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The painted arched 12in dial with date aperture and subsidiary seconds dial, signed 'CHRISTMAS YARMOUTH', with a twin-train movement striking on a bell, with two weights, pendulum and winding key,…

Condition report: Overall, a few chips and scuffs consistent with use and age. Shrinkage crack to the back edge of one. Further shrinkage to the surrounding edges of the internal divisions to one…

Condition report: Six sections of ivory veneered banding missing and replaced with sections of blond wood veneer. A further section of ivory inlay missing from the lid, which hasn’t been replaced,…

Condition report: Overall, in good condition considering age and use. General scuffs, wear, rubbing, some variation in colour and small chips commensurate with age and use. An old repair to the top…

Condition report:The six chairs are united by a coat-of-arms fabric and overall are in functional, decorative condition. Numerous scuffs, chips to paint work overall, rubbing to high points and…

Condition report: In two sections, as to be expected.Fading overall,  with various scuffs and marks commensurate with use and age.  Some small shrinkage cracks  in areas, including a few to the sides…

Condition report: Overall, in good, presentable condition. Some repair work in areas, including a repair to the bottom of the back leg to one, the other chair with a replaced back leg and other back…

Condition report: Requires restoration. The ends of the sails are corroded and an attachment needs to be made for the sails to rotate on the projecting rotating arm. Paint work overall flaking and…

Condition report: In good, decorative condition. A few small chips and scuffs commensurate with age and use. Some discolouration to the paint work. Handles later. Pine drawer linings, running quite…

Condition report: Overall, in good condition.The inevitable scuff and knocks commensurate with use and age. Tarnishing to metal work. Shrinkage cracks to veneers, notably to the one side. Marble top…

Condition report: Parts 19th century, top and bottom associated. The top section is probably missing a front panel, possibly a fall front. This is explained by patched hole at the top and two side…

One putto on one of the frames has been broken in half through the waist. The sections of one of the frames are held together with wire. Some overall chips and losses

Boy-  restoration to right wrist. Restoration to left arm and hand. Restoration along bottom edge of jacket at the back. Restoration to dog's left ear, to tail and hind legs. Small chip around base.…

Cover lacking. Some restoration to vase, particularly to the rim and socle foot. Overall restoration to branches and flowers. Restoration through the putto's neck and to big toe on left foot.…

Condition report:- Ivory finial is very loose- There are a few dents to the body- No signs of any previous erasures or engravings- The rim of the lid has knock - The handle is strong however has been…

All three saucepans are a bit worn and tired, it looks as though the handle mountings have been replaced / re-applied, the lips to the sides are rather crudely made and are possibly subsequent…

Movement will work for a brief period and fairly soon stops, fusee chain is attached, original end stone to the balance is missing, dial fairly good condition, end of minute hand missing, hour hand…

Movement currently working, but we do not guarantee reliability of time keeping, wristwatch in good condition, including dial cover, dial and hands, case diameter 36.8cm.  There is no paperwork…

There are some missing topaz.  Pearls are imitation not seed pearls. Central panel across 4cm. Central topaz is 8.7mm across; 6.9mm high; depth approx 5.4mm.  Stones are a little pale, light hint of…

The pearl diameter is 15.6mm. This is pretty much new. The pink sapphires are well matched for colour as are the rubies.  Likely that they might have been enhanced for clarity. Detailed SCHOEFFEL. …

Provenance; From the collection of Liesl Muller-Johnson (1922-2014)The diamonds look to be attractive clear white stones, with one or two internal inclusions, there is overall damage to the enamel…

Length including beads 5.7cm. Diameter of top bead 10.6mm. French marks are a bit worn. The springs work nicely on the clasp, they are in good condition. Slight wear at the back

FootnoteBarbara Jones was born in Croydon and attended Croydon Art School before furthering her studies at the Royal College of Art where she specialised in mural painting and was taught by Eric…