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Decorative Arts — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:353
Sale Title:Decorative ArtsLots with images:352
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:242
Date:17-Sep-2018
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A Nicole Freres music box, 19th century, distributed by Keith Prouse & Co., London. With twelve airs, and six bells, 31 cm high, 64 cm long, 38 cm wide
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A model barrel piano forte, circa 1930, twenty two note format, in an upright mahogany case with a brass 'S' formed crank, 93 cm high, 42 cm wide, and 35 cm deep
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An Italian polychrome figure of an angel, 19th century, modelled with a bowed head and both hands clasped over her heart, kneeling in prayer, on an integral square base, 71.5 cm high
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A large Italian polychrome figure of a Saint, 18th century, depicting St Francis of Assisi, with both hands separating his robes to expose his chest, 98.5 cm high
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An Greek Orthodox icon, 19th century, depicting the mother of God, Hodegretria. Housed in a glazed case, 40 cm by 36 cm
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A Russian Orthodox icon, 19th century, depicting Saint Nicholas the wonder worker of Myra, 31.5 cm x 37.5 cm
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A Lithuanian Orthodox icon, 19th / 20th century, the icon depicts the prophet Elijah, with various scenes from his life, the upper part of the icon depicts Elijah's ascension to the heavens by chariot, 38.5 cm x 34.5 cm
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A pair of giltwood sphinx chenets, 19th century, each modelled in a recumbent position with raised heads, 37 cm high
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A rare gilded sewing chatelaine, J. Pinchbeck, 18th century, with two thimble cases and a manicure set. One thimble case has an ivory thimble. It has repousse motifs of classical figures in a landscape. Printed marks J. Pinchbeck. The chatelaine housed in a custom made red cedar wooden display case, 21 cm high
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A carved ivory mounted walking stick, 19th century, the handle in the form of a whippet's head, beneath a sterling silver collar inscribed 'R. G. Banner Dow street Landridge, presented by Mrs E. Barker on his 50th birthday', 90 cm
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A Georgian needlework sampler, by Mary Glover, circa 1812-1813, of typical design with the alphabet in lower and upper case and numbers 1-13. Above three religious phrases 'Remember thy creator in the days of thy youth', 'Blessed' and 'Trust in God and always keep his law'. All above 'Mary Glover aged 8 years', 33.5 cm high, 25 cm wide. Provenance: The artist John Glover, Thence by descent. Private collection, sold in 'Important Australian Art, Sotheby's, August 24th and 25th 2009. Lot 144
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A decorative Scottish needlework, depicting a floral still life in a Warwick urn, all on a pink ground, 99 cm x 74 cm
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Two fine English needlework wall hangings, circa 1871, each wall hanging comprising individual needlework panels, all initialled by each maker, depicting various personalized scenes, each 230 cm long approximately. Provenance: These wall hangings were a wedding present for a prominent English family who relocated to Mackay Queensland in the 1800's. They belonged to Winifred and Charles Rawson. The family owned textile mills in the UK and these hangings were designed by many individuals including family…
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A fine French wool tapestry, Aubusson, late 17th century, depicting Ceres, the goddess of Nature accepting a cornucopia as a tribute, all in a woodlands setting, surrounded by a floral border, 216 cm x 214 cm
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An Austrian cold painted lion, Vienna, circa 1900, Realistically cast in a reclining pose, 9 cm high
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Two Austrian cold painted English bulldogs, Vienna, circa 1900, both realistically modelled in standing poses, tallest 7 cm high
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Three Austrian cold painted dogs, Vienna, circa 1900, all realistically cast in seated poses, tallest 7.5 cm high
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Two Austrian cold painted Welsh Terriers, Vienna, circa 1900, both modelled realstically, one in standing pose, the other sniffing the ground, tallest 8 cm high
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A Ralph Lauren carafe and six matching wine glasses, stemmed glasses, the carafe of baluster form, the carafe 30 cm
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A pair of Italian Murano glass lamp bases and shades, of bulbous form, with black swirls and gilded highlights, 62 cm high
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A Webb crystal and ormolu centre piece, the central crystal bowl raised upon a stem and surrounded by six crystal vessels all supported by dragon ormolu, 70 cm high
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A French Napoleon III boulle and cut brass cave a liqueur, retailed by Raimond, Paris, 19th century, rectangular, with a serpentine edge, the whole veneered in scarlett tortoise shell with a fine cut brass inlay. The lid lifting to reveal a fitted interior consisting of four gilded decanters and fifteen matching cordials (one missing), 27.5 cm high, 35 cm wide, 27 cm deep
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A pair of Japanese gilt bronze vases, Meiji period, 19th century, of hu form with animal mask handles and engraved and gilt designs of flowering and fruiting vines. Fourteen character mark to the base, signed by Kinkoku IX, 28.3 cm high
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A Japanese Yokohama Ware baluster vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely decorated with a Chinese scholar objects. Old paper label to base, 21.7 cm high
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A Japanese Arita Ware blue and white porcelain dish, late Edo period, early 19th century, the large dish with moulded barbed foliate rim, painted to the interior in blue and white with figures in a mountanious landscape. Pseudo Fuku mark to base, 29.2 cm diameter
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A Japanese Arita ware blue and white charger, late Edo period, circa 1750-1780, decorated with dragons and rabbits admist scrolling flowers to the cavetto, and scrolling peonies to the centre. Six character Chinese Wanli reign mark to underside of base, 33 cm diameter, other Notes: high quality porcelain pieces made in the Arita kilns would often bear the Chinese Imperial reign marks, as a statement of respect for the Chinese ceramic tradition, for which Japanese porcelain owes much of its techniques and…
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A Japonisme bottle vase, 19th century, the whole decorated in an Imari pattern, 40 cm high
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A pair of gilt metal porcelain lamps, circa 20th century, of baluster form, decorated in bold enamels, mounted with decorative gilt metal mounts to rim and base, 69 cm high
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A Chinese Canton export ware coup, circa 1880, the bowl enamelled with canton famille rose, and embellished with gilt bronze mounts, 23 cm high, 37 cm wide and 27 cm deep
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Thai Sukhothai style bronze head, modelled with a serene expression and a downcast gaze, mounted on a stand, total height 44 cm
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A Chinese rosewood and cloisonne panelled table, circa 1900, the cloisonne panel top set within carved rosewood raised on five scrolled legs united with a pentagonal formed stretcher, 52 cm high, 49 cm diameter
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A Japanese export hardwood carved hall bench, 19th century, heavily carved throughout, the back formed with entwined dragons with arms forming dragon heads and raised on five scrolled legs, 102 cm high, 116 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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An Amida Buddha in meditation, on lacquered stand, 19th century, seated in padmasana, with a serene downcast expression. All on an integral lacquer base, the base 52 cm wide and 42 cm deep
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A Japanese mahogany export bureau plat, circa 1910, the rectangular top with beaded edging above two drawers carved with dragon motifs, raised upon four scrolled dragon formed legs, 76 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 71 cm deep
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A Chinoiserie chair, attributed Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906), circa 1900, circa 1900, the back featuring an intricately carved dragon above a pierced splat raised above carved serpentine legs on claw feet. Unsigned, 91 cm high
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A Chinoiserie standard lamp, the stand in black lacquer with gold painted decoration mounted on a square base and finished with a gold tasselled shade, 175 cm high
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Herman Schmiechen 1855-1925, 'Girl holding flowers', oil on canvas, 59 cm x 41 cm
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A pair of framed portraits, 19th century, each depicting a boy and a girl, oil on canvas, set in gilded frames and signed a. Bianchi to lower right hand corner, 38 cm x 38 cm each approximately
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Artist unknown British school 19th century, cattle in landscape, oil on canvas, housed in an elaborate giltwood frame, 69.5 cm x 89 cm
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A pair of Empire style mahogany wine coolers, each rectangular in form inset with galvanised metal basins. Each raised on double 'X' shaped rams head supports joining to a shaped platform base, each approximately 77 cm high, 47.5 cm wide and 71 cm long
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A mahogany extension dining table, 19th century, the rectangular top extends to accommodate four extra leaves, each clipped corner sits above a carved Gothic motif, the sides featuring Gothic inset panels. The whole raised upon three pairs of carved twisting legs, each united with stretchers and set upon bun feet, 80.5 cm high, 35 cm long and 115 cm wide
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A plush oversized Knoll settee, oak frame, upholstered in a Burgundy classical pattern with numerous throw cushions, 132 cm by 324 cmong, and 102 cm deep
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A George III oak mule chest, late 18th century, of plain form with panelled front, lifting top, two swivel doors over two drawers, 78 cm high, 126 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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A pair of Arts & Crafts hall chairs, early 20th century, the solid oak crested back and seat raised above four ebonised legs, 92 cm high, 44 cm wide and 42 cm deep
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A six branch chandelier, early 20th century, the branches in gilded bronze above a crystal basket, 90 cm high approximately
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A Louis XVI style giltwood settee, 19th century, the rectangular back crested with a ribbon design, silk upholstery to back, arms and seat, the arms terminating with scrolls, the whole raised upon fluted legs, 103 cm high, 170 cm wide, 80 cm deep approximately
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A Persian Nain, traditional central floral medallion design. Origin Persia, silk and lambs wool, fine master weave of approximately 700,000, 302 cm x 200 cm
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A Persian Kashan, 20th century, floral medallion design, hand stitched in pure wool, 295 cm x 200 cm
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A Persian Sarugh, 20th century, floral design throughout, hand stitched in pure wool, 212 cm x 137 cm
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An antique Sultanabad Tabriz Persian carpet, circa 1920, in natural dyes, wool pile, north West Iran, 370 cm by 277 cm
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A Louis XVI style coromandel games table, France, late 19th century, the rectangular table top with a reeded bronze border, and finely inset with a decorative bone and string inlay inner border, above a bronze and bone mounted apron. The swiveling rectangular top is green felt lined to the reverse and opens to reveal an interior fitted for game related accessories. Raised on four tapering fluted legs each with bronze and ormolu mounts and inset with bone patera motifs, 75 cm high, 97.5 cm wide, 50.5 cm deep
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A fine Chesterfield wingback armchair with ottoman, upholstered in Burgundy studded leather, raised on two front cabriole legs and two square back legs, 104 cm high, 77 cm wide, 77 cm deep
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A fine three seater Chesterfield Humpback sofa, upholstered in Burgundy studded leather, the front feet on brass castors, 87 cm high, 183 cm long, 87 cm deep
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A Georgian extension dining table, 19th century, the whole comprising two demilune ends, one with a hinged drop down leaf, the two additional leaves attach with brass clips, 72 cm high, 255 cm wide, 122 cm deep
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A George III string inlaid mahogany sideboard, 19th century, of rectangular form with three drawers above a central open shelf flanked by larger drawers, all veneered in flame mahogany and applied with brass swan handles. The whole raised upon six tapered legs, 98 cm high, 165 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A set of four Chippendale style dining chairs, 19th century, the backs with central pierced splats above drop in seats recently upholstered in striped teal fabric and raised upon four square carved legs, 94 cm high
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A pair of decorative antique bronze finished lamps, the converted kerosene lamp bases mounted on gilded timber bases and finished with cream silk shades, 70 cm high
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An unusual Jacobean oak two tier standing buffet, 17th century, circa 1615, the rectangular table top incised with floriate motifs, raised by four heavily carved legs united by a lower shelf. The buffet has been adapted, with the removal of upper supports and upper gallery, and later edition of leaf tip carved pelmet. The back panel has been elaborately carved with an allegorical scene of the war of the roses in the centre, bordered by an alternating rose motif and flanked by classically inspired Chimera…
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A French leather nail work travelling trunk, late 18th/ early 19th century, the dome top trunk applied with decorative brass nailwork bordering fleur De lys studs and brass patera. The whole flanked by two brass carrying handles, 65 cm high by 108 cm wide, and 51 cm deep
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A pair of Louis XV style bergeres, 19th century, in original condition with soft teal and cream coloured upholstery in a brocade pattern with brass studs, and down filled cushions. All on a painted frame supported by cabriole legs, 90 cm high, 70 cm wide, 68 cm deep
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A Continental marquetry inlaid fruitwood side table, late 18th / early 19th century, the circular top depicting a young master and his dog, the scene surrounded by concentric ebony and fruitwood inlay. The top attaching to the base via a carved screw mechanism, raised on a turned pedestal over a tripartite platform base, 74.5 cm high, 84 cm diameter
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A trumeau mirror, circa late 19th/Early 20th century, with gilded edges, floral garlands and patera, 206 cm high and 128.5 cm wide
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A Italian polychrome two door cabinet, 19th century, the serpentine cabinet hand painted in a deep green ground and decorated with floral scroll motifs. Each door decorated with a central reserve featuring a romantic scene of a young female beauty, one holding a tambourine and the other a basket of flowers. All raised on cabriole legs, 93 cm high, 108 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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A French Louis XV style bronze and crystal chandelier, late 19th century, the bronzed 'Cage' frame adorned with large crystal plaquettes. The six branch chandelier alternating with glass spires and candle lights, 90 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from the Connoisseur's store, Collins street, Melbourne in the 1940s. The chandelier originally formed part of the furnishing of Drusilla, Macedon
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A pair of cobalt blue porcelain and gilt metal table lamps, 19th century, baluster in form, flanked by mask head mounts, and raised on a fluted gilt metal base with paw shaped supports. Each lamp with a pleated cream shade, 77 cm high (including shades)
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A Louis XVI style ebonised centre table, 19th century, the shaped top inlaid with a bone, mother of pearl and walnut inlay to centre of an urn flanked by two sparrows in a foliate ground. With a string inlaid apron inset with one drawer. The whole raised on fluted tapering legs united with an X shaped stretcher, 73 cm high, 100.5 cm wide, 57 cm deep
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A pair of decorative brass chenets, 19th century, of tapered form, the tripartite bases with a central claw foot flanked with scrolled legs, each 77 cm high
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An Italian neoclassical parquetry commode, 19th century, inlaid with ebony and fruitwood parquetry panels, with two drawers. The whole supported by four tapering legs, 95 cm high,104 cm wide, 54 cm deep approximately
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A small Victorian walnut marquetry inlaid vitrine, 19th century, the rectangular top above a single glazed door, marquetry inlay throughout, 94 cm high, 56 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A French circular occasional table with a marble inset top, circa 1910, the whole circular in form with a brass bordered marble top above a single drawer and a lower tier, raised upon four square tapered legs terminating on brass feet, 78 cm high, 61.5 cm diameter
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A French silver plated standard lamp, circa 1890, the four branches supported by a column mounted on a platform base raised upon four feet, finished with a cream shade, 188 cm high
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A Georgian demilune fliptop games table, the interior recently felted, when opened the top is supported by a gate leg base on tapered legs, 73 cm high by 94 cm diameter (extended)
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A William IV mahogany extension dining table, comprising two table components that can function as console tables. The tops of each component swivel and join together with two spare leaves to form a dining table. Each of the eight legs are turned with octagonal sections and raised on brass casters. Signed R. Jones to base, 74 cm high, 232 cm long (extended) and 126 cm wide approximately
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A fine set of six Heppelwhite mahogany dining chairs, the shield backs with central splats bearing carved wheat sheafs to the crest with flower medallions below, the seats recently upholstered above square tapered legs, 92 cm high, 53 cm wide and 42 cm deep
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A Georgian mahogany chest, 19th century, the rectangular top above five drawers with brass handles raised on splayed feet, 101 cm high, 92 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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A French gilt bronze figural lamp, circa 1900, the figural base in the form of a semi nude mermaid raised on a marble base. With a red linen shade, 64 cm high
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A French Beton dual water font, circa 1940, featuring a putto fishing upon a turtle, 82 cm high, 60 cm wide, 75 cm deep
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A monumental Biedermeier bookcase cabinet, the moulded cornice above two large glazed doors flanked by three columns with gilded pilasters, the interior comprising six shelves, 279 cm high, 211 cm wide, 65 cm deep
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A French boulle flip top games table, circa 1890, the table inlaid with brass and tortoise shell overall. The top serpentine in shape with a swiveling flip top, raised above four serpentine legs each mounted with female ormolu caryatids, 77 cm high, 86 cm long, 48 cm deep (closed)
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An Art Deco French rosewood and shagreen inset coffee table, circa 1940, the shagreen inset top bordered with a rosewood veneer along with the base, the legs tapered and chrome banded, 40.5 cm high, 147 cm long, 96 cm deep approximately
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A French Louis XVI style side table, the rectangular marble top above a painted cream base with gilded highlights, raised on four fluted legs, 77.5 cm high, 90 cm long, 43.5 cm deep
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A French gilt metal chandelier, early 20th century, the eight branches applied with a gilded wrought metal foliate design, and finished with crystal lustre drops, 100 cm, 50 cm diameter approximately
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A French gilt metal lantern, late 19th century, the hexagonal body applied with cast foliate design and eagle motifs above each glazed panel, 74 cm high, 34 cm diameter
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An impressive pair of Empire style lamps, the bases gilded and applied with garlands, an acanthus leaf waist, and finished with black shades, each 124 cm tall
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A gilded metal and porcelain chandelier, the five branches entwined with vine motifs and porcelain flowers, 80 cm tall, 70 cm diameter approximately
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A plush three piece suite, comprising a three seat sofa and two arm chairs with rolled arms, downe filled with gold floral brocade and throw cushions, arm chair 70 cm high, 116 cm wide, 99 cm deep
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A Jacobean oak coffer, 18th century, the rectangular top opens to a storage cavity, the front panelled and ebonised with lozenge and cross designs raised above a single drawer, 73 cm high, 115 cm long, 51 cm deep
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A fine French walnut court cupboard, Composed in three sections. The upper and lower sections comprising three doors flanked with fluted columns, the central upper and lower doors superbly carved with a foliate motif, 233 cm high,159 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A William IV tea caddy, 19th century, of bombe form, the lid mounted with a swan handle opening to a fitted interior comprising three tin containers, 16.5 cm high, 25 cm wide, 15.5 cm deep
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A charming Georgian corner wash stand, 19th century, the marble top with a lower single drawer compartment with banded inlay above three square splayed legs, 86 cm high, 60 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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A Georgian Gainsborough chair, late 18th century, upholstered in contemporary toile fabric, on stretcher base of four square carved legs, 112 cm high, 72 cm wide, 76 cm deep
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A Regency mahogany cross-banded sofa table, circa 1820, the rectangular top flanked with drop leaves above two drawers, the whole raised on a stretcher base with four splayed legs terminating with brass capped claw feet on casters, 69 cm high, 159 cm wide, 71 cm deep. Provenance: The Estate of lady Porter. Adelaide
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A fine pair of Chesterfield wingback armchairs with Ottomans, each chair upholstered in Burgundy studded leather, raised on two front cabriole legs and two square back legs, each 104 cm high, 77 cm wide, 77 cm deep
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A fine three seater Chesterfield Humpback sofa, upholstered in Burgundy studded leather, the front feet raised on brass castors, 87 cm high, 183 cm long, 87 cm deep
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A French amboyna birdseye nest of three tables, circa 1870, each with a rectangular brass edged top, the legs united by curved stretchers above rectangular splayed legs, 55 cm high, 55 cm wide, 37 cm deep
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A Georgian style mahogany flip top side table, late 19th century, the circular top mounted on a pedestal tripod base, 69 cm high, 80 cm diameter
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A Georgian style mahogany dropside dining table, late 19th century, the rectangular top comprising a central solid timber panel flanked with two drop side leaves. The gate leg base featuring slightly tapered legs, 75 cm high, 63 cm long (extended), 117 cm wide
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A decorative Syrian games table, inlaid throughout with olivewood and mother of pearl, the swivel fold over top opens to a games table with a square felt top which opens again to reveal a backgammon board. The whole raised on a base designed with Moorish arches, 69.5 cm high, 96.5 cm wide, 96.5 cm deep (extended)
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A Georgian mahogany bureau, late 18th century, opens to a fitted interior comprising a central cabinet flanked by drawers and pigeon holes. Four drawers below have original brass swan handles, the whole raised on bracket feet, 106 cm high, 102 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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A Sheraton Revival display cabinet, late 19th century, banded inlay throughout, the central glazed door flanked by two glazed panels, raised on a stretcher base uniting four tapered legs, 180 cm high, 91.5 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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