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Click here to subscribeFERDINAND PREISS (1882-1943) A cold-painted bronze & ivory figure of a girl wearing green hat, her dress with red wasit-band, her hands at her hips & head tilted slightly to the righ, signed “F. PREISS” to the hexagonal bronze plinth, on integral green onyx shallow bowl base, 8” high x 7 ¼”dia. overall. (some paint loss to hat).
8th-7th century B.C. A gold fitting in the form of a reclining ibex with horns arching over the back of the head, front legs bent under the body, back legs raised; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Goddard, A., Le Tresor de Ziwiye, 1950, Tehran, fig.39. 26 grams total, 61mm including stand (2 1/2 in.). Acquired before 2000. Academic collection of an important Mayfair gentleman. Ex property of a North London gentleman. Property of a French private collector. Sticker with collection number 170 to base. The Ziwiye hoard is a treasure hoard containing gold, silver, and ivory objects, also including a few Luristan pieces, that was uncovered on the south shore of Lake Urmia in Ziwiye, Kurdistan Province, Iran, in 1947. The hoard contains objects in four styles: Assyrian, Scythian, proto-Achaemenid, and the provincial native pieces. The collection of objects illustrates the situation of the Iranian plateau as a crossroads of cultural highways. [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price]
A 19TH CENTURY CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 32cm triple fullered blade, characteristic hilt with foliate embossed silver niello mounts, two-piece walrus ivory grips, one chipped, contained in its silver niello mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match, the reverse of the top mount decorated with two opposing birds and calligraphy.
AN ORNATE GEORGIAN OFFICER'S SABRE, 78.5cm triple fullered blade lightly etched with foliage, stands of arms, the figure of Britannia, Royal arms and Hercules slaying the Lernean Hydra, gilded hilt with broad knuckle guard, cast and pierced with a Union spray and stand of arms framed by two serpents, large acanthus leaves quillons, lion's head pommel, ivory grip bound with gilt wire, in its re-leathered scabbard with copper gilt mounts, the locket signed Woolly, Deakin, Dutton & Johnson, Birm., the ornate mounts with foliate suspension loops mounted on bands of acorns and oak leaves, the chape terminating in an acanthus cluster. Ivory Submission Declaration number Q2KM272N.
A GEORGIAN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SABRE, 76cm blade engraved with scrolls, crowned GR cypher, stand of arms and Gills Warranted, traces of blue and gilt decoration, steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and wavy side bars enclosing heart shaped motifs, ribbed ivory grip, in its steel mounted leather scabbard, the locket signed Drury, Cutler to His Majesty, Strand. Ivory Declaration Submission number T5VF5PL1.
A GEORGIAN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SABRE, 75cm double fullered blade indistinctly signed and dated 1797, engraved with scrolls, a stand of arms, figure of Britannia, GR cypher and owner's crest, steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and feather langets, ribbed ivory grip, contained in a brass mounted leather scabbard, the locket signed Prosser, Charing Cross, London. Ivory Declaration Submission number PVFGP2A5.
A GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER'S HANGER, 73cm sharply curved blade by Osborn, sharpened for use and with various edge nicks, stained and rust, characteristic brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, reeded marine ivory grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the locket engraved DUDLEY GRAND PARADE PORTSMOUTH to one side and with an anchor and entwined dolphin on the other. Rusting to blade and tip chipped.
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN: A 40-BORE BREECHLOADING WHEELLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, 9.5inch two-stagebarrel, 12.25inch including the breech mechanism, the sprung breech cover released by a grotesque mask catch on the barrel tang, opening to reveal a removable brass loading chamber, characteristic form lock with pierced brass wheel cover decorated with mythical beasts and struck with a maer's mark, the hammer jaws in the form of dragons, the lock plate struck with a makers mark, full 19th century stock with fishtail butt, inlaid with dolphins and jousting figures. Affixed with a Keith Neal inventory tag. Ivory Declaration Submission number J97XHSB4.
A 14-BORE 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WHEELLOCK SPORTING GUN, 25inch two-stage barrel, the lock decorated with scrolling foliage, flower heads and wild beasts, full shaped stock inlaid with hunting scenes, scroll and foliate engraved panels, composed of horn, bone and ivory, scroll trigger guard, set triggers, bone topped wooden ramrod. Ivory Declaration Submission number H29E7HXJ.
AN EXCELLENT CASED PAIR OF .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION OFFICER'S PISTOLS BY HAMBURGER, 8inch sighted octagonal browned barrels engraved LONDON, platinum lined case colour hardened breeches, border and scroll engraved barrel tangs, border and scroll engraved signed bolted locks, the tangs, locks and hammers with all their case colour finish, full varnished stocks with chequered butts, border and scroll engraved blued trigger guards, swivel ramrods, contained in their red velvet lined mahogany case, complete with commensurate accessories, two lidded compartments with ring turned ivory knobs. These guns retain all of their original finish and appear unfired. Ivory Declaration Submission number FHXG9T1V.
A FIRST WAR PERIOD GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 72cm pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with scrolling foliage, naval ships, crowned fouled anchor, maker's stamp for W.K. & C., regulation gilt brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, bold lion's head pommel with red and green port and starboard eyes, ribbed marine ivory grip, folding side guard with owner's name Rehder, contained in its engraved gilt brass mounted leather scabbard. Some age cracks to grip.
NINE TITLES OF BRITISH AND EUROPEAN ANTIQUE FIREARMS INTEREST, comprising 'The Early Purdeys', L Patrick Unsworth (signed) 1996 with DW; 'Royal Sporting Guns at Windsor', H L Blackmore 1968 HMSO with DW; 'European Hand Firearms of the 16th , 17th and 18th centuries', H J Jackson 'with a treatise on Scottish Hand Fire-Arms', C E Whitelaw 1923 with DW (torn); 'The Webley Story', W C Dowell 1987; 'English Pistols and Revolvers', J N George 1938 (signed) leather spine and corners (cover detached); 'British Military Firearms', H L Blackmore 1967 with DW (torn); 'The Rev. Alexander Forsyth M.A. LL.D. Inventor of the Percussion Lock', A F J Reid 1955; 'Pistols - their history and development', J Frith 1946 paper covers; 'The H L Visser Collection of Ivory Stocked Pistols', Royal Armouries 1988 (soft covers). Average good condition (9).
VIENNA NEO CLASSICAL STYLE PLATE - After Kauffman, 24.5cms diameter, a Royal Worcester Blush Ivory jug of tapered form, gilded moulded highlights and handle and painted with flowers, green backstamp No 1047, 20cms H, a Royal Doulton Kings ware Dewar's Whisky decanter, Night Watchman design, 27cms H, a pair of Royal Worcester miniature vases, puce backstamps No 1049, 5.5cms H, ETC
Late 19th Century Scottish silver tea service comprising: teapot, hot water pot, cream jug and sugar basin, Edinburgh 1890 / 91, maker GE & S, together with an associated and near matching silver spirit kettle, Glasgow 1892, maker DE GE, 91 troy oz, in the original oak and metal bound fitted case, Ivory Self Declaration Submission Ref: 13WRKT41
VISCONTI FOUNTAIN PEN, "LA BIBLIA LIMITED EDITION".Barrel made of whale bone engraved with drypoint and hand filled in colour.Limited edition. Exemplary 058/999.Two-tone 18Kts gold nib. 18Kts gold nib.Screw cap. Piston loading.No box. It presents small wear in the superior zone of the cap.Measures: 15,70 cm. length, 19,4 mm. diameter.Visconti produces limited editions with themes that impact, change or describe our lives. His new collection is dedicated to the religions of the world. The first in the series focuses on the Bible, the most widely read and printed book on religions, and the world linked to it: Christianity and Judaism. The large pens are made from ivory-coloured resins using a design technique with whalebone, dry-point engraving, and filled with India ink. The intricate drawings depict scenes from the Old Testament on the barrel: Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, David and Goliath, and the Ten Commandments. The Jewish version has a classic, antique look in natural ivory and unadorned. The cap depicts a spiritual moment of prayer at the Western Wall. Hidden in the blind cap is an engraving of a temple. Its cover presents the story of Jesus: his birth, baptism, the Last Supper and his Ascension into Heaven. An image of the shutter of the Holy Grail is hidden inside the cover. Both pens have a decagonal crown and end cap, the latter engraved with the Ten Commandments in Hebrew. The pen is fitted with a Visconti two-tone 18-karat gold nib and features a piston-filled shaft. Limited to 999 nibs and 199 Rollerballs worldwide.
Der Gero-Codex Reichenauer Buchmalerei Faksimile des Codex HS 1948 der Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek Darmstadt. Rimini, Imago 2021. - Faksimile des ältesten Werks der Reichenauer Buchmalerei - Von dem Erzbischof Gero zu Köln in Auftrag gegeben, wurde der Codex im Skriptorium der bekannten Abtei Reichenau gefertigt Das Evangelistar ist mit reichem Buchschmuck verziert und prunkvoll mit gold- und silbergeschmückten Seiten ausgestattet. 1 von 349 numerierten Exemplaren. Mit dem Begleitband von Media Exklusiv. EINBAND: Orig.-Ledereinband mit vergoldeter, reich verzierter Deckelplatte mit 4 blauen Schmucksteinen und eingelassener großer Elfenbeinreplik mit Darstellung der vier Evangelisten-Symbolen und mittig dem Lamm Christi, in schwarzer Lackkassette mit Plexiglas-Sichtfenster. Facsimile of the oldest work of Reichenau illumination. Commissioned by Archbishop Gero of Cologne, the codex was made in the scriptorium of the well-known Reichenau Abbey. 1 of 349 numbered copies. With the commentary volume by Media Exclusiv. Original calf with gilded, richly decorated cover plate with 4 blue gemstones and embedded large ivory replica depicting the 4 Evangelist symbols and the Lamb of Christ in the middle, in a black lacquer case with a plexiglas window. 31 : 23 cm. Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten.
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY ROYAL DUX FIGURE OF A SEATED NUDE FEMALE BATHER, modelled on a rocky outcrop drying her foot, blush ivory glaze, with green, pink and gilt details, square base with canted corners, impressed P. Aichele to the rear, impressed model no.1379, applied pink triangle mark, height 47cm (Condition report: in good condition overall with minor rubbing to the glaze on a few of the high points)
CORNELIUS V SMITH (B.1847-1917) A LATE 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY AND MARQUETRY INLAID SALON SUITE, stamped 'CVS' within a circle to each back left leg, comprising a sofa, with open armrests, length 109cm, a pair of ladies and gents open armchairs, has one chair slightly taller, four chairs, and two nursing chair, all reupholstered in a spotted gold and cream fabric, ivory submission reference: DUX1NN8W (condition:-very good condition, only historical wear and tear) (9)
A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD HARDWOOD SHODONA CABINET, with an arrangement of shelves and cupboards, the chinoiserie shibayama detail to panelled doors, with a blue ground, open fretwork apron and galleries, on shaped legs, width at largest point 105cm x depth 32cm x height 162cm, ivory submission reference: JGMFYEBY (condition:-ideal for restoration due to missing one door to top left corner, surface damage throughout, missing various shibayama detail to all panels, blue field panel missing to bottom right drawer, later vintage wiring fitted to top back)
AN 18TH CENTURY AND LATER FLEMISH CABINET, on a separate stand, the top with a multiwood geometric patterned exterior, double cupboard doors enclosing a fitted interior with an arrangement of drawers, flanking recessed section with mirrors, ivory, ebony, wood parquetry geometric flooring, behind turned pillars, over two drawers, on a later barley twist support and stretcher, width 54cm x depth 43cm x height 130cm, ivory submission reference: 38BRCVCW (condition:-missing piece to beading to front right corner, some veneer losses, missing border to drawer fronts, doors not closing, no keys and drawers locked)
A JOHN BROADWOOD & SONS MAHOGANY 5FT BABY GRAND PIANO, serial number 250794, ivory keys, on square tapered legs, and brass caps and casters, width 149cm x depth 153cm x height 96cm, ivory submission reference: 7XEY19UR, and a mahogany piano stool (condition:-finish showing surface marks and scratches, three keys sticking, rest playing as should) (2)
▴ Lesley-Anne Ivory (b.1934)Exotic birdstwo, both signed 'Lesley' l.r., watercolour and gouache14.5 x 10.5cm (2)Condition ReportFramed sizes: 29 x 24cm.Unexamined out of glazed frames, a couple of thunderbugs under glass, housed in acidic mounts, but generally works appear to be in good condition.
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