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Lot 317

° ° Owen Jones - Grammar of Ornament. Illustrated by Examples of Various Styles of Ornament, one

317° ° Owen Jones - Grammar of Ornament. Illustrated by Examples of Various Styles of Ornament, one
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° ° Owen Jones - Grammar of Ornament. Illustrated by Examples of Various Styles of Ornament, one hundred folio plates, drawn on stone by F. Bedfo...

Lot 571

A kit-built Maxwell Hemmens pond yacht style model of a herring drifter, LT100, 120cm long, a well

571A kit-built Maxwell Hemmens pond yacht style model of a herring drifter, LT100, 120cm long, a well
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A kit-built Maxwell Hemmens pond yacht style model of a herring drifter, LT100, 120cm long, a well constructed model with a good level of deck, b...

Lot 375

An Edwardian black silk and ornate sequin fan, a similar fan with carved ebony guards and a fine

375An Edwardian black silk and ornate sequin fan, a similar fan with carved ebony guards and a fine
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An Edwardian black silk and ornate sequin fan, a similar fan with carved ebony guards and a fine gauze fan with painted sprig and butterfly decora...

Lot 351

A large mid 17th century Flemish tapestry (possibly Antwerp) depicting Samson sleeping in the lap of

351A large mid 17th century Flemish tapestry (possibly Antwerp) depicting Samson sleeping in the lap of
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A large mid 17th century Flemish tapestry (possibly Antwerp) depicting Samson sleeping in the lap of Delilah while one of the Philistines is cutti...

Lot 318

A 19th century Kashmir, multi coloured, striped twill, woven wool shawl, with the fringe cut one

318A 19th century Kashmir, multi coloured, striped twill, woven wool shawl, with the fringe cut one
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A 19th century Kashmir, multi coloured, striped twill, woven wool shawl, with the fringe cut one end, 140cm long x 114cm wide ***CONDITION REPOR...

Lot 337

A 19th century Indian fine cream wool embroidered cape, probably made for the European market,

337A 19th century Indian fine cream wool embroidered cape, probably made for the European market,
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A 19th century Indian fine cream wool embroidered cape, probably made for the European market, embroidered in panels of silver metallic thread in ...

Lot 376

Three late 19th century 19th / early 20th century Chinese bone brisé fans***CONDITION REPORT***All

376Three late 19th century 19th / early 20th century Chinese bone brisé fans***CONDITION REPORT***All
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Three late 19th century 19th / early 20th century Chinese bone brisé fans ***CONDITION REPORT*** All three fans are complete, have no damage but...

Lot 458

Nine cribbage boards including a horn example, 'Wills Tobacco' advertising and bone and marquetry

458Nine cribbage boards including a horn example, 'Wills Tobacco' advertising and bone and marquetry
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Nine cribbage boards including a horn example, 'Wills Tobacco' advertising and bone and marquetry examples, largest 42cm in length ***CONDITION ...

Lot 369

An unusual commemorative Carrickmacross lace fan, possibly one made and entered for a group of

369An unusual commemorative Carrickmacross lace fan, possibly one made and entered for a group of
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An unusual commemorative Carrickmacross lace fan, possibly one made and entered for a group of competitions held by the Worshipful Company of Fan ...

Lot 314

A handsome 19th century silk patch worked quilt, worked in repeating octagon shapes, in a large

314A handsome 19th century silk patch worked quilt, worked in repeating octagon shapes, in a large
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A handsome 19th century silk patch worked quilt, worked in repeating octagon shapes, in a large selection of 19th century printed and woven brocad...

Lot 405

A Chinese carved wood figure of a scholar, 19cm***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective

405A Chinese carved wood figure of a scholar, 19cm***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective
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A Chinese carved wood figure of a scholar, 19cm ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine person...

Lot 447

A Victorian glass and brass oil lamp by Jones & Willis, 53cm high***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:-

447A Victorian glass and brass oil lamp by Jones & Willis, 53cm high***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:-
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A Victorian glass and brass oil lamp by Jones & Willis, 53cm high ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised...

Lot 325

A Chinese silk shawl, circa 1900, embroidered with polychrome threads with birds and flowers against

325A Chinese silk shawl, circa 1900, embroidered with polychrome threads with birds and flowers against
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A Chinese silk shawl, circa 1900, embroidered with polychrome threads with birds and flowers against a black silk ground, 164cm sq. ***CONDITION...

Lot 465

An 18th century style Chinese ochre glazed vase, 22.5cm***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:-

465An 18th century style Chinese ochre glazed vase, 22.5cm***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:-
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An 18th century style Chinese ochre glazed vase, 22.5cm ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examin...

Lot 347

A 1930’s large Egyptian appliqué wall hanging, depicting Wadjet, (Goddess and protector of Kings)

347A 1930’s large Egyptian appliqué wall hanging, depicting Wadjet, (Goddess and protector of Kings)
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A 1930’s large Egyptian appliqué wall hanging, depicting Wadjet, (Goddess and protector of Kings) and Amun (God of wind) surrounded by hieroglyphi...

Lot 178

A pair of 10ft Biddenden hardwood gates with galvanised mounts***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:-

178A pair of 10ft Biddenden hardwood gates with galvanised mounts***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:-
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A pair of 10ft Biddenden hardwood gates with galvanised mounts ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to...

Lot 367

A late 19th century hand painted shaped and carved figurative fan, signed, together with a lacquer

367A late 19th century hand painted shaped and carved figurative fan, signed, together with a lacquer
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A late 19th century hand painted shaped and carved figurative fan, signed, together with a lacquer and mother of pearl fan, with matching leaf and...

Lot 463

A Kashan turquoise glazed fritware bowl, Persia, 13th/14th century, 25cm diameter***CONDITION

463A Kashan turquoise glazed fritware bowl, Persia, 13th/14th century, 25cm diameter***CONDITION
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A Kashan turquoise glazed fritware bowl, Persia, 13th/14th century, 25cm diameter ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are ...

Lot 563

Two large Chinese rootwood figures of Guanyin, 57cm high***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:-

563Two large Chinese rootwood figures of Guanyin, 57cm high***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:-
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Two large Chinese rootwood figures of Guanyin, 57cm high ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to exami...

Lot 289

Three Victorian Berlin wool worked cushions possibly of classical biblical scenes, all three

289Three Victorian Berlin wool worked cushions possibly of classical biblical scenes, all three
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Three Victorian Berlin wool worked cushions possibly of classical biblical scenes, all three cushions edged with braiding and fringing, largest cu...

Lot 310

A 1930’s Japanese Kyoto, possibly Nishijin and a Tsumugi hand loomed brocade, woven in fine gold and

310A 1930’s Japanese Kyoto, possibly Nishijin and a Tsumugi hand loomed brocade, woven in fine gold and
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A 1930’s Japanese Kyoto, possibly Nishijin and a Tsumugi hand loomed brocade, woven in fine gold and multi coloured threads, in an abstracted moun...

Lot 363

A 19th century mother of pearl and carved bone fan with ornate printed paper leaf, together with a

363A 19th century mother of pearl and carved bone fan with ornate printed paper leaf, together with a
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A 19th century mother of pearl and carved bone fan with ornate printed paper leaf, together with a similar Spanish fan of dancers, with mother of ...

Lot 555

° ° A quantity of Folio Society books in slip cases including ‘The book of the thousand nights and

555° ° A quantity of Folio Society books in slip cases including ‘The book of the thousand nights and
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° ° A quantity of Folio Society books in slip cases including ‘The book of the thousand nights and one night’, volumes I-IV and ‘The history of t...

Lot 328

Three Victorian white worked petticoats; one two tiered, one lace trimmed with ribboning, the

328Three Victorian white worked petticoats; one two tiered, one lace trimmed with ribboning, the
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Three Victorian white worked petticoats; one two tiered, one lace trimmed with ribboning, the third worked with cutwork border, all approx. 94cm l...

Lot 448

Two cased pairs of binoculars and a brass bugle.***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective

448Two cased pairs of binoculars and a brass bugle.***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective
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Two cased pairs of binoculars and a brass bugle. ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine perso...

Lot 519

A Chinese blue and white brush pot, possibly Republic period, decorated with crayfish, 8.5cm***

519A Chinese blue and white brush pot, possibly Republic period, decorated with crayfish, 8.5cm***
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A Chinese blue and white brush pot, possibly Republic period, decorated with crayfish, 8.5cm ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective...

Lot 452

A 19th/20th century Anglo-Indian brass bound camphorwood roll top writing box, 47.5cm wide***

452A 19th/20th century Anglo-Indian brass bound camphorwood roll top writing box, 47.5cm wide***
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A 19th/20th century Anglo-Indian brass bound camphorwood roll top writing box, 47.5cm wide ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective bu...

Lot 408

An early 19th century shell inlaid cross banded mahogany tea caddy, 26cm wide***CONDITION REPORT***

408An early 19th century shell inlaid cross banded mahogany tea caddy, 26cm wide***CONDITION REPORT***
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An early 19th century shell inlaid cross banded mahogany tea caddy, 26cm wide ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are stro...

Lot 996

Four assorted Chinese white metal filigree and gem set rings, including turquoise and amethyst.***

996Four assorted Chinese white metal filigree and gem set rings, including turquoise and amethyst.***
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Four assorted Chinese white metal filigree and gem set rings, including turquoise and amethyst. ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospecti...

Lot 832

Seven 19th and 20th century folding maps of Sussex; a Pocket County Map series, pub. Chapman and

832Seven 19th and 20th century folding maps of Sussex; a Pocket County Map series, pub. Chapman and
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Seven 19th and 20th century folding maps of Sussex; a Pocket County Map series, pub. Chapman and Hall, a Cruchley’s County Map, a Gall & Inglis Co...

Lot 380

A collection of Edwardian exotic feather hat ornaments, with a collection of coloured ostrich

380A collection of Edwardian exotic feather hat ornaments, with a collection of coloured ostrich
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A collection of Edwardian exotic feather hat ornaments, with a collection of coloured ostrich feathers, two similar feather fans, a lace and anoth...

Lot 443

A pair of Victorian gilt brass candelabra, 51cm high***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:-

443A pair of Victorian gilt brass candelabra, 51cm high***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:-
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A pair of Victorian gilt brass candelabra, 51cm high ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine p...

Lot 521

A Chinese Ming-style crimson glazed pot, 8cm high***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective

521A Chinese Ming-style crimson glazed pot, 8cm high***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective
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A Chinese Ming-style crimson glazed pot, 8cm high ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine pers...

Lot 464

Eleven mixed Scottish and other glass paperweights including Caithness, largest 8.5cm in

464Eleven mixed Scottish and other glass paperweights including Caithness, largest 8.5cm in
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Eleven mixed Scottish and other glass paperweights including Caithness, largest 8.5cm in diameter ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospec...

Lot 429

A bottle of Cattier Clos du Moulin champagne, boxed (lid missing)***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:-

429A bottle of Cattier Clos du Moulin champagne, boxed (lid missing)***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:-
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A bottle of Cattier Clos du Moulin champagne, boxed (lid missing) ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised...

Lot 459

William Plumptre (b.1959), a studio pottery bowl, 30cm sq.***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:-

459William Plumptre (b.1959), a studio pottery bowl, 30cm sq.***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:-
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William Plumptre (b.1959), a studio pottery bowl, 30cm sq. ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to exa...

Lot 504

Twelve 1800-1820 English porcelain coffee cans, including Imari pattern examples***CONDITION

504Twelve 1800-1820 English porcelain coffee cans, including Imari pattern examples***CONDITION
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Twelve 1800-1820 English porcelain coffee cans, including Imari pattern examples ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are s...

Lot 312

Two pairs of late 19th century black velvet silk embroidered slipper fronts (uncut), together with a

312Two pairs of late 19th century black velvet silk embroidered slipper fronts (uncut), together with a
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Two pairs of late 19th century black velvet silk embroidered slipper fronts (uncut), together with a cotton gold thread embroidered cloth, cloth 8...

Lot 440

A group of metalware to include a pair of lead ‘horse’ wall mounts, a copper wall pocket, abrass ‘

440A group of metalware to include a pair of lead ‘horse’ wall mounts, a copper wall pocket, abrass ‘
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A group of metalware to include a pair of lead ‘horse’ wall mounts, a copper wall pocket, a brass ‘scallop shell’ dish, a telescopic three pronged...

Lot 338

A 1920's ladies black striped silk velvet opera coat with a wide white fur collar and cream satin

338A 1920's ladies black striped silk velvet opera coat with a wide white fur collar and cream satin
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A 1920's ladies black striped silk velvet opera coat with a wide white fur collar and cream satin lining. ***CONDITION REPORT*** The coat is in ...

Lot 497

A K&R Kammer & Reinhart /S & H bisque 121 head doll on toddler body, with vintage shoes and socks,

497A K&R Kammer & Reinhart /S & H bisque 121 head doll on toddler body, with vintage shoes and socks,
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A K&R Kammer & Reinhart /S & H bisque 121 head doll on toddler body, with vintage shoes and socks, 49cm, in excellent condition, eyes detached in ...

Lot 436

A collection of late 19th and early 20th century Wedgwood items***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:-

436A collection of late 19th and early 20th century Wedgwood items***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:-
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A collection of late 19th and early 20th century Wedgwood items ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised t...

Lot 366

A late Victorian Chantilly black lace and tortoiseshell fan with a central painted cartouche and a

366A late Victorian Chantilly black lace and tortoiseshell fan with a central painted cartouche and a
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A late Victorian Chantilly black lace and tortoiseshell fan with a central painted cartouche and a mother of pearl and hand painted fairy and cher...

Lot 518

A Newlyn copper matchbox cover, decorated with a fish, 7.5cm wide***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:-

518A Newlyn copper matchbox cover, decorated with a fish, 7.5cm wide***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:-
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A Newlyn copper matchbox cover, decorated with a fish, 7.5cm wide ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised...

Lot 266

A 19th century Turkish towel, embroidered with flower motifs, in pastel shades, with fine silk

266A 19th century Turkish towel, embroidered with flower motifs, in pastel shades, with fine silk
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A 19th century Turkish towel, embroidered with flower motifs, in pastel shades, with fine silk fringing embroidered onto a fine hand spun linen, w...

Lot 502

Twelve 1800-1820 English porcelain coffee cans, including Imari pattern examples***CONDITION

502Twelve 1800-1820 English porcelain coffee cans, including Imari pattern examples***CONDITION
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Twelve 1800-1820 English porcelain coffee cans, including Imari pattern examples ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are s...

Lot 831

Surrey and Sussex map, by Nathaniel Coltman, pub. Laurie and Whittle, dated 1807, folding map in

831Surrey and Sussex map, by Nathaniel Coltman, pub. Laurie and Whittle, dated 1807, folding map in
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Surrey and Sussex map, by Nathaniel Coltman, pub. Laurie and Whittle, dated 1807, folding map in slip case, 57 x 71cm ***CONDITION REPORT*** P...

Lot 320

A framed early 20th century Chinese silk embroidered shawl, embroidered with chickens, ducks, flying

320A framed early 20th century Chinese silk embroidered shawl, embroidered with chickens, ducks, flying
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A framed early 20th century Chinese silk embroidered shawl, embroidered with chickens, ducks, flying birds and insects amongst bamboo and flowerin...

Lot 322

A late 19th / early 20th century cream silk fringed shawl, embroidered with all over polychrome silk

322A late 19th / early 20th century cream silk fringed shawl, embroidered with all over polychrome silk
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A late 19th / early 20th century cream silk fringed shawl, embroidered with all over polychrome silk floral motifs, 130 x 150cm not including frin...

Lot 535

A quantity of Britains and other diecast farm animals, figures and accessories***CONDITION

535A quantity of Britains and other diecast farm animals, figures and accessories***CONDITION
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A quantity of Britains and other diecast farm animals, figures and accessories ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are str...

Lot 276

An 1860’s, reversible woven wool Paisley shawl, woven with green, red, ochre and brown, with a woven

276An 1860’s, reversible woven wool Paisley shawl, woven with green, red, ochre and brown, with a woven
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An 1860’s, reversible woven wool Paisley shawl, woven with green, red, ochre and brown, with a woven border and fringing both ends. 166cm wide x 1...

Lot 339

An Edwardian mushroom wool evening cape, decorated with silk ribbon worked strapping and ornate

339An Edwardian mushroom wool evening cape, decorated with silk ribbon worked strapping and ornate
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An Edwardian mushroom wool evening cape, decorated with silk ribbon worked strapping and ornate appliquéd fine braiding across the shoulders and u...

Lot 382

An early 20th century Royal Court tail coat or levee dress with gilt embroidery to collar and

382An early 20th century Royal Court tail coat or levee dress with gilt embroidery to collar and
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An early 20th century Royal Court tail coat or levee dress with gilt embroidery to collar and cuffs ***CONDITION REPORT*** No insect damage; ten...

Lot 221

A pair of William IV and later mahogany ‘bedpost’ torchere stands, height 139cm***CONDITION

221A pair of William IV and later mahogany ‘bedpost’ torchere stands, height 139cm***CONDITION
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A pair of William IV and later mahogany ‘bedpost’ torchere stands, height 139cm ***CONDITION REPORT*** PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are st...

Lot 284

An Indian Varansi, 1980’s, hand woven silk sari by Mohammad Jafar Ali, woven in traditional style as

284An Indian Varansi, 1980’s, hand woven silk sari by Mohammad Jafar Ali, woven in traditional style as
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An Indian Varansi, 1980’s, hand woven silk sari by Mohammad Jafar Ali, woven in traditional style as a wedding sari, unused, 620cm long, 115cm wid...

Lot 273

A later sample panel of William Morris ‘Bird’ design, jacquard-woven woollen double cloth,

273A later sample panel of William Morris ‘Bird’ design, jacquard-woven woollen double cloth,
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A later sample panel of William Morris ‘Bird’ design, jacquard-woven woollen double cloth, furnishing fabric. Originally manufactured in 1877-1888...

Lot 260

An early 20th century North Indian cotton yellow silk hand embroidered panel, with wide

260An early 20th century North Indian cotton yellow silk hand embroidered panel, with wide
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An early 20th century North Indian cotton yellow silk hand embroidered panel, with wide embroidered borders and all over stylistic spot motifs *...

Lot 292

A very large Victorian Berlin wool worked cushion of possibly Queen Victoria's daughters on

292A very large Victorian Berlin wool worked cushion of possibly Queen Victoria's daughters on
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A very large Victorian Berlin wool worked cushion of possibly Queen Victoria's daughters on horseback being led by a gentleman in uniform, the cus...

Lot 360

Two Edwardian early 1920’s feather fans with unusual bird decoration together with a peacock fan,

360Two Edwardian early 1920’s feather fans with unusual bird decoration together with a peacock fan,
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Two Edwardian early 1920’s feather fans with unusual bird decoration together with a peacock fan, one with cream Bakelite handle and guards, feath...

Lot 372

Six Edwardian novelty and unusual fans, some possibly bought during a Grand Tour.***CONDITION

372Six Edwardian novelty and unusual fans, some possibly bought during a Grand Tour.***CONDITION
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Six Edwardian novelty and unusual fans, some possibly bought during a Grand Tour. ***CONDITION REPORT*** The mother of pearl fan has a very dama...

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