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Current Auction Catalogue:  The Emporium: The Bennett-Levy Auction, together with other Estate properties: Saturday 25th January 2020 at 11am

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Lot 1

A lepidoptery panel, c. 1900, framed (glass lacking). Overall 71cm by 55cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-70
A lepidoptery panel, c. 1900, framed (glass lacking). Overall 71cm by 55cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-70

Lot 2

A handsome Chinese blue and white porcelain jar, late 19th century, of baluster form, painted with prunus, with pierced carved wooden cover and stand. Overall 47cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-400
A handsome Chinese blue and white porcelain jar, late 19th century, of baluster form, painted with prunus, with pierced carved wooden cover and stand. Overall 47cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-400

Lot 3

A Japanese bronze hand held mirror, c. 1900, cast to the reverse with cranes amidst pine trees. 33cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-70
A Japanese bronze hand held mirror, c. 1900, cast to the reverse with cranes amidst pine trees. 33cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-70

Lot 4

A 19th century mahogany cased collection of geological specimens, labelled in three lift-out trays, the case with paper label for W. Edwards, Cabinet Maker, No. 13 Earl Street, Westminster. Case 9cm by 25cm by 15cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120
A 19th century mahogany cased collection of geological specimens, labelled in three lift-out trays, the case with paper label for W. Edwards, Cabinet Maker, No. 13 Earl Street, Westminster. Case 9cm by 25cm by 15cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120

Lot 5

A pair of 19th century polychrome painted cast iron door stops, Tam O'Shanter and Souter Johnnie. Taller 26cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £150-200
A pair of 19th century polychrome painted cast iron door stops, Tam O

Lot 6

A pair of 19th century Chinese gilt-brass candlesticks each modelled as a crane standing on the back of a turtle, with lotus-cast detachable drip pans. Height 34cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-400
A pair of 19th century Chinese gilt-brass candlesticks each modelled as a crane standing on the back of a turtle, with lotus-cast detachable drip pans. Height 34cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-400

Lot 7

A pair of Chinese large enamel and gilt-painted iron models of Buddhist lion dogs, each modelled seated on its haunches, a paw resting on a brocade ball. Height 27cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £400-600
A pair of Chinese large enamel and gilt-painted iron models of Buddhist lion dogs, each modelled seated on its haunches, a paw resting on a brocade ball. Height 27cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £400-600

Lot 8

A pair of large Chinese Shiwan style pottery figures of bearded sages, early 20th century (losses/damage). 42cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300
A pair of large Chinese Shiwan style pottery figures of bearded sages, early 20th century (losses/damage). 42cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300

Lot 9

A 19th century cast iron Mr Punch and Toby door stop, modelled in characteristic pose. Height 33cm Provenance: Michael Bennett Levy, £80-120
A 19th century cast iron Mr Punch and Toby door stop, modelled in characteristic pose. Height 33cm Provenance: Michael Bennett Levy, £80-120

Lot 10

A collection of small glass pharmacy jars, 19th century and later, most with cork stoppers and original paper labels includiung "Robertson Chemist, The Atholl Pharmacy, Pitlochry, POISON", "A.N. Beck & Son, Stoke Newington High St., London, Potassium Permangonate, Cadmium Metal, Copper Metal, Manganese Dioxide" etc. Average bottle size 8cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £60-80
A collection of small glass pharmacy jars, 19th century and later, most with cork stoppers and original paper labels includiung "Robertson Chemist, The Atholl Pharmacy, Pitlochry, POISON", "A.N. Beck & Son, Stoke Newington High St., London, Potassium Permangonate, Cadmium Metal, Copper Metal, Manganese Dioxide" etc. Average bottle size 8cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £60-80

Lot 11

A group of nine clear glass pharmacy jars, c. 1900, each with red and gilt label, including "Aqua Camphorae", "Pulv:Areca:Nuc:" and "Ext: Ergotae Liq" (9). Average height 20cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £70-90
A group of nine clear glass pharmacy jars, c. 1900, each with red and gilt label, including "Aqua Camphorae", "Pulv:Areca:Nuc:" and "Ext: Ergotae Liq" (9). Average height 20cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £70-90

Lot 12

A set of four clear glass pharmacy jars, c. 1900, each with blue and gilt label including "Amylum" and "Pot. Nitras". (4) 17cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £40-60
A set of four clear glass pharmacy jars, c. 1900, each with blue and gilt label including "Amylum" and "Pot. Nitras". (4) 17cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £40-60

Lot 13

A collection of blue and green glass pharmacy jars, late 19th century and later, of varying shapes and sizes, some with paper labels including "Hedley E. Dwelly, Acton Lane, Harlesden, Bicarbonate of Soda", "Mackenzie & Co., Forrest Rd., Edinburgh Fehlings Solution and Pure Glycerine" etc (13) Tallest 28cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120
A collection of blue and green glass pharmacy jars, late 19th century and later, of varying shapes and sizes, some with paper labels including "Hedley E. Dwelly, Acton Lane, Harlesden, Bicarbonate of Soda", "Mackenzie & Co., Forrest Rd., Edinburgh Fehlings Solution and Pure Glycerine" etc (13) Tallest 28cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120

Lot 14

A collection of clear glass pharmacy jars, c. 1900, various shapes and sizes, some with paper labels including "W. Robertson, The Atholl Pharmacy, Pitlochry, Rectified Benzine" and "Mackenzie & Co., Forrest Rd., Edinburgh, Powdered Boracic Acid" (15) Tallest 24cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120
A collection of clear glass pharmacy jars, c. 1900, various shapes and sizes, some with paper labels including "W. Robertson, The Atholl Pharmacy, Pitlochry, Rectified Benzine" and "Mackenzie & Co., Forrest Rd., Edinburgh, Powdered Boracic Acid" (15) Tallest 24cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120

Lot 15

A large collection of clear and coloured glass and stoneware pharmacy and other jars, some with stoppers, various sizes and shapes. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-100
A large collection of clear and coloured glass and stoneware pharmacy and other jars, some with stoppers, various sizes and shapes. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-100

Lot 16

A group of laboratory glass including a triple chamber condenser, other condensers, bell jar etc (9) First 49cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-70
A group of laboratory glass including a triple chamber condenser, other condensers, bell jar etc (9) First 49cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-70

Lot 17

A group of laboratory glass including condensers and two thermometers (6). Longest 43cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £40-60
A group of laboratory glass including condensers and two thermometers (6). Longest 43cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £40-60

Lot 18

A group of eight laboratory glass measures, all single-lipped, most with scales. (8) Tallest 18cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £40-60
A group of eight laboratory glass measures, all single-lipped, most with scales. (8) Tallest 18cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £40-60

Lot 19

A quantity of laboratory glass test tubes, some in wooden stands Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50
A quantity of laboratory glass test tubes, some in wooden stands Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50

Lot 20

A box of laboratory glass including two beaker measures, condensers etc Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £40-60
A box of laboratory glass including two beaker measures, condensers etc Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £40-60

Lot 21

An articulated horse's skeletal foot, fitted with wire, mounted on a wooden stand. Foot 20cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50
An articulated horse

Lot 22

A late 19th century rose metal mounted malacca cane, the domed handle with an unmarked monogrammed cap and with unmarked band; together with a long knopped stick with carved thistle handle. (2) 87cm and 133cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-70
A late 19th century rose metal mounted malacca cane, the domed handle with an unmarked monogrammed cap and with unmarked band; together with a long knopped stick with carved thistle handle. (2) 87cm and 133cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-70

Lot 23

A late 19th century French sword stick, the handle cast as the bust of a gentleman, the blade stamped "M.X France" within a faux bamboo stick; together with a a shepherd's crook walking stick, the horn handle carved with a thistle, mounted with souvenir badges. (2) 93.5cm and 82cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-70
A late 19th century French sword stick, the handle cast as the bust of a gentleman, the blade stamped "M.X France" within a faux bamboo stick; together with a a shepherd

Lot 24

A late 19th century sword stick with stag horn handle, the blade engraved "Toledo"; together with a sword stick of similar date, with hook handle, and two white metal collars and push button release, the blade engraved "France". (2) 84cm and 91cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-70
A late 19th century sword stick with stag horn handle, the blade engraved "Toledo"; together with a sword stick of similar date, with hook handle, and two white metal collars and push button release, the blade engraved "France". (2) 84cm and 91cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-70

Lot 25

A mid-20th century galvanised metal and canvas scratch-built model of a biplane, with skis, revolving propellor and cord operated rudder. Length 54cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-400
A mid-20th century galvanised metal and canvas scratch-built model of a biplane, with skis, revolving propellor and cord operated rudder. Length 54cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-400

Lot 26

A large early 20th century German plaster model of a prize winning cow, a Rotbunte Hollander (Friesian), painted, modelled standing on an integral base bearing a plaque inscribed with the history of the beast and the modeller, G. Luthardt, dated 1913 (a/f). Length 50cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-400
A large early 20th century German plaster model of a prize winning cow, a Rotbunte Hollander (Friesian), painted, modelled standing on an integral base bearing a plaque inscribed with the history of the beast and the modeller, G. Luthardt, dated 1913 (a/f). Length 50cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-400

Lot 27

A 19th century flax or hemp comb carding tool, on a pine board, dated 1833 and further incised with initials. 80cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-70
A 19th century flax or hemp comb carding tool, on a pine board, dated 1833 and further incised with initials. 80cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-70

Lot 28

A set of three late 19th century German bisque porcelain novelty tobacco jars modelled as the heads of black boys. Largest 13cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50
A set of three late 19th century German bisque porcelain novelty tobacco jars modelled as the heads of black boys. Largest 13cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50

Lot 29

A small 19th century brass preserve pan. Diameter 19.5cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £20-30
A small 19th century brass preserve pan. Diameter 19.5cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £20-30

Lot 30

Taxidermy: James Gardner, Oxford Street, London (taxidermist), a rare late Victorian cased pair of snowy owls (Bubo Scandiacus), c. 1880/90, the larger modelled perched on an outcrop, the smaller a branch, in an ebonised glazed case bearing taxidermist's label verso, "Natural History Depot, James Gardner....426 Oxford St..." etc. 76cm by 81cm by 26cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £800-1200
Taxidermy: James Gardner, Oxford Street, London (taxidermist), a rare late Victorian cased pair of snowy owls (Bubo Scandiacus), c. 1880/90, the larger modelled perched on an outcrop, the smaller a branch, in an ebonised glazed case bearing taxidermist

Lot 31

A 19th century silver cased open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, key wind fusee movement in a (later) case hallmarked for Birmingham 1890. Diameter of dial 42mm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-70
A 19th century silver cased open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, key wind fusee movement in a (later) case hallmarked for Birmingham 1890. Diameter of dial 42mm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-70

Lot 32

A late 19th century Continental silver cased open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with roman numerals and two subidiary seconds and half hour dials, button wind movement (lacking glass). Dial 40mm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £40-60
A late 19th century Continental silver cased open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with roman numerals and two subidiary seconds and half hour dials, button wind movement (lacking glass). Dial 40mm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £40-60

Lot 33

A mid-19th century silver cased open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, key wind movement with cylinder escapement, signed Sam Archer, Kirby St., London, the case hallmarked for London 1842. Dial 39mm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £60-80
A mid-19th century silver cased open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, key wind movement with cylinder escapement, signed Sam Archer, Kirby St., London, the case hallmarked for London 1842. Dial 39mm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £60-80

Lot 34

A late 19th century silver-cased open face pocket watch, the two part white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the three quarter plate lever fusee movement signed A.H. Drinkwater, Coventry, the case hallmarked for Chester 1896 and the inner case engraved "Andrew Milner, Fochabers, 1903". Dial 44mm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £70-90
A late 19th century silver-cased open face pocket watch, the two part white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the three quarter plate lever fusee movement signed A.H. Drinkwater, Coventry, the case hallmarked for Chester 1896 and the inner case engraved "Andrew Milner, Fochabers, 1903". Dial 44mm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £70-90

Lot 35

A small 19th century silver-cased verge open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the signed key wind chain driven fusee movement within a case hallmarked for London 1842. Dial 33mm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120
A small 19th century silver-cased verge open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the signed key wind chain driven fusee movement within a case hallmarked for London 1842. Dial 33mm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120

Lot 36

A Swiss open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, signed F.E. Roskopf Patent, Geneve, the inside cover engraved "Marque de Controle", the dust cover stamped with Paris Exhibition 1900 plate, in unmarked white metal. Dial 42mm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £40-60
A Swiss open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, signed F.E. Roskopf Patent, Geneve, the inside cover engraved "Marque de Controle", the dust cover stamped with Paris Exhibition 1900 plate, in unmarked white metal. Dial 42mm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £40-60

Lot 37

A large and striking Black Forest oak wall clock barometer, late 19th century, the dial with enamelled Roman numeral panels above a thermometer and barometer dial all within a case elaborately carved with acorn crest, flowers scrolls and griffins, eight day striking movement (lacking key). Height 110cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £300-500
A large and striking Black Forest oak wall clock barometer, late 19th century, the dial with enamelled Roman numeral panels above a thermometer and barometer dial all within a case elaborately carved with acorn crest, flowers scrolls and griffins, eight day striking movement (lacking key). Height 110cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £300-500

Lot 38

A patinated cast metal novelty nutcracker in the form of a Newfoundland dog, c. 1900, in a bronze patina, with tail lever. Length 30cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50
A patinated cast metal novelty nutcracker in the form of a Newfoundland dog, c. 1900, in a bronze patina, with tail lever. Length 30cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50

Lot 39

A patinated cast metal novelty nutcracker in the form of a Newfoundland dog, c. 1900, with tail lever bearing patent number. Length 32cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50
A patinated cast metal novelty nutcracker in the form of a Newfoundland dog, c. 1900, with tail lever bearing patent number. Length 32cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50

Lot 40

An early 20th century stick telephone with bakelite mouthpiece. 31cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £70-90
An early 20th century stick telephone with bakelite mouthpiece. 31cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £70-90

Lot 41

A GPO 300 black bakelite telephone bearing label for Phoenix Telephone and Electric Works, London. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-70
A GPO 300 black bakelite telephone bearing label for Phoenix Telephone and Electric Works, London. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-70

Lot 42

A vintage cased travelling electro-therapy machine. Case 11.5cm by 34cm by 25cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50
A vintage cased travelling electro-therapy machine. Case 11.5cm by 34cm by 25cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50

Lot 43

Three 19th century American patented cast iron turntable apple peelers, two by Goodell & Co., New Hampshire, one Lockey & Howland, each with table clamp. (3) Largest 32cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £120-180
Three 19th century American patented cast iron turntable apple peelers, two by Goodell & Co., New Hampshire, one Lockey & Howland, each with table clamp. (3) Largest 32cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £120-180

Lot 44

Three 19th century American patented cast iron turntable apple peelers,one by Goodell & Co., New Hampshire, one The Reading Hardware Co., the third Scott Manufacturing Co., each with table clamp. (3) Largest 30cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £120-180
Three 19th century American patented cast iron turntable apple peelers,one by Goodell & Co., New Hampshire, one The Reading Hardware Co., the third Scott Manufacturing Co., each with table clamp. (3) Largest 30cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £120-180

Lot 45

Two white metal "Pulsocons" or blood circulators, c. 1900, each crank driven vibrator with wooden handle, one labelled "Dr. Macaura's Blood Circulator", the other "Pulsocon", each with patent no. (2) 32cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £40-60
Two white metal "Pulsocons" or blood circulators, c. 1900, each crank driven vibrator with wooden handle, one labelled "Dr. Macaura

Lot 46

An Edwardian brass pivoting coffee percolator, with domed cover enclosing grounds container, moving on a hooped arm over a base fitted with a burner. Height 37cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-40
An Edwardian brass pivoting coffee percolator, with domed cover enclosing grounds container, moving on a hooped arm over a base fitted with a burner. Height 37cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-40

Lot 47

Three early 20th century electro-therapy/electric shock machines: one Eveready, "The Congress" in a fitted mahogany case; the second German, hand-held in white metal in a travelling case; the third with batteries in a fitted mahogany case. (3) Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120
Three early 20th century electro-therapy/electric shock machines: one Eveready, "The Congress" in a fitted mahogany case; the second German, hand-held in white metal in a travelling case; the third with batteries in a fitted mahogany case. (3) Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120

Lot 48

Three Robertson Wytelite carbon filament light bulbs, c. 1920, each half frosted; together with an Osram gas-filled bulb of similar date. (4) First c. 10.5cm diameter. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £40-60
Three Robertson Wytelite carbon filament light bulbs, c. 1920, each half frosted; together with an Osram gas-filled bulb of similar date. (4) First c. 10.5cm diameter. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £40-60

Lot 49

A pair of Philips 1000w single coil light bulbs. 31cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120
A pair of Philips 1000w single coil light bulbs. 31cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120

Lot 50

A rare giant gas-filled light bulb, stamped indistinctly to the glass, suspended in a wooden crate with stencilled marks, "Mazda 240v-5000w, Gas Filled, S/2". Dimensions of crate 48cm by 36cm square. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £100-150
A rare giant gas-filled light bulb, stamped indistinctly to the glass, suspended in a wooden crate with stencilled marks, "Mazda 240v-5000w, Gas Filled, S/2". Dimensions of crate 48cm by 36cm square. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £100-150

Lot 51

A group of eight early 20th century glass thermometers, mostly Peter Stevenson (Edinburgh) but also Reeves & Co. (8) Longest 34cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £25-35
A group of eight early 20th century glass thermometers, mostly Peter Stevenson (Edinburgh) but also Reeves & Co. (8) Longest 34cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £25-35

Lot 52

A group of four electro-therapy machines, late 19th/early 20th century comprising: a Patho-Neurometer of Wigelsworth, cased; the second a Tensfeldt apparatus, cased; the third cased with glass accessories; the fourth, Overbeck's Rejuvenator, cased with accessories. (4) First 6.5cm by 23cm by 10cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £100-150
A group of four electro-therapy machines, late 19th/early 20th century comprising: a Patho-Neurometer of Wigelsworth, cased; the second a Tensfeldt apparatus, cased; the third cased with glass accessories; the fourth, Overbeck

Lot 53

A 19th century steel mechanical peeler, with table clamp; together with a beech-cased set of laboratory slides (2) First 34cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-40
A 19th century steel mechanical peeler, with table clamp; together with a beech-cased set of laboratory slides (2) First 34cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-40

Lot 54

A late 19th century child's iron hoop and stick. Diameter 50cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £50-70
A late 19th century child

Lot 55

A German rosewood zither, late 19th century, bearing paper label for G. Tiefenbrunner, Munich, cased with ivory handled brush, string tightener etc. Length 50cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £100-150
A German rosewood zither, late 19th century, bearing paper label for G. Tiefenbrunner, Munich, cased with ivory handled brush, string tightener etc. Length 50cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £100-150

Lot 56

A group of four early 20th century electro-therapy machines comprising: a Franken-Pohl, cased with accessories; second, a small oak-cased machine; third, an Everay High Frequency, cased with glass accessories; and fourth a Roger's Vitalator, cased with accessories. (4) First 10cm by 28cm by 15cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £100-150
A group of four early 20th century electro-therapy machines comprising: a Franken-Pohl, cased with accessories; second, a small oak-cased machine; third, an Everay High Frequency, cased with glass accessories; and fourth a Roger

Lot 57

A Bulle electro-magnetic 800 day clock, the silvered dial signed Pinchin Johnson, under a glass dome, on a mahogany base. Height 27cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120
A Bulle electro-magnetic 800 day clock, the silvered dial signed Pinchin Johnson, under a glass dome, on a mahogany base. Height 27cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120

Lot 58

A Poole electric mantel clock, early 20th century, the white enamel signed dial with Arabic numerals, on a bakelite base under a glass dome. Height 30cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £100-150
A Poole electric mantel clock, early 20th century, the white enamel signed dial with Arabic numerals, on a bakelite base under a glass dome. Height 30cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £100-150

Lot 59

IBM International, an oak cased electric master clock, in the Art Deco taste, with glazed door. 150cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £300-400
IBM International, an oak cased electric master clock, in the Art Deco taste, with glazed door. 150cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £300-400

Lot 60

A Kodascope EE projector, cased, with Helios bulb. Case 14cm by 52cm by 29cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120
A Kodascope EE projector, cased, with Helios bulb. Case 14cm by 52cm by 29cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120

Lot 61

A late 19th century brass fireplace rotisserie, engraved "80 Salter & Co.", bearing label for Sibbald & Son Edinburgh. Length 44cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £20-30
A late 19th century brass fireplace rotisserie, engraved "80 Salter & Co.", bearing label for Sibbald & Son Edinburgh. Length 44cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £20-30

Lot 62

Two late 19th century brass fireplace rotisseries ,the first engraved "30 Salter", bearing plaque for John Finlay & Co., Renfield St. Glasgow, the second unmarked. (2) First 37cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-40
Two late 19th century brass fireplace rotisseries ,the first engraved "30 Salter", bearing plaque for John Finlay & Co., Renfield St. Glasgow, the second unmarked. (2) First 37cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-40

Lot 63

A Haller 400 day Anniversary clock, with floral painted dial under a glass dome. 30cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £20-40
A Haller 400 day Anniversary clock, with floral painted dial under a glass dome. 30cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £20-40

Lot 64

A cased set of surgeon's instruments, fitted with fold-out tray, c. 1890 (incomplete), together with a group of medical and other instruments. Case 8cm by 42cm by 23cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £150-200
A cased set of surgeon

Lot 65

A late 19th century brass gas street lamp lighter's acetylene torch with gas tap key, on an oak handle. 72.5cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50
A late 19th century brass gas street lamp lighter

Lot 66

A late 19th century brass gas street lamp lighter's acetylene torch with gas tap key, on a pine handle. 72cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50
A late 19th century brass gas street lamp lighter

Lot 67

A George III mahogany cased longcase clock, the silvered dial signed Edward Greenhill St. Albans in the arch within a conforming hood, with brass finials and fluted 3/4 columns, the trunk with arched door, eight day movement. 215cm, £300-500
A George III mahogany cased longcase clock, the silvered dial signed Edward Greenhill St. Albans in the arch within a conforming hood, with brass finials and fluted 3/4 columns, the trunk with arched door, eight day movement. 215cm, £300-500

Lot 68

A 20th century brass Congreve rolling ball clock, of characteristic form, the four pillar frame with spire finials, and with fusee movement and tilting rack, unmarked, with key, in a glass case (a/f). Height of clock 41cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300
A 20th century brass Congreve rolling ball clock, of characteristic form, the four pillar frame with spire finials, and with fusee movement and tilting rack, unmarked, with key, in a glass case (a/f). Height of clock 41cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300

Lot 69

An early 20th century Bulle electric, gilt-metal mounted, burr walnut wall clock, the gilt dial with Arabic numerals with Bulle brand and further signed A. Pradello, Figeac, the case with bevelled glazed pendulum window and with gilt-metal shell surmount and decorative ribbon-tied swag. 60cm by 27cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300
An early 20th century Bulle electric, gilt-metal mounted, burr walnut wall clock, the gilt dial with Arabic numerals with Bulle brand and further signed A. Pradello, Figeac, the case with bevelled glazed pendulum window and with gilt-metal shell surmount and decorative ribbon-tied swag. 60cm by 27cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300

Lot 70

An American oak cased 25c coin-operated Fairground or Arcade game, the Love Tester, the cast metal crest with copper finish over a glazed case with illuminated scale, the coin slot with maker's mark, Monarch Product Sales Corp, Covington, KY, raised on cast metal cabriole legs with copper finish. Height 222cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £800-1200
An American oak cased 25c coin-operated Fairground or Arcade game, the Love Tester, the cast metal crest with copper finish over a glazed case with illuminated scale, the coin slot with maker

Lot 71

An autographed photograph of Enrico Caruso (1873-1921), dated London 1906; together with a caricature of Caruso, pen and ink, indistinctly signed. (2) First 13.5cm by 8cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120
An autographed photograph of Enrico Caruso (1873-1921), dated London 1906; together with a caricature of Caruso, pen and ink, indistinctly signed. (2) First 13.5cm by 8cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120

Lot 72

Historic Opera Interest: a group of autographed photographs of early opera stars comprising: two of Gabriella Pareto (1889-1973), both signed and one further inscribed and dated New York 1922; Felia Litvinne (1860-1936), signed and inscribed; Titta Ruffo (1877-1953), signed; Mary Garden (1874-1967), signed and with explanatory inscription; Emma Albani (1847-1930), signed together with another portrait photograph of similar date (unsigned); Leonid Sobinov (1872-1934), unsigned; Giuseppi Anselmi (1876-1929), signed, inscribed and dated "Petersbourg" 1906; and Maria Barrientos (1884-1946), portrayed in a role with Hipolito Lazaro, signed, inscribed and dated New York 1918, together with two further unsigned portrait photographs of Barrientos. (12). Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £100-150
Historic Opera Interest: a group of autographed photographs of early opera stars comprising: two of Gabriella Pareto (1889-1973), both signed and one further inscribed and dated New York 1922; Felia Litvinne (1860-1936), signed and inscribed; Titta Ruffo (1877-1953), signed; Mary Garden (1874-1967), signed and with explanatory inscription; Emma Albani (1847-1930), signed together with another portrait photograph of similar date (unsigned); Leonid Sobinov (1872-1934), unsigned; Giuseppi Anselmi (1876-1929), signed, inscribed and dated "Petersbourg" 1906; and Maria Barrientos (1884-1946), portrayed in a role with Hipolito Lazaro, signed, inscribed and dated New York 1918, together with two further unsigned portrait photographs of Barrientos. (12). Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £100-150

Lot 73

A group of three autographed photographs of opera stars from pre- and post-Revolutionary Russia, each signed, one further inscribed and dated 1927; together with a mid-19th century coloured engraving, probably Baxter or Le Blond, of Jenny Lind in her role as the Daughter of the Regiment (Donizetti). (4). Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50
A group of three autographed photographs of opera stars from pre- and post-Revolutionary Russia, each signed, one further inscribed and dated 1927; together with a mid-19th century coloured engraving, probably Baxter or Le Blond, of Jenny Lind in her role as the Daughter of the Regiment (Donizetti). (4). Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50

Lot 74

An Austrian or German polychrome painted sheet iron fairground shooting gallery target, c. 1900, modelled as a lady drummer wearing a feathered hat; together with another, modelled as a boy on a bicycle being chased by a charging bull, each with original pulley and other mechanisms. (2) 102cm by 57cm and 45cm by 63cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300
An Austrian or German polychrome painted sheet iron fairground shooting gallery target, c. 1900, modelled as a lady drummer wearing a feathered hat; together with another, modelled as a boy on a bicycle being chased by a charging bull, each with original pulley and other mechanisms. (2) 102cm by 57cm and 45cm by 63cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300

Lot 75

A large Austrian or German polychrome painted sheet iron fairground shooting gallery target, early 20th century, modelled as an irate wife in bed shaking her fist at her abashed returning husband, with pulley, bellows and other mechanisms . 91cm by 101cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300
A large Austrian or German polychrome painted sheet iron fairground shooting gallery target, early 20th century, modelled as an irate wife in bed shaking her fist at her abashed returning husband, with pulley, bellows and other mechanisms . 91cm by 101cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300

Lot 76

An Austrian or German polychrome painted sheet iron fairground shooting gallery target, early 20th century, modelled as a water mill, its door opening to a blacksmith at his forge, with original mechanism and bell; together with another, modelled as an organ grinder with his monkey, with original pulley and mechanism. (2) 62cm by 50cm and 103cm by 70cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300
An Austrian or German polychrome painted sheet iron fairground shooting gallery target, early 20th century, modelled as a water mill, its door opening to a blacksmith at his forge, with original mechanism and bell; together with another, modelled as an organ grinder with his monkey, with original pulley and mechanism. (2) 62cm by 50cm and 103cm by 70cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300

Lot 77

A large Austrian or German polychrome painted sheet iron fairground shooting gallery target, c. 1900, modelled as a girl tethered to a post by a dog kennel being taunted by two youths, with original pulley, bellows and other mechanisms. 91cm by 101cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300
A large Austrian or German polychrome painted sheet iron fairground shooting gallery target, c. 1900, modelled as a girl tethered to a post by a dog kennel being taunted by two youths, with original pulley, bellows and other mechanisms. 91cm by 101cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300

Lot 78

An Austrian or German polychrome painted sheet iron fairground shooting gallery target, c. 1900, modelled as a tiger being hunted by a man with a spear in a loincloth; together with another, modelled as a huntsman in 17th century costume blowing a horn and carrying a lantern, each with original pulley and other mechanisms. (2) 48cm by 49cm and 96cm by 51cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300
An Austrian or German polychrome painted sheet iron fairground shooting gallery target, c. 1900, modelled as a tiger being hunted by a man with a spear in a loincloth; together with another, modelled as a huntsman in 17th century costume blowing a horn and carrying a lantern, each with original pulley and other mechanisms. (2) 48cm by 49cm and 96cm by 51cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300

Lot 79

An Austrian or German polychrome painted sheet iron fairground shooting gallery target, c. 1900, modelled as a circus girl in a blue dress, her head being devoured by a lion; together with another, modelled as a man spanking a naughty boy, each with original pulley and other mechanisms. (2) 79cm by 64cm and 60cm by 37cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300
An Austrian or German polychrome painted sheet iron fairground shooting gallery target, c. 1900, modelled as a circus girl in a blue dress, her head being devoured by a lion; together with another, modelled as a man spanking a naughty boy, each with original pulley and other mechanisms. (2) 79cm by 64cm and 60cm by 37cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300

Lot 80

A large Austrian or German polychrome painted sheet iron fairground shooting gallery target, c. 1900 modelled as a baker standing by a windmill, the wheel being operated by two horned devils, with original pulley and other mechanisms. 97cm by 70cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £150-250
A large Austrian or German polychrome painted sheet iron fairground shooting gallery target, c. 1900 modelled as a baker standing by a windmill, the wheel being operated by two horned devils, with original pulley and other mechanisms. 97cm by 70cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £150-250

Lot 81

A large Austrian or German polychrome painted sheet iron fairground shooting gallery target, c. 1900, modelled as a terrified devil on an anvil in a blacksmith's workshop, being tortured by two smiths and their assistant, with original pulley, bell, horns and other mechanisms. 92cm by 102cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300
A large Austrian or German polychrome painted sheet iron fairground shooting gallery target, c. 1900, modelled as a terrified devil on an anvil in a blacksmith

Lot 82

A George III parcel gilt walnut fretwork mirror, the distressed mirror plate within a moulded gilt slip, the crest with stylised leaf. 80cm by 43cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120
A George III parcel gilt walnut fretwork mirror, the distressed mirror plate within a moulded gilt slip, the crest with stylised leaf. 80cm by 43cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120

Lot 83

A Dutch blue and white transfer printed stoneware lavatory bowl, "Deresidentie", c. 1880/1900. Height c. 45cm, depth 43cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300
A Dutch blue and white transfer printed stoneware lavatory bowl, "Deresidentie", c. 1880/1900. Height c. 45cm, depth 43cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £200-300

Lot 84

An early 20th century elm swivelling office chair, with tablet back over turned spindles, raised on four downswept legs. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £60-80
An early 20th century elm swivelling office chair, with tablet back over turned spindles, raised on four downswept legs. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £60-80

Lot 85

A pair of ash spar back kitchen chairs, c. 1900. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50
A pair of ash spar back kitchen chairs, c. 1900. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50

Lot 86

A striking Victorian oil lamp, the columnar base in copper and brass with a Corinthian capital over a stepped base, part glazed enclosing teddy bear cut-outs, with a cut-glass reservoir, funnel and (later) etched shade. Excluding shade 56cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £100-150
A striking Victorian oil lamp, the columnar base in copper and brass with a Corinthian capital over a stepped base, part glazed enclosing teddy bear cut-outs, with a cut-glass reservoir, funnel and (later) etched shade. Excluding shade 56cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £100-150

Lot 87

A Victorian brass columnar oil lamp, spirally fluted on a stepped circular base with faceted glass reservoir, funnel and (associated) frosted glass shade. Excluding shade 42cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120
A Victorian brass columnar oil lamp, spirally fluted on a stepped circular base with faceted glass reservoir, funnel and (associated) frosted glass shade. Excluding shade 42cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120

Lot 88

A striking gilt-iron base or mount, late 19th century, of domed circular form, finely cast in relief with acanthus leaves and scrolls. 11cm by 34cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £150-200
A striking gilt-iron base or mount, late 19th century, of domed circular form, finely cast in relief with acanthus leaves and scrolls. 11cm by 34cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £150-200

Lot 89

A vintage green painted set of apothecary drawers, each with turned pull and brass label frame. 86cm by 152cm 30cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £300-500
A vintage green painted set of apothecary drawers, each with turned pull and brass label frame. 86cm by 152cm 30cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £300-500

Lot 90

A late 19th century green painted four door cabinet, each pair of panelled doors with a wooden pull, and with shelved interior. 92cm by 201cm by 52cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £300-500
A late 19th century green painted four door cabinet, each pair of panelled doors with a wooden pull, and with shelved interior. 92cm by 201cm by 52cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £300-500

Lot 91

A glazed mahogany haberdasher's cabinet, c. 1900, of six drawers, each compartmented. 93cm by 71cm by 38cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £300-500
A glazed mahogany haberdasher

Lot 92

A late 19th century green-painted four door floor-standing cabinet, with adjustable shelved interior, with an associated arrangement of pigeon holes affixed to the top; together with a green painted pigeon hole cabinet; and a further unpainted pigeon hole cabinet. (3) First 166cm by 207cm by 28cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £400-600
A late 19th century green-painted four door floor-standing cabinet, with adjustable shelved interior, with an associated arrangement of pigeon holes affixed to the top; together with a green painted pigeon hole cabinet; and a further unpainted pigeon hole cabinet. (3) First 166cm by 207cm by 28cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £400-600

Lot 93

A group of fifteen 19th century green glass bottles, each later filled with water and red wax sealed, one bearing paper label "Bourbon.. Brandy..Established since 1821 40% ALC/VOL". (15) 28.5cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50
A group of fifteen 19th century green glass bottles, each later filled with water and red wax sealed, one bearing paper label "Bourbon.. Brandy..Established since 1821 40% ALC/VOL". (15) 28.5cm Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £30-50

Lot 94

A Challon mahogany cased baby grand piano. Length 129cm, £100-200
A Challon mahogany cased baby grand piano. Length 129cm, £100-200

Lot 95

A set of three large white metal and ribbed glass industrial style hanging lights. Length excluding chain 62cm, £100-150
A set of three large white metal and ribbed glass industrial style hanging lights. Length excluding chain 62cm, £100-150

Lot 96

A Terry Herbert style tall anglepoise lamp. c. 100cm, £30-50
A Terry Herbert style tall anglepoise lamp. c. 100cm, £30-50

Lot 97

A vintage Tri-ang painted wooden doll's house. 42cm by 48cm, £20-30
A vintage Tri-ang painted wooden doll

Lot 98

A vintage Danish teak tile-inset dining table, the rectangular top with floral design tiles, extending, on a trestle base. Extended 72cm by 207cm by 89cm, £50-70
A vintage Danish teak tile-inset dining table, the rectangular top with floral design tiles, extending, on a trestle base. Extended 72cm by 207cm by 89cm, £50-70

Lot 99

A Dutch Delft dish, the well and rim painted with Chinese pavilions in a bright cobalt blue, unmarked. Diameter 29.5cm, £40-60
A Dutch Delft dish, the well and rim painted with Chinese pavilions in a bright cobalt blue, unmarked. Diameter 29.5cm, £40-60

Lot 100

An 18th century Delft blue and white vase, of faceted baluster form, painted with the figure of a peasant in a landscape, within a moulded Rococo cartouche (lacking cover). 26.5cm, £40-60
An 18th century Delft blue and white vase, of faceted baluster form, painted with the figure of a peasant in a landscape, within a moulded Rococo cartouche (lacking cover). 26.5cm, £40-60

Lot 101

Kay Nielson for P. Ipsens Enke, Denmark, "Venus Kalipygos", a glazed terracotta figure, c. 1915, signed and titled to the base, impressed factory marks to the underside. 21cm, £40-60
Kay Nielson for P. Ipsens Enke, Denmark, "Venus Kalipygos", a glazed terracotta figure, c. 1915, signed and titled to the base, impressed factory marks to the underside. 21cm, £40-60

Lot 102

A late 18th/early 19th century wine glass, the panelled bowl etched with a band of vines and grapes, on a wrythen stem and raised on a domed foot. 14.75cm, £50-70
A late 18th/early 19th century wine glass, the panelled bowl etched with a band of vines and grapes, on a wrythen stem and raised on a domed foot. 14.75cm, £50-70

Lot 103

A vintage Shorter Brothers fish service comprising eleven fish-shaped and moulded plates, serving plate and sauce boat on stand, printed marks. , £30-50
A vintage Shorter Brothers fish service comprising eleven fish-shaped and moulded plates, serving plate and sauce boat on stand, printed marks. , £30-50

Lot 104

A large vintage plush teddy bear, with glass eyes, velvet hand and foot pads; together with another smaller bear, probably Chad Valley, with faded cloth label (lacking eyes); and a miniature wooden wheelbarrow. (3) Bears 85cm and 60cm, £60-80
A large vintage plush teddy bear, with glass eyes, velvet hand and foot pads; together with another smaller bear, probably Chad Valley, with faded cloth label (lacking eyes); and a miniature wooden wheelbarrow. (3) Bears 85cm and 60cm, £60-80

Lot 105

A large English vintage textured leather suitcase, Norissa, fitted to the interior with rail and hangers, stamped marks. 49cm by 59cm, £40-60
A large English vintage textured leather suitcase, Norissa, fitted to the interior with rail and hangers, stamped marks. 49cm by 59cm, £40-60

Lot 106

A collection of eight prescription books/ledgers, dating from 1891-1918, all folio, inscribed in ink in contemporary hand, contemporary half leather, a/f (8), £50-70
A collection of eight prescription books/ledgers, dating from 1891-1918, all folio, inscribed in ink in contemporary hand, contemporary half leather, a/f (8), £50-70

Lot 107

A vintage open bookcase, c. 1960, with three graduated shelves joined by brass rods, on ebonised tapering legs. 96cm by 106cm by 33cm, £50-70
A vintage open bookcase, c. 1960, with three graduated shelves joined by brass rods, on ebonised tapering legs. 96cm by 106cm by 33cm, £50-70

Lot 108

A metal framed and glazed shop display counter, bow-fronted, bearing the logo for Hamilton & Inches, maker's label "Beautiline Tubex". 89cm by 172cm by 68cm, £60-80
A metal framed and glazed shop display counter, bow-fronted, bearing the logo for Hamilton & Inches, maker

Lot 109

A vintage tile-inset teak coffee table, 1970's. 40cm by 92cm by 52cm, £20-40
A vintage tile-inset teak coffee table, 1970

Lot 110

A white metal framed glazed floor-standing shop display cabinet, fitted to the interior with glass shelves. 189cm by 100cm by 39cm, £60-80
A white metal framed glazed floor-standing shop display cabinet, fitted to the interior with glass shelves. 189cm by 100cm by 39cm, £60-80

Lot 111

A Chinese cherrywood dining table and chairs, the rectangular table with moulded edge and raised on rectangular section legs, together with four chairs, each with yoke crest rail and plank seat. (5). Table 77cm by 180cm by 100cm, £150-200
A Chinese cherrywood dining table and chairs, the rectangular table with moulded edge and raised on rectangular section legs, together with four chairs, each with yoke crest rail and plank seat. (5). Table 77cm by 180cm by 100cm, £150-200

Lot 112

A Gucci leather-trimmed lady's canvas briefcase, in the classic Gucci pattern, with stamped brass combination locks and fitted kid-lined interior. 31cm by 43cm, £50-70
A Gucci leather-trimmed lady

Lot 113

A pair of glazed white metal floor standing shop display cabinets, each with single glazed door, base drawer, glass shelves and applied with hessian panels. 200cm by 57cm square. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £100-150
A pair of glazed white metal floor standing shop display cabinets, each with single glazed door, base drawer, glass shelves and applied with hessian panels. 200cm by 57cm square. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £100-150

Lot 114

A pair of glazed white metal wall-mounted shop display cases. 81cm by 99cm by 20cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £20-40
A pair of glazed white metal wall-mounted shop display cases. 81cm by 99cm by 20cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £20-40

Lot 115

A large late 19th century cast iron book press. 41cm by 58cm by 31cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £70-90
A large late 19th century cast iron book press. 41cm by 58cm by 31cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £70-90

Lot 116

A vintage teak pigeon hole cabinet of twenty-four sections. 49cm by 196cm by 29cm, £30-40
A vintage teak pigeon hole cabinet of twenty-four sections. 49cm by 196cm by 29cm, £30-40

Lot 117

A Danish mahogany cased longcase clock in 18th century style, modern, the domed hood with glass door flanked by fluted columns enclosing a brass dial inscribed Tempus Fugit in the arch, the movement with Westminster chime. 192cm, £100-200
A Danish mahogany cased longcase clock in 18th century style, modern, the domed hood with glass door flanked by fluted columns enclosing a brass dial inscribed Tempus Fugit in the arch, the movement with Westminster chime. 192cm, £100-200

Lot 118

A Toulemonde Bochart linear elephant grey wool carpet, 248cm x 352cm, £80-120
A Toulemonde Bochart linear elephant grey wool carpet, 248cm x 352cm, £80-120

Lot 119

A 1920's flatwoven kilim rug, the central medallions enclosed within four stylised flower and leaf panels and a floral border, on a red field. 175cm by 101cm, £80-120
A 1920

Lot 120

A Turkeman Bokhara rug, the central panel with three rows of octagons, three leaves pattern , with abrash. 105cm by 100cm, £80-120
A Turkeman Bokhara rug, the central panel with three rows of octagons, three leaves pattern , with abrash. 105cm by 100cm, £80-120

Lot 121

An Iranian Sarouk rug, the central panel with triple medallion within four areas of arabesques with leaves and flowers, on a crimson field. 102cm by 65cm, £100-150
An Iranian Sarouk rug, the central panel with triple medallion within four areas of arabesques with leaves and flowers, on a crimson field. 102cm by 65cm, £100-150

Lot 122

A Kazak rug, the central panel with triple medallion enclosed within a flowerhead panel and stylised leaf and floral border, on a red field. 158cm by 97cm, £100-150
A Kazak rug, the central panel with triple medallion enclosed within a flowerhead panel and stylised leaf and floral border, on a red field. 158cm by 97cm, £100-150

Lot 123

An early 20th century Caucasian runner, the central panel with all over stylised flower and leaves enclosed within four triple leaf and flower borders, on a red field, signs of wear and moth. 356cm by 92cm, £80-120
An early 20th century Caucasian runner, the central panel with all over stylised flower and leaves enclosed within four triple leaf and flower borders, on a red field, signs of wear and moth. 356cm by 92cm, £80-120

Lot 124

A Turkish Megri rug, the central triple panel with stylised leaves and flowers with blue, red and green ground enclosed within four diamond, floral and leaf borders, wear and tears. 180cm by 110cm, £80-120
A Turkish Megri rug, the central triple panel with stylised leaves and flowers with blue, red and green ground enclosed within four diamond, floral and leaf borders, wear and tears. 180cm by 110cm, £80-120

Lot 125

A Kazak runner, the plain red central panel enclosed within a leaves and sugar loaf style border, wear. 329cm by 100cm, £80-120
A Kazak runner, the plain red central panel enclosed within a leaves and sugar loaf style border, wear. 329cm by 100cm, £80-120

Lot 126

An Azerbaijan rug, the central panel with triple medallions enclosed within floral blue and multiple interlocking bands, on a blue field. 136cm by 110cm, £100-150
An Azerbaijan rug, the central panel with triple medallions enclosed within floral blue and multiple interlocking bands, on a blue field. 136cm by 110cm, £100-150

Lot 127

A Bokhara, rug,the central panel with all over octagon design enclosed within a multiple floral border, on a brown field. 148cm by 87cm, £60-80
A Bokhara, rug,the central panel with all over octagon design enclosed within a multiple floral border, on a brown field. 148cm by 87cm, £60-80

Lot 128

A novelty ceramic Scotch Whisky decanter, modelled as a standing lady wearing an exotic headdress and holding a West Highland Terrier, inscribed "Scotch Whisky". 23cm, £20-40
A novelty ceramic Scotch Whisky decanter, modelled as a standing lady wearing an exotic headdress and holding a West Highland Terrier, inscribed "Scotch Whisky". 23cm, £20-40

Lot 129

A German novelty Kewpie Doll "jasperware" ceramic clock, c. 1930, of arched form, decorated with Kewpie figures against a green ground, incised marks. 15cm by 14cm, £30-50
A German novelty Kewpie Doll "jasperware" ceramic clock, c. 1930, of arched form, decorated with Kewpie figures against a green ground, incised marks. 15cm by 14cm, £30-50

Lot 130

A group of German novelty bisque figures, early 20th century including Schafer & Vater, comprising: a pair of Snookums; a Dutch boy and girl match holder "Waiting for the Smacks"; a pair of nodding head monkey figures labelled Adam and Eve; a group labelled "Kiss me Rastus nuthin' makes ME sick" stamped for Morris & Bendien, New York; and a match holder modelled as a musical bird. (7) Tallest 12.5cm, £80-120
A group of German novelty bisque figures, early 20th century including Schafer & Vater, comprising: a pair of Snookums; a Dutch boy and girl match holder "Waiting for the Smacks"; a pair of nodding head monkey figures labelled Adam and Eve; a group labelled "Kiss me Rastus nuthin

Lot 131

A glass model of an 18th/19th century sword, the hilt with moulded fluted pommel and grip, with tapering blade (re-attached). Length overall 99cm, £50-70
A glass model of an 18th/19th century sword, the hilt with moulded fluted pommel and grip, with tapering blade (re-attached). Length overall 99cm, £50-70

Lot 132

A group of carvings comprising: a sperm whale tooth depicting Moby Dick, named c. 1910; a whale bone carved as a fish; another carved as an Inuit figure in a canoe; a walrus tooth carved as a polar bear on ice; a walrus tusk carved as a seal; and a sperm whale tooth carved as an Inuit fisherman, dates from c. 1910-1940. (6) First 13cm, £100-150
A group of carvings comprising: a sperm whale tooth depicting Moby Dick, named c. 1910; a whale bone carved as a fish; another carved as an Inuit figure in a canoe; a walrus tooth carved as a polar bear on ice; a walrus tusk carved as a seal; and a sperm whale tooth carved as an Inuit fisherman, dates from c. 1910-1940. (6) First 13cm, £100-150

Lot 133

An African carved wooden fish-form box, possibly Ghana. 20cm, £30-50
An African carved wooden fish-form box, possibly Ghana. 20cm, £30-50

Lot 134

A West African bronze short staff or terminal, cast with a seated male figure. 28cm, £40-60
A West African bronze short staff or terminal, cast with a seated male figure. 28cm, £40-60

Lot 135

A pair of West Afrian ceremonial short spears, each with mask terminal above an elongated body with outstretched arms terminating in a leaf shaped blade. 62cm, £80-120
A pair of West Afrian ceremonial short spears, each with mask terminal above an elongated body with outstretched arms terminating in a leaf shaped blade. 62cm, £80-120

Lot 136

A West African bronze bell, possibly Benin, of horn form, csat with mask and pierced collars. 33cm, £60-80
A West African bronze bell, possibly Benin, of horn form, csat with mask and pierced collars. 33cm, £60-80

Lot 137

A Norwegian carved wooden mangle board, probably 18th century, the handle modelled as a standing roaring lion, the board carved in relief with scrolling flowers. Length 78cm, £100-200
A Norwegian carved wooden mangle board, probably 18th century, the handle modelled as a standing roaring lion, the board carved in relief with scrolling flowers. Length 78cm, £100-200

Lot 138

A painted conch shell, Philippines, decorated with an image of the S.S. Ben Nevis, flags and maps of Mindanao and Luzon Islands, inscribed "Happy Trip 1965". 26cm, £40-60
A painted conch shell, Philippines, decorated with an image of the S.S. Ben Nevis, flags and maps of Mindanao and Luzon Islands, inscribed "Happy Trip 1965". 26cm, £40-60

Lot 139

A 20th century cello by Stringers of Edinburgh, with two piece back, characteristic scroll and ebony turning pegs, in a fitted case with bow en suite. Overall 122cm, back 79cm, £400-600
A 20th century cello by Stringers of Edinburgh, with two piece back, characteristic scroll and ebony turning pegs, in a fitted case with bow en suite. Overall 122cm, back 79cm, £400-600

Lot 140

A 1940's leopard skin fur-trimmed three-quarter length coat, with fur shawl collar and cuffs. CITES Annex A, Appendix 1 (exempt), sold with certificate no. 581252/01, permitting sale within the EU only, £150-250
A 1940

Lot 141

An oak plant stand in the Art Nouveau taste, the shaped square top above an undertier on splayed legs. 109cm by 30cm square, £30-50
An oak plant stand in the Art Nouveau taste, the shaped square top above an undertier on splayed legs. 109cm by 30cm square, £30-50

Lot 142

A 19th century turned wooden wool winder, with spindle arms and raised on three splayed legs. Height 104cm, £50-70
A 19th century turned wooden wool winder, with spindle arms and raised on three splayed legs. Height 104cm, £50-70

Lot 143

A 19th century Gothic Revival golden oak washstand (alterations), the rectangular top over two frieze drawers, raised on channelled legs over a shelf stretcher with fret carved gallery, the top with later superstructure. 96cm by 120cm by 56cm, £80-100
A 19th century Gothic Revival golden oak washstand (alterations), the rectangular top over two frieze drawers, raised on channelled legs over a shelf stretcher with fret carved gallery, the top with later superstructure. 96cm by 120cm by 56cm, £80-100

Lot 144

A glazed mahogany office side cabinet, c. 1900, the upper section with galleried top over three glazed doors enclosing shelves, the base with two pairs of fielded panel doors. 174cm by 140cm by 37cm, £120-180
A glazed mahogany office side cabinet, c. 1900, the upper section with galleried top over three glazed doors enclosing shelves, the base with two pairs of fielded panel doors. 174cm by 140cm by 37cm, £120-180

Lot 145

A South-East Asian carved hardwood occasional table, early 20th century, the rectangular top with cut-off corners, decorated with elephants, raised on six legs joined by a shelf stretcher. 65cm by 64cm by 40cm, £30-40
A South-East Asian carved hardwood occasional table, early 20th century, the rectangular top with cut-off corners, decorated with elephants, raised on six legs joined by a shelf stretcher. 65cm by 64cm by 40cm, £30-40

Lot 146

Two Flightcase Warehouse custom-fitted flight cases, each with foam inserts and moving on castors. 111cm by 98cm by 40cm and 122cm by 127cm by 51cm (2), £40-60
Two Flightcase Warehouse custom-fitted flight cases, each with foam inserts and moving on castors. 111cm by 98cm by 40cm and 122cm by 127cm by 51cm (2), £40-60

Lot 147

A very large 19th century glass carafe, possibly Stourbridge, Stevens & Williams, of globe and shaft form, raised on scroll feet with moulded lion masks (crack to spout). Height 47cm, £70-90
A very large 19th century glass carafe, possibly Stourbridge, Stevens & Williams, of globe and shaft form, raised on scroll feet with moulded lion masks (crack to spout). Height 47cm, £70-90

Lot 148

A Chinese white metal mounted green hardstone opium pipe, 20th century; together with a black lacquer spherical box, the lift-off cover decorated with a dragon. (2) First 47cm , £30-40
A Chinese white metal mounted green hardstone opium pipe, 20th century; together with a black lacquer spherical box, the lift-off cover decorated with a dragon. (2) First 47cm , £30-40

Lot 149

A group of wooden carvings: an African model of a rhinoceros; an African, possibly Makonde, columnar figure spirit group or life tree; and a Balinese carved wooden model of a bull. (3) First, length, 36cm, £40-60
A group of wooden carvings: an African model of a rhinoceros; an African, possibly Makonde, columnar figure spirit group or life tree; and a Balinese carved wooden model of a bull. (3) First, length, 36cm, £40-60

Lot 150

A novelty hat decorated with composition and stuffed fabric fruit including grapes, pears and apples, on a straw base. Height 25cm, £20-30
A novelty hat decorated with composition and stuffed fabric fruit including grapes, pears and apples, on a straw base. Height 25cm, £20-30

Lot 151

CARNIVAL-[MARDI GRAS, NEW ORLEANS], A rare Krewe of Rex, Carnival Krewe, Rex Ball invitation, March 5th, 1889, a chromolithographic folding invitation in octagonal form, closed depicting a globe and astrological signs, dated March 5th 1889, Rex 1889, opening to reveal a gold ground interior, depicting [The Treasures of the Earth], the centre panel entitled "Reception Imperial", open 33cm. high by 26cm. wide, closed 11.5cm x 12cm. Note: Illustrated in Henri Schindler's Mardi Gras Treasures, Invitations of the Golden Age, p. 59., £120-180
CARNIVAL-[MARDI GRAS, NEW ORLEANS], A rare Krewe of Rex, Carnival Krewe, Rex Ball invitation, March 5th, 1889, a chromolithographic folding invitation in octagonal form, closed depicting a globe and astrological signs, dated March 5th 1889, Rex 1889, opening to reveal a gold ground interior, depicting [The Treasures of the Earth], the centre panel entitled "Reception Imperial", open 33cm. high by 26cm. wide, closed 11.5cm x 12cm. Note: Illustrated in Henri Schindler

Lot 152

A brass "student" floor lamp, in 19th century style, the green glass shade on a weighted adjustable arm, supported on an iron base. Height 140cm, £50-70
A brass "student" floor lamp, in 19th century style, the green glass shade on a weighted adjustable arm, supported on an iron base. Height 140cm, £50-70

Lot 153

A brass "student" desk lamp, the green glass shade on a weighted adjustable arm, on a circular base; together with two brass oil lamps, one with glass shade. (3) First 61cm, £40-60
A brass "student" desk lamp, the green glass shade on a weighted adjustable arm, on a circular base; together with two brass oil lamps, one with glass shade. (3) First 61cm, £40-60

Lot 154

An inlaid mahogany banjo barometer in George III style, early 20th century, with silvered dial and glazed thermometer, the case decorated with shells and paterae and bearing presentation plaque dated 1915. 76cm, £50-70
An inlaid mahogany banjo barometer in George III style, early 20th century, with silvered dial and glazed thermometer, the case decorated with shells and paterae and bearing presentation plaque dated 1915. 76cm, £50-70

Lot 155

A large stained pine linen airer, c. 1900, of three sections, with canvas strap hinges. Each section 153cm by 91cm, £40-60
A large stained pine linen airer, c. 1900, of three sections, with canvas strap hinges. Each section 153cm by 91cm, £40-60

Lot 156

A late 19th century Renaissance Revival walnut cassapanca, the back with lunette carved crest rail over a panel carved in relief with putti and scrolling flowers, above a hinged plank seat between zoomorphic arms, the base further carved in relief. 108cm by 133cm by 47cm, £80-120
A late 19th century Renaissance Revival walnut cassapanca, the back with lunette carved crest rail over a panel carved in relief with putti and scrolling flowers, above a hinged plank seat between zoomorphic arms, the base further carved in relief. 108cm by 133cm by 47cm, £80-120

Lot 157

A gentleman's carved oak library armchair with lady's chair en suite, late 19th century, each frame carved with foliate roundels and fluted bands, the gentleman's chair with arms raised on turned spindles, on turned legs moving on castors. (2), £80-120
A gentleman

Lot 158

An oak artist's easel, c. 1900, of characteristic form, paint-stained. Height 173cm, £50-70
An oak artist

Lot 159

A mahogany cased table top harmonium, with white metal stops and carrying handles and mother of pearl keys. 25cm by 55cm by 20cm, £30-40
A mahogany cased table top harmonium, with white metal stops and carrying handles and mother of pearl keys. 25cm by 55cm by 20cm, £30-40

Lot 160

A mahogany floor lamp, c. 1920, the brass standard issuing from a tapering square section stem carved in relief with paterae and swags, on a square base. Height excluding fitting. 148cm, £60-90
A mahogany floor lamp, c. 1920, the brass standard issuing from a tapering square section stem carved in relief with paterae and swags, on a square base. Height excluding fitting. 148cm, £60-90

Lot 161

A small Regency mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular moulded top with reeded edge over three graduated drawers (the bottom deep drawer simulating two), each with ivory escutcheon and (later) lion mask pulls, on reeded scroll feet. 78cm by 72cm by 49cm, £300-500
A small Regency mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular moulded top with reeded edge over three graduated drawers (the bottom deep drawer simulating two), each with ivory escutcheon and (later) lion mask pulls, on reeded scroll feet. 78cm by 72cm by 49cm, £300-500

Lot 162

A mahogany dropleaf games table, c. 1900, the top with a slide-out chequerboard, over a lift-out leather-inset backgammon board, the frame fitted with a further slide, raised on square section tapering legs terminating in spade feet. 74cm by 49cm by 45cm (closed). , £50-70
A mahogany dropleaf games table, c. 1900, the top with a slide-out chequerboard, over a lift-out leather-inset backgammon board, the frame fitted with a further slide, raised on square section tapering legs terminating in spade feet. 74cm by 49cm by 45cm (closed). , £50-70

Lot 163

A mahogany open bookcase, c. 1900, the moulded top above open shelves with boarded back flanked by fluted uprights and on a block base. 162cm by 120cm by 28cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £40-60
A mahogany open bookcase, c. 1900, the moulded top above open shelves with boarded back flanked by fluted uprights and on a block base. 162cm by 120cm by 28cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £40-60

Lot 164

A cased table top harmonium. Case 17cm by 64cm by 40cm, £30-40
A cased table top harmonium. Case 17cm by 64cm by 40cm, £30-40

Lot 165

A pair of German composition and cloth fairground or carnival figures, late 19th century, modelled as a Pierrot and Pierrette, each on a revolving metal pole and mounted on a later electrified stand, losses. Figures excluding stands 70cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120
A pair of German composition and cloth fairground or carnival figures, late 19th century, modelled as a Pierrot and Pierrette, each on a revolving metal pole and mounted on a later electrified stand, losses. Figures excluding stands 70cm. Provenance: Michael Bennett-Levy, £80-120

Lot 166

Two vintage British quad movie posters, The Railway Children, printed by W.E. Berry Ltd, Bradford and The Towering Inferno by the same printer, some tears. Each c. 75cm by 100cm, £40-60
Two vintage British quad movie posters, The Railway Children, printed by W.E. Berry Ltd, Bradford and The Towering Inferno by the same printer, some tears. Each c. 75cm by 100cm, £40-60

Lot 167

A re-print of a vintage Italian movie poster for Hitchcock's Marnie. c. 68cm by 100cm, £20-30
A re-print of a vintage Italian movie poster for Hitchcock

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