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Auction date Thursday, 13 July 2023 10:30 - 17:30 BST
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Auction: 

Thursday 13th July at 10.30am

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Including property from the collection of Bruce and Elizabeth Chatwin

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Items from the collection of the late Anthony du Boulay FSA (1929- 2022),

a private collection of Christopher Dresser Design 

and 

the Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset.

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Saturday 8th July 9.30am - 12pm

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Head of Sale:

 William Batt


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Total lots: 467

RAY SILVERMAN (B. 1943): A STUDIO POTTERY BOWL
Lot 259 Sold
RAY SILVERMAN (B. 1943): A STUDIO POTTERY BOWL
with circular twin flanged tan and brown body, 8cm high x 29cm diameter, stamped RS

Provenance: Property of a Private Collector
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £100 - £150
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
*ANTHEA CRAIGMYLE (1933-2016) A woman sitting in a garden landscape
Lot 260 Unsold
*ANTHEA CRAIGMYLE (1933-2016) A woman sitting in a garden landscape
two dinghies nearby, monogrammed lower left, watercolour, pencil and pastel on paper, 21cm x 26cm

Provenance: Westvale, Nailwell, Bath. The former home of Baron and Lady Craigmyle.
Estimate: £100 - £200
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY HEPPLEWHITE STYLE CHAIRS
Lot 261 Unsold
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY HEPPLEWHITE STYLE CHAIRS
with camel backs, pierced vase shaped splats, tapestry seats on square tapered front legs

Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset, thence by descent.
Estimate: £100 - £150
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A GREEN-PAINTED WROUGHT IRON GARDEN BENCH
Lot 262 Sold
A GREEN-PAINTED WROUGHT IRON GARDEN BENCH
the scrolling arms and legs supporting a shaped slatted seat, 83cm high x 180cm wide x 71cm deep
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £400
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
AVIATION INTEREST: AN UNUSUAL POLISHED ALUMINIUM PEDESTAL DESK
Lot 263 Unsold
AVIATION INTEREST: AN UNUSUAL POLISHED ALUMINIUM PEDESTAL DESK
formed as two riveted wings united by twin stretchers, terminating on four rubber wheels, with a curved glass top, 76cm high x 181cm wide x 195cm deep
Estimate: £400 - £600
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A PAIR OF COMPOSITE STONE GRIFFONS
Lot 264 Sold
A PAIR OF COMPOSITE STONE GRIFFONS
modelled seated on rectangular plinths, each 95cm high x 70cm long x 37cm wide
Hammer price: £800
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A LATE 19TH CENTURY VILLEROY BOCH METTLACH TERRACOTTA TWO HANDLED VASE
Lot 265 Sold
A LATE 19TH CENTURY VILLEROY BOCH METTLACH TERRACOTTA TWO HANDLED VASE
with elephant head mounts, decorated in green with leaves, 34 cm high, shape no. 1870

Note: see Morley, Christopher 'Dresser's Decorative Design' p. 120 fig. 176 for a similar example in different colourway

Provenance: Property of a Private Collector
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £40 - £60
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY SILK EMBROIDERED PAPER PANEL
Lot 266 Sold
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY SILK EMBROIDERED PAPER PANEL
working in coloured threads with scrolled flowers around central monochrome engraving of a seated saint, 24cm x 19cm, in painted frame

Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset, thence by descent.
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £60 - £80
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A GEORGE III OAK AND MAHOGANY CROSS-BANDED BUREAU
Lot 267 Sold
A GEORGE III OAK AND MAHOGANY CROSS-BANDED BUREAU
18th century, the fall front opening to an interior fitted with short drawers and pigeon holes, three graduated long drawers beneath, on shaped bracket feet, 115cm high x 108cm wide x 57cm deep

Provenance: The residual contents of Claveys Farmhouse, Mells Green, Somerset.
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £80 - £150
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY ORMOLU CANDLESTICKS
Lot 268 Unsold
A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY ORMOLU CANDLESTICKS
modelled as a recumbent stag and doe, on rectangular bases, each 13cm high x 8cm wide x 5cm deep (2)

Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset, thence by descent.
Estimate: £60 - £80
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY SERPENTINE FRONTED STATIONERY BOX
Lot 269 Sold
A GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY SERPENTINE FRONTED STATIONERY BOX
inlaid with chequered stringing, the lid with oval patera enclosing four division interior, 36cm high x 23cm wide x 29cm deep

Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset, thence by descent.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £100 - £150
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
PIETER HENDRIK THOMAS (1814-1866) A coastal scene with figures
Lot 270 Sold
PIETER HENDRIK THOMAS (1814-1866) A coastal scene with figures
signed lower left, oil on panel, 24.5cm x 32cm
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £150 - £250
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY AUSTRALIAN CARVED EMU EGGS
Lot 271 Sold
A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY AUSTRALIAN CARVED EMU EGGS
one decorated with an emu, the other with a kangaroo, each 13cm high, contained in original cardboard box with postage dated 24/9/1917
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £80 - £150
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
AN OAK REFECTORY TABLE
Lot 272 Sold
AN OAK REFECTORY TABLE
18th century, the panelled top over a frieze with chip carved moulding to each side, on baluster turned legs to block feet joined by stretchers, 75cm high x 204cm long x 79cm wide
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £800 - £1,500
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A PAIR OF LEAD GARDEN FIGURES REPRESENTING TWO OF THE FOUR SEASONS
Lot 273 Sold
A PAIR OF LEAD GARDEN FIGURES REPRESENTING TWO OF THE FOUR SEASONS
late 19th/early 20th century, after the 18th century originals, possibly by H. Crowther Ltd., winter depicted holding a candle, 75cm high, and Spring a bunch a flowers, 74cm high, each on associated reconstituted stone plinths, each 41cm high (2)

From the collection of the late Anthony du Boulay FSA (1929- 2022).
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A LATE 19TH CENTURY VILLEROY BOCH METTLACH TERRACOTTA CHARGER
Lot 274 Sold
A LATE 19TH CENTURY VILLEROY BOCH METTLACH TERRACOTTA CHARGER
after a design by Dr Christopher Dresser, with an intricate design on a red and blue ground, 34cm diameter, shape no. 894

Note: See Morley, Christopher, ‘Dresser’s Decorative Design’ p. 143, fig. 245

Provenance: Property of a Private Collector
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £60 - £80
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY COALPORT PART TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE
Lot 275 Sold
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY COALPORT PART TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE
decorated in the Imari palette with flowers, comprising teapot, milk jug, sucriere, six tea cups, six saucers three coffee cans and a plate (19 pieces)

Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset, thence by descent.
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £100 - £200
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A NEAR EASTERN COPPER COFFEE POT
Lot 276 Sold
A NEAR EASTERN COPPER COFFEE POT
probably 19th Century, with lobed floral filled body, 39 cm high

Provenance: Property of a Private Collector
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £30 - £40
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A KASHMIRI SILK PANEL
Lot 277 Sold
A KASHMIRI SILK PANEL
woven with pieces of shell, 85cm square, the label to the ebonised frame inscribed 'From the collection of Lord Aylesford'

Provenance: The residual contents of Claveys Farmhouse, Mells Green, Somerset.
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A PAIR OF BLACK PAINTED CAST METAL GARDEN BENCHES
Lot 278 Unsold
A PAIR OF BLACK PAINTED CAST METAL GARDEN BENCHES
of 19th Century Coalbrookdale style, the backs with central armorials, slatted hardwood seats, each 95cm high x 119cm wide x 56cm deep
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
MANNER OF ALBERTO GIACOMETTI (1902-1966): A CARVED WOOD SHELL FORM PLAFONNIER
Lot 279 Sold
MANNER OF ALBERTO GIACOMETTI (1902-1966): A CARVED WOOD SHELL FORM PLAFONNIER
later inset with four clear glass marbles, 15cm drop x 58cm diameter

Note: a similar plafonnier depicted in the World of Interior Eileen Gray feature

Provenance: Purchased from David Lay 7th March 2013, lot 215.
Property of a Private Collector.
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £500 - £700
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BUREAU BOOKCASE
Lot 280 Unsold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BUREAU BOOKCASE
the upper section with a grey key moulded pediment over a blind fret carved frieze, astragal glazed doors beneath opening to four shelves, the lower section with a fall front, opening to an interior fitted with small drawers and pigeon holes, four graduated drawers beneath, on ogee bracket feet, 214cm high x 106cm wide x 58cm deep
Estimate: £200 - £400
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
AFTER D. SMITH, ‘Osborne's Map of the Grand Junction Railway’
Lot 281 Sold
AFTER D. SMITH, ‘Osborne's Map of the Grand Junction Railway’
engraving, 33.5cm x 60cm, published by E.C. & W. Osborne, Birmingham 1838, in later wooden frame

Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset, thence by descent.
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £40 - £60
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A SMALL COLLECTION OF UNUSUAL CABBAGE PATTERN CERAMICS
Lot 282 Sold
A SMALL COLLECTION OF UNUSUAL CABBAGE PATTERN CERAMICS
including three small tureens, the tallest 15cm high, a jug, 23cm high, a candlestick, 8cm high, a shoe, 8cm high, and eight small serving dish, the largest 14cm wide (14)
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £40 - £60
13 July 2023
13 July 2023

Total lots: 467

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