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Interiors - Old Master, British and European Paintings, Asian Works of Art & Jewellery
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Auction date
Tuesday 25 May 2021
Tuesday
25 May
The
Charles Finch Collection of Smoking Pipes - at 10am Lots 1-83
Old Master, British and European Pictures - at 2pm Lots 351-535
Wednesday
26 May
Works of Art - at 10am Lots 551-727
Carpets - at 12 Noon Lots 778-800
Furniture and Garden Statuary - at 1pm Lots 901-1200
Thursday
27 May
Asian Ceramics and Works of Art - at 10am Lots 1201-1333
Watches - at 2.00pm Lots 1501- 1515
Jewellery - at 2.15pm Lots 1631- 1800
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We will be open for collections on auction days 9am - 4.30pm and additionally
Saturday 29 May 9am -12 noon
Tuesday 1 June 9am - 4.30pm
Wednesday 2 June 9am - 4.30pm
Thursday 3 June 9am - 4.30pm
Lot 1318
Sold
A Chinese hanging scroll and another scroll
the first printed with a mountainous landscape beneath lines of calligraphy and seals, 88cm by 27cm; the second scroll printed with calligraphy on a speckled gold ground, 64cm by 129cm (2) 6815, 6816
The mountain scroll with discolouration to the paper, some stains and markingsThe calligraphy…
Hammer price:
£2,200
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1319
Unsold
A Chinese two-fold panel
20th century
black ink and wash on paper laid on board, depicting a riverscape with bamboo against a silver ground, 49cm by 163cm
black ink and wash on paper laid on board, depicting a riverscape with bamboo against a silver ground, 49cm by 163cm
Generally in poor condition with tears, holes, marks and some staining to the paper
Estimate: £80 - £120
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1320
Sold
A Chinese blue and white garden seat
modern
of square section, painted each side with vases and Buddhist emblems, apochryphal six character Kangxi mark, 43.5cm high
of square section, painted each side with vases and Buddhist emblems, apochryphal six character Kangxi mark, 43.5cm high
Some brown specking to the glaze, but overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1321
Unsold
A Chinese famille- rose yellow-ground wall vase
of flattened rectangular form, inscribed with a poem with two seals against a yellow ground enamelled with flowers, apochryphal iron-red Qianlong seal mark, 20.25cm high.
Overall in good condition. Very minor wear to enamels. Some glaze crazing to the turquoise ground…
Estimate: £500 - £700
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1322
Unsold
A Chinese blue and white circular tureen
Qianlong
set with hare's head handles, painted each side with a willow tree, peony and a vase, 30cm across handles
set with hare's head handles, painted each side with a willow tree, peony and a vase, 30cm across handles
Cover lacking. Glaze chips to handles. Starcracks to base
Estimate: £0 - £0
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1323
Unsold
A Chinese blue and white Yuan style baluster vase
modern
painted with four officials in a landscape above a lappet border, 23.5cm high
painted with four officials in a landscape above a lappet border, 23.5cm high
Some intentional chipping around the base. Overall in good condition 14cm diameter across the top
Estimate: £0 - £0
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1324
Unsold
A Japanese ivory okimono of a falconer
Meiji/Taisho period
carved standing with a bird, a monkey with a ring at his feet, signed, 17cm high
carved standing with a bird, a monkey with a ring at his feet, signed, 17cm high
Overall in good condition
Estimate: £0 - £0
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1325
Sold
A Japanese Fukagawa dish
Meiji period
shaped hexagonal form, painted with a large blue peony inside coloured spiraling panels enclosing flowers, birds and insects, red painted mark, 46cm wide
shaped hexagonal form, painted with a large blue peony inside coloured spiraling panels enclosing flowers, birds and insects, red painted mark, 46cm wide
Haircrack to rim, approx.7cm length. Minor scratch to underside of rim. Some typical wear to gilding
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1326
Sold
Two Chinese pale celadon jade plaques
Qing dynasty
one pierced and carved with two bats and ribbons, the other carved as a fish, 5.75cm and 7cm wide, each mounted in a later wooden rectangular box, each 14cm wide ( 4) 2217
one pierced and carved with two bats and ribbons, the other carved as a fish, 5.75cm and 7cm wide, each mounted in a later wooden rectangular box, each 14cm wide ( 4) 2217
The first jade plaque has a small chip to the outer edge of one bat. The fish plaque is in good…
Hammer price:
£1,300
Estimate: £250 - £350
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1327
Unsold
A Chinese porcelain black-ground famille-rose vase adapted as lamp
modern
painted with boys amongst fruiting branches and insects, vase 42cm high, wood stand
painted with boys amongst fruiting branches and insects, vase 42cm high, wood stand
Drilled through base for electricity. Otherwise in good condition
Estimate: £0 - £0
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1328
Sold
Two Chinese ivory concentric balls on stands
early 20th century
the first carved and pierced on the outer layer with dragons, the stand supported by a young woman, overall height 30cm, ball approx. 7cm diameter; the second of similar form but smaller, overall height 18cm, ball approx. 4cm diameter (4)
the first carved and pierced on the outer layer with dragons, the stand supported by a young woman, overall height 30cm, ball approx. 7cm diameter; the second of similar form but smaller, overall height 18cm, ball approx. 4cm diameter (4)
First ball on stand- minor nicks to extremities. Splits to the ivory on the bowl and baseSmaller…
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1329
Unsold
A LARGE CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE BOTTLE VASE, TIANQIUPING
Blue Daoguang seal mark, possibly of the period or later
Painted in bright enamels with densely packed flowers, 48cm high
Painted in bright enamels with densely packed flowers, 48cm high
Overall in good condition
Estimate: £500 - £700
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1330
Unsold
A CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER AND STAND
Six character Xuande mark but later
Of compressed form with upright handles, the stand of flower form on three bracket feet, censer 17.5cm wide; and a pair of small bronze gu vases, 11cm high (4) 2218
Of compressed form with upright handles, the stand of flower form on three bracket feet, censer 17.5cm wide; and a pair of small bronze gu vases, 11cm high (4) 2218
Censer and stand- diagonal split by the side of one handle, approx. 5cm length. Smaller split…
Estimate: £80 - £100
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1331
Unsold
A PAIR OF LARGE CHINESE KANGXI STYLE BLUE AND WHITE BRUSH POTS
Modern
Painted with boys holding flowers against a blue washed ground, 18cm high; 20.25cm diameter (2)
Painted with boys holding flowers against a blue washed ground, 18cm high; 20.25cm diameter (2)
Overall in good condition
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1332
Sold
A very large Chinese porcelain figure of Budai
probably second half 20th century
the jovial monk modelled seated in colourful robes holding beads in his left hand, impressed Fujian Club mark, 61cm high
the jovial monk modelled seated in colourful robes holding beads in his left hand, impressed Fujian Club mark, 61cm high
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £300 - £400
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1333
Sold
A Chinese embroidered silk jacket
late 19th/20th century
worked with flowers and emblems on a blue ground, embroidered seven characters to reverse
worked with flowers and emblems on a blue ground, embroidered seven characters to reverse
Some wear, discolouration and fraying to the neck and lapels. Some fading to the blue ground
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1501
Sold
A 9ct gold cased, keyless wind, half hunting cased lady's fob watch
With an unsigned gilt jewelled cylinder movement, 9ct gold inner case, import mark London 1910, case diameter 32.4mm, with a base metal long guard chain (2)
Movement working, 9ct gold inner case has a few shallow dents, dial in good condition, dial cover…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £80 - £120
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1502
Sold
An 18ct gold cased, half hunting cased lady's fob watch
The unsigned gilt jewelled lever movement numbered 196312, the caseback monogram engraved, Birmingham possibly 1902, gross weight 40.6 gms, case diameter 36mm, with a case
The watch is currently not working, balance wheel is free, haircrack to dial extends from the edge…
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £250 - £350
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1503
Sold
A silver cased and enamelled keyless wind openfaced lady's fob watch
Having an unsigned gilt jewelled cylinder movement, the caseback with blue and gilt enamelled decoration and detailed within 0,935 ARGENT DORE SWISS, case diameter 28.3mm, with a box
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £60 - £90
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1504
Sold
A Rotary 9ct gold circular cased gentleman's wristwatch and three further wristwatches (4)
The Rotary wristwatch with baton numerals to the silvered dial, the caseback presentation inscribed, with a case, a Glycine Automatic gentleman's wristwatch and two lady's bracelet wristwatches, comprising; Accurist and Lorus Quartz
Glycine watch: Watch currently not working. Dial and case are in good condition. The gold plated…
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £60 - £90
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1505
Sold
A silver cased, keyless wind, openfaced fob watch and twelve further items (13)
The silver fob watch with an unsigned cylinder movement, a hunting cased pocket watch, an openfaced pocket watch, chain and key, a gilt metal hunting cased fob watch, two openfaced fob watches, four further keys and a case
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1506
Sold
A group of eight watches (9)
A J.W Benson, London 9ct gold circular cased lady's wristwatch, on an expanding gilt metal fronted bracelet, import mark Glasgow 1927, a 9ct gold cased lady's wristwatch, on a black cord strap, a silver cased lady's wristwatch, London 1921, two lady's quartz wristwatches, a silver cased keyless wind, openfaced gentleman's pocket watch, London 1912, a silver hunting cased pocket watch, London 1877, with a key and a silver cased lady's fob watch, import mark London 1912
Hammer price:
£140
Estimate: £70 - £100
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1507
Sold
A Victorian silver cased openfaced gentleman's pocket watch
The gilt fusee movement with a lever escapement, detailed to the backplate W. Woolsey Gainsbro, 5042, London 1879
Watch movement working, dial and hands in good condition, case exterior is a little rubbed, but…
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £50 - £70
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1508
Sold
A Goliath watch with a silver case
The base metal cased, keyless wind, openfaced Goliath watch with an unsigned Swiss jewelled lever movement, the silver fronted rectangular travelling case London 1899
Movement balance wheel is free, but soon stops, probably requires a full service and lubrication,…
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £50 - £70
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1509
Sold
A Turkish market hunting cased gentleman's pocket watch
The jewelled movement detailed BELENUS, silver plated inner case, the caseback and front exterior detailed 0,800
Condition report: The balance wheel is free. Watch is currently over wound and not working. Dial…
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £50 - £70
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1510
Sold
Gentleman's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Wristwatch
Circa 1991, Reference: 16613
A Gentleman's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch,…
Hammer price:
£6,000
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1511
Sold
Universal Geneve Aero Compax Chronograph Wristwatch
Circa 1940, Reference: 22414
A Universal Geneve Aero Compax stainless steel cased wristwatch, the silvered dial with four…
Hammer price:
£2,400
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1512
Sold
A Tissot 18ct gold circular cased gentleman's quartz wristwatch
Having a signed white dial, fitted to a Tissot leather strap, having a gold plated buckle, case diameter 32mm
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £250 - £350
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1513
Sold
An Omega Constellation steel lady's bracelet wristwatch
With a signed circular silvered dial, the tapered bracelet having a folding clasp, the caseback numbered 54665604
The hand setting when closing the button is faulty and requires attention, watch currently not…
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1514
Sold
Three ladies gold cased wristwatches and a quantity of wristwatch movements (17)
A Mithra gold rectangular cased lady's wristwatch, the caseback detailed 18 K 0.750, a 9ct gold rectangular cased lady's wristwatch, import mark Glasgow 1924, a 9ct gold circular cased lady's wristwatch, import mark London 1923 and fourteen lady's wristwatch movements
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £60 - £80
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1515
Unsold
A Rolex Cellini 18ct gold ladies wristwatch
the silvered dial with baton hour markers, fitted on an 18ct gold woven mesh bracelet strap, the case back indistinctly numbered 4327, with a Rolex box, the cover inset with a medallion, outer Rolex Cellini box, another Rolex box with green pouch and Rolex tags, a Rolex service booklet, with a service guarantee card, stating serial number 4320664, model number 4327/8, date of service 17 July 2014.
Case approx 23mm wide, with a Rolex box, service booklet, pouch and tags
Case approx 23mm wide, with a Rolex box, service booklet, pouch and tags
Gross weight 53.2 gms. The bracelet mesh is starting to break down on the upper part of the…
Estimate: £1,800 - £2,000
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1631
Sold
A gold and opal pendant and further jewellery (14)
The opal pendant of drop shaped form, apparently unmarked, a 9ct gold necklace, a gold neckchain, detailed 9 KT, combined gross weight 7.9 gms, a charm bracelet fitted with mostly silver charms, a three row necklace of freshwater cultured pearls, a colourless gem set pendant with a neckchain, two further pendants, two brooches and three rings
Hammer price:
£140
Estimate: £80 - £120
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1633
Sold
A pair of Victorian 9ct gold oval cufflinks
The backs and the fronts with floral engraved decoration, Birmingham 1894, weight 5 gms
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £60 - £90
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1635
Sold
Two pairs of cufflinks
A pair of gold cufflinks, the oval backs and fronts monogram engraved, detailed 9 CT, weight 4.1 gms, a pair of gilt metal oval cufflinks, with banded decoration and an oval ceramic trinket box, with floral decoration
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £50 - £70
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1637
Sold
An 18ct gold and bloodstone oval signet ring
The oval bloodstone crest seal engraved, London 1925, ring size Q and a half, gross weight 6.4 gms
We confirm that the ring has an 18ct gold hallmark, which is clear and legible. The bloodstone…
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £140 - £180
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1639
Sold
A gold and green gem set brooch
Designed as a flowerhead, the stamens mounted with small green gems, including one emerald, detailed indistinctly 750, gross weight 13.5 gms
The remaining green gems are not faceted, apart from the table facet and are not offered as real…
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £250 - £300
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1640
Sold
A 9ct gold brooch and three further items (4)
The 9ct gold oval brooch in a pierced Mackintosh inspired design, weight 5.6 gms, a gold tambourine charm, detailed Espana, weight 1.4 gms, a white gold oval clasp, detailed 18 K 750, weight 7.2 gms and an oval necklace divider detailed 14 K 585, weight 2 gms
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £200 - £250
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1641
Sold
A pair of silver gilt and gem set earstuds and a pendant (3)
Each silver gilt earstud mounted with a pear shaped blue topaz and with two further gems, in an abstract design, detailed 925, two associated gold butterfly clips, one detailed 18 K and the other detailed 750, combined weight of butterflies 2.5 gms and a varicoloured gem set hexagonal pendant
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £50 - £70
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1642
Sold
A bold gold ring
Of hollow spherical form, with a textured finish, detailed IPPOLITA 18 K, gross weight 5.4 gms, ring size N
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1643
Sold
A Chanel gilt metal and polished hardstone necklace
The gilt metal oval link neckchain fitted with gilt metal charms and pendant hardstone beads, including amethyst quartz and smoky quartz, detailed Chanel, Made In France
Condition report:There is some rubbing to the high points of the gilding throughout. Otherwise,…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £80 - £120
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1644
Sold
A Polki diamond pendant
Of shaped circular form, mounted with foil backed variously cut diamonds and with the principal diamond mounted to the centre, diameter 4cm, gross weight 18.1 gms
Hammer price:
£700
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1645
Sold
A coral brooch converted to a ring
The gold and diamond set ring lacking the central stone and detailed 750, later applied with a coral flowerhead shaped motif, ring size M
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £150 - £250
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1646
Sold
An amethyst pendant necklace, a citrine ring and a smoky quartz ring (3)
The 9ct gold and amethyst single stone pendant pierced in a triangular design, fitted to a 9ct gold neckchain, on a boltring clasp, a 9ct gold ring, collet set with an oval cut citrine, ring size I and a 9ct gold ring, claw set with a square step cut smoky quartz, ring size K and a half, combined gross weight 12.2 gms
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £180 - £220
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1647
Sold
A collection of costume jewellery (6)
Comprising; a colourless paste lizard brooch, a Christian Dior Boutique winged insect gilt brooch, an Alentino imitation coral, green and colourless paste brooch, another brooch, a pendant with a neckchain and a pair of Dior earrings, with a box for a ring
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £60 - £90
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1648
Sold
A gilt metal curb link bracelet, fitted with a 9ct gold heart shaped padlock clasp and six gold charms (7)
The six gold charms including a fan, a Viking ship and a map of Portugal, combined gross weight of the charms 9.2 gms
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1649
Sold
A quantity of loose rock crystal beads
Of oval and spherical form, having spiral decoration and a few further beads
Hammer price:
£35
Estimate: £40 - £60
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1650
Sold
A silver mounted rock crystal bangle
Of abstract design, detailed 925 BH, minimum internal diameter 6.5cm, width 4cm
Hammer price:
£190
Estimate: £40 - £60
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Lot 1651
Sold
A single row necklace of graduated ruby beads
Interspersed with four diamond set spacer beads, on a 9ct gold and diamond set clasp of openwork design, length including clasp 65cm, gross weight 64.7 gms
The beads have probably been treated to enhance colour, they are rather opaque and lacking…
Hammer price:
£180
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 May 2021
26 May 2021