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Traditional Antiques, Asian & Fine Art — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:771
Sale Title:Traditional Antiques, Asian & Fine ArtLots with images:771
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:411
Date:15-Dec-2019
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Queen Anne Britannia standard silver mug, hallmarked London, 1709, possibly Isaac Liger, of plain rounded form, with scroll handle and flat thumb piece engraved with initials 'A//I*B, on a stepped circular base, total weight 289gm, height 10.5 cm
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George II sterling silver footed salver, hallmarked, London, 1739, R.A (Robert Abercromby), with a piecrust border accented with shell motifs, with central armorial with knights helmet and crest, total weight 1014gm, diameter 31.5 cm
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Japanese Meiji period ivory shibayama brush pot, following the natural shape of the tusk, decorated and inlaid with images of vases, flowers and blossoming tress, signed, inscribed to base 'Presented to// W.H Telfer Esq//by the// Coventry Colliery sports & social Club// Aug 27/1937,' a/f, the whole raised on stand, height 29 cm
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Shigeo Shiga (1928-2011), 'Chattered' vase, of spherical form with incised decoration, impressed studio and potters marks, height 24 cm
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Pair of 19th century Meissen porcelain figures, depicting a gentleman holding a cup with floral sash, the lady holding a lidded jug, each standing by a tree on a base decorated with floral and acanthus motifs, in tones of pink, yellow, blue and green, a/f, with underglaze blue crossed swords mark, height 22.5 cm and 23 cm (2)
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Large Murano Signoretti glass charger, by Pino Signoretti (b.1954), decorated with a central radiating sun motif in orange and green glass, with amber and red glass surround, signed Signoretti to base, on stand, diameter 57.5 cm and height 71 cm (with stand)
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Georgian mahogany knife box, c.1790, with inlaid shell motif to the top, opening to converted document store, with double bow front and stringing to borders, with key, height 36 cm
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19th century Russian icon, of curved rectangular form, painted with a scene of John the Forerunner, depicted with halo, chalice and child, in tones of orange, black and yellow, surrounded by saints, 43 x 34 cm
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Fine and rare 19th century Russian silver, painted and enamel icon, Moscow, 1834, assay Nicholi Bubrovin, depicting the Dormition of Theotokos, featuring multiple figures in a church setting with columns, accented with floral garlands, set with oblong cobalt and gilt enamel panel with Russian script, 31.5 x 25 cm. Other Notes: see Geoffrey Watts, 'Russian Silversmiths Hallmarks,' p.83. Provenance: Aalders Auctions, lot 16, then private collection Brisbane
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Early 18th century north Russian family icon, of rectangular form, painted with scene of the mother of God Smolenskaya, surrounded by saints, in tones of red, black and white, 36 x 31 cm
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Victorian gilt sterling silver and emu egg cup and cover, hallmarked, London, 1871, H.W, set with emu finial and decorative border, opening to gilt silver interior, raised on a fluted silver and gilt support on circular foot, height 30 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation Collection & Other Important Australian Gold And Silver, Lawsons, 2012, then private collection
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Magnificent mid 19th century French gilt silver enamel and gem set chalice, c.1855, by Placide Poussielgue-Rusand (Manufacturer to the holy father the Pope), with funnel shaped bowl, above scroll work accented with rubies, above a decorative knop stem and spreading foot, decorated with panels of blue enamel and raised flower heads, total weight 768gm, height 25 cm. Other Notes: Placide Poussielgue-Rusand (1824-1889) was a goldsmith and silversmith in Paris, known for liturgical objects, chalices, patterns…
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George III sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked, London, 1783, Wakelin and Taylor, of oval form, set with spherical finial, the body decorated with a border of wreaths and beaded surrounds, engraved with armorial of the arms for Broadwood of Lyne, Surrey impaling birch of Wrotham, Norfolk, total weight 447gm, height 13 cm. Provenance: Christie's interiors auction, London, 11 December 2012, lot 1422, then private collection, Sydney
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Good George III sterling silver coffee pot, hallmarked, London, 1762, Daniel Smith and Robert sharp, of pear form, with domed cover and spiraled finial, flanked by s-scroll handle and shell caped spout, on stepped spreading circular foot, engraved motto 'deus pascit corvos' (God Feeds the Ravens), total weight 882gm, height 26.5 cm Comparative Literature: a very similar example was sold by Bonhams, Sydney as lot 174 from the Owston Collection on 25 June 2010. Other Notes: the Latin motto is a reference…
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Exquisite Louis Vuitton travel cigar humidor, of rectangular form, in mahogany with pear wood inlaid Louis Vuitton monogram and accents, with cedar interior inscribed with model no. M00939 and Credo humidifying system, with brass pushlock and Louis Vuitton label to interior, in excellent condition, length 28.5 cm
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Lalique 'Pinsons' frosted bowl, of circular form, decorated with birds amongst serrated arching foliage, incised Lalique France to base, with original label, diameter 23.5 cm
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Art Deco bronze 'Penthesilea' sculpture, by Marcel Andre Bouraine, 1925, depicting lady lying down with bow, signed and with foundry mark, length 48 cm
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Early 20th century bronze figure 'Bogenspanner', by Nicholaus Friedrich (1865-1914), depicting a man bending a bow, on black marble base, signed N. Friedrich, height 53 cm
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Stunning 19th century French boulle and ormolu writing table, with inset leather top, above a shaped border, displaying brass on tortoise shell scrolled border, raised on four slender cabriole legs, accented with fine ormolu masks, 73 x 100 x 62 cm. Provenance: Purchased Sotheby's Auctions, 2016, then private collection Sydney.
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Superb Russian gold and spinach jade vodka cup, c.1900, of cylindrical form with gold collar, engraved with Nicholas II monogram, impressed K.F. (in cyrillic) and 56, height 4.8 cm, diameter 4 cm
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Wonderful Holmgaard Swedish art glass vase, of teardrop form, in thick blue glass, signed and numbered to base, height 40 cm
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Pair of George III sterling silver candlesticks, hallmarked Sheffield, 1790, Ip&Co (John Parsons & Co), in the form of a Corinthian column raised on a cavetto-domed square base with gadrooned band and engraved with dancing lion crest, weighted, height 26 cm (2)
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George III sterling silver teapot, hallmarked London, 1799, J.E (John Emes), of plain globular form below a flared collar, with straight spout and turned handle, total weight 758gm, height 16 cm
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George III sterling silver nutmeg grater, unmarked, maker Daniel field, c.1760, of acorn form, embossed with central flower to top and bottom, surrounded by alternating bands of fluting and flowers, the lid unscrewing to reveal a removable rasp, total weight 16gm, height 4 cm, width 2.8 cm
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Handsome George III sterling silver nutmeg grater, hallmarked York, I//I.H//P (John Hampston & John Prince) c.1787, of oval form, the hinged cover engraved with crest of standing lion with rose, opening to reveal original steel grater, the bottom opening outwards to reveal storage compartment, total weight 63gm, height 2.5 cm, width 5.8 cm
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Georgian Deceptive glass, c.1790, with tapering facetted bowl on heavy squat circular foot, engraved 'Brown Brandy', height 8 cm
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Georgian Firing glass, c.1760, with tapering bowl, raised on a heavy circular foot, height 11 cm
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Georgian Firing glass, c.1760, with a flared bell shaped bowl on a heavy circular foot, height 6 cm
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Lalique knife rest, in the form of a squirrel on rectangular paneled bar, signed R.Lalique, Paris, length 11 cm
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19th century Russian icon, of curved rectangular form, finely painted with scenes from the twelve great Feasts, in tones of red, blue, white and gilt, script to border, 36 x 31 cm
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Stunning 19th century Russian icon, c.1800, of rectangular form, finely painted with Mary Helper of the Sick, depicting central figure of Mary and child surrounded by saints, angels and the sick, in tones of green, red, blue and yellow, with script, and accented in gilt, 31 x 36 cm
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Russian icon and silver and enamel oklad, of rectangular form, painted with an image of St. Nicholas holding a bible, with enamel halo and edges, impressed Russian silver marks to edge, 27 x 22.5 cm
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Rare early 19th century Russian icon, of square form, painted with an image of Mary Hodegetria, in tones of red and orange with gilt back ground and script, framed, 15 x 18 cm
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Large and rare 19th century Russian icon, of curved rectangular form, beautifully painted with scene of Martyrs of Corfu, in rich tones of red, green, brown and gilt, with architectural gates in background and script to top, 54 x 45 cm
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Vintage Pierrot Gourmand Lollipop display stand, in the form of a clown with frilled collar, in tones of yellow, silver and black, height 23.5 cm
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Charming Japanese ivory netsuke, beautifully carved in the form of a person dressed as a dragon, with etched and inked decoration, on stand, slight a/f, height 5 cm
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Japanese four panel gilt wall screen, of rectangular form, hand painted with blue flowers on a gilt ground, signed lower right, height 92 cm and length 182 cm
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Herend porcelain owl, depicted perched on two books, in bright colours of pink, blue, red and green, accented with gilt, height 21 cm
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Pair of 19th century Meissen porcelain cherubs, one depicted with foot caught in trap, the other holding bellows above two hearts, in tones of blue, brown, pink and green, on a circular stepped pedestal, accented in gilt, with underglaze blue crossed swords mark, a/f, height 18 cm and 19 cm (2)
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18th century export porcelain cup and saucer, the saucer decorated with Royal crest and couple, accented with floral sprays, diameter 14 cm, the cup decorated with floral spray, slight a/f, diameter 8.5 cm, with customised wooden stand, height 20.5 cm (overall)
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18th century Caughley porcelain cup, saucer and plate, c.1780, all of fluted form, decorated with gilt sprigs of flowers on a cobalt ground (3)
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Russian silver cigar/vesta case, hallmarked, St. Petersburg, 84, M.H, of rectangular form, with ribbed surface to two hinged compartments, with monogram, total weight 200gm
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Russian silver cigarette case, marked 84, makers mark Ak, of rectangular form, the front beautifully decorated with monogram and lotus motif, total weight 154gm, length 11 cm
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Beautiful Victorian sterling silver atomiser, hallmarked Birmingham, 1899, Fw Turton Ltd, of baluster form, with pierced silver mount decorated with central monogram, surrounded by floral and acanthus motifs, above a cut crystal body, height 18 cm
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George III sterling silver brandy warmer, hallmarked London, 1792, Tg, of squat baluster form with slightly everted rim, monogrammed, with turned wooden handle, total weight 232gm, length 23 cm
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Chinese silver dragon photo frame, of rectangular form, the inner frame decorated with two dragons disputing a flaming pearl, with slight swivel, surrounded bamboo motif support, accented with bamboo leaves, total weight 302gm, height 29 cm
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19th century German Hossauer three piece silver tea set, marked Hossauer Berlin, comprising teapot, creamer and sugar bowl, of lobed squat form, decorated with acanthus, c-scroll and floral rims, with ivory scroll handles, total weight 807gm (3)
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Early George IV sterling silver three piece tea set, hallmarked, London, 1865, Atkins & Somersall, of lobed baluster form, decorated with flowers, scrolls and cartouches, on shaped foot, total weight 1378gm (3)
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William IV sterling silver nutmeg grater, hallmarked NM (Nathaniel Mills), c.1834 (Birmingham), of deep rectangular form with reeded decoration, with two slightly curved lids, the top opening to reveal original steel grater, the bottom opening outwards to reveal storage compartment, with central cartouche to lid engraved with initials H.I.C, total weight 30 gm, height 2.7 cm, width 3.5 cm
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George III sterling silver nutmeg grater, hallmarked London, 1799, GB (George Brasier), of plain oval form, with hinged lid and removable rasp, height 1.5 cm, width 4.4 cm, total weight 20gm
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French silver and enamel pill box by Fred Paris, marked, of curved rectangular form with cast foliate edges, with amber guilloche lid and engine turned decoration to base, with gilt interior, length 4.5 cm
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Large Japanese Meiji period bronze censer & cover, the cover set with eagle finial, above a baluster body decorated with figures, eagle and foliage in relief, with removable dragon form handles, resting on four phoenix form legs, height 72 cm
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Magnificent pair of Japanese Meiji period twin handled Gu vases, Kaga Province, decorated with archaic style handles terminating in taoist masks, all intricately inlaid in gold and silver in contrast to the rich dark patina, each with a dragon on one side and phoenix to reverse, signed to base, height 30 cm (2)
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Large Indian sterling silver Rhino, depicted standing on all fours, set with a chased scale to the body, impressed 925 to foot, total weight 2382gm, length 42 cm
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Georgian mahogany knife box and cover, c.1790, with hinged cover and fitted interior, with bow front and flanked by loop handles, height 34 cm
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Fine pair of Continental porcelain figures, depicting a courting couple standing by a tree, the girl holding her hat in her hands, the boy holding a bag of candy, their clothing heavily decorated with floral motifs, in tones of purple, pink, cream, blue and green, height 49.5 cm and 51 cm (2)
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Christofle double fish vase, depicting two entwined fish, resting on their tails, in frosted glass, with label, height 34 cm
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Australian art glass vase, of bottle form, signed and dated to base, Keith Rowe 86, decorated with black splashes on an iridescent base, height 29 cm
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Contemporary figural sculptural lamp, in resin, in the form of two bodies morphing into clasping hands, signed Martin Russell, length 45 cm
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Zsolnay Eosin lobster and snake dish, in an iridescent glaze of green and blue, diameter 18 cm
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Zsolnay Eosin tumbler, of tapering form, decorated with maidens and grapevines, height 16 cm
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Zsolnay Eosin figure group, depicting a fountain, in an iridescent glaze, height 15 cm
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Murano glass rainbow vase, of ovoid form, decorated with swirls of bright colours, height 18 cm
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Large and heavy art glass vase after Goran Warff, of tapering form, with facetted rim, in clear and amber glass, height 40 cm
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Loetz style oil spot glass vase, with cylindrical neck and ovoid body, in tones of white, purple and green, height 20.5 cm
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19th century Russian icon, of rectangular form, painted with detailed scene of Pokrov Protection of Virgin Mary Theotokos, in rich tones of red, orange, green and yellow, accented in gilt, 18 x 15 cm
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Late 17th century north Russian icon, c.1680, of curved rectangular form, painted with a number of scenes of St. Elias, in tones of red, black, white and gilt, 36 x 30 cm
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18th century Russian icon, of rectangular form, painted with scene of two deacons, in rich tones of red, gilt and green, with script, 18 x 15 cm
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Good quality 19th century Russian family icon, of curved rectangular form, painted with seven panels displaying Christ with selected saints and angels, in tones of red, green, brown and gilt, with script, 36 x 32 cm
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19th century Russian icon, of rectangular form, depicting St. Nicholas, surrounded by saints and angels, accented with silver and enamel halo, impressed Russian marks for Moscow, H.3 in script, 35.5 x 31 cm
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19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form, depicting Kurskaya, with mother of God and child surrounded by various saints, accented with enamel halos, impressed Russian marks Moscow, 1893, 84 and script, 27 x 22.5 cm
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Chinese Yueyao (3-4th century) ear cup, of oval form with two handles, in a green celadon glaze, with Mossgreen lot label, 10 x 6 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
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Chinese Yueyao stoneware lamp, Jin Dynasty, (265-420 Ace), with proto celadon glaze, the broad foot with firing marks, with Mossgreen lot label, height 11.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
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Chinese Tang Dynasty, (6th-7th century) bottle, with onion shaped neck above a baluster body, with green glaze and exposed foot, height 29 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
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Chinese Neolithic pottery flask, of baluster form, with impressed repeated form, height 14.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent
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19th century Australian selection of taxidermy birds, set within a wonderful cedar case and table, all perched on branch, the table and case accented with bobbin turned supports, 194 x 106 cm
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Georgian mahogany jewellery box, of rectangular form, set with lidded cover, above a lower drawer with inset handle, height 19 cm
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Art Deco style cold painted bronze gazelle, after Pierre Le Faguays 'Seduction', depicted reclining on double plinth, length 35 cm
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Imre Varga (Hungarian, born 1923), Grandmother bronze on marble base height 24 cm (bronze)
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Pair of rams horn candlesticks, of spiralled from, with metal mounts and ball feet (2)
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French Art Deco tantalus, marked Depose Prodhon, comprising two cut crystal decanters, of globular form with stoppers, in clear and green glass, on a stepped oval base, with key, height 27 cm, width 48 cm
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Pair of French late 19th century ormolu mantle garniture, in Louis XVI taste, in the form of oil burners with flames, raised on four paw feet, with accented masks, raised on stepped square bases accented with garlands, on four bun feet, height 30 cm (2)
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Large Aficionado cigar humidor, of chest form, in burl wood, the lid set with central logo and inlaid border, with cedar interior, with pierced removable tray, with cigar Aficionado humidifying system, with brass carry handles, with key, 47 x 26 x 16 cm
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Georgian travelling four bottle tantalus, set with a curved cover, set with four glass decanters and stoppers and glass, accented in gilt work (6)
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Pair of Austro-Hungarian silver four branch candelabra, marked, with scrolled acanthus arms and gadrooned sconces, on shaped cylindrical support accented with twin lion mask handles, total weight 3401gm, a/f, height 64 cm (2)
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19th century French ewer, by Placide Poussielgue-Rusand (Manufacturer to the holy father the Pope) and retailed by Christofle, of baluster form, beautifully decorated with swan neck handles on a body raised with angel heads and wings, on a stepped circular foot, height 33 cm
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Pair of 19th century French silver plate bronze figures, each depicting a cavalier with sword and eyeglass, standing on a stepped pedestal base, a/f, signed E.Guillemin to base, height 20.5 cm and 21 cm (2)
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Continental silver and crystal cruet set, marked, possibly German Hanau, of boat form, decorated with scroll and foliate motifs and accented with twist border, with facetted stem and loop handle, with two crystal jugs, total silver weight 736gm, height 29 cm
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Edwardian sterling silver twin handled porringer, hallmarked, London, 1908, J.H, James Heming & Co, of handsome proportions flanked by mask handles, the body engraved with figures in various costumes, flowers and fountains, total weight 784gm, height 14 cm
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Victorian sterling silver footed salver, hallmarked, London, 1848, makers mark rubbed, with a scrolled border raised with acanthus motifs, raised on shell and acanthus feet, with engraved inscription and foliate motifs, total weight 634gm, diameter 26 cm
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George III sterling silver cream jug, hallmarked, London, 1773, of baluster form decorated with cartouche and floral surrounds, total weight 67gm, height 10 cm
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Victorian sterling silver perfume bottle, hallmarked London, 1894, Jb, of spherical form, with twin ring handles untied by spheres, with two hallmarked applicators with acorn finials, the whole resting on four ball feet, height 9 cm
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George IV sterling silver cruet set, hallmarked, London, 1829, William Bateman, comprising seven bottles, two not original, with Mathew Bolton spoon (1823) (8)
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Indian silver Ganesha, depicted seated with multiple arms, total weight 1356gm, height 26 cm
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Greek 950 standard silver photo frame, by Astron, of shaped rectangular form decorated with raised wheat motifs, with wooden back, 26 x 21 cm
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Chinese Luen-Wo Shanghai sterling silver caster, marked, of facetted form, total weight 159gm, height 11 cm
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Large Victorian repousse silver nutmeg grater, unmarked, c.1847, in the form of a nutmeg, with hinged cover opening to reveal a hinged grater, decorated with blank cartouche to either side, surrounded by foliate motifs, total weight 27gm, height 3.5 cm, width 5 cm
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George III sterling silver nutmeg grater, hallmarked Birmingham, possibly Samuel Pemberton, of oval form with two slightly domed detachable lids, with bright cut decoration, total weight 14gm, height 2.5 cm, width 3.5 cm
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Pair of Scottish provincial sterling silver serving spoons, with mark for George Booth of Aberdeen, c.1,800-1825, in fiddle pattern engraved with crest to handle, total weight 146gm, length 22.5 cm (2)
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Georg Jensen sterling silver caddy spoon, marked, in blossom pattern, total weight 22gm, length 10.5 cm
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