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The Decorative House: Antiques & Interiors
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Edinburgh, Scotland
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The Decorative House: Antiques & Interiors

Specialist Antiques & Interiors auction

Antiques, mid century modern furniture and decorative objects, silver and jewellery

Auction dates
30 Sep 2023 11:00 BST
Viewing dates
28 Sep 2023 09:30 - 17:00 BST
29 Sep 2023 09:30 - 17:00 BST
30 Sep 2023 09:30 - 11:00 BST
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•Donald Manson (Scottish, b. 1948), Une Bagatelle, a triptych of oils on panel, titled verso "
Lot 500
•Donald Manson (Scottish, b. 1948), Une Bagatelle, a triptych of oils on panel, titled verso "
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Thomas Sutton Lones (British, 1866-1934), Portrait of a Boy Wearing a Floral Wreath, signed lower
Lot 515
Thomas Sutton Lones (British, 1866-1934), Portrait of a Boy Wearing a Floral Wreath, signed lower
190 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Property from the Estate of the late Maxwell Allan: Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-
Lot 557
Property from the Estate of the late Maxwell Allan: Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-
1,500 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), The Blue and Brown Poems, prefaces by Michael
Lot 558
Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), The Blue and Brown Poems, prefaces by Michael
2,900 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Abraham Ortelius, Scotiae Tabula, a hand-coloured engraved map, c. 1600, French text verso (page
Lot 565
Abraham Ortelius, Scotiae Tabula, a hand-coloured engraved map, c. 1600, French text verso (page
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A cast brass model of the Medici Lion, late 19th century, in characteristic pose. Length 24cm
Lot 568
A cast brass model of the Medici Lion, late 19th century, in characteristic pose. Length 24cm
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Property of the late Countess Haig: Donna Nella Lopez y Royo Sammartini (Italian), a mixed group
Lot 596
Property of the late Countess Haig: Donna Nella Lopez y Royo Sammartini (Italian), a mixed group
45 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Clementina van der Walt (South African, Contemporary), "Colour Me Bright" vase, unglazed, painted
Lot 606
Clementina van der Walt (South African, Contemporary), "Colour Me Bright" vase, unglazed, painted
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A large carved wooden figure of Kartikeya (the Hindu God of War), 20th century, Sri Lanka,
Lot 609
A large carved wooden figure of Kartikeya (the Hindu God of War), 20th century, Sri Lanka,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A Chinese Export porcelain armorial sauce boat, late 18th/early 19th century, the well painted
Lot 610
A Chinese Export porcelain armorial sauce boat, late 18th/early 19th century, the well painted
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A rare Persian painted wooden saddle, late 18th/19th century, of characteristic form, polychrome
Lot 618
A rare Persian painted wooden saddle, late 18th/19th century, of characteristic form, polychrome
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Taxidermy: a European Barn Owl (Tyto Alba), full mount, perched on a rock on a circular wooden base.
Lot 625
Taxidermy: a European Barn Owl (Tyto Alba), full mount, perched on a rock on a circular wooden base.
200 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Taxidermy: a European Jay (Garrulus Glandarius), full mount, perched on bark. 24cm
Lot 626
Taxidermy: a European Jay (Garrulus Glandarius), full mount, perched on bark. 24cm
95 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Taxidermy: a Curlew (Numenius Arquata), full mount, modelled standing amidst reeds. Height 37cm
Lot 627
Taxidermy: a Curlew (Numenius Arquata), full mount, modelled standing amidst reeds. Height 37cm
65 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Taxidermy: a Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus Pictus), full mount, on a circular wooden plinth.
Lot 628
Taxidermy: a Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus Pictus), full mount, on a circular wooden plinth.
100 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Property of the late Countess Haig: Asprey & Co., a porcelain-mounted brass stationery box with
Lot 629
Property of the late Countess Haig: Asprey & Co., a porcelain-mounted brass stationery box with
200 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Property of the late Countess Haig: a George III mahogany knife box, of serpentine form, later
Lot 630
Property of the late Countess Haig: a George III mahogany knife box, of serpentine form, later
50 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A late 19th century white metal-mounted dirk ,with tapering notched and fullered blade (unmarked),
Lot 633
A late 19th century white metal-mounted dirk ,with tapering notched and fullered blade (unmarked),
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Trans-Jordan Frontier Force: a medal group and original photos comprising Defence Medal, War
Lot 638
Trans-Jordan Frontier Force: a medal group and original photos comprising Defence Medal, War
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Trans-Jordan Frontier Force: two officer's Kalpak, astrakhan and red felt with silvered braid and
Lot 639
Trans-Jordan Frontier Force: two officer's Kalpak, astrakhan and red felt with silvered braid and
140 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Two sets of four silver menu card holders, early 20th century: the first of two graduated discs on a
Lot 649
Two sets of four silver menu card holders, early 20th century: the first of two graduated discs on a
80 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A white metal vesta case, c. 1900, probably Japanese, of shaped oval form, the cover with mixed
Lot 650
A white metal vesta case, c. 1900, probably Japanese, of shaped oval form, the cover with mixed
80 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
An Edwardian silver-mounted tortoiseshell page turner, the silver handle hallmarked for Deakin &
Lot 656
An Edwardian silver-mounted tortoiseshell page turner, the silver handle hallmarked for Deakin &
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A rare pair of George IV silver grape shears or scissors, Queen's Pattern, Charles Rawlings,
Lot 657
A rare pair of George IV silver grape shears or scissors, Queen's Pattern, Charles Rawlings,
80 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Lot 667
Awaiting lot description
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Utzschneider und Fraunhofer in Mûnchen, a German four-draw brass telescope, 19th century, with brown
Lot 698
Utzschneider und Fraunhofer in Mûnchen, a German four-draw brass telescope, 19th century, with brown
200 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A rare folding Gunner's caliper, c. 1800, by Berge, London, brass, hinged to one end and engraved
Lot 700
A rare folding Gunner's caliper, c. 1800, by Berge, London, brass, hinged to one end and engraved
90 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A late 19th century rosewood concertina, Rock Chidley of 135 High Holborn, London, hexagonal with
Lot 701
A late 19th century rosewood concertina, Rock Chidley of 135 High Holborn, London, hexagonal with
50 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Niels Bach, an unusual Danish turned and joined oak coffee table with circular plate glass top,
Lot 740
Niels Bach, an unusual Danish turned and joined oak coffee table with circular plate glass top,
200 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A George III satin birch writing cabinet, early 19th century, the top with moulded edge above a pull
Lot 744
A George III satin birch writing cabinet, early 19th century, the top with moulded edge above a pull
75 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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