Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th of May 2025
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
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
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
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
273 Paul Storr, a George III silver tea spoon with shell back bowl London 1818, 36 grams
£100-150
273 Paul Storr, a George III silver tea spoon with shell back bowl London 1818, 36 grams
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
523 An 18th Century plain bronze mortar 23cm x 28cm together with an associated pestle 21cm
SOLD £85
523 An 18th Century plain bronze mortar 23cm x 28cm together with an associated pestle 21cm
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
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
56 An 18ct yellow gold engine turned Locket with inscription gross weight 12.4grams
SOLD £500
56 An 18ct yellow gold engine turned Locket with inscription gross weight 12.4grams
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
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
136 An 18ct yellow gold 3 stone brilliant cut diamond ring approx. 1.3ct, size P 1/2, 3.8 grams
SOLD £800
136 An 18ct yellow gold 3 stone brilliant cut diamond ring approx. 1.3ct, size P 1/2, 3.8 grams
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
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
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
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
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
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)
526 A George V Royal Mail telegraph pole post box 50cm h x 19cm w x 31cm d, complete with 2 keys
SOLD £820
526 A George V Royal Mail telegraph pole post box 50cm h x 19cm w x 31cm d, complete with 2 keys
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
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.
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
1145 Stefan Heiliger for Leolux, a red leather 'Parabolica' easy chair, raised on a brushed aluminium revolving base 78cm x 121cm x 103cm
682 Of Masonic interest, a pair of 19th Century etched glass rummers, decorated square and compasses, columns, working tools, marked RWW WP
£80-120
682 Of Masonic interest, a pair of 19th Century etched glass rummers, decorated square and compasses, columns, working tools, marked RWW WP
33 A 22ct yellow gold necklace 46cm and a ditto heart shaped pendant decorated a dragon, 38.6 grams
SOLD £2200
33 A 22ct yellow gold necklace 46cm and a ditto heart shaped pendant decorated a dragon, 38.6 grams
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
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
3 A 22ct yellow gold pierced bangle 9.7 grams internal diameter 5cm by 4.5cm
SOLD £540
3 A 22ct yellow gold pierced bangle 9.7 grams internal diameter 5cm by 4.5cm
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
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
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
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)
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
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
2 A 24ct yellow gold engraved bangle 28.5 grams internal diameter 5cm by 4cm
SOLD £1750
2 A 24ct yellow gold engraved bangle 28.5 grams internal diameter 5cm by 4cm
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
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
149 An apple green jade bangle, interior diameter 5cm
SOLD £270
149 An apple green jade bangle, interior diameter 5cm
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
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
441 A lady's 18ct yellow gold Omega wristwatch on an open ditto bracelet, 30 grams including the glass
SOLD £1160
441 A lady's 18ct yellow gold Omega wristwatch on an open ditto bracelet, 30 grams including the glass
9 A 14ct yellow gold flat link bracelet with 3 gold charms, bracelet stamped Manning, 18cm, 30.7 grams
SOLD £940
9 A 14ct yellow gold flat link bracelet with 3 gold charms, bracelet stamped Manning, 18cm, 30.7 grams
401 A gold 1969 Singapore 150 dollar coin
SOLD £1450
401 A gold 1969 Singapore 150 dollar coin
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
15 An 18ct yellow gold single stone brilliant cut diamond ring 2ct, size H 1/2, 3.4 grams, colour E/F, clarity VS1
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
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
14 A pair of 9ct yellow gold engraved rectangular cufflinks each with a Chinese character 10.6 grams
£320-360
14 A pair of 9ct yellow gold engraved rectangular cufflinks each with a Chinese character 10.6 grams
432 Jerome, a Mystery Clock with 4cm enabled dial, Arabic numerals, supported by a spelter figure of a standing lady
SOLD £60
432 Jerome, a Mystery Clock with 4cm enabled dial, Arabic numerals, supported by a spelter figure of a standing lady
678 A 1960's Scandinavian Alsterfors orange glass vase by Per-Olaf Strom 13cm
SOLD £60
678 A 1960's Scandinavian Alsterfors orange glass vase by Per-Olaf Strom 13cm
733 Adrian Brough (born 1962), a 4 handled pottery urn and cover decorated diving fish 48cm
SOLD £200
733 Adrian Brough (born 1962), a 4 handled pottery urn and cover decorated diving fish 48cm
832 Cecil Charles Aldin (English 1870-1935) etching of a Highland Terrier no.40/150 signed in pencil 17cm x 12cm
SOLD £100
832 Cecil Charles Aldin (English 1870-1935) etching of a Highland Terrier no.40/150 signed in pencil 17cm x 12cm
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
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
699 Four Victorian Royal Crown Derby Imari pattern porcelain plates, 2451 18cm
£80-100
699 Four Victorian Royal Crown Derby Imari pattern porcelain plates, 2451 18cm
402 A gold 1969 Singapore 150 dollar coin
SOLD £1400
402 A gold 1969 Singapore 150 dollar coin
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
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
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
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
145 A carved jade brooch in the form of a reclining figure with 22ct yellow gold mount 50mm, 16.2 grams gross
SOLD £7000
145 A carved jade brooch in the form of a reclining figure with 22ct yellow gold mount 50mm, 16.2 grams gross
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
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
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
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
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
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
10 A 14ct white gold 4 stone diamond ring stamped Manning, 2ct, 4.9 grams, size J 1/2
SOLD £1550
10 A 14ct white gold 4 stone diamond ring stamped Manning, 2ct, 4.9 grams, size J 1/2