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Art, Collectables, Furniture. — McKenzies Auctioneers

Auction House:McKenzies AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:87
Sale Title:Art, Collectables, Furniture.Lots with images:84
Auction Location:PerthPrices available:55
Date:31-Oct-2023
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Damien Karadada and Aboriginal Artists unknown, 'Four Carved Kimberley Boab Nuts' c1970 Boab nuts, each with extensive fine carvings depicting scenes of figures with spears and woomeras, snakes, wallabies, kangaroos, sharks, rocks, grass and geometric patterns. One being inscribed 'Damien Karadada'. The largest, 16.5 x 11 cm. (x 4)
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Aboriginal artists unknown, 'Two Aboriginal Rock Tablets plus Three Boab Nuts' Two rock tablets painted and etched with snakes, figures and geometric patterns., 14 x 9 cm and, 10 x 11 cm. Three Kimberley Boab nuts circa 1970 with extensive fine carvings. The largest, 17 x 20 cm. (x 5)
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Aboriginal artist unknown, 'Aboriginal Message Stone,' polished and worked river stone of blue/grey colour, reddened and carved on both sides with spirals and groups of straight and curved lines. Patina and wear from handling. Likely Central Australia. 24 cm long x 6.3 cm wide, x 2 cm deep.
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Aboriginal artist unknown, 'Three Kimberley Region Decorated Pearl Shell Pendants' Engraved with geometric patterns rubbed with ochres, two being strung with plaited hair, and the third with resin-covered string. The largest, 16.5 x 11 cm. (x 3)
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Aboriginal artist unknown, 'Kimberley Decorated Pearl Shell' Circa mid-20th, Shell, '?, 9 x 8.5 cm, engraved pearl shell and natural pigments, with a portrait and depictions of various animals, wth stand.
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Aboriginal artist unknown, 'Wunda Shield' Western Australia, circa mid-20thc, carved hardwood and natural earth pigments, with fine fluting verso and alternating stripes of red and yellow ochres., '?, 57 x 14 cm
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Aboriginal artist unknown, 'Early Wunda Shield' c1900, Hardwood with traditional fine fluting lengthwise verso, and zigzag carving on the front. With wear from use., '?, 65 x 16.5 cm
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Aboriginal artists unknown, Decorated Coolamons' (3), Early-mid 20thc, one of beanwood, painted with natural earth pigments., 59 x 23 cm. largest (x 3)
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Aboriginal artists unknown, 'Three Hunting Clubs / Hunting Sticks (Nulla Nulla)' Circa early-mid 20thc Hardwood, two with fine fluting lengthwise and roughened handle marks, the third being smooth. The largest, 70 x 2.5 cm (x 3)
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Aboriginal artists unknown, 'Three Large Hunting Clubs / Hunting Sticks (Nulla Nulla)' Circa mid-20thc Hardwood, one with shaped handle and carvings of snakes, two being smooth. The longest, 78 x 4 cm (x 3)
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Aboriginal artist unknown, 'Large Ceremonial Message Board' Circa late 19th century / early 20thc, hardwood with carved geometric shapes and groups of alternating lines. 131 x 8 cm
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Aboriginal artists unknown, 'Two Ceremonial Message Boards and a Bull Roarer' One early 20thc Hardwood message board carved with circles and interlocking waves front and back, another later carved beanwood message board with carved series of circles, plus one finely fluted and carved Bull Roarer rubbed with ochres. The largest, 50 x 6.5 cm. (x 3)
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Aboriginal artists unknown, 'Four Aboriginal Rock Tablets' Circa mid-20thc stone painted with natural earth pigments and etched with birds, turtles, lizards and geometric patterns. Two inscribed verso [Rosie K and Manuela]. The largest, 17 x 20 cm. (x 4)
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Aboriginal artists unknown, 'Four Aboriginal Rock Tablets' Circa mid-20thc stone painted with natural earth pigments and etched with lizards, kangaroos, turtles and geometric patterns. Two inscribed verso [Lilly]. The largest, 17 x 20 cm. (x 4)
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Aboriginal artists unknown, 'Two Carved Spear-throwers (Woomeras)' Circa mid-20thc, one being carved with emus, the larger incised with geometric interlocking designs. Both with sinew-bound hooks at one end, and one with spinifex-resin at the other. The largest, 79 x 10 cm (x 2)
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Aboriginal artists unknown, 'Three Carved and Decorated Spear-throwers (Woomeras)' Circa mid-20thc, two with sinew-bound hooks and carved geometric patterns, one painted with ochres. The largest, 78 x 8 cm (x 3)
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Aboriginal artists unknown, 'Two Axes and an Emu Caller' A rock axe with spinifex resin and another with a knapped glass end. Plus an early Emu Caller of carved or perhaps termite-hollowed wood with intricate carvings of traditional motifs including an emu, a kangaroo and a snake, Longest axe: 48 cm; Emu caller: 39 cm (x 3)
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Aboriginal artist unknown, Bark Painting 'Turtle' Circa mid twentieth century, natural ochres on bark. perhaps North East Arnhem Land., 41 x 27 cm
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Artist unknown (Northern Sumatra), 'A carved Batak figure Man/Beast' Sumatran carved timber with incised traditional patterns. 48 cm high, 40 cm wide, 11.5 cm deep
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Artist unknown (Northern Sumatra), 'A Batak ritual Staff' Sumatran carved timber with thirteen in-the-round human figures, decorated with black horsehair and vegetable string. 170 cm high (with stand).
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Artist unknown (Northern Sumatra), 'A Batak ceremonial Oar' Sumatran carved timber, with a human figure above and incised traditional patterns to the paddle. 180 cm high (with stand)
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Islamic drinking vessel, a ritual drinking vessel shaped from a Seychelles Coco de Mer nut, with good patina. 34 cm length x 17 cm wide, 9 cm deep 11 cm.
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Japanese School, 'Two Meiji-Period Lacquer Panels' Mother-of-Pearl, bone and ivory, with finely engraved detail and semi-sculptural carving on a lacquer ground, depicting scenes of ladies and children at leisure. Circa late 19th century. Both panels, 45 x 28.5 cm (x 2)
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Map, Henricus Hondios 1597-1651, 'Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica AC Hydrographica Tabula' hand coloured engraving, first published Jan Jansson, Amsterdam 1630. 38.5 cm x 54.5 cm (plate)
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Ramiz Barquet, 'Delphines (Dolphins)' 1978, Bronze on a timber base. 20 cm high, 14 cm wide, x 9 cm deep. With Gallery Certificate Summa Arts, Mexico City 1979
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Large Moorcroft 'Pansy' jardiniere, in a globular form. Impress mark and William Moorcroft signature to the base. Minor 'Fleabite' to the rim, and a small loss to the inside bottom glaze. 17 x 24 cm
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Royal Doulton blue & white vase, depicting a hand painted scene 'Children in the Woods' 34 x 25 cm
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A pair of Chinese export ware blue and white gravy boats, 18th-19th century hand painted porcelain boats having a scrolling geometric border to the foot, and a foliate motif to the body and interior. One bears an early Dutch customs or duty label. 9.5 x 20 x 11 cm. (2)
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A porcelain Versace vase by Rosenthal, from the 'Medusa Blue' range, made in Bavaria, Germany, 4097/78, height 18 cm, original box.
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An Emile Galle signed trinket box and a small Charles Schneider signed vase, the box with an encompassing hand painted enamel scene of a cottage and road. Signed 'E Galle'to the base. The vase in blue pate de verre hand blown into a Majorelle style iron armature in the form of gingko leaves, surmounted by bronze beads. Signed 'Schneider' on one lobe. 7 and 12 cm. (2)
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A selection of Waterford Crystal glasses, seven claret glasses, two white wine glasses and two brandy snifters, all bearing the stencil 'Waterford' mark to the base. (11)
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Two sterling silver and glass hip flasks, the first by Drew & Sons (Samuel Summers Drew & Ernest Drew), dated 1902, with a cut glass bottle and a heavy cap, decorated in repousse. The other by Jf of Chester dated 1897, in cut glass and a plain cap. Both have engraved initials. The larger 17 cm. (2)
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Tall Wheelcut crystal vase, this fine Continental 20th century slightly everted vase bears an overall hand cut foliate motif and signature to the base. 26 cm
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A fine suite of twelve Saint Louis crystal 'Thistle' pattern champagne coupes and a crystal tazza, Saint Louis, established in 1586, is now a part of the Hermes group. Crystal from Saint Louis is mouth blown, hand cut, hand engraved and hand decorated in 24-carat gold. This pattern is mid 20th century and is no longer available. Each piece with the Saint Louis logo stencilled to the base. The tazza 20 x 22 cm. (13)
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A scarce Rene Lalique box 'Tokio', in a good opalescent colour, having the lid decorated all-over with a single chrysanthemum flower head. In excellent condition. Marcilhac model 50 -231, c.1921. Moulded 'Lalique' signature to the lid. Dia: 17 cm
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Rene Lalique powder box 'Trois Figurines', made as a powder box for Nina Ricci, this example in the hard-to-find 11 cm size. (the 8.5 cm boxes were for creme, and more plentiful) having a motif of three female dancers on frosted glass. Stencil 'Nina Ricci Paris' and 'Lalique' to the base. C.1927. Marcilhac 970.
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Lalique coupe 'Nemours', a thickly moulded bowl, having encircling rows of black enamel accented daisies, native to the Nemours region in France. Bearing the intaglio signature 'Lalique R France' to the centre bottom. 10 x 25.5 cm
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Lalique paperweight 'Moineau Moqueur' & a Lalique ring dish 'Colombe', in frosted glass, and marked intaglio to the base, Lalique (R) France. 10 cm. A frosted glass dove themed dish, also marked 'Lalique (R) France'. 10 cm. (2)
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Three Scottish glass items, a signed Vasart everted vase in mottled pink and grey, 20 cm. A pink bowl, probably Monart, with white streaks, 19 cm. A second bowl having a mottled pink base, with 'Aventurine' gold flecks in clear glass above. 24 cm. (3)
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Two silver top decanters, the first a hand bell shaped cameo cut glass decanter with Danish silver collar, Danish hallmark, circa 1939, with cut glass stopper. The other possibly of early 20th century Latvian origin having a silver collar with a gadrooned border, the glass having floral and starburst design with a bulbous shaped base and tapered neck to the collar, with a cut glass stopper. High: 26 cm. (2)
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A Strathearn vase and a Monart vase, the Strathearn example (Vasart changed its name to Strathearn in the 1950's, after entering a partnership with Pirelli glass) in mottled green and grey, with gold flakes, and a relief moulded 'Dolphin' mark to the base. 19 cm. The Monart vase in mottled pink and green, swirls and random spots of colour. 18 cm. (2)
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A Vasart bowl and two smaller Monart bowls, all three in mottled pinks. The largest, a signed Vasart example, in a square ruffled form, 10 x 21 x 22 cm. One Monart in a ruffled edge form, the other a small circular shape. (3)
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Two Monart vases, both in mottled and swirled pink tones, with ruffled edges. The larger 24 cm. (2)
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Romano Dona b.1956 Italy, an exceptional example of the popular Murano aquarium fish vase, from the Maestro, Romano Dona, in the 1990's. Signed to the base. 24 cm
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Coach black leather tote, a great solid tote with an internal central full length zippered compartment. Has the coach 'Creed' sewn internally, showing that the bag was manufactured in February 2020. Made from soft pebble leather and is in excellent condition. 30 cm
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One French and one Italian silk scarf, a Christian Dior scarf with a motif of white lilies on a blue ground. The second from the Jean Pierre Louis collection, having blue flowers and green foliage on a pale gold ground. Both unused and 86 x 86 cm (2)
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A Gucci silk scarf, with a foliate border on a blue ground, and a motif of perfume bottles and vaporisers in the centre on a cream background. As new. 86 x 86 cm
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Hermes Paris 'Ledoux' silk scarf, the scarf is dedicated to Claude-Francois-Dorothee, marquis de Jouffroy d'Abbans, the French inventor of the first steamboat, and depicts that boat, the 'Pyroscaphe', which he successfully trialled on the Seine river. As new condition. 90 x 90 cm
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Hermes Paris 'Raconte-moi le Cheval' silk scarf, designed by Dimitri Rybaltchenko in 2004. Depicting children's toy horses on a pale gold ground. Unworn condition. 90 x 90 cm
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Five pairs of fashion sunglasses, brown Raybans, tortoiseshell pattern coach, tortoiseshell pattern Prada, mauve Burberry and tortoiseshell pattern Karen Walker. Five styles, all in cases, three of which are original. (5)
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Three new Oroton ladies wallets, all in fine calfskin leather. One in dark blue with a contrasting Oroton jacquard monogram panel and clasp; the second in navy with a jacquard monogram panel and an Oroton plaque. Both 21 x 10 cm. The third a larger black 'Ashbury' clutch/wallet with contrasting suede lining, zip change compartment and a silver and gold metal 'O' snap closure. All new and unused in the original boxes. 19.5 x 10.5 cm. (3)
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Gucci bamboo Swarovski Crystal clutch, this runway satin clutch has a magnetic snap flap, the inside flap in leather, with an inside pocket. The front having sixteen baguette Swarovski Crystals. One corner has a Gucci gold tag with Swarovski Crystal and a leather bow. New with booklet and in the original dustbag. Authenticity certificate provided. 20 x 8.5 cm
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A large Gucci Ribot Horsehead clutch bag, in brown chocolate suede with a gold tone applique horsehead logo having black diamante eyes, magnetic closure and large interior zip pocket. New with original tissue and booklet. Authenticity certificate provided. 36 cm
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A pair of Hermes 'Sellier' porcelain trinket dishes, made by Hermes at Nontron in the south-west of France. In rich red and gold geometric patterns, protected by a suede goatskin base. 21 x 18 cm. (2)
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Fine Early-Mid 19th century mahogany secretaire / linen press, the top having a substantial cornice above Gothic doors over adjustable linen shelves. The secretaire desk is behind the top drawer front, having a green tooled leather work top with hutches and small drawers. Three full length drawers underneath, the whole resting on pad feet. 224 x 108 x 52 cm
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A campaign style rosewood chest, 19th century, having brass bound corners and recessed brass drawer pulls. The central top has a fall front opening to a secretaire compartment, with two small drawers either side, over three full length drawers, all resting on pad feet. 105 x 92 x 46 cm.
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Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, an early 20th century example having a solid tan leather and timber rectangular body, each rivet bearing the Louis Vuitton monogram, with a heavy leather handle each end. The body bears a red painted inscription 'Baroness Rothschild'. Cream fabric lined interior. Having original French language manufacturer label to interior 'Louis Vuitton, Paris & London/. 55 x 102 x 53 cm
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A Gothic style mahogany and inlay longcase clock, early 19th century, the hood with swan's neck cresting centred by a brass finial, arched door flanked by reeded columns, the Roman numeral face having two subsidiary dials, bordered by marquettes of maidens and angels, signed Tootle, Eccles, with two-train chiming movement with subsidiary painted revolving second dial. The case with oak door, on a plinth base and bracket feet. Would benefit from a service. 243 cm.
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19th century Sheraton style mahogany cellarette, having a cross banded opening lid, revealing eight compartments, on tapering legs and brass castors. Regency period. 76 x 41 x 41 cm
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A George I burr walnut bureau, the upper section with mirrored doors and shelving for folios or music. The lower part a fall front desk with various drawers and hutches, including a secret compartment. There are three graduated full-length drawers. The whole resting on pad feet. 190 x 96 x 59 cm
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George I burr walnut fall front bureau, having crossbanding, featured stringing, the body in well figured walnut. The desk with tooled tan leather writing surface, various hutches, drawers and a concealed compartment. The fall front features an ornate engraved brass lock. Below are two short and two long drawers, all resting on onion feet. 103 x 102 x 48 cm. Some veneer losses.
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Large 18th/19th century oak chest, having wrought iron fittings, a small internal shelf and a substantial, period iron lock. 71 X 122 X 62 cm
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Pair of French bergere chairs, good quality bergere chairs designed in the Louis XV style, this pair featuring upholstered frames, exposed wooden elements and generous cushioning. 20th century. (2)
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A Sheraton style display table, of mahogany construction, and having a opening glass top, glass sides, resting on tapering legs and castors. C.1900. 75 x 105 x 60 cm
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A substantial three door oak bookcase, by Maple & Co. The Company becoming one of the most fashionable brands in Victorian and Edwardian Britain, supplying furniture and interior decoration to a number of high-status individuals, including the Royal Family. An impressive cornice over three glazed doors. The lower part has four small and one large drawer over three cupboards with internal shelving. The whole rests on a plinth. C.1900. 247 x 199 x 43 cm
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French ormolu mount vitrine, a walnut mid 19th century example, banded in gilt bronze, foliate marquetry decoration, with a single glass door opening to two lined shelves, all on onion feet. 106 x 77 x 33 cm
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A superior Japanese 'Mount Fuji' Kumiko cabinet, of rectangular form, with altar style top, above a wonderful series of shelves, drawers and sliding doors, all decorated with figures, birds and landscape scenes in pierced fretwork and carved panels, depicting mount Fuji in eruption with surrounding forests and a footbridge. The cabinet rests on a stand featuring exotic birds and bamboo foliage fretwork. 19th century. 180 x 127 x 42 cm
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An exceptionally large English cellarette, in a sarcopaghus form, mahogany, early 19th century. Ebonised trim, crossbanding, mixed timber panels. Cast paw feet and lion's head ring handles. Complete with zinc liner, drains and the key. 53 x 80 cm
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A fine late Georgian chest, of oak construction with mahogany cross banding and cockbeading, having two short drawers over three graduated long drawers with brass escutcheons and drop bail handles, all resting on bracket feet. 110 x 108 x 52 cm
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Plum pudding mahogany work table, a William IV, Pembroke style table, with the original brocade basket. The work surface is a well figured example of this rare timber. The compartment drawer exhibits fine dovetails and bears the mark 'Reverend R Synge'.
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Regency rosewood work table, having a rectangular top, over a two-handled drawer, resting on a quatrefoil base. 68 x 65 x 38 cm
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West Australian jarrah stool, having a solid square frame with a later oak seat. Early to mid 20h century. 55 x 35 x 28 cm
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A fine Edwardian foldout card table, a mahogany envelope topped fold out card table with marquetry leaves on brass hinges, opening to reveal recessed counter wells, above a single drawer, fretted spandrel brackets, raised on slender tapering supports terminating in castors, united by an undertier. 74 x 56 x 56 cm (folded)
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An oak chest of drawers, early 20th century example, five graduated drawers, the topmost having carved spandrels, the whole resting on bracket feet. 96 x 81 x 48 cm
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A small Victorian wine table, crafted in mahogany, restored, resting on a tripod base. With original receipt. 71 x 49 cm
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17th/18th century oak coffer, having three carved panels to the front. 56 x 105 x 42 cm
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A fine Chinese rosewood nest of 3 tables, pierced and carved aprons. The tallest 61 cm.
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Small ladies writing desk, Sheraton style Edwardian in mahogany, having a lift up top and two small drawers over a single full-length drawer resting on tapering legs and arrow feet. 91 x 66 x 50 cm
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A very good Georgian striking 8-day bracket clock by Benjamin Barber, 1785-1794 period, in a lacquered case with brass handle to inverted bell top basket, pineapple finials, pierced metal panels to the sides and a plinth on brass ball feet, brass dial with gilt-metal spandrels around a silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, an inner date ring and corresponding 3rd hand, with a recessed silvered signature reserve 'Benj. Barber/London', blued steel hands, the strike/silent ring to the arch. The movement with…
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An impressive Continental Tabernacle/ secretaire, probably of Germanic or Scandinavian origin, c.1,800, in burr mixed veneers including walnut, birch etc, over a pine carcass. Contrasting marquetry panels with mixed timbers, stringing and crossbanding, with engraved brass fittings. The upper part drawers have a concealed locking mechanism. The fall front secretaire is over three full length drawers, the whole resting on onion feet. The cabinet offers a staggering 56 drawers and five secret compartments.…
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Regency rosewood teapoy, a caddy of sarcophagus form the hinged cover opening to reveal six cannisters raised on a faceted tapering stem issuing from a quad form platform base, gadroon collar with scroll feet moving on castors. 80 x 42 x 31 cm
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An impressive pair of French Louis XV style open armchairs, walnut, upholstered in a cream and embroidered foliate motif resting on onion feet. 19th century. (2)
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18th - 19th century 'I N Pridham' longcase clock, with an arched brass dial under three finials, reeded columns, a silvered chapter ring, subsidiary seconds and date aperture, over a reeded case, resting on a plinth and bracket feet. Would benefit from a service. 256 cm
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Regency rosewood writing table, with a well figured two plank rosewood top, beaded border, over tapering bulbous legs and a scrolled stretcher, resting on scrolled feet and castors. 70 x 138 x 66 cm
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A fine 18th century French Louis XVI period hall table, with a green marble top over decorated carved foliate motifs, garlands of flowers on tapered, turned and carved legs. Retaining its original, nicely worn gilt finish. 76 x 104 cm
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Walnut jardiniere stand, circa 1930, cabriole legs. Restored. 92 cm
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Pair of French Empire style side tables, having green marble tops, circular in form, supported by tapering straight legs with patinated metal mounts and caryatids on a quad form base and cast paw feet. 82 cm (2)
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