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The Graham Geddes Collection, Part 2 — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:729
Sale Title:The Graham Geddes Collection, Part 2Lots with images:716
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:234
Date:16-Sep-2012
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An Indian brass astrolobe, the open work body comprising multiple radial bands with a central sphere, raised on a lobed base, 60 cm diameter x 100 cm high.
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A group of seven stitched printed cotton cloths, each a variation on a pink and earth tone theme, approximate dimensions 120 cm x 200 cm.
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A group of seven stitched printed cotton cloths, each a variation on a spice tone theme, approximate dimensions 120 cm x 200 cm.
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A collection of four marble spheres, of various colours, each raised on a turned stem with a square foot, 22 cm high.
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A pair of 18th century French Empire style gilt bronze and marble tazzas, each of shallow circular form with acanthus leaf cast handles raised on a fluted stem and a rouge marble plinth base, 16 cm wide across the handles x 26 cm high
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A large Folk painted tin tray decorated with a pheasant and nest with floral arrangement, 71 cm wide.
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An oval papier mache tray, the cavetto painted with a repeating foliate pattern above mother of pearl inlaid swags, 75 cm wide.
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A shaped rectangular papier mache tray, with a central rose cartouche painted and inlaid with mother of pearl, 75. 5 cm wide.
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An oval 19th century papier mache tray, the cavetto painted with leaf tip pendants above mother of pearl inlaid floriated sprigs 60 cm wide.
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Artist Unknown, European School, 18th century, Afternoon in the Garden, oil on linen signed lower right (illegible) 68. 5 x 55. 5 cm
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Artist Unknown, European, 18th century, Portrait of a Georgian Lady And Her Dog, oil on canvas 79 cm (oval)
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Artist Unknown, European, 20th century, The Slave Trader c. 1930, oil on linen signed lower right (illegible) 97 x 67 cm
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An oak refectory table, with a planked rectangular top above a frieze carved to one side with a scalloped border raised on turned legs, 268 x 80 x 92 cm.
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A matching set of four straight backed dining chairs, each with a serpentine shaped frame, upholstered back and seat on carved cabriole legs, 58 x 102 x 52 cm
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A small provincial stool, the rectangular top over turned supports and connected by stretchers, 46 x 46 x 24 cm
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A 19th century Italian walnut table, rectangular, with continuous leaf moulding on carved end supports terminating in ball and claw feet, united by a metal stretcher with corbels, some losses, 235 x 79 x 100 cm
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A late 19th century tea caddy, with a domed rectangular lid opening to an interior fitted with an aperture for mixing tea, an associated glass mixing bowl and a compartment for storing tea, the exterior covered in a green marbleised material with pierced metal mounts, 25. 5 cm wide.
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A shaped rectangular papier mache tray, the cavetto painted with foliate branches centred by a floral arrangement with roses, 81. 5 cm wide.
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A rounded rectangular tin tray, depicting a series of floral vignettes on a black ground, 75 cm wide.
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A painted and carved wall mirror, the rectangular plate within a foliate pierced and carved surround, 175 x 92 cm.
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A French painted pine commode, with a rounded rectangular top above three recessed panelled full length drawers with brass loop handles, painted in pale blue on an eggshell ground, 118 x 82 x 59 cm.
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An 18th century Italian oak centre table, rectangular, above foliate carved panelled frieze and twist turned supports united by cross stretchers, 198. 5 x 82. 5 x 82 cm.
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A pair of bronze, gilt bronze and marble figural candelabra, each with a body cast as cherub supporting a cornucopia, emanating five scroll arms with sconces and a further central sconce, raised on marble plinth base, 82 cm high.
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A pair of etched clear glass kendi cylindrical with etched floral decoration enclosing three lights, 55 cm high.
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A pair etched clear glass kendi cylindrical with etched floral decoration enclosing three lights, 48 cm high.
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An Indian beaten brass armilary globe, the open work body with repeating spheres with in a collaborated radius and surround, raised on a lobed stem and a spreading circular foot, 61 cm diameter x 110 cm high.
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Three silver plate mounted crystal vessels, comprising two jugs and an ice bucket, the tallest jug 29 cm high.
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A silver plate mounted crystal water jug and an ice bucket, the jug 27 cm high.
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A timber games box with assorted paraphernalia, 19th century, the lidded box with fitted interior containing various markers, playing surfaces and instructional aides for chess, backgammon and whist, the box 43 cm wide.
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A 19th century blackamoor figural card holder, in the form of a nubian male, standing with his arms out stretched supporting a separate tray, 65 cm high. Published: Sotheby's Melbourne, 30th & 31st October, 2007, lot 161.
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two groups of vintage golf clubs and Irons in leather bags
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A collection of twenty marble and porcelain spheres various colours and designs, the largest 17 cm diameter.
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A pair of French Empire style bronze and gilt bronze tazzas, each with a shallow circular body and leaf cast handles, raised on a marble plinth on a square foot, 18 cm wide across the handles x 24 cm high.
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A small 19th century brass two draw telescope, raised on a tripod stand, the barrel 26. 5 cm long.
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An Anglo Indian sandlewood and sadeli mosaic sewing box, mid 19th century, the lid inset with a relief carved landscape panel, internally fitted and complete with original ivory and mosaic inlaid compartment lids and bobbins, 31. 5 cm wide. Note: the box includes a hand written period postcard indicating is was a gift from the Rani and Rajah of Tanekhandi., the Rani 'Was one of the first Hindu ladies to begin to come out into European society. ', includes two original black and white photographs of the…
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A bone inlaid teak document box, the sarcophagus form body, carved and inlaid, with a single drawer, 34 x 21.5 x 24 cm.
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A rectangular bone veneered document box, the body with reeded panels, 36 x 7.5 x 14 cm.
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A pair of bone veneered candlesticks, each of slender cylindrical form with foliate ink work designs, 38.5 cm high.
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A classical style composite figure of a lion, raised on a rectangular plinth base, 35 x 24 cm.
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A substantial ammonite fossil on plinth, raised vertically on rods to a black granite base, 65 cm high.
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A collection of four marble spheres, of various colours, two raised on a turned stem with a square foot, and two turned ebonised foot, the tallest 23 cm high.
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A rounded rectangular papier mache tray, painted with central scene depicting figures in a garden with trellis borders, 68 cm wide.
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A 19th century rounded rectangular papier mache tray, the border with shell and foliate motifs above duel bands, 78.5 cm wide
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A 19th century oval mother of pearl inlaid papier mache tray, painted with rose garlands, 60 cm wide.
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A 19th century French painted chest of drawers, the rectangular top with shaped and moulded edges over two recessed and bowed horizontal drawers with elaborate brass handles over a scalloped skirt, on slender cabriole supports and painted in blue, white and floral sprays, 114 x 90 x 53 cm
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A glass top wrought iron based table, the circular top above an open scrolling wrought iron base with four supports, 180 cm diameter x 77 cm high.
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A small provincial side table, circular top, over a single column with crab leg supports, 36 x 63 cm
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A 19th century European cabinet, the rectangular top with a moulded edge over two half width drawers and a two door cabinet both with raised panels and brass hinges, flanked by twisted columns and supported on a stepped plinth, 110 x 103 x 62 cm
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Artist Unknown, European School, 19th century Romantic Scene, oil on linen 52 x 100 cm approximately
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A collection of five brass wind Instruments various dimensions
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A silvered metal duck press 48 cm high.
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A collection of six copper kitchen pans various sizes each with a steel handle the largest 28 cm diameter.
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A collection of four miniature elm milking stools, each with a rectangular seat above canted rectangular supports, the largest; 22 cm high.
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A collection of eight copper kitchen pans various sizes each with a steel handle the largest 28.5 cm diameter.
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A pair of gilt metal mounted verde marble cassolettes, each with a tapering baluster body applied with foliate mounts and scroll handles rising to a pierced neck and a domed cover, 51 cm high.
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An Indian brass and ebonised table astrolobe, the pierced spherical body within an engraved radius and circular frame above three leaf carved supports and a concave platform base, 40 cm diameter x 72 cm high.
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A bone veneered fitted document box, the exterior with ink work designs opening to an interior fitted with compartment and a storage area, 63 x 33 x 41 cm.
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A painted leather and brass bound travelling trunk on stand, the hinged rectangular lid and sides each painted with foliate panels and borders within brass mounted edges, raised on a separate base, the trunk 106 x 47 x 53 cm.
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A classical style footed bowl, signed Art Union of London, dated 1851 bronze, with repousse figures to the interior, flanked by two upswept handles on a circular stepped base, 42 x 13 x 33 cm.
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A Victorian toy horse a dappled grey with horse hair tail and mane and leather bridle and saddle with brass floriate studs, standing on a handmade stand with four wheels, (some damage), 75 x 31 x 32 cm
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two lidded portfolio boxes both covered in marbled Florentine paper, with imitation book spines, 29 x 9 x 41 cm
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A copper and brass samovar, the domed lid with an acorn shaped final, with upswept arms, 41 x 42 x 24 cm
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A handmade Noah's Ark and a set of animals, with a removable lid and hand carved selection of animals, 58 x 33 x 16 cm
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A collection of children's toys, including a toy kangaroo, a toy teddy bear and a toy cart with two opposing seats, both with shaped timber frames and vertical spandrels over a timber body with decorative copper plates and supported on four timber wheels with similar decoration to two, 45 x 37 x 47 cm (3)
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A rocking horse, with 'Mome Saborb' reigns and seat buckle, dappled grey with remnant horse hair tail, glass eyes and some damage to ears and wear to paintwork, on a timber frame with cast iron supports, 100 x 94 x 40 cm
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A child's toy horse red and white fur with a white bridle and standing on a chrome frame, with green and white 'Joy Toys Australia' label, 53 x 55 x 29 cm
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A Grand Tour replica charger in the Etruscan style, 19th century, the cavetto displaying a narrative scene within geometric borders, 52 cm diameter.
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A pair of classical style bronze urns, with everted rim and a continuous beaded edge, supported on a flared foot and pedestal base with alternate emblematic relief panels of painting and music, 15 x 33 x 12 cm
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A silverplate and faux tortoiseshell tray, the galleried tray with a continuous repousse and pierced decoration, flanked by two cylindrical silver handles, surmounting a tortoiseshell pattern base with clear glass overlay, 60 x 11 x 40 cm.
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A pre Columbian double spout pottery vessel 14th century, Peru, the mushroom shaped body with twin spouts connected by an arched bridge, 17. 5 cm high. Provenance: Bill Grafen collection, 1970s.
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A pre Columbian pottery stirrup vessel 300-400 A. D, Peru, formed as a kneeling warrior with spear, single loop handle and spout, 20 cm high. Provenance: Bill Grafen collection, 1970s.
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A pre Columbian moche stirrup vessel 500-700 A. D, Northern Peru, the bulbous body with relief decoration depicting an anthropomorphic figure fighting a crab, with single loop handle and single spout, 22. 5 cm high. Provenance: Bill Grafen collection, 1970s.
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A pre Columbian pottery figure of a Capuli Coquero, 800-1500 A. D Peru, formed as a seated man chewing coca nut, wearing a traditional hat and wrap, 28 cm high.
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A pre Columbian pottery vessel with anthropomorphic figure 300 B. C - 300 A. D, Northern Peru, the spherical body with relief decoration depicting an anthropomorphic figure with radiating chevrons, single spout above, painted black, 22 cm high. Provenance: Bill Grafen collection, 1970s.
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A Mexican clay head of Tlaloc, Nayarit, circa 500 B. C, the Aztec rain god raised on a painted rod and mounted on a timber base with incised plaque to front, the head 9. 5 cm high.
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A pre Columbian pottery stirrup vessel 300-400 A. D, Peru, the body formed as a cross legged seated figure with hands behind his back single loop handle and single spout, 19 cm high. Provenance: Bill Grafen collection, 1970s.
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A Mexican clay head of the double Eyed Goddess Michoacan, circa 200 B. C, the goddess of future and fertility, raised on a painted rod and mounted on a timber base with incised plaque to front, the head 8. 5 cm wide.
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A pre Columbian pottery Blackware vessel 300 B. C-300 A. D, West Mexico, the bulbous almond shaped body with relief decoration to each end depicting a mask within a radiating halo with single spout above,together with a modern timber stand 24 cm high. Provenance: Bill Grafen collection, 1970s.
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A Victorian tortoiseshell veneered tea caddy, 19th century, rectangular with rounded edges, silver inlay stringing and vacant cartouche to lid, the interior with rosewood veneered lids, all raised on brass ball feet, 25 cm wide.
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A pre Columbian colima dog 200 B. C- 200 A. D, West Mexico, formed in a sitting position with single spout above the head painted dark terracotta, 25. 5 cm high.
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A collection of four miniature tortoiseshell veneered musical Instruments, includes two guitars and two mandolins, the largest 19 cm long.
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A Camphorwood bone inlaid document box, rectangular with a hinged cover the exterior with foliate marquetry inlay 44. 5 x 13. 5 x 31 cm.
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A rectangular ebonised and bone parquetry inlaid document box, rectangular, with a hinged cover inlaid with a repeating circular geometric pattern, 30. 5 x 14. 5 x 23 cm.
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A rectangular ebonised and bone parquetry inlaid document box, rectangular, with a hinged cover inlaid with a repeating geometric pattern, 34 x 13. 5 x 24 cm.
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A pre Columbian vessel of a cayman anthropomorphic figure 100-200 A. D, Peru, the figure depicted as an alligator headed man with looped handled with single spout, 22 cm wide. Provenance: Bill Grafen collection, 1970s.
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A composite statue of sphynx, raised on rectangular plinth base, 23 x 31 cm.
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A pair of bone veneered candlesticks, each of slender cylindrical form with foliate ink work designs, 31 cm high.
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An 18th century classical style lead figure of a putto, the standing figure with a grape and vine garland to his hair, raised on an associated stone dais and a modern painted wooden plinth, the figure 95 cm high including the dais, the plinth 100 cm high.
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A woven wall tapestry, 19th century, the linear shaped cartouche draped with floral swags and finished with a trellised base all within a burnt orange ground, finished with a brass rod to top, 112 x 250 cm.
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Artist Unknown, European School, 19th century Bountiful Still Life Near Classical Bridge and Fountain, oil on canvas 127 x 141 cm
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Artist Unknown, European School, 17th/18th century, Floral Still Life With Fruit, Bird's Nest And Bee, oil on board 61 x 44 cm
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two similar gilt metal mounted crystal lamp bases, each with a faceted stem rising to foliate cast capital, raised on a circular foot, together with a modern shade, 45 cm and 46. 5 cm
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A 19th century French gilt bronze chandelier, the baluster leaf cast standard emanating six scroll arms terminating in sconces above a leaf cast pendant, 67 cm high.
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A small 19th century mother of pearl inlaid papier mache tray, painted and inlaid with floral swags and classical urns (some loses) 42 cm wide.
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A 19th century painted tin tray, rounded rectangular painted with flowers on a black ground, 71 cm wide.
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A 19th century painted tin tray, rounded rectangular, painted to the centre with a peacock standing amongst fruit, foliate gilt border, 71 cm wide.
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A 19th century shaped oval papier mache tray, stamped Jenners & Bettridge, Makers to the Queen, painted with a central rose garland within a gilt c-scroll border (repaired), 79 cm wide.
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A European cabinet, with two full height doors, each with further applied panels, elongated metal hinges and escutcheons, 118 x 215 x 37 cm
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An Eary 19th century painted pine door and frame, with arched lintel above two doors with recessed panels within reeded and scrolled carved supports, 340 cm high approximately.
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A pair of Directoire gilt metal and marble tazzas 19th century, each of a stepped marble base with gilt metal cherubic mounts surmounted by a compressed wide set lidded urn with swan head handles, 16. 5 cm high. Reference: Bonhams, 14th November, 2010, lot 601
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