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Art, Collectables & Furniture. — McKenzies Auctioneers

Auction House:McKenzies AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:165
Sale Title:Art, Collectables & Furniture.Lots with images:165
Auction Location:PerthPrices available:0
Date:3-Dec-2024
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Solomon Islands club. Early 1900s. Leaf blade war club. Has central ridge on both sides at the top of the flared head. Solomon Islands. 123 x 5 cm.
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Tiwi Islands ceremonial spear. Early-Mid 1900s. Ceremonial spear complete with all barbs and painted in red, yellow, and white ochre with traditional designs. Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory. 124 cm x 7 cm.
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Papua New Guinea friction instrument. Mid 1900s. Friction instrument, has forked bottom end with incised pattern. Both sides have two faces carved onto them & painted in earth pigments. The edges have a serrated carving that can be used to make sound by running a stick up & down the serrated edges. Plume of cassowary feathers attached to the top through a bored hole. Sepik River. 46 x 9 cm.
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2x Polynesian carved 'Paddle' clubs. Lengths; 77 cm & 36 cm. (2).
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Central Arnhem land bark cylinder. Mid-Late 1900s. Fastened with native bee or sugarbag wax, painted with ochres in clan symbols & designs: flying fox, water birds, fish, & raark patterns. Arnhem land, Northern Territory. 66 cm x 11 cm.
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2x South African tribal carved & painted timber masks & carved tribal statue mask. Height: 77 cm
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Aboriginal spear thrower. Early 1900s. Woomera with incised zigzag linear decoration to front, adzed at verso. Peg fastened with spinifex resin & string, small wedge to stabilise peg. Provenance: lot 329 Donnelly Auctions, 3 October 2021. Western Desert, Western Australia. 77 cm x 14 cm.
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Papua New Guinea figure. Early 1900s. Male figure with carved chest & back, remnant of yellow ochre on face & red pigment from betel nut paste under eyes & on top of head. Rich honeycomb patina from age & tribal handling. Ex Linus Carr & Adam prout, UK. Asmat. 62 x 9 cm.
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Aboriginal spear thrower. Mid-Late 1800s. Western Australia woomera with double incised zigzag linear decoration to front. Spinifex resin handle, adzed on verso. Large, repaired break. Western Desert, Western Australia. 68 x 11 cm.
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Aboriginal spear thrower. Mid-Late 1800s. Southeastern Australia woomera carved from a single piece of wood. Incised decorations on both sides, shaft has been broken & glued back together. New South Wales. 84 x 8 cm.
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2x carved tribal gourds. Perhaps Spanish colonial. Diameter; approx 10.5 cm each.
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Papua New Guinea club. Early- mid 1900s. Club with figure carved on both sides at the handle end - black patina from tribal use. Sepik River. 136 x 4 cm.
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Aboriginal spear thrower. Early- mid 1900s. Western Australia woomera with incised diamond pattern decoration to front, unfinished linear design on verso. Peg secured with kangaroo sinew. Western Desert, Western Australia. 59 x 6 cm.
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Papua New Guinea food pounder. Mid 1900s. Pounder with bulbous end and bird head carved into the handle end, patina from age & use. Sepik River. 83 x 4 cm
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Central Arnhem land bark cylinder. Mid-Late 1900s. Fastened with native bee or sugarbag wax - painted with ochres in clan symbols & designs: flying fox, water birds, fish, & raark patterns. Arnhem land, Northern Territory. 88 x 11 cm.
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Aboriginal spear thrower Early-Mid 1900s. Woomera with incised zigzag decoration to front, adzed at verso. Spinifex resin at handle end, peg fastened with kangaroo sinew & resin. Western Desert, Western Australia. 72 x 10 cm.
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Papua New Guinea needle. Mid 1900s. Used for repairing fishing nets & other odd jobs. Has a male figure with a pierced nose carved midway up shaft. Shaft has typical Sepik linear geometric designs on the mid-section above and below figure. Sepik River. 70 x 2 cm
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Aboriginal shield. 'Wunda Shield', Mid-late 1800s. Beewood or sheoak & ochre. Front incised with traditional zigzag pattern & coated in alternating lines of red & white ochre. Reverse carved with vertical fluted lines, handle has carved square pattern. Pilbara, Western Australia. 66 cm x 14 cm.
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Aboriginal spear thrower. Mid-Late 1800s. Southeastern Australia woomera carved from a single piece of wood, patina from age & use. Victoria. 62 x 7 cm.
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Aboriginal spear thrower. Mid - late 1800s. Sharply incised meandering design, peg bound with kangaroo sinew, spinifex resin handle. Western Desert, Western Australia. 68 cm x 14 cm.
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Artist unknown. A Tiwi Islands, carved and painted hardwood, female figure. Acrylic and natural ochres. Purportedly collected from the region in the 1960's. 93 x 15 cm.
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3x books, Aboriginal Art and Australia. • 'Bradshaw Art of the Kimberley', by Graham and L. Walsh. First edition. Excellent condition. Published 2000. Takarakka Nowan Kas publications. (the seminal work for Kimberley rock art). • 'History of Australasia', by David Blair. Published 1879. Includes W.A. Maps, lithographs, etc. Gilt leather cover. Condition; not good. • 'Burrup rock art', by Mike Donaldson. First edition. Excellent condition, with dust jacket. Published 2009, by Wildrocks publications. (3)
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5 x art books. • Arthur Spartalis. 'A survey of W.A. Art from 1696' published 2008. • Edward (Ted), Craig. 'Australian Art, auction records, 1973-75'. (the rare 1st volume). • Andrew Gaynor. 'Guy grey Smith life Force'. • Jack Lovel. The Architecture of Iwan Iwanoff. (signed by the author and numbered 8/200, published 2021). • Dorothy Erickson 'Art & design in W.A. Perth Technical college, 1900-2000. Published 2000. (5)
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3x volumes 'Picturesque atlas of Australasia' by Andrew Garran. Published 1886. Contains over 800 wood block engravings of city and country views as well as maps. The W.A. Section includes a Perth Panorama from Kings park, a two page map, Fremantle, hay Street etc. Basically good condition with matching black leather and gilt bindings. (3)
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A French Louis XV style side table. Having quartered veneers on the top, cabriole legs with well carved 'Knees' and a pull out drawer. In mixed timbers, early 20th century, height 72 cm, width 88 cm, depth 55 cm
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A Muller Freres table lamp in pate de verre glass, in autumn colours. Supported by a wrought iron base. Signed on the glass, height 33, width 36 cm.
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A Cope & Austin Victorian mahogany cheval mirror circa. 19th century, height 156, width 82 cm
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A substantial timber & leather desk by Malerba, made in Italy. Timber legs, leather table top, featuring 2x pull out drawers, length 181 cm, width 90 cm, height 76 cm
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A good size French mantle mirror. Of rococco design carved walnut. The glass bevelled. Probably early 20th century, length 91, cm, height 180 cm.
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Edwardian oak occasional table. With tilt up sides. Diameter: 59 cm, cm, height 49 cm.
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An Italian mid century games table featuring interchangeable gaming table tops including, chess, checkers, backgammon, roulet wheel, chips, counters, playing pieces, and more, length 77 cm, width 77 cm, height 75 cm
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An Edwardian oak ladies writing desk with leather top. Featuring nine drawers total, 3 in the desk and 3 in both side, length 107, width 60, cm, height 76 cm
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6x mid 20th century jarrah, upholstered chairs. Probably by Catt, six chairs total, height 92, width 43 cm
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Louis XVI style leather topped French writing desk featuring 3 drawers, length 140 cm, width 77 cm, height 77 cm
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Cast iron table with a marble top. (needs work to assemble), height 72 cm, width 99 cm depth: 51 cm.
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An Edwardian oak occasional table. Featuring barley twist legs. Ex chief Justice Burt, bought from a house estate in 1974, height 77 cm
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A Georgian style mahogany open bookcase. Featuring double cupboards, 4x adjustable shelves. The cupboards backboard has been removed, length 134 cm, width 44 cm, height 248 cm
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A mid 20th century jarrah coffee table, attributed to Catt furniture. Lift out top having a white melamine optional reverse side. The top 92 cm square, height 46 cm.
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A pair of jarrah mid 20th century, square, low, occasional tables, height 46 cm. Square 51 cm
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Walnut tall reeded Stand/Plinth early 20th century cm, height 129 cm
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A pair of 'Wassily' armchairs. Designed by Marcel Breuer, C. 1925. Each with a 'Made in Italy' label and with the name 'Gavina.' numbered '1780' & '1781.' chromed steel frame and tan leather.
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Early 20th century jarrah pedestal, height 110 cm.
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A nest of 3 French side tables featuring geometric kingwood veneers, subdued cabriole legs, with the largest of the 3 displaying a central marquetry motif. Nest total dimensions: length 61 cm, width 50 cm, height 51.5 cm (3)
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A jarrah reeded, 4 sided pedestal. Circa. Early 20th century cm, height 97 cm
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A Le Corbusier LC4 brown Cowhide lounge having it's cushion original cushion and steel base. The LC4 chaise longue is arguably one of the most famous items from the iconic Le Corbusier furniture collection, length 160 cm, width 55 cm, height 62 cm note: the bottom left strap has torn, see image
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A pair of classically styled 4 branch table chandeliers. Tear shape and circular florl motif glass drops. Each with 4 lights. (bulbs missing).
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A tall hardwood carved Eastern style lamp with shade. Total height, inluding shade: 92 cm
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A grand piano by Grotrian Steinweg (of Braunchweig, Germany). Regarded as a maker of premium pianos. Serial number 19418. It is noted that the Steinweg family in New York Anglicised its name to 'Steinway' and in 1853 founded the firm, 'Steinway and Sons'. A search of serial numbers, dates this piano as from 1872/3. Having a black ebonised case, tapered legs upon brass castors, ivory keys and a slide out sheet music stand. Inlaid with brass above the keys, 'Grotrian, Steinweg nachf, Braunschweig'. This…
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William IV mahogany double seater sofa, length 213 cm, width 72 cm, height 95 cm
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Old charm by wood Bros early 20th century oak telephone seat & table, length: 93 cm, width 46 cm, height 74 cm
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A Baroque Italian style mirror carved timber, parcel silver gilt and stain. (probably 20th century)
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A modular mid 20th century jarrah wall unit with matching side unit made by Catt furniture, WA. Having a variety of set up options. Glass cabinet with 2 shelves and closed cupboards featuring inserts. Combined length 381 cm, depth 44, cm, height 110 cm.
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A jarrah mid 20th century buffet unit, made by Catt with 4x central drawers and 2x cupboard doors, length 177, width 50, cm, height 81 cm
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A round jarrah dining table by Catt. Diameter: 137, cm, height 74 cm
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William IV mahogany breakfront 4 door library bookcase featuring 4x upper glazed doors, adjustable shelving and 4x bottom cupboards, length 244 cm, depth 42 cm, height 227 cm
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An Italian mid 20th century glazed Pottery lamp. Ceramic height: 55 cm, plus shade. Inscribed under the glaze - on base, 'Italy 1025/55.'
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A French refectory style table. Having wrought iron legs, the top of 'Honey' coloured solid oak. The iron supports painted black. 20th century, height 74, width 200 cm, depth 83 cm
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A substantial jarrah desk. By the esteemed south West Australian maker, Robbie Malcolm. Two drawers, and turned legs. Cm, width 190 cm, depth 104, cm, height 79 cm.
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A Morrocan, Berber, Kilim rug. In cotton and camel hair, having a tribal design of red, white and blue bands and diamond motifs. 111 x 195 cm.
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A Persian wool runner. A busy, complex design featuring an all over pattern of flower lozenges within multiple external borders. 346 x 82 cm.
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A Turkish silk 'Hereke' rug in vibrant reds & blues. 82 x 126 cm
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A Persian wool rug central medalion upon a white ground and floral motifs against a 'Rust' red ground
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A finely woven with a Dense knot Count, Kashmiri silk rug. In fauns, off whites, greens etc having a variety of floral motifs, palmettes and multiple borders. 185 x 296 cm.
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A Persian Nain wool rug. Having a central 'Star' medalion upon a red ground, with blue and off white border. 113 x 183 cm
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A Persian, Heraki silk rug. In pinks, tans and with pistachio coloured borders and panels of Islamic script. 101 cm x 152 cm.
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A Persian wool short runner. In the unusual colours of green upon an off white ground. 212 cm x 79 cm.
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A Persian wool rug. Primarily in shades of red and blue having off white diamond shapes within the main central panel. 101 cm x 156 cm.
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An Islamic vintage prayer rug. The central panel in turquoise. Surrounded by intrical floral & geometrical designs. 121 cm x 87 cm.
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An Eastern Persian, geometric patterned wool rug. In mid to dark blues - upon a vibrant red ground. 181 cm x 227 cm.
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An Indian/ Nepalese? hand woven wool rug. Haring on ivory ground with scrolled motifs in iron red and pale blue/ green. Retailed by Jenny Jones rugs, Claremont. 183 cm x 250 cm.
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A Persian pictorial wool rug. Depicts warriors on horseback against a pink ground. The border in green containing lozenges of Islamic script. 110 cm x 172 cm.
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A Persian rug 'Runner'. Vibrant red with alternate green and white lozenges. Cm, width 69 cm, length 285 cm.
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Mixed timber carved mantle clock by Junghans of Wurttemberg. C. Early 20th century. Chimes a gong. Working.
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A large, Impressively sized 8 day, English, mantel clock. C. Early 19th century. Having a number of features, including a mahogany case, gilt metal mounts with classical gilt columns each side of the dial. The main dial with silvered chapter ring displaying both Roman and Arabic numerals. The 3 x subsidary dials being a chime/ silent function, an advance/ retard function and a dial to change the musical tune. The clock sounds a partial tune, each quarter (from it's 8 bells), and sounds the hour with it's…
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A 19th century, fine French or Swiss, brass carriage clock. Having enameled and gilt side panels depicting birds and flowers. The front dial panel - the same, and with gilt Roman numerals. Chimes the half hour and each hour. Also with a repeat function. (working well when catalogued) 15 cm x 9.5 cm x 8.5 cm.
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A Junghams wall clock. C. 1920's. Oak case, silvered dial, visible pendulum. Working when catalogued. 8 day movement, with Westminster chime. (with envelope of service receipts etc.) (Chimes could do with some minor adjustment), height 77 cm.
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A Dutch 20th century timber cased mantle clock. By the well regarded 'Warmink' Company. (also known as a 'Wuba' clock). Mechanical spring driven, chimes two bells on the hour & half hourly. In excellent condition with key, moon phase etc, height 22.5 cm, width 17 cm.
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A Vienna regulator, wall clock, double weight driven. Chimes a gong. Requires service C.1900.
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Continental heavily carved rococo style longcase clock. The dial flanked by two putti. Having a Westminster chime. The whole driven by 3x brass weights and a visible pendulum, through the glass door. Mid to late 20th century, height 204 cm (without stand), width 64 cm, depth 28 cm.
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A good Royal Worcester potpourri vase, decorated and signed by Harry Davis. Hand painted and gilded against a Royal Blue ground, depicting a courting couple with classical ruins in the distance. Factory printed marks to base, height 24.5 cm.
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Moorcroft kookaburra vase. With box, height 25 cm.
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4 x Wedgwood or Wedgwood Jasperware style items. • blue and white Jasperware style, 'Bottle vase', having classical figures, height 22 cm. • a Wedgwood dark blue and white jardiniere (lower rim varnished - perhaps repaired), height 18.5 cm. • a Jasperware style blue and white jardiniere plus stand. (minor defects), height 17 cm. • an unusual pink and white Wedgwood wall, year plaque (2008). With wire hanger. Diameter: 18.7 cm. (4)
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3x modern Moorcroft Pottery. Vases depicting red flowers. Factory marks on the bases. Heights 14 cm, 12 cm & 11 cm. (3)
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A Royal Copenhagen, (Denmark), hand painted, ceramic lamp. Depicts a sailing ship flying a Danish flag, approaching a coastline. With shade. Early to mid 20th century, height (ceramic only) 23 cm.
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A pair of Derby porcelain works, lidded, potpourri vases. The lidded bowls each supported by gilt 'Dolphins'. Each with painted puce coloured factory mark, Crown, cross and a 'D'. C. 1800. Each with a painted depiction of seashells, and signed 'Jones', lower right in each image. Total height, 22 cm. (2)
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A 19th century Royal Worcester 12 piece dessert service, dated 1874, (printed marks). 6 x plates, 2 x high tazzas and 4 x low tazzas. In 'Celadon' green grounds with gilt borders and accents. The hand painting of flower sprays and birds plus insects. English birds - robins, swallows etc. Pattern #9357. The flowers, most likely painted by George Hundley and the birds/insects most likely by John Hopewell. (12)
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A set of 8 cabinet plates in the style of Coalport. Each stamped 'Apsley Pellatt and Co.' good condition, except 2 with hairline cracks to their bases. C. Late 19th century. Diameter: 22 cm. (8)
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2x modern Moorcroft Pottery. Both by & signed, Phillip Gibson. The ewer, cm, height 24 cm, dated 2001. The vase, cm, height 18 cm, dated 2001. (2)
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2x likely German porcelain figurines. Lady at her dressing table, accomanied by her pet terrier sitting upon a cushion. Underglaze blue makers mark on the plinth, probably Dresden, cm, height 18.5 cm. Probably 20th century. A courting couple attended by the ladies maid. Finely modelled in good condition except some inconistencies in the lace of the dresses - (perhaps firing issues). Probably 19th century. Meissen style, crossed swords, underglaze blue mark to base, with an added 'E' and 'C' ? cm, height 25…
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A pair of Royal Doulton Lambeth glazed & enamelled vases. C. Late 19th, early 20th century. Having a Persian shape with a long neck, flared at the top and with a bulbous base, height 30 cm.
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A pair of Mintons 2 handled, lidded vases. Gilt handles and borders. Vignettes of roses against a sky blue ground - with gold 'Droplets'. (both lids repaired), height 18.5 cm (2)
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4x Pottery. Merric Boyd, small bowl, with blue landscape pattern, signed & dated 1937 to base. Diameter: 10 cm. Pottery jug, leaf design, branch handle. Signed to base. (Indescipherable), height 11 cm. Remued, large vase. Grapes & leaves decoration. Signed & inscribed 'Hand made 422M' on base, height 20.5 cm. Royal Doulton studio pottery vase. Factory imprint marks to base, height 16 cm.
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A large, classically modelled parian ware figure of a man resting upon a hammer & Anvil. Excellent condition except for a fine hairline crack in the base. 19th century, height 48 cm
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A set of 8 porcelain horses. Six by Beswick and two by Royal Doulton. Highest example: 20 cm. (8)
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A Clarice Cliff, Lorna pattern salt and pepper. Connical shapes, un-marked, height 8 cm each. (2)
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Gucci letter opener and magnifying glass 2x pieces total. Both with blue handles. Both stamped 'Gucci made in Italy' on their handle base. (2)
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Christian Dior. Gypsy, leather Ruffle, beige.
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A collection of Elvis Presley ties by Superba. Included designs: • #010 all Shook up • #011 Suspicious Minds • #009 You're the Devil in Disguise • Suspicious Minds • #009 You're the Devil in Disguise • #001 Return to Sender • #012 Burning love • #009 You're the Devil in Disguise • #011 Suspious Minds • #You're the Devil in Disguise
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Jimmy Choo handbag. Lime green leather, snake skin trim, orange composite bead detail.
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Gucci pouch. Tapestry Hysteria print.
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