fine art

A pair of late 19th century Samson porcelain figures, in the Derby style, each bearing gold anchor mark, polychrome. Height 9.5 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £300 - £400

A pair of late 19th century Samson porcelain figures, in the Derby style, gentleman standing reading a book and companion. Height 7 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £200 - £300

A pair of late 19th century Samson porcelain figures, seated lady and gentleman, the lady with lamb. Height 6.75 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £200 - £300

A pair of late 19th century Samson porcelain figures, in the Derby style, lady with letter and soldier with drum, polychrome, gold anchor mark. Height 6.5 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £200 - £300

A pair of late 19th century Samson porcelain figures, polychrome, gentleman seated with basket of flowers and companion. Height 6 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £200 - £300

A pair of late 19th century Samson porcelain figures, gentleman with basket of fruit and companion, polychrome, gold anchor. Height 5.5 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £200 - £300

A Royal Doulton figurine, "Old Lavender Seller" HN1492.

Sold for £160

A Staffordshire figure group, 19th century, "The Sailors Return", enamel colours. Height 9 ins.

Sold for £85

A pair of late 19th century Samson figure groups, each of a Blackamoor with camel, polychrome, gold anchor mark. Height 3 ins.

Estimated: £80 - £120

A pair of late 19th century Capodimonte miniature figures, seated lady and gentleman, polychrome, printed mark to base. Height 2.5 ins.

Estimated: £30 - £50

Two pairs of late 19th century Samson porcelain figures, polychrome, each with gold anchor mark. Height 3 ins.

Estimated: £100 - £150

A pair of 19th century Continental porcelain sweetmeat baskets, in the Dresden style, male and female, polychrome. Length 12 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £350 - £450

An Aynsley porcelain dessert service, comprising comport, two serving dishes and six plates, all of shaped outline with gilt border, gilding and painted with rose sprays, green printed mark to base.

Estimated: £250 - £350

A Royal Doulton figurine, "Daydreams" registered number 907474.

Sold for £25

A Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase, small form, decorated with panels of figures and flowers and with red character mark to base. Height 3.5 ins.

Sold for £20

A 19th century Derby style figure, lady holding basket and goose decorated in polychrome and bearing faux Derby mark verso. Height 9 ins.

Sold for £30

A late 19th century Russian engraved glass sphere, with ship to one side and building verso. Diameter approximately 4 ins.

Sold for £55

A late 18th century Austrian or German ale glass, with coat of arms and raised on a circular spreading foot. Height 7 ins.

Sold for £120

A collection of six 18th and 19th century glasses, various. Heights from 4 ins to 5 ins.

Sold for £30

A collection of eleven pieces of Oriental blue and white ware, including two T'ung Chih wine cups, a T'ung Chih ink bottle, lidded and pierced pot-pourri holder, lidded dragon vase, two paint mixing vessels, Willow patterned caddy, two lidded jars and small vase.

Sold for £50

An early 20th century Chinese polychrome ginger jar, decorated with warriors and with printed seal mark to base. Height 8.5 ins.

Estimated: £50 - £80

Three Chinese tankards, one blue and white with wicker handle, another polychrome and a third decorated in Imari colours. Heights from 5 ins to 6 ins.

Estimated: £30 - £50

A pair of late 19th century Chinese blue and white lidded ginger jars, decorated with buildings, lakes and mountains. Height 7 ins.

Estimated: £50 - £80

Three Imari vases, one club shaped and decorated with birds and chrysanthemums, one lidded and decorated with panels of chrysanthemums and buildings, the third with foliate panels. Heights from 7.5 ins to 12 ins.

Sold for £42

A collection of 19th century blue and white transfer printed wares, including stag pattern soap dish with cover, cream jug, two egg cups, Ridgways sauce boat, lidded dish and Cauldon Ware shallow dish.

Estimated: £30 - £50

Four Oriental items, Cantonese plate, diameter 9.75 ins, Chinese blue and white plate, early 19th century, diameter 9 ins, Kutani stand, diameter 8 ins, and Chinese crackleware bowl with four character mark to base, diameter 7.25 ins.

Estimated: £40 - £60

A Dresden porcelain figure group, female with fruiting vine with cherub looking on, blue crossed swords mark and inscribed "1716". Height 13 ins.

Sold for £38

A Continental porcelain centrepiece, female figure with cherubs, swan and chariot, polychrome. Height 10 ins.

Sold for £95

A Japanese Fukagawa vase, decorated with panels of birds, chrysanthemums and blossom in typical Imari colours. Height 9.25 ins.

Sold for £170

A late 19th century figurine, gentleman with lambs at foot, probably Samsons of Paris and with gold anchor mark. Height 7.5 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £75

A 19th century Derby figure, male standing, decorated in pastel shades and with puce printed mark to base. Height 9 ins.

Estimated: £70 - £100

A pair of 19th century Majolica urns, probably English and in the style of George Jones, each with detachable lid, lobed body, moulded with fruit and raised on a square base. Height 27 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £350 - £450

A pair of Etling opalescent glass dishes, Pineapple pattern, stamped "Etling, France". Each diameter 6 ins.

Sold for £75

Two Oriental teapots, one squat the other rectangular, each with impressed seal mark. Heights 6.5 ins and 3 ins respectively.

Estimated: £70 - £100

Three 19th century Chinese porcelain dishes, each polychrome. Diameters from 6.5 ins to 9 ins.

Sold for £160

A pair of Chinese blue and white vases, decorated with figures, each bearing Kangshi mark but from a later period. Height 16 ins.

Sold for £190

Two pieces of late 19th century glassware, ewer, blue with bird decoration, and vase with dragonflies and foliage. Heights 11 ins and 8 ins respectively.

Estimated: £60 - £80

A Belleek latticework basket, of shaped outline, impressed mark "Belleek, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland". Width 5.5 ins.

Sold for £65

A pair of blue and white Chinese vases, late 20th century, each with metal handle to lid and with bodies decorated with fish and foliage. Height 16 ins.

Sold for £190

A pair of blue and white Chinese garden seats, last quarter 20th century, decorated with panels of birds, cherry blossom and chrysanthemums. Height 17.5 ins, width 12 ins.

Sold for £190

An early 19th century New Hall tea service, decorated with fruiting vines to blue and white ground, comprising teapot, lidded sucrier with stand, five cups, six saucers, bowl and cream jug (see illustration).

Sold for £380

A 19th century vase and cover, probably Coalport, with figural terminal to the pierced lid, with Rococo handles and floral encrustations, with handpainted landscape panel and foliate panel verso, polychrome. Height 15 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £300 - £500

A 19th century vase and cover, possibly Meissen, globular, with floral encrustation, naturalistic handles and bearing crossed swords mark. Height 9 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £450

A collection of 19th century Staffordshire wares, Toby jug, two seated gentleman, female figure with dog and sheep.

Sold for £120

An early 19th century Staffordshire figure group, two men agreeing a transaction, polychrome. Height 7 ins.

Sold for £180

A large pair of 19th century Staffordshire Greyhound type dogs, black spotted, each with hare at foot. Height 9.5 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £450

A pair of 19th century Staffordshire hounds, brown and white, each with gilt chain and raised on oval blue glazed base. Height 5.5 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £220

A pair of 19th century Staffordshire black spotted dogs, with gilt collars and chains and raised on oval blue glazed bases. Height 5.25 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £180

Two pairs of 19th century Staffordshire miniature dogs, black and white and brown and white. Each height 3.25 ins.

Sold for £85

A pair of 19th century Staffordshire Spaniels, of small size, brown and cream. Height 5.25 ins.

Sold for £40

A large pair of German vases, relief moulded with masks and floral sprays and with mythical fish handles, stamped to the base "W.S. & S.". Height 14.5 ins.

Estimated: £80 - £120

A pair of Edwardian ruby flash glass flasks, decorated with fruiting vine and with faceted cut bodies. Height 13 ins.

Sold for £75

A pair of 19th century Chinese garden seats, of small proportions, decorated with floral sprays and pierced, late 19th century. Height 13 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £500

A St. Louis perfume bottle with stopper, cranberry and green glass, mottled and heightened with gilding, with St. Louis mark to ground pontil base. Height 7.75 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £380

A pair of Royal Doulton cabinet plates, retailed by Tiffany & Co., New York, handpainted roses to centre and blue and gilt border. Diameter 8.75 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £480

A collection of Royal Worcester porcelain, comprising pair of club shaped vases, height 7 ins, two jugs, each height 7 ins, all with puce marks, circa 1900.

Sold for £110

A collection of seven pieces of Royal Worcester, flat back jug, cauldron and five lidded jars, with both green and puce marks (see illustration).

Sold for £280

Bessie Gibson (1868-1961) Australian, a Pre-Raphaelite period painted porcelain plaque, "The Maiden". 20 ins x 12 ins, framed, signed and dated 1888 (see illustration).

Sold for £2100

A Chinese blue and white vase on wooden stand, with Kangshi mark but of a later period. Height including stand 20 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £180

A near pair of 19th century Mary Gregory type flasks, cranberry glass with stoppers, loop handles and painted in enamels with a boy and girl to the dimpled body. Height 10 ins.

Sold for £80

Two 19th century Gaudy Welsh pieces, a two handled mug and jug. Heights 5 ins and 5.75 ins respectively.

Sold for £25

A 19th century Parian bust, "Admiral Sir William Parker KCB" by Josiah Pitts, London 1853. Height 9.5 ins.

Sold for £580

A pair of 19th century Cantonese ice pails, decorated in typical Canton colours, with detachable lids and interior secondary lid and allover decorated with panels of figures. Height 11 ins, maximum width 11 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £4400

A pair of 18th century Chinese vases, blue and white, decorated with cherry blossom. Height 9.5 ins.

Estimated: £1000 - £1500

A Chinese flambe glazed baluster vase. Height 13.5 ins.

Estimated: £500 - £800

A Vasart coloured glass bowl, wave pattern in green, blue and pink, inscribed "Vasart". Diameter 14 ins.

Sold for £90

A Continental porcelain figure, female sculptor, standing pose. Height 9 ins.

Sold for £50

A Victorian blue glass vase, with applied figural panel, young girl by well. Height 16.5 ins.

Sold for £260

A set of eight early 19th century coffee cups and saucers, each with gilt rim and floral sprays, probably Caughley.

Sold for £20

A large terracotta urn. Height 29 ins.

Sold for £80

A pair of late 19th century porcelain portrait plaques, possibly Vienna, with pierced metal circular frames with traces of gilding. Diameter 12.25 ins.

Estimated: £300 - £400

A pair of Eastern decorative vases, with filigree work overlay. Height 30 ins.

Sold for £320

A pair of 19th century Mary Gregory style blue glass vases, each decorated with female figure wearing a shawl. Height 11.5 ins.

Estimated: £150 - £250

A set of twelve Chinese rice bowls, blue and white, circa 1935. Diameter 4.5 ins.

Estimated: £50 - £80

A Royal Doulton figure, "The Master" HN2325.

Sold for £60

An 18th century Chinese vase, decorated in Famille Verte pallet with birds flowers and figures in landscape.

Sold for £180

A Flight Barr and Barr Worcester beaker, inscribed "N'oublievan Jamais" in green and puce with gilded decoration, circa 1800.
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Sold for £100

A pair of 19th century Bohemian glass lustres, cranberry with milk glass overlay foliate panels highlighted with gilding, with faceted glass droppers. Height 10.25 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £1400

A Royal Doulton 1937 Coronation cup, 84/2000, George VI and Elizabeth. Height 10.25 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £240

A pair of late 19th century Chinese vases, Cantonese, decorated with panels of figures, birds and foliage and with moulded dog handles. Height 14 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £380

A pair of late 19th century Japanese chargers, iron red, white and gilt, square seal and character marks verso. Diameter 14.5 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £350 - £450

A 19th century Cantonese vase, with flared rim, applied dog and lizards to the neck and decorated with figures and foliage in typical Canton colours. Height 24.5 ins.

Estimated: £250 - £300

A large Chinese porcelain figure, of a Male Immortal in standing pose. Height 31 ins.

Estimated: £120 - £180

A pair of Victorian cranberry glass lustres, complete with faceted glass drops, circa 1880. Height 14.5 ins.

Estimated: £250 - £300

A pair of late 19th century Chinese earthenware vases, each with green glaze to buff body over-painted with birds and foliate heightened with gold lacquer, character marks to base. Height 12 ins.

Sold for £95

A 19th century Bohemian green glass lustre, with white overlay glass panels decorated in polychrome with floral sprays and heightened with gilding, complete with faceted glass drops. Height 12 ins.

Sold for £140

A Victorian milk glass vase, with portrait panel with foliate surround. Height 14 ins.

Estimated: £80 - £120

A Victorian Bohemian cranberry glass vase, with milk glass overlay foliate panel heightened with gilding. Height 17.5 ins.

Estimated: £300 - £400

A pair of Victorian amber glass lustres, with faceted glass drops, with cut glass sconces, knopped stems and spreading feet. Height 17 ins.

Estimated: £350 - £450

A late 18th/early 19th century Chinese blue and white plate, decorated with fence and buildings in landscape. Width 16 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £150 - £200

A late 19th century Imari plaque, decorated with panels of storks and landscapes in typical Imari colours. Diameter 18 ins.

Sold for £60

A collection of five Oriental plates, four early 19th century polychrome and one blue and white. Diameters from 9 ins to 10 ins.

Sold for £70

Three 19th century glass salts, oval, together with another cut glass salt, circular.

Sold for £20

A Royal Worcester figurine, "Madelaine" 1967.

Sold for £42

A Royal Doulton character jug, "Field Marshall Smuts", The Right Honourable J.C. Smuts Prime Minister of The Union of South Africa and Commander in Chief South African Forces (see illustration).

Estimated: £300 - £500

A Whitehaven Pottery darning egg, transfer printed with a Great Northern Diver and verso figures by a wall. Length 5 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £1050

Two Lladro figurines, girl with goose and young girl. Heights 9.5 ins and 8.5 ins respectively.

Sold for £50

Three Lladro pieces, polar bear, young girl with lamb and cup and saucer. Heights from 6.5 ins to 3 ins.

Sold for £48

A pair of first period Worcester tea bowls, each with moulded body, polychrome and decorated with floral sprays and insects and with tower in landscape to interior, open crescent mark to base. Diameter 3 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £240

A Minton Chinoiserie jardiniere, blue with black transfer overlay, circa 1845, full marks.

Sold for £58