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Click here to subscribeA brass screw-barrel microscope, English, mid-18th century, the Wilson pattern microscope unsigned, with ivory screw mount handle, five objectives, forceps, spike, wire trough cleaner, five marine ivory slides in a fish skin case, all in a green velvet lined fitted case, 17.5cm wide. Illustrated
An Indian miniature painting, depicting a temple scene mounted as a brooch, an Eastern oval hinge lidded pill box and cover, the cover decorated with a seated lion motif, an oval orange paste set brooch, a rectangular plated metal brooch, glazed with two children, in a landscape scene and an Oriental carved ivory rectangular panel.
A Japanese carved ivory okimono, father and son together with a further Japanese carved ivory pot with relief moulded floral decoration with children playing, both circa 1900 (2). CONDITION REPORT: Figure is signed to base, neck of taller figure loose and glued back, basket has been broken off and glued, missing something from hand and possibly something broken away from hand.
An Edward VII silver rectangular photograph frame, pierced and embossed with the shaped cartouche, floral and scroll ornament, 8ins x 6ins overall, (to hold picture), 6ins x 4ins, by ? and F, Birmingham 1903, Victorian silver handled and ivory letter opener, the handle embossed with mask scroll and floral ornament, 13ins overall, Chester 1895 (inscribed), and a small selection of silver and silvery metal items, various, (combined weighable silver, 9oz)
A 1930's rectangular bronze and ivory mounted glass display casket of Cricketing interest, containing parchment illuminated address presented to A.W. Carr by the Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club on 20th January 1936, "In recognition of the distinguished service rendered by him to Nottinghamshire County Cricket" (Member County Eleven 1910-1934, Captain 1919-1934) 12ins wide x 9ins deep x 7ins high, contained in red leather and velvet lined travelling case (top glass panel cracked)
An antique Turkman prayer rug, woven in navy blue ground, red and ivory, the central medallion filled with rows of hooked geometric motifs and offset cross motifs, on a dark wine ground, 59ins x 47ins, (edge worn) and one other Turkman prayer rug of similar design, 59ins x 41ins, (damaged and worn)
A fine Isfahan silk rug woven in muted colours with a bold central medallion, the field filled with palmettes and trailing leaf and floral ornament on an ivory ground within conforming spandrels, within seven stripe borders filled with conforming palmettes and trailing leaf and floral ornament, 82ins x 53ins (signed on top edge - somewhat stained and marked)
A fine late 18th Century gentleman's gilt brass cased "Memento Mori" pocket watch by George Flote of Islington, No 127, and dated 1791, the 52mm white enamel dial finely decorated in black with central shield pattern cartouche, decorated with a cockerel, an owl and a skull and crossbones, flanked by a standing figure of "Father Time" and a trumpeting classical female, the central circular dial with Arabic numerals and fine gold hands with central half second indicating sweep second hand, the movement with duplex escapement and finely pierced and engraved watch cock, the centre set with a rose diamond and the lower section decorated with oval profile of a gentleman, with fine chain fusee, plain turned pillars and fitted dust cap, contained in good quality gilt brass double opening case and central release button within bow, 65mm diameter overall, (case makers mark star above W.M) and with later ivory handled winding key for same Note: George Flote recorded working London 1805-1808, maker of beautiful clocks and unusual watches
A 1960's gentleman's Tudor Royal 9 ct gold cased wristwatch, the satin ivory finish dial with Arabic numerals to 3, 6, 9 and 12, interspersed by numeral batons, sweep seconds hand, to the seventeen jewel movement, contained in plain 9ct gold case, 34mm diameter, (Case No. 6386), with integral Milanese bracelet with Rolex clasp (gross weight 42.4 grammes) Note : The property of Mr Keith Hollands, Ex Formula I Racing Driver, who won the 1969 Madrid Grand Prix, and with copy of photograph of him racing
A small collection of late 19th/early 20th Century Royal Worcester "Blush Ivory" bone china, including - Jar and cover of lobed outline, painted and gilded with loose flower sprays, 7ins diameter x 7.5ins high, two-handled vase, the lower body moulded with acanthus, similarly painted to the preceding, 7ins high, a small jar and cover, 4.75ins high, and eleven other pieces, various
A small collection of late 19th/early 20th Century Royal Worcester "Blush Ivory" bone china, including - Vase of cylindrical form on a moulded base of Chinese fretwork design, painted and gilded with a loose spray of flowers, 6.75ins high, a ewer with moulded satyr face mask similarly painted, 6.5ins high, a two-handled vase, the lower body with acanthus moulding, 5.75ins high, and eleven Royal Worcester pieces and three Grainger Worcester plates
Fine quality George IV silver four piece tea set, comprising teapot of compressed baluster form, with deep leaf border and finely chased floral, foliate and scroll decoration incorporating game birds and vacant cartouche, silver scroll handle with leaf thumb piece and ivory insulators, stylised pheasant-head spout with face mask and floral decoration, hinged domed cover with floral decoration and flower-head finial, on a shaped circular foot, matching tall coffee pot, sugar and cream jug (London 1824), possibly Edward Barton. All at approximately 97ozs, coffee pot 24.3cm overall height CONDITION REPORT General overall condition very good. Some minor scratching to polished surfaces. No visible signs of major damage, although coffee pot hinge may have been repaired or replaced at some time. Ivory insulators on teapot and coffee pot are cracked. Vacant cartouches on all four pieces may have had initials or crests removed. All hallmarks are clear. Date letters and maker's marks same on all pieces
Late 19th century Chinese carved ivory hanging concentric ball ornament with seated Chinese figure support suspended on ivory chain, with original red silk tassel, the ivory 30cm long, 45cm overall CONDITION REPORT Ivory is yellowed overall, minor splits, otherwise condition appears to be largely original
Victorian silver coffee pot of tapering form, with scroll and foliate decoration, silver scroll handle with ivory insulators, long tapering spout and hinged domed cover with pineapple finial (London 1872), Henry Holland. All at approximately 20ozs (finial is not original), 23cm overall height
Fine quality suite of 1920s ladies' silver and enamel evening accessories comprising rectangular cigarette case with fine gold, green and blue scale enamel decoration engraved in interior 'Lillian Shay, Palm Beach Fla' silver and enamel compact with reticulated 'LS' mongram, silver and enamel lipstick holder and silver and enamel and ivory cigarette holder in case - some with Austrian Sterling marks (4). Provenance: Mrs Lillian Shay was the mother of the Hollywood actress Mildred Shay CONDITION REPORT Cigarette case - general overall condition good, enamelling some scratching and very minor damage to borders, interior has some minor scratching, 7.7cm overall width. Compact - general condition reasonable, enamel quite badly damaged on cover and body near hinge, some surface scratching, interior gilding worn, mirror plate discoloured, 6cm diameter. Cheroot holder - actual holder in good condition, no major damage, ivory stem now separate, 12cm including stem. Case in fair condition. All at approximately 8ozs
Late 19th century Japanese carved ivory figure of a monk holding three figures above his head, with dragon at his feet and climbing demon figures, on oval base, signed, 12cm CONDITION REPORT Central uppermost figure appears to be lacking an element from her left hand, otherwise carving appears to be intact, generally some discolouration and overall wear
Early 20th century Christofle silver plated spirit kettle of conventional form, with engine-turned decoration, stylised branch handle with ivory hand piece and separate domed cover on heavy branch and fruit stand (burner lacking), all parts stamped - Christofle 389410, 40cm overall height (3) CONDITION REPORT General overall condition good. Tea kettle - some denting to body, some wear to plating particularly on high points. Ivory handle is cracked in places and one securing nut missing. Inner ring to cover distorted and finial slightly knocked in. Stand - some wear to plating particularly on high points. Frame is distorted and does not sit square. The burner is missing
Late 19th century Japanese carved and stained ivory ball, carved with a bale of terrapins writhing on top of each other, approximately 6cm diameter CONDITION REPORT Generally good condition. Overall some wear commensurate with age and minor splits but only discernible upon very close inspection. No signature noticed
Antique Indian pierced letter opener, 28cm long, together with a pierced ivory model of a wheelbarrow, Chinese ivory relief carved counter and a pierced ivory easel (4) CONDITION REPORT Letter opener - split and slight associated loss to point, slight losses to pierced outer border of handle. Wheelbarrow - suggestion of lost elements (cross bars) to wheelbarrow handles, loss to upper section of front most barrel panel - some splits / discolouration. Counter - ok. Easel - lacking support, some glue adhered to surface, minor splits
An Art Deco Ivory vanity case, the bottles and boxes marked Barrett & so ltd, the leather case by Pittway Brothers, with canvas outerivory box 11 by 6.5 by 3cm and the large pot 7 by 5.5cm, damage to the ivory frame on the hand mirror, splits to some of the ivory, otherwise generally good condition, no obvious signs of significant damage or repair
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