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Click here to subscribeA large Persian carpet mid-20th century, the central, eight pointed floral medallion with entwined floral decoration in dark and pale blue, claret red, ochre, ivory, pink and brown on a dark red field, surrounded by pale blue and dark blue floral meander borders, 186 x 150in. (472.5 x 381cm.).
A Dieppe carved ivory paper knife rounded elongated blade, the top of which is carved with a floral display, the neck of the handle modelled as it`s waisted woven basket, relief carved tapering handle 9½in. (24.2cm.) long; together with a 20th century fan, mother of pearl stick guards with pique work decoration, beige material with sequins and mesh decoration, 9in. (22.8cm.) long. (2)
A 1960s Meccano Outfit No. 10 in the original four drawer oak cabinet the set believed to be complete and the parts in very good with little use, complete with the manuals 1, 2/3, 4/5/6/ and 7/8, a complete set of ten `Special Model Leaflets` in their folder, twenty further Special Model Leaflets and reprinted c.1949 Set 10 manual, the four drawer cabinet with gold decal to top and ivory plastic drawer handles, rebated handles to sides, 23½ x 14½in. (59.5 x 37cm.), 11¼in. (28.5cm.) high. * Condition: The case in good condition, with some scratches, scuffs and marks to the exterior consistent with age. Contents in very good condition with some minor chipping to paint. Parts not strung and the yellow cards are reproductions. Contents believed to be complete, but this is not guaranteed. No repainting to parts. Original decal to top in good condition, with just two small chips. Manuals and Leaflets in good condition - No.7/8 Manual has a detached cover with splits to spine.
A mahogany cased games compendium early 20th century, brass hinge and lifting mechanism to lid, recessed lid interior containing a tooled leather cream and red chess board, five deep deposits to rear of base, cream and red stained ivory chess pieces seated on a central detachable brass handled tray that when lifted reveal a compartment for storage of playing cards etc., flanked by two columns of red and ivory draughts counters, the front holds a removable box containing a set of ivory dominoes with a storage compartment to each side, the ebony and satin wood lids of which bear two recessed ivory markers with brass arrow pointers, 15¼ x 11¼in. (38.75 x 28.5cm.), 5½in. (14cm.) high.
English School (circa 1820) a portrait miniature of Rebecca Gillman of Hoveton, Norfolk, wearing a yellow dress, white chemise with blue and gilt brooch, pale pink sprigged shawl, white lace ruff collar and white lace bonnet, watercolour on ivory, 9.2 x 6.9cm., ivory split, in a black papier-mâché and gilt frame with gilt metal hanging mount.
Miss Florence Hannam (British, fl.1890-1898) a portrait miniature of Constance May Baker, wearing a blue dressed with ruched sleeves, a pearl necklace with cross pendant around her neck and her hair parted with curled fringe, oval watercolour on ivory, 9.2 x 7.3cm., the reverse glazed with ivory silk lining and tied lock of hair within, in a gilt metal frame with tied ribbon surmount. * Constance was the great grand daughter of Sir Robert Baker. The lot also includes one of his visiting cards, inscribed verso.
A Brady 12 drawer mahogany collectors cabinet circa 1890 76cm.; 30ins high by 51cm.; 20ins wide by 49cm.; 19ins deep drawer size 43cm.; 17ins wide by 41cm.; 16ins deep by 5cm.; 2ins high This cabinet is by Brady who with Gurney, were the leading entomological cabinet makers. Brady made cabinets in London in the 19th and into the early part of the 20th century. This cabinet carries all the vital indicators of identification of a ‘Brady’. (Interestingly, Brady virtually never labelled or ‘plates’ his cabinets, unusual at the time when tradesmen tended to affix a plate, sometimes ivory, sometimes silver, to their work. This cabinet contains Sid Imber’s beautiful collection of fantastically delicate and vibrantly coloured specimens of tropical Lycaenids. Many of these specimens sport long and delicate tails and on the hind wings.
A Brady 12 drawer mahogany collectors cabinet circa 1890 76cm.; 30ins high by 51cm.; 20ins wide by 49cm.; 19ins deep drawer size 43cm.; 17ins wide by 41cm.; 16ins deep by 5cm.; 2ins high This cabinet is by Brady who with Gurney, were the leading entomological cabinet makers. Brady made cabinets in London in the 19th and into the early part of the 20th century. This cabinet carries all the vital indicators of identification of a ‘Brady’. (Interestingly, Brady virtually never labelled or ‘plates’ his cabinets, unusual at the time when tradesmen tended to affix a plate, sometimes ivory, sometimes silver, to their work. This cabinet contains Sid Imber’s beautiful collection of fantastically delicate and vibrantly coloured specimens of tropical Lycaenids. Many of these specimens sport long and delicate tails and on the hind wings.
Royal Worcester part teaset to include a bowl, five cups, six saucers, and four plates. decorated with floral studies on ivory grounds, puce printed marks with varying date codes, all late 19th century. (16) Condition report: One side plate is chipped, the sugar bowl has wear to the rim. There is minor patches of wear the rims of the cups and other pieces.
A Victorian ivory cased Gentleman`s shaving and manicure set, the interior recessed to accept two cut throat razors, two pairs of scissors, a penknife, a button hook and tweezers, the cover inscribed ""Presented to Mr John Craig of Bradford by Mr C G Carlisle, Sheffield as a Memento of his Heroic Conduct in saving his Son from Drowning at Bridlington Quay July 6th 1858"", 17.75cm One implement missing from the case, otherwise in good condition
Anthony Stewart (Scottish, 1773-1846) Portrait miniature of Master Henry Leslie Pepys, aged 5, wearing a white gown with blue ribbons watercolour on ivory, in a round wooden frame 6cm (2in) The Hon. Henry Leslie Pepys (1830-1891) was a descendant of Samuel Pepys, and third son of the first Earl of Cottenham, Cambridge
A 19th century ebonised, turned and ivory mounted spinning wheel, raised on turned legs (incomplete) Provenance: Originally from Hinwick House, Bedfordshire, and featured in a Country Life article on the same in the 1960`s In pieces and needs restoration - some woodworm. Treadle and top section in plastic bag.
A French ivory cased necessaire de dame, **PLEASE NOTE IMPLEMENTS ARE SILVER GILT APART FROM THIMBLE the oval case with cutout interior fitted with a range of French silver gilt implements comprising a needle case, a pencil, a penknife, a steel pointed spike, a needle holder and stitch cutter, a small bodkin, a pair of steel bladed scissors and a replacement English 15ct gold thimble, 12.5 x 7.5cm The left hand end of the case lid has a sliver of the rim missing, the thimble is a replacement
An early 19th century Axminster carpet, England circa 1830 - reduced the rose pink field with overall interlocking cartouche in lime green, camel and coral, each with a stylised floral spray, within an ivory main border with large flowerheads and vines - cut and reduced at one end 515 x 960cm (201 x 374in) Provenance: The Dining Hall, Warwick Castle, formerly the seat of the Earls of Warwick Faded and cut for a fireplace and at one end, losing a border and possible some of the field.
An Aubusson Carpet, France, circa 1840 a la Turque, the abrash pink ground with a large lobed ivory reserve enclosing an apricot, crimson and pale blue feathery edged medallion, overall floral sprigs with chinoiserie motifs, within a surround and snake encircled spandrels of heart and shield shaped cartouches, within an ivory border 845 x 512cm (330 x 200in) Provenance: Warwick Castle, formerly the seat of the Earls of Warwick Faded, worn and in part the tapestry is weak at the joins
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