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Star lots 9th April 2025

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction to be held on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th of April 2025

G Baker-Troll and Company Geneva, a cylinder musical box with 20cm barrel playing 6 aires, contained in an inlaid rosewood case 15cm x 42cm x 20cm

409 G Baker-Troll and Company Geneva, a cylinder musical box with 20cm barrel playing 6 aires, contained in an inlaid rosewood case 15cm x 42cm x 20cm

£150-200
A Regency convex plate wall mirror contained in a gilt ball studded frame surmounted by a figure of an eagle with outstretched wings 98cm x 55cm

1012 A Regency convex plate wall mirror contained in a gilt ball studded frame surmounted by a figure of an eagle with outstretched wings 98cm x 55cm

£150-200
A single stone brilliant cut diamond pendant, approx. 0.75ct, colour H/J, clarity SI2, on a 14ct white gold chain 44cm, 2.5 grams

11 A single stone brilliant cut diamond pendant, approx. 0.75ct, colour H/J, clarity SI2, on a 14ct white gold chain 44cm, 2.5 grams

£500-700
Estelle Sylvia Pankhurst, a typed letter from Pankhurst to a Miss Betty Ross on headed paper of the New Times and Ethiopia News, dated 30th September 1936 reading "Dear Miss Jones.  Very many thanks for your kind card with all good wishes for The New Year (letter continues in pencil) also to our Arram? Yours sincerely E Sylvia Pankhurst (signature also in pencil)

547 Estelle Sylvia Pankhurst, a typed letter from Pankhurst to a Miss Betty Ross on headed paper of the New Times and Ethiopia News, dated 30th September 1936 reading "Dear Miss Jones. Very many thanks for your kind card with all good wishes for The New Year (letter continues in pencil) also to our Arram? Yours sincerely E Sylvia Pankhurst (signature also in pencil)

£200-300
Mackenzie Thorpe (born 1956), a limited edition cast Parian group "The Apostles" number 72 of 195, dated 2012, 79cm w

692 Mackenzie Thorpe (born 1956), a limited edition cast Parian group "The Apostles" number 72 of 195, dated 2012, 79cm w

£300-400
A Queen Anne silver mug with engraved armorial with S scroll handle, London 1712, 348 grams, 11cm

200 A Queen Anne silver mug with engraved armorial with S scroll handle, London 1712, 348 grams, 11cm

£300-400
A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet with 8 charms and a heart shaped padlock clasp, gross weight 57.3 grams

92 A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet with 8 charms and a heart shaped padlock clasp, gross weight 57.3 grams

£1000-1400
An 18ct white gold 5 stone diamond ring, approx. 1.5ct, size J, 4.4 grams

51 An 18ct white gold 5 stone diamond ring, approx. 1.5ct, size J, 4.4 grams

£500-700
Heath & Co Ltd., a teak and brass Patrol Type No.570 ships binnacle housing, the trunk fitted 3 cupboards of which 2 are enclosed by wooden panelled doors with replacement brass handles, the brass body marked 396, 136cm h x 59cm diam.

509 Heath & Co Ltd., a teak and brass Patrol Type No.570 ships binnacle housing, the trunk fitted 3 cupboards of which 2 are enclosed by wooden panelled doors with replacement brass handles, the brass body marked 396, 136cm h x 59cm diam.

£400-600
A matched set of reeded fiddle pattern silver cutlery with engraved armorial, comprising 6 table spoons London 1869, 6 dinner forks London 1869, 5 dessert forks London 1869, 6 dessert spoons London 1869, 6 tea spoons mixed dates, a ladle London 1869 and a sifter London 152, 1986 grams

197 A matched set of reeded fiddle pattern silver cutlery with engraved armorial, comprising 6 table spoons London 1869, 6 dinner forks London 1869, 5 dessert forks London 1869, 6 dessert spoons London 1869, 6 tea spoons mixed dates, a ladle London 1869 and a sifter London 152, 1986 grams

£800-1100
A square silver salver with pie crust rim and inscription " Presented to Thurston Hamer by the members of Haldumulla Club in appreciation of all his work on their behalf  August 1928 " London 1925, maker Thomas Bradbury and Sons Ltd, 1498 grams, 36cm

320 A square silver salver with pie crust rim and inscription " Presented to Thurston Hamer by the members of Haldumulla Club in appreciation of all his work on their behalf August 1928 " London 1925, maker Thomas Bradbury and Sons Ltd, 1498 grams, 36cm

£600-800
A 19th Century Chinese painted soapstone rectangular panel depicting the eight Immortals , the reverse with characters and seal marks, unframed 29cm x 20cm

704 A 19th Century Chinese painted soapstone rectangular panel depicting the eight Immortals , the reverse with characters and seal marks, unframed 29cm x 20cm

£300-400
A gentleman's steel cased Cartier Roadster Automatic wristwatch, contained in a 40mm case with calendar dial, the case numbered 449102QX/2510 with box, outer box, guarantee and instruction manual with CD, having spare links and a leather strap and clasp

424 A gentleman's steel cased Cartier Roadster Automatic wristwatch, contained in a 40mm case with calendar dial, the case numbered 449102QX/2510 with box, outer box, guarantee and instruction manual with CD, having spare links and a leather strap and clasp

£2000-2500
Paul Cornoyer (American, 1864-1923), oil on board signed, river scape with trees and buildings in the middle distance, French trademark label on verso "Pour Parvenir Bonne Foy 1770", 14cm x 19cm

824 Paul Cornoyer (American, 1864-1923), oil on board signed, river scape with trees and buildings in the middle distance, French trademark label on verso "Pour Parvenir Bonne Foy 1770", 14cm x 19cm

£600-800


Attributed to Richard Dighton (British, 1795-1880) - Honour & Talent (Lord Falmouth and Fred Archer), 19th century watercolour with ink and gouache, inscribed verso, 20cm x 15cm, within a gilt composition frame. Note: Fred Archer, a renowned English flat race jockey of the Victorian era, was hailed as "the best all-round jockey that the turf has ever seen." As a retained rider for Lord Falmouth, he secured more than half of his British Classic Races victories

823 Attributed to Richard Dighton (British, 1795-1880) - Honour & Talent (Lord Falmouth and Fred Archer), 19th century watercolour with ink and gouache, inscribed verso, 20cm x 15cm, within a gilt composition frame. Note: Fred Archer, a renowned English flat race jockey of the Victorian era, was hailed as "the best all-round jockey that the turf has ever seen." As a retained rider for Lord Falmouth, he secured more than half of his British Classic Races victories

£400-600
A set of 12 cast silver continental tots decorated with mistletoe 222 grams, 4cm

202 A set of 12 cast silver continental tots decorated with mistletoe 222 grams, 4cm

£200-250
A silver 5 light candelabrum with repousse floral decoration Birmingham 1973 1974, makers Mappin and Webb & Co., the top detachable section possibly including steel sprung arms 2014 grams, 51.5cm

195 A silver 5 light candelabrum with repousse floral decoration Birmingham 1973 1974, makers Mappin and Webb & Co., the top detachable section possibly including steel sprung arms 2014 grams, 51.5cm

£1000-1400
A 19th Century Swiss cylinder musical box striking on 4 bells, having a 22cm drum and playing 8 aires, the hinged interior lid with paper label bearing Fabrique de Geneve listing 8 airs (Mozart Strauss etc) Lith. A Hass Geneva,  contained in an inlaid crossbanded rosewood box 22cm h x 46cm w x 29cm d

441 A 19th Century Swiss cylinder musical box striking on 4 bells, having a 22cm drum and playing 8 aires, the hinged interior lid with paper label bearing Fabrique de Geneve listing 8 airs (Mozart Strauss etc) Lith. A Hass Geneva, contained in an inlaid crossbanded rosewood box 22cm h x 46cm w x 29cm d

£200-300
Jeremy King (British, b. 1933) oil on board signed and dated '77, inscribed on verso "St Ives" 44cm x 69cm

801 Jeremy King (British, b. 1933) oil on board signed and dated '77, inscribed on verso "St Ives" 44cm x 69cm

£100-150
A Chilean 100 Pesos gold coin 1960, with attached loop, gross weight 21 grams

351 A Chilean 100 Pesos gold coin 1960, with attached loop, gross weight 21 grams

£900-1100
Archie Shine, a mid-Century rosewood "Dorrington" sideboard comprising 4 drawers (top cutlery to the left), each with brass ring drop handles alongside 2 sliding doors with recessed dome handles, revealing shelved cupboards, raised on square tapered supports 76cm h x 213.5cm w x 46cm d, complete with original invoice from Archie Shine Ltd dated 11th July 1972 for 80.84.  Supplied with a Cites Article 10 Certificate No.25GBA102JZKM2

1089 Archie Shine, a mid-Century rosewood "Dorrington" sideboard comprising 4 drawers (top cutlery to the left), each with brass ring drop handles alongside 2 sliding doors with recessed dome handles, revealing shelved cupboards, raised on square tapered supports 76cm h x 213.5cm w x 46cm d, complete with original invoice from Archie Shine Ltd dated 11th July 1972 for 80.84. Supplied with a Cites Article 10 Certificate No.25GBA102JZKM2

£800-1200
A pair of 19th Century Chinese ceramic pillows decorated with ladys with children and reading in pavilion interiors and on terraces, having pierced decoration and geometric rims 17cm

707 A pair of 19th Century Chinese ceramic pillows decorated with ladys with children and reading in pavilion interiors and on terraces, having pierced decoration and geometric rims 17cm

£100-150
A 19th Century miniature 3 piece clock garniture contained in white marble and gilt metal mounted case, the time piece, the 4cm enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, floral decoration, marked Aubase De Sevres, the case surmounted by a figure of a standing lady 21cm x 15cm x 7cm, together with a pair of candlesticks converted to electricity 14cm x 5cm

412 A 19th Century miniature 3 piece clock garniture contained in white marble and gilt metal mounted case, the time piece, the 4cm enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, floral decoration, marked Aubase De Sevres, the case surmounted by a figure of a standing lady 21cm x 15cm x 7cm, together with a pair of candlesticks converted to electricity 14cm x 5cm

£80-120
A 9ct yellow gold Albert with T bar and clasp 33cm, 33.5 grams

6 A 9ct yellow gold Albert with T bar and clasp 33cm, 33.5 grams

£700-800
An Edwardian engraved silver salver on claw and ball feet decorated with panels of flowers Sheffield 1904, 35cm, maker Richard Martin and Ebenezer Hall, 1132 grams

291 An Edwardian engraved silver salver on claw and ball feet decorated with panels of flowers Sheffield 1904, 35cm, maker Richard Martin and Ebenezer Hall, 1132 grams

£500-600
A Regency rosewood chiffonier with raised shelved back and brass 3/4 gallery, the base fitted a secret drawer above cupboard enclosed by panelled doors, having carved columns with lion mask and grape capitals to each side, raised on bun feet 115cm h x 112cm w x 42cm d

913 A Regency rosewood chiffonier with raised shelved back and brass 3/4 gallery, the base fitted a secret drawer above cupboard enclosed by panelled doors, having carved columns with lion mask and grape capitals to each side, raised on bun feet 115cm h x 112cm w x 42cm d

£120-160
A lady's steel cased Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wristwatch with diamond dot 5 minute markers and engraved Rolex symbol to the glass, contained in a 25mm case, having a black dial and original Rolex bracelet

429 A lady's steel cased Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wristwatch with diamond dot 5 minute markers and engraved Rolex symbol to the glass, contained in a 25mm case, having a black dial and original Rolex bracelet

£1300-1500
An 18ct yellow gold necklace 32cm together with an 18ct yellow gold diamond and emerald cross pendant, gross weight 22.9 grams

15 An 18ct yellow gold necklace 32cm together with an 18ct yellow gold diamond and emerald cross pendant, gross weight 22.9 grams

£700-800
A Victorian silver oval  biscuit box with engraved floral decoration, lion ring drop handles and presentation inscription, having a pierced base on shell feet London 1879, maker Horace Woodward  & Co., 21cm, 750 grams

205 A Victorian silver oval biscuit box with engraved floral decoration, lion ring drop handles and presentation inscription, having a pierced base on shell feet London 1879, maker Horace Woodward & Co., 21cm, 750 grams

£300-400
A pair of cast silver woodcocks, London 1989, maker C F Hancock & Co., 226 grams, 8.5cm

201 A pair of cast silver woodcocks, London 1989, maker C F Hancock & Co., 226 grams, 8.5cm

£300-400
Lion, a 19th Century green painted  water pump 55cm h

526 Lion, a 19th Century green painted water pump 55cm h

£100-150
A 19th Century wire driven fusee skeleton clock with 16cm pierced polished metal dial, striking on bell, contained under a glass dome, raised on associated wooden blocks with oval marble base, complete with pendulum and key  47cm h x 31.5cm w x 14.5cm d

440 A 19th Century wire driven fusee skeleton clock with 16cm pierced polished metal dial, striking on bell, contained under a glass dome, raised on associated wooden blocks with oval marble base, complete with pendulum and key 47cm h x 31.5cm w x 14.5cm d

£150-200
An 18th Century archaistic polished bronze twin handled vase 29cm

466 An 18th Century archaistic polished bronze twin handled vase 29cm

£100-150
Victor Wilkins for G-Plan - A "Brasilia" teak mid-Century sideboard comprising 2 bi-fold doors each revealing a shelved cupboard above 2 short and 1 long drawers with curved open handles, raised on tapered supports with shaped stretcher 81cm h x 145cm w x 46cm d

1087 Victor Wilkins for G-Plan - A "Brasilia" teak mid-Century sideboard comprising 2 bi-fold doors each revealing a shelved cupboard above 2 short and 1 long drawers with curved open handles, raised on tapered supports with shaped stretcher 81cm h x 145cm w x 46cm d

£200-300
L Leroy and Co., 13-19 Paris Royal, a 19th Century French mantel clock, the movement numbered 15119, the 9cm porcelain dial marked L Leroy and Co. Paris, contained in a gilt ormolu case surmounted by a lidded urn and with swag decoration throughout  34cm h x 25cm x 11cm

407 L Leroy and Co., 13-19 Paris Royal, a 19th Century French mantel clock, the movement numbered 15119, the 9cm porcelain dial marked L Leroy and Co. Paris, contained in a gilt ormolu case surmounted by a lidded urn and with swag decoration throughout 34cm h x 25cm x 11cm

£140-180
A 1920's Teddy Bear purse with amber and black eyes, stitched snout balding brown mohair, articulated limbs, wood wool head and limbs filling, canvas pads, purse in base metal with green lining and carry chain, 26cm l

562 A 1920's Teddy Bear purse with amber and black eyes, stitched snout balding brown mohair, articulated limbs, wood wool head and limbs filling, canvas pads, purse in base metal with green lining and carry chain, 26cm l

£100-120
Africa General Service medal 1902-1956, Elizabeth II issue, 1 bar Kenya to 2700070 Leading Aircraftman T G Foy RAF

514 Africa General Service medal 1902-1956, Elizabeth II issue, 1 bar Kenya to 2700070 Leading Aircraftman T G Foy RAF

£150-180
A pair of 19th Century Meissen baluster vases and covers with elongated necks, applied with spring flowers, the body decorated with insects, having floral finals, blue crossed swords mark to base, 45cm

652 A pair of 19th Century Meissen baluster vases and covers with elongated necks, applied with spring flowers, the body decorated with insects, having floral finals, blue crossed swords mark to base, 45cm

£500-800
Bucherer, a good 18ct 2 colour gold ribbon brooch, 52mm x 35mm, gross weight including pin 12.6 grams

1 Bucherer, a good 18ct 2 colour gold ribbon brooch, 52mm x 35mm, gross weight including pin 12.6 grams

£500-700
An 18th Century  wrought iron adjustable bar grate Lark spit, raised on tripod supports 125cm h, the revolving centre fitted 4 cooking prongs

521 An 18th Century wrought iron adjustable bar grate Lark spit, raised on tripod supports 125cm h, the revolving centre fitted 4 cooking prongs

£150-200
Omersa for Liberty & Co, a mid-Century brown leather footstool in the form of a Hippo with curled leather eyes raised on stud feet 35cm h x 66cm l

1085 Omersa for Liberty & Co, a mid-Century brown leather footstool in the form of a Hippo with curled leather eyes raised on stud feet 35cm h x 66cm l

£400-500
A Victorian carved and inlaid figured walnut open arm chair, upholstered in yellow material, raised on turned supports  97cm h x 61cm w x 56cm d, together with a similar nursing chair 89cm h x 50cm w x 50cm d

1057 A Victorian carved and inlaid figured walnut open arm chair, upholstered in yellow material, raised on turned supports 97cm h x 61cm w x 56cm d, together with a similar nursing chair 89cm h x 50cm w x 50cm d

£100-150
A late 18th Century Scottish Inverness silver Heart or Luckenbooth brooch by Charles Jameson (act 1797-1819), verso stamped CJ and engraved DU, ImU ItU Sept 1799, 10cm

206 A late 18th Century Scottish Inverness silver Heart or Luckenbooth brooch by Charles Jameson (act 1797-1819), verso stamped CJ and engraved DU, ImU ItU Sept 1799, 10cm

£300-400
Charatan London England, a 7 days of the week pipe set - Sunday 321GD.G, Monday 333DC, Tuesday 30120DC, Wednesday 438DC, Thursday 348X, Friday 4654DC, Saturday 4211DC, all unused and contained in original presentation case, each pipe marked Charatan's Make London England Belvedere

536 Charatan London England, a 7 days of the week pipe set - Sunday 321GD.G, Monday 333DC, Tuesday 30120DC, Wednesday 438DC, Thursday 348X, Friday 4654DC, Saturday 4211DC, all unused and contained in original presentation case, each pipe marked Charatan's Make London England Belvedere

£100-150
A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet with charms and heart padlock, 55.8 grams gross

7 A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet with charms and heart padlock, 55.8 grams gross

£1100-1400
A Victorian 17th Century style carved Wainscot chair with panelled back and solid seat, raised on turned and block supports 99cm h x 56cm w x 49cm d (seat 32cm x 30cm)

957 A Victorian 17th Century style carved Wainscot chair with panelled back and solid seat, raised on turned and block supports 99cm h x 56cm w x 49cm d (seat 32cm x 30cm)

£100-150
A Royal Doulton figure of a tiger standing on a rock H2639 J.C.137.83, the tiger with a gloss finish, the rock with a matt finish 28cm

651 A Royal Doulton figure of a tiger standing on a rock H2639 J.C.137.83, the tiger with a gloss finish, the rock with a matt finish 28cm

£200-250
A Marty, a French 8 day striking clock with 8cm gilt metal dial, Roman numerals, back plated marked A Marty and Rollin A Paris 175, striking on bell, contained in a red boulle shaped case surmounted by an urn 13cm h x 18cm w x 10cm d

415 A Marty, a French 8 day striking clock with 8cm gilt metal dial, Roman numerals, back plated marked A Marty and Rollin A Paris 175, striking on bell, contained in a red boulle shaped case surmounted by an urn 13cm h x 18cm w x 10cm d

£80-120
Masayaki Kurosawa, a 1980's  "Lavinia" table lamp for Artemide, in textured white metal, pivot shade, two level brightness, manufacturers marks to base, fully working and PAT tested, 50cm w x 40cm h x 59cm d

1090 Masayaki Kurosawa, a 1980's "Lavinia" table lamp for Artemide, in textured white metal, pivot shade, two level brightness, manufacturers marks to base, fully working and PAT tested, 50cm w x 40cm h x 59cm d

£1500-1800
An 18ct yellow gold brooch in the form of 2 rhinoceros with diamond eyes, 47mm, 8.6 grams

9 An 18ct yellow gold brooch in the form of 2 rhinoceros with diamond eyes, 47mm, 8.6 grams

£360-420
A 19th Century gut driven fusee bracket timepiece with 12cm arch painted dial and non functioning calendar hand, having an 11cm arch shaped brass back plate, contained in an arched mahogany case with brass bracket feet, complete with pendulum and key,  28cm h x 21cm w x 14cm d

438 A 19th Century gut driven fusee bracket timepiece with 12cm arch painted dial and non functioning calendar hand, having an 11cm arch shaped brass back plate, contained in an arched mahogany case with brass bracket feet, complete with pendulum and key, 28cm h x 21cm w x 14cm d

£150-200
A bottle of Dom Perignon 1996 vintage champagne, with cardboard presentation box

477 A bottle of Dom Perignon 1996 vintage champagne, with cardboard presentation box

£140-180
A Regency rosewood Davenport with brass gallery, hinged stationery box and leather inset writing surface, the maple interior fitted 2 short drawers, the pedestal 4 drawers with gilt painted handles and columns to the front 81cm h x 57cm w x 56cm d

1033 A Regency rosewood Davenport with brass gallery, hinged stationery box and leather inset writing surface, the maple interior fitted 2 short drawers, the pedestal 4 drawers with gilt painted handles and columns to the front 81cm h x 57cm w x 56cm d

£200-300
A set of 8 pairs of silver dessert eaters with mother of pearl handles, Sheffield 1939, cased

270 A set of 8 pairs of silver dessert eaters with mother of pearl handles, Sheffield 1939, cased

£150-180