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Star lots 25th January 2024

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Thursday 25th of January 2024

A pair of 19th Century Continental oils on metal unsigned, rural scenes with figures and distant hills 15cm

890 A pair of 19th Century Continental oils on metal unsigned, rural scenes with figures and distant hills 15cm

£200-250
A silver tetradrachm coin of Attica, minted at Athens 450-400 BC, Athena on one side, owl on the other side

421 A silver tetradrachm coin of Attica, minted at Athens 450-400 BC, Athena on one side, owl on the other side

SOLD £700
A Starbay Marie Galante cherry and faux leather covered pedestal dressing/make up table, the hinged lid fitted a mirror and recesses above a drawer, the pedestals fitted recesses and 8 short drawers 74cm h x 60cm w x 40cm d

1040 A Starbay Marie Galante cherry and faux leather covered pedestal dressing/make up table, the hinged lid fitted a mirror and recesses above a drawer, the pedestals fitted recesses and 8 short drawers 74cm h x 60cm w x 40cm d

SOLD £620
A Victorian carved walnut show frame sofa the back upholstered in red buttoned material raised on cabriole supports 97cm h x 193cm w x 71cm d (seat 145cm x 61cm)

1063 A Victorian carved walnut show frame sofa the back upholstered in red buttoned material raised on cabriole supports 97cm h x 193cm w x 71cm d (seat 145cm x 61cm)

SOLD £220
Three Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Han style silk damask skirts including, a purple skirt with 2 half panels embroidered blue flowers with moths the pleats embroidered flowers 92cm long ,a red pleated skirt  with green and gold borders, embroidered gold butterflies and plants 95cm long and an orange skirt with diamond pleats and black border (missing waistband) the panels embroidered flowers in vases and the border embroidered flowers 78cm long

619 Three Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Han style silk damask skirts including, a purple skirt with 2 half panels embroidered blue flowers with moths the pleats embroidered flowers 92cm long ,a red pleated skirt with green and gold borders, embroidered gold butterflies and plants 95cm long and an orange skirt with diamond pleats and black border (missing waistband) the panels embroidered flowers in vases and the border embroidered flowers 78cm long

SOLD £400
Williams of Dolgelley, an 18th/19th Century  8 day striking long case clock, the 36cm painted dial with subsidiary second hand, calendar aperture and spandrels painted cottages, contained in an oak case complete with pendulum, weights and key 216cm h

907 Williams of Dolgelley, an 18th/19th Century 8 day striking long case clock, the 36cm painted dial with subsidiary second hand, calendar aperture and spandrels painted cottages, contained in an oak case complete with pendulum, weights and key 216cm h

SOLD £130
A Queen Anne style walnut bachelor's chest of 3 drawers with replacement handles, feather banded top, raised on bracket feet 76cm h x 95cm w x 41cm d (possibly made up)

1058 A Queen Anne style walnut bachelor's chest of 3 drawers with replacement handles, feather banded top, raised on bracket feet 76cm h x 95cm w x 41cm d (possibly made up)

SOLD £100
A yellow metal 9ct serpent necklace, set with ruby eyes 31.5 grams gross, 39cm

14 A yellow metal 9ct serpent necklace, set with ruby eyes 31.5 grams gross, 39cm

SOLD £660
A white metal 18ct 7 stone diamond cluster ring, size K, 4.7 grams, approx. 2.2ct, colour F/G, clarity SI1

3 A white metal 18ct 7 stone diamond cluster ring, size K, 4.7 grams, approx. 2.2ct, colour F/G, clarity SI1

SOLD £2300
A pair of 18th Century style blue and white baluster vases decorated with extensive landscape scenes with figures at pursuits, having geometric handles 57cm

799 A pair of 18th Century style blue and white baluster vases decorated with extensive landscape scenes with figures at pursuits, having geometric handles 57cm

SOLD £440
A lady's 18ct yellow gold Rolex wristwatch on a ditto bracelet 33.6 grams gross, the case 15mm,

4 A lady's 18ct yellow gold Rolex wristwatch on a ditto bracelet 33.6 grams gross, the case 15mm,

SOLD £880
An 18th/19th Century Chinese blue and white tile decorated with birds amongst branches 25cm x 21cm

816 An 18th/19th Century Chinese blue and white tile decorated with birds amongst branches 25cm x 21cm

SOLD £190
A Japanese Meiji period bronze figure of a standing fisherman with a paddle and creel 24cm, raised on a pierced hardwood stand  35cm h including stand x 22cm x 16cm d

582 A Japanese Meiji period bronze figure of a standing fisherman with a paddle and creel 24cm, raised on a pierced hardwood stand 35cm h including stand x 22cm x 16cm d

SOLD £980
A 19th Century and later square mahogany 5 tier what-not, the base fitted 2 drawers, raised on turned supports   159cm h, the base and next 3 shelves 50cm x 43cm, then 43cm x 34cm and 34cm x 26cm

990 A 19th Century and later square mahogany 5 tier what-not, the base fitted 2 drawers, raised on turned supports 159cm h, the base and next 3 shelves 50cm x 43cm, then 43cm x 34cm and 34cm x 26cm

SOLD £200
19th Century Continental oil on panel unsigned, figures before a river bank with dog, child and wheelbarrow, chickens and hens and fishing boat, distant town, 24cm x 29.5cm

868 19th Century Continental oil on panel unsigned, figures before a river bank with dog, child and wheelbarrow, chickens and hens and fishing boat, distant town, 24cm x 29.5cm

£200-300
A 17th/18th Century oak coffer of panelled construction and iron lock, the interior fitted a candle box 79cm h x 103cm w x 56cm d

1017 A 17th/18th Century oak coffer of panelled construction and iron lock, the interior fitted a candle box 79cm h x 103cm w x 56cm d

SOLD £360
A set of 3 graduated silver St George and The Dragon boxes no.460 of 500, London 2001, maker Christopher Nigel Lawrence 6cm, 682 grams, boxed

211 A set of 3 graduated silver St George and The Dragon boxes no.460 of 500, London 2001, maker Christopher Nigel Lawrence 6cm, 682 grams, boxed

SOLD £320
A pair of William IV oval silver dishes/entrees and covers with chased armorials and reeded handles, London 1835, maker JH ?, 2287 grams

207 A pair of William IV oval silver dishes/entrees and covers with chased armorials and reeded handles, London 1835, maker JH ?, 2287 grams

SOLD £1050
A set of silver cutlery comprising 8 dinner forks, 8 dessert forks, 8 dessert spoons, 8 soup spoons, 4 table spoons, 8 dinner knives, 8 dessert knives, Sheffield 1992,  maker Roberts and Belk, 2190 grams

266 A set of silver cutlery comprising 8 dinner forks, 8 dessert forks, 8 dessert spoons, 8 soup spoons, 4 table spoons, 8 dinner knives, 8 dessert knives, Sheffield 1992, maker Roberts and Belk, 2190 grams

SOLD £1000
A Royal Worcester cabinet plate decorated with Highland cattle by J Stinton with gilt scrolling border, turquoise mark 22.5cm

703 A Royal Worcester cabinet plate decorated with Highland cattle by J Stinton with gilt scrolling border, turquoise mark 22.5cm

£100-150
Tolkien J.R.R, The Lord of the Rings trilogy first edition, Fellowship of the Ring 1st edition 4th impression 1955 in 12th impression dust cover, The Two Towers 1st edition 1st impression 1954 in 9th impression dust cover, The Return of King 1st edition 1st impression 1955 original dust cover, all fully bound in red cloth with gilt to spine 8vo.

The are no signatures/inscriptions or dedications within any of the books

611 Tolkien J.R.R, The Lord of the Rings trilogy first edition, Fellowship of the Ring 1st edition 4th impression 1955 in 12th impression dust cover, The Two Towers 1st edition 1st impression 1954 in 9th impression dust cover, The Return of King 1st edition 1st impression 1955 original dust cover, all fully bound in red cloth with gilt to spine 8vo. The are no signatures/inscriptions or dedications within any of the books

£2000-3000
Triang Sharna, a pedal car in the form of a Rolls Royce Corniche in blue 48cm h x 122cm l x 52cm w

626 Triang Sharna, a pedal car in the form of a Rolls Royce Corniche in blue 48cm h x 122cm l x 52cm w

SOLD £130
Philipp Hoyoll (1816-1875), oil on canvas, labelled on verso "The Rifleman's Return Home" by Philipp Hoyoll 38cm x 28cm, contained in a walnut frame

886 Philipp Hoyoll (1816-1875), oil on canvas, labelled on verso "The Rifleman's Return Home" by Philipp Hoyoll 38cm x 28cm, contained in a walnut frame

SOLD £340
A Roman brass sestertius coin for Caligula, 40-41AD, one side shows Pietas seated with her elbow resting on a statuette, the other side shows Caligula (left) offering a sacrifice at the altar of Divus Augustus

414 A Roman brass sestertius coin for Caligula, 40-41AD, one side shows Pietas seated with her elbow resting on a statuette, the other side shows Caligula (left) offering a sacrifice at the altar of Divus Augustus

SOLD £260
An impressive pair of Victorian spelter figures of standing warriors, raised on shaped bases, converted to table lamps, 59cm h x 22cm w x 17cm d

456 An impressive pair of Victorian spelter figures of standing warriors, raised on shaped bases, converted to table lamps, 59cm h x 22cm w x 17cm d

£100-150
Nine bottles of 1983 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Grand Cru Classe Pauillac red wine

566 Nine bottles of 1983 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Grand Cru Classe Pauillac red wine

SOLD £720
Two Royal Worcester cups (1 marked W H Austin) and saucers decorated with fruits together with 4 side plates C1608 (1 marked W H Austin)

707 Two Royal Worcester cups (1 marked W H Austin) and saucers decorated with fruits together with 4 side plates C1608 (1 marked W H Austin)

SOLD £300
A pair of 19th Century Sevres turquoise ground vases and covers with mask handles and panels of dancing figures and flowers with gilt decoration 25cm

701 A pair of 19th Century Sevres turquoise ground vases and covers with mask handles and panels of dancing figures and flowers with gilt decoration 25cm

SOLD £460
Three WWII USA Signal Corps BC611 valve radio receiver and transmitter Handie Talkies

658 Three WWII USA Signal Corps BC611 valve radio receiver and transmitter Handie Talkies

SOLD £720
A pair of Georgian mahogany shaped hall chairs with crescent shaped backs, solid seats, raised on turned supports 88cm h x 40cm w x 38cm d

984 A pair of Georgian mahogany shaped hall chairs with crescent shaped backs, solid seats, raised on turned supports 88cm h x 40cm w x 38cm d

SOLD £280
A silver penny of Aethelred II (978-1106), first hand type

337 A silver penny of Aethelred II (978-1106), first hand type

SOLD £460
A yellow metal muff chain with clasp, 146cm,  61 grams

26 A yellow metal muff chain with clasp, 146cm, 61 grams

SOLD £1950
A pair of yellow metal 18ct 'nugget' cufflinks, 19.3 grams 17mm by 13mm

1 A pair of yellow metal 18ct 'nugget' cufflinks, 19.3 grams 17mm by 13mm

SOLD £580
A white metal dragonfly necklace with mother of pearl wings set with brilliant cut diamonds, approx. 1.5ct and blue diamonds on an 18ct white gold chain 42cm, gross weight 15 grams, the dragonfly 57mm x 35mm

12 A white metal dragonfly necklace with mother of pearl wings set with brilliant cut diamonds, approx. 1.5ct and blue diamonds on an 18ct white gold chain 42cm, gross weight 15 grams, the dragonfly 57mm x 35mm

£900-1100
A Roman brass Sestertius of Nero Lugdunum 65AD, the reverse shows Ceres seated and holding ears of corn, Annona is standing and holding a cornucopia

400 A Roman brass Sestertius of Nero Lugdunum 65AD, the reverse shows Ceres seated and holding ears of corn, Annona is standing and holding a cornucopia

SOLD £540
A 20th Century bronze figure group of 2 race horses, raised on an oval black marble base 25cm h x 41cm w x 31cm d

452 A 20th Century bronze figure group of 2 race horses, raised on an oval black marble base 25cm h x 41cm w x 31cm d

SOLD £150
A collection of 14 cast silver figures of street vendors, London 1975, maker Thomas Charles Jarvis, 586 grams

226 A collection of 14 cast silver figures of street vendors, London 1975, maker Thomas Charles Jarvis, 586 grams

SOLD £400
A Hong Kong 1000 dollar lunar year coin, The Year of The Monkey 1980

6 A Hong Kong 1000 dollar lunar year coin, The Year of The Monkey 1980

SOLD £620
A pair of 19th Century Chinese hardwood vase stands with formal gilt scroll decoration, raised on scroll legs 17cm

806 A pair of 19th Century Chinese hardwood vase stands with formal gilt scroll decoration, raised on scroll legs 17cm

SOLD £180
A yellow metal 18ct 5 stone diamond ring size O 1/2, approx 1.2ct, 4.2 grams

7 A yellow metal 18ct 5 stone diamond ring size O 1/2, approx 1.2ct, 4.2 grams

SOLD £540
A Victorian 18ct yellow gold chronograph hunter pocket watch with engraved monogram, having dial inscribed T R Russell, 18 Church Street, Liverpool, the movement and cased engraved 87652, Chester 1892 contained in a 50mm case, 136.6 grams gross

122 A Victorian 18ct yellow gold chronograph hunter pocket watch with engraved monogram, having dial inscribed T R Russell, 18 Church Street, Liverpool, the movement and cased engraved 87652, Chester 1892 contained in a 50mm case, 136.6 grams gross

SOLD £2100
A silver 3 piece tea set with fruitwood mounts, Birmingham 1927 and 1928, Maker Barker Brothers Silver Ltd 1080 grams gross

201 A silver 3 piece tea set with fruitwood mounts, Birmingham 1927 and 1928, Maker Barker Brothers Silver Ltd 1080 grams gross

£600-800
James Clark (1812-1884), a good 19th Century naive study, oil on board signed and inscribed 1850 The Property of William Marshall Corn Chandler, depicting a gentleman holding a horse by the reins with a dog and cockerel and chicken before a house with a bird in a cage 62cm x 75cm

881 James Clark (1812-1884), a good 19th Century naive study, oil on board signed and inscribed 1850 The Property of William Marshall Corn Chandler, depicting a gentleman holding a horse by the reins with a dog and cockerel and chicken before a house with a bird in a cage 62cm x 75cm

SOLD £2600
A lady's Facit white metal 750 wristwatch and strap, the bezel set with 18 brilliant cut diamonds, each approx. 0.2ct, 43 grams including the glass

13 A lady's Facit white metal 750 wristwatch and strap, the bezel set with 18 brilliant cut diamonds, each approx. 0.2ct, 43 grams including the glass

SOLD £1200
** Doyly John ( Cecil Rochfort D'oyly John ) 1906-1993, oil on canvas signed, Continental harbour scene with moored fishing boats and distant buildings 42cm x 58cm ** PLEASE NOTE: Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot.

874 ** Doyly John ( Cecil Rochfort D'oyly John ) 1906-1993, oil on canvas signed, Continental harbour scene with moored fishing boats and distant buildings 42cm x 58cm ** PLEASE NOTE: Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot.

SOLD £360
A 19th Century Georgian style rectangular carved mahogany stool raised on cabriole supports, the knees carved masks, having an upholstered seat, 48cm h x 63cm w x 51cm d

1044 A 19th Century Georgian style rectangular carved mahogany stool raised on cabriole supports, the knees carved masks, having an upholstered seat, 48cm h x 63cm w x 51cm d

SOLD £320
A Royal Crown Derby 2 handled oviform vase, the blue ground with panels of flowers having pierced Chinese style gilt handles with cover, 8189-1560, 33cm

702 A Royal Crown Derby 2 handled oviform vase, the blue ground with panels of flowers having pierced Chinese style gilt handles with cover, 8189-1560, 33cm

SOLD £220
A Singer 222K featherweight sewing machine boxed

502 A Singer 222K featherweight sewing machine boxed

SOLD £500
An Art Deco white metal 14k pendant set with diamonds and emeralds on a 14k white metal 40cm chain, chain 1.8 grams, pendant 2.6 grams

91 An Art Deco white metal 14k pendant set with diamonds and emeralds on a 14k white metal 40cm chain, chain 1.8 grams, pendant 2.6 grams

SOLD £260
A 19th Century brass adjustable oil lamp raised on a Corinthian column capital with reeded column, square stepped base and paw feet, converted to electricity 66cm h x 35cm x 35cm

453 A 19th Century brass adjustable oil lamp raised on a Corinthian column capital with reeded column, square stepped base and paw feet, converted to electricity 66cm h x 35cm x 35cm

SOLD £80
Harold Goldthwait (1869-1932), oil on canvas signed "Near Pulborough Sussex" 23.5cm x 34cm

863 Harold Goldthwait (1869-1932), oil on canvas signed "Near Pulborough Sussex" 23.5cm x 34cm

SOLD £240
Corgi Toys, a Kojak Buick no.290 complete with figures, 2 police badge stickers and detachable beacon, boxed with original card inserts

635 Corgi Toys, a Kojak Buick no.290 complete with figures, 2 police badge stickers and detachable beacon, boxed with original card inserts

SOLD £110
Three bottles of 1977 Fonseca's Finest Vintage Port

569 Three bottles of 1977 Fonseca's Finest Vintage Port

SOLD £200
A Chinese late Qing dynasty blue silk formal court robe ( Chi-fu or Dragon robe ), embroidered 8 five clawed dragons with flaming pearls, bats, clouds, auspicious symbols with a cut down Lushi hem the (remnants of which appear to to have be added to the sleeves), the dark burgundy lining partly decorated a colourful dragon.

620 A Chinese late Qing dynasty blue silk formal court robe ( Chi-fu or Dragon robe ), embroidered 8 five clawed dragons with flaming pearls, bats, clouds, auspicious symbols with a cut down Lushi hem the (remnants of which appear to to have be added to the sleeves), the dark burgundy lining partly decorated a colourful dragon.

SOLD £1800
A pair of rare Osram DA30 audio power output valves both with continuity and filament springs that have not lifted

678 A pair of rare Osram DA30 audio power output valves both with continuity and filament springs that have not lifted

SOLD £520
A gentleman's vintage steel cased Longines wristwatch with 2 subsidiary dials and red seconds hand, the dial inscribed Longines, contained in a bubble back 35mm case, numbered 23183/30, on a later leather strap

123 A gentleman's vintage steel cased Longines wristwatch with 2 subsidiary dials and red seconds hand, the dial inscribed Longines, contained in a bubble back 35mm case, numbered 23183/30, on a later leather strap

SOLD £1600