x 65 cm
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A small early 19th century pine country hutch cupboard with scumbled paint finish, the two doors with both lattice and solid panels, single interior shelf and ogee bracket front feet. With key. 101 cm x 53 cm x 11 cm
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A Georgian black lacquer chinoiserie hanging corner cabinet converted to a standing cabinet, raised and painted designs in red and gold, three internal shelves, brass butterfly hinges and bracket feet. With key. Lock requires attention. 59 cm x 40 cm x 101 cm
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A Victorian burr walnut canterbury-whatnot, the stages of oval lozenge form supported by turned and fluted columns, a single drawer in the lower stage. Some modifications to canterbury structure. Sun faded. 73 cm x 44 cm x 92.5 cm
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A Regency mahogany sofa table, thumb moulded edge, traditional drop sides, two frieze drawers with bun handles, raised on turned and ribbed legs with brass cup castors. 93 cm x 68 cm x 74 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany envelope folding card table, opening to reveal a green baize inlaid centre and concave wells for tokens, single frieze drawer, tapered square section legs, brass and porcelain castors. 50 cm x 50 cm x 74 cm
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A demi-lune Regency mahogany fold-over card table, the top opening to reveal a green leather interior with a deep frieze, supported on tapering gun barrel legs. Requiring repair. 108 cm x 54 cm x 71 cm
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An Edwardian oak cabinet vitrine with removable tray top, the tray of oblong section with curved end, the vitrine with conforming curved glazed ends, bevelled glazed drop-down door to one side, raised on slender tapering squared legs. 76 cm x 44 cm x 77 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany envelope games table, the top swivelling and opening to reveal a green baize inset playing surface and with copper dishes for player's chips, raised upon a deep frieze with blind fret decoration, a single drawer to one face, elevated on slender cabriole legs joined by an X-stretcher, upon brown porcelain casters. 54 cm x 54 cm x 75 cm
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A faux marble umbrella stand, configured as a demi-lune section pierced to hold numerous sticks and umbrellas raised above a trough with tin lining of conforming shape. Width 90 cm
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A folding wooden ladder, with cast steel elbow fittings marked 'Stronglite Ladder Co.'. Length extended 132 cm
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A late Georgian mahogany secretaire cabinet on stand, the upper section with two doors inlaid with brass beading opening to reveal a single shelf; raised on a base with secretaire slide with a tooled green leather top above two drawers of half width with brass bail handles, raised on tapering square section legs. Some attention required. 86 cm x 45 cm x 140 cm
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A Victorian flame mahogany three tier dumb waiter, each tier with a bowfront section, turned finials to the top, barley twist supports, the base with two short frieze drawers, raised on short turned legs, dark rich colour. 90 cm x 50 cm x 108 cm
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A Georgian period mahogany fall front bureau with three graduated full width drawers and shaped apron between the front bracket feet, the interior with small drawers, pigeon holes and a central cupboard door with shell inlay. 100 cm x 55 cm x 130 cm
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A Victorian Mahogany side table, the rectangular top with thumb moulded edge raised on a twin pedestal base with stretcher, turned and carved detail. 106 cm x 50 cm x 76 cm
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A c1900 American Globe Wernicke oak glazed bookcase, the two top sections with glazed horizontal lift doors above the panelled door base section. Original iron straps. 135 cm x 84 cm x 38 cm
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An early Victorian leather topped oak writing table, the gilt tooled leather top with moulded edge, two frieze drawers with brass handles, raised on restrained turned legs. 150 cm x 84 cm x 78 cm
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A Georgian mahogany fall front bureau of small proportions, the fall enclosing pigeon holes and small drawers flanking a central small cupboard, above three long drawers of graduated depth, each with brass bail handles, raised on bracket feet. 84 cm x 48 cm x 98 cm
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A good mahogany Art Deco display cabinet, the central tall arched section with glazed door flanked by shorter glazed cabinets with applied curved bars to each door, all on two oval ribbed pedestals and platform base. 122 cm x 33.5 cm x 1555
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An Edwardian mahogany Sheraton Revival inlaid display cabinet, the short upstanding back with repeating inlaid ribbon swags, fine checker banded inlay to the front with two glazed doors enclosing two fitted shelves, glazed sides, shaped apron to the fine cabriole legs. Good colour and patina. 107 cm x 40 cm x 161 cm, with key
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A Victorian flame mahogany chiffonier, traditional upstand back, single ogee drawer above two arched panelled doors
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An early Victorian bow front chest of six drawers, of two sections with two short above four graduated full width drawers, bun handles, bracket feet. 117 cm x 60 cm x 11.9 cm
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A Victorian flame mahogany bow front chest, two short above three full width graduated drawers flanked by half turned column mouldings, bun handles and bracket feet. 113 cm x 56 cm x 98 cm
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A George III oak small proportion chest of five drawers, the flat front drawers all with Victorian 'gothic' inspired handles and keyhole escutcheons. Raised on short bracket feet. 88 cm x 48 cm x 79 cm
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A George III mahogany flat front five drawer chest, the upper section from a chest on stand, configured as two half width drawers above three full width drawers, all with fancy gilt metal bale handles, raised on bracket feet, with dentil cornice. Requires attention. 112 cm x 54.5 cm x 106 cm
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An early 1900s walnut Art Nouveau two seater settle, the back with Nouveau floral decoration and two upholstered panels, with matching upholstery to seat and arms, the fabric a silvery blue and ivory brocade with matching gimp detail. 206 cm x 55 cm x 109 cm
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