Auction alert: Winter Fine Art Catalogue Sale

18TH CENTURY OAK CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR

The Winter Fine Art Catalogue Sale will be held by Hutchinson Scott Auctioneers, who are located in Skipton, North Yorkshire.

Browsing through their catalogue, there are some super lots; many unusual and rare finds. Items span the years; from a 20th century Whitefriars vase to an 18th century child’s rocking chair.

There’ll be 1,203 lots up for sale across three days:

• Day 1 – Lot: 1 to 429 – Wednesday 30th November 2022, 9:30am
• Day 2 – Lot: 430 to 797 – Thursday 1st December 2022, 9:30am
• Day 3 – Lot: 798 to 1203 – Friday 2nd December 2022, 9:30am

We’ve picked out eleven of our favourite items. There’s an pair of exquisite cufflinks made by Fabergé (for that notorious “man who has everything”), a pair of bat sconces that would look perfect on the wall of a Gothic themed hallway and an exceptional lay figure that has an estimate of 4-6 thousand that we think will sell for much more.

Hutchinson Scott clearly sets out their shipping policy and the various methods of, and charges for, bidding online:

A buyers premium of 25% plus VAT at the standard rate will be added to the hammer price. VAT at the current rate is payable on the buyers premium in all cases.
We have live auctions allowing the buyer to bid on the internet as the sale is in progress. This is done through the-saleroom.com (4.95% + VAT Surcharge), invaluable.com (5% Surcharge), easyliveauction.co.uk (£3 Flat rate) or liveauctioneers.com (5% Surcharge) if you are interested in bidding please visit their site and register. Alternatively bid directly with us for a 0% surcharge.

Contact us for a bespoke shipping quote. Tel: 01756 798 333 Email: sales@hutchinsonscott.co.uk If we are unable to fulfil your delivery we can recommend a select range of antique couriers in the UK.

20TH CENTURY WHITEFRIARS SMOKED GLASS 'DRUNKEN BRICKLAYER' VASE

Lot 1: A 20TH CENTURY WHITEFRIARS SMOKED GLASS ‘DRUNKEN BRICKLAYER’ VASE
Estimate: £80 – £120

A PAIR OF 14CT GOLD GUILLOCHE ENAMEL DIAMOND AND RUBY CUFFLINKS IN HOLLY WOOD BOX MARKED FABERGÉ

Lot 270: A PAIR OF 14CT GOLD GUILLOCHE ENAMEL DIAMOND AND RUBY CUFFLINKS IN HOLLY WOOD BOX MARKED FABERGÉ
The crown centres set with cabochon rubies and rose cut diamonds on an enamel ground with diamond border linked by chain to a reeded bar with diamond ribbon, hallmarked 56 and workmaster initials AH, total weight 18.7g
Estimate: £2,000 – £3,000

A PAIR OF BRONZE HANGING BAT WALL SCONCES AFTER WILLIAM TONKS & SONS FOR LIBERTY

Lot 529: A PAIR OF BRONZE HANGING BAT WALL SCONCES AFTER WILLIAM TONKS & SONS FOR LIBERTY
Designed at the Keswick School of Industrial Arts the stylised bats holding a simulated vine with two sconces with removable drip trays, the reverse inscribed ‘LIBERTY, RD.156710’ (35cm high)
Estimate: £1,000 – £1,500

HARDY BROS. ALNWICK. A 19TH CENTURY TAN LEATHER FLY FISHING REEL BAG

Lot 652: HARDY BROS. ALNWICK. A 19TH CENTURY TAN LEATHER FLY FISHING REEL BAG
With tooled edging and straps; initialed J.F.B.P. and stamped Hardy Bros Alnwick. (52cm wide, 33.5cm deep, 24cm high)
Estimate: £300 – £500

TWO LATE 19TH CENTURY/EARLY 20TH CENTURY BERGMAN STYLE COLD PAINTED ANIMALIER BRONZE PAPER CLIP AND SCULPTURE OF LIZARDS

Lot 664: TWO LATE 19TH CENTURY/EARLY 20TH CENTURY BERGMAN STYLE COLD PAINTED ANIMALIER BRONZE PAPER CLIP AND SCULPTURE OF LIZARDS
One set with a miniature fly on its tail (15cm and 7.5cm overall)
Estimate: £200 – £300

AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY TRAVELLING CAMPAIGN CUTLERY SET

Lot 676: AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY TRAVELLING CAMPAIGN CUTLERY SET
Comprising a folding knife, fork and spoon with bone handles in a fitted cylindrical leather case. (11cm high)
Estimate: £100 – £200

19TH CENTURY LIFE SIZE WOODEN LAY FIGURE

Lot 710: A 19TH CENTURY LIFE SIZE WOODEN LAY FIGURE
With articulated limbs having good colour and patina. (155cm high)
Estimate: £4,000 – £6,000

19TH CENTURY CAST IRON STRONG BOX

Lot 734: A 19TH CENTURY CAST IRON STRONG BOX
With riveted body and coat of arms to the front – in working condition with key. (42cm wide, 30cm deep, 25cm high)
Estimate: £400 – £600

18TH CENTURY OAK CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR

Lot 1116: AN 18TH CENTURY OAK CHILD’S ROCKING CHAIR
With shaped back, sides and cutout handle slot; the rockers fronted by a shaped apron, with later tray
Estimate: £150 – £250

A GEORGIAN OVAL COOPERED BRASS BOUND WALNUT PLANTER/WINE COOLER

Lot 1189: A GEORGIAN OVAL COOPERED BRASS BOUND WALNUT PLANTER/WINE COOLER
With axe drop side handles and lift out liner (56cm wide, 32cm deep, 17cm high)
Estimate: £200 – £300

Keelham Farm Shop

Keelham Farm Shop entrance

We had a lovely drive over to Skipton today to visit Keelham Farm Shop.

Keelham Farm Shop in Skipton

We saw the shop on television at the weekend on the Countryfile programme. We were really taken with the Huddersfield-produced halloumi that was featured.

Keelham Farm Shop floor, Skipton

So we decided to go buy some of that – and see what else was on offer. We filled a trolley with all manner of deliciousness!

Coffee shop upstairs in Keelham Farm Shop, Skipton

There’s also a large, buzzing ground floor restaurant and mezzanine café with a vintage industrial vibe – now bedecked in its Christmas decorations.

Adelle in the Keelham Farm Shop coffee shop

We found a Hygge-friendly corner! Adelle had a cute little penguin to keep her company while relaxing with a cup of coffee and slice of carrot cake.

Stairway looking down on to the shop floor of Keelham Farm Shop, Skipton

We bought quite a selection of (mainly) Yorkshire produced food & drink… including two types of the Halloumi (or Haloum! – as they call it). A mint variety and a fiery chilli. Justin bought himself a pork pie – he always judges and establishment by its pork pies. To be honest, he bought four different kinds of pie! As well as bread, cheeses, soups, ales, biscuits and puddings.

Selection of (mainly) Yorkshire produced food & drink | H is for Home

We’ve been sampling items for both lunch and dinner – they’ve all got top marks so far! We’ll be making a return trip very soon as we really like Skipton anyway – and this shop is just one more good reason to go.