A collection of 75 Matchbox & Matchbox Superfast diecast models all boxed.
about Lot 748
Hogarth (William). The Works of William Hogarth, from the Original Plates restored by James Heath, with the addition of many subjects not before collected: To which are prefixed, a biographical essay on the genius and productions of Hogarth and explanations of the subjects of the plates, by John Nichols, London: Baldwin and Cradock, circa 1822. Folio 63.5 x 48cm. All plates are present.
about Lot 684
A fine quality portrait of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842) from 1788 to 1818 Le Brun painted 37 self portraits, 17 were originals and 20 were copies. 80 x 44cms. This pose was used on numerous occasions. First done for the Accademia St. Luca in Rome, it has been with the same East Yorkshire family for many decades.
about Lot 1350
Middle Eastern copper and brass coffee/ritual water pot with pricked foliate decoration band to the top and pierced decoration to handle and spout cover, 43cms h maximum width approx 44cms, probably 18/19thC, Together with a hand hammered copper and brass betel lidded container with intricate floral/leaf/bird designs, approx 15cms h, base 20cms diameter.
about Lot 515
A Regency mahogany framed armchair in the manor of Gillows of Lancaster and London on brass castors. Approx. 101 h x 84cm w.
about Lot 82
A Royal Mint United Kingdom Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Collection set, dated for 2005, with certificate no. 1085, comprising Five Pound, Double Sovereign, Full Sovereign and Half Sovereign, in fitted box.
about Lot 586
A WWII RAF silk escape map of France along with a tin containing buttons, halzone, horlicks tablets, blade, thin tracing paper map, a leather folded sheath ? and a small bar of chocolate.
about Lot 1200
A 19thC continental gold chain necklace of exceptional quality. Tests as 15 carat gold. Each link profusely decorated with stars. The clasp set with chrysoprase. Weight 70.37gm. Length 110cm.
about Lot 450
Two twin handled vases with gilt decoration on a blue ground. Marks to base - Sevres 1838, one with gold initials , one with three impressed lines. 26cm h.
about Lot 238
A collection of boxed NZG Modelle metal diecast vehicles including 165 Fuchs Hydraulik Bagger, 2x 222 Cat 769C Truck, 286 Crawler Excavator, 141 JCB 807, R-10 Large Diameter Drill Rig, 164 Terex GM 82-50 Crawler, 185 Fuchs Hydraulik-Krane, 2x 204 Ruston-Bucyrus 155-RH Hydraulic Excavator, 231 Demac Road Finisher, 190 Cat 215, 205 Kettendozer Cat D4E, 256 Grove Manlift and New Holland Toploader.
about Lot 92
Isle of Wight
A fabulous single owner collection of Isle of Wight glass comes to auction.
Rolex Genéve Cellini 18k diamond watch.
Fine and rare Rolex Genéve Cellini 18k gentleman's bracelet diamond watch with Sultanates' official emblem.
Breakfast table serves up a £32,000 result
This early 19th century walnut and ebonised circular breakfast table sold at Hawleys (20% buyer’s premium) is very much in the Grecian revival style.
John Dyer Collection.
A large John Dyer Collection of books and paintings in our 7/8th August auction.
Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun portrait in our next August sale.
A fine quality portrait of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842) upcoming into our 7th/8th August sale.