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Star lots 23rd May 2018

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 23rd of May 2018

Joseph Paulman, oil on canvas signed, rural study with 2 girls at a gate with a shepherd and flock 29cm x 39cm

434 Joseph Paulman, oil on canvas signed, rural study with 2 girls at a gate with a shepherd and flock 29cm x 39cm

SOLD £120
Lalique, a Raisins pattern blue moulded glass tapered vase, circa 1928, pattern no. 1032 engraved R LALIQUE FRANCE 16cm

16 Lalique, a Raisins pattern blue moulded glass tapered vase, circa 1928, pattern no. 1032 engraved R LALIQUE FRANCE 16cm

SOLD £420
An 18th/19th Century mahogany side table of serpentine outline fitted 2 long drawers, raised on cabriole supports 73cm h x 88cm w x 46cm d

924 An 18th/19th Century mahogany side table of serpentine outline fitted 2 long drawers, raised on cabriole supports 73cm h x 88cm w x 46cm d

SOLD £170
An 18ct yellow gold and enamel Royal Engineers sweetheart brooch

615 An 18ct yellow gold and enamel Royal Engineers sweetheart brooch

SOLD £180
Archibald Knox for Liberty a 3 handled pewter butter dish with green glass liner, the base marked English Pewter by Liberty & Co 0162 2 together with an associated spoon 4.5cm h x 12cm diam.

243 Archibald Knox for Liberty a 3 handled pewter butter dish with green glass liner, the base marked English Pewter by Liberty & Co 0162 2 together with an associated spoon 4.5cm h x 12cm diam.

SOLD £150
A Victorian Continental bleached mahogany dressing/writing table, raised super structure of serpentine outline fitted shelves and a recess flanked by 4 long drawers, the base fitted 1 long drawer flanked by 2 short drawers raised on carved cabriole supports 135cm h x 115cm w x 67cm d, the bottom left hand glove drawer with pencil inscription J Moller Hamburg 1853

1005 A Victorian Continental bleached mahogany dressing/writing table, raised super structure of serpentine outline fitted shelves and a recess flanked by 4 long drawers, the base fitted 1 long drawer flanked by 2 short drawers raised on carved cabriole supports 135cm h x 115cm w x 67cm d, the bottom left hand glove drawer with pencil inscription J Moller Hamburg 1853

SOLD £230
Thomas W Field of Aylesbury, a Georgian fusee striking bracket clock with painted dial and Roman numerals, contained in an arched mahogany case with brass grills to the side, the 15cm square brass back plate  marked Thomas Field Aylesbury

838 Thomas W Field of Aylesbury, a Georgian fusee striking bracket clock with painted dial and Roman numerals, contained in an arched mahogany case with brass grills to the side, the 15cm square brass back plate marked Thomas Field Aylesbury

SOLD £860
A 19th Century Meissen figure of a child digging before pots of flowers  on a Rococo base printed and impressed marks 13cm

2 A 19th Century Meissen figure of a child digging before pots of flowers on a Rococo base printed and impressed marks 13cm

SOLD £90
Lalique, a moulded blue Chamois pattern glass baluster vase, circa 1931, etched R LALIQUE FRANCE 12cm h

19 Lalique, a moulded blue Chamois pattern glass baluster vase, circa 1931, etched R LALIQUE FRANCE 12cm h

SOLD £340
Rolex.  A gentleman's 1930's Rolex Prince 9ct yellow gold rectangular wrist watch, the movement marked 72431, the case marked 377. 1343A on a later leather strap and later box.

600 Rolex. A gentleman's 1930's Rolex Prince 9ct yellow gold rectangular wrist watch, the movement marked 72431, the case marked 377. 1343A on a later leather strap and later box.

SOLD £2200
A yellow gold bar brooch set with 3 brilliant cut diamonds and 2 brilliant cut sapphires, the diamonds 0.15, 0.15 and 0.30ct, the sapphires each approx. 0.25ct, 45mm

619 A yellow gold bar brooch set with 3 brilliant cut diamonds and 2 brilliant cut sapphires, the diamonds 0.15, 0.15 and 0.30ct, the sapphires each approx. 0.25ct, 45mm

£200-300
**Michael James Whitehand, oil on canvas, signed, "The Sun Burning Through the Mist as Britannia Leads The Pack Off The Needles" 100cm x 125cm

450 **Michael James Whitehand, oil on canvas, signed, "The Sun Burning Through the Mist as Britannia Leads The Pack Off The Needles" 100cm x 125cm

£800-1200
An 18ct white gold single stone diamond ring approx 0.69ct, colour H/I clarity VS, size M, with EDR certificate

597 An 18ct white gold single stone diamond ring approx 0.69ct, colour H/I clarity VS, size M, with EDR certificate

£1150-1350
A collection of  pressed lead "Cinderella" figures comprising horse and carriage, 20 soldiers, 13 standing gentleman, 14 lady dancers, 11 gentleman dancers, 2 gentleman dance callers, a standing queen, 3 standing lady figures and a figure of a lady with train and attendant (f)

265 A collection of pressed lead "Cinderella" figures comprising horse and carriage, 20 soldiers, 13 standing gentleman, 14 lady dancers, 11 gentleman dancers, 2 gentleman dance callers, a standing queen, 3 standing lady figures and a figure of a lady with train and attendant (f)

SOLD £140
A Queens Westminster Rifle Volunteers Officer's forage cap complete with hackle by W Carter & Co. 56 Pall Mall London, some very light moth, together with 2 ditto swagger sticks marked 16th Battalion The Queen's Westminster Rifles

286 A Queens Westminster Rifle Volunteers Officer's forage cap complete with hackle by W Carter & Co. 56 Pall Mall London, some very light moth, together with 2 ditto swagger sticks marked 16th Battalion The Queen's Westminster Rifles

SOLD £160
An Erhard and Sohne Art Nouveau gilt metal and rosewood rectangular twin handled casket decorated with scrolling flowers and leaves with hinged lid, plush interior, the key in the form of a standing lion stamped E S 6cm x 12cm w x 9cm d

244 An Erhard and Sohne Art Nouveau gilt metal and rosewood rectangular twin handled casket decorated with scrolling flowers and leaves with hinged lid, plush interior, the key in the form of a standing lion stamped E S 6cm x 12cm w x 9cm d

SOLD £400
A 9ct yellow gold Albert with T bar and clasp with 2 colour swivel seal 48.2 grams

606 A 9ct yellow gold Albert with T bar and clasp with 2 colour swivel seal 48.2 grams

£580-680
A pair of George III oval coopered mahogany wine coolers with brass banding and lion mask handles, raised on later associated bases 62cm h x 65cm w x 45cm d

940 A pair of George III oval coopered mahogany wine coolers with brass banding and lion mask handles, raised on later associated bases 62cm h x 65cm w x 45cm d

£1800-2400
LALIQUE A Ceylan pattern opalescent vase decorated with budgerigars the based etched 'R LALIQUE, FRANCE' circa 1924, 23.5cm h

10 LALIQUE A Ceylan pattern opalescent vase decorated with budgerigars the based etched 'R LALIQUE, FRANCE' circa 1924, 23.5cm h

SOLD £2000
An Edwardian silver rounded rectangular tea kettle on stand with burner, ebony mounts and a chased armorial, London 1903, gross 1394 grams

481 An Edwardian silver rounded rectangular tea kettle on stand with burner, ebony mounts and a chased armorial, London 1903, gross 1394 grams

SOLD £530
An Edwardian silver salver with chased decoration, floral and shell border, London 1908, 829 grams

498 An Edwardian silver salver with chased decoration, floral and shell border, London 1908, 829 grams

£320-420
A 19th Century Continental satin birch pedestal sofa table with ebonised stringing, fitted a frieze drawer and raised on an octagonal pillar and triform base 77cm h x 91cm w x 60cm d

959 A 19th Century Continental satin birch pedestal sofa table with ebonised stringing, fitted a frieze drawer and raised on an octagonal pillar and triform base 77cm h x 91cm w x 60cm d

SOLD £280
**Shane Michael Couch, born 1963, oil on canvas, signed, "Adela in Close Quarters with an Adversary off Rocken End, Isle of Wight, 1905" 100cm x 150cm

452 **Shane Michael Couch, born 1963, oil on canvas, signed, "Adela in Close Quarters with an Adversary off Rocken End, Isle of Wight, 1905" 100cm x 150cm

SOLD £700
A 19th Century carved Chinese turquoise group of figures at pursuits 8cm

727 A 19th Century carved Chinese turquoise group of figures at pursuits 8cm

SOLD £250
A platinum yellow sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the centre stone 2.0ct surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds 0.65ct size N 1/2

548 A platinum yellow sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the centre stone 2.0ct surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds 0.65ct size N 1/2

£780-980
A pair of Edwardian silver bowls with pierced geometric decoration on paw feet, London 1909, 19cm, 740 grams

515 A pair of Edwardian silver bowls with pierced geometric decoration on paw feet, London 1909, 19cm, 740 grams

SOLD £280
A collection of 24 Matchbox Series model commercial vehicles, boxed, comprising no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 x 2 (1 unboxed), 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 35, together with a Charbens miniature series no.7 Panhard

250 A collection of 24 Matchbox Series model commercial vehicles, boxed, comprising no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 x 2 (1 unboxed), 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 35, together with a Charbens miniature series no.7 Panhard

SOLD £560
A William IV rosewood card table, raised on a turned column with tripod base, brass caps and casters 74cm h x 91cm w x 45cm d

1002 A William IV rosewood card table, raised on a turned column with tripod base, brass caps and casters 74cm h x 91cm w x 45cm d

SOLD £160
Family medal groups, a pair comprising Queens South Africa medal with Transvaal, Orange Free State, Tugela Heights,  Relief of Lady Smith, Cape Carney  bars and Kings South Africa with South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 bars to 5871 Corporal T Taylor.RL.Innis.Fus. and General Service medal with Palestine 1945-1948, South East Asia 1945-1946 and Palestine bars 1939-1945, Africa, Italy, France and Germany Stars, Defence, War medal and Long Service Good Conduct medal to 1058 572 SPR.C.W.H.Taylor Royal RE

720 Family medal groups, a pair comprising Queens South Africa medal with Transvaal, Orange Free State, Tugela Heights, Relief of Lady Smith, Cape Carney bars and Kings South Africa with South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 bars to 5871 Corporal T Taylor.RL.Innis.Fus. and General Service medal with Palestine 1945-1948, South East Asia 1945-1946 and Palestine bars 1939-1945, Africa, Italy, France and Germany Stars, Defence, War medal and Long Service Good Conduct medal to 1058 572 SPR.C.W.H.Taylor Royal RE

SOLD £380
A pair of William IV rosewood D shaped card tables, raised on square columns with triform bases and splayed feet with brass caps and castors 74cm h x 92cm w x 45cm d

910 A pair of William IV rosewood D shaped card tables, raised on square columns with triform bases and splayed feet with brass caps and castors 74cm h x 92cm w x 45cm d

SOLD £950
An 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the centre stone 0.8ct surrounded by 10 brilliant cut diamonds 1.1ct, size O

541 An 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the centre stone 0.8ct surrounded by 10 brilliant cut diamonds 1.1ct, size O

£950-1150
A pair of Wemyss tapered candlesticks on square bases decorated with roses, painted and impressed marks, 30cm.  Retailed by T Goode & Co

1 A pair of Wemyss tapered candlesticks on square bases decorated with roses, painted and impressed marks, 30cm. Retailed by T Goode & Co

SOLD £180
A pair of 19th Century Biedermeier bar back carver chairs with upholstered seats, raised on sabre supports

989 A pair of 19th Century Biedermeier bar back carver chairs with upholstered seats, raised on sabre supports

SOLD £150
A 16th/17th Century German bronze holy water bucket, the top marked JVST VS-ET-PALMA.FLOREBIT 1551 18cm h x 11cm diam.

298 A 16th/17th Century German bronze holy water bucket, the top marked JVST VS-ET-PALMA.FLOREBIT 1551 18cm h x 11cm diam.

£200-300
A Victorian Continental satin birch commode with reeded columns to the side fitted 4 long drawers raised on a platform base 93cm h x 108cm w x 59cm d

1017 A Victorian Continental satin birch commode with reeded columns to the side fitted 4 long drawers raised on a platform base 93cm h x 108cm w x 59cm d

SOLD £620
James Herbert Snell (1861-1935), oil on canvas signed, Carbis Bay 40cm x 66cm

426 James Herbert Snell (1861-1935), oil on canvas signed, Carbis Bay 40cm x 66cm

SOLD £420
A sets of Britains Soldiers, Regiments of all Nations, no.39 Royal Horse Artillery with Gun and Escort complete with field gun, limber, 1 other officer, a horseman (body missing) and traces, boxed

255 A sets of Britains Soldiers, Regiments of all Nations, no.39 Royal Horse Artillery with Gun and Escort complete with field gun, limber, 1 other officer, a horseman (body missing) and traces, boxed

SOLD £90
A Royal Doulton figure - A Geisha HN387 by C J Noke, 26cm

6 A Royal Doulton figure - A Geisha HN387 by C J Noke, 26cm

SOLD £1550
A Regency blonde tortoiseshell 2 division tea caddy on ball feet 14cm

741 A Regency blonde tortoiseshell 2 division tea caddy on ball feet 14cm

SOLD £250
A French 18th Century fruitwood commode of D form fitted 3 long drawers with brass drop handles, raised on cabriole supports 86cm h x 118cm w x 62cm d

982 A French 18th Century fruitwood commode of D form fitted 3 long drawers with brass drop handles, raised on cabriole supports 86cm h x 118cm w x 62cm d

SOLD £380
A Victorian inlaid rosewood writing table, the raised back with pierced brass gallery fitted 2 shelves and flap over writing surface fitted a pen recess, stamp and inkwell recess, the base fitted 1 long drawer, raised on square tapered supports 117cm h x 59cm w x 43cm d

994 A Victorian inlaid rosewood writing table, the raised back with pierced brass gallery fitted 2 shelves and flap over writing surface fitted a pen recess, stamp and inkwell recess, the base fitted 1 long drawer, raised on square tapered supports 117cm h x 59cm w x 43cm d

SOLD £1200
A Chinese repousse silver circular trinket box decorated with a dragon, maker Cumwo, 122 grams, 8cm

502 A Chinese repousse silver circular trinket box decorated with a dragon, maker Cumwo, 122 grams, 8cm

£140-180
A 9ct yellow gold opal pendant 50mm x 28mm

578 A 9ct yellow gold opal pendant 50mm x 28mm

SOLD £100
A lady's Cartier "Panther" steel cased wristwatch with circular white dial, Roman numerals and sapphire cabochon winder, complete with Cartier repair warranty card, no. 81912039, boxed

626 A lady's Cartier "Panther" steel cased wristwatch with circular white dial, Roman numerals and sapphire cabochon winder, complete with Cartier repair warranty card, no. 81912039, boxed

SOLD £1100
A German First World War Pickelhaube complete with helmet plate (chin strap missing)

287 A German First World War Pickelhaube complete with helmet plate (chin strap missing)

SOLD £150
A pair of Victorian white painted cast iron pricket candlesticks with circular sconces, the body of bulbous reeded form and raised on a square base 103cm h x 28cm diam.

309 A pair of Victorian white painted cast iron pricket candlesticks with circular sconces, the body of bulbous reeded form and raised on a square base 103cm h x 28cm diam.

SOLD £150
A WMF Art Nouveau polished metal twin handled vase decorated classical scenes, the base marked 304, raised on an out swept base, 32cm h x 13cm w x 10cm d

304 A WMF Art Nouveau polished metal twin handled vase decorated classical scenes, the base marked 304, raised on an out swept base, 32cm h x 13cm w x 10cm d

£150-200
**Michael James Whitehand, oil on canvas signed, "Britannia Leading The Fleet to Windward" 100cm x 125cm

451 **Michael James Whitehand, oil on canvas signed, "Britannia Leading The Fleet to Windward" 100cm x 125cm

£800-1200
Thomas Sidney Cooper (1803-1902) RA, oil on canvas, signed and dated '64, study of cattle by a stream 44cm x 61cm

440 Thomas Sidney Cooper (1803-1902) RA, oil on canvas, signed and dated '64, study of cattle by a stream 44cm x 61cm

SOLD £700
A set of Britains Soldiers, Regiments of all Nations, no.28 Royal Artillery Mountain Gunners boxed

256 A set of Britains Soldiers, Regiments of all Nations, no.28 Royal Artillery Mountain Gunners boxed

SOLD £75
A 14ct yellow gold tanzanite and diamond ring, the oval cut centre stone approx. 1.5ct

602 A 14ct yellow gold tanzanite and diamond ring, the oval cut centre stone approx. 1.5ct

£1500-1800
J W Benson, a Victorian French 8 day striking mantel clock with enamelled dial and Roman numerals, contained in a polished gilt metal case

844 J W Benson, a Victorian French 8 day striking mantel clock with enamelled dial and Roman numerals, contained in a polished gilt metal case

SOLD £300
A set of 12 Dutch fruitwood slat back dining chairs with upholstered drop in seats, raised on cabriole supports with X framed stretchers

995 A set of 12 Dutch fruitwood slat back dining chairs with upholstered drop in seats, raised on cabriole supports with X framed stretchers

SOLD £260
Of motoring interest, a vintage Nurburg-Ring enamelled radiator badge, the reverse marked GES.GESCH

283 Of motoring interest, a vintage Nurburg-Ring enamelled radiator badge, the reverse marked GES.GESCH

£80-120
A silver bowl holder with pierced floral decoration on scroll feet Birmingham 1925, 416 grams, 25cm, maker Adie Brothers with blue glass liner

495 A silver bowl holder with pierced floral decoration on scroll feet Birmingham 1925, 416 grams, 25cm, maker Adie Brothers with blue glass liner

£160-190