Results: The Country House Sale - Decorative Objects

On Saturday 15th March, we hosted our prestigious bi-annual Country House Sale at David Duggleby, featuring an exceptional selection of over 450 lots. This carefully curated sale showcased exquisite furniture, fine art, decorative objects and rare antiques, attracting strong interest from collectors and enthusiasts alike.

The day saw intense competition, with many standout lots igniting thrilling bidding battles. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at a selection of the extraordinary items from the sale, ranging from timeless antiques and rare porcelain, to elegant silver pieces, historic textiles and vintage collectables, showcasing the variety and exceptional results that captured the attention of bidders and surpassed all expectations.

Be sure to check out our new blog post for insights into the remarkable results from furniture, Mouseman and clocks, along with beautiful photos of furniture and Yorkshire Oak from before the sale.

Views From The Saleroom

In the image above, we've shared photos from our saleroom, giving you a glimpse of the beautifully presented auction setup. These images showcase a small selection of the exquisite items on display, allowing you to see the remarkable pieces that featured in the sale before they went under the hammer. We also had more items on display in our reception and in our auction room. 

Gold & Silver

Our auction featured a beautiful selection of antique silver and gold treasures, from ornate Victorian trophies to elegant gold cigarette cases, each showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and timeless charm.

_{Above, Left to Right: Lot 1000, Lot 1023, Lot 1001 and Lot 1022.}

Lot 1000, a late Victorian silver 'pineapple' chalice and cover, intricately embossed with stiff leaf and flower head motifs and featuring a gilt interior, sold for £900. This was followed by Lot 1023, a 1920s 9ct gold cigarette case, of rounded square form with an engraved monogram, which achieved £1,700. Lot 1001, a Victorian silver trophy cup or goblet, beautifully detailed with a quatrefoil panel and floral trellis pattern, fetched £600. The standout result came from Lot 1022, an early 20th-century 9ct gold cigarette case, featuring vertical engine-turned decoration and hallmarked Charles S Green & Co Ltd, Birmingham 1935, which sold for an impressive £3,900.

Decorative Objects

This section of the sale featured a remarkable array of historic and decorative pieces, from exquisite 18th-century porcelain to beautifully crafted antiques rich in history.

_{Above, Left to Right: Lot 1088, Lot 1050, Lot 1036 and Lot 1048.}

Lot 1088, a large and impressive 18th-century Meissen dish, beautifully painted with a chinoiserie scene and intricate gilt detailing, achieved an outstanding £6,400. Lot 1050, a George III silk work sampler, meticulously stitched by Mary Iones in 1769 and later completed by her daughter Ann Noble in 1796, sold for £4,900. Meanwhile, Lot 1036, a late 19th/early 20th-century Masonic painted enamel miniature, depicting a symbolic scene within a cut glass starburst frame, fetched £2,100. Another standout was Lot 1048, a Victorian oak Country House domestic post box, featuring a hexagonal domed top and original posting aperture, which found a new home for £3,200.

Royal Worcester Porcelain

We had a stunning selection of Royal Worcester porcelain, featuring beautifully hand-painted plaques and a rare limited-edition mantle clock, each demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship.

_{Above, Left to Right: Lot 1127, Lot 1122 and Lot 1128.}

Lot 1127, an early 20th-century Royal Worcester oval plaque by George Johnson, depicting a farmyard scene with a terrier, cockerel, and chickens, achieved £3,700. Lot 1122, a late 20th-century limited edition Royal Worcester mantle clock, exquisitely hand-painted by Jason Bowman with a still life of fruit, sold for £2,100. The standout was Lot 1128, a turn-of-the-century Royal Worcester plaque by Harry Davis, featuring a rare subject of pigs and piglets at a stone trough, which achieved an impressive £5,400.

Chinese Porcelain

The auction saw stunning results for Chinese porcelain, with collectors eager to secure rare and beautifully crafted pieces spanning centuries of artistry.

_{Above, Left to Right: Lot 1149, Lot 1151, Lot 1150 and Lot 1139.}

Lot 1149, a 19th-century Chinese blue and white jar featuring the Hundred Boys design, a symbol of prosperity and family lineage, sold for £3,000. Lot 1151, a pair of Chinese Kangxi blue and white porcelain vases, beautifully painted with serene outdoor scenes, achieved £4,200. Meanwhile, Lot 1150, a single Kangxi porcelain vase, decorated with elegant figures and bamboo, found a new home for £1,500. Completing this standout selection, Lot 1139, a pair of 20th-century famille verte bottle vases, adorned with vibrant dragons chasing pearls, fetched £2,400.

We've explored the recent strong performance of Chinese porcelain at David Duggleby and Duggleby Stephenson, click here to read our full article on this exciting trend.

View The Sale Results

Keep an eye out for our second feature, where we’ll be sharing the results of the furniture and Yorkshire Oak sections, highlighting more exceptional pieces from the auction.

In the meantime, click the link below to discover the impressive results of the entire sale.