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Fine Jewels & Watches; Decorative Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:480
Sale Title:Fine Jewels & Watches; Decorative ArtsLots with images:429
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:313
Date:14-Mar-2021
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A pair of 'Miles lounge Chairs' by Zenith, designed and manufactured in New Zealand. Stackable. Steel sleigh base frame with blue leather upholstery and centre stitch, height 73 cm, width 60 cm, depth 60 cm
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A pair of 'Miles lounge Chairs' by Zenith, designed and manufactured in New Zealand. Stackable. Steel sleigh base frame with black leather upholstery and centre stitch, height 73 cm, width 60 cm, depth 60 cm
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A pair of Segis Alphabet 'Delta' chairs, designed by Roberto Romanello. Uphlstered in red and raised on powdercoated steel legs, height 70 cm, width 70 cm, depth 65 cm
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Andy Warhol - no 5 Chanel, printed for the Visual Arts/Artist Rights Society, New York, 1997. 1740 x 123 cm
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Friedensreich Hundertwasser the blood that Flows in a circle and I have a Bicycle, machine print on synthetic material. Studio Filmdruck Heberlein & Co Ag, Wattwil, Switzerland. Apa 30 169A, 1975, edition of 500. 715 x 75 cm.
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A Barcelona style lounge suite. The chromed steel frame supporting the leather upholstered seat cushions. Comprised of a two seater and two single seaters. In the manner of Ludwig Mies van Der Rohe 'Barcelona' chair for Knoll. Two seater, height 83 cm, width 148 cm, depth 75 cm, single, height 83 cm, width 74 cm, depth 75 cm
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Friedensreich Hundertwasser - the garden of the happy dead, silkscreen print in 10 colours on synthetic material. Studio Texoprint B.V, Boekelo, Netherlands. Apa 32 170B, 1975. 885 x 89.5 cm.
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A pair of modernist cube chairs, angular form raised on solid chromed steel base casting a striking profile, height 72 cm, width 87 cm, depth 90 cm
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An Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Oxford chair, c.1965. Originally designed for the professors of St. Catherine's College in Oxford the chair has become an iconic Jacobsen design. The five star chromed steel base supporting the tan leather seat, height 104 cm, width 50 cm, depth 50 cm
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A Styles & Mealing mid-century dining suite, designed and manufactured by the British high end furniture maker of Ogilvie Road, High Wycombe c.1950. The drop leaf table raised on tapering wooden legs, the top in a honey grained finish. The chairs with tapering cigar form legs and panelled tweed upholstery. An elegant example of British mid-century design. Manufacturers label affixed to underside of table. Table, height 76 cm, width 90 cm, length 1260 extended, chair, height 80 cm, width 43 cm, depth 43 cm
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An Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Oxford chair, c.1965. Originally designed for the professors of St. Catherine's College in Oxford the chair has become an iconic Jacobsen design. The five star chromed steel base supporting the tan leather seat, height 104 cm, width 50 cm, depth 50 cm
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A set of four Philippe Starck J. (Serie Lang) lounge chairs, black leather upholstery and aluminium leg. Initially designed for the Royalton Hotel, New York but were not selected for the commission. Later put into production and manufactured by Driade, height 83 cm, width 60.5 cm, depth 67 cm
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Friedensreich Hundertwasser - tender Dinghi, Hundertwasser 831, third edition 5.001 - 7.000. Printed in F.R.G. 1984 by Artcurial/Gruener Janura Ag. 830 x 57.5 cm
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A pair of modern design swivel chairs, following the modernist ethos of reductive form, upholstered in black leather and raised on four spoke chromed steel base. Swivel function smooth and uninterrupted, height 80 cm, width 75 cm, depth 65 cm
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A set of four mid-century chairs by Backhouse, designed and manufactured by Backhouse Brothers Wellington. Orginal manufacturers label affixed. In good vintage condition, height 80 cm, width 50 cm, depth 50 cm, each
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A modern design 'Low Line' lounge suite, comprised of two single seaters and a three seater soifa. Finished in a supple brown leather. Refined low form design. Sofa, height 80 cm, width 210 cm, depth 80 cm, chair, height 80 cm, width 90 cm, depth 80 cm
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A Rudi Schwartz rosewood & mahogany dining table, C. 1965, elegantly proportioned, likely for Whitmore's Arti Domo, Christchurch, height 76 cm, width 82 cm, length 150 cm
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A Murano table lamp, Teardrop form in a vibrant cobalt blue with twist detailing to body. Brass neck and Eunice Taylor shade, height 60 cm, depth 35 cm
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A cobalt bespoke velvet ottoman, Immensely textured finish in a vibrant blue colourway, height 35 cm, width 80 cm, depth 80 cm
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A spectacular art glass shell vase, Handblown vase in varying striking shades. The wide opening raised on curling foot, height 30 cm, width 47 cm, depth 23 cm
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A stunning chrome and leather rocking chair. The sweeping curves of the chrome frame supporting the supple, white buttoned leather cushion. Of German heritage, a superb example of modern design elegance, height 90 cm, width 65 cm, depth 104 cm
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An early original David Trubridge 'Koura' lampshade. The early iteration of the iconic shade permanently riveted rather than kitset with plaastic fasteners. The inspiration behind the shade being drawn from woven basket and the Maori shrimp from which it derives its name. Length 100 cm, depth 50 cm
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A Don Narvik armchair, C. 1960s, designed by Fred Lowen. In mahogany, winged armrests with sleek pointed ends, height 91 cm, width 74 cm, depth 70 cm
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A Le Corbusier LC4 style Lounger, originally designed in 1928. In black vinyl upholstery and chrome frame. Length 160 cm, width 56 cm, height 69 cm
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A pair of vintage wire and glass side tables, trumpet form with inverted conical base and flattened upper, height 60 cm, depth 48 cm
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A pair of 'Boss' armchairs by Flexform, designed and manufactured in Italy c.2008. Impressive, structural, with soft down cushions for the seat and back, wrapped in a rigid chassis, leaving the armrests as light lateral presences. Raised on metal nickle-satined, chromed and burnished legs, height 88 cm, width 62 cm, depth 90 cm, each, condition: in excellent condition.
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A Hondo Armless lounge chair by Norix, designed and manufactured in the United States for commercial installation. Structurally robust, and reduced minimalist form, height 80 cm, width 60 cm, depth 75 cm
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A lowline coffee table, solid chromed steel frame with arched legs from a single piece. Thick glass top, height 37 cm, width 75.5 cm, length 150 cm
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A pair of Driade 'Toy' chairs by Philippe Starck, toy chair designed by Philippe Starck for driade in 1999. A beautiful polypropylene stackable chair that is distinctively angular with clean lines. The toy chairs can be used indoors but are also ideal for outdoor use, height 78 cm, width 62 cm, depth 58 cm, each
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A set of six 'Moon' chairs by Gaber Italia, designed by Eurolinea these hardwearing chairs are made of technopolymer and are stackable. Impressed manufacturers mark to underside, height 82 cm, width 45 cm, depth 50 cm
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An Orcus ClassiCon Secretary desk, Orcus designed by Konstantin Grcic for ClassiCon is a beautiful secretary desk in MDF and plywood, with walnut veneer rop-flap writing surface, 4 drawers, secret compartment, storage space for cables and power adapters. Lockable. Shelves can in some cases be pulled out or moved. Frame of chromium-plated steel. Adjustable feet. The writing surface of leather, a sensual pleasure for hand and eye, reminds one of earlier epochs, when time passed more slowly, height 125 cm,…
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A mid-century lip chair, steel frame with plate capped feet supporting the iconic design upholstered in black vinyl, height 76 cm, width 70 cm, depth 60 cm
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Do Epic Shit Neon, a bespoke Led flex neon on transparent acrylic backing. 590 x 90 cm
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No Bad Days Neon, a bespoke Led flex neon on black acrylic backing. 880 x 70 cm
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Fcuk Yeah Neon, a bespoke Led flex neon on transparent acrylic backing. 600 x 80 cm
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A 'Caboche' chandelier by Foscarini. The Caboche chandelier from Foscarini resulted from a desire to create a light fixture that mimicked the look of a pearl bracelet. It was designed by Patricia Urquiola and Eliana Gerotto, who sought to convert light into a transfixing arrangement of spheres. Offering a collage of reflections and refractions, this product blends creativity with technology, making it an icon in the lighting world, height 20 cm, depth 50 cm
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An unusual mid-century bottle lamp, detailed with early 20th century . Eunice Taylor shade, height 50 cm, depth 300
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A Smithfield pendant by Flos, designed by jasper Morrison, in a mud finish. The body in aluminium with an injection moulded methacrylate diffuser, height 21.5 cm, diameter 60 cm
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A vintage Infratherm lamp, c.1950. A New Zealand made industrial lamp with original manufacturers mark still present. Cats steel base with arching chromed steel column, height 56 cm, width 30 cm
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An original Industrial floor lamp, solid chromed steel circular base with adjustable central column supporting the steel and wooden lamp. Tilt function to the upper, height 165 cm, depth 50 cm, adjustable
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A modernist Industrial desk lamp, with a weighted cast iron circular base and chromes steel central column and shade. Tilt function to neck and base, height 65 cm, depth 22 cm
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An oversized art glass floor vase, raised on clear circular base with central column, the shiraz coloured body slightly outwards tapering with the interior finished in white. Ex Corso di Fiori, height 87 cm, depth 39 cm
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A retro waterfall coffee table, a sleek and elegant form glass coffee table, height 34.5 cm, width 55 cm, length 110 cm
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A 1970's Gartner Superlux magnifying Anglepoise lamp, Anchored by weighted circular foot with central column supporting the steel anglepoise frame, height 135 cm, depth 32 cm
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Simon Lewis-Wards Candyman green, hand painted slip cast ceramic by New Zealand artist Simon Lewis-Wards, height 25 cm, width 9 cm, depth 6 cm
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Simon Lewis-Wards Candyman pink, hand painted slip cast ceramic by New Zealand artist Simon Lewis-Wards, height 25 cm, width 9 cm, depth 6 cm
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Simon Lewis-Wards Candyman yellow, hand painted slip cast ceramic by New Zealand artist Simon Lewis-Wards, height 25 cm, width 9 cm, depth 6 cm
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A Murano aquarium by Cenedese, with two tropical fish and coral, height 13 cm, width 18 cm, depth 4.5 cm
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A large Murano cockatoo, resting on clear teardrop form base. Exquisite tone and form. Manufacturers label affixed, height 36 cm, depth 13 cm
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A Murano aquarium by Cenedese, with tropical fish and coral, height 11.5 cm, width 14 cm, depth 4 cm
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Panton one bar stool, designed in 2003 for Montana furniture as part of the Panton one collection which is derived from the Panton one chair. Hand woven snow white polyurethane cord with steel base, height 94 cm, width 51 cm, depth 44 cm
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A Florence Knoll boardroom table, solid chrome four spoke base with central column supporting the oval stained oak veneered top, height 70 cm, width 1400 length 260 cm
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A Henk Verhoeff 'Broken Drawer' chest, designed and manufactured in New Zealand with the intention of delighting and challenging, this working set of drawers appears to have jumped right out of Alice in Wonderland, height 110 cm, width 53 cm, depth 32 cm
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A pair of mother-of-pearl inlaid side tables, with all-over foliate and geometric decoration, height 47 cm, width 30 cm, depth 30 cm
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A French provincial style buffet Deux Corps, height 234 cm, width 152 cm, depth 50 cm
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A pair of Austin armchairs by Trenzseater, Sloped cream upholstered frame with studded border designed and manufactured in New Zealand, height 100 cm, width 76 cm, depth 86 cm, each
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A late 19th century Cutler American roll top desk, twin pedestal format each with four drawers, the tambour lid revealing a selection of filing drawers and shelving. Original branding to upper lid. In excellent condition, height 118 cm, width 124 cm, depth 76.5 cm
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A contemporary deep buttoned chaise lounge, charcoal upholstery and raised on turned solid wooden legs, height 80 cm, width 180 cm, depth 70 cm
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A pair of 18th century French Louis XV fauteuils, with a scrolled and foliate frame, the top rail with cartouche, the scrolled arm supports leading to a serpentine stuffed seat, the decorative shaped apron terminating in cabriole legs, height 98 cm, width 70 cm, depth 65 cm
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An early 18th century oak dresser base, raised on turned and tapered legs on pad feet. Three drawer horizontal format with brass locks, escutcheons and handles. C.1730, height 80 cm, width 200 cm, depth 47 cm. Provenance: Purchased 1997 Donald Melville Antiques.
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A Louis Philippe giltwood mirror, floral motifs to the upper. The mirror with bevelled detailing. Ex Richard Matthews Antiques. 1470 x 80 cm
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A Robert Prenzel chest, Robert Prenzel (1866-1941). C.1910. The relief carved panel to the front depicting a kookaburra on a leaf baring eucalyptus branch. The hinged lid with original brass fixings. Stamped to underside of box 'Robt Prenzel/Toorak Road, South Yarra/European Labour Only.' height 48 cm, width 76 cm, depth 50 cm, Prenzel was the most important member of a group of professional and amateur carvers who worked in a distinctly Australian idiom in the first quarter of this century. Prenzel is…
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A pair of vintage Chesterfield armchairs, deep button brown leather upholstery that has worn nicely to present a vintage patina. Rolled arms with brass capped fixings, height 66 cm, width 103 cm, depth 86 cm, each
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A late 18th century French gateleg table, double gate. Knopped and faceted turned legs joined by stretcher rawer to one end with brass knob, height 74 cm, width 133 cm, depth 158 cm, (extended)
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A Georgian barley twist wine table, trefoil base with central barley twist column supporting a richly grained top with raised edge. Repaired, height 73 cm, depth 65 cm
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A 19th century French walnut and marble commode, in the transitional style, the white veined marble top above a frieze drawer and three further graduated drawers, raised on shaped block feet, height 102 cm, width 131 cm, depth 60 cm
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A 19th century French giltwood mirror. The soft arch top mirror with leaf tip border and beaded trim, height 140 cm, width 90 cm
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A William IV mahogany pedestal sideboard, height 136 cm, width 190 cm, depth 63 cm
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A Victorian burr walnut davenport, with letter dividers and folding leather writing slope, calender to the upper requires attention but appears to be complete. The square form supported by the scroll and ball uprights to the front, height 96 cm, width 45 cm, depth 45 cm
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A 19th century oval dining table, burr walnut top, standing on later Australian cedar turned baluster base and terminating on four legs with grand paw feet. Diameter 150 cm
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A Victorian toilet mirror, set with a central mirror, flanked by a pair of barley twist supports, above a white marble serpentine top.
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A late 18th century English oak lamp table, raised on tripod base with turned column. C.1790. Ex Donald Melville Antiques, height 73 cm, depth 87 cm
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A vintage French provincial wrought iron dining suite, oval iron and glass table with well worked foliate scrolled border, raised on four feet joined by central splat. Six dining chairs and two carvers, square frame back with internal scrolling. Table, height 76 cm, width 1070 length 210 cm, chair, height 90 cm, width 44 cm, depth 44 cm
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A Hollywood Regency side table. The caged base painted gold with quatrefoil shaped negro marquina marbled top, height 72 cm, depth 53 cm
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A contemporary Chinese bookcase, in repurposed wood with oil and lacquer. Four horizontal drawers to the centre with solid brass pulls, height 120 cm, width 185 cm, depth 40 cm
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An exceptional quality contemporary white linen sofa, high quality linen upholstery with black trim to the feather filled cushions and arm covers. In excellent condition, height 90 cm, width 250 cm, depth 10 cmm
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An antique South African desk, a single central draw flanked by two drawers either side. Brass escutcheons and pulls. The drawer fronts with a refined fluting detail. Raised on claw and ball feet, height 76 cm, width 120 cm, depth 55 cm
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An ebonised solid kauri standard lamp, circular foot with turned detailing to the upper and lower of central column. Eunice Taylor shade, height 180 cm, depth 55 cm
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A mahogany console table, raised on fluted legs and stretcher. Leaf tip border to the upper, height 80 cm, width 126 cm, depth 64 cm
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A vintage Italian table lamp, Knopped and faceted form with foliate motifs in gold detailing. Original tassled shade, height 80 cm, depth 43 cm
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An Art Deco bronze by Bergo, c.1930. Depicting a female form kneeling over a tray with figural motifs. Signed 'Bergo', height 15 cm, width 10 cm, depth 17 cm
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A large vintage zebra skin, in good condition. Colours retained well over time. 3000 x 220 cm
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An antique bronze dog inkwell, in a seated position, the head folding back to reveal cavity. Nicely aged patina, height 12 cm, width 5.5 cm, diameter 9 cm
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A Steven Schofield after Theo Schoon charger, wall charger by Steven Schofield of rocket Pottery impressed with stamps made by the late Theo Schoon inspired by Maori rock art. Impressed marks to base, diameter 29.5 cm
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A mid-century vase by Clive Brooker, ikebana vase with textured glaze to the exterior and pale blue glaze to the bowl. Incised line work to the upper. Makers stamp to base. C.1970's, height 28 cm, depth 14 cm
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An exceptional Len Castle rectangular platter. The interior with a copper toned glaze and comb design. Impressed makers mark to base, height 8 cm, width 33 cm, length 42 cm
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A rare and near Perfect Toulouse platter C. 1860, diameter 40.5 cm
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A large and rare Provence cream bowl, height 23 cm, depth 58 cm
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A mid-century Poole bowl, in shades of yellow, green and orange with abstract design. Stamped and hand painted mark to base, height 5 cm, depth 27 cm
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A Victorian rosewood letterbox, with polished brass fixings. Incudes key, height 16.5 cm, width 23.2 cm, depth 120
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A Victorian mahogany writing slope, with brass details and a fully fitted interior including leather writing slope and inkwells, height 16 cm, width 40 cm, depth 230
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A Barry Brickell lidded crock, barrel form with cup handle to either side. The lid with a flared knob containing pooled broken glass. Impressed makers mark to base, height 25 cm, depth 23 cm
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A vintage model yacht, entitled 'Anne', crafted by hand in timber with brass fixings. Raised on wooden base, height 78 cm, width 13.5 cm, length 70 cm
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A ships decanter, spinning top form with silverplate cradle, height 26 cm
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A rare Viking ship by Edward Aagaard, c.1970 for iron Art, Copenhagen, Denmark. In copper, iron and wood, height 38 cm, width 20 cm, length 40 cm
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Antique brass spherical soldiers watch, made in Switzerland
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An exceptionally rare and important Bagnold sun compass, Instrumental in giving what has become one of Britain's most famous special forces. The Long Range Desert Group, an unrivalled edge in the North African desert during World War II it is believed this is only the second genuine example to have be offered to the secondary market. The condition is a reflection of its use by the LRDG, the original enamel layer in the upper likely lost during World War II, but all other parts in place. The compass moves…
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An oak four dial clock with brass Filgree details, made by H R Y Marc, France, height 35 cm, width 16 cm
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A George VI Coronation brass lantern clock, made by Davall of London 1937, height 34 cm
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A mid 19th century brass skeleton clock, raised on wooden stand with bun feet, height 27 cm
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