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Lot 116
A FINE WILLIAM AND MARY OYSTER VENEERED OLIVE TULIPWOOD CHEST, comprising two short and three long drawers with brass drop handles, raised on bun feet. 96 x 58cmOyster veneering is one of the most decorative and striking techniques developed by English cabinet-makers in the second half of the 17th Century. The process involves cutting thin slices of saplings transversely across the trunk to create a veneer or ‘oyster-piece’; the name ‘oyster veneering’ is derived from the resemblance of each piece of veneer to an oyster shell. Once cut, the oyster-pieces are laid side by side in the furniture creating a radiating pattern. Although the end result is beautiful, there is no doubt that this technique posed many difficulties for cabinet makers - namely the exceedingly brittle nature of the oyster-pieces, their tendency not to adhere to the bed in which they are being laid on the furniture as well as veneers that had been cut with the direction of the grain.Walnut, laburnum and lignum-vitae were the most frequently used timbers in oyster veneering, however by the mid-17th century olive wood was a highly sought after material and was being imported to Britain in large quantities, thus olive veneers are commonly found on British furniture from c.1660 onward. This ‘oyster’ fashion made the best use of the small scantlings of the olive wood and the higher contrast between light and dark wood maximising the visual impact of the veneer. Table tops and the tops and sides of case furniture were frequently veneered with olive oysters in geometric arrangements as can be seen in the William and Mary chest in this sale.
Lot 553
An Edwardian silver elephant pin cushion (cushion missing) by Cornelius Saunders and Francis Shepherd, Birmingham, 1905. Condition reportThe elephant has been filled with lead for stability. One rear leg is cracked at the join with the body and there are occasional very slight dings. The tail and trunk are undamaged.
Lot 475
A general group of underwear and lace, second half 19th century, including an 1870s camisole and Valenciennes trimmed petticoat; a blonde lace stole and edgings; a quantity of Valenciennes trimmings; a Shetland knitted circular cover, an ivory wool Chantllly style shawl; Irish crochet, filet and others in metal trunk (qty) CONDITION REPORT: generally good condition
Lot 101
A VICTORIAN IRON-BOUND OAK PLATE CHEST with lift-out trays & internal divisions, filled with the following:- a) A canteen of Queen's pattern flatware (with honeysuckle heel) including:- twenty four table spoons, twenty four table forks, twenty four dessert spoons, twenty four dessert forks, twenty four tea spoons, one soup ladle, two basting spoons, four sauce ladles, three pickle forks, two mustard spoons, five salt spoons, one sugar sifter ladle, All crested & all by John James Whiting, London 1856/57. b) A set of six squat circular salts with embossed decoration & gilt interiors, crested, by George Richards & Edward Brown, London 1857 c) A mustard pot with embossed decoration (lacking glass liner), crested, by John Evans, London 1857 d) The following plated items:- A set of four entree dishes & covers, with detachable handles, a graduated pair of salvers, a swing handled cake basket, a trefoil shaped decanter stand (with three bottles) A/F, a large two-handled tray, a pair of three-light candelabra & four matching candlesticks, all crested, e) The following plated flatware & cutlery:- Eighteen pairs of mother of pearl handled fruit/dessert knives & forks, two dessert serving knives, four graduated meat skewers, four knife rests & five pairs of nut cracks. The trunk measuring 34" (86.5 cms) long; 361.5 oz weighable silver
Lot 427
WWII military collection of 186048 Capt. F.A.F Durance (The Lincolnshire Regiment), including medals (comprising of War Medal 1939-1945, Defence Medal, 1939-1945 Star and the Burma Star) various military uniforms (some bearing Lincolnshire Regiment patches and buttons) dress uniform jacket, WWII pith helmet with cover, caps and hats, large tin trunk and suitcase, medic's sleeve/arm brassard, Lincolnshire shoulder patch and other military patches, mosquito net, belts, small hip flask, whistle, photographs, documents, etc. Framed military photographs including '75 G.P. TPT Coy R.I.A.S.C "C" Section September 1942', '366 Indian Supply Section R.I.A.S.C May 1943', An instructors course, senior officers school, various paperwork and ephemera.
Lot 36
An officer’s full dress uniform, with sword, of a Lieutenant, Royal Naval Reserve c 1910, comprising: cocked hat with bullion tassels fore and aft, twisted cord loop with button, in its tin case; tailcoat with white facings, gilt lace to collar (stitching faults) and cuffs with 2 lines of wavy braid; pair gilt epaulettes bearing embroidered fouled anchor within oval “Royal Naval Reserve”, in their velvet lined fitted tin case; pair overalls with gilt lace stripe; full dress waistbelt with double gilt stripes and gilt waistbelt clasp, and similar undress belt without stripes; Victorian Royal Naval officer’s sword, very slightly curved blade 29”, bearing crowned fouled anchor on one side and crowned Royal Arms on the other, in foliate panels, half basket gilt hilt with turn down inner portion which locks to scabbard, and incorporating crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel and backstrap, wire bound fishskin grip, with dress knot, in its brass mounted leather scabbard with 2 rings; all contained in tin trunk with initials JCR on lid. Uniform Very Good Condition, sword Good Condition the hilt retaining approximately 20% gilt, (light pitting to blade, scabbard some wear) Plate 9
Lot 302
A GEORGE III GREEN JAPANNED EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCK, the 12" brass break arch dial with silvered Roman chapter ring, fleur de lys half hour marks, Arabic five minutes, matted centre with subsidiary seconds, engraved date aperture and ring winding holes, with mask and scroll spandrels, the arch with convex disc signed Thomas Milner, London, flanked by dolphin mounts, the hood with plain pillars over a break arch trunk door with gilt chinoiserie decoration, 205cm high
Lot 829
SCULPTURE OF AN OWL IN FLIGHT its wings outstretched, supported by a tree trunk on a shaped base, by Bruce Weir, blacksmith/artist, in 1975, constructed of braising rods. The artist was based in Jedburgh in the Scottish borders, and lately at The Phoenix Forge, Bonnyrigg, Scotland, wingspan 96cm x 82cm high
Lot 574
A collection of furniture comprising a black painted tin trunk, an open oak slim bookcase, a spinning wheel frame, an oak drop-leaf occasional table, a gallows style standard lamp, a further standard lamp, a book table, three occasional tables, a small string top stool, magazine rack, bathroom cabinet, mirror and book table CONDITION REPORTS Spinning wheel - various chips, cracks and losses throughout, white paint splattered marks, wheel does not run freely and hits one of the supports, the whole frame probably needs attention. Various splits, cracks, chips etc throughout. One foot certainly needs attention general signs of wear and tear throughout. Remaining items - various chips, scratches etc - see images
Lot 356
A vintage wood-bound canvas cabin trunk bearing luggage labels, straps and inside compartment , leather handles on the side, painted Chirnstae on the top size 54 x 92 x 47 cm together with a Pendragon black leather vintage suitcase with stickers tartan interior and inside compartment and straps 41 x 62 x 16 cm
Lot 210
An oak longcase clock, the eight day five pillar movement with an inside countwheel striking on a bell, with a silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, signed 'Wm Speakman in Old Street', with an engraved matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, with cast cherub and crown spandrels and herringbone edging to the dial, the hood with a raised top and fluted columns, the later case has been long associated with the dial and is applied with an unusual bone dial indicating the days of the week, the inside of the trunk door with an interesting old label relating to a previous owner Harry Spencer Andrew Foy, 219.4cm high. William Speakman was apprenticed to Peter Closon and was made Master of the Clockmaker's Company in 1701.
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