WILLIAM J LEATHEM (BRITISH, ACT. 1840-1860)
WILLIAM J LEATHEM (BRITISH, ACT. 1840-1860)
A troop ship preparing to get underway in crowded waters off Portsmouth
signed and dated 'W.L.Leathem./7/49' (lower left)
watercolour with scratching out
27.3 x 42.5cm

Provenance
The Parker Gallery,…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £200 - £300
20 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
20 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A GILT-METAL MODEL OF AN EAGLE
A GILT-METAL MODEL OF AN EAGLE
20th Century
With wings out stretched, on a naturalistic perch, 48.5cm high
Estimate: £80 - £120
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
OF ROYAL INTEREST: DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES (1961-1997), SIGNED AND DATED PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH
OF ROYAL INTEREST: DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES (1961-1997), SIGNED AND DATED…
The mount signed and dated ‘Diana 1991’, mounted and framed, 30cm wide, 40.5cm high excluding frame
Proceeds of the this sale go to benefit the East Midlands Sexual Health Charity  (reg. 1171488). The Princess of Wales presented this photograph to East Midlands Sexual Health (formerly known as…
Hammer price: £1,700
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
OF NAPOLEONIC INTEREST: A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT MINIATURES OF NAPOLEON III AND THE PRINCE IMPERIAL (2)
OF NAPOLEONIC INTEREST: A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPHIC…
Circa 1870
With frames surmounted by crowns and mitres, beaded and moulded edges with ribbon tied oak leaves below, easel supports to the reverse, pencil inscription visible to the back of one,…
Provenance: A gift from Napoleon III to Robert Jope Slade (1828-1896), the Harbour Master of  Torquay, after his visit in 1871. Mr. Slade was also the committee secretary to the prestigious Torbay…
Hammer price: £2,400
Estimate: £200 - £400
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A SAROUK RUG, PERSIAN
A SAROUK RUG, PERSIAN
The faded plum field with a bold ivory and indigo lozenge medallion, matching indigo spandrels, all with floral sprays, interconnecting ivory and indigo cartouche border, 208 x 130cm, circa 1920s
Condition: Good, ends need attention, stain in field, needs cleaning
Estimate: £200 - £300
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A SILK KASHAN MOHTESHAM PRAYER CARPET, PERSIAN
A SILK KASHAN MOHTESHAM PRAYER CARPET, PERSIAN
The ivory mehrab filled with flowering trees and plants rising to a burgundy arch with bold palmette, a burgundy border with palmettes, rosettes and floral sprays, 303 x 217cm, circa 1880s
Condition: Worn, some torn areas on the edges, ends and side need attention, needs cleaning
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £500 - £800
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A KERMAN TREE OF LIFE PRAYER RUG, PERSIAN
A KERMAN TREE OF LIFE PRAYER RUG, PERSIAN
The dark pink mehreb with three intertwined flowering trees with birds and animals, a pair of mythical beasts at the base, rising to a stage arch; a shaped border with dark indigo and dark pink…
Condition: Generally good, an area of wear in arch, ends and sides need attention, needs cleaning
Estimate: £400 - £600
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A MALAYER RUG, PERSIAN
A MALAYER RUG, PERSIAN
The ivory field with two bold brown medallions each with a herate design within a wide indigo border with lilies, boteh flowers and other floral sprays, 224 x 130cm, circa 1900s
Condition: Generally good, some areas of wear at top end, ends and sides need some attention, needs cleaning
Estimate: £400 - £600
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
BAG FACES (2)
BAG FACES (2)
Shiraz bag face - the madder field with a stepped diamond centred by a flowerhead all with birds and flowerheads within three minor borders, 85 x 92cm, circa 1920s
Afshar bag face - the dark indigo…
Condition: Shiraz - Good, side cords need attention, Afshar - Good, slight moth damage to centre 
Estimate: £150 - £200
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A GOLDEN AFGHAN RUG
A GOLDEN AFGHAN RUG
The field with two columns of five bold guls supporting hooked crosses, a stylised sunburst border, 207 x 130cm, circa 1950s
Condition: Generally good, small area of wear to one side, ends need attention
Estimate: £200 - £300
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A WALUNT RECTANGULAR CABRIOLE LEG BENCH
A WALUNT RECTANGULAR CABRIOLE LEG BENCH
155cm wide; 45cm deep
Condition report: The two legs at one end have been damaged and presently loose in their joints, one with a chunk missing from the top front side. The foot of one leg is also missing a section. The…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A SET OF THIRTY-TWO CARVED WALL PANELS OF AFRICAN DESIGN (32)
A SET OF THIRTY-TWO CARVED WALL PANELS OF AFRICAN DESIGN (32)
21st Century
Each 59cm wide; 59cm high
Condition report: Please see additional images to show the variety of the panels. There are nine panels carved in the same style, some with carved faces. Three with 4 by 2 sections of timber still…
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £100 - £200
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A LATE 19TH CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL REVIVAL GILT FRAMED TRIPLE PLATE OVERMANTEL MIRROR
A LATE 19TH CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL REVIVAL GILT FRAMED TRIPLE PLATE…
With Classical Greek figural frieze, 136cm wide; 97cm high
Condition Report:  Very dirty, will need a good clean, gilt retouched in places with colour fading, chips to gesso. Numerous small cracks to the gesso. One to the top edge, see image. 
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £100 - £200
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES (NOW KING CHARLES III) AN INVESTITURE CHAIR
HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES (NOW KING CHARLES III) AN INVESTITURE CHAIR
Designed in 1969 by Lord Snowdon, the ash laminate frame painted red and gilt with Prince of Wales feathers and his motto ICH DIEN [I serve], with accompanying paperwork, 54cm wide; 49cm deep; 78cm…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £300 - £400
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A SET OF SIX WILLIAM IV BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD DINING CHAIRS (6)
A SET OF SIX WILLIAM IV BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD DINING CHAIRS (6)
On tapering reeded supports, 46cm wide; 87cm high
Condition report: One chair with a missing brass gadrooned finial. Two with badly damaged seats where the caning is loose and wood worm evident to the seat frame .Will both require restoration. The…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £200 - £400
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A GEORGE JONES MAJOLICA SARDINE BOX, COVER AND STAND (3)
A GEORGE JONES MAJOLICA SARDINE BOX, COVER AND STAND (3)
Circa 1875
Moulded with a band of stiff leaves against a turquoise ground, the cover modelled with three overlapping fish on a bed of seaweed, the interior of the glazed in lilac, the stand with…
Overall in good condition. Missing some of the right hand side of the applied mark
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £300
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY FEMALE MASK JUG
A STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY FEMALE MASK JUG
19th century
Probably representing Princess Charlotte of Wales and made to commemorate her death in 1817, 16.5cm high
Some restoration to the handle and to the rim directly beneath the upper handle terminal
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £80 - £100
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
FOUR STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURES (4)
FOUR STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURES (4)
1840's
Comprising; a figure of Queen Victoria, seated on a square base, wearing a crown, ermine-lined cloak and long robe, 18cm high; a porcelain figure of a Turkish musician resting on a chaise…
Queen Victoria- restored break through her neck and back of chair. Some restoration to the ermine either side of neck. Slice chip through little finger of right hand. Some wear to the gilding. Minor…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £150
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A DERBY FIGURE OF A DANCING SHEPHERDESS
A DERBY FIGURE OF A DANCING SHEPHERDESS
Circa 1760-65
Standing holding a flower posy in her left hand, her right hand holding up the edge of her skirt, 19.5cm high
Some restoration to her hat and cuff on left sleeve. Nick to edge of pink sleeve of right arm. Some small chips to flowers and leaves
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £150
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A PAIR OF DERBY FIGURES OF A PIPING SHEPHERD AND COMPANION (2)
A PAIR OF DERBY FIGURES OF A PIPING SHEPHERD AND COMPANION (2)
Circa 1765-70
Each standing before a flowering bocage, he playing the recorder with a dog at his feet, the young girl holding a posy of flowers with a recumbent lamb at her feet, 23cm high
Male- restoration to the tip of the recorder and his left thumb. Minor losses to ends of his left hand fingers.Typical losses to the bocageFemale- Loss to one of the scrolls on the reverse of the…
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £150 - £250
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A DERBY GROUP EMBLEMATIC OF WATER
A DERBY GROUP EMBLEMATIC OF WATER
Circa 1775
Modelled as two putti before a tree, one standing with a wicker basket, the other kneeling beside a creil containing two fish, incised N48, 25.5cm high; also a Derby figure of an Italian…
Water- some restoration, including; the wicker pannier, the fish in the kneeling putto's right hand, the same putto's left wing, the tree. Some losses to the branches and leavesItalian farmer-…
Estimate: £150 - £250
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE OF THE HAYMAKER'S COMPANION
A DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE OF THE HAYMAKER'S COMPANION
Circa 1765
Modelled as a young woman standing before a waist high flowering bocage, holding corn and a wine flask in her left hand, 18.5cm high
Chip to thumb of right hand.Chip to forefinger of right hand. Minor losses to flowers and leaves
Estimate: £100 - £150
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE TYTHE PIG GROUP
A STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE TYTHE PIG GROUP
Circa 1820
Traditionally modelled with the farmer, his wife and the vicar standing before a flowering tree, 21cm high. Provenance: With Leonard Russell, Newhaven.
Restoration to farmer's right arm and staffs in each hand. Restoration to handle of the yellow basket. Some restoration and losses the flowers and leaves and to the tips of the branches. Some grazing…
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £100 - £150
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A PEARLWARE GROUP EMBLEMATIC OF WINTER
A PEARLWARE GROUP EMBLEMATIC OF WINTER
Circa 1820-30
Modelled as a fashionable mother with a young boy at her side, standing on an oval mound base moulded with foliate scrolls, 24.5cm high
Restoration to the plume in her hat and to the boy's left hand. Some flaking to the enamels
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £100 - £150
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST

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