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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:313
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:310
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:247
Date:12-Oct-2021
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An old Japanese glass fishing float, hand blown, with open netting basket, diameter 36 cm.
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An old Japanese glass fishing float, hand blown, with open netting basket, diameter 36 cm.
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An old Japanese glass fishing float, hand blown, with open netting basket, diameter 36 cm.
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An old Japanese glass fishing float, hand blown, with open netting basket, diameter 36 cm.
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An old Japanese glass fishing float, hand blown, with open netting basket, diameter 36 cm.
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An old Japanese glass fishing float, hand blown, with open netting basket, diameter 39 cm.
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A taxidermy 16-pointer red deer shoulder mount, the antler spread 104 cm.
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A taxidermy 6-pointer Samba deer head mount, some hair loss to top of head. The antler spread 58 cm.
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A taxidermy 16-pointer Royal Red deer head mount, the antler spread 107 cm.
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A collection of USA stamps, the approximately 1600 stamps dating from the 1880s to the 1980s, held in a blue Lighthouse album.
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A Chinese stamp collection in album, of some 880+ stamps, includes Dragons and Junks to more modern.
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A near complete New Zealand stamp collection in Tasman album, includes 2d Blue imperf. Queen, .5 cm perf. 1862 Queens, etc. 1855-1988.
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A 19th century Swiss disc music box, Britannia model, grained paint finish and Britannia decal to the exterior, apparently working, all teeth intact, lever action wind, with thirteen discs. 39 x 26 x 20 cm.
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Two 19th century enamel boxes, in the Bilston manner, the exterior of both decorated with various scenes, damage to both.
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An early 19th century bone and horn inlaid snuff box, octagonal lozenge form with circular and pinned rectangular repeating detail, thumb piece sliding rod dispenser and removable lid, length 9.5 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany traveling apothecary's case, hinged lid and doors to front and back opening to reveal a fitted interior with compartments and drawers, one with three bone canisters, one engraved 'Poison'. Some losses. 24.5 x 20.5 x 30 cm.
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A Victorian lacquer sewing box, the exterior decorated in the chinoiserie manner with Chinese court scenes, swing handles to each side, the interior with lift out compartments with some remaining bone sewing accessories, the drawer to the base with further compartments, one with a hinged cover, raised on four bun feet, some wear to the exterior gilding commensurate with age. 37 x 27 x 17 cm.
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A Victorian lacquer tea caddy, the exterior profusely gilded in the chinoiserie manner with birds in an outdoor setting, the interior tin lined with Chinese figures to the lid, the exterior faded to a pleasant reddish/brown. 22 x 16 x 10 cm.
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A Regency tortoiseshell sarcophagus sewing box, fine ivory edging, the fitted interior with multiple compartments, lids and two bone reels to the top tier. Hinges faulted. 28 x 19 x 15.5 cm.
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A Victorian papier mache jewellery box, the domed lid decorated with traditional mother of pearl and gilded decoration and with gilded decoration to the front, the interior velvet lined with fittings for a small amount of jewellery, raised on four bun feet. 18 x 14 x 10 cm.
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A Victorian perfume box, in the form of a leather vanity case, the exterior decorated with brass and mother of pearl, the interior with two small bottles, the lids painted with city scenes. Requires some attention. 13 x 7 x 10 cm.
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A Victorian papier mache perfume box, the exterior with traditional mother of pearl and gilded decoration, the interior velvet lined and four perfume bottles in compartments. 13 x 13 x 11 cm.
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A Victorian silver and Berlin beadwork purse, beaded wildflowers on a black ground, German 800 standard silver frame, beadwork and clasp require attention.
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A vintage large Aubusson wall hanging, the field decorated with bunches of wild flowers, conforming decoration to border, multi-colour on deep cream ground. 270 x 352 cm.
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An Aubusson tapestry, central floral medallion surrounded by floral wreath, conforming floral decoration to the quadrants, the top and base. Pastel tones on a mushroom ground. 118 x 190 cm.
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A vintage crewel work wall hanging, the field decorated with flowers, leaves and berries on an ivory ground, conforming border, some old wear. 240 x 3,30 cm.
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A 19th century finely carved ivory Indonesian figural kris handle, scrolling mouth sides, fine sinuous braided hair and other detail. Good old patina, length 8.5 cm.
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A good Victorian cased brass theodolite by Troughton & Simms of London, with telescopic site fitting to the top above the named compass dial framed by two levels and silvered scale. The original brass fitted mahogany case labeled 'made May 1867'
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A set of large early 20th century Spanish butcher's balance scales, the twin weighing trays above the decorative cast metal and white marble top and based case, with glazed panels showing the decorative interior workings, animal mask and paw feet. Original makers label for 'Trebol Casa Arciello. Montevideo...'.
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A rare Victorian hand operated motion picture device, 'The Kinora' by Bond's, New Bond Street, London. With four flip-books including '243 Winter Sports in Norway. British Biograph February 1902', '64. The Stable On Fire, American Biograph 1896.' etc.
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A collection of seven Victorian and Georgian copper graduated harvest measures, each of tapered form. From 1 gallon to 1/4 Gill. Some with G.R stamp. One with crown over '?N.Z G.R stamp being an official New Zealand Weights and Measures standard. Heights from 6 cm to 28 cm.
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A Regency copper samovar, compressed baluster body, lidded, white glazed porcelain handles, one chipped. On four way spreading pedestal base, height 38 cm.
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A pair of 19th century Maley's table top globes, both 12 inch diameter, the terrestrial globe dated 1853 and the celestial globe dated 1860, both labeled and surmounted by brass polar hour circle, and within calibrated full brass meridian, the horizon band with engraved paper calendar and zodiac. Raised on turned mahogany tripod stands, slight variations, with reeded legs united by stretchers. Note: Malby & Son was one of the most prominent British globe makers of the mid 19th century. The cartography on…
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A good 19th century ivory long handled magnifying glass, the double spiral handled with shield highlight and shell carved finial. Glass diameter 11.3 cm, length 36.5 cm.
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A 19th century Russian icon 'Invierea', hand painted on board showing Christ rising, with angel and soldier figures in attendance, painted written detail including 'Platea De Georgica St Stanca...'. 42.5 x 31.5 cm.
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A 19th century Russian icon of the Virgin Mary and Child, hand painted on board with fine detail under the old varnish finish. 30 x 24.5 cm.
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A Victorian brass & leather hand bell, the triple layered looping leather handle with copper rivet fixings. Original clapper. Bell diameter 12.8 cm, height 23 cm.
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An antique brass table easel, the tubular rods with finial and ball ends, height 60 cm.
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An early 20th century cast bronze sculpture of a naked woman, classically in awakening pose. Heavy solid cast, height 33 cm.
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A Hasselblad H4D40 System Camera and Lenses, the body and some lenses were purchased from C. R. Kennedy (Mt. Wellington Auckland) approx. four to five years ago. Other lenses bought from The Photo Warehouse (Great North Rd). The camera shutter count is very low approx. 3000/4000. No memory card included, must have card to take photo. Includes: H4D40 body with landscape/architectural viewfinder screen plus lenses: HC8 cm + hood and filters, HC21 cm + hood and filters, HC50-11 cm zoom + hood and filter, HC3…
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A rare Day's patent under hammer percussion walking stick gun by Hubbard, c.1830, with brass escutcheon on the grip with coat of arms and engraved 'Day's Patent, Hubbard 126 Newgate'. Hubbard worked at Newgate Street, London between 1827 and 1831. The wood with old repair, length 84.5 cm
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A German World War I Prussian pickelhaube, with white metal fittings including Kaiser crest, with ' In Treue Fest ' motto to base and pikie with twist-off bayonet housing, original nine tongue leather liner. Together with leather belt, the brass buckle white metal centre 'Gott Mit Uns'.
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Japanese Type 30 trainee bayonet, for use on school training rifles, c.1930s to 1945, in scabbard, length 53 cm
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French yataghan sword bayonet for M1866 Chassepot rifle, brass hilt, steel crosspiece with hook quillon, St. Etienne 1871 mark to spine, original steel scabbard, length 71 cm.
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Prussian Model 1811 Blucher Cavalry Trooper's Sabre in scabbard, chromed finish the grip showing some loses, length 97 cm.
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An old Fijian totokia long club, of traditional design, with 'pineapple' head behind a spike beak. Re-polished, length 89 cm. Provenance: Gifted to Dudley Saint (b.1924) (British Colonial Service (Fiji) 1946-70, Asst. Police Superintendent and Aide de Camp to Governor of Fiji Sir Ronald Garvey 1952-58)
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A 19th century Fijian carved wooden ula, the throwing/missile club with traditional root knot ball end, plain mildly tapered shaft and grip, length 42.5 cm.
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An early/mid 20th century Fijian ula, the large throwing club with ridged bulbous head, saw-tooth carved grip, length 45.5 cm.
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An old Trobriand Island sword club, lime inlay to the carving, pierced row of holes to the base with fibre attached, length 65 cm.
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A 19th century Samoan carved wood hand club, the lozenge form blade of diamond section, the grip with notch detail, good old dark patina, length 49.5 cm.
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A pre-European Honolulu Hawaii stone hog-back adze, semi-polished blade, broad fleck chipped body, old label attached detailed 'Fd. in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1870 by Inspector of Works and Given to David Bell by Alex. Young of Honolulu, and in 1933 Exhibited by Miss Napier Bell...', length 225. Provenance: Ex. the Miet Collection, Wellington, then Private Estate Collection.
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A Khmer period bronze deity figure, the multi-armed deity mounted to a stone block, height 23 cm (including stand).
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A pre European Maori stone toki, type 2C, some flaking to proper right side, over-all polished with some pecking evident, length 18.5 cm
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A pre-European Maori toki (adze), with distinctive tang and pecked poll, length 15.5 cm.
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An early 20th century Maori carved pipe, the bowl with a carved stylised head with paua inset eyes, the silver collar hallmarked London 1901, long tapered mouthpiece. Small crack to bowl.
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A pre-European Maori pounamu kuru pendant, auhunga variety, with hourglass suspension hole. [Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 65 Miet Collection], length 9.7 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
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A pre-European Maori greenstone adze (toki), the inanga variety stone with pale silvery green inclusions, flat tapered form, defined groove cut to one lateral margin, polished overall finish with rough unfinished poll. 3.9 x 1.1 x 98.
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A 19th century Maori carved wooden patu, dark old patina, the broad blade with outward facing relief carved figure to one side, length 37 cm.
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A Maori patiti (hatchet), the traditionally carved mid/late 20th century handle with stylised masks and lineal and notch detail, fixed to an old forged iron bladed head, length 36.5 cm.
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A good 20th century Maori whale bone wahaika, of dense whale bone with well proportioned, overlapping lobed blades, stylised mask to butt with inlaid red wax eyes, the finely carved figure with arched back and kotiate to left hand, length 32.5 cm.
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A mid/late 20th century Maori carved wahaika, long curved form, finely detailed figure and mask to butt, length 41 cm.
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A Maori carved whalebone wahaika, of dense whalebone with mask to butt, the large figure arms and legs wrapping around the blade, paua inserts, length 41 cm.
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A pre European Maori toki pounamu (greenstone adze), a Duff type 2B, the poll is partly ground and of irregular shape, the length of one side with evidence of groove and snap division method, flake scar to the other side, curved bevel edge in good condition, length 16 cm. Provenance: Reputedly from the Taranaki area.
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A 20th century scrimshaw whales tooth signed 'C.S. Raleigh', finely incised decoration of a whale destroying a longboat. Inscribed with date 1877, length 13 cm
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A late 19th century carved whalebone walking stick, carved stylised eagle head handle, paua shell insert panel bands with some loses, old repair, length 83.5 cm.
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A late 19th century whalebone walking stick, turned wood plain knob handle, plain tapered whalebone shaft, length 83.5 cm.
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A rare and historic '1863 Government of New Zealand Imperial Peck', the bronze measure engraved with its official measure. Note: The NZ Weights & Measurements government department, now Trading Standards, administers and enforces trade measurement in New Zealand. In doing so they ensure that weighing & measuring equipment and all goods sold by weight, measure or number are accurate.
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A rare and historic graduated set of six '1863 Government of New Zealand' imperial bronze measures, from 1/2 gallon to 1/2 gill, of cylinder form, each engraved with its official measure. The largest, height 15.5 cm, diameter 15.5 cm. Note: The NZ Weights & Measurements government department, now Trading Standards, administers and enforces trade measurement in New Zealand. In doing so they ensure that weighing and measuring equipment and all goods sold by weight, measure or number are accurate.
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A large format vintage photo of a Maori princess, the striking portrait detailed with huia feather, moko kauae and piupiu, diameter 35 cm. In original gilt frame with some molding loss.
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Olive Jones (1893-1982) studio pottery ovoid vase, lustrous matt green glaze, incised signature, height 15.5 cm.
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Olive Jones (1893-1982) studio pottery ovoid vase, blue gloss glaze, incised full signature to base, height 9.5 cm.
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O.C. Stephens pottery vase, uncommon sponged dark khaki green glaze on mottled bright orange. Printed signature mark to base and hand numbered '123', height 9 cm. Note: A similar example illustrated pg.55 'New Zealand Pottery' by Gail Henry 1999.
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Denis O'Connor salt glazed bottle, the encircling wide wavy band with pale red glaze, pierced scared decoration, on dark glazed ground. Impressed potter's mark to reverse, height 18.8 cm.
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A late 19th century Arts & Crafts studio pottery lizard vase, the bottle form body with swollen neck, the body with two sculpted applied lizards. Illegible impressed marks, height 31 cm.
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Tatsuz 'Shimaoka (Japanese 1919-2007) stoneware studio pottery dish, inlaid rope pattern with pale slip. Short foot. Impressed potter's mark, diameter 20.8 cm. Provenance: Ex. The collection of Len Castle.
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An Arts & Crafts copper box commemorating the HMS Foudroyant, the hinged lid embossed with an image of the ship and her dates 1798 and 1897. The ship's name to the front, Raised on four splayed copper riveted legs. 26 x 17 x 12 cm. Note: It is recorded that many items were made from materials recovered from the wreck, see: Cabinet at Monmouth Museum made of the wreckage of the Foudroyant and containing objects also made from the ship.
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An uncommon Clarice Cliff Reynard the Fox sculpture, designed 1936, variable green 'art glaze', double marked and with incised illegible signature, length 23 cm.
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Clarice Cliff Bizarre 'Patina Country' large conical bowl, printed marks to base, diameter 23.5 cm
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'Mamma Sirena Su Piatto' - a ceramic group by Helen Konig Scavini for Ars Lenci, c.1936, modeled as a mermaid and her mer-baby riding on a turtle, signed Lenci, Made in Italy, Turino, XI-XIII, X, height 32 cm, small chip on fin. Sitting on a circular base, signed 'Lenci, Made in Italy Torino 11-XIII-' and with paper label inscribed 495/A, diameter 45.5 cm. Ref: https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-mamma-sirena-su-piatto-a-lenci-ceramic-5434196/?
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An Art Deco facetted clear glass decanter and six glass set, oval cylindrical form with heavy base sections. Some minor chipping.
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A very large Galle copy cameo glass vase, the double overlay mauve and green cut-away in various floral designs. Inverse trumpet form, height 63.5 cm.
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An Art Deco bronzed spelter 'La Danse' lady lamp, the young semi naked woman with bob haircut standing on one leg supporting the lamp in her right hand. Labeled to base. Raised on turned dark marble base. Lacking shade, height 48.5 cm.
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A set of six Waterford Crystal champagne glasses, etched marks. Plain star cut.
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A set of six Waterford Crystal champagne glasses, etched marks. Fine diamond and repeating oval cut
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A set of six Waterford Crystal champagne flutes, Lismore pattern, etched marks.
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A Victorian Spode blue and white mazarin, decorated with a scene from the Caramanian series, based on Luigi Mayer's 'Views in the Ottoman Empire' impressed mark to base. 33 x 23 cm.
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Two old Wedgwood graduated jugs, decorated in the Fallow Deer pattern, height 120 and 15 cm.
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Three pieces of Victorian blue and white china, Queen Victoria commemorative mug, an invalid cup and an Imperial Measure mug, some old damage.
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A Victorian Spode blue and white two handled warming plate, decorated with a scene from the Caramanian series, based on Luigi Mayer's 'Views in the Ottoman Empire', impressed mark to base, old crazing, diameter 30 cm.
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An c.1900 Royal Crown Derby Imari banquet dinner service, includes 13 dinner plates, 8 + 6 side plates, 12 wide bowls, 5 graduated ashettes and 4 various tureens (3 lidded and 2 with trays). Pattern 3615. Some faults.
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A Royal Doulton 'Reynard the Fox' 16 piece coffee service, comprising coffee pot, hot water pot, milk jug, sugar bowl, six coffee cans and saucers, each with angular handles moulded as a horse riding whip, extending to braided lash forming part of the base, the body of each decorated with a fox painted in colours and moulded in low relief, the fox depicted in various poses, reserved against a white ground, coffee pot, height 20 cm high, green printed factory marks. Restoration to pot spout and faint crack…
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A Royal Worcester lidded specimen vase painted by Stinton, of deer in a highland landscape with a stag to the front., signed. Printed marks including Maple and 263/H, height 22.5 cm.
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A Royal Worcester fruit painted vase by Morley, trumpet neck, singed. Printed marks including Maple and F111, height 15 cm.
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A late 19th century Chinese carved ivory card case, the finely detailed panels with figures, buildings and gardens, slide-off lid. 9.6 x 5.8 cm.
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A Chinese carved table screen, with carved jade panel of sinuous vines with bird in carved wood frame and stand. 21 x 9 x 21 cm.
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An old Oriental tall carved wooden figure of Shou Lao, traditionally represented with large forehead, peaches and staff. Floor standing, height 89 cm.
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A fine Chinese porcelain famille rose statuette of the Bodhisattva Puxian, seated on a six-tusk white elephant. Gilt seal Qing Jiaqing mark under the belly. Fingers of left hand professionally restored, width 22 cm
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An old Chinese oval scalloped famille rose bowl, the orange red highlighted florals including insects, gilt highlights, minor chipping to rim, length 27.3 cm.
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A Chinese Qing porcelain bottle vase, flattened hexagonal section, decorated in underglaze blue and famille rose enamels highlighted with gilt, height 29.5 cm.
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A 19th century Chinese blue and white lidded pot, with shishi finial, finely painted with leafy tendrils, the handle lugs with captured wire handles, diameter 16.5 cm, height 16.5 cm
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