A pair of carved oak heraldic newel finials formed as busts of unicorns English, late 19th/early...

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A pair of carved oak heraldic newel finials formed as busts of unicorns English, late 19th/early 20th century Modelled with flowing manes, alert eyes and mouths open, with cross crosslets on the sides of their necks, both lacking horns, 29cm high, 17cm wide, 23cm deep For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A pair of carved oak heraldic newel finials formed as busts of unicorns English, late 19th/early...

Lot 0135

Estimate £800-£1,200

Oct 6, 2026, 9:13 AM EDT

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£800

Vernacular Furniture, Naïve Art, and Textiles

Sep 28, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

London, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom

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A carved wood polychrome and gilt decorative wood fairground carousel lion Probably early 20th...

£1,800

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A large printed modern wall hanging depicting a Flemish 'Feuilles de Choux' tapestry

£240

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£130

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£140

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£260

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£100

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£800

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£100

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£600

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£100

An 18th century French gilt copper chatelaine: An 18th century French gilt copper chatelaine Of tapering form, the belt hook with relief rocaille and figural decoration, the chain comprised of shell links, hung with a vinaigrette, a thimble

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£500

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£320

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£600

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£120

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£110

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£180

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£2,400

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£120

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A pair of 15th century English oak roof or hammer beam angels

£3,000

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