Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction to be held on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th of September 2026
1 A 9ct gold Bismarck link necklace, 44cm, 28.4
103 A circular silver bowl with inscription, raised on a spreading foot, Sheffield 1973 by Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd., 26cm, 736g
101 A pair of Queen Anne style silver twin light candelabrum London 1966 by C J Vadner Ltd., 18cm h, 939g
56 A fine 19th Century Neri Brothers carved cameo portrait brooch of a lady facing right, contained in an 18ct yellow gold mount, engraved Portrait of Ann Elizabeth Bingham nee' Griffith, taken at Rome by Neri AD 1862, makers mark F.B, the reverse inscribed Neri, 48mm x 42mm
590 A 1940's red Bakelite GPO 300 series red dial telephone, the base fitted a tray
549 Great Britain stamps, 1840-1951 in an album with 1d blacks used (8), 1840 2d blue (5), surface printed 1884 one pound brown ovpt. specimen (no gum), Edward VII 5 shilling opt. specimen, 1913 10 shilling used, one pound green used (blunt corner), George VI sets - one pound mint and used
121 A continental silver novelty money box in the form of lidded tankard, the base marked 800 NM 7cm, 90g
841 Frederick William Rose (1849-1915), "Angling in Troubled Waters - A Serio-Comic Map of Europe", chromolithograph, published by G.W. Bacon 1899, 52cm x 72cm, within a stained wood frame. Note: A celebrated anthropomorphic comic map summarising the political landscape and expansionist aspirations of the European powers at the end of the nineteenth century, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia looming largest.
600 A Napoleonic period bronze figure/paperweight of King Louis XVIII, the centre King Louis tipping to reveal a head and shoulders portrait bust of Napoleon Bonaparte, raised on a square stepped base with fleur de lis decoration 16cm h x 8cm w x 8cm d
244 A collection of 23 19th century German Masonic gilt metal jewels mounted in a glazed mahogany frame, paper label to the bottom reading "These foreign jewels came from a curator of a private museum in Germany - being for purchase they were subscribed for by several Brethren and presented in this museum Brighton 1904" 57cm x 40cm
500 A 1920's "As You Like It' table garden play set by Table Gardens of Croydon Surrey comprising a cardboard box filled with various boxed garden items including paving slabs, flowers, "bricks", scenery, animals, etc
723 Adrien Van Gerdinge, a French hand painted porcelain figure of an Officer of The 4th Hussars 1807 23cm, the base with cypher mark, on a wooden plinth
598 A blue and white enamelled advertising sign "Capstan Navy Cut in Three Grades of Strength" 23cm x 46cm
204 A group of 5 Masonic silver, gilt and enamelled miniature jewels comprising founders jewel Lodge of Harmony no. 4815, founders jewel Sussex Unity no. 4180, RMBI jewel 1915 (enamel damaged), , a 1931 RMBI jewel and a 1927 RMIG charity jewel, together with a bronze Quatuor Coronati jewel Lodge no. 2076, all on a 9ct gold bar 6cm
775 Geoffrey Baxter for Whitefriars, a mid-century brown glass TV vase 19cm
400 A 19th century French 8 day mantel clock with Roman numerals marked Boyer Fils Paris in a black marble case supported by a bronze figure of classical lady, raised on a shaped marble base 62cm h x 53cm w x 24cm d, complete with pendulum but no key
507 A rare 1930's Bassett-Lowke wooden clockwork launch "Margaret Rose", the upper painted white, the lower hull painted green, the removable roof revealing clockwork engine (working), complete with 2 keys and Bassett-Lowke envelopes, 1 containing British ensign, 70cm long
376 A lady's Blancpain 18ct gold cased wristwatch with integral bracelet, the hinged cover set diamonds, 56g gross, boxed
448 A family group of medals, father and son, comprising Queen South Africa 1899 with 4 bars Cape Colony, Orange Free State South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 to 30785 Squadron Quarter Master Sergeant A E Tout 86th Company Imperial Yeomanry together with a pair British War medal and Victory medal to 705397 Pte. H E Tout 23rd London Regt.
876 Howard Hodgkin (British, 1932-1917), "Summer", etching and aquatint with carborundum and hand-colouring in acrylic on Two Rivers paper, signed with initials and dated '97 lower right, dedicated "for Alan from Howard" lower left in pencil, sheet size 29cm x 37cm, within a stained wood frame. Note: published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York in an edition of eighty, there were also ten artist's proofs and five printer's proofs.
847 Attributed to William James Muller (1812-1845), Haggling in the Bazaar, 19th century oil on panel, 43cm x 35cm, within a bird's eye maple frame. Note: this may be a preliminary study for the painting sold by Christie's on 16th March 2017, lot no. 116.
178 A WMF silver plated table centre piece in the form of a standing lady with hand mirror, flanked by a pair of peacocks with etched glass bowl to the top flanked by 2 etched glass bowls (1 bowl f and r), the base marked WMF 50cm h x 55cm w
567 A miniature Shell Motor Spirit red painted can, in the form of a 2 gallon petrol can 5cm h x 4cm w x 3cm d, (believed to have originally been used for perfume)
378 A lady's Omega 9ct gold cased wristwatch with champagne dial and Arabic numerals and integral 9ct gold bracelet, 19.7g gross
15 A gold testing as 9ct diamond set cluster ring, the central diamond surround by 8 diamond, the shoulders of pierced foliate and floral design, size R, 12.1g
72 A yellow metal horseshoe shaped brooch set 7 diamonds 2.5cm h x 2.2cm w
991 An Edwardian Georgian style inlaid mahogany 4 tier Waterfall bookcase with brass handles to the side, the base fitted a drawer 117cm h x 58cm w x 34cm d
597 An Art Deco style table lamp in the form of a seal on a pink veined octagonal base 38cm
447 Masonic, a Spanish Tylers sword, the 79cm blued kris shaped blade marked Porpatria above coat of arms, one side with a figure of justice and marked Justita with gilt metal grip
495 A Paillard Bolex H16 Relfex SBM 16mm Cine Camera fitted a 400 foot magazine together with a Vario-Switar 100POE zoom lens (F/1.9 16-100mm), a Switar H16 RX 1:1.16 10mm lens and a Switar macro 1:1.1 26mm lens, contained in a Bolex Mafor aluminium fitted travelling case with filters, accessories, monopod with 2 hand grips, extension tube, bellow attachment, handles, film, pamphlets, brochures etc
796 A 1930's Clarice Cliff Cruiseware Palette plate and cup, the oval plate with thumb hole and recess for cup
106 A Russian gilt and enamelled caddy spoon marked ML NL? and stamped 84 (875)
426 A Victorian Masonic embroidered bullion Lodge banner - Earl of Sussex Lodge no. 2201, marked "Presented by 1st W M Brother Gerard. Ford PCDD. Prov. GM", framed 123cm h x 92cm w x 15cm d
951 A Peter "Rabbitman" Heap (1945-2022), 20th century rectangular light oak coffee table, raised on X framed supports with double stretcher, with carved rabbit motif signature, 45cm h x 91cm w x 50cm d
20 An 18ct gold ring set 5 diamonds, size K, 2.9g
203 A group of 4 Masonic miniature jewels, comprising silver Royal Masonic Hospital Life Governor jewel, a 9ct gold, silver Hallstone jewel, a silver and enamelled Deacons jewel, a 1931 RMBI silver and enamelled jewel, mounted on a 9ct gold bar 5cm
878 Paul Hartigan (New Zealand, b.1953), "Funny Face", acrylic, signed, titled and dated 1979, 52cm x 63cm, within an ebonised metal frame.
36 A yellow metal, possibly high carat pendant, set an amethyst surrounded by demi-pearls 4cm long including hanger x 2.5cm w, 8.7g
393 A Doulton Burslem mantel clock, contained in a blue and white glazed Watteau decorated porcelain case with 10cm porcelain dial, Arabic numerals, the movement signed Vincent, 35cm h x 37cm w, the clock was presented to John H Walton from Stoke Football Club
999 A Victorian green marble octagonal pedestal table, raised on turned supports with octagonal gilt mounted base 73cm h x 45cm
201 A set of Masonic silver working tools comprising associated wooden 24" gauge, common gavel London 1922, chisel London 1925, square, level and plumb rule London 1925, skillet, pencil and compasses London 1925 by George Kenning & Sons, 662 grams, contained in an oak box, the lid with metal plaque engraved Earl of Sussex Lodge no.2201, presented by Worshipful Brother Capel Morris February 22nd 1930
2 A 9ct gold wide woven mesh bracelet, 19cm, 40.4g
61 A Victorian 1888 gold sovereign with yellow metal pendant mount, 9g gross
377 A gentleman's Omega 9ct gold case wristwatch with champagne dial buttons with a 9ct gold bracelet, 37.4g gross, together with loose gold links 5.9g
676 A Sian Leeper for Moorcroft, 121/14 shaped, "Star of Mikan" limited edition pottery vase, no.106/200, signed and dated 2003 36cm h
497 A pair of KEF Cantata Hi-Fi speakers in teak finish, serial number 3529 76cm h x 34cm w x 38cm d
150 A silver salver with bracketed border, inscribed, Sheffield 1939 by Robert Dore Ltd., 36cm, 1097g
35 A 9ct gold pendant in the form of a thistle set with an amethyst geode, 6cm long including hanger x 5cm wide, 24.2g
564 Dame of The British Empire, a 2nd Type Civil Division breast badge and star, in original box, attributable to Lady Patricia Hornsby-Smith
519 A large golden mohair teddy bear with jointed limbs and semi functional growl box (likely by Chad Valley as Royal Warrant to foot) 73cm high