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Lot 228

D Bovey gouache on paper of a Canna Indica, signed bottom right - 35cm x 49cm in glazed painted

228D Bovey gouache on paper of a Canna Indica, signed bottom right - 35cm x 49cm in glazed painted
Watsons

D Bovey gouache on paper of a Canna Indica, signed bottom right - 35cm x 49cm in glazed painted frame Please note descriptions are not condition ...

Lot 161

20th century cut glass table lamp - 35cm tall Please note descriptions are not condition reports,

16120th century cut glass table lamp - 35cm tall Please note descriptions are not condition reports,
Watsons

20th century cut glass table lamp - 35cm tall Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request additional information/photograp...

Lot 229

Indistinctly signed Limited Edition No. 140/350 picture of buildings on rivers edge, signed bottom

229Indistinctly signed Limited Edition No. 140/350 picture of buildings on rivers edge, signed bottom
Watsons

Indistinctly signed Limited Edition No. 140/350 picture of buildings on rivers edge, signed bottom right margin - 69.5cm x 59.5cm in glazed painte...

Lot 173

Collection of sundry items to include: wooden boxes, carved wooden figures, chess pieces and cased

173Collection of sundry items to include: wooden boxes, carved wooden figures, chess pieces and cased
Watsons

Collection of sundry items to include: wooden boxes, carved wooden figures, chess pieces and cased cutlery etc Please note descriptions are not c...

Lot 164

Black Bakelite Tele Intercom No. 1/2 AL telephone Please note descriptions are not condition

164Black Bakelite Tele Intercom No. 1/2 AL telephone Please note descriptions are not condition
Watsons

Black Bakelite Tele Intercom No. 1/2 AL telephone Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request additional information/photo...

Lot 83

Brass based oil lamp with pink glass reservoir - 54cm tall Please note descriptions are not

83Brass based oil lamp with pink glass reservoir - 54cm tall Please note descriptions are not
Watsons

Brass based oil lamp with pink glass reservoir - 54cm tall Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request additional informat...

Lot 168

Collection of sundry wooden items to include: two letter racks, carved figure, mask, foot stool

168Collection of sundry wooden items to include: two letter racks, carved figure, mask, foot stool
Watsons

Collection of sundry wooden items to include: two letter racks, carved figure, mask, foot stool and two boxes etc Please note descriptions are no...

Lot 60

D Addey watercolour titled The Old Marshall-Hadlow Down of an old steam engine in a rural setting,

60D Addey watercolour titled The Old Marshall-Hadlow Down of an old steam engine in a rural setting,
Watsons

D Addey watercolour titled The Old Marshall-Hadlow Down of an old steam engine in a rural setting, signed and dated 1974 bottom right - 33cm x 21c...

Lot 210

Oak cased wall hanging barometer - 69.5cm tall together with a brass gong, striker and oval wall

210Oak cased wall hanging barometer - 69.5cm tall together with a brass gong, striker and oval wall
Watsons

Oak cased wall hanging barometer - 69.5cm tall together with a brass gong, striker and oval wall mirror. Please note descriptions are not conditi...

Lot 61

John Whipple (1873-1896) British oil on board of a lady feeding chicken in a rural farm setting,

61John Whipple (1873-1896) British oil on board of a lady feeding chicken in a rural farm setting,
Watsons

John Whipple (1873-1896) British oil on board of a lady feeding chicken in a rural farm setting, signed bottom left - 30cm x 20cm in unglazed gilt...

Lot 35

Hardy Bros Ltd The St Aidan fishing reel with extra spoil both with Hardy Bros zip reel pouches

35Hardy Bros Ltd The St Aidan fishing reel with extra spoil both with Hardy Bros zip reel pouches
Watsons

Hardy Bros Ltd The St Aidan fishing reel with extra spoil both with Hardy Bros zip reel pouches Please note descriptions are not condition report...

Lot 89

Eight albums containing a quantity of used and unused postcards on various subjects Please note

89Eight albums containing a quantity of used and unused postcards on various subjects Please note
Watsons

Eight albums containing a quantity of used and unused postcards on various subjects Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please re...

Lot 49

Talbot Smith, pen and ink cartoon titled At The Car Show, Punch 12/11/13 - 34cm x 24cm in mounted

49Talbot Smith, pen and ink cartoon titled At The Car Show, Punch 12/11/13 - 34cm x 24cm in mounted
Watsons

Talbot Smith, pen and ink cartoon titled At The Car Show, Punch 12/11/13 - 34cm x 24cm in mounted glazed wooden frame Please note descriptions ar...

Lot 23

Gentleman's XC550 Eurobike Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request

23Gentleman's XC550 Eurobike Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request
Watsons

Gentleman's XC550 Eurobike Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request additional information/photographs and be sure befo...

Lot 128

Collection of glassware to comprise: green Mary Gregory jug, Carnival glass two handled bowl,

128Collection of glassware to comprise: green Mary Gregory jug, Carnival glass two handled bowl,
Watsons

Collection of glassware to comprise: green Mary Gregory jug, Carnival glass two handled bowl, Crackle ware jug, three vases and a small dish Plea...

Lot 62

Raphael Angelo (1784- ) still life oil on canvas inscribed on verso Written Two Months Of His Eighty

62Raphael Angelo (1784- ) still life oil on canvas inscribed on verso Written Two Months Of His Eighty
Watsons

Raphael Angelo (1784- ) still life oil on canvas inscribed on verso Written Two Months Of His Eighty Ninth Year 1872 - 32cm x 22.5cm in unglazed g...

Lot 202

20th century Tiffany style table lamp having urn formed column on a circular base - 53cm tall Please

20220th century Tiffany style table lamp having urn formed column on a circular base - 53cm tall Please
Watsons

20th century Tiffany style table lamp having urn formed column on a circular base - 53cm tall Please note descriptions are not condition reports,...

Lot 117

Collection of sundry items to include: silver plated cutlery, oak barometer, brass candlesticks,

117Collection of sundry items to include: silver plated cutlery, oak barometer, brass candlesticks,
Watsons

Collection of sundry items to include: silver plated cutlery, oak barometer, brass candlesticks, quantity of silver plate and treen page turner et...

Lot 32

Group of ten vintage fishing reels to include: Strike Right Tideflo, Mrs Hardings Cambridge

32Group of ten vintage fishing reels to include: Strike Right Tideflo, Mrs Hardings Cambridge
Watsons

Group of ten vintage fishing reels to include: Strike Right Tideflo, Mrs Hardings Cambridge Pembroke, Intrepid Rimfly, Noris, Brass WR Pape, Bakel...

Lot 36

Hardy Bros two piece split cane Victor fishing rod together with a Hardy Bros four piece split

36Hardy Bros two piece split cane Victor fishing rod together with a Hardy Bros four piece split
Watsons

Hardy Bros two piece split cane Victor fishing rod together with a Hardy Bros four piece split cane AHE Wood fishing rod. Please note description...

Lot 75

Kitney & Co. silver framed free standing lock hallmarked London - 6.5cm tall together with a

75Kitney & Co. silver framed free standing lock hallmarked London - 6.5cm tall together with a
Watsons

Kitney & Co. silver framed free standing lock hallmarked London - 6.5cm tall together with a circular engraved .900 silver box Please note descri...

Lot 69

Tiffany & Co. brass cased travel alarm clock with rotating cover - 6cm dia Please note

69Tiffany & Co. brass cased travel alarm clock with rotating cover - 6cm dia Please note
Watsons

Tiffany & Co. brass cased travel alarm clock with rotating cover - 6cm dia Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request add...

Lot 68

Rosewood writing slope opening to reveal fitted interior - 30cm wide together with a brass bound

68Rosewood writing slope opening to reveal fitted interior - 30cm wide together with a brass bound
Watsons

Rosewood writing slope opening to reveal fitted interior - 30cm wide together with a brass bound mahogany writing slope - 30cm wide and a walnut i...

Lot 218

Collection of thirty five vintage lattice and onion skin marbles Please note descriptions are not

218Collection of thirty five vintage lattice and onion skin marbles Please note descriptions are not
Watsons

Collection of thirty five vintage lattice and onion skin marbles Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request additional in...

Lot 64

Group of three pieces of copper ware to comprise: kettle, lidded cooking pan and two handled pan

64Group of three pieces of copper ware to comprise: kettle, lidded cooking pan and two handled pan
Watsons

Group of three pieces of copper ware to comprise: kettle, lidded cooking pan and two handled pan Please note descriptions are not condition repor...

Lot 24

Ladies Dawes Red Feather push bike Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please

24Ladies Dawes Red Feather push bike Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please
Watsons

Ladies Dawes Red Feather push bike Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request additional information/photographs and be s...

Lot 127

Group of ceramics to comprise: two Staffordshire figures, Staffordshire dog, Staffordshire vase,

127Group of ceramics to comprise: two Staffordshire figures, Staffordshire dog, Staffordshire vase,
Watsons

Group of ceramics to comprise: two Staffordshire figures, Staffordshire dog, Staffordshire vase, Parian ware vase, Parian ware figural group and t...

Lot 134

Slate and marble mantle clock with gilt highlights, white enamel dial, black Roman Numerals and

134Slate and marble mantle clock with gilt highlights, white enamel dial, black Roman Numerals and
Watsons

Slate and marble mantle clock with gilt highlights, white enamel dial, black Roman Numerals and pierced black hands - 21.5cm x 22cm tall Please n...

Lot 191

Collection of automobilia to include: wing and rear view mirrors, Smith (MA) speedo, Vauxhall

191Collection of automobilia to include: wing and rear view mirrors, Smith (MA) speedo, Vauxhall
Watsons

Collection of automobilia to include: wing and rear view mirrors, Smith (MA) speedo, Vauxhall Bedford rear lens, quantity of signal arms, head lig...

Lot 118

Metal framed Bistro mirror - 97cm x 53.5cm together with Gone Fishing sign with iron hook Please

118Metal framed Bistro mirror - 97cm x 53.5cm together with Gone Fishing sign with iron hook Please
Watsons

Metal framed Bistro mirror - 97cm x 53.5cm together with Gone Fishing sign with iron hook Please note descriptions are not condition reports, ple...

Lot 109

Un-named copper 360 degree anchor lantern with brass mounts - 33cm tall Please note descriptions are

109Un-named copper 360 degree anchor lantern with brass mounts - 33cm tall Please note descriptions are
Watsons

Un-named copper 360 degree anchor lantern with brass mounts - 33cm tall Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request additi...

Lot 54

Brass bound and inlaid mahogany vanity travelling box opening to reveal fitted interior and mirror

54Brass bound and inlaid mahogany vanity travelling box opening to reveal fitted interior and mirror
Watsons

Brass bound and inlaid mahogany vanity travelling box opening to reveal fitted interior and mirror to inside of lid, having side carrying handles ...

Lot 92

Group of seven Coalport figures to comprise: Rosemary, Flora, Amanda, Teresa, Emily, Daphne and

92Group of seven Coalport figures to comprise: Rosemary, Flora, Amanda, Teresa, Emily, Daphne and
Watsons

Group of seven Coalport figures to comprise: Rosemary, Flora, Amanda, Teresa, Emily, Daphne and Happy Birthday together with a Royal Worcester Rub...

Lot 163

Black Bakelite 312L call exchange telephone Please note descriptions are not condition reports,

163Black Bakelite 312L call exchange telephone Please note descriptions are not condition reports,
Watsons

Black Bakelite 312L call exchange telephone Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request additional information/photographs...

Lot 241

Pair of late 20th century Oriental style jardinieres having foliate decoration - 32cm x 26.5cm

241Pair of late 20th century Oriental style jardinieres having foliate decoration - 32cm x 26.5cm
Watsons

Pair of late 20th century Oriental style jardinieres having foliate decoration - 32cm x 26.5cm tall Please note descriptions are not condition re...

Lot 143

Rosewood brass bound travelling writing slope with side carrying handles - 41cm wide together with a

143Rosewood brass bound travelling writing slope with side carrying handles - 41cm wide together with a
Watsons

Rosewood brass bound travelling writing slope with side carrying handles - 41cm wide together with a mahogany brass bound travelling writing slope...

Lot 95

Group of seven Royal Doulton figures to comprise: Top O' The Hill HN1834, Goody Two Shoes, HN2037,

95Group of seven Royal Doulton figures to comprise: Top O' The Hill HN1834, Goody Two Shoes, HN2037,
Watsons

Group of seven Royal Doulton figures to comprise: Top O' The Hill HN1834, Goody Two Shoes, HN2037, Christmas Moon HN1992, Fleur HN2368, Claire HN3...

Lot 111

Pair of Rosenthal brandy glasses on smoked square bases together with a quantity of other

111Pair of Rosenthal brandy glasses on smoked square bases together with a quantity of other
Watsons

Pair of Rosenthal brandy glasses on smoked square bases together with a quantity of other Rosenthal drinking glasses and decanter Please note des...

Lot 165

GPO No. 280 engineers telephone Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request

165GPO No. 280 engineers telephone Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request
Watsons

GPO No. 280 engineers telephone Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request additional information/photographs and be sure...

Lot 158

Vintage wooden yolk - 90cm long together with a wooden wash dolly - 90cm tall Please note

158Vintage wooden yolk - 90cm long together with a wooden wash dolly - 90cm tall Please note
Watsons

Vintage wooden yolk - 90cm long together with a wooden wash dolly - 90cm tall Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request ...

Lot 468

Unsigned print of fishing boats on a lake at sunrise - 64cm x 36.5cm mounted in glazed gilt frame

468Unsigned print of fishing boats on a lake at sunrise - 64cm x 36.5cm mounted in glazed gilt frame
Watsons

Unsigned print of fishing boats on a lake at sunrise - 64cm x 36.5cm mounted in glazed gilt frame Please note descriptions are not condition repo...

Lot 195

Box containing a quantity of old keys, weights and brass fittings etc Please note descriptions are

195Box containing a quantity of old keys, weights and brass fittings etc Please note descriptions are
Watsons

Box containing a quantity of old keys, weights and brass fittings etc Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request addition...

Lot 138

Two mahogany writing slope boxes - 35.5cm and 26.5cm wide together with a rosewood jewellery box -

138Two mahogany writing slope boxes - 35.5cm and 26.5cm wide together with a rosewood jewellery box -
Watsons

Two mahogany writing slope boxes - 35.5cm and 26.5cm wide together with a rosewood jewellery box - 25cm wide, oak cutlery box - 34cm wide and one ...

Lot 8

Pair of circular garden urns decorated with figures of dancing cherubs and swags, standing on

8Pair of circular garden urns decorated with figures of dancing cherubs and swags, standing on
Watsons

Pair of circular garden urns decorated with figures of dancing cherubs and swags, standing on circular bases - 54cm dia x 88.5cm wide Please note...

Lot 18

Stihl FS 45C petrol strimmer (sold as seen, untried and untested) Please note descriptions are not

18Stihl FS 45C petrol strimmer (sold as seen, untried and untested) Please note descriptions are not
Watsons

Stihl FS 45C petrol strimmer (sold as seen, untried and untested) Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request additional i...

Lot 225

Silver hip flask having engraved initials to one side, hallmarked for Birmingham (3.9ozt) Please

225Silver hip flask having engraved initials to one side, hallmarked for Birmingham (3.9ozt) Please
Watsons

Silver hip flask having engraved initials to one side, hallmarked for Birmingham (3.9ozt) Please note descriptions are not condition reports, ple...

Lot 129

Group of ceramics to include: two tankards, beer stein, two salt glaze pitchers and Dudson pewter

129Group of ceramics to include: two tankards, beer stein, two salt glaze pitchers and Dudson pewter
Watsons

Group of ceramics to include: two tankards, beer stein, two salt glaze pitchers and Dudson pewter lidded jug Please note descriptions are not con...

Lot 104

C Farlow & Co. Ltd The Elf three piece split cane fishing rod with extra tip piece No. 10763

104C Farlow & Co. Ltd The Elf three piece split cane fishing rod with extra tip piece No. 10763
Watsons

C Farlow & Co. Ltd The Elf three piece split cane fishing rod with extra tip piece No. 10763 together with one other two piece split cane fishing ...

Lot 17

Stihl FS50C petrol strimmer (sold as seen, untried and untested) Please note descriptions are not

17Stihl FS50C petrol strimmer (sold as seen, untried and untested) Please note descriptions are not
Watsons

Stihl FS50C petrol strimmer (sold as seen, untried and untested) Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request additional in...

Lot 94

Group of six Royal Doulton figures to comprise: Patricia HN4924, Michele HN2234, Yvonne HN3038,

94Group of six Royal Doulton figures to comprise: Patricia HN4924, Michele HN2234, Yvonne HN3038,
Watsons

Group of six Royal Doulton figures to comprise: Patricia HN4924, Michele HN2234, Yvonne HN3038, Regal Lady HN2709, Diana HN3266 and Elegance HN226...

Lot 189

Aluminium and wood boot rack for MG's and Triumphs etc - 85cm x 41.5cm Please note descriptions

189Aluminium and wood boot rack for MG's and Triumphs etc - 85cm x 41.5cm Please note descriptions
Watsons

Aluminium and wood boot rack for MG's and Triumphs etc - 85cm x 41.5cm Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request additio...

Lot 30

Group of ebony dressing table items to include: hand mirror, brushes, pots and clock etc Please note

30Group of ebony dressing table items to include: hand mirror, brushes, pots and clock etc Please note
Watsons

Group of ebony dressing table items to include: hand mirror, brushes, pots and clock etc Please note descriptions are not condition reports, plea...

Lot 139

Rosewood brass bound travelling writing slope - 33cm wide together with one other mahogany

139Rosewood brass bound travelling writing slope - 33cm wide together with one other mahogany
Watsons

Rosewood brass bound travelling writing slope - 33cm wide together with one other mahogany travelling writing slope with side carrying handles - 4...

Lot 216

Pair of Continental porcelain tazza's each decorated with central panel of fruit with pale green and

216Pair of Continental porcelain tazza's each decorated with central panel of fruit with pale green and
Watsons

Pair of Continental porcelain tazza's each decorated with central panel of fruit with pale green and gilt borders - 22.5cm wide Please note descr...

Lot 96

Group of seven Royal Doulton figures to comprise: Soiree HN2312, Winsome HN2220, Clarissa HN2345,

96Group of seven Royal Doulton figures to comprise: Soiree HN2312, Winsome HN2220, Clarissa HN2345,
Watsons

Group of seven Royal Doulton figures to comprise: Soiree HN2312, Winsome HN2220, Clarissa HN2345, Shirley HN2702, Kelly, HN2478, Sunday Best HN269...

Lot 90

White glazed table lamp in the form of a seated monkey - 65cm tall (not including bulb fitting)

90White glazed table lamp in the form of a seated monkey - 65cm tall (not including bulb fitting)
Watsons

White glazed table lamp in the form of a seated monkey - 65cm tall (not including bulb fitting) together with a ewer in the form of a white rabbit...

Lot 203

Union engineers tool case containing a quantity of engineers tools - 46cm wide Please note

203Union engineers tool case containing a quantity of engineers tools - 46cm wide Please note
Watsons

Union engineers tool case containing a quantity of engineers tools - 46cm wide Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request...

Lot 149

Group of four vintage square unrestored petrol cans to include: Pratts with un-named lid, Shell

149Group of four vintage square unrestored petrol cans to include: Pratts with un-named lid, Shell
Watsons

Group of four vintage square unrestored petrol cans to include: Pratts with un-named lid, Shell Aviation Spirit with Shell lid, stencil painted Ca...

Lot 245

Iron URF wood burning stove - 69cm tall Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please

245Iron URF wood burning stove - 69cm tall Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please
Watsons

Iron URF wood burning stove - 69cm tall Please note descriptions are not condition reports, please request additional information/photographs and...

Lot 93

Group of seven Royal Doulton figures to comprise: Southern Belle HN2229, Cathy Limited Edition No.

93Group of seven Royal Doulton figures to comprise: Southern Belle HN2229, Cathy Limited Edition No.
Watsons

Group of seven Royal Doulton figures to comprise: Southern Belle HN2229, Cathy Limited Edition No. 953/1500 HN4776, Premiere HN2343, Alice Limited...

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