A PAIR OF SILVER TABLE CANDLESTICKS (2)
A PAIR OF SILVER TABLE CANDLESTICKS (2)
Each with a tapered square stem, raised on a swept square base, height 22cm (loaded), Sheffield 1911, maker James Dixon & Sons Ltd
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: £1,000
Estimate: £300 - £400
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
A SILVER MOUNTED GLASS SPIRIT FLASK AND A EUROPEAN SPIRIT DECANTER (2)
A SILVER MOUNTED GLASS SPIRIT FLASK AND A EUROPEAN SPIRIT DECANTER (2)
The spirit flask with a pull-off beaker base, London 1866, the screw-off top London 1881, the decanter of faceted square form, bearing indistinct marks, possibly Portuguese
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-collection
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
A GROUP OF TWENTY BUCKLES AND FITTINGS (20)
A GROUP OF TWENTY BUCKLES AND FITTINGS (20)
To include enamelled and paste examples, all base metal
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-collection
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £60 - £90
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
A SILVER AND TURQUOISE TRINKET BOX AND A SILVER AND ENAMELLED CUP (2)
A SILVER AND TURQUOISE TRINKET BOX AND A SILVER AND ENAMELLED CUP (2)
The circular trinket box raised on four feet, pierced with heart motifs, diameter of base 6.7cm, Birmingham 1906, maker William Hair Haseler, lined within, the twin handled cup with an enamelled…
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-collection
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £140 - £180
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED AND TORTOISESHELL SHAPED RECTANGULAR PHOTOGRAPH FRAME AND ANOTHER FRAME (2)
A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED AND TORTOISESHELL SHAPED RECTANGULAR…
With floral, foliate and scrolled decoration, the backing panel lacking, fitted with an associated strut, size of frame 21cm x 15.5cm, Birmingham 1896, maker Henry Matthews, also a silver plated…
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: £80 - £120
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
A LIBERTY AND CO SILVER AND TURQUOISE MATRIX HINGE LIDDED TRINKET BOX
A LIBERTY AND CO SILVER AND TURQUOISE MATRIX HINGE LIDDED TRINKET BOX
Of circular form, the domed cover centred by a turquoise matrix on a Tudor Rose, within a foliate surround and with wirework borders, Birmingham 1905, diameter of base 5.4cm, gross weight 80.8 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-collection
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
TWELVE BOTTLES OF OWC CHÂTEAU BEYCHEVELLE, 4ÈME CRU CLASSÉ, ST JULIEN, CB 1983 (12)
Lot 1507 - Wines & Spirits Sold
TWELVE BOTTLES OF OWC CHÂTEAU BEYCHEVELLE, 4ÈME CRU CLASSÉ, ST JULIEN, CB…
Levels - 5 bottles very top shoulder, 7 bottles base neck. I capsule slightly creased.
From the Wine Cellar of the late Michael Blyth-WhitelockWine Disclaimer: In the case of wines and spirits Bellmans are unable to accept any responsibility whatsoever for natural variations or…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
15 April 2024 , 16:00 BST
15 April 2024 , 16:00 BST
TWELVE BOTTLES OF OWC CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-LAS CASES, 2ÈME CRU CLASSÉ, ST JULIEN, CB 1983 (12)
Lot 1509 - Wines & Spirits Sold
TWELVE BOTTLES OF OWC CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-LAS CASES, 2ÈME CRU CLASSÉ, ST…
Levels - 4 bottles in the neck, 7 bottles base neck and 1 bottle very top shoulder. Minor damage to 4 capsules. Minor damage to 9 labels.
From the Wine Cellar of the late Michael Blyth-WhitelockWine Disclaimer: In the case of wines and spirits Bellmans are unable to accept any responsibility whatsoever for natural variations or…
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
15 April 2024 , 16:00 BST
15 April 2024 , 16:00 BST
TWELVE BOTTLES OF CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD, 1ER CRU CLASSÉ, PAUILLAC, CB 1983 (12)
Lot 1513 - Wines & Spirits Sold
TWELVE BOTTLES OF CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD, 1ER CRU CLASSÉ, PAUILLAC, CB…
Levels - 11 bottles base neck and 1 top shoulder. Labels - 2 slightly nicked.
From the Wine Cellar of the late Michael Blyth-WhitelockWine Disclaimer: In the case of wines and spirits Bellmans are unable to accept any responsibility whatsoever for natural variations or…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
15 April 2024 , 16:00 BST
15 April 2024 , 16:00 BST
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
ARTHUR WARDLE (BRITISH, 1864-1949)
ARTHUR WARDLE (BRITISH, 1864-1949)
Lioness Cleaning Her Paw
incised with signature 'A WARDLE' (to the base)
plaster maquette
15cm high

Provenance
Property of the artist, thence by family descent
Hammer price: £800
Estimate: £300 - £500
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE TEA CANISTER
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE TEA CANISTER
Qianlong
Painted with three figures and two oxen in a landscape, 11.25cm high
Cover lacking. Some wear to the gilding around the base
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A LARGE ISNIK POTTERY TANKARD
A LARGE ISNIK POTTERY TANKARD
Of cylindrical form with angular handle ,painted with repeated rows of turquoise cloud motifs between orange and white strapwork borders, 20.5cm high
Minor chip to the rim. Some glaze cracks to the base
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £150 - £200
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A BRONZE SHRINE DEPICTING UMA-MAHESHVARA
A BRONZE SHRINE DEPICTING UMA-MAHESHVARA
Himachal Pradesh, North India, 11th/12th century
The four armed figure of Shiva seated with his consort on their vehicle, Nandi, flanked by diminutive figures of Ganesha and Skanda, a further small…
One of the bracket feet at the rear is lacking.Some wear consistent with age
Hammer price: £2,200
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A CHINESE PORCELAIN LANDSCAPE BOWL AND COVER (3)
A CHINESE PORCELAIN LANDSCAPE BOWL AND COVER (3)
Qing dynasty, probably 19th century
painted in a famille-verte palette with buildings, rocks and trees on one side and lines of black calligraphy on the reverse, the bowl also featuring figures on a…
The cover has a very haircrack to the rim, approx. 3cm length. Minor chip to the rim of the handle on the cover. Both bowl and cover with minor wear to the white enamel.
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A JAPANESE IMARI CYLINDRICAL STICK STAND
A JAPANESE IMARI CYLINDRICAL STICK STAND
Meiji period
Decorated in underglaze blue, iron-red, black and gilding with birds and insects amongst flowering shrubs, 61.5cm high
Haircrack across base, approx. 9cm length. Minor wear
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A CHINESE BOWENITE SEAL
A CHINESE BOWENITE SEAL
Of square section with key pattern border surmounted by two lion dogs chasing each other's tail, the square seal carved with a four character mark, the stone of dense green tone, 8cm high
Tiny fracture to one corner of the base
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A GROUP OF CHINESE CERAMICS (6)
A GROUP OF CHINESE CERAMICS (6)
Various dates
Comprising; two blue and white slender ovoid jars and covers, painted with vases on stands and Precious Objects, each approx. 34cm high; a pear shaped vase painted in underglaze red and…
Two blue and white jars and covers- some chips around rims of jars and covers. One with chip to the knop. Each with some surface markings, scuffing and glaze specking. One vase with a very fine…
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A SMALL INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF KRISHNA
Lot 1109 - Asian Ceramics & Works of Art Unsold
A SMALL INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF KRISHNA
Bengal, probably 19th century
Standing with legs crossed and hands held in a position to play the flute, raised on a circular base, 11.5cm high
Some surface deposits to his legs which could probably be removed. Flute lacking
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A CHINESE LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF AN OFFICIAL
A CHINESE LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF AN OFFICIAL
Probably Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century
Cast standing wearing a hat and long robes, clutching a tablet to his chest, raised on an integral rectangular base with shaped apron and bracket feet, 23cm…
PROVENANCE:Property from the art critic, Terence MullalyConditionSome wear to the gilding. Loss to tip of his hat an the right side. Some wear to the base.
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £300 - £500
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A JAPANESE MIXED METAL VASE
A JAPANESE MIXED METAL VASE
20th century
Of tapered cylindrical form, decorated with a cockerel and hen perched on flowering branches, inscription to base, 25cm high
PROVENANCE:Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence MullalyConditionSome overall wear 
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
FIVE CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES (5)
Lot 1133 - Asian Ceramics & Works of Art Unsold
FIVE CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES (5)
Late 19th/20th century
Comprising; three cylindrical porcelain bottles painted with figures a landscape, two birds amongst pine with calligraphy on the reverse and the third painted with a dragon in…
Porcelain bottle, figures in a landscape- shallow rim chip, approx. 0.5cm squarePorcelain blue and white bottle, two birds and pine- some grey scratches and scuffing to the glaze, particularly on the…
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A JAPANESE PORCELAIN VASE SIGNED MAKAZU KOZAN
A JAPANESE PORCELAIN VASE SIGNED MAKAZU KOZAN
Early 20th century
Baluster form, painted with a stork perched on a tree stump with leaves against a pale green ground shading to white towards the base, blue six character nark, 18.5cm high
Good condition
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £600 - £800
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A CHINESE PORCELAIN OVIFORM JAR  ADAPTED AS A LAMP
A CHINESE PORCELAIN OVIFORM JAR ADAPTED AS A LAMP
Blue six character Chengua mark but later
Painted in underglaze blue and famille verte enamels with an official and attendants in a fenced garden, wood cover and stand, vase only 22cm high
The vase has been drilled through the mark on the base. Some light brown discolouration to the glaze in placesProvenance: An apartment on Eaton Square, Belgravia. Furnished by Colefax & Fowler. 
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT

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