Sale:
FS10 (20 Apr 2011)
Auction Lot:
0185
Estimate:
£600-£800
Realised:
£4,300
A 17th century gold and hair plait heart-shaped memento mori panel with enamelled skeleton motif together with three similar.
Sale:
FS11 (13 Jul 2011)
Auction Lot:
0709
Estimate:
£5,000-£7,000
Realised:
£5,700
An imposing Victorian burr walnut veneered library bookcase. A gift from HM Queen Mary to the Officers Association.
Sale:
FS11 (13 Jul 2011)
Auction Lot:
0473
Estimate:
£3,000-£4,000
Realised:
£14,500
A Martin Bros salt glazed stoneware 'grotesque' spoon warmer. Signed RW Martin, London & Southall 11-1879.
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