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Antiques & Decorative Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:315
Sale Title:Antiques & Decorative ArtsLots with images:310
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:240
Date:23-Jul-2009
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A Graflex Model 2 Film Pack Adapter on a Speed Graphic Back, with a Kalart Synchronized Range Finder
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Morgan & Lester 'Graphic Graflex Photography' Fourth Edition 1942, together with a booklet 'The Pacemaker Graphics Instruction and Reference Manual'
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Leitz Leica M2 3.5 cm chrome body camera,1960 with a Leitz 3.5 cm bright line Viewfinder Magnifier, Leica serial number 1011569, Summicron 3.5 cm f2 lens, and a Leitz hood
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Three Western Master Universal Exposure Meters, 1: Western Master II, model S141/735. 2: Western Master IV, model 461-4. 3: Leather cased Western Master V, model 461-5
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A Bag of Leitz Leica Accessories, including filters, lens caps, 9 cm view finder magnifier and others, hoods
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A Leica Cased Classic Leitz Leica M3 Chrome Camera with 3.5 cm, 5 cm, and 9 cm Lenses, camera serial number 1110040 (1965), with intercangeable lenses: Summaron f 3.5 3.5 cm lens, a Summarit f1.5 5 cm lens and an Elmar f4 9 cm lens, a Leitz 3.5 cm view finder magnifier, hoods and a filter, in a fitted Leica camera case
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A Width German Mannesmann Multiblitz Press Universal Flash and Battery Case,
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Thornton Pickard, Victory Reflex camera with Cooke F4.5 lens, 2.1/4 x 3.1/4' SLR, patent no 6283.12, with tripod and leather case
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A Selection of Dark Room Developing Items, including a Paterson Tank System 4 with instuction booklet, a vintage timer, thermometers and grips, in a black case
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Ian Mason Photograph, Opening Parachutes for Testing Purposes., mounted on card
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Ian Mason two photographs, R.N.Z.A.F 'rial Views of white Island, one rear stamped R.N.Z.A.F photo Gisborne, Serial No. C2120, date 4/11/43, crown Copyright, the other entitled 'White Island Useful Landmark for Aviators. Both mounted on card
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Ian Mason photograph, 'Warhawks in Formation', mounted on card
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Ian Mason, two photographs, Union Airways of New Zealand Ltd. And Royal Mail Aircraft 'Kuaka', mounted on card
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Ian Mason Wartime Aviation Photograph, Front Propellor Details, mounted on card
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Ian Mason Three Photographs, World War II Pacific Island Coastal Scenes, one with a partially submerged destroyer
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Ian Mason selection of Nineteen New Zealand Herald photographs, Royal Tour 1953-54.
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Ian Mason Photographs, Yachting and Marine Subjects, the large quantity shot over several decades and featuring many accomplished sailors and helmsmen including Sir Tom Clarke on his racing yacht, 'Buccaneer'
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Ian Mason photograph, Beatle George Harrison, with a tear at the top
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Ian Mason Photographs, Glamour and Beauty, including Mrs Auckland 1970
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Ian Mason photographs, Royal Tours in New Zealand, a selection of images
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Ian Mason photographs, opening of the Auckland harbour bridge
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Ian Mason photographs, New Zealand mixed inc. Dignitaries, General Interest
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Ian Mason photographs, mixed New Zealand Scenery, Holidays
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Ian Mason Photographs, New Zealand Hunters and Gatherers
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Ian Masons photographs, large quantity New Zealand Airforce World War II Years
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An Arabian Large Trunk, the hinged cover and front surfaces ornately decorated with brass beading, carry handles to the sides, the interior with an upper small compartment. Width 103.5 cm. Depth 46.5 cm. Height 55.5 cm
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An Antique Copy of a Holy Family Group, oil on canvas. Frame Height 125 cm. Width 152 cm
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An Antique Copy of Reubens Portrait of His Sons, Albert and Nicholas, oil on canvas. Frame Height 165 cm. Width 101 cm
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A Late 19th century Needlepoint Tapestry, a scene of two lasses relaxing beneath leafy trees with their pet dogs and a goat. Note; quite faded. Frame Height 118.5 cm. Width 97.4 cm
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A Turkish Silk on Silk Finely Handknotted Small Rug, the three border guards each with repeat stylised floral motifs enclosing a large ornate medallion on a cream field. Length 123 cm. Width 64 cm
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An Apprentice Chest In Kauri, the two shaped panelled doors opening to reveal three full drawers below two half drawers, each with porcelain knob small pulls. Note; with some faults, loss of one drawer pull. Width 41 cm. Depth 26 cm. Height 31.5 cm
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A late 19th century French bed in veneered mahogany, the shaped solid head and tail boards with carved cresting standing on decorative carved feet, the shaped rails also veneered. Height 151 cm. Width 150 cm
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An Oriental decorative iron bound trunk, in dark stained pine, the interior with three small drawers. Height 47 cm. Length 105 cm. Depth 47 cm
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A handknotted small rug, three geometric patterned borders enclosing a central panel containing four geometric medallions, on a deep red ground. Note; damage to one edge. Length 165 cm. Width 93 cm
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A Turkish Yagci Bedir handknotted wool rug. Length 164 cm. Width 107.5 cm
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A geometric patterned handknotted tribal rug, in predominantly browns. Length 176 cm. Width 95 cm
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A handknotted rug with a russet field, of browns and indigo geometric motifs. Length 199 cm. Width 132.5 cm
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An Ornate Cast Iron Pub Table, Note; one tripod support with a break. Height 74.5 cm. Diameter 55 cm
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A 20th century ornate clock and pedestal stand in the French style, the gilt metal mounts highlighting a black paint finish with painted floral decoration, the pedestal with a rouge marble top, enamelled Roman numerals to the dial, the clock surmounted by a child playing a musical instrument. Height 191 cm. Width 44 cm. Depth 25 cm
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A Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy dial clock, the named large dial with black Roman numerals mounted to the brass clock, the sides and back panels floral foliate engraved and also named Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy 1798 London, and surmounted by a large bell, the clock supported on four brass legs with ball feet. Note; the dial with some white paint retouching. Height 33 cm
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A Vintage Anatomical Wall Large Chart, American Frohse, Plate No.2, edited, revised and augmented by Max Brodel. Frame Height 167 cm. Width 112.5 cm
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A Vintage St John Ambulance Association Full Size Man General Anatomy Wall Chart by J Teck, showing especially the muscles. Length 159.5 cm. Width 72.5 cm
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A Vintage Anatomical Wall Large Chart, American Frohse, Plate No 7, edited, revised and augmented by Max Brodel, showing sections of the head, mouth cavity, jaws, and neck. Length 182 cm. Width 109.5 cm
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A vintage Denoyer - Geppert series wall map of Canada, map Jii, edition 1933. Length 171.5 cm. Width 111.5 cm
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A Vintage Denoyer - Geppert Winslow Health and Hygiene Series Wall Chart, W10 The Nervous System, W9 Secretion and Excretion. Length 170.5 cm. Width 111 cm
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A Vintage Johnstons Illustrations of Botany Wall Chart, from the original drawings selected & arranged by Professor Balfour, Sheet 3. Inflorescence, Whorls of the Flower, Sheet 10. Illustrations of Natural Philosophy. Length 133.5 cm. Width 107.5 cm
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A Shoulder Mounted 8 Pointer Velvet Sika, supported on a wooden mount on a naturalistic base. Height 140 cm
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A French Antique Iron Wine Cage, the metal open frame with shaped wires to support each bottle, the cage with a lockable grille, 19th century. Height 161 cm. Width 54.5 cm. Depth 59.6 cm
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A 19th century Anglo-Indian Woodcarved pedestal circular small table, the tilt-top with a border of stylised birds and a lion carved in low relief enclosing a plain surface above the pierced foliate carved sloping apron, the top supported on a foliate carved stem on a square form base which is elaborately carved with a dragon to each corner and four birds 'Supporting' the pedestal. Note; some faults. Height 70 cm. Diameter 63 cm
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A Candlestand or torchere polychrome decorated with Medieval scenes, the wood surfaces painted with individual figures and banquet scenes. Note; some losses. Height 94 cm
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A Swedish rustic pine vintner's or carpenter's work bench, the work surface with a central trough, large wood screws to each end and supported on a stretcher base. Width 182 cm. Depth 65 cm. Height 73 cm
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A 19th century set of six country chairs in elm, with blade backs and shaped solid seats, the turned legs joined by stretchers. Height 81 cm
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A 19th century pine kitchen dresser, the base with two cupboard doors below two drawers with turned knobs, the dresser top with two fixed shelves. Height 196.8 cm. Width 103 cm
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A pair of armchairs, maroon/burgundy leather upholstered, similar in style to the above couch, loose cushioned seats and raised on casters. Width 76.5 cm. Depth 98 cm. Height 90 cm
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A Victorian three drawer sideboard in pine, the cupboard door and drawer fronts with turned knob handles, the shaped upstand with a long shelf below a semi-circular small shelf. Height 120.5 cm. Width 121 cm. Depth 49 cm
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A Victorian Dining Table, supported on turned and foliate carved tapering legs, on brass casters. Width 135.5 cm. Depth 121.5 cm. Height 75.2 cm
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A Spanish oak open bookcase, the four fixed shelves with moulded facings, the side panels with moulding, the whole raised on shaped small feet. Height 150 cm. Width 95 cm. Depth 37 cm
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An Old Book Box Desk in Oak, on a stretchered later base, the desk with fruiting vine carved decoration flanking the key hole, iron hinges. The interior with three small drawers. Width 73.5 cm. Depth 52.5 cm. Height 95.5 cm
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A 19th century Linen Press in Mahogany and Flame Mahogany Veneers, the two doors with shaped panels above four graduated full length drawers, each veneered in flame mahogany, the drawers with decorative turned handles above a shaped apron flanked by compressed bun feet, the interior with with two sliding shelves. Height 211 cm. Width 146 cm. Depth 57 cm
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A Bow Front Cabinet in Mahogany, on bracket feet, the interior with a shelf. Note; some small faults. Height 120.6 cm
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A Victorian armchair, the shaped wood frame with scroll carving and open work to the crest, the chair upholstered in contemporary red, grey and blue striped textile and supported on carved cabriole legs. Height 102 cm. Width 74 cm
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A set of twelve Hogarth engravings of Industry and Idleness. Note; some frames with faults. Frame. Width 51.5 cm. Height 44 cm
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A Late 19th/Early 20th Century Pair of Oak Chairs in the Elizabethan Style, the panelled backs with diamond carving enclosing a tudor style rose, flat solid seats, the turned front legs joined by a stretcher with lesser stretchers joining the front and back legs. Depth 111.2 cm. Height 121.5 cm. Depth 60.5 cm
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An Antique Oak Book Box Desk on Later Stand, the desk with iron hinges and lock plate and the front with fruiting vine carved decoration, the slope with a book rest lifting to reveal an interior fitted with a small cupboard, supported on a stretchered oak base with turned and carved decorated legs. Width 74 cm. Depth 48 cm. Height 102 cm
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A French Late 19th/Early 20th century Gilt Metal Mounts Secretaire, the lift-up top with butterfly veneers and an engraved brass edge, the false drawer front with a drop-down catch release, pulls out to reveal a small writing surface with gilt tooled green leather inlay and an interior of three small drawers below a shallow shelf, the secretaire supported on slender tapering cabriole legs with gilt metal classical decoration. Height 79.2 cm. Width 65.5 cm. Depth 46 cm
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A 19th century Adjustable Three Panel Fire Screen in Mahogany, comprising of two sliding panels and a central pull-up panel, each double sided and covered in classical patterned textile, the wood frame supported on brass capped casters. Closed Width 58.2 cm. Closed Height 99 cm
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A 19th century giltwood armchair, the moulded frame with shell, acanthus and floral decoration in relief, the back, seat and open-arm insets upholstered in mid green velvet. Width 70 cm. Height 107 cm
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An Allen & Hansbury chrome floor adjustable lamp, height 61 cm
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An Edwardian 'Le Zephyr' spelter figural lamp, entitled 'Le Zephyr, Par a Moreau', the classical figure with butterfly wings, mottled glass small shade. Height 54.5 cm
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A Victorian Three Button-Back Armchair, upholstered in a modern brocade textile version of chinoiserie figures playing traditional stringed instruments, camels and flowers on an oyster ground, the wood frame supported on turned front legs raised on white porcelain casters. Height 98.5 cm. Width 81.5 cm
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A Victorian balloon back chair, the seat upholstered in the matching fabric to the above
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A Set of Three Elegant Siru Blown Glass Venetian Lanterns, each lobed pod form with a surface finished in frosted or sand blasted pale amber and fitted within a simple metal wire frame. Two as wall lights with electrical fittings, the third as a ceiling shade. Height 28 cm
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A French style marble insert circular side table, the legs with goat hoof feet and joined by beaded concave stretchers, 'Distressed' paint finish. John Colby & Sons original retailer sticker, circa 1920s - 30s. Height 76 cm
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A 19th century slate and marble mantel clock, brass Le Japy & Co movement 1887, the dial with decorative Arabic numerals in black. Note; small faults
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A late Victorian corner cabinet of small proportions, constructed of various timbers with a dark stained finish, the shaped panel slender door opening to the interior with one fixed shelf, heavy moulded pediment. Height 61 cm. Width 56 cm. Depth 38.5 cm
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A Victorian Pembroke Table in Mahogany, with a single drawer, the turned tapering legs on brass and brown porcelain casters. Width 81.4 cm. Closed Depth 50 cm opening to Depth 97.4 cm. Height 74.2 cm
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A fine Andkhoy Afghanistan Kelle handknotted rug, complex indigo and cream floral designs on a madder red field, enclosed by multiple borders with stylised floral motifs on fields of ochre, madder and indigo. Length 316.5 cm. Width 215.5 cm
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A 19th century American wall clock no 2, Sessions clock Co, large white painted dial with black Roman numerals, the glazed door named 'T.E Howse Watchmaker'. Note; some faults. Height 98.5 cm. Width 46.3 cm. Depth 13.8 cm
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A Vintage Counter Glove Lamp in Brass ex George Court Building, Auckland, with 'Artificial' and 'Daylight' lamps. Height 70 cm
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A Student's Lamp in Chrome, Height 39 cm
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An Art Deco style table lamp, the hexagonal column on a stepped square base and surmounted by an stepped octagonal 'Yellowed' milk glass shade. Height 63 cm
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An Angle Poise Lamp, in black finish
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A Swedish Satin Birch Karl Johan Biedermeier Style Sofa, with a decorative open back and an upholstered drop-in seat. Width 184 cm. Depth 63 cm. Height 80 cm
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A French pair of armchairs, the ivory painted frames with floral mouldings and upholstered in pale grey-green velvet. Note; some faults. Height 92.2 cm
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An Ornate Vitrine in the Continental Style, serpentine fronted and gilt metal mounts, the cupboard door and panels painted with romantic scenes below a frieze slide, decorated with putti, a similar decoration to the shaped pediment, the glazed display cabinet with a velvet-lined interior and two shaped glass shelves, on cabriole legs. Width 69 cm. Height 180 cm. Depth 37 cm
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A Desk in the French Manner, gilt metal mounts, the drawer opens to release the cylinder revealing a fall-front writing slope and three frieze small drawers below a shallow shelf. Width 81 cm. Depth 56 cm. Height 101 cm
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A pedestal stand in veined white marble, the vase shaped stand with a key pattern motif to the centre. Height 105 cm. Top 25 cm square
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A Victorian set of eight balloon back dining chairs in mahogany, with overstuffed seats and supported on turned and carved tapering legs. Height 90 cm
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An Unusual Late 19th century Work Table in Mahogany, with a drop-down small leaf to the front, a drawer to the side and standing on turned legs supported on white porcelain casters, the lid lifting to reveal a geometric compartmented well flanked by a fixed tray of open small compartments fitted over the side drawer. Closed Depth 50 cm. Open Depth 69 cm. Width 77.5 cm. Height 77 cm
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A mid 19th century chiffonier in flame mahogany, comprising two panelled cupboards below a shaped apron drawer, the upstand back and pilasters with simple carved decoration, reduced back. Depth 64 cm. Width 124 cm. Height 127 cm
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A 19th century Walnut Card Table, the fold-over top with highly figured veneer (with faults) on a birdcage base, original white casters. Width 91 cm. Closed Depth 44.5 cm. Height 73 cm
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An attractive walnut credenza, comprising two shaped cupboards flanking a central mirrored door, typically decorated with floral inlay, the conforming top in grey flecked marble. 2nd half 19th century. Note; lacking some original mouldings. Height 90 cm. Depth 45.5 cm. Width 153 cm
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A Late 18th/Early 19th century Grandfather Clock in Mahogany and Flame Mahogany Veneers, the broken swan neck pediment with finials and inlaid panel above an arched hood which is flanked by turned and reeded pillars, the painted dial with floral and bird decoration signed Alexr Bowie Bonefs, pierced and gilded hands. Width 50 cm. Depth 23.5 cm. Height 216 cm
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A Persian Handknotted Prayer Rug, with calligraphy woven signature to the upper border, the field with a stylised 'arch' and incorporating floral and animal motifs. Length 182 cm. Width 114 cm
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A Victorian Oak Desk of Small Proportions, the desk surface with a green leather inset tooled in gilt, three frieze drawers with decorative metal knob handles and brass escutcheons, the turned tapering legs on brown ceramic casters. Width 131 cm. Depth 69 cm. Height 78 cm
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A Victorian Chiffonier Bookcase of Small Proportions in Mahogany, comprising two glazed cupboards above two arched panelled cupboard doors with flame mahogany veneers. Width 89.5 cm. Depth 36 cm. Height 184 cm
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A Classical Beauty Lead Light Window Tall Panel, the central oval medallion panel painted with a semi-clad figure in a relaxed stance, with her left arm draped over an architectural column and holding a vessel in her right arm, surmounted by a large urn and a ribbon below. Height 155.2 cm. Width 62 cm
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A fine Andkhoy Afghanistan Kelle rug, handknotted, the six border complex guards enclosing a complex central panel on black and red fields. Length 286 cm. Width 201 cm
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Dallas Seccombe-Young Original Art, 'Kauri on Wry', mixed media, recylcled timbers refreshed and revitalised. Vertical signature. Frame 80.2 cm square
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Dallas Seccombe-Young Original Art, 'Gone Bush', artist identifies with Colin McCahn in disappearing into the wilderness. Mixed media including an old tile, pelmet section and welsh slate. Vertical signature. Frame 63.8 cm square
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