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Fine Jewellery, Silver, Furniture, Decorative and Asian Art — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:408
Sale Title:Fine Jewellery, Silver, Furniture, Decorative and Asian ArtLots with images:400
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:281
Date:26-Jul-2016
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Attributed to François Linke (French, 1855-1946), Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted Amaranth, sycamore, marquetry and parquetry bureau à Cylindre, late 19th century, in the manner of Jean-Henri Riesener, the rectangular top with a pierced three-quarter gallery, above a lozenge parquetry cylinder roll-top centred with a musical trophy, the interior fitted with drawers and retractable writing slide, the sides, inlaid with lozenge parquetry, the frieze drawer mounted with ormolu faun scene and flanked by two…
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Louis XVI style ormolu mounted Bibliotheque, 19th century, the moulded cornice above a pair of glass doors enclosing two adjustable shelves, over two doors fitted with shelves, highlighted with garlands of oak leaves and acorns, flowers and foliage, height 220 cm width 123 cm depth 43 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Glenleigh Antiques, VIC, c. 1990
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Pair of Louis XVI Bergeres, late 18th century, light green painted, the padded back with stylised tree finals, above a bowed seat, on conforming tapering legs headed by paterae, height 98 cm width 69 cm depth 52 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Violon d?Ingres Antiques, Paris, 06/2011
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French ormolu mounted ebonised, amboyna and marquetry card table, 19th century, the hinged swivelling top inlaid with a musical trophy, flowers and foliage, opening to reveal a lined interior, on fluted tapering legs. Provenance: Purchased from Wallrock Antiques, Brisbane
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Pair of Louis XV style parcel gilt Bergeres, late 19th century, upholstered in a cream fabric (2). Provenance: Purchased from Wallrock Antiques, Brisbane
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Pair of Napoleon III kingwood corner cabinets, late 19th century, each cabinet with a white marble top above a palisander floral marquetry panelled door, decorated with ormolu mounts, with key (2), height 102.5 cm width 73 cm depth 52.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Aronson Antiques, c. 1999
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Napoleon III ormolu mounted credenza, 19th century, with rouge marble top and inlaid floral decoration. Provenance: Purchased from Wallrock Antiques, Brisbane
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Pair of Louis XVI style armchairs, late 19th century, grey painted frames decorated with mouldings and carved flowers, with medallion shaped backs, padded arms, on turned fluted legs (2). Provenance: Purchased from Wallrock Antiques, Brisbane
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Pair of Louis XVI style armchairs, late 19th century, grey painted frames decorated with mouldings and carved flowers, with medallion shaped backs, padded arms, on turned fluted legs (2). Provenance: Purchased from Wallrock Antiques, Brisbane
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Louis XVI style ormolu mounted round side table, late 19th century, the circular top with trellis pattern mother-of-pearl inlay, over four tapered fluted legs joined by a shaped low shelf, on brass castors, height 73 cm width 76 cm
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Louis XVI style parquetry and ormolu mounted vitrine, late 19th/20th early century, with a single bevelled glass door enclosing three glass shelves, with mirrored back, height 179 cm width 72 cm depth 40 cm
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Louis XV style walnut settee, 19th century, the frame decorated with mouldings and carved flowers. Provenance: Purchased from Wallrock Antiques, Brisbane
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Louis XVI style gilt metal mounted mahogany Bouillotte table, mid-20th century, the mottled faux marble top surrounded by a metal gallery, with one short frieze drawer, height 74.5 cm diameter 64 cm
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Gilt metal mounted three-tier whatnot, each tier with pierced brass gallery, together with an oval side table, the top with inlaid medallion above four tapered legs joined by a lower shelf, on wood and brass castors (2), height 80 cm width 35.5 cm depth 25.5 cm, height 69.5 cm width 74 cm depth 45 cm
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Louis XV style carved walnut Bergere, the padded back, arms and seat covered in cream and olive fabric, raised on tapered fluted legs on castors, together with fitted ottoman (2), height 92.5 cm width 77 cm depth 86 cm (armchair), height 36 cm width 66 cm depth 66 cm (ottoman)
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Louis XVI style parcel gilt three piece salon suite, 19th century, comprising a canape and two armchairs, each with a carved frame, the oval padded back, arms and seat covered in Aubusson style tapestry depicting floral bouquets and arabesque foliage, on tapered fluted legs, (A/F) (3), height 106 cm width 151 cm depth 64 cm (sofa), height 95.5 cm width 64 cm depth 54 cm (chairs). Provenance: Purchased by Leslie Walford in Paris on behalf of her client, c. 1960
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Napoleon III ormolu mounted and red tortoiseshell boulle credenza, late 19th century, the black serpentine shaped marble top over a pair of panelled doors profusely inlaid, enclosing two shelves, the projecting angles applied with bacchantes and satyrs, raised on four bun feet, restored (A/F), height 127 cm width 183 cm depth 50 cm
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Pair of French campaign chairs, each folding chair with faux bamboo frame, black leather seat and back (2), height 95 cm width 58 cm depth 62 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Howell & Howell Antiques, Woollahra
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Empire style brass Bouillotte lamp, the gilded brass stem with three candleform branches, with circular red and gilt tole shade, adjustable, height 65 cm
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Napoleon III ormolu mounted card table, late 19th century, the inlaid swivel top decorated with birds and scrolling leaves opening to reveal a gilt-tooled green baize lining, raised on four tapered legs joined by a shaped stretcher, missing centre finial, height 75 cm width 62.5 cm depth 41 cm
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Louis XVI style marble topped console table, the breche d'alep style marble top above a frieze fitted with a long drawer, over a pair of panelled doors inlaid with floral decorations, the sides with a short drawer above a single door cupboard, mounted with ormolu, raised on fluted legs with, sabots, height 102 cm width 123 cm depth 46 cm
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Pair of Louis XV style walnut chairs, early 20th century, each with cane shaped back, upholstered in cream and green check fabric, together with two matching footstools (4), height 84.5 cm width 56 cm depth 61 cn
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Louis XVI style centre table, white painted, the white round marble top over four carved cabriole legs, height 71 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Howell & Howell, Woollahra, NSW
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Mahogany vitrine, 19th century, the rectangular marble top above a single door enclosing three glass shelves, on four fluted legs. Provenance: Purchased from Wallrock Antiques, Brisbane
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French Bonheur-du-jour, 19th century. Provenance: Purchased from Wallrock Antiques, Brisbane
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Dutch mahogany and marquetry mirror, 19th century, of rectangular shape, decorated with scrolling flowers, height 82.5 cm width 34 cm
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Dutch marquetry cabinet, 18th/19th century, the rectangular inlaid top decorated with swags, shells and birds over a long drawer, above a pair of doors with similar inlaid decoration, raised on moulded block feet, height 81.5 cm width 77.5 cm depth 42 cm
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Dutch marquetry cabinet, 18th/19th century, the rectangular inlaid top decorated with scrolling flowers and a dancing figure above a pair of doors and a long drawer, the sides with pierced heart shape handles, raised on four tapered legs, height 69 cm width 52 cm depth 33 cm
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Pair of folding bentwood and cane chairs, c. 1900, in the manner of Gebruder Thonet, one seat (A/F), height 90 cm width 59 cm depth 77 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hugh Fraser
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American oak revolving bookcase, early 20th century, the moulded square top above three shelves, on brass and wooden castors, height 115 cm width 51 cm depth 54 cm
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George III Welsh oak dresser, 18th/19th century, in two sections, the upper section with three-tier rack, the projecting lower section fitted with three drawers (A/F), height 188 cm width 165 cm depth 45 cm
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George II oak high back settle, 18th century, the high rectangular back above a hinged lid seat, height 125 cm width 142 cm depth 56 cm
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Set of eight Windsor chairs, 19th century, each with semi-circular back supported by upright rods, comprising six dinning chairs and two side chairs (8), height 91 cm
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Pair of George III style wingback armchairs, 19th century, brown leather upholstered with nailhead trim, on cabriole front legs and splayed back legs (2), height 124 cm width 92 cm depth 68 cm
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Georgian style oak cabinet dresser, with later brass hinges and pulls, height 89 cm width 143 cm depth 54.5 cm
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Georgian mahogany corner cabinet, 19th century, the top section with single astragal glazed door enclosing three shelves above a panelled door cupboard, height 210 cm
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George III style wingback armchair, 19th century, re-upholstered with two tone blue floral fabric, on cabriole front legs and splayed back legs, with two matching cushions, height 127 cm width 83 cm depth 68 cm
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Carved mahogany caviar bowl on stand, 18th/19th century, missing the bowl and one glass (A/F), height 70 cm
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Set of four Regency mahogany side chairs, with arched cresting rails, navy blue upholstery, on sabre legs (4), height 87 cm width 51 cm depth 42 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Sothebys, Melbourne, c. 1990
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Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase, the moulded cornice over a pair of glass doors enclosing two glass shelves, the secretaire drawer fitted with eight small drawers and pigeon holes, above a pair of doors, height 223 cm width 112 cm depth 53.5 cm
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Set of eight Regency style dining chairs, upholstered in leopard print fabric (8), height 82.5 cm width 52 cm depth 42 cm
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Georgian mahogany dining table, 19th century, with two extension leaves, on brass castors, height 77 cm width 140 cm depth 123 cm
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Georgian mahogany bookcase, 19th century, the rectangular molded cornice above a pair of glass doors enclosing two shelves over a long drawer, above a two panelled door cupboard, height 200 cm width 92 cm depth 46 cm
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Chippendale style settee, 19th century, with serpentine back and S-scroll arms, on four front cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet and four saber back legs, height 87 cm width 235 cm depth 83 cm
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Victorian mahogany Wellington chest, the rectangular top above a bank of seven drawers within moulded pilasters with truss capitals, one side lockable, raised on a plinth base, height 110 cm width 53 cm depth 42.5 cm
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Victorian library steps, mid-19th century, of serpentine form, on four turned legs. Provenance: Purchased from Wallrock Antiques, Brisbane
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Mahogany revolving bookcase, late 19th century, the square moulded top with fan inlaid circular centre decoration, over book shelves. Provenance: Purchased from Wallrock Antiques, Brisbane
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Victorian mahogany Dickens desk, c. 1850, the galleried back flanked by two banks of drawers above a three section leather inset top, over a frieze fitted with three drawers, raised on two pedestals, each pedestal featuring three short drawers, height 107 cm width 151 cm depth 62 cm. Provenance: Purchased from the house of Desks, Paddington, NSW, 02/1996
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Mahogany revolving bookcase, late 19th century, the square moulded top with fan inlaid circular centre decoration, over book shelves. Provenance: Purchased from Wallrock Antiques, Brisbane
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Georgian mahogany console table, mid-19th century, the rectangular top above carved supports terminating in paw feet, height 85 cm width 121 cm depth 47 cm
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Pair of Victorian mahogany octagonal side tables, 19th century, each with a lower shelf, on four turned legs with brass and wood castors (2), height 72 cm width 59.5 cm depth 59.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hugh Fraser
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Victorian mahogany chiffonier, the rectangular top with high arched back over a two drawer frieze, with a pair of cupboard doors below, height 131.5 cm width 120 cm depth 46.5 cm
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Georgian mahogany wine table, 19th century, the circular top over a tripod base, height 52 cm diameter 32.7 cm
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Edwardian mahogany Carlton house desk, with boxwood and ebony chequered inlay, height 101 cm width 114 cm depth 60 cm
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Early Chinese gate bench, the single plank top raised on four legs, height 115 cm width 98.5 cm depth 15 cm
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Chinese hardwood and bone inlaid centre table, the circular top profusely inlaid with pagodas, warriors, bats and mythical beasts, above a carved frieze inlaid with bone, raised on a carved pedestal base, height 75 cm diameter 92 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Baboori Antiques, Sydney, 1999
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Chinese two panel screen, the wooden surrounds carved and pierced with birds amongst foliage, the red and black panels inlaid with bone and mother-of-pearl depicting birds and flowers, losses to the inlaid decoration, height 191 cm width 174 cm
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Indian wedding chest, wooden with metal strappings, all over remnants of blue paint, with iron lock, height 99 cm width 138 cm depth 44 cm
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Louis XVI style oval side table, mid-20th century, the white marble top above four carved cabriole legs joined by a cane shelf, height 76 cm width 89 cm depth 61 cm
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Rococo style gilt-wood mirror, of circular shape, height 128 cm width 111 cm
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Regency style Chinoiserie console, 20th century, decorated with various flowers and pagodas, having a long drawer above a single door cupboard, with matching side table (2), height 81.5 cm width 112 cm depth 37 cm (console), height 71 cm width 40 cm depth 29.5 cm (side table)
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Murano glass eight-light chandelier, manufactured by Mazzuccato Murano, Italy, clear, opaque and red glass, labelled ' Mazzuccato Murano Venezia Italy
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Italian provincial style commode, decorated in the Florentine style, the rectangular top above three long drawers, on tapered legs, height 95 cm width 122 cm depth 51.5 cm
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German Art Deco cocktail cabinet, of rectangular form, raised on scroll supports, each door inlaid with light woods depicting stylised figures, fitted mirrored interior, with key, height 120 cm width 88 cm depth 43 cm
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Australian Art Deco burr walnut veneer table, the circular shaped table with glass top, height 57 cm diameter 62 cm
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French gilt-metal chandelier, with five branches, electrified, height 45 cm
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Pair of Australian Art Deco burr walnut veneer Consoles, each half-moon shaped table with glass top (2), height 76 cm width 83 cm depth 42 cm
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Australian Art Deco burr walnut veneer nest of tables, comprising three graduated tables, with glass top (3), height 55 cm width 55 cm depth 37 cm
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Paul Jones, flora Superba, edition 371/400, signed 'Paul Jones. Selected and painted by the artist, text by Wilfrid Blunt, foreword by Sir George Taylor. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Silver tea and coffee set, in the style of George Jensen, with wooden handles, comprising teapot, coffee pot, pitcher, cream jug, sugar bowl, bowl, tray, marked 'Sterling 925 Mexico' (7), approx. Weight 6373 grams
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Georg Jensen, silver tazza, design no. 263, 1978, grape' pattern, the flared rim bowl decorated with pendant grapes, on a spiral stem rising from a spreading circular base, stamped 'Georg Jensen, Denmark, silver, D10, 263', approx. 278 grams height 12.8 cm
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Sigvard Bernadotte for Georg Jensen, silver casserole and cover, design no. 909, c. 1950, with ebony handle, marked 'Sigvard 925S Denmark sterling Georg Jensen & Wendelas 909', height 9 cm diameter 5.7 cm
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Georg Jensen, silver open salt, design no. 243 C, c. 1950, of oval shape, raised on four ball feet, marked 'Georg Jensen sterling Denmark 243 C', together with a German sterling silver solifleur vase and a sterling silver pepper mill, hallmarked 'A. H. N., London, 1970' (3), height 1.8 cm width 8.3 cm, height 21 cm, height 10.5 cm
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Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, silver and blue enamel brooch, design no. 306, c. 1947, designed as a stylised tulip, marked '925 S Denmark Georg Jensen HK 306', approx. Weight 30 grams
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Georg Jensen, pair of silver swan cufflinks, design no. 55, marked '925 S Denmark Georg Jensen 55', approx. Weight 12.9 grams
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Georg Jensen, set of twelve gilded silver spoons, c. 1970, each handles decorated with a flower and dated, marked 'Georg Jensen sterling Denmark', with original boxes and bags (12), approx. Weight 74 grams (each)
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Cohr Denmark, silver cutlery set, Monica' pattern, comprising eight table knives, eight table forks, eight table spoons, eight entree knives, eight entree forks, eight soup spoons (48), approx. 2562 grams
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American silver part cutlery set, mark for Gorham, 20th century, comprising twelve dinner knives, twelve knives, twelve forks, twelve dessert forks, twelve coffee spoons, a spoon, a small knife, two serving spoons, carving knife, a pair of tongs, a cake knife, two ladles, a serving fork and spoon (71), approx. Weight 5200 grams
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American silver tea and coffee service, mark for Gorham, 20th century, comprising coffee pot, teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl, marked 'Gorham sterling' (4), approx. Weight 2283 grams
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Pair of American silver salt and pepper shakers, mark for Gorham, 20th century, together with a set of six American silver napkin rings, marked 'Gorham sterling' (8), approx. Weight 78 grams, 65 grams
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Eight American silver cream spoons, mark of Gorham, c. 1903-1907, handles chased in high relief with flowers, hallmarked (8), approx. Weight 186 grams
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James Alexander Barrow Linton (English/Australian, 1904-1980), set of six Arts & Crafts silver tea spoons, with wildflower design handles and hammered bowls, hallmarked 'JAL ST. Silver' and stamped with a gumnut, with box (6), approx. Weight 78 grams
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James Alexander Barrow Linton (English/Australian, 1904-1980), set of six Arts & Crafts silver coffee spoons, with wildflower design handles and hammered bowls, hallmarked 'JAL ST. Silver' and stamped with a gumnut (6), approx. Weight 49 grams
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Continental silver five piece tea and coffee service, comprising coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug, decorated with oak leaves and acorns, all stamped 'Sterling', together with an oval serving tray stamped '950 sterling' (5), approx. Weight 2927 grams
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Continental silver serving tray, of rectangular form, with two handles, hallmarked, approx. Weight 2622 grams length 69 cm
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Eight Continental silver spoons, c. 1850, including five spoons by Syracuse retailer Dennis Valentine, hallmarked (8), approx. Weight 158 grams
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Polish silver tray, mark of Krakow, after 1920, of oval form, decorated with border of roses and scrolls, hallmarked, approx. Weight 1168 grams length 46.5 cm
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German silver tray, mark of Eugen Marcus, Berlin, c. 1900, of oval form, decorated with border of leaf and berry motif, marked 'Eugen Marcus 800 Berlin, approx. Weight 2278 grams length 70 cm
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German silver cream ladle, mark of Strube & Sohn, Leipzig, c. 1900, together with an Austrian silver soup ladle, mark of Vienna, 1832 (2), approx. Weight 61 grams, 184 grams
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German silver cake servers, decorated with roses and foliage, marked '835 Germany silver' (2), approx. Weight 84 grams
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Russian silver comport, mark of Dimitry Ilyich Tverskoi, St. Petersburg, 1834-1851, flanked by a pair of S-scroll handles, on oval shaped foot, hallmarked, approx. Weight 453 grams
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Russian silver cigarette case, mark of Aleksandr Alekseyevich Smirnov, Moscow, 1893, the front engraved with a palace and geometric design, the gilded interior retains Russian hallmarks, height 7.8 cm width 5.2 cm, approx. Weight 68.9 grams
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Russian silver purse, in the shape of a belted trunk, hallmarked, height 7.8 cm width 5.2 cm, approx. Weight 78.2 grams
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Russian silver cigarette case, c. 1960, of rectangular shape, the gilded interior retains inscription, marked '800', approx. Weight 191 grams
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Pair of Russian white metal spice Towers, each ball shaped spice holder supported by figures playing music and standing up on a Star of David base with three ball feet, marked (2), height 8.5 cm
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Victorian silver inkwell, mark of Henry Wilkinson & Co., Sheffield, c. 1840, with two silver mounted cut crystal ink bottles, hallmarked, approx. Weight 381 grams
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Silver toddy ladle, with spiral twist baleen handle, the bowl inset with a silver coin, length 35 cm
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Shell form caddy spoon, mark of A. Marstron & Co, Birmingham, 1968, together with a sterling silver pin tray in the form of a clam shell, stamped 'Wallace sterling 393' (2), spoon approx. Weight 21 grams, pin tray approx. Weight 75 grams
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Pair of silver candlesticks, mark of Elkington & Co, Birmingham, 1966, each with an urn form sconce with removable bobeche, on a fluted stem and a shaped square weighted foot, hallmarked (2), approx. Weight 1804 grams
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Victorian silver and crystal claret jug, mark of Edward Hutton, London, 1888, after a design by Christopher Dresser, hallmarked, height 21.7 cm
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