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Star lots 27th August 2025

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction to be held on Wednesday 27th of August 2025

A good Victorian pierced and repousse silver basket with swing handle, decorated with scrolls, having an engraved armorial, Sheffield 1888, 33cm, maker Martin Hall and Co., 680 grams

214 A good Victorian pierced and repousse silver basket with swing handle, decorated with scrolls, having an engraved armorial, Sheffield 1888, 33cm, maker Martin Hall and Co., 680 grams

£300-400
A brass lifeboat nameplate from the SS Britannic circa 1914, 3cm x 45cm.  HMHS Britannic was the third and final vessel of the White Star Line's Olympic class of ocean liners and the second White Star ship to bear the name Britannic.  She was the younger sister of RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic and was intended to enter service as a transatlantic passenger liner.  She operated as a hospital ship from 1915 until her sinking near the Greek island of Kea in the Aegean Sea on November 1916.  At the time she was the largest hospital ship in the world, and the largest vessel built in Britain.   On the morning of 21 November 1916, she hit a naval mine of the Imperial German Navy near the Greek island of Kea and sank 55 minutes later, killing 30 of 1,066 people on board, the 1,036 survivors were rescued from the water and from lifeboats.

640 A brass lifeboat nameplate from the SS Britannic circa 1914, 3cm x 45cm. HMHS Britannic was the third and final vessel of the White Star Line's Olympic class of ocean liners and the second White Star ship to bear the name Britannic. She was the younger sister of RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic and was intended to enter service as a transatlantic passenger liner. She operated as a hospital ship from 1915 until her sinking near the Greek island of Kea in the Aegean Sea on November 1916. At the time she was the largest hospital ship in the world, and the largest vessel built in Britain. On the morning of 21 November 1916, she hit a naval mine of the Imperial German Navy near the Greek island of Kea and sank 55 minutes later, killing 30 of 1,066 people on board, the 1,036 survivors were rescued from the water and from lifeboats.

£800-1200
A Victorian vaseline glass epergne with a large centre stem vase 3 medium vases and three suspended baskets 18cm and 19cm with a ditto dish base 56cm h

739 A Victorian vaseline glass epergne with a large centre stem vase 3 medium vases and three suspended baskets 18cm and 19cm with a ditto dish base 56cm h

£80-120
Harry Brooker (British 1848-1940) "Busy Hours" Children in an interior scene making a Pond Yacht, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1888, 69.5cm x 90cm, within a walnut frame

852 Harry Brooker (British 1848-1940) "Busy Hours" Children in an interior scene making a Pond Yacht, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1888, 69.5cm x 90cm, within a walnut frame

£1500-2500
A 20th Century brass club fender with Kilim upholstered seat 48cm h x 165cm w x 50cm d, inside measurement 154cm w x 43cm d

501 A 20th Century brass club fender with Kilim upholstered seat 48cm h x 165cm w x 50cm d, inside measurement 154cm w x 43cm d

£300-500
A good Victorian carved cameo brooch in a yellow gold, testing as 18ct Greek key pattern mount, depicting attendants dressing Pan, indistinctly signed on verso Schmidt? 65mm, x 60mm, 26.4 grams gross, in original fitted box

9 A good Victorian carved cameo brooch in a yellow gold, testing as 18ct Greek key pattern mount, depicting attendants dressing Pan, indistinctly signed on verso Schmidt? 65mm, x 60mm, 26.4 grams gross, in original fitted box

£400-500
A bottle of 1900 Armagnac Cuvee Speciale de L'An 2000, boxed and with certificate

570 A bottle of 1900 Armagnac Cuvee Speciale de L'An 2000, boxed and with certificate

£500-600
An 18ct yellow gold single stone brilliant cut diamond ring approx. 0.75ct, the shoulders each set with 3 small diamonds, size M, colour H/J, clarity SI1

74 An 18ct yellow gold single stone brilliant cut diamond ring approx. 0.75ct, the shoulders each set with 3 small diamonds, size M, colour H/J, clarity SI1

£600-800
A Tiffany 18ct yellow gold 3 kiss brooch, designed by Paloma Picasso, 48mm, 11.2 grams

11 A Tiffany 18ct yellow gold 3 kiss brooch, designed by Paloma Picasso, 48mm, 11.2 grams

£480-540
A George III silver travelling inkwell London 1811, maker Thomas Whitehouse, 4cm

160 A George III silver travelling inkwell London 1811, maker Thomas Whitehouse, 4cm

£100-140
A 9ct yellow gold flat link necklace, 68cm, 42.2 grams

8 A 9ct yellow gold flat link necklace, 68cm, 42.2 grams

£900-1100
A pair of large and impressive Victorian spelter twin handled urns, the finial in the form of a cherub, shell and ribbon, the handles in the form of horses, raised on dolphin supports 60cm h x 33cm diam.

502 A pair of large and impressive Victorian spelter twin handled urns, the finial in the form of a cherub, shell and ribbon, the handles in the form of horses, raised on dolphin supports 60cm h x 33cm diam.

£150-200
A 19th Century elm and beech Windsor chair (likely Buckinghamshire), shaped arm supports with pierced splat, raised on turned supports with H framed stretcher 97cm h x 57cm w x 40cm d

1119 A 19th Century elm and beech Windsor chair (likely Buckinghamshire), shaped arm supports with pierced splat, raised on turned supports with H framed stretcher 97cm h x 57cm w x 40cm d

£100-150
Benham, a copper ring jelly mould, numbered 400 and with orb mark 11cm x 12cm (slightly misshapen to the bottom) and 1 other copper jelly mould 12cm x 12cm

514 Benham, a copper ring jelly mould, numbered 400 and with orb mark 11cm x 12cm (slightly misshapen to the bottom) and 1 other copper jelly mould 12cm x 12cm

£60-80
**Alfred Fontville de Breanski  (British 1877-1957), Highland Landscape with Stream, Cattle and Figures on a Path, oil on canvas, signed, 50cm x 74cm, within a gilt composition frame **Please note that Artist's Resale Rights may be payable on this lot

857 **Alfred Fontville de Breanski (British 1877-1957), Highland Landscape with Stream, Cattle and Figures on a Path, oil on canvas, signed, 50cm x 74cm, within a gilt composition frame **Please note that Artist's Resale Rights may be payable on this lot

£500-800
A Regency satinwood and figured walnut, crossbanded and inlaid rosewood secretaire bookcase with moulded and dentil cornice, fitted adjustable shelves enclosed by astragal glazed panelled doors, the secretaire drawer fitted figured walnut veneered drawers and pigeon holes, the base fitted 3 drawers with brass swan neck drop handles, having ivory escutcheons, raised on a platform base 212cm h x 95cm w x 50cm d Ivory Exemption Certificate GFTMNXM1

1001 A Regency satinwood and figured walnut, crossbanded and inlaid rosewood secretaire bookcase with moulded and dentil cornice, fitted adjustable shelves enclosed by astragal glazed panelled doors, the secretaire drawer fitted figured walnut veneered drawers and pigeon holes, the base fitted 3 drawers with brass swan neck drop handles, having ivory escutcheons, raised on a platform base 212cm h x 95cm w x 50cm d Ivory Exemption Certificate GFTMNXM1

£500-700
A Victorian silver hammer pattern novelty vesta in the form of a whistle with engraved monogram, London 1894, maker Andrew Crespel, 6cm

207 A Victorian silver hammer pattern novelty vesta in the form of a whistle with engraved monogram, London 1894, maker Andrew Crespel, 6cm

£100-150
An Art Deco silver 3 piece tea set with ebony mounts, the teapot Chester 1931, the sugar bowl and milk jug Birmingham 1931, gross weight 928 grams

155 An Art Deco silver 3 piece tea set with ebony mounts, the teapot Chester 1931, the sugar bowl and milk jug Birmingham 1931, gross weight 928 grams

£360-440
A gentleman's steel cased Hamilton wristwatch with black dial inscribed GS, the case engraved Tropicalised 75003/3 no.684 (this watch was given to British Commonwealth employees for general service in the 1960's and 70's, it is in working order) 35mm

411 A gentleman's steel cased Hamilton wristwatch with black dial inscribed GS, the case engraved Tropicalised 75003/3 no.684 (this watch was given to British Commonwealth employees for general service in the 1960's and 70's, it is in working order) 35mm

£300-400
A 17th Century oak coffer of panelled construction with hinged lid and original hinges, 64cm h x 132cm w x 53cm d

1091 A 17th Century oak coffer of panelled construction with hinged lid and original hinges, 64cm h x 132cm w x 53cm d

£150-180
A yellow gold, testing as 22ct bright cut bracelet, the interior 6cm, 10 grams

1 A yellow gold, testing as 22ct bright cut bracelet, the interior 6cm, 10 grams

£520-580
An 18ct yellow gold mid-century ruby and diamond ring, 4 elliptical rubies 0.40ct, the 6 brilliant cut diamonds 0.14ct, size O 1/2, 4.5 grams

3 An 18ct yellow gold mid-century ruby and diamond ring, 4 elliptical rubies 0.40ct, the 6 brilliant cut diamonds 0.14ct, size O 1/2, 4.5 grams

£300-400
A Queen Anne inlaid figured walnut and oak lined chest on stand, the top quarter veneered and crossbanded, fitted 2 short and 3 long graduated drawers, the base 1 long drawer, raised on cabriole supports 155cm h x 104cm w x 63cm d

1075 A Queen Anne inlaid figured walnut and oak lined chest on stand, the top quarter veneered and crossbanded, fitted 2 short and 3 long graduated drawers, the base 1 long drawer, raised on cabriole supports 155cm h x 104cm w x 63cm d

£400-600
Hermes, a Cheval d'Orient porcelain flared neck vase decorated with a band of horses 17cm

737 Hermes, a Cheval d'Orient porcelain flared neck vase decorated with a band of horses 17cm

£180-220
A Victorian silver chatelaine with mask and cherub clip, with chain supporting a pair of scissors, propelling pencil, thimble case, corkscrew, vesta and scissors, London 1889, gross weight 116 grams

186 A Victorian silver chatelaine with mask and cherub clip, with chain supporting a pair of scissors, propelling pencil, thimble case, corkscrew, vesta and scissors, London 1889, gross weight 116 grams

£150-180
A Jenny Winstanley ceramic figure of a seated British Bulldog with glass eyes, painted signature to base 26cm

738 A Jenny Winstanley ceramic figure of a seated British Bulldog with glass eyes, painted signature to base 26cm

£100-150
A Georg Jensen Moonlight Blossom silver brooch designed by Arno Malinowski numbered 283, 55mm

44 A Georg Jensen Moonlight Blossom silver brooch designed by Arno Malinowski numbered 283, 55mm

£120-150
Archibald Knox for Liberty, a pair of Arts and Crafts Tudric Pewter bombe shaped 3 handled vases, 19cm, both bases numbered 0226

513 Archibald Knox for Liberty, a pair of Arts and Crafts Tudric Pewter bombe shaped 3 handled vases, 19cm, both bases numbered 0226

£180-220
Smiths, an 8 day Art Deco promotional clock for Burton Patent Double Grip contained in a chrome case 25cm x 28cm x 6cm

447 Smiths, an 8 day Art Deco promotional clock for Burton Patent Double Grip contained in a chrome case 25cm x 28cm x 6cm

£80-100
A white gold, testing as 18ct, diamond cluster ring, the diamonds approx. 1.3ct, size O 1/2m 6.3 grams

6 A white gold, testing as 18ct, diamond cluster ring, the diamonds approx. 1.3ct, size O 1/2m 6.3 grams

£300-400
An Eastern carved wooden and painted figure of a seated deity in prayer 98cm h x 23cm

599 An Eastern carved wooden and painted figure of a seated deity in prayer 98cm h x 23cm

£100-150
A group of 3 medals to 6394302, Corporal later Colour Sergeant J Powlesland Royal Sussex Regt., comprising India General Service medal 1909, 1 bar North West Frontier 1931-1936 Royal Mint issue, Army RAF General Service medal 1918-1962 1 bar Palestine, George VI issue Army Long Service Good Conduct with original paper box and letter confirming award dated 28th March 1949, 2 Royal Sussex Regiment ties, 2 blazer badges, Royal Sussex Regimental Association lapel badge, British Legion lapel badge, 1 other and a Royal Sussex lapel badge

531 A group of 3 medals to 6394302, Corporal later Colour Sergeant J Powlesland Royal Sussex Regt., comprising India General Service medal 1909, 1 bar North West Frontier 1931-1936 Royal Mint issue, Army RAF General Service medal 1918-1962 1 bar Palestine, George VI issue Army Long Service Good Conduct with original paper box and letter confirming award dated 28th March 1949, 2 Royal Sussex Regiment ties, 2 blazer badges, Royal Sussex Regimental Association lapel badge, British Legion lapel badge, 1 other and a Royal Sussex lapel badge

£250-300
Charles Hunt (British 1803-1877), "House of Cards", oil on canvas, signed with monogram and dated 1874,  59cm x 90cm

851 Charles Hunt (British 1803-1877), "House of Cards", oil on canvas, signed with monogram and dated 1874, 59cm x 90cm

£3000-4000
Robert "Mouseman" Thompson of Kilburn, a carved English oak octagonal table lamp with carved mouse, on a square base, 26.5cm h x 9cm x 10cm

1067 Robert "Mouseman" Thompson of Kilburn, a carved English oak octagonal table lamp with carved mouse, on a square base, 26.5cm h x 9cm x 10cm

£250-300
Liberty & Co, an Arts and Crafts Moorish oak stool with embossed leather seat  41cm h x 30cm x 30cm

1016 Liberty & Co, an Arts and Crafts Moorish oak stool with embossed leather seat 41cm h x 30cm x 30cm

£100-150
James Bond, an original vintage US one sheet movie poster for Goldfinger "Everything He Touches Turns To Excitement", copyright United Artists Corporation 1964, marked Printed in USA FD-3209 64/359 to bottom right corner, framed no glass 102cm x 66cm

641 James Bond, an original vintage US one sheet movie poster for Goldfinger "Everything He Touches Turns To Excitement", copyright United Artists Corporation 1964, marked Printed in USA FD-3209 64/359 to bottom right corner, framed no glass 102cm x 66cm

£400-600
A Victorian mahogany table top bar billiard table, raised on turned supports  88cm h x 106cm x 58cm w (when closed) complete with 9 turned billiard balls

1168 A Victorian mahogany table top bar billiard table, raised on turned supports 88cm h x 106cm x 58cm w (when closed) complete with 9 turned billiard balls

£200-300
An 18ct yellow gold oval peridot and diamond ring, the centre stone 0.75ct, the 6 brilliant cut diamonds 0.24ct, size R, 3.6 grams

137 An 18ct yellow gold oval peridot and diamond ring, the centre stone 0.75ct, the 6 brilliant cut diamonds 0.24ct, size R, 3.6 grams

£300-400
Paul Garnier of Paris, a French 19th Century 8 day striking carriage clock with 6 cm enamelled dial, Roman numerals marked Paul Garnier A'Paris, contained in a gilt metal case, back plated signed Paul Garnier Paris, striking on a bell, case numbered in 3 places 3392, complete with key 10cm x 9cm x 7cm

448 Paul Garnier of Paris, a French 19th Century 8 day striking carriage clock with 6 cm enamelled dial, Roman numerals marked Paul Garnier A'Paris, contained in a gilt metal case, back plated signed Paul Garnier Paris, striking on a bell, case numbered in 3 places 3392, complete with key 10cm x 9cm x 7cm

£300-400
A bottle of Grand Siecle 1914 cognac, contained in a wooden carrying case

572 A bottle of Grand Siecle 1914 cognac, contained in a wooden carrying case

£800-1000
A fine 19th Century Neri Brothers carved cameo portrait brooch of a lady facing right, contained in an 18ct yellow gold mount, engraved Portrait of Ann Elizabeth Bingham nee' Griffith, taken at Rome by Neri AD 1862, makers mark F.B, the reverse inscribed Neri, 48mm x 42mm

5 A fine 19th Century Neri Brothers carved cameo portrait brooch of a lady facing right, contained in an 18ct yellow gold mount, engraved Portrait of Ann Elizabeth Bingham nee' Griffith, taken at Rome by Neri AD 1862, makers mark F.B, the reverse inscribed Neri, 48mm x 42mm

£2000-2500
Robert Physick (British 1815/16-1882) carved white marble bust of a lady on a round base, inscribed Robt Physick Sculpt 1868, 36cm

921 Robert Physick (British 1815/16-1882) carved white marble bust of a lady on a round base, inscribed Robt Physick Sculpt 1868, 36cm

£300-350
A Victorian pierced gilt brass 3 tier circular cotton reel/bobbin stand with an associated finial of a standing boy, the base supported by a seated girl with palms, raised on a Rococo style base 40cm h x 16cm diam.

503 A Victorian pierced gilt brass 3 tier circular cotton reel/bobbin stand with an associated finial of a standing boy, the base supported by a seated girl with palms, raised on a Rococo style base 40cm h x 16cm diam.

£100-150
A yellow gold, testing as 18ct, pierced pendant 15 grams

10 A yellow gold, testing as 18ct, pierced pendant 15 grams

£620-680
James Bond, an original vintage US half sheet movie poster for You Only Live Twice, copyright United Artists Corporation 1967, marked 67/115 to bottom right corner, framed 55cm x 70cm

646 James Bond, an original vintage US half sheet movie poster for You Only Live Twice, copyright United Artists Corporation 1967, marked 67/115 to bottom right corner, framed 55cm x 70cm

£200-300
A lady's 14ct yellow gold wristwatch and bracelet, the dial inscribed Huber, 17mm (not working), 18.1 grams

403 A lady's 14ct yellow gold wristwatch and bracelet, the dial inscribed Huber, 17mm (not working), 18.1 grams

£480-540
A pair of 19th Century Continental porcelain bon bon dishes in the form of semi-clad seated figures beside baskets, decorated with flowers, impressed marks, numbered 173 and 174 15cm

704 A pair of 19th Century Continental porcelain bon bon dishes in the form of semi-clad seated figures beside baskets, decorated with flowers, impressed marks, numbered 173 and 174 15cm

£100-150
A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet with 17 gold charms including poodle, rugby ball, gondola etc, gross weight 29.2 grams

4 A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet with 17 gold charms including poodle, rugby ball, gondola etc, gross weight 29.2 grams

£560-640
A Regency rosewood and crossdbanded satinwood D shaped card table, raised on a chamfered column, triform base and splayed feet with brass caps and casters 75cm h x 89cm w x 43cm d

1072 A Regency rosewood and crossdbanded satinwood D shaped card table, raised on a chamfered column, triform base and splayed feet with brass caps and casters 75cm h x 89cm w x 43cm d

£200-300