STUART Bull Auctions is presenting its items for the Christmas auction that will take place on December 21.

They will include a 19th-century alabaster classical statue of Antaeus and Hercules signed Petrilli Firenze, a beautiful early 18th-century silver tankard gilded on the inside, and within our jewellery two sets of stunning natural pearls, one of which the pearls are Tahitian.

A spokesperson added: “Watches include a 1930s 18-carat gold bubble back Rolex, a lovely 18ct gold 19thcentury half hunter gentleman’s pocket watch along with a 19th-century 18ct gold pocket watch, engraved Robert Stephenson, a gift of his affectionate father Dec 1, 1845.

“A lady's 18-carat gold Cartier watch and other exemplary and unique timepieces.

“A first edition Ian Fleming James Bond novels, ‘You Only Live Twice’ and Man with the Golden Gun, and a set of Game of Thrones Whiskeys and other rare wines and champagnes.

“As always, we have some very interesting collectibles, fishing equipment, prints, and jewellery.

“We are truly the auction house to come to with your unique and specialist collections.”