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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
20 Jul 2024 11:00 BST
Viewing dates
18 Jul 2024 09:30 - 17:00 BST
19 Jul 2024 09:30 - 17:00 BST
20 Jul 2024 09:30 - 11:00 BST
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There are 225 lots within this auction
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Chinese School, A Standing Female Figure Holding a Gilt Censer, possibly Guanyin, ink and colour
Lot 611
Chinese School, A Standing Female Figure Holding a Gilt Censer, possibly Guanyin, ink and colour
170 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A pair of Chinese carved fruitwood models of Dogs of Fo, 20th century, modelled in characteristic
Lot 612
A pair of Chinese carved fruitwood models of Dogs of Fo, 20th century, modelled in characteristic
440 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Two Chinese "Opera" dolls, early 20th century, the male figure in tasselled hat and elaborately
Lot 613
Two Chinese "Opera" dolls, early 20th century, the male figure in tasselled hat and elaborately
55 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A fine pair of late Qing dynasty Chinese silk embroidered sleeve panels depicting exotic birds and
Lot 613a
A fine pair of late Qing dynasty Chinese silk embroidered sleeve panels depicting exotic birds and
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A small Indian bronze figure of Krishna, probably 19th century, mounted on a perspex plinth.
Lot 614
A small Indian bronze figure of Krishna, probably 19th century, mounted on a perspex plinth.
45 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A group of eleven bronze opium weights, probably Burmese, 19th century and later, each modelled as a
Lot 615
A group of eleven bronze opium weights, probably Burmese, 19th century and later, each modelled as a
110 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Balinese School, 20th Century, a collection of twelve gouaches, some signed, on paper, unframed:
Lot 616
Balinese School, 20th Century, a collection of twelve gouaches, some signed, on paper, unframed:
30 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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English School, 20th Century, a collection of twelve watercolour sketches and one pencil sketch
Lot 617
English School, 20th Century, a collection of twelve watercolour sketches and one pencil sketch
50 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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Balinese School, 20th Century, a group of five gouaches, polychrome, unframed, depicting scenes from
Lot 618
Balinese School, 20th Century, a group of five gouaches, polychrome, unframed, depicting scenes from
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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English School, 19th Century, two watercolour sketches of the harbour at Penang (Malaysia), one
Lot 619
English School, 19th Century, two watercolour sketches of the harbour at Penang (Malaysia), one
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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English School, mid-19th Century, a group of six watercolour sketches of the East India Company
Lot 620
English School, mid-19th Century, a group of six watercolour sketches of the East India Company
130 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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English School, c. 1825, a group of six pencil or pencil and ink sketches of Burmese scenes, three
Lot 621
English School, c. 1825, a group of six pencil or pencil and ink sketches of Burmese scenes, three
75 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Attributed to Minton, a large majolica jardiniere, mid-19th century, of compressed circular form, in
Lot 622
Attributed to Minton, a large majolica jardiniere, mid-19th century, of compressed circular form, in
200 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An early 19th century Derby partial tea service, decorated in a pattern of leaves and flowerheads in
Lot 623
An early 19th century Derby partial tea service, decorated in a pattern of leaves and flowerheads in
300 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A large group of Newhall porcelain tea wares, c. 1790-1800, comprising: three teapots on stands,
Lot 624
A large group of Newhall porcelain tea wares, c. 1790-1800, comprising: three teapots on stands,
190 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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William De Morgan, a ruby lustre-glazed pottery charger, late 19th century, the well painted with
Lot 625
William De Morgan, a ruby lustre-glazed pottery charger, late 19th century, the well painted with
400 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Royal Worcester porcelain plaque painted by Ernest Phillips, circular, depicting a floral still
Lot 626
A Royal Worcester porcelain plaque painted by Ernest Phillips, circular, depicting a floral still
160 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Royal Worcester porcelain plaque painted by Ernest Phillips, circular, depicting a floral still
Lot 627
A Royal Worcester porcelain plaque painted by Ernest Phillips, circular, depicting a floral still
150 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A  very rare 1930's Royal Doulton "Bunnykins" three piece tea service, designed by Charles Noke,
Lot 628
A  very rare 1930's Royal Doulton "Bunnykins" three piece tea service, designed by Charles Noke,
2,100 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A late 17th/early 18th century slipware pottery costrel, possibly French, of barrel form, with
Lot 629
A late 17th/early 18th century slipware pottery costrel, possibly French, of barrel form, with
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A 19th century porcelain twin-handled vase, probably Paris, of hipped baluster form, painted to
Lot 630
A 19th century porcelain twin-handled vase, probably Paris, of hipped baluster form, painted to
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An early 19th century Berlin porcelain cup and saucer, both pieces painted with a named view, the
Lot 631
An early 19th century Berlin porcelain cup and saucer, both pieces painted with a named view, the
220 GBP
180 - 250 GBP
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Claire Herczeg (1906-1997) for Goldscheider, a glazed earthenware figure of a girl in a floral print
Lot 632
Claire Herczeg (1906-1997) for Goldscheider, a glazed earthenware figure of a girl in a floral print
140 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A group of five late 18th and early 19th century drinking glasses comprising: a wine glass with
Lot 633
A group of five late 18th and early 19th century drinking glasses comprising: a wine glass with
50 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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An enamelled Bohemian glass vase, late 19th century, of slender inverted baluster form with
Lot 634
An enamelled Bohemian glass vase, late 19th century, of slender inverted baluster form with
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A matched suite of twenty-three 19th century emerald green glass wines, of various shapes,
Lot 635
A matched suite of twenty-three 19th century emerald green glass wines, of various shapes,
0 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A Maori wooden club, Kotiate, of characteristic form, with incised scrolling decoration, the
Lot 636
A Maori wooden club, Kotiate, of characteristic form, with incised scrolling decoration, the
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A William IV Scottish painted and parcel-gilt short staff, c. 1835, of cylindrical form, painted
Lot 637
A William IV Scottish painted and parcel-gilt short staff, c. 1835, of cylindrical form, painted
95 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A Swiss (Geneva) comb and cylinder musical box, late 19th century, the part-ebonised case with
Lot 638
A Swiss (Geneva) comb and cylinder musical box, late 19th century, the part-ebonised case with
190 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An English silver-mounted violin bow by W.E. Hill & Sons, stamped "W.E. Hill & Sons", the stick
Lot 639
An English silver-mounted violin bow by W.E. Hill & Sons, stamped "W.E. Hill & Sons", the stick
360 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A violin, c. 1900, probably German, with a two-piece satinwood back, unmarked. Length of back 370mm.
Lot 640
A violin, c. 1900, probably German, with a two-piece satinwood back, unmarked. Length of back 370mm.
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pair of granite curling stones, early 20th century, with ebonised wooden handles. Diameter 25cm
Lot 641
A pair of granite curling stones, early 20th century, with ebonised wooden handles. Diameter 25cm
220 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A 19th century rough-hewn granite curling stone with iron handle. Diameter c .23cm
Lot 642
A 19th century rough-hewn granite curling stone with iron handle. Diameter c .23cm
150 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A pair of Scottish granite curling stones, first half of the 20th century, with brass and hardwood
Lot 643
A pair of Scottish granite curling stones, first half of the 20th century, with brass and hardwood
200 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A pair of patinated bronze twin-light candelabra, early 20th century, in the Neoclassical taste,
Lot 644
A pair of patinated bronze twin-light candelabra, early 20th century, in the Neoclassical taste,
40 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A bronze bell by James Barwell & Co, Birmingham, C. 1900, of characteristic form and cast with
Lot 645
A bronze bell by James Barwell & Co, Birmingham, C. 1900, of characteristic form and cast with
45 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A pair of Continental alabaster vases, each with crimped rim over a knopped baluster body carved
Lot 646
A pair of Continental alabaster vases, each with crimped rim over a knopped baluster body carved
30 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Alfred Salzmann, Bezalel Academy, Jerusalem, a pair of large bronze vases, c. 1910, decorated with
Lot 647
Alfred Salzmann, Bezalel Academy, Jerusalem, a pair of large bronze vases, c. 1910, decorated with
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Liberty & Co., an enamel and pewter box, early 20th century, the hammered slightly domed cover
Lot 648
Liberty & Co., an enamel and pewter box, early 20th century, the hammered slightly domed cover
260 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Margaret Gilmour (1863-1942), a Glasgow School brass cylindrical jar and cover, repousse with a
Lot 649
Margaret Gilmour (1863-1942), a Glasgow School brass cylindrical jar and cover, repousse with a
120 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A 19th century exotic wood table box, the hinged lid with lozenge and rosewood panel within two
Lot 650
A 19th century exotic wood table box, the hinged lid with lozenge and rosewood panel within two
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Edwardian satinwood crossbanded mahogany fall-front stationery box in the George III style, of
Lot 651
An Edwardian satinwood crossbanded mahogany fall-front stationery box in the George III style, of
45 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A large Victorian papier mache tea caddy in the manner of Jennens & Bettridge, painted, parcel-gilt
Lot 652
A large Victorian papier mache tea caddy in the manner of Jennens & Bettridge, painted, parcel-gilt
45 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Two late 18th/early 19th century tortoiseshell snuff boxes: the first in blonde shell, oval, inset
Lot 653
Two late 18th/early 19th century tortoiseshell snuff boxes: the first in blonde shell, oval, inset
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 1930's lady's diamond-set platinum cocktail watch, the white enamel dial signed "Benson", with
Lot 654
A 1930's lady's diamond-set platinum cocktail watch, the white enamel dial signed "Benson", with
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Jaeger-LeCoultre "Atmos" mantel clock, c. 1980, the brushed brass case with five glass panels, the
Lot 655
A Jaeger-LeCoultre "Atmos" mantel clock, c. 1980, the brushed brass case with five glass panels, the
340 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Third Reich Kriegsmarine brass-cased bulkhead clock, in a drum case, the 14.5 inch silvered dial
Lot 656
A Third Reich Kriegsmarine brass-cased bulkhead clock, in a drum case, the 14.5 inch silvered dial
0 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A 19th C. marine barometer and thermometer, the black lacquered tube with silvered registers mounted
Lot 657
A 19th C. marine barometer and thermometer, the black lacquered tube with silvered registers mounted
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An English oak longcase clock, circa 1740's, the (associated) case with projecting cornice above a
Lot 658
An English oak longcase clock, circa 1740's, the (associated) case with projecting cornice above a
0 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A Regency mahogany longcase clock, the swan neck and fret work pediment above an arched door and
Lot 659
A Regency mahogany longcase clock, the swan neck and fret work pediment above an arched door and
260 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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Siegel of Paris, a 1930's painted plaster and wooden part mannequin, the lower torso wearing an
Lot 660
Siegel of Paris, a 1930's painted plaster and wooden part mannequin, the lower torso wearing an
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An Edwardian oyster silk and net wedding dress, c. 1910, with elbow-length flounced embroidered
Lot 661
An Edwardian oyster silk and net wedding dress, c. 1910, with elbow-length flounced embroidered
150 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Edwardian printed taffeta and lace bridesmaid's dress, c. 1910, the three-quarter length lace
Lot 662
An Edwardian printed taffeta and lace bridesmaid's dress, c. 1910, the three-quarter length lace
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A large machine-woven wool Paisley shawl, third quarter of the19th century, worked in a palette of
Lot 663
A large machine-woven wool Paisley shawl, third quarter of the19th century, worked in a palette of
120 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A hand knotted wool Afghani Ziegler pattern runner rug, the beige / ivory border with floral
Lot 664
A hand knotted wool Afghani Ziegler pattern runner rug, the beige / ivory border with floral
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Persian Kashan Kurk wool carpet, the ivory field with interlaced trailing foliate, centred by a
Lot 665
A Persian Kashan Kurk wool carpet, the ivory field with interlaced trailing foliate, centred by a
1,150 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A fine Persian Tabriz Shah Abbus design rug, the red field with interlaced trailing palmette and
Lot 666
A fine Persian Tabriz Shah Abbus design rug, the red field with interlaced trailing palmette and
0 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A pair of parcel-gilt and patinated metal table lamps in the Empire taste, each with tapering fluted
Lot 667
A pair of parcel-gilt and patinated metal table lamps in the Empire taste, each with tapering fluted
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 19th century French gilt wood and gesso boudoir sofa or canape, the lattice-moulded and curved
Lot 668
A 19th century French gilt wood and gesso boudoir sofa or canape, the lattice-moulded and curved
420 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A tortoise shell and ormolu / gilt bronze mounted clock bracket of Neo-Classical design, late 18th
Lot 668a
A tortoise shell and ormolu / gilt bronze mounted clock bracket of Neo-Classical design, late 18th
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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