Live
17-18 May| Antiques & Interiors
Sale Days:
Wednesday 17 May 2023
Starts with Lot 551
Works of Art, Clocks Carpets & Furniture
Thursday 18 May 2023
Starts with Lot 1201
Asian, Coins & Medals,
Wednesday 17 May - Sussex Saleroom
Lot 551 – 729 Works of Art 10am
Lot 730 - 775 Clocks 11.30am
Lot 813 - 850
Carpets 12noon
Lot 901 – 1200 Furniture
& Garden Statuary 1pm
Thursday 18 May -
Sussex Saleroom
Lot 1201- 1387 Asian Ceramics & Works of Art 10am
Lot 1401 - 1547 Coins & Medals 1pm
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Friday, 12 May | 10am - 4pm
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Monday, 15 May | 10am - 4pm
Tuesday, 16 May | 10am - 1pm
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Collections
- Sussex Saleroom
We will be open for collections on sale days 9am -4.30pm and additionally
Saturday 20 May 9am -12noon
Monday 22 May 9am-4.30pm
Tuesday 23 May 9am – 4.30pm
Wednesday 24 May 9am – 4.30pm
Thursday 25 May 9am - 4.30pm
CLOSED 27-29 May –Bank Holiday Weekend
Lot 649
Sold
TWO ABSTRACT BRASS ANIMAL SCULPTURES (2)
Modern
The first a leopard, on a wooden base, 34cm wide; The second an antelope, 22cm high
The first a leopard, on a wooden base, 34cm wide; The second an antelope, 22cm high
Provenance: The Estate of the late Professor Jonathan & Mrs Deanna Brostoff, https://www.bellmans…
Hammer price:
£80
Estimate: £60 - £80
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 650
Unsold
A BRONZE MODEL OF A LION AND A BRONZE LION HEAD, POSSIBLY A DOOR KNOCKER (2)
20th Century
The lion mounted on a black polished slate base, apparently unsigned, 11.5cm wide; The lion head possibly a door knocker mount, but lacking its loop, 6cm high
The lion mounted on a black polished slate base, apparently unsigned, 11.5cm wide; The lion head possibly a door knocker mount, but lacking its loop, 6cm high
Provenance: The Estate of the late Professor Jonathan & Mrs Deanna Brostoff, https://www.bellmans…
Estimate: £60 - £80
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 651
Unsold
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT-METAL FOUR-LIGHT CANDELABRA (2)
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Modelled as winged putti holding aloft a cornucopia with four flower sconces, on alabaster bases, one missing its plinth, complete example approx 55cm high
Modelled as winged putti holding aloft a cornucopia with four flower sconces, on alabaster bases, one missing its plinth, complete example approx 55cm high
Estimate: £120 - £180
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 652
Sold
A GROUP OF FOUR GRADUATED FORTUM & MASON WICKER HAMPERS (4)
Modern
Each with leather buckles and loop handles, the largest 77cm wide and the smallest 50cm wide
Each with leather buckles and loop handles, the largest 77cm wide and the smallest 50cm wide
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 653
Sold
A GROUP OF FOURTEEN FISHING REELS INCLUDING TWO HARDY’S PATENT, FOUR BRASS AND FIVE MAHOGANY EXAMPLES (14)
Late 19th to 20th Century
Comprising a Victorian brass 3.1/2 in. reel, by Chevalier Bowness & Son with ivory finial; a brass 3.7/8 in. Malloch’s Patent side caster; a brass J Bernard & Son 3.1/2 in. reel; a brass 2.1/4 in. Hardy Bro. Alnwick reel; two Hardy ‘s Patent Alnwick metal alloy 3.1/4 in. and 3 in. reels; four mahogany and brass mounted reels, one stamped ‘POOLE 6 NINE ELMS LANE’, the largest 4 in.; two metal alloy Illingworth casting reels, both with Patent numbers; and another
Comprising a Victorian brass 3.1/2 in. reel, by Chevalier Bowness & Son with ivory finial; a brass 3.7/8 in. Malloch’s Patent side caster; a brass J Bernard & Son 3.1/2 in. reel; a brass 2.1/4 in. Hardy Bro. Alnwick reel; two Hardy ‘s Patent Alnwick metal alloy 3.1/4 in. and 3 in. reels; four mahogany and brass mounted reels, one stamped ‘POOLE 6 NINE ELMS LANE’, the largest 4 in.; two metal alloy Illingworth casting reels, both with Patent numbers; and another
This item is being sold with Ivory Declaration reference B4F493NW.
Hammer price:
£1,100
Estimate: £150 - £250
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 654
Sold
A GREY PAINTED POND BARGE
124cm wide; 20cm high
Hammer price:
£30
Estimate: £50 - £80
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 655
Sold
AN ORANGE TIN PLATE VINTAGE TOURER MODELLED AS A 'STUTZ BEARCAT'
20th Century
By Structo Toys, with moving wheels, steering wheels and levers/pedals inside, 39cm long
By Structo Toys, with moving wheels, steering wheels and levers/pedals inside, 39cm long
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £100 - £150
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 656
Sold
A FRAMED GROUP OF HARDSTONE SAMPLES AND VARIOUS HARDSTONE BOWLS (6)
The mounted samples including lapis lazuli, various agates, jaspers and a malachite, 23cm wide; 28cm high; Together with a malachite ashtray, 14cm wide; two fluorspar bowls; an agate ashtray and another blue agate oval bowl
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 657
Sold
A PARKER LUCKY CURVE DUOFOLD FOUNTAIN PEN AND TWO LIGHTERS (3)
Modern
The pen in faux lapis lazuli case, the circular engine-turned Parker compact lighter 6cm diam., the second oblong Parker lighter 6.5cm high
The pen in faux lapis lazuli case, the circular engine-turned Parker compact lighter 6cm diam., the second oblong Parker lighter 6.5cm high
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 658
Sold
A BRI-CAL ADDING MACHINE BY THE BRITISH CALCULATORS LTD
Early 20th Century
Patented by H & M Dickinson, the circular adding machine with serial number 50031, with bone stylus and in a velvet lined fitted box, 13.5cm diam.
Patented by H & M Dickinson, the circular adding machine with serial number 50031, with bone stylus and in a velvet lined fitted box, 13.5cm diam.
Hammer price:
£35
Estimate: £70 - £100
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 659
Sold
APOCALYPSE NOW GERMAN FILM POSTER
1979
Artwork by Bob Peak, folded, in two sections, depicting three different artworks for the film side by side, combined size 46.5in x 66.5in
Artwork by Bob Peak, folded, in two sections, depicting three different artworks for the film side by side, combined size 46.5in x 66.5in
Hammer price:
£80
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 660
Sold
AN ITALIAN ADVERTISING FILM POSTER FOR 'JAMES BOND DR NO'
1970's
Starring Sean Connery, mounted and framed, frame 83 x 43cm
Starring Sean Connery, mounted and framed, frame 83 x 43cm
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £100 - £150
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 661
Sold
A TWO-TIER TWELVE LIGHT CHANDELIER
Modern
With hobnail cut glass baluster column and bobeche, twisted scroll arms and beaded swags, approx 80cm high
With hobnail cut glass baluster column and bobeche, twisted scroll arms and beaded swags, approx 80cm high
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £100 - £150
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 662
Sold
A GROUP OF VARIOUS SNUFF BOXES, CIGARETTE BOXES AND OTHERS (8)
Late 19th and 20th Century
Comprising a tortoiseshell and white metal mounted cigarette box, first half 20th Century, with cedar lining, 14cm wide; two banded agate and white metal mounted snuff boxes, 7cm wide and 5cm wide; a painted metal cylindrical container on bun feet, 8cm wide; an ivory and tortoiseshell inlaid horn snuff box, 8.5cm wide; and another white metal inlaid example, 9cm wide; together with an engine-turned silver hallmarked snuff box, 8.5cm wide
Comprising a tortoiseshell and white metal mounted cigarette box, first half 20th Century, with cedar lining, 14cm wide; two banded agate and white metal mounted snuff boxes, 7cm wide and 5cm wide; a painted metal cylindrical container on bun feet, 8cm wide; an ivory and tortoiseshell inlaid horn snuff box, 8.5cm wide; and another white metal inlaid example, 9cm wide; together with an engine-turned silver hallmarked snuff box, 8.5cm wide
This lot is being sold with Ivory Certificate reference MJTJ69DC
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £150 - £250
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 663
Sold
TAXIDERMY: BY J. COOPER & SONS, A CASED SEA TROUT
In a naturalistic setting with label for ‘J. Cooper & Sons, 28 Radnor Street, London’, 70cm wide; 36cm high
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £150 - £250
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 664
Unsold
TAXIDERMY: A LARGE CASED PIKE
In a slightly bow fronted case and naturalistic setting, 125.5cm wide; 49.5cm high
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 665
Unsold
A PAINTED CAST IRON BOOT SCRAPER
19th Century
The rectangular base surmounted by the lion-mark scraper, 40cm wide
The rectangular base surmounted by the lion-mark scraper, 40cm wide
Estimate: £100 - £150
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 666
Unsold
THE DUCHY EXPLORER METAL TRAIN ENGINE SIGN
20th Century
With raised brown lettering on a beige ground, 105cm wide
With raised brown lettering on a beige ground, 105cm wide
Estimate: £150 - £250
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 667
Sold
TAXIDERMY: A CASED MALE AND FEMALE PHEASANT TOGETHER WITH TWO OTHERS
The cased examples set within a naturalistic setting, 80cm wide; 43cm high
Hammer price:
£80
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 668
Sold
TAXIDERMY: A CASED TEAL AND QUAIL, PARTRIDGES AND A QUAIL ON PLINTHS (4)
The male teal duck with a naturalistic background in a display case, 30.5 x 29cm; a quail in a display case; a French partridge on a naturalistic base; together with a group of two quail and an English partridge on a naturalistic base, 86cm wide
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £150 - £250
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 669
Unsold
TAXIDERMY: CASED PAIR OF KESTRELS AND A FINCH
In a ripple moulded canted angle display case with naturalistic setting, 60cm wide; 40.5cm high
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 670
Sold
TAXIDERMY: INCLUDING A MONGOOSE FIGHTING A COBRA, A FOX HEAD, A FELINE SKULL AND ANOTHER (4)
The snake and mongoose group, 59cm high, the fox on circular mount
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 672
Sold
A CRICKET BAT SIGNED BY COLIN COWDREY
Made by Gradidge, London, signed in black pen, 84cm long
Baron Cowdrey of Tonbridge, CBE (1932-2000) was an English cricketer who played for Kent County…
Hammer price:
£25
Estimate: £50 - £80
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 673
Sold
JAQUES OF LONDON: A STAUNTON PATTERN SET OF CHESSMEN IN MAHOGANY CASE
A complete set of boxwood and ebony chess pieces, a knight and rook of each colour stamped with the Jacques crown and both Kings inscribed 'JAQUES LONDON' to the bases, weighted, the kings 11.5cm high, within a green felt lined mahogany case with 'Genuine Staunton Chessmen' label to the interior cover, 23.5cm wide
Condition Report:Black: Some loss of colour to one or two pieces but minor. One pawn with a split…
Hammer price:
£2,000
Estimate: £200 - £300
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 674
Sold
A SET OF WILLIAM MORRIS WILLOW BOUGH CURTAINS AND TAILS (10)
To include a pair 34in wide x 92in long, a single curtain 78in wide x 62in long, two pairs, of plain tails and a pair of Willow Bough patterned tails; Together with a roll of Willow Bough fabric in a slightly faded colour
Condition Report:Generally in good condition with some light staining to the lining. Would benefit…
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 675
Unsold
A SET OF FOUR CORAL AND BROWN CURTAINS AND TWO DEMI-LUNE PELMET BOARDS (6)
The curtains 34in wide x 112in long, pelmets 156.5cm wide x 30.5cm deep
Condition Report:Lined and interlined. Some staining to the lining. Would benefit from cleaning…
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 676
Sold
A SET OF RED AND GOLD BROCADE HANGINGS FOR A FOUR POSTER BED (7)
To include a fringed pelmet 18ft long, a bed cover 102in x 152in, a valance 5in wide, a single curtain 78in x 45in, a back curtain 60in wide x 98in high and a pair of curtains 30in wide x 90in high
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 677
Unsold
TWO PAIRS OF MINT AND IVORY STRIPE CURTAINS (4)
To include one pair 30in wide x 92in long and another pair 44in wide x 92in long
Condition Report:Lined but not interlined. Some staining to the lining but generally in good…
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 678
Sold
A CHINESE EXPORT EMBROIDERED SILK BED COVERLET
20th Century
Embroidered with flowers and birds of paradise, on a gold ground, 290cm x 220cm excluding tasselled border
Embroidered with flowers and birds of paradise, on a gold ground, 290cm x 220cm excluding tasselled border
Provenance: The Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Goetz. See Bellmans website article for further…
Hammer price:
£800
Estimate: £200 - £300
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 679
Unsold
A FRENCH GILT-METAL BOUILOTTE TABLE LAMP
The base signed 'Gagneau Et Cie', the lamp with fluted swag adorned column, converted to electricity and with later camel coloured fabric shade, 63cm high
Estimate: £100 - £150
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 680
Unsold
A PAIR OF KASBAH STYLE BRASS LANTERNS (2)
20th Century
Each with eight frosted glass panels below a pierced dome, approx 45cm high excluding hanging chain
Each with eight frosted glass panels below a pierced dome, approx 45cm high excluding hanging chain
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 681
Sold
A CARVED COCO-DE-MER NUT BASKET
20th Century
Carved in two sections with central handle, with etched cross border to the outside, 29.5cm long
Carved in two sections with central handle, with etched cross border to the outside, 29.5cm long
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 682
Sold
LALIQUE STYLE LUCITE HORSE TABLE LAMP
20th Century
The frosted lucite relief moulded lamp modelled as six parading horses, on clear circular base, 30.5cm high
The frosted lucite relief moulded lamp modelled as six parading horses, on clear circular base, 30.5cm high
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 683
Sold
A LARGE RESIN TORSO OF APOLLO
Modern
Modelled on a Hellenistic sculpture fragment of Apollo, with a white marble finish, on square metal stand, 97cm high including stand
Modelled on a Hellenistic sculpture fragment of Apollo, with a white marble finish, on square metal stand, 97cm high including stand
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £200 - £300
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 684
Sold
A BRONZE EFFECT RESIN BUST OF MALE MEDUSA
Modern
The male head surmounted by serpents, resin with a patinated bronze finish, on rectangular stand, 52cm high including stand
The male head surmounted by serpents, resin with a patinated bronze finish, on rectangular stand, 52cm high including stand
Hammer price:
£190
Estimate: £100 - £150
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 685
Sold
A GILT METAL MOUNTED ALABASTER COLUMN
20th Century
The column with foliate embossed mounts, square stepped top and base, 110cm high
The column with foliate embossed mounts, square stepped top and base, 110cm high
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 686
Unsold
A GOTHIC REVIVAL GILTWOOD STANDARD LAMP
20th Century
On hexagonal stepped base, with faux vellum lampshade, 103cm high excluding fittings
On hexagonal stepped base, with faux vellum lampshade, 103cm high excluding fittings
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 687
Sold
A VENETIAN MURANO GOLD SPLASH EIGHT LIGHT CHANDELIER
20th Century
The two tiered glass elements infused with gold leaf, decorated with scrolling leaves and flowers between the branches, with floral embellishments to the finial, 118cm high
The two tiered glass elements infused with gold leaf, decorated with scrolling leaves and flowers between the branches, with floral embellishments to the finial, 118cm high
Condition Report:Approx 100cm wide. 8 lights on the lower tier; other tiers are decorative. One…
Hammer price:
£480
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 688
Sold
ROBERT 'BOB' WADE: A SET OF PUNCH AND JUDY PUPPETS AND PROPS (15)
20th Century
To include Mr Punch, Judy, Baby, Policeman, Joey The Clown, Crocodile, Ghost, a spare Mr Punch head and hands, another male puppet, a noose and bat, two Professional Punch Swazzles in original packaging, one unopened, puppets all with 'A Wade Puppet' label and painted wooden heads, complete Mr Punch 70cm high
To include Mr Punch, Judy, Baby, Policeman, Joey The Clown, Crocodile, Ghost, a spare Mr Punch head and hands, another male puppet, a noose and bat, two Professional Punch Swazzles in original packaging, one unopened, puppets all with 'A Wade Puppet' label and painted wooden heads, complete Mr Punch 70cm high
Provenance: From the estate of children’s author Russell Hoban (1925-2011), who commissioned this…
Hammer price:
£900
Estimate: £200 - £300
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 689
Sold
A LARGE THAI BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA
Modern
Seated in sattvasana on a raised double lotus throne with hands in abhaya and dhyana mudra, 96cm high
Seated in sattvasana on a raised double lotus throne with hands in abhaya and dhyana mudra, 96cm high
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £400 - £600
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 690
Unsold
ALLEN CURRAN (BRITISH 1933-2000): A BRONZED BUST OF JOHN LENNON, ENTITLED ‘IMAGINE’
1984
Bronzed fibreglass and resin on lined wooden base, stamped to the reverse 'A. Curran 1984, Liverpool', 20.5cm high; Together with a card signed later in black ink by Paul McCartney, a Beatles commemorative tea towel, and thirty-six A. & B.C. Chewing Gum trading cards of The Beatles
Bronzed fibreglass and resin on lined wooden base, stamped to the reverse 'A. Curran 1984, Liverpool', 20.5cm high; Together with a card signed later in black ink by Paul McCartney, a Beatles commemorative tea towel, and thirty-six A. & B.C. Chewing Gum trading cards of The Beatles
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 691
Sold
A BRONZE EFFECT RESIN BUST OF A FAUN
Modern
Modelled as a classical male faun with asymmetrical horns, on a black metal stand, 54cm high including stand
Modelled as a classical male faun with asymmetrical horns, on a black metal stand, 54cm high including stand
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £120 - £180
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 692
Sold
A RESIN TORSO OF APOLLO ON STAND
Modern
Modelled on a Hellenistic sculpture fragment of Apollo, with an aged white marble finish, on square metal stand, 73cm high including stand
Modelled on a Hellenistic sculpture fragment of Apollo, with an aged white marble finish, on square metal stand, 73cm high including stand
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £150 - £250
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 693
Sold
A SET OF SEVEN LARGE ALABASTER WALL LIGHTS (7)
Modern
Each cylindrical lamp with metal fitting to the reverse, 80cm long
Each cylindrical lamp with metal fitting to the reverse, 80cm long
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 694
Sold
A SET OF SIX ALABASTER WALL LIGHTS (6)
Modern
Each cylindrical lamp with metal fitting to the reverse, 55cm long
Each cylindrical lamp with metal fitting to the reverse, 55cm long
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 695
Sold
A SET OF FIVE SMALL ALABASTER WALL LIGHTS (5)
Modern
Each cylindrical lamp with metal fitting to the reverse, 36cm long
Each cylindrical lamp with metal fitting to the reverse, 36cm long
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 696
Sold
A PAIR OF FRENCH GILT-METAL AND GLASS TEN-LIGHT CHANDELIERS (2)
Mid-20th Century
With petal shaped drip-pans and hung with faceted drops, 70cm wide; 74cm high
With petal shaped drip-pans and hung with faceted drops, 70cm wide; 74cm high
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £200 - £300
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 697
Unsold
DIGOIN, FRANCE: A SARREGUEMINES FISH SERVING SET (8)
Mid-20th Century
Comprising platter, 54cm wide, six plates, 27cm wide and a sauce boat
Comprising platter, 54cm wide, six plates, 27cm wide and a sauce boat
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023