Frank Avray Wilson, untitled abstract, signed and dated '83, oil on cardboard, 64 x 76cm, unframed.
about Lot 1632a
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
An interesting antique yellow metal and carnelian intaglio ring, the intaglio possibly Roman, finely carved with a Classical female, Size M 1/2.
about Lot 202
An ornate pair of four branch candelabra, with stylised Dolphin supports, stamped 'GS 900', 46cm high.
about Lot 154
A good early 19th century oak, pollard oak, holly, ebonized and cocus wood centre table, attributed to George Bullock, freestanding, with cedar lined frieze drawer, 64cm wide x 48.5cm deep.
about Lot 1718
A Rene Lalique 'Tete D'Aigle' frosted glass car mascot, designed 1928, moulded mark, 11cm high.
about Lot 3
A large pair of Chinese carved and pierced hardwood Imperial throne chairs and matching table, probably early 20th century, possibly Zitan, the chairs 104.5cm wide, the table 73cm high x 58cm square.
about Lot 1686
A circa 1945 military issue IWC 'Mark X' 'Dirty Dozen' stainless steel manual wind wristwatch, 35mm, military Ref. M17449, civilian Ref. 1136429, Cal. 83, the 'W.W.W' military code engraved to case back, on contemporary Nato strap.
about Lot 498
A rare 1966 Rolex 'Submariner' stainless steel automatic wristwatch, 40mm, Ref. 5513, Cal. 1520, Serial no. 1296836, having 'Meters First' 'Glossy Gilt' dial and rounded crown guards, on Rolex 'Oyster' bracelet; the clasp stamped '7836' and 'S AD4'; the end links '380' and '7836', with service papers and pouch. (Serviced in 2005)
about Lot 238
GIFT FROM CHARLES DICKENS TO 'Little Lucifer Box': a Victorian figured walnut and gilt brass combined writing slope and stationary casket, the hinged upper section retaining original key, with central plaque engraved 'Happy Birthday Little Lucifer Box 20 Oct 1859', lid of lower section with circular plaque engraved 'Catherine Elizabeth Dickens', the whole approx 36 x 26cm, some damages and loss to lining, two similar (non-matching) glass inkwells present.
about Lot 62