fine art

5th December 2013

Lot 501

A pair of silver candlesticks, foliate and bird embossed, Birmingham 1958. Height 4 ins.

Sold for £48

Lot 502

A pair of silver candlesticks, loaded bases, Birmingham 1910. Height 3 ins.

Sold for £42

Lot 503

A silver cased timepiece, Birmingham 1899, the timepiece with enamelled dial, Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, French movement. Case dimensions 3 ins x 2.5 ins.

Sold for £42

Lot 504

A silver cased timepiece, with Swiss movement, enamelled dial and Roman numerals, the case Birmingham dated letter rubbed but probably 1914.

Sold for £45

Lot 505

A silver toast rack, Sheffield 1939, six divisions, 151 grams.

Sold for £52

Lot 506

A silver salver, George III 1766, repair to centre, raised on claw and ball feet, 249 grams, diameter 6.75 ins, together with a silver basket, Birmingham 1895, 92 grams.

Sold for £70

Lot 507

A collection of silver condiments, including a pair of pierced salts with cranberry liners, Birmingham 1892, a pair of cut glass salts with silver rims, Birmingham 1906 and a mustard with green glass liner, Birmingham 1908.

Sold for £100

Lot 508

A collection of seven condiments, comprising boat shaped salt, Birmingham 1893, pepperette stamped "Sterling", circular salt, Birmingham 1920, another Victorian date letter rubbed, another Victorian 1881 and three others marks rubbed.

Sold for £80

Lot 509

A foliate engraved cigarette case, Birmingham 1953, 107 grams, together with four serviette rings, two salt spoons, straining spoon and sugar tongs, 117 grams.

Sold for £70

Lot 510

A cut glass inkwell, of S shape, with silver mounts, London 1901.

Sold for £80

Lot 511

A silver inkwell, with cranberry glass reservoir, the base Birmingham 1905. Diameter 5.5 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £95

Lot 512

Two silver mounted dressing table accessories, one Birmingham 1899 the other 1901. Heights 5.25 ins and 3.75 ins.

Sold for £100

Lot 513

A pair of silver candlesticks, with loaded bases, Birmingham 1912. Height 7 ins.

Sold for £90

Lot 514

A pair of silver candlesticks, with faceted columns and loaded bases, Birmingham 1926. Height 7.5 ins.

Sold for £65

Lot 515

A silver two branch candelabra, with loaded base, Birmingham 1954. Height 9.5 ins.

Sold for £70

Lot 516

A pair of silver candlesticks, loaded bases, Birmingham 1899. Height 6.25 ins.

Sold for £90

Lot 517

Three silver specimen vases, a pair Chester 1912 loaded, height 5 ins and another Birmingham 1921.

Sold for £42

Lot 518

A pierced silver bonbon dish, Birmingham 1905, together with a watch stand, London 1913.

Sold for £65

Lot 519

A silver pin cushion, in the form of a top hat, Birmingham 1905. Width 52 mm (see illustration).

Sold for £100

Lot 520

A silver pin cushion, in the form of a hedgehog, Birmingham 1906. Length 7 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £360

Lot 521

A Victorian silver tumbler cup, Birmingham 1877, "Just a Thimble Full", maker George Unite, 36 grams. Height 6 cm, diameter 42 mm (see illustration).

Sold for £120

Lot 522

A silver pin cushion, in the form of a seat, Birmingham 1911, the top with hinged lid. Width 50 mm (see illustration).

Sold for £130

Lot 523

A Samson Morden & Co. silver pin cushion, in the form of a chick, Chester 1905. Height approximately 45 mm (see illustration).

Sold for £180

Lot 524

A Sterling silver pin cushion, in the form of a swan, stamped "Sterling". Length 55 mm (see illustration).

Sold for £65

Lot 525

A silver pin cushion, in the form of a pig, Birmingham 1907. Length 55 mm (see illustration).

Sold for £110

Lot 526

A silver pin cushion, in the form of a cushion, Birmingham 1917. Width 52 mm (see illustration).

Sold for £130

Lot 527

A silver pin cushion, in the form of an elephant, Birmingham rubbed circa 1905. Length 62 mm (see illustration).

Sold for £130

Lot 528

A silver pin cushion, oval, Birmingham 1906. Length 9 cm.

Sold for £65

Lot 529

A silver pin cushion, Chester 1909. Length 7 cm.

Sold for £85

Lot 530

A miniature silver coloured pin cushion, in the form of a piglet, length 28 mm, together with a silver plated pin cushion in the form of a pig, a silver topped dressing table jar with swan pin cushion top, Birmingham 1907, a small silver mounted scent bottle, Birmingham 1896 and a small cut glass scent bottle with plated mount.

Sold for £200

Lot 531

Twelve pairs of German silver handled hors d'oeuvres knives and forks, the handles stamped "800".

Sold for £40

Lot 532

A late Victorian silver cream jug and sugar basin, Birmingham 1888, 247 grams.

Sold for £90

Lot 533

A pair of Dublin cast silver candlesticks, 1969, 885 grams. Height 6.25 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £300

Lot 534

A silver photograph frame, with oak easel back, Birmingham 1929. 17 cm x 22 cm.

Sold for £110

Lot 535

A silver photograph frame, Birmingham 1918, rectangular, with oval aperture and oak easel back. 11 cm x 16 cm.

Sold for £58

Lot 536

A silver tankard, Birmingham 1928, 366 grams, inscribed to rim. Height 5.5 ins.

Sold for £100

Lot 537

An Edwardian silver caddy, Birmingham 1909, 110 grams. Width 3 ins.

Sold for £52

Lot 538

A 19th century brass and copper coal bucket, with loop handle, riveted body and raised on three short claw and ball feet. Diameter 13 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £180

Lot 539

A 19th century brass inkwell stand, with winged drumming cherub set between two drum shaped inkwells. Length 8 ins.

Sold for £150

Lot 540

A pair of 19th century reticulated brass urns. Height 9 ins.

Sold for £70

Lot 541

A brass bound barrel stick stand, with carrying handle to either side. Height 17 ins.

Sold for £70

Lot 542

A 19th century copper cooking tray, rectangular, with brass carrying handle to either side. Width 18.5 ins.

Not Sold

Lot 543

A Victorian embossed metal jardiniere, with caryatid mounts, the body embossed with cherubs and raised on four short paw feet. Width 24 ins.

Not Sold

Lot 544

An Ajax fire extinguisher, brass and copper. Height 24 ins.

Sold for £200

Lot 545

A Chinese carved soapstone lidded urn. Height 8.5 ins.

Sold for £55

Lot 546

A large cased pipe, Meerschaum. Length 12 ins.

Sold for £70

Lot 547

A pair of Benares brass vases. Height 6.75 ins.

Not Sold

Lot 548

A 19th century malacca cane, with embossed silver coloured metal top.

Sold for £75

Lot 549

Attributed to Keswick School of Industrial Arts, a copper framed bevelled glass mirror. Length 17 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £150

Lot 550

A tinplate model of a motorcycle with rider, clockwork, "Made in US Zone, Germany". Length 7.5 ins.

Sold for £280

Lot 551

A late Victorian oak tripod walking stick, with brass terminal and polished hardwood handle.

Sold for £170

Lot 552

A vintage pedal car, circa 1975, tinplate with rubber wheels. Length 33 ins.

Sold for £220

Lot 553

A late 19th/early 20th century Arts & Crafts brass and copper casket, with stylised designs and enamel to lid, plush lined interior. Width 5.75 ins.

Sold for £300

Lot 554

A late 19th/early 20th century Art Nouveau jug, with stylised motif. Height 9 ins.

Sold for £35

Lot 555

A Protector Lamp miners lamp.

Sold for £40

Lot 556

A late 19th/early 20th century Tudric pewter two handled vase, impressed "For Old Times Sake". Height 8 ins.

Sold for £350

Lot 557

A collection of five pewter plates and oval platter. Each plate diameter 10 ins, platter width 15.5 ins.

Not Sold

Lot 558

A WMF plaque, young boy with dachshunds. Height 10 ins (see illustration).

Not Sold

Lot 559

An Art Deco style light fitting, brass and glass. Diameter approximately 22 ins.

Sold for £30

Lot 560

A 17th century Dutch brass wall sconce, the oval backplate with a beaded rim framing an embossed standing figure holding a tulip, with foliate engraved background supporting two cast scrolled branches. Height 15 ins. PROVENANCE - Sothebys, The Tristram Jellinek Collection 1996, Lot 705 (see illustration).

Not Sold

Lot 561

Nine leather Tanakh scrolls, hand inked, 19th century.

Sold for £100

Lot 562

An 18th century bronze, recumbent draped cherub raised on a marble plinth. Length 7 ins.

Not Sold

Lot 563

A 19th century bronze chariot group, raised on a variegated marble plinth. Length 12 ins (see illustration).

Not Sold

Lot 564

A large Cloisonne vase, with silver coloured wire, decorated with birds and branches. Height 12.5 ins.

Not Sold

Lot 565

An Art Nouveau lacquered brass and enamelled casket, rectangular, circa 1920. Width 14 cm.

Not Sold

Lot 566

A car mascot, in the form of a leaping trout. Height including thread 6 ins.

Not Sold

Lot 567

A 19th century carved ivory card case, Cantonese, decorated with figures and buildings. 55 mm x 100 mm.

Sold for £500

Lot 568

A late 19th/early 20th century Cantonese card case, decorated with figures and buildings. 54 mm x 95 mm.

Sold for £550

Lot 569

A late 19th/early 20th century Sunday stick, the head stamped "T. Johnston". Length 33 ins.

Not Sold

Lot 570

A near pair of marble urns, half lobed and raised on square stepped bases. Height 13.5 ins.

Not Sold

Lot 571

A Regency brass lamp base, converted to electricity. Height including light fitting 18.5 ins.

Sold for £300

Lot 572

Pradier, a bronze figure of a reclining nude. Length 18 ins (see illustration).

Not Sold

Lot 573

A pair of 19th century bronze busts, female figures, one wearing mask headdress. Height 13.5 ins (see illustration).

Not Sold

Lot 574

An 18th century Alms dish, embossed to the centre. Diameter 16 ins.

Not Sold

Lot 575

A large late 19th century Cloisonne plaque, depicting butterflies and leaves. Diameter 19 ins.

Sold for £160

Lot 576

A late 19th century Cloisonne plaque, decorated with a bird of prey and three storks. Diameter 14 ins.

Sold for £170

Lot 577

A late 19th century Cloisonne plaque, decorated with a yellow bird and chrysanthemums. Diameter 14.5 ins.

Sold for £180

Lot 578

A late Victorian pipers headdress, in painted tin box bearing label "Greenock Pipe Band".

Sold for £180

Lot 579

An Edwardian child's trestle rocking horse, with original paintwork, mane, tail and harness. Height to top of ears 28 ins, length of trestle 33 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £780

Lot 580

A Cloisonne canary yellow vase, decorated with flowering roses. Height 7.5 ins.

Sold for £140

Lot 581

Three silhouette portrait miniatures, two Georgian gentlemen and one later.

Sold for £100

Lot 582

A 19th century carved wax profile portrait miniature, circa 1840, in gilt frame.

Sold for £50

Lot 583

One volume Nicholas Culpepper, "The Practice of Physic" 1684 (AF).

Not Sold

Lot 584

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 (see illustration).

Not Sold

Lot 585

A bronze model of a prowling bear. Length 16 ins (see illustration).

Sold for £220

Lot 586

A late 19th/early 20th century bronze knight on horseback. Height 14 ins, length 13 ins (see illustration).

Not Sold

Lot 587

A pair of 19th century iron and brass urns on stands. Height 10.25 ins, width 6 ins.

Not Sold

Lot 588

A large 19th century copper and iron bound log container, with loop handle to either side. Diameter 24 ins.

Sold for £320

Lot 589

After Moignier, a pair of bronze stags raised on marble bases. Height 30 ins.

Sold for £400

Lot 590

A Victorian brass and copper coal helmet, with carrying handle and embossed body (see illustration).

Sold for £190

Lot 591

A copper coal helmet, with galvanized liner, loop handle and body to simulate reptile skin.

Sold for £50

Lot 592

A Japanese sword, leather scabbard, aluminium tsuba and bone handle, together with two bayonets each with scabbard.

Sold for £240

Lot 593

An Arctic fox fur.

Sold for £45

Lot 594

A brass column oil lamp, with cranberry glass reservoir and shade. Height including chimney 27 ins.

Sold for £110

Lot 595

A 19th century brass microscope, by R. & J. Beck, London, in mahogany case.

Not Sold

Lot 596

An early 20th century parasol, with carved walnut dog head terminal with glass eyes.

Sold for £48

Lot 597

Two 20 mm Hurricane cannon shells, 1942, converted to lighters, one with brass Hurricane mounted to one side. Hurricane 11CS were armed with four 20 mm cannon and 500 lb bombs and were known as "Hurri-Bombers".

Not Sold

Lot 598

A collection of twenty four colliery tokens.

Sold for £40

Lot 599

A Harrods leather suitcase, with pink lined interior, width 18 ins, together with another smaller case of similar design but unlabelled, a shoe case and tan suitcase.

Sold for £50

Lot 600

A 19th century bronze figure of a Roman Gladiator with lion. Height 17 ins (see illustration).

Not Sold