A spectacular life-size silver fox, modelled in the late 19th century by famed Victorian taxidermist James Rowland Ward, will be offered for sale with an estimate of £25,000-35,000 (all figures exclude buyer's premium). The model was presented to Sir Bache Cunard, legendary huntsman and scion of the Cunard shipping family, as a testimonial for his services to hunting in South Leicestershire and was paid for by subscription by members of his hunt.
In a superb offering of watches in the sale is an interesting selection of vintage pieces, with early and rare examples. The earliest wristwatch in the sale is a good Rolex: 18 Carat Two-Coloured Gold ‘Prince Brancard’ Watch (ref: 971) dating from the 1930s (estimate: £4,000-5,000). One of the rarest watches is a 1951 Omega: 14 Carat Rose Gold ‘Museum Cosmic’ Triple Calendar Moonphase Wristwatch (ref:3944) (estimate: £14,000-16,000). Reference 3944 was the first watch in Omega’s Cosmic line; it was made in three different metals, rose gold like the present example, being the rarest.
Period jewellery in the sale is led by a dazzling Art Deco Diamond Double Clip Brooch by Le Roy et Fils Ltd (estimate: £5,000-7,000). There is also a good offering of impressive rings in the sale, most notably a Diamond Cluster Ring (estimate: £15,000-20,000). Modernist jewellery is also a strong feature, with a good selection on offer by the likes of Leo de Vroomen, Andrew Grima, Alan Gard, Thomas A Payne and Kutchinsky.
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Sunday 10 November to Friday 15 November 11am-4pm and morning of the sale from 8am
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Name: Jeffrey Lassaline
Email: jeffrey.lassaline@tennants-ltd.co.uk
Name: Adam Wasdell
Email: adam.wasdell@tennants-ltd.co.uk
Name: Jess Fall
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Lot 2002
A George II Silver Coffee-Pot by Ann Craig and John Neville, London, 1742
Lot 2004
A George III Silver Coffee-Pot by Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, London, 1763
Lot 2005
A Pair of George III Silver Sauceboats by Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, London, 1769
Lot 2009
A George II Irish Silver Salver Maker's Mark HC, Dublin, Circa 1740
Lot 2010
A George III Silver Tankard Maker's Mark Perhaps WJ or WT, London, 1766
Lot 2011
A George I Silver Mug by William Spackman, London 1721, Britannia Standard
Lot 2012
A George III Silver Two-Handled Cup by Duncan Urquhart and Naphtali Hart, London, 1796
Lot 2014
A Set of Four George III Scottish Silver Beakers Maker's Mark RR, Edinburgh, 1816
Lot 2017
A George III Silver Teapot by Duncan Urquhart and Naphtali Hart, London, 1792
Lot 2018
A George III Silver Teapot by Samuel Wheatley and John Evans, London, 1810
Lot 2019
A George III Silver Coffee-Biggin by Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard, London, 1812
Lot 2020
A George III Silver Two-Light Candelabrum by Luke Proctor and Co., Sheffield, Circa 1790
Lot 2022
A George III Provincial Silver Waiter by Robert Cattle and James Barber, York, 1807
Lot 2024
A Charles I Provincial Parcel-Gilt Silver Apostle-Spoon by James Birkby, Hull, Circa 1650
Lot 2026
A Charles I Provincial Silver Apostle-Spoon Probably by Robert Robinson, Hull, Circa 1620
Lot 2027
A George I Provincial Silver Trefid-Spoon Maker's Mark Lacking, Exeter, 1715
Lot 2033
A George III Scottish Silver Basting-Spoon by Robert Wilson, Edinburgh, 1799
Lot 2037
A Victorian Silver Table-Service Mostly by Walker and Hall, Sheffield, Mostly 1899
Lot 2040
An Elizabeth II Silver Table-Service by Walker and Hall, Sheffield, 1965
Lot 2041
A Dutch Silver Table-Service by J. M. Van Kempen and Zoon, Voorschoten, 1901
Lot 2043
A Elizabeth II Silver Table-Service by Carrs, Sheffield, Mostly 1998
Lot 2046
A George I Silver Snuff-Box Maker's Mark H?, Possibly Provincial, Circa 1720
Lot 2049
A Victorian Silver Vinaigrette by Edward Smith, Birmingham, Probably 1845
Lot 2055
An Italian Gold and Tortoiseshell Cased Etui Probably Naples, 18th Century
Lot 2061
A George III Gold-Mounted Tortoiseshell Double Snuff-Box Apparently Unmarked, Circa 1800
Lot 2062
A George V Gold ‘Belvoir’ Cigarette-Case by B. H. Britton and Sons, Birmingham, 1933, 9ct
Lot 2064
A Louis XVI Silver Coffee-Pot by Jean-Charles Roquillet-Desnoyers, Paris, Probably 1786
Lot 2075
A Four-Piece Victorian Silver Tea-Service by John Aldwinckle and Thomas Slater, London, 1888
Lot 2076
A George V Silver Tray by John and William F. Deakin, Sheffield, 1929
Lot 2080
A Victorian Scottish Silver Bowl by Hamilton and Inches, Edinburgh, 1894
Lot 2086
A Victorian Silver-Mounted Spirit-Flask by Sampson Mordan and Co., London, 1890
Lot 2087
A Pair of Victorian Silver Candlesticks by Hayes Brothers, Birmingham, 1896
Lot 2088
A Pair of Edward VII Silver Candlesticks by David and Maurice Davis, Sheffield, 1903
Lot 2089
An Edward VII Silver Tea-Caddy by Thomas Bradbury and Sons, London, 1902
Lot 2090
A George V Silver Two-Handled Cup by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Ltd., London, 1917
Lot 2091
A George V Silver and Enamel Freedom-Casket by Deakin and Francis, Birmingham, 1933
Lot 2094
A Pair of George V Silver Porringers by Robert Edgar Stone, London, 1934
Lot 2095
A George V Silver Salver by Thomas Bradbury and Sons Ltd., London, 1916