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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
08 Jul 2023 11:00 BST
Viewing dates
06 Jul 2023 09:30 - 17:00 BST
07 Jul 2023 09:30 - 17:00 BST
08 Jul 2023 09:30 - 11:00 BST
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A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh, first edition, illustrations by E.H. Shepard, map endpapers, original
Lot 620
A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh, first edition, illustrations by E.H. Shepard, map endpapers, original
0 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A.A. Milne, Now We Are Six, first edition, illustrations by E.H. Shepard, pictorial endpapers,
Lot 621
A.A. Milne, Now We Are Six, first edition, illustrations by E.H. Shepard, pictorial endpapers,
0 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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An Edward VII Coronation "Gold Staff" staff officer's baton, in red with gilt tips, dated 1902.
Lot 622
An Edward VII Coronation "Gold Staff" staff officer's baton, in red with gilt tips, dated 1902.
260 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An Edwardian glazed oak stationery cabinet, with hinged caddy top and glazed fall front opening to
Lot 623
An Edwardian glazed oak stationery cabinet, with hinged caddy top and glazed fall front opening to
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 1960's American novelty musical cigarette dispenser in the Rococo taste, cast metal and brass
Lot 624
A 1960's American novelty musical cigarette dispenser in the Rococo taste, cast metal and brass
80 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A group of eight 19th century seals and fobs, each mounted in unmarked yellow metal including
Lot 625
A group of eight 19th century seals and fobs, each mounted in unmarked yellow metal including
190 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A fragment of Egyptian wall decoration, polychrome painted with the figure of a Goddess amongst
Lot 626
A fragment of Egyptian wall decoration, polychrome painted with the figure of a Goddess amongst
240 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A group of 19th century tortoiseshell objects comprising: a white-metal mounted box, of oval form,
Lot 627
A group of 19th century tortoiseshell objects comprising: a white-metal mounted box, of oval form,
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An early 19th century inlaid mahogany jewellery box, of sarcophagus form, with chequered band inlay,
Lot 628
An early 19th century inlaid mahogany jewellery box, of sarcophagus form, with chequered band inlay,
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Two carved wooden fertility figures, probably Yombe, Congo, together with a carved figure of a
Lot 629
Two carved wooden fertility figures, probably Yombe, Congo, together with a carved figure of a
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Maori Taiaha staff, New Zealand, of characteristic form, with carved decoration to the stylised
Lot 630
A Maori Taiaha staff, New Zealand, of characteristic form, with carved decoration to the stylised
550 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A Chokwe, Angola, carved wooden staff, with crouching figural terminal over a shaft carved in relief
Lot 631
A Chokwe, Angola, carved wooden staff, with crouching figural terminal over a shaft carved in relief
0 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A carved wooden standing figure, Papua New Guinea, with cowrie shell eyes, elaborate headdress and
Lot 632
A carved wooden standing figure, Papua New Guinea, with cowrie shell eyes, elaborate headdress and
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A painted wooden wall mask, Papua New Guinea, with cowrie shell eyes. Height 41cm
Lot 633
A painted wooden wall mask, Papua New Guinea, with cowrie shell eyes. Height 41cm
0 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An Australian Aborigine Wommera (Spear Thrower), of slender form, the flat front carved with
Lot 634
An Australian Aborigine Wommera (Spear Thrower), of slender form, the flat front carved with
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Australian Aborigine hooked boomerang, with painted decoration, bands of black, white and red
Lot 635
An Australian Aborigine hooked boomerang, with painted decoration, bands of black, white and red
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A substantial knotted wooden club, of tapering cylindrical form. Length 88cm
Lot 636
A substantial knotted wooden club, of tapering cylindrical form. Length 88cm
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A long African dagger, the steel blade with metal-mounted horn grip, in a leather sheath. Length
Lot 637
A long African dagger, the steel blade with metal-mounted horn grip, in a leather sheath. Length
30 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A southern African carved wooden mask, possibly Chokwe, Angola, with almond eyes, parted mouth and
Lot 638
A southern African carved wooden mask, possibly Chokwe, Angola, with almond eyes, parted mouth and
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An unusual table lamp formed from African carved wooden mortars. Height 75cm
Lot 639
An unusual table lamp formed from African carved wooden mortars. Height 75cm
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A patinated bronze figural table lamp in the Art Nouveau taste, modelled as a girl in flowing
Lot 640
A patinated bronze figural table lamp in the Art Nouveau taste, modelled as a girl in flowing
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, 1949, one bottle (75cl). Note: capsule cut some years ago to
Lot 641
Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, 1949, one bottle (75cl). Note: capsule cut some years ago to
320 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, 1962, one bottle (75cl).
Lot 642
Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, 1962, one bottle (75cl).
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Chateau Latour Premier Cru, Pauillac, 1964, one bottle (75cl).
Lot 643
Chateau Latour Premier Cru, Pauillac, 1964, one bottle (75cl).
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A George III needlework sampler, by Phoebe Beard, dated 1804, worked to the centre with a verse
Lot 644
A George III needlework sampler, by Phoebe Beard, dated 1804, worked to the centre with a verse
5,500 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A rare Nathaniel Mills "Castle Top" silver card case, Birmingham 1846, with a relief perspective
Lot 645
A rare Nathaniel Mills "Castle Top" silver card case, Birmingham 1846, with a relief perspective
1,000 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A cased set of six Edwardian silver buttons, Nathan & Hayes, Chester, 1901, in the Art Nouveau
Lot 646
A cased set of six Edwardian silver buttons, Nathan & Hayes, Chester, 1901, in the Art Nouveau
130 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A George V silver condiment set, Deakin & Francis, Birmingman 1932-34 (three date marks), in the Art
Lot 647
A George V silver condiment set, Deakin & Francis, Birmingman 1932-34 (three date marks), in the Art
130 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A George V silver salver, Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1932, in the Art Deco taste, square, with cut-
Lot 648
A George V silver salver, Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1932, in the Art Deco taste, square, with cut-
340 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A group of Georg Jensen 1930's sterling silver flatware in the Pyramid pattern, designed by Harald
Lot 649
A group of Georg Jensen 1930's sterling silver flatware in the Pyramid pattern, designed by Harald
150 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A George V cased silver condiment set, Josiah Williams & Co., London 1917, comprising four salts,
Lot 650
A George V cased silver condiment set, Josiah Williams & Co., London 1917, comprising four salts,
180 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A late Victorian silver desk standish, Charles Stuart Harris, London 1891 (marks on stand
Lot 651
A late Victorian silver desk standish, Charles Stuart Harris, London 1891 (marks on stand
160 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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An Edwardian silver-plated Corinthian columnar table lamp (converted from an oil lamp), on a
Lot 652
An Edwardian silver-plated Corinthian columnar table lamp (converted from an oil lamp), on a
30 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A late Victorian assembled five piece silver tea service, the teapot, coffee pot, cream and sugar
Lot 653
A late Victorian assembled five piece silver tea service, the teapot, coffee pot, cream and sugar
850 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A George V silver five piece tea and coffee service, maker C.E., London 1928, each piece of baluster
Lot 654
A George V silver five piece tea and coffee service, maker C.E., London 1928, each piece of baluster
1,100 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Victorian cased silver condiment set, James Deakin & Sons, Chester 1895 and 1897, comprising a
Lot 655
A Victorian cased silver condiment set, James Deakin & Sons, Chester 1895 and 1897, comprising a
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A George III Irish silver sauce boat, Matthew West, Dublin, 1787, of oval bellied form, with leaf-
Lot 656
A George III Irish silver sauce boat, Matthew West, Dublin, 1787, of oval bellied form, with leaf-
180 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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An early Victorian silver desk standish, Robb & Whittet, Edinburgh 1838, the stand of rectangular
Lot 657
An early Victorian silver desk standish, Robb & Whittet, Edinburgh 1838, the stand of rectangular
170 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A pair of early George III silver cauldron salts, David and Robert Hennell, London 1768, of oval
Lot 658
A pair of early George III silver cauldron salts, David and Robert Hennell, London 1768, of oval
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A handsome pair of late Victorian silver sweetmeat baskets, Charles Stuart Harris, London 1894,
Lot 659
A handsome pair of late Victorian silver sweetmeat baskets, Charles Stuart Harris, London 1894,
260 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A George III silver candle snuffer tray, Robert Hennell I, London 1774, of hourglass outline with
Lot 660
A George III silver candle snuffer tray, Robert Hennell I, London 1774, of hourglass outline with
240 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An Edwardian silver four piece bachelor's tea and coffee service, Elkington & Co., Birmingham 1909
Lot 661
An Edwardian silver four piece bachelor's tea and coffee service, Elkington & Co., Birmingham 1909
360 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A late Victorian silver sugar caster, Horace Woodward & Co., London 1892, of cylindrical form,
Lot 662
A late Victorian silver sugar caster, Horace Woodward & Co., London 1892, of cylindrical form,
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Edwardian silver trinket box, William Comyns & Sons, London 1905, of cartouche form, the hinged
Lot 663
An Edwardian silver trinket box, William Comyns & Sons, London 1905, of cartouche form, the hinged
280 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A Portuguese 833 standard silver mesh evening bag, second quarter of the 20th century, the unadorned
Lot 664
A Portuguese 833 standard silver mesh evening bag, second quarter of the 20th century, the unadorned
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Portuguese 833 standard silver mesh evening bag, second quarter of the 20th century, the pierced
Lot 665
A Portuguese 833 standard silver mesh evening bag, second quarter of the 20th century, the pierced
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Portuguese 833 standard silver mesh evening bag, second quarter of the 20th century, the frame
Lot 666
A Portuguese 833 standard silver mesh evening bag, second quarter of the 20th century, the frame
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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South Africa, 1974 gold full Krugerrand, obv; portrait of Stephanus Johannes Kruger, rev;
Lot 667
South Africa, 1974 gold full Krugerrand, obv; portrait of Stephanus Johannes Kruger, rev;
1,200 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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South Africa, 1974 gold full Krugerrand, obv; portrait of Stephanus Johannes Kruger, rev;
Lot 668
South Africa, 1974 gold full Krugerrand, obv; portrait of Stephanus Johannes Kruger, rev;
1,200 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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South Africa, 1974 gold full Krugerrand, obv; portrait of Stephanus Johannes Kruger, rev;
Lot 669
South Africa, 1974 gold full Krugerrand, obv; portrait of Stephanus Johannes Kruger, rev;
1,050 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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South Africa, 1974 gold full Krugerrand, obv; portrait of Stephanus Johannes Kruger, rev;
Lot 670
South Africa, 1974 gold full Krugerrand, obv; portrait of Stephanus Johannes Kruger, rev;
1,050 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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South Africa, 1974 gold full Krugerrand, obv; portrait of Stephanus Johannes Kruger, rev;
Lot 671
South Africa, 1974 gold full Krugerrand, obv; portrait of Stephanus Johannes Kruger, rev;
1,050 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Two Victoria full sovereigns, 1876, obv. young head, rev. St. George and the Dragon. (2)
Lot 672
Two Victoria full sovereigns, 1876, obv. young head, rev. St. George and the Dragon. (2)
600 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Two Victoria full sovereigns, 1873 and 1879, obv. young head, rev. St. George and the Dragon. (2)
Lot 673
Two Victoria full sovereigns, 1873 and 1879, obv. young head, rev. St. George and the Dragon. (2)
600 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A George III spade guinea, 1793, obv. fifth laureate bust, rev. crowned spade shield. 8.4 grams
Lot 674
A George III spade guinea, 1793, obv. fifth laureate bust, rev. crowned spade shield. 8.4 grams
320 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A George III spade guinea, 1798, obv. fifth laureate bust, rev. crowned spade shield. 8.4 grams
Lot 675
A George III spade guinea, 1798, obv. fifth laureate bust, rev. crowned spade shield. 8.4 grams
750 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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William IV full sovereign, 1833, obv. bare head facing right, rev. crowned, embellished shield-of-
Lot 676
William IV full sovereign, 1833, obv. bare head facing right, rev. crowned, embellished shield-of-
650 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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George III half sovereign, 1817, obv. laureate head right, rev. crowned shield. 3.85 grams
Lot 677
George III half sovereign, 1817, obv. laureate head right, rev. crowned shield. 3.85 grams
200 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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George III full sovereign, 1820, obv. laureate head facing right, obv. St. George and the Dragon
Lot 678
George III full sovereign, 1820, obv. laureate head facing right, obv. St. George and the Dragon
1,000 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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William IV full sovereign, 1836, obv. bare head facing right, rev. crowned, embellished shield-of-
Lot 679
William IV full sovereign, 1836, obv. bare head facing right, rev. crowned, embellished shield-of-
950 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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