ANTIQUE & ART
on Tuesday 20th July at 11.00am
At
1 BELLIVER WAY,
ROBOROUGH, PLYMOUTH, PL6 7BP
Tel: (01752) 721199 Fax: (01752) 786042
Viewing:
Saturday 17th July 9.00 am – 12 noon
Monday 19th July 9.00 am – 7.00 pm
Morning of sale from 9.00 am
IMPORTANT
TERMS : Cash, credit & debit cards or banker’s draft. No cheques will be accepted without prior arrangement. In compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2003 we are unable to accept cash payments of €15,000 or more (in any currency) in any single transaction.All lots sold subject to a buyers premium of 15% of the hammer price + VAT (on premium only). Lots marked with an asterisk are subject to VAT at 17.5%.
WATERCOLOURS, PRINTS & DRAWINGS
1. G. H. Jenkins. 'FIGURES AND CATTLE CROSSING A BRIDGE OVER RIVER WITH FISHERMAN IN FOREGROUND', Signed watercolour, 28.5cm x 50cm. |
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2. G. H. Jenkins. 'CATTLE BESIDE A HIGHLAND STREAM' Signed watercolour, 28.5cm x 50cm. |
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3. G. H. Jenkins. 'TWO BEACHED FISHING BOATS WITH TWO FIGURES AND SAILING BOATS IN THE BAY', Signed watercolour, 30cm x 50cm. |
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4. 19th Century English School. 'AUTUMN AFTERNOON IN THE NEW FOREST NR LYNDHURST', Unsigned watercolour, 22cm x 53cm. |
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5. 19th Century English School. 'FIGURES SEATED ON A ROCK AT A WATERFALL', Unsigned watercolour, 47cm x 34cm and an architectural study of a house, 20cm x 31cm. (2) |
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6. George Louis Du Maurier, 'HIGH LIFE IN THE COUNTRY', Pen and ink cartoon for Punch, signed 'D M' on cartoon with caption and signature on mount, 18.5cm x 29cm. |
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7. Carey Elwes. 'PLYMOUTH TRAWLER', Signed watercolour dated '03, 17cm x 15cm. |
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8. Garman Morris.
'ON THE LOWER THAMES',
Signed and titled watercolour, 19cm x 54cm.
9. An Old Master Drawing, 'STUDY OF A MALE AND THREE FEMALE FIGURES, ONE ATTENDING A CHILD', Unsigned pen and ink, 11cm x 16cm. |
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10. E Caldwell. 'IN BADGWORTHY WATER', hounds with stag at bay, Signed monowash, dated 1901, 19cm x 26cm and a companion, 'BREAKING SOIL, HORNER WATER', both titled verso, (some worm damage), (2) |
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11. 19th Century English school, MINIATURE OF A YOUNG MAN WEARING A DARK COAT AND BLACK STOCK, Unsigned, 8cm x 6cm. |
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12. W Wood. 'VILLAGE BY A LAKE OR FJORD WITH A CANOE IN THE FOREGROUND', Signed watercolour, 34cm x 56cm. |
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13. George D Livingston. 'MUCKISH MOUNTAIN, CO DONEGAL', Signed watercolour, titled on mount, 23cm x 28cm. |
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14. A C Lewis.
'LIMEHOUSE REACH',
Signed watercolour, titled on label verso, 24cm x 28cm and another by the same artist. (2)
15. Arthur Mills. 'SHEPHERDS DRIVING SHEEP ALONG A LANE', Signed watercolour, inscribed on mount 'The Returning Flock, South Downs, Sussex', 33cm x 49cm. |
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16. Franklin White. 'GIRL FEEDING A GOOSE IN A RURAL LANDSCAPE', Signed watercolour, 36cm x 27cm. |
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17. Andrea Biondetti. 'VENETIAN SCENE WITH FISHERMAN IN THE LAGOON', Signed watercolour, 23cm x 16cm and a companion, a pair. (2) |
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18 – 27 No lots.
28. After G Morland. 'BOY AND PIGS', Engraving 51cm x 36cm, and another ''FEEDING PIGS', 34cm x 41cm. (2) |
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29. After G Morland.
'STUDY OF THREE SHEEP HEADS', and 'STUDY OF A GOAT WITH THREE KIDS' and another, 51.5cm x 36cm. (3)
30. After G Morland.
'VIGNETTES OF VILLAGE LIFE',
Engraving, pub: S W Fores 1790, 25cm x 28cm, and others. (4)
31. After Beryl Cook. 'CHARTIESE', Lithographic print, framed, 58cm x 42cm, and two others. |
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OIL PAINTINGS
32. William Widgery (1822-1893). 'A MILL AND MILL STREAM', Signed oil on canvas, 45cm x 30cm. |
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33. 19th Century English School. 'PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN WEARING A BLUE DRESS', Unsigned oil on canvas, 76cm x 64cm, and another 'PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN WEARING A DARK COAT OVER A YELLOW WAISTCOAT', 65cm x 44cm. (2) |
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34. 19th Century English School. 'PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN WEARING A DARK SUIT AND SEATED IN A RED ARMCHAIR', Oil on canvas, 76cm x 63cm and another, signed Edwin Swan 18. (2) |
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35. E. W. Giles. 'PORTRAIT OF AN ELDERLY WOMAN HOLDING A PAIR OF SPECTACLES AND WEARING A WHITE BONNET', Oil on canvas, signed on canvas verso and dated 1839(?), the stretcher inscribed 'Mary Morris, Burley, Culmington, Shropshire', 62cm x 49cm . |
E W Giles, oil on canvas. |
36. 18th Century English School. 'A KING CHARLES SPANIEL SPARRING WITH A TABBY CAT', Unsigned oil on canvas, (re-lined), 62cm x 75cm. |
18th Century English School. |
37. 20th Century,
'THE BEATLES',
Unsigned oil on canvas, painted in landscape format with shadow of similar images in portrait format, 71cm x 91cm.
38. 19th Century. 'FIGURES ON A BEACH SALVAGING A WRECKED BOAT', Indistinctly signed oil on canvas, (in poor condition), 74cm x 100cm. |
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39. A. W. Sharp. 'FIGURES GATHERING WOOD WITH A RIVER AND VILLAGE NEARBY', Signed oil on canvas, dated 1882, (in poor condition), 76cm x 127cm. |
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40. 18th Century Continental School. 'FEMALE FIGURE IN PEARL EDGED ROBE HOLDING A DAGGER IN HER RIGHT HAND', Unsigned oil on canvas, unframed, (needs restoration), 80cm x 125cm. |
18th Century Continental School. |
41. 19th Century English School. 'PORTRAIT OF SPOHR SEATED AT A PIANO', Unsigned oil on canvas, inscribed verso, Spohr about 1786, 57cm x 43cm. |
19th Century English School. |
42. Gustave de Breanski, 'FISHING BOAT OFF A PIER', Signed oil on canvas, 49cm x 59cm. |
Gustave de Breanski. |
43. 19th Century English School. 'A YOUNG WOMAN AND AN OWL IN A WOODED GLADE', Unsigned oil on panel, 24cm x 17cm. |
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44. 19th Century English School. 'PORTRAIT OF AN ELDERLY LADY WEARING A LACE BONNET', Unsigned oil on canvas, 62cm x 51cm and another. (2) |
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45. Samuel Carter, 'A SCOTTISH COLLIE AND A TERRIER SEATED ON A ROCKY LEDGE', Signed oil on canvas, dated 1871, (re-lined and unframed), 82cm x 111cm. |
Samuel Carter, oil on canvas. |
46. Late 19th Century English School.
'FIGURES ON A PATHWAY AND A FISHERMAN BY THE LOCK' Indistinctly signed oil on canvas, (needs restoration), 61cm x 92cm.
47. Baragwanath King. 'MIST CLEARING, GREAT NODDEN, DARTMOOR, Signed oil on canvas, 76cm x 127cm and another 'MOORLAND STREAM', (both in poor condition). (2) |
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48. Manner of J M W Turner. 'WATERWAY AND CLASSICAL BUILDINGS AT SUNSET', Unsigned oil on canvas, unframed, 92cm x 71cm. |
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49. Late 19th Century English School. 'STUDY OF A YOUNG WOMAN CLEANING A TABLE', Unsigned oil on paper, 24cm x 35cm. |
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50. Pascoal de Souza, 'RIVER FLOWING THROUGH A LANDSCAPE', Signed oil on canvas, 102cm x 126cm. |
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51. Lionel Ellis. '"MY TESS", STUDY OF TWO HORSES IN A LANDSCAPE', Signed oil on board dated 59, inscribed on National Society label verso, 50cm x 60cm. |
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52. A. H. Mason. 'PORTRAIT OF LIONEL ELLIS IN FRONT OF A PAINTING OF NAKED FIGURES', Signed oil on canvas, (re-lined), 63cm x 75cm. |
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53. Eng Siak Loy 'CITY CANAL', possibly Singapore, Unsigned oil on canvas, 48cm x 74cm. |
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54. Eng Siak Loy. 'STILL LIFE, BOTTLE AND FRUIT', Signed oil on board dated 64, 38cm x 54cm and 'A GROUP OF FIGURES PREPARING FOOD', oil on canvas, (some paint flaking), 53cm x 68cm. (2) |
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55. Eng Siak Loy. 'FISHPONDS, THAILAND', Signed oil on canvas dated '68, inscribed in pencil on stretcher, 55cm x 75cm. |
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56. Eng Siak Loy. 'BOATS MOORED BY A VILLAGE', Signed and dated 62, 46cm x 76cm. |
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57. Eng Siak Loy. 'FISHERMAN MENDING NETS', Unsigned oil on canvas, 60cm x 85cm. |
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58. Clare. 'STILL LIFE - BIRD'S NEST AND FLOWERS ON A BANK', Oil on canvas, bears signature Oliver Clare, 13cm x 19cm, and a companion, 'FRUIT ON A MOSSY BANK', a pair. (2) |
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59. Manner of Heinrik Steinweyck, (Steenwyck). 'JESUS WITH MARTHA AND MARY', Unsigned oil on canvas, titled on paper label on stretcher; further inscribed with artist's details on paper label, 34cm x 43cm. |
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60. 19th Century Continental School. 'FISHING BOATS ON AN ESTUARY WITH COTTAGES ON THE SHORE', Unsigned oil on canvas, 35cm x 49cm and a companion, a pair. (2) |
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61. 18th Century Continental School. 'CHRIST WEARING A CROWN OF THORNS', Unsigned oil on canvas, 45cm x 35cm. |
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62. B E Leader. 'WOODLAND GLADE', Signed oil on panel, 40cm x 30cm. |
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63. W G Wilson. 'FIGURES ROWING ACROSS A RIVER TO A WINDMILL WITH BRIDGE AND VILLAGE BEHIND', Signed oil on board, 28cm x 36cm. |
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64. 17th/18th Century Continental school, RUSTIC FIGURES IN A LANDSCAPE WITH SHEEP AND CATTLE, Oil on canvas, laid on board, 43cm x 48cm, (restored). |
17th/18th Century Continental School. |
65 No lot.
FURNITURE
66. A 19th century mahogany breakfast table , the rectangular top with two drop leaves and single end drawer on square tapered column and quadruped support with outswept legs with brass paw feet and castors, 96cm x 90cm, open.
67. A 19th century mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top above five graduated cockbeaded drawers on bracket feet, 79.5cm wide, 115.5cm high.
68. A 19th century Continental walnut bowed corner cupboard fitted with a pair of doors on three later square-tapering legs, 69cm wide, 94.5cm high.
69. A 19th century mahogany occasional table, the circular top on turned column and three out-swept legs, 41.5cm diameter, 66.5cm high.
70. A pair of Victorian walnut shaped back dining chairs, each with a carved centre rail and upholstered seat on turned and fluted front legs, (2).
71. A Chinese sculpted carpet with brightly coloured decoration on a blue ground, 108cm x 365cm.
72. A late 17th century oak coffer, the hinged lid of three panels above the later carved panelled front and sides, the stiles extended to form feet, 123cm wide.
73. An Edwardian mahogany nest of quartetto tables, each rectangular table on turned supports, 56cm x 38cm maximum. |
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74. A Georgian style inlaid mahogany serpentine sideboard having an arrangement of drawers and cupboard doors, 181cm wide, labelled Waring & Gillow, Lancaster. |
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75. An oak oval extending dining table, the top with moulded edge on twist and carved legs, 241cm x 137cm open, includes two leaves, and a set of four Edwardian oak dining chairs with upholstered seats on turned legs.
76. A Georgian mahogany circular fold-over tea table on square tapered legs, 90.5cm wide. |
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77. A Georgian painted oak corner cupboard, the rectangular door decorated with peacocks within a garden landscape, 79cm high, 53cm high. |
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78. A stripped pine dome-top trunk, 120cm wide. |
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79. An oak revolving square bookcase, the top hinged as a reading stand above three tiers, 60cm wide, standing 126cm high. |
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80. A good quality 20th century three-fold mahogany screen in the Chinese Chippendale taste, 117cm wide, 148cm high. |
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81. A pair of 19th century parcel gilt and pine oval wall mirrors, grained to simulate walnut, one inscribed 'Patent 1879' verso, 52cm x 41cm. |
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82. A Georgian mahogany and rosewood banded side table on moulded square legs, 114cm wide, 43cm deep.
83. A Victorian walnut salon chair, the scrolling button back and upholstered low seat on carved front legs with castors.
84. An early 20th century mahogany military roll-top desk, the top with tambour and fitted interior above a long frieze drawer and six pedestal drawers on short turned feet, 143cm wide.
85. An Edwardian three-tier hanging wall shelf, each galleried tier with mirrored back over a pierced bracket, 87cm high, 42cm wide, (a/f).
86. A 19th century dining table end with rounded corners on turned legs, 150cm wide, 60cm deep.
87. A 19th century mahogany 4ft 6in bed with arched and curved panelled footboard, the tall arched headboard with later upholstered panel.
88. A stone trough of curved shape, 57cm wide, 53cm deep, 33cm high.
89. A rectangular granite block with central drainage hole, 57cm x 50cm.
90. An early 19th century two-door linen press having a pair of panelled doors (slides lacking), above two base drawers on bracket feet.
91. An early 19th century Continental walnut secretaire á abattant, the rectangular top above a frieze drawer, the drop-down writing surface with fitted interior over three long drawers, 94cm wide, 142cm high.
92. A 19th century mahogany upholstered stool in the French taste, the shaped carved legs extended upwards to form arms, 70cm wide.
93. Two similar beech farmhouse stick-back armchairs with solid seats on turned splayed legs joined by stretchers.
94. A large walnut open bookcase, the moulded cornice above an arrangement of shelves on plinth base, 220cm wide, 240cm high, (constructed from a larger bookcase).
95. An Edwardian oval inlaid mahogany and crossbanded occasional table, the top on square tapered legs with spade feet and castors, 91cm x 60cm.
96. A 19th century French walnut armchair, the carved frame, upholstered back and seat on fluted legs, castors lacking.
97. A rectangular elm coffee table, the caned top and serpentine borders on carved frieze and cabriole legs, 110cm x 68cm.
98. A walnut open bookcase in the French taste, the moulded cornice above three fixed shelves, 125cm wide, 137cm open.
99. An Edwardian inlaid crossbanded mahogany side table with two frieze drawers, 76cm wide.
100. A 19th century pine crib, 97cm long. |
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101. A Victorian walnut salon chair, the button back and padded arms on short turned legs and a rosewood grained prie dieu chair (woodworm damage). (2) |
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102. A Victorian button back tub armchair on half gadrooned and turned walnut legs with brass castors, leg stamped 8333.
103. A William and Mary style walnut cross-banded hall table, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a pair of frieze drawers on turned legs joined by stretchers, 92cm wide. |
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104. An early 19th century mahogany bow fronted side table, the top above a frieze drawer on ring-turned legs, 92cm wide.
105. A late George III plum pudding mahogany secretaire bookcase, the moulded and carved cornice above a pair of Gothic astragal glazed doors, the well-fitted writing drawer above three graduated cockbeaded drawers on bracket feet, 125cm wide, 238cm high. |
 
George III secretaire bookcase. |
106. An Edwardian mahogany part salon suite comprising four dining chairs and an armchair, each with carved back and pierced splat on upholstered seat and carved shaped legs.
107. An antique oak rectangular chest of four long drawers on bracket feet, 127cm wide, 102cm high.
108. A George V pedestal sideboard, the carved low back and rectangular top above three frieze drawers supported by a pair of tapered single door pedestals on gadrooned feet, 170cm wide. |
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109. A large early Victorian good quality mahogany extending dining table, the rectangular top with moulded edge, the winding mechanism by Joseph Fitter, Birmingham, raised on four turned and reeded legs with brass castors and a central plain turned leg, 150cm wide, 210cm including one leaf, extends to 427cm. |
 
Victorian mahogany dining table. Sold for £1,100. |
110. A set of ten early 19th century walnut dining chairs, each with cane back and upholstered seat raised on sabre legs. (10) |
Ten early 18th century chairs. |
111. An Edwardian inlaid rosewood workbox, the tapered rectangular top with carrying handle and lift-lid raised on four turned legs joined by an undertier, 37cm wide, 85cm high.
112. A plain elm rectangular table on tapered and turned legs, 35cm x 53cm and a child's elm chair. (2)
113. A 19th century mahogany pull-out dining table, the rectangular top with two drop leaves extending to receive three leaves on turned and reeded legs, 120cm x 65cm closed, 120cm x 268cm open. |
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114. An 18th century mahogany drop-leaf dining table with oval leaves on turned legs with pad feet, 176cm x 135cm open.
115. A Georgian mahogany chest of two short and three long drawers on bracket feet with original fittings, 117cm wide.
116. A Victorian walnut three-tier corner whatnot, each shaped tier divided by spiral fluted and turned columns, 20cm wide, 110cm high.
117. A large Victorian pull-out oak dining table, the rectangular top with moulded border above a frieze decorated with roundels, raised on six reeded and acanthus decorated square tapered legs, 148cm x 458cm, including four extra leaves and leaf stand. |
Victorian pull-out oak dining table. |
118. A late George III mahogany chest on chest, the cornice inlaid with paterea above two short and three long drawers within canted corners, the lower part with three cockbeaded drawers on bracket feet, 196cm high, 112cm wide, (restored and re-polished some years ago). |
George III mahogany chest on chest. |
119. An antique oak side table, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a single moulded frieze drawer on bobbin-turned legs joined by stretchers, 90cm x 58cm. |
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120. A Victorian rosewood occasional table, the circular top on twist column and tripod support, 49cm. |
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121. A pair of early 20th century beech stick-back armchairs, each with cane seat and curved arms on out-swept legs joined by stretchers. |
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122. A late Victorian upholstered button back single-ended chaise longue on turned front legs and brass and porcelain castors, 168cm wide. |
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123. Two painted hardwood curved floor-standing bookcases, 75cm wide, 109cm high and 95cm wide, and 109cm high.
124. A Regency mahogany sofa table, the rectangular top with two drop leaves, the moulded edge above two frieze and two dummy drawers on end supports joined by a spiral carved and turned stretcher on hipped legs with brass capping castors, 154cm open, x 66cm.
Regency mahogany sofa table.
Sold for £950.
125. A 19th century parcel gilt mahogany wall mirror of rectangular form with carved cresting, 63cm x 35cm and a small modern gilt framed mirror, (2).
126. A walnut magazine rack with hinged lid, raised on castors, 52cm wide, 57cm high.
127. A 19th century mahogany rectangular chest of two short and three long drawers, feet lacking, 110cm wide.
128. A Victorian mahogany bagatelle board, the folding baize lined board raised on an extending stand with turned and fluted legs, 107cm closed, 214cm open, 60cm wide.
129. A Regency gilt gesso overmantel mirror, the ball cornice above a frieze decorated in relief with a classical scene above three bevelled plates within Corinthian columns, 142cm x 91cm. |
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130. A pair of Louis XV style walnut and parcel gilt bergere chairs, each with foliate carved frame, double caned curved back and caned seat on carved legs, (2). |
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131. A carved wood and parcel gilt folio stand of similar design, paper label for E Dreyfous, Mount St. London. |
Carved wood/parcel gilt folio stand. |
132. An early 19th century mahogany work table, the rectangular top with two drop leaves and two frieze drawers with corresponding dummy drawers, on square tapering column and quadruped base, 71cm x 55.5cm (open), (a/f).
133. An Edwardian inlaid walnut davenport desk in need of restoration, 52cm wide.
134. A 1970's tiled top rectangular coffee table, the abstract tiled top on chrome base, 121.5cm x 46cm, (two cracked tiles).
135. An antique oak coffer, the three-quarter hinged lid above a carved panel front, 126cm wide.
CLOCKS
136. A novelty ceramic wall clock, the circular dish painted with a Continental town, the central clock tower with winding arbour concealing the movement behind (later electrified), 37cm diameter. |
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137. An early 19th century rosewood and mother of pearl inlay drop dial wall clock with single fusée movement, the octagonal face with white circular dial and pendulum aperture below, 70cm high, 42cm wide. |
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138. A 19th century rosewood stick barometer and thermometer with ivory scales and vernier, 93cm high.
139. Edward Blowers, Beccles, a George III mahogany long case clock, the arched hood with brass finials and Gothic waist panel door on altered plinth having brass mounts and stop fluting. The 30cm brass dial signed in the arch, having silvered second subsidiary and calendar aperture, the twin trained 8-day five-pillar movement with anchor escapement striking on a bell, 230cm high. |
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140. Ryder, Devonport, an early 19th century mahogany and rosewood banded long case clock, the arched hood with turned wood finials and spiral columns above an arched panelled door and plinth on bracket feet. The engraved arched 30cm silvered dial with second subsidiary and calendar aperture, the twin trained 8-day movement with anchor escapement striking on a bell, 230cm high. |
Ryder, Devonport, early 19th century. |
141. A Victorian mahogany mantel clock, the arched case with circular white enamel dial and French gong-striking movement, 34cm high.
142. An Edwardian inlaid mahogany mantel clock of waisted arched shape with two-stage white enamel dial and American gong-striking movement, 32cm high.
143. A late 19th century rectangular lacquered brass carriage clock with white enamel dial and gong-striking movement, 18cm high.
144. A modern brass cased carriage timepiece, the serpentine case with white enamel dial, 16cm high.
145. A Victorian lacquered and brass mantel clock, the architectural form case with enamelled and gilt metal dial and French gong-striking drum movement raised on a giltwood plinth under a glass dome, 31cm high, 42cm including dome. |
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146. A spelter mantel clock, the circular enamel dial painted with flowers and having a French drum movement inset in a sculpture after T Cartier of a lioness crouching on a rock, mounted on a rectangular marble base with brass feet, 32cm high.
WORKS OF ART
147. A 19th century brass bleeding or shaving bowl of circular dish shape on shallow foot, 21cm diameter. |
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148. A Victorian brass novelty inkwell in the form of a grotesque mask, its tongue hinged as a lid, 5cm high, and another inkwell in the form of a demonic mask. (2) |
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149. A large brass door knocker in the form of a mythical sea beast, 30cm and a turned brass door pull.
150. A Chinese cloisonné box of rectangular shape with blue enamel scale decoration on ball feet, 14cm wide, 7.5cm high and a Chinese bronze shallow two-handled bowl, 23cm. (2)
151. A Victorian tin-lined copper jelly mould of multi pointed star shape with cross and sceptre mark stamped Registered September 15.186.. 16cm high, 12cm diameter, and another shallow ten pointed copper jelly mould stamped 160, initialled K.D.H., 6.5cm high, 14cm diameter. (2) |
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152. A pair of cast brass dog ornaments, each in the form of a reclining greyhound, 16cm long, 9cm high.
153. A heavy cast iron doorstop in the form of a crusader knight standing within pillars supporting a canopy, indistinctly marked to the back, 45cm high. |
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154. A solid iron No. 12 flat iron by Cross & Son and two wood handled flat irons, (3).
155. A Continental carved wood candle stand with painted and gilt decoration, 76cm high. |
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156. A lacquered brass travelling monocular microscope, 27cm high.
157. A pair of early 20th century Japanese oval lacquered wall plaques decorated with geisha and inlaid with mother of pearl, 71cm x 53cm and a similar circular plaque, 49cm diameter, (3).
158. An ebony and porcupine quill box of rectangular shape, 21.5 cm wide, and a 19th century painted collector's box containing small seashells, (in need of restoration), 23cm x 17.5cm, (2). |
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159. An ivory and gold toothpick box, the lid with plaited hair panel, enclosing a mirrored interior, 6cm long. |
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160. A horn snuff box, the hinged lid inlaid with tortoiseshell and ivory chequer work, 5cm long. |
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161. A rectangular silver-mounted amber snuffbox, 6cm (a/f), a horn and tortoiseshell snuff box and one other, (3). |
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162. A carved nut box, pierced and carved with foliage, a helmet, horns and drapery , 10cm long.
163. A 19th century mahogany galleried tray, inlaid and cross banded, with brass handles, 73cm x 50cm.
164. A Victorian lead bird bath in the form of a cherub with a dove perched on it's hand, together with a circular dished bath with gadrooned edge, raised on a circular plinth, (now in two parts), 64cm high, 38cm diameter.
165. Three miniature Austrian cold painted bronze animals: an elephant, a running cat and a running mouse, (3).
166. A gilt metal chatelaine with egg shaped vinaigrette, a metal 'Polroger' champagne cork fob and other items.
167. An Edwardian heavy oak book-tray with brass mounts, 60cm x 27cm x 12cm.
168. A small bronze bust of Winston Churchill, 13.5cm high and a small volume, "In Praise of Churchill" compiled by Neville Hilditch, (2).
169. A late 18th/early 19th century mahogany tea caddy of sarcophagus shape containing two cut glass caddies and a mixing bowl, 32cm wide, 20cm high, (one caddy and mixing bowl damaged).
170. A horn tapered riding stick with 18ct gold mount, 90cm, and two silver mounted walking sticks, (3).
171. A white and gilt metal model of the Eddystone Lighthouse on green marble and oak plinth, 33cm, cased.
172. A pair of large oyster shells painted with SS Europa in sail, and with sails furled, 20cm and 18cm high.
173. A late 19th/early 20th century diorama model depicting an English three-masted schooner, a French two-masted schooner and a cutter in a choppy sea with three French lighthouses, (repainted), 103cm wide, 59cm high. |
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174. An elephant's foot and a rhinoceros' foot.
175. A painted ostrich egg, "Sunset, Table Mountain, Cape Town" and an emu egg, (2).
176. An ostrich foot mounted as a table lamp.
177. A deer slot mounted on an oak shield, marked "Quantock Stag Hounds, 13th October 1941, ELW".
178. A Chokwe Chihonga Belgian Congo dance mask, 33cm high.
179. A 20th century dumb waiter in the form of a Moroccan figure in a red tunic, 93cm high.
180. A leaded light window depicting an armorial and motto 'Quo Fata Dorant', 53cm x 68cm, in teak frame. |
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181. A cast iron doorstop in the form of Napoleon standing on a rectangular stepped base, 36cm high.
182. A Victorian gold mounted deer leg bone and slot, (possibly foetal), 7.7cm long, in shagreen case, 8.5cm long.
183. A necklace of forty-three carved bone skulls.
184. An oak cased brass mounted barograph with thermometer and barometer, case 36cm x 23cm x 22.5cm. |
Oak cased barograph. |
185. A laboratory brass mounted barograph by Casella, numbered 950/1050, case 36cm x 22cm x 26cm. |
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186. A Regency circular convex mirror, the moulded ball frame decorated with husks and surmounted by an eagle, 100cm x 64cm. |
Regency circular convex mirror. |
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CERAMICS AND GLASSWARE
191. A large Troika Double Slab table lamp of waisted form with moulded decoration in green and blue colours, 35cm high, painted mark beneath, "E.W". |
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192. A similar table lamp, 36cm high. |
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193. A modern Continental majolica two-handled baluster vase, 45.5cm high.
194. A late 19th century Chinese bottle vase decorated overall with dragons, character mark beneath, 25cm high, (converted to a table lamp). |
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195. A 19th century Chinese tankard of waisted form decorated with flowering shrubs and landscape, 15cm high and a cylindrical mug, 13cm, both a/f and a coffee cup, (3). |
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196. A 19th century Staffordshire chocolate pot and cover on stand, with overall blue and white foliate transfer decoration within gilt borders, and other pieces.
197. A pair of Continental blue and white trencher salts, 9cm x 7cm, (2). |
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198. A Coalport blue and gilt writhen baluster pot decorated with spiders webs amongst grasses, printed mark and painted mark "A6139" beneath, 8.5cm high. |
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199. A Royal Worcester figurine 'Thursday's Child has far to go', No 3260, 16.5cm high, black factory mark, date code for 1954. |
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200. A Royal Worcester figurine, "Egypt", No.3066, 15cm high, black factory mark. |
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201. An unmarked porcelain figure of a young boy wearing a blue hat, tie, shorts and shoes with a white cat on a blue and beige base, similar to Royal Worcester figurine 'September', No 3457, 12.1cm high. |
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202. A Royal Worcester figurine, 'Four Eyed Fish', No 3573, black factory mark, date code for 1959, (damaged and restored).
203. A late Victorian Royal Worcester figurine of a young boy carrying a basket on his shoulder, dressed in Dickensian clothes and standing in front of a tree stump, decorated gilt and white, 25cm high, puce factory mark, date code for 1882, impressed factory mark, 880 and T8, (damaged to thumb of one hand). |
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204. A Minton 'Secessionist' vase with tubeline stylised floral decoration on a red and green ground, printed factory mark, No 46 and etched 3548 on base, 15.5cm high. |
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205. A Royal Doulton stoneware jardinière decorated with brown leaves on a mottled green/brown ground, 17cm high, 19cm diameter, impressed factory mark, 2109 and initials UBW.
206. A pair of late 19th/early 20th century Satsuma baluster vases decorated with panels of Samurai courtiers and cranes, 32cm high. |
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207. Van Hasselt & Co, an early 20th century painted terracotta figure depicting Rebecca holding a water urn, metal maker's label beneath, 59cm high. |
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208. A Japanese Satsuma tall Koro and cover in the form of a pagoda on a column and octagonal base, 37cm high, also a small polychrome decorated compressed baluster vase, 20cm, (2). |
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209. A late 19th/early 20th century Canton baluster vase, 20cm high and a European porcelain bowl painted with an abbey and pastoral scene, 10cm high, (2).
210. A late 19th/early 20th century Imari plate of dished form typically decorated with panels of flowers, 12cm diameter and a small Imari plate, (2).
211. A pair of late 19th/early 20th century Imari baluster vases, 32cm high, (one a/f), and a pair of late Japanese double-gourd vases decorated in Imari colours, 17cm high, (4).
212. A Royal Worcester part coffee service in black and gilt colours with enamelled silver teaspoons, in fitted box, (three cups lacking, box damaged).
213. A Copeland Spode Italian pattern foot bath, 44cm wide, 23cm high, (old staple repair). |
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214. A pair of Staffordshire black and white seated hounds with gilt collar and padlock, 19cm high.
215. A Worcester teacup and saucer decorated in gilt and blue, the saucer with blue crescent mark.
216. A late 19th century Imari baluster planter decorated in typical colours, 15cm high, 20cm diameter and other Oriental ceramics.
217. An 18th century ale glass with bell shaped bowl, faceted knopped stem and scalloped spreading foot, 16cm high.
218. A 19th century heavy cut glass jug, 23cm high, a small hobnail cut bowl, 9cm diameter and other pieces. |
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219. A set of eight cut and engraved liqueur glasses and other engraved and cut wine glasses.
220 – 224 No lots
JEWELLERY
225. An enamelled gilt metal dragonfly clip and a quantity of costume jewellery.
226. A quantity of costume jewellery.
227. A 9ct gold belcher link guard chain, 27.4g.
228. Three half sovereigns, all converted to earrings, (soldered), gross wt 16.6g.
229. A 9ct gold locket with horseshoe decoration on gold chain, total wt 11.00g.
230. A choker of four strings of graduated cultured pearls with pearl cluster 14ct white gold clasp (needs re-stringing).
231. A pair of cultured pearl drop earrings.
232. A string of graduated cultured pearls with paste set clasp.
233. A similar lot with marcasite set clasp.
234. A Victorian locket back brooch of quatrefoil form, box (a/f).
235. A Victorian 9ct gold bar brooch with seed pearl set heart motif, (a/f), and a small stickpin with cultured pearl and turquoise flower-head cluster. (2)
236. A five stone diamond ring, the graduated brilliant and 8/8 cut stones in 18ct gold mount.
237. A 9ct gold locket back brooch set seed pearls and sapphire.
238. An 18ct gold ring set five old brilliant cut diamonds.
239. An amethyst and diamond square cluster ring, claw set a step-cut amethyst within a border of sixteen 8/8 cut diamonds in 18ct yellow gold mount.
240. A 22ct gold wedding band, 8.2g.
241. A diamond cluster ring set brilliant and 8/8 cut diamonds in 18ct gold mount.
242. A sapphire and white stone cluster ring with 9ct gold mount.
243. A 9ct gold brooch of scrolling design set a cultured pearl and four rubies.
244. A silver beetle brooch set agate, a Continental silver fleur de lys brooch, a green chalcedony bead and gold chain necklace and other items.
245. A 9ct gold ring set an oval fire opal between two pairs of brilliant cut diamonds.
246. A Continental silver bee brooch set circular amethyst and marcasites and three other marcasite set brooches.
247. A citrine and marcasite set wreath brooch, two similarly set rings, two bangles and other items.
248. A 9ct gold cross-over ring set two lines of round cut rubies and two lines of graduated brilliant and 8/8 cut diamonds.
249. A Continental silver butterfly brooch set various coloured gemstones and marcasites, (one setting vacant), another silver butterfly brooch and other items.
250. A 9ct gold bracelet of hollow curb links with padlock clasp, 20.5g.
251. An Edwardian green paste and 8/8 cut diamond oval cluster ring, in 18ct gold mount.
252. A South African 1894 1 pond coin mounted as a brooch, (a/f), gross wt 9.9g.
253. A 15ct gold heart shaped pendant set sapphire and diamond cluster on 15ct gold chain, total wt 9.2g.
254. An amethyst dress ring, a 9ct gold pin, a gold-fronted brooch and a gold-plated hinged bangle.
255. A solitaire diamond ring, the brilliant cut diamond set between diamond set shoulders in 9ct gold mount.
256. An Irish bog oak brooch with Irish harp within an oval border, an enamelled white metal box, a necklace of simulated pearls and other items.
257. A solitaire diamond ring, the brilliant cut diamond in cross-over mount marked 18ct and platinum.
258. A Victorian brooch of marquise shape set rose cut garnets.
259. A pair of 9ct gold knot ear studs, 3.2g and another pair of earrings.
260. A blue topaz and diamond cluster ring with 9ct gold mount.
261. An 18ct yellow gold bar brooch channel set twenty-two brilliant cut diamonds.
262. A sapphire and diamond ring claw set an oval sapphire between two brilliant cut diamonds in 18ct gold mount.
263. A 9ct gold circular locket with engraved decoration and other items.
264. A 9ct gold hinged bangle with floral decoration, 16g.
265. A Victorian hinged bangle in the form of two twisted bands separated by a panel set three sapphires and one diamond, (one setting vacant) between two diamond points, gross wt 12.3g, boxed.
266. A Victorian pendant claw set a large oval amethyst of good colour with pearl drop below and supported on two chains below a pearl bead, on later gold chain.
267. A 9ct gold guard chain of double-belcher links, 16.5g.
268. An 18ct gold ring set five graduated old brilliant cut diamonds.
269. Two lava cameo brooches of classical women's heads and three silver brooches.
270. A sapphire and diamond half hoop ring alternately set four sapphires and three diamonds in 9ct gold mount.
271. A large shell cameo brooch in gilt metal mount and a Victorian bracelet of hinged semi-circular hardstone plaques with white metal mounts, (a/f). (2)
272. A Georgian mourning ring of marquise shape, the hair locket front with two tresses of hair, each with a gold monogram, the reverse inscribed 'M Warren ob. 5 April 1788 Ag 21, Georg Julian (?) ob. 22nd April 1788 Ag 23.
273. A gilt metal buckle of Art Nouveau design enamelled in blue in a design of leaves and tendrils, a paste necklace of baroque design and a white paste set guard chain converted to a necklace. (3)
274. A silver button pierced and embossed in the design of a mythical beast, by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1899, two silver buttons each with gold overlay in the form of a bee, (converted to earrings), eleven various cut steel buttons and two others.
275. A sapphire and diamond ring claw set an oval sapphire between two brilliant cut diamonds in 18ct gold mount.
276. A solitaire diamond ring claw set a brilliant cut diamond in 18ct yellow gold and platinum mount.
277. A ladies 9ct gold cased wristwatch with rectangular mother of pearl dial, a silver ballerina brooch and a garnet and white stone ring, (3).
278. An Edwardian bar brooch set sapphire and two pearls, a 15ct gold bar brooch set a single pearl, an Edwardian 9ct gold pendant and another brooch, unmarked. (4)
279. An Edwardian wreath pendant alternately set six peridots and seed pearls around a pendant peridot and seed pearl cluster, on gold neck chain, boxed.
280. A gold front and back locket on chain, a gold crucifix on chain and another crucifix pendant, total wt 6.8g. (3)
281. A Victorian silver half Albert watch chain with tassel, a silver hinged bangle with gold decoration and an unmarked double curb link guard chain.
282. A diamond ring set two brilliant cut diamonds in 9ct gold mount.
283. A 9ct gold signet ring with Masonic motif, 6.3g.
284. A 9ct rose gold curblink Albert watch chain, 16.5g
285. An Edwardian unmarked yellow and white metal bar brooch centrally set a flower-head cluster of seven brilliant cut diamonds in millegrain settings.
286. An emerald and diamond dress ring, collet set a step cut emerald between shoulders channel set six princess cut diamonds in two lines, in 18ct gold mount.
287. An Edwardian 9ct gold brooch with locket back, set two pearls and a red stone, boxed.
288. A cased set of 9ct gold cufflinks and four dress studs with engraved decoration, total wt 7.9g, (one cufflink a/f).
289. An emerald and diamond cluster ring claw set a step cut emerald within a border of twelve brilliant cut diamonds in 18ct yellow gold mount.
290. A 9ct gold Albert watch chain of graduated curb links, 53.6g.
291. A silver gilt Masonic ball fob.
292 – 294 No lots
COINS
295. A 1912 sovereign.
296. A 1914 sovereign.
297. A 1909 half sovereign.
298. A 1914 half sovereign.
299. A Guernsey 25 Pounds Gold Jubilee coin, cased.
300. A 1906 sovereign.
301. A 1910 half sovereign.
302. An 1878 sovereign.
WATCHES
303. A silver cased open face pocket watch with white enamel dial, Roman numerals and second subsidiary, and a silver curblink Albert watch chain.
304. Two Continental silver cased wristwatches, (a/f) and a silver half Albert watch chain.
305. A Continental silver cased keyless centre seconds stopwatch, the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals and second and minute subsidiaries.
306. A silver cased keywind pocket watch with white enamel dial, second subsidiary and numbered fusée movement, on silver watch chain.
307. A keyless open face pocket watch with gold plated case.
308. A ladies Continental keyless pocket watch with 9ct gold engraved case and white enamel dial decorated with gold scrolls, boxed.
309. Rolex, a ladies 9ct gold cased wristwatch, the square dial with baton numerals on gold fancy link bracelet, cased.
310. A Continental silver cased keywind pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and seconds subsidiary with white metal fancy link half Albert watch chain, key and various fobs.
311. E Fear, an 18ct gold cased keywind open face pocket watch with white enamel dial, Roman numerals and second subsidiary over fusée movement, the dial and movement signed E. Fear, Bristol Bridge, Bristol and numbered 14348, the engine turned gold case hallmarked for London 1869.
312. A pocket watch by Millikin & Lawley, four other pocket watches and a small quantity of costume jewellery, hat pins, cufflinks, etc in a jewellery box.
313 – 314 No lots
SILVER, SILVER PLATE AND WHITE METAL
315. A silver plated tray, 60cm x 21.5cm, three plated tureens and covers and a horn handled spoon and fork.
316. A pair of silver plated tureens, a galleried tray, 61cm x 23cm, a pair of rectangular salvers and a circular tray.
317. A pair of plated bottle coasters by Gladwin, Sheffield.
318. A pair of plated square-based candle sticks, two plated trays and other plated ware.
319. A silver plated Chippendale style salver on four feet, a cased set of fish servers and other items.
320. A silver plated eggolier, a plated three-piece tea service, an inkwell and other plated ware.
321. A cut glass claret jugof slender proportions with silver plated mounts, 33cm high and a six-piece harlequin cruet set with silver plate mounts and stand, 29cm high, (2).
322. A silver plated four-branch candelabra, a spirit kettle on stand and other plated ware.
323. A modern four-piece silver dressing table set, a silver hair tidy with enamelled top on three legs, Birmingham 1925, (a/f) and a pair of silver napkin rings, London 1909.
324. A Victorian silver coffee potof baluster form heavily embossed with flowers and foliage, on four shell and scroll feet, London, 1839, maker John James Keith, 22cm high ___30oz.
325. A 19th century Continental desk seal in the form of a bust of Bacchus raised on a plinth bearing indistinct import marks and hallmarks for Chester 1902.
326. A pair of 19th century French poultry skewers, the finials with acanthus terminals.
327. A white metal poultry skewer with game bird finial, 26cm.
328. A Continental silver circular trinket box, the lid heavily embossed with cherubs, arrows, and a quiver of flowers, with embossed and engraved sides, indistinct marks to base, 11cm diameter___6½oz.
329. A Dutch white metal spoon with embossed decoration, (a/f), a small embossed silver ashtray and a spoon.
330. An Indian or Burmese silver container of roughly spherical form, embossed overall with figures, temples, animals and flowers, 8.5cm diameter.
331. Four various silver napkin rings and a small silver candlestick with loaded base, London 1920, 10cm high, (a/f).
332. A silver rectangular cigarette box, Birmingham 1925, 14cm wide.
333. A silver embossed watch holder, 12cm x 10cm, (a/f), Sheffield 1898 with wooden base and plated pocket watch.
334. A silver shell-shaped jam dish, Sheffield 1908, and knife, cased, a silver top glass bottle with stopper, 11cm high and other items.
335. A silver circular Chippendale style card tray, 16cm diameter, London 1924___5oz.
336. A sterling silver compact, a modern silver pierced dish and other items___8oz.
337. An Elkington & Co silver cocktail shaker of plain form, Birmingham 1937, 20cm high___11.5oz.
338. A pair of silver napkin rings with embossed decoration, Birmingham 1893, two other napkin rings and a dessert spoon___3oz.
339. A small silver trophy cup, Birmingham 1932, 9cm high, a glass dressing table bottle with embossed silver mount and top, 10cm high, London 1906 and other items.
340. A cased set of six silver teaspoons, Sheffield 1954___2oz.
341. A silver teapot of oval bellied form with engraved decoration of birds and vines, London, 1806, gross wt 18½oz.
342. A good quality Victorian silver topped dressing table jar inset with turquoise around a gold monogrammed disc, London 1868, another, similar and a small cut glass silver topped jar. (3)
343. A Continental '800' silver maté straw with embossed decoration and mouth piece marked 18k, a pair of small silver ashtrays and other small silver.
344. Three silver Art Nouveau buttons embossed with a classical figure and harp, Birmingham 1905, a miniature silver-backed mirror, a miniature silver trophy on stand, (a/f) and other items.
345. A four-piece silver backed dressing table set of Art Deco design, Birmingham 1944-46, (a/f), a plain silver backed hand mirror, Birmingham, date rubbed, and a pair of ivory backed hair brushes.
346. An Art Deco cut glass powder bowl of compressed circular form with engine turned silver mounts and lid, 14cm diameter.
347. Four bright cut teaspoons, London, 1784 and two others, ___2oz.
348. An engine turned silver cigarette box, Birmingham 1939, an engine turned silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1938, a silver napkin ring, Sheffield 1922 and an egg cup.
349. S Mordan & Co, a white metal propelling pencil with engraved and chased decoration, a small white metal desk seal in the form of a Cupid, another seal with agate handle and a sterling silver "Yard O Led" propelling pencil.
350. A pair of silver salts of boat shape embossed with leaves, Birmingham 1894 and a silver butter dish of scallop form with glass liner, Birmingham 1906. (3)
351. A pair of silver dwarf candlesticks, Birmingham 1965, a pair of silver goblets, Birmingham 1967 and two modern silver plain napkin rings, (weighable silver 6.5g).
352. A pair of silver handled fish eaters, a Continental silver chain mail purse, a plated glass perfume atomiser, two silver pencils and other items.
353. A capstan inkwell with reeded borders and glass liner, 12.5cm diameter, Chester 1909.
354. A silver trophy cup with inscription dated 1926, Birmingham, date mark rubbed, 16cm high, 6.5g.
355. A beaten silver watch holder with circular disc engraved with a running hound, Birmingham 1907, containing a keyless pocket watch with eight-day movement.
356. A circular cut glass powder bowl with engine turned silver lid, Birmingham 1937.
357. A silver embossed pen tray with wavy edge, London 1900.
358. A silver cased pencil by S Mordan & Co, a propelling pencil with spiral embossed silver handle, a similar pen and a small silver propelling pencil, loop detached. (4)
359. Two small silver toast racks, Sheffield 1933 and 1943___3½ oz.
360. A silver rectangular dressing table tray with embossed floral and leaf decoration, Chester, 1905, ___12oz.
361. A silver plain swing-handled cake basket with reeded edge and oval foot, Sheffield, 1920, ___15 oz.
362. A silver three-piece tea service of plain octagonal form, Sheffield, 1936, gross wt ___38oz.
363. A Mappin & Webb silver shell shaped butter dish, Sheffield, 1932, a modern silver meat skewer, (engraved inscription), and a pair of spirit labels, total wt ___5 oz.
364. A silver miniature stepladder, 5.5cm high.
365. A pair of George IV loaded silver candlesticks with embossed decoration, Sheffield, 1822.
366. A silver sugar caster of baluster form with pierced domed top, Sheffield, 1938.
367. A miniature silver chafing dish with engraved lid on four feet with wood handle, Birmingham, 1970.
368. A silver coffee pot and matching hot water jug, each with cast scrolling border and circular foot, Birmingham, 1927, total wt ___ 25.5oz.
369. A pair of silver sauce boats with scalloped edges and scroll handles, Birmingham, 1932 ___6½oz.
370. A four-piece silver cruet, comprising: two salts and a mustard pot with liners and a pepper, each with wavy rims and on three feet, with non-matching spoons.
371. A small engine turned silver cigarette box, Birmingham, 1931 and a pair of silver handled ivory glove stretchers, Birmingham, 1891, (2).
372. A pair of small loaded silver candlesticks with bobbin turned stems, Birmingham, 1922, 13cm high.
373. A small silver model of a figure in a troika, Victorian import marks, 8,5cm long.
374. A silver dish of lobed form with embossed and pierced decoration, on three ball feet, Birmingham, 1899, 16cm diameter ___4 oz..
375. A cased set of two silver boat-shaped pedestal salts with ribbed decoration and wavy rims, with matching spoon, Birmingham, 1900 and one other spoon.
376. A set of six silver teaspoons and sugar tongs with scroll and foliate finials, London, 1900.
377. A Georgian silver wirework toast rack raised on four ball feet, maker's mark rubbed, Sheffield, 1818 ___7oz.
378. A silver vesta case, Chester, 1897, a silver topped tea caddy, Birmingham, 1900 and other items.
379. A cased set of twelve silver handled dessert eaters with shell terminals, Sheffield, 1907.
380. Six Victorian fiddle pattern table forks, maker Charles Lias, London, 1845 ___14 oz.
381. A silver cased dressing table clock with rectangular base and shaped outline encompassing an 8-day movement, 14cm high, Chester 1911.
382. A modern silver topped cut glass atomiser and a collection of silver topped dressing table bottles and accessories, (mainly a/f).
383. A square silver compact with engine turned engraving, Birmingham 1937.
384. A Georgian gentleman's silver dressing table set comprising a cylindrical pot and cover, a pair of smaller similar boxes, two unmarked cologne bottles, all with engraved hound, and a similar shaving brush and holder, maker William Pugh, London 1809. (6) |
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385. A pair of silver mounted boar tusks, each with candle sconces and lobed octagonal base, Sheffield 1905. |
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Explanation of Picture Cataloguing Terms
a. Any statement as to authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, provenance and condition is a statement or opinion and is not to be taken as a statement or representation of fact. Eldreds reserve the right, in forming their opinion, to consult and rely upon any expert or authority considered by them to be reliable.
b. A picture catalogued with the forename(s) and surname of the painter is in our opinion a work by that artist; e.g. Joseph Mallord William Turner. When an artist’s forename(s) in not known, a series of asterisks followed by the surname of the artist, whether proceeded by an initial or not, indicates that in our opinion the work is by the artist.
c. A picture catalogued as Attributed to …… is, in our opinion, probably a work by the artist.
d. A picture catalogued as Studio of .….. is, in our opinion, a work from the studio of the artist which may or may not have been executed under his direction.
e. A picture catalogued as Circle of …… is, in our opinion, a work of the period of the artist executed under his immediate influence.
f. A picture catalogued as Follower of …… is, in our opinion, a work by a painter working in the artist’s style, contemporary or nearly contemporary, but not necessarily his pupil.
g. A picture catalogued as Manner of …… is, in our opinion, a work in a style related to that of the artist, but of a later date.
h. A picture catalogued as School accompanied by the name of a place or country and a date means that, in our opinion, the picture was executed at that time and in that location; e.g. Flemish School, 17th Century.
i. A picture catalogued as After …… is, in our opinion, a copy of any date after a work by that artist.
j. The term signed and/or dated and/or inscribed means that, in our opinion, the signature and/or date and/or inscription are from the hand of the artist.
k. The term bears signature and/or dated and/or inscription means that, in our opinion, the artist’s name and/or date and/or inscription have been added by another hand.
l. All references to signature, inscriptions and dates refer to the present state of the work.
m. Dimensions are given height before width.
