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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:578
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & Asian ArtsLots with images:578
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:315
Date:20-Oct-2020
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A Persian Heriz carpet, the traditional design of bold dominant anchored medallion and quartered corner medallions in a madder-toned field of bold oak leaves, the wider border set with bold herati patterns. 100% wool pile, natural dyes, hand-woven in the villages of the Heriz region of Iran, 291 cm x 228 cm
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A Persian Faridan carpet, circa 1930s, the classic floral design featuring a bold floral medallion and quartered corner medallions containing palmettes in a rose-toned field of floral bouquets, the border set with rosettes and floral motifs. 100% hand-spun wool, the natural organic dyes with abrash discolouration, hand-knotted village weave from Faridan County in Isfahan Province. 311 cm x 222 cm
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A Persian Qashqai carpet, the tribal design of triple hooked anchored medallions and quartered corner medallions containing amulets within a red field of double 'Tree of Life' and floral patterns, and bird and animal forms, the border set with bird and leaf forms. 100% wool, dense pile, hand-knotted tribal weave from the Fars Province, 300 cm x 206 cm
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A Persian Kashan carpet, of traditional book cover design, the chandelier medallion and quartered corner medallions in a cream field of 16th century Shah Abassi palmettes, floral sprays and saz leaves, the border set with palmettes, floral motifs and saz leaves. 100% wool, hand-knotted Kashan weave, 310 cm x 198 cm
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A fine George III mahogany square piano by William Southwell, late 18th to early 19th century, the rectangular case decorated with chequered stringing and opening to reveal a five octave ivory and ebony keyboard, the satinwood and string inlaid fascia behind the keyboard decorated with an inlaid cartouche to the centre bearing 'Royal Patent/Southwell/Dublin and Liverpool', and to its left a fretted panel. The whole raised on four square tapered legs united with a stretcher, 85.5 cm high, 168.5 cm wide, 59…
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An English mahogany secretaire chest, mid 19th century, the rectangular top with moulded edging above a fall front secretaire opening to a fitted interior of pigeon holes and drawers, above three drawers, all applied with blind armorial crests, the whole raised upon a plinth base, 105 cm high, 112 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 99 cm deep (extended)
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A pair of mahogany Chippendale chairs, late 18th and 19th century, of typical design, the shaped rails above pierced vase splats, the drop-in linen seats, raised upon square cut chamfered front legs united with stretchers, 95 cm high, 55 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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A mahogany serpentine chest, mid 19th century, having an elegant serpentine shaped front, the six graduated drawers applied with lion head ring pull handles, above an apron, 106 cm high, 109 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A charming early Georgian oak gate leg table, mid 18th century, hand crafted, with a circular top and two drop-leaves, raised upon four tapered square cut legs and two gate legs, 73 cm high, 132 cm diameter
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A Regency mahogany breakfast table, 19th century, the circular flip-top with a moulded edge and chequered inlay, above an apron, raised upon a turned gun barrel pedestal on four elegant outswept reeded legs on brass casters, 73 cm high, 120 cm diameter
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A Regency sofa table, circa 1815, the rectangular top having drop-down sides with chamfered corners and banded inlay, above two frieze drawers with ring pull handles, the whole raised upon pedestals with outswept legs on casters, united with a turned stretcher, 72 cm high, 73 cm wide, 74 cm deep, 133 cm wide (extended)
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A mahogany Pembroke table, early 19th century, of typical form, having two drop-down sides with rounded edges, a single frieze drawer to one end and a faux drawer to the other, the whole raised upon four square cut tapered legs on brass casters, 71 cm high, 51 cm wide, 86 cm deep, 101 cm extended
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A harlequin set of six Hepplewhite chairs, early 19th century, comprising five shield back chairs and one other, with carved central splats, some bearing wheat sheafs to the crest, others with roundel details, all seats sharing the same upholstery, raised on square tapered legs with stretchers, 93 cm high, 52 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A George III Gainsborough chair, late 18th century, of typical design, studded and upholstered in contemporary toile fabric, on a stretcher base with four square carved legs, 115 cm high, 71 cm wide, 66 cm deep
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A William IV mahogany games table, circa 1835, the rectangular top with rounded sides opening to a square felted games table, raised upon a turned, gadrooned pedestal on a platform base, with carved fluted feet on casters, 73 cm high, 45 cm wide, 90 cm deep
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A charming English oak Entry table, 19th century, of pegged construction, the plank top with moulded edges, above a single drawer with a nice heavy brass pull handle, raised upon four bobbin turned legs with stretchers, on ovoid feet, 74.5 cm high, 89 cm wide, 56.5 cm deep
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A sterling silver fiddle thread and shell cutlery suite, various makers, 19th century & later, comprising twelve table spoons, twelve dessert spoons, six teaspoons, twelve entree forks, twelve main forks, twelve entree knives, twelve main knives, a fish server, two sauce ladels and a basting spoon. Approximately 4278 gms silver not including knives. The basting spoon 30 cm long
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A George IV three piece sterling silver tea service, by Rebecca Eames & Edward Barnard, London, circa 1823, each piece of compressed form with gadrooned trim and acanthus leaf motifs. Approximately 1286 gms silver, the teapot 14.5 cm high
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A George III sterling silver salver, London, circa 1764, with a shaped shell cast border, with a shallow chased design to tray top, raised on scroll feet. Approximately 574 gms, 3 cm high, 25 cm diameter
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A pair of sterling silver salt cellars, by Thomas & John Settle, Sheffield, circa 1821, each of generous proportions, with floral decorated feet, and a gilt wash interior. Approximately 282 gms silver, 5.5 cm high, 9.3 cm wide
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A pair of early George III sterling silver candlesticks, by William Cafe, London, circa 1764, of slender shaped form with shell capped decoration to wax catchers and base. Approximately 974 gms total weight, 23 cm high, the base 10.5 cm wide
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A large George III sterling silver sauce tureen, by Peter and Anne Bateman, London, circa 1795, the boat-shaped tureen with reeded decoration, flanked by two elongated scroll-form reeded handles, surmounted by a detachable lid with repeating acanthus motifs and an urn finial, all raised on an oval raised pedestal base. Approximately 626 gms silver, 16.5 cm high, 25 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep
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A George IV sterling silver toast rack, by William, Charles & Henry Eley, London, circa 1824, the generous spaced toast rack with space for six slices. Adorned with an acanthus decorated handle and raised on four acanthus decorated lions paw feet. Approximately 330 gms silver weight, 15 cm high, 17 cm wide, 11.5 cm deep
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A George IV sterling silver cruet set on stand, by J. Wrangham & William Moulson, London, circa 1828, the four bottle stand decorated with reeded, gadrooned and acanthus decoration. Approximately 492gms silver weight (minus bottles), 20.5 cm high, 12 cm wide, 12 cm deep
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A pair of sterling silver handled bowls, Charles S. Green & Co. Ltd, Birmingham, circa 1913, the shallow boat-shaped dishs with scroll-form handles, each raised on a circular pedestal base. Approximately 190 gms silver, 8 cm high, 14 cm wide, 10 cm deep
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A pair of late George III sterling silver salts, Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I, London, circa 1819, the rectangular salts with a gadrooned lip and gilt wash interior, above a reeded foot. Approximately 140 gms silver, 4 cm high, 8.5 cm wide, 6.5 cm deep
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A pair of George III sterling silver bottle coasters, hallmarked RT, London, circa 1788, each bottle coaster with a turned mahogany base inset into a reticulated and bright cut silver frame. Approximately 274 gms total weight, 3.5 cm high, 12 cm diameter
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A petit George III oak chest, late 18th century, the rectangular top with carved scalloped front corners, above two top drawers and three graduated drawers, all with broad crossbanding and fitted with cast brass escutcheons and drop bail handles, standing on bracket feet, 81.5 cm high, 85.5 cm wide, 48.5 cm deep
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A rustic James II oak coffer, 17th century, of pegged construction, the hinged top opening to reveal an interior with a small lidded compartment, the front comprising four moulded panels, 59 cm high, 119 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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A pair of Victorian cast iron four seasons bench seats in the style of Morgan Macauley & Wade, 19th century, each seat featuring cast iron reliefs bearing four depictions of the sower associated with the four seasons, both having indistinct registration stamps, 85 cm high, 92 cm wide, 66 cm deep
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A set of eight Charles II style solid oak dining chairs, 18th century, the set comprising six dining chairs and two carvers all in striped studded upholstery, upon bobbin turned legs and stretchers, 100 cm high, 50 cm (seat height)
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A Victorian burr walnut two tier occasional table, circa 1860, of rectangular form with subtley bowed sides and curved recessed corners, each tier veneered in book matched burr walnut, the top supported on four turned columns topped with finials, the lower tier comprising a drawer, sitting upon compressed turned feet, 59.5 cm high incuding finials, 75.5 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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A George III style mahogany Pembroke table, 19th century, the oval drop-side top decorated with a large inlaid shell and bordered with banded inlay, above a frieze drawer and a faux drawer at each end, raised upon four tapered legs with fluting to the outer sides, terminating on spade feet on casters, 71 cm high, 102.5 cm long extended, 81.5 cm wide
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An Irish sterling silver creamer and sugar pot, James Le Bas, Dublin, circa 1818, each of typical form, decorated with bright cut decoration and a central starfish- form family crest, approximately 466 gms silver, both 11.5 cm high
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A George III sterling silver hot water urn on stand, by John Eames, London, circa 1806, the tapering urn bearing an armorial crest to one side with motto 'Finem Respice', a gryphon head crest to verso. With a rattan covered handle, a reeded spout and tap. All raised on four tapering legs terminating in paw feet, joining to a silver burner also decorated with a gryphon crest. Approximately 2250 gms silver, 34 cm high, the kettle 18 cm wide
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A Victorian sterling silver glass lined dish, by John & Henry Lias, London, circa 1852, the shallow dish, inset with a blue glass liner, with a gadrooned rim and raised on four acanthus leaf decorated feet. Approximately 690 gms total weight, 6 cm high, 17.5 cm wide, 14 cm deep
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A comprehensive sterling silver Kings pattern cutlery suite, various dates and makers, comprising twelve fish knives, thirteen fish forks, eight tea spoons, eleven entree forks, twelve main forks, twelve spoons, five large table spoons, sixteen butter/dessert knives, twelve entree knives, nine silver plate main knives by Elkington & Co., two ladles, a small pair of salt spoons and a large ladle. Total weight approximately 6516 gms (including knives with stainless steel blades), the ladle 32.5 cm long
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A William IV four piece sterling silver tea and coffee service, by J. Wrangham & William Moulson, London, circa 1836-7, each of plain shaped form with scroll handles and fruit shaped finials. Approximately 2350 gms silver, the coffee pot 23.5 cm high, 15 cm wide
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A George II sterling silver card tray, by Joseph Sanders, London, circa 1741, of circular form with shell and scroll rim, enclosing a central lamb crest on hoof feet. Approximately 488 gms silver, 3 cm high, 22 cm diameter
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A large pair of George III sterling silver platters, by Andrew Fogelberg & Stephen Gilbert, London, circa 1781, the oval platters, each with a gadrooned rim, also bearing the arms and motto for the grey family, Barons Walsingham in the county of Norfolk. Approximately 2860 gms total weight, 2 cm high, 41 cm wide, 31 cm deep
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A set of six George II sterling silver plates, by George Hindmarsh, London, circa 1753, each of shaped circular form with a gadrooned border and each engraved with a crest to the rim. Approximately 3265 gms total weight, 24 cm diameter, 2 cm high
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A handsome pair of English Regency ormolu bronze candelabra, circa 1820, each central double tier candlestick flanked by five scrolling foliate branches with acanthus leaf mounts and patera, the tapered fluted columns above a tripartite base with claw feet. 73 cm high
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A neo-classical bronze comport, 19th century, the shallow oval dish applied with opposed scrolled handles emanating snakes, mounted on a pedestal flanked with dolphins, raised on a rectangular plinth. Two paper labels to underside of base, one reading 'J. Tennant/ 149, strand, London, W.C / Importer and Manufacturer of/ all Kinds of Ornaments/ for the / Drawing-Room, Dining-Room/ and / Library/ consisting of Italian alabaster, marble / bronze, Derbyshire Spar, & c.', 15 cm high, 20.5 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep
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A George IV sterling silver tea service, by Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard, London, circa 1814-1827, the three piece set consisting of a tea pot, sugar and creamer. Each of pumpkin form, with acanthus leaf mounted handles and raised on four shell capped feet. The tea pot with finely cast pumpkin-form finials. Approximately 1398 gms silver. The tea pot 13.5 cm high, creamer 11 cm high, sugar 10.5 cm high
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A George III sterling silver candlestick, possibly Walter Tweedie, London, circa 1819, heavily cast, the ornate column mounted with two eagles and accented with foliage, lion leads and scrolls, the shaped base of generous proportions also heavily decorated with lions, scrolls, fruit and foliage, hallmarks around the rim of the base. Approximately 3105gms sterling silver, 36 cm high
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A sterling silver fiddle thread and shell flatware service, a setting for eight, comprising ten large spoons, eight main forks, eight entree forks, eight dessert spoons, eight tea spoons, eight coffee spoons, seven main knives, eight entree knives (one no shell). Approximately 3142 gms total weight not including knives with steel blades. The main knives measures 26.5 cm long
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A brass monocular microscope in mahogany case, by Husbands, Bristol, circa 1890, complete with two eyepieces, bulls eye, and slides. Signed to base 'Husbands Bristol 7 Queen St, Melbourne'. Box - 27 cm high, 19.5 cm wide, 15.5 cm deep
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An 18th century English ebonised bracket clock, by Edward Aldridge, circa 1715, the brass plate with a silvered dial with a subsidary dial, signed 'Edw Aldridge fecit' to front and back plate, all fitted in an ebonised case with bonnet top and brass carrying handle. The verge fusee with pull repeat, time only with faux pendulum and faux secondary key hole. 44.5 cm total height, 25 cm wide, 20 cm deep
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A Georgian oak coffer, 18th century, of typical pegged construction, the hinged plank top with moulded edges opening to a storage space, the front decorated with a primitive carved frieze, above four fielded panels, 70 cm high, 141 cm wide, 56.5 cm deep
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A set of eight Hepplewhite style mahogany dining chairs, late 19th century, the set comprising two carvers and six dining chairs all of typical Hepplewhite design with shield shaped backs and pierced splats, newly upholstered seats, upon square chamfered legs united with stretchers, carvers 95 cm high, chairs 92 cm high
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A pair of Victorian mahogany torcheres, 19th century, each with a circular top and raised edge, upon a fluted column and turned lower body, and raised upon three outsweeping legs, 133.5 cm high
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A Georgian style mahogany twin pedestal sideboard, 19th century, surmounted with a decorative brass crested rail, the top centered with an inlaid shell motif, and bordered with chequered banding, above three drawers applied with decorative brass handles, sitting upon two pedestals with doors featuring shell inlay and banding, one door opening to a cellarette, 150 cm high, 168 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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A Regency mahogany 'D' end extension dining table, the 'D' end components also functioning as demi lune consoles, with each standing on four tapered legs terminating with spade feet on casters, the rectangular center component with drop-down leaves extending on gate legs, all three components connecting using brass clips, 75 cm high, 267 cm long (extended), 136 cm deep
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A fine European Paisley throw, probably Scottish, late 19th / early 20th century, of generous dimensions, boasting a repeating paisley motif. Approximately 348 cm x 158.5 cm
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A set of ten Victorian mahogany Spade-Back dining chairs, 19th century, having a carved back rail above a horizontal splat, with newly upholstered seats, turned front legs and splayed back legs, 86.5 cm high, 52 cm (seat height)
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A fine Victorian mahogany console table, 19th century, the rectangular top with curved front corners and moulded edges, above two moulded drawers, the two front reeded balluster legs with egg and dart motifs, 80 cm high, 167 cm wide, 73 cm deep
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A George III mahogany card table, 19th century, of demilune form, the fold-over top opening to a felted card table, above two drawers, upon four square tapered legs, 75 cm high, 79 cm wide, 80 cm diameter
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A Japanese Imari lamp, 19th century, the porcelain decorated with an ikebana flower arrangement to each side in the Imari palette, with French gilt metal mounts, converted from kerosene to a lamp. With a pink silk beaded shade. 61 cm total height
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A rare Dutch double bureau, circa 1760, the whole comprising three sections, in mahogany veneered on oak, beginning with two drawers above double fall-front bureaus enclosing fitted interiors, the lower portion with three drawers above an apron front, applied with pierced brass escutcheons and two pairs of campaign handles, raised on curved legs applied with ormolu, 154 cm high, 83 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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A French Beton neo-classical garden statue of a female, 20th century, modelled in a standing pose, with a heavily weathered finish, raised upon a compressed baluster pedestal with shell motifs, total height 154 cm
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A French carved oak and brass hallstand, late 19th century, incorporating a central carved pilaster surmounted with an urn finial, flanked with six brass hooks, above brass ring holders for umbrellas, walking sticks and canes, the moulded base with a trough insert, 225 cm high, 84 cm wide, 27 cm deep
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A set of six French provincial upholstered dining chairs, late 19th century, the crested backs, and seats upholstered in Belgian St Ettienne linen, all studded and tasseled, on turned oak legs united with stretchers, 112 cm high, 48 cm seat height
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A Continental oak and marble inset dining table, 19th century, the top of plank construction with chamfered ends and bordered in parquetry with ebonised highlights overall, the central rouge marble insert decorated with painted acanthus scrolls, sitting upon five turned tapered legs united with a stretcher, and raised on bun feet, 75 cm high, 214 cm long, 95 cm wide
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A Louis Philippe mahogany Bijoux table, circa 1840, of serpentine form, the top opening to reveil a storage compartment with a mirror inset lid and a pull front drawer, 72 cm high, 57 cm wide, 41.5 cm deep.
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A Louis XVI style walnut commode, 20th century, with a pair small drawers above two large drawers, applied with wreath loop handles, 80 cm high, 92 cm wide, 47 cm deep
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A Dutch bureau de Dame, 20th century, the black leather inset top with gilt tooling, flanked by two pull-out slides also inset with leather. The desk inset with three drawers, each with black banding and lion head mask with loop handles, the whole raised on turned legs united with an X frame stretcher, 79 cm high, 103 cm wide, 55.5 cm deep
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A pair of Louis XV style fauteuils, 19th century, with painted frames, covered in floriate cream and soft pink silk upholstery, 90 cm high, 62 cm wide, 61 cm deep
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A French Second Empire mahogany armoire, 19th century, surmounted with an architectural pediment, decorated with finely cast gilt bronze mounts of classical motifs, the two mirrored doors opening to a fitted interior with various shelves and drawers. 245 cm high, 131 cm wide, 56.5 cm deep
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A pair of Louis XV style beechwood fauteuils, circa 1940, of typical design with floral pattern upholstery, the frames accented with carved flowers, 94 cm high, 67.5 cm wide, 64.5 cm deep
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A French Napoleon III style wrought iron Conservatory vitrine, 20th century, composed with three sections, the top with four bevelled glass doors and the base with two bevelled glass doors, enamelled overall. 238 cm high, 190 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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A pair of French Empire fauteuils, circa 1820, the handles with acathnus leaf tips and scroll work, covered in a mustard velvet upholstery. 94 cm high, 60 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A petite Louis XV walnut canape, 19th century, covered in baby blue velvet, with feather down fill, 80.5 cm high, 140 cm wide, 66.5 cm deep
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A French Provinical walnut dresser, circa 1780, the dresser of slim proportions with three plate shelves, each covered with a toile fabric and a slatted shelf beneath. 198 cm high, 117 cm wide, 32 cm deep
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A French carved oak chest on stand, Normandy Region, early 19th century, of pegged construction, the moulded and carved top above two doors flanking a carved central panel, featuring a family crest, sitting upon a stand. 157 cm high, 120 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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A pair of French bergeres, 19th century, the frames crested in flowers and acanthus leaves, recently upholstered in luxurious black mohair velvet, 111 cm high, 66 cm wide, 77.5 cm deep
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An impressive marble bust of a gentleman, 20th century, modelled in the classical style with draped robes, raised on a circular socle. 80 cm high, 60 cm wide, 30 cm deep. Provenance: David Hicks collection
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An impressive French oak inlaid pedestal banquet table, 20th century, the parquetry top with marquetry decoration, sitting upon two solid oak pedestals each applied with gilded moulded plaques and ebonsied consoles, united with a stretcher centered with applied gilded masks, approximately 78 cm high, 323 cm long, 120 cm wide
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A set of ten provincial style oak ribbon back chairs with rush seats, 20th century, the backs incorporating three elegantly carved ribbons and tapered stiles, above generously proportioned rush seats, the front chamfered legs united with serpentine stretchers, 98 cm high, 47 cm seat height
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A French Gothic revival oak and wrought iron hall stand, circa 1880, carved overall with Gothic tracery, the overhanging cornice above a central mirror surrounded by six decorative wrought iron hooks and a single drawer, above an umbrella stand with wrought iron rail and moulded panels, 216 cm high, 131 cm wide, 28 cm deep
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A French Louis XV giltwood and marble console table, circa 1860, of serpentine form, the marble plate top raised upon a base carved with scrolls, acanthus leaves and flowers. 101 cm high, 140.5 cm wide, 48.5 cm deep
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A French transitional kingwood and tulipwood armoire, circa 1880, the moulded cornice above a central mirrored door opening to shelving space, flanked with two parquetry doors opening to cupboard space, the sides also in parquetry, overall applied with ormolu, raised upon six square cut feet on brass caps. Approximately 245 cm high, 180 cm wide, 54 cm deep
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A French walnut buffet, late 18th century, the two fielded doors with decorative iron work escutcheons, above an apron with carved star detail, upon scrolled feet, 88 cm high, 116 cm wide, 59.5 cm deep
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An Aesthetic movement ebonised and needlework fire screen, early 19th century, the ebonised frame in simulated bamboo featuring a decorative needlework screen bearing the monogram D.H. 112 cm high, 71 cm wide, 42 cm deep
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A pair of French Empire mahogany fauteuils, circa 1820, the handles with acanthus leaf tips and scroll work, covered in a diaper upholstery. 94.5 cm high, 56 cm wide, 63.5 cm deep
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