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May Art and Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:580
Sale Title:May Art and Antique AuctionLots with images:59
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:465
Date:24-May-2011
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An early 20th century Japanese Shinto shrine guardian, modelled as a seated warrior, in carved and painted wood. Height 17 cm
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A Japanese bronze Hibachi. Taisho period, decorated with four panels encircling the body of legendary fighting samurai warriors. Two baku mask handles issue from the sides. Height 26 cm
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An old Japanese six-fold screen with polychrome painted decoration of figures and landscapes. Height 172 cm. Width of each panel 59 cm
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A Japanese cloisonne vase of tapered cylindrical form, the red ground with pale florals highlighted with red, yellow and green foliage, silvered metal rims. Height 21 cm
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A Japanese cloisonne vase similar to above with white blossom on red ground decoration. Height 18 cm
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A Japanese bronze Ikebana vase (Usabata), the two handled vase form moulded in low relief with a landscape scene, raised on a triform base, with insert tray mouth. Height 27 cm
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A Japanese bronze koro, modelled as a thoroughbred stallion, with gilt finish, its saddle removable to reveal a cavity for incense. Width 18 cm. Height 13.5 cm
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An old Burmese gilt teak wood puppet with ten arms, wearing traditional costume, studded with sequins and glass beads. Height 85 cm
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A single strand of 38 round Chinese or Burmese dark mottled green Maw-Sit-Sit beads of uniform size with a silver clasp. Length 48 cm
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An old Burmese carved wooden ox-cart finial, carved in the form of a striped tiger sitting unusually with a bird. Height 27 cm
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A 19th century Tibetan leather money purse, richly decorated with beaten silver and brass relief panels around a rosette set with a turquoise stone, some losses. Width 12 cm
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An old Tibetan thangka, hand painted with a depiction of one of the eight guardians. Three faces of Heruka Chakrasamvara surrounded by other deities. With a written blessing on the reverse. 86 x 72 cm
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A Japanese cloisonne clear ground enamel vase, the body engraved in panels with flowers and grasses beneath a translucent ruby red enamel and clear overlay. Shouldered shape with a short neck with everted rim, the body with four vertical flutings. Height 24 cm
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A Japanese cloisonne vase with lilac ground mounted in a silver frame, the domed base with two slender handles which frame the ovoid shaped vase. Height 14.5 cm
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A late 18th century Chinese export ware porcelain ashette decorated in underglaze blue with a scene of pagodas, temples and riverside landscape framed by a floral border 37 x 50 cm
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A Chinese porcelain bottle vase marked with an impressed Qianlong seal mark highlighted with traces of gilt under the foot. The monochromatic turquoise ground decorated with song birds and flowering plants carved in low relief to the body and decorated in polychrome enamel. Height 24.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain Wusancai shouldered vessel decorated with kylin and flowering plants, the shoulder decorated with an iron red geometric pattern. Height 11 cm
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A Chinese porcelain monochromatic blue glazed vase, six character Qing Dynasty Guangxu reign marks under the base. Of square section with a small circular neck and with elephant’s heads handles issuing from the sides. Height 30 cm
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A fine Chinese porcelain small dish decorated in underglaze blue with a coastal landscape, framed by landscape vignettes. The underside with tenmoku-type glaze and a six character Qing, Kangxi mark. Diameter 13.5 cm Along with a famille rose saucer dish and a celadon glazed shallow bowl, both faulted
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A Chinese porcelain tea caddy of cylindrical shape with a serpentine outline decorated with a landscape view and calligraphic inscription. The domed lid similarly painted with a coastal landscape. Four characters painted in iron-red decorate the shoulder. Height 12 cm
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A pair of Chinese porcelain Susancai (famille verte) shoulder vases decorated with prunus boughs, song birds and rocky outcrops on a black ground, the shoulder decorated with a diaper pattern, the trumpet shaped neck similarly decorated as the body. A geometric panel design encircles the foot. Six character Qing Dynasty Kangxi reign marks under the bases. Height 41.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain provincial Ming bowl decorated to the interior in underglazed blue with foliate tendrils, the exterior tenmoku glazed, raised on a carved and pierced wood stand. Diameter 28.5 cm
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A Qing Dynasty Guangxu six character marked porcelain bowl. Broad double cavetto shape, the interior decorated with eight Precious Objects surrounding a foliate medallion to the centre. Diameter 21 cm
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A pair of Canton enamel porcelain vases, ovoid shape with lids surmounted by foo dogs, dragons moulded to the shoulder, painted with landscaped panels and figures on a veranda, (a.f.). Height 29 cm
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An old Chinese stoneware shouldered wine jar with a green-olive glaze, over painted subsequently with colourful decoration and Chinese characters. Considerable distress to the painted surfaces. Height 49 cm
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A small Chinese export ware porcelain teapot, shouldered cylindrical shape painted in enamels with insects amongst flowers, the domed lid with a gilded finial, the short spout with gilded tip. Height 12 cm
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A carved rosewood figure of the sage Gama Sennin. Rosewood inlaid with silver wire decoration. Height 20 cm
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A Chinese cloisonne shoulder vase, decorated in colour with goldfish in a lily pond, on a rich red ground and further decorated under the clear surface with an engraving of swimming fish. Silver mounted at the mouth and foot. Height 18 cm
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A pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonne vases, cylindrical shouldered shape, decorated with butterflies, insects and flowering plants on a bleu celeste ground. Colourful stylised borders decorate the short neck and shoulder. Provenance: ex. the Alan Firth Collection. Height 24.5 cm Along with a Chinese cloisonne table censer
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A brass statue of Hotei, the god sits displaying his corpulent belly, upon a carved rosewood base. Overall height 25 cm
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Two Chinese watercolours painted on fan shaped panels, one depicting an old man fishing accompanied by a young boy sitting underneath a blossom tree and inscribed with a calligraphic poem. The other depicts five young boys in a landscape, again with calligraphic inscription. Width 52 cm. Height 175 each
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An old Chinese hardwood carving of the standing Ho Tei with open mouth, inlaid eyes and teeth and shaped plinth base. Height 39 cm
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Two Chinese watercolours painted on fan shaped panels, one depicting three scholars seated at a table in a garden, inscribed with calligraphy. The other depicting five galloping horses in extensive landscape, again calligraphically inscribed. Width 52 cm. Height 17.5 cm
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A Chinese ink and watercolour painting by Feng Zi Kai, a garden landscape with buildings and figures, calligraphic inscription and seal marks. On rice paper. 35.5 x 26 cm
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A Chinese watercolour on rice paper by Xin-feng-Xia, the famous Beijing Opera singer, a floral study, with calligraphic inscription and seal marks. 42.5 x 29.5 cm
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Three old Chinese watercolours on rice paper, each depicting figures in various landscapes. One with a calligraphic inscription and seal mark. Each 22 x 165 in a carved giltwood frame
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A Chinese watercolour painting by Pu-Zou, the younger brother of The Last Emperor, depicting two horses with a calligraphic inscription and seal mark. Bottom edge trimmed. 52 x 48 cm
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An ornate display of hardstone flowers and leaves set in a cloisonne pot, featuring agate amethysts and jade. Height 57 cm
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A carved rosewood oni mask, the expressively carved face with inlaid glass eyes. Height 30.5 cm
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A carved rosewood figure of a recumbent buffalo with two children riding on its back, inlaid eyes and teeth. Length 28 cm
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An old hardwood Chinese carving of a Mongolian equestrian figure, the expressively carved study portrays the rider, horse and two dogs raised on an integral plinth base. Some losses and repairs. Height 39 cm
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A selection of various Chinese hardstone table ornaments carved as various fruit and flowers, grapes and berries
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A Chinese hardstone dish carved as a lotus leaf along with six variously coloured Chinese hardstone table grape ornaments
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A Chinese scroll painting depicting a figure walking upon turbulent waters, carrying in their hands a symbolic three legged toad. Some worm damage to image. 125 x 615 (image)
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A Chinese scroll painting depicting a scholar being entertained by a lute playing maiden, sitting before a screen beneath an ancient pine tree. 129 x 650 (image)
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A Chinese jadeite panel sculpture, pale green, carved as a dragon and a ho-ho bird. 5.1 x 11.2 cm
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A selection of mother-of-pearl games counters of various shapes, all with engraved decoration
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A carved Chinese rosewood figure of a fisherman accompanied by a young boy, he carries his catch in his hand and in a basket slung over his back. Some old age cracks. Height 36 cm
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An old Chinese carved rosewood figure of Shao Lao, the god of longevity stands holding his reishi staff and is accompanied by a young boy who holds a bat. Height 37 cm
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A colourful Chinese silk embroidered panel of children at a celebratory gathering, centred on a representation of a lion dog. 73.5 x 46 cm
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A collection of 10 Georgian period porcelain tea bowls, various patterns including blue and white, Imari, various floral designs, etc., some with damage
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A 19th century Sevres lidded butter box of shallow barrel type form with lug handle supports fitted to a wider dish, green ground with finely painted floral panels, gilt enrichments, some damage and restoration, painted mark to base. Diameter 20.5 cm
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A Capodimonte porcelain figure of a young man carrying a basket of grapes raised on his shoulder crowned ‘N’ mark. Height 19.5 cm
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A German Meissen porcelain teacup and saucer with polychrome painted decoration of flowers and insects, blue crossed swords marks
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A boxed Victorian child’s tea set and part dinner set, both earthenware, the tea set decorated with a green pattern, the dinner set in puce tones (all faults). Boxed
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An Austrian majolica charger. With iridescent deep turquoise blue glazed rim impressed with oak leaves, acorns and squirrels, framing a medallion with relief decoration of eagles and a stag in a rocky forested landscape in shades of grey and brown. Diam. 40 cm
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Five Delft tiles decorated in underglaze blue, each 12.5 cm square
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A Victorian period blue and white tile, Lily of the Valley, Minton China Works. 15 x 15 cm
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A Victorian period tile featuring a biblical scene, ‘Jacob Dreaming at the Well’, Mintons China Works. 15 x 15 cm
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A Chamberlains Worcester sugar box. Oval shape, decorated with gilt and grisaille border decorations over the moulded wrythen fluted shape. The lid with conforming moulding and decoration, finial restored. Width 15 cm
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A Royal Worcester figure, ‘December’, modelled by Freda Doughty. A young girl dressed for winter throwing snowballs. Black mark, date code for 1951. Height 16.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester figure ‘Saturday’s Child’ by Freda Doughty, modelled as a child knitting. Black mark, shape no. 3262, date code for 1951. Height 13.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester potpourri, squat circular shape, raised on four scrolling feet and with a scalloped rim, pierced cupola cover, hand painted with Highland cattle by E. Townsend. Shape H261, black mark c.1970. Height 11 cm
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A Royal Worcester small posy vase painted with roses by M. Miller. Shouldered shape with gilding at the foot and rim. Black marks c.1950. Height 10.5 cm
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Three Wedgwood majolica plates in a grape and strawberry pattern in tones of green, soft red and blue on pale ground, impressed marks for 1889 and and 1930 (2). Diameter 23 cm
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A Victorian majolica teapot of elongated hexagonal section, relief moulded bamboo pattern with bird in flight, dominant variable brown glaze with green and soft red highlights. Height 16 cm
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A c.1900 Wedgwood three piece tea service comprising a cylindrical teapot, lidded sugar and matching cream jug, all in dark blue jasper ware with traditional finely raised white decoration of classical figures, cherubs and trees, impressed marks to base of each. Diameter of teapot 13 cm. Height 12.5 cm
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A c.1900 attributed Wedgwood biscuit barrel, dark blue jasperware with traditional raised decoration in white of classical figures and trees, silver plate mount, swing handle and lid, impressed and incised marks to the base. Diameter 13 cm. Height 17 cm
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Two English pottery toby jugs with amber/green treacle glazes. Unmarked. Depicting a man and a woman. Height 22.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton Toby Jug, ‘Old Charlie’. Height 22 cm
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A Doulton Lambeth stoneware jug, decorated in relief with flowers and geometric shapes on a blue and brown ground. Height 18 cm diameter 9 cm
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A large Royal Doulton sandwich tray in the Dickens pattern featuring Old Peggoty. Width 45 cm. Depth 19.5 cm
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A pair of Doulton Lambeth stoneware jardinieres by Emma Martin assisted by Kate Goodall. Each squat circular with everted rims, decorated with a band of raised flower head bosses conjoined by beading on a background of acanthus leaves between bands of raised beads, scale pattern and a stiff leaf pattern in cobalt, olive and dark caramel tones. Diameter 18 cm. Height 13.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton model of a British bulldog, khaki glazed, in military dress including a helmet. Printed green factory marks. Minor fault. Height 16 cm
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A Royal Doulton rack plate, 'It’s a long way to Tipperary, it’s a long way to Go', World War I rifleman stands before the Union Jack within a kowhaiwhai border. Diameter 26 cm
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A small Royal Doulton Flambe vase of tapering cylindrical form, decorated with desert scenes, woodcut. Height 6 cm
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A large Royal Doulton jardiniere transfer decorated with bouquets and single tulips. A vine pattern encircles the mouth. Diameter 29 cm. Height 23 cm
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A pair of Victorian period Royal Doulton Silicon Ware jugs, leather look type finish with inscriptions, ‘Here’s Luck’ and ‘Say When?’, silver rims, London 1890. Heights 17.5 cm ea
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A Doulton Lambeth stoneware bowl, the exterior with incised decoration of flowers and initialled C.N.M., the interior with a blue glaze. Diameter 16 cm
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A Victorian period Doulton Lambeth stoneware water filter, urn form decorated in relief with flowers, acanthus leaves and a band of dancing children, cobalt blue and brown ground. Height 32 cm diameter 16 cm
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A Walter Moorcroft china bowl decorated with coral hibiscus to the exterior and interior, on a green ground. Green initials, impressed marks and paper label c.1954. Diameter 15.5 cm
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A William Moorcroft tazza, the plate section decorated with pomegranates on a mottled blue ground, raised on a chromed pedestal base. Diameter 22 cm
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A Ruskin vase of baluster shape with flaring rim. Mottled green and pale brown glazes. Impressed marks and date 1930. Height 16.5 cm
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A Clarice Cliff jardiniere decorated in Woodland style pattern, star fracture to base and side, the side fracture leading to a large crack. Height 1 cm diameter 24 cm
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A set of five Keith Murray pedestal small drinking cups, hand thrown, matt green glaze, plain bowls on ridged flared pedestal bases, printed Km mark. Height 7.5 cm
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An Art Nouveau vase by Brannam Pottery marked C.H. Brannam, Barum and dated 1900. The baluster shape decorated with sgraffito, slipped trailing and pecking of fishes, two handles issue from it
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A Crown Devon musical jug commemorating the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, musical mechanism in good working order. Height 17 cm diameter 10 cm
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A rare large Crown Devon musical jug commemorating the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Ltd. Ed. No. 58 of 1500, the handle in the form of a lion, the front with a profile of the couple and the British coat of arms and the date, the reverse decorated with a trumpeting herald on galloping horse in front of castles. Musical mechanism in good working order. Height 33 cm diameter 13 cm
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An ornate Edwardian period porcelain centrepiece of two sea creatures pulling a shell carriage holding a young couple wearing flowing robes decorated with roses, the centrepiece painted with flowers and pastel green and mauve accents, two fingers slightly chipped. Height 33 cm. Width 39 cm. Depth 17 cm
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A Poole Pottery retailer’s display ashette decorated with various vases and tableware in outline on a shadowed ground, along with the pottery name. 35.5 x 27 cm
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A Poole Atlantis ware vase, by Guy Sydenham. Squat circular shape with finely combed band encircling the body, mat glaze. Impressed marks. Diameter 12 cm
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A Grace Seccombe model of a kookaburra with mouth open (laughing) and seated on a log, glazed in brown tones with highlights in blue and yellow. Height 5.9 cm
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A Lladro figurine of a ballerina. Height 30 cm
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A Lladro figurine of a young Oriental girl with a child on her back. Height 26 cm
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A Lladro figurine of a young Oriental girl with a fan. Height 28.5 cm
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A Lladro figurine of a young girl with a wheelbarrow, flowers and two puppies. Length 24.5 cm
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Two Lladro animal figures, recumbent fawn and fox with cub. Length of each approx. 16 cm
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A Royal Copenhagen, Danish china study of a Siamese cat. Height 19.5 cm
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An English 1920’s Art Deco bathroom jug and basin set comprising jug, basin, potty, candlestick, hat pin stand, pair of lidded pots, hair tidy, soap dish, pin tray and a ring dish, all with pink ground decorated with a black and white panelled band with floral highlights
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A Booths ‘Real Old Willow’ dinner service comprising six dinner plates, six luncheon plates, six cups, saucers and plates, six dessert bowls and six coupes with saucers, traditional pattern with gilt rim
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