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STERLING WORK
This hinged, silver stamp case
was sold during filming for
Bargain Hunt. It dates to c1905,
during Edward VII’s reign, and
was possibly made in Chester.
Estimate £20-£30
DOOR DECOR
In the 18th century, every
door worth its salt had a loud
doorknocker, such as this heavy,
gilt bronze dolphin – possibly
inspired by Greek myth.
". Faithful Friends !. Intricate Carving Estimate £200-£300
Estimate £30-£50 Estimate £20,000-£30,000
Sold £50 Sold £27,500
Dalmatians were originally bred Lacquer art was unique to Chinese
as carriage dogs to run alongside artisans who used resin from the
horse-drawn coaches, and were a Rhus vernici!ua family of trees
popular subject for the Midlands to make their carved decorative
po!eries that made Sta"ordshire objects. Turned wood usually
#gures. Dating to the late 19th formed the base of a piece, onto
century, these well-executed which lacquer was applied then
earthenware dogs were sold at worked into pa!erns and scenes.
Catherine Southon Auctioneers. Red ‘cinnabar’ lacquer (coloured
They would have been made with mercury sulphide) was the MEMENTO OF FRIENDSHIP
in a mould, #red, then glazed most common type. This exquisite This Conté crayon drawing is
and decorated with gilt. Spaniel cinnabar box, dating to the by the famous 19th-century
lapdogs, huntsmen’s whippets Qianlong period (1736-1795), sold at artist, Dante Gabriel Rossetti. It
and greyhounds also remain Christie’s and features immortals captures George Gordon Hake,
charming and a"ordable #nds. in a mountainous landscape. later a famed archaeologist.
020 8313 3655; catherinesouthon.co.uk 020 7839 9060; christies.com Estimate £20,000-£30,000
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