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Click here to subscribeAn early 19th Century inlaid mahogany tea caddy, with harewood and boxwood stringing, decorated throughout with flower and leaf motifs, ivory escutcheon, opening to reveal internal compartments and with underlying 'secret' drawer to the back, raised on brass ball feet, 28 x 16 17cms.Self-declaration ivory reference CC8ME3JN
A Fine Brass Bound 'Club' Half Plate Field Camera By Adams, English, c.1900, with label for 'ADAMS & CO 81 ALDERSGATE St & 26 CHARRING CROSS Rd LONDON' the camera of typical field camera format with single rack and pinion extending base, all lacquered brass fittings, French polished mahogany with inlaid brass bindings, square edged Russian leather bellows, with Thornton Pickard focal plane shutter back, with 3 brass bound mahogany DDSs, with a brass bound lens engraved 'Ross London Goerz Patent 8 1/4in Double Anastigmat F7.7 No3552' with unusual aluminum shutter engraved 'The Adjustable Shutter Adams & Co London' all in the original leather carry case.Footnote: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref.UYC4MEEA
Unusual Vertical Electromedical Coil, English, c.1860, unsigned, on French polished mahogany base with brass terminals, with interrupter at top, with 2 hand-held electrodes, height 25cmFootnote: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref.QT7SRQ52
A Victorian Bur Walnut Microscope Slide Cabinet, English, c.1870, with plaque to inside of door for 'W. WATSON & SONS 313 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON' the cabinet with 10 deep slide drawers with deep drawer to base for accessories, with glazed door with lock and key, 2 sides of the plinth base missing, each drawer with turned knob and ceramic labels to each side, the cabinet contains a good selection of slides by makers including Wm. Gatrell, Barnes S.W., W. Watson & Sons, 313 High Holborn, and a number of slides from the Royal Microscopical Collection' and others approx 120 slidesFootnote: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref.8TGTPZX5
Y A COLLECTION OF VARIOUS TREEN AND BOXES VARIOUSLY 18TH, 19TH AND 20TH CENTURYComprising; a George III walnut and ivory inlaid door stop, of wedge-form and engraved initials, 21cm long, a Victorian burr yew or oak small, low, stool, possibly South Yorkshire, 28.5cm wide, a George III mahogany tea caddy with Greek key frieze, 28cm wide, a miniature cheval mirror, 21cm high, a miniature dresser (with miniature accoutrements) a burr walnut and ivory inlaid barrel, initialled JC, and a pair of candlesticks, 27cm high(qty) De minimis licence ref: M6YTYLN1 (George III door stop)De minimis licence ref: WWK87JJK (A burr walnut and ivory inlaid barrel)Provenance: The Fulwood Collection
Y AN ASHFORD SPECIMEN MARBLE TABLE THERMOMETER LATE 19TH CENTURY With ivory vernier scale 20cm highTogether with a serpentine marble tazza, probably Cornish, 12.5cm high, 14cm diameter De minimis license ref: DBD479WKProvenance:The Fulwood CollectionCondition Report: The black marble to the thermometer has chips and losses to the angles, the ivory is discoloured, as in the catalogue description we have a licence in order to offer for saleThe mercury tube is complete and intact and there is a reading being displayedThe tazza appears to be in good condition overall - please request additional images for a view of thisPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
Y A CHINESE CARVED HARDWOOD DISPLAY CABINET LATE 19TH CENTURY With ivory handle183cm high, 68cm wide, 32cm deep De minimis license: HBZ4SU7UCondition Report: As catalogued the handle appears to incorporate ivory and bone elementsOverall with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, there are some splits and cracks to the timber elements including the rails and platformsThe colour overall appears quite uniform, some slight colour variation due to wear and UV exposure Please see additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
* Wellington (Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of). Commemorative funeral programme printed on silk, London: Mitchell and Sams, [1852], broadside programme printed in black on an ivory silk ground, titled 'Funeral Programme by Authority of the Earl Marshall', with details of the processions, within an allegorial border incorporating the Duke's military achievements and his many titles, upper border with armorial topped by a ducal coronet, with 'In Memory of Arthur Duke of Wellington' on flanking scrolls, fringed edging, one faint central horizontal fold, 60 x 47 cm (23.5 x 18.5 ins), mounted, framed and glazed (66 x 53 cm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Rare and in excellent condition; we have traced only one other copy sold at auction.
Two early 19th Century miniature set rings, each with a miniature portrait of Hope, one in colour, the other in black and white, both with bright cut borders and shoulders, the black and white engraved to the reverse 'Given by The 1st Sir Robert Peel to Wm Walker Esq of Bury, about 1803', both with gold mounts and shanks testing as approximately 14ct, both ring size P, 12.0g gross.Note: Ivory self-declaration reference JLRL4K8T
A Royal China Works, Worcester (Grainger & Co). A twin handled blush ivory vase and cover painted by James Stintonof ovoid tapering form with twin scrolled handles, moulded neck and foot, the body painted with pheasants emerging from woodland, signed 'Jas Stinton', printed factory marks, 960 over G height 28cmCondition: Good condition overall
A George VI Art Deco silver and ivory four piece tea serviceSheffield, 1946, Viner's Ltdof panelled tapering rectangular form, engraved with a linear band and Art Deco geometric fan design, comprising teapot and a hot water pot fitted with square section angular ivory scroll handles and knob finials, twin handled sugar basin and milk jug, (4)teapot handled to spout 29.5cm, weight approx. 56.79ozt.Condition: Good condition commensurate with age. Stable Hairlines to ivory handles particularly teapot.IMPORTANT NOTEThis item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission number reference: ANRHEJ7C
A Royal Worcester blush ivory twin handled vase painted by W.G Ricketts of tapering form with twin acanthus moulded loop handles on a leaf moulded foot, the body painted with Antirrhinum, (snapdragons), the reverse with Forget-Me-Knots, highlighted in gilt, green printed factory marks RdNd362626 shape no 2129, dated code for 1901height 32cm.,Condition: Good condition
Six Royal Worcester blush ivory jugslate 19th/early 20th centuryfirst of tapering form, with twin reeded bands to waist and loop handle, the neck moulded with flowering prunus, the body painted with a spray of Hawthorn blossom, puce factory marks, Rd 17049, date code for 1890, shape 1225, together with five flatback jugs, shape 1094 in various sizes, of ovoid form and with gilt reeded loop handles, decorated with thistles, pink heather and other flowers, the two smallest jugs with butterflies, puce printed factory marks, Rd No29115, (6)first height 16.8 cm, smallest 13cmCondition: overall in good condition. First may have had cover originally There is some small areas of wear to the handles in places. Some rubbing to gilt
A late Victorian burr walnut games compendium by Ayres the case with hinged lid containing a turned boxwood and ebony Staunton chess set, two lift out fitted trays containing a set of boxwood and ebony draughts, ivory inlaid rosewood cribbage board, a set of bone dominoes and dice, gavel, shaker, whist marker, leather clad folding games board and a gilt tooled blue cloth Guide to the Compendiumheight 18cm., width 33.3cm. depth 22cm.Condition: Case has been repolished. There is some ebony corner moulding lacking to the right corner at the front, small old repair to corner of the lid. Key present. Black King, queen, bishop and white bishop missing finials. There is an associated black knight which is 4.5cm high, the original is 3.5cm. There is a chip to the base of the original. There is a chip to the collar of one white pawn. Otherwise good condition. Guide distressed and with spotting tears and chips. Hinges of board becoming tired and cracking. IMPORTANT NOTICE: This item will be registered from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission reference number: (TSD93THA)
Large Indo-Heriz Indian hand knotted wool pile on cotton rug, late 20th century. With a large central medallion on a terracotta field with ivory, mustard, and green flowers. Four spandrels with a samovar (stylized turtle) in each corner. Navy blue border. Approximately 60-70 knots per square inch.Provenance: Oriental Rug Co., Edina, Minnesota, 1996; From the Estate of C. Curtis "Curt" Dunnavan, Long Lake, Minnesota.C. Curtis "Curt" Dunnavan (1926-2022) was a passionate world traveler and avid collector. It was through his travels that he was inspired to begin a lifelong relationship with the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), becoming a major sponsor of the institute and facilitating the growth of their Asian art department, which is now one of the best in the country. His generous donations to Mia allowed them to establish a fund for the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, one of the few endowed positions of this type in the museum field. He additionally served as a trustee of the institute, advocating for its operational growth. In its turn, the museum established a gallery named in his honor in recognition for his endowment fund and numerous contributions to their collection. The selections here showcase his talent and breadth of collecting, ranging from ancient statues to 19th-century woodblock prints. His appreciation for art persisted throughout his life and we are honored to offer items from his collection in this auction.Length: 9 ft 10 in x width: 8 ft 2 in.Condition: The rug is in overall good condition. There are a few minute spots with low pile, possibly from furniture, but otherwise the pile is even throughout. The color are bold and deep. Discoloration tot he fringes; likely some losses to the fringe. Light soiling throughout consistent with age and use. Light soiling to the verso.
Group of six etchings or engravings of India including:"The Taje Mah'l [The Taj Mahal] at Agra" From the book "The Oriental annual, or, Scenes in India" by the Rev. Hobart Caunter. Published by Edward Bull, London, 1834. Engravings from drawings by William Daniell and engraved by Joseph Lee."Capture of the King of Delhi by Captain Hodson" published by The London Printing and Publishing Company Ltd., ca. 1860.A portrait of Bahadur Shah titled "Mahomed Suraj-oo-Deen Shah Gazee, Titular King of Delhi, born 1773 & proclaimed rebel King of Delhi May 11th 1857; dethroned and captured Sept. 20 1857; from a miniature painted on ivory by the portrait painter to the King of Delhi; a beautiful specimen of native art." Published by The London Printing and Publishing Company Ltd.One hand colored engraving titled "The Golden Kiosk, in the Valley of Ambir." Illegibly signed in plate along the lower right.One hand colored engraving titled "Temples in the Valley of Ambir" after Charles Laplante, ca. 1860s. Signed in plate along the lower right."Ruins of the Palace of Feroze, Plains of Delhi." Engraved by E. Therond after Charles Laplante. Signed in plate along the lower left and right corners.Provenance: From the collection of Frederick and Catherine Asher, Minneapolis, Minnesota.Frederick M. Asher and Catherine E. Asher were prominent scholars in the field of Art History. Both dedicated their lives to the education of students, teaching for many years as professors at the University of Minnesota. They both had a passion for South Asian art, traveling extensively throughout India, Asia, and the Middle East. Selections from their travels and careers as avid art historians are offered in this auction. Their collection includes Indian jewelry, Japanese woodblock prints, an incredible slide collection, and much more.Sight ranges from 4 1/4 in to 8 1/2 in; width ranges from 5 1/4 in to 9 1/2 in. Framed; height: 10 1/2 in to 14 in; width ranges from 10 1/2 in to 15 in.Condition: The coloration is bold and deep. There is undulation throughout all sheets. There are areas of discoloration and toning throughout all items. There is minute foxing throughout the images. To the print of Taj Mah'l there are creases and tears visible. All works are framed under a window mat. Framed under glass. There is wear to all frames.
A Continental copper gilt electro-type bombe jewel casket, the lid inset with an oval miniature on ivory of 18th c figures, in a surround of silver and iridescent speckled glass spandrels, swing handles, plush lined, key, 23.5cm l Please note Mellors & Kirk have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: P1NF2HG3 Gilding rubbed and some polish residue, condition otherwise good
Matrix Scale Models (4), all boxed and cased, limited edition, 1:43 scale, MX 41705-111 J Gurney Nutting Tourer GRO48 H H Maharaja of Darbhanga, ivory white, MX 11705-102 H J Mulliner SC III Drophead Coupe in silver, MX 11705-041 Hooper Design 8390 Empress Line in yellow and MX 11705-042 Hooper Design 8390 Empress Line in maroon, VG-E, boxes/cases VG-E, (4)
George III oak bureau, fall front enclosing a fitted interior, with ivory handles, four long graduating drawers, bracket feet, width 92cm, depth 49cm, height 107cm.Condition report:The side panels both have multiple splits running vertically. Some fairly evident scratches to the left hand side of the fall front. The fall front itself doesn't sit level when down - the hinges do not give it the clearance from the main body so it can't lay level (could be remedied with adjustment to hinges). The interior is particularly tired, secitons of veneer loss around the drawers and holes, missing pulls, losses to the escutcheon to interior cupboard. Drawer linings are split, but appear sound. Some missing lengths of drawer trim/ outlines. Repairs to feet. No keys. No evidence of woodworm.
A late Victorian silver “Cellini Pattern” ewer or hot water jug, with a trigger-operated hinged cover and a gilt interior, the repoussé work body on a stepped domed circular foot with a cartouche on each side of the body flanked by applied demi-figures; one inscribed “A Earnest Ayers from the wanderers with their kindest regards Feb 1892”, the other side engraved with a pennant, inscribed “AIBLINS”, also crested below the spout, by Messrs Barnard, London 1890, 37cm high, 40.95oz.Self-declaration ivory reference Y77PVCWG
A William IV silver naturalistic tea pot, in the form of a fruit with a textured matt finish, with applied leaves and blossom flowers over the upper body and cover, the handle and spout and the three short feet all resembling sections of branches with bark texturing, by Charles Fox, London, 1832, contained in a lined and fitted wooden box with retailer's mark of "I.W and F.B Thomas, Silversmiths, 153 Bond Street, London", 10.5cm high, 14.8oz.Self-declaration ivory reference DBRCRYP4
A George V silver four piece tea set, with rounded oblong bodies and ball feet, decorated with part fluting and gadroon and shell borders, the hot water jug and teapot with ivory finials, by Walker and Hall, Sheffield 1933/34/36, the hot water jug 23cm high, 71.1 oz. (4)Self-declaration ivory reference C4C85JK9
A Victorian silver four-piece tea and coffee service, with vase-shaped bodies, circular bases and embossed stiff leaves at intervals around the lower bodies, with scoll handles, each piece initialled "DB", by Hawksworth, Eyre & Co, Sheffield 1848, the coffee pot 27.5cm high, 77.9oz. (4)Provenance: select items removed from Carrycoats Hall, Northumberland.Self-declaration ivory reference KNWPY7DR
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