Auction alert: The Contents of a Country House

I do love a ready-made group of vintage items; handbags, copper jelly moulds, antique ironstone. There are so many types of collections from which to choose at the upcoming sale that we’re highlighting today; ironstone jugs, brass candlesticks, galvanised zinc buckets, shoe lasts, pen knives… The lot that jumped out, though, was the large piece by Rosslyn Ruiz – I recognised her work immediately; we once owned a similar piece – but it was orange.

To The Manor Born, The Contents of a Country House and Much Much More! takes place at John Rolfe Auctions in Tetbury, Gloucestershire. It’s scheduled for Saturday 21^st October 2023, from 10am. In total, there are 1249 lots going under the hammer:

Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Silver, Luggage, Ceramics, Glass, Treen, Metalware, Walking Sticks and MORE

Bid online at Easy Live Auction (fees apply).

Lot 19: Seiko AKA Alba stainless steel gents ‘Space Watch’

W670-4000, box and instructions in working order
Estimate: £100 – £200

Lot 363: A beautiful 1940s brown snakeskin bag by Mappin & Webb

Hardware in gilt metal with strong clasp opening to the top which opens up to a pale tan suede interior with zip pocket and further two patch pockets.  26 x 19 x 7cm. Handle height 15cm. Suede lining has small pen ink mark towards the base of the bag but otherwise no stains or discolouration
Estimate: £60 – £80

Lot 413: Good terracotta dairy bowl

With yellow glazed interior, 45cm diameter x 23cm high
Estimate: £50 – £80

Lot 417: Collection of seven ironstone jugs

With relief banded decoration, the largest 23cm high, with a further Booths ironstone jelly mould (8)
Estimate: £40 – £80

Lot 481: Four good quality pestle and mortars of varying sizes

Diameter 24cm / 21cm / 18.5cm / 17cm
Estimate: £40 – £60

Lot 597: Four pairs of antique treen boot trees (8)

Estimate: £100 – £150

Lot 687: Stanford’s general map of Great Britain

Laid and rolled on linen for a school room, 115cm x 93cm, together with a similar insect study rolled on linen (2)
Estimate: £30 – £50

Lot 711: 4 vintage birdcages

Estimate: £50 – £80

Lot 1109: Collection of seven vintage galvanised watering cans (7)

Estimate: £40 – £60

Lot 1166: Pair of Herbert Terry angle poise articulated desk lamps

On stepped square bases with stripped and polished finish (2)
Estimate: £200 – £300

Lot 1191: Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen – PH lamp

In red and blue, 50cm diameter
Estimate: £100 – £200

Lot 1220: Cool 1960s rocket floor lamp

With pierced copper shade, 135cm high
Estimate: £60 – £100

Lot 1245: Rosslyn Ruiz (b. 1935)

Large abstract relief on board, signed, 46cm x 121cm, framed
Estimate: £200 – £400

Auction alert: Online 20th Century Retro Interior Design Auction

The upcoming Online 20^th Century Retro Interior Design Auction is being held by East Bristol Auctions. There will be 202 lots in the sale.

Quite a few of the lots have caught our eye; we’ve highlighted some below. There are some original mid-century modern items, in our experience, that will always be snapped up. Anglepoise lamps, Ladderax modular shelving and Whitefriars glass are all extremely popular.

The timed auction is being run completely online between the following dates & times:

Started: 12^th July 2022, 12 noon
Ends: 24^th July 2022, 8pm

If you plan on bidding via East Bristol Auctions’ own website, their additional charges (on top of the hammer price) are as follows:

Buyer’s premium: 19%
Online commission: 3%

Online bidding is also available at Invaluable, Live Auctioneers and The Saleroom. Check each of their websites for their individual fees and charges.

International packing & shipping is offered by the auction house on all lots.

Lot 16: HERBERT TERRY MODEL 1227 – PRE WAR ANGLEPOISE LAMP
A vintage pre war Anglepoise table / desk lamp light having a cream paint finish. Features a solid cast two tiered painted base ‘The Anglepoise – Made by Herbert Terry & Sons’ to the front of the fork. The original conical shade with cooling holes along the back. Fully extended measures approx; 92cm tall.
Estimate: £50 – £80

Lot 25: MID CENTURY DANISH TEAK METAMORPHIC SEWING TABLE
A retro mid 20^th Century Danish teak and wicker metamorphic sewing table having a single drop-leaf sliding top with single fitted drawer below with recessed handles. Below a wicker pull out basket section with all raised upon straight tapering supports. Measures approx; 64cm x 62cm x 43cm.
Estimate: £100 – £200

Lot 99: VINTAGE MID 20^TH CENTURY RAILWAY / INDUSTRIAL TROLLEY
A vintage mid 20^th Century railway / industrial luggage trolley having tubular metal frame supported turned oak handles to each end. Slatted base with all raised on a iron base with iron wheels. A good example. Measures approx; 99cm x 94cm x 43cm.
Estimate: £60 – £80

Lot 180: BERTRAND BALAS FOR RAAK – SPRINGFONTEIN LIGHT – 1970s CEILING LIGHT
Bertrand Balas for Raak of Amsterdam – Fountain / Springfontein Light – An original 1970s brushed aluminium hanging ceiling pendant light. The split shade effect forcing the light swirling up and being concentrated down at the same time. Measures approx; 33cm x 35cm diameter.
Estimate: £100 – £200

Lot 239: WHITE & NEWTON – 60s TEAK WOOD TWO TIER COCKTAIL TROLLEY
White & Newton – A retro 1960s teak wood two tier cocktail drinks / tea trolley having removable trays and a raised bar handle to one side, all supported by spindle legs and raised on castors. Applied makers plaque to the underside of the top tray. Measures approx; 76cm x 64cm x 44cm.
Estimate: £50 – £80

Lot 248: WHITEFRIARS – THREE MID CENTURY STUDIO ART GLASSWARES
Whitefriars – A collection of three retro mid 20^th Century designer studio art glassware in ruby red to include a Knobbly bowl and a Bubble controlled example. Together with vase having a waited neck and boulbs body. No signs of visible damage. Vase measures approx; 23cm x 13cm diameter.
Estimate: £30 – £50

Lot 255: LATE 20^TH CENTURY HANGING WICKER EGG CHAIR AND STAND
A retro late 20^th Century hanging basket chair / pendulum chair of wicker construction. The pierced egg shape form chair hanging from a metal hook atop the main support attaching to a metal stand. The stand terminating into a rounded tubular base. Measures approx; 183cm x 103cm.
Estimate: £100 – £200

Lot 260: ROBERT HEAL – LADDERAX – THREE BAY TEAK MODULAR WALL UNIT
Robert Heal – Staples – Ladderax – An original retro vintage 20^th Century teak wood modular three bay modular wall unit comprising of four white metal painted upright supports with a series of adjustable shelves, sliding door cupboard, full front bureau section and chest of three drawers all with brass supports. Measures approx; 163cm x 273cm x 36cm.
Estimate: £300 – £500

Lot 586: RETRO HANGING CEILING LIGHT / CHANDELIER
A retro 20^th Century hanging ceiling light / chandelier having a thick central chrome column with a series of five further column supported by shaped arms with each having domed shades. Ceiling bracket to the top. Sold as untested by ourselves. Measures approx; 87cm x 55cm.
Estimate: £200 – £300

Lot 605: GUY ROGERS – LARGE MID CENTURY TEAK FRAMED SOFA / DAYBED
George Fejer & Eric Pamphilon – Guy Rogers – A large retro 20^th Century Designer three seater sofa settee / daybed having a teak wood frame with shaped armrests with all raised on tapering supports. Light purple fabric upholstery. Wear commensurate with age. Measures approx; 70cm x 200cm x 83cm.
Estimate: £200 – £300

Lot 632: P. B. COW & COMPANY LTD – AVIATION – ALUMINIUM-CLAD DRESSING TABLE
P. B. Cow & Company – Hunting Aviation Ltd – A retro 20th Century Art Deco aluminium-clad Basildon Bedroom Furniture dressing table desk of twin pedestal form having a central kneehole recess flanked by three banks of drawers to each side. Each drawer with bakelite handles. Makers label present. Wear commensurate with age and loose mirror. Measures approx; 128cm x 108cm x 54cm. Further parts of the bedroom suite in the following lots.
Estimate: £80 – £120

Box fresh!

We’ve had lots of these classic Herbert Terry Anglepoise lamps over the years, but we’ve never had a box fresh example before. In fact, we’ve never seen an original box until now.

The earlier, stepped-base Anglepoise lamps have firm followers, but this early 1970s version also has devoted fans… and, along with the very similar 1960s Model 75, it’s probably our favourite shape. This site will show you the various Terry-designed Anglepoise lamps available to hunt out – or help you date your own vintage Anglepoise.

This Model 90 is available in a variety of colourways. As you can see from the packaging, it’s mushroom grey in this case.

Some people like their vintage homewares with a bit of wear & tear – others prefer to search out pristine examples.

If you’re the latter, this could be the lamp for you… fully working, and hidden away for 40 years. We can’t guarantee it’s unused, but it certainly looks it!

Forthcoming Attractions: Early October 2015

Here’s a selection of this week’s homewares buys – they have a very antique feel to them, it has to be said.

We’ll start with the small chair. It’s a 19th century child’s low-back Windsor dating from about 1820. It’s a little tired and dusty, but will clean and wax beautifully. A great little buy!

We’re still in the 19th century with these two pieces of kitchenalia. First, a Victorian bread board…

…this one has lovely carved decoration around the rim – leaves… or possibly feathers.

And then a lidded metal spice tin dating from the same period.

It has compartments for the different flavourings. It would have been things like nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and pepper in those days… but the world’s your oyster.

This old shop counter would make a wonderful kitchen piece itself. It has the original internal fittings which make fantastic spice drawers. The coin scoops for loose spices and the compartments for packets etc.

Just to prove we’ve not turned our back on the 1960s, we’ve got these two classic items from the period… an orange Herbert Terry Anglepoise lamp – and the Carltonware princess money box designed by Vivienne Brennan. Along with the small green stool (yes, you’ve guessed it – Victorian), they certainly add a splash of colour to the group.

As always, the items will be split between our web shop and antiques centre space. Drop us a line if you’ve got any questions about them.

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