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Interiors | Private Collections — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:437
Sale Title:Interiors | Private CollectionsLots with images:437
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:392
Date:3-Mar-2024
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A Kosta optical effect sommerso vase by Vicke Lindstrand, circa 1960, the heavy cased vase in blue, green and clear colours with a spiral decor creating a lattice effect inscribed to the polished pontil, Kosta LH1588, 17 cm high, 11 cm wide, 5.5 cm deep
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A multi-coloured sommerso vase, of high shouldered cushion profile with green, pink, mauve-blue and clear colours, with a fire polished slightly irregular rim, a bevel edged flat base, 24 cm high
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A large vintage sommerso vase, of tear drop cushion profile in peacock blue and emerald colours, with a fire polished rim, unmarked, 32.5 cm high, 20 cm wide, 13 cm deep
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A pair of Murano millefiori vases, the ovoid vases with an allover matte design with a pulled decor to the waisted trumpet neck, both unmarked, 24 cm high
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A Murano glass dachshund, the solid red figure with aventurine inclusions, unmarked, 14 cm high, 31 cm wide
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A vintage Murano glass squirrel figurine, of solid cased form with silver foil on black inclusions, unmarked, 14.5 cm high
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Two English paperweight 'Dumps', later 19th century, one with foil flower inclusions, the other with radiating air bubbles, partially ground pontils to both, 17.5 and 13.5 cm high
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Three assorted table lamps with porcelain bases, two oriental style bases and one of baluster shape with floral decoration, 76 cm, 57.5 and 55 cm high
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A Georgian honey oak chest, 18th century, the surface with vigorous medullary rays, two short above three long cockbeaded and pine lined drawers, with batwing brass plates and swan neck handles and raised on shaped bracket feet, 98 cm high, 103 cm wide, 50.5 cm deep
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An upholstered chair in a contemporary fabric, 79 cm high, 76 cm wide, 80 cm deep
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A pair of vintage Murano glass duck figurines, 1950s/60s, in a white and aubergine mezza filigrana decor, with aventurine inclusions to the beak and feet, metallic label underside, I & E.D, otherwise unmarked, but in the manner of Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso Glassworks, 27.5 cm high
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A group of four mixed glass paperweights, including one by John Deacons, one with suspended trapped bubbles, a Scottish John Deacons cobalt and clear paperweight with a clematis chain and a tiny signature cane marked Jd, a scrambled zanfirico and aventurine paperweight, and; a lampwork paperweight with facet and engraved details, the largest 9.5 cm high
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A group of paperweights and ornaments, including a miniature Perthshire paperweight, a pair of glass pumpkin paperweights, a Perthshire paperweight with concentric rings of flower heads, the central cane marked 'P', one other miniature, and a white quartz sphere on a matching stand, the largest pumpkin 8.5 cm high
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An Indian subcontinental painted folk Art cabinet, decorated with deities to the exterior and a caparisoned elephant and attendants to the interior, also serves as a hanging cupboard, 92 cm high, 89 cm wide, 31 cm deep
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A hardwood double bed made by Wentworth, Melbourne, with a slatted headboard and matching footer, with side rails and associated slats, 127 cm high, 138 cm internal width
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A mosaic top coffee table by Berthold Muller, together with one similar, one table with branded stamp underside, the other with handwritten mark, Berthold Muller, 27 cm high, 70 cm wide, 42 cm deep
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A provincial style fruitwood side table, 19th century, the plank top table with butted ends raised on tapering square section legs, 71 cm high, 100 cm wide, 59.5 cm deep
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Two Masons ironstone ginger jars in chartreuse and Paynsley patterns, 1930s and after 1940, 17.5 cm high
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A vintage Murano glass aquarium, the irregular clear glass block featuring three fish amidst aquatic plants, in the manner of Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, Murano, but unmarked, 14 cm high, 23 cm wide, 4.5 cm deep
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A signed porthole cameo paperweight by John Deacons, Scotland, 2006, the sky blue double layered porthole paperweight with a suspended latticino globe featuring clematis and pansy flowerheads, signed to pontil with a miniature cane, Jd 2006, with Scotch thistle and clover marks in green, 6.5 cm high, 9 cm diameter approx
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A sky blue cameo scent bottle with a millefiori stopper and base, the double overlay lens cut bottle with a millefiori dome suspended in the solid stopper, the layered body producing an optical effect, unmarked, 20 cm high
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Three sterling silver wares various dates and makers, comprising a toast rack by Atkin Bros, Sheffield, 1903, a tea caddy spoon by Ollivant & Botsford Ltd, Sheffield, 1964 and; a tea strainer with stand by William suckling, Birmingham, 1962/1963 hallmarked to all, the toast rack 12 cm high, 13.5 cm wide, 6.5 cm deep, total weight of silver 295gms
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Two sterling silver sauce boats and a pair of sterling silver cauldron salts, various dates and makers, the sauce boats with flying handles by Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield, 1904 and Alexander Clark & Co. Ltd, Birmingham, 1928 and; a pair of cauldron salts with blue glass liners by Wakely & Wheeler, London,1891 together with three sterling condiment spoons, hallmarked to all, the largest sauce boat 9.5 cm high, 15 cm wide, 8 cm deep, weight of silver excluding liners 430gms
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Two sterling silver pillar sugar casters, William Hutton & Sons, Birmingham 1902, and Csr Ltd, London 1971, together with a silver plate caster, hallmarked to silver casters, the largest 16.5 cm high, total weight of silver 310gms
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An Ettore Sottsass 'Sirio' vase for Memphis Milano, 1982, in red, yellow and teal colours of freeform and blown design raised on a conical black foot, incised to the edge of foot, E Sottsass per Memphis Milano, 37 cm high
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A collection of books on Art, Venetian glass, antique collecting and culture, comprising approximately sixteen volumes
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A large sterling silver photograph frame, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., London 1937, engine turned with moire taffeta backing, the strut back in oak, retailed through Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., Regent Street, London, hallmarked to edge, together with a silver plate strut back photo frame, 44.5 x 30 cm
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A sterling silver waiter and two small commemorative dishes, various dates and makers, 20th century, a pie crust gadroon edge waiter by Alexander Clark & Co. Ltd, Sheffield, 1938; a commemorative Royal Hospital of St Bartholomew 1123-1973 dish by Thomas Fattorini, Birmingham, 1972 and; a Elizabeth II and Prince Philip silver wedding anniversary coin set dish, by Sp/Qr, London, 1972, the waiter 15 cm diameter, total weight of silver 340gms
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An oak coffer, 17th century, of pegged construction with a plank top, four profusely relief carved panels enclosed by grape vine borders to the face, initialled I.E.S and dated 1664, raised on stile feet, 80 cm high, 145 cm wide, 53.5 cm deep
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A Sri Lankan style painted and decorated tea chest, painted with deities and attendants in garden and pavilion settings, 37 cm high, 78.5 cm wide, 42.5 cm deep
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A flame mahogany framed wall mirror, early 19th century, 76 x 44 cm
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Two decorative relief carved Balinese door panels, the panel 100 cm high, (with hinge 117 cm high), 34 cm wide
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An Indian subcontinental folk Art painted panel, in a distressed finish decorated with addorsed winged figures and flora, 137 cm high, 127 cm wide
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A Georgian oak chest on chest, 18th century, with two small and five oak lined long drawers, with brass bat wing plates and swan handles, raised on bracket feet, 157 cm high, 101 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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A collection of Staffordshire Pottery houses and castles, 19th century, including a large spill vase, the edifice with twin cupids and grapevines and a clockface, the spill vase 27.5 cm high
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A mixed group of Staffordshire wares including flatback figures and a pair of parrots, early to mid 19th century, including Hercules battling the Nemean lion, a gentleman rider with an ermine collared cape, two matched parrots, a Prince Albert figurine and a small vase or spill in the form of a toper, the equestrian figure 31.5 cm high
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A collection of miniature Torquay pottery and Devon motto wares, various factories, early to mid 20th century, thirty items including jugs, mugs, loving cups, tygs, plates, teapots, variously marked, the largest teapot 9.5 cm high, vase 10.5 cm high
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Four Staffordshire figures including Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, Queen and emperor figures, and a gamekeeper, mid 19th century, the press moulded figures decorated in enamel colours, the largest 30 cm high
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Three large Staffordshire figures, Prince of Wales, Queen Victoria and Wallace, mid 19th century, the press moulded figures decorated in colours and soft gilding, the largest 46 cm high
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Six assorted Staffordshire figures, mid 19th century, press moulded figures in enamel colours comprising a romantic couple, theatrical figures Shylock and Falstaff, a male figure and two figurines of Lord Nelson, the largest 22 cm high
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A collection of Staffordshire Pottery cottages, 19th century, including a money box, floral encrusted pastille burners and ornaments, the largest 18 cm high
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A collection of Staffordshire spaniels and 'Confetti coat' poodles, mid 19th century, comprising a pair of lustre ware press moulded spaniels, a similar larger single dog, a pair of poodles with a single poodle seated upon a blue cushion, the largest dog 24 cm high
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A pair of Staffordshire spaniels and a single dog, mid 19th century, a pair of ruby decorated press moulded spaniels with feathering, gilt chains and lockets, and a similar smaller white dog, 32 cm high, 23 cm high
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Two pairs of black and white Staffordshire spaniels, mid 19th century, press moulded dogs with gilt collars and lockets, the larger pair with painted feathering, the largest 32 cm high, 23 cm high
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A Victorian stretcher-based cast iron table with four vintage wrought iron outdoor chairs, all painted sky blue, the table with a later weathered wood slat surface, the scroll framed chairs with pierced metalware seats, 74 cm high, 120 cm wide, 73.5 cm deep
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A pair of Victorian cast iron stretcher-based tables with later composite stone tops, the tables with rose, thistle and clover motifs to the trestle ends, 71 cm high, 130 cm wide, 85 cm deep
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A distressed mosaic top garden table and four vintage wrought iron chairs, the scroll framed chairs with pierced metalware seats, the table 79 cm high, 81 cm diameter
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A near pair of Victorian cast iron garden urns, 19th century, painted in plum hues, the largest 68 cm high
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Two primitive style hardstone garden ornaments in the form of heads, 85 cm and 47 cm high
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A sterling silver photo frame, Carr's of Sheffield, Sheffield, 1998, of plain form, hallmarked to the edge, together with two press moulded silver plate frames, all with strut backs, the sterling frame 22 x 17 cm
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A vintage Murano glass bird, circa 1960, the pale amethyst hollow blown bird with a frieze of irregular teal framed red spots, unmarked but in the manner of Antonio da Ros for Cenedese, 15 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, 11 cm deep
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A Swedish Kosta Boda vase and a New Zealand art glass vase by Peter Viesnik, 1980s and after, the white Kosta Boda cushion form vase with an irregular coloured stripe decor, designed by Bertil Vallien from the 'Rainbow' range, probably pattern number 48224, and; a bold cased glass arum lily vase on a cobalt ground, both signed, 19 cm high
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A candy stripe glass mallet vase, with loose vertical opaque pale pink to white stripes and ribbed red stripes on a clear ground, a fire polished rim and a snapped, partly ground pontil and ground foot rim, 30.5 cm high
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A Murano cased glass vase, of cushion profile rising to small pulled points in modulating teal hues with an internal random droplet decor, with foil label Murano glass, made in Italy, 14 cm high, 17 cm wide, 9 cm deep
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A group of glass ornaments, seven pieces comprising three chickens, a red cat, a turtle with gold foil decoration, a 'Humbug' sweet and a bird with aventurine inclusions in the manner of Archimedes Seguso, the largest 7.5 cm high, 10 cm wide, 5 cm deep
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Two large glass paperweights, one with a cased freeform spiralling coral form and bands of white spiral threads, lattice and trapped bubbles, the other of irregular shape with lamp work, candy stripes and speckled effects, both unmarked, the largest 10.5 cm high, 9.5 cm diameter
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Two large bullicante glass paperweights, one in clear auburn brown colours with an even arrangement of controlled bubbles, the other of cased form with vertical ribs of spatter colours on an orange ground studded with columns of bubbles, both unmarked, the largest 12 cm high, 9 cm diameter
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A small mahogany hanging display cabinet, early 20th century, with an extended cornice, the two door cabinet with three internal shelves, 77 cm high, 60.5 cm wide, 16.5 cm deep
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A vintage Murano glass chicken figurine by Licio Zanetti, 1970s/80s, the heavy gauge hollow form ribbed bird with applied opaque colours, inscribed signature to base, 22.5 cm high, 22 cm wide, 11.5 cm deep
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A harlequin set of six elm and ash rush seat dining chairs, 19th century, with shaped cresting rails, two tiers of spindles, the legs united by turned stretchers
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Two spindle back elm carvers with woven seats, 19th century, raised on turned supports and legs with box stretchers, together with a pair of later rush seat footstools
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An oak coffer or sword chest, 18th century, of plain form with a single plank top with wire pin hinges, of pegged construction, and raised on block feet, partial candle box to the interior, 57.5 cm high, 110.5 cm wide, 42 cm deep
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A vintage Murano neon yellow glass owl, 1960s, the solid glass ornament with large trapped bubble eyes, the body with a series of controlled bubbles backed with orange red colours, unmarked, in the manner of Antonio da Ros for Cenedese, 16 cm high, 10 cm deep
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A small Grand Tour bronze figure of the dancing faun, modelled after the antique, probably Neapolitan, 19th century, after the original sculpture in the house of the faun, Pompeii, 2nd century BC, and excavated in 1830, 17.5 cm high
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A Welsh oak dresser, 18th century, of deep colouration and with much patina having a protruding pediment above three plate shelves to an extended two drawer base with a shaped apron and an undertier, 197 cm high, 132 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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A small provincial oak gate leg table, 19th century, the oval table with much surface patination, raised on turned legs, 73 cm high, 85 cm wide (extended), 65 cm deep
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A comprehensive Spode 'Marlborough' pattern dinner service with accessories, a service for 12 place settings comprising over 100 pieces: four cups and saucers, 6 mugs, sugar basin, creamer, jam pot, salt & pepper shakers, small bowls, butter dishes, cake and bread and butter plates, side plates, dinner plates, 2 covered tureens, serving and salad bows, a jug, a large ginger jar, a gravy boat and dish, serveware platters and dishes in differing sizes, the ginger jar 34 cm high, the dinner plates 26.5 cm…
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Two Copeland parian ware figures, Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, circa 1853, the busts raised on waisted bases, signed and dated verso, J. S. Westmacott, with impressed Copeland stamp, the largest 29 cm high
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A collection of Torquay and motto wares, early to mid 20th century, yellow ground wares including three jugs, a plate, vase and a novelty tankard, various makers including Watcombe and Aller Vale, the largest jug 20 cm high
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A collection of Torquay pottery floral wares, early to mid 20th century, thirteen slip decorated 'Scandy' vases and candlesticks including a group of 'Udder' vases, various makers including Longpark and Aller Vale factories, 20.5 cm high and smaller
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A collection of Torquay pottery and motto wares, early to mid 20th century, comprising three jugs, a pair of candlesticks and a chamberstick, two 1902 Coronation beakers, a large bowl and a cottage, various makers, together with a 1978 edition of D & E Lloyd Thomas, 'The old Torquay Potteries', and two collector society magazines, the largest piece 19 cm high
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A collection of blue and cream Torquay pottery wares, early to mid 20th century, slip decorated 'Scandy' pattern jugs and vases, various makers including Aller Vale, Hm Exeter, the largest jug 20.5 cm high
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A collection of Torquay scenic wares, early to mid 2oth century, including jugs, a comport, together with a dormouse jug, 20.5 cm high, tallest jug, the comport 7 cm high, 20 cm diameter
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A large collection of Torquay and motto wares, early to mid 20th century, fifteen items including vases, jugs including novelty jugs, teapots, a plate and beakers in assorted 'Scandy' slip decorated patterns, various makers including Aller Vale, Longpark, the tallest vase 23 cm high
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A Spode limited edition bone china commemorative Queen Elizabeth II silver jubilee loving cup, 1977, numbered 34/500 together with a small commemorative Silver Jubilee dish, by Palissy (a Royal Worcester Company), the cup 16 cm high, the dish 11 cm diameter
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A pair of Wedgwood Ravenstone matt black urns with shell handles, together with a cream coloured covered urn, impressed Wedgwood marks and ciphers underside, 17.5 cm high
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A mixed suite of King's pattern sterling silver cutlery, various dates and makers, mostly William Chawner, Mary Chawner, Walker & Hall, early to later 19th century, the heavy gauge suite comprising 13 main and 13 entree forks, 6 main knives (with steel blades) 12 soup,14 dessert and 5 tea spoons, sugar tongs, hallmarked to all elements, the main knives 26.5 cm long, 4390gms (excluding steel blade knives), 4920gms (with knives)
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Two framed needlepoint samplers, 19th/20th century, alpha/numeric samplers by Eliza Osborn 1868, embroidered on linen, and Mary brown Dudley in bright colours worked on open weave canvas, 41 x 32 cm and 30 x 19 cm
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A collection of five framed English and Dutch tiles, 18th/19th century, including polychrome and blue and white painted and transferware scenes and floral motifs, largest tile 15.5 x 20.5 cm
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A single door pine hanging display cabinet, 95 cm high, 61 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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An English provincial fruitwood dropside table, 19th century, the near circular table with pull out central lopers and raised on tapering square section legs, 76 cm high, 148 cm wide, 147 cm diameter (extended)
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A Georgian oak bureau, mid 18th century, with four cockbeaded drawers, the sloped fall front supported on pull out lopers opening to a fitted interior with petite drawers and open compartments, raised on shaped bracket feet, with associated key, 105 cm high, 91.5 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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A large pine cupboard, with an extended cornice above two long cupboards with fielded panels, interior shelving, raised on a plinth base and a shaped separate stand, 189 cm high, 121 cm wide, 52.5 cm deep
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A provincial oak cupboard, English or French, 17th/18th century, with much patina and of pegged construction with four panelled cupboards, interior shelving, original iron hinges, and raised on short stile legs, 182 cm high, 93.5 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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A provincial fruitwood console table, 18th/19th century, the plank top table above two drawers and raised on slightly tapering square section legs, with iron pinned backplates and drop handles, 76 cm high, 179 cm wide, 45.5 cm deep
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A two and a half seater pink cotton upholstered couch, with rollover arms, squab and back cushions with piped edging, 78 cm high, 161 cm wide, 98 cm deep
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A sommerso glass mammoth figurine, of solid form in yellow and cased red colours with applied eyes, unmarked, 14 cm high, 18.5 cm wide
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Two Murano sommerso glass birds, an elongated slender form bird in red and yellow colours raised on a domed base, with vintage Sotheby's label underside, together with a smaller bird, both unmarked, 28.5 cm high
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A large Murano glass polar bear figurine, of solid cased form with petite features picked out in black and clear glass, illegible decal to base, 25.5 cm high, 18 cm wide
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Two vintage Murano glass animal figurines, an elephant and a zebra, the elephant with a walking attitude and raised trunk with gold aventurine inclusions throughout, together with a solid cream glass zebra with gold dust decoration, olive trailing bands, and an applied rigaree mane, both unmarked, elephant in the style of Archimedes Seguso, the elephant, 23 cm high, 17 cm wide; the zebra, 18.5 cm high, 16.5 cm wide
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A Murano glass totem figure, in uranium yellow and red, of solid form with cased facial features, unmarked, 34.5 cm high
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A large Murano cased glass vase, heavy gauge and of organic form with pronounced ribs and a pulled rim, with an internal wavy red and frothy bubble decor, unsigned, 35.5 cm high
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Two glass ornaments by Baccarat, a pig and an elephant, 20th century, stencil marks to base, the elephant 7.5 cm high
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A cased glass penguin by Bisazza Vetro, 1993, hollow blown in white and clear colours with a vertical stripe decor, stencil mark of Bisazza Vetro underside, 18 cm high, 15 cm diameter
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Three Asiatic bronze ornaments including a Chinese archaic style exotic bird and two deities, the exotic bird 33 cm high
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A Chinese gilt lacquered rectangular wood box, the hinged top and sides carved in high relief with panels of figure scenes, 21 cm high, 47 cm wide, 22 cm deep
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A collection of African carved stone and wood heads, naively carved in various hardstones, one carved wood, one piece signed, the largest head 18 cm high
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A small panelled oak chest, 17th century, of pegged construction with antique hardware, and raised on stile feet, open candle box to the interior, 57 cm high, 88 cm wide, 49 cm deep
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A pair of stained pine chairs, early 20th century, rail back chairs with dished seats and box stretchers
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A small blonde oak coffee table, with a single pine lined drawer, the square section legs united by a box stretcher, 57.5 cm high, 90 cm wide, 79 cm deep
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