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March Art & Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:858
Sale Title:March Art & Antique AuctionLots with images:106
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:606
Date:22-Mar-2011
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A pair of ivory elephant tusks each carved with panels in high relief of sinuous dragons amongst clouds, flanked by finely engraved studies of birds, flowering branches, grass and butterflies, both with calligraphic inscription and square seal mark signature. Length 49 cm
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Three carved pieces of Chinese hardstone. One pale translucent jade, squat spherical toggle, a red agate foliate lozenge shaped toggle and a carved
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A Chinese ivory tusk section vase, carved in low relief with a rocky alpine landscape, a pagoda and a small vessel in a river, raised on an old damaged wooden plinth. Height 11.5 cm
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A good Chinese carved bamboo section brush pot, deeply carved intaglio with a scene of firewood gatherers crossing a bridge, resting beside a pool and seated in a glade beneath spreading ancient pine trees. Height 14 cm diameter 9.5 cm
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A cinnabar lacquer vase, ovoid shape with a short trumpet neck, deeply carved with scenes of figures in a landscape in two panels reserved on a ground of a stylised foliate pattern. A conforming pattern decorates the neck and a band of fluting decorates the foot. Height 16.5 cm
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A carved Chinese apple green jade teapot of melon form, the handle modelled as the stem, along with three miniature jade tea bowls and a fine translucent mottled jade bowl with an everted rim. Teapot diameter 7 cm
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A good old Chinese hardwood carving of the god Shao-Lao who appears from the largest of a cluster of gourds. His long beard combines with the vegetable’s stem to meet at a rocky plinth base. Height 35 cm
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A good Chinese carved ivory study of the god Hotei. The god reclines, displaying his corpulent belly, and holds a string of mala beads in his left hand. On a rosewood stand. Length 18 cm
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An old Japanese bamboo paper knife, carved intaglio with a peasant figure in a landscape. Dark patination. Length 40 cm
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Eight Chinese rosewood vase stands, three (almost) pairs. Diameter 9.5 cm 11 cm 12 cm along with a single circular stand, diameter 83 and one square table form. Diameter 14 cm x 14 cm x 6.5 cm
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An 18th century style Chinese export ware porcelain oval jardiniere with two handles decorated with French armorial crests to either side, along with scattered floral sprigs between decorative borders at the foot and rim, the interior decorated with fish. Width 43.5 cm
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A 19th century Chinese reverse painting on glass featuring a dancer dancing before a woman seated at a table, painted in reds, greens, blacks, blues, whites and pinks. In later frame. Height 48 cm. Width 34 cm
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A Chinese white brass ink box of square shape, the lid engraved with various signatures and intaglio seal marks with traces of colour remaining. 80 mm x 80 mm x 3 cm
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A Japanese Toshi Yoshida woodblock print, ‘Bamboo Garden, Hakone Museum’, in dominant tones of green, mauve and red. Character marks and printed entitlement and signature to the margins. 24 cm x 38.5 cm framed under glass.
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A set of three Japanese Shin Hanga monochrome woodblock prints by Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) with signature and inscriptions along with seal marks in the prints. 23.5 cm x 480 each.
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Three fine Japanese ivory hair pins each with an oval fan shaped plaque painted and lacquered with a new moon viewed above flowering plants. Length 135 each.
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A Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a fisherman, stained red and green highlighted detail.
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A carved ivory netsuke of Hotei traditionally depicted as a laughing man with a huge belly symbolising his benevolent soul, signed. Height 5.1 cm
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A Japanese copper brazier, oblong shape, with two circular lids to the top, one revealing a charcoal brazier, the other a cavity for heating water. Width 21.5 cm
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A Japanese white bronze circular mirror on an old rosewood stand, the back of the mirror decoratively cast with numerous rondells of various birds in flight encircling a central boss pierced to take a ribbon modelled as a tortoise and two cranes representative of longevity fly above it. The rosewood stand is carved as naturalistic ancient tree branch. Some losses. Diameter 11.3 cm
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An old Japanese Mulberry wood smoker’s companion with a metal receptacle and a pierced dome cover for burning charcoal to light long pipes and cigarettes, the base with small fitted compartments. Height 24 cm
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A fine Japanese cloisonne box, the hinged lid decorated with a panel depicting a bird in flight amongst flowers on a ground of flower head motifs on a dark green ground, the walls similarly decorated. The gilt metal interior engraved with a swimming koi carp and rocky outcrops, the underside of the box decorated with fine inlaid wire floral design and raised on small bracket feet. 12 cm x 11 cm x 5.5 cm
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A pair of small late 19th century Japanese cloisonne vases of hexagonal baluster shape decorated with panels of flowers and exotic birds in polychrome colours, the base of each with iridescent enamel. Minor faults.
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A pair of 19th century Japanese cloisonne lidded jars of squat ovoid shape raised on three small feet, the lids with chrysanthemum bug finials, decorated with scattered flower head motifs and butterflies on a dark lilac ground. Repair to one lid. Height 10 cm
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A Japanese ivory carved figure of a fisherman, he stands upon a rocky outcrop placing a fish in a basket. A harpoon leans in the crook of his arm. 17 Two character signature incised on a red lacquer tablet inlaid under the base. Height 13 cm
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An old Japanese small sauce dish signed by Do Hachi, formed as a circular flower with sculptured petals, blush glaze to the rim, gilt highlights, six character mark in underglaze blue to base, ex the Gilbertson collection. Diameter 6.2 cm
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An old Japanese Nabashima footed bowl, the interior with underglaze blue decoration of a walking platform under weeping cherry detailed with iron red florals, the exterior with three groups of coins tied with ribbons, the foot underglazed with a comb design. Diameter 21.4 cm
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A Japanese ceramic vase glazed to replicate a Meiji bronze. Inverse baluster shape with incipient mask handles to the shoulder and an encircling band with raised rondels above cloud scroll motifs and circular relief bosses of stylised dragons, all on a matt worked surface marked ‘Made in Nippon’ under the foot. Height 31.5 cm
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A Japanese baluster vase glazed to resemble a Meiji bronze vessel with insipient horse head handles issuing from the shoulder, decorated with an encircling band to the body of strutting cranes and stiff leaf motifs around the neck. Impressed mark ‘Made in Nippon’ along with a four character seal mark under the foot. Small chip to foot. Height 34.5 cm
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A mid 20th century Japanese fine porcelain teaset with gilt decoration of a pagoda, shrine and landscape with chevron border on matt black ground, the base of the cups embossed with the portrait of a geisha, six cups, saucers and plates, sugar, cream and teapot.
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An early 20th century Satsuma wall plate, the black ground ornately gilded with pagoda and temple buildings within a coastal landscape, weeping willow and Mt Fujiyama to the background. Satsuma seal mark to the reverse. Diameter 31 cm
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A pair of good quality Japanese Kutani porcelain gourd vases with painted decoration of birds, animals and flowers in typical colours, the border gilded. Height 23.5 cm character marks on base of one, c. 1900. Hairline fracture to one body.
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A large old Japanese Imari charger of panelled form with serpentine rim, traditional decoration of florals, trellis type and plain blue florals, dominant tones of red, orange, blue and green, Meiji period. Diameter 47 cm
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A Japanese Imari porcelain wine bottle (Tokuri) complete with stopper, the entire baluster body decorated with flowering tendrils in iron red, cobalt blue and gilt. Height 23 cm
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A Kutani bottle vase with a typical iron red glaze, the squat spherical body painted in three panels with blossoming boughs, all highlighted with gilding. Height 24 cm
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A Japanese porcelain statuette of Fukurokuju, the god of longevity. He stands holding a scroll, an ancient reishi staff and wearing a polychrome enamel decorated robe. Impressed seal mark under base. Height 31 cm
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A Japanese blue and white porcelain charger decorated with three figures of gods and an attendant child standing in a garden landscape. Inscription painted under the foot. Diameter 39 cm
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A pair of small Japanese satsuma baluster vases painted with bamboo, birds, and flowers. Height 9.5 cm
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A Japanese wakazashi by Harima Daijyo Fujiwara Tadakuni, Hizen school, circa 1664. The blade (51.1 cm) with ko niedeki suguha midare hamon. The tang with single hole and engraved signature Kawachi Kami Fujiwara. Additionally engraved to the opposite side of the tang and inlaid with gold is a Kinzogan Mei (two body cutting test) performed by Yamano Kauemon Nagahisa, the official tester for the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. The test performed on 11 June Kanbun year. In black lacquer saya. The hilt, silk bound…
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A Japanese katana by Toshiyoshi. Yamashiro-Hamabe school, circa 1780. The blade (58.1 cm) with choji/gonome hamon. The tang (17.1 cm) with gi-mei (false signature) removed and one fixing hole. In textured black lacquer saya with horn fittings. The silk bound, ray-skin covered hilt with shakudo/gilt menuki of dragon clasping a pearl. The shakudo fuchi/kashira decorated with dragonflies. The iron tsuba of oval quatefoil shape, carved and inlaid with copper/silver/gold theme of a dragonfly hovering above a…
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A Japanese katana by Kanenobu. Mino school, c.1624. The blade (65.3 cm) with suguha midare hamon. The tang (21.1 cm) with four holes and engraved partial signature (six characters) slightly shortened. In red lacquer saya. The hilt, silk bound rayskin covered with gilt metal menuki of dragon encircling a double edged sword. The fuchi carved with reishi clouds and inlaid gold swastika lightening. The shakudo kashira with two mons of the Tachibana family. The iron tsuba stamped with chrysanthemums to one side…
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A collection of four Austrian Art Deco small ceramic pieces, includes Anzengruber comical duck, Gmundner bird, etc.
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A Royal Copenhagen cat in grey and white tones. Height 4 cm
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A pair of early 20th century large Staffordshire spaniels, white with worn gold embellishment, glass eyes. Height 7 cm. Width 25 cm
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A pair of early 20th century small Staffordshire spaniels with lustre spots and collars. Height 17 cm. Width 13 cm
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A pair of old Staffordshire mantel dogs as spaniels, gilt collars and chains with ears, tails and patches picked out in brown/red. Height 23 cm. Width 15 cm
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Two Beswick King Charles spaniels, one brown and white, the other black and white with small brown patches to the face. Height 13 cm length 19 cm
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A Royal Doulton figurine of a rough head terrier designed by Frederick Daws, issued 1931-1960, HN1013. Height 14 cm length 7 cm
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A Beswick model of a huntsman on rearing horse. Professional restoration.
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A Grace Seccombe figurine of a kookaburra sitting on a log, signed to base. Height 7 cm
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A Royal Copenhagen figurine of a little girl crying over spilt milk. Height 8 cm
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A Royal Copenhagen figurine of a young seated girl cuddling her doll. Height 3 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby ‘Signature Edition’ paperweight, ‘Devonian Fox Cub’, edition of 1500 designed by Jane James, gilded highlights. Length 11.5 cm. Height 8.3 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby ‘Signature Edition’ paperweight, ‘Devonian Vixen’, edition of 1500 designed by Jane James. Height 14.5 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby paperweight ‘Moonlight Badger’ an exclusive for the collector’s guild. Length 16 cm. Height 7 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby owl paperweight. Length 13 cm. Height 7.5 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby ‘Tawny’ Owl paperweight. Height 9.5 cm length 9 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby Imari ‘Puffin’ paperweight. Height 12 cm length 9 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby Imari paperweight as an owl, typical decoration and with gilt enrichments. Height 8 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby Imari paperweight of a seated grinning cat, early version with white type button to base, gilded highlights. Height 13 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby Imari paperweight as a hummingbird, with original packing box. Height 10 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby Imari paperweight as a small seated grinning cat, gilt enrichments, complete with original packing box. Height 8 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby Imari paperweight as a duck, gilt enrichments, early version with white porcelain button type plug to base. Length 12 cm. Height 7 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby Imari paperweight as a seated rabbit, an exclusive for the Collector’s Guild, with original packing box. Length 8 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby Imari paperweight, ‘Pacific Angel Fish’, an exclusive edition numbered 1475/2500, gilt enrichments, complete with original packing box. Height 12 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby Imari paperweight, ‘Guppy’, an exclusive edition numbered 1206/2500, original packing box. Height 12 cm
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A Beswick bird figurine, perched on a floral and rocky outcrop, in colours of blue, yellow, red and green, impressed marks and model no. 92.9 cm Height 14.5 cm
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A Branksome English china part dinner set including plates, bowls, ashettes, cups, tureens, gravy boats, jugs, etc. Pale celadon glazed interiors with pale caramel glazed exteriors.
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A Branksome English china part dinner set including plates, bowls, ashette, teaset and a gravy boat. Pale lemon glazed interiors and moonstone exteriors.
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A large German figurine, ‘The Chest Players’, painted in polychrome, gilded and decorated with a lace frill. Length 40 cm Some distress.
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An amphora Art Nouveau vase of circular shape modelled and painted with four lily leaves, the gilded stems surrounding the central tapering column support and circular base. Height 21 cm impressed marks, c.1910.
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An 18th century large blue Delft charger (restored). Diameter 34 cm Along with a Portuguese Majolica glazed earthenware plate depicting a saint (restored). Diameter 24 cm
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A Victorian period Staffordshire blue and white willow pattern ashette. Length 41 cm
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A Victorian period Staffordshire blue and white willow pattern ashette. Length 40 cm
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A large 19th century Majolica china urn with handles decoratively moulded as satyrs, with no lid and foot restored. Height 34 cm
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A Wedgwood Majolica Stilton cheese dish and cover, circular plinth base with two handles and a conforming cylindrical cover surmounted by a cow finial. Numerous faults. Height 30 cm
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A Georgian period Derby shallow dish decorated in the Imari pallet with a blossom tree and a bird in tones of blue, red and green with gilt highlights, painted red mark to reverse. Diameter 17.8 cm
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C. Bauer (German 19th century), plaque, a painting on porcelain after F Keller. Tavern scene with raconteurs, signed, painted on circular porcelain plaque (30.5 cm) by Fisher & Mieg, Pirkenhammer, circa 1857-1875, in gilt frame. 49 cm x 49 cm
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C. Bauer (German 19th century), painting on porcelain after Albert Henry Payne. Schoolhouse scene with children auditioning, signed, painted on circular porcelain plaque (30.5 cm) by Fisher & Mieg, Pirkenhammer, circa 1857-1875, in gilt frame. 49 cm x 49 cm
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A pair of 19th century French Jacob Petit porcelain tea caddies of oblong shape with fluted corners, green and white with a polychrome floral painting and rich gilded decoration. Height 13.5 cm
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Five Victorian period tiles all featuring scenes from Shakespeare plays, designed by the Victorian freelance artists, Henry Stacey Marks, in brown and cream sepia tones, in frame.
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A pair of Victorian period tiles, depicting the season of autumn, made by Minton China Works. One tile is damaged. Height 5 cm. Width 15 cm
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A Victorian period French tile, heavily embossed decoration around the edge, the centre with a puppy in blues and browns. Height 15 cm. Width 15 cm
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A Victorian period French tile similar to the above in colours of mustard and mushroom. Height 15 cm. Width 15 cm
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A Victorian period French tile, the centre featuring a golden retriever with a basket of flowers in his mouth, framed by a belt and oak leaves, in green and blue. Height 15 cm. Width 15 cm
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A Victorian period tile featuring one of 'sop's Fables, 'The Dog and His Shadow', Mintons china works in black and cream tones. Height 15 cm. Width 15 cm
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A Victorian period tile featuring a biblical scene, Salome Dancing for Herod, Minton Hollins & Co., in black and mustard tones. Height 15 cm. Width 15 cm
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A Victorian period tile in black and mustard tones featuring a biblical scene, the Egyptian Pharoah’s daughter finding baby Moses in reeds, Minton Hollins & Co. Height 15 cm. Width 15 cm
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Three Victorian period tiles featuring scenes from ‘Little Red Riding Hood’, Wedgwood & Sons, in blue and white. Height 15 cm. Width 15 cm
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A Victorian period tile called ‘Cobweb’ featuring a fairy using a spider’s cobweb as a swing in grey and white, Wedgwood & Sons. Height 15 cm. Width 15 cm
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A Victorian period tile featuring the Arts & Crafts motif of a Viking long ship in a sea green tone. Height 15 cm. Width 15 cm
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A Victorian period tile featuring an illustration from Charles Dickens Barnaby Rudge. Height 15 cm. Width 15 cm
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A Victorian period tile featuring a Shakespearian proverb, ‘The mill will never grind with the water that has passed’, Minton Hollins & Co. Height 15 cm. Width 15 cm
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An early 20th century tile decorated in the Art Deco manner with the head of a woman in profile, in blue, green and mushroom tones. Height 15 cm. Width 15 cm
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A vintage china bottle coaster for the Dog’s Head Bottling, Read Bros. Ltd, London, decorated with the head of a bulldog and advertising the bottling company and Pale Ale. Some wear to edge. Diameter 14.5 cm
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An Amphora earthenware jug with multiple loop handles issuing from the short neck, a conforming bar joining the short spout, the walls with raised, pierced spoked wheel motifs on a graduated blue ground, decorated with trailing scrolls. Impressed factory marks. Height 21 cm
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A glazed stoneware water filter by Lipscombe & Co., London, swollen cylindrical shape, moulded with 19 Coat-of-Arms, Fleur-de-Lis, cartouches embossed with manufacturer’s name, etc. Lid absent. Height 31.5 cm
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A graduated pair of Staffordshire oval ashettes, decorated in blue and white with the ‘Willow’ pattern. The larger with maker’s mark P.W. & Co. to the back. Small rim chip. Width 400 and 38 cm
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Two French majolica plates, green glazed, moulded with vine leaves, one circular, diameter 20 cm the other oblong with handles formed from the vine stem. Width 24.5 cm
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A Rockingham china cabinet plate decorated to the centre with a flowering vine on a soft grey ground, framed by ornate gilt borders, a rare puce Griffin factory mark to the back and numbered 75 cm Some losses to paint and restoration. Diameter 23 cm
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