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Fine Decorative Arts & Jewellery — Sotheby's

Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:312
Sale Title:Fine Decorative Arts & JewelleryLots with images:310
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:160
Date:27-Oct-2009
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A mahogany long case clock, English, John Ellicott, London, 8-day movement with deadbeat escapement and rack strike, brass dial, strike/silent in arch, silvered chapter rings, Roman numerals, calendar aperture, subsidiary seconds dial, rococo spandrels, the pagoda hood with concave sided cresting, brass ball and spire finials, glazed sides, well figured rectangular trunk with arched top, fluted pilasters, panelled plinth, bracket feet. Height 240 cm
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A mahogany long case clock, English, 8 day, bell strike with anchor escapement, white painted dial decorated with delicate gold painted scrolls centred by an urn, Roman numerals, calendar dial, subsidary seconds, the case with swan neck cresting and brass finials, fluted pilasters, arched trunk door, plain plinth. Height 221 cm
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A Mahogany Long Case Clock, Jonathan Rowland, Berwick, Movement Circa 1770, Associated Case 8-day movement, bell strike, anchor escapement, engraved silver dial, leaf scroll spandrels, calendar aperture, subsidiary seconds dial and moonface, the later associated case with glazed hood doors to front and sides, swan neck cresting pediment, Corinthian capped fluted columns, the shaped trunk door flanked by reeded pilasters, panelled plinth with splayed bracket feet, the hood and trunk decorated with birds,…
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A Mahogany regulator case the finely figured mahogany veneered arched top case with glazed trunk door, corner frets, plain plinth height 206 cm
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An Ebonised Bracket Clock, English, David Lestourgeon, London, Circa 1700 8-day fusee striking movement with verge escapement, early rack striking system, engraved back plate with large decorated apron, brass dial with silvered chapter and calendar rings, winged cherub head spandrels, strike/silent mechanism, ebonised case with raised caddy originally encircled by frets height 40 cm
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A Mahogany Bracket Clock, Scottish, Circa 1880 double fusee movement, gong strike, foliate engraved silver dial, Roman numerals, rectangular-shaped case with wooden side frets, embellished with elaborately carved clusters of thistles, centred by rampant lion crest, the base decorated with trailing thistles and vacant cartouche, splayed bracket feet height 41.5 cm
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An Ebonised Bracket Clock, English, Bentley And Beck, London, Circa 1815 8-day fusee movement with rack striking and anchor escapement, engraved border on back plate, painted dial, strike/silent subsidiary in arch, ebonised case with brass applique, ball feet height 43 cm
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A Rosewood Bracket Clock, English, Thwaites & Reed, Clerkenwell, Circa 1810 double fusee, strike/silent, painted dial, Roman numerals, the pointed Gothic arched case with lion mask side handles above Gothic brass frets, glazed door, brass stringing and decoration, signed back plate, raised on ball feet height 46 cm
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A satinwood regulator clock, German,/60 weight driven movement, deadbeat escapement, white enamel dial with fine cast bezel, Roman numerals, seconds sweep, rectangular-shaped case with architectural-shaped pediment, glazed side panels length 88 cm
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An Ebonised Oak Drop Dial Clock, English, Circa 1860 single fusee movement, painted dial, Roman numerals, the case surround inlaid with mother-of-pearl foliate panels, side frets height 53 cm
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An Oak Drop Dial Clock, English, Bell, York, Circa 1880 double fusee, gong strike, 28 cm painted dial, Roman numerals, the case with circular dial, surround decorated with a carved oak leaf garland, flanked by carved oak leaf ears, undercurved trunk incorporating door, side doors height 73 cm
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A Mahogany Wheel Barometer, English, J & I Pini & Co, London, Circa 1870 20 cm silvered dial, the shaped case with scroll cresting inset with mercury thermometer height 95 cm
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An Oak Barometer, T. Gaunt, Melbourne, Circa 1880 the concealed tube with angled silvered plates, the oak case with flat-topped moulding, inset with mercury thermometer, shaped cistern cover height 100 cm
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A Nickelled Brass Ideal Codigraph French, Baveaux Freres, St. Nicolas D'Alieremont Seine Inferieure, Serial No 1929 Circa 1910 the rectangular wooden baseboard carrying a brass canister with seven aperture sets arranged in two lines, the upper line of four sets has double letter combinations, all of the apertures have hinged covers, the lower line with three apertures showing numbers, the displays in the apertures are controlled by three knobs at each end, the centre canister may be rotated to be clamped…
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A Blackwood Two Day Marine Chronometer, No. 1880, Retailed By Thomas Gaunt, 14 Gt Bourke Street, Melbourne, Circa 1880 9.5 cm silvered dial, fusee movement with maintaining power Earnshaw's spring, detent escapement with compensation balance and helical hair spring, seconds and up/down dials, the brass bowl gimbel-mounted in a blackwood case with swing handles, bevelled glass lid, signed and dated on mother-of pearl plaque, spring loaded concealed drawer Accompanied by Rating Certificate from Melbourne…
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A Mahogany Two Day Marine Chronometer, No 469, English, Eiffe, London, 48 Lombard Street City And South Crescent, Bedford Square, Circa 1845 9 cm silvered dial, fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw style spring detent escapement with compensating balance and helical spring, set into the potence plate in the manner of Arnold, subsidiary seconds and up/down dials, the brass bowl in a mahogany brass bound three tiered case, swing handles, ivory plaque, signed movement width 16 cm, depth…
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A Diamond And Cultured Pearl Necklace And Earrings STERLE, Paris the necklace designed as a series of round cultured pearls between cross motifs composed of brilliant-cut diamonds, the matching earrings of hoop design length of necklace approximately 38 cm stamped Sterle, Paris and numbered Pierre Sterle (1905-1978) was introduced to the world of jewellery by his uncle. His aptitude for jewellery design lead him to open his own workshop in the rue Sainte Anne where he designed and manufactured jewellery…
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A Turquoise And Gold Ring of bombe design set with turquoises to a gold wirework lattice mount stamped 14 carat gold Together With A sapphire, Ruby And Diamond Ring designed as a cluster of sapphires and ruby flower heads each centring a diamond stamped Al
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A Diamond Brooch, Boucheron, Paris designed as a stylised 'lily of the valley' spray with ribbon tie, diamond -set throughout with early modern brilliant, single and baguette-cut diamonds stamped Boucheron, Paris. Catalogue Note Frederic Boucheron (1830-1902) founded the famous Boucheron boutique in Paris in 1858. His success saw him relocate to the place Vendome 1893. The first royal patronage was established and extended to H.M.Queen Elizabeth II and Reza Shah Phalavi. The firm's reputation for…
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A Diamond And Gold Ring the design set to the centre with a diamond flower head cluster, the petals highlighted with diamonds stamped 18 carat gold
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A Pair Of Elaborately Carved Oak Torcheres, 19th century the pointed arched surmount with seven carved leaf candle holders above curved brackets flanking a tudor rose, on turned blind fretwork support, the base carved with acorns and oak leaves (fitted for electricity) 207 cm high
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A Mahogany Overmantel Mirror, Possibly Irish, 19th century with carved feathered cresting, the rectangular arched plate within a carved scrolling surround of wheat sheaves, pomegranates, flowers and foliage 142 cm high, 96 cm wide. Provenance: Hordern family, Milton Park, Moss Vale, New South Wales Present owner by descent
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An English oak sideboard, 18th century with rectangular plank top, three frieze drawers above a further two centre drawers flanked by cupboards. Width 213 cm. Depth 61 cm. Height 93 cm
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A Kelim rug, 20th century the field with a row of diamond shaped lozenges amidst angular geometric shapes 410 cm by 148 cm
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A Charles II style oak dining table the rectangular parquetry top with draw leaf extensions, on bulbous lobed supports with cross stretchers. Width 180 cm (320 cm extended). Depth 110 cm. Height 76 cm
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Eight Charles II style oak chairs and two carvers upholstered leather seats and the backs incised with armorial and Prince of Wales feathers, metal rosette studs, straight legs and cross stretchers
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An English Carved Oak Court Cupboard, 17th Century the two top shelves each having two drawers to the carved freizes, a linenfold backboard between, on bulbous acanthus leaf and lobed supports 126 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 120 cm high
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A Sevres sleeve vase, Leonard Gebleux, circa 1912, painted with snowflakes falling on birds in a snow capped landscape monogram Lg for Leonard Gebleux dated 1912 stencilled black Rf manufacture Nationale decore a Sevres marks, incised script. Height 31 cm. Catalogue note Leonard Gebleux was employed at Sevres 1883 - 1929 and head of the decorating atelier from 1884-1928
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A Collection Of Miscellaneous Silver And Electroplated Items including a Victorian milk jug, Barnard & Sons, London 1841, four trencher salts, Richard Burbidge, London 1913, silver bowl, Hardy Bros, Birmingham 1908, three silver pedestal salts, Birmingham 1907, four salt spoons and electroplated Hardy Bros waiter, two toast racks, sweetmeat dish, desk receptacle, muffin dish, strainer dish, tray and three small spoons
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A French porcelain and gilt metal clock, late 19th century with metal branches, floral sprays and two 'Blanc de chine' Buddhist lions. Height 35 cm
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A pair of cinnabar lacquer vases, Qing Dynasty, 19th century each of baluster form decorated with figures in landscape panels on a floral and diaper ground, wood stands, fitted for electricity; together with a cylindrical cinnabar lacquer brushpot, carved with sages pursuing scholarly pursuits in a continuous garden, wood rim and base 36 cm and 15 cm respectively
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A Chinese red lacquer low table, 19th/20th century the rectangular top painted with a scene of boys playing in a pavilion garden, above a waisted section, the shaped apron and legs decorated with lotus scrolls and precious objects; together with a nest of three black lacquer Chinoiserie tables low table 97.5 cm long by. Width 42.5 cm by. Height 41 cm, nest of tables 53 cm by 34.5 cm by 60 cm
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A 'Famille-rose' vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th century the rounded sides with a figure standing beside a large iron-red Buddhist lion chained to a post in a garden setting below a sage and attendant with jars of flowers and bats in flight around the wide waisted neck 38.6 cm
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A large 'Pine Forest' rhinoceros horn libation cup, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th century the tapering horn carved with a large pine tree growing from rocky cliffs, the gnarled trunk in pierced relief forming the handle, with branches bearing clusters of needles extending over the sides and rim onto the interior carved with further rock formations, paulownia and other trees scattered across the mountain cliffs, a solitary scholar seated on a rocky ledge overlooking a flowing stream depicted with unusual shallow…
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A 'Longquan' celadon censer, late Ming Dynasty of squat bombe form supported on tripod feet, the sides carved with peony scrolls beneath the translucent blue-green glaze 31 cm diameter
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An impressive blue and white 'Three friends' jar, Wanli mark and period of baluster form, the sides painted in deep cobalt blue with pine, prunus and bamboo rising from the base and with birds in flight among trailing clouds above, all between a band of lappets at the base, and the shoulders with floral panels reserved on a ground of diaper, a foliate scroll around the short wide tapering mouth. Height 41 cm
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Two blue and white jars, Qing Dynasty, 18th century comprising a baluster jar decorated with Buddhist lions among lotus between formal borders; and a ginger jar with panels of boys alernating with lotus scrolls; together with a later blue-ground ginger jar and cover reserved with shaped 'famille verte' panels; and a later blue and white censer with a continuous lakeside scene 26 cm, 19 cm, 22.5 cm, and 18.5 cm respectively
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A Group Of Twelve Blue And White Vessels, 19th/20th Century comprising two baluster shaped vases, wood covers; four ovoid jars, wood covers; four smaller ovoid jars and covers; and two small teapots and covers
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A pair of bronze mounted vases, Qing Dynasty, 19th century the crackle-glazed ovoid body of each set with mask and ring handles picked out in brown on the shoulders, the mouth and pierced base in bronze. Height 22 cm
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A pair of yellow-ground dragon dishes, Guangxu marks and period the incised dragons picked out in green and aubergine; together with a later pair of 'Famille-rose' saucer dishes, the interiors with four phoenix and flowering sprays, Xuantong marks, fitted box 10.7 cm and 19.5 cm respectively. Provenance: The dragon dishes Sotheby's Melbourne, 22nd November 2006, Lot 449
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A massive Canton 'Famille-rose' vase, late 19th century decorated in bright enamels with alternating panels of figures, birds and flowers and precious objects, reserved on the gilt ground, the neck with a pair of Buddhist lions and the shoulders with pairs of dragons, four character Tongzhi mark in iron red on the base, wood stand 108 cm
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A Group Of Works Of Art, 19th/20th century comprising a lapis-lazuli vase and cover, the stone of bright blue tone; an amber group of a luohan and lion; a small bronze censer, Xuande mark; and an oval ivory plaque carved with figures in a palace garden, wood stands 15 cm, 8 cm, 11 cm and 24 cm respectively
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Two Jade Vessels And A Jadeite Figure, Qing Dynasty comprising a white jade vase and cover with loose ring handles and Buddhist lion knop; a pale green jade censer and cover, the sides with lion's head loose ring handles, the cover with ram's heads below the pierced dragon knop; and a green jadeite figure of Guanyin holding a fruiting peach spray and fly whisk, fitted wood stands 20 cm, 15 cm and 26 cm respectively
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A group of four snuff bottles, Qing Dynasty, 19th century comprising two agate bottles, using the brown markings to highlight the carving of figures fishing on one, and two birds on the other; an amethystine quartz bottle with long tailed birds on rocks and flowering prunus boughs; and a rock crystal bottle with a dragon in high relief
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A group of four snuff bottles, Qing Dynasty, 19th century comprising a pale jade bottle with faint russet suffusions; a white jade bottle carved as two persimmon with a bat on a leafy branch; another white jade bottle of squat form; and a realgar glass bottle of flattened ovoid form
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A Chinese Silver And Stone Documentary Presentation Piece, Circa 1900 formed with a brick from the Beijing wall and a stone from Kulo (Mongolia), applied with four silver dragons and surmounted by a small silver figure of a European with bayonet, the silver base plate with a long inscription in Russian and impressed Chinese characters, the figure inscribed with Chinese characters 21 cm Long. Catalogue Note An approximate translation of the Russian inscription translates To Ozby Alfredovich Modi In memory…
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A Small Inscribed Gilt Bronze Stele, Sui Dynasty Or Earlier the central figure of Buddha flanked by two acolytes, the pedestal inscribed at the sides and rear 14 cm
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A Large Lacquered Wood Figure Of Avalokitesvara, Early Qing Dynasty seated in dhyanasana, wearing necklaces and robes falling in long drapes at the front below the folded legs, the head surmounted by an openwork diadem centred with the Amitabha Buddha 123 cm
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Two large Cizhou vases, probably late Ming Dynasty each of ovoid form sketchily painted in brown on the cream ground, pierced and fitted for electricity, black silk shades vases 60 cm, overall 115 cm
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A Pink Silk Manchu Woman's Informal Robe, Changyi, Late Qing Dynasty embroidered in satin stitch with brightly coloured butterflies hovering over scattered orchid sprays, enclosed by a black silk border similarly worked with pairs of orchid plants alternating with butterflies, the sleeves with white ground bands en suite 139 cm long by 115 cm wide. Catalogue Note Compare with a green kesi robe, 19th century, of similar style illustrated by Julie Segraves Qing Dynasty Costumes from the Denver Art Museum,…
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A yellow Kesi robe of state, Chaopao woven predominantly in shades of blue, green, pink, red, and gold with four five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst clouds on the upper part, above the waist band with pairs of confronted dragons, the skirt front and back with nine dragon medallions above a frieze of three further dragons over a narrow band of rocks and waves and lishui stripe, and interspersed overall with the symbols of Imperial authority, the border with scrolls and wan symbols on a dark…
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A set of six horseshoe-back armchairs (Quanyi) the curved splat of each carved with angular scrolls in low relief and the curved apron with entwined foliate scrolls. Height 99 cm
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A Chinese Red Laquer Cabinet the rectangular cabinet with two doors above three faux drawers, decorated with phoenix, cranes and other birds among bamboo and peonies 130 cm wide, 61 cm deep, 200 cm high
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An Eight Panel Coromandel Screen, Late Qing Dynasty the incised, carved, gilt and polychromed black lacquer panels depicting figures at court, the palace scene between bands of fan-shaped landscapes and a frieze of precious objects, the reverse with birds, blossoming magnolia, roses and other flowering plants each panel 244 cm by 44 cm
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Two Large Cast Iron Vessels each of shallow circular form on tripod feet, the sides with loose ring handles and floral decoration 90 cm diameter, 43 cm high
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Mahakala, Tibeto-Chinese, 18th century gilt copper alloy with polychrome. Height 17.5 cm
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Vajrabhairava, China-Mongolia, 19th/20th century gilt copper alloy with polychrome 52.5 cm
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An ivory okimono of a fisherman, Japan, Taisho period the man standing holding a rod, the fish attached to his line resting at his feet, finely detailed carving, signed on a red lacquer tablet on the base 32.5 cm (including rod)
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An Ivory And Wood Group By Muneaki, Japan, Meiji Period of a bearded priest holding a parasol and fly whisk, with two oni above the circular wood base, a third oni on rocks at the side, inlaid with mother-ofpearl and other materials, signed on a mother-of-pearl tablet Muneaki 21 cm
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A Stone Head Of Buddha, Khmer with downcast gaze, the hair in tight curls covering the usnisa, stand 42 cm high
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A large collection of pre-Columbian hardstone and pottery artefacts including a large Mayan head on stand, a group of six Jalisco sheep face figures and a collection of stone and clay objects and jewellery the head. Height 30 cm, the largest JalIsco figure. Height 26 cm. Provenance: Purchased from the collection of Dr. Frederick Dockstader, Realities gallery, Melbourne, 1979
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A Baccarat Crystal And Ormolu Mounted Garniture, 19th century comprising a pair of shaped cylindrical vessels on square ormolu bases, together with a flared circular bowl on a base incorporating an arrangement of candle compartment supports vessel 36 cm high
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A German Singing Bird Automaton Music Box, Late 19th/Early 20th Century the rectangular case decorated with delicate scrolling leafage, together with original bird shaped key 10.5 cm wide, 7 cm deep, 4.5 cm high
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A Gold And Agate Etui, 19th century the hinged top with applied frieze depicting a small reclining putti nestled amongst foliate border, opening to reveal a collection of small implements, the shaped mottled agate body with applied gilding to base 10 cm high
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An English 9ct Gold Card Case, Made For Asprey Of London, 1911 rectangular, opening to a fitted interior with multiple compartments for cards, stationary and propelling pencil, together with an attached rose gold chain 9 cm high, 6.8 cm wide
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A Royal Worcester Vase By John Stinton, Circa 1913 painted with a scene of highland cattle by a stream signed, factory mark and shape number 2330 32.5 cm high
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Three Crown Derby Plates And A Porcelain Panel, Circa 1805 And Later comprising a large plate painted with a central cartouche showing a an ostrich and Zebras on a green and gilt ground; a smaller plate centred by a finely painted spray of flowers within a gilt border; a plate centred by a landscape scene of Lincolnshire, near Boston and a panel decorated with pheasant signed C. Gresley painted puce and red factory marks the largest plate 26.5 cm diameter, the panel 11 cm by 14.6 cm
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A rare Derby armorial plate from, the Barry-Barry service, circa 1800, finely painted with the Barry family arms encircled by oak leaves reserved on a cobalt ground, gilt with stars and rings within a further wide gilt border of trailing roses Crown, crossed batons, dots and 'D' in gold 24 cm diameter. Catalogue note This plate is probably from the Bemrose sale of the service sold at Nottingham in 1894. According to John Twitchett in his book 'Derby porcelain' the modern consensus is that it dates from…
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A Derby Painted Porcelain Plaque By Thomas Steel, 1831 finely painted with an arrangement of fruit within an elaborate gilt frame, signed lower left T. Steel and further signed verso T. Steel Pinxt, 1831 together with two framed panels painted with fruit and flowers, signed E. Steele probably for Edwin Steele the single plaque 16 cm by 21 cm, the panels each 16 cm by 37 cm
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An extensive, Ludwigsburg and Continental porcelain dinner service, circa 1760, and later each decorated with small birds and flowers, comprising, small teapot, milk jug, 4 cups and 3 saucers, sugar bowl and spoon, serpentine sweet meat dish, 6 oval side dishes, 38 dinner plates, 6 oval platters medium size, 3 circular serving platters, two round salad bowls, two large oval platters, small bowl and cover, two oval vegetable tureens and covers with cabbage finials, two recessed oval salad bowls, 4 gravy…
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A Kpm Porcelain Plaque 'Nydia' showing an interior scene with a classically clad young woman, holding a basket with roses 32 cm by 19 cm
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A pair of French gilt metal and porcelain urns, the vase shaped covered urns with painted panels of a young man and young woman, dolphin scroll handles, on square carriage plinth decorated with painted landscape panels, putti, bows and arrows and lion paw feet, giltwood and velvet stands. 41 cm high
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A sterling silver five piece tea and coffee service, Carrington & Co, London 1919-1929 comprising teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, creamer and tray, elaborately decorated with floral scrolls and mythical mask motifs coffee pot. Height 25 cm, total weight of silver approximately 7764gms
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An Austro-Hungarian silver flatware service, stamped Bachruch, early 20th century each with tapering plain handles, comprising twelve table knives, twelve table forks, twelve table spoons, twelve dessert knives, twelve dessert forks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve fish knives, twelve fish forks, twelve fruit knives, twelve fruit forks, twelve teaspoons, twelve coffee spoons, twelve egg spoons with gilded bowls, one large basting spoon, two sauce ladles, one large servng spoon, one large serving fork, two…
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A Russian silver gilt icon, 19th century painted with a scene of Christ in the tomb surrounded by the apostles, the oklad applied with a paste set Crown of thorns and a turquoise and paste halo assay mark AK, 1848 and 84 Zolotnik, town mark rubbed, maker's mark MI in Cyrillic script 45 cm by 33 cm
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A light baluster wine glass, stippled engraved, 18th century the funnel engraved with portraits of male wearing shaped hat, holding a drinking vessel; the female wearing head scarf, knopped stem, conical foot 18.5 cm high
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A Continental Wine Glass, Diamond Point Engraving, 18th century Diamond Point Engraving, the funnel profusely decorated with classic figures, the reverse with armorial cartouche, knopped stem on replaced silver foot 20.5 cm high
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An Impressive Nuremberg Goblet, Wheel Engraved, 18th century the faceted funnel engraved with central border of foliate and leaf motif on faceted knopped stem, on conical foot 27 cm high
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A Collection Of Wine Goblets, Wheel Engraved, 18th century comprising a near pair of round faceted funnels, depicting prancing deers and foliate decoration including feet; together with a Venetian style wine glass, round funnel on cigar shaped stem, conical foot; together with a continental 'Prosperity' wine goblet, wheel engraved with central commemorative cartouche depicting sailing vessel, the reverse inscribed 'T Wel Vaaren Van Onsse Vader Land', triple knotted stem, conical foot; together with a…
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A Group Of Three Wheel Engraved Wine Glasses, 18th century comprising large goblet with engraved funnel decorated with armorial and inscribed 'Concordia Res Parvae Crescunt', knopped stem and domed foot; together with flared thistle engraved funnel decorated with armorial cartouche elaborately faceted bowl and knopped stem, flared conical foot; together with a light baluster goblet, round funnel engraved with armorial, knopped stem, conical foot (engraving Dutch) 22.5 cm, 22.5 cm, 18 cm Respectively
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A Collection Of Six Glass Vessels two of elongated sleeve form on square plinth, the other four of bulbous form on square base
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An impressive gilt metal and cut glass chandelier, circa 1930, the central corona emanating eight scrolling arms hung with button swags and crystal pendant drops. Height 135 cm
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A George I And Later Walnut Secretaire Bookcase the double domed top with moulded frame enclosing later plate, above a fall front with and arrangement of drawers and compartments above graduated drawers on bracket feet 98 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 203 cm high
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A Charles II oak geometric panel fronted chest of drawers, late 17th century with five graduated drawers applied with geometric mouldings and brass handles, on bun supports. Width 100 cm. Depth 61 cm. Height 97 cm
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A Pair Of Queen Anne Style Wing Back Chairs each upholstered in a cream linen, with chinoiserie motif throughout, supported on cabriole legs and pad feet
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An oak joined stool, 19th century the pale oak top above ring turned supports and moulded stretchers. Width 46 cm. Depth 26.5 cm. Height 44 cm
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A George II mahogany demi-lune supper / games table the hinged top opening to a polished surface, with counter wells, lifting to reveal compartments below, a wide apron raised on turned legs with pad feet. Width 84 cm. Depth 41.5 cm (85 cm open). Height 74 cm. Provenance: Estate of the late Sir Ian McFarlane
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An oak dresser base, 18th century the planked top above three short drawers, and two moulded cupboard doors on block feet. Width 152 cm. Depth 52 cm. Height 87 cm
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An oak dresser and base, mid 18th century of good patination the everted top with unusual finial details, above three shelves, above a base with an arrangement of five drawers with ring turned brass handles and ring turned legs above a pot shelf 176 cm wide, 39 cm high, 211 cm
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A Pair Of Lead Garden Urns putti with garlands in relief to the sides 45 cm high
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A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase the tapered cornice above glazed doors with Gothic arched bars, adjustable shelves, the secretaire drawer with cross banding and stringing, enclosing fitted drawers and pigeon holes, above three drawers and on bracket feet. Width 134 cm. Depth 36 cm. Height 234 cm. Provenance: The present owner purchased from Christie's south Kensington, Carpets, decorative objects and furniture,10 September 1997, Lot 395
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A Regency brass inlaid rosewood games table the fold-over d-shape crossbanded top on inverted arched support and four outswept scroll legs, brass inlay and mounts. Width 90 cm. Depth 44 cm. Height 71 cm
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A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, 19th century the glazed doors opening to reveal an arrangement of adjustable shelves, above a fall front, with drawers, and compartments, above four graduated drawers, decorated with fine marquetry depicting hare bells and central floral trophy. Width 110 cm. Depth 53 cm. Height 228 cm. Provenance: Estate of the late Edwina Baillieu
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A George II Style Pale Mahogany Centre Table, 19th century the rectangular top above a frieze decorated with floral swags and central urn motif, supported on tapering square legs with trailing harebell motif 120 cm wide, 71 cm deep, 78 cm high. Provenance: Estate of the Late Edwina Baillieu
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A George III Walnut Vaneered Chest On Chest of small proportion, the top section with an arrangement of three short drawers and three graduated long drawers, above a further arrangement of drawers on shaped bracket feet 100 cm wide, 54.5 cm deep,154 cm high. Provenance: Estate of the Late Edwina Baillieu
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A Matched Pair Of George IV Library Chairs, Circa 1830 with shaped top rail and scrolling arm rests above a curved caned back, seat and sides, a loose fitted green leather cushion, turned tapering front legs
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A George III mahogany pedestal, early 19th century the square top with a decorative carved panel door depicting floral swags and classical urn, above a tapered square base with similar decoration to the front panel door, on stylized shell shape feet. Width 60 cm. Depth 57 cm. Height 132 cm. Provenance: Estate of the late Edwina Baillieu
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A Pair Of Mahogany Dining Chairs, Possibly Irish, Circa 1765 each with an ornate carved gryphon head crest rail, pierced splat decorated with foliate and floriate motifs, on cabriole legs and paw feet
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A William IV Mahogany Library Chair, Circa 1835 upholstered in red leather with 'S' shaped arm supports and turned and reeded legs Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Rene Rivkin, Sotheby's Australia 3 June 2001, Lot 219 Private collection, Sydney, puchased from the above
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A pair of Regency rosewood fold over card tables with a hinged rectangular top above a tapering standard, gadrooned circular platform with four leaf carved outswept legs 92 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 70 cm high each
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