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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:161
Sale Title:The Collector's Auction, SydneyLots with images:161
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:87
Date:30-May-2023
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A pair of upholstered long benches, each with loose cushion having a curved end, covered in cream textured fabric with deep bullion fringe, height 50 cm, width 240 cm, depth 65 cm
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Milton Moon, a massive stoneware punch set, the hemispherical punchbowl on a tall foot with crackle cream glaze interior and black glazed exterior, incised signature to underside, with twelve matching cups. (13), punchbowl: height 35.5 cm, diameter 51 cm, Other Notes: Milton Moon Am was an Australian potter. He studied in many countries, as a recipient of a Foundation Winston Churchill Fellowship and also as a Myer Foundation Geijutsu Fellow.
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A large Tenmoku bowl by Shigeo Shiga, the circular bowl made of wheel-thrown and turned white stoneware with iron based glaze and a pattern of trailed iron oxide slip, artist's stamp to base. diameter 44 cm. Provenance: Freeland Gallery, Sydney (accompanied by original certificate).
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Luigi Onesto, a large Murano glass teardrop vase, the sommerso glass in ruby and yellow with a pointed rim, engraved to base 'L. Onesto Murano Italy', height 39 cm, weight 6.1kg
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Fratelli Toso, a pair of Murano glass vases, C.1980, of tapering cylindrical form, the black and clear glass inlaid with all over gold foil decoration, height 25 cm
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A pair of Louis XV style beechwood bergeres, each with a shaped and moulded frame, the padded back and armrests above a loose seat cushion on cabriole legs with scroll toes, upholstered in beige close nailed moire with side panels of boucle woven fabric.
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A Hermle 'Tellurium' Orrery table clock, the gilt-metal and cherrywood framed cylindrical case with domed perspex cover protecting the orrery mechanism with enamel earth circling gilt metal sun, the engraved zodiac ring with calendar and date indications above the skeletonised movement with Westminster chime, the silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial on a matted centre, height 34 cm, diameter 25 cm
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Luigi Onesto, a Murano glass 'Anelly' vase, Mid-late 20th century, of thick ovoid form, the sommerso glass in clear and blue with pink and yellow murrini and incised bubble decoration, engraved to base 'L Onesto Murano Italy', height 27 cm, weight 7.6kg
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Sergio Costantini, a large Murano glass vase, C.2009, the spherical body with flared irregular rim in chocolate-coloured glass, the body with applied decoration of blue, yellow and red strands of glass, height 32 cm, width 41 cm
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Archimede Seguso for Vetri D'Arte, a large 'Carnevale' Murano glass vase, of tapering cylindrical form, the glass in shades of pink, red and green, signed to the base 'Archimede Seguso Murano', height 39.5 cm. Provenance: Bonhams/Skinner Marlborough, Massachusetts, modern design &. Murano glass, 2-12 October 2022, lot 287
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Davide Salvadore, a large Murano glass 'Spirale' vase, the flattened ovoid body in spiral canes of clear, coffee and cream glass with battuto-carved and incised decoration, signed to base 'Salvadore Murano', height 32 cm
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A Louis XV style tulipwood oval occasional table, inlaid with scrolling designs, having three drawers on slender cabriole legs, height 73 cm, width 37.5 cm, depth 30 cm
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A Regency style three seater settee, on four ebonised sabre front legs, upholstered in aqua foliage patterned brocade, height 90 cm, width 153 cm, depth 80 cm
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Two similar Continental Louis XV fruitwood fauteuils, second half 18th century, each with a cartouche shaped moulded back flanked by padded arms on cabriole legs, upholstered in aqua foliage patterned brocade.
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An Italian pietra dura and giltwood centre table, mid 19th century, the circular top inlaid with a spray of roses, other flowers and two finches in coloured marbles, on a leaf carved and scrolled pedestal support and three swept feet, height 91 cm, diameter 85 cm
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A pair of Italian giltwood and polychrome pricket candlesticks, 19th century, each on a square base with turned feet rising to a fluted pedestal and turned, partially reeded and partially leaf carved baluster shaft, height 75 cm. Provenance: The Property of a Gentleman, NSW
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A Persian Tabriz carpet, the central medallion and quartered corner medallions set within an ivory field of Shah Abbasi palmettes, tendrils and birds, within multiple borders of Shah Abbasi flowers and birds on a grey field. 398 x 295 cm
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A set of four Louis XV style beechwood fauteuils a La Reine, each with a moulded cartouche shaped and caned back and seat, the shaped padded armrests with cabochon terminals on cabriole legs and scroll toes, with cream cotton squab cushion.
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A pair of ormolu candlesticks, 19th century, in the Louis XV style after a design by Jules Aurele Meissonnier, each shaped circular base composed of scrolls and rocaille rising to a rocaille shaft supporting a scrolled nozzle, height 23.5 cm. Provenance: The Property of a Gentleman, NSW
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A brass mounted mahogany demi lune supper table, in the Louis XVI style, the crossbanded foldover top above a brass moulded frieze on turned tapering legs with brass castors, height 77 cm, width 109 cm, depth 55.5 cm. Provenance: The Property of a Gentleman, NSW
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An Empire mahogany bureau a cylindre, first quarter 19th century, the superstructure with three drawers above the cylinder opening to reveal an arrangement of six drawers with secret compartments, above four further drawers around central kneehole on square tapering legs with ormolu sabots, height 124 cm, width 132 cm, depth 71 cm. Provenance: The Property of a Gentleman, NSW
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A pair of bronze relief panels, each cast with two horsemen from the frieze of the Acropolis, Athens. one 49 x 64 cm, the other 51 x 67 cm. Provenance: The Property of a Gentleman, NSW
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A French crystal spherical hanging light, part 19th century, composed of blue and clear cut glass flower heads, height 41 cm, diameter 30 cm. Provenance: Mossgreen, the interior Decorator, 31 March 2017, lot 88
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A pair of Louis XV walnut fauteuils a La Reine, each with a moulded cartouche-shaped back flanked by scrolled padded arms on cabriole legs with serpentine apron, upholstered in Fortuny silk. Provenance: David Jones Art gallery. The Estate of the late Amana Finley. Lawsons Auctioneers, April 2003, lot 242
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A Napoleon III gilt-metal mantel clock, the dial with individual enamelled Roman chapters in a circular foliate bezel surmounted by a grotesque mask, the case of Renaissance revival design composed of scrolls, swags and griffons with urn finial, the eight day movement striking on a bell, height 60 cm
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A Louis XIV style boulle bracket clock, the enamelled dial with individual Roman chapters above an applied anthemion motif, the rectangular case with domed top and flanked by engaged corinthian columns, inlaid throughout with scrolling brass work on red tortoiseshell ground and ebonised carcase with cast toupie feet, height 55 cm, width 37 cm, depth 19 cm
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A pair of miniature bronze and black marble Tempietti, late 19th century, each with an artichoke finial to the domed top above a continuous frieze of classical figures, supported by fluted corinthian columns enclosing a statue of a dancing maenad, the stepped plinth on a red marble and gilt-metal base, height 37 cm, diameter 18 cm
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A Paris Porcelain campana urn, first half 19th century, of typical form, the twin handles with bearded mask terminals, decorated with distressed gilt enamel, height 30 cm. Provenance: The Property of a Gentleman, NSW
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A Northern European Satinbirch centre table, first half 19th century, the rectangular top with chamfered corners having one frieze drawer on turned tapering legs, height 73 cm, width 92 cm, depth 102 cm
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A gilt-metal mounted Japanese Imari porcelain jar, the porcelain 18th century, decorated in underglaze blue and iron red with panels of chrysanthemums on a ground of stylised peonies, the mounts with scroll and mask handles on an acanthus and entrelac cast shaped square foot, height 47 cm, width 29 cm, depth 25 cm
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A collection of late 19th and early 20th century books, including Foster, J, 'The works of Robert hall, a. M.' volumes I-V, twelfth edition, London, 1855, three volumes of 'The Art Journal', London, 1904, 1906 & 1907, including original frontispieces, Chaffers, W., 'Hall-Marks on Plates', fifth edition, London, 1874, and J, Ruskin, 'Modern Painters', volume III, Kent, 1888.
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An Italian marquetry serpentine commode, mid 18th century, inlaid in boxwood, tulipwood, kingwood and bone, the top with a commedia dell'arte scene within a strapwork, shell and flowerhead cartouche, above four long drawers with scroll and flowerhead inlay on scrolled front legs, height 97 cm, width 128 cm, depth 59 cm
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An 18th century Spanish manuscript, Granada, 1792, a deed granted in favour of the IVth Marquis of Villa Alegre, Antonio Porcel y Manrique de Arana, likely the transfer of a house. 31.5 x 21.5 cm
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A Victorian green Japanned and faux bamboo partner's pedestal desk, in the Brighton pavilion style, the leather lined top above frieze drawers, on pedestals with drawers and cupboards, decorated with gilt chinoiseries on a green ground, height 85 cm, width 154 cm, depth 90 cm
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A Victorian mahogany stool, the rectangular padded top appliqued with a piece of antique floral tapestry on red velvet, the shaped X-frame with turned and reeded stretcher, lion mask terminals and lion paw feet, height 48 cm, width 66 cm, depth 50 cm
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A late Victorian wall clock, retailed by H.A. Westhoff, 52 King Street, Sydney, the reverse painted dial with Roman numerals, eight day movement, brass bezel and oak moulded frame. diameter 49 cm
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An Irish George II mahogany window seat, the shaped back and scrolled arms above a serpentine seat on shell carved cabriole legs, terminating in claw and ball feet, upholstered in teal damask, height 80 cm, width 114 cm, depth 52 cm. Provenance: Milton Park, Bowral NSW. Connor Galleries, Moss Vale. Private collection, Sydney
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A George III mahogany extending dining table, in the manner of Gillows, the rectangular twin-flap top with concertina extension to support two additional leaves on turned and reeded legs with brass castors, height 73 cm, width 241 cm (extended), depth 115 cm
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A French bronze of the Borghese gladiator, late 19th century, after the antique, the nude warrior with sword and shield, the rectangular plinth inscribed 'Le Gladiateur Combattant de La Villa Borghese Par Agasias 100 Av. J. Ch. Replique', on marble base, height 51 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques, Woollahra. Collection of Mr Gary Baker. Shapiro Auctioneers, Sydney, elegant Couture, luxury design, fine jewellery and Antiques, 25 August 2020, lot 131
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A rustic George IV yew and elm dining chair, the back with panelled top rail above X splat with central roundel, the solid seat on turned tapering legs joined by a shaped stretcher. Provenance: Retford park, Bowral NSW. Grafton Galleries, Sydney. Private collection, Sydney
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A George IV rosewood and gilt-metal mounted bracket clock, the movement by Savory & Sons, Cornhill, London, the white painted dial with black Roman numerals within a brass bezel, the case with pagoda top flanked by scrolls on a pedestal with bead moulding and reeded bun feet, height 44 cm
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A William IV mahogany cased bracket clock, the movement by Dent of London, the silvered dial with Roman hours within engraved spandrels and face inscribed: E. J. Dent, / 54 / Royal exchange / London / 1220. The case of ogee outline with brass urn finials and flanked by a pair of engaged columns on a moulded base with reeded bun feet, height 64 cm, Other Notes: Dent was a London manufacturer of luxury clocks and watches, founded by Edward John Dent. Dent began making watches in 1814, although the Dent…
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A Regency mahogany kneehole writing table, the leather lined top with central adjustable reading slope above two short and two long boxwood strung drawers, on square tapering legs with brass castors, height 81 cm, width 138 cm, depth 67 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Bellevue Hill. Shapiro Auctioneers, fine furniture, silver, Asian and decorative Arts, 19 June 2018, lot 49. Private collection, Sydney
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A Regency mahogany music stool, the circular close nailed olive leather upholstered seat on four square tapering legs joined by an X stretcher, height 56 cm, diameter 32 cm. Provenance: Grafton Galleries, Sydney. Private collection, Sydney
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A late Victorian wall clock, retailed by Tornaghi, Sydney, the eight day movement with painted dial having Roman numerals, signed 'A. Tornaghi, Sydney' within brass bezel and mahogany frame. diameter 36.5 cm
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A Regency ebonised side chair, the swept back with broad top rail and turned back rail above upholstered seat on sabre legs, decorated in distressed gilt (decoration refreshed), height 85 cm. Provenance: The Property of a Gentleman, NSW
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A George I walnut veneered hanging corner cupboard, the moulded cornice above a mirrored door with original glass and gilt egg and dart moulded surround, opening to reveal shaped shelves, height 86 cm, width 78 cm, depth 38 cm. Provenance: Grafton Galleries, Sydney. Private collection, Sydney
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An Irish George III oak bureau bookcase, the swan neck pediment centred with a fluted shell above a dentil frieze and pair of fielded panel doors opening to reveal an arrangement of pigeon holes and shelves and flanked by fluted quarter columns, above a fall front opening to reveal an arrangment of drawers around a central cupboard, above two short and three long drawers, flanked by quarter columns on ogee bracket feet, height 225 cm, width 135 cm, depth 61 cm. Provenance: Grafton Galleries, Sydney.…
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Le Morte D'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory with illustrations by Aubrey Beardsley, Jm Dent & Co, 1893, volume I & II, 1st edition, limited edition of 1500 unnumbered copies (not including the 300 on Dutch handmade paper), bound in original cream cloth, spines lettered in gilt, spines and front covers stamped in gilt with floral patterns designed by Beardsley, publisher's device to rear covers in gilt, top edges gilt, others untrimmed. With photogravure frontispieces, 18 full-page wood engravings with tissue…
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A Clarice Cliff 'Bizarre' vase, in the branch and Squares pattern, with flared rim and ovoid sides, height 15 cm, width 7 cm
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Two items of Clarice Cliff Pottery, a 'Bizarre' octagonal platter with black and orange lozenges within yellow border, and a lotus shaped centrepiece bowl painted in yellows, blues and greens. the platter: 29 x 15 cm
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An Archibald Knox pewter jardiniere and a Swedish hammered copper inkwell, the jardiniere with relief decoration of stylised foliage and shaped handles, stamped to base '9 / English pewter / Rd 414420 / 0229 / made in England', the inkwell with domed hinged cover and circular base with repousse decoration of thistles, stamped 'Stromblad Goteborg'. jardiniere: width across handles 29 cm, inkwell: diameter 20 cm, Other Notes, an identical jardiniere stamped 'Tudric / Liberty & Co' is in the British Museum.
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An Art Deco cold painted bronze of a lady golfer by Josef Lorenzl, C.1925, depicted mid-swing on a square stepped alabaster plinth, height overall 29 cm
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A 'Chicoree' bronze and glass chandelier by Louis Majorelle, C.1905, the chandelier modelled with sinuous whiplash decoration and chicory flowers and leaves, issuing four small branches above four larger branches with a single pendant-light centred below, height 124.5 cm, diameter 101.5 cm. Provenance: Dr. Vauthey, Vichy, France, 1906. Christie's London, May 12 1999, lot 389. Christie's New York, the property of a Utah Collector, 13 June 2003, lot 228. Literature: Roselyne Bouvier, Majorelle, 1991, p. 188…
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A pair of Elizabeth II silver and silver-gilt Royal wedding goblets by Stuart Devlin, London, 1981, issued by Franklin Mint limited, one numbered 37 and the other numbered 241 from an edition of 950, each with a conical bowl of triangular section supported by a stem in the form of the Prince of Wales feathers and coronet above his motto 'Ich Dien' on a plain circular base engraved 'HRH the Prince of Wales. Lady Diana Spencer. 29 July 1981.', one in presentation case, height 18.7 cm, weight 678g total
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A pair of Elizabeth II silver and silver-gilt goblets by Stuart Devlin, London, 1977, each curved conical bowl supported by a figure of a seated bull on bark patterned stem, plain circular foot, one with case, height 15 cm, weight 364g total, Other Notes: Commissioned by the Royal Agricultural Society to be an annual series but only the first two years were produced.
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A Victorian silver Christening cup and a George V silver mustard pot, the cup with maker's mark of Hugh Adamson, Birmingham, 1864, of baluster form with scroll handle and engraved decoration, the mustard pot with maker's mark of Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield, 1910, of tankard form with gilt interior and associated mustard spoon, height of cup 8 cm, weight 174g total
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A Victorian silver cream jug, maker's mark of Joseph Wilson, London, 1845, of plain baluster form with reeded lip and on scroll and shell cast feet, height 15 cm, weight 241g
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A Victorian silver caster, maker's mark of J F hall, London, 1895, of shaped baluster form decorated all over with repousse scrolls and foliate motifs, height 23 cm, weight 242g
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A pair of George IV silver tazza salts, maker's mark of William hall, London, 1823, each with a star shaped gadrooned rim above a faceted bowl on a gadrooned foot and conforming base. diameter 10 cm, weight 282g total
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A pair of George III silver salts, maker's mark of Emes & Barnard, London, 1817, each of rounded rectangular form with a richly flower cast border with shells to the corners, gilt interior, on a milled foot. width 10 cm, weight 259g total
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A George III silver goblet, maker's mark likely Crispin Fuller, London, date letter rubbed c.1815, of half reeded form with a band of repousse flowers and scrolls on a circular foot with conforming decoration, gilt interior, height 16 cm, weight 285g
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A George III silver egg cruet, maker's mark of Richard Morton & Co, Sheffield, 1790, the shaped frame with pierced salt basket above four urn shaped cups and with four associated Georgian silver spoons. width 18 cm, weight 523g total
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Two George III silver sweetmeat baskets, one London, 1770, with rope twist border and pierced circular lattice sides, engraved to underside 'a mark of Esteem', the other London, 1775, with gadrooned borders and swag and roundel piercing. weight 246g total
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A George II silver lighthouse caster, maker's mark of Edward Feline, London, 1747, the pierced cover above a triple banded cylindrical base, later decorated with repousse scrolls, fish scales and flowers, height 15 cm, weight 213g
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A George II silver mug, maker's mark of Richard Gurney, London, 1754, of baluster form with C-scroll handle on moulded foot and engraved with a crest, height 9.5 cm, weight 188g
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A pair of Anglo Indian silver casters, maker's mark of Cropley & Co, Calcutta, c.1820, each cylindrical with a pierced domed top on a waisted pedestal, one engraved 'Salt' the other engraved 'Pepper', height 10 cm
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A Continental silver sugar basin, with London import marks for 1892, of oval bombe outline cast with flower swags, rocaille foliage and cherubs flanked by a pair of scroll handles on four scrolled leaf cast feet. width across handles 12.5 cm, weight 155g
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