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Auction Alert: Antiques and Interiors – A Two Day Sale

Riihimaki cog glass vase and others

An Antiques and Interiors – A Two Day Sale is to be held by Fieldings Auctioneers in Stourbridge, West Midlands. It takes place on 17th & 18th Aug 2023 from 9:30am. A total of 1,023 lots come under the hammer over the two days:

Day 1: Lots 1-461

• Jewellery 1-220
• Silver 221-288
• Watches 289-320
• Collectables 321-418
• Militaria and Medals 419-441
• Books 442-461

Day 2: Lots 462-1019

• Pottery/Ceramics 462-547
• Watercolour and Oil Paintings 548-586
• Whitefriars Glass 587-611
• Glass 612-951
• Furniture 952-1019

In the main, we’re concentrating on day two and the art glass for sale. In addition to lots containing Whitefriars Glass vases, there’s a large number of original Whitefriars illustrations – rare survivors!

The lot I’d choose to take home? The antique glass bird feeder – it’s exquisite!

Bid in person on the day or online via EasyLiveAuction or The Saleroom (additional fees apply).

We offer a limited packing service within the U.K. only and at the auctioneer’s discretion. For information please contact us. All liabilities are with the buyer. We do not pack or ship any fragile items including pottery, porcelain, glassware, paintings, arms or weaponry.

Loose cut and polished amethyst stones

Lot 105: A parcel lot of loose cut and polished amethyst stones

To include emerald, oval, round and cabochon cut examples, largest 22mm x 15mm x 11mm approximately 19ct. (47)
Estimate: £100 – £150

19th Century soft white marble pestle and mortar

Lot 381: A 19th Century soft white marble pestle and mortar

Turned pine handle, width 29cm.
Estimate: £40 – £60

 

Lot 604: A collection of Whitefriars workshop illustrated working boards

And a prepatory drawing in pencil on paper for Knobbly range vases designed by William Wilson and Harry Dyer, and Ray Annenberg, to include 9842, 9843, 9846, 9609, 9610, 9612, 9608, and 9844, various sizes. (6)
Estimate: £60 -£80

Whitefriars Knobbly range vase designed by William Wilson and Harry Dyer

Lot 635: A Whitefriars Knobbly range vase

Designed by William Wilson and Harry Dyer. Pattern number 9610 in Kingfisher Blue, height 19cm.
Estimate: £30 – £50

Late 18th Century / early 19th Century glass bird feeder

Lot 709: A late 18th Century to early 19th Century glass bird feeder

Possibly Bristol, the spherical top above a tapered ovoid body with applied seed pan, height 13cm.
Estimate: £30 – £50

Goran Warff Kosta sculptural glass candle holder

Lot 754: A later 20th Century Kosta sculptural glass candle holder

Designed by Goran Warff, of ovoid form with a stepped textural upper body, engraved signature and numbered 67513, height 16cm.
Estimate: £30 – £50

Mdina Africa Lollipop bottle vase

Lot 763: A large Mdina Africa Lollipop bottle vase

Of compressed ovoid form with tall tapered and flared neck, decorated internally with patchwork coloured squares in cinnamon, green, yellow and opal, all cased in clear, retains original label, signed to base, height 40cm, together with a similar small dish with frilled rim in the same design, diameter 17cm. (2)
Estimate: £70 – £100

3 teal glass vases

Lot 783: A later 20th Century Dartington Crystal glass vase

Of sleeve form cased in clear crystal over teal and frosted with arched panels to the exterior, height 26cm, together with a Czech pressed glass vase and a blow moulded example with dimple decoration to a graduated blue ground. (3)
Estimate: £80 – £120

Riihimaki cog glass vase and others

Lot 796: A Riihimaki cog glass vase

Designed by Tamara Aladin, of stepped cylinder form all in a ruby ground cased in clear, together with another cog vase in blue and an Alsterfore vase internally decorated in opal and cased in citron, tallest height 28cm. (3)
Estimate: £60 – £80

Oiva Toikka blown and overlaid glass figure of a stylised duck

Lot 836: A contemporary Oiva Toikka blown and overlaid glass figure of a stylised duck

With brown speckled finish, engraved mark ‘O Toikka, Nautajari’, length 20.5cm.
Estimate: £120 – £150

Whitefriars Random Strap vase

Lot 838: A Whitefriars Random Strap vase

Designed by Geoffrey Baxter, pattern number 9799, decorated with Tangerine strapping over Tangerine ground, height 18cm.
Estimate: £80 – £120

A collection of Edwardian and Art Deco scent bottles

Lot 892: A collection of Edwardian and Art Deco scent bottles

To include English cut crystal and Bohemian examples with heavily cut decoration, white metal and silver mounts and large fan form stoppers. (7)
Estimate: £50 – £80

Designer Desire: Vicke Lindstrand

Montage of Vicke Lindstrand designs

Vicke (Viktor) Lindstrand (1904-1983) was a prominent 20th century Swedish glass artist, illustrator, textile artist and ceramic designer.

Vicke Lindstrand worked as a designer at Orrefors from 1928 until 1941 during which time his work was exhibited at the Stockholmsutställningen and Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne. His iconic Mingus martini pitcher from 1934, is still produced by the company to this day.

Lindstrand became artistic director at Upsala-Ekeby from 1942-50, after which he left to go to Kosta in the same capacity until 1973.

As well as studio glass and ceramics, Lindstrand created a number of monumental public artworks (two of which can be seen in our montage, above) including Grön eld in Umeå (1970), Prisma in Norrköping (1973) and Legend i Glas in Växjö (1978).

Vicke Lindstrand on the Periphery. Mid-Twentieth Century Swedish Design and the Reception of Vicke Lindstrand by Mark Ian Jones was published in 2016. Copies are currently available from Biblio and Book Depository.

Find original examples of his work at auction and for sale on online outlets such as 1st Dibs and Etsy.

Portrait of Vicke Lindstrandcredit

Additional image credits:
1st Dibs | Bukowskis

Auction alert: 20th Century Design sale

ALESSI electric kettle for Philips, type HD2001/A

Burstow & Hewett – who are located in Battle, East Sussex – are holding their 20th Century Design sale on the 22nd September 2022 from 10am.

We featured Burstow & Hewett earlier this year and here they are once again. They really do sell the best quality mid century modern furniture, homewares and accessories.

There’s a buyer’s premium and internet surcharge of 24% inc. VAT on top of the winning bid amount. Online bidding is also available via the EasyLiveAuction and The Saleroom websites. Check their websites for additional charges.

HANS BATTRUD, a set of 6 Scandia bent wood dining chairs

Lot 1502: HANS BATTRUD, a set of 6 Scandia bent wood dining chairs, height 93cm
Pitting to leg frames, some wear to rubber feet consistent with age and use, no labels.
Estimate: £500 – £800

ALESSI electric kettle for Philips, type HD2001/A

Lot 1504: An ALESSI electric kettle for Philips, type HD2001/A, in original box
Unused condition, in original box with wrapping and papers.
Estimate: £60 – £100

A mid-century Digitor alarm clock

Lot 1506: A mid-century Digitor alarm clock, width 10cm
Some paint chips to face, working order.
Estimate: £30 – £50

VICKE LINDSTRAND for Kosta, a rare large size ruby red Zebra vase

Lot 1515: VICKE LINDSTRAND for Kosta, a rare large size ruby red Zebra vase
Circa 1955, numbered LH1114, height 21cm. Good condition, no chips, cracks or restoration. Originally sold by the Swedish design store Wettergens.
Estimate: £600 – £800

TONY CRAGG, a designer trowel for Homebase in 2000, in partnership with Tate Gallery "At Home with Art"

Lot 1522: TONY CRAGG, a designer trowel for Homebase in 2000
In partnership with Tate Gallery “At Home with Art”, in original box. Good condition, box has tears to lid.
Estimate: £30 – £50

JULIETTE BELARTI, a tile topped coffee table, on brushed steel frame

Lot 1523: JULIETTE BELARTI, a tile topped coffee table
On brushed steel frame, signed tile, H 38 x 109 x 66cm. Good condition, no chips or cracks to tiles.
Estimate: £150 – £250

A mid-century design bolt of cotton fabric, with cactus and watermelon design

Lot 1535: A mid-century design bolt of cotton fabric, with cactus and watermelon design
Together with another panel (88x 235cm). Good condition.
Estimate: £60 – £100

A mid-century teak and cork table lamp

Lot 1544: A mid-century teak and cork table lamp
With new hesian (sic) shade, overall height 75cm. Good overall condition, untested.
Estimate: £60 – £80

A Staples Ladderax mid-century shelving unit

Lot 1595: A Staples Ladderax mid-century shelving unit
With single door wardrobe and 4 shelves, W124cm, H201cm, overall depth 42cm. Supports have been overpainted, chips and marks to shelving and wardrobe sections more evident on underside of shelving.
Estimate: £150 – £250

Peill and Putzler 1970s glass table lamp

Lot 1619: Peill and Putzler, Germany, a 1970s glass table lamp
With makers label, H 27cm x dia 35cm. Very good condition
Estimate: £150 – £250

CHARLOTTE PERRIAND, mid-century Les Arcs leather and chrome chair

Lot 1597: CHARLOTTE PERRIAND, France, a mid-century Les Arcs leather and chrome chair
Height 81cm. Good original condition, pitting to frame and marking to leather.
Estimate: £250 – £350

GIO PONTI for Uffici Montecatini by Parma Antonio and Figli

Lot 1616: GIO PONTI for Uffici Montecatini by Parma Antonio and Figli, Italy, a pair of tubular steel side chairs
Circa 1936, height 82cm.

ROBERT WELCH, a rare original 1960s lustre enamelled cast iron Sun dish or charger

Lot 1627: ROBERT WELCH, a rare original 1960s lustre enamelled cast iron Sun dish or charger
Diameter 30cm. Good original condition, some surface marking.
Estimate: £100 – £150

LOUIS POULSEN for Poul Henningsen aluminium pendant lamp

Lot 1658: LOUIS POULSON (sic) for Poul Henningsen aluminium pendant lamp
Shade diameter 50cm. Good condition, recently rewired and tested.
Estimate: £200 – £300