antiques & fine art sale

7th - 9th September 2022

To include the principal contents of Howard House, Great Corby, Carlisle

You can bid on this sale online, by leaving bids with Mitchells in person, by email upto 9.30 am on the day of the sale ([email protected]) or by attending the saleroom and registering to bid.  To bid online please click on The Saleroom link and follow the instructons given.  Please note if you use the online facility you will pay both our buyer's premium of 22% + VAT and the saleroom charge of 4.95% + VAT on the hammer.  CARD PAYMENT ONLY

VIEWING:  Sunday 4th September 11 am to 3 pm, Monday 5th September 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday 6th September 10 am to 5 pm - Also throughout each sale day

Day 1 Wednesday 7th September at 10.00 am - Lots 1-421

Day 2 Thursday 8th September at 10.00 am - Lots 422-840

Day 3 Friday 9th September at 10.00 am - Lots 841-1305

Lot 594

A chandelier type light fitting, eight branch with cranberry glass faux drip trays. Height 72 cm, width +/- 64 cm.

Sold for £100

Lot 595

A pair of faceted glass and brass wall light fittings. Height +/- 60 cm, width 37 cm.

Estimated: £200 - £300

Lot 596

A pair of brass four branch candelabra, the circular bases with foliate swags raised on three scroll feet. Height 53 cm.

Estimated: £150 - £200

Lot 597

Ricard Sala (1927-2009), a limited edition bronze 5/25 seated nude female figure raised on a marble plinth, signed and dated '83. Height 18 cm, width 15 cm.

Sold for £250

Lot 598

Ricard Sala (1927-2009), a limited edition bronze figure 9/25 standing nude, signed and dated 1986. Height 37 cm, width 15 cm.

Estimated: £250 - £300

Lot 599

A pair of 18th century brass candlesticks, both stamped AH. Height 13 cm.

Estimated: £120 - £180

Lot 600

A Negretti and Zambra velocity meter, together with a David Keeler medical instrument and two part sets of drawing instruments.

Sold for £30

Lot 601

A late 19th century gilt bronze tall six branch candelabra, with centre column and triform base decorated with rams heads and sphinx type creatures. Height 148 cm, width +/- 33 cm.

Estimated: £300 - £400

Lot 602

A continental letter knife, with repousse handle and scabbard.

Sold for £50

Lot 603

First and Second World War interest medals and death penny, the death penny to Frederick Arthur Smith, framed Second World War medals awarded to Sergeant F.A. Smith 1054810 RAF VR 104 Squadron, including 39-45 star African star, Africa clasp and silver rose, Italy star, Defence medal, War medal and Malta George Cross 50th Anniversary medal 1942-1992, presented by Government of Malta to all engaged in relief of siege and defence of Malta 1940-1943, together with First World War medals to 81683 Private F.A. Smith Durham Light Infantry, 17-141 Private A Morley Northumberland Fusiliers and M 23955 H.H. Smith E.R.A.4 RN, DLI enamelled badge etc (see illustration).

Sold for £220

Lot 604

A pair of late 19th/early 20th century African carved hardwood busts, male and female figures. Height 28 cm.

Estimated: £150 - £250

Lot 605

A pair of Sri Lankan carved wooden deities. Height 37.5 cm.

Estimated: £80 - £120

Lot 606

After Moignier a pair of bronze stags, each raised on a marble plinth. Height 75 cm, width 40 cm.

Sold for £460

Lot 607

An early 19th century Browns self interpreting bible, by the late Reverend John Brown published Bungay 1814.

Estimated: £60 - £80

Lot 608

Four 19th century brass ladles, each +/- 25 cm in length.

Estimated: £80 - £120

Lot 609

A pair of 18th century gilt bronze appliques, with musical instruments and engraved sheet music, probably from a music room. 26 cm x 25 cm.

Sold for £75

Lot 610

A 19th century repousse brass log bucket, with armorial details. Height 30 cm, diameter 33 cm.

Sold for £80

Lot 611

A brass chandelier type light fitting 18 branch. Diameter +/- 84 cm.

Estimated: £50 - £80

Lot 612

A Galanti Dominator 2 accordion, cased.

Sold for £340

Lot 613

Attributed to Andrew Plimer (1763-1837), a portrait miniature on ivory of Lorenzo Moore (1744-1798), soldier and MP, Anglo Irish from County Wexford Ireland, Colonel in Battle Axe Guards, Ranger of The Curragh, MP for Dungannon. 65 mm x 53 mm in gilt metal frame with hanger. NOTE: This portrait miniature painted on ivory being pre 1918 and less than 320 cm square has been registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency and can be legally sold. Reference C655WSN3 (see illustration).

Sold for £300

Lot 614

Attributed to Andrew Plimer (1763-1837), a portrait miniature on ivory Henrietta Moore wife of Colonel Lorenzo Moore (1752-1840) buried at Twickenham. 68 mm x 53 mm in gilt frame with hanger. NOTE: This portrait miniature painted on ivory being pre 1918 and less than 320 cm square has been registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency and can be legally sold. Reference VAFSYMM2.

Estimated: £300 - £500

Lot 615

Attributed to Andrew Plimer (1763-1837), a portrait miniature on ivory Henrietta Moore wife of Colonel Lorenzo Moore (1752-1840) buried at Twickenham, 65 mm x 53 mm in gilt frame with hanger. NOTE: This portrait miniature painted on ivory being pre 1918 and less than 320 cm square has been registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency and can be legally sold. Reference 799JZYMH.

Estimated: £300 - £500

Lot 616

Attributed to Walter Stephens Lethbridge (1771-1831), portrait miniature on ivory, gentleman with frock coat. 68 mm x 55 mm in ebonised frame with hanger. NOTE: This portrait miniature painted on ivory being pre 1918 and less than 320 cm square has been registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency and can be legally sold. Reference ZDY3TDG6.

Estimated: £200 - £300

Lot 617

An early 19th century portrait miniature on ivory Thomas Watt (1756-1839), Captain 71st Regiment, 38 mm x 32 mm in ornate gilt frame. NOTE: This portrait miniature painted on ivory being pre 1918 and less than 320 cm square has been registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency and can be legally sold. Reference RSPMYREN.

Estimated: £400 - £600

Lot 618

An early 19th century portrait miniature on ivory, gentleman in frock coat. 66 mm x 55 mm in gilt metal frame and with hair back. NOTE: This portrait miniature painted on ivory being pre 1918 and less than 320 cm square has been registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency and can be legally sold. Reference UV5JPZMV (see illustration).

Estimated: £500 - £800

Lot 619

An early 19th century portrait miniature on ivory, lady wearing a bonnet. 65 mm x 55 mm in gilt frame. NOTE: This portrait miniature painted on ivory being pre 1918 and less than 320 cm square has been registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency and can be legally sold. Reference 4U3S9PNS.

Estimated: £200 - £300

Lot 620

A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory, young girl. 40 mm x 29 mm in gilt metal frame. NOTE: This portrait miniature painted on ivory being pre 1918 and less than 320 cm square has been registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency and can be legally sold. Reference DSXM6L2X.

Sold for £100

Lot 621

Elizabeth Barrett Browning interest and attributed to Charles Robertson (Irish circa 1760-1821), two portrait miniatures on ivory each of a female figure in gold coloured metal frames. Each 7 cm x 5.5 cm, with hair backs and initialled H.H. and L.C.T. respectively. NOTE: Formerly from the family of Henry Barrett Moulton-Barrett (1819-1896), the brother of Elizabeth Barrett Browning. These portrait miniatures painted on ivory being pre 1918 and less than 320 cm square have been registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency and can be legally sold. Reference XARKV6N2 and 8KLNZ5JT (see illustration).

Estimated: £2000 - £3000

Lot 622

A large pair of brass winged angel candlesticks, late 19th century. Height 70 cm.

Estimated: £450 - £600

Lot 623

No lot.

Lot 624

No lot.

Lot 625

No lot.

Lot 626

No lot.

Lot 627

No lot.

Lot 628

No lot.

Lot 629

No lot.

Lot 630

No lot.

Lot 631

No lot.

Lot 632

No lot.

Lot 633

No lot.

Lot 634

No lot.

Lot 635

A pair of Venetian glass and brass cylindrical wall lanterns, with pennant surmounts. Height 62 cm.

Sold for £100

Lot 636

A near pair of 19th century brass and copper lidded milk pails. Height excluding carrying handle 42 cm.

Sold for £200

Lot 637

A quantity of R.A.F. related items, including cigarette lighter, compact, badges etc.

Sold for £28

Lot 638

One volume Edmund Dulac's Picture Book for The French Red Cross.

Estimated: £40 - £60

Lot 639

Royal Mint "Proof Coin Collection" sets United Kingdom 1989-2010 inclusive (2000 being the deluxe proof set) each with accompanying case and literature, together with a United States proof set.

Sold for £420

Lot 640

A large George III style mahogany brass bound peat bucket, with metal liner. Height 66 cm, diameter 50 cm.

Sold for £550

Lot 641

A Salvani brass theodolite, manufactured by Negretti and Zambra London, late Victorian engineer's tool with glass levelling meter to top and dial below, together with tripod stand and measuring tools.

Sold for £260

Lot 642

Three bottles of vintage Champagne - Collet Freres 1926 Reims.

Sold for £100

Lot 643

A 1930's Art Deco bronze and onyx figure of a dancer, stamped Austria, indistinctly signed to the leg. Height 24 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £190

Lot 644

A collection of Manchester United related items, collection of seven dinner place names, all signed in biro by: Mr Charlton C.B.E., Sir Matt Busby C.B.E., Mr L Olive, Mr N Burrow, Mr C Edwards, Mr M Knighton, Mr A L Midani, together with a Manchester United car mascot and a red lion rampant flag.

Sold for £60

Lot 645

A pair of brass doorstops in the form of greyhounds, one named Colonel Norse Fullerton, the other Farmdon Ferry. Each 21 cm high, together with a photograph of three greyhounds with their handlers standing in a field, circa 1920, the greyhounds depicted belonged to Lord Lonsdale, one of which maybe the famous greyhound Latto trained by Dick Steele.

Sold for £120

Lot 646

A First World War model of a naval gun, mounted on an oak base. Gun length 18 cm.

Sold for £170

Lot 647

Two 19th century glass Grand Tour obelisks, tallest 14 cm.

Estimated: £80 - £120

Lot 648

A pair of Victorian brass pew handles, suitable for hand towel rails, each width 34 cm.

Sold for £35

Lot 649

A pair of brass two branch wall light fittings, classical style. Height 30 cm.

Estimated: £120 - £180

Lot 650

A pair of brass two branch wall light fittings. Height 26 cm.

Estimated: £120 - £180

Lot 651

A Victorian brass twist column door porter, lead filled. Height 43 cm.

Sold for £130

Lot 652

A Victorian brass door porter, lead filled. Height 36 cm.

Sold for £160

Lot 653

Titanic/Liner interest anniversary items, including Millvina Dean postcard and anniversary cover signed by B V Dean etc.

Sold for £30

Lot 654

A collection of antique stone axe and tool heads. Longest 15 cm.

Sold for £70

Lot 655

A collection of seven vintage tins, including tobacco, cigarettes etc.

Sold for £35

Lot 656

A quantity of Second World War medals, and related ephemera to John Carter R.N. the medals uninscribed.

Sold for £110

Lot 657

A World War One 1914-15 star trio to Sergeant F Bevis Rifle Brigade, S-12887. NOTE: Bevis top left of photograph.

Sold for £60

Lot 658

A World War One duo of medals to 25365 Private I.A.E. Howieson Hampshire Regiment, together with a Wiltshire Regiment cap badge.

Sold for £30

Lot 659

A First World War German Military leather belt.

Sold for £45

Lot 660

A German patent Huber No. 1 U boat adjustable spanner. Length 15.5 cm.

Sold for £40

Lot 661

A small collection of vintage stamps and accompanying pamphlets.

Sold for £25

Lot 662

A 19th century brass pestle and mortar. Height 11.5 cm.

Estimated: £30 - £50

Lot 663

A Victorian carved bone and horn beehive tape measure. Height 5 cm.

Sold for £40

Lot 664

A collection of chess pieces, incomplete sets.

Sold for £110

Lot 665

A pair of Second World War binoculars by Ross, gauntlet stretchers, folding comb, cricket pitch tape.

Estimated: £40 - £60

Lot 666

A 19th century brass trivet with wooden handle, postal scales and spring balance.

Sold for £30

Lot 667

Edward John Poynter (1839-1919), Victorian bronze medallion, relief moulded bust dated 1882 and initialled I.C. Diameter 14.5 cm.

Sold for £800

Lot 668

A 19th century moulded brass fire kerb. Length 131 cm, depth 28 cm.

Estimated: £20 - £30

Lot 669

An Arts and Crafts oak stand with copper top, with carved corners and raised on sledge feet. 34 cm x 21.5 cm.

Sold for £100

Lot 670

Gaston Rischmann two Cobra Royal pocket watch holders or desk ornaments, Art Deco circa 1920's, both impressed Rischmann Made in France and raised on a marble plinth, each height 17 cm, width 8.5 cm, depth 8.5 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £1100

Lot 671

A large specimen of haematite (kidney stone), originating from The Florence Mine Egremont. Length 28 cm, height 20 cm, depth 15 cm.

Sold for £600

Lot 672

A Bell and Howell auto set 28 mm vintage cine camera, in a brown leather case.

Sold for £40

Lot 673

A late 19th century brass footman, with rectangular top flanked by two handles raised on two front cabriole style legs. 32 cm high, 42 cm wide, 34 cm deep.

Estimated: £50 - £70

Lot 674

A United States of America 1917 Remington bayonet, with scabbard and leather hanger, blade length 43 cm, overall length 55.5 cm.

Sold for £50

Lot 675

A Volvo two door saloon from the Volvo 120 Series, petrol, green, 1778 cc, mileage 87,903, with original keys, warranty, service booklet and V5C form (see illustration).

Sold for £4400

Lot 676

A set of Beatles autographs, signed at the ABC Cinema in Lincoln Thursday 28th November 1963, this is the only time The Beatles performed in Lincoln (see illustration).

Sold for £3900

Lot 677

A collection of autographs Cilla Black, Dave Clarke Five, Jean Pitney, Billy Fury, Graham Hill, Engelbert Humperdinck etc.

Sold for £220

Lot 678

A collection of signed dedicated books to Gordon who was a hair stylist to the stars, to include Diana Rigg, Noel Coward, Lord Lichfield, Linford Christie,Teresa Waugh, Nancy Lancaster, Jimmy Nail, Linda Kelly etc and two Christmas cards from The Queen Mother.

Sold for £150

Lot 679

An early 20th century bronze figure, possibly Hercules, signed George 1910 and raised on a variegated marble plinth. Height 30 cm, base diameter 12.5 cm.

Sold for £380

Lot 680

A note from Alfred Wainwright, "After next Easter you will have to start paying for these books - is retirement worth it?"

Sold for £120

Lot 681

Wainwright Alfred, set of seven Pictorial Guides To The Lakeland Fells, all signed, books 1 and 7 also with a dedication (see illustration).

Sold for £750

Lot 682

Wainwright Alfred, Fell Wanderer published in 1966 by Westmorland Gazette, first edition signed.

Sold for £120

Lot 683

Wainwright Alfred, Pennine Way Companion, published in 1968 by Westmorland Gazette, first edition, signed.

Sold for £550

Lot 684

Wainwright Alfred, Walks In Limestone Country, published in 1970 by Westmorland Gazette, first edition, signed.

Sold for £140

Lot 685

Wainwright Alfred, A Lakeland Sketchbook, A Second Lakeland Sketchbook, Third Lakeland Sketchbook, Fourth Lakeland Sketchbook, Fifth Lakeland Sketchbook, all first editions, all signed.

Sold for £750

Lot 686

Wainwright Alfred, A Coast To Coast Walk, published in 1973 by Westmorland Gazette, first edition, signed.

Sold for £750

Lot 687

Wainwright Alfred, The Outlying Fells Of Lakeland, published 1974, first edition, signed.

Sold for £120

Lot 688

Wainwright Alfred, set of six Scottish Mountain Drawings volumes 1-6, Northern Highlands, North West Highlands, The Western Highlands, The Central Highlands, The Eastern Highlands and The Islands, all signed first editions (see illustration).

Sold for £650

Lot 689

Wainwright Alfred, Westmorland Heritage published 1975 limited edition, signed edition No 5.

Sold for £1400

Lot 690

Wainwright Alfred, A Dales Sketchbook and A Second Dales Sketchbook, first editions, signed.

Sold for £120

Lot 691

Wainwright Alfred, Kendal In The 19th Century, 1977 first edition, signed.

Sold for £320

Lot 692

Wainwright Alfred, A Furness Sketchbook 1978 first edition, signed and a Second Furness Sketchbook 1979 first edition, signed.80

Sold for £200

Lot 693

Wainwright Alfred, A Lune Sketchbook 1980 first edition, signed.

Sold for £200