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Traditional Antiques; Antiquities — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:415
Sale Title:Traditional Antiques; AntiquitiesLots with images:414
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:309
Date:29-Oct-2022
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Set of four Regency chairs and two carvers, c.1815 with curved crest rails, with inlaid brass frieze work, above a centre inlaid panel, flanked by reeded supports, with scrolled arms, all with covered drop in seats on four sabre legs, restored for strength (6)
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Late 19th century French gilt folding mirror, set with a central arched mirror with ornate cartouche and acanthus crest rail, with acanthus border, flanked by a pair of rectangular mirrors, 86c, x 123 cm (extended)
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Set of four 19th century Chippendale style chairs and two carvers, set with a shaped crest rail carved with acanthus and rosettes, above a centre splat flanked by reeded sides, with a tapestry drop in seat on cabriole legs, with ball and claw feet (6)
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Large early Victorian four door secretaire bookcase, in mahogany, set with a stepped pediment, above a carved wave motif frieze, set above four astragal glass doors opening to fitted shelves, above a breakfront top, with a gadrooned edge, with central fall front, above three deep drawers flanked by panel doors, the whole accented with fluted volute columns and raised on carved spherical feet, a/f to door, 254 cm x 240 cm x 56 cm
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Set of ten early 20th century Chippendale style chairs, ensuite to previous lot, set with shaped crest rails, with carved rosettes and centre splats, flanked by reeded supports, above a covered drop in seat, on cabriole legs with ball and claw feet (10)
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Pair of Russian sauce ladles, possibly marked 84, decorated with monogram and foliate handle, total weight 129gm, length 17.5 cm (2)
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Eleven German silver table spoons, marked 800, total weight 588gm, length 21 cm (11)
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Ten German silver main forks, marked 800, total weight 543gm, length 21 cm (10)
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Eight German silver main knives, marked 800, total weight 569gm (including stainless steel blades), length 25 cm (8)
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Six William IV sterling silver table forks, hallmarked London, 1834, R.B (Richard Britton), in fiddle pattern, with engraved initials to underside of terminal, total weight 477gm, length 20 cm (6)
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Four George IV/William IV sterling silver forks, hallmarked London, 1823, R.P, one marked 1834, in fiddle pattern, total weight 279gm, length 20.5 cm (4)
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Seven Russian silver teaspoons, marked 84, total weight 213gm, length 15.5 cm (7)
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Victorian sterling silver fish fork, hallmarked London, 1858, Sh//DC (Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater), in fiddle pattern, with bright cut decoration to tines, total weight 116gm, length 26 cm
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Five William IV sterling silver dessert forks, hallmarked London, 1834/35, W.J and R.B, in fiddle pattern, total weight 225gm, length 17 cm (5)
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Pair of William IV sterling silver dessert spoons, hallmarked London, 1834, R.B (Richard Britton), in fiddle pattern, with engraved initials to terminal, total weight 78gm, length 17.5 cm (2)
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Edwardian sterling silver sovereign, vesta and stamp case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1909, Whh (William hair & Hasler), of rounded rectangular form, with side hinged top cover set with striker and opening to reveal match storage, with larger front hinged compartment opening to reveal a sprung sovereign and half sovereign compartment below a stamp holder set to the inner cover, total weight 63gm, 7 cm x 5.3 cm
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George III sterling silver patch box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1800, it (John Thornton), of book form with a hinged front cover, with bright cut foliate decoration with dash borders, with light incised decoration to sides mimicking pages of a book, total weight 9.3gm, 3.5 cm x 2 cm
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George IV gilt sterling silver vinaigrette, hallmarked Birmingham, 1825, T.S (Thomas Shaw), of rectangular form with a heavily embossed cover depicting thistle and acorns, with reeded edging and an engine turned base, opening to reveal a pierced foliate grille with side hinge, total weight 26.42gm, 4 cm x 2.5 cm
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George III sterling silver patch box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1796, Sp (Samuel Pemberton), of circular form with bright cut decoration and initials to cover, well hallmarked to interior, total weight 6.27gm, diameter 2.3 cm
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Georgian sterling silver patch box, hallmarked Birmingham, no date mark, Sp (Samuel Pemberton), with King George reign mark, of rectangular form with a side set hinged cover, decorated with bright cut leaf border surrounding a rectangular blank reserve, verso with depiction of a flower head and foliage within decorative borders, total weight 5.67gm, length 2.7 cm
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Edwardian sterling silver caddy spoon, hallmarked Edinburgh, 1911, Robb/ Ballater (William Robb), with a heart shaped bowl decorated in relief with scene of Balmoral castle, with thistle themed handle set with lion rampant and the Union Crown, total weight 18.15gm, length 9 cm
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William IV sterling silver caddy spoon, hallmarked Exeter, 1832, Ws (William sweet), featuring oval shaped bowl with scalloped decoration and fiddle shaped handle, total weight 9.33gm, length 9.5 cm
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19th century Russian silver caddy spoon, marked 84, with mark for Kostroma,1876, of shovel form, with bright cut decoration to underside, total weight 9gm, length 9.5 cm
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George V sterling silver mesh purse, with English sterling silver import marks, London, 1912, to clasp, accented with acorn and floral motifs, total weight 286gm
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19th century Moser glass scent bottle and stopper, in amber glass, decorated continuously with enameled insects and foliage, numbered in gilt to base and base of stopper, height 13.5 cm
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19th century Moser glass bud vase, of compressed quatrefoil form, in green glass with enameled insects and oak leaf decoration, with silvered panels to each side, raised on three gilt scrolled feet, with gilt accents, height 9 cm
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19th century Moser glass bud vase, of compressed quatrefoil form, in ruby red glass with impressed scene depicting birds amongst flowers and foliage, raised on three gilt scroll feet, height 14.5 cm
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19th century Venetian glass goblet, of facetted form, decorated with repeating cartouches displaying stylised floral medallions, with gilt and enameled borders, height 14.5 cm
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19th century Moser glass demi tasse and saucer, of quatrefoil form, in purple and clear glass, decorated with enamel flowers and foliage, with gilt c-scroll accents, numbered in gilt to base of teacup, height of teacup 5 cm, diameter of saucer 11 cm (2)
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19th century Moser glass teacup and saucer, of quatrefoil form, in pink and clear glass, decorated with applied acorns, with gilt and enamel accents, numbered in gilt to base of teacup, height of teacup 8 cm, diameter of saucer 14 cm (2)
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19th century Moser glass ewer, of bulbous form with loop handle and tapering spout, in cobalt blue crystal with all over gilt decoration displaying fern motifs on a floral ground, with white enamel accents, on a circular foot, height 24.5 cm
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Fine pair of William IV dining chairs, with curved crest rail, above a finely carved splat, above an over-covered seat, raised on fluted legs (2)
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Regency rosewood carver, with a curved crest rail, above a well carved horizontal splat, with attached cushion and drop in seat, flanked by a pair of scrolled arms with reeded apron on four reed legs
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Rare Queen Anne pressed horn box and cover by John Obrisset, c.1710, of oval form, adorned with arms of Sir Francis Drake, the field with wavy fess between two stars, the helmet adorned with a globe below a three-masted ship under sail and a hand appearing out of the clouds holding a golden rope, the continents indicated within the field surrounding the globe and 'Drake' faintly inscribed above the ship, elaborate scrolling foliate mantle and below the motto 'Sic Parvis Magna' (Greatness from small…
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Georgian navigation Necessaire and etui, in tortoiseshell, set with dividers, compass and ivory ruler signed by Schmalcalder, the strand London, the top set with silver plaque and initials, height 13.2 cm
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19th century French ormolu and moss agate necessaire and etui, of tapering form set with panels of moss agate, surrounded by gilt work displaying dogs, scrolls and flowers, opening to penknife decorated with insects, a snuff spoon and pencil holder, a/f, length 9.5 cm
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Italian 18th century Maiolica 'Ihs' font, with shaped back, with Ihs roundel, above a lobed well, accented in tones of green, yellow and blue, height 24 cm
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George III enamel patch box, c.1780, of oval form, inscribed 'Remember the Giver,' decorated with Arcadia scene in black and white, with interior mirror, the lower section in pink, length 4 cm
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George III Bilston enamel patch box, c.1780, of rectangular form, inscribed 'Always the Same,' decorated with bird and foliage, opening to a mirror, with pale blue body, length 3.8 cm
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Extremely well carved 18th century mother of pearl box and cover, probably Dutch school, every panel carved including the base, the top panel displaying an interior scene of figures with one holding a knife and with a victim on the floor, the sides carved with dog hunting, cupid and swan and castle scenes, the base carved with a figure on donkey flanked by two figures, the whole in the manner or school of J.B. Barckhuysen, 6.5 cm x 3 cm x 4.4 cm
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Georgian agate snuff box and cover, of shaped oval form, decorated in mottled red, orange and opaque tones, with brass mounts, length 6.2 cm
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Beautiful pair of George III chairs, with rectangular backs set with central vertical splat with carved leaf motifs, flanked by a pair of fine reeded vertical splats, above a generous over-covered seat, with tapering faceted legs (2)
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Victorian shagreen and gilded brass Cheroot case, by Leuchars, 38 Piccadilly, London, of rectangular form, of handsome proportions set with shagreen panels to each side, opening to a fitted silk interior, stamped to interior, 11.5 cm x 7.5 cm
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Austrian terracotta figure group, depicting two figures standing arm in arm, the gentleman wearing a top hat and the lady holding a fan, height 34.5 cm
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Large Victorian travelling writing slope, of deep rectangular form, in mahogany, set with banded border and ebony stringing, opening to a fitted tooled leather writing slope, the side set with fitted drawer with inkwell, the whole flanked by solid loop handles, 45 cm x 16 cm x 24.5 cm
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Good 19th century slender bookcase, with a straight pediment above a pair of glazed doors, opening to shelves, above a pillow drawer, above a pair of paneled doors, 224 cm x 123 cm x 52 cm
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Georgian oak circular top occasional table, the circular top on petit bird cage support, above a turned support on three splayed legs, height 69.5 cm, diameter 73.5 cm
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Victorian three piece salon suite, comprising sofa, grandmother and grandfather chair, with floral upholstery in tones of blue and cream, on turned legs with porcelain casters, with additional cushions, a/f, height of sofa 94 cm and length of sofa 195 cm (3)
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Edwardian three seater settee, with buttoned balloon backs, united by carved open work scrolling, above a generous seat in a cream fabric, with scrolled and padded arms, on four legs with porcelain casters, length of three seater 183 cm
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Victorian three piece salon suite, comprising three seater, grandmother and grandfather chair, with circular buttoned backs, above a generous seat in a cream fabric, on turned legs with porcelain casters, length of three seater 180 cm (3)
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Victorian double back lounge, in walnut, with twin roundels to back and central carved medallion, above covered and upholstered seat, with padded arms and cabriole legs, length 133 cm
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Jordanian green faience dish, of circular form, incised with circular motifs, a/f, diameter 10.5 cm
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Luristan bronze spear head and socket, c.10th century, with facetted pointed form spear leading to tapering socket with curved end, in display case, length 27 cm
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Luristan bronze spear head and socket, c.10th century, with leaf form spear leading to tapering socket, in display case, length 28.5 cm
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Pre-Columbian pottery figure, c.100 B.C, in the form of a man with head dress, a/f, height 15 cm
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Egyptian Steatite scarab, c.1479-1070 B.C, in the form of a scarab, with inscription verso, a/f, with display case, length 2 cm
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Egyptian stone cup and palette, made for application of kohl, the cup of cylindrical form, with circular palette, in tones of white and cream, a/f, with letter of authenticity (2) purchased: Antiquarius, New Zealand, 2006
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Roman pottery oil lamp, 4th century A.D, from Jerusalem, of typical form, decorated with line and geometric motifs, with letter of authenticity, in display case, length 10 cm
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Bronze age terracotta bowl, c.3,200-2900 BC, probably Transjordan, with sloping sides, painted with hatching motifs in brown/red coloured pigment, with letter of authenticity, diameter 11.5 cm purchased: Antiquarius, New Zealand, 2006
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Early 20th century German Art Nouveau jewellery casket, by Erhard & Sohne, of rectangular form, beautifully decorated with flowers and foliage, mark to base, 6 cm x 13.5 cm x 9 cm
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Tortoiseshell playing card box, of petit rectangular form, with a hinged cover set with a plain silver shield, opening to reveal a set of playing cards, 7.5 cm x 5.5 cm x 5.5 cm
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Mid 19th century string inlaid tea caddy, of rectangular form with a hinged cover, opening to reveal twin compartments, with a removable hinged storage container and a circular recess for glass bottle, with red felt lining to interior and green to base, a/f (some lifting/ damage to veneers), 14.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 14 cm
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19th century German pewter and glass tankard, in classical revival style, the amber glass fitted with pewter cover with acorn finial, with faun thumbpiece and pewter overlay pierced with masks, swags and c-scrolls, height 24 cm
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Pair of Russian Imperial porcelain plates, c.1850, with green factory mark of Alexander II, a/f (chip to plate edge), diameter 25 cm (2)
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Pair of Royal Worcester cabinet plates, of circular form with a shaped rim, decorated with hand painted fruit, on a green and gilt ground, green factory stamp to base, one a/f, diameter 22 cm (2)
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Limoges Kaikemon style porcelain jewellery casket, hand painted with flowers and insects, 8 cm x 15 cm x 10.5 cm
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Zsolnay of Hungary figural jug, stamped to base, in an iridescent green/blue glaze, set to sides with depictions of female peasant workers and wheat in ochre tones, height 17 cm
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Two Royal Doulton 'Blue Beard' figures, both marked H.N.2105, Copr 1952, comprising one older and one newer example, height 26 cm and 28 cm (2)
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Royal Doulton porcelain figure, depicting 'Tony Weller,' in long coat, hat and cravat, in tones of green, yellow and red, marks to base, HN684, height 26 cm
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Royal Doulton flambe porcelain figure, depicting 'The Geisha', standing elegantly and holding a fan to chest, height 24 cm
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Royal Worcester 'Edward VI' porcelain figure, depicted standing in Royal attire, in tones of blue, white and gilt, together with a porcelain sword, a/f, height 22 cm
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Large Royal Doulton porcelain figure, depicting 'The old King,' in tones of brown, purple. Maroon and yellow, marks to base, HN 2134, height 26 cm
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Royal Doulton hand painted porcelain vase, green factory stamp to base, marked 'Colonno, Lago di Como', with hand decorated scene of lake Como signed J.H plank, with gilt enamel dot work to rim, a/f (restoration to body), height 24.5 cm
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Impressive 19th century Grangers Worcester porcelain fruit service, comprising ten plates, four low footed tazzas and one tall tazza, all beautifully hand painted with flowers accented in gilt, on a soft duck egg blue ground, with a gilt border, impressed factory marks to base (11)
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Royal Doulton titanium exhibition vase, c.1920, of cylindrical form, the border inscribed Domini.1920. Anno, above a blue oil spot lustre with fleur-de-lis, original label verso, height 20 cm
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Zsolnay lustre figure group, in the form of a goat and kid, in a green oil spot lustre, factory marks verso, height 14 cm
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Crown Devon porcelain jug, of ovoid form, decorated with flowering trees, in tones of orange, yellow, green and blue enamel on a blue lustre ground, height 23 cm
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Two 18th century Derby porcelain figures, c.1765, each depicting a putto set on a scrolled foot base encrusted with flowers, clutching a pierced weave basket with flowers and wearing floral encrusted wreaths, a/f (both with evidence of repairs and chips), height 12.5 cm and 14 cm (2)
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Chelsea porcelain figure, c.1750's, with red anchor mark to base, portraying a lady collecting flowers before a backdrop of flower heads and foliage, with lamb resting at her feet, set above a scrolled base with gilt accenting, a/f (old repairs to right arm of figure and to lamb left ear, chips to flowers), height 26 cm
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English 19th century figural posy vase, with small vase to front and peacock standing on a ledge behind, with encrusted flowers, in tones of blue, green, pink, white and gilt, height 19 cm
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Pair of good mid 19th century bronze busts on pedestals, depicting three quarter busts of a classical man and women with heads slightly bowed, raised on cylindrical pedestals adorned with a frieze of classical figures on horse back, with panels for sporting awards won by John Beveridge. In 1891 Beveridge was elected to be mayor of the council and was instrumental in making Redfern the first suburb in Sydney to have electricity and electric street lighting, height 38 cm (pair)
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Rare 19th century Maori wahaika whale bone club, in sperm whale bone cachalot (Physeter macrocephalus), with curved end carved and pierced with tiki figure above head handle, painted marks S1860//Dep, with export information from New Zealand Government, length 39 cm. Provenance: Loaned to Auckland Museum, then Estate of Erica Louise Tipene New Zealand, then private collection, Sydney
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Reference book: portraits of the New Zealand Maori by George French Angas, with text by G.C.Petersen and S.M. Mead, published by A.H. & A.W. Reed limited, Wellington in 1972, large book measuring 54 cm x 37 cm, with 49 colour plates
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Pair of French gilt figural table lamps, set with Chinoiserie figures of a man and woman, set with cream shades (2)
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Egyptian wooden dog, probably Dynasty 1 3,000-2,800 BCE, depicted seated with legs forward and head upright, on an alabaster base, length 7.5 cm
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Babylonian cylinder seal, c.1850-1650 B.C, incised with three figures, in brown glaze, with panel displaying image on cylinder, with letter of authenticity, in display case, height 3 cm. Provenance: Antiquarius, New Zealand, 2006
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Persian bronze Socketed Arrowhead, 1st millenium, of facetted form, length 3 cm
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Egyptian green glazed Ushabti, third Intermediate period, c.1085-709B.C, wearing tripartite, areas of glaze missing, inscribed in black ink 'XIX-XXIII Dyn//Ramesseum or Abydos//Eg. Research Acct.1900//Purchased 19?2 1922 308,' with letter of authenticity stating 'Recently attributed to Queen Ketmeri, Ex Bonhams, London,' in display case, length 9.5 cm
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Egyptian Ushabti, depicted standing with tripartite, in a green and blue glaze, with script, in display case, height 10.5 cm
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Egyptian Coptic wooden comb, c.4th century, with central rectangular panel, set with thick teeth on one side and fine teeth on the other, with letter of authenticity, in display case, 10 cm x 9 cm purchased: Antiquarius, New Zealand, 2006
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Roman bronze applique of a male bust, c.2nd century, of petit proportions, with curled hair, with letter of authenticity, in display case. Height 4.4 cm purchased: Antiquarius, New Zealand, 2006
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Delightful Austrian silver snuff box, marked 900, A&K to interior, of rectangular form with engine turned decoration, the hinged cover beautifully hand decorated with molded flowers and foliage, total weight 101gm, 2.5 cm x 6 cm x 4.5 cm
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Victorian sterling silver caddy spoon, hallmarked Birmingham, 1844, F.C (Francis Clark), of shovel form, the bowl engraved with scrolled acanthus motifs, with reeded foliate handle, a/f (slight damage to handle join on bowl), total weight 7.30gm, length 9 cm
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George III sterling silver caddy spoon, hallmarked Birmingham, 1824, L&Co (John Lawrence & Co), the bowl of rectangular scoop form with a fiddle shaped handle, engraved 'H.B' to end, total weight 11.74gm, length 9 cm note: this spoon is featured on reference figure 53d in 'Caddy spoons: an illustrated Guide' by Captain John Norie' and comes with a 2018 insurance valuation
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William IV sterling silver caddy spoon, hallmarked 1836, Wrs, in fiddle pattern with engraved monogram, total weight 11gm, length 9 cm
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George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1809, Jw (Joseph Willmore), of rounded oblong form, with a hinged cover decorated with bright cut snaking design against a cross hatched ground, with 'Jw' engraved monogram within laurel to center, with gilt wash interior, total weight 21.48gm, length 5.8 cm
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Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1893, Wn (William Neale & Son), of conventional rounded rectangular form, with engine turned decoration surrounding a central circular reserve with monogram, inset striker to base, total weight 27.45gm, 4.9 cm x 3.6 cm
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George IV sterling silver vinaigrette, hallmarked Birmingham, 1830, Jl (John Lilly), of rectangular form with a hinged top cover decorated with bright cut forget me not flower within the words 'Forget me not', opening to reveal a gilt wash interior with side hinged grille, total weight 7.28gm, length 3 cm
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Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1899, J.M.B (John Millward Banks), of conventional rectangular form with side hinged top cover, the whole decorated with bright cut engraved foliate scroll work, surrounding a central circular blank reserve, with inset striker to base, total weight 17.04gm, 4 cm x 2.7 cm
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Unusual George V sterling silver double sovereign case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1911, Ejh (E.J. Houlston), of kidney form, the whole engraved with repeating leaf motif, with kidney shaped reserve to cover, opening to reveal a sprung full sovereign and half sovereign compartment, with push button clasp, total weight 26.18gm, body length 5 cm
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