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European and Australian Decorative Arts, Fine Furniture — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:181
Sale Title:European and Australian Decorative Arts, Fine FurnitureLots with images:168
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:85
Date:23-Nov-2008
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Large Moorcroft 'Pomegranate' pattern vase of baluster shape with a mottled blue ground, impressed factory marks and a blue painted signature
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A Royal Doulton Titanian Ware vase signed H. Allen titled 'Tawny Owl' circa 1920, ovoid painted with an owl perched on a leafy branch against a blue sky painted signature title and 3.243 black factory mark and Titanian. Height 15.5 cm .
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A Moorcroft Persian Pattern Vase Circa 1918 Baluster painted with floral panels on a powder blue ground impressed factory marks and painted signature 23 cm high.
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Moorcroft 'Pomegranate' pattern vase of baluster shape with a rope twist border, a mottled blue ground, impressed factory marks, a blue painted signature and a part 'Royal Warrant' label
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A Royal Doulton Chang Ware Bowl Designed by Charles Noke and Harry Nixon Circa 1925 Compressed cylindrical of organic form with a multi coloured glaze on a cream ground signed Royal Doulton Chang Noke with Harry Nixon's monogram 13 cm diameter.
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A Carlton Ware Vase And Cover Circa 1930 Hexagonal with gilt floral decorated panels on a matt ground printed factory mark 30 cm high.
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A Moorcroft pomegranate pattern vase, circa 1925, flared cylindrical with a continuous pattern of pomegranates on a blue ground impressed factory marks green painted signature. Height 26 cm.
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A Clarice Cliff Sliced fruit pattern Odilon shape tea pot, circa 1930, conical painted with orange brown and yellow stylised fruit black factory mark. Height 12 cm.
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A Carlton Ware Vase And Cover Signed H. Wain circa 1910 Hexagonal with floral painted roundels and all over gilt foliate decoration on a royal blue ground printed Crown and Swallow factory mark 27 cm high.
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A Carlton Ware Vase And Cover Circa 1916 Hexagonal painted with floral panels and all over gilt and enamel floral decoration on a cream ground printed Crown and Swallow mark 27 cm high.
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Moorcroft flambe 'Fruit and Leaves' pattern vase of baluster shape with a blue and green ground, an impressed and painted signature, and factory marks
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Ray Rogers, (born 1935) New Zealand, an ovoid earthenware vase, with an incised inner rim in mottled colours of black grey tan and cream inscribed signature to base 45 cm high.
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Peter Walsh (born 1958) British A hand blown and etched glass vase signed Peter Walsh 70 cm high.
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A Galle cameo glass vase flared cylindrical cameo cut with purple irises overlaid in brown on a pale green ground cameo cut signature and partial retail label. Height 24 cm.
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A Daum glass model of a car, moulded in clear and frosted glass as a vintage car inscribed mark Daum France 43 cm long.
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A Pair Of Crystal Lalique Figural Bookends Each modelled as a kneeling nude female on a naturalistic ground wheel-cut Lalique France 22 cm high.
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Crystal Lalique Bacchantes, tapering cylindrical moulded vase decoraqted with wheel cut dancing nymphs, this model was introduced in 1927
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A Daum glass model of a boat, moulded in clear and frosted glass as a powerboat raised on a separate cresting wave in blue frosted glass each piece inscribed Daum France the boat 39 cm long.
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A Pair Of Pierre Paulin Abcd Chairs Designed for Artifort model first introduced 1968 Upholstered in green stretch fabric over flowing fibreglass shell castors.
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A Pair Of Pierre Paulin F598 Chairs Designed for Artifort model first introduced 1973 Upholstered in black stretch fabric over an organic tubular steel frame on aluminium slides.
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Marguerite Mahood, (1901-1989), Victoria, titled 'The Intruder', a pierced earthenware dish with an applied lizard and incised scrollwork in colours of blue and green on a cream ground incised signature title and N1716 12 cm diameter.
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Merric Boyd (1888-1950) waisted cylindrical earthenware jug with applied apples and leaves, a branch handle, a mottled blue ground, an incised signature and dated 1944
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Merric Boyd (1888-1950) conical earthenware bottle titled 'Australian Gum Tree Eucalyptus', with a carved and modelled exterior, entwined tree branches, a dappled mauve and blue ground, and an incised signature and title, dated 1939
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William Ricketts (1899-1993), Victoria, circa 1944, a glazed earthenware plaque modelled with the face of an Indigenous Australian child the reverse inscribed ‘To Bunny with happiest remembrances of your day at mount Dandenong Sanctuary 30.6.1944' incised signature Wm. Ricketts. Width 20 cm.
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Merric Boyd (1888-1950) waisted cylindrical earthenware vase, the body modelled with windswept trees, a mottled green and blue ground and an incised signature and date '1948'
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Marguerite Mahood (1901-1989) waisted ovoid earthenware vase with an applied lizard in colours of green yellow and navy, a cream ground, and an incised monogram signature and numbered 'B418', made in Victoria
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Klytie Pate, (born 1912) Victoria, a pierced earthenware night light in mottled green tones incised Klytie Pate 9.5 cm high.
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Klytie Pate, (born 1912) Victoria, a waisted circular earthenware bowl the exterior with stylised incised decoration on a pale green ground mauve interior incised signature 25 cm diameter.
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Milton Moon, (born 1926) South Australia, a large globular earthenware jardiniere with a brown matt glaze and an internal speckled olive green glaze incised signature 43 cm diameter.
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Colin Levy, hexagonal tapering with a slender fluted neck earthenware vase, rust and cream coloured glaze incised makers mark 81 cm high.
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William Ricketts (1899 - 1993) Victoria circa 1955 An earthenware wall plaque modelled as the face of an Indigenous Australian spirit child emerging from a swirling background 35 cm high. Provenance: the plaque was bequeathed to the current owner from the estate of the late John Hetherington. John Hetherington (1907 - 1974) was a prominent journalist war correspondent columnist and author in Melbourne.
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Marguerite Mahood, (1901-1989), Victoria, a small pierced earthenware dish the reticulated body decorated with a continuous stylised border green interior incised signature and N1633 8.5 cm diameter.
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Marguerite Mahood, (1901-1989) Victoria, various dates, a collection of earthenware articles dates ranging from 1934-1946 comprising a shallow dish painted with native Australian flowers incised signature and P2085; a small cylindrical pot inscribed with fish motifs incised monogram and D720; and a small dish incised with a stylised foliate motif incised monogram and P2047 the largest dish 23.5 cm diameter.
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Small earthenware lidded pot moulded with a design of overlapping sunflowers on a maroon ground underglaze, signed by Marguerite Mahood (1901-1989) and incised 'N1572'
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Marguerite Mahood, (1901-1989), Victoria, a pierced earthenware dish the reticulated body decorated with a continuous stylised foliate border incised signature and P2219 10 cm diameter.
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Merric Boyd (1888-1950) Victoria circa 1935 A compressed cylindrical earthenware two handled vase painted and incised with an Australian landscape scene the handles modelled as arching tree trunks on a cream ground with a green interior incised signature and title 'Ti Tree ... ( and indistinct)' 24 cm wide across the handles.
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William Ricketts (1899-1993) Victoria An earthenware figure group modelled as an Indigenous Australian male crouching beside a possum on a naturalistic base incised signature and Mt Dandenong 12 cm long.
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Mel-Rose Ware, Victoria, an earthenware two handled jardiniere the oval body moulded with possums perched on a leafy Eucalyptus branch black factory stamp 35 cm wide across the handles.
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Marguerite Mahood, (1901-1989), Victoria, a shallow circular pierced earthenware dish with an applied lizard in tones of green on a cream ground incised signature and O1992 11.5 cm at widest point.
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Marguerite Mahood (1901-1989) earthenware figurine of a woman wearing a pale blue dress with green highlights, an incised signature 'P' and an indistinct model number
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Merric Boyd (1888-1950) and Doris Boyd (1889-1960) fine earthenware vase of lobed cylindrical form with the branches of a windswept tree moulded to the rim, a pale green ground, the interior with a streaked drip glaze and incised 'Merric Boyd, Colour by Doris Boyd 1933' on an applied leaf medallion
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Merric Boyd (1888-1950) Victoria dated 1939 A small earthenware vase painted with an Australian landscape scene beneath a scalloped rim incised signature and date 7 cm high.
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Marguerite Mahood, (1901-1989), Victoria, a compressed cylindrical earthenware lidded pot with incised scrolling decoration in a brown and green lustre drip glaze incised monogram and B338 13 cm high.
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William Ricketts (1899-1993), Victoria, an earthenware figural group moulded with the faces of three Indigenous Australian children impressed facsimile signature and inscription ‘Out of the rocks they come spirits from the eternal sun'. Height 9 cm .
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Marguerite Mahood (1901-1989) earthenware figurine of a woman wearing a red dress with floral highlights, marked with an incised signature and 'P2237'
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Klytie Pate (born 1912) Victoria A circular earthenware bowl in colours of pale green with a pink interior incised signature (chip to rim) 25.5 cm diameter.
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Klytie Pate (born 1912) Victoria A slender baluster earthenware vase in colours of mottled turquoise and mauve incised signature (glaze chip to base) 23 cm high.
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Klytie Pate, (born 1912) Victoria, An ovoid earthenware vase, in colours of mottled green and yellow with a slender neck incised signature 20 cm high.
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Marguerite Mahood (1901-1989) compressed cylindrical, reticulated earthenware vase, pierced and incised with eucalyptus leaf decorations on a green ground, marked with an incised signature and 'T2448'
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Marguerite Mahood, (1901-1989), Victoria, a pierced earthenware dish modelled with a lizard above incised scroll decoration green on a cream ground incised signature and O1985 11 cm diameter.
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William Ricketts (1899-1993) Victoria unsigned A monumental earthenware figure group the central figure modelled in high relief as a bearded Indigenous Australian elder embracing a group of five spirit children 49 cm high.
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Klytie Pate, (born 1912) Victoria, An ovoid earthenware lamp base pierced and incised with a continuous design of birds in flight in colours of mauve and turquoise incised signature (restored) the base 26 cm high.
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Marguerite Mahood (1901-1989) Victoria circa 1944 A small pierced earthenware dish the reticulated body decorated with a continuous stylised design incised signature and N1610 7.5 cm diameter.
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Klytie Pate (born 1912) Victoria A slender ovoid earthenware lamp base incised with reptilian motifs mauve and turquoise ground incised signature (restoration) the base 24 cm high.
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Marguerite Mahood (1901-1989) Victoria circa 1936 A small pierced earthenware dish the reticulated body decorated with a continuous stylised pattern yellow interior incised signature monogram and F1378 8 cm diameter.
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Guy Boyd (1923 - 1988) Beyond a cast bronze figural sculpture ed. 7/8. Height 25 cm.
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Robert Prenzel (1866-1941) Signed R. Prenzel dated 1919 A rare finely carved Eucalypt faunal panel showing a koala perched in a gum tree amongst leafy branches and gum nuts within a rectangular frame inscribed signature and date the panel 43 x 35 cm. Note: The koala is one of the rarest faunal motifs in Prenzel's work. A similar panel to the piece offered here featured on the front cover of Leonard Joel's inaugural Australiana auction on October 17 1988.
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Robert Prenzel (1866-1941) Stamped and impressed R. Prenzel circa 1905 A pine stool relief carved in the Art Nouveau style with flowering lilies on a stippled ground the seat carved with the initials Atp in monogram the cross stretcher with the impressed stamp R. Prenzel the underside of the seat stamped European Labour Only Robt. Prenzel City Road South Melbourne 53 x 61 x 35 cm. History: this stool together with the following mirror was presented to current owner's step grandmother as a wedding present…
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An Australian Carved Pine Mirror Attributed to Robert Prenzel circa 1905 The shaped bevelled rectangular plate within a surround finely relief carved with lilies in bloom on a stippled ground unsigned 65 x 82 cm at the widest point. History: see lot 257.
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A 19th century Huon Pine Dressing Table The rectangular plate raised on shaped supports above a central compartment flanked by two small drawers the lower section with a further three drawers raised on tapering legs castors 107 x 172 x 52 cm.
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Large 19th century cedar breakfront secretaire bookcase with an ogee cornice, four arched, glazed upper doors, pilasters, a projecting lower section, a central secretaire drawer opening to a fitted interior, two further frieze drawers, four panelled lower doors and a plinth base
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An Australian Cedar Library Table The rounded rectangular top above a band apron with a single drawer at one end raised on turned legs 180 x 75 x 75 cm.
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19th century huon pine dressing table with a rectangular plate mirror, a shaped surround, two pedestals, an arrangement of four small drawers and five larger drawers to each pedestal, and a shaped plinth base
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A Sol Shapiro Red Cedar Coffee Table Circa 1965 The curved glass top raised on stylised supports and cross stretchers carved as entwined branches 149 x 47 x 42 cm. Provenance: private collection Melbourne. Note: this coffee table was commissioned during the mid 1960's as an accompaniment to the dining suite featured here as lot 263 together with a similar coffee table featured in this catalogue as lot 264.
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A Sol Shapiro Red Cedar Dining Suite Circa 1965 Comprising a four door sideboard and dining table with floating glass top and six matching dining chairs the whole suite carved with organic stylised decoration and supports the dining table 220 x 76 x 90 cm; the sideboard 245 x 85 x 58 cm Provenance: private collection Melbourne. Note: this dining suite was commissioned by the vendor in the mid 1960's together with two matching coffee tables (lot 262 and lot 264) and table accessories. The 'B' motifs carved…
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A Sol Shapiro Red Cedar Coffee Table Circa 1965 The rectangular glass top raised on stylised supports and cross stretchers carved as entwined branches 130 x 45 x 41 cm. Provenance: private collection Melbourne. Note: this coffee table was commissioned during the mid 1960's as an accompaniment to the dining suite featured here as lot 263 together with a similar coffee table featured in this catalogue as lot 262.
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Unmarked Grant Featherston R160 armchair with a contoured wing back of moulded ply, its original buttoned orange upholstery, out swept hardwood legs, a matching ottoman and the original purchase receipt from 'Peter Bray, 435 Bourke St, Melbourne'
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A Pair Of George III sterling silver Waiter's Trays Maker's mark Peter Anne and William Bateman London 1800 Circular each with a reeded border and a flat-chased floral and foliate rim raised on scroll supports 668 grs. total weight of silver 20 cm diameter.
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Two Continental silver cow creamers, each realistically modelled with hinged cover and insect finial, hallmarked
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A George II sterling silver Coffee Pot Maker's mark Ayme Videau London 1733 Tapered cylindrical with moulded rim and base band domed cover with bell-shaped finial and swan neck spout scrolling fruitwood handle 402 grs. total weight 15.5 cm high.
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A George IV sterling silver Salver Maker's mark Robert Hennell London 1821 Circular with a foliate and shell cast border and central armorial crest raised on scroll supports 500 grs. total weight of silver 20 cm diameter.
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A Victorian Sheffield Plate Centrepiece The central standard cast with mermaids and foliage emanating three scrolling branches centred by a pierced basket housing a cut crystal bowl raised on a pierced tripartite base 66.5 cm total height.
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A Pair Of George II sterling silver Candlesticks Maker's mark John Cafe London 1751 Each with a knopped and waisted standard raised on a shaped base 912grs. total weight of silver 22 cm high.
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A Harlequin Suite Of George III sterling silver Flatware Various makers including William Bateman London A part setting for eight comprising eight each table spoons dessert spoons tea spoons dinner forks and dessert forks all of various makers 1752 grs. total weight of silver. (40)
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A pair of George III sterling silver entree dishes maker's mark John Edwards London 1804 rectangular each with a gadrooned border and acanthus leaf moulded handle 3584 grs. Total weight of silver. Width 30.5 cm.
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A Victorian sterling silver Tea And Coffee Service Maker's mark Elkington & Co. Birmingham 1856 Comprising a creamer a sugar vessel a teapot and a coffee pot each of baluster form with chased floral decoration and scroll handles raised on a circular foot 2236 grs. total weight the coffee pot 22 cm high.
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A George III sterling silver Coffee Pot Maker's mark possibly Thomas Ollivant London 1792 The vasiform body flanked by a fruitwood loop handle and a leaf moulded spout the domed cover with an ovoid finial raised on a stepped foot 810 grs. total weight of silver 33.5 cm high.
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A pair of George I Britannia standard cast candlesticks maker's mark David green London 1722, each with a knopped and waisted standard raised on a square faceted base with a monogram 706 grs. Total weight of silver. Height 17 cm.
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A Fine Silver Plate Centre Piece 20th century The openwork central section finely cast with acanthus leaf roundels and gryphon motifs surmounted by a shallow circular bowl the whole raised on a stepped circular foot 52.5 cm high.
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A set of four George III sterling silver soup plates maker's mark W. M Sharp London 1819, each with a serpentine rope twist rim and an engraved armorial crest 2715 grs. Total weight of silver. Width 24.5 cm.
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A William IV sterling silver Lidded Brandy Warmer Maker's mark William Stroud London 1825 Compressed globular with an ebonized handle 166 grs. total weight.
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A Pair Of George II sterling silver Hanoverian Pattern Table Spoons Maker's mark Jse. Mcfarlan London 1739 Each with a rat tail and engraved monogram 142 grs. total weight of silver.
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A Pair Of George II sterling silver Candlesticks Maker's mark John Cafe London 1749 Each with a knopped and waisted standard raised on a shaped base with armorial crest 1160grs. total weight of silver 21 cm high.
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A pair of Continental silver Judaica candle holders, each having a slender vasiform stem with engraved foliate decoration flanked by angular handles raised on a circular base with eagle supports. Height 42 cm.
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A 19th Century Boulle Desk Standish Rectangular with two concave pen trays the acanthus moulded brass handle flanked by two crystal pots with a further central compartment above a single frieze drawer decorated with foliate cut brass inlaid panels raised on brass lion's paw feet 36 cm wide.
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A 19th century pine document box, the hinged rectangular lid opening to an interior fitted with two small drawers and an open storage compartment 36.5 x 21 x 24.5 cm. Note: accompanied by two hand written pieces of paper attached to the underside of the lid, the lower sheet is dated 1811, the top sheet is inscribed 'This Box Is Made of a Part of the Victory's Foremast Which Ship Was Commanded by the Gallant Lord Nelson, the Said Mast Received Twenty Seven Shot (Sic) in the Undermentioned Sizes at the…
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A Russian icon of the Virgin and Child, depicting the mother and child within a gilt metal oklad applied with cloisonne enamel halos and spandrels housed in an oak presentation box 22 x 15 cm.
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Pietra dure inlaid brass, multi-frame picture stand with three fine oval fuchsia, morning glory decorated panels which open to seven framed photographs mounted on an engraved brass stand
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A Georgian Miniature On Ivory Attributed to Andrew Pilmer 18th/19th century The hand painted portrait depicting a lady mounted in a 15ct rose gold frame having a glazed section to the reverse with plaited hair in a blue enamel surround 7.5 cm high.
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A Horn Powder-Flask Engraved with foliage birds and a female figure 40 cm long.
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A Classically Styled Figural Spelter Lamp Stand The classical semi-draped female raised on a scroll floral swag and mask head plinth base paw feet 133 cm high.
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A 19th century Alabaster Torchere The floral banded urn flanked by foliate pierced terminals raised on a twist turned pedestal 182 cm high.
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A Pair Of 19th century Gilt Metal Candelabra Each with a scrolling floriate and foliate standard emanating four branches terminating in sconces and drip pans centred by a further sconce 50 cm high.
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An Italian Maiolica Charger Late 19th century Circular painted with nymphs and putti reserved on a cream border with foliate decoration 45 cm diameter.
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A framed Wedgwood Jasperware panel rectangular the classically decorated panel depicting the legend of Achilles 43.5 x 14.5 cm.
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A Pair of Moore Brothers Porcelain Figural Comports Circa 1880 Each centred by a leaf moulded bowl supported at either end by a cherub with applied cactus leaves and buds raised on a naturalistic oval base impressed factory marks 27 cm wide.
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A Moore Brothers porcelain Banquet lamp, circa 1880, the ovoid font applied in high relief with floral and foliate decoration raised on a conforming standard with a scroll base polychrome and gilt highlights printed mark and registration number. Height 65 cm.
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A Royal Worcester Porcelain Figural Candelabra Circa 1890 The three sconce candelabra modelled in the form of a tree a girl boy and a pug dog seated at the base green factory mark and incised marks 29 cm high.
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A Royal Worcester porcelain plaque signed John Stinton circa 1912, oval depicting highland cattle in a mountain scene within a gilt wood frame puce factory mark. Width 25 cm.
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Wedgwood black basalt Jasperware 'Portland' vase, of baluster shape, with a flared rim, handles and a continuous classical relief frieze decoration
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