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Star lots 25th February 2026

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction to be held on Wednesday 25th of February 2026

A Victorian 15ct gold marked 625 bar brooch set 5 rubies and 5 diamonds, with safety bar and chain, 5cm w, 6.1 grams gross

27 A Victorian 15ct gold marked 625 bar brooch set 5 rubies and 5 diamonds, with safety bar and chain, 5cm w, 6.1 grams gross

£180-220
**Arthur Easton (1939-2024), Abstract with Figure, Bird and Plant in a Landscape, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1986, 71cm x 66cm. ** Please note, Artists Resale Rights may be payable on this lot

779 **Arthur Easton (1939-2024), Abstract with Figure, Bird and Plant in a Landscape, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1986, 71cm x 66cm. ** Please note, Artists Resale Rights may be payable on this lot

£150-250
Corgi Toys, a James Bond Aston Martin DB5 no.261 Gold Finger edition model car, boxed, with original insert and complete with secret instructions (opened) and stickers, also with spare driver and passenger

500 Corgi Toys, a James Bond Aston Martin DB5 no.261 Gold Finger edition model car, boxed, with original insert and complete with secret instructions (opened) and stickers, also with spare driver and passenger

£80-120
Eight 19th Century green grass fishing floats/buoys

463 Eight 19th Century green grass fishing floats/buoys

£80-120
Robert "Mouseman" Thompson of Kilburn, a kidney shaped twin handled tea tray the handles in the form of mice 47cm w x 31cm d

996 Robert "Mouseman" Thompson of Kilburn, a kidney shaped twin handled tea tray the handles in the form of mice 47cm w x 31cm d

£300-400
Heng Li of Tianjin, a pair of early 20th Century Chinese export silver and enamelled vases decorated prunus flowers, circa 1900, each of yen yen form, with flared rim and waisted neck, set at the shoulder with twin enamelled prunus-form handles. The globular bodies are decorated in bright enamels with peony blossoms and leafy sprays, reserved on one side with a shield-shaped cartouche left blank. The bases stamped with the mark Tianjin Hengli Zuwen Wen. Height 25cm; diameter of mouth rim 11cm, approx 950 grams gross

227 Heng Li of Tianjin, a pair of early 20th Century Chinese export silver and enamelled vases decorated prunus flowers, circa 1900, each of yen yen form, with flared rim and waisted neck, set at the shoulder with twin enamelled prunus-form handles. The globular bodies are decorated in bright enamels with peony blossoms and leafy sprays, reserved on one side with a shield-shaped cartouche left blank. The bases stamped with the mark Tianjin Hengli Zuwen Wen. Height 25cm; diameter of mouth rim 11cm, approx 950 grams gross

£1000-1500
An 18ct gold and enamelled Guys Hospital badge by Fattorini Birmingham, 13.2 grams gross, with original box

23 An 18ct gold and enamelled Guys Hospital badge by Fattorini Birmingham, 13.2 grams gross, with original box

£800-1000
Corgi Toys, The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Thrush Buster diecast model 497, complete with box, insert, Waverly ring, instructions

501 Corgi Toys, The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Thrush Buster diecast model 497, complete with box, insert, Waverly ring, instructions

£80-120
A Georgian oak dresser, the raised back with moulded cornice and 3 shelves flanked by cupboards fitted a shelf and drawer enclosed by panelled doors, the base with wavy apron and 3 long drawers, raised on cabriole supports 207cm h x 168cm w x 54cm d

945 A Georgian oak dresser, the raised back with moulded cornice and 3 shelves flanked by cupboards fitted a shelf and drawer enclosed by panelled doors, the base with wavy apron and 3 long drawers, raised on cabriole supports 207cm h x 168cm w x 54cm d

£150-200
Mary Seton Watts, a Compton pottery figure of Saint Michael the Archangel.

601 Mary Seton Watts, a Compton pottery figure of Saint Michael the Archangel.

£500-700
A 19th Century camphor campaign secretaire chest, the upper section fitted 2 short drawers, the right side being a secretaire drawer fitted pigeon holes above 1 long drawer, the base fitted 3 long drawers, raised on later turned feet 122cm h x 101cm w x 53cm d

902 A 19th Century camphor campaign secretaire chest, the upper section fitted 2 short drawers, the right side being a secretaire drawer fitted pigeon holes above 1 long drawer, the base fitted 3 long drawers, raised on later turned feet 122cm h x 101cm w x 53cm d

£250-350
Saktsier, a bronze figure of standing violinist 44cm h

797 Saktsier, a bronze figure of standing violinist 44cm h

£100-200
A Beswick blue glazed figure of a puffin, no.618 22cm

603 A Beswick blue glazed figure of a puffin, no.618 22cm

£180-220
A Lladro limited edition figure "Thinking of You" 7693, no.561/4000, complete with certificate

636 A Lladro limited edition figure "Thinking of You" 7693, no.561/4000, complete with certificate

£300-500
A circular copper copper with lion mask ring drop handles, raised on 3 paw feet 49cm h x 59cm diam.

426 A circular copper copper with lion mask ring drop handles, raised on 3 paw feet 49cm h x 59cm diam.

£150-200
A Regency inlaid rosewood and brass pedestal sofa table, fitted 2 frieze drawers, raised on turned column with triform base, splayed feet ending in brass caps and casters 70cm h x 87cm w x 65cm d

903 A Regency inlaid rosewood and brass pedestal sofa table, fitted 2 frieze drawers, raised on turned column with triform base, splayed feet ending in brass caps and casters 70cm h x 87cm w x 65cm d

£200-300
A Victoria sovereign 1884, in a gold mount with chain, testing as 9ct, 58cm, 10.6 grams gross

6 A Victoria sovereign 1884, in a gold mount with chain, testing as 9ct, 58cm, 10.6 grams gross

£900-1100
A pair of Arts and Crafts planished copper convex shaped girandoles 34cm h x 18cm w

428 A pair of Arts and Crafts planished copper convex shaped girandoles 34cm h x 18cm w

£100-150
A Victorian style 18ct gold sapphire and diamond 5 stone ring, the diamonds approx 0.15ct each, size M, 3.7 grams

51 A Victorian style 18ct gold sapphire and diamond 5 stone ring, the diamonds approx 0.15ct each, size M, 3.7 grams

£300-400
A rare mid 17th century Interregnum stumpwork portrait depicting a child dressed in richly articulated costume, holding a small dog beneath his left arm. In his hands he carries a quill and a letter inscribed "Give Thy selfe to learne my slam (psalm, 1656". Enclosed within an oval cartouche of leaf and berry motifs, further flanked in each corner by four winged angels. Composed of raised work consisting of collage and embroidery, using various fabrics, silk, coloured wool and metallised threads, on a pale gold silk ground, printed extract from Sir Matthew Hale's diary verso, 20cm x 17.5cm, within a dark stained wood frame.

751 A rare mid 17th century Interregnum stumpwork portrait depicting a child dressed in richly articulated costume, holding a small dog beneath his left arm. In his hands he carries a quill and a letter inscribed "Give Thy selfe to learne my slam (psalm, 1656". Enclosed within an oval cartouche of leaf and berry motifs, further flanked in each corner by four winged angels. Composed of raised work consisting of collage and embroidery, using various fabrics, silk, coloured wool and metallised threads, on a pale gold silk ground, printed extract from Sir Matthew Hale's diary verso, 20cm x 17.5cm, within a dark stained wood frame.

£1000-1500
John Deschamps, "The Galle-face Esplenade, from Middleburg Counterguard", "Colpitty, from the Cinnamon Gardens", "The Lake of Kandy", three stone lithographs with hand-colouring, published for "Scenery and Reminiscences of Ceylon" by Ackermann & Co 1845, each 22cm x 32cm, all within matching painted wood and gilt frames. Note: "Scenery and Reminiscences of Ceylon" was an important and ambitious survey of mid-19th century Sri Lanka, where Deschamps spent nine years as an officer in the Royal Artillery

770 John Deschamps, "The Galle-face Esplenade, from Middleburg Counterguard", "Colpitty, from the Cinnamon Gardens", "The Lake of Kandy", three stone lithographs with hand-colouring, published for "Scenery and Reminiscences of Ceylon" by Ackermann & Co 1845, each 22cm x 32cm, all within matching painted wood and gilt frames. Note: "Scenery and Reminiscences of Ceylon" was an important and ambitious survey of mid-19th century Sri Lanka, where Deschamps spent nine years as an officer in the Royal Artillery

£250-350
Gaylayde, a 1930's inlaid figured walnut dining suite comprising oval extending dining table with 1 extra leaf,  the edge with inlaid decoration, raised on square tapered supports 75cm h x 107cm wide x 142cm l x 182cm long when extended, 6 inlaid dining chairs - 4 standard chairs 88cm h x 48cm w x 41cm d and  2 carvers 90cm h x 52cm w x 45cm d upholstered in yellow material raised on square tapered supports with H framed stretchers and a matching sideboard with raised mirrored back fitted 2 drawers flanked by pair of cupboards, with ivory handles 125cm h x 168cm w x 58cm d  (This suite was a gift from the staff of Vokins Department Store in Hove to H Vokin on the occasion of his marriage) Ivory Exemption Certificate MYAJ1H9S

946 Gaylayde, a 1930's inlaid figured walnut dining suite comprising oval extending dining table with 1 extra leaf, the edge with inlaid decoration, raised on square tapered supports 75cm h x 107cm wide x 142cm l x 182cm long when extended, 6 inlaid dining chairs - 4 standard chairs 88cm h x 48cm w x 41cm d and 2 carvers 90cm h x 52cm w x 45cm d upholstered in yellow material raised on square tapered supports with H framed stretchers and a matching sideboard with raised mirrored back fitted 2 drawers flanked by pair of cupboards, with ivory handles 125cm h x 168cm w x 58cm d (This suite was a gift from the staff of Vokins Department Store in Hove to H Vokin on the occasion of his marriage) Ivory Exemption Certificate MYAJ1H9S

£200-300
Attributed to Peter Monamy (British, 1681-1749), "Shipping off Jersey", 18th century oil on canvas, labels verso, 21cmx 52cm, within a gilt frame. Provenance: The Parker Gallery, stock no. 1245.

763 Attributed to Peter Monamy (British, 1681-1749), "Shipping off Jersey", 18th century oil on canvas, labels verso, 21cmx 52cm, within a gilt frame. Provenance: The Parker Gallery, stock no. 1245.

£1000-2000
A white gold marked 750 double necklace, 1 strand set 4 diamonds, 52cm, 20 grams gross

2 A white gold marked 750 double necklace, 1 strand set 4 diamonds, 52cm, 20 grams gross

£1000-1400
A Victorian hollow gold, stamped 9ct, curb link and turquoise set bracelet, 18cm, 14 grams gross

17 A Victorian hollow gold, stamped 9ct, curb link and turquoise set bracelet, 18cm, 14 grams gross

£450-550
A 19th Century Anglo Indian heavily carved and pierced hardwood settle, the raised back carved entwined peacocks and elephants, on shaped supports 97cm h x 121cm w x 47cm d

983 A 19th Century Anglo Indian heavily carved and pierced hardwood settle, the raised back carved entwined peacocks and elephants, on shaped supports 97cm h x 121cm w x 47cm d

£140-180
A William IV double fusee bracket clock, striking on 8 bells and a gong, the 20cm painted dial with Roman numerals marked Frodsham London, with 16cm plain unsigned back plate, contained in a shaped mahogany case 55cm h x 40cm w x 21cm d

361 A William IV double fusee bracket clock, striking on 8 bells and a gong, the 20cm painted dial with Roman numerals marked Frodsham London, with 16cm plain unsigned back plate, contained in a shaped mahogany case 55cm h x 40cm w x 21cm d

£400-600
A mahogany "'Operaphone" gramophone in the form of a baby grand piano with fallboard revealing sound vents, the hinged top revealing turntable, Belma Royal Concert Soundbox, record storage and needle compartment, raised on stretchered square supports and castors 90cm h x 54cm w x 81cm d

995 A mahogany "'Operaphone" gramophone in the form of a baby grand piano with fallboard revealing sound vents, the hinged top revealing turntable, Belma Royal Concert Soundbox, record storage and needle compartment, raised on stretchered square supports and castors 90cm h x 54cm w x 81cm d

£400-600
A George V 1914 sovereign with pendant mount, 8.7 grams gross

24 A George V 1914 sovereign with pendant mount, 8.7 grams gross

£600-800
An 18ct gold single stone diamond set ring, the diamond approx. 1ct, size Q 1/2, colour G/H, clarity SI2, 5.3 grams

48 An 18ct gold single stone diamond set ring, the diamond approx. 1ct, size Q 1/2, colour G/H, clarity SI2, 5.3 grams

£400-600
Alan Furneaux (British, b.1953),  Newlyn Harbour Scene under Moonlight, oil on canvas, signed recto, titled verso, 38cm x 38cm, within a painted wood frame.

792 Alan Furneaux (British, b.1953), Newlyn Harbour Scene under Moonlight, oil on canvas, signed recto, titled verso, 38cm x 38cm, within a painted wood frame.

£300-500
A 1930's Queen Anne style arched plate dressing table mirror, the base in the form of a bureau with fall front revealing a fitted interior with pigeon holes and drawers above 1 long drawer, raised on bun feet 81cm h x 48cm w x 25cm d

979 A 1930's Queen Anne style arched plate dressing table mirror, the base in the form of a bureau with fall front revealing a fitted interior with pigeon holes and drawers above 1 long drawer, raised on bun feet 81cm h x 48cm w x 25cm d

£100-150
A 2001 gold half sovereign in fitted case

319 A 2001 gold half sovereign in fitted case

£300-400
A 9ct gold charm bracelet, hung 14 9ct gold charms, a 9ct gold padlock clasp and 3 gilt metal charms, approx. 16cm, gross weight 26 grams

29 A 9ct gold charm bracelet, hung 14 9ct gold charms, a 9ct gold padlock clasp and 3 gilt metal charms, approx. 16cm, gross weight 26 grams

£760-840
A 19th Century fan with printed panel depicting children and play and with pierced mother of pearl guards 25cm, cased, together with a letter dated 21/9/43

135 A 19th Century fan with printed panel depicting children and play and with pierced mother of pearl guards 25cm, cased, together with a letter dated 21/9/43

£100-150
A gold marked 375 belcher link chain, 88cm long, 30 grams

1 A gold marked 375 belcher link chain, 88cm long, 30 grams

£800-1000
A pair of 19th Century Black Forest nut crackers in the form of gentleman with smoking cap and pipe 25cm

453 A pair of 19th Century Black Forest nut crackers in the form of gentleman with smoking cap and pipe 25cm

£100-150
A Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee specimen set 1887 comprising 5 pound, double sovereign, sovereign, half sovereign, crown, double florin, half crown, florin, shilling, sixpence and threepence, complete in fitted black leatherette case with gilt VR monogram

328 A Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee specimen set 1887 comprising 5 pound, double sovereign, sovereign, half sovereign, crown, double florin, half crown, florin, shilling, sixpence and threepence, complete in fitted black leatherette case with gilt VR monogram

£5600-6000
A circular pierced panel silver bowl raised on a spreading foot Birmingham 1951, by Henry Atkin, 20cm, 500 grams

140 A circular pierced panel silver bowl raised on a spreading foot Birmingham 1951, by Henry Atkin, 20cm, 500 grams

£360-420
A Souvenir programme for The 1966 World Cup Commemoration and Royal Jubilee International Five-a-Side Tournament (for the Sir Alf Ramsey Cup), held on Monday 6th June 1977,  signed by Sir Alf Ramsey, Jack Taylor, Nobby Stiles, Bobby Ferguson, Jimmy Greaves, Terry Paine, George Cohen, Siggy Held

544 A Souvenir programme for The 1966 World Cup Commemoration and Royal Jubilee International Five-a-Side Tournament (for the Sir Alf Ramsey Cup), held on Monday 6th June 1977, signed by Sir Alf Ramsey, Jack Taylor, Nobby Stiles, Bobby Ferguson, Jimmy Greaves, Terry Paine, George Cohen, Siggy Held

£80-120
A 20th Century 8 fold Chinese embroidered dressing screen decorated fabulous birds amongst flowering branches 190cm h x 368cm w when unfolded

993 A 20th Century 8 fold Chinese embroidered dressing screen decorated fabulous birds amongst flowering branches 190cm h x 368cm w when unfolded

£300-400
Isabel Wrightson (British, 1890-1950), "French Crabbers in Newlyn Harbour", watercolour with gouache, signed and dated 1961 recto, titled label verso, 55cm x 75cm, within a painted wood and hessian frame. Exhibited: The Royal Society of British Artists 237th Exhibition in 1962, catalogue no. 196; Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Sussex Artists Exhibition 1968.

762 Isabel Wrightson (British, 1890-1950), "French Crabbers in Newlyn Harbour", watercolour with gouache, signed and dated 1961 recto, titled label verso, 55cm x 75cm, within a painted wood and hessian frame. Exhibited: The Royal Society of British Artists 237th Exhibition in 1962, catalogue no. 196; Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Sussex Artists Exhibition 1968.

£400-500
A 18ct gold diamond cluster ring, set 8 old cut diamonds approx. 0.6ct, size R 1/2, 6.4 grams

46 A 18ct gold diamond cluster ring, set 8 old cut diamonds approx. 0.6ct, size R 1/2, 6.4 grams

£800-1200
An Asprey, Art Deco, 6 piece silver gilt backed dressing table set comprising hand mirror, hair brush, clothes brush, square cut glass jar with silver insert 5cm x 9cm x 8cm and 2 rectangular cut glass scent bottles, London 1935, with Jubilee hallmark

199 An Asprey, Art Deco, 6 piece silver gilt backed dressing table set comprising hand mirror, hair brush, clothes brush, square cut glass jar with silver insert 5cm x 9cm x 8cm and 2 rectangular cut glass scent bottles, London 1935, with Jubilee hallmark

£150-200
A Moorcroft limited edition Crimson Rambler vase, designed by Rachel Bishop, no. 95/100,  base signed R Bishop and dated 2012, 25cm

622 A Moorcroft limited edition Crimson Rambler vase, designed by Rachel Bishop, no. 95/100, base signed R Bishop and dated 2012, 25cm

£120-180
A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase, the upper section with moulded cornice, the interior fitted adjustable shelves enclosed by arch panelled doors, the base with secretaire drawer fitted pigeon holes and 2 short drawers, above double cupboard enclosed by pair of panelled doors 243cm h x 98cm w x 47cm d

929 A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase, the upper section with moulded cornice, the interior fitted adjustable shelves enclosed by arch panelled doors, the base with secretaire drawer fitted pigeon holes and 2 short drawers, above double cupboard enclosed by pair of panelled doors 243cm h x 98cm w x 47cm d

£150-200
Ernest Howard Farmer (British, 1856-1944), Wiltshire Thatcher Lot Long, 19th century gelatin silver print photograph, titled "Devonshire Thatcher"? to label verso, 60.8cm x 44.4cm, within a stained oak frame. Note: this rare and historically important Victorian photograph is of exceptional significance as the source material for the iconic album cover of Led Zeppelins fourth studio album (1971), one of the most influential and recognisable records in the history of rock music.

760 Ernest Howard Farmer (British, 1856-1944), Wiltshire Thatcher Lot Long, 19th century gelatin silver print photograph, titled "Devonshire Thatcher"? to label verso, 60.8cm x 44.4cm, within a stained oak frame. Note: this rare and historically important Victorian photograph is of exceptional significance as the source material for the iconic album cover of Led Zeppelins fourth studio album (1971), one of the most influential and recognisable records in the history of rock music.

£1500-2000
A gold marked 9ct signet ring, set a red stone, size K 1/2, 22 grams

81 A gold marked 9ct signet ring, set a red stone, size K 1/2, 22 grams

£500-600
A lady's Tissot wristwatch contained in an 18ct gold case, with gold dial, calendar aperture and quartz movement, the reverse with inscription, 20 grams gross including leather strap and movement

352 A lady's Tissot wristwatch contained in an 18ct gold case, with gold dial, calendar aperture and quartz movement, the reverse with inscription, 20 grams gross including leather strap and movement

£300-400
Ethel Luella Curry (Canadian, 1902-2000), "Eastlake North Haliburton County", oil on board, signed recto, titled and dated July 1932 verso, 20cm x 25cm, within a painted wood frame. Note: Ethel Curry was a Canadian painter, printmaker, potter, and educator. Born in Irondale, Haliburton County, Ontario, in 1902, she studied at the Ontario College of Art beginning in 1924, where she learned from and worked alongside members of the Group of Seven, including Arthur Lismer and J.E.H. MacDonald. While in Toronto, Curry formed a lifelong friendship with fellow artist Doris McCarthy; the two met as students in the 1920s and later both taught in Toronto high schools. Curry spent much of her professional life as an instructor at Northern Vocational School before retiring in 1965 and returning to Haliburton, where she remained active in the local art community until her death in 2000. References: Robert Popple, "Northern Belle: The Life Story of Haliburton's Ethel Curry, Including Her Connections to the Group of Seven" (RTP Publications, Haliburton, Ontario, 2003).

761 Ethel Luella Curry (Canadian, 1902-2000), "Eastlake North Haliburton County", oil on board, signed recto, titled and dated July 1932 verso, 20cm x 25cm, within a painted wood frame. Note: Ethel Curry was a Canadian painter, printmaker, potter, and educator. Born in Irondale, Haliburton County, Ontario, in 1902, she studied at the Ontario College of Art beginning in 1924, where she learned from and worked alongside members of the Group of Seven, including Arthur Lismer and J.E.H. MacDonald. While in Toronto, Curry formed a lifelong friendship with fellow artist Doris McCarthy; the two met as students in the 1920s and later both taught in Toronto high schools. Curry spent much of her professional life as an instructor at Northern Vocational School before retiring in 1965 and returning to Haliburton, where she remained active in the local art community until her death in 2000. References: Robert Popple, "Northern Belle: The Life Story of Haliburton's Ethel Curry, Including Her Connections to the Group of Seven" (RTP Publications, Haliburton, Ontario, 2003).

£500-700
Three 20th Century Japanese bronze figures of standing horses 21cm h x 24cm w

442 Three 20th Century Japanese bronze figures of standing horses 21cm h x 24cm w

£60-80
A Regency rosewood inverted breakfront chiffonier with black veined marbled top, the base fitted 1 long and 2 short drawers flanked by a pair of cupboards enclosed by pleated fabric panelled doors and columns to the sides 93cm h x 201cm w x 46cm d

901 A Regency rosewood inverted breakfront chiffonier with black veined marbled top, the base fitted 1 long and 2 short drawers flanked by a pair of cupboards enclosed by pleated fabric panelled doors and columns to the sides 93cm h x 201cm w x 46cm d

£400-600