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Lot 120
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)
Lot 121
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.
Lot 286
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).
Lot 288
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.
Lot 291
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.
Lot 292
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).
Lot 294
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.
Lot 295
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).
Lot 296
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.
Lot 403
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.
Lot 446
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.
Lot 451
A pair of ivory letter pocket sides, Canton, early 19th century, well carved with dragons and gardens, 25.8cm, and a European ivory purse, c.1860, the hinged closures pierced with circles and lozenges, 9.2cm Condition Report Frame missing and slot sections missing. Both items with tips missing. Four eye tendrils missing. Purse with no obvious faults.
Lot 86
An Anysley Dessert Service supplied by Osler of Culcutta and decorated with sprays of hearts-ease and forget-me-nots on an ivory ground framed by dark blue scrolling borders enriched with gilding. Comprising of eleven 9 ins (23 cms) plates, a pair of 8½ ins (22 cms) diameter dishes and a pair of 11 ins x 8 ins (28 cms x 21 cms) oval dishes.
Lot 164
A Collection of a Gentleman`s Accessories: Two pair of fine old leather riding boots on wooden boot lasts with a pair of ivory handled boot hooks, a bone handled leather riding crop and whip. A bowler hat by Lock & Co. Hatters St James`s Street London, two top hats by Herbert Johnson 38 New Bond Street London; one of black silk, the other grey in original cardboard boxes, a sailor`s cap by McLaren of Glasgow, a Defence Medal for service 1929-1945, etc Also an American fishing reel by Kalamazoo Tackle Co. and two old suitcases.
Lot 237
A Fabulous 19th Century Chinese Screen. The large rectangular Silk Screen Panel finely embroidered with birds, flowers and cedar in coloured threads on an ivory ground framed in a fretted hardwood surround mounted on the backs of carved lion dogs, 74 ins (188 cms) high, 39 ins (99 cms) wide.
Lot 366
A Large Collection of Cutlery: A Mappin & Webb fitted Oak Canteen of cutlery (incomplete). An eight place setting Mappin & Webb Silver-plate service of cutlery to include dinner knives & forks, side knives & forks, fish knives & forks, dessert spoons, soup spoons, teaspoons, four table spoons, a carving knife, fork & steel (one side knife missing). Twelve Walker & Hall grapefruit spoons, six silver plated gateau forks, six Mappin & Webb soup spoons, and a good ivory handle five piece carving set.
Lot 444
A Pierced and Carved Jade Amulet 2 ins x 1½ ins (5 cms x 4 cms), an antique jade snuff bottle having a white coral stopper with gold collar, a small soapstone carving of a monkey mounted on a recumbent horse`s back 2 ins (5 cms) long, 1½ ins (4 cms), and a carved ivory Netsuke, 2¼ ins (5.5 cms) in height.
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