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Star lots 30th July 2025

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 30th of July 2025

A white gold, testing as 18ct, vintage emerald and diamond cocktail ring, the baguette cut emerald approx. 1.25ct, 10 baguette cut diamonds each approx. 0.09ct and 12 elliptical diamonds each approx. 0.20ct, size U 1/2, 7.9 grams

12 A white gold, testing as 18ct, vintage emerald and diamond cocktail ring, the baguette cut emerald approx. 1.25ct, 10 baguette cut diamonds each approx. 0.09ct and 12 elliptical diamonds each approx. 0.20ct, size U 1/2, 7.9 grams

SOLD £1150
An Edwardian 14ct yellow gold moonstone and seed pearl double heart bangle, 5.5cm x 4.5cm, 11.9 grams

4 An Edwardian 14ct yellow gold moonstone and seed pearl double heart bangle, 5.5cm x 4.5cm, 11.9 grams

SOLD £560
An 18th Century Dutch oak display cabinet on chest, the shaped top with shell motif and bracketed cornice, fitted shelves enclosed by astragal glazed panelled doors, the base fitted 4 drawers with embossed brass escutcheons, iron locks and replacement brass drop handles, raised on bracket feet 197cm h x 79cm w x 47cm d

927 An 18th Century Dutch oak display cabinet on chest, the shaped top with shell motif and bracketed cornice, fitted shelves enclosed by astragal glazed panelled doors, the base fitted 4 drawers with embossed brass escutcheons, iron locks and replacement brass drop handles, raised on bracket feet 197cm h x 79cm w x 47cm d

SOLD £220
Winterhalder and Hofmeier, an Edwardian 8 day striking on 9 gongs bracket clock, the 17cm arched gilt dial with silvered chapter ring, Roman numerals, chime/silent dial, slow/fast dial and chiming on 8 gongs/chiming on 4 gongs dial, complete with pendulum and key, contained in an arched oak gilt mounted case 36cm h x 31cm w x 23cm d

401 Winterhalder and Hofmeier, an Edwardian 8 day striking on 9 gongs bracket clock, the 17cm arched gilt dial with silvered chapter ring, Roman numerals, chime/silent dial, slow/fast dial and chiming on 8 gongs/chiming on 4 gongs dial, complete with pendulum and key, contained in an arched oak gilt mounted case 36cm h x 31cm w x 23cm d

SOLD £280
A 19th Century Italian carved walnut Savonarola bar back folding chair, the bar back carved St Mark's Lion, and carved harebells to the arms, raised on X framed supports 91cm h x 64cm w x 52cm d (seat 26cm x 26cm)

1052 A 19th Century Italian carved walnut Savonarola bar back folding chair, the bar back carved St Mark's Lion, and carved harebells to the arms, raised on X framed supports 91cm h x 64cm w x 52cm d (seat 26cm x 26cm)

£120-150
A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet with 9 charms in total (6 9ct) including 1966 World Cup, trapeze monkey with diamond belly button and ruby eyes, magic lamp etc (2 charms 18ct, 1 charm 14ct), gross weight 62.2 grams

5 A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet with 9 charms in total (6 9ct) including 1966 World Cup, trapeze monkey with diamond belly button and ruby eyes, magic lamp etc (2 charms 18ct, 1 charm 14ct), gross weight 62.2 grams

SOLD £1600
Johannes Anderson for BRDR Andersens Mobelfabrik Vejen, a set of 6 Danish 1960's teak dining chairs model BA113, upholstered in black vinyl all with manufacturers sticker to base 73cm h x 50cm w x 39cm d (seats 31cm w x 30cm d)

1102 Johannes Anderson for BRDR Andersens Mobelfabrik Vejen, a set of 6 Danish 1960's teak dining chairs model BA113, upholstered in black vinyl all with manufacturers sticker to base 73cm h x 50cm w x 39cm d (seats 31cm w x 30cm d)

SOLD £880
British school, Half length portrait of a gentleman wearing a periwig, blue velvet jacket and white stock, 18th Century oil on canvas, 75cm x 62cm

802 British school, Half length portrait of a gentleman wearing a periwig, blue velvet jacket and white stock, 18th Century oil on canvas, 75cm x 62cm

SOLD £380
A Queen Anne figured walnut, quarter veneered and crossbanded oak lined chest of 2 short and 3 long drawers with iron locks, having later replacement handles and bun feet 91cm h x 100cm w x 59cm d

929 A Queen Anne figured walnut, quarter veneered and crossbanded oak lined chest of 2 short and 3 long drawers with iron locks, having later replacement handles and bun feet 91cm h x 100cm w x 59cm d

SOLD £420
A pair of 1970's Tannoy Monitor Gold 15 LSU/HF/15/8 speakers fitted in teak Lancaster cabinets, serial numbers 133913 and 133316, inspection labels to reverse, in original Tannoy padded boxes, collection of extra Tannoy badges, 84 cm h

1104 A pair of 1970's Tannoy Monitor Gold 15 LSU/HF/15/8 speakers fitted in teak Lancaster cabinets, serial numbers 133913 and 133316, inspection labels to reverse, in original Tannoy padded boxes, collection of extra Tannoy badges, 84 cm h

SOLD £1650
A set of Old English pattern silver cutlery comprising 12 dinner forks, 24 dessert forks, 18 dessert spoons, 4 table spoons, with crest all London 1915, maker Brewis and Co., total weight 3410 grams, contained in a mahogany canteen

179 A set of Old English pattern silver cutlery comprising 12 dinner forks, 24 dessert forks, 18 dessert spoons, 4 table spoons, with crest all London 1915, maker Brewis and Co., total weight 3410 grams, contained in a mahogany canteen

SOLD £2300
Circle of Henri and Charles Beaubrun,  Half Length Portrait of Queen Marie Therese of Austria, 17th century oil on panel, 17cm x 14cm

855 Circle of Henri and Charles Beaubrun, Half Length Portrait of Queen Marie Therese of Austria, 17th century oil on panel, 17cm x 14cm

SOLD £1250
A Victorian silver 3 piece tea set with demi fluted decoration and ebony mounts, London 1892, gross weight 946 grams

130 A Victorian silver 3 piece tea set with demi fluted decoration and ebony mounts, London 1892, gross weight 946 grams

SOLD £580
Thomas Hickey (Dublin 1741-1824 Madras), Half length portrait of William Skyrne of Ludlow (solicitor), wearing a black jacket and white stock, late 18th/early 19th Century oil on canvas, signed Thomas Hickey and dated 1803 verso, label for William Skyrne, Island House, Llaugharne, 70cm x 59cm

801 Thomas Hickey (Dublin 1741-1824 Madras), Half length portrait of William Skyrne of Ludlow (solicitor), wearing a black jacket and white stock, late 18th/early 19th Century oil on canvas, signed Thomas Hickey and dated 1803 verso, label for William Skyrne, Island House, Llaugharne, 70cm x 59cm

SOLD £500
A family group, father and son, comprising British South Africa Company medal 1896 with first type reverse Rhodesia one bar Mashonaland 1897 to 91 Trooper A Coates British South African Police, a George V Issue Special Constabulary Long Service Good Conduct medal with bar Great War 1914-1918 named Adin Coates, together with ribbon bar, Royal Observer Corps medal Leading Observer J Coates and a ROC lapel badge, LOBS James Coates served in 19 Group Manchester and was awarded his ROC medal in 1953

564 A family group, father and son, comprising British South Africa Company medal 1896 with first type reverse Rhodesia one bar Mashonaland 1897 to 91 Trooper A Coates British South African Police, a George V Issue Special Constabulary Long Service Good Conduct medal with bar Great War 1914-1918 named Adin Coates, together with ribbon bar, Royal Observer Corps medal Leading Observer J Coates and a ROC lapel badge, LOBS James Coates served in 19 Group Manchester and was awarded his ROC medal in 1953

SOLD £920
An 18th Century oak mule chest of panelled construction with hinged lid and iron lock, the interior fitted a candle box, the base fitted 2 crossbanded drawers with iron locks 76cm h x 127cm w x 55cm d

1078 An 18th Century oak mule chest of panelled construction with hinged lid and iron lock, the interior fitted a candle box, the base fitted 2 crossbanded drawers with iron locks 76cm h x 127cm w x 55cm d

£150-200
A Victorian aneroid barometer with 33cm porcelain dial marked Bick Swanage 10cm x 41cm

425 A Victorian aneroid barometer with 33cm porcelain dial marked Bick Swanage 10cm x 41cm

£150-200
An Egyptian repousse silver coffee pot with scrolling leaf decoration and scroll handle, 29cm, 660 grams

133 An Egyptian repousse silver coffee pot with scrolling leaf decoration and scroll handle, 29cm, 660 grams

SOLD £400
A Chinese apple green carved jade bangle decorated with characters and fish, interior diameter 6cm

123 A Chinese apple green carved jade bangle decorated with characters and fish, interior diameter 6cm

£300-400
A Queen Anne figured walnut, quarter veneered and crossbanded, pine lined dressing table fitted 1 long drawer, the pedestal fitted a cupboard enclosed by a panelled door, flanked by 6 short drawers, raised on bracket feet 82cm h x 84cm w x 49cm d

926 A Queen Anne figured walnut, quarter veneered and crossbanded, pine lined dressing table fitted 1 long drawer, the pedestal fitted a cupboard enclosed by a panelled door, flanked by 6 short drawers, raised on bracket feet 82cm h x 84cm w x 49cm d

SOLD £180
A Victorian Copeland Parian figure of a standing naked lady wearing shackles, impressed marks M888 50cm

729 A Victorian Copeland Parian figure of a standing naked lady wearing shackles, impressed marks M888 50cm

SOLD £140
A yellow gold, testing as 14ct, mid-century ruby dress ring, size Q, 7.3 grams

6 A yellow gold, testing as 14ct, mid-century ruby dress ring, size Q, 7.3 grams

SOLD £300
A 1920's working model of an open truck with iron shod wheels, sprung buffers 24cm h x 68cm w x 28cm d with plaque to each side "Braun & Co. Inventors' Engineers' & Model Makers, 236 Pentonville Road, Kings Cross, London"

476 A 1920's working model of an open truck with iron shod wheels, sprung buffers 24cm h x 68cm w x 28cm d with plaque to each side "Braun & Co. Inventors' Engineers' & Model Makers, 236 Pentonville Road, Kings Cross, London"

SOLD £180
A George I silver gilt seal end table spoon with thistle finial engraved 1767 and rat tail bowl, maker Richard Scarlett, London 1725, 18cm, 48 grams

141 A George I silver gilt seal end table spoon with thistle finial engraved 1767 and rat tail bowl, maker Richard Scarlett, London 1725, 18cm, 48 grams

£300-350
A Bassett-Lowke (by Bing) O gauge live steam locomotive in Southern green livery marked Greater Britain 440 complete with tender

532 A Bassett-Lowke (by Bing) O gauge live steam locomotive in Southern green livery marked Greater Britain 440 complete with tender

SOLD £200
A 19th Century rectangular Chippendale style mahogany silver table with pierced gallery and gothic pierced apron, raised on 4 turned column supports with X framed stretcher 73cm h x 75cm w x 48cm d

975 A 19th Century rectangular Chippendale style mahogany silver table with pierced gallery and gothic pierced apron, raised on 4 turned column supports with X framed stretcher 73cm h x 75cm w x 48cm d

SOLD £130
A 9ct yellow gold bark finish bracelet 18cm, 59.4 grams

2 A 9ct yellow gold bark finish bracelet 18cm, 59.4 grams

SOLD £1400
A Short and Mason Stormoguide aneroid barometer, the painted silvered dial marked Copyright 1932, contained in a carved walnut case, patent no. 407451, 38cm h x 40cm w x 9cm d

427 A Short and Mason Stormoguide aneroid barometer, the painted silvered dial marked Copyright 1932, contained in a carved walnut case, patent no. 407451, 38cm h x 40cm w x 9cm d

SOLD £300
A set of ten graduated famille rose cups, Late Qing dynasty, Daoguang period   each painted with a scholar and attendant, within an interior, the largest with a Daoguang seal mark and of the period, the largest - 10cm diameter (10)

656 A set of ten graduated famille rose cups, Late Qing dynasty, Daoguang period each painted with a scholar and attendant, within an interior, the largest with a Daoguang seal mark and of the period, the largest - 10cm diameter (10)

SOLD £8400
An Edwardian Georgian style silver cow creamer in the form of a cow with garnet eyes, engraved decoration and a bee to the lid, import marks London 1903, 14cm, 166 grams

135 An Edwardian Georgian style silver cow creamer in the form of a cow with garnet eyes, engraved decoration and a bee to the lid, import marks London 1903, 14cm, 166 grams

SOLD £360
Ronald Cameron (British 1930-2013) "Infinity", a bronze study of a reclining naked lady, signed "R Cameron" and editioned 4/8, 109cm (illustrated on centre pages of the catalogue).

866 Ronald Cameron (British 1930-2013) "Infinity", a bronze study of a reclining naked lady, signed "R Cameron" and editioned 4/8, 109cm (illustrated on centre pages of the catalogue).

SOLD £1850
Of Royal Interest, The Duke of Gloucester, a large silver engine turned cigarette case with cypher The Duke of Gloucester, Birmingham 1929, maker Henry Hodson Plante, in original fitted case together with a ladies silver and guilloche enamel circular compact with coronet mount (bruised) 5cm, together with a leather bound photograph of The Duke of Gloucester signed and dated December 1930, a plated travelling cup and 2 cloth badges with an associated letter detailing his Royal Highnesses visit to the recipients of the above

185 Of Royal Interest, The Duke of Gloucester, a large silver engine turned cigarette case with cypher The Duke of Gloucester, Birmingham 1929, maker Henry Hodson Plante, in original fitted case together with a ladies silver and guilloche enamel circular compact with coronet mount (bruised) 5cm, together with a leather bound photograph of The Duke of Gloucester signed and dated December 1930, a plated travelling cup and 2 cloth badges with an associated letter detailing his Royal Highnesses visit to the recipients of the above

SOLD £440
Hermes, a Cheval d'Orient porcelain punch bowl, decorated running horses 17cm x 26cm, complete with original box

718 Hermes, a Cheval d'Orient porcelain punch bowl, decorated running horses 17cm x 26cm, complete with original box

SOLD £380
A gentleman's 18ct yellow gold quartz wristwatch, the dial inscribed Jaguar with the Jaguar motif and Saphir, the case numbered J581/8078, with spare links, gross weight including movement and glass 83.6 grams, with original box, outer box, international guarantee and world service booklets

412 A gentleman's 18ct yellow gold quartz wristwatch, the dial inscribed Jaguar with the Jaguar motif and Saphir, the case numbered J581/8078, with spare links, gross weight including movement and glass 83.6 grams, with original box, outer box, international guarantee and world service booklets

SOLD £3200
A cylindrical leather twin handled military cordite carrier marked J.A.H. with broad arrow and N 73cm h x 23cm diam., complete with metal liner

477 A cylindrical leather twin handled military cordite carrier marked J.A.H. with broad arrow and N 73cm h x 23cm diam., complete with metal liner

SOLD £70
Hamilton Watch Company Lancaster Pausa, a US Marine Commission ships chronograph, the 10cm dial marked Hamilton Lancaster Pausa 2E10930 US Maritime Commission with up/down subsidiary dial and minute dial, contained in a mahogany and brass banded case 18cm h x 18cm w x 19cm d

411 Hamilton Watch Company Lancaster Pausa, a US Marine Commission ships chronograph, the 10cm dial marked Hamilton Lancaster Pausa 2E10930 US Maritime Commission with up/down subsidiary dial and minute dial, contained in a mahogany and brass banded case 18cm h x 18cm w x 19cm d

SOLD £500
A platinum, sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the centre sapphire approx. 1.5ct surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds approx. 0.50ct, size Q, 3.7 grams

3 A platinum, sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the centre sapphire approx. 1.5ct surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds approx. 0.50ct, size Q, 3.7 grams

SOLD £1350
Attributed to Wang Dafan ( Chinese 1888-1961 ) titled, a polychrome enamelled plaque  inscribed and signed Wang Dafan with a seal of the artist, depicting two figures sword fighting in an interior  39cm x 25.5cm

651 Attributed to Wang Dafan ( Chinese 1888-1961 ) titled, a polychrome enamelled plaque inscribed and signed Wang Dafan with a seal of the artist, depicting two figures sword fighting in an interior 39cm x 25.5cm

SOLD £35000
A pair of famille rose porcelain plaques, late Qing dynasty/Republican period 
each painted with a butterflies and a bird on a branch of peony, with chrysanthemum beside a garden rock, 23.5cm x 33.5cm (2)

653 A pair of famille rose porcelain plaques, late Qing dynasty/Republican period each painted with a butterflies and a bird on a branch of peony, with chrysanthemum beside a garden rock, 23.5cm x 33.5cm (2)

SOLD £800
A Queen Anne style winged armchair upholstered in rose pink material, raised on carved scroll supports with X framed stretcher 132cm h x 80cm w x 60cm d (seat 31cm x 33cm)

1065 A Queen Anne style winged armchair upholstered in rose pink material, raised on carved scroll supports with X framed stretcher 132cm h x 80cm w x 60cm d (seat 31cm x 33cm)

SOLD £135
A bronze tripod censer, Xuande mark, 17th/18th century the spherical body rising to a flared rim, with two outward turned handles rising from the shoulders 10cm h x 25.5cm diam across the handles, with possible matching bronze stand

655 A bronze tripod censer, Xuande mark, 17th/18th century the spherical body rising to a flared rim, with two outward turned handles rising from the shoulders 10cm h x 25.5cm diam across the handles, with possible matching bronze stand

SOLD £1500
An 18ct yellow gold diamond and sapphire bracelet with rope twist chain, the diamonds 0.30ct, the sapphires 1.0ct, 18cm

14 An 18ct yellow gold diamond and sapphire bracelet with rope twist chain, the diamonds 0.30ct, the sapphires 1.0ct, 18cm

SOLD £440
Salvatore Amico (Spanish), Still Life of Pomegranates with Coffee Pot, oil on board, signed recto, inscribed verso, 33cm x 44cm.

808 Salvatore Amico (Spanish), Still Life of Pomegranates with Coffee Pot, oil on board, signed recto, inscribed verso, 33cm x 44cm.

SOLD £130
Gertrude Demain Hammond (British, 1862-1953), "Calidore and Pastorella",  watercolour, signed, 36cm x 24cm (illustrated centre pages. Note: this work was reproduced as an illustration in Lawrence H. Dawson's "Stories from the Faerie Queene retold from Spenser"  (Harrap, 1909).

834 Gertrude Demain Hammond (British, 1862-1953), "Calidore and Pastorella", watercolour, signed, 36cm x 24cm (illustrated centre pages. Note: this work was reproduced as an illustration in Lawrence H. Dawson's "Stories from the Faerie Queene retold from Spenser" (Harrap, 1909).

£200-250
A pair of famille rose dragon cups,  Guangxu marks and period, each painted with a central band of two five-claw dragons, 4cm h x 5.5cm diameter (2)

660 A pair of famille rose dragon cups, Guangxu marks and period, each painted with a central band of two five-claw dragons, 4cm h x 5.5cm diameter (2)

SOLD £3200
A gentleman's steel cased Seiko chronograph automatic wristwatch with day/date dial and subsidiary seconds dial with a red blue bezel, the case numbered 632121 6139/6040, 38mm case with a Seiko bracelet

421 A gentleman's steel cased Seiko chronograph automatic wristwatch with day/date dial and subsidiary seconds dial with a red blue bezel, the case numbered 632121 6139/6040, 38mm case with a Seiko bracelet

£300-350
An 18ct yellow gold diamond set heart ring, set with brilliant cut diamonds approx. 0.10ct, size K, 2.9 grams

11 An 18ct yellow gold diamond set heart ring, set with brilliant cut diamonds approx. 0.10ct, size K, 2.9 grams

SOLD £252
Edward Gratrex of Birmingham, an 18th Century 8 day striking longcase clock, the 33cm arched dial marked Edward Gratrex Birmingham, with phases of the moon, gilt metal spandrels, silvered chapter ring, Arabic numerals, minute indicator and calendar aperture, contained in an oak case with broken pediment and blind fret work frieze 290cm h x 54cm w x 25cm d, the clock is complete with wooden pendulum, weights and brackets but no key

410 Edward Gratrex of Birmingham, an 18th Century 8 day striking longcase clock, the 33cm arched dial marked Edward Gratrex Birmingham, with phases of the moon, gilt metal spandrels, silvered chapter ring, Arabic numerals, minute indicator and calendar aperture, contained in an oak case with broken pediment and blind fret work frieze 290cm h x 54cm w x 25cm d, the clock is complete with wooden pendulum, weights and brackets but no key

SOLD £300
A gentleman's vintage J W Benson rectangular mechanical wristwatch contained in a 9ct yellow gold case 27mm x 32mm, the case numbered 7922, on a later leather strap

413 A gentleman's vintage J W Benson rectangular mechanical wristwatch contained in a 9ct yellow gold case 27mm x 32mm, the case numbered 7922, on a later leather strap

£400-500
Of railway interest, a Southern Railway green and white enamelled sign "Frequent Electric Trains" 194cm x 181cm

478 Of railway interest, a Southern Railway green and white enamelled sign "Frequent Electric Trains" 194cm x 181cm

£100-200
An Art Deco 9ct yellow gold engine turned rectangular cigarette case stamped The Belvoir with diamond set "ROO" on the cover (lacking 2 diamond chips), 8cm x 6cm, Birmingham 1932, maker B H Britton & Sons 98.3 grams gross

1 An Art Deco 9ct yellow gold engine turned rectangular cigarette case stamped The Belvoir with diamond set "ROO" on the cover (lacking 2 diamond chips), 8cm x 6cm, Birmingham 1932, maker B H Britton & Sons 98.3 grams gross

SOLD £2250
A pair of Georgian style silver candlesticks with waisted stems on weighted scroll bases, having an engraved inscription, Birmingham 1965, 25cm

168 A pair of Georgian style silver candlesticks with waisted stems on weighted scroll bases, having an engraved inscription, Birmingham 1965, 25cm

£300-350