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Lot 11

A set of David Burleigh Northumbrian small pipes, with eleven key black wood chanter and four drones, brass fittings with simulated ivory terminals, stamped, cased.

Lot 250

A large Iranian fine woven carpet, 20th centuryThe unique central medallion within meandering flowers and foliage on a mushroom and with ivory ground spandrels, a conforming floral border within guard stripes, 400cm x 300cm.Very good throughout.

Lot 1437

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18ct gold gentleman's automatic wristwatch ref. 18038 with day and date apertures, gold Roman numerals, luminous hands, blush ivory dial, bevelled bezel and signed calibre 3055 movement, on 18ct gold bracelet, case diameter 36mm, serial number 9375173, in original leather case with guarantee, related paperwork, replacement crystal and outer box. 

Lot 30

A vintage telephone, in ivory with front drawer and chrome mounts, the receiver attached by cord, 16cm high.

Lot 104

A 19th Century Tunbridge ware coromandel wood desk thermometer by Edmund Nye, stepped base with bands of geometric mosaic, the ivory scale with mercury thermometer and inscribed 'E. Nye, Tunbridge Wells', and flanked by bands of floral mosaic below an arched top with geometric mosaic, 10.7cms wide max., 16cms high.                             Ivory Act 2018 Registration No. B75V91VT   (Pre-1947 items containing less than 10% ivory by volume).

Lot 108

A 19th Century Tunbridge ware desk thermometer of obelisque form by Henry Hollamby, the stepped base with bands of mosaic, the plinth with a mosaic front panel of flowers, the obelisque with mercury thermometer, the ivory scale inscribed 'H. Hollamby, Tunbridge Wells', with side panels in cube work, top to obelisque replaced, 6.5cms sq. at base, 17.5cms high.                                   Ivory Act 2018 Registration No. 9R6ZBPL6  (Pre-1947 items containing less than 10% ivory by volume).

Lot 177

Seven tape measures, comprising an advertising example for 'Rich Tea Biscuits', 3.7cms, a circular example one side with an image of a cats head, 3cms, a brass and celluloid owl, lacking base, 5cms, a box wood barrel form example with image of Reims Cathedral and Stanhope to handle (Souvenir de Reims - four views), 4.5cms, a vegetable ivory barrel form example, 4cms, a modern cloissone example, 3.5cms and a cloth figural example labelled for 'Liberty of London', 8.5cms. (7) A passion for collecting lasting forty years Part 3

Lot 180

Five tape measures, comprising a silver lantern form example with engraved decoration, complete printed tape, 3cms, a gilt and mother of pearl bird cage example, with replacement ribbon, 3.5cms, a rosewood cottage form example, lacking tape, 4.2cms, a vegetable ivory cylinder example with pierced body, printed tape commencing at 2ins., and a wooden barrel form example with ivorine straps, tape worn and reduced, 4cms. (5) From the collection of Enid Riley Part 3

Lot 202

A combination pin cushion/needle book and two thimble slippers, the first in the form of two shoes in red silk with stitched laces and bows, one shoe as a pin cushion, the other a needle book complete with flannels and ties, 8cms, and two thimble slippers, one in leather and silk, 8cms, the other in ivory silk with looped border and silk tassel, 7.5cms. (3) A passion for collecting lasting forty years Part 3

Lot 256

Eight pin cushions, comprising a rectangular silver mounted example depicting St. Paul's Cathedral, Birmingham, 1905 by Charles Penny Brown, 5.5 x 4.2cms, a square form example in silk printed with a chess board, bevel edge mirror to reverse, 5cms, a pair of silk booties, a playing card, a natural shell, a silver pig and a vegetable ivory disc form example. (8) From the collection of the late Sue Read

Lot 283

A well fitted Palais Royal satinwood and cut steel mounted sewing box, circa 1830, of rectangular form raised on four bone feet with mother of pearl escutcheon, the canted lid with a scrolling border of cut steel pins enclosing a burr wood panel with mother of pearl tablet and steel carrying handle. The interior with paper lined lid over an ivory velvet flush fitted tray with pin cushion, four circular mirror base compartments each with a mother of pearl snowflake thread winder (one s.d.), a pair of reels, a gilt rim thimble, a stiletto the handle with gilt metal and enamel pansy motif, a pair of scissors with gilt floral mounts to leaf scroll mother of pearl arms below oval loops, one with old silver repairs, a tambour hook, a quiver form needle case with gilt metal and enamel pansy motif, a bodkin, a quiver form tweezer replacing knife (one scale broken), and a cut glass scent bottle with gilt screw cover complete with stopper, complete with squab. The lower section fitted with a musical box below a glazed panel and with complete comb and key, the movement stamped 'M and C' with engraved inscription and number '6560', the movement operative, 19 x 13.5 x 8.5cms. From the collection of Enid Riley Part 3

Lot 285

A tortoiseshell sewing box, circa 1810, of rectangular form veneered in pewter edged segments with a silver plated escutcheon and lid tablet. The compartmentalised interior in red silk with original carved ivory accessories comprising a set of four leaf carved reels, matching tape measure with slightly reduced printed tape, matching waxer, silver thimble with leaf engraved frieze and initialled 'EBR', and a tool card with steel scissors, bodkin, and bone handled stiletto, 25.5 x 17.5 x 7.5cms. Ivory Act 2018 Registration No. CM5Z92GQ From the collection of Enid Riley Part 3                                                   Ivory Act 2018 Registration No. CM5Z92GQ  (Pre-1947 items containing less than 10% ivory by volume).

Lot 303

A good Palais Royal etui, circa 1810, the gilt tooled red leather case with curved ends, the lid interior lined with a mirror over a flush fitted ivory velvet base with circular mirror base compartment with mother of pearl snowflake winder, a mother of pearl reel, a rectangular needle case with oval gilt and enamel pansy motif, a bodkin, a thimble with gold shield and gilt rim borders, a pair of steel bladed scissors with gilt mounts to scroll carved arms inset with four gilt metal and enamel pansy motifs below oval loops, and a cut glass scent bottle with gold screw cover and complete with stopper, case 13 x 7 x 2.3cms. From the collection of Enid Riley Part 3

Lot 604

Six various needle cases, comprising a turned and carved standing wooden example inscribed 'Gannes' and fitted with triple reel, needle case and thimble case with brass thimble, 12.4cms, two similar cylinder form examples, 13 and 12cms, a vegetable ivory example, a Mauchline style rosewood needle case with untitled photographic image, and a coiled wire example. (6) From the collection of the late Peggy Summers

Lot 699

Thimbles and thimble cases, comprising four English hall marked silver thimbles two with decorative friezes, a Tartan ware (M'Duff) thimble egg with damaged silver thimble, 5cms, an ebonised Mauchline ware saucepan thimble case (Culloden - photographic) with silver thimble, 9.5cms, a vegetable ivory thimble egg, and a painted wooden acorn form thimble case. (8)

Lot 731

Seven thimble cases and four silver thimbles, comprising a pearl egg form example, 5.5cms, a coquilla egg, a vegetable ivory acorn, a similar egg with nicely decorated leaf scroll thimble, a cardboard walnut with continental silver thimble, a leather shoe with engraved silver thimble, and a white metal bucket form thimble case with silver thimble. (11) From the collection of Susan Franklin Part 2

Lot 732

Thimbles and thimble cases, comprising a Simon Bros silver thimble in sea grass basket, 3.2cms, a pearl egg with child's silver thimble, a velvet trunk with silver thimble, a vegetable ivory egg with silver thimble and wooden reel, a leather thimble case with nicely engraved silver thimble, two other thimble cases with thimbles, a vegetable ivory acorn with needle case and reel. (15) From the collection of Susan Franklin Part 2

Lot 804

Four thimble cases, comprising a Tyrolean carved wooden standing example fitted with reel and needle case, 11cms, a Mauchline ware example (Sevenoaks Church), 4.2cms, a vegetable ivory acorn, damage to thread, 6cms, and a wooden egg, 6.5cms. (4)

Lot 809

Six waxers, comprising two engraved mother of pearl disc form examples, another with mother of pearl over hanging top, two vegetable ivory examples one incorporating a pin cushion and another, largest 5cms high. (6) A passion for collecting lasting forty years Part 3

Lot 813

A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a vegetable ivory needle case lacking collars, 8.5cms, another in brass, a bone cylinder example with steel dots (some lacking), a crochet hook in pierced bone cylinder case, 16cms, a coquilla egg, a pair of sprung miniature scissors, an 18th Century brass bodkin with earspoon, 7.5cms, and an 1851 cardboard pin wheel, worn, 6.5cms. (8) A passion for collecting lasting forty years Part 3

Lot 815

A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a mother of pearl 'bird cage' tape measure with complete printed tape, 1.5cms, a tooled leather needle book, another in card, a nickel plated rolling pin needle roll, a vegetable ivory and bone combination reel holder and pin cushion, and a Royal Worcester style hand painted thimble signed by Peter Platt, c1950. (6)

Lot 845

A mixed lot - sewing, comprising eight pairs of scissors including a pair with silver handles, 9cms, two vegetable ivory tape measures, a mother of pearl flower head waxer and a similar emery, a white metal chair form pin cushion, 3cms, a figural ceramic needle case, 6cms, a gilt brass casket form thimble case and a green glass thimble shoe, 6cms. (16) From the collection of the late Peggy Summers

Lot 867

A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a leather cylinder form etui for a child with steel accessories, 8.2cms high, a leather heart shaped pin cushion, two pierced vegetable ivory needle cases, a similar pin cushion and a similar acorn form thimble case with silver thimble, a pierced wooden winder, a miniature darning egg, and two celluloid needle cases, one incorporating thimble. (10)

Lot 878

A mixed lot - sewing, comprising a ball form vegetable ivory tape measure with slightly reduced printed tape, another of turret form with pin cushion to base, tape very worn, a painted bone circular pin cushion, 3cms, two umbrella form needle cases one in bone and wood, 11cms, the other in bone and lacking point, a circular material needle book, 6.5cms, a red leather needle wallet for 'John James and Sons, Redditch', complete with needles, 10 x 7.5cms, and a small leather sewing wallet with steel scissors, crochet handle and two hooks. (8)

Lot 904

Twenty six Tonder lace bobbins, eighteen in wood, four with simulated ivory tops, and eight in simulated ivory, two with wooden heads, all with beaded decoration. (26)

Lot 941

Four bone and vegetable ivory pieces incorporating Stanhopes, comprising a pierced cylinder needle case (souvenir of Lynn, six views, distorted), 9.5cms, a barrel form tape measure with complete printed tape (Paris, ten views), a miniature monocular (Mont St. Michel), and a pair of binoculars (Our Lords Prayer/Souvenir of Bognor, six views). (4)

Lot 130

A Royal Worcester blush ivory two handled vase, together with a flat back jug and another similar. Tallest 31 cm.

Lot 901

An Anglo Chinese amboyna wood military style desk, inlaid with bone and ivory,ebonised and with brass fittings, the cupboard section opening to a fitted interior of drawers and pigeonholes, the base with sliding lid to writing surface and fitted interior and modelled as three dummy drawers, each pedestal with three further drawers and raised on turned legs. Height 142 cm, width 110 cm, depth 61 cm. NOTE - The drawer handles and medallions and possibly the stringing are ivory. The item being pre-1947 and with less than 10% ivory has been registered by the vendor with the Animal & Plant Health Agency, Ref. MLCBV5UB and can legally be sold (see illustration).

Lot 102

Two Royal Worcester vases, pale ivory heightened with gilding and decorated with foliage etc. Each height 18 cm, both with puce marks to base.

Lot 1018

A collection of vintage 20th century audio Hi-Fi equipment to include EVH 5150III Micro Stack in ivory, and two Universal AvoMeters. Measures 20cm x 17cm x 10cm. 

Lot 144

19TH CENTURY CARVED IVORY FAN AND DISC

Lot 386

Rolex. A stainless steel and gold automatic wristwatch with bracelet and ‘pyramid dial’, Ref. 16233, Datejust, circa 1990. Movement: cal. 3135, automatic, 31 jewels. Dial: black, ‘pyramid’ pattern, applied Roman numerals, centre seconds, magnified date aperture. Case: stainless steel Oyster case, gold bezel, screw-down crown and back, no.L746172, stainless steel and gold Jubilee bracelet. Signed: case, dial, movement and bracelet. Dimensions: diameter 36mm, bracelet circumference approximately 185mm. Accessories: punched guarantee, Datejust booklet, wallet, guarantee holder, tags, spare link and presentation case. £4,000-£6,000 --- This lot features a very distinctive patterned dial. Usually seen in ivory-colour, this watch has a rare black ‘pyramid dial’ with gold Roman numerals.

Lot 393

Baume & Mercier. A gold automatic wristwatch with date, circa 1990. Movement: cal. BM892A, automatic, 21 jewels. Dial: ivory, Roman numerals, aperture for date, centre seconds, sunburst design to centre. Case: 18ct gold, snap-on back, no. 4280861 MV045075. Signed: case, dial and movement. Dimensions: diameter 33mm. £500-£700

Lot 111

A COLLECTION OF THREE SILVER PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES, two examples Birmingham c.1879/1901, embossed and surmounted by cartouches, 19 x 14cm, 18 x 12cm, the other oval form 24cm high, marks rubbed, all easel backed; together with an ivory note folder (4)

Lot 285

*A MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID WOODEN MIDDLE TABLE / CONSOLE IN THE MANNER OF GABRIEL VIARDOT (1830-1904) France, Circa 1900 With a Vietnamese / Indochinoise touch, the top with a refined inlaid bouquet of flowers. H: 73 cm - L: 50 cm - l: 24,5 cm** Please note that this lot contains mother-of-pearl and is subject to CITES regulations when exporting outside of the EU. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.**BÀN G߈û TRANG TRÍ KH߇óM TRAI THEO PHONG CÁCH C߈ªA GABRIEL VIARDOT (1830-1904) Pháp, kho߇úng nâm 1900 Condition Report: - A few missing inlays;- A lion-shaped foot with a broken and glued part.

Lot 7

AN EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY BAROMETER, the lyre shaped case decorated with symbolic figural motifs in boxwood and engraved ivory surmounted with swan neck cornice. 103cm long

Lot 91

A SILVER ART DECO TEAPOT, Sheffield c.1938, retailed by John Morton Ltd Dublin, with ivory finial and handle, (23 troy ozs all in). 30cm over handle

Lot 1235

A Georgian mahogany and ebony Cellarette, with string inlay and brass carrying handles, and ivory escutcheon, (locked), on tapering legs. (1)

Lot 1414

A good early 19th Century case mounted Nairne pattern compound monocular Chest Microscope, unsigned, the barrel with sliding eye piece on a square section pillar, the base of the pillar with concave mirror and attached to the case, the microscope tilts forward by way of a hinged section, other case folding down for use, the mahogany case fitted with various lenses, ivory sliders, eye pieces etc, 33cms (13"). (1)

Lot 217

An exceptional ebonised Waldstein upright iron frame Piano, as new, reference number 'UP 120M' serial number 712339, 48" (4') keyboard with faux ivory, with three brass pedals, together with matching rectangular ebonised adjustable Stool. (2) * To Be Removed at the Purchasers Own Risk & Expense

Lot 273

An embossed brass Table Lamp, the two stage body with classical figures in relief supporting an ivory shade, 27" (69cms); together with another silver coloured Table Lamp, with amber glass centre. (2)

Lot 447

An early 19th Century inlaid mahogany Decanter Box, with four square inscribed glass decanters (ex 6), and with brass carrying handles and ivory escutcheons. Ex. Coll. Newport Family, Waterford. (1)

Lot 813

Late 19th Century English School "Portrait of Sir Robert Price Bart," on faux ivory, 4" x 3" (10ms x 7.5cms), inscribed, together with another 20th Century oval miniature "Gentleman with grey mustache and wearing a blue tie" and three other 20th Century oval Miniatures, two depicting "Ladies" the other "A male Turk," all in faux ivory frames. (5)

Lot 817

Frederick Buck (1771-1839) "Portrait of a Gentleman wearing black Jacket and white Cravat," a miniature oval on ivory, 2 3/4" (6cms), together with another miniature Portrait, probably by Adam Buck (1760-1833) "A Gentleman with black jacket and white bow tie," 2 1/2" (6.3cms). (2)

Lot 818

Attributed to Frederick Buck (1771 - 1840) Oval miniature "Portrait of a Military Officer of the 85th Regiment, "General Austin," (according to a label on verso), ivory, 2 1/2" (6.5cms); together with a miniature "Portrait of a Lady with lace bonnet and blue dress, ivory, 2 1/2" (6.5cms), (according to a label verso - it's Mrs. Austin (Waterford) mother of General Austin) a pair, both in gilt frames. (2)

Lot 820

19th Century French School Miniatures: A large oval miniature, 'Portrait of Lady with low-cut lace dress and blue cape,' approx. 9 cms (3 1/2') with brass rim, inscribed on reverse 'Isabela de Orleans,' also 'Miniature Louis XVI;' and a small circular miniature 'Head and Shoulders of a Cavalier,' with brass rim, both above miniatures with ptd. labels, 'S & AM Dub./Loan/1055-7 Art & Ind.,'; also an attractive small oval miniature on ivory, 'Young Man by a Pilaster with bust of a woman, in a landscape,' in fine miniature carved wooden frame in the rococo style. As a lot. V. good. (3) Provenance: Dr. George Sigerson, Senator, from his dispersal sale by Battersby & Co., in July 1925, by descent to the Humphries Family

Lot 825

Late 18th Century / early 19th Century Continental School Oval miniature, "Portrait of a Gentleman with side locks wearing a grey jacket with velvet collar," on ivory, 2 1/4" x 13 1/4" (6.2cms x 4.5cms); and another smaller miniature Portrait "Gentleman wearing a white bow tie and dark jacket," 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" (4cms x 3cms). (2)

Lot 828

Late 18th Century Portrait Miniature "Young Boy with blue jacket holding a Medal and a small Whip," on ivory, 3" x 2 1/4" (8cms x 6cms), in gilt frame and another Miniature Portrait "Young Lady with Tambourine," 2 1/2" x 2 1/4" (6cms x 5cms). (2)

Lot 831

19th Century Dutch School "Portrait of a Woman leaning out a Window," O.O.P., 4 1/2" x 4" (11.5cms x 10cms) in gilt frame; together with two modern Female Portrait Miniatures, each in faux ivory frame. (3)

Lot 873

A good pair of Grecian style porcelain black ground vase shaped Table Lamps, each with two leaf scroll handles and decorated with classical figures in bright enamels and with ivory shades, 24' (61cms); together with a small alabaster Table Lamp (as is). (3)

Lot 558

Y A GEORGE III TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY STRUNG TEA CADDYCIRCA 1810Of elongated octagonal form, the lid enclosing a subsidiary cover11.5cm high, 11cm wide, 7.5cm deepProvenance: Property from the estate of the late Joe ConstantinePlease note Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lotRef: 928U8UK5 Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses,Dirt and discolourationThe internal lid is warped, it does however sit in position at time of reportThe lock has no key, it is unlocked at time of report. Some old glue deposits to the underside and near the ball feet, it probably had baize on the underside Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 221

Y A PALAIS ROYALE MAHOGANY AND IVORY INLAID SEWING NECESSAIRE19TH CENTURYIn the form of a piano, the interior with part fittings16.5cm high, 29.5cm wide, 19.5cm deepProvenance:Property from the estate of the late Joe ConstantinePlease note Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lotRef: 979B39AL  Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, two of the legs were present but detached from the 'piano' at time of report - there is old dry glue in these areas - they have since been repositioned with some glue for the viewThe interior is only partly fitted and with contents (as catalogued) - one pair of scissors (handles broken), a scent bottle, two spools for string, and a bodkin needle There are old marks and stainsThere is not (and no signs of there ever being) a musical box elementThere are no keys but the lock is unlocked at time of report Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer

Lot 482

Y A REGENCY MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASECIRCA 1815 The fall enclosing a fitted interior with ivory handles239cm high, 107cm wide, 55cm deep Please note Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lotRef: UDSC8YV6Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses,The ivory handles to the fall have chips and losses, the interior of the fall with dirt, stains, marks consistent with use for its intended purpose. Dreweatts have applied for a licence to cover this it is: 4DQ3AA9C - please note the CITES symbol should have been present - it has now been added to the online listingsThere are three shelves to the upper section - the grooves remain to the carcass to fit these. The shelves are in one of the drawers, they have never been fitted whilst at Dreweatts - the upper section is unstable and needs firmly securing to the base on installationThe handles on appearance should be later (mid 19th century), there are no obvious holes where previous ones have been - they may have been centrally fixed plate handles occupying the same holes previously Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer

Lot 328

A Collection of Various Porcelain Items to Comprise Sweetmeat Dish with Dolphin Support and Shell Bowl (Probably Worcester) Glue Repair, Porcelain Wall Pocket of Fluted Form with Floral Relief Trim and Gilt Trim (Possible Worcester) Glue Repair Etc, Continental Figures (AF) Continental Sleeve Vase with Exotic Bird Decoration, Pair of Blush Ivory Twin Handled Vases (One AF) Etc

Lot 102

An Ottoman presentation kilij sword with European mounts, dated 1843, the fine watered steel blade with a robust spine, bearing chiselled cartouches showing a stylised lion and an Arabic inscription, the background inlaid with gold, with carved ivory grips and a brass hilt, the scabbard also with brass mounts, profusely chased with a fine rococo design with evidence of original gilding, the reverse of the scabbard locket engraved with a presentation inscription in a flowing script stating ‘Donné a R W Long Wellesley par son ami Rodolphe d’Ornano le 20 Fev’er 1843’,87cm longProvenance: This sword was presented by Le Comte Rodolphe d’Ornano to William Richard Arthur Pole-Tylney-Long-Wellesley in 1843. Inherited by Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl of Cowley, and thence by descent through the family, from whose collection it was acquired by the present owner.William Richard Arthur Pole-Tylney-Long-Wellesley was the 5th Earl of Mornington and great-nephew to the 'Iron Duke', 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley. Le Comte Rodolphe d’Ornano was a diplomat in Paris, and second cousin to the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018, on account of it being made before 3 March 1947 with less than 10% ivory by volume. Ivory declaration submission reference: STFYUGFS.Condition ReportOverall appears in well-conserved, good cosmetic order and is structurally sound, with a small amount of wear commensurate with age and use: One of the ivory grips with a small crack to one corner, which appears to be an old repaired break which has come free again. Some slight scratches and discolouration to grip. Ivory grips are removable. A tiny amount of rust and corrosion where hilt meets the base of the blade. Expected small dings and dents to the edge of the blade. Some pitting and wear to the length of the blade, with areas of loss to watered detail. Areas of loss to gilt inlay. Rubbing and wear to velvet covering of scabbard. Tarnish, rubbing and loss to the gilding of the mounts.

Lot 124

An Indo-Portuguese rosewood, tortoiseshell and ivory table cabinet,17th century, with a pair of panelled doors enclosing an arrangement of six drawers, the top one with three dummy fronts, and a pair of brass carrying handles,40cm wide28cm deep23cm highIMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018, on account of it being made before 3 March 1947 with less than 10% ivory by volume. Ivory declaration submission reference: FFXE98PV.Poor condition, much veneer and inlay lost, some ivory stringing in drawerDoors detached, losses, some split and warped panelsIncomplete restoration to hinge areasNeeds complete restorationIvory submission ref. FFXE98PV

Lot 293

A 3in lacquered brass refracting library telescope,by Robert Banks, early 19th century, with a 43in (109cm) two-part main tube, signed 'Banks, 441 Strand, London', and a starfinder telescope, a folding tripod stand, with stabiliser, rack-and-pinion focusing, supported by a bracket, three additional eyepieces and a fitted mahogany case with a paper label,case 69cm wideIMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018, on account of it being made before 3 March 1947 with less than 10% ivory by volume. Ivory declaration submission reference: 8VG4W45H.Condition ReportSome wear and tarnishing to tube, otherwise it appears good, not tested. Main tube lense appears clear when looking from reverse one eye piece very distorted and speckled, another with small speckles, some lenses with slightly wavy edge to field of vision 

Lot 350

A group of silver-gilt items to commemorate the Golden Wedding of Mr & Mrs Colman, 1888-1938,comprising:a pair of Armada dishes,by Walter H Willson, London, 1938,engraved to the reverse 'To Mr & Mrs Colman, on the occasion of their Golden Wedding, 20th of June 1938, from the Staff and Nurses of the Norfolk Nursing Federation'12.5cm diameter, a 'sparrow beak' cream jug,by Walter H Willson, London, 1938, 7.5cm high, a reproduction 18th century counter dish, by Heming & Co Ltd., London, 1922, incuse stamped underneath 'Heming & Co. Conduit Street London', the centre of the dish engraved '20th of June 1888-1938',10cm diameter, anda boat-shaped dish, by Adie Brothers, Birmingham, 1937,13.5cm wide, 21.8ozt overall (5)Provenance: The residual contents of Bixley Manor by instruction of the executors of Sir Timothy Colman KG.IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018, on account of it being made before 3 March 1947 with less than 10% ivory by volume. Ivory declaration submission reference: VLT1PUCG.Generally good condition throughout. The boat-shaped dish lacks wooden grips.

Lot 572

An ecclesiastical embroidered silk and metal thread panel,18th century, Continental, woven in polychrome silks with flowers, fruit and scrolling foliage on an ivory satin ground,panel 53cm square, framed and glazed, frame 72cm squareRepairs throughout, particularly on the quarter folds where previous splits have been sewn up. Some small frays to the satin backing. Pulls to the stitching on the border. Not inspected out of frame.

Lot 538

Hamadan prayer rug, the field with architectural motifs on an ivory-coloured field, border within guards, 140 x 87cm.

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