Star lots 5th October 2023
Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Thursday 5th of October 2023
556 Great Britain, used stamps from 1840 including 1d black and 2d blue 1867-78, 10 shilling greenish grey, 5 shilling rose plate 4, 1884 one pound brown, 1886 one pound brown, 1891 one pound green, Edward VII one pound 1913 Seahorse one pound green, 1929 Postal Union Congress one pound up to 1989
206 An impressive Victorian silver plated centrepiece with cut glass bowl, the stem in the form of a classical lady, raised on a circular plinth with scroll feet 50cm
865 Gustav Becker, a timepiece with 6cm enamelled dial, Roman numerals, contained in a gilt metal case in the form of a chariot surmounted by a cherub with torch, raised on an oval white marble base, the back plated marked GB541 710, 28cm h x 23cm w x 10cm d
634 Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co, a pair of Tudric pewter tulip vases, the bases marked Tudric 029, 25.5cm x 13cm diam.
1006 A 17th/18th Century oak dresser base with carved apron, fitted 1 long and 2 short crossbanded drawers, raised on cabriole supports 77cm h x 136cm w x 49cm d
70 A gentleman's Panerai Luminor GMT Ceramica wristwatch with black face and date aperture and seconds at 9 o'clock on a leather strap with original clasp, the case numbered OP/6883BB1543709 and 00436/1500 together with original box, receipt, certificate, rubber strap, screwdriver, bill of sale 2014, outer box.
1022 A Victorian rectangular mahogany telescopic 3 tier buffet/dumbwaiter 108cm h x 52cm w
455 An 18th/19th Century Chinese tile, the ochre decoration of a standing gentleman, signed with impressed oval mark to the reverse, framed 12cm x 12cm
2 A yellow metal 585 natural pearl ring set with diamonds 7.6 grams, size O 1/2
1055 A Victorian mahogany apprentice cabinet with moulded cornice, having a green plush interior enclosed by a pair of bevel panelled glass doors, the base fitted 4 drawers, raised on bracket feet 70cm h x 34cm w x 22cm d
1053 A Travertine veined square marble coffee table, raised on a cubic plinth, by Stone International an Italian manufacturer in Florence, from the ROMA range, purchased from Harrods July 2001 40cm h x 110cm w x 110cm d
818 **Rachel Nicholson born 1934, acrylic on canvas, "Still Life with Two Green Stripes" 2014, inscribed on verso and signed on verso 18cm x 24cm **Please note: Artists Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot
3 An 18ct white gold diamond cluster ring approx. 2ct, 6.6 grams, size N
724 A curious 19th Century walnut cigar/trinket box in the form of a dogs kennel with spelter dog emerging from aperture 16cm x 24cm x 18cm
638 A pair of 19th Century gilt bronze candlesticks in the form of a palm trees with serpents encountering warriors 33cm x 14cm
809 Edgar Hereford, oil on canvas, stylish European village scene with distant mountains 62cm x 74cm
1045 Niels Moller for J L Moller a set of 8, Model Number 75 Danish Mid-Century teak bar back dining chairs with woven paper cord seats, all the base are marked R J Moller and Danish Furniture Makers 74cm h x 50cm w x 41cm d
401 A pair of 19th Century Bohemian green glass vases decorated with panels of scrolling spring flowers, raised on cylindrical bases with scrolling leaves 34cm h
102 A platinum single stone brilliant cut diamond ring approx. 0.9ct, size M 1/2, 4 grams, with a GIA certificate dated 2013, colour D, clarity SI2
46 A lady's 18ct yellow gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wristwatch on a 18ct yellow gold President bracelet, contained in a 25mm case, engraved to the reverse with presentation inscription dated 1987
652 Ingoldsby Thomas, "The Ingoldsby Legends" illustrated and signed by Arthur Rackham, bound in cream vellum gilt 8vo, limited edition 321/560, published London, J.M. Dent 1907
690 Taylor and Barrett, a baker and barrow set no.23 comprising cart, baker and basket of bread, boxed
870 A Newton and Co. lacquered brass demonstration gyroscope, the base marked Newton and Co Opticians and Globemakers to The Queen, 3 Fleet Street, Temple Bar, London, contained in a pine box with hinged lid fitted 2 weights, 2 adjustment screws and polished steel spike
726 A 20th Century embossed copper and steel weathervane, the finial in the form of a cockerell 142cm h x 68cm w x 43cm d
17 Theo Fennell, a pair of 18ct yellow gold cultured pearl, emerald and diamond set etruscan style ear studs, the 8 diamonds approx. 0.30ct, the 8 emeralds approx. 0.30ct, the cultured pearls 12mm, London 1989 gross weight 19.6 grams
20 A gentleman's 18ct rose gold Breguet Heritage 4533 chronograph wristwatch with calendar dial and seconds at 6 o'clock, the tonneau case numbered 5480 4533BH, on a brown leather strap with 18ct yellow gold clasp, contained in original walnut box with certificate of origin and warranty, 2 pamphlets and outer box and original receipt
22 An 18ct yellow gold oval link necklace set with 84 brilliant cut diamonds, each approx 0.07ct, 96.5 grams, 76cm
1037 A 19th/20th Century Damascus inlaid card table with swivel top, the interior inlaid a cribbage board, raised on cabriole supports 86cm h x 85cm w x 43cm d
623 An Australian Aboriginal hardwood Nulla Nulla or Waddy club with hatched handle 79cm long
154 A Edwardian Britania standard octagonal hammer pattern vase, London 1905, Carrington & Co 20.5cm, 705 grams
40 A Breguet steel cased chronograph wristwatch, in a 38mm case, the dial inscribed Retour En Vol with 3 subsidiary dials and calendar aperture with a black face and white numerals, the case numbered 94369 3810 on a black leather strap with steel mounts, complete with original leather bound box, outer box containing warranty certificate and 3 pamphlets and Breguet invoice 2012
402 A 19th Century Sevres gilt metal mounted porcelain egg shaped cup and cover decorated with figures and landscapes, having a gilt metal floral finial, signed Luigi, 22cm, a similar ditto 20cm
152 An Art Deco silver cocktail shaker, 17cm, Chester 1936 312 grams
672 Sindy by Pedigree Dolls, a 1968 Model 12 GSSI Blonde Sindy boxed, blonde hair and cream evening gown with gold fleck, complete with stand, Sindy brochure and pink suitcase
957 A 19th Century rectangular inlaid and carved rosewood 2 tier occasional table/urn stand, raised on square tapered supports 80cm h x 43cm w x 32cm d
24 An 18ct yellow gold flat link bracelet 59.4 grams, 19cm
6 A G & G Appleby limited edition yellow metal 18k diamond charm in the form of an elephant, set with a 0.1ct diamond, no. 3 of 100, 10.7 grams, 30mm
84 A Victorian yellow metal, diamond cultured pearl and emerald set bug brooch 6.9 grams, 26mm
14 A yellow metal 750 fancy flat link necklace 68 grams, 74cm
10 A gentleman's 18ct yellow gold Breguet 4354 moonphase wristwatch, with day and date apertures, seconds at 6 o'clock and an engined turned silver dial, the 40mm case numbered 7337 4354 AM the movement numbered 47492 on a brown leather strap with 18ct yellow gold clasp, with original walnut box, outer box, guarantee, pamphlet, bill of sale 2011, original tag and gold screwdriver
36 A five pound brilliant uncirculated coin 1984
855 HRH Diana The Princess of Wales, a Halcyon days enamelled brass cased 8 day repeater carriage clock donated by The Princess for auction to a charity auction and purchased for ÂÂÃ
808 **Memo Vagaggini (1892-1955), oil on board signed and dated 1927, continental woodland with distant hills label on verso Mattino Nel Monferrato and ex Christies stock code 68cm by 77cm **Please note: Artists Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot
60 A Breguet Transatlantique 18ct rose gold wristwatch, in a 38mm case,the dial inscribed Retour En Vol with 3 subsidiary dials and a calendar aperture, the black dial with white numerals, numbered 101588 and 3810 Type 21 XXI, contained on a leather bracelet with 18ct yellow gold clasp, with original walnut box, warranty certificate, 2 pamphlets, shop tag and outer box
1015 A Duresta Grand Trafalgar Sofa upholstered in cream coloured material 88cm h x 236cm w x 111cm d (seat 196cm w x 48cm d)
620 A 19th Century percussion musket, the barrel with crows foot mark and tower lock plate
678 A 1920's French tinplate clockwork toy of a lady fruit seller pushing a fruit cart
569 Italy, Italian Colonies, San Marino and Vatican City stamps in 6 albums mint and used with airmail stamps, 1933 Balbo, postage dues, parcel post, Vatican 1934 surcharge set used, 1948 air set mint and used
858 A 19th Century French 8 day striking on bell mantel clock contained in a gilt ormolu Rococo style case, the case numbered 3414, 41cm h x 31cm w x 14cm d, complete with pendulum (no key)
640 A Chinese bronze figure of a standing water carrier 49cm h x 13cm
50 A gentleman's 18ct yellow gold Breguet 944 wristwatch. contained in a 38mm case, with moon phase aperture and day, date, calendar, and year subsidiary dials, the case numbered 5327 944R with a leather strap and 18ct yellow gold clasp, complete with original walnut mechanical winder and gold screwdriver, warranty certificate, 2 pamphlets and outer box and original invoice 2008
1005 An 18th Century style maple side table fitted 1 long drawer with brass plate drop handles above 3 short drawers, raised on cabriole supports 73cm h x 83cm w x 48cm d
674 Corgi Toys, a James Bond Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5 in gold no.261, boxed with insert, unsealed secret instructions and folded Corgi brochure, together with 1 unboxed playworn DB5
18 Theo Fennell, a pair of 18ct yellow gold etruscan style earrings set with rubies, emeralds and sapphires, the 2 cabochon cut rubies approx. 0.75ct, the cabochon cut sapphire 1.25ct, the 4 princess cut emeralds approx. 0.03ct, the 2 triangular sapphires approx. 0.3ct, the brilliant cut sapphire approx. 0.3ct, London 1991 gross weight 20 grams, 25mm
30 A gentleman's 18ct yellow gold Breguet Reveil Du Tsar wristwatch with 38mm case and 2 subsidiary dials, alarm aperture and date aperture, numbered 5707E, the case numbered 4549AL, on a leather strap with 18ct yellow gold clasp, with original walnut box, outer box containing warranty and 2 pamphlets and Breguet Invoice 2011
764 A 1930's chrome and rosewood gavel and sounding block with engraved panels "The 1940 Club, Lord Beaverbrook President" and "The Right Honourable Sir Winston Churchill KB OM CH Master Member" NB - Churchill was appointed KG in 1953, 5cm h x 14cm w x 14cm d
819 **Rachel Nicholson born 1934, acrylic on canvas "Black Glass and Grey Jug on Blue" 1979, inscribed on verso, 26.5cm x 32cm **Please note: Artists Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot
814 Conrad Leigh (1883-1958), oil on canvas signed, "Trooping The Colour, The Royal Procession" unframed 51cm x 61cm