Darwen Woods Pictures

A painting of nearby Sunnyhurst Woods. An original watercolour painting of the 85-acre wooded valley, Sunnyhurst Woods here in Darwen offering scenic walking paths that lead up to Darwen Tower. Circa 1970s. (Signed by a local unlisted artist.) Size 47cm x 39cm.

It is supplemented by a June 2025 picture which was originally photographed and produced by us, of the Sunnyhurst Woods Grade II listed building, park and garden. Size 32.5cm x 23.5cm.

(Guide price for the pictures both together is £45)

Nearby Hoghton Tower Deed and Pictures

Hand written and signed Deed by the 14th Baronet Sir Bernard de Hoghton of Lancashire on the 22nd September 1979. It gives acknowledge to the generous contribution afforded towards the restoration of his tower.
For reasons apparent, the original receiver of this deed is not disclosed.

A Palatine Map of Lancashire

A rare original limited edition map of The County Palatine Lancashire Map - Queen's Silver Jubilee 1952-1977, by the English novelist J. L. Carr.  Number 172 of an edition of 980 maps hand-signed by the novelist and officially produced.

It includes some details of the Duchy and City of Lancaster, and its importance as the then main hub and administrative centre of Lancashire.

Presented in its original frame. Size 41cm x 58cm.

(Guide price £280)

Local Nelson Golf Club Scene

Picture of the local golf club in Nelson, Lancashire (only a few miles from us in Darwen).

The golf course is renowned for its 18-hole moorland course designed by the famous architect Dr. Alister MacKenzie. It's also known for its stunning views overlooking the Pendle countryside.

The picture is an official print of the watercolour painting, hand signed by the listed artist Denis Pannett. Size 46.5 cm x 30cm.

(Guide price £28)

Local Idyllic Saddleworth Village Picture

A rare limited edition print of Dobcross Village in Saddleworth, Oldham (about 27 miles from us) in Greater Manchester, and its famous pub "The Swan" (Oldham town itself is also in the same Oldham district). The picture is by the listed artist Norma Nelson and hand-signed by her. The Grade II listed 1765 country pub is steeped in history. Size 55.5cm x 46.5cm.

(Guide price £35)

Local Beatles Memorabilia on Discs

The historically world famous pop group The Beatles, who were from Liverpool, here in the North West, which is quite local to us (about 40 miles from Darwen).

Shown here is the Legends of Music Beatles memorabilia picture presentation 4 disc set. Size 40.5cm x 33cm. 

(Guide price £25)

This is supplemented by another framed memorabilia picture, which is an official print of the famous group, showing iconic images of their popular achievements. Size 32.5cm x 44.5cm.

(Guide price £12)

The 1992 Star Trek Command insignia badge, in sterling silver and 22 carat gold plated, by Franklin Mint. This is an official replica badge, which officers of the USS Star Ship Enterprise wore on their shirts in the Star Trek film. Comes with its original box and a stand mounted Certificate of Authority (this is one of the twelve different Star Trek insignia).
It has its copyright inscripted on the back of the badge (6.5cm long).
(Badge Guide price £55)

Signed Hollywood Film Star Picture

A rare picture on stretched canvas of the stunning Hollywood film star Kate Beckinsale, signed in print by her.

She has personal and professional links locally with Lancashire and Greater Manchester. Her mother, the actress Judy Loe was born and raised near us in Urmston, Greater Manchester.

Her father Richard Beckinsale originally met her mother in our North West region at Crewe Repertory Theatre in Cheshire in1968 and he had strong links to our region's sports culture, especially as a lifelong Manchester United fan and the memorable passing of their player Sir Bobby Charlton; a trait which Kate has frequently acknowledged.

She and her father starred or performed in many early films across Manchester, including the 1970s sitcom The Lovers, and later dramas such as Heartbeat and The Bill.

Mounted in a modern wooden frame. Size 23cm x 33cm.

(Guide price £18)

Marina Sirtis Signed Cover

A uniquely framed DVD cover hand signed by the Star Trek female star Marina Sirtis, who played Counselor Troi in the Star Trek Generations film, and in all but 2, of the 178 episodes of the famous 7 season Star Trek Next Generation series, where she was one of the main characters.

This DVD cover was obtained from bonafide signature collector A, who purchased it at a Memorabilia event and special Star Trek stall, at the NEC Birmingham on the Saturday 27th November 2004.

(The back of the inside cover of this DVD cover has a unique marking only known to the owner, as a means to prove authenticity for this in particular.) Size 38cm x 30.5cm.

(Guide price £38)

Supplement to this is a picture of Marina Sirtis (third person down) which is a DVD insert leaflet in a clip frame, showing her in the film Star Trek Insurrection, unusually it is titled in Danish where "Indholdsfortegnelse" means List of Contents; the reverse side of which is in English showing the DVD front cover (an indication of the international appeal of the Star Trek films).

The picture also shows popular and famous stars of various Star Trek films and the Next Generation series.
Marina Sirtis has recurring professional links with Manchester near us, with Monopoly Events, Showmasters events and MegaCon Live where she has made public appearances at Star Trek conventions locally.

Famous Portrait Picture Sleeves

Original Cliff Richard portrait 7 inch record vinyl picture sleeves (in a glazed frame). Comes with a folder holding the original single records, including his famous 1963 'Summer Holiday' record. Size 68.5cm x 53cm.

He has had extensive professional links locally in our North West region, with his past close friendship ties with the popular and famous former Liverpool female star Cilla Black, and also with his major performances at the Blackpool Opera House, the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester.

(Guide price £35)

Tracey Austin Photograph

Tracey Austin photo and card in glazed wooden picture frame. Former Tennis World No.1 and youngest ever female US Open Champion at 16 years old, Tracey Austin. Authentic hand-signed card by the tennis player. Obtained from the Emily Barney collection (sold by Christies, Sothebys & Bonhams).

A bespoke picture collection which contains an old sports photo showing Tracey with her brother John Austin, who was also her winning 1980 Wimbledon Mixed Doubles partner. This photo was obtained seperately to supplement the signed card. Size 30cm x 38cm.

(Guide price £38)

Gold Bond Picture

1925 China Government US $50 gold bond certificate with coupons - uncancelled.

Displayed in a gilded frame (the China Republic bond can be easily removed from the frame, as it is not permanently attached). Picture size 35cm x 44cm.

(Guide price £170)

Old GB Stamps Picture

Facsimiles of three rare GB mint stamps of the past. The 1882 £5 orange postage stamp, the 1877-81 £5 telegraph stamp and the 1929 £1 black postage stamp. Presented with an original philatelic etching of the iconic 1882 £5 postage stamp, Southampton postmarked. (We have masked the original stamp colours, notably the £5 stamps, for copy protection reasons.) Size 19.5cm x 15cm.

(Guide price £30)

Vintage Original Painting on Silk

A rare and original, vintage Chinese special watercolour painting on silk. Hand painted and signed by a Chinese artist from Hong Kong in the mid-20th century. It depicts two scholars and a boy and features a dragon in the clouds.

Size 46.5cm x 56.5cm.

(Guide price undisclosed)

Royal Mail Definitive & Regional Stamps

Historic 'Memory Lane' stamps before our present age of barcoded postage stamps!

Royal Mail official 2002 special, limited framed glazed picture of 47 unused UK definitive and regional old postage stamps of 2002 ranging from 1p to £5.

Includes 5 each of 1st, 2nd and Europe E class, non-barcoded old postage stamps. A rare collection, likely to increase in value in the near future. Size 45cm x 48cm.

(Guide price £110)

Millennium Medal Collection

Makers of the Millennium medal collection, uniquely mounted in a glazed wooden picture frame.

The picture has the full collection of 21 medals which were issued in 1999 to mark the new 2000 millennium, depicting innovators from Christopher Columbus to Bill Gates. Size 49.5cm x 40.5cm.

(Guide price £35)

Vintage Picture Mirrors

Original vintage Pears soap and Coca-Cola picture mirrors. Circa 1960s.
The Pears soap mirror has the popular, more rare Daughter of Eve image (other Pears soap mirrors usually have different young ladies).

(Guide price Pears mirror £40, Coca-Cola mirror £30)

Vintage Silk Embroidery

Vintage fine silk, rare Chinese embroidery, specially hand woven in Hong Kong in the mid-20th century. In a silver and gold wooden frame. Size 37cm x 48cm.

(Guide price £110)

Harbour Holiday Resort Scenes

Original oil paintings of harbour holiday resort scenes. All signed by unlisted artists.

The first is size 43cm x 53.5cm.

(Guide price £35)

The second is a set of four smaller oil paintings. Each size is 28cm x 23cm.

(Guide price £80 for the set of 4)

Farm Animals Renowned Artist Painting

Original oil painting Farm Animals by listed and renowned British artist Henry King (1855 - 1924) 8x10" (a rare and particularly sought-after small painting size). In an appropriate bespoke frame for animals in a barn (the picture has been re-framed and re-mounted). Size 33.5cm x 28.5cm.

(Guide price undisclosed)

Handmade Needlepoint Tapestry

Custom handmade needlepoint, rare Chinese signature canvas embroidery tapestry by Jean Smith, and hand signed Jean Smith 2011 on the back of the picture. Size 67.5cm x 43.5cm.

(Guide price £110)

Jigsaw Puzzle Picture

Glazed Jigsaw puzzle rare picture of a Victorian shop historic scene. 56cm x 46cm.

Guide price £25)

Religous Scene Picture

A rare and large, glazed picture of a religious scene of the boy Jesus in a temple. The picture is a very old, hand signed limited edition cardboard print which is signed Hermann Clement 1922 on the bottom right corner.

The back of the picture has a label "Framed By Richard Haworth Ltd (Art Dealer) Fine Art Dealers and Printsellers".

That company was founded in 1948, has now been closed for many years. Size 95cm x 65cm.

(Guide price £95)

Etched Metal Picture

Vintage, etched metal hand made, picture of the 19th Century engraving "The Ferry" by E. Goodall of a Frederick Richard Lee painting. Size 37.5cm x 32.5cm.

(Guide price £20)

Large 'Moorland View'

Fine Art Picture

Extra large, landscape fine art print - "Moorland View". A rare limited edition print signed by Rex N Preston. The picture is presented in a fine art wooden frame. Size 88cm x 48cm.

(Guide price £85)

3D Shadow Box  Pictures

Hand-crafted pictures presented in 3D shadow boxes...

First are a pair of vintage 1989 pictures. They are of hand sculptured miniature ceramic houses. Each picture size is 20.5cm x 15.5cm and 4cm deep.

(Guide price £38 for the pair)

Second is a picture made from various intricate layers of cardboard cut-outs to form a Victorian toy shop scene. Circa mid-20th century. Size 41cm x 36cm.
(Guide price £25)

Next is a picture made from silk cloth artifical roses and petals. Size 22.5cm x 30cm.
(Guide price £20)

Fourth is a bespoke picture of handmade miniature real furnishings, including a small cute teddy bear, a handheld face mask and books near a bedroom window. Size 26cm wide, 31cm high, 6.5cm deep.
(Guide price £25)

Special Handcrafted Pictures

First is a colourful and delightful scenic picture, completely bespoke and handmade. It is made from glittered and coloured plants, beads, small stones, fabric and paper. (Much time and delicate handiwork was used to make it.) Size 30.5cm x 22.5cm.

(Guide price £20)

Next is a bas relief picture handcrafted in Malaysia from Malaysian seashell and seashore pieces and various cuttings. Size 13cm x 43.5cm.
(Guide price £20)

Third is a handcrafted picture of a girl with her unicorn, made from hundreds of coloured beads. Size 30.5cm x 38cm.
(Guide price £25)