12th Jan, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
A Staffordshire Porcelain Figure, 19th century, formed as a Mandarin scholar wearing a flowing robe
20cm high
A Similar Model of a Tabby Cat and Kitten, on pad base
7cm high
A Model of a Spaniel Seated on a Cushion
8cm high
A Further Six Similar Dog Models
A Pair of Staffordshire Figures, titled "Spring" and "Summer"
17.5cm
Another Near Pair of Figures, in seated pose
15cm
A Pearlware Figure of a Girl, mid curtsy
15cm
A Miniature Model, as a pair of lambs, ornamented with shredded clay
2.5cm (15)
Sold for £180
Estimated at £200 - £300
Mandarin - neck and right hand repaired, reverse with some staining
Tabby Cat and Kitten - broken and restored, pitted
Spaniel Seated on a Cushion - section of the front of the base and rear right leg with old yellowing repair
Pair Spaniels - one with a series of fine cracks, both with enamel flaking and general glaze pitting
Pair greyhounds - one professionaly restored
Single spaniel - losses and crack to the base, some staining
Poodle - loss to tail, crack to right front ankle, some staining
Spring and Summer - spring lacking left arm and basket handle, head re glued, summer loss to goblet
Pair of seated figures - heavily pitted, minor losses
A Pearlware Figure of a Girl - head re stuck, other abrasions and edge chips, glaze pitted
15cm
A Miniature Model,
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Auction: Country House Sale, 12th Jan, 2024
This Country House Sale comprises over 1000 lots and includes items from the Terry Family of York (denoted throughout the online catalogue with a '~' symbol); also, selected contents from Dutton Manor, Lancashire, a private collection of English ceramics consigned from the Isle of Man, a single owner collection of Victorian and later garden furniture and statuary, and a private collection of rugs (denoted throughout the online catalogue with a ' ^ ' symbol).
Friday 12th January, 9.30am: Part I (Lots 1-499) (Glass, Ceramics, Books and Works of Art)
Saturday 13th January, 9.30am: Part II (Lots 501-800) (Pictures, Clocks and Garden Furniture/Statuary)
Saturday 13th January, 9.30am: Part III (Lots 1000-1350) (Rugs and Furniture)
Viewing
Wednesday 10 January - Thursday 11 January 10am-4pm, *Friday 12 January 10am-4pm, and morning of sale from 8am (*viewing for Day Two)
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