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A bronze rain drum from South East Asia, possibly Thailand, the tympanum decorated with a central star/sun burst motif around which there are numerous concentric bands and four figures of 3 frogs standing on each other, the sides featuring two pairs of handles around the sides and further concentric rings and floral and elephant decoration, 46cm h x 63cm diam.

537 A bronze rain drum from South East Asia, possibly Thailand, the tympanum decorated with a central star/sun burst motif around which there are numerous concentric bands and four figures of 3 frogs standing on each other, the sides featuring two pairs of handles around the sides and further concentric rings and floral and elephant decoration, 46cm h x 63cm diam.

£800-1200
John Walker, a British Railways Southern fusee wire driven wall clock, the 20cm painted dial with roman numerals and 24 hour clock marked BR(S), John Walker, South Molton St, London 5289, SW contained in a mahogany case 27cm diam, complete with pendulum and key

404 John Walker, a British Railways Southern fusee wire driven wall clock, the 20cm painted dial with roman numerals and 24 hour clock marked BR(S), John Walker, South Molton St, London 5289, SW contained in a mahogany case 27cm diam, complete with pendulum and key

£1000-1500
Wilhelmina Barnes-Graham (British, 1912-2004), "Nocturne", oil on paper laid onto board, signed and dated 1961 recto, titled, further dated 1962 and inscribed with artist's address verso, 25.5cm x 34cm, within a painted wood frame. Provenance: Alan Wheatley Art; David Lay, 30th July 2009.

858 Wilhelmina Barnes-Graham (British, 1912-2004), "Nocturne", oil on paper laid onto board, signed and dated 1961 recto, titled, further dated 1962 and inscribed with artist's address verso, 25.5cm x 34cm, within a painted wood frame. Provenance: Alan Wheatley Art; David Lay, 30th July 2009.

£6000-9000
An Asprey & Co 9ct gold cigarette case, 128g gross, engraved to the interior "July 1917-February 1919", 8.5cm h x 9.5cm w, together with an Asprey box

1 An Asprey & Co 9ct gold cigarette case, 128g gross, engraved to the interior "July 1917-February 1919", 8.5cm h x 9.5cm w, together with an Asprey box

£3500-4000
**Laurence Stephen Lowry (British, 1887-1976), "The Pram", pencil, signed with initials, 14cm x 14.5cm, within an ebonized frame. Provenance: West Eleven Gallery, Notting Hill.	Please note: Artist's resale rights are payable on this lot

873 **Laurence Stephen Lowry (British, 1887-1976), "The Pram", pencil, signed with initials, 14cm x 14.5cm, within an ebonized frame. Provenance: West Eleven Gallery, Notting Hill. Please note: Artist's resale rights are payable on this lot

£5000-8000
A Georgian white metal foiled back blue and white paste set ornate pendant, hung on a fine link integral chain, with original fitted box

119 A Georgian white metal foiled back blue and white paste set ornate pendant, hung on a fine link integral chain, with original fitted box

£300-400
A group of 5 medals to Major Francis Edmond Crawshay Stanley ( b. 16th November 1876 ) Royal Field Artillery comprising George V Issue Distinguished Service Order ( gazetted 01 Jan 1919 ), 1914-15 Star, British War medal, Victory medal with mention in dispatches, George V territorial decoration.  The 1914-15 Star is named to Lieutenant, the British War medal has been renamed, together with a group of miniatures and cap badge

426 A group of 5 medals to Major Francis Edmond Crawshay Stanley ( b. 16th November 1876 ) Royal Field Artillery comprising George V Issue Distinguished Service Order ( gazetted 01 Jan 1919 ), 1914-15 Star, British War medal, Victory medal with mention in dispatches, George V territorial decoration. The 1914-15 Star is named to Lieutenant, the British War medal has been renamed, together with a group of miniatures and cap badge

£1200-1400
A William IV embossed silver 3 piece tea service of melon form comprising teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug, with phoenix armorial, London 1835 by Joseph Angell I and John Angell I, 1343g gross Ivory Exemption Certificate J789XVXB

161 A William IV embossed silver 3 piece tea service of melon form comprising teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug, with phoenix armorial, London 1835 by Joseph Angell I and John Angell I, 1343g gross Ivory Exemption Certificate J789XVXB

£1400-1600
A Rolex Oysterdate Precision manual wind wristwatch with silvered dial, ref 6694, serial no. 5324689 contained in a steel case with integral steel bracelet, the case no. 557 the strap no. 78350 19

351 A Rolex Oysterdate Precision manual wind wristwatch with silvered dial, ref 6694, serial no. 5324689 contained in a steel case with integral steel bracelet, the case no. 557 the strap no. 78350 19

£1700-2000
A Swarovski Crystal 2015, 120th year anniversary limited edition figure of eagles -  Pair of Eagles on a metal stand 36cm, complete with hard carrying case

663 A Swarovski Crystal 2015, 120th year anniversary limited edition figure of eagles - Pair of Eagles on a metal stand 36cm, complete with hard carrying case

£1000-1500
Forty eight Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Commonwealth silver crowns, contained in 2 mahogany finished cases, together with 18 other commemorative crowns, 1344g

326 Forty eight Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Commonwealth silver crowns, contained in 2 mahogany finished cases, together with 18 other commemorative crowns, 1344g

£1000-1400
A Chinese 19th Century embroidered blue silk Ch'i-fu "Dragon" robe, finely worked in gold couched thread, Peking knot and satin stitch with five-clawed writhing dragons pursuing a flaming pearl, amongst clouds, all above foaming waves and a broad lishui band at the hem, with dragon embroidered cuffs

630 A Chinese 19th Century embroidered blue silk Ch'i-fu "Dragon" robe, finely worked in gold couched thread, Peking knot and satin stitch with five-clawed writhing dragons pursuing a flaming pearl, amongst clouds, all above foaming waves and a broad lishui band at the hem, with dragon embroidered cuffs

£2000-3000

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