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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 859
Unsold
A LACQUERED BRASS MOUNTED BLACK PERSPEX ABSTRACT WALL HANGING SCULPTURE
Late 20th Century
Signed to the reverse ‘Neal Nicholson, 1979’, 68cm wide
Signed to the reverse ‘Neal Nicholson, 1979’, 68cm wide
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 860
Unsold
A GILT-METAL 'BETTY BALFOUR' TIMEPIECE
Mid 20th Century
The circular dial with the letters 'BETTYBALFOUR' denoting the hours, on two ball feet upon a stepped marble base, 15cm high
The circular dial with the letters 'BETTYBALFOUR' denoting the hours, on two ball feet upon a stepped marble base, 15cm high
Provenance: By repute gifted to the vendor's family by the actress Betty Balfour. Condition report:…
Estimate: £40 - £60
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 861
Sold
A VICTORIAN BRASS OAK MOUNTED TWIN -HANDLED TOBACCO COMPENDIUM
Late 19th Century
With hinged lid opening to reveal compartments, the lower swivel hinged section with rack for four pipes and recess for Doulton ceramic cylindrical tobacco box, including boxes of Ritmeester Senior mild cigarillos, 33cm wide; 26cm high; Together with a laburnham wood pipe stand, with various pipes, 26cm high; and a gilt-metal mounted kingwood cigar stand, 19th Century, of hexagonal form, the doors open to each reveal a tripartite cigar holders, 25cm high
With hinged lid opening to reveal compartments, the lower swivel hinged section with rack for four pipes and recess for Doulton ceramic cylindrical tobacco box, including boxes of Ritmeester Senior mild cigarillos, 33cm wide; 26cm high; Together with a laburnham wood pipe stand, with various pipes, 26cm high; and a gilt-metal mounted kingwood cigar stand, 19th Century, of hexagonal form, the doors open to each reveal a tripartite cigar holders, 25cm high
Hammer price:
£30
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 862
Sold
TWO PAIRS OF CREAM CURTAINS DECORATED WITH BIRDS AND FLOWERS (8)
Modern
Interlined, with pleated tops, with four tie backs, 268cm long, 194cm wide a base
Interlined, with pleated tops, with four tie backs, 268cm long, 194cm wide a base
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 863
Sold
TWO PAIRS OF CREAM CURTAINS DECORATED WITH BIRDS AND FLOWERS (7)
Modern
Interlined with pleated tops, with three tie backs, 268cm long, 194cm wide a base
Interlined with pleated tops, with three tie backs, 268cm long, 194cm wide a base
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 864
Sold
A PAIR OF BROWN JACQUARD CURTAINS (2)
Modern
Interlined, approx 148cm wide at top, 325cm wide at base, 280cm drop
Interlined, approx 148cm wide at top, 325cm wide at base, 280cm drop
Hammer price:
£30
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 865
Sold
TWO PAIRS OF WEDGWOOD BLUE AND BEIGE CURTAINS (4)
Modern
Interlined and weighted, approx 255cm long, 260cm wide at base
Interlined and weighted, approx 255cm long, 260cm wide at base
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 866
Sold
TWO PAIRS OF WEDGWOOD BLUE AND BEIGE CURTAINS (4)
Modern
Interlined and weighted, one pair approx. 245cm long, 260cm wide at base; the second pair approx 255cm long, 260cm wide
Interlined and weighted, one pair approx. 245cm long, 260cm wide at base; the second pair approx 255cm long, 260cm wide
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 867
Sold
TWO PAIRS OF WEDGWOOD BLUE AND BEIGE CURTAINS (4)
Modern
Interlined and weighted, one pair approx. 245cm long, 260cm wide at base; the second pair approx. 255cm long, 260cm wide
Interlined and weighted, one pair approx. 245cm long, 260cm wide at base; the second pair approx. 255cm long, 260cm wide
Hammer price:
£140
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 868
Sold
A BAKHTIARI CARPET, PERSIAN
The madder field with a trellis design of flower heads, leaves, floral sprays and willow trees; an ivory stylised palmette and floral spray and leaf border, 350 x 237cm, circa 1950s
Condition: Good, one end needs attention, needs a clean
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £250 - £350
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 869
Sold
A KASHAN RUG, PERSIAN
The pale indigo field with a dark indigo and madder lozenge medallion all with abundantly floral sprays; a dark indigo palmette lily and floral spray border, inscription to top, 206 x 148cm, circa 1930s
Condition: Very good, ends need attention, needs a clean
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £250 - £350
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 870
Unsold
A PEKING CARPET, CHINESE
The pale madder field with a delicate central floral spray with floral supporting bunches and single butterflies; dark indigo abundantly floral spray border, 349 x 272cm, circa 1920s
Condition: Good, some pressure marks and small stains, needs a clean
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 871
Sold
A LARGE PORTUGUESE NEEDLEWORK CARPET
The natural field with a very large design of pomegranates and a trailing flower and leaf design, a complementary floral border, 414 x 411cm, modern
Condition: Generally good, areas around the borders have become detached, needs a attention, needs…
Hammer price:
£1,800
Estimate: £150 - £200
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 872
Sold
A LARGE PORTUGUESE NEEDLEWORK CARPET AND SEAT RUNNER (2)
The natural field with very large design of pomegranates and a trailing flower and leaf design, a complementary floral border, 507 x 413cm, modern, and a matching seat runner, 236 x 42cm
Condition: Generally good, areas around the borders have become detached, need attention, needs a…
Hammer price:
£1,900
Estimate: £250 - £350
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 873
Sold
A DERBEND RUG, PERSIAN
The madder shaped field bearing an indigo lozenge flowerhead with a pale indigo surround with minor motifs, 186 x 153cm, circa 1950s
Condition: Fair, reduced in size, needs a clean
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £40 - £60
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 874
Sold
A HAMADAN RUG, PERSIAN AND A CAUCASIAN RUG (2)
The ivory field with a central flower motif with other angular flowers and floral sprays, pairs of birds and fish; the black border with palmettes and leaves, 198 x 127cm, circa 1920s together with the madder field with five bold squared medallions, walnut brown spandrels supported by a line of single flowerheads; an ivory rosette and serrated leaf border, 310 x 140cm, circa 1930s
Condition: Fairly good, ends need attention, some colour run, needs a clean and Fair, some damage…
Hammer price:
£140
Estimate: £200 - £300
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 875
Sold
A HERIZ RUNNER, PERSIAN
The madder field with five medallions, ivory spandrels, all with stylised flowers, leaves and two pairs of camels; an indigo flower and bracket border, 305 x 111cm, circa 1960s
Condition: Very good, needs a clean
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £200 - £300
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 876
Sold
A YUMUT RUG, TURKMEN
The madder field with rows of large kepsi guls; various minor borders, medallion skirt ends, 203 x 121cm, circa 1950s
Condition: Very good
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £150 - £200
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 877
Sold
A CAUCASIAN KILIM
The madder field with a hooked indigo and ivory diamond medallion surrounded by single frog like medallions; an indigo ladder border, 198 x 150cm, modern
Condition: Very good
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 878
Sold
A SILK KHOM RUG, PERSIAN
The pink field with an elongated black medallion with a "golden" surround all with intricate floral sprays; a black palmette and leaf border, 160 x 108cm, circa 1980s
Condition: Good, ends need attention
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £150 - £250
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 879
Sold
A SOUMAK RUG, CAUCASIAN
The madder field with an indigo and two ivory medallions supported by a wide variety of animals, birds and insects; a black rosette and leaf border, 206 x 113cm, modern
Condition: Very good, ends need stopping, needs a clean
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 880
Sold
A LENKORAN, CAUCASIAN
The dark indigo field with four and a quarter hooked medallions, with birds, animals, and stylised motifs; a banded polychrome border, 375cm x 101cms, circa 1900s
Condition: Fair, damage to one end, some wear, some moth damage, treated, sides rebound, needs a…
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £200 - £300
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 881
Sold
A HAMADAN RUNNER, PERSIAN
The pale brown trellis field with five bold connecting indigo herate medallions; a madder rosette and trailing vine and pomegranate border, 495 x 97cms, circa 1920s
Condition: Fair, some wear, some moth damage, treated, sides and ends need attention, needs a clean
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £150
9 September 2025
9 September 2025
Lot 882
Sold
A FINE ESFAHAN CARPET, PERSIAN
The ivory field with a madder faceted medallion, indigo palmette spandrels all with abundantly floral sprays, an outer vine surround; madder palmette cross and floral spray border, 394 x 262cm, circa 1950s
Condition: Good, colour fading across the carpet, some moth damage, treated
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £300 - £500
9 September 2025
9 September 2025