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Star lots 7th August 2024

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 7th of August 2024

A 17th Century gilt metal mounted heart shaped rock crystal pendant with interior engraved motifs and an inset reliquary (empty) 5.5cm

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
A twin handled dish formed from a Coco de Mer 13cm x 29cm x 40cm

582 A twin handled dish formed from a Coco de Mer 13cm x 29cm x 40cm

SOLD £100
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.

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
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

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
A Sterling silver cast figure of a kangaroo 5cm, 63.6 grams, Maker William Drummond & Co. Melbourne

146 A Sterling silver cast figure of a kangaroo 5cm, 63.6 grams, Maker William Drummond & Co. Melbourne

SOLD £220
Wills cigarette cards, Famous Golfers circa 1930, B size,  a complete set of 25, together with a complete set of Golfing 1924

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
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

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
A Cornish Troika Aztec style square vase and cover with relief decoration, monogrammed CP 31.5cm

405 A Cornish Troika Aztec style square vase and cover with relief decoration, monogrammed CP 31.5cm

SOLD £340
A 9ct yellow gold Albert with T bar and clasp 42cm, 40 grams

2 A 9ct yellow gold Albert with T bar and clasp 42cm, 40 grams

SOLD £700
George Turland Goosey (British, 1877-1947) oil on board signed, "St Ives, Looking Towards Lands End" 29cm x 39cm

803 George Turland Goosey (British, 1877-1947) oil on board signed, "St Ives, Looking Towards Lands End" 29cm x 39cm

SOLD £280
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

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
A 19th Century verdigris copper copper 47cm h x 65cm d

551 A 19th Century verdigris copper copper 47cm h x 65cm d

SOLD £220
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

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
A two pound coin 1823 contained in a 9ct yellow gold 4.9 gram mount

83 A two pound coin 1823 contained in a 9ct yellow gold 4.9 gram mount

SOLD £800
A Victorian gilt metal brooch and ensuite earrings in Etruscan mounts set with garnets in a fitted case

6 A Victorian gilt metal brooch and ensuite earrings in Etruscan mounts set with garnets in a fitted case

SOLD £480
A pair of George III silver tapered candlesticks with ribbed decoration and engraved armorials, Sheffield 1800, maker John Green, Roberts, Mosley and Co, 32cm

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
A 9ct yellow gold ingot pendant 31.5 grams, London 1977

5 A 9ct yellow gold ingot pendant 31.5 grams, London 1977

SOLD £560
A Victorian blue Jasperware high dome cheese cover and stand, decorated with a band of farming animals and bands of vinous decoration 30cm

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
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

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
A gentleman's steel cased Rolex oyster perpetual date wristwatch in a 34mm steel case with ditto Rolex bracelet numbered 78350

87 A gentleman's steel cased Rolex oyster perpetual date wristwatch in a 34mm steel case with ditto Rolex bracelet numbered 78350

SOLD £1650
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

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
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

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
A 2023 four coin set comprising sovereign, half sovereign, quarter sovereign and eighth sovereign, cased and boxed

85 A 2023 four coin set comprising sovereign, half sovereign, quarter sovereign and eighth sovereign, cased and boxed

SOLD £660
A 2023 triple coin set comprising a half sovereign, quarter sovereign and eighth sovereign, cased and boxed and with original pamphlet

84 A 2023 triple coin set comprising a half sovereign, quarter sovereign and eighth sovereign, cased and boxed and with original pamphlet

SOLD £360
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

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
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

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
A Lalique Algues Noir (Tree of Life) relief moulded black glass plate, engraved lower case Lalique France 28cm (no box)

402 A Lalique Algues Noir (Tree of Life) relief moulded black glass plate, engraved lower case Lalique France 28cm (no box)

£100-140
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

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
A silver teapot of plain form with ebony mounts Sheffield 1913, 619 grams gross

116 A silver teapot of plain form with ebony mounts Sheffield 1913, 619 grams gross

SOLD £260
Wills overseas cigarette cards, miniature oval medallions, circa 1914 W.2-61, a complete set of 25

734 Wills overseas cigarette cards, miniature oval medallions, circa 1914 W.2-61, a complete set of 25

SOLD £420
A yellow metal 2 colour 750 basket weave bangle 19.1 grams

69 A yellow metal 2 colour 750 basket weave bangle 19.1 grams

SOLD £660
A wooden model of the liner Oranje 56cm h x 254cm l x 35cm w

625 A wooden model of the liner Oranje 56cm h x 254cm l x 35cm w

£300-500
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

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
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

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
A pair of Edwardian brass candlesticks with knopped stems and ejectors, the square base marked Coronation 1902 36cm h

603 A pair of Edwardian brass candlesticks with knopped stems and ejectors, the square base marked Coronation 1902 36cm h

SOLD £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

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
David Napp (British, b.1964) oil on canvas signed and dated '93, "Moussac The Languedoc" 50cm x 60cm, the reverse with gallery label

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
A Moorcroft Macintyre Florian Ware blue ground vase decorated with flowers, having Florian Ware back stamp and signature numbered M.869.T 13cm

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
A 19th Century famille rose oviform vase decorated with insects amongst flowers 40cm

547 A 19th Century famille rose oviform vase decorated with insects amongst flowers 40cm

SOLD £170
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

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
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

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
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

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
A gentleman's vintage gold Vulcain Cricket alarm wristwatch, the case numbered S2381A/19468, contained in a 32mm case

92 A gentleman's vintage gold Vulcain Cricket alarm wristwatch, the case numbered S2381A/19468, contained in a 32mm case

SOLD £540
A bottle of 1995  Dom Perignon vintage champagne

570 A bottle of 1995 Dom Perignon vintage champagne

SOLD £150
A Victorian rectangular inlaid coromandel trinket/sewing box with hinged lid, base fitted a secret drawer 14cm x 28cm x 20cm

972 A Victorian rectangular inlaid coromandel trinket/sewing box with hinged lid, base fitted a secret drawer 14cm x 28cm x 20cm

SOLD £140
A large Caithness Crystal glass bowl decorated with spring flowers, engraved Fantasia Centrepiece, no.39 of 500, by Helen McDonald 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
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

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
A 20th Century Sitzendorf porcelain 11 piece monkey band with underglaze blue mark and overglazed gilt mark, raised on Rococo bases 9cm

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
An 18th Century oak side table fitted a drawer, raised on club supports 71cm h x 91cm w x 46cm d

938 An 18th Century oak side table fitted a drawer, raised on club supports 71cm h x 91cm w x 46cm d

SOLD £125
A French 18ct yellow gold mesh purse 30.8 grams

1 A French 18ct yellow gold mesh purse 30.8 grams

SOLD £1040
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)

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
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

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
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

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
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

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
A Georgian style armchair upholstered in brown buttoned leather 83cm h x 84cm w x 70cm d (seat 40cm x 39cm)

1039 A Georgian style armchair upholstered in brown buttoned leather 83cm h x 84cm w x 70cm d (seat 40cm x 39cm)

SOLD £240
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

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
A pair of Victorian circular mahogany dish top wine tables, raised on turned column and scrolled feet 50cm h x 45cm diam.

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
A George III circular silver salver with beaded rim and engraved armorial, London 1787, Maker Elisabeth Jones, 36cm, 1275 grams

163 A George III circular silver salver with beaded rim and engraved armorial, London 1787, Maker Elisabeth Jones, 36cm, 1275 grams

SOLD £640