Sunday 9th November
Welcome to John Rolfe Auctions, a new saleroom based in Tetbury, Gloucestershire which was started by auctioneer John Rolfe in 2022.
Hello, my name is John. Having spent a lifetime in the antique trade (son of a dealer), the last 20 years I have been working up from a porter to head valuer and auctioneer. Now with my experience from shop floor to top table I feel ready and rather excited about this independent venture.
I have worked in all areas of antiques, design and collectables. Being head valuer one has to be able to spot quality across the board. We will certainly be able to assist in any area whether it be:
Jewellery - Silver - Watches - Clocks - Modern Art & Design - Decorative Arts - Pictures & Paintings - Asian art - Ceramics - Glass…
To me it is important that an auction house is as accessible as possible. Be gone the days of the pompous auctioneer in his bow tie and monocle, antiques and collecting should be for all. I want to keep hold of the traditional values that I hold so dear but welcome the modern advances that continue to revolutionise the industry.
The things I pride myself on are honesty, service and quality. If we can provide you with those things and perhaps a smile then I will be completely content.
See you at the sale.
Bespoke 19th century Fairground steam powered confectioners vendor cart, to make ice cream and popcorn, fully restored with boiler certificate, the cart labelled James Heal of Halifax, the copper boiler with label for 'Ewarts, Victor Geyser'. Red painted steel frame, H 201 x L 175cm
about Lot 251
Set of ten 20th century iron Arras style chairs with scrolling slatted seats and backs, raised on hoof feet, H 69cm x W 44cm x D 50cm (10)
about Lot 14
Vintage Romany Gypsy caravan bow top wagon, with original decorative paintwork and fitted interior with stove, seating with Welsh blanket upholstery and raised bed
about Lot 1
Exceptional Mid-Century 1950's Chantal Meteor 200 vinyl Jukebox, often described as the Holy Grail of the Jukebox world, this particular model being manufactured by Chantal Ltd, a division of Frenchay Products in Bristol between 1959 and 1961, a scarce and hard to find model with very few examples being produced during the two short years of production, together with large quantity of associated vinyl records
about Lot 316
Coalbrookdale - Antique 'Nasturtium' pattern cast iron garden bench with slatted seat, H 90cm x W 180cm x D 53cm
about Lot 104
Dame Lucie Rie (1902-1995) - stoneware bowl with blue glazed interior, embossed monogram to base, h 9cm x dia 15.5cm
about Lot 252
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) Marilyn Monroe, published by Sunday B. Morning, signed and numbered to verso 163/200, screenprint, 91cm x 91cm, unframed
about Lot 522
Keith Hope Shackleton (British, 1923-2015) study of a Buffalo ridden by egret and oxpeckers, signed and dated, oil on board, 60cm x 43cm, framed
about Lot 499
Good quality pair of terracotta urns with classical maiden mask detail, floral swags and darted rims, raised on square cut plinths with fielded panels and fluted socles, H 143cm x W 84cm (2)
about Lot 236
Victorian bronze water fountain with embossed acanthus leaf and foliate detail, spiralled reeded column, raised on scrolled supports, H 195cm x W 100cm
about Lot 7
