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Rock Crystal Elephant decanter A rock crystal decanter in the form of a standing Asian Elephant. With silver plated legs and head, the head inlaid with glass eyes and set with ivory tusks.Marked on the cover of the elephant's back 'Made in Austria'.
Austrian, circa 1910.
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A rare 19th century French, double dog bed / 'Chien de lit'in Louis VI style. A rare 19th century French, double dog bed / 'Chien de lit' in Louis VI style. For a single variant see "Vies de Chiens" by Claude d' Anthenaise published 2000 by Alain de Gourcuff for �Maison de la Chasse & de la Nature, page 89.
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Sampson & Mordan boxed set of George V silver fox menu / place settings / card holders. A Sampson & Mordan boxed set of four silver menu / place settings / card holders of fox masks. The foxes with cabochon cut sapphire inlaid eyes. Each assayed London, 1922, and marked “SM & Coâ€. Complete with original box, “To His Majesty The King, Sorley, 93 & 97 St Vincent St & Renfield St Corner, Glasgowâ€.
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Goldsmith & Silversmith boxed set of George V silver fox menu / place settings / card holders. A Sampson & Mordan boxed set of four silver menu / place settings / card holders of fox masks. Assayed Chester 1937 and 1938, and marked “G & SCâ€. Complete with original box, “By appointment to H. M. The King The Goldsmith & Silversmith Company Ltd 112, Regent Street, London, W1â€.
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“What if it is raining†Christmas card design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965) “What if it is raining 24th Inf. Brigade, B.E.F Greeting Xmas 1915†Christmas card design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965). The image shows soldiers of the 24th Infantry Brigade standing in the rain and waterlogged trenches. Signed in pencil “Chris Amblerâ€. English, 1915.
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A hexagonal hunting / La Chasse bronze charger / plate of Pointer and Setter retailed by James Muirhead and Son A hexagonal bronze of Pointer and Setter in tree planted landscape pointing setting Partridge, hiding in wheat, retailed by James Muirhead and Son of Glasgow. The image inspired Pierre-Jules Mne, The Partridge Hunt / Chasse la perdrix. Stamped to the reverse JAS. MUIRHEAD & SONS GLASGOW. Muirhead were known to have a Paris agent to source and purchase the very best art coming to the market. In fact they some objects were marked Jas. Muirhead & Sons Paris. French, circa 1880.