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Click here to subscribeTwo late 19th century portrait miniatures on ivory depicting young gentlemen, the larger indistinctly signed to right side, 8.2 x 6.5cm, larger glazed, both in gilt metal frames, smaller with easel back. (2)Additional InformationMisshaping to both frames, tarnish, rubbing to the gilt, the unglazed example with some surface marks and spotting, the second example indistinctly signed as stated, both backings somewhat worn.
GEORGE UNITE; a Victorian hallmarked silver presentation trowel inscribed 'Presented to Mr J Ashworth on the occasion of his laying the Corner Stone of the Primitive Methodist Chapel Stacksteads March 28th' with turned ivory handle, Birmingham (date letter rubbed), length 27.2cm, also a small silver mounted brush and faux tortoiseshell comb (3).
G MERRIFIELD OF HOLBORN; a late 19th century ivory and stained ivory part complete chess set, one pawn a replacement bone piece and several pieces damaged, in original mahogany box with manufacturer's paper label to interior, height of king 7.5cm, and a smaller bone and stained bone part complete set, also with damaged pieces. Additional InformationIvory set missing one pawn as stated, two white pawns damaged, lost the upper halves, the kind has damage to the upper 'crown', queen also with some small chips to 'crown', two red pawns broken, one upper section completely lost, one with chip to upper knop, the red queen also with damage and loss to the 'crown', the king with small area of damage to the upper crown, regarding the bone set it is missing one of the white knights, one of the red bishops, both red and white castles have lost their bases, one of the white castles also with damage to the top, the red king reattached to the base crudely, two of the white pawns have lost upper section, the only remaining white knight has been crudely repaired to the midsection, regarding both sets, further general wear, small chips, nibbles, natural and later splits and hairlines, please view illustrations and request additional if necessary.
WILLIAM AITKIN; an Elizabeth II hallmarked silver christening egg cup and spoon, both initialled 'J', Birmingham 1964, a silver loving cup with three ivory handles inscribed 'Volunteer Lodge 2905 Replica of The Barlow Loving Cup Presented by Bro John G Mclean Worshipful Master Won by Bro E.C. Bamford Holcombe 16th June 1951', height 6.6cm and a a cased set of plated coffee spoons, weighable silver approx 1.2ozt.
A late 19th century ivory and base metal purse, with carved floral decoration and vacant cartouche, length 8cm.Additional InformationThe silk lining has perished in parts, traces of some penwork detail to the carved front which is now rubbed, some surface scratches, tarnishing to the metalware, but overall ok.
A pair of late 19th century ivory mounts, one with pierced foliate decoration, presumably from an aide-memoire, also two tortoiseshell examples carved with dragons (3).Additional InformationA tiny chip to the corner of one of the ivory plaques and a slight hairline crack, some staining to both sections, the tortoiseshell has glue residue to the loose plaque, the centre binding is quite worn and with light surface scratches but otherwise ok.The loose tortoiseshell plaque has a 1cm crack running through the frame, light surface scratches.The ivory plaque is 11cm x 6.75cm.
A near pair of Royal Worcester blush ivory baskets, having hand painted floral decoration to interior, puce factory marks and date code 1919 and 1922 to base, height 19cm, together with a Royal Worcester blush ivory basket, puce factory mark and date code for 1925, height 23.5cm, also a Royal China Works Worcester vase, height 23cm.Additional InformationRoyal China Works vase has been broken away from the base and reglued, otherwise each appears to be in good condition, no chips, cracks or restoration.
EBENEZER NEWMAN & CO; a George V hallmarked silver mounted ivory baton, the handle with armorial device to top 'Durum Patientia Frango' above bird, the central mount with inscription 'To Capt. C. Kennedy Crauford Stuart from the Members of the Myitkyina Club 1911', all mounts London 1911, length 53.5cm, in fitted case. Additional InformationCase very worn with damage and loss to the end of the tapered section, ivory with hairline beneath central mount, further usual wear and marks, silver also with usual wear commensurate with age, some dents, scratches, tarnish etc, hallmarks rubbed in places.
An unusual Victorian marine ivory corkscrew or pipe tool, the terminal modelled as a skull unscrewing and housing a corkscrew, the body terminating in a spoon, possibly for pipe tobacco, length 18cm.Additional InformationThere are a few natural cracks to the marine ivory as you would expect, but overall retains a good patination and colour.
A 19th century hanger with brass guard and ivory grip (lower joint af), blade length approx 69cm, a court or short sword with etched detail and inscribed to blade base 'S & K' with engraved detail to guard and a further blade lacking hilt.Provenance: The Great Stromboli.Additional InformationWear and tear throughout, last blade heavily worn, all sold as seen.
A circa 1900 Anglo-Indian ivory mounted sandalwood rectangular box for restoration, the lid featuring vacant crowned shield/crest flanked by lion and unicorn, the interior with fitted pull-out tray above base of four compartments lined in purple baize, on four paw feet, 28 x 21cm (af). Additional InformationDamage throughout, breakages and losses to the ivory, scuffs, marks and dirt etc, the pull-out interior with some splits and cracking, some of the ivory/bone mounts of the interior with splits, purple baize dirty and discoloured, in general the lid has also come off the hinges and is currently loose, this item will need extensive attention throughout, please refer to illustrations and request additional if necessary, sold as seen.
A late 19th/early 20th century rounded rectangular tortoiseshell purse with base metal clasp, with vacant cartouche, also a horn and tortoiseshell snuff box, inlaid with ivory and white metal, also with vacant cartouche (2).Additional InformationTortoiseshell purse with area of damage to the lid with further scratches throughout and some quite deep nicks and gouges, the interior is very tired and will require attention, discoloured, losses etc, tarnish to metalware. The snuff box has a small scratch to one side but otherwise in good condition.
An unusual George III Naval dirk with flattened diamond sectioned blade, turned ivory grip with silver pique work design of a fouled anchor within oval and bearing the initials 'R.C.' to the reverse, small rounded rectangular brass guard and matching pommel, embossed en suite with tiny scale within a studded border in brass sheath with button chape and two hanging rings, length 35.5cm. Footnote: The R.C possibly relates to Sir Roger Curtis 1st Baronet GCB (1746-1816), Officer of the British Royal Navy who saw action during the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolutionary Wars, although this cannot be proved.
A late 19th century French ebonised brass, mother of pearl and ivory inlaid sofa table, with gilt metal mounts, twin oval flaps, single frieze drawer and stop fluted tapering legs united by a shaped undertier to peg feet with gilt metal sabots, width 76cm.Additional InformationWidth 55.5cm, length of top closed approx 73cm with flaps up length is 115cm, height 78cm.
An ivory handled malacca walking cane with 9ct yellow gold collar hallmarked for London 1918, length 90cm, and another leather handled cane (2). Additional InformationWear and tear commensurate with age throughout, surface scuffs, scrapes and marks, leather somewhat distressed, worn and scuffed.
A set of miniature ivory dominoes with paper label inscribed 'This set of [...] dominoes was used by an Officer when he was at the front during the 1914/1918 War and was sent back with his effects when he was killed during The Battle of the Somme in July 1916'.Additional InformationThere are 49 tiles, one is a double six.
A cased Victorian silver topped and ivory tobacco pipe, Benjamin Barling, London 1851 (af).Additional InformationCase with usual scuffs and scrapes, interior again tired, discoloured, some fittings loose, some fraying and losses to the lining, the pipe with light surface scratches around the mouthpiece as you would expect, light wear to the stem, small scratch to the rear of the bowl and tarnishing to metal mounts.
WORCESTER; a Barr Flight & Barr period floral decorated sugar bowl, impressed marks to base, diameter 17.5cm a pair of Worcester blanc de chine stylised dolphin and shell open salts, a blue and white dragon decorated saucer dish inscribed 'G Grainger, Worcester', and three pieces of blush ivory (7).Provenance: the Barr Flight and Barr bowl is sold with original receipt when purchased from John Barry in Surry in 1967.
Fine Khorasan rug, Mud district, south east Persia, early 20th century, 5ft.x 3ft. 7in. 1.52m. X 1.09m. Small repair to lower end; hanging rings to top end verso.The dark red field with large central ivory cypress tree rising from an ivory cartouche at the base and at the top as pale blue cartouche and ivory spandrels; all over flowers and foliage; the dark blue floral main border with small ivory cartouches of Koranic script; pale blue flowerhead guards. Fine velvety wool.
Baluchi rug, Khorasan, north east Persia, circa 1920s-30s, 5ft. 8in. X 2ft. 9in. 1.73m. X 0.84m. Overall even wear with corrosion to dark brown; small spots of old moth damage; small hole; slight loss to ends. Camel field filled with stylized tree of life within a star border; ivory foliate maln border and terracotta angular floral and hooked motif guards.
Attractive rug possibly by the Arab-Cherpanlu tireh of the Sheshboluki taifeh of the Qashqa'i Confederation, Fars, south west Persia, second half 19th century, 7ft. 4in. X 4ft. 9in. 2.24m. X 1.45m. Overall wear with re-piling in places; guard stripes each end re-woven. Dark blue field with ivory and terracotta triple pole medallion each featuring elegant versions of the Qashqa'i emblem; many ornaments in the field including some amusing terracotta geometrical bird motifs; various medallions; small birds and two tribesmen at the lower end; triple ivory and terracotta borders. Rich palette; soft handle.
Sarab runner, north west Persia, circa 1910-20s, 8ft. 6in. X 3ft. 8in. 2.59m. X 1.12m. Overall wear, heavy in places with holes; 'bites' to left side and losses to ends. The field composed of diagonal stripes with small flowering plants; ivory main border; terracotta and pale blue reciprocal medachyl outer guard and plain camel outer border.
Karaja rug, north west Persia, early 20th century, 4ft. 5in. X 3ft. 6in. 1.35m. X 1.07m. Overall wear with moth damage in places; losses to ends. Mid-blue field with two large shield shape medallions in ivory and pistachio; terracotta hooked centre medallion; dark brown flowerhead main border; ivory guards.
Konagkend long rug, Kuba, north east Caucasus, late 19th century, 10ft. 3in. X 4ft. 2in. 3.12m. X 1.27m. Overall even wear with corrosion to dark brown; small repairs and repiling in places. The terracotta field of traditional 'garden' design, the top medallion woven with the date 1314(AH) [1896 AD]; ivory stepped medallion main border; dark brown rosette guards.
Attractive Esfahan rug with inscription, central Persia, early 20th century, 6ft. 5in. X 4ft. 5in. 1.96m. X 1.35m. Overall even wear with some corrosion in places. Ivory field closely filled with tiny cypress trees within strapwork medallion lattice; dark brown floral main border with inscription at the lower end; ivory and pale pink floral and strapwork guards.
South Caucasian prayer rug, second half 19th century, 5ft. X 3ft. 10in. 1.52m. X 1.17m. Repaired crease mark to top end. Dark blue field with all over angular boteh-like motifs around a central medallion; narrow ivory floral spandrels above the prayer arch; pale yellow floral inner border; terracotta rosette main border and ivory and terracotta floral outer borders. Lustrous, long wool and bright palette.
Hamadan rug, north west Persia, circa 1930s, 6ft. 7in. X 4ft. 7in. 2.01m. X 1.40m. Overall wear; small areas of colour run; slight loss lower left corner. Dark blue diamond shaped field with ivory and dark blue centre medallion; red and saffron yellow spandrels; all over heratI design; slate blue main border and red floral guards. Bright palette.
Fine Teheran rug, north Persia, circa 1910-20s, 8ft. 7in. X 5ft. 2.62m. X 1.52m. Overall wear with corrosion to browns. Rose-red field with overall scrolling flowers and foliage with various animals and birds intermingling; dark blue rosette and floral main border; ivory trailing floral guards; and pale green outer guard. Where there is pile remaining, it is soft and velvety.
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