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Good results from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 25th of February 2026

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Ernest Howard Farmer (British, 1856-1944), Wiltshire Thatcher Lot Long, 19th century gelatin silver print photograph, titled "Devonshire Thatcher"? to label verso, 60.8cm x 44.4cm, within a stained oak frame. Note: this rare and historically important Victorian photograph is of exceptional significance as the source material for the iconic album cover of Led Zeppelins fourth studio album (1971), one of the most influential and recognisable records in the history of rock music.

760 Ernest Howard Farmer (British, 1856-1944), Wiltshire Thatcher Lot Long, 19th century gelatin silver print photograph, titled "Devonshire Thatcher"? to label verso, 60.8cm x 44.4cm, within a stained oak frame. Note: this rare and historically important Victorian photograph is of exceptional significance as the source material for the iconic album cover of Led Zeppelins fourth studio album (1971), one of the most influential and recognisable records in the history of rock music.

SOLD £16000
A Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee specimen set 1887 comprising 5 pound, double sovereign, sovereign, half sovereign, crown, double florin, half crown, florin, shilling, sixpence and threepence, complete in fitted black leatherette case with gilt VR monogram

328 A Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee specimen set 1887 comprising 5 pound, double sovereign, sovereign, half sovereign, crown, double florin, half crown, florin, shilling, sixpence and threepence, complete in fitted black leatherette case with gilt VR monogram

SOLD £6200
Heng Li of Tianjin, a pair of early 20th Century Chinese export silver and enamelled vases decorated prunus flowers, circa 1900, each of yen yen form, with flared rim and waisted neck, set at the shoulder with twin enamelled prunus-form handles. The globular bodies are decorated in bright enamels with peony blossoms and leafy sprays, reserved on one side with a shield-shaped cartouche left blank. The bases stamped with the mark Tianjin Hengli Zuwen Wen. Height 25cm; diameter of mouth rim 11cm, approx 950 grams gross

227 Heng Li of Tianjin, a pair of early 20th Century Chinese export silver and enamelled vases decorated prunus flowers, circa 1900, each of yen yen form, with flared rim and waisted neck, set at the shoulder with twin enamelled prunus-form handles. The globular bodies are decorated in bright enamels with peony blossoms and leafy sprays, reserved on one side with a shield-shaped cartouche left blank. The bases stamped with the mark Tianjin Hengli Zuwen Wen. Height 25cm; diameter of mouth rim 11cm, approx 950 grams gross

SOLD £1850
A white gold marked 750 double necklace, 1 strand set 4 diamonds, 52cm, 20 grams gross

2 A white gold marked 750 double necklace, 1 strand set 4 diamonds, 52cm, 20 grams gross

SOLD £1500
A rare mid 17th century Interregnum stumpwork portrait depicting a child dressed in richly articulated costume, holding a small dog beneath his left arm. In his hands he carries a quill and a letter inscribed "Give Thy selfe to learne my slam (psalm, 1656". Enclosed within an oval cartouche of leaf and berry motifs, further flanked in each corner by four winged angels. Composed of raised work consisting of collage and embroidery, using various fabrics, silk, coloured wool and metallised threads, on a pale gold silk ground, printed extract from Sir Matthew Hale's diary verso, 20cm x 17.5cm, within a dark stained wood frame.

751 A rare mid 17th century Interregnum stumpwork portrait depicting a child dressed in richly articulated costume, holding a small dog beneath his left arm. In his hands he carries a quill and a letter inscribed "Give Thy selfe to learne my slam (psalm, 1656". Enclosed within an oval cartouche of leaf and berry motifs, further flanked in each corner by four winged angels. Composed of raised work consisting of collage and embroidery, using various fabrics, silk, coloured wool and metallised threads, on a pale gold silk ground, printed extract from Sir Matthew Hale's diary verso, 20cm x 17.5cm, within a dark stained wood frame.

SOLD £1200
A 18ct gold diamond cluster ring, set 8 old cut diamonds approx. 0.6ct, size R 1/2, 6.4 grams

46 A 18ct gold diamond cluster ring, set 8 old cut diamonds approx. 0.6ct, size R 1/2, 6.4 grams

SOLD £1150
Attributed to Peter Monamy (British, 1681-1749), "Shipping off Jersey", 18th century oil on canvas, labels verso, 21cmx 52cm, within a gilt frame. Provenance: The Parker Gallery, stock no. 1245.

763 Attributed to Peter Monamy (British, 1681-1749), "Shipping off Jersey", 18th century oil on canvas, labels verso, 21cmx 52cm, within a gilt frame. Provenance: The Parker Gallery, stock no. 1245.

SOLD £1000
An 18ct gold and enamelled Guys Hospital badge by Fattorini Birmingham, 13.2 grams gross, with original box

23 An 18ct gold and enamelled Guys Hospital badge by Fattorini Birmingham, 13.2 grams gross, with original box

SOLD £920
Gaylayde, a 1930's inlaid figured walnut dining suite comprising oval extending dining table with 1 extra leaf,  the edge with inlaid decoration, raised on square tapered supports 75cm h x 107cm wide x 142cm l x 182cm long when extended, 6 inlaid dining chairs - 4 standard chairs 88cm h x 48cm w x 41cm d and  2 carvers 90cm h x 52cm w x 45cm d upholstered in yellow material raised on square tapered supports with H framed stretchers and a matching sideboard with raised mirrored back fitted 2 drawers flanked by pair of cupboards, with ivory handles 125cm h x 168cm w x 58cm d  (This suite was a gift from the staff of Vokins Department Store in Hove to H Vokin on the occasion of his marriage) Ivory Exemption Certificate MYAJ1H9S

946 Gaylayde, a 1930's inlaid figured walnut dining suite comprising oval extending dining table with 1 extra leaf, the edge with inlaid decoration, raised on square tapered supports 75cm h x 107cm wide x 142cm l x 182cm long when extended, 6 inlaid dining chairs - 4 standard chairs 88cm h x 48cm w x 41cm d and 2 carvers 90cm h x 52cm w x 45cm d upholstered in yellow material raised on square tapered supports with H framed stretchers and a matching sideboard with raised mirrored back fitted 2 drawers flanked by pair of cupboards, with ivory handles 125cm h x 168cm w x 58cm d (This suite was a gift from the staff of Vokins Department Store in Hove to H Vokin on the occasion of his marriage) Ivory Exemption Certificate MYAJ1H9S

SOLD £760
A circular pierced panel silver bowl raised on a spreading foot Birmingham 1951, by Henry Atkin, 20cm, 500 grams

140 A circular pierced panel silver bowl raised on a spreading foot Birmingham 1951, by Henry Atkin, 20cm, 500 grams

SOLD £700
Isabel Wrightson (British, 1890-1971), "French Crabbers in Newlyn Harbour", watercolour with gouache, signed and dated 1961 recto, titled label verso, 55cm x 75cm, within a painted wood and hessian frame. Exhibited: The Royal Society of British Artists 237th Exhibition in 1962, catalogue no. 196; Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Sussex Artists Exhibition 1968.

762 Isabel Wrightson (British, 1890-1971), "French Crabbers in Newlyn Harbour", watercolour with gouache, signed and dated 1961 recto, titled label verso, 55cm x 75cm, within a painted wood and hessian frame. Exhibited: The Royal Society of British Artists 237th Exhibition in 1962, catalogue no. 196; Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Sussex Artists Exhibition 1968.

SOLD £680
A lady's Tissot wristwatch contained in an 18ct gold case, with gold dial, calendar aperture and quartz movement, the reverse with inscription, 20 grams gross including leather strap and movement

352 A lady's Tissot wristwatch contained in an 18ct gold case, with gold dial, calendar aperture and quartz movement, the reverse with inscription, 20 grams gross including leather strap and movement

SOLD £680
A William IV double fusee bracket clock, striking on 8 bells and a gong, the 20cm painted dial with Roman numerals marked Frodsham London, with 16cm plain unsigned back plate, contained in a shaped mahogany case 55cm h x 40cm w x 21cm d

361 A William IV double fusee bracket clock, striking on 8 bells and a gong, the 20cm painted dial with Roman numerals marked Frodsham London, with 16cm plain unsigned back plate, contained in a shaped mahogany case 55cm h x 40cm w x 21cm d

SOLD £580
A mahogany "'Operaphone" gramophone in the form of a baby grand piano with fallboard revealing sound vents, the hinged top revealing turntable, Belma Royal Concert Soundbox, record storage and needle compartment, raised on stretchered square supports and castors 90cm h x 54cm w x 81cm d

995 A mahogany "'Operaphone" gramophone in the form of a baby grand piano with fallboard revealing sound vents, the hinged top revealing turntable, Belma Royal Concert Soundbox, record storage and needle compartment, raised on stretchered square supports and castors 90cm h x 54cm w x 81cm d

SOLD £360
A circular copper copper with lion mask ring drop handles, raised on 3 paw feet 49cm h x 59cm diam.

426 A circular copper copper with lion mask ring drop handles, raised on 3 paw feet 49cm h x 59cm diam.

SOLD £360
Lalique, a frosted glass model of a Dragonfly, marked Lalique France to side of base 21cm h x 7cm w x 20cm l

602 Lalique, a frosted glass model of a Dragonfly, marked Lalique France to side of base 21cm h x 7cm w x 20cm l

SOLD £340
Robert "Mouseman" Thompson of Kilburn, a kidney shaped twin handled tea tray the handles in the form of mice 47cm w x 31cm d

996 Robert "Mouseman" Thompson of Kilburn, a kidney shaped twin handled tea tray the handles in the form of mice 47cm w x 31cm d

SOLD £300