Horns may lock between private and trade buyers over hall stand

Forward for the first of two December auctions is an impressive Victorian hall stand. The mahogany veneered tree sports 11 Highland cow horns with pewter tips. Horns may lock between trade and private buyers for this entrance hall statement piece, with a mere reserve of £75.

A French mid-20th century cast iron stick stand has Victorian style green enamelled faux bamboo detail estimate 85-100

Amongst the many silver items is a 1893 Durban & Co silver pin or card tray depicting Mr Punch painting Mr Toby, which should fetch £70-£90.

An unusual Welsh Dynas Powis & Ceilingite distemper original enamel signs, are both in royal blue, good condition and carry low £45 reserves. A delightful coffee can has worn antique silvering over Britannia metal. The German WMF piece has a stylish handle and art nouveau decoration, having been found in a box of pewter items including a Chris van de Hoef beaker, 19th century measures and an 18th century King’s shilling tankard bearing a Celtic knot Fast and Firm motif with chair back thumb piece lid. All no reserve.

A naive oil-on-board of a bad day at the races depicts a punter leaving with no shoes warrants £40-£80.

A collection of 78rpm records, mostly

Jazz & Soul, will be sure to get feet tapping, along with other LPs, 45s and a selection of record decks. All no reserve.

The furniture section covers most periods, from an 18th century oak wake table, a worn beech butchers block, to mid 20th century furniture including Danish. A barn clearance found a Clements, Newlyn & Co of London oak haberdashery bank of 30 drawers with a tambour base, in sound condition requiring some cosmetic work, which should fetch £300-£500.

A quality solid oak draw leaf table by G Rackstraw of Worcs extends from 4ft 6in to 7ft 6in, which warrants £150-£190, is perfect for the Christmas period, complemented by a set of six oak chairs having lightly distressed leather, estimate £100-£150, and an Ipswich oak court cupboard of good proportions, which should make £80-£100.

Beech Auctions tel:01579 383129 www.beechauctions.co.uk