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The Hermann & Inge Thumm Collection | — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:216
Sale Title:The Hermann & Inge Thumm Collection |Lots with images:216
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:199
Date:17-Apr-2023
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A Samson polychrome decorated porcelain figure group personifying the Levant, mid-19th century, the female figure modelled seated on a rock wearing Turkish style robes and with various objects representing the near East, behind her a child wearing a plumed fez and playing with martial objects, an underglaze blue crossed swords with 'S' mark underside, 40 cm high, the base 20.5 cm diameter
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A garniture of three Derby porcelain vases, first quarter 19th century, each hand painted with English landscape scenes and rural settings in a shield shaped reserve, set onto a cobalt blue ground with gilt highlights, raised on square bases, remnant BADA sticker to largest vase, each with vista titles to underside of base, and a red factory mark to underside of largest vase, 29 cm and 22 cm high respectively
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A pair of porcelain tea canisters, 19th century, in the Meissen style, probably Samson, each of baluster form, painted with alternating scenes of floral arrangements, within a leaf tip border, blue T within a double L mark, 16.5 cm high, 12 cm wide
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A large Meissen porcelain amorous figural group, 'The Decisive Choice', model J49, late 19th century, after the model by J.C. Schonheit, depicting a young woman being courted by her paramour while the other is spurned, on an oval base, moulded and gilt with acanthus leaf tips, underglazed blue crossed swords and incised J 49 to underside of base, 32 cm high, the base 20.5 cm wide
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An Italian carved and gilt wood display cabinet, second half 19th century, in the Venetian Baroque manner, the baldacchino shaped top above the glazed front with two doors enclosing removable fabric lined shelves, on scrolling feet, carved foliate and rocaille decoration throughout, 212 cm high, 92 cm wide, 49 cm deep
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A French gilt framed overmantel mirror, second half 19th century, the oval plate within a moulded frame with carved foliate and floral crest and tail piece, in original contrasting oil and water gilding, 173 cm high, 116 cm wide
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A French walnut cased mantel clock, early 20th century, the movement by Japy Freres, the glazed black and white enamelled dial within an upright case of typical form on a low platform base, brass mounts throughout, 42 cm high, 34 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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A rosewood vitrine in Louis XV manner, early 20th century, of typical form and serpentine outline, with a shaped and moulded cornice above the glazed door and sides enclosing a damask lined interior with removable glass shelves, on cabriole feet, the lower part of the door and sides with Vernis Martin style decoration of figures in pastoral settings, ormolu mounted throughout, 242 cm high, 147 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A pair of Sitzendorf porcelain vases, 20th century, each with reserves of painted floral arrangements on a yellow ground within gilded surrounds, green factory mark to underside of base, 38 cm high, 16.5 cm wide
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A Sevres style white biscuit group, 'Couronnement de La Rosiere', after Simon Louis Boizot, the narrative grouping modelled as a young female being adorned with a floral garland, surrounded by male and female figures, 33.5 cm high, 35 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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A Sevres style white biscuit group, 'La Fete Des Bonnes Gens L'Heureux Vieillard', after Simon Louis Boizot, late 19th/early 20th century, the narrative grouping modelled as a lady crowning a seated old man with laurels, a kneeling figure kissing his hand, with further figures, one holding an oval tablet inscribed 'Sagesse Et Vertus Ont Ici Le Mme Prix Qua Salenci', a banner lying at the old man's feet inscribed 'Le bon Vieillard', incised D 898 to verso, 39.5 cm high, 37 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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A Meissen style porcelain figural group, after Johann Joachim Kandler, first half 20th century, modelled as four musicians, each standing on a pedestal facing outward with their instrument in hand, raised on a circular base with moulded ribbon and garland decoration, underglazed blue crossed swords to underside, 28 cm high, the base 15 cm diameter
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A similar pair of Meissen porcelain figural candelabra, model 945 & 986, late 19th century, each with a central male figure set in front of a three sconce candelabra with scrolling floral encrusted arms, blue underglazed crossed swords, incised and stamped numbers to underside of base, 30 cm high, 25 cm and 22 cm wide respectively
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A Japanese Satsuma vase, signed Kozan, Meiji period (1868-1912), depicting women and girls undertaking elegant pursuits amongst wisteria, the reverse in an autumn setting, Kozan Satsuma mark to the underside, 31.5 cm high
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A large Japanese Satsuma dish, signed Dozan, Meiji period (1868-1912), with two inset rectangular cartouches, one with sansui (mountains and waterfalls) theme, the other with summer flowers (chrysanthemums and daisies) and mandarin duck by a meandering stream, 32 cm diameter
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A Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), of baluster form, with sparse decoration of Heian figures amongst clouds and shoulder decoration of geometric lappet design, tortoise shell motifs and diamonds, unsigned, 47 cm high
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A large Japanese porcelain covered vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), the domed cover mounted with a figure of a guardian lion, on the reeded ovoid body, decorated in the Imari palette with reserves of houses amidst foliage, an indistinct underglaze blue mark underside, resting on a turned hardwood stand, the vase 120 cm high, 151 cm overall including stand
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A Louis XV style centre table, early 20th century, beech stained and polished to simulate mahogany, of serpentine elliptical outline, the shaped frieze with a drawer to one side, raised on cabriole supports, polished brass mounts throughout, 79 cm high, 150 cm wide, 92 cm deep
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A Regence style gilt wood and upholstered salon suite, early 20th century, a canape, pair of fauteuils, and four side chairs, the canape and fauteuils each with an arched padded back above the upholstered seat, the side chairs each with a shaped open back above the upholstered seat, all raised on cabriole supports with curving cross stretchers, the fauteuils 104 cm high, 67 cm wide, 75 cm deep
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A Sixteenth century style Italian Maiolica charger, Gaetano Battaglia, Naples, second half 19th century, the centre with a rustic scene of figures making music while working, the border with portraits of figures within cartouches amidst grotteschi, signed underside, 61.5 cm diameter
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A Sevres style porcelain jewel casket, late 19th/early 20th century, of bombe form, the body with alternating reserves of painted landscape scenes on blue ground, with gilt trimmings, the lid painted with a central reserve depicting courting figures with musical instruments in a landscape setting, signed M. Marchese, surrounded by a rocaille gilded edge, opening to reveal an upholstered interior, blue B within interlaced double L to underside of base, 10 cm high, 30 cm wide, 17.5 cm deep
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A Sevres style porcelain vase and cover, 19th century, of baluster square section, in the Chinese aesthetic, painted with a French courting scene to the obverse, signed Am and a landscape scene to the reverse, the sides painted with musical trophies, all on a celeste blue ground with gilt highlights, the base and lid with bronze mounts, 34.5 cm high, 14.5 cm wide, 14.5 cm deep
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A French bronze and porcelain ink stand, mid-19th century, in Louis XV manner, the removable porcelain pump ink pot between a pair of covered pots above a clam shell dish, a quill rack to the rear, the pump handle marked 'Encrier pompe 1839 Medaille d'Argent Paris bouquet Brevete', 23.5 cm high, 40 cm wide, 22 cm deep
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A French cameo glass vase, Daum Nancy, circa 1900, of tapering form with a spreading foot, decorated with flowering daisies, signed Daum Nancy France with cross of Lorraine to foot rim, 36 cm high, the base 11 cm diameter
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A Rockingham porcelain tea set, mid-19th century, comprising six tea cups and saucers, four coffee cups, a serving plate and bowl, all decorated with English landscape & country scenes, with grey and gilt highlights, the serving plate 26.5 cm wide
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A large pair of Royal Vienna porcelain urns and covers, circa 1900, each of ovoid form flanked by two handles, on a waisted foot above an integral circular pedestal, each decorated with a central cartouche with classical scenes, the whole decorated in burgundy, cream and green ground with gilded highlights, beehive mark to underside of base, 85 cm high
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An Italian marble topped carved and gilt wood console, mid-19th century, in mid-eighteenth century style, the white marble top above the carved and pierced frieze raised on scroll supports with a low stretcher, the frieze and stretcher with foliate centres, the frames with similar decoration throughout, 95 cm high, 128 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A pair of French altar vases, by Jacob petit, 19th century, of typical form, richly adorned with floral encrustations, underglazed blue Jp to underside of base, 43 cm high
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A Royal Bonn vase and cover, late 19th century/early 20th century, of baluster form, painted overall with grapes and vine leaves, 73 cm high
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A pair of English porcelain sauce tureens and Underplates, probably Coalport, mid-19th century, each footed tureen standing on a two handled underplate, all in blue ground with peach highlights and floral paintwork, unmarked, 18 cm high, the underplates, 20.5 cm wide
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A pair of French bronze figures of Maenads, early 20th century, each modelled lightly draped and in movement, on a circular rouge marble plinth base, 16.5 cm high
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A Louis XV style rosewood and marquetry bonheur du jour, mid-20th century, the top of serpentine outline mounted with a tall cabinet above a velvet lined slide and a frieze drawer, raised on cabriole supports, richly inlaid throughout in various woods with floral and strapwork decoration, brass mounts throughout, 134 cm high, 94 cm wide, 51 cm deep, Provenance: Glenleigh Antiques, Melbourne, purchased 1995 ($19,000)
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A Sevres style ormolu mounted porcelain vase and cover, early 20th century, baluster shaped, mounted with ormolu rim and cover, musical putti handles to the sides, and platform base, the body decorated with a scene of a nymph attended by winged putti signed Maxant, the gilt decorated cobalt glazed neck with a reserve painted with a flying putto, 75 cm high, 44 cm wide
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A Napoleon III porcelain inset and kingwood jardiniere Cachepot, of serpentine outline with gilt metal gallery edge, applique and handles, the body with kingwood veneer and two central porcelain plaques, 19 cm high, 41 cm wide, 27 cm deep, the interior 31 cm wide, 20.5 cm deep
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A pair of Sevres porcelain cabinet plates, signed L Moreau, first half 19th century, each plate painted with a central scene, the first illustrating the battle of Friedland, 1807 and the second illustrating Napoleon receiving the keys to the city of Vienna, 1805, all within a gilded border of the Imperial eagle on a cobalt blue ground, signed L. Moreau, imp mark and titled to verso, 24.5 cm diameter
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A pair of impressive Louis XV style ormolu mounted marquetry pedestals, second half 19th century, of square outline, each with a swiveling breche marble top above the baluster shaped body inlaid to three sides with floral designs in various woods, richly decorated with fine ormolu mounts throughout, 133 cm high, 43 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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A large German silver gilt casket in Louis XV style, unidentified maker (marked to the cover and underside), Hanau, mid-19th century, rectangular with swelling sides on low feet, repousse C scroll and foliate decoration throughout, the hinged cover with inset glazed frame enclosing a scene of the birth of Adonis finely painted in gouache on paper after Francois Boucher, the fabric lined interior with a mirror to the underside of the cover, 17 cm high, 34.5 cm wide, 27.5 cm deep
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A French marble topped carved and gilt wood console, early 20th century, in mid-eighteenth century style, the pink breche marble top above the carved and pierced frieze raised on scroll supports with a low stretcher, the frame with foliate and floral decoration, 90 cm high, 120 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A ormolu and Sevres style porcelain clock and urn garniture, late 19th century, in Louis XVI manner, the clock with enamelled and decorated porcelain dial and eight day rack bell striking movement in an upright case of architectural form with an urn final, the accompanying urns conforming, each with a porcelain body decorated with a landscape and a scene of a courting couple in the manner of Francois Boucher raised on a plinth and platform base, the clock 47 cm high, 37.5 cm wide, 13.5 cm deep
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A Venetian mirror, mid-20th century, the bevelled rectangular plate within a receding cassetta frame of ruby and mirrored glass with a foliate crest, decorated in enamels with trailing foliage, 117 cm high, 65 cm wide
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A rosewood vitrine in Louis XV manner, early 20th century, of typical form and serpentine outline, with an arched and moulded cornice above the glazed door and sides enclosing a damask lined interior with removable glass shelves, on cabriole feet, ormolu mounted throughout, 214 cm high, 117 cm wide, 47 cm deep
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A German etched and gilded ruby glass goblet, dated 1850, the bowl with gilded grape and vine leaf decoration, flanked by etched German script with the date 4th august 1850, raised on a faceted multiple spiral twist stem above a spreading ruby glass foot, 30 cm high, the base 12 cm diameter
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Two similar English ale glasses, circa 1800, each tapering and wrythen in form on a circular foot, 11 cm high
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An English ale glass, 18th century, the trumpet form bowl, on a teardrop inset baluster stem on a conical base, 17.5 cm high
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An English sweetmeat glass, mid-18th century, the ogee form bowl with dentelle etched border, raised on a Silesian stem above a domed base with a folded edge to underside., 15 cm high
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Three Georgian platform based glasses, mid-to late 18th century, the first, a rummer with an ovoid form bowl etched with the monogram Aj with foliate motifs and a petal moulded lower body raised on a square 'Lemon squeezer' platform base, the second a wine glass with a round bowl etched with a decorative floriate border, raised on a faceted and etched stem above a square platform base, the third a small wine glass with a round bowl etched with a decorative swag border, raised on a faceted and etched stem…
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A English air twist wine glass, 18th century, the tapering bowl raised on a multi air twist stem with a single knop above a conical foot, 16 cm high
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A large English spiral twist wine glass, 18th century, the bowl of ogee form, raised on a spiral twist stem above a conical foot, 21 cm high
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Two similar English air twist cordial glasses, 18th century, each with a tapering bowl raised on a double knopped multi air twist stem above a conical foot, each 15 cm high
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Two similar English spiral twist cordial glasses, 18th century, each with a trumpet bowl raised on a double knopped spiral twist stem above a circular flat foot, 15.5 cm and 16 cm high respectively.
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An enamelled and engraved wine glass, the tapering bowl above a plain stem raised on a folded foot, later enamelled and engraved, with a date of 1722, 17.5 cm high
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A large faceted glass goblet, 19th century, the faceted tapering bowl above a faceted knop and a circular foot, 18 cm high
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Three English facet stemmed glasses, 18th century, the first an ale glass with a tapering and etched bowl, the other two each with rounded bowls, all with faceted stems plain circular foots, 16.5 cm and 15 cm high respectively
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Two English wine glasses, 18th century, each with a trumpet bowl, above a plain stem with air tear inclusion above a plain folded foot, 18 cm and 15 cm high respectively
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Two similar English multiple air twist wine glasses, 18th century, the first with a trumpet bowl raised on a multiple air twist stem above a conical foot, the second with a bell shaped bowl above a shaped multiple air twist stem above a conical foot, 19 cm and 20 cm high respectively
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Two similar English multiple air twist wine glasses, 18th century, each with a trumpet bowl raised on a multiple air twist stem above a conical foot, 18 cm and 16.5 cm high respectively
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Two similar English multiple spiral twist wine glasses, 18th century, each with a bell bowl above a multiple spiral twist stem and a plain circular foot, 16 cm and 15.5 cm high respectively
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Three English plain stemmed wine glasses, 18th century, two with a bell bowl above a plain stem and a folded foot the other a trumpet bowl above a plain stem and a conical foot, 18 cm, 17 cm and 15.5 cm high respectively
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Two similar English spiral twist wine glasses, 18th century, each with a bell shaped bowl, raised on a spiral twist above a plain circular foot, 17 cm and 16 cm high respectively
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An English red and white spiral twist wine glass, 18th century, the bell shaped bowl above a single knopped red and white spiral twist stem on a plain circular foot, 17 cm high
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Two similar English spiral twist wine glasses, 18th century, each with a bell form bowl above a double knopped multiple spiral twist stem, one with a conical foot the other a plain circular foot, 17 cm and 16.5 cm high respectively
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An English glass, 18th century, the plain bowl etched with a swag motif above a plain stem and a conical foot, 14 cm high
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Two English spiral twist wine glasses, 18th century, the first with a bell shaped bowl above a single knopped multiple spiral twist stem on a plain circular foot, the second with a plain bowl above a single knopped spiral twist stem on a plain circular foot, 17 cm and 15 cm high respectively
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A Chinese silver mounted glass oil and Vinegar flask, Wang Hing & Co., Hong Kong, circa 1920, containing four separated compartments, each with individual corks, a floral embossed silver band to neck and silver piping to body, marked WH90, 31 cm high, the base 11.5 cm diameter
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A Louis XV style ormolu cartel clock, French, late 19th century, the enamelled and gilt metal Roman numeral dial and count wheel bell striking movement within an asymmetrical foliate case with panels of mesh over sea green silk, 52 cm high, 34 cm wide
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European school late 19th century, a Dutch boy and girl standing and reading from a sheet of paper, marble, 59 cm high
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A Louis XVI style gilt framed three leaf screen, late 19th / early 20th century, each leaf with a carved crest above an oil on board pastoral landscape set within bevelled glass panels and a fabric lined panel below, the central panel 186 cm high, 55 cm wide, the side panels 174 cm high, 55 cm wide
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An Italian marble topped carved and gilt wood console, mid-19th century, in mid-eighteenth century style, the white marble top above the carved and pierced frieze raised on scroll supports with a low stretcher, the frieze and stretcher with foliate centrepieces, the frames with similar decorations throughout in original contrasting oil and water gilding, 99 cm high, 134 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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A Viennese enamel inset and ebonised miniature table cabinet, late 19th century, of architectural form, the top surmounted by a figural finial, the corners with flower entwined enamel columns, terminating with gilt metal figural finials, the whole inset with allegorical enamel panels, 40 cm high, 26 cm wide, 21 cm deep
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A pair of French Empire style ormolu sculptural wall lights, mid-19th century, modelled as male and female winged classical figures, the female figure draped in a flowing chiton, the male figure lightly draped with a quiver sung across his back, each of their upstretched arms supporting a four light candelabrum decorated in relief with classical figures, anthemia, and other motifs, each 95 cm high (approximately)
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A Continental moss agate box, mid-19th century, rectangular in form, with gilt metal banding, raised on spherical feet, with original key, 8 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, 8.5 cm deep
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A German silver spoon commemorating Napoleon, unidentified maker (marked to the bowl), Hanau, mid-19th century, the handle modelled as Napoleon standing on a pedestal, the bowl embossed with an eagle within a wreath, 27.5 cm high, 8 cm at widest point
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A Victorian sterling silver tea and coffee service, John Samuel Hunt, London, various assay dates 1848-1856, a coffee pot, tea pot, cream jug, and sugar basin, all with acanthus leaf capped handles and scrolling feet, an acorn finial to the coffee pot and flower finial to the tea pot, each piece engraved with a coat of arms with motto 'Prorsum et Sursum', the coffee pot 25.5 cm high, the teapot 15 cm high, 2,468g in total
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A pair of large Continental porcelain ewers, first half 19th century, each painted with blossoming roses and gilt highlights overall, flanked by a scrolling handle with acanthus leaf decoration, the spout with ormolu mounts and a bud finial, BADA sticker to one ewer, 38 cm high, 18 cm at widest point
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A Royal Worcester porcelain vase, painted by Edward Raby, circa 1910, of cylindrical form, with a spreading foot, painted with an arrangement of roses, signed E. Raby, decorated with gilded borders, lion, crown factory mark to underside of base, 29 cm high
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A Royal Bonn porcelain urn and cover, late 19th/early 20th century, of compressed form, above a waisted foot, the whole burgandy ground with elaborate gilt decoration, painted with a central floral arrangment to obverse and reverse, flanked by twin scrolling handles, factory mark to underside of base, 40 cm high
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A Meissen style porcelain figural clock, late 19th century, modelled as Venus in a flying chariot surrounded by winged putti, maidens holding floral garlands and swans on a naturalistic base, sitting on a matching porcelain plateau, blue and gold crossed swords over a star to underside of base, 58 cm high, 40 cm wide, 35 cm deep
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A William IV style gilt framed convex mirror, the circular plate within a moulded frame with a carved eagle crest and foliate details, 105 cm high, 90 cm wide
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A French porcelain figural pastille burner, circa 1900, modelled as a seated lady with fan in one hand and a canine companion at her feet, in two sections, with an opening at her head and beneath her chair, 34 cm high, the base 16 cm wide
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An English floral encrusted porcelain vase and cover, probably Coalbrookdale, 19th century, of baluster form, with a spreading foot, a painted rural country scene to obverse and reverse, the whole applied with various floral encrustations, flanked by two handles, 43 cm high
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A rosewood vitrine in Louis XV manner, early 20th century, of typical form and serpentine outline, with an arched and moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors and sides enclosing a velvet lined interior with removable shelves, on swept feet, the lower part of the door and sides with vernis Martin style decoration of figures in pastoral settings, ormolu mounted throughout, 210 cm high, 138 cm wide, 49 cm deep
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A marble basin on pedestal, second half 19th century, grey veined pink and white marble, the circular basin with three ring handles to it's sides, raised on a fluted pedestal with a chalice shaped moulded base, 130 cm high, 56 cm diameter
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A French pedestal in the boulle manner, second half 19th century, of rectangular outline tapering towards the base, on a moulded foot, the frieze, front and foot with panels of inlaid cut brass on simulated tortoiseshell ground, gilt metal mounted throughout, 131 cm high
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A Derby biscuit porcelain figural group, model no. 12, 18th century, modelled as a courting scene of a seated lady with a recumbent dog at her feet, beside her gallante, incised no. 12 to underside of base, together with remnants of a BADA sticker, 13.5 cm high, the base 9.5 cm wide
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A French porcelain vase, 19th century, of baluster form, in celeste blue ground with gilt highlights, painted with a central scene of cupid to obverse and a floral arrangement to the reverse, flanked by swan form handles, raised on an oval foot on a simulated marble plinth base, 28.5 cm high, 19 cm wide
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A Persian carpet, third quarter 20th century, finely woven, polychrome, the panelled field of lightly abstract floral designs, the main border and guards of alternating floral and foliate motifs, 478 x 351 cm
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A Dresden porcelain pot pourri urn and cover, 20th century, painted with a central arrangement of flowers, cobalt blue ground with gilt highlights, flanked by twin rams head handles, raised on a socle foot with square base, the lid with a pierced top and a bud finial, factory mark to base (obscured by mount), stamped 9217 W and also painted 'Made in Germany East', 40 cm high, the base 10 cm wide, 10 cm deep
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A Meissen porcelain figural group, model G20, 19th century, modelled as a male and female feeding a lamb, on a naturalistic base, underglaze blue crossed swords, impressed 120 and inscribed G20 to underside of base, 19 cm high, the base 14.5 cm wide
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A Sevres style porcelain vase and cover, 19th century, baluster shaped with a pair of entwined handles from neck to shoulder, standing on an integral square bronze foot, glazed blue celeste and white with enamel jewels and gilt details, the body with gilt framed reserves to the front and reverse respectively painted with a scene of a boy and a girl as a painter and his model and a landscape, double L mark underside and to the cover, 36 cm high, 14 cm wide
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A large and impressive marble topped gilt wood side table, English, probably mid-18th century, in neo Palladian style, the breche marble top with projecting corners above the panelled frieze finely modelled in relief with foliate scrolls centred on an oval cartouche containing a classical seated female figure and with recessed bucrania to the ends, raised on elongated corbel form supports with foliate cross stretchers centred on a large swag draped urn finial, 95 cm high, 179 cm wide, 90 cm deep
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E. Bertini late 19th / early 20th century, a lightly draped female nude supporting a sphere, marble, the sphere enclosing a lamp, signed to the reverse: Prof E. Bertini, 100 cm high
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A Napoleon III gilt framed pier mirror and console, third quarter 19th century, the bevelled rectangular plate in a substantial frame in Renaissance revival style with a pediment and figures of putti above flanking columns resting on a conforming low marble topped console, overall 305 cm high, 90 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A Minton parian ware figure, Solitude, by J. Lawlor, 19th century, modelled in the classical manner as a semi nude female in a seated position with a downcast head and a stork at her side, impressed Art Union of London, 1852 and J. Lawlor sculp to reverse., 49 cm high, the base 17.5 cm wide, 20 cm deep
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A Meissen porcelain figural group, 'School of Love', model F74, 19th century, after the 18th century model by Michel Victor Acier, depicting six female figures flanking a central figure of cupid reading from a book on a pedestal, underglazed blue crossed swords and incised F74 to underside of base, 30 cm high, the base 32 cm wide
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A similar pair Samson of porcelain canisters, in the Dr Wall Worcester manner, 19th century, scale blue ground with reserves of exotics birds and butterflies within gilded borders, gold anchor mark to underside of base, lacking covers, 13.5 cm high
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A Derby floral encrusted two handled vase, first half 19th century, of baluster form, decorated with floral encrustations on a green ground with gilded highlights, raised on three paw feet, 32.5 cm high
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European school mid-20th century, a still life of mixed roses in a tall glass vase, gouache, Indistinctly signed upper left: R. Engwi[...?], 79 x 59 cm
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A rosewood vitrine in Louis XV manner, early 20th century, of typical form and serpentine outline, with an arched and moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors and sides enclosing a velvet lined interior with removable glass shelves, on swept feet, the lower part of the door and sides with vernis Martin style decoration of figures in pastoral settings, ormolu mounted throughout, 211 cm high, 115 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A pair of marble vases, late 19th century, grey veined white marble, each baluster shaped with a flared neck and pair of grape bunch and leaf handles, raised on a circular plinth base, 58 cm high
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Giuseppe Bessi (1857-1922), Jeanne d'Arc, marble, the figure's dress in pink and grey marble, on a rectangular base incised as title, signed to the back: Prof. G. Bessi, 33 cm high, 36 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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