ËœA GEORGE III SILVER TEA URN, PROBABLY CHARLES WRIGHT (GRIMWADE 3511), LONDON, 1768 chased with flower swags overall between formal leaf borders, the capstan shaped cover with cast flowered bell finial, the gourd shaped body applied with cast beaded leafy scroll handles, the cylindrical spigot applied and cast with leaves and terminating in a bird's head, with ivory tap handle, the waisted socle spreading to a square base above a gadroon border and openwork scroll rocaille apron and feet 56.5cm high, 3813gr (122oz) all in
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ËœA GEORGE III SHEFFIELD PLATE COFFEE URN, CIRCA 1790 the vase-shaped body on curved supports to the shaped square base with ball feet and central urn finial, applied with high fluted handles and a square-section tap with stained ivory spigot, the capstan-shaped cover with urn finial, with beaded borders and Neo-classical leaf motifs throughout, 39cm high
ËœTHREE VICTORIAN SILVER CARD CASES, ALL BIRMINGHAM comprising: the first of slim rectagular form, engraved with the initials RC and all over engraved with scrolling foliage and flowers on a hatched ground, Francis Clark, 1838, 7.cm high; another, shaped rectangular, engraved with interlaced strapwork, flowers and leaves over linear grounds, maker's mark D&M, 1870; and a silver card case/aide memoire, with small propelling pencil, diagonally fluted and alternately engraved with foliage, the interior lined in dark blue watered silk with thin ivory tablet, maker's mark D&LS, 1880; together with and a small Edwardian silver inkwell, capstan shaped, ribbon-tied reeded borders, the hinged lid inset with piqué placé tortoiseshell, loaded, with glass liner, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1908, 8.6cm diameter (4)
ËœAN IVORY BRISE FAN, 'ENTERTAINMENTS', FRENCH OR ENGLISH, CIRCA 1740 the 'leaf' pierced and carved with a garden scene of a lady riding a donkey under a canopy flanked by companions and musicians, surrounded by exotic birds, diaper panels and flowers, the guards each with a lady being serenaded by a musician below, with nacre detail by the paste-mounted pivot pin, with a tubular card case and cover, inscribed in ink 'HODGSON Cheapside' guard 27cm long Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, London, 20 May 1997, lot 96
ËœAN ENGLISH GOLD-MOUNTED AGATE ETUI, LONDON, CIRCA 1760 the tapering oblong body applied with panels of blue-grey banded agate, the pierced gold mounts with scrolls and foliage on a matted ground, with a rose diamond pushpiece, the interior fitted with associated implements comprising: ivory slips, a mother-of-pearl mounted knife, a gold ear-wax scoop and a gold pencil 10cm long (5)
Japanese Shibayama vase, the white metal body set with two gilt panels inlaid with mother of pearl and ivory, both panels signed on the inside, signature to base, with wood stand and box, Meiji period 1868-1912, the vase alone stands 16.5cm high CONDITION REPORT: Small dents to both the body and cover. The vase is slightly miss shaped, one panel is is becoming detached from the body. There are small losses to the inlaid decoration but nothing too defacing. Signs of repair to the inside of the vase.Condition report: Small dents to both the body and cover. The vase is slightly miss shaped, one panel is is becoming detached from the body. There are small losses to the inlaid decoration but nothing too defacing. Signs of repair to the inside of the vase.
A selection of 19th Century seals, to include a rock crystal, enamel and lapis lazuli desk seal, a coated ivory and hardstone desk seal, an agate and bronze desk seal, together with three further seals, lengths 2.2 to 8.4cm (6).Condition report: Overall condition good to fair Rock crystal and lapis - some light nicks and abrasion to handle, areas of enamel are cracked visible with magnification, seal has rampant lion and 'Mary-Anne' carving Coated Ivory - wear to coating around edges and rim, some dark discolouration, small cracks in material visible to top, seal features a double crest Agate - Some small nicks and abrasion to handle, adhesive visible to join Dog - Light scratches, carnelian seal with small nick Small seal very misshapen
Late 19th century Japanese bronze figure of an Elephant being attacked by two Tigers, outstretched trunk with ivory tusks, naturalistic grained skin to Elephant, Tigers with acid etched striped markings, height 38cm (15"), width 28cm (11"), all standing on stained wooden plinth.Condition report: Both Tigers with glass eyes missing, green oxidisation to tail area of Elephant.
Japanese Ivory okimono, depicting a farmer with basket about to catch chicks and a hen, signed to the base Meiji Period 1868-1912, with wood stand, the ivory figure measures 11.5cm high CONDITION REPORT: very minor shrinkage cracks but no damage or losses.Condition report: Very minor shrinkage cracks but no damage or losses.
A William IV silver pair cased open faced pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the back plate inscribed J Hemlett, London, No.6568, London, 1837 together with two other silver open faced pocket watches, two other pocket watches, a wristwatch and an ebony and ivory desk watch holder
Ï’ A south German gilt copper mounted ivory casket, circa 1600, the hinged coffered cover with swing handle and three engraved clasps with fleurs-de-lys finials, with further engraved banding at each end, the right side with drawer; the front with engraved lockplate; raised on four metal feet cast as recumbent lions; the walnut interior with ebony and ivory geometric parquetry work, 11cm high (handle down), 22.5cm wide overall Provenance: The collection of the late Professor Michael Jaffé, Clifton Maybank Cf Christie's Amsterdam, The Decorative Arts Sale, incl. Fine Paintings, 19th - 20th June 2012, lot 24, an extremely similar example The present casket with its distinctive gabled cover and engraved mounts likely takes inspiration from Siculo-Arabic examples of the 13th and 14th centuries. The design of these earlier works remained popular in later times, and a slightly simpler 17th century North Italian example sold at Sotheby's London (2 July 2013, lot 104) attests to its travel northwards across Europe. The internal parquetry of the present casket, which is also noted in the example sold at Christie's cited above, and near-identical lockplate, places the lot more in the Southern German tradition. Ï’ indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’ A Flemish walnut, ebonised and ivory inlaid cabinet on stand, possibly Antwerp, the cabinet 18th century the stand later, the central door incorporating ebony, rosewood and ivory inlaid compass dial motif, surrounded by ten short drawers each decorated with ivory stringing and ripple moulded edges, the stand on barley twist supports joined by a rectangular peripheral stretcher, and on turned bun feet, 149cm high, 104cm wide, 41cm deep Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
A GOOD JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD HARDWOOD & SHIBAYAMA STYLE TABLE CABINET, the panels of the cabinet with carved mother of pearl ground with carved and inlaid ivory and semi precious shell & stones to depict one of the seven lucky Japanese gods of good fortune; Daikoku, dangling his mallet with rats crawling upon, further decorated with precious items and flora, 42cm high x 32.5cm wide x 16.5cm deep.
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