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Decorative Arts — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:337
Sale Title:Decorative ArtsLots with images:336
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:176
Date:7-May-2018
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A giltwood overmantle mirror and gilt painted Italian console, 19th century, with bevelled glass and cushion frame, the console with rouge marble top above mirrored back, mirror 153 x 125 cm, console 82 cm wide, 130 cm deep, 45 cm high
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R. Fonseca Orientalist school, the Caravan Departs the City Gates, oil on canvas signed R.Fonseca 105 x 133 cm
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A large pair of Italian alabaster comports, 19th century, each hand carved with foliate design in deep relief, 46 cm high
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Three English 18th century embroidery textile panels, each with scrolling floral and foliate design, mounted on board, 120 x 40 cm (3)
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Unknown Artist, Hunt Dog with Game Amidst a Garden, Setting Flemish style, oil on canvas signed 'Goodman' 64 x 78 cm
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English school 19th watercolour 'Game & Flask', signed Illegibly, in oak frame, glazed 42 x 56 cm (within frame)
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An impressive starburst giltwood frame mirror, the convex mirror with emanating frame, 120 cm diameter
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A George III mahogany Pembroke table, the rectangular top raised on turned legs, 72 cm wide, 76 cm deep, 107 cm high
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A large and impressive water gilded mirror by the Charles Hewitt gallery, the frame of plain concave form, 163 x 144 cm
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A bespoke painted beech cocktail cabinet, the moulded cornice above fitted cabinet and panel fronted doors, 195 cm wide, 108 cm deep, 57 cm high Provenance: Thomas Hamel & Associates
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Singaporean artist, Doves in a Landscape, oil on canvas signed A. Kudacs '95, 102 x 142 cm
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Graham Cox, 20th century Figures in Garden, oil on canvas signed Graham Cox 99 x 131 cm
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Vladimir Tsurkan, 20th century figures in a courtyard playing backgammon, oil on canvas, signed Vladimir Tsurkan, after Orientalist school 104 x 120 cm
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A pair of Chinese pinewood book chests, North China, 19th century, lacquered, with brass bound edges, lock and drop handles, 57 cm wide, 63 cm deep, 47 cm high
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A fine pair of French ormolu mounted Chinese flambe vases, 19th century, of rouleau form with foliate cast mounts, on scroll feet, 54 cm high
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A French fruitwood side table, 19th century, the brass bound marble top on tapered legs and stretcher shelf, 73 x 60 cm
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A Regency style silver giltwood mirror, fashioned, after an example owned by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor at Palace Windsor, the octagonal acanthus moulded frame with faceted mirror plates, 166 x 125 cm
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A French Empire six branch giltwood chandelier, with green and gilt painted acanthus mouldings contemporary black silk shades and frosted glass bowl
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A pair of rococo gilt frame oval mirrors, the glass mirrored plates in silver gilt foil, 95 cm high
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A French signed Aubusson tapestry, first half of the 20th century depicting a castle within a classical landscape and diaper border,165 x 193 cm
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Paul Philippe (1870-1930) 'Russian Dancer' ivory and bronze figure, circa 1920's, in cold painted bronze and carved ivory, signed to the marble socle base, 44 cm high, with restoration to arm and loss to fingers on one hand
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Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947) 'Leap Frog' ivory and bronze group figure, circa 1920's, in cold painted bronze and carved ivory, incised signature to bronze, 26 cm high
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A 'Ginbari' and enamel painted vase, probably Limoges, painted with putti and foliate design,15 cm high
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An important French 18th century Louis XV Corbeille canape, the finely carved curved back centred by floral spray in relief, with satin upholstered padded back and sides, 200 cm wide, 96 cm deep, 100 cm high Provenance: the Estate of the late James Fairfax AC purchased pre 1975 Partridge London
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A fine Louis Philippe period kingwood parquetry Meuble D'Appui, of inverted breakfront form with Carrara marble top, in tulip, kingwood with purple wood, stain and fruit-wood inlays, fitted with strung shelves, with ormolu mounts, 303 cm wide, 62 cm deep, 102 cm high
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A pair of French Louis XV style giltwood fauteuil, late 19th early 20th century upholstered in fine petite point 'Renaissance' style fabric, 107 cm high
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A fine French Louis XV style Napoleon III period marquetry centre table, in tulip, King and ebonised woods with gilt mounts, 110 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 74 cm high
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A small French Bois Satine and kingwood end-cut marquetry bureau de Dame, 19th century, with floral spray marquetry and ormolu mounts, the fall front enclosing drawers and compartments, label and marks to the underside, 66 cm wide, 39 cm deep, 92 cm high
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A French Louis XV style marble topped bombe commode, in kingwood parquetry with ormolu mounts, 75 cm wide, 38 cm deep, 85 cm high
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A French Art Nouveau figural gilt bronze jardiniere, embellished with putti and female figure
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A fine collection of six framed botanical illustrations, after 'Miss Drake' Sarah Anne Drake, together with similar by Horto van Houtteano, 19th century, comprising; Untitled print - marked 1616, 15 x 53.5 cm, 1st October 1833, printed by J.Ridgway 169 Piccadilly. Engraved by J. Watts after an original by a 'Miss Drake' (Sarah Drake), Untitled print - marked 1735, 19 x 13.5 cm, 1st October 1833, printed by J. Ridgway 169 Piccadilly. Engraved by J. Watts after an original by a 'Miss Drake' (Sarah Drake),…
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A monumental pair of Museum quality 'Sevres' cobalt ground floor standing Exhibition vases, second half of the 19th century, each with oval reserve front and back painted with classical figural and architectural landscapes, the sectional vase joined with ormolu collars and mounts, with marks and original note made at the time of manufacture, of exhibition construction and able to rotate to show both sides, 106 cm high
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A 19th century Meissen porcelain reticulated plate, the well centrally painted with figures within border picked out in celeste blue, 25 cm diameter
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A pair of Vienna style porcelain vases, 19th/20th century, of twin handled form with purple lustre glaze and hand painted classical figural scenes, jewelled and gilded, signed by F.Hiebel, 37 cm high
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A pair of Bohemian red flash cut glass ewers, together with a pair of similar decanters, the ewers with gilt painted stoppers, the decanters of exceptional quality and weight, tallest 30 cm (4)
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A group of 'Fruit Painted' Worcester porcelain, by W.H Austin H.Price and others, comprising; tea cup, fringed bowl, tray by Hh pane, vase and bowl Illegible, sugar bowl, shallow fringed bowl and saucer all by Wh Austin, tallest 13 cm (9)
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A Doulton Burslem figurine, 'Angela' HN1303 designed by Leslie Harradine, polychrome painted, with notations and marks to the base, 18 cm high
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Three porcelain figures, Lladro and Royal Copenhagen Royal Copenhagen figurine 1786 Rc boy bathing Chr. Thomsen 1916, girl, with calf #779 and Lladro girl with dove, tallest 24 cm (3)
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A pair of Royal Doulton ewers, together with small Minton twin handled vase, each hand painted and picked out in gilt, tallest 24 cm
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A Doulton jewelled porcelain bottle and stopper by Joseph Hancock, finely painted with figures in a rural scene within jewelled gilt borders, collection sticker and marks to the base, 20 cm high
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Two Royal Doulton porcelain vases, by J.Hewitt and H.Allen, each painted with figures within a landscape, gilded handles and base, tallest 24 cm (2)
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A Royal Doulton porcelain vase by George white, painted with two girls within a landscape, tooled gilt rim, 23 cm high
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A good pair of north Italian Renaissance revival carved hall chairs, late 19th century, finely carved with male figures and 'A' initialled shield cartouche, 118 cm high
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A good pair of north Italian Renaissance revival carved walnut console tables, late 19th century, finely carved with rococo scrolls and ribbon festooned putti, later fabric top, 122 cm wide, 59 cm deep, 90 cm high
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A superb William & Mary oak side table, with spool and block carved legs and stretcher, 84 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 72.5 cm high
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An English 18th century Chinoiserie black Japanned chest on stand decorated overall with Chinoiserie landscapes, the chest and stand with long and short drawers, 107 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 178 cm high
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A George III mahogany, burl and rosewood crossbanded linen press, the inset cupboard doors enclosing fitted shelves, above long and short drawers, 88 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 213 cm high
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A fine Edwardian Sheraton Revival display cabinet, with painted swags and classical emblems, the silk lined shelves behind central bevelled glass door, 143 cm wide, 43 cm deep, 166 cm high
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A rare and unusual 17th century Chestnut low dresser, circa 1670, with open carved stretcher, 137.5 cm wide, 62.5 cm deep, 76.5 cm high
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A good north Italian Renaissance revival carved mirror, late 19th century, finely carved with male figures, the stepped cushion fronted frame picked out in gilt, 80 x 143 cm
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A Swiss 19th century four tune cylinder Overture music box housed within string inlay box, 38 cm wide, 16 cm deep, 11.5 cm high
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A French 19th century boulle desk stand, with two ormolu mounted bottles, 38 cm wide
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A fine Italian carved marble bust and column 'After the Mona Lisa' by Proffesor Giuseppe Bessi (Italian 1857-1922), late 19th century, in various marbles and agates, signed to the back, set upon a marble column, probably by the same artist, column height: 125 cm, bust height: 66 cm. Provenance: Previously owned by 'Tre Venezie' Restaurant, Sydney, Mr & Mrs L.Zussa & P.Martini 'Tre Venezie Rest'
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A seven foot eight important and seminal marble figural lamp 'Sogno Di Sposa', sculpted by Professor Giuseppe Bessi (Italian 1857-1922), late 19th century, in various marbles; castellina, scaglione, bordiglio and agate, the outstretched semi robed figure depicted with elated expression, the figure set upon integral base, 240 cm high (in four components). Literature: Professor Giuseppe Bessi studied at the Academy of fine arts in Florence at a pivotal time for Italian marble neoclassicism and Art Nouveau…
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A fine Italian carved marble pedestal, attributed to Proffesor Giuseppe Bessi (Italian 1857-1922), late 19th century, in Carrara marble, carved with twist and beaded column with octagonal top, 126 cm high
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An Italian marble carving of a tiger, attributed to Proffesor Mazzini, late 19th century, in Carrara marble, depicted in mid stride on rock form base, 49 x 35 cm high
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A pair of Norman Lindsay ink and pencil Drawings on paper titled 'Piligrimage to Vinas' and 'Who conquers Fears', each one initialled 'A 13' and signed 'Nil' accompanied with a book 'paintings in oil Norman Lindsay' comprising 14 reproductions in colour from original oil paintings, limited edition 115 copies, signed by the artist, number 43. and Playboy magazine, December 1967, including article on the artist. 20 x 25 cm and 19.5 x 25 cm
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Norman Lindsay (1879-1969) 'Sea Magic' No334, 'Amoured' no 13, 'Beauty's Fortune' no 564 three x Odana Bloomfield limited edition facsimile etchings two framed and mounted 40 x 30 cm
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An early 19th century Continental engine turned 18ct gold box of rectangular form, stamped with hallmarks, 68.10 grams
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A collection of 18th century and later boxes, including snuff horn, English enamel patch box, porcelain pill box and others, in various forms and materials, (12)
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A German 18th century bone and wooden figure of a Beggar, finely modelled holding a cane, 26 cm high
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Herman Moll (Fl. 1678-1732) hand coloured map depicting Asia Continent and Subcontinent 1707-1715, with dedication to Lord Cowper, high Chancellor
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A pair of hunting scenes oil on board, Artist unknown, unsigned in gilt frame, 33 x 25 cm inc frame, (2) 22 x 14 cm
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A Chinese enamel jardiniere, with central character emblem within diaper scrolling ground, on four feet, 15 cm high
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A pair of Checker tables together with silk cushions, purchased in Taiwan late 1980s, 55 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 18 cm high
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A pair of fine quality archaic Chinese vase form solid bronze lamps with silk shades in the manner of James mount, each with ring turned handles, 88 cm high (including shade)
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A small Ginbari cloisonne vase by Kawaguchi, embellished with flowers, signed to the base, 12 cm high
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A large and impressive pair of carved sandstone Friezes with elephants, India, 19th century, of typical form, 50 cm
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A George II Chinoiserie black Japanned longcase clock, circa 1750 decorated overall with Chinoiserie landscapes, 45 cm wide, 23 cm deep, 230 cm high
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A Victorian gilt brass quarter chiming Strut clock in the manner of Thomas Cole, London mid 19th century, retailed by Paine, the silver dial expertly chased with Roman numeral and blue enamel hands, 16 cm high
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A large black marble and ormolu mantel clock by Ringo Freres of Pars, 1870. of architectural form with ormolu mounts and twin acanthus handles with cast mask attenuation and drop rings, the enamelled circular dial with Roman numerals and Arabic outer numerals, with hour and half hour striker, on ormolu base. 54 cm high. Provenance: the Leo Steiner collection, thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney other notes: Cf. Paris Universal Exhibition catalogue 1867, illustrated p. 55
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A Sedan clock in mahogany and brass frame, the engraved movement signed Thomas Watson London and numbered 119, diameter 15 cm
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A Victorian lantern clock, the dome above open cut dolphin pediment, the chased dial with Roman numerals, 35 cm high
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A rare and important Jaeger Lecoultre 150th Anniversary gilt brass Atmos clock, circa 1983, Atmos patented movement, 14 jewels with white dial with pierced centerfield, case numbered, movement signed and numbered, height 33 cm (including dome glass)
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An interesting Continental silver tankard, 18th century, embellished with cartouche of embossed depictions of tradesman titled in Latin within a fish scale ground, the cover with demon masks, hallmarked to the base, 808 grams, 20 cm high
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Two rare embossed Dutch silver chocolate pots, circa 1890, each embellished with biblical scene and with turned ebony handles, 21 cm high (2)
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An interesting German 17th century ecclesiastical Ciborium, the stepped cover with Maltese cross finial, the cup supported by bulbous stem on circular foot, zig zag marks and as beneath coronet, 392 grams, 22 cm high
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An Indian silver three piece tea set and tray, Kutch India early 20th century, comprising a coffee pot, milk jug, sugar pot and tray
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An Indian silver pedestal bowl, unmarked But, probably Karachi India/Pakistan, circa 1900, finely chased with village scene, 9 cm high
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A rare pair of Irish provincial sterling silver asparagus tongs by Carden Terry & Jane Williams, Dublin 1812, of plain form with engraved lion cornet to handle, 26 cm long
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A George III and later silver cutlery service, most by Richard Crossley, London 1800's (various Dates), comprising of 12 large spoons, 12 dessert spoons, 12 tea spoons, 12 large forks, 12 small forks, together with 14 large knives, 14 small knives, various makers, 20th century. Weight excluding knives approximately 2700 grams
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A sterling silver matched cutlery service, Victorian and later, comprising four large pistol grip knives, ten small pistol grip knives, ten fruit forks, eight fruit knives; two large fruit knives, one large fruit fork, fourteen small forks, eighteen large forks, fourteen large serving spoons, twelve dessert spoon, fourteen small tea spoons, four large tea spoons, two soup ladles, with berry ladle and pickle fork
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Four Georgian silver wine funnels, the largest makers marks Rubbed, London, circa 1804, maker R.' London 1788, marks Rubbed, the funnel no makers mark three complete funnels and one spout, tallest 15 cm (4)
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A late Victorian silver plate epergne, with etched glass trumpet and bowls, 40 cm high
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A Georgian silver tea pot and coffee pot Benjamin Smith III / London / 1829, finely embossed and chased with floral sprays and scrolling designs, 2154 grams, tallest 25 cm (2)
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A pair of silver plate sauce boats, together with a boxed set of plate lobster forks (2), the sauce boats 11 cm high
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An early Victorian silver plate three bottle tantalus by Martin hall & Co the Shrewsbury works Sheffield, of clover form with fretwork mount housing three finely engraved decanters, 49 cm high
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A rare English Rapier, 17th century, with tapering blade and dish hilt, 106 cm in length, blade length is 87 cm
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A Russian military Cossack Saber (Shashka), together with brass mounted scabbard, sword is 100 cm in length, blade is 86 cm in length, scabbard length is 88 cm
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A British pattern cavalry Saber, 1822, together with scabbard, 93 cm long, blade is 79.5 cm long, scabbard is 81.5 cm long
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A British pattern 1917 Infantry officer's sword, an American Fraternal sword, late 19th century and a Spanish sword, 18th century, the British Infantry officer's sword is 97 cm long, blade is 82 cm long, scabbard is 84 cm long a ceremonial sword relating to the Knights of Columbus, produced by Lynch and Kelly N.Y, early, 20th century, 89 cm long, blade is 71.5 cm long, scabbard is 74.5 cm long, the Spanish sword has a military blade which is dated 18th century with a later hilt in the medieval style
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Two naval Cutlasses, probably British Uppermost is probably Victorian, 78 cm long, blade is 67 cm long, the lower cutlass has a figure of eight hilt, circa 1800, 85 cm long, blade is 72.5 cm long
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An Austrian sabre, 19th century, with shagreen handle, 90 cm long, blade is 76 cm long
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A cased set of percussion duelling pistols by William Parker, circa 1800's scroll engraved bolted locks, baize line mahogany case, mostly complete with accoutrements, 41 cm wide, 22.5 cm deep, 7 cm high, pistols are 32.5 cm long
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A 19th century dragon Bore Flintlock pistol, with carved detail to stock, 27.5 cm long
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A full stock Flintlock trade pistol, by W. Ketland & Co. Brass mounts on wooden stock, signed, 37.5 cm long
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A fine Persian pure silk Qum rug, in the 'Birds of Paradise' design. 103 x 150 cm
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A Persian pure silk Qum rug, in the 'Gateway to Paradise' design, accompanied with a certificate of origin. 79 x 137 cm
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A Persian pure silk Qum rug, in the 'Birds of Paradise& Presentation of Happiness' design. 107 x 157 cm
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A Persian pure silk Qum rug, with French influences on a coral ground, accompanied with a certificate of origin. 104 x 159 cm
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