Auction alert: September Fine Art & Antique auction

Seven Cornishware storage jars

Trevanion & Dean‘s September Fine Art & Antique auction takes place on Wednesday 14th September 2022 from 9am. A total of 761 lots are up for sale, we’ve picked out a dozen below that we like and thought you would too.

There’s a good mix of vintage & antique jewellery, fine art, furniture and other quality collectables. If you’re a James Bond fan, there are a number of 1st edition, hardback books by Ian Fleming. Lots of pretty jewellery – of course, I had to include a little Art Deco something here. I’ve been on the look out for vintage ceramic storage jars; in particular – raisins, currants and sultanas. I can never find a matching trio… but these for sale here are in T G Green’s blue – not a colourway I want. My search continues!

Bid via the Trevanion website where you’ll be charged a buyer’s commission charge of 20% + VAT plus an additional 2% + VAT. Alternatively, you can bid via The Saleroom or EasyLiveAuction. Please check each website for their added bidding fees.
As far as the auction house’s shipping policy goes, this is what they state:

Trevanion Auctioneers offer a limited in-house P&P service for small, non-breakable items during the 2 days following the auction only. We use Royal Mail Special Delivery for goods up to a value of £2000 weighing no more than 2kg.

Art Deco diamond, sapphire and emerald bow brooch

Lot 97: An Art Deco diamond, sapphire and emerald bow brooch
The central round old cut diamond weighing approximately 0.20 – 0.25 carats, bezel set with a bow shaped surround set with old cut diamonds, interspersed by baguette cut sapphires and emeralds, all set in white metal, with hinged and safety loop fastening to reverse, 65mm wide, weight 10.7gms (at fault)
Estimate £300 – £500

Rolls Royce chrome decanter

Lot 152: Classic Stable Ltd Rolls-Royce chrome decanter
In the form of a radiator, ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ mascot fitted to the screw top, label to base numbered ‘RGC B339’, 24.5cm high
Estimate £200 – £300

The geese are getting fat artwork

Lot 263: After Rosemary Myers (British, 20th century), “The geese are getting fat”
Limited edition woodblock print on paper, unsigned, numbered “35/100”, 18cm x 24.5cm, framed and glazed
Estimate £50 – £100

1st edition copy of Ian Fleming's GOLDFINGER

Lot 273: JAMES BOND INTEREST: Fleming (Ian), GOLDFINGER
First edition, first printing, black cloth boards, cover with embossed skull with gold coins to the eyes, gilt title to spine, binding appears to be first state with small additional embossed line to top left of skull, plain white endpapers, original Richard Chopping DJ, unclipped price 15s net, front flap with introductory blurb and Doctor No review, rear flap with reviews for The Diamond Smugglers, back panel with five reviews, Jonathan Cape, London 1959
Estimate £300 – £500

Seven Cornishware storage jars

Lot 340: Seven Cornishware jars and covers by Green & Co Ltd
Of typical blue and white striped design, one each for salt, raisins, sultanas, lump sugar, sago, currants and rice, smallest 14.3cm high, largest 16cm high (7) (at fault)
Estimate £60 – £100

Joan Carrillo terracotta vase

Lot 394: Joan Carrillo (Spanish, b.1948), a terracotta vase
Mid-20th century, of ovoid form with narrow neck and flared rim, textured blue and white banded glaze, incised signature to base, 21cm high
Estimate £80 – £120

Tapio Wirkkala glass vase

Lot 410: Tapio Wirkkala (1915 – 1985) for Iittala, a glass vase
Of waisted cylindrical form with etched reeded detail, engraved signature to base, 13cm high
Estimate £100 – £200

Domed canvas motoring trunk

Lot 458: An early 20th century domed canvas motoring trunk
Applied with tan leather fittings and trim, opening to a removable tray, 59cm H x 69cm W x 51cm D (at fault)
Estimate £60 – £100

Rustic pine dog cart

Lot 465: A rustic pine dog cart
Of typical tapering slatted form, upon an articulated front axle and iron bound spoked wooden wheels, carriage length 80cm, total length 190cm, width 70cm
Estimate £100 – £150

An architectural model of a corner shop

Lot 506: An architectural model of a corner shop
20th century, constructed from plywood with strip wood and beading details, the hinged frontage opening to two floors, 32cm W x 33.5cm D x 59.5cm H
Estimate £60 – £100

Victor V Wilkins for G-Plan 1970s teak oval coffee table

Lot 744: A Victor V Wilkins for G-Plan 1970’s teak oval coffee table
Astro model 8040, 42cm H x 122cm W x 66cm D
Estimate £100 – £200

4 x Harry Bertoia 420 wirework side chairs

Lot 748: Harry Bertoia for Knoll, a set of four black vinyl coated model 420 wirework side chairs
Late 20th/early 21st century, each with a branded seat pad, impressed makers mark to the rear of all chairs, 72cm high (4)
Estimate £400 – £600

Auction alert: The Private Collection of Malcolm Evans of Neath & Navenby: Clocks & Antiques

Amazing Fantasy No.15 published by Marvel Comics

The sale of the Private Collection of Malcolm Evans of Neath & Navenby: Clocks & Antiques takes place on Saturday 27th Aug 2022 from 10am.

Malcolm grew up in a miner’s cottage in Skewen, South Wales and studied for his A Levels by candlelight as his childhood home had no electricity. This deprivation lead to a contrary spirit of generosity as an adult and he loved his British Horological Society pals and sharing his knowledge and skills. His education at Neath Grammar School gave him a passion for science and subsequent medical training at Bristol University lead him to a career in surgery. This lead him to fixing precious things in his spare time and he was a keen horologist for the last 45 years of his life. He amassed a wonderful collection of clocks, watches, tools and antiques and a huge collection of books associated with his passion.

Although the sale contains a huge number of clocks, watches, spare parts and other horology items (of which – we confess – we know very little) there are many other interesting lots.

There’s a copy of the original Marvel comic where Spiderman made his début (shown above). It’s signed by the late Stan Lee and its estimate is an astronomical £30-35… THOUSAND. The original 1962 price was 12 cents – that’s a great return on investment in anyone’s book!

Stamford Auction Rooms’ buyer’s premium stands at 24% inc. VAT. You can bid via their website or via EasyLiveAuction. The latter charge a flat fee of £3.00 or 3% of the final hammer price.

Plywood wine carrier

Lot 143: A plywood wine carrier with strap handle to the top
Estimate: £20 – £30

Two Victorian glass domes

Lot 190: Two Victorian glass domes, one circular the other oval
No base for circular example
Estimate: £40 – £60

pair of antique boot trees

Lot 196: A pair of antique boot trees together with pair of leather gentleman’s boots
Estimate: £50 – £80

Victorian sampler by Ann Foster, Stamford School

Lot 205: Local Interest: A Victorian sampler by Ann Foster Stamford School
Aged 11 years, with a verse from the bible “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth”.
Estimate: £70 – £100

Amazing Fantasy No.15 published by Marvel Comics

Lot 268: Amazing Fantasy No.15 published by Marvel Comics in August 1962
Featuring the first appearance of Spider-Man, signed by Stan Lee to the front cover
Estimate: £30,000 – £35,000

Group of Danish Cylinda Line designed pieces by Arne Jacobson

Lot 296: A group of Danish Cylinda Line designed pieces by Arne Jacobson
To include coffee pot, hot water pot, milk jug and sugar bowl together with a studio pottery lamp base, Royal Copenhagen bowl and Poole pottery bowl
Estimate: £30 – £50

Selection of mid-century Holmegaard glassware

Lot 300: A selection of mid-century Holmguard (sic) glassware
To include beakers, hors d’oeuvre dishes, and glasses
Estimate: £40 – £60

vintage electric childs organ

Lot 321: A vintage electric child’s organ
Possibly made by Magnus together with a push penny board
Estimate: £20 – £30

vintage Dapol Doctor Who Dalek action figure play set

Lot 363: A vintage Dapol Doctor Who Dalek action figure play set in the original box
Estimate: £60 – £90

20th century Maclamp

Lot 438: A 20th Century Maclamp
Adjustable anglepoise desk lamp designed by Terence Conran for Habitat
Estimate: £30 – £50

Wicker picnic baskets

Lot 458: Two wicker picnic baskets
One by Fortnum & Mason, together with a Victorian brass kettle and warming pan
Estimate: £30 – £50

Auction Alert: Ancient Art & Antiquities

EASTERN ROMAN DOUBLE HEADED BRONZE CHALICE, CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

Here at H is for Home, we’re probably best known for selling and writing about mid century modern items. However, we also love antiques and ancient art & antiquities.

This week’s Auction Alert subject is selling a high quality selection of pre-historic, post-classical, Roman and other civilisation relics. There are so many good things, we found it difficult to narrow down lots to highlight here. From a bronze helmet for a baby, to a beautiful rock crystal necklace from the Roman era. From magical Islamic amulets to ancient Greek body armour – many of the items are rare and unique.

They’re all for sale at the upcoming Plakas Auctions‘ Ancient Art & Antiquities sale; 153 lots coming under the hammer on Wednesday 27th July 2022 from 1pm.

Their buyer’s premium is currently set at 25%. You can bid live or leave absentee bids on Plakas LIVE or via their app (with no extra fee on top of the premium).

You may also bid online at EasyLiveAuction – (an additional £3.00 flat fee on registration or 3% commission on the final hammer price) or Invaluable – (please check the commission rate on their website).

Plakas Post Sale Service team can arrange professional delivery and convenient shipping of your purchased items. We offer competitive rates shipping a small pendant to as large as a piece of furniture. We are well informed on all international regulations, Plakas offers a full range of services for our clients, this includes collection, packaging and arranging shipping worldwide.

PROTO ELAMITE COPPER CLOAK OR HAIR PIN, 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.

Lot 29: PROTO ELAMITE COPPER CLOAK OR HAIR PIN, 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
With a floral pattern. Height: 18.5cm
Estimate: £300 – £500

GRECO PERSIAN PERIOD BRONZE LADLE WITH A GOAT HEAD, 400-300 B.C.

Lot 35: A GRECO PERSIAN PERIOD BRONZE LADLE WITH A GOAT HEAD, 400-300 B.C.
Height: 35cm
Estimate: £400 – £600

RARE GREEK MUSCLE BRONZE CUIRASS BODY ARMOR PROBABLY 5TH/4TH CENTURY B.C.

Lot 40: A RARE GREEK MUSCLE BRONZE CUIRASS BODY ARMOR PROBABLY 5TH/4TH CENTURY B.C.
Height: 50cm
Estimate: £10,000 – £15,000

EASTERN ROMAN DOUBLE HEADED BRONZE CHALICE, CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

Lot 47: AN EASTERN ROMAN DOUBLE HEADED BRONZE CHALICE, CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
Height: 13.5cm. Diameter: 7.8cm
Estimate: £7,000 – £9,000

VERY RARE ACADEMIC ELAMITE BRONZE BABY HELMET, CIRCA 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.

Lot 48: A VERY RARE ACADEMIC ELAMITE BRONZE BABY HELMET, CIRCA 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
Diameter: 14.5. Height: 9cm
Estimate: £1,500 – £2,000

PAIR OF ANCIENT GOLD EARRINGS, WESTERN GREECE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

Lot 56: A PAIR OF ANCIENT GOLD EARRINGS, WESTERN GREECE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
Diameter of each earring: 4.5cm
Estimate: £600 – £800

ANATOLIAN MARBLE FEMALE IDOL KILIA TYPE, CIRCA 4500-3500 B.C.

Lot 59: AN ANATOLIAN MARBLE FEMALE IDOL KILIA TYPE, CIRCA 4500-3500 B.C.
Height: 11cm
Estimate: £20,000 – £30,000

MONUMENTAL GHANDARA STANDING BUDDHA SCHIST FIGURE WITH HALO, CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY

Lot 64: A MONUMENTAL GHANDARA STANDING BUDDHA SCHIST FIGURE WITH HALO, CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY
Height: 89cm
Width: 27.5cm
Estimate: £7,000 – £9,000

TWO SILVER MAGICAL ISLAMIC AMULETS

Lot 69: TWO SILVER MAGICAL ISLAMIC AMULETS
Amulet 1 width: 2.5cm. Amulet 2 width: 3cm
Estimate: £150 – £250

THREE QAJAR INLAID COMBS, 19TH CENTURY

Lot 71: THREE QAJAR INLAID COMBS, 19TH CENTURY
Largest: length: 13.5cm, width: 11.5cm
Estimate: £600 – £800

GOLD PENDANT WITH A DEPICTION OF CHRIST WITH A LATIN INSCRIPTION "ICXC" BYZANTINE PERIOD

Lot 79: A GOLD PENDANT WITH A DEPICTION OF CHRIST WITH A LATIN INSCRIPTION “ICXC” BYZANTINE PERIOD
Inscribed in latin “JESUS CHRIST”. Reverse is the standing figure of two angels inscribed. Byzantine period, a relic from a cross. Weight: 25grams. 4.5cm x 3.5cm
Estimate: £4,000 – £6,000

AMETHYST SEATED GOAT AMULET IN THE STYLE OF PTOLEMAIC PERIOD

Lot 90: AN AMETHYST SEATED GOAT AMULET IN THE STYLE OF PTOLEMAIC PERIOD
Height: 2cm. Length: 3cm
Estimate: £300 – £500

EGYPTIAN WHITE GLAZED HIPPOPOTAMUS, NEW KINGDOM PERIOD 1400B.C.

Lot 92: AN EGYPTIAN WHITE GLAZED HIPPOPOTAMUS, NEW KINGDOM PERIOD 1400 B.C.
Length: 8cm. Height: 5cm
Estimate: £2,000 – £3,000

SET OF SOFT STONE MEDIEVAL GAMING PIECES, CIRCA 10TH-12TH CENTURY

Lot 99: A SET OF SOFT STONE MEDIEVAL GAMING PIECES, CIRCA 10TH-12TH CENTURY
16 pieces in total. Height approx of each: 4cm
Estimate: £400 – £600

CUT ROCK CRYSTAL NECKLACE ROMAN OR PARTHIAN PERIOD

Lot 136: A CUT ROCK CRYSTAL NECKLACE ROMAN OR PARTHIAN PERIOD
Inner diameter: 23cm
Estimate: £500 – £700

LARGE CHINESE CHERRY AMBER FOO DOG FIGURE

Lot 144: A LARGE CHINESE CHERRY AMBER FOO DOG FIGURE
Weight: 65g
Estimate: £120 – £160

Auction alerts: Antiques & Collectables sale, Stamford Auction Rooms

Six pairs of late 19th / early 20th century glasses and pince nez

This week, we’re sharing information about the upcoming Antiques & Collectables sale at Stamford Auction Rooms. It happens on Saturday 30th July 2022, from 10am.

There’s an eclectic mix of all sorts; vintage enamel advertising signs, Scandi glass, Belgian studio pottery, beautiful antique brass and more. Everything we’ve picked out below we’d happily give house room… if we had any left!

The buyer’s premium stands at 24% of the hammer price. There’s an added 3% commission if you bid via SARoom LIVE, the auction room’s own online bidding service.

Online bidding is also available via the-saleroom.com and EasyLiveAuction. If you bid via the-saleroom.com you’ll be charged an extra 4.95% on top of the 20% (+VAT)  buyer’s commission. Alternatively, if you bid via EasyLiveAuction you’ll be charged an extra 3% or £3.00 flat fee on top of the 20% (+VAT)  buyer’s commission.

Stamford Auction Rooms Ltd offers a delivery service. Please note that while we offer to post and pack for the convenience of our bidders, most items are uninsurable by the Royal Mail and we take no responsibility whatsoever for the items once they have left our premises.
Prices start at £12 +VAT.
We advise all our clients to use a professional packing service such as Mailboxes Etc. for ceramics/glass/breakables. Please contact the office for more information.

Holmgaard smoky glass mid century ice bucket
Lot 24: A Holmgaard smoky glass mid century ice bucket
With rattan handle and matching brushed steel pair of tongs, engraved Holmgaard 8715 to the base, 16cm high.
Estimate: £40-£60

19th century oil lamp

Lot 28: A 19th century oil lamp
With a light reflective dome over a glass inner shade.
Estimate: £50-£80

French brass antique coffee percolator

Lot 40: A French brass antique coffee percolator
On stand with burner and cover, 25cm high.
Estimate: £20-£40

Ceramic lamp attributed to Georges Pelletier

Lot 63: Attributed to Georges Pelletier (Belgium b.1938): a ceramic lamp
With pierced and applied decoration in the Cubist abstract style, mark not apparent, but may be incised under baize base, 41cm high, complete with original lampshade, 81cm including shade.
Estimate: £600-£800

Castol GTX steel and enamel sign

Lot 78: A Castol GTX steel and enamel sign
30cm by 60cm.
Estimate: £100-£150

Steel and enamel Golden Shred marmalade sign

Lot 79: A steel and enamel Golden Shred marmalade sign
60cm by 40cm
Estimate: £200-£300

Six pairs of late 19th / early 20th century glasses and pince nez

Lot 112: Six pairs of late 19th / early 20th century glasses and pince nez
Together with a leather collar box.
Estimate: £20-£40

A Wall's glass counter top display cabinet

Lot 124: A Wall’s glass counter top display cabinet
Estimate: £120-£150

Le Corbusier style white leather chaise longue

Lot 221: A Le Corbusier style white leather chaise longue
With polished chrome frame base / stand.
Estimate: £800-£1,200