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Antiques & Decorative Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:276
Sale Title:Antiques & Decorative ArtsLots with images:276
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:183
Date:4-Dec-2008
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A Late 19th century Gold Mounted Kiwi Beak Large Pin Brooch bearing the marks 9ct and a raised shaped heart most probably a New Zealand maker not identified. The brooch commissioned to wear as a cloak/cape fastener. Provenance; originally gifted to the vendor's mother 1897 King Country, an acknowledgement of gratitude for nursing a Maori chief back to health
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A Maori Stone Toki Adze rectangular cross-section, widest at cutting edge tapering to a reduced poll, slightly curved cutting edge. Length 14.2 cm. Width 6.7 cm. D.4 cm. Y09830
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A Maori Stone Toki Adze smooth surface, rectangular cross-section, slightly rounded cutting edge, blunt. Length 11.4 cm. Width 5.6 cm. D.2.9 cm. Y09832
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A Maori Stone Toki Adze smooth surface, slightly rounded rectangular cross-section, bevel steep, line of demarcation. Length 12.2 cm. Width 4 cm. D.3.5 cm. Y09831
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A superb contact period Maori Argillite Mere the long finely modelled and well balanced mere of spatula shape with reduced grip and swelling to a ridged butt knob. Deep but incomplete suspension holes on either side of handle, fine sharp edge with only one tiny chip, smooth surface with a bright all over polish. Light flecks and grain to the stone. Possibly pre-contact as suspension holes appear to be carved from non- metal tools. Length 40.5 cm. Width 10.3 cm.
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Three Maori stone toki adzes all three adzes of grey stone, untanged, quadrangular cross-sectioned with an all over polish. Collected in the Wairoa district, Hawke's Bay by J.Brydon Speedy, the largest dimension; length 16 cm. Width 5 cm. Height 4 cm. Y13772, Y13771, Y13770
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Four Maori stone toki adzes three dark grey and one black untanged, quadrangular cross-sectioned semi-polished small adzes, the largest dimension; length 9 cm. Width 5.5 cm. Height 2.5 cm.
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Five Maori stone toki adzes various small grey and black stone untanged, quadrangular cross-sectioned adzes, the largest dimension; length 10 cm. Width 6 cm. Height 2 cm. Y13688, Y13685, Y13686, Y13687, Y13689
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A Maori Stone Toki Adze grey stone, untanged, elongated quadrangular cross-sectioned adze. Some bruising and pitting. Bartlett's, Gisbourne written on in white ink. The largest dimension; Length 22.5 cm. Width 7.7 cm. Height 3.5 cm. Y13776
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A Maori stone mahe sinker of pitted grey stone, oval shape with horizontal and vertical grooves running through the mid-section. Diameter 8.5 cm.
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Four Maori stone toki adzes consisting of argillite, basalt and greenstone. Unfinished and or broken, untanged, quadrangular cross-sectioned adzes, the largest dimension; length 12.5 cm. Width 4.5 cm. Height 3 cm. Y13769, Y13766, Y13767, Y13768
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A 19th century post contact Pa Kahawai with an inward curved wooden shank, knobbed at head and base. Paua shell lining and a barbed bone point lashed to head. Snood cord attached. Length 10 cm.
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A 19th century post contact Pa Kahawai with an inward curved wooden shank, knobbed at head and base. Paua shell lining and a barbed bone point lashed to head. Snood cord attached. Length 10 cm
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A small kiwi bird in excellent condition, mounted on a rectangular wood plinth. Height 33 cm. Length 29 cm
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An excellent condition mounted large kiwi bird mounted on a weathered timber segment. Height 43.5 cm. Length 52 cm
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A 19th century post contact Pa Kahawai with an inward curved wooden shank, knobbed at head and base. Paua shell lining and a barbed bone point lashed to head. Snood cord attached. Length 9.6 cm. Y13788
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A Maori Greywacke stone toki adze a long untanged, quadrangular cross-sectioned adze with a polished surface and bruised poll. Length 20.5 cm. Width 7 cm. Height 3.5 cm
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A Maori stone toki adze an untanged quadrangular cross-sectioned adze with an all over polished surface and some bruising to poll. Length 14 cm. Width 5.7 cm. Height 2.6 cm. Y13778
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A Maori stone toki adze untanged, quadrangular cross-sectioned adze blade with well defined edges and polished all over. Surface with some bruising. Length 14 cm. Width 6 cm. Height 2.7 cm
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Two Maori stone toki adzes both adzes dark grey stone, untanged and quadrangular cross-sectioned, the grip reduces to a sharp triangular shaped poll, rounded cutting edge and polished all over
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Two Maori stone toki adzes the larger adze, mid-grey, untanged and quadrangular cross-sectioned with a rounded bevel and slightly curved cutting edge. Dull surface finish, the smaller adze, black and tan, untanged and quadrangular cross-sectioned. Smooth rounded poll, curved bevel with a straight cutting edge and polished all over
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Two Maori stone toki adzes one large and one small argillite stone adzes. Both unfinished and flaked all over, untanged and quadrangular cross-sectioned. Collected from the Nelson region, the largest dimension; length 18 cm. Width 6.5 cm. Height 3 cm. Y13773, Y13774
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Three Maori stone toki adzes consisting of a light grey/yellow and a black stone adze as well as an unfinished adze blade, the two finished adzes are untanged, quadrangular cross-sectioned with a dull finish. Both with chips and dull finish, the largest dimension; length 15.8 cm. Width 6.5 cm. Height 2.6 cm. Y13696, Y13694, Y13695
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A 19th century post contact Pa Kahawai with an inward curved wooden shank, knobbed at head and base. Paua shell lining and a barbed bone point lashed to head. Snood cord missing. Length 9 cm.
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A 19th century post contact Pa Kahawai with an inward curved wooden shank, knobbed at head and base. Paua shell lining and a barbed bone point lashed to head. Snood cord attached. Length 12.8 cm.
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A Patu Aruhe/Fern Root Beater of rounded club form with a tapering handle and pronounced flare to knob at the end. Poll reduces to a slight point. Some splitting to upper surface. Length 34.5 cm. Diameter 7 cm. Y13780
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A Maori stone patu Whitau/Fibre Beater of circular club like shape with reduction to grip. All over polish and pitted surface. Length 24 cm. Diameter 8 cm.
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A Length of Bundled Muka Cord Y13699. Together with a natural fibre poi. Y13697 and a smaller bundle of dyed muka cord Y13698
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A wood and cord Maori implement a diamond shaped wooden implement of unknown use. Both ends wrapped with rolled plant fibre and connected by a central rolled cord. Notched sides, with a large loop to the top end. Length 28 cm. Width 4.2 cm. Y13782
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A Maori stone mahe sinker a light grey speckled stone sinker, elliptical with a central groove running longitudinally. Pitted surface. Length 8 cm. Width 6 cm. Height 8 cm.
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A contemporary stone sinker oval shape with flat sides and a central drilled hole. Dull polished all over with a pitted surface. Diameter 11.2 cm
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An Unidentified Polished Stone of elongated tapering form, rounded at both ends. A chip to the bevel. Comes with a note 'second known specimen of the reputed Nose Stone'. Length 12.5 cm
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Three pieces of greenstone one unworked, the others partially polished
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Two adze blades one Melanesian from Bougainville. Length 14.5 cm, the other, a long tanged triangular type from Rarotonga. Length 14 cm
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A folk art carved tobacco pipe with carved Wheku either side, inset paua eyes. Electroplate mount. Length 13 cm
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A Maori stone toki adze a mid grey stone, untanged and quadrangular cross-sectioned. Polished all over, dull edge with a large chip. Length 11.2 cm. Width 5 cm. Height 3.5 cm. Y13785. Also sold with a half worked slender greenstone adze blade (Y13792) and a stone with fern fossils
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A Maori carved bone pendant an elongated, curved pendant with rounded ends, tapering to the top. Drilled suspension hole and carved chevron style pattern near the top. Length 9.7 cm.
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A 19th century post contact Pa Kahawai with an inward curved wooden shank, knobbed at head and base. Paua shell lining and a barbed bone point lashed to head. Snood cord missing. Length 11 cm.
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A Hand Carved Kauri Portrait Bust of Tutanekai the young man of good birth but not of high rank who won the heart of a great Owhata (Rotorua) chief's daughter, Hinemoa. The bust carved in the round, the incised moko, some of the facial features and hair with a blackish stain. The carver named Hemi. Height 23.5 cm
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A New Zealand Folk Art Pokerwork Nut Bowl the exterior with a stylised Tiki, nuts and berries motifs, the interior with a kiwi before a whare and pongas, a volcanic peak in the distance. Diameter 28 cm. Height 7 cm
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A Photographic Print Methodist Maori Choir 1933 on original black paper mount with gilt graphics of a kiwi, figures in a Waka on a lake, with distant smoking volcano, a figure before a whare and cabbage trees. Note; the mount with distress. Width 37 cm. Height 21 cm
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A Photographic Print Maori Concert Party Paipera Tapu C.1933 unmounted. Width 19.5 cm. Height 14.5 cm
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A leather-bound black canvas trunk the lid and fall front enclosing a cotton ticking interior and tray with four wire mesh fixtures, the carry handle and strap mount stamped 'Rangitira' within a shield. Note; some wear and losses. Height 37 cm. Width 52 cm. D.43 cm
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An Ataahua Paua Shell Toast Rack embellished with two nickel silver heads, labelled 'Maori Chief Nz' flanking the spiral toast holder, mounted on a polished paua shell. Mid 20th century, original label to the base
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A Tattersfield pure wool Maori Legend rug original label verso. Length 136 cm. Width 68.5 cm
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A good mounted large kiwi bird, mounted on a rimu base. Height 34 cm. Length 48 cm.
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A Trevor Lloyd Engraving entitled 'A Lovely Ruin East Tamaki'. Pencilled title and signature, framed. Image size Height 19 cm. Width 26 cm
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A Graeme Storm stoneware large vase foliate incised decoration showing the clay body through iron/manganese slip. Purchased at the Auckland Studio Potters' 25th Annual Exhibition. Height 39.8 cm
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Drury Pottery and Fireworks Attributed Press-Moulded Classical Head Bracket bisque fired, a Greek or Roman beauty wearing a shield shaped pendant. Provenance; from Kereone Station. Height 18 cm. Width 14.2 cm
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Drury Pottery and Fireworks Attributed Press-Moulded Classical Head Bracket bisque fired, a Greek or Roman beauty wearing a shield shaped pendant. Provenance; from Kereone Station. Height 17 cm. Width 14 cm
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A Len Castle stoneware moulded oblong dish with coiled rim, the interior with rope impressions under brown treacle iron oxide and ash glaze. Impressed cipher. Hairline crack. Length 31.5 cm
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A Len Castle Stoneware Moulded Oblong Dish with brown glaze and wax resist abstract pattern. Impressed cipher. Length 28 cm
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A Len Castle Stoneware Moulded Square Dish with brown glaze and wax resist abstract pattern. Impressed cipher. Sq.15 cm
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A Leo King Ceramic Bowl a central bowl with a wide flared rim. The bowl with a dark glaze, the exterior and rim unglazed. Diameter 33 cm. Height 9.8 cm
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A Limited Edition Equine Bronze the horse modelled in a trotting gait. Impressed Cab 91, 6/10. Length 40 cm. Height 25.5 cm. Presented free-standing on a wood plinth
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A 19th century Admiral Fitzroy's barometer, oak cased the interior case with Admiral Fitzroy remarks on atmospheric changes and printed Gothic decoration. Height 107.5 cm. Width 22.5 cm
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An oak cased three decanter tantalus with silver plate mounts, holding three identical cut glass decanters with facet-cut stoppers, each with a sterling silver ticket, Gin, Whisky, Sherry. London 1971. Width 36.8 cm. D.13.5 cm. Height 33 cm
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An Antique Cello in good playable condition, with old unspecified restorations. Sold in a modern case and with two bows, one by M. Millanta, Paris
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A Stradivari Copy Contemporary Violin in Case a copy Antonio Stradivari Anno 1716 Luthier. Height Lillioja. The violin constructed with spruce top and maple back, with bow and shoulder rest. Length 59 cm
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A Hemba Female Ancestral Figure Grave Marker Post the half figure carved with her head to the side showing a smooth forehead, the coiffure with an incised double cross at the back, her eyes carved closed, pointed breasts above a protruding abdomen and the short arms carved with cupped hands at her sides. Height 136 cm
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A Kusu Male Ancestral Grave Marker Post the eyes accentuated beneath a smooth forehead and an up-swept coiffure, scarification defining the chin line. Height 95 cm
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A Songye (Kalebwe) Carved Ancestral Figure Musical Instrument the metal instrumental parts assembled on the chest of the hollow torso, below a carved male large head with a protruding mouth and deep chin, accentuated large eyes. Height 29 cm
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A Luba Carved Ancestral Figure Musical Instrument the metal instrumental parts assembled on the chest of the hollow torso, below a carved small head decorated with cross scarification on each cheek. Height 29 cm
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A Hemba Male Figure Comb wood carved with six tines, surmounted by a male fertility small figure with a large head displaying an elaborate double coiffure and scarification to the chin line. Height 30 cm. Width 11 cm
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A Hemba Carved Twin Figures Headrest the male and female figures seated facing each other, each with an elaborate three layered coiffure and facial scarification. Note; some wood loss to headrest panel. Height 15.5 cm. Width 19.5 cm
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A Songye (Kalebwe) Power Figure wood, horn, reptile skin. Standing on a semi-circular base, the figure with hands resting on a swollen protruding abdomen above skin skirt which is moulded to the torso, the head with a horn-charge protruding above a plain coiffure, the mouth carved open. Height 37.5 cm
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A Songye (Kalebwe) Female Fertility Figure standing on a semi-circular base, the enlarged feet supporting bent diminutive legs, under an elongated torso with enlarged genitalia, the arms detached from the body with the grooved hands resting on the protruding abdomen with a raised naval, the enlarged head carved with a square protruding open mouth and a deep chin obscuring the small breasts, the smooth head decorated with a small horn-charge. Height 37 cm
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A Hemba Female Fertility Figure and an Infant carved with her legs folded beneath her and supporting a male infant on her right thigh while holding a cup in her left hand below prominent pointed breasts, an enlarged cylindrical neck supports an enlarged head with refined facial features and an elaborate coiffure with incised decoration. Height 24 cm
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A Kusu Female Fertility Figure, Carved Suckling an Infant the female carved standing on bent diminutive legs, the elongated torso with diamond scarification above a protruding naval and accentuated genitalia, the arms carved supporting a cup in one hand while the other supports an infant suckling the left breast. An enlarged cylindrical neck supports an enlarged head with refined facial features and an elaborate coiffure with incised decoration. Note; repaired, some wood loss inc. infant's left arm, the…
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A Tabwa Male Fertility Figure carved standing with the diminutive legs below a protruding abdomen and a large phallus, the enlarged head sporting a beard with incised decoration, resting on the grooved hands. Note; some age related wood loss. Height 41 cm
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A Mbudi Female Figure carved seated, her elbows resting on her knees and her head held in her hands. The figure's pose suggests that she is perhaps infertile or suffering a great loss, the abdomen and genetalia are insignificant. Height 35 cm
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A Hemba Male Fertility Figure carved standing with the diminutive legs below a protruding abdomen and a large phallus, the head with chin scarification and protruding lips below an elongated but refined nose, prominent carved ears, the coiffure back-swept with incised decoration at the back.41.5 cm
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A Wood 'Panelled' Mystery Ball originally from a seaman's estate, circa 1920's
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A Small Carved Ivory Figure of a Warrior King or knight in beasts decorated ornate armour. Note; loss to right hand. Height 10.5 cm
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A burr treen and tortoise shell snuff box fine burr veneered exterior, the interior with tortoise shell lining. Note; some loss to hinged lid. Width 10 cm. D.4.8 cm. Height 3 cm
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A French Ormolu and Enamelled Table Clock the enamelled inset decorated with a romantic scene below an white enamelled 'watch' dial with blue Roman numerals. Note; some faults. Height 13.5 cm. Width 7.8 cm
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A pocket brass sundial the half spherical cover lifts to reveal a floating dial supported in a circular brass base, maker unknown. diameter 4.5 cm. Height 2.5 cm
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Three pocket compasses including a gilt metal encased pocket compass with a white enamel dial by W Harris & Son 50 Holborn London, a brass encased pocket compass with a brass cover and a wood encased pocket compass
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A 19th century M Pillischer ivory encased small, thermometer the scales in Fahrenheit and Reaumur. verso M. Pillischer. Optician 88 new Bond St. London. Known to have described himself as 'Barometer &, Thermometer Maker' 1874 - 1887 and as 'Optician' 1852 - 1887. Length 12.8 cm
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A Victorian sovereign 1887
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A Collection of Coins and Bank Notes including roman
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A pair of bronze Marley horses with Grooms, 19th century, restrike marked Cousteau. Note; some minor losses, the originals made by Guillaume I, Cousteau (1677-1746) as commissioned by Louis XV to replace a pair removed from Marley. Height 37 cm
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A French Table Clock the porcelain plaque shaped as an artists palette painted with a romantic scene, the stand formed as an easel in gilt-metal, 19th century. Some restoration. Height 46.5 cm
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A 19th century writing slope engraved brass plaque and escution. Width 34.5 cm. D22 cm. Height 14.5 cm
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Earthenware panel by John Papas, entitled 'Northern Panel Ii'
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A Marke Lehmann 'Ajax' Acrobatic Clockwork Tin Toy in Original Box Epl # 659, first patented 1903, Usa Patd 1908, the coil wind up in working order, the black and white patterned tunic with minor age-related wear, the yellow trousers with rust spots, the paint work generally in very good original condition. Height 25 cm
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A Ferdinand Preiss table lamp the gold painted and ivory figure of a young girl leaning on a metal arch supporting shade, black marble base signed F. Preiss, foundry marks to stand and figure. Height 49 cm
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An Art Deco evening bag the pierced chain and top in ivorine, the fabric bag with floral beading and original tassel
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A bone needle case profusely carved with dragons, birds and butterflies. Finial Absent. Length 15 cm
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A mid 20th century Shaw Savill poster depicting ship Southern Cross with Map, England to Trinidad. Small tear, pin holes. Height 101 cm. Width 63 cm
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A Mid 20th Century Shaw Savill Poster depicting Cape Town and Table Mountain. New Zealand to England. Tears and loss to one side. Height 101 cm. W63 cm
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A mid 20th century Matson Lines poster depicting SS Mariposa, SS Monterey and the Golden Gate Bridge. Small faults. Height 100 cm. Width 60.5 cm
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A Mid 20th Century Shaw Savill Lines Poster depicting the flag that circle the world. Small tears and pin holes. H101 cm. Width 63 cm
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A 20th Century Poster British Shipyards built for the world. Height 76 cm. Width 50.5 cm
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A Decorative Pair of Granite Spherical Large Sculptures in pink and grey fleck, well polished finish
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Signed Galle Scenic Vase Lamp Base the landscape scene featuring a foreground of purple trees, lavender blue distant mountains and a lake. Shadeless and with Continental fittings. Height 24.5 cm
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A Large Venetian Glass Toilet Bottle with finely etched foliate decoration and silver collar C.1920
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A 19th century sterling silver Vinaigrette engraved and monogrammed As. Birmingham 1843, maker Edward Smith
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A sterling silver vesta case small lozenge shape with bright-cut engraving of leaves. Chester 1908. Width 3.8 cm
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A George III Period Set of Three sterling silver Wine Labels escutcheon shaped and decorated with grapes and vine leaves, 'Claret', 'Madeira' and 'White Wine'. Late 18th century
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