We are delighted to present our next Oak Interiors auction at our Stowmarket saleroom. This auction sees 442 lots devoted to antique oak furniture, early carved woodwork and the furnishings of the historic British interior. It also includes The Banks Collection Part II, A Private Collection of Pewter and a lovely collection of Weathervanes.

Highlights include a James I oak and inlaid tester bed, circa 1610, an Elizabethan polychrome figure circa 1580-90, a medieval oak and ironbound coffer and a pair of George III gilt gesso and limewood figures on plinth stands. The sale also features a Commonwealth period child’s high chair of circa 1650, a 17th century verdure tapestry depicting a foliate landscape with castles, and a pair of Queen Anne/George I carved stone gargoyle water spouts.

Furniture forms the backbone of the sale, with 154 lots ranging from a Charles I fourposter bed and a Charles II refectory table to a George II oak longcase clock by James Gandy of Cockermouth and a set of six early 18th century joined oak chairs from Cumbria. Carved panels, figures and architectural elements are also well represented, including Tudor Gothic tracery panels, a 16th century Green Man panel, and a 17th century oak food cupboard.

A collection of 146 lots of pewter and metalwork includes Georgian measures, tankards and wine funnels alongside a rare Charles II pewter wrigglework footed tazza of circa 1685 and an Elizabeth I bronze mortar by Henry Oldfield II of Nottingham. The sale further includes paintings, ceramics, carpets, clocks, mirrors and books.

Viewing is taking place at our Stowmarket saleroom on:

Monday 18 May, 9am – 5pm
Tuesday 19 May, 9am – 5pm
Wednesday 20 May, 9am – 5pm
and on the morning of the auction from 9am