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Head of Sale:

Garry Batt & William Batt

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Total lots: 81

*ALAN DAVIE (1920-2014) 'Opus O. 1675, On the Edge of the Village No.1, 2004'
Lot 49 Unsold
*ALAN DAVIE (1920-2014) 'Opus O. 1675, On the Edge of the Village No.1, 2004'
signed, titled and dated verso, oil on canvas, 122cm x 101.6cm

Provenance: With Gimpel Fils, 30 Davies Street, Mayfair, London W1K.
Alan DavieIn the 1950’s Alan Davie was recognised internationally as a new radical force in modern…
Estimate: £6,000 - £10,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
*ALAN DAVIE (1920-2014) ‘Les Grands Musicians Initiatiges No.1, 2006’
Lot 50 Sold
*ALAN DAVIE (1920-2014) ‘Les Grands Musicians Initiatiges No.1, 2006’
signed, titled and dated verso, oil on canvas, 91.4cm x 76.2cm

Provenance: With Gimpel Fils, 30 Davies Street, Mayfair, London W1K.
Alan DavieIn the 1950’s Alan Davie was recognised internationally as a new radical force in modern…
Hammer price: £4,400
Estimate: £5,000 - £8,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
*SIR GRAYSON PERRY (b. 1960) 'Sad!'
Lot 51 Unsold
*SIR GRAYSON PERRY (b. 1960) 'Sad!'
2017, signed in pencil lower right, coloured felt pens on paper, 29cm x 20cm

Provenance: The artist, by whom gifted to; Action for Children Charity Auction, London, March 2017
Private Collection, Dorset.
Grayson PerrySir Grayson Perry is a great chronicler of contemporary life, drawing us in with wit,…
Estimate: £4,000 - £8,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
(Sold by PT Sale - to English Salvage Ltd) AN ITALIAN ‘BAROQUE’ VICENZA STONE WELL HEAD
Lot 52 Unsold
AN ITALIAN ‘BAROQUE’ VICENZA STONE WELL HEAD
the wrought iron superstructure above a body of circular section, decorated in relief with carved putto linked by swags of fruit, with scrolled consoles between, on a circular plinth base in four sections, overall 264cm high x 141cm wide

Provenance: A Private West Dorset Collection of a Titled Lady.
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
AFTER LUIGI BIENAIME (1795-1878) ‘Reclining Bacchante’
Lot 53 Unsold
AFTER LUIGI BIENAIME (1795-1878) ‘Reclining Bacchante’
apparently unsigned, carved from white marble elegantly resting on a wine sack, a pitcher in her right hand, the glass missing from her left hand, 73cm high x 135cm wide

Provenance: Private collection, Somerset.
Luigi Bienaime Luigi Bienaime was a trained sculptor of the Neoclassical school who studied in…
Estimate: £5,000 - £10,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
A FLORENTINE BRONZE OF NESSUS AND DEIANIRA
Lot 54 Sold
A FLORENTINE BRONZE OF NESSUS AND DEIANIRA
17th century, in the manner of Francesco Fanelli (fl.1608-1641), depicting Nessus rearing and holding the struggling Deianira in his arms, 21.75cm high on a rectangular pedestal base, 30cm high overall

Provenance: Purchased from Daniel Katz Ltd., Jermyn Street, London SW1Y
Private collection, Hampshire.
Note: This popular theme from ancient Greek mythology is one of the tales recounted in Ovid’s…
Hammer price: £3,500
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
A TUSCAN BRONZE OF A REARING HORSE
Lot 55 Sold
A TUSCAN BRONZE OF A REARING HORSE
17th century, 12.5cm high, on a rectangular slate pedestal base, 21.5cm high overall

Provenance: Purchased from Daniel Katz Ltd., Jermyn Street, London SW1Y, 1999
Private collection, Hampshire.
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
EMANUEL FREMIET (1824-1910) Joan of Arc and Louis d’Orleans
Lot 56 Unsold
EMANUEL FREMIET (1824-1910) Joan of Arc and Louis d’Orleans
a pair of dark patinated bronzes, signed, 70cm and 62cm high respectively, on associated ebonised bases (2)

Provenance: Private collection, Dorset.
Emmanuel FrémietEmmanuel Frémiet was a Parisian born sculptor who specialised in animal sculpture.…
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
*OSCAR NEMON (1906-1985) 'Married Love'
Lot 57 Sold
*OSCAR NEMON (1906-1985) 'Married Love'
A bronze study of Sir Winston Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, DL, FRS, RA (1874-1965) and Clementine Ogilvy Spencer Churchill, Baroness Spencer-Churchill, GBE (1885 – 1977), modelled after the full-scale work now in situ in the grounds of Chartwell, the Churchill’s home in Kent, circa 1978, number three from the edition of 15, signed “Nemon FN5” to the reverse, 44.5cm wide x 24cm high x 23cm deep

Provenance: The Collection of Peter AB Johnson, Trustee of the Churchill Statue Fund.
Oscar Nemon had approached Peter Johnson to find a suitable home for the monumental work. The first…
Hammer price: £50,000
Estimate: £25,000 - £35,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
JOHN AND DHUIE TULLY OF FOCHABERS: A RARE PAIR OF CARVED WOODEN SALMON
Lot 58 Sold
JOHN AND DHUIE TULLY OF FOCHABERS: A RARE PAIR OF CARVED WOODEN SALMON
with naturalistic painted decoration and with relief fins, mounted on a rectangular oak backboards one with the painted legend, “Weight 39lbs. Caught by Lord Teignmouth, Brownsbarn 19.2.28”, the other “Weight 45lbs. Caught by Lord Teignmouth in the Nore at Brownsbarn. 8.2.28”, 140cm x 45cm (2)

Both fish were caught in Ireland in 1928 by Lord Teignmouth

Provenance: From an important private sporting collection, Midlands.
John Tully (1862-1931) and Isabella (Dhuie) Tully, nee Russell (1864-1950)John Tully was born on…
Hammer price: £25,000
Estimate: £15,000 - £25,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
ROBERT THOMPSON AND SONS, SUNDERLAND: A SHIP’S MODEL - S.S. MERVYN
Lot 59 Sold
ROBERT THOMPSON AND SONS, SUNDERLAND: A SHIP’S MODEL - S.S. MERVYN
35cm high x 110cm long, set with ivory specification plaque, contained in glazed mahogany case, 50cm high x 132cm long x 32cm deep

Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset
thence by descent.

Sold with a handwritten receipt of purchase from Romain, Coleman & Co Solicitors, Walthamstow for
£350 dated 30.04.72.

Ivory submission reference: 8C6MDJ8J
Note: S.S. Mervyn was built by R. Thompson & Sons of Sunderland in 1924, weight 3402 tons and 337…
Hammer price: £8,000
Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO, STOCKTON: A SHIP’S MODEL - S.S. BURBRIDGE/S.S. BURCOMBE
Lot 60 Sold
RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO, STOCKTON: A SHIP’S MODEL - S.S. BURBRIDGE/S.S. BURCOMBE
the single model depicting sister ships, approximately 50cm high x 132cm long x 32cm deep, set with twin ivory specification plaques, contained in a glazed mahogany case with turned and fluted pillars, 47cm high x 143cm wide x 42cm deep

Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset
thence by descent.

Sold with a handwritten receipt of purchase from Romain, Coleman & Co Solicitors, Walthamstow for £350 dated 30.04.72.
Ivory submission reference: VSV4RB5NNote: This model depicts two sister ships, neither of which…
Hammer price: £8,000
Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
MÄRKLIN (MAERKLIN): A RARE MODEL OF A MAURETANIA OCEAN LINER
Lot 61 Unsold
MÄRKLIN (MAERKLIN): A RARE MODEL OF A MAURETANIA OCEAN LINER
Germany 1910 (the largest tin plate liner ever made by Märklin), driven by a twin cylinder steam engine, the deck finished in faux wood planking and fitted with a host of elegant and intricate details such as tall fore mast fitted with crows nest, set just before a multi-tiered superstructure including a bridge with stairs and observation post, three funnels with ventilators, portholes, deck levers, stairways and lifeboats, completely finished in authentic colours, 117cm long x 58cm high
Provenance: From a private tin plate toy collection, Dorset.MärklinMärklin is a German toy company…
Estimate: £30,000 - £50,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
BING: A 2 GAUGE CLOCKWORK 4.4.0 LOCOMOTIVE
Lot 62 Unsold
BING: A 2 GAUGE CLOCKWORK 4.4.0 LOCOMOTIVE
the six wheel tender finished in Midlands Railway livery (maroon lined in black and gold), together with two eight-wheel carriages with opening doors, fitted interiors, luggage racks and seating, and one eight-wheel guards/luggage van with opening doors and fitted interior, with original key, the engine 34cm long, the carriages 32cm long and the guard/luggage van 32cm long

Provenance: From a private tin plate toy collection, Dorset.
BingBing was a German toy company founded in 1863 in Nüremberg by two brothers, Ignaz and Adolf…
Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
DOW’S SILVER JUBILEE VINTAGE PORT 1977
Lot 63 Unsold
DOW’S SILVER JUBILEE VINTAGE PORT 1977
seven 75cl bottles (7)

Provenance: Private collection, Dorset.
Dow’sFounded in 1798 by Portugese merchant Bruno da Silva, who imported Portugese wine to London,…
Estimate: £400 - £600
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
A PAIR OF ANGLO-INDIAN VIZAGAPATAM IVORY CADDIES
Lot 64 Unsold
A PAIR OF ANGLO-INDIAN VIZAGAPATAM IVORY CADDIES
late 18th century, engraved with panels depicting colonial houses and buildings bordered by flowerhead and leaf work decoration, on bracket feet decorated with tiger heads, the interiors each fitted with three tin canisters, each 27cm wide x 15.5cm deep x 17cm high (2)

Ivory submission reference: WZCL8BJ6
Estimate: £7,000 - £10,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
A TIFFANY ‘DOGWOOD’ BALL LAMP
Lot 65 Sold
A TIFFANY ‘DOGWOOD’ BALL LAMP
the globular glass shade decorated with a profusion of pale pink and white dogwood blossoms and mottled green leaves, against a mottled water-blue ground, held aloft on a six-pronged support on a bronze spreading ‘artichoke’ trumpet base with brown-green patination, the underside stamped ‘Tiffany Studios New York 1651’, 80cm high overall
Provenance: 'Important 20th Century Decorative Arts, including works by the Tiffany Studios',…
Hammer price: £12,750
Estimate: £15,000 - £25,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY: A PITCAIRN 'TAPA' OR 'AHU' BARKCLOTH WITH INSCRIPTION
Lot 66 Unsold
MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY: A PITCAIRN 'TAPA' OR 'AHU' BARKCLOTH WITH INSCRIPTION
“Manufactured on Pitcairn Island, by the descendants of John Adams the mutineer, from the bark of a tree”

Provenance: Private collection, Hampshire

Note: Similar examples can be found in the collection of the British Museum (Oc1937,0308.1 and Oc1937,0308.2) each with the same handwriting as the example offered here, but signed ‘H. Porter’ and dated 1837.
John Adams (1767-1829)John Adams (known as Alexander Smith) was the last survivor of the Bounty…
Estimate: £5,000 - £10,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
THE BATTLE OF COPENHAGEN (1801): A PRESENTATION SWORD FOR VALOUR
Lot 67 Unsold
THE BATTLE OF COPENHAGEN (1801): A PRESENTATION SWORD FOR VALOUR
almost certainly awarded to Midshipman James Proctor,
the curved sword with blued steel German blade, ivory cross-hatched grip bearing silver and gilt…
Estimate: £60,000 - £80,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
ADMIRAL LORD NELSON (1758-1805): AN IMPORTANT LATE GEORGE III GILTWOOD AND GESSO PIER MIRROR
Lot 68 Unsold
ADMIRAL LORD NELSON (1758-1805): AN IMPORTANT LATE GEORGE III GILTWOOD AND GESSO PIER MIRROR
circa 1800, of narrow rectangular form comprising three panels within acanthus capped gilt wood columns, the upper panel with a reverse-glass painting of a naval battle, probably the Battle of the Nile, the lower panel showing a representation of Admiral Viscount Nelson’s coat of arms with the motto “Palman Qui Meruit Ferat” flanked by scrolling gilt acanthus leaves, 179cm high x 71cm wide
This exceptionally rare mirror was probably made to commemorate Nelson’s outstanding victory at the…
Estimate: £20,000 - £30,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
ADMIRAL LORD NELSON (1758-1805): A GEORGE III ‘ARMORIAL’ PIER GLASS
Lot 69 Unsold
ADMIRAL LORD NELSON (1758-1805): A GEORGE III ‘ARMORIAL’ PIER GLASS
circa 1805, with a rectangular glass plate in a painted and parcel-gilt architectural frame, the entablature with a central coat of arms for Admiral Lord Nelson (1758-1805) flanked by foliate tendrils on a painted black ground, the sides with tied reed columns with palm frond capitals enclosing similar black painted panels of fruiting vine tendrils emanating from classical vases, 132cm high x 93cm wide
Estimate: £5,000 - £10,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
JOSEPH WINDMILLS OF LONDON: AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY INLAID WALNUT LONGCASE CLOCK
Lot 70 Sold
JOSEPH WINDMILLS OF LONDON: AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY INLAID WALNUT LONGCASE CLOCK
the 28cm square brass dial with spandrels and matted centre, with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, the case with fine floral marquetry, the hood with three ormolu ball finials and quadruple split turned columns, the trunk with lenticular glass, on plinth support, 235cm high

Provenance: The Estate of the late Sir George Dowty (1901-1975, inventor, engineer and businessman) and Lady Marguerite Dowty
thence by family descent.
Joseph Windmills (c1640-1724)Joseph Windmills was an eminent London watch- and clockmaker who, with…
Hammer price: £5,000
Estimate: £5,000 - £7,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
A PAIR OF ANTIQUE KASHAN PICTORIAL RUGS
Lot 71 Sold
A PAIR OF ANTIQUE KASHAN PICTORIAL RUGS
woven in colours with floral filled vases within garden settings featuring fish ponds, deer, flowers and birds, on cream grounds, within conforming floral borders, each 220cm x 135cm (2)

Provenance: Private collection, Dorset.
Note: Kashan, in the northern part of the Isfahan province, Iran, was a centre of silk production…
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £300 - £500
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
ATTRIBUTED TO FRANCOIS LINKE (1855-1946) A KINGWOOD AND ORMOLU MOUNTED CABINET
Lot 72 Unsold
ATTRIBUTED TO FRANCOIS LINKE (1855-1946) A KINGWOOD AND ORMOLU MOUNTED CABINET
early 20th century, of oval outline, with a marble top, fitted with three drawers enclosed by a door with parquetry inlay, on cabriole legs with cloven hoof sabots, 87cm high x 46cm wide x 56cm deep, with original key

Provenance: Private Collection, Isle of Man.
François Linke François Linke is renowned as one of the most important and celebrated cabinetmakers…
Estimate: £6,000 - £8,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
FRANCOIS LINKE (1855-1946): A FRENCH KINGWOOD AND ORMOLU MOUNTED CABINET
Lot 73 Unsold
FRANCOIS LINKE (1855-1946): A FRENCH KINGWOOD AND ORMOLU MOUNTED CABINET
early 20th century, the marble slab top above a fitted interior of two shelves enclosed by marquetry inlaid door, on cabriole legs with cloven hoof sabots, 91cm high x 85xm wide x 37cm deep, with original key, signed Linke to mount

Provenance: Private Collection, Isle of Man.
François LinkeFrançois Linke is renowned as one of the most important and celebrated cabinetmakers …
Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
ATTRIBUTED TO FRANCOIS LINKE (1855-1946) AND LEON MESSAGE (1842-1901): A FRENCH KINGWOOD AND ORMOLU MOUNTED COMMODE
Lot 74 Unsold
ATTRIBUTED TO FRANCOIS LINKE (1855-1946) AND LEON MESSAGE (1842-1901): A FRENCH KINGWOOD AND ORMOLU MOUNTED COMMODE
late 19th Century, marble slab top, inlaid throughout with floral marquetry, on splayed feet with brass sabots, 90cm high x 132cm wide x 61cm deep, with original key

Provenance: Private Collection, Isle of Man.
François Linke (1855-1946)François Linke is renowned as one of the most important and celebrated…
Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
AN IMPORTANT PAIR OF REGENCE WROUGHT IRON AND GILT CONSOLE TABLES
Lot 75 Unsold
AN IMPORTANT PAIR OF REGENCE WROUGHT IRON AND GILT CONSOLE TABLES
in the manner of Guillaume Cressart, with rectangular Sicilian Jasper-veneered marble tops, the front of each table with a central heart-shaped panel containing entwined “L’s” flanked by masks, leafy scrollwork and fronds, the sides with conforming decoration incorporating stylised flowerheads amidst scrollwork, the bases basically circa 1720 and adapted, 218.5cm wide x 67cm deep x 95cm high (2)
Provenance: Almost certainly acquired by Hugh Lowther, the 5th Earl of Lonsdale for his mansion on…
Estimate: £20,000 - £30,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT BUREAU BOOKCASE
Lot 76 Unsold
A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT BUREAU BOOKCASE
early 18th century and later, the upper section with a broken swan neck pediment over bevelled mirror panelled doors, opening to an interior fitted with small drawers and pigeon holes, the lower section with a herringbone crossbanded fall front opening to an interior inset with a blue baize writing surface and further small drawers and compartments, two short and two long graduated drawers beneath, on tall shaped bracket feet, 220cm high x 102cm wide x 58cm deep

Provenance: A Dorset Private Collection.
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
A PAIR OF GEORGE II MAHOGANY SETTEES
Lot 77 Sold
A PAIR OF GEORGE II MAHOGANY SETTEES
circa 1730-40, each with padded backs and scrolled arms over square padded seats, on cabriole legs to pad feet, one with tapestry covers the other with an all over geometric pattern, with variations, 91.5cm high x 177cm and 181cm wide x 76cm and 81cm deep

Provenance: The Neave Family, formerly of Dagnam Park, Essex.
Hammer price: £4,000
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
A MALTESE WALNUT AND MARQUETRY BUREAU CABINET
Lot 78 Sold
A MALTESE WALNUT AND MARQUETRY BUREAU CABINET
mid-18th century, the upper part with arched and bevelled glazed panelled doors enclosing shelves,
the centre with a sloping front inlaid with the armorial of the Knights of Malta, enclosing a fitted interior
and incorporating a sloping panel revealing a well, with three long exterior drawers, on ebonised bun feet, 217cm high x 104cm wide

Provenance: Bt. in Malta circa 1926, and thence by inheritance
The collection of the late Anthony du Boulay FSA (1929-2022) and thence by descent.
Ivory submission reference: B7H7DDGH2Note: According to his notes Anthony du Boulay corresponded…
Hammer price: £35,000
Estimate: £15,000 - £25,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
A LATE GEORGE III GILTWOOD AND CARTON PIERRE MIRROR
Lot 79 Sold
A LATE GEORGE III GILTWOOD AND CARTON PIERRE MIRROR
of Neoclassical design with urn and griffin cresting, fluted frame and plain mirror plate, 164cm x 65cm overall

Provenance: The Estate of the late Sir George Dowty (1901-1975, inventor, engineer and businessman) and Lady Marguerite Dowty,
thence by family descent.
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
A PRIMITIVE WELSH ELM AND ASH COMB BACK ARMCHAIR
Lot 80 Sold
A PRIMITIVE WELSH ELM AND ASH COMB BACK ARMCHAIR
late 18th century, the shaped cresting rail over a ‘lobster-pot’ spindle back, to a slab seat retaining residual iron-red paint, on splayed block legs joined by an “H” stretcher, 107cm high x 54cm wide x 48cm deep

Provenance: Acquired in Wales in the 1960’s
A private collection of Folk Art, Bath.
Hammer price: £1,800
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
8 December 2023
8 December 2023
A BLACK FOREST CARVED LINDENWOOD MUSICAL SMOKING COMPANION
Lot 81 Unsold
A BLACK FOREST CARVED LINDENWOOD MUSICAL SMOKING COMPANION
late 19th century, the shaped and carved top with a central brass well flanked by two lidded compartments, one containing a music box, three carved bears mounted above, on a tree carved tripod base with a further climbing bear, 87cm high x 46cm wide x 35.5cm deep

Provenance: From an important private sporting collection, Midlands.
Note: The Black Forest wood carving industry started in Brienz, Switzerland, after a disastrous…
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
8 December 2023
8 December 2023

Total lots: 81

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