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Sale 71, June 1985

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ESTIMATES

As a guide for prospective purchasers the auctioneers publish estimates for all the lots in the catalogue following each description.

Lots may be sold below or above estimates depending on the degree of competition.

ABSENTEE BIDS

If instructed, the auctioneers will bid on behalf of clients. The service is free and all bids are confidential. Lots will be bought as cheaply as the room bids allow and with regard to any reserves placed upon them by the sellers.

APPRAISALS

Appraisals are made and advice given concerning the sale of Antiques and Works of Art free of charge in all main centres in New Zealand .

VALUATIONS

Valuations for insurance, probate or family division are undertaken on either a quotation basis or a small percentage plus any travelling expenses incurred.

INSURANCE

All lots are purchased at the risk of the purchaser from the fall of the hammer. Insurance can be arranged with the Sun Alliance & London Insurance Group on an "All Risks" basis for a premium of 1OJo.

CONDITIONS OF SALE

1. The highest bidder to the purchaser, subject to the Auctioneers having a right to refuse the bidding of any person. Should any dispute arise as to the biddings, the lot in dispute to be immediately put up for sale again at the preceding bidding , or the Auctioneers may declare the purchaser.

2. No person shall advance less at a bid than a sum to be nominated by the Auctioneer and no bid shall be retracted.

3. All lots are sold subject to the right of the seller or his agent to bid or else to impose a reserve.

4. The purchaser to give his name, address and to pay down 10 percent of the purchase money in part payment thereof. In default of any of which matters the lot or lots purchased may be immediately put up again and resold.

5. All lots are sold as shown and with all faults, imperfections, and errors to description . The Auctioneers act as agents; they have full discretion to refuse any bidding or to withdraw any lot or lots from the sale without in either case giving any reason; neither they nor the Vendor are responsible for errors of description or for genuineness or authenticity of any lot or fault or defect in it, and make no warranty whatever.

6. The lots are at the buyer's risk from the fall of the hammer and

are to be taken away at the buyer's expense, in default of which the Auctioneers will not hold themselves responsible; if the same are lost, stolen, damaged, or otherwise destroyed, but they will be left at the sole risk of the purchaser. If the lots are not cleared or paid for, they may then be sold immediately either publicly or by private treaty, without any notice being given to the defaulter.

7. Upon failure of the purchaser to comply with any of the above conditions the money deposited in part payments shall be forfeited, and the defaulter shall make good any loss arising from the resale, together with the charges and expenses in respect of both sales.

8. No goods are to be removed while selling is in progress. Receipted invoices must be produced prior to delivery of any lot. The Auctioneers reserve the right to request identification in the case of any purchaser not known to the Auctioneer who pays by cheque. Charging to credit cards will not be accepted as means of payment.

9. "No person being the purchaser of any item falling within the provisions of the Antiquities Act 1975 or the Arms Act 1958 shall be entitled to take possession of such item or to demand possession thereof from the Auctioneer unless and until such person produces to the Auctioneer a licence pursuant to the appropriate one of the two Acts referred to above."

Sale No. 71

Catalogue of Fine Antique Silver and Jewellery, Furniture, Porcelain, Rugs, Paintings, Old Glass, Copper and Brass and Collectors' Items

WEDNESDAY 5TH JUNE 1985 commencing at 6.30 p.m. in our Gallery Saleroom

NB: Uncatalogued items will be sold from 5.30 p.m.

On view from Friday 31st May 9.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd June 11.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Tuesday 4th June 9.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Viewing on day of sale by arrangement

Cover Illustration: Lot 219. A rare pair of late 19th century painted earthenware character figures, "Gladstone and Disraeli" commissioned by Wittman & Roth, marked with diamond lozenge.

Peter Webb Galleries Limited

Fine Art Auctioneers and Appraisers

A floral form cluster ring et with eleven white old cut diamonds, approximately let total

- 1800

An 18th century verge movement pocket watch with gilt metal case and movement by Davis of Newgate Street c. l 790 (watch winds through the face)

250 - 350

An unmounted modern cut diamond , clarity VVS2, colour I , Wt. 0.5 lcts

1500 - 2000 4

Two 14ct gold rings, one set with three small single cut diamonds the other with a white gold band. Wt. 12 8gms (2)

300 - 400 5

A 9ct gold open face pocket watch with engraved back and gold face (spring broken)

300 - 500

A string of red coral, hand rolled, beads L. 53cm 150 - 200

A Victorian l 8ct gold gypsy ring set with two rubies and a small old cut diamond

200 - 250 8

A solitaire diamond ring in l 8ct white gold set with a modern cut white diamond of approximately 50 pts

- 1500

A long silver chain with paper clip link

80cm

- 140

A si lver double chain charm bracelet with thirteen attached charms

- 250

An 18ct gold signet ring set with octagonal onyx Wt. 6.Sgm

- 150

A silver brace let with triangular pattern set with sixteen coral stones

- 100

18ct

fine 14ct yellow gold pendant in the form of the Arabic word "Allah" set with 72 diamonds on an 18ct gold chain

- 1800

An attractive 14ct white gold pendant of open rectangular shape with hanging floral spray in the centre set with 9 ruby leaves and 40 diamonds

- 1300 2

A good French 14ct gold hunter pocket watch with engine turned covers and movement by Antoine Freres (working)

- 600

A good mid Victorian entwined ribbon brooch with chased leaf decoration and locket drop set with twe lve almandine garnets in !Set gold with gilt wash

- 600

A good quality Swiss gentlemans l4ct gold dress pocket watch with chased back and gold face

- 500

A Princess ring in 14ct gold set with nineteen chrysophase

- 200

A string of oval orange carnelian beads

- 80

A rare five guilder piece date 1912. Pu rchased from the Amsterdam Rotterdam Bank in I 979 ( uncircu lated)

- 400

An octagonal l 920's gold plated Zenith open face pocket

A packet of old assorted unmounted stones in agate and glass 50 - 75

A necklace of seven large pacific catseyes mounted in silver 60 - 80 30

A pair of oval silver and gold cufflinks and another shield shaped pair (2) , 35 - 45

A 9ct gold loop brooch set with a single pearl 40 - 50

A 9ct gold pendant set with seed pearls and two olivine pastes. Chain l 8ct gold (100 - 140)

A string of red coral stick beads

- 70

A string of malachite beads

- 150

A long silver rope link muff chain L 150cm

- 200

A Victorian plaited hair watch chain with 9ct gold shield and mounts. Clips rolled gold (60 - 90)

A French ladies l 8ct white gold wrist watch set with six small diamonds 150 - 250

An early 19th century Bohemian Renaissance style brooch set with rubies, sapphires and pearls in a silver gilt mount 100 - 150

A fine oval Georgian !Set gold memorium brooch with ivory miniature of young girl and dog. The reverse hair with initials. C. 1790. 100 - 150

An I 8ct gold pendant of modern design set with two baroque pearls and two small diamonds

150 - 250

An Eastern 9ct gold princess ring set with seventeen sapphires 180 - 250

A pair of French 18ct gold and white enamel hair comb ends each set with small rose diamonds and pearls

300 - 500

A large oval opal brooch mounted in a 9ct gold gallery wire setting 28 x 21mm 800 - 1000

A European silver folding Lorgnette with marcasite set floral spray clip (marked 835)

50 - 70

A pair of silver pendant earrings each set with citr ine and seed pearl

50 - 70

A good large step emerald cut pale green aquamarine 19 x 16mm set in a !Set gold brooch mount

400 - 600

A very attractive I 8ct white gold dress ring set with a natural emerald 6.9 x 7.6mm and 18 old cut diamonds, approximately let in total 1500 - 2000

A dress ring set with an old cut white diamond of approx. let (small inclusions) setting 9ct white gold

2500 - 3500

An unusual brooch with eleven facet smoky quartz beads surrounding a circular gold aventurine inset (silver setting)

50 - 70

An oval brooch set with a piece of mother of pearl in a silver mount

30 - 45

A gold 50th Anniversary Jubilee medal date 1890 mounted in a circular frame (18ct gold)

150 - 220 3

A late Victorian moonstone necklace with twenty five stones in silver mounts (original box)

150 - 200

53

A pretty 19th century French brooch set with various paste stones in a silver mount

50 - 75

54

A Victorian ladies 18ct gold ½ hunter pendant watch with blue enamel chapter ring having added lugs for use as a wrist watch

Case wt 18gms (stem loose)

250 - 300

55

A 9ct gold oval brooch with seed pearl set leaves and pale amethysts

60 - 80

56

An attractive silver bracelet set with eleven semi-precious stones of various colours

200 - 300

57

A large Victorian oval window brooch, the bezel set with forty eight Dutch garnets

150 - 200

58

An 18ct gold Waltham stem wind pocket watch, case weight 42gm

500 - 600

59

A Victorian 9ct gold circular brooch set with coral and seed pearls

100 - 130

60

An oval floral Petra Dura brooch with silver filagree mount

40 - 60

61

A Victorian l 8ct gold ring set with a ruby and rose diamonds and another I 8ct gold ring with three diamonds

1882 and c.1900 (three stones missing)

An interesting 9ct gold cased stem wind dress pocket watch with Election movement (working)

200 - 300 63

A Victorian I 5ct gold hexagonal retractable pencil with amethyst stone 100 - 150

A Greenstone gold mountd fob with brooch pin

50 - 70 65

A 9ct gold shield fob set with an oval cabochon chrysophase

50 - 70

66

A ladies engraved I 8ct gold stem wind pocket watch with 9ct gold bow brooch

200 - 250

67

An 18ct gold ring of modern vee shape design

Wt. 5gm

70 - 100

68

300 - 400 (2) 62

Two Victorian oval ivory panels painted with birds in foliage

- 30

A cased set of six enamelled and silver gilt coffee spoons

1966

- 100

A Victorian silver pen knife with pearl shell handle

- 60 4

71

A pair of Dutch cufflinks made from two gold ten guilder and two five guilder coins, dates 1876-1912

Wt 21.4gm

450 - 600

72

A Victorian entwined snake brooch in 9ct gold with gilt wash. The head set with a turquoise and two garnet eyes

Wt 9 5gm

150 - 250

73

A good late Victorian l 5ct gold bracelet with four old cut diamonds set in pearl flowers and six shoulder pearls

600 - 800

74

A good large Victorian shell cameo portrait brooch in a 9ct gold mount

300 - 400

75

A string of graduated cultured pearls (strung tight)

L. 37cm

200 - 300 76

A Dutch gold ten guilder piece, date 1876 200 - 250 77

Another 1875 200 - 250 78

Another 1912 200 - 250

Another 1912 200 - 250

Another 1875 200 - 250

81

Another 1912

200 - 250

82

A good pair of Meissen seated figures of a farm boy and girl with fruit. c.1900 some small faults

H . 10.5cm

200 - 250

83

A Meissen porcelain figure of a girl with a lamb

c. 1900 A.F.

H. 17.5cm

84

A Lladro porcelain figure of a lady with a shawl and parasol

H. 42.5cm (illustrated)

1000 - 1200

85

Four Meaken "Birds of America" en tree plates

80 - 100

86

A small Beleek "rustic" jardiniere

50 - 80

87

A late 19th century European porcelain centrepiece with applied putti and trailing rose vines

H. 40cm A.F.

200 - 300

88

A Limoges porcelain cake plate rose decoration green and gilt borders

50 - 70

89

A Georgian cut glass water jug and two small tumblers matching

200 - 250

90

A small Italian carved ivory figure of the " The Good Shepherd" c.1920 with an ivory plaque of the Virgin Mary (2)

80 - 100

91

A rust glazed pottery jar and a squat vase, both by Harry Stephens 70 - 90

92

A pale green pottery vase by Olive Jones and another speckled blue vase

50 - 60

95

A small Chinese Sung celadon glazed pot and a blanc de Chine dish

80 - 120

94

A Chinese silver match box cover with raised dragon decoration

40 - 50

95

A good pair of late Georgian Sheffield plated circular vegetable dishes

gadrooned and foliate decoration copper showing

400 - 500

96

A good early 19th century Nepalese tin lined copper coffee pot with inner compartment for charcoal. Finely engraved all over with a pierced base

150 - 200

97

A 19th century Dutch copper cheese sieve

150 - 200

98

An early 19th century English pewter quart tankard

A.F.

50 - 70

99

A pair of early 19th century brass candlesticks

80 - 120

100

A Chinese silver footed bowl with raised decoration of boughs, blossoms and bird

c.1915

14.5cm D.

150 - 200

101

A finely engraved circular silver lidded box, Arabic designs

c.1915

120 - 150

102

A Chinese circular silver stud box initialled "B"

c.1915

70 - 90

103

A Chinese pierced silver footed bon bon dish c.1910 with a mall silver dish inset with a Chinese silver dollar c.1915 (2)

80 - 120

104

A Chinese silver backed hand mirror initialled "B "

c.1915

80 - 100

105

A large Victorian Staffordshire porcelain spirit barrel with painted fox hunt transfer and brass tap

31 x 31cm (illustrated)

400 - 500

A good Regency period rosewood tea casket with inlaid boxwood stringing

15 x 20cm c.1815

180 - 250

107

A pair of Georgian mahogany fire bellows with turned brass nozzle c.1825

L. 37cm

120 - 150

108

A mid Victorian burr walnut inkstand with letter box having ornate brass strap and ivory fitting (bottle and drawer missing)

100 - 140

109

A cased set of twelve E.P. fish eaters with ivorine handles and matching servers

50 - 70

110

A Victorian cut crystal celery vase

H. 20cm

100 - 130

111

Three Victorian porcelain plates with transfer printed centres and pierced borders

50 - 80

112

Two late 19th century similar plates with pierced leaf and Art Nouveau borders

40 - 60

113

A Royal Doulton jug with painted transfer (The Roebuck Inn, Knebworth)

H. 20cm

60 - 90

114

A studio Denby stoneware two handled jug with brilliant blue, dribble glaze

H. 22cm

50 - 80

115

A high quality ivory dressing table set comprising two brushes, two lidded jars, tumbler, two manicure items and a tray

Initialled 'E.B.' in silver

120 - 180

116

A Bohemian purple overlay crystal vase of flattened barrel shape. Deeply cut with a pattern of flowers and leaves, rosette border

H. 22cm

250 - 300

117

A good pair of Doulton Lambeth stoneware candlesticks with raised classical figures and leaf decoration. Colour blue, brown and yellow c.1895

H. 25cm

150 - 250

118

A pair of 19th century French "Sevres style" plates with painted lake and ruins scenes, pink border with Fleur de Lis medallions

D. 23cm

100 - 140

119

A fine quality Derby cup and saucer with painted gilt decoration and cobalt borders c.1800

(Puce painted mark)

80 - 120

120

A set of six sherry glasses with acid etched oak leaf pattern

70 - 100 7

121

A good set of eight cut crystal whiskey glasses

160 - 200

122

An Edwardian liqueur decanter with cut star decoration

H. 25cm

60 - 80

123

A Dutch circular honey dish, glass with silver handled bell shaped glass cover

D. 18cm

80 - 100

124

A Dutch bon bon dish with facet and diamond cutting on a silver stand base

Ht. 11cm

60 - 90

125

A 19th century Dutch silver sauce ladle with shaped handle and oval bowl

Wt. 50gm

70 - 100

126

A fine large 19th Century Dutch silver soup ladle

L. 35cm

Wt. 165gm

150 - 250

127

A large pair of Dutch silver pastry tongs marked Scharonberg

L. 25cm

Wt. l lOgm

80 - 120

128

A cased set of twelve Dutch silver fish knives and forks

Wt. 500gm

150 - 200

A box containing two silver forks, long pickle fork and sugar scoop both with twist handles (4)

All Dutch. Wt. I I0gm

60 - 80

130

A Dutch silver feeding spoon, silver napkin ring and another E.P.

30 - 40

131

An early 19th century ashet with Italian fisherman pattern and floral border (probably Spode) c.1825

L. 46cm

150 - 250 132

Six sma ll Copeland spode plates. Italian pattern, blue and white (6)

100 - 150

133

A large 19th century water jug with moulded relief Madonna and Child panels in Gothic arches on a ten sided base. Registration mark 1846

H. 28cm

150 - 250

134

An early Victorian stoneware lidded crock with tan and dark brown raised bands

100 - 150

135

A large Victorian grey glaze stoneware jug wi h relief pattern of corn cobs and leaves c.1870

H . 24cm

60 - 90

136

A cased twenty-four piece set of Dutch silver flatware. Six of each of dessert and table spoons and forks.

Total Wt. 1230gm

600 - 750

137

A good pair of large 19th century Dutch silver serving spoons. Wt. 170gm

L. 27cm

120 - 180

138

Two 19th century Dutch silver table spoons and two matching forks . Wt. 105gm (4)

100 - 150

Six Dutch silver teaspoons together with six E.P. silver cake forks

60 - 80

Six Dutch silver teaspoons, two Dutch silver spoons, a fork and a four-piece dessert set marked 925 sterling (13)

150 - 200

A large Victorian ruby glass Mary Gregory jug with white enamel painting of a boy in a tree

H. 19cm (chips on lip)

50 - 80

A late Victorian glass biscuit barrel with painted flowers and E.P. mounts

H. 16cm

50 - 80

A Victorian fancy glass basket with spatter enamel decoration in white yellow and red

H. 23cm

80 - 120 144

A larger similar sty le basket with paler colours

H. 27cm

80 - 120

145

A squat European Art Nouveau green glass vase with gold tendril decoration

H. 9.5cm

50 - 70

146

A Victorian brown slag glass lidded sugar bowl and match ing mi l k jug

50 - 80

147

A good large Royal Doulton jardiniere decorated with an Art Nouveau style continuous landscape and lake frieze

32 x 26cm (illustrated)

500 - 650

148

An Adams Dickens plate - Mr Bumble taking tea (30 - 40)

149

Part of Copeland china Rockingham pattern dinner set comprising 12 plates, 3 cups, 3 saucers, 4 plates, sugar bowl and milk jug (24)

100 - 200

150

Part of a Copeland china Battersea pattern dinner set comprising 10 plates, 8 cups, 12 saucers, 6 small p lates, 4 crescent dishes, 2 jugs, a bowl and 3 egg cups and cover. (45)

200 - 300

A good Georgian silver fish slice with pierced pattern and green stained ivory handle London 1808. Maker

Godbehere Wigan & Bait

L. 28.5cm

180 - 250

152

An oval sterling silver hand mirror with raised scroll decoration. Birmingham 1904

80 - 120

153

A Georgian sterling silver decanter coaster decorated with raised Adams urns and connecting swags. London 1803 Dia. 125 mm

450 - 600

154

A Victorian silver plated oval chafingdish with swing cover, ivory knob and four scroll and claw legs

L. 28cm

150 - 200

155

Two early 19th Century five sconce Sheffield plate candelabra; one having raised leaf pattern collars and torch centre finial; the other similar on a quatrefoil base.

2500 - 3500

156

A tall cut glass scent bottle with silver neck

London c.1910

H. 19cm

60 - 80

157

A six-sided cut crystal scent bottle with silver collar and facet cut stopper

London 1924

H. 14.5cm

60 - 80

158

A good Regency period cut crystal circular bowl with raised diamond and scallop cut edge and facet body c.18JO

D. 19cm

150 - 200

159

A fine quality Dutch cut crystal bowl with shaped edge and lozenge cutting c.1820 (minor faults)

D. 20cm

60 - 90

160

A set of six cut crystal tumblers with flared rim

70 - 90

161

An oval early 19th century English porcelain dish on four feet. Boldly painted with flowers and leaves in the Japanese manner. c.1820

28 x 20cm

JOO - 150

162

A scallop shell shaped dish on four feet painted to match the above lot

D. 18 x 22cm

JOO - 150

163

A 19th century toilet water bottle with leaf vine and leaf pattern Greek border

c.1840 H. 19cm

50 - 80

164

An Edwardian mahogany kidney shaped tray with inlaid trumpet, flute and tambourine, gallery and brass carrying handles

L. 55cm

JOO - 150

165

A very fine large European glass classic Revival wine jug with wheel cut decoration of figures restraining horses between saw tooth and dot and wave borders

H 31cm (illustrated)

250 - 350

166

A large 19th century copper boiling pan with iron swing handle

43 x 34cm

300 - 400

167

A 19th century brass helmet shaped coal bucket on four legs

30 x 37cm

200 - 250

168

A reproduction rectangular wall mirror.

The gilt wooden frame with canted corners and reed and leaf decoration

92 x 56cm

100 - 150

169

An early 19th century framed needlework sampler by Margaret Fergusson aged 9 c.1830

43 x 44cm

100 - 150

170

A good large early 19th century needlework sampler by Christian Henry October 1816

66 x 44cm

200 - 300

171

A good 19th century Dutch silver oval pail shaped locking tea caddy with shaped concave top and bead and reed edgings

10.4 x 12cm

Wt. 245gm

300 - 400

172

An octagonal sterling silver salver on four stylised legs with oval bead border. D. 32cm Wt. 1005gm. With original presentation case Sheffield

1955

1000 - 1500

173

A circular two handled silver plated inkstand with raised lotus leaves and bud ink p ot with cover. D. 24cm

174

An oval silver plated entree dish

80 - 100

175

An oval silver plated cake basket with pierced border and swing handle

60 - 80

176

A good Samurai katana sword blade unsigned, 18th century; tsuba signed 17th century with shakado fushi in nanako with gold detail rag skin handle and black lacquered saya

Blade L. 76.5cm

1000 - 1200

177

A Malacca cane sword stick

Blade 74cm

100 - 150

178

Four old African walking sticks I / cane with city badges, 2/ ebony with elephant head, 3/ wooden native with child, 4/ hardwood native totem figure (4)

100 - 200

179

A small cast brass pestle and mortar

H. 9.5cm

50 - 80

180

A 19th century French wall clock in cast iron. Scroll cartouche case

L. 30cm (working)

60 - 80

181

A French Art Nouveau bust of Lucrece after Emile Villianis with Societe de Bronze de Paris stamp and presentation plaque date 1899

H. 53cm (illustrated)

2500 - 3500

182

A Norwegian Potsgrund porcelain bowl with figure inscription border

D. 20cm

60 - 90

183

An early Staffordshire porcelain sugar bowl with copper lustre floral decoration c.1820

30 - 50

I184

A large Japanese porcelain vase decorated with crane flying above peonies and other foliage

H. 31cm

150 - 200

185

A large Japanese pottery vase with thick crackle grey glaze and low relief lacquer bird and floral decoration

H. 40cm

150 - 250

186

A rare pair of late 18th century Indian embroidered silk pictures, both having two peacocks perching in a flowering tree the bird's bodies and the flowers padded and decorated with silver and gold threadwork and sequins

99 x 46cm

800 - 1200

187

A very large modern Delft blue and white meat plate boldly painted with floral bouquets and rosettes

57 x 38cm (illustrated)

200 - 300

188

A three-piece Hampden beaten pewter tea service with woven cane handle c.1915

60 - 90

189

A set of twelve finely modelled pewter figures "The People of Colonial Australia "

500 - 800

190

An 18th century pewter pepper shaker

H. 10cm

40 - 50

191

A rectangular silver cigarette box

L. 16.5cm Birmingham 1937

200 - 300

192

An American sterling silver three piece

tea service with oriental style raised

floral decoration

Wt. 420gms

Marked S. Kirk & Sons 925 / 1000

500 - 700

193

A sterling silver table clock with 8-day movement

Birmingham 1926

150 - 200

194

A small shaped oval silver ring box

Birmingham 1908 and a triangular shaped silver dish (2)

Birmingham 1918

50 - 80

195

A Georgian silver pap boat

L. 11cm

London 1810

250 - 350

196

A Georgian sterling silver fiddle pattern

sauce ladle with Perth marks

Maker John Pringle c.1827

100 - 150

197

A pair of silver sugar tongs with scallop shell grips Perth marks . Maker John Pringle. c.1827

50 - 80

198

A heavy late Georgian silver sugar bowl with fluted shoulder raised floral scroll decoration and scroll handles

Wt. 445gm

London 1825

Maker E.B.

500 - 700

199

A late Georgian milk jug matching the above lot. London 1829, maker E . B.

Wt. 300gm

400 - 600

200

A Victorian cased set of two large berry spoons and a casting spoon. All silver plated with gilt bowls

80 - 120

201

A Dutch silver christening beaker with reeded base and flared lip

H. 77mm Wt. 85gm together with a silver plated mug (2)

60 - 80

202

A small Dutch silver candle stick with reeded decoration and another with rope edge marked 835 46mm & 77mm (2)

100 - 150

203

A child's silver backed hair brush (835) and matching tortoiseshell comb

80 - 120

204

A Dutch silver straining ladle with punched and cut decoration

60 - 90

205

A heavy Georgian style sterling silver sauce boat on rectangular foot

L. 18cm Wt. 225gm

Birmingham 1931

150 - 200

206

A pair of Georgian Sheffield plate candle sticks with fluted oval base and lyre columns

H. 31

250 - 400

207

William IV Sheffield plate chamber candlestick with raised floral scroll edges and cone snuffer. Stamp H.I.

1832

150 - 250

208

Another similar period chamber candlestick (re-plated)

JOO - 150

209

An oval Dutch pierced silver fruit basket with rams mask handles and reeded edge c.1900

L. 26cm maker V.K.

Wt. 340gm

400 - 500

210

A small Dutch silver bon bon basket with s haped beaded edging

L. 14cm Wt. J 15 g m

JOO - 150

211

A good Victorian vasaline epergne with three trumpet vases. The fluted edge decorated in pink and white overlay glass

H. 47cm

350 - 500

212

A pretty Hungarian porcelain egg shaped bon bon box with painted transfer decoration of birds and insects. Impressed Hernd

L. 11 cm (gilt rims) c I 900

80 - 120

213

A pair of Hungarian porce lain beakers shaped vases with hand painted bird and insect decoration unmarked c.1890

H. 9cm

120 - 160

214

A good Dr Wall period Worcester porcelain bowl with cloisonne underglaze blue decoration , c.1760

Crescent mark

D. J0.5cm

200 - 300

215

A fine quality Royal Doulton demitasse coffee cup and saucer with painted and raised fox head decoration , whip handle and edging. Initialled (illustrated)

100 - 120

216

A well modelled 1920 Royal Dux porcelain figure of a snake charmer with gilt detail and blue painting

H 25cm (illustrated)

300 - 450

217

A rare pair of Victorian two sconce candle holders. A white glaze terrier stands on a tassled cushion as if begging and holds the gilt brass branch in its mouth. Stamped Brownfield 1875

H. 23cm (illustrated)

500 - 800

218

A Slaters patent baluster shaped Royal Doulton stoneware vase with blue glazed neck and raised and painted flowers, initialled G.S .

H 15cm

70 - 100

219

A rare pair of late 19th century painted earthenware character figures, "Gladstone and Disraeli" commissioned by Wittman & Roth, marked with diamond lozenge

H. 41cm (illustrated)

c.1885

1200 - 1800

220

A large Victorian Wedgewood ashette with underglaze blue oriental pattern, impressed mark

L. 51cm

200 - 300

221

A fine pair of 19th century Japanese Cloisonne vases. The fat body and tall tapered neck decorated with peonies, leaves and other flowers on a pale blue ground

H. 31cm

500 - 700

222

A small early 20th century Japanese cloisonne bottle vase with butterfly decoration on a black ground

H. 12.5cm

50 - 80

223

A smaller six sided cloisonne vase with floral decoration. Japanese c.1910

H. 9cm

30 - 50

224

A Chinese carved ivory Canton puzzle ball on stand (swirling dragon decoration). Total height 22cm

300 - 500

225

A Chinese ivory carving depicting an elephant fighting two lions and two tigers (wooden stand)

L. 15cm

100 - 200

226

A small circular Japanese satsuma lidded pot with traditional motif. Floral and gilt decoration

D. 6.5cm

40 - 60

227

A well carved 19th century Japanese ivory okimono of a geisha (signed) Edo school

H. 21.5cm

400 - 600

228

An unusual pair of 19th century carved hardwood stands in the form of a prone camel

26 x 14cm

300 - 500

229

An Argentine dagger. The silver sheath and handle ornately decorated with relief floral work and gold applique c.1900

L. 26cm

50 - 80

230

A 19th century study of a seated Chinese immortal with five attendants carved from a large bamboo node, plus a small ,similar carving of Hotei and stand (3)

80 - 120

231

A good 19th century Japanese Satsuma bowl finely painted with figure scenes in open fans on a diaper pattern. The inside with butterflies and floral border

D. 12.5cm

signed

150 - 250

232

A good tall Chinese Ching period umbrella stand with floral and tendril pattern and leaf borders

H. 62cm

300 - 500

233

A Chinese early Sung period pottery bowl with incised leaf and scroll decoration, olive green brown glaze

D. 26cm (restored)

400 - 600

234

A 19th century Chinese bronze vase with Egyptian style Champleue enamel decoration

H. 16cm

60 - 80

235

A 19th century North African terra cotta wine bottle with freely painted orange decoration. Ribbed body

60 - 90

236

A well carved ivory study of a female native Nigerian c. I 920

H. 23cm

·JOO - 130

236A

A good I 9th century Dutch pewter coffee urn with brass tap and copper and brass stand (illustrated)

250 - 350

237

A set of three 19th century pewter lidded measures ½ pint, gill, ½ gill

300 - 400

238

A Dutch pewter tea urn of baluster shape with burner and stand

c . 1930 H . 44cm

150 - 250

239

A Victorian rectangular silver plated entree dish with gadrooned edgings and scroll handles

100 - 150

Another silver plated entree dish of oval shape with gadrooned edges

100 - 150

241

An American 19th century silver plated jewel box in the form of a swing with pierced bird, leaf and scroll decoration

H. 25cm

100 - 130

242

An American 19th century butter or jam dish with ornate silver plated stand swing cover and circular base

H. 29cm

90 - 120

243

A German porcelain wall bracket with relief decoration of two children and noral garlands

21 x 12cm

80 100

244

An early 19th century octagonal lidded sauce tureen with underglaze blue rural pattern (two matching dishes)

unmarked c. 1830

18 x 13cm

80 - 120

245

A I 930's Royal Parragon porcelain teaset with brightly painted pansy and leaf pattern. Four cups, six saucers, six plates, cake plate, bowl and basin

80 - 100

246

A rare 19th century Irish Belleek porcelain teapot of five sided shape in moulded bamboo pattern. Black mark (minor fault) (illustrated)

100 - 150

247

A good Charlotte Rhead pottery basket with blue and mauve noral decoration

60 - 90

248

A miniature on ivory of Richard Wagner by J. Steiler in an ornate pierced gilt brass frame

14 x 10 mm.

100 - 130

249

Another similar miniature of Elizabeth Alexiewns of Russia by Lampi

14 x 10 mm.

100 - 130

250

A small Royal Worcester porcelain lidded pot pourri vase with painted fruit and gilt decoration, signed D. Bowkett

H. 11.5cm (illustrated)

300 - 450

251

An Irish Belleek porcelain sugar bowl with twisted ribbed decoration and high relief noral spray

H. 10cm (illustrated)

80 - 100

252

A painted Royal Doulton porcelain figure Nanny

HN 2221 (illustrated)

H. 16cm

150 - 250

253

A good quality German Wittig crystal goblet with gilt decoration and blue overlay panel

H. 12cm

80 - 120

254

A cased pair of sterling silver scallop shell salts with gilt bowls and matching spoons

Birmingham 1896

80 - 120

255

A flattened circular glass powder jar with silver rim and lid

D. 11cm

London 1923

60 - 80

256

A silver topped crystal smelling salt bottle

London 1921

30 - 45

257

A large ilver bread fork and jam spoon with boars tusk handles (marked silver)

40 - 60

258

A pair of Victorian E.P. fish servers with pierced blades and ivory handles

40 - 60

259

A set of six Victorian fish knives and forks with ivory handles

40 - 60

260

A set of six ornate silver coffee spoons with gilt bowl, stamped 800

70 - 100

261

A handsome Victorian crystal claret jug with sterling silver neck hand le and lid. The spout with a relief Baccus mask . Sheffield 1897 . Makers Lee & Wigfull

H. 26cm (illustrated)

600 - 800

262

A sterling silver breakfast teapot of oval Georgian shape. Sheffield I 9 I 9 Wt. 410gm

250 - 350

263

A 19th century cased sterling silver two-piece feeding set for a child, marked 925 raised floral decoration

60 - 85

264

A cased pair of Georgian silver OE pattern berry spoon with high relief gilt bowls. London 1800 Maker H.S.

150 - 220

265

A pair of Chinese carved "new" jade ducks each holding a lotus frond in its beak, wooden stands

9 X 11cm

400 - 600

266

A similar carving of a running horse on a wooden stand

12 x 10cm

100 - 150

267

A Japanese Satsuma vase with all over pattern of painted flowers, c. I 920 H. 25cm

Signed

100 - 150

268

A good Japanese Satsuma vase, 19th century, supported on the back of a grow ling shishi. The vase decorated with panels of figures in traditional dress. The shishi painted with gilt decoration. Signed H. 31cm

300 - 400

269

A Japanese egg shell porcelain teaset with painted landscape scene ( 18 pieces)

100 - 130

270

A sterling silver hot water jug with baluster body, shaped rim and carved wooden handle supported on three feet W. 610gm H. 23cm

400 - 600

271

A 19th century Dutch silver plated cigar box, the lid with repousse 17th century battle scene 15 x 10.5cm and scroll and figure decoration

60 - 80

272

A sterling silver cigarette box of square shape with engine turned border, wood lined

Total wt 255gm (small dents)

Birmingham 1913

60 - 80

273

A pair of Chinese silver plated sweet meat baskets with pierced floral design bamboo swing handle and glass liner

800 - 100

274

A sterling silver angel head pattern hand mirror Birmingham 1905 80 - 120

A COLLECTION OF LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS

275

Woman of a Shop by Shunsho Katsukawa

30 x 20cm

60 - 80

Enjoying the cool of the Ryogoku Bridge Utamaro Kitagawa

30 x 20cm

60 - 80

277

Screen Maker by Takakane Fugiwara

30 x 20cm

60 - 80

278 Entertainment by Kiyonaga Torii

30 x 20cm

60 - 80

279

A Cock by Naonobu Kano

30 x 20cm

60 - 80

280

The Seven Beauties by Shunsho Katsukawa

30 x 20cm

60 - 80

281

Korenori by Nobusane Fujiwara

20 x 30cm

60 - 80

282

Mt Fuji Amidst a Storm by Hokusai Kutsushika

20 x 30cm

60 - 80

283

Street in the Evening by Kawamata Jogyo

30 x 20cm

60 - 80

284

A folio of twelve good Chinese miniature paintings on rice paper depicting the Emperor and Empress with various officials all extremely finely painted, particularly the embroidered robes

29 x 18cm approx.

c.1850

500 - 700

Reading by Eishi Hosoda

30 x 20cm

60 - 80 286

Refined Beauty by Sadahide Gyokuransai

30 x 20cm

60 - 80

287

Sosen by Nobuzane Fujiwara

30 x 20cm

60 - 80

288

The Dance Nunozareshi by ltcho Hanaburg

30 x 20cm

60 - 80

289

Sumiyoshi in Settsu provence

Hiroshige Ando

27 x 18cm

60 - 80

290

A pair of George III lithographs of admirals, Sir Samuel Hood and Sir Thomas Troubridge 1813, 1814, foxed, original frames

150 - 250 17

291

Johannes Schonk

Floral Still Life oil on canvas. c. 1930

signed (illustrated)

57 x 76cm

850 - 1250

292

E.F. Griffen

Anemones oil on canvas

signed and dated 1926

43 x 32cm

400 - 600

293

W. Hansen Byles R.B.A. Maxquerade Ball oil on canvas

signed

29 x 39cm

200 - 300

294

W. Leslie Sailing Boats oil on board

signed

16.5 x 23cm

80 - 150

295

A pair of Chinese porcelain elephant garden seats, with enamel decoration

H. 36cm

300 - 400

296

A large Chinese egg pot planter, dragon decoration

200 - 250

297

An exceptionally long 19th century kauri work table on fine turned legs the top made of three long boards

L. 3.99 metres

1000 - 1500

An interesting hall chair carved from New Zealand kauri, the arms in the form of winged griffins and the carved back panel includes a satyr's head c.1900

500 - 1000 299

A similar chair, the back panel carved with trailing oak leaf designs

500 - 900 300

A contemporary Dutch adjustable lounge chair and footstool upholstered in dark brown leather on a chromed steel base 301

A contemporary Dutch adjustable armchair upholstered in orange wool on a chromed steel ba e

A brown leather pouf

An oak extension dining table on cabriole legs with two extra leaves c.1915

Four oak side chairs and two carver chairs to match the previous lot

Edwardian steel double bed ends with classical relief panel and with rails and folding base

300 - 400

A small oak sideboard with two cupboards 17th century style

500 - 600

A Georgian style mahogany 5-drawer chest

- 550

mahogany wine table

- 100

kauri tripod base wine table

- 150

Pitrocelli

Portrait of a Young Man with Pipe oil on canvas 1920

x 21cm

- 600

Kinnear Landscape gouache

x 45cm

- 500

Copes

on board

x 34cm

- 400

Gladys R. Twaddell Still Life with Fuschias and Fan watercolour

x 56cm

- 300

Bernard Petersen Girl in Green Light oil on board signed and dated 1963 52 x 39cm 350 - 500 315

A refectory sty le beech coffee table 100 - 150 316

A Victorian carved mahogany framed rocking chair well upholstered in brown draylon 500 - 700

A Victorian folding beech occasional chair

100 - 150

A small Victorian supper table of rosewood on quadruped pedestal base

800 - 1200 319

Four 19th century kauri dining chairs with turned legs

300 - 500 320

Another pair with vase shaped centre splat

300 - 500

Another pair with carved splat 300 - 500

A single kauri dining chair 80 - 100 323

Four old Austrian bentwood chairs, three cane seated

350 - 400

An oak douglas office chair

200 - 250

A Victorian folding mahogany framed armchair

350 - 450

Two Victorian folding chairs

80 - JOO

A Victorian kauri framed grandmother chair

300 - 400

A late Victorian mahogany framed drawing room suite

900 - 1100

An Austrian bentwood stool with revolving cane filled top

150 - 200

A pair of Victorian cast iron chairs with tilt seats

500 - 700

An attractive walnut stained Sheraton style boudoir chair with foliate painted backrest to the swivel seat

400 - 500

A Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase, the upper doors having attractive glazed panels

2500 - 3000

A Victorian mahogany glass fronted bookcase

650 - 850

A good small 19th century panelled oak coffer (illustrated)

850 - 1000

An Edwardian inlaid walnut dressing table

450 - 600

An Edwardian inlaid walnut wash stand with brown marble top. A.F. 350 - 500

A nest of four Chinese red lacquer occasional tables with blossom and bird decoration

500 - 700

A hand knotted oriental carpet with rust red ground and blue borders. Worn 252 x 375cm 400 - 500

An attractive hand knotted tribal rug with khelim end in yellow red and blue designs on a natural ground 244 x 127cm 1000 - 1500

A Baluchi cushion cover with khelim back JOO - 150

A good Pakistani rug in Bokhara design

169 x 133cm 450 - 600

Another similar 450 - 600

A Pakistani rug with boteh leaf design in soft blue colours

200 x 128cm 450 - 600

Another similar rug 450 - 600

Another similar rug

- 600

A good Regency mahogany framed cradle with cane filled sides and hood (illustrated)

- 1600

A Victorian mahogany chiffonier with carved mirrored back 850 - 1000

A mahogany framed toilet mirror 150 - 200

A worn oriental rug

210 x 128cm

100 - 150

A nest of three Chinese occasional tables in cherrywood

400 - 600

A Regency mahogany framed couch with original cut velvet upholstery

500 - 900

352

A dark stained beech drawer leaf dining table on cabriole legs

700 - 900

353

A Regency mahogany breakfront sideboard with brass drop ring handles

1000 - 1500

354

A mahogany bedroom chair on cabriole legs, grey silk brocade upholstery

70 - 100

355

_A Regency style mahogany drop leaf hall table with lyre legs and brass claw feet

350 - 450

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