Auction alert: The Contents of a Country House

Four pairs of antique treen boot trees

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 21st 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).

Seiko AKA Alba stainless steel gents 'Space Watch'

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

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

Beautiful 1940s brown snakeskin bag by Mappin & Webb

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

Good terracotta dairy bowl

Lot 413: Good terracotta dairy bowl

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

Collection of seven ironstone jugs

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

Four good quality pestle and mortars of varying sizes

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

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

Four pairs of antique treen boot trees

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

Estimate: £100 – £150

Stanford's general map of Great Britain together with a similar insect study

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

4 vintage birdcages

Lot 711: 4 vintage birdcages

Estimate: £50 – £80

Collection of seven vintage galvanised watering cans

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

Estimate: £40 – £60

Pair of Herbert Terry angle poise articulated desk lamps

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

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

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen - PH lamp

Lot 1191: Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen – PH lamp

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

Cool 1960s rocket floor lamp with pierced copper shade

Lot 1220: Cool 1960s rocket floor lamp

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

Rosslyn Ruiz: large abstract relief on board

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

ROBERT HEAL - LADDERAX - THREE BAY TEAK MODULAR WALL UNIT

The upcoming Online 20th 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: 12th July 2022, 12 noon
Ends: 24th 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.

HERBERT TERRY MODEL 1227 - PRE WAR ANGLEPOISE LAMPLot 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

MID CENTURY DANISH TEAK METAMORPHIC SEWING TABLE

Lot 25: MID CENTURY DANISH TEAK METAMORPHIC SEWING TABLE
A retro mid 20th 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

VINTAGE MID 20TH CENTURY RAILWAY / INDUSTRIAL TROLLEY

Lot 99: VINTAGE MID 20TH CENTURY RAILWAY / INDUSTRIAL TROLLEY
A vintage mid 20th 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

BERTRAND BALAS FOR RAAK - SPRINGFONTEIN LIGHT - 1970s CEILING LIGHTLot 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

WHITE & NEWTON - 60s TEAK WOOD TWO TIER COCKTAIL TROLLEYLot 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

WHITEFRIARS - THREE MID CENTURY STUDIO ART GLASSWARESLot 248: WHITEFRIARS – THREE MID CENTURY STUDIO ART GLASSWARES
Whitefriars – A collection of three retro mid 20th 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

LATE 20TH CENTURY HANGING WICKER EGG CHAIR AND STANDLot 255: LATE 20TH CENTURY HANGING WICKER EGG CHAIR AND STAND
A retro late 20th 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

ROBERT HEAL - LADDERAX - THREE BAY TEAK MODULAR WALL UNITLot 260: ROBERT HEAL – LADDERAX – THREE BAY TEAK MODULAR WALL UNIT
Robert Heal – Staples – Ladderax – An original retro vintage 20th 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

RETRO HANGING CEILING LIGHT / CHANDELIERLot 586: RETRO HANGING CEILING LIGHT / CHANDELIER
A retro 20th 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

GUY ROGERS - LARGE MID CENTURY TEAK FRAMED SOFA / DAYBEDLot 605: GUY ROGERS – LARGE MID CENTURY TEAK FRAMED SOFA / DAYBED
George Fejer & Eric Pamphilon – Guy Rogers – A large retro 20th 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

P. B. COW & COMPANY LTD - AVIATION - ALUMINIUM-CLAD DRESSING TABLELot 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!

Vintage Anglepoise lamp and original box | H is for Home

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.

Mint condition, vintage Anglepoise lamp | H is for Home

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.

Box label of mint condition, vintage Anglepoise lamp | H is for Home

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

Mint condition, vintage Anglepoise lamp | H is for Home

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

Name stamp on a vintage Anglepoise lamp | H is for Home

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: Mid-November 2015

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vintage homewares

Here’s a selection of recent buys.

Close up of 'Tina' vintage print by J. H. Lynch

Ladies first, of course – a lovely vintage framed print of ‘Tina’ by J H Lynch. This one’s a very nice copy with original green hessian border.

Two white vintage Herbert Terry designed desk lamps

Two lamps by Herbert Terry & Sons next. The older of the pair, a classic Anglepoise, has the stepped base which is much sought after. It has obvious signs of wear, but we like this finish. Not battered, but loved & used. The other goose-necked lamp dates from the 1960s – we’ve not actually had this model before, but it’s a nice design – perfect for desk or bedside.

large vintage Bitossi bowl in blue, yellow and green

This Bitossi bowl is very attractive. We love the incised and stamped decoration and bold colours – very boho vintage!

Vintage blue and pink art glass vase

More handmade decoration with this glass vase with blue glass trailed over the pink marbled glass. It’s like a boiled sweet and very tactile. There’s an etched makers mark for Mdina glass to the base.

set of blue spotted Worcester Ware place mats

Finally, some vintage place mats. We’ve had this op-art like circle pattern in various shades and mat sizes over the years. They’re very eye-catching and always prove popular.

Selection of vintage purchases from November 2015

As always, the various pieces will be divided between our web shop and antiques centre space. Get in touch if you see anything that takes your fancy.