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November Art & Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:756
Sale Title:November Art & Antique AuctionLots with images:129
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:588
Date:5-Nov-2013
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A Victorian cobalt blue glass double ended scent bottle, cylindrical shape with diamond faceting, each end with brass hinged covers revealing original stoppers. Length 12.5 cm
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A small Victorian green glass double ended scent bottle, faceted sides, the silver plated ends, one hinged and one screw-on with floral embossing. Length 10 cm
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A silver covered green glass smelling salts bottle, the cover with hinged lid and hinged side opening to release the bottle, the circular sides of the cover embossed with Amorini amongst clouds. London 1896. Height 7.5 cm
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An unusual George III silver cased miniature glass perfume bottle, the hinged lidded casket form case decorated with a vacant shield cartouche, bright cutting and wiggle-work. Birmingham 1796 by Thomas Willmore. Height 4 cm
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Five small scent bottles, including examples in aquamarine glass, cut crystal, gilt metal and filigree gilt metal. One with silver collar, one with silver cap
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A Rene Lalique blue glass scent bottle with turquoise coloured stopper, designed for Worth, fluted circular section, skyscraper shape. Etched marks. Height 13 cm. Together with a similar smaller later Lalique blue glass scent bottle. Height 7.5 cm
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A set of six Irish Waterford Kildare pattern tumblers. Etched marks. Height 10 cm
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A set of six Irish Waterford Kildare pattern wine goblets. Etched marks. Height 17.5 cm
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A set of six Irish Waterford Kildare pattern champagne flutes. Etched marks. Height 18.5 cm
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Eight crystal stem glasses, of Waterford Colleen style. Height approx. 16 cm. Together with four plain champagne flutes
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A good tall Daum Nancy glass vase, internal dark blue flecking graduating from the base to the lighter blue top, three panels of gold flecked highlights, the bulbous base tapering to a rolled form rim, wheel cut signature. Height 31.3 cm
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A Daum Nancy glass beaker form vase, the ovoid body on a circular tapered foot, light blue panels to the dark blue panelled body and base, red and gold flecked panelled highlights. Height 16.5 cm, diameter 14.5 cm
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A good John Walsh floral engraved purple glass vase, of striking trumpet form with wide spreading circular foot, hand cut decoration of water lily and iris, acid etched 'Walsh, England' mark to base. Height 19.6 cm. Diameter 17.2 cm
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A contemporary Lalique vase, elongated oval shape with spiral carved neck, with original box. Height 18 cm
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A set of seven small Italian uranium small glass bowls, along with a similar uranium glass lidded canister. Bowl diameter 10 cm, jar height 13 cm
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A good Art Deco European malachite green glass vase, panelled ovoid form decorated with four draped naked women in various poses in a combination of frosted and polished finish, marbleized effects in the glass. Designed by Prof. Arthur Plewa in the 1930s for Hendry Schevote, made by Riedle Glass and marketed under the Ingrid label. Height 24 cm
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A pair of tall Victorian period milk glass baluster vases, painted with flowers in colours of rose pink, blue and green, the borders gilded. Height 32 cm
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A large Victorian period pale green glass dome, of plain design with knop handle. Diameter 31 cm, height 38 cm
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A small light wood Samoan kava bowl, circular with flattened rim, raised on 12 short legs. Diameter 18 cm
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A small Samoan dark wood kava bowl with flattened rim, raised on 16 short legs. Diameter 20 cm
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An old Fijian kava bowl of 'turtle' shape, the circular bowl with insipient head, tail and flippers, raised on four short tapering conical legs, heavy dark timber with rich brown patina Length 50 cm
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A Papua New Guinea 'Chungrebu' area mask, elliptical shape with simplified elongated nose, remnants of pigment. Height 60 cm
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An Australian aboriginal Wunda Shield decorated with conventional longitudinal and diagonal grooving enhanced with ochre and white pigment, the reverse with a lug handle; along with a Port Keats aboriginal bark painting of oval shape decorated with a curvilinear pattern in pale blue, green and white on an ochre background. Shield height 58 cm, painting height 49.5 cm
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A North African dagger, double sided tapering blade and original leather and snakeskin handle and scabbard. Length 30 cm
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An African wood comb with carved decoration and reeded bone handle. One tine damaged. Length 20 cm
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An N.Z. greenstone boulder, the base surface partly polished. Length 18.5 cm
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A collection of seven Amokura tail feathers, the full length feathers with off-white at the base tapering to their fine long length with typical striking red colouration, now some fading evident. Average length 44 cm. Provenance: 'The Amokura feathers were acquired from Mike Scholes in 1989. These were given to his father in the 1930s when he had the souvenir and curio shop which Mike and Sue now own in Whakarewarewa'. The letter of provenance associated with these feathers also includes the details:…
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A good 19th century Maori woven muka cloak, the woven banding showing tapering for the shoulders, entirely decorated with linial stitched wool banding, some distress, in tones of red, green and black, single blue band to the top, alternating green and red woollen panels to the base fringe, peacock feathers decorate the borders. 140 cm x 120 cm
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A Maori carved walking stick, the tapered shaft of generous proportions with back to back stylised figures above a wide band of Taniwha decoration, spiralling linial and notch carved band to the lower section, the plain curved handle with single paua insert. Not registered. Length 84.5 cm
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A Maori carved stylised figure, the male figure with curving lineal carved moko, hands clasped to belly, lineal and notch carved detail, block base, paua inserts to eyes. Height 57.5 cm
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An old Maori carved handled wool bale hook, the mildly swollen cylindrical handle partly carved with a stylised Maori mask, paua inset eyes, zigzag band to either end, original steel hook. The handle with incised carver's/owner's mark 'F'. Length 26.5 cm
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A vintage 'Maori Chief. N.Z.' leather painted cushion, circular form, heavy stitched rim with tassels, painted decoration to the centre of a Maori chief in profile. Diameter 47 cm
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An old Maori carved donation box/whare, with carved gable facade boards (Maihi), highlighted with paua shell inserts, woven fibre panelled roof and sides, the recessed front with coin/note slot above a lockable removable window panel. 67.5 cm x 35 cm x 45 cm. Provenance: Ex. The Barrett Street Hospital, New Plymouth, opened 1888, closed c.1980
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An old Maori canoe paddle, of flattened spatulate form with pointed tip and oval section handle. Metal split ring at hand end. Some distress. Overall length 123 cm
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An old Maori toki kakauroa (long handled axe), with steel blade and long tapering oval section, dark wood handle with pointed terminal and twin bands of notched carving towards the terminal end. Length overall 134 cm
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A mid-20th century Tutanekai and Hinemoa lamp base, she stands in the lake while he places a cloak around her shoulders, a Maori decorated post behind supports the light fitting, black finish. With black cloth shade. Height of base 30 cm
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A 20th century Maori whalebone carved wahiaka, traditionally carved with full figure to back of the hooked form blade, stylised carved mask to butt end, drilled suspension hole, paua inset eyes. Length 35 cm
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An early 20th century Maori carved walking stick, plain mildly tapered cylindrical form, the handle finely carved with a stylised figure, paua inserts, original dark varnished patina. Length 90.5 cm
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An early/mid-20th century Maori carved walking stick, fine linial and notch carved spiralling supplejack, paua inserts to the mask and other highlights, applied full stylised figure below the handle. Crack to shaft. Length 90 cm
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A good Maori wakahuia, with ornate carved decoration, the lid with two ancestor figures, the base with twin tiki figures, also scrolling notched and linial carving, with manaia handles and paua shell inlay. One handle repaired. Length 52 cm
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A 19th century hand coloured steel engraved map of New Zealand by W. Hughes, published Edinburgh by A. & C. Black, unframed. 40 cm x 28 cm
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A c.1900 N.Z. historical shipping presentation teapot, inscribed 'Presented by Captain & Officers 'S.S. Waihora' To John Burgess 20.9.01', the circular body with two bands of ribbed decoration, raised on three spike feet. Note: The 'S.S. Waihora' was a 2,003 ton passenger cargo steamship built in 1882 for the Union Steam Ship Co. of N.Z
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A Len Castle Earth Book sculpture, the wire cut and torn porcelain block with black recessed stained highlights, impressed potter's mark. 21.5 cm x 11.5 cm x 9 cm
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A Doreen Blumhardt 1970s squat circular vase, the wide tapered body with a flat shoulder to the narrow tall neck. the shoulder with brushed blue/grey glaze scroll decoration, the grey glaze with green and iron spotting, impressed potter's mark. Height 23 cm, diameter 24.5 cm
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An early Doreen Blumhardt tall vase, ovoid form, variable dark glaze, dominant black/dark brown with mottled matt dark grey/green sections, impressed potter's mark to base and original exhibition paper label with price £8-8-0. Height 38 cm
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An early Estelle Martin N.Z. studio pottery vase of ovoid form, finely ribbed, the variable khaki and darker glaze with rich deep red/brown highlights. Early potter's mark to base. Height 31 cm
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A large early Estelle Martin N.Z. studio pottery vase of tall ovoid form, fine ribbed decoration, a central wide band of variously combed decoration, deep rich red brown glaze with grey and darker dribbled overglaze, everted rim, early potter's mark to base. Height 45 cm
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A Peter Stichbury nine piece six person pottery coffee set, the pale blue/grey glaze with brushed blue decoration, the set comprising a pot, six mugs, sugar and cream. One cup damaged
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A large decorative Peter Alger 'Pottery Moorea' Pacific platter, of large rounded square form, the rich turquoise blue glaze with crackled effects, standing on four lug feet with label underneath. 46 cm x 46 cm
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A Peter Alger shino glaze pottery teapot of angular square section with tubular spout and hand crafted bamboo handle. Height 18 cm
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A Peter Alger pottery vase of tall ribbed ovoid shape, the matt oatmeal glaze burnt orange in the firing, standing on four lug feet. Height 42 cm
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Leonard Bailey, Studio of Sculptured Copper. Portrait of Maori Chief, signed. 70 cm x 60 cm
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A N.Z. Crown Lynn (Royal Oak) baluster vase, decorated with bands of mottled orange glaze between cream concentric circles. Height 14 cm
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A N.Z. Crown Lynn (Royal Oak) baluster vase, decorated with mottled green glazes between cream concentric circles, a basket weave design around the shoulder. Height 15 cm
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A Crown Lynn hand potted float bowl, traditional matt white glaze, finely ribbed curved shoulder, printed mark to base. Diameter 25 cm
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A military trench art tankard, the shell case body decorated with the American landings and battles in Africa, from which the shell case was retrieved. 9.5 cm x 12 cm
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A military trench art tankard, similar to above but commemorating the battlefields of World War II. 9 cm x 12 cm
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A c.1900 Belgian pinfire six shot cartridge revolver, checkered wooden grips, Lanyard ring to butt, as found with surface rust and apparently in working order. No firearms licence required
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A vintage Harrington & Richardson Arms Co. U.S.A., .22 rimfire pistol, chrome finish, hard black plastic fine checkered grip. Some corrosion and chip to grip, requires attention. 'C' Endorsed Firearms Licence required
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A 19th century 5 shot rimfire Rupertus pocket revolver, 6½ inch overall, engraved and chromed finish, wooden grips, maker›s details and ‹Empire 88› above the chamber, sheath trigger, not working
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A collection of medals and badges, including World War I, The Pacific Star, etc
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World War II canvas army bag and contents belonging to Wilfred Evan Price, Timaru. Medals, dog tags, pay books, Certificate of Discharge dated 1946 etc
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A 'N.Z. Forces' brass shell and bullet case baton, the largest case as the handle with relief 'N.Z. Onward' badge and detailed top plate connected to the 11 bullet cases. Length 60 cm
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Two Victorian period Copeland Art Union parian ware busts, Shakespeare & Milton. Height of each 33 cm on original socles (circular bases), impressed marks. Minor faults
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A pair of Sevres style figurines, the gentleman and his lady in formal court clothes, both on china bases, Sevres type mark to base, repair to the gentleman figure. Height 33 cm
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A large late 19th century German porcelain figure group, young boy and girl in carnival costume with base drum, fiddle and castanets, painted in pastel colours and gilded. Bow of fiddle repaired. Length 36 cm, height 28.5 cm
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An 18th century Dr Wall Worcester blue and white tea bowl and saucer dish, decorated with a garden fence design. Diameter of saucer 11.5 cm, both with crescent marks
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A large good quality Victorian period Pinder, Bourne & Co. ironstone ashette, decorated with the 'Dresden' pattern. A polychrome oriental design of flowers and leaves. Length 49 cm, printed marks, c.1862-82
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A German porcelain figurine of an elegant woman, her dress painted and ornately decorated with applied frill. Some damage. Height 29 cm
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Six Edwardian period Copeland's Spode teacups and saucers, pink and white decoration 'Spode's Primrose'
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An early 1900s Japanese majolica umbrella stand, decorated with florals, leaves and birds in relief, a band of floral forms to the base and top, the glaze in a cream, brown and green trickle glaze. Height 61 cm
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An early Austrian Amphora two-handled stem dish, of circular shape, painted with garlands of roses and richly gilded. Impressed marks. Diameter 23 cm
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A good Moore Bros. porcelain figural tazza, modelled with young child holding a flowering branch, in typical colours of white, brown and gold, the circular foot with Greek Key design. Printed mark. Height 20 cm
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An 18th century porcelain plate, probably Caughley, the serpentine rim decorated with a trellis and square fret pattern, the well decorated with a Chinese pagoda and temple pattern, unmarked, small chip to back. Diameter 21.5 cm
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A pair of German porcelain table salts, each double salt of oval shape, raised on a rococo plinth base and beside a putto figure, the salts decorated in bright enamels and gilt with various exotic birds. Height 12 cm
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An early Crown Derby Imari pattern teapot, squat circular shape, small spout chip
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A Lladro figure,'Grande Dame', Model 1568, sculpted by Jose Puche. Height 35 cm
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A Lladro white swan. Height 21.5 cm
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A large Lladro figurine, of a young elegant woman seated on bench, holding a fan and reading a book. Height 29 cm
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A Lladro figurine, of a standing elegant young woman holding her bonnet. Height 35 cm
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A Lladro terracotta figurine of a standing Spanish country girl with cloth bonnet. Height 36.5 cm
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A collection of nine 'Vienna Hand Made in Austria' glazed terracotta figures in the Anzengruber manner, the polychrome glazed well detailed figures include a married couple with flower girl and boatman, a seated artist with palette, a huntsman with dogs and six various musicians, the boat and huntsman figure groups with inscribed and impressed marks to base. Length of boat 17.5 cm, height 10 cm, the smallest figure height 5.3 cm
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A good Royal Worcester potpourri vase, of squat baluster shape painted with fruit, signed R. Price, the borders richly gilded. Date marks 1960s. Height 16 cm
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A Royal Worcester potpourri vase, of squat baluster shape painted with fruit, signed L.K. Till, the borders gilded. Date marks 1960s. Height 12.5 cm
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A fine quality Royal Worcester potpourri vase, of ovoid shape with pierced crown shaped cover and original internal lid, painted with fruit signed T. Platt, the borders richly gilded. Date marks 1960s. Height 24 cm
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A fine quality Royal Worcester plate, painted with flowers by E. Barker, the shaped rim richly gilded. Date marks c.1935. Diameter 27 cm
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A fine quality Royal Worcester circular rack plate, with central floral painting signed E. Barker, the crimson border lavishly gilded. Date marks c.1937. Specially made for Asprey's. Diameter 26.5 cm
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A fine quality Victorian period Royal Worcester Aesthetic Movement vase with a single vine shaped handle, tall cylindrical shape with short neck and tripod base, beautifully modelled with a stork and prunus blossom and richly gilded. Date marks c.1879. Height 24 cm
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A Royal Worcester vase of tall ovoid shape, painted with fruit, signed Roberts. Date marks c.1954. Height 14 cm
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A tall bulbous Royal Worcester vase, painted with fruit, signed K. Blake. Height 6.5 cm. Together with a small circular dish painted with fruit, signed Maybury. Diameter 11.5 cm. Both c.1950
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A pair of small Royal Worcester bottle vases, painted with pink roses, signed J. Tansell. Date marks c.1952. Height 13 cm
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A Royal Worcester figurine, 'June', modelled by F.G. Doughty. Date marks c.1951. Height 16.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester potpourri baluster vase, painted with fruit, signed Roberts, moulded and richly gilded. Date marks c.1950. Height 14 cm
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An early 19th century oval dish, attributed to Chamberlain Worcester, decorated in the Imari pallet with various panels of garden scenes and diaper pattern. Width 31.5 cm
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A Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian studio pottery circular bowl, on short foot, covered in a rich matt blue glaze. Impressed marks. Diameter 23 cm
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A Pilkington's studio pottery vase, of conical shape with flared rim and short foot with feathered and streaky pale crimson and yellow glaze effects. Impressed 'Bees' mark and dated 1908. Height 21 cm
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A c.1916 English Candy & Co. art pottery vase, of gourd shape with mottled red and dark blue glaze effects. Impressed Wescontree Ware mark for Candy & Co. Ltd. Height 19 cm
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A small Pilkington's Lancastrian Studio Pottery bottle vase with tall neck and flared rim, covered in a mottled pale turquoise glaze. Impressed 'Bees' mark 1910. Height 16 cm
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A small Studio Pottery vase, of squat baluster shape with painted floral designs in colours of blue, green, red and yellow beneath a pale yellow lustre glaze. Signed on the base 'L. Roberts'. Height 10 cm
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A Royal Doulton figurine, 'Jennifer', HN2392, she wears a long flowing blue dress
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