A pair of antique silver Arab Ottoman Persian Middle East shoes Harem Princess. Circa 1850-1900. 19cms l.
about Lot 606
A fine quality portrait of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842) from 1788 to 1818 Le Brun painted 37 self portraits, 17 were originals and 20 were copies. 80 x 44cms. This pose was used on numerous occasions. First done for the Accademia St. Luca in Rome, it has been with the same East Yorkshire family for many decades.
about Lot 1350
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
Bob Dylan (American 1941-) Train Tracks (red), from The Drawn Blank Series 2014. A giclée print on 350gsm Hahnemühle Museum Etching paper ,signed and numbered 256/295 in pencil. Printed by GTZ Fine Art Editions, New York, published by Washington Green Fine Art in association with Black Buffalo Artworks. Image size 76.5 x 58cm, paper size 91.5 x 71cm. With certificate of authenticity from Washington Green Fine Art. In contemporary silver toned frame.
about Lot 1300
A WWII German helmet with eagle to side and leather liner. Metal interior stamped 4859 and SE64.
about Lot 902
WILLIAM CLARKE WONTNER (1857-1930) A fine portrait of a lady. Signed dated "W. Wontner/ 1907" lower right. 110 x 83cms.
about Lot 722
Cowper, J. E. MBE Chief Engineer for the Empire Crusader 8 August 1940, Lloyd's Bravery at Sea medal and MBE medal with documentations. Empire Crusader; 1.042 tons; 224x33 ft; Built in 1925 as the LEANDER, for the Neptune Line, Bremen. On the 9th November 1939, she was captured by HMS IRIS off Vigo, Spain. In 1940 she was renamed EMPIRE CRUSADER and requisitioned as MOWT and managed by Constantine SS Co. On the 8th August 1940, she was bombed and sunk off Isle of Wight. Her Chief Engineer, Joseph Cowper, was awarded an MBE, and Acting Able Seaman William Robson was commended, for their part in rescuing the ship's Second Mate.
about Lot 1009
Eastern/oriental white metal comprising mirror set with carved jade and gemstones 12cm x 11cm and a lidded circular box with engraved decoration to top.
about Lot 1152
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
Father and Sons medals to include medals For Long Service and Good Conduct, E.J. PARKER PTE. NO 7614 CHAT R.M.L.I. George V 1914-1918. CH. 7614. -S- PTE. E.J. PARKER. R.M.L.I. and a group of WW II medals to include an Order of Orange Nassau Silver Medal for CH. 23313. E.W. PARKER. SGT. R.M. with photographs, documents etc, he later became a SGT. Major.
about Lot 1207
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.