
Daum pate de verre bowl, Gingko
Price: £750
Shelley Harmony Ware Drip Glaze Watercress Bowl and Stand, 1930s
Price: £35
Shelley Harmony Ware Vase glazed in shades of orange, yellow and grey, 1930s
Price: £55
Shelley Harmony Ware Drip Glaze Vase, 1930s
Price: £45
Shelley Harmony Ware Vase glazed in blue, 1930s
Price: £45
Cylindrical Vase, Herman Kähler, HAK, blue glazed stoneware, 1950s
Price: £250

Small Herend Porcelain Tureen and Cover, Rothschild Bird Pattern, C20th
Estimate: £100 – 150
Pair of Royal Dux Secessionist Style Vases, 1930s
Price: £250

Clarice Cliff Celtic Harvest Centrepiece Bowl, marked, 1930s
Price: £35

Italian decorative duck marble and alabaster
Price: £30
Victorian Chinoiserie chatelaine note pad
Price: £125
Chinese Embroidered Silk Table Screen 1960s
Price: £30
Chinese carved hardwood frame, 1920s
Price: £55
Pair of Japanese Imari Plates, Meiji Period circa 1880
Price: £150
Mods at Clacton 1964, Photograph by Terry Disney for the Daily Express
Price: £45It was, though, a newsworthy confrontation and press photographers were sent in to record events. The most notable of these was Terry Disney who worked for the Daily Express newspaper. Disney was a distinguished and prolific photographer from the 1960s onwards and many of his striking images survive, not least those capturing the major personalities of the entertainment world at the time, including the Beatles themselves. His images of the ‘mods’ (he seemed less interested in the ‘rockers’) capture the atmosphere of the scenes vividly and this photograph is an excellent example of his work on that Easter weekend (for another see image 5). Often only obtainable under licence, this print is an ideal opportunity for a collector to acquire a near iconic image. It is offered with a very basic frame which might well be replaced with something which would enhance the photograph more sympathetically.

Pair of bisque relief plaques by artist Bertel Thorvaldsen. Royal Copenhagen 1969 - 74
Price: £40Bertel Thorvaldsen (born Nov. 19, 1770, or Nov. 13, 1768, Copenhagen, Den.—died March 24, 1844, Copenhagen), sculptor, prominent in the Neoclassical period, who was the first internationally acclaimed Danish artist. Prominent in Roman intellectual and artistic circles, he influenced many emerging artists from Europe and the United States. Most of Thorvaldsen’s most characteristic sculptures are reinterpretations of the figures or themes of classical antiquity. The Alexander frieze of 1812 in the Palazzo del Quirinale, Rome, modeled in only three months in anticipation of a visit by Napoleon, is an example of the feverish energy with which he could at times work. Religious sculptures include the colossal series of statues of Christ and the Twelve Apostles (1821–27) in the Vor Frue Kirke in Copenhagen. He also made numerous portrait busts of distinguished contemporaries.

Pair of Art Deco chrome wall sconces
Price: £50
Art Nouveau Bronze Plaque c.1900
Price: £75
Set of 5 matching 18ct gold sewing tools in fitted case, August Boileau, French c.1850
Estimate: £100 – 200
A pair of Mughal style carved wood miniature screen picture frames, C20th
Price: £55
Art Deco mother of pearl card case
Price: £50
A Large Islamic Pewter Ewer, C20th
Price: £45
Pair of Art Deco style Wall Pocket Vases, Poole Pottery, mid C20th
Price: £55
Bisque Scottish boy character doll c. 1900
Price: £60
Victorian marquetry miniature table top games table
Price: £75
Pair of alabaster bookends, 20th century
Price: £85
Victorian ships inkwell with original fitted ink pots c1900
Price: £75
Beautiful trinket box in the shape of a bound book, onyx and brass, Austria 1950s
Price: £55
Massive Victorian Carnelian Cameo Shell
Price: £55
Victorian leather bound photo album made by Mechi and Bazin c.1870
Price: £110
Victorian book chain with locket c1900
Price: £350
Victorian Bronze Chamber Candlestick in the form of a Griffin, late C19th
Price: £40
Two Sets of Serving Cutlery made by Haddad Jezzin Cutlery, Beirut, Lebanon 1960s
Price: £45
Two Albums of Travel Photographs ‘Album Artistique Paris’ and ‘Roma 132 Tavole’ 1930s
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Swedish Kosta Glass Vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand circa 1960
Price: £95
Pair of Dorset Fossil limestone goblets in presentation box
Price: £35
Art Deco onyx Chess Set with board and fitted box, 1930s
Price: £110
A silver filigree decorative Spoon with an openwork shell shape bowl, probably Scottish circa 1900
Price: £65
Lustreware Vanity Box, Lady in Crinoline, probably continental early/mid C20th
Price: £35
A gilt metal and onyx figure of a Cherub holding a Globe 1960s
Price: £45
Large brass portrait bust of Ramses II
Price: £25
Spanish red tooled leather Gentlemans trinket dish with coat of arms
Price: £20
Three 1970s photo cubes
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Kenton Clock Radio Hong Kong 1970s
Price: £35
Victorian Brass Paperweight in the form of a Fireplace, English circa 1900
Price: £20The design of the fireplace suggests manufacture in England in the Victorian period and the weight and quality of the brass used conforms with this. The composition is appealing, so much so that modern reproductions exist which can be clearly distinguished from the original by the brass work used and a hollowed out construction at the back where our example is solid (see image 2).
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Noritake Vase in the Form of a Pomegranate, marked, Japanese, early 20th Century
Price: £25The Noritake compnay was set up by the Morimura family at Noritake near Nagoya in the early twentieth century. Called at first 'Nippon Toki Kaisha Ltd' on its founding in 1904, the business soon changed its name to 'Noritake' and began the manufacture of porcelains for the domestic and export markets. The mark seen here is interesting. It comprises a 'Komaru' symbol, crowned with "Noritake" and with the mark 'Made In Japan'. The centre symbol said to be taken from the Japanese character "Komaru", meaning "overcoming difficulties". According to the Noritake company tradition this mark was designed when contact with the different culture of the west early in the 20th century caused problems of adaptation. It is also known as the 'tree crest mark' which is the clan crest of the Morimura family. This mark is said to have been registered in London for the UK market by 1908. The curled up ends of the Komaru symbol seen here distinguish this mark from later versions and allow a dating of this piece to the early twentieth century.
Noritake porcelain became synonymous with finely potted tea and breakfast services made in great quantities for export. This vase is a rather more unusual production and shows the factory capable of producing high quality pieces.

Framed Chinese Embroidery Silk Textile, signed, second half C20th
Price: £25
French Regency style Bevelled Amber Glass & Filigree Ormolu Casket, mid twentieth century
Price: £55Various pieces in this style where amber glass panels are combined with elaborate gilt metal work can be found. Most were intended as dressing table ornaments, as here. Sometimes termed 'Hollywood' these items were designed to add a touch of luxury to the bedroom. They are usually regarded as French and thought to have been made between the 1920s and 1940s. This is a particularly nice example with no damage either to the glass or the metalwork.

Daum Crystal Glass Swallowtail Bowl, signed Daum-France circa 1960
Price: £150Vases in this form were produced by the well known French maker Daum in the 1950s and the 1960s. The sizes and designs can vary with some examples measuring up to two feet and intended as table ornaments. This piece is rather smaller and perhaps more elegant. The crystal glass is of extremely high quality and reflects the light in a very attractive way. The weight is good and the glass itself is thickly blown and expertly formed, The flat base shows signs of bevelled edging at the exterior and one of the sides bears the typical etched Daum mark with 'Daum' and 'France' separated by a device comprising an upright line with two crosses.
The more petite size and the quality of the manufacture and design make this a most appealing example of Daum's work at its best. Dating can be assumed to be around 1960 if not slightly before. A desirable piece indeed for collectors of twentieth century art glass.

Fairing Figurine - The last in bed to put out the light, German, early Twentieth Century
Price: £25The various figures were made in white glazed porcelain with coloured decoration. The compositions were sculptural and often accompanied by an inscription, as here. Many models are known. Two typical examples are 'Returning from the Ball' and 'Twelve Months after Marriage' but the most common example is represented here 'The last in bed to put out the light'. A couple are seen climbing into a covered bed at the foot of which stands a candle in a holder. These candles are usually broken off, most likely because of simple damage over the years but it has been suggested that this was done deliberately for good luck.
Some of the fairing figurines are marked, as here. In comparison with the previous Lot 4, this example has a glazed circular mark which reads 'Made in Germany'. These marks appear on the later productions of the Conta factory and indicate a dating here to shortly before the First World War. This is consistent with the rather 'brassy' looking gilding used which is typical of ceramic production generally post 1900.
It is interesting to compare Lots 4 and 5 and to see how consistent the manufacture was throughout the period. Only the glazed base with its circular mark and the type of gilt decoration separate this example from its earlier companion.
Fairings have been collectors' items for many years now and still hold a naif charm which makes them appealing display items, with a history of their own.

Fairing Figurine - The last in bed to put out the light, German, late Nineteenth Century
Price: £25The various figures were made in white glazed porcelain with coloured decoration. The compositions were sculptural and often accompanied by an inscription, as here. Many models are known. Two typical examples are 'Returning from the Ball' and 'Twelve Months after Marriage' but the most common example is represented here 'The last in bed to put out the light'. A couple are seen climbing into a covered bed at the foot of which stands a candle in a holder. These candles are usually broken off, most likely because of simple damage over the years but it has been suggested that this was done deliberately for good luck.
Some of the fairing figurines are marked, as here. The impressed number '2851' comes from the first series of figures produced by the Conta factory with numbers ranging from 2850 to 2899. The earlier examples do not have the shield mark found on most of the pieces which indicates an earlier dating here, more towards the middle of the nineteenth century.
Fairings have been collectors' items for many years now and still hold a naif charm which makes them appealing display items, with a history of their own.

Framed Stumpwork Panel depicting a Bowl of Flowers, English, 1930s
Price: £45
Biomorphic Form Purple glass Bowl, European possibly Czech Chribska, 1970s
Price: £40
Brass and Enamel Campaign Serving Set, Made in British India mark, 1920s
Price: £45
Framed Chinese Embroidery Silk Textile, signed, second half C20th
Price: £25
Victorian Silver Buckle set with Paste Stones, German circa 1900
Price: £85The sparkling stones and high quality mounting (there is a considerable weight of silver in this piece) would have made this buckle a notable addition to the Victorian ladies' wardrobe and it could equally well catch the eye today.

Ring Tail Lizard Skin Minaudiere with a strap handle marked JD, 1930s
Price: £95This example opens out on one side (the clasp is rather stiff) to reveal a mirror and two lidded powder compacts (complete with the guaze liners) and a holder for a comb (now missing) and on the other where there is a cigarette holder and a compartment presumably for matches. On the lid of this is a pouch doubtless intended as a purse. At the end is a pull out lipstick holder with a small strap and the piece hangs from a strap handle marked with the initials JD.
The piece is in remarkable condition for its age and recalls an era of elegance which a contemporary user might emulate on some special occasion.

A Set of Six Blue and White Willow Pattern Coasters English Ironstone 1980s
Price: £25These coasters formed part of their range. The decoration employs the transfer pattern technique developed in England in the mid eighteenth century and a staple of nineteenth century productions. Printed designs were 'transferred' to the ceramic surface allowing the production of extensive services in a matching pattern. The Chinese derived 'Willow Pattern' design seems to have been first used around 1790 and was probably designed by Thomas Minton for Spode. All the versions contain similar elements besides the pagodas and landscape scenes most notably the three figures on a bridge and a pair of flying swallows. In order to promote sales, various stories were invented based on elements of the design. These coasters are an amusing recollection of times past and highly practical in addition.

A set of three Brass Lizards, Peerage Brass, England 1930s
Price: £55
An Arts and Crafts small Brass Tray, English early twentieth century
Price: £40
An Arts and Crafts small Brass serving Tray, English early twentieth century
Price: £40
Ceramic Model of a Fish, Jema Holland, signed, 1950s/1960s
Price: £30The Jema factory in Holland was started by two brothers, Jelis Mager ( born 1912 in Rotterdam, Netherlands) and his brother Johan Willem Mager (born 1919 also in Rotterdam) both living in Maastricht who took over an existing ceramics factory, founded originally by J.Meussen, in 1942 and traded together in a partnership which was dissolved in 1955 when the firm JEMA KERAMISCH ATELIER N.V. (jema ceramic studio; the first JE standing for Jelis and MA standing for Mager) was created under a new agreement between them. Ceramic products of many types were produced with figurines a speciality and the business continued until 1984 when it became insolvent and closed its doors.
Most of the pieces seem to have been marked, usually with an impressed script as here indicating the factory itself and the model number of the piece. For modest decorative items the quality of the manufacture is of a high standard as can be seen in both the modelling and the glazing of this piece. Their animal figurines were immediately approachable and provided modest but amusing items of decoration.

English Silver pin cushion in the form of a boot, London 1991
Price: £75
Four Art Deco style small Glass Vases with silver decoration, possibly Murano 1930s
Price: £55
Art Deco Davidson purple cloud glass bowl, stand and frog, 1930s
Price: £75This model can be seen in the firm's catalogue for 1931 where the bowl and stand are combined with a separate pierced flower holder in the same style. No doubt the size of the ‘frog’ was up to the purchaser who could choose from a range of dimensions which probably explains the slightly different proportions here to the catalogue image which otherwise illustrates our example extremely well, even down to the milled edging to the rim of the bowl. With its archetypal shape and colouring this piece would be an excellent addition to any Art Deco collection as well as providing a striking and decorative item for a contemporary interior.

A Pair of African Carved Wood Figure Head Plaques, C20th
Price: £45
Very fine German silver scent bottle, c1900
Price: £225
Art Deco Shagreen Picture Frame, 1930s
Price: £110Shagreen is a natural hide, typically from shark, stingray or dogfish, worked through special processes to produce a granular surface effect. Known in China and Japan from the earliest times and popular in Europe in the eighteenth century Shagreen enjoyed its greatest popularity in the Art Deco period where it was used as a covering for writing desks and well-dressed cabinetry and smaller items such as the picture frame we have here. The clean lines of this piece and the palette of colours employed fit exactly with the ethos of the Art Deco period and a dating to the 1930s is extremely likely. A luxury item at the time it could be used now to provide enhanced presentation of a favourite image adding to it a hint of true elegance.

Continental Figure of a Cellist, Conta and Bohme, Germany late C19th
Price: £55
Framed Ceramic Plaque depicting St John’s Church, Old Coulsdon, late C20th
Price: £25
Two Decorative Vintage Fans, 1950s
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Ceramic and Bronze figure of a Blue Tit, Albany Worcester, late C20th
Price: £35
Vintage Brass Pocket Case with a lid, probably a Vesta case for Matches, circa 1900
Price: £55
Vintage Brass Vesta Case in the form of a Violin, circa 1900
Price: £55
Kitsch Style Conch Shell with painted landscape decoration, C20th
Price: £45
Chinese style Vase and Cover decorated with ladies and courtiers in a garden scene, C20th
Price: £55
Transfer decorated small footed bowl, probably French C19th
Estimate: £30 – 40
Framed Picture of Two Elephants signed Mary Beth Zeitz and dated 2003
Price: £25
Pair of Gilt Metal and Onyx Scales, probably French, C20th
Price: £55
Fine Quality engraved French Glass Dish with naturalistic Ormolu Mounts, early C20th
Price: £25
A pair of Art Deco style Onyx Bookends, C20th
Price: £35
Obsidian Mayan Statuette inlaid with semi precious stones, C20th
Price: £35
Vintage Ceramic Table Brush marked Germany, 1930s
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Pink Glass Centrepiece Set, Arabella, Walter and Sohne, 1930s
Price: £55The influence of Art Deco style of this piece is clear and it does indeed date to the 1930s. The model, termed ‘Arabella’ can apparently be seen in the 1934 catalogue of the German glass manufacturers Walther and Sohne, founded by August Walther in 1888 at Ottendorf-Akrilla near Dresden. In the 1930s the firm was famous for its Art Deco designs and also produced a version of ‘cloud glass’ which at one time was held to be exclusive to the English manufacturer Davidson. But some of the English glass makers also drew on their German rival’s work such that Walther and Sohne patented some of their designs in the UK in 1937, presumably to protect their work. This centrepiece set is a classic example of Walther and Sohne’s pre war productions and a distinctive example of Art Deco glassware.

Compagnie des Indes style reticulated edge Armorial Plate, Chinese C20th
Price: £45
Metropolitan Museum of Art Egyptian Hieroglyphic wall plaque c2000
Price: £20
Blackpool souvenir teapot c1920
Price: £35
Pair of Chelsea style Figures of a Country Couple, probably Samson late C19th
Price: £55
Edwardian large text magnifying glass with horn handle c1910
Price: £25
Mint Coronet Rapid camera with case 1950s
Price: £45
An unusual pair of Art Deco style Japonaiserie ceramic vases, probably French 1920s/1930s
Price: £55
French Souvenir Verre Eglomise Box and Cover, Sacre Coeur de Montmatre, circa 1900
Price: £55
Indian wooden toy model of a Horse with metal fitments, early C20th
Price: £25
Pair of Beige Opaline Glass Vases, enamelled decoration, probably French late C19th
Price: £75
Fine quality pair of Brass Cobra Candlesticks, Indian first half C20th
Price: £95
Fairing Figurine – A Mouse A Mouse, German, late C19th
Price: £25
Pair of Ceramic Wall Hanging Plaques, Butterflies, probably continental 1960s
Price: £40
Framed poster for Victor Bicycles, Overman Wheel Company, C20th
Price: £55Will H. Bradley (1868-1962) was an American artist and illustrator whose work enjoyed enormous popularity in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, indeed he became America’s highest paid artist. Some of his most elaborate and original poster and advertisement designs were produced in the last years of the nineteenth century and he was an apt choice for Albert Overman’s then thriving business. His style was quintessentially Art Nouveau and is often compared to that of the English artist, Aubrey Beardsley, indeed he was sometimes dubbed as the ‘American Beardsley'. This poster design for Overman has been much copied and reproduced over the years with original examples residing in museum collections. The dating of this particular printing is not wholly certain; the reproduction is certainly way superior to that of more modern versions and the accompanying frame also indicates some age, perhaps to the 1960s or through to the 1980s. We have, then, both an elegant decorative item and an excellent addition to a collection important poster art.