fine art

A collection of Continental silver items, cake slice, sugar scoop, two Sterling silver and enamelled spoons and seven small pieces of English and Continental silver flatware.

Estimated: £40 - £60

Two silver and mother of pearl fruit knives.

Sold for £28

Two silver handled button hooks.

Estimated: £30 - £50

A George III silver teapot, London 1794, maker "Michl Plummer", 618 grams gross

Sold for £300

A Chinese silver tea service, comprising sugar basin, milk jug and teapot and with accompanying tray. Tea service marked beneath with characters marks and the initials "M.K. 95" and with other character marks, probably Hong Kong, circa 1895. The tray with character marks. Teapot length 8.25 ins, tray length 14.25 ins, tea service weight 992 grams, tray weight 790 grams, combined weight 1782 grams (see illustration).

Sold for £3400

An oak canteen of silver plated cutlery, Elkington "Monarchy" pattern", twelve place settings, two drawers, circa 1930. NOTE - Some of the cutlery is still in its original tissue paper and has clearly barely been used.

Sold for £500

A pair of silver plated ice buckets, campana shaped, each with carrying handle. Height 10 ins.

Sold for £80

A silver plated on copper oval casket, with later faux tortoiseshell veneers. Width 6.75 ins.

Sold for £170

A 19th century silver plated on copper casket, with later faux tortoiseshell veneer and enamelled medallion to the centre. Width 5 ins.

Sold for £150

A Victorian cylindrical silver plated casket, with later shagreen covering. Diameter 4.75 ins.

Sold for £95

A pair of 18th century silver plated on copper Matthew Boulton candlesticks, each with detachable sconce and each bearing the Matthew Boulton mark, circa 1790. Height 9.75 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £400 - £600

A pair of silver candlesticks, Birmingham 1904, loaded bases. Height 6 ins.

Sold for £95

A cut glass and silver mounted biscuit barrel, the lid lifting via a handle and chain mechanism, circa 1900. Height 11 ins, width 11 ins.

Estimated: £120 - £180

A pair of miniature silver coloured photograph frames, with pierced borders, easel backs, oval. Height 4 ins.

Estimated: £40 - £60

A George III silver cream jug, London 1803, 113 grams. Height 4.25 ins.

Sold for £80

A small pair of Chinese silver pagodas, circa 1900, height 9 cm, together with a small pair of Chinese silver miniature vases, each stamped with character marks, height 7 cm.

Sold for £80

A collection of silver plated wares, comprising muffin dish, lemon squeezer, toast rack, two cream jugs, wine pourer, funnel, sugar basin and cream jug, spirit kettle and three dressing table jars.

Estimated: £40 - £60

A cut glass inkwell, of square form, with silver plated mount with enamelled dog head portrait to lid. Width 2.75 ins.

Sold for £42

An oak cased canteen of silver plated cutlery, with serpentine front and containing twelve place settings, principally complete, one table fork missing and other small items.

Sold for £80

Five silver pencils and a 925 silver heart shaped Vesta case.

Sold for £75

An amber glass scent bottle, faceted, with silver coloured metal mount and interior glass stopper. Height 96 mm.

Sold for £130

A Walker & Hall silver salver, raised on four short ball feet, Sheffield 1944, 690 grams. Width 10.25 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £230

A silver tankard, Sheffield 1926, 336 grams. Height 3.5 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £160

Six silver coffee spoons, Sheffield 1947, 90 grams, together with a pair of silver Apostle tongs, 12 grams, and a small silver presentation cup, 57 grams.

Estimated: £40 - £60

A baby's silver teether, silver and mother of pearl, inscribed with date of birth and passing, Chester 1924.

Estimated: £50 - £80

An Edwardian silver handled button hook and shoehorn, the handles repousse decorated, Birmingham 1914, cased.

Estimated: £25 - £50

A pair of 19th century Cloisonne vases, bottle shaped, with grey ground decorated with birds and flowers. Height 9.5 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £480

An early 20th century microscope, by E. Leitz, number 72251, dated 1903, cased. Case height 12.5 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £120

Four Bank of England notes, framed, £1 Peppiatt, £1 L.K. O'Brien, 10 shilling Peppiatt and 10 shilling E.S. Deale.

Sold for £60

A fine pair of Georgian portrait miniatures, on ivory, lady and gentleman, each oval in metal frames with engraved and initialled backs. Image size 60 mm x 50 mm, frame height 110 mm (see illustration).

Sold for £780

A late 18th/early 19th century portrait miniature, a young lady, three quarter profile, painted on ivory and in gold coloured metal frame with hair back. Image size 58 mm x 45 mm (see illustration).

Sold for £500

A late 19th/early 20th century portrait miniature, lady wearing a tiara, in pressed metal frame. Image size 80 mm x 60 mm (see illustration).

Sold for £70

A Victorian miniature frame, tortoiseshell and silver, the silver hallmarked London 1875. 17 cm x 9.5 cm.

Sold for £200

An Edwardian mahogany torchere.

Sold for £80

A Georgian portrait miniature, gentleman in frock coat, oval, on ivory, in gold coloured metal frame. 50 mm x 37 mm.

Sold for £170

An Edwardian portrait miniature, Lord Nelson, signed "Latour", in piano key ivory frame. Frame 13 cm x 11 cm.

Sold for £40

A pair of early 20th century portrait miniatures painted on ivory, Lady Townsend and Miss Linberg. Each 80 mm x 62 mm, in ivory frame.

Sold for £50

A 19th century brass and mahogany three drawer telescope, by Dixey, London. Length open 15 ins.

Sold for £48

A Treen coaster casket, cylindrical, holding six coasters. Diameter of casket 5.25 ins.

Sold for £80

A jadeite model of a Chinese lion. Height 5 ins, length 6 ins.

Sold for £160

A 19th century Continental timepiece, with jewelled brass case, the dial with Roman numerals and the clock raised on an enamelled and jewelled stand. Height 6 ins.

Sold for £110

An Edwardian portrait miniature, painted on ivory, female figure wearing necklace, oval, in heavy brass frame. Image size 60 mm x 45 mm (see illustration).

Sold for £300

A 19th century Continental portrait miniature on porcelain, young girl wearing plumed hat, in ivory frame with hanger. Image size 90 mm x 70 mm.

Sold for £20

A late Victorian portrait miniature, young girl with long blonde hair, on ivory, oval, in gold coloured metal frame. Image size 40 mm x 30 mm.

Sold for £120

A 19th century portrait miniature, rectangular, lady wearing bonnet painted on card, 80 mm x 62 mm, together with two further portrait miniatures (both badly faded).

Sold for £110

Two 19th century turned hardwood Cumberland cats. Width 20 ins and 17 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £80

A pair of oak coopered jugs, copper bound, late 19th century. Height 16 ins.

Sold for £45

A coopered measure, stained wood. Height 12.5 ins, diameter 10.5 ins.

Sold for £28

A postcard album containing 102 cards, including rodeo riders, "Cowboys at Lunch" and 22 native American postcards, including "Indian Chiefs and Their Wigwam", "Indian Medicine Men", "Havasupai Indian Girl", "Hopi Woman Weaving", "Oraibi Arizona" and others.

Sold for £280

A late 19th century cast iron fire basket, with demi-lune back and brass terminals to left and right. Width 34 ins, height 26 ins.

Sold for £260

Three 19th century novelty tortoise desk accessories, bell, inkwell and ashtray. Each approximately 7.75 ins long (see illustration).

Estimated: £400 - £600

A pair of 19th century spelter Cavaliers, each on horseback and raised on a naturalistic moulded rectangular base. Height 21 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £250 - £300

Two Australian boomerangs, first half 20th century, lengths 29 ins and 26 ins, together with a hardwood club, a carved wooden tribal mask and tribal vessel.

Estimated: £150 - £200

Three carriage lamps, painted metal, comprising a pair and one.

Sold for £30

A Chinese Buddha figure, red lacquered stone. Height 15 ins.

Estimated: £150 - £200

A pair of Oriental bronze vases, with dragon handles and relief moulded bodies. Height 12 ins.

Estimated: £70 - £100

An Oriental bronze vase, decorated in relief with birds and foliage and copper and silver coloured metals. Height 14.5 ins.

Estimated: £70 - £100

Two African earthenware bowls. Heights 4.5 ins and 5 ins.

Estimated: £40 - £60

Three early 20th century Oriental carved ivory figures, two male one female. Heights from 7 ins to 6 ins.

Estimated: £40 - £60

A set of wrought iron meat hooks, 19th century, with suspensions chain. Width approximately 20 ins.

Estimated: £70 - £100

Two lighters, Dunhill, height 4.25 ins, and another "Polaire of Paris" with timepiece, height 4 ins.

Sold for £90

A 19th century oil lamp, with brass Corinthian column, raised on a stepped square plinth base and with clear glass reservoir and amber tinted shade.

Sold for £320

A 19th century brass oil lamp, with opaque white glass reservoir, column base and opaque domed shade.

Sold for £150

Two Pobjoy Mint Concorde limited edition medals, 22 ct gold on Sterling silver, "First Passenger Flight London to Washington 1976" and "First Flight by Queen Elizabeth II 1977".

Sold for £55

No lot.

A Burmese sword, with thread bound handle, wooden scabbard and rope carrying handle. Length 35 ins.

Estimated: £50 - £80

A light fitting, manufactured from a 19th century cooking implement.

Estimated: £100 - £150

A Bulmers History & Directory of Cumberland 1901, together with History & Directory of West Cumberland 1883, The Citadel & English Gate Carlisle in 1745, Jollies Cumberland Guide & Directory 1811 Michael Moon 1995 and History & Directory of West Cumberland 1901 Michael Moon.

Sold for £170

A Victorian mahogany bagatelle table, with scoring apertures to left and right. Width 24 ins, length closed 42 ins.

Estimated: £70 - £100

A case of stuffed English partridge, cock, hen and two chicks, with watercolour landscape behind, in oak case. Width 24 ins, height 20 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £280

A German terrestrial globe "Raths Politisher Erdglobus", Prof. Doctor A. Krause, circa 1900, raised in a mahogany cradle with turned column and three downswept legs. Globe diameter 12 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £650

A late 19th century Swiss musical box, with inlaid case and with 6 inch comb playing eight airs. Case width 17 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £280

A First World Ward military telescope, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co., London 1915, renovated for the SMRC, brass and leather. Length open 29.5 ins.

Sold for £75

A collection of 19th century lace bobbins, 29 bone with beads, 36 wooden with beads, 3 without and 2 broken, together with three strips of antique parchment, various templates, pins and one volume "Beginning Bobbin Lace" by Gillian Dye, etc. (see illustration).

Sold for £300

A Victorian brass and copper coal receiver, with lion mask carrying handles and armorial shield to front. Diameter 16 ins.

Sold for £40

A 19th century brass box, in the Gothic style, relief moulded with religious figures. Width 8.5 ins.

Estimated: £100 - £150

An Italian carved marble figure, a child seated on a barrel. Height approximately 22 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £400 - £600

A pair of late 19th century Chinese bronze vases, each with leaf handle and relief moulded body decorated with birds and chrysanthemums and raised on circular bases. Height 15 ins.

Estimated: £200 - £300

A 19th century mother of pearl folding card case, with interior silkwork divisions and silver coloured metal cartouche. 4.25 ins x 3.25 ins.

Sold for £52

A 19th century portrait miniature, young man, oval. 3 ins x 2.5 ins, in faux tortoiseshell frame.

Estimated: £120 - £180

A 19th century bronze figure, a rearing stallion. Height 18 ins.

Sold for £240

A large Chinese wooden carving of Guan Yin, in seated pose, traces of original paintwork. Height 31 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £1000

A large Chinese wooden carving of Guan Yin, in seated pose, with faded original paintwork. Height 33 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £1000

A sandstone statue, Kmar, Thailand, 20th century. Height 29 ins including plinth.

Estimated: £200 - £300

A pair of 19th century bronze figure groups, emblematic of spring and autumn and each raised on a circular rouge marble base. Height 11 ins, width 10.5 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £1000 - £1500

A Hornby O gauge train set, Number 601 Goods Set, in original box. L.N.E.R. tender engine, wagon etc.

Estimated: £100 - £120

A Trix Twin Railway Set, with tender, locomotive, coaches etc., boxed.

Estimated: £40 - £60

A 1920's Hauser Elastolin toy castle, composite, with wooden opening base. Width 19 ins.

Sold for £60

A 19th century Anglo Indian card case, with intricate ivory and micromosaic inlay. 3 ins x 4 ins.

Estimated: £180 - £220

A vintage Chinese leather suitcase, the lock plates stamped "Wing Tai", the lid stamped "Woo Sang Cheng, Hong Kong" with embossed horse trademark and character marks. Length 27.5 ins.

Sold for £55

A late 19th/early 20th century microscope, by W. Watson & Sons, 313 High Holborn, London, Number 3586, in mahogany case. Case height 11.5 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £170

A Victorian brass microscope, unnamed, in mahogany case bearing label "Constantine & Floyd, Regent Place, Birmingham". Case height 16 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £160

A Victorian brass monocular field microscope, cased, case height 6.5 ins, together with a Stanley Opticians, Railway Approach, London Bridge, mahogany case containing microscope accessories, case width 9.25 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £160

A collection of microscope slides, some cased others loose, approximately 500, together with one volume "Half Hours with The Microscope" by Dr Lankester.

Sold for £920

A Burberrys bag, leather, style Victoria Reference LL-3 with outer protective bag.

Sold for £100

A Victorian brass dolls bed. Length 21 ins.

Sold for £48

A Royal Canadian Air Force Observers & Gunners Flying Logbook to A.H. Schofield 170249, from 1941 through 42, 1945, together with uniform.

Sold for £100

Beatrix Potter (Mrs W. Heelis), two letters to Mr Willie Wilson of Herdwick Croft and Herdwick View, Armathwaite, both dated 1943, together with an illustrated cutting from The Yorkshire Post dated 1931 regarding Keswick Show. This is illustrated by Beatrix Potter with the nursery rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle. This comes with the envelope to Mr W. Wilson also dated 1931. The two letters both from Castle Cottage, Sawrey, to Willie Wilson refer to the cost of hiring full time shepherds. "As a business proposition it is not business. The Herdwick industry cannot pay such wages." The letter complains about Yorkshire men spoiling our market by offering much more than the local wages. "I wonder what will happen after the war if prices and subsidies drop - will servants agree to come down?" "I hope the minimum wage might settle the matter." Beatrix Potter goes on to say "I have asked William what does it cost to rear a gimmer hog?". He says "Nothing at all". The saying used to be "Wool pays the rent and the wedder hog pays the gimmer hog". I am wondering which of them pays the wages? (see illustration).

Sold for £6800

A Victorian stuffed bird display, under glazed dome with painted wooden base. Height 16 ins.

Estimated: £80 - £120

A vintage scratch built single seater toy car, painted metal and aluminium, engine missing. Length approximately 80 ins.

Sold for £500