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Click here to subscribeA Collection of Royal Crown Derby Porcelain, decorated in Imari pattern 1128, comprising a pair of shaped rectangular pin dishes, rectangular box and cover, bud vase, bell, footed cylindrical vase, three ovoid trinket boxes with covers, a miniature box and cover, a square form vase, a table lighter and a jar and cover in similar patternAll pieces in good condition. First quality where applicable.
A GOLD COLOURED AND ENAMEL LIGHTER STAMPED 750 With blue guilloche enamel Size/dimensions: 6.5cm high Gross weight: 125g Condition Report: Hinge goodRoller seizedStamped 750 to the baseEnamel appears to be goodThis has not been filled to test functionLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
Collection of Quality Boxed Silver Costume Jewellery, comprising Hot Diamonds silver necklace and earrings set, a pair of silver diamonte drop earrings, a silver set of pendant and earrings, a silver snowflake necklace, earrings and ring, single set strand pearl necklace and earrings, a pair of cufflinks, an amber stone set pendant and chain, a 9ct gold and pearl brooch, and two 14ct gold stone set rings, a Trifari stone set brooch, a Mikimoto letter opener, a green stone set pendant and matching drop earrings, a Swarovski pendant and chain, and a 9ct white gold topaz set ring, together with a Ronson lighter and a hip flask.
2 WELLS of London streamlined Tinplate clockwork racing cars one is finished in red with yellow flash and No.77 to the rear, driver in cockpit. The other in lighter shade of red with engine litho design, and driver in the cockpit. Both clockwork motors in working order. Some wear and scratches to the litho in places. Overall length is 28cm. GC-VGC £60-80
A pair of Egyptian-style scarab stone carvings featuring intricate hieroglyphic and symbolic engravings. One carving is crafted in green stone, while the other is in a lighter-toned stone. The largest measures 3.75"L. These carvings draw inspiration from ancient Egyptian scarabs, which were often used as seals or stamps, with their carved bottoms designed to leave an imprint in clay or other materials, serving as signatures or symbols of authority. While these pieces appear decorative, their detailed craftsmanship pays homage to the scarab's historical role as an amulet of protection and a symbol of rebirth.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
Painted spelter cock pheasant table lighter, mounted on an oak base, length 32cm, height 20.5cm (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satisfy yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please request one and it will be provided in writing).
Mixed Lot: An Edwardian silver cased table lighter of urn form with reeded rims, hallmarked for London 1908, makers mark for Albert Barker Ltd, 9,5cm tall (loaded), a small silver cream jug with marks rubbed, hexagonal silver serviette ring, Birmingham 1918 together with a novelty silver trinket dish in the form of a strawberry basket, Sheffield 1909 (a/f), weighable silver 98gms
FABERGÉ, A GOLD, ENAMEL AND GARNET BUTTON LOOP WORKMASTER ERIK KOLLIN, ST. PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1895 The tapering hexagonal handle enamelled in translucent green over hatched engine turned ground, with a cabochon garnet terminal, struck with workmaster's initials EK, scratched inventory number 59864, 56 standard, in original fitted holly wood case Size/dimensions: 8.5cm long Gross weight: 10.6 gramsProvenance: Private Collection Sale, Sotheby's 'Russian Works Of Art, Fabergé and Icons' 10 June 2009 Lot 553 Condition Report: Evidence of reenamelling under UV, one patch at hook end, lighter patches along middle and most of the top. Chip under reenamelling near hook end still visible. Garnet in good condition. Later French import mark small guarantee. Silk lining of case frayed at hinge and edges and generally wornCondition Report Disclaimer
A RUSSIAN GOLD REPEAT LIGHTER ST. PETERSBURG 1899 - 1903 Of cylindrical form with an orb finial, struck with workmaster mark AR (untraced), assaymaster A. Rickter, 88 standard Size/dimensions: 7.5cm long Gross weight: 35gProvenance: Private Collection Condition Report: Condition Report Disclaimer
SIR EDWIN LUTYENS (BRITISH 1869-1944) SIDE TABLE, 1902 oak, with brass fittings, made by William Skull & Son Ltd., High Wycombe 81cm high, 124cm wide, 48.5cm deep (32in high, 48 ¾in wide, 19 ¼in deep) Edward Hudson, Deanery Garden, BerkshireWith John Ashton Beer Sir Edwin Lutyens is renowned for his architectural achievements, including Castle Drogo, Little Thakeham, and Campion Hall, as well as his role in designing war memorials for the Imperial War Graves Commission and planning New Delhi. Yet his influence extended to furniture design, where he applied the same meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship that defined his architectural work.Growing up in the Surrey countryside, Lutyens developed a keen interest in architecture from a young age, spending his childhood sketching buildings and honing his drawing skills. Although illness kept him from public school, his early immersion in construction influenced his later career. By the age of twenty, he had established his own practice in London, combining his architectural knowledge with an intuitive understanding of proportions and spatial relationships that would later shape his furniture designs.Lutyens’ furniture is noted for its eclecticism, drawing inspiration from historical styles but always adapting them in his own distinctive way. While he drew from historical references, he never replicated designs verbatim; instead, he adapted and subtly altered proportions and details to suit his own vision. For example, Lutyens had a particular aversion to "dead proportions," often opting for slight adjustments to standard measurements—either slightly more or less than a half or quarter proportion.The side table offered here was conceived as part of the interior scheme for Deanery Garden in Sonning, Berkshire, a ‘quintessential’ Lutyens property built 1899-1901. The illustrated scale plans of the furniture include annotations naming Edward Hudson, editor of Country Life and Lutyens’ good friend, for whom he designed Deanery Garden. Also mentioned is ‘Skull’, referencing the furniture workshop Walter Skull and Sons Ltd in High Wycombe, commissioned to complete the piece. The design for the set of ladderback chairs after Lutyens offered here is also featured on this sheet.The table’s frieze and drop handles echo 17th and 18th century furniture, influenced by Lutyens' “furniture hunting” with Edward Hudson at Lindisfarne Castle. The bulbous legs, reminiscent of 16th-century refectory tables, are executed with a lighter touch, while the delicately arched stretchers at the base blend 17th-century elements with the Arts & Crafts style, seen also in the work of Sir Robert Lorimer. These adaptations showcase Lutyens’ skill in merging historical references with his modern sensibility and his ability to work closely with craftsmen like Skull allowed him to create furniture that was both aesthetically refined and technically sophisticated.
A Selection of Silver and Miscellaneous Items; to include a Ladies Emerich Meerson Paris stainless steel wristwatch, a "WEMPE 925" stamped silver identity bracelet, a "WEMPE 925" silver ship money clip, a "WEMPE 925" silver bottle opener and a "WEMPE 5TH AVENUE" cigarette lighter,total gross weight of the identity bracelet and money clip is approx. 49.2 grams
A ROBERT THOMPSON ADZED OAK STOOL, the rounded oblong seat raised on four faceted turned and block legs joined by square stretchers, carved mouse trademark in high relief, 16" w x 11" d x 15 1/4" h (Illustrated) (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: Structurally sound, reasonably good colour on base for its age, the top is of a slightly lighter colour and may have been stripped at some time.
A CASED PERCUSSION RIFLE BY JAMES BEATTIE, LONDON with 30" octagonal barrel, front bead sight, rear groove sight, gilt pinstripe decoration at breech, foliate scroll etched barrel tang, foliate scroll etched action inscribed with maker's name, twin triggers, fine walnut stock with cheek swell, steel furniture with foliate scroll decoration throughout, wood ram and fitted mahogany case with brass campaign type fixtures, 46" long, cased, 35 3/4" x 7 1/4" (Illustrated) (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: Nice overall condition, action holds in half and full cock, to then fire with strength. Second trigger when compressed does appear to make the main trigger lighter. Minor low level pitting.Stock- old but very good crack repair on forend, otherwise goodBarrel- Externally good, with very minor internal pitting.Bore- Size unknown, measured by eye at muzzle approx. 12mmAction- Appears to be in working order with half and full cock. Trigger feels lighter with holding of rear trigger.