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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 VINTAGE GALVANISED HEATED TOWEL AIRER
Lot 25 Sold
A VINTAGE GALVANISED HEATED TOWEL AIRER
78cm high x 58cm wide x 20cm deep, with burner; together with a set of Victorian cast iron scales by Bartlett of Bristol, with brass pan; and a large collection of decorative enamelled and other metalware including fuel cans (a lot)

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: £100 - £200
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A PAINTED SHIP IN A CLEAR GLASS BOTTLE
Lot 26 Sold
A PAINTED SHIP IN A CLEAR GLASS BOTTLE
29cm long; together with a collection of 19th century and later clear and coloured glass Poison and other bottles, contained in pine box (a lot)

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: £50 - £100
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY PINE WARDROBE OF GOTHIC DESIGN
Lot 27 Sold
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY PINE WARDROBE OF GOTHIC DESIGN
with crenellated cornice, the panelled front and sides with tracery, enclosed by a pair of doors, on bevelled plinth base, 179cm high x 76cm wide x 37cm 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: £320
Estimate: £100 - £200
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
AN INCOMPLETE RUN OF ‘BRITAIN IN PICTURES’
Lot 28 Sold
AN INCOMPLETE RUN OF ‘BRITAIN IN PICTURES’
including ‘The Story of Wales’, mixed editions, all published by Collins, mostly with dustwrappers (36); together with an incomplete run of King Penguin volumes on mixed subjects (44)

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: £30
Estimate: £30 - £50
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
J. LEE (20TH CENTURY) Portrait of a lifeboat ‘54.04’ in stormy seas
Lot 29 Sold
J. LEE (20TH CENTURY) Portrait of a lifeboat ‘54.04’ in stormy seas
signed lower right, oil on canvas, 70cm x 90cm

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 REGENCY MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS
Lot 30 Sold
A REGENCY MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS
with crossbanded and strung top, fitted two short and two long drawers on bracket feet, 86cm high x 46cm 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: £40
Estimate: £50 - £100
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY BOOK PRESS
Lot 31 Sold
A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY BOOK PRESS
46cm high x 38cm wide x 28cm 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: £50
Estimate: £30 - £50
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A LATE VICTORIAN DOMED TOP PONY SKIN JEWELLERY BOX
Lot 32 Unsold
A LATE VICTORIAN DOMED TOP PONY SKIN JEWELLERY BOX
10cm high x 23cm wide x 10cm deep, containing a selection of mixed jewellery and watches including a South Lancashire Prince of Wales Volunteers cap badge, and a Hirco Sports watch movement (a lot)

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: £50 - £100
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY PANELLED OAK ‘HOUSEKEEPER’S’ CUPBOARD
Lot 33 Sold
AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY PANELLED OAK ‘HOUSEKEEPER’S’ CUPBOARD
with moulded cornice, the interior now fitted hooks with lidded storage wells below, enclosed by a pair of doors, on stile feet, 170cm high x 147cm 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: £100
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A JAPANESE CLOISONNÉ JARDINIERE
Lot 34 Sold
A JAPANESE CLOISONNÉ JARDINIERE
early 20th century, decorated with birds on a pale green ground, 21cm high x 28cm diameter; together with two smaller bowls; two dishes; and two vases (7)

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: £240
Estimate: £100 - £200
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTION OF CHILDREN'S TOYS AND BOOKS
Lot 35 Sold
A MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTION OF CHILDREN'S TOYS AND BOOKS
including two toy tills, playing cards and board games such as 'Hamla', and a box of books including several by Enid Blyton and Tolkien (a lot)

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: £40 - £80
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A CHINESE HARDWOOD OCCASIONAL TABLE
Lot 36 Sold
A CHINESE HARDWOOD OCCASIONAL TABLE
19th century, the rectangular top with inset marble above a pierced frieze and decorated throughout with inlaid mother of pearl, 80cm high x 42cm wide x 30cm 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: £300 - £500
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
HAWKER, ROBERT REV. - ‘THE WORKS’
Lot 37 Sold
HAWKER, ROBERT REV. - ‘THE WORKS’
volumes 1-10, printed for Ebenezer Palmer, London 1831; together with the nine volume ‘Commentary’ set by the same author, all in three quarter brown leather bindings with marbled boards (19)

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: £40
Estimate: £30 - £50
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL, Shoulder length portraits of a husband and wife
Lot 38 Sold
19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL, Shoulder length portraits of a husband and wife
oil paintings, boards 31cm x 24cm, gilt frames; together with a quantity of decorative prints and pictures (16)

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: £40
Estimate: £50 - £100
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A VICTORIAN EBONISED WOOD ‘MUSEUM’ DISPLAY CASE ON STAND
Lot 39 Sold
A VICTORIAN EBONISED WOOD ‘MUSEUM’ DISPLAY CASE ON STAND
by Frederick Maund, 141 Old Street, London, the blue velvet lined interior enclosed by a pair of mirrored doors, on turned legs, 97cm high x 183cm wide x 60cm 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: £300 - £500
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A COLLECTION OF FOSSILS, MINERALS AND AMBER
Lot 40 Sold
A COLLECTION OF FOSSILS, MINERALS AND AMBER
including ammonites and an ostrich egg (a lot)

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
AN EARLY 20TH SINGER ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINE MODEL 99K
Lot 41 Sold
AN EARLY 20TH SINGER ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINE MODEL 99K
Serial number EG427263, with lamp, foot pedal and instruction booklet, cased, with a collection of vintage cotton reels (a lot)

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: £25
Estimate: £50 - £100
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
AN ENGLISH OAK COURT CUPBOARD
Lot 42 Unsold
AN ENGLISH OAK COURT CUPBOARD
18th century and later, consisting of three tiers, the lower section opening to reveal a shelved interior, 180cm high x 180cm wide x 60cm 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: £100 - £200
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER OVAL DRESSING TABLE BOX
Lot 43 Sold
A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER OVAL DRESSING TABLE BOX
by Mappin & Webb, London 1900, with chevron body and crimped rims, 5cm high x 17cm wide x 5cm deep, 5.5 tr. ozs; together with a silver handled button hook; a silver backed hand mirror; and a silver squat candlestick (loaded) (4)

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
A VICTORIAN WALNUT TUB ARMCHAIR
Lot 44 Sold
A VICTORIAN WALNUT TUB ARMCHAIR
upholstered in leaf tapestry, the back buttoned, with scrolled arms, on cabriole less and castors, 90cm high x 77cm wide x 87cm 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: £100 - £200
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
BRADLEY, HENRY - AN EXTENSIVE RUN OF ‘THE STORY OF THE NATIONS’
Lot 45 Unsold
BRADLEY, HENRY - AN EXTENSIVE RUN OF ‘THE STORY OF THE NATIONS’
mixed edition/impressions, sixty-seven volumes, published by T. Fisher Unwin, London, blue cloth bound, mostly with Francis R. James bookplates (67)

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: £50 - £100
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED ‘BLACKBIRD EGG’ PORCELAIN SCENT BOTTLE
Lot 46 Sold
A VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED ‘BLACKBIRD EGG’ PORCELAIN SCENT BOTTLE
the top and collar London, 1884, 6.5cm long; together with a Victorian silver mounted ovoid body scent bottle decorated with chrysanthemums; eight silver/white metal topped glass scent bottles; and a collection of pin cushions and small collectables, all contained in an Edwardian inlaid mahogany display cabinet, 135cm high x 60cm wide x 31cm deep
The collection of the late Stephen Reginald Topp Wicks - an Isle of Purbeck life-long collector and…
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £100 - £200
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
A MATCHED PAIR OF CHINESE ENAMELLED METAL TWO HANDLED VASES
Lot 47 Unsold
A MATCHED PAIR OF CHINESE ENAMELLED METAL TWO HANDLED VASES
probably early 20th century, each decorated with matching interior scenes of figures, on dark and pale blue grounds respectively, each 17.5cm high; together with a Chinese enamelled metal vase lid, 4cm high x 9.5cm diameter (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.
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY STRIPPED PINE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Lot 48 Sold
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY STRIPPED PINE CHEST OF DRAWERS
with associated upstand, fitted three long drawers with knob handles, on turned feet, 114cm high x 95cm 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: £90
Estimate: £50 - £100
27 November 2025
27 November 2025

Total lots: 615

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