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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:504
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:503
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:389
Date:21-Jan-2020
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A Victorian silver vinaigrette, serpentine rectangular form with leafy scroll engraved covers, vacant cartouche, the gilded interior with pierced grille. Birmingham 1856 by Hilliard & Thomason, on later chain.
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An early 1900s Dutch silver miniature long case clock, the case profusely engraved and embossed, the clock face with white enamel dial, Roman numerals and a wharf scene to the centre, height 21.5 cm.
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An 18th century English baluster bun-top silver caster, pierced and engraved top, spreading pedestal foot, by I.S. Some old repair, height 10.5 cm.
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An Edwardian large silver sugar sifter, baluster form with pierced top, gadrooned borders, London 1909. 246gm, height 21.5 cm.
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A silver pedestal sugar basket, with swing handle and cobalt blue glass liner, with ribbed panels, repeating swags and pierced decoration, Sheffield 1919 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd for Tiffany & Co, width 10.5 cm, height 14 cm. 225gm.
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A George IV silver waiter, gadroon rimmed, paw feet. London 1821 by William Bateman. Diameter 17.5 cm, 175gm
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A silver salver, piecrust rimmed, on splay feet. Birmingham 1926 by Asprey & Co. Diameter 20.5 cm, 300gm
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An early George III silver coffee pot, baluster form on circular spreading foot, pineapple finial, turned wood handle, armorial engraved to the front, London 1769 by Jacob Marsh or John Moore, 760gm.
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An early Victorian silver teapot, inverse squat baluster, on four scrolling feet and handle, London 1839 by Richard Pearce & George Burrows, 657gm.
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An early 1900s silver teapot, oval form, half lobed body, ebonised handle, Birmingham 1914, 552gm.
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A silver gilt apostle spoon, fashioned from a George III bottom marked spoon with the addition of a finial depicting St. John. The spoon hallmarked London 1768 by Thomas & William Chawner, the finial hallmarked 1864.
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A Scottish silver sauce ladle, Celtic point pattern. Marks rubbed, Edinburgh. 37gm.
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A George IV Irish silver tablespoon, fiddle pattern, Dublin 1827 by William Cummins.
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Four George III Irish silver dessert spoons, Celtic Point pattern, Dublin 1789, maker's initials possibly I.P.
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A pair of George III Hanoverian picture back spoons, each with two sets of engraved initials, bottom marked. London 1773 by Thomas Wallis.
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A set of six George IV Scottish silver tablespoons, a fiddle, thread and shell variant, monogrammed. Edinburgh 1828 by John Heron (Greenock). 425gm.
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A single and a pair of George III silver Hanoverian picture back teaspoons, shell backed bowls, all with engraved owners' initials to the finials.
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A silver dessert spoon with counterfeit Georgian hallmarks, fiddle pattern. The date letter a not occurring W sequenced with a crowned leopard's head.
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A cased set of silver berry spoons and sifter spoon, gilt washed, the bowls repousse with birds and conforming engraving to the stems, London 1805/1813 George Smith & William Fearn
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Three George III silver tablespoons, Old English pattern, London 1799 and 1795 by Stephen Adams II. 202gm.
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A silver fiddle pattern part cutlery set, six table forks, twelve luncheon forks, six dessert spoons. Various dates and makers. 1400gm. With seven ivorine handled table knives and four luncheon knives.
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A silver bread fork, heavy cast tapered three-prong end hallmarked Sheffield 1897, the shell scroll pistol grip handle Sheffield 1906. By Harrison Bros. & Howson.
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A large and impressive Victorian silver Aesthetic period engraved trophy cup, decoration of birds amongst florals and leafy sprays, presentation engraved 'A Souvenir of Happy Days Past at Tyndrum'. Birmingham 1878 by Elkington & Co. (Frederick Elkington). 850gm, height 31 cm.
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An antique Dutch silver wedding spoon, decorated handle with the terminal in the form of William and Mary, the back of the bowl engraved with a helmeted figure holding a wine goblet and the names of the bride and groom, silver marks indistinct.
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A substantial Dutch silver breadbasket, oval form, the undulating tall flared rim with pierced highlights and open handles, impressed marks. 480gm, length 35 cm.
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A Tiffany & Co Chrysanthemum pattern silver sauce ladle, designed by Charles Grosjean, with fluted bowl and 1880 patent marks to stem, length 18 cm.
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A Georg Jensen silver dish with blue enamel lining, design #1079 by Soren Georg Jensen, c.1960. fault to the enamel. Diameter 15 cm. 294gm.
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A pair of modern silver over copper candlesticks, round spreading foot with plain column, height 25.5 cm.
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A hand knotted Ghazni rug, decorated with geometric motifs. 145 x 105 cm.
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A hand knotted Jhallar, decorated with red, green and black geometric forms on a cream ground, fringe to the top and tassels to the base. 124 x 97 cm.
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A Seraband runner, the field decorated with multiple small designs, multiple border guards, dominant tones of red and blue, slight fading. 292 x 100 cm.
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A tribal flat weave rug, the field decorated with geometric forms, with conforming quadrants, multiple border guards in red, teal, blue and ivory. 170 x 268 cm.
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A Turkish patchwork rug, comprising old kilims of various colours and patterns. 200 x 150 cm.
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An Afghan hand knotted carpet, decorated with large 'elephant's foot' motifs. 200 x 150 cm
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A hand knotted Turkish patchwork kilim rug, of various shapes and sizes, tribal colours and patterns. 175 x 125 cm.
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A hand knotted Balouch rug, decorated with three large cruciform medallions. 150 x 92 cm
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An Afghan Berjusta rug, mixed weave and pile, decorated with four large stylized flowerheads. 190 x 123 cm.
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An Afghan Andkhoi runner, decorated in traditional patterns in dark red tones. 300 x 80 cm
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A hand knotted Bokhara rug, decorated with cruciform medallions on a bright red ground, farmed by multiple borders. 190 x 128 cm.
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An Afghan Turkoman carpet, hand knotted, decorated with four rows of small octagonal gols. 230 x 162 cm
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A semi antique hand knotted Turkoman rug, the field decorated with elephant gul motifs, numerous border guards, some old fading. 151 x 103 cm.
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An Iranian Meymeh (Isfahan) hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with a diamond shaped medallion, framed by a profusion of various geometric motifs and framed by a geometric stylised border. 235 x 330 cm.
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A large hand knotted Indo-Persian rug, the field decorated with florals and leaves, the large border guard with conforming floral motifs, in red, blue, ivory tones on a gold ground. Some old fading. 380 x 280 cm.
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A large hand knotted Tabriz carpet, multi-coloured, the field with central medallion and florals, multiple border guards. 240 x 360 cm.
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An antique Turkish rug, geometric patterned, considerably worn. 180 x 125 cm
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An antique hand knotted Caucasian rug, the field with multiple geometric medallions, florals and animals, multiple border guards with conforming florals, some old repairs. 197 x 153 cm.
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A large Afghan Andkhoi carpet, decorated with six snowflake medallions and other geometric motifs. 300 x 200 cm
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A large Iranian Isfahan carpet, floral central medallion framed by a floral meander border. 320 x 204 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Bokhara, the central field decorated with elephant foot motifs on an ivory ground, multiple borders. 300 x 200 cm.
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A French cast iron coal scuttle, 'turtle' shape, the lid decorated with flowers and leaves and a mask of a satyr, makers mark to lid, raised on four feet. 60 x 40 x 35 cm.
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A Regency rosewood teapoy, the interior with two tea compartments, one mixing bowl, the other absent, raised on quadruped base with caved column, carved feet with small casters. 44 x 35 x 75 cm.
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An old pine step ladder, stained finish, height 134 cm.
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A Victorian figured walnut four tier corner whatnot, scrolling pierced gallery to the top, height 136 cm.
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A Victorian burr walnut davenport, traditional configuration, brass gallery to the top, ebonised edge. 50 x 85 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany demi-lune side table, of plain design standing on four square section legs. Dark polish with surface marks. 107 x 45 x 70 cm.
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A 19th century mahogany poudreuse lady's dressing chest, the top with a central adjustable sliding mirror with a compartment to each side, the base with a central slide and small drawer to each side, raised on square section tapering legs. 84 x 54 x 78 cm.
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A Victorian walnut card table, raised on an ornately carved column and quadruped base, crack to top. 92 x 46 x 73 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany card table, inlaid decoration and stringing, raised on square section tapering legs. 91 x 45 x 73 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany card table, with inlaid stringing, raised on square section tapering legs. 94 x 45 x 75 cm.
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A Victorian small walnut occasional table, inlaid decoration to top, on ornate cathedral base. 103 x 72.5 x 51 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany chiffonier, scrolling carved back, two half drawers over two panelled cupboard doors, carved corbels, raised on plinth base. 121 x 48 x 152 cm.
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A 19th century quality N.Z. colonial inlaid marquetry specimen table, circular form, the top with radiating triangular and starburst patterns in various native timbers with a wider burr kauri outer border and thumb moulded edge, serpentine panelled frieze, raised on turned, fluted and ebonised three leg base with lower circular shelf. Diameter 56.5 cm, height 72 cm. Attributed to the Auckland maker Winks & Hall.
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An oak roll top desk, pigeonholes to the interior with central drawer and four to each pedestal. 123 x 68 x 119 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany roll-top drum cylinder desk, the interior with pigeonholes and small drawers, with drawer leaf desktop with adjustable writing slope, two panelled door to base, carved corbels to each side raised on plinth base. 117 x 58 x 112 cm.
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A large William IV flame mahogany cylinder desk, the fitted interior with small drawers and pigeonholes, adjustable writing slope, three drawers to each pedestal. Provenance: The estate of Eb Leary. 134 x 78 x 113 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany linen press, the upper section with two doors opening to reveal a single drawer, the base with a single drawer, with substantial barley twist legs and stretcher, raised on bun feet. 128 x 52 x 173 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany flat front four drawer chest, flame mahogany drawer fronts, raised on plinth base. 106 x 49 x 94.5 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany pedestal sideboard, slightly raised back, two central drawers with each pedestal having three drawers, brass swan neck handles, raised on square section tapering legs. 220 x 76 x 105 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany flat front six drawer chest, flame mahogany drawer fronts, full column to each side, raised on turned feet. 128 x 59 x 132 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany flat front five drawer chest, chamfered sides, cut brass handles, raised on double bun feet. 111 x 53 x 121 cm.
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An oak French provincial style dining table, on square section tapering legs, 257 x 100 x 76 cm.
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An antique country oak refectory dining table, the two plank top with clenched ends, substantial side supports and single stretcher base. 260 x 94 x 76 cm.
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A Regency mahogany oblong tilt-top breakfast table, raised on splay legs with brass capped castors. 117.5 x 86 cm
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A Georgian mahogany drop side dining table, plain top with round tapering legs on substantial pad feet. 144 x 135 x 73 cm (extended).
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A William IV rosewood side table, the rectangular top with lower corner finials, the scrolling and pierced supports with turned cross stretcher, raised on short turned legs with brass cup casters. 120 x 60 x 74 cm.
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An 19th century English birch and elm Windsor elbow chair, stick back with wheel splat and turned legs.
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An uncommon c.1900 oak ice chest of coffer form, the lid, front and sides panelled, raised on bracket feet. 76 x 49 x 65 cm.
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A 19th century chestnut Spanish cupboard, primitive construction, panelled doors, the interior with multiple shelves, made in Galicia. 95 x 35 x 172 cm.
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A 19th century chestnut Spanish side table, primitive construction, two drawers with turned knobs, plank top, turned legs. 162 x 70 x 72.5 cm.
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A Syrian folding chair, extensively carved and decorated, inlaid with mother of pearl. 59 x 62 x 122 cm.
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An Italian marble top sideboard, terracotta toned marble top, two half drawers over two cupboard doors, inlaid decoration, ormolu embellishments, raised on plinth base. 121.1 x 43 x 108 cm.
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A 19th century oak French Louis Phillippe bibliotheque cabinet, the upper section with two wire grilled doors, on a base with smaller cupboards and one full width drawer flanked by reeded decoration, decorative brass handles and locks. 143 x 50 x 225 cm.
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A 19th century French walnut small sideboard, two half drawers, the panelled cupboard doors decorated with wreaths and bows, raised on turned feet. 150 x 55 x 100 cm.
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A rare and special 19th century Venetian rococo large three section mirrored door armoire with high relief and ornate scroll, floral and mask detail, 205 x 62 x 255 cm. Some borer and damage commensurate with age. Provenance: Ex. the estate of Phyllis Brusey of Wellington, a noted N.Z. antique dealer, Wellington based, through a good part of the mid-20th century and director and chairperson of the N.Z. Opera company, her memoirs are recorded in the book she wrote 'Ring Down the Curtain', first published…
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A rare and special 19th century Venetian rococo bed, of conforming ornate style to the above armoire, the headboard with relief carved pair of cherubs to the centre, ornately framed in classical design. 168 x 10 x 204 cm, the conforming foot board with further cherub pair in a landscape of trees. 169 x 7 x 112 cm. Provenance: Ex. Phyllis Brusey estate of Wellington, as above. Some borer and damage commensurate with age
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A rare and special 19th century Venetian duchess, of conforming ornate style to the above two lots, serpentine form with three drawers to the left and single shaped drawer above the open kneehole section, the tall mirrored back of three panels 112 x 47 x 230 cm. Provenance: Ex. Phyllis Brusey estate of Wellington, as above. Some borer and damage commensurate with age
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A rare and special 19th century Venetian commode, of conforming ornate style to the above three lots, ornate tall swing mirrored back, the surmounting pediment with mask in relief of a young woman, the serpentine marble top above the two door serpentine shaped base. 126 x 68 x 230 cm. Provenance: Ex. Phyllis Brusey estate of Wellington, as above. Some borer and damage commensurate with age
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A small Japanese cabinet, with substantial iron bands and hinges to the two doors, raised on plinth base. 32 x 43 x 82 cm
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A pair of Chinese hardwood vase stands, the apron with pierced Chinese motifs, with a small open shelf to base. 36 x 36 x 38 cm.
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A full body taxidermy mount of an impala ram, the male standing with typical ribbed curving horns, on naturalistic base, length 125 cm
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A quality decorative carved marble plinth, wrythen, stiff leaf and bead carved detail, platform top and base. 105 cm
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A white marble column plinth, plain cylinder form, no top platform, height 87.5 cm
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A 20th century classical bronze figure group of two cherubs, in a near embrace, draped in cloths, on round red and brown mottled marble base, height 49 cm.
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An 19th century bronze study of a classical Greek soldier, modelled semi-naked with grape leaf and drapery, seated upon a rocky outcrop, shield to his side, his foot upon his helmet with a winged cherub nearby. Original bronze patina, height 54 cm, on mottled red/brown marble base. Note: Sword absent.
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A modernist brass torso sculpture by Matias, limited edition 1/5, signed, dated and numbered 1/V, on large stone cube base. 73 x 58 x 31 cm.
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An impressive classical style 20th century large bronze naked woman sculpture, she stands with hands raised and head back. On circular red and green marble base, height 135 cm.
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A large composite/plaster sculpture of an embracing couple, the male with textured finish, his companion smooth. Raised on later black marble plinth, height 74 cm.
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An alabaster column based table lamp, tapering square section, height 82 cm including pale lemon raw silk shade
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A silver plated Corinthian column based table lamp, height 80 cm including pale lemon raw silk shade.
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A 19th century glass and brass fitted banqueting lamp, the decorative baluster white porcelain body with portrait panels of an eastern couple in profile, gilt Greek key and pink band detail, the cut glass reservoir supporting the lamp fitting, height 61 cm.
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