Home and Interiors

23 May 2017, starting at 10:00 BST with lot 1.
24 May 2017, starting at 10:00 BST with lot 156.
London, Knightsbridge

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An Italian bronze mortar and pestleprobably 17th century (2)

A George III mahogany serpentine commode

A second quarter 19th century rosewood and brass inlaid drop dial wall timepiecethe dial signed Howe, Clare

A large George III mahogany kneehole desk

A carved mahogany wingback armchair Largely mid 18th century but with various restorations and replacements

A Regency mahogany and brass inlaid kneehole dressing/writing table

A pair of late Victorian polished brass coal purdoniums in the Louis XVI taste (2)

A late George II mahogany card table

A small Regency rosewood, brass mounted and fruitwood line-inlaid chiffonier

A rare and important 15th century silver slip-top spoon maker's mark possibly a whip, London circa 1470, marked with the 'African' leopard's head incorporating a letter

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Ф Item contains or is made of ivory

This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.
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Y CITES

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