13th Jun, 2024 10:30
Summer Specialist Sale
Group of antique pin cushions
Group of antique pin cushions, comprising; a dated mid 18th century marriage token, worked with embroidered initials 'NSB and WBM 2.3.1757' beneath a heart, 17.5cm x 11.5cm (worn); two later beadwork examples, a souvenir 'From the Thames Tunnel' with printed verse 'Gather the Rosebuds' verso, 8cm wide, and a double-sided octagonal beadwork example, 'Flowers are the / Jewels of Nature', 9.5cm; an unusual early 19th century miniature treacle-glazed pottery rocking crib or cradle, 8.5cm long x 5.5cm high, a lady's leg with stocking and lace garter, plus six smaller examples, Georgian and Victorian (11)
Sold for £140
Group of antique pin cushions, comprising; a dated mid 18th century marriage token, worked with embroidered initials 'NSB and WBM 2.3.1757' beneath a heart, 17.5cm x 11.5cm (worn); two later beadwork examples, a souvenir 'From the Thames Tunnel' with printed verse 'Gather the Rosebuds' verso, 8cm wide, and a double-sided octagonal beadwork example, 'Flowers are the / Jewels of Nature', 9.5cm; an unusual early 19th century miniature treacle-glazed pottery rocking crib or cradle, 8.5cm long x 5.5cm high, a lady's leg with stocking and lace garter, plus six smaller examples, Georgian and Victorian (11)
Auction: Summer Specialist Sale, 13th Jun, 2024
Our Summer Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors
Highlights included an Austral Islands Cheif's staff £15,500, a Large Minton majolica elephant four-branch candelabrum centrepiece £6,200, an Asscher cut diamond (approx. 4.5 carats) platinum ring £11,500, The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, K.C.S.I £12,500, and an early 19th century double-sided micromosaic table box £11,000.
Viewing
Wednesday 12th June - 10am till 5pm
