Plumier (Charles). L'Art de Tourner, ou de faire en perfection toutes sortes d'ouvrages au Tour. Dans lequel, outre les principes & élemens du Tour qu'on y enseigne méthodiquement pour tourner tant le bois, l'ivore & c. que le fer & tous les autres métaux, on voit encour plusieurs belles machines à faire des Ovales..., 1st edition, Lyon: Jean Certe, 1701, 14 preliminary leaves including title, 187pp., 73 mostly full-page engraved plates (one folding), engraved head-pieces, text in double column, pale water stain to blank fore margins of final few leaves, occasional minor marks, title and several other leaves lightly toned (title with closed tear repaired to lower margin, without loss), title with ink stamp to verso 'duplicate 1837', contemporary calf, re-backed with original spine laid down, boards heavily rubbed, folioQTY: (1)NOTE:Berlin Katalog 1246.First edition of the first treatise on the art of turning in wood, metal and ivory. Charles Plumier (1646-1704) is best known as an explorer and botanist who published a Description des plantes de l'Amerique in 1693. His Art of Turning was reissued in an enlarged second edition in 1749.
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Soft Pastel Porcelain Rose Lidded Heart Box in Ivory Bisque Porcelain, hand created and hand painted by the Artist of Cybis. Inside Lid Inscription reads, "Thinking of You". Issued: 1975. USA. Design # 817P. Size: 3.5"h x 4"w x 4"d. Artist: CYBISIssued: 1975Dimensions: IN DESC.Manufacturer: CYBIS PORCELAINCountry of Origin: USACondition: Excellent
Georgian gold-coloured metal lovers eye painted pendant, oval with eye painting, on ivory, beneath rock crystal, rock crystal to reverse, chased borders, the painting is 1.5 cm high and 3.5 cm high overall Sold with Ivory Exemption Certificate no. EY3Z3PPH Condition Report The painting of the eye is 1.5 cm high (exc. mount) and 3.5 cm high overall inc. mount. As catalogued, within a gold-coloured mount.
Three late 18th French School portrait miniatures on ivory Each in watercolour on oval ivory plaque, depicting two young ladies and a boy, variously inscribed, labelled and identified in ink 'Blanche-Rose de la Fonchais', 'Soeur de Blanche-Rose' and 'Frere de Blanch-Rose' (?), within gilt-metal and ebonised oval frames, 4.5cm high (3), Ivory exemption ref: MBPVAZTB
Late 19th century pair of Royal Worcester blush ivory figures of Middle Eastern water carriers, printed green factory marks, shape no. 1250, each modelled standing in long robes carrying and amphora, on rocky ground, enriched in gilding, 24.5cm high (2)Condition ReportOverall good condition. The female figure water vessel with some small chips to the rim and wear to gilt. General wear and tear.
Late 18th/early 19th Century French School Portrait miniature of a young lady playing cards watercolour on ivory, indistinctly indistinctly signed Tiud..., bearing 19th century label identifying the sitter as 'Felicite de Chasteigner du (Bergeriou) Montail', within circular gilt-metal frame 6.7cm diam., Ivory Exemption Ref: 81PB3OZZCondition ReportSurface marks, accretions, small losses to paint. Possible water damage to areas, appears to be water/condensation on inside of glass. Possible fading/discolouration. Frame with liight surface marks. General wear and tear.
Three late 18th/early 19th Century French School portrait miniatures of gentlemen Watercolour on ivory Two identified and labelled in ink 'Victor du Montbail, , Beau-Pere & David Pere'.., the other Serail Daniel....de Monbail,,,, two dressed in military uniform, within ebonised and gilt-metal frames, 4cm high (3), Ivory exemption ref: A5BQY4MQ
A pair of 19th century Sowerby 'Patent Ivory Queen's Ware' press moulded glass boat-shaped flower vases with swan handles (with damage), a small green glass Roemer type drinking glass with triple prunt decoration to stem, on swirl foot, a Bohemian cased ruby glass bottle together with further glass items (12)
Late 18th/early 19th Century French School Portrait miniature of a lady in watercolour on ivory In Empire dress, inscribed and identified in ink 'Felicite de Chasteigner ' to verso, within an octagonal gilt-metal frame, 6cm high, Ivory exemption ref: 17Q5H273Condition ReportNo warping or split to ivory. Brown marks and accretions present. Frame with tarnishing. General wear and tear.
A Sheffield Plate vase shaped coffee pot and cover, c1780, with green stained ivory pineapple knop, the interior retaining detachable tinned tube containing iron billet, with silver stopper, 29cm h Please note Mellors & Kirk have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: F8PGEX5U Good quality and condition. In our opinion not re-plated, middle cracked and held together with wooden matchstick or similar, no dents, engraving or repair, straight and not bent
A Victorian mahogany and brass half plate camera, Sands & Hunter Manufacturers, 20 Cranbourn Street, London WC, 'Exhibition Camera', maker's ivory trade label and various mahogany and other plate holders, half and quarter plate Please note Mellors & Kirk have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: ZU2LRXBH
An Italian Blessed Virgin Mary doll with the Christ Child, 19th / 20th c, having wax head and hands, richly embroidered ivory satin dress in metal thread and sequins, lace veil, giltmetal crown, the rosary in her right hand before flowers in glazed ebonised case, 32cm h Good condition, top of case lifting where slightly warped
REGENCY MAHOGANY CHEST having upper secret drawers, two short, three long pine lined drawers, cockbead edging, boxwood stringing, turned wooden knobs, ivory escutcheons, restoration required, 93 (h) x 115 (w) x 52cms (d)Provenance: private collection ConwyGOV.UK Ivory content- to comply with current regulation - self-declaration form completed for the sale of this item - Submission reference 2UKSZY3J
A collection of five 1920's ladies' garments comprising a black dress of chiffon and silk with contrasting decorative lace to modesty panel, cuffs and hemline in a straight loose fit with gathered skirt. Second is a loose fit sleeveless dress of gold metal threads with embellished chenille decoration to neckline; third is an over-blouse of ivory net and lace; fourth is a lightweight black silk evening cape with a subtle striped effect created through panels cut with different nap direction, with frog fastening and a silk lining in salmon and sage coloured paisley print. Fifth is a satin dress (AF) with a drop hemline, loose straight fit, hip flaps and tiny coral coloured button decoration (5)
A GROUP OF NAMED CERAMICS, to include a Carlton ware tobacco jar, three Goebel 'Poppy' pattern kitchen cannisters (crazed, cracked and chipped), a Royal Worcester Blush Ivory miniature jug, a late 19th century Carlton Ware vase, a Burleigh Ware 'Parrot' jug (cracked and reglued), a Royal Doulton tea caddy (broken lid), a Carlton Ware floral biscuit caddy, a Scottish porcelain 'Highbank'- Lochgilphead trinket pot, etc. (s.d) (Qty)
2 swan shaped and the other a bird shaped ivory colored trinket bowls. Gloss finish. Swan Lenox backstamp in gold, dimensions 4.75"L x 2.5"W x 3.75"H. The bird bowl Lenox backstamp in silver, dimensions 7.75"L x 4.75"W x 2.5"H. Issued: 20th centuryManufacturer: LenoxCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Persian ivory and peach ground rug, the ivory ground field with peach medallion and indigo spandrels, decorated with scrolled foliage and stylised floral motifs, the guarded border with signature panels decorated with flowers and birds with trailing branchesDimensions: Length/Width: 304cm Depth/Diameter: 198cm
A Royal Worcester blush ivory vase, decorated with flowers, puce mark to the underside, h.25cm; together with a similar pair of Royal Worcester blush ivory vases, h.16cm; and a Royal Bonn pottery vase, h.25cm (4)Large Worcester vase – one very small surface chip to body, wear to gilt, otherwise good.Small pair Worcester vases – one smashed and re-glued, the other broken at neck and re-glued.Royal Bonn vase – wear to decoration otherwise good.
An early 20th century Continental musical tantalus/liqueur cabinet, in the form of a piano or organ, playing two tunes, with a spring loaded top door, revealing eight shot glasses, the base having a pair of spring loaded glazed doors, enclosing two glass decanters, and stoppers, on bun feet, 21.5 cm wide, Ivory Exemption registration ref: A2NXTV87Lacks a 'organ type stopper', with a modern key, one of the stoppers is badly chipped to its base, currently playing and running, and there is also a 19th century silver Brandy label on one decanter
A Georgian navette miniature portrait mourning pendant, circa 1800, central miniature sepia watercolour on ivory panel depicting lady holding a dove, beneath convex glass with beaded edge unmarked rose gold closed-back settings and later brooch mount, 34.1mm, 6.4g. Ivory submission ref. 2N2TEKKA Condition Report: Panel is cracked horizontally across centre with 1 tiny edge chip at end, otherwise no damage, brooch fitting working, unmarked
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