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Click here to subscribeTwelve George V silver and mother-of-pearl handled fruit knives and forks by Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield 1910 (monogrammed - in oak canteen), a pair of George V silver nutcrackers by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, London 1935, (cased), a pair of late Victorian silver salad servers with bamboo pattern handles by Atkin Bros, Sheffield 1900 (combined weighable silver 14ozs), a plated stilton scoop and crumb tray with ivory handles
A Caucasian miquelet lock holster pistol,19th century, the barrel with niello bands, a miquelet lock, full stocked, partially covered with leather, a nielloed button trigger, the underside of the stock with an inscription and possible date in Arabic, the butt with an ivory pommel,barrel 39.5cm long54cm overall
An ivory figure of Madonna, late 19th century, standing with hands held in prayer, dressed in flowing robes highlighted in gilt, with her hair cascading down, stained in black, mounted on a circular ivory ball and stained green serpent carved with cherubs and a scrolling banner reading 'Ecce Mater Tua',26.5cm high
A set of early 19th century flatware,with steel blades and three-pronged forks, the ivory handles with diagonal fluting, the blades stamped 'Hear Steel' except one replacement dessert knife, comprising:12 table knives,12 table forks,12 dessert knives,12 dessert forks,a pair of carvers,one steel,one cheese scoop, anden suite a set of six pairs of fruit eaters,with silver blades and three-pronged forks,c.1825 (qty.)
A Japanesque walnut cabinet,late 19th century, decorated with contemporary Japanese panels, relief carved or inlaid with ivory and mother-of pearl depicting a variety of birds to include an owl, manchurian cranes, fighting cocks, pheasants and ducks, two panels with red seals, the interior fitted with three pigeonholes, the integral stand with carved foliate scroll apron, square legs united by a lower tier and stretchers,67cm wide48cm deep175cm high
A 17th century Italian walnut and mother of pearl box, rectangular panelled form, top with inset ivory plaque sepia-engraved with figures on horseback and damsel in distress, top with inlaid mother of pearl parquetry throughout, panels with inlaid mother of pearl leaf-scrolls and rosettes, interior with gilt-brass strap hinges, 13in. wide SEE ILLUSTRATION
A Victorian silver double cheroot holder, E. F. Braham Ltd, Birmingham, 1896, gilt interior, 32.5g; a silver open-faced pocket watch, Chester, 1901, the white enamelled dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary dial for seconds; three various watch keys; a silver powder compact charm, Birmingham, 1923, of circular form; a silver locket, of oval form; a silver vesta case, Birmingham, 1919; an antique ivory folding rule; etc, contained in a black tin
A miscellaneous collection comprising vintage printed tins to include an Oxo coronation treasure chest, etc, a vintage Pifco Empire made torch, an antique timber caddy of barrel form with applied ivory banded detail, a vintage cream coloured bakelite type telephone, a quantity of contemporary brass electronic light fittings, historic newspaper extracts to include detail of man landing on the moon, a vintage timber tray of rectangular form, silver plated wares, etc
A pair of early 20th century Japanese lacquered panels of rectangular form with extensive mother-of-pearl, ivory and inlaid detail depicting triumphant Japanese servicemen set within a chinoiserie landscape contained within a red ground border with further gilt foliate and other detail (AF), 119 x 56 cm approx
A vintage mahogany cased Sike's hydrometer, also containing an antique ivory backed mercury theremometer stamped Fred Palliser Camp Works, Wolverhampton, A stereoscopic viewer stamped Underwood & Underwood manufacturers New York, several stereoscopic slides, a Germanic tobacco pipe stamped Briar, miniature cricket bat bearing numerous pens signatures, 19th century two handled ceramic cup with hand painted detail depicting gun dog with master amongst a rural setting with gilded cartouche on a burgundy ground with gilded text verso reading Thomas Milk 1855, together with a book relating to Madonna "sex", a boxed Pirelli calendar dated 1985
A pair of Royal Worcester vases with slender drawn necks and painted pink and red rose decoration and with puce printed marks to base numbers 1661, together with a Royal Worcester shell moulded blush ivory dish with painted floral decoration and printed mark to base 1274, also together with a 19th century Worcester yellow glazed vase modelled as a shell supported on turquoise glazed cloral and with green printed mark to base
A set of three Royal Worcester ivory ground dishes of leaf shaped form with painted and gilded floral sprays and pink printed marks to base, and letter Y together with a set of four Royal Worcester coffee cups and saucers with painted and gilded apple blossom and moth detail, with puce printed mark to base and letter X, a Royal Worcester cornucopia shaped vase, a pair of square ceramic panels in the Royal Worcester manner with painted fruit decoration signed Leaman and an Aynsley and a Royal Winton dish, both with fruit decoration in the Worcester style
A matched pair of Royal Worcester figures with predominantly ivory, pale green, peach and gilt finish, both in the form of classically draped female characters seated on rocky outcrops, one with pink printed mark to base and number 2009, the other with green printed mark to base and number 2008, 28cm tall approximately
Japan, Edo Period, middle 19th century CE. Very fine lacquer inro with inner black lacquer compartment with gold paint. Exterior decorated with front and back panels of playing monkeys in red and green; amber obi, and ivory netsuke in the form of two monkeys wrestling. Quite spectacular! Size: Inro 2-5/8" H, netsuke 1-5/8" H (6.7 cm x 4.1 cm).Bidders should be aware of the changing laws regarding commercialization of ivory and other product containing endangered species both on the Federal and State levels. This lot will be accompanied by a signed affidavit from the client that this object was in the United States prior to January 18, 1990, and is to the best of their knowledge and ability made prior to February 26, 1976 in accordance with Federal law. Ivory cannot be shipped out of the United States or to New York or California. Provenance: Estate of Paul & Louise Bernheimer Condition: Choice All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #111419
Japan, Edo Period, ca. middle 19th century CE. Stunning carved ivory netsuke in rounded form, center holed plug to accept himo. Carved in the form of a cyclops, round singular eye in the middle of his forehead, hand to his chin, wearing ornate floral robe, signed on reverse. Size: 1-3/4" D (4.4 cm).Bidders should be aware of the changing laws regarding commercialization of ivory and other product containing endangered species both on the Federal and State levels. This lot will be accompanied by a signed affidavit from the client that this object was in the United States prior to January 18, 1990, and is to the best of their knowledge and ability made prior to February 26, 1976 in accordance with Federal law. Ivory cannot be shipped out of the United States or to New York or California. Provenance: Estate of Paul & Louise Bernheimer Condition: Near choice All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #111428
Japan, early 20th century CE. A rare and touching ivory netsuke depicting a whale mother and her calf. Showing fluid motion and a tender bond between this mother and her child, wrapped inside her side flipper. Twin holes for himo (cord), signature just below. Size: 3-3/8" L at widest dimension (8.6 cm). Provenance: Estate of Paul & Louise Bernheimer Condition: Near choice All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #111427
China, Qing Dynasty, late 19th to early 20th century CE. A Chinese jade brush washer in the form of a lotus with tendrils, flowers, and a dragonfly hand carved on the exterior. A brush washer is used to wash the ink that remains on the user's brush after use. Brush washers are appreciated for their attractive forms and elegant designs. Traditionally brush washers are made from jade, porcelain, enamel, ivory, agate, or rhinoceros horn. All are regarded as precious; however, jade occupies an especially revered position. This example is carved from jade of lovely translucence and soft hues. Size: 6-1/2" x 2-1/4" x; opening is approximately 2" in diameter. Provenance: Ex-private A. Kowsky collection, NY Condition: Intact and near choice. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #110023
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