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The Owston Collection - Day 1 — Bonhams

Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:700
Sale Title:The Owston Collection - Day 1Lots with images:665
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:693
Date:25-Jun-2010
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A fine George III satinwood and purpleheart banded secretaire bookcase in the manner of Gillows the upper section with arched cornice surmounted by five urn finials on pedestals with inlaid flutes, the arched and rectilinear astragal glazed doors enclosing shelves, the lower section with a band of inlaid flutes and pater' above a secretaire enclosing an arrangement of drawers and pigeonholes, three further long drawers below, on outswept bracket feet. Width 87 cm x. Depth 52 cm x. Height 256 cm
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A fine late Regency rosewood gentleman's library cabinet in the manner of Gillows the ogee moulded cornice above four rectangular glazed doors flanked by moulded stiles above a fitted stationery drawer and a pull-out adjustable Moroccan leather writing slide above a pair of glazed doors on a plinth base, later retailed by S & H Jewell, labelled and stencilled. Width 90 cm. Depth 78 cm. Height 191 cm
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A Regency rosewood and cut brass inlaid baby grand piano by John Broadwood & Sons, signed in pencil Hendley and numbered 13932, the case inlaid with scrolling leaves and flowers on lobed baluster legs with engine turned gilt metal collars, with lyre shaped pedestal support, the makers plate engraved 'makers to their Majesties and the Princesses, Great Pulteney Street, Golden Square', 240 cm wide, 126 cm deep, 92 cm in diameter
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A Regency mahogany chest of two short and three long drawers on splayed bracket feet. Width 107 cm. Depth 51 cm. Height 106 cm
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A good late Regency oak pedestal desk, the gilt tooled green leather writing surface above an ebonised beaded frieze, the kneehole enclosed by eleven drawers flanked by reeded tapering pilasters, with a mirrored dummy reverse. Width 187 cm. Depth 117 cm. Height 78 cm
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk the green tooled leather writing surface above eight drawers around the kneehole, the reverse of the desk faced as mock drawers. Width 151 cm. Depth 104 cm. Height 77 cm
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A George III fiddle back mahogany tray top commode the dummy frieze drawer above a pair of cupboard doors and a deep commode drawer. Width 53 cm. Depth 47 cm. Height 87 cm
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A pair of George III style mahogany wingback armchairs with moulded square section legs
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After John Gould Great-Billed Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus Macrohynchus) coloured lithograph 53 x 34 cm
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After John Gould, yellow-Eared black cockatoo coloured lithograph 52 x 34 cm
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After John Gould, Funereal cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus Funereus) coloured lithograph 52 x 34 cm
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After John Gould, Stanley Parakeet; rainbow Parakeet; the Earl of Derby's Parakeet, three coloured lithographs various sizes(3)
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After John Gould, purple Crowned Wren; Australian Sunbird, two coloured lithographs, the largest 52 x 34 cm
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After John Gould, Western Black Cockatoo (Calptorhynchus Naso) coloured lithograph 52 x 34 cm
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After John Gould, Baudin's cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus Baudinii) coloured lithograph 52 x 34 cm
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After John Gould, Leach's cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus Leachii) coloured lithograph 52 x 34 cm
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After John Gould, fawn-breasted Warbler; white-backed superb Warbler; Turquoisine superb Warbler; brush Cuckoo four coloured lithographs, the largest 52 x 34 cm
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After John Gould, Bennet's Cassowary (Whole figure), Wattled Pewit (Lobivanellus Lobatus) and banded Myrmecobius (Myrmecobius Fastiatus), three coloured lithographs, the largest 33 x 53 cm
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A George III mahogany breakfront library bookcase, altered and adapted by James Phillips, Bristol, the later swan neck and anthemion carved cornice above hexagonal astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the lower section with four panelled doors, the two central doors enclosing a slide, the two outer doors enclosing drawers on a plinth base, stamped Phillips Bristol and labelled James Phillips, Union Street Bristol. Width 261 cm x. Depth 65 cm x. Height 277 cm
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A George III style yew wood partners pedestal desk, of inverted breakfront outline, with green leather writing surface above the kneehole enclosed by nine drawers, with cupboard doors to the reverse 153 cm wide, 91 cm deep, 77 cm in diameter
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A pair of George III style mahogany Gainsborough armchairs, upholstered in pink cotton damask on reeded square section legs
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A Regency mahogany toilet mirror, with bowfront plinth base of three drawers on ivory ball feet. Width 57 cm. Depth 22 cm. Height 58 cm
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A black and gilt Japanned breakfront bookcase, the shaped arched pediment above four lozenge astragal glazed doors enclosing velvet lined adjustable shelves above cupboard doors on a plinth base, decorated with flowers and Chinoiserie scenes, 19th century and later. Width 258 cm. Depth 42 cm. Height 264 cm
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A George III style mahogany demi-lune tea table, with boxwood stringing on square tapering legs. Width 92 cm. Depth 48 cm. Height 77 cm
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A mahogany and stained oak tripod table, the associated tilt top above a turned column support and tripod base 75 cm in diameter. Height 77 cm
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A George III mahogany chest of two short and two long drawers outlined with ebonised stringing. Width 91 cm. Depth 43 cm. Height 91 cm
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A William IV mahogany book carrier, with a spindle turned gallery above a beaded drawer. Width 57 cm. Depth 34 cm. Height 32 cm
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A copper diving helmet
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A matched pair of pollard oak and inlaid book troughs in the manner of George Bullock with drawers to the base. Width 25 cm. Depth 31 cm. Height 27 cm
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A George III mahogany brass bound bucket with pierced sides enclosing a later brass liner and swing handle 33 cm in diameter. Height 37 cm
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A leather case containing three silk top hats from Gieves, Forbes and Scott
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A late 19th century New Zealand totara and specimen wood parquetry box made by William Norrie, the top and front inlaid with various native timbers including rewa rewa, maire, pukatea, rata and kauri, enclosing a void interior on bun feet, together with three original cabinet makers cards for W Norrie of Shortland Street, two listing on the reverse in pencil, all the timbers used with a diagram of the veneers, the other a list in pencil of timbers used. Width 43 cm. Depth 24 cm. Height 21 cm
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A George III Irish mahogany peat bucket of ribbed coopered construction with two brass hoops and carrying handle, 36 cm in diameter. Height 41 cm
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A pair of composition stone models of seated fox hounds on plinth bases. Width 43 cm. Depth 27 cm. Height 71 cm
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After John Gould, Albert Lyre bird (Menura Alberti) coloured lithograph 52 x 34 cm, to be sold with a colour print of a Lyre bird by Charles B. Cory(2)
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After John Gould, plain-coloured Pachycephala; blue-Streaked Lory; great Promerops, three coloured lithographs, the largest 52 x 34 cm
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After John Gould, banded Myrmecobius (Myrmecobius Fastiatus), banded Hare-kangaroo; white-Eyebrowed Robin, three coloured lithographs various sizes(3)
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After John Gould, Albert Lyre-bird (Menura Alberti) coloured lithograph 52 x 34 cm
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Elizabeth Gould (nee Coxen) (British, 1804-1841), a group of nine flower studies, including Nymphoides Geminata, kangaroo apple and Austral Olives some inscribed, watercolour various sizes to be sold with a flower print
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After Elizabeth Gould & John Gould, a group of coloured lithographs depicting Wrens various sizes(5)
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After Elizabeth Gould, blue Wren; Bristle bird; long-Billed Bristle bird; banded Wren; black-backed Wren, five coloured lithographs various sizes.(5)
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After John Gould, beautiful Wren; Crowned Wren; lovely Wren, three coloured lithographs various sizes(3)
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A pair of rosewood and parcel gilt console tables, the Breccia marble tops above mirrored backs on giltwood and composition supports and plinth bases. Width 137 cm. Depth 40 cm. Height 88 cm
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Attributed to William Matthew Hart (Irish 1830-1908) Drawing for 'Pitta Coccinea' watercolour and bodycolour 53 x 35 cm
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Two Victorian magnifying glasses, a rotating lectern and a Victorian rectangular papier mache tray painted and gilt decorated with an exotic bird, by Deane's London Bridge, 28 cm wide, 37 cm deep
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A Victorian walnut and burr side cabinet, the central section with a ratcheted rising top above four glazed panel doors flanked by pilasters with stylised foliate carved capitals, on bracket feet. Width 273 cm. Depth 59 cm. Height 92 cm
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After John Gould, Calyptorhynchus Baudinii; Calyptorhynchus Naso, two coloured lithographs, each 51 x 35 cm
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A Victorian mounted wooden pres, signed F. Lavander D, 30 cm wide and a pair of boot hooks in a rosewood lady's calf shaped box, 29 cm wide(11' wide 29 cm long
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A pair of George III giltwood armchairs, the shield shaped backs carved with reel moulding, the foliate and bead carved arms continuing to similarly carved square tapered legs
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A Regency mahogany bow front chest with brushing slide above three graduating drawers on splayed bracket feet. Width 100 cm. Depth 58 cm. Height 86 cm
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A good large Regency en grisaille decorated black papier mache oval tray, the gallery decorated with scenes of classical muses amongst temples in a classical landscape, on a later ebonised simulated bamboo stand. Width 113 cm. Depth 89 cm. Height 58 cm
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A Regency rosewood, yew wood banded and ebonised inlaid breakfast table, the circular tilt top crossbanded with yew wood and ebony waves on a turned support and parcel gilt ball on spear headed inlaid outswept legs, 126 cm in diameter. Height 71 cm
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A good large early Victorian carved mahogany sarcophagus shaped cellarette made by W Constantine & Co, the rising top enclosing a zinc lined divided interior, the front carved with a floral and fruit swag on scrolled lion paw feet and brass castors, paper label to underside: W Constantine & Co Leeds, No. 25457 workman: Rogers. Width 95 cm. Depth 87 cm. Height 64 cm
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A Regency style mahogany drum top table, the leather inset top above a frieze of four mock and four true drawers, on a vase turned column and outswept legs, 106 cm in diameter. Height 75 cm
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A late Regency mahogany tub armchair, the bowed back with carved scrolled lotus leaf ends above an upholstered button back flanked by carved lotus scrolls and patera
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A Regency mahogany and ebony inlaid bow chest of three long graduating drawers flanked by sunken padouk panels on square tapering legs and flared block feet. Width 125 cm. Depth 59 cm 108 cm in diameter
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A George III mahogany estate cabinet, the stepped and dentil inlaid cornice above two pairs of panelled doors enclosing gilt titled drawers and pigeon holes on a plinth base. Width 95 cm. Depth 43 cm. Height 202 cm
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An imposing Regency Channel Islands mahogany and brass inlaid linen press, the swan neck pediment with carved foliate decoration above a brass inlaid frieze and cut corner panelled doors flanked by columns carved in low relief and enclosing three trays, the lower section with four long drawers flanked by moulded pilasters, on massive paw feet. Width 158 cm. Depth 63 cm. Height 292 cm
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A large George II oak corner cabinet of architectural form with an ogee moulded and Greek key cornice above a pair of swan neck pediments, the arched panelled doors enclosing three shaped shelves, above a smaller pair of panelled doors enclosing a shelf, the whole flanked by fluted pilasters. Width 145 cm. Depth 70 cm. Height 242 cm
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A George III style mahogany bookcase with a carved scrolled pediment above a pair of oval glazed astragal doors enclosing adjustable shelves, above a pair of cupboard doors with oval panels within kingwood banding, on a plinth base, with hand written paper label to back: Mrs Wildman, 18th and later. Width 147 cm. Depth 40 cm. Height 257 cm
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A good early Victorian mahogany linen press, the ogee moulded cornice above a pair of panelled doors enclosing five slides, the lower section with two short and two long drawers on splayed bracket feet. Width 149 cm. Depth 65 cm. Height 233 cm
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A pollard elm centre table, in the manner of George Bullock, the top quarter veneered and banded with purple wood and with beaded edge, on four scroll supports with carved rosettes, above a concave plinth and four outswept legs with oak leaf and acorn cast gilt metal caps and brass castors, 122 cm in diameter. Height 76 cm
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An Edwardian satinwood X-frame stool with slatted sides, the front and back inlaid with an urn of flowers and mythological beasts in various woods and ivorine. Width 55 cm. Depth 37 cm. Height 56 cm
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A Victorian simulated rosewood armchair upholstered in yellow leather with spindle back on turned front legs, brass caps and castors
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A George III mahogany toilet mirror, with serpentine crested mirror plate above a serpentine base of three drawers. Width 51 cm. Depth 25 cm. Height 68 cm
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A Regency mahogany centre table, the circular tilt top with gadrooned moulded edge above a flared panelled tripartite support on gilt brass rope twist mounted and carved scrolled feet 167 cm in diameter. Height 74 cm
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A George III mahogany side table with a frieze drawer on square tapered legs joined by an H-stretcher. Width 76 cm. Depth 48 cm. Height 72 cm
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A Regency mahogany toilet mirror, with rectangular plate, the base with three drawers with bobbin moulded edges. Width 56 cm. Depth 23 cm. Height 53 cm
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A George II mahogany occasional tripod table, the circular tilt top above a bird cage action on a turned baluster support, 67 cm in diameter. Height 69 cm
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A Worcester Barr, flight & Barr inkwell, circa 1810-14, painted with a panel of shells and simulated shagreen between beaded and gilt rims, lion paw feet (one restored), gilt griffin handle, inkwell reserve and three pen holes, red script mark 'Barr, Flight, Barr Worcester Manuf. To Their Majesties & Royal Family, London house flight & Barr Coventry Str.'. Height 8 cm .
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A pair of Royal Worcester chargers, with titled scenes 'Lost' and 'The Death of the Stag', after Sir E Landseer Ra, painted and signed by Robert F Perling, circa 1870, depicting a fox by a fallen deer watched by an eagle, in a snowy mountainous landscape, the other of a deer attacked by two dogs in river rapids, Worcester Royal Porcelain Works impressed marks, 41 cm diameter.
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A Worcester blue and white pierced basket, circa 1765, the interior painted with flowers, 22 cm diameter.
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A pair of Worcester Flight, Barr & Barr campana ice pails, liners and cover, circa 1820, with lime green ground, each with a pair of painted floral panels above a square base, gilt band of anthemion and bellflowers and flanked by gilt highlighted acanthus leaf loop handles, moulded domed cover with pomegranate finial, titled to the base 'Pansy, Poppy, Rose and Nasturtium' and script Worcester mark and impressed crowned Fbb mark, (one cover damaged) 28 cm high
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An Ashworth ironstone part-dinner service, circa 1870, decorated with Japanese mons and panels of flowers on a black ground with gilt scrolling foliage comprising a soup tureen and cover, (cover cracked), a meat plate on stand, a vegetable bowl, four vegetable tureens and covers, four sauce tureens, covers and stands (one restored, two with damaged handles), four various oval bowls, fifteen various sized oval plates, fifty-five dinner plates, thirty-six entree plates and thirty six soup bowls.
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A Worcester sucrier and cover, circa 1770-75, painted with green flowers within gilt bands, domed cover with flower finial, 12.5 cm high.
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A Worcester globular floral teapot and cover, circa 1770-75 with loop handle, rising spout, the domed cover with flower finial, 14 cm high.
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A Worcester polychrome basket, circa 1768-70 painted with floral sprays, the sides with pierced interconnecting circles, the exterior with applied yellow and green flowerheads, 21.5 cm diameter.
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A George III mahogany and inlaid demi-lune sideboard, the central frieze drawer flanked by deep a drawer and a cellarette drawer, and a pair of cupboard doors on square tapering legs, 183 cm wide, 83 cm deep, 95 cm high
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A birds eye maple, tulipwood banded and ebony strung sofa table, the rectangular top with drop ends above a pair of frieze drawers with lion mask handles, on end supports and out swept legs, basically George III with restorations, bearing a label: Dobson Hardwareman, Stationer & c No 166 Strand London, 153 cm wide, 76 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A pair of mahogany library cabinets, the rectangular tooled green leather inset writing surface above a pair of frieze drawers and pair of cupboard doors enclosing adjustable shelves on ogee bracket feet, elements 18th century, 111 cm wide, 81 cm deep, 94 cm high
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A green painted cast aluminium garden bench, the back with a central oval panel cast with a pointer flanked by six floral roundels above a slatted teak seat, 166 cm wide.
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An Edwardian mahogany and satinwood banded mirror of shield shape with a marquetry crest, 94 cm x 70 cm.
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A group of assorted modern paintings to include a pair of modern paintings of Chickens; a study of a Lion by M. Hayes; a Rhino by M. Lee; a landscape; two works by Maureen Lee, a landscape by Harry Dangar, and others various media various sizes(Qty)
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A George III mahogany serpentine sideboard, the crossbanded top above three napery drawers and a shaped apron flanked by deep drawers, the sides unusually fitted with slides, one side with commode cupboard below a drawer, on fluted tapered legs, 175 cm wide, 77 cm deep, 94 cm high
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An Impressive marble, gilt metal mounted and painted cast iron centre table, the Adam style inlaid marble rectangular top above seated greyhound supports to each corner and a central lyre support on a shaped X-frame base, 184 cm wide, 93 cm deep, 82 cm high
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A late 19th century mahogany and satinwood banded sofa table in the Regency style with opposing frieze and dummy drawers on end supports and downswept legs, brass caps and castors, 164 cm wide, 68 cm deep, 73 cm high
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A Regency mahogany Pembroke table the rounded rectangular top with reeded edge above a single frieze drawer and opposing dummy drawer on ring turned legs, brass caps and castors, 117 cm wide, 99 cm deep, 73 cm high
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A pair of George III style mahogany Gainsborough armchairs upholstered in brown leather on moulded front legs
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A Regency style mahogany sofa table, with two frieze drawers on end supports and downswept legs, 153 cm wide, 61 cm deep, 71 cm high
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A George IV mahogany armchair, the scrolled back and arms with carved S-scroll uprights on turned tapering front legs, brass caps and castors
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A Victorian cedar cradle, with slatted sides on turned supports and a sleigh plinth base, 99 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 115 cm high
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A George II mahogany tripod table, the circular tilt top on a turned column support, downswept and pointed pad feet, 80 cm in diameter, 72 cm high
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A Regency mahogany bergere, with caned back and sides on turned lotus leaf carved front legs, brass caps and castors
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A pair of Regency rosewood, palm wood and brass inlaid wine tables, the circular palm wood tops profusely inlaid with cut brass foliate scrolls, ho-ho birds and trailing bell flowers above turned and lobed baluster supports on brass inlaid concave tri-form bases and carved lion paw feet, 45 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A William IV mahogany armchair, with U shape upholstered top rail on lappet turned legs with Copes brass castors
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A William IV rosewood tub armchair upholstered with close nailed burgundy leather, the moulded frieze with carved flower heads to the corners on turned and stylised front kegs, brass caps and castors
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An early 20th century teak meat safe, with coffered top above louvred panelled sides, with a single door to the front, possibly for onboard ship use, 143 cm wide, 67 cm deep, 122 cm high
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A fine mid Victorian light oak and ebonised folio cabinet made by Gillows, the folio holder with double easel action above a pair of plain glazed doors enclosing shelves and flanked by fluted columns with overlapping leaf carved capitals, the sides with twin cut corner fielded panels with ebonised mouldings, stamped to the plinth Gillow, 116 cm wide, 82 cm deep, 87 cm high
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A late Regency giltwood and composition pier mirror, the frieze applied with ebonised classical figures above a rectangular plate flanked by cluster column pilasters, 119 cm high, 70 cm wide.
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A William IV rosewood folio stand, the arched pierced adjustable top with brass hinges above a three division canterbury base on carved scrolled acanthus leaf carved base. Width 90 cm. Depth 56 cm. Height 126 cm
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