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 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
A CONTINENTAL GILT-BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE OF A MAN
A CONTINENTAL GILT-BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE OF A MAN
Early 20th Century
Modelled in long coat and hat, holding a staff, with ivory hand and face, lacking pipe, on a naturalistic base, 25cm high
Ivory declaration reference H9GT3SDS Special Notice: Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, including materials such…
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £120 - £180
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A MAHOGANY CASED MARINE BAROMETER BY ISAACS BROS, SOUTH SHIELDS
A MAHOGANY CASED MARINE BAROMETER BY ISAACS BROS, SOUTH SHIELDS
19th Century
The signed ivory scale with a single adjustable scale, inset brass-framed mercury thermometer to front, lacquered brass reservoir, 91cm high excluding suspension loop
Ivory Certificate reference WJ6S2VNDSpecial Notice:  Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, including materials such…
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A HARDY BROTHERS BRASS FACED PERFECT REEL 3 3/4IN
A HARDY BROTHERS BRASS FACED PERFECT REEL 3 3/4IN
Circa 1920
With Rod In Hand trademark, oval logo, ivory handle, brass foot, strap over tension screw
Ivory License ZMV93MMG Special NoteProspective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species materials like coral, ivory, and…
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £200 - £300
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
JULIUS SCHMIDT FELLING (GERMAN 1835-1920): AN ART NOUVEAU PATINATED BRONZE AND IVORY TABLE LAMP
JULIUS SCHMIDT FELLING (GERMAN 1835-1920): AN ART NOUVEAU PATINATED BRONZE…
Late 19th/ Early 20th Century
The base modelled as a boy, with ivory hands and face, beneath a tree, the mustard yellow glass shade in place of the tree canopy, signed to the base of the bronze, upon…
Ivory Certificate URUFGHTN Special Note Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species & materials like coral, ivory, and…
Estimate: £300 - £500
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
"BLAND, Alexander" (d.1982, pseudonym). The Royal Ballet, [London], 1981, 4to, original morocco, ONE OF 250 COPIES SIGNED BY NINETTE DE VALOIS. With 10 other books, all signed, some relating to the ballet, opera, etc. (11)
"BLAND, Alexander" (d.1982, pseudonym). The Royal Ballet, [London], 1981,…
"BLAND, Alexander" (d.1982, pseudonym, see below).  The Royal Ballet. The First 50 Years ... With a Foreword by Dame Ninette de Valois. [London:] Threshold Books, 1981. 4to (285 x 215mm). Title…
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £200 - £300
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
THE BRONTE SISTERS - Michael FFOLKES (1925-88, illustrator). The original pen, ink and watercolour front cover design for the September 29th, 1962, issue of "Punch" which was dedicated to the Brontë sisters, signed, 274 x 226mm.
THE BRONTE SISTERS - Michael FFOLKES (1925-88, illustrator). The original…
THE BRONTE SISTERS - Michael FFOLKES (1925-88, pseudonym, illustrator, styled, as usual, "ffolkes").  The original pen, ink and watercolour front cover design for the September 29th, 1962, issue of …
Estimate: £400 - £600
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
12 BOTTLES SCOTCH WHISKY
Lot 219 - Wines & Spirits Sold
12 BOTTLES SCOTCH WHISKY
Commando Blended; MacNair's Lum Reek Blended Malt 10 YO (50cl); Black Bull Oak Cask Aged; Label 5 Single Grain Bourbon Barrel; Scottish Leader 2 x Original, Supreme and Sherry Cask Finish; Waitrose 3…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £120
4 December 2023 , 17:00 GMT
4 December 2023 , 17:00 GMT
A RARE TYPE 1 RAF OPERATIONS ROOM SECTOR WALL CLOCK
A RARE TYPE 1 RAF OPERATIONS ROOM SECTOR WALL CLOCK
By F. W. Elliott Ltd. No. 6851, dated 1939
The mahogany case with moulded dial surround and cast bezel, hinged side door and pendulum access door, 14in. painted dial with RAF insignia and tri-coloured sector ‘flags’, outer 12-hour chapters…
Hammer price: £2,600
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
23 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
23 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
THREE FIRST WORLD WAR MEDALS AND TWO IDENTITY PANELS (5)
THREE FIRST WORLD WAR MEDALS AND TWO IDENTITY PANELS (5)
Comprising; a 1914 Star to 98508 GNR.W.ESCOTT. R.F.A., a 1914-18 British War Medal and a 1914-19 Victory Medal to 98508 GNR.W.ESCOTT. R.A., Note; official corrections to the naming of the last two…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £50 - £70
23 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
23 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
FELIKS TOPOLSKI (BRITISH, 1907-1989)
FELIKS TOPOLSKI (BRITISH, 1907-1989)
A Day at the Races (Pay First Past the Post, Dick Franklin)
signed and dated 'Feliks Topolski 36' (lower right)
ink and grey wash
41 x 55cm
ARR

Provenance
Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £200 - £300
21 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
21 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAIT
A CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAIT
19th century
Opaque pigments on paper, painted with a half length portrait of an official wearing a rank badge of a silver pheasant depicting the 5th civil rank, 31.5cm by 28cm, mounted, framed and…
The paper has discoloured with some tears, creases and staining.Possibly reduced
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £80 - £120
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
ATTLEE, Clement (1883-1967). As It Happened, London, 1954, 8vo, illustrations, original cloth. Reprint. ANNOTATED AND HIGHLIGHTED IN PENCIL BY ANTHONY EDEN THROUGHOUT.
ATTLEE, Clement (1883-1967). As It Happened, London, 1954, 8vo,…
ATTLEE, Clement Richard (1883-1967).  As It Happened. London: William Heinemann Ltd., 1954, 8vo (215 x 140mm). Half title, half tone frontispiece portrait of the author, half tone illustrations.…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
SPEARS, E. L. (1886-1974). Prelude to Victory, London, 1940, 8vo, plates and maps, original buckram. FIRST EDITION, second impression. ANNOTATED AND HIGHLIGHTED IN PENCIL BY ANTHONY EDEN THROUGHOUT.
SPEARS, E. L. (1886-1974). Prelude to Victory, London, 1940, 8vo, plates…
SPEARS, Edward Louis, 1st Baronet (1886-1974).  Prelude to Victory ... With an Introduction by The Rt. Hon. Winston Churchill. London: Jonathan Cape, January 1940. Large 8vo (222 x 146mm). Half title…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £400 - £600
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
BOOKS PRESENTED TO ANTHONY EDEN. Please see the full listing below. (c.90)
BOOKS PRESENTED TO ANTHONY EDEN. Please see the full listing below. (c.90)
BOOKS PRESENTED TO ANTHONY EDEN (arranged chronologically) - George MEREDITH. Modern Love, London, 1892, reprint, 8vo, dark blue buckram, inscribed, "From Dolly, Xmas 1892," and further inscribed in…
Hammer price: £2,400
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
LINDT, John William (1845-1926, photographer). 12 fine albumen photographic prints by J. W. Lindt, 3 taken on board H.M.S. Dart, the remainder of scenes in New Guinea, mounted in an album. PRESENTATION COPY. Please see the full description below.
LINDT, John William (1845-1926, photographer). 12 fine albumen…
LINDT, John William (1845-1926, landscape and ethnographic photographer). 12 fine albumen photographic prints by John William Lindt comprising three taken on board the H.M.S. Dart and the remainder…
Hammer price: £3,000
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
NEW ZEALAND, aviation - An album of 16 monochrome photographs of the arrival of Imperial Airways flying boat "Centaurus" in Auckland harbour following its flight in Dec. 1937, the first by a flying boat from Sydney. Please see the full description below.
NEW ZEALAND, aviation - An album of 16 monochrome photographs of the…
NEW ZEALAND, aviation -  An album of 16 monochrome photographs recording the arrival of Imperial Airways flying boat "Centaurus" in Auckland harbour, New Zealand, following its flight (originating in…
Estimate: £200 - £300
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
QUEEN ELIZABETH, The Queen Mother (1900-2002). A portrait photograph of The Queen Mother with Elizabeth, future Queen Elizabeth II, signed "Elizabeth 1927". With other Royal material. Please see the full description. (qty)
QUEEN ELIZABETH, The Queen Mother (1900-2002). A portrait photograph of…
QUEEN ELIZABETH, the Queen Mother (1900-2002) & QUEEN ELIZABETH II (1926-2022).  A photograph of The Queen Mother, seated, with her daughter Elizabeth, future Queen Elizabeth II, standing beside her,…
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £500 - £800
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
SOLVYNS, Frans Balthazar (1760-1824). The Costume of Hindostan, London, 1804, folio, text in English and French, 60 hand-coloured aquatint plates, contemporary red half roan (rubbed). FIRST EUROPEAN EDITION.
SOLVYNS, Frans Balthazar (1760-1824). The Costume of Hindostan, London,…
SOLVYNS, Frans Balthazar (1760-1824).  The Costume of Hindostan, elucidated by Sixty Coloured Engravings; with Descriptions in English and French, taken in the Years 1798 and 1799. London: Published…
Hammer price: £1,900
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
OFFICIAL W.A DEALER “THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN” ENAMEL SIGN
OFFICIAL W.A DEALER “THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN” ENAMEL SIGN
66cm wide; 37cm high
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
26 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETER
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETER
By W & S Jones, Holborn, London
The arched pediment above a signed silvered scale, with vernier, exposed tube and domed reservoir cover94cm highCondition reportIn original condition.  The silvering to the scale is worn, showing…
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £200 - £300
17 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
17 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
A RARE AND UNUSUAL ENGRAVED GILTBRASS STRUT TIMEPIECE
A RARE AND UNUSUAL ENGRAVED GILTBRASS STRUT TIMEPIECE
By Edward Winter Robins, London, 28 Queens Road, Bayswater, No 2878, circa 1860, in the style of Thomas Cole
Of shaped outline and engraved allover with foliage, signed silvered dial and blued steel spade hands with German Gothic chapters, the movement stamped 2878 with a lever escapement and plain steel…
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
17 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
17 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
A COLLECTION OF MEDALS, INSIGNIA, CAP BADGES, PHOTOGRAPHS AND FURTHER ITEMS (QTY)
A COLLECTION OF MEDALS, INSIGNIA, CAP BADGES, PHOTOGRAPHS AND FURTHER…
Including; a Victoria London County Council Metropolitan Fire Brigade 1897 Diamond Jubilee bronze medal to Frederick C. Sawley, an Edward VII L.C.C.M.F.B. 1902 Coronation Medal to Frederick C. Sawley…
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £60 - £90
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST

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