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Star lots 7th May 2025

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th of May 2025

A gentleman's 9ct yellow gold Omega Deville quartz wristwatch contained in a 9ct, 33 gram case, on a ditto mesh bracelet, 44 grams included the glass

440 A gentleman's 9ct yellow gold Omega Deville quartz wristwatch contained in a 9ct, 33 gram case, on a ditto mesh bracelet, 44 grams included the glass

SOLD £1050
A 17th Century carved oak coffer of panelled construction the interior fitted a glove box with iron lock, original polished steel key and long steel hinges, the front panels carved diamonds 61cm h x 134cm w x 53cm d

1075 A 17th Century carved oak coffer of panelled construction the interior fitted a glove box with iron lock, original polished steel key and long steel hinges, the front panels carved diamonds 61cm h x 134cm w x 53cm d

SOLD £160
Paul Storr, a George III silver tea spoon with shell back bowl London 1818, 36 grams

273 Paul Storr, a George III silver tea spoon with shell back bowl London 1818, 36 grams

£100-150
A 17th century William and Mary oak coffer with hinged lid, the front with four panels carved in low relief with birds amongst tulips, within chequer strung borders, on through stiles, 69cm h x 124cm w x 57cm d

1094 A 17th century William and Mary oak coffer with hinged lid, the front with four panels carved in low relief with birds amongst tulips, within chequer strung borders, on through stiles, 69cm h x 124cm w x 57cm d

SOLD £440
French ski poster, designed by Hella Arno Federation Francais de Ski 12th-13th Fevr 42e Championnats de France de Ski Fondetsaut au Markstein Organises Par Le Comite Original Des Vosges, a lithograph, printed by Bahy Mulhouse 78cm x 58cm

841 French ski poster, designed by Hella Arno Federation Francais de Ski 12th-13th Fevr 42e Championnats de France de Ski Fondetsaut au Markstein Organises Par Le Comite Original Des Vosges, a lithograph, printed by Bahy Mulhouse 78cm x 58cm

SOLD £130
A yellow gold, testing as 14ct, oval diamond cluster ring, the centre stone 2ct, surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds 0.25ct, size I 1/2,  7.4 grams, the centre stone colour G/H, clarity SI1

130 A yellow gold, testing as 14ct, oval diamond cluster ring, the centre stone 2ct, surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds 0.25ct, size I 1/2, 7.4 grams, the centre stone colour G/H, clarity SI1

£2500-3000
Karl Hagenauer, a mid-Century waisted copper jug with wooden handle, the base marked Karl Werkstatten Hagenauer Wien, Made in Austria 18cm x 12cm

531 Karl Hagenauer, a mid-Century waisted copper jug with wooden handle, the base marked Karl Werkstatten Hagenauer Wien, Made in Austria 18cm x 12cm

£100-150
Ansonia, a striking 4 glass clock with 10cm enamelled dial, Roman numerals, visible escapement and gilt twin mercurial pendulum, contained  in an onyx and gilt metal case 35cm h x 20m w x 7cm d

435 Ansonia, a striking 4 glass clock with 10cm enamelled dial, Roman numerals, visible escapement and gilt twin mercurial pendulum, contained in an onyx and gilt metal case 35cm h x 20m w x 7cm d

SOLD £100
Gordon Russell Limited, an extending teak and Laurel? dining table model R.827 72cm h x 84cm w x 136cm l (197cm extended) purchased 29th December 1970

1125 Gordon Russell Limited, an extending teak and Laurel? dining table model R.827 72cm h x 84cm w x 136cm l (197cm extended) purchased 29th December 1970

£200-300
An 18th Century plain bronze mortar 23cm x 28cm together with an associated pestle 21cm

523 An 18th Century plain bronze mortar 23cm x 28cm together with an associated pestle 21cm

SOLD £85
Muzio Clementi & Co, a George III 1806 square piano contained in an inlaid mahogany case complete with original dust board cover, part instructions to left side, raised on turned supports, brass caps and casters and with original pedal, the name board marked Muzio-Clementi and Co. Cheapside London  87cm h x 170cm w x 60cm d Ivory Exemption Certificate HCS25L7Q

1129 Muzio Clementi & Co, a George III 1806 square piano contained in an inlaid mahogany case complete with original dust board cover, part instructions to left side, raised on turned supports, brass caps and casters and with original pedal, the name board marked Muzio-Clementi and Co. Cheapside London 87cm h x 170cm w x 60cm d Ivory Exemption Certificate HCS25L7Q

SOLD £170
An 18ct yellow gold engine turned Locket with inscription gross weight 12.4grams

56 An 18ct yellow gold engine turned Locket with inscription gross weight 12.4grams

SOLD £500
A gentleman's 9ct yellow gold half hunter mechanical pocket watch  contained in a 50mm case, the case numbered 17408, 56.5 grams gross

445 A gentleman's 9ct yellow gold half hunter mechanical pocket watch contained in a 50mm case, the case numbered 17408, 56.5 grams gross

SOLD £660
An 18ct yellow gold 3 stone brilliant cut diamond ring approx. 1.3ct, size P 1/2, 3.8 grams

136 An 18ct yellow gold 3 stone brilliant cut diamond ring approx. 1.3ct, size P 1/2, 3.8 grams

SOLD £800
**Luke Martineau (born 1970), oil on board signed, inscribed verso "On The Piste" 34cm x 34cm with Panter & Hall label to the reverse **Please note - Artists Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot

826 **Luke Martineau (born 1970), oil on board signed, inscribed verso "On The Piste" 34cm x 34cm with Panter & Hall label to the reverse **Please note - Artists Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot

SOLD £260
Royal Airforce Pilots' Handbook of the Cairo-Baghdad Route, pub. H.M. Stationery Office 1929 (third edition). Bound in blue cloth as a wallet book; the volume is an instructional RAF manual of flying between Cairo and Baghdad - complete with 12 colour sectional maps, and in wallet pocket 2 Appendices (each with calculation notes to verso) with a blue flight map by Shell of the Amman to Rutbah pipeline dated 1933

547 Royal Airforce Pilots' Handbook of the Cairo-Baghdad Route, pub. H.M. Stationery Office 1929 (third edition). Bound in blue cloth as a wallet book; the volume is an instructional RAF manual of flying between Cairo and Baghdad - complete with 12 colour sectional maps, and in wallet pocket 2 Appendices (each with calculation notes to verso) with a blue flight map by Shell of the Amman to Rutbah pipeline dated 1933

SOLD £380
A pair of Victorian carved oak turner's chairs with triangular seats and folding arms 86cm h x 62cm w x 52cm d (seats 26cm x 27cm)

1056 A pair of Victorian carved oak turner's chairs with triangular seats and folding arms 86cm h x 62cm w x 52cm d (seats 26cm x 27cm)

SOLD £120
A George V Royal Mail telegraph pole post box 50cm h x 19cm w x 31cm d, complete with 2 keys

526 A George V Royal Mail telegraph pole post box 50cm h x 19cm w x 31cm d, complete with 2 keys

SOLD £820
Three Emergency Issue Hong Kong Government $1 notes overprinted on Chinese 5 yuan banknotes all running in sequence B045651,B045653, B045652.  The notes were issued in 1941 shortly before the surrender of British forces to the Japanese Army. 
The vendor's father Ronald Sleap was based on Hong Kong from 1938 working for AS Watson.  During the war he was a Lieutenant in the 3rd Artillery Battalion of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence force.  Interred by the Japanese in 1941 in Civilian Camp N (a postcard by Mr Sleap from the Internment Camp sold at Spinks for $2200HKD - auction CSS68 lot 615),  later released in 1945 he remained in Hong Kong until 1968.

396 Three Emergency Issue Hong Kong Government $1 notes overprinted on Chinese 5 yuan banknotes all running in sequence B045651,B045653, B045652. The notes were issued in 1941 shortly before the surrender of British forces to the Japanese Army. The vendor's father Ronald Sleap was based on Hong Kong from 1938 working for AS Watson. During the war he was a Lieutenant in the 3rd Artillery Battalion of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence force. Interred by the Japanese in 1941 in Civilian Camp N (a postcard by Mr Sleap from the Internment Camp sold at Spinks for $2200HKD - auction CSS68 lot 615), later released in 1945 he remained in Hong Kong until 1968.

SOLD £3000
Stefan Heiliger for Leolux, a red leather 'Parabolica' easy chair, raised on a brushed aluminium revolving base 78cm x 121cm x 103cm

1145 Stefan Heiliger for Leolux, a red leather 'Parabolica' easy chair, raised on a brushed aluminium revolving base 78cm x 121cm x 103cm

SOLD £360
A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet, gross weight 58 grams

1 A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet, gross weight 58 grams

SOLD £1400
Of Masonic interest, a pair of 19th Century etched glass rummers, decorated square and compasses, columns, working tools, marked RWW WP

682 Of Masonic interest, a pair of 19th Century etched glass rummers, decorated square and compasses, columns, working tools, marked RWW WP

£80-120
A 22ct yellow gold necklace 46cm and a ditto heart shaped pendant decorated a dragon, 38.6 grams

33 A 22ct yellow gold necklace 46cm and a ditto heart shaped pendant decorated a dragon, 38.6 grams

SOLD £2200
In the manner of Ayres, a dappled grey painted rocking horse, raised on a pine cruciform base 90cm h x 107cm w x 38cm d

1092 In the manner of Ayres, a dappled grey painted rocking horse, raised on a pine cruciform base 90cm h x 107cm w x 38cm d

£400-600
A 22ct yellow gold pierced bangle 9.7 grams internal diameter 5cm by 4.5cm

3 A 22ct yellow gold pierced bangle 9.7 grams internal diameter 5cm by 4.5cm

SOLD £540
A Victorian rectangular cast and engraved table snuff box with gilt interior and presentation inscription "Presented to Thomas Burleigh of Guernsey of a mark of esteem for his integrity and sterling work by his friend John Mowlem 1847" Birmingham 1847, maker Yapp and Woodward (John Yapp and John Woodward) 10.5cm, 276 grams

261 A Victorian rectangular cast and engraved table snuff box with gilt interior and presentation inscription "Presented to Thomas Burleigh of Guernsey of a mark of esteem for his integrity and sterling work by his friend John Mowlem 1847" Birmingham 1847, maker Yapp and Woodward (John Yapp and John Woodward) 10.5cm, 276 grams

SOLD £360
A Georgian style library chair upholstered in red material, raised on front carved cabriole supports with ball and claw feet, the back with plain outswept cabriole supports  91cm h x 57cm w x 63cm d (36cm x 36cm)

1097 A Georgian style library chair upholstered in red material, raised on front carved cabriole supports with ball and claw feet, the back with plain outswept cabriole supports 91cm h x 57cm w x 63cm d (36cm x 36cm)

SOLD £90
A 19th Century cedar table top cigar cabinet with moulded cornice, fitted shelves enclosed by panelled doors, raised on bracket feet 52cm h x 46cm w x 25cm d

990 A 19th Century cedar table top cigar cabinet with moulded cornice, fitted shelves enclosed by panelled doors, raised on bracket feet 52cm h x 46cm w x 25cm d

£100-150
A 24ct yellow gold engraved bangle 28.5 grams internal diameter 5cm by 4cm

2 A 24ct yellow gold engraved bangle 28.5 grams internal diameter 5cm by 4cm

SOLD £1750
A gentleman's steel cased Tudor Oyster Prince 34 Rota Self-winding wristwatch contained in a 32mm case numbered 234198/7950 with silver dial and steel batons

449 A gentleman's steel cased Tudor Oyster Prince 34 Rota Self-winding wristwatch contained in a 32mm case numbered 234198/7950 with silver dial and steel batons

SOLD £720
An apple green jade bangle, interior diameter 5cm

149 An apple green jade bangle, interior diameter 5cm

SOLD £270
An 18ct white gold vintage cultured pearl and diamond ring, the diamonds approx. 0.4ct, the cultured pearl 12mm, 9.4 grams, maker Manning, size J

87 An 18ct white gold vintage cultured pearl and diamond ring, the diamonds approx. 0.4ct, the cultured pearl 12mm, 9.4 grams, maker Manning, size J

£500-600
A lady's 18ct yellow gold Omega wristwatch on an open ditto bracelet, 30 grams including the glass

441 A lady's 18ct yellow gold Omega wristwatch on an open ditto bracelet, 30 grams including the glass

SOLD £1160
A 14ct yellow gold flat link bracelet with 3 gold charms, bracelet stamped Manning, 18cm, 30.7 grams

9 A 14ct yellow gold flat link bracelet with 3 gold charms, bracelet stamped Manning, 18cm, 30.7 grams

SOLD £940
A gold 1969 Singapore 150 dollar coin

401 A gold 1969 Singapore 150 dollar coin

SOLD £1450
An 18ct yellow gold single stone brilliant cut diamond ring  2ct, size H 1/2, 3.4 grams, colour E/F, clarity VS1

15 An 18ct yellow gold single stone brilliant cut diamond ring 2ct, size H 1/2, 3.4 grams, colour E/F, clarity VS1

SOLD £5800
Palitoy, a set of ten Pippa Dolls, seven standards (1 x Pippa, 2 x Marie, 2 x Britt, 2 x Princess Pippa), three dancing ( Marie and two broken at the torso Tammies), together with a selection of outfits and 2 beds

553 Palitoy, a set of ten Pippa Dolls, seven standards (1 x Pippa, 2 x Marie, 2 x Britt, 2 x Princess Pippa), three dancing ( Marie and two broken at the torso Tammies), together with a selection of outfits and 2 beds

SOLD £620
A pair of 9ct yellow gold engraved rectangular cufflinks each with a Chinese character 10.6 grams

14 A pair of 9ct yellow gold engraved rectangular cufflinks each with a Chinese character 10.6 grams

£320-360
Jerome, a Mystery Clock with 4cm enabled dial, Arabic numerals, supported by a spelter figure of a standing lady

432 Jerome, a Mystery Clock with 4cm enabled dial, Arabic numerals, supported by a spelter figure of a standing lady

SOLD £60
A 1960's Scandinavian Alsterfors orange glass vase by Per-Olaf Strom 13cm

678 A 1960's Scandinavian Alsterfors orange glass vase by Per-Olaf Strom 13cm

SOLD £60
Adrian Brough (born 1962), a 4 handled pottery urn and cover decorated diving fish 48cm

733 Adrian Brough (born 1962), a 4 handled pottery urn and cover decorated diving fish 48cm

SOLD £200
Cecil Charles Aldin (English 1870-1935) etching of a Highland Terrier no.40/150 signed in pencil 17cm x 12cm

832 Cecil Charles Aldin (English 1870-1935) etching of a Highland Terrier no.40/150 signed in pencil 17cm x 12cm

SOLD £100
A good 19th Century Irish travelling set by James Le Bas comprising 2 silver beakers with gilt interiors, 2 silver fork ends, 2 steel knife blades, a silver dessert spoon, 3 silver handles, a double ended spoon, a cylindrical 3 section condiment set of salt, pepper and mustard with gilt interiors and a steel corkscrew/pick, all with an armorial, contained in a Moroccan leather case, monogrammed, Dublin 1868

294 A good 19th Century Irish travelling set by James Le Bas comprising 2 silver beakers with gilt interiors, 2 silver fork ends, 2 steel knife blades, a silver dessert spoon, 3 silver handles, a double ended spoon, a cylindrical 3 section condiment set of salt, pepper and mustard with gilt interiors and a steel corkscrew/pick, all with an armorial, contained in a Moroccan leather case, monogrammed, Dublin 1868

SOLD £1000
Four Victorian Royal Crown Derby Imari pattern porcelain plates, 2451 18cm

699 Four Victorian Royal Crown Derby Imari pattern porcelain plates, 2451 18cm

£80-100
A gold 1969 Singapore 150 dollar coin

402 A gold 1969 Singapore 150 dollar coin

SOLD £1400
An extensive collection of autographs mainly collected in the 1930's contained in a leather bound folio to include Rudyard Kipling, Don Bradman, Gordon Richards, Malcolm Campbell, Baden Powell, Olave Baden-Powell, Prince Philip of Greece, Field Marshall Montgomery, General De Gaulle, Sir Lawrence Olivier, Stanley Baldwin, Wing Commander F F E Yeo-Thomas, Dr Michael Ramsey (Archbishop of Canterbury), the 1935 South African Cricket Team, Field Marshall Allenby, Norman Birkett, Augustus John, Anthony Eden, Viscount Snowdon, Margaret Scriven and others, together with one other album including a small collection of signed photographs including George Robey as Falstaff and Sonja Fleurie

548 An extensive collection of autographs mainly collected in the 1930's contained in a leather bound folio to include Rudyard Kipling, Don Bradman, Gordon Richards, Malcolm Campbell, Baden Powell, Olave Baden-Powell, Prince Philip of Greece, Field Marshall Montgomery, General De Gaulle, Sir Lawrence Olivier, Stanley Baldwin, Wing Commander F F E Yeo-Thomas, Dr Michael Ramsey (Archbishop of Canterbury), the 1935 South African Cricket Team, Field Marshall Allenby, Norman Birkett, Augustus John, Anthony Eden, Viscount Snowdon, Margaret Scriven and others, together with one other album including a small collection of signed photographs including George Robey as Falstaff and Sonja Fleurie

SOLD £1550
A Victorian inlaid figured walnut display cabinet with ebonised banding and gilt metal mounts, fitted shelves enclosed by a glazed panelled door, 105cm h x 83cm w x 38cm d

1002 A Victorian inlaid figured walnut display cabinet with ebonised banding and gilt metal mounts, fitted shelves enclosed by a glazed panelled door, 105cm h x 83cm w x 38cm d

SOLD £200
A carved jade brooch in the form of a reclining figure with 22ct yellow gold mount 50mm, 16.2 grams gross

145 A carved jade brooch in the form of a reclining figure with 22ct yellow gold mount 50mm, 16.2 grams gross

SOLD £7000
A Georgian oval coopered mahogany cellarette with brass lion mask handles, raised on an associated stand 62cm h x 66cm w x 48cm d

976 A Georgian oval coopered mahogany cellarette with brass lion mask handles, raised on an associated stand 62cm h x 66cm w x 48cm d

£150-200
A letter from Mount Everest Base Camp signed by all members of the British 1936 Everest Expedition dated "1st May 1936" -  together with covering letter from Team leader Hugh Rutledge explaining to the requestee of the signatures that this was the highest point they could offer autographs as above base camp the team is scattered and writing are limited to diary entries alone

550 A letter from Mount Everest Base Camp signed by all members of the British 1936 Everest Expedition dated "1st May 1936" - together with covering letter from Team leader Hugh Rutledge explaining to the requestee of the signatures that this was the highest point they could offer autographs as above base camp the team is scattered and writing are limited to diary entries alone

SOLD £1250
A 22ct yellow gold brilliant cut single stone diamond ring approx. 1.5ct, size K 1/2, 6.4 grams, stamped Manning, colour E/F, clarity VS1

12 A 22ct yellow gold brilliant cut single stone diamond ring approx. 1.5ct, size K 1/2, 6.4 grams, stamped Manning, colour E/F, clarity VS1

SOLD £2500
A 14ct white gold 4 stone diamond ring stamped Manning, 2ct, 4.9 grams, size J 1/2

10 A 14ct white gold 4 stone diamond ring stamped Manning, 2ct, 4.9 grams, size J 1/2

SOLD £1550