A WOOD NETSUKE OF A COCKEREL ON A WAR DRUMUnsignedJapan, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The rooster with carefully incised wings, plumage, and tail, finely stippled comb and wattle, and dark inlaid eyes, seated on a war drum of circular form with metal-inlaid studs to the sides and well carved wood grain, the underside with a seven-character inscription and a small himotoshi, the other larger himotoshi found on the side of the drum. The top of the drum with a single character 華 Ka (Hana).DIAMETER 3.5 cmCondition: Good condition with minor wear, few minuscule nicks, possibly some replacements to inlays.Provenance: A private collection in the United States, assembled between the 1990s and 2010s.The inscription to the underside of the netsuke reads Kanko koke fukaku tori odoro kanu and can be translated as, 'A bird is not frightened by the sound of a drum and the moss growing thick'. This is a direct quote from the Wakan Roei Shu anthology, compiled by Fujiwara no Kinto ca. 1013. A cockerel perched atop a barrel drum is a symbol of peace under a good ruler. It is based on a Chinese story; such drums were traditionally used in ancient China to warn the approach of enemy forces. However in peace times they were not used and birds roosted upon the moss-gathered drums.Auction comparison:Compare a related netsuke depicting a cock and hen on a war drum by Masatami, also with studs to the sides, with a dragon design to the underside instead of the inscription seen on the present lot, at Bonhams, The Julius and Arlette Katchen Collection of Fine Netsuke Part I, 8 November 2016, London, lot 107 (sold for GBP 3,500).
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GOCHIKU: A WOVEN AND LACQUERED RATTAN KISERUZUTSU DEPICTING HOTEIBy Gochiku, sealed Gochiku 松林Japan, second half of 19th centuryOf slender muso-zutsu form, the rattan dark-stained and lacquered in gold, silver, and red takamaki-e with e-nashiji to depict the portly Hotei scratching his rotund belly, wearing a loose-fitting robe opening at the chest, and carrying his large treasure sack on his gnarled cane. The reverse signed in seal form GOCHIKU within a lacquered rectangular reserve.LENGTH 20 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor wear. Provenance: A private collection in Somerset, England.Literature comparison:Two kiseruzutsu by this artist are recorded in The Casal Collection: Inro, Pipe Sheath, Comb (1984) Osaka City Museum of Art, catalogs no. 748 (red maple design) and 749 (a puppy with sandals).Auction comparison:For a related kiseruzutsu executed in similar style and by the same artist (the signature erroneously transcribed as Shorin), see Bonhams, The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art Part II, 10 May 2011, London, lot 144 (sold for 1,080 GBP).
A Gucci Florentine leather dressing case,inscribed in gilt 'A.D.V.', the kid-leather-lined interior with a fitted lift-out tray containing engine-turned silver-mounted accoutrements, comprising two brushes and five glass bottles and containers, together with a dressing mirror, broken, and a lidded box, silver stamped 'Gucci, 800',case 48cm wide32cm deep16cm highCondition report: Leather with scuffs to base, dressing mirror broken.Comb missing, further implenents missing.Two keys present.
A mixed collection of silver and white metal comprising a pair of cut glass scent bottles with silver covers, a white metal cylindrical box and cover, a cut glass vase with silver mount, a cut glass box with silver cover, a hair comb with silver plated mount, a silver-handled button hook, a silver salt, a pair of George III silver teaspoons with bright-cut decoration, another similar, a mother of pearl and silver folding fruit knife and eight other spoons
A matching 6 piece silver dressing table/vanity set with engraved bow & swag detail. Comprising: hand brush, hand mirror, clothes brush, button hook, comb mount (comb missing) and faceted glass vanity pot. All hallmarked for 1913, glass pot has London assay mark, other pieces have Birmingham.
A comb back windsor elbow chair 112 x 60 x 46cmCondition report: Top rail of the chair heavily knocked to the top,Seat has historic worm and some minor dry splittingLegs are hevily knocked and scratched with some historic wormOld repair to the corner of the bow on the right sideSome spinles look to have been re-fixwed, also signs of historic worm to someOne arm rest coming away from the joinSee photos
A matching 6 piece silver dressing table/vanity set with engraved bow & swag detail. Comprising: hand brush, hand mirror, clothes brush, button hook, comb mount (comb missing) and faceted glass vanity pot. All hallmarked for 1913, glass pot has London assay mark, other pieces have Birmingham.
A Chinese blue and white mug with building in landscape decoration (restored and cracked), a blue and white ginger jar, decorated prunus, 5 1/4" high, a Chinese lacquered comb, three pieces of Cantonese porcelain and an Oriental balanceCondition:Mug is restored and cracked.firing crack to ginger jar.The two handled bowl is cracked.Rubbing to gilding and decoration across most pieces.Scales appear to be okay.
A small group of silver backed dressing table items, comprising two hand mirrors, hairbrush, two clothes brushes and comb (faults).Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
An Indian silver three-piece dressing table set, comprising hand mirror, hairbrush and comb, each decorated in relief with foliate scrolls, together with a silver backed hairbrush, embossed with amorini, Birmingham 1899 by Henry Matthews.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A George V silver and tortoiseshell six-piece dressing table set, piqué inlaid with a ribbon tied bellflower garland, comprising hand mirror, two hairbrushes, two clothes brushes and comb, Birmingham 1925 by Walker & Hall, cased.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
From the Collection of Admiral Grindall, an Able Seaman aboard Captain Cook's Resolution during his second circumnavigation; thence by direct descent through his family. A six-spindled comb of quills and fibre string. The spindles are approximately 22 cm long. The weaving is 2 cm wide. Collected from the North-East coast of La Grande Terre in New Caledonia by Admiral Grindall whilst he was an Able Seaman aboard Captain Cook's Resolution during his second circumnavigation. Compare a very similar ornament in the Museum of Australia?s James Cook Collection, registration # H000108
Nicole Freres - a Swiss musical box playing four airs, late 19th c, rosewood veneered case, the hinged lid with musical trophy within a foliate cartouche, boxwood line inlaid, the interior to lid bearing paper label inscribed Musique de Geneve, No 945 and 41064, Fabrique de Nicole Freres, the left aperture with brass ratchet, winding handle, the 23cm wide cylinder and 23cm wide comb beneath glazed lid, the right side with brass activators, case 41cm w Condition ReportCase with water marks, scratches and abrasions and extensive wear. The movement with old solder repair to spring casing. Not apparently working
After Kazimir Malevich - Tretyakov Gallery - A pair contemporary Russian exhibition posters featuring works by Russian Suprematism artist, Kazimir Malevich entitled 'Girl With a Comb in Her Hair' and 'Girl With a Red Pole' as part of an exhibition celebrating 110 years since the artists birth, curated by the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow. Both framed and glazed.
A Swiss Ten Air Musical Box, Late 19th Century, with 9.375ins cylinder and steel comb with five bells with fly pattern strikers contained in walnut and grained as rosewood case, 20.5ins x 12.5ins x 9.25insCondition ReportThis appears to be in working order including all the bells. There are no missing teeth or tooth tips. Box - lid some historic scattered scratching. Front with two horizontal age cracks roughly at centre. End panels - both with some light scattered scratching.
My Little Pony, Hasbro - A collection of four loose My Little Pony G1 Ponies and Baby Ponies. Lot consists of Baby Sweet Celebrations (Year 3, 1984, China, Blue) with comb; Baby Blossom (Year 3, 1984,China, Purple) with cart and accessories; Lickety-Split (Year 3, 1984, Pink); Sunlight (Year 2, 1983, Green). Ponies all appear to be in Excellent Plus - Near Mint condition. (4) (This does not constitute a guarantee)
My Little Pony, Hasbro - Three loose My Little Pony G1, Year 3 / Year 4, Baby Ponies. Lot consists of Baby Cotton Candy (1984, Pink); with playpen, comb and accessories; Baby Bow Toe (1984, Green) with comb; and Baby Tiddley-Winks (1985, Pink) with brush and bib. Ponies and accessories appear to be in Excellent condition with signs of light play. (3) (This does not constitute a guarantee)
My Little Pony, Hasbro - Three loose My Little Pony G1, Year 2-4, Baby Ponies. Lot consists of Baby Lucky (1986, Blue) with comb; Baby Ember (1984, Lavender) and Baby Newborn (1987, White). Ponies and accessories appear to be in Excellent condition with signs of light play. (3) (This does not constitute a guarantee)
My Little Pony, Hasbro - Three loose My Little Pony G1, Baby Ponies. Lot consists of Baby Ribbon (1984, Blue) with accessories; Baby Cuddles (Beddy-Bye Eyes, 1986, Green) and Baby Snookums (1987, Pink) with comb. Ponies and accessories appear to be in Excellent condition with signs of light play. (3) (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Assorted silver, to include mid/late 20th century matched four piece silver mounted dressing table set, comprising handheld mirror, hair brush, clothes brush, and comb, each with scrolling repousse decoration, hallmarked W I Broadway & Co, Birmingham 1958, 1971, 1972 and 1991, set of six 20th century cocktail sticks, the terminals modelled as cockerels, stamped Sterling Silver, contained within a case, a matched set of six early/mid 20th century teaspoons, hallmarked Charles Perry & Co, Chester 1929, and James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield 1934, contained within a fitted case, a William IV Fiddle pattern teaspoon, hallmarked David Phillips, London 1835, two 20th century napkin rings, etc., total weighable silver 5.71 ozt (177.7 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use.Most items within this lot have fairly heavy wear including scratches, nicks, indentations and knocks.Dressing table set has splits.Hallmarks with varying degrees of wear.
A collection of vintage hallmarked silver items to include a pair of short candlesticks on square bases, height approx 7.5cm (af), a tall slender candlestick on tapered comb stem, height 18.5cm, all with weighted bases, a shoehorn with filled silver handle, a mustard pot on three shell feet, with blue glass liner (af, lid detached), an Edwardian silver pepperette in the form of a rocket by Deakin & Francis Ltd, Birmingham 1904, height approx 7cm, and a George V hallmarked silver small twin-handled bowl on stepped pedestal base, height 5cm, diameter from handle to handle 10.5cm (7).
A walnut cased tabletop polyphon player by Douglas & Co, 7 South Street, London, EC., with Classical black and white scene to the inside of the lid, suitable for 10" polyphon discs, 18.5 x 31 x 28cm. CONDITION REPORT Centre pin turns when cranked, the left tooth from the comb appear to be missing, however, it would be outside of the cogs to make it play, age related wear to the case in the form of surface scratches and small dents, no missing inlay, some small cracks to the inlay, interior black and white scene,m no damage, interior appears to be complete, untestedivory nameplate to interior intactThere are no discs with the polyphon
An early 20th century silver dressing table set in a crocodile skin vanity case. The set to include two silver hair brushes, two silver clothes brushes, hair comb (a/f) and a silver hand held mirror. The vanity set also includes eight silver lidded glass vanity pots and jars, a note pad (a/f), crocodile skin covered jewellery box, wallet and manicure case. Plus a crocodile skin clad glass pot and lighter. Silver hallmarked London, 1918. Sponsor mark Loebl & Co and sponsor mark for silver mirror T & F Perry (Thomas Arthur Perry & Robert James Perry). Weight of silver lids 143g. Loebl & Co Loebl & Co
A 19th century Swiss musical box playing 12 airs, the rosewood case with floral marquetry decoration, playing with drum and 6 bells in sight having flower, dragonfly, moth and bumblebee decoration, with original playing card, in working order and with winding handle (the comb with 1 broken tooth)
A THREE PIECE SILVER VANITY SET AND OTHER WHITE METAL ITEMS, the vanity set comprising of a mirror, hair brush and clothes brush, each detailed with a white guilloche enamel and flowers, hallmarked 'Henry Clifford Davies' Birmingham 1956, together with a white metal hand held mirror, hair brush and comb, a white metal milk jug, a white metal gravy boat and a white metal ashtray
Militaria Ausland - Italien : Italien: Helm eines Kavallerieoffiziers, 1861 - 1871.Versilberte Helmglocke mit aufgesetztem feuervergoldeten geprägten Kamm, die Spitze als Löwenkopf. Auf der Vorderseite die gekrönte Chiffre "VE" König Vittorio Emanuele II. Die Helmglocke im unteren Bereich mit Besatz aus Bärenfell mit großem versilberten Savoyer Kreuz. Schuppenketten feuervergoldet an Rosetten. Seitlich originaler Reiherfedern - Paradebusch an zerplatzender Granate.Originales Innenfutter aus schwarzer Seide mit breitemrotbraunen Lederschweißband.Im schönen, mit schwarzem Leinen bezogenen Original - Koffer mit vergoldetem Tragehenkel. Innenfutter aus rotbraunem Samt mit separater Aussparung für den Kamm.Wunderschöner Helm in allerbester Qualität und Erhaltung. In diesem hervorragenden Zustand nur schwer zu bekommen.Foreign Militaria - Italy : Italien: Helm eines Kavallerieoffiziers, 1861 - 1871. Silver plated helmet bell with attached fire gilded embossed crest, the top as a lion's head. On the front the crowned cipher "VE" King Vittorio Emanuele II. The helmet bell in the lower part trimmed in bearskin with large silver-plated Savoy cross. Scale chains fire-gilt on rosettes. Original egret feathers on side - parade breastplate on bursting grenade. Original black silk lining with wide reddish brown leather sweatband. In beautiful original black linen covered case with gilded carrying handle. Inner lining of reddish brown velvet with separate recess for the comb. Beautiful helmet in the very best quality and condition. In this excellent condition only hard to get.
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