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Star lots 15th May 2024

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 15th of May 2024

Edwin Hayes (British 1820-1904), oil on board, ships in a squall off a small pier, signed lower left Edwin Hayes RHA, 49cm h x 74cm w contained in a gilt frame

710 Edwin Hayes (British 1820-1904), oil on board, ships in a squall off a small pier, signed lower left Edwin Hayes RHA, 49cm h x 74cm w contained in a gilt frame

SOLD £1350
An Ismic pottery vase of waisted form the base with signature 35cm

346 An Ismic pottery vase of waisted form the base with signature 35cm

£100-150
A Victorian figured walnut and ebonised credenza, the centre enclosed by a panelled door flanked by cupboards enclosed by arched glazed panelled doors, having gilt metal embellishments and floral porcelain panels 97cm h x 148cm w x 39cm d

853 A Victorian figured walnut and ebonised credenza, the centre enclosed by a panelled door flanked by cupboards enclosed by arched glazed panelled doors, having gilt metal embellishments and floral porcelain panels 97cm h x 148cm w x 39cm d

SOLD £180
A pair of yellow metal earrings set pearls, marked 14K, gross weight 10.3g

104 A pair of yellow metal earrings set pearls, marked 14K, gross weight 10.3g

SOLD £220
W Graham Cockermouth, an 19th Century 8 day striking longcase clock, the 34cm arched floral painted dial with Roman numerals, calendar aperture, contained in an inlaid oak case complete with weights and pendulum 220cm h

751 W Graham Cockermouth, an 19th Century 8 day striking longcase clock, the 34cm arched floral painted dial with Roman numerals, calendar aperture, contained in an inlaid oak case complete with weights and pendulum 220cm h

£200-300
A yellow metal gate bracelet set 2 Victorian half sovereigns 1897 and 2 George V half sovereigns 1909 and 1914, 38.4 grams

78 A yellow metal gate bracelet set 2 Victorian half sovereigns 1897 and 2 George V half sovereigns 1909 and 1914, 38.4 grams

SOLD £1100
A treadle operated dentist's drill 108cm h x 43cm w x 25cm d

463 A treadle operated dentist's drill 108cm h x 43cm w x 25cm d

SOLD £50
Of Indian Mutiny interest, Wilkinson Pall Mall, a Victorian Infantry Officer's sword, the etched blade with armorial and marked J H W, complete with leather scabbard,  a leather and gilt bullion sword belt, a small quantity of bullion, formerly used and owned by Captain Henry Worsley 1834 - 1864, , together with East India Company Grant of Commission dated 1855, 1 other dated 1857, various letter and correspondence and a watercolour portrait of Captain Worsley in uniform standing beside a table, contained in a maple frame 55cm x 49cm

516 Of Indian Mutiny interest, Wilkinson Pall Mall, a Victorian Infantry Officer's sword, the etched blade with armorial and marked J H W, complete with leather scabbard, a leather and gilt bullion sword belt, a small quantity of bullion, formerly used and owned by Captain Henry Worsley 1834 - 1864, , together with East India Company Grant of Commission dated 1855, 1 other dated 1857, various letter and correspondence and a watercolour portrait of Captain Worsley in uniform standing beside a table, contained in a maple frame 55cm x 49cm

SOLD £2000
A gentleman's steel cased Rolex Oyster perpetual datejust wrist watch contained in 35mm case with original bracelet, complete with original box, outer box, shop tag, Rolex tag, 2 spare links, guarantee dated 1983, 1984 pocket calendar and 4 booklets.  The paperwork numbered 7569066

173 A gentleman's steel cased Rolex Oyster perpetual datejust wrist watch contained in 35mm case with original bracelet, complete with original box, outer box, shop tag, Rolex tag, 2 spare links, guarantee dated 1983, 1984 pocket calendar and 4 booklets. The paperwork numbered 7569066

£4000-5000
A limited edition 1994 Replica bear of a 1908 teddy bear, limited edition no. 2085/7000, gold button and label to ear in white mohair, with growl box, approx. 47cm h, seated, unboxed

577 A limited edition 1994 Replica bear of a 1908 teddy bear, limited edition no. 2085/7000, gold button and label to ear in white mohair, with growl box, approx. 47cm h, seated, unboxed

£60-80
A Clarice Cliff crocus pattern 3 bar toast rack 7cm

322 A Clarice Cliff crocus pattern 3 bar toast rack 7cm

SOLD £100
Guinness, a plastic and metal framed double sided hanging sign marked Arthur Guinness 91cm h x 70cm diam.

455 Guinness, a plastic and metal framed double sided hanging sign marked Arthur Guinness 91cm h x 70cm diam.

SOLD £90
A set of 3 18/19th Century Windsor elm and beech stick and bar back carver chairs with saddle seats, raised on cabriole supports with H framed stretcher 104cm h x 47cm w x 56cm d (seats 25cm x 32cm)

940 A set of 3 18/19th Century Windsor elm and beech stick and bar back carver chairs with saddle seats, raised on cabriole supports with H framed stretcher 104cm h x 47cm w x 56cm d (seats 25cm x 32cm)

SOLD £700
A 1979 Isle of Man 22ct gold coin

178 A 1979 Isle of Man 22ct gold coin

SOLD £1700
A Chinese famille vert porcelain bowl decorated birds, the reverse with 6 character mark 44cm

382 A Chinese famille vert porcelain bowl decorated birds, the reverse with 6 character mark 44cm

£150-200
A 2002 Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee sovereign set comprising sovereign, two pound coin and half sovereign, cased no.1904

179 A 2002 Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee sovereign set comprising sovereign, two pound coin and half sovereign, cased no.1904

SOLD £1350
A 67 piece Royal Albert Moonlight Rose pattern dinner/tea service comprising oval meat plate, 12 dinner plates, 6 side plates, 6 tea plates, 12 pudding bowls, oval bowl, sauce boat and stand, teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl, 6 tea cups, 6 saucers, 6 coffee cups, 6 saucers,

393 A 67 piece Royal Albert Moonlight Rose pattern dinner/tea service comprising oval meat plate, 12 dinner plates, 6 side plates, 6 tea plates, 12 pudding bowls, oval bowl, sauce boat and stand, teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl, 6 tea cups, 6 saucers, 6 coffee cups, 6 saucers,

SOLD £940
After Auguste Cace, a 20th Century bronze figure of a standing boy with pheasant and hare, "L'enfant Chasseur", raised on a naturalistic base, with signature mark to bottom right hand corner 55cm h x 17cm w x 13cm d

557 After Auguste Cace, a 20th Century bronze figure of a standing boy with pheasant and hare, "L'enfant Chasseur", raised on a naturalistic base, with signature mark to bottom right hand corner 55cm h x 17cm w x 13cm d

£150-200
Alfred Augustus Glendening (British 1840-1921), a pair of oil paintings on canvas, mountainous scenes with animals and lakes in the foreground, one signed lower left, 54.5cm h x 39cm w, framed

701 Alfred Augustus Glendening (British 1840-1921), a pair of oil paintings on canvas, mountainous scenes with animals and lakes in the foreground, one signed lower left, 54.5cm h x 39cm w, framed

SOLD £1500
A 19th Century Austrian porcelain plate decorated classical figures the reverse marked Airo and Venus, 48 82 24cm

338 A 19th Century Austrian porcelain plate decorated classical figures the reverse marked Airo and Venus, 48 82 24cm

SOLD £400
An American 1897 5 dollar coin set in a yellow metal pendant mount with sapphires, gross weight 20.8 grams

98 An American 1897 5 dollar coin set in a yellow metal pendant mount with sapphires, gross weight 20.8 grams

SOLD £640
An 18ct yellow gold dress ring set an oval sapphire supported by 2 diamonds, gross weight 3.2g, size R

93 An 18ct yellow gold dress ring set an oval sapphire supported by 2 diamonds, gross weight 3.2g, size R

SOLD £540
The Recorder Supply and Manufacture Company Ltd. 157-159 Burough High Street, a National Clocking In Clock, the 23cm dial marked National Clocking in Clock, contained in an oak case,  complete with pendulum and key, 109cm h x 38cm w x 28cm d

762 The Recorder Supply and Manufacture Company Ltd. 157-159 Burough High Street, a National Clocking In Clock, the 23cm dial marked National Clocking in Clock, contained in an oak case, complete with pendulum and key, 109cm h x 38cm w x 28cm d

£150-200
A 19th Century French 8 day mantel clock with 8cm enamelled dial, Roman numerals, contained in a gilt metal case surmounted by a figure of a gentleman standing on a drum, with pendulum but no key  51cm h x 25cm w x 13cm d

771 A 19th Century French 8 day mantel clock with 8cm enamelled dial, Roman numerals, contained in a gilt metal case surmounted by a figure of a gentleman standing on a drum, with pendulum but no key 51cm h x 25cm w x 13cm d

SOLD £75
A large and impressive Victorian paper-mache tray with bracketed border decorated flowers  61cm x 80cm

967 A large and impressive Victorian paper-mache tray with bracketed border decorated flowers 61cm x 80cm

SOLD £360
A collection of 50 BDV Cigarette silks -  League Colour Series of Footballers and Rugby Players

566 A collection of 50 BDV Cigarette silks - League Colour Series of Footballers and Rugby Players

£200-300
A George VI limed oak Coronation chair, the base marked B North & son, West Wycombe, Coronation 87cm h x 49cm w x 37cm d

971 A George VI limed oak Coronation chair, the base marked B North & son, West Wycombe, Coronation 87cm h x 49cm w x 37cm d

SOLD £340
Action Man by Palitoy - a talking Action Man Commander 1968 figure, catalogue no. 340009 complete with cap, outfit, dog tags, revolver, belt and holster, boxed with instructions

570 Action Man by Palitoy - a talking Action Man Commander 1968 figure, catalogue no. 340009 complete with cap, outfit, dog tags, revolver, belt and holster, boxed with instructions

SOLD £100
A Georgian mahogany carved hall chair with oval shaped back and seat, raised on turned and fluted supports 89cm h x 42cm w x 36cm d (seat 26cm x 21cm)

843 A Georgian mahogany carved hall chair with oval shaped back and seat, raised on turned and fluted supports 89cm h x 42cm w x 36cm d (seat 26cm x 21cm)

£80-120
J H Steward, 406, 66 Strand, 54 Cornhill London, a Victorian mercury stick barometer and thermometer with porcelain dial and indicators, contained in a carved oak case 107cm h x 22cm

776 J H Steward, 406, 66 Strand, 54 Cornhill London, a Victorian mercury stick barometer and thermometer with porcelain dial and indicators, contained in a carved oak case 107cm h x 22cm

SOLD £90
Maple & Co, an Edwardian inlaid and crossbanded mahogany writing table with green inset writing surface, fitted 1 long and 6 short drawers, raised on square shaped supports 74cm h x 122cm w x 57cm d

866 Maple & Co, an Edwardian inlaid and crossbanded mahogany writing table with green inset writing surface, fitted 1 long and 6 short drawers, raised on square shaped supports 74cm h x 122cm w x 57cm d

SOLD £180
A 17th/18th Century coffer of carved panelled construction with original ring rings, the interior fitted a candle box with metal lock front 58cm h x 90cm w x 48cm d

864 A 17th/18th Century coffer of carved panelled construction with original ring rings, the interior fitted a candle box with metal lock front 58cm h x 90cm w x 48cm d

SOLD £135
A George VI limed oak Coronation chair, the base marked B North & Son, West Wycombe, Coronation 87cm h x 49cm w x 37cm d

972 A George VI limed oak Coronation chair, the base marked B North & Son, West Wycombe, Coronation 87cm h x 49cm w x 37cm d

SOLD £460
Joseph Somalvico & Co., a large and impressive Victorian mercury barometer and thermometer, the 25cm dial marked Joseph Somalvico & Co, 16 Charles St, Hatton Garden, London, contained in a heavily carved oak case with griffins, lidded urn finials, 141cm h x 43cm w x 10cm d

750 Joseph Somalvico & Co., a large and impressive Victorian mercury barometer and thermometer, the 25cm dial marked Joseph Somalvico & Co, 16 Charles St, Hatton Garden, London, contained in a heavily carved oak case with griffins, lidded urn finials, 141cm h x 43cm w x 10cm d

SOLD £110
A bottle of James Bond 50th Anniversary Bollinger Champagne, limited edition of 30,000, produced in 2002, the box in the form of a firearm silencer,  containing a bottle of Bollinger La Grande Annee 2002

555 A bottle of James Bond 50th Anniversary Bollinger Champagne, limited edition of 30,000, produced in 2002, the box in the form of a firearm silencer, containing a bottle of Bollinger La Grande Annee 2002

SOLD £120
An Edwardian rectangular mahogany twin section book trough, raised on standard end supports with brass casters 75cm h x 55cm w x 21cm d

927 An Edwardian rectangular mahogany twin section book trough, raised on standard end supports with brass casters 75cm h x 55cm w x 21cm d

SOLD £85
A 9ct yellow gold belcher link chain 67cm, 55.1 grams

82 A 9ct yellow gold belcher link chain 67cm, 55.1 grams

SOLD £980
** Michael Rothenstein RA (British 1908-1993), lithograph in colour, "The Angry Cockerel", lino cut, signed lower right, no. 3 of 30, 49cm h x 73cm w ** Please Note - Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot

734 ** Michael Rothenstein RA (British 1908-1993), lithograph in colour, "The Angry Cockerel", lino cut, signed lower right, no. 3 of 30, 49cm h x 73cm w ** Please Note - Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot

SOLD £380
Asprey, An Art Nouveau engine turned silver triple photograph frame desk set incorporating pens and pen rest, London 1936 by Asprey 22cm x 39cm x 7cm, together with associated dip pens London 1936

2 Asprey, An Art Nouveau engine turned silver triple photograph frame desk set incorporating pens and pen rest, London 1936 by Asprey 22cm x 39cm x 7cm, together with associated dip pens London 1936

SOLD £520
A Victorian carved light oak monks bench with hinged lid 79cm h x 106cm w x 49cm d

859 A Victorian carved light oak monks bench with hinged lid 79cm h x 106cm w x 49cm d

SOLD £160
** Peter Howson (Scottish 1958), conte on paper,  "HVO" depicting a male soldier holding a rifle, signed lower left, 45.5cm h x 30cm w, framed,  Flowers East Gallery label on verso (Gallery No. 19724) ** Please Note - Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot

725 ** Peter Howson (Scottish 1958), conte on paper, "HVO" depicting a male soldier holding a rifle, signed lower left, 45.5cm h x 30cm w, framed, Flowers East Gallery label on verso (Gallery No. 19724) ** Please Note - Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot

SOLD £400
Samual Marty, a 19th Century French 8 day mantel clock with enamelled dial, Arabic numerals, marked EX Benetfink & Co London, contained in a gilt ormolu case with floral porcelain plaque depicting a female figure of education with horseman and cart to the centre 37cm h x 41cm w x 11cm d

752 Samual Marty, a 19th Century French 8 day mantel clock with enamelled dial, Arabic numerals, marked EX Benetfink & Co London, contained in a gilt ormolu case with floral porcelain plaque depicting a female figure of education with horseman and cart to the centre 37cm h x 41cm w x 11cm d

SOLD £110
Nunney John, (English 1897-1966),  a colour poster (lithograph in colours) "Your Help Will Bring Victory", a Second World War propaganda, depicting African workers unloading a cargo ship 50cm w x 75cm h

740 Nunney John, (English 1897-1966), a colour poster (lithograph in colours) "Your Help Will Bring Victory", a Second World War propaganda, depicting African workers unloading a cargo ship 50cm w x 75cm h

SOLD £200
A white metal square dress ring set diamonds, the centre diamond approx. 0.4ct, the surrounding diamonds total 1.2ct, colour all G/H, clarity SI2, size O, gross weight 5.9 grams

105 A white metal square dress ring set diamonds, the centre diamond approx. 0.4ct, the surrounding diamonds total 1.2ct, colour all G/H, clarity SI2, size O, gross weight 5.9 grams

SOLD £1250
An oval silver 4 piece tea service comprising teapot, hot water jug, twin handled cream jug and sugar bowl, Birmingham 1966, gross weight 1712 grams

4 An oval silver 4 piece tea service comprising teapot, hot water jug, twin handled cream jug and sugar bowl, Birmingham 1966, gross weight 1712 grams

SOLD £800
A 19th Century silver plated and mahogany lemon squeezer with ceramic tile to the base 33cm x 15cm

470 A 19th Century silver plated and mahogany lemon squeezer with ceramic tile to the base 33cm x 15cm

SOLD £100
A yellow metal, stamped 14k curb link bracelet hung a 9ct gold charm, 3 yellow metal charms marked 14k and 7 other charms, gross weight 102.1 grams

97 A yellow metal, stamped 14k curb link bracelet hung a 9ct gold charm, 3 yellow metal charms marked 14k and 7 other charms, gross weight 102.1 grams

SOLD £1700
A 1974 Krugerrand

177 A 1974 Krugerrand

SOLD £1600
An impressive engraved silver cup and cover with floral and warrior decoration, London 1928, 1292 grams, maker Richard Comyns

1 An impressive engraved silver cup and cover with floral and warrior decoration, London 1928, 1292 grams, maker Richard Comyns

SOLD £840
Omega, a gentleman's rectangular wristwatch, the dial with Roman numerals marked Omega, 17 jewel 625 movement, contained in a yellow metal case marked 10K G.F.B.A, the case including strap 15 grams, complete with case

108 Omega, a gentleman's rectangular wristwatch, the dial with Roman numerals marked Omega, 17 jewel 625 movement, contained in a yellow metal case marked 10K G.F.B.A, the case including strap 15 grams, complete with case

SOLD £240
A pair of 19th Century Chinese famille vert porcelain club shaped vases of panelled decoration, decorated animals, 44cm

386 A pair of 19th Century Chinese famille vert porcelain club shaped vases of panelled decoration, decorated animals, 44cm

SOLD £1550
A 9ct gold curb link charm bracelet hung a Elizabeth II 1965 sovereign and 12 other charms, gross weight 47.5 grams

79 A 9ct gold curb link charm bracelet hung a Elizabeth II 1965 sovereign and 12 other charms, gross weight 47.5 grams

SOLD £1100
A Victorian oval Loo table, raised on a turned column and tripod base 136cm w x 101cm d

914 A Victorian oval Loo table, raised on a turned column and tripod base 136cm w x 101cm d

£50-75