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Pair early nineteenth century English School miniature portraits of Lord Nelson, in naval uniform and Lady Hamilton with dog, in original black lacquered and gilt metal mounted frames, 7.5cm x 6cm, 14cm x 11.5cm overall CONDITION REPORT Both are painted on ivory and both are in very good condition
Fine quality Edwardian ladies' inlaid ivory and burr cedar toilet cabinet / sewing necessarie table, the rising lid enclosing removable bevelled mirror, fitted tray housing ivory handled and gold plated manicure and other requisites, front fall flap enclosing three short drawers and secret jewel drawer released by base of thimble recess, with needlework well slide below on splayed tapered legs joined by stretchers, 80cm high x 27cm wide
Nineteenth century Continental Medieval revival mahogany cross framed chair, profusely inlaid with geometric ivory decoration, the back decorated with an oval panel, depicting a cloaked figure with a sword, 67cm wide CONDITION REPORT Good condition, some splits to ivory face of figure on back, few old woodworm holes, fairly sturdy, minor scratches and general wear commensurate with age
George III silver teapot of compressed campana form with half-fluted decoration and gadrooned border, angular spout and scroll handle with ivory insulators, on four ball feet, domed hinged cover with fluted decoration and gadrooned and fluted finial (London 1813), Solomon Hougham. All at approximately 19ozs, 30cm overall width
Two similar Indian ivory Lions, probably 18th century, each seated on rectangular base, the eyes with inset black pupils, end of tails missing, 6 and 6.5cm high (2) Condition Report Fixed ivory stand:. Tail with loss, one ear with replaced section, the other ear with damage. Integral stand: Tail damaged, visible splits throughout. Please view additional images (available upon request).
A Shibayama four-case Inro, c.1880, the rosewood body inlaid in mother-of-pearl, coral and horn with a peacock, the reverse with an alighting goose, signed on a lacquer reserve, inlay missing, 9.2cm, an ivory inlaid Ojime, and an oval walnut Netsuke, inlaid in mother-of-pearl and stained ivory with two fish, 4cm
A Tokyo School ivory Figure, c.1880, of a man, a basket over one shoulder and his smoking equipment at his waist, feeding pet Manchurian cranes from a basket, engraved mark:(?)midzu, 26.8cm Condition Report Small crack at the centre of the underside of the base. Hairline cracks to the top of the base.
Two Japanese sectional ivory Groups, c.1870, one of a man standing with pilgrim's staff above two boys who are selling him persimmon, engraved Tatsuhide cho (carved) yuki (this), 9.4cm, the other with a gardener with a basket, two children and a bundle on the rockwork base, engraved Kosai, both with parts detached or damaged, 6.8cm (2)
An ivory Woodsman, c.1880, standing shouldering two bundles of faggots, his gourd and axe in his sash, the whole coral coloured, lacks signature reserve and stick, 19.3cm high It is difficult to conceive this figure being artificially stained intentionally; it is either some subsequent accidental event or pigmentation in the tusk. It is known that the colour of ivory depends on what the elephant ate, but this tint has not been previously noted.
A serene ivory Figure, 19th century, probably of Wen Chang Dichaun, seated in a dragon-engraved robes reading a book and seated on a simulated rootwood throne, 22.7cm, fixed wood, dragon-carved stand Wen Chang is the God of Literature who supervised the awarding of official positions following success in the State examinations. Condition Report Splits to figure. One break to base. Please see images (available upon request).
A Canton ivory Card Case, c.1840, deeply and carefully carved with figures in gardens and buildings, the edges with peaches and birds, inner flange damaged and rim chips, 11.5cm Condition Report One end of lid split off and stuck back. Top corner of case missing. Colour very much uniform throughout.
A carved ivory Temple Vase and Cover, c.1920s, the cover with two Buddhist lions and ball above a finely-carved dragon and feng amongst clouds between key borders, the deeply-carved body decorated with dragons, the pierced arched handles terminating in mask loose rings, on three lion mask and paw feet, 30cm (2) Condition Report No obvious major faults. Some small splits.
A rare ivory Perfumier, Qianlong, of notched rectangular form, carved with a vigorous chilong amongst clouds on a pierced diaper roundel within key fret repeated on the underside, the sides with ribbons and diaper, one sliding, coral bead and red glass terminal, one corner chip, 4.7cm Condition Report Small piece missing on corner where lid slides. Fine splits throughout. Most visible in images (available upon request).
Two ivory Brooches, second half of the 19th century, one with openwork flowers surrounding a coquillia nut cabochon with figures, rose-gold mount, 5.2cm, the other deeply carved with figures playing weiqi in a garden, silver-gilt mount, 4.5cm (2) Condition Report Dents to gold frame of coquillia nut example. Second brooch has small splits. One foot missing.
An impressive pair of ivory Vases and Covers, early 20th century, each of elongated shield shape, deeply carved with pheasants on a fruiting shrub above chrysanthemums or other birds on prunus and magnolia, the necks with flower and leaf-scroll handles hung with rings, the domed covers with gnarled stumps, tinting in black and brown, minute chips, 35cm, wood stands and fitted case Condition Report Pre 1947. Splits throughout. Small losses to panels. Losses to twig finials of lids, one has regluing. Please see additional images (available upon request).
A Canton ivory Casket, early 19th century, finely and deeply carved with figures in gardens and pavilions within a shaped border of fruit and birds, the rim with scrolling foliage, the body conforming, but distressed, 26cm Condition Report Lid detatched and lid edges separate. Regluing evident to whole of body. Small cracks. Losses above lock and back hinges. Viewing recommended.
A Chinese pierced tusk vase, carved with figures, on a diaper ground, two tusk carvings, four ivory figural carvings, and two wood libation cups Condition Report Damage to tusk vase - small area of delicate background missing. Carved cups have rim chips, one has lost part of carved flowers. Tusk carvings have splits.
A set of eight Chinese ivory horses of Wu Mang, early 20th century, hoof missing Condition Report No cracks or chips or signs of repair. Legs and ears all in tact. General dimensions: 3.5cm high, 3.2cm wide - standing. Smallest dimensions: 2cm high, 3.5cm wide - kneeling. Tallest dimensions: 3.9cm high.
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