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Fine Decorative Arts & Jewellery — Sotheby's

Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:435
Sale Title:Fine Decorative Arts & JewelleryLots with images:422
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:314
Date:26-May-2009
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A fourteen carat gold cigarette case 136gms, 10 long decorated with bands of scrolling acanthus leaves and central band of foliate and leaf motifs
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An Austrian Order Of The Iron Crown, Late 19th/Early 20th century 80 mm high the 18ct gold Grand Cross with original tasseled sash
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A George III Silver Entree Dish And Cover, Thomas Robins, London, 1814 2791gms, 21 cm high, 33 cm wide the domed cover with acanthus handle and Campbell coat of arms, marked to base and cover
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A pair of Victorian silver gilt salts and a Victorian silver salver weight salts 422gms, salver 624gms, salts 11 cm diameter, salver 25 cm diameter the shell shaped salts on acanthus pierced leaf base, London date indistinct with maker's mark Daniel Houle and Charles Houle together with
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A pair of Sheffield plate wine coolers, early 19th century. Height 28 cm each of classical form with grape and leaf applied decoration to the rim and handles, on a circular base Sotheby's Melbourne, 27th and 28th May 2008, lot 375
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A set of four Georgian style sterling silver candlesticks, London 1970 marker's marks Indistinct. Height 21 cm raised on a circular base and shaped ring turned stem, weighted bases
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A collection of Irish and English bright cut silver flatware, George III and later approximate weight 3537gms various maker's marks and dates comprising 12 large serving spoons John Alwinckle and Thomas Slater, London 1889; 12 dessert spoons John Alwinckle, Thomas Slater and George Adams, London 1851 and 1889; 12 dessert spoons including Samuel Neville and Jas Scott, Dublin 1820; 12 large forks including John Alwinckle and Thomas Slater, London 1889; 12 entree forks F. Higgins London 1923, 11 large…
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A Large Silver Punch Bowl, Edward Barnard And Sons, London, 1909 bowl approximately 6400gms, 62 cm wide the lower bowl with applied mask heads amongst grapes and vines alternating with floral swags suspended from ribbed band, the lip and neck similar, double scroll acanthus leaf capped handles, the stepped foot chased with acanthus leaves on matt ground and a rosette border together with
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A Large Victorian Parcel-Gilt Ewer, Robert Garrard, London, 1868 approximately 3373gms, 46 cm high of helmet form, an applied mask head below the spout and above a vacant cartouche, the lower body applied with a band of portrait medallions on tapering pedestals, raised on stepped circular base chased with scrolls, swags and flowers, mask head scroll handle Purchased from Garrards, London by present owner in 1974
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A Victorian silver rose bowl, Harry Atkin, Sheffield, 1898 approximate weight 1450gms. Length 38 cm the oval body embossed with fluting, scrolls, flowers and foliage, vacant cartouche and leaf capped handles
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A Pair Of Porcelain Jardinieres, Probably Minton, Circa 1870 in the cloisonne style after the designs by Christopher Dresser, decorated with flowers and Asian symbols with gilt highlights For similar examples refer Whiteway, M. (ed.), Christopher Dresser 1834 -1904: A Design Revolution
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A collection of ten green Wedgwood entree plates and a collection of nine Wedgwood style entree plates, 20th century 20 cm and 22 cm diameter quantity:
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A Meissen style porcelain novelty clock, late 19th/early 20th century. Height 36 cm modelled as an oriental gentleman perched on a corn flower blue cushion, centered with a timepiece and moveable hands, tongue and head
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A pair of facetted glass gilt mounted column table lamps, each with a metal Corinthian capital, mounted on square stepped glass plinth
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Two French Napoleon III boulle inlaid tea caddies, 19th century 23 cm and. Length 25 cm the serpentine top and front with brass inlaid foliate motifs, the sides and back ebonised, each with fitted interiors
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An Italian micro mosaic plaque, 19th century. Height 28 cm. Width 26 cm (including frame) the shaped ebonized frame, centered with an oval mosaic plaque decorated with a domestic rural scene
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A Pair Of Large Sevres Style Vases, 19th century 52 cm high each of baluster form painted and gilt with butterflies and flowers on a white ground
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A Pair Of Sevres Style Porcelain Vases, Late 19th century 63 cm high each with a domed cover and vase shaped body painted with central reserves of children frollicking in landscape, the bleu de roi
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A pair of French porcelain and ormolu urns with marble pedestals, 19th century the urns. Height 79 cm, the pedestals. Height 110 cm each bleu de roi
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An Italian bronze figure of Apollo, 19th century, signed A. Mefsina, Roma. Height 48 cm
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A Pair Of Tall Glass And Gilt Metal Column Lamp Bases 50 cm high (base only) each with a Corinthian capital detail on a stepped square plinth base
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A Pair Of Bluejohn And Ormolu cassolettes 90 cm approximately (including shade) each of baluster form with applied ormolu mounts supported on three paw feet, on a tripartite base, cream shades
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James Arthur O'Connor, fishing in an Irish Stream At Sunset, 24.2 x 34.3 cm, signed and dated J.A O'Connor 1832
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Circle of George Henry Harlow, (1787 - 1819), portrait of a lady, 94 x 77 cm, oil on canvas
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Henry J. Fleuss (1811 -) His Royal Highness Edward Albert, Prince of Wales Reviewing the Troops, Dublin, 10th May, 1865 56 by 47.5 cm, signed and dated H Fleuss Maybury family of Glenderry; by descent to the present owner Queen Victoria having remained in seclusion following the death of Prince Albert in December 1861, the role of the Prince of Wales (Edward Albert, later King Edward VII) as representative of the Crown was significantly enhanced, and in May 1865 the Prince made an official state Visit to…
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Ellis Rowan, 1848-1922 Prenauther Alba 52 x 37 cm, signed Ellis Rowan
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Follower Of William Shayer Beach Scene Together With Norwich School Highland Landscape 25 cm by 18 cm and 29 cm by22 cm oil on panel
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John Frederick Herring Jnr Farmyard Scene 33.2 by 48.6 cm signed J.F Herring Private Collection, Melbourne
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John Frederick Herring Jnr Farmyard Scene 34.5 by 49.5 cm signed J.F Herring Private Collection, Melbourne
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A group of three Thanka, China-Tibet, 20th century 58 x 40 cm, 70 x 49 cm, 85 x 50 cm,105 x 52.5 cm respectively each painted in colours on paper, one depicting Manjushri as the central figure seated on a lotus throne flanked by peony flowers, three character inscription in red verso, kesi and brocade mounts, silk cover; the second depicting Mahakala with Consort on a lotus base backed with flames, a Dakini dancing on a lotus base beneath, inscription in black verso, brocade mounts, silk cover; the third…
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Paul Jacoulet, 1896-1960 Woodblock Print Souvenirs D'Autrefois. Japan Dated 1941 33 cm by 43 cm Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960) is best known for his striking portraits of the natives of Asia and the South Seas. He designed over 160 woodblock prints and oversaw their production in his workshop. Following in the collaborative tradition of ukiyo-e
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A gilt bronze figure of Buddha, Tibet, 18th /early 19th century 15.5 cm seated in dhyanasana
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A bronze Pala revival figure of Padmapani, Tibet, 18th century 24.7 cm and 19 cm respectively standing in sinuous tribhanga
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A Group Of Seven Silver And Copper Repousse Shrines And A Teapot, Tibet,19th/20th Century the shrines 19 cm to 6 cm; the winepot 30 cm wide comprising an amulet shrine, the front with relief decoration of the Buddhas of the five families, above a figure of Avalokitesvara and protectors of the four directions, spaced among scrolling foliage encircling a central painted Buddha; six similar smaller amulet shrines; and an ovoid teapot, repousse in copper and gilt with a central Buddha figure below the Eight…
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A Gujarat Timber And Strap Metal Chest On Wheels 51 cm wide, 33 cm deep, 53 cm high
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A Pair Of Indian Brass Vessels 46 cm high of globular form
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Four large Himachal timber bowls, 40 cm high each of cylindrical form with flared neck
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Five Small Himachal Timber Bowls 23 cm high of shaped cylindrical form
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A Large Satsuma Earthenware Vase By Chikusai, Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) 62 cm of ovoid form with flared neck, the sides decorated in colours and gilding, one side with a panel of maidens and other figures in a landscape of lakeside pavilions with blossoming cherry trees and pines, the reverse with a group of women and children with attendants feeding birds in a lakeside setting beneath a blossoming cherry tree, all reserved on the dark blue ground gilt with a phoenix, flowerheads and diaper patterns,…
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A Japanese Porcelain Vase, 20th Century 28 cm high decorated with landscape scenes in tones of silver and blue
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A Japanese Red Lacquer shibayama Covered Vase, Meiji Period 36.5 cm high raised on a wave form pedestal, the domed cover with a shishi
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A Red Lacquer Tea Table, 20th Century 153 cm by 90 cm the red lacquer revealing black areas beneath, the rectangular top above a scalloped frieze supported on four C-scroll legs
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A Gilt Lacquered Wood Figure Of Buddha, Thailand, Rattanakosin Period 67 cm carved in Ayuthya style, standing wearing long robes, the left arm lowered at the side, the right hand now missing, the head with half closed eyes and long pendulous ear lobes, the hair curled over the ushnisha
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An ivory figure of Vajradhara, Qing Dynasty, 39 cm finely carved wearing long flowing robes and bodhisattva
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A Painted Wood Figure Of Avalokitesvara, Late Qing Dynasty 148 cm high the deity seated in rajalilasana
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A Pair Of Giltwood Figural Panels, Late Qing Dynasty each 56 cm by 42 cm each representing an historical drama, with viewers in balconies above, carved in high relief, the lanterns with inscription
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A carved wood figural panel, late Qing dynasty, 105 cm by 60 cm, depicting an animated scene of various figures set against a background of doorways and balconies, carved in high relief, traces of coloured pigments, an inscription over a doorway
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A twelve-panel coromandel screen, late Qing Dynasty, the incised, carved and polychromed black lacquered panels depicting birds, flowering plants among rockwork and trees in a continuous garden setting, each panel 270 cm by 50 cm
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A 'Baitong'-mounted carved 'Huanghuali' seal chest (Guanpixiang) Qing Dynasty, 18th century. Width 41 cm. Depth 28 cm. Height 38 cm the rectangular case with hinged lift-lid cover carved at the front with a panel of sinuous dragons amid scrolling tendrils above a well carved pair of panelled doors each with a central cartouche containing a dragon above crested waves, the base with a pair of striding dragons confronted on openwork scrolls, the doors opening to reveal an upper compartment over four short and…
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A 'Huanghuali' 'Kang' table (Kangzhuo) early Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th century. Width 73.2 cm. Depth 45 cm. Height 27 cm
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A pair of 'Huanghuali' horseshoe-back armchairs Quanyi Qing Dynasty, 19th century each of characteristic form, the curving toprail continuing to the armrests with curled back ends, above the rectangular seat, the gently curved back splat carved in low relief with a panel depicting a dignitary and attendant, below another of a bat among cloud scrolls, the front apron above footrest and stretchers
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A pair of 'Famille-rose' Mandarin palette meat dishes Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period 44.5 cm each of chamfered rectangular form, painted on the interior with a panel depicting maidens beside a scholar's table in a garden pavilion overlooking a lake, the broad everted rim with vignette and diaper border, fitted boxes
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Four Impressive White-Glazed Bowls, 19th/20th century 50 cm diameter each with steeply rounded sides and lipped rim supported on a straight footrim
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A Pair Of Large White-Glazed Vases, 19th/20th Century 45 cm high each of baluster form surmounted by a wide cylindrical mouth
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A Gold And Diamond Cuff Bracelet designed as a band of textured wire highlighted with randomly-set panels of circular-cut diamonds The pieces exhibited in this Sotheby's catalogue were collected by our mother's parents, Anthony and Mary Hordern. Anthony established Milton Park in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales in 1910 and this was where our mother grew up with her sister Romayne. Our mother married Peter Baillieu, our father, in 1954 when they moved to Echuca. Milton Park was subsequently sold…
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A Pair Of Diamond Earrings each flower head set to the centre with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.60 carats highlighted with pave-set diamond petals
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A gold gem-set chain of twisted rope design interspersed at intervals with animal charms each highlighted with a gem stone
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A sculpture by John Robinson, 'Bonds of friendship', 45 x 25 cm the bronze work is accompanied with a signed reference book Symbolic sculpture, by John Robinson limited edition 1992
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A Pair Of Mahogany Hall Chairs, Circa 1790 each with a carved acanthus leaf motif back, above a shaped seat and base
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A mahogany butler's tray on stand, 19th century 81 cm diameter. Height 60 cm the tray of oval form with hinged panels on a cross stretcher base
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A George III brass bound mahogany peat bucket 27 cm high, 55 cm wide the oval body flanked by solid brass handles
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A four panelled leather hand painted screen, English, 19th century each panel 220 cm high, 55 cm wide each panel decorated with flowers, birds, fruit and butterflies on a dark ground
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A giltwood panelled over mantel mirror, 19th century, elaborately carved and pierced decorated with trailing acanthus leaves and foliate motifs, 161 cm high, 122 cm wide
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A Giltwood Glazed Cabinet On Stand, 19th century And Later 100 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 181 cm high the glazed rectangular cabinet fitted with glass shelving, above an elaborately carved frieze, centered with pierced floriate and leaf motifs, supported with scalework and acanthus carved cabriole legs
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A Mahogany Swivel Chair the central splat with foliate motif marquetry decoration above shaped seat on four curved legs
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A George III mahogany brass bound cellaret on stand, circa 1790, 40 cm diameter. Height 73 cm the circular cellaret on stand supported on shaped legs
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A Georgian Mahogany Settee 156 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 98 cm high the shaped crest rail centered with a flowerhead motif above dual vase shaped splats and carved arm rests, terminating in carved lion masks, carved frieze and claw and ball feet
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A mahogany Chippendale style carver, 19th century the shaped crest rail with central pierced splat over a serpentine seat raised on reeded front legs; plaque to the underside of the seat printed 'Frank Partridge 26 Kings Street, St James and New York '
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A mahogany breakfront serving table, 19th century and a pair of mahogany pedestals, 19th century the table. Width 168 cm. Depth 66 cm. Height 80 cm. The pedestals. Width 48 cm. Depth 70 cm. Height 106 cm the breakfront top above a finely carved frieze, with a central drawer, supported by tapering legs with applied flowerhead terminals and trailing harebells on square block feet, together with
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A Pair Of Mahogany Salon Chairs And A Mahogany Long Stool the stool 114 cm long each chair with open splat back above upholstered seat, together with
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A giltwood and gesso oval mirror, 19th century. Height 97 cm. Width 120 cm the oval plate, surmounted with central ribbon scrolls within the fluted frame
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Two George III mahogany torchere, 19th century. Height 106 cm each with a circular top raised on a turned standard and tripod base with claw and ball feet
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A fine marquetry chest of drawers, late 18th century, the rectangular top centred with an oval panel depicting two small birds on a ground of peonies, roses and foliage, above two short drawers and three graduated long drawers, on inlaid bracket feet, 95 cm wide, 59 cm deep, 94 cm high
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A George III style mahogany cabinet on stand, late 19th or early 20th century, the cabinet with two carved doors opening to reveal an arrangement of drawers, above a carved frieze raised on claw and ball feet, probably retailed by Anthony Hordern of Sydney. Width 106 cm. Depth 54 cm. Height 130 cm
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A Cast Iron Hall Stand, Late 19th century 87 cm wide, 224 cm high with small central oval mirror above a marble top and central drawer on a shaped rectangular base
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A mahogany wall mirror, 19th century. The plate surmounted by a central eagle with a pierced frame with acanthus and C scroll foliage. Height 170 cm. Width 80 cm
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A George III mahogany circular fold over wine table, of elegant proportion, the fold over top opening to reveal a cavity, above a band frieze on tapered, slender legs and compressed bun feet. Width 54 cm. Depth 26 cm (closed). Height 71 cm
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A mahogany Chippendale style mirror, 19th century the rectangular plate, centered with century scrolling and acanthus leaf cresting on a pierced ground, above an applied foliate and shell carved frieze and shaped frame, 140 cm high, 61 cm wide
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An Impressive Regency Mahogany Serving Table, 19th century 158 cm wide, 74 cm 90 cm high the rectangular top with finely carved ribbon and flowerhead motif border, above a frieze with a central drawer and two deep drawers one with secret compartment, all with applied swags and laurel leaf decoration, supported on six acanthus carved legs
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A George III provincial mahogany side chair the serpentine crest rail above a pierced back and solid seat, on pierced legs and central stretcher
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A mahogany Chippendale style side chair, 19th century the shaped and carved crest rail, above a pierced splat and upholstered seat on blind fret work front legs
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An English mahogany brass bound cellaret on stand, early 19th century, the hinged oval top with metal liner supported on four tapered legs, 63 cm diameter, 66 cm high
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A bronze figural table lamp depicting a small boar resting on a tree stump
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A Faux Tortoiseshell And Chinoiserie Bracket Clock, English, Circa 1870 triple fusee movement, anchor escapement, quarter on eight bells, hour gong strike, 18.5 cm dial with matted centre, Roman numerals, silent/strike and tune selection subsidiary dials within floral and shell spandrels, fully engraved back panel, side pierced brass frets, side carrying handles, faux tortoiseshell and chinoiserie case, all four corners applied with female bust and trailing flowers, inverted bell top case decorated with…
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A Chinoiserie long case clock, English, Joshua Hutchin, London, 8-day bell strike movement, inside count wheel strike, matted dial with floral engraving, mask and foliate spandrels, Roman numerals, date aperture, subsidiary seconds dial, glass sides, Chinoiserie case, rectangular trunk door inset with a lenticle, caddy top, tapered pilasters, stepped base plinth
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A George III Mahogany Cabinet On Stand, 19th century 175 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 153 cm high the shaped pediment above four glazed cupboard doors above the elegantly carved stand with applied foliate motif on pierced supports
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A Victorian rosewood sewing table, the octagonal top opening to a fitted work compartment on shaped pedestal and carved tripod base. Width 46 cm. Depth 46 cm, 69 cm hgh
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A George III mahogany games table. The rectangular fold over top, egg and dart motif edge, above gothic style blind fretting to the frieze and supported on tapered square legs. Width 81 cm. Depth 39 cm (closed). Height 71 cm
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A rare cocuswood side table, late 17th/18th century, the rectangular oyster cocuswood veneered top, above a frieze with a central slim drawer on turned legs and a shaped stretcher with spiral twist legs, 92 cm wide, 65 cm deep, 74 cm high. Cocuswood, sometimes called Jamaican ebony, was exported from Jamaica in large quantities from the 1660's onwards it was typically used, as in this lot, for oyster veneering, and with falling prices for basic commodities it had become a cheaper option for veneering. Adam…
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A marquetry centre table, possibly Dutch, 19th century elaborately inlaid with flowers and acanthus leaves, above a central drawer on shaped legs and cross stretcher, 125 cm wide, 68 cm deep, 78 cm high
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A flame mahogany chest on chest, late 18th century, the key pattern motif pediment with blind fret work above an arrangement of two short drawers and six long drawers on shaped bracket feet. Width 120 cm. Depth 52 cm. Height 171 cm
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An Unusual George III Mahogany Library Bookcase 260 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 241 cm high the curved upper section with five astragal glazed doors above a conforming base with drawers and sham drawer cupboard doors
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An impressive George III mahogany serving table the rectangular top, above a finely carved frieze raised on square legs with blind fret through out, 188 cm wide, 88 cm deep, 95 cm high
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An unusual Continental marquetry centre table, 19th century 121 cm wide, 66 cm deep, 72 cm high the rectangular top inset with an oval marquetry panel depicting a stylized shell supported on four tapered reeded legs
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A Chinoiserie lacquered cabinet on stand, late 19th/early 20th century, the doors opening to an arrangement of drawers and compartments, above a stand with carved open work, the exterior and interior decorated with exotic oriental motifs. Width 94 cm. Depth 46 cm. Height 155 cm
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A six panel hand painted screen, each panel 199 cm high, 45 cm wide each panel decorated with cartouches of small animals, birds, flowers and oriental figures in a landscape on a mottled yellow ground
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A Collection Of Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain 18 cm to 27 cm diameter comprising a pair of circular pierced bowls, an oval shaped pierced bowl, an oval platter and fourteen pierced plates all with delicate floral decoration in pink, mauve and green tones, all with factory marks to base; together with
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A collection of Royal Worcester porcelain, pink Flamingoes, by Johnson the serving dishes. Width 24 cm comprising six circular plates and two square serving dishes, each decorated with a grey embossed border and centered by pink flamingoes in a landscape
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A Derby Dessert Service, Late 18th/Early 19th century the comport 32 cm across the handles comprising a large comport, eighteen circular entree plates, three circular serving platters and six oval serving platters all decorated with wide maroon scalloped rim gilded borders and central panels of exotic floral blooms
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A Collection Of Six Carved Hardstone Objects the vase 17 cm high, the frog 16 cm long comprising two leaf shaped dishes with snail handles
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