There are 239713 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribeA 19th century Chinese Export ivory card case of rectangular form carved with figural garden and terrace scenes to both sides within border of branches and a dragon to lid edge, 9.5 x 5.5cm (af).Additional InformationRestoration the lid, one side has broken off and has been re-glued and also stapled/connected with bolts, with other minor areas of losses such as flower petals mainly along the bottom edge of the damaged lid.
A Japanese Meiji period miniature Satsuma squat bottle vase, with finely hand painted and gilt heightened butterfly decoration,, bearing painted Shimazu family crest to base, height 3.5cm, and further predominantly Meiji period examples to include a larger bottle vase bearing two character mark to base, a pair of double gourd vases and a baluster vase, also a quartz token and a miniature ivory panel set in hardwood stand (10).Additional InformationThe majority of pieces with surface wear, losses and crazing, the larger bottle vase has been broken and crudely restored, chip to quartz seal, the stand of the ivory panel has an area of loss, and panel does not sit entirely flush within it.
An Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam micromosaic inlaid games box with chess and cribbage board to hinged lid enclosing backgammon board, 30.5 x 13cm, and a mother of pearl inlaid hardwood gloves box, also a cigarette cutter (2).Additional InformationWe would only be able to post this lot within the UK due to the ivory, small area of loss and one panel stained green to the games box.
HUNGETSU; a good 19th century Japanese carved ivory netsuke of Rakkan seated with a shishi, signed to base, height 3.7cm, width 4.5cm.Additional InformationNatural staining to the ivory, the tip of the left claw on the left foot of the shishi is missing but this is being ultra critical. Overall a well carved and good example.
A good and large Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke modelled as a group of figures, signed to red rectangular plaque to the base, height 6cm, width 7cm.Provenance: the property of a Worcestershire gentleman.Additional InformationSome natural colour change to the ivory commensurate with age, a 3mm hairline crack running through one of the base holes but overall an excellent example.
An 18th century Japanese carved ivory netsuke of Sennin holding a bundle over his shoulder, height 10.7cm.Additional InformationThe feet have been restored just above the ankle they have been broken and new feet have been applied. Otherwise, natural staining, natural cracks in the ivory but no damage as such.
TOKYO SCHOOL; a superb and very large Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono of a fisherman and his son, the gentleman holding a crayfish in his right hand with boy by his side holding a basket containing a fish, aperture to base which would have contained the original signed seal, height 41cm to top of head and 61cm to top of rod, presented on a carved wooden stand.Additional InformationHeight is excluding the wooden stand, main issue is natural cracks to the ivory, please see additional images, however this is a superior piece as is highlighted in the images, this is as good an ivory okimono as you are likely to see.
TOKYO SCHOOL; a good Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono depicting a gentleman playing a musical instrument with monkey by his side, signed to red lacquered rectangular plaque to the base within an elaborate scroll, height 17cm.Provenance: the property of a Worcestershire gentleman.Additional InformationA fine example presented in good condition, some natural discolouration due to the age of the ivory in parts as to be expected.
A fine Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono of a drum seller inlaid with various stained hardstones, mother of pearl, etc, signed to green oval plaque to the base, height 15cm.Provenance: the property of a Worcestershire gentleman.Additional InformationAn excellent example presented in good condition.
TOKYO SCHOOL; a fine Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono of a woodcutter with bundle of twigs upon his back and child by his side carrying an axe, signed to red lacquered rectangular plaque to the base, height 16cm.Provenance: the property of a Worcestershire gentleman.Additional InformationOverall in excellent condition, a fine example.
A good Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono of a gentleman carrying a kettle, signed to mother of pearl oval to the base, height 21cm.Provenance: the property of a Worcestershire gentleman.Additional InformationThere is a split to the base which runs up the side, this shows from both the top and the base, staining to the crack running through the base, a fine hairline crack running through the fingers of his right hand, general staining commensurate with age.
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono of a young woman with vase on a low table by her side, height 15.75cm.Provenance: the property of a Worcestershire gentleman.Additional InformationA few small stained hairline cracks which are natural to the age of the ivory, some staining in parts again all commensurate with age, otherwise in good order.
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono of a young woman carrying a parasol with child holding an insect by her side, signed to base and bearing original paper label, height 17.5cm.Provenance: the property of a Worcestershire gentleman.Additional InformationThe parasol is detached but present, a good example presented in good condition.
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono of an elderly gentleman teasing a young boy with a fish, signed to base, height 17cm.Provenance: the property of a Worcestershire gentleman.Additional InformationThe base has cracked and this goes through the signature, also noticeable from the upper portion of the base where it is stained, otherwise condition good.
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono of a young woman wearing elaborate robe, unsigned, height 14.75cm.Provenance: the property of a Worcestershire gentleman.Additional InformationA slither chip to the base of her robe to the side of her right foot, natural staining and some vertical cracks commensurate with age throughout.
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono of a gentleman holding a pipe with a fish and a basket, signed to base, height 23.5cm (af).Additional InformationThe head has been off and reattached, numerous breakages and repairs throughout, further usual hairline cracks and surface wear etc, some of the joints are loose and will need attention.
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure group depicting men tying up a crocodile, signed to underside, length approx 34cm (af). Additional InformationThis piece has at one time been broken in two approximately in the centre which has been reglued, this joint is now extremely loose and will need attention, there is a small loose section, further general wear including damage and losses, surface wear, dirt, etc.
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono of a robed man carrying staff and rope on naturalistically modelled base, signed to underside, height 11.5cm (af).Additional InformationSome damage and losses including to the lower section of his staff to the reverse, some of the joint sections loose and some hairlines, build up of dirt, etc. Please judge from illustrations and request additional if necessary.
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono of a gentleman holding a tortoise and paddle with gourd/flask to his left side and child holding fishing rod and fish, two character mark to base, height 13cm.Additional InformationSome natural hairlines, general light surface wear, apparent minor hairline crack to the reverse of the gentleman's left leg, further general surface wear and dirt, some apparent damage and loss to the ribbon of his robe on the side above child's left shoulder.
A Japanese Meiji period Tokyo School ivory okimono depicting a gentleman carrying baskets and broom, inset red 'tablet' and remnants of paper label to the circular base, height 18cm (af). Additional InformationSome damage including to the stick he is carrying in his right hand, some natural hairlines, some gaps at the joints, repaired section to the base, some separation between feet and base, general surface wear and build up of dirt.
A Japanese Meiji period Tokyo School ivory okimono of a gentleman holding figure in right hand and fan in left hand, engraved leaf device to the circular base, height 18.8cm.Additional InformationFan loose, possible break to the lower section, figure held aloft also slightly loose, natural hairlines including to main figure's forehead and left cheek, general surface wear throughout and build up of dirt.
A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of three men fighting, unsigned, height 7.5cm (af).Additional InformationChip to one of the legs, only visible from reverse, general surface wear commensurate with age, the figure on the right appears to have been reglued back onto the group with glue residue and visible glue where he meets the central figure, also a damage and repair to that figure visible from reverse.
A well carved Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono modelled as a gentleman holding a chicken with a boy on his shoulder and a further boy by his side, signed to red lacquered seal to base, height 17cm.Additional InformationThe upon his shoulders head has been broken off and crudely glued, some staining, there is a crack to the base, otherwise ok.
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono of an elderly gentleman in elaborately decorated cap and kimono, with keyfret decoration to the base and two character mark underneath, height 15cm.Additional InformationDirt and some staining throughout, general surface wear, some splits to the base.
A group of four Japanese Meiji period ivory okimonos of a four piece musical group, one signed with red rectangular plaque to base, height 10cm.Provenance: the property of a Worcestershire gentleman.Additional InformationDrumsticks reattached, neck of instruments reattached, end of flute damaged.
An early 19th century Japanese black lacquered pewter and mother of pearl warabi inlaid inro of rounded rectangular form, width 6.7cm, height 4.3cm.Additional InformationSome wear to the interior gilt lacquering as you would expect from use, minor wear to the exterior, also retains an ivory bird shaped ojime bead.
A Japanese Meiji period ivory and Shibayama style barrel with hinged end revealing two gold lacquered drawers and with white metal mounts throughout, length 11.5cm (af).Additional InformationThe end that is not a cupboard is loose and a split through the body which has opened to about 3mm, one end has the white metal mount missing. There are bits of the Shibayama detail missing throughout. A few cracks to the ivory. To the interior we are missing ivory sections and one section present is a replacement.
A late 19th/early 20th century mother of pearl and ivory inlaid micro mosaic card case, 10.3 x 7.7cm, two further mother of pearl examples (both af) and a mother of pearl mounted pair of opera glasses (missing lens cap) (4). Additional InformationBoth lid mechanisms of the mother of pearl card cases af, will need attention, one with heavy surface wear and some damage, all items with general surface wear.
Two Indian carved ivory figures, one depicting a woman with a broken vase, height 8cm excluding ebonised base, the other depicting a woman beside a bush carrying a basket on horn base (2).Additional InformationWoman with flowers: height 7.8cm excluding base, 10.2cm including base. Woman with broken vase: height 7.7cm excluding base, 9.9cm including base.
A circa 1900 Mughal School gouache on rectangular ivory panel depicting hunting scene in rural landscape with tents and buildings to background, 12.2 x 23.8cm (af).Additional InformationSome losses to the gouache, a 14cm hairline crack running along the lower central to bottom right corner, further general wear, surface marks and dirt, etc.
A circa 1900 Mughal school gouache on rectangular ivory panel depicting figural court scenes in landscape, 13 x 24.5cm.Additional InformationGenerally in good condition apart from some surface dirt and a few areas of fritting to the edges, a pencil mark to the back, minor surface wear such as scratches.
PEARCE & SONS LTD; a George V hallmarked silver five piece coffee set comprising a footed urn shaped coffee pot with ivory finial and insulators, height 18.5cm, illegible but different mark, a coffee pot, a twin handled sugar bowl, a cream jug and a circular tray, diameter 35.5cm, London 1922, in fitted oak case with maker's plaque, approx 71.4ozt (5).
EDWARD, EDWARD JR, JOHN & WILLIAM BARNARD; a William IV hallmarked silver teapot with cast foliate finial and C-scroll handle, raised on four spreading feet, length 20cm, approx 11.2ozt.Additional InformationNumerous dents, surface scratches, wear, nicks, tarnish, cracks to ivory insulators, etc.
CHARLES BOYTON & SON LTD; a George V hallmarked silver squat circular teapot with roped rim, ivory finial and insulated loop handle, on tapering foot, London 1931, length 30cm, approx 25.8ozt.Additional InformationGeneral condition in tact, minor traces of surface wear such as scratches commensurate with age and usage, the edges of the spout are slightly misshapen particularly to one upper corner, some staining to natural splits of the ivory finial, there are gaps between components of the handle and ivory insulators but the handle is not loose, hallmarks partially rubbed but still legible, the lid is slightly overlapping the inside edge of the top aperture, areas of residues of cleaning products including finial and area to the inside.
FATTORINI & SONS LTD; an Edward VII hallmarked silver hot water pot of ovoid form with raised rim and angled handle, Birmingham 1906, height 17.5cm, approx 15ozt.Additional InformationSurface wear throughout such as tiny dints and scratches, the base of the finial is broken off so it remains very loose, one ivory insulator to the handle, the other wooden, base scratched with trademarks, also marked 'Fattorini Bradford' to base.
Loading...
