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December Antiques & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:801
Sale Title:December Antiques & Art AuctionLots with images:36
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:612
Date:7-Dec-2010
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A Victorian period silver plated ovoid bacon dish standing on four pad feet, finely engraved decoration, beaded border and original internal liners. Width 30 cm
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A Victorian period silver plated cruet stand of oval shape with a pierced gallery and central handle - together with six matching bottles. Height 31.5 cm, maker J. Dixon & Sons
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A Britannia standard silver lidded porringer c.1910, the cup with two scrolling handles and a flattened dish shape cover, hammer finished. Width 15.5 cm, height 8.5 cm
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A cased silver five piece condiment set by Army & Navy Stores Ltd, London, 1936
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A pair of Victorian silver cauldron salt cellars by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1868. Each with associated and matching salt spoons with scallop shell bowls and replacement red liners
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A French Art Nouveau silver tray modelled as a leaf shape with a naturalistic branch handle and flower heads chased to the bowl’s surface in high relief. Width 38 cm
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A tall Victorian sterling silver clover leaf shaped pierced and embossed bonbon dish. London 1899. Width 13 cm
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An Edwardian period oval silver fruit dish, Chester 1903, the walls pierced with a trellis pattern and embossed with flowers and fruit. Serpentine rimmed. 27 cm x 20.5 cm
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A small heavy Edwardian period circular silver table dish with shaped rim and lobed design. Diameter 12.5 cm. London 1902
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A George III period silver marrow scoop, marks rubbed, possibly London 1774
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A Georgian period silver skewer, marks rubbed. Length 28 cm
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A Victorian silver fish slice, fiddle and shell pattern with a pierced blade. London 1842 by John Whiting
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A George III period silver fish slice, fiddle pattern, crested handle with a decorative pierced blade. London 1811, maker Thomas Peacock. Length 31 cm
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A cut glass hip flask with a silver integral cup forming the lower part of the body and a hinged sterling lid, by S. Hall & Co., London 1901. Height 14.5 cm
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A glass hip flask with a silver integral cup to the lower part of the body, the upper section with leather casing and a hinged lid. Hallmarked Sheffield, 1913 by John Dixon & Sons. Height 14.5 cm
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A silver and crystal scent bottle, the large spherical body cut in a hobnail pattern, with a silver collar, crystal stopper and a large silver lid. Chester 1911, makers Joseph and Richard Griffen. Height 16 cm
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A Victorian period scent bottle, tear drop shaped crystal body with a silver gilt screw top. London 1881, maker Frederick Purnell. Height 15 cm
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A Victorian period silver scent bottle of square section with all-over engraved decoration, the hinged lid enclosing a glass stopper. London 1899, maker Sampson Mordan & Co. Height 5.5 cm
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A sterling silver christening mug, London 1897 by Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd. Half wrythen lobed body. Height 8.5 cm
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A silver scallop shell shaped butter dish, Chester 1908. Width 12 cm
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A 20th century sterling silver miniature loo table and four salon chairs each ornately decorated, the chairs with putti to the backs and seats
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A pair of Chinese silver table salts modelled as miniature jardinieres with panels of flowers and bamboo to the sides, glass lined, along with a pair of napkin rings decorated with calligraphy
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A Danish silver Art Deco centrepiece bowl, circular with scrolling handles to either side by Jens Sigsgaard, hallmarked 1936. Diameter 24.5 cm
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A silver vase shaped sugar caster. Sheffield 1915 by Atkin Bros. Height 17 cm
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Two vintage silver golfing trophies each with golf clubs to the base, Birmingham 1937 and Chester 1937, both Walker & Hall. Height 10.3 cm and 9.5 cm
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An Art Deco period silver plated quality cocktail shaker, the internal moveable body giving 15 various cocktail recipes, Great Britain patent to base, gilded highlights. Height 27 cm
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A rare William IV silver lancet case containing two original knives with tortoiseshell covers, the case of tapered rectangular form with engraved seaweed decoration. Birmingham 1833, maker Taylor & Perry (Joseph Taylor & John Perry). Length 6 cm, width 2.2 cm
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An Edwardian period silver desk set, the curved rectangular tray with a deep wide well to the front, the two faceted glass inkwells with silver lids, reeded and ribbon borders, raised on four feet. London 1909, maker Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. Length 15.5 cm
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An old finely knotted Persian rug, the field with a central floral medallion and trailing leaf and flower motifs, seven border guards with a central wide guard in colours of green, blue, rose pink, brown and dark ivory. Width 123 cm, length 200 cm. Some wear
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A hand-knotted Persian rug, the field decorated with three central diamond shaped medallions, multiple narrow border guards, stylised floral motifs in shades of red, green, brown and ivory. Width 132 cm, length 185 cm
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A hand knotted Pakistani prayer rug, the mihrab supported by two columns, one on each side, and from the top hangs a flower resembling an oil lamp, seven border guards with a central wide guard, in colours of rich reds, blues, green, brown and rose pink on an ivory ground. Width 128 cm, length 190 cm
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A hand knotted Shiraz rug with central medallion and three border guards, stylised floral motifs in colours of rich red, dark blue, green, orange, brown and ivory. Width 152 cm, length 240 cm
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A hand knotted Shiraz runner, the field with five medallions, three border guards, stylised floral motifs with birds and animals, in colours of rich dark red, dark blue, orange and ivory. Width 90 cm, length 258 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Hamadan runner, the field decorated with five oblong medallions with butterfly antennae borders - three narrow border guards, in typical colours of rich red, dark blue, green, brown and ivory. Width 100 cm, length 305 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Shahrbabak rug, the field decorated with rows of diagonal boteh motifs, three border guards, in colours of blue, green, rose pink, brick red, brown and ivory. Width 120 cm, length 160 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Baluchi rug of unusual colours and design, the field decorated with two rows of large geometric medallions, all-over stylised flower motifs with four narrow border guards, in shades of blue, green, mustard and brown on an ivory ground. Width 150 cm, length 225 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Gabbeh runner decorated with a stylised figure, tree, butterfly and animal motifs on a blue ground with a wide red band. Width 120 cm, length 350 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Bakhtiari runner, the field decorated with “honeycomb” floral medallions and one wide border guard in colours of faded red, blue, green, brown and ivory. Width 105 cm, length 295 cm
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An old hand knotted Caucasian Kasak Adler rug, the field with two large medallions, geometric floral motifs, three wide border guards in shades of red, blue, brown and ivory. Width 172 cm. Length 250 cm. Worn
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A long hand knotted Persian Tabriz runner, the field decorated with small boteh motifs, three border guards with central wide guard, in colours of blue, green, turquoise, ochre and ivory on a rich red ground. Width 82.5 cm, length 665 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Turkoman runner, the field decorated with two rows of small gul motifs, multiple border guards, in typical colours of rich dark red, dark blue and ivory. Width 75 cm, length 400 cm
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A large hand knotted Afghan Turkoman carpet, the field decorated with rows of small gul motifs, multiple narrow border guards, in typical colours of rich dark red, dark blue and ivory. Width 250 cm, length 350 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Andkhoi rug, the field decorated with geometric tribal motifs, multiple narrow border guards, with central wide guard, in colours of rich red, dark blue and ochre. Width 170 cm, length 230 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Shiraz tribal rug with single central medallion, the field decorated with stylised plant, bird and animal motifs, the four corners decorated with groups of birds, three border guards, typical colours of rich red, dark blue, green, brown, orange, ochre and ivory. Width 150 cm. Length 210 cm
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An old hand knotted Caucasian runner, the field decorated with a single row of nine large diamond shaped medallions, four border guards with serrated leaf motifs, typical colours, shades of red, blue, green, pale yellow and ivory. Width 106 cm. Length 4300. Some wear
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A large fine quality hand knotted Persian Tabriz carpet of traditional formal design with central hexagonal medallion and intricate floral motifs, six border guards with central wide Herati border, in colours of red, blue, green, magenta, ochre and ivory. Width 250 cm, length 305 cm
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An old pine country stool with boarded top and sides. Length 51 cm, height 42 cm
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A small modern two stage mahogany wall shelf of Regency style with rounded ends, turned and carved supports and classical gilt brass decoration. Length 71 cm, depth 20 cm, height 28 cm
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A Victorian period iron rocking chair frame
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A Victorian period cross band rosewood side table of oblong shape on twin square section supports with a turned stretcher base and original brown china casters. Length 100 cm, width 52 cm, height 72 cm
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A Sheraton Revival mahogany whatnot, the four shelves inlaid with urns and trailing vines, 12 turned columns and a small carved frieze to back, on four bun feet. Height 123 cm, width 50 cm, depth 32 cm
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A Victorian dark stained barley twist tripod wine table, the circular top with Georgian floral silk needlework embroidery under glass. Diameter 42 cm, height 77 cm. Some faults
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An old pine four stage painter’s step ladder, the T. Hatherley Patent Lattistep. Height 102 cm
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A vintage oak bow-front corner umbrella stand with barley twist supports, restrained carved decoration and original metal drip tray. Width 55 cm, height 76 cm
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A Victorian brass and black iron double bed with a tall ornate headboard, iron side rails, post ends and replacement wood slats. With 152 cm
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A long Victorian walnut foot stool with ornate carved and pierced scroll decoration and a modern floral velvet seat. Length 136 cm, width 25 cm, height 15 cm
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A Victorian walnut revolving piano stool with a carved, pedestal and tripod scroll base. Diameter 35 cm
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A Persian occasional table of dark timber, inlaid with silver wire, shell and bone, the small lozenge shaped top raised on a hexagonal baluster stem from a tripod base. Some losses. Height 58.5 cm
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A small old iron bound storage box of oblong shape, metal handles and lock, the original paper lined interior with maker’s label, I.J. Greenin, Trunk Maker, Brighton. Length 61 cm, depth 38 cm, height 30 cm
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A late Victorian period walnut circular wine table on a tapering turned and fluted pedestal support with architectural style base and three bun feet. Diameter 57 cm, height 75 cm. Some attention required
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A Victorian period pine storage box of plain oblong shape with ion side handles and plinth base. Width 81 cm, depth 45 cm, height 48 cm
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A pair of Victorian period walnut balloon back single chairs of French style with cabriole front legs, carved and pierced back rails and rose pink velvet covers. Some faults
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A Victorian period walnut open elbow grandfather chair with serpentine front cabriole legs and deep buttoned rose pink velvet covers. Together with a matching grandmother chair
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An Old English beech and elm stick back Windsor elbow chair with a circular seat, turned legs and stretcher base
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A set of six good quality William IV period mahogany bar back dining chairs with turned and fluted front legs, beautifully carved back rails and drop-in rose pink velvet covered seats
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A small Edwardian mahogany parlour settee, light elegant style with cabriole front legs and floral needlework tapestry covers. Width 124 cm
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A pair of green deep buttoned brass studded wing back armchairs with loose cushions and reeded square section legs. Minor wear
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A pair of ornate Art Deco cream painted metal garden chairs with scrolling arms and basket weave decorated backs. With bright red vinyl covers
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A good quality 19th century English beech and elm Windsor elbow chair with shaped seat, turned supports and a stretcher base. Good colour and condition
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A dark stained New Zealand kauri circular dining table, the plain top with a thumbnail moulded edge on an octagonal turned support with a tripod base and original black china casters. Diameter 1130, height 75 cm
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A New Zealand colonial kauri extension dining table, the plain oblong top with a deep thumbnail moulded edge and cut corners standing on four well proportioned turned legs with original brown china casters - with two extension leaves. Width 110 cm, length extended 2300, height 750 cm
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A long old New Zealand kauri country dining table, the plain two plank oblong top with a moulded edge and cut corners supported on tapering oblong section legs chamfered on the outside edges, single drawer on one side with a turned wood handle. Length 232 cm, width 88 cm, height 78 cm
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A small New Zealand colonial kauri side table, the plain oblong top with a single drawer, on four turned legs. Width 86 cm, depth 59 cm, height 75 cm
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A Union Steamship Co. ship’s chair from the S.S. Wairarapa, shaped back with spindle decoration, central ship’s company monogram and gilded Wairarapa name, on quadrupod swivel base with rocking mechanism. Together with printed ephemera relating to the wreck of the ship
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A large impressive New Zealand colonial kauri Beaconsfield (wardrobe), two mirrored doors with central cupboard, open shelf and four drawers in the centre, two deep drawers across the base, mottled panels, ornate carved borders and decorative panels and large impressive carved pediment. Width 192 cm, depth 60 cm, height overall 250 cm
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A Museum quality New Zealand colonial kauri table vitrine with glazed sides and top and velvet lined interior, supported on well proportioned bobbin, turned legs and stretcher base with original brass casters - the top with thumbnail moulded border and six turned finials. Width 100 cm. Depth 66 cm. Height 113 cm
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A large rare fine quality New Zealand colonial kauri mirror back twin pedestal sideboard with plain and mottled kauri, the base with three drawers and two panelled cupboard doors, the back with full turned baluster column mouldings, three bevelled mirrors and impressive panelled pediment with a central shield shaped medallion, deep thumbnail moulded top edge and restrained inlaid decoration in a variety of timbers. Width 200 cm. Depth 63 cm. Height overall 210 cm. An impressive New Zealand timber sideboard…
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A New Zealand colonial kauri bench seat of plain country style with a solid seat, turned legs and turned arm rails. Length 153 cm
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A rare New Zealand colonial kauri child’s push chair with curvedmm x frame, turned top rail, studded tan leather seat and back, foot rest and large spoked iron wheels
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A Victorian period pine country chest of five drawers, two across the top, three graduated full width drawers below, thumbnail moulded top edge, rounded corners, turned wood handles and short turned legs. Width 118 cm, depth 50 cm, height 122 cm. Some attention required
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An early Georgian period walnut chest of five drawers, two across the top with three graduated full width drawers below, the deep cross banded quartered top with a thumbnail moulded edge, the drawers with “double D” mouldings, brass handles and key holder escutcheons, oak linings and bracket feet. Width 98 cm, depth 53 cm, height 90 cm
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A rare matching pair of Victorian period light mahogany wash stands, each with twin bombe breakfront drawers, turned gun barrel column supports, short upstands and shaped platform bases with a recess for a chamber jug. Width of each 1060, depth 47 cm, height 84 cm
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A regency period chiffoniere, the square front with two small drawers over two cupboards, the sides with half columns with acanthus leaf decoration top and bottom, the back with scrolling uprights supporting one shelf with scrolling carved gallery, on plinth base. Height 142 cm, width 107 cm, depth 46 cm
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A Georgian period mahogany demilune side table of plain design on four tapering square section legs. Width 115 cm, depth 57 cm, height 71 cm. Restored
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A Regency period mahogany card table with a rectangular top which swivels and unfolds to double in size revealing a green baize interior and a concealed games compartment. A hexagonal column leads down to a quadriform base with four bun feet on white china casters. Height 14 cm, width 92 cm, depth when closed 45.5 cm
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An Edwardian period Sheraton Revival envelope folding card table, opens to reveal green baize and depressions for dishes, drawer to the front with two brass handles, domed cross stretcher base and brown china casters. Height 79 cm, width 55.5 cm, depth 55.5 cm
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A Victorian period mahogany flap top card table, the plain oblong top with thumbnail moulded edge and cut corners, on Cathedral base with four scroll feet in original brown china casters, the interior with original blue baize. Width 96 cm, depth 48 cm, height 74 cm
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A Victorian period amboyna wood flaptop card table of plain oblong shape with rounded front corners and an apron beneath the top edge, on tapering hexagonal section column support with a decorated platform base and four bun feet. The interior with original green baize. Width 91 cm, depth 45 cm, height 72 cm. Some fading
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A Victorian walnut nine drawer pedestal desk with thumbnail moulded edge, tooled green leather top, wood handles and original brown china casters. Width 123 cm, depth 65 cm, height 73 cm
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A fine quality Edwardian period mahogany flat top writing bureau, the fitted interior with a spring loaded stationery box, inkwell, calendar, pen holder and writing well with a hinged green leatherette top. Width 43 cm, depth 53 cm, height 80 cm
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Georgian oak and elm bureau, fall front opens to reveal three fitted oak drawers with shelf above, base has three graduated oak drawers with brass handles and key escutcheons, raised on bracket feet. Height 101.5 cm, width 95 cm, depth 48.5 cm
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A Victorian period walnut writing table of oblong shape with rounded ends, thumbnail moulded top edge, carved, turned and fluted legs with original large white china casters, two drawers on one side the beautifully tooled green leather top. Length 175 cm. Width 87.5 cm. Height 74.5 cm
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A mahogany D-end extension dining table of Georgian style, the cross banded top with reeded edge, on twin tripod supports with sabre legs and brass lion’s paw terminals, with a single leaf. Width 97 cm, length extended 2160, height 73 cm
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A Victorian period burr walnut tilt-top loo table, the oval quartered top with thumb nail moulded edge on pedestal quadrupod base with scroll feet and white china casters. Length 118 cm, width 88 cm, height 71 cm
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A Regency mahogany Pembroke table, the plain square top with rule joints and rounded corners, on a turned pedestal support with quadrupod base and lion paw feet with a single drawer each end. Width 121 cm, length extended 2100, height 140 cm
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A Georgian mahogany dropside dining table of plain oval shape with moulded edge, rule joints, tapering circular section legs with original brass casters. Width 120 cm, length extended 1560, height 72 cm. Some surface marks
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A Georgian period oak dropside country dining table, the plain oblong top with rule joints, standing on four square section legs (single gates). Width 107 cm, length extended 1460, height 74 cm
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A colonial period cedar circular dining table, plain top with thumbnail moulded edge on a simple tripod base and a bulbous pedestal. Diameter 120 cm, height 73 cm
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A Victorian period mahogany dining table of plain oblong shape with rounded corners, thumbnail moulded edge and four well proportioned turned legs with original large brass casters. Length 140 cm, width 124 cm, height 73 cm
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A modern country hardwood sideboard or dresser, the single central deep drawer with a metal ring handle, the thick two plank oblong top on boarded supports with stretcher base. Width 153 cm, depth 58 cm, height 80 cm
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