Of scissor form, with axe head blades, maker stamped ‘R. Timmins & Sons', (fl.1790-1887), Birmingham, 23.5cm long.
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Lot 821
An 18th Century silver bodkin, circular aperture over filigree scroll tapering panels, engraved to
An 18th Century silver bodkin, circular aperture over filigree scroll tapering panels, engraved to one side 'MW to M' enclosing a punch mark, 7.5c...
Lot 831
Two cased trios of scissors, comprising a set in red leather triangular case with silver handles
Two cased trios of scissors, comprising a set in red leather triangular case with silver handles stamped '925', smaller pair with repair to one ar...
Lot 856
A collection of modern thimbles in various materials, including five silver examples, a marbled
A collection of modern thimbles in various materials, including five silver examples, a marbled metal thimble compendium, and two others. (Ci...
Lot 862
Five vegetable ivory thimble cases, each with thimble comprising a large decorative acorn style
Five vegetable ivory thimble cases, each with thimble comprising a large decorative acorn style example with original vegetable ivory thimble, 6.5...
Lot 867
Ten silver thimbles and three celluloid thimble compendiums, the silver thimbles all hallmarked
Ten silver thimbles and three celluloid thimble compendiums, the silver thimbles all hallmarked and including two with raised script friezes 'Jame...
Lot 873
A collection of seven Dorcas and other similar thimbles, comprising an example marked 'CH Dorcas
A collection of seven Dorcas and other similar thimbles, comprising an example marked 'CH Dorcas 6' in original cardboard box, two others sizes 8 ...
Two thimble cases, comprising a vegetable ivory carved acorn shaped example complete with vegetable ivory thimble, case, 5cms, and a small mother ...
Lot 879
Seven thimble compendiums, comprising a white metal tapering cylinder example variously marked
Seven thimble compendiums, comprising a white metal tapering cylinder example variously marked including '925' complete with reel / needle case an...
Lot 880
A collection of eighteen thimbles, comprising fourteen English silver examples hall marked or
A collection of eighteen thimbles, comprising fourteen English silver examples hall marked or stamped, including a Charles and Dianna commemorativ...
Lot 890
Four thimbles, comprising a tall silver thimble of early form, 3cms, a Georgian silver thimble
Four thimbles, comprising a tall silver thimble of early form, 3cms, a Georgian silver thimble with leaf engraved frieze and initialled cartouche ...
Reference Books - thimbles, comprising Walburn (D.), Enameled Thimbles of Norway, TCI 2012; Holmes (E.F.), A History of Thimbles, 1985, dust wrapp...
Lot 1045
An unusually large mahogany shoe form snuff box of handsome grain, embellished in brass pique
An unusually large mahogany shoe form snuff box of handsome grain, embellished in brass pique work, the sliding lid with pewter tablet, the sole w...
Lot 1046
A mahogany and dark stained shoe form snuff box, the near oval push lid with cork underside and
A mahogany and dark stained shoe form snuff box, the near oval push lid with cork underside and embellished in brass pique work, the main part of ...
Lot 1047
A carved boxwood shoe form snuff box, the oval hinged lid with bone rectangular plaque outlined in
A carved boxwood shoe form snuff box, the oval hinged lid with bone rectangular plaque outlined in ebony, carved buckle, line and midside, square ...
A yew wood shoe form snuff box, the sliding lid with brass pique heart and diamonds within conforming borders, bone 'eyelets', the square finished...
Lot 1052
A large fruitwood and part dark stained shoe form snuff box, the sliding lid with 'hour glass'
A large fruitwood and part dark stained shoe form snuff box, the sliding lid with 'hour glass' stained panel outlined in brass pique, and below co...
Lot 1053
A named and dated mahogany shoe form snuff box, the sliding lid dated in brass pique '1831' within
A named and dated mahogany shoe form snuff box, the sliding lid dated in brass pique '1831' within pique borders and inscribed in pique below 'Wil...
Lot 1054
A fine mahogany, stained and bone embellished shoe form snuff box, the hinged lid with a heart
A fine mahogany, stained and bone embellished shoe form snuff box, the hinged lid with a heart shaped panel incorporating a carved oval bone plaqu...
Lot 1055
A burr wood shoe form snuff box, the pin hinge lid with bone diamond within brass pique borders, the
A burr wood shoe form snuff box, the pin hinge lid with bone diamond within brass pique borders, the vamp and sole further embellished in brass pi...
Lot 1072
A William IV rosewood gout stool, on turned and carved legs, the tapestry top and scroll end on
A William IV rosewood gout stool, on turned and carved legs, the tapestry top and scroll end on easel form ratchet, 60 x 33 x 45cms max. Fr...
Lot 1096
An unusual Victorian brass railway ticket holder, of rectangular form inscribed 'Chapmans Patent
1096An unusual Victorian brass railway ticket holder, of rectangular form inscribed 'Chapmans Patent
An unusual Victorian brass railway ticket holder, of rectangular form inscribed 'Chapmans Patent Ticket Holder …… 1886', dents and wear, 7 x 3.4cm...
Lot 1103
Three late Victorian / Edwardian belts and two mesh bags, comprising an elaborate EPNS belt with
1103Three late Victorian / Edwardian belts and two mesh bags, comprising an elaborate EPNS belt with
Three late Victorian / Edwardian belts and two mesh bags, comprising an elaborate EPNS belt with pierced floral buckle, a buckle and links for a c...
Lot 1124
Reference books - Tunbridge Ware, comprising Younghusband E, Mansions, Men and Tunbridge Ware, 1949,
Reference books - Tunbridge Ware, comprising Younghusband E, Mansions, Men and Tunbridge Ware, 1949, d.w., and Austen(B), Tunbridge Ware, revised ...
Lot 1125
Reference books - ceramics, comprising Towner(D), The Leeds Pottery, 1963, d.w., Towner(D),
Reference books - ceramics, comprising Towner(D), The Leeds Pottery, 1963, d.w., Towner(D), English Cream - Coloured Earthenware, 1957, ex lib., G...
Ten pairs of decorative solitaires, including a relief decorated dogs head pair, 2.2cms, a portrait pair, a cameo bust pair, a 'West and Co. Duche...
Forty solitaires, with stone, glass, pearl and other mounts, largest 2.5cms. (40) From The Collection of June Firkins
Lot 1251
Forty gilt metal solitaires, mostly with engraved or other floral decoration, largest 2.2cms. (
Forty gilt metal solitaires, mostly with engraved or other floral decoration, largest 2.2cms. (40) From The Collection of June Firkins
Lot 1252
Forty gilt metal solitaires, mostly with engraved or other floral decoration, largest 2.3cms. (
Forty gilt metal solitaires, mostly with engraved or other floral decoration, largest 2.3cms. (40) From The Collection of June Firkins
Thirty gilt metal solitaires, mostly with engraved or other floral decoration, largest 2.4cms. (30) From The Collection of June Firkins
Forty gilt metal solitaires, mostly with engraved floral decoration, largest 2.2cms. (40) From The Collection of June Firkins
Conor Harrington (Irish 1980-), 'Hot Air I Do Declare', 2020, etching on wove paper, signed and numbered from an edition of 30 in pencil, publishe...
Stik (British 1979-), 'Liberty (Red, Teal, Orange & Blue Showcards)', 2013, a complete set of four Dorian Grey Gallery show-cards, all signed, dat...
Miaz Brothers (Italian Duo), 'Gentleman With Red Dot', 2019, archival inkjet on 308gsm Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Paper, signed and numbered from an edi...
Lot 298
AN INTERESTING PAIR OF BRASS CANDLESTICKS MADE USING BRITISH ARMY SWORD HILTS AND SPURS, BY BENHAM &
Each with a cylindrical socket and flower-petal rimmed and dished drip-pan, the stem formed from a sword hilt with Royal crowned ‘VR' cypher, and ...
Lot 214
A BRASS BARRELLED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS WITH SPRING BAYONET, RETAILED BY JOHN BOBBIT, BUNGAY, SUFFOL
Signed to the lock ‘Bobbit’, the barrel flared at the muzzle, spring loaded folding bayonet, brass mounts, engraved trigger guard, horn tipped wo...
Lot 363
A 17TH CENTURY BREAD PEEL.
the blade with chip carved geometric decoration, 194cm long.
Yarwood Leather Cow Hide Olympus Silver Approx. 5.17m2
Crest Leathers Genuine Pigment 100% Leather Cow Hide Gobson Coffee Bean Approx.5.8m2
A 1930s Underwood Number 6 Typewriter
Mantellassi Buffalo Italian Leather Buffalotto Forte Brown Embossed Approx. 1.3m2
Crest Leathers Genuine Pigment 100% Leather Cow Hide Gobson Coffee Bean Approx. 4.0m2
Of double-baluster form, the largest 18.5cm long,(3).
With ball and bar thumbpiece, flat-lid with locating flange, maker’s mark cast inside base of Robert Whyte, Edinburgh, (w.1805-1851), (PS10074), E...
Inscribed 'Richard: Glanvil:' around the waist, 13.5cm diameter, 11cm high.
Roseaa Leather Cow Hide Conover Cognac Approx. 4.57m2
The flared body cast twice with stag's head erased, 13cm diameter, 9cm high.
With two lug handles and cast twice with a large fleur-de-lys in a heart shape, 13cm diameter, 9cm high.
Mastrotto Italy Calbe Leather Cow Hide Hudson Chocolate Approx 4.0m2
The flared body cast twice with a crowned rosette, 14cm diameter, 11cm high.
Yarwood Leather Cow Hide Olympus Silver Approx. 1.65m2
Of scissor form, with loop handles, short flat stems terminating in round-shaped nips, length 14.5cm.
Decorated with two bands of scrolls, shells and leaves, with stepped foot, 18cm diameter, 13.5cm high.
With typical band of scrolls, shells and leaves to waist, 13.5cm diameter, 11cm high.
Lot 360
A SHEET BRASS FISHING NET GAUGE.
Stamped 'M.A.F. LOWESTOFT’ over a linear gauge, 10cm wide, 22.5cm long.
The flared body cast twice with an 'endless knot' motif, 12cm diameter, 9cm high.
Circa 1790, by Mary Scarth, Leeds, with named counties and with selected cities, towns and villages, a trailing foliate edge, housed within the ro...
Having a cast serpentine-shaped ring, fitted with three hinged catches, to hold a pan or plate, and centred by a lidded spirit-lamp container, tur...
90 x Aero Zip Limited Grey 61cm Zip
100 x Aero Zip Limited Beige Zip 76cm
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