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Auction date Wednesday 23 October 2024 10:30 - 17:30 BST
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William Batt & Michael Roberts


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Wednesday 23rd October at 10.30am


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Total lots: 497

A REGENCY ROSEWOOD WORK BOX
Lot 241 Sold
A REGENCY ROSEWOOD WORK BOX
the hinged lid inset with a needlework depicting musicians, opening to a silk lined fitted interior, with gilt metal ring handles to each side and feet cast with shells and scrolls, 17cm high x 32cm wide x 27cm wide

Provenance: The Les Watts Collection.
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £40 - £80
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A REGENCY SATIN BIRCH AND GILT METAL MOUNTED SARCOPHAGUS TEA CADDY
Lot 242 Sold
A REGENCY SATIN BIRCH AND GILT METAL MOUNTED SARCOPHAGUS TEA CADDY
the hinged lid opening to a partridgewood lined fitted interior, on turned bun feet, 18cm high x 32cm wide x 17cm deep

Provenance: The Les Watts Collection.
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY KNIFE BOX
Lot 243 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY KNIFE BOX
late 18th century, the hinged lid inlaid with a shell patera and opening to a fitted interior, with brass lock, escutcheon and swan neck handles to each side, 36.5cm high x 23cm wide x 26cm deep

Provenance: The Les Watts Collection.
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £50 - £100
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A REGENCY TORTOISESHELL SERPENTINE TEA CADDY
Lot 244 Sold
A REGENCY TORTOISESHELL SERPENTINE TEA CADDY
the hinged lid opening to a fitted interior, on turned bun feet, 9.5cm high x 12.5cm wide x 8cm deep

Provenance: The Les Watts Collection.

Ivory Submission Reference: 6QVQ1JSZ
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £100 - £200
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A VICTORIAN COROMANDEL GAMES COMPENDIUM BY MECHI OF REGENT STREET
Lot 245 Unsold
A VICTORIAN COROMANDEL GAMES COMPENDIUM BY MECHI OF REGENT STREET
the hinged lid opening to tiered compartments containing games pieces, cards and dice, the fall front opening to peg storage for chess pieces, 19cm high x 33.5cm wide x 18.5cm deep
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL INTEREST: A SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT
Lot 246 Sold
SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL INTEREST: A SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT
depicting the enigmatic statesman seated at his desk, signed in ink to the lower right of the mount, 28cm x 36cm
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £200 - £400
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL INTEREST: A SIGNED CUBAN CIGAR BOX
Lot 247 Sold
SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL INTEREST: A SIGNED CUBAN CIGAR BOX
the lid affixed with an oil painting by George Horace Davis (1881-1963) titled 'The "Atlantic Charter" Voyage. August 1941', signed lower left, the ship depicted is the HMS Prince of Wales, 12cm square, beneath the oil the box bears the signature of Sir Winton Churchill (1874-1965), dated 1942, a guarantee is affixed to the underside of the lid, the box overall measures 12.5cm high x 17.5cm wide x 18cm deep
Note: A small number of these cigar boxes appear to have been produced, variously painted by Davis…
Hammer price: £6,500
Estimate: £300 - £500
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A GREAT WAX SEAL OF KING CHARLES I (1600-1649)
Lot 248 Sold
A GREAT WAX SEAL OF KING CHARLES I (1600-1649)
the front carved in relief with the king in full regalia seated on a throne, flanked by unicorn and lion, the reverse showing the king on horseback, suited in armour with sword drawn, a greyhound running alongside and a view of London in the distance, 16cm diameter, the indenture attached refers to a notarization of a purchase contract, written on parchment, 26cm high x 37cm wide
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £100 - £200
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A LATE VICTORIAN BARRISTER'S HORSE HAIR WIG BY RAVENSCROFT
Lot 249 Unsold
A LATE VICTORIAN BARRISTER'S HORSE HAIR WIG BY RAVENSCROFT
with makers label and name tag to the inside; together with the original japanned metal tin, inscribed in gilt 'C. M. Lewis, ESQ.', 11cm high x 25.5cm wide x 19cm deep (2)
Estimate: £400 - £600
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
HARRIS'S NEW TERRESTRIAL GLOBE
Lot 250 Sold
HARRIS'S NEW TERRESTRIAL GLOBE
dated 1842, by W. Harris, optician and globe maker to the King, with an engraved brass meridian and a paper horizon, supported on four turned wooden legs joined by cross-stretchers, 58cm high overall x 58cm wide

Provenance: The Les Watts Collection.
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £600 - £800
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A LIBERTY STYLE LEATHER TORTOISE
Lot 251 Unsold
A LIBERTY STYLE LEATHER TORTOISE
modelled naturistically with neck outstretched, 22cm high x 39cm wide x 56cm long
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
JOHN AND DHUIE TULLY OF FOCHABERS: A RARE CARVED WOODEN SALMON
Lot 252 Unsold
JOHN AND DHUIE TULLY OF FOCHABERS: A RARE CARVED WOODEN SALMON
with hand-painted naturalistic decoration, mounted on a stained oak back board with bevelled edge, with painted legend “Springer caught by A. K. Wilson. Boat Meadow, Old Court, Whitney-on-Wye. 11th March 1923. Cock Fish Weight 43lbs. Length 47”. Girth 24”. River level 2’2”. Taken on a 2 1/2” black and gold Minnow”, 145cm x 66cm

Provenance: John Tully (1862-1931) and Isabella (Dhuie) Tully, née Russell (1864-1950).
From an important private sporting collection, Midlands.
John Tully (1862-1931) and Isabella (Dhuie) Tully, née Russell (1864-1950)John Tully was born on…
Estimate: £6,000 - £8,000
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A PAINTED MODEL OF A FOUR MASTED CLIPPER BARQUE - ‘LADY VIOLET’
Lot 253 Sold
A PAINTED MODEL OF A FOUR MASTED CLIPPER BARQUE - ‘LADY VIOLET’
50cm high x 80cm, in glazed mahogany case
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £200
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A WWI MILITARY CROSS MEDAL GROUP AWARDED TO MAJOR RALPH MONTACUTE BRIND M.C. (1881-1916)
Lot 254 Sold
A WWI MILITARY CROSS MEDAL GROUP AWARDED TO MAJOR RALPH MONTACUTE BRIND M.C. (1881-1916)
comprising 1914-18 War Medal, 1914-15 Star, Military Cross, 1911 Delhi Durbar medal and miniatures (8)

Provenance: By direct family descent.
Literature: Major Ralph Montacute Brind, MC, 37th Dogras, Indian Army. He was the son of General…
Hammer price: £1,400
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
GENERAL SIR JAMES BRIND GCB (1808-1888): A HIGHLY IMPORTANT MILITARY COLLECTION
Lot 255 Unsold
GENERAL SIR JAMES BRIND GCB (1808-1888): A HIGHLY IMPORTANT MILITARY COLLECTION
showcasing the military career of General Sir James, comprising an oil portrait whilst a Gunner Cadet at Addiscombe, a photographic enlargement whilst Colonel and a miniature portrait whilst General (all framed, the latter in architectural brass frame gifted to Lady Brind by Officer Staff First Infantry Division Delhi Camp), a Victoria India miniature medal with Delhi bar dated 1857-1858,
Lord Strathnairn’s cavalry sword and epaulettes (contained in glazed case) gifted to General Sir…
Estimate: £20,000 - £30,000
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
CAPTAIN DONALD JOHN GREY, R.M. (1901/2-1944) AN IMPORTANT MILITARY COLLECTION
Lot 256 Unsold
CAPTAIN DONALD JOHN GREY, R.M. (1901/2-1944) - AN IMPORTANT MILITARY COLLECTION
showcasing his military career with the Royal Marines, comprising 1914-18 medal and Great War medal awarded whilst a Private in the R.M.L.I, a George V silver waiter by Gladwin Ltd, Sheffield 1929, engraved ‘Presented to Lieut D.J. Grey by his Brother Officers, The Depot R.M. Deal’, dated 7th December 1929, a Chinese 90 standard silver tankard engraved ‘Presented to Capt. Grey by ‘M’ Section H.K.V.D.C.’ (Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps) dated 1937, his tunic, swagger stick, two portraits and
dress swordProvenance: By direct family descent. Literature: There is a lack of documented…
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
CAPTAIN ROGER BRIND, R.M. (B. 1934): A MILITARY COLLECTION
Lot 257 Sold
CAPTAIN ROGER BRIND, R.M. (B. 1934): A MILITARY COLLECTION
a collection of items showcasing his military career with the Royal Marines comprising - Naval General Service Medal with two bars for Cyprus and Canal Zone, General Service Medal with bar for Radfan, Elizabeth II Royal Marines dress sword with brown leather scabbard, beret, Royal Marines Band music stand and mixed other items

Provenance: By family descent.

Ivory Submission Reference: LMTQPQT7
Hammer price: £2,600
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL
Lot 258 Sold
A QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL
with Ladysmith clasp, awarded to 5631 Cpl. Percy Brind, Gordon Highlanders; together with Regimental kilt pin (2)

Provenance: By family descent.
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £200
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A STARR SINGLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER
Lot 259 Unsold
A STARR SINGLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER
serial number 28125, stamped 'Starr Arms. Co. New York', with walnut grip, 34cm long
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A REMINGTON MODEL 1858 .44 SINGLE ACTION ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER
Lot 260 Unsold
A REMINGTON MODEL 1858 .44 SINGLE ACTION ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER
serial number '875?1', stamped to the top of the barrel with patent and New York address, with walnut grips, 35cm long
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A SAVAGE 1861 NAVY .36 DOUBLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER
Lot 261 Sold
A SAVAGE 1861 NAVY .36 DOUBLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER
stamped to the top 'Savage R.F.A Co Middletown. CT H.S North Patented June 17 1856 January 18 1859 and May 15 1860', with walnut grip, 36cm long
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER
Lot 262 Unsold
A COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER
serial number 31225, 1853, stamped with New York address, the cylinder engraved with a naval engagement scene, with walnut grip, 33cm long
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL SHIELD
Lot 263 Unsold
AN ABORIGINAL SHIELD
Australia, early 20th century, decorated to both sides with a fingernail incised geometric design, an added poker mark band to the face, 65cm high x 9cm wide, with associated stand

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £400 - £800
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL SHIELD
Lot 264 Sold
AN ABORIGINAL SHIELD
Australia, circa 1900, painted in black/grey and yellow ochre with linear banding, 86cm high x 8.5cm wide, with associated stand

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £300 - £500
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL SHIELD
Lot 265 Unsold
AN ABORIGINAL SHIELD
South East Australia, early 20th century, decorated with incised linear banding, 75cm high x 8.5cm wide, with associated stand

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £300 - £500
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL SHIELD
Lot 266 Unsold
AN ABORIGINAL SHIELD
Australia, probably 19th century, with a stone tool carved scalloped face, 87cm high x 9cm wide, with associated stand

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £300 - £500
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL SHIELD
Lot 267 Unsold
AN ABORIGINAL SHIELD
Australia, inscribed to the Pitjantjatjara Tribe, Curtin Springs Station, Northern Territory, early 20th century, with stone carved decoration to the face, 56cm high x 9cm wide, with associated stand

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £200 - £400
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL SHIELD
Lot 268 Unsold
AN ABORIGINAL SHIELD
Australia, 19th/20th century, incised with horizontal linear banding to both sides, 72cm high x 14.5cm wide, with associated stand

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £200 - £400
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL PALE BEANWOOD SHIELD
Lot 269 Unsold
AN ABORIGINAL PALE BEANWOOD SHIELD
Australia, Central Desert, circa 1900, stone carved and unpolished, 69cm high x 20cm wide, with associated stand

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £200 - £400
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL CARVED SHIELD
Lot 270 Unsold
AN ABORIGINAL CARVED SHIELD
Australia, the shield likely 19th century with later carvings, decorated with kangaroos, emus, trees and a figure with a gun, against a ground of incised markings, 65cm high x 13cm wide, with associated stand

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £300 - £500
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL THROWING CLUB
Lot 271 Unsold
AN ABORIGINAL THROWING CLUB
Australia, probably Arnhem Land, 20th century, with weighted end for hunting waterfowl, 56.5cm long; together with a similar Aboriginal club, 20th century, 41cm long (2)

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £100 - £200
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL HEAVY HARDWOOD WAR CLUB OR DIGGING STICK
Lot 272 Sold
AN ABORIGINAL HEAVY HARDWOOD WAR CLUB OR DIGGING STICK
Australia, inscribed 'Hooker Creek N.T.', early 20th century, decorated with three white-painted bands to one tapered end, 112cm long

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £150 - £250
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL FLAT CLUB
Lot 273 Unsold
AN ABORIGINAL FLAT CLUB
Australia, inscribed 'Hermannsburg Mission', likely Larapinta, early 20th century, decorated with a white painted cross to the blade, 62.5cm long

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £100 - £200
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL 'ROOT BALL' CLUB
Lot 274 Unsold
AN ABORIGINAL 'ROOT BALL' CLUB
Australia, Queensland, circa 1900, 38cm long

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £80 - £150
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL LEANGLE WAR CLUB
Lot 275 Sold
AN ABORIGINAL LEANGLE WAR CLUB
Australia, early 20th century, carved with a hooked end and pommel handle, 52cm long x 25cm wide; together with another Aboriginal 'Lil Lil' bladed club, early 20th century, stone carved and polished, 64cm long (2)

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £200 - £400
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL HARDWOOD CLUB OR DIGGING STICK
Lot 276 Unsold
AN ABORIGINAL HARDWOOD CLUB OR DIGGING STICK
Australia, early 20th century, the tip carved with vertical fluting, 63cm long; together with an Aboriginal 'Lil Lil' bladed club, circa 1900, the head carved with repeating horseshoe motifs, 62cm long (2)

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £200 - £400
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL WOOMERA
Lot 277 Unsold
AN ABORIGINAL WOOMERA
Australia, attributable to the Birria Tribe of Windorah, Queensland, early 20th century, with spinifex resin handle and carved tip held in kangaroo sinew, 71cm long; together with another similar example, 20th century, also with spinifex resin handle and sinew fixed peg, 57cm long (2)

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £200 - £400
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL BI-VALVE WOOMERA
Lot 278 Unsold
AN ABORIGINAL BI-VALVE WOOMERA
Australia, attributable to the Darumbal People of Queensland, early 20th century, the shell handle inset with red abrus seeds in spinifex resin and kangaroo sinew binding, the notched peg spear holder similarly bound in sinew and resin, 83cm long

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £200 - £400
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL COOLAMON
Lot 279 Unsold
AN ABORIGINAL COOLAMON
Australia, attributable to the Yidinjdji Tribe of North Queensland, 19th/20th century, stone carved with small spinifex resin repairs, 41.5cm long x 13cm wide

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £150 - £250
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL MULGA WOOD COOLAMON
Lot 280 Unsold
AN ABORIGINAL MULGA WOOD COOLAMON
Australia, mid 20th century, 36cm long x 10cm wide; together with another similar, mid 20th century, with poker work decoration, 43cm long x 9cm wide (2)

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £100 - £200
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL BOOMERANG
Lot 281 Sold
AN ABORIGINAL BOOMERANG
Australia, likely Kadina, South Australia, late 19th century, decorated with poker work and incised carving, 61cm high, with associated stand

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £150 - £250
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL MULGA WOOD BOOMERANG
Lot 282 Sold
AN ABORIGINAL MULGA WOOD BOOMERANG
Australia, early 20th century, 57cm long; together with another similar mulga wood boomerang, 20th century, 81cm long (2)

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £100 - £200
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL MULGA WOOD BOOMERANG
Lot 283 Sold
AN ABORIGINAL MULGA WOOD BOOMERANG
Australia, early 20th century, 71.5cm long; together with another similar, mid 20th century, carved with emu and kangaroo, 43cm long; and a further boomerang, early 20th century, 53cm long (3)

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £200 - £400
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ABORIGINAL PAINTED HARDWOOD MESSAGE STICK
Lot 284 Unsold
AN ABORIGINAL PAINTED HARDWOOD MESSAGE STICK
Australia, early 20th century, the front decorated in bands of yellow, grey and green, 28cm high x 7.5cm wide

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £100 - £200
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A COLLECTION OF ABORIGINAL STONE ARTEFACTS
Lot 285 Unsold
A COLLECTION OF ABORIGINAL STONE ARTEFACTS
Australian, comprising fifty individual pieces including digging tools, coolamon scrapers, spear points, knives/chisels and wood shaping tools, the largest 8cm long and the smallest 1.5cm long (50)

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £200 - £400
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A COLLECTION OF ABORIGINAL STONE ARTEFACTS
Lot 286 Unsold
A COLLECTION OF ABORIGINAL STONE ARTEFACTS
Australian, including a Yam shaped gift token, 9cm high, and a collection of various axe heads including Māori, the largest 12cm high, the smallest 9cm high, some with associated stands (7)

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £100 - £200
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A COLLECTION OF ABORIGINAL STONE TOOLS
Lot 287 Unsold
A COLLECTION OF ABORIGINAL STONE TOOLS
Australian, including a fire or grinding stone, with worn indent, 8cm wide, a large wood working tool or boomerang shaper, 18cm long, and several others similar (7)

Provenance: The Richard Parr Collection, Isle of Wight.
Estimate: £80 - £150
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A LARGE SET OF BRASS SCALES BY BARTLETT & SON OF BRISTOL
Lot 288 Sold
A LARGE SET OF BRASS SCALES BY BARTLETT & SON OF BRISTOL
the swing arm stamped with the maker's name and 'Patent Agate Balance', further stamped 'Class B' and 'To Weigh 4lb', with five urn finials, on a turned columnar support fixed to a heavy wooden base, 70cm high, the base 58cm wide x 28cm deep

Provenance: The Les Watts Collection.
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £80 - £150
23 October 2024
23 October 2024

Total lots: 497

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