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A PAIR OF JAPANESE IVORY VASES carved from a section of tusk with Guanyin and a figure leading a buffalo in a mountainous landscape beneath furled ribbon border, 4.5cm h, wood stands, Meiji ++Some accretion of dust and yellowing of the ivory, free from cracks or chips and no restoration, in the same private family ownership for at least 60 years
A JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO of the Shichifukujin standing on the Mokugyo, the goddess Benzaiten at the top and several diminutive figures in the mouth of the dragon fish drum, 17cm h, unsigned, Meiji ++The ivory yellowed overall, rather more deeply coloured on the back. No apparent loss and no restoration. Old natural shrinkage crack and slightly rough patch on the back
A JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO of the Shichifukujin in the Takarabune surging through stormy waters, 9cm h, signed Kazumasa-to on a red lacquer reserve, Meiji ++One or two minor shrinkage cracks and dusty with some localised discolouration, no apparent losses and certainly no restoration, in the same private family ownership for at least 60 years
A FINE JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF QUAIL ON MILLET AFTER OKATOMO, side by side and facing in opposite directions with inlaid eyes, a leaf curling on the underside to form the himotashi, covered in a light stain, 4cm l, signed Okatomo, late 19th/early 20th c ++In very good condition with some accretion of dust over time, in the same local private ownership for at least 60 years
A JAPANESE IVORY MOUNTED DAGGER with dragon hilt, the saya and tsuba finely carved with further dragons and thunderbolts, 39cm l, signed Shuzan, Meiji ++In very good condition with some extremely minor old surface rust pitting on the blade, tang unexamined. The ivory with one or two extremely minor hairlines but not chipped and no substantial cracks and no restoration. In the same private family ownership for at least 60 years
A CHINESE IVORY CARVING OF AN ARCHER in ceremonial military dress, holding a qiang, a quiver of arrows on his back , 34cm h excluding affixed later turned granite base, late 19th c ++One or two fine blackened hairline cracks under the chin and ascending up the sides of the face. One or two similar cracks elsewhere including in the crown of the hat and generally with much accretion of dirt on the upper surfaces
TWO CHINESE IVORY BRISÉ FANS the sicks and guards carved with figures and dragons, mother of pearl or paste rivet, 18.5cm l, 19th c ++One warped and heavily yellowed with much accretion of dust and dirt of time. The silk tape perished, very minor occasional loss. The second less dirty but lacking one stick, the other broken and with metal pinned plate repair
A CHINESE IVORY CARVING OF SU DONGPO ON A DONKEY covered in a brown stain, 25cm h, late 19th/early 20th c ++The brown stained rubbed in places and giving the appearance of considerable antiquity. Old shrinkage cracks mainly confined to the back, several of these filled with small pieces of ivory at or near the time of carving, in the same private ownership for at least 60 years
SEVEN SILVER MOUNTED MALACCA, EBONY AND OTHER WALKING CANES with ivory or other tau handle or pommel, various lengths, by various makers, one Indian, all c1900, a similar silver mounted bamboo HANDLEDparasol with swing grip by Goodwood & Co, London 1914 and an Indian ivory mounted cane, decorated in lac, late 19th c (9) ++All with signs of wear, the odd minor scratch and chip but in good average condition
AN ENGLISH 18TH CENTURY GENTLEMAN`S CERULEAN SILK DRESS COAT AND WAISTCOAT both with three point pocket flaps and silver foil and thread passimentarie buttons with wooden core and of `custard squash` shape, backed on woollen cloth and lined in ivory silk, coat 92cm l, c1780, two contemporary waistcoats of plain or ribbed ivory silk, one embroidered in silk and silver tape with yellow flowers, the other in pink, cerise and green with rosebuds in trailing border and a slightly later 18th c day waistcoat of ribbed ivory silk with light blue and black bands (5) Provenance: Samuel Cox (18th century) of Eaton Bishop, Herefordshire, thence by descent to the present vendor. ++Some early, possibly contemporary, small alterations and repairs, but in remarkably original country house attic condition. Rather dirty/shabby with some staining and fading, in need of conservation
AN ANGLO INDIAN IVORY VENEERED AND SADELI DECORATED SANDALWOOD WORKBOX of sarcophagus shape, the dark red plush lined interior with conforming accessories, 26cm w, 19th c ++Minor losses and shrinkage cracks, the interior largely complete and in fairly good condition. The frame to the underside of the lid presumably with a mirror, plate now lacking. Missing the male part of the lock and originally on feet
AN AMERICAN IVORY-MOUNTED BOXWOOD ONE-KEYED FLUTE with brass shaped square key, stamped on each section WILLIAM HALL & SON N-YORK, sounding length 52.5cm, overall length 60.5cm, early 19th c, fitted mahogany box with ripple moulded lid and brass handle ++In fine condition, the instrument free from splits, cracks or repairs. Some natural accretion of dirt and grime over time but free from wear. The box in good condition apart from beginning to separate at the mortice and tennon joints and lacking one f the four pieces of ripple moulding around the lid
AN IRISH IVORY MOUNTED BOXWOOD TENOR AND ALTO DOUBLE FLAGEOLET the head stamped (crown) and BAINBRIDGE INVENTOR and DOLLARD DUBLIN, with silver keys, the finger holes stamped G3/F4/E5 and D6 and on the second recorder D1/A2/C3/F4/E5 and D6, early 19th c ++The head lacking one of the ivory turnings, two of the keys old brass replacements. Some surface dirt, unrestored
A DUTCH WALNUT AND MARQUETRY BUREAU CABINET inlaid throughout with birds and flowers, some picked out in ivory, butterflies, urns and scrolling acanthus leaves,the cabinet with shelves, drawers and a central door enclosing six small drawers, the bureau with candle slides and fitted interior above three graduated drawers, on bun feet, 196cm h; 66 x 104cm, 19th c ++In local private ownership for 60 plus years and in fine condition with only a couple of minor shrinkage cracks, the interior especially colourful, the leaves unfaded retaining the green stain
A VICTORIAN OAK-CASED SILVER-MOUNTED FOUR PIECE IVORY AND STEEL CARVING SET by Harrison Brothers & Howson, comprising two knives and forks, the plain ivory handles with silver Albany style terminals, marks for Sheffield 1889, in a fitted and plush lined case. Condition Reports: Marks and scratches, age splits and staining to ivory handles, corrosion to steel parts, knocks and wear to mounts.
A ROYAL WORCESTER BLUSH IVORY JUG of tapering form with moulded bands, painted with flowers against the blush ground, the loop handle of bound tendril form extending to relief decoration of blossoms, gilt, pattern No. 1047, green factory mark with date code for 1900. 22cm(h) Condition Reports: Minor wear, marks and accumulated dirt.
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