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Auction date Wednesday, 18 October 2023 10:30 - 17:30 BST
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Auction: 

Wednesday 18th October at 10.30am

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Lots 1 – 56   |   Legacies from the Napoleonic Age

Lots 57 – 144   |   Ceramics and Glass

Lots 145 – 250   |   Pictures and Works of Art

Lots 251 – 257    |   Clocks

Lots 258 – 273    |   Rugs and Carpets

Lots 274 – 307   |   Furniture

Lots 308 – 331   |   Books and Maps

Lots 332 – 362   |  Dorset


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Head of Sale:

Garry Batt & William Batt

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Total lots: 362

A 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL MAHOGANY, OLIVE WOOD AND PARQUETRY COMMODE
Lot 289 Sold
A 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL MAHOGANY, OLIVE WOOD AND PARQUETRY COMMODE
possibly Northern Italian, the top and front inlaid with leaf roundels within quartered and matched lozenge veneer panels, the sides of similar design, all with crossbanding and inlaid stringing, fitted three long drawers on square tapered legs, 88cm high x 122cm wide x 52cm deep
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
A GEORGE II GILTWOOD MIRROR
Lot 290 Sold
A GEORGE II GILTWOOD MIRROR
with face mask, eagle and scrolled leaf cresting, shape bevelled plate and conforming apron, 113cm x 56cm

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: £3,600
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
A GEORGE III SATINWOOD DRESSING TABLE
Lot 291 Unsold
A GEORGE III SATINWOOD DRESSING TABLE
the lifting top enclosing a mirror with flaps to two compartments on either side, the frieze with dummy drawers, each pedestal with a deep drawer and two shallow drawers, on square tapering legs terminating in castors, 80cm high x 83cm wide x 56cm deep

Provenance: Purchased at Christie’s London, 7th May 1987, lot 98 and subsequently restored.
The collection of the late Anthony du Boulay FSA (1929- 2022).
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
A PAIR OF LATE VICTORIAN BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY HALL SEATS
Lot 292 Sold
A PAIR OF LATE VICTORIAN BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY HALL SEATS
of aesthetic design and in the manner of James Shoolbred, with pierced low galleries, open backs and bold roundels to sides, on square section cabriole legs, each 63cm high x 58cm wide x 33cm deep (2)
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £300 - £400
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
A LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY INLAID OAK 'NONSUCH TYPE' COFFER
Lot 293 Sold
A LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY INLAID OAK 'NONSUCH TYPE' COFFER
the front with architectural scenes and twin apex mouldings, the lid and sides with chevron and chequered bandings, 70cm high x 123cm wide x 57cm deep

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: £1,700
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
A 19TH CENTURY FUNERARY HATCHMENT
Lot 294 Sold
A 19TH CENTURY FUNERARY HATCHMENT
for Sir Henry Oglander, 7th Baronet (1811–1874), Azure, a stork between three cross-croslets fitchée or, with Red Hand of Ulster canton of a baronet impaling Argent, a fesse gules between three eagles displayed sable a bordure of the second (Leeds), bellow the motto “Servare munia Vitae” oil on canvas, 180cm x 180cm

Provenance: Parnham House, Dorset.
The Estate of the late Roger Peers (1932-2023), Curator of the Dorset County Museum between 1959 and 1992.
Sir Henry Oglander was born to Sir William Oglander, 6th Baronet of Nunwell House, Isle of Wight…
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIR
Lot 295 Sold
A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIR
of Sheraton design, with a horizontal panel and circular bosses to the back, reeded arms, on turned and tapering reeded legs, 82cm x 55cm

Provenance: Acquired by inheritance in 1967 at a probate value of £12.
The collection of the late Anthony du Boulay FSA (1929- 2022).

Note: This chair relates to the published designs of Gillows of Lancaster.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £200 - £400
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
A SET OF SIX REGENCY MAHOGANY, SATINWOOD, INLAID AND EBONY STRUNG DINING CHAIRS
Lot 296 Sold
A SET OF SIX REGENCY MAHOGANY, SATINWOOD, INLAID AND EBONY STRUNG DINING CHAIRS
the backs with shaped cross splats, over caned seats, on ring turned, tapered and splayed front legs, with Colefax and Fowler covered seat cushions, 83cm x 45cm (6)

Provenance The collection of the late Anthony du Boulay FSA (1929- 2022).
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £200 - £400
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
AN EARLY GEORGE III WALNUT KNEEHOLE DESK
Lot 297 Sold
AN EARLY GEORGE III WALNUT KNEEHOLE DESK
the crossbanded top with burr veneer and rounded front corners, fitted eight drawers and recessed central cupboard, on bracket feet, 80cm high x 84cm wide x 54cm deep
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £400 - £600
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY STOOL
Lot 298 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY STOOL
the rectangular top with verdure tapestry covers, on cabriole legs to pad feet, 42cm high x 65cm wide x 51cm deep
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £600 - £1,000
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
A REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND BRASS MOUNTED WHATNOT
Lot 299 Unsold
A REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND BRASS MOUNTED WHATNOT
with two open shelves above a partitioned ‘canterbury’ lower tier, on turned legs and castors, 87cm high x 38cm wide x 34cm deep

Provenance The collection of the late Anthony du Boulay FSA (1929- 2022).
Estimate: £200 - £400
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
AN ITALIAN NEOCLASSICAL CONSOLE TABLE
Lot 300 Sold
AN ITALIAN NEOCLASSICAL CONSOLE TABLE
the two layered travertine top on twin white marble supports carved with griffin monopodia with exaggerated lions paw feet, 79cm high x 200cm wide x 100cm deep

Provenance: By repute acquired from a private auction of the contents of the George V Hotel, Paris, 1990s, which occurred during refurbishment works. Then in possession of the Ambassador of Morocco, Grosvenor Gardens.
Hammer price: £2,200
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
A SECTION OF 17TH CENTURY CARVED OAK PANELLING
Lot 301 Sold
A SECTION OF 17TH CENTURY CARVED OAK PANELLING
the frieze carved with twin dragons, above fluted line, three rectangular panels below carved with flowerheads, 92cm high x 143cm
Hammer price: £360
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
A GEORGE II GILTWOOD MIRROR
Lot 302 Sold
A GEORGE II GILTWOOD MIRROR
with leaf scroll and eagle cresting, two piece shaped and bevelled plate, within leaf moulded border, 122cm high x 46cm wide, Norman Adams label verso

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: £2,300
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
A GEORGE II GILTWOOD MIRROR
Lot 303 Sold
A GEORGE II GILTWOOD MIRROR
with leaf and eagle cresting, leaf border, bevelled plate and scalloped apron, 127cm high x 70cm wide

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: £550
Estimate: £600 - £800
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY PEMBROKE TABLE
Lot 304 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY PEMBROKE TABLE
the rounded drop flaps over a plain frieze, on slender legs and pad feet joined by a cross stretcher, 69cm high x 47cm wide (flaps down) x 64cm deep

Provenance: The collection of the late Anthony du Boulay FSA (1929- 2022).
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
A CONTINENTAL CARVED GILTWOOD GIRANDOLE
Lot 305 Sold
A CONTINENTAL CARVED GILTWOOD GIRANDOLE
18th century, the rectangular plate within a c-scroll carved surround, with floral cresting, 72cm high x 24cm wide

Provenance: The collection of the late Anthony du Boulay FSA (1929- 2022).
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £80 - £150
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
A GEORGE III PROVINCIAL OAK CORNER ARMCHAIR
Lot 306 Sold
A GEORGE III PROVINCIAL OAK CORNER ARMCHAIR
the shaped cresting rail over pierced vase shape back splats, the square seat on cabriole front leg and pad foot, 111.5cm high x 69cm wide

Provenance: The collection of the late Anthony du Boulay FSA (1929- 2022).
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £200 - £400
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
A PAIR OF GEORGE III FAUTEUILS
Lot 307 Unsold
A PAIR OF GEORGE III FAUTEUILS
of neo-classical design with ebonised and gilt decorated frames and floral tapestry upholstery, 90cm high x 65cm wide
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
BELL, CLIVE: 'THE LEGEND OF MONTE DELLA SIBILLA'
Lot 308 Sold
BELL, CLIVE: 'THE LEGEND OF MONTE DELLA SIBILLA'
one of 400 copies, illustrated by Duncant Grant and Vanessa Bell, printed and published by Leonard and Virginia Woolf at The Hogarth Press, Richmond, 1923, white paper boards with buff paper dustwrapper, contained in custom made folding box
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £150 - £200
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
BETJEMAN, JOHN: 'GHASTLY GOOD TALES'
Lot 309 Unsold
BETJEMAN, JOHN: 'GHASTLY GOOD TALES'
first edition, inscribed by the author with caricature to Albert Edward Doyle dated September 14 1933, published by Chapman & Hall, London 1933, blue cloth backed printed pink boards
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
CROWE RANSOM, JOHN & GRAVES, ROBERT: 'GRACE AFTER MEAT'
Lot 310 Sold
CROWE RANSOM, JOHN & GRAVES, ROBERT: 'GRACE AFTER MEAT'
one of 400 copies, printed and published by Leonard and Virginia Woolf at The Hogarth Press, Richmond, 1924, white, green and red floral printed paper binding
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £150 - £200
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
CUNARD, NANCY: 'PARALLAX'
Lot 311 Sold
CUNARD, NANCY: 'PARALLAX'
one of 420 copies, printed and published by Leonard and Virginia Woolf at The Hogarth Press, Richmond, 1925, original boards with designs by Eugene McCown, contained in custom slipcase with gilt half title
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 October 2023
18 October 2023
FORSTER, E.M.: 'THE STORY OF THE SIREN'
Lot 312 Sold
FORSTER, E.M.: 'THE STORY OF THE SIREN'
one of 500 copies, printed by Leonard and Virginia Woolf at The Hogarth Press, Richmond, 1920, blue marbled paper binding
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 October 2023
18 October 2023

Total lots: 362

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