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The Spring Auction Series, Part I — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

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Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:556
Sale Title:The Spring Auction Series, Part ILots with images:556
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:365
Date:27-Nov-2022
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A Tahitian pearl and diamond Ring, Centrally set with a large Tahitian pearl measuring 13.1 mm displaying grey black hues and good lustre. Surrounded by fourteen round brilliant cut diamonds, all set in 18ct yellow gold, total weight 12.4gms.
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A strand of cultured pearls with Enhancer, Semi Baroque cultured pearls measuring 7 mm with a 14ct gold clasp and having a 14ct yellow gold, diamond and mabe pearl enhancer, total length 480 mm.
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A diamond eternity Ring, Channel set with nine princess cut diamonds totalling 0.65cts, set in 18ct yellow and white gold, total weight 5.4gms.
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A strand of South Sea Pearls, Graduated strand of forty one round South Sea pearls of silver and white hues and fine lustre measuring 9.8 to 13.3 mm. Individually knotted to an 18ct white gold ball clasp, total length 470 mm, retailed by Linneys, boxed.
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A Tahitian pearl and diamond Brooch, Featuring a flower centrally set with a Tahitian pearl measuring 11.1 mm, surrounded by pave set diamond petals and radiating petals set with a single round brilliant cut diamond. Set in 18ct white gold and finished with clip and brooch fitting. Weight: 20gms, diamond weight 0.96cts total.
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A gold and diamond Bracelet, Comprising eleven round brilliant cut diamonds individually bezel set and interspaced with rectangular reeded panels. All set in 18ct gold, total weight 26.4gms, total length190 mm.
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An Art Deco diamond plaque ring the square plaque set with four old cut diamonds, above stepped diamond set shoulders, 18ct yellow gold, total diamond weight 0.90cts.
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A diamond dress Ring, Centrally set with four princess cut diamonds raised in a square frame, above four graduated round brilliant cut diamonds to each shoulder. Flanked by an outer band each set with thirteen smaller diamonds, 14ct yellow gold, total weight 12gms.
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A diamond cluster Ring, Cushion cut diamond weighing 0.87cts, surrounded by a halo of small brilliant cut diamonds with further diamond detail to the shoulders. Crafted in 18ct rose gold, total weight 4.4gms. Principal diamond accompanied by GIA report stating colour E, clarity VS1.
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A diamond solitaire Ring, The round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.00cts, semi channel set above shoulders set with small princess cut diamonds, 18ct yellow gold, total weight 5.2gms.
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A solitaire diamond ring and matching diamond eternity Band, The round brilliant cut diamond raised above pave set diamond shoulder to a half round band, the eternity band of conforming design. Both set in 18ct yellow gold, total weight 5.6gms, accompanied by a GIA report stating colour E, clarity SI1.
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A diamond dress Ring, Centrally set with four princess cut diamonds weighing 1.00cts total, highlighted by round brilliant cut diamonds set borders and detail to the shoulders, 14ct yellow gold, total weight 8.6gms.
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A three stone diamond Ring, The principal round brilliant cut diamond of 0.44cts raised above two smaller diamonds with further diamond detail to the shoulders. Crafted in platinum, total weight 6.9gms, total diamond weight 1.10cts.
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A solitaire diamond Ring, The round brilliant cut diamond of 0.58cts, raised in four claws above a scroll twist band, crafted in 18ct gold. Total weight 6.5gms.
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A gold charm bracelet, fancy oval link 9ct gold bracelet set with assorted gold charms, total weight 60gms.
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A gold charm Bracelet, Fancy oval link bracelet of 9ct gold, suspended with various gold charms, total weight 70gms, total length 220 mm.
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An antique gold curb Bracelet, The oversized hollow curb link bracelet with heart shaped padlock clasp crafted in 9ct gold, total weight 44.2gms.
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An antique gold and gem-set Brooch, the openwork brooch set throughout with white zircon and paste, crafted in 9ct gold.
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A diamond, sapphire, ruby and gold jewellery Suite, Comprising a necklace, bracelet and earrings, the necklace featuring a drop set with three dark blue sapphires, three marquise cut rubies and thirty two round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from bright cut 18ct gold chain, the bracelet of conforming design and the earring set with three marquise cut sapphires and three marquise cut diamonds. All in 18ct yellow gold, total weight 36.4gms, presented in a Richard Ogden, London box.
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A Hematite and gold signet Ring, The rectangular polished panel of hematite claw set in a raise framed with engraved shoulders and tapered flat band in 22ct gold, total weight 10gms.
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A collection of gold Jewellery, Comprising a 22ct gold bracelet total length 200 mm, and a 21ct gold chain total length 540 mm, total weight 11.8gms.
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A collection of gold Jewellery, Comprising a foxtail link chain with a lozenge shaped pendant in 18ct gold, an 18ct gold figaro link chain and a long white gold foxtail link chain (no clasp).
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A gold and diamond crossover Ring, Featuring four intersecting bands, two set with round brilliant cut diamonds the others of polished finish. Crafted in 18ct gold, total weight 9.45gms.
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A gold bracelet and matching Ring, A gold bracelet and matching Ring, Both of flat curb link design, the bracelet finished with sliding tongue clasp and two figure eight safety catches, total length 200 mm, total weight 46.1gms, the ring size X, total weight 11.9gms.
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A solitaire diamond Ring, Round brilliant cut diamond of 0.81cts claw set in white gold and finished in 18ct yellow gold band, total weight 3.6gms.
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A sapphire and diamond ring and gold Wedder, Round cut sapphire weighing 0.90cts surrounded by ten round brilliant cut diamonds and a single cut diamond set to each shoulder, crafted in 18ct gold, together with an 18ct gold band, total weight 4.4gms.
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A princess cut diamond Ring, Principal princess cut diamond of 0.85cts bezel set above six smaller princess cut diamonds channel set to the shoulders, crafted in 18ct white and yellow gold, total weight 7.1gms.
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A three stone diamond Ring, Centrally bezel set with an old European cut diamond of 1.10cts and two small old cut diamonds to either side, all set in 18ct gold, total weight 4.1gms, total diamond weight 1.60cts.
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A solitaire diamond Ring, The princess cut diamond weighing 0.70cts raised above a half round band, 18ct white and yellow gold, total weight 3.3gms.
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A gents Tudor day date gold, stainless steel and diamond Wristwatch, Automatic, circular gold dial with diamond numerals, day at 12, date at three, diamond set bezel, stainless steel case, gold and stainless steel bands, 31 mm diameter, boxed.
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A gold cocktail Wristwatch, Manual wind, 18ct gold polished case and bracelet bands, total weight 12.8gms.
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A Jaeger Lecoultre gold and diamond Reverso wristwatch, Automatic, rectangular white and black dials with Arabic numerals, 18ct rose gold case set with round brilliant cut diamonds, having brown leather bands with deployment clasp, 40 mm diameter, boxed.
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Chanel J12 ceramic and diamond Wristwatch, Automatic, white dial with applied diamond numerals, diamond set bezel, white ceramic case and bands, 47 mm diameter.
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A ladies Omega diamond constellation Wristwatch, Automatic, circular black dial with diamond numerals and date at three, diamond set bezel to stainless steel case with glazed section to reverse, stainless steel bands, 18 mm diameter, boxed.
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A ladies Omega gold Wristwatch, Manual wind, circular gold dial with applied baton numerals, 18ct yellow gold case and integral bands, signed case, dial, movement and bands, total weight 36.5gms, 17 mm diameter, total length 190 mm.
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A Movado gold wristwatch, 1950's, and an Eterna gold wristwatch, 1960's manual wind, circular dial with applied baton numerals, 18ct gold case and bands, 18 mm diameter, total weight 20.7gms, the Eterna in manual wind, circular dial with applied baton numerals, 18ct gold case and 14ct gold pierced textured bands, 15 mm diameter, total weight 43.6gms.
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A gents Chopard Wristwatch, Manual wind, circular white dial with black Roman numerals, 18ct gold case and black leather bands, 40 mm diameter, boxed.
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A vintage Movado stainless steel Wristwatch, manual wind, circular white dial with Arabic numerals, month at three, seconds dial at six, day at nine, 26 mm diameter.
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A Jaeger-LeCoultre gold Wristwatch, manual wind, circular dial numbers and index markers to face, 18ct rose gold case with leather bands, 25 mm diameter.
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A Continental ladies diamond set pocket watch and Chain, crown wind and pin set, circular white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, diamond and black enamel detail to 14ct gold case, 22 mm diameter, suspended from a 14ct white and yellow gold fancy link chain with a swivel clip, total length 440 mm, total weight 27.3gms.
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A gold Waltham Pocketwatch, crown wind, circular white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and sub-seconds at six, 18ct gold case with engraved and engine turned decoration, 40 mm diameter, total weight 51.4gms.
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A gold pocket Watch, crown wind and pin set, circular white dial with black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial at six, 18ct yellow gold engine turned case, 48 mm diameter, total weight 80.2gms.
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An antique gold and diamond fob Chain, The fancy link fob chain set with rose cut diamonds, suspended with a round swivel spinner set with rose cut diamonds in a floral formation, finished with a large jump ring and swivel clip, crafted in 14ct yellow gold, total weight 29.6gms, total length 290 mm.
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A rare mahogany cased double-tubed angled barometer by Samuel Lainton, Halifax, circa 1830, 104 cm high, arm 73 cm wide, Note, see an identical model in, Eric Banfield, Barometers stick or Cistern Tube, Baros books, 1985, 1996, page 161
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An oak stick barometer, England, circa 1860, with an ivorine scale and retailer's mark of Boettger Adelaide, 94 cm high
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A mahogany and ivory stick barometer thermometer by Smith Wisbeach, circa 1850, 93 cm high
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An Arts & Crafts oak cased Admiral Fitzroy's barometer, thermometer, late 19th century, marked Lennie, 46 Princes Street Edinburgh, 105 cm high, Note, Lennie was a family of opticians and instrument makers who had a premises at this address from 1857 onwards. Principally retailers, the majority of their instruments were sourced from the finest makers of the day.
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A Regency marquetry inlaid mahogany banjo barometer by Kalabergo, Banbury, circa 1820, the case with a broken arch pediment and a silvered dial, delicately inlaid with conch shell and flower motifs, marked Kalabergo Banbury to the dial, 95 cm high, Note, John Kalabergo came to Oxfordshire from Italy and established himself as a successful watch, clock and barometer maker. His young nephew Giovanni came over to assist him, but one night in 1852, just outside Banbury, Giovanni reported that his uncle had…
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A rosewood stick barometer by J. Gibb, 35 Nicholas Street, Scarborough, circa 1840, with ivory scales, 95 cm high
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An oak cased farmers barometer thermometer, by Negretti & Zambra, circa 1865, with porcelain scales and a wet and dry bulb hygrometer, 96 cm high, Notes, see similar in Edwin Banfield, Barometers stick or Cistern Tube, Baros books, 1985, 1996, pp 132-133
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A French Gothic inspired rosewood banjo barometer by Gohin Pere et Filsy, Rue N.S Eustache, 24, circa 1840, with delicate blonde wood stringing throughout and a decorative moulded bezel, 106 cm high
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A fine neoclassical style mahogany cased mercury barometer, thermometer weather station, probably Dutch, circa 1870, 110 cm high
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An oak cased Admiral Fitzroy's barometer, thermometer and hydrometer, circa 1885, marked 'Adapted to the Southern Hemisphere', thermometer marked 'Gaunt, Optician, Melbourne', 96 cm high
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A honey oak mounted brass stick barometer thermometer by Negretti & Zambra, London circa 1870, in the style of a mountaineer's and balloonist's barometer, 112 cm high
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Knud Kyhn (Danish 1880-1969), Figure of a panther (Tiger), Sung and Solsatara glazed stoneware, Royal Copenhagen underglaze, blue and printed factory marks, further incised 20082 Kk, 13 cm high
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An Art Deco glass and wrought iron chandelier, French, with swirling grape vines around a central corona and four scrolling arms terminating in pendant glass shades, 75 cm long
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A Georgian style mahogany leather topped kneehole desk by Waring & Gillows Ltd, English, circa 1910, the serpentine top above pedestals of convex profile with frieze drawers, drawers and cupboards to both sides, fine relief carved elements to the edges and raised on carved and spreading bracket feet, brass maker's cartouche for the Lancaster factory to the central drawer, 72 cm high, 152 cm wide, 90 cm deep, Note, The Lancaster factory closed in 1962
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An interesting matched pair of Royal Worcester vases by John and Harry Stinton, circa 1908, the vases with slender fluted necks in sage green and flying handles with mask terminals, decorated to the bodies with near mirror image scenes of highland cattle in misty landscapes, signed J. Stinton to lower right of one, and H. Sinton to lower right of other, puce backstamps underside, shape number 1911, 31 cm high
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A New Hall hard paste porcelain teapot, circa 1790, in 'Silver' shape with a high set 'C' scroll handle, curvaceous spout, low domed cover and onion shaped finial, enamel decorated with pink, iron and puce borders and sprigs upon a cream ground in the Chinese export manner, painted mark M48 underside; unmarked. Height 15.5 cm. Width 23.5 cm
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A Duncan Phyfe style inlaid mahogany dining table and eight Queen Anne style chairs, the cross-banded top with three extension leaves, standing on twin pedestals with splayed legs terminating in brass lion's paw feet, the chairs with vasiform splats and upholstered in cream brocade, the table 74 cm high, 176 cm wide unextended, 284 cm wide extended,117 cm deep
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A Royal Worcester ewer decorated by William Powell, 1912, the ovoid body decorated in the round with herons wading in a rocky pool in an oasis landscape upon a pale blue ground, the moulded handle, collar and base in gold and shot colours, puce backstamp underside and numerals 1309, signed W. Powell lower left of main image, 34 cm high
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A Scandinavian three seat leather sofa, in the style of Borge Mogensen, in copper tan tones with piped squab cushions to the seat, back and side, length of back 226 cm
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A French polished brass fan-form fire screen, 19th century, the gryphon form base surmounted by a pierced fan folding mechanism, 63 cm high
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A breakfront oak sideboard, with four central drawers flanked by pairs of fielded cupboards and long drawers, raised on Georgian style bracket feet, 87 cm high, 210 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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A four piece weathered teak outdoor setting by Lister Teak, comprising two slat back benches and matching armchairs, the length of back of the benches 180.5 cm
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A George III oak tilt-top wine table, 18th century, with much patination and raised on a tripod base with pad feet, 62.5 cm high, 69.5 cm diameter
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A first period Worcester lattice chestnut basket, circa 1765, the twin handled scallop edge basket in pinecone design, with flower heads and leafy mounts to the exterior, crescent mark to base, 9.5 cm high, 18.5 x 21 cm
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An oak campaign hanging bookcase, three tiered, with brass pillars, 58 cm high, 91 cm wide, 20 cm deep. Provenance: Purchased from Christopher Clarke Antiques, England
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A walnut dining suite, by Dario Zoureff, circa 1960, comprising a circular dining table with three extension leaves and six button back vinyl dining chairs, the table 72 cm high, 106 cm diameter, 257.5 cm (extended width), each leaf 50.5 cm, Note, Commissioned by the present owners from Dario Zoureff.
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A wicker furniture setting, comprising two tub chairs, an ottoman/table and two stools, all with matching cream cushions, the chair 80 cm high, 87 cm wide, 102 cm deep, the ottoman 50 cm high, 80 cm wide, 65 cm deep
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A pair of Louis XV style cherry wood fauteuils, 20th century, of generous proportions, with lightly carved floral crests, curvaceous arms and raised on cabriole legs, covered in striped cream chenille upholstery
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A pair of upholstered lounge chairs, of generous proportions and upholstered in a lightly textured stone white fabric with a double nail trim, raised on mahogany toned tapering legs, with front casters, 84 cm high 71 cm wide 80 cm deep
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A set of ten Louis XV style oak dining chairs, comprising eight dining chairs and two carvers upholstered in a self patterned wheaten damask, accompanied by a set of bespoke covers
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A Victorian walnut bookcase, the stepped cornice above a pair of glazed doors flanked by carved corbels, the projecting lower section with conforming decoration, 218 cm high, 137 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A Georgian mahogany bow fronted chest
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A set of vintage Louis XV style beechwood chairs, 20th century, comprising eight chairs, each with channel grooved shield backs and wavy splats above serpentine seating rails and raised on curvaceous legs and whorl feet united by 'H' form stretchers, the drop in seats upholstered in coffee toned fabric
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An upholstered King size bed in the Louis XVI manner, the wing style bed with a rope twist frame and a floral carved crest in a painted finish, with rails and a conforming footer, upholstered in an ecru check pattern, the headboard 163 cm high, 198 cm wide, the footboard 71 cm high, 198 cm wide
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A brown leather three seater sofa, of generous proportions with rollover arms and removable seat and back cushions, the length of back 265 cm
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A Victorian Chinoiserie tilt top table, 19th century, decorated with a scene of red crested cranes in a landscape setting, enclosed by a floral border enhanced with butterflies, the pedestal raised upon a triform base with lion's paw style feet, 80 cm high, 80 cm diameter
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A carved and painted giltwood pier mirror, in the Louis XVI style, the arching mirror with a floral carved crest above a cupid medallion flanked by ribbon tied decorations, the shaped channel grooved frame with bead detail, 180 x 100 cm
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A pair of Louis XV style carved giltwood fauteuils, of generous proportions with lightly carved floral crests, curvaceous arms and raised on cabriole legs, covered in Versace leopard print upholstery and accompanied by matching Versace cushions
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A finely tessellated horn veneer extension dining table by Maitland Smith, 1990s, the Duncan Phyfe style table with two extensions veneered with an ebonised running brick pattern throughout, the twin pedestal bases similarly decorated with the legs terminating in brass lion's paw feet and casters, 70 cm high, 226 cm wide, (extensions 55.c cm wide), total extended width 336 cm 115 cm deep
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David Mackay Harrison (born 1941), Lauren, cast bronze sculpture, signed and editioned to base: DMH 35/100, 31 cm high, 57 cm wide. Provenance: Wagner Art gallery, Sydney
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A Belgian oak Art Deco mirror backed sideboard by DeCoene Freres, circa 1930, a rouge de Rance marble top sideboard with fluted pilasters, gilt bronze embellishments and inlaid floral details to the twin doors and flanked by curved glass display cabinets, with original keys engraved 'Decoene Freres', 159 high, 225 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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A Belgian oak Art Deco dining suite by DeCoene Freres, circa 1930, comprising a parquetry oval table raised on a fluted pedestal and spreading base, eight matching vase back chairs upholstered in Fortuny Melagrana fabric and Italian velvet seats, the table 79 cm high, 180 cm wide, 120 cm deep
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A pair of Art Deco style solid brass floor lamps, French, 20th century, of striking design with upturned shades supported on tapering tubular stems to square bases, with contemporary electric fittings, 182 cm high, 61 cm diameter of shade
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A set of eight white Foscarini Birdie wall lamps, designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba, fabricated from polycarbonate, powder coated steel, shade 20 cm high, full length of shade 42 cm and wall fitting, protrusion from wall 24 cm
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A Catellani & Smith PostKrisi design table lamp, introduced in 2004 by Enzo Catellani, a delicate white shell form in frayed fibreglass upon a slender chrome stem to a square base, 97 cm high
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An classical revival mahogany court cupboard, French, 19th century, with a gallery above a decorative pediment, two panelled doors flanked by pairs of fluted and spiral twist columns, turned supports and a rear plate rack above the extended base with frieze drawers and cupboards with bold octagonal carved medallions, the whole raised on bun feet, 241 cm high, 131 cm wide, 52.5 cm deep
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An early Georgian walnut chest of drawers, 18th century, the surface with quarter veneer panels and crossbanding, above with a pair of short and three long drawers, each with drop brass handles and raised on bun feet, 92 cm high, 95 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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A pair of oak linenfold panels, English, 15/16th century, 156 cm high, 37 cm wide
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A pair of oak linenfold panels, English, 15/16th century, 142 cm high, 36 cm wide
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A fine Victorian burr walnut piano front davenport, 19th century, with a brass gallery back, four side drawers and matching faux drawers, the piano hinged front opening to a writing surface and a series of pigeon holes and compartments, with a spring loaded rear letters compartment, and raised on carved supports and squashed bun feet, 97 cm high, 57 cm wide, 57 cm deep
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A transitional style marble topped tulipwood vitrine, French, early 20th century, the shaped rouge marble top above a single door and concave glazed sides, with book end veneer panels to the lower register, raised on short hipped cabriole legs and embellished with gilt bronze trims and sabots, 162 cm high, 83 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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A knotted pile carpet, Khotan, East Turkestan, late 19th century, a characteristic example of the beautiful carpets from the Khotan oasis that are woven in a repeating design of stylised pomegranates and branches growing out of a small vase at each end of the field; all contained by a series of four outer borders with geometric motifs typical of Central Asian weaving. The carpet is in excellent condition with lustrous wool, full pile, and rich, saturated colour, 412 x 208 cm, Note, East Turkestan is modern…
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A silk knotted prayer designed rug, Iran, 20th century, cream ground, with inscriptions in the cartouches, 106 x 140 cm
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A Turkoman knotted carpet, Afghanistan, late 20th century, 208 x 296 cm
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A Bidjar runner, Northern Iran, 309 x 73 cm
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A Kerman runner, Eastern Iran, 1950's, 501 x 89 cm
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An antique Zeigler rug, Persian, late 19th century, 522 x 354 cm
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