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Star lots 23rd April 2014

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 23rd of April 2014

19th Century oil painting, study of a young girl in a blue and white dress, holding a whip across her left shoulder, oval, unsigned, re-lined 23" x 19"

533 19th Century oil painting, study of a young girl in a blue and white dress, holding a whip across her left shoulder, oval, unsigned, re-lined 23" x 19"

SOLD £80
A George III inlaid mahogany chest on chest, the upper section with moulded and dentil cornice and having reeded columns to the side, fitted 3 short and 3 long drawers, the base with fluted columns to the side, fitted 3 long drawers, raised on ogee bracket feet 71"h x 48"w x 22"d

1062 A George III inlaid mahogany chest on chest, the upper section with moulded and dentil cornice and having reeded columns to the side, fitted 3 short and 3 long drawers, the base with fluted columns to the side, fitted 3 long drawers, raised on ogee bracket feet 71"h x 48"w x 22"d

SOLD £650
A 1930's Crown Devon Fieldings lustre baluster jug decorated with stylised wisteria, spiders webs and insects N72D 8"

34 A 1930's Crown Devon Fieldings lustre baluster jug decorated with stylised wisteria, spiders webs and insects N72D 8"

SOLD £95
19th Century oil painting, study of a young lady wearing a white silk dress with a rose, unsigned, re-lined, 29 1/2" x 24 1/2"

547 19th Century oil painting, study of a young lady wearing a white silk dress with a rose, unsigned, re-lined, 29 1/2" x 24 1/2"

SOLD £680
An Edwardian winged armchair upholstered in buttoned back brown leather, raised on turned supports with brass casters

1040 An Edwardian winged armchair upholstered in buttoned back brown leather, raised on turned supports with brass casters

SOLD £480
A 19th Century bronze dolls head mould 4" and 1 other 3 1/2"

323 A 19th Century bronze dolls head mould 4" and 1 other 3 1/2"

SOLD £95
Newton, Son & Berry (fl.1830-1838, London), a Newton`s New and Improved Terrestrial pocket Globe 3 1/2",  contained in a carrying case, labelled Newton's New and Improved Terrestrial Globe, Published by Newton Son & Berry, 56 Chantry Lane, London, (there is one small hole approximately 8mm by 2mm and two small torn patches by the north pin and equator. The case is cracked)

302 Newton, Son & Berry (fl.1830-1838, London), a Newton`s New and Improved Terrestrial pocket Globe 3 1/2", contained in a carrying case, labelled Newton's New and Improved Terrestrial Globe, Published by Newton Son & Berry, 56 Chantry Lane, London, (there is one small hole approximately 8mm by 2mm and two small torn patches by the north pin and equator. The case is cracked)

SOLD £1200
A Georgian inlaid mahogany "apprentice" bureau, the fall front revealing a well and fitted interior above 2 short and 2 long drawers, raised on bracket feet 10 1/2"h x 8 1/2"w x 4 1/2"d

1029 A Georgian inlaid mahogany "apprentice" bureau, the fall front revealing a well and fitted interior above 2 short and 2 long drawers, raised on bracket feet 10 1/2"h x 8 1/2"w x 4 1/2"d

SOLD £440
A Clarice Cliff Bizarre Fantasque salad bowl with chromium rim, the body with stylised flowers on 3 fin feet 8"

15 A Clarice Cliff Bizarre Fantasque salad bowl with chromium rim, the body with stylised flowers on 3 fin feet 8"

SOLD £130
A Victorian gilt metal profile bust of Prince Albert contained in a rosewood frame 23 1/2"h x 10"w

232 A Victorian gilt metal profile bust of Prince Albert contained in a rosewood frame 23 1/2"h x 10"w

£100-200
A French carved oak kneehole partners desk of serpentine outline, heavily carved throughout, fitted 1 long and 8 short drawers, raised on carved cabriole supports 31 1/2"h x 49"w x 31"d

1028 A French carved oak kneehole partners desk of serpentine outline, heavily carved throughout, fitted 1 long and 8 short drawers, raised on carved cabriole supports 31 1/2"h x 49"w x 31"d

£1000-1500
A pair of Shelley Intarsio oviform vases, the geometric decoration with stylised peacock feathers and floral motifs no.3634 10"

32 A pair of Shelley Intarsio oviform vases, the geometric decoration with stylised peacock feathers and floral motifs no.3634 10"

SOLD £260
After Mozequ, a 20th Century bronze figure group of 2 standing children with ears of corn, 17"

244 After Mozequ, a 20th Century bronze figure group of 2 standing children with ears of corn, 17"

SOLD £400
20th Century oil painting, study of a yachting race off a coastal town, unsigned 29" x 29"

534 20th Century oil painting, study of a yachting race off a coastal town, unsigned 29" x 29"

SOLD £140
A fine mid Victorian gold, diamond and opal crescent brooch, set with 11 circular and oval cut opals, interspersed with 24 brilliant cut diamonds in a fitted box

772 A fine mid Victorian gold, diamond and opal crescent brooch, set with 11 circular and oval cut opals, interspersed with 24 brilliant cut diamonds in a fitted box

SOLD £750
A Victorian circular silver salver with beaded rim and bright cut decoration with presentation inscription, London 1869, 9", approx. 424 grams

731 A Victorian circular silver salver with beaded rim and bright cut decoration with presentation inscription, London 1869, 9", approx. 424 grams

SOLD £130
Tessa Fuchs, an earthenware Studio study of a tree on 3 rocky outcrops 16"

19 Tessa Fuchs, an earthenware Studio study of a tree on 3 rocky outcrops 16"

SOLD £120
A George III silver and antler pocket snuff box with chased monogram, Sheffield 1812, maker John Reily 2"

615 A George III silver and antler pocket snuff box with chased monogram, Sheffield 1812, maker John Reily 2"

SOLD £220
A late 20th Century Poole baluster vase on waisted foot with a wide band of stylised flowers 12"

72 A late 20th Century Poole baluster vase on waisted foot with a wide band of stylised flowers 12"

SOLD £50
A pair of carved lime wood wall brackets supported by carved scallop shells 10"

280 A pair of carved lime wood wall brackets supported by carved scallop shells 10"

SOLD £45
A Regency rectangular rosewood 5 tier what-not, fitted a drawer and raised on turned, reeded and bun supports 48 1/2"h x 31"w x 11 1/2"d

1050 A Regency rectangular rosewood 5 tier what-not, fitted a drawer and raised on turned, reeded and bun supports 48 1/2"h x 31"w x 11 1/2"d

SOLD £1350
A Chinese 19th Century blue and white moon vase with dragon handles and geometric floral motifs 11" (one handle is stuck and chipped and the other chipped there is also a chip to the lip)

160 A Chinese 19th Century blue and white moon vase with dragon handles and geometric floral motifs 11" (one handle is stuck and chipped and the other chipped there is also a chip to the lip)

£200-300
A Georgian inlaid oak dresser, the raised back with moulded and dentil cornice fitted 3 shelves flanked by a pair of cupboards, the base fitted a cupboard enclosed by a panelled door flanked by 4 long drawers, raised on cabriole supports 88"h x 53"w x 18 1/2"d

1048 A Georgian inlaid oak dresser, the raised back with moulded and dentil cornice fitted 3 shelves flanked by a pair of cupboards, the base fitted a cupboard enclosed by a panelled door flanked by 4 long drawers, raised on cabriole supports 88"h x 53"w x 18 1/2"d

SOLD £500
A pair of Victorian arch shaped pierced gilt metal 3 light wall sconces the backs fitted an arched bevelled plate mirror 21" x 10"

235 A pair of Victorian arch shaped pierced gilt metal 3 light wall sconces the backs fitted an arched bevelled plate mirror 21" x 10"

SOLD £120
A Steiff Karl Lagerfeld bear, walking bear with jacket and sunglasses 14 1/2", boxed and with certificate

394 A Steiff Karl Lagerfeld bear, walking bear with jacket and sunglasses 14 1/2", boxed and with certificate

£650-850
Stuart Devlin, a silver, silver gilt and enamel Twelve Years of Christmas Surprise Box - Eleven Pipers Piping, enclosed under a silver domed lid with holly and holly leaf finial, limited edition no. 76/100, boxed, London 1980, approx. 338 grams

659 Stuart Devlin, a silver, silver gilt and enamel Twelve Years of Christmas Surprise Box - Eleven Pipers Piping, enclosed under a silver domed lid with holly and holly leaf finial, limited edition no. 76/100, boxed, London 1980, approx. 338 grams

SOLD £310
Isobel Watkin, Cornish School oil painting, a study of The White Boat in Mevagissey Harbour, with figures, harbour arm and distant buildings, signed. 39 1/2cms by 32cm (frame: 49 1/2cms by 43cms)

558 Isobel Watkin, Cornish School oil painting, a study of The White Boat in Mevagissey Harbour, with figures, harbour arm and distant buildings, signed. 39 1/2cms by 32cm (frame: 49 1/2cms by 43cms)

SOLD £280
2 George V Infantry Officer's swords with scabbards (1 scabbard f)

294 2 George V Infantry Officer's swords with scabbards (1 scabbard f)

SOLD £190
A 19th Century Eastern brass and iron flintlock pistol with 13 1/2" barrel (no ram rod)

296 A 19th Century Eastern brass and iron flintlock pistol with 13 1/2" barrel (no ram rod)

SOLD £220
H C Fox, watercolour, a rural study of shire horses and rider on a country lane with geese and distant buildings, signed 21" x 15"

531 H C Fox, watercolour, a rural study of shire horses and rider on a country lane with geese and distant buildings, signed 21" x 15"

SOLD £440
A handsome pair of French walnut Empire style armoires, one fitted shelves, one fitted hanging space, of arched form and with gilt metal mounts, enclosed by arch panelled mirrored doors, one fitted a drawer to base, raised on bun feet 89"h x 42"w x 23"

1090 A handsome pair of French walnut Empire style armoires, one fitted shelves, one fitted hanging space, of arched form and with gilt metal mounts, enclosed by arch panelled mirrored doors, one fitted a drawer to base, raised on bun feet 89"h x 42"w x 23"

SOLD £1600
Stuart Devlin, a silver, silver gilt and enamel, Twelve Years of Christmas Surprise Box  - Three French Hens, enclosed in a pierced triangular box with ribbon festoon, London 1972, limited edition 76/100, boxed, approx. 408 grams

651 Stuart Devlin, a silver, silver gilt and enamel, Twelve Years of Christmas Surprise Box - Three French Hens, enclosed in a pierced triangular box with ribbon festoon, London 1972, limited edition 76/100, boxed, approx. 408 grams

SOLD £370
A Victorian Gothic pierced and gilt metal 2 tier 19 light floor standing candelabrum inset cabouchon cut stones, raised on pierced triform supports, 1 sconce f, 67"h x 24" diam.

251 A Victorian Gothic pierced and gilt metal 2 tier 19 light floor standing candelabrum inset cabouchon cut stones, raised on pierced triform supports, 1 sconce f, 67"h x 24" diam.

SOLD £480
Thomas Gilbert of Rugeley.  An 18th Century 30 hour longcase clock with 12" painted dial, calendar aperture and spandrels painted flowers, contained in an inlaid oak case with fluted columns to the sides 80"

900 Thomas Gilbert of Rugeley. An 18th Century 30 hour longcase clock with 12" painted dial, calendar aperture and spandrels painted flowers, contained in an inlaid oak case with fluted columns to the sides 80"

SOLD £220
A pair of Victorian quatrefoil silver centerpieces with cut glass bowls, the pierced decoration with cherubs amongst scrolls on acanthus feet, London 1887, foreign import mark, approx 184 grams

601 A pair of Victorian quatrefoil silver centerpieces with cut glass bowls, the pierced decoration with cherubs amongst scrolls on acanthus feet, London 1887, foreign import mark, approx 184 grams

SOLD £150
A set of 4 French carved open arm salon chairs, the seats and backs upholstered in wool work, raised on turned and fluted supports

1066 A set of 4 French carved open arm salon chairs, the seats and backs upholstered in wool work, raised on turned and fluted supports

SOLD £560
Stuart Devlin, a silver, silver gilt and gem set Twelve Years of Christmas Surprise box - Five Gold Rings, enclosed in a rectangular box with ribbon festoon, limited edition no.76/100, boxed, London 1974, approx. 274 grams

653 Stuart Devlin, a silver, silver gilt and gem set Twelve Years of Christmas Surprise box - Five Gold Rings, enclosed in a rectangular box with ribbon festoon, limited edition no.76/100, boxed, London 1974, approx. 274 grams

SOLD £320
A 19th Century German porcelain rectangular easel mirror decorated with cherubs amongst flowers with bevelled plate 19" (f)

152 A 19th Century German porcelain rectangular easel mirror decorated with cherubs amongst flowers with bevelled plate 19" (f)

£80-120
An 18th Century baluster teapot with scroll moulded spout and handle, the body decorated with a Willow pattern scene, the lid with plain finial (There are multiple chips to the interior of the lid and a small chip to the floral motif on the handle) 7"

37 An 18th Century baluster teapot with scroll moulded spout and handle, the body decorated with a Willow pattern scene, the lid with plain finial (There are multiple chips to the interior of the lid and a small chip to the floral motif on the handle) 7"

SOLD £140
Roland Paris, an Art Deco style bronze figure of a seated jester, raised on a black and white stepped marble base 12"

452 Roland Paris, an Art Deco style bronze figure of a seated jester, raised on a black and white stepped marble base 12"

SOLD £1400
Heal's, an Edwardian Art Nouveau light oak sideboard with three-quarter gallery above 2 long and 1 long drawer, the base fitted a cupboard enclosed by panelled doors with tore handles (1 handle missing) 40"h x 40"w x 18"d

1100 Heal's, an Edwardian Art Nouveau light oak sideboard with three-quarter gallery above 2 long and 1 long drawer, the base fitted a cupboard enclosed by panelled doors with tore handles (1 handle missing) 40"h x 40"w x 18"d

SOLD £720
A gentleman's steel cased Rolex oyster perpetual wristwatch with black dial and bubble back case, inscribed 848366, 35mm wide (The face is pitted and the glass is scratched. The strap is not original)

818 A gentleman's steel cased Rolex oyster perpetual wristwatch with black dial and bubble back case, inscribed 848366, 35mm wide (The face is pitted and the glass is scratched. The strap is not original)

SOLD £1450
Bruce Yardi, oil painting, a contemporary study of the Grand Canal, signed, 12" x 20"

550 Bruce Yardi, oil painting, a contemporary study of the Grand Canal, signed, 12" x 20"

£800-1000
Roblin & Fils Freres Paris.  A good 19th Century petit sonnerie French 8 day quarter repeating carriage alarm clock with enamelled dial, contained in a gorge-cased, crack to dial, 5 1/2"h

885 Roblin & Fils Freres Paris. A good 19th Century petit sonnerie French 8 day quarter repeating carriage alarm clock with enamelled dial, contained in a gorge-cased, crack to dial, 5 1/2"h

£500-700
A 19th Century French 8 day striking mantel clock with enamelled dial, contained in a gilt ormolu case, the back plated marked Medaille D'or Pons 1827

878 A 19th Century French 8 day striking mantel clock with enamelled dial, contained in a gilt ormolu case, the back plated marked Medaille D'or Pons 1827

SOLD £300
A Victorian bleached mahogany show frame open arm chair with scroll arms and upholstered in pink Dralon, on cabriole supports

1087 A Victorian bleached mahogany show frame open arm chair with scroll arms and upholstered in pink Dralon, on cabriole supports

SOLD £210
A bead work bag and 4 bead work evening purses

425 A bead work bag and 4 bead work evening purses

SOLD £40
Mary Ann Warboys, a Victorian stitch work sampler with alphabet, rhyme, decorated animals, Mary Ann Warboys finished this sampler 31st March 1840, Aged 7 years, contained in a rosewood frame 12" x 10 1/2"

433 Mary Ann Warboys, a Victorian stitch work sampler with alphabet, rhyme, decorated animals, Mary Ann Warboys finished this sampler 31st March 1840, Aged 7 years, contained in a rosewood frame 12" x 10 1/2"

SOLD £100
A 17th Century embroidered and crocheted panel by Mary Ray Nolos PK, with motto Remember thy creator in the days of youth while the evil days come not 1684, in the Lord put I my trust, Psalm XI, come ye children hearken unto me I will teach you the the fear of the Lord 15" x 7 1/2"

429 A 17th Century embroidered and crocheted panel by Mary Ray Nolos PK, with motto Remember thy creator in the days of youth while the evil days come not 1684, in the Lord put I my trust, Psalm XI, come ye children hearken unto me I will teach you the the fear of the Lord 15" x 7 1/2"

SOLD £1000
An Empire style gilt metal door lock plate, the escutcheon with crowns cipher 5" x 18 1/2" the bolt marked Gibbson W6AM AT0D together with 2 gilt metal escutcheons 3 1/2"

318 An Empire style gilt metal door lock plate, the escutcheon with crowns cipher 5" x 18 1/2" the bolt marked Gibbson W6AM AT0D together with 2 gilt metal escutcheons 3 1/2"

SOLD £270
An Edwardian Liberty's style mahogany writing table with raised super structure to the back fitted pigeon holes and cupboard enclosed by a panelled door and with pierced three-quarter gallery, the base fitted a black writing surface above 1 long drawer, raised on splayed feet, 50"h x 33"w x 20"d

945 An Edwardian Liberty's style mahogany writing table with raised super structure to the back fitted pigeon holes and cupboard enclosed by a panelled door and with pierced three-quarter gallery, the base fitted a black writing surface above 1 long drawer, raised on splayed feet, 50"h x 33"w x 20"d

£400-600
A William IV rectangular rosewood card table work table, the swivel top baize lined, the base fitted 1 long drawer above 1 deep basket, raised on standard end supports with H framed stretcher, scroll feet 29"h x 21"w x 15"d

1086 A William IV rectangular rosewood card table work table, the swivel top baize lined, the base fitted 1 long drawer above 1 deep basket, raised on standard end supports with H framed stretcher, scroll feet 29"h x 21"w x 15"d

SOLD £150
A good 18ct yellow gold brooch in the form of a parrot sitting on a branch decorated in coloured enamels and diamonds with a ruby set eye, approx. 12 grams

774 A good 18ct yellow gold brooch in the form of a parrot sitting on a branch decorated in coloured enamels and diamonds with a ruby set eye, approx. 12 grams

SOLD £230
A French 17th/18th Century oak dresser, the raised back with moulded cornice fitted cupboards enclosed by embossed brass doors above a 3 tier plate rack, the base fitted 2 short and 2 long drawers above a double cupboard 89"h x 53"w x 24"d

1088 A French 17th/18th Century oak dresser, the raised back with moulded cornice fitted cupboards enclosed by embossed brass doors above a 3 tier plate rack, the base fitted 2 short and 2 long drawers above a double cupboard 89"h x 53"w x 24"d

SOLD £600