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Fine & Decorative Arts — Raffan Kelaher & Thomas

Auction House:Raffan Kelaher & ThomasNumber of lots recorded:147
Sale Title:Fine & Decorative ArtsLots with images:147
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:108
Date:3-May-2022
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Andrew Halford, vase with shaped pinched neck geometric pattern, stoneware, maker's mark above footrim. Height 16 cm. Width 22 cm.
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Peter Travis, earthenware square vase with circular motif to front and back panel, glazed interior, signed and dated '69 to base., height 17 cm. Width 16.5 cm.
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Peter Travis, ovoid earthenware vase, signed and dated '69 to base. Height 15.5 cm. Width 21 cm.
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June Te water (South Africa 1924-) 'Ndebele Head' 1988, bronze, initialled and dated '88 and editioned 1/6. Height 33 cm.
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A pair of George III three light candelabra, the central tapered column with lift out twin branch and screw out central sconce, all with removable drip pans, John Green & Co., Sheffield, 1801 and 1804. Height 52 cm. Wooden base.
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A late Victorian silver navette shaped sugar bowl, with a shaped rim and embossed with floral and foliate design, monogrammed, on shaped acanthus scroll flat foot, Frederick Sibray & Job Frank hall, London 1891. Width 17 cm. Weight 231 gm.
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A late Victorian silver mug, with reeded band decoration and monogrammed, flat topped handle, Lee & Wigfull (Henry Wigfull), Sheffield 1898. Height 9 cm.
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A George V silver waiter, shaped gadrooned edge raised on four pad feet, Barker Brothers silver Ltd., Birmingham, 1929. Diameter weight 369 gm.
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A George V silver and tortoiseshell page turner, of slim form, Bewlay & Co. Ltd., London 1916. Length 33 cm.
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A pair of George III silver serving spoons with gilt embossed berry bowls and engraved terminals, Stephen Adams, London 1796.
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A pair of George IV Scottish silver berry spoons, Old English pattern, with engraved floral stems, and fruit embossed bowls, G. Thomson, Glasgow, 1828. Length 22 cm. Weight 119 cm.
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A George V silver mustard pot, circular section with shell thumbpiece and reeded looped handle, maker Rf, London 1919, with clear glass liner. Height 8 cm.
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A George VI silver bowl, an everted reeded rim and shaped cavetto, Lee and Wigfull (Henry Wigfull), Sheffield 1945. Diameter 21.5 cm. Weight 325 gm.
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A George III small cup, of plain circular form, monogrammed 'B', Samuel Godbehere & Edward Wigan, London 1797. Height 5 cm. Diameter 6 cm. Weight 87gm.
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Two Edwardian silver mounted dressing table jars, one oval, the other circular section, each faceted sides and with silver screw off lids, monogrammed 'Lgm', George Henry James & Co., London 1909. Height of tallest 10 cm. (2)
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A pair of Victorian Scottish King's pattern sugar nips, with shell bowl ends, maker's mark rubbed, Glasgow 1868. Length 16 cm. Weight 51 gm.
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A German silver salver, with reeded shaped rim, marked 800, diameter 24 cm. Together with a second German silver tray of oval form with crimped edge, marked 800, length 22 cm. Weight all in: 432 gm. (2)
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A Queen Elizabeth II silver photograph frame, the shaped beaded and gadrooned border surmounted by a vacant cartouche, Carr's of Sheffield Ltd., Sheffield, 1988., 29.5 x 23 cm.
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A George V canteen of silver flatware, 'Sandringham' pattern, comprising six each table forks, table knives, entree forks, entree knives, dessert spoons, soup spoons, fish knives (silver blades) and forks, teaspoons, coffee spoons, and a pair of serving spoons, Edward Viner, Sheffield 1938/39; six each matching silver plated fruit knives and forks, a stainless steel carving knife and fork, and an associated silver dessert spoon and six smaller spoons with shell shaped bowls, Edward Viner, Sheffield 1936/37…
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Six George IV fiddle and thread dinner forks, each crested, William Eley & William Fearn, London, 5 x 1806, and 1 x 1803. Weight 544 gm.
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Five Edwardian silver table forks, King's pattern, Walker & Hall, Sheffield, 1902. Weight all in: 449gm. (5)
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A 19th century Scottish silver fish slice, fiddle thread and shell pattern with the flat section engraved with a fish and pierecd with stars, marked heron, Glasgow, 1834. Length 29.5 cm. Weight 134 gm.
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Three 19th century silver Kings pattern teaspoons, 1 x John Wilkie, Edinburgh 1852, 2 x maker Tf (?), Dublin 1829. Weight all in: 92 gm.
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Six 18th century Dutch forks, three tined, Adrianus J.J. Van de Wetering, Hertogenbosch, 1789/90. Weight all in: 243gm. (6)
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Seven 18th/19th century Dutch silver forks, each three tined, Adrianus J.J. Wetering, Hertogenbosch, 6 x 1789/90, 1 x 1810. Weight all in: 280 gm. (7)
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Nine German silver fish knives, each blade engraved with foliate scroll work and marked 800 for August Timm, reeded handles, length 20 cm. (9)
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A Russian silver and cloisonne enamel vesta case, maker's marks rubbed, Moscow 84 standard, 1896-1908. Height 5 cm.
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A middle Eastern silver dish, with floral border and four panel scenes of Kings, raised on three floral scroll feet. Diameter: 19.5 cm. Weight 269 gm.
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A Victorian silver salt circular with beaded rim and raised on three pad feet, crested, Richard Martin & Ebenzer hall, London 1876. Diameter 6.5 cm. Weight without liner: 50 gm.
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A George V mustard pot, oval section with hinged concave lid, blue glass liner, T. H. Hazlewood & Co, Barr Street, Birmingham 1912.
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A pair of German silver plated wall plaques, signed in the image, each with deer modelled in relief, marked for J.P. Kayser Sohne, 1884-1925. Diameter 45 cm.
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A silver plated meat dome, with beaded scrolling handle. Length 40 cm.
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A pair of 19th century Old Sheffield Plate bottle coasters, of circular form with applied foliate border, wooden base and plated boss, circa 1825. Diameter 16 cm.
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A Walker & Hall silver plated biscuit barrel, the rustic frame supporting a shell shaped body with laurel wreath handles, opening to reveal a pierced liner and lobed interior, stamped to base. Height 26 cm. Width 21 cm.
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A silver plated hot water serving dish, the cover engraved with ferns, a beaded rim, and raised on four scroll feet, the handle detachable. Width 35 cm. Together with a matching oval dish with beaded rim. Width 25 cm. And a Victorian silver plated serving dish with gadrooned and shell scroll border, marked for Boardman & Glossop Sheffield 1861-1871. Width 32.5 cm. (3)
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A late Victorian mahogany brass bound travelling case, well fitted with eight various cut glass bottles and boxes, six with silver plated covers., 25 x 20 x 11 cm.
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A Lalique figure of a crouching cat, 'Chat Couche', etched signature to base. Length 23 cm. In original box.
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A Lalique figure of a sitting cat, 'Chat Assis', etched signature to base and original paper labels. Height 21 cm.
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Five Lalique wine glasses, each moulded with an angel's face and etched wings, etched signature to base. Height 20.5 cm. (5)
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A Waterford Crystal decanter and six glasses, 'Colleen' pattern, together with a miniature vase. Height of decanter: 27 cm. (8)
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A Stuart Crystal decanter, well cut with floral design and hobnail cut band, star cut foot, acid etched signature. Height 41 cm.
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A limited edition Waterford Crystal decanter, well cut with star and oval designs, numbered 23/100. Height 35 cm. Together with six Whisky tumblers. (7)
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A 19th century triple ring neck crystal decanter, with mushroom stopper and star cut base. Height 24 cm.
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Two early 19th century glass decanters, triple ring neck and cut allover with hobnail and star design, circa 1830. Height 21 and 25 cm. (2)
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A Murano sommerso vase, flattened teardrop form, circa 1950s. Height 30.5 cm.
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A Kosta Boda seaweed glass vase, elongated teardrop form with green inclusions and bubbles to the base, signed and numbered, designed by Vicke Lindstrand in 1962. Height 27 cm. Together with another small art glass vase, probably Kosta Boda 'Rainbow Series'by Bertil Vallien, unsigned. Height 13 cm. (2)
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A French glass table lamp by George de Feure, the circular shade etched with ancient Greek figures, signed in the glass, pierced gilt metal fittings, with gilt metal label for 'A La marquise Paris de Sevigne', first quarter 20th century. Height 22 cm. Fitted for electricity.
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A Brownfield Majolica Kittens vase, modelled with two white kittens playing on classical urn with draped base, impressed registration diamond and maker's mark to base, circa 1875. Width 23 cm. Height 26 cm.
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Three English china cat figures, comprising a Royal Doulton flambe seated cat, height 12.5 cm; a Royal Worcester 'Giles Cat' figure, height 11.5 cm; and a Royal Crown Derby example, height 13 cm. (3)
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A Royal Doulton Titanian Ware vase by Harry Allen, painted with a 'Young long Eared Owl', signed H. Allen. Height 11 cm.
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A Herend porcelain cat in blue fishnet pattern, printed and incised marks to base. Length 20 cm. Together with another smaller example. Height 13 cm. (2)
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A large Chinese celadon dish, the central well moulded with two fish, interior with incised scrolling decoration, unglazed foot ring. Diameter 36.5 cm.
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A large Chinese celadon dish, the centre moulded with two fish, the cavetto incised with leafy scrollwork, and with flattened shaped rim, unglazed footring. Diameter 40 cm. Repaired.
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A pair of Chinese famille rose vases, each painted with young women at leisure in a garden, red seal mark to base, 20th century. Height 61 cm. On fitted weooden stands. (2)
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A Chinese Qing Dynasty carved and reticulated panel, depicting a dragon with a pearl in its mouth, gilt and red patination, some losses., 18.5 x 25.5 x 5.5 cm.
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A quantity of Chinese mother of pearl Gaming Counters, variously carved as fish, oval, circular, rectangular, etc., 19th century, approx. 92 pieces. Together with an English transfer printed Chinoiserie bowl.
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A Chinese ancestor portrait group, depicting a male dignitary wearing blue robes and a fifth rank civil official rank badge with silver pheasant, and two female figures, ink and colours on paper, 164 x 90 cm, framed 179 x 112 cm.
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A Chinese ebonised breakfront display cabinet, the central section fitted with two glazed doors and three shelves, the flanking sections fitted one drawer and fitted with four doors, allover carved with figures in a bamboo forest., 122 x 142 x 35 cm.
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A Qing Dynasty rosewood chair, the back panel carved with a bat, 19th century.
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A Qing Dynasty carved rosewood hall chair, profusely carved backboard depicting three figures ina landscape, with a dragon border, on ball and claw feet, late 19th century.
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A pair of Chinese lacquered marriage chests, with four levels, painted with dragons chasing pearl, iron fittings., 76 x 52 x 52 cm.
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A Japanese ivory okimono of a cat and kitten, with a rat between her paws, signed Tamayama (?), late Edo or Meiji period. Height 6 cm.
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A Japanese ivory erotic netsuke, depicting three people in amorous activities, signed Tarou, Meiji period 1868-1912. Length 9 cm.
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A Japanese ivory okimono, depicting a mother and child, signed, Meiji period. Height 11 cm. With wooden stand.
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A Japanese carved wooden Inro, the case carved with two elephants frolicking to each side, complete with elephant netsuke and ojime, signed 'Tadahiro'. Length of inro: 9 cm.
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A Japanese boxwood netsuke, depicting a crouching cat with a rat on her back, both animals with inset eyes, signed Tomotada. Length 5 cm.
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A wooden Nestuke, of a cat asleep on a basket, length 6.5 cm. Together with four miniature ivory cat figures. (5)
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A pair of 19th century Japanese Chinoiserie folding shelves, with hinged support, painted with various characters. Height 23 cm. With non associated Buddha toggle attached to each. (2)
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Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997), 'Koho -An, Daitoku-Ji Kyoto', 1961, coloured woodblock print, titled and editioned150/200 lower margin and dated 1961, signed within print, 52.5 x 38.5 cm, mounted.
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Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997), untitled (Elderly lady walking), woodblock print, signed in pencil lower right and seal mark, 25 x 38 cm. Framed: 45 x 56 cm.
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A Japanese studio pottery vase, brown crystalline drip glaze over blue, incised signature to base, 20th century. Height 33 cm.
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A Japanese Meiji period open armchair, carved with dragons and with owl finials. Height 96 cm.
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A well carved wooden elephant figure, naturalistically modelled, with ivory tusks. Height 38 cm. Length 43 cm.
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A Matthew Norman gilt metal carriage clock, with enamel face and Roman numerals, blue steeled hands, and subsidiary dial, the movement marked 'Matthew Norman London 1751' and 'Swiss Made', with key. Height 13.5 cm.
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An Ansonia mantel clock, the black metal architectural case with gilt metal mounts, porcelain dial with Roman numerals and visible escapement, with key and pendulum. Height 31 cm.
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A Erhard & Sohn brass and silvered box, repousse decorated with putto and floral work, with key, velvet lined., 33.5 x 10 x 7.5 cm.
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A French bronze figure, of a winged maiden, signed 'Cesaro', with foundry mark and raised on black marble socle. Overall height 38 cm.
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A bronze figural centrepiece, depicting a female figure standing centrally in a black marble bowl. Overall height 44.5 cm.
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An Art Nouveau oil lamp, marked for the Midland lighting Company, Birmingham, with irridescent glass reservoir and bronzed moulded support, raised on a circular majolica base. Height 40 cm.
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An Art Nouveau easel mirror, the wooden frame with applied brass and 'Turquoise' cabochons., 40 x 27.5 cm. Can be wall mounted.
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A large cast metal figure of a cherub, on circular stand. Height 84 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany sewing box, of rectangular form with two side drawers, a pin cushion and a clamp, circa 1830., 26 x 17 x 12.5 cm.
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Twelve 18th century leather bound books, comprising 'The Spectator', nine volumes 1-8 (2 vol. VII), printed for J. And R. Tonson, and S. Draper, London. And 'The Guardian', three volumes, 1-3, printed J. Tonson, London, vol. 1 x 1723 and vols. 2-3 x 1734. (12)
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A brass folding fan fire screen centred by a unicorn and with loop handle. Height 83 cm.
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An early 20th century pink alabaster double handled urn, octagonal section, carved with a band of stylised scrollwork to shoulder, and oak leaf details to base and foot. Height 60 cm.
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A Fijian throwing club, with lobed head and incised dot work decoration to handle, good aged patina. Length 42 cm.
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A lion skin rug, mounted on felt. Length approx. 260 cm.
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A pair of Pistolera Western boots, alligator skin, made in Mexico, size 8 US.
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A pair of Tony Lama Western boots, python skin and embroidered leather, size 10C.
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A pair of Tony Lama Western boots, ostrich skin and embroidered uppers, approximate size 10.
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A native American Buckskin and beaded jacket. Length from shoulder to hem: 81 cm. Together with a pair of similar but older Buckskin Trousers. (2)
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A pair of native American leather and beaded Moccasins, each well worked in blue and other coloured beads, handstitched, in a wooden case with internal removable glazed slide. Length of moccasin: 28 cm. Box: 45.5 x 38 x 12 cm.
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A Harley Davidson leather jacket, various patches, stud detailing, size medium.
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A pair of rococo style gilt metal wall sconces, three light, fitted for electricity. Height 47 cm.
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A good cast marble bust after Arnaldo Gianelli, of a woman wearing a feathered hat, signed in the mould, raised on alabaster socle. Overall height 53 cm.
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Three Japanese carved ivory figures, comprising a tiger, a wolf and a fox on a log. Length 11.5 - 13.5 cm. Together with an Indian ivory elephant censer. Height 8.5 cm. (4)
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Three Japanese carved and polychrome decorated birds, well modelled as roosters, height 7 - 9 cm. (3)
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A Japanese carved and polychrome ivory bird, modelled as a kingfisher. Height 5 cm.
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Two Japanese carved ivory bird figures, comprising a duck and a penguin. Height 6 and 7 cm. (2)
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Four Japanese carved ivory figures, of a hen and three chicks, polychrome decorated. Height 5 cm - 1 cm. (4)
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