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A lady's Rolex Oyster Perpetual datejust wristwatch in a bi-metallic case with bi-metallic bracelet, contained in a 25mm case, the bracelet numbered 62523 D/18 with spare link, complete with original guarantee T640349 with 1997/98 plastic calendar, 3 booklets, original box, leather wallet and outer box

53 A lady's Rolex Oyster Perpetual datejust wristwatch in a bi-metallic case with bi-metallic bracelet, contained in a 25mm case, the bracelet numbered 62523 D/18 with spare link, complete with original guarantee T640349 with 1997/98 plastic calendar, 3 booklets, original box, leather wallet and outer box

SOLD £2700
Star Wars by Palitoy, a miscarded Tie Fighter Pilot action figure on tri-logo Dengar 70 back Return of the Jedi punched  card ROTJ 70B ( Hong Kong 1983  )

601 Star Wars by Palitoy, a miscarded Tie Fighter Pilot action figure on tri-logo Dengar 70 back Return of the Jedi punched card ROTJ 70B ( Hong Kong 1983 )

SOLD £1900
Iran and Iraq in 4 albums mint and used stamps with Iraq from 1918 mint sets, 1923 10 rupee, 1932 1 dinar, plus album leaves

695d Iran and Iraq in 4 albums mint and used stamps with Iraq from 1918 mint sets, 1923 10 rupee, 1932 1 dinar, plus album leaves

SOLD £1700
Star Wars by Palitoy, a miscarded Luke Skywalker in Bespin fatigues action figure on C-3PO ( removable limbs ) 65 back Return of the Jedi punched  card ROTJ 65D ( Hong Kong 1984  )

556 Star Wars by Palitoy, a miscarded Luke Skywalker in Bespin fatigues action figure on C-3PO ( removable limbs ) 65 back Return of the Jedi punched card ROTJ 65D ( Hong Kong 1984 )

SOLD £1650
A gentleman's Omega Automatic Seamaster De Ville  calendar wristwatch contained in a yellow metal 750 case on a ditto mesh bracelet, case 33mm, gross weight including movement and glass 82 grams

54 A gentleman's Omega Automatic Seamaster De Ville calendar wristwatch contained in a yellow metal 750 case on a ditto mesh bracelet, case 33mm, gross weight including movement and glass 82 grams

SOLD £1650
A yellow metal (acid tested as at least 14ct) circular band necklace, 11.5cm diam. 56 grams

136 A yellow metal (acid tested as at least 14ct) circular band necklace, 11.5cm diam. 56 grams

SOLD £1250
An impressive 19th Century  Continental white metal circular silver box and cover with trophy cup finial and repousse swags with lion ring masks supporting chains on a pierced base 946 grams, 14cm

181 An impressive 19th Century Continental white metal circular silver box and cover with trophy cup finial and repousse swags with lion ring masks supporting chains on a pierced base 946 grams, 14cm

SOLD £1200
Star Wars by Palitoy, a very rare Luke Skywalker farm boy ( brown hair ) with Bespin light saber action figure on tri logo 70 back Return of the Jedi punched card ROTJ 70B ( China 1983  )

551 Star Wars by Palitoy, a very rare Luke Skywalker farm boy ( brown hair ) with Bespin light saber action figure on tri logo 70 back Return of the Jedi punched card ROTJ 70B ( China 1983 )

SOLD £900
A Lalique Saint-Vincent yellow amber chandelier decorated with grapes and vines, model no. 2470, circa 1926, moulded Lalique mark and France, 34.5 cm

401 A Lalique Saint-Vincent yellow amber chandelier decorated with grapes and vines, model no. 2470, circa 1926, moulded Lalique mark and France, 34.5 cm

SOLD £820
A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet (some charms not marked), gross weight 53 grams

148 A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet (some charms not marked), gross weight 53 grams

SOLD £720
Of Vietnam War interest, a curious collection of 11 South Vietnamese dolls in military costume contained in a presentation case 47cm h x 122cm w x 19cm d, accompanied by a letter from the Republic of Vietnam Embassy dated 24th April 1975, addressed to a Major L F Wooler reading "Dear Leslie, I have been instructed by our Government to confirm that you are now the owner of the 11 Vietnamese dolls, these as you know were commissioned by our Late President Ngo Dinh Diem as a present for The United States President J.F. Kennedy.   The dolls were never presented as both Presidents were assassinated within weeks of each other.  Signed by Pham D. Lam Ambassador.  Together with Sotheby's catalogue dated 17th March 1981 showing the catalogue entry and purchase price of 480 pounds

641 Of Vietnam War interest, a curious collection of 11 South Vietnamese dolls in military costume contained in a presentation case 47cm h x 122cm w x 19cm d, accompanied by a letter from the Republic of Vietnam Embassy dated 24th April 1975, addressed to a Major L F Wooler reading "Dear Leslie, I have been instructed by our Government to confirm that you are now the owner of the 11 Vietnamese dolls, these as you know were commissioned by our Late President Ngo Dinh Diem as a present for The United States President J.F. Kennedy. The dolls were never presented as both Presidents were assassinated within weeks of each other. Signed by Pham D. Lam Ambassador. Together with Sotheby's catalogue dated 17th March 1981 showing the catalogue entry and purchase price of 480 pounds

SOLD £700
Shakespeare William, "The Temple Shakespeare" 40 volumes London J M Dent, 4th edition 1895, bound in red cloth with gilt spines in fitted mahogany 3 tier bookcase, 49cm h x 21cm w x 11cm d

704d Shakespeare William, "The Temple Shakespeare" 40 volumes London J M Dent, 4th edition 1895, bound in red cloth with gilt spines in fitted mahogany 3 tier bookcase, 49cm h x 21cm w x 11cm d

SOLD £700
An impressive 19th Century  faceted glass oil lamp reservoir with shade and chimney, contained in a pierced polished brass wall mounting 79cm x 34cm, together with a later deflector formed form a Chinese brass bowl

648 An impressive 19th Century faceted glass oil lamp reservoir with shade and chimney, contained in a pierced polished brass wall mounting 79cm x 34cm, together with a later deflector formed form a Chinese brass bowl

SOLD £480
A pair of 1930's spiral floral patterned lacquered candlesticks raised on circular bases, converted to table lamps 51cm h

797 A pair of 1930's spiral floral patterned lacquered candlesticks raised on circular bases, converted to table lamps 51cm h

SOLD £440
An Edwardian yellow metal moonstone and peridot necklace 7.6 grams, 40cm

37 An Edwardian yellow metal moonstone and peridot necklace 7.6 grams, 40cm

SOLD £420
G C Hindley, oil on board, figures on a bridge, "A Good Appointment" inscribed War Fund 1900 24cm x 34cm, labels on verso

802 G C Hindley, oil on board, figures on a bridge, "A Good Appointment" inscribed War Fund 1900 24cm x 34cm, labels on verso

SOLD £380
A Victorian figured walnut wedge shaped stationery box with stepped interior, 2 associated glass inkwells, replacement perpetual calendar and drawer to the base 36cm h x 41cm w x 31cm d

1006 A Victorian figured walnut wedge shaped stationery box with stepped interior, 2 associated glass inkwells, replacement perpetual calendar and drawer to the base 36cm h x 41cm w x 31cm d

SOLD £380
A fusee chain driven skeleton clock, the 16cm pierced dial with Roman numerals, striking on bell, complete with glass dome, pendulum and key

847 A fusee chain driven skeleton clock, the 16cm pierced dial with Roman numerals, striking on bell, complete with glass dome, pendulum and key

SOLD £340
Posters - "Take Care of Your Cat This Way" issued by the RSPCA, printed by Leonard Ripley & Co Ltd. London SE11, ditto "Take Care of Your Dog" 76cm x 50cm and 1 other "Please Protect Us" issued by the RSPCA 105 Jermyn Street London 51cm x 38cm, all unframed

833 Posters - "Take Care of Your Cat This Way" issued by the RSPCA, printed by Leonard Ripley & Co Ltd. London SE11, ditto "Take Care of Your Dog" 76cm x 50cm and 1 other "Please Protect Us" issued by the RSPCA 105 Jermyn Street London 51cm x 38cm, all unframed

SOLD £300
Victorinox a multi bladed Swiss Army penknife the red grip marked Michael complete with leather carrying case and 1 other the grip set a watch (light rust in parts) with leather case

739 Victorinox a multi bladed Swiss Army penknife the red grip marked Michael complete with leather carrying case and 1 other the grip set a watch (light rust in parts) with leather case

SOLD £280
A set of 8 Val St Lambert multi coloured wine glasses

482 A set of 8 Val St Lambert multi coloured wine glasses

SOLD £260
Thomas Wood Nailsworth, an 18th Century 8 day striking long case clock, the 29.5cm brass arched dial marked Tempus Fugit Thomas Wood Nailsworth  contained in an oak case, complete with pendulum, winder and weights 222cm h

866 Thomas Wood Nailsworth, an 18th Century 8 day striking long case clock, the 29.5cm brass arched dial marked Tempus Fugit Thomas Wood Nailsworth contained in an oak case, complete with pendulum, winder and weights 222cm h

SOLD £260
A Mont Blanc Johann Sebastian Bach fountain pen, 21845M,  boxed

271 A Mont Blanc Johann Sebastian Bach fountain pen, 21845M, boxed

SOLD £240

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