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Star lots 2nd December 2021

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Thursday 2nd of December 2021

A pair of Victorian cast silver plated table salts, in the form of a sea god and goddess riding dolphins holding aloft gilt interior shell bowls, 16cm

13 A pair of Victorian cast silver plated table salts, in the form of a sea god and goddess riding dolphins holding aloft gilt interior shell bowls, 16cm

SOLD £260
An Art Nouveau carved alabaster head and shoulders portrait bust of a girl 30cm h x 20cm x 5cm

703 An Art Nouveau carved alabaster head and shoulders portrait bust of a girl 30cm h x 20cm x 5cm

£200-300
A 1930's, World War Two Japanese Company officers Shin Gunto (military sword), the blade 68cm long including copper collar, the Tsuba decorated blossoms and hearts with the o-seppas having pierced hearts, the Tang with 7 character mark and V-shaped file mark pattern, the standard bound pommel decorated blossoms with brown and blue dress knot attached to the buttcap, the scabbard of black lacquered wood with removable leather cover attached by two press studs

558 A 1930's, World War Two Japanese Company officers Shin Gunto (military sword), the blade 68cm long including copper collar, the Tsuba decorated blossoms and hearts with the o-seppas having pierced hearts, the Tang with 7 character mark and V-shaped file mark pattern, the standard bound pommel decorated blossoms with brown and blue dress knot attached to the buttcap, the scabbard of black lacquered wood with removable leather cover attached by two press studs

SOLD £500
A 19th Century Dutch pierced and cast silver sifter spoon with a galleon handle, import marks Chester 1901, 114 grams

24 A 19th Century Dutch pierced and cast silver sifter spoon with a galleon handle, import marks Chester 1901, 114 grams

SOLD £130
A Silver pedestal bowl with applied floral decoration, retailed by Aspreys London 1976, 584 grams, 19cm

8 A Silver pedestal bowl with applied floral decoration, retailed by Aspreys London 1976, 584 grams, 19cm

SOLD £260
An impressive pair of French style white and gilt painted armchairs upholstered in green and gold material 120cm h x 74cm w x 48cm d (seat 38cm x 38cm)

1062 An impressive pair of French style white and gilt painted armchairs upholstered in green and gold material 120cm h x 74cm w x 48cm d (seat 38cm x 38cm)

SOLD £180
J Lizars of Glasgow, a Tropical Challenge Dayspool camera with teak body and red bellows. Fitted a Beck Symmetrical Lens

551 J Lizars of Glasgow, a Tropical Challenge Dayspool camera with teak body and red bellows. Fitted a Beck Symmetrical Lens

SOLD £240
An 18ct yellow gold oval opal and diamond cluster ring, the opal approx. 1.5ct, the diamonds approx 0.16ct, 4.1 grams, size M

124 An 18ct yellow gold oval opal and diamond cluster ring, the opal approx. 1.5ct, the diamonds approx 0.16ct, 4.1 grams, size M

SOLD £260
A lady's Omega Constellation My Choice wristwatch with mother of pearl dial and 30 brilliant cut diamond set bezel on a bimetallic bracelet, contained in a 22mm case, the reverse numbered 57643456, with original box, warranty and certificate in a leather pouch

195 A lady's Omega Constellation My Choice wristwatch with mother of pearl dial and 30 brilliant cut diamond set bezel on a bimetallic bracelet, contained in a 22mm case, the reverse numbered 57643456, with original box, warranty and certificate in a leather pouch

SOLD £1200
An 18th/19th Century childs elm carver chair with vase shaped slat back and solid seat, raised on square supports 67cm h x 38cm w x 30cm d (seat 26cm x 21cm)

1037 An 18th/19th Century childs elm carver chair with vase shaped slat back and solid seat, raised on square supports 67cm h x 38cm w x 30cm d (seat 26cm x 21cm)

£100-150
Of Royal Interest, a cut out menu card for an event at Clarence House and St James's Palace 30th June 2003, the card depicting an interior and an exterior view of Clarence House with a gilt border, designed by Alex Cobbe, approx. 19cm wide x 29cm high

615 Of Royal Interest, a cut out menu card for an event at Clarence House and St James's Palace 30th June 2003, the card depicting an interior and an exterior view of Clarence House with a gilt border, designed by Alex Cobbe, approx. 19cm wide x 29cm high

SOLD £20
A sovereign 1965

67 A sovereign 1965

SOLD £300
A good 19th Century circular turned tortoiseshell snuff box with gilt metal mounts, the lid interior enclosing an oval portrait of a lady 7cm

253 A good 19th Century circular turned tortoiseshell snuff box with gilt metal mounts, the lid interior enclosing an oval portrait of a lady 7cm

SOLD £220
Of Royal Interest, a cut out menu card dated 26th September 2004 for a dinner at The Palace of Holyrood House in Honour of The Prince of Wales Foundation, the card in the form of a laurel surmounted a white thistle, designed by Alex Cobbe approx. 20cm w x 30cm h

625 Of Royal Interest, a cut out menu card dated 26th September 2004 for a dinner at The Palace of Holyrood House in Honour of The Prince of Wales Foundation, the card in the form of a laurel surmounted a white thistle, designed by Alex Cobbe approx. 20cm w x 30cm h

SOLD £30
A good Edwardian yellow metal and old mine cut diamond brooch, comprising 28 graduated diamonds, approx. 4ct, 125mm x 7mm at it's widest, gross weight 16.6grams, colour F/G, clarity SI1/SI2

180 A good Edwardian yellow metal and old mine cut diamond brooch, comprising 28 graduated diamonds, approx. 4ct, 125mm x 7mm at it's widest, gross weight 16.6grams, colour F/G, clarity SI1/SI2

SOLD £3600
After George Armfield, oils on canvas, a pair, unsigned, studies of terriers hunting 30cm x 39cm

801 After George Armfield, oils on canvas, a pair, unsigned, studies of terriers hunting 30cm x 39cm

SOLD £130
A set of Beswick seagull wall plaques no.922/1/2/3 35cm, 30cm and 23cm

432 A set of Beswick seagull wall plaques no.922/1/2/3 35cm, 30cm and 23cm

SOLD £200
A pair of Victorian Staffordshire figures of standing lions with glass eyes and open mouths 26cm

476 A pair of Victorian Staffordshire figures of standing lions with glass eyes and open mouths 26cm

SOLD £70
Of Royal Interest, a cut out menu card dated 14th October 2001 for a dinner For The Prince of Wales Foundation at The Palace of Holyrood House, the circular card depicting the menu surrounded by tartan ribbon with 4 thistles, the top of the card depicting Holyrood House, approx. 21cm w x 27cm high

604 Of Royal Interest, a cut out menu card dated 14th October 2001 for a dinner For The Prince of Wales Foundation at The Palace of Holyrood House, the circular card depicting the menu surrounded by tartan ribbon with 4 thistles, the top of the card depicting Holyrood House, approx. 21cm w x 27cm high

SOLD £20
A Victorian carved oak and iron bound country house letter box marked Letters dated 1852 27cm h x 31cm w x 6cm d (this box was purchased at the 1960's house sale of Maer Hall Staffordshire) complete with key

1068 A Victorian carved oak and iron bound country house letter box marked Letters dated 1852 27cm h x 31cm w x 6cm d (this box was purchased at the 1960's house sale of Maer Hall Staffordshire) complete with key

SOLD £400
An Art Deco style marble and cast iron side table with pink veined marble top, raised on standard end supports in the form of standing ladies with H framed stretcher 72cm h x 101cm w x 43cm d

1048 An Art Deco style marble and cast iron side table with pink veined marble top, raised on standard end supports in the form of standing ladies with H framed stretcher 72cm h x 101cm w x 43cm d

SOLD £180
A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet, gross weight 54.7 grams

87 A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet, gross weight 54.7 grams

SOLD £660
A 19th Century Chinese famille rose oviform vase and cover decorated with panels of figures in pavillion settings, now with gilt metal mounts having rams head handles and converted to an oil lamp with etched glass shade with clear glass chimney, on a cast gilt metal base 65cm

517 A 19th Century Chinese famille rose oviform vase and cover decorated with panels of figures in pavillion settings, now with gilt metal mounts having rams head handles and converted to an oil lamp with etched glass shade with clear glass chimney, on a cast gilt metal base 65cm

£300-400
A Royal Doulton figure from the Classic Series - Witch HN4444 modelled by and signed Alan Maslankowski and dated 10th July 2005 25cm

438 A Royal Doulton figure from the Classic Series - Witch HN4444 modelled by and signed Alan Maslankowski and dated 10th July 2005 25cm

£100-150
A pair of gilt painted 17th Century style cast iron pricket reeded candlesticks, raised on griffin bases 123cm h x 33cm

701 A pair of gilt painted 17th Century style cast iron pricket reeded candlesticks, raised on griffin bases 123cm h x 33cm

SOLD £280
A Tri-ang electric model of a Ford Escort boxed, together with a 973 Dinky Super goods train boxed

692 A Tri-ang electric model of a Ford Escort boxed, together with a 973 Dinky Super goods train boxed

SOLD £50
Of Royal Interest, a cut out menu card for an event at Buckingham Palace, Thursday 17th June 2010, in the form of The Prince of Wales's three feather motif approx. 23cm wide x 28cm high

621 Of Royal Interest, a cut out menu card for an event at Buckingham Palace, Thursday 17th June 2010, in the form of The Prince of Wales's three feather motif approx. 23cm wide x 28cm high

SOLD £20
John Callow (1822-1878), oil on canvas unsigned, maritime coastal study with figures in fishing vessels and ships in the distance, the coast with windmills and distant church 69cm x 105cm (cleaned and relined)

822 John Callow (1822-1878), oil on canvas unsigned, maritime coastal study with figures in fishing vessels and ships in the distance, the coast with windmills and distant church 69cm x 105cm (cleaned and relined)

SOLD £1000
Of Royal Interest, a private cut out invitation card from HRH The Prince of Wales for Prince William's 21st Birthday Party, to be held on 21st June 2003 at Windsor Castle 7.30 for 8.15 o'clock, dinner and dancing, Out of Africa. The top half of the card depicting a bull elephant charging through long grass, the bottom half a square gilded box with the invitation text, designed by Alex Cobbe approx. 17cm wide x 26cm high

600 Of Royal Interest, a private cut out invitation card from HRH The Prince of Wales for Prince William's 21st Birthday Party, to be held on 21st June 2003 at Windsor Castle 7.30 for 8.15 o'clock, dinner and dancing, Out of Africa. The top half of the card depicting a bull elephant charging through long grass, the bottom half a square gilded box with the invitation text, designed by Alex Cobbe approx. 17cm wide x 26cm high

SOLD £100
An Edwardian yellow metal diamond and turquoise heart shaped pendant with ribbon mount, 28mm x 23mm, 4.3 grams

102 An Edwardian yellow metal diamond and turquoise heart shaped pendant with ribbon mount, 28mm x 23mm, 4.3 grams

SOLD £1650
A 19th Century wooden model of a Royal Navy three masted steamship contained in a wooden case 52cm h x 77cm w x 30cm d

711 A 19th Century wooden model of a Royal Navy three masted steamship contained in a wooden case 52cm h x 77cm w x 30cm d

£100-150
George Hare - a half plate mahogany tailboard camera with burgundy bellows, fitted a Thornton Pickard roller blind shutter with Perken Son & Rayment Rapid Rectilinear 7 x 5 Optimus lens. Makers mark of "6 Calthorpe Street, London" inferring 1876 onwards

556 George Hare - a half plate mahogany tailboard camera with burgundy bellows, fitted a Thornton Pickard roller blind shutter with Perken Son & Rayment Rapid Rectilinear 7 x 5 Optimus lens. Makers mark of "6 Calthorpe Street, London" inferring 1876 onwards

SOLD £250
An early 19th Century Battersea style enamelled snuff box, the lid decorated with a fete gallant scene, the interior with a cupid above a statue, having gilt metal mounts 5cm

254 An early 19th Century Battersea style enamelled snuff box, the lid decorated with a fete gallant scene, the interior with a cupid above a statue, having gilt metal mounts 5cm

£150-200
Abraham Hulk Junior 1886 (1851-1922), oil on canvas, signed and dated, Betchworth Church and Underhill Farm near Dorking Surrey, 75cm x 126cm

823 Abraham Hulk Junior 1886 (1851-1922), oil on canvas, signed and dated, Betchworth Church and Underhill Farm near Dorking Surrey, 75cm x 126cm

SOLD £400
An Edwardian novelty 9ct yellow gold expanding horseshoe bracelet with sprung interior, gross weight 19.2 grams

166 An Edwardian novelty 9ct yellow gold expanding horseshoe bracelet with sprung interior, gross weight 19.2 grams

SOLD £320
J Marti, a 19th Century French 8 day striking on bell mantel clock with visible escapement, enamelled dial and Arabic numerals, contained in a black and pink marble case, having a twin mercurial pendulum and gilt metal mounts 48cm h x 38cm w x 15cm d

883 J Marti, a 19th Century French 8 day striking on bell mantel clock with visible escapement, enamelled dial and Arabic numerals, contained in a black and pink marble case, having a twin mercurial pendulum and gilt metal mounts 48cm h x 38cm w x 15cm d

SOLD £180
A 1930's Art Deco mahogany display cabinet, fitted glazed shelves, enclosed by an astragal sunburst glazed door, raised on cabriole supports 126cm h x 88cm w x 30cm d

975 A 1930's Art Deco mahogany display cabinet, fitted glazed shelves, enclosed by an astragal sunburst glazed door, raised on cabriole supports 126cm h x 88cm w x 30cm d

SOLD £80
A Thornton Pickard Ruby whole plate mahogany field camera, fitted burgundy chamfered bellows with a Dallmeyer No 3 Stigmatic Lens. Together with a canvas bag with 5 slides

552 A Thornton Pickard Ruby whole plate mahogany field camera, fitted burgundy chamfered bellows with a Dallmeyer No 3 Stigmatic Lens. Together with a canvas bag with 5 slides

SOLD £150
A 1920's wooden and transfer decorated advertising sign for Marmet The World's Best Folding Car 43cm x 37cm

652 A 1920's wooden and transfer decorated advertising sign for Marmet The World's Best Folding Car 43cm x 37cm

£100-150
An Art Nouveau copper and brass shaped fire curb 12cm h x 140cm w x 41cm d

640 An Art Nouveau copper and brass shaped fire curb 12cm h x 140cm w x 41cm d

SOLD £50
Of Royal Interest, a cut out menu card for an event at Clarence House, dated 1st June 2005, the circular card depicting a wreath of flowers with menu text within and to the top of the card the Great Pagoda and The Ruined Arch at Kew Gardens, signed by Alex Cobbe approx. 20cm wide x 30cm high including pagoda

602 Of Royal Interest, a cut out menu card for an event at Clarence House, dated 1st June 2005, the circular card depicting a wreath of flowers with menu text within and to the top of the card the Great Pagoda and The Ruined Arch at Kew Gardens, signed by Alex Cobbe approx. 20cm wide x 30cm high including pagoda

SOLD £20
Of Royal Interest, a cut out menu card for a dinner at Kew Palace, Friday 21st April 2006, On The Occasion of The 80th Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen approx. 15cm wide x 21cm high, the dinner was attended by approximately 20 of the Queen's closest friends and family

627 Of Royal Interest, a cut out menu card for a dinner at Kew Palace, Friday 21st April 2006, On The Occasion of The 80th Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen approx. 15cm wide x 21cm high, the dinner was attended by approximately 20 of the Queen's closest friends and family

SOLD £50
A 925 standard model of HMS Victory 242 grams, 30cm, raised on a wooden socle

1 A 925 standard model of HMS Victory 242 grams, 30cm, raised on a wooden socle

SOLD £280
A matched canteen of silver lily pattern cutlery comprising 12 Victorian teaspoons London 1891, 18 grapefruit spoons 925 standard, 18 sundae spoons 925 standard and 24 soup spoons 925 standard, total 3878 grams, contained in a mahogany 3 drawer canteen

299 A matched canteen of silver lily pattern cutlery comprising 12 Victorian teaspoons London 1891, 18 grapefruit spoons 925 standard, 18 sundae spoons 925 standard and 24 soup spoons 925 standard, total 3878 grams, contained in a mahogany 3 drawer canteen

SOLD £1500
Elizabeth Violet Blackadder, limited edition print, no.64 or 75 signed in pencil, depicting a tiger, snooker balls, geometric symbols and other images 50cm x 60cm

806 Elizabeth Violet Blackadder, limited edition print, no.64 or 75 signed in pencil, depicting a tiger, snooker balls, geometric symbols and other images 50cm x 60cm

SOLD £90
A Krugerrand 1981

61 A Krugerrand 1981

SOLD £1150
Alexander George Fraser (1786-1865), oil on canvas signed, landscape in Perthshire, inscribed on verso no.1 Alex Fraser RSA 27 Castle Terrace 69cm x 90cm

817 Alexander George Fraser (1786-1865), oil on canvas signed, landscape in Perthshire, inscribed on verso no.1 Alex Fraser RSA 27 Castle Terrace 69cm x 90cm

SOLD £500
A Lalique opalescent figure - Vitesse, engraved Lalique France no.NM6 19cm

402 A Lalique opalescent figure - Vitesse, engraved Lalique France no.NM6 19cm

SOLD £440
A 17th Century style oak dog kennel dresser, the raised back with moulded cornice fitted 3 shelves and 3 long drawers, the dog kennel recess flanked by a pair of cupboards 190cm h x 129cm w x 40cm d

1033 A 17th Century style oak dog kennel dresser, the raised back with moulded cornice fitted 3 shelves and 3 long drawers, the dog kennel recess flanked by a pair of cupboards 190cm h x 129cm w x 40cm d

SOLD £720
An early 19th Century Derbyshire fluorspar Blue John urn raised on an alabaster plinth in the Neoclassical style, the urn 44cm h x 33cm diam., the base 16cm h x 13cm x 13cm

559 An early 19th Century Derbyshire fluorspar Blue John urn raised on an alabaster plinth in the Neoclassical style, the urn 44cm h x 33cm diam., the base 16cm h x 13cm x 13cm

SOLD £1700
Of Horsham interest, a doll's house in the form of "Carfax Chemist" fitted with various shop fittings and miniature pharmacy bottles etc 36cm h x 48cm w x 45cm

727 Of Horsham interest, a doll's house in the form of "Carfax Chemist" fitted with various shop fittings and miniature pharmacy bottles etc 36cm h x 48cm w x 45cm

SOLD £220
An 11 light Venetian milk glass electrolier hung numerous lozenges 60cm h x 64cm w

766 An 11 light Venetian milk glass electrolier hung numerous lozenges 60cm h x 64cm w

SOLD £140
A 20th Century Maximillion style suit of armour complete with helmet and double bladed toledo sword, raised on a square base 166cm h x 70cm w x 38cm d

700 A 20th Century Maximillion style suit of armour complete with helmet and double bladed toledo sword, raised on a square base 166cm h x 70cm w x 38cm d

SOLD £200
Of Royal Interest, a cut out menu card and a programme for a dinner and show at Highgrove House 18th June 2005, both the card and booklet programme in an Art Deco style of pink, black, blue and cream, the programme detailing "A Marvellous Party" starring amongst others Patrick Stewart and Patricia Routledge

620 Of Royal Interest, a cut out menu card and a programme for a dinner and show at Highgrove House 18th June 2005, both the card and booklet programme in an Art Deco style of pink, black, blue and cream, the programme detailing "A Marvellous Party" starring amongst others Patrick Stewart and Patricia Routledge

SOLD £20
A Lalique clear glass figure of an acrobatic nude, 25cm, engraved Lalique France no.P0067

401 A Lalique clear glass figure of an acrobatic nude, 25cm, engraved Lalique France no.P0067

SOLD £280
J Marti, a French 19th Century 8 day striking mantel clock with visible escapement, enamelled dial and Roman numerals, the base with aneroid barometer, contained in an arch shaped black marble and malachite case, complete with pendulum 34cm h x 29cm w x 15cm d

887 J Marti, a French 19th Century 8 day striking mantel clock with visible escapement, enamelled dial and Roman numerals, the base with aneroid barometer, contained in an arch shaped black marble and malachite case, complete with pendulum 34cm h x 29cm w x 15cm d

SOLD £130