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The Hylda & Lewis Gilbert Collection of Furniture & Works of Art
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Auction date
Tuesday 16 November 2021
10:00
- 17:00 GMT
Tuesday 16
November
Lot 1 - 188
The Hylda and Lewis Gilbert Collection of Furniture and Works of Art 10am
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November
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Lot 1
Sold
A WILLIAM IV MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID AND IVORY BANDED TORTOISESHELL SARCOPHAGUS SHAPED WORK BOX
Circa 1830
Decorated overall with floral inlay, with hinged top compartment and lid, the silk lined interior…
Hammer price:
£1,500
Estimate: £500 - £800
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 2
Sold
A FRENCH GILT-METAL MOUNTED ABALONE SHELL SEWING NECESSAIRE
POSSIBLY PALAIS ROYALE, CIRCA 1830
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London.
Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London.
Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
With engine-milled fitted interior including a thimble, scissors, needle and cut-glass scent holder…
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £400 - £600
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 3
Sold
A REGENCY TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY BANDED TEA-CADDY
Early 19th Century
With pagoda shaped hinged lid and column angles, 21cm high; 16cm highCondition report: Divided…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 4
Sold
A VICTORIAN AND IVORY BANDED ETUI CASE
Mid-19th Century
With silk-lined interior, fitted with various items, including a thimble, tape measure, scissors…
Hammer price:
£190
Estimate: £100 - £200
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 5
Sold
A FRENCH ORMOLU AND SEVRES-STYLE MANTEL CLOCK
Circa 1880
Surmounted by a twin-handled urn painted with cherubs, the twin train movement striking on a bell…
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 6
Sold
A GERMAN SILVER MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPH FRAME AND A STUDIO PHOTOGRAPH OF WILHELM II
Early 20th Century
Applied with a red enamelled crown above a marcasite set letter 'W', with a wooden backing and…
Hammer price:
£850
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 7
Sold
A REGENCY GILT-FRAMED TRIPLE PLATE MIRROR
With lion drawn chariot frames 141cm wide; 90cm high
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the…
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 8
Sold
A REGENCY ROSEWOOD OCTAGONAL TABLE
On quatrefoil platform, reduced in height 120cm wide; 52cm high
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the…
Hammer price:
£500
Estimate: £250 - £350
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 9
Sold
AN EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY CORNER DISPLAY CABINET/CUPBOARD
On plinth base 79cm wide; 209cm high
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the…
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £100 - £200
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 10
Sold
A LOUIS XV STYLE GILT-METAL MARQUETRY INLAID WALNUT SINGLE DRAWER OCCASIONAL TABLE
Of serpentine outline of cabriole supports 68cm wide; 74cm high
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 11
Sold
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT METAL-MOUNTED KINGWOOD MARQUETRY INLAID KIDNEY-SHAPED VITRINE TABLE
With single frieze drawer on cabriole supports, 59cm wide; 73cm high
Condition report: Good order. Scuffs, scratches and general wear commensurate with use and age,…
Hammer price:
£850
Estimate: £250 - £350
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 12
Sold
A BLACK LACQUER CHINOISERIE DECORATED LAMP READING TABLE
With baluster column 38cm diameter
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the…
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 13
Unsold
A VICTORIAN TORTOISESHELL AND BRASS PREMIERE-PARTIE VENEERED ‘BOULLE’ INK-STAND
Mid-19th Century
With twin cut glass ink pots flanking a brass candle nozzle with snuffer mounted on a covered…
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 14
Sold
FIVE GILT TOOLED LEATHER MOUNTED DESK ACCESSORIES
20th Century
Comprising; a writing pad; page turner; pen stand and note pad holder, the note pad holder detailed…
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £30 - £50
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 15
Unsold
AN AUSTRIAN BLUE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL AND PARCEL GILT SILVER BOX AND COVER
Circa 1900
8cm diameterProvenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018),…
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 16
Sold
A PAIR OF FOLDING SILVER AND ENAMEL LORGNETTES AND FIVE OTHER PAIRS OF LORGNETTES (6)
The handles decorated with floral motifs, length 16cm, a pair of base metal Art Nouveau style…
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £100 - £200
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 17
Sold
A MODERN CHINESE BLACK LACQUER SIDE CABINET
With lift top over four drawers and cupboards 57cm wide; 76cm high
Condition report: Light scuffs, minor chips and signs of use and wear commensurate with age and use…
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £70 - £100
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 18
Sold
A MODERN CHINESE BLACK LACQUER SIDE CABINET
With lift top over four drawers and cupboards, 62cm wide; 92cm high
Condition report: The top with various marks, scuffs, hips and some loss to decoration, including…
Hammer price:
£80
Estimate: £70 - £100
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 19
Sold
A DUTCH BRASS REPOUSSE MARGINAL MIRROR
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
With scroll, flower-head and scallop shell decorated arched top, 32cm wide, 59cm highCondition…
Hammer price:
£80
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 20
Sold
A SILK EMBROIDERED PANEL DEPICTING A FLOWER-FILLED VASE
19th Century
Later framed, 36.5 x 44.5cm overallCondition report: Silks faded, some discolouration and spots…
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 21
Sold
A PAIR OF FRENCH AUBUSSON COVERED CUSHIONS
19th Century
With gold silk backings and pink tasselled borders, approx 62cm x 50cmProvenance: Hylda and Lewis…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £200
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 22
Sold
MANNER OF FRANCOIS BOUCHER
Shepherd and shepherdess in a capriccio landscape
oil on canvas
77 x 99cm
oil on canvas
77 x 99cm
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 23
Sold
FRENCH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY
Portrait of a lady
pastel
37 x 29cm
pastel
37 x 29cm
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the…
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £200 - £400
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 24
Sold
P*** CRISP AFTER JOSHUA REYNOLDS
The Age of Innocence
signed and dated 'P Crisp 1878' (lower right)
watercolour
59 x 47cm
signed and dated 'P Crisp 1878' (lower right)
watercolour
59 x 47cm
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the…
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 25
Sold
A GEORGE III INLAID SATINWOOD SEWING TABLE
Of compressed octagonal form, on tapering square supports 48cm wide; 62cm high
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the…
Hammer price:
£190
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 26
Sold
A LOUIS XVI STYLE SQUARE BACK GILT-FRAMED ARMCHAIR
With ribbon tied crest on fluted support 67cm wide; 93cm high
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £120 - £180
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 27
Sold
AN OAK CASED QUARTER STRIKING 'GRANDMOTHER' CLOCK
The arched top flanked by turned columns, with 7 1/2 in arched brass dial, chiming the hours on straight blued steel gongs, above a trunk with inset Gothic arch panel door, on panelled plinth base
The movement stamped ‘The Enfield Clock Co Ltd.’
The movement stamped ‘The Enfield Clock Co Ltd.’
174cm highCondition report: There is no pendulum or key. The movement appears complete but is…
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 28
Sold
A BRONZE BUST OF A CHILD'S HEAD
19th Century
10cm, unsignedProvenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018),…
Hammer price:
£30
Estimate: £20 - £30
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 29
Sold
A BRASS AND CLOISSONE ENAMEL MANTEL TIMEPIECE
Modern
Fitted with a quartz movement, 22cm highProvenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place,…
Hammer price:
£45
Estimate: £20 - £30
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 30
Sold
A VENETIAN GLASS MIRCO MOSAIC AND GILTWOOD MOUNTED OVAL MIRROR
Early 20th Century
With bevelled glass, blue flower filled border on a white ground, with clear glass scrolls and…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £30 - £50
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 31
Sold
A PAIR OF GEORGE JONES PATE- SUR- PATE VASES
Circa 1880
Probably decorated by Frederick Schenk, of flattened ovoid form, each decorated with a nymph and child fishing against an olive green ground, set with moulded gilt ring handles, gilt 5639 to base, 16cm high (2)
Probably decorated by Frederick Schenk, of flattened ovoid form, each decorated with a nymph and child fishing against an olive green ground, set with moulded gilt ring handles, gilt 5639 to base, 16cm high (2)
Some typical wear to the gilding around the rims and handles but otherwise in good…
Hammer price:
£1,000
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 32
Sold
A FRENCH PORCELAIN SILVER-MOUNTED INKSTAND IN CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN STYLE
Early 20th century
Oval two-handled form, painted with flowers beneath puce scale pattern borders, fitted with two inkwells and six circular apertures, the silver foot with running leaf border, 20.5cm wide
Oval two-handled form, painted with flowers beneath puce scale pattern borders, fitted with two inkwells and six circular apertures, the silver foot with running leaf border, 20.5cm wide
Some chips around the foot of the inkwell. Some wear to the gilding. Silver mount is…
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 33
Unsold
A SET OF FOUR RECTANGULAR PORCELAIN PLAQUES (2 frames)
Late 19th/20th century
Probably printed in monochrome, one with The Birth of Venus, another with Hagar and Ishmael, the remaining two with Venus and Cupid, each plaque 17.5cm by 25cm, mounted and framed as two
Probably printed in monochrome, one with The Birth of Venus, another with Hagar and Ishmael, the remaining two with Venus and Cupid, each plaque 17.5cm by 25cm, mounted and framed as two
Each plaque with scratches and some areas of wear. The plaques have been stuck to the velvet ground…
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 34
Sold
A VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED PORCELAIN 'BIRD'S EGG' SCENT BOTTLE AND FOUR FURTHER SCENT BOTTLES (5)
By Sampson Mordan, London 1887, length 6cm
Together with a European silver mounted and green guilloche enamel scent bottle, probably Swiss,…
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £200 - £400
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 35
Sold
A KERMAN CARPET
Persian, the pink field with a central ivory medallion, shaped outer surround, all with floral sprays, 429cm; 301cm
Condition Report: Generally very good. The ends need attention, needs cleaning Provenance: Hylda…
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £200 - £400
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 36
Sold
A KERMAN CARPET
Persian, the pink field with a central ivory medallion, shaped outer surround, all with abundantly floral sprays, 432cm; 295cm
Condition Report: Generally good, the ends need attention. There is some moth damage that has been…
Hammer price:
£950
Estimate: £200 - £400
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 37
Sold
A 19TH-CENTURY MAHOGANY PEDESTAL DESK
With nine drawers about the knee 101cm wide; 60cm deep
Condition report: No keys. Scuffs to the leather top with a few small holes - please see extra…
Hammer price:
£140
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 38
Sold
A 19TH-CENTURY PINE TRIPLE PANEL TWO-DOOR SIDE CABINET
With flanking spiral fluted columns 131 wide; 107cm high
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the…
Hammer price:
£30
Estimate: £100 - £200
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 39
Sold
A GEORGE II STYLE WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
On carved cabriole supports 85cm wide; 116cm high
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the…
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £20 - £30
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 40
Sold
A GERMAN SILVER AND BLACK ENAMEL LADIES MAKE-UP CASE AND 2 FURTHER ITEMS (3)
Circa 1930s
Of tubular oval form, opening to reveal a twin compartmental interior with a fitted mirror and aide…
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 41
Sold
A RUSSIAN PAPIER MACHE PORTRAIT SNUFF BOX AND 12 FURTHER ITEMS (13)
Early 19th Century & Later
A Russian circular black lacquer and painted papier mache snuff box depicting a portrait of a…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 42
Sold
AN OVAL SHAGREEN CASE WITH A PAIR OF FOLDING SPECTACLES AND A PAIR OF STEEL FRAMED SPECTACLES (3)
Circa 1930s
The shagreen case having a suede lined interior with printed retailers name 'Theodore Hamblin Ltd'…
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 43
Sold
A DOULTON STONEWARE `GENERAL GORDON' JUG
Circa 1884
With applied portrait medallion and inscriptions, impressed marks, 20cm high
With applied portrait medallion and inscriptions, impressed marks, 20cm high
Good conditionProvenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018),…
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 44a
Sold
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY GILT FRAMED MIRROR
Of shaped outline, with opposing floral carved C-scroll crest, 62cm wide; 90cm high
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £100 - £200
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 45
Sold
A GROUP OF ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL PORCELAINS
Various dates
Comprising; a Vienna gold ground milk jug, 10cm high; a small French porcelain coffee pot and a jug painted with children with dogs; a pair of Coalport apricot ground dinner plates; a blue ground saucer; a Davenport cup; a Chamberlain & Co blue ground sauce tureen stand; a Carlton China Japan pattern coffee can and two saucers; a flower painted double salt and a small rococo form vase
Comprising; a Vienna gold ground milk jug, 10cm high; a small French porcelain coffee pot and a jug painted with children with dogs; a pair of Coalport apricot ground dinner plates; a blue ground saucer; a Davenport cup; a Chamberlain & Co blue ground sauce tureen stand; a Carlton China Japan pattern coffee can and two saucers; a flower painted double salt and a small rococo form vase
Vienna jug with small losses to the white `jewelling' . The small French coffee pot with glued…
Hammer price:
£40
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 46
Unsold
A GERMAN OVAL PORCELAIN PLAQUE
Late 19th century
Painted with `The Vestal Virgin' after Angelica Kauffman, 19cm by 14cm, framed
Painted with `The Vestal Virgin' after Angelica Kauffman, 19cm by 14cm, framed
Good conditionProvenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018),…
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 47
Unsold
A PARIS PORCELAIN BLUE- GROUND VASE (2)
Mid 19th century
Of flared form, painted each side with a panel of flowers against a blue ground enriched in gilding, 26cm high; and another Paris porcelain vase painted with a flower panel, 28cm high
Of flared form, painted each side with a panel of flowers against a blue ground enriched in gilding, 26cm high; and another Paris porcelain vase painted with a flower panel, 28cm high
Blue ground vase- small shallow chip to one of the shell moulded feet. Some typical wear to the…
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 November 2021
16 November 2021
Lot 48
Sold
AN ENGLISH PORCELAIN TWO-HANDLED OVOID VASE
Circa 1820
Well painted on one side with a basket of flowers, the reverse with an upturned basket of flowers, set with white and gilt winged caryatid handles, 25.5cm high
Well painted on one side with a basket of flowers, the reverse with an upturned basket of flowers, set with white and gilt winged caryatid handles, 25.5cm high
Minor flaking to the enamels. Some black specking to the glaze beneath the rim on the exterior and…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 November 2021
16 November 2021