Live
12-13 May| Antiques & Interiors
Sale Days:
Monday 12 May 2025
13:00
- 17:00 BST
Starts with Lot 101
Silver
Tuesday 13 May 2025
10:00
- 17:00 BST
Starts with Lot 401
Decorative Objects, Carpets & Furniture
Monday
12 May
Lots 101- 400 Silver 1pm
Tuesday
13 May
Lots 401-
577 Decorative Objects 10am
Lots 673 - 700 Carpets 11.30am
Lots 701- 1055 Furniture 1pm
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Collections - Sussex
Saleroom
We will be open for collections on sale days 9am -4.30pm and additionally
Thursday 15 May 9am – 4.30pm
Friday 16 May 9am – 4.30pm
Saturday 17 May 9am – 12 noon
Monday 19 May 9am – 4.30pm
Tuesday 20 May 9am – 4.30pm
Lot 543
Sold
A PAIR OF GLASS ‘ASCONA’ VASE TABLE LAMPS (2)
Retailed by Vaughan, Modern
Of baluster form with ‘ribbon’ decoration, 71cm high (including shade)
Of baluster form with ‘ribbon’ decoration, 71cm high (including shade)
Condition report: Overall, these appear to be in good decorative condition with no obvious chips or…
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £70 - £100
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 544
Sold
A PAIR OF SILVERED METAL CORINTHIAN COLUMN TABLE LAMPS AND THREE BRASS TABLE LAMPS (5)
Late 20th Century
The column lamps 53.5cm high; the others 33cm high
The column lamps 53.5cm high; the others 33cm high
Hammer price:
£35
Estimate: £50 - £80
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 545
Sold
A VICTORIAN BRASS AND COPPER RIVETTED LEATHER FIREBUCKET
Late 19th Century
Of typical form with handle, 30cm high
Of typical form with handle, 30cm high
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £80 - £120
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 546
Sold
A BRASS 16TH CENTURY STYLE ‘NUREMBERG’ REPOUSSE ALMS DISH
45cm wide
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £80 - £120
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 547
Unsold
MAY BLAKEMAN (D.2000): A TERRACOTTA SCULPTED GROUP OF THE MADONNA AND CHILD
Incised to the reverse ‘M.B’ dated 1958, 31cm high
Provenance: Acquired by the deceased owner probably directly from the artist. May Blakeman was…
Estimate: £80 - £120
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 548
Sold
TWO CARVED STONE HEADS (2)
Probably South East Asian
Mounted on ebonised bases, 11cm high
Mounted on ebonised bases, 11cm high
Hammer price:
£40
Estimate: £80 - £120
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 549
Unsold
A SET OF FOUR METAL THREE BRANCH WALL LIGHTS (4)
Modern
With downward swept acanthus leaf wrapped arms, supporting part frosted glass chimneys, 58.5cm high
With downward swept acanthus leaf wrapped arms, supporting part frosted glass chimneys, 58.5cm high
Estimate: £200 - £300
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 550
Sold
A BROWN LEATHER TRUNK
Circa 1900
With side handles, stamped initials M.C,A, 56 x 91 x 32cm
With side handles, stamped initials M.C,A, 56 x 91 x 32cm
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £50 - £80
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 551
Unsold
A FRENCH GILT-METAL GLASS BEAD AND EMBROIDERED CLUTCH BAG (10)
Opening to reveal and powder compact, lipstick holder and another concealed recess, label 17cm wide; A Continental silver mounted glass beaded bag, with oval relief cast cherub cartouches, stamped '800' to the edge, and parrot mounts to either end, 20cm wide; a snake skin mounted gilt-metal combination purse, cigarette case and compact, with wrist strap, 1950s, 13cm wide; A French beadwork and silk purse, 20cm wide; and another beadwork purse; Together with three other black clutch bags and two with white
with sequins and beads
Estimate: £150 - £250
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 553
Sold
A LOUIS XV STYLE GILT-METAL SCROLLING ACANTHUS ADJUSTABLE FENDER AND ANOTHER PAIR OF ANDIRONS (5)
Early 20th Century
The fender comprising: a pair of chenets modelled as flowering scrolling acanthus flanking an adjustable curb rail, approx 104cm wide; and a pair of andirons with billet bars to the reverse, 25cm high
The fender comprising: a pair of chenets modelled as flowering scrolling acanthus flanking an adjustable curb rail, approx 104cm wide; and a pair of andirons with billet bars to the reverse, 25cm high
Hammer price:
£45
Estimate: £50 - £80
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 554
Sold
AFTER AUGUSTE MOREAU: A FRENCH PATINATED BRONZE WINGED PUTTO
19th Century
Mounted on a later rouge marble base, 27cm high
Mounted on a later rouge marble base, 27cm high
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £100 - £150
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 555
Sold
AN ENGLISH ENAMEL TRINKET BOX
Probably South Staffordshire, Late 18th Century
The hinged cover decorated with a maritime scene, the sides and base with posies, 13cm diameter
The hinged cover decorated with a maritime scene, the sides and base with posies, 13cm diameter
Condition report: Most obviously, numerous hairline cracks to the side of the circular box with a…
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £80 - £120
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 556
Sold
A PAIR OF DERBYSHIRE SLATE AND PIETRA DURA INLAID CANDLESTICKS (2)
Mid-19th Century
With flared urn candle nozzles, the square section uprights inlaid with alternating panels of hardstone specimens, flowers and insects, 27cm high
With flared urn candle nozzles, the square section uprights inlaid with alternating panels of hardstone specimens, flowers and insects, 27cm high
Condition report: Inevitable scuffs, scratches and small chips and marks commensurate with wear,…
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £100 - £200
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 557
Sold
AN ITALIAN CARVED ALABASTER BUST OF A CHILD READING
Late 19th Century
Modelled wearing a bonnet, mounted on two grey marble books, 33cm high
Modelled wearing a bonnet, mounted on two grey marble books, 33cm high
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £150 - £250
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 558
Sold
A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE BOTTLE VASE ADAPTED TO A TABLE LAMP (3)
Late 19th Century
With relief cast blossom and birds, later adapted to a table lamp on a hardwood base, 33cm high (excluding fitment and shade); Together with a pair of Chinese brass pricket candlesticks, (one missing the pricket), 44cm high overall
With relief cast blossom and birds, later adapted to a table lamp on a hardwood base, 33cm high (excluding fitment and shade); Together with a pair of Chinese brass pricket candlesticks, (one missing the pricket), 44cm high overall
Hammer price:
£20
Estimate: £80 - £120
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 559
Sold
A SIXTEENTH CENTURY STYLE WALL HANGING OR TAPESTRY AFTER THE HUNTS OF MAXIMILIAN SERIES
Modern
Depicting a hunt scene in a forest, emblematic of July, printed, 277cm wide; 210cm
Depicting a hunt scene in a forest, emblematic of July, printed, 277cm wide; 210cm
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £100 - £200
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 560
Sold
A CHINOISERIE LACQUERED FLOOR STANDING LAMP
1920s
With urn-shaped nozzle on a tapering column, 160cm high
With urn-shaped nozzle on a tapering column, 160cm high
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £80 - £120
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 561
Sold
AN ITALIAN GILT-BRONZE AND GLASS EIGHTEEN LIGHT CHANDELIER
20th Century
Of cartouche outline, with two tiers of scroll arms supporting petal shaped candle nozzles and further light fittings internally concealed within beaded stringing, hung overall with faceted swags, flower-heads, tear shaped and pear-shaped, with a facetted ball finial, 90cm wide; 140cm high
Of cartouche outline, with two tiers of scroll arms supporting petal shaped candle nozzles and further light fittings internally concealed within beaded stringing, hung overall with faceted swags, flower-heads, tear shaped and pear-shaped, with a facetted ball finial, 90cm wide; 140cm high
Hammer price:
£1,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 562
Sold
A CAST IRON FIREBACK WITH INITIALS 'IEB'
Possibly Late 17th / Early 18th Century
Cast with fleur-de-lys and lion rampant motifs and other motifs possibly of seated monkeys, 57cm wide; 45.5 cm high
Cast with fleur-de-lys and lion rampant motifs and other motifs possibly of seated monkeys, 57cm wide; 45.5 cm high
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £50 - £80
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 563
Unsold
THREE CHROME-PLATED AND PRISM GLASS HANGING PENDANT LIGHT FRIEZES (3)
Modern
105cm diameter
105cm diameter
Estimate: £150 - £200
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 564
Sold
AFTER BENEDETTO PISTRUCCI (1784-1855): TWO SILVER ELECTROPLATE COPPER WATERLOO MEDALS (14)
One with side profile portraits of Prince Regent, Frances II of Austria, Alexander I of Russian and Frederick William III of Prussia, the second shows the two military leaders the Duke of Wellington and Field Marshal Von Blucher of Prussia on horseback, guided by a winged Victory, each 13cm diameter: A copper relief of the allegory of 'Night', after Thorvaldsen, 27cm diameter: five pairs of English Cathedral medals comprising: St. Paul's, Lincoln, York, Westminster and Winchester, 6cm diameter;
Together with a copper relief of cherubs singing and playing music, 14.5cm diameter
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £100 - £150
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 565
Sold
RETAILED BY LIBERTY & CO. LONDON: A LEATHER MODEL OF A HORSE
Circa 1930s
Stamped to the underside, restorations, with later support, 127cm long; 97cm high
Stamped to the underside, restorations, with later support, 127cm long; 97cm high
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £150 - £250
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 566
Unsold
EIGHT PAIRS OF SMALL BINOCULARS (8)
Mid 20th century
Including Dolland, C.Pgoerz, Chitose, Catalina, Theatour, the largest 10cm wide; the smallest, 9cm wide
Including Dolland, C.Pgoerz, Chitose, Catalina, Theatour, the largest 10cm wide; the smallest, 9cm wide
Estimate: £80 - £120
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Lot 567
Sold
THREE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PRUNUS BLOSSOM GINGER JARS (3)
20th Century
With cracked ice ground, the tallest jar with pierced wood cover, 17cm high
With cracked ice ground, the tallest jar with pierced wood cover, 17cm high
Condition report: One lid with a glued repaired crack to the lid. This lid is also loose and…
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £80 - £120
13 May 2025
13 May 2025