Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Thursday 25th of January 2024
890 A pair of 19th Century Continental oils on metal unsigned, rural scenes with figures and distant hills 15cm
£200-250
890 A pair of 19th Century Continental oils on metal unsigned, rural scenes with figures and distant hills 15cm
421 A silver tetradrachm coin of Attica, minted at Athens 450-400 BC, Athena on one side, owl on the other side
SOLD £700
421 A silver tetradrachm coin of Attica, minted at Athens 450-400 BC, Athena on one side, owl on the other side
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
14 A yellow metal 9ct serpent necklace, set with ruby eyes 31.5 grams gross, 39cm
SOLD £660
14 A yellow metal 9ct serpent necklace, set with ruby eyes 31.5 grams gross, 39cm
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
3 A white metal 18ct 7 stone diamond cluster ring, size K, 4.7 grams, approx. 2.2ct, colour F/G, clarity SI1
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
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
4 A lady's 18ct yellow gold Rolex wristwatch on a ditto bracelet 33.6 grams gross, the case 15mm,
SOLD £880
4 A lady's 18ct yellow gold Rolex wristwatch on a ditto bracelet 33.6 grams gross, the case 15mm,
816 An 18th/19th Century Chinese blue and white tile decorated with birds amongst branches 25cm x 21cm
SOLD £190
816 An 18th/19th Century Chinese blue and white tile decorated with birds amongst branches 25cm x 21cm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
207 A pair of William IV oval silver dishes/entrees and covers with chased armorials and reeded handles, London 1835, maker JH ?, 2287 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
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
703 A Royal Worcester cabinet plate decorated with Highland cattle by J Stinton with gilt scrolling border, turquoise mark 22.5cm
£100-150
703 A Royal Worcester cabinet plate decorated with Highland cattle by J Stinton with gilt scrolling border, turquoise mark 22.5cm
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
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
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
626 Triang Sharna, a pedal car in the form of a Rolls Royce Corniche in blue 48cm h x 122cm l x 52cm w
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
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
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
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
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
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
566 Nine bottles of 1983 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Grand Cru Classe Pauillac red wine
SOLD £720
566 Nine bottles of 1983 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Grand Cru Classe Pauillac red wine
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
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)
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
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
658 Three WWII USA Signal Corps BC611 valve radio receiver and transmitter Handie Talkies
SOLD £720
658 Three WWII USA Signal Corps BC611 valve radio receiver and transmitter Handie Talkies
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
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
337 A silver penny of Aethelred II (978-1106), first hand type
SOLD £460
337 A silver penny of Aethelred II (978-1106), first hand type
26 A yellow metal muff chain with clasp, 146cm, 61 grams
SOLD £1950
26 A yellow metal muff chain with clasp, 146cm, 61 grams
1 A pair of yellow metal 18ct 'nugget' cufflinks, 19.3 grams 17mm by 13mm
SOLD £580
1 A pair of yellow metal 18ct 'nugget' cufflinks, 19.3 grams 17mm by 13mm
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
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
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
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
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
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
226 A collection of 14 cast silver figures of street vendors, London 1975, maker Thomas Charles Jarvis, 586 grams
SOLD £400
226 A collection of 14 cast silver figures of street vendors, London 1975, maker Thomas Charles Jarvis, 586 grams
6 A Hong Kong 1000 dollar lunar year coin, The Year of The Monkey 1980
SOLD £620
6 A Hong Kong 1000 dollar lunar year coin, The Year of The Monkey 1980
806 A pair of 19th Century Chinese hardwood vase stands with formal gilt scroll decoration, raised on scroll legs 17cm
SOLD £180
806 A pair of 19th Century Chinese hardwood vase stands with formal gilt scroll decoration, raised on scroll legs 17cm
7 A yellow metal 18ct 5 stone diamond ring size O 1/2, approx 1.2ct, 4.2 grams
SOLD £540
7 A yellow metal 18ct 5 stone diamond ring size O 1/2, approx 1.2ct, 4.2 grams
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
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
201 A silver 3 piece tea set with fruitwood mounts, Birmingham 1927 and 1928, Maker Barker Brothers Silver Ltd 1080 grams gross
£600-800
201 A silver 3 piece tea set with fruitwood mounts, Birmingham 1927 and 1928, Maker Barker Brothers Silver Ltd 1080 grams gross
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
502 A Singer 222K featherweight sewing machine boxed
SOLD £500
502 A Singer 222K featherweight sewing machine boxed
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
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
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
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
863 Harold Goldthwait (1869-1932), oil on canvas signed "Near Pulborough Sussex" 23.5cm x 34cm
SOLD £240
863 Harold Goldthwait (1869-1932), oil on canvas signed "Near Pulborough Sussex" 23.5cm x 34cm
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
635 Corgi Toys, a Kojak Buick no.290 complete with figures, 2 police badge stickers and detachable beacon, boxed with original card inserts
569 Three bottles of 1977 Fonseca's Finest Vintage Port
SOLD £200
569 Three bottles of 1977 Fonseca's Finest Vintage Port
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
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.
678 A pair of rare Osram DA30 audio power output valves both with continuity and filament springs that have not lifted
SOLD £520
678 A pair of rare Osram DA30 audio power output valves both with continuity and filament springs that have not lifted
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
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