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

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

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Head of Sale:

 William Batt


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Total lots: 467

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK BY Jno WOOD OF STROUD
Lot 165 Unsold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK BY JOHNATHON WOOD OF STROUD
the 35cm brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, later spandrels, the patched over calendar dial engraved ‘Keep me clean, use me well, and I to you the truth will tell’, to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in probably associated ‘North Country’ style case, with scrolled cornice and spiralled pillars to hood, gadrooned and inlaid trunk, on bracket feet, 237cm high
Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House,…
Estimate: £300 - £400
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A SET OF SIX EARLY 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH PORCELAIN SERVING DISHES
Lot 166 Sold
A SET OF SIX EARLY 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH PORCELAIN SERVING DISHES
probably Bloor Derby, each decorated in the Imari palette with weeping willow and river within segmented borders, each approximately 28cm square, together with a similar circular bowl 28cm diameter

Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset, thence by descent.
Hammer price: £340
Estimate: £150 - £200
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A PAIR OF ORMOLU CANDLEBRA OF 18TH CENTURY ‘BACCHIC’ DESIGN
Lot 167 Sold
A PAIR OF ORMOLU CANDLEBRA OF 18TH CENTURY ‘BACCHIC’ DESIGN
with twin leaf sconces, the baluster stems capped with fruiting vines, each 39cm high x 30 cm diameter (2)

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 TRADITIONALLY UPHOLSTERED SETTEE
Lot 168 Unsold
A TRADITIONALLY UPHOLSTERED SETTEE
with curved back rail and upholstered in beige loose covers

Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset, thence by descent.
Estimate: £200 - £300
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
*ELYSE ASHE LORD (1900-1971) A study of figures reading
Lot 169 Sold
*ELYSE ASHE LORD (1900-1971) A study of figures reading
signed and numbered 1/75 in pencil to the margin, coloured etching, 36cm x 45cm
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £50 - £100
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
AFTER DOMINIQUE ALONZO (act.1910-1930) A BRONZE FIGURE OF A DANCER AND HOOP
Lot 170 Sold
AFTER DOMINIQUE ALONZO (act.1910-1930) A BRONZE FIGURE OF A DANCER AND HOOP
signed to the base, with J. B. Deposes foundry mark, on a turned marble plinth, 48cm high
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
AN OLD ELM RECTANGULAR HALL TABLE
Lot 171 Sold
AN OLD ELM RECTANGULAR HALL TABLE
18th century and later, on slender turned supports, 66cm high x 135cm long x 45cm wide

Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset, thence by descent.
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £100 - £150
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A GROUP OF SIX COMPOSITE STONE PLANTERS ON STANDS
Lot 172 Sold
A GROUP OF SIX COMPOSITE STONE PLANTERS ON STANDS
of campagna urn form, each with egg and dart moulded top edge and greek key carved body, on square section plinth bases, 87cm high x 42cm wide (6)

From the collection of the late Anthony du Boulay FSA (1929- 2022).
Hammer price: £230
Estimate: £200 - £400
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A NORTH WEST PERSIAN TABRIZ CARPET
Lot 172a Unsold
A NORTH WEST PERSIAN TABRIZ CARPET
the red ground covered with flowers and leafy tendrils, within contrasting borders and guards, 380cm x 305cm
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 19TH CENTURY Three portraits of 'Torquay Ladies'
Lot 173 Unsold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 19TH CENTURY Three portraits of 'Torquay Ladies'
two mounted together, together with three views of Torquay and one view of Anstey’s Cove, all watercolours, mostly 15cm x 21cm and dated 1889, in later gilt frames (6)

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 LATE 19TH CENTURY SARREGUEMINES POTTERY VASE
Lot 174 Sold
A LATE 19TH CENTURY SARREGUEMINES POTTERY VASE
after a design by Dr Christopher Dresser, painted and incised with a geometric pattern on a tan ground, no. 1317

Note: see Morley, Christopher, Dresser's Decorative Design, p. 136, fig. 222

Provenance: Property of a Private Collector
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £40 - £60
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A MOSAIC SQUARE TILE - ST. JOHANNES
Lot 175 Sold
A MOSAIC SQUARE TILE - ST. JOHANNES
decorated with spread eagle, 31cm square, in ebonised frame

Provenance: Property of a Private Collector
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £60 - £80
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A SET OF SIX EARLY VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD BALLOON BACK DINING CHAIRS
Lot 176 Unsold
A SET OF SIX EARLY VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD BALLOON BACK DINING CHAIRS
the drop in seats upholstered in leaf machine tapestry, on slender turned front legs
Estimate: £250 - £300
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
*JOHN JOWITT (1904-1996) ‘Mrs John Somerset Paddon’
Lot 177 Sold
*JOHN JOWITT (1904-1996) ‘Mrs John Somerset Paddon’
signed and dated 1974, oil painting on board, 80cm x 50cm, in gilt frame, label verso with artist’s name, title of work and address of ‘Brook House, Chideock, Bridport’

Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset, thence by descent.
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £100 - £150
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A PAIR OF LARGE AND UNUSUAL NEAR EASTERN BRASS PRICKET CANDLESTICKS
Lot 178 Unsold
A PAIR OF LARGE AND UNUSUAL NEAR EASTERN BRASS PRICKET CANDLESTICKS
early 20th century, with circular sconces, panelled baluster and knopped stems, on ebonised hardwood ring turned bases, 116cm high x 18cm diameter

Note: Purchased from Wilkinson's, Period Oak, Country Furniture & Effects, 24/06/18, lot 513, for £260. The residual contents of Claveys Farmhouse, Mells Green, Somerset.
Estimate: £200 - £400
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
COLIN MELBOURNE FOR BESWICK: A POTTERY BOWL
Lot 179 Sold
COLIN MELBOURNE FOR BESWICK: A POTTERY BOWL
externally with brown glaze, decorated internally in blue with a spiderweb, 9cm high x 25cm long x 16cm wide, No. 1404

Provenance: Property of a Private Collector
Hammer price: £15
Estimate: £30 - £40
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A REGENCY STYLE GILTWOOD CONVEX MIRROR
Lot 180 Sold
A REGENCY STYLE GILTWOOD CONVEX MIRROR
the circular plate within an ebonised wood banded surround, the moulded frame with applied balls and surmounted by a carved eagle cresting, two scrolled candle arms with cut glass sconces to the base, 99cm high x 75cm wide
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £150 - £250
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
*LAURENCE STEPHEN LOWRY (1887-1976) 'The Harbour'
Lot 181 Unsold
*LAURENCE STEPHEN LOWRY (1887-1976) 'The Harbour'
signed in pencil to the margin lower right, Fine Art Trade Guild blindstamp lower left equating to 556, limited edition offset lithograph from the edition of 850 published by Venture Prints Ltd. in 1972, the image 40cm x 55cm
Estimate: £1,400 - £1,800
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
AN EARLY GEORGE III FIGURED WALNUT BUREAU
Lot 182 Unsold
AN EARLY GEORGE III FIGURED WALNUT BUREAU
the crossbanded slope enclosing fitted interior, two short and three long graduated drawers under on bracket feet, 102cm high x 95cm wide x 50cm deep

Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset, thence by descent.
Estimate: £400 - £600
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
AN ANTIQUE NORTH WEST PERSIAN LONG RUG
Lot 183 Sold
AN ANTIQUE NORTH WEST PERSIAN LONG RUG
woven in colour with geometric tree of life on a blue ground within geometric borders, 222cm long x 114cm wide

Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset, thence by descent.
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £300
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SQUARE DRESSING STOOL
Lot 184 Unsold
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SQUARE DRESSING STOOL
the hinged lifting seat upholstered in floral needlework, on shell capped cabriole legs and scrolled toes, 48cm high x 48 cm square

Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset, thence by descent.
Estimate: £200 - £300
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A DRESDEN PORCELAIN, PROBABLY MEISSEN, FIGURE OF A SHEPHERD
Lot 185 Sold
A DRESDEN PORCELAIN, PROBABLY MEISSEN, FIGURE OF A SHEPHERD
18th century, modelled playing the flute and leaning against rustic stump, hound at foot, 17cm high, the unglazed base with faint marks, and an Adams 28 Old Bond St London label
Hammer price: £480
Estimate: £100 - £200
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A LOUIS XIV STYLE GILT BRONZE WALL SCONCE OF LARGE PROPORTIONS
Lot 186 Sold
A LOUIS XIV STYLE GILT BRONZE WALL SCONCE OF LARGE PROPORTIONS
with scrolled branches, two lacking drip pans and sconce, 84cm high

Provenance: The Christopher Hodsoll Collection.
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £100 - £200
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
*CHARLES RAKE (b.1946) 'The Old Farm'
Lot 187 Sold
*CHARLES RAKE (b.1946) 'The Old Farm'
signed and dated '94 lower right, oil on board, 29cm x 41cm
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £150 - £250
13 July 2023
13 July 2023

Total lots: 467

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