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Antiques Roadshow

Antiques Roadshow

Antiques Roadshow is a British television show in which antiques appraisers travel to various regions of the United Kingdom to appraise antiques brought in by local people. It has been running since 1979...

is a British television series produced by the BBC

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 since 1979. Series 29 (2006–2007) comprised 25 editions that were broadcast by the BBC

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 from 3 September 2006 – 22 April 2007

The dates in brackets given below are the dates each episode was filmed at the location. The date not in brackets is the episode's first UK airing date on BBC One

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Series 29 (2006–07)

Series 29: 31 editions from 2006 – 2007

Series / Episode Aired	Location & Region	Host & Experts	Notes
3/9/2006	Antiques Roadshow Greatest Finds	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & Elizabeth Crawford	–
10/9/2006	Antiques Roadshow Greatest Finds	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   &	–
17/9/2006	Antiques Roadshow Greatest Finds	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   &	–
29/1 24/9/2006	Gloucester Cathedral  Gloucestershire Gloucestershire Gloucestershire is a county in South West England. The county comprises part of the Cotswold Hills, part of the flat fertile valley of the River Severn, and the entire Forest of Dean....	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & Henry Sandon Henry Sandon Henry Sandon MBE is a notable authority on Royal Worcester porcelain. He was curator of the Dyson Perrins Museum for many years.Born in the east end of London, Sandon was evacuated during the war and finished his schooling at the Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe... Geoffrey Munn Geoffrey Munn Geoffrey Munn is a British jewellery specialist and writer. He is best known as one of the experts on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow however his first television appearance was in the early 1960s when he, and his brother, Roger Munn, featured with their pet fox cubs on Johnny Morris's Animal Magic... Jon Baddeley Jon Baddeley Jon Baddeley is one of the world’s leading fine art auctioneers, an authority on scientific instruments and collectables, a broadcaster and an author.... David Battie David Battie David Battie FRSA is a British expert on ceramics with a particular emphasis on Japanese and Chinese works.After attending art school where he studied as a graphic designer, Battie joined Reader's Digest magazine for three years. In 1965, he join the auction house Sotheby's... Steven Moore Steven Moore Steven Moore is a former British World Water-Ski Racing world champion. He attained this title at the Australian World Championships in 1988.-References:... Hilary Kay Hilary Kay Hilary Kay is a British antiques expert, author and lecturer, probably best known for her many appearances on BBC TVs Antiques Roadshow programme on which she is one of the team of experts....	– Staffordshire Pottery Staffordshire Potteries The Staffordshire Potteries is a generic term for the industrial area encompassing the six towns that now make up Stoke on Trent in Staffordshire, England....  figurines of Jeremy ward. £200-£400 – English Majolica Majolica Majolica, an English version of the Italian word maiolica, is a term covering a wide variety of European tin-glazed pottery, typically brightly painted over an opaque white background glaze, with an earthenware body....  cheese pot by George Jones, £5,000 – bronze statue by Kathleen Scott Kathleen Scott Kathleen Scott, Baroness Kennet, FRSBS was a British sculptor.-Early life:Born Edith Agnes Kathleen Bruce at Carlton in Lindrick, Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, she was the youngest of eleven children of Canon Lloyd Stuart Bruce and Jane Skene Kathleen Scott, Baroness Kennet, FRSBS (27 March... , widow of Robert Falcon Scott of the Antarctic Robert Falcon Scott Captain Robert Falcon Scott, CVO was a Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the Discovery Expedition, 1901–04, and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition, 1910–13...  value £2,000 – letter from J. R. R. Tolkien J. R. R. Tolkien John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, CBE was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor, best known as the author of the classic high fantasy works The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion.Tolkien was Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon at Pembroke College,...  about The Lord of the Rings The Lord of the Rings The Lord of the Rings is a high fantasy epic written by English philologist and University of Oxford professor J. R. R. Tolkien. The story began as a sequel to Tolkien's earlier, less complex children's fantasy novel The Hobbit , but eventually developed into a much larger work. It was written in... . value £3,000 – 'castle top' Visiting card Visiting card A visiting card, also known as a calling card, is a small paper card with one's name printed on it. They first appeared in China in the 15th century, and in Europe in the 17th century...  case depicting Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey The Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, popularly known as Westminster Abbey, is a large, mainly Gothic church, in the City of Westminster, London, United Kingdom, located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English,... , made by Nathaniel Mills of Birmingham, 1855, value £3,000 – original film scripts: - Dr Who (William Hartnel) £300; Not Only... But Also Not Only... But Also Not Only... But Also was a popular 1960s BBC British television series starring Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.-History:The show was originally intended as a solo project for Moore, called Not Only Dudley Moore, But Also His Guests... by Peter Cook Peter Cook Peter Edward Cook was an English satirist, writer and comedian. An extremely influential figure in modern British comedy, he is regarded as the leading light of the British satire boom of the 1960s. He has been described by Stephen Fry as "the funniest man who ever drew breath," although Cook's... , Dudley Moore Dudley Moore Dudley Stuart John Moore, CBE was an English actor, comedian, composer and musician.Moore first came to prominence as one of the four writer-performers in the ground-breaking comedy revue Beyond the Fringe in the early 1960s, and then became famous as half of the highly popular television...  and John Lennon John Lennon John Winston Lennon, MBE was an English musician and singer-songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music... , £500 – collection of Campaign furniture Campaign furniture Campaign furniture is a type of furniture made for travel. Historically, much of it was made for military campaigns.- Types :Campaign furniture includes folding chairs, tables, and chests that could be easily unscrewed and packed...  from 1790s onwards. early 19th century canvas chairs; chest of drawers / bathroom unit / vanity unit / writing desk 1785-1810 £2,000 – collection of watercolour paintings by Charlie Twilton, Worcester Cathedral Worcester Cathedral Worcester Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Worcester, England; situated on a bank overlooking the River Severn. It is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Worcester. Its official name is The Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary the Virgin of Worcester... , Friar Street, River Severn. Sacked from Royal Worcester Royal Worcester Royal Worcester is believed to be the oldest remaining English pottery brand still in existence today.-Overview:Royal Worcester is a British brand known for its history, provenance and classically English collections of porcelain...  for indiscipline, worked as paint sprayer at car factory. value £700-£800 each. – Working model/toy gas cooker by Charlie Twilton, – gold decorated powder compact with Cabochon Rubys Ruby A ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum . The red color is caused mainly by the presence of the element chromium. Its name comes from ruber, Latin for red. Other varieties of gem-quality corundum are called sapphires... , designed by Boucheron Boucheron Boucheron is a French jewellery house.-History:The House of Boucheron is a French family dynasty founded by Frederic Boucheron in 1858....  of France, 1940s, value £7,000 – Henry Berry (rugby union) Henry Berry (rugby union) Henry Berry was an English international Rugby Union player. He was born on January 8, 1883 in Gloucester and died while serving in the Gloucestershire Regiment, on May 9, 1915 at Aubers Ridge....  Rugby union Rugby union Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...  caps and memorabilia, including England 1910, Gloucestershire 1910, £2,000 – Box of Chocolates dated 1900 – collection of René Lalique René Lalique René Jules Lalique was a French glass designer known for his creations of perfume bottles, vases, jewellery, chandeliers, clocks and automobile hood ornaments. He was born in the French village of Ay on 6 April 1860 and died 5 May 1945...  glassware, 1920s Ceylon style lamp £4,000; Avalon style vase, £1,000; Powder Pot with Dandelion design, £1,200 – silver Christening Infant baptism Infant baptism is the practice of baptising infants or young children. In theological discussions, the practice is sometimes referred to as paedobaptism or pedobaptism from the Greek pais meaning "child." The practice is sometimes contrasted with what is called "believer's baptism", or...  set decorated with vine leaves, made by Aaron Hadfield, 1840, £1,000 – bronze Japanese statue holding gong, Japanese, Meiji period Meiji period The , also known as the Meiji era, is a Japanese era which extended from September 1868 through July 1912. This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan.- Meiji Restoration and the emperor :... , late 19th century. £1,500 – coins from Sir Cloudesley Shovell Cloudesley Shovell Admiral of the Fleet Sir Cloudesley Shovell , was an English naval officer. Rising through the ranks and fighting in many of the important battles of the late 17th and early 18th centuries, he became a popular British hero, whose celebrated career was brought to an end in a disastrous shipwreck in... 's fleet in the Scilly Islands. – Celestial sphere Celestial sphere In astronomy and navigation, the celestial sphere is an imaginary sphere of arbitrarily large radius, concentric with the Earth and rotating upon the same axis. All objects in the sky can be thought of as projected upon the celestial sphere. Projected upward from Earth's equator and poles are the...  by 'J. & W. Cary', London, Late 18th Century, £400 – Marine chronometer Marine chronometer A marine chronometer is a clock that is precise and accurate enough to be used as a portable time standard; it can therefore be used to determine longitude by means of celestial navigation... , 1837, £4,000 – 1940s waterproof Panerai Panerai Officine Panerai Marketing e Communicazioni Srl, a wholly owned subsidiary of Compagnie Financière Richemont S.A., designs, manufactures, markets and sells watches under the Officine Panerai brand through authorized dealers and company-owned boutiques worldwide. Giovanni Panerai founded Officine...  watch, as worn by the frogmen of the Decima Flottiglia MAS Decima Flottiglia MAS The Decima Flottiglia MAS was an Italian commando frogman unit of the Regia Marina created during the Fascist regime.The acronym MAS also refers to various light torpedo boats used by the Regia Marina during World...  in World War II World War II World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... , captured from a Nazi diver at the Battle of Arnhem Battle of Arnhem The Battle of Arnhem was a famous Second World War military engagement fought in and around the Dutch towns of Arnhem, Oosterbeek, Wolfheze, Driel and the surrounding countryside from 17–26 September 1944.... , £20,000 – Japanese vase, Satsuma ware Satsuma ware ]Satsuma ware , sometimes referred to as "Satsuma porcelain", is a type of Japanese earthenware pottery. It originated in the late 16th century, during the Azuchi-Momoyama period, and is still produced today... , made in Kyoto Kyoto is a city in the central part of the island of Honshū, Japan. It has a population close to 1.5 million. Formerly the imperial capital of Japan, it is now the capital of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as a major part of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan area.-History:... , c1885-1900, decorated panels and black lacquer framing and gilding, Kinkozan, £10,000 – catalogue from Witley Court Witley Court Witley Court in Worcestershire, England is a Grade 1 listed building and was once one of the great houses of the Midlands, but today it is a spectacular ruin after being devastated by fire in 1937. It was built by Thomas Foley in 1655 on the site of a former manor house near Great Witley...  estate sale in 1937, £150 – pair of bronze crested parakeets £250 – railings art £300 – Worcester porcelain made by George Grainger, 1840, an extra (experimental) plate from a set that Queen Victoria gave to Tzar Nicholas I of Russia Nicholas I of Russia Nicholas I , was the Emperor of Russia from 1825 until 1855, known as one of the most reactionary of the Russian monarchs. On the eve of his death, the Russian Empire reached its historical zenith spanning over 20 million square kilometers... , £4,000 – ornate Credenza / cabinet, 1860s-1870s, French shape, english decoration by Owen Jones (architect) Owen Jones (architect) Owen Jones was a London-born architect and designer of Welsh descent. He was a versatile architect and designer, and one of the most influential design theorists of the nineteenth century...  and Christopher Jess and Wedgewood Jasperware Jasperware Jasperware, or jasper ware, is a type of stoneware first developed by Josiah Wedgwood, although some authorities have described it as a type of porcelain... , £7,000 – collection of jewellery - emerald and diamond brooch, 1930s Art Deco Art Deco Art deco , or deco, is an eclectic artistic and design style that began in Paris in the 1920s and flourished internationally throughout the 1930s, into the World War II era. The style influenced all areas of design, including architecture and interior design, industrial design, fashion and... , £3,000 – Victorian Victorian era The Victorian era of British history was the period of Queen Victoria's reign from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. It was a long period of peace, prosperity, refined sensibilities and national self-confidence...  emerald and diamond earrings, 1845, £5,000 – individually foiled emeralds in 'canateel' gold setting, William IV William IV of the United Kingdom William IV was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death...  (1830s), £8,000
29/2 1/10/2006	Carter's Steam Fair Carter's Steam Fair Carter's Royal Berkshire Steam Fair is a travelling fair based in south-east England. The fair is known for restoring old amusement rides and trucks, and has been featured on Antiques Roadshow. In addition, a limited edition Corgi die-cast toy model of some vehicles and rides has been produced...   Priory Park, Haringey Priory Park, Haringey Priory Park is a 6.5-hectare public park in Hornsey in the London Borough of Haringey.It is located on the Priory Road and Middle Lane, approximately 0.5km north of Crouch End Broadway. It has been winner of multiple Green Flag Award since 2003, and has an active community group.The park contains a...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & Lars Tharp Lars Tharp Lars Broholm Tharp is a Danish-born historian, lecturer and broadcaster, and one of the longest running 'experts' on the BBC antiques programme, Antiques Roadshow, first appearing in 1986.-Early life and education:... Nicholas Mitchel John Axford John Axford John Berton "The Ax Man" Axford is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.-Path to the majors:...	– 1920s Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Art Nouveau is an international philosophy and style of art, architecture and applied art—especially the decorative arts—that were most popular during 1890–1910. The name "Art Nouveau" is French for "new art"...  vase by Moorcroft, in Maiping shape. £3,000 – Painting of 'Girls scrumping plums' by Arthur Elsley Arthur Elsley Arthur John Elsley was an English painter of the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, famous for his idyllic genre scenes of playful children and their pets... . Marked 'Frontispiece'. £5,000 – collection of Brush Brush A brush is a tool with bristles, wire or other filaments, used for cleaning, grooming hair, make up, painting, surface finishing and for many other purposes. It is one of the most basic and versatile tools known to mankind, and the average household may contain several dozen varieties... es: ceiling brush; fireplace 'blacking brush'; carpet beater; brush for fur coats; ensemble - £400 – two vases / bottles by Burratot of France, 145 copy of Persian style by William de Morgan William De Morgan William Frend De Morgan was an English potter and tile designer. A lifelong friend of William Morris, he designed tiles, stained glass and furniture for Morris & Co. from 1863 to 1872. His tiles are often based on medieval designs or Persian patterns, and he experimented with innovative glazes and... , £3,000 & £8,000 – Ronnie Barker Ronnie Barker Ronald William George "Ronnie" Barker, OBE was a British actor, comedian, writer, critic, broadcaster and businessman...  sketch scripts, written under the alias of Gerald Wiley, including the Four candles Four candles The Four Candles sketch, originally titled The Hardware Shop or Annie Finkhouse is a sketch from the BBC comedy The Two Ronnies. Written by Ronnie Barker under the pseudonym of Gerald Wiley, it was first broadcast on Saturday, 4 September 1976 on BBC1... sketch. £2,000. (Subsequently authenticated and sold at auction for £48,500) – Satinwood Satinwood Satinwood can mean the following:*A name for a wood that can be polished to a high gloss derived from certain species of the flowering plant family Rutaceae:**Chloroxylon swietenia, Ceylon satinwood or East Indian satinwood...  veneer cabinet
29/3 8/10/2006	Kedleston Hall Kedleston Hall Kedleston Hall is an English country house in Kedleston, Derbyshire, approximately four miles north-west of Derby, and is the seat of the Curzon family whose name originates in Notre-Dame-de-Courson in Normandy...   Derbyshire Derbyshire Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. A substantial portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire. The northern part of Derbyshire overlaps with the Pennines, a famous chain of hills and mountains. The county contains within its boundary of approx...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & John Axford John Axford John Berton "The Ax Man" Axford is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.-Path to the majors:... Lars Tharp Lars Tharp Lars Broholm Tharp is a Danish-born historian, lecturer and broadcaster, and one of the longest running 'experts' on the BBC antiques programme, Antiques Roadshow, first appearing in 1986.-Early life and education:... Paul Atterbury Paul Atterbury Paul Atterbury, FRSA is a British antiques expert, probably best known for his many appearances since 1979 on the BBC TV programme Antiques Roadshow.-Biography:... David Battie David Battie David Battie FRSA is a British expert on ceramics with a particular emphasis on Japanese and Chinese works.After attending art school where he studied as a graphic designer, Battie joined Reader's Digest magazine for three years. In 1965, he join the auction house Sotheby's... Ian Harris Nicholas Mitchell Andrew Davis John Benjamin	– Art Deco Art Deco Art deco , or deco, is an eclectic artistic and design style that began in Paris in the 1920s and flourished internationally throughout the 1930s, into the World War II era. The style influenced all areas of design, including architecture and interior design, industrial design, fashion and...  bronze sculpture of woman and and Borzoi Borzoi The borzoi is a breed of domestic dog also called the Russian wolfhound and descended from dogs brought to Russia from central Asian countries. It is similar in shape to a greyhound, and is also a member of the sighthound family.The system by which Russians over the ages named their sighthounds...  dog, made by Louis Riché Louis Riché Louis Riché , was a French sculptor in bronze.His first exhibition was held at the Salon de Paris in 1896 at the age of nineteen. He was fond of sculpting animals, his favourite subjects being German Shepherd Dogs. Except during World War I and World War II, the Salon continued exhibiting his work...  1920s Paris £5,000 – Noah's ark Noah's Ark Noah's Ark is a vessel appearing in the Book of Genesis and the Quran . These narratives describe the construction of the ark by Noah at God's command to save himself, his family, and the world's animals from the worldwide deluge of the Great Flood.In the narrative of the ark, God sees the...  toy with 120 animals, made in Nurenburg, 1843, with inscribed messageTo Carolyn Mary Johnston from Grand-mama. £3,000 – bronze 1898 Japanese, bronze sculpture, by shobi, £2,000 – Donald duck Donald Duck Donald Fauntleroy Duck is a cartoon character created in 1934 at Walt Disney Productions and licensed by The Walt Disney Company. Donald is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a sailor suit with a cap and a black or red bow tie. Donald is most...  teapot made by 'Wadeheath' company of George Wade (pottery manufacturer) George Wade (pottery manufacturer) George Albert Wade , born in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England to a family who ran a pottery business. He was knighted in 1955 for political and public services....   £500 – 'turret clock' possibly the 'lost original' from Kedleston Hall. Designed by 'Whitehurst of Derby' in 1761, £3,000 – 'Mill clock' incorporating longcase clock Longcase clock A longcase clock, also tall-case clock, floor clock, or grandfather clock, is a tall, freestanding, weight-driven pendulum clock with the pendulum held inside the tower, or waist of the case. Clocks of this style are commonly 1.8–2.4 metres tall...  mechanism and second dial powered by the 'Mill Wheel'. Used as a productivity aid. – bronze figure by Franz Xavier Bergman Franz Xavier Bergman Franz Xavier Bergman was a Viennese sculptor who produced numerous cold-painted bronze Oriental and animal figures. Noted for his detailed and colourful work, and signing either a 'B' in an urn-shaped cartouche or 'Nam Greb' - 'Bergman' in reverse. These marks were used to disguise his identity on...  of Vienna, signed Namgreb, dated 1900 £1,200 – bronze figure of female dancer by Gustav Schmidt-Cassel, 1920s. £6,000 – prize Devonport desk latterly better known as Davenport desk Davenport desk A Davenport desk, is a small desk with an inclined lifting desktop attached with hinges to the back of the body. Lifting the desktop accesses a large compartment with storage space for paper and other writing implements, and smaller spaces in the forms of small drawers and pigeonholes... , made in Spanish mahogany Mahogany The name mahogany is used when referring to numerous varieties of dark-colored hardwood. It is a native American word originally used for the wood of the species Swietenia mahagoni, known as West Indian or Cuban mahogany....  by 'F Sherwin' in 1894. Won first prize in't Co-op competition. £1,800 – Mintons Ltd pottery 1890s copy of design style by 'Bernard Parisi' from 1560s. Lazy Susan Lazy Susan A Lazy Susan is a rotating tray, usually circular, placed on top of a table to aid in moving food on a large table or countertop.- Origin :The term "Lazy Susan" made its first written appearance in a Good Housekeeping article in 1906, although their existence dates back to the 18th century...  oyster Oyster The word oyster is used as a common name for a number of distinct groups of bivalve molluscs which live in marine or brackish habitats. The valves are highly calcified....  server, £5,000. Oyster plates (chipped) £400 – English necklace in 'Cambridge blue' enamel and gold with half pearls 1865 £2,000 – 1880s pendant with scrolling Byzantine Byzantine Byzantine usually refers to the Roman Empire during the Middle Ages.Byzantine may also refer to:* A citizen of the Byzantine Empire, or native Greek during the Middle Ages...  or Coptic motifs by John Brogden (jeweller) John Brogden (jeweller) John Brogden was a Victorian manufacturing jeweller.He was appenticed to a London firm of watch and clockmakers, becoming a partner in 1831 with James William Garland, with a workshop in Bridgewater Square. From 1842 to 1864 he was a partner in the firm of Watherston and Brogden , goldsmiths of 16... , (maker of revivalist jewellery in Roman and Byzantine styles) £3,500 – painting of Pekingese Pekingese The Pekingese, or "Peke" is an ancient breed of toy dog, originating in China. The breed was favored by the Chinese Imperial court, and its name refers to the city of Beijing where the Forbidden City resides...  dogs and Mount Fuji Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan at . An active stratovolcano that last erupted in 1707–08, Mount Fuji lies about south-west of Tokyo, and can be seen from there on a clear day. Mount Fuji's exceptionally symmetrical cone is a well-known symbol of Japan and it is frequently depicted in art and... , by A.C. Duggan, £2,500 – collection of electric toasters, 1909-1960, up to £3,000 – Smoking pipe (tobacco), carved in Meerschaum Meerschaum Meerschaum , also sepiolite, is a soft white mineral sometimes found floating on the Black Sea, and rather suggestive of sea-foam, whence the German origin of the name, as well as the French name for the same substance, écume de mer.-Overview:...  style in Germany, carved with head on the bowl in Vienna c.1860, £1,000 – ornate 1900 porcelain bog and wash basin by 'Cauldon Potteries' of Staffordshire. The Neptune toilet bowl. £5,000 – musical automaton Automaton An automaton is a self-operating machine. The word is sometimes used to describe a robot, more specifically an autonomous robot. An alternative spelling, now obsolete, is automation.-Etymology:...  of Girl playing with cat. Probably used by street vendor , probably Bulgarian or Hungarian manufacture, £500 – pair of 1870s bone china Spode Spode Spode is a well-known English brand of pottery and homewares based in Stoke-on-Trent.- The overview :Spode is a Stoke-on-Trent based pottery company that was founded by Josiah Spode in 1770...  vases made by W. T. Copeland (William Copeland) William Taylor Copeland William Taylor Copeland, MP, Alderman was a British businessman and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London and a Member of Parliament.- Family and business :...  of Stoke on Trent, painted by Charles Ferdinand Hürten. £6,000
29/4 15/10/2006	Auckland Castle Auckland Castle Auckland Castle is a castle in the town of Bishop Auckland in County Durham, England....   Bishop Auckland Bishop Auckland Bishop Auckland is a market town and civil parish in County Durham in north east England. It is located about northwest of Darlington and southwest of Durham at the confluence of the River Wear with its tributary the River Gaunless...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & Jon Baddeley Jon Baddeley Jon Baddeley is one of the world’s leading fine art auctioneers, an authority on scientific instruments and collectables, a broadcaster and an author.... Christopher Payne Christopher Payne Christopher Harrison Payne was a prominent African American religious, educational and political leader of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Despite being born in the American South during the time of slavery, Payne rose to a level of prominence achieved by few, regardless of race... Hilary Kay Hilary Kay Hilary Kay is a British antiques expert, author and lecturer, probably best known for her many appearances on BBC TVs Antiques Roadshow programme on which she is one of the team of experts.... Lars Tharp Lars Tharp Lars Broholm Tharp is a Danish-born historian, lecturer and broadcaster, and one of the longest running 'experts' on the BBC antiques programme, Antiques Roadshow, first appearing in 1986.-Early life and education:... Eric Knowles Eric Knowles Eric Knowles is a British antiques expert whose main interest is in ceramics.He first became famous after being a ceramics expert on the Antiques Roadshow. He has also appeared in such programmes as, Going for a Song, Going, Going, Gone, Noel's House Party, Call My Bluff and 20th Century Roadshow...	– collection of cats figurines, - pair of Staffordshire made in 1900s , £400, – miniature cat 'love token' made in 1750 by the Chelsea porcelain factory Chelsea porcelain factory The Chelsea porcelain manufactory is the first important porcelain manufactory in England; its earliest soft-paste porcelain, aimed at the aristocratic market—cream jugs in the form of two seated goats—are dated 1745...  £1,000 – 1926 'wind-up' toy car, made in Great Britain by Chad Valley Chad Valley Chad Valley is a long-established brand of toys in the United Kingdom owned by Home Retail Group. The company has its roots in a printing business established by Anthony Bunn Johnson in Birmingham in the early 19th century...  or Metoy or .... £500 – oil painting by 'Miss Hoadley', 1920s – gold and black decorated 'widow's mourning locket Locket A locket is a pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item such as a curl of hair. Lockets are usually given to loved ones on holidays such as Valentine's Day and occasions such as Christenings, weddings and, most noticeably during the Victorian Age,... ', (black ivy symbolising the end of a marriage), £700, plus gold chain £500 – carved wooden statue of American Indian Native Americans in the United States Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as... , 1990s shop sign for tobacconists, – 1970s Studio glass blue bowl, by Charlie Meaker, (American working in Sunderland City of Sunderland The City of Sunderland is a local government district of Tyne and Wear, in North East England, with the status of a city and metropolitan borough... , UK) £200 – Caterpillar club Caterpillar Club The Caterpillar Club is an informal association of people who have successfully used a parachute to bail out of a disabled aircraft. After authentication by the parachute maker, applicants receive a membership certificate and a distinctive lapel pin...  gold brooch and membership card. Awarded since 1922 by the Irving Air Chute company  for over 20,000 crew who bailed out of planes, £250 – carved wooden wall mounted pot stand decorated with gilt Gilding The term gilding covers a number of decorative techniques for applying fine gold leaf or powder to solid surfaces such as wood, stone, or metal to give a thin coating of gold. A gilded object is described as "gilt"...  gesso Gesso Gesso is a white paint mixture consisting of a binder mixed with chalk, gypsum, pigment, or any combination of these... . English 1725 Rococo Rococo Rococo , also referred to as "Late Baroque", is an 18th-century style which developed as Baroque artists gave up their symmetry and became increasingly ornate, florid, and playful...  (first period) £7,500 – late 19th century, Norwegian pine bench, carved in Viking [Old Norsk] revival style Norse architecture Norse architecture was a way buildings were designed in Scandinavia before and during medieval times . The major aspects of Norse architecture are Boathouses, religious buildings , and general buildings .-Boating houses:Boathouses are the buildings used to hold Viking... , £1,000 – 1870 English Gothic table £1,250 – silver case made by Liberty (department store) Liberty (department store) Liberty is a long-established department store in Regent Street in Central London, England, in the West End shopping district.-Early years:...  in 1903, decorated by Archibald Knox (designer) Archibald Knox (designer) Archibald Knox , was a Manx art nouveau designer of Scottish descent....  in the Celtic Revival Celtic Revival Celtic Revival covers a variety of movements and trends, mostly in the 19th and 20th centuries, which drew on the traditions of Celtic literature and Celtic art, or in fact more often what art historians call Insular art...  style of Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Art Nouveau is an international philosophy and style of art, architecture and applied art—especially the decorative arts—that were most popular during 1890–1910. The name "Art Nouveau" is French for "new art"...  £400 – bronze sculpture by Charles d'Orville Pilkington Jackson (known as Pilkington Jackson 1887-1973) in 1928. Cast from a 'studio model' for a tableau in wood at the David Livingstone David Livingstone David Livingstone was a Scottish Congregationalist pioneer medical missionary with the London Missionary Society and an explorer in Africa. His meeting with H. M. Stanley gave rise to the popular quotation, "Dr...  memorial, (Blantyre, South Lanarkshire) £3,000 – collection of chamber pots, – ceramic statue of woman and baby by Charles Vyse Charles Vyse Charles Vyse , was an English studio potter, noted for producing colourful figurines of characters seen on London streets.... , 1931, for the Chelsea porcelain factory Chelsea porcelain factory The Chelsea porcelain manufactory is the first important porcelain manufactory in England; its earliest soft-paste porcelain, aimed at the aristocratic market—cream jugs in the form of two seated goats—are dated 1745... , £1,500 – photo of victorious 'blind sheepdog' and shepherd, mohair christening gown from 1870s, £200 – World War II World War II World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...  memorabilia, pilot's log, photos, dog tags, plus skeleton key Skeleton Key Skeleton Key is a rock band based in New York City. The band is the brainchild of bassist and singer Erik Sanko, who is the only constant member of the band... s used to escape from handcuffs on the Lamsdorf Death March The March (1945) "The March" refers to a series of death marches during the final stages of the Second World War in Europe. From a total of 257,000 western Allied prisoners of war held in German military prison camps, over 80,000 POWs were forced to march westward across Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Germany in... , £600 – Devonish Harvest Jug, 1767, Slipware Slipware Slipware is a type of pottery identified by its primary decorating process where slip was placed onto the leather-hard clay body surface by dipping, painting or splashing...  carved through stained clay layers by Morgan Binahan of Barnstaple, £9,000
29/5 22/10/2006	Auckland Castle Auckland Castle Auckland Castle is a castle in the town of Bishop Auckland in County Durham, England....   Bishop Auckland Bishop Auckland Bishop Auckland is a market town and civil parish in County Durham in north east England. It is located about northwest of Darlington and southwest of Durham at the confluence of the River Wear with its tributary the River Gaunless...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & Steven Moore Steven Moore Steven Moore is a former British World Water-Ski Racing world champion. He attained this title at the Australian World Championships in 1988.-References:... Jon Baddeley Jon Baddeley Jon Baddeley is one of the world’s leading fine art auctioneers, an authority on scientific instruments and collectables, a broadcaster and an author.... Christopher Payne Hilary Kay Hilary Kay Hilary Kay is a British antiques expert, author and lecturer, probably best known for her many appearances on BBC TVs Antiques Roadshow programme on which she is one of the team of experts.... Lars Tharp Lars Tharp Lars Broholm Tharp is a Danish-born historian, lecturer and broadcaster, and one of the longest running 'experts' on the BBC antiques programme, Antiques Roadshow, first appearing in 1986.-Early life and education:... Eric Knowles Eric Knowles Eric Knowles is a British antiques expert whose main interest is in ceramics.He first became famous after being a ceramics expert on the Antiques Roadshow. He has also appeared in such programmes as, Going for a Song, Going, Going, Gone, Noel's House Party, Call My Bluff and 20th Century Roadshow...	– oil painting Early 19th century fake of William Shakespeare William Shakespeare William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon"...  £1,200 – glass bowler hat made in Sunderland in 1860s, (Frigger whimsey glass). £100 – brown earthenware flask styled as a 'Railway chronometer', made at the 'Canny Hill Pottery'£250 – two Royal Worcester Royal Worcester Royal Worcester is believed to be the oldest remaining English pottery brand still in existence today.-Overview:Royal Worcester is a British brand known for its history, provenance and classically English collections of porcelain...  desert plates, 1820s, painted by 'Doctor' George Davis/ marked Flight Barr and Barr. £1,000 – 1935 Rolls Royce, via Rhodesia, Germany, William Wrigley William Wrigley William Wrigley may refer to:*William Wrigley Jr., founder of William Wrigley Jr. Company *William Wrigley III, 3rd generation confectionery magnate*William Wrigley, Jr. II, 4th generation confectionery magnate...  in Santa Catalina Island, California Santa Catalina Island, California Santa Catalina Island, often called Catalina Island, or just Catalina, is a rocky island off the coast of the U.S. state of California. The island is long and across at its greatest width. The island is located about south-southwest of Los Angeles, California. The highest point on the island is... , to Auckland Castle Auckland Castle Auckland Castle is a castle in the town of Bishop Auckland in County Durham, England.... . – collection of optician's false eyes from 1920s. £30,000 – gold helmet containing compass Compass A compass is a navigational instrument that shows directions in a frame of reference that is stationary relative to the surface of the earth. The frame of reference defines the four cardinal directions – north, south, east, and west. Intermediate directions are also defined...  and 'gambling gamed. Gift from Edward, Prince of Wales Edward VII of the United Kingdom Edward VII was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 22 January 1901 until his death in 1910...  (later Edward VII Edward VII of the United Kingdom Edward VII was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 22 January 1901 until his death in 1910... ) £1,000 – 1760 'mourning ring' decorated with human hair on ivory £800 – painting of Romilly John by her father Augustus John Augustus John Augustus Edwin John OM, RA, was a Welsh painter, draughtsman, and etcher. For a short time around 1910, he was an important exponent of Post-Impressionism in the United Kingdom....   £20,000
29/6 29/10/2006	Swansea Guildhall Swansea Swansea Swansea is a coastal city and county in Wales. Swansea is in the historic county boundaries of Glamorgan. Situated on the sandy South West Wales coast, the county area includes the Gower Peninsula and the Lliw uplands...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & John Sandon John Sandon John Sandon is a British expert and prolific author on ceramics and glass. He is best known as an expert on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, which he joined in 1985.... Richard Price Richard Price Richard Price was a British moral philosopher and preacher in the tradition of English Dissenters, and a political pamphleteer, active in radical, republican, and liberal causes such as the American Revolution. He fostered connections between a large number of people, including writers of the... Hilary Kay Hilary Kay Hilary Kay is a British antiques expert, author and lecturer, probably best known for her many appearances on BBC TVs Antiques Roadshow programme on which she is one of the team of experts.... Lars Tharp Lars Tharp Lars Broholm Tharp is a Danish-born historian, lecturer and broadcaster, and one of the longest running 'experts' on the BBC antiques programme, Antiques Roadshow, first appearing in 1986.-Early life and education:... John Benjamin	– Swansea Guildhall decorated with Frank Brangwyn Frank Brangwyn Sir Frank William Brangwyn RA RWS RBA was an Anglo-Welsh artist, painter, water colourist, virtuoso engraver and illustrator, and progressive designer.- Biography :...  panels – Merry Musicians porcelain figures, from Royal Doulton Royal Doulton The Royal Doulton Company is an English company producing tableware and collectables, dating to 1815. Operating originally in London, its reputation grew in The Potteries, where it was a latecomer compared to Spode, Wedgwood and Minton...  of Lambeth, sculpted by George Tinworth George Tinworth George Tinworth was an English ceramic artist who worked for the Doulton factory at Lambeth from 1867 until his death.-Life:...  (GT), £5,000 – Butterfly Butterfly A butterfly is a mainly day-flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, which includes the butterflies and moths. Like other holometabolous insects, the butterfly's life cycle consists of four parts: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Most species are diurnal. Butterflies have large, often brightly coloured...  brooch, made of opal Opal Opal is an amorphous form of silica related to quartz, a mineraloid form, not a mineral. 3% to 21% of the total weight is water, but the content is usually between 6% to 10%. It is deposited at a relatively low temperature and may occur in the fissures of almost any kind of rock, being most... s, emerald Emerald Emerald is a variety of the mineral beryl colored green by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium. Beryl has a hardness of 7.5–8 on the 10 point Mohs scale of mineral hardness... s and diamond Diamond In mineralogy, diamond is an allotrope of carbon, where the carbon atoms are arranged in a variation of the face-centered cubic crystal structure called a diamond lattice. Diamond is less stable than graphite, but the conversion rate from diamond to graphite is negligible at ambient conditions... s, 1895, £3,000 – Swallow Swallow The swallows and martins are a group of passerine birds in the family Hirundinidae which are characterised by their adaptation to aerial feeding...  brooch, made of gold and diamond, 'late Victorian Victorian era The Victorian era of British history was the period of Queen Victoria's reign from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. It was a long period of peace, prosperity, refined sensibilities and national self-confidence...  sentimentality', 1895 £400 – diamond ring, 2.5 carats, set in ruby Ruby A ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum . The red color is caused mainly by the presence of the element chromium. Its name comes from ruber, Latin for red. Other varieties of gem-quality corundum are called sapphires... s, £4,000 – enamelled Staffordshire pearlware Die (pl.Dice) Dice A die is a small throwable object with multiple resting positions, used for generating random numbers...  / ball. 52 sides, numbered up to 260 in 5s. 1820s £260 – 1850, Cantonese Pagoda Pagoda A pagoda is the general term in the English language for a tiered tower with multiple eaves common in Nepal, India, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and other parts of Asia. Some pagodas are used as Taoist houses of worship. Most pagodas were built to have a religious function, most commonly Buddhist,...  ornament in bone and ivory, made for East India Company East India Company The East India Company was an early English joint-stock company that was formed initially for pursuing trade with the East Indies, but that ended up trading mainly with the Indian subcontinent and China...  tourists, £2,500 – Victorian Victorian decorative arts Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior...  pedestal sideboard Sideboard A sideboard is an item of furniture traditionally used in the dining room for serving food, for displaying serving dishes such as silver, and for storage. It usually consists of a set of cabinets, or cupboards, and one or more drawers, all topped by a flat display surface for conveniently holding... , £1,000 – George III 'mock pendulum' striking English Bracket clock Bracket clock A bracket clock is a style of antique portable table clock made in the 17th and 18th centuries. The term originated with small weight driven clocks that had to be mounted on a bracket on the wall to allow room for their hanging weights. When spring driven clocks were invented they continued to...  made by Thomas Hill (clockmaker) of Fleet Street Fleet Street Fleet Street is a street in central London, United Kingdom, named after the River Fleet, a stream that now flows underground. It was the home of the British press until the 1980s...  London, 1770s, £8,000 or £11,000 – painted 'tin glazed' Delftware Delftware Delftware, or Delft pottery, denotes blue and white pottery made in and around Delft in the Netherlands and the tin-glazed pottery made in the Netherlands from the 16th century....  figurine with Bonnetiere for holding Holy water Holy water Holy water is water that, in Catholicism, Anglicanism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Lutheranism, Oriental Orthodoxy, and some other churches, has been sanctified by a priest for the purpose of baptism, the blessing of persons, places, and objects; or as a means of repelling evil.The use for baptism and... , 1770s. £800 – Battered World War I World War I World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...  cornet, presented to the Welsh Guards Welsh Guards The Welsh Guards is an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Guards Division.-Creation :The Welsh Guards came into existence on 26 February 1915 by Royal Warrant of His Majesty King George V in order to include Wales in the national component to the Foot Guards, "..though the order...  by the Prince of Wales Edward VIII of the United Kingdom Edward VIII was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India, from 20 January to 11 December 1936.Before his accession to the throne, Edward was Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall and Rothesay... , – collection of family memorabilia, photographs and diary, from Great Uncle Bachlan, lost in India in the 1920s, – Marc Bolan Marc Bolan Marc Bolan was an English singer-songwriter, guitarist and poet. He is best known as the founder, frontman, lead singer & guitarist for T. Rex, but also a successful solo artist... 's Gibson Flying V Gibson Flying V -External links:*, , , , and , from the Gibson website*, a June 2001 article from Guitar Collector magazine*, a tribute site that lists all models and re-issues and most notable players**...  guitar, £50,000 – Marc Bolan's costumes / stage threads, £8-12,000 each – gold vanity case decorated with enamel scene. Gift to chauffeur from Charles Baillie-Hamilton (Conservative politician). Hallmark - 'imported to London by 'Freeman and co' (Freeman Bennett?), 1930s £800 – needlework sampler, first Welsh settlers to Patagonia aboard the HMS Vandyke (HMS Vandyk?), c1884, £150 – Frank Brangwyn Frank Brangwyn Sir Frank William Brangwyn RA RWS RBA was an Anglo-Welsh artist, painter, water colourist, virtuoso engraver and illustrator, and progressive designer.- Biography :...  panels jigsaw puzzle Jigsaw puzzle A jigsaw puzzle is a tiling puzzle that requires the assembly of numerous small, often oddly shaped, interlocking and tessellating pieces.Each piece usually has a small part of a picture on it; when complete, a jigsaw puzzle produces a complete picture... s – anti-suffragette Suffragette "Suffragette" is a term coined by the Daily Mail newspaper as a derogatory label for members of the late 19th and early 20th century movement for women's suffrage in the United Kingdom, in particular members of the Women's Social and Political Union...  doll, £300 – collection of anti-suffragette Suffragette "Suffragette" is a term coined by the Daily Mail newspaper as a derogatory label for members of the late 19th and early 20th century movement for women's suffrage in the United Kingdom, in particular members of the Women's Social and Political Union...  postcards, c1908, £20 each – English silver candlestick Candlestick A candlestick, chamberstick, or candelabrum is a holder for one or more candles, used for illumination, rituals, or decorative purposes. The name 'candlestick' derives from the fact that it is usually tall and stick-shaped.Candlesticks are also called candle holders... , 1640-1680, £2,000 – self portrait by Sidney Frank Mouchon, 1800s? £5,000 – portrait of his wife by Sidney Frank Mouchon, 18th century, reflecting the styles of Joshua Reynolds Joshua Reynolds Sir Joshua Reynolds RA FRS FRSA was an influential 18th-century English painter, specialising in portraits and promoting the "Grand Style" in painting which depended on idealization of the imperfect. He was one of the founders and first President of the Royal Academy...  and Thomas Gainsborough Thomas Gainsborough Thomas Gainsborough was an English portrait and landscape painter.-Suffolk:Thomas Gainsborough was born in Sudbury, Suffolk. He was the youngest son of John Gainsborough, a weaver and maker of woolen goods. At the age of thirteen he impressed his father with his penciling skills so that he let...   £35,000
29/7 5/11/2006	Hughenden Manor Hughenden Manor Hughenden Manor is a red brick Victorian mansion, located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. In the 19th century, it was the country house of the Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli...   High Wycombe High Wycombe High Wycombe , commonly known as Wycombe and formally called Chepping Wycombe or Chipping Wycombe until 1946,is a large town in Buckinghamshire, England. It is west-north-west of Charing Cross in London; this figure is engraved on the Corn Market building in the centre of the town...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & John Benjamin David Battie David Battie David Battie FRSA is a British expert on ceramics with a particular emphasis on Japanese and Chinese works.After attending art school where he studied as a graphic designer, Battie joined Reader's Digest magazine for three years. In 1965, he join the auction house Sotheby's... Hilary Kay Hilary Kay Hilary Kay is a British antiques expert, author and lecturer, probably best known for her many appearances on BBC TVs Antiques Roadshow programme on which she is one of the team of experts.... Lars Tharp Lars Tharp Lars Broholm Tharp is a Danish-born historian, lecturer and broadcaster, and one of the longest running 'experts' on the BBC antiques programme, Antiques Roadshow, first appearing in 1986.-Early life and education:... Eric Knowles Eric Knowles Eric Knowles is a British antiques expert whose main interest is in ceramics.He first became famous after being a ceramics expert on the Antiques Roadshow. He has also appeared in such programmes as, Going for a Song, Going, Going, Gone, Noel's House Party, Call My Bluff and 20th Century Roadshow...
29/8 12/11/2006	Hughenden Manor Hughenden Manor Hughenden Manor is a red brick Victorian mansion, located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. In the 19th century, it was the country house of the Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli...   High Wycombe High Wycombe High Wycombe , commonly known as Wycombe and formally called Chepping Wycombe or Chipping Wycombe until 1946,is a large town in Buckinghamshire, England. It is west-north-west of Charing Cross in London; this figure is engraved on the Corn Market building in the centre of the town...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & Christopher Payne Christopher Payne Christopher Harrison Payne was a prominent African American religious, educational and political leader of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Despite being born in the American South during the time of slavery, Payne rose to a level of prominence achieved by few, regardless of race... Hilary Kay Hilary Kay Hilary Kay is a British antiques expert, author and lecturer, probably best known for her many appearances on BBC TVs Antiques Roadshow programme on which she is one of the team of experts.... Lars Tharp Lars Tharp Lars Broholm Tharp is a Danish-born historian, lecturer and broadcaster, and one of the longest running 'experts' on the BBC antiques programme, Antiques Roadshow, first appearing in 1986.-Early life and education:...	– Benjamin Disraeli's drawing room used for drawing 'top secret' maps during World War II World War II World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... . Map showing Hitler's secret hideaway – Royal Worcester Royal Worcester Royal Worcester is believed to be the oldest remaining English pottery brand still in existence today.-Overview:Royal Worcester is a British brand known for its history, provenance and classically English collections of porcelain...  coffee set, 1930s, £4,000 – Royal Worcester Royal Worcester Royal Worcester is believed to be the oldest remaining English pottery brand still in existence today.-Overview:Royal Worcester is a British brand known for its history, provenance and classically English collections of porcelain...  'dealers proofs' artwork by Harry Davis in the style of Correau, £3,000 – Fairground Roundabout (Carousel Carousel A carousel , or merry-go-round, is an amusement ride consisting of a rotating circular platform with seats for riders... ) relics, carved wooden Generals by 'Spooner of Burton on Trent' : Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener KG, KP, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, ADC, PC , was an Irish-born British Field Marshal and proconsul who won fame for his imperial campaigns and later played a central role in the early part of the First World War, although he died halfway... , Redvers Buller Redvers Buller General Sir Redvers Henry Buller VC GCB GCMG was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces....  and Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts, Bt, VC, KG, KP, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCIE, KStJ, PC was a distinguished Indian born British soldier who regarded himself as Anglo-Irish and one of the most successful British commanders of the 19th century.-Early life:Born at Cawnpore, India, on... , £12,000 – carved wooden Carousel Carousel A carousel , or merry-go-round, is an amusement ride consisting of a rotating circular platform with seats for riders...  Centaur Centaur In Greek mythology, a centaur or hippocentaur is a member of a composite race of creatures, part human and part horse...  by 'Andersons'. - Captain Edward Smith (sea captain) of the RMS Titanic  £20,000 – electro-plate Electroplating Electroplating is a plating process in which metal ions in a solution are moved by an electric field to coat an electrode. The process uses electrical current to reduce cations of a desired material from a solution and coat a conductive object with a thin layer of the material, such as a metal...  ear trumpet Ear trumpet Ear trumpets are tubular or funnel-shaped devices which collect sound waves and lead them into the ear. This results in a strengthening of the sound energy impact to the eardrum and thus a better hearing for a reduced or decreased hearing individual.... , late 19th century, £500 – 1870s white statue moulded in Parian Ware Parian Ware Parian is a type of bisque porcelain. It was named after Paros, a Greek island renowned for its fine-textured, white marble of the same name. Invented by Thomas Battam, Parian provided a lower cost alternative to carved marble....  (named after Isle of Paros Paros Paros is an island of Greece in the central Aegean Sea. One of the Cyclades island group, it lies to the west of Naxos, from which it is separated by a channel about wide. It lies approximately south-east of Piraeus. The Municipality of Paros includes numerous uninhabited offshore islets... ), sculpted by William Calder Marshall William Calder Marshall William Calder Marshall was a Scottish sculptor. Born in Edinburgh, he attended the Royal High School and Edinburgh University before enrolling at the Royal Academy school in London in 1834, where he won the silver medal...  R.A. Royal Academy The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and...  £500 – Gold snuff Snuff Snuff is a product made from ground or pulverised tobacco leaves. It is an example of smokeless tobacco. It originated in the Americas and was in common use in Europe by the 17th century...   box, c 1810, possibly Austrian or Italian, £4,000 – Gold jewellery, with Pyrope Pyrope The mineral pyrope is a member of the garnet group. Pyrope is the only member of the garnet family to always display red colouration in natural samples, and it is from this characteristic that it gets its name: from the Greek for fire and eye. Despite being less common than most garnets, it is a...  (Blood red) Garnet Garnet The garnet group includes a group of minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. The name "garnet" may come from either the Middle English word gernet meaning 'dark red', or the Latin granatus , possibly a reference to the Punica granatum , a plant with red seeds... , mid Victorian era Victorian era The Victorian era of British history was the period of Queen Victoria's reign from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. It was a long period of peace, prosperity, refined sensibilities and national self-confidence... , £800. Garnet brooch £600, Brooch with 2 carat, Victorian cut, diamond, £2,000 – Carved wood 'wine cooler' - lead lined chest, shaped like a sarcophogus, 1740s, £10,000 – hand coloured litho print of scene by Myles Birket Foster Myles Birket Foster Myles Birket Foster was a popular English illustrator, watercolour artist and engraver in the Victorian period. His name is also to be found as Myles Birkett Foster.-Life and work:... . 1910, £200 – 1936 Austin 12 Austin Motor Company The Austin Motor Company was a British manufacturer of automobiles. The company was founded in 1905 and merged in 1952 into the British Motor Corporation Ltd. The marque Austin was used until 1987...  van loaded with chairs from the local Ercol Ercol Ercol is the name of a British furniture manufacturer. The firm dates back to 1920, when it was established in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, as Furniture Industries by Lucian Ercolani ....  factory. 1850s Windsor chair Windsor chair A Windsor chair is a chair built with a solid wooden seat into which the chair-back and legs are dowelled, or pushed into drilled holes, in contrast to standard chairs, where the back legs and the uprights of the back are continuous. The seats of Windsor chairs were often carved into a shallow dish... s £700 each; Sofa from second class salon on RMS Queen Mary RMS Queen Mary RMS Queen Mary is a retired ocean liner that sailed primarily in the North Atlantic Ocean from 1936 to 1967 for the Cunard Line...  £800; Ercol 'double cane' comfy chair from 'The Russian Cane Works' £500 – Margarete Steiff GmbH 'muzzled teddybear' 1907, £2,000 – 1850s 'Salt glazed' stoneware 'Chemist's Jar', from either 'Bramptons' of Derbyshire or a factory in Nottinghamshire, £800 – bronze ornament of The Treasure Seeker by T. Curtz (1895-1929) of Vienna. Includes secret bronze of 'naked lady'. £1,200 – 1726 English silver 'sauce boat' by William Darker. £1,600 – landscape of Connemara Connemara Connemara is a district in the west of Ireland consisting of a broad peninsula between Killary Harbour and Kilkieran Bay in the west of County Galway.-Overview:...  by painter Paul Henry Paul Henry (painter) Paul Henry was a Northern Irish artist noted for depicting the west of Ireland landscape with a spare post-impressionist style....  of Belfast, 1930s, (Henry studied in Paris with Whistler James McNeill Whistler James Abbott McNeill Whistler was an American-born, British-based artist. Averse to sentimentality and moral allusion in painting, he was a leading proponent of the credo "art for art's sake". His famous signature for his paintings was in the shape of a stylized butterfly possessing a long stinger... ) £60,000 –
29/9 19/11/2006	Unseen items from Swansea Guildhall & Kedleston Hall Kedleston Hall Kedleston Hall is an English country house in Kedleston, Derbyshire, approximately four miles north-west of Derby, and is the seat of the Curzon family whose name originates in Notre-Dame-de-Courson in Normandy...   Derbyshire Derbyshire Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. A substantial portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire. The northern part of Derbyshire overlaps with the Pennines, a famous chain of hills and mountains. The county contains within its boundary of approx...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   &	Kedleston Hall Kedleston Hall Kedleston Hall is an English country house in Kedleston, Derbyshire, approximately four miles north-west of Derby, and is the seat of the Curzon family whose name originates in Notre-Dame-de-Courson in Normandy...   – repaired earthenware pottery jug, 'joggled' with coloured slips of clay, giving a tortoiseshell Tortoiseshell material Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an endangered species. It was widely used in the 1960s and 1970s in the manufacture of items such as combs, sunglasses, guitar picks and knitting needles...  effect, 1750s, £1,000 – trophy display cabinet from local Grammar school, in carved rosewood Rosewood Rosewood refers to any of a number of richly hued timbers, often brownish with darker veining, but found in many different hues. All rosewoods are strong and heavy, taking an excellent polish, being suitable for guitars, marimbas, turnery , handles, furniture, luxury flooring, etc.In general,...  with Fleur-de-lis Fleur-de-lis The fleur-de-lis or fleur-de-lys is a stylized lily or iris that is used as a decorative design or symbol. It may be "at one and the same time, political, dynastic, artistic, emblematic, and symbolic", especially in heraldry...  emblem, 1825-30, £2,500 – ... sitting on a 1798 oak chest of drawers, £1,200 – 19th century oil painting redolent of the style of David Teniers the Younger David Teniers the Younger David Teniers the Younger was a Flemish artist born in Antwerp, the son of David Teniers the Elder. His son David Teniers III and his grandson David Teniers IV were also painters... , 19th century frame and canvas, by unreadable signature, £3,500 – King Kong King Kong King Kong is a fictional character, a giant movie monster resembling a gorilla, that has appeared in several movies since 1933. These include the groundbreaking 1933 movie, the film remakes of 1976 and 2005, as well as various sequels of the first two films...  memorabilia, including a 1930s foyer life-size model of Mr Kong, from the Electric Palace Cinema in Bridport, Dorset. £500 – memorabilia of Lieutenant Edward Arthur Maund Edward Arthur Maund Edward Arthur Maund was an African explorer and Rhodesian pioneer.He was educated at Hurstpierpoint College, where he later acted as Assistant Master between 1872 and 1873, and matriculated at Peterhouse, Cambridge in 1873. He emigrated to South Africa where he played an active role in... , African explorer. He competed against and later worked with Cecil Rhodesfor mining concessions in Matabeleland Matabeleland Modern day Matabeleland is a region in Zimbabwe divided into three provinces: Matabeleland North, Bulawayo and Matabeleland South. These provinces are in the west and south-west of Zimbabwe, between the Limpopo and Zambezi rivers. The region is named after its inhabitants, the Ndebele people...  and Mashonaland Mashonaland Mashonaland is a region in northern Zimbabwe. It is the home of the Shona people.Currently, Mashonaland is divided into three provinces, with a total population of about 3 million:* Mashonaland West* Mashonaland Central* Mashonaland East... . £2,000 – Teddybear by J. K. Farnell J. K. Farnell John Kirby Farnell or J. K. Farnell was a London company which manufactured the first British teddy bear in 1906.-Beginnings:Founded in Notting Hill, the firm was started in 1840 by a silk merchant, John Kirby Farnell, and made items such as pin cushions and tea cosies... , c.1910, £5,000 – collection of avant garde Tigo items made by Denby Pottery Company Denby Pottery Company Denby Pottery Company Ltd is a British manufacturer of pottery, and is named after the village of Denby in Derbyshire.-History:The pottery at Denby was founded on the estate of William Drury-Lowe in 1809 as a manufacturer of stoneware bottles. It was run by Joseph Jager in partnership with Robert... . Sculpted by Tibor Reich (born in Budapest, 1920s, textile designer, worked for Royal Shakespeare Theatre Royal Shakespeare Theatre The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is a 1,040+ seat thrust stage theatre owned by the Royal Shakespeare Company dedicated to the British playwright and poet William Shakespeare. It is located in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon - Shakespeare's birthplace - in the English Midlands, beside the River Avon... , 10 Downing Street 10 Downing Street 10 Downing Street, colloquially known in the United Kingdom as "Number 10", is the headquarters of Her Majesty's Government and the official residence and office of the First Lord of the Treasury, who is now always the Prime Minister....  and Concorde Concorde Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde was a turbojet-powered supersonic passenger airliner, a supersonic transport . It was a product of an Anglo-French government treaty, combining the manufacturing efforts of Aérospatiale and the British Aircraft Corporation... .) Plates £500 Swansea Swansea Swansea is a coastal city and county in Wales. Swansea is in the historic county boundaries of Glamorgan. Situated on the sandy South West Wales coast, the county area includes the Gower Peninsula and the Lliw uplands...   – Model of Cutty Sark Cutty Sark The Cutty Sark is a clipper ship. Built in 1869, she served as a merchant vessel , and then as a training ship until being put on public display in 1954... , made in 1950s by sailor on 10 month voyage. £500 – collection of commemorative ceramics, including 'British Cartoon Art' Jug about Napoleon. Inscribed, Bonaparte dethroned April 1914. Made at Lewis Weston Dillwyn Lewis Weston Dillwyn Lewis Weston Dillwyn, FRS was a British porcelain manufacturer, naturalist and Member of Parliament.He was born in Walthamstow, Essex, the eldest son of William Dillwyn and Sarah Dillwyn... 's Nantgarw Pottery Nantgarw Pottery The Nantgarw Pottery was a noted pottery, located in Nantgarw on the eastern bank of the Glamorganshire Canal, north of Cardiff in the River Taff valley, Glamorganshire, Wales. It closed in 1920, when cigarettes replaced clay pipes... , Swansea, in canary yellow glaze, £500 – painting of foyer of Swansea Townhall, by H.R. Thompson , commissioned by the architect. £6,000 – 'Grande sonnerie Grande sonnerie Grande sonnerie is a complication in a mechanical watch or clock which combines a quarter striking mechanism with a repeater. On the quarter-hour, it strikes the number of hours audibly on a gong, and then the number of quarter-hours since the hour on a second gong. In addition it can strike the... ', quarter striking Swiss pocket watch. Marked Repetition, No 6873, Grande Sonnerie, Konnant en Passant & à volonld. Bulletin de Observation De Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Observatory The Observatoire Cantonal de Neuchâtel is an astronomical observatory funded by the Public Economy Department of the Neuchâtel State . It is located in Neuchâtel and was founded in 1858. Besides astronomical observations, the Neuchâtel observatory also works with atomic clocks... . Presented to Captain Samuel Blackmoor, who sailed the RMS Rosefield between Swansea and South America c.1900s. In 1906 he rescued the Mexican mail ship Moralos, and was presented with the watch by grateful passengers. Inscribed To the captain of the Rosefield... £8,000 – collection of autographs, photographs, £400-£600 each. Embroidered coverlet of signatures, £800. – 3rd century carved stone Buddha Buddha In Buddhism, buddhahood is the state of perfect enlightenment attained by a buddha .In Buddhism, the term buddha usually refers to one who has become enlightened...  and Winged Atlas from Gandhara Kingdom Gandhara Kingdom Gandhara is a kingdom grouped among the western kingdoms in the epic Mahabharata. The epic Ramayana also mentions it as a western kingdom. Gandhara prince Sakuni was the root of all the conspiracies of Duryodhana against the Pandavas, which finally resulted in the Kurukshetra War. Sakuni's sister... . Nicked/stolen/looted/purloined/relocated from an Asian temple using a hammer and chisel, and renicked/restolen/relooted/repurloined/rerelocated from the British Museum British Museum The British Museum is a museum of human history and culture in London. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its...  in 1914. – tooled red leather jewellery box with 'Harvey & Gore' Corsage (bodice) Corsage (bodice) Corsage refers to the bodice of a dress. In the 19th century, corsage was a common term for a woman's bodice or jacket.In modern usage, corsage is often confused with a corset, but a corset is tighter...  brooch. 1740s. Golden brown topaz, foiled, solid silver. £3,000 – tooled red leather box, with diamond double headed flower brooch. Brazilian or Indian 12 carat 'river diamonds'. £15,000 – tooled red leather box, with 1920s natural pearl necklace, £3,000
29/10 26/11/2006	Aberdeen Music Hall  Aberdeen Aberdeen Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 25th most populous city, with an official population estimate of ....	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & Ian Harris Richard Price Richard Price Richard Price was a British moral philosopher and preacher in the tradition of English Dissenters, and a political pamphleteer, active in radical, republican, and liberal causes such as the American Revolution. He fostered connections between a large number of people, including writers of the... Christopher Payne Christopher Payne Christopher Harrison Payne was a prominent African American religious, educational and political leader of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Despite being born in the American South during the time of slavery, Payne rose to a level of prominence achieved by few, regardless of race... Paul Atterbury Paul Atterbury Paul Atterbury, FRSA is a British antiques expert, probably best known for his many appearances since 1979 on the BBC TV programme Antiques Roadshow.-Biography:...	– 1920s Wedgewood jars decorated by Daisy Makeig-Jones Daisy Makeig-Jones Susannah Margaretta "Daisy" Makeig-Jones was a pottery designer for Wedgwood. She is best known for her range of "Fairyland Lustre" pottery....  with fairy Fairy A fairy is a type of mythical being or legendary creature, a form of spirit, often described as metaphysical, supernatural or preternatural.Fairies resemble various beings of other mythologies, though even folklore that uses the term...  'Thurbolds', £3,500 – Snow White and Seven Dwarfs Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a 1937 American animated film based on Snow White, a German fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. It was the first full-length cel-animated feature in motion picture history, as well as the first animated feature film produced in America, the first produced in full...  book signed by Walt Disney Walt Disney Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...   £800 – Scottish Highlands Scottish Highlands The Highlands is an historic region of Scotland. The area is sometimes referred to as the "Scottish Highlands". It was culturally distinguishable from the Lowlands from the later Middle Ages into the modern period, when Lowland Scots replaced Scottish Gaelic throughout most of the Lowlands...  'basket hilted' Broadsword Broadsword Broadsword may refer to:*Broadsword , a military sword used by heavy cavalry during the 17th to early 19th centuriesIn more modern times, it has also been used to refer to:... . Mid 18th century, £2,000 – collection of Ocean liner Ocean liner An ocean liner is a ship designed to transport people from one seaport to another along regular long-distance maritime routes according to a schedule. Liners may also carry cargo or mail, and may sometimes be used for other purposes .Cargo vessels running to a schedule are sometimes referred to as...  memorabilia (postcards, menus, cutlery, cooking pots and 'White Star silver vegetable dish'), RMS Queen Mary RMS Queen Mary RMS Queen Mary is a retired ocean liner that sailed primarily in the North Atlantic Ocean from 1936 to 1967 for the Cunard Line... , RMS Mauritania, Lucitania, and White Star Line White Star Line The Oceanic Steam Navigation Company or White Star Line of Boston Packets, more commonly known as the White Star Line, was a prominent British shipping company, today most famous for its ill-fated vessel, the RMS Titanic, and the World War I loss of Titanics sister ship Britannic...  RMS Olympic RMS Olympic RMS Olympic was the lead ship of the Olympic-class ocean liners built for the White Star Line, which also included Titanic and Britannic... , £10,000 – Evening handbags, and 1855 corkscrew by William Lund, £150 – sand cast studio glass object d'art by Sarah Peterson. £200 – Flemish Flemish Flemish can refer to anything related to Flanders, and may refer directly to the following articles:*Flemish, an informal, though linguistically incorrect, name of any kind of the Dutch language as spoken in Belgium....  oak cabinet, 1620-1650, modified by Scottish family c.1830. £6,000 – Carriage clock with 'arcaded body' and repeater mechanism, made by 'Maurice & Co' in France. 1900s. £4,000 – collection of church enamelled silverware, made in Aberdeen, ranging from 1750s thru 19th century. Silver chalice £10,000. – Swedish glass bowl by 'Kosta Boda' 1935 £800 – vinyl record (disc) announcing the end of World War II, distributed to cinemas. – collection of scrimshaw Scrimshaw Scrimshaw is the name given to handiwork created by whalers made from the byproducts of harvesting marine mammals. It is most commonly made out of the bones and teeth of sperm whales, the baleen of other whales, and the tusks of walruses...  on walrus Walrus The walrus is a large flippered marine mammal with a discontinuous circumpolar distribution in the Arctic Ocean and sub-Arctic seas of the Northern Hemisphere. The walrus is the only living species in the Odobenidae family and Odobenus genus. It is subdivided into three subspecies: the Atlantic...  tusks, depicting Inuit Inuit The Inuit are a group of culturally similar indigenous peoples inhabiting the Arctic regions of Canada , Denmark , Russia and the United States . Inuit means “the people” in the Inuktitut language... , prey (walrus and seal) and polar bears. £1,800 – plate russian revolutionary porcelain, 1920, images of decay of Tsar's court, marks of both Tsar and Hammer and Sickle, Value several thousand pounds. – diamond butterfly brooch, late victorian, by Hancocks Jewellers, £10,000 – Margarete Steiff GmbH (Steiff) Teddybear with 'centre-seam'. £3,000 – silver mug, c.1700, with coat of arms for a woman (includes a lozenge), made by Robert Cooper of London during reign of Charles II, (Cooper also made a 'spitting pot Spittoon A spittoon is a receptacle made for spitting into, especially by users of chewing and dipping tobacco. It is also known as a cuspidor , although that term is also used for a type of spitting sink used in dentistry."Spittoon" can also be slang American English... ' for Samuel Pepys Samuel Pepys Samuel Pepys FRS, MP, JP, was an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament who is now most famous for the diary he kept for a decade while still a relatively young man... ) £5,000 – pair of cold painted bronze hunters by Franz Xavier Bergman Franz Xavier Bergman Franz Xavier Bergman was a Viennese sculptor who produced numerous cold-painted bronze Oriental and animal figures. Noted for his detailed and colourful work, and signing either a 'B' in an urn-shaped cartouche or 'Nam Greb' - 'Bergman' in reverse. These marks were used to disguise his identity on...  of Vienna, signed Namgreb with Geschutz mark. c.1900 £10,000 (plus unseen 'man in a tent' which was left at home. £5,000)
29/11 3/12/2006	Prideaux Place Prideaux Place Prideaux Place is a country house in Padstow, Cornwall, England.For over 400 years, Prideaux Place has been the home of the Prideaux-Brune family. Completed in 1592, the house has been enlarged and modified by successive generations...   Padstow Padstow Padstow is a town, civil parish and fishing port on the north coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The town is situated on the west bank of the River Camel estuary approximately five miles northwest of Wadebridge, ten miles northwest of Bodmin and ten miles northeast of Newquay... Cornwall Cornwall Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & Richard Price Richard Price Richard Price was a British moral philosopher and preacher in the tradition of English Dissenters, and a political pamphleteer, active in radical, republican, and liberal causes such as the American Revolution. He fostered connections between a large number of people, including writers of the... David Battie David Battie David Battie FRSA is a British expert on ceramics with a particular emphasis on Japanese and Chinese works.After attending art school where he studied as a graphic designer, Battie joined Reader's Digest magazine for three years. In 1965, he join the auction house Sotheby's... Hilary Kay Hilary Kay Hilary Kay is a British antiques expert, author and lecturer, probably best known for her many appearances on BBC TVs Antiques Roadshow programme on which she is one of the team of experts.... Eric Knowles Eric Knowles Eric Knowles is a British antiques expert whose main interest is in ceramics.He first became famous after being a ceramics expert on the Antiques Roadshow. He has also appeared in such programmes as, Going for a Song, Going, Going, Gone, Noel's House Party, Call My Bluff and 20th Century Roadshow...	– Ming Dynasty Ming Dynasty The Ming Dynasty, also Empire of the Great Ming, was the ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644, following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty. The Ming, "one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history", was the last dynasty in China ruled by ethnic...  jar, c.1600, Kraak porcelain Kraak porcelain Kraak porcelain is a type of Chinese export porcelain produced mainly from the Wanli reign until around 1640. It was among the first Chinese export ware to arrive in Europe in mass quantities, and was frequently featured in Dutch still life paintings of foreign luxuries, as in the one by Jan... . Value £3,000 – 'Bizarre pattern' Quilt of Queen Victoria's fabrics, and Queen Mary Mary of Teck Mary of Teck was the queen consort of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress of India, as the wife of King-Emperor George V.... 's wedding dress. £500 – Celluloid painting of Peter Pan Peter Pan Peter Pan is a character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie . A mischievous boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with... , signed by Walt Disney Walt Disney Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O... , £3,000 – 19th century ornate Moorish Spanish Bargueño/Vargueño Bargueno desk The Bargueño is a desk first produced in the 15th century that continues to be produced to this day. The only other style of desk which is known to have been continuously produced for so long is the trestle desk, but some authorities exclude this desk from consideration because in early times it...  cabinet in Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood refers to any of a number of richly hued timbers, often brownish with darker veining, but found in many different hues. All rosewoods are strong and heavy, taking an excellent polish, being suitable for guitars, marimbas, turnery , handles, furniture, luxury flooring, etc.In general,...  £3,000 – bronze dog statue by George Fox George Fox George Fox was an English Dissenter and a founder of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as the Quakers or Friends.The son of a Leicestershire weaver, Fox lived in a time of great social upheaval and war... , 1903, value £1,500 – Japanese flag, sword and memorabilia, surrendered at the Battle of Kohima Battle of Kohima The Battle of Kohima was the turning point of the Japanese U Go offensive into India in 1944 in the Second World War. The battle was fought from 4 April to 22 June 1944 around the town of Kohima in northeast India. It is often referred to as the "Stalingrad of the East".The battle took place in... , (Nagaland Nagaland Nagaland is a state in the far north-eastern part of India. It borders the state of Assam to the west, Arunachal Pradesh and part of Assam to the north, Burma to the east and Manipur to the south. The state capital is Kohima, and the largest city is Dimapur... ), in 1944, £15,000 – Porcelain clock/watch stand, by William Comyns (craftsman), £350 – Collection of Arnold Taylor (artist) (of Holmfirth) watercolours, drawings and seaside postcards, £600-800 each – 1910 bone china souvenir teapot, £40 – 1740 Oil painting of Humphrey Prideaux-Brune, 7th owner of Prideaux Place, by his unrequitted lover, Rosalba Carriera Rosalba Carriera Rosalba Carriera was a Venetian Rococo painter. In her younger years, she specialized in portrait miniatures... – 1890 cabinet from Liverpool with handles by Richard LLewellyn Benson Rathbone, £1,500, – Della Robbia Pottery Della Robbia Pottery The Della Robbia Pottery was a ceramic factory founded in 1894 in Birkenhead, England.-Founders:The business was started by Harold Steward Rathbone and Conrad Gustave d'Huc Dressler...  by Harry Pierce (potter) (£250-£500) style – Western Morning News Western Morning News The Western Morning News is a politically independent daily regional newspaper founded in 1860 and covering Devon and Cornwall and parts of Somerset and Dorset.-Organisation:...  clipping, and 19th century catalogues - 1846. Memorabilia of Wreck auction. – 1950s Bust in Cornish granite Granite Granite is a common and widely occurring type of intrusive, felsic, igneous rock. Granite usually has a medium- to coarse-grained texture. Occasionally some individual crystals are larger than the groundmass, in which case the texture is known as porphyritic. A granitic rock with a porphyritic...  by Estcourt J. Clack (E.J. Clack, known as Jim, was a full-time woodwork teacher at Blundell's School Blundell's School Blundell's School is a co-educational day and boarding independent school located in the town of Tiverton in the county of Devon, England. The school was founded in 1604 by the will of Peter Blundell, one of the richest men in England at the time, and relocated to its present location on the...  in Halberton Halberton Halberton is a village in Devon, England. The Grand Western Canal runs through the village. The village is situated between the historic market towns of Tiverton and Cullompton.... , Devon), £1200 – Letter written by Lord Nelson on HMS Victory HMS Victory HMS Victory is a 104-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, laid down in 1759 and launched in 1765. She is most famous as Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805....  in the Mediterranean, £10,000 – Music memorabilia, incl manuscript written by Ivor Novello Ivor Novello David Ivor Davies , better known as Ivor Novello, was a Welsh composer, singer and actor who became one of the most popular British entertainers of the first half of the 20th century. Born into a musical family, his first successes were as a songwriter...  for Elsa Macfarland,
29/12 10/12/2006	Prideaux Place Prideaux Place Prideaux Place is a country house in Padstow, Cornwall, England.For over 400 years, Prideaux Place has been the home of the Prideaux-Brune family. Completed in 1592, the house has been enlarged and modified by successive generations...   Padstow Padstow Padstow is a town, civil parish and fishing port on the north coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The town is situated on the west bank of the River Camel estuary approximately five miles northwest of Wadebridge, ten miles northwest of Bodmin and ten miles northeast of Newquay... Cornwall Cornwall Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & Richard Price Richard Price Richard Price was a British moral philosopher and preacher in the tradition of English Dissenters, and a political pamphleteer, active in radical, republican, and liberal causes such as the American Revolution. He fostered connections between a large number of people, including writers of the... David Battie David Battie David Battie FRSA is a British expert on ceramics with a particular emphasis on Japanese and Chinese works.After attending art school where he studied as a graphic designer, Battie joined Reader's Digest magazine for three years. In 1965, he join the auction house Sotheby's... Hilary Kay Hilary Kay Hilary Kay is a British antiques expert, author and lecturer, probably best known for her many appearances on BBC TVs Antiques Roadshow programme on which she is one of the team of experts.... Eric Knowles Eric Knowles Eric Knowles is a British antiques expert whose main interest is in ceramics.He first became famous after being a ceramics expert on the Antiques Roadshow. He has also appeared in such programmes as, Going for a Song, Going, Going, Gone, Noel's House Party, Call My Bluff and 20th Century Roadshow... Steven Moore Steven Moore Steven Moore is a former British World Water-Ski Racing world champion. He attained this title at the Australian World Championships in 1988.-References:... Penny Brittain Geoffrey Munn Geoffrey Munn Geoffrey Munn is a British jewellery specialist and writer. He is best known as one of the experts on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow however his first television appearance was in the early 1960s when he, and his brother, Roger Munn, featured with their pet fox cubs on Johnny Morris's Animal Magic... Phillip Mould Dendy Easton Dendy Easton Dendy Easton is a fine art consultant for Bonhams, however he is better known as one of the experts on the BBC programme, Antiques Roadshow. He began his career in fine art in 1971. He spent 30 years at Sotheby's, finishing as a director who specialised in 19th and 20th-century pictures....	– Gourd Gourd A gourd is a plant of the family Cucurbitaceae. Gourd is occasionally used to describe crops like cucumbers, squash, luffas, and melons. The term 'gourd' however, can more specifically, refer to the plants of the two Cucurbitaceae genera Lagenaria and Cucurbita or also to their hollow dried out shell...  grown as portable 'cricket cage Cricket (insect) Crickets, family Gryllidae , are insects somewhat related to grasshoppers, and more closely related to katydids or bush crickets . They have somewhat flattened bodies and long antennae. There are about 900 species of crickets... ' for Chinese mandarin Mandarin (bureaucrat) A mandarin was a bureaucrat in imperial China, and also in the monarchist days of Vietnam where the system of Imperial examinations and scholar-bureaucrats was adopted under Chinese influence.-History and use of the term:... s to hear "music", 1736-1795, £1,000 – Black wooden doll, c.1790, multi-layered clothing, £1,500 – Pig shaped ornamental bell, London 1902 by William Hornby, value £1,500 – 1960s Kutchinsky bracelet (similar to that worn by Princess Margaret) value £8,000, – Kutchinsky brooch £2,000 – 19th century copy of 17th century oil painting of cattle by Aelbert Cuyp Aelbert Cuyp Aelbert Jacobsz Cuyp was one of the leading Dutch landscape painters of the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century. The most famous of a family of painters, the pupil of his father Jacob Gerritsz...  £1,000 – 1690 English Delftware English Delftware English delftware is tin-glazed pottery made in the British Isles between about 1550 and the late 18th century. The main centres of production were London, Bristol and Liverpool with smaller centres at Wincanton, Glasgow and Dublin....  blue plate, white tin-glazed Tin-glazing Tin-glazing is the process of giving ceramic items a tin-based glaze which is white, glossy and opaque, normally applied to red or buff earthenware. The opacity and whiteness of tin glaze make it valued by its ability to decorate with colour....  on the front only. Made at the Bristol Bristol Bristol is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, with an estimated population of 433,100 for the unitary authority in 2009, and a surrounding Larger Urban Zone with an estimated 1,070,000 residents in 2007...  factory at Brislington Brislington Brislington is an area in the south east of the city of Bristol, England. It is on the edge of Bristol and from Bath. The Brislington Brook runs through the area in the woodlands of Nightingale Valley... , value £8,000 – Staffordshire pottery Watch holder and dummy clock, 1820 Obadiah Sherratt, £6,000 – 1920s kitchen cupboard Old Mother Hubbard - deluxe £600 – miniature lantern clock Lantern clock A lantern clock is a type of antique weight-driven wall clock, shaped like a lantern. They were the first type of clock widely used in private homes. They probably originated before 1500 but only became common after 1600; in Britain around 1620. They became obsolete in the 19th century.- Origin...  by Thomas Bradford of London c.1700, value £8,000 – collection of 1890s-1970s Newlyn Industrial School Newlyn Copper Newlyn Copper was a class of arts and crafts copperware originating in Newlyn in Cornwall.- History :Late in the 19th century the fishing industry in Cornwall was becoming unreliable as a source of income: bad weather and seasonal fluctuations brought enforced periods of inactivity...  boxes and inkwells, £80-£150-£300 – collection of Louis Wain Louis Wain Louis Wain was an English artist best known for his drawings, which consistently featured anthropomorphised large-eyed cats and kittens. In his later years he suffered from schizophrenia, which, according to some psychologists, can be seen in his works.- Life and work :Louis William Wain was...  drawings of cats, £2,000-£3,000 each – 1580s cast iron Saker (cannon) Saker (cannon) The saker was a medium cannon slightly smaller than a culverin developed during the early 16th century and often used by the English. It was named after the Saker Falcon, a large falconry bird native to the Middle East....  commissioned by Henry VIII, £35,000 – 19th century diamond bee brooch ("be sure of my love") by 'Rouvenat & Ch Lourdel' of Paris, £9,000 – 1780s pastel Pastel Pastel is an art medium in the form of a stick, consisting of pure powdered pigment and a binder. The pigments used in pastels are the same as those used to produce all colored art media, including oil paints; the binder is of a neutral hue and low saturation....  portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence Thomas Lawrence Thomas Lawrence may refer to:*Sir Thomas Lawrence, British artist, President of Royal Academy*Thomas Lawrence , mayor of colonial Philadelphia*T. E. Lawrence, "Lawrence of Arabia"*Thomas Lawrence , U.S. politician... . £13,000
29/13 17/12/2006	Baron's hall Arundel Castle Arundel Castle Arundel Castle in Arundel, West Sussex, England is a restored medieval castle. It was founded by Roger de Montgomery on Christmas Day 1067. Roger became the first to hold the earldom of Arundel by the graces of William the Conqueror...   Arundel Arundel Arundel is a market town and civil parish in the South Downs of West Sussex in the south of England. It lies south southwest of London, west of Brighton, and east of the county town of Chichester. Other nearby towns include Worthing east southeast, Littlehampton to the south and Bognor Regis to... Sussex Sussex Sussex , from the Old English Sūþsēaxe , is an historic county in South East England corresponding roughly in area to the ancient Kingdom of Sussex. It is bounded on the north by Surrey, east by Kent, south by the English Channel, and west by Hampshire, and is divided for local government into West...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & Richard Price Richard Price Richard Price was a British moral philosopher and preacher in the tradition of English Dissenters, and a political pamphleteer, active in radical, republican, and liberal causes such as the American Revolution. He fostered connections between a large number of people, including writers of the... David Battie David Battie David Battie FRSA is a British expert on ceramics with a particular emphasis on Japanese and Chinese works.After attending art school where he studied as a graphic designer, Battie joined Reader's Digest magazine for three years. In 1965, he join the auction house Sotheby's... Hilary Kay Hilary Kay Hilary Kay is a British antiques expert, author and lecturer, probably best known for her many appearances on BBC TVs Antiques Roadshow programme on which she is one of the team of experts.... Eric Knowles Eric Knowles Eric Knowles is a British antiques expert whose main interest is in ceramics.He first became famous after being a ceramics expert on the Antiques Roadshow. He has also appeared in such programmes as, Going for a Song, Going, Going, Gone, Noel's House Party, Call My Bluff and 20th Century Roadshow...	– Roman marble bust, 1st century AD, £5,000 – collection of ornaments in cabinet, – Watercolour given by King ... , – Royal Doulton Royal Doulton The Royal Doulton Company is an English company producing tableware and collectables, dating to 1815. Operating originally in London, its reputation grew in The Potteries, where it was a latecomer compared to Spode, Wedgwood and Minton...  statue by William K Harper, £500, – Royal Doulton mug by Hannah Barlow £300 – Royal Doulton mice by George Tinworth George Tinworth George Tinworth was an English ceramic artist who worked for the Doulton factory at Lambeth from 1867 until his death.-Life:... , 1880s, £5,000 – warming cupboard, – 17th century stoneware wine jar, Tigerware from Cologne Cologne Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest city , and is the largest city both in the Germany Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and within the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Area, one of the major European metropolitan areas with more than ten million inhabitants.Cologne is located on both sides of the...  Germany, Bellarmine style Bartmann jug A Bartmann jug , also called Bellarmine jug, is a type of decorated stoneware that was manufactured in Europe throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, especially in the Cologne region in what is today western Germany...  associated with cardinal Robert Bellarmine Robert Bellarmine Robert Bellarmine was an Italian Jesuit and a Cardinal of the Catholic Church. He was one of the most important figures in the Counter-Reformation... , – collection 1920s soft toys - £400 to £1,000 each – miniature doll's dinner service, c.1800, £2000 – collection of ten signed first editions of Ian Fleming Ian Fleming Ian Lancaster Fleming was a British author, journalist and Naval Intelligence Officer.Fleming is best known for creating the fictional British spy James Bond and for a series of twelve novels and nine short stories about the character, one of the biggest-selling series of fictional books of...  books, 1950s. £60,000 – wooden veneered table, English, c.1840s, £3,800 – Japanese rat sculpture, 1900s, symbol of good luck. £3000 – cameo of Jane Grey (died 1792) by James Tassie James Tassie James Tassie was a Scottish gem engraver and modeller.He was born of humble parentage at Pollokshaws, in Glasgow. During his earlier years he worked as a stonemason, but, having seen the collection of paintings brought together in Glasgow by Robert Foulis and Andrew Foulis, the printers, he... , £2500 – Early 16th century mayoral Mayor In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....  seal, cup and maces of Arundel Arundel Arundel is a market town and civil parish in the South Downs of West Sussex in the south of England. It lies south southwest of London, west of Brighton, and east of the county town of Chichester. Other nearby towns include Worthing east southeast, Littlehampton to the south and Bognor Regis to...  (swallow/hirondelle) - £300,000 – 1935 Italian statue by Sandro Piacetti from either the Lemschi or Asevi factories in Turin. £5,000 – 1900s silver topped Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Art Nouveau is an international philosophy and style of art, architecture and applied art—especially the decorative arts—that were most popular during 1890–1910. The name "Art Nouveau" is French for "new art"...  walking stick by René Lalique René Lalique René Jules Lalique was a French glass designer known for his creations of perfume bottles, vases, jewellery, chandeliers, clocks and automobile hood ornaments. He was born in the French village of Ay on 6 April 1860 and died 5 May 1945... , £4,000
31/12/2006	Next Generation, Edinburgh	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   &
29/14 7/1/2007	Gloucester Cathedral Gloucester Cathedral Gloucester Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity, in Gloucester, England, stands in the north of the city near the river. It originated in 678 or 679 with the foundation of an abbey dedicated to Saint Peter .-Foundations:The foundations of the present...   Gloucester Gloucester Gloucester is a city, district and county town of Gloucestershire in the South West region of England. Gloucester lies close to the Welsh border, and on the River Severn, approximately north-east of Bristol, and south-southwest of Birmingham....	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & Clive Stewart-Lockhart Henry Sandon Henry Sandon Henry Sandon MBE is a notable authority on Royal Worcester porcelain. He was curator of the Dyson Perrins Museum for many years.Born in the east end of London, Sandon was evacuated during the war and finished his schooling at the Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe... Geoffrey Munn Geoffrey Munn Geoffrey Munn is a British jewellery specialist and writer. He is best known as one of the experts on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow however his first television appearance was in the early 1960s when he, and his brother, Roger Munn, featured with their pet fox cubs on Johnny Morris's Animal Magic... Penny Brittain Elaine Binning Jon Bly John Axford John Axford John Berton "The Ax Man" Axford is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.-Path to the majors:... Clive Farahar Clive Farahar Clive Farahar is a British dealer and expert on books and manuscripts. He is best known as an expert on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, which he joined in 1986.... Jon Baddeley Jon Baddeley Jon Baddeley is one of the world’s leading fine art auctioneers, an authority on scientific instruments and collectables, a broadcaster and an author.... Andy McConnell Bill Harriman David Battie David Battie David Battie FRSA is a British expert on ceramics with a particular emphasis on Japanese and Chinese works.After attending art school where he studied as a graphic designer, Battie joined Reader's Digest magazine for three years. In 1965, he join the auction house Sotheby's... Paul Viney Paul Atterbury Paul Atterbury Paul Atterbury, FRSA is a British antiques expert, probably best known for his many appearances since 1979 on the BBC TV programme Antiques Roadshow.-Biography:... Hilary Kay Hilary Kay Hilary Kay is a British antiques expert, author and lecturer, probably best known for her many appearances on BBC TVs Antiques Roadshow programme on which she is one of the team of experts....	– 1834 Naïve art Naïve art Naïve art is a classification of art that is often characterized by a childlike simplicity in its subject matter and technique. While many naïve artists appear, from their works, to have little or no formal art training, this is often not true...  painting of 2 children from 'Sandpits Court' Tirley by Mr Fisher of Gloucester - value £5,000 – Staffordshire pottery collection by Tunstall Tunstall, Staffordshire Tunstall is an area in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. It was one of the original six towns that federated to form the city. Tunstall is the most northern town of the city of Stoke-on-Trent....  residents, £30 each, – platinum Platinum Platinum is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Pt and an atomic number of 78. Its name is derived from the Spanish term platina del Pinto, which is literally translated into "little silver of the Pinto River." It is a dense, malleable, ductile, precious, gray-white transition metal...  brooch Brooch A brooch ; also known in ancient times as a fibula; is a decorative jewelry item designed to be attached to garments. It is usually made of metal, often silver or gold but sometimes bronze or some other material... , 1900s, German Jūgendstils Jugend (magazine) Jugend was a German art magazine that was created in the late 19th century. It featured many famous Art Nouveau artists and is the source of the term "Jugendstil" , the German version of Art Nouveau. The magazine was founded by writer Georg Hirth. It was published from 1896 to 1940...  style of Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Art Nouveau is an international philosophy and style of art, architecture and applied art—especially the decorative arts—that were most popular during 1890–1910. The name "Art Nouveau" is French for "new art"...  £10,000 – Needlework stitcher Embroidery Embroidery is the art or handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread or yarn. Embroidery may also incorporate other materials such as metal strips, pearls, beads, quills, and sequins.... , 1870s, with poem by Isaac Watts Isaac Watts Isaac Watts was an English hymnwriter, theologian and logician. A prolific and popular hymnwriter, he was recognised as the "Father of English Hymnody", credited with some 750 hymns...  and mirror writing Mirror writing Mirror writing is formed by writing in the direction that is the reverse of the natural way for a given language, such that the result is the mirror image of normal writing: it appears normal when it is reflected in a mirror. It is sometimes used as an extremely primitive form of cipher... , £1,800 – 'hand stamp' seal for 'Sealing wax Sealing wax Sealing wax is a wax material of a seal which, after melting, quickly hardens forming a bond that is difficult to separate without noticeable tampering. Wax is used to verify something such as a document is unopened, to verify the sender's identity, for example with a signet ring, and as decoration... ', 1840s, Gold and Lapis Lazuli Lapis lazuli Lapis lazuli is a relatively rare semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense blue color.... , £600 – Church 'Vestment Vestment Vestments are liturgical garments and articles associated primarily with the Christian religion, especially among Latin Rite and other Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Anglicans, and Lutherans...  chest' from 1400s, – Antiques Roadshow Antiques Roadshow Antiques Roadshow is a British television show in which antiques appraisers travel to various regions of the United Kingdom to appraise antiques brought in by local people. It has been running since 1979...  memorabilia – Walking stick Walking stick A walking stick is a device used by many people to facilitate balancing while walking.Walking sticks come in many shapes and sizes, and can be sought by collectors. Some kinds of walking stick may be used by people with disabilities as a crutch...  handle, German porcelain with Rococo Rococo Rococo , also referred to as "Late Baroque", is an 18th-century style which developed as Baroque artists gave up their symmetry and became increasingly ornate, florid, and playful...  design, 1760s, £500 – Handwritten letters to George Way, the head gamekeeper at Sandringham Sandringham House Sandringham House is a country house on of land near the village of Sandringham in Norfolk, England. The house is privately owned by the British Royal Family and is located on the royal Sandringham Estate, which lies within the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.-History and current... , including by Queen Elizabeth II; Princess Margaret Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon was the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II and the younger daughter of King George VI.... ; Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother; Albert (George VI); and Queen Mary Mary of Teck Mary of Teck was the queen consort of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress of India, as the wife of King-Emperor George V.... ; £2,000 – Microphone Microphone A microphone is an acoustic-to-electric transducer or sensor that converts sound into an electrical signal. In 1877, Emile Berliner invented the first microphone used as a telephone voice transmitter...  used by Sir Winston Churchill Winston Churchill Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, was a predominantly Conservative British politician and statesman known for his leadership of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the century and served as Prime Minister twice...  at the House of Commons during World War II. – German Musical box Musical box A music box is a 19th century automatic musical instrument that produces sounds by the use of a set of pins placed on a revolving cylinder or disc so as to pluck the tuned teeth of a steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called carillons à musique... , Symphonium, from Leipzig, £3,000 – Blue glass decanter Decanter A decanter is a vessel that is used to hold the decantation of a liquid which may contain sediment. Decanters are normally used as serving vessels for wine. Decanters vary in shape and design. They are usually made of an inert material and will hold at least one standard bottle of wine...  and bowl, decorated in gold by John Giles (artist) (James Giles) c1765. Mostly worked on porcelain. Gold leaf floated onto an'egg yolk' image before firing and finishing. Display item from Gloucester Museum, value £15,000 – 1820s Rampart gun, also known as a 'Wall piece', for snipers defending cities, £4,000 – The Sluggard bronze statue of Giuseppe Valona (possibly Giuseppe Vasani), by Lord Frederick Leighton, late 19th century, £20,000 – ATS kitbag from 1940s and Glenn Miller Glenn Miller Alton Glenn Miller was an American jazz musician , arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He was one of the best-selling recording artists from 1939 to 1943, leading one of the best known "Big Bands"...  memorabilia, including autographed sheet-music valued at £2,000
29/15 14/1/2007	Australia Special Sydney Sydney Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people... Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater... Australia	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & Eric Knowles Eric Knowles Eric Knowles is a British antiques expert whose main interest is in ceramics.He first became famous after being a ceramics expert on the Antiques Roadshow. He has also appeared in such programmes as, Going for a Song, Going, Going, Gone, Noel's House Party, Call My Bluff and 20th Century Roadshow... Hilary Kay Hilary Kay Hilary Kay is a British antiques expert, author and lecturer, probably best known for her many appearances on BBC TVs Antiques Roadshow programme on which she is one of the team of experts.... Paul Atterbury Paul Atterbury Paul Atterbury, FRSA is a British antiques expert, probably best known for his many appearances since 1979 on the BBC TV programme Antiques Roadshow.-Biography:...	– illuminated René Lalique René Lalique René Jules Lalique was a French glass designer known for his creations of perfume bottles, vases, jewellery, chandeliers, clocks and automobile hood ornaments. He was born in the French village of Ay on 6 April 1860 and died 5 May 1945...  sculpture, $12,000 / £5,000 – William Morris William Morris William Morris 24 March 18343 October 1896 was an English textile designer, artist, writer, and socialist associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and the English Arts and Crafts Movement...  tapestry Tapestry Tapestry is a form of textile art, traditionally woven on a vertical loom, however it can also be woven on a floor loom as well. It is composed of two sets of interlaced threads, those running parallel to the length and those parallel to the width ; the warp threads are set up under tension on a... , $6,500 / £3,000 – 1850s Sewing Sewing Sewing is the craft of fastening or attaching objects using stitches made with a needle and thread. Sewing is one of the oldest of the textile arts, arising in the Paleolithic era...  box, inlaid with Mother of pearl and Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood refers to any of a number of richly hued timbers, often brownish with darker veining, but found in many different hues. All rosewoods are strong and heavy, taking an excellent polish, being suitable for guitars, marimbas, turnery , handles, furniture, luxury flooring, etc.In general,... , $7,000 / £3,000 – hand coloured blockprint of Cineraria Cineraria Cineraria is now generally treated as a genus of about 50 species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to southern Africa...  flowers by Margaret Preston Margaret Preston Margaret Preston was a well-known Australian artist. She was highly influential during the 1920s to 1940s for her modernist works as a painter and printmaker and for introducing Aboriginal motifs into contemporary art.-Early life:...  c.1928, $20,000 / £8,000 – Cast iron Cast iron Cast iron is derived from pig iron, and while it usually refers to gray iron, it also identifies a large group of ferrous alloys which solidify with a eutectic. The color of a fractured surface can be used to identify an alloy. White cast iron is named after its white surface when fractured, due...  and coloured glass electric lamp, Trompe l'oeil Trompe l'oeil Trompe-l'œil, which can also be spelled without the hyphen in English as trompe l'oeil, is an art technique involving extremely realistic imagery in order to create the optical illusion that the depicted objects appear in three dimensions.-History in painting:Although the phrase has its origin in...  moving image of a forest fire, $1,500 / £600 – painted sheet metal / tin Tin Tin is a chemical element with the symbol Sn and atomic number 50. It is a main group metal in group 14 of the periodic table. Tin shows chemical similarity to both neighboring group 14 elements, germanium and lead and has two possible oxidation states, +2 and the slightly more stable +4...  corner cupboard $3,000 / £1,300 – Drawing of the Queen of Sheba, by Sir Edward John Poynter, part of draft for oil painting, $7,000 / £3,000 – 'Squatter's Toolbox' with tools from 1880s, $6,000 / £2,000 – 1964 Beetles memorabilia from the Southern Cross Hotel' Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...  $1,500 – Plate decorated with flowers by E. Chatfield, 1870s, stamped and sold by Howell & James, $700 / £300 – Oil portrait of Captain John Wills, ship owner (probably a Slave trader Atlantic slave trade The Atlantic slave trade, also known as the trans-atlantic slave trade, refers to the trade in slaves that took place across the Atlantic ocean from the sixteenth through to the nineteenth centuries...  involved in the Triangular trade Triangular trade Triangular trade, or triangle trade, is a historical term indicating among three ports or regions. Triangular trade usually evolves when a region has export commodities that are not required in the region from which its major imports come... )in the 1770s. Reportedly a Sons of Liberty Sons of Liberty The Sons of Liberty were a political group made up of American patriots that originated in the pre-independence North American British colonies. The group was formed to protect the rights of the colonists from the usurpations by the British government after 1766...  who participated in the Boston Tea Party Boston Tea Party The Boston Tea Party was a direct action by colonists in Boston, a town in the British colony of Massachusetts, against the British government and the monopolistic East India Company that controlled all the tea imported into the colonies...  dressed as an Indian chief ((but Google finds no trace of him). $150,000 / £50,000 – circular table, 1840s, Australian Red Cedar Toona ciliata Australian Red Cedar , Toona ciliata is a forest tree in the family Meliaceae which grows throughout southern Asia from Afghanistan to Papua New Guinea and Australia. In Australia its natural habitat is now extensively cleared subtropical rainforests of New South Wales and Queensland...  extendable, $30,000 / £12,000 – 1940s autograph book, $10,000 / £4,000 – three-faced doll 'Red Riding Hood and the Wolf' (with rotary head) 1900s, $6,000 / £2,000 – Crown Derby porcelain tea service and tray, 1810, decorated by Thomas Steel, $40,000 / £20,000 – photos, letters and wrist watch, gift from Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother to 'Nanny B' engraved From Elizabeth and Albert, Watch $3,000 / £1,500. Letters $12,000 / £5,000 – Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Art Nouveau is an international philosophy and style of art, architecture and applied art—especially the decorative arts—that were most popular during 1890–1910. The name "Art Nouveau" is French for "new art"...  French Mirror / console / table. 1900s. $14,000 / £6,000
29/16 28/1/2007	Symphony Hall Symphony Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall is a 2,262 seat concert venue located inside the International Convention Centre in Birmingham, England. It was officially opened by the Queen in June 1991, although had been opened on April 15, 1991. It is home to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and hosts around 270 events...   Birmingham Birmingham Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & Charlie Ross Charlie Ross Charlie Ross is an American politician and attorney who lives in Brandon, Mississippi. He served as Senator from District 20 in the Mississippi Senate until 2007. District 20 comprises parts of Madison and Rankin Counties. Charlie was first elected to the Senate in 1997 after serving as the... Eric Knowles Eric Knowles Eric Knowles is a British antiques expert whose main interest is in ceramics.He first became famous after being a ceramics expert on the Antiques Roadshow. He has also appeared in such programmes as, Going for a Song, Going, Going, Gone, Noel's House Party, Call My Bluff and 20th Century Roadshow... Geoffrey Munn Geoffrey Munn Geoffrey Munn is a British jewellery specialist and writer. He is best known as one of the experts on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow however his first television appearance was in the early 1960s when he, and his brother, Roger Munn, featured with their pet fox cubs on Johnny Morris's Animal Magic...	– Sweet Charity Sweet Charity Sweet Charity is a musical with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields and book by Neil Simon. It was directed and choreographed for Broadway by Bob Fosse starring his wife and muse Gwen Verdon. It is based on Federico Fellini's screenplay for Nights of Cabiria... necklace Necklace A necklace is an article of jewellery which is worn around the neck. Necklaces are frequently formed from a metal jewellery chain. Others are woven or manufactured from cloth using string or twine....  decorated with moonstones by Arthur Arthur Gaskin Arthur Joseph Gaskin RBSA was an English illustrator, painter, teacher and designer of jewellery and enamelwork....  & Georgie Gaskin Georgie Gaskin Georgina Evelyn Cave Gaskin , known as Georgie Gaskin, was an English jewellery and metalwork designer....  ('Mr & Mrs Arthur Gaskin') of the Arts and Crafts Movement Arts and Crafts movement Arts and Crafts was an international design philosophy that originated in England and flourished between 1860 and 1910 , continuing its influence until the 1930s... , £3,000 – Victorian / 1900s 'Sparcase cabinet', containing a collection of Fluorspar Fluorite Fluorite is a halide mineral composed of calcium fluoride, CaF2. It is an isometric mineral with a cubic habit, though octahedral and more complex isometric forms are not uncommon... , crystals and minerals, from either Weardale Weardale Weardale is a dale, or valley, of the east side of the Pennines in County Durham, in England. Large parts of Weardale fall within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the second largest AONB in England and Wales. The upper valley is surrounded by high fells and heather grouse...  or West Cumbria. – embroidery by World War I soldiers recovering in the '1st Southern General Hospital (Birmingham) 1914-1918', located in the Great hall of University of Birmingham, given by the soldiers to the Matron Auntie Kathleen, now donated to Birmingham University, £600 – skull design of ivory Walking stick Walking stick A walking stick is a device used by many people to facilitate balancing while walking.Walking sticks come in many shapes and sizes, and can be sought by collectors. Some kinds of walking stick may be used by people with disabilities as a crutch...  handle, London 1881, £1,000 – pottery collection including copy of Royal Worcester Royal Worcester Royal Worcester is believed to be the oldest remaining English pottery brand still in existence today.-Overview:Royal Worcester is a British brand known for its history, provenance and classically English collections of porcelain...  cream jug, made in Lowestoft Porcelain in 1762, £1,000; 1780 Wedgewood Roman Head £150; – 1920s stoneware jar by Ruskin Pottery Ruskin Pottery The Ruskin Pottery was an English pottery studio founded in 1898 by Edward R. Taylor, the first Principal of Birmingham School of Art, to be run by his son, William Howson Taylor, formerly a student there. It was named after the artist, writer and social thinker John Ruskin, as the Taylors agreed...  from Smethwick. £1,500 – Broadwood and Sons Broadwood and Sons Broadwood and Sons is an English piano manufacturer, founded in 1728 by Burkat Shudi and continued after his death in 1773 by John Broadwood.- Early history :...  piano Piano The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal... , 1815, £1500 – picture of girl by Walter Duncan (artist) (son of Edward Duncan Edward Duncan Edward Duncan , a water-colour painter, was born in London in 1803. He was articled to Robert Havell, the aquatint engraver, and was thus afforded frequent opportunities of studying, and occasionally of copying, the works of William Havell... ) 1900s, £3,000 – radio badges collection, including 1927 Radio Club – inlaid box, 'Travelling dressing case' by Asprey Asprey Asprey is a British luxury brand with a heritage that dates back to 1781. The brand offers an extensive range of gifts, jewellery, watches, leather, silver, bone china, crystal and rare books, all available in its flagship New Bond Street store. Asprey was once the destination for crowns,... , inlaid in Ebony Ebony Ebony is a dense black wood, most commonly yielded by several species in the genus Diospyros, but ebony may also refer to other heavy, black woods from unrelated species. Ebony is dense enough to sink in water. Its fine texture, and very smooth finish when polished, make it valuable as an... , rosewood Rosewood Rosewood refers to any of a number of richly hued timbers, often brownish with darker veining, but found in many different hues. All rosewoods are strong and heavy, taking an excellent polish, being suitable for guitars, marimbas, turnery , handles, furniture, luxury flooring, etc.In general,... , Tortoiseshell material Tortoiseshell material Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an endangered species. It was widely used in the 1960s and 1970s in the manufacture of items such as combs, sunglasses, guitar picks and knitting needles...  and ivory Ivory Ivory is a term for dentine, which constitutes the bulk of the teeth and tusks of animals, when used as a material for art or manufacturing. Ivory has been important since ancient times for making a range of items, from ivory carvings to false teeth, fans, dominoes, joint tubes, piano keys and... , £6,000 – cricket Cricket Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...  memorabilia, including 1903 autograph book collected by a little girl at Lord's Cricket Ground Lord's Cricket Ground Lord's Cricket Ground is a cricket venue in St John's Wood, London. Named after its founder, Thomas Lord, it is owned by Marylebone Cricket Club and is the home of Middlesex County Cricket Club, the England and Wales Cricket Board , the European Cricket Council and, until August 2005, the... , £6,000 – Chinese ring puzzle Mechanical puzzle A mechanical puzzle is a puzzle presented as a set of mechanically interlinked pieces.- History :The oldest known mechanical puzzle comes from Greece and appeared in the 3rd century BC.... , bone and ivory, 1850s, £250 – collection of paintings including 1830 nightscape of Canadian / North American Indians £3,000 – cameo brooch Brooch A brooch ; also known in ancient times as a fibula; is a decorative jewelry item designed to be attached to garments. It is usually made of metal, often silver or gold but sometimes bronze or some other material...  of the Roman Goddess Flora (mythology) Flora (mythology) In Roman mythology, Flora was a goddess of flowers and the season of spring. While she was otherwise a relatively minor figure in Roman mythology, being one among several fertility goddesses, her association with the spring gave her particular importance at the coming of springtime... , 19th century neo-classical hardstone by Fortunato Pio Castellani Fortunato Pio Castellani Fortunato Pio Castellani was a 19th century Italian jeweller and founder of Castellani, an Italian jewellery company.... , the Revivalist Italian Jeweller, £5,000 – autographed photographs of 1950/60s Hollywood stars - Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra was an American singer and actor.Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became an unprecedentedly successful solo artist in the early to mid-1940s, after being signed to Columbia Records in 1943. Being the idol of the...  £1,000, Abbott and Costello Abbott and Costello William "Bud" Abbott and Lou Costello performed together as Abbott and Costello, an American comedy duo whose work on stage, radio, film and television made them the most popular comedy team during the 1940s and 1950s...  - £1,200
29/17 4/2/2007	Holkham Hall Holkham Hall Holkham Hall is an eighteenth-century country house located adjacent to the village of Holkham, on the north coast of the English county of Norfolk...   Norfolk Norfolk Norfolk is a low-lying county in the East of England. It has borders with Lincolnshire to the west, Cambridgeshire to the west and southwest and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the North Sea coast and to the north-west the county is bordered by The Wash. The county...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & Eric Knowles Eric Knowles Eric Knowles is a British antiques expert whose main interest is in ceramics.He first became famous after being a ceramics expert on the Antiques Roadshow. He has also appeared in such programmes as, Going for a Song, Going, Going, Gone, Noel's House Party, Call My Bluff and 20th Century Roadshow... Lars Tharp Lars Tharp Lars Broholm Tharp is a Danish-born historian, lecturer and broadcaster, and one of the longest running 'experts' on the BBC antiques programme, Antiques Roadshow, first appearing in 1986.-Early life and education:... Hilary Kay Hilary Kay Hilary Kay is a British antiques expert, author and lecturer, probably best known for her many appearances on BBC TVs Antiques Roadshow programme on which she is one of the team of experts.... John Benjamin	– invention of bowler hat Bowler hat The bowler hat, also known as a coke hat, derby , billycock or bombin, is a hard felt hat with a rounded crown originally created in 1849 for the English soldier and politician Edward Coke, the younger brother of the 2nd Earl of Leicester...  by Edward Coke Edward Coke (1824–1889) The Hon. Edward Keppel Wentworth Coke was a British soldier and Whig politician.-Background:Coke was the second son of Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester, by his second wife Lady Anne Amelia, daughter of William Keppel, 4th Earl of Albemarle. Thomas Coke, 2nd Earl of Leicester was his elder... , the younger brother of the 2nd Earl of Leicester Thomas Coke, 2nd Earl of Leicester Thomas William Coke, 2nd Earl of Leicester KG , known as Viscount Coke from 1837 to 1842, was a British peer.... – lady Lady Anne/Carey Elizabeth/Sarah, daughter of Thomas Coke, 5th Earl of Leicester Thomas Coke, 5th Earl of Leicester Major Thomas William Edward Coke, 5th Earl of Leicester married Lady Elizabeth Mary Yorke on 1 October 1931. He succeeded to the title of Earl of Leicester on 21 August 1949....  showing statues of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, made by her mother Lady Elizabeth Mary Coke, at Holkham Hall pottery. – pair of 1790s French / Belgian statues, in Beyance, £3,500 – pair of brass Brass Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc; the proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brasses with varying properties.In comparison, bronze is principally an alloy of copper and tin...  boxes commemorating 'Frederick William III of Prussia Frederick William III of Prussia Frederick William III was king of Prussia from 1797 to 1840. He was in personal union the sovereign prince of the Principality of Neuchâtel .-Early life:... , containing sealing wax Sealing wax Sealing wax is a wax material of a seal which, after melting, quickly hardens forming a bond that is difficult to separate without noticeable tampering. Wax is used to verify something such as a document is unopened, to verify the sender's identity, for example with a signet ring, and as decoration...  and gaming tool with spinning numbers, 1830s reproduction, £400 – two oil paintings of Victorian couple in 1861 by Solomon Cole (active 1814-1870s, Painter and draughtsman of Worcester and London). Couple wearing black in mourning for Prince Albert Prince Albert Prince Albert was the husband and consort of Queen Victoria.Prince Albert may also refer to:-Royalty:*Prince Albert Edward or Edward VII of the United Kingdom , son of Albert and Victoria... , plus favourite greyhound who won the Waterloo Cup Waterloo Cup The Waterloo Cup was a coursing event. The three day event was run annually at Great Altcar in Lancashire, England from 1836 to 2005 and it used to attract tens of thousands of spectators to watch and gamble on the coursing matches...  for Hare coursing Hare coursing Hare coursing is the pursuit of hares with greyhounds and other sighthounds, which chase the hare by sight and not by scent. It is a competitive sport, in which dogs are tested on their ability to run, overtake and turn a hare, rather than a form of hunting aiming at the capture of game. It has a... . £5,000 for pair – Collection of family memorabilia from ancestor at the Charge of the Light Brigade Charge of the Light Brigade The Charge of the Light Brigade was a charge of British cavalry led by Lord Cardigan against Russian forces during the Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854 in the Crimean War. The charge was the result of a miscommunication in such a way that the brigade attempted a much more difficult objective... , Crimea Medal Crimea Medal The Crimea Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1854, for issue to officers and men of British units which fought in the Crimean War of 1854-56 against Russia....  (Alma, Balaclava and Sebastopol), Distinguished Conduct Medal Distinguished Conduct Medal The Distinguished Conduct Medal was an extremely high level award for bravery. It was a second level military decoration awarded to other ranks of the British Army and formerly also to non-commissioned personnel of other Commonwealth countries.The medal was instituted in 1854, during the Crimean... , Turkish Crimea Medal, Photographs, Round shot Round shot Round shot is a solid projectile without explosive charge, fired from a cannon. As the name implies, round shot is spherical; its diameter is slightly less than the bore of the gun it is fired from.Round shot was made in early times from dressed stone, but by the 17th century, from iron...  / cannister shrapnel mounted on ribbon, belt worn in 'the charge'. £6,000 – 1780s cabinet unit with mirror and drawers by Ince and Mayhew Ince and Mayhew Ince and Mayhew were a partnership of furniture designers, upholsterers and cabinetmakers, founded and run by William Ince and John Mayhew in London, England, from 1759 to 1803; Mayhew continued alone in business until 1809. Their premises were listed in London directories in Broad Street, Soho,... , with George Hepplewhite George Hepplewhite George Hepplewhite was a cabinetmaker. He is regarded as having been one of the "big three" English furniture makers of the 18th century, along with Thomas Sheraton and Thomas Chippendale...  serpentine design, containing George V George V George V was king of the United Kingdom and its dominions from 1910 to 1936.George V or similar terms may also refer to:-People:* George V of Georgia * George V of Imereti * George V of Hanover...  Art Deco Art Deco Art deco , or deco, is an eclectic artistic and design style that began in Paris in the 1920s and flourished internationally throughout the 1930s, into the World War II era. The style influenced all areas of design, including architecture and interior design, industrial design, fashion and...  vanity set imported for the Goldsmith & Silversmith Co., £3,000. £7,500 total. – 1921 bronze figure by Ida C. Thoresein (born Gothenburg 1863) of the wife of British Military Attachee in Stockholm. Foundry marks of Otto Meyers, £1,500 – collection of Wedgewood glass from the Kings Lynn Glassworks, some by Ronald Stennett-Wilson, (King's Lynn Glass was founded in 1967 by glass designer Ronald Stennett-Willson. Two years later the company became part of the Wedgwood Group,) 'Sheringham' candlestick Candlestick A candlestick, chamberstick, or candelabrum is a holder for one or more candles, used for illumination, rituals, or decorative purposes. The name 'candlestick' derives from the fact that it is usually tall and stick-shaped.Candlesticks are also called candle holders... s, £50-£100, bowl £60, vase £40, – decorated 'Art glass Art glass Definitions of art glass can be as complex and contentious as definitions of what constitutes "art" and will inevitably include many refinements and exceptions... ' bottle, French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Art Nouveau is an international philosophy and style of art, architecture and applied art—especially the decorative arts—that were most popular during 1890–1910. The name "Art Nouveau" is French for "new art"... , 1880s, signed by Émile Gallé Émile Gallé Émile Gallé was a French artist who worked in glass, and is considered to be one of the major forces in the French Art Nouveau movement.- Biography :... , £3,500 – big German Bisque (pottery) Bisque (pottery) Bisque porcelain is unglazed, white ceramic ware Examples include bisque dolls.Bisque also refers to "pottery that has been fired but not yet glazed...  doll, porcelain face, mohair hair, French paperweight-glass eyes, made by 'Simon and Halbig', (S&H, 1869-1920), £2,000 – collection of miscellanea chronicling the life of May Savage, (1911) - designer of headscarves Headscarf Headscarves or head scarves are scarves covering most or all of the top of a woman's hair and her head. Headscarves may be worn for a variety of purposes, such as for warmth, for sanitation, for fashion or social distinction; with religious significance, to hide baldness, out of modesty, or other... ; Sanderson Wallpaper Arthur Sanderson & Sons Arthur Sanderson & Sons Ltd is a British manufacturer of fabrics and wallpaper. The company was founded 1860 in London by Arthur Sanderson who began by importing French wallpapers but later established a factory of his own in Chiswick. After his death, the business was taken over by his three... ; draughtswoman on 1942 de Havilland Mosquito De Havilland Mosquito The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito was a British multi-role combat aircraft that served during the Second World War and the postwar era. It was known affectionately as the "Mossie" to its crews and was also nicknamed "The Wooden Wonder"...  (de Havilland 60). Collection includes diaries stored in Cadbury Marvel Dried Skimmed Milk containers, accounts books, boxes of stuff, used envelopes, dog food packets, bus tickets including dog's bus tickets, Morse code Morse code Morse code is a method of transmitting textual information as a series of on-off tones, lights, or clicks that can be directly understood by a skilled listener or observer without special equipment...  key, Photographs of pegged oak beam house in Ware, Hertfordshire that was dismantled and rebuilt in Wells-next-the-Sea Wells-next-the-Sea Wells-next-the-Sea, known locally simply as Wells, is a town, civil parish and seaport situated on the North Norfolk coast in England.The civil parish has an area of and in the 2001 census had a population of 2,451 in 1,205 households... , – black glass bottle with seal by John Oakes of Bury St Edmunds, 1777, £1,000 – onion bottle with seal on front, 1720, £2,000 – model racing car with working engine, made 1950s, £1,000 – painting by Georges Maigrêt, c.1900, collecting mussel Mussel The common name mussel is used for members of several families of clams or bivalvia mollusca, from saltwater and freshwater habitats. These groups have in common a shell whose outline is elongated and asymmetrical compared with other edible clams, which are often more or less rounded or oval.The... s in Brittany Brittany Brittany is a cultural and administrative region in the north-west of France. Previously a kingdom and then a duchy, Brittany was united to the Kingdom of France in 1532 as a province. Brittany has also been referred to as Less, Lesser or Little Britain...  with horse and cart on beach, painted with 'mall stick', £6,000 – large flintlock Flintlock Flintlock is the general term for any firearm based on the flintlock mechanism. The term may also apply to the mechanism itself. Introduced at the beginning of the 17th century, the flintlock rapidly replaced earlier firearm-ignition technologies, such as the doglock, matchlock and wheellock...  ducksfoot pistol Volley gun A volley gun is a gun with several barrels for firing a number of shots, either simultaneously or in sequence. They differ from modern machine guns in that they lack automatic loading and automatic fire and are limited by the number of barrels bundled together.In practice the large ones were not...  with four barrels, made in Belgium, £8,000
29/18 17/2/2007	Holkham Hall Holkham Hall Holkham Hall is an eighteenth-century country house located adjacent to the village of Holkham, on the north coast of the English county of Norfolk...   Norfolk Norfolk Norfolk is a low-lying county in the East of England. It has borders with Lincolnshire to the west, Cambridgeshire to the west and southwest and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the North Sea coast and to the north-west the county is bordered by The Wash. The county...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & Eric Knowles Eric Knowles Eric Knowles is a British antiques expert whose main interest is in ceramics.He first became famous after being a ceramics expert on the Antiques Roadshow. He has also appeared in such programmes as, Going for a Song, Going, Going, Gone, Noel's House Party, Call My Bluff and 20th Century Roadshow... Keith Baker Paul Atterbury Paul Atterbury Paul Atterbury, FRSA is a British antiques expert, probably best known for his many appearances since 1979 on the BBC TV programme Antiques Roadshow.-Biography:... Hilary Kay Hilary Kay Hilary Kay is a British antiques expert, author and lecturer, probably best known for her many appearances on BBC TVs Antiques Roadshow programme on which she is one of the team of experts....	– Holkham Hall Holkham Hall Holkham Hall is an eighteenth-century country house located adjacent to the village of Holkham, on the north coast of the English county of Norfolk... , the Alabaster hall Art collections of Holkham Hall The art collection of Holkham Hall in Norfolk, England remains very largely that which the original owner intended the house to display; the house was designed around the art collection acquired by Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester during his Grand Tour of Italy during 1712–18... – House built in 1734 by Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester (fifth creation) Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester (fifth creation) Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester, KB was a wealthy English land-owner and patron of the arts. He is particularly noted for commissioning the design and construction of Holkham Hall in north Norfolk. Between 1722 and 1728, he was Member of Parliament for Norfolk.He was the son of Edward Coke ...  after 6 year Grand Tour Grand Tour The Grand Tour was the traditional trip of Europe undertaken by mainly upper-class European young men of means. The custom flourished from about 1660 until the advent of large-scale rail transit in the 1840s, and was associated with a standard itinerary. It served as an educational rite of passage... – Holkham library described as 'the most beautiful room in England'. – collection of 'Biscuit Porcelain' "Nodding Mandarins", some with poking tongues, Chinese, german and Japanese – automaton Automaton An automaton is a self-operating machine. The word is sometimes used to describe a robot, more specifically an autonomous robot. An alternative spelling, now obsolete, is automation.-Etymology:...  of 'singing bird in a cage', made in Switzerland ' in 1890s by Blaise Bontems Blaise Bontems Blaise Bontems was a noted Parisian specialist in the manufacture of automaton singing birds and the first of a dynasty of automaton manufacturers, which included his son Charles Jules and his grandson Lucien. Bontems' birds were famous for the realism of their song.-References:...  from Paris. £1,500 – self-portrait by Thomas Hewson (£3,000) and collection of his landscapes around North Wales, (Bala, Gwynedd Bala, Gwynedd Bala is a market town and community in Gwynedd, Wales, and formerly an urban district of the historic county of Merionethshire. It lies at the north end of Bala Lake , 17 miles north-east of Dolgellau, with a population of 1,980... ) £300 each – 12 Silver-gilt Silver-gilt Silver-gilt or gilded/gilt silver, sometimes known in American English by the French term vermeil, is silver gilded with gold. Most large objects made in goldsmithing that appear to be gold are actually silver-gilt; for example most sporting trophies, medals , and many crown jewels...  dog-nosed spoons given to Lady Oxford by Queen Anne made by John Leiderman, (Leaderman) – 7 pound muzzle loading cannon Cannon A cannon is any piece of artillery that uses gunpowder or other usually explosive-based propellents to launch a projectile. Cannon vary in caliber, range, mobility, rate of fire, angle of fire, and firepower; different forms of cannon combine and balance these attributes in varying degrees,...  on wheels, used in India c1870s, £20,000 – cast iron American money-bank (money box) - coin operated 'Boy with kicking mule', made by 'J & E Stevens' of Cromwell, Connecticut Cromwell, Connecticut Cromwell is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States located in the middle of the state. The population was 12,871 at the 2000 census.The town was named after Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England.-Points of interest:... , Patent applied for April 27 1897, £500 – c.1800 Bureau from t'north (Lancashire Lancashire Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...  or Scotland), Pine Pine Pines are trees in the genus Pinus ,in the family Pinaceae. They make up the monotypic subfamily Pinoideae. There are about 115 species of pine, although different authorities accept between 105 and 125 species.-Etymology:...  lined drawers, with ivory Ivory Ivory is a term for dentine, which constitutes the bulk of the teeth and tusks of animals, when used as a material for art or manufacturing. Ivory has been important since ancient times for making a range of items, from ivory carvings to false teeth, fans, dominoes, joint tubes, piano keys and...  handles, £3,000 – collection of Japanese woodblock prints Woodblock printing in Japan Woodblock printing in Japan is a technique best known for its use in the ukiyo-e artistic genre; however, it was also used very widely for printing books in the same period. Woodblock printing had been used in China for centuries to print books, long before the advent of movable type, but was only... , £300 each, £10,000 for collection – 4 albums / catalogues of 'hashamonty' samples, cloth and lace swatches and tassles, Late 19th century French, £1,000 – platinised silver 'clover leaf' diamond brooch with green garnets Garnet The garnet group includes a group of minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. The name "garnet" may come from either the Middle English word gernet meaning 'dark red', or the Latin granatus , possibly a reference to the Punica granatum , a plant with red seeds...  from the Urals. Made c1900, £10,000 – Papier-mâché Papier-mâché Papier-mâché , alternatively, paper-mache, is a composite material consisting of paper pieces or pulp, sometimes reinforced with textiles, bound with an adhesive, such as glue, starch, or wallpaper paste....  automaton Automaton An automaton is a self-operating machine. The word is sometimes used to describe a robot, more specifically an autonomous robot. An alternative spelling, now obsolete, is automation.-Etymology:...  of monkey playing a harp Harp The harp is a multi-stringed instrument which has the plane of its strings positioned perpendicularly to the soundboard. Organologically, it is in the general category of chordophones and has its own sub category . All harps have a neck, resonator and strings... , made by Alexandre Nicholas Tarroude c.1860, needs £1,000 restoration for £5,000 value. – Chief Fire Officer Chief Fire Officer A Chief Fire Officer or CFO is the highest ranking Officer in the UK Fire & Rescue Service. There are currently 59 Chief Fire Officers serving in the United Kingdom in charge of County Fire Services.... 's helmet, 1900s, £700 – pair of Buffalo Bill Cody's gloves, decorated with beadwork by Sioux Sioux The Sioux are Native American and First Nations people in North America. The term can refer to any ethnic group within the Great Sioux Nation or any of the nation's many language dialects...  or Pawnee, c.1887 £10,000
29/19 24/2/2007	Southport Southport Southport is a seaside town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in Merseyside, England. During the 2001 census Southport was recorded as having a population of 90,336, making it the eleventh most populous settlement in North West England...   Lancashire Lancashire Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & Eric Knowles Eric Knowles Eric Knowles is a British antiques expert whose main interest is in ceramics.He first became famous after being a ceramics expert on the Antiques Roadshow. He has also appeared in such programmes as, Going for a Song, Going, Going, Gone, Noel's House Party, Call My Bluff and 20th Century Roadshow... Paul Atterbury Paul Atterbury Paul Atterbury, FRSA is a British antiques expert, probably best known for his many appearances since 1979 on the BBC TV programme Antiques Roadshow.-Biography:... David Battie David Battie David Battie FRSA is a British expert on ceramics with a particular emphasis on Japanese and Chinese works.After attending art school where he studied as a graphic designer, Battie joined Reader's Digest magazine for three years. In 1965, he join the auction house Sotheby's...
29/20 25/2/2007	Southport Southport Southport is a seaside town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in Merseyside, England. During the 2001 census Southport was recorded as having a population of 90,336, making it the eleventh most populous settlement in North West England...   Lancashire Lancashire Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & Eric Knowles Eric Knowles Eric Knowles is a British antiques expert whose main interest is in ceramics.He first became famous after being a ceramics expert on the Antiques Roadshow. He has also appeared in such programmes as, Going for a Song, Going, Going, Gone, Noel's House Party, Call My Bluff and 20th Century Roadshow... Richard Price Richard Price Richard Price was a British moral philosopher and preacher in the tradition of English Dissenters, and a political pamphleteer, active in radical, republican, and liberal causes such as the American Revolution. He fostered connections between a large number of people, including writers of the... Ian Pickford Bunny Campione Bunny Campione Bunny Campione is probably best known for her many appearances on the long running BBC television programme Antiques Roadshow, on which she has appeared for over 20 years.... David Battie David Battie David Battie FRSA is a British expert on ceramics with a particular emphasis on Japanese and Chinese works.After attending art school where he studied as a graphic designer, Battie joined Reader's Digest magazine for three years. In 1965, he join the auction house Sotheby's... Paul Atterbury Paul Atterbury Paul Atterbury, FRSA is a British antiques expert, probably best known for his many appearances since 1979 on the BBC TV programme Antiques Roadshow.-Biography:...	– 1919 perfume bottle with 'Egyptian lady' stopper. Made in France by Julian Pillard for the Blue Lagoon scent of the perfumer Perfumer A perfumer is a term used for an expert on creating perfume compositions, sometimes referred to affectionately as a Nose due to their fine sense of smell and skill in producing olfactory compositions...  Nicolas de Barry Nicolas de Barry Nicolas de Barry is a French perfumer.Born in 1948 , Nicolas de Barry studied both sociology and politics...  £2,500 – sundial Sundial A sundial is a device that measures time by the position of the Sun. In common designs such as the horizontal sundial, the sun casts a shadow from its style onto a surface marked with lines indicating the hours of the day. The style is the time-telling edge of the gnomon, often a thin rod or a...  by Benjamin Cole (instrument maker) Benjamin Cole (instrument maker) Benjamin Cole was an English surveyor, mapmaker, instrument maker, engraver and bookbinder living in Oxford. His sons William and Benjamin were also instrument makers in London, while another son, Maximilian, was an engraver in Oxford.-Works:...  of 'The Orrery', Fleet street, London, 1770s, £1200 – Islamic style sideboard, 'Anglo Mooresque' pseudo style from Manchester 1880, £3,000 – haystack made in 1940s for Harvest Festival. £200 – Rocking horse Rocking horse A rocking horse is a child's toy, usually shaped like a horse and mounted on rockers similar to a rocking chair.Predecessors of the rocking horse may be seen in the rocking cradle, the tilting seats used during the Middle Ages for jousting practice as well as the wheeled hobby horse... , (Scouse junk) late 19th century, £200 – garnet ring made in Chester, 1918 £60 – opal and gold Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Art Nouveau is an international philosophy and style of art, architecture and applied art—especially the decorative arts—that were most popular during 1890–1910. The name "Art Nouveau" is French for "new art"...  pendant by Merle Bennett and Co, £700 – collection of Japanese carved ivory toys, models and tableaux, £10,000. Man on bench £500; boy with bucket and snake £500; Shibayama silver plate inlaid with ivory and mother of pearl, depicting the Seven Gods of Good Fortune Seven Lucky Gods The , commonly referred to in English as the Seven Lucky Gods, refer to the seven gods of good fortune in Japanese mythology and folklore. They are often the subject of netsuke carvings and other representations.Each has a traditional attribute:... , £1,500 – decorated teapot by 'Enoch Wood and Sons' of Staffordshire, depicting American victory in 1814. Made in 1840, £300 – paintings by James Lawrence Isherwood James Lawrence Isherwood James Lawrence Isherwood was an English artist, born in Wigan, Lancashire, on the 7 April 1917, died on the 9 June 1989 of cancer.Isherwood was a prolific impressionist/expressionist painter.... : - landscape £700; seascape £1,500; and TVscape of Ena Sharples Ena Sharples Ena Sharples is one of the original characters from the British soap opera Coronation Street, and was played by Violet Carson.-Development:...  at the Rovers Return. £1,500 – two carriage clocks. Early 20C made in Paris £60. Corniche case, two hammer repeater, £1,400 – Cedar wood Cedar wood Cedar wood comes from several different trees that grow in different parts of the world, and may have different uses.* California incense-cedar, from Calocedrus decurrens, is the primary type of wood used for making pencils...  Cassone Cassone Among furniture in Italy, a cassone or marriage chest is a rich and showy type of chest, which may be inlaid or carved, prepared with gesso ground then painted and gilded. The cassone was one of the trophy furnishings of rich merchants and aristocrats in Italian culture, from the Late Middle Ages... (Dowry Dowry A dowry is the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings forth to the marriage. It contrasts with bride price, which is paid to the bride's parents, and dower, which is property settled on the bride herself by the groom at the time of marriage. The same culture may simultaneously practice both...  chest or Hope chest Hope chest A hope chest, dowry chest, cedar chest, or glory box is a chest used to collect items such as clothing and household linen, by unmarried young women in anticipation of married life.... ), carved with troubadors and lovemaking in a pastoral scene, late 16th century, £3,000 – silver jug by Emick Romer, a Norwegian working in London, 1768, £1,200 – telephone box, 1890s, silence cabinet, 1950s mechanism, £1,000 – WWII memorabilia, painting of tanks at Battle of Villers-Bocage Battle of Villers-Bocage The Battle of Villers-Bocage took place during the Second World War on 13 June 1944, one week after the Allies landed in Normandy to begin the liberation of German-occupied France. The battle was the result of a British attempt to improve their position by exploiting a temporary vulnerability in... , medals of Lieutenant Leslie 'Bill' Cotton, £5,000 – painted Chinese dish, late 19th century. The four 'Maidens Immortal' on a raft bringing the Peaches of Immortality to heaven. £1,000 – photographs / autographs of musicians, Mrs Mills Mrs Mills Gladys Mills, née Gladys Jordan , better known as Mrs Mills, was a British popular pianist who was active in the 1960s and who released many records...  through Jimmy Hendricks, £30,000
29/21 18/3/2007	Wakehurst Place  Ardingly Ardingly Ardingly is a village and civil parish in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty about north of Haywards Heath in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, England. The village is about south of London, south-south-west of East Grinstead, southeast of Crawley, north of Brighton and ... West Sussex West Sussex West Sussex is a county in the south of England, bordering onto East Sussex , Hampshire and Surrey. The county of Sussex has been divided into East and West since the 12th century, and obtained separate county councils in 1888, but it remained a single ceremonial county until 1974 and the coming...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   & Rupert Maas Rupert Maas Rupert Maas is an English painting specialist and gallery owner.-Biography:He was born in 1960, the same year that his father Jeremy started the Maas Gallery in Mayfair, London, dealing in Pre-Raphaelite paintings. He was educated at Sherborne School in Dorset 1974 –1978, and took a ‘Desmond’ in... Geoffrey Munn Geoffrey Munn Geoffrey Munn is a British jewellery specialist and writer. He is best known as one of the experts on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow however his first television appearance was in the early 1960s when he, and his brother, Roger Munn, featured with their pet fox cubs on Johnny Morris's Animal Magic...	– Polyphon 1890s Musical box Musical box A music box is a 19th century automatic musical instrument that produces sounds by the use of a set of pins placed on a revolving cylinder or disc so as to pluck the tuned teeth of a steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called carillons à musique...  with rotating christmas tree Christmas tree The Christmas tree is a decorated evergreen coniferous tree, real or artificial, and a tradition associated with the celebration of Christmas. The tradition of decorating an evergreen tree at Christmas started in Livonia and Germany in the 16th century...  holder, £600 – Russian icon Russian icons The use and making of icons entered Kievan Rus' following its conversion to Orthodox Christianity in 988 AD. As a general rule, these icons strictly followed models and formulas hallowed by Byzantine art, led from the capital in Constantinople...   from 1900s using ancient Byzantine Byzantine Byzantine usually refers to the Roman Empire during the Middle Ages.Byzantine may also refer to:* A citizen of the Byzantine Empire, or native Greek during the Middle Ages...  image of Jesus Christ in heaven Heaven Heaven, the Heavens or Seven Heavens, is a common religious cosmological or metaphysical term for the physical or transcendent place from which heavenly beings originate, are enthroned or inhabit... , designed to drive the Devil Devil The Devil is believed in many religions and cultures to be a powerful, supernatural entity that is the personification of evil and the enemy of God and humankind. The nature of the role varies greatly...  out of houses, Made by Ivan Khlebnikov, an iconographer patronised by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia Nicholas II of Russia Nicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia, Grand Prince of Finland, and titular King of Poland. His official short title was Nicholas II, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias and he is known as Saint Nicholas the Passion-Bearer by the Russian Orthodox Church.Nicholas II ruled from 1894 until...  and Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse), £8,000 – monkey holding Lotus flower Candle snuffer Candle snuffer In modern times, a candle snuffer is an instrument used to extinguish burning candles. This is accomplished by smothering the flame with a small metal cup that is suspended from a long handle, and thus depriving it of oxygen. The use of a candle snuffer helps to avoid problems associated with... , made in Parian Ware Parian Ware Parian is a type of bisque porcelain. It was named after Paros, a Greek island renowned for its fine-textured, white marble of the same name. Invented by Thomas Battam, Parian provided a lower cost alternative to carved marble....  glazed to look like ivory, 1887 £400 – damp tester – collection of photographs and christmas cards from 'Charles Charles, Prince of Wales Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is the heir apparent and eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Since 1958 his major title has been His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. In Scotland he is additionally known as The Duke of Rothesay...  and Diana, Princess of Wales Diana, Princess of Wales Diana, Princess of Wales was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, whom she married on 29 July 1981, and an international charity and fundraising figure, as well as a preeminent celebrity of the late 20th century... ', and much more valuable Diana Diana, Princess of Wales Diana, Princess of Wales was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, whom she married on 29 July 1981, and an international charity and fundraising figure, as well as a preeminent celebrity of the late 20th century...  alone. Sent to the chauffeur / close protection officer. – collection of Scottish ceremonial dress paraphernalia. – Gordon Highlander officers dirk Dirk A dirk is a short thrusting dagger, sometimes a cut-down sword blade mounted on a dagger hilt rather than a knife blade. It was historically used as a personal weapon for officers engaged in naval hand-to-hand combat during the Age of Sail.-Etymology:... , early Victorian era Victorian era The Victorian era of British history was the period of Queen Victoria's reign from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. It was a long period of peace, prosperity, refined sensibilities and national self-confidence... , with insignia '92' and Sphinx Sphinx A sphinx is a mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head or a cat head.The sphinx, in Greek tradition, has the haunches of a lion, the wings of a great bird, and the face of a woman. She is mythicised as treacherous and merciless... . £2,000 – Scottish officer's pistol Pistol When distinguished as a subset of handguns, a pistol is a handgun with a chamber that is integral with the barrel, as opposed to a revolver, wherein the chamber is separate from the barrel as a revolving cylinder. Typically, pistols have an effective range of about 100 feet.-History:The pistol...  from London 1770s, £3,000 – early 19th century silver sporran Sporran The Sporran is a traditional part of male Scottish Highland dress. It is a pouch that performs the same function as pockets on the pocketless Scottish kilt....  £500, – silver Powder horn Powder Horn Powder Horn may mean:* Powder Horn , the device for carrying gunpowder*Powder Horn , the Venturing training program offered by the Boy Scouts of America... , 1838 £1,500, – Painting of Japanese Zen Zen Zen is a school of Mahāyāna Buddhism founded by the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma. The word Zen is from the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word Chán , which in turn is derived from the Sanskrit word dhyāna, which can be approximately translated as "meditation" or "meditative state."Zen...  Archers (Kyūdō Kyudo , literally meaning "way of the bow", is the Japanese art of archery. It is a modern Japanese martial art and practitioners are known as .It is estimated that there are approximately half a million practitioners of kyudo today.... ) by Mortimer Menpes Mortimer Menpes Mortimer Luddington Menpes , was an Australian-born artist, author, printmaker and illustrator.-Life:... , 1890s, £10,000 at auction, £15,000 retail
29/22 25/3/2007	Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum  Glasgow Glasgow Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...
29/23 1/4/2007	Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum  Glasgow Glasgow Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   &
29/24 8/4/2007	Tavistock, Devon	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   &
29/25 15/4/2007	Lacock Abbey Lacock Abbey Lacock Abbey in the village of Lacock, Wiltshire, England, was founded in the early 13th century by Ela, Countess of Salisbury, as a nunnery of the Augustinian order.- History :...   Lacock Lacock Lacock is a village in Wiltshire, England, 3 miles from the town of Chippenham. The village is owned almost in its entirety by the National Trust, and attracts many visitors by virtue of its unspoiled appearance.-History:... Wiltshire Wiltshire Wiltshire is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is landlocked and borders the counties of Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. It contains the unitary authority of Swindon and covers...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   &
29/26 22/4/2007	Lacock Abbey Lacock Abbey Lacock Abbey in the village of Lacock, Wiltshire, England, was founded in the early 13th century by Ela, Countess of Salisbury, as a nunnery of the Augustinian order.- History :...   Lacock Lacock Lacock is a village in Wiltshire, England, 3 miles from the town of Chippenham. The village is owned almost in its entirety by the National Trust, and attracts many visitors by virtue of its unspoiled appearance.-History:... Wiltshire Wiltshire Wiltshire is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is landlocked and borders the counties of Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. It contains the unitary authority of Swindon and covers...	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...   &
29/4/2007	Rectrospective The Unseen Items Compilation Episode	Michael Aspel Michael Aspel Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But... &

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