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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 pair of Afghan Bukhara Jalar tent hangings, each decorated with typical stylised motifs to the pile ground and with a fringe of red, blue and black dyed warp threads.
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A hand knotted Persian Farahan runner, the field with all-over inter-connected stylised floral designs with four corner motifs, three border guards in colours of rich red, dark blue, green, orange, apricot and ivory. 415 cm x 80 cm
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An Iranian Bakhtiari hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with 40 individual panels enclosing stylised motifs framed by a broad geometric meander border between narrower guards. 300 cm x 200 cm
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A Persian Mehmeh (Isfahan Province) hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with a step sided diamond shaped medallion framed by numerous floral motifs, the corners of the field decorated with similar elements to the medallion, all framed by a broad stylised border with narrower guards; in colours of indigo, ivory, green and rich red. 315 cm x 220 cm
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A hand woven felted artisan kilim, with lines of interwoven multi-coloured wools, purchased new in 2014 for $1650. 300 cm x 200 cm
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A good old hand knotted Persian Hamadan runner, the field decorated with a geometric interpretation of a floral design with three narrow border guards, in typical colours of rich red, dark blue, deep rose pink and old ivory. 415 cm x 103 cm
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A fine hand knotted Baluchi rug, the entire field decorated with a harshang variant motif in teal madder and bright red on an ivory ground, framed by seven narrow borders. A section of flat weave at either end. 176 cm x 110 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Turkoman runner, the field decorated with two rows of small gul motifs, two border guards, in typical colours of rich dark red, dark blue and old ivory. 80 cm x 400 cm
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An Afghan Turkoman carpet, the field decorated with three rows of eight guls divided by secondary guls framed by multiple borders with geometric patterns; rich red, midnight blue and ivory tones. 200 cm x 150 cm
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An old Persian Sirjan rug, with three medallions on a stepsided field framed by multiple borders in colours of indigo and red. 185 cm x 127 cm
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A fine hand knotted silk carpet, the field decorated with a central floral medallion incorporating lotus flowers and palmettes centred on a soft dun coloured ground, further decorated with flowering and leafy tendrils, the quadrants decorated with sinuous blossom boughs, all framed by a floral meander border incorporating similar floral designs on a green olive background. 165 cm x 116 cm
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A large hand knotted Persian carpet, the red field decorated with a large lozenge shaped medallion enclosing geometric motifs, flanked by two diamond shaped pendants and with 'Ziggurat' motifs encroaching the field from either side, framed by a broad principal border and narrower guards, variously in indigo, bleu-celeste, pale camel and old ivory. 350 cm x 250 cm
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A semi-antique wool on cotton Sirjan (Kerman) rug, the field unusually entirely decorated with rows of repeating alternate geometric floral designs, the striking indigo ground guls with tan, soft red, green and blue florals in three rows, the more cruciform guls with a dark caramel ground dominated with red and blue geometric and floral designs, triple banded border with central wider band with ivory ground, each with further floral designs. 290 cm x 170 cm
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A large hand knotted Turkoman carpet, the field decorated with six rows of 14 small 'elephant foot' guls, interspersed by subsidiary cruciform medallions, framed by seven variously patterned narrow borders. 300 cm x 200 cm
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A fine hand knotted old Turkoman rug, decorated with rows of conjoined medallions on an ivory field framed by multiple narrow borders with geometric patterns. 180 cm x 129 cm
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A fine Belgiq hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with a large geometric medallion and framed with a similar design in the quadrants on a field of sparse flowering tendrils framed by a broad major border and narrower guards, wool pile on wool foundation, dominant red and indigo tones. 285 cm x 195 cm
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A New Zealand native timbers tilt-top octagonal chess board wine table, with burr totara, rewarewa, black maire and kauri inlays, supported on a rimu tripod base decorated with burr totara veneers. 57 cm x 51 cm. One leg repaired.
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A New Zealand colonial Folk Art set of three graduated kauri wall shelves, with stylised leaf and flower motifs. 68 cm x 22 cm x 88 cm
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A rare New Zealand colonial period dark stained kauri table vitrine, of French style with a glazed and lined serpentine top, elegant slender carved cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. 68 cm x 48 cm x 73 cm
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A good New Zealand colonial burr and figured kauri side table, the solid figured kauri top with restrained serpentine front, thumb moulded edge, the burr kauri conforming frieze with single drawer, raised on solid figured kauri legs, the front of scroll form with leaf carved knees and scrolling feet, good original colour. 121 cm x 53.5 cm x 71 cm
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A New Zealand solid mottled kauri scotch chest, configured as a central hat drawer with carved frame flanked by two pairs of shorter drawers stepped above three full width drawers of graduated depth, all with bun handles, raised on squat bun feet. 105 cm x 57 cm x 129.5 cm
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A good quality William Norrie New Zealand colonial kauri scotch chest, with mottled facings, the central top hat drawer with a pair of small drawers on either side and three deep full width drawers below, rounded side edges, deep plinth top, short turned legs and original wood and nickel plated handles. 118 cm x 51 cm x 124 cm
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A set of four colonial cedar balloon back dining chairs, with carved back rails, serpentine fronts, turned front legs and with butterfly decorated cotton fabric covers (some marks). New Zealand or Australian made.
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A Georgian style oak lowboy, the front with three deep drawers above a shaped apron, cabriole legs in front, 19th century and later, requires some attention. 72 cm x 53 cm x 74 cm
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A Giorgio Armani brass studded linen upholstered bedside cabinet with three drawers, khakhi colour. 40 cm x 34 cm x 60 cm
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A rare Georgian period mahogany demi-lune card table, with green baize interior and polychrome painted classical decoration of flowers, leaves and scrolls. 97 cm x 48 cm x 72 cm
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A Victorian period mahogany writing table, oblong shape with rounded front corners and thumb nail moulded edge, two slender drawers with wood handles raised on four turned legs. 106 cm x 49 cm x 75 cm
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An Edwardian period ebonised flap-top card table, of plain oblong shape with spindle frieze beneath the top edge, turned legs, stretcher base and original olive green baize lining. 91 cm x 46 cm x 71 cm
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An Edwardian period mahogany side table, the plain oblong top with brass gallery and shaped apron beneath the front edge, slender turned legs with concave platform base. 99 cm x 48 cm x 78 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany towel rail, the arched supports with banded inlay and splay legs. Width 650, height 96 cm
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A rare Georgian period pine country washstand, of plain oblong shape with double hinged top, carved fretwork between the square section legs which are chamfered on the inside. 94 cm x 50 cm x 80 cm
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A late 19th century French mahogany table vitrine of Louis XV style, the glazed and lined top with brass mounted edge supported on four elegant cabriole legs with gilt metal mounts. 72 cm x 47 cm x 75 cm
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A pair of cross-stretchered stools, the tops with floral embroidered upholstery, raised on turned and tapering faceted legs joined by shaped stretchers above squat bun feet, with silvered finish. Provenance: This pair of stools were purchased from the estate of The Hon. Vera Vandeleur Kitson, sister of Oliver James Vandeleur Kitson, the fourth Baron Airedale. Each 40 cm x 35 cm x 41 cm
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A Victorian adjustable piano stool, with carved walnut tripod base supporting an adjustable circular top, upholstered in blue velvet.
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A late Victorian period Aesthetic Movement ebonised coffee table, of oblong shape with turned legs, turned stretcher and incised and gilded decoration. 90 cm x 50 cm x 48 cm
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An unusual Victorian period oak Gothic style corner cabinet with envelope folding front, a single small cabinet with carved lion's head door, two small open shelves, carved decoration and slender cabriole front legs.
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A 1920s ebonised piano stool, on four oblong section legs, the black vinyl seat with height adjustment. 55 cm x 35 cm x 54 cm
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A Georgian mahogany tilt-top pie crust wine table, on turned column support with a beautifully carved tripod base and ball and claw feet. Diameter 790, height 74 cm
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A good quality Victorian mahogany wine table, the plain oblong top with rounded corners on turned column supports with platform base and bun feet. 60 cm x 45 cm x 76 cm
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A Victorian mahogany side table, plain oblong shape with rounded front corners, reeded edge, supported on four turned legs. One or two surface marks. 95 cm x 50 cm x 68 cm
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An Edwardian period mahogany washstand, with a red and white marble top and Art Nouveau tiled back, the base with a single central cupboard and two small drawers, turned legs with original brown china casters. 105 cm x 47 cm x 128 cm
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A Victorian brass adjustable music stand, with oak music support, the ornate cast iron base with four lion's paw feet. Height 150 cm
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A 19th century English walnut foot stool of oblong shape, standing on four turned legs, upholstered seat and with patent cast iron adjustable height mechanism. 44 cm x 38 cm
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A Sheraton Revival mahogany envelope folding card table, elaborate satinwood inlay, raised on curved shaped legs, small shelf to base.
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A 19th century English mahogany commode stool/sewing box with thumbnail moulded top edge and short turned legs. 45 cm x 40 cm x 40 cm
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An Edwardian period oak collector's cabinet, of oblong shape with inlaid frieze beneath the top edge, three slender drawers and a glazed vitrine top, tapering square section legs with X-stretcher. 55 cm x 38 cm x 83 cm
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An unusual Edwardian rosewood games table, the top with inlaid stringing opening to reveal a red baize insert, raised on four turned legs with velvet lined pigeon holes and one small drawer, a small shelf to the base set with decorative turned finials. 83 cm x 45 cm x 10 cm
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An ornate modern games table, the top with inlaid games board and drop sides, carved acanthus decoration to the tops of the legs, scrolling 'X' form base and with ball and claw feet. 80 cm x 110 cm x 13 cm
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An Edwardian three panelled dressing screen, one central panel with cream and gold fabric, a panel pulls out to each side upholstered in the matching fabric, a small wood panel to the base, on scrolling feet with brass casters. Width of each panel 47 cm. Height 180 cm
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A small Victorian period burr walnut four stage serpentine whatnot, with inlaid decoration and slender turned and spiral fluted column supports. 70 cm x 32 cm x 12.2 cm
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A pair of Victorian mahogany tall four drawer bedside cabinets, rectangular section, turned knob handles, rounded corners, platform base to each. Minor attention required. 43.5 cm x 55 cm x 87.5 cm
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A small Georgian country oak chest of five drawers, two across the top with three graduated full width drawers below, turned wood handles, bracket feet. 90 cm x 44 cm x 100 cm
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A large Regency mahogany bowfront chest of six drawers, two across the top and four graduated drawers below, oval brass handles, bun feet, decorative boxwood fitting. 120 cm x 56 cm x 126 cm. Some faults.
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A George III mahogany five drawer secretaire chest, cross-banded top, the full width top secretaire drawer with original fitted interior above three full width graduated drawers, beaded detail, original lion mask brass knob handles, splayed bracket feet, oak lined. 101.5 cm x 50.5 cm x 106 cm
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A Victorian period walnut long low bookcase with two glazed doors, three adjustable shelves, short serpentine upstand and plinth base. 136 cm x 30 cm x 89 cm
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A good William IV mahogany standing bookcase, plain rectangular form, the top supported by two plain scrolling mounts, four adjustable shelves, plain plinth base, good colour and patina. 116.5 cm x 27.5 cm x 122.5 cm
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A large impressive mahogany bowfront display cabinet of Georgian style, plain with dentil moulding beneath the top pediment and standing on four square section reeded legs with spade feet. The interior with three glass shelves. 116 cm x 46 cm x 206 cm
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An Edwardian period mahogany Sheraton Revival upright display cabinet, two glazed doors with applied oval mouldings, boxwood stringing and herringbone inlay, standing on four short square section legs with spade feet, the lined interior with three shelves. With key. 113.5 cm x 36 cm x 1460.
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A small good quality Edwardian period mahogany wall cabinet, with shaped upstand, two glazed doors with reeded edges, single internal shelf and three small curved open shelves at either end. 88 cm x 14 cm x 66 cm
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A decorative good quality late 19th century walnut parquetry specimen cabinet on stand of 17th century Italian style, six small drawers with brass ring handles raised on a stand with panelled front, tapering square section legs and concave stretcher base, original iron side handles. 51 cm x 30 cm x 92 cm
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A Victorian mahogany serpentine twin pedestal sideboard with three panelled breakfront drawers and two cupboard doors. Requires restoration, originally had a mirrored back. 220 cm x 70 cm x 94.5 cm
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A good quality vintage American oak bowfront standing display cabinet with curved glass sides, lion mask corbels and paw feet - with four internal shelves. 101 cm x 42 cm x 152 cm
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A Georgian oak bench, of long shape with short upstand and ornate carved decoration of scrolling forms, the front supports carved in the form of mythical lions, the back section panelled and elaborately carved. 155 cm x 48 cm x 72 cm
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An unusual 19th century English oak wall shelf of country style, with carved top section, panelled base, and two brass twin light candle holders. 117 cm x 17 cm x 95 cm
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A Georgian oak hanging corner cabinet, single panelled door with central inlaid star design, moulding beneath the top edge, green painted interior with three serpentine shelves, large iron H-hinges. 86 cm x 43 cm x 100 cm
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A Victorian walnut pier cabinet, rectangular shape with satinwood floral inlay and stringing, with gilt metal beaded edging and decorative fittings flanking the glazed door, the interior fitted with velvet coloured shelves. Some attention required. 75 cm x 32.5 cm x 105 cm
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A small proportioned 19th century walnut pier cabinet, with ebonised fascia inlaid with fine satin wood design to the corners, the single glazed door with satin wood stringing; flanked by cast gilt metal mounts, raised upon a plinth base. 50.5 cm x 27.5 cm x 67 cm
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A good George III oak standing corner cabinet, the top glazed two door cupboard with diamond panelled glazing, small half urn highlight below the stepped pediment, the base with two arched solid panelled doors, raised on bracket feet, the top section enclosing three shaped fitted shelves, a single shelf to the lower cupboard. 94 cm x 40 cm x 205 cm
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A 19th century mahogany two stage standing corner cabinet of Georgian style, the top section with an astragal glazed door and two internal shelves, the base with a single panelled door and a single internal shelf, brass handles and keyhole escutcheons, green painted interior. 92 cm x 46 cm x 196 cm
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A good quality Georgian period oak country corner cabinet with a single panelled door, small drawer and two dummy drawers, the interior with two shelves, plain moulded pediment, pegged joints and an old iron lock with key. 87 cm x 46 cm x 113 cm
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A small late Victorian mahogany ship's doctor's cabinet with two arched glazed doors and two internal glass shelves. 69 cm x 33 cm x 74 cm
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A classic Art Deco circular walnut display cabinet with flanking shelf structure, the demi-lune doors patterned with a silvered reverse painted border, the interior fitted with two glass shelves. 134 cm x 34 cm x 124.5 cm
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A Victorian mahogany large cheval mirror dressing table, the full length mirror supported by twin pedestals, each with a small two drawer top section with gallery back above a pedestal of four graduated drawers, flame mahogany fronts with bun handles, all on a platform base. 149 cm x 54 cm x 170 cm
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A Victorian mahogany small proportion sideboard, the two half width drawers with circular decorative brass plate back and ring handles, above two arched panel doors, the lock working with key enclosing a single shelf, platform base. Good colour and patina. 81 cm x 54 cm x 93.5 cm
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A Victorian mahogany three tier dumb waiter, rectangular form with restrained turned column supports, raised on brass cup casters and brass spoked wheels. Minor attention required. 119 cm x 44.5 cm x 117 cm
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A good quality Georgian mahogany drop-side dining table, of plain oblong shape with rounded corners, rule joints, square section legs, chamfered on the inside and with reeded outer edges. To seat eight. 106 cm x 131 cm x 70 cm
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A 19th century English mahogany drop-side gate leg dining table, of plain oblong shape with square cut corners, rule joints and square section legs. To seat eight. 102 cm x 162 cm x 71 cm
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An oak gate-leg drop-side table, the oval top raised on elongated baluster and ring tuned legs joined by stretchers at the base. 92 cm x 85 cm x 70 cm
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A good quality Regency period mahogany tilt-top supper table, oblong shape with rounded corners, thumbnail moulded edge and deep cross banding, supported on a turned pedestal with four sabre legs and well carved acanthus leaf terminals and brass casters, the top with some distress. 112 cm x 150 cm x 75 cm
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An impressive Victorian mahogany 'Imperial Extension' banquet dining table, of rectangular shape with rounded corners, with double moulded edge to the top raised above a frieze with further thumb moulding, supported on screw-in carved turned and fluted tapering legs terminating in brass sockets and white porcelain casters, currently with a single leaf extension but capable of extending to accept numerous leaves. 152 cm x 145 cm, the single leaf 152 cm x 60 cm. An additional screw-in leg supports the centre.
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A set of six mahogany balloon back dining chairs of Victorian style, with carved and pierced rails, serpentine fronts, turned and fluted vase shaped front legs and rich blue fabric colours.
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A set of six late Georgian period ash Lancashire spindle back dining chairs of traditional style with stretcher bases, pad front feet and rush seat.
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A Victorian mahogany crank action extension dining table, the plain oblong top with rounded corners and deep thumb nail moulded edge supported on four well proportioned turned legs with large white china casters. Width 120 cm, length extended 250 cm, to seat ten
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A set of four Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs in the French manner, saddleback top rail, carved central rail, cabriole front legs, each requiring upholstery.
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A good French provincial style oak plank top dining table, oblong shape with clenched ends, supported on pegged tapering square section legs, good dark colour and polish. 220 cm x 95 cm x 76 cm
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A 19th century French country fruitwood refectory dining table, the six plank top with traditional overhanging ends, single short centred drawer to the stretcher, raised on square section legs with internal taper, pegged construction. Seating 10-12. 92 cm x 235 cm x 77.5 cm
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A good set of eight country Georgian style oak slat back chairs, the set of six chairs and two carvers all with four slats to each back, the square section legs with stretcher rails, pegged construction, the drop-in seats with ribbed pale turquoise blue upholstery.
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A Regency period ash single chair, with reeded back, carved and pierced back splat, tapering square section front legs and a quality green velvet seat.
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A pair of French gilt-wood open elbow chairs, of second Empire style c.1870, ornately decorated with leaves, flowers and scrolls, the top rails with pierced ribbon work, the legs carved and fluted, the seats, arms and backs with studded cream cotton covers.
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A small French style parlour canape, the carved, pierced and shaped back inset with a panel of woven cane, the arms and supports similarly carved, the seat upholstered in gold dralon.
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A William IV mahogany saddle-back sofa, an elegantly scrolling mahogany frame upholstered in a striped green velvet, with bulbous turned legs and porcelain casters. 180 cm x 70 cm x 970
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A William IV rosewood scroll arm settee with long straight back, acanthus leaf carved decoration, turned and fluted legs and modern covers and loose cushions with brightly coloured Persian design fabric. Length 210 cm
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A Victorian walnut grandmother chair with Omega back, shaped front, cabriole front legs, flower, leaf and scroll carved decoration and deep buttoned green velvet covers.
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A quality Chippendale style armchair, with ornate scrolling back, scrolling restrained decoration to arms, ball and claw front feet, upholstered in a deep cream fabric.
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A George III mahogany framed wing back chair, later upholstery in a paisley pattern, the exposed mahogany arms and legs with restrained detail, raised on later casters.
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A pair of 1970s bright orange plastic chairs, moulded square section form, fibreglass construction. Ex. the Hamilton Airport waiting area.
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A pair of vintage mid-century Italian leather and plywood swivelling chairs, the pale cream/tan upholstered seats and wide backs with open sections fitted to the plywood support, raised on a four way swivelling chrome base.
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A Danish mid-century Sapele mahogany sideboard, the mildly sloping front with four sliding doors above two half width drawers, each with two recessed handles, conforming handles to the doors, raised on four plain tapered legs. Original label to reverse '.........Gaards Mobelsabrik, Silkeborg ....'. 180 cm x 46 cm x 113.5 cm
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A 19th century Dutch East Indies mahogany cupboard on stand, the top section with two panelled doors, the base with two small drawers and a shaped apron between the fluted inverted cup shaped feet, decorated with ebony stringing and inlays, the interior with two shelves. 116 cm x 36 cm x 161 cm
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A large 17th/18th century Dutch oak Kas cupboard, with two deeply panelled doors, panelled sides, well proportioned stepped pediment and standing on two large front bun feet with stile feet at the back, a single drawer across the base and two internal shelves (one with a pair of small drawers). 188 cm x 76 cm x 203 cm
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