Cecil Rochfort D'oyly John (1906-1993). Mediterranean view with flower seller and cafe, possibly Cote d'Azur, oil on canvas, signed, 13.25 x 27.25 (34cm x 69cm). Fine Paintings 19 March. Sold: £3000.
French School (18th century). Portrait of Francoise Marie de Bourbon oil on oval canvas, unframed 28.75 x 22.75 (73cm x 58cm). Fine Paintings 19 March. Sold: £1700.
Attributed to Francis Moltino. View of the Houses of Parliament from the River Thames, oil on canvas, 29.5 x 47 (75cm x 120cm). Fine Paintings 19 March. Sold: £1000.
19th Century maritime school. A Greek three-mast sailing ship leaving harbour, oil on canvas, 22.5 x 26.5 (57cm x 67cm). Fine Paintings 19 March. Sold: £2800.
A selection of fine whisky from our forth coming general sale including a Macallan 1824 Series Gold Single Malt Whisky (£80-120), a Lagavulin Islay Malt Whisky 1988 Distillers Edition lgv.4/492 (£200-300) and a Macallan 1962 25 Year Old Crystal Decanter Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (£3000-5000). Saturday antique and general auction 5 April.
A selection of firefighting equipment. Saturday antique and general auction 5 April. Various estimates.
A selection of medals. Saturday antique and general auction 5 April. Various estimates.

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Saturday antique and general auction

Date: April 5, 2025

Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

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A selection of fine whisky from our forth coming general sale including a Macallan 1824 Series Gold Single Malt Whisky (£80-120), a Lagavulin Islay Malt Whisky 1988 Distillers Edition lgv.4/492 (£200-300) and a Macallan 1962 25 Year Old Crystal Decanter Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (£3000-5000). Saturday antique and general auction 5 April.

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Wednesday 2 April – 9.00am-5.00pm
Thursday 3 April – 9.00am-5.00pm
Friday 4 April – 9.00am-7.00pm
Saturday, morning of auction from 8.30am

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Fine Painting Auction

Date: April 23, 2025

Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Francois Gall (French & Hungarian) 1912-1987. Fine Paintings 21 January. Estimate: £3000-4000.

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Friday 11 April – 9.00am-5.00pm
Saturday 12 April – 10.00am-2.00pm
Sunday 13 April – CLOSED
Monday 14 April – 9.00am-5.00pm
Tuesday 15 April – 9.00am-5.00pm
Wednesday 16 April, morning of auction from 9.00am

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Saturday antique and general auction

Date: May 3, 2025

Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Garden items, no reserves. Saturday antique and general auction 8 March. Various estimates.

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