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September Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:820
Sale Title:September Antique AuctionLots with images:18
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:599
Date:14-Sep-2010
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An old heavy brass lighthouse table lamp, the tapered cylindrical block type body with windows, the top with lamp above railed fencing, rocky type base. Height 30 cm
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A large old brass hand bell with side plain brass collar to the turned wood handle, complete with knocker. Length 38.5 cm diameter 19 cm
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A set of Victorian iron balance scales with brass pans. Length 53 cm to weigh 20 kilos
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A pair of old brass scales, the beam balance supports a dish and a pan, complete with brass Avery weights, raised on a rectangular timber plinth. Height 39.5 cm
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A pair of old brass balance scales, the pans marked W. and T. Avery along with a selection of bucket weights in an old tobacco tin
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A vintage Meccano tinplate bi-plane in RAF colours of blue, white and red, single engine, play worn, original maker's label to nose cone. Length 39 cm. Width 47 cm
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A vintage tin-plate English toy racing car with stream-lined body and long tail, lithographic printing in green, red and pale tan, clockwork mechanism. Length 28 cm In good working order and condition
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A Black Boy money bank, cast iron, marked with patent mark, original painted finish. Height 16.5 cm
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A good Victorian cast metal money box, modelled as a man eating watermelon seated on a donkey drawn cart, lever activation causes young boy to startle the animal, the cart to tip and deposit a coin into its base, the plinth base moulded with the title, 'Bad Accident'. Width 26 cm
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A circa 1940s card lingerie box of large rectangular shallow form, the lid with lithograph of naked woman and black horse. Length 40.5 cm width 3.3 cm
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A collection of privately and commercially printed books on poetry by Chagall, Judith Haswell, Lauris Edmond, the ancient Greek poet Ibykos plus a copy of 'Ancestors of the Mind, a Pakeha Whakapapa' and 'The Sky is a Limpet' plus other short stories
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A good quality hand held silver plated magnifying glass of oblong shape with horn mounts and turned horn handle. Length 25 cm
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A Victorian period needlework tapestry 'Samuel anointeth Saul', 33 x 29 cm worked by G. Storrier, 1869
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A George IV period sampler, 'The Request', pictorial with religious verse, 50 x 40 cm work by Elizabeth brown aged nine years, 1826
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A Victorian period needlework tapestry of flowers in a classical two handled vase of oblong shape, 71 x 27 cm. Framed behind glass
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Two old German collapsible top hats, both with retailer's labels
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An old German collapsible top hat in original box, with white bow tie and newspaper cutting
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A Victorian pin cushion formed from a cloven hoof with green velvet padded cushion
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A Victorian mahogany writing box with Tunbridge inlay to the hinged lid, the interior fitted with tooled leather compartments for ink, pen and papers. Height 21.5 cm width 28 cm depth 6.5 cm
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An early 19th century glazed decorative panel of a rose and leaves in high relief, paint finish in soft red, dark green and brown on black ground in decoratively moulded octagonal frame with ebonised finish, the back inscribed in old script 'The Property of ... ...' Height 18.5 cm width 17 cm depth 3.5 cm
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An Art Deco period leadlight glazed panel of a stylised landscape with radiating sun, trees and lake in tones of mottled green, blue, orange and others, rectangular form. Length 55 cm height 36 cm
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A 19th century Italian carved olive wood page turner, the finial with a finely detailed head of a woman, black and white inlay to the eyes, good old patina. Length 17 cm
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Three small old containers, includes 19th century papier mache horse shoe snuff box, oval coquilla nut container and a turned boxwood container
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Three 19th century treen boxwood items; a syringe holder, circular turned rouge pot and circular turned jeweller's pot
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Three 19th century small turned wooden boxes, includes draught form box with seal, larger turned wood box and other
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A Victorian period brass inkstand heavily embossed and decorated with forals and swags. Height 4 cm width 2 cm depth 17 cm
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An old small brass Masonic hinge lidded box of octagonal form the mildly domed lid with Masonic emblems, 'Work while it is daye' and with engraved stars and crescent moon. Diameter 11.5 cm
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A late Georgian period mahogany tea caddy, with two compartments and heavy glass mixing bowl, decorative stringing to edges, metal handle added to top, with key, requires some attention. Height 6 cm width 30 cm depth 15.5 cm
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A Georgian tortoiseshell tea caddy of rectangular shape with sarcophagus shaped lid, on four bun feet, the interior with two tortoiseshell lidded compartments, the rim of lid and base lined in ivory, requires minor attention. Height 14 cm width 18 cm depth 11 cm
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A Victorian period tortoise shell card case of slender oval section, panelled with white metal stringing, ivory lined interior faces. Length 9 cm
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A good quality Regency period rosewood two compartment tea caddy of sarcophagus shape with ring side handles and flat bun feet. Width 30 cm with key
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A Victorian period rosewood dressing/travelling box, the interior with its original compartments for pots etc, lift out tray, the lid with red Moroccan leather letter folder with English coat of arms, a drawer at the base opens to reveal jewellery compartments in original red Moroccan leather and velvet lining, the exterior with motherof-pearl and abalone diamond form inlays. Height 19 cm width 31 cm depth 23 cm
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An Edwardian period Sheraton Revival tray, of kidney shape, decorated with flowers and musical instruments, brass handles and wooden frilled gallery. Gallery requires some attention. Length 65 cm depth 34 cm
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A late Victorian period set of skittles consisting of seven turned wooden skittles with red and black paint finish and a wooden ball
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An old brass cased circular barometer with suspension ring, the dial marked G. Coates & Co., Christchurch. Diameter 12 cm In wood case
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A Victorian flame mahogany medicine box of traditional rectangular form with brass inset panel to lid and escutcheon, the hinged lid enclosing a velvet lined fitted interior complete with a combination of 24 various bottles with contents, the central removable box and tray with scales, mortar and pestle, measuring vial, etc. Width 30 cm depth 21.5 cm height 16 cm
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A Sheraton Revival inlaid mahogany tray, kidney shaped, inlaid with a classical basket of fruit. The serpentine gallery with losses mounted with two bronze handles. Width 60 cm
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A highly decorative Middle Eastern backgammon box with separate folding chess board card tray, profusely inlaid in a variety of coloured woods and mother-of-pearl, traditional intricate geometric design. Length 62.5 cm width 31.5 cm
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A Victorian period brass bound walnut writing slope, of plain oblong shape with original fitted interior. Width 40 cm
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A 19th century palm nut small lidded box in the form of an acorn with finely carved and turned decoration, with original internal bone rim. Length 8 cm minor faults
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A vintage optometrists model of an eye, professionally made by the 'Central Scientific Co.', Chicago, U.S.A. of large size with movable parts and painted detail, housed in mahogany glazed case with makers plaques one detailed, 'Myers' Model I Eye, patent patented October Ct. 1912'. Height 40 cm width 50 cm depth 8 cm
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A small old brass compass, gimble mounted in old oak box. Height 10 cm width 13 cm depth 13 cm
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A vintage Edison 'The Fireside' cylinder phonograph in traditional oak cabinet with dome lid, complete with distressed blue finished horn and a quantity of cylinders
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A mahogany hinged lidded instrument box, inset label to interior of Melbourne maker, brass key hole escutcheon, handle and locks to side. Height 21.5 cm width 15.5 cm depth 17.5 cm
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A Johnson Optiscope Magic Lantern Projector, the japanned metal case with bellows slide mounted lens raised on a cast iron base, electric powered
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A vintage enamel 'Castrol Wakefield Motor oil' sign of circular form in tones of red, yellow, black and white. Diameter 91 cm minor damage
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A small continental mahogany jewellery casket, modelled as a commode, the serpentine lid lifts to reveal four swing hinged compartments with velvet lining, the whole embellished with gilt metal mounts and handles. Height 24 cm width 16 cm depth 14 cm
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A large brass bound teak ship's wheel with eight spokes and single side handle, large brass centre boss and wall mounted bracket. Diameter 115 cm
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A large old brass planter of oval shape with lion mask ring side handles, embossed decoration and four paw feet. Length 50 cm
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A pair of novelty table top casters formed by natural small turtles with cavities cut into their top shells. Length 16 cm
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A pair of German military field glasses, in original leather case, World War I period, Berlin makers mark stamped near clasp
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An old Webley & Scott Limited N.Z. military flare pistol of brass construction with mahogany grips, pin fire, steel trigger hammer etc., punched maker's marks, N.Z. military markings and proof marks, overall in good condition with one small chip to one grip. Length 24 cm
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A vintage Leica M2 camera with Leitz summicron lense and original leather body case, in old leather bag with Auckland Trotting club and other 'Press' passes
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A vintage Ericsson & Co. 'Commonwealth' wall phone of traditional form with silvered bells, note slope, wood grain finished tin battery cover, early model handset and earpiece with shaped back board, good semirestored condition. Height 72 cm
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An old Indonesian kris, the handle carved as a winged seated figure, the scabbard with curled point as a cobra towards the handle, and with carved dragon and long scrolling panel, the traditional blade with gilt highlights including a serpent form. Length overall 53 cm repair to hilt
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An old Indonesian kris, the finely carved dark hardwood handle with scrolling florals fitted to the layered steel blade with straight sides, burr timber scabbard with raised curving flange and polished brass cover with open section. Length overall 51 cm
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A modern terrestrial globe, inlaid with various hard stones, jade, turquoise, abalone, agate, mother-of-pearl, etc. with lapis lazuli seas on a gilt metal revolving stand with tripod base. Diameter 33 cm height 46.5 cm
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An antique French wine maker's souffle (studded leather and wood bellows) with iron mounts and original wood handle, c.1890
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A large old iron wall plaque of circular form, classical relief decoration with woman bust to the centre framed by cherubs, floral scrolls and small repeating circular panels, weathered old silvered finish. Diameter 60 cm
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An old brass miner's lamp, made in Manchester, England. Height 24 cm
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An old chrome and brass miner's lamp made in England. Height 25 cm
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A vintage Hardy 4' fly fishing reel, 'The St John Mark II'
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A 'Hardy Viscount 150 Mk II' fly fishing reel with original packaging and box, double ring of circles pierced to spool, very good condition
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Two vintage wooden fly fishing reels; 5' English wooden Scarborough reel and oak and brass 31/2' English Nottingham reel
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Three old metal fly fishing reels, includes Fjord, Pridex and J.W. Young & Sons Beaudex reels
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Six various fly fishing boxes containing flies, lures, etc., metal, wood and plastic, mostly vintage
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A modern white plaster classical bust 'Auguste' on Corinthian column stand. Height overall 143 cm
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Two brown mink fur hats
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A French bowler hat with original labels to lining
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Two ocelot fur hats with an ocelot scarf
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Two brown mink fur hats
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A grey Persian lamb hat with suede embellishment around crown
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An arctic wolf pelt hat of Anna Karenina style
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An Edwardian period table cover of maroon wool embroidered with swirling spiral of gold silk, the fringe of crocheted triangular panels with a tassel to each end. Length 260 cm width 280 cm
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An Art Deco pale green glass light shade of stepped hexagonal geometric design. Height 29 cm
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A 19th century marble statuette of a woman. She stands head tilted coyly, a garland of flowers around her rift. Some restoration. Height 58 cm
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A late 19th century Kashmiri sandalwood dressing table box with fine intricate trailing leaf and flower carved decoration and 'bamboo' borders, length 30 cm with key. Together with old finely carved Kashmiri pen box. Length 24.5 cm minor faults
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An African carved marble bust of a bearded gent in traditional headdress and necklace, mainly polished finish with roughened highlights for hair and clothing, signed A. Makopa. Height 21.5 cm
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An Australian emu egg, carved intaglio with a scene of a bower bird displaying beneath tree branches with a kookaburra and a possum. Height 12.5 cm
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A pair of C. F. Goldie books, 'His Life and Painting', No. 455 in a limited edition together with 'Prints, Drawings & Criticism', No. 455. Both in good condition
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A Victorian period spelter figural table lamp of Art Nouveau style, young girl holding basket of flowers with trailing leaves and flowers behind, on circular wood plinth base, signed. Height 570
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A decorative bronze statuette supporting a circular table mirror, modelled as a lightly clad female figure seated on a rocky outcrop, the mirror supported in a foliate frame behind her outstretched right arm, raised from a marble plinth base. Height 54 cm
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A carved alabaster urn with goat mask finials and decorated in low relief with a leafy vine, supported by two cherubs, a fallen thryce and a tambourine. Signed on the tambourine E. Battiglio, Florenze. Height 57 cm
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A pair of Art Nouveau pewter candlesticks, the drip trays in the form on sinuous stylised flowers, the column leading down to the round domed base with pierced Nouveau shapes. Height 18 cm
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An Art Nouveau copper enamelled vase by W.H. Haseler, trumpet form body with round shoulder, repeating punched decoration to the exposed copper rims, the body and top enamelled in blue with fine speckled green highlights, minor damage, impressed marks to base. Height 22.5 cm
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A pair of 19th century ivory and ebony floral ornaments with stylised leaf and stamen in ivory on three way ebony supports, spreading square and rectangular bases, some losses. Height 27 cm and 25 cm
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An Art Nouveau kerosine heater cabinet of tall square section form, the dome top with star and other cutouts, decorative cast copper borders, side panel with coloured glass backing and base, blackened tin body, swing handle to top. Height 68 cm width 28 cm
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An Art Deco period carved ivory figurine by L Walther, the standing young woman dancer holding the hem of her dress, signed to the base, raised on dark green marble plinth. Height 14.5 cm
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A fine pair of rare small Art Deco ivory figures by Ferdinand Preiss, model #1073, 'Girl Drinking' and another similar naked kneeling female attending to her hair. Each figure in the kneeling position raised on green marble plinths and signed. The second figure with hand mirror absent. Height 8.2 cm and 7.9 cm
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A pair of bronze and ivory Art Deco period figurines in driving garb, raised on green onyx circular plinth bases, finely detailed ivory carved faces. Height 15 cm
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A chrome ashtray stand with two ashtrays flanking a chromed model of a military aeroplane, raised on an oak base. Width 59 cm height 31 cm Two propeller blades missing
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A 19th century bronze figure of winged victory, the figure with one foot balanced on a mottled black sphere raised on a sandstone cube and one arm reaching forward holding a wreath of laurel leaves. Height 75 cm
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A bronze, statuette 'The Horse Tamer' after Guillaume Cousteau. The tamer stands holding the reins of a rearing stallion. Signed on the plinth base. Raised on a black marble base. Height 29 cm
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An Edgar Mansfield sculpture. Animism series, bronze raised on a square stone plinth. Overall height 38 cm
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A Gordon McCauslan sculpture. African series head, rimu. Height 34.5 cm
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A Brian Taylor sculpture 'Pacific Genesis'. Island mahogany and kauri. Entitled, signed and dated 1965 on a label underbase. Height 56 cm
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A military swagger stick, slender cane shaft with ball finial set with badge of the Vim Royal Military College. Length 70 cm
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A fine gentleman's cane, the finely grained wooden tapering shaft surmounted by a simple gold finial, above a stirrup shaped lug. Length 84.5 cm
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A riding crop, with cane shaft, white metal ferule embossed with spurs, jockey's hat, etc, framing and unengraved cartouche, antler handle. Length 77 cm
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A stained cedar walking stick, the shaft with wrythen turning, ivory tip and ivory inlays, the handle made of marine ivory. Length 93 cm
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