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December Art and Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:742
Sale Title:December Art and Antiques AuctionLots with images:135
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:552
Date:6-Dec-2011
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A Victorian silver mustard pot, of oval shape with domed hinged lid and blue glass liner. London 1869 by Crichton Bros.
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An Edwardian silver galleried bottle coaster, Chester 1916, along with a seal topped spoon, stamped to the oval bowl with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. London 1953 by Wakely & Wheeler.
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A late Victorian pair of silver salts, in the form of sunflowers with matching spoons in original Frank Grady, New Zealand box. Birmingham 1898, by Thomas Latham and Ernest Morton.
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A late Victorian silver trophy cup presented for Best Rooster, 291gms. London 1900. Height 21.5 cm
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A Victorian silver cream jug, baluster shape, engraved with medieval patterns and wheat ears. Birmingham 1863. Height 9 cm
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A Sumak extra-weft woven bag face, decorated all over with geometric motifs. 102.7 x 670 cm
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A small Tekke Turkoman mat, decorated with nine geometric gols, wool pile on wool foundation. 133 x 72 cm
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A hand knotted Persian wool pile rug, in unusual lilac and muted pistachio tones, the field decorated with two rows of lozenge shaped medallions framed by multiple borders and guards. 192 x 127 cm
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A long length of Persian hand woven tent band, all wool construction in tones of dark brown, blue and red with orange and ivory highlights, rolled in a coil with plaited binding.
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A Saruq hand knotted runner, the entire field decorated with multiple small boteh motifs on an indigo ground, framed by three geometric borders. 300 x 103 cm
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A hand knotted Persian rug in muted tones, the field decorated with four geometric medallions on a black ground framed by three broad borders decorated with serrated leaves, Sumak extra-weft sections form guards at either end. Wool pile on wool foundation. 214 x 120 cm
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A Hamadan hand knotted runner, the entire field decorated with herati motifs on an indigo ground, framed by a stylised leaf motif border. 420 x 105 cm
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A Baluchi hand knotted rug, decorated with two conjoined step-outlined diamond shaped medallions on an old indigo field decorated with scattered rosette motifs, framed by multiple borders, in traditional red tones. 203 x 125 cm
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A hand knotted Hamadan runner, the field entirely decorated with Herati motifs on a soft red ground, framed by a single geometric meander border. Some tonal variation. 515 x 80 cm
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A pair of small Kashan rugs, each hand knotted wool pile on cotton foundation, decorated with a central floral medallion framed by floral tendrils on a rich salmon pink ground framed by a flowering vine border. 85 x 1000 each.
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A Turkish hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with a large geometric medallion with pendant ends on a ground entirely decorated with linial and hook key motifs on a soft red background, framed by a geometric meander border. Wool pile on cotton foundation. 293 x 193 cm
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A Turkish hand knotted carpet, the brick red field decorated with five lozenge shaped medallions enclosing various geometric designs, framed by scattered geometric motifs including animals and birds, all framed by a broad border with ivory ground and repeating geometric motifs, outlined with two guards. 293 x 197 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Turkoman rug, the field decorated with four rows of small gul motifs, multiple narrow border guards, in colours of rich red, dark blue and ivory. 150 x 200 cm
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A hand knotted Kazak rug, of unusual square shape, decorated with a geometric medallion in indigo on a soft red ground, further decorated with various geometric motifs including stylised birds, framed by a broad border with indigo background flanked by star patterned guards. 165 x 165 cm
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An Afghan Andkhoi hand knotted carpet, the rich red field decorated with bands of stylised floral motifs in indigo tones framed by a broad geometric border. Wool pile on wool foundation. 200 x 130 cm
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An Afghan Andkhoi runner, the soft plum ground decorated with three geometric medallions and scattered geometric motifs, framed by a single border. Wool pile on wool weft and warp. 290 x 80 cm
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A hand knotted Chobi runner, in tones of old ivory, faded madder red and pale celadon green, the field decorated with stylised flowerheads and palmette motifs, framed by a leafy meander border. Wool pile on cotton foundation. 400 x 85 cm
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A large Persian Yazd hand knotted carpet, the maroon field decorated with a floral medallion and sprays framed by a floral border in tones of indigo, old ivory, pistachio green and bleu celeste. 345 x 250 cm
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An Afghan Turkoman carpet, the rich red field decorated with five rows of 12 octagonal gol motifs interspersed with cruciform medallions, the field framed by a border of conjoined diamond and geometric motifs framed by further narrow guards. 300 x 200 cm
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A large Persian Kashan carpet, hand knotted wool pile on cotton foundation, decorated with a central floral medallion of serpentine outline with conjoined pendant medallions, reserved on a field of floral islimi tendrils on a bright red ground, the quadrant similarly conforming to the central medallion, the whole framed by a broad border and multiple narrower guards. 360 x 255 cm
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A fine hand knotted Afghan carpet in deep brick red tones, the field decorated with six rows of ten Bokhara gul motifs framed by multiple small borders and guards and with stylised floral motifs at either end. Dense wool pile on cotton foundation. 300 x 200 cm
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A Victorian mahogany luggage stand, the open slatted top of rectangular form with plain aprons, raised on restrained turned legs. 61 x 38 x 44 cm
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A 19th century long curved foot stool, the top of shaped rectangular bow form with woven upholstered top in a zig-zag blue, black and gold tones, raised on four turned legs. 84 x 40 x 42 cm
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An early Victorian beaded pole screen, the panel with fine glass beads decorated with a large floral rose spray, some deterioration, supported on gilt brass telescopic rods and an elegant carved and turned walnut tripod base.
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A 19th century flame mahogany pedestal wine table with magazine racks, the circular top with a fine moulded edge on turned column with central three-way revolving shelf with turned galleries raised on a restrained tripod base. Diameter 40 cm height 75 cm
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A Victorian ebonised wine table similar to above with the circular top on turned column with fixed three-way gallery shelf and tripod base. Diameter 37 cm height 72.5 cm
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A pair of late 19th century oak framed oval footstools upholstered in green chenille fabric.
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A cube shaped stool, upholstered in hand woven kilim fabric. 48 x 48 x 43 cm
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A Victorian cast mahogany framed embroidered screen, the rectangular frame with ornate animal mask, fruit and scroll carved pediment, three curved legs and scroll and floral restrained detail, the embroidered panel of birds and florals under glass. 51 x 35 x 92 cm
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A large 19th century pine country storage box of plain oblong shape with clenched ends, metal side handles and bracket feet. 114 x 60 x 73 cm
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A Victorian mahogany child’s chair, the solid wood rocker in Black Forest style, shaped sides with cut-out decoration to back. 32 x 44 x 61 cm
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A child’s small Victorian style grandfather armchair with carved mahogany frame, the deep red velvet upholstery with buttoned back, scroll arms and legs. 38 x 34 x 54 cm
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An Edwardian brass fire fender with pierced decoration. Length 1260, depth 26 cm
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A good William IV figured mahogany cellarette of sarcophagus form, the lid with a flat central top rectangular panel and plain panels tapering to the sides, the tapered body of plain design, raised on four well carved lion’s paw feet with scrolling brackets. Original felt lined interior with divisions for 13 decanters. 79 x 62 x 59 cm Some provenance available.
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An 18th century Georgian oak drop leaf table, the oval plank top with old iron strapping to edge of central section, raised on bobbin turned supports, the turned stretchers and short feet with some deterioration. 124 x 108.5 x 7 cm
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An Edwardian Chippendale style side table with a rectangular serpentine top and pierced shaped gallery raised on four tapering square section legs with open pierced panels. 61 x 36 x 68 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany Georgian style wine table with a circular pie crust rim to the top, turned and fluted knop pedestal, tripod base with ball and claw feet. Diameter 39 cm height 69 cm
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A 19th century mahagony wine table, tripod base with pad feed, the circular top raised on a baluster carved column with wrythen knop. 78.5 x 71.5 cm.
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A Georgian oak tripod base wine table, the baluster shaped column and cabriole legs supporting a plain circular top. Diameter 68.5 cm height 76 cm
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A rustic 19th century oak country corner cabinet, the door with carved decoration of an urn with flowers, geometric decoration to border of door. Height 80 cm width 57 cm depth 32.5 cm
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A Victorian walnut corner cabinet, plain design with chamfered panel door, with brass escutcheon and key, three shelves to the interior. 71 x 40 x 111 cm
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A Victorian period walnut serpentine flap top card table with carved quadrupod base and green baize interior, the shaped top with a deep thumbnail moulded border and carved front detail. 91 x 46 x 73 cm Restoration required.
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An English beech and oak circular folding coaching table, the circular top folding in half on a X-frame turned folding base. Affixed London maker’s label underneath - ‘Thornton Herne’. Diameter 92 cm height 62.5 cm
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A good modern plank oak refectory dining table of plain country style, the pegged square section legs with internal taper, good dark colour and polish. 240 x 95 x 76 cm
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A Regency style mahogany twin pedestal banquet extension dining table, the rectangular top with curved corners and reeded edge, the two leaves with rail supports, the pedestals with baluster turned columns and four reeded sabre legs terminating in brass caps and casters. 124 x 273 x 72 cm
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A 19th century mahogany bowfront side cabinet with single drawer above two panelled cupboards, all with ebony stringing, shaped apron with splayed seat. 62 x 42.5 x 72.5 cm
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A good New Zealand colonial Beaconsfield wardrobe with tall scrolling and carved pediments to the shaped top cornice above the single mirrored door and combination of two pairs of panelled smaller doors above three short drawers, all fitted to the base of two short drawers with plinth support, rimu and kauri construction with burr timber panel highlights. 146 x 56 x 250 cm
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A good New Zealand colonial timbers hall stand, mainly dark stained kauri with marquetry panelled top, above grape leaf carved panels, central arched mirror above single shelf and further conforming panels, single glove drawer flanked by quarter round sections with drip trays to the base. Four coat hooks to the back. 121 x 46 x 214 cm
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A William IV mahogany writing table with six small drawers, the oblong top with rounded corners and a short upstand, the slender turned legs with original brass casters. 113 x 58 x 85 cm Minor distress.
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A fine pair of rosewood framed Victorian grandmother and grandfather chairs, the frames carved in high relief to the arching back with flowering tendrils, a similar carving embellishes the front rail and the arms of the grandfather chair. Both upholstered in a dark salmon paisley patterned brocade with deep buttoning to the backs.
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A set of four Victorian rosewood framed balloon back dining chairs, the open backs surmounted by floral carving in high relief, the overstuffed upholstered seat raised on cabriole legs with stylised shell carvings at the knees.
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A set of five 19th century country elm and beech dining chairs, shaped seats, the rail backs with turned supports, turned legs and stretchers, the single carver chair similar to the other four.
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A Georgian mahogany Hepplewhite commode chair with traditional pierced and shaped urn splat back and elegant shaped open arms with scrolling terminals, the upholstered seat revealing original oak framed commode, deep shaped apron, chamfered square section legs.
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A 19th century Austrian bentwood folding chair, the elegant frame with scroll and ring supports to the sling arms, back and seat with floral self-patterned brocade in gold and lemon tones.
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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 green fabric covers. Some wear.
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A pair of French paint finish framed boudoir chairs with gilded detail to the carved top rail and the seat’s frieze, raised on tapering fluted legs.
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A George III country oak side chair, slatted back, panelled seat, wear to the turned front stretcher, turned legs.
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An Edwardian Sheraton Revival kingwood armchair, the feet worked in vintage gros-point floral tapestry.
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A 19th century Georgian style mahogany narrow tall cupboard, the single door with three shaped panels revealing six fitted shelves and a single drawer, raised on short small bun feet, restrained flame mahogany pediment with ebony trim. 56 x 38 x 187 cm
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A Victorian mahogany inverse breakfront sideboard, the scroll back surmounted by a foliate carved pediment, the frieze with three ogee fronted drawers above four arched panelled cupboards. 194 x 56 x 150 cm
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An old Georgian country style pine standing corner cabinet, the lower section raised on bracket feet with serpentine apron, with two panelled doors enclosing a single serpentine fronted shelf, the upper section similarly detailed with two shelves. Width 1180, height 219 cm
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A 19th century small proportion mahogany flat front chest of two short over two long drawers, the top with thumb moulded edge, decorative oval brass back plate swing handles, shaped apron and bracket feet, good colour and patina. 91 x 42 x 70.5 cm
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A 19th century flame mahogany chest of drawers, three full width drawers, cockbeaded edges, bun handles, raised on splay feet. 114 x 52 x 95.5 cm
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An American oak sectional book case, the three sections with glazed lifting and top slide back doors, raised on a plinth base and with a conforming top. 86.5 x 31 x 116.5 cm
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An 18th century style oak moulded front chest, the fascia divided into four full width drawers of various depth with moulded and cushioned fascias, each with ring pull handles, raised on simple stile feet. 94 x 53 x 90 cm
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The upper section of a 19th century campaign chest, solid teak construction with dovetailed joints and brass corners. The three drawers with recessed brass handles. A brass plaque engraved ‘W. Sleeman, C.S.’, screwed to the top. 96.5 x 55.5 x 58 cm
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A Victorian mahogany bookcase cabinet, the upper section with two glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves beneath a simple architectural cornice, the lower section with two panelled doors beneath a single frieze drawer, raised on plinth base. 89 x 41 x 207 cm
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A Victorian oak flat front chest of drawers, in a configuration of a wide secret frieze drawer above two of half width over three of full width and graduated depth, each with turned bun handles and flanked by columns. 126.5 x 54 x 119 cm
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An Edwardian Sheraton Revival display cabinet, the curved glass door with small drawer to the base, two glass side panels to front and glass on each side, original fabric lining, with two shelves, on four small cabriole legs. 132 x 37 x 1455
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An early 19th century rosewood flat front chest of three short over three long graduated drawers, satinwood stringing, cross banded border to the top and base edge, fancy brass pierced and scroll back plate handles, raised on bracket feet. 128 x 58 x 99 cm some attention required.
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A 1920’s French Art Deco buffet sideboard, the shaped front with two bowfront doors of panel design, floral, scroll and lobed panelled designs enhance the front, conforming short upstand back, bulbous turned and lobed short supports to the scrolling feet, pale overall tone. 135 x 55 x 110 cm
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A French rococo style painted double head board and foot board, with painted side rails.
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A late Victorian Georgian style country oak single bed, each end panelled in the wainscot manner with restrained carved top rails, pegged construction, complete with bed rails, some faults.
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A European oak coffer, 18th century and later, in oak and fruitwoods. The facsia carved in low relief with flowers and scrolling leaves above an apron more deeply carved with acanthus scrolls, the plank top hinged on steel strap hinges. 116 x 51 x 60.5 cm
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An unusual late 19th century Venetian sedan chair, the painted and gilded gesso frame with upholstered seat and back, raised on a structure to enable carrying from pole supports.
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A European pine mule chest, with scumbled faux grain paint finish to the ‘three-drawer’ fascia. 119.5 x 67 x 92 cm
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A Japanese Sendai Tansu (pre-1880’s samurai’s chest), the cedar carcase with fascia of drawers and door in chestnut, fitted with decorative iron work escutcheons, handles, capping and binding. The full width top drawer is designed to accommodate swords. With original key for top drawer only. 118 x 42 x 88 cm
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A massive Japanese floor standing vase of baluster form, frilled rim, decorated with birds amongst blossoms in tones of blue, black, yellow and ivory, gilt highlights, raised on a hardwood stand with five scrolling legs. Height overall 188 cm
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A 1920’s Japanese two section Tansu chest, with deep red lacquer finish, the top section with two sliding doors, above five short drawers, the base with a combination of four full width and two half width drawers, orange/red finished metal fittings and swing handles. 88 x 38 x 1625, minor attention required.
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A Japanese black lacquer shrine, the two doors enclosing an elaborate interior, raised on conforming base.
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An Anglo-Indian blackwood occasional table, the circular top with flared apron ornately carved with flowers, raised on a shaped and fully carved column, the three scrolling legs adorned with full figure lions and birds. Diameter 67 cm height 67 cm Some attention reguired.
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An old Chinese large carved wood Buddha, represented in a seated lotus pose holding a small vessel to his front, snail scroll coiffure, the robe with remnants of old red and green paint, partial gilt highlights. 60 x 50 x 70 cmapprox.
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A Chinese teak side table of oblong top with carved and pierced frieze, four slender legs and stretcher base. 44 x 31 x 61 cm
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A Chinese red lacquer altar table, the rectangular table with five frieze drawers with brass bat and butterfly shaped plate backed handles, raised on plain stile legs with inward turned toes. 134 x 55 x 78.5 cm
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A late 19th century Chinese wooden three seater settee, serpentine front, the back heavily carved with a sacred Phoenix bird, smaller birds in flight and flowers and leaves. The arms in the form of dragons with the mystic pearl in mouth, the five legs in the form of dragon’s heads, carved apron around all sides, Greek key decoration to seat, old repairs. Black ebonised finish. 130 x 57 x 123 cm
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A pair of large Chinese black lacquer cabinets, each of two sections, the main cupboards with double doors each painted with sinuous Imperial dragons in gilt and red enamel above a lower section painted with a conforming dragon issuing from a wavy tempest. The removable upper sections each with double doors similarly painted with dragons. Each set of doors with brass panelled lock furniture and handles. Each cabinet raised on tall stiled feet. 124 x 55 x 2550 ea.
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A magnificent Chinese carved rosewood display cabinet with two glazed doors flanked by sinuous dragons with inlaid eyes, raised on a base with three drawers with shishi mask handles above a heavily carved frieze and raised on claw footed legs issuing from demon masks, the cabinet surmounted by a pediment ornately carved with a conforming dragon, above a cornice carved with scrolling cloud motifs, the cabinet's glazed doors enclose asymmetrically layered shelves before a carved back board and a small…
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A Regency cheval mirror, the plain rounded mahogany frame in plain column supports with two stretchers to base and swan neck legs, the support columns with turned button style finials to top and matching finials to sides, brass fittings for candle sconces. Height 1550, width 97 cm
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A Regency toilet mirror, the plain mahogany framed mirror in slender reeded uprights with decorative metal handles. Width 52.5 cm height 52 cm
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A large gilt framed mirror, the oblong glass framed by a classical stiff leaf moulded pattern inverted at the corners and decorated in the quadrants with squared acanthus medallions, surmounted by a gadrooned cornice beneath a scrolling arched pediment. 232.5 x 126 cm
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An exceptionally large modern wall mirror of rectangular form with a wide bevelled edge, plain tapered silver gilt frame of wide profile. 278 x 150 cm
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A 19th century European carved wooden framed mirror, the arched frame carved with foliate outline and surmounted by an heraldic crest flanked by acanthus scrolls. With hinged easel back mount. Height 70 cm
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A late Victorian mahogany framed overmantel mirror, the arched glass with bevelled edge within a frame with a simple thumb moulded cornice. 86 x 116 cm
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An impressive Victorian silver plate banqueting lamp, the Corinthian column on a square plinth with wreath decoration to each side, the square stepped base with beaded decoration to the edge, the oil reservoir with embossed floral decoration, the lamp has been converted for electricity. Height including fitting 69 cm
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A bedside table lamp made from a Victorian cast metal figurine of a young child, with a silk brocade shade of a light gold tone. Height including shade 27 cm
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