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British And European Silver Collection Of Arms And Armour — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:430
Sale Title:British And European Silver Collection Of Arms And ArmourLots with images:78
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:81
Date:19-May-2008
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R Krauss, Continental Painted Panel on Ivory, with a scene of two classical maidens after bathing resting on a hillside, height 6 cm width 7.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the Late Lily Ruttner
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George V sterling silver and Tortoiseshell Inlaid Trinket Box, London 1923, the circular box with hinged lid, inlaid with silver linear and flower head decoration and circular body, resting on three short feet modelled as fleur de lis. diameter 8 cm height 3.5 cm
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Edwardian sterling silver Ladies Card Case, Birmingham 1908, having a shaped rectangular case, and a chain link handle, retailed by 'Jn Vickery 179 181 183 Regent Street Wi'; together with a German Art Deco enamelled cigarette case (Af)
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Late Victorian Turned Ivory Parasol Handle, c. 1870, having a ball like knop leading to a pillar fashioned in the manner of crocodile skin. length 23 cm
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Edwardian sterling silver Double sovereign Case, Birmingham 1906, the hinged case, enclosing dual fittings for coins, fitted to one end with a jump ring, initialled. length 7 cm weight 34 grammes
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French Enamelled Silver Gilt Snuff Box, c. 1910, the octagonal hinged lid, centred by a single rose in bloom, enclosing gilt lined interior. length 9 cm
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Victorian sterling silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Spectacles Case, London 1890, fitted with, a pierced loop to attach to a chatelaine, suspended on a chain link, and a vacant cartouche amid flying 'C' scrolls. (note slight Af to case) length 19 cm
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George V 9ct Gold Size Six Thimble, Chester 1922, together with two various spoons and a brass and leather bound coin case
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George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box, London 1817, the rectangular hinged box, with a central vacant cartouche. length 5.5 cm
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Selection of Italian Micro Mosaic Panels, c. 1910, one in the form of a pin together with twin minor panels (Both Af)
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W.Comyns & Sons, Ltd, George V sterling silver Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box, London 1913 Retailed by J.C. Vickery Regent Street W1, the oval lidded box, decorated with ribbon ties, floral swags and flower heads, enclosing a velvet lined interior, resting on scrolled acanthus capped legs. length 18.5 cm height 8.5 cm
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19th century Continental Libation Cup, of short stature, leading to twin silvered bands each decorated with birds in flight amid foliage and flower heads, height 6.5 cm
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Early 19th century Continental Libation Cup, the tapered cylindrical body decorated throughout with scenes of the hunt, height 8.5 cm
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George IV Sheffield Plate Mounted Horn Libation Cup, c. 1825, of tapered form, height 8 cm
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Palais Royale Crystal Trinket Box, c. 1900, the facetted rectangular body with applied foliate decorated gilt metal mounts, height 12 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late F D Garvan, Sydney
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Austrian Silver Gilt Guilloche Enamelled Cigarette Case, c. 1910, the rectangular snap hinged case, decorated with a single panel of a basket of flowers amid flower heads. length 8.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the Late Lily Ruttner
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18th Century European White Metal Mounted Octagonal Lidded Box, the shaped rectangular lid with applied white metal mounts in the form of roundels, shells and stylised flower heads, the whole with metal linear stinging, length 17 cm height 8.5 cm
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Chaz & Richard Comyns, Victorian Kidney Shaped sterling silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Box, London 1896, the shaped top centred by ribbon ties, floral swags a crossed harps and trumpets, emblematic of victory, and a stylised floral border, resting on pierced scrolled feet. length 11 cm height 6 cm
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Egyptian Revival Enamel Mounted Brass Propelling Pencil, c. 1920, modelled in the form, of a sarcophagus, together with a white metal mounted propelling pencil.
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Elizabeth II Silver Gilt Box and Cover, Birmingham 1977, modelled in the form of an egg, enclosing a paste set pin of a floral spray, contained within its original retailer's box, height 8 cm
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Brevette, Late 19th century French Tortoiseshell Purse, c. 1880, the shaped rectangular hinged purse, inlaid with pawa shell silver and gold, a vacant cartouche to one side and a vacant square to the verso. (Af) length 8 cm
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Austrian Art Deco Silver Gilt Guilloche Enamel Cigarette Case, c. 1920, the rectangular case, having a three quarter hinged lid, painted with a female semi nude her modesty covered by her arms. length 9.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the Late Lily Ruttner
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Art Deco Continental Tortoiseshell and Leather Purse, c. 1930, having a single fitted loop handle, leading to a selection of compartments, length 29 cm
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Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Mounted Kingwood Octagonal Jewel Casket, c. 1930, having a selection of ceramic inset panels with flower heads, the metal mounts with maskheads, resting on short metal scrolled feet, fitted with original key, diameter 27 cm height 12 cm
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Arabesque Silver Gilt Box and Cover, c. 1950, modelled with a lobed pagoda style lid, having a selection of applied semi-precious stones, leading to a pierced body, having faux lapis insert panels, resting on a circular foot, height 16 cm. Provenance: The estate of the late Lily Ruttner
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Chromed Travelling Clock, c. 1910, Encased Within a sterling silver Mounted Travel Case, Birmingham 1914, together with a pair of late Victorian sterling silver mounted table brushes,. Provenance: McCorquodale Family
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Victorian sterling silver Mounted Photo Frame, Birmingham 1886, The rectangular frame with foliate decoration, height 27 cm
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Edwardian sterling silver Mounted Mirror, Birminham 1902, Together with a Victorian sterling silver table brush, Chester 1887
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Napoleon III Boulle Box, c. 1880, the rectangular hinged box, enclosing harlequin scent bottles with facetted shoulders, and a lined interior. length 16 cm
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O.Lelicvre, Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Marble Paperweight, together with a Paperweight in the form of a gilt bronze figure of a setter, the rectangular weight with a shaped foliate capped grip and mount.
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Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Jewel Casket, With a twin putti surmount, the hinged lid enclosing a blue velvet lined interior and the pierced four sided box with blue velvet inserts, length 12 cm
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Montblanc, Ink Pen with 14ct Nib, c. 1960, Together with a Parker Duofold ink pen and a European silver gilt mounted letter knife.
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Late 19th century Australian Silver Plated Plaid Pin, c. 1900, decorated with single band of interlocked thistles; together with a smaller unmarked version.
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English Silver Plated Arts and Crafts Ladies Belt, c. 1880, having a waisted rectangular clasp, linking to a selection of eighteen smaller matching links, each decorated with flowering berry vines. length 64 cm
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Edwardian sterling silver Albert Chain, c. 1905, having a George III silver coin and horseshoe locket fob charms.
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Patented Gun Metal Pocket Barometer, c. 1910, having a single loop suspension, possibly Military Issue.
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Victorian sterling silver Belt Buckle, London 1878, the pierced two part buckle having stylised tendril decoration. length 12.5 cm weight
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Australian NSW Aaa 9ct Rose Gold Fob Charm, dated 1912, together with Australian sterling silver, 9ct rose gold fob charm for 'Birchgrove Harriers', and early St John's Ambulance Association medal and a late Celtic pin.
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Two Edwardian Hardstone Cameos, Unmounted, c. 1910, together with a 1930's silver mounted cameo pendent, Chinese pierced ivory necklet, c1930 a selection of four pieces of costume jewellery and a boxed Scandinavian sterling silver pin.
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Victorian Memento Mori Pin, c. 1870, having a swivel action, so that the wearer can wear either the cased daguerreotype or the carved ivory panel modelled with twin doves of peace, together with an Edwardian paste set locket and a 1930's minor locket .
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Pair of Art Deco Bakelite Figural Gentleman's Cufflinks, c. 1920, modelled as lions, one roaring the other not, on damascene findings. Original retailer's box.
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Edwardian 9ct Gold and Coral Pendent, c. 1910, set with paste seed pearls
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Late Victorian Chalcedony and Turquoise Set Gold Pin, together with Victorian Memento Mori gold and black enamel pin
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Fancy 18ct Fancy Gold and Opal Set Pin, together with a 15 carat set sharks tooth and a gold fancy link bracelet
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Edwardian Five Stone Old Cut Diamond Dress Ring, c. 1910, with scroll work to the shoulders
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Dress Diamond Ring of Double Cluster Design, set in 18ct white gold with approx 1.66cts of diamonds
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Art Deco Brass Cased 8 Day Travelling Clock, white enamel dial and oversize key wind
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Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch, c. 1880, with original key, together with a ladies Rolex cased movement c1920
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American Watch Company, Walthum, Mass, Gold Fill Open Faced Pocket Watch, with a white enamelled dial, having roman numerals and a sub dial(Crack to dial)
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William, Lister Newcastle on Tyne, George III 18ct Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch, c. 1815, having roman numerals, original key and fully hallmarked case. Provenance: Private Collection Wagga Wagga
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Freeform Diamond Set Pin, c. 1955, set with approximately forty seven small diamonds, apparently set in white gold
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Diamond Set Pendent, c. 1960, modelled in the form of a flower set, with nine small diamonds apparently set in white gold, on a white metal chain
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19th century 18ct Yellow Gold Push Button Set Chronograph Full Hunter Watch, c. 1880, Retailed Hardy Bros Sydney, together with 18ct yellow gold Albert chain
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Rene Lalique, Art Deco Amber Serpent Pendant, c. 1920, modelled in rectangular form, with a writhing, serpent attached at both ends to the original silk cord
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French Art Nouveau Carved Horn Pin, c. 1900, modelled in the form of a dragonfly, and centred by a cornelian. length 4.5 cm
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French Art Nouveau Carved Horn Pin, c. 1900, modelled in the form of a bumblebee.
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Gtb, French Art Nouveau Carved Horn Pin, c. 1900, modelled in the form of a bumblebee.
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Cooper Pedy Classic Opal, Approximately 31cts, unset.
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Late 19th century French mother of pearl Table Seal, c. 1900, Modelled in the form of a burlesque dancers leg, plated mounts, together with a 19th century Scottish Pebble Broach.
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George I style silver plated loving cup, c. 1870, of waisted baluster form, flanked by twin handles, resting on a circular spreading base, height 23 cm
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Pair of Flavelle Brothers silver plated candlesticks, c. 1920, together with a silver plated hot water pot
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James Dixon & Sons, Mahogany cased fruit and fish canteen, c. 1920, comprised as a serving for twelve each knives and forks, each with simulated horn ivorine handle and foliate etched blades, encased in a rectangular boxed strung ebony crossbanded rectangular fitted box. length 67 cm
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Selection of silver plate, comprising claret jug, bon bon dish, campagna shaped wine pail, lidded tea caddy and a pierced meat cover.
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Edwardian silver plated flatware service, c. 1910, each with foliate capped terminals, all encased in a box wood strung mahogany canteen.
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Silver Plated Mahogany Cased Set of Flatware, c. 1910, Sheffield 1914 sterling silver Drummond of Melbourne Canteen of mother of pearl Handled, Fruit Knives and Forks
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Late 19th American Folk Art Silk Crazy Quilt, c. 1880 (slight Af)
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Black Belouch Double Saddle Bag, c. 1940, of traditional hues and having applied beads. length 78 cm
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Tabriz Woollen Floor Rug, Decorated with continuous lozenge shaped motifs on an earthy ground, some ware. length 186 cm
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Caucasian Kilim Hall Runner, Decorated with a selection of large geo-metric gulls, interspersed with smaller elongated gulls, encased within a multi-panelled border, all on a deep blue ground. (Small tear) length 245 cm
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Tribal Woollen Floor Rug, Decorated with a central lozenge shaped gul, surrounded by a selection of large and small geo-metric and floral motifs, on a tonal ground, length 188 cm
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Tribal kilim, Decorated with a selection of central geo-metric gulls, leading to a tonal ground . length 189 cm
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Caucausian Woollen Floor Rug, c. 1920, In yellow and red hues with geometric guls.(worn) 170 x 115 cm
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Selection of Tribal Saddlebags, Converted to cushions ( 5)
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American Folk Art Patchwork Quilt, c. 1920, Decorated with a selection of geo-metric elements, with foliate stitching. length 181 cm
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Selection of Tribal Saddlebags, Converted to cushions
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Pair of Chinese Ivory Figures, c. 1940, modelled as a couple of the imperial court, in full robes each clutching vessels and resting on octagonal stepped bases. (Slight Af).
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Exceptional 19th century Chinese Ivory Figure of Guan Yin, modelled as the deity in full headdress, jewelled, in tonal dress, clasping her precious vase in one hand, signed to Chien Leong to base, height 41.5 cm. Provenance: The estate of the late Rita Light, Sydney, Private Collection, NSW
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Japanese Ivory Figure of a Reclining Buddha, c. 1930, modelled with the figure in repose and a child seated at his right hand in serving mode, on a black lacquered stand.
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Japanese Meijii Period Ivory Okimono, c. 1890, modelled as a farmer in traditional robes; with basket poised to catch the hen and chicks at his feet, resting on the original ebonised stand .Signed to base, height 10 cm, overall height 13 cm
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Pair of Cloisonne Enamel Vases, c. 1940, each modelled in the form of waisted tapered vessels, and decorated with sprays of chrysanthemums on a green to white ground.
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Suite of Four Late 19th century Chinese Ivory Export Ware Serviette Rings, c. 1900, each of circular banded form and decorated with exotic birds and leaf and berry motifs.
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Japanese Meiji Period Boxed Garniture of Satsuma Vessels, c. 1920, comprising a lidded koro and a pair of vases, each decorated with scenes of lohan in landscapes and having an applied figure of the dragon chasing the flaming pearl. Each in its original retail travelling case. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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19th century Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Vajrasattva with Consort, modelled with five rising spokes representing the five wisdoms of Buddha or Dyani Buddha's. seated; and presented in yab yam with his consort, on a stepped lotus throne, height 12 cm
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Near Pair of Meijii Period Kutani Porcelain Vases, c. 1880, each modelled with a flared lip, having Greek key motifs, leading to the baluster shaped body having panels of birds in exotic landscapes.
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Shibyama Tray, Meiji period, c. 1900, The rectangular florally enamelled rim, leading to the signed tray decorated with a pair of exotics bird in landscape. (Af) length
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19th century Gilt Bronze Standing Rattanakosin Buddha, modelled standing in the 'calming the waters' pose, clad in tradition robes, resting on stepped red stained based, height 56 cm
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Miniature Satsuma Earthenware Vase, c. 1930, modelled as a baluster shaped vase, decorated with panels of children playing with gilt highlights, height 9 cm
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Chinese Cast Metal Bone Mounted Snuff Bottle, c. 1920, modelled with semi precious stone mounts; and a selection of bone panel inserts and resting on a treen base, height 14 cm
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Early Japanese Ivory Ovoid Box and Cover, the reticulated top centred with a peacock in full plumage and bordered with a solid band of acanthus leaves, the body pierced with scenes of peacocks in exotic foliage. diameter 11 cm
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Japanese Tortoiseshell Cigar Case, Meiji Period, c. 1910, decorated with cranes in flight, amid bamboo foliage, the verso with similar decoration. length 12 cm
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19th century Burmese Mandalay Gilt Standing Buddha, modelled standing with both hands in the verada gesture, clad in traditional robes, including a jewelled headdress, resting on a later ebonised base, height 137 cm, overall height 164 cm
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Japanese Ivory Netsuke, Meiji Period, c. 1880, modelled in circular form, and decorated with a carved image of a young boy with his toy swathed, signed below. diameter 5 cm
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19th century Chinesefamille rose Lidded Vase, together with a 19th century Kutani ceramic vase and a Kutani style box and cover
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Late 19th century Indonesian Cast Metal Beetle Nut Cutting Tool, together with a matching knife.
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Ross of London 19th century Brass Telescopic Telescope, c. 1870, with ebonised and leather mounts and associated leather carrying case, bearing the inscription 'G S Elliot Teviot Richins Way Iver.Bucks'.
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Graduated Pair of 19th century Horn Mounted Hunting Knives, in their original leather carrying cases.
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Boosey and Hawkes Makers of London, Edwardian E flat Bakelite Mounted Nickel Plated Penny Whistle, c. 1910, encased in a military fabric carrying case
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After Charles Sykes, The Spirit of Ecstasy, modelled as the lady clad only in fluttering robes; resting on a brassed mounting, height 14 cm, Special Note, The Spirit of Ecstasy was designed by Charles Sykes and inspires a story about secret passion between two people at differing ends of the social spectrum. The model for the emblem was Eleanor Velasco Thornton, the secret love of John Walter Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu for over 10 years
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De la Grange, Art Deco Ivory and Gilt Bronze Figure, c. 1930, modelled as a page in full court dress, with hands in front in a clasping a book, resting on a stepped base, height 34 cm
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After Lorenzl, Art Deco Chromed Figure of a Dancing Girl, c. 1930, modelled as the woman balancing ; naked with her hands up and down as she moves to the music, resting on a plinth base, height 29 cm
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