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The Estate of the late Robert Valerian Bunda — Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)

Auction House:Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:366
Sale Title:The Estate of the late Robert Valerian BundaLots with images:289
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:298
Date:16-Sep-2007
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A two handled crusader plate tray, with engraved decoration
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A small cedar glazed display cabinet, with arched glazed panels and removable back for displaying watches or keys, 24 cm wide, 14 cm deep, 29 cm high
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An Australian 19th century cedar kitchen table, circa 1880 the rectangular top with moulded edge above a plain frieze raised on turned tapering legs, terminating in brass castors, 153 cm wide, 81 cm deep, 70 cm high
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A French slate and marble mantle clock, circa 1890, by R & C Harrison, London, the enamel dial with Roman numerals and visible brocot escapement and suspension, with eight day movement chiming on the half hour and hour within a neo classical black and red marble case, 51 cm wide, 16 cm deep, 32 cm high
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A good William IV carved oak and leather upholstered library chair, circa 1835 the moulded top rail with carved acorn and leaf crest above a leather button back, padded arms, raised on carved supports over a serpentine seat with leaf carved rail, raised on fluted tapering legs terminating in ceramic castors
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Four Millers antique Price Guides, together with a Carter's Price Guide; a Spink year book, the Lyall Price Guide, Webster's new 20th century Dictionary, 2nd edition, the world Publishing Company Cleveland & New York, 1961
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Seven dictionaries, together with a miscellaneous quantity of books
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A Victorian oak and brass bound desk set, with two brass capped glass inkwells above a single drawer, 29 cm wide, 19 cm deep, 13 cm high
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A carved figure of Don Quixote, 29 cm high
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A French painted terracotta figure entitled 'A La Fonteaine', signed Calenai with impressed mark to base, 36 cm high
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Two framed prints, one of a June morning from an original painting by Elwin Edwards, the other a portrait of a lady, both in heavily carved frames, 79 x 66 cm
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A late Victorian mahogany bureau cabinet, the broken pediment above two shelves with a mirrored back, above a full front with writing slide containing an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers above three short and one long drawer and a cupboard raised on shaped carved feet. Width 96 cm. Depth 46 cm. Height 181 cm
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A 19th century Indian bronze figure of Ganesha, standing and holding his attributes on a lotus stand, 26 cm high
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A late 19th century Italian walnut carved Cardinal's chair, the padded leather back flanked by a pair of scroll carved figureheads, above downswept overscrolled arms, a leather strap seat on carved x frame support with lion's head mount to front rail joined by an 'H' stretcher
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A fine mid Victorian carved walnut library table, the rectangular top with moulded edge above two drawers to either side, raised on conforming x frame carved end supports with finials to the top and overscrolled feet joined by a heavily turned stretcher. Width 122 cm. Depth 91 cm. Height 76 cm
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A fine mid Victorian burr walnut collector's cabinet, the rectangular top with rounded top edge above a single glazed door enclosing thirteen graduated doors raised on a plinth base. Width 61 cm. Depth 44 cm. Height 108 cm
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A good William IV mahogany and leather upholstered chaise longue, the shaped three quarter back with acanthus leaf overscrolled end and button back upholstery with a classical ionic carved pilaster end above a moulded front edge and raised on large acanthus carved feet. Width 114 cm. Depth 79 cm. Height 96 cm
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A German 19th century bronzed cast iron coal scuttle, foundry mark 'Gesetzlich Geschutz' decorated with scrolling arabesques with a central portrait within a roundel, lacking shovel
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A fine pair of Australian Federation full cedar clerk's cabinets, the dentil moulded cornice above a single shelf flanked by downswept supports over a pair of cupboard doors enclosing pigeon holes, above two short and two long graduated doors, on a separate stand, a shaped apron and raised on turned tapering feet, both cabinets with maker's labels H. T. Jones & Son, cabinet makers, upholsterers, old Race Course Parramatta, also stamped with the Government high Crown
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A small Victorian giltwood oval mantle mirror, the rectangular plate within a moulded frame with applied 'C' scroll foliate mounts, 120 cm wide, 84 cm high
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Four mounted etchings, depicting English scenes and one print. (5)
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A pair of framed prints of ladies within landscapes, Published August 30, 1856 by George Baxter, London, (2), 38 cm x 26 cm
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A pair of Italian carved walnut and leather upholstered hall chairs, circa 1890 the shell carved crest above an embossed leathered back panel with flowering vine decoration above scrolled swept arms over a later upholstered seat, raised on ring turned legs, joined by moulded stretchers (2)
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A mid 19th century Australian cedar console table, the shaped serpentine top with moulded edge, above a deep frieze with foliate scroll carved decoration within a gadrooned border, raised on four 'C' scroll legs with carved leaf decoration, joined by a scroll and leaf carved cross stretcher with central floral finial, 119 cm wide, 14 cm deep, 84 cm high
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A fine 19th century Florentine carved giltwood mirror, the rectangular plate within a floral scroll carved frame with shell decoration, 122 cm wide, 106 cm high
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A large Regency mahogany and rosewood cross banded tea caddy, the panelled domed top with cross banded border opening to reveal three open sections, of tapering form with lion's head handles to either side with an ebonised base, 42 cm wide, 26 cm deep, 25 cm high
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A late 19th century Australian cedar library table, the rectangular top with green leather insert above a single drawer and raised on square moulded tapering legs, 122 cm wide, 91 cm deep, 75 cm high
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An early George III gonzalo alves and mahogany bureau, the rectangular top above a full front enclosing an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes above two short and two long drawers raised on bracket feet, restorations, 102 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 103 cm high
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A fine bronzed patinated spelter Art Deco clock on marble base, case signed Mousin, G. Bearing brass plaque Fabrikation Francaise, Paris, with good quality French 14 day anchor escape movement, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, flanked by two young women in diaphanous dress, with overall floral and fruit decoration, 57 cm wide, 17 cm deep, 31 cm high
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European school, Untitled, Cardinal at a table, watercolour, signed right, together with two prints depicting cardinals within contemporary interiors, after originals by F. M. Bennett & F. Brunes and another smaller print. (4)
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A mahogany armchair of Georgian design, the oval back within a plain frame surmounted by a carved letter 'A', outswept arms over a drop in seat raised on reeded tapering legs
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A George III mahogany side table, the rectangular cross banded top above two short drawers, raised on square tapering legs, 91 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 76 cm high
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A Regency burr walnut and brass bound specimen box, the arched hinged top enclosing a lined and fitted interior with later removable test tube stand, together with a matching faux burr walnut box with fitted interior. (2), 26 cm wide, 22 cm deep, 29 cm high
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Etching of H.M.S. Hood and light Cruiser S.S. Squadron, Sydney, July 1921, by G. Warner, signed bottom right hand corner, 27 / 50, together with three further etchings all mounted. (4)
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An early Victorian mahogany adjustable piano stool, the wave curved top rail with similar shaped cross rail above an upholstered seat with a moulded edge, raised on a bulbous turned column on a tri-form base
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A 19th century wall clock, the painted dial with Roman numerals within a walnut surround with a weight driven movement, 21 cm diameter
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An Edwardian walnut and upholstered armchair, the parquetry inlaid top rail above an upholstered back, downswept arms, upholstered seat, raised on square tapering legs, joined by stretchers
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A 19th century Australian full cedar bookcase, the moulded cornice above a pair of arched glazed doors enclosing two shelves, above a moulded long drawer and a pair of raised panel doors enclosing a single shelf flanked by applied bobbin turned pilasters, raised on turned feet. Width 119 cm. Depth 50 cm. Height 222 cm
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An Art Nouveau copper coal scuttle
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A Victorian walnut fire screen, the tapestry panel depicting two ladies within a continental interior within a moulded frame, surmounted by a scrolled crest with central coat of arms, raised on turned and carved end supports, joined by a single stretcher, 81 cm wide, 38 cm deep, 133 cm high
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A French slate and marble mantle clock, circa 1890, the enamelled dial with Roman numerals and visible brocot escapement and suspension with an eight day movement striking on the hour and half hour, within a neo classical case, 54 cm wide, 15 cm deep, 30 cm high
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A fine mid Victorian walnut, thuya and ebonised overmantle mirror, the rectangular plate with arched top within a neo-classical frame with conforming pilasters with composite capitals, surmounted by an arched cornice with an anthenian and dart decorated inlaid frieze with a central raised crest with jasperware panel, 188 cm wide, 175 cm high
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A 19th century Australian full cedar bookcase, circa 1870, the moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors, enclosing three adjustable shelves over a single long moulded drawer and a pair of arched panel doors enclosing a single shelf, raised on a plinth base. Width 128 cm. Depth 51 cm. Height 125 cm right hand side of image
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An early Victorian mahogany and leather upholstered armchair, the curved back above a scrolled cross rail, downswept scrolling arms over a leather drop in seat raised on turned tapering legs
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A set of four George III style mahogany upholstered dining chairs including one armchair, English, early 20th century the shaped top rail above a pierced splat over drop in seats raised on square tapered legs
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'Nursery kitchen tableau', completely fitted with an enamelled metal stove, table, elevated dresser, chairs, miniature accessories, china cutlery a bisque doll's house doll and figure of a seated dog, the whole with a miniature recipe book
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A late Regency mahogany breakfast table, the rectangular tilt top with moulded edge on a turned central column with four outsplayed feet with carved leaf decoration, 137 cm wide, 112 cm deep, 74 cm high
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A late 19th century Australian cedar panelled cupboard, the moulded reeded cornice above a pair of long panelled doors opening to reveal a foldout bed with ring turned tapering legs, raised on a plinth base with Hobbs & Co knobs and stamped with the raised Government Crown. Width 129 cm. Depth 60 cm. Height 240 cm
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A 19th century Australian cedar cupboard, the rectangular top with moulded edge above three raised panelled sides and one open end, raised on a plinth base, 61 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 167 cm high
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A collection of eight framed prints, of early Colonial landmarks of Sydney, Parramatta, Port Jackson etc. (8)
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A 19th century Australian cedar kitchen table, the rectangular top with rounded corners above a plain frieze raised on turned tapering legs, 136 cm wide, 104 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A pair of Victorian needlepoint upholstered foot stools of circular form, with floral needlework panels on moulded mahogany bases. (2), 36 cm diameter
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A small cedar toilet mirror
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An unusual Australian Colonial extending cot. Length 92 cm
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A Louis XV style gilt and composition easel mirror, French circa 1840 the oval plate within a beaded border with laurel leaf surround and a ribbon tied crest, raised on a triform base, flanked with winged putti, holding floral garlands on block scroll feet, 78 cm wide, 36 cm deep, 103 cm high
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A 19th century Australian cedar plinth of large proportions, the rectangular hinged top with moulded edge above recessed panel sides raised on an ogee moulded base, 84 cm wide, 92 cm deep, 82 cm
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A Victorian oak child's high chair, the curved spindle back above a reeded seat raised on long turned tapering legs
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A set of six Victorian oak and upholstered dining chairs, the arched top rail with lined fretwork decoration and padded back above an overstuffed seat raised on turned tapering legs. (6)
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A Victorian walnut and bead work upholstered footstool, of shaped form with floral decoration and a leaf carved moulded base raised on turned feet, 60 cm wide, 33 cm deep
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A 20th century German mahogany mantle clock, the arched silvered dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary dials for slow, fast, chime and silent, with five hammers striking on five tubular bells with Westminster chime, maker Wurtemberg, 26 cm wide, 17 cm deep, 35 cm high
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A late Victorian walnut and ebonised over mantle mirror, the rectangular plate within a gilt slip flanked by reeded columns with an arched pediment with gilt engraved decoration, 130 cm wide, 138 cm high
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A Victorian mahogany and bead work upholstered footstool, with floral decoration raised on short cabriole legs, together with another Victorian square footstool. (2)
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An Australian 19th century cedar kitchen table, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a plain frieze and raised on turned tapering legs, 125 cm wide, 73 cm deep, 73 cm high
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A late Victorian brass two tier plant stand, the foliate top raised on pierced supports with conforming lower tier, 30 cm diameter x 71 cm high
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A pair of early 20th century Chinese rosewood carved armchairs, the shaped top rail above a foliate carved splat, scrolled arms over a solid seat, raised on square legs joined by stretchers, one seat weathered. (2)
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Two matched Victorian walnut single chairs, each with curved top rails above foliate cross rails, upholstered serpentine seats raised on cabriole legs. (2)
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A 19th century Australian cedar kitchen table, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a plain frieze raised on turned tapering legs, 122 cm wide, 90 cm deep, 73 cm high
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A Victorian mahogany and needlepoint upholstered nursing chair, with overscrolled supports, upholstered back and seat with floral decoration raised on short cabriole legs. a/f
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An Australian cedar gentleman's lowboy, the moulded cornice above a pair of arched panelled doors enclosing hanging space to one side, three slides and a drawer to the other, raised on turned feet, formerly the top section of a linen press, 132 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 170 cm high
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A pair of late Victorian carved walnut mirrored wall brackets, the oval bevelled plates above applied gadroon carved brackets, 39 cm x 72 cm
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Dudley Hardy (1866-1922) Lady with Borzoi and Lady with Sheep, circa 1910, pair of oval aquatints in simulated tortoiseshell framed, signed lower right in pencil. (2), 42 x 53 cm
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A pair of early Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, the circular backs above drop in seats raised on turned tapered legs
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A framed print of the south Prospect of the Flourishing city of New York in the Provenance: of New York in America after the original by Bakewell map Company, ex, the New York historical Society, 38 x 126 cm
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A watercolour M Beck 1939, in an oval ebonised frame, 10 x 16. 5 cm
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A French 19th century mahogany sleigh bed, the conforming ends with scrolled decoration above a plain rail and raised on block feet, 228 cm long, 126 cm deep, 108 cm high
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A George IV plum pudding mahogany adjustable writing table, by Gillow, the rectangular top with reeded edge and adjustable reading slide raised on a telescopic support within a bulbous turned column mounted on a quatrefoil base raised on turned feet with brass castors, 83 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 73 cm high
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A late Victorian carved oak and cast iron base ship's chair, the curved back with central splat containing a flag within an oval cartouche with six reeded supports above a drop in upholstered seat and raised on scroll decorated tri-form base
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A Chippendale style walnut cheval mirror, circa 1900 the rectangular plate with shaped top within a simple moulded frame, raised on outsplayed feet, 39 cm wide, 169 cm high
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A good George III mahogany and satinwood linen press, the broken swan neck pediment above a pair of long doors encompassing marquetry inlaid urns and faux drawers above a single long drawer, shaped apron and bracket feet, interior fitted with later shelves. Width 143 cm. Depth 59 cm. Height 220 cm
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A button back upholstered arm chair, upholstered in ruby damask
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A Louis XVI style mahogany walnut and inlaid single bed, the footboard decorated with floral garlands and the headboard decorated with a series of inlaid roundels. Length 215 cm. Width 112 cm. Height 132 cm
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A framed print, in a cedar frame, frame size 70 x 88 cm
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J Edwards, Untitled, mountain landscape with river, signed lower left, watercolour, 50 x 33 cm
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An early Victorian mahogany and ebony inlaid cylinder desk, the rectangular top with line inlaid border above a tambour fronted top enclosing a writing surface and series of drawers and pigeon holes, above two short and two deep drawers, raised on square tapering legs. Width 123 cm. Depth 73 cm. Height 106 cm
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A George III mahogany bow fronted toilet mirror, the rectangular plate within a moulded frame on reeded supports over a tulipwood cross-banded base of three short drawers raised on bracket feet, 55 cm wide, 23 cm deep, 58 cm high
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A George III mahogany single chair, the shaped top rail above a pierced splat over an upholstered seat raised on square legs, joined by an 'H' stretcher
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Unsigned and untitled Venetian scene, oil on canvas, some damage, together with an oil painting of a girl resting in a gilt frame. (2), 34 x 19 cm
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An 18th century mezzotint with original hand colouring highlight, after a painting by George Stubbs, of a horse, printed for R. Sayer & J. Bennett, 41 x 27 cm
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A Royal Doulton washbasin and jug, circa 1902, decorated with Japanese 'Oyama' pattern. (2)
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A George III mahogany corner wash stand, the arched back above a wash basin hole with ironstone blue and white bowl, above a shelf containing a single drawer and two false drawers raised on square legs, 72 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 126 cm high
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A 19th century European school, Untitled, hunter on the river Bank, oil on canvas, together with an oil painting, Haybales, unsigned in a gilt frame, oil on board. (2), 19 x 50 cm, 21 x 34 cm
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French school, Artist unknown, portrait of a gentleman with a Powdered wig and embroidered jacket, oil on canvas, 25 x 20 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany wall bracket, with rectangular top with moulded edge above an acanthus leaf scrolled support and shaped base, 41 cm wide, 32 cm deep, 50 cm high
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A late 19th century American mantle clock, by Ansonia clock Co, USA, with etched glass door depicting Neptune and horological signs for April, May, June and July, 30 cm wide, 12 cm deep, 45 cm high
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A Louis XVI style giltwood Duchesse suite consisting of a bergere and a tabouret, French, 19th century the laurel leaf carved frame, surmounted by a twin flaming torch crest above an upholstered panelled end with cushion, raised on fluted tapering legs (2)
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An early 19th century English oak stick barometer, retailed by T. F. Wiesner, Sydney with glazed thermometer above a later thermometer, 91 cm high
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A Storie, Gloucester Cathedral, watercolour, signed lower left and titled lower right, 28 cm x 48 cm
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A Victorian burr walnut kidney shaped writing table, circa 1870 the kidney shaped top with black leather insert raised on turned tapering end supports with outscrolled feet and foliate carved knees joined by a cross stretcher, 110 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A Louis XV style silverplate dressing table mirror, of bell shaped form with foliate scroll and shell decorated border with central figurehead crest, 64 cm wide, 64 cm high
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An early George IV rosewood and upholstered single chair, the curved top rail above a' C' scroll and foliate cross rail above a gold damask covered seat raised on load legs, together with another Victorian mahogany single chair. (2)
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