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

Antique & Decorators auction

Homes & Interiors auction

Auction dates
31 Oct 2020 11:00 GMT
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26 Oct 2020 10:00 - 17:00 GMT
27 Oct 2020 10:00 - 17:00 GMT
28 Oct 2020 10:00 - 17:00 GMT
29 Oct 2020 10:00 - 17:00 GMT
30 Oct 2020 10:00 - 17:00 GMT
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A Scottish pottery flask and cover, early 20th century, spherical with elongated neck, the domed
Lot 61
A Scottish pottery flask and cover, early 20th century, spherical with elongated neck, the domed
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Paola Bologna for Lenci, the Madonna at prayer, modelled in a yellow dress with polka dot veil,
Lot 62
Paola Bologna for Lenci, the Madonna at prayer, modelled in a yellow dress with polka dot veil,
140 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A 19th century parian group, Ariadne and the Leopard, after a John Bell model, on an integral oval
Lot 63
A 19th century parian group, Ariadne and the Leopard, after a John Bell model, on an integral oval
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pair of Minton parian figures of Pandora and Psyche, c. 1850-70, after designs by A. Carrier-
Lot 64
A pair of Minton parian figures of Pandora and Psyche, c. 1850-70, after designs by A. Carrier-
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 19th century Bohemian gilt and enamel painted glass vase, of elongated baluster form, painted with
Lot 65
A 19th century Bohemian gilt and enamel painted glass vase, of elongated baluster form, painted with
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century parian figure of a standing cleric, in his right hand a scroll, his left resting upon
Lot 66
A 19th century parian figure of a standing cleric, in his right hand a scroll, his left resting upon
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Appleton half-plate field camera with a Thornton Pickard shutter; together with an F18 brass
Lot 67
An Appleton half-plate field camera with a Thornton Pickard shutter; together with an F18 brass
280 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Rolleiflex Standard K2 6x6 camera, cased.
Lot 68
A Rolleiflex Standard K2 6x6 camera, cased.
20 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A Gossen Starlite light meter, cased
Lot 69
A Gossen Starlite light meter, cased
95 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A Metz 54 MZ-4i Standard flash gun; together with an Ohnar Zoom Reverser (2)
Lot 70
A Metz 54 MZ-4i Standard flash gun; together with an Ohnar Zoom Reverser (2)
0 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A group of lenses etc comprising: a Minolta MD 35mm 4/2.8; a Minolta MD75-200mm F/4.5; a Tamron 28-
Lot 71
A group of lenses etc comprising: a Minolta MD 35mm 4/2.8; a Minolta MD75-200mm F/4.5; a Tamron 28-
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Leica sliding lens - Universal Magnifier 5 X (slide viewer)
Lot 72
A Leica sliding lens - Universal Magnifier 5 X (slide viewer)
95 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Leica SF20 Flash (for R&M mount), with instruction booklet; together with a lens adapter marked
Lot 73
A Leica SF20 Flash (for R&M mount), with instruction booklet; together with a lens adapter marked
70 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A Leica M7 0.72 body, boxed, with instructions, guarantee etc
Lot 74
A Leica M7 0.72 body, boxed, with instructions, guarantee etc
1,500 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Leica 135mm F 3.4 Apo-Telyt lens in a soft carry case
Lot 75
A Leica 135mm F 3.4 Apo-Telyt lens in a soft carry case
700 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Leica 35mm F2 Summicron -M ASPH lens in silver finish, in soft carry case, boxed
Lot 76
A Leica 35mm F2 Summicron -M ASPH lens in silver finish, in soft carry case, boxed
1,200 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Leica 90mm F2 Summicron -M lens, in a soft carry case
Lot 77
A Leica 90mm F2 Summicron -M lens, in a soft carry case
900 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Leica 50mm F2 Summicron-M lens, in a soft carry case
Lot 78
A Leica 50mm F2 Summicron-M lens, in a soft carry case
600 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Leica Universal Polarisation filter and mounts, in a soft carry case
Lot 79
A Leica Universal Polarisation filter and mounts, in a soft carry case
75 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Leica R6.2 camera body, with manual focus/exposure 35mm, with light meter, boxed
Lot 80
A Leica R6.2 camera body, with manual focus/exposure 35mm, with light meter, boxed
320 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Leica Extender-R 2x (lens extender), in a carry bag
Lot 81
A Leica Extender-R 2x (lens extender), in a carry bag
0 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Leica 60mm Macro-Elmarit-R F 2.8 lens
Lot 82
A Leica 60mm Macro-Elmarit-R F 2.8 lens
100 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Leica 35-70mm Vario Elmar-R F4 Macro lens, in a soft carry case
Lot 83
A Leica 35-70mm Vario Elmar-R F4 Macro lens, in a soft carry case
320 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Leica 90mm F2 Summicron-R lens, in a soft carry case
Lot 84
A Leica 90mm F2 Summicron-R lens, in a soft carry case
50 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Leica 70-210mm F4 Vario-Elmar-R lens (lens hood dented) in a soft carry case
Lot 85
A Leica 70-210mm F4 Vario-Elmar-R lens (lens hood dented) in a soft carry case
80 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A Leica 35mm F2 Summicron-R lens, boxed
Lot 86
A Leica 35mm F2 Summicron-R lens, boxed
650 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Leica 180mm Elmarit-R F2.8 lens
Lot 87
A Leica 180mm Elmarit-R F2.8 lens
320 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A hickory shafted golf club, c. 1900, signed "D.M. Patrick, Special". Length 116cm
Lot 88
A hickory shafted golf club, c. 1900, signed "D.M. Patrick, Special". Length 116cm
70 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An Aesthetic movement copper ewer, third quarter 19th century, in the manner of Christopher Dresser,
Lot 89
An Aesthetic movement copper ewer, third quarter 19th century, in the manner of Christopher Dresser,
65 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Taxidermy: a pair of white barn owls (Tyto Alba), c. 1900, modelled perched on a tree stump in an
Lot 90
Taxidermy: a pair of white barn owls (Tyto Alba), c. 1900, modelled perched on a tree stump in an
260 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A group of Russian lacquer comprising: a snuff box decorated with a troika drawn by three horses,
Lot 91
A group of Russian lacquer comprising: a snuff box decorated with a troika drawn by three horses,
30 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19th century gilt-metal mounted agate snuff box, oval, the mounts with engraved wavy bands.
Lot 92
A 19th century gilt-metal mounted agate snuff box, oval, the mounts with engraved wavy bands.
35 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Two 19th century papier mache snuff boxes: the first, circular, the cover decorated with a family in
Lot 93
Two 19th century papier mache snuff boxes: the first, circular, the cover decorated with a family in
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An Anglo-Indian ivory and sandalwood Sadeli ware card case, c. 1900, of characteristic form with
Lot 94
An Anglo-Indian ivory and sandalwood Sadeli ware card case, c. 1900, of characteristic form with
50 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A carved ivory notecase, c. 1900, the cover in relief with dragonflies and a floral spray,
Lot 95
A carved ivory notecase, c. 1900, the cover in relief with dragonflies and a floral spray,
300 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A 19th century ivory-mounted obelisk form treen desk thermometer, with stepped base. Height 16.5cm
Lot 96
A 19th century ivory-mounted obelisk form treen desk thermometer, with stepped base. Height 16.5cm
30 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A pair of late 19th century mother-of-pearl mounted painted porcelain opera glasses, probably
Lot 97
A pair of late 19th century mother-of-pearl mounted painted porcelain opera glasses, probably
50 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A handsome boxwood-lined rosewood tea caddy, second quarter, 19th century, of bombe sarcophagus
Lot 98
A handsome boxwood-lined rosewood tea caddy, second quarter, 19th century, of bombe sarcophagus
130 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19th century Tunbridge Ware dome-top box, the hinged cover decorated with a spray of roses, the
Lot 99
A 19th century Tunbridge Ware dome-top box, the hinged cover decorated with a spray of roses, the
100 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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An early 20th century tin advertising sign for "Gilbert Rae's High Class Aerated Waters,
Lot 100
An early 20th century tin advertising sign for "Gilbert Rae's High Class Aerated Waters,
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A double-sided painted wooden sign "Obscene Language / and Whistling / Strictly Prohibited" to
Lot 101
A double-sided painted wooden sign "Obscene Language / and Whistling / Strictly Prohibited" to
500 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A carved and painted half block salmon (losses), with suspension loop. Length 55cm
Lot 102
A carved and painted half block salmon (losses), with suspension loop. Length 55cm
800 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A painted wooden novelty stationery rack, of two divisions, decorated with monkeys against a black
Lot 103
A painted wooden novelty stationery rack, of two divisions, decorated with monkeys against a black
100 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A 19th century bronze corkscrew, of Thomason type, with turned bone handle (lacking brush), the
Lot 104
A 19th century bronze corkscrew, of Thomason type, with turned bone handle (lacking brush), the
50 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A late 19th century iron and metal fish-form weather vane, with pointed sphere terminal. Length
Lot 105
A late 19th century iron and metal fish-form weather vane, with pointed sphere terminal. Length
260 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A French inlaid tortoiseshell necessaire, c. 1880, of shaped rectangular form, the cover inlaid in
Lot 106
A French inlaid tortoiseshell necessaire, c. 1880, of shaped rectangular form, the cover inlaid in
140 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A pair of French gilt-metal and mother-of-pearl mounted telescopic opera glasses, with detachable
Lot 107
A pair of French gilt-metal and mother-of-pearl mounted telescopic opera glasses, with detachable
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Aboriginal war boomerang, carved to one side with a sinuous snake-like design. Length 74cm
Lot 108
An Aboriginal war boomerang, carved to one side with a sinuous snake-like design. Length 74cm
420 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A George V Grant of Arms, on a vellum scroll, with attached wax seal in a gilt-metal case, to Arthur
Lot 109
A George V Grant of Arms, on a vellum scroll, with attached wax seal in a gilt-metal case, to Arthur
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A World War I trench art artillery shell casing overlaid in copper with Islamic decoration and
Lot 110
A World War I trench art artillery shell casing overlaid in copper with Islamic decoration and
55 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Scottish banknotes: The Royal Bank of Scotland, One Guinea, dated 4th Nov. 1826 and stamped "
Lot 111
Scottish banknotes: The Royal Bank of Scotland, One Guinea, dated 4th Nov. 1826 and stamped "
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Royal Mint 1995 gold proof Two Pounds coin, cased with certificate no. 1492.
Lot 112
A Royal Mint 1995 gold proof Two Pounds coin, cased with certificate no. 1492.
600 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A United Kingdom 2002 gold proof sovereign, cased with certificat no. 07062
Lot 113
A United Kingdom 2002 gold proof sovereign, cased with certificat no. 07062
380 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Hume, David, "Commentaries on the Law of Scotland....", published in two volumes, printed for Bell &
Lot 114
Hume, David, "Commentaries on the Law of Scotland....", published in two volumes, printed for Bell &
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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•Katharine (Kate) Cameron R.S.W., R.E. (Scottish, 1874-1965), The Kingdom of Fife, etching, signed
Lot 115
•Katharine (Kate) Cameron R.S.W., R.E. (Scottish, 1874-1965), The Kingdom of Fife, etching, signed
85 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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John Clerk of Eldin (Scottish, 1728-1812), "The hill of Arthur's Seat and Town of Edinburgh from
Lot 116
John Clerk of Eldin (Scottish, 1728-1812), "The hill of Arthur's Seat and Town of Edinburgh from
110 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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From Speculum Romanae Maginficentiae (The Mirror of Roman Magnificence), The Colum of Dilius and
Lot 117
From Speculum Romanae Maginficentiae (The Mirror of Roman Magnificence), The Colum of Dilius and
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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"Dorward Caps" a 1920's/30's advertising lithograph, printed by George Waterston & Sons Ltd,
Lot 118
"Dorward Caps" a 1920's/30's advertising lithograph, printed by George Waterston & Sons Ltd,
120 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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John Clerk of Eldin (Scottish, 1728-1812), "Leith from the West", etching c. 1775, framed. Plate
Lot 119
John Clerk of Eldin (Scottish, 1728-1812), "Leith from the West", etching c. 1775, framed. Plate
130 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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After Cathinca Amyot, "Tit-Bits" an advertising chromo-lithograph for Pears' Soap, framed. Image
Lot 120
After Cathinca Amyot, "Tit-Bits" an advertising chromo-lithograph for Pears' Soap, framed. Image
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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