Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction to be held on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th of July 2026
1002 A 19th century mahogany military chest with brass countersunk handles, 2 short and 2 long drawers, raised on later shepherd's casters 109cm h x 99cm w x 50cm d
122 A pair of cufflinks formed from an 1896 and an 1897 South African half pond, the cufflink backs in the form of bullets, gross weight 13.2g
1004 A 19th century Continental inlaid Kingwood commode fitted 6 short drawers, raised on square tapered supports 95cm h x 110cm w x 54cm d
152 An Art Deco silver cocktail shaker, Sheffield 1932 by Mappin & Webb, 449 grams
773 Masonic, a rare Chinese export plate, circa 1770, decorated with a Masonic scene of 3 figures around a cubic stone looking at plans with Masons tools around them, 22.5cm diam. (possibly designed from an engraving by Benjamin Cole)
550 A Hornby Dublo by Jodel 3300 3-Rail LMS Black Beyer Garrett 2-6-0+0-6-2 Steam Locomotive No. 7967. boxed
395 Of Railway interest, a GWR wire driven fusee drop dial wall clock, the 46cm painted dial with Roman numerals, 24 hour clock and metal bezel, the 12cm back plate no. 19722, complete with steel pendulum no. 19722, contained in a mahogany case with plaque marked G.W.R. 593
542 A Hornby Dublo by Peako 3222 3-Rail 4-6-0 BR Black Castle Class Steam Locomotive No. 4088 "Dartmouth Castle", Limited Edition No. 8/25, boxed
18 A 9ct gold cased spirit lighter with striker, 15.9g gross
535 The Grant of Nobility to Baroness Counsellor Margaret Patricia Hornsby-Smith of Chiselhurst in Greater London 1974, contained within a red leather case
115 A pair of 9ct white gold earrings set Ceylon sapphires 5.3g
875 William Adolphus Knell (1805-1875), A Frigate and other Shipping in a rough Sea, 19th century oil on canvas, signed recto, Christie's stencil verso, 49cm x 74cm, within a gilt composition frame. Provenance: Christie's 17th June 1983 lot no.152; Christie's 17th February 1984, lot no.16.
451 A Wilkinson type III Second Pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting dagger, the 17cm blade etched "The F-S Fighting Knife" and "Wilkinson Sword London" Verso, complete with leather scabbard
882 Edward Lear (1812-1888), "A Street Scene in Vevey, Switzerland", watercolour, inscribed and dated 1837, 28cm x 18cm, within a stained wood frame. Provenance: Christie's 8th July 1997, lot no.76.
459 An early 19th century Swiss flintlock musket, the 99cm barrel marked 5719, the lock marked Beuret Freres, Liege, walnut stock, iron mounts and ramrod, brass firing pan
1086 A 19th Century metamorphic library step of 4 steps, in the form of a mahogany bar back chair, raised on turned supports, the seat upholstered in stained leather
1111 A 19th century mahogany apothecaries cabinet, the upper section fitted 23 square cut bottles, the base fitted a drawer with scales, weights, bottles etc, the cabinet with brass countersunk handles 24cm h x 30cm w x 22cm d
881 Joseph Milner Kite (1862-1945), "Cagnes near Nice", oil on canvas-board, signed, titled and dated '08 recto, further titled and dated 1908 verso, 20.5cm x 31.5cm, within a gilt composition frame.
568 A Mettoy giant tinplate clockwork racing car with yellow, red and black lithographic detailing, number 7 to bonnet and tail, moving steering wheel, blue driver with silver helmet (head detached), circa 1950's, 37cm long
971 A large and impressive early 20th Century red, white and blue West-central Persian Bakhtiari carpet depicting a garden of paradise within 70 compartments and 3 row border, 407cm x 345cm
362 John Pinches, a binder of 24 gilt silver proof Churchill Centenary Medals, Trustees Presentation Edition together with associated paperwork
1041 An 18th century Italian yew commode of serpentine outline, fitted 4 long drawers, raised on bracket feet 83cm h x 89cm w x 56 cm d
500 A 19th century bronze figure of a standing Mercury, raised on a turned marble base 34cm
85 A yellow metal possibly high carat brooch of circular shape and spoked decoration, raised to the centre, 3.3cm diam. 12g
4 A 9ct gold arched panel flat link bracelet, formed of 5 rows, 20cm, 34.7g
661 A Swarovski Crystal limited edition figure - Cinderella 2015 12cm, boxed
1001 Attributed to Gillows, a mahogany pedestal architect's desk, circa 1790. The gilt, double-ratcheted, leather-tooled writing surface having rising candle flap and detachable document rest, above a secretaire drawer revealing a green baize writing slide, above six hinged inlaid lettered compartments and two secret compartments. The sides having fitted brass handles and hinged candle sconces, central recess flanked by three drawers to each side, fitted with brass handles, 96cm h x 126cm w x 70cm d. See Gillows of Lancaster and London, Vol. II, by Susan E. Stuart, p. 377, plate GG28, for a near-identical example.
151 A pair of silver candlesticks on square bases with gadrooned decoration London 1967 by The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co., 24cm h, 1225 grams, together with 2 metal sconces
594 A 1920s Houghton-Butcher Ensign 120 Roll Film Reflex Tropical SLR camera, appears to have bespoke modifications
155 A silver Monteith shaped rose bowl, Birmingham 1926 by Elkington's, inscribed "Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society The Ardencaple Trophy For Merit in the Industrial Section", 14cm, 473g
353 An Edward VI fine silver issue sixpence (1551-1553), Southwark Mint S 2483
10 An Elizabeth II 1981 gold sovereign in a pierced 9ct gold mount, gross weight 9.5g
282 Thomas Harper, a gilt metal Masonic Royal Arch jewel, marked Thomas Harper Fleet Street Fecit AD 1797, name erased to the top bar of the Star of David 5cm
7 Chopard, from The Happy Spirit Collection, an 18ct white gold necklace with circular pendant set a diamond, approx 0.10ct, signed Chopard to the front and edge of pendant, also marked to the edge "Happy Spirit" and numbered 79/5431-20, together with original certificate of origin and box, length of chain 42cm, pendant 3.2cm diam., gross weight 28g
27 A gold marked 585 bracelet of multiple panel form (some spare links), 20cm, 50g
276 A 9ct gold and enamelled Masonic past masters jewel - Trigesimus Lodge No. 2693, 36 grams gross
511 Of Railway interest, a Southern Railways green and white enamelled station sign "Guildford" 26cm h x 92cm w
748 An 18th century green glass wine bottle of onion form 14cm
1055 A Georgian Scottish mahogany enclosed wig/wash stand with hinged lid, the interior fitted a mirror to the centre flanked by 2 lidded compartments, the base fitted an arrangement of 2 long and 3 short drawers with commode drawer, raised on scroll supports 92cm h x 91cm w x 50cm d
277 A 18ct gold Masonic past masters jewel - Belgrave Lodge no. 749, 23 grams gross
349 An Edwardian Masonic embossed silver model of a cradle, raised on square and compasses and a level, above perfect ashlar, raised on an oak base, having a presentation plaque "Lebanon Lodge no. 1326, presented to the wife of Brother Arthur Holland by the members of the lodge, to mark the happy event of the birth of a daughter, during his year of Office of Worshipful Master May 1902" 16cm h x 27cm w x 15cm d
396 George Tyler Popeshead Ally London, an 18th century longcase clock, the 30cm gilt dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary second hand, calendar aperture and gilt metal spandrels, marked Geo. Tyler, Popeshead Ally, London, complete with pendulum and weights, contained in a figured walnut case 211cm h
510 Of Railway interest, a Southern Railways green and white enamelled station sign "Falmer" 26cm h x 92cm w
20 A 9ct gold watch chain with T-bar and seal, gross weight, 40cm, 50.4g
376 A gentleman's Elgin keyless pocket watch with enamelled dial, Arabic numerals, the movement signed Elgin Natl. Watch Company USA 8843700, contained in a gold case marked 14K, the case marked Keystone 116g gross
772 Masonic, a Meissen porcelain figure of a standing Mason with apron, scroll and pug by a pillar, the base with crossed sword mark, 334 85, 28cm
69 A gold testing as 14ct ring set a single stone diamond, approx. 0.75ct, size P 1/2, 2.5g
377 A lady's open faced key wind fob watch with gilt dial and Roman numerals, movement no. 13559, contained in an 18ct gold case, 76g gross
294 Thomas Harper, a pierced silver gilt Masonic Royal Arch chapter jewel, London 1819, marked Thomas Harper, Fleet Street Fecit, named T J Nix, the base possibly re-engraved AD 1876, makers mark SW, 5cm
426 A Malby's 9" celestial globe by George Philips & Sons 9", raised on a turned beech base with cartouche "Malby's celestial globe collated from the works of piazzi bradley Hevelius Mayer La Caille & Johnson George Philip & Son Map & Atlas Publishers 31 & 32 Fleet Street London"
567 A Matchbox MG1 service station boxed, in very good condition, together with a Matchbox A1 accessory pack BP garage pumps and signs
94 A gold marked 750 leaf and flower head shaped brooch, set a ruby and pearl, 5cm wide, 7.7g
586 Tolkien J R R, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Revised Edition, Allen & Unwin London 1968, 2nd Ed 3rd Imp, each with unclipped dust cover, all maps present