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Star lots 23rd March 2023

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Thursday 23rd of March 2023

A Chinese square carved and pierced hardwood jardiniere stand inset a pink veined marble top 42cm h x 35cm w x 35cm d

957 A Chinese square carved and pierced hardwood jardiniere stand inset a pink veined marble top 42cm h x 35cm w x 35cm d

SOLD £150
A yellow metal 3 stone diamond crossover ring approx 0.5ct, 3.5 grams, size M

76 A yellow metal 3 stone diamond crossover ring approx 0.5ct, 3.5 grams, size M

£300-400
A white, blue and brown Persian silk rug with mihrab to the centre within a multi row border 153cm x 95cm

905 A white, blue and brown Persian silk rug with mihrab to the centre within a multi row border 153cm x 95cm

SOLD £170
A 19th Century square Chinese pierced hardwood jardiniere stand with white veined marble top, raised on outswept supports 50cm h x 47cm w x 47cm d

1011 A 19th Century square Chinese pierced hardwood jardiniere stand with white veined marble top, raised on outswept supports 50cm h x 47cm w x 47cm d

SOLD £500
A 9ct two colour gold necklace 31 grams, 42cm

9 A 9ct two colour gold necklace 31 grams, 42cm

SOLD £520
A 19th Century Cantonese oviform vase decorated with panels of figures in pavilion interiors and panels of birds on a ground of flowers 36cm

505 A 19th Century Cantonese oviform vase decorated with panels of figures in pavilion interiors and panels of birds on a ground of flowers 36cm

SOLD £90
A gentleman's 18ct yellow gold Omega Automatic Chronometer wristwatch with date aperture, the reverse numbered 60225276 contained in a 32mm case with original Omega gilt clasp and leather strap

235 A gentleman's 18ct yellow gold Omega Automatic Chronometer wristwatch with date aperture, the reverse numbered 60225276 contained in a 32mm case with original Omega gilt clasp and leather strap

SOLD £1300
A Victorian style circular pierced cast iron and mahogany pub table, decorated figures of Britannia 72cm h x 60cm diam.

979 A Victorian style circular pierced cast iron and mahogany pub table, decorated figures of Britannia 72cm h x 60cm diam.

SOLD £100
Thorne Raven Corvus, a carved limewood figure "Mithras Slaying the Cosmic Bull", the base marked Thorne Raven Corvus 26 X1 2006 48cm h x 48cm w x 21cm d

560 Thorne Raven Corvus, a carved limewood figure "Mithras Slaying the Cosmic Bull", the base marked Thorne Raven Corvus 26 X1 2006 48cm h x 48cm w x 21cm d

SOLD £200
A Chinese hardstone model of a plant contained in a hexagonal cloisonne enamelled base 48cm h x 21cm d

579 A Chinese hardstone model of a plant contained in a hexagonal cloisonne enamelled base 48cm h x 21cm d

SOLD £380
A Troika coffin vase, circa 1975, with stylised motifs decorated by Sue Lowe, in cream and green on a blue ground, 16.5cm

456 A Troika coffin vase, circa 1975, with stylised motifs decorated by Sue Lowe, in cream and green on a blue ground, 16.5cm

SOLD £150
An Edwardian mahogany wedge shaped confectionary or cigar cabinet fitted shelves enclosed by bevelled plate panelled door 56cm h x 49cm w x 26cm

999 An Edwardian mahogany wedge shaped confectionary or cigar cabinet fitted shelves enclosed by bevelled plate panelled door 56cm h x 49cm w x 26cm

SOLD £130
A 19th Century military camphor chest with brass countersunk handles, fitted 2 short and 3 long drawers, in 2 sections, 110cm h x 110cm w x 52cm d

1065 A 19th Century military camphor chest with brass countersunk handles, fitted 2 short and 3 long drawers, in 2 sections, 110cm h x 110cm w x 52cm d

SOLD £360
Japy Freres, a French 8 day striking mantel clock with enamelled dial contained in an inlaid mahogany balloon shaped case, back plated marked Japy Freres 1422 7 7, complete with pendulum and key 31cm h x 18cm w x 12cm d

883 Japy Freres, a French 8 day striking mantel clock with enamelled dial contained in an inlaid mahogany balloon shaped case, back plated marked Japy Freres 1422 7 7, complete with pendulum and key 31cm h x 18cm w x 12cm d

SOLD £160
A silver pierced tazza decorated with scrolls, flowers and grapes, Sheffield 1928, 28cm, 540 grams

192 A silver pierced tazza decorated with scrolls, flowers and grapes, Sheffield 1928, 28cm, 540 grams

SOLD £180
A pair of Georgian design cast silver candlesticks and sconces, Sheffield 1968, maker James Dixon and Sons 24cm

187 A pair of Georgian design cast silver candlesticks and sconces, Sheffield 1968, maker James Dixon and Sons 24cm

SOLD £270
A bronze figure of a Buddha seated beneath Naga (a 7 headed dragon), raised on an oval base 38cm h x 18cm w x 17cm d

562 A bronze figure of a Buddha seated beneath Naga (a 7 headed dragon), raised on an oval base 38cm h x 18cm w x 17cm d

SOLD £130
A 14ct opal and diamond drop pendant, the 23 brilliant cut diamonds approx. 0.6ct, the pear cut opal 2.25ct, 15mm x 8mm, the pendant 3cm, on a 14ct yellow gold chain 44cm, 5.8 grams

80 A 14ct opal and diamond drop pendant, the 23 brilliant cut diamonds approx. 0.6ct, the pear cut opal 2.25ct, 15mm x 8mm, the pendant 3cm, on a 14ct yellow gold chain 44cm, 5.8 grams

£500-700
An Edwardian silver tray with Chippendale rim on scroll feet Sheffield 1906, 1660 grams

223 An Edwardian silver tray with Chippendale rim on scroll feet Sheffield 1906, 1660 grams

SOLD £740
A Georgian mahogany chest of serpentine outline, gadrooned decoration and canted corners, fitted 4 drawers with brass swan neck drop handles and lion masks, raised on bracket feet 107cm h x 109cm w x 56cm d

1075 A Georgian mahogany chest of serpentine outline, gadrooned decoration and canted corners, fitted 4 drawers with brass swan neck drop handles and lion masks, raised on bracket feet 107cm h x 109cm w x 56cm d

SOLD £720
A Victorian Staffordshire figure of Little Red Riding Hood with a wolf at her feet, raised on an oval base 37cm h

430 A Victorian Staffordshire figure of Little Red Riding Hood with a wolf at her feet, raised on an oval base 37cm h

£150-200
J Walker of Newcastle, an 18th Century 8 day striking longcase clock, the 33cm brass dial with phases of the moon, subsidiary second hand, calendar hand, striking on 8 later gongs, in an inlaid mahogany case with gilt finials above an inlaid oak and mahogany trunk 238cm h, the back board with notes for oiling, cleaning and restoration, complete with pendulum, 3 weights and key

851 J Walker of Newcastle, an 18th Century 8 day striking longcase clock, the 33cm brass dial with phases of the moon, subsidiary second hand, calendar hand, striking on 8 later gongs, in an inlaid mahogany case with gilt finials above an inlaid oak and mahogany trunk 238cm h, the back board with notes for oiling, cleaning and restoration, complete with pendulum, 3 weights and key

SOLD £320
David Hockney (born 1937), poster for The Australian National Gallery Canberra, Opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, October 12th 1982, entitled "A Diver" 79cm x 133cm

819 David Hockney (born 1937), poster for The Australian National Gallery Canberra, Opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, October 12th 1982, entitled "A Diver" 79cm x 133cm

SOLD £680
A 75cl bottle of 1982 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild Pauillac red wine

677 A 75cl bottle of 1982 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild Pauillac red wine

SOLD £920
A Queen Anne oyster veneered bible box with hinged lid, raised on a later associated walnut stand with cup and cover supports, X framed stretcher 85cm h x 66cm w x 51cm d

1115 A Queen Anne oyster veneered bible box with hinged lid, raised on a later associated walnut stand with cup and cover supports, X framed stretcher 85cm h x 66cm w x 51cm d

SOLD £360
A matched canteen of William IV and Victorian fiddle and thread pattern cutlery with armorial, 6 table spoons London 1847 and 1851, 9 dessert spoons London 1834, 1851 and 1897, 6 dinner forks London 1851, 1854, 9 dessert forks London 1860, 1863 and 1897, a ladle, butter knife, 3 tea spoons, all rubbed marks, 2342 grams

194 A matched canteen of William IV and Victorian fiddle and thread pattern cutlery with armorial, 6 table spoons London 1847 and 1851, 9 dessert spoons London 1834, 1851 and 1897, 6 dinner forks London 1851, 1854, 9 dessert forks London 1860, 1863 and 1897, a ladle, butter knife, 3 tea spoons, all rubbed marks, 2342 grams

SOLD £900
Edward Goldsworthy of Exeter, an 18th Century 8 day striking longcase clock, the 31cm arched silvered dial decorated a sailing ship and fort, with Roman numerals, minute indicator and calendar aperture, contained in a mahogany case 221cm h x 45cm w x 24cm d, complete with pendulum, key and weights, the interior with tabard explaining restoration of clock in the late 1970's

878 Edward Goldsworthy of Exeter, an 18th Century 8 day striking longcase clock, the 31cm arched silvered dial decorated a sailing ship and fort, with Roman numerals, minute indicator and calendar aperture, contained in a mahogany case 221cm h x 45cm w x 24cm d, complete with pendulum, key and weights, the interior with tabard explaining restoration of clock in the late 1970's

SOLD £200
A 19th Century Cantonese punch bowl the interior decorated with panels of figures and pursuits and panels of birds amongst flowers, the exterior similarly decorated  37cm

517 A 19th Century Cantonese punch bowl the interior decorated with panels of figures and pursuits and panels of birds amongst flowers, the exterior similarly decorated 37cm

SOLD £320
A Georgian mahogany bow front chest of 4 long drawers, raised on splayed bracket feet 102cm h x 90cm w x 56cm d

958 A Georgian mahogany bow front chest of 4 long drawers, raised on splayed bracket feet 102cm h x 90cm w x 56cm d

SOLD £180
A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet 20cm, 20 grams

30 A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet 20cm, 20 grams

SOLD £340
A yellow metal 750 single stone diamond ring, approx. 0.93ct, 2.8 grams, size M, with WGI certificate

64 A yellow metal 750 single stone diamond ring, approx. 0.93ct, 2.8 grams, size M, with WGI certificate

£1000-1400
A Victorian rosewood graduated 4 tier corner what-not, the back with pierced gallery, raised on spiral turned supports 130cm h x 59cm w x 40cm d

1005 A Victorian rosewood graduated 4 tier corner what-not, the back with pierced gallery, raised on spiral turned supports 130cm h x 59cm w x 40cm d

SOLD £90
An 18th/19th Century oak chest of 4 long drawers with steel locks and brass swan neck drop handles, raised on bracket feet 76cm h x 78cm w x 43cm d

982 An 18th/19th Century oak chest of 4 long drawers with steel locks and brass swan neck drop handles, raised on bracket feet 76cm h x 78cm w x 43cm d

SOLD £260
John Fletcher of Barnsley, an 18th Century 8 day striking longcase clock with 31cm silvered dial with Roman numerals, minute indicator and gilt spandrels to the corners, contained in an oak case complete with pendulum and key 215cm h x 48cm w x 26cm d

862 John Fletcher of Barnsley, an 18th Century 8 day striking longcase clock with 31cm silvered dial with Roman numerals, minute indicator and gilt spandrels to the corners, contained in an oak case complete with pendulum and key 215cm h x 48cm w x 26cm d

£150-250
A 19th Century Georgian style shaped mahogany card table, the baise interior with counter wells and candle stands the corner, raised on cabriole supports 73cm h x 87cm w x 43cm d

931 A 19th Century Georgian style shaped mahogany card table, the baise interior with counter wells and candle stands the corner, raised on cabriole supports 73cm h x 87cm w x 43cm d

SOLD £160
A silver christening mug with repousse acanthus decoration, London 1926, 8.5cm, 112 grams, by the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co., in a fitted shaped box

186 A silver christening mug with repousse acanthus decoration, London 1926, 8.5cm, 112 grams, by the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co., in a fitted shaped box

SOLD £160
Cecil Rochfort D'oyly-John (1906-1993) oil on canvas signed, label on verso "Cannes" French Riviera 24cm x 34cm

820 Cecil Rochfort D'oyly-John (1906-1993) oil on canvas signed, label on verso "Cannes" French Riviera 24cm x 34cm

SOLD £760
A pair of George II silver candlesticks with waisted stems London 1749 and 1750, 23cm, 1322 grams

189 A pair of George II silver candlesticks with waisted stems London 1749 and 1750, 23cm, 1322 grams

SOLD £1450
A bottle of 1995 Dom Perignon champagne, boxed

602 A bottle of 1995 Dom Perignon champagne, boxed

SOLD £150
A Regency octagonal crossbanded rosewood work table fitted 2 drawers with deep basket raised on square tapered supports with X framed stretcher 78cm h x 48cm w x 32cm d

1022 A Regency octagonal crossbanded rosewood work table fitted 2 drawers with deep basket raised on square tapered supports with X framed stretcher 78cm h x 48cm w x 32cm d

SOLD £90
An Empire musical mantel clock striking on 2 bells with silk suspension, in the form of a classical pedestal, the 9cm enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, the base fitted a musical box playing The Blue Danube, with figure of lady depicting music to the side 37cm x 28cm x 11cm

858 An Empire musical mantel clock striking on 2 bells with silk suspension, in the form of a classical pedestal, the 9cm enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, the base fitted a musical box playing The Blue Danube, with figure of lady depicting music to the side 37cm x 28cm x 11cm

SOLD £680
Louis Block (1879-1909) watercolour signed, still life study of books, label on verso Royal Institute of Painters and Watercolours, title "Read and Re-Read and Loved and Loved Again Ruskin" 32cm x 49cm

802 Louis Block (1879-1909) watercolour signed, still life study of books, label on verso Royal Institute of Painters and Watercolours, title "Read and Re-Read and Loved and Loved Again Ruskin" 32cm x 49cm

SOLD £1500
A Georgian mahogany secretaire chest on chest with moulded and dentil cornice, the upper section fitted 2 short and 3 long drawers, the base fitted a secretaire drawer above 2 long drawers with original swan neck drop handles, 200cm h x 112cm w x 53cm d

1061 A Georgian mahogany secretaire chest on chest with moulded and dentil cornice, the upper section fitted 2 short and 3 long drawers, the base fitted a secretaire drawer above 2 long drawers with original swan neck drop handles, 200cm h x 112cm w x 53cm d

SOLD £340
A bronze figure of Hotei, standing, 44cm h x 18cm w x 13cm d

568 A bronze figure of Hotei, standing, 44cm h x 18cm w x 13cm d

£150-200
A William IV Victorian inlaid brass and rosewood writing slope, the fitted upper section incorporating an inkwell (inkwell missing), the fall inlaid a brass seated lion 15cm h x 36cm w x 29cm d

1069 A William IV Victorian inlaid brass and rosewood writing slope, the fitted upper section incorporating an inkwell (inkwell missing), the fall inlaid a brass seated lion 15cm h x 36cm w x 29cm d

SOLD £180
A gentleman's vintage (circa 1970) steel cased Breitling Automatic calendar chronograph wristwatch, the  dial marked Breitling Navitimer Automatic, reference no. 1806, the black dial with luminous baton markers and 2 silvered dials for 30 minute and 12 hour registers with date aperture and 6 o'clock, the reverse numbered 1448329, contained in a 47mm case on a steel bracelet with deployment clasp

78 A gentleman's vintage (circa 1970) steel cased Breitling Automatic calendar chronograph wristwatch, the dial marked Breitling Navitimer Automatic, reference no. 1806, the black dial with luminous baton markers and 2 silvered dials for 30 minute and 12 hour registers with date aperture and 6 o'clock, the reverse numbered 1448329, contained in a 47mm case on a steel bracelet with deployment clasp

SOLD £1650
A yellow metal stamped 18ct, 7 stone diamond cluster ring, approx. 1.5ct, 4.7 grams, size N 1/2

228 A yellow metal stamped 18ct, 7 stone diamond cluster ring, approx. 1.5ct, 4.7 grams, size N 1/2

SOLD £1500
A yellow metal 3 stone diamond bar brooch with 3 mine cut stones, approx. 1.2ct, 45mm, 3 grams

236 A yellow metal 3 stone diamond bar brooch with 3 mine cut stones, approx. 1.2ct, 45mm, 3 grams

SOLD £640
A Kangxi style fluted tea bowl and saucer decorated with panels of figures and flowers, the base with rabbit mark

494 A Kangxi style fluted tea bowl and saucer decorated with panels of figures and flowers, the base with rabbit mark

SOLD £500
A 16th century and later Century Spanish Gothic carved fruitwood coffer with iron hinged lid and shaped iron lock plate and locking bar. The front panel of carved arcaded tracery in the manner of a Triforium, raised on replacement sleigh supports 54cm h x 144cm w x 43cm d

1024 A 16th century and later Century Spanish Gothic carved fruitwood coffer with iron hinged lid and shaped iron lock plate and locking bar. The front panel of carved arcaded tracery in the manner of a Triforium, raised on replacement sleigh supports 54cm h x 144cm w x 43cm d

£800-1200
A pair of 19th Century polished steel fire tongs together with a matching shovel and a spiral turned polished steel poker

552 A pair of 19th Century polished steel fire tongs together with a matching shovel and a spiral turned polished steel poker

SOLD £100
A pair of Chinese blue and white barrel garden seats decorated with birds, bats and flowers 46cm

511 A pair of Chinese blue and white barrel garden seats decorated with birds, bats and flowers 46cm

SOLD £920
A Clarice Cliff green and pink glazed wall pocket decorated a pixie beneath 2 toadstools no.865, 18cm

417 A Clarice Cliff green and pink glazed wall pocket decorated a pixie beneath 2 toadstools no.865, 18cm

£80-120
A gentleman's steel cased IWC Schaffhausen Pilot Spitfire chronograph automatic watch with black dial, having 3 subsidiary dials, day date aperture with centre seconds sweep hand, contained in a 42mm case, the reverse numbered 5914713 with leather strap and IWC steel clasp

79 A gentleman's steel cased IWC Schaffhausen Pilot Spitfire chronograph automatic watch with black dial, having 3 subsidiary dials, day date aperture with centre seconds sweep hand, contained in a 42mm case, the reverse numbered 5914713 with leather strap and IWC steel clasp

SOLD £2500
A proof sovereign 1979

13 A proof sovereign 1979

SOLD £360