13th Nov, 2024 9:30

COUNTRY HOUSE SALE

 
Lot 117
 

117

A VICTORIAN BIRDS EYE MAPLE AND TUNBRIDGE WARE STATIONERY BOX

with a fine mosaic view of Eridge Castle, probably by Alfred Talbot, of rectangular form, the sides with a broad band of leaf scroll mosaic and a narrow band of geometric mosaic, the front with a button form mother-of-pearl escutcheon, the curved lid with an inset mosaic view of Eridge Castle within a chequered border and outer border of geometric mosaic, the compartmentalised interior lined in marbled paper. 16cm wide

Ex collection of Dr. Brian Austen

Sold for £130


 

with a fine mosaic view of Eridge Castle, probably by Alfred Talbot, of rectangular form, the sides with a broad band of leaf scroll mosaic and a narrow band of geometric mosaic, the front with a button form mother-of-pearl escutcheon, the curved lid with an inset mosaic view of Eridge Castle within a chequered border and outer border of geometric mosaic, the compartmentalised interior lined in marbled paper. 16cm wide

Auction: COUNTRY HOUSE SALE, 13th Nov, 2024

Our Two-Day Autumn Country House Sale showcases exceptional private collections of treen, watches, silver, and pictures, including a remarkable 300-lot single-owner collection of treen and related items. Highlights include a fine William IV silver-gilt spirit kettle, stand, and lamp by Paul Storr, London, 1832, estimated at £5,000-7,000, and a pair of early 20th-century diamond and enamel jockey brooches, estimated at £4,000-6,000. Additional highlights include a pair of Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson oak bookcases, c.1980, estimated at £3,000-5,000; an 18th-century or earlier gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, estimated at £2,000-3,000; and a gentleman’s steel Omega Speedmaster bracelet watch, estimated at £2,500-3,500.

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Monday 11th November 10am-4pm

Tuesday 12th November 10am-4pm

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