Commencing with an exhaustive collection of silver reference works (lots 1-14) assembled by a senior silver specialist, ests. from £80 +fees.
The auction features Chinese, Japanese, Indian & Islamic objects, ceramics and furniture, a wide range of furniture from the late 17th c. to the present day, as well as glassware, porcelain, lighting, longcase and mantel clocks.
From a number of modern and contemporary art works: lot 96, by Sir Hugh Casson RA, Portrait of a gentleman, (reputed to be Sir Cecil Beaton, est. £150-200 +fees); lots 43-54, striking & colourful still lifes, oils on board, by Elena Olegovna Gorokhovskaya (b. 1965) & lot 253, 'Car Park, Mousehole', acrylic on board, by Donald McIntyre (est. £1,500-2,000 +fees) a glimpse of Cornwall's much loved village.
The sale also includes a selection of covetable designer silk scarves and fine antique jewellery.