A Fairbairn-Sykes 1st pattern commando fighting knife, the 17.5cm blade marked to the ricasso 'The F-S Fighting Knife' and 'Wilkinson Sword Co Ltd London', the pommel numbered 30946 and 191, in a nickel mounted leather sheath with Newey Pat. button.
about Lot 1472
A Victorian Scottish silver claret jug, by George Edward & Sons, Glasgow 1889, 32cm high, gross weight 691g, with ivory insulators. DEFRA Ivory Act submission ref: BRSF661X
about Lot 649
GOTHIC NOVEL: 'The Embarrassed Lovers; or, the History of Henry Carey, Esq, and The Hon. Miss Cecilia Neville. In a Series of Letters...': London, printed for W Lane, 1775: FIRST EDITION. 2 vols, contemporary calf gilt with twin red/black morocco labels, rubbed with some abrasion to spine ends and corners, some cracking to joints but holding firm, 12mo. (2)
about Lot 521
A circa 2015 Rolex 'Submariner Date Bluesy' Oyster steel and yellow metal automatic wristwatch, 40mm, Ref. 116613LB, Cal. 3135, on Bi-metal 'Oyster' bracelet, boxed with guarantee.
about Lot 302
A very rare Chinese carved amber libation cup, 17th century, carved in high relief with dragons and stylized clouds, 5.6cm high x 10cm wide.
about Lot 732
A circa 2007 Rolex 'GMT-Master II Coke' stainless steel automatic wristwatch, 40mm, Ref. 16710, on original 'Oyster' bracelet; the clasp stamped '78790A' and 'OP6', complete with inner and outer box; Ref. 65.00.01, manuals, swing tag and original bezel. (serviced in 2018)
about Lot 240
Cameras: a Leica M3, serial No.700243, in original leather case; with Leica Meter MC; and Summarit f=5cm 1:1.5 lens, Nr1209900.
about Lot 1361
A large and impressive Victorian Doulton Lambeth stoneware centrepiece, possibly by George Tinworth, dated 1877, with elephant supports and pierced decoration to the graduated tiers, 46cm high.
about Lot 1661
A Liberty & Co 'Tudric' pewter and enamel mantel clock, by Archibald Knox, No.0609, with Lenzkirch movement, 20.5cm high, with key, possibly original, (s.d. to dial).
about Lot 1099
(LC) Follower of Sir Peter Lely, 17th century, Catherine of Braganza, oil on canvas, 74 x 61.5cm.
about Lot 1769