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Star lots 17th December 2025

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 17th of December 2025

William Morris, a pair of ebonised elm Sussex armchairs with spindle backs and woven rush seats, raised on turned supports 85cm h x 57cm w x 41cm d

1055 William Morris, a pair of ebonised elm Sussex armchairs with spindle backs and woven rush seats, raised on turned supports 85cm h x 57cm w x 41cm d

£400-600
An 1840 penny black, very fine used four margins, plate 2, C-J, sealed within Martin Townsend presentation inlay card

587 An 1840 penny black, very fine used four margins, plate 2, C-J, sealed within Martin Townsend presentation inlay card

SOLD £90
A lady's platinum and 3 stone diamond engagement ring, the centre stone approx. 0.89ct, clarity SI, colour I/J the 2 smaller 0.48ct  clarity SI, colour H/I/J and 0.42ct, 2.16 grams, size L

20 A lady's platinum and 3 stone diamond engagement ring, the centre stone approx. 0.89ct, clarity SI, colour I/J the 2 smaller 0.48ct clarity SI, colour H/I/J and 0.42ct, 2.16 grams, size L

SOLD £1550
A Wedgwood terracotta Jasperware twin handled urn and cover, the base marked Wedgwood Made in England 28cm

676 A Wedgwood terracotta Jasperware twin handled urn and cover, the base marked Wedgwood Made in England 28cm

SOLD £130
A rectangular silver inkstand with pen rest and cut glass inkwell, on panel supports, London 1911 by Cohen & Charles, 331 grams

100 A rectangular silver inkstand with pen rest and cut glass inkwell, on panel supports, London 1911 by Cohen & Charles, 331 grams

SOLD £340
An early 17th Century elm boarded, slab-ended coffer, the front board decorated low relief foliate strapwork and fitted a square lock plate, the interior fitted a candle box with nail hinge 40cm h x 93cm w x 36cm d. Similar strapwork Cesinsk

1086 An early 17th Century elm boarded, slab-ended coffer, the front board decorated low relief foliate strapwork and fitted a square lock plate, the interior fitted a candle box with nail hinge 40cm h x 93cm w x 36cm d. Similar strapwork Cesinsk

SOLD £260
An 18ct yellow gold and platinum dress ring set a sapphire approx. 4.40ct, surrounded by 24 diamonds  clarity SI - I1, colour H/I approx. 0.48ct, size K, 4.29 grams

17 An 18ct yellow gold and platinum dress ring set a sapphire approx. 4.40ct, surrounded by 24 diamonds clarity SI - I1, colour H/I approx. 0.48ct, size K, 4.29 grams

SOLD £1550
Cornelia Ann Parker (British, b.1956) A "Poison Drawing", ink with snake venom, signed, titled and dated "98 verso,

857 Cornelia Ann Parker (British, b.1956) A "Poison Drawing", ink with snake venom, signed, titled and dated "98 verso,

SOLD £200
A high carat yellow metal ribbed and triangular link bracelet, 30.4 grams, 20cm

63 A high carat yellow metal ribbed and triangular link bracelet, 30.4 grams, 20cm

SOLD £2100
An Irish 18th Century oval mahogany drop flap gateleg dining table, the edge with carved floral and trellis decoration, raised on tapering supports with carved studded collars, webbed talon ball and claw feet 74cm h x 118cm w x 45cm w when closed x 144cm when open

952 An Irish 18th Century oval mahogany drop flap gateleg dining table, the edge with carved floral and trellis decoration, raised on tapering supports with carved studded collars, webbed talon ball and claw feet 74cm h x 118cm w x 45cm w when closed x 144cm when open

£800-1200
A set of 6 19th Century trumpet shaped wine glasses with etched vinous decoration, the stems with blue air twist stems

740 A set of 6 19th Century trumpet shaped wine glasses with etched vinous decoration, the stems with blue air twist stems

£200-300
A Must de Cartier pen set, with gold plated ballpoint pen and propelling pencil, cased and with original paperwork

579 A Must de Cartier pen set, with gold plated ballpoint pen and propelling pencil, cased and with original paperwork

SOLD £180
Owen Richard, "Memoir On The Dodo" with a historical introduction by The Late William John Broderip F.R.S London Taylor and Francis 1866, colour and lithograph plates throughout including fold out skeleton (torn), all plates present, folio

610 Owen Richard, "Memoir On The Dodo" with a historical introduction by The Late William John Broderip F.R.S London Taylor and Francis 1866, colour and lithograph plates throughout including fold out skeleton (torn), all plates present, folio

SOLD £400
A rare 18th Century yew drop flap gateleg tea table fitted a frieze drawer with pierced brass plate drop handle, raised on turned supports with bun feet and square moulded stretcher, 76 cm h  106cm w x 45cm when closed x 91cm h when open

951 A rare 18th Century yew drop flap gateleg tea table fitted a frieze drawer with pierced brass plate drop handle, raised on turned supports with bun feet and square moulded stretcher, 76 cm h 106cm w x 45cm when closed x 91cm h when open

£800-1200
A 9ct yellow gold flat link necklace, 41cm, 40.3 grams

1 A 9ct yellow gold flat link necklace, 41cm, 40.3 grams

SOLD £1500
A Victorian brass door stop in the form of a mounted Wolseley and 1 other Life Guard 26cm

503 A Victorian brass door stop in the form of a mounted Wolseley and 1 other Life Guard 26cm

SOLD £90
Two oak and copper coopered Devon pitchers by J. H. Fry of Barnstaple 37cm and 30cm together with 2 similar coopered jugs 30cm

501 Two oak and copper coopered Devon pitchers by J. H. Fry of Barnstaple 37cm and 30cm together with 2 similar coopered jugs 30cm

SOLD £160
An 1809 sterling silver 3 Guilder coin for Essequibo and Demerary (now Guyana). Grade F. KM8

313 An 1809 sterling silver 3 Guilder coin for Essequibo and Demerary (now Guyana). Grade F. KM8

£150-180
A Queen Anne oak lined and inlaid mahogany chest of 2 short and 3 long graduated drawers with brass pear drop handles, raised on later bracket feet  101cm h x 100cm w x 58cm d

1000 A Queen Anne oak lined and inlaid mahogany chest of 2 short and 3 long graduated drawers with brass pear drop handles, raised on later bracket feet 101cm h x 100cm w x 58cm d

SOLD £200
Various Artists, a 1973/74 autograph album, a prize in a competition by Radio Luxembourg and won by the vendor, consisting of approximately 100 autographs to include Perry Como, Keith Moon (stuck in), a purported Elvis Presley, Ringo Starr, the Pointer Sisters, Sparks, Jimmy Ruffin, Mae West, Carl Perkins, Art Garfunkel, Phil Lynott (stuck in), Abba, Roy Orbison, Slade, Bay City Rollers, Alice Cooper  (stuck in), Olivia Newton John (stuck in), The Osmonds, etc.  Denham's sold a similar example in our Auction 12th January 2022 on behalf of another winner of a Radio Luxembourg competition for 1,150 pounds

582 Various Artists, a 1973/74 autograph album, a prize in a competition by Radio Luxembourg and won by the vendor, consisting of approximately 100 autographs to include Perry Como, Keith Moon (stuck in), a purported Elvis Presley, Ringo Starr, the Pointer Sisters, Sparks, Jimmy Ruffin, Mae West, Carl Perkins, Art Garfunkel, Phil Lynott (stuck in), Abba, Roy Orbison, Slade, Bay City Rollers, Alice Cooper (stuck in), Olivia Newton John (stuck in), The Osmonds, etc. Denham's sold a similar example in our Auction 12th January 2022 on behalf of another winner of a Radio Luxembourg competition for 1,150 pounds

SOLD £580
Milros, an Italian yellow gold, marked 14k necklet, approx. 41cm, 19 grams

2 Milros, an Italian yellow gold, marked 14k necklet, approx. 41cm, 19 grams

SOLD £920
A collection of 3 1920's linen backed, St Johns Ambulance First Aid  instructional posters, depicting first aid to a swimmer comprising 2 copies of "Respiration 1" 92cm x 73cm and 1 copy of "Respiration 2" 84cm x 52cm

583 A collection of 3 1920's linen backed, St Johns Ambulance First Aid instructional posters, depicting first aid to a swimmer comprising 2 copies of "Respiration 1" 92cm x 73cm and 1 copy of "Respiration 2" 84cm x 52cm

£200-300
An Asprey and Garrard glass and silver mounted claret jug decanter, London 1999, 27cm, boxed

179 An Asprey and Garrard glass and silver mounted claret jug decanter, London 1999, 27cm, boxed

£300-500
A Victorian 1873 gold sovereign in a pendant mount, hung on a yellow gold, testing as 9ct, chain 52cm

13 A Victorian 1873 gold sovereign in a pendant mount, hung on a yellow gold, testing as 9ct, chain 52cm

SOLD £860
Two 75cl bottles of 1987 Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port, bottled in 1989

545 Two 75cl bottles of 1987 Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port, bottled in 1989

SOLD £120
A 9ct white gold multi strand necklace, 39cm, 12.2 grams

14 A 9ct white gold multi strand necklace, 39cm, 12.2 grams

SOLD £420
A George V Salford Special Constabulary presentation truncheon with crowned Royal Cypher and town arms, marked Special Constabulary 1914-1919

529 A George V Salford Special Constabulary presentation truncheon with crowned Royal Cypher and town arms, marked Special Constabulary 1914-1919

SOLD £70
A Queen Anne quarter veneered walnut bureau with feather banding, the upper section fitted 2 short drawers, the fall front with book rest and revealing a well fitted interior with pigeon holes and drawers above 3 long drawers with ring drop handles, raised on bracket feet 104cm h x 101cm w x 55cm d

1005 A Queen Anne quarter veneered walnut bureau with feather banding, the upper section fitted 2 short drawers, the fall front with book rest and revealing a well fitted interior with pigeon holes and drawers above 3 long drawers with ring drop handles, raised on bracket feet 104cm h x 101cm w x 55cm d

£400-600
A 925 silver and enamelled cigarette case, decorated a rural scene with path, flowers and trees, interior marked FBR, gross weight 80 grams

132 A 925 silver and enamelled cigarette case, decorated a rural scene with path, flowers and trees, interior marked FBR, gross weight 80 grams

SOLD £160
A Mont Blanc Meisterstuck fountain pen No. 149, with 18ct gold nib, boxed

578 A Mont Blanc Meisterstuck fountain pen No. 149, with 18ct gold nib, boxed

SOLD £160
Mintons, an advertising match striker in the form of a globe, the base marked "Send Your Telegrams Via Eastern", the base marked A W Savill & Co, 11cm

683 Mintons, an advertising match striker in the form of a globe, the base marked "Send Your Telegrams Via Eastern", the base marked A W Savill & Co, 11cm

£60-80
A 75cl bottle of specially selected by Gordon & MacPhail Glenburgie single malt Scotch Whisky, distilled 1966 and bottled in 1990, 61.2% vol natural cask strength, with presentation box

548 A 75cl bottle of specially selected by Gordon & MacPhail Glenburgie single malt Scotch Whisky, distilled 1966 and bottled in 1990, 61.2% vol natural cask strength, with presentation box

SOLD £580
A Milton Shield, by Elkington & Co, after Morel Ladeuil (1820-1888), the electroplated shield of oval form with rope twist border, the panels embossed with scenes from "Paradise Lost", the central plaque depicting the Archangel Raphael telling Adam and Eve of the war in heaven, engraved "Morel Ladeuil Fecit 1866 Elkington & Co", approx 84.5cm x 64.5cm

218 A Milton Shield, by Elkington & Co, after Morel Ladeuil (1820-1888), the electroplated shield of oval form with rope twist border, the panels embossed with scenes from "Paradise Lost", the central plaque depicting the Archangel Raphael telling Adam and Eve of the war in heaven, engraved "Morel Ladeuil Fecit 1866 Elkington & Co", approx 84.5cm x 64.5cm

SOLD £1800
Walsh England, a blue tinted Art Glass bowl base marked Walsh England 13cm

689 Walsh England, a blue tinted Art Glass bowl base marked Walsh England 13cm

£100-150
A George Jones Majolica mackerel oval fish tureen and cover, the base in the form of a basket, the lid in the form of a mackerel on a bed of leaves, circa 1871, 8cm h x  38.5cm l x 19cm w, with impressed registration lozenge

741 A George Jones Majolica mackerel oval fish tureen and cover, the base in the form of a basket, the lid in the form of a mackerel on a bed of leaves, circa 1871, 8cm h x 38.5cm l x 19cm w, with impressed registration lozenge

SOLD £100
A silver and gilt coronet worn to the Coronation of King George VI by Countess Mildred Anne Buxton GBE JP (1866 - 1955).  The gilt coronet of 8 strawberry leaves and 8 "pearls" with crimson caul having gold braided mushroom finial, trimmed in ermine with silk interior.  The coronet hallmarked London 1936 with maker's mark of EB (likely Edward Barnard and Sons) and each "pearl" stamped lion passant.  With original cardboard box marked Countess Buxton

74 A silver and gilt coronet worn to the Coronation of King George VI by Countess Mildred Anne Buxton GBE JP (1866 - 1955). The gilt coronet of 8 strawberry leaves and 8 "pearls" with crimson caul having gold braided mushroom finial, trimmed in ermine with silk interior. The coronet hallmarked London 1936 with maker's mark of EB (likely Edward Barnard and Sons) and each "pearl" stamped lion passant. With original cardboard box marked Countess Buxton

SOLD £1250
An Indian embossed silver rose bowl with inscription, the base marked R Orr & Sons Madras Silver, 786 grams

118 An Indian embossed silver rose bowl with inscription, the base marked R Orr & Sons Madras Silver, 786 grams

SOLD £1100
A Shelley, Art Deco Sunray pattern 23 piece tea service, bases marked 114Y2E, comprising teapot, sugar bowl (base a/f), cream jug (base a/f), twin handled bread plate, 6 tea plates (4 cracked), 6 cups (2 cracked), 6 saucers

765 A Shelley, Art Deco Sunray pattern 23 piece tea service, bases marked 114Y2E, comprising teapot, sugar bowl (base a/f), cream jug (base a/f), twin handled bread plate, 6 tea plates (4 cracked), 6 cups (2 cracked), 6 saucers

SOLD £720
A George III rectangular mahogany cantilever card table, raised on chamfered supports with pierced brackets to the tops of the legs 74cm h x 90cm w x 44cm d

994 A George III rectangular mahogany cantilever card table, raised on chamfered supports with pierced brackets to the tops of the legs 74cm h x 90cm w x 44cm d

£200-300
A lady's Art Deco platinum and diamond set cocktail wristwatch with rectangular dial and Arabic numerals, with leather strap and original leather strap

435 A lady's Art Deco platinum and diamond set cocktail wristwatch with rectangular dial and Arabic numerals, with leather strap and original leather strap

SOLD £220
A 19th Century, yellow gold, testing as 22ct, bar brooch formed of 2 roundels, each set an old rose cut diamonds surrounded by pearls and with 6 smaller diamonds to the centre

27 A 19th Century, yellow gold, testing as 22ct, bar brooch formed of 2 roundels, each set an old rose cut diamonds surrounded by pearls and with 6 smaller diamonds to the centre

SOLD £940
**Laurence Stephen Lowry (British, 1887-1976), The Football Match, offset lithograph, signed and editioned 833/850 in pencil, published by Grove Fine Art, Manchester, with their blindstamp, 28cm x 38cm, within a stained wood frame.**Please note Artists Resale Rights may be payable on this lot

837 **Laurence Stephen Lowry (British, 1887-1976), The Football Match, offset lithograph, signed and editioned 833/850 in pencil, published by Grove Fine Art, Manchester, with their blindstamp, 28cm x 38cm, within a stained wood frame.**Please note Artists Resale Rights may be payable on this lot

SOLD £1650
A Royal Worcester coffee pot, with hand painted decoration of peaches and grapes by J Freeman, the base with black Royal Worcester mark and 5 dots 19cm h

677 A Royal Worcester coffee pot, with hand painted decoration of peaches and grapes by J Freeman, the base with black Royal Worcester mark and 5 dots 19cm h

SOLD £880
The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci, a 1975 commemorative set of 50 silver proof .925 Sterling silver medallions commemorating the Life and Works of Leonardo da Vinci, 50 grams each, 2500 grams gross weight

335 The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci, a 1975 commemorative set of 50 silver proof .925 Sterling silver medallions commemorating the Life and Works of Leonardo da Vinci, 50 grams each, 2500 grams gross weight

SOLD £2500
Jaeger Le Coultre, an Atmos clock no.114267,  circa 1960's, with rarer square white enamelled dial, Arabic numerals,  contained in a gilt brass case 24cm h x 20cm w x 16cm d

440 Jaeger Le Coultre, an Atmos clock no.114267, circa 1960's, with rarer square white enamelled dial, Arabic numerals, contained in a gilt brass case 24cm h x 20cm w x 16cm d

SOLD £340
An early 18th Century elm boarded chest with drawer/mule chest, the front board and drawer having chipped edges, the front board fitted a square lock plate, the drawer with round escutcheon and ring drop handles, the drawer with runners but only supported by base rails, the interior back board with section of replacement timber and strap hinges, evidence of grooves for candle box  68cm h x 113cm w x 41cm d

1087 An early 18th Century elm boarded chest with drawer/mule chest, the front board and drawer having chipped edges, the front board fitted a square lock plate, the drawer with round escutcheon and ring drop handles, the drawer with runners but only supported by base rails, the interior back board with section of replacement timber and strap hinges, evidence of grooves for candle box 68cm h x 113cm w x 41cm d

£400-600
A pair of 18ct yellow gold oval cufflinks decorated the Roman God Portunus, 11.8 grams

30 A pair of 18ct yellow gold oval cufflinks decorated the Roman God Portunus, 11.8 grams

SOLD £740
A 19th Century horn and wooden snuff box in the form of a pair of ladies shoes 7cm x 3cm

515 A 19th Century horn and wooden snuff box in the form of a pair of ladies shoes 7cm x 3cm

SOLD £110
A silver 3 handled bowl, the handles in the form of sea creatures raised a circular spreading base, Sheffield 1911 by E Wigfull (Henry Wigfull) 12cm h, 1400 grams

99 A silver 3 handled bowl, the handles in the form of sea creatures raised a circular spreading base, Sheffield 1911 by E Wigfull (Henry Wigfull) 12cm h, 1400 grams

SOLD £1500
An important Royal Flying Corps ( R.F.C ) photograph and scrapbook album dating from 1912. The property of Harry Ware ( b. 1892 ) an Air Mechanic 1st Class in the RFC Motor Transport Division, Service Number 536. The album containing photographs and postcards of RFC individuals and Squadrons at work and recreation including Victoria cross recipients Billy Bishop and James McCudden. The majority of the photographs have pen notes underneath identifying members and their dates of death during the war. The latter half of the album are photographs culminating in by this time Senior Equipment Staff Officer Ware's career based in Africa then subsequent retirement in 1948.

584 An important Royal Flying Corps ( R.F.C ) photograph and scrapbook album dating from 1912. The property of Harry Ware ( b. 1892 ) an Air Mechanic 1st Class in the RFC Motor Transport Division, Service Number 536. The album containing photographs and postcards of RFC individuals and Squadrons at work and recreation including Victoria cross recipients Billy Bishop and James McCudden. The majority of the photographs have pen notes underneath identifying members and their dates of death during the war. The latter half of the album are photographs culminating in by this time Senior Equipment Staff Officer Ware's career based in Africa then subsequent retirement in 1948.

SOLD £540