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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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There are 288 lots within this auction
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A Norwegian "Dragestil" silver salt, Henrik Moller, Trondheim, early 20th century, modelled as a
Lot 680
A Norwegian "Dragestil" silver salt, Henrik Moller, Trondheim, early 20th century, modelled as a
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A George V three piece silver tea service, Fenton Russell & Co., Sheffield 1929, each piece of
Lot 681
A George V three piece silver tea service, Fenton Russell & Co., Sheffield 1929, each piece of
460 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A limited edition Scottish silver quaich and cover, Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh 1999 and further
Lot 682
A limited edition Scottish silver quaich and cover, Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh 1999 and further
600 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A 19th century and later assembled silver flatware service, Fiddle and Shell pattern, comprising:
Lot 683
A 19th century and later assembled silver flatware service, Fiddle and Shell pattern, comprising:
850 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A cased set of four George V silver salts, Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater, London 1912, in 18th
Lot 684
A cased set of four George V silver salts, Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater, London 1912, in 18th
140 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A near complete George V silver flatware service, twelve place settings, Harrods Ltd (R.W.
Lot 685
A near complete George V silver flatware service, twelve place settings, Harrods Ltd (R.W.
1,200 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A 19th century yellow metal mounted shell cameo brooch, the oval cameo depicting a lady in 16th
Lot 686
A 19th century yellow metal mounted shell cameo brooch, the oval cameo depicting a lady in 16th
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A group of shell and other cameos comprising: an oval white cameo mounted in yellow metal (unmarked)
Lot 687
A group of shell and other cameos comprising: an oval white cameo mounted in yellow metal (unmarked)
50 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A large 9ct gold shell cameo brooch, oval, carved as a girl with a lamb, the gold mount also with
Lot 688
A large 9ct gold shell cameo brooch, oval, carved as a girl with a lamb, the gold mount also with
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A 19th century carved agate cameo brooch, the central oval cameo carved with a Classical female
Lot 689
A 19th century carved agate cameo brooch, the central oval cameo carved with a Classical female
90 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A 19th century shell cameo brooch, oval, carved with an image of a young Diana, a crescent moon in
Lot 690
A 19th century shell cameo brooch, oval, carved with an image of a young Diana, a crescent moon in
30 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An unusual 19th century carved tiger's eye cameo brooch, oval, relief-carved with a portrait bust of
Lot 691
An unusual 19th century carved tiger's eye cameo brooch, oval, relief-carved with a portrait bust of
150 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A large 19th century shell cameo brooch, oval, carved with a Bacchanalian female bust, her hair
Lot 692
A large 19th century shell cameo brooch, oval, carved with a Bacchanalian female bust, her hair
300 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A pair of 9ct gold novelty cufflinks, each modelled as a map of Australia, engraved with the
Lot 693
A pair of 9ct gold novelty cufflinks, each modelled as a map of Australia, engraved with the
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Edwardian yellow metal brooch set with seed pearls, modelled as twinned horseshoes, unmarked;
Lot 694
An Edwardian yellow metal brooch set with seed pearls, modelled as twinned horseshoes, unmarked;
190 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A single strand graduated "butterscotch" amber bead necklace, the tubular beads with small oval
Lot 695
A single strand graduated "butterscotch" amber bead necklace, the tubular beads with small oval
600 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
An Art Nouveau silver belt buckle, Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1905, modelled with whiplash
Lot 696
An Art Nouveau silver belt buckle, Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1905, modelled with whiplash
80 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A group of three late 19th century brooches comprising: a 15ct gold example centred by an oval-cut
Lot 697
A group of three late 19th century brooches comprising: a 15ct gold example centred by an oval-cut
240 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A large 9ct white gold and cultured pearl bar brooch, c. 1920, set with seven graduated pearls
Lot 698
A large 9ct white gold and cultured pearl bar brooch, c. 1920, set with seven graduated pearls
150 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A late 19th century gold (unmarked) locket, oval, opening to twin glazed compartments, engraved to
Lot 699
A late 19th century gold (unmarked) locket, oval, opening to twin glazed compartments, engraved to
500 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A late Victorian three stone diamond and seed pearl ring, the three graduated round old brilliant-
Lot 700
A late Victorian three stone diamond and seed pearl ring, the three graduated round old brilliant-
240 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A late Victorian three stone sapphire and seed pearl ring, the three round-cut graduated sapphires
Lot 701
A late Victorian three stone sapphire and seed pearl ring, the three round-cut graduated sapphires
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
An Edwardian three stone ruby and diamond ring, the cushion-cut ruby between a pair of brilliant-cut
Lot 702
An Edwardian three stone ruby and diamond ring, the cushion-cut ruby between a pair of brilliant-cut
800 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Lot 703
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0 GBP
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A late Victorian three-stone amethyst bar brooch, the central cushion-cut amethyst claw-set
Lot 704
A late Victorian three-stone amethyst bar brooch, the central cushion-cut amethyst claw-set
190 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A 14ct gold signet ring, the oval plaque engraved with a crest on a tapering band. Ring size M (
Lot 705
A 14ct gold signet ring, the oval plaque engraved with a crest on a tapering band. Ring size M (
600 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A single stone star sapphire ring, the oval cabochon stone (worn) set on a tapering band with
Lot 706
A single stone star sapphire ring, the oval cabochon stone (worn) set on a tapering band with
380 GBP
180 - 250 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A 19th century shell cameo brooch, the oval plaque carved to depict Aurora being drawn in her
Lot 707
A 19th century shell cameo brooch, the oval plaque carved to depict Aurora being drawn in her
750 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A 9ct gold curblink Albert watch chain, with lobster clasps. Length overall 41cm, 33 grams.
Lot 708
A 9ct gold curblink Albert watch chain, with lobster clasps. Length overall 41cm, 33 grams.
480 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A cased set of seven George V full sovereigns: 1912, 1914 (2), 1918 (2), 1925 and 1930, each in a
Lot 709
A cased set of seven George V full sovereigns: 1912, 1914 (2), 1918 (2), 1925 and 1930, each in a
2,300 GBP
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A William IV needlework sampler by Hellen (sic) Murray, worked with coloured threads on a linen
Lot 710
A William IV needlework sampler by Hellen (sic) Murray, worked with coloured threads on a linen
3,000 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A needlework sampler, second quarter of the 19th century, by Mary Murray, worked with coloured
Lot 711
A needlework sampler, second quarter of the 19th century, by Mary Murray, worked with coloured
3,200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A late 18th century needlework sampler, Janet Watt, aged 14, worked with a fountain, birds, animals,
Lot 712
A late 18th century needlework sampler, Janet Watt, aged 14, worked with a fountain, birds, animals,
160 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A hand knotted Turkoman bag face rug, characteristically decorated with guls. 135cm x 86cm.
Lot 713
A hand knotted Turkoman bag face rug, characteristically decorated with guls. 135cm x 86cm.
2,000 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A hand knotted Afghan Bokhara type rug, in a traditional palette, decorated with two rows of guls
Lot 714
A hand knotted Afghan Bokhara type rug, in a traditional palette, decorated with two rows of guls
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A hand knotted Persian Heriz rug, early 20th century, the deep blue abrashed field decorated
Lot 715
A hand knotted Persian Heriz rug, early 20th century, the deep blue abrashed field decorated
150 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A hand knotted Caucasian Kazak rug, early 20th century, the blue field decorated with three
Lot 716
A hand knotted Caucasian Kazak rug, early 20th century, the blue field decorated with three
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A hand knotted Caucasian rug, the ivory field with geometric pole medallion within a guarded border.
Lot 717
A hand knotted Caucasian rug, the ivory field with geometric pole medallion within a guarded border.
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A large Ziegler type rug, hand knotted, the ivory field decorated with interlaced foliate and
Lot 718
A large Ziegler type rug, hand knotted, the ivory field decorated with interlaced foliate and
500 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A hand knotted Caucasian rug, of all over geometric design with multiple guard stripes to border
Lot 719
A hand knotted Caucasian rug, of all over geometric design with multiple guard stripes to border
0 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A William IV mahogany Scottish longcase clock, circa 1830-39, the crenellated pediment over hood
Lot 720
A William IV mahogany Scottish longcase clock, circa 1830-39, the crenellated pediment over hood
130 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A Longines Conquest automatic bracelet watch, the circular ivory dial signed "Longines Automatic
Lot 721
A Longines Conquest automatic bracelet watch, the circular ivory dial signed "Longines Automatic
60 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An impressive Victorian bronze mounted black marble mantle clock of architectural form, the case
Lot 722
An impressive Victorian bronze mounted black marble mantle clock of architectural form, the case
150 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A double sided GPO fusee wall clock, mid 20th century, the mahogany case of octagonal outline having
Lot 723
A double sided GPO fusee wall clock, mid 20th century, the mahogany case of octagonal outline having
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Emanuel Whitmarsh, an English violin, c. 1900, with two piece back and bearing a paper label "
Lot 724
Emanuel Whitmarsh, an English violin, c. 1900, with two piece back and bearing a paper label "
1,350 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
An 18ct gold and engine-turned enamel fob watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and
Lot 725
An 18ct gold and engine-turned enamel fob watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and
500 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A 14ct gold lady's open face fob watch, c. 1900, the gilt dial with Roman numerals, keyless wind
Lot 726
A 14ct gold lady's open face fob watch, c. 1900, the gilt dial with Roman numerals, keyless wind
100 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A set of Northumbrian small pipes, possibly by Colin Ross, with seven key blackwood chanter and four
Lot 727
A set of Northumbrian small pipes, possibly by Colin Ross, with seven key blackwood chanter and four
1,050 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A Georgian mahogany tilt top table, mid 18th century, the circular top tilting on a bird cage, above
Lot 728
A Georgian mahogany tilt top table, mid 18th century, the circular top tilting on a bird cage, above
75 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A lacquered quartetto nest of tables of Oriental inspiration, circa 1920-30, each decorated in
Lot 729
A lacquered quartetto nest of tables of Oriental inspiration, circa 1920-30, each decorated in
35 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A large mid-Victorian mahogany needlework fire screen, the rectangular panel worked in polychrome
Lot 730
A large mid-Victorian mahogany needlework fire screen, the rectangular panel worked in polychrome
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pair of Victorian mahogany stools, the seats of cylindrical outline covered in the original
Lot 731
A pair of Victorian mahogany stools, the seats of cylindrical outline covered in the original
420 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A late 18th/ early 19th century oak three panel coffer, the top opening to a plain interior fitted
Lot 732
A late 18th/ early 19th century oak three panel coffer, the top opening to a plain interior fitted
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
An Edwardian mahogany jardiniere stand in the Regency taste, the spun brass liner enclosed by
Lot 733
An Edwardian mahogany jardiniere stand in the Regency taste, the spun brass liner enclosed by
260 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A profusely carved German oak hall settle, late 19th century, the back carved with a frieze
Lot 734
A profusely carved German oak hall settle, late 19th century, the back carved with a frieze
1,100 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A 19th century Zanzibar hardwood casket, the case embellished with floral engraved and pierced
Lot 735
A 19th century Zanzibar hardwood casket, the case embellished with floral engraved and pierced
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A set of three Victorian mahogany side chairs, circa 1840, the crest rail carved with scrolling
Lot 736
A set of three Victorian mahogany side chairs, circa 1840, the crest rail carved with scrolling
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A late 18th century oak gateleg table, the oval hinged top over tapering columnar legs with blocks
Lot 737
A late 18th century oak gateleg table, the oval hinged top over tapering columnar legs with blocks
35 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A well figured Victorian walnut bedside cabinet, the 3/4 galleried top over single arch panelled
Lot 738
A well figured Victorian walnut bedside cabinet, the 3/4 galleried top over single arch panelled
240 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Regency mahogany library table, in the manner of Gillows, the (associated) rectangular top
Lot 739
A Regency mahogany library table, in the manner of Gillows, the (associated) rectangular top
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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