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Lot 684
Three early 20th century Japanese netsukes comprising two ivory rabbits seated above baskets holding carrots, with character marks to base, a man seated upon stylised fish, height 4.5cm and a carved hardwood wasp, also a small carved hardwood box modelled as a dog with a string, a figure of a mouse carrying two baskets (af), two further carvings and a ceramic figure of a seated man (7).
Lot 685
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke of a man holding a tortoise with his robe decorated with auspicious character marks, signed to base, height 4cm, and a circular box with detachable cover decorated with scratched and inked elephant and tiger and with applied roundel depicting a monkey (af), diameter 7cm (2). CONDITION REPORT: Chips and cracks to the box. Netsuke ok
Lot 687
A Japanese Meiji period Tokyo school finely carved ivory okimono of a seated calligraphy teacher and his student, with elaborate incised and inked details to top and base, inset with mother of pearl plaque with two character marks,width 12cm. CONDITION REPORT: General condition appears to be very good, minor surface dirt and wear. Height 9cm.
Lot 689
A good Japanese Meijii period carved ivory and Shibyama style inlaid okimono depicting a young woman playing a zhongruan with sensor upon a tree stump by her side and elaborately decorated costume, signed to a green oval plaque to the base, height 43.5cm, af. CONDITION REPORT: The top of the musical instrument has been broken and is crudely glued to her hand, it is missing the tuning pegs and a section of scroll is broken from the back of her hair to where it joins the instrument, also a section from her shoulder missing which would join the instrument, overall this needs tidying up as it has old residue of glue, there is a small stress crack to the back of her neck and several vertical natural cracks to the ivory, the Shibyama inlay is present throughout and the base has a natural crack running around it also which has been incorporated into the design.
Lot 694
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono modelled as two monkeys holding a staff with a further monkey swinging between them on a shaped base, carved from one piece of ivory, length 6cm. CONDITION REPORT: Some staining and dirt in parts otherwise appears good with no further obvious faults, damage or restoration..
Lot 695
A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono modelled as a reclining gentleman reading a book, signed to base, length 9cm. CONDITION REPORT: There is a rectangular cut hole to the back of the figure where presumably something was attached which is now missing, some slight discolouration to the stained ivory. The item he is clutching in his right hand has a rough finish and is possibly and old break which has been ground down but overall in good order.
Lot 111
Fine late 19th century Japanese carved ivory sword, the hilt, tsuba and scabbard with finely carved sectional panels depicting domestic scenes and dragons, the pommel in the form of a dragon's head with mother of pearl eyes, the scabbard with two ring supports, the blade of plain slightly curved form retaining most original polish, the blade 50cm, the sword 83cm overall.Provenance: Purchased by Philip Southgate in the 1960s at a house auction of the Paul family of Ipswich, who had shipping, malting and brewing interests in the town CONDITION REPORT Total length approx 84.5cm. Overall condition very good, some minor splits to ivory on tsuba end fo dragon head pommel. Blade in good order, some light scratching, possibly as a result of cleaning.
Lot 63
Fine George III 1796 pattern-type Officers' sabre with gilt brass stirrup hilt with diced ivory grip, engraved mounts and langets decorated with military trophies - carved fullered blade, signed - Runkel Solingen, retaining approximately 70% of original blued and gilt decoration, gilt brass mounted leather scabbard, signed on locket 'Prosser late Cullum Sword Cutler to The King and Duke of York Charing Cross', 92cm overall
Lot 65
George III 1796 pattern-type, possibly Volunteer Cavalry Officers' sabre with ornate gilt brass stirrup hilt with leaf scrollwork decoration, carved ivory grip, curved fullered blade etched with Britannia and military trophies, signed - 'Blackford, Lombard St. London', in gilt brass mounted leather scabbard with floral engraved decoration and signed on locket, 93cm overall CONDITION REPORT Hilt retaining much original gilding, chips to ivory at top, blade worn and has some rust and overall staining and light pitting to tip. The blade is straight. The scabbard mounts have a little gilded finish while the leather is in good order and cracked near end
Lot 69
Fine and rare Lloyd's Patriotic Fund sword and belt of 100 Guinea value, awarded to Henry Lambert Esq. Captain of H.M.S. St. Fiorenzo, presented in 1805. The ormolu hilt of classical inspiration - the quillons formed as fasces, the knuckle bow as the club of Hercules entwined by a serpent, the pommel as the skin of the Nemean lion, the grip of finely chequered ivory, the langets cast with Naval trophies, the ormolu scabbard engraved with oak leaves on its top edge and with cast and chased elaborate Naval medallions on each side including Britannia with inscription 'St. Fiorenzo 1805' above, Hercules and the Hydra, the Nemean lion and open panels of Naval trophies on blue velvet inserts, two coiled serpent suspension loops - the top edge of the locket engraved 'R. Teed, Sword Cutlers, Lancaster Court, Strand' - the exterior retaining 95% of its original gilded finish - the curved single edged blade has sadly been heavily polished and now only bears faint remnants of gilding and blued finish and as a result lacks its presentation inscription but retains its engraved decoration - including 'H L' (Henry Lambert) monogram, figures of Britannia and Victory, the 1801 - 1816 Royal Arms, Naval trophies, dolphins, wreaths, etc, down its entire length. The sword is complete with its original ormolu mounted belt of blue leather faced on velvet and bullion work with interlocking buckle decorated with Britannia fighting the Hydra above 'Patriotic Fund 1803', lion's head bosses and twin suspension straps with sprung hooks. Also sold with this lot is a late Victorian ivorine plaque engraved with the missing presentation inscription - 'Presented by Messrs Lloyds of London To Henry Lambert CaptN. of H.M.S. St. Fiorenzo for his Bravery and skill in the Capture of the French National Frigate "Psyche" of 36 Guns and 240 Men on the 14th Feb 1805 after a close action of 3 hours 20 minutes.' Captain Henry Lambert R.N. was a British Naval hero whose real life exploits read like a Horatio Hornblower novel. A monument in St. Paul's Cathedral deservedly commemorates him as a Naval hero and his loss in battle in 1812 fighting the American frigate Constitution. A contemporary account of the action which led the presentation of the Lloyds 100 Guinea sword is as follows:- On February 13th, the thirty-six gun frigate "San Fiorenza", Captain H. Lambert, discovered three ships at anchor near Vizagapatam. These were the "Psyche", thirty-two, Captain Bergeret and two sail, her prizes, which immediately weighed and made off, pursued by the "San Fiorenza". After a chase of thirty-six hours, Captain Lambert came up with one of the ships, which he re-captured. Leaving a midshipman in charge of the prize, Lambert stool after the frigate and her companion, which he found had been the "Pigeon" but was now the "Equivoque" privateer, of ten guns and forty men, commanded by one of Captain Bergeret's lieutenants. Soon after eight p.m., the "San Fiorenza" got within gunshot of the French frigate and a hot action commenced, the "Equivoque" occasionally taking a part, which lasted till half-past eleven p.m., when the "San Fiorenza" hauled off to repair her rigging. A half an hour later, Captain Lambert bore up to renew the contest but just as he was about to re-open fire, a boat came from the "Psyche" to say that from motives of humanity Captain Bergeret had surrendered, although he might have continued the action much longer. On boarding the captured ship the cause of her striking was evident. Her second Captain, two lieutenants and fifty-four men lay dead on her deck and seventy officers and men were wounded. The "San Fiorenza" had a midshipman and eleven men killed and her master, two officers and thirty-three men wounded. Though nominally, almost of equal force, the "San Fiorenza" was a larger vessel than the "Psyche" and the weight of her broadside almost double that of her opponent. Captain Lambert's brilliant career ended when he received a mortal musket ball wound to the chest whilst commanding H.M.S. Java against the larger American frigate The U.S.S. Constitution which captured the Java in a bitter battle on 29th December 1812. He died from his wound on 4th January 1813 in Salvador, Brazil and was buried with full military honours. Sold with research and contemporary accounts of his Naval actions. Provenance: Purchased by Philip Southgate from Peter Dale Ltd. Pall Mall, London, in May 1984 - having swapped a number of guns, swords and helmets to the value of £7,000 for it CONDITION REPORT Exterior gilding very good- blade worn and has very little finish- inscription worn off, belt in good original condition with some wear and losses to bullion work
Lot 70
Believed Formerly the Property of Captain Henry Lambert R.N. - George III 1805 pattern Naval Officers' sword with old handwritten label 'Captain Henry Lambert R.N.' with gilt copper lion's head and stirrup hilt with fouled anchor langets, ivory grip and plain straight tapered blade and copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, 82cm overall (leather shrunk and broken)
Lot 72
Fine and rare Lloyd's Patriotic Fund sword of 50 Guinea-type awarded to Lieutenant James Boxer of H.M.S. Antelope, presented in 1804. The ormolu hilt of classical inspiration - the quillons formed as fasces, the knuckle bow as the club of Hercules entwined by a serpent, the pommel as the skin of the Nemean lion, the grip of finely chequered ivory, the langets cast with Naval trophies, with original blue and gold bullion dress knot, with curved single edged fullered blade richly decorated and retaining approximately 95% of its blued and gilt decoration down its entire length and engraved with the 1801 - 1816 Royal Arms, figures of Britannia and Victory, Naval trophies of arms, crowned GR cipher and floral scrolls and the presentation inscription 'From the Patriotic Fund at Lloyds to Leiut. James Boxer of H.M.S. Antelope for his Gallant Conduct on the Capture of the Dutch armed Galliot Schrik by the boats of the Antelope and Magicienne in the night of the 23rd of March 1804 near Zeurick Zee. Complete with its ormolu scabbard retaining all its gilded finish, engraved with oak leaves on its back edge and decorated with cast and chased Naval trophies with classical medallions depicting Herculean Labours and inset polished shagreen panels and twin cabled suspension rings, the throat engraved 'R. Teed Sword Cutler, Lancaster Court, Strand'. Lieutenant, later Captain James Boxer R.N. was a Naval hero who fought gallantly for his country. He entered the Navy as a Captain's servant in 1794 and rose in rank until his retirement as Captain in 1846. Of his many battles, the action which precipitated the presentation of the 50 Guinea Lloyd's sword was as follows:- 'Attaining the rank of Lieutenant on 14 November 1800 - he next in 1801 accompanied the expedition to Egypt for his services throughout the whole campaign, as Commander of Tigre's Launch, was presented with the Turkish gold medal. Lieutenant Boxer transferred to the Antelope on 12 March 1803, bearing the broad pennant in the North Sea of his friend, Sir W. S. Smith. Subsequently, on 31.3.1804, led a division of boats, was wounded in a gallant and successful attack on a guard-vessel, the Schrik of 6 guns and 94 men which he captured'. Sold with research. Provenance: Purchased by Philip Southgate in July 1983 from Peter Dale Ltd. Pall Mall, London CONDITION REPORT Very good original condition overall retaining approx 95% of all gilding and bluing, some slight wear from scabbard lining on blade. Ivory of hilt dirty but complete- original sword knot is worn but complete. Tip of blade is slightly rounded
Lot 73
Rare George III 1805 pattern Senior Naval Officers' sword with gilt copper lion's head pommel and stirrup guard with engraved fouled anchor langets, wire bound ivory grip, the broad tapered double-edged blade with central rib retaining approximately 70% of original blued and gilt decoration - signed at forte - 'Osborn & Gunby Sword Cutler' and decorated with 1801 - 1816 Royal Arms, trophies and Neptune with trident, in gilt copper mounted leather scabbard with D-shaped suspension rings (bottom of scabbard and chape missing)
Lot 78
William IV 1831 pattern General Officers' Mameluke sword with ivory grips, gilt brass crossguard with curved clipped blade, signed 'Herbert, Pall Mall East London' - retaining most original polish and decorated with crowned Royal cipher, crossed sword and baton and wreaths in gilt brass mounted leather scabbard and complete with dress knot
Lot 79
Victorian 1831 pattern General Officers' Mameluke sword with ivory grips, gilt brass crossguard with curved clipped blade, signed 'W. Buckmaster & Co., London' - retaining all original polish and decorated with crowned Royal cipher, trophies, crossed sword and baton and scrollwork, in original brass scabbard and complete with dress knot
Lot 80
Victorian 1831 pattern General Officers' Mameluke sword with ivory grips, gilt brass crossguard with curved clipped blade, signed 'Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall London' (no. 7467) - retaining all original polish and etched with crowned Royal cipher, sword and baton, wreaths and scrolls in brass scabbard, complete with dress knot. With letter from Wilkinson Sword, dated 1968, stating this sword was sold on 20th May 1856 - no name recorded
Lot 81
Edward VII 1831 pattern General Officers' Mameluke sword with ivory grips, gilt brass crossguard with curved clipped blade, signed 'J. R. Gaunt & Son, London' - retaining all original polish and etched with crowned Royal cipher, crossed sword and baton, wreaths and scrollwork, in nickel plated scabbard, complete with dress knot
Lot 82
+ Rare Edward VII Lord Lieutenant of Ireland's Mameluke dress sword with ivory grips, gilt brass crossguard with silver cloverleaf bosses, original dress knot, double-edged curved blade retaining most of its original polish, retailed by Jones Chalk & Dawson & Sackvilles, London, etched with crowned ERVII cipher and shamrock scrolls, in gilt brass mounted steel scabbard, 99cm overall.The post of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland was abolished on the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. There were only three possible owners of this sword who held the post of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland during the reign of King Edward VII. The first - The Earl of Cadogan, was appointed in 1895, so probably had a Victorian sword, the second - The Earl of Dudley, succeeded him in 1902 and was in turn succeeded in 1905 by The Earl of Aberdeen (1870 - 1916), who held the post until 1915
Lot 91
Fine Victorian Officers' Mameluke sabre of the 2nd West York Yeomanry Cavalry, with gilt brass cruciform hilt with ivory grips and original bullion dress knot, curved blade, signed 'Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall London' (no. 5263) - retaining all original polish, finely etched with crowned Royal cipher, Cooke Coat of Arms and '2nd West York Yeomanry Cavalry' and floral scrollwork, in gilt brass mounted steel scabbard. Sold with letter from Wilkinson Sword dated 1963, confirming made on 24th May 1854 for Sir William Ridley Charles Cooke (9th Baronet) (1827 - 1894) of Wheatley Hall, Doncaster. See photograph of Sir William wearing this sword, taken in 1864 CONDITION REPORT Very good original condition - light scratches to ivory plates of hilt - gilding on hilt and mounts excellent, blade has some minor rust marking and nearly all original polish - steel scabbard has some minor rust staining - sword knot has some wear
Lot 75
Lahore pictorial rug, north India, mid-20th century, 7ft. 4in. X 4ft. 7in. 2.24m. X 1.40m. Few tiny areas of old moth damage. The ivory field filled with energetic huntsman and exotic animals including leopards, lions, bears, wolf and hare within a pale stone coloured main border filled with flowers and exotic birds. Lustrous wool.
Lot 87
Unusual Isfahan(?) pictorial rug featuring an elephant, central Persia, early 20th century, 7ft. 2in. X 4ft. 5in. 2.18m. X 1.35m. Some wear and corrosion in places; slight losses to ends. Tape to top end verso. A most interesting pictorial rug, the ivory field featuring flowering tree of life with an elephant with its trunk around the tree at the base; songbirds in the branches; at the top end of the field are two more flowering trees with a male turkey and his hen in the centre; ivory main border with flowers, deer, song birds and game birds. Fine velvety wool.
Lot 448
Qashqa'i khorjin, Fars, south west Persia, early 20th century, 2ft. X 2ft. 1in. 0.671m. X 0.64m. Weft float brocade top with closing loops. Red plainweave back with pale yellow serrated edge and narrow banded base. Lustrous wool and rich palette. Cf. Chicago Rug Society, Mideast Meets Midwest, pp. 100-101; pl. 30 for a bag face with a very similar central medallion but in dark blue as opposed to our earthy brown/red and similar ivory border.
Lot 59
Kurdish rug, Malayer area, north west Persia, early 20th century, 6ft. 3in. x 4ft. 7in. 1.91m. x 1.40m. Holes and moth damage to outer guard and part of ivory main border left side centre and above; slight wear in places. Otherwise good long pile with lustrous wool and soft handle. Note the pretty pale blue spandrels. Recently professionally cleaned.
Lot 21
Chinese lady's informal robe, 19th century, red silk satin finely embroidered with three roundels of differing flowers to the front and to the back above a sea-wave border with auspicious symbols; one similar floral roundel on each shoulder; the narrow ivory satin sleeve bands embroidered in coloured silks and metal thread with flowers, berries and auspicious objects, lined with pale blue silk; plain rounded neckline with red silk fastening. Lined with pale pink silk damask. Some fraying to lining at top of collar; surface/water marks in places; some wear and fraying to edges and hem. Note the tailor's or fabric maker's hand written label to inside front right hem.
Lot 88
Isfahan ivory field rug signed Seirafian, Esfahan, central Persia, mid-20th century, 5ft. 5in. X 3ft. 6in. 1.65m. X 1.07m. Overall extensive colour run. Leatherette strips to sides verso. Wool pile with silk highlights. Piled signature cartouche in the lower end flatweave. Close clipped velvety wool.
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