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18 November | Antiques & Interiors
Auction date
Tuesday 18 November 2025
10:00
- 17:00 GMT
Tuesday
18 November
Lots 1 – 158 Works of Art 10am
Lots 281 - 300 Carpets 11.30
Lots 301 - 550 Furniture 1pm
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Lot 49
Unsold
AN EDWARDIAN COROMANDEL SILVER-PLATED THREE BOTTLE TANTALUS
Possibly Betjemann's Patent, Early 20th Century
Hob-nail cut bottles and stoppers, each with metal label, no key, 37cm wide
Hob-nail cut bottles and stoppers, each with metal label, no key, 37cm wide
Condition: Various old marks and scratches. Veneer loss to side (see images) No key present. One…
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 50
Sold
A VICTORIAN BRASS BOUND ROSEWOOD PORTABLE WRITING BOX
Circa 1860
The hinged cover with engraved tablet 'Presented to the Revd. William Glen by his friends at Marsh Gibbon' dated 1862, the interior fitted with a gilt-tooled leather writing slope, two gilt-brass mounted glass pots, 50cm wide
The hinged cover with engraved tablet 'Presented to the Revd. William Glen by his friends at Marsh Gibbon' dated 1862, the interior fitted with a gilt-tooled leather writing slope, two gilt-brass mounted glass pots, 50cm wide
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 51
Sold
A PLASTER LIBRARY BUST OF CAESAR AUGUSTUS AFTER THE ANTIQUE
Late 20th Century
Stamped to the reverse 'BM Plaster Cast', 67cm high
Stamped to the reverse 'BM Plaster Cast', 67cm high
Provenance: Acquired from Spencer Swaffer, Antiques
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 52
Sold
A FRAMED GROUP OF SEVEN PLASTER 'GRAND TOUR' INTAGLIONS AFTER THE ANTIQUE
19th Century
Including Medusa, Laocoon and various portrait profiles, 28cm high including frame
Including Medusa, Laocoon and various portrait profiles, 28cm high including frame
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 53
Sold
A PLASTER PORTRAIT HEAD CAST AFTER MICHELANGELO'S DAVID
Late 20th Century
With green felt to the underside, 42cm high
With green felt to the underside, 42cm high
This head is copied after the iconic Italian High Renaissance marble figure of David carved by…
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 54
Sold
A PAIR OF BRASS CORINTHIAN COLUMN TABLE LAMPS (2)
20th Century
Each on square leaf-capped bases, fitted for electricity and with cream pleated shades, 52cm high
Each on square leaf-capped bases, fitted for electricity and with cream pleated shades, 52cm high
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 55
Sold
A PAIR OF GILT DECORATED BLACK EBONISED COLUMN TABLE LAMPS (2)
Modern
With Doric capitals, black shades and fitted for electricity, 70cm high including shades
With Doric capitals, black shades and fitted for electricity, 70cm high including shades
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 56
Sold
AFTER FRANCOIS RUDE (FRENCH, 1784-1855): A CAST IRON HEAD OF THE OLD WARRIOR
20th Century
Modelled with flowing hair, on a socle base, 58cm high
Modelled with flowing hair, on a socle base, 58cm high
This model of the Old Warrior or Tête du Guerrier was modelled circa 1835 by the sculptor François…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 57
Sold
AN ALABASTER PEDESTAL URN FLOOR STANDING LIGHT
Modern
In three sections, with a twin-handled urn, lotus-leaf platform and part fluted column base, 127cm high
In three sections, with a twin-handled urn, lotus-leaf platform and part fluted column base, 127cm high
Condition report: This breaks down into four parts. The neck of the urn, the body of the urn, the…
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £70 - £100
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 58
Sold
A PAIR OF BRUSHED BRASS FLOOR STANDING READING LIGHTS (2)
Modern
With hinged arms and cream pleated shades, 141cm high, including shades
With hinged arms and cream pleated shades, 141cm high, including shades
Condition Report:Generally in good condition with no major damage. Some small marks and scratches…
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 59
Sold
A CAMPAIGN BRASS BOUND ROSEWOOD WRITING SLOPE (2)
Second Quarter 19th Century
With gilt-tooled leather interior and sectional compartments, with William Tompson GR patent lock plate, 51cm wide x 28cm deep x 19cm high; Together with a mahogany writing slope, 43cm wide x 25cm deep x 17cm high
With gilt-tooled leather interior and sectional compartments, with William Tompson GR patent lock plate, 51cm wide x 28cm deep x 19cm high; Together with a mahogany writing slope, 43cm wide x 25cm deep x 17cm high
Condition report: With key. Scuffs and scratches it the gilt tooled blue leather writing slope.…
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 60
Sold
A VICTORIAN PARCEL-GILT DECORORATED PAPIER-MACHE TEA CADDY AND CARTOUCHE SHAPED TRAY (2)
Circa 1860
The sarcophagus shaped box incised to the underside ‘JENNENS & BETTRIDGE MAKERS TO THE QUEEN’, with everted scroll feet, mother-of-pearl inlay to the cover and escutcheon, twin sectional interior, 22cm wide x 13cm high; Together with a shaped rectangular lacquered tray with gilt and mother-of-pear decoration, 65cm wide
The sarcophagus shaped box incised to the underside ‘JENNENS & BETTRIDGE MAKERS TO THE QUEEN’, with everted scroll feet, mother-of-pearl inlay to the cover and escutcheon, twin sectional interior, 22cm wide x 13cm high; Together with a shaped rectangular lacquered tray with gilt and mother-of-pear decoration, 65cm wide
Hammer price:
£140
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 61
Sold
A DUTCH REPOUSSE BRASS MARGINAL MIRROR
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Of octagonal form, the crest with pierced floral and scroll motifs mounted on mirror glass, 63.5cm high
Of octagonal form, the crest with pierced floral and scroll motifs mounted on mirror glass, 63.5cm high
Hammer price:
£190
Estimate: £60 - £100
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 62
Sold
A REGENCY NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER MAP OF ENGLAND AND WALES
Dated 1814
The counties of England and Wales defined and named, within a floral oval border, signed and dated 'Jane Rippon aged 11 1814', 36cm wide; 40cm high including frame
The counties of England and Wales defined and named, within a floral oval border, signed and dated 'Jane Rippon aged 11 1814', 36cm wide; 40cm high including frame
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £40 - £60
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 63
Unsold
AN UNUSUAL NAPOLEON III HAIR WORK EMBROIDERED PICTURE DEPICTING A GARDENER AT WORK
Circa 1860/70
Composed of hair under-glass, depicting a glass house, plants and a figure, laid under glass, the silk border with gilt and silvered metal thread together with hair motifs and monogram, mounted in an ebonised moulded frame, 45cm wide
Composed of hair under-glass, depicting a glass house, plants and a figure, laid under glass, the silk border with gilt and silvered metal thread together with hair motifs and monogram, mounted in an ebonised moulded frame, 45cm wide
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 64
Sold
A FOLK ART PAINTED MODEL OF 'THE CAULIFLOWER FREE HOUSE'
20th Century
The oblong oak beam painted to resemble the exterior of a pub, with advertisements to the walls and dormer windows, 32cm wide
The oblong oak beam painted to resemble the exterior of a pub, with advertisements to the walls and dormer windows, 32cm wide
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 65
Sold
A VICTORIAN LEATHER FIRE BUCKET WITH STENCILLED MONOGRAM ‘E’ (15)
19th Century and Later
Together with a fourteen glazed ceramic carpet bowls, the bucket, 26cm high
Together with a fourteen glazed ceramic carpet bowls, the bucket, 26cm high
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £70 - £100
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 66
Sold
A LARGE HARDWOOD CENTRE DISH OR CEREMONIAL BOWL
Possibly African, 20th Century
With two integral lug handles and carved nodules to the underside, raised on four stump feet, 52cm wide
With two integral lug handles and carved nodules to the underside, raised on four stump feet, 52cm wide
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 67
Sold
OF TRIBAL INTEREST: A POLYCHROME DECORATED CEREMONIAL MASK (3)
Possibly Kumu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th Century
With red and white pigments, 32cm high; together with an ornamental shield and a painted figure modelled as a mermaid with beaded necklace, 42cm high
With red and white pigments, 32cm high; together with an ornamental shield and a painted figure modelled as a mermaid with beaded necklace, 42cm high
Condition report: Overall, various signs of wear and tear to all three elements of this lot,…
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £50 - £80
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 68
Sold
A PAIR OF MOUNTED ANTLERS
20th Century
The five-point antlers mounted on a grey painted shield back, approx 90cm high
The five-point antlers mounted on a grey painted shield back, approx 90cm high
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 69
Sold
A POLISHED BRONZE MORTAR AND PESTLE (2)
19th Century
Of bell-shaped form, 14.5cm high
Of bell-shaped form, 14.5cm high
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £50 - £80
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 70
Sold
AN APPRENTICE PIECE OF MINIATURE OAK BRETON CUPBOARD
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
With sliding doors, turned baluster frieze and roundels, enclosing one shelf, 43.5cm wide; 45.5cm high
With sliding doors, turned baluster frieze and roundels, enclosing one shelf, 43.5cm wide; 45.5cm high
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 71
Sold
A GILTWOOD AND SILVERED LECTERN OR BOOK REST
Possibly Italian, 19th Century
With crest, crucifix and palm fronds within an oval cartouche, 32cm wide
With crest, crucifix and palm fronds within an oval cartouche, 32cm wide
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £50 - £80
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 72
Sold
AN ENGLISH OAK BIBLE BOX
Late 17th Century
Carved frieze with stylised fruit and flowers, monogram initials carved ‘EN’ and date 1686, 62cm wide
Carved frieze with stylised fruit and flowers, monogram initials carved ‘EN’ and date 1686, 62cm wide
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 November 2025
18 November 2025