SALE RESULTS

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.

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.

Our forthcoming Fine Art & Antiques auction offers an exceptional and wide-ranging selection of over 800 lots, showcasing quality, rarity, and provenance across multiple collecting disciplines.

Highlights include a notable group of René Lalique glass, a private collection of Chinese armorial porcelain from the Cooke Collection, and an impressive offering of Japanese Meiji silverwork — led by a monumental bowl by Ametani Yumin (est. £10,000–15,000) and a superb mixed metal fan-shaped box.

The sale also features important pieces by William Moorcroft, and Royal Lancastrian; a rare pair of Wedgwood Renaissance Revival candlesticks; and a strong section of Continental silver, including a fine pair of 18th Century Augsburg candelabra (est. £15,000–25,000). Collectors of decorative arts will find superb examples of Art Nouveau metalwork, cloisonné, and Viennese centrepieces.

Contact our team for more information, condition reports, and bidding details.

Including property from the estate of Sir Joseph and Lady Barnard, as well as items from a deceased estate in Queen’s Gate Gardens, South Kensington.

To include over 100 lots of Decorative Arts from a South London property.

The sales draw buyers worldwide, with lots sourced from named estates and private collections. The sales include British and European Ceramics and Glass, Asian Art, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Clocks and Barometers, Rugs and Carpets, Works of Art and Furniture.

Our Easter Fine Sale boasts a diverse array of items from notable estates and private collections.

The Coin section features thirty Krugerrands recently removed from a local property, each estimated between £1,500 and £2,500.

Our new Signed & Designed category showcases works by Archibald Knox, René Lalique, Stuart Devlin, Loetz, and Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson.

The Silver section is particularly strong and includes a significant Edwardian monteith by C.S. Harris, London 1904, inscribed for the Ascot Cup Aylesbury Steeple Chases 1908, with an estimate of £15,000 to £25,000. Continuing the equine theme is a large William IV silver salver by Henry Wilkinson, Sheffield 1833, embossed with panels depicting the life of a horse, estimated at £3,000-£4,000.

The highlight of the Objects of Virtue section is a fabulous micromosaic and pique work tortoiseshell circular box, the cover of which is decorated with the Doves of Pliny.

Our highly anticipated Spring two-day auction, on March 26th and 27th, presents a diverse and exceptional array of antiques. Day one features a remarkable single-owner collection of Royal Worcester porcelain, alongside an extensive and impressive 19th Century Meissen dinner service, estimated at £5,000-£7,000. Day two focuses on silver, jewellery, and watches. Highlights include a Paul Storr silver canteen of hourglass pattern flatware, estimated at £4,000-£6,000, and a gentleman’s collection of silver. In the jewellery section, a sapphire and old-cut diamond bangle, estimated at £2,000-£3,000, is a standout piece.

Our February Two-Day Country House Sale offers a diverse array of nearly 1200 lots, showcasing pieces with exceptional provenance, including items from the Galtres family and other distinguished deceased estates. Silver treasures include a magnificent Omar Ramsden centrepiece (commissioned by Lord Hyndley, London 1934) and a George IV silver-gilt wine cooler by John Bridge (London 1825). A private collection of Art Deco bronzes features a striking cold-painted bronze dancer by Josef Lorenzl. The Galtres family collection comprises over 100 lots, highlighted by a rare William and Mary burr elm chest of drawers and cricket table. A truly remarkable piece is a leather suitcase gifted by Howard Carter to his friend John ‘Tim’ Healey.

We are delighted to announce our first auction of 2025, taking place on 22 and 23 January. This exceptional sale features a remarkable single-owner collection of Asian art and an exquisite silver collection by the renowned Omar Ramsden. Additional highlights include a Charles II silver toilet box by Robert Cooper, London 1676 (estimate £7,000–9,000), a fine French gold-mounted and enamelled lacquer case in a Cartier case (estimate £6,000–8,000), Giuseppe Gambogi’s stunning white marble carving of a reclining female nude (estimate £2,000–3,000), René Lalique's elegant 'Suzanne' statuette (estimate £3,000–4,000), and a gents steel Rolex Air King bracelet watch (estimate £2,000–3,000).