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Auction date Wednesday, 4 October 2023 10:30 - 17:30 BST
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Head of Sale:

Julian Smith

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Total lots: 323

A VICTORIAN LEATHER AND SILVER STUDDED DOG COLLAR
Lot 264 Sold
A VICTORIAN LEATHER AND SILVER STUDDED DOG COLLAR
with nickel silver plaque inscribed "Presented by F.P. Ellis to F.W. Blain, Esq. for the best hound at the Royal Aquarium Basset Hound Club Show May 18th 1886. Champion Bourbon"

Provenance: A Single Owner Collection Part III.
Hammer price: £310
Estimate: £300 - £500
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
A PAIR OF CERAMIC WALL PLAQUES
Lot 265 Sold
A PAIR OF CERAMIC WALL PLAQUES
19th century, decorated with scenes of boxers "Spring" and "Langan", 15cm x 18cm (2)
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £50 - £100
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
A VINTAGE BOXING SIGN
Lot 266 Unsold
A VINTAGE BOXING SIGN
hand-coloured canvas, inscribed "Fred Welsh, Pontypridd versus Johnny Summers, London for the Lightweight Championship of England £2,200 and The National Sporting Club Belt on November 8th 1909", framed and glazed, 34cm x 20cm

Note: Freddie Welsh (5th March 1886-29th July 1927) was a Welsh World Boxing Champion. The lightweight boxer was born in Pontypridd, Wales, and nicknamed "The Welsh Wizard".
His opponent, Johnny Summers (21st January 1883 - 27th March 1946) was an English boxer who…
Estimate: £300 - £600
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
A BRITISH FIELD SPORTS SOCIETY POSTER
Lot 267 Sold
A BRITISH FIELD SPORTS SOCIETY POSTER
with inscription 'REMEMBER FEBRUARY 1949, The fate of field sports hung in the balance, The B.F.S.S. Save the Day, Keep it strong to fight the next battle, British Field Sports Society, 51 Victoria St. London S.W.1., Minimum subscription 2/6, Voting membership £1. or more', framed and glazed, the image 49cm x 62cm
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £50 - £100
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
*SIR PETER MARKHAM SCOTT (1909 - 1989) A self-portrait pencil drawing
Lot 268 Unsold
*SIR PETER MARKHAM SCOTT (1909 - 1989)
A self-portrait pencil drawing, initialled "PS 1932" and inscribed in pencil "To Mrs Tinsley, March 12th 1932 from Peter Scott", framed and glazed, 14 x 22cm; and 'Canadian Geese in Flight', signed lower right "Peter Scott 1932", watercolour, framed and glazed, 20cm x 17cm (2)

Provenance: From a private Lincolnshire Hunting Lodge.
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
KATHERINE PRIOR: "IN GOOD HANDS: 250 YEARS OF CRAFTMANSHIP AT SWAINE ADENEY BRIGG"
Lot 269 Sold
KATHERINE PRIOR: "IN GOOD HANDS: 250 YEARS OF CRAFTMANSHIP AT SWAINE ADENEY BRIGG"
J. Arenski "Swiss Carvings: The Art of Black Forest 1820-1940"; and Helenka Gulshan "Vintage Luggage: A Case Study" (3)

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £30 - £50
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
CHRISTOPHER FROST: "A HISTORY OF BRITISH TAXIDERMY"
Lot 270 Sold
CHRISTOPHER FROST: "A HISTORY OF BRITISH TAXIDERMY"
limited 354/1,000, signed by Christopher Frost; and Robert James Chinnery "Record of Spicers 1908-1960: History of a Famous Taxidermy Firm Peter Spicer and Sons of Royal Leamington Spa", 56/250 copies signed by R. Chinnery (2)

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £30 - £50
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
CHRISTOPHER FROST: "A HISTORY OF BRITISH TAXIDERMY"
Lot 271 Sold
CHRISTOPHER FROST: "A HISTORY OF BRITISH TAXIDERMY"
limited edition 270/1000, signed by Christopher Frost; and "The Practical Taxidermist" (2)
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £50 - £100
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A SALMON
Lot 272 Sold
A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A SALMON
mounted on an oak board, with brass plaque inscribed "Salmon 40lbs Caught from Green Banks, The Royalty Fishery, Christchurch, Hampshire, Avon, 16th March 1956 by H.J. Potterton", 130cm x 40cm

Provenance: A private Hampshire fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
FOCHABER STUDIO: A HAND-CARVED WOODEN BROWN TROUT
Lot 273 Sold
FOCHABER STUDIO: A HAND-CARVED WOODEN BROWN TROUT
the half-carved block naturalistically painted with relief fins and mounted on a bevelled stained pine presentation board, with inscription "4lbs 3oz Kennett June 3rd 1924"

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £1,800
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
FOCHABER STUDIO: A HAND-CARVED WOODEN SEA TROUT
Lot 274 Sold
FOCHABER STUDIO: A HAND-CARVED WOODEN SEA TROUT
the half-carved block naturalistically painted with relief fins and mounted on a bevelled stained pine presentation board, with inscription "3lbs 10oz Sir Douglas Newton 2nd September 1919", 65cm x 25cm

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £2,400
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
FOCHABER STUDIO: A HAND-CARVED WOODEN HEN SALMON
Lot 275 Sold
FOCHABER STUDIO: A HAND-CARVED WOODEN HEN SALMON
the half-carved block naturalistically painted with relief fins and mounted on a rectangular bevelled stained pine presentation board with gilt border, with inscription "Hen fish 20lbs Island Pool Devron Auchintoul Water" stamped to the back board "Farlow & Co. London", 33cm x 106cm

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £4,200
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
HARDY BROS. LTD, ALNWICK: A RARE CARVED WOODEN SALMON
Lot 276 Sold
HARDY BROS. LTD, ALNWICK: A RARE CARVED WOODEN SALMON
realistically painted and with relief fins, mounted on a rectangular chamfered edge oak presentation board, with inscription "Killed on the Wye, Courtfield Water, 10th April 1913 by E.F.M.B. Weight 35 1/2lbs", with Hardy ivorine plaque to the edge inscribed "Hardy Bros. Ltd, Alnwick", 130cm x 38cm

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.

Illustrated: "Fishing Tackle for Collectors" by Charles Kewley and Howard Farrar, p.38.
Hammer price: £4,400
Estimate: £5,000 - £10,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
HARDY BROS. LTD, ALNWICK: A RARE CARVED WOODEN SALMON
Lot 277 Sold
HARDY BROS. LTD, ALNWICK: A RARE CARVED WOODEN SALMON
the hand-carved model naturalistically painted with relief fins, mounted on a rectangular stained oak presentation board, with ivorine plaque inscribed "The Rocks - River Wye Bridge Pool, weight 43lbs, length 48", girth 25.75", April 2nd 1927", with a small "Hardy Bros. Ltd Alnwick" ivorine plaque affixed to the lower left-hand corner, 135cm x 45cm

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £5,500
Estimate: £5,000 - £10,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
FOCHABER STUDIO: A HAND-CARVED WOODEN SALMON
Lot 278 Sold
FOCHABER STUDIO: A HAND-CARVED WOODEN SALMON
the half-carved block naturalistically painted with relief fins and mounted on a rectangular bevelled edge oak presentation board, with a gut-tied salmon fly inset behind a small circular glass window, with inscription "30lbs caught by S.S. Bagge in the Intake Pool, River Spey, 15th March 1924, 127cm x 40cm

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £5,500
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
P.D. MALLOCH OF PERTH: A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A SEA TROUT
Lot 279 Sold
P.D. MALLOCH OF PERTH: A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A SEA TROUT
naturalistically painted and mounted against a graduated blue/grey background, in a set in a glazed wooden barrel-front case, with inscription "Norway 4th Sept' 1895 Sea Trout 14lbs", 98cm x 34cm

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
P.D.MALLOCH OF PERTH: A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A BROWN TROUT
Lot 280 Sold
P.D.MALLOCH OF PERTH: A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A BROWN TROUT
naturalistically painted and mounted against a graduated green/blue painted background, in a glazed mahogany barrel-front case, inscribed "Caught by C.M.P. in Persey Pond, June 19th, 1899, weight 1lb 1oz", 50cm x 23cm

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £2,600
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
G. GILLET: A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A SALMON HEAD
Lot 281 Sold
G. GILLET: A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A SALMON HEAD
naturalistically painted and mounted on dark green velvet, in a glazed wooden domed case, inscribed "Salmon. Male. Caught on the Findhorn, 20th Sept, 1902. Weight 40lbs"

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
P.D.MALLOCH, PERTH: A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A SALMON HEAD
Lot 282 Sold
P.D.MALLOCH, PERTH: A PLASTER CAST MODEL OF A SALMON HEAD
naturalistically painted and mounted on a graduated pale blue background, in a glazed barrel-front case, with inscription "Killed in the Earn, 1891 by F. D. B. Weight 22 1/2lbs", the reverse of the case inscribed in chalk "From Miss Brand, Kipax Lodge, Molton 7th-3rd-1945", 42cm x 44cm

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £2,100
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PERCH
Lot 283 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PERCH
within an aquatic setting in a glazed case, with paper label inscribed "Perch. Weight 2lbs 12 1/2ozs caught by W. Taylor, Parkinson Stove Angling Society at Atcham", 58cm x 30cm

Provenance: A private Hampshire fishing tackle collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £50 - £100
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A ROACH
Lot 284 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A ROACH
by J. Cooper & Son, London, within an aquatic setting, paper label to the corner inscribed "Taken by Mr Mitchell in the Colne, weight 1lbs 14 1/4ozs, October 19th 1890", 60cm x 36cm

Provenance: A private Hampshire fishing tackle collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £300 - £500
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A ROACH
Lot 285 Unsold
TAXIDERMY: A ROACH
within an aquatic setting, in a glazed case, 47cm x 30cm; and a taxidermy Turnstone, in a glazed case, 32cm x 20cm (2)

Provenance: A private Hampshire fishing tackle collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Estimate: £50 - £100
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A BROWN TROUT
Lot 286 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A BROWN TROUT
by J. Cooper & Sons, London, within a naturalistic setting, in a glazed bow front case with gilt inscription "Brown Trout 2lbs 9oz Church House Pool, Glanwye, Builth, 8th April 1938, R.S.R. Trevor" 57cm x 27cm

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £200 - £400
4 October 2023
4 October 2023
TAXIDERMY: A PERCH
Lot 287 Sold
TAXIDERMY: A PERCH
by J. Cooper & Sons, London, within a naturalistic setting in a glazed bow front display case, a label inside the case inscribed "Taken at Pevensey Sluice, Jany 12th 1901 by W.E. Stent. Weight 1lb 6 1/2ozs", 46cm x 29cm

Note to buyers: A CITES export permit will be required if this Lot is sold and/or shipped outside of the UK. This is the responsibility of the buyer.

Provenance: From a private East Sussex vintage fishing tackle collection.
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £200 - £400
4 October 2023
4 October 2023

Total lots: 323

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