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Lot 1008
§ A GROUP OF TWO (2) MOTHER OF PEARL INLAYS WOODEN TRAYS VIETNAM, TONKIN, NAM DINH, LATE NGUYEN DYNASTY, CIRCA 1880-1900 Both of rectangle shape. The first one is finely inlaid with scholars, trees and a pavilion along a lake and also inlaid with a calligraphy, possibly a poetry. The second one is inlaid with magpies and prunus as well as with a calligraphy. Dimensions (the biggest): 44,3 x 66 cm Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarize themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organize shipping at their own behest.
Lot 1022
$ A SMALL CABINET FINELY INLAID WITH MOTHER OF PEARL VIETNAM, TONKIN, NAM DINH, LATE NGUYEN DYNASTY, CIRCA 1880-1900 Of rectangular shape, it rests on four curved feet linked together by a waived apron. It opens by two front panel doors. It is finely inlaid with battle scenes, warriors and pavilions. H: 57,5 cm - width: 49 cm- depth: 25 cm §Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarize themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organize shipping at their own behest.
Lot 1025
$ A LARGE MOTHER OF PEARL INLAYS ‘GRAPE VINES’ WOODEN APOSTLE CROSS VIETNAM, TONKIN, NAM DINH, LATE NGUYEN DYNASTY, CIRCA 1880-190 H: 46,4 cm § Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarize themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organize shipping at their own behest.
Lot 1026
§ A MOTHER OF PEARL INLAYS ‘ARMA CHRISTI’ WOODEN APOSTLE CROSS POSSIBLY MACAO, CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1880-1900 Finely inlaid with several of the ‘Instruments of the Passion’ such as the ‘Sacred Heart of Jesus’, the ladder, the hammer, the pincer, the nails and the cross. H: 36,3 cm § Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarize themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organize shipping at their own behest.
Lot 1027
§ A MOTHER OF PEARL INLAYS ‘SACRED HEART OF JESUS’ WOODEN APOSTLE CROSS POSSIBLY MACAO, CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1880-1900 Finely inlaid with the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the holy spirit dove and two angels, notably. H: 47 cm Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarize themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organize shipping at their own behest. 珍珠母贝镶嵌“耶稣圣心”十字架 可能为中国台湾，晚清时期，约1880-1920
Lot 1028
§ A MOTHER OF PEARL INLAYS WOODEN ‘SACRED HEART OF JESUS’ ALTAR CRUCIFIX VIETNAM, TONKIN, NAM DINH, LATE NGUYEN DYNASTY, CIRCA 1880-1900 Richly and finely inlaid with the sacred heart of Jesus, the holy spirit dove as well as several instruments such as the holy grail / chalice, the pitchers and the hammer. H: 59,9 cm Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarize themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organize shipping at their own behest.
Lot 1029
§ MOTHER OF PEARL INLAYS WOODEN APOSTLE CROSS POSSIBLY MACAO, CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1880-1900 H: 60,5 cm Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarize themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organize shipping at their own behest. 珍珠母贝镶嵌木质十字架 可能为中国台湾，晚清时期，约1880-1920
Lot 1032
$ A SMALL MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID WOODEN TEA TRAY OR MANDARIN TRAY VIETNAM, TONKIN, NAM DINH, LATE NGUYEN DYNASTY, CIRCA 1880-1900 Of square shape, it rests on four curved legs linked together by waived aprons. It is inlaid with mother of pearl. H: 9 cm - Side: 18,5 cm §Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarize themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organize shipping at their own behest.
Lot 1058
§ A LARGE MOTHER OF PEARL INLAYS ‘GRAPE VINES’ WOODEN APOSTLE CROSS POSSIBLY MACAO, CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1880-1900 Finely inlaid with several designs such as growing wheats, grape vines and a phylactery inscribed with ‘INRI’. H: 45,2 cm § Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarize themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organize shipping at their own behest.
Lot 1059
$ LARGE MOTHER OF PEARL INLAYS ‘AUSPICIOUS SYMBOLS’ WOODEN CEREMONIAL PANEL VIETNAM, TONKIN, NAM DINH, LATE NGUYEN DYNASTY, CIRCA 1880-1900 Of rectangular shape. Finely inlaid with auspicious symbols such as a phoenix, a flowered, a bat with a coin, thọ characters and inscriptions, including several in seal script. 51,5 x 115 cm Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarize themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organize shipping at their own behest.
Lot 826
$ A MOTHER-OF-PEARL BRISE FAN CHINA BY COMMAND, LATE QING DYNASTY, LATE 19TH CENTURY Carved and engraved with Daoist immortals ad pavilions. H: 18,7 cm §Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarize themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organize shipping at their own behest. $ 珍珠母贝扇 中国，晚清，19世纪 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.
Lot 911
$A MONGOLIAN SILVER SNUFF BOTTLE WITH MATCHING STOPPER China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century Adorned with turquoise and coral cabochons combined with a chiselled decor. Together with its matching stopper. H (with the stopper): 8,2 cm Weight: 11 grams $Please note that this lot contains coral 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.** *带配塞的蒙古银鼻烟壶 中国，清朝，19世纪 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.
Lot 3483
Indian School (early 20th century), an arrangement of nine portrait miniatures, historical subjects and figures associated with the Indian Mutiny, Maharaja Prabhu Narayan Singh, Maharaja of Benares; a female musician; Empress Nur Jahan; Tatya Tope; Begum [Hazrat Mahal?]; others, watercolour and gouache on ivory, the largest 7.5cm x 6cm, framed as one with ink MS key to verso, 44cm x 36cm overallIvory Submission reference W9ECX68S
Lot 548
A George III marquetry cabinet attributed to John Linnell (1729-1796), circa 1770, rectangular upright body harewood veneered, the door opens to reveal fitted interior of four small drawer and pigeon holes, the door panel with veneered decoration depicting a Muse within oval frame of scrolling ivory convolvulus and leaves, the mahogany base with ebonized mouldings, above purple heart and scrolling leaf decoration, on cabriole legs, with key, 51" high x 19.75" wide Note: the panel attributed to Johan Christian Linning (Stockholm 1706-1779)Provenance: almost certainly Cillham House, Oxfordshire until Sotheby's dispersal sale 1935; Sotheby's Bond Street 1999
Lot 190
An Art Deco blue shagreen cigar / cigarette box, with fitted interior, ivory banding, the inside hinged cover with white metal hinges and lock plate, the back right hinged stamped: ASPREY LONDON, 23cm long x 12.5 wide x 10cm high Further details: lock fitting partially broken, interior foxed Please note a Cities Certificate has been registered for this lot
Lot 355
A late 19th or early 20th century Berlin porcelain tete-a-tete coffee set, each item painted with birds and insects gilt highlighted on an ivory ground, comprising: a tray, coffee pot, covered sucrier, creamer, two cups, saucers and spoons, underglaze blue mark to bases, the tray 42 cm wide, coffee pot 20 cm high.Some rubbing to gilt in places, but no apparent damage or repair. No cover to milk jug
Lot 352
A KPM twin-handled vase and cover, with handpainted floral sprays on an ivory ground, gilt highlighted, on a circular foot, 35 cm high, together with two KPM porcelain figures, numbered 140/685 and 140/686, 18 cm high.Qty: 3No apparent damage or repair. Female figure appears to have once previously held a spear or staff in her right hand - no longer present
Lot 339
John Bogle (1746-1803) British, a portrait miniature on ivory, a finely dressed gentleman, signed to right side 'I Bogle Pinxt.', 9.8 cm x 7.2 cm in a yellow metal glazed frame.Note: Ivory act submission reference: YY3DS1F8Rubbing and losses visible to the edge of the work, especially to the top edge (see images). No apparent cracks. Rudimentary solder visible to the mount at the rear, with the ribbon mount itself missing elements and with loose sections. Colours still appear good.
Lot 128
˜AN INDIAN SWORD (SHAMSHIR), 19TH CENTURY, THE BLADE PERSIAN, SECOND HALF OF THE 17TH/18TH CENTURYwith curved blade of finely watered wootz steel, with a gold-inlaid cartouche on one face (losses), iron hilt comprising cross-piece with faceted bud-shaped terminals, back-strap and cap pommel, the cross-piece decorated with gold koftgari foliage (rubbed), and a pair of walrus ivory grip-scales90.0 cm; 35 3/8 in bladeProvenance; On loan to the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (1936-2022), inv. no. 54-266; ; The cartouche read ~banda-yi shah vilayat ~abbas~ (~Slave of the King of Trusteeship (i.e. ~Ali), ~Abbas.~) and ~amal-i asadullah 1[0]71(?) (Work of Asadullah, 1[0]71(?) (1660-1)).
Lot 133
˜A PERSIAN SWORD (SHAMSHIR), THE BLADE DATED 1127 (CIRCA 1715-16)with curved single-edged blade of wootz steel, decorated with two gold-inlaid cartouches on one face (small losses), russet iron hilt comprising cross-piece with pointed faceted bud-shaped terminals, decorated with a further gold calligraphic cartouche on each face and enriched with gold flowers, and walrus ivory grip-scales (chipped, pommel missing), in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with russet iron mounts decorated with further gold cartouches (chape missing)81.5 cm; 32 in bladeProvenance; On loan to the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (1936-2022), inv. no. 54-261; ; The inscriptions read, in the cartouches on the blade, ~banda-yi shah-i vilayat safi~ (Slave of the King of Trusteeship, Safi) and ~amal-i kalb~ali isafahani 1127(?) (Work of Kalb ~Ali Isfahani 1127(?) (1715-16)) and on the scabbard mounts part of the Nadi ~Ali quatrain. ; ; The date makes it unlikely that the blade is by Kalb ~Ali Isfahani, the son of the celebrated smith Assadalah Isfahani. See Allan and Gilmour, 2000,pp. 102-105.;
Lot 135
˜AN OTTOMAN SWORD, TURKEY, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURYwith earlier style curved single-edged blade of wootz steel, formed with a series of recessed grooves and cross-shaped marks along the back-edge on each face, decorated on each face at the forte with three gold koftgari calligraphic cartouche, brass hilt comprising cross-piece with moulded terminals (cracked), a pair of ivory grip-scales retained by brass rivets, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with two iron mounts each decorated with calligraphy in gold koftagri81.4 cm; 32 1/8 in bladeProvenance; On loan to the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (1936-2022), inv. no. 54-257; ; The inscriptions read, in the uppermost cartouche: ~al-sultan nadir shah 981~ (The Sultan Nadir Shah, 981 (1573-4)); in the lower two cartouches: ~[za] hush-i falatun/damash tiztar~ (Its tip is sharper than Plato~s wit). The latter is part of a poem frequently encountered on the carved bone handles of Qajar daggers.
Lot 156
˜A CAUCASIAN DAGGER (KINDJAL), 19TH CENTURYwith broad double-edged blade formed with an off-set fuller and etched with a lengthy inscription on one face (pitting), extending to a shaped tang, hilt of characteristic form fitted with marine ivory and dark horn grips on the respective faces (repairs), in is fabric-covered wooden scabbard with engraved white metal mounts46.5 cm; 18 1/4 in blade
Lot 201
˜AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORDof regulation type, with etched and gilt blade decorated with scrolling foliage, the crowned Royal cypher, crowned Royal Arms, Britannia, trophies-of-arms, ~ J. Archer & Son~ and ~Warranted~ on a blued panel over three-quarters of its length, gilt-brass hilt, ivory grip bound with plaited wire, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard and complete with its sword knot76.7 cm; 30 ¼ in blade
Lot 250
˜AN INFANTRY OFFICER~S SPADROON, CIRCA 1788-96with curved blade double-edged towards the point, formed with a long broad fuller and a further slender fuller on each face, etched with trophies-of-war, a standing female figure, celestial masks, a Turk~s head, dragons and foliage over the forte, iron hilt formed of a guard pierced with two pairs of slots front and back, knuckle-guard pierced with a design of a flamboyant sword piercing a heart, frontal guard formed of two scrolling bars and cushion-shaped pommel, and reeded ivory grip74.0 cm; 29 1/8 in blade
Lot 283
˜A FINE GEORGIAN LANCER OFFICER~S SWORD, CIRCA 1820-30with curved pipe-backed blade, etched over three-quarters of its length with delicate scrolling foliage, a sunburst centring on a watchful eye, key ornament, a pair of crossed lances carrying a shield charged with the royal cypher ~GR~ crowned, a crossed baton, fasces and a lance, the crowned Royal Arms and royal motto all against a contrasting frosted ground, gilt-brass mameluke hilt cast with foliage in low relief, comprising a pair of quillons with swollen bud-shaped finials, langets with a central flowerhead, back-strap with a design of conventional foliage, and a pair of ivory grip-scales retained by two pairs of rivets and a pommel washer (two small pieces cracked and loose), in its burnished steel scabbard with scrolling drag and two mounts with rings for suspension (the upper mount loose and incomplete)76.8 cm; 30 1/4 in blade
Lot 284
˜AN 1822 PATTERN XVII LANCERS OFFICER~S SWORD RETAILED BY MOORE, LATE BICKNELL, BOND STREET, LONDON, CIRCA 1822-28of regulation type, with pipe-backed blade formed with a spear point, finely etched over three-quarters of its length with foliage, trophies-of-arms, crossed lances, the crowned regimental device, motto and designation and with the retailer~s details (small areas of light patination, the tip with a small area of pitting), gilt-brass mameluke hilt cast and chased in low relief, fitted with a pair of ivory grip-scales, in its wooden scabbard retaining a small portion of its blue silk covering (losses) with gilt-brass mounts en suite with the hilt, comprising large chape, two bands with rings for suspension, and locket77.8 cm; 30 5/8 in bladeAnother example, also retailed by Moore, late Bicknell, is illustrated Dellar 2013, p. 112.
Lot 285
˜A VICTORIAN OFFICER~S MAMELUKE-HILTED LEVÉE SWORD, MID-19TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY FOR THE LANCASHIRE HUSSARSof regulation type, with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched with scrolling foliage and the crowned Royal cypher on each face, brass hilt cast with scrolls in low relief, applied with a silver rose head on each face in the centre, ivory grips, in its black-painted iron scabbard with brass mounts comprising chape, middle-band and locket, the latter two each with a ring for suspension78.3 cm; 30 7/8 in bladeThe Lancashire Hussars frequently used the rose device in white metal though it is not mentioned specifically in connection with their levée swords.
Lot 286
˜A VICTORIAN LANCER OFFICER~S FULL DRESS OR LEVEE SWORD RETAILED BY CUFF, 18 COCKSPUR STREET, LONDON, CIRCA 1860-70of regulation type, with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched over the lower half on each face with foliage, the crowned Royal cypher and crossed lances and with the retailer~s details at the forte on one face, gilt-brass mameluke hilt, ivory grips (one small chip), in its iron scabbard with brass mounts, comprising chape, middle-band and locket, the latter two each decorated with a rosette and with a ring for suspension, complete with its chamois lined cover78.2 cm; 30 3/4 in bladeRobert Cuff is recorded at this address circa 1852-75, see Southwick 2001, p. 84.
Lot 287
˜AN EDWARD VII 11TH (PRINCE ALBERT~S OWN) HUSSARS OFFICER~S LEVÉE SWORD RETAILED BY HAWKES & CO, 14 PICCADILLY, LONDONof regulation type, with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched over the lower half with foliage, battle honours to Sevastopol, regimental designation, crest and motto on one face and with the crowned Royal cypher and retailer~s details on the other, gilt-brass mameluke hilt applied with silver Sphinx and ~Egypt~ on the front, ivory grips, in its nickel-plated scabbard with gilt-brass mounts, comprising chape, middle-band and locket, the latter two each with a ring for suspension84.5 cm; 33 1/4 in blade;
Lot 288
˜AN EDWARD VII 11TH (PRINCE ALBERT~S OWN) HUSSARS OFFICER~S LEVÉE SWORD RETAILED BY HAWKES & CO, 14 PICCADILLY LONDONof regulation type, with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched over the lower half with foliage, battle honours to Sevastopol, regimental designation, crest and motto on one face and with the crowned Royal cypher and retailer~s details on the other, gilt-brass mameluke hilt (insignia missing), ivory grips, in its nickel-plated scabbard with gilt-brass mounts, comprising chape, middle-band and locket, the latter two each with a ring for suspension83.0 cm; 32 3/4 in blade
Lot 302
˜A NAVAL OFFICER~S SWORD, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURYwith curved broad fullered blade double-edged towards the hilt, etched and gilt with the crowned Royal arms, scrollwork and a naval officer on a blued panel (now oxidised, areas of wear), gilt-brass stirrup hilt including langets formed as a series of overlapping scales decorated with alternating bright and finely matted grounds to contrast, lionhead pommel, and chequered ivory two-stage grip (small chips)77.5 cm; 30 ½ in blade
Lot 303
˜A GILT-BRASS MOUNTED PRESENTATION SWORD RETAILED BY JOSEPH H. REDDELL, SWORD AND GUN MANUFACTURER TO HIS MAJESTY~S BOARD OF ORDNANCE, CIRCA 1830with pipe-backed blade retaining traces of etched decoration and the presentation inscription, gilt-brass hilt cast in low relief with foliage, comprising scrolling quillon, langets with addorsed scrolls, knuckle-guard with a large trophy-of-arms and lionhead pommel, wire-bound chequered ivory grip, in its scabbard with finely engraved gilt-brass middle-band and locket (chape and the lower portion of the scabbard missing), each with a ring for suspension and the latter with the retailer~s details81.5 cm; 32 1/8 in blade
Lot 319
˜A VICTORIAN MAMELUKE-HILTED SWORD BEARING THE IMPERIAL CYPHER, RETAILED BY RANKEN & CO, CALCUTTAof regulation type, with curved slender blade double-edged towards the point, etched with scrolling foliage and the crowned Imperial cypher on each face and with the retailer~s details at the forte, brass hilt decorated with the crowned Imperial cypher on each face, ivory grips (age cracks, one small chip), in its silver-plated scabbard with brass mounts comprising chape, middle-band and locket, the latter two each cast with a rosette and with a ring for suspension83.5 cm; 32 7/8 in blade
Lot 322
˜AN EDWARD VII MAMELUKE-HILTED SWORD FOR AN EQUERRY OR A. D. C. TO THE KING, RETAILED BY HAWKES & CO, 14 PICCADILLY, LONDON; of regulation type, with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched with scrolling foliage and the crowned Royal cypher on each face and with the retailer~s details at the forte, brass hilt decorated with the crowned Royal cypher on each face, ivory grips in its iron scabbard with brass mounts cast with foliage in low relief, comprising open chape, middle-band and locket, the latter two each cast with a rosette and with a ring for suspension; 83.5 cm; 32 7/8 in blade;
Lot 323
˜A MAMELUKE-HILTED SWORD FOR A LORD LIEUTENANT, POST 1902with curved blade double-edged towards the point with traces of etching on each face at the forte, gilt-brass mameluke hilt including langets decorated with a crossed sword and baton, ivory grips (one cracked), in its leather scabbard (stitching worn, lower section open) with brass mounts comprising chape decorated with a chevron pattern, middle-band and locket each cast with a band of acorns and oak foliage, and the latter two each with a ring for suspension76.5 cm; 30 1/8 in blade
Lot 39
˜TWENTY-FOUR OTTOMAN TARGET ARROWS, TURKEY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY; AN OTTOMAN STYLE QUIVER AND TWO OTTOMAN STYLE ARROW STANDSthe first: thirteen with short conical ivory tips and six with horn tips, all with wooden shafts; the second of tapering rectangular section, with hinged lid, the exterior painted black, the interior painted red and with provision for twenty-one arrows68.5 cm; 27 in, the arrows, average(27)
Lot 410
˜A FLEMISH TARGET CROSSBOW, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY; with robust iron bow (irons removed, now secured by wood), figured tiller with brass-lined bolt channel on the top and characteristic rest beneath, fitted with a pair of shaped brass plaques on each side of the nut recess (nut missing), double set trigger, a pair of iron lugs for a windlass, brass cap, folding back-sight, iron mount for a fore-sight, and engraved ivory escutcheon; 89.0 cm; 35 1/8 in tiller
Lot 437
˜A VICTORIAN 11TH HUSSARS MAMELUKE-HILTED OFFICER~S SWORD RETAILED BY HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MALL, NO. 33514 FOR 1895; of regulation type, with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched over the lower half with foliage, battle honours to Sevastopol, regimental designation, crest and motto on one face and with the crowned Royal cypher and retailer~s details on the other, gilt-brass mameluke hilt with silver insignia on each face, ivory grips, in its nickel-plated scabbard with gilt-brass mounts, comprising chape, middle-band and locket, the latter two each with a ring for suspension, with its knot; 81.0 cm; 32 in blade; ; ; The Wilkinson Sword records state that sword no. 33514, an 11th Hussars pattern, was sold to ; H. Barnard Byles, 11th Hussars, on 17th October 1895. Harold Vernon Barnard Byles is recorded as a captain in the 11th Hussars, circa 1900. ; ;
Lot 35
Y A GEORGE IV ROSEWOOD AND IVORY MARQUETRY TABLE CABINET CIRCA 1830The hinged cover to the caddy top lined in yellow silk and with a mirror, the doors enclosing four drawers, three with fittings for; needlework; an artist's drawer with WI Reeves pan colours, a marble palette and glass bowls; cut glass scent bottles with white metal lids and a pair of bisque portrait medallions by A Giroux, Paris and four plaster classical inprontes, the base with a pull out drawer/writing box with two glass inkpots and gilt tooled morocco leather inset writing surfaces, the whole veneered and decorated to all sides61cm high, 40cm wide, 29cm deep Provenance: Property from the Kingshott Collection Please note Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lotRef: Y3MS4U9BCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOverall with a polished appearance, good colour, no obvious areas of fading and stainingThe secretaire drawer appears original, with the inserts and accoutrements, also the sewing, artists, and scent bottle drawers. Some minor chips and losses, old splits and cracksThere is a key to the top compartment, there is no key to the cupboard doors (this is unlocked at time of report)Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 38
Y A ROSEWOOD AND IVORY MARQUETRY DECORATED SIDE CABINETATTRIBUTED TO COLLINSON & LOCK, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURYThe glazed doors enclosing an adjustable shelf, the drawer with ivory marquetry flanked by short drawers, the painted table with a concealed frieze drawer134cm high, 75cm wide, 39cm deep Provenance: Property from the Kingshott Collection Publications on Renaissance ornament in the 1870s promoted the fashion for this style of certosa type ivory inlay as featured in G J Oakshott's Details and Ornaments of the Renaissance, 1888. Stephen Webb worked for Collinson and Lock of Fleet Street and Oxford Street, and similar work was exhibited by Lock and Webb at the Arts and Crafts Exhibition in 1890. Please note Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lotRef: DYM23FAA
Lot 656
Y A FRENCH TULIPWOOD, SPECIMEN FLORAL MARQUETRY AND ORMOLU MOUNTED WRITING TABLESECOND HALF 19TH CENTURYVeneered to all sides, with a frieze drawer73cm high, 83cm wide, 46cm deepPlease note Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lotRef: DDBD3QJK Condition Report: Table with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits, chips and some small losses. Some old veneer repairs - see images. Gilt metal mounts with the expected wear and dark deposits. Some slight gaps between the gilt metal edge and the top. Key present and operates lock. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 231
Victorian silver teapot and a Victorian silver coffee pot with matching gourd finials and foliate decoration, each with a blank cartouche on shaped lotus base, with ivory insulators, the teapot bearing marks for Beare Falcke, London, 1864, 18cm high approx overall, 725g approx overall, the coffee pot bearing marks for Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard, London, 1843, 28cm high approx overall, 870g approx overall (2) Both have minimal overall wear and some scratches. Hallamrks clear to both. The teapot lid does not sit flush. Small dents in places.
Lot 317
λ A GEORGE III SATINWOOD WORK TABLE C.1790-1800 inlaid with ebonised stringing and kingwood banding, the divided frieze drawer with an ivory escutcheon, above a silk lined bag 76.8cm high, 47.8cm wide, 34.2cm deep Provenance From the collection of the late Peter Meyer. * This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No.SGVHM3QD
Lot 320
A GEORGE III SATINWOOD WORK TABLE SHERATON PERIOD, C.1790 the rectangular top inset with a leather writing surface and with a rising screen, the side drawer with divisions for pen and ink, with ivory handles, the front with a pull-out slide, the left side with a silk lined pull-out work bag 78cm high, 58.3cm wide, 40.5cm deep Provenance Purchased from John Bly Antiques, Bury Street, London, 18th August 1997. *Ivory Act registration reference no. will be available to the buyer.
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