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Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts - Day 2 — Sotheby's

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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:264
Sale Title:Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts - Day 2Lots with images:245
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:183
Date:26-Oct-2010
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A George III coffee pot, Charles Wright, London, 1775, of baluster form, acanthus motif to the spout on circular foot, 870gms, 37.5 cm high
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A George III silver hash spoon, possibly James Cornfute, Perth, circa 1770, 195gms, 38.5 cm long
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An Edwardian silver annointing spoon, London, 1901, of typical form with applied and engraved decorative motifs, 100gms, 25.5 cm long
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Two George III silver tankards, William Skeen, London 1762 and John Langlands I, Newcastle, 1769, each of baluster form with a loop handle, the Skeen tankard with an armorial cresting, (2), 650gms total weight, 12.5 cm high
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A George IV silver meat plate, William Eaton, London, 1820 and a smaller William IV silver meat plate, Edward, Edward Jnr, John and William Barnard, London, 1835, the larger plate oval with gadrooned border interspersed with shells and leaf scrolls, armorial to border; the smaller plate oval with gadroon border, crested twice, (2), 45.5 cm and. Length 35 cm
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A pair of five light silver candelabra, makers mark indistinct, Chester 1908, the central column a combination of turned and hexagonal faceted sections on circular stepped base, the four scrolling branches terminating in plain sconces and drip pans, (2), 1520gm. Height 30 cm
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A George III silver covered entree dish, William Frisbee, London, 1805, the oval dish and cover both with gadroon borders, crest to cover, ribbed leaf shoot handle, 1584gms, 30.5 cm long
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An impressive wiilliam IV silver centrepiece, Henry Wilkinson & Co., Sheffield, 1837, the shallow bowl with textured swirling waves of scrolling leaves, the centre engraved with the inscription 'Presented to the Rev'd George Cummins by Ladies of the Island of Trinidad as a Memorial of their regard and esteem, and of their high sense of the devoted concern he has ever shown for the Spiritual welfare of his Flock during a period of 15 years October 1838.'
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A Victorian silver covered butter dish and stand, Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox, London, 1842, the plate, dish and cover with parcel gilt flower knop pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage, glass liner missing, 735gms, 21 cm diameter
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A Victorian silver four-piece tea and coffee set, Hunt And Roskell, Late Storr, Mortimer And Hunt, London, 1847, comprising a teapot, coffee pot, creamer and sugar basin, (4), total weight 2630gms, the coffee pot 25 cm high
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A pair of Edwardian silver candlesticks, Martin Hall & Co. Ltd, Sheffield, 1904, of columnar form with classical floriate and foliate swag relief decoration, weighted, (2). Height 27 cm
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A Victorian silver pierced bon bon dish, Henry Wilkinson & Co, Sheffield, 1866, the pierced work basket with original raspberry coloured glass liner, 215gms (basket only), 18 cm high
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A George III silver coffee pot, William Grundy, London, 1763, of baluster form, with central cartouche bearing family crest, later decorated with acanthus leaves and flower heads to the body, 770gms, 26.5 cm high
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A Victorian silver helmet jug and bowl, Martin Hall & Co. Ltd, London, 1871, each finely etched with allegorical figures and mythical scenes, (2), 645gms, bowl. Height 17.5 cm, jug. Height 17 cm
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A set of four Victorian silver salt cellars, Charles Thomas fox and George fox, London, 1854, each with an ornate pierced body decorated with scrolling foliage, opaque glass liners, (4), 505gms. Height 6 cm
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A George IV silver tea and coffee service, Nichs Hearnden, London, 1822, decorated with flowerheads and acanthus leaves, in the oriental style with small oriental figure motifs to finials and boar head masks to thumb pieces, (4), 890gms, coffee pot. Height 24 cm
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An English silver basket, London, 1718, the oval basket ornately pierced and decorated with a conforMing swing handle, 1605gms, 10 cm high, 29 cm long
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A George IV and William IV silver tea service, comprising a teapot by William Chawner, London, 1835; creamer and sugar bowl both by Charles fox, London, 1829, (3), 580gms, teapot. Height 12.5 cm
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An English Art Deco silver teaset, S and W, Sheffield, 1940, comprising a teapot with wooden handle and finial, sugar bowl and creamer; together with an English silver toast rack, Mappin & Webb, Sheffield, 1944, (4), total weight 1170gms, teapot 13 cm high
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A pair of Victorian ruby overlaid and silver plate claret jugs, each faceted baluster body surmounted by a collar with a hinged cover and mask spout, (2), 31 cm high
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A George v silver sauce boat, maker's mark indistinct, London, 1912, of refined form with fluted rim on an oval shaped foot, 185gms, 19.5 cm long
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An Edwardian silver fruit bowl, Chester, 1910, of oval form with a band of lozenge shaped decorative motifs on a central stem and oval base, 585gms (approx). Diameter 27 cm
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An Edwardian silver bell, maker's mark B. M., Chester, 1910, of typical form with a finial depicting a female attired in formal dress, 100gms, 9.5 cm high
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A canteen of Elizabeth II silver Kings pattern flatware, predominantly Hardy Bros, London and Sheffield 1966/1967, comprising twelve of each dinner forks, entree forks, desert spoons, dessert spoons, teaspoons, six serving spoons, Hardy Bros, London, 1967; twelve of each dinner knives and entree knives, C. J. Vander, Sheffield, 1966; twelve of each fish knives and fish forks, James Dixon & Sons, London, 1967, (114), weighable silver approximately 5870gms
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A pair of silver and Sheffield plate candelabra, John and Thomas settle, Sheffield, 1824, each candlestick crested to tapering partially gadrooned stem and circular base, the three light candelabra with swept around scrolling fluted branches, the nozzles and drip pans with gadroon rims, (2), candlesticks 1076gms, 25.5 cm. Height 45 cm overall
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A German silver standing cup and cover, bearing Augsburg mark, the waisted lobed body profusely engraved and embossed all over with scrolls and foliate motifs interspersed with rows of oval cartouche with classical male and female heads in profile, 'S' scroll handles, the cover similarly decorated, finial depicting a child with a serpent, the stem modelled as a bearded semi clad man supporting the cup, circular base similarly decorated to the vessel, 266gms, 21.
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A George II silver bread basket, maker T. J., probably Thos. Johnston, Dublin, 1768, of shaped oval form with fluted waved rim with inner bright cut engraved floral border, the sides pierced with drapery swags and oval plaques, the centre engraved with arms and crest, 729gms. Length 33 cm
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A canteen of Hungarian silver flatware, 1937 - 1965, comprising seventeen serving utensils and twelve each of dinner knives, dinner forks, entree knives, entree forks, fish knives, fish forks, bread and butter knives, cake forks, table spoons, dessert spoons, soup spoons and tea spoons, stamped with Hungarian 800 standard mark and export mark, cased in a glazed wooden three drawer canteen, (161), approximate weight of weighable silver 6885GM
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1912 De Dion Bouton, two seat with bespoke luggage section; Registration Number: Unregistered; Engine Number: 4853. Count Albert De Dion and Georges Bouton are significant names in the history of the motor car. Initially De Dion invested a considerable amount of money in steam cars which he had built for him by Bouton and Trepardoux in the 1880s.
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The right to display Victorian heritage motor vehicle number plate 66666
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The right to display Victorian signature motor vehicle number plate Aa.1
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The right to display Victorian signature motor vehicle number plate 00.0
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A large Royal Doulton vase by Percy Curnock, of flared cylindrical form painted with red poppies and bumblebees within gilt borders signed P. Curnock, printed and painted factory marks. Height 48 cm
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A Royal Worcester Persian vase, circa 1889, the tapering baluster body with pierced floral handles ornately painted and gilt with scrolling foliage and centred by a Lyre bird with tail fully fanned. Puce and gold printed factory marks to the base and pattern number 1192. Height 44 cm
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A rare Royal Doulton lactolian vase, by W. Slater, of elongated baluster form, decorated with cornflower blue, gold and cream poppies on a pale blue ground. Factory mark to base, signature to body. Height 32.5 cm
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A Wemyss Earlshall Faire jug, 1914, painted with crows and inscribed ‘or whiles a clan o'roosty craws cangle thegither, Earlshall Faire, A. D.1914’, impressed and painted Wemyss, 19 cm high
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A large Wemyss thistle decorated pig, painted and impressed marks 'Wemyss, exon 2115, B. Adams, 26 cm high, 42 cm long
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A Wemyss floral decorated pig, painted and printed marks Nekola Pinxt, Plichta, London, England, 20 cm high, 27 cm long
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A Moorcroft Claremont toadstool pattern bowl, the squat circular shaped bowl with central interior decoration, depicting pale yellow aubergine and pink toadstools, the exterior decorated in deep blue glaze, signed to the base, 24 cm diameter
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A Martin Brothers spoon warmer, circa 1890, modelled as a small grotesque monster with a curled tail and gaping mouth, incised to the base 'Martin Bros. London & Southall', 12 cm high
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A Martin Brothers miniature vase, 1904, of compressed globular form decorated with pale blue dots on a blue ground, incised to the base '1-1904, Martin Bros. London and Southall. Height 8.5 cm
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A Continental porcelain owl, by Eduard Klablena (1881-1933), decorated in mottled brown, blue, sage green, and cream colours, Factory mark 1911-1933, 36 cm high
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A Martin Brothers stoneware vase, 1899, glazed and relief decorated with medieval figures, incised to the base 11-1899, R. W. Martin Bros. London and Southall. Height 24 cm
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A Martin Brothers stoneware jug, 1899, relief decorated with medieval figures, incised to the base 12-1899, Martin Bros. London & Southall, 24 cm high
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A large Martin Brothers stoneware dragon vase, 1893, glazed and incised with a continuous frieze of writhing dragons, incised to the base 11-1893, R. W. Martin Bros. London & Southall, 46.5 cm high
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A collection of eight porcelain reference books, comprising Tiffany Windows by Alastair Duncan; Royal Doulton Exhibition 1979; Lambeth Art pottery by Richard Dennis; Doulton Stoneware pottery 1870-1925 by Richard Dennis; The Doulton Lambeth Wares by Desmond Eyles; The Doulton Burslem wares by Desmond Eyles; Royal Doulton 1815-1965 by Desmond Eyles and The Martin Brothers Potters by Malcolm Haslam(8)
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A Martin Brothers double face jug, 1901, relief moulded to one side with a happy face, the reverse with a pensive face, incised to the base '22-1-1901, R. W. Martin Bros. London & Southall, 16.5 cm high
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A Martin Brothers stoneware two-handled vase, 1879, glazed and incised with a continuous frieze of peacocks, on a stippled ground with foliate borders; incised to the base 29. 8. 79, R. W. Martin, London and Southall, 277. Height 23 cm
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A pair of Sevres style gilt bronze mounted urns, 19th century, each of elegant baluster form with goat mask handles, decorated with a scene of companions in a landscape(2)55 cm high
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A famille rose patterned ormolu mounted vase and cover, 19th century, possibly French, of ovoid form, the sides decorated in the Chinese style and 'Famille-rose' palette, with a frieze of pairs of boys either side of lanterns with ribbon lotus blooms pendent from bats, all between floral borders around the base and shoulders, ormolu mounts forming the base, neck and knop of domed cover42 cm high
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Two Berlin porcelain figures, late 19th century, modelled as a male and female figure in rustic costume on a rocaille moulded base, printed Kpm, painted and impressed marks to base, 12 cm high
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A Limoges enamel plaque, circa 1905, painted with a tavern scene of revellers and a palm readersigned C. R. Faure, Limoges, with a small plaque to the reverse of the frame inscribed 'Proud's Ltd, Sydney.'21 cm high. Width 27 cm
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A tall Sevres style porcelain and gilt metal vase, late 19th century, of campana form, one side painted with a victorious Napoleon on horseback with his troupes within a laurel leaf cartouche, the reverse with an oval panel depicting a castle within landscape, with cobalt blue field and a surround of roses in lattice design to a white ground, gilt embellishments throughout, on a squared canted gilded platform base, 56.
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An impressive mahogany overmantel mirror, 19th century, with carved feathered cresting, the rectangular arched plate within a carved scrolling surround of wheat sheaves, pomegranates, flowers and foliage142 cm high, 96 cm wide ProvenanceHorden family, Milton Park, Moss Vale, New South WalesPresent owner by descent
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A George II oak breakfront sideboard, the breakfront top above an arrangement of drawers and compartments on a conforming base. Width 170 cm. Depth 53 cm. Height 89 cm
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A pair of elaborately carved oak torcheres, 19th century, the pointed arch surmount with seven carved leaf candle holders above curved brackets flanking a Tudor rose, on turned blind fretwork support, the base carved with acorns and oak leaves, fitted for electricity (2) 207 cm high
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An oak court cupboard, 17th century, the frieze with carved date 1694 and initials Wfm, above two cupboard doors, the lower section with a further arrangement of cupboards decorated with carved circular scroll work motif throughout, 155 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 150 cm high
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A matched set of ten wheelback yew wood dining chairs, including two carvers and eight side chairs (two side chairs need some restoration)(10)
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A Charles II style English oak bench, the rectangular plank top with moulded edge above a linenfold carved frieze, square and columnar legs and cross stretchers, 120 cm long, 28 cm deep, 44 cm high
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An oak coffer, 17th century, of generous proportion the hinged lid above a frieze with 'Lunette' motif and further carving to the front panel, 156 cm wide, 62 cm deep, 70 cm high
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A George III mahogany and brass bound peat bucket, of slightly flared barrel shape with brass strapping and lion head brass drop handles, 41 cm high
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An oak bible box, circa 1680, the hinged lid above a cavity, decorated throughout with carved decorative motifs. Width 80 cm. Height 34 cm
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A Charles II oak chest of drawers, circa 1680, the rectangular top above four geometric moulded drawers, both sides panelled with period escutcheons, 97 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 92 cm high (approx)
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A George II walnut lowboy, circa 1740, with a projecting cornice top above an arrangement of two short and three long drawers, the base set with three further drawers, raised on bracket feet, 112 cm wide, 63 cm deep, 126 cm high
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An oak side chair, 17th century, the shaped top rail above a central carved splat supported on baluster form legs and stretcher
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A George III style oak mule chest, 19th century, the hinged rectangular top above two drawers and a carved apron, raised on circular legs and pad feet, 121 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 85 cm high
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A pair of Charles II style side chairs, each with upholstered backs and seats on shaped legs and stretchers,(2)
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An oak chest of drawers, early 19th century, the rectangular top above an arrangement of drawers, 96 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 98 cm high
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A George III oak dresser, late 18th century, the top with scalloped detailing throughout and an arrangement of plate racks, above a frieze with four short drawers supported on shaped legs and a rectangular base, 185 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 182 cm high
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An oak carver chair, 1680 and later, the elaborately carved back above a plank seat, scroll arms and a band frieze, on shaped legs and stretchers
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An oak joined stool, and later, the rectangular top above elongated baluster shaped legs and stretcher base
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An oak coffer, 17th century, the hinged rectangular top above a carved carcass, 124 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 62 cm high
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A Charles II oak joined stool, late 17th century, rectangular top above baluster shaped legs and stretcher
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A George II style oak refectory table, the rectangular top above a simple stretcher base. Length 260 cm. Width 90 cm. Height 75 cm
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A George II oak writing table, the rectangular top above a kneehole aperture and three drawers, on slim cabriole legs and pad feet91 cm wide. Depth 53 cm. Height 72 cm.
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An oak plank top occasional table, circa 1700, the rectangular top above a frieze with central drawer on bobbin turned legs supported on stretcher base. Width 74 cm. Depth 43 cm. Height 69 cm (approx)
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An oak bible box, 17th century, the rectangular hinged top, above a well carved carcass and wrought iron escutcheons
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A William and Mary walnut chest of drawers, with geometric moulded front and panel sides, two short and three long drawers, figural brass escutcheons and handles, raised on ball feet. Width 87 cm. Depth 43 cm. Height 93 cm
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A small oak gateleg table, 18th/19th century, the oval top above gate leg supports united by cross stretchers, 87 cm extended. Height 67 cm
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A George III mahogany wine table, circular form top above a carved baluster column on carved tripod base, 70 cm high (approx)
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A pair of George III elm spindle back side chairs, each with a rush seat raised on turned legs and cross stretchers, (2)
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A George III painted corner cabinet, the convex shaped doors, decorated with classical figures, opening to reveal a painted interior and an arrangement of shelves, 107 cm high
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An ash, elm and beech Windsor chair, 19th century, of typical form with 'Prince of Wales' motif carved detail to splat
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An oak coffer, 18th century, the carved and panelled frieze raised on square supports. Width 96 cm, 49 cm, deep. Height 57 cm
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An oak George II lowboy, the rectangular top above a central drawer and two side drawers, above a scalloped frieze on slim cabriole legs and pad feet. Width 86 cm. Depth 48 cm. Height 76 cm
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A George III mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top above an arrangement of graduated drawers. Width 96 cm. Depth 53 cm. Height 72 cm
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A George III and later mahogany secretaire bookcase, the top section with moulded cornice above two panel doors enclosing shelves and a row of four small drawers, the secretaire with a centre section with oval panelled fall front enclosing a fitted interior of inlaid drawers and pigeon holes with writing pad, flanked by two small drawers to either side with three long drawers under, all with inlaid definition, replaced knob handles, scalloped apron and on bracket feet, 124 cm Width, 60 cm deep, 235 cm high
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A mahogany secretaire bookcase, circa 1790, the shaped pediment with central giltwood cresting, above two mirrored doors opening to reveal an arrangement of shelves and compartments, above a fall front with a further arrangement of compartments and drawers including a secret drawer, above four graduated drawers on shaped feet, 99 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 238 cm high
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A George III mahogany writing table, circa 1770, the rectangular top inset with green leather, a single drawer to apron, raised on turned legs with pad feet. Width 68 cm. Depth 48 cm. Height 70 cm
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A George III mahogany and satinwood inlaid chest on chest, the moulded cornice above a satinwood and mahogany inlaid frieze over three short and three long graduated drawers flanked by satinwood inlaid canted corners above four long graduated drawers above a shaped apron on splayed feet. Width 111 cm. Depth 56 cm. Height 192.5 cm
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A George III mahogany pie crust wine table, the shaped rim above carved baluster column on tripod base with claw and ball feet, 70 cm high
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A set of eight George III mahogany dining chairs, comprising six dining and two carvers, each with curved crest rails above four vertical slats and a cross support, upholstered drop-in seats, raised on square tapered legs with cross stretchers (8)
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A George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers, the rectangular top, above an arrangement of graduated drawers94 cm wide. Depth 59 cm. Height 98 cm.
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A Regency mahogany extension dining table, comprising two 'D' ends and three spare leaves, all with moulded edges, raised on turned and lobed tapering legs with brass casters. Length 285 cm (Extended). Width 131 cm. Height 76.5 cm
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A George III mahogany three tiered dumb waiter, of typical form carved column on tripod base with claw feet. Height 105 cm
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A 19th century gilt wood pier mirror, the tall rectangular plate within a beaded egg and dart frame surmounted by a dove and laurel leaf cresting. Width 81 cm. Height 250 cm
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A George III mahogany chest on chest, the stepped dentil cornice above two short and three long graduated drawers, the conforMing lower section with three further drawers, raised on bracket feet, 112 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 190 cm high
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A George IV mahogany bow front chest of drawers, the arrangement of two short and three long drawers above a shaped apron raised on cabriole legs, 105 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 105 cm high
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A Regency giltwood mirror, of classical design, the rectangular architectural frame decorated with an indented row of spheres above a frieze painted with a chequered design over a rectangular mirror plate within a ribbed black ebonised border and flanked by fluted columns with palmette capitals and united by a stepped base, 107 x 48 cm
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A neo classical mahogany centre table, 19th century, the circular top above a frieze with applied gilt metal mounts, above a shaped column and tripod base with carved claw feet. Diameter 97 cm. Height 71 cm
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