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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 FOR £700
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

Dickens Charles, "Dickens Works" in 14 volumes London Chapman & Hall, 3/4 bound in Morocco with marble boards and gilt spines, 8vo. , circa 1890's
SOLD FOR £70
Dickens Charles, "Dickens Works" in 14 volumes London Chapman & Hall, 3/4 bound in Morocco with marble boards and gilt spines, 8vo. , circa 1890's

Shakespeare William, "The Temple Shakespeare" 40 volumes London J M Dent, 4th edition 1895, bound in red cloth with gilt spines in fitted mahogany 3 tier bookcase, 49cm h x 21cm w x 11cm d
SOLD FOR £700
Shakespeare William, "The Temple Shakespeare" 40 volumes London J M Dent, 4th edition 1895, bound in red cloth with gilt spines in fitted mahogany 3 tier bookcase, 49cm h x 21cm w x 11cm d

Circus figures by Charbens, Britains etc including 2 stilt walkers, 2 clowns, 1 unicyclist, 2 elephants, 3 seals, 1 penguin, 3 horses, lion, tiger, ballerina and a Britain proprietor
SOLD FOR £110
Circus figures by Charbens, Britains etc including 2 stilt walkers, 2 clowns, 1 unicyclist, 2 elephants, 3 seals, 1 penguin, 3 horses, lion, tiger, ballerina and a Britain proprietor

A Continental white metal coin set pill box, 5 others and a napkin ring, 173 grams
SOLD FOR £90
A Continental white metal coin set pill box, 5 others and a napkin ring, 173 grams

A silver engine turned cigarette case Sheffield 1930, a pocket knife, 2 mustards, a fork and spoon, weighable silver 136 grams
SOLD FOR £95
A silver engine turned cigarette case Sheffield 1930, a pocket knife, 2 mustards, a fork and spoon, weighable silver 136 grams

An Edwardian silver 3 piece tea set with ebony mounts and beaded decoration on scroll feet Sheffield 1905/06 and 07, gross weight 718 grams
SOLD FOR £260
An Edwardian silver 3 piece tea set with ebony mounts and beaded decoration on scroll feet Sheffield 1905/06 and 07, gross weight 718 grams

A white metal guilloche enamel circular compact decorated with flowers, a silver cigarette box and minor items
SOLD FOR £90
A white metal guilloche enamel circular compact decorated with flowers, a silver cigarette box and minor items

A Victorian silver trophy cup with presentation inscription, London 1899, 15.5cm, 319 grams on a wooden socle base
SOLD FOR £120
A Victorian silver trophy cup with presentation inscription, London 1899, 15.5cm, 319 grams on a wooden socle base

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 FOR £1200
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

A vintage marcasite brooch and minor costume jewellery and watches
SOLD FOR £55
A vintage marcasite brooch and minor costume jewellery and watches

A gentleman's 9ct yellow gold Garrard quartz wristwatch 32mm
SOLD FOR £120
A gentleman's 9ct yellow gold Garrard quartz wristwatch 32mm

A white metal plat. emerald and diamond ring, the centre stone 1.1ct and the brilliant cut diamonds 0.9ct, 4.7 grams, size P
SOLD FOR £1150
A white metal plat. emerald and diamond ring, the centre stone 1.1ct and the brilliant cut diamonds 0.9ct, 4.7 grams, size P

An impressive 19th Century  faceted glass oil lamp reservoir with shade and chimney, contained in a pierced polished brass wall mounting 79cm x 34cm, together with a later deflector formed form a Chinese brass bowl
SOLD FOR £480
An impressive 19th Century faceted glass oil lamp reservoir with shade and chimney, contained in a pierced polished brass wall mounting 79cm x 34cm, together with a later deflector formed form a Chinese brass bowl

An Eastern cylindrical turned hardstone jar and cover 17cm x 6cm and 7 various Eastern turned wooden trinket boxes with hinged lids
SOLD FOR £55
An Eastern cylindrical turned hardstone jar and cover 17cm x 6cm and 7 various Eastern turned wooden trinket boxes with hinged lids

A bottle of 1973 Chateau Norton Grand Vin de Margaux, a bottle of 1973 Chateau Le Bacass Grand Vin de Pauillac red wine (label loose), a bottle of 1974 Chateau Lafon Roche red wine and a bottle of 1974 Chateau Santenay red wine (label damaged)
SOLD FOR £60
A bottle of 1973 Chateau Norton Grand Vin de Margaux, a bottle of 1973 Chateau Le Bacass Grand Vin de Pauillac red wine (label loose), a bottle of 1974 Chateau Lafon Roche red wine and a bottle of 1974 Chateau Santenay red wine (label damaged)

Warren McCarthur, a tubular aluminium framed Radio Operator's swivel chair, seat No 175, removed from an aircraft, upholstered in leather 83cm h x 53cm w x 43cm d (seat 20cm x 26cm)
SOLD FOR £560
Warren McCarthur, a tubular aluminium framed Radio Operator's swivel chair, seat No 175, removed from an aircraft, upholstered in leather 83cm h x 53cm w x 43cm d (seat 20cm x 26cm)

A Victorian mahogany triple wardrobe with arched cornice, the centre section fitted 4 trays above 3 long drawers and enclosed by an arched mirrored door, flanked by cupboards with hanging sections enclosed by panelled doors  236cm h x 214cm w x 63cm d
SOLD FOR £70
A Victorian mahogany triple wardrobe with arched cornice, the centre section fitted 4 trays above 3 long drawers and enclosed by an arched mirrored door, flanked by cupboards with hanging sections enclosed by panelled doors 236cm h x 214cm w x 63cm d

Royston Cooper (1931-1985), poster, "Keep Britain Tidy" prepared for The Ministry of Local House and Local Government Centre Office of Information, printed by J Weiner Ltd. 74cm x 51cm
SOLD FOR £180
Royston Cooper (1931-1985), poster, "Keep Britain Tidy" prepared for The Ministry of Local House and Local Government Centre Office of Information, printed by J Weiner Ltd. 74cm x 51cm

Hilda Hechle (1886-1939), watercolour signed and dated 1917, portrait of a bride 38cm x 29cm
SOLD FOR £90
Hilda Hechle (1886-1939), watercolour signed and dated 1917, portrait of a bride 38cm x 29cm

FGG, 19th Century  watercolour, monogrammed and dated 1877, study of an interior scene with a young girl and lobster pot maker 44cm x 62cm
SOLD FOR £170
FGG, 19th Century watercolour, monogrammed and dated 1877, study of an interior scene with a young girl and lobster pot maker 44cm x 62cm

**L E Kemp-Welch (1869-1958), Victorian oil on canvas, signed and dated 1893, study of a seated gentleman 60cm x 49cm **Please note - Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot
SOLD FOR £280
**L E Kemp-Welch (1869-1958), Victorian oil on canvas, signed and dated 1893, study of a seated gentleman 60cm x 49cm **Please note - Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot

**L E Kemp-Welch (1869-1958) A Victorian oil on canvas, signed and dated 1894, study of a young lady, 90cm x 75cm  **Please note - Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot
SOLD FOR £360
**L E Kemp-Welch (1869-1958) A Victorian oil on canvas, signed and dated 1894, study of a young lady, 90cm x 75cm **Please note - Artist's Re-sale Rights may be payable on this lot

Stuart Lloyd 1906 (1845-1929) pair of watercolours, riverscape and country lane 9cm x 20cm
SOLD FOR £80
Stuart Lloyd 1906 (1845-1929) pair of watercolours, riverscape and country lane 9cm x 20cm

A 19th Century  watercolour, naive study of a soldier 30cm x 22cm
SOLD FOR £75
A 19th Century watercolour, naive study of a soldier 30cm x 22cm