9th Sep, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Antiques & Interiors, to include a section of Silver
1221
Taxidermy: Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis), circa mid 20th century, a full mount adult female perched upon a small branch, amidst a natural setting of leaves and dry grasses, above pebbled groundwork beneath, set against a graduated watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass display case, 23cm by 18cm by 43.5cm
Bird specimen is heavily faded, case structure sound, all glass good, 06/09/22
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Auction: Antiques & Interiors, to include a section of Silver, 9th Sep, 2022
Highlights of the Silver section include mementos given by two stars of the stage to Cecil King, stage manager at His Majesty’s Theatre, London. Also included is a good selection of useful 19th and 20th century silver, an assortment of earlier silver including a wine-funnel by Peter and Ann Bateman, and a pair of George III silver candlesticks. Among the offering of flatware are a number of basting spoons from the late 18th century as well as a set of twelve table-spoons by Hester Bateman, 1789, being sold with a number of matching pieces. Included with the Objects of Vertu is a 10ct gold compass.
The sale includes a mix of affordable traditional art and antiques, jewellery, watches. Also included are Opera Books from the Library of the late Earl of Harewood.
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Tuesday 6 September - Wednesday 7 September 10am-4pm, Thursday 8 September 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 7.30am
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