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8-10 September | Antiques & Interiors
Sale Days:
Monday 8 September 2025
10:00
- 17:00 BST
Starts with Lot 1
Paintings, Ceramics, Jewellery
Tuesday 9 September 2025
10:00
- 17:00 BST
Starts with Lot 701
Decorative Objects, Carpets & Furniture
Wednesday 10 September 2025
10:00 BST
Starts with Lot 1301
Asian
Monday
8 September
Lots 1-195 Pictures & Prints 10am
Lots 201- 360 English & European Ceramics 12noon
Lots 401- 647 Jewellery 2.00pm
Tuesday
9 September
Lots 690- 867 Decorative Objects 10am
Lots 868 – 900 Carpets 11.30am
Lots 901- 1279 Furniture 1.00pm
Wednesday 10 September
Lots 1301 - 1407 Asian ceramics and Works of Art 10am
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Lot 810
Sold
TRIBAL INTEREST: TWO PAPUA NEW GUINEA PAINTED TAPA CLOTH FRAGMENTS AND OTHER ITEMS (12)
The fragments decorated with repeated motifs, 160x78cm and 138x86cm; Together with three beaded items from Papua New Guinea including a headband, armband and bag, and a Wosera yam ceremonial mask 32cm high, a 19th Century Polynesian carved figure of a woman 40cm high, a South Sea Island feeding bowl, a decorative gourd, a Peruvian dried carved gourd, and a Maori carved hardwood canoe bailer and a Native Redwood ornamental box formed as a whale, 38 cm
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £100 - £200
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 811
Sold
OF TRIBAL INTEREST: A GROUP OF SEVEN WOOD NIGERIAN FIGURES (8)
20th Century
Including some Yoruba Ibeji figures with bead necklaces, the tallest 37.5cm high; Together with one metal figure carrying livestock,
Including some Yoruba Ibeji figures with bead necklaces, the tallest 37.5cm high; Together with one metal figure carrying livestock,
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 812
Sold
A BRASS ART NOUVEAU STANDARD LAMP AND SHADE (2)
Early 20th Century
The cylindrical columnar lamp on tripartite base, with scroll tendril supports, with cream shade trimmed with pink, 157cm high including shade
The cylindrical columnar lamp on tripartite base, with scroll tendril supports, with cream shade trimmed with pink, 157cm high including shade
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £60 - £80
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 813
Sold
A CARVED HARDWOOD BUDDHA
20th Century/Modern
The polished statue featuring Hotei, or the Laughing Buddha, 61cm high
The polished statue featuring Hotei, or the Laughing Buddha, 61cm high
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 814
Sold
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN GLASS CANDLE HOLDERS WITH STORM SHADES (2)
19th Century
Each with twelve cut glass pendant drops (one lacking), with gilt highlighted lobe decoration, the storm shade with scalloped rims and gilt highlighting, 58cm high inclusing shades
Each with twelve cut glass pendant drops (one lacking), with gilt highlighted lobe decoration, the storm shade with scalloped rims and gilt highlighting, 58cm high inclusing shades
Condition report: Rubbing and wear to the gilt decoration on the storm shades. See extra images.…
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £100 - £200
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 815
Sold
A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD STICK BAROMETER
19th Century
With angled register plates named ‘CHADBURY BROS.OPTICIANS & Co.’, with two adjusters, in plain rosewood case, 91.5cm high
With angled register plates named ‘CHADBURY BROS.OPTICIANS & Co.’, with two adjusters, in plain rosewood case, 91.5cm high
Ivory Exemption reference K8M22QQA.
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £100 - £200
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 816
Sold
AN ELIE BLEU MAHOGANY BRASS OUTLINED HUMIDOR
Modern
The polished box with gilt-metal hinged, lock plate and hygrometer, with key and associated paperwork and interiors, 30cm wide
The polished box with gilt-metal hinged, lock plate and hygrometer, with key and associated paperwork and interiors, 30cm wide
Condition report: The polished surface is a little milky. See images. Please see images of the…
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 817
Sold
A BRASS MOUNTED HARDSTONE CIGARETTE OR TRINKET BOX (11)
Circa 1970s
The box possibly with lapis lazuli veneers with a stylised metal inlaid motif to the hinged lid, hardwood lined, stamped to the underside 'TASSCO', 14cm wide; Together with a brass mounted onyx example; four lapis-lazuli coasters and five malachite examples
The box possibly with lapis lazuli veneers with a stylised metal inlaid motif to the hinged lid, hardwood lined, stamped to the underside 'TASSCO', 14cm wide; Together with a brass mounted onyx example; four lapis-lazuli coasters and five malachite examples
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £70 - £100
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 818
Sold
A MAISON BOISSIER BOX AND A CIRCULAR BOX AND COVER (7)
19th Century and Later
The rectangular box with canted corners, applied with decorative elements on ebonised protrusions, 40cm wide; Together with a circular box with amber coloured panels to the outside, opening to reveal a cream interior, 18cm high, two bead necklaces, a Victorian silver mounted carriage clock and two snuff boxes
The rectangular box with canted corners, applied with decorative elements on ebonised protrusions, 40cm wide; Together with a circular box with amber coloured panels to the outside, opening to reveal a cream interior, 18cm high, two bead necklaces, a Victorian silver mounted carriage clock and two snuff boxes
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £60 - £90
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 819
Sold
A SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX
20th Century
The case with marquetry lid, ebonsied interior and glazed panel revealing the musical mechanism and label detailing the 8 Airs playable, 35.5cm wide
The case with marquetry lid, ebonsied interior and glazed panel revealing the musical mechanism and label detailing the 8 Airs playable, 35.5cm wide
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 820
Unsold
A CAMPHOR WOOD NOAH'S ARK AND ANIMALS (QTY)
20th Century
Comprising thirty-five hand carved animals and eight figures, two staircase sections, an ark in two section with a removeable lid, all within a wooden box decorated with plants, the ark base 51cm long, the outer box 55cm wide
Comprising thirty-five hand carved animals and eight figures, two staircase sections, an ark in two section with a removeable lid, all within a wooden box decorated with plants, the ark base 51cm long, the outer box 55cm wide
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 821
Sold
A FAUX DISTRESSED LEATHER UPHOLSTERED RHINO STOOL
Modern
With wooden upholstered legs, 95cm long including horn
With wooden upholstered legs, 95cm long including horn
Hammer price:
£80
Estimate: £50 - £80
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 822
Sold
AN 18TH CENTURY STYLE VERDURE TAPESTRY
20th Century
Depicting birds within a wooded landscape, 125cm x 200cm
Depicting birds within a wooded landscape, 125cm x 200cm
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 823
Sold
THREE FRAMED SETS OF WAX SEALS (3)
20th Century
The three walnut frames each containing four red wax seals, the largest frame 22.5cm x 22.5cm
The three walnut frames each containing four red wax seals, the largest frame 22.5cm x 22.5cm
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £150 - £200
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 824
Unsold
A PATINATED BRONZE MODEL OF AN OWL
20th Century
Naturalistically modelled upon a log, apparently unsigned, 27cm high
Naturalistically modelled upon a log, apparently unsigned, 27cm high
Estimate: £100 - £150
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 825
Unsold
A FRENCH PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF A WOMAN WITH A MIRROR
20th Century
Modelled lying in repose gazing into the hand mirror, with a small dog at her feet, signed 'Milo' with foundry stamp, upon a black marble base, 12.5cm high
Modelled lying in repose gazing into the hand mirror, with a small dog at her feet, signed 'Milo' with foundry stamp, upon a black marble base, 12.5cm high
Estimate: £60 - £80
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 826
Sold
THREE PAIRS OF TWIN BRANCH WALL APPLIQUES (6)
Modern
The white twin-branch appliques adorned with beaded swags and drops, 55cm high including drops
The white twin-branch appliques adorned with beaded swags and drops, 55cm high including drops
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £100 - £200
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 827
Sold
A COLLECTION OF CLOCK PARTS AND ACCESSORIES (QTY)
20th Century
Comprising a clock dial, case, two oak wall brackets 32cm wide, another wall bracket, two movements, pieces of glass for cases and various horology related paperwork
Comprising a clock dial, case, two oak wall brackets 32cm wide, another wall bracket, two movements, pieces of glass for cases and various horology related paperwork
Hammer price:
£25
Estimate: £30 - £50
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 828
Sold
THREE CLOCKS INCLUDING AN OAK CASED DROP DIAL CLOCK (3)
20th Century
The oak cased clock by J. Chivers Marlborough, 54cm high; Together with another drop dial clock by H.F. Seale P.W.D. Cape Town, 61cm high, and a wall clock by Fortune, 39cm high
The oak cased clock by J. Chivers Marlborough, 54cm high; Together with another drop dial clock by H.F. Seale P.W.D. Cape Town, 61cm high, and a wall clock by Fortune, 39cm high
Condition report: There is only one pendulum present with the lot. We are unable to offer any…
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 829
Sold
A SILVER-MOUNTED CONDUCTOR’S BATON AND A WALNUT CASED METRONOME (2)
20th Century
The ebonised foldable baton with silver mounts and presentation inscription, 32cm long, in fitted case; Together with a metronome by R. Cocks & Co. London, 23.5cm high
The ebonised foldable baton with silver mounts and presentation inscription, 32cm long, in fitted case; Together with a metronome by R. Cocks & Co. London, 23.5cm high
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 830
Sold
A TAYLOR 916 SIX STRING GUITAR
Modern
With abalone and mother-of-pearl decorative detailing, signed label insde, in a labelled Taylor’s guitar case, guitar 104cm long
With abalone and mother-of-pearl decorative detailing, signed label insde, in a labelled Taylor’s guitar case, guitar 104cm long
Hammer price:
£1,300
Estimate: £400 - £600
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 831
Sold
A GROUP OF 4/4 SIZE VIOLINS INCLUDING BY NICOLAUS AMATUS (6)
The Nicolaus Amatus exampled ‘Nicolaus Amatus fecit In Cremona 1651’, 14in back; Together with one labelled ‘Antonius Stradavarius Cremonesis Faciebat Ano 1715’ and a Hungarian violin labelled ‘Szegedi hHngszerkészítő Vallalat’, one labelled ‘Frederick Moverley’, one with indistinct label and another unlabelled but decorated with mother-of-pearl embellishments and a carved head shaped scroll
All violins between 60-65cm long
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £120 - £180
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 832
Sold
A LARGE QUANTITY OF VIOLINS AND BOWS (35)
20th Century
Eight violins in various degrees of repair; Together with a collection of twenty seven bows
Eight violins in various degrees of repair; Together with a collection of twenty seven bows
All violins approximately 60cm long
Hammer price:
£500
Estimate: £100 - £150
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 833
Sold
A GROUP OF STRING INSTRUMENTS INCLUDING A RITMULLER LUTE GUITAR (7)
20th Century
The lute guitar with scroll carved as a head, 111cm long in total; Together with a ‘Le Lorran’ 3/4 violin, a George Formby ukelele, and two cased violins
The lute guitar with scroll carved as a head, 111cm long in total; Together with a ‘Le Lorran’ 3/4 violin, a George Formby ukelele, and two cased violins
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025