A RECTANGULAR CIGARETTE CASE
A RECTANGULAR CIGARETTE CASE
Bearing false Faberge marks, the cover and the underside with a central shaped circular cartouche, between foliate banded sides, gilt within, detailed 84, the lid mounted with a Russian silver coin,…
Condition ReportThis case is not offered as genuine Faberge, it is considered to be a copy, there is some wear to the definition of the decoration, the coin in the lid is rather rubbed
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £150 - £250
14 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
14 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A SILVER CANTEEN OF TABLE FLATWARE
A SILVER CANTEEN OF TABLE FLATWARE
Rat tail pattern, comprising; twelve tablespoons, a pair of sauce ladles, twelve soup spoons, twelve dessert spoons, twelve dessert forks, twelve table forks, a soup ladle, twelve teaspoons and…
Hammer price: £2,600
Estimate: £2,000 - £2,500
14 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
14 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GROUP OF SILVER MOUNTED FOREIGN AND PLATED WARES (36)
A GROUP OF SILVER MOUNTED FOREIGN AND PLATED WARES (36)
Including; a rectangular silver mounted tortoiseshell matchbox holder, Birmingham 1913, a desk calendar, Birmingham 1932, five silver lidded glass jars, a silver twin compartment postage stamps case,…
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £50 - £70
14 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
14 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
AN ITALIAN MICRO MOSAIC PANEL DEPICTING THE ROMAN FORUM
AN ITALIAN MICRO MOSAIC PANEL DEPICTING THE ROMAN FORUM
Late 19th Century
Depicting the Temple of Vespasian and Titus, Temple of Saturn opposite the Arch of Septimius Severus, mounted in a giltwood frame within a circular aperture, 28.5cm x 28.5cm
Condition Report: A few holes to the frame, visible in the image, possibly from old worm activity. A few cracks in places. The mosaic has been removed from the frame to check for a signature and…
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £400 - £600
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
TWO CONTINENTAL PEARWOOD AND PAPER POCKET COMPASS-SUNDIALS (3)
TWO CONTINENTAL PEARWOOD AND PAPER POCKET COMPASS-SUNDIALS (3)
Late 18th Century
With colour heightened lithographic printed details, the larger example with thread gnomon set at 50 degrees, 10cm and 7cm wide respectively; Together with an brass equinoctial…
Condition: Both Pearwood examples have substantial losses to the outer paper decoration, brass compass in good antique condition, appears working, only half leather case is present.
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £100 - £200
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
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
AN ENGLlSH EMBROIDERED SILKWORK PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF CHARLES I AFTER AN ENGRAVING BY WENECLAUS HOLLAR
AN ENGlSH EMBROIDERED SILKWORK PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF CHARLES I AFTER AN…
Second half 17th Century
Depicted wearing a lace collar and the Order of the Garter, with a metal thread border, mounted in a silver metal frame with spiral twist crest, red leather travelling case,…
A comparable can be made to a finer example in the MET Museum, New York (accession 39.13.7). The MET example has a reference to Psalm 18, v 2-3 embroidered to the outer edge. It is noted that lesser…
Hammer price: £8,000
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
THREE GILT-BRASS MOUNTED POSY-HOLDER BROOCHES (QTY)
THREE GILT-BRASS MOUNTED POSY-HOLDER BROOCHES (QTY)
19th Century
Comprising: a cornucopia pierced foliate holder, 10cm high; one with turquoise cabochons mounted on an opaque spiral twist stem, 10cm high, another with of conical shape with a mother of…
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £150 - £250
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 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 LORD FREDERICK LEIGHTON (1830-1896): A PATINATED BRONZE OF 'THE SLUGGARD'
AFTER LORD FREDERICK LEIGHTON (1830-1896): A PATINATED BRONZE OF 'THE…
20th Century
52cm

Provenance
Walter Marsden (1882-1969), thence by descent to the present owner
Condition: Some minor areas of small damage to the patina on thigh and stomach. Both legs and one arm have been cast separately and have visible seams, There is minor movement in the arm.
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £400 - £600
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
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
FERRARI TESTAROSSA: THREE PIECES OF BLACK LEATHER SCHEDONI LUGGAGE  (3)
FERRARI TESTAROSSA: THREE PIECES OF BLACK LEATHER SCHEDONI LUGGAGE (3)
Each stamped with the Ferrari logo, produced by Schedoni of Modena, varying sizes: two handled case, 59cm wide: 13deep; 50cm high; rectangular case, 78cm wide; 10cm deep; 43cm high; third case, 45cm…
Hammer price: £1,300
Estimate: £500 - £800
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 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 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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