Auctioneers of fine antiques, jewellery and collectables
A pair of parcel-gilt-silver three light candelabrum by Stuart Devlin
Sold for £15,000 plus BP
Welcome! Having worked for a leading international auction house for almost ten years, I decided to open my own auction house in April 2012. Our inaugural sale was a bit of a whirlwind but its instant success demonstrated the need for a professional auction house in the Surrey/Kent borders that offers an exceptionally high level of customer service. Since those early days our auctions have gone from strength to strength and we are now one of the leading auction houses in the South East. Our bi-monthly auctions are diverse and exciting, and in addition to these, we offer single owner and house and estate sales.
are kept well informed and receive the best possible experience throughout the whole process. We want our clients to feel welcomed into the auction world, to experience the path to selling as a seamless process and to be assured that we achieve the best possible outcome.
We pride ourselves on auctioning items from private collections, and have a number of experts and auctioneers covering a wide range of genres from furniture to jewellery, and from oriental to collectables. We have auctioned some incredible collections and unique pieces over the years, and the provision of a professional valuation service is a core element of our business and one of the many reasons why our clients return to us again and again.
In the past ten years we have been privileged to auction some very important private collections and items of museum quality. In this brochure we have highlighted some of our favourite items. We hope to welcome you soon at one of our auctions or valuation days.
We pride ourselves on excellent and personal customer service. The auction world can be daunting for those who are unfamiliar with it and it is imperative to us that our clients
Catherine Southon Director
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Furniture & Decorative Arts
Our auctions include a broad range of pieces from traditional antique furniture to 20th century design. We offer buyers the opportunity to acquire decorative and important pieces including furniture, sculpture, clocks and lighting. We offer our clients select items and have sold furniture, clocks and works of art by makers including Gillows, Mudge and Dutton through to Mouseman and Heals.
A 19th century Grand Tour bronze of Hermes
Sold for £4,100 plus BP
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A pair of Victorian figured walnut and floral marquetry inlaid pier cabinets
A Victorian giltwood and gesso overmantel mirror
A George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Sold for £1,200 plus BP
Sold for £650 plus BP
Sold for £4,500 plus BP
A late 17th century panelled oak press cupboard
Sold for £2,800 plus BP
An early 20th Century George II style Gillow walnut and burr walnut serpentine twin pedestal partners desk c.1900
Sold for £3,100 plus BP
A pair of Victorian novelty ebonised tortoise footstools
Sold for £1,200 plus BP
A late 19th century Swiss Black Forest carved dog group attr. to Walter Mader
Sold for £4,000 plus BP
An Art Deco cold painted bronze figure by Josef Lorenzl
Sold for £950 plus BP
An 18th century Dutch burr walnut tea stove/planter
A pair of late 17th century kingwood candlestands
Sold for £350 plus BP
Sold for £3,800 plus BP
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A pair of 19th century French bronze and ormolu two branch figural candelabra
A rare late 16th century South German rosewood and engraved antler and bone inlaid games board
Sold for £30,000 plus BP
Sold for £1,000 plus BP
An Art Deco cold painted bronze of budgerigars perched on a branch
An early 18th century silk and metallic thread needlework and stumpwork picture
Sold for £750 plus BP
Sold for £1,050 plus BP
An oval four glass gilt metal repeater carriage clock, late 19th century
A George III mahogany table clock by Thomas Mudge and William Dutton
A pair of early 19th century French Empire style bronze and ormolu mounted campana urns c.1830
Sold for £1,200 plus BP
Sold for £13,000 plus BP
Sold for £750 plus BP
Paintings
From Old Master paintings to Contemporary art, our picture department covers drawings, paintings and prints. We regularly offer works by internationally recognised artists to buyers across the globe.
Attributed to Tilly Kettle (1735-1786)
'Portrait of Robert Becher' Sold for £3,000 plus BP
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Elwin Hawthorne (British, 1905-1954)
'Kensington Palace' Sold for £2,600 plus BP
Joseph Farquharson RA (Scottish, 1846-1935)
'A river in Spate' Sold for £4,400 plus BP
Noel Georges Bouvard (French, 1912-1975)
'View of a Venetian Canal' Sold for £2,100 plus BP
Thomas Jacques Somerscales (British, 1842-1927)
'Three masted vessel on open seas' Sold for £3,200 plus BP
Federico del Campo (Peruvian, 1837-1927)
'San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice' Sold for £23,000 plus BP
Duncan Cameron (Scottish, 1837-1916)
'Harvest Field Near Bridge of Earn' Sold for £950 plus BP
Chinese and Oriental
Asian Art continues to achieve high prices in our auctions. This diverse area, particularly sought after by international collectors includes antique and later works of art, jade, bronze, ceramics and textiles.
A Chinese gilt bronze figure of Guanyin late Ming Dynasty
Sold for £2,200 plus BP
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A Japanese Meiji period iron and silver koro
Sold for £3,000 plus BP
A large late 19th/early 20th century Chinese apple green crackle glazed bottle vase
Sold for £1,500 plus BP
A large Chinese Ming Dynasty lacquered carved wood seated figure of Guanyin
Sold for £16,000 plus BP
A pair of late 18th century Chinese blue and white jars
Sold for £3,100 plus BP A large pair of Chinese famille jaune rectangular jardinieres
Sold for £6,200 plus BP
A fine quality Meiji Period silvered and gilded metal Japanese presentation box
Sold for £1,500 plus BP
A pair of Chinese famille rose millefleur double gourd vases
A fine Satsuma Kinkozan twin handled censer and cover
Sold for £2,600 plus BP
Sold for £4,500 plus BP
Vertu
Items of vertu or bijouterie are objects that are finely made using precious materials, they are usually small and are admired as a work of art, although they may also be functional. We have been fortunate to auction some incredible pieces of vertu including a Fabergé nephrite photo frame in its original pear wood box. Within the area of vertu, we also sell portrait miniatures and have achieved excellent results for 18th and 19th century single portrait miniatures. One of the real highlights of our auctions was handling two stunning framed sets of 19th century Indian portrait miniatures which sold for an astonishing £16,000 (plus premium) against all expectations.
An 18th century St James's (Charles Gouyn) porcelain gold mounted scent bottle and stopper of a harlequin
Sold for £5,000 plus BP
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A late Victorian silver mounted tortoiseshell oval jewellery box
Sold for £480 plus BP
A 1920s Asprey guilloché enamel miniature bedroom clock
Sold for £2,000 plus BP
An 18th century South Staffordshire or Bilston enamel heart shaped etui
Sold for £1,000 plus BP
An early 19th Swiss century gold and enamel vinaigrette c.1820
Sold for £2,500 plus BP
A Victorian Thomas Webb & Sons of Stourbridge cameo glass scent bottle or flask
Sold for £750 plus BP
A rare French Art Deco gold and amethyst table strike by Janesich
Sold for £16,000 plus BP
A fine gold mounted nephrite photo frame marked Fabergé
Sold for £18,000 plus BP
An amusing Continental diamond and gem set pill box
A Japanese Meiji period carved wood netsuke of a monkey
Sold for £400 plus BP
Sold for £4,800 plus BP
Ceramics & Glass
Our sales include a strong selection of Ceramics and Glass. The department offers principally British and Continental pieces created from the 17th century to the present day.
A Royal Worcester cabinet reticulated teapot and cover, attributed to George Owen
Sold for £2,400 plus BP
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An early Worcester porcelain cream boat, c.1753
Sold for £2,000 plus BP
Delphin Massier (1836-1907) A Victorian majolica pottery group
A small Daum Nancy cameo glass 'Violet’ vase
Sold for £7,000 plus BP
Sold for £950 plus BP
A Russian Revolutionary porcelain propaganda plate A pair of mid 19th century blue and white pot pourri jars and covers
Sold for £7,500 plus BP
Sold for £800 plus BP
A pair of mid 19th century Copeland & Garrett 'New Blanche' twin handled urns
Sold for £700 plus BP
A pair of George III cut glass gilt brass mounted candlesticks c.1800
Sold for £1,600 plus BP
Silver
We offer traditional antique through to modern post-war silver pieces. Antique English, Irish, and Scottish silver proves ever popular, whilst Chinese export, Indian and unusual European silver objects are growth areas in our sales.
A pair of Victorian silver salts modelled as kangaroos; Hunt & Roskell
Sold for £18,000 plus BP
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A pair of George II silver candlesticks
Sold for £1,000 plus BP
A Victorian silver beaker
Sold for £400 plus BP
A Victorian Sampson Mordan & Co. novelty silver pencil
Sold for £650 plus BP
A Maltese silver sugar bowl and cover. Perellos period (1697-1720)
Sold for £4,000 plus BP
An early 20th century Chinese export silver seven piece silver tea service
Sold for £3,600 plus BP
A pair of George III Paul Storr silver dishes, London 1802/1803
Sold for £2,600 plus BP
A rare George III silver provincial tea caddy
Sold for £1,600 plus BP
Watches
From vintage to contemporary, we are one of the leading auction houses in the South East for the auction of wristwatches and pocket watches. The market for secondhand wristwatches is incredibly strong, and our auctions always have an excellent variety of watches from leading makers such as Patek Philippe, Cartier, Rolex, Omega and LeCoultre, as well as interesting antique pocket watches.
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision stainless steel wristwatch
Sold for £2,600 plus BP A Rolex stainless steel 'Pepsi' automatic calendar bracelet wristwatch
Sold for £18,000 plus BP A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King precision blue dial bracelet watch
Sold for £3,400 plus BP
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A Continental 18K full hunter repeater pocket watch
Sold for £10,500 plus BP
An open faced 18ct gold pocket watch by Robert Roskell of Liverpool
Sold for £1,550 plus BP
A Rolex Submariner Oyster Perpetual datejust wristwatch
Sold for £6,000 plus BP
An 18ct gold Patek Philippe Gentleman's 'Calatrava' Ref 1578 wristwatch
Sold for £4,800 plus BP
A gentleman's Omega Speedmaster chronograph wristwatch Ref. 2998-3
Sold for £5,500 plus BP
An Omega Seamaster 1960s stainless steel Cal. 321 chronograph wristwatch
An 18K gold and diamond ladies Cartier Colisee bracelet watch
Sold for £2,200 plus BP
Sold for £4,500 plus BP
Jewellery
From the outset, jewellery and watches have always sold exceptionally well in our auctions, and we are privileged to have auctioned some beautiful and stunning pieces over the years. Clients come from across the world to view and buy from us and we have achieved some outstanding prices for antique and contemporary fine jewellery.
An exquisite Edwardian diamond necklace converting to a tiara
Sold for £10,500 plus BP
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A Cartier two colour gold 'Pharaon' panther ring
Sold for £1,400 plus BP
A French sapphire and diamond ring
Sold for £18,000 plus BP
An attractive late Victorian ruby five stone half hoop ring
Sold for £2,800 plus BP
An aquamarine and diamond bracelet A pair of emerald cabochon and diamond brooches
Sold for £5,400 plus BP
Sold for £4,800 plus BP
A single stone brilliantcut diamond ring
A pair of sapphire and diamond brooches
Sold for £31,000 plus BP
Sold for £2,600 Plus BP
An impressive aquamarine and diamond set brooch
Sold for £3,000 plus BP
An Art Deco sapphire and diamond-set ring
Sold for £1,400 plus BP
A large diamond-set floral clip brooch by Boucheron
A Georgian pink topaz and green chrysoberyl cannetille pendant
Sold for £4,200 plus BP
Sold for £2,500 plus BP
Luxury Accessories
Luxury Accessories are a growth area amongst fashion conscious collectors and feature regularly in our auctions. Our sales include handbags, costume jewellery, vintage and modern luxury fashion from iconic brands including Hermès, Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana and Dior amongst others.
An Hermès swift golden brown/ camel ostrich Birkin 30 bag
Sold for £10,500 plus BP
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An Hermès Chocolate Veau Swift leather Garden Party bag
A Louis Vuitton monogram leather vanity case
Sold for £800 plus BP
Sold for £1,100 plus BP
An Hermès Etoupe taupe Clemence JPG Kelly 42 bag
Sold for £2,000 plus BP
An Hermès silk and cashmere shawl 'Kelly et Caleche’
A Chanel black quilted lambskin mini flap 1989 handbag
Sold for £500 plus BP
Sold for £1,700 plus BP
An Hermès Kelly 32 in Etoupe Epsom leather
Sold for £4,800 plus BP
An Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne taupe colour Veau Swift leather bag
Sold for £5,000 plus BP
A Louis Vuitton Richard Prince Limited Edition Jaune Defile Pulp Weekender Monogram bag
Sold for £550 plus BP
20th Century Art & Design
Over the past few years we have grown the 20th century Art and Design section of our auctions, representing iconic pieces from the Arts and Craft movement through Art Nouveau and Art Deco, to post-war and contemporary design. We are also particularly interested in auctioning studio pottery, Scandinavian furniture, lighting, sculpture and design classics covering all the influential movements over the past 150 years.
Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) for Venini 'Kukinto'
Sold for £1,400 plus BP
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A Danish Jorgen Baekmark for FDB Mobler J82 oak lounge chair c.1963
Sold for £950 plus BP
Monica Guggisberg (b.1955) and Philip Baldwin (b.1947) for Venini ‘Colorado's
Railway poster East Coast Havens Suffolk 'Grain Ships on the Orwell' by Frank Mason
Sold for £2,800 plus BP
Sold for £1,200 plus BP
A Bitossi Ceramiche pottery 'Gatto' model of a cat c.1960s
Sold for £480 plus BP Laurence Stephen Lowry RA (British 1887-1976) 'Huddersfield' limited edition print
Sold for £2,400 plus BP
A rare Sèvres Art Deco porcelain 'Athletisme' vase decorated with designs by Gaston Goor (1902-1977)
Tom Merrifield (Australian born 1932) 'Harlequin'
A Clarice Cliff 'Marigold' pattern baluster vase
Sold for £6,000 plus BP
Sold for £1,500 plus BP
Sold for £2,400 plus BP
Collectables
Our expert team are able to provide detailed sales advice on a number of specialist fields including: Scientific Instruments, Entertainment Memorabilia, Transport and Railwayana, Coins & Medals, Books and Manuscripts and Antique Toys.
An enamelled iron street sign for Abbey Road NW8
Sold for £30,000 plus BP
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An Art Deco 1930s 'Playball' amusement pinball coin repeat machine
A Golden Ticket and Wonka Bar from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Sold for £650 plus BP
Sold for £13,000 plus BP
A rare silver suffragette Hunger Strike medal and a fascinating archive of letters
Sold for £40,000 plus BP
A late 18th century Irish brass cased pocket sundial compass by Lynch, Dublin
A London Underground Oxford Circus enamel 'bullseye' roundel sign
Sold for £1,500 plus BP
Sold for £2,400 plus BP A pair of C. W. Dixey & Sons tortoiseshell spectacles made for Sir Winston Churchill
Sold for £6,000 plus BP
An interesting brass 12-inch sextant by Jesse Ramsden bearing name plate Duke of Clarence
Sold for £18,500 plus BP
A rare gold Hong Kong presentation medal for services during the 1894 plague
Sold for £21,000 plus BP
Valuations for Insurance and Probate
A pair of French Art Deco diamondset ear clips attributed to Cartier
Sold for £23,000 plus BP
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Valuation
Insurance
Our team of experts cover a wide range of genres from paintings to jewellery, and we offer a completely free auction valuation service. These appraisals can be carried out by appointment in our consignment offices, and we are also available to visit estates and homes for larger consignments or collections. In addition, we hold a number of valuation days across the South East. Our forthcoming valuation days can be viewed on our website, or email us directly for advice.
We are able to offer a full insurance valuation service. We can arrange for a valuer to visit your home for larger items or collections or, for smaller items such as jewellery and watches, our offices are open by appointment for you to visit. Our valuations are completed with the utmost discretion. We pride ourselves on honesty and transparency and we will always agree our terms with you in advance.
Probate At Catherine Southon Auctioneers & Valuers we are able to offer a full probate valuation service. We understand that organising the estate of a close family member or friend can be a worrying and difficult time. Our expert team work closely with executors and solicitors to guarantee a highly professional service in a prompt sensitive manner. We provide our clients with a written HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) compliant valuation report in accordance with Section 160 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984.
This appraisal is based upon an open market assessment of current auction values. As auctioneers we are experts in antiques, silver, jewellery and fine art. Should beneficiaries choose to auction items from the estate, our team can assist with a complete sales service, from individual items to complete house clearances. For further information or advice please call our valuations team for assistance.
29 We were delighted with the service received from Catherine and her team, when we invited them to assess and sell some of the contents of my late father’s house. One member of staff, who visited the house, provided a concise and clear assessment of each item, which was followed up with a written report. In addition, he identified some additional items of interest which were added to the consignment. Their carrier service was professional, the items were well presented, and we were delighted with the results of the auction. We are happy to recommend Catherine and her team and will certainly look to use their services in the future. Mr & Mrs V
Clockwise from bottom: A Georgian cluster pendant
Sold for £5,000 plus BP It has been an absolute pleasure having the privilege to get to know Catherine Southon over the last few years. I cannot express just how kind, thoughtful, respectful and caring both Catherine and the rest of her team were when they first came to value my late mother's belongings. As soon as we met her, we had no doubt that she was the right person to assist our family with the sale of some beautiful and very sentimental family heirlooms. Catherine is such a professional, she has incredible attention to detail she really knows her antiques and jewellery inside-out. Catherine worked so hard on our behalf to ensure that the items we entrusted her to sell at her auction house were sold for the best possible price. I feel very fortunate to have had the privilege of Catherine's expertise and cannot thank her and her team enough for their excellent work and professionalism. Caroline J
A 4.18ct diamond single stone
Sold for £10,000 plus BP An early Victorian diamond rivière necklace
Sold for £47,000 plus BP An emerald and diamond-set ring
Sold for £5,500 plus BP A 4.92ct diamond single stone
Sold for £17,000 plus BP A fire opal and diamond-set pendant and chain
Sold for £3,000 plus BP
Catherine Southon Auctioneers & Valuers General enquiries: info@catherinesouthon.co.uk www.catherinesouthon.co.uk An impressive diamond rivière necklace
Published: 2022
Sold for £22,000 plus BP