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Directors Selection — Vickers & Hoad Auctioneers

Auction House:Vickers & Hoad AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:301
Sale Title:Directors SelectionLots with images:301
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:227
Date:19-Mar-2016
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Antique French eight day striking clock in brass case, with mercury pendulum by Le Roy et Fils, Paris, inscribed to top & presented to Miss Stephens of the Stephens ink family. July 1886, W. Ex Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 - July 1918)
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John Varley Junior (1850-1933) England 'Cairo', watercolour signed lower left, approx 65 cm high, 49 cm wide . Large work for this artist, W. Ex Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 - July 1918)
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Doulton Lambeth jardinere, by Frank Butler, cast in high relief with trees & leaves, approx 15 cm high, 27 cm deep, W. Ex Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 - July 1918)
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Important Turkish Shamsir with scabbard of late 17th/early 18th century date, and of Museum quality, 96 cm overall with 80 cm curved blade. The blade of superbly patterned watered steel and is curved in the Turkish style which requires the rear of the scabbard to have an opening at the top: inscribed with a cartouche bearing makers particulars and the date AH182, which is to be read as AH1082 (AD1671). The grip scales are of rhinoceros horn with correct silver brocade wrapping. The scabbard is of green…
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A important and rare north Indian pesh kabz of late 18th century date and of Museum quality, approx 44 cm overall with 31 cm blade. The blade of finest watered steel is of very pronounced T section with the back being 13 mm in width at the base, the whole of the back being finely chiselled with interlaced foliage and arabesques to highest standard, as is the forte on both faces. The upper face of the exposed tang is also 13 mm in width and has chiselling en suite. The grip scales are of walrus ivory…
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Important Persian shamshir with scabbard, suspension straps and belt of late 18th century date and of Museum quality, 95 cm overall with 82 cm curved blade. The heavy blade is of superbly patterned watered steel and is curved in the Persian style, the grips scales are of morse (walrus ivory). The scabbard is of very well embossed black leather covered wood, the hilt, scabbard and belt mounts are en suite and of gold decorated watered steel, they consist of a chape, two suspension loops with rings, a cross…
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An important and early Australian presentation levee sword with scabbard in the Mameluke style popularised by the Duke of Wellington, by Tatham of Charing cross London (and so marked on the ricasso). The curved blade finely etched with foliage, stand of arms and panel 'Presented to William Snow Clifton, Hony. Secy. And Treasurer by the members of the Victorian Yeomanry Corps. 1858', the gilt embossed hilt with ivory grip scales, the shagreen covered wooden scabbard with the en suite mounts. This is the…
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A important and rare Turkish jambia with scabbard of mid to late 17th century date, approx 30 cm overall with 18 cm curved double edged blade of convex section of very finely watered steel. The ricasso with partial gilt koftgari inscriptions on both faces. The hilt of a single piece of walrus ivory (morse) of fluted form. The heavy silver scabbard is engraved with scrolling foliage ending in pomegranates, and has a retaining loop on the obverse;the face chiselled overall with scrolling foliage ending in…
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Choice Turkish bichaq with scabbard of 19th century date, approx 34 cm overall with 23 cm blade forged with a reinforced back which is finely engraved for it's full length. Ricasso and tang covers overlaid with silver which is finely engraved. Ivory grip scales of traditional flared form. The pommel containing the traditional tweezers with ivory tip set with a diamond. Silver scabbard embossed overall with stands of arms and foliage terminates in a finely modelled fish head, with it's original silver…
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Antique tin glaze blue & white faience jardinere, with twin rope twist handles, approx 19 cm high, 46 cm wide
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Antique 19th century French cobalt blue, bronze mounted and lidded urn, approx 34 cm high
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Antique French sevres style blue ground and hand painted, bronze mounted, lidded urn, approx 20 cm high
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Antique early 19th century French painting of Madonna and Child, approx 30 cm high, 25 cm wide
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Antique French triangular form clock, in the Gothic style, mounted with cabochons, approx 28 cm high . W. Ex Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 – July 1918)
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Antique French triangular form clock, decorated with cabochon, approx 28 cm high, W. Ex Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 – July 1918)
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Set of nine Francis Higgins III silver teaspoons & three examples by Charles Boyton, showing the initials of Henry Charles Stephens, marked London, 1890& 1893. Approx 13 cm long (12), W. Ex Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 - July 1918)
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Set of ten antique early 19th century English porcelain Imari pattern cups & deep dish saucers with extra cup, W. Ex Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 - July 1918)
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Doulton Lambeth vase, decorated by Hannah Barlow, incised with cows, donkey & horse, approx 19 cm high, W. Ex Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 - July 1918)
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Doulton Lambeth, by Frank Butler jug shaped vase with geometric polychrome decoration, circa 1876, approx 45 cm high
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Antique portrait of an elderly Medieval Guardsman/Knight, oil on canvas, approx 60 cm high, 46 cm wide .Ex Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 - July 1918)
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Antique, portrait of an elderly man, approx 60 cm high, 46 cm wide . Ex Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 – July 1918)
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Antique Arts & Crafts period walnut chest with finely carved figures, heraldic animals & floral motif on later stand with spiral twist end supports, United with spiral twist stretchers, approx 95 cm high, 138 cm wide, 67 cm deep. Ex Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 - July 1918)
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Rare & impressive elephant tusk, Ex collection of Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 – July 1918) taken by Frederick Courteney Selous, African hunter and Adventurer 1851-1917, His real-life adventures inspired Sir H. Rider Haggard to create the fictional Allan Quatermain character. Selous was also a friend of Theodore Roosevelt, Cecil Rhodes and Frederick Russell Burnham. He was pre-eminent within a select group of big game hunters that included Abel Chapman and Arthur Henry Neumann. He was the…
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Fine antique Louis XVI style French mantle clock in white & black marble, highly decorated with gilt bronze mounts, has key & pendulum, approx 44 cm high, 30 cm wide
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Fine antique English brass bound writing slope, with recessed brass carry handles, 53 cm long, 28 cm deep, 20 cm high
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Rare two volumes Captain James Cook, a voyage towards the south pole and round the world. Performed in his Majesty's ships the Resolution and Adventure in the years 1772, 1773, 1774 and 1775. Written by James COOK Commander of the Resolution. In two volumes London printed for W. Strahan and T Cadell in the strand 1779. Ex Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 - July 1918)
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Rare three volume set Captain Cook, 'Cooks voyage round the world' Vol I, II & III (3) Ex library Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 – July 1918)
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Rare 1784 three volume set, Captain Cook, 'Cooks voyage to the Pacific Ocean' Vol I, II & III (3) a voyage to the Pacific Ocean - Undertaken by the command of his majesty for making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere performed under the directions of Captains COOK, CLERKE and GORE. In his Majesty's ships the Resolution and Discovery in the years 1776,1778, 1779 and 1780 in three volumes printed by W and a Strahan in the year 1784. Ex library Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 – July 1918)
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Bronze winged Pigeon, Peter Mazell, hand coloured copper plate engraving, signed lower right in plate, circa 1789
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Antique George III bachelors chest, with inlaid top & drawers, pull out brush slide fitted with later handles, approx 80 cm high, 80 cm wide, 48 cm deep, W. Ex Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 - July 1918)
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Antique 17th century English oak servery, carved date of 1671, with later restoration & alterations, approx 84 cm high, 144 cm wide, 68 cm deep Ex Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 - July 1918)
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Antique bullion / campaign trunk with double iron carry handles to the ends, mounted with a plaque to the front engraved H.C Stephens Esq N0 1, approx 58 cm high, 82 cm wide, 57 cm deep . Ex Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 - July 1918)
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Antique English mahogany George III Chippendale tea table, approx 70 cm high, 70 cm deep . Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 - July 1918)
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Antique 19th century French bronze figure of Diane de Gabies
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Antique French large champleve enamel onyx blessing font
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Fine antique Georgian mahogany knife box decorated with inlay borders, approx 38 cm high, 23 cm wide, 31 cm deep
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Impressive pair of gilt bronze figural five light appliques (2)
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Antique Chinese late 18th - early 19th century hard wood table, with inset marble top, carved corner support brackets, multi fluted carved legs, fitted with single drawer, with brass drop bale handle, approx 87 cm high, 63 cm square
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Pair of tall vintage Oriental brass water bird lights, each with flambe form shades (2)
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Fine antique bronze mounted nightstand, inlaid decoration
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Fine antique 19th century patinated bronze figure by F Barbedienne Fondeur, Collas Brevete, figure of a scholar holding a scroll. 68 cm high including marble base (likely Sophocles)
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Fine antique French work table, inlaid with cut brass and mother of pearl
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Antique Edwardian Sheraton style inlaid satinwood & mahogany Bijouterie/display table, standing on fine slender tapering legs, shaped stretcher to base with inlaid conch shell decoration, has key, W. Ex Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 - July 1918)
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Antique French Napoleon III desk, ebonised body with gilt bronze mounts and banding
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Antique 19th century cast iron umbrella stand, the top holes in the form of entwined snakes, central support, cantered base
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French Louis XV style parquetry table, with bronze mounts
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A Chinese wucai large jar with carved wood cover and base, in transitional style of baluster shape vase, decorated with various figures, rocky outcrops and symbols with stiff leaves
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Fine pair of antique French 19th century gilt gesso Louis XV style arm chairs (2)
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Antique circular Regency convex mirror, giltwood frame
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Benjamin Edwin Minns (1864-1937) Australia, Runaway, watercolour, signed lower right, approx 23 x 30.5 cm
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Antique turned and carved alabaster pedestal
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Pair of antique mid 19th century French mahogany armchairs
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Charles Vincent Lamb (1893 - 1964) View to cottage and Paddocks, approx 47 cm x 57 cm
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Fine antique French gilt bronze aneroid barometer by Mon Loiseau Boucart 35 Quai de Hoiloge Paris
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Antique walnut pier cabinet, fitted with bronze mounts, arched glazed door, ebonized sides and banded front, approx 107 cm high, 65 cm wide, 32 cm deep
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Large antique French bronze figure of a maiden playing a harp, approx 50 cm high
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Antique mid 19th century cedar and mahogany specimen cabinet, fitted with a central bank of drawers flanked by two cupboard doors, acting as locking devices. 135 cm wide, 99 cm hight, 55.5 cm depth
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An antique military campaign chest, 58th (Rutlandshire) Regiment of foot. (engraved to the shield shaped key escutcheon E.D.W possibly an officer of the Regiment). Two section chest with carry handles to the sides, fall front top drawer with fitted interior, original toiled red leather writing surface, banks of drawers and central single door cupboard with the Regiments brass shoulder plate attached. All in distressed estate condition. 107 cm wide, 53 cm depth (top) 50 cm high (base) 42.5 cm high total 92…
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Impressive pair of antique French porcelain bodied candelabra, each with multiple scrolling arms with candle sconces (2)
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Antique patinated bronze figure group, titled Danseurs Napolitains, signed E Gossin?, approx 62 cm high
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Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) after, large fine antique French bronze full length figure of Diana the huntress, signed Houdon, approx 80 cm high
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Antique French bronze and marble four stick candelabra
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Extensive Wedgwood gold Florentine china dinner service, setting for twelve, W 4219. 115 pieces approx
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CARRIER-BELLEUSE Albert Ernest carrier de Belleuse, 1824-1887 (France) large patinated 19th century bronze, titled Melodie, standing on a fitted oak pedestal, approx 80 cm high and stand approx 99 cm high
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Fine pair of antique Meiji period Japanese silver inlaid bronze ikebana / censers, large shallow saucer dish tops decorated in low relief with possums on branches, held by turned baluster bodies, spreading base with three feet on a stepped base (2)
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Pair of vintage French girandoles (2)
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18th/19th Eccleslastical repousse silver bowl with various saints seating and standing with rope twist frame work, the centre in relief with the seated figure of Jesus with out stretched arms with halo, with orginal guidling, touch mark Tughra to robe for ottoman Empire approx 14 cm, 136g
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Bespoke canteen of antique silver cutlery in fitted oak case. Ex Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 – July 1918) with full sets of Kings pattern knives, Old English pattern servers, Rattail forks, fiddle thread and shell asparagus. Various English hallmarks Victorian dates, includes pieces by Chawners, Francis Higgins, G&S Co etc. Approx 4786g (silver weight not including knives)
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Martin Sharp (1942-2013) Australia. 'The Toff Monty Carlo', signed and dated verso 2006, oil on canvas, unframed, approx 86.5 cm x 65 cm . The Toff c1958 is part of a series of character portraits Martin painted, in poster paint at Cranbrook when he was about fifteen years old. He used this as a study for this later version in 2006 in oils. A rare and important work for the artist. See front cover old Cranbrookian magazine volume 45 number 1 March 2007
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Pair of Oriental porcelain lidded sectional baluster lidded urn lamps, converted to lamps (2)
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Antique French 17th century painting, figures on a balcony with winged putti above, 67 x 50 cm unsigned
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Australian school, oil on board, 'Sirius cove' Mosman/Cremorne
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French Art Deco period rouge marble clock & garnitures, fitted with gilt bronze mounts and decoration (3)
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Antique figural marble clock, mounted with a bronze figure of Diana the huntress, silvered dial with Roman numerals, bell on the hour eight day movement
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Antique French portico clock with inlaid decoration, has key and pendulum
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Antique French giltwood and gesso oval mirror
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Antique French terracotta figure of a women & two children, labelled to front 'Sur La Route Par L. Vergnano', signature to back L. Vergnano
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French Louis XV style marble topped commode
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Pair of antique 19th century scagliola pedestals (2)
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Antique 17th century French school, baby Jesus with Mary and Joseph. Oil on oak panel, restored, approx 65 x 49.5 cm
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Selection of Aboriginal artefacts various ages, to include an old Aboriginal woomera of long leaf form, vintage hardwood incised boomerang, inscriptions to face, 19th century Aboriginal hardwood digging stick, Heminsberg Aboriginal crafts hardwood boomerang (4)
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Impressive cast bronze Renaissance style ornamental wine ewer, dolphin and wine handle, with rams head and floral swags, seated winged putti to the front, all of baluster shape, 57 cm high
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Antique French cushion mirror with brass floral borders, approx 61 cm x 36 cm
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Antique French early 19th century bronze house or gate bell, with original wood and iron mounts
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Large size antique French cast iron bell
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Antique French iron and brass banded four tiered bakers rack, bearing a Paris Makers stamp to base.
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Vintage French bronze framed chandelier of tiered design with drop lustres
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Antique French two tiered tray table, lift away top section with carry handles, parquetry tops
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Antique 19th century painted ebonised sewing/ work table, painted with gilt grill and floral spray to the top and sides
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A pair of early 19th century Gothic bronze and iron fire dogs of large size, approx 74 cm high
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Large Edwardian silver plated dressing table mirror. Purchased Valerie Wade London.
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Antique French carved walnut Louis XV style boudoir stool
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Antique French giltwood and gesso cushion mirror, fitted with scrolling foliage to the crest
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Antique French floral marquetry marble topped secretaire a abattant fall front with fitted interior, three drawers below, all with bronze mounts
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Vintage French Charles x style three light briolette lamp, adjustable tin shade, swan neck supports
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Antique French Tardy a Cie, Suc de Labolle gilt bronze figural clock with glass dome
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Antique Andre Delatte (Nancy) mottled orange glass tall slender bottle vase, signed to side, 76.5 cm high
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French figural bronze clock, no key, has pendulum
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Rare autograph book compiled by Harold Fuhrmann (b.1900-1958/59) the head waiter of the prestigious Savoy Hotel, London to include the signatures of Walt Disney, Victor Mature, Ernest Hemingway, Stanley Matthews, Henry cotton, Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier, Gary Cooper, Mario Lanza, Dana Andrews, Deborah Kerr, Gracie Fields, Alan Ladd, Wickham Steed, Peggy Cummins, Greer Garson, Elizabeth Taylor, James Mason, Joan Crawford, Orson Wells, Judy Garland, Dannie Kaye, Jane Russell, Gregory Peck, Michael Todd,…
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Collection of Cricketers signatures from 1914, to include the great Jack Hobbs
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