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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:595
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & CollectablesLots with images:585
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:402
Date:23-Jun-2019
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'The Story of the Kelly Gang' circa 1909 original daybill advertising poster, approx. 78 x 29 cm printed in black on newspaper-quality stock; predominantly text with a vignette view of Ned Kelly wearing his 'helmet' and firing his gun in a forest scene. The text reads [in part] 'James Wallace presents by means of picture the Lives and Deeds of the Victorian Desperados. The Kelly Gang The Most Thrilling Sensational and Remarkable Picture Ever Taken. The Kelly Gang Its Inception, Its Exploits, Its Capture. A…
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A full-size Australian flag from World War I signed 'J.Foch', by Marshal Jean Marie Foch, Commander in Chief of the Allied Armies The flag is mounted within a large timber frame with an engraved plaque at centre base, overall 89 x 150 cm The plaque reads as follows: This Australian Flag Was Signed For Captain George R. Hamilton, A.A.M.C., A.I.F. At the Hotel Carlton, London, By Marshal Foch On 26th June 1919, the Day of the Signing of Peace. After the March of the Allied Troops Through London, On Which…
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Australian Cricket - photographic Negatives A group of four glass plate negatives (10 x 12.5 cm or 10 x 8 cm) depicting scenes involving Australian Teams on tour in England: i) The Australian Cricket Team, England 1926. ii) The English Team, coming out at Leeds, 1926. iii) Don Bradman waving from his railway carriage, September 1930. iv) Don Bradman and the rest of the Australian team on the steps of Australia House, London, April 24, 1930.
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Hardy Bros. sterling silver and lapis lazuli jewel casket by Hardy Bros. London, circa 1933, 7 cm high, 21 cm wide, 10.g cm deep
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A George V sterling silver mounted tortoiseshell cigar box with shaped sides and chaised edge decoration. By Hardy Brothers, London, circa 1913. 8 cm high, 26 cm wide, 19 cm deep Provenance: Romayne Munro (nee Hordern) of Point Piper and Milton Park, Bowral.
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Georg Jensen Danish sterling silver corkscrew, 11 cm high, 67 grams
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An English sterling silver and enamel dressing table set by Henry Clifford Davis of Birmingham, circa 1924, the mirror 26.5 cm high
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Teesdale Smith Family sterling silver tea service, maker's mark 'E.H.', London, circa 1888, engraved with the family crest and motto, housed in original plush fitted oak cabinet box, with Sydney retailers plaque 'Favelle & Roberts, Sydney'. The cabinet 46 cm high, 78 cm wide, 23 cm deep. the spirit kettle 38 cm high, total weight of the service (includes handles) 3160 grams. Provenance: Teesdale Smith Family Collection
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An impressive George II Irish sterling silver tray by Thomas Johnston of Dublin, circa 1758, engraved with the arms of Thomas Wentworth, 2nd Baronet of Wentworth Woodhouse. Wentworth was named the Earl of Strafford by King Charles I in 1640 and was later sentenced to death by King Charles and executed in 1645. His grandson William Wentworth, 2nd Earl of Strafford (Viscount Wentworth) was a peer and member of the House of Lords of Great Britain, and is believed to have had the tray commissioned. The tray is…
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A superb pair of English sterling silver pepper pots made for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, originally a present from the Salters Company and bearing their crest, manufactured by Garrard & Co. Maker's to the Queen, London, circa 1897, in original plush fitted box, 13 cm high, 380 grams total
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An Edward VIII sterling silver mounted tortoiseshell five piece Desk Set, comprising a compartmented desk stationary box, a desk compendium with the applied initials 'U.M.H.', a pen tray, an inkwell and a rocker blotter. Hallmarked Hardy Brothers, London, circa 1936. Provenance: Ursula May Hordern (1911-1961) then by descent to Romayne Munro (nee Hordern) of Point Piper and Milton Park, Bowral.
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A Georgian sterling silver jug by Samuel Whitford I, London, circa 1793, 10 cm high, 165 grams
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A Chinese silver box with four season and dragon motif, interior beautifully gilded in gold, 19th/20th century, maker's mark to base, 5 cm high, 9 cm across, 185 grams
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A Chinese hand beaten silver tea caddy, circa 1900, 10 cm high, 140 grams
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Set of four Chinese silver whisky beakers by C.J. Co. Shanghai, late 19th century, 5.5 cm high, 240 grams
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A French silvered bronze ewer depicting the marriage of Neptune and Amphitrite, 19th century, 42 cm high
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Hardy Bros. Five piece sterling silver tea service marked Hardy Bros. Birmingham, circa 1960, 28 cm high, 2610 grams total
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A ladies sterling silver travelling set in silk lined blue leather case, made for Asprey's of London, circa 1933, complete and in exceptional condition, each piece monogrammed 'D.K.', the case 50 cm across
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An English sterling silver bon bon basket by Harrison Bros. & Howson, Sheffield, circa 1885, 30 cm across the handle, 770 grams
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A heavy King's pattern sterling silver fish server by George William Adams of London, circa 1845, 31 cm long, 220 grams
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A Continental pierced silver bon bon dish, Belgium, 19th century, 20 cm across, 133 grams
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W.M.F. (Wurttemburg Metalwaren Fabriek) German Arts and Crafts silver plated jewel casket, circa 1900, factory stamp, 12 cm high, 18 cm wide, 9 cm deep
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An impressive English sterling silver cutlery set originally for 18 people with servers and accessories. By Frederick Elkington of London, circa 1888, housed in a four tier canteen cabinet with ebonized finish. Missing one spoon and one knife blade. fabulous weight, 10kg plus
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Georgian fiddle pattern sterling silver forks and spoons (12), by James Harmar of London, circa 1821, 670 grams total
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Set of six silver tea spoons, sterling silver sugar tongs, two forks and a jam spoon, 260 grams total
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A pair of Georgian sterling silver ladles and two 19th century mustard spoons, 130 grams total
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A German Art Nouveau silver plated champagne bucket with glass liner, early 20th century, 26 cm high
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A Georgian sterling silver baisting spoon (29 cm long) by John Lambe of London, circa 1817; together with a pair of Scottish sterling silver ladles Made in Edinburgh, circa 1815, 158 grams total
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Collection of 16 assorted English and Irish Georgian sterling silver spoons including a set of 6 table spoons by Sarah & John William Blake of London, circa 1815, 740 grams total
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Twenty five pieces of Palatina pattern sterling silver flatware by George William Adams of London, circa 1871, 1670 grams total
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An English fish cutlery set in walnut box, silver plate with ivory handles and silver collars, 19th century
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A fine Austro-Hungarian silver plated mesh purse with Bohemian rhinestones, interior set with mirror, 19th/20th century, 21 cm high
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An English sterling silver cutlery service of 56 pieces (setting for 6) plus 2 servers by C.J. Vander of London, circa 1958, approximate silver weight 2000 grams
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A German silver mesh purse, circa 1900, stamped 'German Silver', 17 cm wide, 270 grams
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Silver and silver plated dishes, bowls, tray and floral ornaments, 19th and 20th century, the tray 27 cm across
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Four Chinese silver miniature ornaments, 20th century, the tallest 8 cm high
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An English silver plated three bottle tantalus by Walker & Hall with diamond registration mark, 19th century, 30 cm high
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Set of six tea spoons, enamel and sterling silver by The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, London, in original fitted box
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A jewellery casket, beadwork purse, vanity ware and cigarette case, silver and silver plate, 19th and early 20th century, the casket 31 cm across
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An antique English Sheffield plated candle holder with etched glass shade, 19th century, 57 cm high
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Elkington & Co. cutlery canteen and assorted cutlery, early 20th century, 29 cm high, 54 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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Walker & Hall silver plated fruit cutlery in walnut canteen, late 19th early 20th century, the canteen 31 cm across
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An attractive sterling silver rifle shooting trophy, Sheffield 1882, with a cup mounted above three upright rifles standing on a base. One panel engraved with a military shooting scene; another cartouche vacant. 19.5 cm tall. 240gms.
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A fine English Georgian glass engraved with English rose motif, 18th century, 12.5 cm tall
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An exceptional Stevens & Williams whisky decanter, intaglio cut rock crystal with sterling silver collar, Birmingham, circa 1913, 30.5 cm high
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D'Argental French cameo glass vase, circa 1900, signed on the side 'D'Argental', 10 cm high
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Thomas Webb Rare three coloured cameo glass vase, English, 19th century, acid etched mark 'Thomas Webb & Sons, Cameo', 15 cm high
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Loetz Austrian Art Nouveau irridescent art glass vase, Bohemian, circa 1900, fine ground pontil mark to base, 15 cm high, 25 cm across
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Emile Galle Art Nouveau cameo and enamel glass vase, French, circa 1895, hand signed on the base 'E. Galle, Nancy, Depose', 27 cm high
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A Stevens & Williams English art glass vase, 19th century, 21 cm high
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Lalique 'Formose' pattern frosted glass vase, circa 1924, triple cased glass, signed 'R. Lalique, France', 17 cm high.
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Lalique 'Formose' pattern blue stained and frosted glass vase, circa 1924, double cased glass, impressed mark 'R. Lalique', 17 cm high.
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Lalique 'Ormeaux' opalescent frosted glass vase, designed 1926, engraved and etched 'R. Lalique, France', with additional foil label 'Hardy Brothers Ltd. Australia', 17 cm high
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Lalique Glass vase with gilt decorated top, engraved 'Lalique, France', 20.5 cm high
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Lalique 'Cherubs' French glass vase, post 1949, engraved 'Lalique, France', 26.5 cm high
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Lalique Wild boar French glass paperweight, 20th century, 9 cm long
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Lalique 'Honfleur' set of eight French glass bowls, engraved 'Lalique, France', 15 cm across the handles
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A superb German carved ivory panel depicting a medieval triumphant return with thronging crowds amidst a castle backdrop and harbour scene, housed within a fine tortiseshell frame inlaid with florets of mother of pearl and bound again in ivory with leather backing, 19th century, 44.5 x 37.5 cm overall
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An English Majolica tureen with boar's head finial, circa 1870, 18 cm high, 38 cm acrss the handles
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An Italian Majolica earthenware vase, 17th century, 24 cm high
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A Georgian tea caddy, tortoiseshell and sterling silver with brass bun feet and rosewood interior, English, early 19th century, 12 cm high, 25 cm wide, 12 cm deep
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A pair of cold painted spelter orientalist figures by Arthur Waagen, late 19th century 27 cm high
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A George III ladies travelling dressing case workbox, satinwood, hare wood, blackthorn marquetry inlay, interior sumptuously adorned in matching marquetry with original silk lining. Remarkably, still containing original gilded silver thread barrels and filagree boxes, also contains assorted ivory handled sewing accessories including a fitted ivory spindle or reel holder. Exceptionally fine and rare and in remarkable condition. Inspection a must 17 cm high, 36 cm wide, 28 cm deep Provenance: Christie's…
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A whalebone walking stick with whale tooth Turkmans knot handle inlaid with tortoiseshell and baleen, 19th century, 85 cm high
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A whalebone walking stick with whale tooth handle in the form of a fist and lignum vitae spacer, 19th century, 89 cm high
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A fine walking stick with long ivory handle adorned with a carved snake, ebony shaft, ivory ferrule and woven silver collar, 19th century, 91 cm high
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A shepherds crook walking cane, horn ivory and baleen with brass ferrule, 19th century, 84 cm high
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An impressive walking cane with gold cap engraved 'J.S.N. of Lethane', with carved snake chasing a frog, housed in original fitted case, 19th century, 92 cm high
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An ebony walking stick with ivory top and sterling silver mount, London, circa 1889, 89 cm high
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An antique fox hunting riding crop adorned with a silver top in the form of a fox and pheasant, 19th century, 75 cm long
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A fruitwood walking stick with carved birds head handle, 19th century, 93 cm high
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A Georgian brass and pewter inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy of octagonal section, the hinged domed lid with silver initial plate, enclosing two divided tea compartments with covers, with silver key escutcheon, raised on ball feet. English, early 19th century. Provenance: Christie's Melbourne 15th and 16th of April, 1991.
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An ornate ivory folding fan mounted in gilt box frame, 19th century, with original fan box as well, 55 cm across
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George Owen, Royal Worcester Reticulated porcelain vase with lid, circa 1908, hand signed 'G. Owen.' on the lid and the base as well as inscribed signture to the base, magenta factory mark with crown 'Royal Worcester, Made In England', 9 cm high, 12 cm diameter.
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Bernard Moore Flambe pottery vase, early 20th century, signed 'Bernard Moore', 27 cm high
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Christopher Dresser Linthorpe Pottery spherical vase, stamp and incised signature 'Chr. Dresser, Linthorpe', 24 cm high
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Royal Doulton Morrisian Ware pottery vase, factory backstamped with additional 'Morrisian' stamp impressed 'Doulton Ivory 2622' 31 cm high
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A Bohemian ruby overlay glass vase with a view of The Crystal Palace in London, inscribed 'The Industrial Exhibition For 1851', 21 cm high
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A French glass grape hanging light, circa 1920, 33 cm high
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A pair of French Art Deco koala bookends, patinated spelter and marble, circa 1930s, 16 cm high
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An Art Deco bronze finished spelter figure group of wolves on marble base. French, circa 1930, 44 cm high, 90 cm wide
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Royal Doulton Venitian scenes dessert service, each piece handpainted, titled verso and signed by John Hugh Plant, includes a pair of oval serving dishes, pair of square serving dishes and 12 plates, early 20th century, stamped 'Royal Doulton, England', plates 22.5 cm diameter
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Moorcroft 'Pansy' pattern mantle vase, circa 1935, impressed signature and mark 'Moorcroft, Potters H.M. The Queen, Made In England', 24 cm high
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Moorcroft 'Orchid' pattern dish on green ground, stamped 'Moorcroft, Made In England', and with paper label 'By Appointment, W. Moorcroft, Potters To Late Queen Mary', 12 cm diameter
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Carlton Ware Persian patern vase on Bleu Royale ground, circa 1900, early crown mark stamped 'W & R Carlton Ware, Stoke On Trent, Made In England', with six pointed star marked 'Persian', 25.5 cm high
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Carlton Ware Porcelain fruit bowl, stamped 'Carlton Ware, Made In England, Trade Mark', 37 cm diameter
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Clarice Cliff Fantasque Art Deco cabinet plate, circa 1925, stamped 'Hand Painted Fantasque by Clarice Cliff, Wilkinson Ltd. England', 25 cm across
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A Murano glass statue of Pan titled 'Diavolo' by A. Barbaro, Italian, circa 2007, with original certificate, 59 cm high
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Salviati Murano blue glass vase, Italian, etched 'Salviati, 2001', with original box, 46.5 cm high
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Salviati Murano blue pear shaped glass vase, Italian, etched 'Salviati, 2002', with original box, 38 cm high
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Murano glass conch and two Murano glass vases, 20th century, the tallest 18 cm high
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Benares brass photograph frames, circa 1890s; each 30 cm high, 22 cm wide. (2). A pair of Benares/bidri-ware brass photograph frames, circa 1890s; each 30 cm high, 22 cm wide. (2).
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Baccarat Faceted crystal vase, French, early 20th century, 24.5 cm high
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Baccarat Crystal decanter made for Camus Cognac with gilded collar, 20th century, acid etched factory mark, 30 cm high.
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Clarice Cliff Nine Art Deco plates, circa 1930s, stamped 'Bizarre by Clarice Cliff, The Biarritz, Royal Staffordshire, Great Britain, Regd. No.184849', the largest 30.5 cm across
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Seguso Pair of Murano glass vases, circa 1960, original labels 'Seguso Verti D'Arte, Murano, Made In Italy', 19.5 cm high
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A Dieppe ivory wolf statue, ivory purse, ivory plaque and whale's tooth, 19th century, the wolf statue 8 cm across
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Amphora Art Nouveau pottery vase, Austrian, circa 1910, impressed crown mark stamped 'Amphora, Austria', 40 cm high
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Edvard Hald Swedish glass decanter made for Orrefors, mid 20th century; together with a Bohemian crystal jewellery box, Italian glass box and an etched glass decanter, the tallest 22 cm high
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A Whitefriars tall ruby glass vase, English, circa 1960, 32.5 cm high
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