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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 73
Sold
AN ENGLISH OAK CROSSBANDED HANGING CANDLE BOX
19th Century
The front panel with inlaid diamond decoration and drawer beneath, arched detail above the hinged lid, 37cm high; 22cm wide; 17cm deep
The front panel with inlaid diamond decoration and drawer beneath, arched detail above the hinged lid, 37cm high; 22cm wide; 17cm deep
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 74
Sold
A QUANTITY OF MINERAL SPECIMENS (27)
Including examples of malachite, amethyst and ammonites, the malachite 11.5cm wide, the large amethyst 12cm high
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 75
Sold
A GERMAN MAHOGANY CASED SEXTANT
19th Century
The sextant incised ‘Welag XX 479’, in a fitted case with two lenses, the case 30cm wide
The sextant incised ‘Welag XX 479’, in a fitted case with two lenses, the case 30cm wide
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £30 - £50
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 76
Sold
AN ART DECO 'GEOGRAPHIA' 10 INCH TERRESTRIAL GLOBE
Early 20th Century
Produced by "Geographia" Ltd. 167 Fleet Street London, on a gilt-metal frame, with stepped circular Bakelite base, 38cm high
Produced by "Geographia" Ltd. 167 Fleet Street London, on a gilt-metal frame, with stepped circular Bakelite base, 38cm high
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 77
Sold
OF AVIATION INTEREST: TWO USA RECOGNITION OR ‘SPOTTER’ SCALE MODEL WORLD WAR II FIGHTER PLANES (2)
Circa 1940s
The larger marked to the underside ‘BRITISH FORTRESS 2 B17 US JULY 42’, 31cm long, the smaller marked ‘JAP MITSU T-97 AHB 42 JA’, 19cm long
The larger marked to the underside ‘BRITISH FORTRESS 2 B17 US JULY 42’, 31cm long, the smaller marked ‘JAP MITSU T-97 AHB 42 JA’, 19cm long
Provenance: Gifted to Colin Grady (aged 5) circa 1943. By repute gifted to Colin from Chilbolton…
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 78
Sold
A PAIR OF OFFICER'S LEATHER RIDING BOOTS AND ACCESSORIES (13)
Circa 1930
The brown leather boots each with wooden trees with one handle, sole 28cm long, together with a pair of leather gaiters, a spur and leather spur guard, two boxed metal boot slip tools and a button hook, all within two Peal & Co boxes, boxes 57cm high
The brown leather boots each with wooden trees with one handle, sole 28cm long, together with a pair of leather gaiters, a spur and leather spur guard, two boxed metal boot slip tools and a button hook, all within two Peal & Co boxes, boxes 57cm high
Height from back of the bottom of the heel to the top = 47cmThe widest circumference around the…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 79
Unsold
CRICKET MEMROMBILIA: TWO AUTOGRAPHED AUSTRALIA V ENGLAND CRICKET BATS FROM THE 1975 TEST SERIES
Circa 1975
Slazenger willow bats, one impressed ‘132’, the other ‘128’ both signed by sixteen players, including Ian Chappell, Rod Marsh, Richie Richardson, 88cm long
The tour was Ian Chappell's last as captain; he met with considerable success with the bat, compiling Australia's highest aggregate, but announced his retirement from the captaincy following the final Test. Australia won the series 1–0 with three matches drawn and therefore retained The Ashes.
Slazenger willow bats, one impressed ‘132’, the other ‘128’ both signed by sixteen players, including Ian Chappell, Rod Marsh, Richie Richardson, 88cm long
The tour was Ian Chappell's last as captain; he met with considerable success with the bat, compiling Australia's highest aggregate, but announced his retirement from the captaincy following the final Test. Australia won the series 1–0 with three matches drawn and therefore retained The Ashes.
Provenance: Gifted to the vendor's father from the Australian team of 1975.
Estimate: £200 - £400
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 80
Sold
A PIECE OF DRIFT WOOD ADAPTED AS A FLOOR STANDING LAMP
Modern
153cm high (excluding light fitment)
153cm high (excluding light fitment)
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 81
Sold
HERBERT TERRY & SONS: A BLACK ENAMELLED ANGLE-POISE DESK LAMP AND ANOTHER LAMP (2)
Mid-20th Century
Model 1227, stamped ’Herbert Terry & Sons’, 65cm high approx; Together with a modern chrome and smoke glass ‘mushroom’ lamp, 32cm high
Model 1227, stamped ’Herbert Terry & Sons’, 65cm high approx; Together with a modern chrome and smoke glass ‘mushroom’ lamp, 32cm high
Condition report: Overall wear and tear to the anglepoise. The edges to the shade are a little worn…
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 82
Sold
FRED KORMIS (POSSIBLY GERMAN, 1897-1986): A PATINATED BRONZE STANDING FIGURE
Mid 20th Century
The female figure modelled nude, partially covering her chest indicating that the subject is possibly Eve, signed to the reverse, on square base, 43cm high
The female figure modelled nude, partially covering her chest indicating that the subject is possibly Eve, signed to the reverse, on square base, 43cm high
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 83
Unsold
AN ART DECO BRONZE MOUNTED WALNUT FIGURAL LAMP WITH CLOCK BASE
Early 20th Century
The figure with verdi-gris patination, the base mounted with a timepiece with green hand and hour markers, labelled to the reverse 'Supreme Electric', 51cm high
The figure with verdi-gris patination, the base mounted with a timepiece with green hand and hour markers, labelled to the reverse 'Supreme Electric', 51cm high
Condition Report:We cannot guarantee the working order of this time piece and would recommend…
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 84
Unsold
A FRENCH ART DECO BRONZE GREYHOUND MOUNTED THREE-PIECE CLOCK GARNITURE (3)
Early 20th Century
The gilt rectangular dial set within an onyx and marble clock base surmounted by a bronze greyhound, with twin train movement, striking on a bell, flanked by a pair of tazza mounted garnitures, with key and pendulum, the clock 34cm high
The gilt rectangular dial set within an onyx and marble clock base surmounted by a bronze greyhound, with twin train movement, striking on a bell, flanked by a pair of tazza mounted garnitures, with key and pendulum, the clock 34cm high
Estimate: £300 - £400
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 85
Unsold
TWO CHINESE HARDSTONE FIGURES (2)
20th Century
The first a model probably of Pixiu in mottled green jade colour, with the head of a dragon and body of a lion,18cm long; The second a brown/beige model of a Foo dog carved pillow, 26cm long
The first a model probably of Pixiu in mottled green jade colour, with the head of a dragon and body of a lion,18cm long; The second a brown/beige model of a Foo dog carved pillow, 26cm long
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 86
Unsold
A FRENCH ART DECO RED MARBLE AND ALABASTER FIGURAL THREE-PIECE CLOCK GARNITURE (3)
Early 20th Century
The gilt diamond-shaped dial set within an asymmetric marble case, surmounted by a gilt and silvered bronze female figure, with twin train movement, striking on a bell, flanked by a pair of corresponding vase garnitures, 24cm high
The gilt diamond-shaped dial set within an asymmetric marble case, surmounted by a gilt and silvered bronze female figure, with twin train movement, striking on a bell, flanked by a pair of corresponding vase garnitures, 24cm high
Estimate: £300 - £400
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 87
Sold
AFTER LORENZL: A SILVERED BRONZE MODEL OF A DANCER ON A GREEN ONYX BASE
20th Century
The base cast with inscription ‘Lorenzl’, mounted on an onyx base, 29.5cm high
The base cast with inscription ‘Lorenzl’, mounted on an onyx base, 29.5cm high
Condition report: Overall some oxidization and rubbing to the silvered patina. Areas of oxidisation…
Hammer price:
£480
Estimate: £150 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 88
Sold
A GROUP OF THREE GILT-WOOD ‘SUNBURST’ WALL TIMEPIECES AND A WALL MIRROR (4)
Late 20th Century
Comprising two circular examples, one with gilt dial and the second with silvered engine-turned dial, an oval example and an oval framed convex mirror, 58cm wide
Comprising two circular examples, one with gilt dial and the second with silvered engine-turned dial, an oval example and an oval framed convex mirror, 58cm wide
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 89
Sold
THREE BRASS CORINTHIAN COLUMN TABLE LAMPS (3)
20th Century
Each on square stepped bases with cream pleated shades, all fitted for electricity, the tallest 64cm high including shade
Each on square stepped bases with cream pleated shades, all fitted for electricity, the tallest 64cm high including shade
Condition report: These lamps are not working but will require rewiring and PAT testing to ensure…
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 90
Sold
A LEAD CHERUB MOUNTED BIRD BATH
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Modelled seated on a leaf, 29cm high x 46cm deep
Modelled seated on a leaf, 29cm high x 46cm deep
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 91
Sold
MARY GORRARA (ENGLISH, B.1923): A CURBSTONE SCULPTURE OF A SEATED WOMAN
20th Century
The carved abstract form of a seated woman, knees brought up to the chest and arms folded around them, 58cm high
The carved abstract form of a seated woman, knees brought up to the chest and arms folded around them, 58cm high
Condition: In good weathered condition, has been kept outside. Some minor old marks and scratches …
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 92
Sold
AN ABSTRACT FIGURATIVE COMPOSITE SCULPTURE
Modern
Of curved form, mounted on polished hardstone base, 71cm high
Of curved form, mounted on polished hardstone base, 71cm high
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 93
Sold
A PAIR OF NEO-CLASSICAL STYLE LEAD GARDEN PLANTERS OR URNS (2)
Early 20th Century
Decorated with scrolling leaves and oval cartouche, with scallop rims and gadrooned borders, 21cm high overall, 33cm diameter
Decorated with scrolling leaves and oval cartouche, with scallop rims and gadrooned borders, 21cm high overall, 33cm diameter
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £50 - £80
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 94
Sold
A PARCEL-GILT AND BRASS MOUNTED MARBLEISED GLASS TABLE OIL LAMP (4)
Early 20th Century
The Corinthian column on stepped base, glass chimney and globular shade, 71cm high; Together with three other examples, one lacking glass chimney, early to late 20th Century
The Corinthian column on stepped base, glass chimney and globular shade, 71cm high; Together with three other examples, one lacking glass chimney, early to late 20th Century
Condition report: The first example with the Hinks & Sons patent burner, faceted glass reservoir…
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £60 - £100
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 95
Sold
AN ITALIAN LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT-METAL MOUNTED MARBLE CLOCK GARNITURE (3)
Late 20th Century
The lyre-shaped clock with urn finial flanked two infant satyrs carrying a swag, white ceramic dial marked 'Made in Italy', the eight-day movement with countwheel strike on bell, together with a pair of six light candelabra en suite, the clock 61cm high
The lyre-shaped clock with urn finial flanked two infant satyrs carrying a swag, white ceramic dial marked 'Made in Italy', the eight-day movement with countwheel strike on bell, together with a pair of six light candelabra en suite, the clock 61cm high
Hammer price:
£190
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025
Lot 96
Sold
A SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX
Early 20th Century
The mahogany cased music box with inlaid marquetry lid, handwritten list of airs to the interior, glazed internal lid, 63cm wide
The mahogany cased music box with inlaid marquetry lid, handwritten list of airs to the interior, glazed internal lid, 63cm wide
Condition Report:The machine works but the levers do not seem to have any effect, with the machine…
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2025
18 November 2025