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Quarterly Collectors Auction — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:574
Sale Title:Quarterly Collectors AuctionLots with images:566
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:386
Date:4-Dec-2013
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English antique sideboard: made in the Aesthetic style in walnut with carved panel doors and gilded highlights. Pencil date of 1888 in the drawer. VG condition
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Australian cedar one-drawer writing desk with embossed brown leather insert top; resting on turned legs, c1880s. Has been restored, some scratches on the back edge of the top. Fair/good condition
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Northern European late 19th century chest with marble top. Fluted three quarter columns and cross banded fronts on the top 4 drawers, the bottom drawer concealed in the base. good condition
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Victorian mahogany toilet mirror with lift top lid
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Sheraton Revival: octagonal occasional table. Inlaid burr walnut top and platform with string inlaid legs and edging. Some restoration required. Fair/good condition
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Antique French carved walnut planter stand with wicker base and zinc liner. Height 74 cm
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Envelope card table. Late Victorian in walnut with 1 drawer. Rich patina. VG condition
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Brass firedogs, late 19th century. Very good condition
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Chinese rosewood ornately carved armchair, early 20th century.
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Edwardian oval walnut occasional table. Reeded tapering legs with finely carved capitals. Melbourne manufacturers ink stamp. VG condition
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Edwardian walnut ladies tub armchair with square back, upholstered in gold Regency striped fabric.
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Sheraton Revival inlaid mahogany planter. 96 cm
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Ornate circular brass and etched glass tea trolley, mid 20th century. from the William May collection
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Gilded lamp table with inset coral specimen top. Height 59 cm x 51 cm x 51 cm
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Large and ornate gilt framed mirror. 136 cm x 95 cm. From the William May collection
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Large rectangular gilt framed mirror. 125 cm x 93 cm. From the William May collection
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Pair of wingback armchairs purchased from Harrods of London. from the William May collection
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Two gilded easel picture stands. From the William May collection
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Pair of tan leather armchairs purchased from Reidel Imports of Hawthorn. from the William May collection
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Pair of ivory coloured otrich leather armchairs purchased from Reidel Imports of Hawthorn. from the William May collection
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Danish extending glass table purchased from Reidel Imports. Dth 134 cm, length 74-177 cm. From the William May collection
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Gold rings: group of 9ct and 14ct gold wedding rings and signet ring, one with Hebrew inscription. Total 40 grams (7 items)
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Antique jewellery: Edwardian gold and aquamarine necklace; agate and gold bracelet; Edwardian pendant on chain; late Victorian gold mounted photo pendant with seed pearl and enamel decoration on rope twist muff chain. Fair to good condition
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Cameo jewellery: antique 9ct gold bar brooch, earrings and 2 oval brooches; intaglio brooch and pair of shell and white metal brooches (7 items)
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9ct gold earrings set with seed pearls in the form of bunches of grapes. Pierced fittings
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Gold jewellery: brooches, earrings, rings, watch bracelet etc. Noted 22ct gold antique wedding band; 15ct gold and sapphire stickpin; novelty 15ct gold fork brooch. 33 grams total. mixed condition (11 items)
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Australiana: 9ct gold ruby and seed pearl kookaburra brooch; 9ct gold boomerang brooch; pearl shell and gold brooch; 3 assorted gold bar brooches (6 items)
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gold sovereign Perth mint c1914; plus half sovereign c1903. (2 items)
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gold sovereign pendant (Melbourne 1907) set in 9ct gold mount. total weight 9.7 grams
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Necklaces: Edwardian 9ct gold, seed peal and paste necklaces (2); 9ct gold and milk opal pendant in gumleaf setting. (3 items)
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Scottish silver brooches: nice group of 8 set with various semiprecious stones, enamel and Grouse foot.
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Tiger claw necklace: set of 8 claws mounted in gold. Indian early 20th century. some damage
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Chinese silver: filigree silver bracelet with 3 carved ivory panels; filigree silver bracelet set with coral and turquoise; plus, silver finish necklace with stones (3 items)
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9ct gold and opal doublet ring; 14ct gold and pearl ring with 10 rubies; G/VG condition (2 items)
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14ct gold gatelink bracelet. Weight, 32 grams
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Remains of collection: gold and ruby pendant, 14ct gold bracelet (12 grams), gold earrings, 3 assorted gold pendants and eternity ring. (7 items)
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Silver brooches (5); Chinese mutton jade brooch; amber bead necklace; silver locket on chain; ladies watch and bracelet. (10 items)
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14ct gold necklace; 21ct gold Egyptian pendant; two 18ct gold necklaces. 26 grams total (4 items)
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18ct gold ring set with .40ct brilliant cut diamond flanked by a pair of .20ct princess cut diamonds, beautifully crafted with pierced white gold mount. 5.5 grams total.
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18ct gold custom designed and crafted ring set with 3 south American Sapphires and 4 brilliant cut diamonds. 7.1 grams total
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Remains of collection: vintage and antique gold and silver jewellery. Noted, RAAF 'Mother' brooch; Danish silver ring; gold wedding band. Mixed condition (28 items)
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Pair of antique oil lamps; single burners with cut crystal fonts on brass Corinthian column bases, acid etched shades and glass chimneys. 54 cm each
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Stunning pair of lamp fixtures from Melbourne's historic Princess Theatre. ormolu and bevelled glass topped with crowns. Height 112 cm. VG condition
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Impressive Art Deco segmented metal wall light in black and brass finish with crystal drops. 60 cm x 45 cm. From the William May collection
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Australian military officers parade sword c1890s. Acid etched blade in excellent condition stamped 'Mowbray, Rowan and Hicks, Melbourne'. Queen Victoria monogram and Crown on the guard. with scabbard (original patina), minor wire work damage to grip. 97 cm, VG condition.
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English officers dress sword circa late 19th century. No makers mark. Black wire bound shark skin grip and acid etched blade in lovely condition. Queen Victoria monogram on the guard. with scabbard, 106 cm long. Good condition
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World War I group, noted 1914-15 star, British war medal 1914-18 and Allied Victory medal 1914-19, all named to Sgt G.E.Molyneaux R.Lanc.R. together with 'Soldiers'small Book', interesting notebook/diary, postcards (39) including embroidered silks (6); plus another Allied Victory medal and 1911 Coronation medal.
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Pickelhaube: World War I period Austro-Hungarian. No chin strap.
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RFC sweetheart brooch: World War I Royal flying Corps sweetheart brooch, 15ct gold and enamel, following the style of the RFC Pilot's wing badge. Good condition.
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World War I: 'With the British Army on the Western Front - a Series of Twelve Artist's Proofs By F.Matania' [London, 1916], group of 9 of the photogravure prints, each 55 x 39 cm and signed by the artist lower right. Original folder soiled, though prints in excellent condition, ready to be framed. at the outbreak of the first World War, Matania became a war artist and was acclaimed for his graphic and realistic images of trench warfare.
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World War I Anzac certificate, 'Shire of Tungamah, Anzacs/For Liberty For Justice', attractive and colourful award presented to Sergeant L.U.Kennedy, Art work by Goldsworthy and Davey, printed by D.W.Paterson Co. (Melb). Size 64 cm x 51 cm. Excellent condition.
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Navy: two albums of navy photographs, first album with 57 photographs, with one warship identified as HMAS Swordsman, and also noted a four-funnel Australian warship; other album with 19 photographs of E.G.O. Beuttler cartoons.
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Raymond Lindsay (1903-1960): oil painting 'Na Poliania', military portrait of two standing officers. Raymond was the second Son of Norman Lindsay. Original Thomas Whitelaw frame and labels verso. Frame water damaged, painting in G/VG condition.
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World War I British Air Raid Warden's helmet, black finish with stencilled 'W' in white, original condition; Nazi German Navy cap badge showing a battle cruiser in oak wreath crowned by the Nazi eagle and swastika, reverse stamped 'Adolf Bock...Berlin'. VG condition. (2 items)
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Paul Fitzgerald (1922-): oil painting on canvas portrait of RAAF Air Commodore Allen formerly of East Brighton in Melbourne. Fitzgerald is renowned for his portraits including members of the Royal Family, he has been a finalist in the Archibald prize on several occasions. Gilt timber frame, 60 cm x 49 cm. VG condition.
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Group ex Bruce Ruxton collection, comprising 1987 Netherlands Ex-Sevicemen and Womens Assoc.in Australia/Commemoration Battle Java sea 27-2-42', medal in case of issue; 1988 RSL Australia Bicentenary medallions, pair mounted on board to show front and reverse; plus framed pen and ink portrait of Bruce Ruxton. (3 items).
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Claude Pannka (1928-1972): Hermannsburg school watercolour 'The Ampitheatre' c1962. framed and glazed. 33 cm x 24 cm
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Claude Pannka (1928-1972): Hermannsburg school landscape watercolour. Not framed. 27 cm x 19 cm
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Antique coloured etchings in birdseye maple frames comprising a pair of hunting pictures and a Georgian interior scene (3 items)
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Chinese 19th century watercolour on rice paper portraits (4) framed together. approximately 10 cm x 5 cm each, 43 cm x 25 cm overall
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Pair of 19th century Scottish hand coloured engravings, 'Deer Stalkers' and ' the death of the red deer'. Framed and glazed. 58 cm x 48 cm overall
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Japanese pictures and paintings on silk, 19th and early 20th century. Varying sizes. (4 items)
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Joseph Kirkpatrick (1872-1930): English school watercolour 'Part of New Forest', framed. 34 cm x 24 cm
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John Mather (1848-1916): Australian farm scene landscape, watercolour signed and dated '97 Lower Left.
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Walter Withers (1854-1914): Australian landscape watercolour 'The Crest of the Hill' signed lower left. 49 cm x 31 cm
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Alexander McCLINTOCK (1869-1922): Australian school rural scene watercolour signed and dated '09 lower left, gilt framed. 29 cm x 22 cm
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Carlyle Jackson (1891-1940): watercolour rural landscape. 50 cm x35 cm
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Sir Lionel Lindsay (1874-1961): etching 'Casa Del Cordon Burges' pencil signature and title lower margin. Not framed, 32 cm x 26 cm.
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Remains of collection: Noel wood seascape oil on board 29 cm x 21 cm; D.M.Edwards pair of floral watercolours in oval frames 19 cm x 15 cm; K.Quinlan wild flowers watercolour 16 cm x 12 cm (4 items)
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Set of 3 Japanese brocade and watercolour portrait pictures in red lacquer and gilt finished frames. 26 cm x 27 cm (2) and 29 cm x 22 cm
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Carl Hampel (1887-1942): oil on board 'A Shady Pool'. Signed lower left. Gilt framed (damaged). 24 cm x 17 cm
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Bernice Edwell (1880-1962): miniature landscape painting on ivory 'East Coast of Tasmania'. early 20th century. 9 cm x 7 cm
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Pair of coaching scene coloured prints in oak frames. 73 cm x 59 cm each overall
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Mabel Lucie Attwell (1879-1964): watercolour of musicians. framed and glazed. 25 cm x 20 cm
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Harold Brocklebank Herbert (1892-1945): etching 'An Old Gumtree' 24/50 (framed) 12 cm x 15 cm; plus two George Colville unframed etchings 'Xmas 1941' and 'The Little Dock' c1941. (3 items)
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Loudon Sainthill (1919-1969): 'Wife of Bath's Tale', costume design in pencil, watercolour and gouache from the canterbury Tales c1967, Comedy Theatre (Melb). Framed and glazed. 47 cm x 33 cm from the William May collection
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Claude Pannka (1928-1972): Hermannsburg school landscape watercolour. framed and glazed. 50 cm x 34 cm
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Ambrose Griffin: oil on canvas, Australian rural landscape in original gilt frame. 48 cm x 62 cm. VG condition
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Maurice Namatjira (1938-1977): Hermannsburg school landscape watercolour signed 'Muricie Namatjira'. Framed and glazed. 32 cm x 24 cm
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Loudon Sainthill Archive: rare and important group of notes, letters and fabric samples pertaining to the costume designs for the canterbury Tales c1967, Comedy Theatre (Melb). Also includes programs. (44 items) from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume designs for the canterbury Tales c1967. pencil and watercolour on brown paper. One titled 'Myer'. 47 cm x 33 cm each approx. (5 items) from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume designs for the canterbury Tales c1967. pencil, watercolour and gouache on coloured paper, 'Mollie', 'The Steward', 'Nun's Priest' and 'The Nun'. 50 cm x 33 cm each approx (4 items) from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume design for the canterbury Tales c1967, watercolour, gouache and pencil on coloured paper. 'Friar', 'The Miller As a Pilgrim', 'Pluto'. 50 cm x 37 cm approximately each (3 items) from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume design for the canterbury Tales c1967. pencil, watercolour and gouache, 'Miller', 'Boy Dancer No.1', 'King Arthur' and one untitled. 50 cm x 33 cm each approx. (4 items) from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume design from the canterbury Tales c1967 'The Prioress' pencil and watercolour, framed. 50 cm x 37 cm from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume design for the canterbury Tales c1967, 'Basic Boy Dancer' pencil and gouache, framed. 46 cm x 33 cm from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume design for the canterbury Tales c1967, 'Wife of Bath', pencil and gouche, framed. 50 cm x 37 cm from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume design for the canterbury Tales c1967 'Miller's Wife' pencil and gouache, framed. 48 cm x 31 cm from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume design for the canterbury Tales c1967, 'The Carpenter', pencil, watercolour and gouache, framed. 50 cm x 37 cm from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume design for the canterbury Tales c1967, 'The Pardoner', pencil, watercolour and gouache, framed. 50 cm x 31 cm from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume design for the canterbury Tales c1967, 'Boy Dancer', pencil and gouche, framed. 53 cm x 38 cm from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume design for the canterbury Tales c1967, 'The Knight', coloured pencil, framed. 50 cm x 37 cm from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume design for the canterbury Tales c1967, 'The Summoner' pencil, watercolour and gouache, framed. 52 cm x 39 cm from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume design for the canterbury Tales c1967,' the Summoner', pencil, watercolour and gouache, framed. 52 cm x 39 cm from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume design for the canterbury Tales c1967, 'The Cook', pencil and gouache, framed. 48 cm x 30 cm from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume design for the canterbury Tales c1967, 'Girl Dancer', pencil and gouache, framed. 50 cm x 37 cm from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume design for the canterbury Tales c1967, 'Justinus', pencil and gouache, framed. 50 cm x 36 cm from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume design for the canterbury Tales c1967, 'May', pencil and gouache, framed. 49 cm x 38 cm from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume design for the canterbury Tales c1967, 'The Host', pencil, watercolour and gouache, framed. 48 cm x 33 cm from the William May collection
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Loudon Sainthill: Theatre costume design for the canterbury Tales c1967, 'January (Wedding Coat)', pencil, watercolour and gouache, framed. 52 cm x 38 cm from the William May collection
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