A Victorian automaton proved – for the second consecutive auction – the strong demand for these fantastic 19th century novelties. Modelled as a conjurer performing a magic trick, this quirky automaton attracted sensational interest, far exceeding high estimate with a magical hammer price of £2,600. A second automaton, modelled as a girl dressed as a clown, sold for a hammer price of £850.
In other highlights, a much anticipated collection of Scottish dirks proved especially popular, with four of the dirks selling for a rather bonnie hammer price of £2,000 each. A marvellous 19th century Italian rosewood marquetry corner cabinet sold for £1,800, whilst an unusual set of weathered, rustic garden furniture sold for £1,000. Meanwhile, a late Victorian rocking horse galloped straight past top estimate, selling for a hammer price of £550.
The next Works of Art, Medals, Militaria & Furniture auction takes place on 2 July 2021. Entries are invited. For a complimentary, no-obligation valuation, visit our Glasgow Galleries or contact a specialist by clicking this link and completing the short form.
Lot 1301 - AN ELIZABETH II GEORGE MEDAL, ALONG WITH A CERTIFICATE
Sold for £280
Estimated at £50 - £70
Lot 1307 - A FRENCH KINGWOOD AND FLORAL MARQUETRY DISPLAY CABINET
Sold for £200
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 1336 - A SET OF TEN WALNUT DINING CHAIRS OF RESTORATION DESIGN
Sold for £200
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 1350 - A SET OF LATE 19TH CENTURY STAINED AND LEADED GLASS PANELS
Sold for £280
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 1358 - A MOORE'S PATENT TEATFIRE REVOLVER ALONG WITH A PERCUSSION PISTOL
Sold for £220
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 1365 - A LOT OF TWO OIL LAMPS IN THE MANNER OF W.A.S. BENSON
Sold for £85
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 1377 - AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY NINE CARAT GOLD MOUNTED SCOTTISH DIRK
Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £2,000 - £4,000
Lot 1380 - A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED SCOTTISH DIRK
Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 1383 - A LATE 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH DIRK SHEATH, ALONG WITH A POMMEL
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 1392 - AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY HANGING CABINET OF REGENCY DESIGN
Sold for £65
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 1393 - AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY YEW, OAK AND ELM HIGH BACK WINDSOR ELBOW CHAIR
Sold for £75
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 1399 - AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILK TOP HAT BY CHRISTY'S OF LONDON
Sold for £120
Estimated at £40 - £60
Lot 1403 - A PAIR OF OAK HIGH BACK HALL CHAIRS IN THE MANNER OF DANIEL MAROT
Sold for £160
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 1404 - A WALNUT, MAHOGANY AND GILTMETAL MOUNTED SIDE TABLE
Sold for £280
Estimated at £300 - £400
Lot 1405 - AN ATTRACTIVE PAIR OF MAHOGANY DEMI-LUNE SIDE CABINETS
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Lot 1407 - A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY FRENCH PROVINCIAL WALNUT OPEN ELBOW CHAIRS
Sold for £280
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 1408 - A LARGE MAHOGANY CIRCULAR DRUM STYLE DINING TABLE OF GEORGE III DESIGN
Sold for £550
Estimated at £700 - £1,000
Lot 1411 - A MAHOGANY AND WALNUT SINGLE SIDED ADJUSTABLE MUSIC STAND
Sold for £240
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 1413 - A SET OF THREE VICTORIAN LIGHT OAK SPIRIT BARRELS ON STAND
Sold for £550
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 1415 - A WALNUT DINING ROOM SUITE BY DREXEL HERITAGE FURNISHINGS
Sold for £400
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 1418 - A FRENCH WALNUT AND PARQUETRY BUREAU OF 18TH CENTURY DESIGN
Sold for £400
Estimated at £500 - £700
Lot 1421 - A CREAM PAINTED BALLOON BACK ARM CHAIR OF LOUIS XVI DESIGN
Sold for £90
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 1423 - A FRENCH GREY PAINTED CONSOLE TABLE OF LOUIS XV DESIGN
Sold for £190
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 1424 - A 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN ROSEWOOD AND MARQUETRY TWO STAGE CORNER CABNET
Sold for £1,800
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500