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The Winter Auctions Series, Part I — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:556
Sale Title:The Winter Auctions Series, Part ILots with images:556
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:396
Date:20-Aug-2023
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Persian School, The Battle, mixed media, 19.5 x 13.5 cm
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European School, Portrait of a Young Lady, oil on canvas, 75 x 62.5 cm
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George Barrett Junior (Circa 1767-1842), A Shepherd and his Flock, watercolour, 29.5 x 25.5 cm
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Chinese School, Classical Bird Study, watercolour, inscribed and seal mark upper right, 23 cm diameter
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A magnificent pair of Neoclassical ormolu candelabra, by Henry Dasson, French, circa 1885, heavy gauge candelabra embellished with festoons, husk and stiff leaf motifs, signed and dated to foot, 34.5 cm high. Other Notes: Henry Dasson (1825–1896) was a renowned Parisian maker of gilt bronze mounted furniture who commenced his career as a bronze sculptor. Dasson's prestige works and mounts demonstrate his command of the craft of ciseleur.
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A George III Chippendale style mahogany open arm chair, circa 1775, with carved undulating cresting rail and pierced splat
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A Victorian mahogany cellarette or picnic box, circa 1840, lead lined and with swing handles to the short sides, 45.5 cm high, 51 cm wide, 37 cm deep
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A William and Mary marquetry inlaid walnut cabinet on stand, circa 1690, the moulded corners with a drawer above a pair of marquetry inlaid doors, enclosing an oyster walnut interior with ten drawers, on turned twist column legs joined by stretchers, 155 cm high, 130 cm high, 50 cm deep
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A Regency leather top and mahogany writing table, circa 1820, the tooled leather top with three drawers and opposing dummy drawers, standing on four reeded and turned legs ending in castors, 77 cm high, 155 cm wide, 85 cm deep
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A George III mahogany open armchair, circa 1775, with a pierced vasiform splat with a stuffed serpentine seat and open arms
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A George III Chippendale mahogany carver chair, circa 1770, with an undulating carved and pierced splat, a stuffover seat and open arms
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A Victorian cast iron figural umbrella stand, 19th century, in the form of a sailor holding a rope, 69 cm high
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A Regency mahogany dining chair, with a rail back and reeded splat, the upholstered seat raised on fluted legs
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A set of three Stevengraph hunting prints, The Start, The Finish and The Death, three woven silk pictures, with printed text on mount, 5 x 15 cm (each)
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A bronze figure of Mercury, after Giovanni da Bologna, with a later marble plinth, modelled with winged helmet and winged feet, poised on the breath of the North wind and holding a caduceus, 305 cm high
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A Persian rug, with a cross form medallion and a profusion of flower heads in colours upon a faded red field, 140 x 194 cm
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A Regency pollard oak and brass inlaid sofa table, circa 1820, with lobed corners, rosewood and brass inlaid crossbanding on a central turned column, standing on a platform base and four brass inlaid legs, 74 cm high, 110 cm wide, 72 cm deep
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A George III mahogany butlers tray on stand, circa 1820, 97 cm high, 83 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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A George III mahogany single drawer side table, circa 1770, with square chamfered legs, 70 cm high, 84.5 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A Regency tilt top wine table, circa 1820, the reeded stem above three reeded outswept legs, 73 cm high, 52 cm diameter
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A pair of Edwardian open book cabinets, with moulded cornices, reeded details and plinth bases, 100 cm high, 87 cm wide, 28 cm deep
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A George III studded leather upholstered open armchair, circa 1780, with an arching back, open arms and raised on square section legs united by stretchers
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A George II carved walnut and parcel gilt wall mirror, circa 1740, with scroll cresting and pendant oak leaf decoration, 180 x 182.5 cm
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A Regency mahogany two drawer side table, circa 1820, the galleried top with two drawers and reeded legs, 80 cm high, 101 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A Regency mahogany two drawer side table, circa 1820, with a galleried top, two drawers, standing on four fluted and reeded legs, 80 cm high, 101 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A late Georgian mahogany side table, first half 19th century, the twin drawers inlaid with checker stringing, on square tapering legs, 66 cm high, 85.5 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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A fine serving platter and three majolica oyster serving dishes by Mintons, mid 19th century, the platter decorated with panels of reclining Roman gods Juno, Neptune, Mercury and Jupiter within landscapes, on a marbled blue and green ground; the oyster dishes in various colours; impressed marks, the largest platter 36.5 x 31
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Vins de Bourgogne, a collection of framed champagne and wine labels, 84 x 57 cm
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A group of three vintage wooden walking sticks, including a rustic stick fabricated from a branch with a stripped bark irregular knop handle
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Two brass Russian Orthodox type travelling icons, one featuring scenes from the life of Christ, the other depicting the Virgin Mary, with enamel enrichments, script in Cyrillic verso, the largest piece 17 x 10 cm
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A large collection of scallop shells, decorative shells and a suite of French porcelain scallop shells, the largest shell 15 cm wide
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A collection of vintage cooking moulds and weights including a set of pewter marzipan moulds, late 19th/early 20th century, comprising a carved wood butter press and a brass culinary weight set, the butter press 8 cm high
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An assorted group of copper wares, moulds, and cookware, including a saucepan, kettle, and a planter box with decoration in high relief, the kettle 22 cm high
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A George III mahogany satinwood inlaid Hepplewhite serving table, circa 1775, the top of serpentine form, with two frieze drawers and a central satinwood inlaid panel, standing on round reeded legs terminating in carved pads, 77 cm high, 150 cm wide, 71 cm deep
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A small pair of Empire style bronze candlesticks, 19th century, with stiff leaf stems raised on tripod paw feet and shaped bases, 24.5 cm high
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An interesting mixed group of vintage metalwares, including two door stoppers, a bell, mortar and pestle, an antique metalware beaker, a taperstick, a pair of metalware vases, 27.5 cm high
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A group of four vintage cast iron door stoppers, 19th century and after, including a flower basket, a bouquet of yellow lilies, an owl and a gilded Egyptian revival form sphinx, the largest 34 cm high
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A pair of George III Chippendale style mahogany side chairs, circa 1755, with cusped frames, lattice back splats and stuffover seats
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An Edwardian hardwood open bookshelf, with an extended cornice and a drawer to the plinth, 106.5 cm high, 56 cm wide, 27 cm deep
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A Biedermeier mahogany bed, together with a pair of marble top bedside cabinets, with ebonised rosette motifs and finials, the side tables with a single drawer and cupboard below a marble surface, the bedside tables 74 cm high, 43 cm wide, 35 cm deep, the headboard 120 cm high, 170 cm long
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A Victorian cast iron marble top garden table, with pierced trestle ends and a rope twist stretcher, 71 cm high, 92 cm wide, 61 cm deep
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A George III astragal glazed mahogany library bookcase, circa 1770, the doors above a cupboard base with bead and rosette decoration above a plinth base, 246 cm high, 42 cm deep, 137 cm wide
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A French wrought iron table with a later marble top, on scrolling trestle ends base with a stretcher base, 80 cm high, 186 cm wide, 87.5 cm deep
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A large Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica soup tureen and stand, 1985-1991 period, finely moulded and decorated with ornate gilding and named botanical specimens; green backstamps with date ciphers, 30 cm high to the top of the tureen, the stand 40 x 31 cm
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A George II walnut lowboy, circa 1730, the rectangular top crossbanded in mahogany with a long drawer with an arch beneath, flanked by square drawers on cabriole legs carved with shells and acanthus, 74 cm high, 72.5 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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A pair of Regency gilt bronze verde marble mounted candlesticks, circa 1810, with cast acanthus, scrolls and hoof feet on shaped triangular bases, 17.5 cm high
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A George III mahogany pedestal dining table, circa 1810, with two leaves, each end supported on a turned column with three reeded swept legs, 74 cm high, 227 cm wide (including the two leaves), 124 cm deep
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A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date gold and stainless steel wristwatch, circular gold dial with baton numerals and date at three, 31 jewel movement, reference number 16200, signed case, dial and movement, stainless steel and gold case and bracelet bands, with extra links and box.
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A gold omega collar, crafted in 18ct gold total weight 11.5gms.
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A gold omega collar, Crafted in 18ct gold total weight 7.55gms
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A Georg Jensen sterling silver collar, torque design styled in sterling silver, reference 178, boxed.
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A pair of South Sea pearl drop earrings, The oval pearls of silver white hues measure 11.4 x 13.2 mm, suspended from elongated chain and a disc terminal of 9ct gold.
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A pair of South Sea pearl studs, The button shaped pearls of white and cream hues measuring 11.9 mm, finished with 18ct gold posts and 9ct gold butterfly backs, 4.80gms.
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A pair of gold, diamond, coral and sapphire earrings, each featuring a carved panel of pale pink coral, suspended from an oval panel pave set with eleven round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.27cts, finished with an oval cut synthetic blue sapphire of 1.20cts, set in 18ct gold and finished with clip fitting, total weight 14.15gms.
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Two strands of Biwa pearls, Each of cream, pink and purple hues with silver gilt clasps measuring 800 mm and 600 mm.
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A gold wedder, Half round band crafted in 22ct gold, 2.18gms.
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A pair of gold, diamond, ruby and onyx drop earrings, featuring a briolette cut onyx drop suspended from a bar set with nine square cut rubies, finishing with a round brilliant cut pale yellow diamond of 0.14cts, post and butterfly back fittings, 18ct gold.
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A pair of Boucheron gold and diamond clip earrings, domed design with scroll pattern featuring five rows of round brilliant cut diamonds, finished with clip fittings, 18ct gold, signed, total weight 18.1gms. Accompanied by five pairs of detachable agate drops in various colours.
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A pair of gold, coral, onyx and diamond disc earrings, button shaped pink coral measuring 12.2 mm, having a border of single cut diamonds and an outer border of onyx, adjustable post and clip fittings, crafted in 18ct gold, total weight: 19.75gms
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A South Sea pearl and diamond pendant/enhancer, the oval cream and white pearl measuring 16.3 x 15.5 mm surmounted by an old cut diamond weighing 0.55cts, set in 18ct gold and suspended on a rubber cord.
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A Victorian sterling silver dragonfly brooch and three Antique sterling silver floral buttons, Rectangular form with a dragonfly motif together with three stylised floral buttons, hallmarked Birmingham 1904, boxed.
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A pair of gold and ruby drop earrings from the Coera Collection by Lunia, comprising two graduated tear drop shaped pierced panels, beaten finish each set with rose cut rubies, hook fittings, 18ct gold, total weight 12gms.
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A 'Capucines' leaf dish or bowl by Lalique, 1980's, heavy gauge with engraved signature, Lalique France, to base, 31 cm diameter (irregular)
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Four cut glass scent bottles with sterling silver caps, late 19th/early 20th century, globular patterned bottles each with floral embossed lids, two hinged, two lift off, all with glass stoppers, three items with Birmingham hallmarks, the largest 14 cm high
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A mixed group of antique and modern glassware, including Georgian decanters, a blue rinser, assorted bowls, jugs, Waterford tumblers, Bohemian red glass, the largest decanter 24 cm high, the largest bowl 20 cm diameter
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A Lalique crystal 'Concarneau' ashtray, 1980's, heavy gauge press moulded tray featuring a koi in a satin finish, engraved Lalique France with registration mark to base, 15.5 cm diameter
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A brass and glass hall lantern, in the French style, 135 cm high
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Three crystal lamps, early to later 20th century, comprising an oil lamp conversion on a plated stem, a part banquet lamp with a cut crystal font on a plated stem, and a baluster shape crystal lamp, two with electrical fittings, the converted oil lamp 60 cm high
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A large William IV sterling silver lobed jug, Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard, London 1833, with a high set scroll handle with acanthus mount and an embossed stiff leaf order to the rim and stem, crisply hallmarked underside, 32 cm high, 1065gms
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A large George III sterling silver toddy ladle inset with an antique coin, 1780's, with a rosette to the throat and an ebonised handle, rubbed marks verso, 38.5 cm long
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Two associated antler handle carving and serving sets, 19th/20th century, with a ruched silk and velvet lined mahogany case, the largest knife 43 cm long
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A Regency Chinoiserie style tray table on later stand by Henry Clay, London, circa 1820, black lacquer and silver gilt decorated, 47 cm high, 75 cm wide, 59 cm deep
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A large Japanese Imari charger, 19th/20th century, with fluted sides and scalloped rim, painted with a central basket of flowers within fenced enclosures and stylised floral vignettes, 47.5 cm diameter
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Two Chinese porcelain wares, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, comprising a blue and white octagonal deep dish and a famille rose plate, 36.5 cm long and 23 cm diameter
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A splashed flambe glazed vase, Qing dynasty, 18th century, converted as a lamp with wood stand and shade, the vase 33 cm high
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A copper red glazed vase, Qing dynasty, 19th century, covered with a rich crimson glaze with paler flecks overall, 22.8 cm high
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Two vases and covers converted to lamps, 19th/20th century, comprising one decorated in famille rose enamels, the other covered with a pale celadon glaze, the vases 43 cm high and 30 cm high
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Three Chinese blue and white wares, Qing Dynasty, 18th century and later, comprising a censer painted with two dragons pursuing a flaming pearl; an octagonal deep dish with a central lakeside scene; and a ginger jar with panels of precious objects on a florette strewn blue ground, wood stand, 18 cm, 23.5 cm and 20 cm
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A blue and white vase, Qing dynasty, 19th century, decorated with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl among clouds reserved on the underglaze blue ground, four animal lug handles on the shoulders, with attachments for electricity and pleated shade, the vase 37 cm high
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A continental carved giltwood mirror, circa 1820, of shaped rectangular form, carved with scrolls and a crested feather motif, later plate, 93.5 cm high, 61.5 cm wide, 7 cm deep
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European School, Portrait of a Gentleman, oil on canvas, 84.5 x 74.5 cm
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Alexander Bejean, Still Life with Peppers, acrylic on board, signed lower right: Bejean, 37 x 50 cm
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Alexander Bejean, French Villa, acrylic on board, signed lower left: Bejean, 50 x 71.5 cm
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A French Provincial cherrywood farmhouse table, 19th century, the plank surface raised on tapering square section legs, 74 cm high, 248 cm wde, 84.5 cm deep
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A collection of majolica glazed dishes, French 19th/20th century, comprising three majolica oyster dishes and a leaf moulded comport, the largest oyster dish 25.5 cm diameter
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A collection of vintage ceramic and glass jelly moulds, including a bisque rabbit pie dish, 25 cm wide and smaller
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A Victorian porcelain cheese dish and stand, a teal jug and three tile trivets, 19th/early 20th century, the cheese dish with a moulded crabstock handle, the teal jug with leaf decorations in relief, the apple green tiles with art nouveau motifs, the jug 22.5 cm high, the trivets 15 x 15 cm
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A large group of Wedgwood majolica green glazed cabbage leaf plates, early 20th century, the matching group comprising approximately eighteen pieces, impressed mark to base, 20 cm diameter
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A Derby porcelain porter mug decorated by William 'Quaker' Pegg, circa 1815, decorated with a fine floral panel on a white ground lavishly bordered with formal gilt floral motifs in the Regency manner, red crown with crossed baton marks underside, 13 cm high, 13 cm diameter
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A collection of English Imari style porcelain wares by various makers, mostly 19th century, comprising plates, a bowl, creamer and a jug, the jug 16 cm high, the largest plate 27 cm diameter
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An English majolica pot plant holder, plus one other, a basket weave plate and two reticulated creamware plates, the largest pot plant holder 18 cm high, 17.5 cm diameter
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A collection of mixed English porcelain and lustreware, late 18th to early 19th century, includes saucers, assorted cups, a creamer by various makers including Worcester, New Hall, Derby, and Sunderland type lustre wares, the largest teacup 7 cm high, the largest plate 20 cm diameter
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An assembled suite of gilded demitasse wares, including Spode and Limoges, late 20th century, the largest jug 13.5 cm high
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A group of Victorian wash stand pitchers and a Minton foot bath, 19th century, the Minton foot bath 21.5 cm high, 46 cm wide, 30 cm deep, the largest jug 316 cm high
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A part Villeroy & Boch 'Petite Fleurs' service, including a tureen, platters, teapot, plates, cups and saucers and a range of accessory items, the tureen 23 cm high, the largest platter 36.5 x 6 cm
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A George III Scottish sterling silver cake or bread basket, Robert Gray & Son, Edinburgh 1817, of elegant plain form with a formal border and anthemion motif to the swing handle, hallmarked underside, 28.5 cm diameter, 885gms silver
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A collection of vintage silver plate, comprising a Neoclassical water urn, campana urn ice bucket with tongs, two other ice pails, and; a warming dish with retractable lid, the water urn 41 cm high
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Three George III sterling silver 'fiddle pattern' basting spoons, English and Irish, early 19th century, comprising a Dublin 1805 spoon, rubbed maker's marks, a thread edged spoon, London 1810 with marks for William Eley I, William Fearn & William Chawner, and; London 1824, with maker's marks for probably Clement Cheese, 31 cm long, 395gms
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A collection of sterling and continental silver tablewares, early 20th century, comprising an Emes & Barnard teapot dish, a reticulated bon bon dish and basket, and a pair of toast racks, the teapot 14 cm high, 1055gms total weight of silver
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A sterling silver cigarette box and waiter, Birmingham and Sheffield, early 20th century, the table top wood lined cigarette box with an engine turned lid (containing three tortoiseshell type cigarette mouthpieces) and a thread edge waiter with barbed corners by Fenton Bros. Ltd, 210gms silver weight (waiter), the box 6 cm high, 18 cm wide, 8 cm deep
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