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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:681
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:176
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:429
Date:19-Sep-2017
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A large French needlework tapestry panel, in the style of Aubusson, the ecru ground decorated in polychrome with bouquets of flowers within shaped panels. 360 cm x 440 cm
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An old Persian double camel saddle, the wooden boards with decorative brass panelling and overlay, steel decorative supports, tapered form, silvered metal highlights. Length 138 cm
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An old oak double school desk, with metal frame and internal inkwells. Width 113 cm
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A pair of Georgian style side tables, in the Chippendale manner, with inset white variegated marble tops, on black and red painted bases highlighted with gilt pen work foliate and diaper patterns, the friezes decorated with painted tassel designs. 57 cm x 42 cm x 70 cm
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A 19th century leather bound and brass mounted highly decorative travelling trunk, classic rectangular form with brass side handles, pinned brass capping to corners and large brass studded border bands and decoration including swags and stylised floral rosettes. Some attention required. 52.5 cm x 104.5 cm x 43.5 cm
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A Victorian original paint finish pine travelling trunk, rectangular form with unusual mildly tapered body, most original comb painted finish remaining in mustard/tan type tone, large decorative swing side handles.97.5 cm x 43.5 cm x 45 cm
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A Victorian walnut canterbury, three divided sections with turned supports and scrolled pierced fretwork walls to the top, the drawer with inlaid decoration, raised on turned legs with ceramic casters, 57 cm x 40 cm x 53 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany table vitrine, with glass sides and raised on slender tapering legs, 71 cm x 52 cm x 77 cm
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A late 19th century turned oak framed and upholstered ottoman stool, the legs and stretchers all with baluster turnings, the self-patterned tapestry type upholstery with palms and trees within a bamboo diagonal trellis. 74 cm x 54 cm x 53 cm
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A tall and heavy petrified wood trunk section hand basin, with natural exterior fossilised bark, the cut top carved as a basin, a cylindrical recessed hole at the centre, a cut-away section at the reverse to allow for plumbing, natural mid/pale tones including tan, pale red highlights. Weight approx. 280kgs. Diameter 50 cm, height 80 cm
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A c.1900 'The American Bolt & Screw Case Co.' revolving hardware chest/cabinet, octagonal form with eight drawers to each face, the 72 drawers revolving upon a large square form base with brass locking lever, action not working, each drawer with brass cardholder and original porcelain knob handle, original brass maker's label attached. 54 cm x 54 cm x 91.5 cm
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A mid-century mahogany long coffee table, the lower tier swivelling out with further lower shelf, raised on six tapered cylindrical legs. 152 cm x 55 cm x 45 cm
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A harlequin set of six Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, four with fluted legs and two with 'tulip' legs, the former with carved rail backs and the latter with plain rail backs
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A set of six Victorian mahogany bar-back dining chairs, of plain design with turned front legs and drop-in green velvet seats
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A good quality William IV mahogany tilt-top dining table, the plain two-plank oblong top with rounded corners and thumbnail moulded edge supported on a gun barrel pedestal with platform base and three bun feet. 160 cm x 117 cm x 72 cm
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Four Victorian walnut dining chairs, the elaborate backs with carved scrolling detail, scalloped chair fronts, carved knees and ball feet to the front legs, upholstered in a floral Sanderson style fabric
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A good 1920s oak extension banquet dining table, thumb moulded top edge, extending to receive six leaves, raised on five turned and lobed legs with lion's paw feet. When closed measuring 120 cm x 120 cm, extended 300 cm x 120 cm
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A Victorian mahogany banquet extension dining table with four leaves, circular when un-extended, thumb moulded top edge, sturdy tapered four-way pedestal base extending as two legs to support each end. Extended length 320 cm, width 121 cm, height 74.5 cm
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A Victorian figured walnut oval loo table, the quarter matched 'oyster shell' veneers of particularly good pattern, raised on turned baluster column support with carved quadruped base, 140 cm x 110 cm x 74 cm
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A 19th century country pine refectory plank top dining table, the narrow thick top on a wide plank form stretched base with splayed square section legs, a bolted steel rod securing all below the stretcher, distressed grey paint finish to the base. Length 188 cm, the top width 54 cm, height 77 cm
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A 19th century country fruitwood plank top dining table, the four-plank top of rectangular form with bull-nose edge, clenched ends, raised on a pine and beech base with rectangular section plain legs, single frieze drawer, waxed finish. Some refurbishment and borer evident. 160 cm x 89 cm x 79 cm
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A fine quality Regency rosewood flap-top card table, decorated with restrained cut brass inlay, the plain figured top with rounded corners and original green baize interior supported on a turned and fluted pedestal and four sabre legs with brass acanthus terminals. One leg requires repair and some of the brass stringing on the base has sprung. 91.5 cm x 45 cm x 74 cm
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An Edwardian Sheraton Revival lady's bowfront desk, with three small drawers across the front, the upstand at the back with four small drawers and a gilt metal gallery, classical inlay and boxwood stringing and four tapering square section legs with china casters. the tooled leather top distressed. 92 cm x 55 cm x 94 cm
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A small low vintage oak gateleg occasional table, of traditional English style with a plain oval top. 63 cm x 66 cm x 48 cm
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A Victorian mahogany Sutherland table, the oval top with thumbnail moulded edge on twin turned supports with single gates, turned stretcher and original white china casters. 75 cm x 92 cm x 70 cm
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A Georgian mahogany bureau, the deep crossbanded fall with herring bone banded inlay, four graduated full width drawers with brass bale handles and keyhole escutcheons, the interior with pigeon holes and small drawers, standing on well-proportioned bracket feet. With key. 94 cm x 55 cm x 106 cm
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A George III mahogany drop front bureau, the interior with traditional drawers and pigeon holes, three full width drawers with brass key hole escutcheons and swan neck handles, raised on bracket feet with shaped apron. 105 cm x 53 cm x 106 cm
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A quality George III flame mahogany bookcase bureau, the stepped pediment above the two original shaped mirrored panelled doors enclosing a shelved interior, the forefront base revealing a fitted interior with a combination of eight drawers and five pigeonholes, the four full width drawers with shaped brass back plate swing handles, pull-out slides to receive the fall, raised on bracket feet. 107.5 cm x 57 cm x 215.5 cm
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A Georgian dresser base, the plain twin plank top with thumbnail moulded edge, the three panelled drawers with original brass keyhole escutcheons and replacement glass bale handles, turned front legs with stretchers along the sides and one along the back. 198 cm x 44 cm x 78 cm
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A Victorian mahogany cupboard, of plain design with thumbnail moulded top edge, two panelled doors and two internal sliding shelves, standing on short turned legs. 113 cm x 58 cm x 1180. With key
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A Victorian mahogany bowfront sideboard, with reeded column mouldings on either side of twin oval panelled cupboard doors, the interior with two shelves. With key. 134 cm x 48 cm x 83 cm
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A small William IV mahogany chiffonier, the back with carved decoration over a shelf with wrythen twist columns, the base with traditional drawers over a two door cupboard, flame mahogany veneer to back, drawers and cupboard fronts, raised on plinth base. 107 cm x 40 cm x 160 cm
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A Victorian oak large mirror-back sideboard, the bevelled rectangular mirror in conforming frame with restrained carved detail and flowerhead type finials, the base with three frieze drawers above two panel cupboards, plinth base, restrained scroll carving, Arts & Crafts brass fittings. 200 cm x 60 cm x 190 cm
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A 20th century teak campaign-style secretaire chest, the upper section with a secretaire drawer above two half width drawers, the lower section with two full width drawers, brass capped and bound corners, recessed drawer handles and side handles. 91.5 cm x 46 cm x 101 cm
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An old George III style carved walnut Gainsborough open elbow chair, tall back with arched top and seat upholstered in fine ribbed gold silk
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A Victorian mahogany wall mounted display cabinet or gun cabinet, of slender oblong shape with two glazed doors and green baize interior with eight leather bound 'gun' holders, the bracket below the bottom edge with five brass cup hooks. With key. 130 cm x 13 cm x 80 cm
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A modern N.Z. craftsman made oak tall bookcase cabinet, in the late 19th century manner with ogee flared pediment, four adjustable shelves to the tall back with kauri tongue and groove back panelling, the base with two pale timber panelled doors, plinth base. 120 cm x 38 cm x 242 cm
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A modern N.Z. craftsman made bookcase cabinet matching the above
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A modern N.Z. craftsman made sapele mahogany and totara tall narrow bookcase cabinet by Hayman & Whetton, the bevelled glazed top door enclosing two adjustable shelves above a figured totara panelled door enclosing a further three fitted shelves, kauri tongue and groove back, classical ogee flared pediment and plinth base. 65 cm x 38.5 cm x 2030. Copy of original construction drawing and receipt available
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A modern N.Z. craftsman made marble top sideboard by Hayman & Whetton, the sapele mahogany frame in exotic pale timber panels including the three doors above two drawers, the black marble top with white veining, conforming small marble panel between the drawers. Copy of original drawing available. 129 cm x 41 cm x 84.5 cm
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A modern N.Z. craftsman made small sideboard by Hayman & Whetton, in sapele mahogany with three pale exotic timber panelled front doors and top with wide banded border and dark timber stringing below the inset glass top. 124 cm x 40 cm x 83.5 cm
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A modern N.Z. craftsman made sapele mahogany side cabinet made by Hayman & Whetton, the black mottled marble top with tan and pale veined highlights, the single panelled door with a porcelain knob handle enclosing three adjustable shelves, plinth base. 55 cm x 39.5 cm x 92 cm
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A modern N.Z. craftsman walnut and black leather office chair by Hayman & Whetton, plain restrained design with open scrolling arms and tapered square section legs, wide quality black leather upholstered back panel and seat. Copy of original purchase receipt dated March 2002 available
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A modern N.Z. craftsman made sapele mahogany and exotic timber tall bookcase cabinet, flared pediment above two glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, kauri tongue and groove back, the base with secretaire fitted drawer above two panelled doors, plinth base, thumb moulded edge detail. 119 cm x 42.5 cm x 242 cm, with key
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A modern N.Z. craftsman made sapele mahogany and birdseye maple coffee table, the rectangular birdseye maple top with dark banded detail under inset glass panel, two frieze drawers located at the ends, raised on plain serpentine legs. 90.5 cm x 45.4 cm x 43 cm
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A modern N.Z. craftsman made collector's cabinet in sapele mahogany, the tall narrow cabinet with two spalted oak bevelled panels and porcelain door pull enclosing six mildly tapered oak drawers with whole cut handles above an open section with single shelf, fully mahogany lined, thumb moulded detail to the top and plinth base. Provenance: This and the other craftsman made modern furniture items commissioned by our vendor c.2002. 50 cm x 42.5 cm x 129 cm
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A 19th century French Art Nouveau walnut desk, the rectangular top with tooled leather inset, three frieze drawers to each side with original gilt metal Art Nouveau handles, tapered square section legs with fine scroll detail, C-form stretchers to the base with further long rail. 160 cm x 100 cm x 75 cm. Provenance: Purchased Capocchi Antiques, Melbourne, 2012
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An early 1900s French child's bateau lit (child's bed), the head and foot board upholstered in a striped paisley fabric, with side columns and carved detail to the centre. Cream and wax paint finish. Width 98 cm
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A pair of old French giltwood framed fauteuils upholstered in good tapestries, the shaped backs upholstered with tapestries of children, the seats with scenes from Aesop's Fables. Some distress to fabric
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A 19th century French iron and marble console table, the one-piece red marble shaped top with pale inclusions supported on the iron frame with original distressed paint finish, the two S-scroll front supports with acanthus leaf detail. 160 cm x 53 cm x 84 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Graham Geddes Antiques, Armadale, Australia by Stuart Rattle Interiors for our vendor, June 2011
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A Louis XVI style wing back chair, the gilded frame attractively worn, upholstered in a faded 'strawberry' self-patterned brocade. 87 cm x 70 cm x 111 cm
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A pair of modern bergere armchairs, the decorative mahogany frames upholstered in apple green plush embellished with upholstery nails, the back and seat cushions of restrained silver and apple green floral linen, 77 cm x 82 cm x 103 cm
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A French mahogany bed of Empire style with gilt metal mounts and acorn finials, the headboard surmounted with an arched pediment. Width 143 cm
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A quality French Art Deco lacquered rosewood sideboard, long rectangular form, the central section with open top above two doors, flanked by two short drawers above two cupboards, stylish chrome metal fittings, the lockable doors with keys, the reduced plinth base allowing the ends to overhang. 200 cm x 51 cm x 100 cm
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A pair of original 1970s vintage Barcelona chairs, with buttoned black leather seats and back cushions
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An early 20th century Japanese black lacquered and gilded temple taiko drum, the circular drum with studded fitted painted skins, flaming mandala-type top, cruciform base. Height 1360
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A Southeast Asian frog bronze rain drum, circular waisted form with traditional incised and relief decoration, four cut-scroll handles, green patina. Height 55 cm, diameter 36 cm
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A carved Oriental rosewood standing screen, carved in low relief with a view of the Guilin mountains with a temple complex and pagoda on its heights; supported on carved scrolling stand. Overall size 137 cm x 56 cm x 227 cm
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A pair of Chinese teak Emperor and Empress open elbow chairs, carved and pierced with dragons, bats, scrolls and cloud motifs, broad shaped back splats, panelled seats and stretcher bases
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A mid-20th century Burmese rosewood burr slab room stand, double sided, with natural tight burl edge, highly polished to either side, supported on substantial bracket feet. 107 cm x 102 cm
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A Chinese teak folding occasional table, the rectangular top with a border carved as bamboo above a pierced frieze, raised on a folding base further carved with bamboo design. 81 cm x 48 cm x 73.5 cm. Along with a smaller tray of conforming design. 39 cm x 22 cm
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A Chinese hardwood cabinet with six small drawers and a pair of panelled cupboard doors, raised on stile feet, the top with recessed moulded frieze. 95 cm x 50 cm x 89 cm
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A tall modern Chinese dark stained hardwood tallboy, of plain design, with panelled sides and stile feet, 18 drawers in two rows with metal bale handles. 70 cm x 40 cm x 160 cm
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A Chinese blackwood table, square shaped top with foliage decorated apron, raised on four scrolling legs with conforming lower shelf, 52 cm x 52 cm x 80 cm
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An old Chinese elm side table, plain oblong top with four small frieze drawers, all with metal cup handles, supported on four square section legs. 150 cm x 56 cm x 85 cm
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A large modern bronze sculpture of a Buddha, kneeling in a serene pose. Height 80 cm
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A pair of brass decorative low stands, square cushion shape, raised on elephant head supports and spreading feet. The tops decorated with stylised floral patterns. Each 39 cm x 39 cm x 19 cm
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A late 19th century oak overmantel mirror with painted panel, the large oak frame inset with a shaped mirror surmounted by a panel painted with a still life, both outlined with raised mouldings and carving, flanked by recessed panels. 134 cm x 160 cm
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A George III style fretwork wall mirror, the rectangular bevelled glass surmounted by a fretwork pediment pierced with a carved gilded eagle with outstretched wings. 95 cm x 47 cm
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A pair of twin branch, two light crystal wall brackets with pleated white fabric shades
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A quality reproduction antique French style bracket clock on stand, burr walnut with satinwood inlays including cherubs, floral swags and scrolls, ormolu mounts, the cast brass decorative dial with enamel Roman numeral plaque inlays and Lauris, further cherubs below, the pendulum and weights suspending through to the tapered tall stand with glazed door. Height overall 1880
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A long case clock, the painted dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and date aperture, housed within an arched mahogany hood with supporting pillasters, raised on later beech trunk and base. With weights, pendulum, key and winder. Working. Height 2000
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A modern mahogany longcase clock, by Hermle, Germany, the polished brass-finished dial features detailed corner spandrels and central disc, a brushed steel chapter ring with brass Roman numerals, seconds dial and an astrological blue moon phase with star pattern. Chiming on the hour, quarter and half hours, locking glazed doors to hood and front, the hood with arched pediment and conforming decoration to case. With brass weights, keys and instruction book together with original purchase receipt from Smith…
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A vintage U.S.A. jet plane children's coin-operated electric powered ride, the fibreglass jet plane painted blue with coloured detail, with steering wheel and push-button start raised on pneumatic arms and red based, $1 coin-operated, standard 240volt plug-in, working. Length 157 cm
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A c.1900 Arts & Crafts pottery pedestal garden plant pot, the tall tapered base with moulded classically stylised fish, their tails supporting the pot with mask design, stiff leaf design to the flat rim, some original turquoise toned paint remains. Some repair. Height 76 cm, diameter 45 cm
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A pair of large antique French style pottery garden urns, shino type glaze, floral swags encircle the body, each with raised cabochons detailed 'Versaille'. Height 8.2 cm, diameter 5.8 cm
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A pair of antique French style garden urns, smaller and similar to above. Height 44 cm
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A pair of very large white glazed garden urns, pedestal base, wrythen fluted bodies with the dark terracotta showing at the high points, thick glaze. Height 76 cm, diameter 61 cm
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A Haddonstone large garden trough form planter, rectangular, classically decorated in relief with bell flower swags and oval panel. 122 cm x 35.5 cm x 37.5 cm
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A pair of large Haddonstone classical garden pedestal urns, flared rim, encircling relief grapevine decoration, stiff leaf pedestal upon a stepped square base. Height 80 cm, diameter 64 cm
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A large pair of Chinese garden pots, squat wide form, dark caramel toned glaze with chun type highlights, fish and waves repeat to the top rim, clouds moulded in relief to the base. Diameter 76 cm, height 38 cm
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