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The Country House Sale On 16/03/2024

The Country House Sale

16/03/2024

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18th century Meissen figure of a Avvocato or the Lawyer from the Commedia Dell'arte series, circa 1740-45, modelled by J J Kandler, wearing gilt edged black tricorn hat, white mask, and yellow cape adorned with red rosettes, holding a scroll in his right hand, upon shaped oval base, no visible mark, H14.5cm

Lot 1000

18th century Meissen figure of a Avvocato or the Lawyer from the Commedia Dell'arte series, circa 17...

18th century Meissen figure of a Avvocato or the Lawyer from the Commedia Dell'arte series, circa 1740-45, modelled by J J Kandler, wearing gilt edged black tricorn hat, white mask, and yellow cape adorned with red rosettes, holding a scroll in his right hand, upon shaped oval base, no visible mark, H14.5cm

B61613

SOLD £1100

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Japanese Meiji period Arita blue and white plate, of circular form, painted with riverside landscape and bird upon flowering branch, with character mark beneath, D24.5cm, together with two 18th century Chinese blue and white plates, each painted with floral design, each approximately D22.5cm

Lot 1031

Japanese Meiji period Arita blue and white plate, of circular form, painted with riverside landscape...

Japanese Meiji period Arita blue and white plate, of circular form, painted with riverside landscape and bird upon flowering branch, with character mark beneath, D24.5cm, together with two 18th century Chinese blue and white plates, each painted with floral design, each approximately D22.5cm

5026

SOLD £85

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20th century Chinese Famille Verte vase, of slender ovoid form with tapering neck and flared rim, decorated with green and grey enamel with dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst auspicious clouds upon a yellow ground, H30cm

Lot 1035

20th century Chinese Famille Verte vase, of slender ovoid form with tapering neck and flared rim, de...

20th century Chinese Famille Verte vase, of slender ovoid form with tapering neck and flared rim, decorated with green and grey enamel with dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst auspicious clouds upon a yellow ground, H30cm

10063

SOLD £260

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Chinese Republic Period porcelain figure, modelled as Shoulao, wearing elaborately enamelled robes decorated with peaches and flower heads, with impressed mark beneath, H55cm

Lot 1040

Chinese Republic Period porcelain figure, modelled as Shoulao, wearing elaborately enamelled robes d...

Chinese Republic Period porcelain figure, modelled as Shoulao, wearing elaborately enamelled robes decorated with peaches and flower heads, with impressed mark beneath, H55cm

5029

SOLD £70

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Chinese Republic Period porcelain figure, modelled as scholar holding a book and fan, wearing blue enamelled robes decorated with flower heads, H43cm

Lot 1041

Chinese Republic Period porcelain figure, modelled as scholar holding a book and fan, wearing blue e...

Chinese Republic Period porcelain figure, modelled as scholar holding a book and fan, wearing blue enamelled robes decorated with flower heads, H43cm

9180

SOLD £280

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Mid 20th century Russian silver and cloisonné enamel cup, of cylindrical form upon short flared foot, the body and tall flat capped handled decorated in polychrome stylised foliage, bearing marks including right facing Kokoshnik mark with district number and mint marks for St. Petersburg, including handle H9.5cm D7cm

Lot 1047

Mid 20th century Russian silver and cloisonné enamel cup, of cylindrical form upon short flared foot...

Mid 20th century Russian silver and cloisonné enamel cup, of cylindrical form upon short flared foot, the body and tall flat capped handled decorated in polychrome stylised foliage, bearing marks including right facing Kokoshnik mark with district number and mint marks for St. Petersburg, including handle H9.5cm D7cm

9075

SOLD £400

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Pair of Arts & Crafts style silver plated candlesticks, by James Dixon & Sons, modeled after a design by Jan Eisenloeffel, each with square spreading base with strap-work detail, leading to a tapering square column with plain socket above a circular dished drip pan, each with makers mark, H22cm

Lot 1072

Pair of Arts & Crafts style silver plated candlesticks, by James Dixon & Sons, modeled after a desig...

Pair of Arts & Crafts style silver plated candlesticks, by James Dixon & Sons, modeled after a design by Jan Eisenloeffel, each with square spreading base with strap-work detail, leading to a tapering square column with plain socket above a circular dished drip pan, each with makers mark, H22cm

9200

SOLD £280

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Arts and Crafts oak stand by Arthur Simpson of Kendal, of rectangular form with central hammered pewter panel, surrounded by a border with carved foliate corners, upon two bar supports, bearing label detailed

Lot 1074

Arts and Crafts oak stand by Arthur Simpson of Kendal, of rectangular form with central hammered pew...

Arts and Crafts oak stand by Arthur Simpson of Kendal, of rectangular form with central hammered pewter panel, surrounded by a border with carved foliate corners, upon two bar supports, bearing label detailed "Arthur W. Simpson The Handicrafts Kendal", L34cm W21.5cm

9167

SOLD £360

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Late 19th century gilt metal mounted table lamp, the burgundy porcelain body of tapering form with applied gilt metal acanthus feet leading to cherub masks, overall including fixtures H59cm

Lot 1085

Late 19th century gilt metal mounted table lamp, the burgundy porcelain body of tapering form with a...

Late 19th century gilt metal mounted table lamp, the burgundy porcelain body of tapering form with applied gilt metal acanthus feet leading to cherub masks, overall including fixtures H59cm

9034

SOLD £100

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After Christopher Gabriel Allegrain (1710-1795), Venus au bain, bronze, upon square plinth, Impressed F Barbedienne Fondeur, the base impressed C G Allegrain Fecit 1767, and bearing Barbedienne foundry seal, overall H51cm

Lot 1097

After Christopher Gabriel Allegrain (1710-1795), Venus au bain, bronze, upon square plinth, Impress...

After Christopher Gabriel Allegrain (1710-1795), Venus au bain, bronze, upon square plinth, Impressed F Barbedienne Fondeur, the base impressed C G Allegrain Fecit 1767, and bearing Barbedienne foundry seal, overall H51cm

5018

SOLD £500

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19th Century bronze figural inkwell, modelled as the head of an African-American woman with beaded hairnet and hoop earrings, her hairnet opening to reveal ink recess, the whole upon a turned circular wooden base, H14cm

Lot 1099

19th Century bronze figural inkwell, modelled as the head of an African-American woman with beaded h...

19th Century bronze figural inkwell, modelled as the head of an African-American woman with beaded hairnet and hoop earrings, her hairnet opening to reveal ink recess, the whole upon a turned circular wooden base, H14cm

10081

SOLD £400

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Late 19th century bronze plaque, of circular form, depicting the angel appearing to Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden in high relief, D25.5cm

Lot 1101

Late 19th century bronze plaque, of circular form, depicting the angel appearing to Adam and Eve in ...

Late 19th century bronze plaque, of circular form, depicting the angel appearing to Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden in high relief, D25.5cm

B44811

SOLD £100

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Swiss - late19th century cylinder musical box playing 8 airs, in a figured mahogany case with ebonised edges and block feet, inlaid banding and a small inlaid mother of pearl butterfly to the lid, crank wound single barrel spring driven mechanism with Geneva stopwork, 32cm pinned brass cylinder with a two part polished steel comb and zither, jewelled governor with stop, start, and repeat functions, inner glazed viewing lid with original hand written tune card and retailers name and address pinned to the inside of the lid

Lot 1124

Swiss - late19th century cylinder musical box playing 8 airs, in a figured mahogany case with ebonis...

Swiss - late19th century cylinder musical box playing 8 airs, in a figured mahogany case with ebonised edges and block feet, inlaid banding and a small inlaid mother of pearl butterfly to the lid, crank wound single barrel spring driven mechanism with Geneva stopwork, 32cm pinned brass cylinder with a two part polished steel comb and zither, jewelled governor with stop, start, and repeat functions, inner glazed viewing lid with original hand written tune card and retailers name and address pinned to the inside of the lid

9004

SOLD £950

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Taxidermy; large Victorian domed taxidermy diorama study of birds, with seventeen specimens including Ring Necked Parakeet, Blue Winged Warbler and Blackbird, the glass dome upon an ebonised wooden base, H77cm, W44cm

Lot 1140

Taxidermy; large Victorian domed taxidermy diorama study of birds, with seventeen specimens includin...

Taxidermy; large Victorian domed taxidermy diorama study of birds, with seventeen specimens including Ring Necked Parakeet, Blue Winged Warbler and Blackbird, the glass dome upon an ebonised wooden base, H77cm, W44cm

9195

SOLD £260

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Taxidermy: Victorian mixed diorama, by by J.E. Massey, Taxidermist, Finkle Street, Malton, comprising, Tawny owl (Strix Aluco), Ring-Necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), Stoat (Mustela erminea), and Snipe (Gallinago Gallinago), amidst a natural setting, encased with an ebonised single-glass display case, H50cm, L80cm, D22cm

Lot 1142

Taxidermy: Victorian mixed diorama, by by J.E. Massey, Taxidermist, Finkle Street, Malton, comprisin...

Taxidermy: Victorian mixed diorama, by by J.E. Massey, Taxidermist, Finkle Street, Malton, comprising, Tawny owl (Strix Aluco), Ring-Necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), Stoat (Mustela erminea), and Snipe (Gallinago Gallinago), amidst a natural setting, encased with an ebonised single-glass display case, H50cm, L80cm, D22cm

5037

SOLD £180

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20th century marble planter, of slightly tapering cylindrical form, carved with a Classical frieze of figures and horse drawn chariot amidst clouds and sunburst, H32.5cm D45cm

Lot 1169

20th century marble planter, of slightly tapering cylindrical form, carved with a Classical frieze o...

20th century marble planter, of slightly tapering cylindrical form, carved with a Classical frieze of figures and horse drawn chariot amidst clouds and sunburst, H32.5cm D45cm

B16263

SOLD £1100

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Mouseman - two oak napkin rings, bulbous octagonal form carved with mouse signature, by the workshop of Robert Thompson, Kilburn

Lot 1187

Mouseman - two oak napkin rings, bulbous octagonal form carved with mouse signature, by the workshop...

Mouseman - two oak napkin rings, bulbous octagonal form carved with mouse signature, by the workshop of Robert Thompson, Kilburn

9303

SOLD £130

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Mouseman - oak napkin ring, octagonal bulbous form carved with mouse signature, by the workshop of Robert Thompson, Kilburn

Lot 1188

Mouseman - oak napkin ring, octagonal bulbous form carved with mouse signature, by the workshop of R...

Mouseman - oak napkin ring, octagonal bulbous form carved with mouse signature, by the workshop of Robert Thompson, Kilburn

5012

SOLD £45

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Eagleman - small oak stool, with floral needlework upholstered seat, carved with eagle signature, on square tapering supports, by Albert Jeffray, Sessay

Lot 1210

Eagleman - small oak stool, with floral needlework upholstered seat, carved with eagle signature, on...

Eagleman - small oak stool, with floral needlework upholstered seat, carved with eagle signature, on square tapering supports, by Albert Jeffray, Sessay

9110

SOLD £50

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Rabbitman - oak spinning or hall chair, the rectangular tapering back with pierced handle carved with rabbit signature, dished kidney-shaped seat, on three splayed supports, by Peter Heap, Wetwang

Lot 1214

Rabbitman - oak spinning or hall chair, the rectangular tapering back with pierced handle carved wit...

Rabbitman - oak spinning or hall chair, the rectangular tapering back with pierced handle carved with rabbit signature, dished kidney-shaped seat, on three splayed supports, by Peter Heap, Wetwang

9219

SOLD £180

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French - 19th century Belgium slate and marble 8-day mantle clock c1860, surmounted with a cast brass figure of the French poet Ernest Legouve, holding a copy of his collection of poems

Lot 1249

French - 19th century Belgium slate and marble 8-day mantle clock c1860, surmounted with a cast bras...

French - 19th century Belgium slate and marble 8-day mantle clock c1860, surmounted with a cast brass figure of the French poet Ernest Legouve, holding a copy of his collection of poems "Les Merite Des Femmes", with a Parisian clock movement in a drum case, white enamel dial, roman numerals and steel moon hands, twin train striking movement sounding the hours and half hours on a bell. With pendulum & Key. Clocks of this description were very popular in France during the mid 19th century, predominantly depicting and promoting the life and work of French classical writers, scholars and poets.

10071

SOLD £160

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Auguste GP. Andhomme - French vineyard clock, late 19th century 8-day twin train spring driven wall clock with enamelled and inlaid brass decoration within an ebonised and glazed case, circular enamel dial with cartouche Roman numerals, minute markers, pieced steel hands and a chased brass slip, striking movement, sounding the hours and half hours on a coiled gong. With pendulum and key.

Lot 1252

Auguste GP. Andhomme - French vineyard clock, late 19th century 8-day twin train spring driven wall...

Auguste GP. Andhomme - French vineyard clock, late 19th century 8-day twin train spring driven wall clock with enamelled and inlaid brass decoration within an ebonised and glazed case, circular enamel dial with cartouche Roman numerals, minute markers, pieced steel hands and a chased brass slip, striking movement, sounding the hours and half hours on a coiled gong. With pendulum and key.

10102

SOLD £200

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Jeremiah Henderson of Scarborough - 8-day longcase clock in an Elm case c1765, with a flat top and broad cornice, square hood door flanked by two plain turned pilasters with gesso capitals, long trunk with a conforming door and break arch top, square brass dial with a matted centre, cast spandrels and ringed winding holes, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's, minute track and finely pierced matching steel hands, dial pinned to a rack striking movement with an anchor escapement. With weights and pendulum. Jeremiah Henderson was the son of Robert Henderson, the first recorded clockmaker in Scarborough.

Lot 1257

Jeremiah Henderson of Scarborough - 8-day longcase clock in an Elm case c1765, with a flat top and ...

Jeremiah Henderson of Scarborough - 8-day longcase clock in an Elm case c1765, with a flat top and broad cornice, square hood door flanked by two plain turned pilasters with gesso capitals, long trunk with a conforming door and break arch top, square brass dial with a matted centre, cast spandrels and ringed winding holes, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's, minute track and finely pierced matching steel hands, dial pinned to a rack striking movement with an anchor escapement. With weights and pendulum. Jeremiah Henderson was the son of Robert Henderson, the first recorded clockmaker in Scarborough.

5017

SOLD £500

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Thomas Hutchinson of Leeds - 18th century 8-day oak longcase clock with as broken arched pediment and moulded cornice, with a conforming hood door flanked by plain turned pilasters with gesso capitals, long trunk door with a wavy top on a square plinth with a raised panel, brass dial with cast spandrels, engraved silvered dial centre and chapter ring with Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's and minute track, with pierced steel hands, seconds pointer, arched calendar aperture and silvered boss engraved with the makers name to the break arch, dial pinned to a rack striking two train movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With weights and pendulum. Thomas Hutchinson is recorded as working in Leeds from 1760-90.

Lot 1258

Thomas Hutchinson of Leeds - 18th century 8-day oak longcase clock with as broken arched pediment a...

Thomas Hutchinson of Leeds - 18th century 8-day oak longcase clock with as broken arched pediment and moulded cornice, with a conforming hood door flanked by plain turned pilasters with gesso capitals, long trunk door with a wavy top on a square plinth with a raised panel, brass dial with cast spandrels, engraved silvered dial centre and chapter ring with Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's and minute track, with pierced steel hands, seconds pointer, arched calendar aperture and silvered boss engraved with the makers name to the break arch, dial pinned to a rack striking two train movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With weights and pendulum. Thomas Hutchinson is recorded as working in Leeds from 1760-90.

10141

SOLD £600

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John Greaves of Newcastle - Mid-18th century 8-day oak longcase clock with a flat top, double cornice and break arch hood door flanked by two turned pilasters, trunk with canted corners and a spire topped door with crossbanding, rectangular plinth raised on bracket feet, brass dial with cast spandrels and penny-moon dial and pointer to the arch, matted dial centre with a silvered chapter ring and seconds ring, chapter with Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's, minute and quarter tracks, square date aperture and fettled steel hands, dial pinned to a rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With pendulum and weights.

Lot 1260

John Greaves of Newcastle - Mid-18th century 8-day oak longcase clock with a flat top, double cornic...

John Greaves of Newcastle - Mid-18th century 8-day oak longcase clock with a flat top, double cornice and break arch hood door flanked by two turned pilasters, trunk with canted corners and a spire topped door with crossbanding, rectangular plinth raised on bracket feet, brass dial with cast spandrels and penny-moon dial and pointer to the arch, matted dial centre with a silvered chapter ring and seconds ring, chapter with Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's, minute and quarter tracks, square date aperture and fettled steel hands, dial pinned to a rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With pendulum and weights.

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18th-century profusely carved oak longcase clock - with a pagoda pediment, upstands and carving, break arch hood door flanked by reeded pilasters with brass capitals, trunk with canted corners and a spire topped door, square plinth with applied skirting, break arch brass dial with wheatsheaf engraving and cast cherub and crown spandrels, engraved break arch with the London clockmakers name John Gordin, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's, minute and quarter hour tracks, matted dial centre with ringed winding holes, square date aperture and seconds ring, dial pinned to a five pillar movement with inside countwheel striking, striking the hours on a cast bell. With weights and pendulum. John Gordin, is possibly a mis-spelling or phonetic spelling of John Gordon, of London, who worked from Ludgate Street in the parish of St. Gregory by St. Pauls. Apprenticed in 1689 and died in 1732 when his will was proven.

Lot 1261

18th-century profusely carved oak longcase clock - with a pagoda pediment, upstands and carving, ...

18th-century profusely carved oak longcase clock - with a pagoda pediment, upstands and carving, break arch hood door flanked by reeded pilasters with brass capitals, trunk with canted corners and a spire topped door, square plinth with applied skirting, break arch brass dial with wheatsheaf engraving and cast cherub and crown spandrels, engraved break arch with the London clockmakers name John Gordin, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's, minute and quarter hour tracks, matted dial centre with ringed winding holes, square date aperture and seconds ring, dial pinned to a five pillar movement with inside countwheel striking, striking the hours on a cast bell. With weights and pendulum. John Gordin, is possibly a mis-spelling or phonetic spelling of John Gordon, of London, who worked from Ludgate Street in the parish of St. Gregory by St. Pauls. Apprenticed in 1689 and died in 1732 when his will was proven.

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Goodyer & Son of Guildford - George II mid 18th century 8-day oak longcase clock, c1740, with a caddy top and deep cornice with a blind frieze beneath, hood with glazed side panels, square hood door with attached pillars and gesso capitals, plain rectangular trunk with a long flat topped door on a plain plinth with applied skirting, brass dial with a matted centre and ring turned key holes, small seconds dial and square date aperture, slivered chapter ring with Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's, minute and quarter hour tracks and fretted steel hands, dial pinned directly to a two train weight driven rack striking movement with five ring turned movement pillars, striking the hours on a bell, with repeat chord. With weights, pendulum and key. James Goodyer and his son are both recorded as working in Guildford (Surrey) 1740- 50.

Lot 1264

Goodyer & Son of Guildford - George II mid 18th century 8-day oak longcase clock, c1740, with a cadd...

Goodyer & Son of Guildford - George II mid 18th century 8-day oak longcase clock, c1740, with a caddy top and deep cornice with a blind frieze beneath, hood with glazed side panels, square hood door with attached pillars and gesso capitals, plain rectangular trunk with a long flat topped door on a plain plinth with applied skirting, brass dial with a matted centre and ring turned key holes, small seconds dial and square date aperture, slivered chapter ring with Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's, minute and quarter hour tracks and fretted steel hands, dial pinned directly to a two train weight driven rack striking movement with five ring turned movement pillars, striking the hours on a bell, with repeat chord. With weights, pendulum and key. James Goodyer and his son are both recorded as working in Guildford (Surrey) 1740- 50.

10036

SOLD £340

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Benjamin Maud of London - 8-day mahogany longcase clock c 1770, with an open fretted swan necked pediment and urn finial, break arch hood door flanked by reeded pilaster with Corinthian capitals, trunk with blind fretwork, reeded quarter columns and a break arch trunk door with a glazed lenticle, short plinth with raised beaded moulding on a stepped base, brass break arch dial with spandrels, matted dial centre, recessed seconds and date apertures with a silvered chapter ring, cartouche name plate and engraved silvered boss depicting a bird of prey to the arch, with a recoil anchor escapement and rack striking, striking the hours on a cast bell. With weights and pendulum. Benjamin Maud is recorded as working in London pre-1760, becoming a member of the London Clockmakers Company in 1782. Maud's death is recorded in 1819.

Lot 1265

Benjamin Maud of London - 8-day mahogany longcase clock c 1770, with an open fretted swan necked ped...

Benjamin Maud of London - 8-day mahogany longcase clock c 1770, with an open fretted swan necked pediment and urn finial, break arch hood door flanked by reeded pilaster with Corinthian capitals, trunk with blind fretwork, reeded quarter columns and a break arch trunk door with a glazed lenticle, short plinth with raised beaded moulding on a stepped base, brass break arch dial with spandrels, matted dial centre, recessed seconds and date apertures with a silvered chapter ring, cartouche name plate and engraved silvered boss depicting a bird of prey to the arch, with a recoil anchor escapement and rack striking, striking the hours on a cast bell. With weights and pendulum. Benjamin Maud is recorded as working in London pre-1760, becoming a member of the London Clockmakers Company in 1782. Maud's death is recorded in 1819.

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Edwardian mahogany artist's cabinet once belonging to the British artist Eli Marsden Wilson (1877-1965), raised panelled back mounted by carved brackets, sloped and hinged glazed lid enclosing paint holders and compartments, up-and-over panelled door revealing three slides, fitted with two banks of five graduating drawers with recessed brass handles, on skirted base. Together with a quantity of artists' equipment and tools including paints, paintbrushes, charcoal, chalks, etc. and various prints relating to the life of the artist, including Quaker anti-war posters, Victorian Stevengraphs, and various chromolithographs Provenance: Removed from the studio of Eli Marsden Wilson. The cabinet comes to us for sale through family descent. The vendor is descendant of Marsden. Many further etchings removed from the cabinet are being sold in the Spring Art Sale, Friday 15th March 2024, Lots 265-271. Notes: born in Ossett, Eli Marsden Wilson was the only son of Alfred Wilson, a foreman beamer, and Emma Marsden, and had five sisters. After studying at Wakefield College of Art, he moved to the Royal College of Art in London, where he became a pupil of Sir Frank Short. He had his first exhibit at the Royal Academy in 1905, the same year he married fellow artist Hilda Mary Pemberton. A Quaker, vegetarian, and pacifist, he was a conscientious objector in World War I and as such was imprisoned in 1917 for two years. In September 1922 he was commissioned by Princess Marie Louise to produce miniature etchings for Queen Mary's Dolls' House at Windsor Castle; two such etchings are being sold in the Spring Art Sale, Friday 15th March 2024, Lot 265.

Lot 1267

Edwardian mahogany artist's cabinet once belonging to the British artist Eli Marsden Wilson (1877-19...

Edwardian mahogany artist's cabinet once belonging to the British artist Eli Marsden Wilson (1877-1965), raised panelled back mounted by carved brackets, sloped and hinged glazed lid enclosing paint holders and compartments, up-and-over panelled door revealing three slides, fitted with two banks of five graduating drawers with recessed brass handles, on skirted base. Together with a quantity of artists' equipment and tools including paints, paintbrushes, charcoal, chalks, etc. and various prints relating to the life of the artist, including Quaker anti-war posters, Victorian Stevengraphs, and various chromolithographs Provenance: Removed from the studio of Eli Marsden Wilson. The cabinet comes to us for sale through family descent. The vendor is descendant of Marsden. Many further etchings removed from the cabinet are being sold in the Spring Art Sale, Friday 15th March 2024, Lots 265-271. Notes: born in Ossett, Eli Marsden Wilson was the only son of Alfred Wilson, a foreman beamer, and Emma Marsden, and had five sisters. After studying at Wakefield College of Art, he moved to the Royal College of Art in London, where he became a pupil of Sir Frank Short. He had his first exhibit at the Royal Academy in 1905, the same year he married fellow artist Hilda Mary Pemberton. A Quaker, vegetarian, and pacifist, he was a conscientious objector in World War I and as such was imprisoned in 1917 for two years. In September 1922 he was commissioned by Princess Marie Louise to produce miniature etchings for Queen Mary's Dolls' House at Windsor Castle; two such etchings are being sold in the Spring Art Sale, Friday 15th March 2024, Lot 265.

B62197

SOLD £3100

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Large and impressive late 19th century Irish mahogany secretaire bookcase, moulded sloped arch dentil pediment decorated with central carved mask surrounded by linen festoons and trailing bellflowers, canted and fluted uprights with carved acanthus leaf upper and lower brackets, enclosed by two astragal glazed doors in the form of trophies with twist ribbon carved mouldings, inlaid with fanned spandrels and trailing leaf painted satinwood band, cylinder roll top inlaid with central fan motif and fanned spandrels, pull-out action revealing stepped fitted interior, central tambour roll cupboard flanked by two Composite pilasters and a combination of drawers and pigeon holes, fitted with three break-front drawers, matched canted and fluted corners with acanthus leaf carvings, on square tapering and fluted spade feet

Lot 1268

Large and impressive late 19th century Irish mahogany secretaire bookcase, moulded sloped arch denti...

Large and impressive late 19th century Irish mahogany secretaire bookcase, moulded sloped arch dentil pediment decorated with central carved mask surrounded by linen festoons and trailing bellflowers, canted and fluted uprights with carved acanthus leaf upper and lower brackets, enclosed by two astragal glazed doors in the form of trophies with twist ribbon carved mouldings, inlaid with fanned spandrels and trailing leaf painted satinwood band, cylinder roll top inlaid with central fan motif and fanned spandrels, pull-out action revealing stepped fitted interior, central tambour roll cupboard flanked by two Composite pilasters and a combination of drawers and pigeon holes, fitted with three break-front drawers, matched canted and fluted corners with acanthus leaf carvings, on square tapering and fluted spade feet

5034

SOLD £2800

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19th century satinwood tripod wine table, moulded oval top inlaid with boxwood and ebony stringing, fine turned vasiform column, three splayed supports with spade feet

Lot 1274

19th century satinwood tripod wine table, moulded oval top inlaid with boxwood and ebony stringing, ...

19th century satinwood tripod wine table, moulded oval top inlaid with boxwood and ebony stringing, fine turned vasiform column, three splayed supports with spade feet

999

SOLD £140

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Fine 20th century satinwood kidney-shaped lamp or side table, the top inlaid with central figured panel surrounded by trailing fruiting foliage and ribbon tie, within crossbanding and stringing, fitted with single frieze drawer, the frieze rail inlaid with alternating figured geometric panels, on ring turned supports carved with vertical bead decoration over inlaid fluting, united by curved stretchers

Lot 1279

Fine 20th century satinwood kidney-shaped lamp or side table, the top inlaid with central figured pa...

Fine 20th century satinwood kidney-shaped lamp or side table, the top inlaid with central figured panel surrounded by trailing fruiting foliage and ribbon tie, within crossbanding and stringing, fitted with single frieze drawer, the frieze rail inlaid with alternating figured geometric panels, on ring turned supports carved with vertical bead decoration over inlaid fluting, united by curved stretchers

B16263

SOLD £480

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George III mahogany serpentine bachelor's chest, the shaped crossbanded top with ebony and satinwood stringing, fitted with a brushing slide over four graduating cock-beaded drawers, the facias with oval pressed brass handle plates, shaped apron over splayed feet

Lot 1286

George III mahogany serpentine bachelor's chest, the shaped crossbanded top with ebony and satinwood...

George III mahogany serpentine bachelor's chest, the shaped crossbanded top with ebony and satinwood stringing, fitted with a brushing slide over four graduating cock-beaded drawers, the facias with oval pressed brass handle plates, shaped apron over splayed feet

10020

SOLD £650

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Victorian inlaid walnut card table, figured quarter veneered rectangular top with ebonised moulded edge, decorated with scrolled foliate satinwood inlays and stringing, swivel and fold-over action revealing baize lined interior, quadruple turned, fluted and foliage carved pillar supports enclosing central finial, four extending splayed supports on brass and ceramic castors, faceted feet terminals with ebonised detail

Lot 1293

Victorian inlaid walnut card table, figured quarter veneered rectangular top with ebonised moulded e...

Victorian inlaid walnut card table, figured quarter veneered rectangular top with ebonised moulded edge, decorated with scrolled foliate satinwood inlays and stringing, swivel and fold-over action revealing baize lined interior, quadruple turned, fluted and foliage carved pillar supports enclosing central finial, four extending splayed supports on brass and ceramic castors, faceted feet terminals with ebonised detail

B4129

SOLD £200

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Edwardian inlaid satinwood work or sewing table, oval top with figured central inlay, fitted with a single drawer with bone handles, over a basket well covered with pale blue pleated fabric, raised on square tapering supports united by H-stretcher and ebony stringing single drawer with basket well

Lot 1313

Edwardian inlaid satinwood work or sewing table, oval top with figured central inlay, fitted with a ...

Edwardian inlaid satinwood work or sewing table, oval top with figured central inlay, fitted with a single drawer with bone handles, over a basket well covered with pale blue pleated fabric, raised on square tapering supports united by H-stretcher and ebony stringing single drawer with basket well

10115

SOLD £120

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Edwardian satinwood knee-hole writing table or desk, raised back over blue leather inset, fitted with five drawers, each with quarter-veneered fronts, shaped corner brackets, on square tapering supports with brass cups and castors

Lot 1316

Edwardian satinwood knee-hole writing table or desk, raised back over blue leather inset, fitted wit...

Edwardian satinwood knee-hole writing table or desk, raised back over blue leather inset, fitted with five drawers, each with quarter-veneered fronts, shaped corner brackets, on square tapering supports with brass cups and castors

10178

SOLD £120

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Narrow George III mahogany sewing or work Pembroke table, drop-leaf rectangular top with rounded corners inlaid with ebony stringing, fitted with single full-length cock-beaded drawer and opposing false drawer fascia, turned handles and ivory escutcheons, sliding upholstered storage bag beneath, on ring turned supports with brass cups and castors This item has been registered for sale under Section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act

Lot 1323

Narrow George III mahogany sewing or work Pembroke table, drop-leaf rectangular top with rounded cor...

Narrow George III mahogany sewing or work Pembroke table, drop-leaf rectangular top with rounded corners inlaid with ebony stringing, fitted with single full-length cock-beaded drawer and opposing false drawer fascia, turned handles and ivory escutcheons, sliding upholstered storage bag beneath, on ring turned supports with brass cups and castors This item has been registered for sale under Section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act

10033

SOLD £150

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Edwardian design grande two-seat sofa, upholstered in wool herringbone rouge fabric, rolled arms, on square tapering supports with brass castors

Lot 1340

Edwardian design grande two-seat sofa, upholstered in wool herringbone rouge fabric, rolled arms, on...

Edwardian design grande two-seat sofa, upholstered in wool herringbone rouge fabric, rolled arms, on square tapering supports with brass castors

B62278

SOLD £240

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Edwardian design armchair, upholstered in wool herringbone rouge fabric, rolled arms, on square tapering supports with brass castors

Lot 1341

Edwardian design armchair, upholstered in wool herringbone rouge fabric, rolled arms, on square tape...

Edwardian design armchair, upholstered in wool herringbone rouge fabric, rolled arms, on square tapering supports with brass castors

B62278

SOLD £150

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George III oak bureau, the fall front with rest enclosing pigeonholes, drawers and slide revealing storage well, fitted with two short and two long drawers, shaped brass handle plates and ring handles

Lot 1347

George III oak bureau, the fall front with rest enclosing pigeonholes, drawers and slide revealing s...

George III oak bureau, the fall front with rest enclosing pigeonholes, drawers and slide revealing storage well, fitted with two short and two long drawers, shaped brass handle plates and ring handles

10124

SOLD £80

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Lloyd Loom - set of six 'Maybourne' slate painted high back wicker dining chairs, raised on light oak square tapering supports

Lot 1381

Lloyd Loom - set of six 'Maybourne' slate painted high back wicker dining chairs, raised on light oa...

Lloyd Loom - set of six 'Maybourne' slate painted high back wicker dining chairs, raised on light oak square tapering supports

10132

SOLD £700

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Matched pair of late 19th century side tables in walnut and oak, rectangular leather inset top over single moulded door, on square tapering supports with splayed feet, one table in walnut and the other in oak

Lot 1392

Matched pair of late 19th century side tables in walnut and oak, rectangular leather inset top over ...

Matched pair of late 19th century side tables in walnut and oak, rectangular leather inset top over single moulded door, on square tapering supports with splayed feet, one table in walnut and the other in oak

10136

SOLD £180

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Georgian design mahogany writing desk, fretwork gallery over cylinder roll top, the curved ends carved with trailing bellflowers, fitted with a combination of small interior drawers with bone lozenge escutcheons, sliding top with hinged and adjustable inset leather writing surface, arched kneehole carved with trailing floral branches flanked by two cock-beaded drawers with foliage cartouches, C-scroll carved corner brackets, on tapering supports decorated with trailing bellflowers terminating to block feet

Lot 1394

Georgian design mahogany writing desk, fretwork gallery over cylinder roll top, the curved ends carv...

Georgian design mahogany writing desk, fretwork gallery over cylinder roll top, the curved ends carved with trailing bellflowers, fitted with a combination of small interior drawers with bone lozenge escutcheons, sliding top with hinged and adjustable inset leather writing surface, arched kneehole carved with trailing floral branches flanked by two cock-beaded drawers with foliage cartouches, C-scroll carved corner brackets, on tapering supports decorated with trailing bellflowers terminating to block feet

B62247

SOLD £300

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Early 19th century inlaid mahogany bow-front chest, figured top with crossbanding and boxwood stringing, fitted with four graduating cock-beaded drawers, pierced brass handle plates, shaped apron on out-splayed bracket feet

Lot 1418

Early 19th century inlaid mahogany bow-front chest, figured top with crossbanding and boxwood string...

Early 19th century inlaid mahogany bow-front chest, figured top with crossbanding and boxwood stringing, fitted with four graduating cock-beaded drawers, pierced brass handle plates, shaped apron on out-splayed bracket feet

10164

SOLD £260

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George III inlaid mahogany elbow desk chair, moulded bar back inlaid with checkered stringing over foliage scroll carved middle rail, down swept scrolled arms with boxwood stringing, upholstered in Moon tartan fabric, on turned front supports

Lot 1421

George III inlaid mahogany elbow desk chair, moulded bar back inlaid with checkered stringing over f...

George III inlaid mahogany elbow desk chair, moulded bar back inlaid with checkered stringing over foliage scroll carved middle rail, down swept scrolled arms with boxwood stringing, upholstered in Moon tartan fabric, on turned front supports

10184

SOLD £100

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Gott's of Pickering - pair of late 20th century Georgian design tripod wine tables, moulded pie-crust tilt-top on turned pedestal with curled acanthus leaf carved baluster, three splayed ball and claw carved supports with scrolled acanthus leaf decoration

Lot 1423

Gott's of Pickering - pair of late 20th century Georgian design tripod wine tables, moulded pie-crus...

Gott's of Pickering - pair of late 20th century Georgian design tripod wine tables, moulded pie-crust tilt-top on turned pedestal with curled acanthus leaf carved baluster, three splayed ball and claw carved supports with scrolled acanthus leaf decoration

5035

SOLD £220

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George III figured mahogany cellarette, hinged dome top with false tambour reeded panel enclosing eight bottle divisions, figured front over moulded upper edge, boxwood stringing throughout, on square tapering moulded supports, fitted with brass carrying handles

Lot 1426

George III figured mahogany cellarette, hinged dome top with false tambour reeded panel enclosing ei...

George III figured mahogany cellarette, hinged dome top with false tambour reeded panel enclosing eight bottle divisions, figured front over moulded upper edge, boxwood stringing throughout, on square tapering moulded supports, fitted with brass carrying handles

10030

SOLD £240

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George III inlaid mahogany bow-front sideboard, figured top with satinwood crossbanding, central drawer over tambour front cupboard with fan inlaid spandrels, flanked by two cupboards, on square tapering supports with spade feet, inlaid throughout with satinwood banding and panels

Lot 1427

George III inlaid mahogany bow-front sideboard, figured top with satinwood crossbanding, central dra...

George III inlaid mahogany bow-front sideboard, figured top with satinwood crossbanding, central drawer over tambour front cupboard with fan inlaid spandrels, flanked by two cupboards, on square tapering supports with spade feet, inlaid throughout with satinwood banding and panels

5046

SOLD £380

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Regency period inlaid mahogany chest, rectangular top with boxwood stringing and satinwood band, fitted with three long cock-beaded drawers, pressed brass handle plates decorated with urns and ring handles, shaped apron on out-splayed bracket feet

Lot 1428

Regency period inlaid mahogany chest, rectangular top with boxwood stringing and satinwood band, fit...

Regency period inlaid mahogany chest, rectangular top with boxwood stringing and satinwood band, fitted with three long cock-beaded drawers, pressed brass handle plates decorated with urns and ring handles, shaped apron on out-splayed bracket feet

10170

SOLD £340

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Steinway & Sons – Model B overstrung Drawing Room Grand Piano Serial No 70718 manufactured in Hamburg 1891, with 85 ivory and ebony keys (7 octaves) in a mahogany case with chrome fittings and pedals, Steinway “Fireplug” straight columnar and fluted legs with roller castors and conforming lyre, duplex stringing with agraffs, bass strings copper wound with a steel core, steel tuning pins, original Steinway action, hammers, keys, felts, and dampers, with una-corda, sostenuto and sustain pedals, Overstrung iron frame detailing numerous Steinway patents, awards, and features. This item has been registered for sale under Section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act

Lot 1437

Steinway & Sons – Model B overstrung Drawing Room Grand Piano Serial No 70718 manufactured in Hambur...

Steinway & Sons – Model B overstrung Drawing Room Grand Piano Serial No 70718 manufactured in Hamburg 1891, with 85 ivory and ebony keys (7 octaves) in a mahogany case with chrome fittings and pedals, Steinway “Fireplug” straight columnar and fluted legs with roller castors and conforming lyre, duplex stringing with agraffs, bass strings copper wound with a steel core, steel tuning pins, original Steinway action, hammers, keys, felts, and dampers, with una-corda, sostenuto and sustain pedals, Overstrung iron frame detailing numerous Steinway patents, awards, and features. This item has been registered for sale under Section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act

B47420

SOLD £5000

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Georgian design low open bookcase, figured top with crossbanding and feather stringing, fitted with single cock-beaded drawer over a single adjustable, on skirted base

Lot 1442

Georgian design low open bookcase, figured top with crossbanding and feather stringing, fitted with ...

Georgian design low open bookcase, figured top with crossbanding and feather stringing, fitted with single cock-beaded drawer over a single adjustable, on skirted base

10084

SOLD £240

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