antiques & fine art sale

A mahogany miniature chest of drawers, 20th century, with serpentine front with brushing slide above four graduated drawers and all raised on bracket feet. Width 16.7, height 15.7 cm, depth 9.5 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £520

A rare mahogany miniature bureau by John Bubb, early 19th century, the fall front opening to reveal a shaped partition above two short drawers, with hand cut brass escutcheons and turned brass knob handles, all raised on shaped bracket feet and stamped to the underside "J. Bubb" maker. Width 16 cm, height 18.4 cm, depth 7.5 cm. NOTE - John Bubb was a toy and cabinetmaker and recorded as working between 1809 and 1837 at 31 White Street, Southwark, London (see illustration).

Sold for £720

A rare oak and pine miniature chest of drawers by John Bubb, early 19th century, with four long drawers each with hand cut brass escutcheon and turned brass knop handles, raised on later bracket feet. Width 17.8 cm, height 20.5 cm, depth 8.5 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £650

A good miniature specimen wood snap top dining table, 19th century, the top geometrically inlaid with numerous specimen woods, with moulded edge above a rosewood apron, raised on a turned knop column leading to a slightly domed but circular rosewood base with ebonised rim and supported on squat turned feet. Diameter 22.5 cm, height 19 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £170

An apprentice piece miniature mahogany bowfronted chest of drawers, early 19th century, with two short over three long drawers with mother of pearl escutcheons and turned knop handles, all above a shaped apron and on bracket feet. Width 38 cm, height 39.3 cm, depth 16 cm.

Sold for £260

A collection of turned wood bowls, 18th/19th century and later, and a turned wood tazza (9). Largest Diameter 39 cm.

Sold for £260

Johnson Samuel "The Rambler", in four volumes, Montrose 1800, printed by D. Buchanan, leather bindings, the spine with gilt lettering and toolings.

Sold for £20

Williamson H. "Tarka The Otter", 1927, First Edition, limited to 1100 copies of which 1000 were for sale, two tone cloth binding, the spine with gilt lettering, and Fitzpatrick, Sir Percy, "Jock of The Bushveld", illustrated by E. Caldwell, 11th impression, published Longmans, Green & Co. 1972,

Sold for £60

A quantity of vintage fountain pens, to include Sheaffer Snorkel, 1950's, a Cabinet Lord Conway Stewart 388 green marbled example, The Unique Deluxe red marble and black capped, The Conway pen No. 475, Parker 51, Burnham No. 44, Meteore 835, and propelling pencils (15) (see illustration).

Sold for £220

A French beadwork ladies evening bag, and two needlepoint evening bags, all early 20th century, with gilt metal mounts and suspension chains. Widest 19.5 cm.

Sold for £20

An Aspreys travelling alarm clock, mid 20th century, with square silvered dial with Roman numerals all in a folding green leather case, a pair of folding tortoiseshell and gold coloured metal mounted glasses, in leather case by Theodore Hamblin Ltd., a brass bookmark, the terminal as a cats face the opposing end a mouse on an alabaster block, a silver mounted bookmark, whist marker in the form of a rotating hand on a marked dial and a pair of lorgnettes (6).

Sold for £80

After Franz Bergman, a patinated bronze group of two dachshunds and a single standing dachshund, 20th century, each well modelled, the group depicting a standing male and recumbent female, unmarked. 12 cm and 8.3 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £220

A set of three miniature cold painted bronze dachshunds, after Franz Bergman, 20th century, one depicted lying playfully on a cushion inscribed "Only 40 Winks" and stamped to the underside "Austria", a standing male and a small pup with a spotted hankie tied around its head, indistinctly marked. Longest 5.8 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £75

A novelty cold painted orchestra, 20th century, modelled as dachshunds playing a multitude of instruments with conductor (7). Tallest 2.2 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £85

A cast iron Mr Punch doorstop, 19th century, polychrome decorated, a quill and paper in his right hand and a dog to his side. Height 32 cm.

Sold for £48

A cast brass doorstop, 19th century, modelled as a horse, on rectangular base. Width 30 cm, height 21.5 cm.

Sold for £18

After Eutrope Bouret, "Galants Propos", a pair of gilt spelter figures, 20th century, mounted as table lights on Rococo style bases with applied gilt labels. Height to figures 26 cm.

Sold for £65

Conchology - A large collection of assorted seashell, to include spider conch, clams, cowrie shells, brain coral, starfish and the skin of a puffer fish.

Sold for £75

A Hermes (Thalassa) silk scarf designed by Pierre Peron, in original Hermes presentation box (see illustration).

Sold for £170

Hermes (Rencontre Oceane) silk scarf, in original presentation box (see illustration).

Sold for £170

Four Yves Saint Laurent silk scarves (see illustration).

Sold for £95

Three Yves Saint Laurent ladies scarves (two silk, one cotton), two Richard Allen silk scarves.

Sold for £50

Six ladies scarves, to include a silk example Bucol designed by Hilaire Colcombet, Giorgio Armani, Jane Shilton, Aspinal of London, Pierre Balmain, Franco Laurenti.

Sold for £38

Three ladies designer scarves, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Perry Ellis, and four other silk scarves.

Sold for £42

Ten ladies silk and other scarves.

Sold for £20

Seven silk cotton and other evening scarves, and ten further scarves, to include paisley pattern, hunting patterns and chenille.

Sold for £10

Eleven pairs of ladies ball gown/evening dress suede and kid leather gloves, and six pairs of ladies casual gloves, makers to include Selfridge, Gant and Dickens & Jones.

Sold for £40

A classical Coco Chanel black quilted lamb 2.55 double flap bag, Serial No. 5445104 (see illustration).

Sold for £1700

Five ladies black leather and reptile skin handbags, to include Berma of Paris, Aiger Rayne and two others unnamed.

Sold for £55

A Dickens & Jones brown reptile skin handbag, with purse ensuite, an Asprey of London red leather clutch bag and two vintage black reptile skin clutch bags.

Sold for £65

A Brigg & Sons parasol, with planished silver gilt mount, Thomas Johnson II, London 1893, with bamboo shaft and outer cover, and a silver mounted and ebonised walking cane, the silver knop by John Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham 1890, above a Continental silver metal band with cartouches of pastoral scenes. Lengths 82.5 and 89.5 cm respectively.

Sold for £120

A portrait miniature on ivory, gentleman, early 19th century, mounted in copper frame and backing, with suspension loop. Image 5 cm x 3.8 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £260

Two portrait miniatures, 19th century, one on ivory depicting a lady of note with her blonde hair in tight curls and with a blue ribbon, the other after John Baptise Greuze, a watercolour portrait of the artists daughter. Images 6 cm x 5.2 cm and 7 cm x 5.5 cm respectively (see illustration).

Sold for £40

No lot.

A carved ivory tie ring, late 19th century, depicting a trotting horse and with ink inscribed presentation card dated October 17th 1929 detailing how the ring belonged to the recipients mother's father.

Sold for £85

A 19th century black ostrich feather cased fan. Case 53 cm x 85 cm.

Estimated: £300 - £400

An Indian wooden oval casket, with metal bindings. Length 39 cm.

Sold for £42

A pair of lead garden figures, putto with bird and nest, probably by William Woods of Tatlow. Height 78 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £380

An antique cast iron figure of a boy, painted, standing pose, by Brichet Miette & Co., Ardennes. Height 124 cm (see illustration).

Estimated: £300 - £400

A Georgian leather bound volume of handmade paper, probably a Grand Tour accessory, unused. 29 cm x 21 cm (see illustration).

Estimated: £250 - £300

A pair of Victorian cast iron garden seat ends, branch design.

Sold for £60

A pair of Victorian cast iron garden seat ends, with fruiting vine decoration.

Estimated: £50 - £80

A George III spadroon, with partially etched blade, gilt guard and ivory or bone grip. Length 97 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £200

Four vintage folding cameras, and two daguerreotype type photographs.

Sold for £28

No lot.

An Edwardian brass map makers rule, cased.

Sold for £20

A brass eagle door knocker, a matchbox holder, Sorrento fan, abacus, ivory handled pickle fork and a pestle and mortar.

Sold for £30

One volume "The Book of Common Prayer & Administration of The Sacraments" 1754, printed by Joseph Bentham printed to The University by Whom they Are Sold in Cambridge and by B. Dod in Ave-Mary Lane, London.

Estimated: £150 - £200

One volume containing a collection of family crests, leather bound and with watercolour over illustration.

Sold for £45

An Art Deco style bronze figure of a lady. Height 44 cm.

Sold for £170

A 19th century copper jug, with hinged lid. Height 35 cm.

Estimated: £30 - £50

A garniture of three 19th century bronze vases, decorated with cherubs and flaming torches. Centre vase height 38.5 cm, width 58 cm (see illustration).

Estimated: £300 - £400

A vintage brass fly fishing reel, W.J. Cummins maker, Bishop Auckland. Diameter 3.25 ins.

Sold for £22

A vintage folding camera by Houghtons, Junior Folding Klito.

Sold for £10

A violin with interior label "Compagnon", with case. Length of back 13 ins.

Sold for £100

A cased sextant periscope from a Nimrod aircraft, incidentally the aircraft is in The Norwich Aviation Museum.

Estimated: £120 - £180

A collection of antique woodworking tools, T-square, spoke shave, etc.

Sold for £15

A bottle of Martell very old pale 3* cognac, early 20th century, with blue printed label and sprung cap, 75 cl., 70% proof (see illustration).

Estimated: £100 - £150

An Art Nouveau style composition figural table lamp, green painted. Height 58 cm.

Estimated: £100 - £150

A Victorian copper kettle, and a two handled pan, studded brass and copper bucket and pair of brass candlesticks.

Sold for £25

A collection of 33 vintage fountain pens, propelling pencils, etc., including green Parker Junior, various Duofolds, Parker Slimfold, etc.

Sold for £170

A 19th century Goliath pocket watch, nickel case, knob wind, Roman numerals and with outer carrying case, monogrammed.

Sold for £100

No lot.

Two Egyptian brass gongs, with one beater. Largest diameter 27 cm.

Estimated: £15 - £30

A pair of Hanimex binoculars, 16 x 50, a pair of United States Navy binoculars by Bausch & Lomb, Mark 1 November 2nd, No. 3829 1941, two other pairs and a pair of Dolland opera glasses.

Sold for £140

One volume "Specimens of Printing", Callander & Dixon, Whitehaven.

Sold for £350

A 19th century Toleware tin tray, painted with maritime scenes. Diameter 87 cm.

Sold for £20

Four Georgian indentures, two framed, two folded.

Estimated: £50 - £80

A bronze figure of a seated Roman soldier, signed to the rear "Cain". Height 34 cm, width 33 cm.

Sold for £80

W. Wolfe, a bronze figure group of a dog with pups. Length 35 cm, signed.

Sold for £100

A Victorian spelter figure, male soldier with horn. Height 76 cm.

Estimated: £80 - £120

A Victorian inlaid mother of pearl and painted papier mache oval tray. Length 80 cm.

Sold for £50

A pair of Venetian oval wooden plaques, each with studded edge, gondolas and figures. Each 60 cm x 42 cm.

Estimated: £70 - £100

A 19th century two draw telescope, by P&P Gally, London, day or night. Length fully extended 75 cm.

Sold for £38

A late Victorian tinplate mantle clock, with spring driven single-train movement. Width 27.5 cm.

Sold for £32

A brass dinner gong, suspended between two figures and raised on an oak base. Length 36 cm.

Sold for £10

A pair of American cold painted bronze busts, Dante and Beatrice. Height 18 cm.

Sold for £40

A late 19th/early 20th century spelter ink stand, two inkwells and with huntsman with dog between. Height 24 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £100

A 19th century miniature child with lamb, in gilt frame. Overall dimensions 15.5 cm x 17 cm (see illustration).

Estimated: £220 - £280

No lot.

A horn and malacca double edged sword stick, late 19th century, the horn handle inset with five ivory dominoes (one missing) and with a gilt metal pressed ferrule, the malacca shaft housing a 61.5 cm blade with engraved inscription "No Me Envaines Sin Honor" and verso "No Me Saques Sin Razon" (draw me not without reason, sheath me not without honour) and with further engraved scrolls. Overall length 85 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £220

A set of hand held brass apothecary scales, 19th century, with box ends, the beam stamped "P. Rogers & Co.", to weigh 2 ozs (the 2 has been overstruck by a 1) and with brass circular hands, the suspension struck with VR cipher. 10 grain weights, 3 circular apothecary weights and 13 square apothecary weights, all in a mahogany fitted case with red plush lining and applied gilt label for "Reynolds & Branson Ltd., Makers Leeds". The beam 16 cm. NOTE - The original company can be traced back to 1816 but throughout the 19th century changed hands until eventually in 1844 Richard Reynolds joined the company as an apprentice and in 1883 Frederick W. Branson joined the business thus forming Reynolds & Branson.

Sold for £30

A bronze model of a snarling tiger, early/mid 20th century, titled "Tiger Bronze for Wearing Parts", cast on a plinth "National Bearing Corporation More. Jones Brass & Metal Co. Division Louis Mo. USA, manufactured by the Reheerger Manufacturing Co., Chicago. Length 12 cm, height 6.5 cm.

Sold for £25

An Iranian carpet, 295 cm x 153 cm, principal colours red, blue and green.

Sold for £120

An early 19th century sampler, Mary Parker 1819, verse and foliate, and another Hannah Parker 1818. Largest 40 cm x 30 cm, both framed.

Sold for £300

A geometric flame pattern cushion, 19th century, worked in blues, reds, pinks, yellows and greens, with velvet backing. 54 cm x 33 cm.

Sold for £25

A 19th century maritime woolwork picture, the steamship Rose, initialled bottom right "CHO", mounted in a maple frame. 41 cm x 57 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £260

A George I sampler on linen, 1721, alphabet, birds, crucifix and St. Nicola Y. Kirke. 31.5 cm x 30.5 cm, in Victorian rosewood frame (see illustration).

Estimated: £300 - £500

A 19th century needlework tapestry, framed and glazed. 180 cm x 22 cm.

Sold for £85

Five Victorian christening gowns.

Sold for £6

A Persian design woollen rug, with centre rectangular panel, multiple line border and fringed ends, principal colours red, beige and black. 180 cm x 114 cm.

Sold for £15

An Eastern fringed rug, principal colours red, orange and beige. 173 cm x 118 cm.

Sold for £45

An Indian rug, with multiple line border, principal colours black, red and beige. 285 cm x 195 cm.

Estimated: £100 - £150

A fringed rug, multicoloured and with multiple line border, principal colours pink, blue and beige. 306 cm x 218 cm.

Sold for £120

A Scandinavian wall hanging, Poseidon with Triton and shipwreck. 92 cm x 125 cm.

Sold for £150

A George III sampler, Mary Beeby 1797, alphabet and text. 9.5 cm x 24 cm, framed.

Sold for £50

A sampler, Mary Warren 1838, alphabet, numbers and text. 30 cm x 19 cm, framed.

Sold for £50

A large Chinese woollen carpet, with pink ground, foliate spandrels and fringed ends. 490 cm (including fringes) x 370 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £300

A square table cloth/centrepiece, possibly 17th/18th century, each decorative band produced from a variety of differing patterns and embroidery stitches, on a predominantly shaded pink ground with linen backing. 119 cm x 123 cm.

Sold for £30

A Persian rug, with centre rectangular panel and multiple line border, principal colours dark blue, beige and red. 177 cm x 101 cm.

Sold for £38