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Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts — Sotheby's

Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:553
Sale Title:Fine Furniture & Decorative ArtsLots with images:535
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:345
Date:5-Apr-2011
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A Louis XVI style walnut fauteuil, 19th century, the foliate carved crest rail above a padded tablet back, arms and seat, raised on cabriole legs
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A French walnut marble top wine table, 19th century, the oval marble inset hinged top with brass gallery edge, raised on fluted supports and short out swept feet 87 cm wide, 66 cm deep, 73 cm high
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A Louis XVI style gilt wood firescreen, 19th century, the scrolling acanthus carved surround raised on four similarly decorated out swept legs 67 cm wide, 114 cm high
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A large terracotta figure group of two Frolicking putti, French, late 18th century, in the manner of Francois Boucher, modelled as two semi-draped putti playing with a hat in a rustic landscape with flowers and wheatsheaves 100 cm wide, 90 cm Deeep, 125 cm high
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An Italian marble figure group, circa 1890, modelled as two semi-draped frolicking putti 82 cm high
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An English satinwood armchair, 19th century, cith three collapsible circular tiers, raised on a graduated standard and tripartite pedestal base 60 cm diameter, 102 cm high
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An English satinwood armchair, 19th century, the shield shaped back with knopped vertical splats, out swept arms and gros point tapestry seat raised on tapering legs
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An English satinwood demi-lune side table, 19th century, the sunburst veneered top above a serpentine frieze, raised on tapering square legs 123 cm wide, 62 cm deep, 74 cm high
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A large Regency Chippendale style giltwood overmantel mirror, after a design by Thomas Johnson, of shaped triangular form, hung and divided by ornately carved foliate scrolls and swags, centred by a comic rustic scene of a boy, a goat and a pig, within a rock work frame approximately 240 by 210 cm
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A French marble top two-tier occasional table, with circular grey veined marble graduated tiers supported on a fluted tapering standard and three outswept legs 82 cm high, 77 cm diameter
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A gilt wood overmantel mirror, English, 19th century, the shaped plate within a foliate and floriate relief molded surround, centred by a shell cresting 174 by 122 cm
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Two large panelled hardwood doors, English, 18th century, each decorated to one side with relief molded classical foliate swags, reputedly from the scullery entrance at Blenheim Palace (2) 112 cm wide, 232 cm high
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A pair of Adam style pine fire surrounds, English, 18th century, each with a stepped dentil cornice above a foliate swag decorated frieze (2) 180 cm wide, 22 cm deep, 160 cm high
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A Beidermeier walnut salon mirror, 19th century, the shaped plate within a classical architectural surround 156 by 74 cm
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A large Italian alabaster and marble figural light and pedestal, circa 1920, modelled as a standing semi-draped female holding aloft an orb light, raised on a stepped grey veined carrara marble pedestal the figure 137 cm high, 260 cm high Overall
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A cut crystal and ormolu punch bowl, 19th century, scalloped rim and a band of star motifs on ormolu stand terminating in dolphin feet 30 cm diameter
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A set of six Georgian crystal glass Washers, each of circular form with restrained decoration (6) 12 cm diameter
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A set of five wine glasses, a crystal jug and a cut glass celery jar, 19th century, the glasses of generous proportion and classical design, the celery jar of ovoid form on square base, the jug of baluster form with central band of geometric motifs (7) Celery jar 25 cm high
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A pair of Regency Irish cut crystal urns, each of campagna form with ornate carved classical decoration (2) 30 cm high
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A set of four English crystal wine jugs, 19th century, of baluster form with a fine band of leaf engraving and traditional hobnail motif to the body on circular bases (4) 26 cm high
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A collection of green glass dumps, early 19th century, of various shapes five with internal floral motifs and one more restrained in design (6) the tallest 20 cm high
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A collection of five ormolu mounts, probably French, 19th century, comprising three depicting boar's heads and two deer's head (5) 13 cm high
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A colonial ships log for the Ship 'Beulah', circa 1849, and a naval Commanders letter book, English, 19th century, the front page of the cloth bound log printed and inscribed 'A Log Book Containing the Proceedings on Board the Ship Beulah, From the Port of London to Port Phillip and Sydney, Commanded By Capt. J. H. Struben Commencing Decr. 4th, Kept By A. B. Narracott; the Vellum Bound Letter Book with Numerous Entries, and Signed David Milne (2), the Vellum Bound Book Was Possibly the Letter Book of…
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Keramic Art of Japan Audsley, George A., James L. Bowes, two leather bound volumes, quarto, original gold-stamped red leather and spine, David Marples, Lord Street, Liverpool, printer originally published in 1875, this was the first major work in English looking at a wide range of Japanese ceramic Art. Illustrated with chromolithographs and photographic reproductions of drawings in duo tone and black and white, the author, George Ashdown Audsley (1838-1925) was an accomplished architect, artist,…
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A German porcelain flower-encrusted vase and cover, circa 1880, of baluster form with entwined branch handles, relief decorated with exotic parrots amongst the flower encrusted body, the cover with conforming decoration surmounted by a brightly coloured parrot with wings spread, underglaze blue crossed swords mark 62 cm high
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An ormolu mounted porcelain vase, French, 19th century, in the form of a cornucopia, finely painted with birds and floral sprays, the ormolu mounts with acanthus leaf motifs and exotic bird detail on a turquoise green ground 33 cm high
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Two cornucopia porcelain vases, French, 19th century, each decorated on turquoise and gilt ground, one decorated with delicate floral sprays (2) 26 cm high
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Pair of Continental porcelain cache pots on stand, circa 1860, Aof circular form, with grotesque mask moulded handles, painted with a continuous frieze of pan and his attendants playing musical instruments, within foliate gilt borders, the stand with conforming decoration raised on three lion paw feet (2) 15 cm high
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A Spode dessert service, circa 1830, comprising eighteen plates, nine shaped oval dishes, four bowls, two rectangular dishes, a pair of covered creamers on stand and a large oval comport, each finely painted and gilt with a fruit composition within a burgundy border, puce factory marks (36) the comport 36 cm long
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A Spode armorial porcelain part dinner set, circa 1820, comprising eleven large dinner plates, three entree plates, six bowls and a large rectangular platter each with a green and gilt border centred by an armorial with a pendant order of the garter and inscribed Deo Parti Aeque Fidelis, puce factory marks (21) the platter 36 cm wide
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An English part teaset, probably Minton, circa 1830, comprising thirteen saucers, eight teacups, five coffee cups, a creamer, a sugar bowl (no cover) and a slops bowls, each painted and gilt with a landscape scene within an apricot border (29) the bowl 17. 5 cm diameter
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A volume of Indian erotic paintings, 19th century, comprising fourteen finely painted erotic scenes, tissue dividers, orange borders, black morrocco leather and cloth cover and binding, each image 24 by 12. 5 cm
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A volume of Indian erotic paintings, 19th century, comprising fourteen finely painted erotic scenes, tissue dividers, red leather and velvet cover and binding, each image 23 by 16.5 cm
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An Anglo-Indian lac-engraved ivory box, 19th century, of rectangular form, decorated with a scene of a central scene of colonnaded palace within scrolling foliate borders, bun feet 36 cm wide, 25 cm deep, 11.5 cm high
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An Anglo-Indian ivory and lac-engraved sewing box, Vizagapatam, second quarter 19th century, the domed and fluted hinged top revealing a fitted engraved ivory and sandalwood interior with removable tray divided into compartments, the lid with a hinged panel engraved with a landscape, above a conforming apron drawer, raised on gilt brass feet 34 cm wide, 28 cm deep, 32 cm high
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An Indian silver mounted ruby and diamond set hardstone box, the rectangular body and cover pierced and carved with arabesques and decorated with delicate scrolling floral sprays of small rubies and diamonds 13 cm wide, 9.5 cm deep, 9 cm high
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A Regency Anglo-Indian Elk antler, ivory and Lac-engraved tea caddy, Vizagapatam, of rectangular form, the hinged top opening to an ebony and sandalwood lined fitted interior with two foliate decorated lac-engraved ivory tea boxes centred by a cut glass mixing bowl, on squat bun feet 38. 5 cm wide, 23. 5 cm deep, 17 cm high
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A pair of white Tusks by Tony White, each tusk mounted in sterling silver, on a cream stone plinth (2) 82 cm high
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An Italian marble bust of a girl, by H. Guirlandi, circa 1900, classically draped with her head turned to one side 57 cm high
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An Italian bronze figure of Diana, signed A. Minasi, Napoli, the standing classically draped female figure raised on a circular plinth 83 cm high
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A verde marble pedestal, 19th century, the octagonal foot and fluted standard supporting a square platform top 107 cm high
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A bronze mask, after the antique, in the Graeco-Roman style with full beard and curling hair the mask with stand 35 cm high
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A pair of large painted hardwood Indian Elephants, each standing figure with curled trunk richly caparisoned in colours of blue, red, gold and black(2)140 cm wide, 70 cm deep, 116 cm high
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A pair of decorative blackamoor figures, each attired in opulent dress, holding aloft a torchere for a candle (2) 162 cm high
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An ivory intaglio portrait miniature, late 18th century, the circular plaque relief carved with the profile of a lady in 18th century attire the plaque 6. 5 cm diameter, the frame 10. 5 cm diameter
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A pair of gilt bronze Candleabra, the six branch arms with central candle mount, ornately cast with scrolling acanthus leaves, lion masks paw feet on a tipod base (2) 61 cm high
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A bronze bust of Ceasar, after the antique, with sombre expression, wearing foliate decorated armour 58 cm high
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A verde marble pedestal, 19th century, the fluted standard supporting a circular platform top 107 cm high
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A French bronze and Sienna marble clock garniture, circa 1850, comprising a mantel clock with count wheel strike silk suspension movement, striking on a bell, surmounted by the figure of a goddess and her hound and a pair of matching candelabra modeled as classical winged female caryatids holding aloft a gilt bronze circlet emanating three cornucopia sconces, the clock face signed Calle Rue Bichelieu, No.
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A French bronze Bacchanalian group, Triomphe de Bacchus, after Clodion, circa 1890, modelled as two classically draped figures and putti with flowers to their hair, raised on an oval griotte marble base, scripted signature Clodion 42 cm high
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A French bronze and marble torchere, 19th century, the circular green marble bowl on three fluted bronze supports with lion paw feet and a conforming tripartite stand 36 cm diameter, 56 cm high
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A Chinoiserie longcase clock, Thomas bridge, London, circa 1695, inside count-wheel strike, anchor escapement, brass dial, Roman numerals, date aperture and subsidiary seconds, gilt putti molded spandrels, the dial signed Thomas bridge, Londini, Fecit, the Japanned lacquer case decorated and gilt with oriental scenes on a rich red ground 192 cm high
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A Louis XV style gilt bronze wall light, 19th century, in the form of three delicately entwined branches terminating in sconces 52 cm high
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A pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze wall lights, 19th century, each in the form of three delicately entwined branches terminating in sconces (2) 57 cm high
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Angela Bakker contemporary ceramic sculpture, the female figure decorated in terracotta, deep blue and sage green, circular motifs 80 cm high
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A Pippin Drysdale ceramic bowl, decorated in a contemporary style, in deep aubergine, midnight blue and gold colours 25 cm Diamater
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Pro Hart (1928-2006), picnic Races, oil on board signed 'Pro Hart' lower left 61 by 61 cm
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Donald Friend (1915-1989) the Battle Hyme of the Gay Militants, watercolour and ink on paper signed and inscribed ‘The Battle Hyme of the Gay Militants / Donald friend' upper left 36 by 49. 5 cm
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Travis Webber (Born 1900) Poplars, oil on canvas on board signed and dated 'Travis Webber 46' lower right 41 by 51 cm
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Dixon Copes (born 1914), old Hay Barn, oil on board signed 'Dixon Copes' lower right 29 by 35.5 cm
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Dixon Copes (Born 1914) Megalong Valley, oil on board signed 'Dixon Copes' lower right 39. 5 by 49. 5 cm
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Lance Solomon (1913-1989) Sunday Walk, oil on board signed 'Lance Solomon' lower right 38 by 43. 5 cm
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Frederick James Elliott, (working, circa 1890 - 1930), Ship Coming in to harbour, watercolour, signed 'F. Elliot' lower right 42 x 73 cm
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Margaret McLEAN (1877-1962) Olinda, Victoria, oil on canvas on board signed 'Margaret McLean' lower right 25 by 35. 5 cm Studio label verso printed ‘Studio door, from 125 Collins Street, Margaret McLean'
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European school, 19th century French ships At harbour, oil on canvas 59 by 105 cm
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Australian school landscape with Homestead, oil on board 25. 5 by 35. 5 cm
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Attributed to Tina Blau-Lang (1845-1916) Canal scene, oil on canvas board signed 'T. Blau' lower left 22. 5 by 31. 5 cm
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After Thomas Sidney Cooper, Cattle and Sheep, oil on board 29. 5 by 37. 5 cm
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William Wallis (1860-1942), polar bears, watercolour, pastel and pencil on paper signed 'W. Wallis' lower left 39 by 54 cm, -
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Vinod Shah, bull and handler, oil on canvas on board signed 'Vinod Shah' lower right 61. 5 by 61. 5 cm
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Northern European School, still life with Hare and pheasant, oil on board 79 by 112 cm
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Northern European school, 19th century parrots and fruit, oil on canvas, 71 by 102 cm
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Henri Joseph Harpignies (1819-1916), Barbizon school Horses and boats with figures by a river, oil on canvas signed and dated 1883 lower right 74 by 60. 5 cm
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Klaus (Nicolaes) Molenaer (circa 1630-1676) Beach Near Zandvoort with figures and Castle, oil on canvas signed 'K. Molenaer' lower right 69. 5 by 101 cm
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A mahogany secretaire bookcase, circa 1790, the shaped pediment with central gilt wood cresting, above two mirrored doors opening to an arrangement of shelves and compartments, above a fall front with a further arrangement of compartments and drawers including a secret drawer, above four graduated drawers on shaped feet 99 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 238 cm high
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A Regency giltwood convex mirror with eagle surmount, the original circular mirror plate within a carved giltwood slip and carvetto frame surmounted by an eagle raised on foliate platform with oak leaf carvings to base and flanked by swags 112 by 64 cm
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A Regency mahogany drum table, the circular top with leather inset, the apron with four drawers and four blind drawers, raised on turned tripod column and sabre legs 89 cm diameter
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A Regency brass mounted flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, the stepped cornice above a pair of gilt brass mesh doors flanked by glazed doors enclosing shelves, the conforming lower section with a frieze drawer and panelled doors flanked by pilasters 234 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 242 cm high
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A Regency mahogany demi-lune fold over card table, the top with inlaid with ebony key pattern stringing and fitted with green baize underside, the apron with similar stringing, raised on tapering fluted legs 89 cm wide, 44 cm deep, 74 cm high. Provenance: Present owner purchased from bill Bradshaw Antiques, Queen Street, Woollahra
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A pair of large Doric oak columns, 18th century, each of restrained form (2) 245 cm high
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An English oak dresser base, late 17th/early 18th century, the rectangular plank top above four narrow drawers situated over two long, deep drawers with geometric mouldings and turned handles, raised on spiral twist and turned legs united by cross stretchers 206 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 88 cm high
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An oak wainscot chair, English, 18th century, the square back carved with circular medallions, square seat and turned front legs
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A pair of iron fire dogs with Sawtooth Ratchets and cup holders, late 18th century, of restrained form (2) 80 cm high
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A George III brass bound mahogany bucket, the oval bucket of boat shape with brass strapping 34 cm wide
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A George III brass bound mahogany bucket, the moulded stepped pediment above two short and three long drawers, the lower section with three long drawers, with shaped apron and splayed legs, brass escutcheons and handles 70 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 172 cm high
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A George III rosewood library table, of good patination, with brass stringing throughout, supported on a quatre-foil base with applied brass capped feet 158 cm wide,74 cm deep, 71 cm high
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A George II style gilt-gesso side chair, late 19th/early 20th century, with double crested rail centred by a stylised shell with foliate strapwork, the shield shape splat with a painted panel depicting a putto riding a winged mythical bird within foliate strapwork, scrolling stiles, green velvet upholstered seat, the apron with a painted panel of putto and raised on cabiole legs with mask head knees and terminating in paw feet a set of similar chairs was sold at Sotheby's New York, 22 October 2010, lot 108.
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A Regency giltwood mirror, of classical design, the rectangular architectural frame decorated with an indented row of spheres above a frieze painted with a chequered design over a rectangular mirror plate within a ribbed black ebonised border and flanked by fluted columns with palmette capitals and united by a stepped base 107 by 48 cm
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An 18th century six fold leather screen, each arched panel painted with exotic parrots flying amongst fruiting vines and leafy foliage 213 by 45. 5 cm, each panel
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A fine William and Mary marquetry inlaid walnut clock, Christopher Gould, London, circa 1700, the 11inch square brass dial engraved with foliate scrolls and score lines to borders, signed along the lower edge 'Chr. Gould Londoni fecit', cherub mask spandrels, silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring, date aperture and subsidiary silvered seconds ring, winding holes and blue steeled hands, anchor escapement and outside countwheel strike on bell.
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A George III mahogany musical longcase clock, 8 bells, 16 hammers, playing tunes on the hour and chiming on the 1/4 hour, finely engraved moon face with applied Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for silent strike and 2 tunes, subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, the central cartouche engraved 'Job Lousley, Blewberry, 1816', the hood decorated with three circular brass finials and restrained mahogany lower case 210 cm high
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A Victorian walnut bracket clock by Usher & Cole, circa 1880, triple fuse movement, chiming on eight bells, striking the hour on a gong, silver engraved dial and subsidiary dials for fast/slow and chime selection, within a domed architectural case with pilaster supports 45 cm wide, 26 cm deep, 63 cm high
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A Victorian overmantle mirror, the frame decorated with a central cartouche and acanthus detailing throughout 146 by 124 cm
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A Petit point needlework panel, English, late 18th century, depicting the mythological story of Deianira, Hercules and Nessus the tale of love, revenge and finally, death 71 by 53 cm
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A George III mahogany extension D-end dining table, the rounded rectangular top with one leaf above a band frieze, raised on ring turned legs 178 cm wide, 118 cm deep, 74 cm high
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An English oak and marquetry court cabinet, 18th century, the rectangular overhanging top supported by two carved columnar supports, the upper and lower section with an arrangement of arch panelled doors, the whole decorated with foliate marquetry inlay 195 cm wide, 71 cm deep, 176 cm high
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A walnut lowboy, Irish, late 18th century, the rectangular top above a small central drawer with original escutcheon, supported by shaped chamfered legs and hoof feet 61 cm wide, 35 cm deep, 68 cm high
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A mahogany corner cupboard, late 19th century, the shaped pediment above two concave shaped glazed doors, opening to reveal an arrangement of shelves, the lower section with concave shaped doors decorated with painted panels of putti and mythical dragons. 38 cm high
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A mahogany wheel barometer by L. Barnascone, Trinbridge, 19th century, the banjo-shaped string-inlaid case with a swan-neck pediment above a silvered 'dry/damp' dial and thermometer gauge, silvered vernier dial beneath, the lower part with a silvered spirit level gauge, the vernier dial engraved 'L. Barnascone, Trinbridge' 96 cm high
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A William IV rosewood and satinwood inlaid games table, the three quarter gallery edge top with parquetry games board above a frieze with two drawers, on square supports and squat bun feet 76 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 71 cm high
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