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Interiors: 2-4 August, including Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, Jewellery and Watches
Sale Days:
Tuesday 2 August 2022
14:00 BST
Starts with Lot 351
Pictures and Prints
Wednesday 3 August 2022
10:00 BST
Starts with Lot 551
Works of Art, Carpets and Furniture
Thursday 4 August 2022
10:00 BST
Starts with Lot 1201
Asian Ceramics, Watches and Jewellery
Order of Sales
Tuesday 2 August
Lot 351 – 546 Pictures and Prints 2.00pm
Wednesday 3 August
Lot 551 – 689 Works of Art 10:00am
Lot 822 - 850 Carpets 11:30am.
Lot 901 – 1200 Furniture
& Garden Statuary 1:00pm
Thursday 4 August
Lot 1201- 1281 Asian
Ceramics and works of Art 10:00am
Lot 1651 - 1677 Watches
2.00pm
Lot 1701 – 1873 Jewellery 2.20pm
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Friday 29 July 9am-5pm
Saturday 30 July 9am-12.30 noon
Monday 1 August 9am-5pm
Tuesday 2 August 9am-2pm
Payment
Payment can be made by bank transfer or on collection
Collections
We will be open for collections on sale days 9am -4.30pm and additionally
Saturday 6 August 9am -12noon
Monday 8 August 9am-4.30pm
Tuesday 9 August 9am
– 4.30pm
Wednesday 10 August 9am
– 4.30pm
Thursday 11 August
9am - 4.30pm
Lot 1262
Unsold
A CHINESE PARCEL-GILTWOOD RECTANGULAR PANEL
Carved with banner inscribed `The Garden of Cathay' against a ground of emblems and `cash', the reverse carved with characters, 29cm by 48cm
Some losses, cracks and wear
Estimate: £0 - £0
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1263
Sold
A PAIR OF CHINESE PAINTINGS OF A MANDARIN AND MANDARIN'S WIFE (2)
Probably studio of Tinqua (1809-1870)
Watercolour and bodycolour on paper, 39cm by 29cm, mounted, framed and glazed. According to a printed label on the reverse of the portrait of the mandarin's wife, there is a watermark dated 1794.
Watercolour and bodycolour on paper, 39cm by 29cm, mounted, framed and glazed. According to a printed label on the reverse of the portrait of the mandarin's wife, there is a watermark dated 1794.
some very minor black specks to the paper, but overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £260 - £320
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1264
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE-GROUND BOWL
The steep sides rising to an everted rim, covered in a deep blue glaze, apochryphal incised six character Xuande mark, 11cm high
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£2,400
Estimate: £300 - £400
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1265
Sold
A CHINESE PORCELAIN PLATE
Painted with a seated bearded man holding a string of beads above an inscription in black with iron-red seals, iron-red six character mark, 21.5cm diameter
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £100 - £200
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1266
Sold
A TIBETAN KAPALA SKULL CUP
Probably 20th century
The rim with a row of white metal skulls, 17.5 cm, 17.5cm length
The rim with a row of white metal skulls, 17.5 cm, 17.5cm length
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£950
Estimate: £80 - £120
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1267
Sold
A CHINESE CELADON DEEP BOWL
The exterior decorated with peony and lotus beneath a key pattern border, the interior with further flowers under an olive green glaze, 20cm diameter
There is a gilt `repair' to the rim which may be there to suggest the bowl is older than it…
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £200 - £300
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1268
Sold
A CHINESE IMARI ARMORIAL COFFEE CUP AND SAUCER (2)
Kangxi, circa 1712
Painted with the arms of Walker inside a border of leafy scrolls, saucer 11.75cm diameter. The arms are those of the Rev. John Walker, Dean of Bocking in Essex from 1725-1741. See Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, 1974, B2, p177
Painted with the arms of Walker inside a border of leafy scrolls, saucer 11.75cm diameter. The arms are those of the Rev. John Walker, Dean of Bocking in Essex from 1725-1741. See Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, 1974, B2, p177
Cup is in good condition. The saucer has a fine haircrack to the rim, approx. 2cm length and seven…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £150
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1269
Unsold
A CHINESE JADE CAT GROUP
Probably 19th century
Carved as two confronting cats, the stone of greyish celadon tone with white flecking, 4.25cm length
Carved as two confronting cats, the stone of greyish celadon tone with white flecking, 4.25cm length
Overall in good condition
Estimate: £0 - £0
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1270
Unsold
A CHINESE OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
19th/20th century
Decorated each side with a pink flower with green leaves, 6.5cm high
Decorated each side with a pink flower with green leaves, 6.5cm high
Overall in good condition
Estimate: £0 - £0
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1271
Sold
A LARGE TURKMEN WHITE METAL AND GILT ASYK PENDANT
20th century
Of heart shape, gilt with geometric motifs and inset with three agates, 20.5cm high
Of heart shape, gilt with geometric motifs and inset with three agates, 20.5cm high
Minor wearmeasures 14cm at widest x 20.5cm high, weight 318.7grms
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £100 - £150
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1272
Sold
A GROUP OF ASIAN OBJECTS
19th/20th century
Comprising; a Tibetan knife and scabbard inset with turquoise matrix and agates, 19cm length; an Ottoman white metal and gilt book holder and contents, 12cm wide; a Tibetan white metal necklace inset with turquoise matrix and agate; a small white metal document holder, 11cm length; a white metal tubular pendant, 8.5cm length; a white metal bangle and and five Turkmen white metal bell pendants, largest 6cm high
Comprising; a Tibetan knife and scabbard inset with turquoise matrix and agates, 19cm length; an Ottoman white metal and gilt book holder and contents, 12cm wide; a Tibetan white metal necklace inset with turquoise matrix and agate; a small white metal document holder, 11cm length; a white metal tubular pendant, 8.5cm length; a white metal bangle and and five Turkmen white metal bell pendants, largest 6cm high
Some overall wear. Minor losses. Some dents to the bell pendants. The book inside the holder is in…
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £200 - £400
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1273
Sold
A PAIR OF JAPANESE PARCEL- GILT BRONZE BALUSTER VASES (2)
Meiji period
Each encircled in high relief with a ferocious dragon above breaking waves, one grasping a rock crystal pearl in its three claws, one vase with stamped seal mark to base, 36.5cm high
Each encircled in high relief with a ferocious dragon above breaking waves, one grasping a rock crystal pearl in its three claws, one vase with stamped seal mark to base, 36.5cm high
One of the base plates has been replaced. The same vase with small loss around base, Overall in…
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £300 - £500
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1274
Sold
TWO PERSIAN ALBUM PAGES
Opaque pigments on paper
Each painted with a hunting scenes between lines of calligraphy, each approx. 24.5cm by 14.5cm, mounted as one, framed and glazed
Each painted with a hunting scenes between lines of calligraphy, each approx. 24.5cm by 14.5cm, mounted as one, framed and glazed
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£20
Estimate: £100 - £150
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1275
Sold
A PAIR OF LARGE JAPANESE IMARI CHARGERS (2)
Edo period, late 17th/early 18th century
Each painted with three shaped panels enclosing ho-o birds amongst flowering trees alternating with chrysanthemum medallions against a deep blue ground scattered with peony, 53.5cm diameter
Each painted with three shaped panels enclosing ho-o birds amongst flowering trees alternating with chrysanthemum medallions against a deep blue ground scattered with peony, 53.5cm diameter
Each with rivetted repairs and some repaired cracks. Some wear to the gilding and to the enamels.
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £400 - £600
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1276
Sold
FIVE SMALL CHINESE SANCAI GLAZED PLATES OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES (5)
Ming dynasty
Covered in green and ochre glazes, tallest 6cm high
Covered in green and ochre glazes, tallest 6cm high
Some chips, mostly small
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £80 - £120
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1277
Sold
A PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF A CHINESE OFFICIAL
Possibly Japanese, late 19th/20th century
Cast standing in long robes and holding a fan in his left hand, signed on silver tablet, 32cm high
Cast standing in long robes and holding a fan in his left hand, signed on silver tablet, 32cm high
Stress crack through the bottom of the fan leaf where it joins the hand. Loss to end of bow at back…
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £100 - £150
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1278
Sold
CHINESE YIXING TEA POT AND COVER (2)
Of dark brown colour, one side decorated in low relief with two swimming fish inside a bamboo frame, the reverse with calligraphy, bamboo moulded spout and handle, stamped marks to cover and base, 12.75cm high
Good condition
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £150
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1279
Sold
A CHINESE BRONZE POURING VESSEL
Qing dynasty
Cast with a dragon amongst clouds and with a cloud scroll handle, cast three-character mark to base, 22.5cm length including handle; also a soapstone censer incised and infilled with green pigment with prunus, bamboo and an inscription, 14cm diameter (2)
Cast with a dragon amongst clouds and with a cloud scroll handle, cast three-character mark to base, 22.5cm length including handle; also a soapstone censer incised and infilled with green pigment with prunus, bamboo and an inscription, 14cm diameter (2)
Pouring vessel in overall good conditionSoapstone censer with some small chips around the rims and…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £150 - £250
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1280
Sold
A CHINESE PORCELAIN DOUBLE GOURD SHAPED VASE
Covered in a mottled brown glaze, 14.5cm high, with stopper (2)
Overall in good condition. Traces of a black inscription on the base
Hammer price:
£80
Estimate: £80 - £120
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1281
Sold
A SMALL GROUP OF CHINESE ITEMS
Comprising; a jade bi disc carved and painted with dragons and feline masks, 9cm wide; a jade pendant carved with an eagle, 7cm wide; a cased inkstone and stick, case 9cm length; a specimen of amber set on a wooden mount, amber 8cm high and a small jade bi disc, 4cm diameter
There are two chips to the ink stick. Otherwise in overall good condition
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £80 - £120
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1651
Sold
AN 18CT GOLD KEY WIND OPENFACED POCKET WATCH
The jewelled three quarter plate lever movement detailed Richd L Henry & Co London, No 3140, 18ct gold inner case, Chester 1862, with a replacement 9ct gold bow, case diameter 43mm, gross weight 70 gms, with a key
Condition report; movement currently functioning, dial in good condition, case with general age…
Hammer price:
£900
Estimate: £350 - £450
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1652
Sold
A GOLD UNIVERSAL GENEVE CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
The cream painted dial with three subsidiary dials and outer seconds track, the movement numbered 285, case back detailed 18k Universal Geneve, fitted with a two-piece mesh bracelet, detailed 750, gross weight 73g, case diameter 37mm
Condition report; movement currently running, chronograph functions runs and resets, dial scratched…
Hammer price:
£2,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1653
Sold
A GOLD BERTHOUD GENEVE CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
The white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, two subsidiary dials and outer telemetre track, case back detailed 750, movement unsigned, case diameter 40mm, fitted on a Morellato brown leather strap, together with another brown leather strap
Hammer price:
£1,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1654
Sold
AN 18CT GOLD CARTIER TANK WRISTWATCH
The rectangular white dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands and cabochon sapphire winding crown, case width (excluding crown) 23.5mm, fitted on a brown alligator Cartier strap with 18ct gold buckle detailed Cartier, together with a red Cartier pouch, a Cartier certificate of origin card with handwritten date of purchase 20/12/83, two international service booklets dated for 1991 and 1993 and various invoices from Cartier for previous restoration and accessories
Watch is currently working.Size of case from top to bottom of side lug 30.4mm, width across case 23…
Hammer price:
£3,500
Estimate: £2,500 - £3,000
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1655
Sold
A GENTLEMAN'S 9CT GOLD CASED, KEYLESS WIND, HALF HUNTING CASED POCKET WATCH
The jewelled lever movement detailed Tavannes Watch Co, Swiss Made, 9ct gold inner case, London 1926, gross weight 92 gms, case diameter 49mm
Hammer price:
£480
Estimate: £400 - £600
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1656
Unsold
A CARTIER VENDOME 18CT WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND SET LADY'S WRISTWATCH
The circular white dial with Roman numerals to the chapter ring, with a diamond set bezel and sapphire set crown, the case numbered 670801352 and signed Cartier Paris, to a manual wound movement, on a textured white gold bracelet, gross weight 56 gms, with an associated Must De Cartier 21 case
Condition report; movement currently functioning, watch is in good condition overall with minor…
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1657
Unsold
FOUR LADY'S WRISTWATCHES AND A SET OF FOUR BALL POINT BRIDGE PENS (5)
The wristwatches comprising; Continental, Realm Quartz, Michel Herbelin, Paris and Sandoz, with a leather box, the ball point bridge pens with a case
Estimate: £40 - £60
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1658
Sold
A 9CT GOLD TISSOT AUTOMATIC SEASTAR SEVEN GENTLEMAN'S WRISTWATCH
The signed brushed gilt dial with baton hour markers, date aperture, gilt hands and with centre seconds, fitted to a leather strap, having a gilt metal buckle, probably London 1969
Condition report; movement currently functioning, dial in good condition, glass scratched, case…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £150 - £250
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1659
Unsold
TWO KEYLESS WIND OPENFACED GENTLEMEN'S POCKET WATCHES (2)
Comprising; a Rosskopf keyless wind openfaced pocket watch, the caseback decorated with a railway train and carriages, detailed AMT ROSSKOPF PANTHERE PATENT, the signed enamelled dial with Roman hour numerals and outer red numerals to 24 and a brass cased, keyless wind openfaced Ingersoll pocket watch, the movement backplate detailed PATENTED JAN.13.91, paper advertisement within the caseback, the dial detailed Quaker R.H.I. & B, See The Camerer Cuss Book of Antique Watches, Pages 266 and 274
Estimate: £40 - £60
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1660
Sold
A PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE 18CT GOLD CIRCULAR CASED GENTLEMAN'S AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH
The signed cream coloured dial with gilt baton numerals, subsidiary seconds and with gilt hands, detailed within the screw-off caseback 18 K 0,750 REF. 3429 2644653, fitted to a leather strap, having an associated buckle, with a purchase receipt, certificate detailed reference number 3429, movement number 1115391, dated 10 Sept 1968, also with a repair invoice dated 14.03.12 and Patek Philippe pouch and card
The watch is currently working, although we do not guarantee accuracy of time keepingA few surface…
Hammer price:
£7,500
Estimate: £3,000 - £4,000
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1661
Sold
SIX WRISTWATCHES (6)
Comprising; a lady's 9ct gold octagonal cased wristwatch, import mark London 1925, on a gilt metal bracelet, a lady's 9ct gold circular cased wristwatch, import mark Birmingham 1924, on a gilt metal bracelet, two further lady's wristwatches to include Favre-Leuba and two gentlemen's wristwatches, comprising; Roamer and Lagonda
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £60 - £80
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1662
Sold
AN ACCURIST 9CT GOLD LADY'S BRACELET WRISTWATCH
The signed oval silvered dial with baton shaped hour markers, length 17cm, gross weight 12 gms
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £80 - £120
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1663
Sold
AN OMEGA AUTOMATIC STEEL CASED GENTLEMAN'S WRISTWATCH
The signed silvered dial with arrow shaped hour markers and with subsidiary seconds, Omega logo to the winding button, on an expanding metal bracelet
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £100 - £150
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1664
Sold
A CARTIER GILT METAL AND SIMULATED LAPIS LAZULI OVAL ALARM CLOCK
The signed circular cream coloured dial with black hands and Roman numerals
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £80 - £120
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1665
Unsold
A MONTEGA STEEL CASED GENTLEMAN'S CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WRISTWATCH
The signed mother-of-pearl dial with three subsidiary dials, Arabic hour numerals and with outer tachymeter scale, the caseback glazed to show the automatic movement and detailed Water Resistant 50 metres, with two spare links, paperwork detail dated 17/12/1999 and metal case
Estimate: £600 - £800
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1666
Sold
THREE GENTLEMEN'S WRISTWATCHES AND SIX FURTHER ITEMS (9)
The wristwatches comprising; a Narblas gilt metal fronted and steel backed wristwatch, an Ardath gilt metal fronted and steel backed square cased wristwatch, a gilt metal gentleman's wristwatch, with a Liberty head to the dial, a Gucci bangle wristwatch, (the coloured bezels missing), a silver fronted small clock, an alarm clock and three further items
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £60 - £90
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1667
Sold
TWO LADIES BRACELET WRISTWATCHES (2)
comprising an Omega 9ct gold ladies bracelet wristwatch, the signed cut cornered square gilt dial with black Roman numerals, the mesh link bracelet with a fold over clasp, gross weight 26.5 gms and a Roamer 9ct gold circular cased ladies wristwatch, fitted to a gilt metal sprung bar link bracelet
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £260 - £300
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1668
Sold
A CERTINA GILT METAL LADIES COCKTAIL BRACELET WRISTWATCH
in a wide woven mesh link design, with a hinged cover to the signed dial formed as a flower head, 19.5cm long
Hammer price:
£20
Estimate: £40 - £60
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1669
Sold
A COLLECTION OF MOSTLY QUARTZ WRISTWATCHES (QTY)
And various other wristwatches
Hammer price:
£30
Estimate: £40 - £60
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1670
Unsold
A GENTLEMAN'S SILVER CASED, KEYLESS WIND, OPENFACED CHRONOGRAPH POCKET WATCH
With an unsigned jewelled movement, the inner and outer case detailed 0,935, the enamelled dial with Roman hour numerals, chip to dial
Estimate: £100 - £150
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1671
Sold
A MUST DE CARTIER 21 LADY'S STEEL BRACELET WRISTWATCH
The signed silvered dial with black Arabic minute numerals, the bezel with gilt Roman hour numerals, the signed caseback detailed 1340 PL219430, on a steel and gilt bracelet, with a Cartier foldover clasp, case diameter 28mm
Condition ReportNot currently workingProvenance: Shakenhurst Hall, Cleobury Mortimer. For further…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £200 - £300
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1672
Unsold
A GENTLEMAN'S GILT METAL FRONTED AND STEEL BACKED HAMILTON PAN-EUROP AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH
The signed silvered dial with gilt numerals, centre seconds and with date aperture at 6 o'clock, fitted to a strap.
Condition report; movement currently functioning, dial in good condition, glass scratched, case…
Estimate: £100 - £150
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1673
Sold
A JUVENIA GOLD CASED LADY'S WRISTWATCH AND FIVE FURTHER ITEMS (6)
The signed silvered dial with gilt baton shaped hour markers, a silver cased, keyless wind, hunting cased gentleman's pocket watch, the escapement visible through the dial detailed Hebdomas Patent, import mark London 1912, a silver cased, openfaced fob watch, a square cased pendant watch, a Buler pendant watch with a base metal chain and a Seiko Automatic steel cased lady's wristwatch
Hammer price:
£80
Estimate: £80 - £120
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1674
Sold
A VICTORIAN SILVER CASED, KEY WIND, OPENFACED GENTLEMAN'S POCKET WATCH
The fusee lever movement detailed A.H.Drinkwater Manufacturer Coventry 25462, gilt dust cover, the enamelled dial with Roman numerals, London 1880, with a leather fob strap
Condition report; Watch is running when wound, case shows general age related wear and some rubbing…
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £100 - £150
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1675
Sold
A SILVER TWIN CASED OPENFACED GENTLEMAN'S POCKET WATCH
The gilt fusee movement with a verge escapement, pierced Continental balance cock, detailed to the backplate John Brand Hurst, the silvered dial with Roman hour numerals and Arabic minute numerals, detailed Brand and with date aperture above 6 o'clock, two hands detached, but present, case unmarked, probably Continental, mid-18th century with a key
Movement currently working, post reconnected to the inner case, dial cover is a replacement, inner…
Hammer price:
£1,400
Estimate: £200 - £250
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1676
Sold
TWO GOLD CASED LADY'S FOB WATCHES (2)
Comprising; a keyless wind openfaced fob watch, with a gilt cylinder movement, the case detailed K 18, diameter 31.7mm, gross weight 25.6 gms and a keywind openfaced fob watch, with a gilt cylinder movement, gilt metal inner case, the inside of the caseback detailed 9 K, case diameter 35.3mm, gross weight 31.1 gms
Condition report; 18k fob watch not running and seems to have been overwound, no inner dust cover…
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £200 - £250
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1677
Sold
A TISSOT SEASTAR STEEL CASED GENTLEMAN'S WRISTWATCH
The signed silvered dial with gilt baton numerals, gilt hands and with centre seconds, with a Tissot case
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £100 - £150
4 August 2022
4 August 2022
Lot 1701
Sold
AN 18CT GOLD AND DIAMOND BROOCH
In an elliptical design, collet set with two rows of four circular cut diamonds, length 7cm, gross weight 10.8 gms
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £350 - £450
4 August 2022
4 August 2022