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Auctions ' A SALE FOR CONNOISSEURS AND COLLECTORS AN EXCEPTIONAL SALE OF ANTIQUES . AND FINE ART INCLUDING MANY RARE ITEMS To be sold by Public Auction THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, AT 11 a.m. at the Horticultural Society’s Hall, cnr Cambridge Terrace and Gloucester Street. A COMPREHENSIVE CATALOGUE comprises a fine assortment of Georgian. Victorian and Early Colonial furniture in walnut, mahogany, oak and kauri, including a superb early Victorian double back settee in walnut, early Victorian sea chest. William IV mahogany 6 drawer chest, early Victorian small mahogany chiffonier. 4 balloon back dining chairs in walnut, early English cottage table in oak with 4 matching chairs, early Victorian Prieudieu chair in walnut, early Victorian mahogany dining table, set of kauri dining chairs, mahogany music cabinet, mahogany display cabinet, magnificent 3 fold old screen with embroidered panels, a superb large genuine 19th Century French convex mirror, Georgian Pembroke table in mahogany, fine pair of library armchairs in hide, ornate oriental inlaid pedestal in rosewood, early Victorian walnut lady’s chair, Victorian walnut sewing table, together with a considerable number of fine occasional tables, many chairs (some quite exceptional), various mirrors, including a cheval wall mirror, English G.P.O. wall post box, walking stick, jardiniere, etc. An impressive grandfather clock in mahogany and some early Persian rugs of exceptional quality. The interesting paintings include works by P. Van der Velden, M. O. Stoddard, Sydney Thompson, Samuel Prout. R. A. K. Marshall, Elizabeth Kelly, A. A. Deans, and 2 fine 19th Century Italian water colours by Ollivetti and Lassi, etc. Mfa kw ■ . . y . n *. ■: " . ' 4 ■■ ''■xXy Is, , v? ■'■■■' —x* 'L/ ' ~~ >-<■ ‘ Pair 18th Century Bronze Dore and Porcelain Candelabra Outstanding early Ceramics including a magnificent pair of 18lh Century French 6 light candelabra, signed by J. G. Moitte (as illustrated), an important pair of early 19th Century Coalbrookdale floral encrusted tall vases (as illustrated), rare late 18th Century Sunderland Lustre ware jug. early 19th Century Mazarine in Chinese export porcelain, together with pieces of early Minton, Wedgwood, etc. An important large collection of ceramics including many signed pieces in Royal Worcester, by H. Stinton. H. H. Price, M. Blake, P. D. Love, L. Maybury. Freeman, Ayrton, etc. Hutschenreuther pieces including an elegant pair of Balinese dancer figures, a fine German Folk Tale animal and bird group, etc. There are fine Royal Doulton figures, and many attractive pieces m Royal Worcester, Burslem, Lambeth and Royal Doulton, Moorcroft, Ruskin pottery. Royal Copenhagen, Noritake. Hainmersley, Limoges. Paragon, Royal Crown Derby, Coalport, Burslem Doulton 18 piece dinner set, Lambeth Doulton jardiniere, Royal Doulton bedroomset etc. „ .fWU wi JxfL Joik Pair Early 19th Century Coalbrookdale Vases The important Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian sterling silver including 18th Century cream jug, George 111 Irish serving spoons. William IV large fish slice and wine label, early French silver including flatware, rosewater bottle, scent flask, etc. Good Victorian pieces including pierced work ornamental dish, open salts, circular plate, matching fruit knives and forks in silver with Mother of Pearl handles, fish servers, sugar tongs, etc. Other useful pieces including vases, open salts, silver lidded toilet jars, coffee spoons, napkin rings, etc. A large assortment of 75 lots of jewellery including many important pieces including a solitaire 2ct diamond and platinum ring, a floral spray and drop diamond pendant, ruby and diamond drop ear-rings with matching pendant, 18ct gold diamond and pearl floral spray brooch, 15ct gold star brooch of turquoise and pearls. An important diamond set, platinum cased lady’s dress watch (92 diamonds), historical 15ct gold pendant miniature Maori Wahaika (original M.L.C. free rail pass), large marquis diamond cluster ring (19 diamonds), emerald and diamond bar brooch, several sets of diamond ear-rings together with numerous pieces of diamond, ruby, opal, cameo and pearl jewellery including brooches, ear-rings, pendants, rings, bracelets, etc., and many gold and silver chains, bangles, bracelets, etc., and antique gold nugget stick pin. The objects D’Vertu include many rare, small period pieces including a' horn snuff box Inlaid with silver arid gold, Sampson Mordan hall marked scent flask (1884), colourful French miniature (signed piece), Victorian child’s tea service, doll’s house furniture by maker of furniture for Queen Mary’s dolls house, important framed set of 3 Stevengraphs, old ivory miniature tape measure, an old carved Chinese toggle, etc. Other fine oriental wares include a 19th Century carved ivory box (tiger’s head), cloisonne lidded urn (an exceptional piece), etc. Interesting collection of unusual items including 2 rare late 19th Century French trade advert plates, a large Italian glass wine carafe, a number of well carved late 19th Century Maori walking sticks, an early Colonial miniature scotch chest in kauri, a traveller’s chess set, portable Mah Jong Set and a collection of early N.Z. Stoneware Bottles, etc. The glassware and crystal including very fine pieces of Victorian glass including vases, bowls, decanters, wine glasses, liqueur set with silver overlay, etc. Crystal including some magnificent vases, decanters and pedestal serving bowl, Queen Elizabeth n Coronation souvenir water set, a limited edition toasting goblet No. 147/300 marking 10th British Commonwealth Games 1974, Venetian glass lustre and a named Lalique Art Nouveau scent bottle. A wide assortment of metalwares including a Sheffield plate, sugar bowl, an elegant claret jug, an important 5 piece tea and coffee service and matching large oval tray. An early Victorian copper bed warming pan, old French copper chocolate pot, large early 19th Century copper bar jug, copper serving tray, impressive brass jardiniere, large brass serving tray, brass candlesticks, etc. Objects D’art include a tall bronze of dancing girl, etc. Various coins including early N.Z. trade tokens, and watches including elegant pendant watch for lady, etc., etc. Fully descriptive catalogues available .at $2. Viewing at the Hall: Wednesday, November 4.10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.. and from 9 a.m. morning of sale. McCROSTIES FINE ART AUCTIONS, LTD. 182 HEREFORD STREET. CHRISTCHURCH, PHONE 68-669.