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Click here to subscribeA 19th century Japanese bone, ivory and wooden landscape displayModelled with a figure on a bridge, a birdhouse and a shrine. 21 cm wide. CONDITION REPORTS: Some scuffing and scratching, some splits, some repairs to wood, building lacking to right hand side of bridge, some old glue residue, some other losses, general wear.
An 18th century English pique inlaid ivory handled walking stickThe ivory finial inlaid with initials WH and date 97, with suspension loop holes and further scrolling pique decoration, above the tapering malacca shaft. 80.5 cm long. CONDITION REPORTS: Some splits and staining to ivory, some pique loss, small split and general wear, shaft ferrule lacking.
A fine quality Japanese Meiji period ivory and lacquer figural groupFormed as a group of artists decorating a mother-of-pearl and lacquered table screen, mounted on a plinth base, the underside with inset signed seal mark. 36.5 cm wide; 26 cm high. CONDITION REPORTS: Generally in good condition, one figure with one arm lacking, some firitting, table screen loose to base, general wear.
A PLATED AND ENGRAVED .41 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE TYPE II NO.3 REMINGTON DOUBLE DERINGER, 3inch plated barrels stamped with the manufacturer's details on the top flat and engraved with scrolling foliage and geometric designs along their entire length, border and scroll engraved plated frame, sheath trigger, two-piece ivory grips, contained in its relined mahogany and veneer case. Retains most of its original plated finish.
A 19TH LANCERS OFFICER'S MAMELUKE AND SABRETACHE ENSEMBLE OF SERINGAPATAM INTEREST, 79.5cm curved clipped back blade etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths, magic eyes, stands of arms, NIAGARA SERINGAPTAM ASSAYE and the regimental title, patinated, characteristic hilt, the crossguard decorated with stands of arms and regimental devices, two-piece ivory grips, contained in its black velvet wrapped wooden scabbard, with gilt mounts chased with the figure of St George and the Dragon, together with its companion sabretache, the flap with maker's trade label, owner's name and the date 1819. (2) Velvet renewed and gilding refreshed.
A PRINCE OF WALES VOLUNTEERS OFFICER'S MAMELUKE AND SHOULDER BELT PLATE ENSEMBLE, 79cm slightly curved clipped back blade with spear point etched with a Greek key motif, the magic eye in the talismanic fashion, further etched with 82nd regiment of foot devices and the owner's initials, the back edge etched with maker's panel for Reddell, characteristic copper gilt hilt , the crossguard engraved with the magic eye to either side, two-piece ivory grips, contained in its gilt mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the upper mount with maker's panel and all of the mounts decorated with the magic eye and stands of arms, together with its companion enamel and silver highlighted gilt officer's shoulder belt plate. The initials are those of General Henry Adolphus CB Proctor the Colonel of the regiment. (2)
A SCARCE MARINE OR NAVAL OFFICER'S 1803 PATTERN SWORD, 72.5cm sharply curved blade with traces of etched decoration, regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating a fouled anchor within a crowned laurel wreath, bold lion's head pommel, chequered ivory grip, contained in its black leather wrapped wooden scabbard with large brass mounts.
AN HIGHLY UNUSUAL PRESENTATION QUALITY MAMELUKE HILTED DIRK MOUNTED WITH A YATAGHAN BLADE BY SALTER, 60cm characteristic Yatagahn blade profusely inlaid with calligraphy and scrolling geometric designs, reinforced white metal forte bracket, copper gilt hilt, the cross guard with beaded border and acanthus leaf decoration, chevron decorated back and fore-strap, two-piece riveted ivory grips, chips, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the chape and locket decorated to the fore in an organic Art Nouveau manner and in a similar, sparser fashion to the rear, the upper mount with a maker's panel, Salter Sword Cutler & Jeweller to H.R.H the Duke of Sussex 35 Strand LONDON. Salter operated at this address from 1801-1824. Blade Maker- Hassan HussinTawakaltu Ala Khaliky Abduho (I depend on the one who created me, His slave -???- ) 3amal Mahmoude 1330 (the work of Mahmoude) 1220 in Hijri date, making the blade date to 1799.
A FINE QUALITY 19TH CENTURY MOROCCAN SNAPHAUNCE MUSKET, 54.5inch sighted barrel secured with four foliate embossed silver barrel bands, the whole profusely decorated along its entire length with gold damascene scrolling foliage and bearing two inscriptions, one on the sighting rib and the other to either side of the barrel "Pelt the enemy with flames that break those who are fleeing and pray to the Commander of the Faithful for Glory and Victory" another recounting the pilgrimage to the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad from al-Shifa' of Qadi 'lyad "Good tidings to you! Good tidings! Their domes have come into sight, alight, for you have achieved what you desire and what you have chosen!" and the last from the Qasidat al-Burdah of al-Busiri "Good tidings! O Community of Islam, we have through the grace of God an indestructible pillar", the breech set with a maker's tablet for Al-Zarwali, the lock and cock of characteristic form decorated with gold damascene to match and set with panels of silver foliage, full stocked with iron mounts, the trigger guard decorated in gold damascene to match, ivory butt plate, steel ramrod.
AN AUSTRALIAN LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY WALKING CANE, the ivory pommel carved as Ned Kelly's helmet, white metal collar stamped for Kingston & Lord Melbourne, octagonal tapering exotic hardwood haft, metal ferrule, 89cm long over all. Kingston & Lord, Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia - leading manufacturer of walking sticks and umbrellas. Ned Kelly (1854-1880), Australian bushranger, outlaw, bank robber, gang leader and murderer who wore a suit of armour fashioned from plough mouldboards.
AN EDWARDIAN WALKING STICK, the large carved ivory handle in the form of a heraldic lion holding a shield decorated with the head of Medusa, above two further figures, the silver collar hallmarked for Birmingham and with maker's mark for Alexander Clark & Co., malacca haft, metal ferrule, 94cm long over all.
AN EARY 20TH CENTURY JAZZ AGE WALKING CANE, the ivory pommel carved as the head of an Afro-American musician in suit and cravat, white metal collar hallmarked Birmingham 1924 and with maker's mark for Howell & Co., (Cane & Stick Manufacturers), ebonised haft, metal ferrule, 89cm long over all.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY WALKING CANE, the ivory pommel carved as the head of a military gentleman, white metal belted collar inscribed DELHI 28TH JULY 1886, wooden haft with white metal collar with presentation inscription to Company Sergeant J.O. Duneely for winning the 150 yards race, metal ferrule, 85.5cm long over all.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY WALKING CANE, the ivory pommel carved as a reclining dog on plinth, white metal collar inscribed THE GIFT OF THE RIGHT HONBLE SIR GEORGE GREY BART M.P. OF FALLODEN TO ALDERMAN HOOD OF MORPETH SEP 23 1873, the haft pierced for a thong, metal ferrule, 83cm long over all. Sir George Grey M.P. (1799-1882), British Whig, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Home Secretary.
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