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Click here to subscribeSapphire broochA Continental gold ivory, pearl and enamel bar brooch, c.1915, with a reeded carved ivory bar, an applied foliate centre with three seed pearls to a black enamel border, Austro-Hungarian import mark and 750, 55mm long, 4.94g, together with a sapphire and split pearl bar brooch, c.1915, with a single alternating row of Swiss cut sapphires and split pearls, all milligrain set to an open frame, marked 15ct, 55mm long, 3.87g (2)
A Japanese Meiji period shibayama inlaid ivory tusk vase signed 'Chikumasa', having detachable oval silver cover with cloisonne enamelled floral decoration and surmounted by two birds, the sides inlaid with finely detailed scenes showing quail and other birds perched in flowering branches overlooking a pond with irises and two carp, the wooden base with silver signature panel resting in silver bamboo form base on four feet, 11.2" overall height.
1914 Hong Kong: a presentation painted metal seal topped with a Chinese stained and carved ivory ball of animals being chased by a dragon, the face inscribed to Annabelle Leyton from Sir Francis May upon her retirement as secretary and dated September 24th 1914, 73mm high* Sir Francis Henry May was a British Colonial Administrator and Governor of Hong Kong from 1912 until 1918. May Road and May Hall in the University are both named after him. (commemorative, commemorate, political)
Stockton & Darlington Railway Ivory Directors Ticket No7. An item of significant historical importance, measures 1.25in diameter and has a crack running through the centre. Note this is not the reproduction item offered in 1975 for the 150th anniverasry but in fact the original see the extra image for comparison.
A George III Mahogany and Crossbanded Serpentine Chest, late 18th century, the moulded top above two short and three long graduated drawers, with ivory escutcheons and lion mask oval back plate handles, all between boxwood and ebony strung canted stiles above splayed bracket feet, 110cm by 57cm, by 93cm
Good Tabriz Carpet Iranian Azerbaijan, circa 1960 The ivory field with an allover design of scrolling floral vines enclosed by peach borders of palmettes and meandering vines flanked by guard stripes, 379cm by 283cm See illustration. Ends and selvedges complete. Pile close-clipped and in good/fair order. Minor areas of inactive moth to the reverse.
A Rare Walnut Seaweed Marquetry Quarter Chiming Eight Day Longcase Clock, signed David Hubert, Londini, Fecit, circa 1710, caddied pediment with ivory and tortoiseshell inlaid finials, blind fret side panels, elaborate seaweed marquetry inlay depicting floral and scroll decoration, trunk with a glass lenticle, trunk sides with inlaid rectangular panels, plinth with bun shaped feet, 12-inch square brass dial with a silvered chapter ring signed, matted dial centre with a seconds dial, date aperture, three ringing winding holes, five pillar triple weight driven movement with an anchor escapement, quarter chiming on a nest of six bells and striking the hours on a further bell, 262cm high see illustrations David Hubert is recorded as an eminent maker working at the Strand in London in the early 18th century. He was admitted to the Clockmakers' Company in 1714 and became master of the Clockmakers' Company in 1743. Some of his work are exhibited in some of the important collections such as the well known Ilbert and Buckley collections. 11.10.19 Top caddy has been later added, side panels with fret work missing, case with chips and small cracks in parts, hood door glass is cracked, hood with chips to the column capitals, trunk door is slightly bowed, later glass lenticle, re-built plinth, dial is discoloured, movement needs cleaning, with pendulum and three weights.
A George III Mahogany, Satinwood Crossbanded, Boxwood and Ebony Strung Square Piano, by John Broadwood, the hinged lid enclosing an ivory and ebony keyboard, the satinwood panel painted Johannes Broadwood Londine Fecit 1788 Patent, Great Pulteney Street, Golden Square, on a period stand with square tapering legs, brass capped toes and castors, 160cm by 55cm by 85cm. Case in reasonable cosmetic condition. General scuffs and scratches consistent with age. Ivory keys rather yellowed. Several keys sticking. Soundboard with various splits. Strings also need attention. 051019
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