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Fine Decorative Arts; Fine Jewellery — Lawsons

Auction House:LawsonsNumber of lots recorded:353
Sale Title:Fine Decorative Arts; Fine JewelleryLots with images:353
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:204
Date:28-Jun-2018
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Barbara Tribe 'Anatomical Foot' (1965) well sculptured mid 20th century anatomical foot by acclaimed artist Barbara Tribe. Featuring the left foot showing the interior mechanics of the foot. Signed to base, height 13 cm, width 25 cm, depth 10 cm
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19th century French marble clock garniture by C.Detouche wonderfully crafted in black slate and rouge red marble, with classical scene inserts and supported by two brass columns. Flanked by two matching tazzos and an enamel dial with Roman numerals with faded 'C. Detouche Paris' written to face. Signed movement and also a double barrel mercury pendulum, key present height 48 cm, width 35 cm, depth 14 cm, of tazzas height 27 cm, width 18 cm, depth 9 cm
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19th century French marble clock set a French late 19th century carrera white marble/ blue vein three piece with two side rotundas supported by brass columns, the arch top white marble with a brass insert depicting classical scene, and the sides supported by 8 brass columns the French signed and numbered 8-day movement with a visible front escapement, the white enamel dial with black arabic numerals, comes with key and pendulum height 33 cm, width 33 cm, depth 16 cm
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A.G.Thornton of Manchester boxed part theodolite in antique mahogany box, the theodolite is adorned by a spirit level, cylindrical lens and sits on three adjustable brass feet, length 28 cm
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Alabaster and hallmarked silver box small alabaster box in creamy white colour marked made in England to base, hallmarked to hinge London, c1947 by Puddefoot, Bowers & Simonett Ltd, height 5 cm, width 9.5 cm, depth 6.5 cm
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Alabaster and hallmarked sterling silver lidded box with lapis lazuli clasp small alabaster box in creamy white colour marked made in England to base, hallmarked to hinge London, c1932, height 6.5 cm, width 14 cm, depth 10 cm
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Anatomical plaster model of teeth vintage unusual model of teeth used to make dentures, showing a healthy set of teeth. Stamped to back 1973, 5 cm x 12 cm x 13 cm
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Ansonia Tmber mantle clock in oak carved in timber scrolled foliage, with Roman numerals to dial, and marked Ansonia, comes with pendulum and key, height 57 cm
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Antique Mop inlay writing slope fitted with Inkwells and single lidded compartmental section and olive green writing slope, height 12 cm, width 30 cm, depth 23 cm
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art glass bird figure signed S. Signocelto in radiating orange, red, purple and green, with long clear 'Beak' that almost touches the base, signed to bottom, height 40 cm
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Art Nouveau frame with cupids c1900 heavy brass frame withh classic Nouveau scrolling foliage, adorned by cherub playing tambourine and and kissing beneath, the inside decorated with early Edwardian photo, 34 cm x 18 cm
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Blue and white 'Dragon' vase Kangxi marked with lion ring handles, lobed shape, and featuring a dragon amongst flowers on a blue field, height 35 cm
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Blue and white Chinese charger with a deep centre and decorated by a cross banded pattern rim and centralised floral pattern with birds, diameter 46 cm
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Blue and white Chinese jardiniere of large proportions in the Kangxi style decorated with lotus flowers and leaves and symmetrical pattern to bottom, height 24 cm, diameter 33 cm
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Blue and white Chinese squat vase with circular patterns and flowers sitting on top of a crackle finish, large globular mid section and long neck, Kangxi double ring stamped, height 31 cm
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Blue and white Chinese Yen Yen vase decorated with village situated among hills and cranes flying in the background. in a beaker shape with extended lip and bulbous mid section, marked with two rings to bottom, height 41 cm
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Brass and copper champagne bucket with brass lion ring handles 'Ribbon' motifs to top and bottom and mid section and flute splayed feet, height 27 cm
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Brass ships Chandlers Bulkhead clock by J Wright of Bristol of large proportions with glass swing front Roman numerals, and white dial, comes with key signed to front, diameter 20 cm height 10 cm
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Bromo Seltzer blue glass & chrome advertising display c1920s-30s Consisting of blue glass bottle with label and measuring cup with bromo seltzer logo and microscope style dispenser with a twist knob that comes together for a nice display, height 40 cm
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Burmese Dha/Darb sword with rare Tye of flared crescent blade, carved gilded handle, mirrored inserts and coloured inserts to sheath, length 84 cm
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Butterfly bush Carnival glass comport (Australian) in purple and opaque colours on a fluted stem, height 15 cm
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C.Mathey hallmarked sterling silver cased ladies pocket watch elaborately crafted case with floral scroll and shield to centre, the inside with a white dial and Roman numerals. Hallmarked Birmingham 1883, by Jr, comes with key, diameter 4 cm
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Caraya 5 string banjo with Remo head made out of mahogany, the banjo is a plectrum-style instrument and has a closed-back design and and the mahogany body is complemented by a maple neck and a natural gloss finish. Model no. BJ005, length 101 cm
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Cast iron early Chinese button hook with silver coloured design, possibly in shape of a dragon, length 30 cm
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Chinese blue and white 'Double Duck' form overed water dropper and cover decorated in asymmetrical patterns one having a purple beak and lidded hole featuring in the middle of ducks back, length 12.5 cm, height 9 cm
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Chinese famille rose bowl, (repair to rim) in floral design on a blue field, diameter 18 cm
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Chinese hexagonal Huanghuali brushpot, Qing Dynasty marked the straight sides divided by vertical grooves extending from the rim to the short bracket feet, the wood of attractive grain and colour, height 18.5 cm
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Chinese Republic baluster vase with an allegory of a snow covered village, the mid section featuring villagers plaing in the snow with tee and mountains characterising the neck. a symmetrical band with cartouches graces the top of the mid section, stamped to base, height 40 cm
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Chinese Ying scholar's rock Reminiscent of rocky mountains, together with custom hardwood stand, 28 cm long, 12 cm high
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Cinnabar Chinese dish, signed to back. Featuring village scene and scroll edges, diameter- 23 cm-
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Collection of ten various 18th century English Hanoverian silver spoons, comprising early 18th century Britannia standard rats-tail spoon probably Edinburgh, all others sterling, Hester Bateman shell back, London circa 1774, others short & long drop, (4 x) London circa 1736, maker Tw, London circa 1728 maker Id?, London circa 1761, maker Gi?, Paul Hanet, date?, London, maker Elias Carhart
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Container of early glass spiral Marbles, probably Victorian and of varying colours and stylised design including 'Swirl' and 'Cats Eye' examples and consisting of 7 larger marbles and approx 40 smaller examples
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Copper and brass French ships navigation lantern fitted with ring handle to lid and a beehive form front glass light, height-30 cm
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Copper ships signal lantern possibly vintage Chinese ships lantern with two attached plaques with Chinese script and numbers to top and bottom, swing handle to top and curved glass front, height 38 cm
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Coronaware 'Dragon' plate Chinese inspired plate, painted with four green dragons on a blue ground with an unusual horse shoe shaped and gilt trim, stamped to base, diameter 23 cm
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Crinoline mother & child lamp (1950s) of a lady with long crimped dress smiling and holding her child, comes with original pleated shade, height 45 cm
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Crown Devon rouge jardiniere crown Devon Fieldings, rouge red with Japanese village scene surrounded by gilt border and twin handles with mother of pearl lustre internal finish, height 16 cm, length 40 cm, wide, 14 cm
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Double gilded Buddha figures sitting cross legged and both hands of each buddha figure raised in the double 'Abhaya' mudra and sitting on a pedestal backed by fan and perched above two dogs, height 23 cm
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Dresden hand painted porcelain plate signed by C Pohl c1900 decorated in detailed gilt border and defined by a hand painted ostriches minding eggs allegory to the centre, stamped to verso, diameter 27 cm
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Early 19th century superb larger than average papier mache circular snuff box, probably German, of Stobwasser style, circa 1800s. the cover painted with a head and shoulders portrait of an elderly gentleman. Signed to top, diameter 10 cm
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Early 19th century superb papier mache circular snuff box, probably German, of Stobwasser style, the cover painted with a head and shoulders portrait of a soldier, diameter 8 cm
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Early 19th century porcelain dish marked north Lodge St Leonards decorated in scrolled gilt foliage and four well shaped flowers, the centre panel painted with a underpass probably the 'north Lodge St Leonards' that is marked verso, 24 cm x 17 cm
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Early Chinese clay vessel of a cow, as found with repair and chips. of a smiling cow with protruding hole to back, length 25 cm
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Early cold painted figure on bench with dogs of a man wearing a fez holding sausage dog puppies and possibly the mother sitting on the bench next to him, possibly 19th century, height 15 cm, width 16 cm, depth 6 cm
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Early gilt bronze frame small decorative frame featuring cupids aiming spears at eachother, fine scrolled detailing and supported by a single hinged swing rest, 22 cm x 16 cm
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Early photo album containing pre World War II photos incl. Singapore and Egypt of which includes the great pyramid and sphynx, boxers and a Christmas card. Well presented in a early folder, of album 23 cm x 32 cm
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Early Photographic photo album of NSW Locations possibly Atributed to Charles Kerry Consisting of early photos of the NSW region including Coogee beach, Goverment house and Botanical Gardens, each photo features a 'Kerry Photo' watermark c1900s
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Ebonised and painted sewing box c1880 with detailed scrolled grape vine design to lid and gilt band and border, the interior fitted with a pink silk lined compartmental section, height 14 cm, width 27 cm, depth 22 cm
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Edwardian ceremonial mantle clock presented to Comms de Moyes in 1924 from the Seaforths Higland Sergeants Mess (British army 1881-1961) Led by Rob hunter, this domed clock features a shell inlay and trim, brass (unmarked) movement key and pendulum, height 31 cm
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Edwardian domed mantle clock in the 'Gothic' style with shell and line inlay, enamel dial sitting on four bun feet, the movement marked with two crossed arrows, possibly attributing it to the hamburg American clock Company or Junghans, height 30 cm
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Famile rose-verte vase Kangxi mark to base decorated with dignitaries attended by soldiers possibly entertained by three characters to a seated official and also surrounded by Chinese flora. the shoulder decorated with four cartouches on a symmetrical ground, height-45 cm
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Famile verte Chinese Republic jardiniere of large proportions and decorated possibly with a 'Lady Orchid' birds and calligraphy around the mid section, height 26 cm
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Flambe Qianlong stamped vase of archaic form with two lug handles, the glaze a dark raspberry red with blue streaks either side, stamped to base, height 28 cm
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French 19th century double handled vase (damaged) Vue de Chetuea by Dirode de Rie Rosseau built for Madame Pompadour in 1750, with a wonderfully painted mid section depicting a river and villagers and a French emblem with lions and columns, height 43 cm
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French Art Deco Porecelain and gilded candle holder, probably vintage, 1910-1950, French, Art Deco, Robj, Limoges, porcelain, depose Pierrot figurine depicting a clown extending arms to hold candle. Marked 'A. L, made-in-France, Modele Depose' on the underside, height 15 cm
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French brass clock garniture the movement signed A.D Mougin, in the eclectic style with brass finial and enamel dial together with five branch candelabra, Comes with pendulum, height of clock 48 cm, height of candelabra 52 cm
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French gilt bronze frame solid polished bronze frame with well detailed floral scroll work and blue enamel backing supported by brass stand, 17 cm x 15 cm
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French Napoleon III cave a liqueur with four decanters and nine glasses in inlayed ebonised mahogany timber with the top and sides folding out two expose a nicely fitted interior with a pull out rack with brass handle, holding four etched and cut crystal decanters and 9 nip glasses with one extra, with key, height 28 width 32 depth 24 cm
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French officers sword with sheath standard French infantry sword with a pierced brass hilt with a leather grip, this is bound by a 'twisted-brass' wire wrap, length 91 cm
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Fruitwood inlaid tea caddy c1880 possibly eastern European and well inlayed with dancing scene and two food and wine makers to bottom, features a nice symmetric pattern to edge and fitted with two lidded compartments, height 17 cm, width 26 cm, depth 17 cm
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George V officers dress sword with scabbard and case. British Infantry officer's sword 1897 pattern straight single edge fullered blade etched with the elaborate patterns of scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms, nickel plated regulation basket hilt pierced and engraved with scrolls and crowned Royal Ciphers Gr V with a wire bound sharkskin style grip in its nickel plated steel scabbard with two suspension rings, Wilkinson blade, length 102 cm
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German made brass in dome clock vintage German made glass domed anniversary clock with rotating pendulum. This handsome polished brass clock features a number of vintage elements such as seven point crown to the top of the clock face, enamed dial and balls on the rotating pendulum. Clock face is ivory color with a floral swag rope garland to the inside of the numbers. Marked 'Made in Germany' to the bottom of the face dial. Has key, height 42 cm
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Giant clam shell the giant clam (Tridacna gigas), probably south Pacific in origin, these worlds largest Mollusks are typified by thier large fluted shells, 56 cm
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Giant clam shell he giant clam (Tridacna gigas), probably south Pacific in origin, these worlds largest Mollusks are typified by thier large fluted shells, 55 cm
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Gilded 'Tara' Buddha statue of a kneeling buddha figure in the cross legged position with a mudra of two fists togther, and sitting on a lotus platform, possibly bronze, height 23 cm
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Globular blue and white Chinese vase decorated with dignitaries being fanned and surrounded by trees and animals such as reindeer and cranes. the top exhibiting a scalloped patter around the neck, height 17 cm
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Globular blue and white Chinese vase Xuande mark decorated with a scrolling floral mid band and an alternating symmetrical pattern above and below, stamped to base, height 14 cm
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Gough Whitlam signed letter and Accompanying book addressed Mr and Mrs W.G. Paynes wedding anniversary and dated 19th January 1970, together with bulletin on a complete guide to labors policies, of letter 21 cm x 15 cm
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Green and red 'Dog of Foo' Chinese vase in the baluster shape, with extended rim and the guardian lion among a field of flowers, the neck graced with a phoenix in between two symmetrical patterns, height 45 cm
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Grimwades 'Kookaburra' wash basin and jug in a jet black ground and decorated with hand painted kookaburras perched on a branch. Both of large proportions and painted in gilt to the rim, height of jug 29 cm, diameter of basin 40 cm
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Group of ivory bangles of various sizes and thicknesses, also of varying grains and colours all bangles have a diameter >6 cm
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Group of seven Royal Doulton limited edition 'Lady Musician' figures, including French horn (x2), (563/750), (478/750), harp (560/750), Viola D'Amore (494/750), Hurdy Gurdy (x2) (717/750) (649/750), flute (442/750) some with certificates, height
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Hallmarked antique sterling silver brushes and Xylonite example of three differing shapes and styles, two with monogam to centre and one with floral motif, hallmark to floral example- Chester, c1899, by James Deakin and Sons, hallmark to other silver example- Birmingham c 1935 by D.M.C
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Hallmarked sterling silver serving tray circa 1919 raised on three feet, the edging with a floral and segmented design that cascades down to a flat central section, hallmarked London, circa 1919 by Ca, diameter 37 cm, weight 1.47kg
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Hand painted Chinese vase yellow field dragon motif, Qianlong mark with a globular body rising to a cylindrical neck, the body painted in rich cobalt-blue and iron red tones depicting a pair of mighty ferocious dragons on a. Qianlong stamp to bottom, height 53 cm
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Ibanez RT650 electric Guitar made in Japan (1992, 1993) with offset double cutaway alder body, bound top, bolt-on maple neck, 24-fret bound rosewood fingerboard, pearl dot inlay, standard vibrato, six-on-one-side tuners, pearloid pickguard, two knobs (v, tone), five-way switch, chrome hardware and in flame red stamped made in Japan to back, Serial numbers (F236067) and (5373LE- scratched in back), length 100 cm
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Imperial service medal, Awarded to George Charles Clarke by King George VI in 1951 in timber frame, the medal featuring King George IV head and red and blue material, together with a letter stating the the order of the Imperial service medal, 42 cm x 32 cm
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Indo-Persian style gilt metal inlaid dagger with leopard's head grip, the handle and sheath well decorated with Persian detailing, the blade a nice curved shape withgilt emblem also, length 30 cm
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Iron red mallet vase, Qianlong stamp with a Qian long stamp, and long neck with slightly globular mid section, stamped to base, height 27 cm
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Iron red, bell shaped Chinese vase in a small globular shape with protruding lip, stamped to base with four qian-long characters, height 12 cm
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Ivory painted miniatures in small gilt frames, the oval ivory plaques feature a distinguished gentleman and lady, which are named to the back Michael and Elizabeth Suiith, 14 cm x 16 cm
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Kangaroo Carnival glass master bowl (Australian). in purple and opaque colours with kangaroo to centre of bowl, diameter 24 cm
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Kangxi stamped blue and white tea bowl decorated with a cherry blossom, bamboo and symmetrical pattern to interior bowl and two bands to inside, diameter 13 cm
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Kneeling nude female bronze on marble base, after a Rodin reproduction bronze in the style of a Rodin's kneeling fauns, with the subjects both hands holding hair whilst kneeling on a rock. the patina a green and bronze patina and sitting on a marble base, height 46 cm
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Lalique jewellery box oval Lalique French 'Copella' crystal hinged box featuring rose motif both clear and frosted crystal, and gilt metal mounts, stamped Lalique (R) France, height 9 cm, wiidth 17 cm, depth 14 cm
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Large 'Pheonix' moon flask, Qian long marked with each side of the vase decorated with two large phoenix with a pearl with flames blazing from it above, and a peony bloom below, accompanied by pink and purple floral blooms borne on foliage painted in underglaze blue. the shoulders and neck featuring elephant-head handles, stamped to base, height 52 width 36 depth 17 cm
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Large blue and white Xuande style charger with serrated edge and decorated with various symmetrical patterns that include floral banding, fish, waves and a centrilised flower surrounded by varying cartouches, diameter 51 cm
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Large Chinese carved ivory figure of a lady possibly holding a large well carved chrysanthemum flower and a fan, with flowing robes and detailed bird perched in her hair. Standing on a carved rosewood base with small 'fence' and ivory features surrounding it, height 47 cm
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Large famille rose vase with four gold rings to should and decorated in a conglomerate of flowers and fruits on a blue field. the middle section decorated with 2 large and four small panels containing of different pictures including chrysanthemums, bamboo and birds, stamped to base, height- 59 cm
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Large lidded green Chinese vase with dragon with a crackle glaze finish and decorated to the mid section with a dragon that covers the entire circumference. the shoulder exhibiting a nice floral scroll and the lid decorated with cartouches and a large finial, height 40 cm
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Large nude lady bronze on marble of a woman sitting cross legged head down and arm and leg up possibly in thought or exhibiting a certain shyness. Well sculpured with bronze and green 'oxidation effect' patina sitting on a square base on top of a black marble base, height 37 cm
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Large pokerwork kookaburra vase in the tapered with a curved rim and shape and decorated with a kookaburra perched in a gumtree, height 36 cm
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Large shell decorated flower trough, probably Belleek most likely a former base of a centrepiece converted to a trough, featuring banded scallop shells and four conglomerates' of conches and gastropods, the interior lined with two half moon metal fitted troughs, with a oval hole to the centre, - 51 cm x 42 cm
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Leather antique English riveted money box with a ring handle and studded trim, height 15 cm, width 33 cm, depth 21 cm
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Limoge pair of 'Salmon' serving platters c1900s both of large proportions with centralised fish motif surrounded by flowers, the edge gilded and curved one i a baby blue, marked to bottom, height 6 cm- width 10 cm- length 63 cm
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Magpie Carnival glass master bowl (Australian). in marigold with tissue shaped edge and floral motif, diameter 24 cm
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Mahogany tantalus with three silver labelled decanters with silver coloured mounts and handle, fitted with three cut crystal, lidded decanters with sterling silver labels stating whisky, brandy and port comes with key, height 34 cm, width 37 cm, depth 13 cm
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Mid 20th century Italian Statues of Knights on horses hand crafted of two Roman soldiers with helmets, swords and shields riding horses with trumpet shaped snouts and ring tails. Signed to base, height 40 cm, width 24 cm, depth 12 cm
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Moorcroft 'Peach and Berry' vase, having series of peaches on a field of berries on a cobalt blue ground, and tapered shape, marked stamp 'Moorcroft Made in England', height - 26 cm
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Moorcroft vase squat vase in the classic 'Genie Bottle' shape of a long taapered neck and a flat disk shaped lower section, glazed rouge red with a splashof green and brown glaze to interior and around the middle, signed to base, height 20 cm
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