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September Art and Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:728
Sale Title:September Art and Antique AuctionLots with images:73
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:456
Date:13-Sep-2011
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A large silver two handled banquet tray of rectangular shape with a cavetto rim and a beaded gadrooned border, cast with oak leaves and acorns at the corners and similarly to the handles. Sheffield 1919 by James Dixon & Sons. 51 cm x 40 cm. 3.2kgs approx
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A silver salver, Georgian style, pie crust rimmed, raised on four scroll feet. Birmingham 1971 by Walker & Hall. Diameter 30.5 cm. Approx. weight 775gms
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A Victorian Irish silver coffee pot, tapering shouldered shape with a scrolling handle and conforming spout. Engraved with rococo foliate designs over the lid and shoulder. The finial is a chrysanthemum bud. Dublin 1842 by James Fray. Height 20 cm
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A Victorian Irish silver pear shaped coffee pot, the body ornately chased and engraved with rococo designs, the double C-scroll handle with acanthus capping and foliate engraving, the hinged domed lid with conforming decoration and acorn finial, raised on a circular domed foot. Dublin 1844 by Robert Smith
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A four piece silver Georgian style tea and coffee service of oval section with canted corners, raised on ball feet. London 1950 by C.J. Vander Ltd. Weight approx. 1.75 kgs
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A William IV silver coffee pot, baluster shape with an acanthus capped scroll handle, gadrooned rim, hinged domed cover and raised on four anthemion scroll feet. Newcastle 1836 by John Walton. Approx. weight 800gms
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A silver teapot, oval shape with faceted walls and a conforming domed hinged lid, raised on four pad feet. Sheffield 1947, by Viner’s Ltd. Approx. 500gms
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A three piece silver coffee set, Georgian style, pear shaped bodies. Birmingham 1968 by Elkington & Co. Weight approx. 750grms
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A 20th century continental 800 standard silver lidded circular box with ornate embossed decoration of rustic scenes. Height 10 cm. Impressed marks, probably German
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A hand knotted Persian runner, the field decorated with three oblong medallions and gold geometric and bird motifs, two border guards, in colours of red, brown, green, aubergine, yellow and ivory. 285 cm x 88 cm. Some wear
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A small hand knotted Persian carpet, decorated with a central floral medallion framed by leafy tendrils on a deep red ground, framed by a meander border incorporating lotus flower heads. 121 cm x 63 cm. Some wear
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An Afghan Baluchi hand knotted rug, decorated with stylised figures, two horsemen and a geometric foliate pattern with muted earthy tones. 186 cm x 1020
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A Gabbeh all wool hand knotted rug, the thick pile with a variable cream and brown field with a central patchwork panel of red, blue and fawn tones and scattered motifs, some marks. 190 cm x 154 cm. mm
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An old hand knotted Persian Gabbeh rug decorated with four animal motifs (one in each corner) and a narrow banded border guard. 110 cm x 146 cm. Some marks
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A Chinese hand knotted wool pile rug in the Aubusson manner, decorated with a sculpted floral medallion on a soft pink ground framed by floral festoons. 155 cm x 93 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Yazd rug, the field with a single large floral medallion and five border guards, in shades of red, blue, mustard, pink and ivory. 100 cm x 151 cm
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A Persian all wool hand knotted rug, the field with three medallions on a soft red ground, multiple border guards, in tones of blue, caramel and soft green. 141 cm x 100 cm
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A hand knotted Persian ShahrBabak rug, the field decorated with rows of diagonal boteh motifs, three border guards, in colours of blue, green, rose pink, brick red, brown and ivory. 120 cm x 160 cm
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A hand knotted wool pile runner, with a plain cherry red field framed by three floral patterned guards. 300 cm x 100 cm
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A Persian Ardabil rug, hand knotted wool pile on cotton foundation, the ivory coloured field decorated with three temple motifs surrounded by stylised birds and deer, all framed by multiple borders with a soft brick red background. 200 cm x 120 cm
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An unusual pale coloured Turkoman rug, the ivory coloured field decorated with repeat conjoined stylised medallions framed by multiple guards and borders, wool pile on cotton foundation. 220 cm x 135 cm
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A Kurdish all wool, hand knotted small runner decorated with three rows of complex geometric motifs on an ivory ground patterned with small scattered crosses framed by russet guards and a border incorporating bird and flower head motifs. 185 cm x 78 cm
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An early 20th century Isfahan rug. Fine wool pile on cotton foundation. Decorated with a central floral medallion with conjoined palmette medallions, reserved on a faded plum ground, similar palmette designs decorate the quadrants, all framed by a floral meander border outlined with simple meander guards. Some wear commensurate with age. 157 cm x 98 cm
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A large hand knotted Turkish rug, the field with geometric floral designs in pale colours of brick red, yellow, brown, blue, rose pink and ivory. 190 cm x 280 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Gabbeh runner decorated with a stylised figure, tree, butterfly and animal motifs on a blue ground with a wide red band. 120 cm x 350 cm
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A large Gabbeh wool pile carpet, hand knotted, deep pile, the plain camel ground decorated with scattered stylised animals and figures, framed by a broad blue border similarly decorated, with abrash lines. Some marks. 356 cm x 253 cm
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A hand knotted Iranian Tabriz rug, decorated with a stylised geometric floral medallion with leafy tendrils in indigo and pink on an ivory ground, framed by salmon pink quadrants, narrow pale blue guards and a broader brick red border decorated with a stylised meander border. 150 cm x 100 cm
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A Turkish all wool hand knotted Milas carpet, the square central medallion with a long octagonal gul with latch hooked decoration flanked by three star decorated guls all on a blue border, the triple exterior border with repeating gul decoration. Dominant tones of blue, soft red, caramel and brown. 366 cm x 262 cm
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An Afghan hand knotted all wool rug, the field with four rows of repeating small octagonal medallions, multiple border guards, dominant tones of red and indigo with ivory highlights. 240 cm x 167 cm
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A fine Afghan Turkoman carpet, the field decorated with eight rows of conjoined octagonal medallions with multiple border guards, dominant tones of red and indigo highlighted with ivory, all wool construction. 300 cm x 2000 approx
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A Persian Hamadan carpet, the rectangular field with a large diamond medallion with pendant ends on plain red ground with florals to the borders, three border guards, the wide central guard with floral repeating decoration, in dominant tones of various blues, red, ivory and soft orange. Length 2840, width 2150
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An old Tabriz style wool pile carpet decorated with a floral medallion and tendrils on a russet ground within a shaped field, reserved on an ivory ground, further decorated with flowering tendrils, framed by multiple meander borders. 220 cm x 156 cm
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A good old Qum hand knotted carpet, the fine wool pile on cotton weft and warp. the entire field decorated with a repeat pattern of boteh motifs interspersed with flowering tendrils in tones of sky blue and various reds on an ivory ground. Framed by a single broad border, again decorated with boteh motifs along with clipped trees. The border outlined with guards of geometric design. 210 cm x 140 cm
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A Kurdish carpet saddle bag, extra-weft woven wool pile, decorated with a repeat diamond and linial pattern in orange, red, blue and ivory. 90 cm x 37 cm x 43 cm
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A c.1930s Gec desk fan with four brass blades, black painted steel domed base supporting the electric motor
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A late Victorian turned beech and elm shaving stand, the circular mirror on turned supports including swing arm candle sconces above the horseshoe shaped tray raised on a turned tripod base. Height 133 cm
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A c.1900 small mahogany wall display cabinet, the central cornice above a single door enclosing two glass shelves, with a combination of nine bevelled glass panels flanked by reeded columns, brass drop handle. 50 cm x 25.5 cm x 54.5 cm
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A vintage two panel screen, decorated with wool embroidery of a Cornish harbour and a village scene, in bright vibrant colours. 63 cm x 73 cm
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An old three panel screen, each wood framed panel lined with mushroom honed watered silk, with an open panel to the base. Each panel 106 cm x 50.5 cm
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A Victorian carved elm and fruitwood floor standing candle stand, the turned sconce with a plain circular tray on a barley twist column with a spreading circular base. Height 84.5 cm
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A William IV mahogany cellarette raised on a quatrefoil base with bun feet, the sides with brass ring handles on decorative back plates, the interior with some compartments missing, requires some attention. 51 cm x 46 cm x 73.5 cm
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A fine Regency mahogany combination wine table/work stand. The square top with canted corners, raised on a slender baluster turned stem intersected by a turned wooden bowl, raised from a triform plinth base with squat bun feet. 41 cm x 41 cm x 67.5 cm
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A Victorian original painted tin trunk, the front sign written: 'W. Baungartner & Sons, Goldsmiths of Distinction, the Finest Jewellery and Gemstones' in gold and black lettering on faux wood grained ground, the top of pagoda type form, carry handles to the sides. 71 cm x 46 cm x 50.5 cm
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A Victorian heavy cast iron pay-master’s strong box of rectangular form, the hinged lid with the Queen’s crown above ‘R’ and military arrow marked double panels, original key, single handle to the top and handles to the sides. 47 cm x 32 cm x 21 cm
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A retro fibre glass Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio, the white fibreglass ball form on a swivelling spreading circular base, the interior upholstered in red fabric with a loose cushion
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A vintage train electric head lamp, a circular cylindrical steel case with a convex front glass in a hinged mount, maker’s label to top ‘International Railway Supply Company....... New York City, U.S.A.’, the circular side door marked ‘Pyle National Company’, remains of original black paint to case. Diameter 51.5 cm. Depth 48 cm. with original spare bulbs
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A Georgian period walnut Hepplewhite camel back single chair with pierced splat, square section legs, chamfered on the inside, stretcher base and drop-in rush seat. Some repairs
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A Georgian period walnut Hepplewhite single chair with shaped back, pierced splat, square section legs, chamfered on the inside and drop-in cream linen seat. Old repairs
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An elegant two seater sofa, with a buttoned back and a loose cushioned seat, raised on cabriole legs. Upholstered in dusky rose self patterned silk brocade. Width 127.5 cm
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A pair of oak Arts and Crafts carver chairs, decorated flat backs with three spindles, rush seats, stretcher base
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A 19th century walnut upholstered single chair of Georgian Chippendale style with shaped front, square section front legs, chamfered on the inside, stretcher base and studded rich green fabric covers. Some wear
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A 19th century oak country chair, cotton reel turned legs, sides, back and front stretchers, with rush seat
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A pair of Italian Renaissance influenced armchairs with X-stretcher bases with mask bosses, the arms carved with beast's head terminals, joining the back with comic marks, the back rail surmounted by a carved shield with griffin supports. Upholstered cushioned seat and back panel
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A pair of ebonised beech framed baronial armchairs, the backs upholstered in sections of pony hide, the seats upholstered in black leather, the front stretchers carved with shell and scroll designs, raised on stylised paw feet
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A pair of Middle Eastern chairs, the bow backs with inlaid shell and stone decoration above a frieze of finely turned timber grilles, the square feet with an apron of conforming inlaid and turned timbers, raised on turned tapering legs
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A 19th century French gilt wood cane back sofa of small proportions with restrained carved decoration to the frame, upholstered in olive velvet brocade. 130 cm x 93 cm
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A French giltwood sofa, button back, restrained carved decoration to frame, faded pink velvet upholstery, some wear. 170 cm x 1100
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A set of eight Victorian period walnut balloon back ‘Admiralty’ dining chairs with serpentine fronts, turned front legs and drop-in cream damask seats
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Six Victorian period walnut balloon back dining chairs with shaped and decorated backs, serpentine fronts, turned and fluted front legs, blue linen seat
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Six Victorian mahogany dining chairs with shaped and decorated backs, serpentine fronts, turned and fluted front legs, olive velvet brocade upholstered seats
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A vintage Chapman Taylor rimu gateleg dining table in the Arts & Crafts manner, the circular top with a shaped chamfered edge, raised on adzed square section barley twist supports, the cross form stretcher bearing maker’s mark. Diameter 1300, height 76 cm
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A set of four Chapman-Taylor rimu dining chairs, ladder back style with mild overall adze finish, the leather seats with large brass studs, the top back rail with maker’s mark
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A modern Robin Day upholstered chair marked “Hille”, Made in Australia, Pongrass” with removable cover
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A contemporary New Zealand made bookcase by Hayman & Whetton, of South American mahogany, the back panels in American cherry, shelves of silky oak, the cupboard door panels of poplar, the cross grain banding of Bubinga, a South American wood, fully glazed doors to the top, with a mahogany and Bubinga wood pediment. 104 cm x 40 cm x 240 cm
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A set of four Edwardian mahogany Sheraton Revival camel back dining chairs with classical inlaid decoration in coloured woods, serpentine fronts, tapering square section front legs with spade feet and cream upholstered seats
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A large impressive 19th century mahogany dining table, thumbnail edging, large turned legs on ceramic casters with brass caster cups, three extra leaves. Extended 280 cm x 140 cm
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A Regency mahogany tilt-top dining table, tripod base with decorative bun feet and brass casters. Diameter 122 cm
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A George III mahogany drop leaf table of plain rectangular form, raised on tapered plain cylindrical legs with pad feet. 143 cm x 91 cm x 73 cm
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A Georgian oak dropside table, oval form with turned supports and a stretcher base. 141 cm x 107 cm x 76 cm
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A European elm dropside dining table on turned legs with centre support with three additional leaves. 250 cm extended by 124 cm x 75.5 cm
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A 19th century mahogany gate leg table, the rectangular top with drop sides and turned legs on pad feet. 91 cm x 137 cm x 72 cm
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A good quality Victorian pollard oak writing cabinet with two arched panelled doors, moulded top edge with rounded corners and a matching plinth base, the interior fitted with three slender drawers with brass recessed handles, together with serpentine faced shelves, storage compartments and quality fittings with brass piano hinges to the doors. 86 cm x 36 cm x 70 cm. Sone distress
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A Regency mahogany sideboard, the top with bull nose edging, three drawers over two pedestals, the doors with a recessed figured mahogany panel, the architectural style back of plain design with strained decoration to each end. 176 cm x 59 cm x 127 cm
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A George III period oak bureau bookcase, the two cupboard doors with ecclesiastical style panels with decorative banding to the edge, the base with two false half drawers over three full width drawers, the top opens to reveal stationery compartments with a small portion of the top sliding back to reveal an open cavity, brass escutcheons and handles, the drawer front and top with decorative banding. 95 cm x 56 cm x 205 cm
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A Victorian walnut credenza, the shaped mirrored back with carved pediment and detail above the shaped white marble top, the base with a central mirrored panelled door flanked by carved corbels with serpentine shaped triple shelves to each side, conforming plinth base. 122 cm x 43 cm x 154 cm
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An Edwardian walnut display cabinet of French influence, the central section with a glazed door above a door with carved panelled detail, flanked by two cabinets with curved glazed doors, all raised on carved cabriole legs and surmounted by a rococo carved pediment. 140 cm x 45 cm x 225 cm
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A 19th century walnut Louis VI style armoire, the panel doors with ebonised trim, the curving pediment with large central ornate Rococo decoration, the sides decorated to top and base with ebonised acanthus leaves and fruit, one full width drawer to base, on bun feet, decorative keyhole escutcheons with key, portion of back panels missing. 146 cm x 50 cm x 250 cm
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A Victorian oak twin pedestal flat top desk, the rectangular top with a green tooled leather inset, three short frieze drawers, raised on two panelled pedestals each with three drawers, plinth base, reeded detail. Brass swing swan-neck handles. 137 cm x 75.5 cm x 75.5 cm
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A George III large oak coffer, the triple hinged plank top on a base with a four panelled front and two panels to each side, raised on rectangular section legs. 158 cm x 61.5 cm x 78.5 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany Sheraton Revival writing table of oblong shape with two drawers, banded inlay, brass bale handles, four tapering square section legs with a platform base and original brown china casters. 114 cm x 52 cm x 77 cm
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A Georgian mahogany two stage wash stand with a tall upstand, four turned column supports, a platform base with two small drawers and short turned legs. 82 cm x 46 cm x 110 cm
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A 19th century scrubbed fruitwood and pine side table with two drawers on one side, the plain oblong top with deep clenched ends, the shaped boarded sides with twin pegged legs and stretcher base. 151 cm x 58 cm x 74 cm. Minor distress
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An old Japanese black lacquer shrine, the two doors enclosing an ornate interior with gilded carved panels, raised section, pillars and silk lined doors, all above a single drawer to the base. Various metal fittings. 62 cm x 44.5 cm x 95 cm
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A glass wall mirror of ornate Venetian style, cushion shaped with leaf and scroll decoration and applied lolly pink and pale citrine coloured glass ribbons. Length 60 cm. width 40 cm
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A large mirror with an ornate gilded frame and rococo pediment, minor chipping to plaster. 122 cm x 76 cm
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A Middle Eastern wall mounted mirror of similar nature to the above chairs, overlaid with shell decoration and with panels of turned wood grilles. Some losses. Height 100 cm
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A large old Japanese pottery tea storage jar of ovoid shape with short neck and rich reddish brown glaze effects. Height 55 cm
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A wrought iron six branch candelabra with blackened finish, applied acanthus leaves, festooned with cut crystal drops and swags
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A modern cameo glass table lamp decorated in a green overlay with hibiscus on a powder blue ground, the hemispherical shade matching the spherical base, the shade marked Galle
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After Rembrandt ‘Beggar Seated on a Bank’, etching, inscribed Rt.1630. 10.5 cm x 7 cm
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Two Crystoleum-type hand coloured prints reverse painted on glass, each 25.5 cm x 19.5 cm
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G. Enwell ‘Conway River, Snowdonia’, pair of oils on canvas, signed, each 19 cm x 13.5 cm
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A pair of 19th century small watercolour portraits of a lady wearing bonnet and black cape and gent in formal attire, framed under glass in original gilt frames. Height 28 cm. width 23.5 cm
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George Moreland, pair of chromolithograph prints, circular in gilt plaster frames. Image diameter 21 cm
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A pair of silhouettes attributed to Auguste Edouart, both of Miss Ford, oval form, 26 cm x 16.5 cm. original gilt frames, both labelled to reverse with details, dated 29th November, 1836.”, and further details of this pair being saved from a shipwreck
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Henry G. Walker, English fishing boats, pair of hand coloured engravings, signed. Each 17 cm x 28 cm
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After Sir John Everett Millais, ‘Cherry Ripe’, oil on canvas, initialled Kmn, dated 1908. 74.5 cm x 49 cm, in plaster gilt moulded frame
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Robert Carrick (British 1829-1904), ‘Lost in the Woods’, oil on board, signed and dated 1887. 27 cm x 19 cm
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Artist unknown (Italian School), portrait of an English grocer’s daughter with a bowl of fruit and flowers, painted in Florence, Italy, antique oil on canvas, unsigned. 63 cm x 50 cm
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Artist unknown (English School), hunting scene, antique oil on canvas. Signature indistinct. Old gilt frame. 34 cm x 10 cm
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