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Star lots 29th November 2023

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th of November 2023

A 9ct yellow gold half hunter mechanical pocket watch the case numbered 246257, the dial and movement inscribed State with seconds at 6 o'clock, contained in a 50mm case, Birmingham 1922

56 A 9ct yellow gold half hunter mechanical pocket watch the case numbered 246257, the dial and movement inscribed State with seconds at 6 o'clock, contained in a 50mm case, Birmingham 1922

£600-800
A Victorian 18ct yellow gold mechanical pocket watch with seconds at 6 o'clock with engraved monogram, the interior case stamped 2987, the movement engraved Thos Hallam 24 Bridlesmith Gate Nottingham no.2987, contained in a 52mm case, Sheffield 1848

55 A Victorian 18ct yellow gold mechanical pocket watch with seconds at 6 o'clock with engraved monogram, the interior case stamped 2987, the movement engraved Thos Hallam 24 Bridlesmith Gate Nottingham no.2987, contained in a 52mm case, Sheffield 1848

SOLD £900
An 1860 Italian heavy cavalry sword by A & E Holler Solingen Germany, the plain blade marked A & E H, complete with scabbard

780 An 1860 Italian heavy cavalry sword by A & E Holler Solingen Germany, the plain blade marked A & E H, complete with scabbard

SOLD £120
A Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma oviform vase with dragon handles, band of deities and attendants, having seal mark to base 31cm

512 A Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma oviform vase with dragon handles, band of deities and attendants, having seal mark to base 31cm

SOLD £130
Buben & Zorweg, a "Artemis Classique" 8 day mantel clock, the silvered dial with subsidiary second hand, day hand, calendar hand above a time zone dial, contained in a walnut bow front case 23cm x 17cm x 15cm d, together with original warranty, certificate and key, the clock was purchased in 2008

840 Buben & Zorweg, a "Artemis Classique" 8 day mantel clock, the silvered dial with subsidiary second hand, day hand, calendar hand above a time zone dial, contained in a walnut bow front case 23cm x 17cm x 15cm d, together with original warranty, certificate and key, the clock was purchased in 2008

SOLD £720
A C Douglas-Hamilton, June '91 Paris, oil on canvas, study of a young lady, signed and inscribed 64cm x 46cm

807 A C Douglas-Hamilton, June '91 Paris, oil on canvas, study of a young lady, signed and inscribed 64cm x 46cm

SOLD £130
China in 3 albums from 1884 used stamps, later Peoples Republic mint and used stamps, Taiwan mint and used from 1945 - modern including some miniature sheets

695a China in 3 albums from 1884 used stamps, later Peoples Republic mint and used stamps, Taiwan mint and used from 1945 - modern including some miniature sheets

SOLD £1400
A fine yellow metal diamond princess cut emerald and cultured pearl 3 strand bracelet, the clasp set with 23 brilliant cut diamonds each approx. 0.02ct set with 18 princess cut emeralds each approx. 0.03ct, 21cm 33.8 grams, the pearls approx. 6mm diam. each

5 A fine yellow metal diamond princess cut emerald and cultured pearl 3 strand bracelet, the clasp set with 23 brilliant cut diamonds each approx. 0.02ct set with 18 princess cut emeralds each approx. 0.03ct, 21cm 33.8 grams, the pearls approx. 6mm diam. each

SOLD £500
A Georgian mahogany kneehole dressing table fitted a drawer above secret drawer and 6 short drawers, the pedestal fitted a cupboard enclosed by a panelled door, raised on bracket feet 76cm h x 91cm w x 42cm d

938 A Georgian mahogany kneehole dressing table fitted a drawer above secret drawer and 6 short drawers, the pedestal fitted a cupboard enclosed by a panelled door, raised on bracket feet 76cm h x 91cm w x 42cm d

SOLD £130
Posters - "Take Care of Your Cat This Way" issued by the RSPCA, printed by Leonard Ripley & Co Ltd. London SE11, ditto "Take Care of Your Dog" 76cm x 50cm and 1 other "Please Protect Us" issued by the RSPCA 105 Jermyn Street London 51cm x 38cm, all unframed

833 Posters - "Take Care of Your Cat This Way" issued by the RSPCA, printed by Leonard Ripley & Co Ltd. London SE11, ditto "Take Care of Your Dog" 76cm x 50cm and 1 other "Please Protect Us" issued by the RSPCA 105 Jermyn Street London 51cm x 38cm, all unframed

SOLD £300
A good carved jade apple green pendant decorated with fruits on a white metal diamond set loop, on a white metal 18k chain, set with 10 small jade beads, the pendant 35mm, the chain 66cm

124 A good carved jade apple green pendant decorated with fruits on a white metal diamond set loop, on a white metal 18k chain, set with 10 small jade beads, the pendant 35mm, the chain 66cm

SOLD £640
A 19th Century sampler with alphabet, vases of flowers, trees, birds and dogs by Anne Skellorn 1844, contained in a floral border 44cm x 26cm

829 A 19th Century sampler with alphabet, vases of flowers, trees, birds and dogs by Anne Skellorn 1844, contained in a floral border 44cm x 26cm

SOLD £90
Frederick Jacques Sang (1846-1931), oils on board a pair, study of cattle and a country landscape, signed 14cm x 22cm

821 Frederick Jacques Sang (1846-1931), oils on board a pair, study of cattle and a country landscape, signed 14cm x 22cm

SOLD £200
A set of Sterling silver Eloquence cutlery by Lunt with Rococo handles comprising 12 dinner forks, 12 dessert forks, 24 dessert spoons, 2 serving spoons, serving fork, 2468 grams together with 12 silver handled dinner knives, 12 silver handled steak knives, pair of silver handle salad servers, silver handled cake slice and a silver handle pair of carving knife and fork

243 A set of Sterling silver Eloquence cutlery by Lunt with Rococo handles comprising 12 dinner forks, 12 dessert forks, 24 dessert spoons, 2 serving spoons, serving fork, 2468 grams together with 12 silver handled dinner knives, 12 silver handled steak knives, pair of silver handle salad servers, silver handled cake slice and a silver handle pair of carving knife and fork

SOLD £1100
A white metal Art Deco style tapered baguette cut diamond and sapphire cluster ring approx. 1ct, the oval sapphire approx. 1ct chip), size I 1/2, 6.4 grams

130 A white metal Art Deco style tapered baguette cut diamond and sapphire cluster ring approx. 1ct, the oval sapphire approx. 1ct chip), size I 1/2, 6.4 grams

SOLD £800
Ace Trains, an O Gauge A4 Pacific locomotive and tender "Union of South Africa 60009, boxed

638 Ace Trains, an O Gauge A4 Pacific locomotive and tender "Union of South Africa 60009, boxed

£500-600
Of Vietnam War interest, a curious collection of 11 South Vietnamese dolls in military costume contained in a presentation case 47cm h x 122cm w x 19cm d, accompanied by a letter from the Republic of Vietnam Embassy dated 24th April 1975, addressed to a Major L F Wooler reading "Dear Leslie, I have been instructed by our Government to confirm that you are now the owner of the 11 Vietnamese dolls, these as you know were commissioned by our Late President Ngo Dinh Diem as a present for The United States President J.F. Kennedy.   The dolls were never presented as both Presidents were assassinated within weeks of each other.  Signed by Pham D. Lam Ambassador.  Together with Sotheby's catalogue dated 17th March 1981 showing the catalogue entry and purchase price of 480 pounds

641 Of Vietnam War interest, a curious collection of 11 South Vietnamese dolls in military costume contained in a presentation case 47cm h x 122cm w x 19cm d, accompanied by a letter from the Republic of Vietnam Embassy dated 24th April 1975, addressed to a Major L F Wooler reading "Dear Leslie, I have been instructed by our Government to confirm that you are now the owner of the 11 Vietnamese dolls, these as you know were commissioned by our Late President Ngo Dinh Diem as a present for The United States President J.F. Kennedy. The dolls were never presented as both Presidents were assassinated within weeks of each other. Signed by Pham D. Lam Ambassador. Together with Sotheby's catalogue dated 17th March 1981 showing the catalogue entry and purchase price of 480 pounds

SOLD £700
A Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile flared neck blue shallow bowl with engraved marks 15.5cm

403 A Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile flared neck blue shallow bowl with engraved marks 15.5cm

SOLD £270
An Edwardian square inlaid and crossbanded mahogany 2 tier revolving bookcase the top with silver presentation plaque "Presented to Reverend E Mostyu Ellis MA by The Parishioners  of The Parish of Astbury Parish Church, November 11th 1908" 83cm h x 51cm w x 51cm d

967 An Edwardian square inlaid and crossbanded mahogany 2 tier revolving bookcase the top with silver presentation plaque "Presented to Reverend E Mostyu Ellis MA by The Parishioners of The Parish of Astbury Parish Church, November 11th 1908" 83cm h x 51cm w x 51cm d

SOLD £160
A 9ct yellow gold matchbook holder 33 grams gross

16 A 9ct yellow gold matchbook holder 33 grams gross

SOLD £460
A 9ct yellow gold flat link bracelet with heart padlock, 58.4 grams, 18cm

24 A 9ct yellow gold flat link bracelet with heart padlock, 58.4 grams, 18cm

SOLD £840
Hilda Hechle (1886-1939), watercolour signed and dated 1917, portrait of a bride 38cm x 29cm

817 Hilda Hechle (1886-1939), watercolour signed and dated 1917, portrait of a bride 38cm x 29cm

SOLD £90
An Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder bureau with raised back and well fitted interior above 2 drawers, raised on square tapered supports, spade feet 103cm h x 75cm w x 48cm d

934 An Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder bureau with raised back and well fitted interior above 2 drawers, raised on square tapered supports, spade feet 103cm h x 75cm w x 48cm d

SOLD £90
A fine yellow metal 750 graduated brushed articulated necklace set with 3 cabochon cut rubies, each approx 1ct surrounded by 28 brilliant cut diamonds, each approx. 0.03ct, the links set with 18 brilliant cut diamonds each approx. 0.01ct, 54.7 grams, 40cm

15 A fine yellow metal 750 graduated brushed articulated necklace set with 3 cabochon cut rubies, each approx 1ct surrounded by 28 brilliant cut diamonds, each approx. 0.03ct, the links set with 18 brilliant cut diamonds each approx. 0.01ct, 54.7 grams, 40cm

£4000-5000
Jaeger-LeCoultre, a 1970's timepiece in the form of a lamp post marked Pue de la Paix 28cm x 7cm (overwound)

841 Jaeger-LeCoultre, a 1970's timepiece in the form of a lamp post marked Pue de la Paix 28cm x 7cm (overwound)

£400-500
A 20th Century reproduction 17th Century lantern clock, the 15cm gilt metal dial marked William Grey London with Roman numerals, striking on bell, complete with bracket and weight

879 A 20th Century reproduction 17th Century lantern clock, the 15cm gilt metal dial marked William Grey London with Roman numerals, striking on bell, complete with bracket and weight

£300-400
A dapple grey rocking horse, raised on a pine base 116cm h x 141cm w x 47cm d

639 A dapple grey rocking horse, raised on a pine base 116cm h x 141cm w x 47cm d

SOLD £100
Frederic Henri Henrion (1914-1990), poster circa 1960's "Keep Britain Tidy" depicting a Unicorn with its horn piercing a ball of rubbish printed by Fosh & Cross Ltd, London, unframed 76cm x 51cm

832 Frederic Henri Henrion (1914-1990), poster circa 1960's "Keep Britain Tidy" depicting a Unicorn with its horn piercing a ball of rubbish printed by Fosh & Cross Ltd, London, unframed 76cm x 51cm

SOLD £150
A lady's Rolex Oyster Perpetual datejust wristwatch in a bi-metallic case with bi-metallic bracelet, contained in a 25mm case, the bracelet numbered 62523 D/18 with spare link, complete with original guarantee T640349 with 1997/98 plastic calendar, 3 booklets, original box, leather wallet and outer box

53 A lady's Rolex Oyster Perpetual datejust wristwatch in a bi-metallic case with bi-metallic bracelet, contained in a 25mm case, the bracelet numbered 62523 D/18 with spare link, complete with original guarantee T640349 with 1997/98 plastic calendar, 3 booklets, original box, leather wallet and outer box

SOLD £2700
An impressive 19th Century  Continental white metal circular silver box and cover with trophy cup finial and repousse swags with lion ring masks supporting chains on a pierced base 946 grams, 14cm

181 An impressive 19th Century Continental white metal circular silver box and cover with trophy cup finial and repousse swags with lion ring masks supporting chains on a pierced base 946 grams, 14cm

SOLD £1200
A Victorian carved and bleached mahogany jewellery box in the form of a twin handled trunk with sliding top and drawer to the base 14cm h x 21cm w x 14cm d

1033 A Victorian carved and bleached mahogany jewellery box in the form of a twin handled trunk with sliding top and drawer to the base 14cm h x 21cm w x 14cm d

SOLD £70
A stuffed and mounted fish, a Pike in a naturalistic bow front case labelled Pike caught by J Harris January 11th 1905, weight 20lbs, 49cm h x 118cm w x 23cm d

704 A stuffed and mounted fish, a Pike in a naturalistic bow front case labelled Pike caught by J Harris January 11th 1905, weight 20lbs, 49cm h x 118cm w x 23cm d

SOLD £300
Geoffrey Sparrow (1887-1969), watercolour, study of a Terrier on a golf course "Joe" with script and golfing vignette 22cm x 29cm

803 Geoffrey Sparrow (1887-1969), watercolour, study of a Terrier on a golf course "Joe" with script and golfing vignette 22cm x 29cm

£200-300
A Georgian mahogany triple breakfront library secretaire bookcase with moulded and dentil cornice, the bookcase fitted adjustable shelves enclosed by astragal glazed and panelled doors, the centre section fitted a secretaire drawer above double cupboard enclosed by panelled doors, flanked by 10 short drawers 253cm h x 237cm w x 55cm d

992 A Georgian mahogany triple breakfront library secretaire bookcase with moulded and dentil cornice, the bookcase fitted adjustable shelves enclosed by astragal glazed and panelled doors, the centre section fitted a secretaire drawer above double cupboard enclosed by panelled doors, flanked by 10 short drawers 253cm h x 237cm w x 55cm d

£500-700
Star Wars by Palitoy, a very rare Luke Skywalker farm boy ( brown hair ) with Bespin light saber action figure on tri logo 70 back Return of the Jedi punched card ROTJ 70B ( China 1983  )

551 Star Wars by Palitoy, a very rare Luke Skywalker farm boy ( brown hair ) with Bespin light saber action figure on tri logo 70 back Return of the Jedi punched card ROTJ 70B ( China 1983 )

SOLD £900
A Victorian silver plated epergne with 4 Victorian vaseline glass tapered vases 30cm

506 A Victorian silver plated epergne with 4 Victorian vaseline glass tapered vases 30cm

SOLD £85
A Liberty style Art Nouveau bleached oak bookcase with raised 3/4 gallery 133cm h x 107cm w x 27cm d

936 A Liberty style Art Nouveau bleached oak bookcase with raised 3/4 gallery 133cm h x 107cm w x 27cm d

SOLD £150
An Edwardian yellow metal 9ct ruby and seed pearl brooch in the form of a bird sitting on a branch 5.3 grams 28mm, in original heart shaped fitted case

1 An Edwardian yellow metal 9ct ruby and seed pearl brooch in the form of a bird sitting on a branch 5.3 grams 28mm, in original heart shaped fitted case

SOLD £340
A wire driven double fusee Grand Sonnier striking on 9 bells bracket clock, the 24cm painted dial with Roman numerals, the back with 18cm plain and unsigned back plate, contained in a mahogany case complete with pendulum (no key) 65cm h x 38cm w x 20cm d

851 A wire driven double fusee Grand Sonnier striking on 9 bells bracket clock, the 24cm painted dial with Roman numerals, the back with 18cm plain and unsigned back plate, contained in a mahogany case complete with pendulum (no key) 65cm h x 38cm w x 20cm d

SOLD £720
A fine yellow metal diamond and princess cut cultured pearl triple and double strand necklace set with 17 brilliant cut diamonds, each approx. 0.02ct, set with 45 princess cut emeralds each approx. 0.02ct, 48cm, 50 grams

10 A fine yellow metal diamond and princess cut cultured pearl triple and double strand necklace set with 17 brilliant cut diamonds, each approx. 0.02ct, set with 45 princess cut emeralds each approx. 0.02ct, 48cm, 50 grams

£800-1000
A fusee chain driven skeleton clock, the 16cm pierced dial with Roman numerals, striking on bell, complete with glass dome, pendulum and key

847 A fusee chain driven skeleton clock, the 16cm pierced dial with Roman numerals, striking on bell, complete with glass dome, pendulum and key

SOLD £340
W M Erva, an 18th/19th Century stained glass panel of an owl, the base marked W M Erva 43cm x 25cm

697 W M Erva, an 18th/19th Century stained glass panel of an owl, the base marked W M Erva 43cm x 25cm

SOLD £85
A Victorian figured walnut wedge shaped stationery box with stepped interior, 2 associated glass inkwells, replacement perpetual calendar and drawer to the base 36cm h x 41cm w x 31cm d

1006 A Victorian figured walnut wedge shaped stationery box with stepped interior, 2 associated glass inkwells, replacement perpetual calendar and drawer to the base 36cm h x 41cm w x 31cm d

SOLD £380
Star Wars by Palitoy, a Cloud Car Pilot action figure on  45 back Empire Strikes Back unpunched card ESB 45A ( Hong Kong 1981 promotional Bounty Hunter edition )

562 Star Wars by Palitoy, a Cloud Car Pilot action figure on 45 back Empire Strikes Back unpunched card ESB 45A ( Hong Kong 1981 promotional Bounty Hunter edition )

SOLD £360
A Victorian carved coral gate link bracelet 19cm, 25cm wide

17 A Victorian carved coral gate link bracelet 19cm, 25cm wide

SOLD £130
A gilt metal mounted rose quartz seal or walking cane handle with ribbons and swags 75mm

170 A gilt metal mounted rose quartz seal or walking cane handle with ribbons and swags 75mm

SOLD £95
A rare 1820 copper box medal by J G Hancock, the lid embossed with garter collar and Chronology of The Sovereigns of England, the reverse embossed a portrait of George IV and marked His Royal Highness George Prince Regent, containing 13 of 17 card discs of Kings and Queens, 46mm

701 A rare 1820 copper box medal by J G Hancock, the lid embossed with garter collar and Chronology of The Sovereigns of England, the reverse embossed a portrait of George IV and marked His Royal Highness George Prince Regent, containing 13 of 17 card discs of Kings and Queens, 46mm

£200-300
An unusual .35 calibre percussion revolver in the style of a Colt 1851 London Navy, serial no.7, most likely a Belgian Brevet, with blued 7 1/2" octagonal barrel, plain cylinder with Birmingham proofs and traces of colour hardening, blued open iron frame with dome headed screws and large capping cut-out, blued iron grip-straps and trigger-guard, having a chequered walnut grip with radiused heel (possibly reprofiled), numbered only on cylinder and wedge, complete with leather holster, proof marks for Liege

759 An unusual .35 calibre percussion revolver in the style of a Colt 1851 London Navy, serial no.7, most likely a Belgian Brevet, with blued 7 1/2" octagonal barrel, plain cylinder with Birmingham proofs and traces of colour hardening, blued open iron frame with dome headed screws and large capping cut-out, blued iron grip-straps and trigger-guard, having a chequered walnut grip with radiused heel (possibly reprofiled), numbered only on cylinder and wedge, complete with leather holster, proof marks for Liege

£400-600
A Victorian fusee gut driven drop dial wall clock, the 30cm painted dial with Roman numerals marked Peter Brown Carshalton and having an 11cm plain back plate, contained in an inlaid mother of pearl  mahogany case, complete with pendulum and key

877 A Victorian fusee gut driven drop dial wall clock, the 30cm painted dial with Roman numerals marked Peter Brown Carshalton and having an 11cm plain back plate, contained in an inlaid mother of pearl mahogany case, complete with pendulum and key

SOLD £130
CIX Lockwood Brothers Sheffield, a twin bladed folding pocket knife, the 6cm blade marked Real Knife Pampa CIX Lockwood Brothers Sheffield,  with polished horn grip 9cm

707a CIX Lockwood Brothers Sheffield, a twin bladed folding pocket knife, the 6cm blade marked Real Knife Pampa CIX Lockwood Brothers Sheffield, with polished horn grip 9cm

£100-150
A Lalique Saint-Vincent yellow amber chandelier decorated with grapes and vines, model no. 2470, circa 1926, moulded Lalique mark and France, 34.5 cm

401 A Lalique Saint-Vincent yellow amber chandelier decorated with grapes and vines, model no. 2470, circa 1926, moulded Lalique mark and France, 34.5 cm

SOLD £820
A 19th Century bleached mahogany and brass coopered twin handled oval wine cooler/cellarette raised on an associated base 75cm h x 65cm w x 49cm d

1001 A 19th Century bleached mahogany and brass coopered twin handled oval wine cooler/cellarette raised on an associated base 75cm h x 65cm w x 49cm d

SOLD £180
A Victorian single fusee gut driven drop dial wall clock, the 29cm painted dial painted Roman numerals marked L.V. Holmes Wallington and with convex glass, the reverse with 11cm back plate, complete with pendulum (no key) 48cm h x 38cm diam.

861 A Victorian single fusee gut driven drop dial wall clock, the 29cm painted dial painted Roman numerals marked L.V. Holmes Wallington and with convex glass, the reverse with 11cm back plate, complete with pendulum (no key) 48cm h x 38cm diam.

SOLD £135
Omersa, a leather covered footstool in the form of a standing pig 43cm h x 72cm w x 29cm d

1032 Omersa, a leather covered footstool in the form of a standing pig 43cm h x 72cm w x 29cm d

SOLD £460
Star Wars by Palitoy, a Yoda ( brown snake ) action figure on tri logo 70 back Return of the Jedi punched  card ROTJ 70B ( Hong Kong 1983  )

587 Star Wars by Palitoy, a Yoda ( brown snake ) action figure on tri logo 70 back Return of the Jedi punched card ROTJ 70B ( Hong Kong 1983 )

SOLD £380
An Edwardian rectangular cross banded mahogany bijouterie table with hinged lid, raised on square tapered supports with rectangular undertier 76cm h x 63cm w x 41cm d

995 An Edwardian rectangular cross banded mahogany bijouterie table with hinged lid, raised on square tapered supports with rectangular undertier 76cm h x 63cm w x 41cm d

SOLD £90
Williams of Dolgelley, an 18th/19th Century  8 day striking long case clock, the 36cm painted dial with subsidiary second hand, calendar aperture and spandrels pained cottages, contained in an oak case complete with pendulum, weights and key 216cm h

874 Williams of Dolgelley, an 18th/19th Century 8 day striking long case clock, the 36cm painted dial with subsidiary second hand, calendar aperture and spandrels pained cottages, contained in an oak case complete with pendulum, weights and key 216cm h

£180-220
A Victorian silver mounted double ended tapered hunting flask London 1877, 23.5cm, in original fitted leather case

183 A Victorian silver mounted double ended tapered hunting flask London 1877, 23.5cm, in original fitted leather case

SOLD £260