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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:545
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:104
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:374
Date:24-Feb-2015
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A set of 12 Waterford Crystal 'Lismore' Claret glasses, traditional diamond and leaf cut to the bowls, faceted tapered stems and star cut bases. Acid etch mark and with original paper labels.
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A set of six Waterford Crystal 'Sheila' pattern wine glasses, with conical bowls. Height 16.5 cm
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A set of six Waterford Crystal 'Sheila' pattern port or liqueur glasses. Height 12 cm
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A set of eight Waterford Crystal 'Sheila' pattern red wine goblets. Height 18.5 cm (one tiny rim frit).
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A Webb Corbett crystal ship's decanter, wheel cut decoration. 10 cm x 26 cm
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A French opalescent glass shallow dish, the exterior moulded with a series of overlapping arches joined by vertical struts and detailed rivet domes. Diameter 25 cm
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Four Lalique cocktail glasses, conical form with deco graduated ring decoration, etched 'Lalique France' to base, together with an Edwardian drinking glass, with etched bows and swag decoration. Height 10 cm and 14 cm
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A Murano green and amber tinted glass dish, triform shape, with original affixed foil label. Width 17 cm
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A Whitefriars millefiori glass paperweight, circular facet window cut form, the fine central display of canes including signature cane with maker's mark and date for 1974, ground pontil base. Diameter 8 cm
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A 19th century Tongan dark wood hand club, the diamond section blade of long tapered lozenge form, a short length of zig-zag engraving to one ridge, slightly reduced grip, good old dark patina. Length 49 cm
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A large carved, stained and painted wood Papua New Guinea mask, the main section as a stylised face, shell set to the inset eyes, tusks to its nose, painted detail evident below the dark stain, a stylised figure in relief above, the overall ovoid form as a stylised crocodile head. 30 cm x 105 cm x 9 cm
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A good old Fijian Kiakavo long hardwood club, the curved head with a textured panel to the underside, pronounced spur to the top, the plain cylindrical shaft with knob end to the butt, in good dark polish. Length 94 cm
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A finely woven tribal fish trap, of beehive form with a woven carry handle. 30 cm x 63 cm
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A Nigerian Denin bronze sculpture, decorated with masks and animals, together with various small suspension lugs, rough surface with verdigris patina. Height 28 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 early/mid-20th century Maori carved carver's mallet, the back entirely carved with a stylised Maori figure, some dark stained original finish remaining. Length 30.5 cm
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A reputedly 'Gate Pa' relic, the thick heavy engineered steel section possibly from a cannon with old writing in white 'Gate Pa'. 15 cm x 8 cm x 25 approx., in old leather case.
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A late 19th century King Tawhiao decorated walking stick, the handle carved as a three dimensional bust of the second Maori king, leader of the Waikato tribes and a religious visionary Tawhiao, fine carved detail including moko, the plain tapered shaft and handle all from the one piece of wood, good original old dark patina. Length 89 cm including the rubber tipped end.
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An early 20th century fancy Maori carved walking stick, the shaft entirely decorated with various carvings including masks, radiating sun, an owl, lizards, various spirals and assorted notched detail, two incised stylised waka forms, the handle broken and replaced with a crude plain form, many years ago. Reputedly from the Wanganui area. Length 96.5 cm
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A Maori pre-European patu muka (stone pounder), of uncommon large form, rounded butt end, wide long tapered and truncated form handle to the rounded beater end, one face nearly flat, the other of unusual mildly concave circular form. Reg. Y16360. Provenance: Reputedly from the Taranaki area. Length 33 cm
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An old Maori toki pounamu (greenstone adze), a Duff type 2B, the poll is partly ground and of irregular shape, the length of one side with evidence of groove and snap division method, flake scar to the other side, curved bevel edge in good condition. Length 16 cm. Provenance: Reputedly from the Taranaki area. Reg. Y16359.
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A 19th century pounamu carved pekapeka, traditional form with two outward facing stylised heads, centre open section with six drilled holes, good worn patina in a mid-green tone. (Being assessed for registration). Length 6.5 cm
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Two New Zealand Land Deeds, under the 'Settlements Act' for parcels of land in the Auckland and Waikato regions, one to a 'Settler', the other to a labourer, dated 1867 and '68, both signed by Sir George Bowen.
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Two New Zealand paua inlaid items; the trinket box of rewarewa and burr totara panels, the lid with panelled paua angled sections, the serpentine shaped rectangular panel with 'RAF' crowned inlay with paua inlaid laurel wreath framing.
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A mid-20th century Maori flax piupiu, traditional dyed and undyed flax drops issue from the taniko border of geometrically patterned woven wool in red, black and white tones.
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A large cut block of New Zealand greenstone, rectangular section, the top with natural undulating river worn surface, the other faces cut and with polish. Weight 17kgs. 20.5 cm x 12.5 cm x 25.5 cm
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Two New Zealand greenstone blocks, one of long rectangular section, good dark green colour with black flecks, four cut and semi-polished faces, the other two of rough form. Weight 2.7 kilos. 16 cm x 5.5 cm x 14 cm. The other a part river worn boulder of oval form with one cut and polished face. Weight 1.5kg. 11 cm x 17 cm x 6 cm
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A natural and polished piece of pounamu, one side still in unpolished rough form, one side cut and polished, base cut and unpolished with remains of painted numbers. Length 28 cm
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The book 'Defenders of New Zealand and Maori History of the War' by Thomas Gudgeon published 188.8 cm
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A vintage New Zealand native timbers box, square form with the main panels in rewa and burr totara. 26 cm x 18 cm x 14 cm
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A folder of vintage early New Zealand photographs, includes Maori subjects, scenic, also includes vintage Tahitian postcards and an old print of a 'Maori Princess'.
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A vintage New Zealand photograph, two Maori boys in Haka poses, framed under glass.
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A 1985 'Te Maori' calendar, with photos by Brian Brake. Note: the Te Maori Exhibition was a milestone in the Maori Cultural Renaissance of the 1970s onwards, touring the United States in 1984 returning to New Zealand to great applause.
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A New Zealand colonial kauri pokerwork and coloured Maori Chief wall panel, the back inscribed 'The Late Maori King Tawhiao'. Native flower, Pohutakawa, the front with finely worked portrait with wide floral and leaf band. Diameter 43.5 cm
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Two vintage photos pertaining to the Miller and Gilberd families from Thames, owners/operators of a prominent haberdashery and general store, the group photo including eight family members; the other of a single family member, a portrait of Miss Miller with hand coloured detail, oval, both framed under glass. Note: the Gilberd family photo including many members of the Miller family, notably James Armstrong Miller, a senior partner in the firm of Miller & Son, Barristers, Solicitors & Notaries, James was…
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An old New ZealandR. 'Hastings 1917' guard's van stretcher, World War I period, the original brown canvas sling attached to long hardwood arms with expanding steel fittings and brass wheels, details stencilled to the canvas.
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An engraving from D'Urville's Voyage 'Mouillage de Kororareka' (Bay of Islands), hand coloured steel engraving, plate 183 from the Atlas Pittoresque, c.1847. 27.5 cm x 44.5 cm
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A German map of the central North Island, with details from von Hochstetter, c.1863. 41 cm x 33 cm
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A large format Henry Winkelmann photographic print, 'Iorangi' (RNZYS), signed. 42 cm x 57 cm
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A Henry Winkelmann vintage yacht photograph, Mercury (?), sail no. Y9. Signed. 28 cm x 37 cm
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A Henry Winkelmann vintage photographic print, two yachts on Waitemata Harbour, 'Venice' (?), sail no. L10 kiwi and another. Signed. 28 cm x 38 cm
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A Kenneth Kendall ceramic sculpture, of a young boy standing with bag over one shoulder and holding a bottle with two hands, 'The Sipper'. Height on wood stand 450, signed.
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A Rick Rudd hand built black terracotta clay teapot, abstract sculptural form with an overhead handle, flaring and wedge shaped body, gloss black glazed squat circular stopper. Approx. 31 cm x 11 cm x 22 cm
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A Rick Rudd hand built black terracotta clay teapot, abstract sculpted form, rectangular shape with pierced circular aperture forming the handle, supported on three corners forming legs and with a tall slender spout issuing from the upper surface, gloss black compressed circular stopper. Approx. 20 cm x 16 cm x 15 cm
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A Rick Rudd hand built black terracotta clay teapot, abstract sculpted form with asymmetrical wavy walls, overhead handle, glossy black compressed circular stopper. Tiny frit inside spout. Approx. 20 cm x 16 cm x 19 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 Len Castle porcelain bowl, oval cross shaped with blue glaze, an impressed design to the well and to the everted rim; artist's mark underneath the base. 59.5 cm x 36 cm
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A Len Castle pottery bowl, mottled feldspar glaze, pouring spout to one side, with impressed marks to base. Diameter 9 cm
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A Len Castle stoneware bowl, iron speckled glaze with large flashes of cream and green. Impressed mark to base (chip to rim). Diameter 2 cm
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A Malcolm Harrison vase, titled to the base 'Spirit of the Winds' with initials and date also on base. 11 cm x 14 cm
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John Oakley pottery sculpture of a male athlete, posed as if starting a running race, buff glaze, the octagonal base with green glaze, incised sculptor's monogram. Note: Oakley (1901-77) was involved with the Canterbury Society of Arts in the 1950s. Height 150.
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Sixteen Carder Bros. salt glazed decorative garden edging tiles, each with a stylised double acanthus leaf top and double 'V' base, most with impressed potter's mark, some damage.
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Thirty-nine Carder Bros. salt glazed garden edging tiles, all matching with a rope edge top, some marks, some damage.
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Thirty-seven colonial salt glazed garden edging tiles, rope edge top, all matching, some with damage, unmarked.
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A World War II German Rifle Association (Deutscher-Scuutzen-Verband) 'Shooting Dagger', the hilt with nickel plated pommel, S-quillon crossguard with acorn finials and clamshell pinned with the Association's insignia; the white fluted celluloid grip pinned with gilt metal crossed rifles insignia; the 39.5 cm blade etched and blacked either side with forestry and hunting scenes and manufacturer's mark of E. & F. Horster, Solingen; the black leather scabbard with plated chape and mouth, complete with leather…
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An old Enfield T1860 sword bayonet with Yataghan type curved blade, complete with original metal scabbard. Length overall 73.5 cm
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A French 'Yataghan' M1866 sword bayonet, for the Chassepot and M1874 Gras rifle, with hooked quillon and brass hilt with cast cordons. Length 70 cm
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A German brass wall plaque, featuring a profile of Adolf Hitler, commemorating the annexing of Austria in 1938, made for the S.A. Sturm Battalion, signed by A. Steiner. 8 cm x 20 cm
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An interesting brass and copper trench art money box. The word 'ANZAC' and date '1915' fretted out of copper and soldered to the brass body (possibly from a small calibre naval shell). The piece is topped with a crucifix fashioned from .303 bullets and sitting on a stand made of copper with scroll feet. The item is unusual in that it features a small folk art enamel battalion patch in the colours of the 1st Battalion AIF. A small rising sun collar badge has also been used. Overall in good condition with…
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A c.1900 Fred Williams of Birmingham 12 gauge double barrel hammer shotgun, exposed hammer and pinfire action, engraved decoration, the mahogany stock and fore-end with chequered detail, showing some signs of age. Firearms licence required.
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A c.1900 Bonehill of Birmingham double barrel 12 gauge hammer action shotgun, pinfire, restrained engraved detail, the mahogany stock with old repair. Firearms licence required.
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A 19th century Staffordshire figure group of a young queen with her baby resting on her knee, painted detail. Height 20 cm
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An early 19th century Meissen hard paste porcelain figure group, the close dancing couple beside a column entwined with cloud surmounted by a tablet 'Serment V. La Vie' supported by two cherubs, all on an oval base, finely painted, gilded, some damage and old repair, underglaze crossed swords mark, David Cooke and B.A.D.A. labels attached. 16 cm x 9 cm x 19.5 cm
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A German Sitzendorf porcelain figure of a well-dressed 19th century fruit seller, the engaging figure with a basket of fruit. Underglaze printed factory mark. Height 14 cm
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A German Alka Dresden porcelain figurine of an elegant man and woman, decorated with lace frill, painted and gilded. Height 20 cm
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Two fine 19th century porcelain items: a Dresden cabinet cup and saucer, quatrefoil form, finely painted with birds and insects, gilded borders, underglaze blue crossed swords mark, together with a fine small dish, gold anchor mark (Chelsea), finely painted with floral swags, gilt border.
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A Victorian child's tea-set, cups, saucers and plates plus cream and sugar, decorated with florals and birds in brown on white.
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A Royal Dux trumpeting elephant. Length 37 cm
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A rare Carlton Cloisonne Ware vase, decorated with chinoiserie designs on a black ground, c.1914. Height 19 cm
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A rare Carlton Cloisonne Ware squat circular bowl, decorated with chinoiserie designs on a black ground. Diameter 17 cm
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A Shelley white china castellated jelly mould. Height 15 cm
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A small Poole ovoid table lamp base, with typical painted floral designs of an ivory ground. Height 150, printed mark.
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A Royal Worcester study of a retriever modelled by Doris Lindner, c.1958. Length 17 cm
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A Royal Worcester figurine 'John Bull', his costume in plain white detailed with gilding. Height 17.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester circular plaque painted by Harry Davis, with figures in a landscape, signed. Set within a gilt frame. Diameter 9.5 cm
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A pair of Royal Worcester cabinet plates painted with summer flowers, signed E. Phillips, floral medallions within gilt and apple green borders. Diameter 22 cm
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A Royal Worcester spill vase, painted with roses on a soft pastel ground, spreading circular foot and conforming mouth. Height 16.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester specimen vase, squat circular shape, painted with roses with a tall gilded neck and gilded moulded circular foot. Shape F111, height 15 cm
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A Royal Worcester posy vase, painted by Millie Hunt, conical shape with serpentine rim, painted with roses. Height 8 cm
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A Royal Worcester potpourri jar and cover, shape H291, fluted ovoid, painted with roses on a mottled ground, lid restored. Height 16 cm
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Six Royal Worcester demitasse cups and saucers, plain white porcelain with gold decoration to the border and handles.
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A Royal Worcester demitasse cup and saucer, painted by Millie Hunt with roses, the saucer inscribed 'Paul'.
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A Royal Worcester candle snuffer, in the form of a monk reading the bible, stamped and dated 1958. Height 13 cm
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A George III Worcester Dr Wall period sugar bowl, underglaze blue fruit and vine decoration on white ground, crescent mark to base, old label applied, minor frit to rim.
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A Royal Worcester commemorative lidded vase, from the 200th Anniversary Collection to commemorate the visit of King George III to the Flight Factory in 1788 where he selected a dinner service and granted company his Royal warrant, decorated with a hand painted scene to the front of Venice by Bryan Cox, on a white ground with gilt and cobalt blue embellishments. 146/200, with certificate. Height 35 cm
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A Minton cabinet plate, the border profusely gilded on a cobalt ground with a white centre. Diameter 27 cm
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A Minton cabinet plate, the border with gilt floral decoration, cobalt blue and cream ground, plain white centre. Diameter 27 cm
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A rare Doulton mouse group by George Tinworth, celebrating the 'Gunpowder Plot', depicting a central mouse representing a behatted Guy Fawkes carrying a lantern, seated between two supporting characters; the domed plinth base inscribed: 'I see no reason, why gunpowder treason, should ever be forgot'. Artist's monogram incised to rear and factory mark impressed beneath. Tiny chip to one ear. Height 12 cm. Note: U.K. ceramic historian and author Peter Rose published a list of known Tinworth mouse/frog groups…
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A Doulton stoneware Maori art decorated jug, the squat ovoid body with relief bands of Maori 'carved' designs including masks, spirals and notched detail in green glaze, on the buff salt glazed body, impressed mark to base. Height 11.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton bone china bowl, painted with a scene of 'Barnard Castle', by G.H. Evans, oval. Width 25.5 cm
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A pair of Royal Doulton cabinet plates, painted with fish, each within an etched gilt border. Diameter 22.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton George Tinworth replica frog group, 'Going to the Derby', 34/150, with special backstamp. With certificate. 19 cm x 12 cm x 14 cm
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A 148 piece, 12 place Wedgwood bone china dinner service, Avon pattern, hand-coloured with passion vine and other flowers, printed Portland vase mark, numbered W3983; comprising: 11 dinner plates, 12 luncheon plates, 12 side plates, 12 soup coupes, 12 dessert bowls, 10 Bute shape teacups, 6 London shape teacups, 14 demitasse coffee cups, 3 graduated oval ashets, 2 oblong ashets, 2 lidded tureens, gravy boat and saucer, teapot, sugar, milk and creamer, along with assorted other serving plates and small…
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A Clarice Cliff Bizarre 'Crocus' pattern mustard pot, salt and pepper, the pot with original lid.
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A pair of Chinese silk embroideries, each depicting vases of flowers surrounded by 'Precious Objects' and panels of butterflies and lingzhi scrolls above pairs of embattled fu dogs flanking a mystic pearl. Embroidered in colours on a black ground, with contemporary framing. Each 164.5 cm x 48.5 cm
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A Chinese embroidered wall hanging, in gilt thread and multi-coloured silk, dragons in the clouds chasing the mystic pearl with flowers, butterflies, and discs, floral and fruit border to the top with tabs for hanging. Length 6 cm
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A Burmese hill tribe embroidered panel, geometric multi-coloured patterns on a purple ground, backed onto a cream linen panel. 194 cm x 84 cm
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An old Chinese ink drawing of a bodhisattva, drawn in ink on paper scroll, later framed, some distress. Overall 140 cm x 58 cm
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An old Chinese scroll painting, featuring goldfish, seal mark and signature to one side, with blue and white china handles to each end.
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A carved rosewood figure of Shou Lao, he stands accompanied by a young boy. Old cracks. Height 31 cm
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