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The Spring Auction Series, Part II — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:686
Sale Title:The Spring Auction Series, Part IILots with images:686
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:420
Date:25-Nov-2024
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A large pair of Baccarat vases, circa 1900, heavy gauge and of lobed and waisted form with lens cut motifs, raised on square bases, 30 cm high
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Four sets of Lismore 'Pops' blue cocktail glasses and an Argon blue decanter, eight two tone blue and clear glasses and a mallet shape 'Mixology' collection decanter, Waterford stencil marks, all boxed, cocktail glasses 17 cm high, decanter 27 cm high high
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A Waterford 'Irish Treasures' turnover bowl and two ornaments, an eagle and a cross, Waterford stencil marks, all boxed, bowl 28 cm high, cross and eagle both 20 cm high
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Eight sets of Waterford 'Happiness flutes', sixteen celebratory champagne flutes, Waterford stencil marks, all boxed, 27 cm high
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Three Waterford platters and a 'Town & Country' carafe, Waterford stencil marks, all boxed, platters 37 cm wide, 26.5 cm deep, carafe 32.5 cm high
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Eight sets of Waterford 'Eimer' wine glasses, sixteen stem glasses, Waterford stencil marks, all boxed, 20 cm high
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Eight sets of Waterford 'Clake' goblets, sixteen glasses, Waterford stencil marks, all boxed, 13.5 cm high
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Eight sets of Waterford 'Emilia' goblets, sixteen stem glasses, Waterford stencil marks, all boxed, 25 cm high
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Two glass dumps, 19th/early 20th century, of typical form with trapped bubble inclusions, the bases with rough pontils, the largest 16 cm high
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A pair of vintage glass domes on wood stands, the largest 54 cm high
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A pair of Art Deco style solid brass floor lamps, French, 20th century, of striking design with upturned shades supported on tapering tubular stems to square bases, with contemporary electric fittings, 182 cm high, 61 cm diameter of shade
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Three Victorian glass banquet lamp shades, 19th century, in various frosted and etched designs, the largest 20 cm high
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A malachite glass vase, Czech, early 20th century, the moulded baluster vase in modulating green tones replicating stone, featuring a series of dancing Maenads in high relief, unmarked, 13 cm high
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A Lalique 'Pinsons' bowl, model no. 10-386 introduced circa 1933, n frosted and clear tones and profusely decorated with birds and scrolling serrated foliage, inscribed script, Lalique France to the base, 9 cm high, 23.5 cm diameter
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A zygo cactus decorated converted oil lamp, Moore Brothers, 19th century, with applied foliage and climbing putti around the trunk style column, raised on a gilded base, the lamp wiring threaded around the applied porcelain decoration, 54 cm high to the top of the fitting, 90 cm high to the top of the shade
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A pair of classical style silver plate table lamps, with Corinthian capitals and raised on stepped square bases, with waisted cream shades, 100 cm to the top of the shade
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A pair of silver plate table lamps, with pleated and pinched white silk shades, 62 cm to the top of the fitting
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A pair of modern glass and chrome table lamps, the pedestals comprising globes and squares to a faceted octagonal base, with white linen shades, and contemporary electrical fittings, 75 cm high to top of finial
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A modern black metal and glass floor lamp, of tapering square section profile centred with a glass knop replicating quartz, 166 cm high, 23.5 cm square base
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A contemporary ball adorned lamp base, black enamel on composition material, 50 cm high, 34 cm diameter
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A pair of contemporary milk glass table lamps, 85 cm high, note, Electrical equipment sold in the secondary market May have faults and should be inspected and tested by a qualified individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998.
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A pair of mid century decorative table lamps with shades, American, 63 cm high, note, Electrical equipment sold in the secondary market May have faults and should be inspected and tested by a qualified individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998.
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A near pair of bespoke electric blue Art glass orb lamps, Australian, circa 2000s, the largest 53 cm high, note, Electrical equipment sold in the secondary market May have faults and should be inspected and tested by a qualified individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998.
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A mid century atomic style glass table lamp on tripod base, American, 42 cm high, note, Electrical equipment sold in the secondary market May have faults and should be inspected and tested by a qualified individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998.
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A mid century golf trophy table lamp with shade, Australian, engraved 'The Melbourne chamber of Commerce' to the white metal body, twin handles, on black painted base, 80 cm high to top of shade, note, Electrical equipment sold in the secondary market May have faults and should be inspected and tested by a qualified individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998.
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A vintage table lamp adorned with vintage bowling skittles, 45 cm high, note, Electrical equipment sold in the secondary market May have faults and should be inspected and tested by a qualified individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998.
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A pair of mid century cork and polished metal table lamps, American, 26 cm high, note, Electrical equipment sold in the secondary market May have faults and should be inspected and tested by a qualified individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998.
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A pair of substantial brass plated table lamps with shades, American, circa 1960s, 72.5 cm high, note, Electrical equipment sold in the secondary market May have faults and should be inspected and tested by a qualified individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998.
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A decorative mid century table lamp, American, the mottled porcelain base with a cream shade, 80 cm high, note, Electrical equipment sold in the secondary market May have faults and should be inspected and tested by a qualified individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998.
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A bespoke vintage brass trumpet table lamp, signed Mathew Matheou 2024 'Blow Me II', 62 cm high (variable), note, Electrical equipment sold in the secondary market May have faults and should be inspected and tested by a qualified individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998.
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A decorative mid century table lamp, American, with stylised decoration to base, 82 cm high, note, Electrical equipment sold in the secondary market May have faults and should be inspected and tested by a qualified individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998.
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A mid century sculptural brass table lamp, American, circa 1970s, 55.5 cm high, note, Electrical equipment sold in the secondary market May have faults and should be inspected and tested by a qualified individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998.
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A pair mid century reworked table lamps, Italian, timber and stone bases, with grey shades, 42 cm high, note, Electrical equipment sold in the secondary market May have faults and should be inspected and tested by a qualified individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998.
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A pair of bespoke vintage table lamps with juggling pins, American, juggling pins with original 'Spalding gold Medal' labels on black painted bases with gilt metal feet, each 54 cm high, note, Electrical equipment sold in the secondary market May have faults and should be inspected and tested by a qualified individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998.
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A bespoke vintage Indian club table lamp, American, 58 cm high, note, Electrical equipment sold in the secondary market May have faults and should be inspected and tested by a qualified individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998.
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A vintage converted brass and Victorian ruby glass samovar table lamp, 67 cm high, note, Electrical equipment sold in the secondary market May have faults and should be inspected and tested by a qualified individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998.
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A pair of bespoke lighthouse style floor lamps, brass and glass lights attached to rustic style grey painted columns, each 149 cm high, note, Electrical equipment sold in the secondary market May have faults and should be inspected and tested by a qualified individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998.
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A table lamp adorned with vintage bowling skittles, 49 cm high to the top of the fitting, note, Electrical equipment sold in the secondary market May have faults and should be inspected and tested by a qualified individual in accordance with As/Nzs 3760 as per the Electricity safety Act 1998.
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A pair of Japonisme style converted oil lamps, in a patinated bronze style finish with applied lizards to the baluster body, each 44.5 cm high to the top of the fitting
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A set of Chinese glazed earthenware teacups, on rustic wood tray
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A large provincial style wrought iron light fitting, 100 cm drop, 104 cm wide from point to point
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A large vintage industrial spotlight on tripod base, 178 cm high
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A blonde wood railway tool chest, the fitted interior with a series of implements including two saws, a winder, some measuring tools, a selection of ephemera and painted alphabetic letters, 54.5 cm high, 91 cm wide, 58 cm deep
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Two faceted glass chandeliers, the largest 50 cm drop excluding chain
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A vintage ten arm bronze chandelier, with pear shaped drops and electric candles
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A brass and glass five arm chandelier, mid 20th century, with serpentine arms supporting dishes and electric candles, the stem issuing faceted drops
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A Murano glass and alabaster four arm chandelier, and another similar, the cut gass and alabaster knopped stem issuing serpentine twist glass arms and vegetal motifs, and supporting floriform dishes, the other without alabaster components
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A novelty lamp in the form of a faux skull with gazelle horns, the resin skull mounted on a black square stand, 88 cm high to the tip of the horns
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A 'Steam punk' cog table lamp, on a square form base, 52 cm high
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A Chinese brass archaistic style lamp with ring handles, on a wood stand, 47 cm high to the top of the fitting
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Two Chinese archaistic style metal lamps, square form lamps with decorative panels, a verdigris finish and raised on footed bases, the largest 76 cm high to the top of the fitting
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A vintage six arm brass chandelier, with decorative knopped stem issuing vegetal serpentine arms and supporting electric candles, 49 cm drop
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An unusual silver plate water kettle lamp conversion, the Victorian kettle with neoclassical decoration, twin handles and original spigot, 52 cm high to the top of the fitting
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A Chinese archaistic metal lamp, the baluster square form vase shape base with ring handles on a wood base, 81 cm high to the top of the fitting
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A group of four white metal pendant lights, industrial style brushed metal lobed lamps with chain suspension, the lobed pendants 30 cm high excluding chain
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A vintage eight arm brass chandelier, with decorative knopped stem issuing serpentine arms with crystal drops and supporting electric candles, 62 cm drop
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An ornate black wrought iron candle chandelier, of birdcage form decorated with vegetal elements, the serpentine arms supporting petal form sconces, 97 cm drop
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A pair of decorative gilt brass and stone table lamp bases, with vegetal stems above festoon decorated bases in cast mounts, 34.5 cm high to the top of the fitting
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A moulded plastic pendant 'Ge' light fitting by Ferrucioni Laviani for Kartell, with adjustable cable and conforming ceiling bowl, the pleated look shade 26 cm high, 37 cm diameter
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Two brass floor lamps, one of decorative lantern form with brass fretwork, the other with a swan neck, electrical fittings to both, the largest 222 cm high, the smaller 142 cm high
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An Art Deco silvered bronze and frosted glass chandelier, circa 1925, with six frosted and moulded shades and a conforming bowl, the metalwork profusely cast with floral elements, 110 cm drop, 77 cm diameter (approx)
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An Art Deco silvered bronze and frosted glass chandelier, circa 1925, the cast metal frame with a conical cup, three swept arms supporting downturned bell shape moulded shades and a conforming central dish, 95 cm drop, 62 cm diameter (approx)
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A pair of Hollywood Regency style silver and gilt metal sconces, with crossed quiver motifs against distressed mirrored backs, 43 cm high, 14.5 cm wide
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A set of four contemporary grey metal and glass wall sconces by Articolo, Australia, 25 cm high, 10 cm wide
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An Art Deco silvered bronze and moulded glass chandelier, circa 1925, of hexagonal profile with a moulded glass dish and rose embellishments, reticulated bands to the branched stem, 90 cm drop, 80 cm wide (approx)
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A matched pair of vintage ruby glass float lights, 34 cm high
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A pair of decorative painted metal bullrush design wall-lights, French, circa 1950, 42 cm high, 33 cm wide, 14 cm deep
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A Victorian porcelain lamp, 19th century and after, the moulded lamp decorated with a romantic highland idyll and a bouquet of flowers to cartouches upon a cobalt ground, cast metal mounts and later electrical fittings, 70 cm high to the top of the shade
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A pair of antique gilt brass and glass candelabra, with knopped stems and clear and amethyst cut drops, later electrical conversion, 40 cm high
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A pair of faceted glass table lamps with tasseled maroon linen shades, 70 cm high
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A pair of neoclassical ormolu mounted marble urn lamps, 19th century, with horned mascarons and festoon decorations to the urns above squared bases with paw feet, later electrical conversion, 50 cm high to the top of the shade
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Three Corinthian column lamps together with two bronze urns, the lamps with faux marble stems, the urns on cast plinths with a verdigris finish, and an oriental style bell, the black lamp 58 cm high to the top of the fitting
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A patinated brass table lamp, 40.5 cm high (adjustable)
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A pair of Victorian opal glass oil lamps converted to electricity, 19th century, with blue and gold decoration and raised on cast and pierced bronze bases, with chimneys and frosted shades, 54 cm high
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A pair antique of bronze 'Green man' two light wall sconces, heavy gauge with an impressive grotesque issuing serpentine arms supporting leafy dishes and electric candles, 37 cm high, 37 cm wide
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A reproduction antique Indian style pistol, with applied brass decorations, 42.5 cm long
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A reproduction blunderbuss, with a typical short barrel with flaring muzzle, 48 cm long
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A percussion cap pistol, circa 1830, with walnut stock, brass and steel trappings, 29 cm long
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Y a taxidermied green sea turtle, 20.5 cm high, 53 cm x 42 cm
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Four preserved vintage starfish specimens, (Asteroidea), 22 cm diameter approximately
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Three fox skulls, professionally cleaned and fully intact with teeth, the largest 16 cm long
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A collection of shells in a rustic display cabinet, the cabinet 6.5 cm high, 80 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A group of vintage rosewood African carved male and female busts, together with the figure of a curled and hunched man, the tallest figure 30 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hugh & Jackie Wallace, Melbourne
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A scientifically documented collection of fine and rare seashells, each specimen fully described with origin and dates of collection including a Mirabilistrombus listeri and other rare specimens from Australia, Brazil, Greece, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, the Marquesas Islands and the Philippines, the largest shell 14.5 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne
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A mixed collection of Oceanic and tribal objects, including a pigs teeth head dress, two baskets, a cowrie shell belt and a shell necklace, the largest basket 66 cm diameter
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Two Congolese masks, on metal stands, the largest 27.5 cm high (excluding stand)
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Five Congolese masks, the largest 26 cm long
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A Maprik painted and pierced wood ceremonial headdress, 77 x 39 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Sir David Osbourne hay, Mossgreen Auctions, 6 October 2009, lot 139
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Two vintage style photographs, framed, one an early shot of Fitzroy St, St Kilda
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A Royal Worcester porcelain plate, painted with two Jacky winter robins, with gilded edge, acid etched border signed R. Austin to right sidebird genus and edition 'Jacky winter (50)' hand painted to base, printed puce factory marks to base, 23 cm diameter
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A large collection of glazed ramekins by Guy Boyd including Raynham Pottery, 1960s, in various colours with incised signatures to the bases, the largest 5 cm high, 10 cm wide, 10 cm deep
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A harlequin suite of glazed ramekins by Guy and Martin Boyd, 1960s, together with two crackle effect mini platters, in various colours with contrasting interiors, incised signature to bases, the largest 5 cm high, 10 cm wide, 10 cm deep
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A pair of white glazed figural basket vases, early 20th century, and a Royal Worcester shell vase, 1958, white glazed cupids seated upon a plinth and both supporting an osier patterned basket with a wavy rim, faintly inscribed numerals but illegible, and; a shell form vase with seaweed and coral decorations, upon a circular base, green backstamp underside, 23 cm high
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Six assorted majolica plates, including Wedgwood, 19th century, a pair of J.A Bailey grape vine plates, with drill holes for hanging, impressed initial marks, two Wedgwood plates, one with an osier border, the other with flowerheads, impressed marks and date ciphers, and; a pair of matching oyster dishes in pink and teal colours, the largest plate 25 cm diameter
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An Eric Ravilious for Wedgwood mug, commemorating the Coronation of Elizabeth II, 1953, a large scale earthenware mug with cream body, transfer-printed in black with hand coloured yellow and pink washes, the design incorporating the Royal cypher and date beneath fireworks, Wedgwood and commemorative script underside, painted pattern number, 10.5 cm high, note, this mug posthumously reprises an Eric Ravilious design originally created for souvenir mugs commemorating the Coronation of Edward VIII in 1937
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Two Queen's ware mugs by Wedgwood: his Royal Highness Prince Charles as Prince of Wales commemorative investiture mug, designed by Richard Guyatt, 1969, and Quetzalotal, designed by Eduardo Paolozzi, 1987, the 1969 Prince of Wales investiture mug in gold and black colours with Welsh dragon and Prince of Wales feathers upon a cream ground, impressed and printed marks to base, and; from a limited edition of 2000, a polychrome mug with printed marks underside and facsimile signature, both 10.5 cm high
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A Wedgwood butterfly lustre bowl, designed by daisy Makeig-Jones, circa 1915, design Z4832, the squat bowl with everted rim continuously decorated with coloured butterflies upon a pale flecked lustre ground, the interior in a mottled orange lustre with butterflies and a central floral roundel, with gilded chequerboard rims and a gilded scrolling collar, Wedgwood Portland vase mark and painted design marks to base, 9.5 cm high, 15 cm diameter approx.
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A rare Belleek 'Tridacna' tea service for two, 1863-1890 period, eight pieces comprising two cups, three saucers, a teapot, sugar basin, creamer and serving tray, all delicately modelled with pink coral handles, suffused pink hints, first black marks underside, height 13 cm, width 25 cm teapot, 36 cm x 34 cm tray
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Three Wedgwood table wares, a George III plate in conchology pattern, circa 1770, a creamware basket dish, 19th century, and; a yellow ground dish by daisy Makeig Jones, early/mid 20th century, a creamware plate with feather edging decorated with green shells and seaweeds, cipher and impressed marks to base; an open lattice and creamware basket dish, and; a square yellow ground dish enamel decorated with oriental ho ho birds in flight and pavilions, enclosed by a fencelike border, design X9846, Portland…
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Four Moore Brothers zygo cactus vases, 19th century, with applied foliage to the bodies in pale and shot colours and raised on gilded twig form feet, unmarked, 10.5 cm and 9.5 cm high
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