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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
02 Oct 2021 11:00 BST
Viewing dates
28 Sep 2021 10:00 - 17:00 BST
29 Sep 2021 10:00 - 17:00 BST
30 Sep 2021 10:00 - 17:00 BST
01 Oct 2021 10:00 - 17:00 BST
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A carved ivory figure of a female Egyptian water carrier, c. 1900, modelled with urn held aloft on
Lot 61
A carved ivory figure of a female Egyptian water carrier, c. 1900, modelled with urn held aloft on
50 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A 19th century sailor's scrimshaw whale's tooth, decorated with a young girl in hat and flounced
Lot 62
A 19th century sailor's scrimshaw whale's tooth, decorated with a young girl in hat and flounced
170 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A group of five late 19th century ivory spinning tops, of varying sizes but similar design; together
Lot 63
A group of five late 19th century ivory spinning tops, of varying sizes but similar design; together
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A group of late 19th century purses comprising: six "miser's" purses, one in polychrome beadwork,
Lot 64
A group of late 19th century purses comprising: six "miser's" purses, one in polychrome beadwork,
40 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An early 19th century straw work box, with characteristic decoration, the hinged cover opening to
Lot 65
An early 19th century straw work box, with characteristic decoration, the hinged cover opening to
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An unusual Sampson Mordan carved ivory lady's dip pen, the shaft pierced and turned, beneath a white
Lot 66
An unusual Sampson Mordan carved ivory lady's dip pen, the shaft pierced and turned, beneath a white
55 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Folk Art carved rootwood handle for a walking stick, naively carved as the head of a gentleman
Lot 67
A Folk Art carved rootwood handle for a walking stick, naively carved as the head of a gentleman
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A 19th century carved ivory gavel, with turned handle, inscribed "For God and King". Length 12.5cm
Lot 68
A 19th century carved ivory gavel, with turned handle, inscribed "For God and King". Length 12.5cm
110 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A 19th century wax shoulder head doll, with fixed blue glass eyes, cloth body and partial wax
Lot 69
A 19th century wax shoulder head doll, with fixed blue glass eyes, cloth body and partial wax
320 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A late 19th century walking stick carved with a dog's head handle, modelled as a bulldog with
Lot 70
A late 19th century walking stick carved with a dog's head handle, modelled as a bulldog with
40 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A late 19th century walking stick carved with a dog's head handle, the boxwood head modelled as a
Lot 71
A late 19th century walking stick carved with a dog's head handle, the boxwood head modelled as a
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A brass and onyx paraffin lamp, converted for electricity, with bulbous well, baluster column and
Lot 72
A brass and onyx paraffin lamp, converted for electricity, with bulbous well, baluster column and
65 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Bruichladdich SMWS, 23.42, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in May 1993 and bottled in July
Lot 73
Bruichladdich SMWS, 23.42, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in May 1993 and bottled in July
320 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Rosebank SMWS, 25.30, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in April 1989, and bottled in February
Lot 74
Rosebank SMWS, 25.30, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in April 1989, and bottled in February
600 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Rosebank SMWS, 25.33, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in April 1989 and bottled in September
Lot 75
Rosebank SMWS, 25.33, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in April 1989 and bottled in September
600 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Rosebank SMWS, 25.35, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in November 1990 and bottled in September
Lot 76
Rosebank SMWS, 25.35, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in November 1990 and bottled in September
600 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Knockando SMWS, 8.34, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in June 1990 and bottled in March 2003,
Lot 77
Knockando SMWS, 8.34, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in June 1990 and bottled in March 2003,
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Loch Lomond SMWS, 122.16, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in September 1992 and bottled in
Lot 78
Loch Lomond SMWS, 122.16, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in September 1992 and bottled in
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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SMWS - two bottles: Falkirk SMWS, 25.6, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in 1985 and bottled
Lot 79
SMWS - two bottles: Falkirk SMWS, 25.6, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in 1985 and bottled
1,400 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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SMWS - two bottles: Dufftown SMWS, 90.8, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in March 1990 and
Lot 80
SMWS - two bottles: Dufftown SMWS, 90.8, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in March 1990 and
800 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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SMWS - two bottles: Laphroaig SMWS, 29.46, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in October 1991
Lot 81
SMWS - two bottles: Laphroaig SMWS, 29.46, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in October 1991
1,100 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Cadenhead's Rosebank, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in July 1980 and bottled in March 1992,
Lot 82
Cadenhead's Rosebank, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in July 1980 and bottled in March 1992,
1,200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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St. Magdalene 1970 Rare Malts aged 23 years single malt Scotch whisky, 70cl, 58.1% volume.
Lot 83
St. Magdalene 1970 Rare Malts aged 23 years single malt Scotch whisky, 70cl, 58.1% volume.
900 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Cadenhead's Ardbeg, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in 1978, Cask No. 4825, Bottle No. 233,
Lot 84
Cadenhead's Ardbeg, cask strength malt whisky, distilled in 1978, Cask No. 4825, Bottle No. 233,
1,950 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Tamdhu, Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Aged 15 Years, probably 1980s bottling, 43% vol., 75cl, one
Lot 85
Tamdhu, Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Aged 15 Years, probably 1980s bottling, 43% vol., 75cl, one
200 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Rosebank 1989 Murray McDavid, aged 11 years, distilled 1989 and bottled May 2000, Bourbon cask no.
Lot 86
Rosebank 1989 Murray McDavid, aged 11 years, distilled 1989 and bottled May 2000, Bourbon cask no.
200 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Cognac: Thomas Hine & Co., "Very Superior Old Liqueur Brandy", 1878, one bottle (losses to label);
Lot 87
Cognac: Thomas Hine & Co., "Very Superior Old Liqueur Brandy", 1878, one bottle (losses to label);
2,100 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Armagnac: Chateau de Cassaigne 1964 Vieil Armagnac Hors d'Age, one bottle, 42% vol., 70cl
Lot 88
Armagnac: Chateau de Cassaigne 1964 Vieil Armagnac Hors d'Age, one bottle, 42% vol., 70cl
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A group of Taylor's vintage port comprising: a bottle of 1983; a bottle of late bottled 1998 (
Lot 89
A group of Taylor's vintage port comprising: a bottle of 1983; a bottle of late bottled 1998 (
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A bottle of Fonseca's Finest 1977 Vintage Port, 75cl
Lot 90
A bottle of Fonseca's Finest 1977 Vintage Port, 75cl
95 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A bottle of Royal Oporto Quinto do Corval 1977 Vintage Port, boxed, 75cl; together with a bottle
Lot 91
A bottle of Royal Oporto Quinto do Corval 1977 Vintage Port, boxed, 75cl; together with a bottle
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A bottle of Dow's Silver Jubilee Vintage Port 1977, 75cl.
Lot 92
A bottle of Dow's Silver Jubilee Vintage Port 1977, 75cl.
55 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A magnum of Graham's Late Bottled Vintage Port 1991, cased, 150ml; together with a bottle of Warre's
Lot 93
A magnum of Graham's Late Bottled Vintage Port 1991, cased, 150ml; together with a bottle of Warre's
110 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Macallan 1979, Hart Brothers, aged 16 years, single malt whisky, 70cl, 43% volume; together with
Lot 94
Macallan 1979, Hart Brothers, aged 16 years, single malt whisky, 70cl, 43% volume; together with
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Taylor's 1975 Vintage Port, Taylor, Fladgate & Yeatman, 75cl; together with Dona Antonia Ferreira
Lot 95
Taylor's 1975 Vintage Port, Taylor, Fladgate & Yeatman, 75cl; together with Dona Antonia Ferreira
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A bottle of Hibiki Suntory 21 Year Old Whisky, in an Arita ceramic decanter, 2004 release,
Lot 96
A bottle of Hibiki Suntory 21 Year Old Whisky, in an Arita ceramic decanter, 2004 release,
2,200 GBP
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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A book of early 20th century autographs including: John Buchan, Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902-
Lot 97
A book of early 20th century autographs including: John Buchan, Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902-
650 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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Damien Hirst and Robert Sabbag, "Snowblind", pub. Rebel Inc., Edinburgh, 1998, no. 31/1000, 8vo,
Lot 98
Damien Hirst and Robert Sabbag, "Snowblind", pub. Rebel Inc., Edinburgh, 1998, no. 31/1000, 8vo,
650 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Auguste Brouet (French, 1872-1941), Place Vendome, etching with drypoint, framed. Plate 15.5cm by
Lot 99
Auguste Brouet (French, 1872-1941), Place Vendome, etching with drypoint, framed. Plate 15.5cm by
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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•June Redfern (Scottish, b. 1951), "Summer", etching with aquatint, signed and titled in pencil, ed.
Lot 100
•June Redfern (Scottish, b. 1951), "Summer", etching with aquatint, signed and titled in pencil, ed.
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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After Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778), The Sepulchre of the Curazi Brothers in Albano (Le
Lot 101
After Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778), The Sepulchre of the Curazi Brothers in Albano (Le
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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After Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778), The Temple of Venus and Roma (Le Vedute di Roma),
Lot 102
After Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778), The Temple of Venus and Roma (Le Vedute di Roma),
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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•Jake Harvey R.S.A. (Scottish, b. 1948) Hugh MacDiarmid Memorial, signed and dated (19)84, ed. 42/
Lot 103
•Jake Harvey R.S.A. (Scottish, b. 1948) Hugh MacDiarmid Memorial, signed and dated (19)84, ed. 42/
160 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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John Slezer, two engravings: The Ruins of the Castle of St. Andrews, "most humbly Inscrib'd to the
Lot 104
John Slezer, two engravings: The Ruins of the Castle of St. Andrews, "most humbly Inscrib'd to the
150 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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•John Mackechnie (Scottish, b. 1949), "Winter Gardens - Convolution", screenprint, signed and titled
Lot 105
•John Mackechnie (Scottish, b. 1949), "Winter Gardens - Convolution", screenprint, signed and titled
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Alfons Bytautas R.S.A. (Scottish, b. 1955), "Strayed Sheep" and "Lowland Sheep", two etchings,
Lot 106
Alfons Bytautas R.S.A. (Scottish, b. 1955), "Strayed Sheep" and "Lowland Sheep", two etchings,
100 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Grayson Perry: "Unpopular Culture", a limited edition (700) silk scarf, boxed. 86.5cm by 86.5cm;
Lot 107
Grayson Perry: "Unpopular Culture", a limited edition (700) silk scarf, boxed. 86.5cm by 86.5cm;
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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After John Nash (1893-1977), Window in Bucks, a colour reproduction on board, framed. 54cm by 45cm
Lot 108
After John Nash (1893-1977), Window in Bucks, a colour reproduction on board, framed. 54cm by 45cm
200 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Ordnance Survey of Lancashire: a bound elephant folio of twenty 6 inch scale maps, Ordnance
Lot 109
Ordnance Survey of Lancashire: a bound elephant folio of twenty 6 inch scale maps, Ordnance
120 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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David Langdon O.B.E., F.R.S.A. (British, 1914-2011), a set of five caricatures of High Court
Lot 110
David Langdon O.B.E., F.R.S.A. (British, 1914-2011), a set of five caricatures of High Court
50 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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After Harold Harvey (1874-1941), The Blue Door, Newlyn, collotype, with original T. & R. Annan &
Lot 111
After Harold Harvey (1874-1941), The Blue Door, Newlyn, collotype, with original T. & R. Annan &
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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•Josef Herman O.B.E., R.A. (British, 1911-2000), Nude, ink and wash on paper. 25.5cm by 20cm. ARR
Lot 112
•Josef Herman O.B.E., R.A. (British, 1911-2000), Nude, ink and wash on paper. 25.5cm by 20cm. ARR
240 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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•Giles Rencontre (Scottish, b. 1970), "Florentine Head", ink on paper, framed. 26.6cm by 23.5cm.
Lot 113
•Giles Rencontre (Scottish, b. 1970), "Florentine Head", ink on paper, framed. 26.6cm by 23.5cm.
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Erik Lindholm (Swedish, 1919-1985), Boulevard Brune, Paris, signed lower right and dated (19)48, oil
Lot 114
Erik Lindholm (Swedish, 1919-1985), Boulevard Brune, Paris, signed lower right and dated (19)48, oil
60 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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•John Murray Thomson R.S.A. (Scottish, 1885-1974), Leopards, conte crayon, Somerset & Wood
Lot 115
•John Murray Thomson R.S.A. (Scottish, 1885-1974), Leopards, conte crayon, Somerset & Wood
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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British School, mid-17th Century, Portrait of an Officer, believed to be General Sir David Leslie,
Lot 116
British School, mid-17th Century, Portrait of an Officer, believed to be General Sir David Leslie,
1,150 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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English School, c. 1800, Portrait of a Gentleman in Powdered Hair and Blue Coat, in a gilt-
Lot 117
English School, c. 1800, Portrait of a Gentleman in Powdered Hair and Blue Coat, in a gilt-
850 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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•Jake Harvey R.S.A. (Scottish, b. 1948) "Axe Head", signed and dated (19)93, chalk and charcoal,
Lot 118
•Jake Harvey R.S.A. (Scottish, b. 1948) "Axe Head", signed and dated (19)93, chalk and charcoal,
35 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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William Marshall Brown R.S.A., R.S.W. (Scottish, 1863-1936), "Swimmers at the Cove,
Lot 119
William Marshall Brown R.S.A., R.S.W. (Scottish, 1863-1936), "Swimmers at the Cove,
1,150 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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•Mark Gilbert (Scottish, Contemporary), Crouching Figure, monogrammed lower left, oil on canvas,
Lot 120
•Mark Gilbert (Scottish, Contemporary), Crouching Figure, monogrammed lower left, oil on canvas,
950 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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