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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:506
Sale Title:Classic Furniture, Objects and DesignLots with images:437
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:212
Date:20-Nov-2011
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A Pierre Le Faguays bronze sculpture Tireuse a L'Arc, the female archer depicted in a linear manner with bowed arm upstretched with her leg raised en pointe raised on a rocky base, incised signature Le Faguays to front of base, foundry seal and incised Susse Freres Edts Paris to back of base, 67 cm high
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A Daum Nancy cameo and enamelled glass vase signed, circa 1921, the compressed cylindrical body acid etched and enamelled in orange with branches and berries on a frosted ground, inscribed signature Daum Nancy and cross of Lorraine, 17 cm high. Reference: Daum, N, Daum Mastery of glass, Edita Switzerland, 1985, illustrated p. 65
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A Rene Lalique glass Ondines plate model Introduced 1921, the shallow plate with a low relief pattern to the underside of swimming water nymphs, incised R. Lalique France, No. 3003 to base, 28 cm diameter. Reference: Marcilhac, F., Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 3003, (illustrated)
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A Schneider Le Verre Francais cameo glass lamp, circa 1925, the tubular base on circular foot with tripod frame above supporting the domed shade, each displaying a repeated etched pattern of bell flowers and scrollings bud in deep bordeaux on a mottled orange ground, incised signature to base, 48 cm high
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A Rene Lalique Piriac pattern blue glass vase model introduced 1930 of flared cylindrical form, in clear glass, the lower section moulded in frosted glass with a band of fish above a rippled band, wheel cut R Lalique France, 17.8 cm high
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A Daum Nancy 'Raindrop' acid etched glass lamp and shade signed, circa 1925 with a waisted cylindrical body above a spreading circular foot, the whole acid etched in clear and sepia tones, rising to a domed shade, inscribed Daum Nancy France and cross of Lorraine to shade, 57 cm high
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A Rene Lalique Domremy pattern opalescent glass vase model introduced 1926, also known as Chardons baluster, moulded with thistle heads interspersed with thistle leaves in low relief, on a sepia stained opalescent ground, incised R. Lalique, France, No. 979, 21.5 cm high. Reference: Marcilhac, F., Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 979, (illustrated)
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A Rene Lalique 'Poissons' pattern cased opalescent glass vase model introduced 1921 spherical, moulded with a repeating fish motif in opalescent glass with a sepia stain, beneath a compressed tubular neck, moulded mark R. Lalique, 23.5 cm high. Reference: Marcilhac, F., Rene Lalique: 1860-1945, catalogue Raisonne, Les Editions de l'Amateur, Paris 1994, ref. 925, (illustrated)
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A Daum Nancy 'Gui' cameo and Martele glass vase, circa 1910 tapering cylindrical, cameo cut with mistletoe in green glass on a pink ground, with a stippled martele ground to the foot, signed Daum Nancy and cross of Lorraine, 16.5 cm high
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A Galle acid etched and fire polished cameo glass vase, 'Chrysanthemum', circa 1890 baluster, overlaid in orange on a pink ground and acid etched with large flowers, incised signature to underside Cristallerie d'E. Galle, Nancy, centred by a flower, 30.5 cm high
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A Daum Nancy acid etched and enamelled 'Winter landscape' cameo glass jug and stopper, circa 1900 ovoid, with an etched and enamelled landscape scene on a mottled ground, flanked by a loop handle, enamelled signature Daum Nancy with cross of Lorraine, 18.5 cm high
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A Gabriel Argy Rousseau pate de Verre night light signed G Argy Rousseau tapering cylindrical, moulded to the lower section with a shell pattern in mauve on a mottled ground, with a metal base and cover, signed in the glass, 21 cm high
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A Japanese style copper and brass teapot designed by Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) Manufacturer Benham & Froud Ltd, London, circa 1880, the angular four sided teapot with pierced frieze riveted with brass pins in contrast the brass spout riveted with copper pins, finished with a fixed brass handle, incised symbol to base, 20.5 cm high. Illustrated in Whiteway, M.,Christopher Dresser, a design Revolution, V&A Publications in association with Cooper-Hewitt National design Museum, Smithsonian Institution,…
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A wrought iron and glass ceiling light attributed to Edgar Brandt, the hexagonal ceiling support from which the reeded stem supports a six branch frame each terminating in a glass shade, approx.95 cm high
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A French gilded bronze and crystal ceiling light, after Hector Guimard, circa 1910, the central stem supports an ovoid scalloped surround from which coloured glass plaques are interspersed within a deep cascade of fine cut crystal swags, approx. 100 cm high
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A French Art Nouveau ceiling light signed Delatte, Nancy, circa 1920, the circular ceiling rose supports a swung stem supporting the circular pierced gallery of leaves and berries with deep glass dish below, from which three branches extend each with hanging glass shades, approx.130 cm high
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A Japanese ivory Okimonon of a Famer late Meiji period (1868-1912), signed carved in the traditional manner, the farmer holds some rice sheathes in his hand with chickens pecking at his feet, inset plaque to base, together with a timber plinth, the ivory 21.5 cm high.
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain plate late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the plate with flared rim depicts a figurative garden scene of court ladies bordered by a band of bird cartouches and stylised gilt dragons, (hairline crack),24.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese carved ivory and hand painted fan late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the frame intricately carved with figures amongst hanging gardens and with finely pierced struts, the paper fan displays a village scene with a large procession of people each individually set with an ivory face and applied textile to their costume, complete in a fitted box, 52 cm wide (the fan).
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A Chinese painted and lacquered fan, the painted paper fan depicting court scenes, within trellis boards, terminating in a gilt and black lacquered handle, within a modern box frame, the fan 50 cm wide
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A Bencharong 'Thepanom & Norasingh' porcelain bowl early 19th century, the deep sided bowl decorated to the exterior in a traditional pattern of thepanom and norasingh figures against red and black grounds respectively,14.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese bronze Chimpanzee 20th century, the primate depicted in a recumbent mode holding a peach in one hand, included with a carved timber plinth, embossed stamp to base, the primate 44 cm long
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A Japanese ivory and wooden shibayama inlaid okimono, the figural scene depicts a Japanese priest who holds a parasol attempting to cast out a group of oni, set upon a circular timber plinth, all with select details inlaid with shibaya, mother of pearl and abalone shell, incised mother of pearl plaque to base, 21 cm high.
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A Japanese ivory carved Okimno and a shibayama bamboo stand Meiji period (1868-1912), each signed, the okimono carved as a tubular stand depicting a writhing dragon amongst the clouds, his head rearing out from above and set around with three heavenly figures bearing offerings, incised signature to base, together with a tiered bamboo socle inlaid with ivory and mother of pearl depicting animalia cartouches, ivory incised plaque to base, 40 cm high (total).
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A Japanese Totai Jippo tree bark floor vase Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1875, the ovoid vase with receded shoulder and wide rimmed neck formed as a highly detailed wired cloisonne scene depicting a waterside scene of cranes, herons, ducks and other water fowl amongst a background of blossoming foliage all within a textured tree bark reserve on a porcelain ground, surmounted by a wide banded collar displaying repeated stylised geometrical and butterfly motifs, 74 cm high
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A Japanese laquered tray Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890 signed Nihon Shizuoka Satou Seizo- Japan Shizuoka made by Satou, the rectangular tray with shallow rim features decoration of a table scroll with togidashi maki-e technique and Mt.Fuji in the adjoining panel, signed to the reverse, 30.5 cm long
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A Japanese Komai style Damascene box Taisho period (1912-1926), signed, the rectangular lidded box with gold and silver inlaid scene depicting Mt.Fuji and pagoda in the foreground, gilt and incised interior, signed to base, 10.5 cm wide
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A Japanese black lacquer, ivory and mother of pearl inlaid panel Meiji period (1868-1912), possibly set within a Chinese frame, the rectangular blue lacquered panel depicting a scene of various birds in flight amongst a spray of foliate vines and floral blooms, the whole overlaid in mother of pearl, ivory, horn and further applied lacquered motifs, set within a timber frame with ivory inlaid cloud motifs, 57 x 88 cm (the panel).
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A rare Japanese animalier bronze late Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890, signed, the brutal scene displays a zebra with patinated gilt stripes under attack from a marauding lion, complete with a naturalistic carved timber base, impressed seal to base of zebra, 37 cm high
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A Chinese lacquered wood figure of a female Immortal early Qing Dynasty, 17th century carved in the traditional manner, she stands in long flowing robes with a an arranged hairstyle holding a basket of fish in her hand, 96 cm high
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A large cased Chinese carved ivory chess set 20th century, the case folding into two sections with a chequered playing surface to top, fitted to the interior with a satin lined storage area containing thirty two chess pieces, each piece individually carved in the Chinese manner representing traditional figures, the case 97 cm square.
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A Chinese lacquer ivory inlaid double sided panel Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), signed originally part of a floor screen, the panel lacquered and inlaid with rosewood, ivory and abalone shell displaying a prunus branch suspending a tasselled basket of flowers punctuated with low and high relief Chrysanthemums and lilies with a swallow in flight, the reverse a lacquered panel depicting a mountainous scene with a scattering of ivory leaves, the whole set within a heavy carved frame depicting twin dragons chasing…
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An Australian silver tray maker's mark William Edwards, Melbourne, circa 1860, the recessed well with engraved grape vines and leaves framed by a fine repousse band displaying repeat neo classical imagery of masks cornucopia and hunting dogs, incised W.Edwards Melbourne to base, 23 cm diameter, 534grs total silver weight
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An Australian silver presentation trowel, the ivory handled trowel with silver caps engraved with foliate flourishes and inscribed 'Presented to Chalmers J.Paton Esqr., on the Occasion of His Laying the Memorial Stone, of The, Rutherglen Congregational Church, September 10th 1881,' 28 cm long.
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A large Australian pine library bookcase, the breakfront top with six glazed panelled doors, the lower section with six solid panelled doors enclosing cupboards fully fitted with multiple drawers with flush brass handles, raised on a plinth base, 383 x 236 x 61 cm
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A rare late 19th century Australian specimen wood games table, the rounded rectangular top separate to the base, with a leather inset to the opposing side and huon pine and lignum vitae inlaid corners, the top surface with a parquetry inlay of specimen timbers including musk, sassafras, lignum vitae, birdseye huon pine centred by a chess board with a cribbage board to either side, the apron with a singled drawer fitted for games pieces, inlaid in a chequer board design, raised on turned cedar legs, brass…
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Merric Boyd (1862-1940) Victoria, signed and dated 1945 circular, modelled and painted in polychrome with a scene depicting a farmhouse and a landscape, incised signature and date, 16.5 cm diameter
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Wallace Anderson (1888-1975) Cobbers, cast bronze on marble base embossed Cobbers to lower front, incised signature anderson and dated 1930 lower back right 23.5 cm high
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An Australian fiddleback blackwood settle with a later added carved Advance Australia crest, the rounded rectangular buttoned back with scrolled end and carved lion mask head, rising to a crest carved with the Advance Australia arms medallion, raised on carved legs with brass mounts and castors, 218 x 89 x 80 cm. Provenance: in accordance with information provided by the vendor, this settee was used on the Queensland railways locomotive used to transport the Duke and Duchess of York on their Australian…
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An Australian cedar framed Masonic Memorial board in Honour of Major Percival Richard Comins (D. November 30, 1915), circa 1915-20 converted to a mirror, the tabernacle-style frame with a moulded break-front cornice incised with anthemia and mounted with a carved and pierced trailing foliate crest centred by an armorial shield painted with the Union Flag, the bevelled plate flanked by half-round columns with Aeolic capitals above a moulded base, with various gilt on black ground painted inscriptions above…
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An Australian cased telescope and original tripod stand Allendings Ltd, Sydney, circa 1840, the brass cased barrel set with telescopic finder, included with various lenses and extension attachments, housed in the original lidded box and included with the original timber and wrought iron mounted tripod stand, paper label to inside of box lid States ' Allendings Ltd. Chronometer, watch, Clockmakers, Jewellers & Opticians of 42 hunter Street Sydney'. 170 cm high (tripod)
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A cased George Dollond telescope and stand London, early 19th century, the brass cased barrel with original folding tripod base and lense attachments housed within the timber case, impressed Dollond London to barrel end, 67 cm (length of barrel). Provenance: reputedly used at the King Island Lighthouse Tasmania
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John Kendrick Blogg (1851-1936) A carved blackwood floral three panel screen carved each panel inset to the upper section with an elongated rendering of a eucalyptus leaf and gum nuts, carved in high relief, the lower section inset with a flame blackwood panel, incised signature and date to the lower right of the centre panel, 163 x 136.5 cm
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A Chinese export sterling silver tankard maker's mark Sunshing, Canton, circa 1830, the flat bottomed tapering tankard with ribbed bands and a squared off handle inscribed 'Presented to T.B. Chief Officer of the Kent by T.H.F one of her passengers as a Momento of the first voyage of that ship from London to Port Phillip 1853', 418grs total weight of silver, 11 cm high
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Robert Prenzel (1866-1941) A rare and important blackwood long case clock stamped R. Prenzel, circa 1920, the stepped rectangular hood surmounted by an arched pediment, enclosing a German weight driven movement with a circular Arabic numeral dial, the body inset with a eucalypt panel carved in high relief with a Eucalyptus branch, gum nuts and leaves on a stippled ground, above a glazed and solid panelled casement door, stamped to the inside upper right hand corner of the casement door, raised on a stepped…
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William Merric Boyd (1888-1959) Victoria, circa 1924 sculpted as a group of two koalas resting on an ovoid plinth, glazed in a translucent blue, incised designed by M.Boyd 1924', with an applied paper label, the Melbourne book club Distinctive stationary to base, 10 cm high
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A New Zealand specimen wood box William Norrie, late 19th century, the rectangular totara box with bevel edged lid inlaid with fancy timbers, featuring a central eight pointed star framed by a Vandyked border, with specimens including totara burr, mottled kauri, rewa rewa, mahoe, kohe kohe, puriri, wavy puriri, Kha-rangipiro, mata et al, complete with original cabinet makers card for W.Norrie
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Arthur Merric Bloomfield Boyd (1920-1999), John Perceval (1923-2000), Neil Douglas (1911-2003) Victoria, circa 1950, the large circular earthenware bowl hand painted with a bush scene of gum trees, xanthoreas and kanagaroos to the interior, incised signatures and dated to the base, large hairline crack, 38 cm diameter
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A huon pine miniature apprentice chest, the tall chest with cotton reel carved columns to each side, an ogee fronted full width drawer, below a false fronted deep drawer, second deep drawer and two short drawers, with a further three full width drawers, 42 x 51.5 x 29.5 cm
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A group of three Royal Worcester Australian wildflower series porcelain plates signed W.Hart, titled Eucalyptus Ficifolia, retail mark for Flavelle Brothers, circa 1917; signed W.Austin, untitled, retail mark for Flavelle Brothers, circa 1916; unsigned, titled Ancilema Calandrimodes, retail mark for Flavelle Brothers, circa 1913, each reserved on a Quaker grey border with gilt highlights, puce factory marks., 15 cm diameter
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A group of three Royal Worcester Australian wildflower series porcelain plates signed W.Hart, two titled Acacia Hakeoides and Acacia Myrtifolia the third untitled, each with a retail mark for Flavelle Brothers and circa 1917, each reserved on a Quaker grey border with gilt highlights, puce factory marks, 15 cm diameter
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A Sheraton style satinwood occasional table with an oval top, crossbanded in rosewood with ebony string inlay, raised on square tapering supports united by an oval shelf, 63 x 68.5 x 42.5 cm
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A good quality burr walnut correspondance table possibly by Gillows, the circular top with a rosewood cross-banded border and boxwood string inlay above a gallery edged trifoil swivel shelf, raised on a tripod base, 39.5 cm diameter x 76c, high. Note: the table was acquired by the current owner from a decendant of a Gillows cabinet maker, located in Kent
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An English giltwood wall mirror late 19th century rectangular, the plate probably later, within a husk flower border and an ornate foliate pierced and carved surround, partial maker's label verso, (losses to frame), 61 x 52.5 cm
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A pair of painted satinwood bedside cabinets 20th century, each with a demi-lune top above two central drawers, the whole with crossbanded and string inlaid borders, raised on square tapering legs, 61 x 76 x 33 cm
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An unusual brass framed freestanding display cabinet early 20th century, the square glazed body with a brass frame, cast to the upper edge with an acanthus leaf tip border, above a single door enclosing a shelf, raised on a walnut stand and turned legs united by a pierced concave stretcher, 62 x 106.5 x 62 cm
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A French brass ceiling light with an ornate openwork body above a circular frame and a central domed shade, flanked by a further two lights and shades, (one shade cracked, accompanied by three replacement shades), 83 cm high
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A fine quality French brass six branch ceiling light, 19th century, the foliate cast stem applied with winged female figures, emanating six scroll arms terminating in shades, above a finely cast pedant drop depicting classical figural busts, 78 cm high
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An Arts & Crafts leather and mahogany three panelled screen, circa 1900, each panel with a reeded upper section, the lower section applied with embossed leather in a maple leaf design, (losses), 197 x 207 cm
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A Victorian ebonised and amboyna pier cabinet by Gillow & Co stamped manufacturer's mark to the drawer, serial number 8998, the rectangular top with a frieze drawer, above an open central section with a mirror back and a single cupboard door, the whole with amboyna panels and boxwood string inlay, raised on bun feet with recessed castors, 57.5 x 98.5 x 40 cm
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A Victorian ebonised and amboyna credenza, the triple reverse breakfront top above a central door inset with a painted porcelain medallion, flanked by two glazed doors, the whole with ambonyna bordered panels and boxwood and ebony string inlay, gilt metal mounts, raised on toupie feet, 185 x 108.5 x 41 cm
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A Victorian mahogany library table stamped manufacturer's mark Wilkinson & Sons, 14 Ludgate Hill, 3089, the rounded rectangular leather inset top above two frieze drawers and opposing sham drawers, raised on reeded legs, brass caps and castors, 136 x 73.5 x 109 cm
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A good pair of Victorian leather upholstered mahogany side chairs, each with a waisted back carved with patera and upholstered in burgundy buttoned leather, above a fitted seat and reeded legs, brass caps and castors
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A fine quality late Victorian oak breakfront library bookcase maker's mark D & H Waddington, Boulton, circa 1890, the pierced scroll pelmet centred by a vacant cartouche above four glazed panelled doors, the breakfront lower section with two central frieze drawers and four solid panelled doors, stamped makers mark to top of left centre drawer and numbered 650, raised on a plinth base, 233 x 292 x 57.5 cm
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A George IV mahogany pedestal sideboard with a bowed central section above three frieze drawers flanked by pedestals, each with a panelled door and a cellaret drawer respectively above further panelled doors, 183 x 115 x 58 cm
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A variagated marble bird bath, the deep circular bowl with a gadrooned border, raised on a knopped stem and a faceted base, accompanied by four carved marble doves, now detached from the birdbath, 153 cm high
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A Continental oyster veneered walnut side cabinet, the rectangular top with rosewood cross banding, above a brushing slide and two doors, the whole with geometric panelled inlay and brass mounts, bun feet, 132 x 92 x 50 cm
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An Art Nouveau pressed copper chimney piece early 20th century, the variegated marble-inset top above a ledge and break-front frieze, the arched opening with a removable pressed brass and red glass cover with door and hood flanked by giant S-scrolls and canted sides, on a moulded plinth, (the marble top damaged), 143 x 102 x 36 cm
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An early 18th century oak mule chest, circa 1700 and later, the hinged panelled top opening to an interior fitted with a candle box, the front and sides richly carved with patera, diamond motifs and scalloped borders raised on block supports, 137 x 84 x 57 cm
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A set of seven 19th century oak dining chairs, comprising six dining chairs and one carver, each with a rectangular crest rail above a horizontal splat and a drop in seat, raised on turned supports
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A good Victorian oak twin pedestal partners desk, circa 1870, the rectangular tooled leather inset top above two arched kneeholes, with two small drawers to either side fitted with apertures to house ink wells configuration and a further two slide drawers one to either end beneath the top, each with a tooled leather writing slope, complete with a ratchet stand and a cross-banded border, each pedestal with three drawers, plinth base, 174.5 x 81 x 106 cm
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A Victorian burr walnut and marquetry foldover card table, the rounded rectangular top with foliate string inlay, opening to a baize interior, raised on dual supports with scroll feet, united by a cross stretcher, porcelain castors (one castor missing), 83 x 71 x 43 cm
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Two similar French brass ceiling lights and shades with a reeded and a foliate cast stem respectively, emanating three scroll arms terminating in shades, 92 cm and 100 cm high
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A Louis XV style gilt metal mounted kingwood vitrine, the serpentine top above a glazed door and sides, the bombe lower section painted with romantic scenes, gilt metal mounts, raised on cabriole legs, 86 x 184 x 47 cm
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A George III mahogany wash stand, the hinged, square two sectional top opening to an interior fitted for a wash bowl and two smaller containers, above a single door and an apron drawer, raised on tapering supports united by a concave stretcher, 43 x 94 x 43 cm
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A George IV wall mirror inset with a painted glass panel, circa 1825, the tall narrow mirror set within a gilded frame with columnar supports to each side and below a hand coloured lithographic panel set behind glass, 5305 cm high
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A fine Dutch walnut and marquetry games table early 19th century, possibly Incorporating earlier Elements richly decorated throughout with fields of fine boxwood and sycamore marquetry depicting birds and insects amongst flowers and trailing foliage issuing from classical urns, the rectangular top folding to reveal a green baized-lined playing surface supported on a pair of gates opening outwards from the front, each side with a door enclosing a deep cupboard, raised on turned feet, 91 x 76 x 35 cm (closed…
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A pair of polychrome blackamoor consoles, each with a serpentine demi-lune top, raised on supports carved as Nubian figures, 54 cm high
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