Our December sale boasts nearly 800 exceptional lots, many sourced from notable deceased estates. Highlights include an Armand Godard bronze and ivory figure of an Argentinean dancer, a selection of Mouseman furniture from a South-East estate, a gentleman’s 18-carat gold Tag Heuer chronograph strap watch, and a small single-owner collection of silver by Paul Storr.
Our Two-Day Autumn Country House Sale showcases exceptional private collections of treen, watches, silver, and pictures, including a remarkable 300-lot single-owner collection of treen and related items. Highlights include a fine William IV silver-gilt spirit kettle, stand, and lamp by Paul Storr, London, 1832, estimated at £5,000-7,000, and a pair of early 20th-century diamond and enamel jockey brooches, estimated at £4,000-6,000. Additional highlights include a pair of Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson oak bookcases, c.1980, estimated at £3,000-5,000; an 18th-century or earlier gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, estimated at £2,000-3,000; and a gentleman’s steel Omega Speedmaster bracelet watch, estimated at £2,500-3,500.
Our Autumn Fine Sale features three exceptional private collections of silver, jewellery, and watches. Highlights include a set of twelve George III silver dinner plates by Paul Storr, London, 1817, estimated at £10,000-15,000, and a pair of Victorian silvered bronze 'exotic' three-light candelabra by Elkington. A similar pair sold at Sotheby’s in New York in 2009 for $40,625. The Jewellery section showcases pieces from a private collection, with a standout being a certificated Georgian natural yellow topaz necklace, estimated at £4,000-6,000. Leading the Watches section is a rare steel Longines automatic diver’s watch—one of the earliest diver's watches, with only 550 examples produced. Additionally, we have a small collection of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson oak furniture, including a 7-foot refectory dining table, estimated at £2,000-3,000.
Our New Season Fine Art & Antiques sale showcases the exceptional contents of two distinguished deceased estates from Chertsey, Surrey, and Hamsterley, County Durham. Notable highlights include Lot 381, a set of twelve George III silver dinner plates by John Wakelin & William Taylor, London, 1785, and a late 17th-Century walnut marquetry longcase clock, signed Jonathan Jones, London. The Jewellery section presents a selection of exquisite pieces from these estates, including a highly sought-after natural pearl and diamond brooch. In the Objects of Vertu section, Lot 412 stands out—a late 18th-Century gold-mounted abalone shell and lacquered snuff box, the lid inset with a micromosaic scene attributed to Gioacchino Barberi (Italian, 1783-1857).
Highlights include a single-owner collection of exquisite snuff boxes and two extensive private collections of fine silver. Additionally, our jewellery section offers over 100 lots of antique pieces from a deceased estate.
We are thrilled to announce that our upcoming sale will feature two private Scottish collections and the Leonard Korn collection of toddy ladles
We are delighted to present our February sale, featuring an array of distinguished collections.
At the forefront of the auction stands lot 565—an extraordinary Louis XV parcel-enamelled gold snuff box crafted by Claude Lisonnet (fl.1736-1761), adorned with exquisite en basse-taille decoration.
Among the treasures is lot 580, arguably the rarest item in the sale—a captivating pearl and diamond quarter-repeating ring watch bearing the signature of Ge. Achard et Fils, dating to circa 1800.
We invite you to explore the catalogue at your leisure and encourage you to reach out with any enquiries you may have. We look forward to welcoming you at the preview.
Our first Fine Art & Antiques auction of 2024 unfolds on January 10th. Featuring a remarkable array of over 800 lots. Among the standout pieces is a magnificent Victorian silver ewer and stand crafted by the renowned Barnards of London in 1873 (lot 411). With an estimated value ranging from £15,000 to £25,000. For those with a taste for glamour, lot 588 is a dazzling Art Deco style diamond cocktail bracelet. Boasting an estimated value between £5,000 and £7,000, this exquisite piece is a testament to the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco era. ForWatch enthusiasts will be delighted by the inclusion of an unworn limited edition Omega James Bond Seamaster watch (lot 518). With an estimated value between £5,000 and £7,000, this timepiece is a functional accessory and a coveted collector's item.
A notable auction highlight is lot 309, an exceptional suite of silver candlesticks by Patrick Mavros. Adorned with Sandgrouse motifs, the intricately detailed candlesticks are estimated to be valued between £30,000 and £40,000, making them a focal point of the event. Also featured is a collection of silver pieces by Paul Storr. Among the notable items is a finely crafted soup tureen (lot 462), showcasing Storr's renowned craftsmanship. The estimated value for this lot is set between £10,000 and £15,000. Adding a touch of rarity to the auction is a pair of Austrian silver-gilt, enamel, and rock crystal tazza in the form of a mermaid and merman (lot 548). Estimate £8,000-£12,000. Art enthusiasts will appreciate including a Scottish landscape painting by Alfred De Breanski Senior (1852-1928), offering a timeless representation of scenic beauty.
Among the many remarkable pieces, don't miss the opportunity to acquire a stunning Chinese huanghauli and hongmu 'cracked-ice' console table (lot 678) adorned with exquisite butterfly handles. For those with an appreciation of Yorkshire oak, we have an early Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson oak dressing chest (lot 745) and an early dressing table mirror (lot 746) from the 1930s-1940s. Art enthusiasts will be delighted to discover a remarkable 19th Century bronze figure of Hercules (lot 596), portraying a unique adaptation of the iconic Farnese Hercules. Adding to the grandeur of our auction is a Grand Tour marble figure of the Crouching Venus (lot 589). Our collection of Lalique pieces promises to dazzle, while a fine selection of antique jewellery will offer a chance to acquire a piece of history and elegance.
Our upcoming July auction presents an impressive collection of over 800 lots, encompassing a wide range of exquisite items such as silver, jewellery, furniture, clocks, lighting, rugs, ceramics, sculpture, and captivating works of art. This extraordinary sale features several notable collections, including the prestigious contents of Scarah Hill, Ripley, located in picturesque North Yorkshire.
Our Fine Art & Antiques auction includes the contents of Chapel Garth, Old Byland (part 1), on the instructions of the executors of the late Miss E.M. Potts; the contents of Stanley Gill House, Gunnerside, on the instructions of the late Shelagh Thomlinson; and over 70 pictures from a deceased estate in Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Invoices will be created and sent at the end of day three
Our April sale has over 800 lots of ceramics and glass, metalwork, silver, Asian art, objects of vertu, militaria, textiles, rugs and carpets, clocks and instruments, antique furniture and Yorkshire oak. We are excited to be selling a large 19th Century micromosaic plaque depicting the Temple of Vesta (lot 383). Our experts recently discovered this tremendous example during a valuation day in the North-West. We are also delighted to offer three pieces of Chinese armorial porcelain from the documented P.B. Cooke collection (lots 217-219), a single-owner collection of Doulton art pottery (lots 121-172), and a rare Rene Lalique topaz ‘Bacchantes’ vase (lot 41).