antiques & fine art sale - main saleroom

A pair of simulated coral green and cream framed mirrors.  Diameter 38 cm.

Sold for £25

Two Victorian brass oil lamps, one with etched shade and cut reservoir and marble effect base.

Sold for £48

An antique hardwood ships wheel by MacTaggart Scott & Co Limited Edinburgh, diameter excluding handles 68 cm.

Sold for £120

One volume "Miscellanies in Profe and Verfe" Volume The Fifth 1735.

Sold for £25

One volume "Crome's Etchings", a catalogue and in appreciation with some account of his paintings by Henry Studdy Theobald 1906.

Not Sold

One volume first edition "Life of Amelia Opie" by Cecilia Lucy Brightwell London and Norwich published.

Not Sold

A 19th century iron trivet. Height 32 cm, top 35 cm x 26 cm.

Sold for £20

A 19th century copper coal receiver, with loop handle and riveted body. Height excluding handle 32 cm, top diameter 36 cm.

Not Sold

A Pietra Dura bird on branch paperweight. 10 cm x 10 cm.

Sold for £30

An Edwardian motorcar photograph frame, and a babies rattle.

Sold for £20

A 19th century papier mache snuff box, diameter 95 mm, together with a horn toothpick box.

Sold for £28

A vintage tribal throwing club, with ball end. Length 69 cm.

Sold for £45

An Arts & Crafts wrought iron fire guard. Height 73 cm, width 57 cm.

Sold for £65

A set of 19th century brass balance scales, with pans and various Avery weights. Maximum height 67 cm, base width 54 cm, depth 24.5 cm.

Not Sold

A pair of wrought iron fire dogs. Height 38 cm, length 46 cm.

Not Sold

A pair of grey painted cast iron Stag on ball gatepost tops. Height 95 cm, maximum length 58 cm.

Sold for £275

A collection of seven antique pewter plates Diameter each +/- 23.5 cm, together with a pewter jug.

Sold for £75

A silver mounted walking stick, and two others.

Sold for £30

A 1916 silver half crown, together with a quantity of bank notes.

Sold for £45

Two partially red painted antique ships bells. Height 24.5 cm, diameter 26 cm.

Sold for £120

Taxidermy - A fourteen point Scottish Red Stag head mounted on an oak shield, marked ADP CNOC AN EICH 1922, 18 stone, 12 lbs, the shield impressed to the rear WA MacLeay Inverness.

Not Sold

A boxed Cavendish clarinet, with spare reeds and quantity of sheet music.

Not Sold

Tomlinson & Co (possibly Dublin) a pair of flintlock pocket pistols, signed to the left-hand side Tomlinson & Co and engraved with Union Jack, flags and drums to the right-hand side, with 1 1/2" barrels. Overall length 15.5 cm (AF).

Sold for £190

A Naval Journal for a midshipman serving on HMS Caledon, January 15th 1922 to May 15th 1923 and HMS Warspite until 15th April 1924, also a journal concerning navigation, signals etc.

Sold for £30

"Magna Britannia" Being a Precise Topographical Account of Several Counties of Great Britain, Volume 4 containing Cumberland, published in London by T Cadell & W Davies in 1816, with rebound boards containing multiple illustrations.

Not Sold

A large collection of British Steel memorabilia, mostly concerning Workington and West Cumberland ephemera, booklets, receipts, books including receipt for Maryport and Carlisle Railway Company, Iron and Steel Industry of West Cumberland, weight calculator for Steel Work for Consett Iron & Co Ltd, a rail hole gauge stamped Moss Bay Company 1904, British Steel rulers, Workington Iron & Steel Company photograph album etc.

Sold for £70

A handmade Border Regiment Remembrance The Somme 1916-1918, and France and Flanders 1914-1918, with the laurel leaf for The 34th Cumberland Regiment of Foot and The 55th Westmorland Regiment of Foot, which was amalgamated to form The Border Regiment. Panel 46 cm x 26 cm (glass is broken but still attached).

Sold for £50

A tissue napkin souvenir of The final of The English Cup Tie Barnsley v West Bromwich Albion April 20th 1912.

Sold for £140

A framed map of Westmorland by Alfred Wainwright. 61 cm x 53 cm, glazed and in a Hogarth style frame.

Sold for £32

Wellington Pit Whitehaven Colliery report, of the causes and circumstances attending an explosion and underground fire which occurred 11th May 1910, this is the published report by R Redmayne and Samuel Pope printed in 1911, which was presented to both Houses of Parliament, included in the back is a foldout plan of Wellington Pit.

Sold for £50

Two miners lamps in brass, by The Protector Lamp and Lighting Company, type 6, from Wellington Pit.  Provenance: Creighton Mining Museum, formerly Lots 280 and 281 from 11th September Sale 2008 at Mitchells.

Sold for £90

A collection of Geology Paleontology and Geography books etc, to include "Natures Building Blocks", "The Geology of Cornwall", Invertebrate Paleontology and Evolution", "Quantative Geology", "The Structure and Confirmation of Evolutionary Theory" and "A Dictionary of Ecology, Evolution and Systematics" etc.

Not Sold

A Holy Bible, containing the old and new testament, New Testament dated 1617 printed at London by Robert Barker, inscription in the book shows it was rebound in 1748 (generally poor condition).

Sold for £2200

A collection of books mostly on Derby Porcelain, "Derby Porcelain 1750-1798" by Gilbert Bradley, "Landscapes and Derby and Worcester Porcelain" by Henderson & Stirk, "Derby Porcelain an Illustrated Guide 1748-1848", "Artists and Craftsman of the 19th Century Derby China Factory" by David Manchip, together with other journals and catalogues on Derby and a book on British Glass 1800-1914 by Charles R Hajdamach.

Not Sold

Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell "Clash of The Sky Galleons", hardback limited edition with collectors postcards, Herbie Brennan "Fairy Wars" hardback signed first edition, "Fairies and Other Fantastical Folk" signed by Maxime Gadd in original presentation box, together with uncorrected proof by Jack L Chalker, "Pirates of The Thunder".

Not Sold

Philip Pullman "His Dark Materials", three volume limited edition signed set, sealed in original slip case, together with Philip Pullman "The Scarecrow and His Servant" signed first edition and "The Firework Makers Daughter" American first edition, both with dust wrappers.

Sold for £170

China Mieville, "Iron Council", signed first edition with dust wrapper.

Not Sold

Philip Jose Farmer, "The World of Tiers", volumes 1 and 2, both signed, hardbacks with dust jackets.

Sold for £40

Ursula K Le Guin "Rocannon's World", 1795 Garland Publishing first edition, signed by the author, hardback with no dust jacket.

Sold for £90

Jack Vance "Rhialto The Marvellous", signed first edition 1984, hardback with dust cover by Bane Books New York.

Not Sold

Jack Vance The Lyonesse Trilogy, three volumes comprising of "Suldrun's Garden" signed copy 304/500, "The Green Pearl" signed copy 351/600 in a slip case together with "Madouc" signed copy 272/600 in a slip case.

Sold for £65

Jack Vance "Tschai" Volumes 1-4, each volume limited edition signed, hardbacks published by Underwood Miller.

Not Sold

Jack Vance Demon Prince Series books 1-5, 1980's US hard cover limited editions, all signed and numbered, "Starking" 41/175, "The Killing Machine" 2/175, "Palace of Love" 23/175, "The Face" 40/150, "The Book of Dreams" 46/200, published by Underwood and Miller.

Not Sold

A Simon & Patrick Luthier S&P cedar twelve string guitar in black lined hard case, marked to the headstock 98472101, together with a Tektron guitar stand.

Sold for £120

Alfred Wainwright signed typewritten letter on four pages, concerning The Yorkshire Dales.

Sold for £420

Two copies of "Kendal in the 19th Century", "A Book of Drawings" by A Wainwright, published by Westmorland Gazette.

Sold for £40

A "Guide to the view of Scafell Pike" by Chris Jesty, incorporating sketches by A Wainwright, together with "Ben Nevis Panorama" by Chris Jesty, together with a small amount of ephemera regarding Alfred Wainwright publications, also "Old Roads of Eastern Lakeland" 1985 first edition.

Sold for £170

Alfred Wainwright (1907-1991), "A Furness Sketchbook", signed 1978 first edition, together with a "Second Furness Sketchbook" 1979 first edition, signed, both with dust jackets, unclipped.

Not Sold

Alfred Wainwright (1907-1991), "Scottish Mountain Drawings" a set of six with Volumes 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 being first editions, all with dust jackets and unclipped.

Sold for £90

A twelve string mandolin, with pear shaped body and oval sound hole, with internal label De Liso Port Said. Length +/- 63.5 cm, body width 26 cm.

Sold for £25

An early 20th century Arts & Crafts style heavy gauge copper and brass rectangular tray, with handles to either side, brass rim with copper rivets. Handle height 5 cm, length 50.5 cm, depth 35 cm.

Sold for £42

Antiquarian map by Robert Morden South Wales, hand coloured.  19 cm x 45 cm, framed.

Sold for £25

Three 19th century giltwood and gesso picture frames, one containing a plaster cast "Paulus", another with watercolour portrait of a young girl and another portrait of a gentleman.  Largest frame dimensions 27 cm x 23 cm.

Sold for £120

A Victorian Irish framed diorama and poem, marked Kilkee County Clare 1849, with basket of seaweed, the poem first line "Call us not weeds we are flowers of the sea". 24 x 35 cm, framed.

Sold for £70

A papier mache snuff box, with painted decoration to the top, marked to the rear Pennington 1849, containing various coins, together with a 14 ct gold nibbed fountain pen.

Sold for £60

An antique piece of horse tack, possibly silver crown from the Napoleonic Wars Infantry Harness insignia. Length 28.5 cm.

Sold for £45

An early 20th century wooden hourglass or sand timer. Height 18.5 cm, diameter 9 cm, together with a pair of wooden candlesticks with burnt signature to the base Bailiff. Height 21 cm.

Sold for £65

Barbie McClure a concrete and wooden sculpture "Vertical Two" 2012.  Height 43 cm, width 17 cm, depth 7 cm.

Sold for £30

Hillu Liebelt (born 1959 Germany), woven sculptural tapestry "Wave One". Height 27 cm.

Not Sold

A carved wooden Heraldic Unicorn lamp base.  Height including brass fitting 52 cm, width 20 cm, depth 19 cm.

Sold for £110

A collection of Royal Commemorative books, Commemoration of Queen Victoria 1837-1897, together with Illustrated London News Diamond Jubilee for 1897, together with Great Britain Her Beauty and Achievements, Photographs from The Times, The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee 1910-1935 Edition and Coronation souvenir book for 1937.

Not Sold

A vintage child's tea set, in original box, together with three vintage dolls and a Teddy Bear.

Not Sold

An antique hardwood opium pipe, with studded metal design. Length 74.5 cm.

Sold for £480

Tabitha Salmon farmyard watercolour, signed and dated in pencil to bottom right-hand corner Tabitha Salmon 1982. 64 cm x 32.5 cm, mounted, glazed and framed.

Not Sold

Three late 19th/early 20th century walking sticks, one with silver mounts Birmingham hallmark 1918 and a horn topped walking cane, together with a leather topped cane.

Sold for £100

A mixed collection of ballpoint and fountain pens by Parker, Watermans etc, to include two Parker pens with 14 ct gold nibs etc.

Sold for £42

A gilt framed dedication to The Bronte Sisters, central panel being a portrait of the three sisters, frame size 68.5 cm x 37.5 cm.

Sold for £18

An early 18th century crewel work picture of birds, two handled vase with floral decoration with family provenance for the Cotton Family of Combermer. 35.5 cm x 25.5 cm, in a glazed giltwood frame.

Sold for £1100

A lidded pewter box, antler handled knife, marrow scoop, letter openers, scales and weights, 3" lens mounted on a stand, set of teaspoons with cockerel tops etc.

Sold for £50

Swordstick with London silver mount 1901. Length 84 cm, together with a Victorian antler handled walking stick with white metal mount inscribed W D Barnes 1887. Length 82 cm. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. Please note that if you require P&P for this lot, this can only be done using an age verified method.

Sold for £110

A large mixture of cut throat razors, some boxed, various makes including Fisher's, John Clerk & Son Governor etc. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. Please note that if you require P&P for this lot, this can only be done using an age verified method.

Sold for £35

A mixed selection of medals and badges, including World War One medal to Flight Sergeant A J Grinhan RAF, Serial No. 13861, Royal Corps of Signals badge, Asian medal 1910-1935, Clerks College Brooch, brooch in the form of a bayonet stamped Belgium etc.

Sold for £45

A selection of World bank notes, including Reichsmark, UK 20 ten note (John Bradbury cashier), American dollars etc.

Not Sold

Of Titanic interest, first day cover, postcard of the Dean family on board White Star Liner, together with printed card of the Titanic and information as well as P&O Cruises SS Canberra menu for 12th November 1985.

Sold for £15

A mixed selection of collectable items, including opera glasses, small cranberry glass bowl, a pair of spurs, pocket knife, badges, small copper planished dish 18.5 cm diameter etc. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. Please note that if you require P&P for this lot, this can only be done using an age verified method.

Sold for £32

A Victorian horn handled swordstick. Length +/- 90 cm, together with similar swordstick, length 93 cm. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. Please note that if you require P&P for this lot, this can only be done using an age verified method.

Sold for £280

Four bronze or bronze coloured medals, including German Seal Matrix representing the Burgesses of Glosaria, together with a French religious medallion and two for Bad Godesberg.

Sold for £20

A collection of UK and World bank notes, including UK £1 notes, Jersey and Guernsey £5 and £20 bank notes, Singapore $50 notes, mixed African and Indian bank notes.

Sold for £250

A collection of boxing memorabilia, including signed photograph by Peter Wills and a pair of his boxing shorts, signed programme by Jimmy Wile and Freddy Mills, together with a quantity of boxing tournament programmes mostly 1940's and early 1950's.

Sold for £95

A vintage tin containing a quantity of snake skins.

Sold for £60

A 19th century carved horn of Scrimshaw type with Whale, vessels, yacht and shark and swordfish, initialled W.L.P.  Length 16 cm.

Not Sold

A Peter Hall & Sons of Staveley satin birch table lamp, with turned column circular support and square base raised on short turned feet and dated to underside 2008. Maximum height 52 cm.

Sold for £70

An Arts & Crafts planished copper square form lantern light fitting, with angled roof, glazed sides and planished copper frame. Height 31 cm, top 27 cm square.

Sold for £120

An Arts & Crafts planished copper lantern, with brass loop suspension mount, single door and green tinted glass to the faceted panels. Maximum height 40 cm, maximum diameter 32 cm.

Sold for £2800

Taxidermy - A twelve point Red Stag polished skull and antlers, formerly from the G Kenneth Whitehead Collection (Lot 807 July 2005 Tennants).  Maximum width 88 cm, shield dimensions 46 cm x 23 cm.

Sold for £60

Three Robert Morden antiquarian maps, uncoloured. Shropshire, Worcestershire and Staffordshire. 39 cm x 46 cm.

Sold for £28

A pair of granite curling stones, initialled LW, together with another single curling stone.  Each diameter +/- 30 cm.

Sold for £170

A camel bone model of a three masted gunship, housed in a glazed case. Case dimensions 37 cm x 50 cm x 25 cm.

Not Sold

A camel bone model of a three masted gunship. Height including plinth 34 cm, length 41 cm.

Sold for £500

A doorstop in the form of a vintage carpet bowl. Height 46 cm.

Not Sold

A doorstop in the form of an antique iron shoe last. Height 43 cm.

Sold for £30

A patinated and riveted log receiver or garden planter, probably copper. Height 40 cm, top diameter 50 cm.

Sold for £150

A patinated and riveted log receiver or garden planter, probably copper. Height 40 cm, top diameter 50 cm.

Sold for £140

A pair of "Request Bus Stop" enamelled signs, each 27 cm x 43 cm.

Sold for £45

A pair of "Request Bus Stop" enamelled signs, each 27 cm x 43 cm.

Sold for £40

A polished metal champagne ice bucket. Height 25 cm, width including handles 38 cm, depth 25 cm.

Not Sold

An Art Deco style bronze dancing figure with hoop, raised on a stepped marble and slate base.  Height 47 cm.

Sold for £180

A pair of Blackamore composition hanging wall lights. Height 57 cm, maximum width 42 cm.

Not Sold

A pair of red painted Toleware style table lamp bases, each decorated with a coat of arms and complete with light fitting and matching shade. Overall height 71 cm, shade base diameter 42 cm.

Sold for £280

A pair of cast iron horse head gatepost tops or garden ornaments. Height 45 cm, maximum depth +/- 30 cm, base width 19 cm.

Not Sold