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Star lots 20th May 2021

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Thursday 20th of May 2021

VAP Brevete, a Victorian mantel timepiece with 9cm enamelled dial and Roman numerals contained in a gilt metal case in the form of an easel, supported by dragons and having masks to the base, the back plate marked VAP Brevete S.S.D.G, the base marked RD No. 44632 41cm h x 30cm w x 10cm d

1007 VAP Brevete, a Victorian mantel timepiece with 9cm enamelled dial and Roman numerals contained in a gilt metal case in the form of an easel, supported by dragons and having masks to the base, the back plate marked VAP Brevete S.S.D.G, the base marked RD No. 44632 41cm h x 30cm w x 10cm d

SOLD £120
A Gillows style flap over top cantilever dining table with 4 extra leaves (complete with brass clips), raised on 8 reeded supports, brass caps and castors 71cm h x 124cm w x 328cm l when all the leaves are in

1238 A Gillows style flap over top cantilever dining table with 4 extra leaves (complete with brass clips), raised on 8 reeded supports, brass caps and castors 71cm h x 124cm w x 328cm l when all the leaves are in

SOLD £4400
A wooden model of a Devon wagon 20cm h x 60cm l x 21cm w

759 A wooden model of a Devon wagon 20cm h x 60cm l x 21cm w

SOLD £360
A Beswick figure "Huntswoman" style 2 with rocking horse grey body and black gloss jacket, 21cm, modelled by Arthur Greddington

538 A Beswick figure "Huntswoman" style 2 with rocking horse grey body and black gloss jacket, 21cm, modelled by Arthur Greddington

SOLD £110
A 19th/20th Century French 8 day striking carriage clock with enamelled dial and Roman numerals marked Barber & Smith, 36 Cornhill London, EC, contained in a gilt metal case with leather case 12cm h x 9cm w x 8cm d

1010 A 19th/20th Century French 8 day striking carriage clock with enamelled dial and Roman numerals marked Barber & Smith, 36 Cornhill London, EC, contained in a gilt metal case with leather case 12cm h x 9cm w x 8cm d

SOLD £230
Charles Vacher (1818- 1883), watercolour a view of Carrara mountain, Tuscany with with fishing boats and traders in the foreground. Monogrammed and dated 1870 50cm x 101cm, bears label to the reverse Charles Vacher Esq for the Boltons, South Kensington London, The Carrara Mountains from Speggeas No.1

938 Charles Vacher (1818- 1883), watercolour a view of Carrara mountain, Tuscany with with fishing boats and traders in the foreground. Monogrammed and dated 1870 50cm x 101cm, bears label to the reverse Charles Vacher Esq for the Boltons, South Kensington London, The Carrara Mountains from Speggeas No.1

SOLD £300
A 14ct two colour gold bracelet, 204mm x 27mm, 71 grams

12 A 14ct two colour gold bracelet, 204mm x 27mm, 71 grams

SOLD £1350
A Queen Anne style silver 4 piece tea and coffee set Birmingham 1953, gross weight 1660 grams

224 A Queen Anne style silver 4 piece tea and coffee set Birmingham 1953, gross weight 1660 grams

SOLD £760
A brilliant cut single stone diamond ring, approx. 1.75ct, colour H/I, clarity WS1, the 6 baguettes approx. 0.5ct, 6 grams, size P

64 A brilliant cut single stone diamond ring, approx. 1.75ct, colour H/I, clarity WS1, the 6 baguettes approx. 0.5ct, 6 grams, size P

SOLD £3700
A Royal Copenhagen figure of a lady with goats 694, 23cm

519 A Royal Copenhagen figure of a lady with goats 694, 23cm

SOLD £40
A matched set of Victorian silver fiddle pattern cutlery comprising 12 table spoons, 12 dessert spoons, 12 tea spoons, 12 dessert forks, 12 dinner forks, mixed dates London 1843, 46, 66 and later, 3030 grams

367 A matched set of Victorian silver fiddle pattern cutlery comprising 12 table spoons, 12 dessert spoons, 12 tea spoons, 12 dessert forks, 12 dinner forks, mixed dates London 1843, 46, 66 and later, 3030 grams

SOLD £1500
A Clarice Cliff Bizarre pattern pottery vase with geometric designs, base impressed 362 and with rubber stamp mark, 20cm

612 A Clarice Cliff Bizarre pattern pottery vase with geometric designs, base impressed 362 and with rubber stamp mark, 20cm

SOLD £460
S.I.TA.M Clichy, a 1940's French plastic and glass perpetual advertising calendar marked Montagu Lingerie Novelesque de la Lingerie 36cm x 24cm

686 S.I.TA.M Clichy, a 1940's French plastic and glass perpetual advertising calendar marked Montagu Lingerie Novelesque de la Lingerie 36cm x 24cm

SOLD £100
A Regency lozenge shaped crossbanded and inlaid mahogany occasional table, fitted a frieze drawer, raised on a pillar and tripod base 72cm h x 64cm w x 48cm d

1134 A Regency lozenge shaped crossbanded and inlaid mahogany occasional table, fitted a frieze drawer, raised on a pillar and tripod base 72cm h x 64cm w x 48cm d

SOLD £200
A gentleman's 9ct yellow gold bark finish bracelet, 215mm x 15mm w, 72 grams

2 A gentleman's 9ct yellow gold bark finish bracelet, 215mm x 15mm w, 72 grams

SOLD £920
A Victorian woolwork sampler by Barbara Leith with house, motto, alphabet and birds 53cm x 53cm contained in a rosewood finished frame

962 A Victorian woolwork sampler by Barbara Leith with house, motto, alphabet and birds 53cm x 53cm contained in a rosewood finished frame

SOLD £240
Meccano, a miniature copper oil can, the base marked Meccano K, 3cm h x 10cm w x 2cm d, together with a novelty compass contained in turned wooden case 3cm x 3cm

690 Meccano, a miniature copper oil can, the base marked Meccano K, 3cm h x 10cm w x 2cm d, together with a novelty compass contained in turned wooden case 3cm x 3cm

SOLD £40
A lady's Rolex Oyster Perpetual date wristwatch on a bimetallic bracelet, the case stamped 5058428 contained in a 25mm case

1 A lady's Rolex Oyster Perpetual date wristwatch on a bimetallic bracelet, the case stamped 5058428 contained in a 25mm case

SOLD £2000
A 19th/20th Century French 8 day carriage clock, striking on a gong, with circular porcelain dial and Arabic numerals contained in a gilt metal case, complete with key and leather case 13cm h x 9cm w x 8.5cm d

1008 A 19th/20th Century French 8 day carriage clock, striking on a gong, with circular porcelain dial and Arabic numerals contained in a gilt metal case, complete with key and leather case 13cm h x 9cm w x 8.5cm d

£200-300
A Victorian oval shaped bevelled plate mirror contained in a pierced gilt metal Rococo style frame surmounted by a mask 64cm h x 38cm w

1172 A Victorian oval shaped bevelled plate mirror contained in a pierced gilt metal Rococo style frame surmounted by a mask 64cm h x 38cm w

£150-200
A Victorian cylinder musical box playing 12 aires and with 27cm cylinder contained in an inlaid rosewood box, the interior label marked 12 aires and numbered 1693 13cm h x 59cm w x 23cm d

1024 A Victorian cylinder musical box playing 12 aires and with 27cm cylinder contained in an inlaid rosewood box, the interior label marked 12 aires and numbered 1693 13cm h x 59cm w x 23cm d

£500-700
A Regency circular snap top bleached and crossbanded mahogany breakfast table, raised on a turned column and tripod supports ending in brass caps and castors 71cm h x 120cm diam.

1180 A Regency circular snap top bleached and crossbanded mahogany breakfast table, raised on a turned column and tripod supports ending in brass caps and castors 71cm h x 120cm diam.

SOLD £180
A Georgian bow front and crossbanded mahogany chest of 2 short and 3 long drawers, raised on bracket feet 99cm h x 110cm w 54cm d

1145 A Georgian bow front and crossbanded mahogany chest of 2 short and 3 long drawers, raised on bracket feet 99cm h x 110cm w 54cm d

SOLD £220
An Edwardian repousse silver rectangular dressing table tray decorated with flowers, Edinburgh 1900, maker Hamilton and Inches, 28cm, 376 grams

209 An Edwardian repousse silver rectangular dressing table tray decorated with flowers, Edinburgh 1900, maker Hamilton and Inches, 28cm, 376 grams

SOLD £200
Niels Moller for J L Moller Danish, model no. 75, a set of 6 20th Century teak bar back dining chairs with woven paper cord seats, 2 the bases marked J L Moller, 2 marked Danish Furniture Makers and 2 unmarked 74cm h x 48cm w x 42cm d

1070 Niels Moller for J L Moller Danish, model no. 75, a set of 6 20th Century teak bar back dining chairs with woven paper cord seats, 2 the bases marked J L Moller, 2 marked Danish Furniture Makers and 2 unmarked 74cm h x 48cm w x 42cm d

SOLD £1400
A pair of 19th Century cutlasses with 69cm polished blades, one brass grip with broad arrow mark, both with crown

734 A pair of 19th Century cutlasses with 69cm polished blades, one brass grip with broad arrow mark, both with crown

SOLD £150
An 18ct yellow gold citrine dress ring 20mm x 15mm, each shoulder with 3 baguette cut diamonds approx. 0.18ct, size P 1/2, 11.2 grams

8 An 18ct yellow gold citrine dress ring 20mm x 15mm, each shoulder with 3 baguette cut diamonds approx. 0.18ct, size P 1/2, 11.2 grams

SOLD £380
An 18ct white gold Art Deco diamond brooch set with 5 graduated old cut diamonds and rose cut diamonds, approx. 2.5ct. 55mm x 25mm, 12.5 grams

89 An 18ct white gold Art Deco diamond brooch set with 5 graduated old cut diamonds and rose cut diamonds, approx. 2.5ct. 55mm x 25mm, 12.5 grams

£1650-1950
A 9ct yellow gold oval cut quartz dress ring, size S, 12 grams

13 A 9ct yellow gold oval cut quartz dress ring, size S, 12 grams

SOLD £130
A pair of 1930's Art Deco gilt metal and amber glass D shaped wall lights 12cm x 39cm x 18cm

673 A pair of 1930's Art Deco gilt metal and amber glass D shaped wall lights 12cm x 39cm x 18cm

SOLD £220
A 20th Century Dresden cup and cover decorated with panels of instruments with mask handles 38cm

501 A 20th Century Dresden cup and cover decorated with panels of instruments with mask handles 38cm

SOLD £120
A Victorian mahogany club/country house letter box with raised back, the front marked Letter Box 27cm h x 23cm w x 5cm d

1080 A Victorian mahogany club/country house letter box with raised back, the front marked Letter Box 27cm h x 23cm w x 5cm d

SOLD £380
A Victorian silver mounted cut glass spirit decanter with locking stopper, London 1899, 19cm

353 A Victorian silver mounted cut glass spirit decanter with locking stopper, London 1899, 19cm

SOLD £120
After Augustus Poitevin, a spelter table lamp of a standing cavalier with glass lightshade, the base marked Tetronde 118cm h x 24cm diam. to the base

785 After Augustus Poitevin, a spelter table lamp of a standing cavalier with glass lightshade, the base marked Tetronde 118cm h x 24cm diam. to the base

SOLD £190
A Distinguished Flying medal group of 5 medals to 1264568 Flight Sergeant A F Lacey RAF comprising George VI issue Distinguished Flying medal, 39-45 Star, Defence and War medal together with South African Air Force Observers or Air Gunners log book to 156 Squadron with dates from August 1943 to June 1945

443 A Distinguished Flying medal group of 5 medals to 1264568 Flight Sergeant A F Lacey RAF comprising George VI issue Distinguished Flying medal, 39-45 Star, Defence and War medal together with South African Air Force Observers or Air Gunners log book to 156 Squadron with dates from August 1943 to June 1945

SOLD £2800
A 19th/20th Century French 8 day carriage clock, striking on a gong contained in a gilt metal and enamelled case, the 6cm circular enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the side panels decorated enamelled portraits of ladies and gentleman, raised on a gilt stepped base, 5cm h x 12cm w x 9cm d

1014 A 19th/20th Century French 8 day carriage clock, striking on a gong contained in a gilt metal and enamelled case, the 6cm circular enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the side panels decorated enamelled portraits of ladies and gentleman, raised on a gilt stepped base, 5cm h x 12cm w x 9cm d

SOLD £1250
An Edwardian silver 3 piece tea set raised on splayed feet, Birmingham 1907, gross weight 1095 grams

211 An Edwardian silver 3 piece tea set raised on splayed feet, Birmingham 1907, gross weight 1095 grams

SOLD £520
A Victorian fusee skeleton clock in the form of a cathedral front with 14cm silvered dial and Roman numerals, raised on an oval marble case complete with pendulum and key, the pierced gilt metal clock measures 38cm h x 7cm w x 23cm d, complete with glass dome (some minor chips to base commensurate with age and wear) overall measurement including dome and base 59cm h x 33cm w x 18cm d

1013 A Victorian fusee skeleton clock in the form of a cathedral front with 14cm silvered dial and Roman numerals, raised on an oval marble case complete with pendulum and key, the pierced gilt metal clock measures 38cm h x 7cm w x 23cm d, complete with glass dome (some minor chips to base commensurate with age and wear) overall measurement including dome and base 59cm h x 33cm w x 18cm d

SOLD £440
A William IV carved mahogany show frame sofa (that converts to a bed), the raised carved back with floral decoration, having pierced arms and raised on bun feet, complete with 2 matching bolsters (recently re-upholstered in gold and orange sculpted material) 100cm h x 197cm w  x 61cm d (inside seat 61cm d x 144cm w excluding bolsters)

1161 A William IV carved mahogany show frame sofa (that converts to a bed), the raised carved back with floral decoration, having pierced arms and raised on bun feet, complete with 2 matching bolsters (recently re-upholstered in gold and orange sculpted material) 100cm h x 197cm w x 61cm d (inside seat 61cm d x 144cm w excluding bolsters)

SOLD £300
A Chinese yellow gold carved jade, diamond and sapphire Art Deco cocktail ring, size K 1/2, 5.2 grams, size K 1/2

187 A Chinese yellow gold carved jade, diamond and sapphire Art Deco cocktail ring, size K 1/2, 5.2 grams, size K 1/2

SOLD £340
An enamelled advertising sign - Selo Films, Selochrome film 25cm x 19cm

775 An enamelled advertising sign - Selo Films, Selochrome film 25cm x 19cm

SOLD £160
A 17th/18th Century carved oak coffer of panelled construction, interior fitted a candle box and with lock, having arcaded decoration to the front 59cm h x 99cm w x 41cm d

1171 A 17th/18th Century carved oak coffer of panelled construction, interior fitted a candle box and with lock, having arcaded decoration to the front 59cm h x 99cm w x 41cm d

SOLD £220
A Victorian oak and brass dinner gong, raised on a turned stand with bobbin turned decoration 94cm h x 63cm w x 26cm d

1117 A Victorian oak and brass dinner gong, raised on a turned stand with bobbin turned decoration 94cm h x 63cm w x 26cm d

SOLD £95
Dudley & Co of Holloway Road London, an Art Deco light oak 20 drawer drapers cabinet with glazed panels to the front 198cm h x 86cm w x 51cm d (both sides are unpolished)

1126 Dudley & Co of Holloway Road London, an Art Deco light oak 20 drawer drapers cabinet with glazed panels to the front 198cm h x 86cm w x 51cm d (both sides are unpolished)

SOLD £440
A pair of 1930's chrome and glass platform scales marked DS together with 5 Avery weights - 2kg, 1kg, 500g, 200g and 100g

656 A pair of 1930's chrome and glass platform scales marked DS together with 5 Avery weights - 2kg, 1kg, 500g, 200g and 100g

£100-150
Four 14ct yellow gold engraved bangles, 35 grams

53 Four 14ct yellow gold engraved bangles, 35 grams

SOLD £660
A Victorian inlaid amboyna library table with brown inset writing surface with satinwood stringing, fitted 2 drawers, raised on square tapered supports, brass caps and ceramic castors 77cm h x 122cm w x 85cm d

1179 A Victorian inlaid amboyna library table with brown inset writing surface with satinwood stringing, fitted 2 drawers, raised on square tapered supports, brass caps and ceramic castors 77cm h x 122cm w x 85cm d

SOLD £560
A wooden model of a Devon flatbed wagon 17cm h x 67cm l x 22cm w

776 A wooden model of a Devon flatbed wagon 17cm h x 67cm l x 22cm w

SOLD £190
An Art Nouveau Liberty style panelled oak settle with raised back 124cm h x 123cm w x 52cm d

1157 An Art Nouveau Liberty style panelled oak settle with raised back 124cm h x 123cm w x 52cm d

SOLD £2500
An RAF brass "scramble" bell from the R.A.F Poling radar base in West Sussex, stamped A.M 1939. together with a photo of WAAF Avis and a mahogany display cabinet. This bell was situated by the sleeping quarters of the base and was used extensively on the 18th of August 1940 known as "the hardest day" in the Battle of Britain. On the day the Luftwaffe attempted to destroy the Polling radar station with a large formation or Stuka (Junkers Ju 87) dive bombers. As remembered by Poling W.A.A.F Avis Parson "During this time it was put to great use. Oh how I hated it at times. I would be in a deep sleep, having been on duty all night, but it would keep ringing until everyone was in the shelter".  Parsons would receive the Military Medal for her actions on that night.  Provenance - taken from the Poling base upon demolition in 1956 by David Balaam, gifted to Bill Weatherly MM for W.A.A.F Avis Parsons in 1999 then gifted to RAF Princess Marina house by Parsons

839 An RAF brass "scramble" bell from the R.A.F Poling radar base in West Sussex, stamped A.M 1939. together with a photo of WAAF Avis and a mahogany display cabinet. This bell was situated by the sleeping quarters of the base and was used extensively on the 18th of August 1940 known as "the hardest day" in the Battle of Britain. On the day the Luftwaffe attempted to destroy the Polling radar station with a large formation or Stuka (Junkers Ju 87) dive bombers. As remembered by Poling W.A.A.F Avis Parson "During this time it was put to great use. Oh how I hated it at times. I would be in a deep sleep, having been on duty all night, but it would keep ringing until everyone was in the shelter". Parsons would receive the Military Medal for her actions on that night. Provenance - taken from the Poling base upon demolition in 1956 by David Balaam, gifted to Bill Weatherly MM for W.A.A.F Avis Parsons in 1999 then gifted to RAF Princess Marina house by Parsons

SOLD £3500
A Regency inlaid rosewood sofa table fitted 2 frieze drawers, raised on lyre supports with turned stretcher ending in brass caps and castors 73cm h x 69cm w 101cm when closed x 157cm when open

1160 A Regency inlaid rosewood sofa table fitted 2 frieze drawers, raised on lyre supports with turned stretcher ending in brass caps and castors 73cm h x 69cm w 101cm when closed x 157cm when open

SOLD £1400
An Edwardian repousse silver dome top stationery box with scrolls and flowers having a vacant cartouche, maker William Comyns, 31cm

219 An Edwardian repousse silver dome top stationery box with scrolls and flowers having a vacant cartouche, maker William Comyns, 31cm

SOLD £220
A Victorian carved walnut show frame sofa upholstered in green floral patterned material raised on turned and reeded supports 88cm h x 158cm w x (interior 121cm x 52cm)

1182 A Victorian carved walnut show frame sofa upholstered in green floral patterned material raised on turned and reeded supports 88cm h x 158cm w x (interior 121cm x 52cm)

SOLD £180
A 9ct fancy link necklace, 47 grams, 80cm

27 A 9ct fancy link necklace, 47 grams, 80cm

SOLD £560
An early 19th century (circa 1830) Naval Officers flintlock pistol. The brass octagonal barrel measuring 7.5 inches and approx 18 bore with walnut stock. Signed SHARPE on the lock plates with the breeches signed LONDON and stamped with Birmingham proof mark and view mark. The tang and lock plate with engraved leaf motif, the brass trigger guard engraved sunburst motif. The brass butt plate also engraved. Complete with steel ramrod.

744 An early 19th century (circa 1830) Naval Officers flintlock pistol. The brass octagonal barrel measuring 7.5 inches and approx 18 bore with walnut stock. Signed SHARPE on the lock plates with the breeches signed LONDON and stamped with Birmingham proof mark and view mark. The tang and lock plate with engraved leaf motif, the brass trigger guard engraved sunburst motif. The brass butt plate also engraved. Complete with steel ramrod.

SOLD £580
A Selo enamelled advertising sign - The Power Behind The Lens, Selo Films Developing & Printing 26cm h x 18cm w

777 A Selo enamelled advertising sign - The Power Behind The Lens, Selo Films Developing & Printing 26cm h x 18cm w

SOLD £90
A Chinese republic figure of a standing lady raised on a rocky base with numerous impressed character marks to the base 42cm

623 A Chinese republic figure of a standing lady raised on a rocky base with numerous impressed character marks to the base 42cm

SOLD £100
A Lladro baluster vase decorated with scrolling flowers with flared neck 48cm

523 A Lladro baluster vase decorated with scrolling flowers with flared neck 48cm

£80-120
A pair of modern Dresden porcelain figures of seated deer before floral encrusted trees, raised on rocky bases 15cm

504 A pair of modern Dresden porcelain figures of seated deer before floral encrusted trees, raised on rocky bases 15cm

SOLD £50
A set of 10 Regency mahogany bar back dining chairs with carved and turned mid rails and overstuffed seats, raised on sabre supports, comprising 2 carvers and 8 standard chairs, the bases impressed A8838, carvers 85cm h x 46cm w x 50cm d (inside chair measurement 45cm w x 44cmd), standard chair 83cm h x 37cm w x 43cm d   (inside 42cm w x 38cm d)

1237 A set of 10 Regency mahogany bar back dining chairs with carved and turned mid rails and overstuffed seats, raised on sabre supports, comprising 2 carvers and 8 standard chairs, the bases impressed A8838, carvers 85cm h x 46cm w x 50cm d (inside chair measurement 45cm w x 44cmd), standard chair 83cm h x 37cm w x 43cm d (inside 42cm w x 38cm d)

SOLD £640
A Georgian style winged armchair upholstered in brown leather, raised on cabriole ball and claw supports 111cm h x 82cm w x 70cm d,(inside seat measurement 47cm w x 57cm d)

1240 A Georgian style winged armchair upholstered in brown leather, raised on cabriole ball and claw supports 111cm h x 82cm w x 70cm d,(inside seat measurement 47cm w x 57cm d)

SOLD £400
A Victorian oak settle (made up), the raised back heavily carved throughout with portrait decoration, the base formed from a carved oak coffer 150cm h x 120cm w x 50cm d (inside seat measurement 99cm w x 45cm d)

1216 A Victorian oak settle (made up), the raised back heavily carved throughout with portrait decoration, the base formed from a carved oak coffer 150cm h x 120cm w x 50cm d (inside seat measurement 99cm w x 45cm d)

SOLD £720
A Regency bleached inlaid mahogany drop flap pedestal work table fitted 2 short drawers above a deep basket, raised on a U shaped support with chamfered base on a tripod base 72cm h x 45cm w x 34cm when closed by 68cm when open

1153 A Regency bleached inlaid mahogany drop flap pedestal work table fitted 2 short drawers above a deep basket, raised on a U shaped support with chamfered base on a tripod base 72cm h x 45cm w x 34cm when closed by 68cm when open

SOLD £180
A pair of 19th Century iron signalling canons with 32cm unmarked barrels, 32cm x 12cm, the bore is 2cm

733 A pair of 19th Century iron signalling canons with 32cm unmarked barrels, 32cm x 12cm, the bore is 2cm

SOLD £130
** Edward Hersey 1984, impressionist oil on canvas, "Country Refelections" rural study of a river with swans and grazing cattle, church in distance 39cm x 60cm  PLEASE NOTE - Works by the artist are subject to Artists Resale Rights

912 ** Edward Hersey 1984, impressionist oil on canvas, "Country Refelections" rural study of a river with swans and grazing cattle, church in distance 39cm x 60cm PLEASE NOTE - Works by the artist are subject to Artists Resale Rights

£3800-4400