sign in

Antique auction highlights

Good results from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Thursday 15th of July 2021

back to categories

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a rare stereoscopic slide featuring Brunel leaning on the chimney of the SS Great Eastern.  The yellow card impressed bottom left "The London Stereoscopic Company 54 Cheapside", the reverse printed "The Great Eastern In the Stereoscope Photographed by special permission of the Board of Directors I.K Brunel Esq.." (taken on his last visit to the Ship).  84mm x 174mm

In this photo from 5th September 1859 Brunel had been making a final inspection visit, but shortly after this photo was taken he suffered a stroke and died ten days later.

795 Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a rare stereoscopic slide featuring Brunel leaning on the chimney of the SS Great Eastern. The yellow card impressed bottom left "The London Stereoscopic Company 54 Cheapside", the reverse printed "The Great Eastern In the Stereoscope Photographed by special permission of the Board of Directors I.K Brunel Esq.." (taken on his last visit to the Ship). 84mm x 174mm In this photo from 5th September 1859 Brunel had been making a final inspection visit, but shortly after this photo was taken he suffered a stroke and died ten days later.

SOLD £2700
An early first pattern Fairburn Sykes dagger together with scabbard. The blade measuring 168mm (in total 295mm) weighing 242g and stamped The FS Fighting Knife and Wilkinson Sword Co Ltd.  The dagger has no other official markings or stamps. The early brown leather scabbard (without wings) has a nickel chape.

The dagger was the property of Royal Marine L G Elliot service no PO/X5111 (name and number on reverse of scabbard) whose service medals are also being sold in this auction as lot 450

680 An early first pattern Fairburn Sykes dagger together with scabbard. The blade measuring 168mm (in total 295mm) weighing 242g and stamped The FS Fighting Knife and Wilkinson Sword Co Ltd. The dagger has no other official markings or stamps. The early brown leather scabbard (without wings) has a nickel chape. The dagger was the property of Royal Marine L G Elliot service no PO/X5111 (name and number on reverse of scabbard) whose service medals are also being sold in this auction as lot 450

SOLD £2500
Matteo Grassi, 4 Korium armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, in black leather 85cm h x 63cm w x 38cm d (seat 34cm x 30cm)

1181 Matteo Grassi, 4 Korium armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, in black leather 85cm h x 63cm w x 38cm d (seat 34cm x 30cm)

SOLD £1200
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a stereoscopic slide by Robert Howlett and George Downes. The arched photos featuring Brunel seated by the launching chains of the SS Great Eastern (then named The Leviathan).  The card impressed bottom left The London Stereoscopic Company, the reverse with pink label marked "THE LEVIATHAN, STEAM SHIP" (handwritten "Mr Brunel" beneath) 84mm x 174mm

791 Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a stereoscopic slide by Robert Howlett and George Downes. The arched photos featuring Brunel seated by the launching chains of the SS Great Eastern (then named The Leviathan). The card impressed bottom left The London Stereoscopic Company, the reverse with pink label marked "THE LEVIATHAN, STEAM SHIP" (handwritten "Mr Brunel" beneath) 84mm x 174mm

SOLD £1000
An 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the centre brilliant cut sapphire approx. 1.25ct, surrounded by 12 brilliant cut diamonds approx. 0.60ct, 4.7 grams size M

12 An 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the centre brilliant cut sapphire approx. 1.25ct, surrounded by 12 brilliant cut diamonds approx. 0.60ct, 4.7 grams size M

SOLD £880
Isambard Kingdom Brunel interest, a stereoscopic slide by Robert Howlett and George Downes.  The arched photos featuring Captain Harrison leaning against SS Great Eastern.  The card impressed bottom left "The London Stereoscopic Company 54 Cheapside", the reverse printed "The Great Eastern In the Stereoscope Photographed by special permission of the Board of Directors Captain Harrison Commander of the Ship".  A second similar slide marked on the reverse with pink label 8 "THE LEVIATHAN, STEAM SHIP Forward cradle and sheave for hauling tackle" detailing construction of the ship.  A third slide of square photos with no stamps or text with purple coloured reverse featuring construction of a railway with Victorian engineers observing.

792 Isambard Kingdom Brunel interest, a stereoscopic slide by Robert Howlett and George Downes. The arched photos featuring Captain Harrison leaning against SS Great Eastern. The card impressed bottom left "The London Stereoscopic Company 54 Cheapside", the reverse printed "The Great Eastern In the Stereoscope Photographed by special permission of the Board of Directors Captain Harrison Commander of the Ship". A second similar slide marked on the reverse with pink label 8 "THE LEVIATHAN, STEAM SHIP Forward cradle and sheave for hauling tackle" detailing construction of the ship. A third slide of square photos with no stamps or text with purple coloured reverse featuring construction of a railway with Victorian engineers observing.

SOLD £840
A set of Edwardian silver Kings pattern cutlery comprising 6 dessert spoons, 2 tablespoons, 6 dessert forks, 6 dinner forks and 1 odd fork, mixed dates and makers 1654 grams

312 A set of Edwardian silver Kings pattern cutlery comprising 6 dessert spoons, 2 tablespoons, 6 dessert forks, 6 dinner forks and 1 odd fork, mixed dates and makers 1654 grams

SOLD £720
A platinum aquamarine and diamond ring in the Art Deco style, the centre stone approx. 0.75ct, the brilliant and baguette cut diamonds approx. 0.5ct, size O, 5 grams

100 A platinum aquamarine and diamond ring in the Art Deco style, the centre stone approx. 0.75ct, the brilliant and baguette cut diamonds approx. 0.5ct, size O, 5 grams

SOLD £700
ESTIENNE LE NOIR, a 17th Century keywind fusee verge pocket watch, the movement inscribed Estienne Le Noir Paris with enamelled dial, now contained in a later gilt case engraved with flowers 50mm

400 ESTIENNE LE NOIR, a 17th Century keywind fusee verge pocket watch, the movement inscribed Estienne Le Noir Paris with enamelled dial, now contained in a later gilt case engraved with flowers 50mm

SOLD £640
A George II silver salver with Chippendale rim, scroll decoration and later inscription, dated 1840, the salver raised on scroll feet, 32cm diam. London 1755, 910 grams

246 A George II silver salver with Chippendale rim, scroll decoration and later inscription, dated 1840, the salver raised on scroll feet, 32cm diam. London 1755, 910 grams

SOLD £620
After Guido Reni, oil on canvas unsigned portrait of Beatrice Cenci, 60cm x 48cm and one other portrait of a lady writing 60cm x 49cm, contained in gilt carved rococo frames

908 After Guido Reni, oil on canvas unsigned portrait of Beatrice Cenci, 60cm x 48cm and one other portrait of a lady writing 60cm x 49cm, contained in gilt carved rococo frames

SOLD £540
Charlie Turner, "The Manhattan" a stylish 20th Century striking skeleton longcase clock with silvered dial, Roman numerals, contained in a light oak slatted case 188cm h x 33cm w, complete with key, weight and pendulum

1013 Charlie Turner, "The Manhattan" a stylish 20th Century striking skeleton longcase clock with silvered dial, Roman numerals, contained in a light oak slatted case 188cm h x 33cm w, complete with key, weight and pendulum

SOLD £540
A limited edition bottle of The Glenlivet 25 Year Old Reserve single malt whisky, to celebrate the wedding of HRH The Prince of Wales, boxed no.153

756 A limited edition bottle of The Glenlivet 25 Year Old Reserve single malt whisky, to celebrate the wedding of HRH The Prince of Wales, boxed no.153

SOLD £500
A Russian 1827 Falchion Pioneers sword with 50cm blade, contained in a leather scabbard

683 A Russian 1827 Falchion Pioneers sword with 50cm blade, contained in a leather scabbard

SOLD £500
A Victorian cylinder musical box with 19 1/2 cylinder, base plate marked 3007, contained in a mahogany case with hinged lid 8.5cm h x 30cm w x 11cm d, complete with key, in running order

1016 A Victorian cylinder musical box with 19 1/2 cylinder, base plate marked 3007, contained in a mahogany case with hinged lid 8.5cm h x 30cm w x 11cm d, complete with key, in running order

SOLD £480
An Art Deco walnut tub back armchair upholstered in grey marbled material 82cm h x 71cm w x 73cm d (seat 43cm x 52cm)

1118 An Art Deco walnut tub back armchair upholstered in grey marbled material 82cm h x 71cm w x 73cm d (seat 43cm x 52cm)

SOLD £360
A gentleman's 18ct Bucherer square cased wristwatch on a leather strap

369 A gentleman's 18ct Bucherer square cased wristwatch on a leather strap

SOLD £340
An early manual Singer sewing machine on a shaped base 27cm h x 29cm w x 18cm d

798 An early manual Singer sewing machine on a shaped base 27cm h x 29cm w x 18cm d

SOLD £280
Sixteen Zippo lighters including Vietnam 1968, Vietnam 1968/69 Taynihi, Vietnam 1969/70 Saigon, USS Wainwright, VE Day 1945, Victory in Europe, Falklands War, two Dessert Shields, Royal Marine Commando, Army, Royal Air Force, Back to the Beaches, Battle of Britain Lancaster Bomber Command and a camouflage ditto

709 Sixteen Zippo lighters including Vietnam 1968, Vietnam 1968/69 Taynihi, Vietnam 1969/70 Saigon, USS Wainwright, VE Day 1945, Victory in Europe, Falklands War, two Dessert Shields, Royal Marine Commando, Army, Royal Air Force, Back to the Beaches, Battle of Britain Lancaster Bomber Command and a camouflage ditto

SOLD £240