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Sale FS22; Lot: 0974: By Direction of the Dean and Chapter of Exeter Cathedral - A pair of 16th Century Italian carved giltwood and polychrome decorated thrones, the high panelled backs with arcaded pendant hung canopies of half dodecogonal form, pierced and decorated with scrolling foliage, one with foliate scroll finials, the other lacking and with vaulted interiors of star shape, each with a central pendant, the polychrome decorated rectangular panels with female figures and birds amidst scrolling foliage, between canted panelled stiles in gilt with red and gilt decorated reserves, the box seats with short arm supports on turned uprights, having panels with coat of arms to either side, the seats with central Moresque decorated panels, flanked by stiles with raised masks and foliage, on block feet, Circa 1620, 223.5cm (7ft 4in) high, the seats 74cm (2ft 5in) wide. *Note A gift to Exeter Cathedral by the Reverend Sir Patrick Ferguson Davie BT, Circa 1960 of Creedy Park, Devon. Purchased in London the thrones are discussed in Charles Tracy's book Continental Church Furniture in England - A Traffic in Piety, pages 138 - 139.

By Direction of the Dean and Chapter of Exeter Cathedral - A Pair ... (FS22/974)

Sold for £9,000

Sale FS25; Lot: 0751: A Turkish carpet of very large size, the blue/green field with an all over geometric design of interlaced serated palmettes and lanceolate leaves in principal colours of brick red, green and orange, enclosed by a main brick red palmette and foliate meander border, 812cm (26ft 8in) x 714cm (23ft 5in).

A Turkish Carpet of Very Large Size (FS25/751)

Sold for £15,000

Sale SS2; Lot: 0051: A 2-bolt/3-bolt diving helmet by Siebe Gorman & Co, London, matching numbers '202' and '3090', oval top and side windows with guards, hinged oval faceplate with guard, wing nut spitcock, fitted double purge valves, one to either side, rear air intake and internal ducts, weight hangers and manufacturer's plaque to corselet with one piece two bolt brail, 52cm high.

A 2-bolt/3-bolt Diving Helmet by Siebe Gorman & Co, London (SS2/51)

Sold for £5,800

Sale SC24; Lot: 0237: A World War One Distinguished Conduct Medal group of four to 64754 Dvr. FS Brown includes Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914 'Mons' Star, Campaign and Victory Medal, lacks M ID oakleaf, miniature ribbons, 'Old Contemptable's Association' badge No 2332, Metropolitan Special Constabulary badge and a commemorative pendant, 'France's Day 1917', together with photocopies of London Gazette and medal award.

A World War One Distinguished Conduct Medal Group of Four To 64754 ... (SC24/237)

Sold for £2,200

Sale FS24; Lot: 0105: A gentleman's keyless lever quarter repeat pocket watch the circular white enamel dial, 42mm diameter with subsidiary seconds dial and Roman numerals, the dust cover with inscription dated '1912' in an 18ct gold case.

A Gentleman's Keyless Lever Quarter Repeat Pocket Watch (FS24/105)

Sold for £900

Sale FS15; Lot: 0740: A George III mahogany estate cabinet with cleated rectangular hinged top, enclosing a compartment, a similar central recessed door flanked either side by three graduated short drawers and on bracket feet, 164cm (5ft 4 1/2in) wide.

A George III Mahogany Estate Cabinet (FS15/740)

Sold for £4,200

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