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

Homes & Interiors auction

Homes & Interiors auction

Auction dates
05 Sep 2020 11:00 BST
Viewing dates
31 Aug 2020 10:00 - 17:00 BST
01 Sep 2020 10:00 - 17:00 BST
02 Sep 2020 10:00 - 17:00 BST
03 Sep 2020 10:00 - 17:00 BST
04 Sep 2020 10:00 - 17:00 BST
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An Indian brass and silvered brass inkstand, circular, fitted with three inkwells and three pen
Lot 121
An Indian brass and silvered brass inkstand, circular, fitted with three inkwells and three pen
55 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An Indo-Persian brass casket, of octagonal form, pierced throughout and with swing handle and key,
Lot 122
An Indo-Persian brass casket, of octagonal form, pierced throughout and with swing handle and key,
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A late 19th century mother-of-pearl inlaid and gilt-painted games box with chess board to the
Lot 123
A late 19th century mother-of-pearl inlaid and gilt-painted games box with chess board to the
300 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A late 19th century bronze desk clip, modelled as a hound's head, with ruby glass eyes; together
Lot 124
A late 19th century bronze desk clip, modelled as a hound's head, with ruby glass eyes; together
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century bronze paperweight, the handle formed as clasped hands, on a stepped rectangular
Lot 125
A 19th century bronze paperweight, the handle formed as clasped hands, on a stepped rectangular
45 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A 19th century Mauchline Ware jewellery box, the cover with a photographic view of Floors castle,
Lot 126
A 19th century Mauchline Ware jewellery box, the cover with a photographic view of Floors castle,
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19th century bronze and marble paperweight, inset with a patinated roundel of Napoleon after
Lot 127
A 19th century bronze and marble paperweight, inset with a patinated roundel of Napoleon after
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A French patinated bronze sphinx-form match striker, late 19th century, the seated creature
Lot 128
A French patinated bronze sphinx-form match striker, late 19th century, the seated creature
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A set of six framed plaster intaglios, of Renaissance and Classical subjects, oval and circular,
Lot 129
A set of six framed plaster intaglios, of Renaissance and Classical subjects, oval and circular,
30 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Victorian shell work ornament, modelled as a basket of polychrome flowers, mounted on an
Lot 130
A Victorian shell work ornament, modelled as a basket of polychrome flowers, mounted on an
100 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A framed group of ten intaglio seals, mostly after Roman originals. Frame 29cm by 31cm
Lot 131
A framed group of ten intaglio seals, mostly after Roman originals. Frame 29cm by 31cm
35 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Coco de Mer basket, (Lodoicea Maldivica), early 20th century, carved as a two-section basket
Lot 132
A Coco de Mer basket, (Lodoicea Maldivica), early 20th century, carved as a two-section basket
150 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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An African carved walking stick, with large loop handle above a carved bust on a turned tapering
Lot 133
An African carved walking stick, with large loop handle above a carved bust on a turned tapering
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Salop Fire Office (Shrewsbury), a lead fire mark, policy number 5266. Height 19cm
Lot 134
Salop Fire Office (Shrewsbury), a lead fire mark, policy number 5266. Height 19cm
55 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A large Cameroon Bamum standing figure, the body decorated throughout with blue and red beads and
Lot 135
A large Cameroon Bamum standing figure, the body decorated throughout with blue and red beads and
260 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A pair of large Indian cast brass cobra candlesticks. 29cm
Lot 136
A pair of large Indian cast brass cobra candlesticks. 29cm
110 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A group of ten silver-mounted cut-glass match strikers, Edwardian and later, hallmarks including
Lot 137
A group of ten silver-mounted cut-glass match strikers, Edwardian and later, hallmarks including
340 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A set of twelve Victorian Scottish silver teaspoons, George & Michael Crichton, Edinburgh 1875, bead
Lot 138
A set of twelve Victorian Scottish silver teaspoons, George & Michael Crichton, Edinburgh 1875, bead
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A George V Scottish silver four piece tea service, John Alexander Fettes, Glasgow 1912, comprising
Lot 139
A George V Scottish silver four piece tea service, John Alexander Fettes, Glasgow 1912, comprising
1,150 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A George III silver and tortoiseshell travelling folding knife and fork, the two-part
Lot 140
A George III silver and tortoiseshell travelling folding knife and fork, the two-part
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Asprey & Co., a late Victorian silver cased double-blade penknife, Charles & George Asprey, London
Lot 141
Asprey & Co., a late Victorian silver cased double-blade penknife, Charles & George Asprey, London
85 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Edwardian silver jewellery casket, Mappin & Webb, London 1904, of rectangular form, the hinged
Lot 142
An Edwardian silver jewellery casket, Mappin & Webb, London 1904, of rectangular form, the hinged
140 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
An unusual late 19th/early 20th century silver-plate and leather novelty hip flask by James
Lot 143
An unusual late 19th/early 20th century silver-plate and leather novelty hip flask by James
110 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A Japanese silver cocktail shaker, early 20th century, by Musashiya, Yokohama, with stamped Jungin
Lot 144
A Japanese silver cocktail shaker, early 20th century, by Musashiya, Yokohama, with stamped Jungin
550 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A George V silver fruit bowl, Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1930, of circular form, the bowl with reeded
Lot 145
A George V silver fruit bowl, Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1930, of circular form, the bowl with reeded
340 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A George III silver inkstand, Solomon Hougham, London 1799, of rectangular form with bowed ends, the
Lot 146
A George III silver inkstand, Solomon Hougham, London 1799, of rectangular form with bowed ends, the
240 GBP
180 - 250 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A cased set of six George V silver-gilt and enamel teaspoons, Turner & Simpson, Birmingham 1932,
Lot 147
A cased set of six George V silver-gilt and enamel teaspoons, Turner & Simpson, Birmingham 1932,
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
An Edwardian silver scent bottle, H. Matthews, Birmingham 1901, of cylindrical form with hinged
Lot 148
An Edwardian silver scent bottle, H. Matthews, Birmingham 1901, of cylindrical form with hinged
65 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A cased silver and mother of pearl fruit service, for twelve, the silver tines and blades marked for
Lot 149
A cased silver and mother of pearl fruit service, for twelve, the silver tines and blades marked for
280 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Russian silver small cup, bearing Moscow 84 Zolotnik mark for 1860, of octagonal baluster form,
Lot 150
A Russian silver small cup, bearing Moscow 84 Zolotnik mark for 1860, of octagonal baluster form,
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A George V silver fruit bowl, Birmingham 1935, circular, with scalloped rim, pierced in panels
Lot 151
A George V silver fruit bowl, Birmingham 1935, circular, with scalloped rim, pierced in panels
150 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A George III Scottish silver soup ladle, Alexander Zeigler, Edinburgh 1801, Celtic Point pattern,
Lot 152
A George III Scottish silver soup ladle, Alexander Zeigler, Edinburgh 1801, Celtic Point pattern,
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A late Victorian silver christening cup, Martin Hall & Co., Sheffield 1895, of tapering
Lot 153
A late Victorian silver christening cup, Martin Hall & Co., Sheffield 1895, of tapering
100 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An early Victorian silver caddy spoon, George Unite, Birmingham 1845, of shovel form, with turned
Lot 154
An early Victorian silver caddy spoon, George Unite, Birmingham 1845, of shovel form, with turned
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A pair of late Victorian silver bon bon dishes, Fenton Bros., London 1895, circular, decorated
Lot 155
A pair of late Victorian silver bon bon dishes, Fenton Bros., London 1895, circular, decorated
60 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A cased set of six George V silver and mother of pearl butter knives, the silver blades hallmarked
Lot 156
A cased set of six George V silver and mother of pearl butter knives, the silver blades hallmarked
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A cased set of twelve George V silver teaspoons, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company, London 1935,
Lot 157
A cased set of twelve George V silver teaspoons, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company, London 1935,
80 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A cased set of four Victorian silver salts and spoons, James Dixon & Son, Sheffield 1891, each of
Lot 158
A cased set of four Victorian silver salts and spoons, James Dixon & Son, Sheffield 1891, each of
90 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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Liberty & Co., a silver pastry server, in the Arts & Crafts taste, Birmingham 1935 with George V &
Lot 159
Liberty & Co., a silver pastry server, in the Arts & Crafts taste, Birmingham 1935 with George V &
260 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A cased set of six George VI silver-handled fruit knives, Brook & Son, Birmingham 1942, each with
Lot 160
A cased set of six George VI silver-handled fruit knives, Brook & Son, Birmingham 1942, each with
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A cased pair of Victorian silver bladed and handled fish servers, Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1880,
Lot 161
A cased pair of Victorian silver bladed and handled fish servers, Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1880,
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Victorian silver three piece
Lot 162
A Victorian silver three piece "bachelor's" tea service, William Edwards, London 1876, each piece
440 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Ethiopia: a Menelik II silver birr coin, c. 1900, inset into a white metal dish. Diameter overall
Lot 163
Ethiopia: a Menelik II silver birr coin, c. 1900, inset into a white metal dish. Diameter overall
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A George V heavy gauge silver cream jug, Thomas Bradbury & Sons, Sheffield 1913, of elongated
Lot 164
A George V heavy gauge silver cream jug, Thomas Bradbury & Sons, Sheffield 1913, of elongated
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Lot 165
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0 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A George III silver waiter, Ebenezer Coker, London 1769, circular, with gadrooned scalloped rim, the
Lot 166
A George III silver waiter, Ebenezer Coker, London 1769, circular, with gadrooned scalloped rim, the
190 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A George III silver waiter, maker I.C, London 1775, circular, with beaded scalloped rim, the well
Lot 167
A George III silver waiter, maker I.C, London 1775, circular, with beaded scalloped rim, the well
190 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A set of three George V silver salts, Stokes & Ireland Ltd, Chester 1924 (one dated 1922), in the
Lot 168
A set of three George V silver salts, Stokes & Ireland Ltd, Chester 1924 (one dated 1922), in the
130 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A group of Edwardian and later silver comprising: a pair of pepperettes, Birmingham 1903, each
Lot 169
A group of Edwardian and later silver comprising: a pair of pepperettes, Birmingham 1903, each
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A pair of 19th century silver-plated bottle coasters, each with turned mahogany base within a
Lot 170
A pair of 19th century silver-plated bottle coasters, each with turned mahogany base within a
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Early cycling interest: Elkington & Co, a striking silver-plated and cut-glass table centrepiece, c.
Lot 171
Early cycling interest: Elkington & Co, a striking silver-plated and cut-glass table centrepiece, c.
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A George V silver twin-handled cake or bread basket, Josiah Williams & Co., London 1927, oval, the
Lot 172
A George V silver twin-handled cake or bread basket, Josiah Williams & Co., London 1927, oval, the
150 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A 19th century Russian silver vase, of shaped tapering cylindrical form, on a knopped stem and domed
Lot 173
A 19th century Russian silver vase, of shaped tapering cylindrical form, on a knopped stem and domed
85 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A 19th century silver-plated presentation goblet in 17th century style, the bowl with everted rim
Lot 174
A 19th century silver-plated presentation goblet in 17th century style, the bowl with everted rim
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A George V silver capstan inkwell, Martin Hall & Co., Sheffield 1915, the hinged cover and base with
Lot 175
A George V silver capstan inkwell, Martin Hall & Co., Sheffield 1915, the hinged cover and base with
50 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A George V silver three-piece tea service, Robert Stewart, London 1913, in the Regency taste, each
Lot 176
A George V silver three-piece tea service, Robert Stewart, London 1913, in the Regency taste, each
420 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A 19th century silver-plated cased six-piece fruit service, comprising a set of four serving spoons,
Lot 177
A 19th century silver-plated cased six-piece fruit service, comprising a set of four serving spoons,
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A silver novelty match case, Alastair Norman Grant, Edinburgh 1975, modelled as a Bryant & May
Lot 178
A silver novelty match case, Alastair Norman Grant, Edinburgh 1975, modelled as a Bryant & May
85 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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An Edwardian silver novelty pin cushion cut-glass pin jar, Arthur Johnson Smith, Birmingham 1909,
Lot 179
An Edwardian silver novelty pin cushion cut-glass pin jar, Arthur Johnson Smith, Birmingham 1909,
380 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A George V silver travelling pocket watch case, Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1912, rectangular with
Lot 180
A George V silver travelling pocket watch case, Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1912, rectangular with
170 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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