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The Decorative House at Christmas: Antiques & Interiors Auction
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The Decorative House at Christmas: Antiques & Interiors Auction

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The Decorative House at Christmas:  Antiques  & Interiors auction

Auction dates
12 Dec 2020 11:00 GMT
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07 Dec 2020 10:00 - 17:00 GMT
08 Dec 2020 10:00 - 17:00 GMT
09 Dec 2020 10:00 - 17:00 GMT
10 Dec 2020 10:00 - 17:00 GMT
11 Dec 2020 10:00 - 17:00 GMT
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An Aboriginal spurred boomerang, Australia, with planished finish (repaired). 74cm
Lot 61
An Aboriginal spurred boomerang, Australia, with planished finish (repaired). 74cm
60 - 80 GBP
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Zimbabwe, a Nyami-Nyami carved wooden walking stick, decorated with fish, figures etc. 99cm
Lot 62
Zimbabwe, a Nyami-Nyami carved wooden walking stick, decorated with fish, figures etc. 99cm
40 - 60 GBP
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An element of a German coin balance, first half of the 18th century, comprising the walnut cover
Lot 63
An element of a German coin balance, first half of the 18th century, comprising the walnut cover
80 - 120 GBP
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Two hand painted miniature regimental side drums, c. 1930: The Coldstream Guards and The Grenadier
Lot 64
Two hand painted miniature regimental side drums, c. 1930: The Coldstream Guards and The Grenadier
100 - 150 GBP
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Two hand painted miniature regimental side drums, c. 1930: The Irish Guards and The Welsh Guards,
Lot 65
Two hand painted miniature regimental side drums, c. 1930: The Irish Guards and The Welsh Guards,
100 - 150 GBP
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Two hand painted miniature regimental side drums, c. 1930: The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders and
Lot 66
Two hand painted miniature regimental side drums, c. 1930: The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders and
100 - 150 GBP
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A hand painted miniature regimental drum, c. 1930: TheScots Guards, in brass with hand painted crest
Lot 67
A hand painted miniature regimental drum, c. 1930: TheScots Guards, in brass with hand painted crest
80 - 120 GBP
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First World War interest: British Roll of Honour, "The Empire's Heroes", published for private
Lot 68
First World War interest: British Roll of Honour, "The Empire's Heroes", published for private
70 - 90 GBP
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Taxidermy: a group comprising a fox, monitor lizard and a wall-hanging duck mounted on a
Lot 69
Taxidermy: a group comprising a fox, monitor lizard and a wall-hanging duck mounted on a
80 - 120 GBP
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A group of four animal hides comprising: coyote, sheepskin, antelope etc. (4) Lengths coyote
Lot 70
A group of four animal hides comprising: coyote, sheepskin, antelope etc. (4) Lengths coyote
80 - 120 GBP
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Taxidermy: a European red deer (Cervus Elaphus) adult stag antlers, on an upper skull. Height 80cm
Lot 71
Taxidermy: a European red deer (Cervus Elaphus) adult stag antlers, on an upper skull. Height 80cm
60 - 80 GBP
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A group of deer and other skulls and antlers, various sizes and dates, some mounted on wooden
Lot 72
A group of deer and other skulls and antlers, various sizes and dates, some mounted on wooden
50 - 70 GBP
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Taxidermy: Gaur or Indian Bison (Bos Gaurus) early 20th century, an adult bull, shoulder mount
Lot 73
Taxidermy: Gaur or Indian Bison (Bos Gaurus) early 20th century, an adult bull, shoulder mount
250 - 350 GBP
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A 19thc machine made paisley shawl, the centre with boteh design enclosed within a stylised
Lot 74
A 19thc machine made paisley shawl, the centre with boteh design enclosed within a stylised
100 - 200 GBP
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A 19th century needlework sampler, Jessy Maxton 1815, worked in polychrome threads with bands of
Lot 75
A 19th century needlework sampler, Jessy Maxton 1815, worked in polychrome threads with bands of
50 - 70 GBP
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A mid-18th century needlework sampler, Janet (?) Roxburgh 1748, worked in red and green threads with
Lot 76
A mid-18th century needlework sampler, Janet (?) Roxburgh 1748, worked in red and green threads with
150 - 250 GBP
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An 18th century needlework sampler, worked in coloured threads with a gentleman and two ladies in
Lot 77
An 18th century needlework sampler, worked in coloured threads with a gentleman and two ladies in
100 - 150 GBP
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An early 19th century needlework sampler, by Cecilia Thomson, dated 1810, worked in polychrome
Lot 78
An early 19th century needlework sampler, by Cecilia Thomson, dated 1810, worked in polychrome
80 - 120 GBP
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An early 19th century needlework sampler, worked in polychrome threads with alphabet, urns of
Lot 79
An early 19th century needlework sampler, worked in polychrome threads with alphabet, urns of
250 - 350 GBP
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Three cotton lawn Christening robes, c. 1900, two with sleeves and broderie anglaise decoration (3).
Lot 80
Three cotton lawn Christening robes, c. 1900, two with sleeves and broderie anglaise decoration (3).
80 - 100 GBP
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A pair of textile panels, probably French, c. 1800, each en grisaille with a mother and children
Lot 81
A pair of textile panels, probably French, c. 1800, each en grisaille with a mother and children
80 - 120 GBP
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An 18th century needlework sampler, Betsy Weatherley 1798, worked in polychrome threads with
Lot 82
An 18th century needlework sampler, Betsy Weatherley 1798, worked in polychrome threads with
120 - 180 GBP
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Fleming, Ian, (James Bond novels): On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Jonathan Cape London, 1963 First
Lot 83
Fleming, Ian, (James Bond novels): On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Jonathan Cape London, 1963 First
150 - 250 GBP
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Fleming, Ian, (James Bond novels): The Man With The Golden Gun, Jonathan Cape London, 1965 First
Lot 84
Fleming, Ian, (James Bond novels): The Man With The Golden Gun, Jonathan Cape London, 1965 First
150 - 250 GBP
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Fleming, Ian, (James Bond): Diamonds Are Forever, Jonathan Cape London, 1956, First Edition, 8vo,
Lot 85
Fleming, Ian, (James Bond): Diamonds Are Forever, Jonathan Cape London, 1956, First Edition, 8vo,
500 - 700 GBP
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Fleming, Ian, (James Bond): For Your Eyes Only, Jonathan Cape London, 1960, First Edition, 8vo,
Lot 86
Fleming, Ian, (James Bond): For Your Eyes Only, Jonathan Cape London, 1960, First Edition, 8vo,
100 - 200 GBP
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Cervantes: Gustave Dore (illus.), The History of Don Quixote, pub. Cassell, Petter & Galpin, c.
Lot 87
Cervantes: Gustave Dore (illus.), The History of Don Quixote, pub. Cassell, Petter & Galpin, c.
80 - 120 GBP
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After Cy Twombly (American 1928-2011), Spoleto Festival 1980, a coloured lithograph poster,
Lot 88
After Cy Twombly (American 1928-2011), Spoleto Festival 1980, a coloured lithograph poster,
200 - 300 GBP
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Tim Cockburn (British, b. 1955), The Gay Gordon, monoprint, signed and titled in pencil, framed.
Lot 89
Tim Cockburn (British, b. 1955), The Gay Gordon, monoprint, signed and titled in pencil, framed.
80 - 120 GBP
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George Soper R.E. (British, 1870-1942), Summer, etching, signed in pencil lower right, Davidson
Lot 90
George Soper R.E. (British, 1870-1942), Summer, etching, signed in pencil lower right, Davidson
100 - 150 GBP
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A set of seven Edwardian gilt-metal oval hanging frames, each with ribbon-tied reeded border,
Lot 91
A set of seven Edwardian gilt-metal oval hanging frames, each with ribbon-tied reeded border,
80 - 120 GBP
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20th Century School, Canal Boat Hilda, lithograph, framed. 59cm by 46cm
Lot 92
20th Century School, Canal Boat Hilda, lithograph, framed. 59cm by 46cm
50 - 70 GBP
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After Hoppner, a Boydell Shakespeare Gallery stipple engraving and etching, Pisano & Imogen (
Lot 93
After Hoppner, a Boydell Shakespeare Gallery stipple engraving and etching, Pisano & Imogen (
50 - 70 GBP
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Eric Ravilious (1903-42), Theatrical Properties, lithograph 1938, printed by Curwen Press, from
Lot 94
Eric Ravilious (1903-42), Theatrical Properties, lithograph 1938, printed by Curwen Press, from
150 - 250 GBP
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Ada Hill Walker (Scottish, 1879-1955), Alice in Wonderland, signed lower right, watercolour, framed.
Lot 95
Ada Hill Walker (Scottish, 1879-1955), Alice in Wonderland, signed lower right, watercolour, framed.
100 - 150 GBP
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•Donald Bain (Scottish, 1904-1979), Still Life of Chrysanthemums, signed verso and dated 1944, oil
Lot 96
•Donald Bain (Scottish, 1904-1979), Still Life of Chrysanthemums, signed verso and dated 1944, oil
500 - 700 GBP
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•Elizabeth Mary Watt (Scottish, 1886-1954), Still Life of Roses, signed lower left, oil on canvas,
Lot 97
•Elizabeth Mary Watt (Scottish, 1886-1954), Still Life of Roses, signed lower left, oil on canvas,
300 - 500 GBP
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•Hamish Reid (Scottish, 1929-2005), Decorated Jug with Red Flowers, signed lower left and dated (
Lot 98
•Hamish Reid (Scottish, 1929-2005), Decorated Jug with Red Flowers, signed lower left and dated (
300 - 500 GBP
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•Robert Leishman R.S.W. (Scottish, 1916-89), Deserted Weatherhouse, signed and titled, dated (19)87,
Lot 99
•Robert Leishman R.S.W. (Scottish, 1916-89), Deserted Weatherhouse, signed and titled, dated (19)87,
300 - 500 GBP
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•John Laurie (1916-72), Portrait of Dave Willis on Stage, signed lower right, oil on canvas, framed.
Lot 100
•John Laurie (1916-72), Portrait of Dave Willis on Stage, signed lower right, oil on canvas, framed.
800 - 1,000 GBP
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•Italian School, early 19th century, a view of Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore, watercolour on paper,
Lot 101
•Italian School, early 19th century, a view of Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore, watercolour on paper,
80 - 120 GBP
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English School, late 19th century, a Study of the Merchant Steamer, Congo, at full sail, flying
Lot 102
English School, late 19th century, a Study of the Merchant Steamer, Congo, at full sail, flying
120 - 180 GBP
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British School, mid-20th Century, An Italian Doorway, inscribed, indistinctly signed and dated 1944,
Lot 103
British School, mid-20th Century, An Italian Doorway, inscribed, indistinctly signed and dated 1944,
100 - 150 GBP
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•John Rankine Barclay (Scottish, 1884-1963), Figures at an Outdoor Cafe, signed lower right and
Lot 104
•John Rankine Barclay (Scottish, 1884-1963), Figures at an Outdoor Cafe, signed lower right and
200 - 300 GBP
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Continental School, early 19th century, Jacob Blessing the Sons of Joseph, oil on canvas,
Lot 105
Continental School, early 19th century, Jacob Blessing the Sons of Joseph, oil on canvas,
80 - 120 GBP
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British School, c. 1910, Portrait of a Young Girl in a Ruff, unsigned, oil on canvas, remains of old
Lot 106
British School, c. 1910, Portrait of a Young Girl in a Ruff, unsigned, oil on canvas, remains of old
250 - 350 GBP
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Antonio Sotomayor (Bolivian, 1902-85), Washer Women, signed lower right, watercolour, framed. 13.5cm
Lot 107
Antonio Sotomayor (Bolivian, 1902-85), Washer Women, signed lower right, watercolour, framed. 13.5cm
80 - 120 GBP
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James Michael Brown (Scottish, 1853-1947), Children on an East Coast Beach, signed lower left and
Lot 108
James Michael Brown (Scottish, 1853-1947), Children on an East Coast Beach, signed lower left and
200 - 300 GBP
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Robert Gemmell Hutchison R.B.A., R.O.I., R.S.A., R.S.W. (Scottish, 1860-1936), Harvest Days, oil
Lot 109
Robert Gemmell Hutchison R.B.A., R.O.I., R.S.A., R.S.W. (Scottish, 1860-1936), Harvest Days, oil
1,800 - 2,500 GBP
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Scottish School, c. 1925, Portrait of a Young Man, possibly of William MacTaggart, unsigned, oil
Lot 110
Scottish School, c. 1925, Portrait of a Young Man, possibly of William MacTaggart, unsigned, oil
100 - 150 GBP
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Marshall Wane (British, 1833-1903), Portrait of an Edinburgh Professor, signed lower left, oil on
Lot 111
Marshall Wane (British, 1833-1903), Portrait of an Edinburgh Professor, signed lower left, oil on
80 - 120 GBP
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Henry Wright Kerr R.S.A., R.S.W. (Scottish, 1857-1936) Portrait of a Gentleman, believed to be
Lot 112
Henry Wright Kerr R.S.A., R.S.W. (Scottish, 1857-1936) Portrait of a Gentleman, believed to be
120 - 180 GBP
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Henry Wright Kerr R.S.A., R.S.W. (Scottish, 1857-1936), Portrait of a Boy, possibly William
Lot 113
Henry Wright Kerr R.S.A., R.S.W. (Scottish, 1857-1936), Portrait of a Boy, possibly William
70 - 90 GBP
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Tom Campbell (Scottish, 1865-1943), 'A West Coast Steamer, signed lower left, watercolour, James
Lot 114
Tom Campbell (Scottish, 1865-1943), 'A West Coast Steamer, signed lower left, watercolour, James
80 - 120 GBP
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•George Wright Hall (Scottish, 1995-1974), Iona, signed lower right, oil, framed. 41cm by 54cm NOTE:
Lot 115
•George Wright Hall (Scottish, 1995-1974), Iona, signed lower right, oil, framed. 41cm by 54cm NOTE:
200 - 300 GBP
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Kate Roche (Scottish, Contemporary) Evening Light, Near Catterline, signed lower right and dated (
Lot 116
Kate Roche (Scottish, Contemporary) Evening Light, Near Catterline, signed lower right and dated (
70 - 90 GBP
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Ron Stenberg (1919-2017), Suffolk Barns, signed lower right, watercolour, framed. 22.5cm by 59cm.
Lot 117
Ron Stenberg (1919-2017), Suffolk Barns, signed lower right, watercolour, framed. 22.5cm by 59cm.
80 - 120 GBP
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Cyril Wilson (1911-2002), Kircudbright Harbour, signed and dated (19)57, watercolour, framed. 35cm
Lot 118
Cyril Wilson (1911-2002), Kircudbright Harbour, signed and dated (19)57, watercolour, framed. 35cm
70 - 90 GBP
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Francois-Victor Sabatier (French 1823-1891), A View of the Grand Canal towards the Salute, signed
Lot 119
Francois-Victor Sabatier (French 1823-1891), A View of the Grand Canal towards the Salute, signed
150 - 250 GBP
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•Leendert van der Vlist (Dutch, 1894-1962), Trees in a Windswept Landscape, signed lower right,
Lot 120
•Leendert van der Vlist (Dutch, 1894-1962), Trees in a Windswept Landscape, signed lower right,
150 - 250 GBP
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