fine art

A table in the form of a drum, painted with the Arms of The Second Battalion The Middlesex Regiment, Duke of Cambridge's Own. Diameter 17 ins.

Estimated: £200 - £300

A reproduction suit of armour, together with a variety of belts and accessories, including two swords and spear.

Estimated: £400 - £600

A pair of 19th century beadwork handheld screens, each framed. Frame size 21.5 ins x 15 ins.

Estimated: £80 - £120

A late Victorian doll, fabric and composition. Height 32 ins.

Sold for £120

A Knobkerry.

Sold for £45

A Japanese sword, with metal scabbard, the blade numbered "17894", with alloy grip. Length 38 ins.

Sold for £350

A combined umbrella and walking stick.

Estimated: £30 - £50

A walking stick with silver mounted collar, the handle carved in the form of a dogs head.

Sold for £120

Two walking sticks, both with ivory terminals, late 19th century.

Sold for £90

A dress rapier, circa 1900, with metal scabbard.

Sold for £100

A 19th century cavalry sword, with metal scabbard and brass hand guard, grip missing. Length 42 ins.

Sold for £130

A case containing two stuffed bantams. Case width 24 ins.

Estimated: £70 - £100

An ivory tusk, carved in the form of a crocodile and raised on a carved wooden base. Length 27 ins.

Sold for £130

A Chinese root carving, figure of a fisherman. Height 34 ins.

Estimated: £250 - £300

A late 19th/early 20th century brass light fitting, with three pink glass shades (see illustration).

Estimated: £150 - £250

A hardwood tray, with glass surface enclosing a series of pressed butterflies. Length 20.5 ins.

Sold for £30

A graduated set of five meat dish covers, by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield. 17 ins to 10 ins.

Sold for £75

Two 19th century meat dish covers, each with beaded edge. Lengths 13 ins and 11 ins.

Estimated: £30 - £50

A Victorian marble obelisk, various marbles, bearing plaque "Worked and Presented by a Grateful Patient to Doctor Scowcroft 1874". Height 32.5 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £240

A pair of gilt metal chamber sticks, late 19th/early 20th century, detachable sconces. Each height 10 cm.

Sold for £38

A Shand Mason & Co. fireman's brass helmet, bearing plaque.

Sold for £300

A pair of 19th century brass doorstops, iron weighted and with paw feet. Height 36 cm.

Sold for £250

A Chinese bronze Buddha, of small form, with character marks to base. Height 7 cm.

Estimated: £40 - £60

A Victorian infantry sword, with wire bound shagreen grip, pierced basket and complete with scabbard, no makers proof marks or any other identification. Length including scabbard 41.25 ins, blade length 34.5 ins.

Sold for £130

A pair of 19th century sailors love token shell pictures, each in octagonal mahogany frame, "You Taught Me Love," and "Teach Me Happiness". Each width 12.5 ins.

Sold for £780

An Art Deco spelter figural bowl stand, cold painted, female figure holding aloft a bowl and raised on a column with triform and circular base. Height 27.5 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £280

An early 20th century brass tea caddy, embossed with "The Story of The Willow Pattern" also with enamelled cabochon to the top. Height 4.75 ins, width 3.75 ins.

Sold for £280

A late 19th/early 20th century Cantonese casket, figural and foliate carved and raised on short carved feet. Width 5 ins, height 2.5 ins, depth 3.5 ins.

Estimated: £400 - £600

Four vintage Teddy bears.

Estimated: £150 - £250

A reptile skin suitcase. Width 18 ins.

Sold for £95

A 19th century brass doorstop, in the form of a winged cherub and with iron weighted base. Height 19 ins.

Sold for £85

A viola, bearing label "Edmund & May, Glasgow, Scotland" Luthier unknown, cased.

Estimated: £80 - £120

A late 19th/early 20th century Japanese bronze, young boy seated on a barrel and banging a drum. Height 8.25 ins.

Estimated: £200 - £300

A pair of wooden duck ornaments, brass and copper bound, the tail opening to reveal a compartment. Length 14 ins.

Estimated: £100 - £150

A late 19th century black slate and green variegated marble clock garniture, the clock with visible Brocot escapement. Clock height 12 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £200 - £300

A Vintage billiard cue, "The Eureka" by Burroughes & Watts Limited, rosewood and ebony, 18 oz, in tin case.

Sold for £220

A cold painted bronze figure, a scribe with portfolio seated on a Persian carpet, the base stamped, possibly Bergman. Length 5.75 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £520

A pair of 19th century French bronze candlesticks. Height 9 ins.

Estimated: £200 - £300

A 19th century copper two handled pan. Width including handles 12.5 ins.

Sold for £75

A pair of 19th century spelter figures, Roman Gladiators, each raised on a marble plinth. Height 11 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £80 - £120

A 19th century brass footman, with carrying handle to either side. Width 15 ins.

Estimated: £120 - £180

A 19th century brass and copper samovar, with glass carrying handles. Height 20 ins.

Sold for £170

A pair of Cloisonne vases, decorated with iris in bright enamel colours. Height 8 ins.

Sold for £70

A pair of German 19th century pressed metal plaques, each with pierced border and depicting courting scenes. Diameter 15 ins.

Estimated: £100 - £150

A 19th century leather fire bucket, riveted. Height 12 ins.

Sold for £75

A 19th century green leather fire bucket, with coat of arms. Height 11.75 ins.

Estimated: £80 - £120

A graduated set of six copper pans, with iron handles. Diameters from 5 ins to 8 ins.

Sold for £75

A miniature leatherette settee and chair, circa 1910. Settee width 10.25 ins.

Sold for £48

Two top hats, one grey and unnamed, the other by Treff & Co., London.

Sold for £50

A Jones hand sewing machine, late 19th century, stamped "As Supplied to H.R.H. the Princess of Wales".

Sold for £48

Three tinplate toys, probably American, one Arrow Special delivery truck, fire engine and tipping truck. Lengths from 9.5 ins to 13 ins.

Sold for £48

Two violins, both cased, one bearing label "The Maidstone".

Estimated: £150 - £200

An Edward VII Infantry Officers sword, with plated scabbard and engraved blade, no owners initials, plated guard and leather and wire bound grip. Scabbard length 33.75 ins, overall length 39.5 ins.

Sold for £130

Three miniature souvenir cricket bats, one signed with Mike Brierley's Test Team including Graham Gooch, Greg Chapel, etc., and two with facsimile signatures from the Australian Touring Team 1964 and England Fifth Test Team The Oval 1953.

Estimated: £70 - £100

A 19th century concertina, by Joseph Scates, New Bond Street, London, with rosewood fretwork ends, green leather bound bellows and with outer rosewood case (see illustration).

Sold for £620

An early 20th century Chinese jade brush pot, in the form of a squat bird. Length 13 cm (see illustration).

Estimated: £700 - £1000

A Chinese jade pendant, circular, green with silver coloured metal hanger. Diameter 54 mm (see illustration).

Estimated: £120 - £180

A Chinese jade paperweight, carved in the form of a bat. Length 70 mm (see illustration).

Estimated: £120 - £180

A Chinese jade rectangular paperweight, with character marks to base and carved with a carp. Length 56 mm (see illustration).

Estimated: £120 - £180

A jade bangle, Chinese, mottled green and brown with mask carving. Diameter 80 mm, band width 25 mm (see illustration).

Estimated: £100 - £150

A Chinese bangle, mottled brown and purple carved with masks. Diameter 85 mm, band width 18 mm (see illustration).

Sold for £110

A Chinese jade paperweight, with centre circular cartouche with bat to either side. Length 75 mm (see illustration).

Estimated: £100 - £150

A collection of jade beads, each carved in the form of a head. Each height approximately 40 mm.

Estimated: £100 - £150

A jade bracelet, each section carved with figures.

Sold for £120

A jade Tsuba, rectangular, carved with a monkey. Length 50 mm (see illustration).

Estimated: £100 - £150

A Chinese hardstone Tsuha, carved with a mythical creature. Length 54 mm (see illustration)

Estimated: £100 - £150

A Chinese tobacco jar, carved composition, character mark to lid and with figural carving to body. Height 85 mm, diameter 70 mm.

Estimated: £50 - £80

A Chinese/Tibetan opium bottle, with enamelled lid and silver coloured figural mounts. Height 9 cm.

Estimated: £100 - £150

A Chinese carved green aventurine vase, and cover, converted to a lamp. Height excluding light fitting but including base 14 ins.

Sold for £240

A carved wooden figure of a Chinese soldier, second half 20th century. Height 17 ins.

Sold for £30

A Chinese carved ivory card case, circa 1900, 85 mm x 52 mm, together with a Cantonese carved ivory bracelet.

Sold for £120

A set of twelve Japanese Kodsuka handles, with English blades by Mappin & Webb (see illustration).

Sold for £280

Four Parker fountain pens, one boxed.

Sold for £85

Two Conway Stewart vintage fountain pens, and one Dinkie by Conway Stewart, all boxed.

Sold for £160

Two White Spot Sheaffer fountain pens, and a similar pencil.

Sold for £55

Two vintage Swan Mabie Todd & Co. fountain pens, and a similar by Wyvern.

Sold for £160

An Art Deco table lamp, with frosted glass shade panels to metal base with foliate decoration. Height 31 ins.

Sold for £130

A pair of Chinese hardstone lions, with carved bats to either side. Length 9 ins, height 7.25 ins (see illustration).

Estimated: £400 - £600

A Japanese carved ivory figure, a woodcutter in standing pose holding an axe. Height 6 ins.

Estimated: £60 - £80

A collection of medals, two To Private 20916 G.E. Ellis, Leicester Regiment in OHMS envelope to Mrs Ellis, New Lodge, Welby, Melton Mowbray, together with three photographs, probably of Private Ellis, and a Guardians of Freedom Volunteer Service card for Aubrey Ellis.

Sold for £65

A collection of medals, To R.M.A 14345 GR. RG. L. Ellis, together with a cap badge.

Sold for £80

A collection of three medals and British Red Cross Society medal, the Long and Efficient Service Medal to Marjorie A. Shaw, The Palestine Medal 1945-48 to Driver B.A. Harfitt R.A.S.C. T.14064940.

Sold for £50

Three medals on bar, to Private A.S. Ellis, together with a collection of miscellaneous cap badges, buttons, pins, etc.

Sold for £70

A Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying logbook, Sgt. William Edward Lynch 1389429, 625 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves who Died Aged 20 on 13th October 1944.

Sold for £80

A photograph album, containing postcards probably relating to a Serviceman's Tour of Duty Post World War 2.

Sold for £55

A Chinese bronze lidded vessel, decorated in relief with a cat and birds. Height 9.25 ins.

Estimated: £70 - £100

A 19th century bronze figure, a Roman Goddess in standing pose. Height 15 ins.

Sold for £150

A 19th century bronze figure, seated Roman. Height 10 ins.

Estimated: £150 - £250

Three early plush Teddy bears, the smallest with Steiff button to ear, all believed to have growler mechanisms but none working. Heights 11 ins, 13 ins and 20 ins.

Sold for £880

An 18th century Italian Albarello, decorated in typical bright enamel colours, marked "Pitt. De. Opio". Height 6.75 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £780

An Islamic vase, with character marks to base, having turquoise banded rim and repeating decoration to body. Height 6 ins.

Sold for £32

A Cloisonne plaque, together with a smaller plaque and pin dish. Diameters from 12 ins to 4 ins.

Estimated: £80 - £120

Two 19th century Chinese polychrome plates. Diameter 8.75 ins.

Estimated: £30 - £50

An Australian emu egg, mounted with a silver coloured emu and with both kangaroo and emu to the silvered coloured metal base, late 19th century. Height 12 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £260

An Ashanti stool, raised on short legs (one missing), together with a ceremonial spear.

Estimated: £30 - £50

A Bergman style bronze bulldog, cold painted. Length 5 ins.

Estimated: £60 - £80

A Bergman style bronze parrot, cold painted, together with a kingfisher and owl. Heights from 2.5 ins to 2.25 ins.

Sold for £180

A Bergman style bronze pin cushion, in the form of a camel. Length 4 ins.

Sold for £90

A small pair of Chinese bronze vases, decorated in relief with birds on branches. Height 4.5 ins.

Estimated: £50 - £80

A Japanese Inro, painted in gilt to the wooden case with bamboo.

Sold for £65