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The Decorative House: Antiques & Interiors Auction
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The Decorative House: Antiques & Interiors Auction

Antique & Decorators auction

Antiques & Fine art auction

Auction dates
24 Jul 2021 11:00 BST
Viewing dates
19 Jul 2021 10:00 - 17:00 BST
20 Jul 2021 10:00 - 17:00 BST
21 Jul 2021 10:00 - 17:00 BST
22 Jul 2021 10:00 - 17:00 BST
23 Jul 2021 10:00 - 17:00 BST
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A Satsuma bowl, early 20th century, with scalloped rim, painted to the interior and exterior with
Lot 2
A Satsuma bowl, early 20th century, with scalloped rim, painted to the interior and exterior with
75 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A fine Chinese Export carved ivory work box, Canton, c. 1800, the rectangular box and lift-off cover
Lot 6
A fine Chinese Export carved ivory work box, Canton, c. 1800, the rectangular box and lift-off cover
2,500 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Takahashi Hiroaki (Shotei, 1871-1944), A Moonlit River, woodblock print, with calligraphy and red
Lot 11
Takahashi Hiroaki (Shotei, 1871-1944), A Moonlit River, woodblock print, with calligraphy and red
120 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A 19th century South-East Asian gilt-metal short sword, possibly Siam (Thailand) or Burma, the
Lot 47
A 19th century South-East Asian gilt-metal short sword, possibly Siam (Thailand) or Burma, the
95 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A World War II 3rd Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes 'B2' Commando fighting knife, the hilt with ribbed
Lot 48
A World War II 3rd Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes 'B2' Commando fighting knife, the hilt with ribbed
500 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Chinese
Lot 49
A Chinese "Jian" short sword, 19th century, with fluted wooden grip above shou crosspiece, with
65 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Masonic interest: a pair of painted wooden
Lot 51
Masonic interest: a pair of painted wooden "broken" columns, one inscribed to the plinth "Hope", the
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Harris (John & Wallis, John, publishers),
Lot 52
Harris (John & Wallis, John, publishers), "Historical Pastime or a New Game of the History of
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Mont Blanc: a Boheme propelling pencil with red stone to the clip, boxed; together with a
Lot 53
Mont Blanc: a Boheme propelling pencil with red stone to the clip, boxed; together with a
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Mont Blanc: a platinum-coated Hommage a Mozart mini (small size) ballpoint pen, boxed with service
Lot 54
Mont Blanc: a platinum-coated Hommage a Mozart mini (small size) ballpoint pen, boxed with service
200 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Mont Blanc: a Meisterstuck rose gold-plated LeGrand ballpoint pen, boxed with service booklet.
Lot 55
Mont Blanc: a Meisterstuck rose gold-plated LeGrand ballpoint pen, boxed with service booklet.
200 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Parker: a set of three 9ct gold pens comprising fountain pen, ballpoint pen and propelling pencil,
Lot 56
Parker: a set of three 9ct gold pens comprising fountain pen, ballpoint pen and propelling pencil,
750 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A group of German O Gauge tinplate rolling stock, early 20th century, Marklin and Gebruder Bing (
Lot 57
A group of German O Gauge tinplate rolling stock, early 20th century, Marklin and Gebruder Bing (
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A large model SE5A bi-plane, paper over a wooden carcass, with 4 stroke engine. Length 110cm
Lot 58
A large model SE5A bi-plane, paper over a wooden carcass, with 4 stroke engine. Length 110cm
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Negretti & Zambra, a large advertising
Lot 61
Negretti & Zambra, a large advertising "thermometer", c. 1920, printed in gilt and colours with
200 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An early 20th century silver-mounted tortoiseshell and bamboo walking cane, the handle modelled in
Lot 66
An early 20th century silver-mounted tortoiseshell and bamboo walking cane, the handle modelled in
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A large neon advertising sign for Riley Cars, in a lozenge-shaped frame. 59cm by 102cm
Lot 67
A large neon advertising sign for Riley Cars, in a lozenge-shaped frame. 59cm by 102cm
700 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Stamps: a rare first issue commemorating the First Definitive Issue of Postage Stamps by the
Lot 69
Stamps: a rare first issue commemorating the First Definitive Issue of Postage Stamps by the
220 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Bordeaux: a case of twelve bottles of Chateau Malescot St. Exupery 1974, Margaux, 73cl, good fill
Lot 70
Bordeaux: a case of twelve bottles of Chateau Malescot St. Exupery 1974, Margaux, 73cl, good fill
280 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Whisky: Big T Scotch Whisky, produce of over five years, blended and bottled by the Tomatin
Lot 71
Whisky: Big T Scotch Whisky, produce of over five years, blended and bottled by the Tomatin
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Whisky: Auld Acrimony, twelve year old vatted malt Scotch Whisky, 43%, 75cl, 3 bottles (3)
Lot 72
Whisky: Auld Acrimony, twelve year old vatted malt Scotch Whisky, 43%, 75cl, 3 bottles (3)
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Whisky: Glenmorangie, Ten Years Old, Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, 40%, 4 bottles, 70cl,
Lot 73
Whisky: Glenmorangie, Ten Years Old, Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, 40%, 4 bottles, 70cl,
200 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Whisky: Glenmorangie, Ten Years Old, Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, 40%, 4 bottles, 70cl,
Lot 74
Whisky: Glenmorangie, Ten Years Old, Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, 40%, 4 bottles, 70cl,
150 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Bordeaux: Chateau Petrus Pomerol, 1983, 1 bottle, 75cl.
Lot 75
Bordeaux: Chateau Petrus Pomerol, 1983, 1 bottle, 75cl.
320 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Vintage port: Alto Douro 1963, S.V. Borges & Irmao, 75cl, with seal.
Lot 76
Vintage port: Alto Douro 1963, S.V. Borges & Irmao, 75cl, with seal.
110 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Christopher Hussey, The Works of Robert Lorimer, 1st edition, pub. 1931, illus. quarto, original
Lot 77
Christopher Hussey, The Works of Robert Lorimer, 1st edition, pub. 1931, illus. quarto, original
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Lot 78
"Sangs of the Lowlands of Scotland, carefully compared with the original editions (by Alex
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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George Long (translator), The XII Books of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, pub. George Bell & Sons,
Lot 79
George Long (translator), The XII Books of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, pub. George Bell & Sons,
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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John Spotswood, The History of the Church of Scotland, pub. Royston, London 1655, folio, engraved
Lot 80
John Spotswood, The History of the Church of Scotland, pub. Royston, London 1655, folio, engraved
25 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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Alexander J. Warden,
Lot 82
Alexander J. Warden, "Angus or Forfarshire, The Land and People", pub. Alexander, Dundee, c. 1880-
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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William Fordyce,
Lot 83
William Fordyce, "The History and Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham", pub. Fullarton &
40 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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•Alasdair Gray (Scottish, 1934-2019),
Lot 138
•Alasdair Gray (Scottish, 1934-2019), "Kirsten, Inge's friend (Danish nurse) who witnessed our
480 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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After Auguste Nicholas Cain (1822-1894), a patinated bronze spill vase modelled as a cockerel
Lot 151
After Auguste Nicholas Cain (1822-1894), a patinated bronze spill vase modelled as a cockerel
70 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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An extensive Christofle silver-plated flatware service in the Marly pattern, contained in a four
Lot 175
An extensive Christofle silver-plated flatware service in the Marly pattern, contained in a four
420 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century white-metal model of a parrot, modelled with one claw upraised and fitted with
Lot 178
A 19th century white-metal model of a parrot, modelled with one claw upraised and fitted with
100 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A vintage Dunhill white metal pocket lighter, with Cartier Licence, and engine-turned body. 6.5cm
Lot 179
A vintage Dunhill white metal pocket lighter, with Cartier Licence, and engine-turned body. 6.5cm
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A French late 19th century lacquered brass monocular microscope by Nachet et Fils, Paris, in its
Lot 192
A French late 19th century lacquered brass monocular microscope by Nachet et Fils, Paris, in its
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A large oval giltwod wall mirror, the plate within a carved fluted frame incorporating beaded and
Lot 214
A large oval giltwod wall mirror, the plate within a carved fluted frame incorporating beaded and
75 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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An early 19th century boxwood-strung mahogany writing slope, the hinged body enclosing a tooled
Lot 238
An early 19th century boxwood-strung mahogany writing slope, the hinged body enclosing a tooled
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A hexagonal Indian ivory-inlaid rosewood occasional table by Woods, Bird & Co., Jullundur City (
Lot 257
A hexagonal Indian ivory-inlaid rosewood occasional table by Woods, Bird & Co., Jullundur City (
950 GBP
250 - 400 GBP
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An Edwardian giltwood and gesso wall mirror, the oval plate within a carved egg-and-dart frame
Lot 262
An Edwardian giltwood and gesso wall mirror, the oval plate within a carved egg-and-dart frame
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A late George III mahogany and brass-bound campaign writing box, the hinged top with unusual
Lot 278
A late George III mahogany and brass-bound campaign writing box, the hinged top with unusual
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A large mid-19th century rosewood sarcophagus tea caddy, elaborately inlaid in abalone and mother of
Lot 295
A large mid-19th century rosewood sarcophagus tea caddy, elaborately inlaid in abalone and mother of
45 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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