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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:974
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:277
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:819
Date:24-May-2016
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An antique style kerosene ceiling light, gilt and blackened metal decorative frame with Art Nouveau women supports, the milk glass shade with pink floral detail, rise and fall mechanism, glass prism drops to the top ring
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A Victorian gilt brass and glass hanging kerosene lamp, the milk glass reservoir and shade with pink and green floral transfer highlights, decorative framing with two rows of faceted glass prism drops
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A similar Victorian gilt metal and milk glass hanging kerosene lamp to above
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An antique exceptionally large gilt brass decorative hanging light fitting, the flared and tapered section body with three winged angels supporting chains to the top section with large decorative embossed brass disc fittings, a silvered metal lamp body to the centre, tapered tassel below
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An Art Deco decorative ceiling light fitting, the pentagon form open body with swan panels, radiating star centre, five nozzles supporting the electric lamps, chain suspension to the conforming rose
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A 1920s chromed ship's wall light, convex larger glass cover in obscure milk glass, the lower smaller in cobalt blue, the switch between a decorative shaped frame. Height 28 cm
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A modern leadlight hanging light shade, coloured glass incorporating tea ware and named 'Choysa'
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A pair of fancy chromed wall light fittings, in the Arts and Crafts manner, the raised square back panel with swan decorated panel above, each with single sconce
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A French style painted metal standard lamp, the sinuous column with entwined flowering vine decoration painted in red and green, gilt highlights to the white frame, hexagonal lamp top
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A French style fancy gilt decorated framed wall mirror, rectangular form, applied harp and horn highlights, scrolling corners, floral relief highlights. 122 x 83 cm
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A stained and painted 'French Poppies' lead light glazed window, mildly bowed form, the centre with three stylised poppies within a decorative frame including coloured glass panels and painted scrolling frame highlights, housed in wooden frame. 80.5 x 80.5 cm. Note attached 'French Poppies as Immortalised on Flanders Fields' World War I
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A large and impressive French style iron window surround with stained glass portrait leadlight panel, the outer metal frame painted grey and white with gilt highlights, domed top, the internal frame with egg and dart moulding, cloth swag below, the classical Art Nouveau etched and leadlight stained glass panel of the woman in relief with leaf and ribbon highlights, this panel in burl wood frame. Diameter of leadlight panel 42 cm, the outer metal surround 116 x 40 x 108 cm
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A mid-20th century gilt plaster fancy three-way dressing table mirror, serpentine scrolling form, conforming shaped frame, the centre mirror swivelling
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A pair of fancy 19th century French gilt plaster girandole wall mirrors, each with a central bevelled oval mirror flanked by display sconces, another above, elaborate swags and leaf detail, an angel decorated bracket below supporting the four scrolling arms each with a candle sconce. 70 x 27 x 155 cm
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A pair of Victorian gilt plaster fancy wall sconces, the supports as fern and other leaves with floral and butterfly highlights, fully sculpted. Some losses
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An antique style fancy giltwood wall mirror, the oval bevel edge mirror in wide decorative frame of rectangular form. 73 x 63 cm
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A Victorian etched and gilded small rectangular wall mirror, fancy gilt frame, the mirror with etched scroll border with gilt leaf highlights. 43 x 61 cm
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A Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror, the rectangular mirror with the original rectangular mirror with rounded corners, the conforming frame with restrained scroll and leaf detail. 72 x 112 cm
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A modern gilt metal Rococo wall mirror, open cast scroll, leaf and floral design. 82 x 55 cm
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A 19th century . French gilded and figured mantle clock, the casket form base with decoration of crossed arms, the white enamel dial with roman numerals, some restoration, surmounted with a classical sword bearing gent on rearing horse. 53 cm, later regilded
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A 19th century French gilded and figured mantle clock, the decorative platform base with painted panels and alabaster top and feet sections, the barrel housing the movement with white enamel dial, decorative panel above, classical woman beside, raised on conforming shaped gilded stand with red velvet top
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Gilded and figured mantel clock, similar to above
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A late 19th century French brass fancy mantel clock, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, architectural form with fancy cast scroll, pierced and mask decoration, turned column corner supports, spreading base, presentation inscription to reverse, complete with key. Height 30.5 cm
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A large pocket watch type wall clock, the chromed metal frame housing the gilt dial with painted black Arabic numerals, subsidiary hour dial. 24 cm
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A quality early 20th century cuckoo clock, applied carved vine detail to the case and stand
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An early 20th century octagonal mahogany framed 'Riverhead Gold Tobacco' wall clock, lithographic printed centre with woman and tobacco leaves, gilt Arabic numerals framing
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An antique French style brass fire spark guard, cast frame and central embellishment, four scrolling feet, mesh centre
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A similar French style fire spark guard to above
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A Victorian cast iron large standing cross, Art Nouveau form scrolls, a pair of winged angels towards the base supporting a wreath, mounted in ebonised stand, later painted decoration. 92 cm
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A contemporary bronze sculpture on an oval black marble base, fully detailed to the brass inlaid plaque to the base 'this original sculpture by Mara Dominioni is a visual interpretation .......', a globe in a hand above crushing waves. Made for 'Royal Caribbean'. 15 x 10.5 x 16 cm
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A Todd Harris steel horse head sculpture 'Amber', made from found steel objects, many of garden and farm origin including pitchfork, brake, sheep shears etc., all with later bronzed finish. Height 99 cm. Todd Harris of 'Harris Design' is a noted specialist sculpture of 'Scrap Metal'. Note this sculpture comes complete with a coopered oak wine barrel stand. 185 cm
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A contemporary carved tall sandstone sculpture, abstract pierced unfurling type form. Height 119 cm
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A vintage classical white painted concrete garden statue, the armless woman with drape to her waist and legs. Height 85.5 cm
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A large carved white marble classical twin bust lovers sculpture, the young man and woman in an embrace, on socle base, raised on white painted column stand. Height overall 138 cm, width 66 cm
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An antique carved tall white marble statue of a classical woman with anchor, she stands with draped robe, her right arm raised, her long hair swirling around her shoulders, she supports the top of a two pronged anchor with her left hand, rectangular base, some old repair. Height 152 cm
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An antique classical concrete garden urn on steel column stand, the urn with relief mask decoration and two open scrolling handles. Height 120 cm
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A modern sculpted copper and brass cockerel weather vane, the standing cockerel surmounts the compass pointers with directional arrow between, black steel stand
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A classical concrete eagle garden sculpture on plinth base, he stands wings outstretched, the fluted column with circular tiered base on canted square plinth. Height 99 cm
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A pair of classical old concrete garden urns on plinth stands, flared tops, mask relief decoration, open scrolling handles, column base to each. Height 120 cm
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A modern large and impressive classical concrete garden fountain, the three graduating scalloped tiers with classical finial all supported on four half Pegasus mounts. Height 210 cm
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An old classical large concrete statue of Neptune, he stands naked with later trident, the dolphin fish between his legs with upturned tail to his groin, raised on a rocky plinth base. Height to tip of trident 195 cm
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A good colonial kauri turned and carved Newel post with spelter cherub lamp top, the lamp with brass plaque 'L'Amour au Papillion Par Aug. Moreau', the polished spelter cherub supporting a brass gallery with mottled peach toned glass globe shade, the post with floral and leaf carved detail, of substantial proportions. Height overall 182 cm
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A 20th century French Kingwood large vitrine, serpentine form, the serpentine glazed panelled front door with painted lower panel of a courting couple, glazed corners, serpentine framed side panels, fancy gilt metal mounts, three shelf interior. 108 x 50 x 200 cm
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A modern antique French style fancy display cabinet on pedestal base, wall mounting, single glazed door, classical female headed brackets to the top corners, recessed green variegated marble panels, buttoned interior, conforming elaborate pedestal and stepped marble base. 45.5 x 28 x 129 cm
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An early/mid 20th century French style Kingwood vitrine, tall narrow serpentine form with shaped glass panelled door with painted panel below depicted with courting couple, conforming side panels, the three shelf interior with plush gold velvet lining, fancy ormolu mounts .74 x 34 x 189 cm
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A fancy 19th century French gilt wood side table, later white marble top fitted with gadroon rim above shaped frieze with applied scroll highlights, the four scrolling legs with further leaf and scroll detail. 63 x 53 x 74.5 cm
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A mid-20th century French antique style carved gilt wood vitrine, the single glazed panelled full door with decorative solid panel base, scrolling fret carved highlights, glazed side panels, the domed top with elaborate scroll pediment, raised on four scrolling short legs. 74 x 38 x 190 cm
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An antique French style small table top vitrine, burr walnut with fancy ormolu mounts, serpentine form, shaped glass panel front and sides, door to the back, raised on scrolling ormolu legs. 30 x 18 x 60.5 cm
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A French three section giltwood glazed and upholstered Rococo standing screen, the three tapered panels each with a shaped glazed panel within a gilt scroll decorated frame, self-patterned brocade type upholstered panels below. Height 199.5 cm, width extended 160 cm
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A fancy inlaid walnut and mahogany refectory hall table, made from antique furniture parts, the marquetry inlaid top with exaggerated serrated type border, raised on twin serpentine legs with fancy conforming stretcher. 124 x 30.5 x 62.5 cm
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An American colonial oak folding high chair, cane back and seat, lift-up half round front tray, the folding base morphing into a rocking chair, spindle supports
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A fancy 19th century bronze and steel pedestal side table, the circular plaque top with relief classical figure decoration, the cast steel base with open column and tripod, leaf highlights. Diameter 40 cm, height 75 cm
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An antique French style 20th century white painted and giltwood refectory dining table and six matching chairs, D-form ends, turned and fluted legs, the stretchers with central finial highlight, conforming shaped glass top, the six chairs with floral patterned upholstery
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A decorative 'Victory' cast iron and marble topped side table, the circular marble top of grey veined white marble with thumb moulded edge, the cast iron base with three legs formed from winged female 'Victory' figures. Diameter 60 cm, height 75.5 cm
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A painted steel coat and umbrella hall stand, mirrored back, twisted detail to the frame and S-form steel brackets and framing, D-form tray base, mirrored back
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A Victorian cast iron based piano stool, tripod form with lion supports, gilded, the circular wooden framed top with red velvet upholstered seat
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A painted and gilded Victorian cast iron font type stand, the circular bowl top on cylindrical column with baluster shaped flared panels, hexagonal base, gilded and painted black and white. Height 88 cm
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An impressive Victorian cast iron, marble and china wash basin stand, the fancy upstand back with pierced and cast scroll and floral detail, shield form bevel edged mirror, single shelf, three blue and white tiled back, the white marble top with blue and white circular basin, brass taps, conforming open scroll base. Height 190 cm
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A cast iron French style three shelf torchere stand, scroll detailed legs, plain galleries, later white paint. Height 79 cm
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A Victorian carved and turned walnut tripod piano stool, revolving small green velvet top, the central base column with flared circular base supported by three large S-form scrolls, lion's paw feet
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A flame mahogany scotch chest, two full length bombe fronted drawers above three graduating full width drawers, a further deep drawer to the base, turned wooden handles, flanked by shaped and carved columns, some attention required. 122 x 55 x 162 cm
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A 19th century colonial cedar scotch chest, traditional configuration with narrow full width drawer above four small drawers, three full width drawers below, bun handles, flanked by bobbin turned columns, raised on turned feet. Later restoration. 119.5 x 54 x 140 cm
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A Victorian mahogany fancy dressing table, the swing mirror with turned column supports flanked by scrolling leaf brackets, raised on a plinth with single drawer above the shaped top with a further larger frieze drawer, scroll front legs to the concave platform base
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An impressive carved walnut and ebonised Queen size bed, the foot board with oval relief carved panel of a cherub king being crowned, framed by various crossbanded figured and burr timber panels flanked by full carved cherub support columns, the taller headboard of similar form, both with turned ebonised finials and fancy carved pediments. No rails. Width 170 cm, headboard height 170 cm
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A good colonial kauri carved mirror back sideboard, the broken arch scrolling pediment with grape bunch, fruit and floral carved detail, the back with a combination of six variously shaped bevelled mirrors, the three shelves with turned column supports, the base with bowfronted central section, a combination of four drawers and three cupboard doors all with carved detail, silvered metal swing handles, plinth base. 154 x 64 x 260 cm
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A quality Japanese black lacquer, hard stone, mother-of-pearl and gilt tall four section screen, the multiple female figures in relief and carved from various coloured hard stones with painted bone face, hands, fan and other detail, other rocky outcrops, flora and building detail conforming, inlaid scrolling and repeating small star mother-of-pearl framing, each panel with two brass hinges. 182.5 x 165 cm, the reverse with dark gilt painted bamboo highlights
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A c.1940 carved Chinese camphor wood box, figure and floral highlights. 100 x 51.5 x 59 cm
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A c.1900 Japanese carved hardwood and marble jardiniere stand, baluster form, all-over carved and pierced design, the serpentine shaped top with inset red/tan variegated marble top, dragon's heads adorn the four shaped legs, grape carved frieze, pierced lower shelf. 50 x 93.5 cm
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A modern Rydal Lutyens design teak garden bench seat, classic arched back, slatted back, arms and seat, three upholstered cushions. Length 206 cm
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A George III mahogany long case clock, the broken arched pediment above the painted dial with roman numerals and two subsidiary dials, turned column hood supports, the wide body with single panelled door above the cross-banded base with shaped apron and bracket feet. The eight-day movement striking on a bell
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Charles Goldie (aka Karl Sim), Maori Chieftainess wearing hei tiki and muka tag cloak, pencil on paper, signed and inscribed, in fancy gilt frame under glass. 39 x 28.5 cm
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Claire Hey artwork 'Growing Ideas', mixed media, signed and dated 2010. 101 x 74.5 cm
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John Clifford acrylic painting, 'Moored Boats, Torpedo Bay, Devonport', including Caracat-Too, signed and labelled. Note: Caracat-Too was Bryan Jackson's famous sea-going caravan which was launched in 1967 still holding the overall race record for Auckland's 100-mile offshore power boat race as at the date of this painting May 2011. 46.5 x 100 cm
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John Clifford, 'View from Devonport's Mt Victoria to Auckland City and its Sky Tower', acrylic painting, signed. 48 x 119 cm
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John Clifford, 'View from Devonport's Mt Victoria to Rangitoto Island', acrylic painting, signed, labelled. 47 x 119 cm
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John Clifford, 'A View from Mt Victoria, Devonport, Towards Torpedo Bay & Auckland City', acrylic painting, signed. 57 x 119 cm
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J.H., artist unknown, 'A 19th century Castle and Landscape Scene', oil on canvas, initialled and dated 1895, in decorative gilt frame. 60 x 90 cm
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A c.1900 Royalty lithograph 'Four Generations of Royalty', includes Queen Victoria, Princess Beatrice, Princess Alberta and Princess Alice. 55 x 44 cm, gilt framed under glass
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A late Victorian Royalty lithograph showing Queen Victoria and family, framed under glass
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A Victorian lithograph of Queen Victoria, framed under glass
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A pair of prints of a historical young King and Queen, black and white, in late Victorian gilt scroll decorated frames
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A Pears soap young girl advertising print, gilt framed under glass
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A Victorian Pears print, interior scene with seated military father entertaining his young son with his pistol. 57.5 x 43.5 cm, gilt framed under glass
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A classical tan glazed stoneware pineapple architectural ornament, the square base plate with tapered circular support to the pineapple top, variable tan glaze with darker highlights. Height 49 cm
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A Victorian child's balloon back chair, old paint finish with remains of mother-of-pearl decoration to back, requires re-upholstering
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A decorative cast white concrete portico lion sculpture. Height 57 cm
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A modern Victorian style rocking horse, glossy black and dappled grey, brown leather saddle and bridle, horse hair tail and mane, brass fittings and stirrups. Length 150 cm, height 125 cm
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A Victorian style rocking horse, the grey dappled mare with natural horse hair mane and tail, complete with stitched leather saddle and bridle. Length 150 cm
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An oak cased La Gloria gramophone, floor standing model, a small cupboard door on one side opening to reveal a record storage cabinet. 45 x 53 x 110 cm. Replacement electric motor
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A Georgian style jointed oak occasional table, with single drawer beneath the oblong top, raised on turned legs joined by stretchers. 60 x 34 x 54 cm
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An oak bible box, the fascia carved with initials 'WB' and date 1689, along with two stylised tulip designs, the hinged lid with fluted edges and simple incised line moulding. Some attention required. 78 x 44 x 27 cm
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A Regency mahogany bar back child's commode elbow chair with turned front legs and drop-in red velvet seat
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A good New Zealand Carder Bros. Auckland colonial chimney pot, salt glazed, the cylindrical tall body with ribbed and flared forms, the curved top with serrated edge, stamped oval mark to top with multiple salt glaze kiln drips. Height 90 cm
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A late 19th century military pine campaign box, dovetail construction with rope handles to either side, hinged lid with steel clasp lock. 71 x 39 x 23 cm
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A large terracotta pedestal garden urn, the wide bowl top with stiff leaf moulded design in relief, the flared pedestal with conforming decoration, square plinth base, of two sections. Diameter 80 cm, height 69 cm
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A late Victorian Aesthetic movement hat rack, ebonised faux bamboo with six hooks, the back decorated with an embroidered panel. 44 x 36 cm
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A mahogany large stool in the French manner, the shaped oblong seat upholstered in Liberty fabric raised on carved cabriole legs. 90 x 63 x 43 cm
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A pair of natural solid yew small low tables, the trunk sections with legs formed by the roots, the cut tops showing the tree's growth ring. Height approx. 35 cm
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A brass log bin, deep circular shape raised on paw feet, lion mask ring handles affixed to the sides. Diameter 50 cm
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A Regency 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 x 1080 extended x 73 cm
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