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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:501
Sale Title:A Gentleman's Collection: The Estate of Mr Neil RobertsonLots with images:501
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:495
Date:2-Dec-2018
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A group of six framed engravings and two needle works, 19th century, Georgian and later subjects, the needleworks in oval gilt frames, some of the engravings coloured, largest needlework 20 cm high (including frame)
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A quantity of wine and wine racks, including Chambers 1991-92 Sauternes, mount Avoca Pyrenees dry white 1989, and Craiglee Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay, combined height of racks 126 cm high
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A large collection of Jasper Ware, early 19th century, including jugs of various sizes, a campagna urn, a spill vase and a tankard, tallest vase 16 cm high
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A group of eleven pieces of Staffordshire, circa 1840, including a pair of zebra, a giraffe, a figural spill vase, Charles Hadden Spurgeon in a pulpit with a bible, the Virgin Mary, plus others., Spurgeon 32.5 cm high, zebra 17.5 cm high
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A Chinese Canton export lacquer box together with a Chinoiserie decorated box, 19th century, the export box with finely detailed gilt painted court scenes, the japanned Chinoiserie box with figures in landscape on gilt metal paw feet., Canton box 15.5 cm high, 28 cm wide, 19 cm deep
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Two Anglo-Colonial Camphorwood cabin chests and a smaller document box, 19th century, the chests with inset brass corners and bands, largest 38 cm high 87 cm wide 43 cm deep
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Ten potted plants and a terracotta chimney spout, includes a floral carved marble dish, five terracotta pots and two mid century composite stone pots, tallest pot 48 cm high
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A collection of six en grisaille decorated porcelain pieces, 19th century, including a Worcester tankard titled 'The King of Prussia', three Worcester waste bowls, and a Spode helmet shaped jug, pattern no. 557., tankard 14.5 cm high
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A group of six small framed landscapes, including oil and water colour paintings, engravings, and collages, signed A.S. 15 cm x 20 cm oil on board 9 cm x 14 cm
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A George III sterling silver teapot, Robert Hennell I and Samuel Hennell/ London / circa 1804, embossed with floral decoration, with flower finial and bone handle, approximately 767 gms silver, 14 cm high
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A pair of George III sterling silver waiters, Ebonizer Coker / London / circa 1762, each with shell and c-scroll border, raised on three scrolled hoof feet. Each bearing a crest to centre, rubbed., total weight approximately 608 gms silver, 21 cm diameter, 3 cm high
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A George III sterling silver fish slice, Richard Crossley / London / circa 1811, of plain design with monogram to handle., approximately 127 gms silver, 30 cm long
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Two reticulated sterling silver baskets, 20th century, the first of oval form with pierced foliate on out swept feet . Maker's marks for Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, circa 1921., the second circular in form with basket weave. Maker's marks for C S Harris and Sons Ltd, London, circa 1913., total weight approximately 1016 gms silver, largest 24.5 cm diameter
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A Victorian sterling silver waiter, Stephen Smith and William Nicholson / London / circa 1864, circular in form with an elaborately embossed border, neoclassical in design. The centre decorated with a crest within a floriate border., approximately 789 gms silver, 27 cm diameter
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Three sterling silver creamers, 19th century, the first of baluster form with a fluted body. Maker's marks for, George Richards, London, circa 1847., the second of compressed proportions, with a floriate and fluted lower body. Maker's marks rubbed, London, circa 1808., the third of shaped form, with embossed florate decoration., maker's marks rubbed, London, circa1838., total weight approximately 753 gms silver, tallest 15 cm high
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Three sterling silver sugar bowls, late 19th century and later, each with reeded with C scroll embossed decoration. Maker's marks include C S Harris and Sons Ltd, London, D and J Welby, London and Charles Boyton II, London., approximately 623 gms silver, tallest 10 cm high
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A George III sterling silver waiter, Richard Rugg I / London / circa 1755, C-scroll and shell border, with crest and scrolled feet, approximately 691gms silver, 27 cm diameter
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A William IV teapot and George IV cream jug, early 19th century and later, the melon shaped teapot with flower head finial and skirted base., maker's marks rubbed, London, circa 1833., the cream jug of compressed proportions with embossed floriate decoration and a gilt wash interior. Maker's marks for Charles fox II, London, circa 1828., approximately 955 gms silver, tea pot 16 cm high
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A Victorian sterling silver teapot and a Christening cup, the teapot of plain oval shape, with engraved garland decoration. Maker's marks for Charles Boyton II, London, circa 1870., the christening cup, with floriate decoration, with maker's marks for Edward and John Barnard, London, circa 1854., total weight approximately 583 gms silver, tea pot 12 cm high
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A matched set of sterling silver fiddle pattern flatware, various makers and dates, comprising a matched setting for twelve comprising, main forks, entree forks, soup spoons, dessert spoons, and teaspoons., maker's include Josiah Williams & Co., London, Chawner & Co., London, John Miller & Co., Edinburgh and others, total weight approximately 2998 gms silver, soup soons approximately 22.5 cm high
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A Victorian sterling silver card case, Yoyo, and snuff box, 19th and 20th century, the card case with foliate scroll decoration., maker's marks for Alfred Taylor, Birmingham, circa 1859, the contemporary sterling silver yoyo, marked practical silverware, London., the sterling silver snuff box with engraved castle scene to lid, with no maker's marks visible., total weight approximately 193 gms silver, card case 9.5 cm high
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A Victorian sterling silver basket with five sterling silver sweet dishes, the basket with raised floral decoration and central cartouche. Maker's marks for James Parks, London, circa 1898., the shell and leaf shaped dishes of various sizes and makers., total weight approximately 564 gms silver, basket 18 cm wide
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Four pieces of silverware, Victorian and later, comprising two sterling silver sugar bowls, a creamer and one other bowl., various makers and dates., total weight approximately 455 gms silver, bowl 12 cm diameter
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A collection of silverware, Victorian and later, including three tankards, a trophy cup and a creamer., the sterling silver trophy cup with monogram and double handles. Maker's marks for Henry Wigful, Sheffield, circa 1915., other makers including Henry John Lias and Son, Samuel Walton Smith & Co., plus others., total weight approximately 638 gms silver, trophy cup 8.5 cm high
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Two Georgian sterling silver creamers and a brandy pot, the brandy pot of plain design with an everted rim and a wooden handle. Maker's marks worn, London, circa 1752., the first creamer of baluster form, raised on three pad feet. Maker's marks not visible, London, circa 1754., the helmet shaped creamer, with Mr monogram to lower body., total weight approximately 370 gms silver, brandy pot (including handle) 20.5 cm wide
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A sterling silver soup ladle together with two sterling silver sauce ladles and sugar sifter, the fiddle pattern soup ladle, with maker's marks for Samuel Neville, Dublin, circa 1806., the fiddle thread and shell pattern sauce ladle, with maker's marks for Chawner & Co., London, circa 1845., the fiddle and shell pattern sauce ladle, with maker's marks rubbed, London, circa 1814., the fiddle and thread sugar sifter, with maker's marks rubbed, London, circa 1841., total weight approximately 384 gms silver,…
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Eight sterling silver cruets, 19th century, comprising three barrel shaped pepperettes. Maker's marks for Maurice Freeman, Chester, circa 1899 and H J Lias and Son, London, circa 1874., a pair of salt cellars, each with a parcel gilt interior, shell capped shoulders and raised on four bun feet. Maker's marks rubbed, London, circa 1809. Accompanied by a set of three Victorian shovel form salt spoons, each with a foliate handle. Maker's marks for Robert Hennell III, London, circa 1857., a single salt cellar,…
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Ten matched sterling silver Old English pattern soup spoons, various maker's and dates, maker's include John Lias, London, Peter and Ann Bateman, London, Hester Bateman, London and others., total weight 678 gms silver, approximately 23 cm long
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Two sterling silver sugar bowls and sweetmeat dish, 19th century, the first sugar bowl with foliate engraving, cartouche, gilt wash interior on scrolled feet. Maker's marks for James Dixon and Son, Sheffield, circa 1836, the second sugar bowl with C-scroll and flower head decoration, and presentation to Bernard Douglas Rowe. Maker's marks for Martin hall & Co., Sheffield, circa 1859, the sweetmeat dish, with pierced floral rim, reeded body, on pierced base. Maker's marks for William Gibson and John…
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A sterling silver waiter together with a silver basket, 20th century, the waiter circular in form with a lobed and reeded edge, raised on four flared feet. With central crest reading 'Passez Avant'. Maker's marks on Thomas Bradbury and Sons, Sheffield, circa 1927., the silver basket inset with a blue glass liner. Maker's marks for Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co Ltd, London, circa 1918., total weight approximately 738 gms silver (not including glass inset), waiter 25.5 cm diameter
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Twelve pieces of silverware, various makers, Georgian and later, including a George IV cream jug and later sterling silver cups, tankards and tea strainer., maker's include Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard I, London, plus others., total weight approximately 1561 gms silver, cream jug 14.5 cm wide
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Three sterling silver meat skewers and a page turner, the page turner, of plain form with a loop handle. Maker's marks for William Eley and William Fearn, London, circa 1799, the larger meat skewer initialled Jeg beneath a loop handle. Maker's marks for John Lias, London, circa 1812., the second meat skewer, decorated with a chimera crest, beneath a loop handle. Makers mark's rubbed, London, circa 1805, the third meat skewer bearing a figural crest above an oval loop handle. Maker's marks for George…
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Three sterling silver marrow spoons, 18th and 19th century, the first with maker's marks for William Sumner, London, circa 1793. Initialled peg with crest to verso., the second of plain form with maker's marks for William Sumner and Richard Crossley, London, circa 1777., the third decorated with shell motif to verso, with makers mark's for Chawner & Co., London, circa 1865., total weight approximately 132 gms silver, 23 cm, 21 cm and 21 cm respectively
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A Victorian sterling silver handled page turner, William Comyns and Sons / London / circa 1901, the oversized tortoiseshell blade, mounted to a sterling silver handle. Each side of the handle cast with a couple within rocaille scrollwork, total weight approximately 189 gms, 45 cm long
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A collection of matched sterling silver Hanoverian pattern forks, various makers and dates, comprising nineteen entree forks and main forks. Marker's include Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd, London, John round and Son Ltd, London and others., total weight approximately 2089 gms silver, the main forks 20 cm long
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An early 20th century sterling silver waiter, Thomas Bradbury and Sons / Sheffield / circa 1925, with a shaped and reeded edge, raised on scrolled feet and engraved 2.5.1925 to centre., approximately 418 gms silver, 20 cm diameter
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A Victorian sterling silver chalice, Henry Holland / London / circa 1859, finely embossed with scene of hares surrounded by reeds and flowers, with cartouche and gilt wash interior., approximately 160 gms silver, 13.5 cm high
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Two novelty silver sugar nips, the first modelled as a harlequin with entwined serpent finger rings. Partial maker's marks rubbed, town mark for Edinburgh visible along with Victorian duty mark., the second modelled as a male figure, holding his arms aloft. 800 German silver hallmarks to one finger ring, partially rubbed, circa 1940s., approximately 118 gms silver, 11 cm and 10 cm respectively
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Two grape shears, 19th century, the first with grape and vine decoration. The Netherlands, circa 1817., the second with apostle decoration to handles. English, circa 1880s, 16 cm and 18 cm respectively
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Two silver chalices of Australian interest, 19th century, the first chalice decorated with bright cut garland decoration to rim. With presentation from the Murrumbidgee Pastoral Association for second Prize awarded to 'Mr F Chislolm's imported bull, Chieftain, Wagga Wagga, Sept 12th, 1876'. Maker's marks for William Evans, London, circa 1876. Retailer's mark for Hardy Bros, Sydney to underside of base., the second chalice raised on a stem in the form of oars and rope above a circular platform base. With an…
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A matched suite of fifteen sterling silver Old English pattern spoons, comprising three sets of spoons matched into a larger set. Including a married set of five spoons each with a matching monogram with maker's marks for William and Patrick Cunningham and Robert Wilson, Edinburgh, circa 1818 and 1798. A set of four spoons, maker's marks for Charles Eley London, circa 1824. A set of six matched Georgian spoons, each bearing a crest to handle, various maker's and dates., total weight approximately 516 gms…
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Three sterling silver trophy cups, 18th and 19th century, the first of typical form, with a banded girdle flanked by two C scroll handles. The whole later embossed with floral decoration. Partial maker's marks for Thomas Walker, Dublin, circa 1718., the second of typical form flanked by scroll handles. The lower body decorated with foliate capped linear designs. Maker's marks for Holland, Andwinckle and Slater, London, circa 1894., the third of typical form, with a slightly averted rim, flanked by C scroll…
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A collection of seven sterling silver bowls, various makers, Victorian and later, of varying sizes., total weight approximately 838 gms silver, the largest bowl 11.5 cm wide
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A matched sterling silver suite of fiddle, thread and shell pattern flatware, comprising 10 soup spoons, 13 dessert spoons, 13 teaspoons, 19 dinner forks, 16 entree forks, and a soup ladle., various maker's including Chawner & Co. (George William Adams) London, John Miller & Co., Glasgow, plus others., total weight approximately 4668 gms silver
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Three Georgian sterling silver sugar nips, each similar in design, and all hallmarks rubbed., approximately 114 gms silver, 12.5 cm, 11.3 cm and 12.4 cm respectively
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A sterling silver trinket box, together with five tobacco boxes, the trinket box of circular form with foliate engraving to rim and gilt wash interior. Maker's marks Charles fox & Co., London, 1915, the first tobacco box, of oval form, initialled Sgr to lid. Marker's marks for William Neale, Birmingham, circa 1910., the second tobacco box, of circular form, initialled J.E.L.C to lid. Marker's marks for a and J Zimmerman Ltd, Birmingham, circa 1910., the third tobacco box, of circular form, initialled and…
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A Victorian sterling silver communion cup, in original case, Henry Wilkinson & Co. / Sheffield, octagonal form, with elaborate decoration overall. With presentation to Rev. R Salthouse by Mrs J.D. Reade of the elms, West Derby, 7th June 1869, approximately 149 gms silver, 9 cm high
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Three George III sterling silver pap boats, early 19th century, the first with a finely embossed floriate rim. Maker's marks for Rebecca Eames and Edward Barnard I, London, circa 1820., the second parcel gilt with maker's marks rubbed, London, circa 1801., the third with maker's marks rubbed, London, circa 1815., total weight approximately 204 gms silver, 12.8 cm, 13 cm and 13.3 cm respectively
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Six decorative spoons, 19th century, including a large Dutch silver spoon with pastoral scene to interior of bowl. With export makers marks., a pair of spoons, each with a classical scene to interior of bowl, unmarked., a sterling silver spoon with shell shaped bowl and figural handle. Maker's marks for Thomas white, London, circa 1898, two sterling silver spoons with central mermaid motif. Maker's marks for William Comyns and Sons, London, circa 1891 and 1894, total weight approximately 249 gms silver,…
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Three sterling silver canisters together with a sterling silver shaving brush, comprising a box of cylindrical form, set with coins to base and lid, bearing the Watson coat of arms, with gilt wash interior. Marked Rh., a sterling silver cased shaving brush, maker's marks worn., a small vesta case, bearing a monogram to lid. Maked Palfrey sterling silver to interior of lid., a small Georgian box with two compartments. Maker's marks for Alexander Goodman, Gainsford & Co., Sheffield, circa 1807., total weight…
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A collection of silverware, 20th century, comprising a circular pill box with reeded body and flower finial, marked Ma 900 to interior., a candle snuffer with a flami-form finial, marked MG 925., a two handled salt cellar, maker's marks for William Comyns and Sons, London, circa 1902., a small silver plate barrel shaped salt., a sterling silver miniature saucepan, maker's marks for Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co Ltd, London, circa 1901, total weight approximately 209 gms silver, the snuffer 8 cm high
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Eight sterling silver items, 19th century and later, comprising five mother of pearl and sterling silver pocket knives, three in original leather sleeves. A mother of pearl and sterling silver snail fork, S. Mordan & Co. sterling silver cigar punch and floral embossed needle case., total weight approximately 112 gms silver (excluding cases), the fork 14.7 cm long
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Three baby rattles, 19th century and later, the first with four bells, a whistle top and a coral teether. Maker's mark for IH., a silver plate Mr Punch form rattle with two bells and a whistle top. Unmarked., a double ended rattle, maker's marks for Adie and Lovekin Ltd Birmingham, circa 1918., Mr Punch rattle 13.2 cm long
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Three Victorian sterling silver card cases, the first with engraved decoration overall. Opening at the side to reveal a grosgrain card compartment. Maker's marks for Henry Hyde Aston, Birmingham, circa 1864., the second with foliate engraving overall, initialled Tw to centre. Maker's marks for William Oliver, Birmingham, circa 1898., the third with floriate engraving overall, initialled and crested to centre. Maker's marks for Deakin and Francis Ltd, Birmingham, circa 1891., total weight approximately 137…
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Four sterling silver shells boxes together with a cowrie shell snuff box, comprising four clam shells formed boxes, and a silver mounted cowrie box, bearing the name D.McGregor to lid., total weight approximately 151 gms silver, the largest measuring 8 cm wide
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A matching Mr Punch themed ashtray and vesta, the ashtray of rectangular form with embossed 'Punch' and humorous scene. Maker's marks for Edward Durban & Co., Birmingham, 1876, the vesta embossed with matching scenery, dated 1898. No hallmarks visible, possibly worn., total weight approximately 53 gms silver, the tray 10 cm long
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Five picture frames, Victorian and later, including circular form surmounted with ribbon. Maker's marks for Mappin & Webb, London, circa 1916., a rectangular form frame, mounted with cupids and foliate decoration with an incised border, unmarked., three other Birmingham sterling silver picture frames, all early 20th century., the rectangular frame 17 cm x 12 cm
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A collection of flatware, 18th century and later, comprising a pair of sauce ladles, four decorative spoons, sugar nips, a folding medicine spoon and a tea caddy spoon.
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A Chinese export ivory box along with similar card cases and a small boxed puzzle, 19th century, each piece intricately carved with figures in landscape., the box 5.7 cm x 24.5 cm x 9.5 cm.
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Two antique Anglo-Colonial chests, 19th century, one camphor wood, the other cedar, both with brass corners and banding, largest 46 cm high, 100 cm wide, and 50 cm deep
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A group of eleven pieces of Staffordshire, circa 1820-40, including two rams and lamb, a figure of a child all with brocage, a pair of elephant spill vases, a pair of rabbits, and two lions, the spill vases 21 cm high
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Two Egyptian themed bronze sculptures and a classical ewer, 19th century and later, comprising a bust of Pharaoh, a sculpture of a sphinx and a figural-handled ewer, ewer 16 cm high
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A George III ebony inlaid mahogany games table, late 18th century, of d-shape outline, the fold over top above an inlaid frieze, raised on tapering square-section legs with spade feet, 73 cm high, 91 cm long, 44 cm deep
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An Anglo Indian bookcase cabinet, 19th century, with a pair barley twist doors, enclosing two shelves, 132 cm high, 94 cm wide, and 40 cm deep
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Three Duesbury campagna shaped vases together with two plates, late 18th century, the campagna shaped urns, each of varying size and all with painted reserves of flowers and gilt scroll handles. The first plate oval in form, decorated with flowers within a yellow border, the other plate circular in form, decorated with a painted child in landscape within a gilt border, the vases 20 cm high
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A group of twelve Staffordshire and Derby figures, 19th century, including an early Derby harlequin boy within brocage with patch marks, wood style figures titled 'Show woman', 'Bird nest,' and 'Shepherd' together with a calf figure within brocage, Derby figure 15 cm, tallest wood figure 18 cm
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A Coalport part tea set, circa 1820, pattern no. 759. With creamer, bowl and four plates. In deep blue with raised gilt decoration and alternating painted reserves of birds and flowers., jug 11 cm high, Literature: illustrated in Michael messenger, Coalport 1795-1926 (1995), p.108, pl. 56
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A group of eleven portrait miniatures, late 18th century and later, including three shadow portraits, a framed plaster relief, two framed wax portraits, two similar watercolour profiles, two in watercolour on ivory, and three others, largest wax portrait 12 cm (excluding frame).
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A group of six wood style Staffordshire figures, circa 1810 -1840, including a figure of Neptune, a figure of a widow and her children, a pair of children reading and two other figures, tallest 23.5 cm high
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An ebony and mother of Pearl-Inlaid tea caddy, circa 1860, of sarcophagus form on reeded bun feet, the hinged top enclosing a zinc-lined interior, inlaid with neo classical decoration with foliate and birds, 17 cm high, 32 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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A George III mahogany open armchair, and a later chair of similar type, late 18th century and late 19th century respectively, each of typical form with serpentine top rail above a pierced splat and outswept arms, on moulded square legs, George III chair 96 cm high, 63 cm wide
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An early Victorian mahogany library table, circa 1850, the circular leather-lined top above a frieze of four drawers and four false drawer fronts, raised on a carved bulbous column with three outswept legs with scrolling feet, 74 cm high, 113 cm diameter
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A framed French painted silk and ivory fan, late 18th century, the silk leaf with three painted reserves, the central one with a champetre, the other two scenes depicting musical cherubs. The remainder of the fan is decorated with panels of painted flowering vines, classical scenes and sequins. Mounted in a decorative frame., 43 cm high, 74 cm wide.
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English school, 19th century, a pair of pastoral landscapes., oil on board, oval, each within original decorated gilt mount and rococo frame, 15 x 20 cm each (oval)
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A group of ceramics, 19th century, including pair of Saxon lidded tureens on stands, four porcelain jugs, and two others, tallest jug 21.5 cm high
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A part suite of Spode stone china cabbage pattern porcelain, circa 1815, pattern no. 2061 some in under glaze blue and impressed marks. Including a tea pot, two coffee cans, saucers, a waste bowl, six side plates, a sandwich plate and other smaller serving plates
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A William IV mahogany sewing box, early 1830s, in the form of a miniature press cupboard, the hinged top enclosing a tray and pin cushion above a pair of panelled doors enclosing five drawers, on flattened bun feet, 27 cm high, 25.5 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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