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Click here to subscribeAN ART DECO FOUR-PIECE TEA SERVICE with panelled bodies and an engraved linear frieze around the upper bodies, the tea pot & hot water jug with ivory handles & finials, each piece initialled "C" & dated "Sept 18th.39", by E. Viner, Sheffield 1936; the tea pot 4.75" (12 cms) high; 56.9 oz (4)
Fine quality 19th century Continental / Italian box, the ebony lid from an earlier period with inlaid and engraved ivory panels depicting classical scene, portraits and putti with burr cedar base and velvet lining to lid, 32cm x 28cm x 9.6cm CONDITION REPORT Loss to moulding top of central panel, centrally panel is a little bowed and various horizontal splits to ivory. Further minor splits to other ivory panels, slight losses to outer edge. Rear moulding to base is missing and damage to right hand base moulding, otherwise general wear
Fine quality Edwardian silver purse or card case of rectangular form, with Gothic-style strap-work decoration and spot-hammered finish, hinged cover opening to reveal a leather interior with stamp / card pockets and an ivory writing leaf (Sheffield 1903), James Dixon & Sons. All at approximately 6ozs, 10.5cm overall height
Rare George II provincial silver coffee pot of tapering cylindrical form, with dot-punched borders, engraved crest, serpent-style spout and hinged domed cover, replacement silver scroll handle with ivory insulators (body Exeter 1732), possibly by Sampson Bennett of Falmouth (handle with Victorian marks). All at approximately 28ozs, 23.5cm overall height CONDITION REPORT General overall condition good. Surface wear, scratching and minor dents, some pitting. Handle is a Victorian replacement and mounts where they join body may have been repaired. Punched decoration, possibly later. Cover has dent to one side, some minor damage on inside under finial and finial possibly later, marks on base clear, cover is unmarked
19th century Chinese carved ivory card case, typically decorated in low relief with continuous frieze of pagodas and figures in trees, with vacant oval cartouche, 9.5cm high CONDITION REPORT When cover is removed runs from enclosed edge upper left of oval cartouche roughly vertical slightly into carved relief split approximately 2cm in length, otherwise appears to be in good generally original condition
Late 19th / early 20th century Chinese carved ivory concentric ball tower with seven graduated balls carved with dragons, with three horse supports to circular base with dragon carved frieze, 53cm high CONDITION REPORT It is unclear what the original surmount was but this is now missing. A few minor splits to internal balls, overall yellowed discolouration and minor wear but otherwise appears in good condition
George III silver fiddle pattern fish slice with pierced blade, bright cut decoration with feather-edge border, engraved initial (London 1806), Thomas Wallis, together with a Victorian silver Ornamental Elizabethan pattern soup ladle (London 1853), Francis Higgins, a pair Victorian silver fish servers with fluted handles (Sheffield 1857), Martin Hall & Co. and a silver plated stilton scoop with ivory handle. Approximately 13ozs weighable silver, soup ladle 33cm overall length (5)
Victorian silver three piece tea set, comprising teapot of baluster form, with engraved Gothic-style decoration, silver split loop handle with ivory insulators and hinged domed cover with turned finial on circular foot, matching sugar and cream jug (London 1869), Martin Hall & Co. Ltd. All at approximately 37ozs, teapot 16.5cm overall height
Fine mid-19th century Chinese carved ivory brisé fan intricately carved and pierced with figures, buildings in landscapes and 'Elizabeth' in cartouche, 33cm wide x 18.6cm high CONDITION REPORT A few very slight losses to the grille work behind relief carved ornament on the sticks, slight staining, otherwise basically ok. The fan is carved on both sides
William IV silver coffee pot of baluster form, with chased and engraved lattice work and scroll decoration, engraved armorial crest, stylised acanthus leaf spout, silver scroll handle with ivory insulators, domed hinged cover with fruit finial, on a circular foot (London 1836), Edward, Edward Jnr., John & William Barnard. All at approximately 25ozs, 22cm overall height CONDITION REPORT Generall overall condition very good, some minor surface scratching and denting commensurate with age and use. Cover hinge may have been repaired and reinforced, engraving crisp, marks clear. Ivory insulators cracked. Finial slightly distorted
Selection of miscellaneous silver and white metal, including a pair of Victorian silver Corinthian column candlesticks (Sheffield 1889), an Edwardian silver miniature caster (Chester 1901), 1920s silver crumb scoop with ivory handle (Sheffield 1924), a Dutch silver bottle pourer and a contemporary silver dish (Sheffield 1994), together with silver plated tray, pair fish servers and other white metal items, etc. Approximately 8ozs weighable silver (qty)
19th century Cantonese pierced and carved ivory basket of flared form, centred by arched divide with pierced handle, raised on scrolling frieze and mask capped claw feet, allover finely relief carved with figural reserves, peacocks and scrolling foliage, 18.5cm wide, presented under glazed dome with rounded rectangular plinth CONDITION REPORT Basket appears to be in good original condition. Lower section of dome and stand with slight deterioration
Late 19th century Japanese carved ivory figure group of monkeys in and around a tree, playing instruments, reading, sweeping and eating fruit, on naturalistic rocky ground, signed on base, 18cm high CONDITION REPORT Appears to be slight losses towards upper branches of tree, although unclear how much is lost, possibly slight further losses to other elements but basically intact and no severe condition issues, just minor splits and wear commensurate with age
1935 Austin Ascot Saloon. Registration no. JT 2533. Chassis no. F 24333 / 15. 6 cylinder engine. This excellent pre-War luxury Austin Saloon was fully restored to a high standard by the previous owner who kept it for twenty-five years. It has black and ivory livery and dark brown leather upholstery. We are assured it is a delight to drive and has a large history file
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS TO INCLUDE an antique ivory page turner 33cm in length, a group of Beswick porcelain cats, an Ainsley orange lustre tea bowl, a Limoges porcelain snuff box and three Royal Worcester porcelain small plates each with hand painted bird decoration by Powell, each 12cm diameter
A 19TH CENTURY SIKES HYDROMETER in a fitted hardwood case, the weights and hydrometer No. 27548, the ivory backed thermometer marked W.R. Loftus Ltd., London and also Buss, 33 Hatton Garden, London (the label to the lid and one weight lacking) together with a further similar cased hydrometer, the thermometer stamped J. McGlashan & Co. , Glasgow, the case with similarly named lid (two weights lacking) (2)
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