BRIGG & SONS, LONDON: THREE HARDSTONE MOUNTED UMBRELLAS (3)
BRIGG & SONS, LONDON: THREE HARDSTONE MOUNTED UMBRELLAS (3)
Early 20th Century
Comprising: silver mounted finial set with green stone possibly peridots, indistinctly marked, with bamboo shaft, 93cm; a faux tortoiseshell pommel finial with gold ferrule…
Condition report: All three open, however, there are a few odd very small holes in areas and also general quite delicate and the fabric and mechanism is not robust due to age. The blue umbrella with…
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A FRENCH GILT-BRASS MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SINGING BIRD BOX AUTOMATON
A FRENCH GILT-BRASS MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SINGING BIRD BOX AUTOMATON
The movement most likely by Blaise Bontems (model no. 11), circa 1890
The hinged oval lid centred by an engraved floral motif, opening to reveal a colourful, rotating and flapping singing bird on a…
Mechanism unexamined. Possibly a barrel and bellows. 
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
AN ENGLISH ORMOLU, BLOODSTONE AND ENAMEL PORTRAIT MINIATURE MOUNTED SNUFF BOX
AN ENGLISH ORMOLU, BLOODSTONE AND ENAMEL PORTRAIT MINIATURE MOUNTED SNUFF…
Enamel portrait attributed to Gervase Spencer (British, c.1715-1763)
Of oval form, mounted garnets about the oval frame, the portrait on enamel of a Gentleman in a crimson jacket, white stock and…
Condition: No obvious damage or restoration. Metalwork would benefit from cleaning. When UV light is put on the portrait some small areas fluoresce, also on the metal border suggesting something may…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
AN ENGLISH SCHOOL PORTRAIT MINIATURE
AN ENGLISH SCHOOL PORTRAIT MINIATURE
19th Century
Of a lady depicted in classical style drapery with blue sash/ shawl, gilt mounted ebonised frame, 10cm high
Footnotes: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (section10). Reference No. 2C6G17RP Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations…
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A VICTORIAN GOTHIC GILT-METAL MOUNTED LEATHER JEWELLERY BOX / CASKET TOGETHER WITH VARIOUS BOXES (8)
A VICTORIAN GOTHIC GILT-METAL MOUNTED LEATHER JEWELLERY BOX / CASKET…
With domed lid, 19cm wide; Together with a Victorian paper-mache gilt decorated card case, a tortoiseshell and metal inlaid card case, bone lining, three Tunbridge ware stamp boxes and a paper knife,…
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A LARGE SWISS WALNUT VENEERED AND TULIPWOOD CROSS BANDED MUSIC BOX
A LARGE SWISS WALNUT VENEERED AND TULIPWOOD CROSS BANDED MUSIC BOX
Circa 1890
33cm cylinder playing eight airs, engraved zither attachment, numbered 14944, change/repeat and stop/play selectors, the hinged cover inlaid with a brass and mother-of-pearl cartouche and…
Condition: Teeth on comb all present. Cylinder good and all teeth appear to be in playable condition. Movment working and plays well. Stop/Play needs adjustment as its only possible to stop by…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A COLLECTION OF VICTORIAN GILT-HEIGHTENED AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID PAPIER-MACHE FACE SCREENS, BOXES AND OTHERS (14)
A COLLECTION OF VICTORIAN GILT-HEIGHTENED AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID…
Two cartouche shaped face screens inlaid with monuments, two with Abbey ruins and another pair with floral inlay and an additional flower painted example, the tallest 45cm; two pairs of bellows, one…
Condition report: All with some rubbing, chips and knocks commensurate with use and age. The main stationery box with a Romantic scene of exotic buildings and mother of pearl domed follies. Two main…
Hammer price: £480
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
DEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN 1886-1947): A FRENCH ART DECO COLD PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY MODEL OF A GIRL WITH PARAKEET KNOWN AS  ‘INDISCREET’
DEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN 1886-1947): A FRENCH ART DECO COLD PAINTED…
Circa 1925
Modelled with arm held out, silencing a parakeet, on faceted marble and onyx base, signed to the base, 30cm high (including base)

Provenance:
Property of a Deceased Estate.
Condition: In very good overall condition. The bird is removable from the arm, the outstretched arm has some minor movement.This model, known by the title ‘Indiscrete’ rarely appears on the market…
Hammer price: £4,800
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
CAMILLE FAURE (1874-1956), LIMOGES: A FRENCH ART DECO BLUE ENAMEL COMFORT BOX TOGETHER WITH TWO SMALL DISHES AND POLYCHROME BALUSTER POT WITH COVER (4)
CAMILLE FAURE (1874-1956), LIMOGES: A FRENCH ART DECO BLUE ENAMEL COMFORT…
The circular box with silver plated lined interior and detailed C.FAURE LIMOGES FRANCE’, 15.5cm diameter; the two dishes signed, 10cm diameter; and pot signed ‘C. FAURE LIMOGES’, 8cm high
ARR…
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
ANDRÉ VINCENT BECQUEREL (1893-1981): A COLD-PAINTED BRONZE FIGURE KNOWN AS 'THE VENETIAN'
ANDRÉ VINCENT BECQUEREL (1893-1981): A COLD-PAINTED BRONZE FIGURE KNOWN AS…
Circa 1930
Modelled in a Venetian cloak with silvered detailed decoration, walking with a Borsoi on chequered marble base, signed to the cast 'A. Becquerel' and 'Etling Paris' , 39cm high
ARR
Footnotes: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (section10). Reference No. N726AYDK Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £1,200 - £2,200
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
DEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN 1886-1947): A FRENCH ART DECO PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF ‘PIERROT’
DEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN 1886-1947): A FRENCH ART DECO PATINATED BRONZE…
Circa 1925
Depicting a figure in costume with gilt ruffled neck collar playing a mandolin, signed ‘D H Chiparus’ to the base, 67cm high

Provenance: Bonhams 15 November 2005, lot 240.

Literature:…
Condition: Would benefit from cleaning, In good attractive condition with good patina. Some slight movement in ivory arms.Footnotes:This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with…
Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
AFTER RICHARD LANGE (GERMAN, 1879-1944): AN ART DECO PATINATED BRONZE FEMALE FIGURE KNOWN AS ‘THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT’
AFTER RICHARD LANGE (GERMAN, 1879-1944): AN ART DECO PATINATED BRONZE…
Circa 1930
The robe set with paste, with ivory face, signed ‘R.W. Lange’, on a marble base, 34cm high
Footnotes: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (section10). Reference No.  2FGDFP22 Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have…
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
PARKER PRESIDENTIAL TRIO: A SET OF THREE 18ct GOLD PENS AND PRESENTATION BOX (4)
PARKER PRESIDENTIAL TRIO: A SET OF THREE 18ct GOLD PENS AND PRESENTATION…
Including a fountain pen, ball point pen and a propelling pencil, in a fitted case, 87g
Condition: Very good with no engraving
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £1,200 - £1,800
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GROUP OF LADIES' HAUTE COUTURE INCLUDING YVES SAINT LAURENT, KARL LAGERFELD AND CHRISTIAN DIOR, HATS AND BOXES (15)
A GROUP OF LADIES' HAUTE COUTURE INCLUDING YVES SAINT LAURENT, KARL…
Five jackets by Yves Saint Laurent , comprising: a sage green linen jacket; a military style red jacket (size 40 ); a mustard coloured military style jacket; a purple and green silk jacket; a black…
Together with a Simone Minnan black velvet skull cap hat with bow to the back in a card box, a black straw hat with a black and white bow and a black woven belt, with another belt; And and canvas hat…
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A VICTORIAN MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID FLORAL POLYCHROME PAINTED PAPIER MACHE TABLE CABINET (2)
A VICTORIAN MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID FLORAL POLYCHROME PAINTED PAPIER MACHE…
The pair of doors enclosing four drawers, 21cm wide; 17cm deep; 21cm high, together with a similar slope front stationery box, 16cm wide; 10cm deep; 11cm high
Both in good overall condition, cracks starting to appear towards the lacquer in places, with the gilt decoration also starting to fade in places, no keys present for either item, 
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE SLOPE FRONT KNIFE BOX
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE SLOPE FRONT KNIFE BOX
22cm wide; 25cm deep; 35cm high
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE SLOPE FRONT KNIFE BOX
A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE SLOPE FRONT KNIFE BOX
23cm wide; 29cm deep; 37cm high
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A SMALL 18TH CENTURY OAK POTBOARD DRESSER
A SMALL 18TH CENTURY OAK POTBOARD DRESSER
With open three tier platerack over three drawers, 121cm wide; 38cm deep; 195cm high
Condition Report: The shelves are 109cm wide, the shelves lift off the base. The base without the shelves is 80cm tall and the plate rack is 116cm high. The handles are later. The drawer fronts with…
Hammer price: £800
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A PAIR OF EMPIRE REVIVAL GILT METAL MOUNTED MAHOGANY FLOOR STANDING OPEN BOOKCASES  (2)
A PAIR OF EMPIRE REVIVAL GILT METAL MOUNTED MAHOGANY FLOOR STANDING OPEN…
With Egyptian caryatid columns, 67cm wide; 26cm deep; 98cm high
Old marks and scratches present to both, with both having small losses to the veneer around the top edges, one does suffer with a faint split running across the top, however both are still in usable…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A MAHOGANY FLOOR STANDING OPEN BOOKCASE
A MAHOGANY FLOOR STANDING OPEN BOOKCASE
On plinth base, 107cm wide; 31cm deep; 123cm high
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £200 - £300
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A LOUIS XVI STYLE CARVED AND WHITE WASHED BEECH FRAMED OPEN ARMCHAIR
A LOUIS XVI STYLE CARVED AND WHITE WASHED BEECH FRAMED OPEN ARMCHAIR
On cabriole supports, 75cm wide; 102cm high
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £300
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY AND FIGURED WALNUT BREAK-FRONT FLOOR STANDING TRIPLE SECTION OPEN BOOKCASE
A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY AND FIGURED WALNUT BREAK-FRONT FLOOR STANDING…
122cm wide; 41cm deep; 158cm high
Condition Report: The very top of each open section missing the leather fringe, shelves with scuffs and marks, consistent with use. Chip to left hand side at the top. Otherwise in good, useable…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
TWO 19TH CENTURY GOTHIC REVIVAL ROSEWOOD FLOORSTANDING OPEN BOOKCASES (2)
TWO 19TH CENTURY GOTHIC REVIVAL ROSEWOOD FLOORSTANDING OPEN BOOKCASES (2)
With cluster column mounts, one is 138cm wide, the other is 118cm wide; each 38cm deep; 229cm high
Note: These have been removed from a fitted library, two bookcase sides are unfinished
Condition Report: The smaller bookcase, with an unfinished side to the right as you face it. The larger bookcase with an unfinished side to the left as you face it, please see additional photographs.…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH EMPIRE REVIVAL GILT METAL MOUNTED MAHOGANY SHELF BACK FLOOR STANDING OPEN BOOKCASE
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH EMPIRE REVIVAL GILT METAL MOUNTED MAHOGANY…
97cm wide; 34cm deep; 132cm high
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST

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