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Started 30 Sep 2017 11:00 BST
15-17 Jane Street Edinburgh Scotland EH6 5HE United KingdomLot
Description
1 A 1ate 19th century brass oil lamp with a large dimpled ruby glass shade. Shade height 26cm
2 A pair of late 19th century Continental pottery busts, probably Austrian, of a lady and gentleman, each in feathered hat, she wearing a ruff, he a chain of office, in polychrome enamels, on an integral plinth, bearing incised numerals verso. Height 42cm
3 A small Galle Cameo glass vase, c. 1900, with slender tapering neck, overlaid in amethyst to brown with blue against a pale yellow ground, bearing cameo signature. 10.5cm
4 A Herend porcelain group of two chickens, one perched on an egg, printed marks. Height 12cm
5 An early Victorian Minton Parian figure, Dorothea, by John Bell, bearing registration diamond, John Bell mark and inscribed faintly to the underside with date .../48. 34cm
6 A pair of Kutani porcelain vases, Meiji period, each of slender bottle form with elongated neck, each painted with a mother and children in a garden, the necks painted with birds and fans, with iron red and gilt seal mark. 35.5cm
7 A Kutani porcelain baluster vase, Meiji period, painted with a mother and children in a landscape, with six character mark. 27.5cm
8 A Meissen figure group, c. 1900, of two putti playing dice at a table, a basket of flowers at their feet, on an oval base modelled with rococo scrolls, underglaze blue mark, incised numbers F106, impressed number 23 (a few chips). Height 13.5cm
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A Meissen figure, late 19th century, from the Elements series, emblematic of fire, modelled as a putto stirring hot chocolate beside a hearth on an oval base modelled with rococo scrolls (losses to kettle and chocolate pot), underglaze blue mark, incised number C97 and impressed number 48. Height 10 ...[more]
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A Meissen figure group, late 19th century, emblematic of Autumn, of a boy and girl, she playing a lute, he seated on a sheaf of corn, on an oval base decorated with a band of stiff leaf, (chips), underglaze blue mark, incised number G92 and impressed number 6. Height 16cm
11 A Meissen porcelain group, of a young girl with a ram, on an oval base moulded with foliage, (losses, chips), underglaze blue mark, incised number G64 and impressed number 88. Height 14.5cm
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Two Meissen cabinet cups and saucers, one in the Blue Onion pattern, of quatrefoil shape, underglaze blue mark and painted numerals (20th century); the other in puce in the Indianische Blumen pattern, with underglaze blue mark and impressed numbers 22 and 15 (20th century). (2)
13 A Chinese porcelain baluster vase, Republican period, painted with a pair of landscape cartouches against a millefiori ground, with red seal mark. 25.5cm
15 An early 19th century green glass onion form bottle, with oval gilt painted cartouche. Height 24cm
16 A 19th century Seaton Pottery, Aberdeen, dairy bowl, the slip and sgraffito decoration on a red earthenware body with geometric patterns and inscribed "Mrs. J. Mackie, Redburn House, Prestonpans, Aug. 14th 1894". Diameter 40.5cm
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Two Egyptian turquoise faience amulets, one of a seated lion-headed goddess, the other a standing lion-headed deity (Sekhmet?), possibly c. 500BC, fitted with gilt-metal suspension rings, sold with letter from W.S. Lincoln & Son, Numismatists & Antiquaries, London, dated September 1924. 5cm
18 A pair of Meiji period Satsuma twin-handled vases, each with elongated tapering neck, foliate handles and the body painted with panels of courtly figures in a landscape, painted marks. 30cm
19 An English porcelain bowl, second quarter of the 19th century, possibly Coalport, painted to the interior and exterior with floral sprays within shaped cartouches against a cobalt blue and gilt foliate ground, unmarked (rim chip, restoration). Diameter 20cm
20 A large William Moorcroft Anemone pattern baluster vase, tubelined and painted against a shaded blue/green ground, with impressed marks and signature. 26cm
21 A large Islamic blue and white pottery bowl, 17th/18th century, painted to the well with a flower within an arcade of floral sprays, the exterior similarly decorated (extensively cracked and re-glued). Diameter 33cm
22 Three Indian gold coins, 1 Tola and two 1/2 Tolas (3), each stamped "Pure Gold Fine 9950". Total 23.4 grams
23 Three yellow metal coins, one Islamic, probably Indian (Mughal?); together with two engraved with deer and leaf spray of differing sizes. Total gross 21.7 grams
24 An 18th century Maltese 30 Tari coin, Emmanuel Pinto, 1757, mounted in a white metal stand cast as a panoply of arms, with stamped marks.
25 Approximately one hundred Roman coins of the 3rd century, all fair to fine condition
26 Ptolemy III 246-221 BC, large bronze coin
27 A tray of approximately thirty Roman coins, 3rd Century including Antoninianus silver coins, Follis and bronze coins, condition fine to very fine
28 An album containing approximately one hundred and forty Ancient and Roman coins, all in fairly poor to average condition mostly 3rd Century but some Egyptian etc
29 A page of twenty Roman coins, mostly 3rd and 4th centuries
30 A page of nineteen Roman coins, mostly Antoninianus mid 3rd century, some better quality very fine and more interesting
31 A page of twenty 3rd century Roman coins, mostly Antoninianus silver and base silver, one or two better
33 A mix of Byzantine, Gaelic and Roman coins, condition largely poor but some interesting and in slightly better condition.
34 Alexander the Great tetradrachm, condition fine+
35 Alexander the Great, drachm, condition very fine
36 A tetradrachm, very fine condition
37 Cleopatra (VIIth) tetradrachm, Alexandria (fair condition)
38 Ptolemy I tetradrachm, condition fine +
39 Diva Alexander money medallion, condition about VF
40 Marcus Aurelius money medallion, condition very fine+
41 Ariarathes VI drachm 130-116BC, condition about very fine
42 A group of Ancient coins, two Parthian drachms, three Darius coins etc (8)
43 Eight early Roman coins, two Claudius, four Neor, one Agrippa, One Nerva, mostly sestertii, condition varies VG to VF
44 Twenty mostly second century coins including twelve silver denari, Hadrian sestertius, Antoninus Pius, Marcus Aurelius etc, many in Very Fine+ condition
45 An interesting mix of approximately twenty coins of 1st century to the 5th century including denarii, two Antoninianus and Arcadius Siliqua in very fine condition
46 Four Roman coins, denarii, one Octavian and Mark Anthony, one Augustus and one Tiberius
47 Caligula sestertius, condition fine to very
fine-48 An Alexander the Great hemiobol, quiver type
49 Six Roman Republic coins, approx. 250BC to 80BC, all denarius coins, all in Fine and Very Fine condition
50 Julius Caesar, two denarii (non-portrait), condition fair to fine but uncommon
51 Eleven Ancient coins, Syracuse, Egypt, Greece
52 Durotriges Stater (?), Ancient Celtic
53 Two Roman coins, Mark Anthony denarii (fleet type), one Augustus denarius Lugdunum type and Quadrans SC type
55 Roman Republic Marius Denarius
56 A George V full sovereign, 1915
57 A George V full sovereign 1915
58 A George V full sovereign 1925
59 A Victorian full sovereign, 1884
60 Two Indian white metal articulated fish boxes, each with hinged head; together with an Indian white metal model of a rickshaw. (3) 4.24 troy ounces
61 An Indian silver footed bowl, chased with a foliate scroll rim and raised on splayed feet, stamped "Sterling Silver", cased. 18.5 troy ounces
62 An Indian silver vase, of tapering cylindrical form, on a domed foot, marked "Sterling Silver". 16.5cm, 10.1 troy ounces
63 An Indian silver three piece tea service, 20th century, each piece of spherical form, the teapot with foliate scroll knop and ebonised handle, stamped "Silver", in a fitted case. Gross 36 troy ounces
64 A Chinese three piece white metal tea service, c. 1900, each piece of globular form, with bamboo-cast handles and spout, each repousse with panels of figures, bamboo and blossom against a stippled ground, unmarked. 28.9 troy ounces
65 A William IV silver snuff box, Thomas Shaw, Birmingham 1835, with engine turned cover and base, reeded sides and engraved "Thos. Torrance". Length 74mm, 2.2 troy ounces
66 A William IV silver vinaigrette, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1837, of rectangular form, the cover engraved with a monogram, and with gilt interior and grille. Length 32mm
67 A late Victorian silver-mounted ribbed glass oil and vinegar bottle, the mounts marked for John Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham 1896, of crossover design. 14.5cm
68 Victorian Scottish silver sugar tongs, Edinburgh 1861, King's pattern; together with a George V silver napkin ring, Birmingham 1913. (2) Tongs 1.65 troy ounces
69 A cased set of twelve Edwardian silver teaspoons with sugar tongs, Martin Hall & Co., Sheffield 1907. Total c. 5.3 troy ounces
70 A cased pair of Edwardian silver preserve spoons, Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield 1908; together with a cased pair of butter knives en suite. Total 2.54 troy ounces
71 An Edwardian cased set of silver-handled boot hooks and shoe horn, Chester 1907; together with a cased set of six tea knives with mother of pearl handles. (2)
73 A pair of silver (unmarked) filigree candlesticks, probably Maltese, c. 1900, of Corinthian columnar form, each with detachable drip pan, and stepped square base. 18.5cm
74 Two Russian cloisonne enamelled silver-gilt teaspoons, one with 84 standard mark, the other stamped 925. (2)
75 A set of four Continental silver small coasters or dishes, 800 standard, each with scalloped rim, stamped marks. Diameter 11cm, 6.7 troy ounces
76 A pair of Continental white metal large salts, of bowl form, each chased with a trellis pattern of stylised leaves, unmarked. Diameter 6.5cm, 4.4 troy ounces
77 A Continental lady's silver and guilloche enamel case, of shaped octagonal form, decorated with four panels of yellow enamel, the cover engraved with a monogram, the base engraved "2 Nov. 1922". Height 8cm
78 A pair of Malaysian white metal, horn-handled servers, stamped marks. Length 21.5cm
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A group of silver and white metal comprising: a 19th century Norwegian silver fish slice, bearing marks "13 1/4" and the date 1868; a pair of George V silver-topped engraved glass scent bottles, each of spherical form, engraved with flowers and swags (a/f); and a cased set of Continental white metal ...[more]
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A pair of 19th century Continental white metal candlesticks, each with detachable candle cup on a pierced scroll cast column, inset into an oval hardwood base with pierced white metal surround; together with a Continental silver chamberstick, 800 grade, with urn form nozzle and scalloped tray. (3) T ...[more]
81 A pair of mid-19th century Rococo Revival electro-plated candlesticks, Elkington & Co.; together with a single silver plated candlestick, with leaf-cast stem and square foot; and a brass columnar candlestick. 26cm
82 A silver-mounted photograph frame in the Victorian taste, London 1982, the circular aperture (lacking glass) within a frame stamped with scrolls (backing distressed). Aperture c. 9.25cm
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A vintage silver three piece condiment set, Christopher Nigel Lawrence, London 1968, the salt, pepperette and mustard each with geometric cast base, the mustard and salt each with clear glass liner, engraved with initial "S", cased with spoons. Gross excluding glass liners 16.95 troy ounces
84 A George VI silver and sky blue engine turned enamel three piece dressing table set, Birmingham 1946.
85 A pair of sky blue engine turned enamel and mother of pearl opera glasses, mounted in white metal, cased
86 A sterling silver ashtray in the Art Deco taste, stamped 925, engraved with a monogram beneath a coronet. 3.7 troy ounces
87 A George V engine-turned blue enamel and silver powder case, Birmingham 1923, circular; together with a small silver-mounted glass scent bottle, the screw top with engine-turned enamel cap and hallmarked for Birmingham 1926 (2).
88 A late Victorian silver footed bowl, Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1900, chased with flowers, leaves and rococo scrolls, bearing presentation inscription and monogram. Diameter 16cm, 11 troy ounces
89 A silver footed salver in the Georgian taste, Birmingham 1978, circular, with scalloped rim and raised on leaf-cast scroll feet, bearing presentation inscription and engraved signatures. Diameter 35.5cm, 38 troy ounces
90 A Hans Hansen silver cream jug and sugar bowl, of simple ovoid form, each with import marks for Asprey & Co., London 1960, stamped Denmark Sterling and date mark for 1959. 12.3 troy ounces
91 A Victorian silver-mounted horn claret jug, George Adams (Chawner & Co), London 1875, the horn of tapering form, with silver foot, scroll handle, the hinged cover with pierced scroll cast thumbpiece. 28cm
92 A pair of large Victorian silver-mounted horn beakers, each with silver foot, rim and escutcheon (unengraved), marked for George Adams (Chawner & Co), London 1875 (en suite with the preceding lot). 14.5cm
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A suite of Indian gold and turquoise-set jewellery comprising: a pendant of circular form, the radiating design set with graduated turquoise beads, on a tracelink chain, the barrel clasp stamped "14c"; a pair of pendant earrings en suite; and a leaf brooch, set with turqouise beads and stamped "14c" ...[more]
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A suite of Indian coral and pearl mounted gold jewellery, a pendant and earrings en suite, each of circular form, the filigree wirework set with coral beads and half pearls, the pendant on a tracelink chain with barrel clasp, the earrings with post and clip fittings, each piece stamped "14c". Gross ...[more]
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An Indian yellow metal pendant, of stylised teardrop design, pierced and set with red and white synthetic corundums, on a belcher link chain with an "S" clasp; together with a pair of earrings, of flowerhead design, each similarly set, screw fittings. Pendant excluding chain 41mm
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A pair of gentleman's 14ct gold and black onyx cufflinks, each rectangular plaque within a gold frame and with chain link to torpedo bar, stamped "14c"; together with a pair of black onyx and metal chain link cufflinks each set with a half seed pearl, cased with a pair of matching studs.
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A gold filigree pendant set with an oval cut synthetic corundum, the bale indistinctly stamped but possibly 9ct; together with a pair of earrings en suite the oval drops similarly set suspended from a heart-shaped stud, post and butterfly fittings. Pendant including bale 29mm
98 A 9ct gold brooch, modelled as a walking stick, of hollow construction, cased. Length 65mm
99 A pair of silver and silver-gilt chainlink cufflinks, each oval plaque mounted with a rearing cobra, linked to a torpedo bar, stamped Sterling Silver; together with a pair of engine turned silver chainlink cufflinks . (2 pairs)
100
A diamond and seed pearl set 14ct gold pendant in the Edwardian taste, of shaped leaf design, centred by an old mine-cut diamond, the pierced scrolling plaque set with seed and half pearls, suspended from a pearl-set knife-edge bar, on a tracelink chain Pendant including bale 42mm
101 An Edwardian amethyst and seed pearl set pendant, centred by a round-cut amethyst in a lozenge plaque set with seed pearls, on a 9ct gold tracelink chain (pendant unmarked), in an associated case. Pendant excluding bale 21mm
102 A diamond and seed pearl set 15ct gold stick pin, early 20th century, the terminal modelled as a leaf spray set with a round brilliant-cut diamond and seed pearls, in a fitted leather case. Length 54mm
103
An Indian cultured pearl, paste, enamel and silk cord necklet, mounted in yellow metal, the central plaque with a stylised floral spray set with colourless paste stone suspending a similarly decorated heart-shaped drop on a five-strand uniform cultured pearl necklace with colourless paste, and enam ...[more]
104
A suite of emerald and diamond set jewellery comprising a pendant and pair of earrings en suite comprising a leaf-form pendant set with two graduated oval-cut emeralds and a round brilliant-cut diamond, the bale indistinctly marked, on a tracelink chain, the barrel clasp stamped 9ct, the earrings ea ...[more]
105
A suite of sapphire and diamond-set jewellery comprising a pendant and earrings en suite comprising a pendant of leaf design set with an oval-cut sapphire beneath a round brilliant-cut diamond, the earrings similarly set, all in unmarked yellow metal, the earrings with post and butterfly fittings. L ...[more]
106 A single strand cultured pearl necklace, the uniform pearls suspending an enamel and pearl drop mounted in yellow metal, with yellow metal clasp. Length 42cm
107 A pair of 9ct gold shell cameo earrings, each oval plaque within a gold frame, on post and butterfly fittings. 12mm by 10mm
108 A yellow metal and cultured pearl brooch, of oval leaf form, set with uniform cultured pearls, unmarked. Width 39mm, gross 6.7 grams
109 A single strand cultured pearl necklace, of uniform pearls, on an openwork 14ct gold clasp. Length approx. 48cm
110 A single strand cultured pearl necklace, of graduated pearls, on a 9ct gold barrel clasp. Length approx. 45cm
111 An Indian yellow metal coral-set bracelet, of circular links each claw-set with a triple cluster of coral beads, indistinctly stamped. Length 18cm, 18.5 grams
112 A 9ct yellow gold fancy link bracelet, with swivelling amethyst glass fob. Gross 14.1 grams
113 A diamond-set 18ct yellow gold brooch, modelled as three feathers; together with a yellow metal bar brooch set with turquoise beads and suspending a baroque cultured pearl. (2) Brooch 7.6 grams
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A mid-19th century gold (unmarked) box in the form of a miniature missal or prayer book, the "spine" enamelled with a black cross centred by a white flowerhead, the "covers" each decorated in linear blue enamel, one with a cross, the clasp in the form of conjoined hands, the "pages" bearing the mott ...[more]
115 After George Cruikshank, "Jealousy" and "Indigestion", a pair of coloured engravings, each published 1825 by S. Knight, Sweetings Alley, Royal Exchange, framed; together with "Les Tondeuses de Chien", coloured engraving .(3) First 19.5cm by 25cm
116 English School, late 19th century, Girl in a Floral Bonnet, oil on canvas, framed. 30cm by 24cm
117 English School, c. 1900, Lady with a Parasol, pastel, unsigned, framed. 26cm by 32cm
118 Alastair Dallas (Scottish, 1898-1983), "West End, Edinburgh", signed lower right, watercolour, old Taylor & Brown Gallery, George Street, Edinburgh verso, framed. 60cm by 49cm
119 Manner of George Morland, Asleep in the Stable, oil on board, in a giltwood frame. 29cm by 40cm
120 Charles Hodge Mackie (Scottish, 1862-1920), Grazing in the Shade, signed lower left, oil on panel, framed. 32cm by 25cm
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19th Century School, Portrait of a Renaissance Gentleman, watercolour on paper laid on panel, signed in pencil verso "J.E. Lauder" (James Eckford Lauder?), in a giltwood frame. 27cm by 24.5cm. Note: James Eckford Lauder (Scottish 1811-1869), was inspired to take up painting by his better known elder ...[more]
122 English School, 19th Century, Driving the Cattle, signed R. Watson and dated 1882, oil on canvas, with inscription verso "J. McCluer, North Star Inn, nr. Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man", framed. 29cm by 44cm
123 British Naive School, late 19th century, A Twin Masted Ship in Full Sail, oil on panel, framed. 38cm by 46cm
124 Mary Ford (Scottish, 20th Century), Fishing Boats, signed lower right, pastel, framed. 37cm by 50cm
125 British Naive School, 19th Century, "Garnet", the sail steamship at full sail, indistinctly signed and inscribed "Dunkerque 1880", in a gilt composition frame bearing plaque inscribed "Garnet, William Johnson Commander". 64cm by 90cm
126 British Naive School, The Fishery Cruiser Minna, oil, bearing a paper verso "painted by Geo. G. Mackenzie, 1st Mate, and presented by me to Miss Jeanie Fraser....February 1906", framed. 47cm by 68cm
127 Jean Ford (Scottish, 20th Century), Still Life of Fruit and Tankard, signed lower right, pastel, framed. 52cm by 79cm
128 Mary Ford (Scottish, 20th century), "Small Warrior with Flowers", mixed media, bearing Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Water-Colours label verso, framed. 75cm by 55cm
129 Mary Ford (Scottish, 20th Century), Beached Boats, signed lower right, watercolour, framed. 38cm by 50cm
130 British Naive School, c. 1900, The Steam Drifter Beth, inscribed and signed with initials JAK, oil on panel, framed. 35cm by 46cm
131 British Naive School, c. 1900, The Pilot Schooner Ada, inscribed and signed with initials JAK, oil on panel, framed. 34cm by 44cm
132
Sir Gerald Hugh Tyrwhitt-Wilson (Lord Berners) (British, 1883-1950), Rialto Bridge, Venice, signed lower left and dated (19)33, oil on board, framed. 26cm by 40cm. Provenance; with Alex. Reid & Lefevre Ltd, 1A King Street, St. James's (gallery label verso). Note: Lord Berners was a well-known Englis ...[more]
133 Henry Andrew Harper (British, 1835-1900), A Beached Boat, signed lower right and dated 1883, watercolour, framed. 49cm by 74cm
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Attributed to Robert Gemmell Hutchison R.S.A., R.S.W., (Scottish 1855-1936), East Lothian Coast, unsigned, oil on board, bearing gallery label verso with attribution and title, framed. 25cm by 34cm Provenance: Daniel Shackleton, Robert Gemmell Hutchison Exhibiton, no. 10, April 27th, 1971.
135 Attributed to George Paul Chalmers, R.S.A., R.S.W. (Scottish 1833-78), "Mina Currie (Housekeeper)", unsigned, oil on canvas, with title and attribution verso, framed. 60cm by 50cm
136
An Edwardian mahogany roulette and games table, the rectangular top with serpentine moulded edge opening to a fold-out baize lined interior with ebonised wooden roulette wheel and gaming board reversing to plain baize, raised on cabriole legs moving on castors. 82cm by 95cm by 58cm (closed)
137 A George III mahogany three part dining table of a pair of demi-lune tables, one with hinged drop leaf, raised on square section tapering legs, moving on castors. 72cm by 132cm by 188cm (extended)
138
A handsome Regency brass-inlaid and mounted rosewood crossbanded mahogany cellarette, of sarcophagus form, the caddy top with gadroon-cast brass band and mounted to the corners with lion masks opening to the original fitted interior, raised on brass claw and ball feet and mounted on a conforming pl ...[more]
139
An early 19th century marquetry inlaid walnut secretaire abattant in the Egyptian Revival taste, the moulded cornice above a long drawer fitted with gilt-brass lion mask handles above a fall front inlaid with a pair of oval cartouches enclosing flower-filled baskets within chevron bands, opening to ...[more]
140 An early 20th century inlaid mahogany vitrine cabinet, of serpentine outline, with moulded cornice above an astragal glazed door, on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. 178cm by 122cm by 43cm
141 An early 19th century elm cricket table, the three plank top above a scroll carved apron and raised on splayed legs joined by stretchers. 75cm by 76cm diameter
142 A metal mounted marbled topped chest of drawers in the Empire taste, the rectangular top over four long drawers flanked by gilt-metal caryatids, on tapering square section legs. 98cm by 113cm by 48cm
143 A pair of walnut-framed high back wing chairs in the Queen Anne taste, early 20th century, each with loose cushioned seat flanked by outswept arms, on shell carved cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.
144 A mid-Victorian rosewood bookcase cabinet, the upper section with moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors, the base with a frieze drawer over a pair of panelled doors, on a block plinth base. 198cm by 109cm by 39m
145 A George III style parcel gilt mahogany tripartite fretwork mirror, c. 1900, the crest applied with an eagle flanked by stylised shells, above three mirror plates within gilt slips, the apron applied with a stylised shell. 74cm by 97cm
146 A George II style red lacquer mirror, the arched rectangular plate within a conforming frame beneath a (detached) fret-carved surmount. 88cm by 51cm
147 A William IV mahogany dropleaf dining table, the top with reeded edge and rounded corners, on ring-turned legs moving on castors. 71cm by 114cm by 159cm (open)
148
A pair of Louis XV style bombe, marble topped, gilt metal mounted kingwood bedside cabinets, each with green marble top above a conforming case with a pair of cupboard doors, the corners with ram's head gilt metal mounts, on cabriole legs terminating in gilt metal claw feet (veneer losses). 82cm by ...[more]
149
An early 19th century burr walnut work table, the hinged top with moulded edge opening to a fitted interior, above a slide-out silks well and raised on x-form legs joined by a turned baluster stretcher and raised on gilt-brass paw feet moving on castors. 73cm by 55cm by 29cm
150 An Art Nouveau brass mirror in the Glasgow style, oval, repousse with Celtic knots. 76cm by 37cm
151 A Japanese black and gilt lacquer table cabinet, early 20th century, the top decorated with an image of Mount Fuji, the doors with birds amidst bamboo opening to further drawers, above a long drawer, gilt metal hinges and corner mounts. 30cm by 31cm by 18cm
152 An early Victorian rosewood open armchair, the scroll back above a shaped circular stuffed over seat, encircled by delicate baluster carved spindle arms, on ring-turned legs terminating in castors.
153 A George III mahogany swing toilet mirror, the rectangular plate within a frame decorated with chevron string inlay between gilt-metal urn topped uprights, on trestle legs. 67cm by 49cm
154 A good mid-Victorian rosewood chiffonier, the mirror back with a boldly scroll-carved frame above a serpentine top over a conforming frieze drawer above a pair of fielded panel doors and raised on flattened bun feet. 172cm by 119cm by 47cm
155 A William IV mahogany fire screen, the sliding panel with scroll carved panel over a silk upholstered screen, raised on trestles joined by a turned baluster stretcher. 108cm by 60cm
156 A painted leather four-fold room screen, early 20th century, depicting a fete champetre in an 18th century Classical garden, within a mahogany frame and plain black leather backing. Each panel 176cm by 53cm
157 An early 20th century oak-framed Orkney chair, of characteristic form with wing back, outscrolled arms, drop-in seat, on square section legs joined by stretchers.
158 A George III bowfronted mahogany chest of drawers, with three frieze drawers over three long graduated drawers, each with ebonised string inlay, on splayed bracket feet. 102cm by 115cm by 59cm
159
A Meiji period Japanese Shodana or display cabinet, the cornice carved with exotic fish over an asymmetrical arrangement of fret-carved shelves and cupboard doors each with lacquer decoration of shibyama type of birds amidst flowering trees, all above three frieze drawers on scrolled legs joined by ...[more]
160 An Edwardian mahogany vitrine cabinet, with moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors, raised on square section legs terminating in spade feet. 172cm by 106cm by 34cm
161 An Edwardian inlaid mahogany drawing room chair, the tablet crest rail decorated with an oval patera over a waisted splat back, raised on shaped legs joined by an x-form stretcher.
162 A small Victorian walnut-framed nursing chair, the buttoned back raised on scroll-carved supports above an oval seat and supported on tapering fluted legs terminating in castors.
163 An unusual 19th century porcelain mounted ebonised hanging display shelf, the two serpentine shelves linked by a pair of floral encrusted porcelain columns each with floriform surmount, with mirror back between fluted uprights. 37cm by 31cm by 11.5cm
164 A good 19th century gilt-brass hanging hall lantern, of hexagonal form, with columnar uprights enclosing bevelled glass plates, the baluster-cast standard issuing double c-scroll arms, bearing a registration diamond for 1877 (now electrified). 118cm
165 An inlaid mahogany tea tray in the Edwardian taste, oval, with scalloped gallery and brass handles. Across handles 64cm
166 A 19th century carved and painted rocking horse, possibly G. & J. Lines, with boldly scrolled bow joined by turned stays (one lacking), in country house condition. Length 190cm
167 Two large German bisque head dolls, c. 1900, one Max Handwerck no. 283/31s, each with sleeping eyes and composition body. First 71cm
168 Taxidermy: a mounted impala, bearing Rowland Ward, "The Jungle", Piccadilly label; together with another, with vestiges of label, probably Rowland Ward. (2)
169 A 19th century taxidermy group of four birds including a kingfisher, arranged in a naturalistic setting in a glazed ebonised case. 33cm by 38cm by 19.5cm
170 A taxidermy of two birds including a lapwing, arranged amidst reeds and grass in an ebonised glazed case. 30cm by 62cm by 15cm
171 A pair of mid-Victorian beadwork, mahogany framed table coasters or stands, each of circular form, moving on castors. Diameter 24.5cm
172 J.P. Kayser & Sohn, a pair of vases with bronzed finish, c. 1900, each with long tapering neck and repousse with a band of flowers, stamped marks. 19cm
173 A 19th century Meerschaum pipe carved as a bust of Dante (lacking mouthpiece)
174 A collection of approximately fifty-five Chinese Export mother of pearl gaming tokens, primarily oblong engraved with figures but also round and oval, one carved as a fish, some engraved with a monogram and value. (c. 55)
175 A pair of 1930's motorcycle goggles, in white metal with tinted lenses and mesh sides, in a fitted case for Dixey, New Bond St., London
176 A bronze twin-handled mortar and pestle, the mortar with incised bands and of waisted shape, possibly 18th century; together with a copper watering can, c. 1900. (2). First 12.5cm
177 An Arab Jambiya, 20th century, of characteristic form, mounted in white metal (possibly silver?), stamped in floral and geometric patterns, with leather-backed hilt and white metal mounted belt. 31cm
178 A Suku Kakungu (Democratic Republic Congo) Festival or Ceremonial mask, the painted face with hyena headdress and with large raffia fringe. Including fringe c. 60cm
179 An oak book slide painted to each end with the crests of Cambridge University and Trinity College, Cambridge, each carved as a shield. Length closed 47cm
180 A 19th century brass door stop, cast as the Royal Coat of Arms. 23cm by 31cm
181 A pair of late 19th century figural lamps each a parcel gilt draped female nude holding a foliate light-holder aloft and perched on a rock, with leaf-cast base (weighted). 31cm
182
A late 19th century giltwood, card and papier mache tiered table stand, by repute from the Palace of Holyrood House, of three tiers, on a circular stepped base, decorated wtih foliate and floral swags, exotic birds and ram's head masks. 39cm (some damage and losses) Note: this stand was presumably ...[more]
183 A 19th century Mauchline Ware quaich "From the Athole Plantations, Dunkeld", inscribed verso with lines of verse. Across handles 8.75cm
184 A 19th century turned rosewood bilboquet (cup and ball game), of characteristic form. 17cm
185 A rare treen nutcracker, probably English, c. 1700, lever action, decorated with trees in leaf and carved with a squirrel. Length 19cm
186 Two German bisque head dolls, c. 1900, one Heubach Koppelsdorf pattern no. 275.8/0, with blue sleeping eyes, brown wig and cloth body, the other with sleeping blue eyes and composition body (a/f). (2)
187 A pair of cast iron model cannon, each with ring-cast barrel and mounted on an oak gun carriage. Length overall 28cm
188 A pair of Japanese shibayama games or whist counters, Meiji period, each with ivory buttons inlaid with differing insects, the hardwood frame gilt-decorated with flowers and pods. Length 9cm
189 An early 20th century Chinese ivory and embroidered silk fan, the terminals worked with flowers and leaves, the silk decorated with birds amidst flowering boughs, in a silk lined fitted case; together with a gilt-metal mounted faux-ivory fan (2). Length 23cm
190 A Dunhill Namiki lever-fill fountain pen, c. 1930, with black lacquer decoration of a pheasant and flowering boughs, the nib marked Dunhill London Namiki 14ct, the cap with loop. Length 11cm
191 A case of twelve bottles of Chateau Bois de Laborde, Lalonde de Pomerol 2009
192 A case of twelve bottles of Chateau de La Devine, Saint Emilion 2008
193 A case of twelve bottles of Cloitre des Capucins, Saint Emilion 2008
194 A case of twelve bottles of Chateau Grand Corbin-Despagne, Saint Emilion 2008
195 A case of twelve bottles of Plan de Dieu, Cotes du Rhone Village 2007
196 A case of twelve bottles of Plan de Dieu, Cotes du Rhone Village 2007
197 A mixed case of nine assorted bottles including Chateau Tour St. Bonnet 1997 and Chateau Cauzin St. Emilion 2003
198 A mixed case of eleven bottles comprising six bottles of Chateau Cissac Medoc, various years including 1995 and five bottles of Chateau La Cour de By including 1998 and 2004. (11)
199
McLAREN, Moray. The Capital of Scotland. A Twentieth-Century Contemplation on Edinburgh, published for The Right Honourable Sir Andrew Murray, Lord Provost of the City, Edinburgh, Douglas & Foulis, 1950, LIMITED EDITION, limited to five hundred signed copies, one hundred of which are for sale, 8vo., ...[more]
200
THE MARCHIONESS OF BREADALBANE, The High Tops of Black Mount, Norfolk, Anthony Atha Publishers [1987], oblong 8vo, LIMITED EDITION, number 158 of 275 copies, plates and illustrations by Ian Oates, original blue cloth, gilt, in original slip-case; SOBIESKI, John and STUART, Charles Edward. Lays of th ...[more]
201
THOMSON, Thomas. Rev., A History of the Scottish People, From the Earliest Times, London, Blackie & Son, 1893, 8vo., 6 vols., plates and illustrations, uniform contemporary blue cloth, gilt, one spine damaged at head, complete with three facsimile letters loosley inserted; and two other books of Sco ...[more]
202
Island of St. Christopher (St. Kitts) Estate Document, an unusual 18th century Indenture for the conveyance of plantations and other property on the Island of St. Christopher (St. Kitts), in the Carribean, c. 1760, on paper and vellum, between Robert Harland William Metcalfe, Robert Ladbroke and Sir ...[more]
203
DODGSON, Campbell. The Etchings of James McNeill Whistler, edited by Geoffrey Holme, The Studio Limited, London, 1922, plates, off-setting to end-papers, original quarter vellum, top edge gilt, spine titled in gilt, lightly soiled; HIND, Arthur M., The Etchings of D.Y. Cameron, London, Halton and Tr ...[more]
204
BOLLES, John R. The Story of the Two Bulls, New York, Kiggins & Kellogg, [1856] 'Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1856, by John R, Bolles, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Connecticut', 8pp. pamphlet, four hand-coloured engravings, hand colouring to title page, some b ...[more]
205
LANG, Andrew (Editor) The Red Romance Book, Longmans, Green, and Co., London, New York and Bombay, 1905, plates and illustrations, pictorial end-papers, lightly browned throughout, original red cloth, gilt, gilt edge, (re-backed with original spine laid over) some light soiling, spine faded, corners ...[more]
206 McCALL SMITH, Alexander. 44 Scotland Street, one hundred and ten parts, published in The Scotsman, Monday, 26th January 2004 -Friday 25th June 2004, in presentation box
207
BLOOMFIELD, Robert. Rural Tales, Ballads, and Songs, London, Vernor and Hood, Poultry; and Longman and Rees, second edition, 1802, 8vo.,engraved frontispiece and wood cut plates by Thomas Bewick, off-setting to title-page and spotting to frontispiece, contemporary half calf with marbled boards, extr ...[more]
208
PAINE, Thomas. The Theological Works; The Age of Reason (in two parts), A letter to the Hon. Thomas Erskine on the Prosecution of Thomas Williams, An Essay on The Origin of Free Masonry, A Reply to the Bishop of Llandaff's Apology for the Bible, London, R. Carlile, 1818, altogether five parts in on ...[more]
209
SYLVAN, Agricola. The Farmer's Magazine, and Useful Family Companion, Snagg and Cruttwell, 1776, 8vo., vol. 1, containing Numbers I-IX, copper engraved folding table and plates, lightly browned throughout, contemporary speckled calf with marbled boards, extremities rubbed, corners bumped; [BENNETT, ...[more]
210
ALDINGTON, William (translator), The Goldern Asse of Apuleius, London, Grant Richards Ltd, Carlton Street, 1913, 8vo, LIMITED EDITION of 1150 copies, majority of pages uncut, one torn without loss, spotting to endpapers and some off-setting, original cloth back boards, spine gilt, corners bumped; to ...[more]
211
COOKERY - DAVID, Elizabeth, French Country Cooking, London, John Lehmann Ltd., [1951], 8vo, decorated by John Minton, lightly browned throughout, original cloth, with original dust-jacket by John Minton, torn with loss; and another by the same author, French Provincial Cooking, [1960] and seven volu ...[more]
212
GURWOOD, Lieut. Colonel, Selections from the Dispatches and General Orders of Field Marshall The Duke of Wellington, London, John Murray, 1842, 8vo, one end-paper semi detached, lightly browned throughout, later cloth with contemporary calf spine laid on, gilt; together with another volume of Boswel ...[more]
213
FINE BINDINGS - MOTTEUX, P.A. The History of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha, Edinburgh, William Paterson, 1872, 8vo., 4 vols., frontispieces, book plates of Collingwood Lindsay Wood of Freeland, contemporary burgundy morocco, spines gilt, lightly rubbed; together with five other vo ...[more]
214
SCOTTISH INTEREST - [BURT, Edward] Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to His Friend in London, London, Gale, Curtis, and Fenner, 1815, 2 vols., 8vo., some light browning and soiling, modern half calf, spines gilt, extremities lightly rubbed; The Gentle Shepherd, A Pastoral Comedy, Edi ...[more]
215
FINE BINDINGS - [BURNS, Robert], The Works of Robert Burns, Edinburgh, William Paterson, 1877, 8vo., 6 vols., engraved
frontispieces and illustrations, some dampstaining to head of frontispiece of vol. I not affecting image, book plate of William Galbraith to front inner board, contemporary black ca ...[more]
216
FINE BINDINGS - LAW, William John. The Alps of Hannibal, London, Macmillan and Co., 1866, 8vo., 2 vols., two folding engraved maps, some spotting to endpapers, contemporary calf, gilt, spines gilt with red and green title labels; RUFUS, Quintus Curtius and Peter PRATT, The History of Alexander the G ...[more]
217 WALPOLE, Horace. Anecdotes of Painting in England, Thomas Farmer at Strawberry-Hill, 1762, 2 vols. only (plate volume missing), lightly browned throughout, some spotting, contemporary half calf, spines gilt, extremities lightly rubbed (2)
218
18TH/EARLY 19THC WORKS - A collection of approximately 66 volumes, authors include Oliver Goldsmith, Smollett, William Shakespeare, Lord Byron, Thomas Sherlock, Edward Young etc, dates range between 1720-1854, the majority being 18thc, including The Spectator Vols I-VIII (1720) and The London Magazi ...[more]
219
ROLLIN, M. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes & Persians, Grecians and Macedonians, Edinburgh, 1825, 8vo., 6 vols., engraved frontispiece, folding plates and maps, some spotting and off-setting, contemporary calf, extremities rubbed; together with 6 vo ...[more]
220 A lady's vintage 18ct white gold wristwatch, by Zenith, the square silvered dial with baton numerals, on an 18ct plaited weave white gold bracelet strap stamped 750 to the clasp. Gross 46 grams
221 A French brass-cased carriage clock, Richard & Co,. Paris, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, movement stamped with maker's name, in a lacquered brass case. Height including handle 15cm
222 A French brass-cased carriage clock, early 20th century, of characteristic form, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, stamped "France", in a lacquered brass case. Including handle 14.5cm
223 A French brass-cased carriage clock, early 20th century, stamped to the reverse "Made in France", the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, in a lacquered brass case. 15cm
224 A 20th century French viola, labelled Joseph Bernard with 42cm two piece back and ebony pegs, with bow in a fitted nylon carrying case, together with a black leather music case.
225 An 18ct gold open face pocket watch, c. 1900, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, keyless wind movement, signed R. L. Christie, Bank St., Edinburgh, the case engraved with a monogram. Gross weight 100 grams
226 A gilt-metal mounted onyx clock garniture, the drumhead clock with Roman numerals within a case mounted with urns and cast with scrolls and pierced gallery, flanked by a pair of two light candelabra, each on a stepped square base. Clock 40cm
227
A Channel Islands George III lacquered longcase clock, the signed painted dial with moon phase arch decorated with a ship in full sail, Roman numerals and subsidiary dial within floral-painted spandrels and conforming hood, the black lacquered case decorated with a pagoda, Oriental figures and exoti ...[more]
228 A late 19th century brass-mounted bullseye desk clock (losses, damage to dial and glass).
229 An 18ct yellow gold full hunter pocket watch, Waltham & Co., the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, within an engine-turned case with vacant cartouche (glass to dial lacking). Gross 68 grams
230
A French Empire ebonised and gilt-metal portico clock, the gilt chapter ring with Roman numerals within a characteristic four column case with chased mounts, bell-striking drum movement with floral-cast compensated pendulum, on a rectangular plinth with grapes and vine-cast mount and supported on f ...[more]
231 A 19th century Negretti & Zambra cased pocket barometer, in gilt-brass, with original leather velvet and silk lined case. Diameter 2 3/4" (72mm)
232 An early 20th century inlaid mahogany bracket clock, the arched case enclosing a conforming gilt face with silvered chapter ring, Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials, three train Junghans striking movement. 45cm
233 A copper ship's lantern, of semi-circular form, with red and green glass indicators, with maker's label for William McGeoch, together with a pair of Port and Starboard bow lights enamel painted in red and green. Height of first 34cm
234 A 19th century pocket barometer, mounted in gilt metal, the dial unsigned, in its original fitted leather case. Diameter 46mm
235 A late 19th century Systeme Brevete gun-metal mounted digital display pocket watch, probably Swiss, the dial signed G.T., the numeral displays and seconds dial within silvered windows, gilt floral surround, keyless wind movement. Diameter overall 55mm
236
A late 19th century gun-metal cased calendar pocket watch, probably Swiss, the white enamel dial with outer sweep seconds dial enclosing four subsidary dials showing time, day, date and month, unsigned, keyless wind movement (lacking hand for months dial). Overall diameter 55mm
237 A late Victorian silver open face pocket watch, the case marked for Chester 1889, the silvered engine turned dial with gilt Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, engraved case, with key and silver watch chain and t-bar. Gross 5.6 troy ounces
238
A 9ct gold half hunter pocket watch, the case with enamelled Roman numeral chapter ring, enclosing a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary dial (lacking hand), Swiss keyless wind movement, on a 9ct gold fetter link chain with lobster clasps and suspending a gilt-metal fob with engrave ...[more]
239 A French brass-cased carriage clock, c. 1900, of characteristic form, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, with key. Including handle 16cm
240
A set of mid-19th century pocket diamond scales, De Grave, Short & Fanner, 59 St. Martin le Grand, London, the mahogany case with original paper label and enclosing steel and brass scales, tweezers and weights (complete), in a red morocco case (worn). Length of case 14cm
241 A Chinese silver bowl, c. 1900, Wang Hing & Co., Hong Kong, with petal lobed rim, plain body and raised on a domed circular foot, stamped marks. Diameter 17cm, 11.25 troy ounces
242 A Chinese silver bowl, c. 1900, Kwan Wo, Canton or Hong Kong, with petal lobed rim, the body applied with a bough of flowering prunus, on a domed circular foot, stamped marks. Diameter 13.5cm, 6.2 troy ounces
243 A Chinese silver table lighter, last quarter 19th century, of spherical form, chased with birds amidst bamboo against a stippled ground, raised on ball feet, maker's mark YL. 3.5 troy ounces
244
Two Chinese Export silver teacups and saucers, one with panelled body and engraved with Chinese characters and flowering boughs, the other engraved with birds on flowering boughs against a stippled ground, each with stamped character marks. Total 9.15 troy ounces
245 A pair of Chinese white metal pumpkin or water melon condiments, early 20th century, unmarked. 6cm
246 A group of three Chinese silver salts, one of cauldron form, Wang Hing, one panelled decorated with blossom and boughs, Luen Wo, the third panelled and decorated with figures, characters and boughs, Wang Hing. (3) 3.57 troy ounces
247
A pair of Chinese Export silver cauldron salts, 19th century, possibly Cumshing, decorated with dragons, on ball feet; together with a matched set of three condiments, cauldron salt and mustard, each applied with lizard and bug, and two pepperettes, all raised on ball feet.
248
A group of six Chinese Export silver condiments, c. 1900, comprising: a pepperette decorated with a dragon; a pepperette of tea caddy form; a cauldron mustard with hammered finish, on ball feet; a twin handled condiment with hammered finish; a salt with archaic handles; and a lozenge shaped mustard ...[more]
249 A pair of Chinese Export silver scroll weights, each decorated with symbols to one side, stamped character marks; together with a yellow metal hair pin mounted with two small jade plaques (a/f). (3)
250 A pair of Chinese Export silver sugar tongs, Chonghang Shanghai, with engraved decoration; together with a group of Japanese bamboo-cast silver handled flatware (3 dessert knives and forks), stamped Asahi Sterling.
251 A group of Chinese silver comprising a toothpick holder with stamped marks; a nail guard, marked; a lady's pencil sleeve with character marks; a small double scent bottle; and a cup, half gadrooned, with engraved decoration against a stippled ground. (5)
252 A Chinese Export silver bowl, of simple circular form, applied with a dragon, stamped marks LS; together with a smaller bowl, of hexagonal form, similarly decorated against a stippled ground. (2) 9.6 troy ounces
253 A set of four Chinese Export napkin rings, each decorated in relief with flowering boughs, marked CS (Cumshing, Shanghai?); together with a smaller napkin ring marked TC (Tuck Chang?). (5) 7.7 troy ounces
254 A Chinese silver cigarette box, stamped with a monogram, stamped marks; together with a French silver-mounted coin-inset blotter, c. 1900. (2). Cigarette box 3.75 troy ounces
255
A striking Chinese Export silver four piece tea and coffee service, maker's mark for Chonghang Shanghai, each piece elaborately decorated with figures and pavilions against a stippled ground, the tea and coffee pots with domed handles and dragon head knops, each handle cast as a scrolling dragon, mo ...[more]
256 A Chinese silver teapot in the Qing taste, 19th century, with twin loop handles, the cover with floriform knop, engraved with foliage and bands of Greek Key, impressed character marks. Length across spout 15.5cm , 10.19 troy ounces
257
A George IV silver chamberstick, James Kirkby, Gregory & Co., Sheffield 1825, in the Rococo Revival taste, elaborately stamped with scrolls and shells, the baluster candle cup fitted with a detachable nozzle issuing a pricket stick, with original conical snuffer. (Hollow, hole to top of base).
258 A late Victorian silver-mounted cut-glass scent bottle, Birmingham 1894, of globular form, the silver mounts pierced and cast in the Rococo taste (glass stopper not original) Height 9.5cm
259 A George VI cased christening set of mug and napkin ring (lacking spoon), Sheffield 1938 and 1939, the mug of baluster form. 4.4 troy ounces
260 A Victorian silver baby's rattle and whistle, Birmingham 1856, of baluster form, decorated with bands of flowers and foliage, suspending six bells, with coral teether. Length 15cm
261 A mid-Victorian cased four piece carving set, each piece with wooden handles mounted in white metal with a band and terminal stamped with ram's head masks, the blades stamped Robert Mosley, Sheffield.
262 A George V silver Monteith, Adie Brothers, Birmingham 1924, of charateristic form, with crenellated rim, lion mask ring handles and circular domed foot. Diameter 20.5cm, 28.45 troy ounces
263
A Georgian diamond cluster ring, early 19th century, set with foil backed old mine-cut diamonds, the centre stone within two concentric graduated bands of stones, in a closed back gold mount and scroll-cast gold band, total diamond weight approximately 3/3.5 carats, Diameter 18mm
264
A Regency gold hair locket, circular, the double sided glass enclosing plaited hair mounted with a gold monogram, "GLW" within a frame of coiled textured yellow gold (unmarked), with suspension loop. Diameter 33mm. Note: the monogram is for Grace Lodington Walrond who is believed to have been born i ...[more]
265 A striking Italian vintage necklet, 1970's, of scaled design, enclosed by a scrolling metal mount set with colourless paste and faux half pearls; together with a pair of earrings en suite.
266 Pahlavi Dynasty, a gold commemorative medal, Coronation of 1967, stamped 900, conjoined busts of the Shah and Empress with Coronation scene to the reverse, in original fitted case. 25 grams
267 Pahlavi Dynasty, a gold medal, stamped 0.917, commemorating the 9th birthday of the Crown Prince, with bust of the child obverse and flaming torch, wreath and sunburst reverse, in its original fitted case. 11.2 grams
268 Pahlavi Dynasty, a gold medal, with a bust of the Shah obverse, an Islamic inscription within a laurel wreath on the reverse, with pendant loop fitting, on a 9ct gold chain. Gross 43.5 grams
269 Pahlavi Dynasty: two half Pahlavi gold coins, mounted as cufflinks in 18ct gold settings. 14.6 grams
270 Pahlavi Dynasty: a half Pahlavi gold coin. 4 grams
271 A contemporary dress ring, set with an amethyst sphere, mounted on split shoulders in (unmarked) yellow gold. Gross 7.3 grams
272 A striking large citrine dress ring, the emerald-cut stone claw-set on split shoulders, the yellow gold band unmarked. Gross 16 grams
273 An Iranian gold and turquoise brooch, modelled as a leaf spray, set with turquoise cabochons and beads of varying sizes, in unmarked high carat gold. 55mm, 13.8 grams
274 A vintage Italian 18ct gold floriform brooch, set with a round cut sapphire, ruby and with four diamond points. 60mm, 18.6 grams
275 An amethyst and white metal necklace in the Edwardian taste, set with amethyst cabochons of varying sizes and shapes in a floral and bow-cast setting, on a tracelink chain. Length approx. 46cm
276 A pair of Indian yellow metal bangles, unmarked but test as 22ct gold, each decorated with star and baton motifs on a textured ground. Total 44 grams, diameter 6.5cm
277 A pair of Indian yellow metal cufflinks, the square monogrammed plate with chain link to a scimitar shaped backplate, stamped 22c. 16 grams
278 A pair of Indian gold cufflinks, unmarked, each rectangular plate monogrammed and chainlinked to a dagger form backplate. 8.7 grams
279 Three 18ct gold wedding bands. Total 8 grams
280 Two 9ct gold wedding bands; together with an Indian yellow metal ring (unmarked). Total 8.6 grams
281 A 9ct gold Albert watch chain, with t-bar and twin lobster clasps on a curblink chain. 25 grams
282 A group of vintage silver jewellery comprising: a charm bracelet with various charms including ten shilling note; two bangles; an identity bracelet; and a neck chain. 3.6 troy ounces
283 A coral-set gold brooch, designed as a tree, the branches with coral beads, indistinct mark, with original receipt dated 1978 stating "14ct gold". Length 39mm, 6.3 grams
285 Lindsey Crowe (Scottish, b. 1970), Figures, faintly inscribed verso, oil on canvas. 235cm by 119cm Note; purchased from R.S.A. Student Exhibition c. 1995. Artist's Resale Right may apply
286 Walter Hoyle (1922-2000), Winter Trees, etching (margins concealed by mount), framed. 56cm by 77cm
287 Denys George Wells (British, 1882-1973), St. Clement Danes, The Strand, London, signed lower right, watercolour, framed. 56cm by 37cm
288 Silvio Loffredo (Italian, 1920-2013), Musicians, limited edition print, signed and inscribed in pencil, ed. 48/200, framed. 53cm by 40cm
289 •John Piper (British, 1903-1992), Beach in Brittany, lithograph in colours, signed in pencil, ed. 60/75, framed. 49cm by 66cm. NOTE: A.R.R. MAY APPLY
290 Attributed to Alfred Baker, Oxen, Leicestershire, unsigned, watercolour on paper, Ruskin Gallery, Stratford-on-Avon label verso, framed. 6.5cm by 11cm
291 Attributed to Joseph John Cotman (1814-78), "On The Broads", pencil on paper, bearing initials and date, Ruskin Gallery, Stratford-on-Avon label verso with attribution. 9.5cm by 15.5cm Provenance: from the collection of Dr.John Sell Cotman (inscribed to label).
292 At the Ball, watercolour, c. 1900, unsigned, in a gilt-composition frame. 22cm by 17cm
293
Attributed to John "Jock" Wilson H.R.S.A. (Scottish, 1774-1855), Coastal Shipping with Figures on the Shore, oil on board, label with attribution verso and further inscribed in pencil, old collector's label, in a gilt-composition frame. 26cm by 41cm. Note: Wilson was born at Ayr and was apprenticed ...[more]
294 A set of seven Japanese watercolours, early 20th century, of women involved in the various stages of rice production, on paper mounted on board. Each c. 26cm by 30cm
295 20th Century School, Arab Horsemen, a large Orientalist oil on canvas, signed David Smith, in a gilt-composition frame. 90cm by 120cm
296 French School, late 19th Century, Figures in a Boat on a Lake with Water Lilies, signed Allon, oil on canvas, in a gilt-composition frame, inscribed verso "Miss Allon". 88cm by 124cm
297 Charles Edward Wilson (British, 1854-1941), "The Haymaker", signed lower right, watercolour, in a gilt composition frame. 27cm by 19cm
298 Abel Hold (British, 1815- 1891), Study of a Woodcock, signed lower right and indistictly dated, oil on canvas, in a gilt-composition frame, under glass. 34cm by 44cm
299 Manner of William Collins R.A. (British, 1788-1847), The Fisher Boy, oil on canvas, bearing attribution in the slip, in a gilt composition frame. 24cm by 19cm
300 Manner of George Morland (British 1762-1804), "The Bull Terrier", oil on panel, attributed and named in the slip, in a gilt-composition frame. 28cm by 37cm
301 H.B. (English School, 1880), a set of three framed multiple caricatures, pen and ink, two initialled "H.B." and dated 1880, each a grid of male and female cartoons, highlighted with gilding, in an oak frame. 25cm by 21cm
303 Russian School, c. 1800, Figures at a Tavern Table, unsigned, oil on canvas, in a gilt composition frame, indistinctly inscribed to a stretcher verso. 30cm by 40cm
304
British Naive School, early 20th Century, "S.S. Avon, Grangemouth", signed with a monogram and dated 1904, watercolour, bearing label with attribution, framed. 32cm by 50cm. Note: the S.S. Avon was a cargo ship built in 1865 and which sank after a collision with another vessel in 1909.
305 Continental School, 19th Century, A Peasant Girl, signed "F. Rouge" and dated (18)94, oil on canvas, framed. 28.5cm by 21cm
306
A brass-studded leather strong box in 17th century style, late 19th century, in (distressed) red leather decorated to the cover and sides with scrolling stud work, fitted with ring carrying handles, possibly later fitted interior, cover bearing plaque "Mrs. T. Handley, 15th March 1878". 18cm by 41cm ...[more]
307
An early 19th century Continental marquetry-inlaid cabinet on stand, with hinged top inside a moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors, the sides and doors decorated with polychrome floral marquetry, raised on a (later) stand with cabriole legs. 159cm by 115cm by 34cm
308 A George III style mahogany bowfronted serving table, fitted with two frieze drawers mounted to the centre with a plaque carved in relief with a twin handled urn, raised on fluted tapering square section legs. 79cm by 154cm by 70cm
309 A large 19th century dome top travelling trunk, with studded wooden bands, the interior fitted with a lift-out tray. 82cm by 97cm by 61cm
310
An imposing late Victorian carved oak mirror-backed hall cabinet, the rectangular mirror plate within an elaborately carved frame decorated with c-scrolls, acanthus and masks, the base with canted corners above a pair of cupboard doors carved in high relief with allegorical scenes, flanked and divid ...[more]
311 A 19th century walnut-framed footstool, the square needlework seat raised on cabriole legs with scroll feet. 37cm by 50cm square
312 An early Victorian mahogany extending dining table, the rectangular top with rounded corners and moulded edge, raised on reeded on circular section legs moving on castors, with three leaves. 78cm by 125cm by 291cm (extended)
313 A mid-19th century gilt-brass mounted burr walnut jewellery box, of rectangular form, with pierced scroll-cast mounts and shaped ring handle
314 A 19th century mother of pearl inlaid rosewood writing slope, of characteristic form, decorated with flowers and foliage (cover cracked, minor losses to mother of pearl and to interior). 17cm by 35cm by 25cm
315 A set of five Victorian balloon back drawing room chairs, each with shell carved seat rail, serpentine stuffed-over seat and raised on cabriole legs. (5)
316 A matched set of six Victorian balloon back chairs comprising: four walnut chairs, each with shaped balloon back and raised on reeded legs; and a pair in mahogany (one a/f), with baluster turned legs. (6)
317 An early Victorian mahogany wind-out dining table, with two leaves, the moulded top with rounded corners, raised on turned baluster reeded legs moving on castors. 73cm by 105cm by 204cm (extended)
318 A Victorian mahogany toilet mirror, the oval plate within a conforming frame swinging between scroll carved uprights, on a serpentine platform base. 77cm by 63cm
319 A 19th century painted wrought-iron demilune three-tier plant stand, the radiating shelves with pointed arch and scroll galleries, on scroll feet. 87cm by 89cm by 46cm
320 A large giltwood mirror in the Baroque taste, the rectangular bevelled plate within a frame pierced and carved with scrolls and stylised acanthus. 160cm by 135cm
321 A set of eight oak dining chairs in the Cromwellian taste, early 20th century, each with leather-upholstered back and seat and raised on block and ball-turned legs joined by a baluster turned stretcher, including two carvers. (8)
322 A pair of Louis XV style walnut framed love seats, c. 1900, each with leaf and scroll-carved crest rail, stuffed over seat flanked by downswept arms and raised on cabriole legs. Each 74cm by 84cm by 66cm
323
A suite of Louis XV style walnut-framed salon furniture comprising a canape and four chairs, the canape with leaf and scroll carved crest rail above a serpentine stuffed-over seat flanked by downswept arms, raised on cabriole legs, the four side chairs en suite (5) Note: en suite with the preceding ...[more]
324 A pair of Louis XV style walnut framed fauteuils, each with leaf and scroll carved crest rail, the serpentine stuffed over seat between downscrolled arms and raised on cabriole legs. Note: en suite with the preceding lot
325 A George III mahogany toilet mirror, the rectangular plate swivelling between reeded uprights, on a bowed platform base fitted with three frieze drawers and raised on bracket feet. 67cm by 59cm by 25cm
326 A carved oak coffer in 17th century style, c. 1900, the triple panelled top carved in relief with flowerheads within stylised leaves above a panelled front decorated with lozenges and a roundel, the stiles continuing to feet. 60cm by 123cm by 56cm
327 An Edwardian mahogany music cabinet, the rectangular crossbanded top above a glazed door enclosing shelves, over a frieze drawer and raised on inverted scroll legs. 117cm by 52cm by 37.5cm
328
A striking Japanese carved hardwood settee, c. 1900, the high back pierced and carved in high relief with a dragon, eagle and birds amidst pine trees, the wooden seat with a band of Greek Key between dragon with pearl carved arms and raised on cabriole legs with scroll feet. 137cm by 123cm by 60cm
329 An Anglo-Indian carved hardwood side table, the serpentine top with bird and foliate-carved backboard over a pierced similarly carved apron between cabriole legs joined by an x-form stretcher. 95cm by 138cm by 55cm
330 A carved oak armchair in 17th century style, late 19th century, with leaf and scroll carved crest rail over a panelled back carved in relief with a vase of flowers, the plank seat flanked by downscrolled arms and raised on block and ball legs joined by a turned stretcher
331
A carved oak armchair in 17th century style, late 19th century, with basket, scroll and swag-carved crest rail above an upholstered back flanked by guilloche carved uprights, the drop in seat between leaf-carved arms and raised on baluster legs joined by an h-form stretcher; together with a pair of ...[more]
332 A Charles II walnut side chair, with scroll carved crest rail above a canework panel back flanked by clustered columns, the canework seat over scroll carved legs joined by a pierced stretcher (a/f)
333
A striking marquetry inlaid walnut tilt-top breakfast table, mid-19th century, the circular top profusely decorated with musical trophies and floral sprays, each within ebonised cartouches, the moulded ebonised edge above a scroll carved apron and raised on a massive baluster standard issuing three ...[more]
334 A group of 1930's/40's lingerie, part of a trousseau, comprising a variety of garments in peach satin or rayon, some applied with lace including slips, pyjamas and cami knickers; together with a crochet trimmed bed cape.
335 A vintage heavily beaded lady's evening jacket, decorated with clear and black bugle beads in circular patterns with flared sleeves and flounced hem, bearing label "Made in England", size 46.
336 Two vintage evening shawls, c. 1930, in black, one silk embroidered with floral sprays with black fringe; the other in net embroidered with autumn leaves in metallic green, brown and copper threads, with pink and gold fringe. First 110cm square excluding fringe.
337 A boy's velvet Montrose doublet, c. 1900, in a dark teal velvet with gilt brass buttons, black cord epaulettes and cream silk lining.
338 Two cream silk evening shawls, c. 1930, the larger embroidered with flowers in crimson, green, peach and blue, with long fringe, the smaller embroidered to one corner with flowers in peach, lavender green and pink, fringed. (2) Larger 116cm square excluding fringe.
339 A woollen Paisley shawl, worked in reds and greens. Length 300cm, width 145cm
340 A woollen Paisley shawl, worked in orange, red, blue and green. Length 340cm, width 170cm
341 A pair of crewel work curtains, worked with birds amidst flowering boughs in coloured wools against a cream linen ground, lined. Width of each c. 115cm, drop c. 255cm
342 Two bag face rugs. 95cm by 56cm and 102cm by 55cm
343 A Caucasian rug with triple diamond shaped medallions enclosed within a rectangular border with stylised animal and floral design and multiple flowerhead and geometric border, on a blue field. 246cm by 155cm
344 A Kashan carpet, the central shaped medallion enclosed within a foliate border and multiple flowerhead border on a cream field. 295cm by 300cm
345 An Isfahan carpet, the centre panel with all over floral and trellis design enclosed within a foliate multiple flowerhead and leaf border, on a blue field. 335cm by 225cm
346 A case of twelve bottles of Chateau La Croix St. Benoit 2009
347 A case of twelve bottles of Chateau Les Roches Blanches 2002, St. Emilion
348 Nicol Laidlaw (Scottish, 1886-1929), The Path Home, signed lower right, oil, in a gilt-composition frame. 24cm by 24cm
349 Robert McGregor R.S.A. (Scottish, 1847-1922), Gathering Mussels, signed lower left, oil, in a gilt-composition frame. 21.5cm by 30cm
350
Anglo-Indian School, A Pair of Portrait Miniatures, early 19th century, the first inscribed verso "....May 15th 1822, Tippoo Sahib, done by a native of India", the second "...the father of Tippoo, done by a native of India", each oval, watercolour on ivory, in a rosewood frame. Each approximately ...[more]
351 An early 20th century German bracket clock, the silver dial with Arabic numerals within an arched mahogany case decorated with string inlay and with brass carrying handle, the eight day Junghans movement striking on the quarter hours. Height 38cm
