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
Lady Elizabeth Southerden Butler (British, 1846-1933)
Lady Elizabeth Southerden Butler (British, 1846-1933)
"By the right!", The 1st Royal Dragoons
signed, dated and inscribed '"By the right!" Elizth Butler 1903' (lower left) and further inscribed '1st R. Dragoons' (lower right)
watercolour heightened with…
Condition reportMinor spots of foxing upper left and right and off right and left hand borders, otherwise sound; framed and under glass; unexamined out of frame.
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £500 - £700
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
Samuel Phillips Jackson (British, 1830-1904)
Samuel Phillips Jackson (British, 1830-1904)
Ships in choppy waters off the coast
signed and dated 'S. P. Jackson 1856' (lower left)
watercolour heightened with white
41.5 x 59.5cm
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £200 - £300
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
Albert Ernest Markes (British, 1865-1901)
Albert Ernest Markes (British, 1865-1901)
A ship anchored off the coast
signed and dated 'Albert 1885' (lower left)
watercolour
37 x 55cm

Provenance
J. Morton Lee Fine Watercolours
Private collection, UK
Condition reportThe sheet is sound; media spots, upper left, colours very slightly faded.  Framed and under glass; unexamined out of frame.
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £200 - £300
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A painted enamel on copper plaque
A painted enamel on copper plaque
Probably by Theophile Soyer, late 19th/early 20th Century
Of rectangular convex form, depicting a cavalier standing at the bottom of a staircase, signed to the lower right corner 'TS', in a gilt-wood frame with a velvet mountThe plaque, 22cm x 12cm…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £300
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A pair of sycamore Corinthian column table lamps
A pair of sycamore Corinthian column table lamps
20th Century, probably by Linley
The tapered columns with gilt-metal capitals and raised on stepped square bases, unsigned, with shades  62cm high, excluding fitments (2)Condition report:Overall in very good condition. The odd very…
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £200 - £300
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A German gilt-metal mounted ebonised quarter-striking bracket clock
A German gilt-metal mounted ebonised quarter-striking bracket clock
By Winterhalder & Hofmeier, Late 19th Century
The silvered dial with Roman numerals and blued steel hands, the twin train movement striking on two gongs, with a pendulum, winding key and case key43cm high
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £400 - £600
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A French black marble and gilt-metal ink stand
A French black marble and gilt-metal ink stand
Late 19th Century
The rectangular canted base fitted with two cut glass bottles, the covers formed as coiled serpents, centred by a cast model of a Greek philosopher37cm wide; 25cm. highCondition report:- Two large…
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £100 - £150
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A YOUNG LADY (2)
A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A YOUNG LADY (2)
Late 18th / Early 19th century
In a gold frame with a split pearl border, the reverse with a glazed compartment with a locket of hair, unsigned, 6cm x 5cm, together with a portrait miniature of a gentleman, unsigned, in a black…
Estimate: £120 - £180
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A gilt-brass compensated pocket barometer
A gilt-brass compensated pocket barometer
By J.H. Steward, 19th Century
With a silvered dial, in a fitted red leather case5cm diameter
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £50 - £80
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A rosewood 'press'/'squeezer'
A rosewood 'press'/'squeezer'
Mid 19th Century
The brass hinge stamped 'WILL & FINCK S.F. CAL', the handles terminating with bone finials25cm long Condition report:Overall in good condition. A few minor small scuffs and dents to the edges as to…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £300
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A portrait miniature of a lady (2)
A portrait miniature of a lady (2)
English School, late 19th century
Depicted bust length, wearing a black dress and choker, watercolour on ivory, mounted in a leather case, together with another of the same, both unsigned (2)The first, 8cm wide: 9.5cm highCondition…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £150 - £250
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
Portrait miniature of an army officer
Portrait miniature of an army officer
English School, 18th century
Watercolour, unsigned, in a gilt-metal and enamel frame, the reverse with a glazed locket compartment, in a red leather case5.5cm x 7cm Condition report- Damage to enamel- Fading to paint
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £200 - £300
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A large George III gold, enamel and hair-work mourning pendant/locket
A large George III gold, enamel and hair-work mourning pendant/locket
Late 18th/Early 19th century
The reverse with a blue enamel border and a glazed compartment with a lock of hair and gilt-metal thread (length 9cm), together with a portrait miniature of a young gentleman, watercolour, unsigned,…
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £150 - £250
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
Portrait miniature of a lady in a white dress
Portrait miniature of a lady in a white dress
English School, 19th Century
watercolour heightened with white in a leather covered case; together with another 19th century portrait miniature of a lady and a printed miniature of a gentlemanThe first, 12 x 9.5cm (3)
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £150 - £250
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A gilt-metal automaton singing bird box
A gilt-metal automaton singing bird box
Probably Swiss, early 20th century
The cover with applied ribbon swags to each corner and a hinged lid opening to reveal a bird, with a winding key and associated leather case9.7cm wide x 5.8cm deep x 3cm highCondition report- When…
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A rosewood and brass-bound two-day marine chronometer
A rosewood and brass-bound two-day marine chronometer
By William Latch, Newport , Circa 1845
the three piece case with associated lid, ivory roundel, with brass gimbals and bowl, with glazed bezel, the 4in. silvered dial with Roman chapters, signed William Latch, 37 High Street, Newport, No…
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A brass cased clock barometer
A brass cased clock barometer
By Richard A Paris, Circa 1840
The drum-shaped case enclosing a two-part enamel dial , detailed 'METALLIC BAROMETER' 'E Bourdon & Richards Patent Paris', the movement and back plate signed 'Richard a Paris' 14.5cm…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £300 - £500
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A mahogany and brass inlaid bracket timepiece
A mahogany and brass inlaid bracket timepiece
Circa 1820 and later
The re-painted 6in white dial with Roman numerals, with a single train fusee movement, with case key, winding key and pendulum, movement and case possibly associated, case has later added…
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £100 - £200
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
Sir Winston Churchill's cigar butt
Sir Winston Churchill's cigar butt
7cm long
with a piece of paper in three parts inscribed 'THROWN AWAY TUESDAY SEPT *** 194* BY RT HON WINSTON CHURCHILL'

Footnote:
The current owner's grandfather, Arthur Church (police no. 518 E),…
Hammer price: £3,500
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A French travelling jewellery display case
A French travelling jewellery display case
Late 19th / Early 20th century
With four divisions, velvet and silk linings and an outer leather case, stamped 'E.PAPILLON. Gainier HAUDRIETTES'40cm wide; 25cm deep; 14cm high
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £100 - £200
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
A Louis Vuitton "Oural Pilot Case"
A Louis Vuitton "Oural Pilot Case"
In dark red taiga leather with gilt-metal hardware, two keys detailed Louis Vuitton and a matching luggage tag41.5cm wide;16.5cm deep; 33.5cm high, excluding handle Condition report- Some fading and…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £400 - £600
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST
28 May 2021 , 11:22 BST

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