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Fine Decorative Arts; Fine Jewellery — Lawsons

Auction House:LawsonsNumber of lots recorded:383
Sale Title:Fine Decorative Arts; Fine JewelleryLots with images:383
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:264
Date:25-Oct-2018
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Large ceramic leopard of large size and roaring ferociously, bearing teeth in a sitting position. Probably Italian made, height 55 cm, width 24 cm, depth 33 cm
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Large Chinese 'Grape' charger with scalloped edge and decorated centrally with bunches of grapes and surrounded by a floral pattern, diameter 52 cm
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Cartier Briecase Les must De Cartier' vintage Cartier briefcase in Burgundy leather.;The front gracing the Cartier logo. Gold/Gilt/Brass details on corners and top handle. Two gilt clasp closures with security code. The inside is lined in Burgundy leather with four compartments and sleeve pockets to store documents, 30 cm x 40 cm x 6 cm
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Peach coloured glass epergne of finely detailed cut and scalloped base, below three tissue shaped bowls, intersected by hanging cut glass fern leaves, the central section with a large glass bowl, height 29 cm
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Good 19th century French green marble and slate mantle clock with white enamal dial and bregeut hands, surmounted by a bronze figure of and eagle taking a serpent and wreath. The movement unsigned and untested, height 50 cm width 56 cm depth 16 cm
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Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch presented in frame and detailing design/specs of the torch, size of frame- 90 cm x 54 cm
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The Sir Ross Smith flight 'My Own story of the Flight' pub c1919 together with commemorative mounted picture of Event official souvenier detailing Australian aviators Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smithas first to fly by from England to Australia in under 28 days in late 1919 and winning the the commonwealth Govt prize of 10,000 pounds. The picture showing the Vickers-Vimy biplane and the landing at Richmond Aerodrom in Sydney
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Pair of Chinese green dragon stick stands with timber stands - wedding gift Hong Kong 1958 in the Famile verte tradition and decorated with ferocious green dragons surrounded by red and green flames and summounted by a cross hatch and patterned band to the top. Stamped 'Decorated in Hong Kong' to base, Height- 46 cm
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Carved jade boulder on stand well carved and large in size depicting Shoulao in a mountain scene sitting on a carved timber base, height 21 cm
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Hand held whale harpoon with a wrought iron and steel head, with a wooden shaft rope laced and tied on the shaft. Probably early 20th century, length 214 cm
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19th century French white marble clock signed Leroy Paris with white enamelled dial hand Gothic hands, surmounted by a bronze horse figure gated in and a bubble glass backing, height 42 cm width 32 cm depth 16 cm
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19th century parian ware figure of Princess Beatrice inscribed to base 'Princess Beatrice, Mary Thornycroft sculptured in 1848' and sitting in a conch shell, height 24 cm, width 20 cm
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A Charles Ulm official mail envelope reportedly carried by Ulm himself on his Tran-Tasman flight in April 1934 between New Zealand and Australia, the flight was in his plane 'Faith in Australia, 9 cm x 15 cm
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A Lladro 'Returning from the Well' figure by Jose Luis Alvarez of a Spanish lady with pot full of water on her head returning home with a hitched dress and bare footed. Glazed in earthy red, purple and blue, stamped to base.
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A Royal Albert Old Country Roses dinner service comprising of ten mains plates, six entree plates, six soup coupes & underdishes, five cups, six saucers & plates, teapot, coffee pot, sugar & cream jug
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A set of six sterling silver knives with pistol grip and nice curved flat blades;Hallmarked Sheffield, Wostenholme, 1912;Weight 140g;Length 16 cm.
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Album of early mostly military related photographs and prints featuring international destinations such as the Middle East and Europe and interesting subject matter such as World War I photos, early plane photo print and soldiers in trenches, circa early 20th century.
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Antique mahogany writing slope with brass fittings, black leather insert slope two drawer secret compartment, twin inkwells and key (RD695), height 16 cm, width 35 cm, depth 24 cm
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Art Deco style bronze of lady after Bruno Zach with dress spread wide and in a Art Deco dress as if in the middle of a dance. Standing on a marble base, height 53 cm
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Australian Chivalry Reproductions in colour and duo tone, official war paintings well presented in a bound book, with Australian emblem to front and displaying beautifully colour pictures/plates with corresponding text to the event. Comes in box
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Baccarat pair of crystal lustres candlesticks with studded fluted base and top, hanging crystal spears and fluted mid section. Marked to base, height 30 cm
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Blue and white Chinese dragon vase with two curved handles and in the pear shape and decorated with a fierce dragon to mid section. Marked to base, height 35 cm
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Blue and white Chinese peach bowl Yongzheng marked interior decorated with peaches and exterior decorated with dragon and pheonix, marked to base, diameter 14 cm, height 7 cm
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Blue glazed Chinese vase Kangxi marked height 29 cm in speckled blue glaze and in the bottle shape, marked to base, height 29 cm
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Brass on marble sculpture of a boy with a conch Joyfully blowing a conch shell like a horn and standing on a marble base, height 51 cm
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Bronze bust of lady well carved and sculptured lady head amongst flowing robes on a marble base, height 23 cm
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Bronze on marble knight on his Steed of a knight and reared horse in full armour as if in battle, standing on a oval marble base, height 41 cm
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Carved export ivory case elaborately carved depicting villagers in a village scene to both sides, 11 cm x 7 cm
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Carved ivory pig with Piglets together with ivory plums Consitiong of mother pig and 6 piglets all lying on thier side as if suckling and three geart shaped plums or chillies.
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Carved white stone pendant on rosewood stand featuring a carved pendant of Guanyin with pierced rosewood stand, height 24 cm
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Cast metal lady form figural table lamp in the Nouveau style of a lady with flowing robes and holding up a cone shaped light, and standing on a graduated base.Condition- Good/Fair- has been previously painted over, some loss to patina to back and arm. Untested;Height 92 cm
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Celadon Chinese Pourer of small proportions with a nice shaped handle and dragon themed spout, height 20 cm
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Ceramic horse head Giving the appearance of marble, a large horse head bust with mouth open as if in full gallop. Probably Italian, height 50 cm, width 50 cm, depth 13 cm
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Chairman Mao ceramic figure standing proudly in brown coat and holding his hat behing back. Marked to base, height 43 cm
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Charles Kingsford Smith signature in album the signature is in an antique autographed album the dedicated frontpiece dated 1909. It contains many other autographs, comments and pictures (drawings artworks, etc) from senior girls at Roseville girls College and Sceggs, Darlinghurst of the early 1920s. The albumn also contains a watercolour painting of the Southern cross monoplane by Kingsford Smit dated 25-11-29
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Chenghua marked Chinese censer with raised handles and sitting on three feet, marked to base, height 16 cm
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Chicken blood seal in red with white veins and seal to bottom and script to side, height 14.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white plate marked to base the interior featuring mother and child with floral designed edge, and bamboo designed exterior. Two rings mark the base, diameter 22 cm
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Chinese bronze mirror decorated with dragons and Chinese script, central nub and in a circular shape, diameter 19 cm
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Chinese Huanghuali cosmetics box, 'Jingjia' with metal trims, raised on four hoofed feet, with top hinged panel for supporting a bronze mirror, carved with five stylised Qilong panels, front double doors opening to reveal single drawer inside, 41 cm wide, 41 cm deep, 25 cm high (lid closed)
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Chinese lapis lazuli snuff bottle well carved with floral motif and in a striking blue colour, Length- 6 cm
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Collection of early photographs (10) of large size and pertaining to early Australian scenes including,gold panning, wool shearing and collection, Syndey streetsand coastal shipping scenes, 35 cm x 25 cm
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Collection of four Australian commemorative medals comprising of;1) Eureka rebellion, Ballarat, Dec 1854;2) Honor to A.I.F, Anzac day 1918;3) Victory and the Peace of 1919;4) the visit of H.R.H Prince of Wales 1920
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Colonial themed Australian Almanac c1844 depicting a view of Sydney from the north shore and detailing events passed, 51 cm x 71 cm
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Derrick Smith lidded tureen in lovely stoneware with tinges of brown bands to lid and mid section, stamped to base with enmblem, and 'Doulton Studio' to base, height 15 cm, diameter 24 cm
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Dorlyn Silversmiths Chafing dish by Tommi Parzinger of large proportions, in brass with a graduated lid, large bowl and x-frame stand. Marked to base, height 25 cm, diameter 26 cm
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Dorlyn Silversmiths coffee pot by Tommi Parzinger well crafted brass coffee pot in segmented, tapering form, a niceley shaped handle and spout and graduated three tier lid with finial. Stamped to base, height 28 cm
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Doucai plate Yongzen marked interior decorated with red Chinese character and with eight treasures, marked to base, diameter 20 cm
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Doucai wine cup decorated with colourful scrollwork pattern to the base, and archaic characters to the top. Marked to base, height 5 cm
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Early 20th century Miniture portrait of a young girl in golden frame with ringlet for attachment to chain, and featuring a smiling young girl in a blue dress, 8 cm x 6 cm
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Early 20th century sterling silver hinged box of significant size, with banded pattern to lid and engraved to top as a gift to 'F.Carrick & Co Ltd, 1929';Hallmarked London, C1926 by Sampson Mordan & Co, height 4.5 cm, width 19 cm, depth 9.5 cm, weight 852grams
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Early brass 'Spirit of St Louis' cigarette lighter together with medal and first day cover the lighter marking the first solo Trans-Atlantic flight by Charles Lindbergh in 1927 and the first day cover and medal commemorate for the 50th anniversary of the first solo flight accross the Atlantic. Issued in 1977
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Early card 'A Memento of the Worlds Greatest Achievement in Aviation and Broadcasting' c1928 with photographic print of Monoplane the card a souvenier from radio station 2BL Sydney detailing the flight of Charles Kingsford Smith and Charles ulm in the Southern cross across the Pacific Ocean in June 1928. The print depicting the Southern cross over the harbour bridge
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Early Moorecroft Florian Ware vase by Alfred Mcintyre with the neck, shoulder, mid section and base having different symmetrical and floral banded patterns, the rim outswept with a gilt rim. Stamped to base, early 20th century, height 31 cm
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Early photo album of various Towns and Countries of several locations including Dublin and Cyprus, military examples and also photos of Dublin zoo with an emu.
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Early postcard of 'Bushie' with another of 'Digger' Bushie was the first dog officially sent to the Boer war and Digger was the A.I.F mascot in World War I
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Edison home Phonograph combination type model 'E' with Rolls in oak and with a protruding rod that selects a 2 or 4 minute stylus by flipping or half-turning the 2/4 indicator on the rod. Comes with cygnet horn (Serial no. 391101)
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Edwardian sterling silver card case, the cover with flroal patera, below are ribbons with festoons, drops and monogram, the reverse plain, Birminghma c1908, maker possibly E.C.
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English hallmarked sterling silver mug with scrolled detailed handle, extended rim and sitting on a single foot.;Hallmarked Birmingham C1912 (maker Unkown), height 10 cm, weight 100g
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Fairy lustre Stoke on Trent vase decorated with a mix of tones and featuring a lady in Royal garb amongst the forest standing in a pool of water. Stamped to bottom, height 21 cm
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Famile rose Chinese vase Qing marked in the globular shape and decorated with hand painted floral scroll work in a variet of colours on a light blue background, height 30 cm
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Famile verte dragon pot with red and green dragons, flames and symmetrical patterns and marked to shoulder, height 24 cm
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Famille rose export dish decorated with rooster among flowers and scrollwork and floral pattern to edge, diameter 23 cm
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Fendi briefcase in black with gold coloured mounts and locks, a black leather strap binds the middle with Fendi logo. The interior fitted with what resembles a possible ostrich leather compartment and labelled with a brass mount 'Fendi S.A.S Roma Made in Italy, 34 cm x 44 cm x 8 cm
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Fine early 19th century miniature of a lady of oval shape and of a lady wearing early 19th century garb, with headwear mounted in a metal frame, length 9.5 cm
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Fine Japanese embroidery featuring lions finely crafted and featuring a male and female lion and lioness lying amongst the grass, presented in a black frame, 55 cm x 74 cm
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Fine pair of Victorian sterling silver mustard pot & salt, in a bold rococo revival style, with scroll and rocaille work, pierced at the sides and raised on shell capped feet (placement of hallmarks), the mustard with intertwined branch handle and cover, both with blue glass liners with star-cut base, Birmingham c1838, maker indistinct
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Flambe Chinese vase Qianlong marked in the flambe glaze with blue base and twin deer handles, marked to base, height 26 cm
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Framed terracotta sculpture by George Tinworth titled 'A time to Love' finely crafted and sculptured relief, depicting Jesus and his disciples blessing children surrounded by trees. 'A time to love' is inscribed to the bottom and signed by artist to bottom right of steps. Nicely presented in a mahogany and glass frame, 40 cm x 23 cm
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Frank Fowler, 'Southern lights and Shadows' pub 1859 Brief notes of three years of experience of socoal literary and political life in Australia, 17 cm x 11 cm
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French 950 silver standard set of spoons and forks in the fin-de-siecle style with floral pattern with head of minerva and makers mark consisting of 7 forks and 6 spoons, weight 1.05 Kilos
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George griffin, 'With bat and Ball', pub 1897 together with A.G steel & R.H Lyttelton 'Cricket' pub 1888 twenty five years reminiscences of Australian and Anglo-Australian cricket, griffin played for South Australian and captained Australia. A chapter in 'Cricket' is devoted to Australian representative cricket in 19th century England p314
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George III sterling silver cream jug London circa 1779 with shaped handle and decorated with floral script and basket with bird, a shield/emblem graces the front.;Hallmarked London c 1779 maker unkown (S.?), height 10 cm, weight 80grams
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Glass and gilt trim drinks suite consisting of 13 wine glasses with gilt trim and a large jug with gilt band, all detailed with ribbon and floral scrolling work, height of glasses 16.5 cm, height of jug 24 cm
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Good pair of James Dixons & Sons Arts & Crafts silver candlesticks, with round nozzle and pan, on a square shaft and base with simulated rivetting. JD&S is the main manufacturer of these but other firms such Edwards & Co but also Amstelhoek, Holland. Design is attributed to Jan Eisenloeffel, height 23 cm, weight 624grams
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Good set of 8 Marquis by Waterford Crystal glasses with large cut crystal bowls and base and tapered stem, watermark to base, height 22 cm
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Green glass column form kerosene lamp of large proportions, with a graduated base, fluted column mid section summounted by a rippled lime green kersoene holder and adorned by a green tinged shade with vase design, height 64 cm
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Guangxu mark & probably period vase with timber stand - purchased Shanghai c1947 of globular shape and in a nice aubergine glaze with hints of red, extended lip and on a carved timber stand. Marked to base, height (no stand) 31 cm
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Gustav Becker Medaille D'Or dome clock (pendulum string damaged) in brass with a white dial adorned by three finials, stamped to rear and serial number 2119925. Presented niceley in original glass and timber dome, height 31 cm
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Hardy Brothers Sydney silver topped inkwell with a cut crystal base and the top mounted with detailed floral scroll work interlocked with emblems and a hinged lid, height 7 cm, diameter 10 cm
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Impressive mid 19th century French gilt & marble bronze mantle clock with by Marti & Cie with bold leaf feet, issuing bronze angels with up raised arms, below a gilded scroll work and surmounted by a figure of mother and child and globe. With white enamelled dial and trefoil hands, height 52 width 31 cm depth 16 cm
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Jadeite snuff bottle carved with dragon and in an oval shape with red stopper, comes with timber stand, length of bottle 7 cm
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Japanese carved ivory Bijin early 19th century, and well carved figure of a Japanese lady holding skirt, her dress and hair/face highlited with colours. Signed to base, provenace ex Woollahra antique Galleries, height 20 cm
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John Stephens 'The History of the rise and progress of the New British Province of South Australia' published 1839 in blue cover with gold emblem featuring kangaroos. (SA Founded in 1839), 23 cm x 15 cm
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Kangxi marked Chinese vase decorated with trees and bamboo on a white field. Marked to base with mark and customs seal, height 27 cm
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Kangxi marked Famile rose jardiniere decorated with cartouches pertaining to Chinese ceramics, scrolls and kites. Marked to base, height 17 cm, diameter 20 cm
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Lalique lidded container featuring figural lady nudes in frosted glass and featuring nude ladies to top and sides. Marked R.Lalique France to base, height 6 cm, width 9.5 cm
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Large blue and white dragon themed jardiniere decorated with large dragone to centre and surrounded by floral scrollwork, below is featured by waves. Ming marked to the rim, height 40 cm, diameter 43 cm
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Large Chinese chicken blood seal of large square form shape, characters to side and seal to bottom, height 15 cm
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Large collection of stereoscopic cards an extensive collection 'South African war through the Stereoscope', Underwood and Underwood, European Examples, early Australian Duke of York Celebrations and many more (Aprox 500+)
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Large cut crystal vase with well cut crystal bands running the length of the vase, in cylindrical form, height 50 cm
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Large dragon charger, Xianfeng marked decorated with green ferocious dragons on a blue ground with scalloped edge and floral and flame design. Marked to base, diameter 45 cm
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Large Jiajing marked vase in light blue with extended rim and with four detailed floral inserts to mid section. Marked to base, height 38 cm, width 27 cm
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Large Kangxi marked charger decorated with soldiers on horses storming a castle to centre and floral scrollwork, to edge. Four ribbon cartouches grace the exterior rim, marked to base, diameter 43 cm
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Large plum shaped Chinese vase decorated with blue and red flowers on a white background and with extended rim, height 39 cm
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Late 19th century German bisque figure of a lady holding watering jug and wearing a traditional colourful dress, looking to the skies. A miesen style mark appears to base, height 39 cm
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Late 19th/20th century sterling silver mount cameo glass vase with a bulbous bottom section and decorated with a floral display, comes in a shade of brown glass, height 22 cm
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Late Victorian/Edwardian two drawer mirror with serpentine front and with fitted drawers, shield shaped mirror attached to carved shaped supports, in mahogany, height 60 cm, width 44 cm, depth 20 cm
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Leica Dbp Ernst Leitz Wetzlar camera with 1:2 NR 1300913 f=5 lens with cap, numbered M2-1076294;condition good-general Ware from age, untested;Length 14 cm
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Lidded bronzed Chinese vessel in the archaic style with symmetrical bands to op and mid section, height 21 cm
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