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Traditional Antiques, Jewellery and Fine Art — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:481
Sale Title:Traditional Antiques, Jewellery and Fine ArtLots with images:480
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:329
Date:1-Jun-2024
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Large and superb Napoleon III pietra dura ebonised and ormolu credenza, Louis Philippe period (1830-1848), of rectangular form, the upper frieze decorated with fine sprays of flowers, with ormolu surrounds, above a lower door accented with a central vase of flowers and fruit
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Fine Russian late 19th/20th century silver and enamel icon of mother of God and child, marked 84, Rc in Cyrillic, the oklad beautifully decorated with enamel halo and monograms, in rich tones of blue, pink, red and green, set within kivot, 23 x 18 cm
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Extremely rare and important set of four 17th century East India Orissa ivory Royal throne legs, each one superbly carved with Royal warrior on rearing horse with shield on back and weapon in hand, the facial features proclaims his devotion to Vishnu. The tops displaying mythical creature and below hunting scences. Note: similar the Met Museum, New York, Accession number: 2022.345. Met Museum only has a single leg, we believe that this is first time in history that a set of four ivory Royal throne legs has…
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Magnificent Victorian five piece sterling silver tea service, comprising a spirit kettle hallmarked London, 1882, Fs//Jh(Sibray, hall & Co (Frederick Sibray & Job Frank hall) and teapot, coffee pot, twin handled sugar bowl and creamer hallmarked London, 1880, Rm//Eh (Martin, Hall & Co (Richard Martin & Ebenezer hall), each item hallmarked to body and under cover and decorated in neoclassical style, set with acorn finial above a hinged cover, with beaded and acanthus borders to shoulder, set above a tapered…
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Royal Worcester pot pourri jar by Harry Stinton, the pierced cover with pointed finial and raised swag motif, set above an interior cover and elliptical body beautifully hand painted with scene of highland cattle in a glorious mountain setting, with heavy gilt accents on a blush
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Greek Apulian red figure globular Pyxis, 330-310BC, Magna Graecia, south Italy, of globular form, painted with a portrait of a woman to one side and honeysuckle motif verso, the base with wave scroll, a/f (restored), height 14 cm
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Pair of good early Victorian sterling silver tureens and covers, hallmarked London, 1838, Rg (Robert Garrard II of R. & S. Garrard & Co), of lobed form, the ribbed cover set with large finial containing artichokes with an onion and foliage, above a family crest containing a crown above a shield, flanked by two rearing horses, above ribbon with script reading 'Hoc signo vinces', accented with gadrooned border to tureen, total weight 3937gm, height 17 cm and diameter 28 cm (2) catalogue note: similar sold…
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Royal Doulton 'Chinese Jade' vase by Charles Noke and Harry Nixon, of spherical form, decorated in relief with trailing vine and foliage, with green vein accents on a white ground, factory stamp, Noke, HN and Chinese jade inscribed to base, height 22 cm
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Lovely 19th century Italian pietra dura table, with a central rectangular top, decorated with roses and iris in various stones, surrounded by a carved gilt gadrooned border and lower carved scrolled apron, on carved facetted supports, on four scrolled legs united by turned stretcher
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Lalique Bacchantes crystal vase, after the original 1927 design by Rene Lalique, of tapered form, decorated continuously in high relief with dancing priestesses of Bacchus, incised Lalique France to base, height 25 cm and diameter 22 cm
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Large Lalique crystal figure of a swan, depicted with head up and wings upturned, in clear and frosted glass, etched Lalique France to side, height 24 cm and length 31 cm
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Large Lalique crystal figure of a swan, depicted with head turned down and wings upturned, in clear and frosted glass, etched Lalique France to side, height 16 cm and length 35 cm
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Russian hardstone figure of a hippopotamus, by Alexei Kuzmich Denisov-Uralsky (1863-1926), depicted standing with set eyes, in bands of brown stone, with original box, length 12 cm
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Norman Alfred William Lindsay (1879-1969), Holly pencil on paper initialled N.L lower right 44 x 35.5 cm
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Rare Asprey 18ct gold diamond Brunei medallion, stamped with Helvetia 750 fineness mark, marked 750 to the chain, the medallion of oval form, set to the center with the Brunei Royal emblem of the house of Bolkiah on a textured gold ground, within a border of forty grain set round brilliant cut diamonds, the bail further accented with three graduated round brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight approx. 1.53ct, suspended on an 18ct yellow gold chain of 44 cm total length, total combined weight 20.69gm,…
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Georg Jensen sterling silver coffee service, marked Georg Jensen, Copenhagen, c.1930's, in 'Blossom' pattern, comprising coffee pot with cover (2C), sugar bowl with cover (2E) and milk jug (2B), the coffee pot and milk jug with carved ivory handles, total combined weight 1.038gm
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Fine Russian gilt silver icon, marked, 84, A.M (Aleksandr Alekseev Mukhin ) of rectangular form, depicting Christ Pantocrator, finely painted, with highly decorated oklad, 27 x 22 cm
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Greek Apulian red painted Kylix, 4th-3rd century BC, with shallow circular body, decorated with central motif, surrounded by foliate border, flanked by loop handles, raised on a circular foot, length 21 cm
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Greek Attic red figure terracotta bell krater, late 5th century BC, with spreading lip, above bell shaped body, decorated with a figure of a man with staff and lady holding box and grapes, raised on a circular foot, a/f (restored), height 21.5 cm
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Stunning Victorian sterling silver centrepiece bowl, hallmarked London, 1896, J.W.//F.C.W (Wakely & Wheeler (James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler), of oval form, with a scalloped border pierced with masks, acanthus and foliate motifs, set above a frieze beautifully embossed with fruit, foliage
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Rare pair of George IV sterling silver chamber sticks, hallmarked Sheffield, 1825, Fw&D (Fentem, Webster & Danby), each with single sconce set above a knopped support, above a shaped circular dish with acanthus accents to rim, with engraved crest to dish, with a tapered snuffer engraved
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Royal Worcester porcelain urn by Harry Davis, of tapered form with twin handles, beautifully hand painted with a scene of Scottish blackface sheep in a glorious lochside setting, with heavy gilt accents on a blush ground, signed Harry Davis lower right, puce factory stamp and Osler
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Wedgwood Jasperware presentation vase, the cover set with shaped finial, above an elliptical body with twin handles, decorated with frieze of classical figures, accented with floral swags above, in white on lavender, the whole raised on a square foot, impressed Wedgwood, made
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Russian gilt silver icon, depicting mother of God and child, marked 84 and Am (Alex Mukhin), finely painted with engraved and gilt silver oklad, set within a kivot, 22.5 x 28 cm (icon)
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Daum Nancy intaglio carved glass vase, of gently tapering form, decorated with etched orchid motif, in tones of black, yellow and white, on a small circular foot, engraved signature and double cross of Lorraine, height 19 cm
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Lovely French gilt brass crystal basket chandelier five globe; one above and four below, the basket of square form, set to each corner with four large gilt brass bows suspending sheaths with droplets, united by swags, above a tapering cylindrical array of crystal droplets, raised above four rope
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Late 19th century French gilt ormolu mantle clock, with circular white enamel dial, set with Roman numerals, the case surmounted with maiden and sheep, surrounded by ornate scroll work, raised on four feet, height 36 cm
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James I sterling silver seal top spoon, c.1619, prick dot on seal '1619 / Sp', marked with a barbed rose to bowl, possibly later and by Thomas Cory or William Clare, with a fig-shaped bowl and flattened stem with lobed double baluster finial, total weight 50gm, length 18 cm
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James I sterling silver lion Sejant Affronte spoon c.1620, with provincial makers mark 'Sk'. Devon /Somerset /Wiltshire, with fig-shaped bowl and flattened stem, with gilt lion finial, total weight 45 gm, length 18 cm
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George II sterling silver tri-footed salver hallmarked London, 1756, E.C (Ebenezer Coker), of circular form, with a shaped gardrooned border accented with shell and scroll motifs, decorated with central incised armorial surrounded by acanthus and flowers, raised on three ball and
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Greek Daunian Pottery Kyathos, 550-525BC, with loop handle above a circular body with spreading lip, with painted decoration in tones of brown and black, length 19 cm
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Greek Apulian red figure Oinochoe, c.340-300BC, Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, with spreading lip and loop handle above an ovoid body, decorated with the left profile of a woman's head and anthemion to other side, on a circular foot, a/f (heavily restored), height 17.5 cm
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Phoenician Pottery half figure, probably 10th century, in the form of a torso with hat and hands by side, height 11 cm
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Byzantine 'Greek Fire' grenade, 8th-10th century, in ceramic, with short neck and tapered body, with circle and line decoration, length 17 cm Literature: both Byzantine and Arab soldiers utilised 'Greek Fire' grenades made from stone and ceramic jars. They were mainly used as ship to ship weapons. For further discussion see J.H Pryor & E.M. Jeffreys, the age of the Dromon. The Byzantine Navy ca. ,500-1204, Leiden & Boston, 2006, pp.607-9.
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Bruno Zach ( Austrian 1891-1935) bronze 'Whip Girl', c.1925, depicting a woman with head slightly turned wearing a short dress and high heels, with whip in hand, signed Bruno Zach to base, raised on a circular marble base, height 35 cm and 46 cm (including stand)
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Wonderful pair of American mid century high back chairs, designed by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Funiture Co., grand Rapids, Michigan, framed in American walnut, with high curved back and arms, on four slightly tapered legs, in gold velvet upholstery, 113 x 71 cm (2)
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Good 19th century French gilt bronze mantle clock, by Roberts & Courvoisier, set with a white circular enamel dial with Arabic numerals, the rectangular case decorated with classical lyre, garlands and flowers, the whole raised upon paw feet, with loop handle to top, height 23 cm
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Large Royal Doulton 'St George' porcelain figure, depicted seated on his horse, with a sword hanging down, in tones of blue, purple, yellow and green, factory stamp to base, designed by S Thorogood, HN2067, height 42 cm and width 38 cm
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Royal Worcester porcelain jardiniere, of tapered form with four lion mask handles, each united by opposing faun masks and acanthus sprays, above a lower lappet border in relief, heavily gilded with blush accents, puce factory stamp, 1310 and 74 marked to base, height 23 cm and
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Victorian sterling silver tureen and cover, hallmarked London, 1849, Bs (Benjamin Smith III), of circular form with twin handles, with cast acanthus and scroll rim, the tapered cover set with large foliate finial, opening to reveal hallmarked sterling silver divider, total weight
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Stunning George III sterling silver teapot & st& Hallmarked London, 1789, Hc (Henry Chawner), each of facetted form, engraved with central monogram and accented with bright cut borders, with wooden handle and straight angled spout, the stand raised on four feet, total weight 623gm, height 16.5 cm
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Late Victorian sterling silver salver, hallmarked London, 1890, Rm//Eh (Martin, Hall & Co (Richard Martin & Ebenezer hall), of scalloped circular form, with a heavy cast acanthus, shell and gadrooned rim, engraved with central inscription reading 'From Townsville Friends//To//Ajh//In Commemoration of silver Wedding//10th July, 1902', surrounded by engraved floral roundels and acanthus accents, raised on three ball and claw feet, total weight 2542gm, height 5 cm and diameter 48 cm
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Victorian Scottish gilt sterling silver set of six open salts and spoons, hallmarked Glasgow, 1868, J.M & S, the salts with beaded rim decorated with a band of flowers, in a fitted box with Muirhead retailers mark (12), total silver weight 388gm
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Fine Russian silver and enamel icon, of rectangular form, painted with Saint Nicholas, surrounded by silver and enamel oklad, impressed silver marks with case, 13.5 x 11 cm
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Late 19th century French Limoge enamel plaque, of rectangular form, depicting a woman in classical dress embracing a child, in rich tones of blue, red, green, white and accented in gilt, set within a wood and red velvet frame, signed Fauth, 13.5 x 9 cm (image)
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American sterling silver and ruby compact, attributed to Louis Kuppenheim, of rectangular form, decorated with a seated two sided cat, set with ruby eyes and bow, opening to fitted interior with two compartments, mirror, note pad and cigarette compartment, total weight 9.5 x 6 cm
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19th century Continental card case, in gilt metal, of slender shaped rectangular form, the hinged cover set with oval roundel beautifully painted with two young girls amongst roses, surrounded by engraved foliate and engine turned decoration, with bear crested shield verso
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Rene Lalique (1860-1945) six figurines vase, design c.1912, decorated with six inset panels of women holding flowers, in frosted and blue stained glass with clear surrounds, wheel cut R. Lalique, France and incised no 903 to base, height 19.5 cm
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Lalique 'Honfleur Gernaium' opalescent dish, of circular form with a spreading foliate rim, incised 'Lalique France' to base, height 5 cm and diameter 15 cm
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18th century British mixed twist stem glass, c.1760, with rounded funnel bowl, with air twist and opaque twist spiral stem, on circular foot, a/f (two chips), height 16 cm Provenance: a number of pieces of the collection
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18th century British Balustroid cordial glass, c.1745, with ogee shaped bowl, above double knop stem, on circular fold foot, height 13 cm Provenance: a number of pieces of the collection featured in the 'Circle of glass Collectors
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Greek Apulian Gnathian Skyphos, c.350-325 BC, with deep sides, flanked by loop handles, painted with stylised foliage in tones of white and red, on a black ground, a/f (repaired), height 9 cm
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Greek Attic Skyphos, of squat baluster form, flanked by loop handles,on a circular foot, with black interior and exterior line work, a/f, length 17.5 cm
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Hellenistic Greek Canosan terracotta figure, 4th century, Canosan, south Italian, in the form of a robed woman on plinth foot, a/f, height 14.5 cm
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Greek Apulian Pottery figural jar, late 4th century, with short neck, above a ladies head with parted hair and incised necklace, a/f (repaired), height 14.5 cm
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1998 fender Telecaster Collectors edition guitar, in sunburst finish with maple fingerboard and gold hardware, in homage to 1950's telecaster models, marked to neck plate '0477 / of 1998', complete with fender black hardcase containing original strap, owners manual, cloth, sticker and tags
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Fender Telecaster '52 American Vintage' guitar, 1999 'American vintage Series' reissue, model #0100202850, serial #28629, in ash butterscotch blonde finish, maple fingerboard, black scratch guard and chromed ashtray bridge cover, includes fender tweed hard case containing original
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Vox AC30CC valve guitar Amplifier, 2x12" combo amplifier, 30 watts, 54 x 70 x 27 cm, includes as new glove amplifier cover
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Dobro sunburst Resonator guitar in case, c.1930's, stamped to top of headstock 'L9173', serial no.1896484, the varnished plywood body in sunburst finish with circular pierced aluminium resonator, with rosewood fingerboard
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American Stella Acoustic Hawaiian guitar in case, c.1920's, the body in Hawaiian Koa wood with blondewood and ebony rope trim, no labels to interior, a/f (split to back of body), marked 'Stella' to headstock, with case, case a/f (deterioration to leather straps and clasps)
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American Stella Acoustic guitar in case, with spruce top, poplar back and sides, with blondewood and ebony rope trim, with painted maple fingerboard, a/f (nut replaced, neck separation visible and needing repair), total height 95 cm, in period case
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Royal Worcester pot pourri jar and cover, the pierced cover with pointed finial, set above an interior cover and lobed spherical body beautifully hand painted with roses and foliage, with heavy gilt accents on a blush ground, signed J.Tansell centre right, black factory stamp to
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Royal Worcester twin handled porcelain urn, of tapered form set with twin acanthus handles, hand painted with scene of fruit, berries and foliage, with heavy gilt accents on a blush ground, signed H.Ayrton centre right, black factory stamp and number 1969 to base, a/f (small
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Stunning Napoleon III giltwood wall mirror, of oval form, beautifully surmounted with central bird, torch and quiver, shouldered by leaf and berry branches and border, the mirror with bevelled edge, 75 x 53 cm
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Roland Paris (1894-1945) Art Deco cold painted bronze and ivory figure, depicting Pierrot with head raised upwards, with hand on chest, in silvered green and black finish, on black marble base, signed to base, height 36 cm (including base) Shipping note: this lot can only be shipped within Australia.
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Roland Paris (1894-1945) Art Deco cold painted bronze and ivory figure, depicting Columbine, depicted leaning forward with hands clasped at chest, in metallic green finish, on an onyx base, signed to base, height 39 cm (including stand) Shipping note: this lot can only be shipped within Australia.
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Large Lalique Chene crystal platter, of rectangular form, decorated with a border of oak leaves in relief, incised 'Lalique France' to base, 33 x 47 x 5 cm
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Lalique 'Chat Couche' frosted crystal figure, depicted a seated cat with head low to the ground, incised Lalique France to base, height 12 cm and length 23 cm
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Wonderful George III sterling silver basket, hallmarked London, 1789, R.H (Robert Hennell I), of oval form with shaped rim, set with single overhead swing handle, above a pierced body decorated with a pattern of scrolling foliage and flowers, above a bright cut wave pattern with
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Wonderful William IV sterling silver water jug, hallmarked London, 1832, Bs (Benjamin Smith II), of lobed baluster form, the hinged cover set with floral finial, the body engraved with large crest containing a lion above a shield surrounded by acanthus, raised on a circular scalloped foot
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17th century Dutch gilt silver apostle spoon, hallmarked Rotterdam, lion rampant. 0.875 fineness guarantee mark, with large ovoid shaped bowl and cast apostle finial to terminal, engraved to back of spoon 'Ap /Maas Sluys', flanking an armorial crest, total weight 44gm, length 27 cm
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James I sterling silver seal top spoon, c.1620, marks rubbed, engraved '1621' to seal top, with fig shaped bowl, flattened stem and double baluster finial, total weight 43gm, length 16.5 cm
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Iris Gailbraith (Australian) stoneware figure of Roman on horse back with shield and helmet, signed verso, on wooden stand, a/f, height 33 cm
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Good French gilt and gesso trumeau mirror, with a carved and gilt ribboned finial, above roundel decorated with three angels, signed a. Courders, flanked by gesso wreaths, above a rectangular bevelled mirror, with roped ribboned borders, in tones of green and gilt, 168 x 55 cm
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Set of Nineteen framed plaster Intaglio's, depicting classical scenes and busts, mounted on a fine brocade ground, set within a gilt oval frame, 58 x 47 cm
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Set of twenty five framed plaster Intaglio's, depicting classical scenes and busts, mounted on fine brocade ground, set within a gilt oval frame, 58 x 48 cm
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19th century Danish Empire secretaire bookcase, with a stepped pediment, above a pair of cross banded and strung doors, set with classical figures in copper, flanked by facetted columns above a lower fall front, opening to a fitted interior, above a series of long drawers with
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George IV mahogany secretaire library bookcase, with moulded bead and reel cornice above a reeded frieze and a pair of Gothic astragal glazed doors, flanked by reeded columns enclosing shelves, on a base with conforming reeded frieze, central fitted secretaire drawer, flanked by two further
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19th century Samuel Shortman grandfather clock, set with white enamel dial, with sun and moon movement, set with Arabic numerals, surrounded by painted rural scene within mahogany case, with frilled pediment set with three spherical finials, height 228 cm
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Lovely Regency Brazilian rosewood whatnot, c.1820, of square form, set with three shelves above a lower drawer, united by turned supports, the whole raised on four legs on casters, 86 x 39 x39 cm
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19th century French Empire style commode, of rectangular form, in walnut veneer, set with fossilized slate top, above a narrow frieze drawer, above three long drawers, raised on bracket feet, 90 x 122 x52 cm
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19th century French Louis Philippe giltwood mirror of rectangular form, surmounted with central floral bouquet flanked by cherubs and acanthus, with lightly incised floral border, surrounding inner beaded border, 112 x 69 cm
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Magnificent Tiffany Favrile iridescent glass lamp, c.1910, of handsome proportions, of tapering form, in tones of purple, blue, green and yellow glass, with brass mounts, on circular foot, height 64 cm
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19th century French Louis Philippe giltwood mirror of rectangular form with an arched top, with acanthus capped lower corners and foliate accents, 73 x 58 cm catalogue note: professionally restored at Atelier
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Magnificent Christofle silvered bronze candelabra, set with six branched sconces and central floral finial, supported by a robed putto, above an ornate base, accented with swags, medallions, acanthus and scale motifs, raised on four scrolled feet, makers mark to base, height 67 cm
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Large ornate silver plate mirrored Plateau, of shaped elliptical form with rococo styling, with timber slated underside, raised above shell and acanthus scroll form feet, 100 x 56 cm
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Large 19th century Royal Worcester parian figure, depicted standing with a straight forward gaze, wearing a large fur coat with his left hand holding it up, his other hand shown holding a scroll, impressed stamp to base, height 48 cm
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Large Greek classical style figure, in composition and fibreglass, in the form of a robed woman clasping a scroll in one hand, height 187 cm
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17th/18th century Dutch gilt silver spoon, marked with lion rampant 0.875 fineness mark, maker city rubbed, date letter 'X', with large ovoid shaped bowl, with shaped neck and cast head finial to terminal, total weight 39.5gm, length 16.5 cm
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Elizabeth I sterling silver seal top spoon, hallmarked London, 1598, makers mark symbol of a 'T' above a crescent moon, with fig shaped bowl and a flattened slightly tapering stem, terminating at a lobed baluster seal shaped finial dot engraved 'R-P', total weight 33gm, length
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Greek Apulian 'Net Pattern' Lekythos, 4th century, with spreading lip and loop handle, above an ovoid body, decorated with cross hatched net pattern in black, raised on a circular foot, a/f, height 16 cm
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Greek Attic black figure Lekythos, 6th century, with spreading lip above tapering neck and loop handle, the cylindrical body decorated with figures(rubbed), raised on a circular foot, a/f (restoration to handle, neck and base), height 16.5 cm
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Hellenistic terracotta figure of a goddess, probably 3rd/4th century, depicted with headdress, holding a staff in one hand, a/f (repaired), height 15 cm
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Roman blue glass jar, 3rd-4th century, with spreading lip and decorative glass frill work frieze above a baluster body, in blue iridescent glass, diameter 9 cm
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Egyptian glazed faience Ushabti, probably 664-525BCE, depicted standing, with incised marking to body, in green tones, a/f, height 10 cm
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Roman bronze mask handle, probably 2nd century, with reeded loop handle, set with mask of beaded man, on stand, height 5.5 cm (handle)
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Greek Corinthian terracotta Kothon, late 6th century, of bun form, with inward folded lip, with painted decoration, with loop handle, on a circular foot, diameter 10.5 cm
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Grace Seccombe kookaburra figure group, in the form of two kookaburras perched on a fence post above three slipped rails, incised to base 'To You the open Sliprails and a Waiting Friend', a/f (restoration to kookaburra beak), height 10 cm and length 15 cm
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Meissen porcelain figure, depicting a man pruning a tree, in tones of blue, brown, green and purple, blue crossed swords mark to base, height 11 cm
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18th century Meissen 'Cris de Paris' porcelain figure of a Liquorice water seller, c.1760-65, modelled by Peter Reinicke after a drawing by Christophe Huet from 1753, depicted wearing a blue tunic with brown apron, the tank on his back with cover, blue crossed swords mark and impressed and
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