for our Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 15th of May 2013
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| 236 | A late Victorian slate mantel timepiece of architectural form, having an Arabic enamelled dial, set 8 day movement, 12"h x 17"w x 6"d | 20-40 |
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| 237 | A French Art Deco rouge marble clock case surmounted by spelter figures of a cherub and reclining young girl 10.5"h x 16"w x 5"d | 50-75 |
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| 238 | A Sheraton style mahogany mantel clock having silvered Arabic dial with breguet numerals, set 8 day movement striking bell, af, the case inlaid with walnut and boxwood 10.5"h x 19"w x 6"d together with a Gilbert simulated slate mantel clock | 30-50 |
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| 239 | Aubert & Klaftenberger, 157 Regent Street, London. An unusual walnut floor-standing domestic regulator in the Gothic taste circa 1865. The single train movement with dead beat escapement, set silvered Roman chapter ring with outer minute track and second subsidiary dial, incorporating an unusual brass and glass rod pendulum, fitted 12 brass capped mercury vials with adjustment pointer to base. The case, with foliate carved and pierced cornice above a hollow high relief carved band of flowers, the door with arched apertures flanked by flower heads and lattice pilasters, raised on chamfered and shaped plinth base 79.5"h x 18"w x 14"d ILLUSTRATED FRONT COVER Aubert & Klaftenberger was created in 1835 by an International partnership of 2 watch retailers, the London based C.J. Klaftenberger and D.F. Aubert of Geneva. The firm was held in high esteem by Prince Albert, receiving regular orders for clocks and watches from 1845 onwards and favoured by both the Queen and the Prince as the supplier of watches to be presented as gifts. The Company was also contributor to the Horological Section of the Great Exhibition, winning the Honourable Mention from the Jury. In 1859 Aubert & Klaftenberger were awarded a Royal Warrant | 5000-8000 |
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| 240 | A Dutch wall clock, fitted a thermometer and barometer, case wormed | 30-50 |
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| 251 | A gilt metal Corinthian column table lamp 20" | 20-40 |
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| 252 | A Continental metal milk churn | 70-100 |
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| 254 | A Scandalli Vibrante Three bass vintage piano accordion with 120 buttons | 30-50 |
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| 255 | An Art Deco style bronze figure of a dancing lady raised on a socle marble base 23" | 160-220 |
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| 256 | A bundle of various walking sticks | 20-30 |
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| 257 | A copper helmet shaped coal scuttle | 20-30 |
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| 258 | A 19th Century tusk 27" | 20-30 |
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| 259 | A shepherd's crook with iron crozier 9" high | 30-50 |
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| 260 | A Carlo Rossi Italia bass vintage piano accordion with 60 buttons, cased | 30-50 |
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| 261 | A copper square chestnut roaster with iron handle, a poker and a copper jardiniere | 20-30 |
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| 262 | W A Webb Ltd, London, a pair of early 20th Century lacquered brass laboratory scales 16"h x 16"w x 9"d | 20-30 |
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| 263 | A model of top sail schooner Lilla Dan 27", contained in a glazed display cabinet | 60-80 |
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| 264 | A lady's coat with fur trim by Cresta | 10-20 |
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| 265 | A gilt spelter figure of an Arab horseman with hawk, f, | 550-650 |
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| 266 | A lady's three quarter length light brown mink fur coat | 20-30 |
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| 267 | An Escalado racing game | 20-30 |
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| 268 | A pair of brass bullet shaped hanging planters 11" | 20-30 |
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| 269 | A circular gilt metal and glass light fitting 12" | 50-75 |
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| 270 | An Oriental green Eastern carved hardstone shaped teapot 5" together with 1 volume The Complete Picture "Eight Noble Steeds" etc | 30-50 |
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| 272 | A Soprani accordion with 71 buttons, complete with carrying case | 20-30 |
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