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Lot 1119
A 19th Century French ivory circular pocket compass and thermometer, the central circular silvered dial surrounded by the curved mercury thermometer tube, the ivory base with black inscribed detail and dated `Paris 1838`, within a pierced border, diameter approx 10cm, with original leather case (some faults).
Lot 1231
A Georgian field microscope by Banks of London. The lacquered brass microscope set in fitted mahogany case with square section post signed 'Bancks London'. The case fitted with five lenses numbered 1 - 5, three further lenses, adjustable brass bar, conical tubular lens, cylindrical ivory case, ivory disc, brass tweezers, brass bound slides and brass and steel specimen holder. The top of the case with screw fitting on which the microscope stands.
Lot 2121
France Dahomey/Benin 1890 (10 Sept.) envelope, with original letter, from Ensign Degrenand to his Uncle in the Ivory Coast, bearing France 15c. Sage tied by "corr des armees/l.l. no 1" double-ring d.s. in blue-black, showing another clearer strike on face with, on reverse, Brazey en Plaine arrival c.d.s.. The contents (translation included) of the letter recount his experiences on board ship before Cotonou. Photo VAT Status: Margin Scheme View Terms & Conditions
Lot 290
An early Victorian rosewood vanity box by Edwards, Manufacturer to her Majesty, 21 King Street, Bloomsbury, London, fitted with silver topped glass bottles (seven), Mother of pearl handled manicure items including a Sampson Morden pencil and ivory brushes in fitted compartments, fitted leather blotter and mirror to interior of lid, the silver tops by Francis Douglas: London 1849.
Lot 437
A Victorian ebonised credenza, the ivory strung moulded top over similar frieze with applied portrait plaques, panelled door with oval classical ceramic plaque, flanked by gilt metal reeded columns with acanthus capitals, mirrored panels, convex glass doors enclosing shelves, plinth base raised on painted turned feet, the whole with gilt metal beading, 182cm wide x 107cm high x 43cm deep
Lot 691
John Smart (1741/2-1811) `Young Lady in a Pale Turquoise Dress` Watercolour on ivory, 5.5cm high (oval miniature) signed and dated lower right: JS/1787/I Footnote: The capital `I` beneath the date indicates that Smart painted this miniature in India, where he spent the years 1785-1795, mainly in Madras.
Lot 693
Horace Hone (1754/6-1825 `A Young Man in Military Uniform` Watercolour on ivory, 4.6 cm high (oval miniature) signed (in monogram) and dated lower right: HH/1785 Footnote: The sitter is identified as `AM` in seed pearls on the reverse. The portrait is framed by a woven strap, the buckle also represented by seed pearls. Hone exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1772 and 1822. In 1795 he was appointed miniature painter to the Prince of Wales.
Lot 697
British School `Lady, Perhaps in Mourning Dress` Watercolour on ivory, 6.7 cm high (oval miniature), Footnote: There are two monograms, `MM` and `JM` on the plaited hair in the reverse of the frame. These suggest that the widow, if she is one, was painted as a marriage memorial. The date must be close to 1790.
Lot 698
George Engleheart (1750-1829) `A Naval Officer` Watercolour on ivory, 5.1 cm high (oval miniature) Footnote: Engleheart is one of the finest English miniaturists of his period. He exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1773 and 1822. In 1789 George IV appointed him his personal miniaturist. This miniature must date from the 1780s.
Lot 701
Unknown Miniaturist `Young Lady in a White Low-Cut Dress` Watercolour on ivory, 6.1 cm high (oval miniature) Footnote: The neo-classical dress indicates a date of about 1795-1800. The background represents a pale blue sky with pink-tinged clouds. The miniature is in exceptionally fresh condition.
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