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Lace Bobbins - twenty seven comprising sixteen wooden examples, including two spot inscribed 'Mercy'
Lace Bobbins - twenty seven comprising sixteen wooden examples, including two spot inscribed 'Mercy' and 'My Love' last as symbol, and eleven bone...
A 19th century clear glass lace makers lamp the ball top on a hollow stem with curved handle, the
A 19th century clear glass lace makers lamp the ball top on a hollow stem with curved handle, the domed base with folded foot, 27cm high
Two 19th century glass lace makers lamps comprising a blue glass ball on turned wooden pedestal
Two 19th century glass lace makers lamps comprising a blue glass ball on turned wooden pedestal and circular base, 14cm, and another the ball top ...
Lace bobbins, thirteen comprising nine bone examples all inscribed, Sweet Kitty/Dear Sarah/Kiss Me
Lace bobbins, thirteen comprising nine bone examples all inscribed, Sweet Kitty/Dear Sarah/Kiss Me Quick/My Dear/George Barbey 1834/John Bunyan/Th...
A continental gilt metal and micro mosaic scent bottle, circa 1870, the oval gilt body set to one
A continental gilt metal and micro mosaic scent bottle, circa 1870, the oval gilt body set to one side with a micro mosaic panel of a classical r...
Two Victorian scent bottles comprising a cut glass example in a ruby and yellow overlay, ball form
Two Victorian scent bottles comprising a cut glass example in a ruby and yellow overlay, ball form silver screw cover for Birmingham 1884, by 'Co...
Four 19th glass scent bottles comprising a blue glass example of octagonal section, hinged silver
Four 19th glass scent bottles comprising a blue glass example of octagonal section, hinged silver cover with internal stopper to one end, a screw ...
Four late 19th Century/early 20th Century scent bottles, comprising a ruby glass example of octagonal section with gilded circles, hinged gilt bra...
Five glass scent bottles comprising a Georgian cut glass example of oval pointed form with silver
Five glass scent bottles comprising a Georgian cut glass example of oval pointed form with silver screw cover complete with internal stopper, 12c...
Five larger format scent bottles comprising a globular cut glass example with hinged silver cover,
Five larger format scent bottles comprising a globular cut glass example with hinged silver cover, hinge intact but pin broken, internal stopper,...
A mixed lot comprising a miniature tin paint box, 7cm, a carved wooden pipe as a bull's head, five
A mixed lot comprising a miniature tin paint box, 7cm, a carved wooden pipe as a bull's head, five folding pocket knives one in the form of a ladi...
A mixed lot brooches and similar items comprising a continental silver brooch of a stag, 5.5cm, a
A mixed lot brooches and similar items comprising a continental silver brooch of a stag, 5.5cm, a Celtic style silver brooch, an agate brooch, sev...
A mixed lot comprising a miniature Fry's Chocolate sweet tin in the form of a mantel clock, 8cm, a
A mixed lot comprising a miniature Fry's Chocolate sweet tin in the form of a mantel clock, 8cm, a Lifebuoy Soap miniature First Aid Set with cont...
A mixed lot comprising a coquilla egg and two other pieces, a silk printing block , 11.5cm, an
A mixed lot comprising a coquilla egg and two other pieces, a silk printing block , 11.5cm, an engine turned ivory circular box 3cm, three small v...
A pair of 19th Century well carved Dieppe ivory figures of a fisherman and companion, in traditional
A pair of 19th Century well carved Dieppe ivory figures of a fisherman and companion, in traditional costume each holding a ring of fish, on cante...
A mid 19th Century maroon leather rectangular purse/ wallet, with elaborate gilt tooling and
A mid 19th Century maroon leather rectangular purse/ wallet, with elaborate gilt tooling and colour onlays, gilt engraved catch, blue silk two poc...
Two 19th Century mother of pearl handled seals, in the style of Palais Royal, one with brass mount
Two 19th Century mother of pearl handled seals, in the style of Palais Royal, one with brass mount the other silver, 7.2 and 7.7cm. (2)
Two 19th Century mother of pearl handled seals, in the style of Palais Royal, one carved as a
Two 19th Century mother of pearl handled seals, in the style of Palais Royal, one carved as a clenched fist, 6cm., the other with inset gold shiel...
An early 19th Century French oval ivory box, the cover inset with a painted panel of a young girl
An early 19th Century French oval ivory box, the cover inset with a painted panel of a young girl and child within an engraved silver mount, 5.5cm...
A tortoiseshell box and two 19th Century painted ivory boxes, the first of circular form with gilt
A tortoiseshell box and two 19th Century painted ivory boxes, the first of circular form with gilt mounts, 6.5cm. diameter, and two ivory circular...
A 19th Century tortoiseshell and white metal folding lorgnette, 11.5cm. closed.
An Edwardian leather cased hair ornament, the rectangular red leather case velvet and silk lined and
An Edwardian leather cased hair ornament, the rectangular red leather case velvet and silk lined and named for 'Gowland Bros', feather plume with ...
A mid 19th Century ivory fan, the front guard carved with a young woman carrying a sheath of corn
A mid 19th Century ivory fan, the front guard carved with a young woman carrying a sheath of corn over a vacant shield, flowers and a bird, 21.5cm...
Two 19th Century fans, comprising an example with painted and pierced mother of pearl guards and
Two 19th Century fans, comprising an example with painted and pierced mother of pearl guards and pierced sticks, the leaf printed to one side with...
Three early 20th Century fans, comprising a white ostrich folding fan with tortoiseshell guards
Three early 20th Century fans, comprising a white ostrich folding fan with tortoiseshell guards and sticks, 32cm., in cardboard box, a black lace ...
Three 19th Century fans, comprising a mid 19th Century example with figural carved and pierced ivory
Three 19th Century fans, comprising a mid 19th Century example with figural carved and pierced ivory guards and sticks, the leaf painted with thre...
Two late 18th Century oval enamel patch boxes, comprising an example inscribed 'When This You Fee
Two late 18th Century oval enamel patch boxes, comprising an example inscribed 'When This You Fee Remember Me' around a bust portrait of a woman, ...
Two late 18th Century oval enamel patch boxes, comprising an elongated oval example depicting a
Two late 18th Century oval enamel patch boxes, comprising an elongated oval example depicting a figure crossing a bridge with rural landscape, int...
Five lady's beadwork exercises and a paper and card fortune teller, the beadwork comprising a pair
Five lady's beadwork exercises and a paper and card fortune teller, the beadwork comprising a pair of trellis work slippers each inscribed in ink ...
A fine late 19th century ivory and shibayama card case of rectangular form, one side with flowering branches in carved mother of pearl and other m...
A 19th century carved and pierced ivory model of an early steam locomotive fitted as an ink stand,
A 19th century carved and pierced ivory model of an early steam locomotive fitted as an ink stand, on six pierced wheels below intricate fret cut ...
A fine 19th century carved and pierced ivory miniature model of a standing corner cupboard with
A fine 19th century carved and pierced ivory miniature model of a standing corner cupboard with inset mirror back, elaborate fret pierced door an...
An elaborate Persian photograph album, circa 1930, the front cover with a domed oval enamel plaque
An elaborate Persian photograph album, circa 1930, the front cover with a domed oval enamel plaque of a man seated on the ground reading a book, w...
A late 18th century/early 19th century misers purse in the military style in gilt thread with
A late 18th century/early 19th century misers purse in the military style in gilt thread with crimson bands, gold wire slides and ball terminals, ...
An attractive and high quality cased swivel notelet by Collingwood the pink enamel cover with
An attractive and high quality cased swivel notelet by Collingwood the pink enamel cover with three ivory notelets between gilded covers, in a too...
An attractive early Victorian beadwork bag each side with colourful flowers over a garden scene with
An attractive early Victorian beadwork bag each side with colourful flowers over a garden scene with urn on pedestal, looped lower border, gilded ...
A collection of silver hair ornaments and similar accoutrements probably Dutch, early 19th century, comprising five hair pins four with pierced an...
A Palais Royal style gilt metal opera purse of circular form with leaf pierced panels and tasselled chains, 4.5cm dia
A group of purses and other items mounted on velvet board, comprising a bellow form metal pin
A group of purses and other items mounted on velvet board, comprising a bellow form metal pin cushion with floral painted decoration, 8.5cm, two c...
Two cards one mounted with appendages including purse, notelet, scissors etc, the other with three
Two cards one mounted with appendages including purse, notelet, scissors etc, the other with three fob chains (2)
Three cards, one mounted with an engraved EPNS spectacle case on chains and ring, 26cm and a pince -
Three cards, one mounted with an engraved EPNS spectacle case on chains and ring, 26cm and a pince - nez, one with three Albert chains two with fo...
Purses and bags comprising a knitted miser's purse with carved ivory rings and tassels, 28cm, a
Purses and bags comprising a knitted miser's purse with carved ivory rings and tassels, 28cm, a beadwork purse of festoon form, 34cm, a crochet an...
A mixed lot comprising a glass scent bottle with gilt hinged cover, on chains, 10cm, two small chain
A mixed lot comprising a glass scent bottle with gilt hinged cover, on chains, 10cm, two small chain mesh purses, a whistle and key on leather fob...
A group of boxes and display cases including a pearl inlaid Ottoman box, 34cm, two glazed display
A group of boxes and display cases including a pearl inlaid Ottoman box, 34cm, two glazed display cases and nine others (12)
A silvered brass skirt lifter, of scissor form the circular sliding boss decorated in relief to each
A silvered brass skirt lifter, of scissor form the circular sliding boss decorated in relief to each side with a bird within a wreath, 15cm
A brass skirt lifter of horse shoe form, decorated with leaves marked 'Fyfes ABC Patent - Registered
A brass skirt lifter of horse shoe form, decorated with leaves marked 'Fyfes ABC Patent - Registered Sept. 21 1876', screw mechanism, 7.5cm
A silvered metal skirt lifter, impressed 'The Eureka' with registration kite mark for May 1878
A silvered metal skirt lifter, impressed 'The Eureka' with registration kite mark for May 1878 amid scrolls, the clasp stamped 'Regd. No 8074', 9cm
Two skirt lifters, comprising a suspender, the brass hook with chain to a sprung clip decorated with
Two skirt lifters, comprising a suspender, the brass hook with chain to a sprung clip decorated with scrolls and leaves, 18cm, and a brass unmarke...
Three skirt lifters, comprising a white metal 'Bijou' on blue and brown cord suspension with tassel,
Three skirt lifters, comprising a white metal 'Bijou' on blue and brown cord suspension with tassel, clip 9.5cm, a small white metal tong form exa...
An unusual late 18th Century English enamel miniature tea caddy presumably for a doll, of oval form,
An unusual late 18th Century English enamel miniature tea caddy presumably for a doll, of oval form, the white enamel decorated with flowers and i...
Five 19th Century gilt metal purse mounts and a buckle, the largest purse mount with chains, 13cm (
Five 19th Century gilt metal purse mounts and a buckle, the largest purse mount with chains, 13cm (6)
An 18th Century tortoiseshell and gold pique folding knife, probably from an etui, scimitar style
An 18th Century tortoiseshell and gold pique folding knife, probably from an etui, scimitar style blade, 7cm closed
A 19th Century continental silver posy holder, lattice work body below a leaf border, on a scrolling
A 19th Century continental silver posy holder, lattice work body below a leaf border, on a scrolling stem, 11cm
Lady's crafts and amusements, comprising an early 19th century face screen, the velvet panel painted
Lady's crafts and amusements, comprising an early 19th century face screen, the velvet panel painted with flowers and leaves on a spiral turned iv...
Bristol card work, comprising an inscribed stamp purse, 6.2cm, an alphabet sampler, 9.2cm, and eight
Bristol card work, comprising an inscribed stamp purse, 6.2cm, an alphabet sampler, 9.2cm, and eight book marks, one unworked (...
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 early 19th Century carved ivory portrait roundel, head and shoulders of a young man with well
An early 19th Century carved ivory portrait roundel, head and shoulders of a young man with well carved curled hair, on a black ground, in turned ...
A tin 'Magic Lantern' and a selection of slides comprising 'All British T Series' - Cinderella (
A tin 'Magic Lantern' and a selection of slides comprising 'All British T Series' - Cinderella (12) / New Testament Series 2 No. 165 (12)/ Red Ri...
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