Circle of Frans Hals (Dutch 1582-1666), half length portrait of a seated lady wearing a bridal stomacher, lace diadem and starched linen collar, inscribed 'Aetati 31, Ad 1622', oil on copper, 15.9 x 12.3cm, in a tortoiseshell and ebonised ripple moulded frame.
about Lot 1357
An old European cut diamond and platinum three stone ring, the central stone 2.6ct, colour J/K, clarity VS2/SI1 flanked by two similar diamonds of approximately 1ct each, colour J/K, clarity VS1/VS2, with accompanying certification.
about Lot 291
An interesting oak dug out chair, probably 19th century, àpprox 77cm wide.
about Lot 1444
A good 19th century carved mahogany concertina action tea table, probably Irish, 91cm wide.
about Lot 1235
A Victorian Scottish silver claret jug, by George Edward & Sons, Glasgow 1889, 32cm high, gross weight 691g, with ivory insulators. DEFRA Ivory Act submission ref: BRSF661X
about Lot 649
(THH) A large and impressive pair of bronze recumbent lions, each on a Breccia marble base, 35.5cm high x 54cm wide.
about Lot 1862
A 75cl bottle of The Macallan 1968 18 year old whisky, bottled in 1987, 43% abv.
about Lot 579
A very rare and important 16th century carved ivory 'Memento Mori' chaplet bead, carved as two back to back heads, one a skull with worms, toads and lizards, inscribed 'der not der biteren tot aller nocht oberst' , approx 4.5 x 4.5cm, with ten attached graduated ivory beads, largest 3.4cm diameter, and ivory suspender, Provenance; This is from a private collection.
about Lot 1597
A good and large pair of Chinese famille verte jars and covers, 19th century, painted with fish, 35.5cm high, (repair to one cover).
about Lot 1778
A good and large gilt brass and champleve enamel carriage clock, by E Maurice & Co, with push button repeat, striking on a bell, height including handle 20.5cm.
about Lot 1744