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From the Sunken SS Shirala - a Government of India Cawnpore 2nd February 1915 unsigned 5 Rupee bank note serial DC6 29693.  Pencil note to verso "Recovered from SS Shirala Torpedoed 8 Miles Littlehampton May 1918"

The SS Shirala was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat on July 2 1918 carrying various cargoes including a large consignment of British-Indian unsigned currency

276 From the Sunken SS Shirala - a Government of India Cawnpore 2nd February 1915 unsigned 5 Rupee bank note serial DC6 29693. Pencil note to verso "Recovered from SS Shirala Torpedoed 8 Miles Littlehampton May 1918" The SS Shirala was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat on July 2 1918 carrying various cargoes including a large consignment of British-Indian unsigned currency

£800-1200
A group of 14 Victorian and later silver gilt and enamelled Ancient and Primitive Rite jewels including 30th, 31st and 32nd Degree, by Toye, 64g gross

378 A group of 14 Victorian and later silver gilt and enamelled Ancient and Primitive Rite jewels including 30th, 31st and 32nd Degree, by Toye, 64g gross

£200-300
William Birch for Liberty of London after a design by E.G.Punnett, a set of 4 Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs, upholstered in red studded rexine,  raised on turned supports with shaped uprights and capped ends, unmarked,  98cm h

1031 William Birch for Liberty of London after a design by E.G.Punnett, a set of 4 Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs, upholstered in red studded rexine, raised on turned supports with shaped uprights and capped ends, unmarked, 98cm h

£200-300
A 9ct gold cigarette case, Birmingham 1920, (the interior with engraved initials C.J.D and engraved Guadalquiver) retailed by John Collard Vickery, London, 140.3g gross

58 A 9ct gold cigarette case, Birmingham 1920, (the interior with engraved initials C.J.D and engraved Guadalquiver) retailed by John Collard Vickery, London, 140.3g gross

£3200-3600
A large and impressive scratch built clock work tin plate model of a 1930's tractor, the clock work action operating a simulated engine with moving valves, having a working steering column and moveable "drive shaft" and "gear stick", finished in metallic red 30cm h x 63cm l x 25cm w

530 A large and impressive scratch built clock work tin plate model of a 1930's tractor, the clock work action operating a simulated engine with moving valves, having a working steering column and moveable "drive shaft" and "gear stick", finished in metallic red 30cm h x 63cm l x 25cm w

£400-600
Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987), Mildred Scheel, screenprint in colours with diamond dust, on Arches 88 paper, 1980, signed and editioned 590/1000 in pencil, 77cm x 55cm, within an ebonised wood frame. Note: Dr Mildred Scheel (1932-1985) was a German physician and the second wife of Walter Scheel, President of West Germany from 1974 to 1979. In 1974, she founded Deutsche Krebshilfe (German Cancer Aid), a charitable organisation dedicated to advancing cancer research and improving patient care. Her humanitarian work earned widespread admiration, and she was nominated for Germany's Woman of the Year in 1977, 1978 and 1979. Warhol, who became a close friend of Scheel, created this portrait in 1980. Combining photographic imagery with vibrant screenprinted colour, the work exemplifies the instantly recognisable portrait style he developed during the 1970s and 1980s. Mildred Scheel was published to raise funds for Deutsche Krebshilfe, the organisation she founded, and commemorates her enduring contribution to cancer research and patient welfare.

887 Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987), Mildred Scheel, screenprint in colours with diamond dust, on Arches 88 paper, 1980, signed and editioned 590/1000 in pencil, 77cm x 55cm, within an ebonised wood frame. Note: Dr Mildred Scheel (1932-1985) was a German physician and the second wife of Walter Scheel, President of West Germany from 1974 to 1979. In 1974, she founded Deutsche Krebshilfe (German Cancer Aid), a charitable organisation dedicated to advancing cancer research and improving patient care. Her humanitarian work earned widespread admiration, and she was nominated for Germany's Woman of the Year in 1977, 1978 and 1979. Warhol, who became a close friend of Scheel, created this portrait in 1980. Combining photographic imagery with vibrant screenprinted colour, the work exemplifies the instantly recognisable portrait style he developed during the 1970s and 1980s. Mildred Scheel was published to raise funds for Deutsche Krebshilfe, the organisation she founded, and commemorates her enduring contribution to cancer research and patient welfare.

£400-6000
Thompson & Capper of Liverpool, a 19th century rosewood apothecaries cabinet, the upper section fitted numerous drawers, the base fitted 2 long drawers with various glasses bottles 17cm h x 38cm w x 20cm d

1044 Thompson & Capper of Liverpool, a 19th century rosewood apothecaries cabinet, the upper section fitted numerous drawers, the base fitted 2 long drawers with various glasses bottles 17cm h x 38cm w x 20cm d

£100-150
Henry King Taylor (1799-1869), "Rye Fishing Boat", oil on canvas, signed and dated 1857, 50cm x 74cm, within a swept gilt composition frame.

859 Henry King Taylor (1799-1869), "Rye Fishing Boat", oil on canvas, signed and dated 1857, 50cm x 74cm, within a swept gilt composition frame.

£600-900
A 9ct heavy gold identity bracelet 24cm, 61.5g

1 A 9ct heavy gold identity bracelet 24cm, 61.5g

£1600-1800
A lady's Omega quartz cocktail wristwatch, the movement marked Omega Swiss 1387, contained in an 18ct gold case set diamonds, with integral 18ct gold bracelet, 23g gross excluding movement

403 A lady's Omega quartz cocktail wristwatch, the movement marked Omega Swiss 1387, contained in an 18ct gold case set diamonds, with integral 18ct gold bracelet, 23g gross excluding movement

£1000-1400
A pair of Edwardian, Georgian style, silver sauce boats, monogrammed, London 1900 by The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company,  591g

155 A pair of Edwardian, Georgian style, silver sauce boats, monogrammed, London 1900 by The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, 591g

£400-500

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