Pair of Meteorite Ships lights
Sold in our 22nd July Auction for £110
A 1930’s Art Deco Shelley ‘Chevron’ pattern tea service
numbered 11775, comprising; six trios, cake plate, sugar bowl and cream jug
Action Man figures
A Tiffany and Co designed by Elsa Peretti 18ct gold ‘Teardrop ring’ stamped 750, weight 18.5 gram
An unusual Portuguese circular majolica snake plate and two smaller plates, 32cm diameter, 21cm diameter, 14cm diameter sold for £360, 5th February Antique and Interiors Sale
A 1920’s Lehmann tinplate clockwork 490 ‘Tut Tut’ automobile, the cream motorcar with red trim, the driver wearing a white suit and holding the steering wheel and horn to mouth, spoked wheels and spring wound mechanism operating rear wheels and working bellows, 18cm long
From a bygone age this “0” gauge locomotive, number 224E, with underside stamp ‘”0″ Gauge Locomotive, Made in U.S. of America, The Lionel Corporation N.Y., Lubricate as per instructions’, sits on a short piece of track
A gents wristwatch, the dial signed Parmigiani Fleurier, with boxes and associated paperwork
One of the highlights from the Auction was Lot 265. A collection of 1937 FA Cup Final ephemera including programme, ticket, song sheet, Football Echo etc. hit the back of the net at £520.
A silver four piece tea service, total weight 51oz, 1641 grams Sold £400
Tom McGuinness (1926 – 2006) Signed, limited edition etching 30/50 ‘Miners Train’
A Limited edition 14/25 sculptured wall plaque by Schoony ‘The Butterfly Kiss’, with Certificate of Authenticity, 123cm x 61cm
We had several lots of Mick Cawston prints in the Auction this week. Limited editions, signed in pencil they proved extremely popular with both the bidders in the saleroom and online.
Lulu Guinness Handbags
An early Usworth Washington brass four bar miners lamp by maker T. Crake Sold £1,900
A set of Northumbrian Smallpipes, by D. G. Burleigh, with travel case
Oil on canvas ‘Mother and Child’, Surra Xander, 74cm x 60cm
A gents Bi-metal Rolex, Datejust wristwatch with box and assorted paperwork
A metalwork sculpture by Kenneth Rowden ‘Bill Sykes’ 76cm height
A Royal Worcester ‘Clydesdale Stallion’ modelled by Doris Lindner, no. 87/500, with certificate Estimate £200-£300
A Comitti of London bracket clock with 8 day movement and striking mechanism, 31cm high
Lenci Skyscraper Lady
The stylish Art Deco pottery figures for which Ars Lenci became celebrated were first shown at the Turin international exhibition in 1928
Pierrepoint collection Sold £20,000 5th June Antique and Interiors Sale
A Maling wall plaque, designed and modelled by Lucien Boullemier, commemorating ‘Coronation H.M. King Edward VIII May 12th 1937’ Sold £650 5th June Antiques and Interiors Sale
A bottle of ‘The Macallan Royal Marriage Malt Whisky’ to mark the wedding of His Royal Highness Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer. A marriage of two single malts, distilled in 1948 and 1961, the year of the couples births Sold £1900 5th June Antiques and Interiors Sale
A Murano pedestal glass bowl, in the manner of ‘Barovier’, a Bridal cup on a dark blue ground, showing the Bride and Groom and decorated with further scenes in colourful enamels sold £260 5th June Antiques and Interiors Sale
Four Sylvac rabbits sold £60 5th June Antique and Interiors Sale
A large carved wooden bear sold £65 5th June Antique and Interiors Sale
A Doulton Lambeth stoneware tea pot, with incised and painted decoration sold £40 5th June Antique and Interiors Sale
An Oriental white metal tea caddy, decorated with embossed dragons, marked ‘Tuchchang’ to base together with a spoon, 219g sold for £600
A Japanese tea pot, decorated with incised characters sold for £550
Nigel Cooke portraits of cities
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An early 19th century set of composite Northumbrian smallpipes, the stocks stamped ‘Reid’, the African hardwood chanter having seven brass keys stamped ‘Burleigh’, numbered ‘1063’. The four drones with brass ivory and African hardwood, stamped ‘Reid’ on the fruitwood stock. The bellows possibly by Reid (restored) with ivory air inlet fitting, along with an additional ivory chanter and other smallpipes spares.
Born in 1926 Tom McGuinness was a British coal miner and artist. Studying at Darlington School of Art, McGuiness was one of the artists at the Spennymoor settlement. It is said that his contemporaries included Norman Cornish, Herbert Dees and Robert Heslop.
An Art Deco Carvacraft butterscotch Bakelite 7 piece desk set comprising of double inkwell, blotting board, blotter, stamp sponge holder, pen holder, calendar and desk tray. With the label ‘Carvacraft, Made in Gt Britain, A Dickinson Product’
The Carvacraft range was produced between 1948-1951 by the well known stationery company John Dickinson and Co Ltd. The designer Charles Boynton captured the typical Art Deco streamlined curves beautifully.
John Dickinson Stationery Limited pioneered a number of innovations in paper making notably the use of Bakelite. Bakelite was the first plastic made from synthetic components. Developed in America in 1907 by a Belgian-American chemist Leo Baekeland and patented in 1909, it was revolutionary due to its electrical nonconductivity and heat resistant properties.
Diverse products were produced from radio and telephone casings to pipe stems, children’s toys, kitchenware, firearms and jewellery.
Mostly made in the early 19th century Sunderland lustreware is a type of lustreware pottery made in several potteries around Sunderland.
There were supposedly 16 potteries around Sunderland and 7 of them produced the lustrewares.
Lustreware was not made in England before the start of the 19th century, and was initially developed in Staffordshire, where Wedgwood developed a pink or gold lustre finish about 1805, which they sold as “Moonlight”.
The Sunderland factories mostly made fairly cheap and popular pieces, many of them plaques, especially rectangular ones with “picture frame” edges, typically with moral or religious images and texts, and jugs feature a design incorporating the bridge over the River Wear, or various heraldic – especially Masonic – devices. These might be a transfer-printed image of a ship, celebrity, or building, or a painted personal inscription (known as presentation pieces). Many used the “splash lustre” effect, achieved by dropping drops of oil onto the lustred piece before firing. Typical colours used are pink, orange and purple.
Sold 27th March General Sale
A fabulous selection of Royal Doulton ‘Bunnykins’
Royal Doulton Bunnykins tableware and figurines are popular ceramic designs manufactured as nursery dishes and collectible figurines. The chinaware line originated with artwork by Sister Mary Barbara Bailey (née Barbara Vernon Bailey), the daughter of Cuthbert Bailey, general manager of Doulton during the 1930s. Mary Barbara provided illustrations to the designers of Doulton & Co. to be used on tableware. Six Bunnykins figurines were produced based on Mary Barbara’s illustrations in 1939 and were designed by Charles Noke. Discontinued during World War II, Bunnykins figurines were not reintroduced until 1969. Bunnykins continued to be produced in England until 2005. Bunnykins figurines and tableware are currently produced in Asia.
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Leslie and Co Ltd metal plaque sold in our 13th March Antique and Interiors Sale
Sold in our 13th March Antique and Interiors Sale
Sold in our Antique and Interiors Sale 13th March
Sold in our Antique and Interiors Sale Wednesday 13th March
Sold in our Antique and Interiors Sale Wednesday 13th March
Sold in our Antiques and Interiors Sale Wednesday 13th March
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A wonderful collection of Beswick, Doulton and Poole were sold on Wednesday 13th February (Antique and Interiors Auction) including Seagulls, Kingfishers, Pheasants, Ducks, Humming birds and Swallows which certainly saw prices soaring in the saleroom
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Sold for £1,200 Antique and Interiors Auction 13th February 2019
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A German NSDAP Officer’s visor cap, sold for £850 – 03/10/18
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Pelham puppets by puppet maker Bob Pelham.
A Nicole Freres Ltd Polyphon in a carved and ebonised case, together with 58 discs.
A Polyphon is a mechanical disc-playing music box, first manufactured by the Polyphon Musikwerke, Germany. Polyphons were exported all over the world and music was supplied for the English, French and German markets.
A Nicole Freres music box is considered to be the Rolls Royce of music boxes and was a Swiss company
based in Geneva from 1814.
A Good pair of mid 19th Century Bohemian green glass lustres, the bodies overlaid in white and gilt, the edged lappets decorated with panels of flowers and portraits
During the Victorian period glass bowls or candlesticks were produced and sold in pairs with attached prismatic drops of crystal or glass. Designed to sit on a mantle piece or sideboard the prisms would reflect the light in the room. When the sunlight caught the glass it bounced off creating small reflections on the wall. Lustres were mainly produced in England and Bohemia (present day Czech Republic) and come in a variety of colours from clear glass to cobalt blue, peach, yellow, pink, mint green and one of the most popular colours red. Etched and painted decoration was also popular as you can see here with the addition of portraits and foliage painted in roundals.
A Steinway and Sons ‘Model K’ Upright piano, in a walnut veneered high gloss (polyester) finish, with third pedal
Steinway & Sons, also known as Steinway, is an American-German piano company. Steinway were founded in 1853 in Manhattan by German piano builder Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg. The opening of a factory in New York was seen due to the companies growth and a further factory in Hamburg, Germany. The factory in Queens supplies the Americas and the factory in Hamburg supplies the rest of the world. Being described as a prominent piano company, Steinway is known for making pianos of high quality. Also being famous for inventions within the area of piano development and granted 126 patents in piano making; the first in 1857. Steinway capitalised on their making of high quality pianos and their share of the high end piano market and own over 80% of this clientele.
The Model K or “Vertegrand” was designed by Henry Ziegler a Director at Steinway and Sons in 1903. It is the oldest unchanged upright piano design currently in mass production. Each Steinway piano consists of more than 12,000 individual pieces making it a masterpiece of craftsmanship and an artwork in itself.
This piano was commissioned in 1991 and took 9 months to build.
A silver flower / posy bowl with green glass liner, Josiah Williams and Co., London, 1905
Josiah Williams & Co are successors to W.Woodman – Robert Williams – Robert Williams & Sons – James & Josiah Williams
“The firm was the largest manufacturing silversmiths in England outside London, Birmingham and Sheffield. The activity was established in Bristol by William Woodman at the beginning of the 19th century (pieces with his mark date from c. 1818 to c. 1838). The business was succeeded by Robert Williams (marks c. 1832-1854). In c. 1845 James Williams took in partnership his two sons James and Josiah Williams, trading as Robert Williams & Sons until his retirement in 1853. In 1855 the firm, listed as James & Josiah Wiliams, was active at 14 Small Street, Bristol as manufacturers of silver and electroplated goods. In 1860 the firm had temporary premises in London, at 79 White Lion Street, Pentonville, while from 1877 they were active at 18 St. Augustine’s Parade, Bristol. After the retirement of James Williams (c. 1877) the partners of the firm (now Josiah Williams & Co) were Josiah Williams and George Maudsley Jackson (until 1879 when also Josiah Williams retired from the business). Josiah Williams production was mainly responsible for keeping the Exeter Assay Office busy during this period. After the closure of the office (1882) the hallmarking was transferred to London (where George Maudsley Jackson entered his mark).
In 1884 David Landsbororough Fullerton joined to the partnership and the factory moved to Three Queens Lane, Bristol, with London office at 25 Thavies Inn, Holborn. After the retirement of G.M. Jackson the control of the firm was assumed by D.L. Fullerton. The business was transformed into a limited liability company in c. 1925, under the style Josiah Williams & Co (Bristol) Ltd (until c. 1940).” (Silver Collection 2018)
Quantity of Britains and other painted lead figures
Britains is a British toy company, previously known as W. Britain; founded by William Britain Jr., a British toy manufacturer. In 1893 William Britain Jr. developed the process of hollow casting in lead, revolutionizing the production of toy soldiers, their style and scale became the industry standard for toy soldiers for many years. Many other toy companies imitated Britains and the company quickly became the industry leader. The family controlled firm was sold to Dobson Park Industries in 1984 and was combined with an existing line of toys, taking the name Britains Petite Limited. The range expanded and over twenty million models went into production each year. The 1950’s saw a variety of other models appear to the Britains lines, such as Zamac military trucks, agriculture and commercial vehicles, and toy automobiles.
A silver metal mounted coconut cup
Coconut cups are a variety of standing cup. The cups were made and used in Western Europe in the 15th and 16th Centuries. A revival was seen in Georgian England of the making and use of coconut cups.
The earliest standing cups were referred to as hanaps, they were turned wood bowls with covers. Later versions were formed of silver, coconut or ostrich eggs. Cups with coconut bowls that are mounted in silver or silver-gilt and raised on a stem and foot, were considered fashionable rareties in the late 15th century and throughout the 16th century in Western Europe. Being revived for a short period nearly three centuries later.
Two pairs of early 20th century miniature optician sample glasses, one pair with octagonal lenses and the other blue lensed glass with folding side panels. 5.5cm and 4.5cm wide
Two pairs of early 20th century miniature optician sample glasses, one pair with octagonal lenses and the other blue lensed glass with folding side panels. 5.5cm and 4.5cm wide
The Dorman Antique Sewing Machine
The Dorman Antique Sewing Machine General Sale on Boldon Auction Gallerie in Newcastle
Theo Tobiasse (1927-2012), mixed media, signed, dated **69, ‘Les Promeneurs `a Firenze’.
Theo Tobiasse (1927-2012) was born in Israel and moved to Paris when he was seven years old. Between 1942 and 1944 with the German occupation of Paris, Theo and his family lived with the constant fear of discovery and they remained in hiding during the occupation. It was during this time that Theo’s love of books and drawings flourished. Following the liberation of Paris he began a career as a designer for Hermes creating window decorations, stage sets and tapestries. In 1950 he moved to Nice where he continued to paint and held his first exhibition at the Palais de le Mediterranee in 1961 winning the grand prize. In Nice his pictorial expression came into it’s own and his Expressionistic style shone through. From 1980 Theo divided his time between Nice and New York exhibiting internationally. He died in Nice in 2012 leaving behind a plethora of artwork in his distinct style of loose brushstrokes and rich colours.
A huge selection of Comics, to include Marvel Super-Heroes, such as Spiderman, DC comics such as Judge Dredd and many more.
Marvel Super-Heroes is a series of comic books and specials published by Marvel. Fantasy Masterpieces was the first ongoing series the comic was initially a standard-sized, 12¢ anthology reprinting “pre-superhero Marvel” monster and sci-fi/fantasy stories. Fantasy Masterpieces ran 11 issues (Feb. 1966–Oct. 1967) and then renamed to Marvel Super-Heroes with #12 (Dec. 1967)
A fictional character created by writer John Wagner and artist Carlos Ezquerra, WAS Judge Jospeh Dredd. First appearing in the second issue of 2000 AD (1977), a weekly anthology comic magazine. Dredd is the magazine’s longest-running character. He also appears in a number of movie and video game adaptations. A law enforcement and judicial officer in the dystopian future city of Mega-City One, which covers most of the east coast of North America, Dredd is a “street judge”, empowered to summarily arrest, convict, sentence, and execute criminals. Recently sold at Boldon Auction Galleries
A Fossil Tree in Coal Measure Rock from Durham Coalfield
Fossil trees are quite frequently found in Coal Measures rocks, but this tree is different. It is a petrifaction: the actual woody tissue of the tree is mineralised with calcite and ankerite (calcium, magnesium, iron carbonate) so that the details of the internal structure of the trunk are preserved, in places including the tiny individual cells. The internal structure of the tree trunks show up when cut into individual cells whilst the individual structure of the tree trunks show up well when cut with a rock-saw. The wood was first mineralised with calcite when the empty dead cells were filled with mineral, leaving the organic cell walls intact. Subsequently the mineralised wood underwent recrystallisation that destroyed much of the original plan structure and produced a root-like pattern composed of radiating crystals. It is circular patches of radiating crystals of calcite that look so attractive in the polished cross-sections (http://cordaites.com/)
Recording King copper Roundneck Tricone Resonator Guitar
A fabulous Recording King copper Roundneck Tricone Resonator Guitar. The Recording King’s classic tricone resonator has three 6” Recording King cones used to transfer loud tones through the body of the guitar. These cones are positioned with two on the bass side and one on the treble side, giving an EQ balance with a smoother, warm sound. The bridge is connected to the center of each cone so that when the strings are hit, the vibrations run through the saddle and then into the bridge. With a distinct tone and long sustain characterized by brilliant overtones, the Tricone has a natural ambiance that can only be found in resonator instruments.
A Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1, Bug, Käfer, People’s Car)
The Volkswagen Beetle is a two-door rear engine economy car. Officially the Volkswagen Type 1, know in Germany as the Käfer (literally “beetle”), and in parts of the English-speaking world the Bug, as well as many other nicknames worldwide, the car was intended for five passengers and was manufactured and marketed by German automaker Volkswagen (VW) from 1938 until 2003.
Although designed in the 1930s, significant production of the Beetle only started in 1945 (non-military mass production had been put on hold during the Second World War), when the model was internally designated the Volkswagen Type 1, and marketed simply as the Volkswagen (or “People’s Car”).
We are so excited to offer to auction this fantastic example of the Volkswagen Beetle. With a matt black finish and orange highlights the Bug oozes style, with a little love and elbow grease this car will be a fantastic edition to a collection of classics or the perfect car to take that road trip you keep promising yourself…
Citroën 2CV
The Citroën 2CV is an air-cooled front-engine, front-wheel-drive economy car. Manufactured by Citroën in 1948-1990, the car was introduced at the 1948 Paris Mondial de l’Automobile.
Citroën Vice-President Pierre Boulanger initiated the manufacturing of the car to help reduce the number of farmers still using horse and cart in 1930’s France. The 2CV featured straightforward metal bodywork, which was initially corrugated for added strength without added weight. Being low cost, easily maintained and low fuel consumption, the car was an economical transition to motorise farmers. The 2CV had a fixed-profile convertible bodywork, which featured a full-width, canvas, roll-back sunroof. The roof could accommodate oversized loads and until 1955 reached almost to the car’s rear bumper. Michelin introduced the first commercialised radial tyre with the introduction of the 2CV.
More than 3.8 million 2CVs were produced, along with 1.3 million small 2CV-based delivery vans known as Fourgonnettes, in France between 1948-1988 (and in Portugal from 1988 to 1990).
A Scott Adie Scottish Highland Dirk
A ‘Dirk’ is a long thrusting dagger that was used by officers as a personal weapon during hand-to-hand combat during the age of sail. From around 1800 it was also used as a personal sidearm of Highlanders and the officers, Pipers, and Drummers of Scottish Highland regiments, and Japanese naval officers. The term ‘Dirk’ is associated with early modern era Scotland. During the 17th Century the term was spelled dork or dirk. The term is also used for “dagger” generically, especially in the context of prehistoric daggers such as the Oxborough dirk. The Scottish dirk (also “Highland dirk”, Scottish Gaelic: Biodag) is an important part of Highland culture and Highland dress. It is a symbolic traditional and ceremonial weapon of the Highland Cathairean (cateran or warrior) is worn by officers, Pipers and Drummers of Scottish Highland regiments.
“The dirk occupies a unique niche in Highland culture and history. Many Highland Scots were too cash-poor to buy a sword, but virtually every male carried a dirk – and carried it everywhere! If in Japan the katana was the soul of the Samurai, in Scotland the dirk was the heart of the Highlander. In many warrior cultures oaths were sworn on one’s sword. Among the Gael, however, binding oaths with the force of a geas (involving dire supernatural penalties for breaking such an oath) were sworn on one’s dirk. The English, (British) aware of this, used the custom against the Highlanders after Culloden: When Highland dress was prohibited in 1747 those Gael who could not read or sign an oath were required to swear a verbal oath, “in the Irish (Scots Gaelic) tongue and upon the holy iron of their dirks”, not to possess any gun, sword, or pistol, or to use tartan: “… and if I do so may I be cursed in my undertakings, family and property, may I be killed in battle as a coward, and lie without burial in a strange land, far from the graves of my forefathers and kindred; may all this come across me if I break my oath.” (Seago, Dale. THE WEAPONS AND FIGHTING METHODS OF THE HIGHLAND SCOTS – A study of the historical swordsmanship and warfare practices of the Scottish Highlanders. 1999)
The Dirk we are offering for auction, retailed by Scott Adie, Regent Street, London, comes with a carved leather sheath and carved wooden handle, both with silver mounts and a Celtic pattern running throughout.
A large Clarice Cliff Fantasque ‘Broth’ pattern vase, shape 268, circa 1930, handpainted with a band of web and circle motifs in blue, orange and green, Fantasque mark
A large Clarice Cliff Fantasque ‘Broth’ pattern vase, shape 268, circa 1930, handpainted with a band of web and circle motifs in blue, orange and green, Fantasque mark
A terracotta bust of a North African gentleman by William Gueria and Co, numbered 1218, 40cm height
A terracotta bust of a North African gentleman by William Gueria and Co, numbered 1218, 40cm height
A Royal Worcester vase by Harry Stinton decorated with Highland cattle, numbered G1061
Renowned for their famous Highland Cattle and Gamebird scenes, the Stinton family are probably the best known of all Royal Worcester artists, with members of the family painting at the various Worcester factories for almost one hundred and sixty years. Undoubtedly the better known are Harry Stinton, James Stinton and Harry’s father John Stinton. The family had many more relatives who also participated and inspired the art and designs for Worcester.
Founded in 1751, Royal Worcester is among the most popular English porcelain factories favoured by collectors.
1751-76 Was the First Period of Worcester and is occasionally referred to as the Dr. Wall period after John Wall. John Wall was one of the founders and a major shareholder. The formula for soft paste porcelain was the formula for choice during this period, which was obtained when they took over Lund’s Bristol Porcelain works in 1752. The need for hand painting was reduced in 1757 when Worcester introduced the use of transfer printing on porcelain, reducing the time and expense of production. Thomas Flight purchased the company in 1783 for his sons Joseph and John, starting changes in both the paste and style of decoration. A much whiter body started to be produced and the style became more neoclassical. Martin Barr became a partner in the company in 1793 and then in 1840 Worcester amalgamated with Chamberlains’. Chamberlains were also located at the Worcester site, but still produced works from both. In 1847 Worcester relocated its operations into the Chamberlain’s factory and became known as Chamberlain’s Worcester. This was later changed to Kerr & Binns in 1852 when W.H. Kerr joined the firm. Being renamed again in 1862 to the Royal Worcester Porcelain Company, and more everyday works were produced.
The company then merged with Spode in 1976 and reduced its staff from 2003 to 2005, eventually going into administration in 2008 and then ceasing trading in 2009. The trading name and brands (including Spode), but not the factories in Stoke-on-Trent, were acquired by Portmeirion Pottery Group.
A Morris Ware S. Hancock and Sons jardinière by George Cartlidge with tube lined flora, printed marks, model number C50-11M
Founded by Sampson Hancock, a prominent Wesleyan, in 1857 the company was renamed S. Hancock & Sons (Potters) Ltd in 1935. Dying on 9th May 1900, Sampson Hancock was succeeded in the business by his sons, Jabez, Harry and Arthur. Producing tablewares and fancies for the popular market the company’s main income was generated from semi-porcelain and earthenware tablewares, much of which were for export markets. After the first World War the company increased its production of ornamental and decorative ware, including dolls heads and in 1917 boxed tea sets for children, featuring popular nursery rhymes. Also producing a range of crested wares, the company marked these with the trade name the ‘Duchess’ china or the ‘Corona’ china and Grosvenor Ware. These pieces included animals, small decorative dishes and Great War commemoratives, or had English or Welsh crests. Crested ware appears to have been made until the 1920s.
The Morris Ware was one of the main decorative ranges produced by the company. This included many tube-lined patterns. The first designer of this type of ware was George Cartlidge, and this continued with other designers.
A selection of earthen and stoneware Ginger Beer bottles, from a range of distributors, including North Eastern England.
After brewing, ginger beer was corked inside stoneware bottles. The earlier stoneware bottles and those brewed locally in North America were brown in colour, etched with the bottler’s name or city and relatively simple. The 1880’s, however, saw the rise of sleeker looking grey/cream bottle that displayed colourful shoulder slips and stamped logos designed to attract consumer attention, thus becoming more popular. The reason for bottling Ginger Beer in stone instead of the more largely used glass bottle was in part to do with the colouring of Ginger Beer, which has an unattractive cloudy appearance. The functionality of packing was also imperative due to the exportation of large amounts of Ginger Beer to the U.S. Ginger Beer was brewed regionally but England remained dominant in the market due to their superior bottling and quality stoneware that maintained the beers effervescence. The bottles were sealed with liquid- and gas-tight Bristol Glaze and wired and corked shut to maintain carbon dioxide in the solution.
A blue 2014 Nissan Micra Visia, 5 door hatchback, 1200cc, 19406 miles, MOT until September 2018
Dubbed the new face of Nissan Micra by Nissan. The 2014 Nissan Micra is an updated version of the 2013 model, with a new look and new technology the Micra offers plenty of budget supermini competition. Visually the updated model includes, new bumpers, front wings, headlights and a new grill. This new update creates a more stylish and masculine look to the original model. With new alloy wheels and Pacific Blue paint helping to brighten up the vehicle.
The interiors face lift has a gloss black centre console and can be fitted with an optional 5.8-inch touchscreen for the optional Nissan Connect sat-nav.
A rare, antique Danish Hand Crank Telephone
The table top phone has the Fleur De Lis (translated as ‘lily flower’) beautifully carved around the top plate and the plaque on top reads “SPØRG, OM DER TALES, FORINDEN OPRINGNING SKER” (translated ‘Ask, if someone is speaking, before calling’). On the bottom it reads “KJØBENHAVNS TELEFON AKTIESELSKAB” which symbolises the “Copenhagen Telephone Company” (KTAS, now Tele Denmark), the phone circa 1920-1930s is in excellent condition and working order.
Many early manual telephones had an attached hand-cranked magneto that produced an alternating current (AC) at 50-100V for signalling to ring the bells of other telephones on the same line and to alert an operator at the local telephone exchange. These were most common on long rural lines served by small manual exchanges which did not use a common battery circuit. The telephone instrument contained a local battery, consisting of two large “N° 6” zinc-carbon dry cells, to provide the necessary current for the transmitter. By around 1900, large racks of motor-generator set in the telephone exchange could supply this ringing current remotely instead and the local magneto was often no longer required, but their use continued into the mid-20th century. Telephone magnetos featured a large gear rotated by hand with a handle, that drove a much smaller gear on the armature rotor, providing a high gear-ratio to increase the rotational speed of the magneto armature. A mechanical switch on the output terminals engaged only when the rotor was turning, so that the magneto was normally disconnected from the telephone circuitry.
A vintage Russian submarine clock
A beautiful vintage Russian submarine clock manufactured and installed in submarines and military vessels in the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) in the 1980s. This is a beautifully designed, iconic timepiece that is rapidly becoming a rare find. The Vostok’s submarine-at-sea emblem sits centrally on the clock face with the word ‘kauahqupckue’ underneath it. At the bottom of the clock there is an anchor which replaces the number 6 o’clock mark, with the red Soviet star sitting perfectly at the 12 o’clock mark. The word сделано в and letters CCCP are marked either side of the anchor, translating to made in USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) before 1991. The Curling B symbol that sits beneath the spindle is the translation of a Russian V, standing for Vostok and is Vostok’s trademark.
The clock which would have been painted aboard a military vessel, is finished in a calming cool grey and can be wound using its original key,. The key can be inserted just above the anchor icon. The clock can be opened using a second key, in the hole that sits alongside the number 3 o’clock mark. The clock has a 12-jewel movement and runs for seven days on a full wind.
A Camerons Brewery advertising beer crate.
Camerons Brewery Ltd was founded in 1865 by John William Cameron in Hartlepool, County Durham, England. It is the largest independent brewer in the North East of England, with a brewery capacity of 1.5 million hectolitres (900,000 hl production in 2012) and a tied estate of 75 houses. It is one of the town’s oldest industrial concerns, and has historically been one of the largest employers.
After one hundred years of growth through brewery acquisitions, the company had an estate of 750 licensed premises throughout the North East and North Yorkshire by the 1960s. The company subsequently struggled as the economy of its trading heartland suffered, and as it underwent a succession of owners with little experience of running pubs and breweries. Camerons lost its independence to Ellerman Lines in 1974, followed by the Barclay Brothers in 1983 and Brent Walker in 1989. Brent Walker spun off the majority of the tied estate as a separate company called Pubmaster, which was acquired by Punch Taverns in 2003.
Camerons was purchased in 1992 by Wolverhampton & Dudley, which invested heavily in the brewery before selling the company to Castle Eden in 2002, who closed their own site and moved all production to Camerons. The company now has a relatively small tied estate but is the ninth largest brewery in the country. As a result, around 80 per cent of its business involves contract brewing for other companies, such as Heineken, which owns 24 per cent of the company, and Carlsberg.
Camerons is known across the United Kingdom for Strongarm, a distinctive ruby red bitter launched in 1955. Total production of Strongarm surpassed one billion pints in 2000. Across the North East it is also known for Castle Eden Ale and Trophy Special, both originally brewed at Castle Eden.
Lithograph after Norman Wade ‘Lindisfarne Priory’
Throughout the 1970s Norman Wade’s art shop, managed by his wife Moira brought a bohemian vibe to Durham City centre. Managing the shop in Saddler Street on the route to the cathedral, Moira brought in Norman’s work, framed it, and sold pieces on to satisfied customers. The occasional appearance was made by Norman who became famed for his pipe smoking. Born in London, Norman trained as a graphic designer. Moving North to the Lake District, where he pursued a career as an artist after meeting his wife Moira, who worked in the art trade. After a spell in Gosforth, Newcastle, they moved to Low Etherley in Bishop Auckland. At this time Norman developed his own distinctive style using various screen printing techniques creating unusual textures and patterns and concentrating on images of buildings and landscapes across the North of England, but in particular scenes of Durham Cathedral. After a decade in Durham, Norman became concerned that although his works continued to be popular, he was often torn between aesthetic sensibilities and creating work to sell. He and Moira decided to close the shop and move to Spain in 1980, enjoying its sunshine until his health started to fail. They moved back to the UK, settling in Coldstream in the Scottish borders.
A Crown Devon Fieldings ‘The Eton Boating Song’ musical jug, the body decorated in relief and inscribed with verse
The mug is moulded with scenes of rowers on a river, with “Floreat Etona” below, and Eton Boating Song verse, the jug also moulded with depiction of college buildings, marked “Founded by Henry VI 1440” below, the handle is formed as a young man wearing a hat. To the base is a wind up musical box playing the Eton Boating Song.
The “Eton Boating Song” is the best known of the school songs associated with Eton College that are sung at the end of year concert and on other important occasions. It is also played during the procession of boats. The words of the song were written by William Johnson Cory, an influential Master at the school. The melody was composed by an Old Etonian and former pupil of Cory, Captain Algernon Drummond and transcribed by T. L. Mitchell-Innes. The piano accompaniment was written by Evelyn Wodehouse. It was first performed on 4 June 1863. Ordinarily, only the first, sixth, seventh and eighth stanzas are sung. Contrary to popular belief, the “Eton Boating Song” is not the school song of Eton College, that being “Carmen Etonense”.
A Wilesco D 365 “Old Smokey” steamroller
Wilhelm Schröder GmbH & Co. KG, better known by their trade name Wilesco, is a German toy company known for manufacturing live steam toys such as steamrollers, traction engines, and stationary steam engines. Wilesco Initially produced a range of aluminium forks and spoons, expanding to miniature aluminium accessories for doll’s tea parties in the 1920s. The toys were also exported to the US, thus helping the company survive the economic crisis of the late 1920s and early 1930s. In 1950, Wilesco started manufacturing miniature steam engines. In 1966, the D 365 “Old Smokey” steamroller was introduced which has been popular among collectors and continues to be produced. The company also manufactures various accessories for their steam engines such as electrical generators, steam workshops and fairground rides. While most of their steam engine models are heated by esbit, electrical heating is also available. Steam-powered toy locomotives (G scale) were also available from Wilesco for a while. The company still manufactures a range of plastic and aluminium scoops and hooks, as well as steam toys.
A Tunbridge ware marquetry and micro mosaic writing slope and glove case
Tunbridge ware is a form of decorative inlaid wood work that is synonymous with the spa town of Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
Decoration consists of a mosaic of different coloured woods glued together then cut into thin slices of identical veneers.
The nineteenth century saw the hey-day for Tunbridge ware production with local woods such as maple, holly, oak and sycamore used along with imported woods such as mahogany and tulipwood.
Many different items of Tunbridge ware have been made including tea caddies, pincushions, ink stands, comb trays, sewing accessories, picture frames, bonnet stands and candle sticks, however the most usual object to be found is the humble box and as seen in Lot 8 we have a glove box and a writing box.
Tunbridge Ware production went into decline in the 20th centruy and production ceased altogether in 1927.
An oil on canvas by Adrian Daintrey (1902-1988) ‘View of the Thames’
Biography
Adrian Maurice Daintrey was born in London in 1902. Educated at Charterhouse School, the Slade Schhol of Fine Art 1920-1924 and then in Paris at both the Louvre and L’Academie de la Grande Chaumiere.
His first exhibition was at Dorothy Warren’s Gallery alongside Paul Nash in 1928. He served abroad during World War II and upon his return worked for Punch magazine as an Art Critic. From the late 1960’s Adrian taught part time at the City and Guilds of London Art School. Exhibitions were held at South London Art Gallery, Michael Parkin Fine Art and Sally Hunter Fine Art. He had a large circle of friends including fellow artists Augustus John, Rex Whistler and Matthew Smith.
Adrian Daintrey’s works have been sold across the world and indeed some works are held in the British Museum, National Portrait Gallery and Imperial War Museum.
A Mousey Thompson Ashtray to be sold in our General Sale on Wednesday 20th June
Do you know the origin of the trademark mouse?
Apparently the origin of the mouse as the famous Yorkshire man’s mark was almost in the way of being an accident. He was carving a large cornice for a screen with a fellow carver who remarked he was as poor as a church mouse. Robert Thompson promptly carved a mouse on the screen and henceforth the mouse became his trademark.
A collection of Mr Kenneth John William Watts Oils
Local artist Mr Kenneth John William Watts was born in 1932 in Forest Hill, New Addington, London. He spent his national service in Kenya staying in the army until the late 1950’s when he made his move to the North East. After moving to Jarrow Kenneth Watts started capturing the street scenes of the local area and created minutely detailed paintings of nearby streets. His love of drawing developed at a very young age; he briefly attended drawing classes at night school in his teens but was mostly self-taught. He started to paint the fast-changing townscapes of Jarrow and surrounding areas in the early 1960’s developing his technique & skills as he worked. In the late 60’s and early 70’s Kenneth Watts had a deep involvement in the Jarrow Art Group and was instrumental in organising exhibitions.
He then went on to set up the Bede Gallery with Vince Rea and painted a huge mural in Sunderland; as well as having many major exhibitions, including London’s Prestigious Serpentine Gallery.
In later years he attended Sunderland University fulfilling his dream of obtaining a first-class Fine Arts degree which he saw as recognition by the establishment. Some of Kenneth Watts paintings which will be auctioned on the 6th June, have their roots in sixties pop art and gradually become more complex and technical through the years, include a study of the old Jarrow railway station and a striking painting on the former mineral line signal box between Jarrow and Hebburn. In 2014 in the middle of his Master’s degree he became unwell, sadly passing away before it was finished.
Gibson Les Paul Guitar and Case
A 197 Gibson Les Paul guitar and case sold by the Gibson corporation in 1952 the Gibson Les Paul is a solid body electric guitar.
A collection of Egyptian Artifacts
A collection of Egyptian Artifacts, accompanied with certificates, dated 1945 by M. A. Mansoor, a Cairo antiques dealer.
Jean Baptiste Vuillaume a Paris
A cello bearing paper label ‘Jean Baptiste Vuillaume a Paris, 3 Rue Demours-Ternes’. Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume 1798-1875 was a French luthier, businessman, inventor and winner of many awards.
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator is a children’s book by British author Roald Dahl. It is the sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, continuing the story of young Charlie Bucket and chocolatier Willy Wonka as they travel in the Great Glass Elevator.
Jarrow artist’s paintings
The work of an artist who captured images of Jarrow and surrounding areas in a series of detailed paintings is to go under the hammer in Newcastle area
Three Continental novelty clown porcelain match holders.
Three Continental novelty clown porcelain match holders by Martin Brothers at Boldon Auction Galleries
Two Martin Brothers Stoneware
Two Martin Brothers stoneware grotesque bird jars and covers, by Robert Wallace Martin in Newcastle
Narwhal tusk
This impressive Antique Narwhal tusk (Monodon Monoceros) Arctic for Sale by Boldon Auction Galleries
Shelley Princess Shape Tea Set
Shelley Princess Shape Tea Set in a Rare Poppies Pattern in Newcastle
Antique Carriage Clocks
A late 19th century Tiffany and Company of Paris carriage clock, with porcelain enamelled panels to the front and sides, striking action, sold in our Antique and Interiors Sale
F H Ayres Rocking Horses
An F H Ayres rocking horse, stamped ‘Harrods Knightsbridge’ to stand Sold in our General Sale at Boldon Auction Galleries in Newcastle
Famille Rose Vases
A large pair of famille rose vases, decorated with children, on powder blue ground, late 19th century.
Zippo Lighters (150)
A large collection of Zippo windproof lighters (150) for sale at Newcastle Auction Property Galleries
A Painting for Sale by Norman Cornish
The paintings of North East artist Norman Cornish for Sale in Newcastle at Boldon Auction
Oriental Teapot
This fantastic blue and white oriental teapot for sale in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Marklin Steam Engine
Here we have an early 20th Century Marklin Wurttemberg steam engine, with two horizontal boilers, central sliding tin plate divide, a horizontal beam engine and dynamo attached, bears logo and stamped 7.
Chinese Tea Set
A Chinese tea set comprising tea tray, four tea bowls and a teapot at Newcastle Auction Property Galleries
Tuscan Dinner Service Set
A fabulous Tuscan dinner service for Sale in Newcastle at Boldon Auction Galleries
5 Stone Diamond Ring
Browse our collection Antique 5 Stone Diamond Rings at Newcastle Auction Property Galleries
Cello Bow
Cello Bow by Eugene Sartory, Paris – Auction Results for Sale at Newcastle Auction Property Galleries
9ct Gold Football Medal
A 9ct gold football medal awarded to W.Tiffin, ex-Newcastle footballer and Northumberland Football Association and FA Councillor season 1921-2.
Hipkins Patent Single Lever Corkscrew
A Hipkins Patent Single lever corkscrew, stamped C.F Hipkins and son. and a collection of Corkscrews in Newcastle
Brass Carriage Clock
Antique Brass Carriage Clock by Matthew Norman Auction for Sale in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Antique Drafting Set
Antique Vintage Rosewood Box Technical Drawing Draughtsman Set in Newcastle
Halloween Bunnykins
Find great deals for Royal Doulton Bunnykins Halloween Figurine in Newcastle
Tanjore Painting
Tanjore Painting Auction for Sale at Newcastle Auction Property Galleries
Glazed Ceramic Horses
These horses have the orange brown glaze and will be offered for Auction on the 18th of October (Antique and Interiors Sale).
Betty Boop Figurines
Betty Boop Figurines Waitress for Sale Auction in Newcastle
Antique Ceramic Saucers
Antique Ceramic Saucers for Sale at Online Auction in Newcastle
Bronze Star Medal Grouping
Bronze Star Medal Grouping for Sale at Online Auction in Newcastle
Ceramic Penguin Figurines
Ceramic Penguin Figurines Vintage Collectibles for Sale in Newcastlea and Surrounding Areas
European Herring Gull Figurine
Ceramic European Herring Gull Pottery Figurine for Sale Auctioneers in Newcastle North East
Minolta SLR Film Camera
Minolta SLR Film Camera Auctions Online in Newcastle
Three Ceramics Pottery Items
A Group of Three Ceramics Pottery Auctions Online in Newcastle
Chipperfields Circus Models Gift Set
Chipperfields Circus Models Gift Set by Corgi Toys in Newcastle North East
Green Glass Decanter
Green Decanter Contemporary Glass for sale Auctions in Newcastle
Isle of Wight Festival 1969
Isle of Wight Festival 1969 Festival Programme by Bob Dylan
Large famille rose vase, decorated with horses and figures, signed to base,39.5cm height. Sold 31st May £900
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