A PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE FIGURES OF CHILDREN IN THE MANNER OF CLODION (2)
A PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE FIGURES OF CHILDREN IN THE MANNER OF CLODION (2)
Circa 1860
One modelled with a bird, the other a basket, mounted on rouge griotte marble bases with gilt-brass beaded borders, 23cm high
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £100 - £150
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 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 PAIR OF FRENCH PATINATED BRONZE CAVORTING PUTTI GROUPS OF  SUMMER AND AUTUMN (2)
A PAIR OF FRENCH PATINATED BRONZE CAVORTING PUTTI GROUPS OF SUMMER AND…
Late 19th Century
Probably personifications of the Seasons: one group with sheafs of wheat, the other with fruiting grape vines, printed label to underside ‘FROM J.A BUTTI’, 18cm wide, 23cm high
Printed label to underside: ‘FROM J.A. BUTTI CARVER & GILDER 1 QUEEN STREET EDINBURGH’
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A LOUIS XV STYLE PORCELAIN AND GILT-METAL MOUNTED INKSTAND
A LOUIS XV STYLE PORCELAIN AND GILT-METAL MOUNTED INKSTAND
The central Cupid figure, German, late 18th Century, on a cartouche shaped Chinoiserie decorated lacquered base with inkwell and sander, naturalistic branches supporting flower-heads. 26.5cm wide
Condition report: The earlier German cupid figure with various chips, losses and repairs (notably to the front leg, corner of the hat and extremities). A flower head to the front spray is an obvious…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
TWO JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CLOISONNE CHARGERS
TWO JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CLOISONNE CHARGERS
One depicting cranes withing a dragon border, the other depicting a bird in flowers, each 30cm diameter
Hammer price: £150
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
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 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 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
A MASLAGHAN RUG, PERSIAN AND ONE OTHER (2)
A MASLAGHAN RUG, PERSIAN AND ONE OTHER (2)
The madder serrated field with a brown serrated diamond medallion with serrated leaves, indigo spandrels with columns of connecting motifs; an ivory flower and trailing vine border, 148 x 107cm,…
Condition: Fair, some moth damage, ends and sides need attention, low pile andEnds need attention, some moth damage, needs a clean 
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £150
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A HERMAN RUG PERSIAN AND ANOTHER (2)
A HERMAN RUG PERSIAN AND ANOTHER (2)
The burgundy field with a central flower medallion surrounded by abundantly floral sprays; a dark indigo with rosettes and floral sprays, size 150 x 100cm, circa 1930s together with a North West…
Condition: Good ends and sides need some attention and Fair, one end and sidecords need attention, low in places 
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £150
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A TURKOMAN FLATWEAVE CARPET AND ONE OTHER (2)
A TURKOMAN FLATWEAVE CARPET AND ONE OTHER (2)
Each with embroidered bands of decoration, 295 x 160cm, 1970s together with 266 x 177cm, 1970s
Condition: Good, some colour fading, ends may need attention, need a clean
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A KERMAN GARDEN CARPET, PERSIAN
A KERMAN GARDEN CARPET, PERSIAN
The indigo field with a bold ivory and pink shaped medallion all with delicate floral bouquets and plants, a shaped pink surround with ivory spandrels; an indigo palmette rosette and floral spray,…
Condition: Generally good however water damaged one end with shrinkage and some mould, needs a clean
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £200 - £300
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A PART SILK ISFAHAN CARPET, PERSIAN
A PART SILK ISFAHAN CARPET, PERSIAN
The ivory field with a bold faceted medallion, matching spandrels, all with delicate floral sprays; the fawn border with palmettes and floral sprays, signed, 415 x 302cm, circa 1950
Condition: Very good, sides very good, slight marking on one corner
Hammer price: £2,900
Estimate: £650 - £800
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
AN INDIAN "BOKHARA" CARPET
AN INDIAN "BOKHARA" CARPET
The madder field with five columns of fifteen guls supported by cross motifs; a sunburst border, skirt ends, 363 x 248cm, circa 1950
Condition: Good, there is a paint stain to centre, one end needs some attention
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON OF KILBURN; A POLLARD OAK ADZED TOPPED STOOL
ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON OF KILBURN; A POLLARD OAK ADZED TOPPED STOOL
On octagonal baluster supports, 40cm wide; 28cm deep; 34cm high
Condition:In general, good condition, the base with no damage or faults, mouse tail good, ears with extremely small chips. The top has one chip to the corner on the underside, has been coloured in…
Hammer price: £800
Estimate: £500 - £800
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A PAIR OF TWIN BRANCH CONTINENTAL GILT FRAMED GIRANDOLE WALL MIRRORS (2)
A PAIR OF TWIN BRANCH CONTINENTAL GILT FRAMED GIRANDOLE WALL MIRRORS (2)
With profile portrait crests, 22cm wide; 80cm high
19th century with original mirror plates, One missing the right side scroll work to the crest, with gaps between the bottom of the frame and the twin branches, see additional images. 
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A PAIR OF EMPIRE REVIVAL GILT METAL MOUNTED MAHOGANY FLOOR STANDING OPEN BOOKCASES  (2)
A PAIR OF EMPIRE REVIVAL GILT METAL MOUNTED MAHOGANY FLOOR STANDING OPEN…
With Egyptian caryatid columns, 67cm wide; 26cm deep; 98cm high
Old marks and scratches present to both, with both having small losses to the veneer around the top edges, one does suffer with a faint split running across the top, however both are still in usable…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST

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