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

Specialist Antiques & Interiors auction

Antiques, mid century modern furniture and decorative objects, collectables and vintage

Auction dates
01 Oct 2022 11:00 BST
Viewing dates
29 Sep 2022 09:30 - 17:00 BST
30 Sep 2022 09:30 - 17:00 BST
01 Oct 2022 09:30 - 11:00 BST
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A Chinese ancestor portrait, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, depicting the wife of a Civil Official of
Lot 500
A Chinese ancestor portrait, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, depicting the wife of a Civil Official of
650 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain group of a laughing Buddha with five children, the unglazed base
Lot 501
A Chinese famille rose porcelain group of a laughing Buddha with five children, the unglazed base
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Chinese cinnabar lacquer box and cover, of rectangular form, the slightly domed cover carved in
Lot 502
A Chinese cinnabar lacquer box and cover, of rectangular form, the slightly domed cover carved in
75 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A well-modelled Chinese pottery Buddhistic lion in a Sancai glaze, 20th century, with open mouth and
Lot 503
A well-modelled Chinese pottery Buddhistic lion in a Sancai glaze, 20th century, with open mouth and
30 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Japanese mixed metal and bronze twin-handled vase, Meiji period, c. 1900, of baluster form, with
Lot 504
A Japanese mixed metal and bronze twin-handled vase, Meiji period, c. 1900, of baluster form, with
180 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A pair of 19th century Canton famille rose vases and covers, of baluster shape, each decorated
Lot 505
A pair of 19th century Canton famille rose vases and covers, of baluster shape, each decorated
380 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two Chinese porcelain vases of cylindrical form: the first, Wucai, of
Lot 506
Two Chinese porcelain vases of cylindrical form: the first, Wucai, of "Gu" form, the top section
700 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese Yixing red stoneware teapot modelled as a pumpkin with leaves in relief and with carved
Lot 507
A Chinese Yixing red stoneware teapot modelled as a pumpkin with leaves in relief and with carved
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese famille rose teapot, the ribbed ovoid body painted with figures in pavilions and boats
Lot 508
A Chinese famille rose teapot, the ribbed ovoid body painted with figures in pavilions and boats
550 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of Chinese porcelain models of cranes, probably early 20th century, in Export style, each
Lot 509
A pair of Chinese porcelain models of cranes, probably early 20th century, in Export style, each
700 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Chinese cinnabar lacquer box, 19th century, of cylindrical form, the lift-off cover and box
Lot 510
A Chinese cinnabar lacquer box, 19th century, of cylindrical form, the lift-off cover and box
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A pair of Canton famille rose Wu Shuang Pu porcelain vases, of baluster form, with characteristic
Lot 511
A pair of Canton famille rose Wu Shuang Pu porcelain vases, of baluster form, with characteristic
1,250 GBP
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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A group of Chinese Yixing teapots comprising: a ribbed example, the cover with mouse or rat
Lot 512
A group of Chinese Yixing teapots comprising: a ribbed example, the cover with mouse or rat
30 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese carved celadon jade pendant, modelled with chilong, with brown inclusions. Length 6cm
Lot 513
A Chinese carved celadon jade pendant, modelled with chilong, with brown inclusions. Length 6cm
50 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese Export Sacred Bird and Butterfly pattern iron red / orange punch bowl, 19th century,
Lot 514
A Chinese Export Sacred Bird and Butterfly pattern iron red / orange punch bowl, 19th century,
300 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A Persian papier mache snuff box, 19th century, of oblong form, the cover decorated with a
Lot 515
A Persian papier mache snuff box, 19th century, of oblong form, the cover decorated with a
35 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Chinese silk needlework panel, 19th century, worked in coloured and gilt threads with flowers,
Lot 516
A Chinese silk needlework panel, 19th century, worked in coloured and gilt threads with flowers,
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Indian School, 18th/19th Century, Vishnu and the Churning of the Ocean of Milk, gouache heightened
Lot 517
Indian School, 18th/19th Century, Vishnu and the Churning of the Ocean of Milk, gouache heightened
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese cloisonne enamel plate, c. 1900, decorated with birds perched on a flowering bough
Lot 518
A Japanese cloisonne enamel plate, c. 1900, decorated with birds perched on a flowering bough
80 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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Three Chinese patinated bronze and enamel vessels in the Archaic style, comprising: a baluster
Lot 519
Three Chinese patinated bronze and enamel vessels in the Archaic style, comprising: a baluster
95 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Chinese Export porcelain tankard, c. 1800, of cylindrical form, painted with a famille rose
Lot 520
A Chinese Export porcelain tankard, c. 1800, of cylindrical form, painted with a famille rose
55 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain pen box and cover, c. 1900, of rectangular form, the lift-off cover
Lot 521
A Chinese famille rose porcelain pen box and cover, c. 1900, of rectangular form, the lift-off cover
400 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese Export famille rose tankard, late 18th/early 19th century, painted with figures in a
Lot 522
A Chinese Export famille rose tankard, late 18th/early 19th century, painted with figures in a
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Chinese bronze censer, of squat baluster form, cast with lion mask handles and with seal mark of
Lot 523
A Chinese bronze censer, of squat baluster form, cast with lion mask handles and with seal mark of
650 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A pair of Chinese pottery models of Buddhistic lions, in a Sancai glaze. Height 21cm
Lot 524
A pair of Chinese pottery models of Buddhistic lions, in a Sancai glaze. Height 21cm
40 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese porcelain jar and cover, painted with a pair of fan-shaped cartouches, enamel painted in a
Lot 525
A Chinese porcelain jar and cover, painted with a pair of fan-shaped cartouches, enamel painted in a
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19th century Canton famille rose platter, of shaped oval form, painted with alternating figural
Lot 526
A 19th century Canton famille rose platter, of shaped oval form, painted with alternating figural
60 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A Chinese famille verte model of a Buddhistic lion, modelled seated on a plinth with Chinese
Lot 527
A Chinese famille verte model of a Buddhistic lion, modelled seated on a plinth with Chinese
30 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Chinese jadeite carving of a female Immortal standing beside a crane, a flowering bough in her
Lot 528
A Chinese jadeite carving of a female Immortal standing beside a crane, a flowering bough in her
440 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Chinese famille verte porcelain jar, painted with a scholar and other figures in a garden setting,
Lot 529
A Chinese famille verte porcelain jar, painted with a scholar and other figures in a garden setting,
260 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pair of large Satsuma pottery vases, late 19th century, of baluster form, with everted frilly rim,
Lot 530
A pair of large Satsuma pottery vases, late 19th century, of baluster form, with everted frilly rim,
40 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Three Chinese Provincial green-glazed pottery jars, each of hexagonal form, the largest with moulded
Lot 531
Three Chinese Provincial green-glazed pottery jars, each of hexagonal form, the largest with moulded
85 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain jar and cover, of baluster form, painted with mothers and
Lot 532
A Chinese famille rose porcelain jar and cover, of baluster form, painted with mothers and
0 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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An Indo-Persian fritware baluster jar, with five loop handles, painted with figural panels; together
Lot 533
An Indo-Persian fritware baluster jar, with five loop handles, painted with figural panels; together
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Three Chinese porcelain famille rose tea caddies, late 18th century, one of shaped ovoid form
Lot 534
Three Chinese porcelain famille rose tea caddies, late 18th century, one of shaped ovoid form
190 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain sparrow-beak jug and cover, late 18th century, the domed cover with
Lot 535
A Chinese famille rose porcelain sparrow-beak jug and cover, late 18th century, the domed cover with
150 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Chinese soapstone seal, oval, carved in relief with a dragon, and bearing an inscription to one
Lot 536
A Chinese soapstone seal, oval, carved in relief with a dragon, and bearing an inscription to one
30 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese cloisonne enamel jar and cover, Meiji period, of shaped spherical form, the domed cover
Lot 537
A Japanese cloisonne enamel jar and cover, Meiji period, of shaped spherical form, the domed cover
30 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Chinese porcelain jar and cover, of compressed baluster form, decorated with scrolling flowers and
Lot 538
A Chinese porcelain jar and cover, of compressed baluster form, decorated with scrolling flowers and
170 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Chinese porcelain plate decorated in an Imari palette with a deer beside a pine tree, with a crane
Lot 539
A Chinese porcelain plate decorated in an Imari palette with a deer beside a pine tree, with a crane
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Three Chinese porcelain bottle vases: the first painted with flowers and water lilies against a
Lot 540
Three Chinese porcelain bottle vases: the first painted with flowers and water lilies against a
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 19th century parcel-gilt bronze novelty inkstand, modelled with a boy feeding a dog emerging
Lot 541
A 19th century parcel-gilt bronze novelty inkstand, modelled with a boy feeding a dog emerging
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A large late 19th century pietra dura mounted engraved and cast brass multiple photograph frame,
Lot 542
A large late 19th century pietra dura mounted engraved and cast brass multiple photograph frame,
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Scotland v. England International football cap for 1928, in dark blue velvet with embroidered
Lot 543
A Scotland v. England International football cap for 1928, in dark blue velvet with embroidered "SvE
200 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A collection of ceramic and stone realistically modelled fruit and vegetables, some stamped with (
Lot 544
A collection of ceramic and stone realistically modelled fruit and vegetables, some stamped with (
110 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A complete set of forty-nine specimen hardstone eggs, early 20th century, numbered in a cardboard
Lot 545
A complete set of forty-nine specimen hardstone eggs, early 20th century, numbered in a cardboard
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-metal mounted alabaster cassolettes, each ovoid urn with reversible
Lot 546
A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-metal mounted alabaster cassolettes, each ovoid urn with reversible
140 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A patinated bronze desk standish, early 20th century, possibly German, of shaped oval form, with
Lot 547
A patinated bronze desk standish, early 20th century, possibly German, of shaped oval form, with
45 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A miniature cast iron bench after a Coalbrookdale design, with slatted wooden seat. 27.5cm by 41cm
Lot 548
A miniature cast iron bench after a Coalbrookdale design, with slatted wooden seat. 27.5cm by 41cm
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Folk Art: a painted wooden decoy duck, with red-tipped wings. Length 30.5cm
Lot 549
Folk Art: a painted wooden decoy duck, with red-tipped wings. Length 30.5cm
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Folk Art: an early 20th century painted wooden decoy duck, with painted initials and lead weight
Lot 550
Folk Art: an early 20th century painted wooden decoy duck, with painted initials and lead weight
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pair of granite curling stones, each with wooden-inset handle (wood distressed). Diameter 27cm
Lot 551
A pair of granite curling stones, each with wooden-inset handle (wood distressed). Diameter 27cm
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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In the manner of W.A.S. Benson, an Arts & Crafts brass counterweight candlestick, the spherical
Lot 552
In the manner of W.A.S. Benson, an Arts & Crafts brass counterweight candlestick, the spherical
65 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A painted armorial panel: the Royal Coat of Arms of Scotland, with the Garter motto, polychrome on a
Lot 553
A painted armorial panel: the Royal Coat of Arms of Scotland, with the Garter motto, polychrome on a
550 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A group of late 19th/early 20th century red Cornish serpentine desk ornaments comprising: a book-
Lot 554
A group of late 19th/early 20th century red Cornish serpentine desk ornaments comprising: a book-
110 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A group of late 19th/early 20th century serpentine desk ornaments comprising: a candlestick, the
Lot 555
A group of late 19th/early 20th century serpentine desk ornaments comprising: a candlestick, the
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A white-metal mounted banded agate paperweight, c. 1900, in the form of a desk blotter; a carved
Lot 556
A white-metal mounted banded agate paperweight, c. 1900, in the form of a desk blotter; a carved
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A late 19th century specimen hardstone desk stand, of circular form, inlaid with a ropetwist pattern
Lot 557
A late 19th century specimen hardstone desk stand, of circular form, inlaid with a ropetwist pattern
60 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A gilt-bronze rosewater sprinkler, in the Kutch (Indian) style, possibly Elkington & Co., the
Lot 558
A gilt-bronze rosewater sprinkler, in the Kutch (Indian) style, possibly Elkington & Co., the
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A large vintage display bottle of VAT 69 Scotch Whisky, Wm. Sanderson, Leith, with wax seal and
Lot 559
A large vintage display bottle of VAT 69 Scotch Whisky, Wm. Sanderson, Leith, with wax seal and
35 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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