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The Spring Auction Series - Day 2 - Owston Collection Part II etc. — Bonhams

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Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:472
Sale Title:The Spring Auction Series - Day 2 - Owston Collection Part II etc.Lots with images:455
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:357
Date:14-Nov-2010
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Two silver sugar dishes, London 1805, of ovoid form with ridged decorated border and engraved crest on a oval base, 12 cm wide, 6.5 cm high
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A Victorian owl-shaped tobacco/cigarette box, with pull-up head revealing a gilded interior, feather-textured body and inset glass eyes, mounted on a naturalistic base. Width 30 cm
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A five piece silver tea service with pseudo Faberge marks, August Frederik Hollming, St Petersburg,1898, unidentified assay master. Melon shaped with foliate scroll spreading flange rim on four foliate scroll feet, the tea kettel with side-hinged domed lid and foliate finial, longitudinal foliate and scroll decorated handle (with insulating spacers) and a similarly decorated spout, sitting on a foliate scroll frame, all on a domed base with four feet having a burner with an open and close lever. Matching…
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A large rectangular silver tray with pseudo Faberge marks, for August Frederik Hollming, St Petersburg, 1898, unidentified assay master. Rectangular with bold 'Rococo' foliate scroll border and matching looped handle, the plain body engraved with an unidentified armorial below a foliate. Width 77 cm. Depth 47 cm
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A scrimshaw powder horn, decorated with a kangaroo, emu, a swan and other mythical animals 40 cm high
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A Victorian Staghunt centrepiece, Stephen Smith and William Nicholson, London 1850, formed as a rocky leaf and fern decorated outcrop supporting a felled stag, kneeling on top of a wheel a jubilant kilted huntsman holding up the stag's head in his left hand while about to announce his triumph on the horn in his right hand. Partially resting on the rump of the stag, a deer hound howls his support, the outcrop with a vacant cartouche and the whole on a waisted wooden stand with a band of egg and foliate…
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Elephant bird ('pyornis maximus) egg, Madagascarin undamaged condition with original contents. Height 31 cm
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An important pair of Russian ormolu and amethyst coloured cut glass vases, Imperial Glass Manufactory, circa 1830-40 of ovoid, shouldered form, the amethyst tinted glass cut with a wide band of zig-zags and raised strawberry diamonds, flanked by two scroll handles terminating in ormolu mascarons, supported on square pillar cut base with circular feet, one handles replaced. Height 57 cm
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The Pen Drawings Of Norman Lindsay, Special number of Art in Australia edited by Sydney Ure Smith & Bertram Stevens Printed by Angus & Robertson Ltd, Sydney, 1918. Inside cover printed text; '35 copies of this edition have been printed, of which 25 are offered for sale. This copy is No 2, signed Norman Lindsay'.56 plates, in original presentation folder
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A Victorian walnut cupboard in the Gothic Taste, the crenellated cornice surmounted by carved finials, above a single long cupboard door with gothic arches and rosettes above linen fold panel s, enclosing shelves and a drawer, raised on a plinth base 76 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 226 cm high
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A George III mahogany longcase clock, by William Carter, Walthamstowthe pagoda top with brass finials above an arched door flanked by stop flutted columns above a long door and square base, raised on a plinth base, the 12 inch dial with silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals with subsidiary seconds dial and faces of the moon arched dial above, the 8 day anchor escapement striking on the hour. Width 49 cm. Depth 25 cm. Height 240 cm
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A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase in a gothic taste, the arched pediment with glazed panel surmounted by a pointed finial above a centrral open arch flanked by a pair of glazed cupboard doors with shelves over a secretaire drawer enclosing drawers and pigeon holes and a further pair of cupboard doors with quatrefoil decoration, raised on a plinth base. Width 115 cm x. Depth 49 cm x. Height 289 cm
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A Scottish Regency mahogany linen press, the shaped cornice with ebony inlay and circular patera above a pair of cupboard doors with twisted columns, enclosing shelves above two short and two long drawers, raised on turned feet. Width 124 cm x. Depth 51 cm x. Height 242 cm
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A large early 18th century Aubusson verdure tapestry, with exotic waterbirds in a richly flowering wooded landscape with glimpses of provincial estates, rivers and bridges. Width 497 cm. Height 285 cm
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A Louis XVI brass mounted tortoisheshell Cartel bracket clock, with hour and half hour strike, the back plate signed 'J Gosselin, Paris'. The circular dial with panel led enamelled Roman numerals contained in a well shaped case with gilt metal mounts and tracery surmounted by a figural finial of the Archangel Gabriel. The bracket similarly decorated with applied mask head and inlaid scrolled radiating panel s 86 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 87 cm high
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A 19th century bronze figure of a seated lion, previously mounted on a gatepost, with good aged patination, missing ring from jaw, depicted seated on a square plinth 64 cm high
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A pair of 20th century marble pedestals, the black and grey veined square tops above bulbous carved columns with ionic capitals, raised on square form back plinths 40 cm wide, 42 cm deep, 93 cm high
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A George IV mahogany adjustable reading table, the rectangular top with double sided adjustable reading stands with folding rests, raised on an extending lobed and turned column with tulip carved collar on a shaped platform base raised on brass castors 86 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 73 cm high
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A Victorian oak pedestal desk, the rectangular top with tooled leather insert above one long and two short drawers, raised on two pedestals each with grauted drawers above a plinth base. Width 51 cm x. Depth 97 cm x. Height 72 cm
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A Louis XV style Cartel clock, the circular enamelled dial signed Widenham / 13 Lombard Street, London, with hour and half hour strike, in a gilt bronze case with centred profile medallion of an Emperor and surmounted by a figure of a putto, complete with bracket, Clock 80 cm high
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A 17th century Italian walnut credenza, the rectangular top above a carved edge, above a small single drawer flanked by scolled decoration, above a central cupboard door and stop flutted pillasters, raised on a shaped base with later carved paw feet 65 cm wide, 30 cm deep, 90 cm high
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An early 18th century German oak and parquetry chest, the rectangular hinged top decorated with a pair of parquetry panel s depicting birds, with iron hinges and lock, above a further pair of parquetry panel s, with iron handles to either side, raised on bun feet 113 cm wide, 66 cm deep, 64 cm high
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A pair of Louis XVI style carved stained beech and upholstered armchairs, early 20th century, the rectangular backs with needlepoint upholstery above conforming seats, down swept arms with carved decoration, raised on turned legs joined by scrolled stretcher, on claw feet
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A 19th century mahogany longcase clock, the dial signed Robert Coats, Hamliton, the hood with a broken neck pediment surrmounted by a brass eagle and ball finials above an arched glazed door flanked by fluted columns over a long door and a square base, the silvered chapter ring and subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, with an eight day movement with an anchor escapement and bell stike, case and movement associated 52 cm wide, 27 cm deep, 225 cm high
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A large 19th century giltwood and compositing overmantle mirror, the later rectangular bevelled plate within a ribbon and flower head decorated frame with scrolls to the bottom surmounted by a central crest with floral swags and acorn leaves. Width 61 cm. Height 260 cm
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A 19th century French walnut and leather upholstered entrance sofa in the Louis XV style, of large proportions with a high back and winged arms with cushion seats raised on twelve curved legs joined by waved X-stretchers. Width 326 cm. Depth 75 cm. Height 98 cm
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A large early 18th century oak refrectory table with a later top, the panel led top above a carved frieze decorated with continuous scoll and flower head motif, above six bulbous carved legs joined by stretchers. Width 305 cm x. Depth 92 cm x. Height 78 cm
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A pair of German porcelain twin handled pot pouris, with reticulated lattice shoulders and scrolled leaf-form handles painted and decorated with floral bouquets and acanthus leaves 33 cm high
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A Dresden vase and cover, with twin scrolled leaf-form handles, painted and decorated with floral bouquets and foliage 41 cm high
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A Berlin porcelain twin handled vase, painted with a panel of classical maidens, on a painted and modelled ground of flowering branches and scattered fruit 36 cm high
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A German porcelain Meissen style mantle clock, striking on the hour and half hour, the circular porcelain dial with gilded Arabic numerals in a shaped waisted case richly decorated with four putti emblematic of the four seasons, Summer rendered as the finial, on a profuse ground of boccage on scrolled shell-form feet. Height 48 cm
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A pair of Derby style twin-branched candelabr', modelled as a shepherd and shepherdess with musical instruments midst boccage on scrolled shell form bases (2). Width 23 cm x. Depth 12 cm x. Height 27 cm
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A pair of Sevres style lidded vases, decorated with panel s of lovers in 18th century style on gilded cobalt ground(2). Height 41 cm
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A Royal Copenhagen dinner service, various dates, 20th centuryfor six persons in blue and white onion pattern some with scalloped reticulated borders; including six dinner plates, six entree plates, six first course plates, six side plates, six soup bowls and plates, six consomme coupes and covers, one large serving platter, one serving dish,one comport, one coffee pot and cover, one teapot and cover, two creamers, one sugar bowl,plate and cover, one gravy boat, two egg cups, two candlesticks. crown and…
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A Sevres style twin handled pedestal vase and cover, painted and decorated with a scene of lovers in an idyllic landscape within a gilded cartouche on a gilded cobalt blue ground. Height 43 cm
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A late 19th century French gilt and composition overmantel mirror, the rectangular plate within a bead and tulip banded frame with a floral scrolled crest. Width 127 cm. Height 191 cm
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A late 19th century French giltwood and marble console table in the Louis XV style, the serpentine topped marble above a pierced shaped apron with floral swags, raised on scroll carved legs joined by a stretcher, marble restored. Width 139 cm. Depth 58 cm. Height 89 cm
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A Regency mahogany cellaret, of sarcophagus form with a shaped hinged top above reeded panel s, the sides with brass ring handles, raised on claw and ball feet, 64 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 43 cm high
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A French cut glass tent and bag chandelier, second 1/4, 19th century, with a double tent and bag configuration, the lower section sith six lights, wired for electricity 63 cm wide, 63 cm deep, 86 cm high
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A Louis XVI style giltwood wall mirror, late 19th century, the rectangular plate within a ribbon decorated frame without stepped corners, surmounted by a crest carved with two birds and two torches. Width 106 cm207 cm high
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A Spanish Carlos II chestnut writing table, the well figured rectangular top above a pair of short carved drawers and a shaped apron, with conforming design to sides and back, raised on angled end supports joined by a cross stretcher, restorations 163 cm wide, 67 cm deep, 79 cm high
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A 17th century Italian Renaissance style walnut prei-dieu, the rectangular top above three short drawers with figural handles, above a central cupboard door, flanked by applied figural pillasters, with a hinged kneeling stool, over a carved base, raised on later feet, restored 71 cm wide, 21 cm deep, 91 cm high
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A Louis XV style walnut and upholstered canope, late 19th century, the curved back with exposed carved frame above an overstuffed seat, raised on short cabriole legs
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A George IV Argand lamp
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A Louis XV style walnut glazed cupboard French 19th century, the moulded cornice above a recessed frieze panel and a pair of glazed door, raised on short cabriole legs, elements 19th century, restored, 136 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 164 cm in diameter
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A French mantle clock, with hour strike, the circular gilt metal dial with enamelled signature, Vittoz/Fabricant and enamelled numberals on a squareform black marble base with bronze cherub mounts to each corner and surmounted by a bronze figure of Industry. Width 91 cm. Depth 26 cm. Height 71 cm
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Two Rajasthan timber and brass grain bowls, the circular bowl with brass rim, raised on a turned base 57 & 55 cm wide, 57 & 55 cm deep, 49 cm high
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A late 17th century walnut commode, the rectangular hinged top with moulded edge opening to reveal a storage space, above one false and two long drawers with raised panel s, raised on bracket feet 113 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 102 cm high
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A pair of Louis XIV style carved walnut and upholstered armchairs, the rectangular back with needlepoint upholstery above a matching seat, down swept arms with carved decorations, raised on ring turn legs, joined by cross stretchers
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A mid 19th century Italian painted faux marble and giltwood glazed bookcase, the moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, above a further pair of glazed doors, raised on a plinth base 160 cm wide, 43 cm deep, 262 cm high
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A selection of leather bound and paperback books,
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A large Regency giltwood overmantle mirror, the rectangular plate within an architectural frame with s-scroll carved decoration to either side surmounted by moulded cornice with egg and dart decoration and stylised flower heads. Width 193 cm 229 cm high
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An 18th century French tapestry, depicting a classical scene of figures on steps leading to a city beyond 266 cm wide308 cm high
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A Louis XV oak buffet Ó deux corps, the moulded cornice above a scrolling floral carved frieze, over a pair of panel led doors enclosing a shelf and two short drawers, the base with a further pair of large panel led doors, raised on shaped apron and square feet, 153 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 216 cm high
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A late 19th century giltwood mirror, the rectangular plate with an ogee moulded frame with foliate carved top and bottom. Width 90 cm. Height 237 cm
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A large Italian style painted timber open bookcase, the three tone moulded cornice with stepped ends and central section above ten adjustable shelves divided by pillasters with bell flower stop fluted decoration, raised on a plinth base, 318 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 287 cm high
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Sevres style garniture, comprising a vase and cover and a pair of candlesticks decorated with panel s of lovers in an idyllic landscape on a gilded cobalt ground vase. Height 57 cm
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A pair of Louis XVI ormolu and marble cassolettes, of urn form with reversible lids, raised on three elegant supports with hoof feet, decorated with masks between floral garlands, mounted on circular marble bases, on three turned feet, 26.5 cm high .
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A 19th century French brass and cut glass birdcage chandelier, the shaped birdcage with facetted cut glass drops with moulded glass ball to base, wired for electricity 80 cm wide, 80 cm deep, 105 cm high
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An Empire gilt metal mantle clock, with hour and half hour strike, the circular dial with enamelled Roman numerals in a pedestal case surmounted with a cornucopia and flanked with a figure of a classical maiden and her dog, gardener's hat and tools, the pedestal base with a frieze of a shepherdess and gallant beside a fountain with a figure of peeping Cupid. Width 78 cm x. Depth 27 cm x. Height 40 cm
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Extensive suite of Baccarat pedestal glasses, comprising ten water glasses twelve red wine fourteen white wine fourteen flutes thirteen port or liquer one decanter and stopper the faceted tulip-shaped bowls with a gilded border of scrolling foliage raised on a baluster-shaped pedestal on a circular foot. (64) (printed factory mark)
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A Louis Phillip bronze and gilt mantle clock, with hour and half hour strike, the domed case featuring gothic tracery and freize, surmounted by a gilded finial. Width 19 cm x. Depth 12 cm x. Height 40 cm
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A 19th century Baccarat crystal and ormolu mounted garniture, the central section with and oval cut glass bowl with six scolled arms, together with a pair of cut glass urns decorated with figure head mounts and raised on circular glass plinth on square ormolu bases, 36 cm high.
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A pair of Czechoslovakian cut crystal pedestal vases, with blue flashed overlay panel led bands to the body, shoulders and lip, raised on a circular foot, late 19th century, 26 cm high.
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A George III mahogany glazed display cabinet on chest, the broken dentil moulded pediment with central brass finial above a single large glazed door enclosing three shelves, flanked by stop flutted canted corners, above two short and three long graduated drawers, raised on later turned bun feet. Width 93 cm x. Depth 53 cm x. Height 218 cm
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A selection of leather bound books
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A large 19th century French giltwood mirror, the rectangular plate within a heavily scroll carved frame surmounted by a c-scroll and foliat crest. Width 154 cm260 cm high
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An 18th French tapestry, depicting a landscape scene with ducks on a stream between two flowering trees with a bridge and buildings in the distace, worn condition. Width 188 cm. Height 228 cm
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An Italian painted two seat winged canape, in the French Louis XV stylethe double chair back with shaped top rail above a padded back and wing arms, over a cushion seat, raised on cabriole legs, 173 cm wide
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A Regency leather work box, of sarcophagus form with embossed leather decoration, the hinged lid containing a mirror and letter holder behind a screen above an open compartment, with a single drawer with later fitted writing slide to the front, raised on claw feet, 32 cm wide, 24 cm deep, 25 cm high
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A late 17th century Italian ebonized and bone box, of sarcophagus form with a hinged top containing two bone carved recessed panels and a handle, the interior with later felt lining and box to one end, the front and sides decorated with of with arched panel s between pairs of applied columns, raised on a stepped plinth based, restorations, 34 cm wide, 21 cm deep, 17.5 cm high
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A French bronze twin handled Warwick vase, incised 'Barbienne, fondeur' cast with eight eight portraits in high relief beneath and reeded acanthus border and twisted reeded branched handles, the whole raised on a stepped verde marble pedestabl base. Width 116 cm. Height 33 cm
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A late 19th century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam sewing box, the sandalwood cover carved and front and sides with a temple in a tree with elephants and monkeys in foliage within tinted ivory and metal mosaic bands, enclosing a fully fitted interior and a removable panel, raised on claw feet 32 cm wide, 23 cm deep, 11.5 cm high
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A 19th century Chinese export black lacquer work box, the rectangular hinged top with canted corners enclosing a fitted interior (lacking ivories), above a single fitted drawer, with handles to either end, raised on later block feet, covered with chinoiserie decoration 37 cm wide, 28 cm deep, 16 cm high
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A 19th century brass sextant, by C. Plath, Hamburgcontained in contemporary wooden box
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A large 19th century Chinese export black lacquer tea caddy, the rectangular hinged top with canted corners enclosing two embossed metal caddies, the entire box with Chinoiserie decorated panel s, raised on gilt paw feet. Width 29 cm x. Depth 22 cm x. Height 16 cm
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A Stuart Surridge 'County Driver' full size bat, full size bat signed in ink by 14 Australian and 11 English players, c.1956 to the front and signed by a number of English county sides including Warwickshire, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Surrey, Northants and Notts to the back
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Don Bradman, bronze bust 'Bradman 99', by Stanley Hammond, Limited edition 34/99,25 cm high
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Daum Nancy four colour cameo glass vase, the tapered ovoid body with cut and overlaid decoration of grape vines in tones of yellow, brown, and deep blue on translicent buff ground. Signed in cameo; 'Daum/Nancy' in blue cameo glass, 16 cm high.
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A Malachite glass vase, with four alternating moulded panel s of dancers of faceted ovoid form and fluted sections, circa 1930. 24 cm high.
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A set of six glass finger bowls by Vedai XVII, etched and painted with nudes and peacocks in exotic surroundings, 12 cm wide, 7 cm high
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Royal Doulton commemorative jug, of the sesqui-centenary of the foundation of settlements in New South Wales and the city of Sydney, At Sydney Cove, port Jackson by Captain Arthur Philip. By Charles Noke and Harry Fenton.number: 248 of the limited edition 350Inscised signatures:Noke and H. Fenton. Width 16 cm. Height 24 cm
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A George IV rosewood folio stand, the adjustable folio stand supported on turned columns and spayed feet, raised on bun feet with recessed castors. Width 70.5 cm x. Depth 61 cm x. Height 108 cm
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A late 19th century camphor wood and brass bound truck, the hinged top enclosing a sliding drawer, with brass plaque, raised on removable turned feet, 110 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 66 cm in diameter
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A 20th century cut crystal ten light chandelier by Waterford, the central moulded glass stem issuing five short and five long shaped arms, with pendant drops, wired for electricity. Width 70 cm97 cm high
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A Jacobean carved oak centre table, early 20th century, the rectangular top with carved edge above three drawers to one side and faux drawers to the other, raised on eight barley twist legs, joined by H-stretchers. Width 151 cm x. Depth 80 cm x. Height 78 cm
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An Orkney Island chair, 20th century, the curved woven rush back held within an oak frame with a solid seat and raised on square tapering legs
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A late 19th century French walnut centre table, the rectangular top with cross banded border above a frieze moulded single drawer, the end supports with three turned and flutted columns, joined by a conforming stretcher, raised on scoll decorated feet top re-polished 99 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 70 cm high
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A late 19th century Continental carved oak and leather x frame chair, the back with stylised face carving above scrolled arms, a leather seat and x frame support
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An 18th century Italian carved walnut cassone, the hinged top with later applied tapestry above a heavily carved panel decorated with foliate scrolls, putti and a shield, with figural columns to either side raised on later turned feet 129 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A Renaissance style carved walnut centre table, the hexagonal top with a moulded edge above a triform base in the form of stylised hooves with winged figures and foliate scroll carved decoration 114 cm wide, 97 cm deep, 81 cm high
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An 18th century Spanish Carlos II walnut side table, the rectangular top above two deep drawers with rasied diamond panel s, raised on bobbin turned tapering legs joined by a plain stretcher 110 cm wide, 67 cm deep, 81 cm high
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A fine Regence walnut and satinwood commode, the quarter veneered top with a moulded bronze edge above three long drawers and rounded corners, above a shaped apron and bracket feet, decorated throughout with satinwood and ebony banding and gilt bronze mounts. Width 132 cm x. Depth 67 cm x. Height 85 cm
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A late 19th century Continental carved walnut cabinet on stand, the upper section with a pair of winged putti sitting on either side of a shield, above a heavily carved fall front panel with a drawer beneath, the stand with a central long drawer, raised on figural monopedia and a carved stretcher 98 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 182 cm high
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A Victorian mahogany display cabinet, the plain cornice and frieze above a pair of astragale glazed doors enclosing three glass shelves, with glazed sides, above a pair of short drawers, a shaped apron and splayed feet. Width 118 cm x. Depth 45 cm x. Height 179 cm
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A George IV mahogany serving table, almost certainly by Gillowsthe galleried back above a lobed edge and panel led frieze flanked by carved foliate pater', on turned and linenfold carved legs headed by acanthus collars. Width 212 cm. Depth 83 cm. Height 104 cm
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A large Victorian mahogany bookcase, the moulded cornice above four glazed doors enclosing later pigeon holes above a pair of cupboard doors flanked by four drawers, raised on a plinth base, alterations. Width 301 cm. Depth 66 cm. Height 259 cm
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A 19th century Italian walnut table, the large rectangular top with a foliate scroll carved edge above conforming heavily carved scrolling end supports with mask decoration and claw and ball feet, joined by a wrought iron cross stretcher 238 cm wide, 102 cm deep, 78 cm high
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A mid 19th century French ebonised mantel clock with matching bracket, by Henry Marc the silvered dial with Roman numerals and foliate scrolled engraved decoration, within a gothic style case with a stepped base raised on lobed bun feet, the 8 day movement with anchor escapement and bell strike, together with original ebonised wall bracket 48 cm high including bracket
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A fine Scottish Regency mahogany sideboard, the elaborate three quarter gallery back with central scroll carved decoration above a shelf and conforming scroll carved returns, above a rectangular top with stepped ends above a pair of cupboard door to either end, two short drawers to the centre with a further arched drawer below, raised on ring turned legs terminating in lions paw feet. Width 335 cm x. Depth 177 cm x. Height 302 cm
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