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Decorative Arts & Collectables — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:627
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & CollectablesLots with images:626
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:411
Date:28-Oct-2018
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1889 Exposition Universelle, Paris: Gonse & De Lostalot: 'Exposition Universelle De 1889 - Les Beaux-Arts Et Les Arts Decoratifs - L'Art Francais Retrospectif Au Trocadero' [Paris, Journal Le Temps, 1889] with 26 etchings, 9 gravures and 250 engravings in the text. 592 pp. Red cloth binding with gilt decorations and titles, gilt page edges.
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1900 Exposition Universelle De Paris: 'Le Panorama- Librarie D'art' which incorporates a 2.4 meter photographic print of the buildings along the river, 'Une Visite a L'Exposition De 1900' and 'Exposition Internationale Paris 1937' large format book with numerous illustrations and photographs. (3 items). at the 1937 Paris Exposition the Spanish pavilion put together despite the nation's ongoing civil war contained the fair'smost valuable creation: Pablo Picasso's'Guernica', a brutal depiction of the horrors…
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1900 Exposition Universelle De Paris: postcard & trade card collection in album, mainly chromo-lithographic types with advertisements on reverse. Noted Liebig, Maison Paul Mairesse, Grands Magasins du Musee De Cluny, H. Gatinois, Pygmalion Nouveautes, Creme Express, Ch. Jux Confiseur, Perles du Japon, Biscuits Ninot & Bastide, Societe Anonyme Le grand Credit Parisien, Le Chocolat Lombart, etc. (231)
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1900 Exposition Universelle De Paris: stereo Viewcard: the series collection Stereoscopique, Felix Potin: 99 of 100 [lacking only No.6], the stereoscopic photographs in black and white showing views of the Universal Exhibition 1900 in Paris, mounted on uniform, stiff, orange cardboard, each 17.5 x 8.9 cm. with a number and a caption in each left hand photograph, no other text.
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1900 Exposition Universelle De Paris: stereo Viewcards: the series 'Collection Stereoscopique, FeLix Potin': a Part Set of 27 different, the stereoscopic photographs in black and white showing views of the Universal Exhibition 1900 in Paris, mounted on uniform, stiff, orange cardboard, each 17.5 x 8.9 cm. with a number and a caption in each left hand photograph, no other text.
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1906 Milan International Exposition: Bronze Award certificate bestowed upon Ante Marmiroli, Meccanico, of Italy, in the section posts, Telegraphs & Meteorology. 39 x 53 cm. Among other events, the 20km Simplon Tunnel connecting Italy and Switzerland through the Alps was opened during the Exposition. the cartouche at centre left of the certificate features railwaymen looking at Milan from the Simplon Tunnel's portal.
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1910 Bruxelles Exposition Universelle: Award certificate (by C. Montald) bestowing a diploma of honour in group X, Class 60 - France, to M. Lefort, Collaborateur De la Maison Joninon, Leon, a Paris. 62 x 76 cm. the exhibition received 13 million visitors, covered 220 acres and attracted participation from 26 countries.
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1911 Turin International Exhibition: a collection of postcards (35), a souvenir booklet, a pamphlet and an entrance ticket. (38 items).
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The 1925 International Exposition of Modern Industrial And Decorative Arts: a collection of the superb real-photo postcards issued by A.N.Paris. Includes night scenes and a few hand-coloured versions. All different. (157). The International Exposition Of Modern Industrial and decorative Arts (French: L'Exposition Internationale Des Arts Decoratifs Et Industriels Modernes) was a World's held in Paris, from April to October 1925. the term 'Art Deco' was derived by shortening the words Arts Decoratifs, in the…
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Nestle Royalty chocolate bar one penny vending machine, cast iron and enamel on tin, early 20th century, 58 cm high
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Six vintage cigarette lighters, 4 boxed, mid 20th century, the longest 14 cm
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Three vintage cigarette lighters, early 20th century, the tallest 9.5 cm
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Three masks, carved and painted wood, Japanese and African, 20th century, the tallest 26 cm
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'Blue Brand Margarine' convex tin and enamel sign, early 20th century, 50 x 36 cm
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Butcher's belt, 2 steels and knife together with green enamel scales and weights, plus a copper meat cover, 19th and 20th century, meat dish 35 cm across
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Two carved timber novelty brushes, pair of brass dog bookends, T & J Electrical Supplies blotter, metal money box and Sydney Harbour souvenir, 19th and 20th century
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A vintage red plastic telephone, a Corona beer tin sign and a Chillington crocodile enamel sign, 20th century, Corona sign, 51 cm high
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Military badges, medallions, two 1951 silver crowns, Masonic medals, buttons, buckle and accoutrements, 19th and 20th century, (41 items)
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Pen knives, badges, medallions, cigarette holders, ruler, cigar cutter, tie clip, silver napkin ring, cork screw etc, (35 items)
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A carved wooden head with pearl shell inlay eyes, Sulawesi, early 20th century, 38 cm high
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Assorted vintage leather wallets, purses and cases including crocodile skin, snake and lizard skin, 19th and 20th century, (28 items)
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Two hunting knives with sterling silver and ivory mounts, 35 cm each
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American mantle clock, 3 cork screws, 2 paper knives, Australiana mug, 2 pin cushions, pipe stand, box, Disney statue and assorted sundries, (16 items), the clock 31 cm high
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A silver topped walking stick and a swagger stick, 19th/20th century, 92 cm and 76 cm long
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Pharmacists' pill press, 19th century, together with a pair of tailor's scissors, the scissors 38 cm long
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Pepsi Cola advertising tin shop sign, mid 20th century, 120 x 46 cm
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Turf Virginia Cigarettes' tin advertising sign, early 20th century, 60 x 60 cm
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Beefeater Pies' double sided enamel and tin sign together with a 'Country Style Bread' tin sign, 20th century, 59 x 45 cm, and 61 x 51 cm
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Donkey engine, pond yacht, wind-up toys, tins, Mah-Jong set, cork screws and clip, 19th and 20th century, pond yacht 46 cm long
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Kitchenalia: assorted copper and brass cooking pots and pans and sharpening steels, 19th and 20th century, the steels 44 cm long
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Two timber boxes, lorgnette, 3 William's shaving stick cases, and Curfew bell miniature booklet, 19th and 20th century, the booklet 10 x 6 cm
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The White Star liner 'Titanic', a small collection of three rare printed documents which record the excitement and wonder of the creation of the Titanic as well as it's tragic end. 1: a white star line folded brochure [printed 10-29-11] celebrating 'The Largest and Finest Steamers in the World Olympic 45,000 Tons Titanic 45,000' the internal pages showing a detailed cross-section of the sister ships, as well as internal views of several of the public spaces including the internal swimming pool, the Cooling…
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A flute walking stick, bamboo and hardwood, Japanese, Meiji Period, 102 cm long
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A candlestick telephone, 'Commonwealth of Australia P.M.G.', painted metal and Bakelite, early 20th century, 31 cm high
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A Decca portable wind up gramophone in brown leather case, early 20th century, 42 cm high
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Four assorted vintage and antique car and bike headlamps including acetylene nickel plate 'Germania, Herm. Riemann, Chemnitz, Gablenz', Miller, 'Kings Own' and military, the tallest 23 cm
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Three vintage car horns including 'Condor Horn' and 'Ship N Shore Horns', early to mid 20th century, the longest 34 cm
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A walking cane, carved wooden birds head with glass eyes and sterling silver collar, 19th century, 89 cm long
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A walking stick with carved nubian head handle, 19th century, 85 cm long
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A walking cane, carved ivory with Malacca shaft, 19th century, 89 cm long
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A walking stick with bird's skull handle with glass eyes, 19th century, 89 cm long
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A walking stick with Bakelite butterfly handle, circa 1920s, 92 cm long
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A walking cane, sterling silver and ivory, 19th century, 94 cm long
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A walking stick, ivory greyhound handle with silver collar and ebony shaft, early 19th century, 92 cm long
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A walking stick, sterling silver floral handle with ebony shaft, 19th century, 91 cm long
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A walking stick with carved ivory bulldog handle and silver collar, 19th century, 91 cm long
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A Chinese walking stick with carved ivory figured handle and silver collar, 19th century, 87 cm long
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A fine walking stick inlaid with silver and ivory, 19th century, 89 cm long
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A walking stick, carved ivory lion handle with ebony shaft, African, early 20th century, 94 cm long
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A walking stick, carved horn with ivory eye, Scandinavian, early 20th century, 93 cm long
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A walking stick, carved ivory duck's head handle with palmwood shaft, early 20th century, 91 cm long
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A walking stick, deer antler handle with fox whistle, Scottish, 19th century, 93 cm long
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A walking stick, elephant handle, ebony with ivory inlay, Indian, 19th century, 92 cm long
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A walking stick with ivory top and cane shaft, 19th century, 83 cm long
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A walking stick, greyhound handle, ebony with ivory inlay, 19th century, 91 cm long
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A walking stick, ivory handle with cane shaft, 19th century, 86 cm long
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A walking stick, greyhound handle, ebony with ivory inlaid eyes, 19th century, 84 cm long
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A walking stick, large ivory handle with silver collar and cane shaft, 19th century, 86 cm long
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A walking stick with carved elephant handle, ebony with ivory handle, Indian, 19th century, 81 cm long
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A walking stick, brass eagle head handle and cane shaft, early 20th century, 89 cm long
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A rare walking stick umbrella, ivory handle with black lacquered telescopic shaft, Japanese, 19th century, 89 cm long
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A walking stick, carved apple ivory handle with silver collar and cane shaft, Chinese, 19th century, 92 cm long
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A walking stick with unusual carved figured handle, early 19th century, 88 cm long
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Two walking sticks, horn and hoof on cane, German, 19th century, the longest 96 cm
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A walking stick, ivory handle with engraved silver collar, 19th century, 89 cm long
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A walking stick, Murano glass top with silver mount, 19th century, 87 cm long
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A walking stick, sterling silver and cane, 19th century, 84 cm long
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A walking stick, carved timber dog head handle, 20th century, 91 cm long
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A walking stick, ebony inlaid with silver, brass, turquoise and coral, 19th century, 91 cm long
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A walking stick with carved figure in the handle, Japanese, 19th century, 82 cm long
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A walking stick with woven leather handle studded with brass, beech shaft, 19th century, 97 cm long
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A rare walking stick, hand painted wooden shaft with painted steel handle, West African, 19th century, 105 cm long
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A shepherd's crook, carved horn thistle handle with blackthorn shaft, Scottish, circa 1830, 132 cm long
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Camera Corp. of America (U.S.A.): Perfex Speed Candid, c1938 Bakelite bodied 35 mm camera [#9875] with uncoupled rangefinder, Graf Perfex Anastigmat f3.5 50 mm lens. Also, Namco Multi-Flex c1939 metal Tlr-style box camera, a Scott-Atwater Photopal camera & a Seymore Products 'Dick Tracy' camera. (4 items).
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Ferrania (Italy): Condoretta, c1951, non-Rf 35 mm camera [#00161045], with knob wind and exposure counter in base, with Terog f4 40 mm lens in Aplon - Officine Galileo shutter. Also, a Finetta Ivd (with accessory shoe) [#032178] with Finetar f2.8 45 mm lens and maker's leather Erc and a Tanit, c1955 cast-aluminium body camera. (3 cameras).
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Leitz (Germany): Leica bayonet mount camera Leica R3 Safari [#1484782] with matched Summicron-R 50 mm f2 lens [#2877665].
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Tri-Ang tin plate vintage toy tow truck, English, circa 1935, 47 cm long
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Artillery Bank American cast iron money box, 19th/20th century, 16 cm high
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Antique German gaming tokens in olive wood box, 19th century, the box 17 cm wide
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A tin plate clockwork 'Passenger Train Set' (No.5341) in original box, early to mid 20th century, locomotive 13 cm long
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Mickey mouse Joy toys vintage doll, circa 1930s, 29 cm high
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Circa 1830, 'Wallis's New Dissected Map of Asia Engraved From the Latest Authority For the Use of Young Students in Geography' [J.Wallis, No.42 Skinner St. snow Hill]. Printed lithographic map cut into sections and laid down on interlocking wooden pieces, all original, except for one small piece (Caspian sea, which has been restored). 54 x 44 cm at the widest point. Contained in the original wooden box, with sliding lid and printed label. Extremely rare. Victoria and South Australia have not yet been…
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John Lennon & Yoko Ono, LP 'Rock'n'roll' signed by both on front. the John Lennon signature endorsed 'To Karen', the Yoko Ono signature in Japanese. Rare
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A Radiola walnut and Bakelite mantle radio, mid 20th century, in working order, 33 cm high, 47 cm wide, 22 cm deep
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Edison standard Phonograph with horn, early 20th century, 52 cm high, 32 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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Bang & Olufsen Danish Hi-Fi equipment comprising a Beomaster 8000 amplifier/Fm receiver, Beogram 8000 turntable, Beocord cassette and pair Beovox M150 speakers, Display appears to be working (missing some cables, sold in as is condition)
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The Beatles: group with Washington Pottery 'The Beatles' cup && saucer, Beatlemania Sweeps Australia' scarf, black and white stills (3) from 'A Hard Day's Night'. (6 items).
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Australian grand Prix 1997 Ballantine's fine Scotch Whisky (700ml), limited edition 298/1000, sealed and unopened
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Eight bottles of bowls Creme De Menthe in novelty decanters, early to mid 20th century, tallest 22 cm high
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A walking stick, horn and silver handle, 19th century, 92 cm long
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A Florentine pedestal, carved and gilded wood, Italian, mid 20th century, paper label 'Made in Italy', 94 cm high
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A French fire screen, wrought iron and copper, circa 1900, 64 cm high, 53 cm wide
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A blackamoor figural lamp, carved and gilded wood, Italian, early to mid 20th century, 83 cm high
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An 18th century north Italian marquetry walnut bureau/wine servery, interior has been altered to accommodate bottles (most likely in the 19th century), 112 cm high, 123 cm wide, 59 cm deep
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A French bureau de dame ladies desk, kingwood with marquetry inlay, late 19th century, 98 cm high, 73 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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A fine Regency side cabinet, rosewood veneer with ornate brass inlay, English, circa 1825, 94 cm high, 115 cm wde, 34 cm deep
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An English Regency sofa table with drop-sides, rosewood with brass inlay, circa 1825, 70 cm high, 90 cm wide (extends to 150 cm), 64 cm deep
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Edward William Godwin 'Art Cabinet' English Aesthetic movement cabinet in the Japanese style, mahogany and ivory with sabre brass legs, circa 1880s, most likely manufactured by William Watt, London. This Godwin design was detailed and illustrated in 'The Building News' May 10th, 1886 and references an older design from 1877, the 'Four Seasons Cabinet' (now in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London) which was believed to have been exhibited at the William Watt stand at the 1878 Exposition Universelle in Paris…
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Liberty & Co. English Arts & Crafts occasional table inlaid with Tudor rose motif, walnut, satinwood, ebony and beech circa 1900, ivorine makers plaque 'Liberty & Co Ltd London'. 71 cm high, 45 cm wide 45 cm deep
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Anglo-Indian rocking chair, hardwood, silver and mother of pearl inlay, 19th century, 71 cm across the arms
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