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International Decorative Arts — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

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Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:607
Sale Title:International Decorative ArtsLots with images:606
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:358
Date:29-Aug-2017
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A Tibetan repousse silver and copper gau (traveling amulet shrine), probably Derge, 19th century, finely decorated with eight Buddhist auspicious symbols, 12.7 cm diameter
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A Tibetan ivory carving of a Dakini, circa 19th century, the exceptionally fine carving of a Dakini (probably Narokhadchoma) amid profuse scrolling foliage, the whole an ornamental plaque from a necromancer's ritual apron, 20 cm long
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A Tibetan/Mongolian silver box, 20th century, with dragon and semi-precious stones Yin/Yang clasp, 12 cm deep, 7.6 cm wide, 3.6 cm high
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A rare Tibetan thangka depicting Amityus, circa 14th Century, ink and pigment on cloth, 62X49 cm
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A Tibetan thangka painting depicting Samantabadra, circa 18th Century, 111.5 x 65 cm (in mount)
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A Tibetan thangka depicting Mahakala, 19th century, ink and mineral pigment on prepared ground, 38.5 x 28.1 cm (in mounts)
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A Tibetan painted wood panel with snow lions separated by a vajra, circa 14th century 74 x 55 cm
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A Tibetan gilt copper repousse panel, circa 18-19th century, the side section of the prabha is finely worked and chased to depict a Tibetan figure riding astride a mythical beast which is supported by a rather cheeky snow lion riding on the back of an elephant, traces of pigment to the manes, tails and hair of the figure, 28 x 13 cm
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A fine framed Nepalese Tangka painting, 20th century, depicting Ganesa, the elephant headed God, 31 x 34 cm
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A pair of lacquer paintings of sitting Bodhisattvas in 12th-14th century style, The paintings in rich tones of gold and saturated red are in the manner of murals of the early Guge Kingdom in Western Tibet, 74 x 104 cm
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A Tibetan gilt bronze vajra, 17/18th century, the thunderbolt-sceptre is cast with a central bulbous grip that separates two lotus pedestals supporting a central column surrounded by four arched vajra points emerging from the jaws of makara heads, 12.5 cm long
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A Tibetan silver mounted old conch, with coral and turquoise inlaid, 22 cm long
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A Tibetan iron Phurba dagger, 19th/20th century or earlier, the handle with a face of a makahala, the triangular pointed blade with intertwined decoration, 20.7 cm long
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A Tibetan silver mounted wood round box, 19th century, finely decorated with auspicious Buddhist symbols and foliate scrolls, inlaid with corals and turquoise, 16.6 cm diameter
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A Tibetan copper and parcel gilt Gao box,19th century, in an octagonal shape, the front well decorated with a dragon surrounded by six auspicious symbols, inlaid with coral and turquoise, the back finely engraved with a double-Vajra, 14 cm long, 15.5 cm wide
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A Tibetan silver and parcel gilt Lama box, 19th century, the front section very well and deeply engraved with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl amongst waves, surrounded by the six true words of Buddhism: 'Om Ma Ni Pad Me Hum' and two deer, separated by six auspicious symbols, the base finely engraved with foliate scrolls, 13.4 cm long, 8.4 cm deep, 3.3 cm high
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A Tibetan silver-plated copper repousse mandala hanging, 19th century, finely decorated with Vajra in the centre, sounded by eight Buddhist auspicious symbols, inlaid with coral, turquoise and white stones (likely conch shells), base engraved with double-dorje, 40.7 cm diameter, This is a mandala that is created to be hung and used in meditative contemplation, Its power lies in the strong 3 - dimensional presence that it evokes. It's sacred space leads the devotee to reflect upon a potent symbolism - the…
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A rare large Tibetan copper tea pot (Kettle) and base, 18-19th century, the tea pot is finely formed of hand-beaten copper, the handle is well cast in the form of an elongated dragon and spout emerging from a makara's mouth, with abundant and harmonious decorated silver foliate scrolls mounted on the lid and around the neck, the base with similar bands of silver foliate scrolls, tea pot: 37.5 cm high, base: 37 cm high, For similar pot but made of silver see China Guardian Beijing, 20 June, 2017, lot 3301 e…
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A large Tibetan gilt bronze and iron nine-prong Nyingma school Vajra, 18-19th century, thunderbolt-sceptre well cast with a central bulbous grip that separates two lotus pedestals supporting a central column inlaid with iron surrounded by eight arched Vajra points emerging from the jaws of makara heads, 18.5 cm long, Vajra is a Sanskrit word meaning both thunderbolt and diamond and together with ghanta or bell, it is one of principal ritual items used the practice of Himalayan Buddhism. This nine-prong…
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A fine Tibetan silver ritual ewer, late 19th century, one cartouche well repousse on each side, one with 'the four companions' and the other with 'the wise old man', body well engraved with foliated scrolls, the handle cast in the form of an elongated dragon and the spout emerges from a makara with a coral inlaid on the top, the lid circled with lotus petals and capped with 'wish-fulfilling jewels, 25.5 cm high, This ritual silver ewer would have formed part of a ritual ceremonial libation set. It would…
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A rare pair of Tibetan ear ornaments ('akor'), 19th century, finely matched silver mounted original high grade coral and turquoise, 15.1 cm long, such ear pendants are heavy and too bulky to be hung from the ears and were instead suspended from a woman's headdress, and were designed and made on commission for a wealthy Lhasa patron. Provenance: Old Tibetan collection
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A framed Chinese painting by Chen Jiezi (1910-1987), Scholar in a landscape 1974, ink and colour on paper, inscribed, signed and two seals of the artists, 100 x 38 cm, 1910-1987, 1974
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A framed Chinese painting by Cheng Jiezi (1910-1987), Yonghuai Guji Qi San, ink and colour on paper, inscribed, signed and three seals of the artist, 67 x 47.5 cm
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A framed Chinese painting by Zhu Xiyong, depicting an Opera Character, acrylic on paper, 77X52.5 cm, 1939-
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A framed Chinese export painting, circa 1860, Gouache on board, 24 x 16.5 cm
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A famed Chinese ink and colour painting by Che Pengfei (1951-), Cattle Gap, ink and colour on paper, signed, inscribed and three seals of the artist, 133.5 x 66 cm
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A Chinese painting scroll after Cheng Shifa (1921-2007), ink and colour on paper, inscribed, signed and one red seal, 102 x 34.4 cm
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A set of eight Chinese framed rice paper paintings, 19th century, very well painted with Buddhist and Taoist deities, ink and colour on paper, 19.8 x 28 cm. Provenance: Private Queensland Collection
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A group of five Chinese art reference books
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A group of three Chinese art exhibition catalogues
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A framed Chinese painting by Tang Yunming (1953-), Dicui Gorge on the Daning River, ink and colour on paper, signed and one seal of the artist, 133 x 69 cm
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A framed Chinese painting by Fang Zhaolin (1914-2006), The foolish old man who tried to move the Mountain (1975), ink and colour on paper, 105 x 69.5 cm, Inscribed: 'Picture of moving a mountain. I have already painted this same subject twice before. This is the third I have composed., Signed:' Zhaolin' and three red seals of the artist. Provenance: Purchased from Raya Gallery, Kew, VIC in the 70s
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A Japanese ivory netsuke, Meiji period (1868-1912), signed 'Hideichi, 7.6 cm high
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A Japanese Ivory carving netsuke, Meiji period (1868-1912), one artist red seal to the bottom, 5 cm high
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A Japanese Kinkozan hexagonal Satsuma vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with two large panels of birds and flowers, reversed against a gilt decorated midnight blue ground, Kinkozan mark, 29.8 cm high
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A Japanese wooden carved dragon netsuke, Meiji period (1868-1912), 3.4 cm high
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A Japanese Meizan Satsuma tea bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely decorated on the inside with Kannon riding a giant carp, below a chain of geometric brocade motifs, the outside with alternate cartouche of figures, birds and stylized motifs, Meizan gilt mark, 6 x 11.2 cm
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Two woodblock prints by Paul Jacoulet (French/Japan 1902-1960), Daikoku, God of Wealth personified by a courtesan of Shimbara, Kyoto, Japan (Fr. Daikoku, dieu de la Richesse) printed title in French l.r. below image, 39.5 x 30. cm (image), 'Les Jades Chinoises', Surimono, Jacoulet was born in France but moved to Japan with his family at the age of four where he remained. Most of his portraits depict the subjects engaged in routine tasks but at the same time also reflect insights into the sitter's…
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A small Japanese Kutani ware porcelain cup, Meiji period (1868-1912), with design of flower spray and flying goose in red enamels with gold, a blue diapered design around the rim of the recessed foot, 6.9 cm high, 7 cm diameter
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A Japanese porcelain figure of a nude female, Meiji period (1868-1912), 30 cm high
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A pair of large Japanese Satsuma square vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), 44.5 cm high
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A small Japanese Satsuma bowl with iris and ducks, Meiji period (1868-1912), Signed Seizan, 9 cm diameter
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A Japanese imari bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), 27.5 cm diameter
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A giltwood cross stretcher upholstered stool, 19th century, embellished with carved acanthus leaves and flowers pods throughout, 49 cm high 51 cm wide 41 cm deep
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A porcelain ox blood lamp base, Chinese 19th century, together with silk shade and stand fitted for electricity, 72 cm high
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A celadon glaze baluster vase, Chinese, 20th century, 33 cm high
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A contemporary dish, 20th century, decorated in blue and gold, 16 cm diameter
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A mahogany nest of four tables, English 19th century, one table with fabric sewing compartment
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A pair of ceramic peacock lamps, 62 cm high fitted for electricity
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A pierced brass table lamp, together with an unusual printed shade, depicting of map of Europe, 55 cm high
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A small porcelain oil lamp, French 19th century, 17 cm high
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A wing back chair upholstered in 18th century tapestry, together with two similar upholstered loose cushions
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An oval papier mache tray, 20th century, 60 cm wide 48 cm deep
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Four Japanese woodblock prints, depicting exotic birds, 50 x 30 cm (each)
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A serpentine wing back settee, English 19th century, upholstered in18th century tapestry, 86 cm high 150 cm wide 78 cm deep
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A porcelain lamp base and shade, French 19th century, fitted for electricity, 40 cm high
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A pair of Japanese woodblock prints, signed and inscribed in block upper right and left, 17 x 20 cm (each)
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A carved continental wooden centre piece, early 19th century, depicting two ecclesiastical figures with central candle aperture, 30 cm high
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A mahogany dumb waiter, English, 19th century
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A George II pair of sterling silver oval fluted sauce boats by John Pollock, London 1744, each on three pad feet and engraved contemporary coat of arms under the lip, 8 cm long, 610 grams
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A pair of George II sterling silver shell dishes by Edward Wakelin, London 1758, 10.5 cm wide, 160 grams
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A collection of sterling silver bowls, comprising a pair of Edward VII circular bon bon bowls by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, London 1908, a George V oval pierced bowl by James Dixon, Sheffield 1926, a circular bowl by Joseph Rodges, Sheffield 1910, a small goblet with horse head handles and a German shot glass, the largest 11.5 cm diameter, 450 grams total weight
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A pair of George V sterling silver pierced circular comports by James Dixon & Son, Sheffield 1912, 13 cm high, 17.5 cm diameter, 1015 grams
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A German silver fancy pattern part cutlery suite by Lowenthal comprising six table spoons, eight table forks, six dessert spoons and five dessert forks, approximately 1400 grams
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A George II sterling silver baluster cream jug by John Gamon, London 1736, 9 cm high, 95 grams
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Two sterling silver sauce boats, one George V double lip sauce boat by Charles Grappe & Co, London 1916, and an Edward VIII boat by Sw Smith & Co, London 1904, 18.5 & 15 cm wide, 405 grams total weight
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A canteen of silver plated cutlery, early 20th century, comprising 12 table knives, 11 table forks, 11 soup spoons, 5 table spoons, 12 desert spoons, 12 entree knives, 12 entree forks, 12 fish knives, 12 fish forks, 12 fruit knives, 12 fruit forks, 6 teaspoons, 2 carving knives and forks, a steel, a pair of fish servers, a pair of sauce ladles and a soup ladle
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A collection of three silver plated entree serving dishes and covers and a soup tureen and cover
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A George II sterling silver oval meat dish by John Harvey I, London 1740, with gadrooned rim and engraved contemporary insignia 'GR', Royal coat of arms and crown, the reverse with engraved 'No 4' and scratch weight '70=19', 48 x 36 cm, 2155 grams
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A George III sterling silver baluster coffee pot by John Sanders, London 1766, with gadrooned rim, wrythen finial and contemporary engraved coat of arms, 26 cm high, 725 grams
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An Elizabeth II sterling silver oval salver by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co Ltd, London 1935, Jubilee mark, with elaborate cast border with harlequin masks, 26 x 19 cm, 530 grams
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Two pairs of finely cast ormolu wall scones, French 19th century, each embellished with ribbons, flowerpods and leaves, each 60 cm high
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A pair of figural porcelain and ormolu lamps, 19th century
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A George II sterling silver baluster chocolate pot by Thomas Wallis I, London 1759, with domed cover and acorn finial, 21 cm high, 380 grams
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A collection of sterling silver and silver plate cutlery, 19th century and later, including a George III Old English pattern cream ladle by Ann Robertson, Newcastle circa 1805, three small serving spoons by Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1935, twelve sterling silver, two enamelled, five with figurative finials and five various berry spoons
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A George V sterling silver fancy pattern three piece carving set, soup ladle and a sauce ladle by George Howson, Sheffield 1920
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A collection of Sheffield and silver plate, 19th century and later, comprising two antique Sheffield plate candle trays and a pair of snuffers, a toast rack, a muffin warmer, a milk jug and a pierced stand
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A small collection of silver plate, 19th century and later, comprising two silver plate trays, a swing handle basket and an oval basket
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A George III sterling silver circular bowl by George Hindmarsh, London 1786, with partial fluting and later floral embossed rim, 6 cm high, 10 cm diameter, 175 grams
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A giltwood and gesso mirror, English 19th century, mounted with a central pierced floral trophy and carved frame throughout, 102 cm high 60 cm wide
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A collection of sterling silver pierced baskets and bowls, 19th century and later, comprising a George V two handled basket by A & J Zimmerman Ltd, Birmingham 1910, a set of three sterling silver pierced swing handled baskets, Chester 1911/12, a set of five pierced tea cup holders by Es Barrnsley & Co, Birmingham 1918 and a pair of Victorian pierced and embossed fan shaped bon bon dishes by Th Hazelwood & Co, Birmingham 1896, the largest 23 cm wide, 750 grams total weight
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A miscellaneous collection of smoking paraphernalia including, cigarette boxes and lighters
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A pewter mounted Arts and Crafts glass vase, marks to base, 17 cm high
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A George II set of twelve sterling silver circular dinner plates by George Wickes, London 1737, with gadrooned rims and engraved contemporary coat of arms and motto 'Fidel Coticula Crux' (The Cross is the Touchstone of Faith), the reverse with numbers and scratch weights 'No 11 20=13, No 12 20=9 1/2, No 13 20=2=1/2, No 14 20=7 1/2, No 18 20=6, No 19 20=7 1/2, No 20 20=4, No 23 19=8, No 24 20=3, No 26 20=11 1/2, No 34 20=10 1/2, No 36 20=9', 25 cm diameter, 6,960 grams, The arms are those of Villiers with a…
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A large Edward VII sterling silver Chinoiserie circular centrepiece bowl, by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, London 1907 raised on three cast dragon feet with embossed and chased scrolling dragons, salamanders, crustaceans and sea-life to the body, 33 cm diameter, 19 cm high, 2115 grams
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An impressive George III sterling silver suite of a pair of sauce tureens and covers, a pair of entree dishes, covers and Sheffield plate warming stands by Thomas Ellerton and Richard Sibley I, London 1803, the urn shaped tureens with ribbon-tied reeded rims and loop handles and engraved with a contemporary coat of arms, the domed cover with a winged orb and mural coronet finial, the shaped circular entree dishes with the same arms and finials, raised on warming dishes, retaining their original tinned…
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A George I set of three Britannia standard silver octagonal casters by Charles Adam, London 1714 all with engraved crest of a bird, 19 & 15.5 cm high, 620 grams
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A pair of George III sterling silver circular salts by Robert & David Hennel, London 1765, and a pair of associated spoons, 7.5 cm diameter
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A pair of George V sterling silver bun shaped salt and pepper casters by Harry Freeman, London 1919, 10 cm high, 195 grams
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A George II sterling silver oval two handled soup tureen and cover by William Cripps, London 1754, raised on four bold lion mask and paw legs, gadrooned rims and loop handles, engraved contemporary coat of arms, 26 cm high, 37 x 24 cm, 3,045 grams
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A Victorian sterling silver oval vegetable dish and cover, on an Antique Sheffield plate warmer stand by Benjamin Smith II, London 1838, raised on lion paw feet with bold gadrooned rims and contemporary coat of arms and motto 'Frangas non Flectes' (I may break, but I will not bend), marked on the base 'B Smith Duke St. Linn Inn Fields, 34 x 25 cm, 24 cm high, 1700 grams weighable silver, The arms are those of Francis Egerton, first Earl of Ellesmere
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A rare Victorian gilt sterling silver suite of a Warwick vase and cover, and four matching bowls by Benjamin Smith, London 1842, of typical form after the antique, the cover with applied cast vine leaves and two engraved contemporary coat of arms and motto 'Deus Proctor Noster' (God is our Procter) and a finial of a demi-rampant lion, all marked 'B. Smith/Duke St/Linn./Inn Fields', metal liner, the vase 19 cm high, 23 cm wide, the bowls 8 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, 2440 grams total weight of silver, The arms…
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A pair of Elizabeth II sterling silver cast Georgian style hexagonal candlesticks with floral borders by Jb Chatterley & Sons Ltd, Birmingham 1960, 23 cm high, 1040 grams
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A pair of George III rectangular entree dishes and covers by John Edward Terry, London 1818/19, with gadrooned, leaf and shell rims and detachable ring handles, 30 x 24 cm, 4,150 grams
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A French gilt brass Jacot cased hour repeating carriage clock with floral engraved face and white enamelled dial, striking on the 1/2 hour, 15 cm high
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A pair of Victorian silver plate candlesticks and set of four bottle stands, English, 19th century, the stands 12 cm high, the sticks 29.5 cm high
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Two boxed sets each of twelve pairs of Indonesian silver floral design spoons and forks and a set of six teaspoons, 20th century, 2000 grams
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An Art Deco sterling silver two handled octagonal comport by Mappin & Webb, Birmingham 1911, 28 cm across the handles, 13 cm high, 335 grams
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A pair of Victorian sterling silver Georgian style fluted base candlesticks by Robert & William Sorley, London 1899, 23 cm high, 1010 grams
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A pair of George III sterling silver sauce tureens and covers by Charles Wright, London 1782 each with beaded loop handles and engraved with contemporary Earl's crest, 15 cm high, 22 cm across the handles, 1275 grams
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