Fine Interiors | Gift Guide
Need some gift giving inspiration for this Christmas? Take a look at these lots from our Fine Interiors Auction...
Need some gift giving inspiration for this Christmas? Take a look at these unique and delightful lots from our Fine Interiors Auction, there is sure to be something for everyone...
The Wine Lover
Lot 655 - A French wrought iron wall-mounted wine store, 18th/19th century, possibly Bordeaux
Estimate £400-600
The Bookworm
Lot 713 - A Regency black lacquered and gilt chinoiserie waterfall bookcase,
decorated with trees, pagodas and figures in boats, with three shelves above a base drawer and raised on bracket feet
Estimate £800-1,200
The Dog Lover
Lot 455 - Herbert Thomas Dicksee RE (1862-1942) 'THE OLD HOUND' (PORTRAIT OF THE HEAD OF A DEERHOUND, SIDE-FACE) Original etching on vellum, signed artist's proof, edition of 300
Estimate £250-350
The Train Spotter
Lot 603 - A 5in gauge live steam model of the Britannia Class 4-6-2 Pacific locomotive and tender 'Boadicea' no.70036
Estimate £8,000-12,000
The Equestrian
Lot 57 - A silvered trophy in the form of a horse head, by G S, Sheffield 1999
Estimate £300-350
The Musician
Lot 214 - A Gebruder Alexander of Mainz French horn
Estimate £1,500-2,500
The Gardener
Lot 940 - A pair of cast iron urns, 19th century, possibly The Handyside Foundry
Estimate £500-800
The Globetrotter
Lot 903 - A large leather and studded travelling trunk, c.1920, set with brass hasps, the interior with a lift-out tray and labelled with a three elephant head logo
Estimate £300-500
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