Sale of Antiques & Art
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PLEASE NOTE: We have changed our Buyer's Premium on all lots. This will now be 24%
inclusive of VAT, on the hammer price.
Lots: 829-878 of 878
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Lot 829
A Chinese bronze metal censer of compressed form, with pierced handles, on three feet, 23cm diameter.
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A Chinese bronze metal censer of compressed form, with pierced handles, on three feet, 23cm diameter.
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 830
An early-20th century Chinese brass oil lamp base/pedestal of knopped form, applied with dragons, prunus and cranes, the pierced and compressed base decorated with horned mythical beasts, 110cm high, base 40cm diameter.
Estimate: £60 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
An early-20th century Chinese brass oil lamp base/pedestal of knopped form, applied with dragons, prunus and cranes, the pierced and compressed base decorated with horned mythical beasts, 110cm high, base 40cm diameter.
Estimate: £60 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 831
A collection of 19th century Chinese mother-of-pearl loo counters, comprising 40 x circular (2-6cm diameter), 18 x rectangular (3.1 x 2.2cm) and 62 x oblong (4.5 x 1.6cm), (120).
Estimate: £50 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A collection of 19th century Chinese mother-of-pearl loo counters, comprising 40 x circular (2-6cm diameter), 18 x rectangular (3.1 x 2.2cm) and 62 x oblong (4.5 x 1.6cm), (120).
Estimate: £50 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 832
A Victorian needlework sampler decorated with royal cipher, prayer, vases of flowers, animals, Masonic temple and pillars, by Ann Hitchens, Age 10, 1838, 51 x 51cm, (three small perforations, faded overall).
Estimate: £100 - 150 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A Victorian needlework sampler decorated with royal cipher, prayer, vases of flowers, animals, Masonic temple and pillars, by Ann Hitchens, Age 10, 1838, 51 x 51cm, (three small perforations, faded overall).
Estimate: £100 - 150 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 833
A Victorian needlework sampler by Ann Hitchens, Age 12, 1840, decorated with frontis piece To Judith with Divine Judgement, 40 x 30cm, (faded overall).
Estimate: £80 - 120 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A Victorian needlework sampler by Ann Hitchens, Age 12, 1840, decorated with frontis piece To Judith with Divine Judgement, 40 x 30cm, (faded overall).
Estimate: £80 - 120 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 834
An early-19th century silk-work double globe-form map of the world signed 'E Blundell 1825', 24 x 41cm, (perforations and border damage).
Estimate: £30 - 50 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
An early-19th century silk-work double globe-form map of the world signed 'E Blundell 1825', 24 x 41cm, (perforations and border damage).
Estimate: £30 - 50 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 835
A Victorian needlework silk sampler, depicting a vase of flowers within a flower head and leaf border, by Mary Crane Face It Aged 12 Years 1805, 32 x 27cm, (in modern frame).
Estimate: £100 - 200 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A Victorian needlework silk sampler, depicting a vase of flowers within a flower head and leaf border, by Mary Crane Face It Aged 12 Years 1805, 32 x 27cm, (in modern frame).
Estimate: £100 - 200 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 836
A set of seven nesting brass weights, including lid, catch and hinge damaged, calibrated ¼ - 16oz, 4.5cm high, 7cm diameter.
Estimate: £20 - 30 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A set of seven nesting brass weights, including lid, catch and hinge damaged, calibrated ¼ - 16oz, 4.5cm high, 7cm diameter.
Estimate: £20 - 30 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 837
A ship model in a dimple bottle, 'The Fowey Lugger FY54', detail includes a gull and fishing buoy, the model approximately 15cm, 20cm overall.
Estimate: £20 - 30 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A ship model in a dimple bottle, 'The Fowey Lugger FY54', detail includes a gull and fishing buoy, the model approximately 15cm, 20cm overall.
Estimate: £20 - 30 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 838
A Smith's Astral brass bulkhead clock with red-painted second hand, the seconds dial with painted hour subsidiary dial, numbered AP160174, 16cm diameter, on later wood panel.
Estimate: £60 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A Smith's Astral brass bulkhead clock with red-painted second hand, the seconds dial with painted hour subsidiary dial, numbered AP160174, 16cm diameter, on later wood panel.
Estimate: £60 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 839
A Victorian tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl-inlaid card case of foliate design, 10 x 8cm.
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A Victorian tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl-inlaid card case of foliate design, 10 x 8cm.
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 840
A 19th century leather fire bucket with metal studs and bindings, handle lacking, transfer worn, 30cm high and another bucket, (damaged), (2).
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A 19th century leather fire bucket with metal studs and bindings, handle lacking, transfer worn, 30cm high and another bucket, (damaged), (2).
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 841
A 19th century bronze profile bust of Oliver Cromwell applied to a bronze plaque, with hanger, unsigned, 15 x 11cm.
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A 19th century bronze profile bust of Oliver Cromwell applied to a bronze plaque, with hanger, unsigned, 15 x 11cm.
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 842
A 19th century Russian icon, the silver mounted depiction of St Nicholas with painted face and hands, marked 1880, probably Aleksander Mukhin, 5.5 x 4.5cm, (damage to silver frame) and a later printed tin icon, 6.5 x 5.5cm, (2).
Estimate: £50 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A 19th century Russian icon, the silver mounted depiction of St Nicholas with painted face and hands, marked 1880, probably Aleksander Mukhin, 5.5 x 4.5cm, (damage to silver frame) and a later printed tin icon, 6.5 x 5.5cm, (2).
Estimate: £50 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 843
An 18th century tortoiseshell and gold piqué snuff box the oval lid inlaid with a town and seascape with boats, birds, insects and sun rising in the background, simple foliate inlay to base, 9 x 7cm, typed card within, With Best Wishes from Queen Mary, ("Xmas 1950" in later biro). Provenance: By descent from vendor's grandfather, Sir Owen Morshead, Royal Librarian, 1926-1958.
Estimate: £300 - 500 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
An 18th century tortoiseshell and gold piqué snuff box the oval lid inlaid with a town and seascape with boats, birds, insects and sun rising in the background, simple foliate inlay to base, 9 x 7cm, typed card within, With Best Wishes from Queen Mary, ("Xmas 1950" in later biro). Provenance: By descent from vendor's grandfather, Sir Owen Morshead, Royal Librarian, 1926-1958.
Estimate: £300 - 500 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 844
A modern John Jaques & Son Ltd croquet set in box, appears little used.
Estimate: £50 - 70 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A modern John Jaques & Son Ltd croquet set in box, appears little used.
Estimate: £50 - 70 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 845
A W. Leuchars, London coromandel wood brass bound dressing case of rectangular shape with J Bramah lock and flush brass handles, fitted for mirror, having lift-out tray, bottles and fitments lacking, 30.5cm wide, 15cm high, 22.5cm deep.
Estimate: £50 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A W. Leuchars, London coromandel wood brass bound dressing case of rectangular shape with J Bramah lock and flush brass handles, fitted for mirror, having lift-out tray, bottles and fitments lacking, 30.5cm wide, 15cm high, 22.5cm deep.
Estimate: £50 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 846
A Victorian meerschaum pipe in the form of a hand holding a bowl, with white metal mount and damaged sectional amber mouthpiece, in fitted case.
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A Victorian meerschaum pipe in the form of a hand holding a bowl, with white metal mount and damaged sectional amber mouthpiece, in fitted case.
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 847
A brass combination puzzle box the hinged lid with twin circular Roman numeral dials and sliding catch, 8.4.5cm, unopened.
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A brass combination puzzle box the hinged lid with twin circular Roman numeral dials and sliding catch, 8.4.5cm, unopened.
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 848
A collection of mid-20th century wooden printing blocks, various print sizes and fonts.
Estimate: £60 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A collection of mid-20th century wooden printing blocks, various print sizes and fonts.
Estimate: £60 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 849
A 19th/20th century carved wood Black Forest tobacco jar and cover in the form of a seated bear, with hinged head and glass eyes, 24cm high, (old repair to one leg).
Estimate: £100 - 200 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A 19th/20th century carved wood Black Forest tobacco jar and cover in the form of a seated bear, with hinged head and glass eyes, 24cm high, (old repair to one leg).
Estimate: £100 - 200 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 850
A pair of early-20th century brass jardinière stands, 70cm high, 30cm diameter, (2).
Estimate: £50 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A pair of early-20th century brass jardinière stands, 70cm high, 30cm diameter, (2).
Estimate: £50 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 851
Taxidermy, a good Victorian example of a Golden Eagle, head facing right, standing with wings folded, on rocks with lichen, heather and grasses, within an ebonised glazed case, on ebonised table having turned tapered legs with brass and ceramic castors, eagle measures approximately 40cm high, case 80cm high, 66cm wide, 43cm deep, overall height (including stand), 152cm.
Estimate: £1000 - 1500 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Taxidermy, a good Victorian example of a Golden Eagle, head facing right, standing with wings folded, on rocks with lichen, heather and grasses, within an ebonised glazed case, on ebonised table having turned tapered legs with brass and ceramic castors, eagle measures approximately 40cm high, case 80cm high, 66cm wide, 43cm deep, overall height (including stand), 152cm.
Estimate: £1000 - 1500 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 852
An early-20th century feather collage picture depicting a Northern Flicker (American Woodpecker), perched on a branch of prunus, 49 x 34cm.
Estimate: £30 - 50 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
An early-20th century feather collage picture depicting a Northern Flicker (American Woodpecker), perched on a branch of prunus, 49 x 34cm.
Estimate: £30 - 50 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 853
A Record No. 042 shoulder plane, (some corrosion).
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A Record No. 042 shoulder plane, (some corrosion).
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 854
A Marples No. 48 box gouge, an Ashley gouge with boxwood handle and another by J Adie, stamped with square and compasses, (3).
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A Marples No. 48 box gouge, an Ashley gouge with boxwood handle and another by J Adie, stamped with square and compasses, (3).
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 855
A rosewood and iron block plane with bronze wedge stamped Slaters, Ayr, rosewood infills and Marples iron, 34cm, (handle damaged, corrosion to sole and sides).
Estimate: £100 - 200 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A rosewood and iron block plane with bronze wedge stamped Slaters, Ayr, rosewood infills and Marples iron, 34cm, (handle damaged, corrosion to sole and sides).
Estimate: £100 - 200 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 856
An Arts & Crafts copper box with hinged lid and wood-lined interior, with applied strap-work decoration to the exterior, the top and sides centred with iridescent blue/green roundels, over strut feet, 20cm wide, 14cm deep, 5cm high.
Estimate: £60 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
An Arts & Crafts copper box with hinged lid and wood-lined interior, with applied strap-work decoration to the exterior, the top and sides centred with iridescent blue/green roundels, over strut feet, 20cm wide, 14cm deep, 5cm high.
Estimate: £60 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 857
A Chinese silk-work wall hanging depicting two cranes standing among waterlilies, 110 x 59cm, (damages) and two similar hangings, (3).
Estimate: £100 - 150 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A Chinese silk-work wall hanging depicting two cranes standing among waterlilies, 110 x 59cm, (damages) and two similar hangings, (3).
Estimate: £100 - 150 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 858
After Juan Clara, 'Pulling The Cat's Tail', bronzed metal sculpture, green patination, 21cm high, 24cm including base.
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
After Juan Clara, 'Pulling The Cat's Tail', bronzed metal sculpture, green patination, 21cm high, 24cm including base.
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 859
A James Dixon & Sons twelve-gauge chamber brush with turned ebony handle, a small brass powder flask and shot flask and a CM Powers patent gun cleaner, the three-piece brass cleaning rod with concealed oil bottle and turned screw in the handle, (4).
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A James Dixon & Sons twelve-gauge chamber brush with turned ebony handle, a small brass powder flask and shot flask and a CM Powers patent gun cleaner, the three-piece brass cleaning rod with concealed oil bottle and turned screw in the handle, (4).
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 860
A composite full teaching skeleton, with colouring and notations.
Estimate: £100 - 150 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A composite full teaching skeleton, with colouring and notations.
Estimate: £100 - 150 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 861
A Victorian brass fire kerb of Art Nouveau design, 118cm long, fire irons and other items.
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A Victorian brass fire kerb of Art Nouveau design, 118cm long, fire irons and other items.
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 862
An early-20th century Japanese four-fold screen painted with a pair of cranes surrounded by flowering trees and water lilies, 200 x 170cm, (damages).
Estimate: £30 - 50 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
An early-20th century Japanese four-fold screen painted with a pair of cranes surrounded by flowering trees and water lilies, 200 x 170cm, (damages).
Estimate: £30 - 50 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 863
Arthur Morris, a yew carving of a nude woman in a kneeling position and resting her head on her hands, 66cm long, 32cm high.
Estimate: £80 - 120 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Arthur Morris, a yew carving of a nude woman in a kneeling position and resting her head on her hands, 66cm long, 32cm high.
Estimate: £80 - 120 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 864
Arthur Morris, a carved wood three-quarter length figure of a nude woman, her hands clasped behind her head, 71cm.
Estimate: £50 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Arthur Morris, a carved wood three-quarter length figure of a nude woman, her hands clasped behind her head, 71cm.
Estimate: £50 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 865
A Victorian copper street lamp hood by Foster & Pullen, Bradford, on cast iron bracket with glass panels, 108cm high.
Estimate: £30 - 50 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A Victorian copper street lamp hood by Foster & Pullen, Bradford, on cast iron bracket with glass panels, 108cm high.
Estimate: £30 - 50 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 866
An early-20th century brass and oak cribbage board in the form of a brass horse shoe mounted on an oak block, the card and marker drawer with stirrup handle, 17 x 14cm, 6cm high and a plated table lighter in the form of a jockey's cap, on tripod riding crops and horseshoe base, 12cm high, (one crop damaged), (2).
Estimate: £60 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
An early-20th century brass and oak cribbage board in the form of a brass horse shoe mounted on an oak block, the card and marker drawer with stirrup handle, 17 x 14cm, 6cm high and a plated table lighter in the form of a jockey's cap, on tripod riding crops and horseshoe base, 12cm high, (one crop damaged), (2).
Estimate: £60 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 867
Three small Cairo ware dishes, 13cm, 18cm and 20cm diameter, (3).
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Three small Cairo ware dishes, 13cm, 18cm and 20cm diameter, (3).
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 868
Three bottles of Cockburns vintage Port, 1970, one capsule perforated, no visible seepage, levels good, (3).
Estimate: £80 - 120 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Three bottles of Cockburns vintage Port, 1970, one capsule perforated, no visible seepage, levels good, (3).
Estimate: £80 - 120 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 869
Domaine Lucien Barrot et Fils, 1997, Chateau Neuf du Pape, 150cl, mid-neck, one bottle.
Estimate: £20 - 30 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Domaine Lucien Barrot et Fils, 1997, Chateau Neuf du Pape, 150cl, mid-neck, one bottle.
Estimate: £20 - 30 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 870
An unusual pair of bronze signalling canons, each 55cm barrel with Victorian cipher, supported by a walnut carriage with elevation adjustment wheel, on wooden wheels with hinged brass chocks, 56cm overall, the carriages 31cm long, 17cm high, (2).
Estimate: £800 - 1200 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
An unusual pair of bronze signalling canons, each 55cm barrel with Victorian cipher, supported by a walnut carriage with elevation adjustment wheel, on wooden wheels with hinged brass chocks, 56cm overall, the carriages 31cm long, 17cm high, (2).
Estimate: £800 - 1200 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 871
Three photographs of Plymouth tobacconist's shops: Albert Pengelly 102 Fore Street Devonport 1898, Bank of England Place 1919 and Octagon 1927, together with one of the firm's cash boxes, a Thropps Improved Tobacco Cutter and a pair of tortoiseshell-rimmed spectacles belonging to H Pengelly.
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Three photographs of Plymouth tobacconist's shops: Albert Pengelly 102 Fore Street Devonport 1898, Bank of England Place 1919 and Octagon 1927, together with one of the firm's cash boxes, a Thropps Improved Tobacco Cutter and a pair of tortoiseshell-rimmed spectacles belonging to H Pengelly.
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 872
A stoneware baluster tobacco jar with metal cover and transfer-printed 'Special Shag', 22cm high.
Estimate: £50 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A stoneware baluster tobacco jar with metal cover and transfer-printed 'Special Shag', 22cm high.
Estimate: £50 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 873
A pair of 19th century gilt gesso three-branch girandoles, 61cm high, 35cm wide, (2).
Estimate: £50 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A pair of 19th century gilt gesso three-branch girandoles, 61cm high, 35cm wide, (2).
Estimate: £50 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 874
A pair of gilt wood scroll and shell oval frames, each beaded bezel enclosing a later mirrored plate, 44 x 33cm.
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A pair of gilt wood scroll and shell oval frames, each beaded bezel enclosing a later mirrored plate, 44 x 33cm.
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 875
A shallow cast iron campana-shaped garden urn, 49cm diameter, 73cm high.
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A shallow cast iron campana-shaped garden urn, 49cm diameter, 73cm high.
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 876
A terracotta garden planter of slight bellied form, 56cm high, 46cm diameter and another, both encrusted with moss, (2).
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A terracotta garden planter of slight bellied form, 56cm high, 46cm diameter and another, both encrusted with moss, (2).
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 877
A cast concrete seated lion, 60cm high and a similar concrete lion, (2).
Estimate: £60 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A cast concrete seated lion, 60cm high and a similar concrete lion, (2).
Estimate: £60 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 878
A Cotswold stone staddle stone, the top 60cm diameter, total height 75cm.
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A Cotswold stone staddle stone, the top 60cm diameter, total height 75cm.
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
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