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Auction date Thursday 31 July 2025 10:30 - 17:30 BST
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Head of Sale: 

William Batt


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Thursday 31st July at 10.30am

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Total lots: 462

A HAND-PAINTED PAPER FAN
Lot 302 Sold
A HAND-PAINTED PAPER FAN
19th century, in a case, with cherubs holding vine swags amongst alternating pouncing leopards, the sticks pierced and carved in mother-of-pearl with scrolling flowers, the guard 26.5cm (the case 37.5cm tall x 64.5cm wide x 5.5cm deep)
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £50 - £100
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
THREE HAND-PAINTED PAPER FANS IN 18TH CENTURY ROCOCO STYLE
Lot 303 Sold
THREE HAND-PAINTED PAPER FANS IN 18TH CENTURY ROCOCO STYLE
19th century, in cases, the first hand-painted with courtiers at their leisurely pursuits flanked by panels of scrolling gilt leaves to the side, the mother-of-pearl guards pierced and carved with conforming figures amongst classical urns and cherubs, the guard 28cm long (the case 39.5cm high x 71cm long x 6cm deep), the second edged in lace, with central panel of a courting couple with chaperone, flanked by laurel leaves and cornucopiae, highlighted in sequins throughout,
the guards of carved and pierced mother-of-pearl highlighted with gold foliate scrolls, the guard…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £200 - £400
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY MUSICAL NECESSAIRE IN THE FORM OF A GRAND PIANO
Lot 304 Sold
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY MUSICAL NECESSAIRE IN THE FORM OF A GRAND PIANO
realistically modelled with faux keys to the top and with gilt-metal mounts, the lid with fitted mirror (one crack) above a shallow lift out tray with mother of pearl implements, above a vacant compartment, a sequinned cover above the non-functioning musical roller mechanism with key, terminating on four turned legs, 16cm high x 29.5cm wide x 19.5cm deep
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TEA CADDY
Lot 305 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TEA CADDY
the lid with swing brass handle, fitted with two black galvanised tea canisters to the interior, the inside of the lid with oval white metal presentation plaque engraved with three anchors '... at the launching of his Majesty's Sloope... Salamander the 7th. July 1730... Built by Mr John Hayward Master Shipwright of his Majestys Yard at Woolwich', the front with ivory escutcheon and key, 15cm high x 23.5cm wide x 13cm deep; together with two other tea caddies;
and a mahogany wall-mounted candle box with inlaid plaque of a vase of flowers, 44cm high (4)Ivory…
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A VICTORIAN BURR WOOD TRINKET BOX BY TRUSSEL OF BRIGHTON
Lot 306 Sold
A VICTORIAN BURR WOOD TRINKET BOX BY TRUSSEL OF BRIGHTON
stamped to the interior, with domed cover, pierced gilt metal mounts and a swing handle, opening to a silk lined interior, 11cm high x 26cm wide x 10cm deep
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A CHINESE BLACK LACQUER AND INLAID ABALONE SHELL TEA CADDY
Lot 307 Sold
A CHINESE BLACK LACQUER AND INLAID ABALONE SHELL TEA CADDY
19th century, decorated with pagodas and temples amongst trees (interior missing), 14cm high x 21cm wide x 12cm deep; together with a rectangular tray inlaid with mother of pearl flowers; and three card cases, two decorated with geometric chequerboard patterns in abalone and mother of pearl and the third of plain tortoiseshell, the larger of the two 10.5cm wide x 7.5cm deep (5)
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A ROSEWOOD AND EBONISED MUSICAL CIGAR BOX
Lot 308 Sold
A ROSEWOOD AND EBONISED MUSICAL CIGAR BOX
early 19th century, with onion shaped finial to the foliated hexagonal lid, the six opening doors with gilt-metal applied lyres each opening to three ringed cigar holders with trays, terminating on conforming base with pad feet, an original 'Two Airs' label to the verso with winding mechanism (key inside), 18cm high x 19cm diameter
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A JAPANESE CARVED LACQUER THREE TIER BOX
Lot 309 Unsold
A JAPANESE CARVED LACQUER THREE TIER BOX
19th century, Meiji, the body of two interlocking offset square boxes, both with textured red ground, the first box with geometric latticework with scrolling flowers and stylised lotuses, the second with densely carved chrysanthemums with bamboo rounded carved edges, 16.5cm high x 18cm wide x 18cm deep
Estimate: £200 - £400
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A JAPANESE LACQUER WRITING BOX
Lot 310 Sold
A JAPANESE LACQUER WRITING BOX
Meiji Period, in three sections, the top section with scroll ends and four shaped legs, painted with a landscape of a setting sun and ships to the distance, the base with a fitted bronze inkwell and recess for an inkstone (an associated stone included), 10cm high x 22.5cm wide x 24cm deep
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A CONTINENTAL WALNUT AND MARQUETRY TABLE CABINET
Lot 311 Sold
A CONTINENTAL WALNUT AND MARQUETRY TABLE CABINET
the rectangular moulded top inlaid with a marquetry crest over a panelled cupboard door decorated with a musician and opening to shelves, 46cm high x 61cm wide x 30cm deep; together with a similar table top chest of two drawers, 21cm high x 64cm wide x 28cm deep (2)
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A PATINATED AND PARCEL-GILT BRONZE MODEL OF A PRANCING HORSE
Lot 312 Unsold
A PATINATED AND PARCEL-GILT BRONZE MODEL OF A PRANCING HORSE
19th century, on a naturalistically moulded base, 19cm high x 20cm wide

Provenance: A private North Dorset collection.
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
AFTER ERIC KENNINGTON R.A. (1888-1960) THOMAS HARDY
Lot 313 Sold
AFTER ERIC KENNINGTON R.A. (1888-1960) THOMAS HARDY
a bronze resin model of the Dorchester statue funded by public subscription to commemorate Hardy's life and works and unveiled in 1931, depicting Hardy seated on a rocky outcrop, 17cm high
Provenance: Acquired from a local charity auction where it was donated by the keepers of Max Gate.…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £200 - £400
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI BRONZE FIGURES OF MUSES
Lot 314 Sold
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI BRONZE FIGURES OF MUSES
on rouge marble and ormolu mounted plinth bases, 36cm high (2)
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A 19th CENTURY FRENCH CARRIAGE CLOCK
Lot 315 Unsold
A FRENCH CARRIAGE CLOCK
19th century, with 7cm white enamelled dial to the eight day movement with strike repeat on a gong, contained in lacquered brass corniche pattern case, 18cm high (handle up); together with a Matthew Norman reproduction carriage timepiece, 17cm high (handle up) (2)
Estimate: £200 - £400
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A FRENCH ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK BY LONS OF PARIS
Lot 316 Sold
A FRENCH ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK BY LONS OF PARIS
19th century, of Rococo style, the silvered and ‘watered’ dial with Roman numerals to the movement with silk suspension striking on a bell, contained in a cast case by Fearn of Paris with pierced side and front panels, 26cm high, with gilt wood stand, 32cm high overall
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £150 - £250
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A LOUIS PHILIPPE GILT METAL MANTEL CLOCK
Lot 317 Unsold
A LOUIS PHILIPPE GILT METAL MANTEL CLOCK
the French two train movement striking on a bell, the silvered dial with Roman numerals, the case surmounted by an 18th century Scottish figure on horseback, probably Bonnie Prince Charlie, wearing a kilt, sash and sporran, on a rocky outcrop with foliage, the architectural plinth base on pierced scroll feet, 51cm high x 31cm wide, on an ebonised and brass strung stand with glass dome, 60cm high x 38cm wide
Estimate: £300 - £500
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A FRENCH CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE
Lot 319 Unsold
A FRENCH CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE
19th century, retailed by John Atterbury, 129 Strand, London, with white enamelled dial, contained in polished brass Corniche pattern case, 17cm high (handle up), retaining original brown Morocco leather covered travelling case and key
Estimate: £100 - £200
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A LATE VICTORIAN WALNUT BRACKET CLOCK BY J. W. BENSON
Lot 320 Sold
A LATE VICTORIAN WALNUT BRACKET CLOCK BY J. W. BENSON
the silvered dial marked 'J. W. Benson, Ludgate Hill', the movement stamped 'Lenzkirch, 49, 1 million, 131754', striking on a gong, 32cm high x 24cm wide x 19cm deep
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £50 - £100
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK BY WINTERHALDER & HOFMEIER
Lot 321 Sold
AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK BY WINTERHALDER & HOFMEIER
stamped to the backplate, the three train movement striking on a gong, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals, the case affixed with a presentation plaque, 35cm high x 27cm wide x 16.5cm deep

Property of a Lady, Belgravia.
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £80 - £150
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY MANTEL CLOCK BY RICHARD GANTHONY, LONDON
Lot 322 Sold
A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY MANTEL CLOCK BY RICHARD GANTHONY, LONDON
the single train movement striking on a gong, the painted dial with Roman numerals, the arched case with foliate cresting, lions mask ring handles to the sides, and on a plinth base, 30.5cm high x 21cm wide x 12cm deep
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £400
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
AN OAK BRACKET CLOCK PROBABLY BY L. BRUNNER OF BIRMINGHAM
Lot 323 Sold
AN OAK BRACKET CLOCK PROBABLY BY L. BRUNNER OF BIRMINGHAM
the maker's name partly illegible, the chain fusee movement striking on a gong, the painted dial with cast bezel and bevelled glass, the Gothic arched case with angled buttresses and pinnacles and blind tracery panels, 65cm high, with associated mahogany bracket (2)
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £150 - £300
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A GEORGE III OAK LONGCASE CLOCK
Lot 324 Sold
A GEORGE III OAK LONGCASE CLOCK
the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, the dial with silvered chapter ring, Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture and rocking ship, 212cm high x 51cm wide
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £80 - £150
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
AN OAK LONGCASE CLOCK BY JOHN LAWSON
Lot 325 Sold
AN OAK LONGCASE CLOCK BY JOHN LAWSON
18th century, the eight day movement striking on a bell, the dial with silvered chapter ring, matted centre, calendar aperture and moonphase, with gilt spandrels, the case with turned pillars to the hood, the trunk door with inlaid star, 204cm high x 58cm wide
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £300 - £500
31 July 2025
31 July 2025
A BLACK LACQUERED LONGCASE CLOCK IN CHINOISERIE TASTE
Lot 326 Sold
A BLACK LACQUERED LONGCASE CLOCK IN CHINOISERIE TASTE
the clock face signed 'Os Armsted', the two train five pillar movement striking on a bell, the face with subsidiary second dial, date aperture and rocking Father time, the case decorated in gilt with figures and pagodas in a landscape, 212cm high x 47cm wide
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £300 - £500
31 July 2025
31 July 2025

Total lots: 462

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