EIGHT MEERSCHAUM PIPES (8)
EIGHT MEERSCHAUM PIPES (8)
19th Century
To include four Calabash shaped pipes with English sliver mounts; two with fitted cases and four further meerschaum pipes, one having a fitted wooden case, length of longest 16cm. 
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £100 - £200
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED BURR WOOD CHURCHWARDEN PIPE (5)
A VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED BURR WOOD CHURCHWARDEN PIPE (5)
The silver mount by W H Carrington & Co, Chester 1895
A Victorian silver mounted burr wood Churchwarden shape pipe in a fitted case, length 26cm; a meerschaum pipe with a gilt metal collar and amber stem and three further pipes, all with fitted cases.…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £80 - £120
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
THREE FIGURAL MEERSCHAUM PIPES (3)
THREE FIGURAL MEERSCHAUM PIPES (3)
19th Century
One modelled as a lady and a gentleman with a small dog, length 17cm; two monks drinking and one further, each with a fitted case. Condition report:- Lady & Gentleman; Numerous small chips and cracks…
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £150 - £250
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
ELEVEN VARIOUS NOVELTY PIPES / CHEROOT HOLDERS (11)
ELEVEN VARIOUS NOVELTY PIPES / CHEROOT HOLDERS (11)
19th Century and later
Including; two modelled as lady's legs; a revolver; a meerschaum, amber and silver-mounted horse hoof in a fitted case detailed J. Sommer, Paris; three clogs; two cheroot holders encased in bottles…
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £80 - £120
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
THIRTY SEVEN VARIOUS CHEROOT HOLDERS (37)
THIRTY SEVEN VARIOUS CHEROOT HOLDERS (37)
19th Century and later
Of various materials including; bone, meerschaum, wood, horn and ivory, a pipe and cigar cutter modelled as a revolver, in a fitted case, detailed 'ECHT MEERSCHAUM GARANTIRT ECHT BERNSTEIN', the…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £150
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
JAPANESE OPIUM PIPE IN A BONE CASE (3)
JAPANESE OPIUM PIPE IN A BONE CASE (3)
19th Century
A Japanese bamboo and white metal mounted opium pipe with an associated carved bone twin section case, length 23 cm, together with another carved bone case. Condition report:- All appear to be in…
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £60 - £90
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
THREE MEMENTO MORI MEERSCHAUM PIPES (3)
THREE MEMENTO MORI MEERSCHAUM PIPES (3)
19th Century
One modelled as a memento mori skull and hand, length 14cm, in a fitted case with retailers label detailed 'H. PERKINS', another smaller similar with an amber mouthpiece, length 10cm and a long horn…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £150 - £250
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
THREE MEERSCHAUM PIPES (3)
THREE MEERSCHAUM PIPES (3)
19th Century
Each modelled as a hand holding cob nuts, the two smaller pipes inset with green paste cabochons imitating the nuts sprouting, length of longest 13.5cm, each in a fitted case. 
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £200
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
EIGHT VARIOUS PIPES (8)
EIGHT VARIOUS PIPES (8)
19th Century and later
Of various materials including; meerschaum, shell, wood and bone; a base metal and bone stemmed pipe in an associated silver plated pipe case; a sea shell pipe bowl with a wood stem imitating…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
THREE FIGURAL MEERSCHAUM PIPES (3)
THREE FIGURAL MEERSCHAUM PIPES (3)
19th Century
To include; one modelled as a priest and detailed '1709-1722' (lacking mouthpiece); a gentleman wearing a top-hat, possibly Sir William Gladstone and another of King Edward VII, each cased, one with…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £100 - £200
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
THREE FIGURAL MEERSCHAUM PIPES (3)
THREE FIGURAL MEERSCHAUM PIPES (3)
19th Century
To include; one modelled as a Mexican wearing a hat, with a silver mount hallmarked for Birmingham 1897; a Turk's head with a large split bushy beard and amber mouthpiece and a woodman carrying a…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £150 - £250
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
TWO FIGRUAL MEERSCHAUM PIPES  (2)
TWO FIGRUAL MEERSCHAUM PIPES (2)
19th Century
To include; one modelled as a Cavalier with a large hat and feather plume together with another of a captain with a beard and a silver-mounted collar, each with fitted case, length of largest 17cm. 
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £100 - £200
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
TWO FIGURAL MEERSCHAUM PIPES (2)
TWO FIGURAL MEERSCHAUM PIPES (2)
19th Century
One modelled as a young lady wearing an elaborate hat, drop earrings and holding a cheroot, together with another similar, each with a fitted case, length of largest 20cm. 
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £80 - £120
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
THREE MEERSCHAUM ANIMAL PIPES (3)
THREE MEERSCHAUM ANIMAL PIPES (3)
19th Century
To include; one modelled as a horse and hound, the bowl applied with a shield-shaped plaque engraved 'Arthur to Mark', in a fitted case with retailers name 'Carl Riess Graben No.8 Wien', length 20cm;…
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £80 - £120
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A LARGE MEERSCHAUM LION'S HEAD PIPE BOWL
A LARGE MEERSCHAUM LION'S HEAD PIPE BOWL
19th Century
A large meerschaum lion's head pipe bowl, height 10cm, in a fitted case with retailers label detailed 'F. Edwards & Co. 25 Glasshouse St. Regt St.'
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £80 - £120
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A SILVER TOBACCO BOX (10)
A SILVER TOBACCO BOX (10)
By Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1903
Of plain oval form, the hinged cover engraved 'Phil', width 9cm; three 19th Century rectangular snuff-boxes; a brass cigarette case, the cover inset with a World War I German Iron Cross and five…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £150 - £250
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A SILVER CIGARETTE CASE (15)
A SILVER CIGARETTE CASE (15)
By E J Trevitt & Sons, Chester 1915
Of curved rectangular form, with engraved decoration, length 7.5cm; a gunmetal cigarette case, the cover embellished with a battle scene; a tortoiseshell vesta case decorated in relief with a spider…
Estimate: £100 - £150
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
English School, 18th Century
English School, 18th Century
Portrait of a gentleman
oil on canvas
72 x 58cm
Canvas relined.  Scattered craquelure to paint surface, with some surface abrasions and an area of paint shrinkage, lower left.  Ultraviolet light reveals retouching just off the upper, centre border…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £150 - £250
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
Attributed to George Richmond (British, 1809-1896)
Attributed to George Richmond (British, 1809-1896)
Portrait of a young officer, bust length, wearing Hussar's uniform
pastel
61 x 47cm

Provenance
Frost & Reed
Private collection, UK
Condition reportMinor scuffing to sheet, off the top, right and left borders, one small abrasion, upper right' slight discolouration.  Framed and under glass; unexamined out of frame.
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £500 - £700
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
John Simpson (British, 1782-1847)
John Simpson (British, 1782-1847)
Self Portrait
bears labels (verso)
oil on board
28 x 23.5cm

Provenance
The family of the artist, thence by descent
Private collection, UK
Inscribed on a label attached to the reverse, 'Self Portrait by John Simpson (1782-1847), My great great grandfather. John Simpson was for many years assistant to Sir Thomas Lawrence R.A. 1834 went…
Hammer price: £7,500
Estimate: £1,200 - £1,800
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
French School, 19th Century
French School, 19th Century
Portrait of a gypsy girl
oil on canvas laid on board
43.5 x 35cm
Condition reportTraces of dirt and slightly discoloured varnish to paint surface; scattered surface abrasion off the upper right border; some further scattered surface abrasions elsewhere. …
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £200 - £300
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
English School, early 19th Century
English School, early 19th Century
Huntsman and dogs in a landscape with a castle beyond
indistinctly signed with initials (lower left)
oil on canvas
53 x 43cm
Condition reportCanvas relined.  Minor frame abrasions, upper left and off top border, otherwise paint surface is sound.  Ultraviolet reveals traces of retouching to foreground, to trees, upper right…
Hammer price: £800
Estimate: £400 - £600
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
Nicolae Grigorescu (Romanian, 1838-1907)
Nicolae Grigorescu (Romanian, 1838-1907)
A woman at her bureau
signed 'Grigorescu' (lower left)
oil on canvas
41 x 28cm

Provenance
Viorel Tilea (1896-1972), Romanian Ambassador to the United Kingdom
Thence by descent
Condition reportThe canvas is original and very slightly loose on the stretcher.  The paint surface has minor surface dirt; small flecks of paint loss to upper right corner and off right hand border.…
Hammer price: £32,000
Estimate: £20,000 - £30,000
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
Henry John Boddington (British, 1811-1865)
Henry John Boddington (British, 1811-1865)
Children Fishing
signed 'H J Boddington' (lower right)
oil on canvas
60 x 92cm

Provenance
Agnews, London, no. 24320
Condition reportCanvas relined; minor specs of dirt, upper left; otherwise paint surface is sound.  Ultraviolet reveals a patch of retouching, off lower left border, to the water, lower centre and a…
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST

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