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A SUPERB PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY TERRESTRIAL AND CELESTIAL

A SUPERB LALIQUE SWAN TABLE CENTREPIECE formed as two

A VERY GOOD LOUIS XVI ORMOLU AND BRONZE CLOCK by

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Haslemere, Surrey, United Kingdom

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Fine Antiques and Collectables

John Nicholson Auctioneers

To include Carpets, Furniture, Glass, Porcelain, A large collection of Moorcroft Pottery, Clocks, Bronzes, Ornaments, Objets, Jewellery and Silver

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A PERSIAN QASHQAI RUG, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, blue ground: A PERSIAN QASHQAI RUG, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, blue ground with three large medallions. 7ft 8ins x 5ft 0ins.

1001: A PERSIAN QASHQAI RUG, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, blue groundEst. £250-£350Lot Passed

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A PERSIAN BIDJAR RUG, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, Garous: A PERSIAN BIDJAR RUG, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, Garous design, rust ground with stylised decoration. 5ft 4ins x 3ft 9ins.

1002: A PERSIAN BIDJAR RUG, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, GarousEst. £450-£550

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A NORTH EAST PERSIAN SARKHAS SILK RUG, beige ground: A NORTH EAST PERSIAN SARKHAS SILK RUG, beige ground with Caucasian Perdidil design. 5ft 9ins x 3ft 10ins.

1003: A NORTH EAST PERSIAN SARKHAS SILK RUG, beige groundEst. £400-£600

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AN AFGHAN KELIM CARPET, of typical form. 7ft 5ins x: AN AFGHAN KELIM CARPET, of typical form. 7ft 5ins x 5ft 10ins.

1004: AN AFGHAN KELIM CARPET, of typical form. 7ft 5ins xEst. £70-£90

A PERSIAN ISFAHAN CARPET, red ground with central: A PERSIAN ISFAHAN CARPET, red ground with central medallion, urns of flowers in a conforming border (slight damage and wear). 6ft 8ins x 4ft 8ins.

1005: A PERSIAN ISFAHAN CARPET, red ground with centralEst. £100-£150Lot Passed

A PERSIAN MAHAL HALL CARPET, dark blue ground, with: A PERSIAN MAHAL HALL CARPET, dark blue ground, with floral decoration, in a similar red ground border. 11ft 9ins x 4ft 7ins.

1006: A PERSIAN MAHAL HALL CARPET, dark blue ground, withEst. £200-£300Lot Passed

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A GOOD 18TH CENTURY OAK LADDER BACK ARMCHAIR, with: A GOOD 18TH CENTURY OAK LADDER BACK ARMCHAIR, with rushwork seat.

1011: A GOOD 18TH CENTURY OAK LADDER BACK ARMCHAIR, withEst. £80-£100

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A GOOD SMALL 18TH CENTURY BUREAU, with fall front,: A GOOD SMALL 18TH CENTURY BUREAU, with fall front, fitted interior with well, two short and two long drawers below with brass handles, and supported on bracket feet. 2ft 3ins wide x 3ft 1ins high.

1012: A GOOD SMALL 18TH CENTURY BUREAU, with fall front,Est. £100-£200

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A COMPOSITE SET OF SIX 18TH CENTURY OAK YORKSHIRE: A COMPOSITE SET OF SIX 18TH CENTURY OAK YORKSHIRE CHAIRS, with high solid backs and seats, turned supports and plain uniting stretchers with cushions.

1013: A COMPOSITE SET OF SIX 18TH CENTURY OAK YORKSHIREEst. £200-£400

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A VERY EARLY 14TH-15TH CENTURY CAST IRON DOOR, probably: A VERY EARLY 14TH-15TH CENTURY CAST IRON DOOR, probably GERMAN, with a three action bolt lock. 6ft 5ins high x 3ft 6ins wide. Removed from the cellar if a dungeon in Germany.

1014: A VERY EARLY 14TH-15TH CENTURY CAST IRON DOOR, probablyEst. £1,000-£2,000

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A GOOD 18TH CENTURY FRENCH OAK PRESS CUPBOARD, with a: A GOOD 18TH CENTURY FRENCH OAK PRESS CUPBOARD, with a carved and moulded cornice, two panelled doors, the bombe base with two short and two long drawers on curving feet. 8ft 0ins high x 6ft 0ins

1016: A GOOD 18TH CENTURY FRENCH OAK PRESS CUPBOARD, with aEst. £600-£800

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A GOOD 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL PAINTED PINE CORNER: A GOOD 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL PAINTED PINE CORNER CUPBOARD, with a shaped and carved cornice, two doors over three drawers and two further doors, all painted with figures in a landscape. 7ft 4ins

1017: A GOOD 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL PAINTED PINE CORNEREst. £600-£800

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AN 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL PAINTED PINE HANGING: AN 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL PAINTED PINE HANGING BOWFRONT CORNER CUPBOARD, painted with figures in a courtyard. 4ft 0ins high x 2ft 0ins wide x 1ft 4ins deep.

1018: AN 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL PAINTED PINE HANGINGEst. £300-£400

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AN 18TH/19TH CENTURY AUSTRIAN PAINTED PINE CUPBOARD,: AN 18TH/19TH CENTURY AUSTRIAN PAINTED PINE CUPBOARD, with a single door, canted sides, all painted with panels of flowers. 6ft 0ins high x 4ft 0ins wide x 1ft 9ins deep.

1019: AN 18TH/19TH CENTURY AUSTRIAN PAINTED PINE CUPBOARD,Est. £300-£400

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A GOOD 19TH CENTURY CARVED WALNUT FRAMED ARMCHAIR, with: A GOOD 19TH CENTURY CARVED WALNUT FRAMED ARMCHAIR, with tapestry upholstery.

1020: A GOOD 19TH CENTURY CARVED WALNUT FRAMED ARMCHAIR, withEst. £150-£200

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A 19TH CENTURY CARVED BEECH FRAMED ARMCHAIR, with: A 19TH CENTURY CARVED BEECH FRAMED ARMCHAIR, with tapestry upholstery.

1021: A 19TH CENTURY CARVED BEECH FRAMED ARMCHAIR, withEst. £80-£100

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A SMALL REGENCY GILT FRAMED PIER MIRROR, with reverse: A SMALL REGENCY GILT FRAMED PIER MIRROR, with reverse painted frieze. 22.25ins high x 12.75ins wide.

1022: A SMALL REGENCY GILT FRAMED PIER MIRROR, with reverseEst. £100-£150

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A GOOD PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS, the: A GOOD PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS, the circular backs with painted crests, solid seats on turned legs.

1023: A GOOD PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS, theEst. £300-£500

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A GOOD 19TH CENTURY CARVED MAHOGANY FOLDING SCREEN,: A GOOD 19TH CENTURY CARVED MAHOGANY FOLDING SCREEN, with three glazed panels on four curving legs, with claw and ball feet and castors. 3ft 7.5ins high x 2ft 0ins wide (closed).

1024: A GOOD 19TH CENTURY CARVED MAHOGANY FOLDING SCREEN,Est. £200-£300

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A GEORGE II DESIGN MAHOGANY FOLD-OVER TOP CARD TABLE,: A GEORGE II DESIGN MAHOGANY FOLD-OVER TOP CARD TABLE, with carved edges, green baize cover and counter wells, and supported on cabriole legs ending in claw feet. 2ft 11ins wide.

1026: A GEORGE II DESIGN MAHOGANY FOLD-OVER TOP CARD TABLE,Est. £100-£150

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A MAHOGANY CENTRE TABLE, possibly 18th century, with: A MAHOGANY CENTRE TABLE, possibly 18th century, with moulded top of serpentine outline, pierced shell carved frieze, on carved "C Scroll" cabriole legs, (later painted). 3ft 0ins long x 2ft 6ins

1027: A MAHOGANY CENTRE TABLE, possibly 18th century, withEst. £250-£500

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A SET OF SIX 19TH CENTURY YEW AND ELM WINDSOR: A SET OF SIX 19TH CENTURY YEW AND ELM WINDSOR ARMCHAIRS, with pierced back splats, and crinoline stretchers.Height to top of arms approx. 27”Height to top of backs approx. 35”

1028: A SET OF SIX 19TH CENTURY YEW AND ELM WINDSOREst. £800-£1,200

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY OVAL WINE COOLER, with brass: A GEORGE III MAHOGANY OVAL WINE COOLER, with brass handles, tapering square legs with brass castors. 2ft 1ins wide x 2ft 3ins high.

1029: A GEORGE III MAHOGANY OVAL WINE COOLER, with brassEst. £80-£120

AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD INLAID BUREAU: AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD INLAID BUREAU BOOKCASE, with swan neck pediment, pair of astragal glazed doors, on inlaid fall flap over four drawers, on bracket feet. 7ft 8ins high x 3ft 2ins

1030: AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD INLAID BUREAUEst. £150-£250Lot Passed

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