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Marechal Niel by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware, 1896
Named for a golden yellow variety of climbing roses, Marechal Niel, which has large, perfect tea rose-shaped flowers of deep golden yellow. This flower has a strong tea scent and was one of the most attractive climbing roses from Victorian times.
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Wardrobe, Jämtland, early 1800s.
Painting of later date.
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Tea service, three pieces, Japan, early 20th century. Consists of teapot, creamer and sugar bowl with lid.
Decorated in underglaze blue with bird and foliage motifs. Accompanied by two later teacups in a coordinating printed design.
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Wilkens German 800 Silver Flatware, designed 19th century
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Baroque cabinet, northern Germany, 18th century
In rosewood, richly carved with flowers, pillars, cherubs and faces. Sits on black ball feet.
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Side table, China, early 20th century
Stained wood with carved and reticulated details.
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Art nouveau chandelier, Sweden, early 20th century.
Patinated bronze and four lights with frosted and etched glass shades.
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PIERO FORNASETTI (1913-1988) 'Palladian' Chest of Drawers designed 1952, executed 1987 lithographic printed mahogany and brass, signed and dated in black ink by the designer 'fornasetti '87', applied manufacturer's label to drawer 'Fornasetti Milano'
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A Swedish painted cupboard, front with a pair of doors. Gustavian style, 20th century.
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"Groovy" stainless cutlery by Aida, Denmark
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Swedish Modern ceiling lamp by Orrefors, 1940s.
Brass stem. Shade in etched glass with stylized sinuous vines. Inner shade in champagne-colored glass. Three lights.
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Model 1374/5 chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito Finland, 1930s
Brass and green-painted tin, with five small textile lampshades.
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A pair of wine coolers for export of porcelain. Qing, 18th c. Painted with green enamel and gold.
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A Rococo style chest of drawers, later black painted, front with four curved drawers. Early 20th century. Wear. Painting of later date.
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A preposterously luxurious Hollywood Regency bathroom illustrated in Woman's Home Companion, September 1929, with black porcelain sink and bathtub; brass hardware and brass cabriole legs on the sink; pillars, chandeliers, and stairs; and a bench at the sink.

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A pair of Swedish chests of drawers of blue painted wood. Gustavian style, 20th century.
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Three Louis XVI-style upholstered armchairs, late 18th century, probably Denmark
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