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Our forthcoming Fine Art & Antiques sale presents an exceptional and varied selection spanning decorative arts, silver, jewellery, fine art, and collectors’ items.

Highlights include an outstanding group of Arts and Crafts metalwork designed by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co., alongside rare sentimental Georgian “lover’s eye” jewellery, Victorian jet mourning pieces, and a strong offering of diamond, emerald, sapphire and other gem-set rings.

Silver enthusiasts will find an array of rarities, from a York-made pair of George IV wine coasters and Victorian novelty table lighters to fine colonial and Persian pieces, including an important early 20th Century Indian silver casket. The decorative arts section features Lalique glass, Emile Gallé cameo glass, South Staffordshire enamels, micromosaics, and novelty snuff boxes.

Paintings and works on paper range from Old Masters and 19th Century continental scenes to modern British art, with names including Myles Birket Foster, William Tatton Winter, and contemporary works by Jaume Plensa. Sculptures and objets d’art are equally enticing, from Black Forest carvings to bronzes after Barye and Koons.

Collectors will also enjoy a diverse mix of curiosities — from a Korean diving helmet and oversized Victorian coachman’s knife to ormolu-mounted marble torchères and period mirrors — making this a sale with something for every taste and interest.

This eclectic single-day sale offers 176 lots spanning fine silver, decorative arts, militaria, cameras, jewellery, and collectables from the Georgian period to the present day.

Highlights include an extensive selection of Georgian and later silver, from Hester Bateman sugar tongs to novelty pieces such as an Elizabeth II silver fox bottle opener, alongside elegant dressing table boxes and enamelled accessories. Decorative arts feature Chinese cloisonné and jade, Italian silver roses, and a diverse range of ceramics including Fielding’s Royal Devon, Bourne Denby, New Hall, and Copenhagen figures.

Photography enthusiasts will find an impressive array of vintage and modern cameras, with marques including Canon, Nikon, Panasonic Lumix, Rolleiflex, Mamiya, and Zenza Bronica, complemented by high-quality lenses and accessories.

The militaria section presents both First and Second World War medals, death plaques, cap badges, sweetheart brooches, and notable items such as an Oxfordshire Police truncheon and a First World War Verner’s Pattern compass. Collectors of vintage writing instruments can bid on Montblanc fountain pens, rollerballs, and ballpoints in excellent condition.

Additional treasures include a brass-caged singing bird automaton, Franklin Mint bronzes, a Friedrich Simon porcelain fish service, and Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes silver and enamel jewels. With estimates ranging from entry-level to £300, this auction offers opportunities for both seasoned collectors and those seeking distinctive decorative pieces.

John Nicholson has long been regarded as one of the North East’s most respected provincial art dealers, and this carefully curated collection is a fitting tribute to his distinguished career.

With over 100 lots on offer, the sale features a wide array of 19th- and early 20th-century British paintings, many of which celebrate the rich artistic heritage of our region. At the heart of the auction is a strong emphasis on North East landscapes and coastal scenes. Around 40 of the works capture views from Northumberland, County Durham and the Yorkshire coast, sitting alongside evocative pieces from the Lake District and Scottish Highlands.