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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:655
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:146
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:474
Date:15-Mar-2016
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A quality c.1830s French Empire style ormolu cased mantel clock, surmounted with a classical female seated figure, an open book to her left hand, her right elbow rests upon the square section clock case surmounted by a classical oil lamp, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and signed 'Weibel a Lyon', the quality movement with hour and half hour bell striking, silk suspension, all on a rectangular plinth base with relief classical decoration of cherubs reading and finely detailed floral highlights,…
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An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold Rotherhams gent's full hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, stem wind. 71.5gms, working. The interior cover engraved 'Presented to Detective A.A. Mitchel by H.W. Lloyd For Valuable Services Rendered 24.9.10 - 17.12.10'. It is noted that Mitchell, a Christchurch policeman gained the rank of detective in 1908
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An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold Cymar gent's half hunter pocket watch, stem wind, enamelled Roman numerals to the outer case, the main white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. 92gms
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A late 19th century 18ct. yellow gold mid-size full hunter pocket watch, the outer covers lavishly decorated with encircling bands of florals, the decorative gilt dial with Roman numerals, key wind, working. 53.5gms
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A late 19th century Rotherhams gent's 18ct. yellow gold full hunter presentation pocket watch, fully engraved with encircling geometric and floral bands, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, fusee movement. 130gms. The interior back cover engraved 'David Strang, James Frew Strang, David Uttley Strang. Note: David Strang of Invercargill developed the first 'Dry Hot-Air' coffee drying process in 1890 thus producing one of the earliest patented instant coffees
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A quality TAG Heuer 18ct. yellow gold chronometer 6000 gent's wristwatch, the case marked with model no. WH514, full 18ct. yellow gold case and bracelet, dark blue/grey dial with date at 3 o'clock, luminous markers. 201.2gms, good working order, recently serviced
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A gent's 18ct. yellow gold Longines bracelet wristwatch, the mildly oval dial of dark tone with luminescent baton markers, maker's name detailed, the fine integral bracelet with smooth finish and original Longines catch. 76.4gms, (62.3gms actual gold weight)
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A modern Louis Vuitton gents Tambour Chronograph wristwatch, the polished circular stainless steel case with dark champagne dial, three subsidiary dials and aperture for the date, automatic movement, stitched alligator leather strap, near new condition, complete in original box with booklet and packaging.
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A fine quality French Empire period ormolu figural mantel clock, modelled with a classical seated winged female figure, cornucopia and two handled urn, the oblong plinth base with applied ornate leaf, flower and scroll decoration, standing on four feet, c.1810. The silk suspension pendulum movement striking on a bell. With pendulum and key. Height 40 cm
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A black marble cased Victorian mantel clock, temple shape, annular dial with Arabic numerals, striking movement. Width 37.5 cm
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A Royal Geographical Society World Clock, dated 1979 and distributed 1981, the 16 cm. matt black globe delineated with many countries of the world and the relevant time difference from GMT, mounted on a short socle and silvered annular 24-hour chapter ring on an ebonised moulded plinth base, integral key wind. Height 27 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany Sheraton Revival mantel clock, dome top, brass fittings including top handle, bezel and plain pillars, white enamel dial, small fault to case, French movement
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A Dove and Bazeley ball driven clock, the mechanism driven by a wheel and spiral delivery of polished steel spheres to the clock mechanism supported on four slender brass pilasters, the dial with Arabic numerals, black enamel spade hands, raised on mahogany plinth base with brass squat circular feet. Height 32 cm
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A 19th century French brass cased carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, traditional form with overhead handle and bracket base, some tarnishing to case, complete with key
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A large 20th century brass repeating carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, minutes indicated, subsidiary alarm dial at the VI, with blued Breguet style hands, the face marked ' L'Epee, Fondee en 1839, Sainte-Luzanne, France'. Corniche case, oval glazed panel to the top, double barrelled gong striking movement. Height 13 cm
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A 19th century French brass wall clock, the enamel face with roman numerals and marked Gauthier à Brinon, the pressed brass surround decorated with a face inside a radiating sun above a flowering urn and cornucopia, the striking movement to the top, with pendulum and weights
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A 19th century Vienna regulator wall clock, the dark stained walnut case with domed pediment highlighted with a flared top section supporting the half finial flanked by full finials, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the domed glazed door with half column mouldings, tapered ogee base section, the movement with single winding hole and brass weight. Working order. Height 126 cm
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Eight Georg Jensen silver gilt Year Spoons. 1971-1978. Total weight approx. 375gms
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Six sets of Georg Jensen silver gilt Year Spoons, Forks and Knives (18), all in boxes. 1979-1981, 1983-1985. Total approx. 860gms
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15 various Georg Jensen silver gilt Year Spoons, Forks and Knives, boxed and unboxed
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A commemorative silver plate, designed by Annigoni for the marriage of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips 1973. Cased with certificate. 270gms. Diameter 23 cm
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A Victorian silver spectacle case, with elaborate pierced decoration of birds and flowers, with chatelaine clip. Birmingham 1880 by George Unite. Length 15 cm
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A silver watch holder with engine turned decoration and Morocco leather strut back. Birmingham 1942. Height 11 cm. Together with an eight-day silver plated Goliath stem wind pocket watch, not working
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A Mexican silver model of a three masted barque, rigged and under sail; raised on mahogany, oblong display plinth. Model weight 705gms. Length 40.5 cm
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A WMF silver plate circular plaque, decorated in relief with a scene from 'Little Red Riding Hood'. her attention drawn to the wolf standing beside. Model No. 405 in relief to the reverse. Diameter 17 cm
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A set of six WMF silver plate votive candle stands, with bowls of various shapes raised on slender fluted columns, circular spreading bases. Each height 14 cm
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A pair of nephrite handled N.Z. colonial silver jam spoons, the heart shaped bowls engraved with stylised images of the Maori carving of 'Pukaki' flanked by foliage. Each marked 'Sterling' to the stems. Length 14.5 cm
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A pair of Victorian silver plate and ivory handled fish servers, the blade of nocked scimitar form, in original Morocco leather case
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A commemorative set of 10 silver Queen's Beasts spoons, with silver gilt terminals with enamel shields, Birmingham 1977, framed in a wood and glass box
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A Victorian silver handled ivory bladed paper knife or page turner, the handle ornately embossed with foliate scrolls framing a cartouche to one side, engraved: 'With compliments from the Railway Employees, Xmas 1898'; hallmarked for Birmingham 1896, fitted to a long thin blade. Length 44 cm
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An early 1900s silver sauce boat, plain fat-belly form with beading to the rim, scroll handle and hoof feet, armorial to one side, Birmingham 1912
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A 19th century silver teapot and milk jug, squat circular shape with scroll handle, raised on four anthemion. moulded feet, the pot with rose finial. The teapot London 1816 by Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard, the jug 1834 by the Barnard family. Total weight 1050gms
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A George IV silver sugar basin, squat oblong shape with reeded handles, raised on ball feet and with ribbed detail to the walls. London 1820 by James Wintle. Weight 254gms
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A Georgian Revival silver tea kettle on stand, oval half lobed body with conforming hinged lid, raised on a stand with four paw footed legs supporting a spirit burner. Sheffield 1951 by Fenton Bros. Ltd. 1587gms
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A Georgian Revival teapot, oval with half lobed body and conforming domed lid, boxwood square scroll handle, monogrammed. London 1897. 490gms
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A Georgian Revival four piece tea and coffee service, squat rounded oblong shape, with half lobed bodies, with ebonite square scroll handles to the pots. Birmingham 1921-1928, various makers. Total weight 1700gms
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An elegant Victorian silver hot water/coffee pot of Georgian style, baluster shape with fluted decoration, wood handle and finial. Sheffield 1893 by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Height 23 cm
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A rare fine quality Georgian period Old Sheffield Plate butler's tray, with gadrooned border, ornate foliate handles and beautifully engraved with the Thoresby family armorial 'In Silentio Fortitudo' (Courage in Silence). Length 560, width 43 cm
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A heavy Edwardian period silver salver with ornate embossed border and engraved decoration. Birmingham 1910 by Williams Ltd. In original case, the central inscription dated 1911. 750gms. Diameter 30 cm
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A George V silver two-handled cup and cover in Regency style, ovoid shape raised on circular spreading foot and with a tapering conical cover surmounted by squat ball finial, two loop handles issue from the shoulder with acanthus leaf mounts, fluted fan pattern decorates the lower half of the body and the cover. The cup engraved 'Ohinemutu Hack Hdc'p Cup, Rotorua Racing Club, ............1926, Presented by the Te Ngati Whakaue Tribe..........', won by Hangawera ridden by the famous jockey Larry Wiggins,…
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A commemorative silver cup and cover, 'To the memory of King Edward the Martyr.....', cylindrical shape raised on pedestal base with two side handles, engraved with millennial commemorative details to the cover. London 1978. Height 17.5 cm
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An Art Nouveau silver vase frame, tall tapering cylindrical shape, the walls pierced with sinuous foliate patterns and scale piercings, raised on a domed circular spreading foot. Birmingham 1908 probably by S. Glass. Weight 469gms
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A pair of Victorian silver gilt nut dishes, each circular with castellated rims and inset with Georgian coins to the centre, marked 'Thomas, 153 New Bond Street'. Total weight 122gms
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A silver fruit bowl, the bowl with cut lattice work decorated with florals and leaves on scalloped spreading foot, with original frosted glass liner. Weight of silver 550gms. Sheffield 1934. Diameter 23 cm
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A Victorian silver table dish of oval shape, on short foot, beautifully pierced and embossed with scrolling designs. Sheffield 1892 by Atkin Bros. Length 27 cm
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A pair of silver candlesticks, the nozzles with octagonal pans raised on tapering columns from octagonal spreading bases. Sheffield 1921 by Walker & Hall. Height 21.5 cm
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A George III silver tablespoon, the handle decorated with bright cuttings and wiggle-work including a cartouche with betrothal initials: 'RS/World War 1800'. Exeter 1800 by Francis Parsons
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A Mappin & Webb silver plate cutlery set, in original oak box, the two layers consist of a 12 place setting of spoons and forks, including ladles etc., four teaspoons missing
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A pair of hand woven kelim cushions, converted from a grain bag, geometric decoration, tassels attached
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A small Afghan Andkhoi runner, the field decorated with three geometric floral medallions, in blue and brown on a rich red field. 150 cm x 50 cm
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An Iranian Mosul hand-knotted rug, decorated with a lozenge shape medallion with pendant sides surrounded by scattered rosettes on a lozenge-shaped field with boteh designs to the centre and quadrants, framed by three borders. 200 cm x 135 cm
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A small Hamadan rug, decorated with herati pattern to the field, framed by a floral meander border. 140 cm x 193 cm
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An Iranian Hamadan small runner, the field decorated with 12 cruciform medallions on a terracotta ground framed by a border with lozenge and rosette motifs. 260 cm x 70 cm
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A Baluchi rug, decorated with a field of multiple geometric medallions in red on an indigo blue ground, framed by multiple borders including a broad border with stylised flowers. 180 cm x 103 cm
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A Baluchi rug, the field decorated with three conjoined medallions, surrounded by stylised rosettes and birds, framed by a broad border with serrated leaf design and narrower guards. 203 cm x 99 cm
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An old Afghan Andkhoi rug, the field decorated with two medallions and stylised foliate tendrils in indigo on a madder ground, framed by a broad border of stylised meander florals and between narrower guards. 148 cm x 102 cm
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A Turkoman runner, the field decorated with nine guls flanked by secondary guls on a cherry red ground framed by multiple borders. 260 cm x 81 cm
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A hand-woven Kilim, the ivory ground decorated with six bright conjoined geometric medallions framed by a ziggurat border. 145 cm x 115 cm
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A hand-knotted Baluchi carpet, the field decorated with a central 16-pointed medallion, framed by multiple boteh motifs on a deep indigo ground, framed by three borders. 200 cm x 120 cm
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A Hamadan hand-knotted runner, the field decorated with floral medallions and sprays in vibrant colours on a red ground framed by three narrow borders. 300 cm x 82 cm
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A Hamadan hand-knotted runner, decorated with floral medallions and sprays on a red ground framed by three narrow borders. 350 cm x 87 cm
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An Afghan Hadklu rug, decorated with panels with stylised motifs in black and ivory on a variously deep red toned ground, framed by multiple borders and guard to one end. 145 cm x 104 cm
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A hand-knotted Iranian rug, the field decorated with a trellis of stylised floral motifs on a dark indigo ground, framed by a stylised floral meander border. 195 cm x 133 cm
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An old hand-knotted Iranian Toserkhan rug, decorated with three cruciform medallions and large stylised flower-head motifs framed by two geometric borders and a narrow guard. 194 cm x 130 cm
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A Hamadan runner, decorated with a field of herati pattern framed by zig-zag and rosette borders. 292 cm x 75 cm
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An antique Afghan picture rug, with two panels, one with geometric stylised columns, chandelier and vase of flowers, the other panel decorated with a scene of a walled mosque surrounded by a townscape, dated in a panel 1906, both panels surrounded by geometric borders. 146 cm x 105 cm. Some faults
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A Pakistani Turkoman rug, decorated with two rows of octagonal lozenge medallions and with diamond medallions between, framed by seven narrow borders and slender guards. 190 cm x 128 cm
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An Iranian Shirvan rug, decorated with three large geometric medallions in bright colours on a cherry red field and further decorated with small geometric motifs, framed by a wide border between narrower guards. 201 cm x 133 cm
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A Kazak hand-knotted rug, the field decorated with three large geometric medallions, framed by a stylized floral meander border. 150 cm x 100 cm
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A tribal Baluchi rug, the field decorated with a pattern of tiled cruciform medallions, in faded red-brown tones on a blue ground, framed by multiple guards and borders. 185 cm x 130 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Turkoman carpet, the plain red field decorated with three large octagonal goals framed by multiple borders of zig-zag designs, in tones of various blues, terracottas and ivory. 140 cm x 125 cm
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A hand knotted wool on wool Turkoman rug, the field with five rows of geometric gul motifs, multiple narrow border guards with serrated leaf motifs at either end, in colours of terracotta, blue, green, pale rose pink, turquoise and ivory. 156 cm x 183 cm
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An Iranian hand-knotted carpet, decorated with a central step-sided medallion with pendant ends on a field of geometric floral design with a background of deep indigo, with quadrants to the corners and framed by multiple borders. 200 cm x 139 cm
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A hand-knotted Hamadan carpet, decorated with a large geometric medallion within a lozenge shaped field, framed by a broad border of rosettes between narrow guards. 208 cm x 155 cm
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An old Iranian Nain carpet, wool pile with silk highlights, typical soft bleu celeste and ivory colourway, decorated with a central floral medallion and a field of islimi tendrils, framed by a meander border. 180 cm x 125 cm
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An Iranian hand knotted carpet, wool pile, decorated entirely to the field with herati pattern enclosed within step-sided panels, each panel with a differing pale coloured ground; framed by a broad stylised floral meander border. 295 cm x 210 cm
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An Iranian Kordi broad runner, the lozenge-shaped field decorated with multiple geometric conjoined panels filling the entire field, step-sided diamond motifs, rosettes and stylised animals decorate the quadrants, framed by a broad rosette border and narrow guards. 297 cm x 109 cm
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A large old Sarouk Persian carpet, floral designs in dominant red and blue tones on cream ground, the field with oval pendanted central medallion, large floral corner conforming designs, the border with main central floral decorated guard with red ground. Some signs of wear. 400 cm x 310 cm
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A quality Chinese hand knotted silk pile decorative goldfish carpet, the field with central circular rondel, including an auspicious symbol and goldfish, dark toned ground upon a field sparsely decorated with goldfish, trailing bubbles, florals and seaweed, pale green ground, the triple border guards including wider guard with further fish and marine vegetation on dark aqua ground. 280 cm x 185 cm
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An old all wool, hand knotted Turkoman carpet, in soft indigo and madder tones, decorated with five large octagonal guls framed by multiple borders incorporating zig-zag and boteh designs. 300 cm x 87 cm
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A fine Turkoman wool and silk hand knotted carpet, densely knotted and closely cropped, the field decorated with three rows of ten Tekke Turkoman guls with secondary guls between them framed by multiple guards and border. 184 cm x 125 cm
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An unusual Iranian Shiraz hand knotted carpet, using mixed techniques of knotted pile and kilim weave, the rectangular field decorated with panels of boteh motifs, rosettes and floral meanders; framed by borders of rosettes and geometric flowers. The pile with some highlights of silk. 180 cm x 116 cm
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A hand knotted Turkoman carpet, the field decorated with six rows of geometric gul motifs with 'snowflake' motifs between on a plum red ground framed by a border of serrated outlined diamond pattern between four narrower guards. 290 cm x 197 cm
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An antique Iranian Meshad carpet, decorated with a field of boteh framed by a floral meander border between pairs of narrow guards. 160 cm x 113 cm
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A Garth Chester 'Nicholson Chapel' chair, c1945, plywood with original varnished finish, originally from a conjoined pair. Note; Only 50 of these chairs were commissioned.
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A proto-type plywood 'Curvette' chair by Greg Smith, inspired by Garth Chester's Curvesse chair, one of three similar chairs made, an example exhibited 'Ply-Ability Exhibition, Hawkes Bay Museum and Art Gallery, 2009/10
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A pair of 19th century Mandarin official's chairs, in light timber, the subtly curved arms and top rail supported with panels carved with foliate designs, the square seats raised on square section legs with similar lotus flower panels carved to a frieze beneath the seat and united by stretchers, the front one with metal sheathing with decorative stud work. Height 105 cm
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A Georgian country Chippendale single chair with pierced splat, square section legs with stretcher base and drop-in seat with red and grey velvet cover
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A William & Mary style oak high back hall chair, the arched back pierced and carved with (missing).1250
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A Victorian burr walnut whatnot-canterbury, with conventional canterbury base with single frieze drawer in superstructure of a single shelf raised upon fretwork supports and with fretwork gallery to the sides and back. 58 cm x 37 cm x 89 cm
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A regency mahogany break-front sideboard, long rectangular form with central bowed section, the central freeze drawer of conforming shape flanked by two short drawers, open base, raised on tapered square section legs, satinwood stringing the top with ebony detail, oval brass back-plate swing handle. 166.5 cm x 60.5 cm x 83.5 cm
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An antique oak cabinet on stand, the upper section with dentil cornice, two doors with twinned arched panels, raised on a stand with serpentine frieze, four ring turned tapering columns issuing from a platform base with short stile feet. 135 cm x 52 cm x 146 cm
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A Victorian walnut davenport desk, the sloping top with slightly convex front, the top inlaid with a leatherette writing surface and decorated with foliate tendril inlays, a superstructure to the back with lid framed by a pierced brass gallery, four drawers to the right hand side. 54 cm x 56 cm x 86 cm
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A Georgian oak two door corner cabinet, the curved front with original brass butterfly hinges and fancy keyhole escutcheons, the interior with shelves and drawers. Height 108 cm
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A Georgian pine corner cabinet, the upper section with dentil cornice, astragal glazed doors incorporating arches and diamond panels opening to reveal a serpentine shelf framed by a decorative internal arch; above a hinged panel simulating a frieze drawer, above two panelled doors, raised on short bracket feet. 139 cm x 61 cm x 203 cm
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A Victorian mahogany and burr walnut veneer secretaire bookcase, the base with secretaire drawer, lined with green leather, two cupboards with arched panelled doors on a plinth base, the top with conforming glazed panels, plain elegant pediment, three shelves to interior. 127 cm x 47 cm x 213 cm
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A contemporary oak floor-standing bookcase, with panelled back, open front, adjustable shelves, architectural cornice and plinth base. 185 cm x 33 cm x 202 cm
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A Regency flame mahogany fold-over top tea table, decorative ebony stringing, reeded edge, rounded front corners. The four turned legs with wrythen tapered detail. Some attention required. 91.5 cm x 45 cm x 76 cm
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A Regency period mahogany Pembroke table, the plain top with rule joints, rounded corners and thumbnail edge, supported on tapering square section legs with brass casters, dummy drawer at each end. 99 cm x 108 cm extended x 73 cm
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A late Georgian mahogany tilt top tea table. The circular top on turned column, raised on tripod base, diameter 99 cm
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