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Traditional Antiques & Fine Art Including a collection of South African paintings — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:615
Sale Title:Traditional Antiques & Fine Art Including a collection of South African paintingsLots with images:614
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:341
Date:13-Oct-2019
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19th century French Gras bayonet and scabbard, with riveted brass and wooden handle, with marks and inscription to blade, length 66 cm
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Finely carved Balinese ukiran or kris handle, depicting a sea monster with integral mendak, in well patinated wood, height 13.5 cm
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Balinese ukiran or kris handle, in silver, depicting Rangda with intregal mendak, total weight 192gm, height 13 cm
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Northern Javanese kris hilt, in silver, depicting a finely detailed perkakak or kingfisher, with textured decoration, total weight 174gm, length 14 cm
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Papua New Guinea Ramu River ancestral figure, depicted standing, carved with mythical head and incised decoration, height 27 cm
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New Guinea Sepik river ancestral figure, carved in the form of a figure with bird head, height 52 cm
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Papua New Guinea woven dance helmet, 'baba' from the Abelam people, said to represent a bird, possibly a cockatoo, used in many ceremonial dances, with white face, with yellow and orange, 52 cm x 33 cm x 24 cm
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Ifugao Bulul bowl and wooden pan, the bowl of circular form, with carved serpentine edge, the tray of rectangular form (2). Provenance: Purchased Arthur Whall, 2016, then private collection Sydney
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Papua New Guinea old large dance mask, coastal Ramu River region, north coast, used in large village gathering, representing an important spirit, probably once had shell eyes, 74 cm x 31 cm
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Three piece Wedgwood black basalt tea set, decorated with wreaths and swags, set with sterling silver mounts, hallmarked Sheffield, 1880, A.J.R (3) purchased: Christies, London, 6/10/1980, lot 90
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Edwardian sterling silver cream jug, hallmarked Sheffield, 1906, M & C, with shaped spout and s-scroll handle, in hammered finish on three hoof feet, total weight 87gm, height 10 cm
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Late Victorian sterling silver bachelors tea set, hallmarked, Sheffield, 1894, H.W, of cylindrical form, with embossed acanthus motifs and lobed base, total weight 267gm
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Edwardian sterling silver sugar caster, hallmarked London, 1910, Henry Wilkenson & Co, with urn shaped finial, above a pierced domed cover and octagonal body, total weight 188gm, height 20 cm
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George III sterling silver cream jug, hallmarked London, 1762, William Cafe, with shaped spout and s-scroll handle, above pear shaped body with embossed floral motifs, on three hoof feet, total weight 84gm, height 10 cm
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Two matched George III/Victorian sterling silver salts, hallmarked Newcastle, 1800, probably Dorothy Langlands and London, 1880, Ja/Js, decorated with gadrooned edges on pedestal supports on shaped stepped foot, total weight 152gm (2)
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Georgian sterling silver pap boat, unmarked, set with George II shilling, the body embossed with floral and pierced spherical motifs, length 7 cm
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Pair of George III sterling silver salts, hallmarked London, 1788/1791, David Mowden, of squat baluster form, set with three stepped hoof feet, gilt interiors, d 5.5 cm (2)
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Three Georgian silver toddy spoons, with baleen handles, two set with coins, one a/f (3)
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George IV sterling silver shifter spoon, hallmarks rubbed, possibly London, 1826, with tapering handle engraved with scrolls, above circular pierced bowl in the form of a flower head in gilt, total weight 48gm, length 17 cm
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William III sterling silver trifid spoon, hallmarked London, 1698, C.O, with tapering handle and engraved initials verso, with oval bowl, length 19.5 cm
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Edwardian Coronation sterling silver spoon, hallmarked Chester, 1903, with raised decoration to handle above an oval bowl, with engraved acanthus motifs, total weight 36gm, length 17 cm
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Pair of Georgian mote spoons, with pierced bowls and tapering handles, terminating to pint, length 15 cm (2)
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Pair of George III sterling silver basting spoons, hallmarked London, 1806, S.H (Solomon Hougham) with tapering handles and tapering oval bowls, total weight 218gm, length 29.5 cm (2)
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Victorian Scottish sterling silver moustache spoon hallmarked Glasgow, 1879, J.M.J.R, in Kings pattern, with monogram shaped bowl with moustache cover, total weight 104gm
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George III sterling silver dessert spoon, hallmarked London, 1776, S.A, with tapering handle, with engraved monogram and oval bowl, length 21 cm
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George III sterling silver toddy ladle, hallmarked, London, 1766, W.F, with baleen handle above shaped bowls with flower heads and foliage, length 29 cm purchased Sotheby's London 6/11/1980 lot 50
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Australian sterling silver sugar spoon, hallmarked, Harris & Sons, with purple orchid finial and floriform bowl in a beaten finish, length 12 cm
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George III sterling silver marrow scoop, hallmarked, London, 1768, F. Weldring or T.W Wilburd, with a broad scoop to one end and narrow scoop to the other end, total weight 50gm, length 24.5 cm
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Pair of George II sterling silver berry spoons, hallmarked, London, 1750, Ebenezer Coke, with monograms and engraved with flowers to handle and berries to bowl, accented in gilt, total weight 97gm, length 20 cm (2)
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Contemporary Australian pottery footed dish, by Peter Rushforth, of circular form with sloping sides, in a thick yellow/green glaze, raised on three unglazed feet, with impressed makers mark, d 18.5 cm
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Contemporary Australian pottery bowl, by Ian Mackay, of circular form with gently sloping sides, in tones of brown, raised on a circular foot, with monogram and David Jones gallery label, d 19 cm
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Large Italian Maiolica vase, with a short neck above a baluster body, decorated with two portraits, surrounded by a ground of acanthus scroll and flower heads, in tones of yellow, green and blue, height 36 cm
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Large late 19th century German Majolica centre piece by Hugo Lonitz, of classical form, with shell shaped bowl supported by cupids with net and flowers on the back of a classical maiden riding on a dolphin, in rich tones of pink, green and blue, the whole resting upon six turtles, height 52 cm
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Capodimonte porcelain figure of cupid, depicted standing with quiver and arrows, height 20 cm
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19th century English encrusted porcelain basket, accented with flowers on a textured ground, in tones of pink, green and white, length 18 cm
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Royal Dux porcelain figure, depicting a figure seated upon a chair, with one hand raised in tones of green, pink and gilt, height 21 cm
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Locke Worcester cream jug and sugar bowl, together with a pair of salt and pepper shakers (4)
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Royal Worcester baluster vase, in 'Old Worcester Parrot' pattern, decorated with cartouches of parrots surrounded by a gilded ground and floral sprays, height 11 cm
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Royal Worcester porcelain trio, decorated with flowering branches in tones of pink and green, accented in gilt on a blush ground (3)
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Ridgway character jug, depicting a man with a hat, in tones of brown, yellow and grey, height 10 cm
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19th century Derby porcelain figure, in the form of a woman holding a tambourine with lamb at her feet, in tones of cobalt, maroon and yellow, height 24 cm
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Melba Ware character jug, depicting Henry VIII seated on throne, in tones of purple, pink and green, incised and factory marks verso, height 16.5 cm
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Pair of late 19th century Derby animals, in the form of lamb and sheep, in tones of green, white, blue and orange, length 7 cm (2)
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Two Dresden porcelain angels, one depicted holding grapes, the other warming its hands over a fire, height 14 cm and 15 cm (2)
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Three pieces of Belleek porcelain, including sugar bowl, creamer and spill vase, height 6 cm, 10 cm and 11 cm (3)
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Contemporary glass vase, of handsome proportions, in a swirled green glass, together with another vase, height 19.54 cm and 29 cm (2)
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Contemporary Australian pottery vase, by Greg Daly, of baluster form, decorated with a mottled red crackle glaze, incised makers marks to base, height 9.5 cm
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Contemporary glass bowl, of heavy form, with swirled blue and clear glass, d
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Fenton glass basket, in pink and milk glass, painted with roses, height 19 cm
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Contemporary mottled orange glass vase, of ovoid form, height 12 cm
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Victorian ruby glass jug, with cylindrical neck and baluster body, with clear glass handle, height 21 cm
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Pair of Georgian decanters, one with facetted neck, the other with triple ring neck, with facetted cylindrical bodies, height 22 cm (2)
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Papua New Guinea Ramu River ancestral figure, of handsome proportions, in balsa wood, accented with cowrie shell eyes and natural rope fibre, with incised and painted decoration, height 67 cm. Provenance: Victor Babel, Sydney, then private collection Sydney
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19th century Aboriginal hunting boomerang, Western Australian, with hooked shape, with incised decoration, with ochre finish, on metal stand, height 65 cm. Provenance: Purchased Arthur Whall 15th August, 2016, then private collection Sydney
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19th century Australian Aboriginal bull roarer, of long narrow form, with painted decoration tapering from thick to narrow, length 134 cm. Provenance: Bungan Castle, then Davidson's Auctions, 2016 then private collection, Sydney
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Tasmanian marineer shell bead necklace, early 20th century, in bright tones of blue and purple, length 180 cm
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Early Javanese carved bone kris handle, carved in the form of a mythical bird like creature, on stand, height 9.5 cm
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Good horn kris handle, carved in the form of a bird, accented with scrolled motifs to the body, the whole upon a stand, height 13 cm (handle)
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Four Sepik river betel motar, all carved with ancestral figures, incised and painted, height 15 cm, 13 cm, 9 cm and 9 cm (4). Provenance: Aalders Auctions, then private collection, Sydney
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Ifugao Bulul shield, Philippines, of rectangular form, with crenulated top and base, with woven natural fibre, height 91 cm. Provenance: Theodore Bruce Auctions, then private collection, Sydney
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Small Ifugao Bulul shield, Philippines, with crenulated top and base, with curved body and natural fibre, height 80 cm. Provenance: Arthur Whall, 2018, then private collection
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Javanese carved bone kris handle, carved in form of mythical creature surrounded by carved floral motifs, on stand, height 10 cm (handle)
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Rare early carved Balinese bone kris handle, in the form of a Barong landing, representing foreign faces, on lotus base, on stand, height 12 cm (handle)
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Sulawesi Bugis Badik, with pistol grip handle, with embossed silver mount, with curved narrow blade, with a carved wrongko and ivory pendok, length 35 cm
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Javanese knife, with carved head handle, single edge blade and carved sheath, in ebonised finish, length 31 cm
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Javanese spear point kris, with carved wooden handle, with shaped blade and tapering wooden sheath, length 38.5 cm
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Rare 19th century Ifugao Bulul shamans box and cover, Philippines, used for Punamlau ritual, of deep rectangular form, the cover carved with figures and animals, flanked by a pair of animal head handles, raised on four feet, length 62 cm
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Large Ifugao Bulul bowl, of tapering form, with a knob surround and tapering body, on spreading circular foot, d 29 cm. Provenance: Arthur Whall, 2016, then private collection, Sydney
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Set of eight Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory immortals, each immortal depicted standing and holding attributes, on a wooden stand, height 20 cm (8)
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Large Middle Eastern plaque, of circular form, inlaid with silver and copper, displaying script and foliage, d 65 cm
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Rare Indian Colonial silver elephant and rider, by Labhchand Motichand, Jewellers, Calcutta, depicting a standing elephant in regalia, with rider and seat, on rectangular base, with frieze of landscapes and animals, on wooden stand, length 31 cm. Note: Messrs. Labhchand Motichand, Mookims and Court Jewellers, Marble House, 41, Dhurrumtollah Street, Calcutta. This flourishing business was started by Messrs. Labh Chand Sett, grandson of the late Kalumal Sett, an influential Indian merchant and well-known…
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Russian 19th century. Silver presentation tobacco jar, hallmarked, 84, A.C//1870, by Ovchinnikov, of cylindrical form, decorated with central cartouche with inscription in German translating as a gift from Graf (Count) von Donnersmarck to his grandson, Von Donnersmarck, set within a frieze with acanthus scrolls set with hunting dog, cherub and stag, accented with leaf and fleur-de-lis borders, the lid set with spherical finial, the whole resting on three ball feet, total weight 715gm, height 21 cm.…
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American sterling silver candelabra, with twin branches, with textured finish, height 21 cm
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Late Victorian sterling silver three piece cruet set, hallmarked, Chester, 1896, of boat form with pierced sides, on four feet, two with cobalt glass liners, (3)
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Secessionist bowl, of lobed flared form, possibly Hoffman, with beaded edge on a circular base, height 7 cm and d 13 cm
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Heavy French silver sommelier tasse de vin and saucer, of baluster form with raised frieze of acanthus, silver marks to base and Paris retail marks, total weight 265gm
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Chinese export silver coin dish, marked Lee Yee Hing//Sterling//Made in Hong Kong, of circular form with bamboo style rim, with coin set to centre, d 8.5 cm, total weight 58gm
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Victorian sterling silver Christening mug, hallmarked Birmingham, 1887, L.S (L Spiers), of cylindrical form with a scroll handle, beautifully decorated with central inscription reading 'Phyllis Nellie' within ferns and butterflies, accented with beaded borders, height 7 cm, total weight 80gm
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George III sterling silver sugar caster, hallmarked London, 1765, makers rubbed, of baluster form with a pierced cover and urn finial, resting on a spreading circular foot, height 13 cm
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George V sterling silver desk inkwell, hallmarked Birmingham, 1918, H.M, with square hinged cover and facetted tapering sides, with original liner, length 9 cm
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Edwardian sterling silver twin handled sugar bowl and lidded mustard pot, hallmarked Birmingham, 1904, Walker & Hall, with pierced surrounds and scrolled handles, one with green glass liner, together with two salt spoons (4)
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Large sterling silver and crystal perfume bottle, hallmarked, of rectangular form with hinged lid and cover, decorated with scroll and floral motifs, height 15.5 cm, together with two cylindrical toilet jars and a hallmarked sterling silver lid (4)
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Set of twelve stone handled knives, set within a leather case (12)
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George V sterling silver sauce boat, hallmarked, London, 1919, B & F Ltd, with a scalloped edge and s-scroll handle raised on three feet, total weight 99gm
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George V sterling silver sugar caster, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1928, W.H & S, with urn finial and pierced domed cover, above a facetted pear shaped body, total weight 99gm, height 17.5 cm
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Victorian sterling silver cream jug, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1895, B.B, with crimped edge above a baluster lobed body, total weight 65gm, height 7 cm
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Danish Johannes Siggard silver brandy warmer, marked with Danish silver marks, dated 1947, assayer's mark for Johannes Siggaard, of circular fluted form, with wooden handle, length 21 cm
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George III sterling silver cream jug, hallmarked, London, 1771, of inverted pear form, set with s-scroll handle and acanthus thumb rest, decorated with flowers on support, on circular foot, total weight 69gm, height 12 cm
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English sterling silver wine bottle coaster, hallmarked London, 1975, of circular form, with felt base, d 10.5 cm
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Pair of George V sterling silver trumpet vases, hallmarked Sheffield, 1914, R&B (Roberts & Belk Ltd), retailed by William Farmer & Co.Sydney, of facetted form with a spreading lip, resting on a stepped circular foot, weighted, height 25 cm
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George II sterling silver sugar caster, hallmarked, London, 1739, D.F, with urn finial and pierced domed cover, above pear shaped body, on circular foot, total weight 107gm, height 13 cm
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German silver tea strainer, marked, of shaped circular form with a dimpled handle, with pierced star motif to bowl, accented with acanthus border, a/f, length 14 cm
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Pair of George III sterling silver footed salts, hallmarked, London, 1794, R.P//T.J., of boat shape with engraved floral swag and medallion, raised on four feet, with blue glass liners, length 9 cm (2)
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George II sterling silver table spoon, hallmarked London, 1749, Ec (Ebenezer Coke), in Hanoverian pattern, total weight 75gm, length 20 cm
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Pair of Chinese export silver tablespoons, 19th century, marked Genwo, in fiddle, thread and shell pattern, total weight 117gm, length 20.5 cm (2)
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Pair of Victorian sterling silver teaspoons, hallmarked Exeter, 1876, J.W&Co. (Josiah Williams & Co), in fiddle pattern, length 13 cm (2)
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Pair of French silver sugar tongs, hallmarked, with bear claw prongs and c-scroll cartouches to handles, length 14 cm
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Assorted Indian Colonial silver cutlery, including two spoons and two forks by Robert Gordon and George Gordon, Madras, c.1820/30, two teaspoons and one fork by Patrick Moran & Co, of Berhampor, c.1820, and one fork by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta (9)
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Set of six Victorian carved ivory handled knives, of fan form accented with beading (6)
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Two 19th century English porcelain tazzas, one decorated with courting couple, together with five matching plates, the other in Chinoiserie, both accented in gilt, d 24 cm, 29 cm (7)
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