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Click here to subscribeA pair of Royal Worcester blush ivory 'Satyr and companion' figures, Circa 1890, each of the well modelled figures, modelled before a tree stump and mounted on a rocky outcrop circular plinth base, each of the figures dressed in flowing robes and modelled running, they satyr holding a staff, his companion a tambourine, green printed factory marks and shape number 1440, 26cm high (2) (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: 457: light rubbing to gilding, otherwise good
Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943) Art Deco bronze and ivory figurine 'The Stile' depicting a girl leaning on a gate post, raised on rectangular onyx plinth base, unsigned, height including base 25cm (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: 506: Generally good condition, however the ivory head and arms with light hairline cracks, minor chipping to onyx base, (see further images).
A smart gentleman's oak fitted stationery box, Circa 1910, the hinged cover with ivory instruments, revealing various letter compartments, six individual racks enclosing four leather tooled books, including 'Diary, Letter book, address book and cash account', above three short drawers, a pen tray and two inkwells, the double fall front forming a lap desk and applied with red tooled skiver, applied to the exterior with twin gilt metal swing handles, 30cm high, 46.5cm wide, 26.5cm deep (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: 7: Generally good condition, presentation label on front missing, minor rips to leather.
A stylish 'Regency-revival' crossbanded feathered mahogany veneered ladies writing desk, of 20th century construction, the raised superstructure incorporating an array of shaped and straight front drawers with delicate faux ivory handles, above the hinged and gilt tooled red leather inset writing surface, and single frieze drawer beneath, the lock stamped 'Hobbs & Co, London', raised on curved X-shaped end supports united by a turned stretcher, width approx. 76cm
A late Georgian parquetry inlaid mahogany straight front bedroom chest, the rectangular top with quartered batswing detailing and boxwood/ebony stringing, above the checkered banding and Tunbridgeware-type inlaid secret frieze drawer, with a further two short and three long graduated cockbeaded drawers beneath featuring ivory escutcheon's and brass drop handles with embossed classical back plates, raised on shaped bracket feet, width approx. 126cm
C18th Vizagapatam ivory-veneered workbox in the form of a house with fitted interior . Height to eaves 13 cm, 15 cm x 10 cm . Provenance from local deceased estate in need of restoration: warping to front left edge, some wear to inlay, some inlay slightly raised. See ATG 13th December 2014, page 11
A Georgian or Queen Anne walking stick with pique inlaid ivory handle with silver collar, eyelet holes and inscribed with original owners name, Bullock, Pewsey in black ink, together with a horn handled walking stick both in modern Italian pottery umbrella stand. NB. The handle has some old splits and cracks commensurate with age and slight faults to collar.
INDIAN FIGURES. Three Indian ivory figures, two musicians & a four-armed goddess. Tallest 13cm. CONDITION REPORTS: 1. Musician with bare legs - this figure has some fine, natural cracking along the grain of the ivory, especially down the arms and legs. The pipe has broken off at the point furthest from the body, but there are no other losses or repairs. 2. Musician with cloak - this figure has lost the pipe instrument (the holes can be clearly seen). Otherwise, apart from some age cracks, this figure is in original condition. 3. Goddess figure - two of the 'petals' on the base have been chipped - the rest are intact. The hands and arms appear to be intact. The very top point of the finial on the headdress appears to be rubbed/worn. There are a few natural stress cracks, but generally the condition is good.
INDIAN FIGURE. An Indian ivory small figure of a gentleman. 8cm. CONDITION REPORTS: There is an age crack running down the back of the jacket. There is another small crack running down from the top of the umbrella. There are a couple of small stress cracks across the top of the head. There is one small hole in the left hand, otherwise in good, original condition.
A Chinese Cantonese ivory baton, late 19th/early 20th century, carved with coiling dragons and phoenix, on grounds of stylised clouds, 31.7cm long, a Japanese parasol handle carved with panels of Iris, 21.5cm long, a Japanese comb with gilt pine decoration, a Chinese puzzle ball, various bone dice, vanity case tools, knitting needles, various ivory beads and other items(a lot)
A Japanese model of a banana, early 20th century, 12.5cm long, together with various other Japanese ivory models, to include a Japanese ivory model of a monkey with a toad, a bird and egg and five figural Netsuke(8) CONDITION REPORT: Banana Minor rubbing cracks Man with monkey. There was something on the mans back..now missing Flute is missing to man Other netsukes are ok..carving is poor.
An English satinwood banjo by Richard Spencer, late 19th/early 20th century, with ivory pegs and mother of pearl inlay to the fret board, stamped to the neck, 93cm long, in a leather case, together with an Irish drum, decorated to the skin with a promotional logo for Murphy's Stout, (2) Note: Richard "Dick" Spencer is recorded as a teacher, player and composer for fretted instruments, establishing a workshop and studio at 84 High Street, Clapham, London, in 1880. He died in 1915.
A collection of ivory, mother of pearl and treen items, 19th century and later, to comprise a mother of pearl card case, an ivory notebook cover carved with a lady and her suitor, a round wooden box, two page turners, a turned wooden box, a tusk corkscrew and various other needlework and other tools(a lot)
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