Country House Sale

Lot: 1 to 190 – Friday 16th May, 2025 9.30 GMT (The Selected Contents of Scorborough Lodge from the Estate of Stephen Thornley-Wilson)
Lot: 200 to 490 – Saturday 17th May, 2025 9.30 GMT (Glass, Ceramics, Works of Art, Carpets and Rugs, Clocks)
Lot: 500 to 900 - Saturday 17th May, 2025 9.30 GMT (Pictures, Furniture, Garden Furniture and Statuary)

The Auction Centre, Leyburn
Lots: 804

The Country House Sale at Tennants Auctioneers will see a host of good traditional art, antiques and furnishing items come under the hammer in a two-day sale on 16th and 17th May. The first day will comprise “The Selected Contents of Scorborough Lodge from the estate of Stephen Thornley- Wilson”, a traditional mixed estate of nearly 200 lots.

A good mix of traditional and sporting art include works by Thomas Rowlandson, John Trickett, David Shepherd, Franz Xaver Petter and an interesting 18th century English School Naval Figures Before a Coastline and Landscape with Castle, with provenance from the Estate of the Late Lord Lloyd of Berwick (1929-2024).

Along with a good selection of clocks and rare rugs are good seated furniture including a Pair of Prince of Wales Investiture Chairs designed by Lord Snowdon for the Investiture at Caernarfon Castle on 1st July 1966. There is also a good offering of garden furniture and ornaments.

The sale will also include a range of quirky country house items such as 17th/18th Century Trenchers, and an Early 20th Century Cast Iron Duck Decoy.

Name: Jody Beighton
Email: jody.beighton@tennants-ltd.co.uk

Name: Andrew Middleton
Email: andrew.middleton@tennants-ltd.co.uk

Name: Adam Wasdell
Email: adam.wasdell@tennants-ltd.co.uk

Name: Jeremy Pattison
Email: jeremy.pattison@tennants-ltd.co.uk

Name: Jane Ashe
Email: jane.tennant@tennants-ltd.co.uk

Lot 1
René Lelong (fl.1895-1930) Portrait of a lady,...

Sold for £280
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 2
Manner of Koekkoek (19th/20th century)...

Sold for £190
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 3
A Bohemian Emerald Green Glass Lustre, late...

Sold for £120
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 4
A George III Lacquered Papier Mache Snuffer...

Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 5
A Pair of French Gilt Metal Chenets and Fender...

Sold for £160
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 6
A French Louis XV-Style Mahogany,...

Sold for £200
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 7
A Mahogany and Boxwood-Strung Free-Standing...

Sold for £70
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 8
A George III Mahogany, Tulipwood-Banded and...

Sold for £170
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 9
A Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Snuff Box, circa...

Sold for £150
Estimated at £60 - £90

Lot 10
A Regency Gilt and Gesso Convex Wall Mirror,...

Sold for £280
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 11
A Reproduction Gilt Composition Mirror, the...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 12
Kashgai Rug Southwest Iran, 2nd Half 20th...

Sold for £190
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 13
A French Louis XV-Style Carved Walnut...

Sold for £320
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 14
Nine Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Cottages,...

Sold for £90
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 15
A Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze...

Sold for £190
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 16
A Pair of Ruby Glass Table Lustres, early 20th...

Sold for £60
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 17
Two Chinese Porcelain Gilt Metal Mounted Jars,...

Sold for £80
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 18
A Pair of Silhouette Portrait Miniatures, 19th...

Sold for £480
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 19
British School (19th century) Portrait of a...

Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 20
A Tortoiseshell Fan, late 19th century, with a...

Sold for £80
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 21
A Regency Mahogany and Tulipwood-Banded...

Sold for £110
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 22
A Pair of Gilt Metal Mounted Marble Table...

Sold for £160
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 23
British School (19th century) Portrait of a...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 24
A French Louis XV-Style Carved Walnut Open...

Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 25
A French Marble and Gilt Metal Striking Mantel...

Sold for £300
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 26
A French Louis XV/Transitional-Style Gilt...

Sold for £280
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 27
A Bohemian Ruby Flash Scent Bottle, late 19th...

Sold for £300
Estimated at £100 - £200

Lot 28
A George III Mahogany and Parquetry-Decorated...

Sold for £150
Estimated at £300 - £400

Lot 29
A Trio of Meissen Porcelain Figures, 19th...

Sold for £700
Estimated at £300 - £500

Lot 30
A Regency Mahogany and Crossbanded Secretaire...

Sold for £200
Estimated at £300 - £400

Lot 31
English School (2nd half 19th century):...

Sold for £150
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 32
Kashgai Rug Southwest Iran, Circa 1940 The...

Sold for £90
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 33
A French Gilt Metal Striking Mantel Clock, mid...

Sold for £110
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 34
Pair of Chinese Aubusson Flatweave Rugs Modern...

Sold for £190
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 35
A French Rosewood Portico Striking Mantel...

Sold for £150
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 36
Sarab Rug Northwest Iran, Circa 1940 The camel...

Sold for £40
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 37
A Mahogany Cased Wall Compendium, circa 1900,...

Sold for £60
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 38
A Reproduction Patinated Bronzed Figural...

Sold for £150
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 39
A Mahogany Eight Day Longcase Clock, signed...

Sold for £140
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 40
A French White Marble and Gilt Metal Striking...

Sold for £420
Estimated at £300 - £500

Lot 41
A French Late 18th Century Style Gilt Metal...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 42
A Mahogany Inlaid Wheel Barometer, circa 1820,...

Sold for £50
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 43
Malayer Rug West Iran, Circa 1930 The field...

Sold for £90
Estimated at £60 - £90

Lot 44
A French Brass Striking Carriage Clock, circa...

Sold for £150
Estimated at £60 - £80

Lot 45
A French Brass Engraved Striking and Repeating...

Sold for £350
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 47
A Meissen Porcelain Monkey Band Figure, 19th...

Sold for £300
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 48
A Collection of Various Chinese Carved...

Sold for £170
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 49
A George II Walnut and Boxwood-Strung Chest on...

Sold for £750
Estimated at £800 - £1,200

Lot 50
A French Louis XV-Style Rosewood Bureau en...

Sold for £280
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 51
Two Samson Porcelain Teapot Stands, 19th...

Sold for £50
Estimated at £60 - £90

Lot 52
A French Louis XV-Style Kingwood and Marquetry-...

Sold for £250
Estimated at £180 - £250

Lot 54
A Chinese Porcelain Teapot and Cover, Qianlong,...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 55
A Carved Giltwood Footstool, late 19th century,...

Sold for £130
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 56
A French Gilt Metal Mounted Chinese Porcelain...

Sold for £140
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 57
Francesco Bartolozzi after Guercino Classical...

Sold for £550
Estimated at £100 - £200

Lot 58
An Assembled Continental Gilt Metal Mounted...

Sold for £140
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 59
A Coalport Figural Porcelain Inkwell, circa...

Sold for £150
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 60
Three 19th Century Pole Screens, comprising: a...

Sold for £90
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 61
A Pair of Louis XV/Transitional-Style Mahogany...

Sold for £600
Estimated at £500 - £700

Lot 62
A George III Mahogany Workbox, circa 1800,...

Sold for £110
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 63
A Victorian-Style Mahogany-Framed Two-Seater...

Sold for £420
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 64
A Continental Wine Glass, 18th century, with...

Sold for £120
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 65
A French Giltwood Canapé, late 19th century,...

Sold for £400
Estimated at £300 - £400

Lot 66
A French Louis XV-Style Kingwood and Tulipwood...

Sold for £140
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 68
English School (early 19th century): Miniature...

Sold for £110
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 69
A Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain Jars and...

Sold for £140
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 70
A Carved Giltwood Mirror, 20th century, the...

Sold for £140
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 71
Grace Cruickshank (fl.1860-1894): Miniature...

Sold for £220
Estimated at £250 - £350

Lot 72
A Collection of Seven Grand Tour-Type Plaster...

Sold for £60
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 73
A Pierced Brass Spark Guard, late 19th/early...

Sold for £180
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 74
A French-Style Mahogany, Marquetry-Inlaid and...

Sold for £180
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 75
A Regency Mahogany and Ebony-Strung Corner...

Sold for £50
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 76
A Davenport Porcelain Ewer, circa 1830,...

Sold for £180
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 77
A Copeland Porcelain Figural Centrepiece, late...

Sold for £140
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 78
A Carved Mahogany Torchere, early 20th century,...

Sold for £130
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 79
A Victorian Lacquered Papier Mache Workbox,...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 80
A Giltwood and Composition Wall Mirror, early...

Sold for £160
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 81
A French Louis XV-Style Kingwood,...

Sold for £500
Estimated at £300 - £500

Lot 83
A Louis XV-Style Beech-Framed Fauteuil,...

Sold for £160
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 84
A George III Tortoiseshell Etui, circa 1790,...

Sold for £300
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 85
A George II-Style Walnut and Parcel Gilt Wall...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 88
A Regency Rosewood Workbox, circa 1830, with...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 89
A Louis XV-Style Stained Beech or Walnut...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 90
A Pair of Derby Porcelain Pastille Burners,...

Sold for £70
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 91
A Chinese Porcelain Figure, Kangxi style,...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 93
A Sèvres Porcelain Teapot (Théière Calabre),...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 94
A Meissen Porcelain Brule Parfum, 19th century,...

Sold for £120
Estimated at £100 - £200

Lot 95
A Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger, Meiji...

Sold for £110
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 96
A John Bevington Staffordshire Porcelain...

Sold for £180
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 97
A Pair of Continental Porcelain and Gilt Metal-...

Sold for £220
Estimated at £100 - £200

Lot 98
An Assembled German Porcelain Monkey Band,...

Sold for £220
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 100
A George III Mahogany, Boxwood and...

Sold for £150
Estimated at £80 - £120