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A group of 17th to 20th century lace, including Flemish, Milanese and Honiton Including two lengths of Milanese edging, totalling 235 x 12cm; a Fl...
Two Stanhopes comprising a turned bone combination dip pen/paper knife (single view - Le Madeleine) 22.5cm, and a bog oak pig charm (four views - ...
A fish from Stanhope folding pocket knife, (six views - Memory of Margate), the scales decorated
A fish from Stanhope folding pocket knife, (six views - Memory of Margate), the scales decorated as a fish with damage to each side of eye, tip of...
An 18th Century or earlier ivory comb, the semi-circular comb with floral carved border below a
An 18th Century or earlier ivory comb, the semi-circular comb with floral carved border below a figure of a standing horse, tail lacking, 5.5cm hi...
An 18th Century tortoiseshell comb in silver filigree frame, the 'D' shaped comb lacking one
An 18th Century tortoiseshell comb in silver filigree frame, the 'D' shaped comb lacking one tooth, the silver frame decorated to one side in fili...
Two boxwood tailors' rules, one 24ins and curved to one end, the other 21ins and stamped ÒVincents
Two boxwood tailors' rules, one 24ins and curved to one end, the other 21ins and stamped ÒVincents New Square R.No 473792Ó ...
A 19th Century enamel box in the form of a triform hat, the bowl painted with a bird and flowering
A 19th Century enamel box in the form of a triform hat, the bowl painted with a bird and flowering branch, the brim with insects, the underside br...
Two early 19th Century scent bottle or similar containers comprising an enamel cylinder example with
Two early 19th Century scent bottle or similar containers comprising an enamel cylinder example with screw cover painted with bands of green leave...
Two notelets comprising a 19th Century ivory example of swivel form the covers inlaid with silver
Two notelets comprising a 19th Century ivory example of swivel form the covers inlaid with silver dots, 8cm and a papier mache book form example t...
Three lucets and two tatting-pins on chains, comprising two ivory 19th Century lucets and a wooden
Three lucets and two tatting-pins on chains, comprising two ivory 19th Century lucets and a wooden example, largest 8.5cm, the gilt metal tatting ...
An 18th Century English silver small spice box or pomander of pear-shaped form with a scroll
An 18th Century English silver small spice box or pomander of pear-shaped form with a scroll cartouche initialled 'SW', a holy figure and other en...
A late 19th Century twin cage reel and adjustable wood winder with table clamp base, 64.5cm closed
A late 19th Century twin cage reel and adjustable wood winder with table clamp base, 64.5cm closed
Purses and related items comprising a wooden thimble-shaped purse mould or Moule Turc, 8cm, a
Purses and related items comprising a wooden thimble-shaped purse mould or Moule Turc, 8cm, a continental silver purse clasp, 7.5cm, another in wh...
Two mid-19th Century posy holders comprising a pierced silver example with glass stem and metal
Two mid-19th Century posy holders comprising a pierced silver example with glass stem and metal terminal, 11.5cm and an elaborate gilt metal jewel...
A good mother of pearl and gilt metal mounted Palais Royal diary/notelet the cover with gold
A good mother of pearl and gilt metal mounted Palais Royal diary/notelet the cover with gold shield cartouche and engraved 'Recverdo' with gilt me...
A 19th Century tortoiseshell and gilt metal notelet book the cover with gold cartouche within
A 19th Century tortoiseshell and gilt metal notelet book the cover with gold cartouche within flowers and scrolls, ivory silk lining, pencil closu...
A Georgian ivory toothpick box of navette form the hinged cover with central hair memorium with a
A Georgian ivory toothpick box of navette form the hinged cover with central hair memorium with a diamond set bow under glass in a gilt frame with...
A 19th Century French ivory fan, the sticks carved with harlequin type figures over flowers and
A 19th Century French ivory fan, the sticks carved with harlequin type figures over flowers and geometric bands, the interior carved with a female...
A 19th Century 'apprentice' mahogany chest of two short and two long drawers each with shield from
A 19th Century 'apprentice' mahogany chest of two short and two long drawers each with shield from escutcheon, on bracket apron feet, brass knob h...
A late 19th Century Sheraton style bijouterie table, satinwood and mahogany with various inlays, the
A late 19th Century Sheraton style bijouterie table, satinwood and mahogany with various inlays, the hinged glazed rectangular top within an inlai...
Purses and bags - a 19th Century blue velvet purse decorated with steel beads, 15 x 9cm, two
Purses and bags - a 19th Century blue velvet purse decorated with steel beads, 15 x 9cm, two beadwork bags, a gilt wire embroidered bag, and a ret...
Waxers and emeries comprising a waxer made from two bone circular buttons, 1.7cm, a disc form wooden
Waxers and emeries comprising a waxer made from two bone circular buttons, 1.7cm, a disc form wooden example, another, a disc form bone emery and ...
An attractive Victorian parasol, the lace shade on a rosewood spiral twist handle with open handle
An attractive Victorian parasol, the lace shade on a rosewood spiral twist handle with open handle below a matching top mount, 82cm
An early 19th Century silver gilt filigree work card case of rectangular form the whole in scrolling
An early 19th Century silver gilt filigree work card case of rectangular form the whole in scrolling quill work each side with a shield cartouche ...
A Victorian gilded metal skirt lifter the ball form mount to an alternate solid and open link
A Victorian gilded metal skirt lifter the ball form mount to an alternate solid and open link chain the clip of ball and dome form, marked with th...
Three 19th Century toothpick boxes comprising an ivory example of slightly curved rectangular
Three 19th Century toothpick boxes comprising an ivory example of slightly curved rectangular form, the basket weave top set with gold pins, 6cm, ...
Two 19th Century Palais Royal seals comprising a lyre and leaf carved example, chip or natural fault
Two 19th Century Palais Royal seals comprising a lyre and leaf carved example, chip or natural fault to handle, the white metal mount initialled '...
A Palais Royal magnifying glass, the mother of pearl carved handle inset to one side with a silver
A Palais Royal magnifying glass, the mother of pearl carved handle inset to one side with a silver shield the gilded mount below a 5cm dia lens, i...
Two purses comprising a silver chain example the clasp decorated in the Art Nouveau style with
Two purses comprising a silver chain example the clasp decorated in the Art Nouveau style with female heads, 10cm and a tortoiseshell example one ...
A mixed lot comprising a gilt metal and tortoiseshell lorgnette, 14cm, a Japanese horn comb and hair
A mixed lot comprising a gilt metal and tortoiseshell lorgnette, 14cm, a Japanese horn comb and hair pin both with gilt metal mounts contained in ...
A late 19th Century fan, the guards and sticks pierced and engraved with leaves and flowers overlaid
A late 19th Century fan, the guards and sticks pierced and engraved with leaves and flowers overlaid in gilt, the leaf in lace with birds, leaves ...
Two late 19th Century/early 20th Century fans, comprising an example with plain mother of pearl
Two late 19th Century/early 20th Century fans, comprising an example with plain mother of pearl sticks and guards to a floral lace leaf, stained t...
A good 19th Century Dieppe carved ivory letter knife, the handle and mount intricately carved with
A good 19th Century Dieppe carved ivory letter knife, the handle and mount intricately carved with basket weave and flowers, 26cm
A good mid-19th Century Chinese carved ivory seal handle pierced and carved with flowers and leaves,
A good mid-19th Century Chinese carved ivory seal handle pierced and carved with flowers and leaves, the chased silver mount with cornelian seal o...
A set of three 19th Century ivory bottle tickets, Brandy, Whiskey, Hollands each on a brass wire
A set of three 19th Century ivory bottle tickets, Brandy, Whiskey, Hollands each on a brass wire loop, one stained, 7.5cm
A pair of Dieppe carved ivory figures of male and female fisher folk in traditional costume, each
A pair of Dieppe carved ivory figures of male and female fisher folk in traditional costume, each with a ring of fish, legs repaired, 7.5cm high ...
Two 19th Century carved ivory vinaigrettes or pomanders one of squat bottle form, the other of box
Two 19th Century carved ivory vinaigrettes or pomanders one of squat bottle form, the other of box form, both with cloute decoration, 4cm dia and ...
Four 19th Century ivory vinaigrettes and a container comprising a disc form floral example with
Four 19th Century ivory vinaigrettes and a container comprising a disc form floral example with central initials, 4cm, another of egg form, anothe...
Two 19th Century swivel form notelets comprising a silver example the covers decorated with cherubs collecting fruit and gardening, Birmingham 189...
Two 19th Century swivel form mother of pearl notelets comprising an example with leaf engraved
Two 19th Century swivel form mother of pearl notelets comprising an example with leaf engraved borders and titled to one side 'Souvenir', 6.5cm, t...
A knot work Tabako-Ire (tobacco pouch) decorated with a dragon amid clouds, dragon clasp below an
A knot work Tabako-Ire (tobacco pouch) decorated with a dragon amid clouds, dragon clasp below an ojime to eighteen chains and a carved boxwood ne...
A collection of hat pins comprising four 9ct gold ball form examples, three others one in floral
A collection of hat pins comprising four 9ct gold ball form examples, three others one in floral enamel within a paste set border, and thirteen ot...
A mixed lot comprising a cut glass cornucopia form scent bottle the gilt hinged cover set with
A mixed lot comprising a cut glass cornucopia form scent bottle the gilt hinged cover set with turquoise coloured stones, 11.5cm, a lorgnette with...
A carved ivory trip tych in the 14th Century Gothic style, Paris, 19th Century or earlier, variously
A carved ivory trip tych in the 14th Century Gothic style, Paris, 19th Century or earlier, variously carved with ten religious figures below gothi...
Buttons - a framed display of 100 hunt buttons, gilt and brass, all titled in frame, most 19th
Buttons - a framed display of 100 hunt buttons, gilt and brass, all titled in frame, most 19th Century, frame 52 x 44.5cm
Buttons - a framed display of 100+ including banks, transport, civil defence and related services,
Buttons - a framed display of 100+ including banks, transport, civil defence and related services, prison, museum, post office, including five bad...
Buttons - a framed display of 100 fire service buttons 1947-1994, mostly white metal, frame 52 x
Buttons - a framed display of 100 fire service buttons 1947-1994, mostly white metal, frame 52 x 44cm
Buttons - a framed display of 119 livery and similar, mostly brass or gilt, a few white metal, frame
Buttons - a framed display of 119 livery and similar, mostly brass or gilt, a few white metal, frame 52 x 44cm
Buttons - a framed display of 118 mostly military buttons mostly for cap, most white metal or gilt
Buttons - a framed display of 118 mostly military buttons mostly for cap, most white metal or gilt over brass, frame 38.5 x 37cm
Buttons and badges - a framed display of mostly badges with a few buttons comprising a good selection of war service badges, military and civilian...
Buttons and badges - a framed display 70+ mostly Indian army in brass, ten black Gurkha buttons
Buttons and badges - a framed display 70+ mostly Indian army in brass, ten black Gurkha buttons the badges including Bengal Light Infantry and Ben...
Police badges, medals and buttons - a framed display comprising Tayside Police buckle, Met Police
Police badges, medals and buttons - a framed display comprising Tayside Police buckle, Met Police EIIR helmet plate, whistle, cloak, chain, button...
A fine pair of ivory and shibayama Japanese buttons, late 19th Century, each of square form variously inlaid with a temple bell or similar motif, ...