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Auction date Thursday 27 November 2025 10:30 - 17:30 GMT
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Head of Sale: 

Helen Abraham


Auction: 

Thursday 27th November at 10.30am

Including

The Collection of Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks

The Maurice Yates Collection

The Garry Kemp Collection


Viewing: 

Monday 24th November 9.30am - 7pm

Tuesday 25th November 9.30am - 5pm

Wednesday 26th November 9.30am - 5pm

From 9am the day of the Auction 


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Total lots: 615

A TINPLATE MODEL ‘GENERAL’ LONDON OMNIBUS
Lot 1 Sold
A TINPLATE MODEL ‘GENERAL’ LONDON OMNIBUS
maroon and cream livery, 23cm high x 40cm long x 15cm wide

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £30 - £50
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY PANELLED OAK COFFER
Lot 2 Sold
A LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY PANELLED OAK COFFER
with four panel front, opening to reveal an interior fitted with a candle box to the inner left wall, 60cm high x 130cm wide x 55cm deep

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £50 - £100
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY COPPER STARBOARD LAMP BY WM HARVIE & CO, GLASGOW
Lot 3 Sold
A LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY COPPER STARBOARD LAMP BY WM HARVIE & CO, GLASGOW
with brass mounts, the curved front with stepped clear glass and blue filter behind, 62cm high x 36cm wide x 35cm deep, retaining burner

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £100 - £200
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
ALBERT MOULTON FOWERAKER (1873-1942) 'A Spanish Town'
Lot 4 Sold
ALBERT MOULTON FOWERAKER (1873-1942) 'A Spanish Town'
1931, signed lower left, watercolour, 35cm x 53cm

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £440
Estimate: £300 - £500
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
LEWIS, C. S. - ‘PRINCE CASPIAN, THE RETURN TO NARNIA’
Lot 5 Sold
LEWIS, C. S. - ‘PRINCE CASPIAN, THE RETURN TO NARNIA’
illustrated by Pauline Baynes, first edition published by Geoffrey Bles, London, 1951, blue cloth bound with dustwrapper; together with a first edition copy of ‘Miracles’ by the same author, published by Geoffrey Bles, blue cloth bound with dustwrapper (2)

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £300 - £500
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A 19TH CENTURY TEAK NAVAL CHEST
Lot 6 Sold
A 19TH CENTURY TEAK NAVAL CHEST
in two sections, fitted four long drawers with turned flush handles, 99cm high x 86cm wide x 45cm deep

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £300 - £500
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
AN ART DECO FLORAL MIRROR
Lot 7 Sold
AN ART DECO FLORAL MIRROR
the circular plate surrounded by six bevelled blue glass petals, 56cm diameter

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £50 - £100
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
AN INCOMPLETE IZNIK TILE PANEL
Lot 8 Sold
AN INCOMPLETE IZNIK TILE PANEL
decorated in turquoise and blue with scrolled leaves, 50cm x 25cm, in stained wooden frame

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Provenance: By repute, formerly in the collection of Major Andrews of Christchurch, who apparently…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £200 - £400
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
Lot 9 Sold
AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
the upper part with moulded cornice, fitted three adjustable shelves enclosed by a pair of astragal glazed doors, the fall front secretaire drawer enclosing fitted interior with twelve satinwood veneered drawers, above cupboard enclosed by a pair of doors, on splayed bracket feet, 225cm high x 130cm wide x 63cm deep

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £100 - £200
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A COLLECTION OF VINTAGE PENGUIN AND PELICAN BOOKS
Lot 10 Sold
A COLLECTION OF VINTAGE PENGUIN AND PELICAN BOOKS
including Wells, H. G. - 'A Short History of the World’, A5, 1938 (345)

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £100 - £200
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A 19TH CENTURY DANISH AMAGER PINE TRIANGULAR THREE TIER WALL SHELF
Lot 11 Sold
A 19TH CENTURY DANISH AMAGER PINE TRIANGULAR THREE TIER WALL SHELF
with leaf scroll mounts, 80cm wide x 82cm wide x 16cm deep

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.

Provenance: By family descent via the vendor’s Danish mother.

A similar example illustrated Uldall, Af Kai - ‘Dansk Folkekunst’ published by Thaning & Appels Forlag, Copenhagen 1963, p. 215.
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A VINTAGE PAINTED GLASS SHOP SIGN - ‘52 R.SMI’
Lot 12 Sold
A VINTAGE PAINTED GLASS SHOP SIGN - ‘52 R.SMI’
white, green and black lettering on a brown ground, 26cm high x 96cm wide

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £100 - £200
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A VICTORIAN PINE MINIATURE COLLECTOR’S CHEST
Lot 13 Sold
A VICTORIAN PINE MINIATURE COLLECTOR’S CHEST
fitted four drawers with rebated sides to accommodate glass panels and with turned knobs, on plinth support, 30cm high x 33cm wide x 20cm; together with an early 20th century ‘Leader’ cloth covered four other drawer chest; and a pine box enclosed by gauze inset door (3)

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
AN OAK PLANK COFFER OF 17TH CENTURY STYLE
Lot 14 Sold
AN OAK PLANK COFFER OF 17TH CENTURY STYLE
the front with Gothic tracery, 51cm high x 75cm wide x 36cm deep

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £100 - £200
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A SWISS PINE CHALET JEWELLERY BOX
Lot 15 Sold
A SWISS PINE CHALET JEWELLERY BOX
finely carved and detailed, the lid hinged, 18cm high x 40cm wide x 20cm deep, contained in a glazed mahogany case, 29cm high x 52cm wide x 30cm deep; together with a similar smaller jewellery box (2)

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £400
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
H. WICKS (20TH CENTURY), A plaster Hellenistic portrait face mask
Lot 16 Sold
H. WICKS (20TH CENTURY), A plaster Hellenistic portrait face mask
incised ‘H. Wicks -49’, 31cm high; together with a bronzed patinated plaster portrait bust (2)

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £30 - £50
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A PINE WARDROBE
Lot 17 Sold
A PINE WARDROBE
20th century, the top fitted with a three-quarter gallery over a three-panel door opening to reveal a vacant interior, 192cm high x 82cm wide x 47cm deep

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £30 - £50
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
H. WICKS (20TH CENTURY) A galloping horse and dogs
Lot 18 Sold
H. WICKS (20TH CENTURY) A galloping horse and dogs
depicted within a pastoral landscape, oil on board, 23cm x 18cm

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £30 - £50
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY BELLEEK SECOND PERIOD PORCELAIN ‘SCALE’ VASE
Lot 19 Sold
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY BELLEEK SECOND PERIOD PORCELAIN ‘SCALE’ VASE
with ribbed circular body, 9cm high x 8.5cm diameter; together with a W.H. Goss porcelain ‘Welsh Antiquities’ teapot; a pair of Royal Worcester figures; and a collection of mixed 19th century and later ceramics, all contained in an Edwardian display cabinet, 200cm high x 113cm wide x 45cm deep

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £200 - £400
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A DECORATIVE PLASTER PANEL OF EGYPTIAN DESIGN
Lot 20 Sold
A DECORATIVE PLASTER PANEL OF EGYPTIAN DESIGN
moulded with two figures and hieroglyphs, 42cm x 43cm

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £30 - £50
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A LATE 19TH CENTURY YOUNG’S PATENT RADIAL CAST IRON BICYCLE STAND
Lot 21 Sold
A LATE 19TH CENTURY YOUNG’S PATENT RADIAL CAST IRON BICYCLE STAND
modelled as a crouching beast, each end with face mask above scale legs with claw feet, 16cm high x 54cm wide x 36cm deep

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £100 - £200
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY OAK SIX TIER SECTIONAL BOOKCASE OF GLOBE WERNICKE DESIGN
Lot 22 Sold
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY OAK SIX TIER SECTIONAL BOOKCASE OF GLOBE WERNICKE DESIGN
with five leaded glazed rising fronts, the base section fitted four drawers, 202cm high x 87cm wide x 36cm deep

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £200 - £400
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN SPHERICAL TEAPOT AND COVER
Lot 23 Unsold
A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN SPHERICAL TEAPOT AND COVER
18th century, with floral finial, the body decorated with vases of flowers, 16cm high; together with a Chinese celadon earthenware hexagonal teapot of Archaistic design, 20cm high (2)

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Estimate: £100 - £200
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD NURSING CHAIR
Lot 24 Unsold
A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD NURSING CHAIR
upholstered in fringed turquoise and gilt leaf pattern cloth, cabriole front legs, 104cm high x 52cm wide x 55cm deep

The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and dealer, selling all manner of eclectic and curious items from his Boscombe shop.
Estimate: £30 - £50
27 November 2025
27 November 2025

Total lots: 615

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