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SALESMAN SAMPLE SAFE/VAULT. One of the most unusual and interesting salesman samples we have had the pleasure of offering. T

James D. Julia

Lot 3621

SALESMAN SAMPLE SAFE/VAULT. One of the most unusual and interesting salesman samples we have had the pleasure of offering. The polished aluminum cubicle case stamped ""12"" is on four caster feet and features an exterior double hinged door with four handle turn lock and a 72-hour time lock on the reverse that appears to be reset by the accompanying ratchet key. Upon opening, a second double hinge door is revealed that contains a combination lock for added security. With open interior. SIZE: 12-1/4"" w x 14-1/2"" h x 11"" d. CONDITION: Near excellent. 1-14283

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LOT OF TWO SALESMAN SAMPLE WINDOW SASHES. A pair of store display wooden boxes with hinged doors that open to reveal locking

James D. Julia

Lot 3624

LOT OF TWO SALESMAN SAMPLE WINDOW SASHES. A pair of store display wooden boxes with hinged doors that open to reveal locking window frames from the Numetal firm that specialized in weather stripping for windows and doors. One door has its original Numetal decal while the other has an entire paper on wood panel devoted to advertising of the company (label has soiling, scuffs and missing small sections). This second example also retains metal makers plaque from Macklanburg-Duncan Co. SIZE: Each is 9-1/4"" w x 16-1/2"" h x 5-1/2"" d. CONDITION: Very good overall with scattered scrapes and chips to finish. 1-13983

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American figured wood wall clock, the label to interior inscribed "Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co, Winsted, Conn", having double-gla

Cotswold Auction Company - Cirencester

Lot 160

American figured wood wall clock, the label to interior inscribed "Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co, Winsted, Conn", having double-glazed panel door, bird, foliate and scroll decorated, height 65cm

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A box of china and brass door plates and knobs

Smiths Newent Auctions

Lot 741

A box of china and brass door plates and knobs

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An Edwardian satin walnut single door wardrobe with carved Art Nouveau decoration and with single mirror door

Smiths Newent Auctions

Lot 781

An Edwardian satin walnut single door wardrobe with carved Art Nouveau decoration and with single mirror door

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A Victorian cast iron sheep door stop and a bell doorstop

Smiths Newent Auctions

Lot 795

A Victorian cast iron sheep door stop and a bell doorstop

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An Edwardian French style carved mahogany display cabinet with display shelf to top over single door and recess all raised

Smiths Newent Auctions

Lot 945

An Edwardian French style carved mahogany display cabinet with display shelf to top over single door and recess all raised on carved cabriole supports

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A modern oak hanging corner cupboard, panel door enclosing two shelves, with turned wood handles, 55cm wide

Cotswold Auction Company - Cirencester

Lot 44

A modern oak hanging corner cupboard, panel door enclosing two shelves, with turned wood handles, 55cm wide

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A 19ct Century Mahogany Apothecary`s cabinet with Brass recessed handles with two internally fitted doors containing bottles,

Durrants Auction Rooms

Lot 581

A 19ct Century Mahogany Apothecary`s cabinet with Brass recessed handles with two internally fitted doors containing bottles, the centre section with fitted bottles over three short and two long drawers containing jars and eyebath over one drawer containing scales etc with rear access sliding door

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Edwardian mahogany rectangular inlaid display cabinet with oval glazed hinged door on four tapering legs, wired for electric

Bushey Auctions

Lot 18

Edwardian mahogany rectangular inlaid display cabinet with oval glazed hinged door on four tapering legs, wired for electricity

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Edwardian rectangular mahogany display cabinet inlaid decoration, hinged glazed door on four rectangular legs

Bushey Auctions

Lot 20

Edwardian rectangular mahogany display cabinet inlaid decoration, hinged glazed door on four rectangular legs

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A George III period flame mahogany cased eight day Longcase Clock, the architectural style pediment above an 11.5" brushed st

Tayler & Fletcher

Lot 159

A George III period flame mahogany cased eight day Longcase Clock, the architectural style pediment above an 11.5" brushed steel dial engraved with foliate spandrels and having Roman numerals and date hand etc., flanked by Classical style fluted columns headed with gilt metal capitals, rectangular cross banded trunk door and on plinth base, four pillar brass movement, approx. 206cm high

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An early 19th Century mahogany Cabinet of small proportions, the fielded panel door opening to reveal central pigeonhole and

Tayler & Fletcher

Lot 371

An early 19th Century mahogany Cabinet of small proportions, the fielded panel door opening to reveal central pigeonhole and an arrangement of various drawers surrounding, single full width drawer below with swan neck handles and raised on shaped bracket feet, 54cm wide

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A Titchmarsh & Goodwin standing corner cupboard, in two sections, the top half with moulded cornice above the carved and arch

Mitchells

Lot 1276

A Titchmarsh & Goodwin standing corner cupboard, in two sections, the top half with moulded cornice above the carved and arched panelled door enclosing shelves, the base with three panels to the door and raised on bracket feet. Width 24 ins.

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A Victorian mahogany chiffonier, the superstructure with serpentine shelf, the base with drawer above a pair of panelled cupb

Mitchells

Lot 1290

A Victorian mahogany chiffonier, the superstructure with serpentine shelf, the base with drawer above a pair of panelled cupboard doors with arched mouldings and with plinth beneath. Width 46.5 ins. CONDITION REPORT: Generally very good clean condition. The superstructure is in good order and the top flat. The frieze drawer is good and clean and operates as it should. Neither door is warped and the plinth base is in clean condition. There are no cracks to the sides.

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An oak Arts & Crafts ladies bureau bookcase, with glazed door to shelves, fall front bureau and two drawers with brass drop h

Mitchells

Lot 1296

An oak Arts & Crafts ladies bureau bookcase, with glazed door to shelves, fall front bureau and two drawers with brass drop handles with shaped backplates. Width 30 ins. CONDITION REPORT: This lot is in generally good order. The rear pediment is fine as is the top shelf. The cornice has a very small scuff to the top left approximately 4 ins in from the side. This is minor. The door is in good order, the glass intact and the hinges and lock operate correctly. The side panels are both in very good condition with only very minor scuffs and old marks commensurate with the age of the piece. The lock escutcheon from the bureau is missing and there is a shrinkage crack right across the front flap of the bureau. This crack is not open or loose but clearly visible. The crack simply corresponds with a join in the two planks of wood that make up the fall front. The two drawers are in good order, handles are original and the shelf beneath is in good order also. The back panelling is original and sound.

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Victorian mahogany mirror-door wardrobe. Condition report: see terms and conditions

Peter Wilson

Lot 385

Victorian mahogany mirror-door wardrobe. Condition report: see terms and conditions

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An extensive collection of small precious and semi precious mineral specimens, some cut and polished, contained in Victorian

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 240

An extensive collection of small precious and semi precious mineral specimens, some cut and polished, contained in Victorian mahogany thirteen drawer collector`s cabinet, 15ins wide x 11.5ins deep x 23.25ins high (lacking door)

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A mahogany eight drawer collector`s cabinet of Victorian design, enclosed by single arched glazed door, 20.5ins wide x 18.5in

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 441

A mahogany eight drawer collector`s cabinet of Victorian design, enclosed by single arched glazed door, 20.5ins wide x 18.5ins deep x 29.5ins high

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A mahogany eight drawer collectors cabinet of Victorian design, enclosed by single arched glazed door, 20.5ins wide x 18.5ins

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 442

A mahogany eight drawer collectors cabinet of Victorian design, enclosed by single arched glazed door, 20.5ins wide x 18.5ins deep x 29.5ins high

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A mahogany eight drawer collector`s cabinet of Victorian design, enclosed by single arched glazed door, 20.5ins wide x 18.5in

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 443

A mahogany eight drawer collector`s cabinet of Victorian design, enclosed by single arched glazed door, 20.5ins wide x 18.5ins deep x 29.5ins high

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A collector`s cabinet, the eleven mid 19th Century oak lined and mahogany fronted drawers with sliding glass tops (originally

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 474

A collector`s cabinet, the eleven mid 19th Century oak lined and mahogany fronted drawers with sliding glass tops (originally from the Natural History Museum, London), the mahogany carcase with glazed door of recent manufacture to house the drawers, 28ins wide x 24ins deep x 43ins high

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A 1940s oak collector`s cabinet, fitted eleven drawers with flush handles, enclosed by single panelled door, on square tapere

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 490

A 1940s oak collector`s cabinet, fitted eleven drawers with flush handles, enclosed by single panelled door, on square tapered legs, 22.5ins wide x 20ins deep x 62ins high

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A Victorian ebonised display cabinet, fitted six shelves, enclosed by single right hand opening glazed door, 36ins wide x 10i

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 519

A Victorian ebonised display cabinet, fitted six shelves, enclosed by single right hand opening glazed door, 36ins wide x 10ins deep x 55ins high

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A Victorian ebonised display cabinet, fitted six shelves, enclosed by single left hand opening glazed door, 36ins wide x 10in

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 520

A Victorian ebonised display cabinet, fitted six shelves, enclosed by single left hand opening glazed door, 36ins wide x 10ins deep x 55ins high

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A 19th century mahogany display cabinet, fitted two plate glass shelves, enclosed by a single glazed door, 37ins wide x 18ins

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 521

A 19th century mahogany display cabinet, fitted two plate glass shelves, enclosed by a single glazed door, 37ins wide x 18ins deep x 42ins high

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A modern hardwood display cabinet, with white painted stepped interior, enclosed by single glazed lockable door, 20ins x 21in

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 523

A modern hardwood display cabinet, with white painted stepped interior, enclosed by single glazed lockable door, 20ins x 21ins x 29ins high

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A quantity of Art Deco door handles

Chalkwell Auctions

Lot 436

A quantity of Art Deco door handles

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A ship`s internal accommodation lantern from the motor vessel `May`:, of rectangular pressed tin form with arched top and gl

Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood

Lot 77

A ship`s internal accommodation lantern from the motor vessel `May`:, of rectangular pressed tin form with arched top and glazed door enclosing burner. *Note- the May was a Northern Lights tender vessel.

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A bronze model canon inscribed `Relic of Royal George sunk 1782 raised 1840` and a brass canon door knocker:.

Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood

Lot 145A

A bronze model canon inscribed `Relic of Royal George sunk 1782 raised 1840` and a brass canon door knocker:.

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A late 19thC inlaid mahogany wardrobe having central mirror door flanked by panelled doors below an architectural pediment, w

Stroud Auctions Ltd.

Lot 2590

A late 19thC inlaid mahogany wardrobe having central mirror door flanked by panelled doors below an architectural pediment, width 160 c depth 63 x height 213 cm.

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An oak corner cupboard with shaped panelled door, brass handles and escutcheon (94cm high)

Stroud Auctions Ltd.

Lot 2611

An oak corner cupboard with shaped panelled door, brass handles and escutcheon (94cm high)

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Sworders

Lot 472

A 19th century mahogany two door wardrobe

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Tavannes Watch Co., a silver rectangular double door purse watch, ref. 3466, no Tavannes Watch Co., a silver rectangular doub

Dreweatts Donnington Priory Salerooms

Lot 573

Tavannes Watch Co., a silver rectangular double door purse watch, ref. 3466, no Tavannes Watch Co., a silver rectangular double door purse watch, ref. 3466, no. 825925, with hinged doors, engine turned decoration, engraved `Md`A` and cushion shaped sprung door release, the square case with silvered dial, luminous Arabic skeleton numerals and hands, 15 jewel Tavannes movement, no. 91043, the case 47mm long View on dnfa.com

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Tavannes Watch Co., a silver rectangular double door purse watch, ref. 3466, no Tavannes Watch Co., a silver rectangular doub

Dreweatts Donnington Priory Salerooms

Lot 573

Tavannes Watch Co., a silver rectangular double door purse watch, ref. 3466, no Tavannes Watch Co., a silver rectangular double door purse watch, ref. 3466, no. 825925, with hinged doors, engine turned decoration, engraved `Md`A` and cushion shaped sprung door release, the square case with silvered dial, luminous Arabic skeleton numerals and hands, 15 jewel Tavannes movement, no. 91043, the case 47mm long View on dnfa.com

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An ornate pull cord brass door bell and a table bell

Stroud Auctions Ltd.

Lot 1538

An ornate pull cord brass door bell and a table bell

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A LIBERTY & CO TUDRIC PEWTER AND ENAMEL CLOCK of keyhole shape, the dial stamped with arabic chapters, the lower part ca

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 116

A LIBERTY & CO TUDRIC PEWTER AND ENAMEL CLOCK of keyhole shape, the dial stamped with arabic chapters, the lower part cast with entrelac and applied with three enamel roundels, Lenzkirch movement numbered 473203, 25cm h, marked TUDRIC 0382, c1905 ++With what could be the original brass key, the hands also original but detached. Two of the enamels very slightly chipped, the case with a few minor old marks and scratches, one part of the hinge slightly damaged but still working. The door closing properly

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TWO VICTORIAN BRASS GOFERING IRON STANDS on three or four scrolling legs, 25 and 32cm h, a brass trivet, toasting fork, door

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 961F

TWO VICTORIAN BRASS GOFERING IRON STANDS on three or four scrolling legs, 25 and 32cm h, a brass trivet, toasting fork, door porter and set of weights (qty) ++The lot in good condition

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A FRENCH ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK IN LOUIS XVI STYLE with enamel dial and gilt filigree hands, flambeau finial and ribbon cresting

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 1077

A FRENCH ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK IN LOUIS XVI STYLE with enamel dial and gilt filigree hands, flambeau finial and ribbon cresting, the case inset with blind fret and applied with swags, the lower part cast with vitruvian scrolls and acanthus leaves, the movement with medallic backplate and striking on a nickel plated bell, 40cm h, c1900 ++In good original condition, the sheet brass back and round door coated with lacquer. The enamel dial undamaged, the hands original

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK the brass breakarched dial signed Jno Walker Newcastle, having date aperture, subsidiar

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 1083

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK the brass breakarched dial signed Jno Walker Newcastle, having date aperture, subsidiary seconds dial, engraved centre, dolphin spandrels and eight day movement, the inlaid and crossbanded case with swept pediment, brass mounted and fluted pillars and breakarched door, on ogee feet, 228cm h ++Dial and movement possibly original and the case inlaid and altered in probably the late 19th or early 20th c

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK the breakarched and painted dial signed W Giscard Downham with date sector, subsidiary

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 1084

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK the breakarched and painted dial signed W Giscard Downham with date sector, subsidiary seconds dial, gilt rose spandrels and Greek key to the arch, having eight day movement, in figured case with fretted pediment and brass mounted fluted pillars and figured door to the trunk, panelled base, 211cm h ++Case of pleasing colour and patina, small old veneer cracks and losses. Dial and movement original and thought to be original to the case. Seatboard not packed, cleaned and the dial possibly retouched some years ago

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A GEORGE III OAK LONGCASE CLOCK signed on the painted dial HALLAM & STEPHENSON [sic] NOTTINGHAM, having date sector, pier

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 1085

A GEORGE III OAK LONGCASE CLOCK signed on the painted dial HALLAM & STEPHENSON [sic] NOTTINGHAM, having date sector, pierced hands and 30 hour movement in crossbanded case with swan neck pediment, the door to the trunk inlaid with a vase of flowers, 202cm h The partnership of John Hallam and William Stevenson traded from premises at 48 Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham for only two years, 1818-1820. ++Cleaned and overhauled, the seat board recent, cheeks of case packed, backboard replaced, case clean and ready for use or sale with pendulum

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AN ENGLISH OAK, MAHOGANY AND MAPLE LONGCASE CLOCK signed on the breakarched and painted dial CLARK EPWORTH, having subsidia

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 1087

AN ENGLISH OAK, MAHOGANY AND MAPLE LONGCASE CLOCK signed on the breakarched and painted dial CLARK EPWORTH, having subsidiary seconds dial, a gleaner to the arch, eight day movement, the case with swan neck pediment and faceted pillars, the door to the trunk with rosewood inlaid lozenge, on bracket feet, 224cm h, c1830 ++The dial with some old repair/repainting but satisfactory. The movement original but dusty, the seatboard and cheeks probably original. The case in reasonably good condition apart from the odd small tiny edge loss to the veneers, the feet with some damage. Sold with weights and a pendulum

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A GEORGE III OAK LONGCASE CLOCK the brass dial signed and numbered on a reserve W Barnard Newark 679 and having matted centr

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 1088

A GEORGE III OAK LONGCASE CLOCK the brass dial signed and numbered on a reserve W Barnard Newark 679 and having matted centre, date sector, pierced hand, bird spandrels and 30 hour movement with arched plates and outside countwheel, the moulded case with ogee pediment and blind fret frieze, brass mounted pilasters and low breakarched door, on bracket feet, 201cm h ++A typical Newark longcase clock, the dial and movement original to the case but with a number of restorations; movement very dusty, one of the posts by which the movement is connected to the dial a replacement, the movement apparently complete, a hand replaced, the case stripped, structural repairs inside the hood, the seatboard an oldish replacement but the cheeks not packed or altered, some localised worm in the case and in particular the backboard and wedges, the brass hinges and lockplate to the door replacements. The base slightly reduced and the feet replaced. Sold with weight and a pendulum

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A VICTORIAN PLANE HANGING CABINET with glazed door, 74cm h; 18 x 46cm, late 19th c ++Shrinkage crack in backboard, brass lo

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 1127

A VICTORIAN PLANE HANGING CABINET with glazed door, 74cm h; 18 x 46cm, late 19th c ++Shrinkage crack in backboard, brass lock replaced

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A VICTORIAN WALNUT AND INLAID SIDE CABINET with giltmetal mounts, the oval mirror inset back on carved brackets, the cabinet

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 1167

A VICTORIAN WALNUT AND INLAID SIDE CABINET with giltmetal mounts, the oval mirror inset back on carved brackets, the cabinet inlaid with scrolling foliage to the frieze and panelled door, on turned feet, 211cm h; 41 x 153cm ++The back contemporary but probably associated. Of good quality and in fine condition. On the top of the mirror frame two small holes where there would once have been a carved cresting that is now missing

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AN EDWARD VII MAHOGANY CHINA CABINET with blind fret frieze and door with lancet arched glazing bars, the table with conform

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 1185

AN EDWARD VII MAHOGANY CHINA CABINET with blind fret frieze and door with lancet arched glazing bars, the table with conforming drawer, on fluted square legs, 191cm h; 41 x 76cm, drawer stamped 02269 ++A good quality cabinet, in good condition, the incurved undertier added at later date to lend stability

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A FRENCH GILTMETAL MOUNTED STAINED BEECH AND VERNIS MARTIN STYLE VITRINE with stepped top and serpentine door, on four scrol

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 1186

A FRENCH GILTMETAL MOUNTED STAINED BEECH AND VERNIS MARTIN STYLE VITRINE with stepped top and serpentine door, on four scrolling legs, 198cm h; 34 x 91cm, early 20th c ++Heavily encrusted with dirt and grime over time, the gilding blackened with age but apparently complete apart from lacking two sabots and unrestored

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A WELSH OAK CUPBOARD, CWPWRDD TRIDARN, CAERNARFONSHIRE the canopied superstructure with slatted sides and baluster uprights

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 1206

A WELSH OAK CUPBOARD, CWPWRDD TRIDARN, CAERNARFONSHIRE the canopied superstructure with slatted sides and baluster uprights above conforming channelled frieze and three ogee arch panelled doors, the central door carved 1753 AN DO, with bulbous pendants and spiral pilasters, the lower part with drawers and doors, 196cm h; 57 x 141cm, 1753 A very similar example, with the same distinctive carving to the centre door, dated 1756, with a Llanrug provenance, is illustrated Bebb (R), Welsh Furnitutre 1250-1950, Kidwelly 2007, vol 2, plt 829. ++Of pleasing colour and thought to be `right`, the beading around the top later, the handles old replacements

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Osman Curtis (Aage Wang)Oil on canvas ""Two cattle peering over a stable door"" 31 cm x 45 cm

Boldon Auction Galleries

Lot 515

Osman Curtis (Aage Wang)Oil on canvas ""Two cattle peering over a stable door"" 31 cm x 45 cm

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An Edwardian mahogany double door wardrobe with moulded cornice, two glazed doors, below one long drawer, supported on a pli

Boldon Auction Galleries

Lot 574

An Edwardian mahogany double door wardrobe with moulded cornice, two glazed doors, below one long drawer, supported on a plinth base; and a mahogany dressing chest. 132 cm wide

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An Edwardian mahogany single mirror door wardrobe, below one long drawer, supported on bracket feet. 122 cm wide

Boldon Auction Galleries

Lot 575

An Edwardian mahogany single mirror door wardrobe, below one long drawer, supported on bracket feet. 122 cm wide

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A Victorian walnut credenza with gilt metal mounts, marquetry inlay, the central glazed door flanked by two curving glass do

Boldon Auction Galleries

Lot 585

A Victorian walnut credenza with gilt metal mounts, marquetry inlay, the central glazed door flanked by two curving glass doors, supported on a plinth base. 166 cm wide

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A Chapman`s oak two door leaded bookcase supported on turned legs with plain stretchers. 94 cm wide

Boldon Auction Galleries

Lot 601

A Chapman`s oak two door leaded bookcase supported on turned legs with plain stretchers. 94 cm wide

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A walnut Queen Anne style 3 piece bedroom suite comprising serpentine double door wardrobe supported on carved cabriole legs

Boldon Auction Galleries

Lot 603

A walnut Queen Anne style 3 piece bedroom suite comprising serpentine double door wardrobe supported on carved cabriole legs and a serpentine chest of drawers and a dressing chest.

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A small 19th century oak hanging corner cabinet with panelled door. 84 cm wide

Boldon Auction Galleries

Lot 609

A small 19th century oak hanging corner cabinet with panelled door. 84 cm wide

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An Irish George III mahogany sidetable, cross banded and boxwood inlaid, fitted frieze door raised on square tapered legs. H.

High Road Auctions W4

Lot 600

An Irish George III mahogany sidetable, cross banded and boxwood inlaid, fitted frieze door raised on square tapered legs. H. 78cm W. 76cm

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Alexander Picken, Glasgow. A late George III mahogany longcase clock, the case with broken swan neck pediment above a pair of

High Road Auctions W4

Lot 663

Alexander Picken, Glasgow. A late George III mahogany longcase clock, the case with broken swan neck pediment above a pair of fluted columns, the shaped trunk door flanked by fluted quarter pilasters with box base below, set 13 inch broken arch silvered Arabic and Roman dial with centre date pointer, having an 8-day movement with anchor escapement, striking bell, H. 225 cm, W. 53 cm.

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Frederick Hutchison Page THE MOTHERS OF NOSTALGIA signed and dated `73 acrylic on board Kerbel, C. & Wright, J., Fred Pa

Stephan Welz & Co Cape Town

Lot 135

Frederick Hutchison Page THE MOTHERS OF NOSTALGIA signed and dated `73 acrylic on board Kerbel, C. & Wright, J., Fred Page: Ringmaster of the Imagination, Cecil Kerbel & Jean Wright: South Africa, 2011, illustrated in colour on p 101 The Mothers of Nostalgia is an important example of Pages fondness to express innovative surreal topics. The title of the painting challenges our preconceived ideas regarding longing. The figures take on the appearance of passive women beings without normal heads with a male figure, equally without a recognizable head, strolling in the background - possibly species from another world. On taking a closer look at the painting one sees an elegantly dressed lady promenading in a desolate landscape with a female positioned on an altar-type casket hinting to death. These themes are painted behind a double frame with a white door on the right suggesting an entrance to a bizarre world. To add to the mystery a young girl in the right foreground leads a creature-like pet on a leash, while a stump-headed woman alongside holds a baby and possibly looks on. The painting is executed in Pages distinctive painterly style where he applied his superb technique of thinly painted layers to achieve this dreamlike impression. F. S. 1 80 by 115cm

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A FRENCH EIGHT-DAY BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK, CIRCA 1880 the 8cm by 5,5cm rectangular white enamelled dial with Arabic and Roman

Stephan Welz & Co Cape Town

Lot 223

A FRENCH EIGHT-DAY BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK, CIRCA 1880 the 8cm by 5,5cm rectangular white enamelled dial with Arabic and Roman numerals, a four pillar bell striking movement with a later cylinder escapement, the decorated case with glazed door and bevelled panels, the back plate inscribed Moulle EA Dépot Perpétue, shaped handle 10,5cm high excluding the handle Buyers are advised that a service is recommended for clocks purchased 1

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