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A pair of late Victorian silver fish servers with shaped and engraved blades and plain ivory handles, by H.A, Sheffield 1892,

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 58

A pair of late Victorian silver fish servers with shaped and engraved blades and plain ivory handles, by H.A, Sheffield 1892, five Victorian silver fish knives and five fish forks with engraved blades and spiral reeded mother-of-pearl handles, Sheffield 1862, and three Victorian silver fruit knives and three fruit forks with plain silver blades and mother-of-pearl handles, Sheffield 1892 (gross weight 38ozs) Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA.

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A 19th Century French ivory oval cased and gilt metal mounted etui with six needlework fitments, the lid engraved and decorat

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 702

A 19th Century French ivory oval cased and gilt metal mounted etui with six needlework fitments, the lid engraved and decorated in black with entwined initials, 4.5ins x 2.375ins x .25ins, an ivory and silvery metal mounted rectangular purse, the mounts engraved with leaf scroll ornament, 5.625ins x 3ins x .75ins, two ivory and silvery metal mounted notebook holders and a small ivory circular box and cover Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA.

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A George VI silver child's rattle in the form of a squirrel, 1.75ins overall, by Charles Horner, with ivory teething ring, a

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 82

A George VI silver child's rattle in the form of a squirrel, 1.75ins overall, by Charles Horner, with ivory teething ring, a George V silver novelty pepper pot in the form of a seated bear, 1.5ins high, by W.J. Myatt & Co, Birmingham 1911, an ivory turret pattern salt and pepper pot each 2.5ins high, and a small selection of other silver, silvery metal and enamel items, various Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export license to export this lot outside the EU. It will not be possible to export this lot to the USA.

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Early 19th Century mahogany cased stick barometer and thermometer with engraved ivory scale, vernier and mercury thermometer,

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 969

Early 19th Century mahogany cased stick barometer and thermometer with engraved ivory scale, vernier and mercury thermometer, contained in plain figured mahogany fronted case with moulded pediment and turned cistern cover, 37ins high

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A Victorian mahogany cased stick barometer and thermometer by Negretti & Zambra of London, with engraved ivory scale and vern

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 971

A Victorian mahogany cased stick barometer and thermometer by Negretti & Zambra of London, with engraved ivory scale and vernier and mercury thermometer, contained in plain mahogany case with arched top and with turned cistern cover, 36ins high (lacking lower moulding and glass to upper part)

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A Victorian rosewood cased stick barometer and thermometer by W.Gray, 16 Crooked Lane, London Bridge, with ivory scale and ve

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 972

A Victorian rosewood cased stick barometer and thermometer by W.Gray, 16 Crooked Lane, London Bridge, with ivory scale and vernier, exposed tube and mercury thermometer, in plain rosewood case with split turned cistern cover, 36ins high, and one other stick barometer by Wyatt of Andover, with ivory scale and vernier, exposed tube and alcohol thermometer, in plain case with arched top and split turned cistern cover, 36ins high (ivory scale split) Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA.

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An antique Turkmen enzi woven in navy blue, brown and ivory, with twin panels filled with hooked motifs and stylised geometri

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 1020

An antique Turkmen enzi woven in navy blue, brown and ivory, with twin panels filled with hooked motifs and stylised geometric borders, on a dark wine ground, within multi-stripe borders filled with bold geometric and hooked motifs, 84ins x 65ins

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A Bakhtiari rug, the centre panel woven with stylised trellis of floral motifs, on an ivory ground, within ten stripe borders

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 1021

A Bakhtiari rug, the centre panel woven with stylised trellis of floral motifs, on an ivory ground, within ten stripe borders filled with stylised geometric and floral motifs, 72ins x 47ins

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A Turkmen rug woven in navy blue, fawn and ivory, with three central lozenge-shaped medallions filled with stylised leaf desi

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 1028

A Turkmen rug woven in navy blue, fawn and ivory, with three central lozenge-shaped medallions filled with stylised leaf designs and with hooked borders, conforming spandrels and side panels, on a dark wine ground, within conforming six stripe borders, 70ins x 50ins, and one other Turkmen rug woven in navy blue, black and ivory with two rows, each of four octagonal guls, on a mauve ground, within three stipe borders, 58ins x 34ins

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A Baluch runner woven in navy blue, fawn, pale blue and ivory with a floral trellis centre design, on a wine ground, within m

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 1033

A Baluch runner woven in navy blue, fawn, pale blue and ivory with a floral trellis centre design, on a wine ground, within multi-stripe borders, 8ft 9ins x 2ft 6ins

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An Eastern carpet woven in fawn, brown and ivory, with numerous rows of boteh, on a pale blue ground, 12ft 3ins x 8ft 6ins

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 1042

An Eastern carpet woven in fawn, brown and ivory, with numerous rows of boteh, on a pale blue ground, 12ft 3ins x 8ft 6ins

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An 18th Century French walnut rectangular games table, the reversible tray top inlaid with chess board, the interior inlaid w

Canterbury Auction Galleries

Lot 1163

An 18th Century French walnut rectangular games table, the reversible tray top inlaid with chess board, the interior inlaid with a backgammon board, fitted two small shelves, on square tapered legs with brass square toes, 36ins x 24.5ins x 29.5ins high, containing a number of plain ivory and green stained ivory and wooden draughts pieces, various (set incomplete)

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An inlaid ivory and mother of pearl wood games/backgammon box, containing various Jewish medallions, commemorative and others

Cotswold Auction Company

Lot 200

An inlaid ivory and mother of pearl wood games/backgammon box, containing various Jewish medallions, commemorative and others.

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Two Japanese shibayama wood and inlaid ivory whist markers, worked with birds, insects and floral sprays

Cotswold Auction Company

Lot 232

Two Japanese shibayama wood and inlaid ivory whist markers, worked with birds, insects and floral sprays

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Two Japanese shibayama wood and inlaid ivory whist markers, worked with insects, birds and floral sprays (2)

Cotswold Auction Company

Lot 233

Two Japanese shibayama wood and inlaid ivory whist markers, worked with insects, birds and floral sprays (2)

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A near pair of late 19th century/early 20th Japanese shibayama inlaid ivory whist markers of typical form, worked with birds,

Cotswold Auction Company

Lot 234

A near pair of late 19th century/early 20th Japanese shibayama inlaid ivory whist markers of typical form, worked with birds, insects and floral sprays (2)

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Twelve items - blush ivory wash sets by Crown Ducal and Fieldings Crown Devon, all floral patterns including the "Spring" and

Gildings Auctioneers

Lot 69

Twelve items - blush ivory wash sets by Crown Ducal and Fieldings Crown Devon, all floral patterns including the "Spring" and "Kent" designs to include two washbowls, three large jugs, two chamber pots, hatpin stand, powder bowl, slop bucket etc. (12)

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A 9ct yellow gold thimble with bead edge, contained within a vegetable ivory threaded case carved as an acorn, approx 5g

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 154

A 9ct yellow gold thimble with bead edge, contained within a vegetable ivory threaded case carved as an acorn, approx 5g

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A Victorian walnut-cased set of twelve silver fish knives and forks with carved ivory pistol-grip handles, the knives with sc

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 18

A Victorian walnut-cased set of twelve silver fish knives and forks with carved ivory pistol-grip handles, the knives with scimitar blades, Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1890, t/w a cased pair of fish servers with engraved and pierced blades and carved ivory handles, Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1892 (2)

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Persian Bidjar runner, floral Ming Khani design on navy ground with double guarded ivory border 330 x 86 cm

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 398

Persian Bidjar runner, floral Ming Khani design on navy ground with double guarded ivory border 330 x 86 cm

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An oak-cased set of twelve Victorian engraved electroplated dessert knives and forks with carved mother of pearl handles and

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 4

An oak-cased set of twelve Victorian engraved electroplated dessert knives and forks with carved mother of pearl handles and an Edwardian set of of twelve ivory-handled fish knives and forks with servers, with silver ferrules, Sheffield 1904, to/w a quantity of epns flatware and cutlery, etc. (box)

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Vintage Persian Bakhtari rug, the large ivory stylised motif on red ground with floral design within rosette guarded conformi

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 410

Vintage Persian Bakhtari rug, the large ivory stylised motif on red ground with floral design within rosette guarded conforming border 202 x 138 cm

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An antique Caucasian kelim, the multi-coloured design in horizontal stripes on ivory and red ground, 2.96 x 1.34 m Condition

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 414

An antique Caucasian kelim, the multi-coloured design in horizontal stripes on ivory and red ground, 2.96 x 1.34 m Condition Report good overall for age, one hole mid field, ends fragmenting

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A fine Persian Nain rug, mid 20th century the finely woven floral trails on ivory ground, 2.20 x 1.52 m Condition Report 2.20

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 442

A fine Persian Nain rug, mid 20th century the finely woven floral trails on ivory ground, 2.20 x 1.52 m Condition Report 2.20 x 1.52 m

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A good Dutch bombe form walnut and floral marquetry and ivory inlaid bureau cabinet, 18th century, surmounted by a moulded ar

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 471

A good Dutch bombe form walnut and floral marquetry and ivory inlaid bureau cabinet, 18th century, surmounted by a moulded arched top over a pair of mirrored doors, enclosing a later well fitted interior centred by a pair of cupboard doors flanked by folio dividers and drawers, the bureau well fitted with cupboard, drawers, niches and storage well, over two short, two short and two long graduated drawers, raised on ball and claw feet

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A George III oak breakfront high dresser, the wide plank backed rack with three shelves over a breakfront base centred by fou

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 488

A George III oak breakfront high dresser, the wide plank backed rack with three shelves over a breakfront base centred by four short drawers flanked by a drawer and cupboard to each side, on stile feet, ivory escutcheon and boxwood/ebony inlaid, 178 x 48 x 205 cm Condition Report good overall, well used but well maintained, rack and base probably original

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A Victorian mahogany sideboard, the three-quarter galleried top over an arrangement of drawers and cupboards with ivory diamo

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 552

A Victorian mahogany sideboard, the three-quarter galleried top over an arrangement of drawers and cupboards with ivory diamond escutcheons, raised on six reeded turned legs, 152 x 57 x 103 cm high overall

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A Chinese white metal tea strainer, Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai, to/w various oddments of silver including George IV ivory-han

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 59

A Chinese white metal tea strainer, Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai, to/w various oddments of silver including George IV ivory-handled tea knife, Birmingham 1825, leaf caddy spoon, London Jubilee marked 1977, long-handled spoon, pair of butter knives and a pair of salt spoons

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A large collection of vintage buttons, mostly sets on cards, to include Art Deco examples and mother-of-pearl and paste set b

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 618

A large collection of vintage buttons, mostly sets on cards, to include Art Deco examples and mother-of-pearl and paste set buttons, to/w a 1920s Shantung green silk parasol with carved ivory handle, a collection of trimmings etc.

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A Chinese floral embroidered blue silk satin jacket, reversible ivory, 56 cm across chest and a similar Chinese black jacket,

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 626

A Chinese floral embroidered blue silk satin jacket, reversible ivory, 56 cm across chest and a similar Chinese black jacket, reversible white, 54 cm across chest, to/w an ivory chiffon sari floral embroidered with metalised gold thread and coloured silks (3) Condition Report All good condition

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A black silk top hat manufactured by A. Casse, Paris, 2 Grands Prix, retailed by J. S. Mewusen, Fournisseur de La Court Amste

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 633

A black silk top hat manufactured by A. Casse, Paris, 2 Grands Prix, retailed by J. S. Mewusen, Fournisseur de La Court Amsterdam Rotterdam La Haye with ivory moire silk lining, to/w a leather, velvet lined, hat box, malacca cane and pair of gentleman's kid gloves Condition Report Top hat good condition - with slight fraying to inner rim where it meets leather band57.5 cm circumference, 20 cm front to back, 16.2 cm across - 1 cm tear under rim to side, 2 x 2 cm tears to front under rim near seam and 2 x 2 cm tears to back under rim near seam to inner edge

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An 18th century Continental ebonised box fitted with an arrangement of eight small drawers inlaid with ivory and penwork anim

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 639

An 18th century Continental ebonised box fitted with an arrangement of eight small drawers inlaid with ivory and penwork animalier figures, the box with gilt mounts (lacking front panel cover), 24 cm wide Condition Report good sound original overall, dirty, some worm holes to sides and back/base approx. 20 total, gilt corner details all intact/original, front hinge down panel detached and missing, ivory all present, original handle to top misshapen

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A 19th century Cantonese ivory desk seal carved with a dragon, 5.5 cm, to/w two agate desk seals, a Middle Eastern white meta

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 662

A 19th century Cantonese ivory desk seal carved with a dragon, 5.5 cm, to/w two agate desk seals, a Middle Eastern white metal seal, a Continental white metal fob seal and a brass seal (6)

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A cased pair of 19th century scalpels with tortoiseshell handles, by Ferguson of London, to/w various other collectables, inc

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 664

A cased pair of 19th century scalpels with tortoiseshell handles, by Ferguson of London, to/w various other collectables, including Roman iridescent glass phial, Egyptian glazed terracotta shabti head, enamel and other boxes, 19th century painted ivory spillikins, etc. (box)

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A Regency bone and ivory fan with gilded penwork floral and foliate designs and paste-jewellery hinge-pin, 17 cm to/w a seawe

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 665

A Regency bone and ivory fan with gilded penwork floral and foliate designs and paste-jewellery hinge-pin, 17 cm to/w a seaweed-pierced bone fan, 16.5 cm and a lace fan on mother of pearl sticks (3)

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A World War I portrait miniature of a young pilot to/w an Edwardian lacquered brass pocket sextant, Short & Mason, London 190

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 671

A World War I portrait miniature of a young pilot to/w an Edwardian lacquered brass pocket sextant, Short & Mason, London 1902, no 1296, War Dept arrow, in stitched leather case stamped J A Jacobs & Co 1902, a gilt metal pocket barometer with silvered dial, by J. Hicks of London, no. 9927, a World War I leather-bound tape-measure, stamped 1918, and a boxed field microscope (5) Condition Report Painted on ivory which has a crack across forehead and right shoulderColour is good otherwise

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A Victorian oval portrait miniature on ivory of a lady, in ornate gilt metal frame, to/w another of a young girl, in ebonised

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 681

A Victorian oval portrait miniature on ivory of a lady, in ornate gilt metal frame, to/w another of a young girl, in ebonised frame with gilt metal mounts (2)

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An oak canteen containing a set of EPNS rat-tail flatware for six, with ivory-handled knives and carvers (includes 1935 prese

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 1

An oak canteen containing a set of EPNS rat-tail flatware for six, with ivory-handled knives and carvers (includes 1935 presentation card)

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A set of seven William IV silver fiddle pattern teaspoons, London 1833, to/w five other fiddle pattern teaspoons, five Georgi

Andrew Smith & Son

Lot 14

A set of seven William IV silver fiddle pattern teaspoons, London 1833, to/w five other fiddle pattern teaspoons, five Georgian OEP teaspoons, a Victorian fiddle pattern mustard spoon, a Christening spoon and fork, London 1842, two pairs of bright-cut sugar tongs, another small pair of sugar tongs and a Victorian butter knife with ivory handle (17 oz weighable silver)

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English School, early 19th centuryPORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN, BUST LENGTHMiniature on ivory45 x 35mm,in a gold cased frame;with

Sworders

Lot 144

English School, early 19th centuryPORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN, BUST LENGTHMiniature on ivory45 x 35mm,in a gold cased frame;with four further miniatures of ladies

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A cased sets of hallmarked silver teaspoons, a three piece silver dressing table set, a plated ladle, an ivory lidded pot, an

Sworders

Lot 138

A cased sets of hallmarked silver teaspoons, a three piece silver dressing table set, a plated ladle, an ivory lidded pot, and a canteen of engraved plated fish knives and forks (qty)

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A Georgian pocket Compass and sun dial, in an engine turned ivory case, with paper label inscribed: 'Porter's Magnetic Sun Di

Sworders

Lot 96

A Georgian pocket Compass and sun dial, in an engine turned ivory case, with paper label inscribed: 'Porter's Magnetic Sun Dial on the Floating Compass Card', 5.2cm diameter

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A Chinese ivory needle case, late 19th/early 20th century, carved with birds and dragons 16cm long

Sworders

Lot 142

A Chinese ivory needle case, late 19th/early 20th century, carved with birds and dragons 16cm long

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Ivory items: ornamental engine turned box, pea pod needle case, tape measure, Eastern card case and a 'vegetable ivory' carvi

Sworders

Lot 97

Ivory items: ornamental engine turned box, pea pod needle case, tape measure, Eastern card case and a 'vegetable ivory' carving

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A 19th century French burr walnut and ebonised hexagonal mechanical musical decanter stand, with ivory inset knop and gilt me

Sworders

Lot 216

A 19th century French burr walnut and ebonised hexagonal mechanical musical decanter stand, with ivory inset knop and gilt metal fittings, 40cm tall

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A pair of silver rimmed horn beakers, with Shibayama decoration of birds amongst foliage, together with two ivory parasol han

Sworders

Lot 146

A pair of silver rimmed horn beakers, with Shibayama decoration of birds amongst foliage, together with two ivory parasol handles with Shibayama inlay

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A collection of mid-19th century silver plated flatware, the ivory handles of inverted tulip design, together with a pair of

Sworders

Lot 113

A collection of mid-19th century silver plated flatware, the ivory handles of inverted tulip design, together with a pair of silver plated salts modelled as stylised foliage, and a large collection of plated ware, including a large basting spoon (qty)

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Ivory jewellery: chains, 2 crucifixes and 2 oval portrait lockets

Sworders

Lot 103

Ivory jewellery: chains, 2 crucifixes and 2 oval portrait lockets

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A quantity of Royal Albert 'Moss Rose' pattern tea and dinner wares, together with a further blush ivory Limoges part set, et

Sworders

Lot 245

A quantity of Royal Albert 'Moss Rose' pattern tea and dinner wares, together with a further blush ivory Limoges part set, etc

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Three small Georgian ivory boxes, the first octagonal, with tiny scent bottle, the second with pop up metal flap revealing wo

Sworders

Lot 108

Three small Georgian ivory boxes, the first octagonal, with tiny scent bottle, the second with pop up metal flap revealing woven hair and inscribed 'Louisa', the last for toothpicks.

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A Guinness smoker’s companion, together with a large pair of blush ivory porcelain ewers and a Staffordshire cow creamer, etc

Sworders

Lot 257

A Guinness smoker’s companion, together with a large pair of blush ivory porcelain ewers and a Staffordshire cow creamer, etc (qty)

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A 19th century rosewood workbox, with inlaid brass work, inscribed 'Margaret', the interior with ivory and mother of pearl fi

Sworders

Lot 263

A 19th century rosewood workbox, with inlaid brass work, inscribed 'Margaret', the interior with ivory and mother of pearl fittings, including bobbin reels and tape measure.

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A collection of miscellaneous items, including a pocket barometer, a burr maple and tortoiseshell snuff box, a sandal wood an

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Lot 25

A collection of miscellaneous items, including a pocket barometer, a burr maple and tortoiseshell snuff box, a sandal wood and bone inlaid box an anglo Indian ivory and stained chess set, damage to some pieces, king 7.6 cm high, complete, a modern paperweight with part of the Royal Opera House Curtain, a pair of opera glasses etc

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A Royal Worcester blush ivory garniture, comprising a large bulbous twin handled vase, with central floral design heightened

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Lot 314

A Royal Worcester blush ivory garniture, comprising a large bulbous twin handled vase, with central floral design heightened in gilt, puce mark to underside Rdno 145757, 31 cm high flanked by a pair of blush bulbous bottle vases with central floral sprays heightened in gilt, puce marks to base having Rdno 270098, 27 cm high (3)The items are quite dusty and would benefit from a clean. Slight rubbing to the rims and gilt. Very faint scratches to the floral decoration of the large vase. Three light and thin vertical marks down one side of a smaller vase (should clean off). Overall in very good condition. No structural damage or signs of restoration.

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A pair of 19th Century Chinese ivory carved and pierced sleeve vases, with prunus trees and figures within a landscape, 8.5 c

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Lot 292

A pair of 19th Century Chinese ivory carved and pierced sleeve vases, with prunus trees and figures within a landscape, 8.5 cm high (2)Both have rubbing to the bases and pencil marks (potentially identification marks or signatures to the bases). Both have hairline cracks around the rims and one has a larger one through the upper rim and two smaller ones to the lower rim. The other has a large split down one side and hairline cracks through some of the decoration. Several areas of the pierced decoration have been broken and there are light scratches to the surface areas.

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An early 19th Century Chinese ivory twin handled vase and cover, with all over carved decoration of figures, in a hierarchica

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Lot 261

An early 19th Century Chinese ivory twin handled vase and cover, with all over carved decoration of figures, in a hierarchical structure with domestic figures to lower section rising through figures in pagodas, seated at tables, women and men with fans to the upper section depicting people at play including girl on swing towards two neck decorated panels of sages with gourds and travellers, flanked by two lion mask handles supporting circular rings, the lid with carved shell and fish and vase below a pierced pagoda decorated with figures, the base having wax seal on a hardwood inlaid stand, 56 cm max highThe pagoda scene on the top of the vase cover measures 11cm. Diameter of cover 12.5cm. The carving on the main vase of the rim to the floral motifs measures 9.5cm. The pagoda scene on the main vase measures 26cm. The diameter of the vase is 12.5cm. The vase would benefit from a clean.The cover has several small spots of discolouration and a crack to the underside of a pagoda and downwards. Scratches to the base. Several figures have scuffs to their heads although there is no apparent breakage.The jug has a hairline crack through the donkey scene. Large scuffs and a hairline crack to the rim. Several figures, trees and animals have scuffs and rubbing to their features but very few are structurally damaged. Large chip to one of the divisional bands. Areas of residue and fabric caught in the decoration. Large crack and scratches to the base. A wax seal is present on the base but is indiscernible. The interior of the vase is heavily discoloured and there is a Jefferson Wartime Nickel (first portrait) coin stuck to the inside.

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A travelling Jaques & Sons patent London in Status Quo chess board, the mahogany case folding out to reveal a satinwood and r

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Lot 182

A travelling Jaques & Sons patent London in Status Quo chess board, the mahogany case folding out to reveal a satinwood and rosewood chess board having stained red and ivory push buttons and pieces with bayonet fittings, all housed in a leather book, 24 cm x 15 cm x 7 cm (folded)The set is complete. The red pieces have slight rubbing to the features and tarnishing to the metal pins but are otherwise in good condition, no chips, cracks or restoration. The white pieces also show no restoration however one horse has a hairline crack and two of the pawns have small chips to the rims, tarnished metal pins. Hinges of the board are still functioning smoothly. Light scratches to the exterior woodwork but no chips or cracks. The interior has the makers name stamped on the rim. Light scratches and rubbing to the squares (consistent with general usage), small hairline crack to one of the squares. Buttons still function. One flap of the leather case is unattached but still present. Heavily scuffed and scratched leather with areas of cracking and one split seam.

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A collection of sewing related items, including a vegetable ivory tape measure with stanhope of Crystal Palace and needle cas

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Lot 206

A collection of sewing related items, including a vegetable ivory tape measure with stanhope of Crystal Palace and needle case, various miniature mother of pearl penknives, thimbles and other items

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Three 19th Century Japanese ivory carved netsukes, one modelled as a monkey god carrying a young female assisted by another m

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Lot 247

Three 19th Century Japanese ivory carved netsukes, one modelled as a monkey god carrying a young female assisted by another mythical creature of human form with horns, 3.5 cm high, a signed example of an elder samurai seated with a mythical horned monkey by his feet, 4 cm high and another of a large carp surmounted by a man trying to wrestle him, 4.5 cm (af)

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A 19th Century Chinese ivory snuff bottle, of ovoid shape, decorated with pagoda and figures, 7 cm high

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Lot 94

A 19th Century Chinese ivory snuff bottle, of ovoid shape, decorated with pagoda and figures, 7 cm high

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