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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:765
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:147
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:559
Date:14-Jul-2015
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An early 20th century rimu turned tall candle stand, ex. a Waikato Masonic Lodge, nozzle and drip tray top. Height 92 cm
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A 19th century decorative bronze candelabra, flat back, three scrolling branches each supporting a nozzle, a further nozzle centred above, baluster urn column on decorative square section base with applied mask, handles and paw feet, rich dark red/brown patina. Height 49.5 cm
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A pair of Victorian period brass cotton reel candlesticks, on octagonal bases with ejectors. Height 26 cm
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A late Victorian log basket, of oval section with arched handle, heavily embossed with masks and Jacobean style acanthus scrolls. Height 64 cm
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A Victorian copper knight's helmet coal scuttle, its shape influenced by a beaked helmet visor, with wrought iron swing handle with open twist grip. Height. 43 cm
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An old coopered oak coal scuttle with brass strapping, brass swing handle and original tin liner. Length 38 cm
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An old coopered oak barrel with brass strapping and copper rivets. Height 33 cm
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A 19th century ebony screw lid bottle holder, cylindrical form, the lid with reduced knob top, good polish. Height 19.5 cm
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Two 19th century lidded containers, the wide circular screw lid bottle holder with reduced knob top, the other a turned boxwood jar container with cork lined lid with maker's mark to top 'S. Maw & Son'. Height 17 cm and 11.5 cm
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Two lidded treen containers, both of turned wood, the larger with stepped turned lid with acorn finial, the other with flat topped screw lid. Diameters 15 cm and 9 cm.
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Three old treen pieces, includes a capstan formed inkwell with white glass liner, turned and incised all-over detail, a small box with 'tumbling cube' inlaid lid and a Mauchline Ware lidded box 'Winchester Cathedral'.
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Nine old various treen pieces, includes: two turned wood ring sizers, two letter openers, a darning mushroom, syringe holder, measure, hat pin holder and corkscrew.
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A large ethnic wooden bowl, of adzed circular shape on four truncated legs. Diameter 52 cm, height 34 cm
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Three late 19th century miniature tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl stringed instruments, includes: two guitars and one mandolin, decorative inlay and panelling.
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A 19th century tortoiseshell single compartment tea caddy, of plain casket shape with ivory clashed edges and four bun feet. Dutch retailer's label underneath. Length 11.5 cm
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A Regency mahogany tea caddy, rectangular form, the exterior with crossbanding and boxwood stringing decoration to edges, with two compartments flanking a terracotta mixing bowl, turned ivory knobs to the two lids and with conforming decoration. 31.5 cm x 15.5 cm
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A William IV mahogany tea caddy, sarcophagus form, the interior with three compartments, one ivory knob remaining, captured ring side handles with lion face back plate, on four bun feet. (Small repair to lid). 36 cm x 21 cm x 19 cm
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A large copper punch bowl, hemispherical ring foot. Diameter 36 cm
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Approximately 40 Japanese glass fishing floats, of three types: small spheres with net binding; medium spheres with similar binding; and 'rolling pin' shaped floats.
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A large Japanese glass fishing float, hand blown, encased in hand-knotted netting.
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A large Japanese glass fishing float, hand blown, encased in hand-knotted netting.
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A large Japanese glass fishing float, hand blown, encased in hand-knotted netting.
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A large Japanese glass fishing float, hand blown, encased in hand-knotted netting.
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An early 20th century carved oak framed banjo barometer by Dollond of London, the main porcelain circular dial with barometer marking, the thermometer mounted to the neck, carved detail. Length 85 cm
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Four antique carpenter's tools, three brass and steel mounted wood planes, all with maker's marks together with a brass mounted wood brace.
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Two World War I military issue silvered travelling compasses, pocket watch type cases, silvered dials, push-button release, stamped with maker 'Dennison Birmingham' and date 1918.
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A small vintage mahogany cabinet, with single door and four internal compartments, the ornate façade carved and pierced in the French style of Louis XV. Height 60 cm
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An impressive late 19th century brass desk stand and garniture set, the desk stand with fitted glass inkwell, the large hinged cover with eagle finial, the tapered flared base with cast and pierced decoration including classical bearded masks, bracket feet, the garniture candlesticks with matching smaller bases supporting the perched eagles with outstretched wings, the candle sconces above.
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An African leopard skin, complete with semi-mounted head, leather trimmed outer border, good condition. Length approx. 200 cm, width 118 cm
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A white goat skin, well tanned.
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Two kangaroo skins, one dominant tan toned, the other darker brown.
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A large adult python skin, along with a smaller python skin, natural colouring with light tan and darker patterning.
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A wild boar taxidermy head mount, mouth open displaying tusks, ears back, black and dark brown toning.
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A carved ivory tusk bridge, in the form of seven elephants of graduating size, 1.4kgs, length 68 cm
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A pair of carved African ivory figures, mask type carved decoration of a man and woman, height 15 cm
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Correspondence relating to the 'R.M.S. Titanic', the archive of four typed letters each with the printed letterhead for Carl Ziebler, a Toronto explorer, exporter and importer, one detailing '.......I regret that I have not been able to give you further particulars re. this at an earlier date, as the letter from my Paris friends confirming their cable was lost with the mail of the 'Titanic' ', all with dates for May/April 1912.
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1913 letters relating to the R.M.S. Titanic second class passenger and victim Samuel Herman; the two letters from the 'Public Trustee's Office' relating to compensation to Mr Herman's surviving family with one stating 'My Committee had Mrs Herman's claim before them and decided that in view of the generous treatment she had received from the American Funds, no payment should be made from this fund'.
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An archive of materials from a R.M.S. Titanic victim, being the Titanic postal clerk William Gwinn, includes a handwritten letter dated 13th November 1908 together with a copper printing plate engraved with his name and a 'Stars & Stripes' postcard 'Long May She Wave'.
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R.M.S. Titanic related correspondence, includes: a printed form 'The Loss of the 'Titanic' Mansion House Relief Fund', letter to the family of Samuel Herman who died on the voyage requesting their 'submission to the committee when the applications for assistance are considered', together with a newspaper cutting headed 'Claims on Titanic Fund'.
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An R.M.S. 'Titanic' Rotary vintage photo postcard, post-disaster printed with 'The Ill Fated White Star Liner 'Titanic' ', and the score and words for the song 'Nearer, My God, To Thee'.
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Five vintage air ship/Zeppelin postcards and cover, includes: a Hindenburg stamped and flown cover for the first flight from Lakehurst to Frankfurt, Sepia postcard of the Zeppelin 'Schwaben', colour promotional card for Gras Zeppelin and two others.
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The Peter Sellers 'Employment Agreement' dated 1st day of January 1979, 27 typed pages detailing the terms between Sellers and 'Artista Management, A.G., a company organised under the laws of Switzerland ......', while this contract was in effect Sellers made his last three movies: 'Being There', 'The Prisoner of Zenda' and 'The Fiendish Plot of Dr Fu and Manchu', Sellers passed away before his last movie was released, this agreement is signed by Sellers on the last page.
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A selection of 11 vintage signed pioneer aviator photographic postcards, includes: B.C. Hucks, Henri Salmet (three identical), Laurence Hall, Sydney Pickles, Cheridah de Beauvoir Stocks, G. Prensiell (2) etc. The majority signed on reverse.
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A collection of seven Alliott Verdon Roe (1877-1958) pioneer aviator postcards, includes: 'Mr A.V. Roe on Triplane', this card signed to the front and noted on reverse 'This Triplane was Fitted With an 8-Cylinder I.A.P.', together with six unsigned other postcards each showing different images of A.V.R.O. aircraft.
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Buzz Aldrin (American astronaut, and second person to walk on the moon), Apollo 11-Flown Kapton foil piece, affixed to a Buzz Aldrin typed letter signed 'attesting to the authenticity of the piece'. The small reflective square of Kapton Foil is secured behind a 1 inch transparent square, the printed details giving full history and date July 20, 1969 being the day when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first two human beings in history to walk on the moon. Signed.
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Four framed vintage newspaper illustrations of The America's Cup.
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A Jim Wheeler 1996 bronze medallic icon 'Balanced Change', in original fitted box. Diameter 9 cm
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A heavy bronze medal, cast in relief with the head of a man. Struck for the Korean 1998 Kyongju World Culture Expo. In original case. Diameter 6 cm
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A vintage Rocky Marciano signed 1961 boxing programme, detailed 'Miami Beach Auditorium', unscored, printed red on white with various advertising, signed in blue ink.
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An early 20th century black velvet sports cap, gold trim with gilt wire tassel to top, the school shield embroidered including two hives and one bee, dated 1911-12.
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A Manchester United Michael Carrick signed football shirt, insignia for 'May 29th, 1968 40th Anniversary', signed and inscribed ' Best Wishes', as new with tags attached.
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A Japanese World War II lacquered basket containing items of uniform.
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A Japanese World War II lacquered basket containing items of uniform.
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A Japanese Edo period laminated steel axe with a tapering wood handle, the axe head signed. Length 100 cm
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A Japanese rosewood Kyodai dressing mirror, the tall oblong bevelled glass supported on a stepped cabinet with five small drawers. Width 46 cm, height 95 cm
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A fine c.1900 lady's chatelaine mirror, the circular bevelled mirror with gilt brass frame, finely painted portrait miniature back, signed.
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A 19th century American Folk Art hand stitched quilt with classic diamond design in colours of ochre and red on a white ground.
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A pair of early 20th century plain white hand stitched Durham quilts, for single beds.
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A 1920s Toile de Jouy hand stitched quilt, worked with a feather design and backed with Durham cotton. Floral shades of pink and grey.
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An Edwardian cotton gauze curtain, worked with drawn thread and bobbin lace.
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A Louis Vuitton 'Atoll' organiser, in green 'Taiga' leather with Parker pen and cloth bag. Very good condition. Length 27 cm
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A Louis Vuitton green 'Taiga' leather satchel, with cloth bag and keys. Has been used. Width 40 cm
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A Louis Vuitton 'Ardoise' green leather and canvas 'Taiga' garment bag, fitted interior with two coat hangers and with cloth bag. Used condition.
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A Louis Vuitton monogram 'Batignolles' vertical bag, with leather shoulder straps, strapping and buckles to side, mobile phone compartment and zipped pocket to interior. No. CA0035, with dust bag and original box.
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Two old carved bone small items; one as a sewing tape measure, the turned and carved bone shaft with inset Stanhope, the tape issuing from a carved and turned section, together with a small carved bone letter opener, the handle as a clenched hand clasping a Stanhope.
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A Victorian alphabet sampler, wool on hand woven linen worked by Agnes Naomi Eastwood in 1889, in a simple oak frame.
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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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A vintage carved wood 'Blue Bill' decoy duck, 35 cm, c.1940, hand-made with wooden keel and tack eyes, a mushroom shaped lead anchor attached by old line.
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An uncommon vintage, stuffed oil-skin decoy duck, 34 cm, c.1910-20, 'high floater' type, with glass eyes.
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An American 'magnum' sized vintage hand carved wooden decoy hen, 42 cm, c.1980, by Point Pleasant Wild Fowler, made of white cedar with glass eyes.
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A vintage angler's live bait kettle, of large size, green japanned finish metal with star punched hinged lid and swing handle, c.1920.
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A large 6 inch (15 cm) Peetz big game/salmon reel, in mahogany with brass lined spool, on/off check, Bickerdyke line guide; with fibre washer brake with wind up pressure from wing nut.
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A rare 4½ inch (11.5 cm) brass salmon reel by MacLeay of Inverness, with original lacquered finish, ivorine winding handle, permanent check; set on a large straight foot, complete with braided line.
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A large 4½ inch (11.5 cm) brass and ebonite salmon reel, with horn winding handle, permanent check; set on a large straight foot, complete with braided line.
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An etching by Churchill Ettinger (USA 1903-84)'The Right Fly', signed and entitled. 23 cm x 30 cm
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A Gaynor & Sons 2½ inch (6 cm) brass and ebonite fly reel, with horn winding handle, German silver rims and permanent check.
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An early Hardy 3¾ inch (9.5 cm) St. George fly reel, c.1922, with brass ribbed foot, twin internal check, the screw rim; complete with a genuine Hardy zip case.
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An early Hardy 3' inch (9.5 cm) St. George fly reel, c.1950s, with brass ribbed foot, nickel line guide, twin internal check, complete with a genuine Hardy zip case.
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A rare Ogden Smiths fly box, black japanned finish with cream interior and affixed logo inside lid, with eight compartments with flip up lids set with circular windows, enclosing approximately 70 old flies. c.1880.
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An early type pigskin fly wallet, 5 inch x 3 inch, with many flies held within the parchment and felt pages.
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A large 6½ inch x 4 inch fly wallet of heavy canvas with pigskin bound edges, c.1940s, the parchment and felt pages complete with a large selection of old flies.
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An old 'Army Navy' leather fly wallet, 5¾ inch x 4 inch, c.1910, logo stamped inside cover, with multiple parchment and felt pages with a large selection of flies.
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A fine old J.J.S. Walker, Brampton three piece, 9 feet 9 inch split cane fly rod, c.1950, named to the butt ferrule, complete with cloth bag.
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A superb Ogden Smiths three piece, 9 foot fly rod, c.1950s, along with a wooden fly reel with brass star back, c.1900s, complete with original heavy cloth bag.
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A fine Ogden Smiths fly box, 5 inch x 4 inch, black japanned finish with cream interior and affixed log inside lid, with twelve compartments with flip up lids set with circular windows, enclosing approximately 50 old flies. c.1880.
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A very large 5½ inch (14 cm) 'Gamages' wood and brass reel, c.1895, with brass lined spool, wing nut working brake, bulbous wooden handles, on/off check; complete with old line.
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'The New Zealanders' illustrated by George French Angas, a facsimile copy, published in 1966, 413/750.
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12 vintage stereoscopic photographic cards, mainly N.Z., includes: 'Devonport with Auckland Harbour', '......... Auckland from Mt Eden', 'The Beautiful Thames River & Valley', etc.
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A map of China, published London c.1860, hand coloured in outline. 39.5 cm x 32 cm
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A late 19th century original 'Plan of Cottage at Richmond for A. Stewart Esq.', showing in colour the front 'Elevation', 'Section' and 'Plan'. 42.5 cm x 56 cm, framed under glass.
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An early Victorian period hand drawn and hand coloured map of Greengate Estate in Parishes of Keighley and Bingley, by W. Balfry, 1847. 39 cm x 56 cm.
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A c.1900 bone and ebony dominoes set, black stained details, pinned section, in fitted wood box with sliding lid.
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A vintage Schuco tinplate 'Radiant-5600' battery operated toy aeroplane, with KLM badging. Length 42 cm
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Three early Japanese wind-up tin plate model boats; two speed boats and a coastguard patrol boat. Length approx. 30 cm, all in working order.
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An Edwardian walnut billiard score board, the walnut frame with central blackboard, slide markers open to reveal mother-of-pearl inserts and an ivory and giltwood scorer, each sliding marker with ivory and dyed ivory buttons, the two turning wood rolls to the base with painted numbers, brass wall fixing to each side. 105.5 cm x 70 cm
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An American 'Roll-A-Top' one armed bandit type gambling machine. Pat. No. 1763841 and 2015640, Des. Pat. No. 94718 and 94719, coin-head no. 2038069. Watling Mfg Co. 4650 W. Fulton St., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
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An early 20th century mandolin-lute, with decoratively inlaid timber face, in case.
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An Asturias hand crafted acoustic classical guitar, Standard model, with German spruce top, mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard and body. With hard case.
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A Yamaha acoustic guitar, L-5 model, with solid spruce top, mahogany neck and body, ebony finger-board, c.1975-80. With hard case.
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A Morris acoustic guitar, F-10 model, with spruce top, nyatoh neck, rosewood body and finger-board, c.1974. With hard case.
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