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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, silver and jewellery

Auction dates
29 Apr 2023 11:00 BST
Viewing dates
27 Apr 2023 09:30 - 17:00 BST
28 Apr 2023 09:30 - 17:00 BST
29 Apr 2023 09:30 - 11:00 BST
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A pair of green resin table lamps, of waisted form, by Pooky Lighting, with green printed cotton
Lot 620
A pair of green resin table lamps, of waisted form, by Pooky Lighting, with green printed cotton
320 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A pair of Chinese silk needlework sleeve panels mounted as a tray, c. 1920, the panels worked in
Lot 621
A pair of Chinese silk needlework sleeve panels mounted as a tray, c. 1920, the panels worked in
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A near pair of Italian painted and gilt wooden trays, mid-20th century, oval with scalloped rims,
Lot 622
A near pair of Italian painted and gilt wooden trays, mid-20th century, oval with scalloped rims,
30 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A George III satinwood inlaid mahogany tray, circular, with "piecrust" rim and central inlaid
Lot 623
A George III satinwood inlaid mahogany tray, circular, with "piecrust" rim and central inlaid
35 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Japanese Wakizashi sword in a shirasaya scabbard, late 19th/20th century, with a 37cm steel blade,
Lot 624
A Japanese Wakizashi sword in a shirasaya scabbard, late 19th/20th century, with a 37cm steel blade,
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century agate desk seal, engraved with a bell and a monogram, of faceted tapering form,
Lot 625
A 19th century agate desk seal, engraved with a bell and a monogram, of faceted tapering form,
40 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A 19th century silvered bronze desk seal, model as the bust of a Bacchic child, his head crowned
Lot 626
A 19th century silvered bronze desk seal, model as the bust of a Bacchic child, his head crowned
65 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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Queen Victoria (1819-1901), an ink on paper signature, cut from a Home Office document sent to the
Lot 627
Queen Victoria (1819-1901), an ink on paper signature, cut from a Home Office document sent to the
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A French Second Empire Carabinier Trooper's brass and steel cuirass, of characteristic form, the
Lot 628
A French Second Empire Carabinier Trooper's brass and steel cuirass, of characteristic form, the
440 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A 19th century Black Forest tobacco jar, carved as a seated bear, the hinged head with inset glass
Lot 629
A 19th century Black Forest tobacco jar, carved as a seated bear, the hinged head with inset glass
260 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pair of red canvas shell carrying cases, each emblazoned with the Royal Coat of Arms, bound
Lot 630
A pair of red canvas shell carrying cases, each emblazoned with the Royal Coat of Arms, bound
260 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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H.R.H. Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902-42), an autographed portrait photograph after Dorothy
Lot 631
H.R.H. Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902-42), an autographed portrait photograph after Dorothy
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Cornish red serpentine model of a lighthouse, mounted on a rock. 15.5cm
Lot 632
A Cornish red serpentine model of a lighthouse, mounted on a rock. 15.5cm
50 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A French spelter figural lamp in the Art Nouveau taste, signed Moreau, modelled as a lady nestled
Lot 633
A French spelter figural lamp in the Art Nouveau taste, signed Moreau, modelled as a lady nestled
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A George III mahogany tea caddy, of two divisions, of plain oblong form with bracket feet. 14cm by
Lot 634
A George III mahogany tea caddy, of two divisions, of plain oblong form with bracket feet. 14cm by
35 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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After Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915), Victoria, a bronzed metal figural lamp, on a rouge marble
Lot 635
After Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915), Victoria, a bronzed metal figural lamp, on a rouge marble
100 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A pair of granite curling stones, with white metal collars and ebonised handles. Diameter c. 27cm
Lot 636
A pair of granite curling stones, with white metal collars and ebonised handles. Diameter c. 27cm
300 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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An early 20th Century optometrist's eye testing kit, the brown leather travelling case enclosing a
Lot 637
An early 20th Century optometrist's eye testing kit, the brown leather travelling case enclosing a
120 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A set of three patinated metal figural hanging lights, early 20th century, each modelled as a
Lot 638
A set of three patinated metal figural hanging lights, early 20th century, each modelled as a
280 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A set of six painted appliques of notable characters from Scots history, early 20th century,
Lot 639
A set of six painted appliques of notable characters from Scots history, early 20th century,
200 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A group of bronze objects of Pre Columbian inspiration comprising: a small crescent-form blade
Lot 640
A group of bronze objects of Pre Columbian inspiration comprising: a small crescent-form blade
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pair of George III Scottish silver salts, Cochrane & Austen, Edinburgh 1815, each with gilt
Lot 641
A pair of George III Scottish silver salts, Cochrane & Austen, Edinburgh 1815, each with gilt
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A George V silver epergne, Walker & Hall, Sheffield, 1919, the three trumpet vases with fluted
Lot 642
A George V silver epergne, Walker & Hall, Sheffield, 1919, the three trumpet vases with fluted
150 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Austrian silver and royal blue guilloche enamel case, with London import marks for 1928,
Lot 643
An Austrian silver and royal blue guilloche enamel case, with London import marks for 1928,
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Austrian silver and "aqua" guilloche enamel case, with London import marks for 1925, maker's mark
Lot 644
An Austrian silver and "aqua" guilloche enamel case, with London import marks for 1925, maker's mark
320 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A 9ct gold mounted tortoiseshell lady's cigarette case, Horton & Allday, Birmingham 1925, oblong,
Lot 645
A 9ct gold mounted tortoiseshell lady's cigarette case, Horton & Allday, Birmingham 1925, oblong,
90 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A set of three George III silver sauce ladles, George Smith (III) and William Fearn, London 1787 and
Lot 646
A set of three George III silver sauce ladles, George Smith (III) and William Fearn, London 1787 and
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A handsome silver-plated venison dish and cover, probably Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield, the
Lot 647
A handsome silver-plated venison dish and cover, probably Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield, the
340 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A 19th century electro-plated venison dish and (associated) cover, the dish by Elkington & Co., with
Lot 648
A 19th century electro-plated venison dish and (associated) cover, the dish by Elkington & Co., with
280 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A silver-plated circular surtout de table, c. 1900, Walker & Hall, Sheffield, the mirrored plateau
Lot 649
A silver-plated circular surtout de table, c. 1900, Walker & Hall, Sheffield, the mirrored plateau
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Military interest: a George V twin-handled silver trophy cup, Walker & Hall, Sheffield, 1914, with
Lot 650
Military interest: a George V twin-handled silver trophy cup, Walker & Hall, Sheffield, 1914, with
190 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A cased set of six Georg Jensen silver grapefruit spoons, c. 1930, Acron pattern, maker's mark
Lot 651
A cased set of six Georg Jensen silver grapefruit spoons, c. 1930, Acron pattern, maker's mark
170 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A silver cigarette box, Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1965, of plain oblong form, the cover with
Lot 652
A silver cigarette box, Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1965, of plain oblong form, the cover with
75 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A George V silver cigarette or cigar box, Chester 1913, of plain oblong form, the cover engraved
Lot 653
A George V silver cigarette or cigar box, Chester 1913, of plain oblong form, the cover engraved
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pair of Edwardian silver sweetmeat or bon bon dishes, George Edward & Sons, Sheffield 1903 and
Lot 654
A pair of Edwardian silver sweetmeat or bon bon dishes, George Edward & Sons, Sheffield 1903 and
150 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A George V silver bread basket, R. & W. Sorley, Glasgow 1931, oval, with reeded rim. Length 31cm, c.
Lot 655
A George V silver bread basket, R. & W. Sorley, Glasgow 1931, oval, with reeded rim. Length 31cm, c.
190 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A George V silver cream jug, Davidson, Henderson & Sorley, Birmingham 1914, of baluster form, with
Lot 656
A George V silver cream jug, Davidson, Henderson & Sorley, Birmingham 1914, of baluster form, with
50 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A George V silver-mounted cut-glass inkwell of capstan type, Samuel Jacob, London 1911, the domed
Lot 657
A George V silver-mounted cut-glass inkwell of capstan type, Samuel Jacob, London 1911, the domed
60 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A good George II silver caster base, William Shaw I, London 1731, of baluster form, cast with masks,
Lot 658
A good George II silver caster base, William Shaw I, London 1731, of baluster form, cast with masks,
500 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Danish silver caddy spoon, early 20th century, by Evald Nielsen, stamped marks including "No. 16",
Lot 659
A Danish silver caddy spoon, early 20th century, by Evald Nielsen, stamped marks including "No. 16",
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A George V silver tea tray, Alexander Clark & Co., Birmingham 1931, in the Georgian taste, circular,
Lot 660
A George V silver tea tray, Alexander Clark & Co., Birmingham 1931, in the Georgian taste, circular,
600 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A cased George VI silver condiment set, Davidson, Henderson & Sorley, Birmingham 1939, each piece of
Lot 661
A cased George VI silver condiment set, Davidson, Henderson & Sorley, Birmingham 1939, each piece of
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An assembled set of six silver-mounted cut-glass toddy jugs, four by S. Blanckensee & Son,
Lot 662
An assembled set of six silver-mounted cut-glass toddy jugs, four by S. Blanckensee & Son,
440 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A white metal tray, early 20th century, of rectangular form, with floral trellis rim, stamped
Lot 663
A white metal tray, early 20th century, of rectangular form, with floral trellis rim, stamped
160 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A set of four George V silver toast racks, Sir John Bennett Ltd., London, 1933, of four faceted
Lot 664
A set of four George V silver toast racks, Sir John Bennett Ltd., London, 1933, of four faceted
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Two pairs of George V silver toast racks, Birmingham 1925 and 1933, each of four divisions. (4)
Lot 665
Two pairs of George V silver toast racks, Birmingham 1925 and 1933, each of four divisions. (4)
85 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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An early 20th century silver pill box, George Bedingham, London import marks for 1904, of shaped
Lot 666
An early 20th century silver pill box, George Bedingham, London import marks for 1904, of shaped
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A South-East Asian sterling silver three piece tea service, mid-20th century, each piece of oval
Lot 667
A South-East Asian sterling silver three piece tea service, mid-20th century, each piece of oval
550 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A cased set of six George V silver and enamel coffee spoons, Barker Brothers, Birmingham 1930, the
Lot 668
A cased set of six George V silver and enamel coffee spoons, Barker Brothers, Birmingham 1930, the
70 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A large Victorian silver heart-form trinket box, Samuel Walton Smith, Birmingham 1889, the hinged
Lot 669
A large Victorian silver heart-form trinket box, Samuel Walton Smith, Birmingham 1889, the hinged
150 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A George IV Scottish silver soup ladle, Marshall & Sons and Colin Richardson, Edinburgh 1821, fiddle
Lot 670
A George IV Scottish silver soup ladle, Marshall & Sons and Colin Richardson, Edinburgh 1821, fiddle
130 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A pair of silver candlesticks in the George II style, James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1897, each
Lot 671
A pair of silver candlesticks in the George II style, James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1897, each
380 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Graham Leishman Stewart (Scottish, 1955-2020), a pair of silver salt and pepper shakers, Edinburgh
Lot 672
Graham Leishman Stewart (Scottish, 1955-2020), a pair of silver salt and pepper shakers, Edinburgh
190 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A George III silver basting spoon, Christopher Dinsdale I, Newcastle 1798, Old English pattern;
Lot 673
A George III silver basting spoon, Christopher Dinsdale I, Newcastle 1798, Old English pattern;
140 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A late 18th/early 19th century Scandinavian parcel-gilt Hovedvansaeg, of characteristic heart
Lot 674
A late 18th/early 19th century Scandinavian parcel-gilt Hovedvansaeg, of characteristic heart
240 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A George III silver vinaigrette, John Shaw, Birmingham 1813, of rectangular form, with punched
Lot 675
A George III silver vinaigrette, John Shaw, Birmingham 1813, of rectangular form, with punched
95 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A George VI silver three piece coffee service, Cooper Brothers & Sons, Sheffield 1941, in the Art
Lot 676
A George VI silver three piece coffee service, Cooper Brothers & Sons, Sheffield 1941, in the Art
480 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A George V Scottish silver tray, Brook & Son, Edinburgh 1931, circular, the rim in relief with a
Lot 677
A George V Scottish silver tray, Brook & Son, Edinburgh 1931, circular, the rim in relief with a
480 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A George V cased silver porringer and spoon, Richard Edgar Stone, London 1934, the bowl with
Lot 678
A George V cased silver porringer and spoon, Richard Edgar Stone, London 1934, the bowl with
340 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A set of George VI silver dinner and dessert forks, Mappin & Webb, Sheffield, 1946, in the Pembury
Lot 679
A set of George VI silver dinner and dessert forks, Mappin & Webb, Sheffield, 1946, in the Pembury
400 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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