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December Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:760
Sale Title:December Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:117
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:546
Date:2-Dec-2014
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A Waterford 'Lismore' crystal decanter, mallet bodied with conforming stopper. Height 33.5 cm
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A Waterford cut crystal vase, trumpet shaped, raised from a circular foot. Height 17.5 cm
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A Waterford 'Lismore' pattern water jug. Height 15.5 cm
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A Waterford cut crystal vase, baluster shape. Height 17.5 cm
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A part-suite of air twist stemmed drinking glasses, comprising: five saucer champagnes, four wine goblets, three white wine glasses and six liqueur glasses.
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A glass, copper bead and 'Swarovski' pearl graduated bead necklace.
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A Peter Raos 'Vincent' millefiori paperweight perfume bottle. Signed and dated 2003. Height 15 cm
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A Peter Raos glass paperweight, 'Pacific Collection', magnum size, signed and dated 2007. Height 10 cm
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A Peter Raos glass paperweight, 'Ruby and Pink Lily Collection', magnum size, signed and dated 2007. Height 10 cm
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A Peter Raos glass paperweight, 'Pacific Collection', signed and dated 2005. Height 8.5 cm
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A Peter Raos glass paperweight, 'Amber Lily Collection', signed and dated 2008. Height 8.5 cm
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A Peter Raos glass paperweight, 'Petite millefiori Collection', signed and dated 2008. Diameter 8.5 cm
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A Japanese Ibanez Gio vintage electric guitar, lacquered red stained wood body, with tremolo arm, in original soft outer case.
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A Japanese “Fender Telecaster Custom” six string electric guitar, c.1984 - 1987, lawsuit era, black lacquered body, well used. In soft outer case.
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A vintage Japanese “Orville by Gibson” Les Paul custom 1989 electric guitar, cream lacquered body, well used.
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A Japanese crafted 1997 “Fender Telecaster” electric guitar, clear lacquer to the ash body, maple neck, in good condition, complete in original soft outer case.
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A modern “Fender” early 1970s style “Precision Bass” electric bass guitar, modern single-coil pickup, shielded body cavity, medium jumbo frets, vintage style. In soft case.
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A vintage Yamaha acoustic guitar, numbered to the internal label FG-425 T, good condition, in modern hard case.
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A vintage Japanese Burswood acoustic guitar, labelled to the interior, soft outer case.
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A Papua New Guinean, Southern Highlands, Huli Tribe bachelor's headdress, of red ochre stained human hair, typical crescent form decorated with three feathers, this example reputedly made with hair gathered from eight young men; c.1940; displayed on associated wooden milliner's hat block. Width 40 cm
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An Indonesian Nias Island figural carving, depicting an ancestor figure standing holding decapitated heads in each hand. Some losses and damage. Height 39.5 cm
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A large old Indonesian carved wooden dog sculpture, seated with head raised as howling, shell inset highlights, good old patina and evidence of age. Height 96 cm
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An old Maori canoe paddle, of flattened spatulate form with pointed tip and oval section handle. Some distress. Height 123 cm.
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A Maori pounamu toki (greenstone adze), semi-curved triangular form tapering to a point at the pole, water worn finish, the bevel to blade worn smooth, a hand worked cut mark evident towards the blade end. Reg. Y16545. Length 23.5 cm
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A 19th century or earlier Maori Bowenite kapeu (pendant), long oval form and cross section, drilled suspension hole. Length 7.5 cm. Reg. Y14673.
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An old Maori trolling lure (pa kahawai), with traditional tapered formed wooden body highlighted to the internal surface with conforming paua panel, carved and lashed barb to the base, lashing to the top. Length 10.5 cm. Reg. Y15797.
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A Maori pre-European worked greenstone block, mildly flared form with central channel form cut, cut and snap work evident to all four sides, mid-green with dark flecks. Length 7.3 cm. Registered Y14567.
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A rare old Maori figure decorated sinker (mahe), oval ball form with knopped top, carved with two figures back-to-back in relief, arched backs with protruding abdomen, their hands linked across the body of the sinker, their heads form the reduced knob top with 'hour-glass' suspension hole, carved from sedimentary stone, a portion to one side broken away and with blacked adjacent area as evidence of fire damage. Provenance: Found Kawakawa Bay area c.1950. Note: Decorated sinkers are uncommon and…
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An old 19th/early 20th century Maori greenstone hei tiki, ring carved eyes, chin to left shoulder, hands clasped to the thighs, counter sunk suspension hole towards top of head, the bowenite greenstone of flecked mid/dark green tone. Height 110, width 7 cm.
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A rare pre-European Maori stone decorated toki (adze/axe blade), Duff type 2 variety B, of large tapered quadrangular section, unusually decorated with two spiralling forms carved to the butt end. 7.3 cm x 28.4 cm x 6.6 cm. Note: decorated adze blades are rare and associated with Ngati Kahungunu, the third largest Iwi, situated in the Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa areas. This large example is in good condition with only very minor chipping.
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A 19th century Maori carved taiaha, uncommon fine all over linial, whorl and notch detail, paua inset eyes to the stylised head, traditional tapered form, a good example and of good weight. Minor crack to base. Being assessed for registration. Length 127 cm.
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A good Maori stone toki (adze) of Duff type 3 variety A, dark stone, finely polished, triangular section, narrow back, sides sloping downwards, fine median ridge, mildly concave triangular top section sloping to the rounded blade end, noted in red paint under the tang 'PANEHE'. Being assessed for registration. Length 19.5 cm
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An extremely fine Maori pre-European black basalt toki (adze), Duff Type 1 Variety A, tanged quadrangular form, hammer dressed tang, on overall unusual longitudinal strongly concaved back. Length 217, maximum width 5.3 cm. Reg. Y13263. Note this good example demonstrates strong concave form generally associated with Polynesia examples, rare to see in N.Z. examples.
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Two greywacke toki (adzes), each of quadrangular section with pecked and polished surfaces. Length 13 cm and 15 cm
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A large old Maori pounamu worked slab, long tapered form with 'Saw-n-snap' scarf cuts to either side, these evident of old lapidary skills, hand worked, the good dark green toned body with oxidised white highlights mostly evident to each end. 57 cm x 14 cm x 4 cm
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A Maori carved and stained wooden patu, with spatulate blade, the grip with pierced suspension hole and triple ring tapered butt end, mid-dark colourway. Length 350.
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A pounamu hei tiki, modelled with head tilted with chin to left shoulder, ring eyes inset with paua shell in red sealing wax, hands clasped to thighs and feet meeting below the swollen abdomen, detailed with chevron indicating ribs; suspension hole pierced to forehead, faintly detailed with incisions at 'cardinal points'. Height 9.2 cm
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An early Maori stone tooled greenstone kuru (ear pendant), of straight sided form with oval section and rounded ends, counter sunk suspension hole, good dark colour with black speckled inclusions. Being assessed for registration. Length 10 cm
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A vintage black and white photo of the Terra-Nova in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, on the British Antarctic Expedition (Terra Nova Expedition) led by Robert Falcon Scott, under engine, sails furled. 37.8 cm x 293, in original oak frame and slip under glass. Provenance; Ex. an old Dunedin resident, a gift from his neighbour the French photographer (unknown) of this image. Note: Scott rejoined the ship in New Zealand, where additional supplies were taken aboard, including 34 dogs, 19 Siberian ponies and three…
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An old black and white photograph, reputedly of Shackleton's horse trainer, the older man stands in front of a horse within a yard. 23.5 cm x 295, framed under glass.
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Byrd's Antarctic Expedition to the South Pole 1928 commemorative paper cup; along with a ticket stub for a 1956 lecture by Vivian Fuchs and Ed. Hilary on the Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
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An early 20th century Maori carved kauri picture frame, the wide plain flat profile finely carved with various classic Maori motifs including stylised figures, unfurling frond, whorl, linial and notch detail, good dark colour, framing a Lindauer print under glass. 69.5 cm x 58.5 cm
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A.E. Hancock, 'Tawhiao', A Portrait of the Maori King, mixed media on card. 51 cm x 33.5 cm
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A framed fly page from 'Pictorial Ilustrations of N.Z. by S.C. Brees'.
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A historically interesting N.Z. connected Boer War combination pocket knife and photo presented to 'W. Tubman 1st N.Z.M.R. (by) Major Madocks 1900', this inscription engraved to face plate of the pocket knife with various blades and tools for tending to horses, the vintage black and white photo showing Tubman upon his white horse, his attendant also mounted, both before a crowd and buildings. 15 cm x 200, framed under glass. Note: Capt. Madocks was Royal Artillery attached to the N.Z. Mounted Rifles.…
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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 N.Z. timbers box by H.C. Osborne, of oblong shape, the top inlaid with a parquetry design of numerous timbers; along with a hand drawn key to the various veneers. 29 cm x 18 cm x 7 cm
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A quality Maori carved games box, rectangular form, the lid with central figure flanked in profile by two stylised figures on a ground of notched and linial decorated scrolls, fine paua shell inlaid eyes, the hinged lid revealing carved sections and cribbage markers, the base with four sectioned rows of holes for cribbage. 19.5 cm x 10.5 cm x 4.5 cm
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The book 'Maori Art' by Augustus Hamilton, 1896, this volume showing 'The art workmanship of the Maori race in N.Z.: A series of Illustrations from specially taken photographs, with descriptive notes and essays on the canoes, habitations, weapons, ornaments and dress of the Maoris.......', a first edition with later dust jacket. 32.2 cm x 26.5 cm
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A Tattersfield 'Maori Legend' rug, decorated in the manner of a tukutuku panel framed by a border of tiki figures. Original label to reverse. 140 cm x 68 cm
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Buller, Sir Walter Lawry 'A History of the Birds of New Zealand', 1888 second edition in two volumes, (Published for the Subscribers) By The Author, London. 48 chromolithographic coloured plates after J. G. Kulemans, two uncoloured and numerous wood engravings in the text. Gilt highlights to the brown leather spines, the spine of Vol. 1 with some damage. This edition was limited to 1000 copies for subscribers. 37.3 cm x 29 cm
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A facsimile edition of 'The New Zealander's Illustrated' by George French Angas, published by Reed, 1966.
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'Men in Black' by R.H. Chester and N.A.C. MacMillan, published by Moa 1978.
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Ltd. Ed. publication 'The N.Z. Sportsman of the Year', compiled by Murray Reid, published by McGregor 1982, 1244/1500, in slip case.
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The deluxe edition book, 'International Rugby, 1993', published by Moa Beckett 1994, 107/1275, in slip case.
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The limited edition book 'Notable N.Z. Thoroughbreds', published by Alister Taylor, 1980, 1557/2000. In salander-type case.
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The limited edition book 'Notable Australian Thoroughbreds' published by Alister Taylor, 1981. In salamander-type case.
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A Wanganui Technical College 1st XV 1934 rugby cap, black velvet with silver bullion tassel.
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A pair of vintage Maori plastic dolls, both in traditional dress with flax piupiu, feather cloaks on flax ground, woven head bands, etc., ex. Rotorua. Heights approx. 470 ea.
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A framed group of eight N.Z. apple case labels, each lithographed in colours and with stencilled alternate variety markings. Each 20 cm x 250, in a single frame. Overall 103 cm x 69 cm
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Rick Rudd, a pottery sculptured bowl, half sphere form, the offset well with off white crackle glaze flat top, black interior and exterior. Diameter 295, height 15 cm
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Rick Rudd, black pottery flat triangular form sculptured vase, restrained twisted type form, textured unglazed matt finish. 22 cm x 4.5 cm x 33.8 cm
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A Rick Rudd small black pottery bowl, open ovoid form with a hoop handle type form to the rim. Diameter 125, height 12 cm
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Rick Rudd large hand built black terracotta clay teapot, abstract pinched and coiled form, overhead handle, flared triangular form, gloss black compressed ball stopper. 32 cm x 20 cm x 190 approx.
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Rick Rudd hand built black terracotta medium size clay teapot, abstract pinched and coiled form, overhead handle, flared triangular form, gloss black compressed ball stopper.
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Rick Rudd small hand built black terracotta clay teapot, abstract pinched and coiled form, overhead handle, flared triangular form, gloss black compressed ball stopper.
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Rick Rudd hand built black terracotta clay teapot, abstract pinched and coiled form, squared domed form with concave sides, gloss black compressed ball stopper, cut-out circle handle to body. 21 cm x 19 cm x 160 approx.
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A John Parker variable gold glazed specimen bottle vase, the ovoid body with fine angled linial textured finish, the shoulder tapering to a tall narrow top. Impressed potter's mark to base. Height 16 cm. Together with a John Parker cone, black glaze with gold glazed lineal highlights, flake chip. Height 23 cm
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A good Mirek Smisek cobalt blue salt glazed wine ewer, the ovoid body with a wide band of encircling cut decoration, strap handle. Impressed potter's mark to base. Height 27 cm
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A Leo King pottery large bowl, the wide flat white rim with three fine encircling black bands, black interior, white unglazed exterior, signed under the rim and dated '81. Diameter 360, height 10 cm
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An impressive large Roy Cowan stoneware floor vase, hand built of broad winged form decorated with sculpted sections and bands of incised decoration. Height 970, width 100 cm.
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A large squat spherical pottery jar, attributed to Jeff Scholes, feldspar glaze to the shoulder, black glaze to the body. Diameter 39 cm
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A World War I period triptych photograph of naval action in Samoa, includes an image of warships within a harbour including multiple buildings, another of six ships steaming outside a reef, the third with uniformed sailors raising a flag upon a colonial building. Each 13.5 cm x 205 within an original oak frame.
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A World War I panoramic photographic image of the 1st Regiment Co. 3rd Battalion Canterbury Regiment, Codford Camp, May 1917. Photo by Panora Ltd, No. 1658. Original oak frame. Some distress. 19 cm x 120 cm.
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A framed memorial group of World War I medals and badges, including a War Service miniature group, shoulder pits and cap badges, etc., on a black velvet ground and in ebonised frame inscribed 'BC1911-1919'. 31.5 cm x 24 cm
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An old wide canvas belt with leather stitched fittings and pouch, affixed with various silvered and gilded badges and buttons including N.Z. examples.
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A 19th century Calderwood of Dublin pocket percussion pistol, drop down trigger, the hinged 'flint holder' absent. Length 13 cm
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A second China War Medal with three bars: 'Fatshan 1857; Taku Forts 1858 and Canton 1857, issued by the British Government in 1861 to Army and Navy who took part in the second Opium War of 1856-60; unnamed as issued to the navy, on original ribbon. The obverse with the diademed head of Queen Victoria circumscribed VICTORIA REGINA; reverse, a trophy of arms around a palm tree, with the Royal shield at the front, above the legend ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM, below the word CHINA. Designed by William Wyon.
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A pair of World War I trench art vases, made from German brass shell cases, heavily worked to give the appearance of a mass of tree branches, small shields affixed to the sides engraved 'Souvenir of the Great War, Aug 1914 - Nov 1918'. Height 22 cm
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A 'Grand European' Winchester 12 gauge double barrel under and over shotgun, checkered flame mahogany fore-end and stock, finely engraved lock and fittings, all-over floral and scroll detail, in very good overall condition, in original dark red/brown leather case. Barrel length 30 inches
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A 'Delphic' Edwardian earthenware hand painted jardiniere, the two gilt framed cartouches incorporating four samoyed dogs, painted and signed by Austin, a notable Royal Worcester artist, on a pale grey ground.
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Six Rosenthal decorated side plates, designed by Bjorn Winnblad, five with scenes from Aladdin and one featuring scenes from Sinbad, full details and marks to bases. Diameter 16 cm
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A German Hutschenreuther porcelain figurine 'Flying Geese', printed and impressed marks. Height 36 cm
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A 19th century porcelain table centrepiece, oval boat form with large conforming pedestal base, serpentine rim, finely painted with floral, gilt and yellow bands to the borders, restrained floral sprays decorate inside and out, painted marks in underglaze blue to base including 'B. Pottor.21'. 35 cm x 20 cm x 15.8 cm
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Three vintage Beswick wall ducks, large, medium and small. 5960, 5961 and 596-4.
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A set of four late 18th century English porcelain coffee cans, decorated with underglaze blue chinoiserie landscape prints. One faulted.
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A Hutschenreuther part dinner set, in the 'Blue Onion' pattern, consisting of 10 dinner plates, 10 side plates, a large fish serving platter, two square serving plates, two small serving plates, one oval serving dish, gravy boat, five assorted serving dishes and salt and pepper.
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A Hutschenreuther part dinner set in the 'Blue Onion' pattern, comprising 12 dinner plates, 12 side plates, 12 entree dishes, one large serving dish, two gravy boats, two small oval platters, one lidded tureen, two square serving dishes, one large round platter, two small square serving dishes and a salt and pepper.
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A 'Blue Onion' pattern mixed dinner set, Hutschenreuther and other factories, consisting nine cups and saucers, one milk jug, coffee pot, seven large plates, two large serving dishes, five egg cups and several small plates and dishes.
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A Mason's Strathmore eight place dinner set, consisting of dinner, lunch and side plates, soup and dessert bowls, gravy boat, lidded tureen, ashette, eight extra bowls, three cups and saucers, one coffee pot and a large cup and saucer, some chips.
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A Mason's Regency part-dinner set, 53 pieces comprising six dinner plates, seven entree plates, nine soup bowls, five dessert plates, five side plates, six cups and saucers, sugar, creamer, gravy boat with liner, milk jug and a four piece condiment set.
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A Victorian English, possibly Mason's Chinese style potpourri urn, the flaring hexagonal body tan coloured and transfer decorated in the Chinese manner with cartouches of figures within coastal landscapes, sinuous full relief dragons decorate as handles and lid finial, the lid pierced enclosing a further smaller lid, cobalt and gilt enrichments, some minor damage, character marks in underglaze blue to the base. Height 25.5 cm
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A large modern Wemyss style pig, painted in colours of pink and green with roses, leaves and bee. Length 38 cm
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A Wedgwood fine bone china figure 'Akhenaten', Limited edition, sculpted by John Wincentzen from the Legends of the Nile collection. Height 25 cm
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A small Royal Worcester bulbous vase, painted with highland cattle, signed J. Stinton. Date marks c.1928. Diameter 8 cm
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A large Royal Worcester Jardiniere painted by W. Jarman, squat circular shape with a decorative raised frieze to the shoulder, the body with fluting, decorated with rose buds and blossoms, signed, green mark, c.1907. Diameter 26 cm
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A Royal Worcester two handled vase, hand painted by G.M. Farley, ovoid body painted with rose blossom and buds, acanthus capped handles issue from the sides to the shoulder, gilded trumpet mouth, raised on a conforming gilded foot moulded with stylised leaves. Signed, puce mark, c.1915. Height 24.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester two handled vase, painted with thistles and flowers, the ovoid blush ivory body with tall neck raised on a pedestal base from a square plinth, two handles issue from the shoulder decorated with portrait masks and similar masks decorate a band to the neck. Shape 1970, green mark, c.1899. Height 29 cm
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A Grainger & Co. Worcester porcelain vase, ovoid shape, painted with small birds feeding on seeding grasses, on blush ground, raised on a short pedestal foot and with conforming short trumpet mouth. Height 18.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester vase and cover painted by J. Skerrett, tall ovoid shape with gilded acanthus moulded handles to the shoulder, gilded domed cover and gilded circular spreading foot, the body painted with grapes and peaches on a mossy ground. Shape 2710, black mark, c.1975. Height 32 cm
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