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Decorative Arts & Furniture — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:460
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & FurnitureLots with images:455
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:356
Date:18-Apr-2007
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A carved ivory letter opener the handle carved as an entwined serpent, terminating in a leaf carved blade, 27 cm long
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A Victorian Wicker Picnic Basket The hinged rectangular lid opening to a fully fitted interior containing a silver plate flatware service for six, crockery, various tin containers, four jars and a copper spirit kettle and burner, 70 cm wide.
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An Edwardian German world globe having a calibrated brass axis, raised on a turned oak stem and a circular base inset with a compass, 63 cm high
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A 19th century classical marble figure group showing a standing classically draped couple with garlands to their hair, raised on a naturalistic base. Height 57 cm
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An impressive pair of 19th century cast iron figural bronze chenets, each raised on dual Mediterranean dolphin moulded feet, rising to a shaped body with applied putti, one surmounted by a figure of Poseidon holding his trident, the other with the figure of Aries, 78 cm high
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A 19th century Italian Marble Wall Plaque Circular, relief carved with the head of a gentleman in profile, inscribed R. Grifoni. Fece, Roma 1870, 47 cm diameter.
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A pair of 19th century spelter hounds, each in a standing pose holding a gilt metal rod modelled as a twig in its mouth, 17 cm high.
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A 19th century classical marble figure of Julius Caesar, the standing figure wearing an embossed breast plate and classical drapery, with one arm raised, on a circular base. Height 85 cm
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A fine French gilt bronze figure signed H. Kossowski, late 19th/early 20th century, modelled as a standing blacksmith, admiring a sword held in his left hand, a hammer held in his right hand, dressed in a tunic, raised on a naturalistic base and an octagonal veined marble pedestal, impressed signature and foundry mark Siot Decauville Fondeur Paris. Height 34 cm
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A Spelter Figure of A Faun The standing animal raised on a rectangular plinth, 53 cm high.
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An 18th Century Dutch Brass Tobacco Box Oval, naively engraved with scenes of figures and inscriptions within foliate borders, 13.5 cm long.
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A bronze figure of Artemis by Ferdinand Lepcke, Berlin, circa 1900, the standing nude female figure modelled as the lady archer with a drawn bow, raised on a square black marble plinth, signed Ferd. Lepcke, Berlin. Height 63 cm
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A fine 19th century bronze figure of a dancer, the male figure in contrapposto stance with a pair of cymbals, foundry mark Akk. Ges. H. Gladenback. Height 39 cm
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A 19th century bronze figure of mercury, modelled as a semi-draped male seated on a rocky outcrop adjusting the strap of his sandal, the caduceus at his feet, 29.5 cm high
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A patinated plaster bust of Julius Caesar, the figure with short, curled hair, raised on a stepped socle. Height 52 cm
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A 19th century bronze figure of a woman, the standing figure balanced on one foot, her left leg outstretched, with an instrument held aloft in her left hand, the base moulded as the face of a cherub, raised on a bronze and marble plinth moulded with a classical frieze. Height 62 cm
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A 19th century classical spelter figure, modelled as a helmeted semi-draped male seated on a tree stump, on a naturalistic base and serpentine stepped marble plinth. Height 56 cm
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A 19th century spelter figure of pan, modelled as a standing male with cymbals to each hand, raised on a circular marble base. Height 64 cm
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A Belgian Rouge Royale marble pedestal raised on a white veined square black marble plinth, rising to a cylindrical standard, inscribed 'Lauchlan Mackinnon, Younger of Corry Skye. Chief of His Clan from 1826-1836. In Glasgow in 1836, Age 41'
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A 19th century Italian marble bust of Julius Caesar signed P. Barzanti, Florence, the male figure with short curled hair, raised on a stepped circular marble plinth, incised signature. Height 58 cm including plinth
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A spelter bust of Apollo, the bearded figure modelled in side profile with an elaborate helmet, raised on a stepped socle. Height 41 cm
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A bronze and marble figure of Marcus Aurelius, after the classical raised on a stepped rectangular plinth, with an engraved Latin inscription, surmounted by a prancing charger and a classically draped male rider. Height 56 cm
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A 19th century Mahogany Carpenter's Chest Rectangular, with three long drawers containing various tools, gauges and implements, 53 x 20 x 30 cm.
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A Late 19th century Reeves and Sons Paint Box Rectangular, opening to an interior housing an array of paint lozenges, with a single frieze drawer enclosing porcelain palettes, 23 cm wide.
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A 19th century classical bronze figure of Samson, the standing figure forcing open the jaws of the lion on a naturalistic base. Height 74 cm
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A 19th century bronze figure of a mother and child, modelled as a classically draped female figure, cradling a child in her lap, a harp at her side, raised on a stepped slate base, registration number to reverse. Height 25 cm
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A gilt brass mounted Berlin porcelain ink stand first quarter 20th century, the shell moulded porcelain body with two gilt brass inkwells, within an ornate pierced rococo foliate surround, surmounted by a winged putto, inscribed 'H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, Groot Constantia, May 1, 1925', raised on scroll feet, blue printed factory mark to base. Width 51 cm
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A Victorian Needle Point Picture Embroidered with a scene of Solomon with his scribes beside him, considering a case, within an ornate foliate decorated gilt gesso frame, 66 cm high, 82 cm wide.
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A 19th century Italian marble bust of the Apollo Belvedere signed P. Bazzanti, Florence, the figure with curled hair tied with a ribbon, his head turned to the left, inscribed signature to reverse. Height 43 cm
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A French spelter figure of La Victoire, the caparisoned mythical figure standing with a sword to her hand and garlands at her feet, inscribed Gloire aux Armees, raised on a square verde marble plinth. Height 82 cm
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A framed late 18th century sampler, showing a number of stitch and font styles, inscribed 'Elizabeth Henly Finniger her work. September 1798 Wootton-Bafsett', in colours of orange and green, 29.5 x 26.5 cm
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An English Mahogany and Giltwood Harp By I.&I. Erat, Patent Harp Manufacturers, Berners Str., London, No. 1877 Having a classical fluted giltwood column, serpentine brass peg plate and later beech wood music board, brass pedals and plate, 171 cm high.
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A cased Barograph by Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh, with a brass drum and eight coil vacuum, enclosed in a bevelled glass case with a single drawer, 36 cm wide
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A 19th century Italian Pietra Dura Inlaid Plaque Oval, showing a woman in Venetian attire holding a basket of grapes, on a slate ground, within a pierced giltwood frame, the panel 22 cm high.
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A Spelter Figure Group of the Marley Horse Trainer 19th century, after the original by P.J Mene Modelled as a semi-draped male reigning in a rearing horse, raised on a naturalistic base, 57 cm high.
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A pale mushroom leather mid length coat with chocolate brown ermine fur lining
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A chocolate mink short jacket with brown satin lining
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A Pale Chocolate Mink Mid-Length Coat With brown satin lining.
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A Short Dark Chocolate Mink Jacket With red satin lining, Myer Melbourne Furriers.
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An Early 20th Century English Teddy Bear Unmarked, possibly a Chad Valley Blue Bear The mohair body of faded blue colour, with cloth pad feet and paws, glass eyes and a blue bow, 31.5 cm high.
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An Early 20th Century Teddy Bear Possibly Steiff Having a mohair body with jointed limbs, the head with boot button eyes and a stitched elongated nose, 30 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from the Buckland collection, Victoria, 1985. Private collection Tasmania to present.
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An early 20th century Steiff 'Bear on wheels', unmarked with renovated original fabric, long snout and swivel head, raised on twin axel four spoke iron wheels, accompanied by a miniature tin trunk containing a letter detailing the bear's history, two miniature books and a miniature tea set, 45 cm long
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An Early 20th Century Mechanical Walking Bear German, possibly by Bing Of blonde mohair, with a key wound mechanism to the centre of the body, embroidered black snout and mouth, black boot button eyes, felt pads with metal walking mechanism, with a short tail, mohair worn, 21 cm long.
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A Schuco 'Yes-No' Monkey German, Circa 1930 The standing figure with a jointed felt and mohair body and painted features, having a tail operated mechanism allowing the head to move up and down and from side to side, 32 cm high.
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A Dean's Knockabout Tru-to-Life Monkey Bell Hop The felt body with painted and drawn details, a scarlet waistcoat and blue pants, manufacturers marks to feet, 27 cm high.
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A Monkey Night Dress Case Circa 1950s The mohair body with a zipper to the reverse enclosing a child's nightdress and shirt, with felt face, feet and hands, 42 cm high.
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An Ideal Shirley Temple Composition Doll Circa 1930 With a curled red wig, original nylon coat, socks and shoes, later knitted dress and undergarments, the head marked Shirley Temple 60, the body marked Shirley Temple 16, with a metal stand, 40.5 cm high.
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A Collection of Six Porcelain Dolls House Dolls 19th century Each with moulded black painted hair, cloth body and handmade clothes. Provenance: Purchased from the Buckland collection, Victoria, 1985. Private collection Tasmania to present.
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An Early 19th century English Wax and Composition Doll Having a slit head with a blonde wig and glass eyes, cloth body and linen clothes, replaced hands; together with a metal stand, 36 cm high.
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A pair of 19th century miniatures on ivory, each showing the portrait of a young woman, one wearing a lace bonnet and collar, the reverse inscribed Matilda Cobb, daughter of Thomas Cobb; the other wearing a pink and blue lace dress, inscribed to the reverse, Matilda Tennant Cobb, daughter of George Cobb, the miniature, 6 cm high, the frame 27 x 25 cm
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A pair of Continental miniatures on ivory oval, one showing a portrait of a lady with jewels and a Crown to her head, wearing a ruff collar and pearls, the other showing a portrait of a lady in a red dress with dark hair wearing a veil and pearls to her neck, 7 cm high
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A miniature on ivory signed David, showing a portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte in military dress with one hand tucked inside his waistcoat, within a piano key ivory frame, 14 cm high
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A Set of Six Harold Hughan Stoneware Plates Impressed monogram, Circa 1975 Circular, each with a central oxidised border on a speckled yellow and black ground, impressed monogram to underside, 19 cm diameter.
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The sterling silver Presentation Pocket Watch Case of Richard John Shelton Maker's mark Ab, Chester 1878 Bearing the inscription 'Presented to Richard John Shelton by his father, Jany. 1st 1878.' Note: Reputedly the property of Richard John Shelton who was saved from drowning in Hughes Creek in Avenal by the ten year old Ned Kelly. The watch was presented to Shelton on his 21st birthday and was discovered during the restoration of a blacksmith's workshop in Avenal, Victoria.
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A pair of Ola Cohn ceramic bookends, each modelled as an academically robed figure reading a book, green bronzed glaze, incised Ola Cohn. Height 27 cm
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A Remued Australian pottery jug, of compressed form, with applied leaf and berry decoration flanked by a branch handle, rising to a flared rim, incised 173LM handmade Remued to base, 10 cm high
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A Merric Boyd Australian pottery vase, signed, dated indistinctly, shaped cylindrical, incised with a scene showing a cottage in an outback setting, in colours of blue and green, inscribed signature Merric Boyd and date to base, 21 cm high
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A Merric Boyd Australian pottery bowl signed and dated 1937, circular, the body moulded as entwined tree trunks on a mottled grey ground, incised date and signature, 17 cm diameter
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A rare Remued Pottery kookaburra vase, cylindrical, the central section modelled with a pair of kookaburras perched on a branch above a ribbed lower section, on a drip glazed green and yellow ground, incised Remued hand made C5, 21 cm high
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An impressive Harold Hughan stoneware pottery platter, circular, with a central stylised oxidised pattern, reserved on a graduated black and rust ground, painted signature and impressed seal mark to base, 45 cm diameter. Note: a platter of identical design and dimensions is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria
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A Remued gum nut and branch handled jug, of waisted form, applied with a single gum leaf and a cluster of gum nuts, flanked by a branch handle, on a mottled orange and beige ground, incised Remued 54/8M to base, 20.5 cm high
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A large Bendigo pottery garden urn of campagna form in two sections, relief decorated with lion mask head handles and foliate and floriate swags, the whole decorated with a thick brown and green drip glaze, 62 cm high
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Two Pieces of Harold Hughan Stoneware Pottery Circa 1970 Comprising a shallow ovoid bowl and a circular covered patch box, each with a speckled glaze, painted signature and impressed seal mark; together with an unsigned stoneware bowl, the largest 16 cm diameter. (3)
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A Pair of Melrose Ware Figural Book Ends Each in pale green tones, modelled as a female with down cast eyes wearing a head scarf, 17 cm high.
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A Harold Hughan Stoneware Pottery Dish Circa 1970 Circular, with a speckled glaze in colours of graduated brown and beige, painted signature and impressed seal mark, 27 cm diameter.
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An Australian carved oak picture frame by John K. Blogg rectangular, relief carved with a shell and scrolling acanthus leaf design on a stippled ground with an oval picture aperture. Height 30 cm. Width 24 cm
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A Good 19th century Australian Huon Pine Bedroom Suite Comprising a marble top wash stand, a mirror back dressing table and a chest of drawers, each having boldly carved fruit and foliate scrolling supports, the wash stand with a grey veined marble top, the chest of drawers with an arrangement of eight drawers, the chest 115 x 140 x 54 cm.
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A Victorian cedar secretaire bookcase, the stepped cornice above two arch panelled glazed doors, the projecting lower section with a hinged, fall front secretaire drawer opening to a fitted interior, above two panelled doors, plinth base, 145 x 272 x 60 cm
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A 19th century Australian cedar centre table, stamped W. Beatton, New South Wales, circa 1860, the circular top above a turned standard with a central knop, raised on a tripartite concave platform base, stamped to underside of top and to base. Diameter 136 cm. Height 74 cm
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An oak Melbourne Stock Exchange chair 19th century in the Gothic revival style, the green leather upholstered back surmounted by a carved monogram and three fleur de lys finials, the roll over arms and contoured seat raised on turned legs and stretchers. This chair is one of 120 used for 70 years by the stock exchange of Melbourne in their call room until the close of call trading at that exchange in December, 1961
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An important pair of carved Australian eucalypt panels signed John K. Blogg, 1921, each delicately carved in high relief with a eucalypt branch, one with vigorous leaf growth and fruit titled Peace and Prosperity, the other showing ravaged and worm eaten foliage titled Grim-visaged war. Height 49 cm x. Width 77 cm
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An Australian carved oak picture frame by John K. Blogg rectangular, relief carved with a stylised scrolling foliate design on a stippled ground with an oval picture aperture, engraved to the reverse J.K.B., 1903, 30.5 high x. Width 24.5 cm
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A 19th century mahogany and Australian cedar library bookcase, the stepped reverse breakfront dentil cornice, above six glazed panelled doors enclosing shelves, the projecting lower section with six further panelled cupboard doors flanked by corbels, raised on a conforming plinth base, 338 x 275 x 64 cm
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A William IV cedar tilt top dining table, the circular top raised on a turned and lappet carved standard and a tripartite concave stretcher base, 137 cm diameter x 77 cm high
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A good 19th century Australian cedar bookcase, the stepped cornice above two arch panelled glazed doors, the projecting lower section with two ogee frieze drawers and two further conforming panelled doors, plinth base, 162 x 252 x 55 cm
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A Pair of Carved Oak Panels Attributed to Robert Prenzel Each boldly relief carved with a gryphon passant on a stippled ground, 34 x 51 cm.
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A Victorian huon pine wardrobe, the breakfront top above three carved and panelled cupboard doors, raised on a conforming plinth base, 228 x 213 x 72 cm
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A Victorian Huon Pine Bed Having a solid, serpentine head and foot board, with turned supports and cross stretchers, no rails, 127.5 cm wide.
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A 19th century Australian cedar settee, the serpentine back above roll over arms and a padded seat raised on turned legs, length of back 215 cm
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An Impressive Sol Shapiro Teak and Copper Bar Circa 1965 The bar with carved panel doors and a curved smoke glass top, the whole decorated with stylised embossed copper panels and carved decoration, together with three matching bar stools, 197 cm high, 450 cm wide, 265 cm deep. Note: Originally commissioned for Number 1, Lansell Court, Toorak.
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A Schulim Krimper blackbean lounge suite, comprising a three seater settee and two armchairs, upholstered in green woollen fabric, 204 cm length of back
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A Regency flame mahogany inlaid long case clock, having an eight-day gong striking movement with a painted subsidiary seconds, Roman numeral rolling moon dial, the hood flanked by columns, surmounted by a gilt metal eagle, with a single casement door on a plinth base. Height 250 cm
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A French champleve carriage clock Hamilton and Inches Paris, the eight-day lever, gong striking movement with round Arabic numeral enamel dial, mounted in a champleve case flanked by Corinthian columns, together with a leather case. Height 16.5 cm
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A French onyx and gilt metal clock garniture, the eight-day count wheel bell striking movement with Arabic numeral enamel dial, mounted in a portico case surmounted by a central urn, together with two conforming garniture urns, 40 cm high
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A 19th century brass carriage clock, having an eight-day gong striking lever escapement movement with round Arabic numeral dial, mounted in a substantial brass bevel edged case, together with a leather case and key. Height 14.5 cm
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A George III Mahogany and Satin Wood Automaton Longcase Clock The later eight-day, three train, eight bell striking movement, with brass dial and silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with a rocking ship to the break arch, subsidiary seconds, signed 'John Porthouse Penrith', 217 cm high.
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A 19th century Dresden Porcelain Mantel Clock The case ornately decorated with putti depicting the four seasons within applied foliate bocage, raised on a rocaille moulded base, 47 cm high.
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A 19th century French Figural Clock Garniture The eight-day count wheel bell striking movement with enamel Arabic numeral dial, mounted in a spelter case surmounted by two pigeons and flanked by a female figure, raised on a marble plinth base with conforming lidded urns, 34 cm high.
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A French Carriage Clock Circa 1900 Having an eight-day lever escapement movement with Roman numeral dial, signed 'J.Langelaan Southsea', mounted in an oval brass case, 11 cm high.
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A Louis XVI style gilt metal clock garniture 19th century, having an eight-day count wheel bell striking movement mounted in a classically decorated case surmounted by a central urn, with Sevres style porcelain inserts and conforming candelabra, 50 cm high
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A Vienna regulator wall clock, having an eight-day gong striking movement with Roman numeral enamel dial, mounted in a walnut and ebonised case. Height 106 cm
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An Art Nouveau Oak Wall Clock The eight-day gong striking movement with Arabic numeral patinated copper dial and pendulum bob, mounted in an elaborately carved floral and foliate decorated oak case, 100 cm high.
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A Swiss brass four-glass Atmos timepiece by Jaeger-LeCoultre, the annular dial with applied Arabic and baton numerals and conventional exposed movement, signed Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos, with torsion pendulum, mounted in a glazed case. Height 23.5 cm
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A late 19th century French brass carriage clock, having an eight-day movement with white Roman numeral dial, mounted in a brass bevel edged case, 9 cm high
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A Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Clock Garniture 19th century Having an eight-day bell striking movement mounted in a classically decorated case with sevres style porcelain inserts and conforming urns, 50 cm high.
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A French Sevres style porcelain clock garniture 19th century, the eight-day bell striking movement with porcelain painted Roman numeral dial, mounted in a classically decorated gilt metal mounted baluster form case with conforming candelabra. Height 58 cm
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A Swiss rococo style miniature enamel table clock, the cylinder movement and enamel dial within a delicate finely painted, gilt mounted case with scroll feet, 7.5 cm high
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A late 19th century German burr walnut bracket clock, having an eight-day, three train, five gong striking movement, with brass dial plate and silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, subsidiaries for slow/fast and chime/silent, mounted in an architectural case. Height 49 cm
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A French Gilt Metal Cartel Clock The eight-day bell striking movement with Roman and Arabic numeral dial mounted in a scrolling floriate and foliate decorated case, 53 cm high.
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A Late 19th century French Brass Carriage Clock Having an eight-day movement with enamel Roman numeral dial mounted in a brass case flanked by fluted pilasters, 11.5 cm high.
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