Staceys Auction

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Tue 28th Aug 2012: 42

A marquetry domed casket inlaid with a variety of specimen woods and profuse bone embellishments and a similarly decorated stamp or counter box.

A marquetry domed casket inlaid with a variety of specimen woods and profuse bone embellishments and a similarly decorated stamp or counter box.

Lot number: 621

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An impressive green figure of the Statue of Liberty from a numbered limited edition produced in 1984 for its centennial year in New York's harbour, designed and signed by Wang Ji Dar, the figure on a marbled base marked Made in the USA.

An impressive green figure of the Statue of Liberty from a numbered limited edition produced in 1984 for its centennial year in New York's harbour, designed and signed by Wang Ji Dar, the figure on a marbled base marked Made in the USA.

Lot number: 622

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An antique cased ivory manicure set comprising twin rouge pots with covers, a nail buffer, nail file, button hooks, brush etc in green leather silk lined case.

An antique cased ivory manicure set comprising twin rouge pots with covers, a nail buffer, nail file, button hooks, brush etc in green leather silk lined case.

Lot number: 623

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A mother of pearl and wooden figure of the crucifix with abalone inlay.

A mother of pearl and wooden figure of the crucifix with abalone inlay.

Lot number: 624

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A wooden box containing a drinks set with corkscrew, bottle opener and a server each with wooden handles, the top of the box having an applied tile with stylized images of drink related items in red, black and white, circa 1950's.

A wooden box containing a drinks set with corkscrew, bottle opener and a server each with wooden handles, the top of the box having an applied tile with stylized images of drink related items in red, black and white, circa 1950's.

Lot number: 625

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An unusual late 19th Century Chinese ivory trinket or pill box of rectangular shape, the hinged top with the figure of the three-legged money frog and the base of woven basket appearance.

An unusual late 19th Century Chinese ivory trinket or pill box of rectangular shape, the hinged top with the figure of the three-legged money frog and the base of woven basket appearance.

Lot number: 626

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A Chinese ivory and silk fan with a mythological image depicting a dragon chasing the flaming pearl.

A Chinese ivory and silk fan with a mythological image depicting a dragon chasing the flaming pearl.

Lot number: 627

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A WMF jug, bowl with pierced handles and highly stylized secessionist decoration and with emblematic and branded detail, a tray of rectangular shape with diamond formed corners, various stamped marks.

A WMF jug, bowl with pierced handles and highly stylized secessionist decoration and with emblematic and branded detail, a tray of rectangular shape with diamond formed corners, various stamped marks.

Lot number: 628

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An impressive art deco wooden and silver plated trophy, the top surmounted by a figure of a tennis playing in action pose standing on dissected conical support on a raised angular base, plaque for 1955 (easily removable). Circa 1930's.

An impressive art deco wooden and silver plated trophy, the top surmounted by a figure of a tennis playing in action pose standing on dissected conical support on a raised angular base, plaque for 1955 (easily removable). Circa 1930's.

Lot number: 629

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A charming group of a cloisonne family of frogs of green, black and white colour and each with black stone/glass eyes, the group comprising a parent and three young frogs.

A charming group of a cloisonne family of frogs of green, black and white colour and each with black stone/glass eyes, the group comprising a parent and three young frogs.

Lot number: 630

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A rare late 19th/ early 20th Century ivory dual purpose propelling pencil and knife combination with separate lever mechanisms and inset with turquoise decoration.

A rare late 19th/ early 20th Century ivory dual purpose propelling pencil and knife combination with separate lever mechanisms and inset with turquoise decoration.

Lot number: 631

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A contrasting pair of antique wood bottle holders, one of bullet shape the other of oblong cylindrical form, both 19th Century and a treen jewellery box painted with yellow flowers.

A contrasting pair of antique wood bottle holders, one of bullet shape the other of oblong cylindrical form, both 19th Century and a treen jewellery box painted with yellow flowers.

Lot number: 632

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An antique ebony inkstand with a square well flanked either side by an elephant.

An antique ebony inkstand with a square well flanked either side by an elephant.

Lot number: 633

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An unusual white metal perfume bottle formed with the front and the reverse of a coin originally minted in 1780 and depicting in relief Queen Marie Theresa of Austria, the reverse side embellished with an elaborate crest, the centre of the bottle with ribbed decoration.

An unusual white metal perfume bottle formed with the front and the reverse of a coin originally minted in 1780 and depicting in relief Queen Marie Theresa of Austria, the reverse side embellished with an elaborate crest, the centre of the bottle with ribbed decoration.

Lot number: 634

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An unusual white metal compact formed with the front and reverse of a Queen Marie Theresa of Austria coin, originally issued in 1780, the inside with a mirror.

An unusual white metal compact formed with the front and reverse of a Queen Marie Theresa of Austria coin, originally issued in 1780, the inside with a mirror.

Lot number: 635

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A late 19th Century Russian enamel and silver salt on three ball feet finely enamelled with scrolled and exterior of multi colour, predominantly shades of pink, blue and green, the interior silver gilt, the borders with a continuous frieze of raised beaded turquoise, indistinct marks but including 84 and maker HC, possibly Viktor Savinkov.

A late 19th Century Russian enamel and silver salt on three ball feet finely enamelled with scrolled and exterior of multi colour, predominantly shades of pink, blue and green, the interior silver gilt, the borders with a continuous frieze of raised beaded turquoise, indistinct marks but including 84 and maker HC, possibly Viktor Savinkov.

Lot number: 636

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