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Traditional European and Australian Decorative Arts — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:685
Sale Title:Traditional European and Australian Decorative ArtsLots with images:613
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:427
Date:7-Apr-2019
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Japanese copper ships lantern, by Tokyo Nippon Sento Co. Ltd. Osaka, of cylindrical form with copper lid and base, with protective bars and carry handle, height 59 cm
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19th century Windsor wheel back chair in yew wood, with curved back centre splat with wheel motif and flanked by spindles, arms on spindle supports shaped seat on turned stretchers united by stretchers
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English 19th century Windsor chair, in yew wood, with curved crest rail and centre splat flanked by spindles and solid arms, shaped seat, on four turned legs united by stretchers
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Military travel trunk, of rectangular form, plaque H.C Wells U.S.N.R (United States naval reserve) // Lieutenant
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Good Edwardian inlaid rotating bookcase, of square form, the top decorated with inlaid musical instruments and cross banded borders, with two shelves,with gallery surrounds, height 82 cm
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Australian silver plate and emu egg centre piece, with central emu egg carved with lyre bird and emu, above fern leaves, above kangaroo and emu, all on oval base resting on four ball feet, height 33 cm
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19th century mahogany wheel barometer, by F. Leoni, Andover, the case with swan neck pediment over a hygrometer, thermometer and mirror, height 114 cm
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Set of five 19th century framed portrait miniatures, depicting an image of Raphael, Michelangelo and portraits, each one of rectangular form, with chamfered corners and gold surrounds, set within a mother of pearl frame, 23 cm x 13.5 cm
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Good Edwardian ivory portrait miniature, of oval form, decorated with a portrait of a lady wearing a lace bonnet, in three quarter sinister, signed L.B and dated 1900, set within a fine beaded frame, within a gilt wood framed, diameter 5 cm (portrait)
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Sterling silver and ivory portrait miniature, hand painted with a lady in sheer white veil, set in a sterling silver frame, 7 cm x 5.5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a scholar holding a walking stick and book, coloured with pigment, signed to base, height 5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a scholar holding a peach, coloured with pigment, signed to base, height 5.5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a scholar holding a walking stick and peach, coloured with pigment, signed to base, height 5 cm
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Two George III sterling silver spoons, hallmarked, London, 1773, I.C, and London, 1778, maker rubbed, of tapering form, total weight 96gm, length 22 cm and 20 cm (2)
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Pair of George III sterling silver serving spoons, hallmarked, London, 1779, T.N (Thomas Northcote), of tapering form, with tapering oval bowls, total weight 186gm, length 22 cm (2)
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Two George III sterling silver serving spoons, hallmarked, London, 1773, I.S (possibly John Schofield), and London, 1764, B.B. Both with tapered handles, total weight 132gm, length 22 cm and 20.5 cm (2)
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Two George II sterling silver spoons, hallmarked London, 1774, T.D (Thomas Dealtry) and London, 1771, makers marks rubbed, total weight 109gm (2)
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Set of six Edwardian sterling silver forks, hallmarked, London, 1908, Walker & Hall, in fiddle pattern, total weight 418gm (6)
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English sterling silver three piece coffee service hallmarked, Sheffield, 1963, Hardy Bros, comprising teapot, hot water jug and creamer, of pear form, with gadrooned floral borders, raised on four bun feet, total weight 1422gm (3)
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Russian icon, of rectangular form, depicting a storyboard with figures and horse, with script, in tones of red, brown, green and white, 27 cm x 23 cm
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Russian icon, of rectangular form, painted with Madonna and Child, within border accented with figures, with script, in tones of red, maroon and green, accented with gilt, 26 cm x 21 cm
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Late 19th century Russian icon, of rectangular form, on wood, painted with baby Jesus and three figures, with dove and two figures seated above in the clouds, with gilt and patterned surrounded, framed and behind glass, signed verso, 26 cm x 20 cm (image). Provenance: Purchased Davidsons, 2009, then private collection Sydney
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18th century Moustiers faience puzzle jug, with a pewter thumb piece, of baluster form with three spouts and a pierced cylindrical neck, painted with two figures and birds, in tones of blue, green, orange and yellow on a white ground, height 25 cm
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18th century Moustiers faience covered tankard, with a pewter cover and thumb piece inscribed Stanislaus G. Rex, the body of cylindrical form, painted with two figures in a landscape scene, in tones of blue, green, orange and yellow on a white ground, height 28 cm
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Twelve Meissen onion pattern porcelain plates, with central floral motif set within a reticulated border accented with floral cartouches, together with a circular serving dish, in tones of blue and white, marks to base (13)
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Austrian Schutz Cilli Majolica ewer, of compressed spherical form with scroll handle, decorated with central mythical creature and acanthus and floral motifs, resting on a circular foot, in tones of blue and white, impressed mark to base, height 25 cm
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Royal Worcester porcelain ewer, of tapering ribbed form, with loop handle, accented with prunus blossom, painted with flowers and accented in gilt, shape 1047, height 20.5 cm
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Royal Worcester figural salt dish, in the form of a dolphin surmounted by a clam shell, height 11 cm
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Bisque porcelain figure, depicting a woman by a well with pitcher, height 25.5 cm
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Bisque porcelain bust, depicting Apollo, mounted on a pedestal, height 21.5 cm
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Bisque porcelain bust, depicting Diana the huntress, mounted on a pedestal, height 21 cm
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English 17th century oak bible box and cover, of long rectangular form, with sloping sides with carved frieze work in the form of entwined circles, length 98 cm
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Dutch Colonial trunk on stand, the rectangular trunk sitting on stand, set with two inlaid drawers with turned wooden handles, above a carved apron on four turned baluster legs, 86 cm x 65 cm x 21 cm
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George III knee hole desk, in flamed mahogany, with rectangular cross banded border, above a pair of beaded drawers, above a central door, flanked by pedestals set with three drawers, on bracket feet, 81 cm x 83 cm x 49 cm
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Pair of Louis XV carved fauteuil, in walnut, with a carved crest rail and upholstered back, above scrolled arms and covered seat on cabriole legs (2)
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Pair of Murano glass figures, depicting a man and women dressed in hats in tones of red, white and gold fleck glass, height 29 cm (2)
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Pair of Murano glass birds, in vibrant tones of green, orange and clear class, length 41 cm, 42 cm (2)
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Castellani glass vase, of shaped form, with elongated neck and baluster body, in tones of red, black and milk glass, height 36 cm
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Castellani glass vase, with shaped ruby glass vase, upon a clear globular support with air bubble motifs and incased blue glass, original label verso, height 22 cm
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Murano glass dish, of half facetted egg form, in red and purple glass, length 14 cm
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Castellani glass vase, of pilgrim form, with poppy decoration, in tones of red, white and black glass, original label verso height 32 cm
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Ladies platinum and diamond cocktail ring, with central oval cut diamond, 0.90ct, surrounded by twenty tapered diamonds, 1.10ct, total weight 6.88gm
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Ladies 18ct white gold and diamond engagement ring with three brilliant cut diamonds in four claw setting, 1 x 0.58ct diamond and 2 x 0.80ct diamonds
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Wonderful diamond and ruby love brooch, in the form of two birds seated on a branch facing each other set with ruby eyes surrounding to central diamonds, length 5 cm
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Good Georg Jensen sterling silver Art Deco brooch, set with central roundel of horse's head, flanked by bar, impressed factory marks
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White opal and 18ct gold dress ring, with oval shape opal in a floral setting, total weight 7.57gm
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Ladies 18ct white gold, emerald and diamond ring, with 4.89ct oval cut emerald, surrounded by twenty two round brilliant cut diamonds, total weight 6.85gm, with valuation certificate
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Ladies 18ct white gold, emerald and diamond ring, with central circular emerald in floriform setting, accented with diamonds, total weight 8.69gm
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Theodore Fahner silver and enamel brooch, of circular form, decorated with a central floral enamel work, with enamel surrounds in tones of blue, green, white and yellow
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Lovely Chinese enamel and agate brooch, with central agate cabachon, surrounded floral enamel work
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Chinese carved mammoth tusk, of rectangular form, the interior carved with the eight immortals on stand, length 36 cm
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Chinese carved mammoth tusk, carved with Kwan yin seated on a lotus base, above a seated Buddha flanked by guardians, on stand, height 23 cm
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Lovely large pair of Italian Majolica Blackamoors, depicting two boys in traditional eastern dress with feather hats, holding spiraled columns, in tones of green, pink, yellow and white, height 92 cm (2)
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English sterling silver pocket watch, hallmarked Chester, 1865, with white circular enamel dial, with subsidiary seconds dial, with Roman numerals
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Nine Georgian sterling silver spoons, hallmarked, London, Glasgow, various dates, with tapering handle and fiddle pattern, total weight 383gm, (9)
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Set of six George III sterling silver teaspoons, hallmarked, Dublin, 1815, T.T, in fiddle pattern and monogramed, total weight 107gm,(6)
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Beautiful late Georgian silver pocket knife, decorated with fish in a pond, length 8 cm
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Victorian sterling silver Trick opening vesta, hallmarked London, 1876, Jb (John Batson), inscribed 'Benson & Hedges old Bond Str' to interior lid, in the form of a fob watch, with engine turned decoration and central medallion with monogram, total weight 35gm, length 4.5 cm
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Victorian sterling silver trinket box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1890, H&A (Horton & Allday), of shaped rectangular from with crimped edges, with oval medallion to the lid surrounded by wave decoration, with gilt interior, total weight 39gm, length 7 cm
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Sterling silver purse, hallmarks rubbed, of conventional form, suspended from chain, total weight 76gm
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Silver snuff box, of rectangular form, decorated with floral motifs to the lid and sides, with reeded base and gilt interior, total weight 37gm, length 6 cm
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George III sterling silver vinaigrette, hallmarked Birmingham, 1816, I.S, (John Shaw) in the form of a handbag with engine turned decoration, with gilt interior, missing grille, total weight 18gm, length 4 cm
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Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette, hallmarked Birmingham, 1883, H&T (Hilliard & Thomason) of rectangular form with engine turned decoration and central medallion inscribed 'Miss Bishop//1888', with gilt interior and grille decorated with tulip and acanthus motifs, total weight 17gm, length 3.5 cm
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George IV sterling silver vinaigrette, hallmarked Birmingham, 1825, W.S (William simpson), of rectangular form with reeded body and floral border, with central name plate to lid with initials A.M.E., with gilt interior and grille decorated with acanthus and floral motif, total weight 19gm, length 3.5 cm
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Georgian sterling silver vinaigrette, marks rubbed, of rectangular form, with central name plate, decorated with floral motifs, with gilt interior
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Unusual Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1900, Ce&Fd Ltd (Constantine & Floyd Ltd), of circular form, with engine turned decoration to both sides, with central medallion to one side, total weight 21gm, length 5 cm
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Victorian sterling silver vesta case, marks rubbed, of rectangular form, with cartouche and floral surround, height 5 cm
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Italian silver vinaigrette, marked 800, of circular form, decorated with figures to the lid, total weight 13gm, length 2.5 cm
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19th century the Union Bank of Australia limited, Cheque book, George St Sydney, twelve stubs used dated 1899
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19th century the English Scottish Australian Chartered Bank Cheque book, eleven cheques left, stubs dated 1869 to 1871
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19th century the city Bank Cheque book Sydney, eighteen cheques left, stubs dated 1878 to 1880
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19th century Union Bank of Australia Sydney, with seventeen cheques, stubs dated 1856 to 1866
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Quantity of Australian Colonial Bank Exchanges, including the London Chartered Bank of Australia, Wilcannia, 1885, together with 19th century English Bank exchanges
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Quantity of Australian Colonial Bank Exchanges, including Bank of New South Wales, Sydney 1849, 1974, 1891, 1898, 1891, Commercial Banking Cooma 1879, and some English bank exchanges, with others
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Quantity of Australian Colonial Bank Exchanges, including Commercial Bank Cooma 1878, and Sydney Warne and Reid stock exchange, Bank of New South Wales Increase of capital from 1250,000 pounds to 2000,000 pounds with stamp, Bank of Queensland, 1892 and more
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Quantity of Australian Colonial Bank Exchanges, including eight from the Commercial Bank Sydney, 1854 and New South Wales exchange, 1844, and much more
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Group of 19th century and 20th century Australian and London Insurance Policies, many displaying early stamps
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Two Australian Insurance Receipts, c.1911/13, for Phoenix Assurance Company, Australian branch to Sir Daniel Cooper, one with one pound duty stamp and five shilling duty stamp, the other with two ten shilling duty stamps and two two shilling and six pence duty stamps (2)
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English late 17th/18th century oak coffer, of rectangular form, with carved frieze of arched panels and demi lune motifs, on square feet, 68 cm x 137 cm
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Georgian tilt top breakfast table, in mahogany, with rectangular top, turned pedestal on three splayed legs, 71 cm x 89 cm
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Edwardian rotating bookcase, of square from, set with three tiers, with gallery sides on three feet, height 108 cm
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Good 18th century oak book press, or rectangular form, with a metal screw plate, 50 cm x 64 cm
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17th /18th century oak coffer, of deep rectangular form, with hinged top, with metal hinges, the whole supported on four straight legs,70 cm x 122 cm x 53 cm
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Edwardian ladies double pedestal desk, of rectangular form, set with gallery back and two drawers above a tooled green leather top with central drawers flanked by four graduated drawers, 86 cm x 65 cm x 21 cm
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Australian Begg & Greig Revolution Telegraph, of circular form with copper border, diameter 29 cm
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French nautical compass, by Bbt Doignon, with black circular dial in brass fitting, diameter 32 cm
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Brass nautical air Vent, of tapering cylindrical form, with circular opening, mounted on stand, height 70 cm
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Scottish ships Telegraph, marked Mechan & Sons limited, Scotstoun Glasgow, with enamel face, in brass and iron housing, height 49 cm
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Regency double drop side table, in mahogany, with double d-end drop sides, on tuned and tapered supports with gate leg action, 76 cm x 119 cm
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Lovely 17th century oak coffer, of rectangular form, with hinged top, carved with geometric frieze work above panels on four square feet, 68 cm x 130 cm x 56 cm
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19th century Windsor chair, in yew wood, with curved back, above centre splat, surrounded by spindles, on shaped seat, on turned legs united by stretchers
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Late Charles II oak gate leg table, with a circular top, upon turned legs, with gate leg action united by straight stretchers, 73 cm x 113 cm
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English 18th century oak coffer, of deep rectangular form, the hinged top above panel work, above a long narrow drawer on four straight legs, 82 cm x 103 cm x 53 cm
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English 18th century gate leg action double drop side table, in elm, with d-end sides, raised on turned legs united by straight stretchers, with gate leg action, 70 cm x 130 cm
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Late 17th century oak court cupboard, with carved frieze, above three doors with roundel panels flanked by carved supports, above a rectangular top, above arched molding and carved doors, 45 cm x 162 cm x 51 cm
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Of four provincial ladder back chairs, set with five graduated shaped splats, on a rush seat, on four turned legs united by stretchers (4)
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Of four provincial ladder back chairs, set with five graduated shaped splats, on a rush seat, on four turned legs united by stretchers (4)
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Set of eight provincial spindle back dining chairs with spindle backs, above a wooden seat on turned legs, united by turned stretchers (8)
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Victorian Hearth bench seat, with a curved paneled back, shaped ends and bench seat, height 77 cm
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George III oak corner cabinet, with stepped pediment, above rectangular door, with reeded sides
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