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Fine & Decorative Arts — Raffan Kelaher & Thomas

Auction House:Raffan Kelaher & ThomasNumber of lots recorded:89
Sale Title:Fine & Decorative ArtsLots with images:89
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:75
Date:7-Dec-2021
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A late 19th century German silver gilt cruet set, cased, decorated with finely cast garlands of flowers, comprising two peppers, two salts and two spoons, marked 800. Case dimensions 20 x 13 cm.
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A pair of Arts & Crafts Australian silver dessert servers, the planished finish with pierced finials and scrolls, James Linton, Perth, early 20th century. Weight 83 gms.
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A late Victorian cased scent bottle, the scimitar shaped fluted glass body with silver tip and hinged ogee shaped lobed cover, Elkington & Co., Birmingham 1890.
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A cased set of silver salts, the rectangular salts with embossed scroll work and gilt interiors, with matching salt spoons, maker W.D., Birmingham 1913.
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A Victorian card case, Birmingham 1899 together with a lady's heavily embossed purse, Birmingham 1895. (2)
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Victorian and Edwardian sterling silver photograph frames, each embossed with floral and scroll work, Gnc Ltd., Birmingham 1903, and Birmingham 1895. 18 x 14 cm and 16 x 11 cm. (2)
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A cased Victorian Christening cup, well engraved with a band of grape and vine, engraved presentation shield 'Jessie S. Aspinall/ with/ Aust Jessie's love/ 14th Dec 1880', with beaded rim and foot, gilt interior, maker's mark rubbed, Birmingham 1876/77. Height 9.5 cm, weight 100 gms.
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An Edwardian silver bowl, of quatrefoil form, reeded rim and raised on four pad feet, S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd., Birmingham 1906. Width 16 cm, weight 413 gms.
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A Georgian three piece teaset, heavily embossed with flower and scroll work, Henry Herbert, London 1823/4. Total weight 1242gms.
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An Edwardian silver mounted and ebony conductor's baton, with engraved foliate design, inscribed 'Jse/ November 27th 1901', maker JC, London 1901. Length 51.5 cm.
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An Edwardian silver hairbrush set, comprising four brushes, mirror and a comb (comb distressed), cased for Thomas Webb & Sons, hallmarked a & J Zimmerman, Birmingham 1915.
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A Victorian sterling silver salver, the centre with presentation inscription 'Presented to S. Freeman Esquire/Chairman Local land Board/ Dubbo N.S.W./ by his friends on his departure from the district/ August 5th 1886', engraved with fern and foliate decoration below the shaped beaded rim, raised on three claw and ball feet, Martin Hall & Co.. (Richard Martin & Ebenzer Hall) London 1885. Diameter 46 cm.
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A good silver plated and crystal claret jug, the lion rampant finial with shield above a mask head spout and well defined diamond pattern body and star burst base. Height 32 cm.
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A silver plated centrepiece, three light, with scrolling ram's heads, on fluted tapering column supported on a triform base with hippocamps. Together with a suite of four tazzas, each with a fluted glass bowl. Height of epergne 55 cm.
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An Edwardian Anglo-Indian style silver plated four piece tea & coffee service, all over chased with with leaf work and applied with Indian deities with elephant mask head handles and cobra finials, by William Hutton. Height of coffee pot 26 cm.
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A Hardy Bros. silver plated part flatware service, 'Chippendale' pattern, monogrammed 'F' and 'M', comprising sixteen each table spoons, eleven soup spoons, eight dessert spoons, eight table forks, eight entree forks, six table knives, six entree knives, six cake forks, eight similar sized teaspoons, thirteen oyster forks, a sugar shovel, and four sauce ladles, all marked Hardy Bros., England. (95 pieces)
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A late Victorian James Dixon & Sons Britannia metal epergne, with four ruby glass trumpets supported by scrollwork and gryphons on triform base. Height 31 cm.
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An Edwardian ruby glass epergne, with five wrythen ruby glass trumpets, supported in a silver plated wirework frame. Height 34 cm.
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A mid 18th century Chinese tea cup and saucer, painted with 'Pagoda in Riverscape' pattern, circa 1750, bears Christies sticker to base. Diameter of saucer 11.5 cm. Provenance: Christies, the Nanking cargo, ex lot 5059.
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A Japanese Meiji period bronze figure of a tiger, well patterned and in prowling pose, with glass eyes, 1868-1912. Length 54 cm.
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The Morton coat of arms presentation document, with red seal and petitioned 1963, in red leather folio. Folio dimensions 34 x 47 cm.
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A Victorian walnut writing box, the domed top with mother of pearl inset plaque and escutcheon, with well fitted interior. Dimensions 20 x 40 x 46 cm.
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A Victorian glass epergne, the single trumpet above three twisted glass spiral canes, and above a circular frilled bowl. Height 51 cm.
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A late Victorian oil lamp, pale red reservoir and etched glass shade, held above a stone and gilt metal Corinthian column, on square base and four scrolling legs. Overall height 78 cm.
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A pair of Victorian glass lustres, the dove grey glass bowls with scalloped rims, heightened in gilt, on knopped stem and circular stepped foot. Height 34 cm.
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A Copeland Spode Queen Victoria diamond Jubilee jardiniere, the green body with applied white decoration, base with maker's mark impressed and printed and with registration mark, circa 1897. Height 18 cm, diameter 21 cm.
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A late 19th century French oil lamp, the pale turquoise glass body well enamelled with flowers and floral swags, gilt metal lionmask handles (loose), the fuel reservoir lift out, and raised on a gilt metal circular stand with four scrolling and mask head feet. An etched and frosted shade with everted crimped rim. Overall height 62 cm.
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A bronze bust of Joan of Arc, modelled in her soldier's garb. Height 24 cm.
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A Doulton Lambeth Queen Victoria diamond Jubilee Pottery jug, the sides modelled with cameos of the young and older Queen, impressed marks to base. Height 23.5 cm.
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An elaborate pair of gilt brass candelabra, each six light with snuffer, the scrolling arms supported on a double handled vase shaped column and raised on claw and ball and scroll feet. Height 68 cm.
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An impressive Budapest Majolica oil lamp, the baluster body decorated with cherubs and foliate scrollwork, the whole supported on four gilt metal scrolling acanthus capped feet, the body with gilt metal cherub supports, the etched glass shade above and with chimney, the mechanism marked for 'Young's court 20' central Draught'. Overall height to top of shade 91 cm.
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A pair of 18th century onion bottles, the bulbous shape with inverted high base and rough pontil mark, with tapering neck and applied rim, first half 18th century. Height 20.5 cm.
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A late 19th century oak cased mantel clock, the architectural case carved with corinthian columns and with steel chapter ring and Roman numerals, and subsidiary steel regulation and 'Silent/Chime' and the 8 day movement striking on the hour, half and quarter hours, the backplate pierced brass with interior fabric covering, the movement stamped W & H Sch' for Winterhalder and Hofmeier of Schwarzenbach Germany, circa 1890. Dimensions 42 x 28 x 18 cm, with key and pendulum.
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An Ansonia spelter clock garniture the timepiece with open escapement, Roman numerals, and porcelain dial, the case with drop handles and flanked by a Roman warrior, with two associated figures of a Roman maiden and warrior, circa 1880s. Height 37 cm, with key and pendulum.
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A pair of bronzed metal busts of German interest, the first depicting Prince Otto von Bismarck, the iron Chancellor; the second of Kaiser Wilhelm I, each with bronze finish and signed 'C. Schuler fecit' verso. Height 30 cm.
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A Royal Worcester part fruit service, comprising an oval dish and two round plates, each painted with a country cottage scene by Raymond Rushton, date mark for 1919. Length of oval dish 27 cm and diameter of plates 23 cm. (3)
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A framed pair of antique Royal Vienna porcelain plates, the first titled verso 'The Duchess of Devonshire and Vicomtehs Duncarnon (?), depicting beautiful women, the second a classical scene of dancing beauties, each with gilt and enamelled borders, mark to base. Bears label verso for Aldenhoven's Art gallery. Diameter of plate 23.5 cm, framed 35 x 35 cm. (2)
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A pair of decorative maritime paintings, each depicting a sailing ship on the high seas, oil on board, unsigned, in decorative giltwood and ebonised framed. Image 11 x 16 cm, framed 29.5 x 35 cm.
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An Edwardian oak tantalus, with silver plated fittings, the three bottles well cut and each with label; the first 'Brandy', C. J. Vander, Sheffield, 1962; the second 'Gin', unmarked; the third 'Vodka'marked sterling silver. Length 37 cm, with key.
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A late Victorian black slate mantle clock, the architectural case with engraved floral detail, the brass chapter ring surrounding the enamel dial with Roman numerals. Dimensions 28 x 33 x 13 cm.
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A late Victorian black slate mantle clock, the architectural case enclosing a porcelain chapter ring with Arabic numerals. Dimensions 32 x 27 x 13 cm.
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A late Victorian oil lamp, the vaseline glass reservoir held above a pierced metal square form base. Overall height 61 cm.
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A late Victorian oil lamp, the metal column modelled as two cherubs supporting the white glass reservoir and shade, above a floral base. Height to top of chimney 60 cm.
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A French gilt metal candelabrum, the urn shaped support leading to three branches each hung with prismatic drops from a floral band, raised on square marble base, late 19th century. Height 44 cm.
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A spelter figural oil lamp, the column modelled as a Turkish man holding the lamp aloft, the faceted glass reservoir etched with a geometric pattern, raised on a black glass socle, late 19th/early 20th century. Overall height 79 cm.
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A 19th century slate and marble mantel clock, architectural case, white enamel dial, two train movement, on stepped plinth base. With key and pendulum. Height 28 cm.
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An Ansonia black cast iron mantle clock, the porcelain face with Roman numerals and two train movement, the iron case with applied Art Nouveau style gilt metal mounts, the movement stamped 'Ansonia Clock Co. USs/ New York', late 19th/early 20th century. Dimensions 26 x 34 x 17 cm approx. With pendulum. No key.
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A Victorian parian ware figure of Godfrey Bouillon, standing tall and proud on a circular base, titled within scrolled cartouche, possibly modelled by J. Duke and Nephew, circa 1860. Height 47 cm.
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An Ansonia clock garniture, the ornate gilt metal case surmounted by an urn and with double mask head ring handles, the open escapement and Arabic numerals on a circular dial, a Henry the VIII figure to one side, raised on a black metal base, the whole flanked by two musketeer figures on circular bases, circa 1885. Overall height 54 cm.
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A late 19th century Continental porcelain oil lamp, modelled with three cherubs on a floral encrusted base, unmarked. Height to top of chimney 49 cm.
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A British pattern 1827 naval dress sword, with white shagreen and gilt wire bound handle, gilt brass lion head pommel and the blade engraved with crown over foul anchor to one side and British coat of arms to the other, with brass-mounted leather scabbard. Overall length 98 cm.
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A vintage Indo Persian dagger, the gazelle pommel with ornate crossguard and white bone hilt. The steel blade well patterned with iron scabbard and wood and red velvet inserts. The koftgari style silver patterning to all metal mounts. Overall length 47 cm, blade length 26 cm.
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An antique oil lamp modelled as Britannia, the painted metal figure adjacent the mask head and acanthus leaf lamp support, the green tinged glass reservoir moulded with stars, all raised on four scrolling phoenix feet. Overall height to top of chimney 84 cm.
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A French brass carriage clock, the enamelled dial with Roman numerals, and bevelled glass sides. Dimensions 13 x 9 x 8 cm.
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A decorative gilt metal mantle clock, the architectural case with corinthian columns and pineapple finials, the chapter ring with recessed Arabic numerals, raised on a rectangular plinth base with applied shield and laurel leaf plaque. Dimensions 36 x 24 x 13.5 cm.
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A late Victorian oil lamp, the gilt metal and black granite Corinthian column support with frosted glass shade and a chimey, raised on four gilt metal feet. Overall height to tip of chimney 68 cm.
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A bronzed metal bust of the Greek warrior Ajax, after the antique, raised on a circular socle and square base. Height 43 cm.
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A simulated malachite square pedestal, with moulded decoration. Height 85 x 38 cm.
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An Edwardian oak humidor, the hinged lid opening to reveal a pipe rack, two short and one long drawer within and brass shield shaped drop handles, enclosed by glazed doors. Dimensions 29 x 30 x 19.5 cm.
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A fine Regency gentleman's travelling case, the rosewood box well decorated with scrolling brass inlay, lift out brass handles and lower drawer, opening to reveal a well fitted interior comprising nine cut glass and silver lidded jars and bottles, maker Gr, London 1824. Dimensions 34.5 x 24 x 18.5 cm.
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A bronze portrait bust of a distinguished gentleman, possibly Lord Louis Mountbatten, moulded inscription verso 'Arthur Buckner/ January 1933', raised on square base, bears paper label with British coat of arms. Height 45 cm, together with an Art Deco timber pedestal of square base. Height 79 cm. (2)
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A mid 19th century Dutch Colonial rosewood and mahogany writing box, with fitted interior and brass drop handles, circa 1860, on later stand. Dimensions 59 x 56 x 38 cm.
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An antique woolwork tapestry, the scene depicting a man leading his daughter on her pony, accompanied by the faithful hounds. Stretched and framed within a heavy timber frame. Tapestry 62 x 71 cm, framed 91 x 99 cm.
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A French provincial oak sideboard, the shaped top above two drawers and four doors, carved with foliate and floral scrollwork and raised on four scroll feet to the front. Dimensions 202 h x 102 w x 56 d cm.
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A nest of four Chinese rosewood occasional tables, with well carved frieze. Dim tallest 73 x 40 x 40 cm.
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A Chinoiserie black laquered display cabinet, fitted with two glazed doors, two drawers and cupboard below lacking two shelves. Dimensions 173 x 102 x 40 cm.
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A late Victorian rosewood and inlaid bowfronted display cabinet, the mirrored upper tier with urn finials and with central glazed cupboard enclosing one shelf, the lower section with central glazed double doors and with open galleries either side and below, raised on six square tapered legs. Dimensions 212 cm high, 153 cm wide, 48 cm deep.
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A late 18th/ early 19th century oak longcase clock, the hood with swan neck pediment and brass lion mask head terminals, the brass arched face engraved with foliate scrollwork, Roman numerals and Arabic minutes, and subsidiary dials for Strike/Silent, and seconds dial, date aperture, the face engraved with maker's name Robert Welsh of Dalkeith. Dimensions 206 x 49 x 23 cm.
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An Edwardian mahogany and inlaid display cabinet, with central arched glazed door enclosing two glass shelves, two flanking glazed doors and two smaller enclosed doors below, all inlaid with patera and ribbon tied floral swags, raised on six tapered legs. Dimensions 132 x 151 x 45 cm.
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A Chinese rosewood centre table, with well carved frieze, raised on square tapering legs. Dimensions 80 x 90 x 90 cm.
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An Edwardian mahogany corner cabinet, fitted with one carved door and one glazed door and shelf below. Dimensions 178 x 58 x 36 cm.
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A 19th century French ebonised centre table, with gilt metal mounts, inlaid with brass, fitted one drawer dimensions 76 x 138 x 84 cm, as found - distressed.
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A Chinese rosewood side table, with rectangular top, raised on square legs. Dimensions 52 x 42 x 30 cm.
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A Chinese rosewood jardiniere stand, with carved frieze, on square legs. Dimensions 50 x 40 x 40 cm.
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A pair of 19th century Chinese rosewood armchairs, the panel backs carved with calligraphy, raised on square tapering legs, united by stretchers.
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A Chinese rosewood jardiniere stand, with lower tier, raised on square legs. Dimensions 79 x 41 x 30 cm.
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A 19th century Chinese rosewood jardiniere stand, with well carved frieze, raised on square legs, united by an under tier. Dimensions 80 x 47 x 47 cm.
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A George III mahogany sideboard, of serpentine outline, the whole inlaid with satinwood ribbon and swags, the brass gallery above a raised structure with two sliding doors, and main body with three frieze drawers and two knife drawers. Width 212 cm.
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A Victorian double sided firescreen, the mahogany and rosewood frame with fretwork top and Barley twist side columns raised on scroll feet, one panel depicting a still life painting in watercolour and gouache, the other a dried fern arrangement. Height 121 cm, width 74.5 cm.
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An Edwardian oak secretaire bookcase, the overhanging cornice above a pair of glazed doors, enclosing three adjustable shelves, the drop-front drawer revealing a well fitted interior, with panel doors below, on plinth base. Dimensions 234 h x 110 w x 51 d cm.
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A Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase, the overhanging cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors, enclosed three adjustable shelves, the lower section with a full front secretaire drawer enclosing a well fitted interior with panel doors. Dimensions 240 cm high, 140 cm deep, 62 cm wide.
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An antique Persian rug, the cream field with allover floral lattice work design. Dimensions 205 x 136 cm.
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An antique Balouch rug, central panel of geometric motifs surrounded by tree of life borders. Dimensions 194 x 103 cm.
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A good room size Heriz carpet, the allover floral medallion on a terracotta ground. Dimensions 360 x 275 cm.
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A West Persian Balouch rug, pure wool with kilim ends, circa 1950s. 171 x 91 cm.
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A large good quality Heriz style carpet, with thick pure wool pile, the central foliate medallion on red ground with scrolling floral borders. Dimensions 366 x 267 cm.
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An antique Turkoman Ensi rug, of typical design. Dimensions 193 x 122 cm.
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A Persian Ardabil carpet, the olive green field with central foliate medallion. Dimensions 294 x 197 cm.
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A large Kashan carpet, allover floral field. Dimensions 330 x 205 cm.
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