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Lot 185
A horse measuring stick Condition report Report by RB Generally pretty good condition, glass level (with bubble) still present, the bamboo section has probably been revarnished at some point and would benefit from being redone again. Birmingham 1887, generally good, a couple of minor splits to the ivory handle, the fabric is of a later date
Lot 355
H.A.Bryden Enchantments of The Field - H.A. Bryden - Important Association Copy Inscribed to his Son. 8vo. Henry Anderson Bryden was British and the grandson of William Cowper. However, he spent much of his time living in Africa, and he gave up his profession as a lawyer to become a professional writer. His books on Game and Hunting in Africa are well known and widely collected. These include Wild Life in South Africa, Gun and Camera in Southern Africa, Great and Small Game of Africa (with Lydekker) and Kloof and Karroo amongst others. This volume is subtitled `Chronicles of Sport and Wild Life`, and although not exclusively on Africa, it has several African Chapters ie. Elephants and Ivory, Sea Fishing at the Cape of Good Hope, Big Game Hunting and Morning on An African River. It also has chapters on hunting in Britain, the US and France. Bryden`s obituary in the Times was headed `Sportsman, Athlete and Naturalist`. In the obituary, this book, The Enchantment of the Field, was noted as his best work. MOST NOTABLY, this is a wonderful inscribed presentation copy to his son Lt.Col.Ronald A.Bryden DSO, RAMC. (see image). The book is clean and tight in the original gilt titled black cloth which has one tiny (2mm.) area of early fraying in them mid rear joint. There is moderate foxinig of the edges but only a little inside the book. A nice copy. 286pp. About Very Good London Seeley Service & Co. 1930
Lot 292
Japanese carved ivory okimono depicting a woodcutter, Meiji period, the underside with engraved foliate decoration and two character mark, 22.5cm high Condition Report: The wood bundle has been poorly re-stuck to the figure`s back, there is damage to the tied bow around his waist apparently at both ends of the bow, he was clearly meant to be holding one or possibly two objects which no longer exist, to his back above the
Lot 293
Japanese carved ivory okimono depicting a man holding a pipe in his left hand and feeding birds from his right, Meiji period, underside with engraved foliate decoration and two character mark, 18.25cm high Condition Report: Notable fissure running through the face of the figure, his arm and head joints for example amongst others appear to have been poorly re-stuck with a crude gluing technique - ** General condition consistent with age
Lot 295
Japanese carved ivory okimono depicting a Sage with a staff and fan, Meiji period, 13.5cm high Condition Report: There is a natural three pointed fault to the rear of the figure`s head, the arms have a fault each measuring approximately 4mm in length, there is a small flake to the drapes falling by his right foot - ** General condition consistent with age
Lot 303
19th Century Cantonese fan, carved ivory guards typically decorated with figures and buildings in a wooded landscape, sticks with carved and pierced decoration, the polychrome painted paper panel decorated with numerous figures with applied ivory faces, 50cm wide approx, in a lacquered box Condition Report: Two of the stays have the glued attached wooden stays broken off at this point the paper of fan is torn and damaged with some losses, other areas of the paper also have losses, the box is in poor condition (would recommend viewing this lot in person) - **
Lot 322
19th Century German carved ivory tankard having continuous decoration depicting nymphs in a landscape, the gilt metal hinged cover and circular foot with embossed mask head and foliate decoration, 15.5cm high Condition Report: Ivory knop from the lid is missing - ** General condition consistent with age
Lot 327
Late 19th Century ivory purse, 7.75cm long, a similar miniature cylindrical box with a hinged cover, 4.5cm long and an ivory paper knife with silver mount, 11cm long Condition Report: Some foxing to the interior silk, all three items have yellowed slightly -** General condition consistent with age
Lot 328
19th Century finely carved ivory aide-memoire, front board decorated with foliate sprays, the reverse with central monogram within a grapevine border, 11.5cm high Condition Report: Silk to the spine has deteriorated and has a section missing. Approximately four of the ivory `lines` behind the monogram are detached at one end - ** General condition consistent with age
Lot 353
19th Century Indian ivory mounted tortoiseshell work box, the hinged cover opening to reveal a sandalwood lined fitted interior with engraved ivory and horn covers, standing on carved ivory claw feet, 29cm wide Condition Report: We would advise viewing this lot in person. Both sides have come off due to glue drying out. Back of lid has section missing. Large split to front panel. Spilt to top of lid and loss of decoration to lid and front. One foot off. Many of the right angle pi
Lot 361
19th Century briar walking stick, the carved ivory handle formed as a talon clutching a rabbit’s head, 91cm long Condition Report: One eye is missing. Natural stress cracks to nose and around claws. White metal band is monogrammed, tip of cane has splitting and wear - ** General condition consistent with age
Lot 363
19th Century carved ebony walking stick, the ivory handle formed as the head of a growling Mastiff, 82cm long Condition Report: Glass eyes missing, there are a series of natural stress cracks allover the head. Case has a split near the top running approximately 25cm and has wear to the tip - ** General condition consistent with age
Lot 13
A VICTORIAN GENTLEMAN'S LEATHER SUITCASE BY DREW AND SONS OF PICCADILLY CIRCUS, LONDON, with silver mounted and ivory fittings, London 1895, lined in pigskin, the fittings initialled 'B' and comprising seven silver lidded glass toilet jars and bottles, a hip flask, four clothes and hair brushes, pair of boot pulls, steel shoe horn, razor strop, page turner, stationery wallet with blotter, jewel case, cigar case, mirror, manicure set lighter, ink and bottle opener, lettered to lid 'W.Barratt', 67cm wide x 41cm deep x 20cm high. See illustration
Lot 102
A LATE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE IVORY CYLINDER BOX all over carved with figures and pavilions in a garden landscape, 12cm high x 5cm diameter, containing fourteen ivory game sticks; a cylinder vase similarly carved in low relief within opposing rectangular panels (no base) 9cm high x 5.25cm diameter and a pair of ivory glove stretchers (3)
Lot 131
A WILLIAM IV SILVER TEAPOT, by the Barnards, London 1836, of compressed melon form, the hinged cover with melon and leaf finial, the fluted spout with anthemion terminal, the hollow handle with ivory insulators, the cast base rim with four splay anthemion feet, together with a matching two-handled sugar basin with gilt interior, London 1833, total approximate weight 37.5cm (2)
Lot 145
A VICTORIAN PART SUITE OF SILVER FLATWARE contained in an oak three drawer canteen by Z.Barraclough & Sons London 1894 and 1899 comprising 18 table forks (8 + 10), 16 dessert forks (9 + 7), 18 dessert spoons (9 + 9), 8 table spoons (3 + 5 x 1898), 12 teaspoons and pair of sugar tongs, 1 salt spoon, 6 sauce ladles (2 + 4), gravy spoon, soup ladle, together with 12 steel and ivory handled table knives, 3 steel and ivory handled dessert knives, stilton scoop, 2 carving forks and a steel and an associated set of 8 silver and ivorine handled fish knives and forks Sheffield 1894, makers initial TL, total approximate weight of silver 160oz. See illustration
Lot 160
AN EARLY VICTORIAN FREEMASONRY HORN SNUFF BOX, of oblong form, the hinged lid carved and gilt pinned as basket weave, centrally inset with an oval miniature on ivory depicting the Eye of Providence, silver presentation plaque to the underside, 6.8cm wide, together with a Victorian Mauchline tartan ware box, of oblong form, printed and gilt with the McLean tartan, the hinged lid with turned bone handle, 7.4cm wide (2)
Lot 174
Angelo LELLI (1911-1979) & ARREDOLUCE (Éditeur) Spectaculaire applique formant potence mobile à structure en laiton et métal laqué gris, munie d’un interrupteur et contrepoids permettant de régler la hauteur, vasque corolle en aluminium laqué ivoire munie d’une prise de tirage et bordée d’une frise de perforation. Haut. min. 93 cm - Long. min. 108 cm - Long. max. 160 cm Angelo LELLI (1911-1979) & ARREDOLUCE (Éditeur) A spectacular brass framed wall lamp with an ivory lacquered punched aluminum lampshade. Height. 66 7⁄8 IN. - Length. 39 3⁄8 IN. - Depth. 18 1⁄8 IN. Haut. min. 93 cm - Long. min. 108 cm - Long. max. 160 cm
Lot 527
A RARE TULA STEEL KINDJAL TULA, CIRCA 1800 Length in scabbard 53 cm, length of blade 35.5 cm. Related literature: For similar work, see Nozhi mira, Mir entsiklopediy `Avanta`, Astral, Moscow, 2008, p.62. The kindjal with double fuller steel blade and square formed ivory grip carved with lozenge pattern, the scabbard and grip with shaped steel mounts inlaid with stylized flowers, leaves and garlands, applied with brass. Works from the Tula armourers were always distinguished by the high quality of their craftsmanship and originality. Masterful metalworking and the use of different techniques to decorate arms laid the foundation for the production of other objects and furniture in steel. In the 16–17th centuries Tula masters inherited the traditions of the Moscow Armoury Chamber for decorating arms; patterns on steel were applied by engraving or etching and plated with gold, silver and copper or damascened. Works by Tula “goldsmiths” take a prominent place in the collections of various museums in Russia and the West. One of the most significant collections is that held by the State Hermitage. The present lot is a rare and representative example of the Tula armourers’ creativity; the steel mounts of the scabbard and handle are decorated with an elegant, two-colour inlay of flowers, leaves and garlands. Such high quality pieces are a rarity in the current art market and therefore of particular interest to collectors. A similar kindjal can be found in the collection of the State Historical Museum in Moscow.
Lot 542
A SILVER-GILT AND NIELLO TEA SET ILLEGIBLE MAKER’S MARK AND MARK OF PAVEL OVCHINNIKOV, MOSCOW, 1869–1871, 84 STANDARD Diameter of the tray 31 cm, height of the coffee pot 14.5 cm, of the teapot 12 cm, of the milk jug 7.5 cm. Provenance: Anonymous sale; Christie’s Geneva, 13 November 1995, lot 209. Comprising: a circular tray, coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, milk jug, two tea spoons, sugar tongs and tea strainer; coffee and tea pot with hinged covers and ivory insulators, nielloed with the views of the Kremlin to one side and blank roundel to the other, within band of scrolls and geometric designs on stippled ground, the tray with dedication engraving in Cyrillic “To V.A. Marzden /From A. and G., the sons of Ivan Khludov, Moscow, 16 April 1872”, in original fitted box.
Lot 568
A FABERGÉ TWO-COLOURED ENAMEL AND SILVER-GILT PHOTOGRAPH FRAME MARK OF FABERGÉ, MAKER’S MARK OF MIKHAIL PERCHIN, ST. PETERSBURG, 1899–1903, 88 STANDARD, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 7728 7 by 7 cm. Provenance: Anonymous sale; Christie’s Geneva, 16 May 1990, lot 82. The Kazan Collection, Christie’s New York, 15 April 1997, lot 59. Russian Works of Art and Important Silver and Gold, Christie’s London, 29 November 2006, lot 113. Square, the circular aperture with a reeded bezel set in oyster white guilloché enamel over wavy engine-turned ground within a square border of chased acanthus, the outer frame decorated in salmon-pink over a moiré ground within reeded rims, ivory back and silver-gilt strut.
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