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The Spring Auction Series — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

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Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:326
Sale Title:The Spring Auction SeriesLots with images:321
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:195
Date:29-Nov-2020
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A Wemyss ware vase painted with cherries, Scotland circa 1900 together with a small cylindrical Wemyss ware plum vase, Scotland circa 1900 and a slightly larger vase of the same form adorned with peaches, the tallest vase 12 cm high
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An early large Wemyss cockerel vase, Scotland circa 1900 molded in relief with large cockerel and a fly with applied rosette bosses mark to base: painted burgundy underglaze Wemyss 39.5 cm x 32.5 cm
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Three Wemyss ware pink rose decorated plates, Scotland circa 1920 together with a collection of Wemyss ware, Scotland circa 1900 comprising of pink rose decorated inkstand with complete ink pots, two partial inkwells and a porcelain candlestick the largest 22 cm diameter the candlestick 18 cm high
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A large Wemyss purple thistle pig, Scotland, circa 1900 decorated throughout with leafy thistle, green painted mark Wemyss Exon 2115, B. Adams and impressed mark Wemyss, Exon to the base 26 cm high, 40 cm nose to tail
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A Wemyss tabby cat modelled in a seated upright position with smiling face applied green glass eyes, impressed mark 'Wemyss Ware R.H. & S.', puce printed retailers mark 33 cm high PROVENANCE: Private Collection Melbourne Lyon & Turnbull, Glasgow, Decorative Arts, 20th April 2006, Lot 64
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Two small Wemyss pigs, Scotland circa 1900 one burgundy and one green mark to base: impressed Wemyss ware R.H & S and Wemyss 9 cm high (each)
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A Wemyss ware jug and tankard, Scotland circa 1900 the jug decorated with hand painted purple flowers, mark to base: incised Wemyss and tankard decorated with cherries the jug 19 cm high
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A Wemyss porcelain candlestick, Scottish, circa 1900 decorated with the three wise monkeys and their maxim inscribed 'I see no evil, I hear no evil, I speak no evil', T. Goode & Co and Wemyss factory mark to base 30 cm high
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A large Wemyss pig, early 20th century decorated with pink clover stamped to the underside 'Wemyss Made in England' 27 cm high
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A rare Plichta hippopotamus, circa 1930 stamped Plichta, London England to underside 11 cm high, 20 cm nose to tail
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A Plichta green shamrock pig, circa 1930 painted throughout with a three leaf shamrock motif, stamped Plichta, London England 19 cm high, 27 cm nose to tail
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Three Plichta pink clover decorated figures one a recumbent deer, a koala bear and a rabbit mark to base: stamp Plichta London England together with a Plichta pelican form figurine, London circa 1950's handpainted with clovers and a matte black with white daisy rabbit the largest 23 cm high
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A Plichta porcelain cockerel, first half 20th century painted with the pink clover pattern, stamped Plichta London, England 23.5 cm high
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A Plichta porcelain polar bear hand painted with blue dots, black factory stamp to the base 16 cm high
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A rare Plichta porcelain cat with green glass eyes painted with blue cornflowers a white ground with traditional green glass eyes, green underglaze mark to the base 'Plichta London England, inscribed 'Nekola Pinxt' 26 cm high. Other Notes: The Bovey Tracey Period relates to pieces made at the Bovey Pottery- Tracey factory, the cat in this lot is marked 'Nekola pinxt' for Joseph Nekola the son of the famous Wemyss ware painter Karel Nekola.
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Two Georgian bell bowl, hollow stem spirit glasses, circa 1780 10 cm and 11.5 cm high
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A Bohemian glass decanter, 19th century etched with initials S.R.S, intricately decorated with deer and hounds among scrolling borders 27 cm high
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Two George III mallet shaped cut glass decanters, circa 1800 the largest 30 cm high
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A Victorian sterling silver mounted milk glass butter dish by Martin Hall & Co. Sheffield, 1859 in the form of a pail with an engraved stand and cover surmounted by a falcon finial 13 cm high
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A collection of glass vessels, mostly 19th century including two cranberry bowled wine glasses, an oil decanter, green pulegoso bowl and an etched wine tumbler the oil decanter 18 cm high
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English, 19th century Two plain rummers, 19th century English, one glass in ovoid form the tallest 13.5 cm
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A George III glass rummer, circa 1800 plain with large bowl 15 x 10 cm
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A George III Monteith or bonnet glass, circa 1760 with cut swags and vertical flutes to bowl, square moulded base possibly Irish Rex Ebbott sticker to base 12.5 cm high
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A large George III wine glass, circa 1820 with facet cut bowl and etched with vine and leaves 20 cm high
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A George III cut crystal decanter of faceted mallet form 28 cm high
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Three cut crystal decanters, 19th century and later the tallest 30.5 cm high
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A French Empire ormolu-mounted mantel clock, late 18th / early 19th century signed Th. Gay, Hger du Roi, a Turin, the eight day silk suspension movement striking on a bell, the three inch enamel dial with Arabic hours and quarters set into a variegated grey marble casket on lions paw feet and a stepped base surmounted by the figure of a sleeping child in front of a pillar supporting an oval tablet with letters cut out in copper: 'Qui que tu soit reconnois un raitre. Il est Le Fu Ou Il doit l'etre', 40 cm…
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A pair Royal Worcester cabinet plates, signed H. H. Price each painted with a central cartouche of roses and spring flowers, within gilt embellished cobalt borders, black factory marks to the base 27 cm diameter
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French flame mahogany bureau, 19th century A flame mahogany bombe bureau, French, 19th century 110 cm high, 170 cm wide, 58 cm deep
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An Amphora figure of a girl the standing figure with applied rose decorations and basket, pink triangle lozenge to base41 cm high. Provenance: The Burdon Craddock Collection
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An Amphora oval figural float vase decorated by a girl and her dog, with lily form handles, with stamped mark to the base 20.5 cm high. Provenance: The Burdon Craddock Collection
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A French provincial style fruitwood cabinet 100 cm high, 73 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A large Limoges porcelain fish platter of oval form decorated with floral sprays and basket weave molding to the border, red factory stamp to the base 61 cm long. Provenance: The Burdon Craddock Collection
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A Queen Ann style fall front bureau 103 cm high, 92 cm wide, 47 cm deep
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A pietra dura marble top specimen table of circular form finely decorated with foliate coloured marble inlay 95 cm high, 110 cm diameter
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DIANA M ARMFIELD (BORN 1920) Stormy Sky Near Vicenza watercolour initialled lower left: DMA and titled verso: STORMY SKY NEAR VICENZA 12.5 x 17 cm
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FRANK MALERBA (BORN 1950) Thought 2009 charcoal and wash signed and dated lower centre: F Malerba 09 95 x 70.5
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A French Provincial style fruitwood sideboard 104 cm high, 246 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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A set of ten tapestry upholstered dining chairs, 20th century comprising eight dining chairs and two carvers
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A George III style leather top drum table 74 cm high, 71 cm diameter
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AFTER TAMARA DE LEMPICKA Women in Blue oil on canvas 59.5 x 49.5 cm
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AFTER TAMARA DE LEMPICKA Four Women oil on canvas 59.5 x 49.5 cm
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AFTER TAMARA DE LEMPICKA Two Models oil on canvas 90 x 60 cm
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AFTER TAMARA DE LEMPICKA The Black Coat oil on canvas 90 x 60 cm
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AFTER TAMARA DE LEMPICKA The Model oil on canvas 90 x 60 cm
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AFTER TAMARA DE LEMPICKA Two Models oil on canvas 59.5 x 49.5 cm
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W. Drummond & Co. London 1974 An Elizabeth II sterling silver cutlery suite, by W. Drummond & Co. London circa 1974 a setting for twelve in the Georgian style total weight of silver, not including the knives 3385gms
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Two George V sterling silver sugar casters, Birmingham 1915 each of typical form with a pierced removable cover total weight of silver 380gms, the largest 20 cm high
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Three English sterling silver casters, 1899 and later each of typical form with a pierced removable cover total weight of silver 375gms, the largest 19 cm high
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A Continental silver tea tray, late 19th century of oval form chased and decorated throughout with classical motifs, impressed 800 to the base total weight of silver 1425grms 57 cm across the handles
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A set of three George V sterling silver taper sticks, Garrard & Co. Ltd, London 1934 with the silver jubilee mark, in the 18th century style, each with a shell decorated foot and knopped stem total weight of silver 505gms, 13 cm high
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A pair of George III sterling silver candle sticks, London, 1771 each modelled as a classical tapering Corinthian column, with weighted bases, maker's marks rubbed 32 cm high
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A carved gilt wood salon mirror, French, circa 1820 with an ornate scrolling acanthus decorated surround 142 x 110 cm
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A collection of thirty Royal Doulton Shakespeare series ware plates 23 cm diameter
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A Delft panel decorated with a river scene, 19th century 39 cm long, 32 cm wide
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A collection of English and continental pewter, 18th century and later the largest jug 19 cm high
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A bronze medallion commemorating the Exposition Universelle, Paris 1878 Artist: Eugene-Andre OUDINE (1810-1887), medalist: Alphee Dubois (1831-1905) The 1878 Exposition Universelle was the 3rd Exposition Universelle held in Paris and showcased the industrial revolution. The Reverse of the medal depicts the Palais Du Trocadero in Paris where the exposition was held 5 cm diameter
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A gothic oak sideboard, in the style of Pugin 178 cm high, 235 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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An Art Deco black leather club lounge comprising a couch and two club chairs the couch 190 cm wide
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A George III glass washer 9 cm high, 16 cm diameter
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A pair of French gilt bronze mounted marble table lamps of baluster form with classical swan neck loop handle mounts 76 cm high
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A William IV mahogany pedestal sideboard with bow front drawers and gadroon decoration to each pedestal 120 cm high, 194 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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An Edwardian English oak sideboard 176 cm high, 122 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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A pair of Royal Dux figures of the water carriers each modelled in rustic dress with a ewer, pink triangle lozenge to the base 43 cm high. Provenance: The Burdon Craddock Collection
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A carved south German hardwood pedestal, late 19th century 91 cm high, 35 cm wide, 35 cm deep
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A large Rococo style carved giltwood frame exterior 188 x 134 cm, interior 150 x 100 cm
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A Royal Dux figural centrepiece modelled as a nymph on a shell chariot with pair of seahorses 37 cm high, 37 cm diameter. Provenance: From The Burdon Craddock Collection
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A French porcelain figure group of the flower sellers, 19th century raised on a circular gilded base, underglaze blue mark remnant gold BADA seal 24 cm high
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A Royal Dux figure of a nymph modelled with shell form float bowls to each side, pink triangle lozenge to the base 33 cm high. Provenance: The Burdon Craddock Collection
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set for 6 with serving platters and tureens A Royal Doulton repton pattern dinner set a setting for six with serving platters and tureens the largest platter 39 cm long. Provenance: The Burdon Craddock Collection
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An Austrian cold painted bronze figure of an Arab and camel 12.5 cm high
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A Royal Dux figural centrepiece modelled as two nymphs supporting lily pad float bowls, pink triangle lozenge to the base 36 cm high. Provenance: The Burdon Craddock Collection
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A Victorian burr walnut sewing table with a green brocade work compartment 73 cm high, 51 cm wide, 44 cm deep. Provenance: The Burdon Craddock Collection
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A Royal Worcester landscape plate by Harry Davis, circa 1937 finely painted with a scene Almwick Castle printed factory marks and inscribed Almwick Castle to the base 27 cm diameter
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A Royal Worcester gilded cabinet plate circa 1924 painted with a village scene of Welford on Avon signed R. Rushton factory stamp and titled 'Welford on Avon' to base 26.5 cm diameter
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A pair of Worcester handpainted and gilded cabinet plates, circa 1895 each decorated with a English blue bird amidst sprays of foliage within gilt borders on a burgundy ground 23 cm diameter
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A pair of of hand painted and gilded cabinet plates, English, 20th century painted with apples and peaches, signed G. Delaney, factory stamped to base 27 cm diameter
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A Louis XV style beech pedestal desk 80 cm high, 150 cm wide, 76 cm deep
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A Chinese red and black lacquer cabinet, 20th century with an arrangement of pierced and carved doors and drawers 102 cm high, 108 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A Louis V style gilt bronze mounted marquetry inlaid marble top commode 83 cm high, 122 cm wide, 54 cm deep
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A First Period Worcester porcelain slop bowl, circa 1770 decorated with the Fence pattern inscribed to base: hatched crescent mark in underglaze blue 10 cm diameter
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A broad rimmed and incised reeded pewter charger, circa 1690 partial touch mark to base and four ownership marks 'IH' within a heart stamped to rim 42 cm diameter
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A stoneware double sided face jug by Robert Wallace Martin for Martin Bros., circa 1910 incised to the base: 'R.W. Martin bros., London & Southall 26.X.98' 23 cm high
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An Indonesian bronze cannon (Lantaka), 18th/19th century the barrel cast and chased in low relief with foliage, the fore-sight in the form of sea-horse, and original peg-mount, raised on a later wooden carriage the barrell 98 cm long, mounted on the carriage 156 cm long
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Two Georgian cut crystal dishes, 19th century a covered bon bon dish and a sweetmeat dish 17 x 17 cm covered dish
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A stencil work table, English, 19th century on bobbin turned tripod stand 75 cm high, 55 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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Two needlepoint tapestries, 19th century 57.5 x 49.5 cm each
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An English/Irish pine corner cupboard, circa 1850 213 cm high, 121 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A pair of soapstone pin trays 17.5 cm diameter
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A Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted leather top kingwood bureau plat 81 cm high, 144 cm wide, 74 cm deep
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A set of four French brass wall sconces 57 cm high, 38 cm wide
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A set of four French brass wall sconces 57 cm high, 38 cm wide
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A collection of antique locks and keys the largest key 21 cm long
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AFTER SAMUEL SHELLEY (1754 -1808) Love Healed print depicting Cupid and Psyche flying above a classical landscape printed lower left S. Shelley, titled middle Love Healed, printer named Robert Cooper lower right date of publication and printer, 'London March 14th 1798 published by Inc. Young No 58 Upper Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square' 24 x 19 cm
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A pair of French bronze bird figures decorated with trees and flowers on finely moulded base. Provenance: From The Burdon Craddock Collection
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A fruitwood buffet/cupboard, English, circa 1790 94 cm high, 127 cm wide, 58 cm deep
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An Art Deco maple dining suite comprising a sideboard, dining table and a set of six black leather upholstered dining chairs the table 78 cm high, 182 cm wide, 93 cm deep
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A large silvered metal low table in the Oriental style 40 cm high, 208 cm wide, 105 cm deep
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A Chinese export gilded porcelain teapot painted and gilt throughout with butterflies and a woven ribbon form handle 14 cm high
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A Chinese blue glass bottle vase the silver foil speckled vase with a globular base rising to a square form neck, seal mark to the base 25.5 cm high
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