The auction also contains another Royal Worcester collection that includes a Chamberlain ‘Jabberwocky’ plate (1816-1820), a 1904 Persian style blush ivory vase and a 1926 Harry Stinton signed vase.
Moorcroft pieces are in abundance including a 1915-1930 pomegranate vase, an ‘anemone’ vase from the 19563-1978 period and a 1997 ‘verely’ vase which designer Nicola Slaney made for the New Forest range to mark the Moorcroft centenary.
Chinese porcelain, ivory, jade and figurines are another attraction with a Chinese Tibetan gilt bronze deity figure one of the leading examples.
Catalogued as lot 88, an exceptional mid-19th century rosewood, ivory and silk Cantonese screen has a catalogue estimate of $20,000-$40,000. As has been proven at numerous sales of oriental items over the last few years, the estimate may bear little relation to the final price achieved.
Sterling silver once again features prominently including several 20th century picture frames and George III, George IV and Victorian examples.
A maritime collection of scrimshaws and chronometers and other memorabilia is another buyer drawcard.
These include an antique Swedish maritime lantern, a ship’s wheel, miscellaneous maps and an antique whalebone walking cane.
Other auction attractions include two 1970s drop prism chandeliers – and two massive chandeliers 1.5 metres in diameter.
Unusual are the 1999 Davis Cup winner’s trophy (won by Australia for the 22nd time) and the 2001 Davis Cup runner up trophy (again awarded to Australia).
Several paintings by Geoffrey Richard Mainwaring (1912-2000) including The Traders should attract first time art enthusiasts.
Update 7 December: Indeed, lot 88 did prove to be lucky for Philips auctions, with the screen selling for $60,000 (hammer) $72,000 including premium, 50% above the high estimate of $40,000. (Estimates do not include buyer's premium.)