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Lot 121

A Persian silver lidded pot, circa 1900.

121A Persian silver lidded pot, circa 1900.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Persian silver lidded pot, circa 1900. Height 7cm, diameter 7.5cm, 174 grams. ...[more]

Lot 122

Two Indian silver lidded pots, circa 1900.

122Two Indian silver lidded pots, circa 1900.
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Two Indian silver lidded pots, circa 1900. The largest is repousse decorated with bird and animal filled cartouches, height 9.5cm, diameter 7.5cm,...

Lot 123

An Indian silver lidded pot, circa 1900.

123An Indian silver lidded pot, circa 1900.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Indian silver lidded pot, circa 1900. Repousse decorated with figures, animals, huts and trees, peacock makers mark, height 9cm, diameter 10cm,...

Lot 124

Two Indian silver lidded pots, circa 1900.

124Two Indian silver lidded pots, circa 1900.
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Two Indian silver lidded pots, circa 1900. Largest with scrolling tendrils, height 9.5cm, diameter 6.5cm, 141 grams and another pot with shaped li...

Lot 125

A Moroccan Jambiya dagger.

125A Moroccan Jambiya dagger.
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A Moroccan Jambiya dagger. With 23cm curved blade, wooden hilt with white metal mounts and scabbard, length 43cm. ...[more]

Lot 126

A silver plated Koran stand, early-mid 20th century.

126A silver plated Koran stand, early-mid 20th century.
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A silver plated Koran stand, early-mid 20th century. With a pair of hinged stands, the cover opening to reveal a velvet lined interior, height 11c...

Lot 127

An Indian teak folding wall bracket, early 20th century.

127An Indian teak folding wall bracket, early 20th century.
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An Indian teak folding wall bracket, early 20th century. The pierced panels with figures and foliage and a folding shelf, height 53.5cm, width 34...

Lot 128

An Indian silver handled ebonised walking cane, circa 1900.

128An Indian silver handled ebonised walking cane, circa 1900.
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An Indian silver handled ebonised walking cane, circa 1900. The handle decorated with elephants, lions, other animals and trees, length 93.5cm, 28...

Lot 129

An Indian silver handled umbrella, circa 1900.

129An Indian silver handled umbrella, circa 1900.
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An Indian silver handled umbrella, circa 1900. Decorated with dieties, animals, birds and flowers, length of handle 15cm, full length 89cm.This el...

Lot 130

An Austrian cold painted bronze of an Arab praying.

130An Austrian cold painted bronze of an Arab praying.
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An Austrian cold painted bronze of an Arab praying. In the manner of Bergman, kneeling on an eastern rug, stamped 'AUSTRIA', height 9.5cm, width 6...

Lot 131

'Female dancer enacting the role of Krishner, watercolour'.

131'Female dancer enacting the role of Krishner, watercolour'.
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'Female dancer enacting the role of Krishner, watercolour'. Inscribed verso 'Rajasthan, Jaipur, c.1800', 48 x 38cm and another Indian portrait pai...

Lot 132

A cold painted bronze model of a seated Arab smoking a pipe.

132A cold painted bronze model of a seated Arab smoking a pipe.
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A cold painted bronze model of a seated Arab smoking a pipe. Height 8.5cm, width 6.5cm, depth 5.5cm. ...[more]

Lot 133

Two joined Islamic Illuminated manuscripts.

133Two joined Islamic Illuminated manuscripts.
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Two joined Islamic Illuminated manuscripts. Depicting two seated figures in an interior setting, each leaf 16.5 x 11cm.

Lot 134

A Burmese carved hardwood chair, 19th century.

134A Burmese carved hardwood chair, 19th century.
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A Burmese carved hardwood chair, 19th century. The floral carved back above a serpentine drop-in needlepoint seat, on animal mask and fruit carved...

Lot 135

An Indian Jain carved white marble figure of Jina, 19th century.

135An Indian Jain carved white marble figure of Jina, 19th century.
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An Indian Jain carved white marble figure of Jina, 19th century. Seated in double lotus on a cushion, the shrivatsa mark to his chest, height 48cm...

Lot 136

An Islamic pierced iron cabinet.

136An Islamic pierced iron cabinet.
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An Islamic pierced iron cabinet. The twin doors pierced with roundels enclosing flowerheads, height 46cm, width 29.5cm, depth 17.5cm. ...[more]

Lot 137

A Benin polished bronze figure of a drummer.

137A Benin polished bronze figure of a drummer.
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A Benin polished bronze figure of a drummer. Mounted on a rectangular wooden plinth, height 16.5cm, width 8.5cm, depth 8cm. ...[more]

Lot 138

A Portuguese tin glazed pottery wash bowl, 19th Century.

138A Portuguese tin glazed pottery wash bowl, 19th Century.
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A Portuguese tin glazed pottery wash bowl, 19th Century. .The interior with blue and white checkered decoration, in the Islamic taste, height 13.5...

Lot 139

A Turkish green painted shaving mirror, circa 1900.

139A Turkish green painted shaving mirror, circa 1900.
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A Turkish green painted shaving mirror, circa 1900. .53 x width 31.5cm.Private West Cornwall collection from late 1970's to present day. Items we...

Lot 140

An Ethiopian Gebeta game board , early 20th century.

140An Ethiopian Gebeta game board , early 20th century.
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An Ethiopian Gebeta game board , early 20th century. Of oblong form with a large well either end and two rows of ten smaller wells in between, rai...

Lot 141

An Indian carved wood wedding chest, 19th Century.

141An Indian carved wood wedding chest, 19th Century.
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An Indian carved wood wedding chest, 19th Century. With carved roundel motifs, metal mounts and a hinged top with metal carrying handle opening to...

Lot 142

An Ethiopian Koran learning board, early 20th century.

142An Ethiopian Koran learning board, early 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Ethiopian Koran learning board, early 20th century. With rows of calligraphy on one side, 45 x 17.5cm.Private West Cornwall collection from lat...

Lot 143

An Indian painted wood scribes box, late 19th century.

143An Indian painted wood scribes box, late 19th century.
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An Indian painted wood scribes box, late 19th century. .The orange painted hinged lid opening to reveal a lift up tray and compartments, height 25...

Lot 144

A beadwork and cowrie shell skull cap, Central/West Africa.

144A beadwork and cowrie shell skull cap, Central/West Africa.
Lay's Auctioneers

A beadwork and cowrie shell skull cap, Central/West Africa. Diameter 20cm and a Nigerian embroidered hat, 19.5 x 26cm. (2)Private West Cornwall co...

Lot 145

An Ashanti bronze kuduo 'gold dust pot', Ghana, 18th/19th century.

145An Ashanti bronze kuduo 'gold dust pot', Ghana, 18th/19th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Ashanti bronze kuduo 'gold dust pot', Ghana, 18th/19th century. Of squat bulbous form, the body engraved with geometric motifs and flowerheads,...

Lot 146

An Indian bronze shrine bell, early 20th century.

146An Indian bronze shrine bell, early 20th century.
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An Indian bronze shrine bell, early 20th century. Height 22cm, diameter 11cm.Private West Cornwall collection from late 1970's to present day. Ite...

Lot 147

A Portuguese brass 'Port' tap, 19th century.

147A Portuguese brass 'Port' tap, 19th century.
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A Portuguese brass 'Port' tap, 19th century. 13.5 x 21.5cm.Private West Cornwall collection from late 1970's to present day. Items were purchased ...

Lot 148

A West African bronze ring, a beadwork necklace and armband.

148A West African bronze ring, a beadwork necklace and armband.
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A West African bronze ring, a beadwork necklace and armband. (3)Private West Cornwall collection from late 1970's to present day. Items were purc...

Lot 149

An Indian painted carved wood hanging hall rack, 19th century.

149An Indian painted carved wood hanging hall rack, 19th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Indian painted carved wood hanging hall rack, 19th century. With two metal hooks, width 44cm, height 13cm, depth 11.5cm.Private West Cornwall c...

Lot 150

An Indian blue painted wood rectangular box, 19th century.

150An Indian blue painted wood rectangular box, 19th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Indian blue painted wood rectangular box, 19th century. The interior with a central circular section, height 13.5cm, width 44cm, depth 14.5cm....

Lot 151

An Austrian cold painted bronze figure of an Arab.

151An Austrian cold painted bronze figure of an Arab.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Austrian cold painted bronze figure of an Arab. The figure seated reading a book, stamped to base 'Austria', height 5.5cm, width 5cm, depth 5.5...

Lot 152

An Indian wood carving, 19th century.

152An Indian wood carving, 19th century.
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An Indian wood carving, 19th century. With a bird to the front, height 11.5cm, width 10cm, depth 12cm and two similar Indian carved wood red paint...

Lot 153

An Indian metal wall pocket, 20th century.

153An Indian metal wall pocket, 20th century.
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An Indian metal wall pocket, 20th century. The back surmounted by a cockerel, height 22.5cm, width 15.5cm, depth 8cm.Private West Cornwall collect...

Lot 154

An Indian marble chapati board, early 20th century.

154An Indian marble chapati board, early 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Indian marble chapati board, early 20th century. With carved flowerhead decoration to the underside and raised on three feet, height 5cm, diame...

Lot 155

A Mediterranean earthenware jardiniere, early 20th century.

155A Mediterranean earthenware jardiniere, early 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Mediterranean earthenware jardiniere, early 20th century. With a green and white striped glaze, height 21cm, diameter 30cm.Private West Cornwall...

Lot 156

Four African Necklaces, early 20th century.

156Four African Necklaces, early 20th century.
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Four African Necklaces, early 20th century. Including a bone necklace, length 39cm, a metal necklace and two glass. (4)Private West Cornwall coll...

Lot 157

An Angolan beadwork and cowrie shell apron, early 20th century.

157An Angolan beadwork and cowrie shell apron, early 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Angolan beadwork and cowrie shell apron, early 20th century. 19 x 49.5cm.Private West Cornwall collection from late 1970's to present day. Item...

Lot 158

An Angolan beadwork and cowrie shell apron, early 20th century.

158An Angolan beadwork and cowrie shell apron, early 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Angolan beadwork and cowrie shell apron, early 20th century. .21 x 51cm.Private West Cornwall collection from late 1970's to present day. Items...

Lot 159

An Angolan beadwork and cowrie shell apron, early 20th century.

159An Angolan beadwork and cowrie shell apron, early 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Angolan beadwork and cowrie shell apron, early 20th century. 17 x 45.5cm.Private West Cornwall collection from late 1970's to present day. Item...

Lot 160

An Islamic tinned copper hot water jug, 19th century.

160An Islamic tinned copper hot water jug, 19th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Islamic tinned copper hot water jug, 19th century. Decorated with floral motifs and a shaped brass handle, height 31cm, width 25cm. ...[more]

Lot 161

An Indian carved wood panel, 19th century.

161An Indian carved wood panel, 19th century.
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An Indian carved wood panel, 19th century. Carved with Ganesh and deities, 20.5 x 92cm. ...[more]

Lot 162

A large Persian pottery tile, Qajar Dynasty.

162A large Persian pottery tile, Qajar Dynasty.
Lay's Auctioneers

A large Persian pottery tile, Qajar Dynasty. Depicting a man on horseback, with a hawk perched on his right hand, on a foliate decorated blue grou...

Lot 163

A Ikat silk waistcoat, 19th century.

163A Ikat silk waistcoat, 19th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Ikat silk waistcoat, 19th century. 50 x 33cm and a white cotton shirt. (2)Private West Cornwall collection from late 1970's to present day. Item...

Lot 164

An Islamic brass scribes case.

164An Islamic brass scribes case.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Islamic brass scribes case. Length 23cm, a Niello silver bowl, height 4.5cm, diameter 7.5cm, a silver ink pot, a Japanese cigarette case and an...

Lot 165

An Eastern European embroidered panel, with doves (Peace)

165An Eastern European embroidered panel, with doves (Peace)
Lay's Auctioneers

An Eastern European embroidered panel, with doves (Peace) Decorated with doves of peace, 9 x 16cm and a Gabbeh woollen mat, 33 x 27cm. (2)Private ...

Lot 166

An Indian papier mache dish, early-mid 20th century.

166An Indian papier mache dish, early-mid 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Indian papier mache dish, early-mid 20th century. Diameter 32cm. ...[more]

Lot 167

A Bolivian woven blanket, Lapaz, early 20th century.

167A Bolivian woven blanket, Lapaz, early 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Bolivian woven blanket, Lapaz, early 20th century. 162 x 164cm.Private West Cornwall collection from late 1970's to present day. Items were purc...

Lot 168

Ten Middle Eastern brass and bronze bells.

168Ten Middle Eastern brass and bronze bells.
Lay's Auctioneers

Ten Middle Eastern brass and bronze bells. Various dates ranging from the 18th century until the 20th century, size of largest, height 12cm, diame...

Lot 169

A Nigerian blue and white cotton adire cloth.

169A Nigerian blue and white cotton adire cloth.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Nigerian blue and white cotton adire cloth. 181 x 165cm.Private West Cornwall collection from late 1970's to present day. Items were purchased o...

Lot 170

Three handwoven cotton Ikats.

170Three handwoven cotton Ikats.
Lay's Auctioneers

Three handwoven cotton Ikats. 230 x 146cm, 100 x 86cm, 80 x 120cm. (3)Private West Cornwall collection from late 1970's to present day. Items were...

Lot 171

An Ashanti Kente cloth, Ghana, mid 20th century.

171An Ashanti Kente cloth, Ghana, mid 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Ashanti Kente cloth, Ghana, mid 20th century. 197 x 121cm.Private West Cornwall collection from late 1970's to present day. Items were purchase...

Lot 172

An Ashanti Kente cloth, Ghana, mid 20th century.

172An Ashanti Kente cloth, Ghana, mid 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Ashanti Kente cloth, Ghana, mid 20th century. 197 x 116cm.Private West Cornwall collection from late 1970's to present day. Items were purchase...

Lot 173

An Ashanti Kente cloth, Ghana, mid-late 20th century.

173An Ashanti Kente cloth, Ghana, mid-late 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Ashanti Kente cloth, Ghana, mid-late 20th century. 172 x 110cm.Private West Cornwall collection from late 1970's to present day. Items were pur...

Lot 174

An Ashanti Kente cochineal cloth, Ghana, mid 20th century.

174An Ashanti Kente cochineal cloth, Ghana, mid 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Ashanti Kente cochineal cloth, Ghana, mid 20th century. 193 x 82cm.Private West Cornwall collection from late 1970's to present day. Items were...

Lot 175

An Ashanti Mans cloth, Ghana, mid 20th century.

175An Ashanti Mans cloth, Ghana, mid 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

An Ashanti Mans cloth, Ghana, mid 20th century. 337 x 204cm.Private West Cornwall collection from late 1970's to present day. Items were purchased...

Lot 176

Six Afghan and Belouch cushions, mid 20th century.

176Six Afghan and Belouch cushions, mid 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

Six Afghan and Belouch cushions, mid 20th century. Each with kelim backs, largest 41 x 42cm. (6) ...[more]

Lot 177

A Persian pottery vase, 19th century.

177A Persian pottery vase, 19th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Persian pottery vase, 19th century. Decorated in blue with animals, bird and trees, height 22cm, diameter 16cm. ...[more]

Lot 178

A large Persian brass charger, 19th century.

178A large Persian brass charger, 19th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A large Persian brass charger, 19th century. Repousse decorated with a dancing couple to the centre, within a border decorated with birds and scr...

Lot 179

A Ewe Womens woven cloth, Ghana, mid 20th century.

179A Ewe Womens woven cloth, Ghana, mid 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Ewe Womens woven cloth, Ghana, mid 20th century. The blue cotton ground with polychrome stripes and geometric motifs, double loom, 158 x 108cm.P...

Lot 180

A Ewe mans striped cloth, Ghana, mid 20th century.

180A Ewe mans striped cloth, Ghana, mid 20th century.
Lay's Auctioneers

A Ewe mans striped cloth, Ghana, mid 20th century. With a blue ground with white stripes, 206 x 213cm.Private West Cornwall collection from late 1...

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