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A set of six French oak ladder-back rush seated dining chairs (4+2).

A 19th century ladder back open arm chair in the Lancashire manner, with later rattan seat.

A set of six North country style oak and rush seated ladder back dining chairs (4+2).

PAUL NASH (BRITISH 1889-1946) SILBURY HILL Watercolour and pencil Signed (lower right) 38.5 x 57cm (15 x 22¼ in.)Executed in 1938. Provenance: Private Collection, C. Allsopp, by whom sold Christie's, London, Modern British Drawings, Paintings and Sculpture, 20 March 1970, lot 180 Agnews, London (by 1971) Private Collection, Harold Riley Christie's, London, 20th Century British Art & Irish Art, 19 November 2004, lot 97, where purchased by Robert Kime Exhibited: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northern Arts Gallery, Paul Nash 1889-1946, September-October, 1971, no. 34 London, Tate Gallery, Arts Council of Great Britain, Paul Nash Paintings and Watercolours, November-December 1975, no. 175 (loaned by Harold Riley) Literature:Andrew Causey, Exhibition Catalogue, Paul Nash 1889-1946, Newcastle, Northern Arts Gallery, 1971, p. 15, no. 34 pl. 12 Andrew Causey, Paul Nash, Oxford, 1980, pp. 265-6, cat no. 952, pl. 312 Silbury Hill, located near Avebury in Wiltshire is the largest artificial mound of its kind in Europe. It is believed to have been completed around 2400BC and is similar in scale to the pyramids in Egypt. The purpose and significance of the mound are unknown and remain the subject of much speculation. Given Nash's fascination with pre-historic sites and the spiritual qualities of the English landscape, it is unsurprising that Silbury Hill was of interest to him. Nash first visited Silbury Hill and the nearby stones at Avebury in July 1933 whilst on holiday in Marlborough. According to Ruth Clarke, who travelled with him, Nash was 'excited and fascinated' by the landscape which appealed to his 'sensitiveness to magic and the sinister beauty of monsters' (cited in Andrew Causey, Paul Nash Landscape and the Life of Objects, 2013). The ladder laid against the hill in the present work was a figment of Nash's imagination which derived from his interest in the idea of something rising out of the earth or up from the water and creating a new form above ground. A postcard found in Nash's collection depicts a ladder inside a pit at the excavation of Maiden Castle leading upwards from the ground beneath. This postcard alongside the watercolour of Silbury Hill, is discussed by Andrew Causey in his 1980 publication on the artist:.:'Silbury, as might be expected, intrigued Nash: its clear, plain, and - to Nash - symbolic shape was both palpable and inscrutable. In the oil painting Silbury Hill [Causey no. 880] he hinted at its symbolical meaning, its special, reserved ambience, with the closed gate and the pyramidal tumulus beyond, while constructing at the same time elaborate formal congruences of triangles within the over-all design. In the slightly later watercolour [the present work] he revealed a little more of his reaction to the hill's shape by adding a ladder leaning against the mound in front of it. This was no more than a now familiar Nash image, but there could be special interest in this if the idea was suggested by a postcard he had of Maiden Castle [Causey pl. 313]. It is not just that both are sites of ancient occupation, but that the postcard and watercolour are complementary images: in one the ladder comes up out of a dark pit, in the other it seems to continue its journey up the side of the hill; the sequence seems a characteristic product of Nash's mind' (see A. Causey, Paul Nash, Oxford, 1980, p. 265). Condition Report: Examined out of glazed frame. The sheet is stuck down to the card backing along each edge. Staining to the extreme edges of the sheet. Very slight undulation to the sheet. Light spotting scattered across the sheet most notable to the sky and to the upper landscape, however this does not appear to be a result of moulding or foxing. This damage does appear to be treatable. Please contact the department on pictures@dreweatts.com for more details. The colours are strong and there appears to be no other significant condition issues. Condition Report Disclaimer

An 18ct Italian white gold gem-set ladder bracelet, set with amethyst, aquamarine and yellow gemstone (possibly sapphire), the links joined by cable chains either side, with bayonet clasp, 19.5 cm long, weight 12 grams

A 1930s oak adjustable open arm elbow chair with ladder back and loose tapestry-style cushions, height 108.5cm.Condition Report: Overall solid but used condition showing signs of wear including scuffs, scrapes, fading, staining etc commensurate with use and age

ERCOL; six ladder back dining chairs with loose brown fabric cushions (6).

A PAIR OF BLACK JAPANNED ASH LADDER BACK ARMCHAIRSLATE 19TH CENTURYeach gilt decorated with flowers, leaves, one with buildings and a view of Mount Fuji, with a rush seat (2)

A ladder back rocking chair.

A pair of 19thC mahogany side chairs, each with a pierced ladder back and a red upholstered padded seat with striped fabric, on channelled legs with H stretcher.

A Full Gold Sovereign Coin bracelet, Victoria Veiled Head1900, claw set in a yellow metal rope edge mount with bright cut bezel, to centre of a 5mm wide polished link bracelet 18cm with expanding ladder snap fastener marked 9ct, the bracelet of the type fitted to watches, gross weight 15.8g.

Omega - a lady's diamond set cocktail watch, rectangular white Arabic dial 10x8mm, in a white metal case, 17x12mm, the case set with thirty-two 8 cut diamonds, hinged shoulders containing a further six baguette cut diamonds, hinged section joining the 9 carat white gold 2mm gauge snake link bracelet hallmarked London 1955, set with forty-two 8 cut diamonds overall length 17-19cm with adjustable ladder snap fastener, gross weight excluding movement 17.2g, watch is running at present time, although no guarantee is given.

ANTIQUE FARMHOUSE LADDER BACK ROCKING CHAIR, having low swept arms on short turned supports, solid seat, on turned and block supports with H-stretcher and rocking bars, 109cms H, 57cms W, 44cms seat D, 68cms D overallProvenance: private collection Anglesey

A triple section loft ladder and a set of folding steps

An aluminium multi function ladder

A pine farmhouse kitchen table on painted legs plus four ladder back chairs

A circular pine extending kitchen table together with four ladder backed pine chairs and further pair of spindle backed chairs

Three ladder back chairs

A folding metal ladder

Three retro stools; a bentwood ladder back chair and a vintage magazine rack

A ladder back rocking chair

A set of six rush seated ladder back dining chairs

A set of six oak and rush seated ladder back dining chairs

Aluminium Step Ladder

AN ALUMINIUM FOLDING PLATFORM LADDER, with a packet of sealed treadle plates, height collapsed 122cm

A dark stained Ercol refectory style dining table and set of eight ladder back dining chairs, table approx. 178 x 80cm, in sturdy condition

Elm ladder back open armchair with turned legs to stretchers, 58 x 60 x 94cms. Estimate £20-50.

Registration - SV5322Chassis No - 87K5M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 4,000 There are dance enthusiasts the world over who’d give anything to witness the incomparable Fred Astaire perform live once more. Sadly, that’s a wish we cannot grant, but we can offer you the chance to own a very special motorcar that once belonged to him – ie this spectacular-looking 1924 Rolls-Royce 20hp roadster. Finished in yellow that’s complemented by a tan hood and tan leather upholstery, it was exported early on to the USA, where it is thought to have had its its dashing roadster-style coachwork fashioned by Inskip of New York, and where it was for a while the property of one of the most famous dancers of all time. By 1988 it had been repatriated and designated the registration ‘SV 5322’. The accompanying history file shows the roadster was then entrusted to Dennis Pilling & Son of Leigh in Lancashire, who performed a thorough mechanical overhaul on the Rolls-Royce, at a cost of almost £30,000 (a very large sum at the time). The vendor presently classes the six-cylinder engine, dickie-seat roadster bodywork and upholstery as ‘excellent’, and the four-speed central-change gearbox and paintwork as ‘good’. The motorcar comes complete with a large history folder containing an assortment of receipts and invoices, plus photographs and an array of other documents that prove the connection to Fred Astaire. Unveiled in 1922, the 20hp was a second string to the Rolls-Royce bow - a shorter, more economical sibling to the Silver Ghost which broadened the marque’s reach to span both the very rich and seriously wealthy. Instantly distinguished by its horizontal radiator shutters, the newcomer was constructed around a ladder-frame chassis of 129-inch wheelbase. Power came from a 3,127cc straight-six, OHV monobloc engine mated to a three-speed manual gearbox. Suspension was by semi-elliptic leaf springs all-round. Braking was initially on the rear wheels alone, while steering was by worm and nut. Progressively updated to feature a four-speed gearbox and servo-assisted all-wheel braking, the ‘baby’ Rolls remained in production until 1929, by when some 2,885 examples had vacated the company’s Derby factory. Lighter and more responsive than the Silver Ghost, the 20hp was capable of exceeding 60mph. In summary:The most eye-catching of roadster-bodied Rolls-Royce 20sOnce the property of the one and only Fred AstairePresented in fine overall order complete with history file

Registration - PAO 524PChassis No - 1237L65414034M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - TBC Now here’s something to set the pulse racing. It’s a manual gearbox C3 Corvette equipped with the relatively rare L82 engine, which means 5.7-litres (350ci) of torquey V8 performance – sufficient, according to the American magazines of the day, to whisk the mighty Vette to 60mph in as little as 6.8 seconds. It’s true to say that ‘PAO 524P’ couldn’t manage that right now as it’s in need of a new clutch, but the Chevy starts, runs and makes all the right noises, so the potential is self-evident. The car’s striking grey exterior is enhanced by a broad central black and orange stripe, suitably shiny side mufflers and chunky Riken tyres on alloy rims. The purposeful interior features orange-piped black leather seats, a Pioneer stereo system and monogrammed Corvette mats. The clutch aside, the vendor presently classes the eight-cylinder engine, four-speed manual gearbox and electrics as ‘excellent’, and the bodywork, paintwork and upholstery as ‘good’. The lefthand drive Stingray comes without history, so the currently indicated total mileage of 25,808 is unwarranted, though highly credible. The third generation Corvette (C3) came to market in 1968 and was continually developed until the all-new C4 model of 1984. While the engine and chassis components were mostly carried over from the C2, the interior and most striking of bodies were all new. The exterior design was a development of that penned by Larry Shinoda under the guidance of Bill Mitchell for the Mako Shark II concept car. The ladder-type chassis was broadly as created for the C2 by Zora Arkus-Duntov - the most significant element of which was the independent rear suspension that featured lateral struts, radius rods and transverse leaf spring. 1979 was the best ever year for Corvette production, with 53,807 cars manufactured. Only 5,720 examples were fitted with the desirable L82 engine in 1976, which makes the sale car a pretty rare beast, especially on this side of the pond. In summary:An eye-catching example equipped with the desirable L82 engineJust one recorded UK owner since being imported in 2020Currently in need of a replacement clutch

Matched set of eight (7+1) oak ladder back dining chairs, waved ladder back over rush seats, on turned supports joined by turned stretchers

A wooden scratch built model of a Fire Engine with fire escape ladder, requires repair

Light oak dining table and (4) ladder-back chairs. Table 80 x 90 cm extending to 180 cm. Collection only.

A vintage boxed Yone Tinplate Mechanical Fire Engine with self-extending ladder,

A pine fruit picker's ladder and pine stepladders

A set of six pine and rush seated ladder back dining chairs.

A Vintage painted oak folding two rung step ladder H60cm

A set of four early 20th century stained oak ladder back chairs, with rush seats and turned supports H97cm

Double extension aluminium ladder in good condition. Please note that buyers premium is 25% plus VAT (total 30% inc VAT). To satisfy your knowledge of the condition please come down to our viewing days as follows before the auction on day on 29th September. Saturday 16th September: 10am - 2pm, Monday 18th September: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 19th September: 9am-7pm. And the week of 25th September 9am to 5pm.

A pair of Heals & Son oak single beds, with arched ladder backs and turned uprights on block and cabriole legs, 93cm wide, (2)

A large 18th Century French mulberry wood provincial radassier/sofa, the triple ladder back above a rush seat and sweeping angled arms above turned legs united by stretchers, 215cm wide, 66cm deep, 94cm high, the seat 43cm high

A set of four George III oak and elm ladder back chairs, circa 1790, each with a a row of four arched splats above a solid seat raised on square section tapering legs, (4)

Lot to include a monocular scope, cable ladder, shell casing and replica grenade. [W]

A US Air Force aircraft Type TT-1 Medical Kit together with a splint wire ladder

9ct yellow gold dolphin charm; a yellow metal ladder charm indistinctly stamped 750; and an enamelled daisy yellow metal charm (3)

A set of eight Titchmarsh & Goodwin style oak ladder back dining chairs, with reeded seats (6+2)The chairs are not marked, but we believe that they are made by Titchmarsh & Goodwin, they came from the same place as the dresser, which bears a Titchmarsh & Goodwin label

White & Newton - Harris Tweed - A matching set of six retro 20th century teak framed ladder back dining chairs. Each having cream Harris Tweed upholstered seat rests. Raised on cylindrical supports united by stretchers. Each chair measures approx. 96cm x 48cm x 47cm.  

Rossiters of Bath - a contemporary solid oak refectory dining table and matching set of five chairs. The table having a tick planked top raised on X-frame supports with peg joints. The set of five chairs having ladder backrest with green padded set rests. Table measures approx. 76cm x 241cm x 98cm. Chairs measures approx. 106cm x 51cm x 46cm.   

A vintage wooden folding step ladder - height 110cm

An eight rung aluminium step ladder.

An 11 rung extending aluminum ladder.

A three rung step ladder.

A Seven rung wooden step ladder.

A six rung aluminium step ladder.

A quantity of plastic crates with a ladder box.

A three rung step ladder and an aluminium platform.

A metal three rung step ladder and a six rung wooden step ladder.

A five rung aluminum step ladder.

A seven rung wooden step ladder.

An 11 rung aluminium extending ladder.

A two step - step ladder, plus a water hose reel.