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Star lots 31st January 2018

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 31st of January 2018

J Unghans of Wurttemberg, an Edwardian 8 day  bracket clock with 16cm arched silvered dial, strike/chime indicator, striking on a gong, contained in a Georgian style arched case, raised on metal ogee bracket feet, the back plate marked J Unghans Wurttemberg B21, 36cm h x 31cm w x 21cm d

856 J Unghans of Wurttemberg, an Edwardian 8 day bracket clock with 16cm arched silvered dial, strike/chime indicator, striking on a gong, contained in a Georgian style arched case, raised on metal ogee bracket feet, the back plate marked J Unghans Wurttemberg B21, 36cm h x 31cm w x 21cm d

£80-120
Edgar Degas (1834-1917), etching "Au Louvre La Peinture.Mary Cassatt" 29cm x 12cm, the mount inscribed in pencil (This is a cancelled plate)

452 Edgar Degas (1834-1917), etching "Au Louvre La Peinture.Mary Cassatt" 29cm x 12cm, the mount inscribed in pencil (This is a cancelled plate)

SOLD £800
A good Vintage 18ct yellow gold coral, diamond and black enamel dress ring, the centre cabochon cut stone approx. 24mm x 17mm surrounded by 36 brilliant cut diamonds approx. 1.1ct, size N 1/2

640 A good Vintage 18ct yellow gold coral, diamond and black enamel dress ring, the centre cabochon cut stone approx. 24mm x 17mm surrounded by 36 brilliant cut diamonds approx. 1.1ct, size N 1/2

£2500-3000
An Austrian cold painted bronze and tin plate ashtray in the form of a standing cat with articulated head beneath a lamp standard, raised on an oval tin plate base 15cm h x 11cm w x 10cm d (possibly the lid of a tobacco jar)

226 An Austrian cold painted bronze and tin plate ashtray in the form of a standing cat with articulated head beneath a lamp standard, raised on an oval tin plate base 15cm h x 11cm w x 10cm d (possibly the lid of a tobacco jar)

SOLD £100
A 19th Century Chinese blue and white oviform vase and cover with simple knop finial, decorated with figures in an extensive landscape, 37cm h

100 A 19th Century Chinese blue and white oviform vase and cover with simple knop finial, decorated with figures in an extensive landscape, 37cm h

SOLD £2100
An 18ct white gold oval cut amethyst and emerald bracelet set with 6 amethysts and 6 emeralds, 18.5cm

665 An 18ct white gold oval cut amethyst and emerald bracelet set with 6 amethysts and 6 emeralds, 18.5cm

£700-900
A 17th/18th Century oak refectory dining table with 3 plank top and carved apron, raised on turned cup and cover supports with box framed stretcher 75cm h x 187cm w x 76cm d

977 A 17th/18th Century oak refectory dining table with 3 plank top and carved apron, raised on turned cup and cover supports with box framed stretcher 75cm h x 187cm w x 76cm d

£800-1200
Peter Lik (b1959), coloured photograph "Antelope Canyon" no.215/950 signed and numbered 150cm x 47cm

454 Peter Lik (b1959), coloured photograph "Antelope Canyon" no.215/950 signed and numbered 150cm x 47cm

£1000-1200
An African silver and coral necklace comprising 12 cylindrical column coral beads interspersed with 11 silver roundels, 59cm

641 An African silver and coral necklace comprising 12 cylindrical column coral beads interspersed with 11 silver roundels, 59cm

£150-250
Geoff(rey) Hunt, (b1936) R.S.M.A., oil on canvas, signed, "The Nonsuch" maritime study in full sail, 59cm x 74cm

433 Geoff(rey) Hunt, (b1936) R.S.M.A., oil on canvas, signed, "The Nonsuch" maritime study in full sail, 59cm x 74cm

SOLD £1000
A Georgian mahogany chest on chest, the upper section with moulded cornice fitted 2 short drawers above 3 long drawers, the base fitted 3 long drawers, raised on bracket feet 176cm h x 102cm w x 51cm d

987 A Georgian mahogany chest on chest, the upper section with moulded cornice fitted 2 short drawers above 3 long drawers, the base fitted 3 long drawers, raised on bracket feet 176cm h x 102cm w x 51cm d

SOLD £380
Thomas Hall of Rumsey, an 18th Century 8 day striking longcase clock with 30cm square gilt dial, gilt spandrels, silvered chapter ring, subsidiary second hand and calendar aperture, contained in an oak case complete with pendulum and weights 205cm h

846 Thomas Hall of Rumsey, an 18th Century 8 day striking longcase clock with 30cm square gilt dial, gilt spandrels, silvered chapter ring, subsidiary second hand and calendar aperture, contained in an oak case complete with pendulum and weights 205cm h

SOLD £150
A good 3 piece silver tea set with scroll egg and dart decoration, the handles with serpent finials with fruitwood mounts, Sheffield 1927, maker Walker & Hall, gross weight 1730 grams

529 A good 3 piece silver tea set with scroll egg and dart decoration, the handles with serpent finials with fruitwood mounts, Sheffield 1927, maker Walker & Hall, gross weight 1730 grams

£600-800
A Kutchinsky style yellow gold turquoise set bracelet, set with cabochon cut stones

629 A Kutchinsky style yellow gold turquoise set bracelet, set with cabochon cut stones

SOLD £400
An Edinburgh Crystal thistle shaped punch bowl decorated with thistles, 25cm

16 An Edinburgh Crystal thistle shaped punch bowl decorated with thistles, 25cm

SOLD £110
A silver salver with fancy scroll rim and scroll feet Birmingham 1911, 1200 grams, 36cm

495 A silver salver with fancy scroll rim and scroll feet Birmingham 1911, 1200 grams, 36cm

SOLD £420
A George III mahogany tray top commode with tambour shutter, the base fitted a drawer (no base) 79cm h x 50cm w x 44cm d

921 A George III mahogany tray top commode with tambour shutter, the base fitted a drawer (no base) 79cm h x 50cm w x 44cm d

SOLD £100
An 18ct yellow gold flat link necklace set with an oval cabochon cut emerald surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from a cabochon cut emerald and diamond support, 54.7 grams gross, 38cm

612 An 18ct yellow gold flat link necklace set with an oval cabochon cut emerald surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from a cabochon cut emerald and diamond support, 54.7 grams gross, 38cm

SOLD £1250
A pair of vintage 18ct yellow gold ear clips with carved whorl coral mounts 30mm

653 A pair of vintage 18ct yellow gold ear clips with carved whorl coral mounts 30mm

SOLD £700
An Art Deco silver 2 handled presentation trophy cup and lid with presentation inscription Birmingham 1935, maker Adie Brothers, 660 grams, 34cm h

492 An Art Deco silver 2 handled presentation trophy cup and lid with presentation inscription Birmingham 1935, maker Adie Brothers, 660 grams, 34cm h

SOLD £300
A 1930's Art Deco circular figured walnut display cabinet, fitted shelves enclosed by a stylised sunburst astragal glazed panelled door, raised on scroll supports 137cm h x 111cm d x 30cm w

925 A 1930's Art Deco circular figured walnut display cabinet, fitted shelves enclosed by a stylised sunburst astragal glazed panelled door, raised on scroll supports 137cm h x 111cm d x 30cm w

£400-600
Leo De Vroomen, an 18ct yellow gold open link bracelet set with 7 brilliant cut diamonds each approx. 0.15ct, 33 grams gross, 17.5cm

617 Leo De Vroomen, an 18ct yellow gold open link bracelet set with 7 brilliant cut diamonds each approx. 0.15ct, 33 grams gross, 17.5cm

SOLD £900
A rectangular silver twin handled tea tray with dragon borders, Sheffield 1927, maker Harrison Brothers & Howson, approx 4900 grams

487 A rectangular silver twin handled tea tray with dragon borders, Sheffield 1927, maker Harrison Brothers & Howson, approx 4900 grams

SOLD £1750
F.Schneider Geneva, a 19th Century small swiss multi blade knife stamped Schneider Geneva, Exhibitor at 1876 Philadelphia Expo, fitted 5 blades, scissor, gambit, corkscrew, nail file, hole punch, tweezer and ivory toothpick, with tortoiseshell handle

194 F.Schneider Geneva, a 19th Century small swiss multi blade knife stamped Schneider Geneva, Exhibitor at 1876 Philadelphia Expo, fitted 5 blades, scissor, gambit, corkscrew, nail file, hole punch, tweezer and ivory toothpick, with tortoiseshell handle

SOLD £380
A Victorian oval figured walnut quarter veneer loo table raised on a bulbous carved column and tripod base 74cm h x 136cm d x 104cm w

901 A Victorian oval figured walnut quarter veneer loo table raised on a bulbous carved column and tripod base 74cm h x 136cm d x 104cm w

SOLD £250
An 18ct white gold rectangular tourmaline and diamond ring, the rectangular cut stone  22mm x 10mm flanked by 6 brilliant cut diamonds size 0 1/2

646 An 18ct white gold rectangular tourmaline and diamond ring, the rectangular cut stone 22mm x 10mm flanked by 6 brilliant cut diamonds size 0 1/2

£1000-1500
An impressive Victorian carved Continental oak 17th Century style dresser base, the top formed of 3 planks, fitted 2 long drawers with carved and geometric mouldings above cupboard and having carved figures, 62cm h x 182cm w x 58cm d

969 An impressive Victorian carved Continental oak 17th Century style dresser base, the top formed of 3 planks, fitted 2 long drawers with carved and geometric mouldings above cupboard and having carved figures, 62cm h x 182cm w x 58cm d

SOLD £300
A 19th Century French 8 day carriage timepiece with enamelled dial and Roman numerals, contained in a matt gilt case 13cm h x 9cm w x 5.5cm d

857 A 19th Century French 8 day carriage timepiece with enamelled dial and Roman numerals, contained in a matt gilt case 13cm h x 9cm w x 5.5cm d

SOLD £160
Kern, An 18ct yellow gold woven link stiff bracelet, 64 grams

582 Kern, An 18ct yellow gold woven link stiff bracelet, 64 grams

SOLD £1250
A silver 4 piece tea and coffee set with ebony mounts, Sheffield 1973, gross weight 1544 grams

494 A silver 4 piece tea and coffee set with ebony mounts, Sheffield 1973, gross weight 1544 grams

£500-600
Gubelin A vintage 18ct yellow gold diamond and ruby set lady's watch brooch set with 12 brilliant cut diamonds and 21 brilliant cut rubies, 30mm

623 Gubelin A vintage 18ct yellow gold diamond and ruby set lady's watch brooch set with 12 brilliant cut diamonds and 21 brilliant cut rubies, 30mm

SOLD £460
A Torrini 18ct white gold chased bangle set with brilliant cut diamonds and yellow sapphires 72 grams

655 A Torrini 18ct white gold chased bangle set with brilliant cut diamonds and yellow sapphires 72 grams

£1600-1900
A Schutz Polyphon supplied by Robert Lincoln of 1 Bishops Court Chantry Lane WC, contained in a walnut finished case no. 122875 together with 9 21cm discs

292 A Schutz Polyphon supplied by Robert Lincoln of 1 Bishops Court Chantry Lane WC, contained in a walnut finished case no. 122875 together with 9 21cm discs

SOLD £190
Of Horsham interest, Brazio Cantoni of Horsham 1820-1849, 30 hour longcase clock having a 28cm square painted dial marked Cantoni Hosham, the spandrels painted apples, striking on a bell, complete with weight and pendulum, contained in an oak case, 203cm high

853 Of Horsham interest, Brazio Cantoni of Horsham 1820-1849, 30 hour longcase clock having a 28cm square painted dial marked Cantoni Hosham, the spandrels painted apples, striking on a bell, complete with weight and pendulum, contained in an oak case, 203cm high

SOLD £190
A 1950's head and shoulders bronze portrait bust of Liberty dated 1848 33cm x 10cm x 10cm

231 A 1950's head and shoulders bronze portrait bust of Liberty dated 1848 33cm x 10cm x 10cm

SOLD £100
A Georgian mahogany chest fitted 2 short and 3 long graduated drawers with brass swan neck drop handles, raised on bracket feet 93cm h x 81cm w x 53cm d

980 A Georgian mahogany chest fitted 2 short and 3 long graduated drawers with brass swan neck drop handles, raised on bracket feet 93cm h x 81cm w x 53cm d

SOLD £190
Hamburg American Clock Co., a 19th Century 8 day striking bracket clock with enamelled dial and Roman numerals contained in an arched inlaid mahogany case with columns to the sides and brass finials

832 Hamburg American Clock Co., a 19th Century 8 day striking bracket clock with enamelled dial and Roman numerals contained in an arched inlaid mahogany case with columns to the sides and brass finials

SOLD £80
A silver sauce boat with cast decoration and mask spout, London 1913, maker Carrington & Co no. 29122, 19.5cm, 362 grams

477 A silver sauce boat with cast decoration and mask spout, London 1913, maker Carrington & Co no. 29122, 19.5cm, 362 grams

SOLD £230
An Edwardian 18ct yellow gold novelty brooch in the form of a butterfly set with 3 brilliant cut diamonds and 2 brilliant cut rubies, 48mm x 25mm

579 An Edwardian 18ct yellow gold novelty brooch in the form of a butterfly set with 3 brilliant cut diamonds and 2 brilliant cut rubies, 48mm x 25mm

SOLD £480
Rolex, a gentleman's 1930's 9ct yellow gold square cased Rolex wristwatch with seconds at 6 o'clock, the case 25mm x 25mm, no. 417829 the inside of case no. 4471 the movement no. E49183 on a 9ct yellow gold expanding bracelet

651 Rolex, a gentleman's 1930's 9ct yellow gold square cased Rolex wristwatch with seconds at 6 o'clock, the case 25mm x 25mm, no. 417829 the inside of case no. 4471 the movement no. E49183 on a 9ct yellow gold expanding bracelet

SOLD £1650
19th Century Continental oil on canvas, unsigned, study of a slave girl before a grilled window wearing a metal ring collar, red head scarf, fur lined top and cape, contained in a carved oak gilded scroll frame, 74cm x 62cm

450 19th Century Continental oil on canvas, unsigned, study of a slave girl before a grilled window wearing a metal ring collar, red head scarf, fur lined top and cape, contained in a carved oak gilded scroll frame, 74cm x 62cm

SOLD £2500
Edgar Degas (1834-1917), etching, self portrait, 23cm x 14.44cm, the mount inscribed in pencil  (This is a cancelled plate)

453 Edgar Degas (1834-1917), etching, self portrait, 23cm x 14.44cm, the mount inscribed in pencil (This is a cancelled plate)

SOLD £800
A plank on frame model of the frigate HMS Swift a 17th Century Naval ship, 69cm x 90cm x 16cm

293 A plank on frame model of the frigate HMS Swift a 17th Century Naval ship, 69cm x 90cm x 16cm

£100-150
A pair of French Kingwood bedside chests with marble veined tops fitted 3 long drawers with brass mounts raised on cabriole supports 70cm h x 40cm w x 33cm d

905 A pair of French Kingwood bedside chests with marble veined tops fitted 3 long drawers with brass mounts raised on cabriole supports 70cm h x 40cm w x 33cm d

SOLD £320
A Victorian carved and pierced mahogany show frame chaise longue upholstered in cream buttoned material and raised on cabriole supports 86cm h x 163cm w x 65cm d

976 A Victorian carved and pierced mahogany show frame chaise longue upholstered in cream buttoned material and raised on cabriole supports 86cm h x 163cm w x 65cm d

SOLD £90
An Edwardian repousse silver 2 handled trophy cup and lid surmounted by a fisherman, the body with floral, grapes and acanthus decoration with presentation inscription, Chester 1906, 1363 grams, 47cm

491 An Edwardian repousse silver 2 handled trophy cup and lid surmounted by a fisherman, the body with floral, grapes and acanthus decoration with presentation inscription, Chester 1906, 1363 grams, 47cm

SOLD £480
A yellow gold sapphire and diamond rectangular cluster ring, the centre stone approx. 12mm x 10mm surrounded by 14 brilliant cut diamonds each approx. 0.10ct size N

637 A yellow gold sapphire and diamond rectangular cluster ring, the centre stone approx. 12mm x 10mm surrounded by 14 brilliant cut diamonds each approx. 0.10ct size N

£1400-1600
An Alvis chromium plated car mascot in the form of a standing hare, raised on a turned socle base 17cm

181 An Alvis chromium plated car mascot in the form of a standing hare, raised on a turned socle base 17cm

SOLD £280
A William IV and Victorian repousse silver melon shaped tea set comprising teapot with floral finial, 2 handled sugar bowl and cream jug on shell feet, London 1837/1838, gross 1502 grams

521 A William IV and Victorian repousse silver melon shaped tea set comprising teapot with floral finial, 2 handled sugar bowl and cream jug on shell feet, London 1837/1838, gross 1502 grams

SOLD £720
A Royal Crown Derby Imari pattern paperweight in the form of a standing elephant with gold stopper 21cm, boxed

1 A Royal Crown Derby Imari pattern paperweight in the form of a standing elephant with gold stopper 21cm, boxed

SOLD £300
A mid 19th Century percussion knife pistol with 9cm octagonal brass barrel, the horn grip fitted with ball compartment, mould and tweezers with 2 blades stamped James Rodgers Sheffield together with a 1998 edition of Knife World featuring an article on Unwin & Rodgers

189 A mid 19th Century percussion knife pistol with 9cm octagonal brass barrel, the horn grip fitted with ball compartment, mould and tweezers with 2 blades stamped James Rodgers Sheffield together with a 1998 edition of Knife World featuring an article on Unwin & Rodgers

SOLD £840
Of Horsham interest.  Jury Cramp (1874-1946) a fusee wall clock, the 31cm painted dial with Roman numerals marked J. Cramp Horsham, the 11cm brass back plate marked Thameside no. 9940, contained in a mahogany case complete with key and pendulum (Jury Cramp was the founder of Jury Cramps Jewellers and Opticians based in Horsham)

831 Of Horsham interest. Jury Cramp (1874-1946) a fusee wall clock, the 31cm painted dial with Roman numerals marked J. Cramp Horsham, the 11cm brass back plate marked Thameside no. 9940, contained in a mahogany case complete with key and pendulum (Jury Cramp was the founder of Jury Cramps Jewellers and Opticians based in Horsham)

SOLD £190
An unusual 18ct yellow gold brooch carved with 2 coral strawberries and a carved jade leaf 45mm x 32mm

565 An unusual 18ct yellow gold brooch carved with 2 coral strawberries and a carved jade leaf 45mm x 32mm

SOLD £230
A 19th Century bronze head and shoulders portrait bust of Lucius Verus, raised on a square base marked Lucius 25cm h

228 A 19th Century bronze head and shoulders portrait bust of Lucius Verus, raised on a square base marked Lucius 25cm h

SOLD £150
Antonio Morano, (b.1943) oil on canvas, signed, still life study of apples and grapes enclosed in a sheet 45cm x 72cm

459 Antonio Morano, (b.1943) oil on canvas, signed, still life study of apples and grapes enclosed in a sheet 45cm x 72cm

SOLD £320
A 17th/18th Century turned wooden mortar with an associated pestle 14cm h x 6cm diam.

208 A 17th/18th Century turned wooden mortar with an associated pestle 14cm h x 6cm diam.

SOLD £380
A 19th Century Chinese carved soapstone figure group of a shi shi and cubs in the round 16cm on a hardwood stand

748 A 19th Century Chinese carved soapstone figure group of a shi shi and cubs in the round 16cm on a hardwood stand

SOLD £90