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Lot 219
A collection of jewellery to include a 15ct gold citrine and mother of pearl bar brooch, length approx 53mm, total gross weight approx 2.5gms along with an Edwardian peridot and pearl set wire work circular pendant, size 26mm, some pearls deficient and sapphire and pearl set 9ct gold bar brooch, carnelian and 9ct gold pinkie ring, size I1/2, together with a unmarked yellow metal belcher link chain and bangle a/f cut through, assessed as 9ct gold, combined weight approx 19.2gms together with Edwardian gilt metal and paste set bow brooch, gilt geode pendant etc (1 bag)
Lot 256
A 1950's ruby and diamond bow brooch, comprising a central cushion cut ruby 5x6mm, rub over set within an open collet set border of s,mall diamonds with mille grained edge, overlaid to an open wire work bow design, length approx 54mm, pin and roller clasp, unmarked possibly platinum, total gross weight approx 6.7gms Further details: stones present and intact, setting slightly loose to bow, wear and tera commensuarte with age
Lot 3470
A collection of gloves in two boxes, to include leather black gloves, snakeskin, suede, crochet and cloth gloves in candy pink, lilac and cream, brown and cream fabric gloves with decorated seed pearls. Glove dates range from the 1920s to the early 1960s and are short, 3/4 length and wrist length together with a pair of late 1950s gold stiletto with a diamante bow detail and another pair of gold stiletto heels 1950s/60s, a pair of gold sateen with strap and diamante buckle stiletto heels (marked), a pair of strap sandles with 31/2" stacked heel 1950s.
Lot 3475
A dark grey wool trouser suit made by Evangeline Rose with ribbed silk collars and cuffs, early 1990s along with a grey beehive style hat with bow to brim, a lilac Evangeline Rose trouser suit with a bolero jacket, double grey lapels, fully lined with grey silk, a grey pin striped trouser suit by Tommy Nutter, Saville Row, size 10, straight legged trousers and short boxed jacket. A pale grey silk suit with lilac lining and velvet collar and cuffs. (9).
Lot 3478
A strapless boned bottle green velvet evening dress, the front bodice is scooped and gathered, early1950s, a multi coloured chiffon shirt with a tie bow detail at the neckline, flowers and foliage in golds and orange, a red velvet evening dress with metal zip, early 1960s, a early 1950s red swimsuit edged in white piping with a skirt, a grogan wedding dress with puff over sleeves onto straight sleeves, front detail is a large cowled collar with a small tudor collar detail, metal zip (early 1950s), a gold evening dress in satin (calf length) with two bows at the waistline (either side of hips) metal zip (early 1960s), a large cream and gold embossed late 1960s dress (nylon zip) cap sleeves and a matching evening coat with peter pan collar, a duck egg blue 1950s evening dress, the tulle and silver beadwork design in clusters of diamante florets, lace/tulle over collar, high waist fitted bodice with stain ribbon, (stains under the arms), a gold satin short sleeved dress with a bow to each side. (9).
Lot 3503
An early Victorian dress in a tawny/mushroom coloured silk fabric. The dress has a full box pleated skirt, fully lined and one inside pocket. The bodice is attached to the skirt and has full length sleeves with an over layered cap sleeve trimmed with a silk ribbon in burgundy and gold. Hook and eye fastening. The dress is had stitched but shows signs of possible alteration by machine stitching. Four decorative frilled buttons run down right-hand-side of skirt, centre back is decorated with a large bow. (1)
Lot 3506
A crimplene coloured 1970s long dress, a pale grey crimplene 1960s pinafore dress, high waisted with 4 metal button zip front, a green and beige pencil skirt, a long gilet top, late 1960s, a coffee coloured 1960s dress with looped, floral collar and cuffs, maxi length, crimplene dress, v neck onto high rolled collar, embossed bodice, metal zip (1960s), a long quilted laced up dress with floral skirt and sleeves (1960s), a olive coloured cocktail dress with two large buttons at waist, metal zip (1960s), a long mid 1960s dress cream/brown bodice, high waist, scooped neck, metal zip, a cotton brown and white stripped bathing robe, dress jacket in royal blue, jacked has covered buttons with a shift dress by Marie Moore, a pink satin cocktail dress (1960s), a dusky pink lace dress, lace bodice, crepe skirt with bow waist (1950s), a 1950s linen jacket with three buttons on front pocket, 3 silk slips (1940s/50s), a dusky pink 1940s blouse, silver beadwork detail, padded shoulders, metal zip, a crimplene navy dress edged in red piping, double breasted, midi length, a Marks and Spencers blue and green check patterned smock dress, a blush pink short sleeved blouse. (23).
Lot 397
A ladies vintage silver cased marcasite set dress watch, with round silvered dial, Arabic numerals, with decorative bow shaped stone set case and bracelet, later fittings, along with a ladies silver 800 open faced pocket watch with blush dial, numeral markers, decorative foliate case, case approx 37mm, key wind, general condition, watch winds but not ticking, later crown, stones present, scratches and tarnish, pocket watch scratches to glass, dents to case edge wear and tear commensurate with age Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Lot 875
Postcards, Silks, 4 military/patriotic embroidered silk cards with 'His cap giv es good luck' showing a portrait of grey cat with large whiskers and wearing Tommy's hat; 2 black cats either side of umbrella with caption 'Keep Smiling'; also head and shoulders of British soldier facing a butterfly multicoloured bow and captioned 'Thoughts of you'; and finally an aircraft in flight with 'Vers La Victoire' on wings, 1915 in left bottom corner and crossed flags to right (mixed condition)
Lot 957
Postcards, Cinema, a collection of approx. 100 cinema star cards (75 female, 25 male), all published by Ross inc. Al Jolson, Valentino, Fairbanks, Barrymore, Novarro, Dove, Bow, Zarah Leander, Dolores del Rio, Negri, Lye de Putti, Lilian Harvey, Banky, Madge Bellamy, Lucy Doraine etc (mainly gd)
Lot 478
A THREE COLOUR HINGED BANGLE The banded three colour bangle stamped 375, concealed clasp; together with a 9 carat gold bow brooch, London 1973, suspending an associated 9 carat gold Mappin fob watch, Birmingham 1972, Swiss 17 jewel movement Size/dimensions: inner width 5.9cm bangle, 1cm wide; bow brooch 3.3cm wide Gross weight: 33.5 grams
Lot 507
CHARLES OUDIN A FRENCH 18 CARAT GOLD OPEN FACE FOB WATCH, NO. 11241, CIRCA 1810 Movement: Cylinder escapement, three armed flat balance, flat balance spring Case: Gold four piece hinged case, the back cover engraved with foliage, flowers and vacant cartouche, stamped with a poinçon Dial: White Size: 31mm Signed: Cuvette Accessories: 9 carat gold bow brooch, winding key Condition Report: Movement is not currently functioning. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye. Dial appears to be in a generally good condition with no marks visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands show marks and tarnishing when viewed under a x4 loupe. Glass has some scratches and marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case appears to be in good condition with minor scratches and marks. Cuvette stamped with a French eagles head Hinges appear intact. Watch - 23g gross Winding key - 4g, French eagles head mark Bow brooch - 1.8g, marks are clear This lot does not come with box or papers. Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved. If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 394
A DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE BOW BROOCH LONDON 1989 The 9 carat gold brooch set with eight cut diamonds, and step cut sapphires, approximately 0.90 carats total, stamped 17 OF 100 Size/dimensions: 3.9cm wide Gross weight: 6.8 grams Condition Report: minimal wear, the diamonds are bright and lively, sapphires well matched. The brooch fitting in good working order. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 484
A COLLECTION OF 9 CARAT GOLD JEWELLERY Including a spider brooch, Birmingham 1989, with diamond accented eyes; a pair of cultured pearl set hooped earrings, with stud fittings, partial 9 carat gold hallmark to studs; a pair of cultured pearl set bow earrings further ear pendants Gross weight: 33.1 grams
Lot 503
LEPINE, PARIS A FRENCH GOLD AND ENAMEL OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH, NO. 12919 Movement: Cylinder escapement, three armed flat balance, flat balance spring Case: Gold four piece hinged case, the back cover enamelled with a courting couple within a C-scroll reserve Dial: Silvered Size: 36mm Signed: Case Accessories: None Condition Report: Movement is currently functioning. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to be in an average condition with some light marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Some discolouration Hands show marks and tarnishing when viewed under a x4 loupe. Glass has scratches and marks. Case shows light scratches and marks. Enamel in fair condition. Missing top of bow Hinges appear intact. 29g gross This lot does not come with box or papers. Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved. If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 218
Y A GOLD COLOURED LOCKET PENDANT CONTAINING A GEORGE III SEPIA PANEL OF CHERUBS WITH A GLOBE The central oval glazed panel with an associated early 19th century sepia painted ivory panel of two cherubs with a globe, tortoiseshell verso, on a pierced flower head border with a bow surmount, rubbed partial mark Size/dimensions: 5.5cm long Gross weight: 12.1 grams Please note Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lot Ref: RTXV3917 Y Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. The import of lots that are subject to CITES regulations are banned in certain countries. Please check your country's import regulations before bidding. Condition Report: The pendant is made using component parts. The ivory panel has been split and glued, it has been put on a mother of pearl panel. The tortoiseshell back is not original, there is solder below the bow shaped pediment. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 55
A SILVER MOUNTED COCONUT AND COVEREARLY 19TH CENTURYcarved with a rondel of a pair of love birds above a bow and quiver, the reverse monogrammed 'FSB', flanked by star bursts and swags, beneath a silver rim, the cover with a stylised face with silver mounts, on three short legs with ball feet15.5cm high
Lot 1040
A LARGE BRONZE FIGURE OF EKADASHAMUKHA AVALOKITESHVARA, 19TH CENTURYTibet, 19th century. Heavily cast, the eleven-headed eight-armed deity standing in samabhanga atop an openworked double-lotus base with his primary hands clasped together in front of his chest, the others radiating around him holding a lotus blossom, rosary, dharma wheel, bow and arrow, and a water pot. Clad in a long, flowing dhoti decorated with foliate scroll, elegant jewelry, and an animal pelt draped over one shoulder.Condition: Good condition with some wear, casting flaws, minute nicks, small dents, few minor losses.Provenance: Austrian private collection.Weight: 5,529 gDimensions: Height 64.9 cm
Lot 1041
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF JAMBHALA, 19TH-20TH CENTURYTibet, 19th-20th century. The god of wealth seated in lalitasana on a lotus base with jeweled petals and beaded edge, his right foot resting on a lotus bloom, holding a gem-shaped fruit in his right hand and a mongoose spouting jewels in his left. He wears a loose-fitting dhoti and billowing shawl and is bedecked in beaded jewelry. His bearded face with downcast eyes, bushy brows, and bow-shaped lips forming a calm smile in a benevolent expression. His hair tied into a high chignon behind the foliate jeweled tiara. The base is sealed.Condition: Good condition with minor wear, casting flaws, light rubbing, small losses, and minor dents. Areas of verdigris to the sealplate.Provenance: From an Austrian private collection.Weight: 407 gDimensions: Height 10.4 cm
Lot 1044
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA, 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURYTibet. Finely cast, the thousand-armed eleven-headed deity seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base raised on a stepped plinth supported by two snow lions. His principal hands are held in anjali mudra, while his secondary hands hold attributes including a bow and arrow, lotus blossom, rosary, and dharma wheel, with numerous further hands radiating around him, surrounded by a separately cast foliate mandorla with a beaded lower edge.Condition: Good condition with minor wear and casting flaws, light rubbing to gilding, small nicks, light scratches, areas of verdigris particularly to interior.Provenance: From a Portuguese private collection.Weight: 3,805 gDimensions: Height 29.1 cmOne prominent Buddhist story tells of Avalokiteshvara vowing never to rest until he had freed all sentient beings from saṃsara. Despite strenuous effort, he realizes that many unhappy beings were yet to be saved. After struggling to comprehend the needs of so many, his head splits into eleven pieces. Amitabha, seeing his plight, gives him eleven heads with which to hear the cries of the suffering. Upon hearing these cries and comprehending them, Avalokiteshvara tries to reach out to all those who needed aid but found that his two arms shattered into pieces. Once more, Amitabha comes to his aid and invests him with a thousand arms with which to aid the suffering multitudes.
Lot 1071
AN OLD 'CHUNG DZI' BANDED AGATE BEAD c. 500-1000 CEHimalayan region, presumably Tibet, around 500-1000 CE or later. The bow-shaped bead, carved from opaque agate of a dark brown color, with beautiful milky-white and grayish-brown stripes and shades. Well-polished and with central drilling showing ancient toolmarks.Condition: Good condition with minor weathering commensurate with age and small notches. The stone with natural imperfections.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 27.7 gDimensions: Length 6.4 cm
Lot 1077
A TIBETAN BANDED AGATE 'CHUNG DZI' BEAD, 19th CENTURYTibet, 19th century or earlier. Bow-shaped, carved from semi-translucent banded agate of red tones with orange and creamy bands, etched with four white stripes. Central drilling allowing for suspension as a pendant.'Chung dzi' beads are believed to have been created in ancient times by bead makers from agate or chalcedony and were worn as protective amulets. The prefix chung in this instance refers to a specific type of stone material that has unique healing properties.Condition: Good condition with minor wear. The stone with natural imperfections.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 36.8 g Dimensions: Length 6.6 cm
Lot 1090
A BOW-SHAPED HIMALAYAN BANDED AGATE BEAD, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIERHimalayan region, 19th century or earlier. The bow-shaped bead carved from semi-translucent agate, brilliantly polished, showing attractive variegated tones of dark-chocolate and caramel with milky-white and crystalline inclusions. Central drilling.Condition: Good condition with some traces of wear, few nicks and notches, and minor weathering. The stone with natural imperfections.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 28.2 gDimensions: Length 6.4 cm
Lot 1091
A BOW-SHAPED HIMALAYAN BANDED AGATE BEAD, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIERHimalayan region, 19th century or earlier. The bow-shaped bead carved from semi-translucent agate, well-polished, showing attractive variegated tones of dark-chocolate and caramel with white, grey and crystalline inclusions. Central drilling.Condition: Good condition with some wear, some notches and minor weathering. The stone with natural imperfections.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 37.5 gDimensions: Length 6.9 cm
Lot 1222
A LONGQUAN CELADON 'TWIN FISH' VASE, SOUTHERN SONG TO YUAN DYNASTYChina, 1127-1368. Thickly potted, the pear-shaped body rising from a spreading foot to a waisted neck with an everted rim. The neck and shoulder molded with three bow-string bands and applied with two fish handles. Covered overall with an even glaze of sea-green tone thinning to pale celadon at the rim and darkening in the recesses, the unglazed foot rim burnt to orange.Provenance: From a private collection in Southern France.Condition: Excellent condition with minor traces of use, old wear and some firing irregularities.Weight: 341.9 gDimensions: Height 13.2 cmExpert's note: Paired fish symbolize fertility and connubial bliss, and they are also one of the Eight Buddhist symbols. Twin fish were commonly found on dishes, which were popular products of the Longquan kilns during the late Song to early Ming periods. They are significantly rarer on vases.Auction result comparison: Compare a related Longquan celadon bottle vase, dated to the Yuan dynasty, with similar fish-dragon handles and bow-string bands, of larger size (27 cm), at Christie's New York, in Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art on 13 September 2019, lot 1051, sold for USD 75,000. 南宋至元代龍泉青瓷雙魚耳瓶 中國，1127-1368年。胎體厚重，頸部對貼雙魚耳。通體施青釉，邊沿處釉色變淺，凹陷處釉料積聚顔色變深。圈足未上釉成橘色。 來源：法國南部私人收藏 品相：狀況極好，輕微使用痕跡，磨損和一些燒製缺陷 重量：341.9 克 尺寸：高 13.2 厘米 專家注釋：雙魚象徵生育和夫妻幸福，同時也是佛教八寶之一。雙魚紋也經常出現在盤上，是宋末至明初龍泉窯流行紋飾，但極少出現在花瓶上。 拍賣結果比較：比較一件相近元代龍泉青瓷瓶，相似魚龍耳與弦紋，尺寸更大 (27 厘米)，見紐約佳士得 Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art 2019年9月13日 lot 1051, 售價USD 75,000。
Lot 1471
A BOW-SHAPED LOPBURI AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. Bow-shaped, carved from semi-translucent agate, brilliantly polished, of a beautiful black color with milky white and pale grey bands. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition: Good condition commensurate with age, wear, signs of weathering, and a few small chips to the ends.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 15.9 gDimensions: Length 5.5 cm
Lot 1472
A LOPBURI BANDED AGATE BEAD, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. The bow-shaped bead carved from semi-translucent agate, brilliantly polished, showing an attractive variegated tone of dark and light brown, with milky-white, grey, and clear bands. Drilling through the sides.Condition: Good condition with some traces of wear and age. The stone with natural imperfections.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 12.6 gDimensions: Length 4.4 cm
Lot 1474
A LOPBURI BANDED AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. Bow-shaped, carved from semi-translucent banded agate, brilliantly polished, showing attractive variegated tones of amber and red. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition Very good condition with minor traces of wear and age.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 22.4 gDimensions: Length 5.2 cm
Lot 1492
A GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF BUDDHA, 18TH CENTURYVietnam. Carved seated in padmasana on a lotus base, with the hands held in dhyanamudra on his lap, dressed in a monastic robe open at the chest and falling in elegant pleads, the serene face with heavy-lidded eyes below gently arched brows, and pursed bow-shaped lips, the hair arranged in tight curls surrounding the domed ushnisha.Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age, old wear, signs of weathering, age cracks, flaking to the lacquer, and small losses.Provenance: Private collection Lyon, France. The back with two old collector's labels 'TG16'.Weight: 3.6 kgDimensions: Height 40.6 cm
Lot 288
GYOKUSHO: A FINE TOKYO SCHOOL IVORY OKIMONO DEPICTING A HUNTERBy Gyokusho, signed GyokushoJapan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Finely carved as a hunter standing with one foot on a gnarled tree stump beside a basket of persimmons, wearing a straw helmet, fur vest, and patterned robes, holding a basket with a freshly caught bird as well as a bow and an arrow, a sword and pouch attached to his belt. He is looking fondly at a young woman seated on a bundle of sticks and holding a pouch and pipe case in her right hand. The underside of a loose twig incised with the signature GYOKUSHO.HEIGHT 18.4 cmCondition: Good condition with minor wear, the arrow held in the hunter's left hand with a minor old repair. Provenance: Collection of Charles Rozenfeld, Antwerp, Belgium. Charles Simon Rozenfeld (1943-2020) was a Belgian diamond dealer and keen collector of Japanese art, particularly ivory.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 2022/BE02906/CE).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
Lot 423
OKAKOTO: AN IMPRESSIVE AND LARGE IVORY NETSUKE OF A TARTAR ARCHERBy Yamaguchi Okakoto, signed Okakoto 岡言Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published & Exhibited: Association Franco-Japonaise, Netsuke Sagemono, Paris, 2019, p. 66, no. 110.A dramatic representation of a Tartar archer dynamically swinging his bow back, his loose sleeve swinging upwards as a result, and readying two arrows as he eyes an enemy in the distance. His detailed robe is beautifully carved and engraved with various sumi-stained patterns, the buttons of his coat are inlaid in dark horn, as are the eyes and finial of his quadrilobed hat. The archer has a grim expression with a wild windswept beard, reminiscent of the demon queller Shoki. The superbly carved backside, which is unusually thick and appealingly rounded, shows the kirin-form quiver with neatly incised scales and head, and the beautifully excavated, asymmetrical himotoshi next to the signature within a rectangular reserve OKAKOTO. The ivory bearing a deep-yellow patina, particularly to the back.HEIGHT 8.2 cmCondition: Very good condition, few natural age cracks and typical wear.Provenance: Jan Lühl Antiques, Paris, April 1991. Ex-collection Guy de Lasteyrie, acquired from the above. De Lasteyrie is a member of the Lasteyrie du Saillant family and is considered among the leading French collectors of netsuke.Yamaguchi Okakoto was a pupil and younger brother of Yamaguchi Okatomo. His work is considerably rarer than those of other members of the Oka school. While this is a known subject by Okakoto (Fuld's Netsuke and Ojime Index lists five examples) this appears to be the largest and finest model of this group, possessing remarkable sculptural quality and boldness in the execution.Auction comparison:Compare a closely related, yet smaller (6.8 cm), ivory netsuke of a Tartar archer by Okakoto at Christie's, Japanese Art & Design, 12 May 2010, London, lot 1 (sold for GBP 10,625).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2207506631-K). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
Lot 1
A Great War O.B.E. group of five awarded to Matron Katherine A. J. Smythe, British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John of Jerusalem, who served aboard Egyptian hospital trains, and was twice Mentioned in Despatches The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Civil) Officer’s 1st type, lady’s shoulder badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1918, on lady’s bow riband; The Order of St John of Jerusalem, Officer’s (Sister’s) shoulder badge, silver and enamel, with heraldic beasts in angles, on lady’s bow riband; 1914-15 Star (K. A. J. Smythe. B.R.C.S. & O.S.J.J.); British War and Victory Medals (K. J. A. [sic] Smythe. B.R.C.S. & St. J. J.) good very fine (5) £600-£800 --- O.B.E. London Gazette 10 June 1918. M.I.D. London Gazettes 13 October 1916 and 7 July 1917. Katherine Altamont Jane Smythe was born in 1867 and took her nursing studies at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital in London from 1892 to 1895. She joined the British Red Cross and Order of St John of Jerusalem in August 1914, and was posted to Egypt where she was twice Mentioned in Despatches by Sir Archibald Murray and later recognised with the Order of the British Empire. She ended her military service on 17 March 1919 as Matron of Hospital Trains, her address at that time recorded as The Arsenal, Alexandria.
Lot 13
A Second War M.B.E. group of four awarded to Acting Squadron Officer Mary M. Wade, Women’s Auxiliary Air Force The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type, lady’s shoulder badge, silver, on lady’s bow riband; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Air Efficiency Award, G.VI.R., 1st issue (Flt. Off. M. M. Wade. W.A.A.F.) good very fine (4) £200-£240 --- M.B.E. London Gazette 13 June 1946. Mary Margaret Wade is recorded in 1943 as serving within the Education Branch of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force. She later transferred to the Administrative and Special Duties Branch.
Lot 14
A Second War M.B.E. group of four attributed to Flight Officer Constance A. Hand, Women’s Auxiliary Air Force The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type, lady’s shoulder badge, silver, on lady’s bow riband; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, very fine and better (4) £140-£180 --- M.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1946. The original recommendation states: ‘Acting Flight Officer C. A. Hand (2550), 107 Maintenance Unit. Flight Officer Hand has, for over a year, held the appointment of Senior W.A.A.F. ‘G’ Officer at this Unit, a combined Equipment Holding and Repair Maintenance Unit which has a considerable number of airwomen on its strength. It has been largely due to her excellent example, sympathy and tact that such a good spirit exists among both British and locally enlisted airwomen who mix freely at the Unit. In addition, her interest in the welfare, living conditions and comfort of the personnel has been most marked and of valuable assistance to her Commanding Officer. Flight Officer Hand’s untiring energy in promoting interest in the Arts and Crafts circle and the help she has given in organising the Group Arts and Crafts exhibition have also been noteworthy. Her unselfish efforts have greatly contributed to the success of the scheme which has been the means of forming a practical foundation for vocational training in the E. V. T. Scheme in all Units of the Group.’ Constance Alice Hand was born in Salisbury in 1904 and appointed Assistant Section Officer on probation in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force on 29 August 1941. Raised Acting Flight Officer whilst in North Africa, she was released from the service in 1946. Sold with the original named O.H.M.S. box of issue lid for medals, with typed label: ‘Flt/Off C. A. Hand, 20, St. Leonards Road, West Hove 3. Sussex.’; a photograph of the recipient and her husband in later life given to the vendor by Mrs. Valerie Freeman, sister-in-law, details hand written to reverse; medal award slip and copied research.
Lot 16
A fine post-War M.B.E., Great War A.R.R.C. group of six awarded to Sister Anne E. Musson, Territorial Force Nursing Service, later Matron of the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, who displayed ‘outstanding work’ in France The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Civil) Member’s 2nd type lady’s shoulder badge, silver, on lady’s bow riband; Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class (A.R.R.C.), G.V.R., silver and enamel, on lady’s bow riband, in Garrard & Co. fitted case of issue; 1914 Star (Miss A. E. Musson. T.F.N.S.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Sister A. E. Musson.); Jubilee 1935, unnamed as issued, on lady’s bow riband, nearly extremely fine (6) £600-£800 --- M.B.E. London Gazette 9 June 1949: ‘For services to the nursing profession in Northern Ireland.’ A.R.R.C. London Gazette 1 January 1918. M.I.D. London Gazette 29 May 1917. Anne Elizabeth Musson was born in West Bridgford, Nottingham, in 1881, and trained in nursing at the Nottingham General Hospital from 1904 to 1907. An experienced practitioner, she joined the staff of the 3rd Western Hospital of the T.F.N.S. and served in France from 22 October 1914. Posted to dressing stations and base hospitals, and placed in charge of ambulance trains full of wounded men, she received the A.R.R.C. whilst on the staff of No. 6 General Hospital at Rouen. Impressed by her abilities, she was later invited by Mr. Andrew Fullerton to take up the post of Assistant Matron at the Royal Victoria Hospital. Promoted Matron in 1922, she remained at this hospital until retirement on 1 May 1946. An article published in the Nursing Journal around that time, adds: ‘She was awarded the MBE on her retirement. She was regarded as rather aloof, though an excellent and fair matron. She had artistic gifts, being a frequent exhibitor at the Ulster Academy of Arts.’ An original member of the Joint Nursing and Midwives Council, Musson was heavily involved in drafting the rules and regulations governing the training, examination and registration of qualified nurses. For 18 years she represented the Joint Council on the Northern Ireland executive committee of the Queen’s Institute of District Nurses, whilst she also served as a founder member of the Belfast branch of the Royal College of Nurses. She was also instrumental in forming the first Irish unit of the Student Nurses’ Association at the Royal Victoria Hospital. She died on 3 February 1958. Sold with the recipient’s original T.F.N.S. cape badge, newspaper clippings and copied research.
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Three: Miss Ellaline F. M. W. Parton, West Mercia Constabulary, late Shrewsbury Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P.) Defence Medal; Jubilee 1977, unnamed as issued; Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, E.II.R., 2nd issue, 1 clasp, Long Service 1970 (Ellaline W. Parton) good very fine (3) £100-£140 --- Ellaline F. M. W. Parton - known as Ellie - was born in Birkenhead, Cheshire, in the fourth quarter of 1923, and served with the Shrewsbury A.R.P. during the Second World War. She later worked in administration at Shrewsbury Police Station from 20 April 1953 to 19 September 1988, and is believed to have assisted the Welsh Special Branch for many years. A Special Constable with the Shropshire (later West Mercia) Constabulary, she remained in her home town for the rest of her life and died there on 5 October 2015, aged 92 years. Sold with original box of issue for Defence Medal, named to ‘Miss E. F. M. Wilson-Parton, 66 St. Michael’s Steet, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.’; a small silver locket containing a photograph of the recipient as a young woman, engraved to reverse ‘To. Miss E. W. Parton Post Sergt. No.7 A.R.P. Post, 20.9.44’; a small snapshot photograph of her as a Sergeant in Civil Defence uniform; and the original box of issue for the Jubilee Medal, this containing original bow riband and wearing pin.
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