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Lot 520
A Cantonese ivory aide memoire, mid 19th century, typically carved with figures in landscape, 8.5cm; a 19th century ivory aide memoire; a Cantonese ivory pendant; and six pieces of Cantonese ivory (qty) Carved aide memoire - covers slightly warped so clasp not gripping. Leaves with pencil writing. Slight staining to ivory overall. No damages. Plain aide memoire - leaves slightly stained. Overall condition good. Box - parts dissembled but in good condition. Arched panel - section broken at end and lacking. Otherwise good.
Lot 710
A 19th century mother-of-pearl fan, with decorative pierced and painted decoration, and a hand coloured paper mount depicting figures in a pastoral landscape, and children by a tree to the reverse, 26cm; an ivory fan with mother-of-pearl mounts to guards, pierced and painted decoration to the sticks, with a paper mount hand coloured depicting an angel and a maiden, with floral border, and maiden and two angels in repose to the reverse, both initialled FC No 389 and 338, 20cm (2) Provenance: A Private European Collector Mother of pearl fan; both guards have been cracked and one reglued. Numerous cracks to the sticks, decoration rubbed. Several rips and tears along the folds, and to the upper edges, some staining, taped repairs to the reverse. Small ivory fan; mother of pearl mount has been made up. so some previous holes visible, chips and scuffings. Sticks stained, decoration rubbed. Paper mount ripped, and painted and repaired in several places, numerous repairs to the reverse, staining and tears.
Lot 714
A 19th century ivory fan, with pierced and painted guards, papered decoration to the sticks with hand colouring, gilt metal mounts with inset mirror and cameo to the tops of each guard, printed paper mount with hand coloured figures in a pastoral setting, figures in repose to the reverse, 27cm Provenance: A Private European Collector Staining and wear to the ivory. Cameo possibly reglued on, decoration rubbed, some 'painted repairs'? to the reverse of one guard. Paper decoration rubbed and worn, some staining, small tears to the creases, and several repairs where it joins the sticks.
Lot 715
A decorative 19th century ivory fan, with pierced and carved figural motifs to the sticks and guards, with painted decoration, paper mount painted with a courting couple in 18th century dress, within a foliate border, landscape vignette to the reverse, 28cm Provenance: A Private European Collector Cracks to both guards, staining to the ivory, decoration rubbed to sticks and guards. Couple of small tears to the top of the mount to the folds, staining and creasing, some painted repairs, also repairs to the reverse
Lot 114
An Anglo-Indian ivory pocket watch holder, mid-19th century, gadroon shaped pediment with turned urn finials, scroll and leaf decorated borders, central circular opening for a pocket watch, cushion shaped feet, back door, 19.5cm high 09.12.16, Top side with chips to the corners, top finial with a piece of ivory missing, sides with cracks, back door with damage and some ivory missing, hinges are missing, case needs restoration.
Lot 350
A late 18th/early 19th century ivory snuff box, the cover set with a portrait miniature of a lady, with a gilt metal border; a portrait miniature of a gentleman in a blue coat, with enamel and hairwork back; and another well painted miniature of a man, in gilt frame with enamel and hairwork back (3)
Lot 416
A Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, as a fisherman with boy and net, 29cm high; and another similar, with an octopus, 29cm (2) One group with engraved two character mark to underside. Section at top broken across child's arm and band of hat, now reglued. Other group unsigned. Several hairline cracks and natural stained cracks. One securing peg to base panel lacking.
Lot 296
HRH Diana, Princess of Wales, a personal letter on red bordered Kensington Palace paper, dated April 3rd 1992, 'Dear Cyril, I was so touched to receive your lovely letter concerning my father. Thank you for thinking of us at this sad and difficult time - it meant a great deal to me and my family. I miss my father dreadfully as he was a strong and positive force in our lives... with my heartfelt thanks, Cyril, for your thoughts and prayers, my love to you both from, Diana' The ivory envelope addressed to Cyril Dickman's home address in Diana's hand
Lot 299
HRH Diana, Princess of Wales, a personal letter on plain ivory C.D. Kensington Palace paper dated March 20th 1985, 'Dear Cyril, I just wanted to write a quick note to say how very sorry I am to hear that you are not feeling well. We missed you yesterday at Buckingham Palace and then someone mentioned why. I do hope that you are feeling a little more comfortable now and all four of us are thinking of you and wishing you a particularly speedy recovery. Please take great care and I do hope that I will see you soon (smiling face). With all our very best wishes, from Diana' The envelope is addressed in Diana's hand to Buckingham Palace and with a D in the lower left hand corner
Lot 370
Sir Walter Raleigh, a 19th century electrotype copy of a 1584 wax seal die, produced from the original die now in British museum, the calamander circular box with crest to lid opening to reveal electrotype negative numbered on reverse 106 and copper positive impression to the base of box with ivory set border band, the underside of the box initialled with gothic M B electrotype 5.5cm diameter, box 7.7cm diameter, 2.5cm high. Other Notes: In 1904 Crichton Brothers (London) donated three seal matrices of Sir Walter Raleigh and made up to 600 copies for subscribers and this piece may be one of those.
Lot 298
HRH Diana, Princess of Wales, a personal letter on plain ivory C.D. Kensington Palace paper, dated September 20th 1984, 'Dear Cyril, it was so very kind of you to have sent us such a lovely card, on the arrival of our small son- we both were greatly touched by your thoughtfulness and enormously appreciated it. William adores his little brother and spends the entire time swamping Harry with an endless supply of hugs and kisses, hardly letting the parents near! The reaction to one tiny person's birth has totally overwhelmed us and I can hardly breath for the mass of flowers that are arriving here! This is just to say a big thank you, Cyril, for thinking of us at this particularly happy time, with lots of love from, Diana' The envelope in Diana's hand to Cyril Dickman's address at Buckingham Palace
Lot 354
An early 20th century heavily carved ivory five globe puzzle ball raised on a figural pedestal stepped base, height 15.5cm. CONDITION REPORT There is a letter of provenance available from the vendor relating to the history and ownership of the ivory. Tiny areas of damage throughout, overall nicely presented.
Lot 350
A pair of 19th century carved ivory elephants, each raised on mammoth teeth bases, length of each 10cm. CONDITION REPORT There is a letter of provenance available from the vendor relating to the history and ownership of the ivory. End of tusks rough to the touch, both have natural cracking, also crack though the base of one example.
Lot 366
An early 20th century Chinese export ivory concentric hanging puzzle ball, the koi form hook supporting the seven link chain linked to a small Buddhist style figure seated within a sea shell over five globes with double shell finial terminating in an endless knot and tassel, total length 50cm. CONDITION REPORT There is a letter of provenance available from the vendor relating to the history and ownership of the ivory. Very slight damage in a couple of places, does not affect overall appearance.
Lot 355
An early 20th century carved ivory bird with mother of pearl set eyes, length 10cm (af). CONDITION REPORT There is a letter of provenance available from the vendor relating to the history and ownership of the ivory. The two feet have broken claws, a circular shaped restoration to the breast.
Lot 348
An early 20th century Indian ivory figural group depicting the Hindu god Durga atop a lion displaying weapons and restraining advances from another figure, the entire group is raised on a shaped demi-lune hardwood base, height 21.5cm. CONDITION REPORT There is a letter of provenance available from the vendor relating to the history and ownership of the ivory. Wear commensurate with age, no visible signs of damage.
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