The original Phoenix Nights 'THE PHOENIX CLUB' VIP entrance sign, used in the filming of the series at St Gregory's social club Farnworth, painted with applied letters, two sections, total 37.5cm x 460cm, inscribed "Phoenix Nights" and "St Gregory's" verso.
about Lot 36
Louise Jopling (1843-1933), self portrait, three quarter length depicting the artist painting herself from a reflection, behind an Oriental screen and various objects within the room, oil on canvas, 41cm x 51cm, signed and dated 1875 lower right, glazed and framed 69cm x 79cm.
about Lot 50
A 19th Century violin, probably Italian, length of back 36cm, with hard case and interesting receipt from George Byrom, Liverpool 1922, price £36.
about Lot 84
A diamond solitaire ring, the round brilliant cut 1.74 carat diamond in four claw setting, band hallmarked 18ct gold, gross wt. 5.1g, size Z.
about Lot 99
A diamond solitaire ring by Boodle and Dunthorne, the central diamond approx. 1.40 carats, diamond set shoulders, the 18ct white gold and platinum band marked 'B&D 18ct & PLAT', gross wt. 4.3g, size N.
about Lot 100
A Jaeger-leCoultre 18ct gold and platinum ultra thin Art Deco pendant pocket watch circa 1930, gold open face signed dial with Roman numerals, blued steel breguet hands, the platinum snap back case referenced 31458 with Swiss hallmarks and stamped 0.950-PT, the inside rim of case stamped 0.750 also with Swiss hallmarks and referenced 31458, the watch powered by an in house 19 jewel manual wind movement, case diameter 43mm, depth 4mm, with what appears to be original black ribbon with gold and platinum coloured chevron mounts unmarked but in our opinion they appear to be gold and platinum.
about Lot 312
An 18th century blue and white jug with mask spout, scroll handle, the body decorated in blue and white transfer depicting a farm scene with farm house, cattle and figures within a grape and vine border, named John Cowburn and dated 1785 below handle, height 21cm.
about Lot 322
A large Chinese immortals vase, Jiaqing period, twin handled with flared rim and ovoid body, decorated in over enamels with figures amongst clouds and mountainous landscape, unmarked, height 78cm.
about Lot 13
A diamond cross over ring, the two central round brilliant cut stones weighing approx. 1.50 & 1.53 carats, colour L-M, clarity VS1-VS2, diamond set shoulders, band marked 'D014' & 'K18', gross weight 5.01g, size N.
about Lot 137
A bright cut engraved white metal nutmeg grater, maker's initials 'DR', believed to be Daniel Robertson, Perth, second quarter of the 19th century, length 43mm, wt. 1 1/2oz.
about Lot 435