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Auction date Thursday 15 April 2021
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Viewing
Monday 12th April 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 13th April 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 14th April 10am - 4pm
Dewlish House, Dewlish, Dorset, DT2 7NF

Auction
Thursday 15th April at 10.30am
Duke's, Brewery Square, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1GA

Collection
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Total lots: 439

A RARE VICTORIAN NEW ZEALAND OCCASIONAL TABLE
Lot 273 Sold
A RARE VICTORIAN NEW ZEALAND OCCASIONAL TABLE
the facetted top inlaid with a distinctive circular fan-shaped panel within banded borders, on a turned baluster shaft applied with turned roundels and on three leaf and cabochon-carved cabriole legs,
46cm diameter x 72.5cm high

The distinctive form of this table with the brass-mounted slot-in legs is indicative of a New Zealand origin, circa 1860.
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
13 April 2021
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A FINE GEORGE II MAHOGANY POLE SCREEN
Lot 274 Sold
A FINE GEORGE II MAHOGANY POLE SCREEN
with an oval petit point banner worked with lovers in a landscape serenaded by a musician, with a castle on a hill beyond, and enclosed by a foliate border, the tripod base with acanthus-carved column and rocaille-carved cabriole legs with bold curling leaves at the top and ending in claw and ball feet,
77cm x 59cm

This exceptional pole screen may be compared to others in the great 20th century collections of English furniture assembled under the guidance of Percival Griffiths.
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
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A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD OCCASIONAL TABLE
Lot 275 Sold
A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD OCCASIONAL TABLE
of Sheraton design, the circular top with a broad band of satinwood edged with tulipwood and stringing, on four swept legs joined by a banded circlet stretcher, on brass toe caps and castors,
56cm dia. x 73.5cm high
Hammer price: £1,300
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
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A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY TABLE
Lot 276 Unsold
A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY TABLE
with an inset circular marble top in a leaf-carved border, on a triform base carved with masks and leafage ending in a scroll and centred by a leaf-carved urn with a berried finial, on paw feet,
51cm dia. x 76cm high
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
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A FINE VICTORIAN BURR OAK EXTENDING DINING TABLE,
Lot 277 Sold
A FINE VICTORIAN BURR OAK EXTENDING DINING TABLE,
the rectangular top with a bold moulded and ebonised edge and opening to accommodate four additional leaves, on four tulip-carved turned and fluted tapering legs ending in toe caps and castors,
142cm wide x 370cm long (extended) x 74cm high
Hammer price: £3,800
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
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A GEORGE II STYLE PINE BOOK CASE
Lot 278 Unsold
A GEORGE II STYLE PINE BOOK CASE
in the manner of William Kent, the glazed upper section with a central section with a triangular broken-arch pediment centred by a shell, over an arched door flanked by narrow glazed cupboards, the base with carved borders and four panelled cupboards on a moulded and carved plinth, 124cm wide x 43cm deep x 200cm high
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
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AN ANGLO INDIAN TEAK BUREAU BOOKCASE, CIRCA 1800
Lot 279 Sold
AN ANGLO INDIAN TEAK BUREAU BOOKCASE, CIRCA 1800
the dentil cornice above a pair of arched astragal glazed panel doors enclosing shelves, the lower…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
13 April 2021
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A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY LIBRARY BOOKCASE, CIRCA 1880
Lot 280 Sold
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY LIBRARY BOOKCASE, CIRCA 1880
the upper section with a moulded cornice above open adjustable shelves, below are two panelled cupboard doors opening to reveal shelves, raised on a plinth base, 138cm wide x 38cm deep
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £500 - £800
13 April 2021
13 April 2021
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY LINEN PRESS
Lot 281 Sold
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY LINEN PRESS
the upper section with a pair of doors carved with rococo-cartouches with leafy scrolls, foliage and rocaille-work enclosing sliding trays which are secured in grooves carved in the back of the doors when they are closed, the base with two short and one long drawer, flanked by curved corners and ending in similarly moulded shaped bracket feet,
128.5cm wide x 60cm deep x 152cm high
Hammer price: £7,400
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
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A DUTCH BURR WALNUT BAROQUE ARMOIRE,
Lot 282 Sold
A DUTCH BURR WALNUT BAROQUE ARMOIRE,
18th century, the upper section with a domed and shaped top applied with carving over a pair of…
Hammer price: £1,400
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
AN IMPORTANT EARLY GEORGE III GILTWOOD AND CARTON PIERRE MIRROR
Lot 283 Sold
AN IMPORTANT EARLY GEORGE III GILTWOOD AND CARTON PIERRE MIRROR
in the manner of John Linnell, with a central rectangular plate beneath an arched plate flanked by fluted columns with leafy capitals enclosed by a border of multiple mirror plates, the frame composed of leafy scrolls, rocaille-work, cascading flowers, garlands and acanthus,
230cm high x 139cm wide

This monumental rococo pier mirror may be compared to another in the Collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Hammer price: £16,000
Estimate: £15,000 - £25,000
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A LOUIS XV WALNUT BOWFRONT COMMODE,
Lot 284 Sold
A LOUIS XV WALNUT BOWFRONT COMMODE,
the rectangular rouge and grey marble top with a moulded edge, over two short and two long drawers with crossbanded fronts, with gilt-metal channeling between the drawers and bold drop-handles cast with leafage and flowers and centred by conforming masks, the undulating apron with a stylised shell flanked by leafy fronds and the channelled corners continuing to shaped feet with conforming mounts,
122cm wide x 61cm deep x 78.5cm high
Hammer price: £1,400
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
13 April 2021
13 April 2021
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND INLAID SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1770
Lot 285 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND INLAID SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1770
the shaped top with a moulded edge,
above a simulated fluted frieze and four long graduated drawers flanked by inlaid stop fluted…
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
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A PAIR OF GILTWOOD CONSOLE TABLES
Lot 286 Unsold
A PAIR OF GILTWOOD CONSOLE TABLES
18th century, probably North Italian, with pierced “C”-scroll and shell-carved frieze, on double scroll legs conjoined by a shell-carved stretcher, with “Rosso Antico” marble tops, 91cm high x 131cm wide x 64cm deep
Estimate: £8,000 - £15,000
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A GEORGE II MAHOGANY LIBRARY CABINET
Lot 287 Unsold
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY LIBRARY CABINET
in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the upper section with a moulded and key-pattern dentilled cornice over a mirrored door with carved pagoda-shaped glazing bars enclosing an interior of shelves and seven small drawers with ring handles, the projecting base with a pair of panelled cupboards enclosing three graduated drawers over an apron carved with stylised acanthus leaves alternating with oval cabochons and on cabriole legs ending in knurled toes,
57cm wide x 50cm deep x 190cm high
Estimate: £15,000 - £25,000
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
AN IMPORTANT HENRY VIII OAK BEDSTEAD,
Lot 288 Sold
AN IMPORTANT HENRY VIII OAK BEDSTEAD,
late 15th/early 16th century with old repairs and replacements , the panelled tester with moulded and castellated borders and supported at the front by a very unusual pair of bedposts of hexagonal section carved with wide chevrons and a massive foliate clasp, the panelled headboard with chevon-carved pilasters and eight panels carved
with stylised flowerhead in lozenges, 192cm high x 207cm long x 124cm wide.Provenance: The renowned…
Hammer price: £20,000
Estimate: £10,000 - £20,000
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A CARVED OAK HALF-TESTER BED,
Lot 289 Sold
A CARVED OAK HALF-TESTER BED,
17th century style, the pediment carved with arcaded lunettes and pendant finials, on architectural moulded columns, the head and base boards with lozenge-carved panels and acorn finials, 225cm high x 160cm wide x 220cm long
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
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A SET OF CURTAINS IN TEAL WITH FLORAL PRINT,
Lot 289a Sold
A SET OF CURTAINS IN TEAL WITH FLORAL PRINT,
with a set of pink curtains, and a short set of curtains in white floral designs (3)

To be removed at the buyers risk and expense
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £40 - £80
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15 April 2021
A TUSCAN OAK SIDE TABLE
Lot 290 Sold
A TUSCAN OAK SIDE TABLE
17th century, the rectangular top with a single frieze drawer, on twist legs conjoined by moulded stretchers terminating in compressed bun feet, 74cm high x 92cm long x 74cm wide x
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £400 - £600
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15 April 2021
PAIR OF SINGLE DIVAN BEDS
Lot 291 Sold
PAIR OF SINGLE DIVAN BEDS
with floral print headboards and covers en suite 
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £100 - £200
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A DOUBLE DIVAN BED,
Lot 291a Sold
A DOUBLE DIVAN BED,
with a pair of side tables and a set of curtains in matched upholstery (3)
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £100 - £200
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15 April 2021
A PAIR OF PAINTED CAST METAL SINGLE BEDS
Lot 292 Sold
A PAIR OF PAINTED CAST METAL SINGLE BEDS
the headboard with brass rails and finials
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £100 - £200
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15 April 2021
A SINGLE DIVAN BED,
Lot 292a Sold
A SINGLE DIVAN BED,
with an upholstered floral headboard
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £20 - £40
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
A SET OF TWELVE VICTORIAN PALE OAK DINING CHAIRS
Lot 293 Unsold
A SET OF TWELVE VICTORIAN PALE OAK DINING CHAIRS
by Lamb of Manchester, with rectangular backs carved with Gothic roundels over padded seats, on turned front legs and outswept back legs. Comprising a pair of elbow chairs with padded arms and ten single chairs, the elbow chairs 63cm wide x 90cm high (12)
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
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15 April 2021
A BLUTHNER MAHOGANY CASED BOUDOIR GRAND PIANOFORTE
Lot 294 Unsold
A BLUTHNER MAHOGANY CASED BOUDOIR GRAND PIANOFORTE
on square tapering legs and castors, inscribed "Bluthner Leipzig no. 00343", 195cm x 147cm
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARCHITECT'S CABINET, CIRCA 1770
Lot 295 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARCHITECT'S CABINET, CIRCA 1770
the hinged rectangular top above a blind fret carved frieze, the inverted breakfront below fitted…
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £400 - £600
13 April 2021
13 April 2021
A SET OF CURTAINS PRINTED WITH BUTTERFLY AND FLORA,
Lot 295a Sold
A SET OF CURTAINS PRINTED WITH BUTTERFLY AND FLORA,
with a matched side table, and another set of curtains in all over floral pattern, with a matched side table (4)

To be removed at the buyers risk and expense
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £50 - £100
13 April 2021
13 April 2021
A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL PEDESTAL TABLES
Lot 296 Sold
A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL PEDESTAL TABLES
19th century, with circular mirrored tops, decorated in pastel shades of green and blue on a cream ground, the columns on trefoil bases carved with ecclesiastical busts and cherubs heads,
74cm high x 36cm wide (2)
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
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15 April 2021
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY BACHELOR'S CHEST
Lot 297 Sold
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY BACHELOR'S CHEST
of unusual form, the folding rectangular top with a moulded edge over an arrangement of five simulated drawers and a brushing slide, apparently retaining the original pierced brass handles (some missing), either end with a drawer over a rectangular-panelled cupboard, on shaped bracket feet with an undulating apron at the front,
83.5cm wide x 37.5cm deep x 73.5cm high
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
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15 April 2021
A GEORGE IV ROSEWOOD LIBRARY TABLE,
Lot 298 Sold
A GEORGE IV ROSEWOOD LIBRARY TABLE,
the rectangular leather-lined top with rounded corners over two frieze drawers and opposing simulated drawers above a reel-moulding, on rectangular standard end supports with applied roundels and joined by a turned and fluted central stretcher and ending in rectangular base with turned feet,
152.5cm wide x 68cm deep x 69cm high
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £400 - £600
13 April 2021
13 April 2021
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY CARD TABLE,
Lot 299 Sold
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY CARD TABLE,
the hinged rectangular top with projecting ears and a baize-lined interior, on acanthus-carved cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet,
92.5cm wide x 46cm deep x 71.5cm high
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
A GEORGE III SMALL MAHOGANY KNEEHOLE DESK
Lot 300 Sold
A GEORGE III SMALL MAHOGANY KNEEHOLE DESK
the rectangular top with a moulded border above an arrangement of one long and six short drawers with brass handles, around a recessed kneehole with a single cupboard, on bracket feet, 76cm wide
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
A GEORGE III CAMEL BACK SETTEE,
Lot 300a Sold
A GEORGE III CAMEL BACK SETTEE,
with scrolling arms, standing on chamfered mahogany block legs, upholstered in green velour, 220cm wide x 91cm high x 85cm deep
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY NIGHT COMMODES, CIRCA 1760
Lot 301 Sold
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY NIGHT COMMODES, CIRCA 1760
each with tray tops above a tambour cupboard door,
below is a now shallow drawer raised on square chamfered legs.Width 51cm.  Depth 43cm.
Hammer price: £4,000
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
A PAIR OF OAK GOTHIC REVIVAL PEDESTALS
Lot 302 Unsold
A PAIR OF OAK GOTHIC REVIVAL PEDESTALS
the tracery arched central panel flanked by classical columns with corinthian capitals, on a platform base surmounted by a moulded pediment, 101cm high x 55cm wide
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
A SET OF SIX GEORGE III MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS, CIRCA 1790
Lot 303 Unsold
A SET OF SIX GEORGE III MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS, CIRCA 1790
the shield shaped backs with central vacant cartouche,
above serpentine solid seats with fluted aprons, raised on fluted square supports united by H…
Estimate: £5,000 - £8,000
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS
Lot 304 Sold
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS
of Hepplewhite design, the oval backs carved with paterae with oval sun-burst medallions below, with solid shaped seats and on turned front legs,
48" cm wide x 101cm high (2)
Hammer price: £800
Estimate: £800 - £1,500
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL BAROQUE STYLE BOMBE COMMODES, 19TH CENTURY
Lot 305 Unsold
A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL BAROQUE STYLE BOMBE COMMODES, 19TH CENTURY
the variagated serpentine shaped marble tops above two tracery relief carved drawers,
with rococo gilt metal mounts, raised on foliate carved scroll feet, united by shell carved aprons…
Estimate: £10,000 - £20,000
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
A GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIR, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Lot 306 Unsold
A GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIR, LATE 19TH CENTURY
the ornate foliate carved vase-form splat with outswept fluted arms, above a drop-in seat, raised on square tapered legs ending in spade feet and united by an H-shaped stretcher, 95cm high x 75cm wide
Estimate: £50 - £100
13 April 2021
13 April 2021
A CHARLES II OAK AND LEATHER UPRIGHT CHAIR,
Lot 307 Sold
A CHARLES II OAK AND LEATHER UPRIGHT CHAIR,
the seat and back with brass close-nailed borders, on bobbin-turned frame, 50cm wide
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY PEMBROKE TABLE
Lot 308 Unsold
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY PEMBROKE TABLE
with "D"-shaped drop flaps on turned legs, 88cm wide
Estimate: £20 - £40
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
A VICTORIAN GILTWOOD OVERMANTEL MIRROR,
Lot 309 Sold
A VICTORIAN GILTWOOD OVERMANTEL MIRROR,
the rectangular plate in acanthus leaf frame, 83cm, and another mirror (2)
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £50 - £100
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
A MAHOGANY AND UPHOLSTERED CHILDS CHAIR
Lot 310 Unsold
A MAHOGANY AND UPHOLSTERED CHILDS CHAIR
on turned front legs, 66cm high, with an upholstered gout stool (2),
Estimate: £20 - £40
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
AN EDWARDIAN EBONISED SALON CHAIR
Lot 311 Unsold
AN EDWARDIAN EBONISED SALON CHAIR
Estimate: £10 - £20
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
A VICTORIAN DRESSING MIRROR
Lot 312 Sold
A VICTORIAN DRESSING MIRROR
the arched plate with two drawers below,  with an Edwardian swing dressing mirror (2)
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
AN EASY ARMCHAIR
Lot 313 Sold
AN EASY ARMCHAIR
upholstered in a green geometric pattern, 82cm high
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £30 - £50
15 April 2021
15 April 2021
A VICTORIAN CARVED MAHOGANY 'CARPETBAG' UPHOLSTERED ARMCHAIR, MID 19TH CENTURY,
Lot 314 Sold
A VICTORIAN CARVED MAHOGANY 'CARPETBAG' UPHOLSTERED ARMCHAIR, MID 19TH CENTURY,
the spoon back, padded rams and stuffed over seat covered in brown foliate patterned fabric, raised…
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £200 - £400
13 April 2021
13 April 2021
A REGENCY MAHOGANY FOUR-TIER "WHATNOT"
Lot 315 Sold
A REGENCY MAHOGANY FOUR-TIER "WHATNOT"
on finely turned baluster supports, each tier with a solid three-quarter gallery and the base with a single drawer and on four turned feet,
46cm wide x 135.5cm high x 41cm deep
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £200 - £400
13 April 2021
13 April 2021

Total lots: 439

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