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A distinguished pair of Royal Doulton character jugs featuring literary icon Oscar Wilde (D7146), including a COA. Alongside the classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven (D7021). The Oscar Wilde jug, designed by David B. Biggs and issued in 2000, is part of the Character Jug of the Year series and features a handle adorned with symbolic items including a rose, books, and a quill, referencing Wilde's famous works such as The Importance of Being Earnest and Lady Windermere's Fan. The Beethoven jug, designed by Stanley J. Taylor and issued in 1996, includes a scroll and quill handle with musical notes that pay tribute to his enduring compositions. Both pieces feature Royal Doulton backstamps on the base. Largest piece measures 7"H. Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

Set of three Royal Doulton large character jugs depicting iconic American presidents. Includes Abraham Lincoln D6936, featuring the U.S. flag and Gettysburg Address scroll, numbered 565 of a limited edition of 2500. George Washington D6943 includes a cherry branch and quote scroll, numbered N722 of 2500. Thomas Jefferson D6944 showcases a feathered quill and declaration scroll, numbered N1057 of 2500. Each jug is vividly hand-painted with fine attention to detail, celebrating American heritage through historical symbolism. Limited edition markings are present on the bases. Largest piece measures 7"H. Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

Lladro porcelain figurine featuring an open scroll accented with delicate raised lettering reading Lladro Society. A white dove perches gracefully on top beside a soft lavender quill, with a pink rose at the base of the scroll. Lladro backstamp. This item has its original box. Box measures: 7.75"L x 4.75"W x 3.25"H.Artist: Virginia GonzalezIssued: 1999Dimensions: 3.25"L x 1.75"W x 7"HCountry of Origin: SpainCondition: Age related wear.

An antique Ceylonese ebony and porcupine quill with bone inlay basket, named Matura (the old name for Matara in Southern Sri Lanka), label verso dated 1858, 26cm x 19cm x 10cm

19th century Ceylonese ebony, ivory and bone inlaid and porcupine quill mounted book trough, 41cm long. APHA Ref: GYGMC61Y Two spindles with breaks/missing elements, damage and repair to right corner of top rail. Various losses to ivory inlay

A Late XIX Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill, Ebony and Bone Basket, of rectangular form, 31 x 13 x 34cm, a brass and iron 'Bank' money box, 18cm high and a Victorian pipe, the bowl carved in the form of a ladies head, in original case. (3)

A crate containing an old quill box for restoration, a wooden desk organiser, a tankard, tobacco tins, etc.

James Ramsay (1786 - 1854) "Portrait of Sir John Newport, 1st Bt, c. 1828," O.O.C., approx. 127cms x 100cms. (1) Provenance: Sothebys' 26th November, 1975 (Lot. No. 58) Painted by James Ramsay and dating from around 1828, this canvas depicts the politician Sir John Newport (1756-1843) seated in a mahogany Regency chair, beside a desk. In the background can be seen the base of a large architectural column, and a draped curtain. A Whig MP, John Newport was one of the leading politicians of his day. A supporter of Catholic Emancipation, he represented Ireland at the parliament in Westminster. In 1806 Newport was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer. Although he supported Catholic Emancipation, he was less keen to provide relief to Irish Catholics, a stance which resulted in his resignation from the government of Lord Liverpool. In 1828, a mezzotint of the portrait, engraved by Thomas Goff Lupton, was published by Colnaghi, Son & Co. The mezzotint is a faithful representation of Ramsay’s original, including chair, curtain, and details such as the inkwells and quill pen on the desk. However the images differ in one significant detail: In the mezzotint, in his right hand Newport holds a document inscribed, ‘Ireland 1800 Corn Intercourse Act’, this likely refers to the American Trade Act of 1800, legislation described as facilitating ‘Trade and Intercourse between this Kingdom and the United States of America’. However, the inscription is not visible in the painting, and so was either added to the mezzotint at the request of Newport, or else was in the original painting, and was gradually deleted by cleaning over the years. Newport was also depicted, around 1826, in a portrait by Stephen Catterson Smith; a work which formed the basis of several engraved prints, again highlighting his popularity as a politician. Born in Sheffield, the portrait painter James Ramsay was the son of a carver and gilder who later became a print dealer. Although he initially worked for his father’s business, Ramsay also began to paint portraits and miniatures, and from the age of seventeen was exhibiting his own work. In 1803, he moved to London, where he submitted two works to that year’s Royal Academy exhibition. Two years later he enrolled at the RA Schools, that same year exhibiting a portrait of Henry Grattan. This was later engraved by Charles Turner, while a copy of the original, by Thomas Alfred Jones, is in the National Gallery of Ireland. Establishing himself as a portraitist in London, Ramsay exhibited portraits, landscapes and biblical subjects at the Royal Academy, the British Institution and the Society of British Artists. In 1848, he moved to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, while continuing to exhibit at the Royal Academy. He died in Newcastle, in June 1854. Dr. Peter Murray 2025

A Georgian silver filigree card case, of rectangular form with pull off top composed of elaborate quill work panels, one centred by a vacant shield, 9 x 5.8cms.

Two silver filigree shuttles, comprising an example with central flowerhead within quill work scrolls to both sides, long oval post with single hole, probably 19th Century, 7.5cms, and another with quill work sides to a cylinder post with single hole, probably 20th Century, 8cms.      (2)                                                                                                  From the collection of Pam Palmer

A late 18th Century English silver filigree thimble, of tall elegant form with pointed oval cartouche within quill work.

A choice example of a Georgian silver gilt filigree needle book, quill work covers and spine, hinged catch, containing a red felt six leaf flannel with silver wire stitched edges, 5.9 x 4cms.

A good example of an English silver filigree thimble / scent bottle combination, the body in quill work with vacant cartouche, the screw base with blue cut glass faceted scent bottle with silver filigree neck collar and complete with stopper.

A good example of an early Georgian silver gilt filigree needle book, elaborate quill work covers centred by floral bosses, the interior with two pairs of stitched edged flannels within worn silk covers, hinged catch, 6 x 3.4cms.

A COLLECTION OF AVON BOTTLES, and similar Avon cosmetics items, over thirty pieces, bottles to include ink bottles with quill pens, an eagle, a dolphin, a cannon, a pipe, etc (qty) Condition Report: some remains of scents/cosmetics may be present, stickers from a previous seller visible on some items, sd)

A 1994 Mini Sprite 1275ccRegistration No. L542 MURChassis No. SAXXMYADBBD085865Engine No. 12A2BG03288698Odometer 55840In black.This vehicle has remained in the vendor's family since first registration in 1994. The last MOT was carried out in December 2021, and it has been dry stored in a garage since this date, and only covering a further handful of miles since. The vehicle is in generally good running order. Sold with most of its service history, MOTs and receipts including the electrics IEHT leads, distributor cap, quill plugs and rotor, all replaced in November 2020. Brakes serviced and cylinders replaced December 2021. The seals were replaced May 2003. A lot of work was done at 51,500 miles in respect of rust, to include subframe mountings. Invoices covering this work available for inspection. Runs well.Currently with very low engine oil but oil pressure is good.Interior good and clean.Some bubbling to paint above rear subframe mountings.Rust to bulkhead.Both front wings appear to be replacements.Paint flaking to radiator grille.Sills are sound, probably replacement.Rust to inside of boot lid on number plate mountings only.

Staffordshire hound quill / pen holder, 19 x 14cm, a Staffordshire pottery house money bank and a cottage pastille burner (3)

Victorian hallmarked silver novelty quill pen formed as a feather, London 1893, maker's mark indistinct, length 20.5cm, weight 10g

Georgian yellow metal brooch set with an ivory portrait miniature depicting a young gentleman with papers and quill, 7.5g, 2.1 x 2.5cm (with ivory license A1KMCHQW)

Parkins & Gotto Oxford Victorian, rosewood stationary cabinet, of rectangular form, decorated throughout with scrolling inlay, with shaped brass handles to each side, the brass hinged lid and front opening to reveal a fitted interior, the upper section stamped in gold 'Rd 173368', the stained interior to include a blotting pad and writing slope, approximately 30.5cm wide x 17.5cm deep x 20cm high; together with Sampson Mordan porcupine quill dip pen, with white metal mounting, 19cm llong and a Sampson Mordan white metal pencil, engraved 'Team Award Park Cup Trial', dated '3-8-25', numbered '179005' and 'Rd 683188' 11cm long At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.

A 19th century cameo brooch with yellow metal mount depicting a turbaned lady with quill in hand, test as gold, 4.5cm x 3.1cm total weight 14g.

Leslie Gordon Durbin, a silver-gilt presentation quill, London 1958, inscribed "Adrian C. Slade, 'World's Press News' Copywriting Award 1961", length 21.5cm, weight 38g/1.22ozt approx

A Victorian silver-mounted chatelaine compendium with multiple devices - a gimlet, corkscrew, button hook, quill cutting knife and a broader knife blade entitled 'Princess Maud Knife', Walter Thornhill, London 1886, length (when collapsed) 6cm, together with a silver etui, makers marks 'TH', London 1828, and mother of pearl and silver folding knife, Aaron Hadfield, Sheffield 1842 (3)

A George III silver Inkstand, by Henry Green, hallmarked London 1790, of navette shape with two silver mounted glass jars, one for ink, the other pounce, and with a quill rest on either side, raised on four paw feet, silver mounts all correspondingly marked, crested, 19cm long, weight excluding jars 4.8ozt. 

A pair of Staffordshire mid-19th century pottery coursing greyhounds: a handsome left and right pair of fawn greyhounds wearing coursing collars, recumbent on cobalt blue quill holder bases with a "best gold" line. This pair has the quite rare feature of a hare lying at the front legs of the greyhounds. 18 cm long.

An Islamic, decorative brass scribes quill holder and inkwell, 18cm

Twelve Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Handled Fruit Knives, and Two Quill Knives, including - one knife by Edward Bradley, Sheffield 1901 the shaped handle engraved with leaf scroll and with vacant shield cartouche, 5.5ins, boxed, one knife by Thomas Marples, Sheffield 1897, the handle engraved with flowers in oval cartouche, and monogram in shield cartouche, 6ins

A Georgian silver travelling inkwell, maker’s mark indistinct, London 1813, with engraved crest of horse and cross keys, 5cms wide, 2.6oz gross; together with a modern glass inkwell with silver cover, by Carrs of Sheffield, 2000, in silver mounted stand with matching quill (missing nib); and another glass inkwell with silver mount by Joseph Glouster and Son, Birmingham 1911. (3)

A Victorian collector's lot comprising a porcupine quill bone inlaid box, a pair of Victorian papier-mâché letter racks, a similar bowl and a musical photograph album.

A salver of 32 segments, Baroque, 833/1000 silver, Portuguese, 17th/18th C., iron suspension ring adaptation, later redecorated ‘Warriors, caryatids, vases with flowers and garlands’, central reserve with relief band ‘Masks, lions and birds’, centre with coat of arms - quartered shield: I Godinho or Sá (?); II Ferrão (?); III Costa; IV Sousa (do Prado); marquis' colonel and “hand wielding quill” stamp, small defects, addition of iron suspension ring,Porto maker's mark S (1750/60), remarked with assay mark (1843-1853) and with maker's mark attributable to Joaquim Rodrigues Pinto (1853-1861). Notes: vd. ALMEIDA, Fernando Moitinho de; CARLOS, Rita - "Inventário de Marcas de Pratas Portuguesas e Brasileiras - Século XV a 1887". Lisbon: IN-CM, 2018, P-569, P-32b and P-382., Dim. - 56,6 cm; Peso - 2.276 g.

Mix of wooden and other misc items to incl carved figurine, porcupine quill box, fruit bowl etc

Victorian Silver plated Desk stand with a Pair of Facetted matching inkwells, Taper stand and Silver handled Quill, on rectangular tray with scroll supports. 21cm in Length

A 19th century Anglo-Indian bone inlaid ebony and porcupine quill basket, 26.5cm x 20.5cmBase has a split with a dovetail join, 3 small sections of bone inlay missing due to this split which is now stable, otherwise no damage

An early 20th Century Anglo-Indian porcupine quill box, the hinged lid opening to reveal nine lidded storage areas with lift-out tray, 28cms wide; and a collection of brassware, including: a stained hardwood and brass mounted hand plane, stamped ‘Deckford’; a J. Rabone & Sons of Birmingham boxwood ruler; and other items.

A PORCUPINE QUILL VINTAGE FOUNTAIN PEN

A Mid/Late 19th Century South Indian Bronze Inkwell of Pagoda Form with Quill Holders, to Top and Bottom and Three Feet, 20cms High

Luxurious brown handbag crafted from genuine ostrich leather, featuring signature quill patterning across the exterior. The bag is designed in a structured silhouette with dual rolled leather handles, a front flap secured by a gold-tone padlock closure, and matching keys suspended from a leather clochette. The interior is accessed via the flap and belted strap system, reminiscent of high-end designer constructions. Elegant and durable, this bag is ideal for collectors or those seeking a refined wardrobe staple. Measures 26"L x 10"W x 14.5"H. Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

A Hallmarked Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Paper Knife, (CWF Sheffield 1914) with folding single blade, 18.4cm open length; folding pen / quill knife and button hook, hallmarked silver scales (marks rubbed), etc. (3)

A Collection of Assorted Antique and Later Folding Knives, including quill / penknives, etc, longest open length 19.5cm. (8)

A Collection of Assorted Quill / Penknives, longest open length 17.1cm (rust / damage), etc. (14)

John Wigfall Two Blade Folding Knife, brass lined polished horn scales, 20.6cm open length; a smaller two blade folding knife; two single blade folding knives; two blade quill knife. (5)

A Decorative Quill Knife / Letter Opener, brass lined mother of pearl scales with decorative workback, 15.1cm long; Two Decorative Quill Knives, brass lined mother of pearl scales, etc. (4)

A Collection of Assorted Single Blade Folding Quill Knives, with brass lined mother of pearl scales, including Johnson, Stork & Sons, Rodgers, etc. (6)

A Collection of Assorted Single Blade Folding Quill Knives, with brass lined mother of pearl scales, including GR&Co, James Dewsnap, Delarue & Co, George Wostenholm etc. (6)

Six Assorted Pen / Quill Knives, with brass lined mother of pearl scales, including W. Mills & Son Sheffield, Crossland Bros, T Turner & Co, etc (longest open length 11.8cm). (6)

Antique Quill Cutter, 13.5cm open length; together with a collection of assorted quill / penknives, wooden handles.

Quill / Penknives, mother of pearl scales, (rust) longest open length 16.7cm. (5)

Five Decorative Single Blade Quill Knives, with brass lined mother of pearl scales, including R F Mosley, J Casson, George Wostenholm, etc (longest open length 11.8cm). (5)

Decorative Two Blade Folding Pen / Quill Knife, shaped mother of pearl scales (open length 15.3cm); A Two Blade Folding Pocket Knife, brass lined mother of pearl scales, blade stamped "Sanderson Bros & Newbould Ltd Non Stain 4379 Steel" (open length 18.3cm); A Smaller Example. (3)

A Collection of Mother of Pearl Scale Folding Pocket Knives, including quill / penknives, combination, etc (rust / damage). (12)

Five Decorative Single Blade Quill Knives, with brass lined mother of pearl scales, including J Greenhough, Rodgers, Wathew, etc (longest open length 12.6cm). (5)

Miniature Dolls House accessories, to include bone writing desk with pierced decoration, ink wells and feather quill, 3” (7.5cm) tall, (condition: fair, legs detached and lacks some accessories), seven pictures including two with dancing dogs and shell decorated frames, cushions, pewter and tin kitchenware, Art Nouveau style lead clock (lacks one foot) and more, (lot).

A collection of various African and other beadwork artifacts including a beadwork and cowrie shell medicine bottle with pincushion base 13 cm high (poss. Zula circa 1920?), two similarly decorated pincushions of bangle form 10 cm and 8.8 cm diameter, three various beadwork belts and six various beadwork artifacts/embellishments, a shell necklet, a beadwork embellished feather quill, a segmented snake ornament of paper section form, 75 cm long, another segmented snake figure, 27 cm long, a carved jadeite bangle of rope twist design, 8.8 cm and a beadwork decorated tortoiseshell box and cover 6 cm diameter

Collection of curiosities from around the world belonging to Vice Admiral Albert Charles Scott CBE (cousin to Antarctic Explorer Robert Falcon Scott) to incl Japanese Kobe Doll a/f, Traditional Comb from the Solomon Islands, Bombilla Straw (marked 600) , Ebony Porcupine Quill Box, Japanese Vase, Chinese moulded wax figurines from a toy theatre, Chinese carved fruit stone in the form of a boat with a mast made from shells plus other items

Hill Pottery Company (Burslem) parian figure of Palmerston, standing beside an inscribed column, printed black marks, dated December 6th 1865, on titled circular base, 14cm high, a Continental white bisque bacchic figure of a goddess standing holding a basket of grapes, a white bisque figure of Ariadne seated on a panther, on rectangular plinth base and a Victorian relief moulded pottery hunting jug, with hound moulded  handle, moulded in relief with game (4) (damages and repairs)  Condition Report Jug - Chip to basePalmerston - Break and reglue to arm and surrounding area, loss to end of finger and quill. Chip to sheets of paper on column. Crack to one foot.Ariadne - Chip to baseFemale figure - Numerous small chips and losses to flowers.General wear and tear.

A 19th century damascened brass Persian scribe's qalamdan or travelling case, comprising inkwell and quill box, profusely decorated throughout in the Islamic manner, 5cm high, 22cm long; a Turkish/Persian cylindrical coffee grinder, engraved in bands, 19cm high (2)

Porcupine quill pen

A George V silver quill pen, the flattened tip engraved 'GPO Telegraph Service 1935', in Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co fitted case

A pair of Thomas Blakemore gilt quill table lamps

A small and unusual 19th century Anglo-Indian ebony, porcupine quill and bone occasional table, 51cm high x 30cm wide.