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The Collection of the Late Bruce & Odette McLeod - Part 1 — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:656
Sale Title:The Collection of the Late Bruce & Odette McLeod - Part 1Lots with images:656
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:587
Date:3-Oct-2021
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French Louis XV style bombe cabinet, the curved front set with upper drawer, above a curved door set with putto roundel, opening to shelves above a lower drawer, on four cabriole legs with gilt mounts, 150 x 69 x 38 cm
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Large cast iron outdoor urn and stand, of classical form, decorated with border of flower heads and acanthus scrolls, flanked by handles, with lower lobed body, on a circular foot on pedestal stand, total height 145 cm
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Late 19th century French giltwood and pietra dura table, with a rectangular pietra dura top, decorated with vases, jugs, pearl necklace and shells in semi precious stones, on a carved and turned support, on four outward sweeping legs accented with acanthus carving, 80 x 72 x 51 cm
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Large German porcelain centrepiece, marked Dresden to vase, in the form of three putti supporting a petalled rim bowl, raised on a stepped pedestal base, in tones of blue, white and pink, accented with gilt, height 38 cm
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Belgian terracotta figure group, depicting two seated young children beside a bed of roses, raised on a fluted and beaded edge gilt painted plinth, stamped made in Belgium #1797 verso and signed Herman Heusers, height 34 x length 47 cm
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Extensive Delft blue and white part dinner service comprising sixteen main plates, five salad plates, twelve bowls, ten teacups, ten saucers, ten side plates, one teapot, one creamer, one sugar bowl, three lidded bowls, two oval serving trays, one twin handled bowl, one serving bowl, two circular trays, eleven pip dishes, two small bowls, two small dishes, together with eleven other Delft blue and white plates (quantity)
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Large Meissen twin handled porcelain urn, with large twin shell capped acanthus handles, the body hand painted to each side with flowers and foliage, the whole accented with acanthus and various decorative borders, raised on a circular foot, in cobalt and white with gilt accents, blue crossed swords mark to base, height 61 cm
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Copeland parian bust of Daniel O'Connell, naturalistically modelled, raised on a socle base, 'J.E.Jones/Sculp./1846/Dan'OConnell// Reduced by B Cheverton' verso, stamped Copelands porcelain statuary to base, height 25 cm
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Art Union of London parian bust, of Apollo, modelled by C.Delpech, dated 1861, Apollo's head turned to the left with robes over left shoulder, height 37 cm
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Rare Royal Doulton 'Digger' porcelain figure, depicted standing in uniform and slouch hat on a molded circular base, in a brown glaze, by Ernest light and Harry Noke, numbered 668504 to base, height 30 cm
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German Karl Ens porcelain figure, depicting Mephisto in a bright blue coat with yellow lining and blue hat with white feather, standing on a square base, blue windmill mark to base, height 25 cm
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Wedgwood Masterpiece series Athena vase and cover, marked No.106AW to base, made in England, with original box and papers, edition 106/200, in Royal Blue, sage green and white jasper, height 24 cm
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Pair of stunning George II sterling silver salts, hallmarked London, 1758, D.E (David Hennell - specialist maker of salts), of squat baluster form decorated with figures, faces and buildings in the Chinoiserie manner, raised on three splayed leaf feet, with blue glass liners, total weight 217gm (without liners), height 5 cm and diameter 8 cm (2)
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Early 20th century American sterling silver coffee pot, marked Gebelein, sterling Boston, with acorn floral finial, above a pilgrim pear shaped body accented with s-scroll handles, decorated with acanthus accents, on an oval foot with gadrooned borders, total weight 781gm, height 26 cm
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Set of four Queen Anne sterling silver Hanoverian spoons, hallmarked London, John Ladyman, c.1707, with tapering handle, engraved with crest with anchor, total weight 296gm, length 20 cm (4) purchased: David Morris, United Kingdom, 1983
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William IV sterling silver fish knife, hallmarked London, 1833, with heavy handle in the form of a fish entwined with coral, the pierced blade decorated with whale in pursuit of three fish in water, total weight 273gm, length 28 cm
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Irish George IV sterling silver teapot, hallmarked Dublin, 1829, E.C, of lobed melon shape with wooden c-scroll handles and rococo style spout, on shaped circular foot, total weight 717 gm, height 16 cm and length 28 cm
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William IV sterling silver meat skewer, hallmarked London, 1831, W.B (possibly William Bateman), with loop handle, with shell motif above fiddle pattern handle and tapering blade, total weight 157gm, length 33 cm
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William IV sterling silver meat skewer, hallmarked London, 1833, W.C (William Chawner) with reeded loop handle terminating to shell motif, with fiddle handle and tapering blade, total weight 130gm, length 30 cm
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Very large Hanau silver serving spoon, marked, in Hanoverian pattern with oval shaped bowl, total weight 290gm, length 42 cm
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Stunning Art Deco liqueur set, in vibrant yellow glass, comprising decanter with elaborate fanned stopper and six square form glasses, a/f, height of decanter 25 cm (7)
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French Etling glass figure of Madonna, depicted standing with hands in prayer, on a circular base, moulded Etling France verso, height 21 cm
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19th century Bohemian ruby glass vase, with flared scalloped rim, with white overlay and gilt starburst accents, a/f, height 31.5 cm
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Stunning 19th century French opaline vase, of slender baluster form rising to a flaring rim, minimally decorated in gilt enamel with key fret border to neck, above stipple and floral decoration to the body, raised on a sloping circular foot with further stipple adornment, height 41 cm
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Pair of 19th century French glass vases, each with a flared neck, above a bulbous body with hand painted portrait medallion, accented with gilt, above a circular foot, height 25 cm (2)
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18th century onion glass bottle, in dark green/ brown with pontil mark to base, the tapering neck set with a collared rim, height 20 cm
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18th century onion glass bottle, in dark green with pontil base, with tapering neck and collar to the rim, height 20 cm
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French green opaline glass jewellery casket, of rounded rectangular form, the hinged cover accented with gilt mounts, height 11 cm and length 14.5 cm
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Georgian mahogany knife box, converted to a compendium, decorated with string inlay and sterling silver escutcheon with shield, height 34 cm and width 23 cm
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Beautiful pair of French late 19th century ormolu Louis XV style candlesticks, with leaf shaped sconces, above a spiraled support heavily decorated with scrolls, flowers and shell work, raised on a circular scrolled base on three feet, height 27 cm (2)
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Late 19th century bronze inkwell, the cover set with acorn finial, the inkwell of squat form, raised on three faun mask legs terminating in paw feet, height 12 cm
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Pair of 19th century bronze candlestick urns, in patinated finish, cast in the form of twin handled urns with domed covers and acorn finials, the covers inverting to reveal a bulbous candlestick socket with removable sconce, each raised above a rectangular stepped pedestal decorated with Gothic tracery, height 30 cm (2)
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19th century bronze Askos pitcher, in the classical Greek style, originally used for oils and unguents, of organic form with foliate themed loop handle, with two goats set to the gadrooned lip, with cherub and foliate decoration to the base of handle, a/f (handle with past repairs), height 20.5 cm and length 19.5 cm
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19th century Russian icon and oklad, of rectangular form, painted with image of Christ Pantocrater, with gilt oklad, 17 x 14 cm, in a wooden kiot with hinged glass door, 25 x 22 cm (kiot)
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19th century Russian icon and oklad, of rectangular form, painted with image of mother of God and child Iverskaya, surrounded by gilt metal oklad, 17 x 14 cm (icon), set within a gilt frame and wooden kiot with hinged glass door, 25 x 21.5 cm (kiot)
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19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form, painted with image of mother of God and child Iverskaya, surrounded by silver oklad, impressed Russian marks, 12.5 x 10.5 cm (icon), set within a gilt frame and wooden kiot with hinged glass door, 20 x 18 cm (kiot)
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19th century Russian icon and oklad, of rectangular form, painted with mother of God and child, surrounded by silver oklad, impressed Russian marks, 22 x 18 cm (kiot)
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Extensive Russian silver cutlery service, with Russian hallmarks, marked 84 Alexander Virjohovsky, Kiev, the knives with stainless steel Gerlach blades, comprising twenty four main knives, twenty four dessert knives, twenty four main forks, twenty three salad forks, twenty four tablespoons, twenty four dessert spoons, twenty three teaspoons, twelve coffee spoons, two gravy ladles, fish knife, asparagus tongs, ladle, cake slice and a butter knife, all decorated with three sheafs of wheat united by ribbon,…
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Russian silver cutlery service, marked 84, comprising twelve main knives, twelve salad knives, twelve main forks, twelve salad forks, twelve tablespoons, twelve dessert spoons, twelve teaspoons, ladle, cake slice, fish server, tea strainer, pair of salts, napkin holder, two spoons, sugar tongs, pair of salt spoons, salt shovel, all with engraved decoration, with gilt bowls and tines, the knives with stainless steel blades, total weight 6.09kg (including stainless steel blades) and 4.21kg (without knives)
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19th century Russian porcelain tea set, by the Gardner factory, comprising twelve teacups and saucers, six coffee cups and saucers, six side plates, four tea/coffee pots, three creamers, three slops bowls, two covered sugar bowls, one cake plate and covered butter dish, all hand painted with roundels of flowers on a maroon/pink ground (56 pieces) note: the Gardner porcelain factory was significant for being the first private porcelain factory in Russia, as the Imperial porcelain factory, which was founded…
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19th century Russian porcelain part tea set, by Gardner factory, comprising nine cups, six saucers, two teapots and two matched Gardner cups and saucers (19)
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Georgian horn and tortoiseshell snuff box, of rounded rectangular form, the hinged tortoiseshell panelled cover inlaid with fifty two square ivory panels, with thumbpiece, height 3.5 cm and length 9.5 cm
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19th century tortoiseshell and gilt box and cover, of shaped rectangular form, the hinged cover decorated with inset watercolour landscape scene depicting English hunters on horseback with hounds, set within a gilt border, a/f, 2.5 x 8 x 5.5 cm
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Danish 830 silver cigarette case, marked 830S, Elw for E.L.Weimann Copenhagen, c. 1897-1937, the exterior decorated with central monogram and various names in relief, the gilt interior engraved with various names, total weight 130gm, 10.5 x 9 cm
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Interesting Georgian silver and leather snuff box, of oval form, with hinged leather cover set with oval medallion engraved with monogram, impressed Laycock under cover, a/f (cover hinge damaged), length 9 cm note: interesting lawsuit regarding the patent of manufacturing leather into snuff boxes - John Laycock of Bradford, in the County of York V. Thomas Clark Leather-Case maker in Edinburgh.
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Niello spectacles case, with continuous floral decoration, length 12.5 cm
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Early 19th century portrait mourning miniature, portrait of a gentleman, depicted with a black coat and silk tie, of oval form, watercolour on ivory, the verso with interwoven locks of hair with initials PM, set within a gilt bordered cobalt blue glass backing, image height 7.5 x width 5.3 cm
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Late 18th century portrait miniature, portrait of a gentleman, depicted wearing a blue coat and white silk tie, of oval form, watercolour on ivory, the verso with interwoven locks of hair below gilt tooled initials, set within an unmarked gilt finish frame, image height 7.4 x width 5.8 cm
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Thwaites and Reed skeleton Athenase strike dome clock, the dial of circular form set with Roman numerals, with silvered finish set within a brass body, with eight day spring wound passing clock, striking on the hour, the whole on an onyx base with glass dome cover, height 20 cm
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Viennese enamel and gilt metal sleigh clock, the circular dial with Roman numerals and hand painted castle scene set within a swan figurehead, the sleigh decorated with hand painted scenes after Jean Antoine Watteau, with pill box set to the back, height 11.5 cm and length 15.5 cm
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Beautiful large Chinese carved ivory figure, depicting Kwan Yin standing holding a staff behind her back and a branch of flowers in her other hand, with flowing robes, on wooden stand, height 37 cm and 42 cm (including stand)
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Magnificent and large pair of Chinese late Qing Dynasty ivory figures, following the natural form, one depicting Kwan Yin standing and wearing a robe with peacock design, with one hand behind her back holding a staff and flowers, the other hand to the front holding a basket of flowers, the other figure in the form of a warrior, depicted standing with sword clasped to the front wearing military dress and peacock feathers to the back, incised character marks to base, on stands height 64 cm and 67 cm (not…
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Chinese polychrome porcelain vase, of baluster form with an everted rim, decorated with reserves of phoenix and flowers, in colourful tones on a blue ground decorated with flowers and foliate scrolls, six character mark within double rings to base, height 41 cm
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Pair of Chinese turquoise ground porcelain vases, of lobed bottle form, with applied porcelain peaches and branches, the body decorated with stylised lotus and foliate scrolls, seal mark to base, height 32 cm (2)
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Chinese porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, the exterior in a lavender glaze with cafe au lait rim, seal mark to base, height 14.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese cloisonne dog incense holders, depicted seated with head turned, decorated with taotie motifs, in tones of red, pink, green and blue, the tails acting as holders for incense, length 10 cm
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Pair of Chinese ivory figures, depicting a standing emperor and empress, dressed in robes and holding a sword and ruyi sceptre, on stands, height 40 cm (not including stands) (2)
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Chinese yellow Peking glass vase, of gu form, in rich yellow tones, with incised mark to base, height 24.5 cm
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Chinese garlic-mouth glass vase, the bulbous body rising to a waisted neck and terminating at a garlic head shaped mouth, in amber tones with interior fleck finish, height 27 cm
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Chinese orange Peking glass vase, of baluster form with slightly flared cylindrical neck, decorated continuously in relief with fish, ducks and lotus in a pond scene, seal mark to base, height 22.5 cm
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Chinese Peking glass twin fish vase, in rich orange tones, seal mark to base, a/f (crack to one) height 20 cm
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Chinese celadon bowl, of deep conventional form with a flared rim, the interior decorated with hand painted persimmon branches with bats, the exterior with similar decoration, in tones of green, orange, pink, and yellow on a light green ground, raised on a short circular foot, with six character underglaze blue mark to base, height 8.5 x diameter 22 cm
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Pair of Chinese Doucai porcelain bowls, of conventional form, the exterior decorated continuously with stylised foliate scroll motifs featuring bats, set between blue double line borders to the lip and foot, with six character mark to base, height 6.5 x diameter 13 cm (2)
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Chinese porcelain dragon dish, of shallow circular form, the interior finely decorated with opposing five clawed dragons contesting a central pearl, surrounded by stylised flames and clouds within a double line border to the rim, in red enamels with gilt accent to the pearl, the exterior decorated minimally with scrolling blossom tendrils, with six character mark to base in red, height 4 x diameter 21.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain 'Da Ji' wall panel, in the form of a double gourd with ribbon, decorated with two character cartouche and bats on an iron red ground with geometric gilt overlay, with six character mark, height 35 x width 22 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form leading to a slightly spreading rim, decorated with landscape scene with figure on a mythical beast with onlooker, set amongst pine trees and rocky outcrops, with incised border to rim and foot, height 16.5 cm
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Pair of large Chinese red lacquer panels, of rectangular form, decorated with figures in a mountainous landscape with pagodas and river, surrounded by stylised lotus and foliate border, 113 x 78 cm
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Georgian mahogany occasional table, with square top accented with stringing, above a turned support on three inward splayed legs, 74 x 51 x 52 cm
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Stunning French 19th century cast iron and painted occasional table, with a circular top painted with a scene of a classical terrace with urn, flowers and birds, supported on three scrolling legs, on a scrolled pedestal base, height 71 cm and diameter 68 cm
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Regency style sofa table, in mahogany, with double drop sides, set with an apron drawer with turned handle, above turned supports united by a central reed stretcher, flanked by four splayed legs with brass paw feet, 74 x 148 x 66 cm
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Irish Georgian tilt-top tea table, with a circular top with a carved scalloped border, on turned support, on three carved ball and claw feet, 73 x 74 cm
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Late 19th century serving table, of long rectangular top, on twin turned supports united by a turned stretcher on four splayed legs, 76 x 152 x 50 cm
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Late George II/III mahogany desk, with a rectangular top, set with a central apron drawer flanked by two deep drawers, on cylindrical legs with pad feet, 77 x 50 x 126 cm
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French Louis XV style occasional table, with a shaped square top inlaid with flowers, above a drawer with lion drop ring handle, raised on four cabriole legs with gilt acanthus and scroll mounts, 77 x 59 x 56 cm
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Extremely large giltwood and gesso overmantle mirror, set with carved crest rail above a central mirror, flanked by two rectangular mirrors, 114 x 205 cm
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Australian Aboriginal hunting boomerang, Queensland, of typical curved form, on stand, length 72 cm
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Australian Aboriginal hunting boomerang, Queensland, of typical curved form, on stand, length 81 cm
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Australian Aboriginal hunting boomerang, Queensland, of typical curved form, on stand, length 55 cm
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Australian Aboriginal hunting boomerang, Queensland, of typical curved form, incised with images of emus, on stand, length 56 cm
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Australian Aboriginal hunting boomerang, Queensland, of typical curved form, with carving marks to body, length 68 cm
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Australian Aboriginal boomerang, Queensland, of typical curved form, on stand, length 50 cm
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Australian Aboriginal hunting boomerang, Queensland, of typical curved form, on stand, length 65 cm
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English sterling silver part cutlery service, in Kings pattern, hallmarked Sheffield, 1992-96, Rc, comprising twelve main forks, twelve salad forks, twelve bouillon spoons, twelve dessert spoons, five tablespoons, ladle, two gravy ladles, twelve teaspoons, twelve coffee spoons, twelve fish knives, twelve fish forks, twelve main knives, twelve dessert knives, four sauce ladles, preserve spoon, berry spoon, salad serving fork and spoon, cheese knife, carving knife, fork and sharpening steel, total weight 10…
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German sterling silver part cutlery service, by Wilkens, comprising eight main forks, eight salad forks, two table spoons, eight bouillon spoons, eight dessert spoons, eight teaspoons, eight salad knives, eight main knives and a carving knife and fork, with acanthus and floral decoration, total weight 3642gm (including knives) and 1972gm (without knives)
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Set of four George III sterling silver salts, hallmarked London, 1788, GG (George gray), in Adams taste, of boat form, set with a beaded rim and pierced surround, decorated with engraved floral swags, raised on four feet, with blue glass liners, total weight 176gm (without liners), length 8.7 cm (4)
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George III sterling silver sugar basket, hallmarked London, 1796, makers mark rubbed (probably Edward Aldridge), of deep boat form, with loop handle, the exterior with engraved border and shaped foot, with gilt interior, total weight 179gm, 9 x 13 cm
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Continental silver teapot, of lobed melon form, set with ivory finial and handle, raised on a scalloped circular spreading foot, total weight 595gm (including ivory handles), length 29 cm
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English 19th century wine funnel, of squat baluster form, in three sections, height 20 cm
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English late 18th century Sheffield silver on copper pedestal basket, in Adams taste, of boat form, with pierced upper gallery edge, above a tapering body engraved with floral swags and crest, on a ribbed oval foot, with loop handle, total height 20 cm
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Pair of George IV sterling silver candlesticks, hallmarked London, 1826, I.W (Waterhouse), with removable sconces, above urn shaped supports with c-scroll and shell decoration, weighted, height 21 cm (2)
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Six heavy Victorian sterling silver dessert spoons hallmarked Exeter, 1863, J.S (John stone), in fiddle pattern with reeded handles and engraved 'C', total weight 319gm, length 17.5 cm (6)
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Six heavy Victorian sterling silver dessert forks, hallmarked London, 1858, Ga (Chawner & Co (George William Adams), in fiddle pattern with reeded handles, total weight 341gm, length 17.5 cm (6)
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Six heavy George IV sterling silver table forks, hallmarked London, 1829, Wc (William Chawner II), in fiddle pattern with reeded handles, with engraved dragon crest to back of handle, total weight 521gm, length 20.5 cm (6)
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Six heavy George III sterling silver table spoons, hallmarked London, 1814/17/19, G.P, Il//Hl and Wl///Wf, in fiddle pattern with reeded handles with engraved monogram 'A', total weight 433gm, length 21.5 cm (6)
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Pair of Russian silver stag head stirrup cups, marked 84, Moscow, c.1908-1926, realistically modelled as a stag head, with applied oak leaves, total weight 284gm, height 10.5 cm (2)
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Scottish Victorian cast sterling silver salt, hallmarked Edinburgh, 1861, W. M, the cast body decorated with draped floral garlands, raised on four shell tern feet, with blue glass liner, total weight 122gm (without liner), length 10 cm
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George III sterling silver card tray, hallmarked London, 1780, W.P (William Plummer), of oval form with bright cut decoration and beaded rim, raised on four hoof feet, total weight 137gm, 2.5 x 15.5 x 11.5 cm
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George III sterling silver card tray, hallmarked London, 1800, makers mark rubbed (possibly W.P), of oval form with bright cut decoration and central wreath motif, raised on four splayed feet, total weight 95gm, 2 x 15.2 x 11 cm
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George III sterling silver cream jug, hallmarked London, 1791, R.H (Robert Hennell), with sparrow beak neck and loop handle, the baluster body decorated with central s-scroll cartouche with floral surrounds, raised on a circular foot, total weight 178gm, height 13 cm
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Scottish Georgian sterling silver wine funnel, with rubbed marks, of plain form with reeded border, total weight 86gm, height 13 cm
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