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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:382
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & FurnitureLots with images:382
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:233
Date:12-Oct-2004
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A Carlton Ware Mikado Lustre Vase And Cover Circa 1940 Of baluster form decorated in gold and enamel with pagodas, trees, temples and figures on a mottled deep red ground, the neck with gilt filigree rising to a domed cover of conforming decoration surmounted by a gilt lion finial, black printed script factory marks, 40 cm high.
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A Carlton Ware Egyptian Fan Two Handled Footed Bowl Circa 1930 The serpentine oval body painted in enamel and gilt with elaborately fanning geometric flower heads and tapering spears of multi-coloured foliage on a mottled deep red ground within a gilt fretwork border, flanked by gilt handles, raised on a serpentine base with four gilt ball and claw feet, printed black script factory mark and pattern number 3695, 33 cm wide across the handles.
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A Carlton Ware Fantasia Pattern Lustre Ginger Jar And Cover Circa 1930 The ovoid body decorated in gilt and enamel with exotic birds, plants and suspended floral branches on a blue ground, the cover with conforming decoration, black printed script mark and pattern no. 3421, 20 cm high.
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A Carlton Ware Floribunda two handled footed bowl, circa 1928, of compressed ovoid form, reserved on a cream matt ground painted with a central cartouche of wildflowers within a royal blue border, flanked by blue painted handles, raised on a serpentine base with ball and claw feet, blue printed script mark, pattern number 3236 and registration No. 716292. Width 33 cm across the handles
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A Rene Lalique Inseparables mantel clock model introduced 1926, the enamel face enclosed within a square opalescent glass frame, flanked by relief moulded budgerigars perched amongst the branches of a blossoming tree, moulded mark R.Lalique France, 11 x 11 cm
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A Lalique Marguerites Glass Bowl Model introduced 1941 Of compressed circular form, the fluted body rising to a concave fall frosted glass rim moulded with overlapping marguerite daisies, inscribed mark Lalique France, 35.5 cm diameter.
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A Moser orchid pattern etched glass vase, signed Moser, Karlsbad, of octagonal form, the colour graduated amethyst vase decorated with a continuous patterning of intaglio etched orchids, incised factory mark, 15 cm high
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An Austrian Art Deco gilt bronze figure signed Lorenzl, circa 1925, the figure modelled in the form of a standing semi-draped female dancer balancing on one leg, her left leg and arms outstretched and a cloth draped around her waist held outwards in her left hand, her hair swept back, raised on a stepped rectangular onyx plinth, incised signature Lorenzl. Height 21 cm
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An Art Deco patinated bronze figure signed Renzl, circa 1920, modelled in the form of a female dancer balanced delicately on one leg, her arms and right leg extended behind her body, dressed in a pleated skirt and halter top, raised on a stepped tapering rectangular onyx plinth, incised signature Renzl to base. Height 26 cm
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Fine gilt bronze and ivory figural group by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947), modelled as three children being pushed in a gambolling wheelbarrow by another child, each in 1920s dress, the whole raised on a naturalistic base with a chamfered rectangular vert maurin plinth and an incised 'D.H Chiparus' signature to the base
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A French Bronze Figure Of A Flute Player Signed P.Philippe, Circa 1930 The gilt bronze figure modelled as a classically draped dancing female with a floral wreath to her hair, holding a wooden flute to her lips and balancing on her right foot, her left leg outstretched, raised on a naturalistically moulded base with a stepped rectangular rouge marble plinth, 51 cm high.
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A Chelsea porcelain figure group of Tyrolean Dancers, circa 1756, modelled as a male and female dancing couple, each in 18th century dress, the man with a black and white Commedia dell'Arte mask and feathered cap, raised on a flower encrusted rocaille moulded base, painted red anchor mark to base. Height 18 cm
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A Royal Doulton Pied Piper jug signed Noke and H.Fenton, circa 1934, the body of cylindrical form elaborately decorated with a relief moulded scene depicting the Pied Piper leading a crowd of children through a village, flanked by a handle moulded in the form of a tree trunk, the spout modelled after a street light, the base with green printed inscription, factory mark and edition number 312 of 600. Height 26 cm
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A Coalport part lady Anne pattern dinner service, circa 1960, Reserved on a white ground with a gilt band to the rim, the body decorated with stylised floriate motifs interspersed with foliate crestings, comprising fourteen dinner plates, ten entree plates, two small plates, eight tea cups and seven saucers, six two-handled dessert bowls and saucers, eleven bread and butter plates and two platters, each platter. Width 39 cm. (66)
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A Wedgwood Portland Vase Circa 1865 Of baluster form, the basalt jasper ground decorated with relief moulded classical figures, the base with a relief of the mythological figure Paris, impressed mark Wedgwood to base, together with a later circular tripod gilt metal stand and pierced gallery edged mirror base, the vase 25 cm high.
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A Meissen porcelain figure, circa 1890, modelled in the form of the Commedia dell'Arte character Pierrot dressed in court jester attire with elaborately flared collar, swooning in comical form on bended knee, raised on a stepped oval base, underglaze interlaced blue mark, painted mark 27 and impressed mark D283.156, 19 cm high
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A Limoges Porcelain Jardiniere Signed, Circa 1914 Of baluster form, the body painted with all over floral and leaf decoration rising to a gilt rim, raised on four green painted and gilt scrolling feet, green printed mark for Barnaud & Company Limoges France, 27 cm high.
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A Royal Doulton Dickens Ware jug signed H.Fenton and Noke, circa 1936, the body of cylindrical form decorated with a continuous relief moulded frieze depicting characters of Dickensian literature, each with their name impressed beneath, bearing the inscription 'Lord Keep My Memory green', flanked by a handle moulded in the form of a column capped by a scrolling manuscript, the spout modelled as a mask head, rising to a rim festooned with a foliate banding, dark green dedication, factory mark and impressed…
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A Doulton Burslem Art Pottery Vase Circa 1880 Of tapering cylindrical form, painted with the portrait of a gentleman in green robes holding a book, inscribed Nicholas Poussin, within an ornate scrolling acanthus leaf surround, the reverse decorated with an urn and further foliage in tones of green, gold and brown, the rim inscribed with the words trouble being gone comfort should remain, painted mark Doulton and impressed 1040 to base, 31.5 cm high.
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A Pair Of 19th century Continental Covered Vases, each of baluster form with a puce ground enclosing vignettes showing figures in 18th century costume in a landscape setting, painted with floral sprays and mounted to each shoulder with figure heads wearing plumed helmets, the domed cover with conforming decoration and a finial moulded as a scroll beneath a similar helmet, 46 cm high.
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A Chelsea porcelain floral encrusted vase, circa 1769, of baluster form, the body with applied floral bocage and leaf decoration centred by a cartouche depicting a Japanesque scene of two HO-ho birds perched amongst the branches of a prunus tree, rising to a floriate pierced neck and everted rim, gold anchor mark to base. Height 21 cm
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A Jacob Petit Floral Encrusted Vase And Cover Circa 1870 The body of compressed ovoid form richly encrusted with floral bocage decoration and applied birds amongst fruiting leafy branches, the cover of conforming decoration surmounted by an arrangement of bocage roses, gilding to the rim and base, underglaze blue J.P and on-glaze blue crossed swords, 35 cm high.
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An English floral encrusted vase possibly Spode, circa 1820, the body of bulbous form raised on a circular foot, encrusted with all over yellow and white floral bocage decoration, the base emanating applied ceramic tree branches with canaries perched at the waist and everted rim, underglaze blue crossed swords to the base. Height 16 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby Imari Pattern Dinner Service English, 1890 A service for twelve, each piece decorated with floriate patterning in red and blue with gilt highlights, comprising thirty six dinner plates, twelve soup bowls, five platters, a turkey dish, two gravy boats and three lidded urns, printed, impressed and hand painted marks. (62)
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A Sevres style gilt metal mounted porcelain jardiniere, the cream ground body of tapering cylindrical form raised on a gadrooned circular gilt metal foot and painted with floral swags and gilt and maroon cartouches, rising to a continuous border of blue enamelled medallions, applied gilt metal floriate swags and griffin mask heads reserved on a green border, surmounted by a gadrooned rim. Height 27 cm
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A Pair Of Saint Cloud Porcelain Knife Handles First half 18th Century Of tapering octagonal form, decorated with lambrequin borders in underglaze blue, steel blades, 26 cm long.
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A Worcester Porcelain Fruit Set Circa 1870 Comprising a comport, two footed bowls and six plates, each reserved on a pink ground with jewelling, centred by a cartouche depicting a spray of wildflowers enclosed within a gilt banding, the comport raised on a gadrooned circular base with three scroll feet, rising to a pierced acanthus leaf moulded standard, surmounted by a shallow bowl, the comport 20 cm high. (9)
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A Royal Worcester pot pourri vase signed J. Stinton, circa 1929, raised on a circular gilt foot, the compressed ovoid body painted with a scene of highland cattle grazing on a country estate set against a mountainous background, the reverse decorated with a vignette depicting an English lake scene, flanked by scrolling gilt acanthus leaf handles and further leaf decoration, the pierced neck adorned with applied floral swags and patera, rising to a stepped and gadrooned cover surmounted by a bud finial,…
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A Pair Of Royal Worcester Plates Signed H.H. Price, circa 1955 Each painted with a central fruit, berry and blossom cartouche reserved on a yellow ground and maroon border, highlighted in gilt, printed and painted black factory marks, 27 cm diameter.
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A set of six Royal Worcester Marian Ellis Rowan Australian flower series plates, circa 1913, each decorated with a central cartouche depicting six different species of Australian flower, reserved on a cream ground within a grey border, having a relief moulded geometric and floriate patterning and a gilt rim, puce factory, retail and registration marks, hand written series numbers. Diameter 23 cm
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A Royal Worcester vase signed H. Stinton, 1954, the ovoid body painted with a scene of grazing highland cattle, the reverse decorated with a vignette depicting a mountainous landscape scene, flanked by scrolling acanthus leaf terminals, raised on a gilt circular foot, printed black factory mark and registration number to the base. Height 29 cm
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A Royal Worcester two handled vase, circa 1885, raised on a circular foot, the ivory ground compressed ovoid body decorated with a scene depicting two parrots taking flight against a floriate background, flanked by angular handles, rising to a knopped slender neck and pierced everted rim, impressed and green printed factory mark and registration number, model number 1024. Height 38 cm
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A blush ivory Royal Worcester vase, circa 1901, the oviform vessel painted with an arrangement of Hellebores and wildflowers, the reverse showing a similar floral vignette, flanked by two griffin head terminals and a relief moulded border, the waisted neck rising to an everted rim, having a gadrooned lower section and circular foot, the whole highlighted in gilt, green factory marks and registration mark, impressed M. Height 37 cm
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A Royal Worcester cabinet plate signed H.Stinton, circa 1959, of shaped outline with a scalloped gilt border, the central panel painted with a scene depicting highland cattle grazing in a misty country landscape with mauve highlights, impressed and green printed factory marks. Diameter 27 cm
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A Royal Worcester cabinet plate signed J. Stinton, circa 1904, reserved on a white ground, painted with a central scene depicting highland cattle drinking from a watering hole against a rural background enclosed within a gilt scrolling floriate border, impressed and printed puce factory marks, 23 cm diameter
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A Royal Worcester covered vase signed H.Stinton, circa 1955, the body of urn form decorated with raised gilt flowers and a finely painted scene of three highland cattle drinking from a lake and grazing in a misty pastoral landscape on a cream ground, the reverse showing a vignette depicting a valley set against a mountainous background, flanked by mask head handles terminating in scrolling acanthus leaves, the shoulders and neck with ornate moulded and gilt decoration rising to an everted rim, surmounted…
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A Royal Worcester covered vase signed H.Ayrton, circa 1955, of baluster form raised on a circular gilt and relief moulded foot rising to further gadrooning, the body painted with a scene of peaches, grapes and leaves on a cream ground, the reverse showing a vignette of mulberries on an earthy bed, the lid with bun finial, the cover moulded and gilt with fanning pierce work, surmounted by a knopped and gadrooned spire finial, printed black factory mark and model number 1286. Height 26 cm
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A Royal Worcester pot pourri vase signed Freeman, circa 1954 of lobed ovoid form, painted with an arrangement of pears and grapes against a leafy background, the reverse showing two deep blue grapes joined by a sprig of vine, rising to relief moulded gilt pendant decoration, having a floriate pierced cover surmounted by a spire finial, printed black factory marks. Height 12 cm
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A Royal Worcester pot pourri vase signed H.Stinton, circa 1952, of lobed ovoid form decorated with a scene of highland cattle grazing in a country landscape painted in hues of mauve and yellow, the reverse showing a mountainous landscape, rising to relief moulded gilt pendants, the pierced acanthus leaf cover surmounted by a spire finial, printed black factory marks. Height 14 cm
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A Royal Worcester pot pourri vase signed H.Stinton, the body of lobed baluster form painted with a scene of highland cattle grazing in a pastoral landscape with mauve highlights, the reverse showing a vignette depicting a mountainous landscape against a cloudy sky, the base and shoulders with relief moulded gilt pendant decoration rising to a pierced cover with knopped spire finial, printed black factory marks. Height 16 cm
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A Royal Worcester covered vase signed H.Stinton, circa 1954, of baluster form raised on a circular base, the body painted with a scene of highland cattle grazing in a landscape setting above a gilded relief moulded band, the reverse decorated with a vignette depicting a mountain scene, rising to a recessed lid with bun finial, surmounted by a pierced cover and knopped bud finial, gilt highlights, printed black factory marks. Height 26 cm
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A collection of four Royal Worcester cabinet plates, comprising one signed R. Rushton, circa 1953, depicting pembroke Castle. Diameter 28 cm; one signed Stinton, circa 1955, depicting grazing cattle painted in hues of pink and mauve reserved on a yellow border. Diameter 27 cm; one signed R.Rushton, circa 1939, depicting the garden at Levens hall, reserved on a turquoise border. Diameter 26.5 cm; and one signed J.Stinton, circa 1925, depicting Barnard Castle, reserved on a dark blue border. Diameter 24 cm
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A Victorian sterling silver tea and coffee service maker's mark E.J & B.W, London 1851, comprising a teapot, coffee pot, creamer and two handled sugar vessel, each raised on scroll feet with engraved and embossed acanthus leaf decoration, the teapot and coffee pot flanked by a leaf capped scroll handle with ivory filets and a conforming spout with mask head base, surmounted by a dome cover with knopped acanthus leaf finial, 2518 grs. Total weight, the coffee pot. Height 26 cm
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A William IV sterling silver Coffee Pot Maker's mark possibly Benjamin Dexter,London 1836 Of compressed ovoid form, the fluted body with embossed and engraved leaf and flower decoration flanked by a scrolling leaf capped handle with ivory filets and a spout of conforming decoration, rising to a hinged dome cover surmounted by a bud finial with applied leaves to the base, raised on scroll feet with shell and leaf decoration, 778 grs. total weight, 21 cm high.
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A Victorian silver gilt ewer, maker's mark Stephen Smith, London 1867 raised on a circular foot, the body of campana form decorated to each side with an applied cartouche depicting a semi-draped classical female and a winged putto within a beaded border, rising to a scroll handle with acanthus leaf base terminating in a dragon head, the flared tapering neck surmounted by a stepped hinged cover and a finial modelled after a knight's helmet, gilt wash interior, 794 grs. Total weight of silver. Height 36 cm
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A collection of Czechoslovakian and Austro-Hungarian silver flatware 20th century, comprising one service of twelve each Czechoslovakian knives, forks, large soup spoons and eleven teaspoons, three dinner forks, a serving spoon, fork and spade; eleven Czechoslovakian teaspoons, one serving spoon and sugar tongs, all marks dating 1922-1942; ten Austro-Hungarian teaspoons, three serving spoons, marks for 1886-1922, together with two electroplated teaspoons, in an oak canteen. (81)
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A Victorian sterling silver wine jug, maker's mark possibly Martin, hall & Co. Ltd, London, 1884 of ovoid form raised on a stepped circular foot, the body decorated with a continuous chased and engraved foliate pattern centred by a vacantcartouche flanked by a scrolling handle with bone fillets, the tapering neck with bands of conforming decoration rising to an everted rim surmounted by a hinged bell shaped cover and bun finial, 544 grs. Total weight. Height 29 cm
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A Queen Anne sterling silver Tankard Maker's mark probably Humphrey Payne, London 1710 The body of compressed cylindrical form raised on a banded foot, having continuous bands of chased, embossed and engraved floriate and foliate decoration, each side centred by a cartouche with engraved crest and armorial, flanked by a scrolling handle terminating in a blank shield and capped by a stylised leaf thumb piece, the stepped dome lid with a leaf banding, centred by a chased and embossed floral arrangement, 1246…
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A pair of Victorian silver plate three light candelabra by Albion plate, each raised on a circular stepped and gadrooned base, rising to a tapering fluted and knopped standard emanating two rope twist branches with removable circular nozzles, drip pans and etched graduated ruby glass storm shades, rising to a central urn shaped nozzle and drip pan, surmounted by a stepped candle snuffer with bun finial, 63 cm high
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A George V sterling silver Harlequin Tea And Coffee Service Various maker's marks including Elkington & Co. Ltd and W.D, Birmingham, various dates Comprising a teapot, coffee pot, two handled sugar bowl and creamer, each of compressed rectangular form raised on a stepped foot with embossed fluted decoration rising to a banded waist, flanked by ebonised and silver leaf-capped handles, the teapot and coffee pot each surmounted by a stepped reeded cover with gadrooned ebonised finial, 1788 grs. total weight,…
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A George V sterling silver Teaspoon Maker's mark Omar Ramsden, London, date mark rubbed Having all over stippled patination, the tapering hexagonal stem centred by an engraved decorative knop, surmounted by a flared cap, 46 grs. total weight of silver, 15 cm long.
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A Victorian silver plate presentation candelabra garniture, circa 1878, comprising a four light candelabra and two garnitures, each raised on a shaped tripartite base with applied winged horse mounts, the candelabra with a knopped and reeded Corinthian columnar standard emanating three branches with griffin mask head and acanthus leaf mounts, terminating in turned detachable nozzles with drip pans, surmounted by a cut crystal bowl with mesh cover, inscribed 'Victoria Coursing club Vice Presidents' plate…
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A Victorian sterling silver tea and coffee service maker's mark Robert Harper, London 1857, comprising a teapot and coffee pot, two-handled sugar bowl and creamer, each of compressed circular form raised on scrolling acanthus leaf feet with profuse chased and embossed floral decoration centred by a vacant cartouche with engraved armorial cresting, flanked by scrolling acanthus leaf capped handles, the teapot and coffee pot each with a spout of conforming decoration rising to a floriate engraved dome cover…
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A sterling silver Art Nouveau Frame Probably of maker's mark A&J Zimmerman Ltd, Birmingham 1904 Showing the portrait of a blond haired girl in an orange smock with a lace bodice, the square frame having engine turned decoration and an embossed stylised floriate border centred by a blank cartouche, 16 cm x 16 cm
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A Victorian sterling silver Dish Ring Maker's mark James Wakely and Frank Clarke Wheeler, Dublin 1897 Of circular form, the waisted body ornately decorated with a continuous pierced, chased and engraved scene of deer frolicking amongst a stylised scrolling rose and sunflower background centred by a cartouche with engraved armorial cresting, impressed retail mark Cahoon Brothers Belfast, 20 cm diameter.
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A Victorian sterling silver Teapot And Sugar Bowl Maker's mark Edward Barnard and John Barnard, London 1852 Each of compressed circular form raised on a hexfoil foot, having chased and embossed floriate decoration centred by a cartouche with engraved armorial cresting, flanked by scrolling leaf capped handles rising to an everted cut-out rim, the teapot with a dome cover of conforming decoration surmounted by a bud finial, 1256 grs. total weight, the teapot 21 cm high.
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A Victorian Scottish sterling silver coffee pot maker's mark J McKay, Edinburgh 1849 raised on a circular foot, the body of baluster form decorated with chased and embossed floriate motifs centred by a vacant cartouche with etched armorial cresting, the waisted neck flanked by a leaf capped silver handle with ivory filets and spout with conforming decoration, rising to a hinged cover with stylised leaf thumb piece and further floriate decoration, surmounted by a leaf and bud finial, 866 grs. Total weight.…
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A Victorian silver plate five light candelabra possibly Elkington, the square stepped base rising to a Corinthian columnar standard with moulded acanthus leaf banding, emanating four elaborately decorated leaf capped branches terminating in reeded and gadrooned detachable nozzles with drip pans, surmounted by a central light with moulded pendant decoration, 64 cm high
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A Victorian etched crystal silver plate mounted claret jug, the compressed ovoid body with etched vine and leaf decoration flanked by an angular leaf capped handle, rising to a a silver plate band decorated with applied floriate and mask head mounts, surmounted by a hinged stepped and gadrooned cover and rampant lion finial supporting a shield with engraved armorial, 27 cm high
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A Victorian sterling silver mounted crystal wine jug maker's mark H.P & Co., Birmingham 1865 of compressed ovoid form, the crystal body flanked by an angular leaf capped handle, rising to an applied sterling silver band with chased and engraved floriate decoration, engraved armorial cresting and mask head spout, surmounted by a stepped circular cover of conforming decoration with rampant lion finial supporting a vacant shield, 27 cm high
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A harlequin sterling silver fiddle pattern cutlery suite, including twelve fiddle pattern table forks, three of maker's mark R.B, London 1839; four probably of maker's mark Joseph Savory & Albert Savory, London 1843 and 1845; one of maker's mark Charles Boynton, London 1851; three of maker's mark James Beebe, London, 1842 and 1851; and one with maker's mark rubbed, London 1846; twelve table spoons, one of maker's mark James Beebe, London 1839; seven of maker's mark We, London 1839, 1840 and 1841; two of…
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A George III harlequin sterling silver tea service, maker's marks Joseph Craddock and William Reid, T & J Guest and Joshua Craddock, London 1813, comprising a teapot, creamer and two handled sugar vessel, each of lobed circular form with fluting to the body and a gadrooned rim, the teapot flanked by an angular leaf capped handle with ivory filets and stylised spout, rising to a hinged recessed cover, surmounted by a fluted mushroom finial, 1152 grs. Total weight, the teapot. Height 12 cm
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A Victorian sterling silver tea pot maker's mark R.S, London 1852, the compressed ovoid body raised on scrolling shell feet centred by a cartouche with engraved armorial enclosed within chased, engraved and embossed floriate decoration, flanked by a leaf capped scroll handle and feather capped spout with rocaille terminal, rising to a gadrooned dome cover surmounted by a rose finial, 882 grs. Total weight. Height 19 cm
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A George III sterling silver coffee pot maker's mark J.S, London 1767, the body of tapering ovoid form raised on a stepped circular foot, having a reeded and leaf moulded spout, cane bound scroll handle, stepped dome cover and shaped reeded finial, 594 grs. Total weight, 28 cm high
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A Harlequin Suite Of sterling silver Diamond Heel Kings Pattern Cutlery Various maker's marks and dates Double struck, comprising twelve each table forks, table knives, table spoons, dessert spoons, teaspoons, entree forks and butter knives. (84)
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A Victorian sterling silver tea and coffee service maker's mark Joseph & Albert Savory, London 1848, comprising a teapot, coffee pot,creamer and two handled sugar vessel, each having a fluted compressed baluster body with embossed and engraved floral decoration, the teapot and coffe pot flanked by a leaf capped scroll handle with ivory fillets and a leaf moulded spout rising to a stepped dome cover with conforming floriate decoration, surmounted by a bud and leaf finial, raised on scroll feet, 2158 grs.…
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A Victorian Silver Plate Tureen The body of compressed ovoid form centred by an engraved armorial and the inscription 'Forfar & Kingardine Militia', flanked by acanthus leaf moulded scroll handles, bowed stepped cover bearing the same inscription surmounted by a foliate handle, raised on scroll feet, impressed mark to the rim, 39 cm wide across the handles.
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A Victorian silver plate centrepiece, the stepped circular naturalistically moulded base having applied shell mounts, rising to a shaped tripartite foot with urn and leaf decoration, the central standard with scrolling acanthus leaf supports and conforming foliate decoration surmounted by a flaring cylindrical etched glass flute within a pierced sconce. Height 98 cm
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A Chinese Silver And Enamel Tea Caddy Of lobed quatrefoil form, the mesh and filigree body applied with alternating panels of relief moulded and enamelled bamboo and iris decoration, within turquoise and coral jewelled bands, the cover with conforming jewelled and enamelled decoration, surmounted by a filigree and lappet finial, impressed mark silver to base, 16 cm high.
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A Chinese silver gilt and enamel tea caddy, of lobed hexfoil form, the turquoise and coral jewelled mesh work body applied with alternating panels of relief moulded and enamelled scenes of birds perched among flowering peony and prunus branches, the domed cover with conforming decoration, surmounted by a filigree and lappet finial, impressed mark silver to base, 18 cm high
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A Large Japanese Vase Meiji Period Decorated with a relief moulded entwined dragon, the baluster shaped body painted and gilt with a scene of figures in a garden setting with exotic birds, the slender neck and undulating rim decorated with flowering peony and blossom, 70 cm high.
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A large Japanese Imari vase and cover Meiji period, the fluted baluster body decorated with panels of phoenix amongst flowering prunus and chrysanthemum, within trellis and mon borders, the cover with conforming decoration surmounted by a finial in the form of a seated shi shi, 60 cm
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A Japanese Satsuma Floor Vase Of baluster form, painted and gilt with relief moulded panels depicting canon, rakan and lohan in a garden setting with temples and exotic trees, within trellis and mon borders, raised on a carved circular stand, 45 cm high.
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A Japanese Satsuma Floor Vase Of cylindrical form with an everted rim, painted and gilt with a continuous relief moulded scene of deities, Canon and Rakan in an exotic landscape setting with temples and pagodas, within trellis borders, raised on a carved wooden stand, 55 cm high.
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A Japanese Satsuma Bowl Meiji Period, signed possibly Seikozan Of circular form, the interior painted and gilt with a scene of traditionally clad women at their domestic chores, within an ornate trellis and mon border, the exterior decorated with pendant wisteria and butterflies, 12 cm diameter.
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A Japanese Satsuma bowl Meiji period, the interior ornately painted and gilt with a continuous panel of multi- coloured butterflies, centred by a circular cartouche of flowering chrysanthemum within a trellis border, the exterior decorated with a continuous scene of boys studying and playing, the lower section with similar chrysanthemum decoration, 11 cm diameter
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Large Imari charger from the Meiji period with painted and gilt decorations, panels of flowering prunus, chrysanthemum and peony, trellis and mon borders and a rich foliate decorated ground
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A pair of Japanese gold and silver inlaid bronze vases Meiji period, signed, each of baluster form, the body relief decorated with a scene of birds flying amongst flowering lotus and prunus trees, flanked by Taotieh mask head drop ring handles, 40 cm high
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A Japanese Satsuma vase Meiji period, signed of tapering cylindrical form, the lower section painted and gilt with a profusion of flowers and birds, the upper section decorated with temples and bridges in a mountainous landscape setting, within ornate trellis and mon borders, 16 cm high
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A Japanese Black Lacquer Tea Set Meiji Period Comprising a low tea table, two graduated size tea pots, a large circular covered bowl, a chamfered edge square covered dish on stand, a small covered bowl and seventeen assorted bowls, each decorated with a repeating mon motif on an ornate scrolling lotus leaf decorated ground, red interiors, the tea table, 35 cm wide x 22 cm high.
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An impressive Japanese shibayama ivory tusk vase on stand Meiji period, signed finely inlaid to each side in mother-of-pearl, bamboo, coral and hard stone with a scene of butterflies and a vase on an ornately carved table set with flowering chrysanthemum, prunus and pendant wisteria, the reverse with a scene of swallows in a flowering landscape with a stream, raised on a carved wooden base, together with a pierced and carved foliate and floriate decorated stand, the vase. Height 30 cm, the stand. Height 34…
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A Japanese Satsuma Vase By Chiku Sai, 19th century Of baluster form with a flared rim, the body painted and gilt with a profusion of peony and chrysanthemum flowers between floral and geometric lappets, enamel blue Shimazu mon mark to base, 40 cm high
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A Chinese Pale Celadon Floor Vase Of baluster form, the body decorated with a scene of warriors on horseback at the head of an army, the neck with everted rim and applied pierced handles, incised with a writhing dragon between bands of ruyi and trellis scrolls, 47 cm high.
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Five Japanese wooden netsuke late 18th/19th century, comprising a figure modelled as a blind Amma with one ivory eye, seated limbering up with a strength stone, possibly signed Hara Shumin, 3.2 cm high; a figure of a Shishi seated with one paw resting on a pierced ball, 3 cm high; a figure of a seated badger with inlaid eyes, 4 cm high; a figure of Hotei seated on his bag, 4.2 cm high and a small piece of wood carved with a a figure under a tree, 5 cm high
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A Collection Of Five Japanese Carved Stagshorn Netsuke Late 18th/19th century Comprising three modelled as Dutchman wearing hats, the tallest 5.5 cm high; a figure of a foreigner holding a bag of money, 7.5 cm high and a figure of Gama Sennin supporting a frog to his shoulder, 8 cm high.
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Two Japanese Carved Ivory, Stagshorn And Wooden Pipe Cases With Tobacco Pouches Late 18th/19th century Comprising a stagshorn pipe case carved with a leafing bean pod, the tobacco case with conforming decoration joined by a black cord and an ojime in the form of a dog, the pipe case 19.5 cm long; and a wood pipe case carved in the form of a dragon containing a cloisonne mounted bamboo pipe, the tobacco case modelled as a squat grimacing figure holding the cord joined by a spherical ojime over his head, the…
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A Japanese Bamboo Brush Case And Pot And A shibayama Rosewood Four Case Inro 19th century The bamboo brush case with stagshorn and rosewood mounts joined with a seed pod ojime to a small horn mounted bamboo ink pot, the brush case 20.5 cm long; the inro carved to simulate a hinged bag, decorated with a scene of birds and flowers in coral, ivory and mother-of-pearl inlay, the ivory ojime carved with dual masks of a demon and a dog, 8.5 cm high.
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Two Japanese Ivory Netsuke And A Stagshorn Netsuke Late 18th/19th century Comprising an ivory netsuke carved as a group of icho nuts with a leaf and an acorn, signed, 3.5 cm high; an ivory netsuke of a boat with a sail and seven varied passengers, signed, 3.5 cm high and a stagshorn netsuke possibly of a group of the Takaramono, including the bag of wealth, mallet, straw hat and jewels, 6 cm high.
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A Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke And Two Stagshorn Netsuke 19th century Comprising a stagshorn tapering cylindrical netsuke carved as a ghost, 10 cm high; a stagshorn netsuke in the shape of a tooth, 5.5 cm high and a an ivory netsuke modelled as a standing sennin, 6.5 cm high.
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A pair of Japanese carved Stagshorn servers 19th century originally carved as parasol handles, one decorated with a lizard, two snails and a spider on a gnarled branch, the other with a snake and a frog on a prunus branch; the plated silver servers engraved and bearing English hallmarks, the handles. Length 13 cm
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A pair of Empire style bronze and gilt metal candelabra 19th century, each modelled in the form of a winged cherub holding a torchere emanating two branches terminating in removable nozzles and drip pans, rising to a graduated husk flower moulded standard surmounted by a central gilt metal torchere finial, raised on a stepped gilt metal socle and square rouge marble base, 36 cm high
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