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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:296
Sale Title:The Hyde CollectionLots with images:294
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:210
Date:2-Dec-2019
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A gilt bronze Empire period clock, the case depicting cupid with his bow resting against a neoclassical column, on a base decorated with frieze of playing cherubs. The case is by Pierre-Victor Ledure (master bronzier 1783-1842), the movement is by Claude Hermon, with both names on the enamel dial. Ledure was one of the leading bronziers of the early 19th century with an impressive clientele. His works are mainly in leading collections including the Brighton pavilion. Hemon, a respected horologer, was…
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An important French XVI period bronze clock and Candleabra garniture by Pierre-Francois-Gaston Jolly, the dial signed 'Gaston Jolly a Paria' probably executed by the master enameller Joseph Coteau, (1740-1812). Jolly was received into the guild of master horologers in Paris in 1784 and produced some of the finest clocks of the late 18th to early 19th centuries. The fine gilt and patinated bronze neoclassical cases, such as this example, were often supplied by the master bronziers, Robert and Jean Baptiste…
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A large French Louis XVI period ormolu and verde marble clock, signed 'Revel a Paris' for the master horologer Joseph-Marie Revel (1775-1811). With exceptional gilt bronze mounts, the drumshaped case below and eagle against which are two classical figures representing reading and writing, with a central plaque of a woman and putti at a torchiene, mounts of sphinxes and roundels with the head of Hermes. French, Louis XVI. 53 x 65 x 15 cm
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A 19th century French ormolu and green marble mantle clock, the case of lyre form, on a rectangular base surmounted by a sunburst, two chased dial inset with enamel numerals. The movements with silk suspension and countwheel strike silk suspension and countwheel strike on a bell. French circa 1815. Height 49 cm. Provenance: Phillips, London, 1992.
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A 19th century French ormolu and green marble mantle clock, the case of lyre form, on a rectangular base surmounted by a sunburst, two chased dial inset with enamel numerals. The movements with silk suspension and countwheel strike silk suspension and countwheel strike on a bell. French circa 1815. Height 49 cm. Provenance: Phillips, London, 1992.
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A fine and very rare gilt bronze and verde marble neoclassical George III period English clock by James McCABE of London. The case depicting cupid and a swan on a stylised chariot drawn by a stallion on a base of green marble with ormolu mounts and motifs. The movement signed 'James McCabe, London', and numbered 2133. McCabe, from a famed Irish family of watchmakers, was active in London from 1775 to 1811. He was made Honorary Freeman of the Clockmakers Company in 1781. His firm continued until 1879. His…
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An Austro-Hungarian Empire style clock and urn shaped candlestick garniture, the engine turned decoration in burnished gilt bronze, the case supported by a lyre and two columns with stylised cornucopia brackets on an oval platform, and surmounted by a neoclassical basket with fruit. Signed 'Ant. Hierner in Wein', to the dial. Austrian circa 1835. 30 x 23.5 x 15 cm
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An exceptional Directoire period marble, gilt and patinated bronze clock, of large scale, with enamelled dial signed 'Caillouet a Paris', the movement and case elaborately festooned and mounted with an eagle, on a platform base inset with plaques of playful cherubs. Suspended on two marble columns surmounted by winged sphinxes and decorated with neoclassical motifs, including Egyptian caryatid pilasters, flowers, foliage and urns. French circa 1795. 70.5 x 52 x 15 cm
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An Austrian Biedermeier travel repeater alarm clock by Anton Liszt, the gilt bronze engine-turned decorated case on three paw feet. The watch Roman numeral dial signed Anton Liszt in Wien. Anton Liszt is the brother of the composer Franz Liszt. Height 16 cm
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A rare large scale George III bracket clock by Henry Arnold, London, the mahogany case with ebony box wood stringing and ebony inlaid and painted with Greco-Egyptian motifs of a bull, an eagle and a lion, the enamel face flanked with quadroform ebony pillars and the whole surmounted in a gilt bronze, including lion ring handles on paw feet. The sides with carved and lined fretwork windows in the manner of Thomas hope. English circa 1810. 67 x 31 x 5 cm
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A rare 18th century ebonised bracket clock with Carillon and bird automaton, made by John Henry Borrell (1757-1840). The ebonised wood case with ornamental brass inlays, gilt applications and enamel dial. The case in the shape of a neo-Gothic arch. Beneath the dial is a double-door engraved with bird motif. Behind this a moveable bird. 8-day quarter striking three train fusee movement. Engraved back plate signed 'J.H. Borrell, London'. This clock was probably made for the Chinese market. John Henry Borrell…
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Three train bracket clock by Johnson, the 8-day three train movement with anchor escapement, quarter chiming on 8 bells, the 8 inch white enamel dial signed 'Johnson, Grays Inn Passage', the back plate similarly signed. Contained in a mahogany panelled broken arch case with brass inlay, with pierced engraved fretwood panels. English circa 1800. Height 38 cm
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A Regency period rosewood clock, the enamel dial signed 'Jas. Killick, St George's Place, Hyde Park Corner', the case finely inlaid with brass neoclassical motifs including dolphins and acanthus scrolls. English circa 1815. 44.5 x 38 x 15 cm
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A fine mahogany and mahogany veneered longcase clock, with ormolu mounted, fluted corinthian columns, a fretwork panel and brass orbs. The brass and ormolu mounted face in polished and inked steel surmounted by a hand enamelled celestial dial and signed, 'Ralph Wilson, Stamford'. English, 1777. 257 x 52.5 x 25 cm. Provenance: W F Bradshaw Pty Ltd. Sydney
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A rare James II longcase clock, the case in fine walnut veneers and elaborate coloured marquetry depicting flowers, foliage, birds and winged female mythological figures. The inked steel and gilded brass face inscribed 'Joseph Saer, Porpoole Lane, London'. One month mechanism when wound. English circa 1690. 249.5 x 52.5 x 25 cm. Provenance: Hillsborough castle, County down, Northern Ireland (official Residence of UK Secretary of state and Royal Residence of Northern Ireland), Lawsons, Sydney, 2001
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Dutch musical longcase clock, the 8-day movement with anchor escapement, Dutch striking, a musical train playing 6 tunes on 26 bells. The arched brass dial with silvered chapter Roman numerals and Arcadian minute markings, the dial centre with subsidary dials for day, date and Month. Signed by Johannes George Gruning, Amsterdam on the chapter ring. In a typical Dutch walnut veneered case with bombe base and surmounted by three gilded carved wooden figures. Circa 1770. Height: approx. 300 cm. Provenance: G…
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An English lantern clock, by Richard Rayment (1686-1754) of Bury St. Edmonds. The case with five finials and three pierced frets over a wide chapter ring with lozenge half hour markers. The dial centre with maker's signature and foliate scrolls, the movement with anchor escapements and counterwheel strike. English circa 1700. Height 39 cm, Literature: it was said of Richard Rayment that he was 'one of Suffolk's most important makers', probably on accounf of the sheer variety and volume of his output.…
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An English silver plated watch stand, decorated with a stags head and purple glass thistle, supporting a silver cased Waltham pocket watch with watch key. Hallmarked Chester 1883. Height 15 cm
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A late 19th century watch stand case, in burr walnut mounted with ormolu, the 'Moustache' shaped top, window and base ebonised. Continental circa 1880. 13.5 x 11.5 x 5 cm
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A pair of Regency Colza oil 'Rhyton' lamps with boar heads, in the form of antique Rhyton, black-bronzed with gilded boar heads, flambeau, mounts and etched glass shades. The base marked, 'Messenger'. English circa 1815. Height 28 cm. Provenance: Philip turner Antiques Ltd., London W1, 1984.
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A fine and rare pair of Regency period neoclassical gilt bronze tazza, with cut glass liners, each with three monopedic winged lions around a column with a palmette capital, mounted on a classically fluted pedestal base. English circa 1815. 34.5 cm x 25 cm. Provenance: Gallery Antiques Ltd, Jewry Street, Winchester, 1988.
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A fine and rare pair of Regency period neoclassical gilt bronze tazza, with cut glass liners, each with three monopedic winged lions around a column with a palmette capital, mounted on a classically fluted pedestal base. English circa 1815. 34.5 x 25 cm. Provenance: Gallery Antiques Ltd., Jewry Street, Winchester, 1988.
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An exceptional Directoire period gilt bronze and patinated bronze candleabra, neoclassical form with five arms around a central torchiere and decorated with Greco-Egyptian motifs. French circa 1795. 64.5 x 35 cm
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A pair of Regency style candlesticks, in ormolu, the triform pediment bases in the form of dolphins supporting stylised pineapples in malachite, surmounted by etched glass storm shades. English circa 1850. 60.5 x 15 cm. Provenance: Philip turner Antiques, Crawford Street, London W1, 1988
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A pair of George III gilt bronze Jasperware and glass candlesticks, each with diamond cut nozzle above star pattern tier suspended with facette drops on circular base with jasperware drum depicting classical maiden in front of a monument in a landscape, circular gilt bronze base with bun feet. In the manner of William Parker. English circa 1800. Height 31 cm. Provenance: the Norman Wheeler collection, Sothebys, Sydney, 1994
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A part set of Georgian cut crystal, comprising of seven rummers, five smaller rummers and two decanters, both engraved with stoppers. Provenance: F.R. Strange Pty Ltd., Sydney, 1972.
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A decorative pair of Darkly patinated bronze seated Egyptian female figures, with good quality modelling, casting and colour. In the 'Retour d' Egypte' manner. Probably European, 20th century. 52 x 28 x 45 cm
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A pagoda topped Anglo-Portugese silver inlaid pique work writing box, the red Moroccan Floretine stamped leather interior lined in ivory and quilted blue silk. Portugese circa 1800. 22 x 30.5 x 25 cm
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A collection of three 19th century tortoiseshell cases, including a rectangular cardcase with tortoise shell veneer and pewter stringing, the interior lined with velvet. A lady's calling card case, tortoiseshell veneers, peweter stringing, hinged top and a tortoiseshell veneered etui containing various needlework hooks. English circa 1840-1860. Box: 3 x 16.5 x 15 cm, Case:10.2 x 7.8 x 1.5 cm, etui: 9.2 x 4 x 1.5 cm
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An early 19th century tortoiseshell teacaddy, of plain design with silver stringing and gilt brass ball feet, the interior fitted in rosewood and tortoiseshell with two lidded compartments and a glass mixing bowl. English circa 1820. 12 x 25 x 15 cm
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A Second Empire oil lamp, the base in gilt and patinated bronze in the form of a putti on a neoclassical column with floral garlands, with an acid etched pink glass shade and clear glass flu and oil well. French circa 1870. 73 x 15 cm
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A Victorian carved wooden inkstand on a base after the 'Lion of Lucerne', a Swiss monument by Bertel Thorvaldsen excuted in stone in 1820-21. Inscribed in Latin 'Helvetiorum Fidei ac Virtuti' (to the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss). Swiss circa 1870. Lion: 11 x 20.5 x 10.5 cm, base: 40 x 18.5 x 1.5 cm
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Two Regency period Samovars, copper and brass mounted (one missing lid), of ovoid neoclassical form, the other vase shaped woth elaborate handles and feet. English circa 1820-1830. 36 x 31 x 35 cm and 45 x 36 x 35 cm
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A fine Sheraton period George III knife box, the 'Fold-front' case in flame mahogany veneers inlaid with boxwood, satinwood and ebony, with paktong metal mounts and feet and a silver shield-shaped armorial. Paktong is an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc which was imported from china in small quantities during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centruries. It's name is derived from the romanisation of the Cantonese pronounciation of the Chinese characters for white copper. Original fitted interior. English…
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A fine early Victorian Minature two door Collectors cabinet, with internal drawers, finely veneered in amboyna and mounted with ebony. English circa 1860. 41 x 33 x 25 cm
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A fine Regency rosewood workbox of sarcophagus form, inlaid with mother of pearl, the brilliant acid yellow silk fitted interior with work tools and carved ivory pieces. English circa 1820. 15.5 x 28 x 20.5 cm
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A fine Regency period Anglo-Indian rosewood 'Ladies Companion' box, Scarcophagus form with ring handles and carved feet, inlaid with exotic patterns in mother-of-pearl. The interior fitted with drawers including a silk lined jewellery compartment, a writing slope and a sewing box with various carved ivory implements. Indian circa 1820. 34 x 34 x 25 cm
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A collection of three 19th century overlay glass pieces, including a Bohemian ruby glass circular lidded box with star cut decoration, a Bohemian ruby glass vase with star cut decoration and a ruby glass decanter with acid etched decoration of grapes and vine leaves. Circa 1890. Bowl:14 x 15 cm, vase: 27 x 5 cm, decanter: 39.5 x 8.5 cm
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A collection of six George III and IV pewter tankards and a plate, the tankards including one by James Yates. From one quart to a quarter 'Gill' in size. One with a spout. English circa 1800-1820. Various sizes
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A yew wood Chippendale manner Chinoiserie bookcase or display stand, the carved pagoda top and fretwork galleries on scrolled feet. Japanese circa 1950. 41 x 71 x 25 cm
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A Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain bowl, of deep form with a flared rim, profusely decorated in panels and cartouches around a central medallion depicting a bird in a natural setting. Late Ming Dynasty, Wanli period (1573-1620). 15 x 45 cm
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A Chinese Kraak ware dish, from the late Ming Dynasty, with profuse underglaze blue and white decoration over a fine porcelain body. The central medallion of a stork and pine tree surrounded by borders and cartouches of foliate, flowers, fruit and insect motifs. Ming Dynasty, Wanli period (1573-1620), circa 1620. 27.5 x 5 cm. Provenance: wing Hing Company, Hong Kong, July 1975
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Two Chinese porcelain plates, with underglaze blue and white decoration. The central medallions depicting birds, flowers and insects and borders of cartouches. Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). 21 x 2.5 cm
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A pair of fine Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain dishes, small and of lobed form, each with ten panels of figures and flowers around a central medallion of a oman in a garden setting. Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), circa 1720. 14.5 x 5 cm
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A pair of fine Chinese porcelain underglaze blue and white porcelain plates, with moulded and flared rims and central medallions of peony flowers and foliate borders. Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). 21 x 2.5 cm
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A pair of fine Chinese porcelain underglaze blue and white plates, with moulded and flared rims and central medallions of peonies and a bird and foliate borders. Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). 21 x 2.5 cm
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Two Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain plates, one decorated with a phoenix and panelled motifs with an iron brown rim, the other with a grasshopper and moth and fruit motif panels. Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). 16 x 2.5 cm and 14.5 x 2.5 cm. Provenance: Marchand and Son, London
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Two Chinese underglaze blue and white fine porcelain tea cups and saucers, of lobed and flared form with profuse decoration in panels. Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), circa 1720. Cups: 8 x 5 cm, saucers: 13.5 x 1.5 cm
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A selection of five Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain saucers, with various naturalistic patterns and marks. Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Various sizes
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A pair of fine Chinese underglaze blue and white tea bowls and saucers, profusely decorated with flowers, foliage and birds. Bamboo marks to base. Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), circa 1700. Cups: 5 x 5 cm, saucers: 13.5 x 15 cm
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A selection of four Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain saucers and two tea bowls, with various naturalistic patterns and marks. Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Various sizes
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Five Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain tea bowls and saucers, with garden scene depicting a man at a table. Early Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), circa 1720. Cups: 7.5 x 3.5 cm, saucers: 12 x 5 cm
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A Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain plate, with iron brown rim and a central scene of nature with a willow tree, rock and flowers. Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795), circa 1750. 27.5 x 5 cm
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A small pair of Chinese underglaze blue and white saucers and one tea bowl, decorated with the 'Man in a Swing' pattern. Kangxi/Yongzheng period (1723-1735). Saucers: 11.5 x 1.5 cm, cup: 7 x 3.5 cm. Provenance: Marchand and Son, London
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Six Chinese underglazed blue and white porcelain dishes, with iron brown rims, three with central medallions of lake scenes with houses and cherry trees, and three with a fisherman and an egret. Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795), circa 1750. 16.5 x 5 cm
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A pair of Chinese underglaze blue and white octagonal porcelain dishes, with central panels of willow, pagoda, lake and mountain scenes. Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795), circa 1780. 22.5 x 3.5 cm
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A selection of four Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain bowls and saucers, mid to late Ming Dynasty, Zhengde period (1506-1521) to Wanli Periods (1573-1620). Various sizes
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Three underglaze blue and white porcelain plates, each with medallion borders around an eight sided central design of a naturalistic scene of a deer, a grasshopper and a bird. Late Ming Dynasty, Wanli period (1593-1620), circa 1600. Two plates: 14 x 5 cm and one plate: 14.5 x 5 cm
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Four Chinese underglaze blue and white dishes, with iron brown rims, each with borders of flowers and foliage around a central medallion. The lake scene with figures, a bridge, a temple and trees and mountains. Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng period, circa 1730. 22 x 3.5 cm
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Four Chinese underglazed blue and white fine porcelain tea bowls and saucers, of various forms and decoration. Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), circa 1720. Various sizes
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A selection of seven Chinese underglaze blue and white ceramic saucers and one tea cup bowl, with various designs. Late Ming Dynasty, Wanli period (1573-1620). Various sizes
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A selection of six Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain saucers and two tea cups, with various naturalistic patterns and marks. Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Various sizes
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A collection of five Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain bowls, tea cup and two small dishes, late Ming Dunasty, Wanli period (1573-1620). Various sizes
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A collection of Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain cups, bowls and saucers, six of each with iron brown exterior glazes and floral designs to the interior. Qing Dynasty, Daoguang period (1821-50). Various sizes
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