A SILVER MOUNTED SHAPED RECTANGULAR ART NOUVEAU PHOTOGRAPH FRAME
A SILVER MOUNTED SHAPED RECTANGULAR ART NOUVEAU PHOTOGRAPH FRAME
Decorated with foliate motifs, backed with blue velvet, Birmingham 1908, maker William Devenport, size of frame 24.5cm x 20cm
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for further information: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-purple-shop-the-anthony-gardner…
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £150 - £200
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 19TH CENTURY (2)
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 19TH CENTURY (2)
Portrait miniature of a young girl, thought to be Hilda Mary Dowson (née Greg) (1883-1956)
with inscribed label (attached to the back of frame)
on ivory (ref. WY1APGJS)
7.5cm
in a gilt-metal frame…
FootnoteHilda Mary Dowson (née Greg) was born on 23 February 1883 in Wilmslow, Cheshire, to parents Walter and Susan Elizabeth (née Gaskell). She was baptised on 3 April 1883 at Styal Presbyterian…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £300 - £500
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
FREDERICK ARTHUR BRIDGMAN (AMERICAN, 1847-1928)
FREDERICK ARTHUR BRIDGMAN (AMERICAN, 1847-1928)
Sanctuary in the Sahara
signed and dated ‘F. A Bridgman 1879’ (lower left)
oil on canvas
56 x 87cm

Provenance
The artist Arthur Croft (1828-1902);
Thence by family descent to the current owner
Footnote Sanctuary in the Sahara is a product of Fredrick A. Bridgman’s second visit to Algeria.  Having painted Algiers and its neighboring villages in 1872-73 during his first trip to North Africa,…
Hammer price: £26,000
Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY
Portrait of a judge resting his hand on a book
oil on canvas
127 x 100cm

Provenance
Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £200 - £400
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
HENRY SCOTT TUKE (BRITISH, 1858-1929)
HENRY SCOTT TUKE (BRITISH, 1858-1929)
Portrait of Lord Ronald Charles Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (1845-1916)
inscribed 'Lord Ronald Gower' (verso)
oil on board
23 x 15cm

Provenance
The Great niece of Henry Scott Tuke;
Sale, Bonhams Oxford…
FootnoteRonald Gower, who was the seventh son of George, 2nd Duke of Sutherland (1786-1861), sat for Tuke in 1897, a work now held in the National Portrait Gallery (NPG 4841).  He had an eclectic…
Hammer price: £4,000
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE-GROUND AND GILT FAMILLE ROSE  TWO-HANDLED VASES (4)
A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE-GROUND AND GILT FAMILLE ROSE TWO-HANDLED VASES (4)
Iron-red Jiaqing seal marks but probably later
Of flattened pear form set with chilong handles, enamelled with panels of flowers and insects against a blue ground with gilt scattered flowers, 30.5cm…
Small restoration to one of the chilong's legs. Some restoration around bases. Some wear to the gilding. A UV lamp picks up extensive hairline cracks to the body of each vase. This is likely to have…
Hammer price: £2,800
Estimate: £300 - £500
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A GUINNESS TIME BASE METAL CASED, KEYLESS WIND, OPENFACED POCKET WATCH
A GUINNESS TIME BASE METAL CASED, KEYLESS WIND, OPENFACED POCKET WATCH
The movement detailed Made In Great Britain, the dial decorated with a glass of Guinness having a smile, otherwise with a nodding Toucan
Condition Report; Watch currently working, dial in good condition, Toucan nods, case exterior has a few fine scratches
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £50 - £70
25 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
25 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A BARRISTER'S WIG WITH ORIGINAL RAVENSCROFT BOX AND GOWN
A BARRISTER'S WIG WITH ORIGINAL RAVENSCROFT BOX AND GOWN
Late 19th/early 20th Century
A judge or barrister's wig by Ravenscroft, Lincolns Inn Field, London: Together with original japanned tin for 'S.J.WALDMAN Esq', 26cm wide, containing various collars,…
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
CHALKIE DAVIES (WELSH, B. 1955)
CHALKIE DAVIES (WELSH, B. 1955)
Tom Robinson Band, Trafalgar Square (1976) (printed later)
signed and numbered by the photographer in black ink 'Chalkie Davies HC 1/5' (to the lower border)
black and white archival print
image size…
Footnote"Tom was such an important figure at this time! Very well read, he managed to get an anthem song out that reminded the world that not everyone was heterosexual... and that it's OK. The person…
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £150 - £250
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
CHALKIE DAVIES (WELSH, B. 1955)
CHALKIE DAVIES (WELSH, B. 1955)
Debbie Harry In An Easy Chair (1976) (printed later)
signed and numbered by the photographer in black ink 'Chalkie Davies HC 1/5' (to the lower border)
black and white archival print
21.5 x 66cm…
Footnote"Debbie's very first visit to London...The middle shot really captures her beauty. Put together they portray a bit of humour too. My photographs of Debbie appeared in the NME quite small, but…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £200 - £300
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
A VICTORIAN SILVER TEAPOT
A VICTORIAN SILVER TEAPOT
Of octagonal form, having engraved decoration, with ivory insulators to the handle, London 1880, gross weight 526 gms
Ivory licence number 2R4AR3BDCONDITION REPORTHandle sound, one or two very small scuff marks, lid slightly raised along one edge overall good condition, no traces of inscription to either side panels…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £200 - £300
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
A FRENCH GILT BRASS CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL MANTEL CLOCK
A FRENCH GILT BRASS CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL MANTEL CLOCK
Circa 1900
With floral decoration, domed top and Corinthian columns, bevelled glass sides, silvered chapter ring and pierced gilt centre, twin-train movement with coiled gong steel gong, 27cm high
No winding keyCondition Report:Enamel in generally very good order, with minor scratches to the silvered dial. Small scratches to the gilt edges of the case. We cannot guarantee the working order of…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £200 - £400
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
10 BOTTLES CANADIAN AND 2 HUNGARIAN SPARKLING WINE
10 BOTTLES CANADIAN AND 2 HUNGARIAN SPARKLING WINE
Ravine Vineyard Brut 2011; Noble Ridge Vineyard + Winery 2 x The One Brut 2017; Jackson-Triggs 2 x Entourage Grand Reserve Finished With Icewine Dry 2017; Truis Winery 3 x Showcase Blanc De Blancs…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £40 - £60
12 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
12 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
A BOX OF CARL UPMANN FAVORITAS CIGARS, UNOPENED PAPER SEAL
A BOX OF CARL UPMANN FAVORITAS CIGARS, UNOPENED PAPER SEAL
10 Agio Sigaren N° 590 individually wrapped cigars, an unopened presentation box of Schimmelpenninck containing a quantity of assorted cigars and a Churchill Dinner Time assorted cigar presentation…
From the Wine Cellar of the late Michael Blyth-WhitelockCigars Disclaimer Due to the various ages and storage of cigars, condition is at the buyer's discretion and all lots are sold as seen If you…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £150 - £250
12 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
12 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
C*** N*** K*** (2)
C*** N*** K*** (2)
Cattle by a stream
signed with initials
oil on canvas-board
together with Harvest Time, oil on canvas, by N*** Hanbury
(2)
Provenance: A House on Belgrave Square - Part I  See Bellmans website article for further details.
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £50 - £100
15 January 2024 , 00:00 GMT
15 January 2024 , 00:00 GMT
A GUINNESS TIME BASE METAL CASED, KEYLESS WIND, OPENFACED POCKET WATCH
A GUINNESS TIME BASE METAL CASED, KEYLESS WIND, OPENFACED POCKET WATCH
The movement detailed Made In Great Britain, the dial decorated with a glass of Guinness having a smile, otherwise with a nodding Toucan
Condition Report; Watch currently working, dial in good condition, Toucan nods, case exterior has a few fine scratches
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 January 2024 , 00:00 GMT
15 January 2024 , 00:00 GMT
A 9CT GOLD CIRCULAR CASED WRISTWATCH
A 9CT GOLD CIRCULAR CASED WRISTWATCH
With an unsigned screw down lever movement, the enamelled dial with black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, import mark London 1926
Condition Report; Watch not currently working, luminous paint missing from hands, dial cover probably replaced, scratch to dial around 4 o'clock, faint haircrack from subsidiary seconds 55 position…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 January 2024 , 00:00 GMT
15 January 2024 , 00:00 GMT
A FRENCH ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
A FRENCH ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
Late 19th Century
The case with monopodium mounted urn and flanked by fluted pilasters with pineapple finials, the dial with Roman hour enamel chapters and inscribed ‘C. J. Levy Rue Sevigne Paris’,…
Provenance: A House on Belgrave Square - Part I  See Bellmans website article for further details.Condition Report:We cannot guarantee the working order of this timepiece or that it keeps good time.…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 January 2024 , 00:00 GMT
16 January 2024 , 00:00 GMT
THREE FRENCH ART NOUVEAU PEWTER WALL SCONCES BY ETAIN (3)
THREE FRENCH ART NOUVEAU PEWTER WALL SCONCES BY ETAIN (3)
Early 20th Century
Each with lobed ovoid backplate chased with flowers and Roman numerals to measure the melting time, with single candle branch converted to electricity, stamped Etain 95% to the…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 January 2024 , 00:00 GMT
16 January 2024 , 00:00 GMT
A ROYAL CROWN DERBY SHAPE OVAL PLATE FROM THE JUDGE GARY SERVICE
A ROYAL CROWN DERBY SHAPE OVAL PLATE FROM THE JUDGE GARY SERVICE
Circa 1909
The border painted with four panels enclosing baskets of flowers signed A.Gregory, within raised and tooled gilt frames against a banded cobalt-blue and turquoise ground finely gilt by G.…
Good condition
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A ROYAL CROWN DERBY SHAPED OVAL BOWL FROM THE JUDGE GARY SERVICE
A ROYAL CROWN DERBY SHAPED OVAL BOWL FROM THE JUDGE GARY SERVICE
Circa 1908
Painted with two panels enclosing baskets of flowers, signed A.Gregory, inside raised and tooled gilt frames, against a banded cobalt-blue and turquoise ground gilt by G.Darlington, signed…
Good condition
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A ROYAL CROWN DERBY SHAPED OVAL BOWL FROM THE JUDGE GARY SERVICE
A ROYAL CROWN DERBY SHAPED OVAL BOWL FROM THE JUDGE GARY SERVICE
Circa 1909
Painted with two panels enclosing baskets of flowers, signed A.Gregory, within raised and tooled gilt frames against a banded cobalt-blue and turquoise ground finely gilt by G.Darlington,…
Good condition
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
ARDIZZONE, Edward (1900-79). A one-page autograph letter, with a prominent ORIGINAL DRAWING by Ardizzone incorporating what is probably a self-portrait; and a letter from Elisabeth Frink, referring to Peter Shaffer's 'Equus'. (2)
ARDIZZONE, Edward (1900-79). A one-page autograph letter, with a prominent…
ARDIZZONE, Edward (1900-79) & Elisabeth FRINK (1930-93).  An autograph letter from each, sold together: first, a one-page autograph letter by Edward Ardizzone, on paper with printed heading 'Edward…
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £300 - £500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
ASTAIRE, Fred (1899-1987). Steps in Time, New York, 1959, 8vo, monochrome illustrations, original black cloth (without the dust-jacket). FIRST EDITION, SIGNED by the author on the half title.
ASTAIRE, Fred (1899-1987). Steps in Time, New York, 1959, 8vo, monochrome…
ASTAIRE, Fred (1899-1987).  Steps in Time. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1959. 8vo (212 x 145mm). Half title, monochrome illustrations (a few light stains). Original black cloth, the upper cover with…
Estimate: £200 - £300
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT

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