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Star lots 4th May 2022

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 4th of May 2022

A 19th Century Saracen style metal helmet complete with chain mail, spike to the top 32cm h x 21cm diam.

630 A 19th Century Saracen style metal helmet complete with chain mail, spike to the top 32cm h x 21cm diam.

SOLD £420
A pair of City of London Police/City Marshall silver embroidered epaulettes 16cm x 8cm

617 A pair of City of London Police/City Marshall silver embroidered epaulettes 16cm x 8cm

SOLD £60
A Victorian figured walnut smoker's cabinet in the form of a 2 doored safe, the front marked RD76871, the interior fitted 2 short drawers above 1 long drawer with recess and pipe rack (1 aperture on the pipe rack is f), also fitted a cigar cutter and together with a small associated horn snuff box, the brass escutcheon to the front is marked Secure Lever 32cm h x 31cm w x 34cm d

1021 A Victorian figured walnut smoker's cabinet in the form of a 2 doored safe, the front marked RD76871, the interior fitted 2 short drawers above 1 long drawer with recess and pipe rack (1 aperture on the pipe rack is f), also fitted a cigar cutter and together with a small associated horn snuff box, the brass escutcheon to the front is marked Secure Lever 32cm h x 31cm w x 34cm d

SOLD £130
An 18th Century German Westerwald jug with rib neck and GR monogram amongst stylised flowers 15cm

407 An 18th Century German Westerwald jug with rib neck and GR monogram amongst stylised flowers 15cm

SOLD £140
A set of 7 Regency bar back dining chairs with carved mid rails and over stuffed seats, raised on turned supports comprising 1 carver 85cm h x 54cm w x 44cm (seat 36cm x 32cm) and 6 standard chairs 85cm h x 47cm w x 41cm d (seat 34cm x 30cm),

1011 A set of 7 Regency bar back dining chairs with carved mid rails and over stuffed seats, raised on turned supports comprising 1 carver 85cm h x 54cm w x 44cm (seat 36cm x 32cm) and 6 standard chairs 85cm h x 47cm w x 41cm d (seat 34cm x 30cm),

£150-200
A Victorian silver table centrepiece with vinous stem and rococo base bearing a crest, London 1859, 864 grams, 27cm with a cut glass bowl (a/f)

179 A Victorian silver table centrepiece with vinous stem and rococo base bearing a crest, London 1859, 864 grams, 27cm with a cut glass bowl (a/f)

SOLD £420
19th Century watercolour of an Indian Goddess surrounded by attendants above a landscape with birds and animals with gilt highlights 55cm x 38cm

822 19th Century watercolour of an Indian Goddess surrounded by attendants above a landscape with birds and animals with gilt highlights 55cm x 38cm

SOLD £180
A pair of yellow metal twist mount earrings, each set with a brilliant cut diamond approx. 0.5ct, SI2 colour G/H, 5.1 grams

57 A pair of yellow metal twist mount earrings, each set with a brilliant cut diamond approx. 0.5ct, SI2 colour G/H, 5.1 grams

£1000-1500
A 19th Century Indian watercolour of deities and a mythical beast above a circular panel of figures and animals at pursuits 60cm x 43cm

824 A 19th Century Indian watercolour of deities and a mythical beast above a circular panel of figures and animals at pursuits 60cm x 43cm

SOLD £100
A 19th Century gilt metal club fender, 60cm h x 134cm w x 37cm d (inside 134cm x 61cm)

669 A 19th Century gilt metal club fender, 60cm h x 134cm w x 37cm d (inside 134cm x 61cm)

SOLD £250
A near pair of 18th Century ottoman flintlock long holster pistols, the 35cm circular steel barrels heavily engraved and marked 13 and 14, with steel locks also heavily engraved throughout and trigger guards, both with carved walnut long eared steel clad butts 53cm overall

628 A near pair of 18th Century ottoman flintlock long holster pistols, the 35cm circular steel barrels heavily engraved and marked 13 and 14, with steel locks also heavily engraved throughout and trigger guards, both with carved walnut long eared steel clad butts 53cm overall

SOLD £1450
John Betteridge, a stuffed and mounted pike with line, contained in a bow front case, labelled to the top Pike 13lbs 6 ozs, River Severn, Holt Fleet, December 23rd 1955, labelled to the bottom right Specimen Fish, preserved and mounted John Betteridge & Sons, 55a Crescent, Birmingham  47cm h x 113cm w x 23cm d

551 John Betteridge, a stuffed and mounted pike with line, contained in a bow front case, labelled to the top Pike 13lbs 6 ozs, River Severn, Holt Fleet, December 23rd 1955, labelled to the bottom right Specimen Fish, preserved and mounted John Betteridge & Sons, 55a Crescent, Birmingham 47cm h x 113cm w x 23cm d

SOLD £480
Josef Cassar (1953-), oil on canvas signed, Dutch scape with figures before a windmill, ex Christies stock code on verso 28cm x 37cm

812 Josef Cassar (1953-), oil on canvas signed, Dutch scape with figures before a windmill, ex Christies stock code on verso 28cm x 37cm

SOLD £150
A gentleman's yellow metal double dial Piaget wristwatch with gilt and black dials and an engine turned face in a 35mm case, on a distressed leather bracelet with a yellow metal stamped 750 clasp numbered 612104.317700

20 A gentleman's yellow metal double dial Piaget wristwatch with gilt and black dials and an engine turned face in a 35mm case, on a distressed leather bracelet with a yellow metal stamped 750 clasp numbered 612104.317700

SOLD £2700
A French Naval cutlass with brass grip, the back of the 50cm blade indistinctly marked, together with 1 other

623 A French Naval cutlass with brass grip, the back of the 50cm blade indistinctly marked, together with 1 other

£150-200
A Wilkinson Moorfield Patent Regency mahogany  concertina action extending dining table, the apron carved roundels, raised on 10 turned supports ending in brass caps and casters, the action impressed Wilkinson Moorfields Patent 360 and the cross stretchers marked Wilkinson Moorfields Patent 360 in several places, the 4 leaves are marked 360 to the underside 73cm h x 137cm wide x 114cm l without the leaves x 326cm when fully extended, complete with 10 brass clips

1029 A Wilkinson Moorfield Patent Regency mahogany concertina action extending dining table, the apron carved roundels, raised on 10 turned supports ending in brass caps and casters, the action impressed Wilkinson Moorfields Patent 360 and the cross stretchers marked Wilkinson Moorfields Patent 360 in several places, the 4 leaves are marked 360 to the underside 73cm h x 137cm wide x 114cm l without the leaves x 326cm when fully extended, complete with 10 brass clips

SOLD £2600
A lady's Omega white metal stamped 18k wristwatch with tigers eye dial and 28 brilliant cut diamonds each approx. 0.01ct, contained in a 20mm case, 35.5 grams gross

19 A lady's Omega white metal stamped 18k wristwatch with tigers eye dial and 28 brilliant cut diamonds each approx. 0.01ct, contained in a 20mm case, 35.5 grams gross

SOLD £950
A pair of Italian style gilt and wrought metal furniture/wall embellishments  in the form of twin handled planted urns with swag decoration 166cm h x 62cm w

709 A pair of Italian style gilt and wrought metal furniture/wall embellishments in the form of twin handled planted urns with swag decoration 166cm h x 62cm w

SOLD £300
A rare Holtzapffel & Co wooden jigsaw puzzle "Blind Man's Bluff" 10 x 17

721 A rare Holtzapffel & Co wooden jigsaw puzzle "Blind Man's Bluff" 10 x 17

SOLD £100
A gentleman's 18ct yellow gold Patek Philippe wristwatch contained in an ellipse case 32mm x 25mm 98.4 grams gross including movement together with the original certificate, box, registration card, World Representative leaflet, booklet and outer cardboard box model no. 4179/2

22 A gentleman's 18ct yellow gold Patek Philippe wristwatch contained in an ellipse case 32mm x 25mm 98.4 grams gross including movement together with the original certificate, box, registration card, World Representative leaflet, booklet and outer cardboard box model no. 4179/2

£5000-7000
A Regency rosewood and crossbanded figured walnut drop flap work table with fitted interior and frieze drawer, above a U shaped basket, raised on a chamfered column, circular base and splayed feet ending in brass caps and casters 70cm h x 37cm w x 41cm d

959 A Regency rosewood and crossbanded figured walnut drop flap work table with fitted interior and frieze drawer, above a U shaped basket, raised on a chamfered column, circular base and splayed feet ending in brass caps and casters 70cm h x 37cm w x 41cm d

SOLD £200
A pair of 19th Century "Welsh" Lord Lieutenants silver bullion epaulettes complete with Japanned tin

620 A pair of 19th Century "Welsh" Lord Lieutenants silver bullion epaulettes complete with Japanned tin

SOLD £100
A Georgian copper twin handled tea urn complete with lead slug and glass isolating handles 33cm h x 32cm diam.

584 A Georgian copper twin handled tea urn complete with lead slug and glass isolating handles 33cm h x 32cm diam.

£60-80
A yellow metal stamped 750, Egyptianesque pendant set with an oval cabochon turquoise and turquoise drops, 47.8 grams gross, 55mm x 45mm

5 A yellow metal stamped 750, Egyptianesque pendant set with an oval cabochon turquoise and turquoise drops, 47.8 grams gross, 55mm x 45mm

SOLD £740
A Britannia gold coin set comprising 100 pounds (1989), 50 pounds (1989), 25 pounds (1987) and 10 pounds (1987), 63 grams

76 A Britannia gold coin set comprising 100 pounds (1989), 50 pounds (1989), 25 pounds (1987) and 10 pounds (1987), 63 grams

SOLD £2600
A lady's Piaget 18ct white gold cocktail watch with rhodochrosite dial, diamond 5 minute markers and diamond bezel, contained in a 33mm case, the 36 diamonds approx. 0.02ct each, the back of the case is numbered 9706N39.182368, gross weight 55.6 grams, contained in a Piaget box

16 A lady's Piaget 18ct white gold cocktail watch with rhodochrosite dial, diamond 5 minute markers and diamond bezel, contained in a 33mm case, the 36 diamonds approx. 0.02ct each, the back of the case is numbered 9706N39.182368, gross weight 55.6 grams, contained in a Piaget box

SOLD £2500
A 19th Century Turkish, mahogany and inlaid mother of pearl table, the inlaid top with fabric panel to the centre, the base fitted a drawer with waisted and shaped supports to the centre with H framed stretcher 74cm h x 110cm w x 64cm d, together with a pair of matching chairs with arched backs and upholstered seats raised on square tapered supports 98cm h x 43cm w x 40cm d  (seat 28cm x 28cm)

989 A 19th Century Turkish, mahogany and inlaid mother of pearl table, the inlaid top with fabric panel to the centre, the base fitted a drawer with waisted and shaped supports to the centre with H framed stretcher 74cm h x 110cm w x 64cm d, together with a pair of matching chairs with arched backs and upholstered seats raised on square tapered supports 98cm h x 43cm w x 40cm d (seat 28cm x 28cm)

SOLD £440
A model of the galleon Norskie Love 108cm h  110cm w x 17cm d

599 A model of the galleon Norskie Love 108cm h 110cm w x 17cm d

SOLD £70
A William IV 2 seat sofa upholstered in cream buttoned material raised on turned supports, brass caps and casters 76cm h x 111cm w x 51cm d (seat 89cm x 37cm)

1007 A William IV 2 seat sofa upholstered in cream buttoned material raised on turned supports, brass caps and casters 76cm h x 111cm w x 51cm d (seat 89cm x 37cm)

SOLD £300
A North West Persian brown and green ground silk carpet, the central field having 66 rectangular panels with floral motifs 201cm x 133cm

907 A North West Persian brown and green ground silk carpet, the central field having 66 rectangular panels with floral motifs 201cm x 133cm

SOLD £90
A gentleman's vintage Omega  18ct yellow gold manual calendar wristwatch with blue enamelled dial and cushion shaped 38mm x 30cmm case, having its original mesh bracelet with Omega clasp and winder.  The movement stamped 1002, the case 1313/091, 88.6 grams including the glass

60 A gentleman's vintage Omega 18ct yellow gold manual calendar wristwatch with blue enamelled dial and cushion shaped 38mm x 30cmm case, having its original mesh bracelet with Omega clasp and winder. The movement stamped 1002, the case 1313/091, 88.6 grams including the glass

SOLD £2500
A 31 gram (1 ounce) Credit Suisse fine gold 999.9 ingot, numbered 191085 together with Credit Suisse assay certificate

11 A 31 gram (1 ounce) Credit Suisse fine gold 999.9 ingot, numbered 191085 together with Credit Suisse assay certificate

SOLD £1400
A fully rigged wooden model of the frigate Berlin 1675 83cm x 71cm x 16cm

597 A fully rigged wooden model of the frigate Berlin 1675 83cm x 71cm x 16cm

£80-120
A silver dressing table set comprising quatrefoil tray 34cm, a ditto pin tray 14cm, a trinket box raised on scroll legs 14cm, a circular box and cover 7.5cm, 2 hair brushes, 2 clothes brushes, a shoe horn and comb, all engraved with the monogram RS together with a babies brush 984 grams weighable silver

195 A silver dressing table set comprising quatrefoil tray 34cm, a ditto pin tray 14cm, a trinket box raised on scroll legs 14cm, a circular box and cover 7.5cm, 2 hair brushes, 2 clothes brushes, a shoe horn and comb, all engraved with the monogram RS together with a babies brush 984 grams weighable silver

SOLD £440
A novelty 2 colour 9ct bar brooch in the form of a shotgun 78mm, 6.2 grams (The safety clip is stuck)

68 A novelty 2 colour 9ct bar brooch in the form of a shotgun 78mm, 6.2 grams (The safety clip is stuck)

SOLD £180
A stuffed and mounted Grayling contained in a bow front case and naturalistic setting, labelled Grayling taken by D S Watkins, River Avon, 16th January 1936 1lb 7ozs 27cm h x 47cm w x 12cm d

553 A stuffed and mounted Grayling contained in a bow front case and naturalistic setting, labelled Grayling taken by D S Watkins, River Avon, 16th January 1936 1lb 7ozs 27cm h x 47cm w x 12cm d

SOLD £280
A 1970's yellow metal stamped 750, turquoise and diamond bracelet comprising 115 diamonds graduating between 0.01 and 0.03ct, 31.9 grams gross, 20.5cm

12 A 1970's yellow metal stamped 750, turquoise and diamond bracelet comprising 115 diamonds graduating between 0.01 and 0.03ct, 31.9 grams gross, 20.5cm

SOLD £1050
A Victorian cast silver card case decorated with leaves and flowers with presentation inscription E K Ferrier Knockmaroon Park, 106 grams, London 1877, maker S Mordan & Co.

135 A Victorian cast silver card case decorated with leaves and flowers with presentation inscription E K Ferrier Knockmaroon Park, 106 grams, London 1877, maker S Mordan & Co.

SOLD £300
A white metal stamped 14k emerald and diamond necklace set with 9 pear cut emeralds approx. 6ct and brilliant cut diamonds approx. 3ct, gross weight 35 grams

14 A white metal stamped 14k emerald and diamond necklace set with 9 pear cut emeralds approx. 6ct and brilliant cut diamonds approx. 3ct, gross weight 35 grams

SOLD £1050
A signed black and white photograph of Noel Coward, inscribed "To Reggie from Noel" 28.5cm x 24cm, contained in an Asprey's black leather easel photograph frame with a coronet

697 A signed black and white photograph of Noel Coward, inscribed "To Reggie from Noel" 28.5cm x 24cm, contained in an Asprey's black leather easel photograph frame with a coronet

SOLD £200
A Georgian style mahogany breakfront library bookcase with shaped cornice, fitted cupboards enclosed by astragal glazed panelled doors, the base with well fitted secretaire drawer above 3 long drawers flanked by 4 short drawers above a cupboard raised on a platform base 230cm h x 181cm w x 49cm d

977 A Georgian style mahogany breakfront library bookcase with shaped cornice, fitted cupboards enclosed by astragal glazed panelled doors, the base with well fitted secretaire drawer above 3 long drawers flanked by 4 short drawers above a cupboard raised on a platform base 230cm h x 181cm w x 49cm d

SOLD £150
An 18ct yellow gold engine turned tapered necklace, 51 grams, 42cm

8 An 18ct yellow gold engine turned tapered necklace, 51 grams, 42cm

SOLD £1450
A pair of Victorian cast iron garden urns of campanula form with lobed bodies, raised on square bases, raised on further square bases 111cm h x 44cm diam.

671 A pair of Victorian cast iron garden urns of campanula form with lobed bodies, raised on square bases, raised on further square bases 111cm h x 44cm diam.

SOLD £460
A stuffed and mounted Rudd contained in a bow front glass case marked Rudd, caught by G Rawlins River Ouse, Ely, July 30th 1948, weight 2lbs 11ozs 30cm h x 49cm w x 12cm d

552 A stuffed and mounted Rudd contained in a bow front glass case marked Rudd, caught by G Rawlins River Ouse, Ely, July 30th 1948, weight 2lbs 11ozs 30cm h x 49cm w x 12cm d

SOLD £360
A yellow metal stamped 750, turquoise set open mesh necklace, 56 grams gross, 44cm

1 A yellow metal stamped 750, turquoise set open mesh necklace, 56 grams gross, 44cm

SOLD £1650
A pair of Shahinian Obelisk MK1 speakers in cherry, serial numbers 9313 and 9314

691 A pair of Shahinian Obelisk MK1 speakers in cherry, serial numbers 9313 and 9314

SOLD £550
A Zenza Bronica camera with a Zenzanon MC 1:2.8F=75mm Zenza Bronica 7718804 lens and a Toshiba ES-30 flash unit

712 A Zenza Bronica camera with a Zenzanon MC 1:2.8F=75mm Zenza Bronica 7718804 lens and a Toshiba ES-30 flash unit

SOLD £250
A radio controlled model of a fully rigged thames barge 118cm h x 127cm w x 23m d

598 A radio controlled model of a fully rigged thames barge 118cm h x 127cm w x 23m d

SOLD £70
A City of London Special Constables police helmet complete with helmet plate

578 A City of London Special Constables police helmet complete with helmet plate

SOLD £85
19th Century Indian watercolour of a host of deities above a group of figures with animals and deities at their foot, with border of flowers 62cm x 46cm

823 19th Century Indian watercolour of a host of deities above a group of figures with animals and deities at their foot, with border of flowers 62cm x 46cm

SOLD £100
Barber of London, an 18th Century brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, the 38cm barrel marked London and with Tower proof marks, the steel lock marked Barber, complete with original ram rod and walnut stock 77cm overall

629 Barber of London, an 18th Century brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, the 38cm barrel marked London and with Tower proof marks, the steel lock marked Barber, complete with original ram rod and walnut stock 77cm overall

SOLD £1000
A late 19th Century carved soapstone libation cup with leaf handle 11cm

455 A late 19th Century carved soapstone libation cup with leaf handle 11cm

£200-300
Ranada Charan Ukil 1932, watercolour study of Shakuntala with deer 34cm x 24cm, with Fine Art Society label to the back

815 Ranada Charan Ukil 1932, watercolour study of Shakuntala with deer 34cm x 24cm, with Fine Art Society label to the back

SOLD £100