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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:654
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:176
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:478
Date:30-May-2017
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A George III silver helmet shaped cream jug, with reeded handle and rim, raised on a circular spreading stem on a square plinth base. London 1795 by Henry Chawner. 130gms.
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An 18th century silver helmet shaped cream jug, marked 'Sterling', engraved with floral swags and a crest of a Mameluke on horseback, holding in his dexter hand a scimitar. Faulted at the foot. 240gms.
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A pair of cruet bottles with silver tops, one pierced as a caster, each seated in triform based ring stands, the latter hallmarked London 1804 by Abstinando King. One bottle chipped at foot.
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A 19th century Dutch silver small proportion coffee pot, baluster shape, heavily embossed with scrolls and florals, floral finial, naturalistic branch handle, raised on cast pierced quadruped base. 355gms. Height 15 cm
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A 19th century Dutch silver cream jug, baluster shape, scroll and floral embossed, naturalistic branch handle, raised on cast and pierced quadruped base. 165gms. Height 11 cm
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A Victorian silver coffee pot, plain baluster shape with double scroll handle, floral finial and octagonal spout. London 1844 by the Barnard family. 810gms. Height 26.5 cm
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An elegant William IV silver four-piece tea and coffee service, fluted squat baluster shape raised on cast acanthus and shell quadruped bases, each pot with melon finial, anthemion capped spouts, scroll handles with ivory heat rings; the fluted bodies with encircling bands of 'frosted' and repousse leaves and flowers. Total weight 2260gms.
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A Victorian Aesthetic style silver plate coffee pot, ovoid body raised on circular foot, acanthus capped scroll handle and hinged lid surmounted by lion finial, the body engraved with quatrefoil panels. Height 30 cm
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A William IV silver mustard pot of melon shape on shell and scroll feet, with blue glass liner. London 1830 by the Barnard Bros. Some dents. Diameter 9 cm
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A George III silver mustard pot, oval section with domed lid, crested with a ducally crowned lion's head erased. With original blue glass liner. London 1795
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A modern classical silver salver, pie-crust rim, medium/small size, plain design, raised on three ball-and-claw feet. Birmingham 1972 by J.B. Chatterley & Sons Ltd. Diameter 206. 228gms.
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A silver plate on copper two-handled tray, oblong with shaped border and flat chased decoration. English make. Length 63 cm
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A silver salver, square with shaped border and four bun feet, engraved with monogram. Birmingham 1935 by Adie Bros. 850gms. Width 30 cm
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A Victorian silver claret jug of baluster shape, ornately embossed with garlands of fruit, leaves and ribbons. London 1871 by Frazer & Haws. With presentation inscription from the Blackheath Cricket Club dated 1876. 600gms. Height 36 cm
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A Victorian silver gilt presentation cup, cylindrical body with central frosted band, crested within an oval laurel wreath, on a beaded knopped stem, the whole on a spread circular foot with frosted decoration, engraved 'The Gift of the Mercers Company to commemorate the Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1887', by Robert Roskell, Allan Roskell & John Mortimer Hunt, London 1887, also incuse stamped Hunt & Roskell. Height 245, weight 540gms. In 1887, to celebrate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee each member of the…
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A boxed pair of commemorative silver slip top spoons, by H. G. Hicklenton & S. A. Phillips, London 1937, the back of stem deeply etched 'Mercers Company, George VI, 1937', with original commemorative card. 135gms.
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A late 19th century American heavy sterling silver vase, baluster pedestal form with long tapering cylindrical curved handles, maker's marks to the base. 876gms. Height 21 cm
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An American sterling silver pedestal bowl, plain form. 156gms. Diameter 14 cm
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A matching set of four early Victorian period silver salts, elaborate pierced designs with scroll borders, and replacement synthetic blue liners. London 1840 by George Fox. Diameters 11.5 cm
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A Victorian silver large bonbon dish, of scalloped shell shape, pierced and embossed with floral designs, raised on three shell feet. Sheffield 1896 by Henry Aitkin. 325gms.
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A William IV Old Sheffield Plate single wine coaster, with shaped rim and turned wood base. Diameter 16.5 cm
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A silver plate Art Deco style cocktail shaker/pourer, along with 12 silver plated cocktail goblets, each monogrammed.
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An uncommon silver plated drum-shape biscuit barrel, by Philip Ashberry & Sons, decorated in relief with acanthus and raised on conforming acanthus legs. Height 26 cm
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Three large kilim cushions, geometric patterns in varying colours, the backs in plain coloured stripes.
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A Chinese rug, the centre decorated with six panels of prancing horses wearing ornate saddles and bridles, the border with floral and geometric patterns, blues and browns on a navy blue ground. 204 cm x 135 cm
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An impressive old large hand-knotted Persian carpet, the field of deep purples and blues, with five rows of two guls in alternating diamond and tree of life motifs and with a multiple border guard filled with motifs of rosettes and diamonds. Some wear. 225 cm x 393 cm.
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A hand-woven Azerbaijani wool runner, the field of bone-coloured field decorated in a striped, geometric motif. 315 cm x 130 cm.
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A large hand-knotted old Hamadan runner, decorated in a herati pattern framed by a large geometric border. 345 cm x 112 cm.
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A Persian Quchan kilim rug, flat woven and decorated in a open Prussian blue field framed with a step-sided diamond motif. 145 cm x 140 cm.
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A Persian Quchan kilim rug, flat woven and decorated in a open burnt orange field framed with a geometric shape motif. 242 cm x 198 cm.
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A hand-knotted silk Persian runner, the parchment-coloured field decorated in a elaborate floral motif, with highly patterned border guards including one wide central guard. 121 cm x 77 cm.
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An antique hand-knotted Bukhara tribal rug, with a central field of two rows of four guls and a multi-panelled border of geometric motifs. 220 cm x 160 cm.
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A fine Turkish wool-on-cotton prayer rug, the plain plum coloured mihrab with hanging floral basket and columns flanking a flowering urn. 97 cm x 160 cm.
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A handsome Turkoman tribal rug, the deep crimson central field containing three panels incorporating cruciform motifs and framed by broad panelled borders. 233 cm x 130 cm.
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A fine old Persian silk prayer rug, the mihrab in earthen tones, decorated with floral motifs and surrounded with multiple panels. Some wear. 85 cm x 14 cm.
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A hand-knotted Hamadan rug, decorated with a central medallion and pendants, surrounded by a field of floral motifs, the central pattern repeated in the quadrants, re-fringed. 251 cm x 166 cm.
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An Iranian Qum silk rug, silk on silk foundation, decorated with a central medallion surrounded by flowers, animals and birds on a salmon ground. 85 cm x 56 cm.
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A large kilim saddlebag, with bands of geometric designs in various colours. Length 132 cm
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A large old hand-knotted Tabriz carpet, the bone-coloured field decorated with a repeating boteh motif. 324 cm x 224 cm.
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An old hand-knotted Hamadan rug, the herati field framed within a broad herati border, between narrower guards. 304 cm x 204 cm.
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A hand-woven Bukhara Turken rug, the central scarlet field of gul motif, surrounded by multiple guards including a wide guard of gul motif. 316 cm x 215 cm.
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A large antique hand-woven Bukhara carpet, the cardinal red field decorated with three rows of elephant foot gul, surrounded by multiple panels and a central gul border. 300 cm x 230 cm.
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An old hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug, with a large central medallion and four border guards, typical colours and profuse floral designs. 230 cm x 145 cm.
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An old hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug, with a single central medallion, floral designs and four border guards, typical colours on a dark blue ground, oblong shape. 300 cm x 150 cm.
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A fine Persian rug, the field decorated in rectilinear designs of repeated geometric motifs, with multiple narrow border guards of similar pattern and on a rich oxblood ground. 130 cm x 230 cm.
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An antique Persian Shirvan all wool rug, the central stepped large gul on a blue ground field displaying abrash and with scattered florals, the red/brown wide dominant guard with herati style repeating florals. 204 cm x 141 cm.
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A large hand-knotted Hamadan carpet, the field decorated in a herati pattern of predominantly crimson and Prussian blue tones, and framed by a broad floral meandering border. 380 cm x 268 cm.
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A large hand-knotted Birjand Mood carpet, with a predominately red field, highly decorated in a curvilinear floral design, 388 cm x 295 cm.
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An old hand-knotted Kashan carpet, decorated in a central floral curvilinear design, the dominant wide border guard with blue ground and flowering vases and palm motifs. 405 cm x 305 cm.
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A large hand knotted Afghan Turkoman carpet, the field decorated in typical gul motifs, with multiple narrow border guards in colours of rich red and dark blue. 250 cm x 350 cm.
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An impressive large silk pile hand knotted rug, the serpentine ivory ground field with central medallion and multiple floral tendrils, the widest border guard with repeating floral vases, copper brown and soft blue tones. 390 cm x 280 cm.
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A fine quality semi-antique hand knotted American Saruq rug, wool and silk on cotton, the field finely knotted with scrolling tendrils and florals including pairs of herons, hawks and peacocks, rich tones of claret, indigo and turquoise dominate, the border guard with floral panelled decoration. The silk ivory florals with coloured highlights. 215 cm x 130 cm.
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Two Chinese ceramic garden stools, octagonal form, decorated with goldfish, seaweed, etc., in the Imari palette. 30 cm x 47 cm.
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An old Chinese carved and inlaid low table, mother-of-pearl blossom inlays to the border, carved frieze and leg tops, good dark colour. 62.5 cm x 43 cm x 28.5 cm.
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A mid-20th century large Burmese rosewood burr slab form table, natural edge displaying paler tone with tight burls, highly polished top displaying tight burrs in dark brown/red tone, raised on three short serpentine square section legs. The round top approximately 128 cm x 130 cm x 4.1 cm.
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A quality heavy rosewood burr slab table, rectangular form, simple moulded edge, one corner showing natural edge, polished, displaying good dark red/brown tone. 84 cm x 135 cm x 38, raised on substantial square section splay legs.
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A mid-20th century Burmese rosewood burr slab room stand, natural exterior polished tight burl edge, highly polished to both sides, the top displaying tight burrs in dark brown tone, the base edge cut to allow standing. 109 cm x 150 cm x 36, supported by two substantial bracket feet.
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A mid 20th century Oriental large rosewood inlaid low table, rectangular form, the border with profuse mother-of-pearl floral inlays, carved dragon frieze, the ball and claw feet with mask carved knees. 93 cm x 152 cm x 35.5 cm.
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An Oriental rosewood inlaid room stand, the rectangular panel with elaborate mother-of-pearl inlays of exotic birds, florals and trees, rounded frame, supported by two substantial brackets with cloud carved detail. 102 cm x 108.5 cm.
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A quality Chinese rosewood display cabinet, striking dark brown/red tone, a combination of four small sliding doors with carved rondels above an open three stepped section with gallery backs and a further combination of three carved doors and four drawers, plain column supports. 123 cm x 35 cm x 128 cm.
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A Japanese hardwood vase table, the octagonal shaped top with marble insert raised on four carved legs with cross stretcher base, a heavily floral carved apron to top. 30 cm x 61 cm.
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A pair of 19th century Chinese hardwood side tables, square form, panelled tops, the square section legs with upper shaped stretchers, wedged construction. 41 cm x 41 cm x 50 cm. Of good weight.
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An early 20th century Japanese three-section paulownia and cedar kimono chest, the top with two panel sliding doors enclosing drawers above a combination of three short and five full width drawers, silvered swing handles and fittings, side handles attached, with key. Good pale tone. 113 cm x 43 cm x 144.5 cm
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An American adjustable piano stool, four wrythen twist legs with conforming central column and stretchers, iron and glass ball and claw feet. 37 cm x 46 cm.
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A c.1900 American revolving piano stool, four turned legs and central support with turned crossed stretchers, the circular feet with reeded edge and mildly dished top, raised on gilt iron and glass ball and claw feet.
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A small fruitwood country stool, shaped seat on three chamfered legs. 23 cm x 30 cm.
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A large iron dome top parrot cage, of circular shape with single door, metal tray base and large suspension ring. Diameter 680, height 137 cm
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A Thonet bentwood rocker of small size, with cane filled seat and back.
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An Edwardian mahogany butler's tray table, with hinged oval sides and folding stand. 73 cm x 48 cm x 83 cm.
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An old tray-top style table, small proportion with shelf to the base, the sides with cross decoration, tray style top, with distressed paint finish in a caramel cream. 54 cm x 45 cm x 88 cm.
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A miniature mahogany revolving bookcase, together with several vintage books. 29 cm x 29 cm x 33 cm.
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A set of old pine library steps. 44 cm x 29 cm x 89 cm.
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An antique oak dough bin, lift-off lid, raised on four shaped legs with decorative apron to the front, original sales ticket stating 17th century and price $425. 107 cm x 48 cm x 81 cm.
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A Regency mahogany writing table, rectangular form, the tall plain gallery top with single narrow shelf, the two frieze drawers with ebony edging, restrained fine turned legs with stretchers. 107 cm x 56.5 cm x 97 cm.
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A quality George III flame mahogany extension dining table, four extension leaves secured with clips, some absent, the table circular when reduced, raised on eight restrained turned legs with brass cup casters. Seating 12 to 14 people. Length extended 3080, height 75 cm
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A set of eight William IV bar-back dining chairs, the curved cresting rails with terminal ends of comma shape carved with quatrefoil foliate bosses, the back rails of conforming design, drop-in upholstered sheets (one absent) raised on ring-turned tapering legs.
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A small Regency plum pudding mahogany tilt-top occasional table, the plain oblong top with rounded corners on a turned column support, the tripod base with brass lion's paw terminals. 92 cm x 73 cm x 75 cm.
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Three George III elm and ash framed country Chippendale side chairs, vase shaped splats, drop in seats upholstered in silver grey fabric.
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A Georgian mahogany flap-top demi-lune supper table, of plain design with restrained boxwood stringing, the four tapering square section legs with spade feet. 92 cm x 45 cm x 72 cm.
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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs in the French manner, the scrolling buttoned back and seats upholstered in self-patterned damask, the scrolling front legs terminating in brass caps and casters.
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A Regency mahogany Pembroke table, the thumb moulded edge with rounded corners, single frieze drawer, lobed and turned legs with brass cut casters. Good dark colour. 87.5 cm x 106 cm x 71 cm.
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An old George III style carved walnut Gainsborough open elbow chair, tall back with arched top and seat upholstered in fine ribbed gold silk.
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A Regency mahogany Pembroke table, the plain top with thumbnail moulded edge and rounded corners, turned and fluted legs with original brass casters, drawer at one end, dummy drawer the other. 105 cm x 116 cm x 72 cm.
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A Chippendale mahogany side chair, carved and pierced back and chair splat, carved knee, ball and claw feet with tapestry drop-in seat. 55 cm x 48 cm x 95 cm.
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Two oak country Chippendale side chairs, with carved scrolling pierced back and chair splat, square legs with stretcher base, drop-in seats, require some attention. 49 cm x 43.5 cm x 92.5 cm.
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Five oak country Chippendale dining chairs, includes one carver chair, vase shaped splat back, squat legs, stretcher base, all require attention.
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A Georgian country oak drop-leaf table, the oval top raised on cotton reel turned legs, requires attention. 132 cm x 112 cm x 74 cm.
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A Victorian walnut grandfather chair, with Omega back, scroll arms, serpentine front, short cabriole front legs with white china casters and buttoned striped brocade covers.
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A Regency mahogany sideboard, the plain architectural upstand back with a single shelf, the base with two central drawers flanked by panelled cupboards, brass captured ring lion mask handles, open base, raised on turned legs.
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A late George III mahogany two-stage standing corner cupboard, with restrained boxwood stringing, the astragal glazed top with carved, broken, swan neck pediment. 108 cm x 64 cm x 228 cm
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An ornate Edwardian dark stained mahogany mirror-back sideboard of elaborate French style, the bowfront base with four glazed doors, two small drawers and a platform base between cabriole legs, the high back with four shaped mirrors with bevelled edges, five open shelves and a 'bird cage' pediment. Original condition, with keys. 140 cm x 56 cm x 280 cm
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A 19th century oak hanging corner cabinet, the panelled door decorated with a large stylised tree and flowers, brass H hinges and keyhole escutcheon, the interior with three shaped shelves. 60 cm x 34 cm x 80 cm.
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A William IV twin pedestal mahogany sideboard, the top with angular upstand back, raised on two pedestals with panelled doors, some faults. 190 cm x 64 cm x 94 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany bookcase cabinet, the upper section with arched cornice with elegant teardrop mouldings above two doors panelled with cathedral style glazing, the lower section with two flame mahogany panelled doors. 122 cm x 40 cm x 220 cm
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A 19th century English mahogany side table of Sheraton style, oblong with banded inlay, single drawer with shaped apron beneath, fluted column mouldings and turned legs. 79 cm x 48 cm x 88 cm.
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A Regency flame mahogany sofa table, two half drawers to one side, conforming dummy drawers to the reverse side, hinged flaps to each end, turned stretcher base with splay legs, brass paw caps and casters. 1370 (when open)mm x 62 cm x 70 cm.
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A Victorian oak side table, the back panel carved with 'The Green Man' face to the centre, conforming carved decoration to the front drawer and front legs. 92 cm x 45 cm x 99 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany tilt-top wine table, raised on tripod base with turned column, repair to one foot. 57 cm x 71 cm.
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An early 19th century mahogany military campaign split chest, the upper section with three drawers, the lower section with two drawers, all with recessed brass handles and keyhole escutcheons, raised on squat bun feet. 98.5 cm x 47 cm x 1060. Brought to Nelson, New Zealand, c.184 cm
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A good Victorian walnut marble top and mirrored back credenza, the arched back with scroll carved detail, the serpentine base with three mirrored doors separated by scroll carved columns, platform base. 158 cm x 47 cm x 189 cm
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