An early 20th century Chinese ivory and tortoiseshell mounted gourd cricket jar, the gourd with ivory rim and pierced tortoiseshell grill, the lid with ivory rim and domed intricately pierced and carved tortoiseshell top, 12.5cm longLots 77 - 86 have been privately consigned. The vendor's father was James Eylmar Ridgway (from the Ridgway Tea family) who was a bank manager for the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank in China before the second world war. James Ridgway purchased the ivories in the early 20th century and they were housed in their Chinese residence before the family returned to England. James Ridgway was taken as a prisoner of war during the Japanese occupation and returned to England on his release to join his family, where he later went on to work for the Bank of England. During her older years living as a widow in Bexhill the vendor's mother suffered a burglary where six of the twelve carved ivory flower god figures were taken along with other ivories and jewellery. A photocopy of a press cutting at the time has been provided by the vendor along with a list in Chinese of the figures. CONDITION REPORT: Gourd Base - Condition good. Pierced tortoiseshell grill - Condition good. Lid - Scratch to ivory rim. Remains of three pieces of tape to inside of ivory rim (to encourage a better fit rather than holding anything together). Carved tortoiseshell top - Condition Good - The butterflies are carved so that they are loose and move amongst their carved and pierced surround
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A small 19th century oval portrait miniature on ivory of a man, 3.8cm x 2.5cm, housed in a gold locket mount with an agate set back, CONDITION REPORT: The ivory has small chips to the edge at the top right of the oval. Areas of paint can be seen to have flaked off, especially around the right ear and chin, giving a stippled effect.
An early 20th century Chinese carved ivory figure of a flower god, King Wu Wang, ruler of the Chou dynasty (6th Month) holding a lotus flower, 24.5cm high, on a carved hardwood stand inlaid with fine silver coloured metal and mounted with pierced and green stained bone surround, originally from a set of twelve, with boxLots 77 - 86 have been privately consigned. The vendor's father was James Eylmar Ridgway (from the Ridgway Tea family) who was a bank manager for the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank in China before the second world war. James Ridgway purchased the ivories in the early 20th century and they were housed in their Chinese residence before the family returned to England. James Ridgway was taken as a prisoner of war during the Japanese occupation and returned to England on his release to join his family, where he later went on to work for the Bank of England. During her older years living as a widow in Bexhill the vendor's mother suffered a burglary where six of the twelve carved ivory flower god figures were taken along with other ivories and jewellery. A photocopy of a press cutting at the time has been provided by the vendor along with a list in Chinese of the figures. CONDITION REPORT: The wooden base has lost most of it's foot with only two of the front sections remaining. The measurement does not include the stand. There is wear to the black eyebrows. There is a small hole to the top of the head. The paper label to the underside of the stand is numbered 5. The measurement does not include the stand.
A small early 20th century carved ivory figure of a nude woman, signed G M Souillard, on turned marble socle, 13.2cm high CONDITION REPORT: The right arm has been glued along the gilt band. Traces of glue are visible on the body beneath where it has run. There is a small brown mark behind the right breast and on the hair above. The figure twists slightly in the socle.
Henry Collen (1798-c1872), rectangular portrait miniature of a gentleman, wearing a fur lined coat, signed and dated 1836, 8.8cm x 7.3cm, housed in a gilt bronze frame CONDITION REPORT: Ivory panel in good order with no warping or cracks. Signed 'H Collen' and dated 1836. Paintwork in good order. Frame - Some wear to the gilding. Two of the original screws to the reverse are lacking.
An Italian 800 standard silver shovel shaped caddy spoon, 11.25cm long, a silver cake fork with ivory handle, a Celtic design small silver spoon, 7.75cm long, a silver handled serving slice and a silver napkin ring, combined weight of weighable silver 1.11ozt, 34.6g CONDITION REPORT: If you require further images of this lot or a condition report please contact us with your request as condition reports have not been included in the description
An early 20th century Chinese carved ivory figure of a flower god, possibly Tao Yuan-Ming (9th Month) with a single chrysanthemum flower hanging from a staff, 24.3cm high, on a carved hardwood stand inlaid with fine silver coloured metal and mounted with pierced and green stained bone surround, originally from a set of twelve, with boxLots 77 - 86 have been privately consigned. The vendor's father was James Eylmar Ridgway (from the Ridgway Tea family) who was a bank manager for the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank in China before the second world war. James Ridgway purchased the ivories in the early 20th century and they were housed in their Chinese residence before the family returned to England. James Ridgway was taken as a prisoner of war during the Japanese occupation and returned to England on his release to join his family, where he later went on to work for the Bank of England. During her older years living as a widow in Bexhill the vendor's mother suffered a burglary where six of the twelve carved ivory flower god figures were taken along with other ivories and jewellery. A photocopy of a press cutting at the time has been provided by the vendor along with a list in Chinese of the figures. CONDITION REPORT: There is a small black dot to the top of the hat. The paper label to the base is numbered 6. The box has Chinese characters on it. There are five small cracks to the rim of the hat. The box has evidence of moth on the interior. The stand has two sections of foot which are loose. The stand has three sections of green stained bone which are loose and one long section which is lacking. The measurement does not include the stand.
A 19th century oval portrait miniature of a gentleman, wearing a black coat, on the card to the reverse of the miniature the artist is attributed as being an 'A Robertson' (possibly Archibald?) and dated 1817, 7.5cm x 6.2cm, housed in gilt metal mount and ebonised frame CONDITION REPORT: Rectangular ivory panel mounted to oval card. No warping or cracks. Areas which may have been touched up are the background above the head and above the left shoulder. Attribution to the card on the reverse reads: 'Painted by A Robertson, 33 Gerrard ??, 1817'. Oval gilt mount in good order. Black painted frame is crude and of a later date.
Four Chinese carved hardstone seals, the largest carved with prunus blossoms over a rocky outcrop with character marks to two sides, 9cm high, the second largest carved with a dragon, 7.5cm high and the two small seals carved with a dragon, 4.5cm high and a dog of foe, 3.5cm high Lots 77 - 86 have been privately consigned. The vendor's father was James Eylmar Ridgway (from the Ridgway Tea family) who was a bank manager for the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank in China before the second world war. James Ridgway purchased the ivories in the early 20th century and they were housed in their Chinese residence before the family returned to England. James Ridgway was taken as a prisoner of war during the Japanese occupation and returned to England on his release to join his family, where he later went on to work for the Bank of England. During her older years living as a widow in Bexhill the vendor's mother suffered a burglary where six of the twelve carved ivory flower god figures were taken along with other ivories and jewellery. A photocopy of a press cutting at the time has been provided by the vendor along with a list in Chinese of the figures. CONDITION REPORT: (Listed largest to smallest) Seal 9.5cm high - Several chips to the edges and corners of the base. Several chips to the carved top section including flower petals and leaves. Seal 7.5cm high - Wear to some of the edges and corners of base and dragon including his spine, nose etc. Seal 4.5cm high (red) - Scratches to the sides, possibly from original cutting. Seal 3.5cm high - Condition fine
A set of eight early 20th Chinese century carved ivory figures of immortals, ech mounted on a carved hardwood stand with pierced green stained bone surround, each approximately 23cm high including stand, housed in two fitted boxesLots 77 - 86 have been privately consigned. The vendor's father was James Eylmar Ridgway (from the Ridgway Tea family) who was a bank manager for the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank in China before the second world war. James Ridgway purchased the ivories in the early 20th century and they were housed in their Chinese residence before the family returned to England. James Ridgway was taken as a prisoner of war during the Japanese occupation and returned to England on his release to join his family, where he later went on to work for the Bank of England. During her older years living as a widow in Bexhill the vendor's mother suffered a burglary where six of the twelve carved ivory flower god figures were taken along with other ivories and jewellery. A photocopy of a press cutting at the time has been provided by the vendor along with a list in Chinese of the figures. CONDITION REPORT: Figure One (Bearded man with bamboo holder)Several small cracks from the base running up the back of the figure. A crack to the back of the left shoulder. Dirt to centre of forehead. There is a hole to the top of the head. Red staining to the mouth. There is a crack running up from the base on the left side. 14cm high (not including stand)Figure Two (Man with pipe and small hat)There is a hole to the top of the head. One small crack running up from the base of the robe at the back. 14cm high (not including stand)Figure Three (Lady holding two large flowers)There is one small crack running up from the base to the back of the figure. One black painted eyebrow is worn. 14cm high (not including stand)Figure Four (Man with moustache, beard and sword on his back)There is a fault to the ivory to the right side of the back of the neck. 14cm high (not including stand)Figure Five (Man holding a fan)Damage to the back of the head dress where one section has broken off. There is a crack running up the right hand side of the gown. There is a small hole to the back of the head on the right side behind the ear on the hair line. There is a hole to the back of the head. 14cm high (not including stand)Figure Six (Lady holding a basket of flowers)Hole to left shoulder behind hair. Crack running across top of head on left side. A large crack running up the back of the figure to the base. Several small cracks to the gown on the back of the figure. A hole to the back of the figure under a fold of the gown to the lower left. 13.5cm high (not including stand)Figure Seven (Elderly man leaning on a stick)Hole to top of head. 13cm high (not including stand)Figure Eight (Man with beard and moustache with fly whisk)Hole to the top of the head. 14cm high (not including stand)Stand has a loose foot (present but not attached). One section of the green stained bone is lacking. Other sections with damage with some parts present.
An 18th century oval portrait miniature on ivory of the Virgin Mary, signed Downes and dated 1766, 5.8cm x 4.5cm in gilt metal case CONDITION REPORT: If you require further images of this lot or a condition report please contact us with your request as condition reports have not been included in the description
An 18th century oval portrait miniature of a gentleman, in ermine trimmed coat, housed in a gold frame with hair panel to the reverse and engraved design, with inscription; 'John Arbuthnet, born 1729, obit 27th December 1797', 6.8cm x 5.2cm, in velvet lined fitted leather case CONDITION REPORT: No obvious cracks or warping of the ivory as it is difficult to view under the glass. There is however either a strong ivory grain or possibly a crack running up the left hand side approximately 3mm from the edge. Tiny areas of flaking to the chin, hair, forehead and eyebrows. The oval glass with small chips and nibbles to the edges. Frame and hair panel in good order. Leather case is faded with damage to one corner and an ink stain with scuffs to the reverse.
An early 20th century Chinese carved ivory figure of a flower god, possibly Chung Kuei (5th Month) with a pomegranate flower behind his ear and holding a fan, 24.5cm high, on a carved hardwood stand inlaid with fine silver coloured metal and mounted with pierced and green stained bone surround, originally from a set of twelve, with boxLots 77 - 86 have been privately consigned. The vendor's father was James Eylmar Ridgway (from the Ridgway Tea family) who was a bank manager for the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank in China before the second world war. James Ridgway purchased the ivories in the early 20th century and they were housed in their Chinese residence before the family returned to England. James Ridgway was taken as a prisoner of war during the Japanese occupation and returned to England on his release to join his family, where he later went on to work for the Bank of England. During her older years living as a widow in Bexhill the vendor's mother suffered a burglary where six of the twelve carved ivory flower god figures were taken along with other ivories and jewellery. A photocopy of a press cutting at the time has been provided by the vendor along with a list in Chinese of the figures. CONDITION REPORT: The figure does not sit flush with the stand. There are two sections of the green stained bone which are loose from the stand. The flower has the remainder of pink staining. There is a crack running down the back over the right shoulder. There is a crack running down the front right shoulder. There is a crack running along the top of the head and a small section filled in. Some of the silver wire work is coming away from the stand. There are the remains of a paper label to the underside of the stand. The measurement does not include the stand.
An early 20th century Chinese carved ivory figure of a flower goddess, possibly Hsu Hui (8th Month) holding a sprig of Laurel, 24cm high, on a carved hardwood stand inlaid with fine silver coloured metal and mounted with pierced and green stained bone surround, originally from a set of twelve, with boxLots 77 - 86 have been privately consigned. The vendor's father was James Eylmar Ridgway (from the Ridgway Tea family) who was a bank manager for the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank in China before the second world war. James Ridgway purchased the ivories in the early 20th century and they were housed in their Chinese residence before the family returned to England. James Ridgway was taken as a prisoner of war during the Japanese occupation and returned to England on his release to join his family, where he later went on to work for the Bank of England. During her older years living as a widow in Bexhill the vendor's mother suffered a burglary where six of the twelve carved ivory flower god figures were taken along with other ivories and jewellery. A photocopy of a press cutting at the time has been provided by the vendor along with a list in Chinese of the figures. CONDITION REPORT: There is a small crack to the top of the head. The underside of the stand has a paper label numbered 9. The stand is in good order. There are cracks to both shoulders. The measurement does not include the stand.
An early 20th century Chinese carved ivory figure of a flower god, with possibly a hibiscus flower (10th month), 24.5cm high, on a carved hardwood stand inlaid with fine silver coloured metal and mounted with pierced and green stained bone surround, originally from a set of twelve, with boxLots 77 - 86 have been privately consigned. The vendor's father was James Eylmar Ridgway (from the Ridgway Tea family) who was a bank manager for the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank in China before the second world war. James Ridgway purchased the ivories in the early 20th century and they were housed in their Chinese residence before the family returned to England. James Ridgway was taken as a prisoner of war during the Japanese occupation and returned to England on his release to join his family, where he later went on to work for the Bank of England. During her older years living as a widow in Bexhill the vendor's mother suffered a burglary where six of the twelve carved ivory flower god figures were taken along with other ivories and jewellery. A photocopy of a press cutting at the time has been provided by the vendor along with a list in Chinese of the figures. CONDITION REPORT: There is a small hole to the top of the head. There is a paper label to the underside of the stand numbered 1. A small section of the green stained bone to the stand is loose. There are small cracks to both shoulders. The interior of the box has evidence of moth. The measurement does not include the stand.
An oval portrait miniature on ivory of Napoleon, indistinctly signed, 7.5cm x 6.1cm, housed in metal mount and rectangular ebonised frame CONDITION REPORT: If you require further images of this lot or a condition report please contact us with your request as condition reports have not been included in the description
Meiji period Japanese Ivory Okimono carving of a Fisherman holding a fish and surrounded by children. Signed on base. H. 19cms Condition Report Bowl has a been chipped - stick which fisherman is holding has been chipped. There is old filler been used at the base of the carving. Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE PUZZLE COMPENDIUM contained within a black lacquer hinged lidded box with gilded fan and landscape decoration, fitted swan neck side carrying handles, opens to reveal a fitted tray containing carved ivory puzzles of varying typ es, some contained in intricately carved ivory boxes, 38cm x 24cm x 10cm high
A George III oak standing corner cupboard, 111cm wide. Condition Report: Condition commensurate with age and use. Ivory escutcheons chipped. Some beading missing, various knocks, dents and fading seen. Handles possibly replacements. No sign of worm. No key.Measurements: 67.5cm deep. 160cm high.
A collection of miniature bone / ivory handled T bar type travelling corkscrews, a larger version, an ivory Peg and Worm type pocket corkscrew and a bone cased pocket knife with corkscrew as a shoe (9) CONDITION REPORTS Miniature pen knife blade is fairly blunted, does not conduct point any more, ivory looks worn. All corkscrews with rusted blades and very dark blades. Some corkscrews with cracks or splits to the ivory handles. Chips to the edges etc throughout - see images
EARLY 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL "Young man in black coat with red sash", a miniature portrait study half-length oil on ivory, oval, unsigned, 6.5 cm x 5 cm(Provenance: the property of the Raymond Barker family late of Fairford Park Gloucestershire) CONDITION REPORTS Taken out of frame- not a complete oval. One side looks flat, some gentle light scratches to the paint, paint flaking off just to one side below the gentleman's left hand shoulder, below his red sash - appears to be unsigned. The gentleman's jacket appears green under UV light and more design is visible, especially to his arms - see images.
17TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL "Woman in mop cap and white collar", miniature portrait study, oil on ivory, unsigned, 4.7 cm x 4.3 cm, housed in a plain ebonised frame(Provenance: the property of the Raymond Barker family late of Fairford Park Gloucestershire) CONDITION REPORTS It is framed in a probably 19th Century black lacquered frame, gilt metal bezel, frame chipped to edge and with cracks around pin for hanger to the front. Gilt metal to bezel with wear
A 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period carved ivory netsuke in the form of a bearded gentleman seated by a floral decorated screen with two oni peering from behind the screen, the back decorated with a four-toed dragon, signed to base, approx 4.1 cm high CONDITION REPORTS Overall general wear and scuffs. One of the horns to the figure to the top of the screen is broken off and missing. Overall quite yellowed and browned and quite a lot of dirt. Some small hairline cracks to the ivory visible to the underside and the edges of the screen. Some chips to the toes of the figure to the side of the screen.
HENRY COLLEN (1798-1878) "Lady in black dress with white lace collar and fur wrap", miniature portrait study head, head and shoulders, oval, oil on ivory signed and dated 1841 bottom left, 9.5 cm x 7.3 cm, in envelope with later inscription "A Hawley"(Provenance: the property of the Raymond Barker family late of Fairford Park Gloucestershire) CONDITION REPORTS Edges appear to be tatty - some rips, circle to the far end of the black upper lady's dress - see images. Some light scratches throughout Very faintly marked " Colon 1841" which we will attempt to photograph. Nothing obvious when viewed under UV light. Not framed, just housed in a relatively modern brown envelope with inscription
An 18th Century mourning pendant, the oval ivory panel set with a maiden leaning against an urn on plinth initialled CD dated 1778, the back inscribed "Car. Darwin OPT Sept Juv Nat. 3 Sept 1758 OB.15. MATI 1778" 2.9 cm x 1.8 cm including loop CONDITION REPORTS The paint work is showing some signs of peeling under eye glass and the gilded highlights very worn. There is a dust like residue at the bottom of the pendant. The jump loop appears to have been re-soldered at some point. Has general wear and tear conducive with age and use and surface scratching etc See images for further details.
18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL "Anne Unwin", a miniature portrait study, bust length, oil on ivory mounted with a hair lattice, oval, bearing gold coloured monogram initials and a hair study of "Urn beneath a tree" with ivory tag inscribed "A Unwin OB 2 Jan 1798 at 60 yrs", three mounted in one frame bearing label verso inscribed "Anne Unwin (née Buxton) half sister or Elizabeth Forbes (née Buxton of Coggeshall) who was mother of Mrs Laurie of Reading", 21.5 cm x 16.6 cm over all CONDITION REPORTS Main portrait image has flaking to the paint at the top of her shoulder and a cracking to the paint from her shoulder upwards vertically to the top edge re-painted. The hair plait is a little loose in places but all extant. The urn and treeappear in good condition though foil anchor point to right is missing. The velvet mount very worn all over. The easel stand silk very worn. the rear leather with three screws holding it together and two further screw holes and some wear to the right below the existing screw - see images for further information
A George V silver teapot of plain tapered oval form with two lines of scrolling decoration, together with a scrolling carved ivory handle, stamped "7043" to base, together with a matching twin-handled sugar pot (by James Dixon & Son, Sheffield, 1911 and 1910 respectively), approx 19.2 oz total, teapot approx 12.5 cm high
A box containing a tortoiseshell picture frame, 17.4 cm x 15.6 cm, an ebony paper knife in the form of an Indian sword tamped "Ebony" to side, a miniature Swedish pot with lid, a 19th Century carved ivory obelisk of small proportions, approx 11 cm high, a carved treen love token inscribed "E.G Year 1817", two brass protracters etc. CONDITION REPORTS Tortoiseshell frame - the shell is coming away at the joints, has surface scratching. There is a crack down one of the longer inside sides. Outside of the frame is wood and the back boards are split. There are some chips and cracks to the interior cushion corners. The paper knife point is rounded and the silver collar is loose and the pin is missing. The pot with lid - the lid is jammed on. there are some splits and chips to the base, the obelisk finial has been off and re-glued. there is some brown marks to its' edge. there are a couple of more visible splits to the twisted column and to the feet. the treen love token has some wear to the edges and some cracks to the supports on the side the year is engraved which have been refilled and some glue spots to the inside edge of all four supports. There is also evidence of glue to the inside of the cut-out section to the centre. The pencil is missing its' hook and there is no lead, very tarnished. The snuff box has several chips to the edge, all items have general wear and tear conducive with age and use to include surface scratching etc - see images
A 19th Century Chinese shagreen travelling eating set comprising green stained, ivory handled knife and pair of ivory chopsticks together with attached silk purses, 32.3 cm CONDITION REPORTS Long crack/slit running down the body of the case, various losses to the shagreen, especially near the tip. Missing section in the brass cartouche - see images. the embroidered pouches are worn and ripped with loose threads, white powder-like substance in the folds, very yellowed, need attention. Connecting rope is very frayed and worn. The knife blade is rusty and bent, crack running around the handle on the wood. Loss to the pommel, various cracks, scratches etc throughout. Chopsticks yellow and worn. All items showing signs of general wear and tear through age and use
A 19th Century ivory "memento mori" hinged lidded box of rectangular form, the domed top depicting a bough studded with gold leaves above an urn on top of a gold panel with glass frame, the box opening to reveal an interior containing a mirror to lid and velvet to bottom, approx 2.1 cm x 8 cm CONDITION REPORTS Damage to the inlay of the branch, the central gold frame is not horizontal. Some scratches and impressed marks throughout. Some damage to the glass interior and the fabric border. Some damage to the textile - yellowed. General signs of wear and tear throughout.
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