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Australian & Historical, Day 1 — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:684
Sale Title:Australian & Historical, Day 1Lots with images:681
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:594
Date:29-May-2021
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A Colonial Australian blackwood armchair with later green striped velvet upholstery, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840, 103 cm high, 65 cm across the arms
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A Colonial magistrates library chair, Australian cedar, New South Wales origin, mid 19th century, 94 cm high, 63 cm across the arms
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An Australian cedar pedestal with Masonic decoration, circa 1850, 77 cm high, 90 cm wide, 62 cm deep
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An early Colonial footstool, Australian cedar, circa 1850, 47 cm high, 50 cm wide, 35 cm deep
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An antique Gothic style church pew, kauri pine with enamelled number plaque, 19th century, 106 cm high, 122 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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An Australian cedar three tier dumbwaiter with two drawers, South Australian origin, circa 1855, 124 cm high, 123 cm wide, 49 cm deep
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A Colonial settee, Australian cedar, New South Wales origin, mid 19th century, remains of label and inscription on the base. Purported to have been the property of Mrs Aeneas Gunn, famed literary author of 'We of the Never Never'. 88 cm high, 229 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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A Colonial hall table, blackwood with cedar top, Tasmanian origin, mid 19th century, single drawer with two dummy drawers, 74 cm high, 93 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A Colonial double ended settee, finely carved cedar frame with contemporaneous black oil cloth upholstery, Tasmanian origin,19th century, board of Ordinance 'B.O.' stamp on the underside with broad arrow mark. 99 cm high, 205 cm wide, 95 cm deep
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A Gothic revival Colonial bookcase, Australian cedar, Tasmanian origin, mid 19th century, 214 cm high, 126 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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An early Colonial Australian cedar commode, Tasmanian origin, 19th century, 70 cm high, 65 cm high, 44 cm wide. Provenance: Originally made for Forest Hall Tasmania.
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A Colonial Australian cedar gentleman's wardrobe, four drawer base with hanging top, 19th century, 235 cm high. 131 cm wide, 63 cm deep
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A Colonial chest of drawers, Australian cedar with finely selected cuts on the hat drawer, cedar secondary timbers with Baltic pine backing boards, South Australian origin, circa 1855, 129 cm high, 128 cm wide, 54 cm deep
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A pair of Australian cedar spade back dining chairs with Sanderson floral upholstery, circa 1865
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An Australian Colonial wine table with tripartite concave platform base, carved cedar, early 19th century, 73 cm high, 53 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A Colonial cedar fold-over card table, original baize interior, South Australian origin, circa 1860, 74 cm high, 91 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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Century. Each member of the exchange paid a yearly subscription for a post-box drawer within the partners desk addressed to the exchange, hall of l Melbourne stock exchange twin pedestal partners desk, Australian cedar with embossed leather top, 19th century.92 cm high overall, 153 cm wide, 122 cm deep. Each member of the exchange paid a yearly subscription for a post-box drawer within the partners desk addressed to the exchange, hall of Commerce, Melbourne. Drawer number one still contains a selection of…
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An Australian cedar chiffonier made for Mr William Gunn of the Glasgow arms Hotel, kangaroo flat, Bendigo, 19th century, 139 cm high, 123 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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A Colonial fire surround in the Georgian style, she-oak casuarina, Albany (King George sound) origin, Western Australia, circa 1835-40, 140 cm high, 142 cm wide, 17 cm deep
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A Colonial ladies blackwood rocking chair, Tasmanian origin, mid 19th century, several 19th century iron strap restorations (enhancing the character of the piece), 87 cm high, 56 cm across the arms
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A rare and primitive Australian chair hewn from a single slab of eucalypt with stick legs, mid 19th century. Most likely central Victorian goldfields origin. Few examples of this type of chair or stool construction survive today. This piece with its unusual lounging posture and the addition of the bushman's antique butterfly restoration to the back make it one of the finest examples seen in our rooms. 94 cm high, 43 cm wide, 130 cm deep
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A primitive Australian three legged stool, slab red gum top with eucalypt legs, most likely central Victoria, 19th century, 31 cm high, 41 cm wide
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An Australian farmhouse kitchen table, slab cedar top with square tapering legs and with original painted finish, Barossa valley, South Australia origin, circa 1860, a very handsome and original example. 77 cm high, 180 cm wide, 87 cm deep
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Early Colonial dough bin, cedar and blackwood, Tasmanian origin, 19th century, 78 cm high, 68 cm wide, 37.5 cm deep. Note: illustrated in 'Australian country Furniture' by Toby and Juliana Hooper p.97.
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A rare embroidery worker's stand, peg joint construction with original milk paint finish, most likely kauri pine and eucalypt, Barossa valley, South Australian origin, circa 1860, 67 cm high, 50 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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An Australian folk art chair, eucalypt and Baltic pine with painted finish, South Australian origin, 19th century, 82 cm high, 38 cm wide
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An antique chest of six drawers with depression era green painted finish, circa 1890s, 139 cm high, 117 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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An Australian depression era folk art cabinet with yellow painted finish, circa 1890s, 106 cm high, 87 cm wide, 35 cm deep
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A primitive Colonial Australian occasional table, possibly Chinese manufactured on the Victorian goldfields, mid 19th century, 70 cm high, 77 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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A primitive Australian white painted occasional table with single drawer, 19th century, 74 cm high, 96 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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Antonio de Bortoli pair of cottage chairs, blackwood with rush seats, Drouin, Victoria, late 19th century
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Australian cedar kitchen steps, South Australian origin, 19th century, 40 cm high, 48 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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An antique acid etched shop mirror in Australian cedar frame, 19th century, 144 x 73 cm overall
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An Australian cedar wine table, 19th century, 75 cm high, 54 cm diameter
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A Colonial Australian cedar three tier wall shelf, 19th century, 59 cm high, 81 cm wide, 16 cm deep
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A Colonial Australian barber's chair, kauri pine with black studded leather upholstery, head rest missing, 19th century, 62 cm across the arms
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An antique Australian four drawer chest, full cedar construction, New South Wales origin, mid 19th century, 94 cm high, 96 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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A Colonial cedar settee with ornately carved high back, South Australian origin, circa 1860, 121 cm high, 230 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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1965, a Colonial Australian cedar chiffoniere with shield doors and mirrored panels, circa 1855, 153 cm high, 109 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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A Colonial parlour chair, carved cedar frame with jacquard upholstery, circa 1875, 59 cm across the arms
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A Colonial chest of five drawers, birdseye huon pine with pine secondary timbers, Melbourne origin, circa 1875, 93 cm high, 105 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A circular antique mirror, kauri pine with original gilt slip, 19th century, 48 cm diameter
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A pair of Colonial spade back cedar dining chairs, circa 1860
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A huon pine seven drawer chest, South Australian origin, circa 1885, 131 cm high, 117 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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An Australian cedar six drawer chest with unusual drawer configuration at the top, 19th century, 97 cm high, 103 cm wide, 54 cm deep
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An Australian cedar two leaf 'D' end extension dining table, 19th century, 77 cm high, 135 cm diameter (extends to 228 cm)
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An antique huon pine two door wardrobe with blanket drawer, circa 1880, 220 cm high, 145 cm wide, 59 cm deep
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An antique Australian cedar chest of seven drawers, 19th century, 123 cm high, 110 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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An Australian cedar wine table with butterfly decorated top, 19th century, 74 cm high, 46 cm diameter. Provenance: The Rodney Pemberton collection
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An Australian Colonial four drawer chest, full cedar construction, New South Wales origin, circa 1870, 96 cm high, 91 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A shield door cabinet, kauri pine, 19th century, new backing board, 81 cm high, 61 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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An antique Australian cedar four drawer chest, circa 1880s, 81 cm high, 104 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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Thwaites Colonial Australian pair of cedar hall chairs, Melbourne, mid 19th century, 98 cm high
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A fine Australian sideboard with beautifully selected cuts of blackwood including fiddleback, flame and butt cut, Melbourne origin, circa 1875, 92 cm high, 144 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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An Australian breakfront open bookcase, solid blackwood construction with adjustable shelving, most likely Melbourne origin, circa 1885, 135 cm high, 216 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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An impressive 'Advance Australia' oak glory box, profusely carved with kookaburras, snakes, kangaroo and emu flanking a monogrammed crest 'J.M.', the interior handsomely adorned with carved bird and swag emblazoned 'With best Wishes', circa 1880, 95 cm high, 105 cm wide, 66 cm deep
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Cliveden Mansion hallstand, an impressive and imposing piece crafted in blackwood with original metal fittings, mirrored centre and fine English Arts & Crafts tiles featuring Australian birds,19th century. Cliveden Mansion built in 1887 for Sir William Clark and was a tour-de-force of Victorian architecture that dominated the East Melbourne skyline. The property and contents were sold in 1914 and the mansion was then converted into apartments. 265 cm high, 155 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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An occasional table, Australian cedar with single drawer and pedestal base, late 19th century, 78 cm high, 52 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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A games top wine table, blackwood, cedar and pine, circa 1880s, signed in pencil 'W. Parker', 72 cm high 45 cm diameter
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An Australian cedar two door wardrobe, circa 1885, 190 cm high, 132 cm wide, 58 cm deep
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A chapel prayer lectern, oak, 19th century, carved with the Melbourne coat of arms and emblazoned 'The Royal women's Hospital, Melbourne', 83 cm high, 59 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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An Australian three tier wotnot with single drawer, stained kauri pine, 19th century, 114 cm high, 55 cm wide, 37 cm deep
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An Australian spatter work occasional table, kauri pine and blackwood, 19th century, 59 cm high, 53 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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An antique Australian pot cabinet, Tasmanian huon pine, circa 1890, 83 cm high, 41 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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An antique medicine cabinet, cedar and pine, ex Victoria docks Melbourne, late 19th century, 76 cm high, 49 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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Two Australian cedar dining chairs with floral linen upholstery, 19th century
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An antique Colonial meat safe, cedar and hardwood with zinc sides and Baltic pine backing boards, South Australian origin, 19th century, 108 cm high, 91 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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An Australian blackwood revolving bookstand with dropside shelf, late 19th century, 98 cm high, 54 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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An impressive Australian mirrored overmantel with finely carved walnut frame, Melbourne origin, circa 1890s, possibly the work of Treed or Prenzel, 168 cm high, 182 cm wide, 20 cm deep
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A tramp art framed mirror, carved Australian cedar, late 19th century, 52 x 64 cm
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A wine table with turned and carved base, cedar and blackwood, circa 1890s, 79 cm high, 47 cm diameter
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A kangaroo back child's high chair, early 20th century, 88 cm high, 32 cm across the arms
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An Australian kauri pine bookcase, circa 1890s, 230 cm high, 117 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A set of four kangaroo pressed back dining chairs, early 20th century
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A Tasmanian huon pine eight drawer chest, 19th century, restorer's piece, has been stripped and polished, handles replaced and missing columns, 142 cm high,115 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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An artist's timber stool, blackwood and pine, circa 1900, 63 cm high
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Australian Arts & Crafts sideboard with carved panels, ash and pine, circa 1910, 162 cm high, 215 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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An Australian Arts & Crafts blackwood occasional table, circa 1910, 71 cm high, 66 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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An antique Australian blackwood pedestal, circa 1900, 95 cm high, 36 cm wide, 35 cm deep
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Rojo Federation hallstand, carved blackwood with original metal fittings, circa 1900, maker's ink stamp under lid, 209 cm high, 147 cm wide, 42 cm deep
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A fluted pedestal, Tasmanian blackwood, late 19th century, 98 cm high, 31 cm wide, 31 cm deep
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Ancient order of Foresters impressive throne chair, carved blackwood with leather upholstery, an imposing 184 cm high, 75 cm wide, 65 cm deep
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A pair of Australian Gainsborough chairs, Tasmanian blackwood, 19th/20th century, 102 cm high, 56 cm across the arms
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An Australian bureau desk, carved blackwood and kauri pine. Circa 1900, 114 cm high, 92 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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A seven piece Australian Arts & Crafts circular dining setting, solid blackwood, circa 1920s, 73 cm high, 122 cm diameter
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An Australian Arts & Crafts plant stand, mountain ash, early 20th century, 101 cm high, 40 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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Robertson & Moffat Australian Arts & Crafts blackwood piano seat, circa 1900, enamel maker's plaque under lid 'Robertson & Moffat, Melbourne', 71 cm high, 61 cm wide, 39 cm deep
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An Australian Arts & Crafts bookshelf, blackwood, circa 1910, 'Coogan's, Tasmania' label on the back, 120 cm high, 91 cm wide, 23 cm deep
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Set of 12 Australian hardwood chairs, early 20th century
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An Australian Arts & Crafts blackwood hallstand, early 20th century, 198 cm high, 100 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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A koala fire screen, embossed brass and blackwood, early 20th century, 80 x 71 cm high. Provenance: The Marvin Hurnall collection
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An Australian Savonarola chair, kauri pine with carved griffin and monogram 'M.J.G.' for Martin J. Griffiths, former Mayor of Bathurst N.S.W. 1931-1941, 107 cm high, 58 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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An Australian blackwood piano stool with oil cloth top, 19th/20th century, 56 cm high
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Eric Nicholls, pair of bible chairs from the Men's Fellowship Room, Wesleyan Methodist Church, Kew, Australian hardwood and leatherette, circa 1919. Rare. 104 cm high
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New Zealand oval occasional table, solid totara with fine figuring, early 20th century
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An Australian Arts & Crafts music cabinet, walnut and glass, early 20th century, 97 cm high, 70 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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An Australian music cabinet, Tasmanian oak with leadlight door, early 20th century, 117 cm high, 61 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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An Australian occasional table with inlaid Australian specimen wood top, early 20th century. Formerly the property of Solomon Jacobs, who was Mayor of Geelong in Victoria, 1901-1902 and again in the 1920s and '30s. 52 cm high, 60 cm wide, 60 cm deep. Solomon 'Sol' Jacobs (1857 - 1942) was born, lived and died in Geelong.
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An Australian occasional table, octagonal top, kauri pine, blackwood, ebony and walnut, early 20th century, 73 cm high, 61 cm wide, 61 cm deep
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An Australian blackwood pedestal with cabriole legs, early 20th century, 108 cm high, 36 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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