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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:254
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine ArtsLots with images:252
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:194
Date:9-Apr-2024
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A large and heavy copper candy pan, from the Frisco Candy Kitchen which was on the corner of Pitt Street and Karangahape Rd, Auckland in the early 1900s. Cast iron handles. (old cracks to base). 34.5 x 19 cm.
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Two vintage copper moulds, a bundt cake and a fish, with suspension rings for hanging.
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A Victorian coromandel wood decanter box, the felt lined interior with four crystal decanters (some minor losses to stoppers), blank brass cartouche to lid. 22 x 22 x 29 cm.
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An Art Deco bronze cat on marble plate, the Egyptian-style bronze cat in seated position on variegated black marble plate, diameter 22 cm.
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An early 1900s bronze figure 'Epeiste', standing holding sword, signed Schwatenberg, (Spiro Schwatenberg 1880-1920), on variegated marble base. (replacement sword blade, original would also be held in other hand), height 31 cm.
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An early 1900s bronze figure of a Spartan warrior and horse, he stands helmeted with shield strapped to his back, fixing his short sword to his belt, on naturalistic rocky base, rectangular variegated black marble base. 23 x 10 x 20 cm.
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An early 1900s bronze figurine, a naked woman with grape wreath in her hair carrying a wine jug and goblet, signed V. Seifert (possibly Victor Heinrich Seifert, 1870-1953), on grey variegated marble base, height 35.5 cm.
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An early 1900s bronze figure, a warrior stretching his bow, standing on naturalistic base, signed Schmidt-Felling (Julius Schmidt-Felling, 1835-1920), variegated marble base, height 33 cm.
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An early 1900s bronze elephant, trunk raised in charging pose. (No signature or seal, possibly Japanese). 32 x 22 cm.
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A large antique French crucifix, the figure of Christ with old paint finish, the pine cross painted dark brown. Old damage. 54 x 124 cm.
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A vintage Continental carved figure of Madonna and Child, standing in flowing robes holding the child, lightly stained wood, height 57 cm.
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A small brass crucifix reliquary, the cross opens to reveal beads, gilt detail, saints names, the exterior with religious motifs in relief. 10 x 5 cm.
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A vintage carved deer antler Memento Mori, Depicting two skeletons wearing overcoats hugging each other, height 7 cm.
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An old small whale's tooth, with substantial silver cap set with pink tourmaline cabochon, suspension ring to wear as a pendant, length 7.5 cm.
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A cast iron 20th century model of a Victorian cannon, attached to wooden carriage, with cast iron wheels, and ring pulley. Together with long wood hook for ease of transport. 70 x 30 x 54 cm.
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A large Northland kauri gum boulder, the semi flat domed top polished showing good dark tone with semi translucence, natural sides and base. 33.5 x 19 x 11 cm. Approx. 3.16kg. Provenance: Ex. Wagener Museum auction 2003.
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large vintage Whites Aviation photograph, a lake scene with Mitre Peak in the background, hand coloured. 74.5 x 100 cm.
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A large Paul and Patricia Dibble pot, conical form, decorated with bright primary colours, in the manner of Clarice Cliff, signed and dated 1986. 44 x 32 cm.
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A large Jova Rancich pottery lidded jar, shoulder handles, rope style bands to the body, glazed in blue, green and brown, impressed mark to base and J. Rancich Auckland New Zealand and under lid. Old chips and rubs. Together with a booklet on Rancich. 32 x 40 cm.
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A Keith Blight pottery 'Fossil' slab vase, decorated with a fossil in relief, glazed to sides and top rim. 26 x 31 cm.
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A Bob Steiner commemorative clock dome paperweight, celebrating one hundred and twenty-five years of Auckland University. Special impressed stamps to base, diameter 10 cm.
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A Crown Lynn Expo '70 platter, decorated with Maori motifs, special Crown Lynn back stamp. 30 x 19 cm.
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An Art Nouveau French carved alabaster bust of a young Breton woman, her head cap with floral detailed wide front flap over her ringleted hair, her darker toned blouse with tendril and floral detailed collar. Raised on dark green, black mottled marble base, height 33.5 cm.
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A Royal Doulton Lambeth pottery Arts and Crafts vase, tube lined decoration of country women in a landscape, blue and green toned glaze, impressed mark to base. 15 x 21.5 cm.
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A Clarice Cliff mushroom vase, Delicia pattern, printed mark to base. 17 x 13.5 cm.
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A c1960's Lalique Champs Elysees leaf decorated large and heavy bowl, frosted and clear detail, length 45.3 cm. Etched signature to base. Note: The spectacular rows of trees lining the most beautiful avenue of the world inspired the design of the finely engraved crystal leaves that adorn the Champs-Elyses Crystal Bowl, designed by Marc Lalique Crystal in 1951.
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A Rene Lalique late 20th century Rosine vase, with two high relief doves in flight, frosted finish, etched signature to base, height 12.8 cm.
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A Lalique 'Crystal Hummingbird' standing plaque, circular disc form with a pair of relief frosted hummingbirds on circular domed base. Labelled and etched signature, height 17.5 cm.
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A vintage Lalique float bowl, Ricquewihr pattern, etched Lalique and France to base, diameter 34 cm.
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A Lalique bowl, Chevreuse pattern, etched 'Lalique, France' to base, diameter 27 cm.
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A late 20th century Lalique vase, Bacchantes pattern, with box. 19 x 24.5 cm. Note: The original 1927 design by Rene Lalique. This iconic vase features the young priestesses of Bacchus with their voluptuous beauty and curves.
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Pair of impressive 20th century Rosenthal lidded urns, a central gold detailed cartouche painted with a splendid white peacock surrounded by exotic roosters in a palace courtyard, the other with a country scene, gold sinuous acanthus leaf side handles, open work lid and raised on round spreading foot. Rosenthal mark to bases. 33 x 54 cm.
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A Royal Worcester fruit painted miniature tea service, comprising tea pot, lidded sugar bowl, cream jug and cup, saucer and plate. Finely painted with peaches etc. Signed by Roberts, Ayrton and others.
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A Royal Worcester fruit hand painted miniature lidded coffee pot, finely decorated with peaches and cherries and signed by Roberts, height 12.6 cm.
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A circa 1950 Royal Worcester fruit hand painted plate, finely painted with peaches and black berries on a woodland and mossy ground, signed H.H. Price, diameter 22.5 cm.
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An ivory netsuke study, of two figures supporting a broken pillar. Stained and signed, height 5.3 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An ivory netsuke of a kneeling woman, applying lipstick with the use of a disc form mirror. Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An ivory netsuke of a recumbent stretching tiger, dark stained for effect, signed. Amber/horn inset eyes, length 7 cm.
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An ivory netsuke of a performer wearing a shishi mask, standing holding a rattle instrument. Stained and signed, height 6 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An ivory netsuke of an old figure, crouching with hand club and fan. Stained and signed, height 4.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An ivory netsuke as a samurai, upon the back of a shishi with its tail as a snake. Unsigned. Dark stained highlights. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An ivory netsuke modelled as a box maker, seated leaning upon a box showing its lid. Dark stained highlights. Signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An ivory netsuke of Hotei, traditionally represented with his open robe exposing his corpulent belly, his large sack across his shoulder upon his back. Signed, dark stained highlights. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An ivory netsuke study as a Zodiac pyramid, the twelve animals in a tapered stack with dark stained and polished highlights. Signed, height 6.2 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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Ivory netsuke figure group, with a woman beside a rearing horse, another man (her husband) below. Signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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Ivory netsuke of foreigner, wearing traditional robes, a box hangs around his neck, a parasol to his back, signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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Ivory netsuke of a man with monkey, the monkey to his shoulder, he holds a bow to his front and a quiver of arrows to his belt. Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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Ivory netsuke of an elderly woman, in grimacing pose with one hand raised, wearing traditional robes. Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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Ivory netsuke of a woman with octopus, Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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Ivory netsuke of an elderly woman, standing with pail and ladle. Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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Ivory netsuke of two men battling with a horse, a warrior on the horses back, another man below. Signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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Ivory netsuke of a warrior on rearing horse on God board, the platform base signed, height 4.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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Ivory netsuke of a mythical dancing figure, open dropped drawer, one arm raised, wearing voluminous robe, stained. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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Ivory netsuke of Fukurokuju, the od of wisdom, luck, longevity, wealth and happiness. Traditionally displayed with his very long head. Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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Ivory netsuke of a mountainous village scene, including buildings, figures and tress. Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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Ivory netsuke of a demon group with old woman, the two demons on top of a box, the women seated to the front, a skull and snakes beside. Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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Ivory netsuke of a man with monkey, the monkey to his shoulder, he holds a bow to his front and a quiver of arrows to his belt. Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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Ivory netsuke of wrestler, he stands looking skyward. Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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Ivory netsuke of a smoker, standing in traditional robe open exposing his chest, a pipe to one hand, the other with pouch. Recessed staining and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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An ivory netsuke study of a woman, standing in traditional robes holding a staff and shield. Stained and signed, height 5.3 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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A Meiji Japanese carved and stained ivory netsuke study of an emaciated dog, tied to a large sea shell. The dog chewing the rope. Probably 19thC, height 4.4 cm.
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Two old cast iron netsuke as Noh masks, both with different characterful grimacing pose. Bronze patina finish. The central reverse mid bar with piercing.
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An old carved boxwood netsuke study of an old man, standing holding his stubbed toe, his right hand to his mouth. Unsigned, height 4.4 cm.
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An old carved dark netsuke of a drunken shojo, seated holding aloft a sake gourd. Signed, height 4 cm. Note: In Japanese mythology shojo is regarded as a sea spirit with red hair and a fondness for alcohol.
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A circa 1800 carved ivory netsuke study of a pumpkin, multi lobed with resident moveable worm in hole. Good old patina and wear evident. The stork and leaf as the himotoshi, width 3.6 cm.
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An early 19th century dark wood carved netsuke study of a monkey, with a chestnut, seated on a rock guarding his treasure. Good old patina, height 5.1 cm.
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A well carved ivory netsuke study, of a Jurojin with young Chinese boy on his right shoulder. Signed (possibly Sadayuki), height 3.3 cm.
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A Meiji carved walrus netsuke study of a mountain Sennin, finely detailed with the laughing Sennin seated on a large rock with sake gourd over his shoulder, height 3.3 cm.
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A Meiji carved dark wood netsuke study, of Chokwaro with his legendary horse emerging from the gourd at his waist. Signed, height 5.5 cm.
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A19th century oval Edo period iron tsuba, both sides pierced and engraved with a contorted encircling dragon. Signed with six characters. c1800.
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An18th century Edo period oval iron Shoami school tsuba, relief applied gold and silver decoration of butterflies above flowers, one shakudo plugged hitsuana. circa 1750. 6.8 x 6.4 cm.
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An 18th century oval iron namban-style tsuba, southern barbarian style with juxtaposed pierced dragons, beaded edge. 6.6 x 6.9 cm
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17th century bronze Edo period mokkogata tsuba, with takabori and zogan, depicting kanjincho the legendary snake serpent. 6 x 6.7 cm
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An 18th/19th century Edo period cased Japanese fuchi and kashira, the kashira with relief gold and shakudo leaves and flowers, the fuchi with spools of thread on a nanako ground.
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A 17th century large Edo rounded square hammered iron tsuba gold and silver foil leaves and snow to both sides, with large Matsu-Kawabishi (grass hopper) hitsuana. c1700. 7.5 x 82 mm
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Japanese Edo period bronze fuchi and kashira sword fittings, the pair with theme of a salmon fighting its way up a river. L 37 cm
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A rare Koto Aikuchi tanto, the unsigned high-status blade in good polish with midare hamon. Silver habaki and giant ray skin (Itame) grip. Horn fittings. Speckled blue black lacquered scabbard, length 36 cm overall.
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A pair of Meiji Japanese Satsuma bottle vases, traditional panelled decoration with figures and geometric patterns. Red painted marks to base, height 31 cm.
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A pair of early Meiji Japanese Satsuma bottle vases, traditional panelled decoration with figures and geometric patterns, height 26 cm.
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Two late 19th century Japanese cloisonne items, a vase and circular dish, both with decorative lappet panels in dominant tones of blue, golden speckled brown, pale turquoise and black. Bright yellow highlights, height 18 cm, diameter 25 cm.
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An unusual Meiji period Japanese cloisonne lidded caddy, barrel form with pair of bar form side handles, black and blue ground cartouche handles, coloured foil floral highlights. The lid with kiku finial, height 12 cm.
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A Japanese Meiji period bronze figure group, depicting the two immortals Gama Sennin and Tekkai Sennin. Gama is depicted as the toad hermit and Tekkai is exhaling his spirit through his mouth. No signature or seal, height 23 cm.
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A Chinese red lacquer and gilt carved framed large mirror, the top frieze of precious objects and flowering vases. 77.5 x 99.5 cm.
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A 20th century Chinese reticulated carved and framed panel, depicting warring warriors, some on horseback. 81 x 39.5 cm.
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An old Chinese carved hardwood figure group, the central figure being Guan Yu, the god of war, flanked by two others, all under a tree with perched cranes, raised on a gnarled base, height 53 cm. Minor faults.
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An early 20th century Chinese finely carved ivory figure of Guan Yu, the god of war with long beard, standing and drawing his sword, upon a base with rising serpent. Chip to robe corner, height 14.5 cm.
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A pair of old Chinese carved hardwood figures, the mirror pair each holding a woven basket and with flowing robes, carved bone teeth detail. H's.36 cm.
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A pair of large Chinese vases, men playing board games and chatting outdoors, blue and white on celadon ground, handle to each shoulder. Wax seal to base of one, height 43 cm.
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A good Chinese bronze vase, baluster form of round base, with silver inlaid decoration of flowers, trees, clouds and mythical beasts, height 32 cm.
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# A mid 20th century oriental solid carved ivory okimono figure of Jurojin, the god of Wisdom and Longevity, classically represented with his long dragon staff and tortoise. Stained coloured highlights. Signed in red to the base, height 11.2 cm. Note: He is depicted in legends as a great lover of wine and fond of female company.
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A mid 20th century Chinese carved ivory family group, the young couple with baby, in traditional robes with fine engraved and coloured highlights, height 17.5 cm. In raised fitted fabric covered stand.
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A large Nepalese scroll, nine square panels with Mandala of the Five Buddhas together with Buddha in various aspects of enlightenment. Paper on fabric with gilt silk detail. Wooden poles to each end with brass hanging rod. Some damage. 208 x 157 cm.
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A stylish French Christofle Art Deco design silver-plated four-piece tea service, designed by Christian Fjerdingstad for Orfevrerie Christofle Paris, 1930, this set being a later Christofle production. Comprising a teapot, creamers and covered sugar basin, all with striking circular bodies, on a matching twin-handled tray, each with stylised ebonised wood handles and finials. Impressed Christofle marks. Tray length 50 cm. Provenance: Purchased from The Studio of Table Ware, Auckland, some years ago.
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An impressive Christofle twelve place cutlery set, in the Malmaison pattern, each place setting comprises dinner, luncheon knives and forks, fish knife and fork and dessert spoon, each setting in an individual shammy holder. Together with eight tablespoons, two serving spoons, carving set and a sauce boat with ladle. All well marked with FRANCE, Christofle and various cyphers.
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A large Victorian silver two handled tray, oval form with lobed and reeded border, acanthus leaf decoration to handles. London 1883 by Walter & John Barnard. 2500gm. 40 x 65.5 cm.
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An early Victorian silver salver, pie crust rim with floral and leaf motifs, engraved centre with presentation inscription, raised on three foliage scrolling feet. London 1840 by Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard, diameter 2.4 cm. 437gm.
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An early Victorian silver salver, beaded rim, engraved centre with lion and dragon armorial, raised on three beaded feet. London 1865 by George John Richards & Edward Charles Brown, diameter 20.5 cm. 327gm.
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An early George III silver ashette, shaped gadroon border, L.36.5 cm. 1000gm. London 1769 by Sebastian & James Crespell, noted makers of larger pieces.
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A pair of late Victorian silver candlesticks, Corinthian columns, on spreading square weighted bases, removable drip trays. London 1896 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co (William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman), height 28 cm.
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A pair of late Victorian silver Corinthian column candlesticks, matching above. London 1896 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co (William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman), height 28 cm.
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