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

Sold for £190
Estimated at £100 - £150

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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