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An anonymous 'giraffe' upright piano, probably Vienna, circa 1820 Mahogany case with green cloth infill panels. The nameboard

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Lot 78

An anonymous 'giraffe' upright piano, probably Vienna, circa 1820 Mahogany case with green cloth infill panels. The nameboard bearing a later paper label inscribed: Joseph Wachtl in Wien. The seven octave keyboard CC-c5 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Hanging Viennese action with two pedals. Bichord to EE and trichord above. Width 139cm, depth 57cm, case height 236cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 30, (109) U436VG. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, ill. on p. 97. Provenance: According to Colt once the property of Dr. Helmholtz

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An anonymous grand piano now a harpsichord, circa 1785 The case, veneered in carefully chosen mahogany, elaborately cross-ban

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Lot 79

An anonymous grand piano now a harpsichord, circa 1785 The case, veneered in carefully chosen mahogany, elaborately cross-banded and inlaid, with rosettes in the corners of the panels. Raised on a trestle stand with four square tapered legs inlaid with fruitwood stringing. The cross-banded keywell veneered with panels of burr walnut and geometric stringing. The five octave keyboard FF/GG-f3 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. At present set up with three rows of plastic harpsichord jacks, this instrument appears to have been converted from a piano The instrument had an action accessed from underneath in a manner only used by Crang Hancock. The case has been lengthened whilst in Colt's ownership. The extant examples of Crang Hancock grand pianos are all relatively short, so it may have been lengthened in the misbelief that it had at some stage been reduced in length. Present length 229cm, width 97cm, case height including lid 29cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 32, (120) M515H. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, ill. on p. 25.

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A square piano by Rolfe, London, circa 1805 The mahogany case cross-banded with satinwood and inlaid with geometric fruitwood

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Lot 8

A square piano by Rolfe, London, circa 1805 The mahogany case cross-banded with satinwood and inlaid with geometric fruitwood stringing, raised on a frame stand veneered en suite and with brass castors and paterae. Shelf underneath. The satinwood veneered nameboard cross-banded with rosewood and inlaid with ebony and boxwood lines and with two pierced panels. Painted with Turk's cap lilies, primulas, sweet peas, roses and auricula. Inscribed on a red painted oval plaque beneath a foliate garland: William Rolfe, No 112 Cheapside London. The five and a half octave keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Double action with pedal operated over-dampers. Serial number 4434 Width 168.5cm, depth 62cm, case height including lid 26cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 25, (70) S347R. The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Silver 1944-1969, p. 19 S3351B. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, nameboard ill. on p. 92.

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A square piano by Jones, London, circa 1807 The mahogany case, cross-banded in satinwood, with ebony and boxwood stringing an

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Lot 80

A square piano by Jones, London, circa 1807 The mahogany case, cross-banded in satinwood, with ebony and boxwood stringing and geometrical inlays. Three cross-banded and inlaid drawers under the baseboard, all raised on six turned and reeded legs with brass collars. The five and a half octave keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Double action with mop-stick over-dampers. The inlaid satinwood-veneered keywell, cross-banded with rosewood and with two pierced panels. The black painted rectangular plaque inscribed: R. Jones & Co, Upright Grand & Square Piano Forte Makers, To His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, No 11 Golden Square, London. Serial number 976 Width 167cm, depth 62cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 33cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 27, (80) S359J. Provenance: Bequeathed by Mrs Skinner of Canterbury in 1975.

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An 'Imperial Grand Piano by Robert Wornum, London, circa 1838 The rosewood case raised on three turned and carved legs. The u

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Lot 82

An 'Imperial Grand Piano by Robert Wornum, London, circa 1838 The rosewood case raised on three turned and carved legs. The underside of the fall board with a paper label inscribed: Royal Patent Equal Tension, Imperial Horizontal Grand Pianoforte. Invented and manufactured by Robert Wornum. MUSIC HALL, Store Street, Bedford Square, LONDON. The six and a half octave keyboard CC-f4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Wornum's tape check action with under-dampers. Two pedals controlling dampers and action shift. Serial number 5135 Length 240cm, width 127cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 40cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 15, (31) G281W. Provenance: The gift of Rosamond E. M. Harding.

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An 'Albion' piano by Wornum, London, circa 1845 The rosewood case raised on four turned legs with brass castors. Inscribed on

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Lot 83

An 'Albion' piano by Wornum, London, circa 1845 The rosewood case raised on four turned legs with brass castors. Inscribed on a paper label: Royal Patent ALBION SQUARE Piano Fort, Invented and Manufactured by Robert Wornum. (Indecipherable bottom line): MUSIC HALL. Store Street Bedford Square LONDON. The six octave and two notes keyboard FF-g4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Wornum down-striking tape-check action. Two pedal (disconnected). Serial number 7752 Width 117cm, depth 85cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 29cm. Literature: Possibly - The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 20 S359.

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An upright piano by Pleyel, Paris, 1864 The rosewood case with scrolling legs to the front and cast metal carrying handles to

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Lot 84

An upright piano by Pleyel, Paris, 1864 The rosewood case with scrolling legs to the front and cast metal carrying handles to the sides. The ebonised name batten, with a brass line inlay, bearing the inscription: PLEYEL. The seven octave keyboard AAA-a4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Two pedals controlling dampers and keyboard shift. Serial number 37147 Width 132cm, depth 63cm, case height 117cm. Literature: Manufacture & sale documented in the Pleyel Archive held at the Cité de la Musique in Paris, inv. no. E.2009.5.10, Element 85. Provenance: Purchased at Sotheby's 30th March 1989.

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A grand piano by Broadwood, London, 1806 The mahogany cross-banded case inlaid with ebony stringing, raised on a trestle stan

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Lot 85

A grand piano by Broadwood, London, 1806 The mahogany cross-banded case inlaid with ebony stringing, raised on a trestle stand with four square tapered legs and brass castors. The keywell in satinwood, cross-banded with rosewood and inlaid with ebony and boxwood stringing, the nameboard with an inset oval boxwood name plaque inscribed: 1806, John Broadwood & Son, Makers to his Majesty and the Princesses. Great Pulteney Street, Golden Square, London. The five and a half keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. English grand action, trichord throughout. Divided bridge. Mounted on a stretcher between the two front legs a decorative lyre and three pedals, the latter controlling keyboard shift, and damping. Inscribed Marshall on the action. Serial number 3597 Length 228cm, width 107cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 33.5 cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 8, (13) G260B, ill. on p. 10. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 8 G260B, ill. on p. 10. Provenance: An entry for this piano has been found in Broadwood Porters' books held at the Surrey History Centre: 3rd November 1806. Recorded on Oryx.

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A square piano by Frey, Paris 1820. The flame mahogany case raised on four columnar legs with brass collars on a curved cross

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Lot 86

A square piano by Frey, Paris 1820. The flame mahogany case raised on four columnar legs with brass collars on a curved crossed stretcher base. The curved ash nameboard with a glass plaque within a gilt frame bearing (either side of a regal crest) the inscription: de Frey Père &Fils, Brevetes Leurs Altesses Royales, Monsieur Frère du Roi, Mme. Duchess d'Angoulême, Mme. la Duchesse de Berry & de S. A. S., Mme. la Duchesse Douairiére d'Orleans, L. Vieille Rue du Temple hôtel des Ambassadeurs d'Hollande, No. 51 À PARIS. 1820. The six octave keyboard FF-f4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. One knee lever and five pedals, mounted on a lyre, operating a buff stop, dampers, moderator, bassoon and drum. Width 171cm, depth 73cm, case height including lid 29cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, recent additions, (66a) S343F. Provenance: Purchases at Sotheby's 7th April 1982.

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A 'Pianino' upright piano by Pleyel, Paris, circa 1835 The flame mahogany veneered case, two serpentine legs to the front ter

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Lot 87

A 'Pianino' upright piano by Pleyel, Paris, circa 1835 The flame mahogany veneered case, two serpentine legs to the front terminating in lion's paw feet. The curved fall board bearing a pair of cast gilt metal candle holders. The rosewood veneered nameboard inlaid with simple brass stringing and bearing a boxwood plaque inscribed: Medailles d'or, 1827, 1834, Ignace Pleyel & Compie. ,Facteurs du Roi, PARIS. The six octave keyboard FF-f4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Two pedals controlling action shift and dampers. Width 116cm, depth 61cm, case height 109cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 30, (106) U432P. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, p. 108.

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A grand piano by Bord, Paris, circa 1855 The rosewood case with a beaded moulding running above the skirting, raised on three

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Lot 88

A grand piano by Bord, Paris, circa 1855 The rosewood case with a beaded moulding running above the skirting, raised on three turned and facetted legs. The interior of the inlaid fall board bearing the inscription: Brevet et Medaille 1844, A. Bord, Paris. The seven octave keyboard AAA-a4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Bord double escapement repetition action, with two ornate cast pedals controlling dampers and keyboard shift. Straight strung iron frame decorated with floral swags. Length 212cm, width 134cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 35.5cm.

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A square piano by Erard, Paris, 1804 The mahogany panelled case with a quarter-round gilt metal moulding around the skirting,

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Lot 89

A square piano by Erard, Paris, 1804 The mahogany panelled case with a quarter-round gilt metal moulding around the skirting, raised on four turned tapered legs with brass collars and turned brass feet. The maple nameboard cross-banded with satinwood and inlaid with simple stringing inscribed: Erard Freres, Rue Du Mail N.37. à Paris 1804. The five and a half octave keyboard FF-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Inscribed in ink on the soundboard: Erard Freres à Paris 1804 / No 6075. Double action. Four pedals, mounted on back leg stretcher; according to Colt they controlled 'Sustaining, Bassoon, Buff, Celeste'. The piano retains its original two piece internal cover. Serial number 6075 Width 164cm, depth 61cm, case height including lid 25cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 25, (66) S343EF. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 19, (66) S343EF. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, p. 50. Provenance: Documented in the Erard Archives held at the Cité de la Musique in Paris, inv. no. 2009.5.41, Element 67, and inv. no. 2009.5.101, Element 195. Once the property of Arnold Dolmetch whilst a student in Brussels. Recorded for the BBC archives.

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An upright square piano by Clementi, London, circa 1812 The mahogany case with inlaid lines of ebony. The top surmounted by a

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Lot 9

An upright square piano by Clementi, London, circa 1812 The mahogany case with inlaid lines of ebony. The top surmounted by a pierced brass gallery. The watered silk panelled front with four Ionic pilasters terminating with ormolu dancing maidens. Raised on six turned and reeded legs with brass castors. The mahogany batten below the keyboard bearing a boxwood plaque inscribed: New Patent, CLEMENTI & Co. LONDON. The six octave keyboard FF-f4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Single pedal operating dampers. Two piece soundboard with a rectangular fretted insert. Serial numbers 461 and 11236 Width 144cm, depth 52cm, case height 151cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 30, (104) U431C. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 22 U431C. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, p. 54.

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An upright grand piano by Stodart, London, circa 1820 The mahogany case with a simple ebony line inlay, a pair of later doors

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Lot 90

An upright grand piano by Stodart, London, circa 1820 The mahogany case with a simple ebony line inlay, a pair of later doors above the sliding music desk, all raised on four turned legs. The keywell veneered in satinwood with boxwood stringing and rosewood cross-banding, in the nameboard the oval boxwood plaque inscribed: Patent, W & M Stodart, Makers To Their Majesties And Royal Family, Golden Square, London. The six octave keyboard CC-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Two pedals operating keyboard shift and dampers. 134 inked on bottom key. Width 114cm, depth 56cm, case height 254cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 30, (108) U435S. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, ill. on p. 48.

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A grand piano by Kirkman, London, circa 1820 The rosewood case inlaid with brass stringing and with elaborate cast gilt metal

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Lot 91

A grand piano by Kirkman, London, circa 1820 The rosewood case inlaid with brass stringing and with elaborate cast gilt metal mouldings around the skirting, and the perimeter of the lid edge. Raised on four turned and reeded legs with carved acanthus tops. Gilt case handles in the form of lions' masks. The rosewood cross-banded nameboard profusely inlaid with a brass foliate surrounded plaque inscribed: Kirkman, London, Patent. The patent referred to is Patent No 4068, registered on October 14th 1816 for "An improved method of applying an octave stop to pianofortes." The six octave keyboard CC-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Two lyre mounted pedals. The right pedal controlling dampers, the left pedal shifting the action to control the use of the 'octave stop'. The instrument has a third bridge dedicated to this 4-foot stop. Length 237cm, width 116cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 43cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 20, (50) G307K. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, p. 74. Provenance: According to Colt, possibly made for King George IV for the Brighton Pavilion.

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A grand piano by Wornum, London, circa 1852 The rosewood case with carved cheek brackets, raised on three octagonal legs capp

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Lot 92

A grand piano by Wornum, London, circa 1852 The rosewood case with carved cheek brackets, raised on three octagonal legs capped with acanthus. Folding music desk with sliding pierced candle sides. The plain underside of the folding fall board bearing a rectangular stained wood plaque inscribed: Robt. Wornum & Sons. LONDON. The six octave and nine note keyboard CCC-a4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Wornum's down-striking action. Single ebonised bridge. Two pedals controlling dampers and action shift. Serial number 9555 Length 248cm, width 132cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 36cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 15, (31) G281W.

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A square piano by Broadwood, London, 1787 The mahogany case cross-banded with satinwood and inlaid with rope-twist stringing,

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Lot 93

A square piano by Broadwood, London, 1787 The mahogany case cross-banded with satinwood and inlaid with rope-twist stringing, raised on a frame stand veneered en suite, brass castors and paterae. Shelf underneath. The keywell cross-banded in maple with geometric stringing, the nameboard bearing the inscription: Johannes Broadwood Londini Fecit 1787 Patent, Great Pulteney Street Golden Square. The five octave keyboard FF-f3 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. English single action with brass under-dampers. Bearing a paper label in English and French on the inside of the spine giving instruction on how to deal with keys that stick and dampers that rattle. Serial number 762 Width 158cm, depth 54cm, case height including lid 24cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 22, (61) S335B. The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Silver 1944-1969, p. 16 S335B. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, ill. p. 39. Provenance: Repaired by M. Colt 1959-1960.

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A grand piano by Schmidt, Pressburg (now Bratislava), circa 1835 The walnut veneered case raised on three turned baluster leg

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Lot 96

A grand piano by Schmidt, Pressburg (now Bratislava), circa 1835 The walnut veneered case raised on three turned baluster legs. The music desk with a pair of elaborate gilt pivoting candle holders. The nameboard bearing a foliate decorated rosewood plaque inscribed: CARL SCHMIDT IN PRESSBURG. The six octave and seven notes keyboard CC-g4 with ivory naturals and ebony capped accidentals. Viennese action, bichord to EE and trichord above. Single bridge. Two pedals, mounted on a lyre, controlling keyboard shift and dampers. A circular paper label on the soundboard inscribed: Opus 674 Serial number 674 Length 246cm, width 130cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 40cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 16, (36) G291V. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 15 G291V. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, ill. p. 111.

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A grand piano by Broadwood, London, 1824 The mahogany cross-banded case with a simple ebony line inlay, raised on four turned

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Lot 97

A grand piano by Broadwood, London, 1824 The mahogany cross-banded case with a simple ebony line inlay, raised on four turned legs. The keywell of rosewood with brass line inlay, the nameboard bearing a boxwood plaque inscribed: John Broadwood & Sons, Makers to his Majesty & the Princesses, Great Pulteney Street, Golden Square, London. Six octaves and a half, CC-f4, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. English grand action, bichord to A#, trichord beyond. Divided bridge. Two pedals, mounted on a lyre, controlling dampers and keyboard shift. Serial number 9595 Length 229cm, width 124.5cm, case height including lid and leg blocks 39.5cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 11, (17) G262B. The Colt Clavier Collection Silver Jubilee 1944-1969, p. 8, (17) G262B. C. F. Colt with Anthony Miall, The Early Piano, ill. on p. 87. Provenance: Multiple entries for this piano have been found in Broadwood Porters' books held at the Surrey History Centre. The earliest of these is of January 22nd 1824 showing that this instrument was from Broadwood's own hire stock.

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A grand piano by Chickering, Boston, circa 1870 The rosewood case with foliate carved cheek brackets and twist pattern mouldi

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Lot 98

A grand piano by Chickering, Boston, circa 1870 The rosewood case with foliate carved cheek brackets and twist pattern moulding around the base, pierced music desk. Raised on three heavy carved serpentine legs. Straight strung, metal frame; inscribed on the soundboard: Chickering & Sons, No 35830, Boston. The seven octave and three note keyboard AAA-c4 with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Two pedals, mounted on a lyre, controlling keyboard shift and dampers. Serial number 35830 Length 238cm, width 147cm, case height including lid 35cm. Literature: The Colt Clavier Collection Golden Jubilee 1944-1981, p. 16, (38) G294C.

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FRENCH SCHOOL (20TH CENTURY) 'Napoleon I', and 'Empress Josephine', a pair, oil, probably on ivory, signed with initials 'H

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Lot 200

FRENCH SCHOOL (20TH CENTURY) 'Napoleon I', and 'Empress Josephine', a pair, oil, probably on ivory, signed with initials 'HD' lower right, each 6.5cm x 6.5cm (tondo), uniformly framed.

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FRENCH SCHOOL (20TH CENTURY) 'Marie Waleska', and 'Napoleon Bonaparte, Duke of Reichstadt', a pair, oil, probably on ivory,

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Lot 201

FRENCH SCHOOL (20TH CENTURY) 'Marie Waleska', and 'Napoleon Bonaparte, Duke of Reichstadt', a pair, oil, probably on ivory, signed with initials 'HD' lower right, each 6.5cm x 6.5cm (tondo), uniformly framed.

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FRENCH SCHOOL (20TH CENTURY) 'Marie Antoinette', and 'Madame Recamier', a pair, oil, probably on ivory, signed with initial

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Lot 202

FRENCH SCHOOL (20TH CENTURY) 'Marie Antoinette', and 'Madame Recamier', a pair, oil, probably on ivory, signed with initials 'HD' lower right, each 5.5cm x 5.5cm (tondo), uniformly framed.

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DOROTHY TURTON, R.M.S. (BRITISH, 20TH CENTURY) Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, and A British Army Officer, a pair, oi

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Lot 203

DOROTHY TURTON, R.M.S. (BRITISH, 20TH CENTURY) Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, and A British Army Officer, a pair, oil, probably on ivory, signed with monogram 'DT' lower right, each 5.75cm x 4.5cm (oval), uniformly framed.

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A 19TH CENTURY CARVED IVORY CHESS SET probably Chinese Canton, natural white and stained red, the kings 10.75cm high (both r

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Lot 242

A 19TH CENTURY CARVED IVORY CHESS SET probably Chinese Canton, natural white and stained red, the kings 10.75cm high (both red bishops, one red pawn and both white bishops replaced; lacking one red castle).

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AN IVORY HANDLED WALKING CANE late 19th century, the shaped grip on a black naturalistic shaped tapering shaft, with a plain

Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Lot 347

AN IVORY HANDLED WALKING CANE late 19th century, the shaped grip on a black naturalistic shaped tapering shaft, with a plain silver collar, 90cm long; together with a horn handled hand carved Irish walking cane, the tapering shaft decorated with a harp and entwined snake, with a silver collar inscribed 'J.C. Allen, Warden House, Bincleves Road, Weymouth', 90cm long, (2).

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ASSORTED DRAWING INSTRUMENTS including rulers and other items, ivory and boxwood, by Elliott Bros., Gilkerson & McAll, and C

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Lot 360

ASSORTED DRAWING INSTRUMENTS including rulers and other items, ivory and boxwood, by Elliott Bros., Gilkerson & McAll, and Cary, all contained in a Cary Porter Ltd, Pall Mall, London tin, with lift-out tray.

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A TRAVELLING TOILET SET with six silver mounted glass bottles, an ivory paper knife; an ivory hair brush; and ivory hand mirr

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Lot 86

A TRAVELLING TOILET SET with six silver mounted glass bottles, an ivory paper knife; an ivory hair brush; and ivory hand mirror; in a fitted travelling case; also an ivory box; five ivory brushes and a wooden backed brush

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A LATE GEORGIAN IVORY GOLD PIQUE WORK BOX of oval outline, the three quarter hinged cover with dot decoration and gold line b

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Lot 88

A LATE GEORGIAN IVORY GOLD PIQUE WORK BOX of oval outline, the three quarter hinged cover with dot decoration and gold line border, 8.5cm long

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A HAND STITCHED LIGHT TAN TRAVEL CASE AND CONTENTS, the case being unmarked but some pieces such as writing pad holder and co

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Lot 545A

A HAND STITCHED LIGHT TAN TRAVEL CASE AND CONTENTS, the case being unmarked but some pieces such as writing pad holder and comb holder are stamped for Finnigans 18 Bond Street, initialed to the outer E.A.R.S with outer protective covering initialed S.S., the lid lifting to reveal a lined interior with initials ivory backed brushes with intertwined initials E.A.R.S, mirrors etc together with a mixed selection of hallmarked silver to include a silver mounted hip flask and a plated example, W 52 cm

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A LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY miniature religious study on ivory, depicting figures in a temple interior, unsigned, mixed

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Lot 58

A LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY miniature religious study on ivory, depicting figures in a temple interior, unsigned, mixed media on ivory, framed in a period gold swept frame and glazed, 11.5 x 11.5 cm

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A LARGE PAIR OF ROYAL WORCESTER BLUSH IVORY WATER CARRIER FIGURES, impressed 'Hadley' to the reverse of the female figure, Ro

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Lot 967

A LARGE PAIR OF ROYAL WORCESTER BLUSH IVORY WATER CARRIER FIGURES, impressed 'Hadley' to the reverse of the female figure, Royal Worcester backstamp to base and model number 594, tallest H 43.5 cm (2)

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A ROYAL WORCESTER BLUSH IVORY CONICAL SHAPED VASE, painted with roses, signed E. Spilsbury, No. 2601 to the base, H 17.5 cm

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Lot 968

A ROYAL WORCESTER BLUSH IVORY CONICAL SHAPED VASE, painted with roses, signed E. Spilsbury, No. 2601 to the base, H 17.5 cm

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A ROYAL WORCESTER BLUSH IVORY VASE, painted with roses, signed M. Hunt, raised on a pierced gilt base, H 16 cm

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Lot 969

A ROYAL WORCESTER BLUSH IVORY VASE, painted with roses, signed M. Hunt, raised on a pierced gilt base, H 16 cm

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A LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY OVAL PORTRAIT MINIATURE ON IVORY, study of a seated young girl reading a book, set in a shap

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Lot 407

A LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY OVAL PORTRAIT MINIATURE ON IVORY, study of a seated young girl reading a book, set in a shaped velvet lined case, unsigned, watercolour, framed and glazed, 7 x 6 cm

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Lesley Anne Ivory signed Benham official FDC BLCS111. 30/10/95 Christmas Common Oxford postmark. Good Condition. All signed i

Chaucer Auctions

Lot 246

Lesley Anne Ivory signed Benham official FDC BLCS111. 30/10/95 Christmas Common Oxford postmark. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.99, Overseas from £7.95

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A matched three piece tea serviceWalker & Hall, Sheffield 1933 and 1935, comprising teapot, twin handled sugar bowl and milk

Lyon & Turnbull

Lot 361

A matched three piece tea serviceWalker & Hall, Sheffield 1933 and 1935, comprising teapot, twin handled sugar bowl and milk jug, all of rounded hexagonal form, baluster bodies, foliate and threaded border, S scroll handles, raised on a scalloped spreading foot, ivory handle and finial to teapotHeight: 13.5cm, weight (all in): 46.52oz

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A Royal Worcester porcelain tea cup and saucer, transfer and infill decorated with flowers and leaves to an ivory ground, puc

Anthemion Auctions

Lot 280

A Royal Worcester porcelain tea cup and saucer, transfer and infill decorated with flowers and leaves to an ivory ground, puce mark with date code for 1895 CONDITION REPORT: Some gilding rubbing otherwise okay

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~A CHINESE IVORY AND PAINTED ‘MANDARIN’ FAN, CANTON, MID 19TH CENTURYthe ivory monture with guards deeply carved with figures

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Lot 28

~A CHINESE IVORY AND PAINTED ‘MANDARIN’ FAN, CANTON, MID 19TH CENTURYthe ivory monture with guards deeply carved with figures amid pavilions and foliage, the sticks carved to both sides of the gorge in low relief over a pierced linear ground with similar subjects, the paper leaf painted with gardens and pavilions, the figures with applied silk clothes, the faces of applied and painted ivory, to one side centred by a scene in a theatre, flanked by groups of courtiers, a group of female soldiers and a scholar on a white horse, the other side with further groups of courtiers and another equestrian figure, 27.5cm high, in probably original black lacquer fitted box gilded with vignettes of figures in gardens and foliate panels and borders, box 34cm long(2)

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~A CHINESE IVORY AND PAINTED FAN, PROBABLY CANTON, LATE 19TH CENTURYwith shaped plain ivory monture excepting a roundel carve

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Lot 31

~A CHINESE IVORY AND PAINTED FAN, PROBABLY CANTON, LATE 19TH CENTURYwith shaped plain ivory monture excepting a roundel carved with the initials MS to one guard, the paper leaf painted with flowers, butterflies and birds, 27.5cm high excluding metal loop with mother-of-pearl washers, in its probably original black lacquer box, the lid gilded with figures in a garden, the interior lid painted on silk with a pheasant, flowers and rocks(2)

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~A CHINESE IVORY BRISE FAN, CANTON, EARLY 19TH CENTURYsquare-ended, the sticks carved to one side in low relief against a fin

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Lot 32

~A CHINESE IVORY BRISE FAN, CANTON, EARLY 19TH CENTURYsquare-ended, the sticks carved to one side in low relief against a finely pierced linear ground with a roundel initialled J.D.H. flanked by bracketed cartouches surrounded by birds and trailing flowers, the solid guards carved with birds and flowers on a patterned ground and panels of pavilions and foliage, paste mounted pivot pin20.5cm high

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~A CHINESE IVORY BRISE FAN, PROBABLY CANTON, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURYthe sticks carved in low relief to one side on a finely

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Lot 33

~A CHINESE IVORY BRISE FAN, PROBABLY CANTON, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURYthe sticks carved in low relief to one side on a finely pierced linear ground with a panel centred by a vacant cartouche surrounded by figures amidst garden pavilions below a border of fruits and an arcade containing dragons, phoenixes and further figures, each guard carved to the inner side with figures and to the outer with a further dragon and phoenix19cm long

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~A CHINESE IVORY BRISE FAN, CANTON, EARLY 19TH CENTURYthe sticks carved to one side over a finely pierced linear ground with

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Lot 34

~A CHINESE IVORY BRISE FAN, CANTON, EARLY 19TH CENTURYthe sticks carved to one side over a finely pierced linear ground with a landscape oval flanked by urn motifs surrounded by trailing flowers and birds, the guards carved with flowerheads on a patterned ground, with an associated cream Duvelleroy stamped later boxguard 27cm long

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~A CHINESE IVORY BRISE FAN, CANTON, EARLY 19TH CENTURYthe sticks detailed to one side with birds and flowers trailing over a

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Lot 35

~A CHINESE IVORY BRISE FAN, CANTON, EARLY 19TH CENTURYthe sticks detailed to one side with birds and flowers trailing over a finely pierced scrollwork ground, the central oval initialled EAK on a fine linear ground flanked by urn motifs, the solid guards carved with flowerheads on a patterned ground26cm high

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~A CHINESE IVORY WORK BOX, CANTON, MID 19TH CENTURYof cut-cornered rectangular bowed outline, with metal drop loop handles an

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Lot 38

~A CHINESE IVORY WORK BOX, CANTON, MID 19TH CENTURYof cut-cornered rectangular bowed outline, with metal drop loop handles and key escutcheons to front, the whole covered in deeply carved panels between scroll foliate borders with figures, pavilions, boats and bridges amid foliage, with florally carved apron between the grotesque mask headed paw feet, the interior with a lift-out tray with red silk pin cushion and complete with the following carved components: two lidded compartments, two needle cases, a pair of small jars and covers, a clamp with red silk pin cushion, a clamp with spool, a long rotating spool, four thread containers (one missing lid), a cylindrical thread dispenser, an elliptical thread holder, eight thread crosses, a thimble, and a quantity of various bodkins, with a key30cm longFor another very similar work box (or sewing casket) see Gorringe’s, Lewes, 28 November 2017, lot 257

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~A JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, BY RANSEN, KYOTO, EDO PERIOD, MID 19TH CENTURYcarved as a chick hatching from its egg, signed to o

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Lot 39

~A JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, BY RANSEN, KYOTO, EDO PERIOD, MID 19TH CENTURYcarved as a chick hatching from its egg, signed to oval reserve3.6cm long

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~A WALNUT FLORAL MARQUETRY KNIFE BOX, DUTCH, 19TH CENTURYthe slope-fronted box with later converted oak stationery compartmen

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Lot 496

~A WALNUT FLORAL MARQUETRY KNIFE BOX, DUTCH, 19TH CENTURYthe slope-fronted box with later converted oak stationery compartment interior, with ivory key escutcheon and gilt-metal Neo-classical handles34.5cm high

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~AN INDO-PORTUGUESE IVORY FIGURE OF CHRIST AS THE GOOD SHEPHERD, GOA, 18TH CENTURYthe Holy Child carved in typical pose with

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Lot 498

~AN INDO-PORTUGUESE IVORY FIGURE OF CHRIST AS THE GOOD SHEPHERD, GOA, 18TH CENTURYthe Holy Child carved in typical pose with eyes closed and crossed legs, holding a lamb on his right knee, his other hand to his face, his elbow resting on a gourd on his left thigh10.2cm high excluding later perspex standProvenance: a Greek Private Collection since the 1940s

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~AN IVORY ‘VANITAS’ MODEL OF A HUMAN SKULL, PROBABLY GERMAN 18TH CENTURYwith finely detailed carving5cm long

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Lot 501

~AN IVORY ‘VANITAS’ MODEL OF A HUMAN SKULL, PROBABLY GERMAN 18TH CENTURYwith finely detailed carving5cm long

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~A CZECHOSLOVAKIAN THREE-PIECE SILVER TEA SET ON TRAY, FRANZ BIBUS & SOHN, MORAVSKA TREBOVA, 1929-1942moulded squat baluster

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Lot 524

~A CZECHOSLOVAKIAN THREE-PIECE SILVER TEA SET ON TRAY, FRANZ BIBUS & SOHN, MORAVSKA TREBOVA, 1929-1942moulded squat baluster tea set and oval tray, each piece engraved HP, 800 standard1147gr (36oz) including ivory insulators to teapotProvenance: Collection of Dr Richard Teltscher (1888-1974), London (see footnote to lot 480)

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~A MATCHED SET OF VICTORIAN TABLE SILVER, VARIOUS MAKERS, LONDON, 1838-77Victoria pattern, comprising:six tablespoonstwelve t

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Lot 531

~A MATCHED SET OF VICTORIAN TABLE SILVER, VARIOUS MAKERS, LONDON, 1838-77Victoria pattern, comprising:six tablespoonstwelve table forkstwelve dessert spoonstwelve dessert forkstwelve teaspoonstwo sauce ladles, two salt spoons and a mustard spoon; together with the following ivory handled cutlery, all with stainless steel blades: twelve table knives, twelve dessert knives, a pair of meat carvers, a pair of poultry carvers and a steelweighable silver 3997gr (128oz)(88)

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~A SET OF TWELVE SILVER FISH FORKS, TWELVE FISH KNIVES AND A PAIR OF FISH SERVERS, ATKIN BROTHERS, SHEFFIELD, 1927/39with ivo

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Lot 539

~A SET OF TWELVE SILVER FISH FORKS, TWELVE FISH KNIVES AND A PAIR OF FISH SERVERS, ATKIN BROTHERS, SHEFFIELD, 1927/39with ivory handles(26)

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~A LEATHER CASED DRESSING TABLE SET, THE GOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS CO. LTD., LONDON, 1910/11the hammer-finished silver initia

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Lot 575

~A LEATHER CASED DRESSING TABLE SET, THE GOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS CO. LTD., LONDON, 1910/11the hammer-finished silver initialled BN in an oval, comprising: seven glass jars in sizes with silver covers and a loose silver cover (glass lacking), a hand mirror, a pair of hair brushes, a pair of clothes brushes, and a set of four implements in case (one implement lacking), together with a leather travelling inkwell, a leather tray and a leather blotting pad case with ivory pencil and nib pen, original green leather case gilt initialled BN, green watered silk lined fitted interiorcase 46cm long(qty)

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~A WILLIAM IV SILVER THREE-PIECE TEA SET, PEARCE & BURROWS, LONDON, 1836compressed ogee, chased with matted acanthus flanking

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Lot 613

~A WILLIAM IV SILVER THREE-PIECE TEA SET, PEARCE & BURROWS, LONDON, 1836compressed ogee, chased with matted acanthus flanking lobes and engraved with a crest, on cast rocaille and scroll feet, the teapot with cast convolvulus flower finial, the milk jug and sugar bowl with gilt interiorsteapot 27cm long, 1467gr (47oz) including ivory insulators to teapot The crest is that of Carrington of Bugsworth Hall, Bugsworth (latterly Buxworth), Derbyshire.

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~A GEORGE III SILVER HOT WATER JUG, MAKER’S MARK ATTRIBUTED TO DAVID WHYTE, LONDON, 1768baluster, gadroon foot, beaded lip, g

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Lot 622

~A GEORGE III SILVER HOT WATER JUG, MAKER’S MARK ATTRIBUTED TO DAVID WHYTE, LONDON, 1768baluster, gadroon foot, beaded lip, gadroon bordered lid with wrythen cone finial, the Victorian silver scroll handle addition marked for J. & A. Savory, London, 184428.5cm high, 805gr (25oz) including ivory insulators

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~A GEM-SET IVORY LIGHTERMAN FIGURE TIMEPIECE, AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN, EARLY 20TH CENTURYon cut-cornered square basse-taille enamel,

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Lot 675

~A GEM-SET IVORY LIGHTERMAN FIGURE TIMEPIECE, AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN, EARLY 20TH CENTURYon cut-cornered square basse-taille enamel, silver-gilt and lapis lazuli base, the ruby and sapphire studded carved ivory figure holding a halberd in one hand and a lantern in the other, the watch timepiece with split-pearl bezel hung around his neck24.5cm high

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~AN IVORY, SILVER-GILT AND ROCK CRYSTAL GROUP, PROBABLY GERMAN, CIRCA 1900depicting a tableau of chess players in 18th centur

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Lot 677

~AN IVORY, SILVER-GILT AND ROCK CRYSTAL GROUP, PROBABLY GERMAN, CIRCA 1900depicting a tableau of chess players in 18th century style, the carved ivory figures of a seated lady and gentleman whose play is watched by a lady standing, the furniture in silver, the rock crystal rectangular base with cast mounts with Greek key pattern between scrolled foliate supports and alternate cabochon amethysts and carbuncles24cm wide

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~A SILVER-GILT, ENAMEL, IVORY AND GEM-SET FIGURE, AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN, EARLY 20TH CENTURYthe canted rectangular base set with la

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Lot 678

~A SILVER-GILT, ENAMEL, IVORY AND GEM-SET FIGURE, AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN, EARLY 20TH CENTURYthe canted rectangular base set with lapis lazuli above basse-taille enamel flowers, the carved ivory figure of a youth studded with circular-cut rubies and sapphires standing by a silver-gilt table supporting a basket of emerald, sapphire, ruby and amethyst flowers and dove-like baroque pearls20cm high

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~A SET OF FIVE CARVED IVORY CHARLES DICKENS CHARACTER FIGURES AND A PAIR OF BUSTS, GERMAN, LATE 19TH CENTURYafter the illustr

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Lot 680

~A SET OF FIVE CARVED IVORY CHARLES DICKENS CHARACTER FIGURES AND A PAIR OF BUSTS, GERMAN, LATE 19TH CENTURYafter the illustrations by ‘Kyd’ (Joseph Clayton Clarke 1857-1937), each on bulbous rosewood or ebonised wood stands with inset ivory banners, the figures titled ‘SERJT BUZFUZ’, ‘JINGLE’, ‘Ms. STINGINS’ [sic] for Mr Stiggins, ‘TOOTS’ and ‘QUILP’, the busts ‘JINGLE’ and ‘BUMBLE’13.5cm highest including stand(7)

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~A BAND OF SIX IVORY ITINERANT GERMAN MUSICIANS, PROBABLY SOUTH GERMAN OR SAXON, LATE 19TH CENTURYcarved as a drummer, a bagp

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Lot 681

~A BAND OF SIX IVORY ITINERANT GERMAN MUSICIANS, PROBABLY SOUTH GERMAN OR SAXON, LATE 19TH CENTURYcarved as a drummer, a bagpiper, a horn player, a clarinetist, a flautist and their conductor, each standing on a silver socle with wreath and scroll foliate borders, silver marks for Richard Garten of Dresden, Reichmarks and 800 standard marks16.5cm high

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