A Universal Chronograph Geneve Compur 30 gentleman's wristwatch, circa 1940-41, Spillmann case back inscribed 'RLM-Nav. 5360', serial no. 804935, watch case no. 22409. Supplied to the German Ministry of Aviation, the Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM), to be used by navigators and observers of the Luftwaffe for aerial navigation.
about Lot 996
A very large impressive hallmarked silver lidded trophy with snake handles, presented to the Worshipful Company of Paviors by J.S. Killick CBE, Master 1934/35. London 1935, maker Fowler & Polglaze Ltd. Height 52cm approximately. Weight 4180gm.
about Lot 948
Books. Potter, Beatrix. The Tale of Two Bad Mice. F. Warne & Co. 1904. 1st edition (1st or 2nd printing). Small amount of damp to base of spine. (1)
about Lot 1030
A Lee Enfield SMLE Number 1 MKIII 303 rifle deactivated, number W3802 with a 1907 leather sheathed bayonet, oil tube and pull through and five 303 deactivated bullets with charger. Includes a deactivation certificate and a carry bag. No licence is required to purchase this lot. Certificate of deactivation included.
about Lot 670
Three pieces 19thC or earlier carvings, believed to have been pew ends retrieved from an abbey that perished in a fire. Two measuring 30 x 26.5cms.
about Lot 622
A sapphire and diamond ring mounted in 18 carat gold and platinum. Size N/O. Weight 4.3gm. The cushion shape oval sapphire approx. 3.75carats, 26 cushion shape old cut diamonds approx. 0.40 carats.
about Lot 449
A 19thC pine 38 drawer drug run/chest with gilt and black labels and glass knobs to all drawers. 193 cm w x 112 cm h x 28cm d. Provenance: Bratley Chemist, Pontefract.
about Lot 1178
An 18ct gold hunter chiming pocket watch with subsidiary dials, second, date, month, sun and moon with side set repeater chime. Click to view video (Chiming pocket watch)
about Lot 649
A Limoges 'Elisabeth' Bernardaud Golden Phoenix pattern 8 piece dinner and tea service commemorating Queen Elizabeth II visit to France in 1957 comprising; 1 x soup tureen 22cms h x 30cms d, 2 x tureens 17cms h x 28cms d, 1 x oval platter 38.5cms d, 1 x gravy boat, 8 x dinner plates 26.5cms d, 8 x medium plates 22cms d, 8 x side plates 16cms d, 8 x fruit plates, 8 x soup dishes and saucers, 8 x tea cups and saucers, 8 x coffee cups and saucers, 1 x cake plate and knife, 1 x tea pot 26cms h, 1 x coffee pot 19cms h, 1 x lidded sugar bowl 16cms h and a cream jug. 91 pieces in total.
about Lot 132
Mouseman furniture auction record set by prep school dining table
“Two superb results. Two new records. One unforgettable auction''
Step Back in Time with Vintage Film and Travel Posters
The October Sale brings a striking collection of vintage film and travel posters.
Isle of Wight
A fabulous single owner collection of Isle of Wight glass comes to auction.
Breakfast table serves up a £32,000 result
This early 19th century walnut and ebonised circular breakfast table sold at Hawleys (20% buyer’s premium) is very much in the Grecian revival style.
John Dyer Collection.
A large John Dyer Collection of books and paintings in our 7/8th August auction.