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Auction date Wednesday 24 April 2024 10:30 - 17:30 BST

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William Batt & Michael Roberts


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Total lots: 547

Lot 632 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY RECTANGULAR TEA CADDY
with boxwood strung edges and bone escutcheon, fitted with two lidded canisters and a cut-glass mixing bowl, 16cm high x 31cm wide x 15cm deep
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £50 - £100
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 633 Sold
AN ANGLO-INDIAN VIZAGAPATAM HORN WORKBOX
19th century, straight sided with radiating buffalo horn sections to the top and the four interior lids, pagoda knop and gadrooned feet, and sandalwood interior with compartments, 29cm long x 16cm high x 21cm deep
Hammer price: £340
Estimate: £400 - £600
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 634 Sold
TWO MAHOGANY SARCOPHAGUS SHAPED TEA CADDIES
19th century, the larger with glass mixing bowl and two inbuilt wooden canisters with oblong finials, 22cm high x 35.5cm long x 22cm deep, the other with chequered stringing both inside and out, and ivory knobs to the internal wooden compartments, 16cm high x 23cm wide x 13cm deep

Ivory Submission Reference: CWHDYQFW
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £80 - £100
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 635 Sold
TWO VICTORIAN MAHOGANY TEA CADDIES
one of sarcophagus shape with bun feet, now without lids to the three compartments, 16cm high x 27cm long x 17cm deep, the second with straight sides and bracket feet, now containing bone and ebonised wood dominoes, 12.5cm high x 29cm long x 13cm deep on bracket feet (2)
Hammer price: £35
Estimate: £40 - £80
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 636 Sold
A DUTCH BRASS TOBACCO BOX
18th century, of rectangular form with angled corners, the lid and base with pierced panels engraved with various figures including Justice and Monarchy, engraved with verse and dated 1784, 3.5cm high x 15cm wide x 6cm deep
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £200 - £300
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 637 Sold
A COLLECTION OF TWENTY CARD CASES
19th century, nine with mother-of-pearl chequering, including two with abalone, nine of tortoiseshell, including three with mother-of-pearl inlays, one of tooled part-gilt leather and one of gold lacquered wood painted with a parrots, the largest 11cm long x 8.5cm wide x 1.5cm deep

Ivory Submission Reference: PZVU61JB
Hammer price: £340
Estimate: £300 - £500
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 638 Sold
MANNER OF ANTOINE LE LOUP (1730-1802) A BELGIAN GRISAILLE PAINTED BOX OR BOIS DE SPA
18th century, of shaped rectangular section, the lid decorated with a pastoral picnic scene, with field workers in the background and the town beyond, the frieze decorated with figures in a townscape, opening to a lined vacant interior, 11cm high x 29.5cm wide x 20.5cm deep
Note: The Belgian town of Spa became hugely popular in the late 18th century after the Holy Roman…
Hammer price: £520
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 639 Sold
A FIGURED WALNUT COLLECTORS CHEST
early 19th century, with crossbanded top, fitted nine drawers of varying sizes, all with birds eye maple veneered fronts, 43cm high x 44cm wide x 35cm deep
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £200 - £300
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 640 Sold
A LARGE REGENCY MAHOGANY SARCOPHAGUS SHAPED TEA CADDY
with Greek key inlaid stringing, applied lion head ring handles and two internal hinged fitted boxes, with cut-glass mixing bowl, 21cm high x 35.5cm long x 19cm deep
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £80 - £100
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 641 Sold
AN EARLY VICTORIAN BRASS BOUND AND FIGURED MAHOGANY FOUR BOTTLE TANTALUS
fitted with flush handles to sides and with Mordan lock, with key, the blue leather and velvet-lined four division interior with four Victorian cut-glass decanters hung with three silver decanter labels comprising two for Port and Sherry by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson, London 1802 & 1805 and one for Brandy by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1908, 26cm high x 23cm square
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £200 - £400
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 642 Sold
A NAPOLEON III EBONY AND BRASS INLAID CAVE A LIQUEUR
the hinged top opening to an interior fitted with a removable tray carrying four decanters and sixteen small glasses, 26cm high x 33cm wide x 26cm deep
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £400
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 643 Unsold
A FRENCH ORMOLU MANTEL TIMEPIECE BAROMETER
19th century, with twin silvered dials, contained in an oval case supported by two children, on polished slate base, with associated key, 22.5cm high x 23cm wide x 9.5cm deep
Estimate: £300 - £500
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 644 Sold
A FRENCH CLOISONNÉ MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE
19th century, the cloisonné style enamelled dial with Roman numerals to chapter ring, within Corniche pattern case, 8cm high
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £100 - £200
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 645 Unsold
A FRENCH CARRIAGE CLOCK
19th century, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary alarm dial and marked Page, Keen & Page, Plymouth, the eight day mechanism with repeat function striking on a gong, in gorge style case, engraved to top 'Presented to Captn & Mrs Edmund Lakin...by the Officers of the Royal Cornwall Rangers Militia 1877', with key, 17cm high
Estimate: £100 - £200
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 646 Sold
A GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK BY ROBERT PHILP
the 21cm cream enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the eight day two train movement, striking on a bell, with finely engraved backplate, contained in brass mounted arched top case, with grilles to front and sides, on ogee bracket feet, 43cm high x 30cm wide x 20cm deep

Note: Robert Philp is recorded working at 6 New Court, St John Street, Clerkenwell between 1777 and 1811, noted for musical clocks, watches and astronomical clocks, including one exhibited in the Peiping Museum, China.
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 647 Unsold
A FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK
19th/20th century, modelled with enthroned Athena attired in half-armour and Corinthian helmet whilst holding her shield, the white ceramic dial with Roman numerals, eight day movement and strike, 56cm high x 44cm wide x 24cm deep
Estimate: £300 - £500
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 648 Unsold
A VICTORIAN EBONISED BRACKET CLOCK BY J.C. JENNENS OF LONDON
the 20cm brass dial with silvered chapter ring, strike/silent and alternate chime levers and with spandrels, the eight day mechanism striking on ten bells and a gong, contained in ormolu mounted 18th century style case with arched top, grilles to sides, on scrolled toes, 45cm high x 35cm wide x 20cm deep

Note: John Creed Jennens was born in 1822. He specialised in musical and chiming clocks, working in Birmingham (1845-53) and Great Sutton St, Clerkenwell, London (1863-83).
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 649 Unsold
A WALNUT AND MARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK BY JONAS BARBER OF RATCLIFFE CROSS, LONDON
18th century, the 27cm wide dial with silvered chapter ring, Roman and Arabic numerals, matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture and with spandrels and moon to arch, to the eight day five pillar movement striking on a bell, contained within a case with stepped ‘Pagoda’ hood, the trunk with fine lappet, bird and floral marquetry, the door with lenticle glass, on stepped plinth, 260cm high
Note: The Barber family are a well-regarded family of clockmakers working in the 17th and 18th…
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 650 Sold
A FIGURED MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK BY WILLIAM GAMMON OF LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM
early 19th century, the 30cm diameter cream enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in arched top case, the hood with three brass finials and inset with brass grilles, the trunk with reeded canted corners and on bracket feet, 211cm high
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £200 - £400
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 651 Sold
AN ANTIQUE USHAK CARPET
woven in red, orange and green with geometric floral repeat on a blue ground within conforming borders, 358cm x 317cm
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 652 Sold
AN ANTIQUE KASHAN CARPET
woven in colours with all-over floral motifs and cloud bands on a dark blue ground, within a border of repeating rose urn and bird motifs, 307cm x 208cm
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 653 Sold
AN ANTIQUE QASHQAI KELLEH CARPET
woven in colours with six lozenge pole medallion on an unusual blue and white striped ground, within conforming borders, 400cm x 180cm
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £200
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 654 Sold
AN ANTIQUE BIDJAR RUNNER
woven in colours with seven geometric medallions on alternating mustard and crimson grounds, within stylised palmette and tendril border, 386cm x 90cm
Hammer price: £460
Estimate: £300 - £500
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 655 Sold
A MATCHED PAIR OF YEW, ASH AND ELM WINDSOR ARMCHAIRS
late 18th/early 19th century, both with low hoop backs with shaped and pierced splats, dished figured seats raised on ring-turned supports united by crinoline stretchers, 101.5cm high x 54.5cm wide (arm to arm) x 39cm deep, and 104cm high x 51 wide x 39cm deep (respectively) (2)
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 656 Unsold
A SATINWOOD TWO-TIER CIRCULAR ÉTAGÈRE
20th century, of Neo-classical design, the top supported by cylindrical brass pillars, on triple square splayed supports, 90cm high x 57cm diameter
Estimate: £300 - £500
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 657 Sold
A LOUIS XV STYLE ROSEWOOD WORK TABLE
late 19th century, the curvaceous form inlaid with brass and aluminium scrolling and stringing throughout, the serpentine front with two drawers (one dummy) with a fitted interior of compartments and wooden box below, terminating on cabriole legs with ormolu mount knees and brass castors, 72.5cm high x 56cm long x 40cm deep
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £100 - £200
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 658 Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO HOWARD & SONS: A BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR
19th century, with turned front legs and flared back legs, the brass castors all stamped and with the serial number to one back leg '19076 340', upholstered in modern light blue chenille, approx. 88cm high x 78cm wide x 90cm deep
Hammer price: £2,800
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 659 Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO HOWARD & SONS: A VICTORIAN WALNUT ARMCHAIR
upholstered in cream calico, the back and inside arms buttoned, on turned front legs, lacquered brass caps and casters, inside back leg stamped '10368 3777', the corresponding caster stamped 'Howard & Sons, London', 85cm high x 75cm wide x 85cm deep
Hammer price: £3,000
Estimate: £2,500 - £3,000
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 660 Sold
A MAHOGANY LOW PRESS
19th century, with two moulded doors, one removable central internal shelf, terminating on bracket feet, 86cm high x 126cm wide x 44cm deep
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £300 - £500
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 661 Sold
A VICTORIAN FIGURED WALNUT CIRCULAR BREAKFAST TABLE
the top with shaped rim and matched veneer, on pierced and scrolled centre column and three floral carved cabriole legs, 80cm high x 136cm diameter
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £500 - £700
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 662 Sold
A CONTINENTAL WALNUT CELLARETTE
19th century, with crossbanded octagonal lid and original liner, curved canted corners terminating on a square cross section resting on bracket feet, 51cm high x 39cm deep

Provenance: The Estate of Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), thence by descent.
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £200 - £400
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 663 Sold
A DUTCH WALNUT AND INLAID MARQUETRY CORNER CUPBOARD
19th century, decorated with a profusion of entwined flowers throughout, with a circular plaque of an angel musician on the top, and a large oval plaque containing a basket of flowers on the door, terminating on bracket feet, 84cm high x 67cm wide x 50cm deep

Provenance: The Estate of Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), thence by descent.
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £150 - £250
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 664 Sold
A REGENCY MAHOGANY SOFA
covered in green damask, with straight back and high scrolling arms terminating with flowerhead roundels, the reeded body and legs on brass castors, 151cm long x 77cm high x 74cm deep

Provenance: The collection of the 6th Marquess of Bath at Longleat and thence by descent.
Hammer price: £1,300
Estimate: £300 - £600
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 665 Sold
A VICTORIAN GRAND PIANO BY ERARD LONDON
19th century, signed 'ERARD LONDON' and with ivorine plaque of 'CABINET MANUFACTURER and UPHOLSTER WILLIAM LOMAX DEALER IN WORKS OF ART 79. OXFORD ST. MANCHESTER' elaborately decorated with classical motifs, inlaid with exotic woods and inset with porcelain panels, with lyre shaped pedal, on ornate baluster legs with swags, terminating on castors, 100cm high x 141cm wide x 222cm long
Note: By repute this piano was exhibited by Erard at a Paris Exhibition. Ivory Submission Reference…
Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 666 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE
the moulded rectangular top above a single drawer with brass swan-neck handles, decorative pierced brackets, straight reeded legs and block feet, 73cm high x 90cm long x 43cm deep
Hammer price: £440
Estimate: £100 - £200
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 667 Sold
A DUTCH WALNUT AND MARQUETRY DISPLAY CABINET ON CHEST
19th century, decorated with a profusion of flower garlands throughout, the arched pediment with rococo cartouche, a glass fronted cabinet atop a four drawer chest of bombe outline, 188cm high x 95cm long x 60cm deep
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £300 - £500
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 668 Sold
AN EARLY VICTORIAN FIGURED MAHOGANY DUMB WAITER
with three drop leaf circular and graduated tiers, on inswept platform base with lobed feet and casters, 125cm high x 75cm diameter
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £300 - £500
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 669 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY GAINSBOROUGH ARMCHAIR
18th century and later, with serpentine padded back, downswept scrolled reeded arms and conforming moulded front legs united by pierced stretchers and brackets of 'Chinese Chippendale' style, on brass castors, 100cm high x 69cm wide x 85cm deep

Provenance: From the collection of the late Anthony du Boulay FSA (1929-2022) and thence by descent.
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £600 - £1,000
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 670 Sold
A DUTCH WALNUT AND MARQUETRY INLAID ARMCHAIR
19th century, of curvaceous outline with ornate vase shaped splat decorated with a bird above a vase of flowers, with carved knees and cabriole legs; together with a similar chair, both chairs 112cm high, the arm chair 65cm wide (2)

Provenance: The Estate of Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), thence by descent.
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £400
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 671 Unsold
A FRENCH EMPIRE FLAME MAHOGANY TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS
19th century, one slim frieze drawer above five deep drawers, all with ormolu swagged escutcheons and handles, flanked either side by ormolu capped columns and raised on block feet, 155cm high x 104cm wide x 52cm deep

Provenance: The Estate of Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), thence by descent.
Estimate: £300 - £500
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 672 Sold
A LOUIS XV STYLE VITRINE
19th century, with ormolu mounts, the arched pediment surmounted by rococo scrolling above part-glazed doors, with convex painted panels containing landscapes to the side panels and Watteauesque figures to the doors below, terminating on cabriole legs, 182cm high x 73cm wide x 38cm deep

Provenance: The Estate of Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), thence by descent.
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £300 - £600
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 673 Sold
A GEORGE II FIGURED WALNUT CARD TABLE
the hinged lid opening to baize lining shaped with oval cut-outs, fitted with single drawers, on cabriole legs to pad feet, 70cm high x 81cm wide x 40cm deep
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £300 - £500
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 674 Sold
AN EARLY VICTORIAN WALNUT AND MARQUETRY CIRCULAR CENTRE TABLE
19th century, with six trapezoid-shaped inlaid panels celebrating nature's rich bounty and cultivation, resting on carved scrolled feet bearing fruit, approx. 72cm high x 131cm wide

Provenance: The collection of the 6th Marquess of Bath from the library at Longleat, thence by descent.
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 675 Sold
A DUTCH WALNUT AND INLAID MARQUETRY DRESSING TABLE
19th century, of curvaceous outline decorated with a profusion of flowers and foliage, the oval swing mirror flanked by three small drawers either side and a central frieze drawer, with a small central drawer beneath, supported by baluster legs on a shaped platform and terminating on block feet, 162cm high x 122cm wide x 52cm deep

Provenance: The Estate of Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), thence by descent.
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £400 - £600
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 676 Sold
A DUTCH WALNUT AND MARQUETRY SIDE TABLE OR WRITING DESK
19th century, inlaid with a profusion of flowers and foliage throughout, the raised lip tray top with bookmatched foliate design, one long drawer with ormolu mounts and terminating on cabriole legs, 72cm high x 80cm long x 47.5cm deep

Provenance: The Estate of Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), thence by descent.
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £300 - £600
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 677 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 pigeonholes, 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 private Dorset Collection.
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 678 Sold
A VICTORIAN FIGURED WALNUT THREE-TIER REVOLVING BOOKCASE
the circular top above two shaped undertiers with spindle-turned divisions, on scrolled legs, 84cm high x 59cm wide
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £100 - £200
24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Lot 679 Unsold
A LOUIS XVI REVIVAL DUCHESSE BRISÉE
19th century, the wooden body painted cream with gilded highlights, the arched caned head and footboard adorned with ribbons and flower garlands, terminating on tapered reeded legs, 87cm high x 193cm long x 71cm wide; together with two caned chairs ensuite, each 82cm high (3)
Estimate: £300 - £600
24 April 2024
24 April 2024

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