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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:322
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts AuctionLots with images:308
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:245
Date:15-Jun-2021
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A pair of 14ct white gold diamond stud earrings, each earring set with a 0.53ct round brilliant cut diamond, posts for pierced ears, TDW 1.06ct (Colour J/K, Clarity SI1-SI2).
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A pair of 14ct white gold Columbian emerald and diamond halo stud earrings, each earring set with a 2.44ct emerald cut, bluish-green Columbian emerald (very minor eye visible inclusions), claw set in yellow gold, and surrounded by twenty-five round brilliant cut diamonds, posts for pierced ears, TEW 4.89ct, TDW 0.34ct, (Colour H/I, SI1-I2).
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A pair of 14ct white gold Ceylonese sapphire and diamond huggie earrings, each earring with a drop set with a round cut, greenish-blue Ceylon sapphires (eye clean), claw set and surrounded by a ring of round brilliant cut diamonds and an outer ring of round cut, greenish-blue sapphires (eye clean), suspended from a diamond set bale with lever-back closures, TSW 1.27ct, TDW 0.19ct (Colour G/H, SI2).
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A pair of 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond earrings, each earring set with nine round cut, royal blue sapphires (eye clean), set between thirty-six round brilliant cut diamonds, lever back closures, TSW 1.45ct, TDW 0.64ct, (Colour G/H, Clarity SI2-I1).
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A pair of 14ct rose gold tanzanite and diamond double halo stud earrings, each earring set with a 1.16ct oval cut, violet blue tanzanites (moderate-heavy inclusions), claw set, and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, posts for pierced ears, TTW 2.33ct, TDW 0.82ct (Colour G/H, Clarity SI-SI2).
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A pair of Bvlgari 18ct white gold and diamond earrings, 'B. Zero1' barrel shaped huggie earrings, posts and safety clip for pierced ears, Bvlgari mark to outer frames, TDW 0.80ct (Colour F/G, Clarity VS1).
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A pair of 18ct gold and diamond huggie earrings, a cluster of twenty-two early brilliant and old European cut diamonds suspended from a diamond set huggie fitting for pierced ears, TDW 3.04ct.
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A pair of Bvlgari 18ct white gold diamond and pearl earrings, each earring set with an 8.4 cm silver-cream cultured pearl above a curved and tapering mount set with eight round brilliant cut diamonds, clips for non-pierced ears, Bvlgari mark to clip, TDW 0.20 (estimate).
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A pair of 14ct gold aquamarine and diamond drop earrings, a baguette cut aquamarine bezel set in a diamond encrusted mount, suspended from a double diamond encrusted bale, screw fittings, TAW 1.50ct, TDW 0.60ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond earrings, each earring set with a 0.31ct round modern brilliant cut diamond claw set with four oval mixed cut violet blue sapphires, TDW 0.62ct, TSW 3.28ct, posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond cluster earrings, each earring set with nineteen small round brilliant cut diamonds, posts for pierced ears, TDW 0.64ct.
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A pair of 14ct yellow gold tanzanite and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with a 1.31ct oval cut, purplish-blue tanzanites (very minor eye visible inclusions), claw set, and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from a diamond set bale, shepherds hook closures, TDW 0.48ct (Colour H/J, Clarity SI1-I1).
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A pair of Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and red coral earrings, the long teardrop form drops in cone form mount suspended from chain and ball, fittings for pierced ears.
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A pair of Victorian 15ct yellow gold and garnet drop earrings, the disc section suspended from the leaf mounted hooks, enclosing a curved row of seven antique cut dark garnets, further applied sculpted leaf and flower forms, three pendant drops to the base of each.
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A pair of 19th century 18ct gilded yellow gold drop and tassel earrings, shield form surmounted with a bird, wings raised and perched upon two red stones, with tassel fringe below.
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A pair of 19th century gilded gold leaf form drop earrings, the three textured leaves each with a flower head centred with a green stone, small floral drop.
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A George III gold and amethyst memorial ring, three facet cut amethysts, the shaped and engraved band with 'Carter' and '1781'.
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A 14ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring, the 1.32ct oval cut, royal blue sapphire (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to the split shoulders, TDW 0.24ct.
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A 14ct white gold Ceylonese sapphire and diamond ring, four pear cut pinkish-purple Ceylonese sapphires (eye clean) set around one round brilliant cut diamond, TSW 1.11ct.
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A 14ct yellow gold diamond halo ring, a 0.74ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour M/N, Clarity VS1-VS2), claw set and surrounded by sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.13ct (Colour H/J, Clarity SI1). Ring size L 1/2.
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A 14ct white gold aquamarine and diamond ring, a 1.33ct round cut, light greyish blue aquamarine (eye clean), claw set, and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds set to the split shoulders, TDW 0.94ct, (Colour H/J, Clarity SI2-I2).
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A 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond ring, five round cut, royal blue sapphires (eye clean), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds TSW 1.21ct, TDW 0.36ct (Colour G/H, Clarity SI1-SI2).
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A 14ct rose gold aquamarine and diamond ring, the 4.14ct oval cut, mid blue aquamarine (eye clean), claw set, and surrounded by sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 1.07ct, (Colour I/K, SI-SI1).
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A 14ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond halo ring, a 4.52ct oval cut, royal blue sapphire (eye clean), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds set to the shoulders, TDW 0.38ct (Colour G/H, Clarity SI1-I1). Ring size O 1/2.
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A 14ct yellow gold aquamarine and diamond ring, a 3.99ct oval cut, light greyish-blue aquamarine (eye clean), claw set, and surrounded by twenty round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.27ct (Colour H/J, Clarity SI2-I2). Ring size length
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A 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond ring, ten round cut, royal blue sapphires (eye clean), shared-claw set, with twenty round brilliant cut diamonds, TSW 2.18ct, TDW 0.77ct (Colour G/H, Clarity SI1-SI2).
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A 14ct rose gold kunzite and diamond halo ring, a 21.02ct oval facet cut, pink kunzite (moderate inclusions), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds set to the split shoulders, TDW 0.87ct (Colour G/J, Clarity SI-SI2).
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A platinum and diamond ring, the 2.95ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour K/L, Clarity SI2), claw set, with four round single cut diamonds to each shoulder, Ring size M 1/2.
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An estate 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 1.01ct round modern brilliant cut diamond claw set with upright shoulders, Colour I, Clarity Internally Flawless.
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A Bvlgari 18ct white gold pearl and diamond ring, a .9 cm silver-cream cultured pearl set to the centre of a domed tapering shank, each decorated shoulder set with nineteen small round brilliant cut diamonds, Bvlgari marked to interior of shank.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond dress ring, the large oval concave mount pave-set with one hundred and ninety-nine small round brilliant cut diamonds, with a further fifteen diamonds set to each split and U form shoulder, TDW 1.15ct. Ring size R½.
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A modern 18ct white gold and three diamond gypsy type ring, the half round band with recessed diamonds.
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A modern 18ct white gold and diamond ring, the three pairs of baguette diamonds spaced by four pairs of modern brilliant cuts. TDW 0.82ct.
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A modern 18ct white gold and diamond twin heart ring, each heart with tapered baguettes (7) framed by small modern brilliant cuts (31). TDW. 0.82ct.
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An 18ct white gold diamond cluster ring, the square cushion form with bead and claw set with diamonds, further diamonds framing and to the shoulders. The 85 brilliant cuts of TDW 0.72ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond oval shield form cluster earrings, each with two rows of 16 baguette cuts centred and framed by 41 small modern brilliant cuts, TDW 1.35ct.
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A vintage 18ct white gold and diamond cluster ring, the central claw set brilliant cut diamond framed by eight smaller bead set diamonds.
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A 14ct yellow gold tanzanite and diamond halo ring, a 2.40ct cushion cut, purplish blue tanzanite (eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to each shoulder, TDW 0.34ct (Colour H/J, Clarity SI2-I2). Ring size M.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond oval cluster ring, 61 modern brilliant cut diamonds to the panel and shoulders of TDW 0.58ct.
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A 9ct yellow gold tanzanite and diamond ring, the white gold setting with emerald cut light purple blue tanzanite framed by six small diamonds bead set to each triangular panelled shoulder.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and red coral dress ring, the large oval cabochon coral panel in rub-over mount.
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A 14ct white gold peridot and diamond ring, the natural green cushion cut peridot of 3.00ct. framed by multiple small diamonds, further diamonds to the shoulders. AIG gem report for the peridot.
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A fine Nain 'exhibition' carpet, hand knotted wool and silk pile, decorated with a hunting/garden scene. 150 x 231 cm. With certificate detailing purchase by the South African carpet dealer Ludwig (Ludy) Gosenhauser in Teheran in 1965 and sale the same year to our client.
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A very good quality semi-antique Iranian Feraghan carpet, hand knotted, closely cropped sculpted wool and silk pile on silk weft and warp. Herati pattern decorated. 236 x 140 cm. With certificate detailing purchase from the South African top rare carpet dealer Isfahan (Pty) Ltd. Joseph Shamoon in 1972.
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A superb old Qum hand knotted carpet, silk pile on silk weft and warp, the filed decorated with small lozenge geometric patterned motifs, in soft madder and old ivory tones. 140 x 192 cm. Purchased by our vendor in the 1970s in South Africa.
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A small Iranian Isphahan all silk (pile, weft and warp) hand knotted rug, decorated with a central geometric eight-pointed star medallion on an indigo ground. 107 x 157 cm.
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A semi-antique Hamadan Hosseinabad hand knotted carpet, wool pile on cotton weft and warp, the lozenge shaped filed decorated with Herati pattern. 203 x 132 cm). With certificate detailing purchase by the South African dealer Ludwig (Ludy) Gosenhauser in Ludellah in 1967 and sale in 1968 to our client.
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A pair of 1920s American Saruk hand knotted wool on cotton rugs, the central medallion on a field of interlaced flowering branches, surrounded by a central band framed by two narrow guards. Ex. estate collection of a gentleman based in Iran 1940's as head accountant for Anglo-Iranian Oil (later BP Oil). His mother was sent to New Zealand at four, to attend school. Other family members were already in New Zealand. Both 202 x 133 cm. Some wear and small 2 cm hole to one.
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A large Turkman hand knotted carpet, decorated with multiple octagonal gols. Wool pile on cotton weft and warp. Red tones with pale yellow highlights. 300 x 200 cm
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Three antique kilim weave faced scatter cushions. Largest 50 x 46 cm
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A Persian tribal bedding bag, suitable as a large bolster pillow, dark plum tones.
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A mixed weave Berjusta rug, decorated with twin medallions. 20 x 127 cm
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A Balouchi rug, hand knotted, decorated with three medallions on a geometric patterned field. 16 x 85 cm
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A vintage hand knotted Persian rug, the ground with a large central floral medallion surrounded by a field of flowers, leaves and multiple border guards. Minor wear. 225 x 135 cm.
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A Kashmir hand knotted silk-on-cotton rug, the cream ground with herati patterns in curvilinear florals and multiple border guards. Showing signs of wear. 188 x 120 cm
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An Afghan Khamyab hand knotted runner, decorated with repeat floral medallions and geometric motifs. 60 x 77 cm
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A large Turkman hand knotted carpet, wool pile on cotton weft and warp, decorated with large octagonal elephant's foot gol motifs. 300 x 300 cm
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A large Chobi hand knotted carpet, decorated with lotus flowers on a black ground, framed by a broad border. 290 x 200 cm
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A large Persian hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with floral motifs, palmettes and leafy tendrils on a blue ground. 265 x 392 cm
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A Persian hand knotted carpet, with central cruciform medallion on a terra cotta field and with green quadrants, framed by a broad geometric floral border. 186 x 290 cm
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A hand-knotted runner, the field decorated with tribal motifs, multiple border guards, in tones of terracotta and blue/green. 313 x 84 cm
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An Iranian hand knotted rug, the field decorated in panels of lotus and palm motifs and framed by multiple borders. 94 x 144 cm.
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A Baluchi tribal hand knotted rug, decorated with a field of octagonal medallions framed by multiple geometric borders. 126 x 196 cm
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A Persian hand knotted rug, decorated with a central hexagonal medallion patterned with small geometric motifs, on a blue ground with similar motifs, framed by a triple border. 186 x 192 cm
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A small Afshari hand knotted rug, wool on cotton, decorated with a small geometric medallion on red field with multiple small floral motifs. 106 x 148 cm
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An antique Serab Persian wool and camel hair rug, showing some wear. 223 x 92 cm. Provenance: Ex. the estate of Elizabeth Gunn MBE (1879 - 26 October) our vendors great aunt, a noted antique collector. Elizabeth was a New Zealand school and army doctor and public health official. She was a pioneer in the field of children's health and was instrumental in the establishment of children's health camps in New Zealand.
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An antique Turkoman all wool rug, the field with six rectangular geometric decorated medallions, showing signs of some wear. 196 x 106 cm. Ex. the estate of Elizabeth Gunn MBE (1879 - 26 October) our vendors great aunt, a noted antique collector. Elizabeth was a New Zealand school and army doctor and public health official. She was a pioneer in the field of children's health and was instrumental in the establishment of children's health camps in New Zealand.
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An antique Turkoman all wool rug, repeating geometric designs to the field, variable red and indigo tones. 157 x 101 cm. Showing some signs of wear. Ex. the estate of Elizabeth Gunn MBE (1879 - 26 October) our vendors great aunt, a noted antique collector. Elizabeth was a New Zealand school and army doctor and public health official. She was a pioneer in the field of children's health and was instrumental in the establishment of children's health camps in New Zealand.
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A hand knotted Chobi rug, the field decorated with florals and foliage, multiple border guards with conforming patterns. 150 x 100 cm.
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An Iranian Sirjan rug, the field decorated with geometric patterns, stylised flowers and animals (including peacocks) and multiple border guards. 182 x 136 cm
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An ornate vintage brass perdonium scuttle, with original lift-out liner, shovel and tongs, scrolling feet to the front and brass decoration to the exterior. 31 x 45 x 50 cm (including handle).
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An unusual mahogany butler's tray top table, the top with turned finials to the gallery and brass insert, turned folding supports, requires some attention. 74 x 51 x 70 cm.
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A Georgian style mahogany folding luggage rack, turned supports, upholstered in a grey stripe. 57 x 41 x 39 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany stool, shell heel and club foot, upholstered in a grey stripe. 52 x 40 x 42 cm.
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A Regency walnut side table, one drawer, raised on turned column and quadruped base, the feet with carved scrolling detail. 46 x 35 x 72 cm.
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A Regency oak wine table, octagonal top, raised on turned column and tripod base. 46 x 40 x 76 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany washstand, open top to hold bowl and dishes, one lower shelf with drawer, raised on square section legs. 33 x 31 x 73 cm.
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A late Georgian mahogany washstand, the high back and sides with scrolling detail, the top with spaces for basin and dishes, two small drawers, a lower shelf with full width drawer, raised on turned legs. 73 x 43 x 105 cm.
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A New Zealand colonial inlaid woods display table, the starburst centre in mottled kauri field framed by various parquetry panels, carved border. Raised on four turned supports and with shaped lower shelf. 80 x 53.5 x 75.5 cm. Minor repair required. Maker unknown.
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An ornate Victorian occasional table, the top inlaid with star patterns in various timbers and a carved apron, raised on an ornate carved column and tripod base. 70 x 74 cm.
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A Georgian fruitwood country ladderback chair, in rustic condition. 44 x 43 x 101 cm.
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A Regency mahogany secretaire chest of drawers, gilded leather insert, small drawers and pigeon holds to the secretaire with inlaid floral decoration and a semi-Royal cypher, the front in the form of two false drawers, with three full width drawers, brass swan neck handles, flanked by canted corners and raised on bracket feet. 125 x 54 x 118 cm.
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A George II oak drop front bureau, the interior with pigeonholes and small drawers, one full width drawer, raised on tapering square section legs with fretwork detail to the top of each leg. 76 x 51 x 91 cm.
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A George II oak lowboy, three drawers, captured ring handles, shaped apron, raised on slender tapering legs, club feet. 76.5 x 47.5 x 69 cm.
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An early 18th century Georgian walnut chest on later stand, six drawers on a three-drawer stand, oak lined, cross banded top with four panel quartered veneer, each drawer feather banded, fine brass handles with engraved backplates and matching escutcheons, double moulding between drawers, shaped apron and raised on substantial cabriolet legs 106 x 58 x 133 cm.
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A European split chest of drawers, in two halves, with two over three drawers each fascia with parquetry inlay and brass swan neck handles. 98 x 62 x 92.5 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany library table, one piece top, three drawers and slide to one side, central drawer, two false drawers to other side, each end with a false drawer, raised on square section legs with substantial wood and brass casters. (Requires minor attention). 137 x 74 x 74 cm.
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A William IV flame mahogany centre table, the rectangular top with curbed corners upon a turned column and concave platform quadrupod base, raised on casters. 121 x 88 x 74 cm.
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A Georgian provincial walnut and elm standing corner cabinet, panelled doors, the interior with shaped shelves. Height 195 cm.
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A 19th century rosewood Biedermeier bookcase, the back with one shelf supported by three scrolling uprights, four open shelves and three half columns, raised on turned feet. 176 x 28 x 145 cm.
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A Georgian elm Windsor chair, the traditional central pierced slat back and spindles, shaped seat, raised on turned legs and stretcher base. 55 x 42 x 103 cm.
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A Victorian elm Windsor chair, the traditional central pierced slat back and spindles, shaped seat, raised on substantial turned legs and curving stretcher base. 57 x 46 x 113 cm.
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A Regency mahogany chair, the elaborate back set with brass decoration of a classical man in a garden setting, with further brass detail to the frame, sabre legs, the drop-in seat upholstered in a Regency stripe. 44.5 x 45 x 75 cm.
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A Regency mahogany chair, carved and inlaid detail to the back, sabre legs, cane seat and drop -in seat upholstered in a Regency stripe. 45 x 45 x 83 cm.
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A set of six Regency mahogany dining chairs, carved bar backs and carved rails, raised on sabre legs, the drop-in seats upholstered in a silver-grey linen.
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A Regency mahogany open elbow armchair, plain bar back and carved rail, scrolling arms with reeded detail, the front legs with conforming details, upholstered in a silver-grey linen. 56 x 47 x 84 cm.
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A Regency mahogany open elbow armchair, plain bar back together with a carved back, scrolling arms, the front legs with carved detail, upholstered in a silver-grey linen. 53 x 44 x 86 cm.
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An Edwardian Sheraton Revival bergere, upholstered in a self-patterned gold and ivory fabric. 64 x 70 x 96 cm.
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A pair of French style armchairs, the mahogany frame with carved decoration, tapering reeded legs, upholstered in a self-patterned blue and mushroom fabric with piped detail. 83 x 70 x 88 cm.
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A 19th century Japanese paulownia iron bound ship's lock box, decorative studded old iron fittings to the hinged door and body, enclosing a combination of six various drawers, some old labelling, some wear and signs of good old age. 32 x 42.5 x 37 cm.
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