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.
Lot 2001 - A George II Silver Waiter by James Morison, London, 1751
Sold for £170
Estimated at £120 - £180
Lot 2002 - A George II Silver Coffee-Pot by Ann Craig and John Neville, London, 1742
Sold for £750
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 2003 - A George II Silver Waiter by Robert Abercromby, London, 1732
Sold for £320
Estimated at £120 - £180
Lot 2004 - A George III Silver Coffee-Pot by Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, London, 1763
Sold for £550
Estimated at £500 - £800
Lot 2005 - A Pair of George III Silver Sauceboats by Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, London, 1769
Sold for £320
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2006 - A George III Silver Hot-Water Jug by Charles Wright, London, 1779
Not Sold
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 2008 - A George III Irish Silver Teapot by Christopher Haines, Dublin, 1811
Sold for £600
Estimated at £500 - £800
Lot 2009 - A George II Irish Silver Salver Maker's Mark HC, Dublin, Circa 1740
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2010 - A George III Silver Tankard Maker's Mark Perhaps WJ or WT, London, 1766
Not Sold
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2011 - A George I Silver Mug by William Spackman, London 1721, Britannia Standard
Sold for £200
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 2012 - A George III Silver Two-Handled Cup by Duncan Urquhart and Naphtali Hart, London, 1796
Sold for £220
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 2013 - A George III Silver Tea-Caddy by Samuel Taylor, London, 1761
Sold for £420
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2014 - A Set of Four George III Scottish Silver Beakers Maker's Mark RR, Edinburgh, 1816
Sold for £2,200
Estimated at £500 - £800
Lot 2016 - A George IV Silver Teapot by George Teasdale, Sheffield, 1823
Sold for £300
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 2017 - A George III Silver Teapot by Duncan Urquhart and Naphtali Hart, London, 1792
Sold for £280
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2018 - A George III Silver Teapot by Samuel Wheatley and John Evans, London, 1810
Sold for £300
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 2019 - A George III Silver Coffee-Biggin by Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard, London, 1812
Sold for £360
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2020 - A George III Silver Two-Light Candelabrum by Luke Proctor and Co., Sheffield, Circa 1790
Sold for £500
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2021 - A George III Silver Cream-Jug by John Emes, London, 1807
Sold for £150
Estimated at £120 - £180
Lot 2022 - A George III Provincial Silver Waiter by Robert Cattle and James Barber, York, 1807
Sold for £220
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 2023 - A Pair of George III Silver Salt-Cellars by Paul Storr, London, 1806
Sold for £600
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2024 - A Charles I Provincial Parcel-Gilt Silver Apostle-Spoon by James Birkby, Hull, Circa 1650
Sold for £4,200
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500
Lot 2026 - A Charles I Provincial Silver Apostle-Spoon Probably by Robert Robinson, Hull, Circa 1620
Sold for £900
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2027 - A George I Provincial Silver Trefid-Spoon Maker's Mark Lacking, Exeter, 1715
Sold for £160
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2028 - A William III Silver Dog-Nose Spoon by Daniel Garnier, London, 1701
Sold for £200
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2033 - A George III Scottish Silver Basting-Spoon by Robert Wilson, Edinburgh, 1799
Sold for £50
Estimated at £70 - £100
Lot 2034 - A George III Silver Caddy-Spoon by Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham, 1807
Sold for £90
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2036 - A Victorian Silver Table-Service by Francis Higgins, London, 1885
Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
Lot 2037 - A Victorian Silver Table-Service Mostly by Walker and Hall, Sheffield, Mostly 1899
Sold for £6,000
Estimated at £6,000 - £8,000
Lot 2040 - An Elizabeth II Silver Table-Service by Walker and Hall, Sheffield, 1965
Sold for £3,100
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
Lot 2041 - A Dutch Silver Table-Service by J. M. Van Kempen and Zoon, Voorschoten, 1901
Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
Lot 2043 - A Elizabeth II Silver Table-Service by Carrs, Sheffield, Mostly 1998
Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500
Lot 2044 - A George III Silver Snuff-Box Maker's Mark RB Incuse, London, 1814
Sold for £300
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2046 - A George I Silver Snuff-Box Maker's Mark H?, Possibly Provincial, Circa 1720
Sold for £400
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2047 - A George III Silver Snuff-Box by Matthew Linwood, Birmingham, 1808
Sold for £250
Estimated at £120 - £180
Lot 2049 - A Victorian Silver Vinaigrette by Edward Smith, Birmingham, Probably 1845
Sold for £250
Estimated at £100 - £150
Lot 2055 - An Italian Gold and Tortoiseshell Cased Etui Probably Naples, 18th Century
Not Sold
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2056 - A Gold and Enamel Watch Chatelaine Apparently Unmarked
Sold for £1,800
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 2059 - A George VI Gold Snuff-Box by George Unite, Birmingham, 1927, 9ct
Sold for £2,600
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500
Lot 2061 - A George III Gold-Mounted Tortoiseshell Double Snuff-Box Apparently Unmarked, Circa 1800
Sold for £350
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2062 - A George V Gold ‘Belvoir’ Cigarette-Case by B. H. Britton and Sons, Birmingham, 1933, 9ct
Sold for £3,400
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
Lot 2064 - A Louis XVI Silver Coffee-Pot by Jean-Charles Roquillet-Desnoyers, Paris, Probably 1786
Sold for £320
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2069 - A Victorian Silver Christening-Mug by Henry Holland, London, 1868
Sold for £260
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 2070 - A Victorian Silver Salver by William Smily, London, 1857
Sold for £480
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2072 - A Victorian Silver Tray by Charles Boyton, London, 1892
Sold for £800
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2074 - A George V Silver Tray by George Howson, Sheffield, 1930
Sold for £900
Estimated at £700 - £1,000
Lot 2076 - A George V Silver Tray by John and William F. Deakin, Sheffield, 1929
Sold for £1,700
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500
Lot 2080 - A Victorian Scottish Silver Bowl by Hamilton and Inches, Edinburgh, 1894
Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 2082 - A Victorian Silver Tea-Urn by Thomas Bradbury and Sons, London, 1897
Sold for £500
Estimated at £500 - £600
Lot 2083 - A Victorian Silver Salver by Edward Hutton, London, 1891
Sold for £480
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2086 - A Victorian Silver-Mounted Spirit-Flask by Sampson Mordan and Co., London, 1890
Sold for £150
Estimated at £70 - £100
Lot 2087 - A Pair of Victorian Silver Candlesticks by Hayes Brothers, Birmingham, 1896
Sold for £500
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 2088 - A Pair of Edward VII Silver Candlesticks by David and Maurice Davis, Sheffield, 1903
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 2089 - An Edward VII Silver Tea-Caddy by Thomas Bradbury and Sons, London, 1902
Sold for £250
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 2090 - A George V Silver Two-Handled Cup by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Ltd., London, 1917
Sold for £950
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 2091 - A George V Silver and Enamel Freedom-Casket by Deakin and Francis, Birmingham, 1933
Sold for £550
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 2094 - A Pair of George V Silver Porringers by Robert Edgar Stone, London, 1934
Sold for £170
Estimated at £120 - £180
Lot 2095 - A George V Silver Salver by Thomas Bradbury and Sons Ltd., London, 1916
Sold for £550
Estimated at £500 - £800
Lot 2096 - A George V Silver Salver by Walker and Hall, Sheffield, 1933
Sold for £650
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 2097 - An Elizabeth II Silver Salver by Roberts and Belk, Sheffield, 1971
Sold for £650
Estimated at £700 - £1,000