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Star lots 25th April 2018

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 25th of April 2018

E Simmons of London, a 19th Century fusee wall clock with 25cm painted dial and 10cm back plate, contained in an octagonal brass inlaid rosewood case 34cm

821 E Simmons of London, a 19th Century fusee wall clock with 25cm painted dial and 10cm back plate, contained in an octagonal brass inlaid rosewood case 34cm

SOLD £200
A Victorian yellow gold and diamond floral spray brooch 59mm x 15mm

512 A Victorian yellow gold and diamond floral spray brooch 59mm x 15mm

SOLD £130
A Sterling silver shallow dish with pierced decoration 29cm, 616 grams

669 A Sterling silver shallow dish with pierced decoration 29cm, 616 grams

£200-250
A German carved wooden nutcracker in the form of Bismarck 20cm

192 A German carved wooden nutcracker in the form of Bismarck 20cm

SOLD £60
A pair of 19th Century Japanese bronze Koro the bodies with oval panels decorated birds amidst branches, having elephant twin handles pierced lids decorated seated dragons and raised on cabriole supports, one vase marked 5 to the inner lid 25cm x 15cm

241 A pair of 19th Century Japanese bronze Koro the bodies with oval panels decorated birds amidst branches, having elephant twin handles pierced lids decorated seated dragons and raised on cabriole supports, one vase marked 5 to the inner lid 25cm x 15cm

SOLD £100
An 18th Century light oak low boy fitted 1 long and 2 short drawers raised on club supports 70cm h x 74cm w x 49cm d

892 An 18th Century light oak low boy fitted 1 long and 2 short drawers raised on club supports 70cm h x 74cm w x 49cm d

SOLD £120
A set of 4 silver goblets of simple form with gilt interiors London 1970/73, 725 grams

457 A set of 4 silver goblets of simple form with gilt interiors London 1970/73, 725 grams

SOLD £380
A silver mounted Brierley cut glass claret jug with fancy finial, designed by Anthony Elson, London 1987, 33cm

672 A silver mounted Brierley cut glass claret jug with fancy finial, designed by Anthony Elson, London 1987, 33cm

SOLD £170
A Regency gilt metal inkwell in the form of a classical urn, the finial in the form of a seated cherub raised on a marble base 13cm h x 8cm

199 A Regency gilt metal inkwell in the form of a classical urn, the finial in the form of a seated cherub raised on a marble base 13cm h x 8cm

£80-120
A set of 8 Georgian mahogany bar back dining chairs with ebonised stringing, plain mid rails and upholstered seats, raised on turned supports

925 A set of 8 Georgian mahogany bar back dining chairs with ebonised stringing, plain mid rails and upholstered seats, raised on turned supports

SOLD £360
A Regency circular rosewood occasional table with gilt metal mounts, raised on shaped supports and triform base 74cm h x 64cm d

918 A Regency circular rosewood occasional table with gilt metal mounts, raised on shaped supports and triform base 74cm h x 64cm d

SOLD £740
A Victorian silver tea kettle on stand with burner, having repousse swag decoration and fruitwood mounts, Sheffield 1895, 1024 grams

459 A Victorian silver tea kettle on stand with burner, having repousse swag decoration and fruitwood mounts, Sheffield 1895, 1024 grams

SOLD £620
A 19th Century mahogany twin pillar extending dining table with 2 extra leaves, raised on turned columns with tripod supports 70cm h x 119cm w x 136cm x 260cm with the extra leaves and complete with brass clips

958 A 19th Century mahogany twin pillar extending dining table with 2 extra leaves, raised on turned columns with tripod supports 70cm h x 119cm w x 136cm x 260cm with the extra leaves and complete with brass clips

SOLD £760
James Noble (1919-1989) signed, oil on board, still life study of a vase of flowers 60cm x 50cm

432 James Noble (1919-1989) signed, oil on board, still life study of a vase of flowers 60cm x 50cm

SOLD £360
A yellow gold amethyst and diamond pendant the oval cut centre stone surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds 40mm x 27mm

611 A yellow gold amethyst and diamond pendant the oval cut centre stone surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds 40mm x 27mm

£500-700
A Royal Doulton figure - Pantalettes HN1362 19cm

5 A Royal Doulton figure - Pantalettes HN1362 19cm

£100-150
An 18ct yellow gold diamond and emerald ring, the 5 brilliant cut diamonds surrounded by baguette and princess cut emeralds size M 1/2

605 An 18ct yellow gold diamond and emerald ring, the 5 brilliant cut diamonds surrounded by baguette and princess cut emeralds size M 1/2

SOLD £500
Of Royal interest, an Elizabeth II limed oak Coronation stool 47cm h x 46cm w x 32cm d, the base marked ER Coronation

903 Of Royal interest, an Elizabeth II limed oak Coronation stool 47cm h x 46cm w x 32cm d, the base marked ER Coronation

SOLD £90
A gentleman's steel cased Omega wristwatch on a leather bracelet

700 A gentleman's steel cased Omega wristwatch on a leather bracelet

SOLD £640
A 19th Century circular Cantonese bowl and cover decorated with panels of figures and insects 27cm

120 A 19th Century circular Cantonese bowl and cover decorated with panels of figures and insects 27cm

£100-200
A Swarovski Crystal Giraffe running in coloured crystal by Heinz Tabertshofer 935896/9100000103 2008 17cm boxed

140 A Swarovski Crystal Giraffe running in coloured crystal by Heinz Tabertshofer 935896/9100000103 2008 17cm boxed

SOLD £150
Otto Leyde (1835-1897) oil on canvas, signed, portrait of a lady wearing a lace shawl with pearl bracelet sitting beside a spinning wheel, 88cm x 71cm

417 Otto Leyde (1835-1897) oil on canvas, signed, portrait of a lady wearing a lace shawl with pearl bracelet sitting beside a spinning wheel, 88cm x 71cm

SOLD £580
An ebonised Tramp Art arch shaped armchair 45cm x 17cm x 13cm together with a do. rocking chair 36cm x 29cm x 20cm

214 An ebonised Tramp Art arch shaped armchair 45cm x 17cm x 13cm together with a do. rocking chair 36cm x 29cm x 20cm

£80-120
A Swarovski Crystal pineapple with gilt leaves designed by Max Schreck 010044/7507105001 boxed 1981 8 1/2cm

100 A Swarovski Crystal pineapple with gilt leaves designed by Max Schreck 010044/7507105001 boxed 1981 8 1/2cm

£80-120
A 19th Century American oil on canvas, indistinctly signed, study of a gentleman, the frame marked James Mullins, 1823-1865, 75cm x 62cm

422 A 19th Century American oil on canvas, indistinctly signed, study of a gentleman, the frame marked James Mullins, 1823-1865, 75cm x 62cm

SOLD £180
A 17th Century carved oak bible box and stand with hinged lid and arcaded decoration, raised on turned and block supports 88cm h x 61cm w x 43cm d

913 A 17th Century carved oak bible box and stand with hinged lid and arcaded decoration, raised on turned and block supports 88cm h x 61cm w x 43cm d

SOLD £260
A silver Monteith Sheffield 1927, 753 grams, 21cm

453 A silver Monteith Sheffield 1927, 753 grams, 21cm

SOLD £270
An early 20th Century Russian silver pail decorated with flowers 22cm to handle, 501 grams

615 An early 20th Century Russian silver pail decorated with flowers 22cm to handle, 501 grams

SOLD £440
A Continental repousse silver dish decorated with fruits and flowers 24cm 318 grams

617 A Continental repousse silver dish decorated with fruits and flowers 24cm 318 grams

£110-150
A Doulton Lambeth Faience moonflask, the green ground with a bird amongst flowers on scroll feet, impressed and printed marks 34cm

1 A Doulton Lambeth Faience moonflask, the green ground with a bird amongst flowers on scroll feet, impressed and printed marks 34cm

SOLD £540
A canteen of silver rat tail cutlery Sheffield 1993 comprising 8 tea spoons, 8 coffee spoons, 8 soup spoons, 8 dessert spoons, 4 table spoons, 8 dinner forks, 8 dessert forks, 8 fish eaters, 8 fish knives, 8 dinner knives and 8 dessert knives, Sheffield 1993, 3895 grams (excluding the knives) Maker United Cutlers Limited

482 A canteen of silver rat tail cutlery Sheffield 1993 comprising 8 tea spoons, 8 coffee spoons, 8 soup spoons, 8 dessert spoons, 4 table spoons, 8 dinner forks, 8 dessert forks, 8 fish eaters, 8 fish knives, 8 dinner knives and 8 dessert knives, Sheffield 1993, 3895 grams (excluding the knives) Maker United Cutlers Limited

SOLD £1450
Ellebey of Ashbourn, an 18th Century 8 day striking longcase clock, the 33cm arched painted dial with subsidiary second hand, calendar aperture contained in an oak case complete with pendulum and weights 216cm h

822 Ellebey of Ashbourn, an 18th Century 8 day striking longcase clock, the 33cm arched painted dial with subsidiary second hand, calendar aperture contained in an oak case complete with pendulum and weights 216cm h

SOLD £100
Japy Frere, a 19th Century French 8 day mantel clock with floral painted porcelain panels contained in a gilt metal painted case surmounted by a lidded urn, the reverse of the case is marked 4 P.H. Mourey 73 16841GF, the movement signed Japy Frere

824 Japy Frere, a 19th Century French 8 day mantel clock with floral painted porcelain panels contained in a gilt metal painted case surmounted by a lidded urn, the reverse of the case is marked 4 P.H. Mourey 73 16841GF, the movement signed Japy Frere

SOLD £240
An 18ct yellow gold cabochon cut coral 10 plaque bracelet 18cm

627 An 18ct yellow gold cabochon cut coral 10 plaque bracelet 18cm

SOLD £250
A gentleman's 9ct yellow gold Rolex bracelet with presidential clasp 21cm, 37.5 grams

521 A gentleman's 9ct yellow gold Rolex bracelet with presidential clasp 21cm, 37.5 grams

SOLD £490
A 9ct yellow gold Albert with T bar and clasps 61.3 grams

569 A 9ct yellow gold Albert with T bar and clasps 61.3 grams

£740-840
Richard W Orr, pencil drawing, signed, European mammals 39cm x 29cm

410 Richard W Orr, pencil drawing, signed, European mammals 39cm x 29cm

£80-120
A Georgian style silver mug with ribbed body and S scroll handled, Sheffield 1929, 535 grams

474 A Georgian style silver mug with ribbed body and S scroll handled, Sheffield 1929, 535 grams

SOLD £220
A Victorian silver rectangular vinaigrette with chased scrolls, vacant cartouche and floral grill, Birmingham 1857, 4.5cm x 3.5cm

479 A Victorian silver rectangular vinaigrette with chased scrolls, vacant cartouche and floral grill, Birmingham 1857, 4.5cm x 3.5cm

SOLD £200
M & W Dilger.  A Georgian fusee striking bracket clock with 20cm dial, contained in a shaped mahogany case with brass grills to the sides, having a 13cm plain back plate, together with an associated bracket

811 M & W Dilger. A Georgian fusee striking bracket clock with 20cm dial, contained in a shaped mahogany case with brass grills to the sides, having a 13cm plain back plate, together with an associated bracket

SOLD £600
An 18ct yellow gold natural ruby bracelet, the princess cut stones approx. 10ct 19cm

604 An 18ct yellow gold natural ruby bracelet, the princess cut stones approx. 10ct 19cm

SOLD £520
A 19th Century French 8 day striking mantel clock contained in a gilt metal case with figures depicting education, striking on a bell and complete with glass dome (no pendulum)

814 A 19th Century French 8 day striking mantel clock contained in a gilt metal case with figures depicting education, striking on a bell and complete with glass dome (no pendulum)

SOLD £400
An 18ct white gold cabochon cut oval opal and diamond dress ring size P

584 An 18ct white gold cabochon cut oval opal and diamond dress ring size P

£1500-1800
W H Burchill, oil on board, signed, cattle and a figure at a trough 25cm x 32cm

405 W H Burchill, oil on board, signed, cattle and a figure at a trough 25cm x 32cm

SOLD £180
A pair of 19th/20th Century carved bleached walnut show frame salon armchairs upholstered in cream material raised on cabriole supports

887 A pair of 19th/20th Century carved bleached walnut show frame salon armchairs upholstered in cream material raised on cabriole supports

SOLD £170
A set of 51 John Pinches silver ingots depicting locomotives 1575 grams

661 A set of 51 John Pinches silver ingots depicting locomotives 1575 grams

£550-650
A 14ct yellow gold cabochon cut coral and diamond ring size M

549 A 14ct yellow gold cabochon cut coral and diamond ring size M

SOLD £130
Clive Madgwick R.B.A. (1934-2005), oil on canvas, signed "Boulogne Harbour" 60cm x 90cm

413 Clive Madgwick R.B.A. (1934-2005), oil on canvas, signed "Boulogne Harbour" 60cm x 90cm

SOLD £580
An 18ct yellow gold emerald and diamond open shank ring size N

634 An 18ct yellow gold emerald and diamond open shank ring size N

£900-1100
A 19th Century American naive oil on canvas, unsigned, study of a gentleman, the back of the canvas marked Prepared by Hollis & Wheeler, 39 Union St, Boston, Mass,  92cm x 72cm

423 A 19th Century American naive oil on canvas, unsigned, study of a gentleman, the back of the canvas marked Prepared by Hollis & Wheeler, 39 Union St, Boston, Mass, 92cm x 72cm

SOLD £220
Of Royal Interest, Drew & Sons, an Edwardian coromandel and chrome mounted games compendium, the hinged lid inlaid Edward VII Royal Cypher and with countersunk handles 26cm h x 42cm w, the interior fitted a coromandel and inlaid ivory chess/backgammon board with chrome hinges.   The upper tray fitted a red and white carved ivory chess set, together with a red and white carved ivory domino set, 4 circular score indicators, 12 red ivory peg markers all contained within a satinwood tray and also together with 5 later associated packs of De La Rue playing cards.   The satinwood lift out trays fitted 2 large bezique markers (1f), 2 small associated bezique markers the base marked The Camden Tom Thumb Whist Marker and 4 later associated De La Rue  packs of  playing cards.  The drawer fitted  7 sections (1 receptacle vacant) containing  pair of ivory dice shakers, 5 carved ivory dice, 43 blue circular composition counters (1 counter f), 45 ditto purple, 42 ditto white and 2 associated sets of playing cards.  The divided base section fitted a circular satinwood roulette wheel with 3 metal figures of horses and jockeys, 6 later plastic figures of horses, 28 ivory jack straws.  The fall front fitted a pair of ivory and chrome cribbage boards with 2 ivory score markers (both with loose hands).

328 Of Royal Interest, Drew & Sons, an Edwardian coromandel and chrome mounted games compendium, the hinged lid inlaid Edward VII Royal Cypher and with countersunk handles 26cm h x 42cm w, the interior fitted a coromandel and inlaid ivory chess/backgammon board with chrome hinges. The upper tray fitted a red and white carved ivory chess set, together with a red and white carved ivory domino set, 4 circular score indicators, 12 red ivory peg markers all contained within a satinwood tray and also together with 5 later associated packs of De La Rue playing cards. The satinwood lift out trays fitted 2 large bezique markers (1f), 2 small associated bezique markers the base marked The Camden Tom Thumb Whist Marker and 4 later associated De La Rue packs of playing cards. The drawer fitted 7 sections (1 receptacle vacant) containing pair of ivory dice shakers, 5 carved ivory dice, 43 blue circular composition counters (1 counter f), 45 ditto purple, 42 ditto white and 2 associated sets of playing cards. The divided base section fitted a circular satinwood roulette wheel with 3 metal figures of horses and jockeys, 6 later plastic figures of horses, 28 ivory jack straws. The fall front fitted a pair of ivory and chrome cribbage boards with 2 ivory score markers (both with loose hands).

SOLD £15800
A Victorian walnut and inlaid marquetry writing slope with hinged lid, the interior being of coromandel and fitted an inkwell 14cm h x 30.5cm w x 22cm d

948 A Victorian walnut and inlaid marquetry writing slope with hinged lid, the interior being of coromandel and fitted an inkwell 14cm h x 30.5cm w x 22cm d

SOLD £85