Auction Lots

The Country House Sale On 14/06/2024

The Country House Sale

14/06/2024

One of our most anticipated sales of the year, we''''re thrilled to present the summer edition of our bi-annual curated Country House Sale, which we are proud to say is one of our best collections yet.

Featuring a diverse array of items typical of a traditional country estate, along with collections from noble houses, this sale promises an eclectic line-up of truly striking pieces.

From furniture and interiors, you can expect impressive 18th & 19th-century furniture, high-quality modern pieces, and a large collection of Mouseman & Yorkshire Oak, along with a selection of outdoor and architectural lots. In the realm of decorative objects, explore a stunning array of antiques, ceramics, glass, silver, fine artworks and collectable pieces.

Lot 6107

Taxidermy: Cased European Hare (Lepus europaeus) modern, by A.J. (Tony) Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darli...

Taxidermy: Cased European Hare (Lepus europaeus) modern, by A.J. (Tony) Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult with rear legs slightly raised in hopping pose, stood upon moss covered groundwork, with painted faux rocks, enclosed within a five-glass table display case, H57cm, W51cm, D25.5cm

9236

SOLD £550

Lot 6108

Taxidermy: Victorian cased Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) full mount with head turning to the left, a...

Taxidermy: Victorian cased Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) full mount with head turning to the left, amidst a natural setting of ferns and grasses, set against a blue painted backdrop, enclosed within a ebonised display case with gilt slip border, W57cm, H41.5cm, D17cm

10098

SOLD £170

Lot 6109

Taxidermy: Early 20th century cased Barn Owl (Tito alba) in naturalistic setting, perched upon a tre...

Taxidermy: Early 20th century cased Barn Owl (Tito alba) in naturalistic setting, perched upon a tree stump, amidst long grasses, set against a painted light blue backdrop, enclosed within an ebonised single pane display case, with taxidermist paper label verso detailed E Allen & Co No 20 Stonegate York, H46cm, W34.5cm, D17.5cm

5012

SOLD £130

Lot 6110

Taxidermy: Victorian study of a Common Barn Owl (Tyto alba) and Owlet, full adult mount perched on a...

Taxidermy: Victorian study of a Common Barn Owl (Tyto alba) and Owlet, full adult mount perched on a tree stump, a young chick perched within a hollow tree trunk, amidst a natural setting of ferns and grasses, beneath a glass dome on an ebonised oval plinth, H46cm x W45cm

10098

SOLD £380

Lot 6111

Taxidermy: Victorian Tawny owl (Strix Aluco) by J.E. Massey, Taxidermist, Finkle Street, Malton, a f...

Taxidermy: Victorian Tawny owl (Strix Aluco) by J.E. Massey, Taxidermist, Finkle Street, Malton, a full mount adult stood atop a small tree stump, amidst dry grasses, moss and faux rockwork base, mounted upon an ebonised circular base, beneath a modern glass dome, H52cm

B9672

SOLD £160

Lot 6112

Taxidermy: Cased Brant Goose (Branta bernicla), 20th century, full adult mount stood upon a painted ...

Taxidermy: Cased Brant Goose (Branta bernicla), 20th century, full adult mount stood upon a painted simulated riverbank setting, amidst reeds, set against a blue painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised four-glass display case, W65cm, H55cm, D26cm

5012

SOLD £110

Lot 6114

Taxidermy: Two Black-Hooded Orioles (Oriolus xanthornus), modern, two full adult mounts perched on a...

Taxidermy: Two Black-Hooded Orioles (Oriolus xanthornus), modern, two full adult mounts perched on a branch, upon moss covered groundwork and dried fruit, beneath a modern glass dome on a circular ebonised base, H62cm

B20108

SOLD £200

Lot 6115

Taxidermy: Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) 20th century full mount, perched on a branch, amidst a setting...

Taxidermy: Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) 20th century full mount, perched on a branch, amidst a setting of moss, dry grasses and fauna, beneath a glass dome on a circular oak base, H28cm

B47692

SOLD £200

Lot 6116

Taxidermy: Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) 20th century full mount, in flight pose, amidst a setting of m...

Taxidermy: Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) 20th century full mount, in flight pose, amidst a setting of moss, dry grasses and fauna, beneath a glass dome on a circular ebonised base, H41cm

B47692

SOLD £190

Lot 6117

Taxidermy: Common Barn Owl (Tyto alba), full mount perched on a tree stump with wings slightly open,...

Taxidermy: Common Barn Owl (Tyto alba), full mount perched on a tree stump with wings slightly open, on oval plinth, circa 1998 and a Eurasian Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), full mount perched on a tree stump, on oval wall plaque, circa 1992 both by John Burton, Taxidermist, Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth, max H42cm (2)

5012

SOLD £90

Lot 6121

Taxidermy: Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), early 20th century fox mask with brush, by Peter Spicer & Sons, ...

Taxidermy: Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), early 20th century fox mask with brush, by Peter Spicer & Sons, Taxidermist's, Leamington, mounted on oak shield, bearing plaque inscribed 'Staintondale Hunt, Killed on Helwath Moor, 20th. Dec. 1926', shield W22cm x H27.5cm

5012

SOLD £110

Lot 6122

Taxidermy: Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), early 20th century fox mask with brush, by Stanley Bradley Jnr. ...

Taxidermy: Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), early 20th century fox mask with brush, by Stanley Bradley Jnr. Taxidermist, 75 Harwood Street, Darwen, Lancashire, mounted on oak shield, W22cm x D24cm

5012

SOLD £100

Lot 6123

Taxidermy: Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), 20th century full mount, in standing pose with one paw rai...

Taxidermy: Red Fox Mask (Vulpes vulpes), 20th century full mount, in standing pose with one paw raised, upon an oval elm base, H50cm x W85cm

5012

SOLD £85

Lot 6125

Taxidermy: Wild Boar (Sus scrofa): late 20th century, adult neck mount looking straight ahead with m...

Taxidermy: Wild Boar (Sus scrofa): late 20th century, adult neck mount looking straight ahead with mouth slightly agape, mounted upon an oak shield, from the wall 60cm, H67cm

5012

SOLD £190

Lot 6130

Taxidermy: Wallaby, 20th century full mount in an upright position looking straight ahead, on a circ...

Taxidermy: Wallaby, 20th century full mount in an upright position looking straight ahead, on a circular wooden base, H45cm

B41093

SOLD £120

Lot 6132

Antlers/ Horns: North American Moose Antlers (Alces alces), 20th century, set of young adult bull an...

Antlers/ Horns: North American Moose Antlers (Alces alces), 20th century, set of young adult bull antlers, 11 points (5+6), widest span 114cm, H68cm

B41093

SOLD £200

Lot 6133

Antlers/ Horns: Pair of Red Deer Stag antlers (Cervus elaphus) mounted upon an oak shield, 12 points...

Antlers/ Horns: Pair of Red Deer Stag antlers (Cervus elaphus) mounted upon an oak shield, 12 points (5+7), W84cm x H74cm

5012

SOLD £100

Lot 6134

Antlers/ Horns: Pair of European Red Deer Stag antlers (Cervus elaphus hippelaphus) on cut upper sku...

Antlers/ Horns: Pair of European Red Deer Stag antlers (Cervus elaphus hippelaphus) on cut upper skull, mounted upon a black forest style shield, 12 points (6+6), W71cm x H105cm

5012

SOLD £120