Only two more Auctions to go until the end of 2018

Wednesday 28th November Antique and Interiors Sale

Wednesday 12th December General Sale

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Lot 287 A white metal Nef, stamped 925

A Nef is an extravagant table ornament and container which first appeared during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods and was formed in the shape of a Ship.  With dual purpose; Nefs were used for decoration and to hold spices, salt, cutlery or latterly napkins.  

The Nef would be placed in front of the most important person seated at the table to demonstrate their status.

This lovely selection of Netsukes are entered for Auction on 28th November 2018

definition of Netsuke ~ a carved button-like ornament, especially of ivory or wood, formerly worn in Japan to suspend articles from the sash of a kimono.

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Auction on Wednesday 28th November

An impressive pair of Siebe Gorman style, weighted diving boots
to be offered for auction in our Antique and Interiors Sale Wednesday 28th November

Worn with a full diving suit and diving equipment the diver's boots or shoes were created for two reasons. Firstly, the protection of the diver’s feet is a must, the boots protect the diver’s feet from injury. The second is to help overcome the positive buoyancy effect from the diver's suit. Weight is added to the boots helping to make the diver more stable underwater. Typically weighing around 35 pounds or 16 kilos in weight, the boots are made of leather or canvas uppers; making them generally renewable. The soles of the boots are cast in iron, brass or lead depending on the diver’s use. Lead is generally used on deck plates and smooth surfaces, whereas the brass is preferred for walking on mud and rough ground. The boots are fastened with the buckles facing outwards and the laces or lanyards secured around the upper parts of the ankles. If the boots have been incorrectly fitted, they could become loosened/stuck and be pulled from the diver’s feet; this could lead to the diver being blown up feet first to the surface, if negative buoyancy is lost. 

An Edwardian cast iron canopy shower bath

to be offered for auction in our Antique and Interiors Sale Wednesday 28th November

Estimate £800 - £1200

This incredible canopy shower bath comes apart into two pieces, the canopy bolting to the top of the bath. The bath comes with a complete overhead shower and sprinkler system, with hot and cold, shower, spray, plunge, douche, jet, rising spray, wave and waste controls. 

This is a rare complete canopy bathtub that is free standing and features lion claw feet and a rolled top. 

A striking collection of Royal Crown Derby Paperweights
to be offered for auction in our Antique and Interiors Sale Wednesday 28th November

Since approximately 1750, the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company have produced some of the finest bone china. This includes tableware and ornamental items such as the fantastic selection of paperweights we have pictured here. Based in Derby, England the company is one of the oldest English porcelain manufacturers remaining.  The company was known as ‘Derby Porcelain’ until 1773, they then adopted the name of ‘Crown Derby’, adding the ‘Royal’ in 1890. Giving them the more commonly recognised name ‘Royal Crown Derby’. Although suffering a company closure under the ownership of Royal Doulton, Royal Crown Derby was revived under the renewed ownership of Hugh Gibson and the Pearson family. The pieces created by Royal Crown Derby continue to be much sought after and loved items today. 

A fantastic collection of Swarovski cut lead glass (crystal)
to be offered for auction in our Antique and Interiors Sale Wednesday 28th November

Headquartered in Wattens, Austria, Swarovski is an Austrian producer of lead glass more commonly known as crystal. The Swarovski Crystal Business, that primarily produces lead glass jewellery (commonly called crystal jewellery) and accessories is one of three of the major sub-businesses of Swarovski; the others include Swarovski Optik, which produces optical instruments such as telescopes, telescopic sights for rifles, and binoculars; and Tyrolit, a manufacturer of grinding, sawing, drilling, and dressing tools, as well as a supplier of tools and machines.
Born in northern Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), 20 km from the current border with Poland Daniel Swarovski’s father was a glass cutter and owned a small glass factory. Serving as an apprentice in his fathers company Daniel became skilled in the art of glass cutting. Daniel patented an electric cutting machine in 1891 that facilitated the production of crystal glass. In 1895 Daniel, along with financier Armand Kosman, and Franz Weis founded A. Kosmann, D. Swarovski & Co, later shortened to KS & Co. With a vision to make ‘a diamond for everyone’ Daniel took advantage of the local hydroelectricity in Watten, where he and his partners established a cutting factory and which he used to power energy-intensive grinding processes used to make his ‘affordable’ crystals. Expanding to France and first using the edelweiss flower in their logo in 1899, the company were known as Pierres Taillées du Tyrol. Daniel then founded Tyrolit in 1919, which brought the grinding and polishing tools from the crystal business into a different market. Daniels son Wilhelm Swarovski customised a pair of binoculars in 1935 leading to the launch of Swarovski Optik 14 years later. Swarovski Optik manufactures optical instruments such as binoculars and telescopes. In 1977, Swarovski entered the jewellery market in the United States.
All Swarovski creations are marked with a logo. The original logo was an edelweiss flower, which was replaced by an S.A.L. logo and then 1988 with the current swan logo.
The Swarovski Crystal range includes lead crystal glass sculptures and miniature, jewellery and couture, home decor, and chandeliers. It is best known for its small animal figurines.

A print by Norman Wade 'Durham Cathedral'
To be offered at auction in our Antique and Interiors Sale Wednesday 28th November 
 

Born in London and trained as a graphic designer Norman Wade is a well celebrated North East artist. Known for his pipe smoking and having a friendly character Norman spent much of his time creating works of art of Durham Cathedral and City amongst other fascinating subjects. Norman, married to Moira moved north to pursue a career in Art, firstly moving to the Lake District, then further north to Gosforth and then to Bishop Auckland. The Wades had an art shop in Saddler Street, Durham which was run by Norman's wife Moira. Moira would frame and sell Norman's pieces.  The shop was open throughout the 1970’s until the couple decided to sell and move to Spain.