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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:667
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:651
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:493
Date:22-May-2018
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A French bronze figure group, a greyhound with a spaniel, on oval bronze base, signed P.J. Mene. 23.5 cm x 12 cm x 17 cm
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A pair of bronze dancing figures by Ernest Rancoulet (French 1870-1915), both in classical dress, the man representing 'Harmonie' and the woman 'La Danse', both signed, on later wooden bases. Height 38 cm
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A small bronze figure of a Muay Thai fighter, the figure with tattooed sides, dressed in a loincloth, balanced with one knee raised in fighting stance. On wooden plinth base. Height 16.5 cm
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After Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879) bronze spelter sculpture 'Djinn Etalon Arabe', the Arabian horse well modelled beside a rustic log form fence. Length 4 cm
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A spelter bronzed figural candlestick, raised from an onyx plinth base. Repair to arm. Height 48 cm
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A brass and serpentine manta ray sculpture, with wings outstretched and long tail supported on a steel rod to a serpentine base with part polished top. Width 39.5 cm, height 28 cm
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A bronze sculptured female torso, the dark patina with green verdigris highlights. Height 41.5 cm
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A brass sculpted crocodile skull on a serpentine boulder, finely detailed and cast as two sections, the natural river worn pounamu boulder with polished top. 40 cm x 30 cm x 23 cm
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A pair of gilt metal curtain hooks, along with four more in brass
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A cast aluminium Liberty's of London shop sign, polychrome painted, armorial design, inscribed 'Agent For Liberty', with alternate hanging or counter top easel mounts to reverse. Height 55 cm
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A Burchell's zebra skin rug, in good order. Length from tip to tail 290 cm, width 190 cm
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Two adult whale rib bones, natural curved form, white finish with tan toned sections and ends. Length 152 cm and 170 cm
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A taxidermied head of a fallow deer, with 14-point antlers, depth from wall 59 cm
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An impressive male American buffalo (bison) taxidermied head with full winter coat, his horns blackened, glass eyes. 67 cm x 70 cm x 57 cm
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A taxidermied shoulder mount of a Thar, with a lush winter coat. Depth from wall 67 cm
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A 20th century scrimshaw whale's tooth depicting an amorous Indian couple riding upon a camel, the text to the reverse referring to the fascination of the artists of the east with such themes, 'Bundi-Kotah style...'. Length 12.2 cm
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A 20th century scrimshaw whale's tooth, engraved 'The Paddle-Steamer Soho Enters the Mouth of the Scheldt in 1853' depicting that scene, finely worked and highlighted in black. Length 15 cm
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A 20th century scrimshaw whale's tooth, finely engraved and stained in black with a scene of a whaling long boat being broken in two by a whale, figures falling, etc., signed 'C.S. Raleigh, 1877'. Length 13.5 cm
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A 19th century scrimshaw whale's tooth of a British military ship's officer, good old variable colourway of brown, tan and paler tones, remnants of black ink highlights. Length 13 cm
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A large whale's tooth, natural curved form tapering to a point and with semi-polished finish. Length 18 cm
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A large old whale's tooth, semi-polished finish. Length 19.8 cm
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An old large whale's tooth, matt polished finish with some old discolouration. Length 17 cm
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An old large sperm whale tooth, matt polished finish, showing some discolouration of age. Length 18 cm
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A contemporary scrimshawed whale's tooth, showing a Chinese market scene and entitled '1000 B.C.', detailed in black, smooth overall finish. Length 15 cm
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An old sperm whale tooth, semi-polished finish, the base cut allowing it to stand. Length 13.5 cm
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A 20th century scrimshaw whale's tooth, the wide flattened oval section tooth decorated in black with a single sampan under sail, matt polished finish. 12 cm x 6.5 cm
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A 19th century scrimshaw whale's tooth, decorated with the portrait of a British Naval Officer inscribed 'Nes', details in black, aged staining to tooth, a chip to pointed end. Length 12.5 cm
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A vintage whale's tooth, natural textured finish with small semi-polished tip end. Length 12 cm
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An impressive collection of Pacific seashells, including a large baler shell, a nautilus shell, conch shells, etc
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Eight miniature ivory horses, in varying poses. 4.5 cm x 4 cm average size
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A carved antler small figurine, two rats climbing over a woven hat, carver's mark of three crossed fish to base. 6.5 cm x 5 cm
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A small carved antler figurine, in the form of a kangaroo, on naturalistic base, maker's mark of three crossed fish to base. 5.5 cm x 6 cm
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A small antler carving, in the form of two turtles side by side, maker's mark of three crossed fish to base. Length 6 cm
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A small carved antler figure, in the form of a frog, maker as previous lot. Length 4 cm
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A small carved antler figure, in the form of an owl sitting on a branch, on a separate antler stand. Maker's mark as previous lot. Height 6 cm
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A small antler carved figure, in the form of a lizard on a rock, maker's mark as previous lot. Length 6 cm
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A small antler carving, in the form of two toads on a curled up snake, maker's mark as previous lot. Length 6 cm
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A small antler carved figure, in the form of a toad, maker's mark as previous lot. Length 5.5 cm
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A small antler carving in the form of a mother blue whale mother and calf, maker's mark as previous lot. Length 13 cm
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A small antler carving, in the form of a skull, attached to an antler stand, maker's mark as previous lot
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A small antler carving in the form of a water buffalo calf, makers mark of three crossed fish set in a small bronze plaque to the base. Length 6 cm
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A small antler carving, in the form of a snail, maker's mark as previous lot. Length 3.5 cm
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A small antler carving in the form of a rat rolling on his back, maker's mark as previous lot. Length 5 cm
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A carved broadbill bill, decoration of marlin, mahi mahi and waves. Length 57.7 cm
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A 19th century whalebone cane, plain tapering shaft, small chip to top. Length 92 cm
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A dog's head handled walking stick, the head carved from horn, mounted with a sterling silver ferrell to a malacca cane stick. Length 89 cm
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Four various walking sticks, one with horn handle, another with silver mounts
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A 19th century ivory letter opener with tusk handle, Length 43 cm
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Four 19th century ivory mounted dressing table bristle brushes, two pairs, both with wild boar crests
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A collection of 20 antique beaded lace bobbins, 17 made of bone and three of wood
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A Victorian tortoiseshell card case, with hinged lid and fine ivory clashed detail at the opening. 10 cm x 7.5 cm
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Two ostrich feather fans, one with natural colour and mother-of-pearl sticks, the other a crimson colour with faux tortoiseshell sticks
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Three early 19th century black lacquer and papier-mâche snuff boxes, two circular with painted picture scene lids, the other rectangular
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A Victorian mahogany writing slope, hinged lid with cut brass inlay and similar design to the keyhole escutcheon opening to reveal a lined and fitted interior with a secured drawer and recessed handle to the side. 50 cm x 29 cm x 20 cm
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A small Victorian leather box, in the form of a small travelling trunk with metal and pearl stud detail, the interior with two small compartments containing stoppered scent bottles. 12 cm x 7 cm x 10 cm
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A Georgian multi-sided tortoiseshell tea caddy with dome top and ivory mounts, the engraved sealed escutcheon within abalone ribbon inlay. Some distress. Length 14.5 cm, height 14 cm
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A Victorian etui, the Moroccan leather case printed with a Swiss chalet and mountain scene, the interior velvet lined and containing sewing accessories, mirror to interior of lid. 13.5 cm x 10 cm x 2 cm
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A 19th century European jewel box, squat sarcophagus shape raised on gilt metal feet, decorated in coloured inks and pen work with Arab figures to the lid and stylised leaves and flower heads as borders patterning the cavetto and walls. 30.5 cm x 25 cm x 12 cm
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A French cigar box, in kingwood veneers, the interior fitted to accommodate 40 petit corona cigars, the side inlaid in herringbone pattern, the lid bookmatched quarters with crossbanding, brass engraved cartouche and brass clashed edges. With key. 23 cm x 12 cm x 12 cm
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A French parquetry jewellery case by Maison Alphonse Giroux et Cie. Paris, of serpentine commode shape with four wing hinged drawers beneath a hinged lid, the ebonized surfaces embellished with applied cut brass mounts and two oval miniature oil panels of garden scenes, the interior with kingwood veneers and ruched satin lining. 35 cm x 24 cm x 23 cm
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A rare late 19th century Swiss singing bird music box, the crisp-tooled gilt metal engraved case of rectangular form, slide button switch to the front releasing the hinged lid and exposing the iridescent feathered singing bird, with articulated bone beak, the wings and body move from side-to-side with accompanying synchronised bird song, standing above a grilled and engraved oval panel. Key wind, working order, hinged back flap revealing the key. 9.8 cm x 6.5 cm x 3.5 cm when closed
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A French amboyna games box labelled for Alphonse Giroux, Rue du Coq, Saint-Honore, Paris, the coffered lid inlaid in ivory with a cartouche flanked by griffins and scrolling tendrils on an ebony panel, the cavetto and walls inlaid with brass stringing. The palisander interior fitted with four lift out compartments holding mother of pearl jetons and four packs of playing cards. With key. 32 cm x 25 cm x 10 cm
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A French marquetry jewellery box, oblong with canted corners, the lid inlaid with a cut brass cartouche on a field of burr maple, framed by shell and brass borders inlaid in ebony and palisander. Conforming decoration to the fascia with similar to the sides, the interior with deep buttoned red satin lining. 23.5 cm x 17 cm x 12 cm
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A French marquetry jewellery box, with shaped walls and canted corners, the lid inlaid with a cut brass framed shell cartouche set on a field of burr maple, satinwood and kingwood within a clashed brass edge, the interior with turquoise moire satin lining. Raised on brass ball feet. 27.5 cm x 20 cm x 14 cm
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A 19th century French marquetry dressing case, the lid inlaid with cut brass, copper, shell and various timbers, with conforming elements to the fascia and sides. The interior with deep buttoned coffered and mirrored lid, four scent bottles and a selection of implements. 33 cm x 23.5 cm x 19 cm
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A 19th century French jewellery box, of cushion topped serpentine shape, with cut brass inlaid cartouche, stringing and clashed edges, veneered in various timbers including amboyna, kingwood and ebony. 38 cm x 28 cm x 16 cm
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A 19th century Macassar ebony dressing case by J. Bradshaw & Sons Liverpool, oblong with brass stringing and clashed edges, an inlaid cartouche engraved with a cockerel crest and dated 1871, the interior fitted with silver topped jars and containers engraved with conforming crest, hallmarked London 1869, along with razors and implements in a removable tray. 31 cm x 22 cm x 14 cm
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A 19th century macassar ebony work box - writing slope, with brass and shell inlay, opening to reveal a gilt tooled red leather writing surface, ivory and shell bobbins, silver thimbles, etc. 26.5 cm x 23 cm x 11 cm
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A French Boulle stationery compendium, of credenza shape inlaid in cut brass, red tortoiseshell and white enamel on an ebonized ground, with ormolu edges and high relief floral urn to the drop front, opening to reveal a velvet writing surface and maple lined interior, compartmentalized to hold two ink wells and papers. With key. 35.5 cm x 15 cm x 27 cm
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A 19th century mother of pearl inlaid ebony workbox, the emerald green satin lined interior fitted with an array of mother of pearl and ivory sewing implements. With key. 30 cm x 22 cm x 12 cm
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A Chinese lacquered writing slope, oblong, the lid decorated with a sampan upon a lake with Mt. Fuji in the background. 37 cm x 24 cm x 14 cm
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A 19th century French palisander box, with an inlaid cartouche to the top framed by cut mixed coloured metals and ivory wreaths and ribbons. 32.5 cm x 22.5 cm x 12 cm. Key missing
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A 19th century French amboyna escritoire, with cut brass inlaid strapping and cartouche to the lids, opening to reveal a palisander interior with gilt tooled leather writing surface and compartments with two inkwells. 33 cm x 26 cm x 10 cm
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A French birds-eye maple games box labelled 'Commoy - Rue St. Dominique - Lyon', the lid inlaid with a brass shield cartouche set in kingwood and ebony encircled by a square fret line, framed by a more elaborate square fret border of brass and mother of pearl on an ebony ground. The palisander interior fitted with four lift-out compartments holding colour stained bone jetons, an octagonal dice well and space for playing cards. 32 cm x 24 cm x 6 cm
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A 19th century walnut writing slope, with enhanced figured graining, brass mounts and jasperware cartouche to the opening to reveal a coromandel wood interior with gilt tooled leather writing surface and compartments with inkwell, wax seal and key. 31 cm x 24.5 cm x 10 cm
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A teak oblong box with brass inlay and clashed edges, the hinged lid with a central cartouche framed by four cruciform quadrants and a line of rondels, conforming decoration to the walls. Brass locking strap to the front. 25.5 cm x 14 cm x 12 cm
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A 19th century French Morocco leather covered dressing case by Veuve Pierre Somani et Fils, fitted with an arrangement of silver plate mounted faceted clear glass jars, bottles and boxes, the lift-out trays enclosing grooming implements and toilet requisites, the case marked 'Vve P Sormani & Fils, 10 Rue de Charlot, Paris', c.1880. 34.5 cm x 25 cm x 17.5 cm
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A Victorian quartered oak decanter case, oblong with brass strapped corners and bale handle to the lid, the front opening to reveal an interior fitted to hold three decanters and glasses, replaced with three later claret jugs. 37 cm x 22 cm x 27 cm
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A Regency mahogany tea caddy, the interior fitted with two lidded canisters flanking a glass mixing bowl. 31 cm x 15 cm x 15 cm
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A Victorian birds-eye maple writing slope, with decorative edge to the hinged lid. 30 cm x 21 cm x 13 cm
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An Arts & Crafts brass oblong box, the hinged lid with swing handle, the top and sides decorated with stylised fruit and leaves, the interior with a removable tray. 34 cm x 18 cm x 21 cm
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A vintage Louis Vuitton 'Cabas Piano' shoulder bag, with original tags and dust bag. 40 cm x 31 cm
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An vintage Louis Vuitton red Epi Leather 'Jasmin' handbag, in soft rounded shape with double zip enclosure and leather handles
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An vintage black Chanel 'Caviar' leather tote bag, with quilt stitching and gold metal fittings. With dust bag. As new
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A brand new Michael Kors 'Ashbury' leather 'Grab Bag, in pebbled finish, ecru colour, with original tag and care card, together with Michael Kors shopping bag
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A vintage crocodile skin handbag, deer antler handle with silver caps set with coral and turquoise, silver and ivory buttons on the body of bag and latch. 47 cm x 33 cm
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Two impressive polished kauri gum pieces, both with multiple sides, in bright crackled honey tones. 509gm. Lengths 15 cm and 18 cm
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Two polished kauri gum pieces, one domed shaped, the other six-sided, in bright crackled honey tones. 775gm. Lengths 9 cm and 10 cm
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Two polished kauri gum pieces, one of cylindrical form, the other free form, in bright crackled honey tones. 614gm. Lengths 14 cm and 17 cm
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Two polished kauri gum pieces, one angular, the other curved, in bright crackled honey tones. 361gm. Lengths 9 cm and 11 cm
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Three small polished kauri gum pieces, two in bright crackled honey tones, the other two-toned honey and butterscotch. 201gm. Lengths 6 cm, 8 cm and 9 cm
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A late 19th/early 20th century Persian Mughal illuminated book, includes 10 fine hand painted miniature paintings, the printed text pages repeating. Painting size 16.8 cm x 10 cm
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Reprint copy of 'New Zealand Graphic & Descriptive' by C.D. Barraud, 1977 edition 561/1000, in original packing box
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Approximately 11 various publications, on New Zealand trout fishing
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Approximately 11 various publications, on New Zealand trout fishing
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A selection of Hardy Bros., and other tackle catalogues
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An early 20th century 'Winslow Health & Hygiene Series' medical display chart, detailing 'Excess Mortality Due to Alcohol', 'Retardation Due to Alcohol', 'The Nervous System', etc., printed on paper sheet backed on linen mounted on two rods to allow for rolling. 170 cm x 110 cm
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An early 19th century English Thomas Harris Culpeper-type brass microscope, wheel adjustable focus, the stage with engraved signature 'T. Harris & Son, British Museum, London', the original boxed base with single frieze drawer containing original brass and ivory fittings. Height 38 cm
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An early 20th century mahogany and glazed cased barograph, engraved with retailer's name, 'E.P. Mallory, Bath'. 36.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 19 cm
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An early 20th century rosewood infill smoothing plane, parallel sides, closed handle, Scottish pattern, sole length 9½ inches
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