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Lot 287
A CHINESE IVORY CARD CASE AND COVER AND A SIMILAR BODKIN CASE AND COVER typically carved overall, the first with scenes, 8.5 and 16cm h, 19th c ++Card case in fine condition, some natural age yellowing of the ivory and dust but not damaged. The bodkin case with several minor shrinkage cracks
Lot 288
A CHINESE IVORY CARD CASE AND COVER carved overall with scenes and foliage, 11.5cm h, in the original woven silk covered box, the underside of the lid stamped in red HOACHING Ivory Ware... St No 37, Canton, late 19th c H A Crosby, (Chinese Export Silver 1785 to 1885) observes that Hoaching was noted for ivory carvings and "occupied a large and prominent shop" during the late China period (1840-1885) ++Card case in superb condition, no splits, chipping or damage. Some natural yellowing over time, the base of the card box in pieces
Lot 289
TWO CHINESE IVORY CARD CASES AND COVERS carved to either side with two scenes in sunken relief, 8.5 and 10.5cm h, c1860 ++Both in good condition with only two extremely minor hairlines on one side of the larger case and when its cover is removed another crack on the thin projecting part on which the cover sits. Some accretion of dust and dirt over time. In the case of the larger card case on one side some mild yellowing with age
Lot 312
A PAIR OF CHINESE TORTOISESHELL LACQUER AND EMBROIDERED AND PAINTED SILK HAND SCREENS the front embroidered with golden pheasant, cock, quail, egrets and other birds by rippling waters or in the branches of a venerable pine tree on ivory silk ground, the other side painted in brilliant gouache with fruit and flowers including pomegranates and peonies with moths, encircled by an intricate border of bats, flowers and knots, the pierced gilt handle and frame with calligraphy, birds and flowers, 43.5cm h, Qing dynasty, 19th c Provenance: An English private collection since at least the mid 20th century. ++One fan with some light brown staining but both in generally very good condition having long been preserved in fabric covered mounts in glazed frames, the frames removed for the purpose of the present sale. Exceptionally fine examples of the type
Lot 460
AN EDWARD VII SILVER COMBINATION FOLDING FRUIT KNIFE AND FORK with mother of pearl scales, 7.6cm l, by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1903, a giltmetal mounted ivory propelling pencil by S Mordan & Co and two silver pencils with engine turned sheath by the same or another, all c1890-1905 (4) ++The lot in good condition with only an old stained hairline crack in the ivory example
Lot 491
THE IVORY LETTER KNIFE OF LORD ACTON the handle very finely carved with armorials, ivy and a basket of roses terminating in a leafy scroll, 25.5cm l, c1860 Provenance: The arms are those of the eminent historian Lord Acton (1834-1902) before he was made a peer in 1869. Widely travelled and of great learning, he was an intimate friend of the Prime Minister W E Gladstone. He lived at the family seat at Aldenham Park near Bridgnorth, Shropshire. ++Slight wear on the edge of the blade but the carving undamaged and some natural build up of dust
Lot 496
TWO FRENCH IVORY FANS one with carved sticks and pierced guards, the other decorated with silver, the painted silk or chicken skin leaf with an applied stipple engraving of two children and a goat, vignettes and classical urns, the other attractively painted with three scenes of allegorical figures or lady as a shepherdess, sticks 27 and 28cm l, late 18th c, both framed ++Extremely fragile and showing signs of wear to the leaves, the sticks and guards apparently undamaged, unexamined out of the c Edwardian mahogany box frames
Lot 525
A FRENCH IVORY CORPUS CHRISTI the finely carved figure of the dying Christ in perizonium with many folds loosely tied at the waist by knotted cords, on ebony cross, figure 20cm h, cross 41.5cm h, 19th c ++A particularly good quality example in fine condition with one or two insignificant hairlines only, noticeable in the image
Lot 810
CHARLES MUSS (1779-1824) A GENTLEMAN in brown coat and white stock signed and dated verso Painted by Ch Muss 1815, ivory, oval, 57 x 44mm, giltmetal frame, the back inset with plaited hair ++In fresh unfaded condition with some small spots of mildew visible n the brown coat also on one of the lapels a small triangular dig in the paint surface. The support not cracked or split, the frame with slight scratches and wear but original
Lot 813
THOMAS CARLYLE (FL 1812-1837) A LADY in black dress with red shawl and lace bonnet, signed, ivory, oval, 66 x 54mm, gold frame with later pin and a later miniature of a lady in pale green lace trimmed dress and cap wearing her hair a la conseilleur (2) ++The second miniature with slight fading but both in acceptable condition
Lot 824
JOHN PLOTT, FSA (1732-1803) A GENTLEMAN in blue coat with yellow frogging, white stock and black bow, in tye wig with black bowl, signed with monogram and dated 1771, ivory, oval, 35 x 29Mm, giltmetal frame ++Slight disturbance of the medium where it has shrunk slightly in areas of the darkest blue pigment but this is not too noticeable other than under magnification
Lot 1066
AN INDO PORTUGUESE IVORY INLAID WOOD BOX with penwork detail, the lid inlaid with floral centre and spandrels in trailing borders, the sides with upright stylised leaves to all four corners, iron lock and strap hinges, applied brass rosettes, 33.5cm w, c1700 ++Old damaged and repair, the lock an old replacement and also the chamfered wooden keyplate and square boss in centre of the lid. Old damage to one of the back corners of the lid, one hinge broken. Losses to some of the inlaid ivory on the back corners but not subject to any recent restoration
Lot 1156
AN ENGLISH TWO DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER BY DANIELS OF LIVERPOOL NO 6/965 signed on the 9.5cm silvered dial CHRONOMETER Daniels Liverpool, with subsidiary state of wind and seconds dials, gilt and blued steel hands, the spotted movement with single chain fusee, detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance with weights and blued steel helical balance spring, in brass bowl and gimballed, brass mounted mahogany three part case with brass handles and contemporary paper trade label of MATHESON & CO LEITH, contemporary baize lined mahogany deck box numbered on an ivory tablet 191 Henry and John Daniels are recorded at 39 Castle Street in 1824, St George`s Crescent 1818-51 and also Lord Street, Liverpool, until 1851. ++The mahogany lid with some old scratches and ink (?) stains but in apparently very good and complete original condition, long in the local private ownership. The lid of the deck box with some small old white paint splashes
Lot 440
* Braham (John, 1774-1856). A rare head and shoulders portrait of the singer John Braham, early 19th century, oval watercolour on ivory (with left-hand edge continued onto card), 11 x 8cm (4.25 x 3.25ins), gilt frame, glazed. Braham was orphaned at an early age and, like many Jewish poor in the 19th century, made a living selling pencils on the streets. He was heard singing at the Great Synagogue, London by Michael Lioni who fostered the young talent. After marrying into the aristocracy and singing MendelssohnÂ’s second symphony under the composers baton, he undertook a tour of America and obtained an international reputation as the leading tenor of his age. -1
Lot 1
An electro-plated twin handled rectangular tray by Mappin & Webb; a set of... An electro-plated twin handled rectangular tray by Mappin & Webb; a set of six silver handled tea knives, retailed by Harrods, in a case; and a set of twelve ivory handled fish knives and forks, in an oak case View on bloomsburyauctions.com
Lot 34
A small group of silver and other items, including A small group of silver and other items, including: a late Victorian bombe embossed tea caddy by Nathan & Hayes, London 1898, presentation engraved Overton Show 1899 2nd hundred Wether Lambs, on four paw feet, 14.5cm (5 3/4in) high; a pair of Edwardian ivory mounted cafe au lait pots Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield 1905, engraved N. E. O. R. Dec. 19th 1907, 16.5cm (6 1/2in) high; two candlestick sconces; a 19th century gilt metal embossed scissors case; and four other items, 931g (29.95 oz) gross View on bloomsburyauctions.com
Lot 115
A mother of pearl manicure set and a late 18th century silver mounted ivory... A mother of pearl manicure set and a late 18th century silver mounted ivory etui, the late Victorian rectangular mother of pearl veneered box with a blue velvet interior fitted with mother of pearl handled implements (some replaced), 14cm long; the tapered etui unmarked, dated 1788, with four (of six) fitted tools, 8cm high View on bloomsburyauctions.com
Lot 118
A mixed collection of objects, including: a Portuguese silver coloured... A mixed collection of objects, including: a Portuguese silver coloured mounted oak cheroot box, Lisbon 1886-1938 .833 standard; various gaming counters and tokens; gentleman`s wristwatches; ivory and bone items; spillikins; a Japanese cigarette case; a Dunlop no. 3 mesh golf ball, circa 1930; and other items View on bloomsburyauctions.com
Lot 360
COMPOSITE CANTEEN OF SILVER AND PLATED CUTLERY COMPRISING A WILLIAM IV FIDDLE PATTERN BASTING SPOON, London 1832, TWO GEORGE III OLD ENGLISH PATTERN TABLE SPOONS, respectively London 1793 and 1797, 12 TABLE FORKS, Birmingham 1904 and 1908, 11 DESSERT FORKS, Birmingham 1904 and 1907, SIX DESSERT SPOONS, Birmingham 1907, 6 MODERN SILVER HANDLED TABLE KNIVES,, an odd Victorian ivory handled silver FISH KNIFE, Birmingham 1862 and SUNDRY PLATED FISH KNIVES AND FORKS, FISH SERVERS, a plated `berry` SPOON, and Victorian plated mother o`pearl handled dessert knives and forks , 65 1/2oz weighable
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