Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 7th of August 2024
75 A 17th Century gilt metal mounted heart shaped rock crystal pendant with interior engraved motifs and an inset reliquary (empty) 5.5cm
SOLD £1150
75 A 17th Century gilt metal mounted heart shaped rock crystal pendant with interior engraved motifs and an inset reliquary (empty) 5.5cm
582 A twin handled dish formed from a Coco de Mer 13cm x 29cm x 40cm
SOLD £100
582 A twin handled dish formed from a Coco de Mer 13cm x 29cm x 40cm
689 Churchill, Sir Winston Spencer. The Second World War in 6 volumes, Cassel & Co London , bound in red morocco by Bumpus, gilt lined with Persian Lion and Sun motif to centre cover, gilt book block, 8vo, Vol I - The Gathering Storm, signed and dated 1955, 2nd ed. 1949, Vol II - Their Finest Hour, initialled WSC, 3rd ed. 1951, Vol III - The Grand Alliance, initialled WSC, 1st ed. 1950, Vol IV - The Hinge of Fate, initialled WSC, 1st ed, 1951, Vol V - Closing The Ring, initialled WSC, 1st ed, 1952, Vol VI - Triumph & Tragedy, initialled WSC, 1st ed, 1954.
Included is a letter dated 14 January 1947 on Chartwell headed paper signed by Churchill to F. Burrows of the Law firm Nicholl, Manisty, Few and Co thanking the recipient for a 5000 pound cheque and their services.
Provenance - The books were given to the vendors Grandfather by Winston Churchill as thanks for legal services undertaken when the vendors grandfather was a legal clerk at Nicholl, Manisty and Co Solicitors.
SOLD £9200
689 Churchill, Sir Winston Spencer. The Second World War in 6 volumes, Cassel & Co London , bound in red morocco by Bumpus, gilt lined with Persian Lion and Sun motif to centre cover, gilt book block, 8vo, Vol I - The Gathering Storm, signed and dated 1955, 2nd ed. 1949, Vol II - Their Finest Hour, initialled WSC, 3rd ed. 1951, Vol III - The Grand Alliance, initialled WSC, 1st ed. 1950, Vol IV - The Hinge of Fate, initialled WSC, 1st ed, 1951, Vol V - Closing The Ring, initialled WSC, 1st ed, 1952, Vol VI - Triumph & Tragedy, initialled WSC, 1st ed, 1954.
Included is a letter dated 14 January 1947 on Chartwell headed paper signed by Churchill to F. Burrows of the Law firm Nicholl, Manisty, Few and Co thanking the recipient for a 5000 pound cheque and their services.
Provenance - The books were given to the vendors Grandfather by Winston Churchill as thanks for legal services undertaken when the vendors grandfather was a legal clerk at Nicholl, Manisty and Co Solicitors.
88 A gentleman's 18ct yellow gold Universal wristwatch with calendar, seconds and moon phase dials, with date aperture, the dial inscribed Universal Geneve, contained in a 32mm case numbered 1333213/11304, the movement numbered 254944, having blued steel hands on a later strap
SOLD £1100
88 A gentleman's 18ct yellow gold Universal wristwatch with calendar, seconds and moon phase dials, with date aperture, the dial inscribed Universal Geneve, contained in a 32mm case numbered 1333213/11304, the movement numbered 254944, having blued steel hands on a later strap
146 A Sterling silver cast figure of a kangaroo 5cm, 63.6 grams, Maker William Drummond & Co. Melbourne
SOLD £220
146 A Sterling silver cast figure of a kangaroo 5cm, 63.6 grams, Maker William Drummond & Co. Melbourne
754 Wills cigarette cards, Famous Golfers circa 1930, B size, a complete set of 25, together with a complete set of Golfing 1924
SOLD £130
754 Wills cigarette cards, Famous Golfers circa 1930, B size, a complete set of 25, together with a complete set of Golfing 1924
181 A good mid 18th Century Scottish niello and silver plaid brooch of annular form, engraved with scrolls, knotwork and Celtic motifs, inscribed on reverse with 2 sets of initials A.B and S.B, dated 1798, 7.5cm
SOLD £860
181 A good mid 18th Century Scottish niello and silver plaid brooch of annular form, engraved with scrolls, knotwork and Celtic motifs, inscribed on reverse with 2 sets of initials A.B and S.B, dated 1798, 7.5cm
405 A Cornish Troika Aztec style square vase and cover with relief decoration, monogrammed CP 31.5cm
SOLD £340
405 A Cornish Troika Aztec style square vase and cover with relief decoration, monogrammed CP 31.5cm
2 A 9ct yellow gold Albert with T bar and clasp 42cm, 40 grams
SOLD £700
2 A 9ct yellow gold Albert with T bar and clasp 42cm, 40 grams
803 George Turland Goosey (British, 1877-1947) oil on board signed, "St Ives, Looking Towards Lands End" 29cm x 39cm
SOLD £280
803 George Turland Goosey (British, 1877-1947) oil on board signed, "St Ives, Looking Towards Lands End" 29cm x 39cm
106 An Edwardian sapphire and diamond white metal pendant brooch, the oval cut sapphire approx. 2.5ct, supported by 34 brilliant cut diamonds, 35mm x 22mm, together with an 18ct white gold chain 48cm gross weight 8.6 grams
SOLD £1400
106 An Edwardian sapphire and diamond white metal pendant brooch, the oval cut sapphire approx. 2.5ct, supported by 34 brilliant cut diamonds, 35mm x 22mm, together with an 18ct white gold chain 48cm gross weight 8.6 grams
551 A 19th Century verdigris copper copper 47cm h x 65cm d
SOLD £220
551 A 19th Century verdigris copper copper 47cm h x 65cm d
93 A white metal vintage diamond and emerald cocktail dress ring comprising a baguette cut emerald approx. 1.25ct, 10 baguette cut diamonds each approx. 0.09ct. 12 elliptical cut stones each approx 0.20ct, 7.9 grams, size U 1/2
£1600-1800
93 A white metal vintage diamond and emerald cocktail dress ring comprising a baguette cut emerald approx. 1.25ct, 10 baguette cut diamonds each approx. 0.09ct. 12 elliptical cut stones each approx 0.20ct, 7.9 grams, size U 1/2
83 A two pound coin 1823 contained in a 9ct yellow gold 4.9 gram mount
SOLD £800
83 A two pound coin 1823 contained in a 9ct yellow gold 4.9 gram mount
6 A Victorian gilt metal brooch and ensuite earrings in Etruscan mounts set with garnets in a fitted case
SOLD £480
6 A Victorian gilt metal brooch and ensuite earrings in Etruscan mounts set with garnets in a fitted case
113 A pair of George III silver tapered candlesticks with ribbed decoration and engraved armorials, Sheffield 1800, maker John Green, Roberts, Mosley and Co, 32cm
SOLD £500
113 A pair of George III silver tapered candlesticks with ribbed decoration and engraved armorials, Sheffield 1800, maker John Green, Roberts, Mosley and Co, 32cm
5 A 9ct yellow gold ingot pendant 31.5 grams, London 1977
SOLD £560
5 A 9ct yellow gold ingot pendant 31.5 grams, London 1977
520 A Victorian blue Jasperware high dome cheese cover and stand, decorated with a band of farming animals and bands of vinous decoration 30cm
SOLD £110
520 A Victorian blue Jasperware high dome cheese cover and stand, decorated with a band of farming animals and bands of vinous decoration 30cm
1056 A Regency mahogany slide top Davenport with brass 3/4 gallery and brown leather skiver, the pedestal fitted 4 drawers with turned handles, raised on bun feet 84cm h x 52cm w x 52cm d
£140-180
1056 A Regency mahogany slide top Davenport with brass 3/4 gallery and brown leather skiver, the pedestal fitted 4 drawers with turned handles, raised on bun feet 84cm h x 52cm w x 52cm d
87 A gentleman's steel cased Rolex oyster perpetual date wristwatch in a 34mm steel case with ditto Rolex bracelet numbered 78350
SOLD £1650
87 A gentleman's steel cased Rolex oyster perpetual date wristwatch in a 34mm steel case with ditto Rolex bracelet numbered 78350
865 A 19th Century chain driven double fusee bracket clock, striking on gong, the 19cm painted dial marked W & F Grimshaw, 35 Coswell Road, London, contained in a mahogany case with 14cm plain back plate 50cm h x 17cm w x 33cm and together with an associated bracket, complete with pendulum and key
SOLD £400
865 A 19th Century chain driven double fusee bracket clock, striking on gong, the 19cm painted dial marked W & F Grimshaw, 35 Coswell Road, London, contained in a mahogany case with 14cm plain back plate 50cm h x 17cm w x 33cm and together with an associated bracket, complete with pendulum and key
418 Istvan Komaromy, a glass lamp work figure group of a lady with bow and a rearing deer, raised on a green marble base, with original label 20cm
SOLD £160
418 Istvan Komaromy, a glass lamp work figure group of a lady with bow and a rearing deer, raised on a green marble base, with original label 20cm
85 A 2023 four coin set comprising sovereign, half sovereign, quarter sovereign and eighth sovereign, cased and boxed
SOLD £660
85 A 2023 four coin set comprising sovereign, half sovereign, quarter sovereign and eighth sovereign, cased and boxed
84 A 2023 triple coin set comprising a half sovereign, quarter sovereign and eighth sovereign, cased and boxed and with original pamphlet
SOLD £360
84 A 2023 triple coin set comprising a half sovereign, quarter sovereign and eighth sovereign, cased and boxed and with original pamphlet
1047 An 18th Century oak dresser base fitted 2 drawers above double cupboards inlaid a star, with later associated raised back with moulded cornice, 168cm h x 126cm w x 44cm d
SOLD £135
1047 An 18th Century oak dresser base fitted 2 drawers above double cupboards inlaid a star, with later associated raised back with moulded cornice, 168cm h x 126cm w x 44cm d
7 A Victorian yellow metal seed pearl, diamond and guilloche enamel double heart brooch, the 7 brilliant cut diamonds each approx. 0.05ct, 30mm, 5.3 grams
SOLD £400
7 A Victorian yellow metal seed pearl, diamond and guilloche enamel double heart brooch, the 7 brilliant cut diamonds each approx. 0.05ct, 30mm, 5.3 grams
402 A Lalique Algues Noir (Tree of Life) relief moulded black glass plate, engraved lower case Lalique France 28cm (no box)
£100-140
402 A Lalique Algues Noir (Tree of Life) relief moulded black glass plate, engraved lower case Lalique France 28cm (no box)
834 John Keane (British b.1954), limited edition screen print, wood block and collage 14/90 "Political World" signed and dated 1994, unframed 151cm x 105cm
£500-700
834 John Keane (British b.1954), limited edition screen print, wood block and collage 14/90 "Political World" signed and dated 1994, unframed 151cm x 105cm
116 A silver teapot of plain form with ebony mounts Sheffield 1913, 619 grams gross
SOLD £260
116 A silver teapot of plain form with ebony mounts Sheffield 1913, 619 grams gross
734 Wills overseas cigarette cards, miniature oval medallions, circa 1914 W.2-61, a complete set of 25
SOLD £420
734 Wills overseas cigarette cards, miniature oval medallions, circa 1914 W.2-61, a complete set of 25
69 A yellow metal 2 colour 750 basket weave bangle 19.1 grams
SOLD £660
69 A yellow metal 2 colour 750 basket weave bangle 19.1 grams
625 A wooden model of the liner Oranje 56cm h x 254cm l x 35cm w
£300-500
625 A wooden model of the liner Oranje 56cm h x 254cm l x 35cm w
966 A Victorian oval inlaid and quarter veneered figured walnut 3 section Canterbury, the base fitted a drawer raised on turned supports 91cm h x 62cm w x 41cm d
SOLD £150
966 A Victorian oval inlaid and quarter veneered figured walnut 3 section Canterbury, the base fitted a drawer raised on turned supports 91cm h x 62cm w x 41cm d
1028 A Regency mahogany secretaire chiffonier, the raised back fitted a shelf, the fall front revealing pigeon holes and drawers, the base enclosed by a pair of panelled doors, raised on turned supports 140cm h x 93cm w x 44cm d Ivory Exemption Certificate HHGK7H4Q
£150-200
1028 A Regency mahogany secretaire chiffonier, the raised back fitted a shelf, the fall front revealing pigeon holes and drawers, the base enclosed by a pair of panelled doors, raised on turned supports 140cm h x 93cm w x 44cm d Ivory Exemption Certificate HHGK7H4Q
603 A pair of Edwardian brass candlesticks with knopped stems and ejectors, the square base marked Coronation 1902 36cm h
SOLD £50
603 A pair of Edwardian brass candlesticks with knopped stems and ejectors, the square base marked Coronation 1902 36cm h
50 A pair of French 18ct yellow gold pearl and diamond pierced ear clips, the diamonds each 0.25ct, the pearls each 10mm, 6.1 grams
SOLD £2200
50 A pair of French 18ct yellow gold pearl and diamond pierced ear clips, the diamonds each 0.25ct, the pearls each 10mm, 6.1 grams
806 David Napp (British, b.1964) oil on canvas signed and dated '93, "Moussac The Languedoc" 50cm x 60cm, the reverse with gallery label
SOLD £260
806 David Napp (British, b.1964) oil on canvas signed and dated '93, "Moussac The Languedoc" 50cm x 60cm, the reverse with gallery label
401 A Moorcroft Macintyre Florian Ware blue ground vase decorated with flowers, having Florian Ware back stamp and signature numbered M.869.T 13cm
SOLD £190
401 A Moorcroft Macintyre Florian Ware blue ground vase decorated with flowers, having Florian Ware back stamp and signature numbered M.869.T 13cm
547 A 19th Century famille rose oviform vase decorated with insects amongst flowers 40cm
SOLD £170
547 A 19th Century famille rose oviform vase decorated with insects amongst flowers 40cm
828 Three Chinese circular embroidered panels labelled to the reverse "These Chinese embroidered panels removed from priests robes since the Communist Revolution", Mark Rowel Ltd (Maple Company) 39cm, 38cm and 24cm
£100-150
828 Three Chinese circular embroidered panels labelled to the reverse "These Chinese embroidered panels removed from priests robes since the Communist Revolution", Mark Rowel Ltd (Maple Company) 39cm, 38cm and 24cm
114 A Victorian style cranberry and clear glass ewer with silver mounts having a mask scroll spout, pineapple finial and S scroll handle, London 2000, maker WW 28cm
SOLD £220
114 A Victorian style cranberry and clear glass ewer with silver mounts having a mask scroll spout, pineapple finial and S scroll handle, London 2000, maker WW 28cm
197 A part set of silver cutlery comprising 6 dinner forks, 5 dessert forks, 6 dessert spoons, 5 table spoons, all London 1905 and 1906, 1496 grams
SOLD £700
197 A part set of silver cutlery comprising 6 dinner forks, 5 dessert forks, 6 dessert spoons, 5 table spoons, all London 1905 and 1906, 1496 grams
92 A gentleman's vintage gold Vulcain Cricket alarm wristwatch, the case numbered S2381A/19468, contained in a 32mm case
SOLD £540
92 A gentleman's vintage gold Vulcain Cricket alarm wristwatch, the case numbered S2381A/19468, contained in a 32mm case
570 A bottle of 1995 Dom Perignon vintage champagne
SOLD £150
570 A bottle of 1995 Dom Perignon vintage champagne
972 A Victorian rectangular inlaid coromandel trinket/sewing box with hinged lid, base fitted a secret drawer 14cm x 28cm x 20cm
SOLD £140
972 A Victorian rectangular inlaid coromandel trinket/sewing box with hinged lid, base fitted a secret drawer 14cm x 28cm x 20cm
424 A large Caithness Crystal glass bowl decorated with spring flowers, engraved Fantasia Centrepiece, no.39 of 500, by Helen McDonald 20cm
£100-150
424 A large Caithness Crystal glass bowl decorated with spring flowers, engraved Fantasia Centrepiece, no.39 of 500, by Helen McDonald 20cm
86 A lady's Rolex bi-metallic oyster perpetual date-just wristwatch, contained in a 25mm case, now with mother of pearl dial with diamond dot 5 minute markers and diamond set bezel on a bi-metallic bracelet, numbered 997372/69173, the bracelet marked 62523D.18, together with original gold bezel and gilt dial and with leather pochette
SOLD £2900
86 A lady's Rolex bi-metallic oyster perpetual date-just wristwatch, contained in a 25mm case, now with mother of pearl dial with diamond dot 5 minute markers and diamond set bezel on a bi-metallic bracelet, numbered 997372/69173, the bracelet marked 62523D.18, together with original gold bezel and gilt dial and with leather pochette
403 A 20th Century Sitzendorf porcelain 11 piece monkey band with underglaze blue mark and overglazed gilt mark, raised on Rococo bases 9cm
SOLD £130
403 A 20th Century Sitzendorf porcelain 11 piece monkey band with underglaze blue mark and overglazed gilt mark, raised on Rococo bases 9cm
938 An 18th Century oak side table fitted a drawer, raised on club supports 71cm h x 91cm w x 46cm d
SOLD £125
938 An 18th Century oak side table fitted a drawer, raised on club supports 71cm h x 91cm w x 46cm d
1 A French 18ct yellow gold mesh purse 30.8 grams
SOLD £1040
1 A French 18ct yellow gold mesh purse 30.8 grams
1049 Ercol, a mid-century elm and beech dining suite comprising drop flap table (model 383) 71cm h x 74cm w x 63cm when closed x 137cm l when extended, a pair of elm and beech Windsor bow top carver chairs 76cm h x 56cm w x 41cm d (seats 27cm x 23cm) and a pair of Windsor bow top standard chairs (all chairs with original labels)
SOLD £360
1049 Ercol, a mid-century elm and beech dining suite comprising drop flap table (model 383) 71cm h x 74cm w x 63cm when closed x 137cm l when extended, a pair of elm and beech Windsor bow top carver chairs 76cm h x 56cm w x 41cm d (seats 27cm x 23cm) and a pair of Windsor bow top standard chairs (all chairs with original labels)
1003 A Regency inlaid and crossbanded mahogany trinket box of sarcophagus form with lion mask brass ring drop handles and ivory escutcheon, raised on paw feet 13cm h x 24cm w x 19cm d Ivory Exemption Certificate ZBZT9P6K
SOLD £100
1003 A Regency inlaid and crossbanded mahogany trinket box of sarcophagus form with lion mask brass ring drop handles and ivory escutcheon, raised on paw feet 13cm h x 24cm w x 19cm d Ivory Exemption Certificate ZBZT9P6K
608 Huntley & Palmer, a biscuit tin in the form of a lizard skin satchel/handbag, the base numbered 493911, 12cm x 20cm x 7cm and Queen Elizabeth II biscuit tin
£50-75
608 Huntley & Palmer, a biscuit tin in the form of a lizard skin satchel/handbag, the base numbered 493911, 12cm x 20cm x 7cm and Queen Elizabeth II biscuit tin
104 A white metal 3 stone brilliant cut diamond ring, the centre stone approx. 1ct, the outer stones each approx. 0.5ct. colour H/I, clarity SI1/SI2, 3.7 grams, size M
SOLD £2100
104 A white metal 3 stone brilliant cut diamond ring, the centre stone approx. 1ct, the outer stones each approx. 0.5ct. colour H/I, clarity SI1/SI2, 3.7 grams, size M
1039 A Georgian style armchair upholstered in brown buttoned leather 83cm h x 84cm w x 70cm d (seat 40cm x 39cm)
SOLD £240
1039 A Georgian style armchair upholstered in brown buttoned leather 83cm h x 84cm w x 70cm d (seat 40cm x 39cm)
1004 A Regency rosewood and inlaid brass pedestal sofa table fitted 2 drawers, raised on chamfered square column with triform base and splayed legs ending in brass paw feet 76cm h x 92cm w x 65cm d
£200-300
1004 A Regency rosewood and inlaid brass pedestal sofa table fitted 2 drawers, raised on chamfered square column with triform base and splayed legs ending in brass paw feet 76cm h x 92cm w x 65cm d
1060 A pair of Victorian circular mahogany dish top wine tables, raised on turned column and scrolled feet 50cm h x 45cm diam.
SOLD £220
1060 A pair of Victorian circular mahogany dish top wine tables, raised on turned column and scrolled feet 50cm h x 45cm diam.
163 A George III circular silver salver with beaded rim and engraved armorial, London 1787, Maker Elisabeth Jones, 36cm, 1275 grams
SOLD £640
163 A George III circular silver salver with beaded rim and engraved armorial, London 1787, Maker Elisabeth Jones, 36cm, 1275 grams