home & garden & craft sale

3rd April 2025

Viewing Wednesday 3rd April 10-7 in the Lorton Street saleroom.  The sale commences at 10 am. You can bid on this sale online, by leaving bids with Mitchells by email only upto 9.30 am on the day of the sale (info@mitchellsantiques.co.uk) or by attending the saleroom and registering to bid.  You can live bid on The Saleroom and Easy Live.  CARD PAYMENT ONLY

Lot 1

Traditional upright spinning wheel.

Estimated: £40 - £80

Lot 2

Early 20th century Singer sewing machine on ornate wooden treadle stand decorated with Egyptian lotus decals. Serial no F8587685

Estimated: £40 - £80

Lot 3

Bentwood hat box, 42cm diameter, containing two ladies hats.

Estimated: £15 - £25

Lot 4

Antique Singer sewing machine on treadle base, Serial Number 8605427

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 5

Stained hardwood firescreen with mixed media bird feather and watercolour pheasant insert. 91cm x 50cm

Estimated: £15 - £25

Lot 6

Handkerchief and glove box, quantity of ladies kid and other gloves, scarf, Robinson Bros Carlisle clothes brush and empty Dubarry perfume bottles.

Estimated: £15 - £25

Lot 7

Antique turned hardwood bobbin holder with two tone central column, 24cm high.

Estimated: £15 - £25

Lot 8

Collection of antique rug making hooks and scissors.

Estimated: £10 - £20

Lot 9

Octagonal brass sewing box with oriental motifs of umbrellas, fans, tea jars etc, pink lined interior. With some contents.

Estimated: £30 - £50

Lot 10

Mid century teak cantilever sewing box with contents.

Estimated: £30 - £50

Lot 11

Mahogany pedestal sewing table with flip up lid. 70cm x 61cm x 40cm.

Estimated: £25 - £50

Lot 12

Wire handmade bust with flared skirt, decorated with embroidered flowers and leaves. 70cm high x 90cm wide at base.

Estimated: £25 - £50

Lot 13

Jones Bros Wolverhampton hat tin containing R.W Forsyth top hat and two bowler hats 'The Ragland' and 'Nu Airolite'.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 14

Six antique ladies hats including 1920's flapper cloche/bucket hats, diamante skull cap, Victorian feather and flower embellished bonnet.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 15

Five antique leather crocodile skin effect ladies handbags.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 16

Quantity of vintage hat pins.

Estimated: £15 - £25

Lot 17

Vintage beaded bag, chain mail purse made in China, plated metal purse, pair of embellished kidd gloves, metal butterfly clasp belt and small jewellery display bust with necklace measuring 36cm high.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 18

Vintage ladies evening purses, 2 fans, basket weave and embroidered bag etc.

Estimated: £10 - £20

Lot 19

Antique ebony wooden nail care accessory stand and lidded trinket pot.

Estimated: £10 - £20

Lot 20

Two antique novelty jewellery boxes: musical mother of pearl inlaid box formed as a vintage television and an Italian floral decorated miniature chest of drawers.

Estimated: £25 - £50

Lot 21

French Foreign Legion Kepi hat made by Pierre Huard of Paris and navy and red military ceremonial/yeomanry dress jacket with gold piping.

Estimated: £25 - £50

Lot 22

Large quantity of Bob Ross painting supplies including brushes, 150cc tubes of oil colours (mostly full and tubes Soft), Annette Kowalski's Flower Painting boxset and storage box containing generic art supplies.

Estimated: £40 - £80

Lot 23

Handmade folding artists easel/box with contents: oil paints, brushes, canvas, painting set starter pack and an empty wooden artists box etc

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 24

Treen sewing accessories, 2 fishing reel style tape measures, umbrella formed needle case and Mauchline wear 'Lady's Tower Elie' thimble case with silver thimble.

Estimated: £30 - £50

Lot 25

Antique novelty sewing accessories including shoe form thimble holder, metal egg shaped thread reel, M Bryce & Sons of Glasgow wartime tape-measure, pewter needle case and Bakelite thimble.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 26

'The Fancy Needle Book' (with some contents), red silk thimble, hat formed fabric needle case with silver thimble, wooden pear shaped tape measure, red metal thimble and thread case.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 27

8 Antique sewing accessories. Bone castle formed tape measure with turning GB and French flag. Mother of pearl bobbins, Bakelite fingernail formed thimble, mother of pearl hook etc

Estimated: £40 - £80

Lot 28

Silver pendant needle case, frog topped metal thimble and a white metal chatelaine miniature tape measure.

Estimated: £30 - £50

Lot 29

Antique miniature novelty alarm clock formed tape measure sewing accessory 4.5cm high

Estimated: £60 - £80

Lot 30

Antique novelty miniature brass Iron shaped tape measure (5cm long) and an ornate brass needle case.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 31

Quantity of vintage lace making books including; 'A History of Handmade Lace' by Mrs N Jackson and 'Chats on Old Lace' by Mrs Lowes.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 32

2 Boxes of vintage needlework, embroidery and sewing books including: 'Needlework as Art' by Lady Alford and 'Samplers and Stitches' by Christie.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 33

Cantilever sewing box with contents.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 34

Oak cantilever sewing box with blue fabric lining.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 35

Cantilever sewing box with contents including buttons, scissors, holepunches etc

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 36

Industrial / office sized Avery guillotine A1 880mm

Estimated: £15 - £25

Lot 37

Riccar Reliant 404 sewing machine in suitcase.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 38

Frister Rossman Cub7 sewing machine in plastic case.

Estimated: £15 - £25

Lot 39

Portable set of storage draws, box of Pro-cast Resin, felt pens, brushes, note pads, art supplies etc.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 40

Small sewing accessory storage box with contents including buttons, scissors etc

Estimated: £5 - £15

Lot 41

Quantity of handmade enamel jewellery including earrings, brooches, pendant necklaces and Christmas tree ornaments.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 42

2 Small folding wooden artists easels (1 missing its back support) and a plastic artist portfolio containing card etc

Estimated: £10 - £20

Lot 43

Folding portable wooden artists box / easel combination.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 44

Large Winsor and Newton folding artists easel with an unbranded folding stool.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 45

Large wooden folding artists easel marked APA

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 46

Storage tub of sewing accessories including large cones of thread.

Estimated: £10 - £20

Lot 47

3 Boxes of painted sheep skulls. Possible use as spooky, grotesque decor / props/ art project etc

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 48

3 Boxes of painted sheep skulls. Possible use as spooky, grotesque decor / props/ art project etc

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 49

3 Boxes of painted sheep skulls. Possible use as spooky, grotesque decor / props/ art project etc

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 50

3 Boxes of painted sheep skulls. Possible use as spooky, grotesque decor / props/ art project etc

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 51

Antique Singer sewing machine with Egyptian decals on an ornate wooden and metal trestle table base.

Estimated: £40 - £80

Lot 52

2 Large tubs of assorted wool including: Falklands Island Aran Wool, Phildar Brisants 030, Sheena Anne Mohair Look, Patons Diana Disco.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 53

2 Tubs of assorted wool including: Lee Target Kaftan, Robin Softspun, Newarke Luxury Brushed, Dolce by Wendy.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 54

Large tub of assorted wool - various styles and colours.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 55

Large tub of assorted wool including: Lee Target Poodle and Aran Knitting Wool.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 56

Large tub of assorted wool including: Aran Knit, Patons Clansman, Wendys Shetland Chunky, Phildar Brisants 030.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 57

Large tub of assorted wool including: Grey 100% wool non-standard, Argyll Chameleon, Emu Scotch Superwash Dk.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 58

Large tub of assorted wool including: Phildar dedicace 006, Sidar DK, Morven Real Shetland.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 59

Large tub of assorted wool, various style and colours including Donna and Matisse by Wendy.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 60

Large tub of assorted wool including: Listers Tibet, Gefjun Lopi, Wendy Capri, Jaeger Mohair Gold Metallics.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 61

3 Tubs of assorted wool including: Rebecca double knitting, Phildar Pegase 206, RP Super Ball DK.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 62

2 Tubs of assorted wool including: Gefjun Lopi, Wendy Fashion 3 Milano, Poppleton Pica.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 63

Red velvet and faux black ermine trimmed Joe Browns coat size 14

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 64

4 Satin feel Chinese Qipao traditional dresses sizes 36 and L

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 65

Cream Kimono with floral design and a wide yellow and orange belt / tie (some staining to Kimono)

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 66

5 Chinese jackets and oriental inspired shirts including Hawaloha by Uno and Kickflip Boardwear.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 67

Green patterned Kimono.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 68

3 Chinese dressing gowns / house coats. Silk, polyester and cotton.

Estimated: £15 - £25

Lot 69

3 Long Thai kaftan style printed dresses / tunics.

Estimated: £15 - £25

Lot 70

Long Chinese inspired evening dress Nouvelle of London L/XL. Select size 12 shirt, Cleo size 12 black shirt and white traditional style under trousers and tunic.

Estimated: £15 - £25

Lot 71

Chinese traditional dress accessories including shoes, soft shoes, belts, purses, cording, hair items etc.

Estimated: £15 - £25

Lot 72

3 Chinese paper fans, mini folding screen, silk table placements and chopsticks.

Estimated: £10 - £20

Lot 73

2 Patterned Kaftan style dresses.

Estimated: £10 - £20

Lot 74

Green Chinese dragon jacket size M, gold coloured traditional style top size 38 and red handbag.

Estimated: £10 - £20

Lot 75

Poetry of Korean War book, and 3 ties: Korean veterans, RNLI and a regimental tie.

Estimated: £5 - £10

Lot 76

Spanish Andaluz Samaranch 150x150 throw.

Estimated: £15 - £25

Lot 77

Nepalese style Yathra woven jacket. Measures 46cm flat across the chest under armpits x 64cm shoulder to hem.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 78

Oriental style satin feel throw aprox 150cm square. Red and gold trim scarf / sash. Gurabatei tapestry. 3 scarves.

Estimated: £10 - £20

Lot 79

Box of wool including Seriously Chunky Macaw, Jarol Heritage DK ETC

Estimated: £10 - £20

Lot 80

Bag of assorted knitting needles.

Estimated: £10 - £20

Lot 81

Large cut glass scent bottle with silver lid (lid as found).

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 82

2 Boxes and a suitcase of fabric offcuts and wool segments for making a proddy rug, knitting needles etc

Estimated: £10 - £20

Lot 83

2 Boxes of embroidery and tapestry making craft packs and a folding artists easel.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 84

Hat box containing a quantity of ladies hats including Marks & Spencer.

Estimated: £10 - £20

Lot 85

Mannequin tailors dummy bust on stand, measures 140cm high

Estimated: £20 - £30

Lot 86

No Lot.

Lot 87

Quantity of ladies straw and summer wide brimmed hats.

Estimated: £15 - £25

Lot 88

Harrods hat box containing Bailey Tomlin felt hat. Harvey Nichols hat box containing a Kangol ladies hat. Liberty hat box containing a quantity of wool and felt hats.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 89

3 hat boxes including Selfridges, containing various ladies hats including wide brimmed wool, Faux Fur cloche and velvet floppy hats.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 90

4 Hat boxes containing various ladies hats including a Philip Treacy of London cloche / bucket hat.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 91

Mannequin half bust on perspex stand, measures 65cm high.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 92

Mannequin head and shoulders wig / jewellery bust on perspex stand. Measures 80cm high.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 93

Quantity of card picture mounts, various colours, approx sizes 41 x 31cm

Estimated: £15 - £25

Lot 94

Large tub of assorted wool and knitting needles. Including Navajo Chunky Knit and Yarn Baby DK.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 95

Large quantity of fabric samples, offcuts and fat quarters. Many Christmas and children's prints inc Disney. Books, card making kits etc.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 96

Wooden crate containing vintage Pins & Needles magazines, large quantity of knitting needles and a rag rug tool.

Estimated: £15 - £25

Lot 97

Wooden sewing box on hairpin legs with some contents.

Estimated: £20 - £40

Lot 98

Nobo A1 Size folding freestanding presentation flip chart, ideal for interactive meetings.

Estimated: £15 - £25

Lot 99

Box of tapestry kits and threads, frames and box of vintage cross-stitch and embroidery magazines and pamphlets.

Estimated: £15 - £25

Lot 100

2 Top hats by Christy's and Henry Heath, 2 Bowler hats by Woodrow and the other unmarked.

Estimated: £20 - £40