ELKINGTON & CO.: A PAIR OF VICTORIAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT ENAMEL VASES (2)
ELKINGTON & CO.: A PAIR OF VICTORIAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT ENAMEL VASES (2)
Circa 1870
Of baluster form, decorated with birds in flight, stamped to the underside, (damages and losses) 29cm high
Condition report: Various knocks and losses: including fundamental dents and bashes to the bases, which are now uneven and render each vase unstable; losses to the enamel some quite detrimental to…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £100 - £200
14 May 2024 , 17:00 BST
14 May 2024 , 17:00 BST
A BLACK FOREST CARVED LINDEN WOOD RETRIEVER DOG SCULPTURE
A BLACK FOREST CARVED LINDEN WOOD RETRIEVER DOG SCULPTURE
Early 20th Century
Modelled with game in its mouth, depicted amongst foliage, on base, 97cm high
Condition report: Dirt, dust and inevitable chips and losses commensurate with wear, use and age. Losses in particular to the extremities, notably to several leaf ends and a wing of the game held in…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £80 - £120
14 May 2024 , 17:00 BST
14 May 2024 , 17:00 BST
A LARGE MID 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY FRAMED OPEN ARM BENCH
A LARGE MID 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY FRAMED OPEN ARM BENCH
With button rouge leather upholstery on reeded baluster supports, 287cm wide; 95cm high
The leather upholstery that still remains has gone very brittle and dried up causing it to crack and split when sat on, back of the back rest has been recently upholstered with vinyl/plastic. In need…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £300 - £500
14 May 2024 , 17:00 BST
14 May 2024 , 17:00 BST
IRENE SHARAFF (AMERICAN, 1910-1993) (4)
IRENE SHARAFF (AMERICAN, 1910-1993) (4)
Elizabeth Taylor in The Taming of the Shrew
signed and inscribed 'Sharaff' (lower right)
watercolour and gouache
37 x 27cm
together with a photograph print of Anthony Gardner and Elizabeth Taylor in…
Anthony Gardner played Haberdasher in the 1967 film rendition of The Taming of The Shrew alongside Elizabeth Taylor. This costume design is for a dress she is wearing on the film's main press…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £400 - £600
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
AN ART DECO ALUMINIUM AND BRASS ‘PIERROT’ FIGURAL TABLE LAMP
AN ART DECO ALUMINIUM AND BRASS ‘PIERROT’ FIGURAL TABLE LAMP
Early 20th Century
Inscribed to the cast ‘EXE 3’, with yellow frosted shade, mounted on a green marble base, 29cm high
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: £380
Estimate: £100 - £200
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
MURRLE BENNET - A GOLD LOCKET NECKLACE
MURRLE BENNET - A GOLD LOCKET NECKLACE
The main pendant with a glazed locket compartment, currently with petals in, with an ornate surround and integrated on a fancy link chain, with bolt ring clasp, the reverse stamped 15ct and MBco for…
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, links are only slightly worn, clasp fastens securely, some surface scratchesProvenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans…
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
TWO VICTORIAN SCARF RINGS (2)
TWO VICTORIAN SCARF RINGS (2)
One fixed ring in the form of a coiled snake, in unmarked yellow gold, weight 5.1 grams, the other a hinged ring with a central old cut diamond in a star setting and foliate detailing, stamped 15ct,…
CONDITION REPORTSnake rings edge two coils have come unsoldered from the main body, there are scratches to the underside of the head, and some other general dents, scratches and wear. The diamond set…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
A SILVER AND ENAMELLED TWO PIECE WAISTBELT BUCKLE
A SILVER AND ENAMELLED TWO PIECE WAISTBELT BUCKLE
Of shaped oval form, with blue/green enamelled decoration, Birmingham 1903, maker William Hutton and Sons Ltd, width 7.2cm, gross weight 41.7 grams
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: £380
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
A CARTIER SILVER, DIAMOND SET AND BLACK ENAMELLED RECTANGULAR HINGE LIDDED BOX
A CARTIER SILVER, DIAMOND SET AND BLACK ENAMELLED RECTANGULAR HINGE LIDDED…
Gilt within, each end mounted with a rose diamond set circular motif, on a black enamelled ground, otherwise with black enamelled beaded decoration, detailed 6623 Cartier 7112 Made In France, import…
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: £800
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
A LIBERTY AND CO SILVER AND CABOCHON ORANGE GEMSTONE SET WAISTBELT BUCKLE
A LIBERTY AND CO SILVER AND CABOCHON ORANGE GEMSTONE SET WAISTBELT BUCKLE
Scroll pierced in an Art Nouveau rectangular design, Birmingham 1900, width 7.2cm, gross weight 34.8 grams
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: £220
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
12 BOTTLES WHISKEY/WHISKY
Lot 1728 - Wines & Spirits Sold
12 BOTTLES WHISKEY/WHISKY
Beer Barrel Distillery + Tower Brewery The Spirit of Burton; Grangestone 2 x Bourbon Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch (1 boxed) and 2 x Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch (1 boxed); Theakston Spirit…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 April 2024 , 16:00 BST
15 April 2024 , 16:00 BST
10 BOTTLES WHISKEY/WHISKY AND 2 BOTTLES CANADIAN SPIRIT
Lot 1755 - Wines & Spirits Sold
10 BOTTLES WHISKEY/WHISKY AND 2 BOTTLES CANADIAN SPIRIT
Quality Spirits International 2 x Spey River Bourbon Cash Finish Single Malt, 2 x Spey River Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt and Kilbrin 10YO Oloroso Cash Finish Blended Irish; Woven Experience N°7…
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 April 2024 , 16:00 BST
15 April 2024 , 16:00 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
HERBERT DICKSEE (BRITISH, 1862-1942)
HERBERT DICKSEE (BRITISH, 1862-1942)
Waiting for Master (1922)
signed 'Herbert Dicksee' (lower left margin), published by Frost & Reed
etching
40 x 65cm
(unframed)

Provenance
Herbert Dicksee;
Thence by descent to his grand-daughter…
Condition ReportThere are three pinholes to the extreme upper border, one further to the lower left border.  A few associated circular creases in the same area.  The main body of the print is in…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £200 - £400
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
FRANK SOUTHGATE (BRITISH, 1872-1916)
FRANK SOUTHGATE (BRITISH, 1872-1916)
Grouse shooting
signed 'Frank Southgate .R.B.A' (lower right)
watercolour heightened with white
45 x 68cm

Provenance
Private collection, UK
Condition reportThe vertical drip marks on the old photo are on the glazing, not the picture, these have been wiped off the glass and there is now a new photo uploaded.Acidic mount resulting in some…
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £200 - £400
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
ATTRIBUTED TO WALTER GREAVES (BRITISH, 1846-1930)
ATTRIBUTED TO WALTER GREAVES (BRITISH, 1846-1930)
Heart of the City, Nocturne
bears indistinct signature (lower left)
oil on canvas
41 x 61cm

Provenance
Royal Exchange Gallery, London;
Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
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
LUCY KEMP-WELCH (BRITISH, 1869-1958)
LUCY KEMP-WELCH (BRITISH, 1869-1958)
A goat feeding
signed with initials 'L.K.W.' (lower left)
watercolour
22.5 x 31.5cm

Provenance
Herbert Dicksee;
Thence by descent to his great-niece, Pamela Service
Condition reportAcidic mount.A few very small spots of foxing in places.Possibly a very small amount of discolouration immediately to right of goat.Otherwise appears in generally good condition with…
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
A CHINESE PORCELAIN BARREL-SHAPED GARDEN SEAT
A CHINESE PORCELAIN BARREL-SHAPED GARDEN SEAT
20th century
The top and sides pierced with cash, painted in famille-rose enamels with scattered flowers against a black ground, 38cm high
Minor wear to enamels
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A CHINESE BLUE-GROUND SUMMER GAUZE DRAGON ROBE, JIFU
A CHINESE BLUE-GROUND SUMMER GAUZE DRAGON ROBE, JIFU
Second half19th century
The blue gauze worked with couched gold thread five-clawed dragons amidst lingzhi-shaped clouds, Precious Objects and bats, black gauze sleeves with embroidered cuffs, 143cm…
The main dragon on the front of the robe has lost its claws on two of its feet. Some replacement gold threads. There is some wear and losses to the gold threads on the dragons and some scattered…
Hammer price: £3,000
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A CANTON ENAMEL LOZENGE-SHAPE BOTTLE VASE
Lot 1158 - Asian Ceramics & Works of Art Unsold
A CANTON ENAMEL LOZENGE-SHAPE BOTTLE VASE
Late 18th/early 19th century
The sides enamelled with the Immortals and two deer beneath a pine tree, 30.25cm high
The base has previously been drilled for electricity and has now been well restored. Some typical cracks to the enamel above the foot. 
Estimate: £400 - £600
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A DOUBLE-BARRELLED FLINTLOCK PISTOL, FLINTLOCK POWDER TESTER AND A TELESCOPE (3)
A DOUBLE-BARRELLED FLINTLOCK PISTOL, FLINTLOCK POWDER TESTER AND A…
19th Century
The engraved steel decorated with trophies and initials T&B, Continental proof marks to the underside with walnut grip, 21cm long; The powder tester with brass mounts, engraved…
Condition report: The flintlock powder tester with various scuffs, scratches dents and wear commensurate with use and age. The grip is probably walnut and also with scuffs, scratches and dents. The…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A MAHOGANY 8-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK
A MAHOGANY 8-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK
18th Century
The 11 1/2 in. chased silvered dial, named William Carter, Southwark, with gilt spandrels, within a mahogany case with fluted columns and three ball finials, 210cm high excluding finials
Condition report:The case with various damages including a section of veneer and timber missing on the right hand side moulding below the hood, and vertical splitting along the back edge of the left…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT

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