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Star lots 15th December 2022

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Thursday 15th of December 2022

A bottle of 1993 Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne, boxed

712 A bottle of 1993 Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne, boxed

SOLD £180
An early 19th Century unframed sampler with house, birds, insects and flowers 29cm x 29cm, a ditto of a country house with vases of flowers, dogs, deer and birds 24cm x 40cm, ditto of a country house with trees and windmill by Mary Jackson 30cm x 30cm, another with alphabet and numbers with tree 25cm x 20cm, 1 other with alphabets, birds, deer and flowers 22cm x 19cm, alphabet and numbers dated 1834 20cm x 16cm, 6 others

783 An early 19th Century unframed sampler with house, birds, insects and flowers 29cm x 29cm, a ditto of a country house with vases of flowers, dogs, deer and birds 24cm x 40cm, ditto of a country house with trees and windmill by Mary Jackson 30cm x 30cm, another with alphabet and numbers with tree 25cm x 20cm, 1 other with alphabets, birds, deer and flowers 22cm x 19cm, alphabet and numbers dated 1834 20cm x 16cm, 6 others

SOLD £240
Metzler & Co. 37 Marlborough Street, London, a folding 'missionary' organ, contained in an oak bible shaped case 13cm h x 59cm w x 35cm d

575 Metzler & Co. 37 Marlborough Street, London, a folding 'missionary' organ, contained in an oak bible shaped case 13cm h x 59cm w x 35cm d

SOLD £180
Bennett Royal Exchange London, a brass barreled flintlock blunderbuss with 40cm brass barrel, steel spring loaded bayonet and walnut stock, the barrel with proof marks and Royal Exchange London, the steel lock marked Bennett

665 Bennett Royal Exchange London, a brass barreled flintlock blunderbuss with 40cm brass barrel, steel spring loaded bayonet and walnut stock, the barrel with proof marks and Royal Exchange London, the steel lock marked Bennett

SOLD £960
A 9ct and silver double crescent diamond brooch, 30mm, approx. 2.5ct, 10 grams

48 A 9ct and silver double crescent diamond brooch, 30mm, approx. 2.5ct, 10 grams

SOLD £680
A William IV bleached mahogany bow front chest of 3 drawers with brass ring drop  handles and turned columns to the sides, 89cm h x 110cm w x 55cm d

934 A William IV bleached mahogany bow front chest of 3 drawers with brass ring drop handles and turned columns to the sides, 89cm h x 110cm w x 55cm d

SOLD £240
A Victorian bronze figure of a mounted nobleman with baton, raised on a rectangular naturalistic base 30cm h x 23cm w x 9cm d

601 A Victorian bronze figure of a mounted nobleman with baton, raised on a rectangular naturalistic base 30cm h x 23cm w x 9cm d

SOLD £80
An Art Deco Vitascope automaton rocking ship clock, contained in a pink arch shaped cellulose acetate case, the reverse marked Vitascope UK Patents 5580361,580886 32cm h x 23cm w x 15cm d

871 An Art Deco Vitascope automaton rocking ship clock, contained in a pink arch shaped cellulose acetate case, the reverse marked Vitascope UK Patents 5580361,580886 32cm h x 23cm w x 15cm d

SOLD £300
A white metal 18ct 3 stone diamond ring approx. 2.5 grams, 1.0ct, size Q

47 A white metal 18ct 3 stone diamond ring approx. 2.5 grams, 1.0ct, size Q

SOLD £500
A William IV oval rosewood writing table fitted a drawer, raised on turned and reeded supports with scroll feet 71cm h x 93cm w x 48cm d

959 A William IV oval rosewood writing table fitted a drawer, raised on turned and reeded supports with scroll feet 71cm h x 93cm w x 48cm d

SOLD £460
A 20th Century mahogany vitrine with pink veined marble top and pierced 3/4 gallery enclosed by a glazed panelled door, the base with painted panels on cabriole supports 140cm h x 68cm w x 30cm d

1051 A 20th Century mahogany vitrine with pink veined marble top and pierced 3/4 gallery enclosed by a glazed panelled door, the base with painted panels on cabriole supports 140cm h x 68cm w x 30cm d

SOLD £220
A Georgian silver wine funnel with egg and dart rim, of plain form, 211 grams, 17cm

155 A Georgian silver wine funnel with egg and dart rim, of plain form, 211 grams, 17cm

SOLD £160
Henschel, a chrome cased double sided ships telegraph 25cm x 27cm x 30cm, with perspex case

551 Henschel, a chrome cased double sided ships telegraph 25cm x 27cm x 30cm, with perspex case

SOLD £200
A 19th Century Regency style rosewood console table with green veined marble top and mirrored back supported by 2 figures of birds 91cm h x 122cm w x 45cm d

1033 A 19th Century Regency style rosewood console table with green veined marble top and mirrored back supported by 2 figures of birds 91cm h x 122cm w x 45cm d

SOLD £980
Early 20th Century Chinese ancestor portraits, study of a seated lady and similar of a gentleman 140cm x 75cm

823 Early 20th Century Chinese ancestor portraits, study of a seated lady and similar of a gentleman 140cm x 75cm

£200-300
A 9ct yellow gold triple necklace 28 grams, 40cm

205 A 9ct yellow gold triple necklace 28 grams, 40cm

SOLD £380
A 19th/20th Century cast lead figure of a seated monkey  27cm x 19cm x 18cm

582 A 19th/20th Century cast lead figure of a seated monkey 27cm x 19cm x 18cm

SOLD £80
A Georgian style winged armchair upholstered in brown leather, raised on square supports 107cm h x 80cm w x 64cm d (seat 43cm x 50cm)

970 A Georgian style winged armchair upholstered in brown leather, raised on square supports 107cm h x 80cm w x 64cm d (seat 43cm x 50cm)

SOLD £340
A bottle of Grande Cuvee Krug champagne, in presentation box

726 A bottle of Grande Cuvee Krug champagne, in presentation box

SOLD £120
A 19th Century Imari octagonal shallow dish decorated with insects amongst peony with panels of flowers and scrolls 45cm

523 A 19th Century Imari octagonal shallow dish decorated with insects amongst peony with panels of flowers and scrolls 45cm

£200-300
A Victorian baluster tea caddy with repousse decoration London 1892, maker Thomas Bradbury and Sons 13cm, 204 grams

115 A Victorian baluster tea caddy with repousse decoration London 1892, maker Thomas Bradbury and Sons 13cm, 204 grams

SOLD £360
A Chinese 19th Century pierced carved hardwood and pink veined marble jardiniere stand, raised on cabriole supports 60cm h x 34cm diam.

962 A Chinese 19th Century pierced carved hardwood and pink veined marble jardiniere stand, raised on cabriole supports 60cm h x 34cm diam.

SOLD £85
18th Century oil on canvas, unsigned, study of a young lady holding a posy of flowers 64cm x 50cm

822 18th Century oil on canvas, unsigned, study of a young lady holding a posy of flowers 64cm x 50cm

SOLD £480
A pair of Victorian gilt bronze urns raised on pink hardstone bases 26cm h x 13cm

605 A pair of Victorian gilt bronze urns raised on pink hardstone bases 26cm h x 13cm

SOLD £480
A pair of 19th Century Japanese bronze club shaped vases decorated birds 46cm h

593 A pair of 19th Century Japanese bronze club shaped vases decorated birds 46cm h

£100-150
A 19th Century French mantel clock with enamelled dial and Roman numerals, having a visible movement, contained in a shaped red boulle and gilt case 37cm x 21cm x 12cm, complete with pendulum and key

857 A 19th Century French mantel clock with enamelled dial and Roman numerals, having a visible movement, contained in a shaped red boulle and gilt case 37cm x 21cm x 12cm, complete with pendulum and key

£100-150
A 925 standard rococo style mantel timepiece with mechanical movement and enamelled dial, Maker C S Harris & Sons Ltd 23cm h

221 A 925 standard rococo style mantel timepiece with mechanical movement and enamelled dial, Maker C S Harris & Sons Ltd 23cm h

SOLD £620
A 1950/60's Chippendale style plate mirror contained in a carved gilt wood frame 140cm x 83cm

979 A 1950/60's Chippendale style plate mirror contained in a carved gilt wood frame 140cm x 83cm

SOLD £360
A Victorian carved light oak settle with moulded and dentil cornice, panelled back, the seat with hinged lid and raised on bun feet 122cm h x 134cm w x  49d (seat 105cm x 30cm)

956 A Victorian carved light oak settle with moulded and dentil cornice, panelled back, the seat with hinged lid and raised on bun feet 122cm h x 134cm w x 49d (seat 105cm x 30cm)

SOLD £520
Champion, a Victorian mercury stick barometer with arched ivory dial marked Champion Wentworth Road, complete with thermometer, contained in an oak case 91cm h x 11cm w x 5cm d

863 Champion, a Victorian mercury stick barometer with arched ivory dial marked Champion Wentworth Road, complete with thermometer, contained in an oak case 91cm h x 11cm w x 5cm d

SOLD £80
A silver and yellow guilloche enamel dressing table set comprising hand mirror, 2 clothes brushes, hair brush, comb mount, nail buffer, compact (a/f) and lidded glass base (a/f), Birmingham 1927 and 1928

228 A silver and yellow guilloche enamel dressing table set comprising hand mirror, 2 clothes brushes, hair brush, comb mount, nail buffer, compact (a/f) and lidded glass base (a/f), Birmingham 1927 and 1928

SOLD £130
A Victorian ceramic 2 handled baluster vase and cover decorated with ducks amongst bullrushes 41cm

466 A Victorian ceramic 2 handled baluster vase and cover decorated with ducks amongst bullrushes 41cm

£100-150
Carl Zeiss, a pair of Third Reich Kreigsmarine binoculars marked T Carl Zeiss D.F.7x50 2073043 Artl Nr8920 together with a carrying case

655 Carl Zeiss, a pair of Third Reich Kreigsmarine binoculars marked T Carl Zeiss D.F.7x50 2073043 Artl Nr8920 together with a carrying case

SOLD £500
In the manner of Leontiev of Tula, a sporting flintlock musket with 88cm barrel, engraved white metal lock, walnut stock with padded velvet cheek piece and inlaid white metal furniture, complete with ivory tipped ram rod

660 In the manner of Leontiev of Tula, a sporting flintlock musket with 88cm barrel, engraved white metal lock, walnut stock with padded velvet cheek piece and inlaid white metal furniture, complete with ivory tipped ram rod

£800-1200
A 19th Century circular Japanese cast bronze jardiniere stand decorated birds amongst branches, raised on 3 mask and hoof supports 25cm x 30cm

572 A 19th Century circular Japanese cast bronze jardiniere stand decorated birds amongst branches, raised on 3 mask and hoof supports 25cm x 30cm

SOLD £110
An Art Deco style "birdseye maple" S shaped 2 tier occasional table, fitted 8 short drawers with chrome handles 68cm h x 90cm w x 60cm d

1072 An Art Deco style "birdseye maple" S shaped 2 tier occasional table, fitted 8 short drawers with chrome handles 68cm h x 90cm w x 60cm d

SOLD £160
A 2019, 22ct gold 75th D Day Anniversary gold 50 pence coin

30 A 2019, 22ct gold 75th D Day Anniversary gold 50 pence coin

SOLD £520
A 19th Century Chinese famille verte oviform vase decorated with panels of exotic birds and flowers with stylised dragon handles 44cm

516 A 19th Century Chinese famille verte oviform vase decorated with panels of exotic birds and flowers with stylised dragon handles 44cm

SOLD £220
A 19th Century French 8 day four glass clock of shaped outline, the 8cm gilt dial with roundels and Arabic numerals, having a twin mercurial pendulum, contained in an onyx and champleve enamelled case surmounted by a lidded urn, striking on gong, complete with pendulum and key 37cm h x 20cm w x 13cm d

867 A 19th Century French 8 day four glass clock of shaped outline, the 8cm gilt dial with roundels and Arabic numerals, having a twin mercurial pendulum, contained in an onyx and champleve enamelled case surmounted by a lidded urn, striking on gong, complete with pendulum and key 37cm h x 20cm w x 13cm d

£300-400
18th Century oil on canvas unsigned, oval portrait of a lady wearing a pink silk dress with white collar 72cm x 60cm

808 18th Century oil on canvas unsigned, oval portrait of a lady wearing a pink silk dress with white collar 72cm x 60cm

SOLD £620
A Chinese silver 3 piece condiment comprising a pumpkin mustard, a barrel pepper and a half barrel salt decorated with flowers and motifs by Luen Hing of Shanghai, circa 1900, 132 grams

222 A Chinese silver 3 piece condiment comprising a pumpkin mustard, a barrel pepper and a half barrel salt decorated with flowers and motifs by Luen Hing of Shanghai, circa 1900, 132 grams

SOLD £180
A gentleman's 9ct yellow gold half hunter pocket watch with enamelled numerals, contained in a 50mm case, 84.8 grams gross

1 A gentleman's 9ct yellow gold half hunter pocket watch with enamelled numerals, contained in a 50mm case, 84.8 grams gross

SOLD £500
A 19th Century Japanese bronze vase decorated birds amidst branches, raised on a circular foot 31cm h x 11cm diam.

579 A 19th Century Japanese bronze vase decorated birds amidst branches, raised on a circular foot 31cm h x 11cm diam.

SOLD £200
A Fairbairn Sykes first pattern fighting dagger, the 16.5cm blade marked Wilkinson Sword & Co Ltd, London, The Fairbarin Sykes Fighting Knife, complete with leather scabbard

648 A Fairbairn Sykes first pattern fighting dagger, the 16.5cm blade marked Wilkinson Sword & Co Ltd, London, The Fairbarin Sykes Fighting Knife, complete with leather scabbard

SOLD £1750
A gentleman's vintage 18ct white gold Zenith wristwatch contained in a tonneau case, the reverse numbered 815185 40cmm x 32mm, on a leather bracelet

261 A gentleman's vintage 18ct white gold Zenith wristwatch contained in a tonneau case, the reverse numbered 815185 40cmm x 32mm, on a leather bracelet

£600-800
A Victorian mahogany revolving billiards table/dining table with slate base, raised on turned and reeded supports, as billiards table 97cm h x 189cm l x 116cm w, as dining table 80cm high (restored by Sir William Bentley Billiards) together with a set of billiard balls, 15 pool balls, 2 triangles, score board, wall mounting cue rack, brush, 4 cues and a rest

1090 A Victorian mahogany revolving billiards table/dining table with slate base, raised on turned and reeded supports, as billiards table 97cm h x 189cm l x 116cm w, as dining table 80cm high (restored by Sir William Bentley Billiards) together with a set of billiard balls, 15 pool balls, 2 triangles, score board, wall mounting cue rack, brush, 4 cues and a rest

SOLD £1150
A handsome Victorian 8 day fusee grand sonnier striking bracket clock, the 18cm arched brass dial with gilt metal spandrels, silvered chapter ring, strike/silent dial, chime on 8 bells and Westminster chime dial, striking on 8 bells and 5 gongs contained in an inlaid rosewood and brass mounted case, the back with 19cm plain unmarked back plate, complete with pendulum and key, case without bracket 76cm h x 41cm w x 26cm d, the associated carved and fluted mahogany bracket 48cm h x 47cm w x 29cm d

861 A handsome Victorian 8 day fusee grand sonnier striking bracket clock, the 18cm arched brass dial with gilt metal spandrels, silvered chapter ring, strike/silent dial, chime on 8 bells and Westminster chime dial, striking on 8 bells and 5 gongs contained in an inlaid rosewood and brass mounted case, the back with 19cm plain unmarked back plate, complete with pendulum and key, case without bracket 76cm h x 41cm w x 26cm d, the associated carved and fluted mahogany bracket 48cm h x 47cm w x 29cm d

SOLD £840
A Constance Spry Fulham Pottery 2 handled vase with spread foot and scalloped bowl  43cm

401 A Constance Spry Fulham Pottery 2 handled vase with spread foot and scalloped bowl 43cm

SOLD £240
Edward Weston of Lewes, a double barrelled flintlock pistol with 4.5cm barrel, the base of the barrel with crowned H, turnover pan and walnut chequer grip

666 Edward Weston of Lewes, a double barrelled flintlock pistol with 4.5cm barrel, the base of the barrel with crowned H, turnover pan and walnut chequer grip

SOLD £440
A handsome pair of Art Deco armchairs upholstered in brown leather 76cm h x 95cm w x 84cm d (seat 41cm x 42cm)

1068 A handsome pair of Art Deco armchairs upholstered in brown leather 76cm h x 95cm w x 84cm d (seat 41cm x 42cm)

SOLD £680
A sovereign 1958 on a 9ct 9.4 grams mount and chain

4 A sovereign 1958 on a 9ct 9.4 grams mount and chain

SOLD £460
Oil on canvas unsigned, 19th Century portrait of a lady in a garden landscape 106cm x 80cm

827 Oil on canvas unsigned, 19th Century portrait of a lady in a garden landscape 106cm x 80cm

SOLD £640
** John A Bryan De Grineau (1882-1957) watercolour signed and inscribed "The Motor" Copyright 1929, study of The Napier Campbell Bluebird at Verneukpan, 49cm x 74cm **PLEASE NOTE - Works by this artist may be subject to Artist's Resale Rights

826 ** John A Bryan De Grineau (1882-1957) watercolour signed and inscribed "The Motor" Copyright 1929, study of The Napier Campbell Bluebird at Verneukpan, 49cm x 74cm **PLEASE NOTE - Works by this artist may be subject to Artist's Resale Rights

£1000-1500
In the manner of Elkington, an impressive Victorian repousse silver plated rosewater dish, the rim decorated with reclining classical figures, the interior with cavorting cherubs and mythical beasts with alternate panels - July, August, September, October, November, December 53cm

182 In the manner of Elkington, an impressive Victorian repousse silver plated rosewater dish, the rim decorated with reclining classical figures, the interior with cavorting cherubs and mythical beasts with alternate panels - July, August, September, October, November, December 53cm

SOLD £110
A rare Lladro brown glazed model of an Egyptian cat by Vicente Martinez (1983-1985) with printed and impressed marks 35cm

456 A rare Lladro brown glazed model of an Egyptian cat by Vicente Martinez (1983-1985) with printed and impressed marks 35cm

SOLD £240
An Orkney stained pine and woven rush lambing chair raised on square supports with box framed stretcher 105cm h x 61cm w x 46cm d (seat 30cm x 28cm)

1025 An Orkney stained pine and woven rush lambing chair raised on square supports with box framed stretcher 105cm h x 61cm w x 46cm d (seat 30cm x 28cm)

SOLD £420
A white metal stamped pt. 950 baguette cut diamond ring, the centre stone approx. 1.25ct 7.6mm x 5.22mm x 3.17mm flanked by tapered baguette diamonds 6 grams, size M 1/2, together with a matching platinum wedding band 1.9 grams, with a GIA certificate no.1139091234, listing a carat grade of D and a clarity grade of VVS1

87 A white metal stamped pt. 950 baguette cut diamond ring, the centre stone approx. 1.25ct 7.6mm x 5.22mm x 3.17mm flanked by tapered baguette diamonds 6 grams, size M 1/2, together with a matching platinum wedding band 1.9 grams, with a GIA certificate no.1139091234, listing a carat grade of D and a clarity grade of VVS1

£7000-9000