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Auction date Thursday 31 July 2025 10:30 - 17:30 BST
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William Batt


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Thursday 31st July at 10.30am

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Total lots: 478

AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY AND POLYCHROME PAINTED OCCASIONAL TABLE
Lot 385 Sold
AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY AND POLYCHROME PAINTED OCCASIONAL TABLE
the top decorated with floral swags and musical instruments, inlaid with satinwood stringing throughout, with lower raised central tier supported by curved stretchers, terminating on tapered legs, with glass top, 74cm high x 63cm wide x 45.5cm deep
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £50 - £100
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A FRENCH MARBLE TOP BURR WOOD PIER CABINET
Lot 386 Sold
A FRENCH MARBLE TOP BURR WOOD PIER CABINET
of bow front profile with inlaid exotic woods including Greek key motif to the door before one shelf and marble liner to the base, gilt metal mounts of putti to the corners and terminating on tapered legs with gilt metal sabot, 82cm high x 58cm wide x 40cm deep
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £80 - £150
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A FRENCH PROVINCIAL OAK SIDEBOARD
Lot 387 Sold
A FRENCH PROVINCIAL OAK SIDEBOARD
19th century and later, the hinged top opening to a shallow recess, the panelled cupboards opening to a reduced interior, a shaped apron beneath carved with a floral patera, on short cabriole front legs, 87cm high x 154cm wide x 59cm deep
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
AN EDWARDIAN OAK BREAKFRONT OPEN BOOKCASE
Lot 388 Sold
AN EDWARDIAN OAK BREAKFRONT OPEN BOOKCASE
the shaped gallery over three banks of adjustable shelves separated by fluted columns, on a plinth base, 133cm high x 182cm wide x 32cm deep

Property of a Lady, Belgravia.
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £80 - £150
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY HIGH BACK SETTEE
Lot 389 Unsold
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY HIGH BACK SETTEE
upholstered in modern velvet leaf patterned covers, the cabriole front legs with swag carved knees, on pad feet, 121cm high x 150cm wide x 65cm deep
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY PEDESTAL DESK
Lot 390 Sold
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY PEDESTAL DESK
the rectangular top with a moulded edge over an arrangement of nine drawers, on plinth bases with castors, 75cm high x 139cm wide x 61cm deep

Property of a Lady, Belgravia.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
AN ANGLO-CEYLONESE EBONY AND IVORY INLAID GAMES CHEST
Lot 391 Sold
AN ANGLO-CEYLONESE EBONY AND IVORY INLAID GAMES CHEST
the exterior profusely carved with flowerheads and tendrils throughout, with foliated lip to the flat lid before the ivory inlaid underside with central elephant plaque stood above 'CEYLON', the interior with lift out tray with ivory inlaid lids to vacant compartments, together with an ivory inlaid bank of drawers and shelves, three decorated with 'playing card figures', terminating on cabriole legs with ball and claw feet, 40cm high x 56cm wide x 39cm deep

Ivory Submission Reference: B5K1Z68J
Hammer price: £1,900
Estimate: £150 - £250
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A PAIR OF BRASS 'RISE AND FALL' CEILING LIGHTS
Lot 392 Sold
A PAIR OF BRASS 'RISE AND FALL' CEILING LIGHTS
early 20th century, the twisted arms terminating in two light fittings, suspended by pulleys and spherical brass weights, 55cm wide x 200cm (maximum drop) (2)

Provenance: Bridehead, Dorset.
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £150 - £300
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A SET OF SIX GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS
Lot 393 Sold
A SET OF SIX GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS
the pierced back splats carved in relief with a trailing bell flower, over velvet covered drop-in seats, 95cm high (46cm seat height) x 54cm wide x 53cm deep (6)

Property of a Lady, Belgravia.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £80 - £150
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A MAHOGANY LIBRARY DESK OR TABLE BY 'WILKINSON & SONS, 14 LUDGATE HILL HULL'
Lot 394 Unsold
A MAHOGANY LIBRARY DESK OR TABLE BY 'WILKINSON & SONS, 14 LUDGATE HILL HULL'
19th century, the moulded top with retractable manuscript slides either side, above a long frieze drawer stamped '1864' with maker's name, terminating on ringed turned legs with brass castors, 76cm high x 95cm wide x 64cm deep
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A GEORGE II STYLE GILTWOOD MIRROR
Lot 395 Sold
A GEORGE II STYLE GILTWOOD MIRROR
20th century, the rectangular plate within an ornate acanthus leaf and 'C'-scroll surround, surmounted by a ho ho bird bearing a garland of flowers in its beak, 160cm high x 90cm wide
Hammer price: £2,800
Estimate: £200 - £400
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS
Lot 396 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS
the canted corner top with brushing slide beneath, four graduated long drawers with swan neck handles, terminating on bracket feet, 81cm high x 86cm wide x 51.5cm deep
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £80 - £150
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
AN OAK REFECTORY TABLE
Lot 397 Sold
AN OAK REFECTORY TABLE
18th century and later, with cleated four plank top, floral stamped and shaped frieze, on bulbous ‘cup and cover’ legs with low stretcher, block feet and flattened disc feet, 75.5cm high x 167cm long x 80cm wide; together with a part set of five early 19th century beechwood and elm Mendlesham dining chairs (including one armchair); and a similar chair with rush seat (7)
Hammer price: £440
Estimate: £200 - £400
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
AN ANTIQUE KAZAK LONG RUG
Lot 398 Unsold
AN ANTIQUE KAZAK LONG RUG
woven in primary colours with seven serrated lozenges within hatchli border, 269cm x 123cm
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CADDY-TOP CHEST OF DRAWERS
Lot 399 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CADDY-TOP CHEST OF DRAWERS
with a brushing slide above four graduated long drawers, terminating on bracket feet, 79cm high x 88cm wide x 58.5cm deep
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY SERPENTINE SIDE TABLE
Lot 400 Sold
A GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY SERPENTINE SIDE TABLE
with figured top above three frieze drawers, on tapered legs with spade feet, 73cm high x 80cm wide x 49cm deep
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A REGENCY STYLE TRIPOD JARDINIÈRE STAND
Lot 401 Unsold
A REGENCY STYLE TRIPOD JARDINIÈRE STAND
the turned wood bowl to the top and other smaller beneath on three pierced and brass inlaid supports, terminating on three metal scrolled feet, 90cm high x 31cm diameter
Estimate: £50 - £100
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A VICTORIAN WALNUT SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
Lot 402 Sold
A VICTORIAN WALNUT SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
the upper section with a moulded cornice over a glazed cupboard opening to shelves, the base with three frieze drawers, the central drawer fitted with a fall front and a leather inset writing slope, with cupboards beneath, 207cm high x 122cm wide x 47cm deep

Provenance: Bridehead, Dorset.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A VICTORIAN WALNUT AND MARQUETRY KIDNEY-SHAPED WRITING DESK
Lot 403 Sold
A VICTORIAN WALNUT AND MARQUETRY KIDNEY-SHAPED WRITING DESK
the moulded top with pierced brass gallery and inset tooled leather writing surface, fitted with three frieze drawers with turned handles, the turned and carved supports terminating on cabriole legs with brass and ceramic castors and joined by a twist-turned and lobe-carved stretcher, 76cm high x 120cm wide x 60cm deep
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £300 - £500
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A BRASS AND WHITE ENAMEL 'RISE AND FALL' CEILING LIGHT
Lot 404 Sold
A BRASS AND WHITE ENAMEL 'RISE AND FALL' CEILING LIGHT
early 20th century, the twisted arm terminating in two light fittings, suspended by pulleys and an enamelled weight, 55cm wide x 200cm (maximum drop) (2)

Provenance: Bridehead, Dorset.
Hammer price: £360
Estimate: £80 - £150
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
AN OAK CUPBOARD
Lot 405 Unsold
AN OAK CUPBOARD
in 17th century style, 19th century, the moulded top with a foliate carved gallery centred by a cross, the base with a single drawer over a cupboard with carved decoration and a further single drawer, on turned bun feet, 181cm high x 130cm wide x 58cm deep
Estimate: £200 - £400
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A FIGURED WALNUT CHEST ON STAND
Lot 406 Sold
A FIGURED WALNUT CHEST ON STAND
18th century, the moulded top over two short and four long graduated drawers, the lower section with a single drawer, a shaped apron and bracket feet, 125cm high x 100cm wide x 54cm deep

Provenance: A private North Dorset collection.
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £400
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A VICTORIAN AMBOYNA, EBONISED AND IVORY INLAID PEDESTAL DESK
Lot 407 Sold
A VICTORIAN AMBOYNA, EBONISED AND IVORY INLAID PEDESTAL DESK
the raised superstructure with two banks of two short drawers with pierced brass galleries and divided by a Jasperware plaque, the leather inset writing surface with scroll inlaid and crossbanded border over three conforming frieze drawers and inset Jasperware roundels, on two plinths each with three graduated drawers, 101cm high x 139cm wide x 62cm deep

Ivory Submission Reference: 2LSEDGJK

Provenance: Bridehead, Dorset.
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY LIBRARY TABLE
Lot 408 Sold
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY LIBRARY TABLE
the tooled green leather top with moulded edge, above a bank of three cock-beaded small drawers either side with brass knobs, on turned and ringed legs with brass castors, 78cm high x 154cm wide x 99cm deep
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £400 - £800
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL CHAIR
Lot 409 Sold
A REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL CHAIR
with shaped oval back over a square seat, on ring turned and tapered legs, 86cm high x 47cm wide; together with a similar side chair, with drop-in seat, 91cm high (2)
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £50 - £100
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A VICTORIAN WHITE-PAINTED PINE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Lot 410 Sold
A VICTORIAN WHITE-PAINTED PINE CHEST OF DRAWERS
with two short and three long graduated drawers, on turned feet, 103cm high x 104cm wide x 54cm deep

Provenance: The Bond Family, Holme Priory.
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £50 - £100
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFAST TABLE
Lot 411 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFAST TABLE
the circular tilt top with a moulded edge on a turned stem and four moulded cabriole legs terminating in brass toes and castors, 71cm high x 124cm diameter

Provenance: The Bond Family, Holme Priory.
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £80 - £150
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A HARLEQUIN SET OF EIGHT REGENCY MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS
Lot 412 Unsold
A HARLEQUIN SET OF EIGHT REGENCY MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS
three with tapering back-rails, carved and reeded back splats terminating on sabre legs; three carvers with down-swept arms and barley-twist backs, and two with plain tablet top and back rest, the tallest 87cm high (seat height 46cm) x 45.5cm wide x 56cm deep (8)
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
AN ENGLISH OAK COFFER
Lot 413 Sold
AN ENGLISH OAK COFFER
c.1630, the hinged lid opening to an interior fitted with a small open box, the façade with an arcaded frieze over four panels carved with Roman arches, on moulded square legs, 73cm high x 148cm wide x 52cm deep
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A BRASS CHANDELIER
Lot 414 Sold
A BRASS CHANDELIER
early 20th century, the balustroid column supporting three naturalistically scrolling branches terminating in glass shades, 56cm high x 60cm wide

Provenance: Bridehead, Dorset.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £80 - £150
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A GEORGE II STYLE MAHOGANY STOOL
Lot 415 Unsold
A GEORGE II STYLE MAHOGANY STOOL
20th century, covered in yellow velvet, on acanthus-capped cabriole legs and terminating on claw and ball feet, 46cm high x 68cm wide x 53cm deep
Estimate: £200 - £400
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A REGENCY MAHOGANY TEA TABLE
Lot 416 Sold
A REGENCY MAHOGANY TEA TABLE
early 19th century, the crossbanded hinged top over a plain frieze, on turned and tapered legs, 67.5cm high x 94.5cm wide x 46cm deep
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £50 - £100
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A KERMAN PATTERN RUG
Lot 417 Sold
A KERMAN PATTERN RUG
the central medallion on dark red ground, with stylised blue floral patterns surrounding, within red borders with floral motifs, 260cm long x 152cm wide
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £400
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A PAIR OF GEORGE II MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS
Lot 418 Sold
A PAIR OF GEORGE II MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS
with curved top rails and vase-shaped central splats, the drop-in seats with embroidered tapestry covers of birds amongst flowers, with cabriole legs, united by 'H' stretchers, and terminating on flat pad feet to the front, 103cm high (seat height 50cm) x 55cm wide x 55cm deep (2)
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £200 - £400
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY DRESSING TABLE
Lot 419 Sold
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY DRESSING TABLE
the upper section with a shaped mirror flanked by a raised gallery of two drawers to one side and a small cupboard the other, the base with a central frieze drawer with foliate carved moulding and two banks of four graduated drawers, 178cm high x 153cm wide x 60cm deep

Provenance: Bridehead, Dorset.
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
AN OAK JOINT STOOL
Lot 420 Sold
AN OAK JOINT STOOL
17th century, the re-pegged and possibly associated seat with moulded edge, above carved lunette frieze, turned legs, lower stretchers, the block ankles with turned feet, 57cm high x 51cm wide x 28cm deep

Provenance: Acquired from Wilkinson’s, Doncaster, 8/4/2019, Lot 663,
Private collection, Blandford Forum.
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £300 - £500
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A WILLIAM AND MARY OYSTER VENEERED CHEST ON STAND
Lot 421 Sold
A WILLIAM AND MARY OYSTER VENEERED CHEST ON STAND
late 17th century and later, the rectangular top with floral inlay over two short and three long graduated drawers, the stand with a single frieze drawer on barley twist legs joined by stretchers and terminating on bun feet, 124.5cm high x 102cm wide x 61cm deep

Property of a Lady, Belgravia.
Hammer price: £3,000
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A REGENCY STYLE GILT METAL TRIPOD JARDINIÈRE STAND
Lot 422 Sold
A REGENCY STYLE GILT METAL TRIPOD JARDINIÈRE STAND
the pierced brass top with stylised swans to the corners, supported by foliate scrolled supports, terminating on scalloped lion paw feet, 57cm high x 38cm diameter; together with a Chinese cloisonne bowl, 25cm diameter (2)
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £50 - £100
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A CAMPHOR WOOD AND BRASS BOUND CAMPAIGN TRUNK
Lot 423 Unsold
A CAMPHOR WOOD AND BRASS BOUND CAMPAIGN TRUNK
19th century, the hinged lid opening to a vacant interior, with brass swing handles to each side, on a plinth base with castors, 60cm high x 103cm wide x 52cm deep

Provenance: Bridehead, Dorset.
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A TALL PINE GLAZED CABINET
Lot 424 Sold
A TALL PINE GLAZED CABINET
19th century, the double doors with geometric glass panes opening to two internal shelves, the base with two panelled doors similarly opening to two shelves, terminating on a plinth, 215cm high x 75.5cm wide x 43.5cm deep
Hammer price: £440
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A CAROLEAN STYLE OAK LINEN PRESS OR CUPBOARD
Lot 425 Sold
A CAROLEAN STYLE OAK LINEN PRESS OR CUPBOARD
19th century, the pediment with 'egg and dart' carving over a frieze of stylised flower heads, the two panelled doors carved with arcaded flowers amongst guilloche pattern opening to a converted interior with hanging rail, terminating on stile legs, 178cm high x 154cm wide x 55cm deep
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £300 - £500
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
AN OAK LOWBOY
Lot 426 Sold
AN OAK LOWBOY
18th century, the moulded top over one long frieze drawer and shaped apron beneath, on straight legs with flat out-turned pad feet, 69.5cm high x 79cm wide x 49cm deep
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A GEORGE II STYLE STAINED WOOD AND MARBLE-TOPPED CONSOLE TABLE
Lot 427 Sold
A GEORGE II STYLE STAINED WOOD AND MARBLE-TOPPED CONSOLE TABLE
20th century, the serpentine front with a shell and foliate carved frieze, on cabriole legs to scroll feet, 89cm high x 109cm wide x 48cm deep
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
AN OAK CHILD’S ARMCHAIR
Lot 428 Sold
AN OAK CHILD’S ARMCHAIR
17th century, of small proportion, with twin arched crest rail and twin fielded panel back, open arms, wood seat, on turned legs, 93cm high x 50cm wide x 40cm deep

Provenance: Acquired from L.D. Watts, Blackmore, 29th August 2012.
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £200 - £400
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
AN OAK CHEST OF DRAWERS
Lot 429 Sold
AN OAK CHEST OF DRAWERS
18th century, the two plank moulded top over two short drawers and three graduated long drawers, terminating on bracket feet, 97cm high x 95cm wide x 52cm deep
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
Lot 430 Unsold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
the upper section with a tall broken swan-neck pediment over a dentil moulded frieze and astragal glazed doors opening to shelves, the base with two short drawers and two faux short drawers that fall forward to reveal a fitted interior with writing surface and pigeonholes, three long drawers beneath, on shaped bracket feet, 266cm high x 122cm wide x 56cm deep

Provenance: Bridehead, Dorset.
Estimate: £800 - £1,500
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A BRASS 'RISE AND FALL' CEILING LIGHT
Lot 431 Sold
A BRASS 'RISE AND FALL' CEILING LIGHT
early 20th century, the glass shades attaching to downswept arms joined by a brass finial and handle, supported on pulleys and a tear drop brass weight, 60cm wide x 200cm (maximum drop)

Provenance: Bridehead, Dorset.
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £80 - £150
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A HERIZ CARPET
Lot 432 Sold
A HERIZ CARPET
woven in muted colours and off white with central floral filled star medallion, fillers motifs and spandrels on a madder ground, within conforming borders, 296cm x 203cm
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £200 - £400
31 July 2025
31 July 2025

Total lots: 478

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