A CONTINENTAL IVORY CRUCIFIX AND ROSARY the finely carved figure of Christ with perizonium tied on the left hip with a looped cord^ the rosary of spirally carved beads and six paternoster beads of temple form with cupola and scenes from the life of Christ^ the double sided oval pendant with the adoration of the Magi in silver frame^ cruxifix 15cm h^ 18/19th c^ black velvet lined case with glazed lid^ and an ivory Corpus Christi^ 19th c (3) ++On the back of the case a small 19th c printed oval label of the crossed initial L beneath Marquis~s coronet. The ivories in good condition^ the glass in the lid of the case cracked and the tape frayed and replaced in part but not subject to any recent alteration or restoration. The ivory in need of a light clean. The single Corpus Christi figure with several cracks^ on later stand
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AN IVORY MOUNTED AND TURNED MAHOGANY EBONY BOXWOOD AND PARQUETRY TEMPIETTO BY JOHN MAXWELL BALL (1905-1956) of hexagonal shape with eight spirally reeded ebony pillars and inset with ivory fretwork^ the interior and interior of the compartment in the cover in cube or other parquetry^ 19cm h^ on ebonised wood stand beneath glass dome^ 1940 Exhibited: London^ untraced exhibition in 1940s where^ it is understood^ awarded 1st prize. ++In fine condition
A VICTORIAN IVORY PHRENOLOGIST~S MODEL OF THE HEAD the cranium mapped into numbered compartments and identified with thirty five faculties^ one described as gustative and another Unascertained around the truncation^ on turned and ebonised mahogany base^ 10.5cm h ++The tip of the nose very slightly flattened from wear^ the ivory slightly stained and with some natural build up of grime on the upper surfaces and reverse but not cracked^ chipped^ split or restored
A BURMESE IVORY CHESS SET the rooks surmounted by the union flag^ stained red and natural^ kings 9.5cm h^ mid 19th c (32) ++Foot of one white pawn chipped^ flared collar of red and white Queen chipped^ one of the double cross finial on one of the white bishops chipped^ typical minor variations in turning
AN IVORY MOUNTED AND MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID WALNUT ARCHITECTURAL TIMEPIECE in the form of a tower^ the silvered dial engraved Wm Donald Rhynie^ the brass four pillar movement with anchor escapement^ the trunk fronted by an arched doorcase with lentical^ three steps and flanking pillars^ 63cm h^ elements 19th c ++In good condition and decorative
A SET OF SIX REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED DINING CHAIRS^ THE PAINTED DECORATION ATTRIBUTED TO OLIVER MESSEL (1904-1978) the back rail with rope handle and delicately painted with stylised flowers in pink^ blue and green on an ivory ground^ on sabre legs with caned seat and a set of three elbow chairs painted to match^ 82-86cm h^ both early 19th c and later (9) Oliver Messel~s painted Regency caned dining chairs remain in their original setting at Flaxley Abbey and it is probable that the present chairs^ removed from the attics^ were intended for another room. What is certain^ however^ is that the skilful decoration almost certainly executed by Oliver Messel^ is identifiable in some of his most important schemes of the 1950s^ such as the interiors of the Dorchester Hotel and Rayne~s shoe salon in Old Bond Street. ++Flaking paint^ localised worm and repairs^ generally heavily encrusted with dirt and grime and showing the effects of longterm storage in a dusty/damp environment but highly decorative and unrestored. Decoration worn in places and gesso chipped
An arts and crafts Scottish silver and turquoise enamel brooch by Alexander Ritchie depicting a galleon on a choppy sea,stamped marks A.R Iona and indistinct hallmarks,a Glasgow School style Celtic brooch with an oval shaped turquoise and pierced entrelac designs and a faux ivory necklace with elephant and ball decoration.
A collection of items to include, a 20th century portrait miniature of Dorothy Turton (Royal Miniature Society), depicting an unknown Captain near Brownsea Island, together with Chinese lacquer painting on zinc panel signed, carved Inuit marine ivory fork with seal handle, Kansas City Deputy Marshall`s badge and other items
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