A few examples of appraisal values for
WEST COUNTRY

• 17TH C. OAK DOWER CHESTA stained
  17TH C. OAK DOWER CHESTA stained oak dower chest, the panelled and heavily carved base fronted by a trio of arched panels intersected by stemmed flower heads, the central panel dated "1665 AD", the panelled top opening on original 'snipe' hinges to a plain interior, lock mechanism missing. England dated 1665, probably West Country. Measuring, 29" high x 54.5" wide x 23.5" deep.
• . Apostle spoons, collection of
  . Apostle spoons, collection of three. c. 1620-50, silver. result: $3,500. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Charles I provincial Apostle spoon, mark IO or IQ, c. 1620. Reverse of bowl prick-engraved ‘NB/IB/1674’. Marked in bowl and three times on back of stem. Measures 6.75 h inches, 1.3 ozt. Charles I provincial Apostle spoon, mark a crowned cinquefoil (Jackson, Rev. ed., pg. 338, second photo), Norwich, c. 1650. Back of bowl prick-engraved ‘IB/1659’. Marked on bowl and three times on back of stem. Measures 7.375 h inches, 1.6 ozt. James I provincial Apostle spoon, possibly for Christopher Roberts (West Country Silver Spoons, Kent, pg. 129 and Jackson, Rev. ed., pg. 324, line 10), Bridgewater, c. 1650. Nimbus of Apostle finial engraved ‘S.R/1761/RP’. Marked in bowl and back of stem with ‘CR’ mark, the stem also with mark of cup between four mullets. Measures 7.5 h inches, 1.7 ozt. Provenance: J.H. Bourdon-Smith, 1998 | Woolley & Wallis, Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu, 30 October 2018, Lot 909 | Private Collection (Roberts spoon only)
• MONUMENTAL CERAMIC ADVERTISING
  MONUMENTAL CERAMIC ADVERTISING PLAQUE WEST COUNTRY ALES...Glazed ceramic, raised central castle and floral decoration. Doulton Lambeth. An original West Country Ales ceramic plaque, advertising ware originally affixed to the front wall of a British pub. Produced for the West Country Breweries, Gloucestershire, two of which commenced brewing in 1760, as evinced by the date. They were produced from 1958-1963. Issued: c. 1958 Dimensions: 20.25"H x 15.25"W Country of Origin: England Condition: Overall good
• WILLIAM MELLOR OIL ON CANVAS
  WILLIAM MELLOR OIL ON CANVAS LANDSCAPEWilliam Mellor (British, 1851-1931) oil on canvas landscape; marked to bottom of frame "Bolton Woods, Yorkshire W. Mellor 1891"; signed LR; marked verso "The Wharfe Bolton Woods Looking Towards Beamsley"; measures approximately 35-3/4" x 47-1/4" with gilded frame and has a sight image of approximately 23-5/8" x 35-3/8"; painting in good overall condition with some chipping to frame. William Mellor was a Yorkshire-born landscape painter, who specialized in views of Wales and England's West Country. He is known for his meticulous depiction of trees and foliage; waterfalls were a favorite subject.
• WEST COUNTRY OAK DRESSER BASE
  WEST COUNTRY OAK DRESSER BASE LATE 17TH CENTURY with three short drawers on shaped end supports joined by a potboard shelf175cm wide, 81cm high, 49cm deep
• FAMILLE VERTE 'LADIES AND BABY'
  FAMILLE VERTE 'LADIES AND BABY' GINGER JAR AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY ? ?????????of globular form, the exterior painted with elegant ladies in an outdoor setting, respectively carrying a wrapped qin musical instrument, ruyi sceptre, and a circular covered box, all under a ruyi cloud band on the shoulders, the base with a double circle in underglaze blue, the domed cover adorned with a baby wearing a bib, crawling on a large plantain leaf while holding a blossoming lotus in his right hand(1)19cm highProvenance: Private Scottish collection, inherited from current owner's grandmother. The late grandmother would buy from auctions in London or the West Country where she was based. The collection was formed in the mid-20th century.
• LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'RUYI AND
  LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'RUYI AND LOTUS' BOWL AND COVER QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD ??? ???????????????the steep rounded sides rising to a short upright rim and supported on a slightly tapered foot, the exterior vibrantly painted in rich and varied tones of underglaze blue with alternating ruyi-head and lotus motifs issuing from connected foliage stems,the slightly domed cover with similar decoration surrounding a knop in the form of a seated gilt-decorated Buddhist lion dog stepping on a brocade ball, the base with two concentric circles in underglaze blue(1)26.3cm highProvenance: Private Scottish collection, inherited from current owner's grandmother. The late grandmother would buy from auctions in London or the West Country where she was based. The collection was formed in the mid-20th century.With a cropped catalogue label stuck to the base of the interior, reading "[lot] 128 An 18th century Chinese circular china covered jar with gilt kylin knop and painted in underglaze blue with stylised flowers and scrolls 9 1/4"Note: It is rare to find blue and white bowls and covers of this form and in large size, whilst the decoration of Buddhist foo dog, ruyi head and lotus are associated with Buddhism. A pair of large blue and white lidded bowls of similar shape, decorated with qilin and dated to Kangxi period, are in the Burrell Collection, Glasgow, museum no. 38.1104. Another Kangxi example of similar form but slightly smaller in size (23.7cm high) and painted with landscape is in the Palace Museum, Beijing, no. 3568 Xin ?136735. A further comparable example decorated with 'Story of the white hare' was sold at Sotheby's New York, 'Kangxi: The Jie Rui Tang Collection' on 19 March 2019, lot 362.
• A mid 17th Century oak open
  A mid 17th Century oak open armchair, probably West Country, the back carved with twin flowerheads within a figure-of-eight and foliate arch, solid seat and downswept armrests, lunette carved frieze, turned baluster and block supports and square stretchers
• JAMES POLLARD (BRITISH,
  JAMES POLLARD (BRITISH, 1792/97-1867) WEST COUNTRY MAILS AT THE GLOUCESTER COFFEE HOUSE. PICADILLY. CIRCA 1828 COLORED ENGRAVING: 24...Framed; lower left inscribed painted by James Pollard, lower right inscribed engraved by C. Rosenberg, lower inscribed London published by Thomas McLean 26 Haymarket 1828 & Giraldon Bovinet, Passage Vivenne. 26 a Paris; verso sticker 'FROM/ J.F. CABOT & BRO.,/ GILDERS AND PICTURE FRAMERS,/ DEALERS IN ENGRAVINGS, ETCHINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CHROMOS...' Colored engraving: 24 1/2 x 31 in. (sight) Provenance: Private Collection
• THREE PEWTER HARVESTER PEWTER
  THREE PEWTER HARVESTER PEWTER MEASURESThree West Country pewter harvester pewter measures, early 20th c., to include pint, half-pint, and gill sizes, tallest - 5 3/8" h. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
• THREE WEST COUNTRY HARVESTER PEWTER
  THREE WEST COUNTRY HARVESTER PEWTER MEASURESThree West Country harvester pewter measures, ca. 1830, in quart, half-gallon, and gallon sizes, tallest - 10 5/8" h. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
• Framed lithograph print of West
  Framed lithograph print of West Country Mails at the Gloucester Coffee House Picadilly. 18" x 21" Condition: good CT Transfer Fee $10
• Queen Anne West Country Silver
  Queen Anne West Country Silver Dog-Nose Spoon, Peter Jouett, Exeter, 1707 length 8 in — 20.2 cm
• A 17th Century silver seal-top
  A 17th Century silver seal-top spoon, probably West Country, circa 1650, the terminal pricked with initials and dated 1664, mark a device within a circle (worn)
• Warner, Rev. Richard. A Walk
  Warner, Rev. Richard. A Walk Through Some of the Western Counties of England, Bath 1800. 8vo., cont. half calf. 2 engraved plates, text maps - Young Arthur. A Six Weeks Tour Through the Southern Counties of England and Wales. Third Edition, 1772. 8vo., cont. calf. Engraved frontispiece, folding plan and one plate (both vols. rubbed). With 5 others (West Country) (7)/Provenance: Spetchley Park
• A Charles I oak wainscot chair,
  A Charles I oak wainscot chair, probably West Country or Welsh Borders, the carved triple arch top rail above an arcaded panel centred by four roundels, the turned legs united by stretchers
• A small copper West Country measure
  A small copper West Country measure and a copper kettle
• A collection of Hornby
  A collection of Hornby locomotives comprising - LNER A4 Class ''Silver Fox'' No. 2512 in silver livery LMS 4-6-2 Duchess Pacific - ''King George VI'' No. 6244 in LMS crimson livery (limited edition) a BR West Country Class 4-6-2 ''Wilton'' No. 34041 in British Rail green livery and seven other locomotives various (all boxed)
• A collection of Hornby 'OO' gauge
  A collection of Hornby 'OO' gauge diecast locomotives including - diesel-electric locomotive D8017 No. 2230 in British Railways green livery a S.R. West Country locomotive ''Barnstaple'' in British Railways green livery a Graham Farish 0-6-0 GWR Pannier tank engine 9410 in GWR green and eight other locomotives and one tender various (all boxed)
• A 19th Century ''West Country'' ash
  A 19th Century ''West Country'' ash and fruitwood seated two tier stick back Windsor armchair with solid wood seat on turned legs
• A William & Mary West Country
  A William & Mary West Country silver trefid spoon by Richard Sweet (II) of Chard the handle die stamped and engraved with flowers and scroll ornament the reverse pricked with initials ''IG'' and dated 1692 and struck four times with the maker's mark ''RS'' 8ins (weight 1.7ozs)
• A Charles II West Country silver
  A Charles II West Country silver trefid spoon the terminal engraved with stylised tulip the reverse pricked with initials ''VW'' over ''IW'' and dated 1680 and struck four times with crescent above an X (thought to be Exeter) 7.75ins (weight 1.3ozs)
• Provincial silver. An early 18 th
  Provincial silver. An early 18 th c. small jug with strap handle and characteristic West Country spout 11 cm across matching bowl 8 cm dia. Each of very heavy gauge on a base of a 17th c. coin Charles II 1673 and William III 1698 respectively. Unmarked probably Devon area c. 1740.
• Fine English striking lantern
  Fine English striking lantern clock, dated 1630, openwork engraved crest depicting the arms of England centering cartouche "JM 1630" over floral and mask engraved Roman chapter ring, one side panel with engraved decoration, probably original brass-clad lead weight, First Period, possibly West Country, circa 1630, 15-1/2 x 5-3/4 x 5-3/4 in., height 9-1/2 in. Polished surface with some polish residue, surface pitting, wear, weight with dents and wear, some elements possibly associated and/or later. Lillian Blankley Cogan Antiquary, Farmington, Connecticut; W. Ted Gossett Collection
• After James Pollard (British,
  After James Pollard (British, 1792-1867) "West Country Mails at the Gloucester Coffee House, Piccadilly" Hand colored print After the painting by Pollard, engraved by Theodore Fielding. Published by Thomas McLean, 1828. 20 3/4" x 29 1/4". Light foxing seen in lower margin.