Hosted every six weeks, this auction boasts a wonderful variety of objects from the near and distant past.
This upcoming auction includes a real assortment of wonders, with a little something for everyone. An impressive 19th century ornithological taxidermy display - comprising eighteen exotic birds (!) - is one lot that's certainly not to be missed. The same can be said for a number of other pieces from that era, including a beautiful boulle pier cabinet and a double barelled percussion pistol. A very fine collection of military lots is another highlight of this auction catalogue, with 75 lots of medals and militaria due to go under the hammer in this sale.
Entries are currently invited for the next auction taking place on 15 January. For a complimentary, no-obligation valuation, visit our Glasgow Galleries or contact a specialist on 0141 810 2880 or auction@mctears.co.uk.
Lot 1301 - AN EDWARDIAN NINE CARAT GOLD MASONIC JEWEL AND ANOTHER
Sold for £160
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 1312 - A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CERAMIC AND WOOD WALL BRACKETS
Sold for £140
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 1314 - A COLLECTION OF SILVER GILT AND OTHER MASONIC JEWELS
Sold for £180
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 1318 - A MILITARY CROSS MEDAL AND A 1938 EMPIRE EXHIBITION COMMITTEE BADGE
Sold for £500
Estimated at £70 - £100
Lot 1323 - A PAIR OF MEDALS DEPICTING QUEEN WILHELMINA AND PRINCE HENDRIK OF THE NETHERLANDS
Sold for £95
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 1324 - AN IMPRESSIVE 19TH CENTURY ORNITHOLOGICAL TAXIDERMY DISPLAY
Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Lot 1327 - AN ART DECO CHROME TABLE LAMP WITH OPAQUE GLASS SHADE
Sold for £150
Estimated at £40 - £60
Lot 1328 - AN ART DECO CHROME TABLE LAMP WITH OPAQUE GLASS SHADE
Sold for £110
Estimated at £40 - £60
Lot 1329 - AN ART DECO CHROME TABLE LAMP WITH OPAQUE GLASS SHADE
Sold for £95
Estimated at £40 - £60
Lot 1336 - PORTRAIT OF LYDIA M FRASER, BY ALESSANDRO CITTADINI
Sold for £420
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 1337 - PORTRAIT OF EMILIE FRASER, BY ALESSANDRO CITTADINI
Sold for £320
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 1343 - A COLLECTION OF THE BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY STAMP ALBUMS
Sold for £150
Estimated at £120 - £180
Lot 1348 - A LOT OF FIVE ALBUMS OF UNITED KINGDOM AND NORTHERN IRELAND STAMPS
Sold for £650
Estimated at £80 - £100
Lot 1353 - A COLLECTION OF LOOSE CHANNEL ISLANDS FIRST DAY COVERS
Sold for £140
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 1367 - AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY MAHOGANY PEDESTAL WRITING DESK
Sold for £170
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 1370 - A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY TWO STAGE OPEN WATERFALL BOOKCASE
Sold for £190
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 1374 - A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD CROSSBANDED OBLONG CHEST
Sold for £190
Estimated at £70 - £100
Lot 1376 - A 20TH CENTURY APPRENTICE PIECE DAVENPORT DESK AND A CHEST OF DRAWERS
Sold for £380
Estimated at £60 - £90
Lot 1390 - A GREEN CLOTH HELMET OF THE 4TH LANARKSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS
Sold for £600
Estimated at £150 - £200
Lot 1391 - A ROYAL SCOTS FORAGE PEAKED CAP WITH BADGE AND OTHER CAPS
Sold for £30
Estimated at £40 - £60
Lot 1396 - A REPRODUCTION BASKET HILT DRESS SWORD ALONG WITH A HORSEHAIR SPORRAN
Sold for £65
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 1398 - A 5TH BN. CAMERONIANS BROWN LEATHER CROSS BELT ALONG WITH A WAIST BELT
Sold for £400
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 1404 - A COLLECTION OF METAL CAP BADGES AND OTHER INSIGNIA
Sold for £240
Estimated at £100 - £150