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Lot 392
dating: circa 1900 provenance: Madura Island Scarce, straight, double-edged blade with rounded support at the centre, the first part made of silver, finely engraved with floral motifs and featuring a six-point star; the second part made of pamor. Mendak with three rows of diamond-cut stones, the wider one with eighteen stones, the others with ten and twelve stones. Selut made of smooth, red (crimson gold?), metallic sheet. Ivory grip carved with floral motifs. Fine scabbard with wooden wrangka, finely carved; a relieved knightly order at the front featuring a pronged, crowned cross surmounted by the Dutch crown, a bow and held by a dragon and a Pegasus; featuring a monogram surmounted by the Dutch crown and surrounded by a trophy of arms and cannons ("W" probably stands either for William III or Wilhelmina of the Netherlands); the border carved with leaves. Scarce pendok made of yellow, gilt plating provided with darker, gilt plating decorations (small missing parts) at the edges, pierced and engraved with floral motifs, the chape with small knuckle guard.An European businessman bought this kris (together with lot N° 393) in Saurebaya or in Madura from a creditor who declared that about fifteen years before both daggers were from the property of the "sultan of Madoera". After buying them, the businessman asked for an estimate of the kris (in Madura or in Surabaya) and discovered that the Kris features a 18-carat gilt plating pendok, 14-carat gilt plating decorations on the pendok (and probably on the Selut), ivory grip, three rows of diamonds at the Mendak, and also that the first part of the blade is made of solid silver. The estimate confirmed also that - based on its quality and decorations - the kris was from the property of the sultan. Then the kris was shown to other collectors too, and they confirmed this estimate. Both the kris and its estimate are well-described in a letter the businessman wrote to his family in 1920's to tell them about his journey. A copy of the letter (written in Italian) can be seen on request. The "Carte des pavillons, en usage chez les differerents peuples des Indes-Orientales Neerlandaises", commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of foreign affairs and dated 1865, can feature also four flags of Madura (it wasa Dutch colony at that time) indicated as "MADOERA Sultan", the first one depicting the arms of the Sumenep Sultan (a heraldic shield surmounted by the Dutch crown, held by a dragon and a pegasus, featuring a bow at the bottom), very similar to this kris, which however has the order in place of the shield. The "W" monogram at the back (standing for William III or Wilhelmina of the Netherlands) places the kris between the second half of the XIX Century and the beginning of the XX. A wonderful dagger, worthy of a sultan and of important, historical value. This one and the other items presented in this collection were collected by an European businessman during his trip to India, in the Dutch Indies to Batavia (Java) and in the Far East, between 1920 and 1921. The documents provided by his heirs allowed to retrace some of the stops he made during his journey, among them (approximately in chronological order): Batavia (Jakarta) and Surabaya, Madura, Sumatra, Singapore, Penang, Rangoon, Kolkata, Bombay, and probably Colombo (Ceylon), Shanghai and Hongkong too. All these pieces had always belonged to his family and now, for the first time, almost a century later, they are presented to the public and sold by auction. dimensions: length 41,2 cm.
Lot 424
dating: 19th Century provenance: East Asia Body of circular section, very rounded. The external surface featuring a large strip with decorations depicting several embossed, high-relieved figures dressed in different ways; some of them dancing, the others armed with bow and lance, one figure represents a Kinnara (half-man, half-bird). The upper and the lower band decorated with floral motifs.This item, together with the others from this collection, were collected by an European businessman during his journey through India, the Dutch Indies and Batavia (Java) and the Far East between 1920 and 1921. All these items had always belonged to his family and now, for the first time after a century, they are presented to the public and and sold by auction. The European businessman took a picture of this item right after buying it - a copy of the picture can be provided on request. dimensions: height 15 cm.
Lot 143
dating: second quarter of the 18th Century provenance: Germany Strong, iron bow without rope; wooden tiller, enlarged at the centre, iron nut and mounts partually carved with floral motifs, folding sight, iron pommel, safety lock.Illustrated in "The Abildgaard Collection", Davantier, 2009, paged 216/217 with text. dimensions: length 77 cm.
Lot 615
A fine, recent low angle Irish pattern chariot plane stamped R.S. (Roger Smeaton) 9" x 1 5/8" in brass with inset steel sole and adjustable skew mouth and with ebony infill and wedge held by cupids bow brass bridge, beautifully engraved o/a with foliate designs by Peter de Vine of Sheffield F
Lot 520
HEADING!!!!!!!!!!!! The following 13 lots are from the workshop of Bill Carter the renowned manufacturer of hand made planes in Leicestershire. A d/t soled bronze mitre plane by BILL CARTER 6 1/2" x 2" with protruding toe and heel and cupids bow decoration to the top edges of the plane and fancy burr boxwood infill and scrolled wedge N
Lot 73
A 19th century mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers, the moulded top over three long graduated drawers with turned knobs on turned legs, h. 89 cm, w. 108 cm, d. 56 cm CONDITION REPORT: Marks to top, small piece of veneer missing. Quantity of moulding missing. Damage to two knobs some damage to cock beading. Legs loose. General wear and tear
Lot 44
A late Georgian bow fronted mahogany and line inlaid corner enclosed basin stand, the lift up top enclosing circular hole to hold a basin with four other holes above a cupboard door with brass axe-head handle above a single central drawer on three square section splayed legs joined by a board T stretcher, h. 82 cm, w. 70 cm CONDITION REPORT: Some water marks. One knob missing. General wear and tear
Lot 35
A 20th century burr walnut bow fronted chest of drawers, the book matched veneer, crossbanded and cavetto moulded top above four graduated drawers with brass handles and escutcheons on a shaped apron on cabriole legs with shell carving to the knees, h. 130 cm, w. 93 cm, d. 57 cm CONDITION REPORT: General wear and tear. Width at back 93.5 cm
Lot 5
An Edwardian fiddle back mahogany and marquetry oval tray with wave gallery and brass handles, the sunburst central lozenge surrounded by floral motifs and swags highlighted with ink decoration, w. 60 cm, d. 40 cm CONDITION REPORT: Slight bow to tray. Gallery splitting in places. Some chipping where gallery meets base. General wear and tear
Lot 22
A Regency mahogany and ebony line inlaid tea table, the fold over top supported with a single gate action above an inlaid frieze on square section tapering legs, h. 73 cm, w. 92 cm. d. 45 cm CONDITION REPORT: Slight bow to top. Veneer cracking and coming off in places. Small losses to banding. General wear and tear
Lot 41
A Victorian walnut ebonised and inlaid credenza with brass mounts, the top over line inlaid and marquetry frieze above a central door with vase motif and line inlay flanked by bow glazed doors on a chamfered plinth with turned stump feet, h. 106 cm, w. 148 cm, d. 36 cm CONDITION REPORT: Small repair to top. Most of brass moulding missing to bottom of frieze. Brass moulding missing on the bottom of the central door panel. General wear and tear
Lot 28
A Victorian mahogany bow front chest of drawers, with two over three graduated drawers, the cock beaded drawers having turned mahogany knobs, on a moulded plinth above turned feet, l. 104 cm, w. 111 cm, d. 55 cm CONDITION REPORT: Water damage and fading to top. Small loss of cock beading. One knob broken. General wear and tear
Lot 1508
Charlie Bears - Handmade Quality Teddy Bears. All Designed by Isabelle Lee ( 4 ) In Total. 1/ Buddy, Number 1338 of 3000. 13.5 Inches, Complete with Tags - Bell. 2/ Mia, Code 35690, 13.5 Inches High, Complete with Label and Tags. 3/ Nora, Code CB10434, Complete with Tags and Label. 14 Inches High. 4/ Whoopsie Daisy, Complete with Tags and Label, Heart Shaped Pendant and Bow Tie, 16 Inches In Length. All The Bears are In Excellent Condition, Well Looked After.
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