AFTER A CAST BY PELLIGRINO MAZZOTTI: A PATINATED BRONZE PORTRAIT BUST OF ADMIRAL LORD NELSON
AFTER A CAST BY PELLIGRINO MAZZOTTI: A PATINATED BRONZE PORTRAIT BUST OF…
20th Century
Cast inscription 'P. Mazzotti Fecit, Wisbech 1854', modelled in full dress uniform, with right arm sleeve pinned to the reverse with various medals, on a socle base, 66cm high
This image of Horatio Nelson is probably cast after a bust carved by sculptor Franz Thaller (see National Maritime Museum ascension XV), August-September 1800, whilst he was in Vienna. The marble…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A REGENCY STYLE FAUX TORTOISESHELL VENEERED AND SILVER PLATED INKSTAND AND A VICTORIAN BRASS INLAID 'BOULLE' TORTOISESHELL BOX (2)
A REGENCY STYLE FAUX TORTOISESHELL VENEERED AND SILVER PLATED INKSTAND AND…
Early 20th Century
The undulating hinged cover with urn finial enclosing a fitted interior with twin glass ink pots, pen trays and covered recess, 20cm wide; the Boulle box with engraved with name…
Condition report: The inkstand: It is more than likely that the tortoiseshell used here is faux. Upon closer inspection it is not possible to see the depth between the two contrasting light and dark…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £100 - £150
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A FRENCH GILT-METAL SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON
A FRENCH GILT-METAL SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON
Probably by Bontems, Early 20th Century
Mounted perched in a cage, with foliate swagged decoration, stamped 132 to the side, and MADE IN FRANCE to the underside, winding mechanism, 28cm high
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GREEN HARDSTONE AND FACETED ROCK CRYSTAL MOUNTED UMBRELLA  AND THREE OTHERS (4)
A GREEN HARDSTONE AND FACETED ROCK CRYSTAL MOUNTED UMBRELLA AND THREE…
Retailed by J C Vickery, circa 1900, the final with faceted bands, and 9ct gold band with bamboo shaft, 94.5cm high; Together with a French silver gilt calamander caned cream silk parasol retailed by…
Condition report: The cream umbrella material to one of the umbrella’s  is in very poor condition - in tatters,  and another also poor, the third is protected by a cover but also very fragile.  The…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
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
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
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT-BRONZE THREE LIGHT WALL APPLIQUES (2)
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT-BRONZE THREE LIGHT WALL APPLIQUES (2)
Early 20th Century
Each with Bacchus mask mounted tapering backplate surmounted by a flower filled headed urn flanked by lion masks, the ‘S’-scrolled acanthus wrapped branches terminating in griffin…
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £400 - £600
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
AFTER ALFRED STEVENS (1817/18-1875): A PLASTER MODEL OF THE SEATED LION
AFTER ALFRED STEVENS (1817/18-1875): A PLASTER MODEL OF THE SEATED LION
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
With terracotta finish, incised to the back ‘29B’, 35cm high

Provenance
Walter Marsden (1882-1969), thence by descent to the present owner

This is taken from a…
Condition report: Please note it has been bought to our attention that this model is after a design by Alfred Stevens and the incised 12 b refers to the inventory of Charles Smith & Sons, also a…
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £80 - £120
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 ENAMEL VASE
CAMILLE FAURE (1874-1956), LIMOGES: A FRENCH ART DECO ENAMEL VASE
With radiating geometric design, inscribed in gold to the rim ‘C.FAURE LIMOGES MADE IN FRANCE’, 19.5cm high
ARR
Provenance: Property from a Deceased London Estate.
Condition ReportOverall this seems to be in good condition. Some dirt and tarnishing to the rim and underside, also a scuffs and scratches to this area. No obvious chips or losses. Please see…
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
CAMILLE FAURE (1874-1956), LIMOGES: A FRENCH ART DECO ENAMEL SLENDER VASE
CAMILLE FAURE (1874-1956), LIMOGES: A FRENCH ART DECO ENAMEL SLENDER VASE
With radiating geometric design, inscribed in gold to the base, ‘C.FAURE LIMOGES MADE IN FRANCE’, 21.5cm high
ARR
Provenance: Property from a Deceased London Estate.
Condition report: Overall in good condition . Some slight loss and tarnishing in a small area to the very top of the rim. General tarnishing to the underside and wear commensurate with age and use.…
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £120 - £180
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
FELIX AGOSTINI (FRENCH, 1910-1980), A GILT-BRONZE ‘SQUALE’ LIGHT FITTNG
FELIX AGOSTINI (FRENCH, 1910-1980), A GILT-BRONZE ‘SQUALE’ LIGHT FITTNG
Mid-20th Century
Signed to the reverse, ‘F. Agostino’, probably later lead weight added 39.5cm high
ARR
Provenance: Property from a Deceased London Estate.
Condition report: Overall in good condition. The patination a little rubbed as to be expected with age and use. Minor spot of verdi gris. Signature to the base and possibly a later infilled to the…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £500 - £800
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
FELIX AGOSTINI (FRENCH,1910-1980): A GILT-BRONZE ‘NYMPHE’ FLOOR STANDING LIGHT
FELIX AGOSTINI (FRENCH,1910-1980): A GILT-BRONZE ‘NYMPHE’ FLOOR STANDING…
Circa 1960
Signed to the underside of the base ‘F.Agostini’, with shade, 145cm excluding light fitting, 163cm overall with shade
ARR
Provenance: Property from a Deceased London Estate.
Condition report: Cast in two sections - the two halves need to be realigned - presently a little off, see image. The base remains solid whilst the upper half twists and must be in a screw thread.…
Hammer price: £3,800
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A NEO-CLASSICAL STYLE BAS RELIEF CAST RECONSTITUTED STONE PANEL DEPICTING ADONIS AND APHRODITE
A NEO-CLASSICAL STYLE BAS RELIEF CAST RECONSTITUTED STONE PANEL DEPICTING…
121cm wide: 63cm high
Condition report: Various areas of wear. Exposure to the elements resulting in wear and some degradation in areas, notably some wear to the corners and generally probably definition worn.  A general…
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
STEPHAN WALTER (GERMAN 1871-1937); A  BRONZE FIGURE OF MERCURY STANDING AT THE PROW OF A SHIP
STEPHAN WALTER (GERMAN 1871-1937); A BRONZE FIGURE OF MERCURY STANDING AT…
Cast by the Gladenbeck Foundry, Berlin, Circa 1903
Modelled wearing a winged hat and holding a caduceus, inscribed and dated to the cast 'Stephan Walter 1903', further detailed 'AKT. GESELLSHAFT .. H…
Provenance: Acquired by the vendor's family at some point during the early part of 20th Century, who were based in Hamburg and part of the shipping freight industry. The Berlin based foundry, Aktein…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £400 - £600
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A PAIR OF EARLY VICTORIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-GLASS THREE-LIGHT LUSTRE CANDELABRA (2)
A PAIR OF EARLY VICTORIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-GLASS THREE-LIGHT LUSTRE…
In the Manner of John Blades, circa 1840
Each hung extensively with prism drops, with later brass nozzles, losses, including damage to central candle nozzle, some replacements, 38cm wide; 47 cm high
Literature:    C. Hussey, 'Fyfield Manor, Wiltshire - III, the Home of the Earl and Countess of Avon', Country Life, 5 October 1961, p. 753 (illustrated in the Dining Room).
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £400 - £600
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A PAIR OF NEO-CLASSICAL STYLE GILTWOOD TWIN LIGHT WALL APPLIQUES (2)
A PAIR OF NEO-CLASSICAL STYLE GILTWOOD TWIN LIGHT WALL APPLIQUES (2)
Early 20th Century
With ribbon-tied tapering backplates, 68cm high

Provenance:
Property from the Collection of the late Countess of Avon.
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A NORTH EUROPEAN CARVED BOXWOOD FIGURE OF CORPUS CHRISTI  (2)
A NORTH EUROPEAN CARVED BOXWOOD FIGURE OF CORPUS CHRISTI (2)
Probably German, 19th Century
Modelled with upwards gaze, 39cm high; Together with a polychrome painted wood Corpus Christi, probably Spanish, 18th / 19th Century, 59cm high
Condition report: The first Christ with missing arms, holes for where the crown should be, and a chipped foot at the bottom, with signs of a burn area to the hole (possibly from a candle, or just…
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A PRE-COLUMBIAN PERUVIAN RED POTTERY OWL FORMED STIRRUP FLASK VESSEL
A PRE-COLUMBIAN PERUVIAN RED POTTERY OWL FORMED STIRRUP FLASK VESSEL
Probably Huaca, 500-800CE
21cm high
Provenance:
Acquired from the Estate of a West Sussex Collector, sold Toovey’s June 2018, lot 835.
Condition report: Various chips to the rim of the water spout and small grazes to the handle. Various chips to the ears and older chips to the tips of the feet, together with the tip of the nose. …
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £300
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A COLLECTION OF FIFTY-EIGHT PROSTHETIC GLASS EYES (59)
A COLLECTION OF FIFTY-EIGHT PROSTHETIC GLASS EYES (59)
Early 20th Century
Varying colours and sizes, stored in a subdivided velvet lined case, 38cm wide
Condition: One eye damaged, otherwise good.
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A JAPANESE IMPERIAL ARMY OFFICER'S SHIN GUNTO SWORD
A JAPANESE IMPERIAL ARMY OFFICER'S SHIN GUNTO SWORD
With a dulled steel blade, tsuba and handle, the scabbard of painted wood, with painted-metal decoration and one mounting point, 101cm
Please see images for any marks
Estimate: £600 - £900
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A FINE NORTH INDIAN JAMBIYA DAGGER FOR THE ARAB MARKET
A FINE NORTH INDIAN JAMBIYA DAGGER FOR THE ARAB MARKET
Early 19th Century
Silver and gilt inlaid with fine watered steel blade, with velvet and steel sheath, 33cm long
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A JAPANESE IMPERIAL ARMY OFFICER'S SHIN GUNTO SWORD
A JAPANESE IMPERIAL ARMY OFFICER'S SHIN GUNTO SWORD
With a dulled steel blade, tsuba and handle, the scabbard of leather and one mounting point, 102cm
Condition ReportThe handle will not come off the blade, it has seized onto it and cannot be removed to see the signature.
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £500 - £700
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST

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