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The Estate Of A Gentleman together with the Richard Divall AO OBE Collection — E. J. Ainger Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:E. J. Ainger Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:388
Sale Title:The Estate Of A Gentleman together with the Richard Divall AO OBE CollectionLots with images:373
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:328
Date:30-Apr-2017
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An Antique Australian portrait miniature brooch set in 9ct rose gold, portrait of a lady to one side and a glazed section to reverse. Total weight 13.4gms. Hallmarked
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A notable 18th century cabinet, on stand probably Spanish with Italian influence, elaborately decorated with a moulded cornice, above small drawers each decorated with ivory and bone, the stand with conforming ivory and bone inlay. 164 cm high, 112 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A late 19th century boulle ormolu 8-day strike clock with cupid playing flute. The dial with Roman hour numerals, hands, the large waisted boulle-work case with engraved brass inlay to the red tortoiseshell and having heavy cast-brass rococo mounts and bracket, overall 81 cm high/
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An Antique Scottish brooch set with orange paste stone and 15ct gold frame presented in decorative bo x 4.5gms, together with a pair of Chinese gold cufflinks 8.3gms
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A late 19th century oak press, with a cornice carved with stylised acanthus leaves above a pair of carved doors with caryatids, the lower section with carved doors flanked by caryatids, 228 cm high, 139 cm wide, 57 cm deep
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A Vienna style Victoria Carlsbad vase and cover, with painted reserves and figures, bearing pseudo Vienna mark, 51 cm high
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A Royal Worcester jardiniere with painted roses, bearing Royal Worcester green mark, shape number 816, bulbous form on gilded base with flared, pierced top, 11 cm high
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A pair of French champleve enamel candlesticks, 52 cm high
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A Trumeau mirror in Louis XV style, with a painted panel of 18th century figures above a rectangular plate within a gilt frame surmounted with carved ribbon decoration, 120 cm high, 61 cm wide
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A pair of Louis XV style gilt metal candelabras each with bulbous stems and rouge marble base, 81 cm high
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A late 20th century Chinese cabinet with inlaid mother of pearl and painted decoration above a pair of doors with raised decoration of birds and foliage, the lower section with two further doors on shaped feet, 126 cm high, 92 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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A Victorian mahogany chest with shaped drawers above three long drawers flanked by pilasters, 142 cm high, 121 cm wide, 57 cm deep
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An Art Nouveau mahogany china cabinet, the frieze inlaid with lotus flowers, the lower section with mirror and a pair of panelled doors, 177 cm high, 91 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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An 18th century style lacquered bureau bookcase above a pair of doors painted with landscape and birds, the upper section enclosing a fitted interior with drawers and shelves all decorated with gilt, 230 cm high, 107 cm wide, 58 cm deep
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An early Victorian mahogany sideboard with raised back with c scroll decoration, having two drawers, above a pair of panel doors flanked by pilasters, enclosing a cellarette and two other drawers, 170 cm high, 113 cm wide, 61 cm deep
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A mid-19th century Germanic settee with arched back, with scrolled padded arms on cabriole legs, 170 cm long
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A circa 1920 cabaret set in the Vienna Style, marked FSK Czechoslovakia, comprising a tray, coffee pot, cream jug, sugar bowl and cover, and six coffee cans, each piece with painted reserve of 18th century military scenes, banded within a blue, jewelled and gilt border
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A Meiji Period 1868 - 1912 ornately carved ivory model of a cart being drawn by cattle, 19 cm high, 18 wide, 10 cm deep
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An Edward VII silver set comprising a pair of salts, pair of pepperettes and a mustard each bearing London maker mark of Edward Barnard & Sons London 1910, 398gm
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A Hali rug on a beige ground with a caramel border, 311 x 202 cm
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A late 18th century Swiss faded walnut and fruitwood table with turned legs joined by moulded rails and plain flat stretchers on bun feet, 73 cm high, 185 cm long, 77 cm wide
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A small compendium station with carved panel doors of oriental scenery, 35 cm high, 40 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A matched pair of large antique Chinese Qing dynasty blue and white porcelain vases of upright ovoid form with trumpet neck applied with a stylized sinuous Dog of Foo handle at either side, skilfully hand painted in rich underglaze blue with Double Happines symbols amongst a wide band of foliate scroll, 44 cm high
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A Chinese fine & deeply carved rectangular gilt & lacquer panel, 19th century, each of the levels carved with grand pagodas, men on horseback
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A late 19th century. walnut lamp table of octagonal form with satin wood banding on turned legs with satinwood stringing and undershelf. 72 high and 76 wide
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Alarge late Victorian overmantel mirror, the rectangular plate within gilt neo-classical decoration, 186 cm high, 146 cm wide
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An antique shell cameo portrait brooch. The finely carved oval cameo depicting a mythological portrait mounted in an elaborate gold frame with acorn and leaf decoration, having a glazed portrait section to the reverse suspended from a gold curb link chain with barrel
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A late 17th century Italian ebonized stand inlaid with etched camel bone and/or Ivory
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A 17th century French Flemish tapestry runner originally forming border of a larger tapestry, 196 cm high, 17 cm wide
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A bronze Gallipoli Anzac medal dated 1915, issued 1967 obverse features Simpson and his donkey, reverse a map of Australia, New Zealand and the Southern Cross, with original case
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A Longines wristwatch circa 1980 and a Certina Alarm wristwatch together with a Tissot Stylist wristwatch
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A 19th century English pair of large and impressive cast iron urns, each of semi lobed fluted form, on rising circular foot and square base, the moulded rim with egg and dart motif, sitting upon their original tapered squared plinths, 131 cm high, 65 cm diameter
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A late 17th century Chinese large carved wood figure of a Lohan (Buddhist holy man) seated on a rocky outcrop with traces of lacquer still remaining, the face with furrowed brow, bulging eyes and curled lip, the left hand resting on raised knee whilst the right index finger points downwards to earth, 60 cm high
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A British United Clock co. clock and barometer in a case of a bicycle on a flared ormolu base, 15 cm high, 18 cm wide
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A gold plated Certina Automatic wristwatch, in incorrect case circa 1980
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A parliamentary free pass medallion modelled in 18ct gold total weight 7.9gms
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A Meiji period 1868-1912 Tsubo, tea storage urn, Shigaraki, Middle Main Island Japan
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A possibly Chinese silver set, comprising pepperette, salt and caster bottle in cylindrical form with vignettes of foo dog, elephant and dragon, weight 135 gm, together with a boxed set of six Chinese silver teaspoons, the handles with marked with script, 67gm
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A pair of Qing dynasty hardwood horseshoe back armchairs, the curved top rail with down-swept arms and out-swept hand grips are constructed of three pieces using lap joined method, more commonly the cresting is in five pieces. The rectangular S shaped splat with a central pieced cloud medallion of Kylins. The seat with inset panel upon rounded legs, which go through the seat framing to support the crest rail. The brass-shaped fittings reinforce the construction where stresses occur. Chinese furniture use…
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A pair of Art Nouveau Kayser plated candlesticks, cast of a lady on a flared base
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A fine Tabriz rug on navy blue ground with a beige and green medallion, with flower pattern, 397 x 303 cm
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A collection of 21 etchings of Pro Hart, leather bound and collectively titled 'Almost Anything Goes', with text written by Derham Groves, published 2005
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A George I walnut cushion mirror with inlays of sycamore, 45 x 50 cm
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A fine Art Nouveau WMF candlestick in the form of a Grecian maiden, classically clad with two sconces with embossed foliate decoration, 27 cm high
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A pair of 18th century hand coloured engravings, 30 x 40 cm
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A late 19th century ebonized over-mantle mirror with incised gilt decoration, 246 cm high, 146 cm wide
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The Churchill Centenary Medals, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sir Winston Churchill in 1974, comprising 24 sterling silver medals, created by John Pinches, in a leather bound book, with certificate of authenticity
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An automata-dial clock with boulle inlay, painted scene depicting blacksmith foundry and horse being shoed. Provenance: E J Ainger, sale in the estate of the late Mr Lyle Willis of Hahndorf Clock Museum. Sold 1st May 2000
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A pair of 17th century hand coloured engravings, 23 x 26 cm
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Two mid-20th century Chinese lacquer dwarf cabinets, each with gilt decoration, a pair of doors with raised jadeite decoration of figures and landscape, 91 cm high, 61 cm. wide, 30 deep
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A Portuguese water set painted with continuous landscape and deer, each signed to base
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A late 19th century French Boulle clock, with 8-day movement, the fine upright case with tortoiseshell and brass inlay with chased decoration flanked by glazed sides with fine ormolu mounts, 78 cm high
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A Large 18th century hand coloured engraving, 59 x 47 cm
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A Qing period vase of globular form with a flared neck and hawthorn decoration, 45 cm high
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An Art Deco plated tray with scrolled handles, a chased band of barley decoration and blue pottery inserts, 45 cm wide
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An early 19th century Italian domed top pony skin trunk, 60 cm high, 113 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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A full length mink coat with retailers label
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A collection of 21 English sterling silver and enamel spoons each with a crest, total weight 278gm
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A carved lapis lazuli pendant with gold mount a/f and a nephrite bangle
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Victorian pearl and diamond crescent brooch set in 18ct gold, 4.6gms
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A late 19th century French gilt clock garniture, with an 8-day movement and strike, with a painted panel of figures in landscape surrounded by a light blue border, 49 cm high, and the conforming sidepieces 47 cm high
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A fine late 19th century French gilt metal clock, with 8-day movement, the face with light blue champleve enamel work and Roman numerals, flanked with finely cast caryatids and conforming champleve sides on bun feet, 36 cm high
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A pietra dura oval panel depicting flower and a mabe pearl, an Edwardian amethyst and white stone single earring mounted in yellow gold, an amethyst and 9ct rose gold ring by Catanachs and loose stones inc sapphire and diamond
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A collection of 15 silver teaspoons and a miniature trowel paper clip, total weight 175gm
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A Merand rug, circa 1930, on a red ground with a large blue medallion and a dark blue border, 375 x 275 cm
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A carved lavender jade, diamond and amethyst pendant mounted in 14ct gold
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An antique nephrite, gold and pearl heart pendant and an antique gold and cameo stick pin
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A fine mid-century French tapestry, 246 x 62 cm
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A set six of 18th century oak and elm Chippendale chairs, 93 cm high, together with a pair of cabriole leg elbow chairs
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An important rare Australian colonial centre table, circa 1840, the circular top inlaid with exotic Australian woods on a turned bulbous hexagonal column and triform base terminating inreeded bun feet and brass castors. A similar table is featured in Furniture Pictorial History & Dictionary 1788-1938' by Kevin Fahy & Andrew Simpson [Syd, 1998]. Height 75 cm, diameter 138 cm
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A framed Aubusson tapestry circa 1800, 83 x 61 cm
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A collection of nine silver teaspoons with Egyptian iconography and enamel and gilt decoration together with a collection of 11 silver teaspoons with crests, total weight 255
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J. Jenkins British, c.1850 Published by the London Art Union Steel engraving, 43 x 52 cm. Together with; Published by the London Art Union British, c. 1850 Steel engraving 'The Citizen's Retreat' 40 x 53 cm. Together with; German school, c. 1860 Lithograph with hand colouring 'Furcht - Fear' 44 x 55 cm
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A fine Tabriz rug, circa 1960, on a navy blue ground with a large central floral medallion, 380 x 295 cm
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A framed and signed Sir Donald Bradman cricket bat, with six pencil portraits of the cricketer and details of his career batting record, with certificate of authenticity verso
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Albrecht Durer (Christ Risen) Engraving Dated 1512, monogram in plate 12 x 7 cm
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Piranesi 'Bracccio do citta pensile, e navigate al do sotto' Engraving 13 x 19 cm
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A Late 19th century French ormolu clock with an 8-day movement and Sevres style painted dial, flanked by painted Serves style panels on paw feet, 41 cm high
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A boxed Victorian silver sweet service. Maker: John William Kilpatrick, Northampton Square, Clerkenwell, London 1867. Comprising 9 silver dishes and 9 spoons (berry spoons, sifting spoons, etc.), with chased decorations of berries. The largest dish measuring 28 cm diameter 20 cm high. Total weight 5,151gm
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Jean Cocteau Two prints 'The Ballet Series', from the original first edition, 1923. 'Stravinsky playing Rite of Spring', and 'The Expressionist'. 28 x 22, and 22 x 25 cm
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Fitzroy gardens. Coloured engraving Printed by C. Trodel 37 x 27 cm, together with Coloured engraving. Kenny's Mill. Engraved C Trodel and 1863 37 x 27 cm
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A French gilt metal 8-day movement clock with Sevres style face and Roman numerals, terminating in square tapering feet with rosettes. 37.5 cm high
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Two 18th century engravings by Bibiena, entitled 'Giardino Reale con Ringhiere', 31 x 37.5 cm, and 'Templi e Regia', 28 x 45 cm, together with another Italian school 18th century engraving of Roman ruins, most likely Bibiena, details obscured, 29 x 40 cm
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Two 18th century Bibiena engravings, entitled 'Piazza Reale', 28 x 45 cm, and 'Templi e Regia', 28 x 45 cm
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Two William Hogarth engravings, one entitled 'A Just View of the British State', 17 x 20.5 cm, and 'Rakes Progress', 35 x 40 cm
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A late 19th century French gilt metal clock garniture with gilt metal dial and Roman numerals, 50 cm high. The Movement numbered 27812 and stamped LES MT, with conforming sidepieces
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An old Meragah rug on a burgundy ground with central beige and navy blue medallion, 380 x 300 cm
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A pair of opera glasses with gilt metal and mother of pearl inlay, together with a tortoise shell box with ivory inlay and sliding cover
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An open face Swiss lever escapement circa 1920, together with a Bel Art Geneve Swiss made lady's fob watch, enamel dial and back with rolled gold chain. Circa 1950 and a Swiss made cast case watch, 15 jewel, circa 1950 and a
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An old Tabriz rug on a red ground with a navy blue border and flower pattern, 405 x 305 cm
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A fine boxed tea service comprising teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl and cover with six teacups and saucers Meiji Period, 1868-1912, decorated with reserves of warriors within gilt within a deep blue border each signed
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A pair of Victorian boat shaped silver salts with spoons, maker: John Newton Mappin, Birmingham, with monogram, together with a mustard, maker: William Aitken, Birmingham, 1914 with blue glass insert and another mustard, maker: Gorham Manufacturing, Birmingham, 1918, total silver weight 192gm
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A Sheffield plate campagna shaped champagne bucket, with crest, and cast handles of goat's head, on a domed base, 25 cm high
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A pair of silver pepperettes, together with a silver mustard with blue glass insert with crest, maker: Thomas Bradbury & Sons, London 1924, a silver mustard spoon, a pair of silver salts with gilt interior (one with presentation on underside), and a silver butter knife, total silver weight 393gm
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A 19th century Germanic tea service, comprising tea pot, water jug, milk jug, and coffee pot, each marked 800 silver on base and of bulbous form with fluted decoration, total weight 1484gm
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A Germanic silver cup on stand with presentation, the dome cover with c-scroll and foliate decoration, the base with conforming decoration, overall height 47 cm, weight 643gm
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A Germanic silver incense burner with crown and crest, marked 800, overall height 18.5 cm
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A pair of Sheffield plate candlesticks, 26.5 cm tall
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An Elkington plated candlestick with scrolled arms, terminating in sconces, with Sydney retailer's mark, 28.5 cm high
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A Germanic silver bowl, with beaded and moulded wheat decoration, marked Herm Schrader 800, 25 cm wide, 476gm
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