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Collectables, Jewellery, Furniture and a Maritime Collection from The Estate of Robert Muir — McKenzies Auctioneers

Auction House:McKenzies AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:355
Sale Title:Collectables, Jewellery, Furniture and a Maritime Collection from The Estate of Robert MuirLots with images:349
Auction Location:PerthPrices available:284
Date:30-Mar-2011
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Three Caithness glass paper weights, the Caithness trio designed by Colin Terris, L/E 53/750 1976, manufactured in Scotland diameter 9.2 cm
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A bronze Art Deco lady wall plaque c. 1940's, Continental (unsigned) cast bronze and dark green patina. Height 21 cm. Width 17 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white vase 20th century hand painted depicting Chinese theatrical figures. Height 40 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white plate 20th century hand painted with Chinese figures diameter 24 cm
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A pair of green celadon Ware vases 20th century bottle neck shape height 32.5 cm
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A French terracotta bust of a young peasant girl 19th century inscribed makers signature to back height 53 cm
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A rare Howson's flambe vase c. 1910, flambe glazed ceramic incised Howson's Hanley England. Height 24 cm
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A pair of Doulton Lambeth vases c. 1910 England, decorated glazed stoneware Doulton impressed mark, signed with artist's initials. Height 17.5 cm
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Wedgwood Jasperware classical Bolted urn c. 1900 England, Jasperware-dip, unglazed stoneware decorated with Grecian theatrical scenes height 15 cm
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Wedgwood Jasperware match Striker c. 1880 England, Jasperware-dip, unglazed stoneware height 9.3 cm. Diameter base 14 cm
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A rare Wedgwood black Jasperware tea caddy decorated in classical Grecian scenes late 19th century England Jasperware-dip, unglazed stoneware height 17 cm
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Wedgwood black Jasperware bowl decorated in arabesque decoration 20th century, unglazed stoneware, England height 6.5 cm. Diameter 13 cm
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Wedgwood black and white engine turned bolted urn 'The Dancing Hours' 20th century, unglazed stoneware, England height 24.5 cm
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Pair of Venetian glass Renaissance style figurines mid 20th century manufactured Murano, Venice Italy possibly by Barovier & Toso height 31.5 cm
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A rare taxidermy Bengal tiger skin with rare original taxidermy label, tiger mounted 1937 van-Ingen and van-Ingen Mysore, south India length 265 cm (head to tip of tail) width 180 cm (paw to paw)
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“the four Elements” Caithness glass four paper weights, c.1975 manufactured in Scotland Earth, fire, Air and water numbered, L/E 956/1000 diameter 7.5 cm
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Wedgwood Jasperware biscuit barrel decorated with three birds, (a rare pattern) 20th century England Jasperware-dip, unglazed stoneware silver-plated mount and handle (lid replacement) height top rim 13.5 cm ; diameter 14 cm
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Wedgwood Jasperware covered urn Bolted base, arabesque decoration with cupid finial 20th century, unglazed stoneware, England height 22 cm
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Royal Worcester peacock vase hand painted by A. Watkins c.1912, shape number 2491 height 10.5 cm
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Pair Royal Worcester roses vases hand painted by Ethel Spilsbury c.1929, shape number 2510 height 14.5 cm
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Royal Worcester gilded and painted fruits plate decorated by T. Nutt mid 20th century diameter 22.5 cm
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A rare 73 piece St. Louis French crystal Glassware early 20th century, France, each glass hand-blown, wheel cut decoration, hollow faceted crystal stems, including water jug and spirit decanter. Note Saint Louis is the oldest Cristallerie in France founded in 1586, Eastern France
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An antique moonstone and rose cut diamond ring set in 18ct yellow gold, the central moonstone is surrounded by 12 rose cut diamonds set into a pierced decorative basket. BADA (British Antiques Dealers Association) certificate number 10093 certified as being over 100 years old.
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A diamond cluster ring set in 18ct yellow gold and platinum in a flower design nine old cut diamonds in total. Estimated diamond weight 1.10ct
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A pair of 9ct yellow gold, spherical design earrings with screw backs.
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A blue sapphire and diamond flower design pendant Consisting of five blue sapphires each surrounded by diamonds and having two stems set with baguette cut diamonds, 38 diamonds in total.
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A Victorian 9ct yellow gold fancy link fob chain weight 22gms
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A blue sapphire and diamond cluster ring in 18ct yellow and white gold, the central oval cut sapphire is bezel set and surrounded by ten round brilliant cut diamonds. Stamped with makers name 'Gregory'
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A 9ct yellow gold fancy gate link bracelet with heart shaped clasp safety chain and pearl. Weight 19gms
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A Victorian multi gemset 9ct yellow gold ring set into a square fancy pierced basket, with pearl, red coral, chrysoberyl cats eye, garnet, blue sapphire, ruby, diamond, emerald and white sapphire.
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An emerald and diamond bracelet set in 14ct white gold with 13 oval cut emeralds, each measuring approximately 7 mm x 5 mm and a further 58 small round cut emeralds and 24 round brilliant cut diamonds.
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A Baroque South Sea pearl and diamond ring set in 18ct yellow gold, the South Sea pearl measures 12 mm, with silver hues and a fine lustre.
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A pink sapphire and diamond cluster ring set in platinum and 15ct yellow gold, the sapphire of strong pink colour is surrounded by 10 old cut diamonds and set into a decorative, well crafted basket.
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A collection of four 9ct yellow gold Brooches, including garnets, pearls and diamonds.
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An 18ct white gold diamond bar brooch, c.1920’s, the cushion cut diamond has an estimated weight of 1.70ct is 4 claw set upon a decorative pierced framework, with an engraved leaf pattern across the bar.
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A pair 18ct white gold ruby and diamond flower earrings with a central old brilliant cut ruby, surrounded by diamond set petals. Post and butterfly fittings.
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A pair 18ct white gold emerald and diamond earrings, having a diamond set leaf design with an articulated emerald drop. Post fittings.
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A 14ct yellow gold and opal leaf design brooch, the 3 solid opals having predominantly green and red opalescence. Width 5 cm
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A pair of diamond earrings Consisting of 3 columns of both round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds, with post and clip back fittings. Stamped 14K.
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A 9ct white gold blue and white sapphire necklace with 7 old brilliant cut blue sapphires, each set between a leaf design with two white sapphires. Suspended from these are five sapphire cluster drops, each having a central blue sapphire, the largest measuring 8 mm x 6.5 mm.
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A 9ct yellow gold blue and white sapphire bracelet set with five blue and white sapphire clusters, the central blue sapphires graduate in size, the largest measuring 8 mm x 7 mm. Completed with leaf design gold links.
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An 18ct white gold fine Tahitian pearl and diamond ring set with a large quality 14.5 mm Tahitian pearl, and surrounded by an intertwining band pave set with diamonds.
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A substantial diamond brooch / pendant set in platinum and yellow gold, c. 1920, the central oval turquoise cabochon measuring 21 mm x 14 mm, is set into a gold frame and surrounded by 15 old brilliant cut diamonds. Suspended from this are two diamond set chains, with a pear shaped diamond weighing approximately 1.25ct. Also with a detachable three diamond set bale, to wear as a pendant, with Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Ltd, Regent St, London, original case.
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A fancy ‘Purplish pink’ sapphire, diamond and pearl pendant set in 18ct white gold, crafted by Craig Peters master Jeweller, the valuation States the fancy cut triangle purplish pink sapphire, has an estimated weight of 2.46ct. Surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds with a trilliant cut diamond set above. Suspended are two marquise cut diamonds and a cultured pearl, with 18ct white gold chain.
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A 14ct white gold emerald and diamond ring, the emerald is 4 claw set and surrounded by 14 round brilliant cut diamonds, on raised shoulders. Ring size N
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An 18ct white gold 1.34ct solitaire light yellow diamond ring, the valuation States the round brilliant cut diamond of light yellow colour, has an estimated weight of 1.34ct, clarity VS1, and with diamond set shoulders.
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An 18ct yellow and white gold diamond Starfish design brooch, marked Cartier Inc. Set with 57 round brilliant cut diamonds which the valuation States are colour G/H and clarity Vs, with a hammer beaten, frosted centre piece, having a double pin. Stamped, Cartier Inc. Made in France 18K Depose Ssm weight 28gms width 42 mm
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An 18ct yellow gold platinum and diamond, flower design brooch diamond set petals and stem, with a central diamond cluster, the valuation States the 70 diamonds have an estimated weight of 3.20ct in total, having a double pin. Stamped with makers mark. Weight 29gms width 58 mm
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A pair 18ct white gold diamond earrings set in a floral design each with 7 round brilliant cut diamonds. Post and butterfly fittings.
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An 18ct yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, the emerald is 4 claw set with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds on each shoulder.
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A 12.90ct aquamarine and diamond ring in 18ct white gold, the 12.90ct step cut aquamarine is bezel set with three princess cut diamonds on each shoulder, the estimated diamond weight is 1.00ct, colour G and clarity VS1. Total weight 16.90gms and coloured stone certificate
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An 18ct yellow gold bracelet with diamond patterned links. Stamped with makers mark. Weight 21gms
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A carved ivory brooch of Mary measures 62 mm x 45 mm, with a brass pin, the condition is pristine.
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A pair of multi diamond set earrings in 18ct white gold, consisting of 136 round brilliant cut diamonds.
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A 14ct white gold South Sea pearl and diamond pendant a multi diamond set design with a suspended pearl drop, the South Sea pearl measures 9.5 mm x 11.5 mm
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An 18ct white gold and multi diamond set dress ring in a diamond shaped design with round brilliant cut and baguette cut diamonds, set into a wide band, the estimated diamond weight = 2.10ct.
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An 18ct gold Art Deco diamond and emerald ring, the step cut emerald and round brilliant cut diamond (estimated weight 0.60ct) are claw set upon diamond set shoulders.
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A 14ct yellow gold onyx and diamond ring, c.1930’s, the onyx is geometrically designed with a central old cut diamond, the fancy basket and shoulders are decorated with flowers, scrolls and vines.
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A mid 19th century 9ct yellow gold diamond and white topaz foliate design brooch / pendant, each grey/blue rose cut diamond is set on raised claws upon a delicately designed flower. in the centre of the brooch / pendant is an old cut white topaz. Brooch pin and two side rails for attachment of a chain, on reverse. Width 67 mm
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An antique 15ct yellow gold pearl bangle set with 11 pearls each in four claws and a square framework, with an engraved pattern to either side. BADA (British antique Dealers Assoc.) certificate No. 0058 certified as being over 100 years old.
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An 18ct white gold three diamond ring, the central round brilliant cut diamond weighs 1.17ct, VS2 clarity and colour G. Flanked by a 0.77ct round brilliant cut diamond and a 0.82ct round brilliant cut diamond. Total diamond weight 2.76ct
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An 18ct yellow gold cultured South Sea pearl and diamond ring, the pearl is a golden colour, good lustre, measuring 13.5 mm and set between baguette cut diamond shoulders with decorative curls to the gallery.
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A 14ct yellow gold natural star sapphire and diamond ring, the deep blue oval cabochon sapphire exhibits a distinct 6 sided star and measures 13 x 11 mm. Four claw set upon fancy, pierced, diamond set shoulders.
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A 9ct yellow gold and seed pearl brooch, c. 1900 foliate design, with flowers, leaves and stems set with seed pearls. Length 5 cm
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A West Australian 9ct yellow gold and mother of pearl brooch, c. 1910 by Donovan and Overland, the mother of pearl is carved into two birds sitting on a branch in a 9ct gold setting, with safety chain. Stamped 9ct and with a key, the Donovan and Overland makers mark. Length 45 mm. Reference Australian Jewellers, gold and Silversmiths, Makers and marks, by Cavill, Cocks and Grace, 1992, page 76 note, the firm of Donovan and Overland, manufacturing and wholesale Jewellers set up their workshop in William…
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An 18ct white and yellow gold, solid opal and diamond pendant, the pear shaped opal has predominantly mauve and green opalescence and is within a diamond set white gold frame, with a diamond set bale. measures 20-14 mm
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A 9ct yellow gold and shell cameo brooch, c. 1900, the cameo is of a woman, set into a gold frame with a decorative edge, having twisted rope, curled scrolls and ball designs. Hallmarked Birmingham, a & Co.0-55 mm
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An 18ct white gold Art Deco diamond ring, c.1930’s, the round brilliant cut diamond is set into a geometric designed setting, with a pierced gallery, having vine and leaf patterns extending along the band.
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N.S.W. Featherweight, Amateur Boxing Championship medal first prize won by B. Nelson 23-10-26, N.S.W. Sports club 15ct gold and enamel monogram signed makers mark to back weight 20gms
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A 15ct gents gold ring, c. 1900 bearing a naval officer's rope and anchor insignia. Set with two gemstones engraved 15ct mark (tested) weight 19gms
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A pair 14ct yellow gold Peridot earrings, the oval cut peridots are 4 claw set, with post and butterfly fittings.
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An amethyst and seed pearl brooch, c. 1900 set in silver (tested), the oval amethyst measuring 21 mm x 9 mm, is multi claw set and surrounded by seed pearls, with safety chain. Width 28 mm
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A rare and important Satsuma ware figure group of an old scholar and young pupil c. 1860-1880 Japan, early Meiji period glazed and decorated earthenware possibly a one off production piece signed lower back Tsutsumi-Akira Yoshi-Yu-Hiki mounted on original ebonised base height 52.5 cm (including base)
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A Nanking Cargo Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl c.1750, decorated bridge and landscape scene diameter 19.2 cm. Provenance: Sold Christies Amsterdam 1986, (lot 3015) (with original paper label)
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Oriental carved rosewood and brass dinner gong early 20th century, decorated with silver wire inlay. Height 45 cm
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A Japanese bronze inlaid vase c. 1910, late Meiji period decorated with various metal inlays. Height 20.5 cm
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A Japanese Cloisonne enamel teapot late 19th century, mid Meiji period decorated with dragon design height 19.2 cm
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A Japanese Ando cloisonne enamel Koro incense burner late 19th century, mid Meiji period signed with the mark of Ando decorated with foliage and butterflies height 8.5 cm
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A Japanese Cloisonne enamel vase late 19th century, mid Meiji period silver wire cells, decorated with foliage height 12 cm
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A Japanese cloisonne enamel vase late 19th century, mid Meiji period depicting cock, hen and foliage height 14.8 cm
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A rare and large Japanese Kutani porcelain vase depicting traditional Samurai fighting scenes late 19th century, mid Meiji period signed Kutani and other character marks to base. Height 38 cm (old restoration to rim)
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A pair of antique Chinese silk needlework panels in our opinion, 19th century depicting horse and rider scenes outside border threaded with gold wire 96 x 27 cm
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Lalique 'Tete D' Aigle' (eagle) radiator cap clear and frosted glass first designed in 1928, France Marcilhac guide number #1138 signed, Lalique R France (post World War II mark) height 10.7 cm
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Lalique nude girl figurine mid to late 20th century, clear and frosted glass signed, Lalique France (post World War II mark) height 23.5 cm
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A rare Loetz irridescent glass vase c.1900, decorated with sterling silver overlay signed, Loetz Austria (rare signed example) height 21.3 cm
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A Rosenthal Art Deco seated nude figurine c. 1930's, porcelain manufactured Bavaria Germany designed by G. Schliepstein, signed. Height 15.5 cm
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A Rosenthal Art Deco kneeling nude figurine c. 1930's, porcelain manufactured Bavaria Germany designed by Ernst Wenck, signed. Height 15.5 cm
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Six Beatrix Potter figurines designed by Beswick, England BP2 back stamp (1955-1972) old Mr brown Miss Moppet Johnny Town Mouse Mr. Jeremy Fisher Goody Tiptoes Foxy Whiskered Gentlemen height 7.5 cm to 12.5 cm
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Six Beatrix Potter figurines designed by Beswick, England BP2 back stamp (1955-1972) Ribby Pigling Bland Mrs rabbit Tailor of Gloucester Tabitha Twitchit Duchess (rare example) BP3b back stamp height 9 cm to 10.5 cm
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Moorcroft jug 'Islay' designed by Rachel Bishop 1998 signed with factory stamps. Height 24 cm
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Moorcroft yacht vase “Quiet Waters” designed by Philip Gibson 2002 signed with factory stamps height 23.3 cm
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Moorcroft jardiniere “pheasants eye” designed by Shirley Hayes 2000 signed with factory stamps height 16 cm
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Wedgwood black Jasperware bowl 'The Dancing Hours' 20th century, unglazed stoneware, England height 11 cm. Diameter 25.5 cm
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Wedgwood dark blue and white Jasperware “the Portland vase” 20th century, unglazed stoneware, England height 15 cm
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A rare Wedgwood Tri-colour Jasper Diced goblet commemorating US Bicentennial 1975, featuring portraits of George Washington & Thomas Jefferson 1976, unglazed stoneware,England low edition number 34/200 with box and papers
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Pair Wedgwood black and white engine turned Jasperware Bolted urns with rams head handles 20th century, unglazed stoneware, England height 21.5 cm
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A Karl Ens, Australian Budgies, figure group post World War II, glazed porcelain, Volkstedt, Germany Karl Ens (blue windmill makers mark). Height 15.5 cm (to tip of tail)
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Six Beatrix Potter figurines designed by Beswick, England BP2 back stamp (1955-1972) Tommy rock Hunca Munca Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail Anna Maria Jemima Puddle-duck, BP8-9 back stamp (1997-1998) Peter rabbit, BP3c (1988-1989) height 7.2 cm to 11.8 cm
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Six Beatrix Potter figurines designed by Beswick, England rare Mrs Tittlemouse BP1 gold circle (1948-1954) BP2 back stamp (1955-1972) Jimmy Willie Peter rabbit lady Mouse Jemima Puddle-duck, the old women who lived in a shoe height 6.5 cm to 11.5 cm
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Four Caithness glass paperweights 1991, 1992, 1993 & 1995, manufactured in Scotland Reflections, Caithness collectors club diameter 6.5 cm
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