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ILLUSTRATIONS
Front cover: Lot 96
Back cover: Lots 123, 128, 467, 469
DAY 1 7TH OCTOBER 2026 LOTS 1-313
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A PRIVATE COLLECTION
LOTS 1-88
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A VICTORIAN EBONISED AND BOULLE MARQUETRY CHESTC.1860-70
with gilt bronze mounts and fitted with six long drawers, with
tortoiseshell and brass marquetry
107.3cm high, 74.5cm wide, 35.5cm deep
£500-800
A FRENCH EMPIRE MAHOGANY AND ORMOLU MOUNTED SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT
C.1815
the mottled marble top (broken) above a frieze drawer mounted with two opposing seated and crouching Bacchantes with a nearby Bacchic boy tending to a central wicker basket replete with vine leaves and grapes, flanked by two further boys, a leopard and a ram, with protruding swan form and laurel wreath mounted angles, the drawer with a handwritten paper label inscribed 'Bureau belongs to... Angerstein Lancelot Smythies... given (?) to (?)... him on his 21st Birthday by Georgiana Angerstein, his Grandmother, and given to her by his father-in-law, William Angerstein, it was in his bedroom at Weeting Hall, Brandon, Norfolk' above a hinged fall enclosing a burr elm veneered interior with one long frieze drawer over one shelf flanked by mounted engine turned Doric columns, with one central deep drawer and four short drawers below, flanked by engaged columns each mounted with a stiff leaf and beaded acanthus cast capital and with palmette cast baluster bases, above a pair of doors mounted sans traverse with an arrow dividing an olive leaf wreath, enclosing three long drawers
143.5cm high, 97cm wide, 43.5cm deep
Provenance
The offered lot originally belonged to William Angerstein who was the uncle of John Julius Angerstein (1735-1823). The latter's collection, which was purchased by the government in 1824, formed the core of the National Gallery, in London.
Dreweatt Neate, Donnington Priory, Donnington, 6th November 2002, Yuki House and Studio Sale, lot 69.
£1,500-2,000
A FRENCH ORMOLU TAZZA IN EMPIRE STYLE, 19TH CENTURY the bowl with pierced anthemion decoration 30.7cm high, 18.3cm diameter £300-500
5
6
A PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XVI PAINTED
FAUTEUIL
LATE 18TH CENTURY
each with a later upholstered padded back and
seat, with moulded frames (2)
£300-500
A FRENCH MAHOGANY AND EBONISED
GUERIDON
IN EMPIRE STYLE, 19TH CENTURY
the black marble top above parcel gilt column
supports and metal castors
74.5cm high, 81cm (diameter)
£300-500
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A FRENCH TORTOISESHELL AND PEWTER
BOULLE MARQUETRY JARDINIERE
19TH CENTURY
with gilt metal mounts and a lift-out liner
72.5cm high, 53cm wide, 37cm deep
£300-500
8
A DUTCH MAHOGANY AND MARQUETRY DECANTER BOX
C.1840
inlaid with a basket of flowers, the interior with
four parcel gilt glass bottles and stoppers
25cm high, 19.2cm wide, 19cm deep
£200-300
A FRENCH KINGWOOD AND ORMOLU MOUNTED VITRINE
IN LOUIS XV STYLE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
the breche verre marble top above a moulded frieze and a central
bevelled door centred by a winged mask, the interior with a single glass
shelf (with no stays), the back with stencil mark for 'Ameublements,
Pagny Fils, P. Thomas, 100 Rue de Bac, Paris
154.3cm high, 145cm wide, 45cm deep
£2,000-3,000
A LATE VICTORIAN KINGWOOD AND THUYA DECANTER BOX
LATE 19TH CENTURY
with ebonised banding and brass mounts, the hinged front and lid revealing
four decanters with stoppers and fourteen liqueur glasses, with key
27.2cm high, 34cm wide, 26cm deep
£300-500
A RUSSIAN NEO-CLASSICAL MAHOGANY AND BRASS MOUNTED BUREAU PLAT 19TH CENTURY
the top inset with a green leather lining, above three frieze drawers, opposing false fronts on square tapering fluted legs, united by 'X' stretchers, originally on brass caps and castors
75cm high, 182.3cm wide, 95cm deep Provenance
Purchased from Nicolas Guedroitz, Russian Furniture. £2,000-3,000
12
A PAIR OF GILT BRONZE MODELS OF HIPPOCAMPI
LATE 17TH / 18TH CENTURY
each later mounted on a verde antico marble plinth (2)
10cm high, 10.5cm wide
£300-500
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A GEORGE IV ROSEWOOD SEWING BOX
C.1825-30
the divided velvet lined interior with lidded compartments with ivory handles,
together with a Victorian walnut stationery box by Melliship & Harris, with key (2)
35.5cm wide (max)
Ivory Registration number: RPH1V1QD
£200-300
14
A CHINESE POTTERY MODEL OF A HORSE AND RIDER
HAN DYNASTY OR LATER
together with three pottery dogs (4)
32cm high (max)
£300-400
15
A LARGE PAIR OF VENETIAN SCAVO GLASS VASES
BY PINO SIGNORETTO, 20TH CENTURY
each with an antique finish and with lion's masks and an elephant stem (2)
61cm high
£200-300
16
TWO EGYPTIAN STYLE CARVED AND POLYCHROME WOOD SEATED FIGURES
IN THE LATE PERIOD STYLE, 2OTH CENTURY
set on modern brass bases (2)
15cm high (max)
Provenance
Purchased from Jean-Claude Ciancimino, London in the 1970s.
Dreweatts, Guy Tobin: 'For the Love of Objects!' sale, 7th January 2025, lot 211. £100-200
A FRENCH MAHOGANY BIBLIOTEQUE IN EMPIRE STYLE BY MAISON KRIEGER, LATE 19TH CENTURY
with ormolu mounts, the central door originally with wirework or glass now missing, enclosing adjustable shelves, flanked by a pair of doors with trellis panels, above three drawers, all locks engraved 'MON KRIEGER, AMEUBLEMENT, PARIS' 231.5cm high, 225.5cm wide, 59.5cm deep
£500-800
A FRENCH ORMOLU AND CHAMPLEVE
ENAMEL MANTEL CLOCK
LATE 19TH CENTURY
the brass eight day drum movement
signed 'HP & Co', striking on a bell
(missing), the circular dial with Roman
numerals, the architectural case decorated
with winged cherubs
37.7cm high, 22.5cm wide
£400-600
19
A FRENCH LOUIS XV ORMOLU MOUNTED BOULLEBRACKET CLOCK AND BRACKETBY BACQUET, PARIS, C.1750
the brass twin barrel movement with five tapered baluster pillars and an outside countwheel striking on a bell, the backplate signed 'Bacquet A Paris', with later anchor escapement regulated by a lenticular bob pendulum, the 10 inch circular twelve-piece cartouche numeral dial with concentric trellis bordered Rococo cartouche cast centre within a chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within Rococo borders and every minute numbered to the outer track, with blued steel hands over small enamel pendant panel inscribed 'BACQUET', the cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with a surmount cast as a robed putto releasing a bird seated over a gadrooned panel-cast caddy to the concave-sided superstructure, with its original ogee-shaped wall bracket 84cm high, (the clock) 114cm high, 43cm wide, 21.5cm deep (the clock on wall bracket)
Provenance
The Estate of a deceased Gentleman, purchased from Pelham Galleries, London, July 1966.
£1,000-1,500
A DUTCH MAHOGANY AND FRUITWOOD COMMODE19TH CENTURY
the mottled grey marble top with a pierced brass gallery above three long panelled drawers inlaid with parquetry and stringing, flanked by stop fluted pilasters 89cm high, 136.5cm wide, 58cm deep
£600-1,000
22 A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY CHEVAL MIRROR IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, C.1825 with ebonised decoration, the rectangular plate within a reeded frame and with ring turned baluster supports, on brass castors 155.7cm high, 67.3cm wide, 65.5cm deep £300-500
A WILLIAM IV GONCALO ALVES CENTRE TABLE
IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, C.1835
the circular tilt-top above a tapering stem and a lappet carved collar, on sunken castors
72cm high, 136 diameter
£300-500
A MAHOGANY WARDROBE
EARLY 19TH CENTURY AND
LATER ADPATED
with panelled doors, with two
cupboard compartments with shelves
and a full hanging section fitted with
wooden pegs
212.2cm high, 130.8cm wide, 58cm
deep
£200-400
λ25
A REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND BRONZE MOUNTED LIBRARY TABLE
IN THE MANNER OF MOREL AND SEDDON, C.1820
the shaped top above a laurel band and ribbed baluster legs and on winged
scroll paw cast brass feet and castors
73cm high, 154cm wide, 77.5cm deep
£2,000-3,000
λ27 A GEORGE IV ROSEWOOD AND SPECIMEN WOOD OCCASIONAL TABLE C.1830 with brass mounts and parcel gilding, the top inlaid with a parquetry panel 67cm high, 44.5cm wide £400-600
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28
A VICTORIAN IRISH WALNUT AND
MARQUETRY TRIPOD TABLE
C.1860 AND LATER
the circular tilt-top inlaid with a basket of flowers
within floral borders, the block with a hinged lid
revealing a compartment with two drawers
76.5cm high, 75cm diameter
£500-800
29
A PAIR OF MAHOGANY BEDSIDE TABLES
IN GEORGE III STYLE, LATE 2OTH CENTURY
each with a three quarter gallery pierced with a
pair of handgrips with urn finials above a pair of
doors (2)
80.7cm high, 55.3cm wide, 42cm deep
£300-500
30
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CELLARET
LATE 18TH CENTURY
the domed hinged lid revealing eight divisions
71.2cm high, 52.2cm wide, 29.5cm deep
£400-600
A REGENCY ROSEWOOD SOFA TABLE
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with satinwood banding and with a pair of frieze
drawers on brass castors
74cm high, 100cm wide, 60.5cm deep
£400-600
34
A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY WINDOW SEAT
IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, C.1825
of 'X' shape, with spiral ribbed lifts, above a drop
in seat
61cm high, 115cm wide, 44cm deep
£2,000-3,000
λ32
A GEORGE IV ROSEWOOD
BREAKFRONT OPEN BOOKCASE
C.1825-30
with adjustable shelves flanked by
pilasters with foliate capitals
96.7cm high. 259cm wide, 42cm
deep
£800-1,200
33
A PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY
ARMCHAIRS
C.1820
each with a bar back above a carved
horizontal splat, with open scroll arms and
drop-in seats (2)
£300-500
35
A SET OF THREE REGENCY POLISHED STEEL FIRE TOOLS
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
each with a brass handle with leaf and bead
decoration, with a pierced pan (3)
76.5cm long (max)
36
A SET OF THREE VICTORIAN POLISHED STEEL AND BRASS FIRE TOOLS
C.1860
the handles formed as a seed pod, with a pierced
pan (3)
75cm long (max)
£200-300
A SET OF THREE VICTORIAN POLISHED STEEL
AND BRONZE HANDLED FIRE TOOLS
MID-19TH CENTURY
each with a fluted and foliate decorated handle
above a spiral twist stem, with a solid pan (3)
76cm long (max)
£200-300
A SET OF REGENCY POLISHED STEEL FIRE TOOLS
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
each with a baluster handle and with a pierced
pan (3)
77cm long (max)
£200-300
A REGENCY GILT BRASS FENDER
C. 1820
the frieze pierced with birds amongst strapwork,
on lion's paw feet
26cm high, 149cm wide, 32cm deep
£100-200
40
AN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BRASS MAGAZINE RACK
BY S. H. & S, LATE 19TH CENTURY,
stamped for the maker and registration number
'80693'
79cm high
£50-100
41
A FINE GEORGE III WEST INDIAN
SATINWOOD SOFA TABLE
C.1790
the top with burr yew and kingwood banding
above a pair of frieze drawers, on trestle ends
united by a low turned stretcher
71.5cm high, 94cm wide, 63.3cm deep
£3,000-5,000
TWO SIMILAR FRENCH WALNUT AND
VERDURE TAPESTRY ARMCHAIRS
EARLY 18TH CENTURY
each with an arched padded back, centred with a
bird, one with shell carved cabriole legs, the other
with horsebone legs (2) Provenance
Dreweatts, Guy Tobin: 'For the love of objects!’, 7th January 2025, lot 15, £17,000 (hammer). £1,200-1,800
44
A SET OF FLOOR STANDING BRASS BUTCHER'S SCALES
PROBABLY PORTUGUESE OR SPANISH, EARLY TO MID-20TH CENTURY with a bull's head supporting a double set of scales, on a shaped base with a set of fifteen weights up to 5kg, with various stamped marks 167cm high
£500-800
45
A PINE PLATE RACK
19TH CENTURY
of slatted form
112cm high, 82cm wide, 26.5cm deep
£100-200
46
A MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID AND
POLYCHROME PAINTED TEAPOY
19TH CENTURY
with a geometric inset hinged top enclosing
compartments
71.5cm high, 43cm wide, 33cm deep
£300-400
47
A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL POLISHED CAST IRON VENTILO RADIATORS
PROBABLY BELGIAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY the entablature top above six rectangular pilaster columns flanked by crowned putto caryatid draped terms, the figures with crossed arms wearing helmets, the tapering foliate lower sections with monopodium lion's paw feet, all raised on a corresponding rectangular plinth (2) 92cm high, 68.3cm wide, 13cm deep
£800-1,200
48
A BLACK LACQUER AND GILT CHINOISERIE BOOKCASE OR DISPLAY CABINET
IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, 19TH CENTURY
decorated with scrolling foliage and flowers and landscape scenes, with
ram's head masks and husks, the four astragal glazed doors enclosing
adjustable shelves above three drawers
228.4cm high, 219cm wide, 51cm deep
£3,000-5,000
49
A RED JAPANNED BRACKET CLOCK
SIGNED JOHN GRAHAM LONDON'
the brass eight day movement with an anchor escapement striking on a bell, the backplate engraved
with leaves and signed 'John Graham Londini Fecit', the arched dial with a silvered chapter ring with
Roman numerals, with winged cherub mask spandrels and a circular signature panel Graham
London', the parcel gilt case decorated with chinoiserie, with pendulum
42.2cm high, 30cm wide, 16.8cm deep
£400-600
50
A FINE GEORGE III BLACK JAPANNED TAVERN WALL TIMEPIECE
BY PHILIP LLOYD, BRISTOL, C.1775
the four pillar weight-driven movement with a five-wheel train, an anchor escapement regulated by a seconds pendulum and tapered plates, the 24 inch wide gilt on black painted shield-shaped Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes and brass spade hands, the lower margin with foliate scroll painted spandrel decoration over the signature 'P. Lloyd, BRISTO'L, the case with lift-out panels to the side apertures over a concave throat moulding and break-arch door decorated in polychrome and gilt with chinoiserie figures within a garden trellis landscape
155cm high, 75cm wide, 20cm deep
Provenance
From the private collection of a professional sportsman and commentator.
Catalogue Note
The life and work of Philip Lloyd is discussed by Brian Loomes in his article Philip Lloyd of Llawhaden and Bristol published in the July 2022 issue of 'Clocks' magazine.
£3,000-4,000
51
A GEORGE III WOODEN-DIALLED FUSEE WALL DIAL TIMEPIECE
BY THOMPSON, WOODBRIDGE, C.1800 the four pillar single fusee movement with tapered plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch circular convex cream painted wooden dial with Roman numerals and signed 'THOMPSON, WOODBRIDGE' to the centre and with blued steel spade hands, set behind heavy hinged cast brass cavetto moulded convex-glazed bezel, the rear of the case inscribed in ink 'Lord Cambridge, Bergh Apton
36cm diameter, 19cm deep.
Provenance
The inscription to the rear of the case suggests that the present timepiece was once the property of Lord Canterbury and was probably housed in a property at Bergh Apton, Norfolk. This would seem to most likely fit the profile of Charles Manners-Sutton who was consecrated as Bishop of Norwich before serving as Lord Archbishop of Canterbury from 1805 until his death in 1828.
Catalogue Note C
A Philip Thompson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Woodbridge, Suffolk in around 1815. £500-800
52
A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY FUSEE WALLDIAL TIMEPIECE
BY JOHN WIGHTWICK, LONDON, C. 1790 the brass four knopped pillar single fusee movement with plates measuring 8.5 by 3.5 inches and an anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 13 inch circular engraved silvered brass dial with Roman numerals and signed 'J no Wightwick, London' to the centre and with Arabic five minutes, with pierced blued steel spade hands set behind a generous hinged glazed cast brass ogee moulded bezel applied within slender ogee moulded wooden surround 42cm diameter, 16.5cm deep
Catalogue Note
John Wightwick is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as first recorded in 1775 and working in London 1781- 1805; he entered into the Partnership of Wightwick and Moss in 1788.
£1,500-2,500
53
A FRUITWOOD BRACKET CLOCK18TH CENTURY AND LATER
the brass double fusee five pillar movement with a verge escapement and fully engraved backplate striking both the hours and half hours on a bell, the later 7 inch continental dial with a silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic chapter numerals and blued steel hands, with a mock pendulum aperture and a strike/silent function, framed by brass spandrels and engraved Rococo decoration, the inverted bell top surmounted by a brass carrying handle, above four acorn shaped brass finials over a moulded top, the front with cast decorated panels, with glazed sides and back door, upon a moulded base with carved ogee feet 48cm high
£400-600
54
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK BY JOHN LONG, LONDON, C.1780
the brass five pillar eight day movement striking on a bell, with a replaced anchor escapement, the backplate with Rococo engraved decoration, the arched dial with a silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, with date aperture and strike / silent dial, with gilt metal scrolls and foliage spandrels, signed 'John Long London', the case with cone finials and fret panels to the sides, now missing
50cm high, 30.2cm wide, 18cm deep Catalogue Note John Long is recorded in Baillie, G.H. 'Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World'as apprenticed in London in 1767.
£500-800
55 A LARGE PAIR OF CARVED PINE MODELS OF EGYPTIAN PHAROAHS AFTER THE DEEPDENE TEMPLE MODELS DESIGNED BY THOMAS HOPE, OF RECENT MANUFACTURE each modelled standing on an oval plinth (2) 162.7cm high £800-1,200
J0 A FRENCH BRONZE MODEL OF A SPHINX LATE 19TH CENTURY mounted on a later ebonised stepped plinth, together with a bronze model of a griffin in Assyrian style (2) 14.3cm high, 24.1cm long (max) £200-300
57
A PAINTING OF EGYPTIAN FIGURES ON
PAPYRUS
DEPICTING HATHOR, ISIS, HORUS AND
PHARAOHS, FRAMED
110cm high, 218cm wide, 4cm deep
£200-300
AN USHAK DESIGN RUG
MODERN
with a pale mint field of angular vines
230 x 196cm
£100-200
A FRENCH GILT BRONZE STAND
IN THE MANNER OF BARBEDIENNE, LATE
19TH CENTURY
the circular top on lion's mask headed pierced
supports, on paw feet
88.5cm high, 36cm diameter
£500-800
58
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A PAIR OF SMALL FRENCH ORMOLU AND MARBLE OCCCASIONAL TABLES
IN LOUIS XV STYLE, 19TH CENTURY AND LATER
each with a later circular marble top above a foliate and scroll stem and a Rococo triform base decorated with three infant tritons (2)
47.2cm high, 38.5cm diameter
Provenance
The Court House, Bolton-by-Bowland.
£800-1,200
61
A TABRIZ CARPET OF ARDABIL DESIGN
NORTH WEST PERSIA, SECOND QUARTER
20TH CENTURY
the ivory field of scrolling vines centred by a
raspberry and sky-blue medallion framed by
spandrels, raspberry cartouche borders and
meandering vine guard stripes
419 x 315cm
£500-800
61
A BRONZE GRAND TOUR FIGURE OF THE
CAPITOLINE DYING GAUL
AFTER THE ANTIQUE, MID-19TH CENTURY
on an oval plinth strewn with a sword and a horn
17.7cm high, 34.5cm wide
£800-1,200
AN EXTREMELY RARE ROMANESQUE CARVED AND POLYCHROME MADONNA AND CHILD GROUP
the serene Madonna, wearing a simple draped
gown, holds the Christ child to her waist, with
extensive original paint, particularly to the face and
shoulders of the Madonna
50.5cm high (the figure), 14cm wide
£1,200-1,800
63
A CARVED FRUITWOOD AND
POLYCHROME BUST OF CHRIST
FLEMISH OR SPANISH, 16TH OR
17TH CENTURY
22cm high
£200-300
65
A RARE FRENCH DOUBLE DIALLED CENTRE SECONDS WALL CLOCK IN THE FORM OF A GRIDIRON PENDULUM
the movement with deadbeat escapement, driven by a going barrel, not currently ticking, the
heavy bob incorporating a 9.25 inch enamel Roman dial to each side, the first with centre
seconds hand, the obverse with concentric date and Breguet style hands, signed 'La Garde A
Agen', the case in the form of a gridiron pendulum with five steel and four brass substantial
rods with screw adjustment to the top, together with the wall mount consisting of a brass
bracket with heavy brass spring suspension point
116cm high
£600-1,000
A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND LACQUERED BRASS TWO INCH REFRACTING TELESCOPE BY DOLLOND, LONDON, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with a 28.75 inch slightly tapered mahogany tube with a brass dust cap to the objective end opposing rack-and-pinion focus adjustment and telescopic eyepiece assembly threaded into the tube endpiece engraved 'DOLLOND \*LONDON', mounted via an universal pivot joint onto a rotating column and on folding tripod supports cast as cabriole legs with pad feet, in its original mahogany box with additional eyepiece tube, eyepiece lens and a filter
77cm long, 16.5cm deep, 10cm high (the box)
Catalogue Note
Peter Dollond is recorded in Edwin Banfield 'Barometer Makers and Retailers 1680-1860' as born 1730 and died 1820.
£300-500
λ67
A REGENCY MAHOGANY MARINE STICK BAROMETER BY PASTORELLI & CO., LONDON EARLY 19TH CENTURY
the slender case with a solid door opening to reveal the mercury thermometer reading against an ivory
Fahrenheit scale, the barometer scales set at an angle and marked 27 to 31 inches' with a manual
vernier, marked with seven weather predictions
96cm high
Ivory Registration number: UCN4FJXQ
£200-300
λ68
A REGENCY MAHOGANY MARINE STICK BAROMETER BY THOMAS JONES, LONDON, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
surmounted by a hanging pendant over a brass signature plaque engraved 'Thomas Jones, 62 Charing
Cross, London', with a door revealing a lacquered brass barometer dial, over an ivory adjuster, the case
terminating in an ebonised reservoir cover and a mercury adjustment control below
99cm high
Ivory Registration number: U7SZAVWT
£400-600
A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT AND FLORALMARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK
the brass eight day movement with six finned and latched pillars, the inside countwheel striking on a bell with plates measuring 7.5 by 5 inches and an anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with a silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals and stylised fleur-de-lys markers signed 'Un'o Drew, Johnsons Court, Fleet Street, London', the matted centre with a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the hood with brass finials and with foliate marquetry, thr trunk door with urns of flowers and a lenticle with a conforming plinth 234cm high (excluding finials)
Catalogue Note
John Drew is recorded in Brian Loomes, 'The Early Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700' as born around 1663 and apprenticed to Joseph Knibb for eight years from September 1676 until 1684. £800-1,200
70
A WILLIAM AND MARY WALNUT AND MARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK BY FABIAN ROBIN, LONDON, C.1695 BY FABIAN ROBIN, LONDON, C.1695
the brass eight day movement with five finned pillars, an inside countwheel striking on a bell, with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with a silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals and fleur-de-lys markers and signed Fab' Robin, Londini Fecit' to lower edge, the matted centre with a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture engraved with a triple crown motif, with winged cherub mask spandrels with sculpted steel scroll pierced hands, the flat top hood above a blind fret panel and Solomonic columns and meanderingleaves and flowers, the trunk door with three panels of flowers, leaves and birds centred with a lenticle, with a conforming plinth 207cm high
Catalogue Note
Fabian Robin is noted in Brian Loomes, 'The Early Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700' as essentially being unrecorded in the Clockmakers' Company records or anywhere else, except for an individual of that name being buried at Stepney in 1723. Loomes further notes that Fabian Robin did not sign the oath of allegiance for any livery company in 1697.
£3,000-5,000
71
A WALNUT AND MARQUETRY LONGCASECLOCK
BY JOHN BARROW, LONDON, LATE 17TH CENTURY
the brass eight day movement with five knopped pillars, anchor escapement and internal countwheel striking on a bell, the 11 inch brass dial with a silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals and fleur-de-lys markers, signed 'J-hn Barrow, London fecit', the matted centre with engraved decoration and a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, with winged cherub spandrels, the flat top hood above a blind fret panel and Solomonic columns, the trunk door with panels of floral marquetry with birds and with a lenticle, with a conforming plinth 208.8cm high
Catalogue Note
John Barrow (1657-c.1725) was a distinguished London clockmaker who lived through some of the city's most turbulent times, having been born just before the Great Plague (1665-1666) and surviving the Great Fire of London (1666). He was made free of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers in 1681 and went on to become Master of the Clockmakers' Company in 1714. £4,000-6,000
74
73 NO LOT
A GEORGE III CHINOISERIE DECORATED BLACK JAPANNED TAVERN WALL TIMEPIECE
SIGNED FOR COWLEY, LONDON, C.1780
the four pillar weight-driven movement with a five-wheel train, the anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and tapered plates, the circular cream painted slightly convex wooden dial with Arabic numerals and decorative scroll-pierced brass spade hands. within a black and gilt stepped ogee moulded surround and secured to the drop-trunk case with pegs, the case with side doors behind the dial over gilt signature Cowley, OXFORD STREET' flanked by gilt floral trail painted scroll-outline ears, over concave-topped rectangular door decorated in varying shades of gilt with raised chinoiserie figures within a garden trellis landscape (finish with restoration)
139cm high, 58.5cm wide, 18cm deep
Catalogue Note
A clockmaker with the surname Cowley does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources as working in London during the late 18th century.
£1,000-2,000
A GEORGE III BLACK JAPANNED TAVERN WALL TIMEPIECE UNSIGNED, C. 1780
the unusual four pillar single train weight-driven movement with arched iron plates measuring 10 by 9 inches, the 26 inch circular slightly convex gilt-on-black Roman numeral dial with gilt spade hands, within a stepped ogee moulded surround and secured to the drop-trunk case with pegs, the case with gilt chinoiserie decoration (dial panel repainted)
140cm high, 66cm wide, 19cm deep
£800-1,200
75
A WILLIAM III WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK BY RICHARD FENNELL, KENSINGTON, C.1695 BY KICHAKD FEININELL, KEINSIINGIUIN, C.TOY⊃
the brass eight day movement with four finned and latched pillars and an inside countwheel striking on a bell, with plates measuring 6.75 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch brass dial with a silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals and fleurde-lys markers, signed 'Rich. Fennell, Kensington' to lower, the matted centre with a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, with winged cherub mask spandrels and fine scroll-pierced sculpted blued steel hands, the hood with with an ogee moulded cornice and plain frieze over floral marquetry trail, the trunk with floral bloom decorated convex throat moulding above a door centred with a circular lenticle and with three shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage on an ebonised ground, with half-round edge mouldings, the sides veneered with twin panels within crossbanded borders
210cm high
Provenance
Private collection. Inherited by Mr. & Mrs. Curling Hunter, 9, Westbourne Terrace, London.
76
A WALNUT AND MARQUETRY MONTH-GOING LONGCASE CLOCK
BY SOLOMON BOUQUET, LONDON, LATE 17TH CENTURY
the brass month-going movement with four knopped and finned pillars and
five-wheel trains to an anchor escapement, the strike with a centrally
mounted solid countwheel mounted on the backplate striking on a bell (stand
broken) the lifting piece and hammer arbor mounted on a separate cock to
the frontplate, the 10 inch brass dial with a silvered chapter ring with Roman
and Arabic numerals and fleur-de-lys markers, signed 'S. Bouquett, London
(sic)', the matted centre with a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture and
alarm setting disc to the centre, with winged cherub mask spandrels, the flat
top previously rising hood with a blind fret frieze and Solomonic columns,
with fret side panels, the trunk door inlaid with panels of flowers, leaves and a
bird, with a conforming plinth
198.2cm high
Catalogue Note
Solomon Bouquet, was a Huguenot clockmaker born in 1659, he became free of the Clockmakers' Company by patrimony in 1682. By 1694 he was residing in White's Alley, Grub Street, London and in 1697 he affirmed his loyalty by signing the Clockmaker's Oath of Allegiance. He remained active in the profession until his death in 1727 at the age of 68.
£6,000-8,000
TWO PAIRS OF AMMONITE HALVES
JURASSIC PERIOD
one pair with pyritization, the second pair
with crystallised formations to the
chambers, together with three 'desert
rose'formations (7)
31cm wide (max)
£200-300
78
A GROUP OF SIX AMMONITES
RANGING FROM DEVONIAN TO THE
PALAEOCENE PERIOD
two on rock bases (6)
21cm high, 18cm wide (max)
£200-300
79
FOUR PAIRS OF PYRITIZED
AMMONITES WITH CALCITE
JURASSIC OR MESOZOIC PERIOD
14cm high, 17.5 wide (max) (8)
£100-150
80
TWO MEGALODON TEETH MIOCENE PERIOD 14cm high, 11cm wide (max) (2) £200-300
A GROUP OF AMMONITES
JURASSIC PERIOD
including: two calloceras johnstoni
ammonite and a harpoceras ammonite
nodule, with another two examples (3)
£300-400
A NAPOLEONIC BONE PRISONER OF WAR GAMESBOX
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
of sarcophagus form, the sliding cover and sides with painted watercolour scenes of figures, vases of flowers and buildings, containing fifty-four double ended dominoes, twenty-seven bone playing 'cards', three bone dice and a marker (A lot)
5.3cm high, 25.5cm long, 9.4cm wide
£400-600
84
A FRENCH NAPOLEONIC PRISONER OF WAR BONE
MODEL OF A GUILLOTINE SCENE
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
the tiered platform framework connected by a ladder
surmounted by the guillotine, with prisoner and
executioner/officer and a further figure of an officer, the whole
raised on a footed base
30.5cm high (overall)
C400./00
£400-600
λ83
NAPOLEONIC INTEREST. A RARE ANGLO-CHINESE TORTOISESHELL ETUI
19TH CENTURY
8cm high, 4.2cm wide
the box and cover mounted with a white metal clasp, the exterior carved with two scenes from St. Helena titled 'Napoleon's House' and 'Napoleon's Tomb', interior with four fitted knives
Provenance
The Leonard Fuller Collection. £200-300
88
A LATE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY AND
MARQUETRY KIDNEY SHAPE TABLE
SHERATON REVIVAL, LATE 19TH / EARLY
20TH CENTURY
inlaid with ribbon tied flowers, with a frieze drawer
72.7cm high, 56.5cm wide, 35cm deep
£400-600
91
A GEORGE II WALNUT KNEEHOLE DESK
C.1730
A PAIR OF LATE VICTORIAN WALNUT ADJUSTABLE CANDLESTANDS IN REGENCY STYLE, C.1900 22cm high (28cm max when extended), 15cm diameter (2) Provenance From the collection of the late Peter Fowler, a visionary newspaper publisher who consolidated and expanded regional media in Northern Scotland. £100-200
with cross and feather banding, the quarter veneered top with cusped front corners, above an arrangement of seven drawers, around an arched cupboard, with fluted pilasters 74.7cm high, 76cm wide, 49.5cm deep
Purchased by the current vendor from Paul Clarke at Asprey's in the 1970s.
£200-300
92
A GEORGE II NEEDLEWORK PANEL
worked with gros and petit point with a figure
holding a scythe riding a dragon with attendant
figures, in a later glazed and ebonised frame,
damages
68.5 x 54cm
£100-150
93
A GEORGE II WALNUT STOOL
C.1735
the later drop-in needlework seat, on cabriole legs
and pad feet
44cm high, 35cm wide, 39cm deep
£200-300
94
A MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE
C.1760 AND LATER
the circular tilt-top with a pie crust moulded edge
above a birdcage and a baluster turned stem on
acanthus carved legs
70cm high, 89cm diameter
£300-400
95
A GEORGE II VIRGINIAN WALNUT LOWBOY C.1740
the caddy moulded edge top above three drawers on trefid feet 70.3cm high, 76cm wide, 48.5cm deep
£300-400
96
A FINE WILLIAM AND MARY WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY CABINET ON CHEST
C.1690
inlaid overall with carnations, tulips, roses and birds, with a pair of doors with oval panels enclosing a fitted interior with an arrangement of fourteen drawers around a central door enclosing a vacant recess with a slide-out liner concealing eight secret drawers with original gilt brass drop handles, the base with two short and three long drawers on later bun feet, the sides with arched panels
Provenance
By family repute purchased by the vendors parents from H. W. Keil in the 1960s and by descent.
Catalogue Note
An almost identical cabinet also reputedly purchased from H. W. Keil was sold by Christie's, The Collector: English Furniture, Clocks and Works of Art, 15th November 2017, lot 146 for £43,750 (including premium).
101
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY WING
ARMCHAIR
C.1770-80
on moulded front legs, united by an 'H'
stretcher, on castors, in need of re
upholstering
£200-300
70
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY ENVELOPE
CORNER TABLE
C.1740-50
the twin hinged top revealing a vacant interior
on turned legs and pad feet
71cm high, 91.5cm wide, 46.3cm deep
£200-300 A GEORGE II MAHOGANY TEA TABLE C.1740
the fold-over top on a single gate support 71.5cm high, 81.5cm wide, 39.5cm deep £200-300
100
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND PINE SIDE
TABLE
LATE 18TH CENTURY
with a pair of frieze drawers with oversized
brass handles
72.2cm high, 83.2cm wide, 52.5cm deep
£100-150
1U1
A PAIR OF MAHOGANY AND BRASS
CANDLESTICKS
IN GEORGE III STYLE, 19TH CENTURY
each with an urn shaped nozzle above a
fluted and spiral twist stem (2)
37.7cm high (max)
£200-300
102
A MINIATURE WILLIAM AND MARY OYSTER VENEERED
CHEST
C.1690
104
TWO EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPOD WINE TABLES
C.1760
each with a dished top, above a turned and spiral
twist bowl (2)
66.4cm high, 31cm diameter (max)
£200-300
105
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY PEMBROKE TABLE C.1790
the drop-leaf top with canted corners and tulipwood banding, the frieze drawer with a printed paper label inscribed 'Borough of Nottingham Art Museum', on roller castors 72cm high, 47.5cm wide, 79.3cm deep £50-100
106
A NEAR PAIR OF LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDE TABLES
C.1800-10
each with a three quarter gallery above a frieze drawer, on square tapering legs united by stretchers (2) 83cm high, 104.5cm wide, 52.5cm deep (max)
Provenance
Property from Burghclere House. £100-200
107
AN EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY TEA TABLE
C.1760
with a frieze drawer on moulded legs 71.7cm high, 77.5cm wide, 37.5cm deep
£150-250
108
A CHARLES II WALNUT, OYSTER VENEERED AND MARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK BY THOMAS HARRIS, LONDON, C.1680-85
the brass eight day movement with five finned pillars and an anchor escapement, with an outside
countwheel and striking the quarters, half-hours and hours on three bells, the 10 inch dial with a
silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals and fleur-de-lys markers, the matted centre with
a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, with winged cherub mask spandrels, signed Tho Harris in
ye Strand Fecit', the hood with a scroll, flowerhead and swag surmount centred with a shell, with
ebonised Solomonic columns, the case with a trunk door inlaid with pewter stringing and fruitwoods
and stained and natural bone with an urn of flowers and a bird, with further flowers and a lenticle, the
plinth with a parquetry star, with pendulum and two brass cased weights
204.3cm biah
Catalogue Note
Thomas Harris was a London clockmaker of the Restoration/William and Mary period, working during the important transition from lantern clocks to the sophisticated longcase and spring-driven clocks of the late 17th century. His name is particularly associated with St Dunstan-in-the-West on Fleet Street, where he made the famous public clock installed in 1671. It was installed on the medieval church of St Dunstan-in-the-West and was designed to be visible to people in Fleet Street. Importantly, it had a minute hand. It is commonly described as one of London's earliest — and possibly the first — public clocks with a minute hand. The clock was double-sided and incorporated two striking figures, traditionally known as Gog and Magog, which strike the bells. The original medieval church was subsequently demolished and replaced by the present building. The clock was removed and later installed at a house in Regent's Park before being returned to St Dunstan's in 1935, where it remains. £6,000-8,000
109
IN THE MANNER OF COXED & WOSTER, EARLY 18TH CENTURY
the mulberry or stained field maple veneers with walnut
banding, the interior with an arrangement of pigeonholes and
ripple moulded drawers, one fitted for pens and ink, with a
sliding well cover above two short and two long drawers on
later bracket feet
102cm high, 88.2cm wide, 55.3cm deep
£2,000-3,000
113
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERVING
TABLE
C.1780-90
the slab top with a raised back on fluted
chamfered legs
84cm high, 186.5cm wide, 73cm deep
£400-600
112
A SET OF EIGHT MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS
IN HEPPLEWHITE STYLE, 19TH CENTURY
each upholstered in silk damask and with fluted decoration, comprising:
a pair of open armchairs and six side chairs (8)
£500-800
114
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE SOFA
LATE 18TH CENTURY
with a serpentine back and scroll arms,
upholstered in Guy Goodfellow Cothay striped
linen, on chamfered legs united by stretchers
91.3cm high, 179cm wide, 70cm deep
£1,000-2,000
116
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY DEMI-
LUNE CARD TABLES
C.1780-90
each with a crossbanded fold-over top on paterae
headed square tapering legs and spade feet (2)
73.3cm high, 96.5cm wide, 45.5cm deep
£800-1,200
115
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY COCKPEN
ARMCHAIRS
C.1770
each with a lattice back and arm supports, above
a later needlework stuffed-over seat (2)
£400-600
111 A GILTWOOD PIER MIRROR MID-18TH CENTURY the rectangular plate beneath a crest with a basket of fruit flanked by fruiting foliage 94 x 40cm £200-300
118
117
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY SQUARE WASHSTAND OR BEDSIDE TABLE MID-18TH CENTURY
with a frieze drawer on pad feet
76.2cm high, 35.5cm wide and deep £200-300
OTT
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY
ARMCHAIRS
IN THE MANNER OF JOHN
LINNELL, C.1775-80
each with a moulded frame, carved
with flowerhead paterae and husks,
the rails stamped with initials 'WN',
damages (2)
£100-200
119
A SMALL GEORGE III MAHOGANY
CHEST
LATE 18TH CENTURY
of six graduated drawers
80cm high, 56cm wide, 36cm deep
£300-400
120
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRAY
TOP BEDSIDE COMMODE
LATE 18TH CENTURY
the galleried top pierced with three
handgrips above a pair of doors and a
converted base
79cm high, 52cm wide, 45cm deep
£200-300
124
125 TWO GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPOD WINE TABLES LATE 18TH CENTURY AND LATER each with a dished top on a baluster turned stem (2) 68.3cm high, 44.6cm diameter (max) £200-300
127
A SET OF SEVEN EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS
C.1770
each with a shaped top rail, above a pierced splat and a later needlework drop-in
seat, comprising: a single open armchair and six side chairs (7)
£300-500
128
A FINE GEORGE II MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE
IN THE MANNER OF WILLIAM KENT, C.1740-50
the verde antico marble top above a Vitruvian scroll carved frieze and a ribbon moulding, with a leaf scroll and lambrequin carved apron, on acanthus carved cabriole legs and lion's paw feet
76cm high, 128cm wide, 67.5cm deep
Provenance
Purchased by the current vendor from the Pelham Galleries, 23rd June 1977, as 'A George Il finely carved mahogany side table on cabriole legs, with original fossil top'
Catalogue Note
This handsome side table, of exceptionally robust and sculptural character, belongs to the sophisticated Roman Revival furniture produced during the early years of the George Il period. The boldly articulated apron, enriched with exuberant foliate and lambrequin carving and centred by a finely carved Vitruvian-scroll frieze, reflects the classical vocabulary championed by the 3rd Earl of Burlington and developed with particular theatricality by his protégé, the artist and architect William Kent (1685–1748).
With its Vitruvian frieze, exuberant acanthus ornament and sculptural supports, the present table finds a particularly interesting comparison in a George Il giltwood side table from the collection of the 7th Earl of Lanesborough, sold at Sworders, Fine Interiors, 23 June 2026, lot 9, for £90,000 hammer. The related use of deeply carved classical ornament and the Kentian vocabulary of the frieze and supports provides a compelling comparison for the present example.
£20,000-30,000
THE COMBE SUITE
Combe House is a distinguished Garde I listed Elizabethan country house with medieval origins, the present house having been substantially rebuilt for the Beaumont family in the late 16th century, with the principal range constructed in 1572. In 1615 the estate passed to the Putt family, who remained at Combe for more than two centuries.
The house was successively enlarged and remodelled, notably during the 17th and 18th centuries, and retains an important sequence of architectural fabric and interiors reflecting the history of an established Devon landed family. Amongits later occupants was Thomas Putt (1722-1787), whose tenure saw significant alterations to the house. Following the death of Thomas Putt in 1844, the estate passed by inheritance to his sister Margaretta Putt, wife of the Reverend Henry Marker, and subsequently descended through the Marker family.
The Combe Suite comprises a pair of George Il library armchairs, two pairs of side chairs and a stool, together with a pair of George Il walnut side tables. They feature in an article by Christopher Hussey for Country Life in June 1955 where they are visible in-situ in the interiors of Combe.
129
129
A FINE PAIR OF GEORGE II MAHOGANY LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS
ATTRIBUTED TO PAUL SAUNDERS, C.1755-60
each with a padded back and seat, covered with later floral needlework, the arms carved with leaves and cabochons, on scroll and leaf carved cabriole legs, terminating in cabochon toes (2)
95cm high, 79cm wide, 80.5cm deep
Provenance
Almost certainly commissioned by Thomas Putt (1722-87) for Combe House, Gittisham, Devon and by descent.
See Country Life, 16th June 1955, 'Combe, Devon-Il The Home of Mr. Richard Marker' by Christopher Hussey, for a photograph of the Great Hall with one of the present chairs in-situ.
Catalogue Note
Combe House, Gittisham
Thomas Putt, known as "Black Tom" Putt, was the owner of Combe House, Gittisham, Devon, from 1757 until his death in 1787. A barrister by profession and member of the longstanding Putt family of Combe Thomas Putt was responsible for the late-18th-century refurbishment of parts of Combe House, carried out to a notably high standard, as well as the development of its gardens and pleasure grounds, it is believed that it was in this period that the Combe suite was commissioned.
Paul Saunders (1722-1771)
Paul Saunders was one of the leading London upholsterers, cabinet-makers and tapestry-makers of the mid-Georgian period. Apprenticed to the upholsterer Michael Bradshaw in 1738, Saunders subsequently established himself in Soho, entering into partnership with George Smith Bradshaw. By the 1750s, his workshop had become an important source of fashionable furniture and furnishings for the aristocratic interiors of England. Based in Soho Square, Saunders supplied suites of seat furniture in the fashionable Rococo and French taste to distinguished clients including the 3rd Viscount Weymouth at Longleat, the 1st Earl of Leicester at Holkham Hall and the 2nd Earl of Egremont at Petworth House. Saunders was appointed Tapestry Maker to His Majesty George Ill in 1757 and subsequently held offices within the Great Wardrobe.
£20,000-30,000
130
A PAIR OF GEORGE II WALNUT SIDE TABLES C.1740
each with a white and grey veined marble top with a moulded edge, above a plain frieze on hocked cabriole legs and hoof feet (2) 78.5cm high, 113cm wide, 61cm deep
Provenance
Probably commissioned by William Thomas Putt (1725-97) for Combe House, Gittisham, Devon and by descent. See Country Life, 16th June 1955, 'Combe, Devon-II The Home of Mr. Richard Marker' by Christopher Hussey, for a photograph of the Dining Room (now Morning Room) with one of the tables in-situ.
Catalogue Note
William Thomas Putt (1725-97) was an 18th century clergyman and squire of the Combe Estate, he obtained a BCL in 1751.
£3,000-5,000
131
A MAHOGANY STOOL
IN THE MANNER OF PAUL SAUNDERS, C.1755-60 the later needlework seat decorated with flowers, with initials 'BM', on leaf and cartouche carved front legs terminating in cabochon toes 44.7cm high, 104cm wide, 63cm deep
Provenance
Almost certainly commissioned by Thomas Putt (1722- 87) for Combe House, Gittisham, Devon and by descent. See Country Life, 16th June 1955, 'Combe, Devon-II The Home of Mr. Richard Marker' by Christopher Hussey. £4,000-6,000
£4,000-6,000
A PAIR OF GEORGE II
MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS
ATTRIBUTED TO PAUL
SAUNDERS, C.1755-60
each with a padded back and
seat, covered with later
fabric, on leaf carved and
scroll cabriole legs
terminating on cabochon
scroll toes, the back legs also
partially carved (2) Provenance
Almost certainly
commissioned by Thomas
Putt (1722-87) for Combe
House, Gittisham, Devon and by descent.
See Country Life, 16th June 1955, 'Combe, Devon-II The Home of Mr. Richard Marker' by Christopher Hussey, for a photograph of the north west corner of the Hall with one of the present chairs in-situ.. £6,000-10,000
133
A PAIR OF GEORGE II MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO PAUL SAUNDERS, C.1755-60 each with a padded back and seat, covered with later needlework, on leaf carved and scroll cabriole legs terminating on cabochon scroll toes, the back legs also partially carved (2)
Provenance
Almost certainly
commissioned by Thomas
Putt (1722-87) for Combe
House, Gittisham, Devon and by descent.
See Country Life, 16th June 1955, 'Combe, Devon-II The Home of Mr. Richard Marker by Christopher Hussey, for a photograph of the north west corner of the Hall with one of the present chairs in-situ. £6,000-10,000
137
134
A VICTORIAN BRASS WOODSMAN
DOORSTOP
19TH CENTURY
the iron weighted base numbered 6782'
38cm high
£150-200
135
A CORNISH SERPENTINE DOORSTOP
LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY
with a brass ring handle
18cm high
£100-150
138
136
A BRASS CHERUB DOORSTOP
PROBABLY BY PEERAGE, EARLY 20TH
CENTURY
the iron weighted base indistinctly stamped
48.3cm high
£100-150
137
A CORNISH SERPENTINE DOORSTOP
LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY
with a brass ring handle
22.8cm high
£150-200
139
138
A VICTORIAN BRASS DOG DOORSTOP
19TH CENTURY
the hound seated on an iron base
30.5cm high
£100-150
139
A CORNISH SERPENTINE DOORSTOP
LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY
the based lined with marbled paper
20cm high
£100-150
AN EARLY GEORGE III POLISHED STEEL AND CAST IRON FIREGRATE
AFTER A DESIGN BY THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, C.1760-70 AND LATER
the back with a Rococo crest, the front decorated with Gothic arches, the backplate
probably later
90.5cm high, 81cm wide, 33cm deep
Catalogue Note
This firegrate matches a design in the third edition of Thomas Chippendale's 'Gentleman & Cabinet-Maker's Director'; it is on pl.CXC and is the most overtly 'Gothick' of his eight designs for 'Stove Grates'.
£4,000-6,000
142
A PAIR OF CARVED MARBLE GARDEN MODELS OF LIONS
19TH CENTURY
each crouching holding an oval shield (2)
74.5cm high, 29cm wide, 60cm deep
£500-800
141
A PAIR OF GILT BRONZE FIRE DOGS
IN GEORGE II STYLE
each with an urn finial above shells, scrolls and leaves (2)
53.5cm high, 23cm wide, 25cm deep
£200-300
143
A LEAD GARDEN URN
IN 18TH CENTURY STYLE, POSSIBLY BY THE BULBECK FOUNDRY, 19TH
CENTURY
with a pair of caryatid handles, the body decorated with a mask
47.3cm high, 58cm wide
£300-500
144
A VICTORIAN BRASS AND IRON STICKSTAND
LATE 19TH CENTURY
with six divisions and a lift-out liner
61.5cm high, 31cm wide, 19.5cm deep
£200-300
145
A SET OF THREE EARLY VICTORIAN
POLISHED STEEL FIRE TOOLS
MID-19TH CENTURY
each with a brass handle and a spiral twist stem,
comprising: a pair of tongs and two pokers,
unusally fitted in a stained deal case (4)
8.5cm high, 86cm wide, 18.5cm deep (the case)
£100-150
146
A VICTORIAN CAST IRON FIREGRATE
LATE 19TH CENTURY
decorated with scrolls, leaves and a Greenman
mask, on eagle's talon front feet
71.5cm high, 72cm wide, 42cm deep
£200-300
147
A VICTORIAN CAST IRON MODEL OF A
RAMPANT LION
MID-19TH CENTURY
with a bronzed finish and on a brass base,
possibly originally an andiron
35.8cm high
£200-300
19TH CENTURY
each with a ribbed body and a brass swing
handle, one with a brass liner (2)
32cm high, 30cm diameter (max)
£200-300
151
POSSIBLY RETAILED BY LIBERTY'S, FIRST HALF 2OTH CENTURY
of typical slatted form, with an ivorene trade label inscribed 'Castles Shipbreaking Co. Ltd
90cm high, 138.5cm wide, 58cm deep
Catalogue Note
Castles Shipbreaking Co. Ltd were famously known for recycling teak and oak timber from dismantled Royal Navy warships into garden and household furniture.
£500-700
150
A LEAD GARDEN FIGURE OF A YOUNG BOY
EARLY 2OTH CENTURY
holding a swan or a goose
59cm high
£400-600
151
A LEAD GARDEN BIRD BATH
20TH CENTURY
depicting a seated cherub on a shell supported by
a pair of dolphins
57cm high
£300-500
152
A LEATHER AND BRASS CLUB FENDER
LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY
with tan leather upholstery
48cm high, 152cm wide, 65cm deep
£600-800
JJT
A FRENCH BRASS AND POLISHED STEEL
ADJUSTABLE FENDER
19TH CENTURY
decorated with cherubs, lappets and rosettes
25cm high, 111.5cm wide (closed)
£200-400
154
A GEORGE III BRASS SERPENTINE FENDER
LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with pierced and engraved decoration with
scrolling foliage and with pairs of lions flanking
crowned urns
19cm high, 127cm wide, 25cm deep
£150-200
155
A REGENCY BRASS FENDER
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with pierced and gadrooned decoration
17.7cm high, 122cm wide, 26cm deep
£100-150
156
A POLISHED STEEL FIRE FENDER
20TH CENTURY
with scrolling leaf decoration
28.5cm high, 140.3cm wide, 35.7cm deep
£200-300
A VICTORIAN GILT BRASS FIRE FENDER
LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY
the railed front centred with a female mask, with
registration mark
30.5cm high, 151cm wide, 48cm deep
£200-300