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Click here to subscribePr OF 20th CENTURY RETICULATED IVORY TUSKS A pair of 20th century Chinese ivory tusks intricately carved to depict phoenix with young amongst flowers and pine trees over earth and rock formations. Each on fitted wooden base. Measure approx. 33 1/2" length + 3 1/4" base height (85cm + 8.2cm). Total weight of 8.52 kilograms.
CHINESE PALATIAL CARVED IVORY CHESS SET WITH BOX An antique stunning palace sized chess set with fitted box. Each piece is finely carved and signed with calligraphy to bottom. Emperor and Empress figures hold mother of pearl plaque to bottom with reign marks. Set has natural and tea stained colors. Pawn pieces depict the 8 immortals on various animals. The rooks are pagodas. The knights are warriors on horseback. The bishops are wisemen. The king and queen are depicted as Emperor and Empress seated on dragon and phoenix thrones. Mid to Late Qing dynasty period (18th/19th century). Smallest piece measures 4 1/4" height (10.7cm). Largest piece measures 7 1/2" height (19.1cm). Total weight of approx. 50 pounds including box.
CHINESE CARVED IVORY EMPEROR AND EMPRESS Pair of large antique Chinese carved ivory emperor and empress carved tusk figures. Each intricately carved to depict them both holding flowers and wearing layered robe. Includes fitted wooden bases. Largest measures approx. 24 1/4" length (61.5cm). Total weight including bases 6.70 kilograms.
CHINESE CARVED IVORY POLYCRHOMED FLOWER A stunning Chinese hand carved ivory polychromed flower. Depicts a blooming flower with two more flowers. One in the budding stage and the next in anthesis. Finely and delicately crafted. Cultural Revolution period. Signed to side of base. Measures 9 3/4" height x 13 3/4" length x 8 1/4" depth (24.7cm x 34.9cm x 20.9cm). Total ivory weight of 403 grams.
CHINESE CARVED IVORY BRUSH POT & TOOLS A Chinese reticulated carved ivory brush pot depicting crane with lotus blossom and lily pad on vines with rock formations. Includes polychromed fork and spoon with two Hors d`oeuvre pins. Bottom of pot marked Ming dynasty, but made mid to late Qing dynasty period. Brush pot measures 3" height (7.6cm). Spoon and fork measure 5 1/2" length (13.9cm). Pins measure 3" length (7.6cm). Total ivory weight of 127 grams.
JAPANESE CARVED IVORY 7 IMMORTAL FIGURES ON STAND A Japanese carved ivory 7 immortal figures on stand. Each depicted holding an object. Hand carved and polychromed. Each signed to bottom. Includes tiered wooden stand. Each measures approx. 3" height + 2 1/4" base height at highest point (7.6cm + 5.7cm). Total ivory weight 1016 grams.
CHINESE HAND CARVED IVORY HAPPY BUDDHA FIGURE A large Chinese hand carved ivory figure depicting a happy Buddha in a standing position with a peach in each hand above his head. Around his neck is Mandarin beads holding a hulu double gourd to center of his belly. Mounted to oval wooden silver inlay base. 19th/20th century. Measures 9 7/8" height + 1 7/8" base height (25cm + 4.7cm). Total weight of 1537 grams.
CHINESE REPUBLIC 6 PANEL IVORY INLAY SCREEN An early 20th century Chinese hand crafted wooden 6 panel screen with intricate polychromed ivory inlay. Depicts a palace courtyard scene with children conducting a ceremony with musical instruments and dragon float. Late Qing to early Republic period . Measures 72" height x 96" with (182.8cm x 243.8cm). Each panel measures 16" width (40.6cm).
A CHINESE ETCHED IVORY TABLE SCREEN CITYSCAPE A Chinese finely etched ivory table screen depicting a an intricate cityscape scene with shrine and garden visible. Has calligraphy poem to upper right hand side and signed with two red etched seal. Set in reticulated teakwood mount. Republic period. Plaque measures 4 3/4" height x 8" width (12cm x 20.3cm). Overall height of 11 5/8" height x 11 1/2" width (29.5cm x 29.2cm). Total weight of 641 grams.
A CHINESE ETCHED IVORY TABLE SCREEN A Chinese finely etched ivory table screen depicting a mother watching her son as he does his studies. Has calligraphy poem to right hand side and signed with one red etched seal. Set in reticulated teakwood mount. Republic period. Plaque measures 3" height x 3 5/8" width (7.6cm x 9.2cm). Overall height of 6 3/4" x 5 5/8" width (17.1cm x 14.2cm). Total weight of 126 grams.
JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE SIGNED KOYU A Japanese carved ivory netsuke depicting an old man with flowers. signed Koyu to bottom. Includes wooden presentation box with artist`s signature. Circa 1965-1970. Measures 2" height (5.1cm). Ivory weight of 25.4 grams. Provenance: Featured in the publication `Contemporary Netsuke` by Miriam Kinsey, figure 89, page 105.
JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE SIGNED HODO A Japanese carved ivory netsuke depicting a standing sumo wrestler. Signed Hodo. Includes wooden presentation box. Circa 1965-1970. Finely carved and painted. Measures 2 1/8" height (5.4cm). Ivory weight of 21.2 grams. See the publication `Contemporary Netsuke` by Miriam Kinsey, figure 106, page 113.
CARVED IVORY JAPANESE NETSUKE SIGNED SHODO A Japanese carved ivory netsuke depicting Hotei and Fukurokuju playing games of Go. They are placed inside of a pumpkin that opens up to reveal the scene. Signed Shodo to inside of pumpkin. Includes wooden presentation box. Finely carved throughout. Measures 1 1/4" height x 1 7/8" diameter (5.4cm x ). Total weight of 52 grams. See the publication `Contemporary Netsuke` by Miriam Kinsey, figure 99, page 109.
JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE SIGNED KOYU A fine Japanese hand carved ivory netsuke figure depicting Okubo, advisor to the Samurai, who was loyal to Tokugawa, standing with bird to left hand and paint bowl & brush to right hand. Signed Koyu to bottom. Includes wooden presentation box. Total ivory weight of 27.7 grams.
FINE JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE SIGNED KOYU An exquisitely carved Japanese ivory netsuke figure depicting a wiseman studying games of go. Signed Kuyo to bottom on red plaque. Includes wooden presentation box. Circa 1965-1970. Finely carved and teastained. Measures 2 1/8" length (5.4cm). Ivory weight of 34.8 grams. Provenance: Featured in the publication `Contemporary Netsuke` by Miriam Kinsey, figure 98, page 109.
JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE SIGNED KOYU A fine Japanese carved ivory netsuke depicting Samurai warrior Okubo Hikozaemon (1553-1628). Signed Koyu. Includes wooden presentation box. Circa 1960-1970. Finely carved and painted. Measures 2 1/4" height (5.7cm). Ivory weight of 35.6 grams. Provenance: Featured in the publication `Contemporary Netsuke` by Miriam Kinsey, figure 87, page 103.
CHINESE CARVED IVORY MAIDEN WITH MANDOLIN An antique Chinese carved ivory maiden holding a mandolin. She is wearing layered robe with chased patterns. Mounted on fitted wooden base. Mid to late Qing dynasty period, 19th century. Measures 13 7/8 + 2 1/2 base height (35.2cm + 6.3cm). Total weight of 1525 grams.
FINE CHINESE IVORY EMPEROR & EMPRESS BUST PLAQUES Pair of fine Chinese hand carved ivory face plaques depicting Emperor and Empress. Each intricately carved throughout with high detail. Emperor is depicted with beard and dragon head dress. Empress is depicted with phoenix head dress. Each includes fitted wooden base. 18th/19th century. Each measures approx. 8 1/2" height x 5" width + 1" base height (21.6cm x 12.7cm + 2.5cm). Total weight of 1452 grams.
CHINESE RETICULATED IVORY VILLAGE SCENE BRUSH POT Antique Chinese hand carved ivory brush pot. Has an intricate hand carved village scene with trees, water, boats, horses, people and pagodas. Masterfully carved. 18th/19th century. Includes fitted wooden base. Measures 9" height x 4 1/2" width x 3 1/2" depth + 1 3/8" base height (22.7cm x 11.3 x 8.9cm + 2.5cm). Total ivory weight of 361 grams.
CHINESE CARVED IVORY IMMORTAL GROUP SCENE SIGNED Hand carved Chinese ivory group scene depicting 4 immortals at table on polygonal base. Two are seated and two are standing. They are surrounding a table with teapot, cups, compote and peaches. Under the table is a locked trunk. Beautifully relief carving and monochrome etching throughout. Signed to bottom. Includes fitted wooden stand. Measures 10" height x 16" length x 8" depth + 1 3/8" base height (25.4cm x 40.6cm x 20.3cm + 3.5cm).
Pr CHINESE IVORY EMPEROR & EMPRESS FIGURES Pair of Chinese ivory hand carved figures depicting Emperor & Empress. The emperor holding ceremonial sword with hand to beard. The Empress is depicted holding ruyi scepter with pheonix head dress. Each figure is wearing layered robe with intricate water and fire design with lotus blossoms. Both mounted to round wooden bases. 19th/20th century. Each measures approximately 10" height + 1 5/8" height (25.4cm + 4.1cm). Total weight approx. 1057 grams.
CHINESE CARVED IVORY OPEN WORK VILLAGE PLAQUE An antique Chinese fully reticulated carved ivory open work village scene plaque. Depicts people, trails, trees, pagodas, men playing games of go, rock formations, bridge and flowing water. Mounted on wooden base. Late Qing dynasty period. Measures 4" height x 2 5/8" width + 3/4" base height (10.1cm x 6.6cm + 1.9cm). Total weight of 77 grams.
A CHINESE MING STYLE HIGH RELIEF SNUFF BOTTLE A Chinese Ming dynasty period style carved ivory snuff bottle having an etched landscape scene with wiseman to one side. To upper center is calligraphy and red seal. Verso holds high relief depicting of maiden with attendant. Bottom holds etched Ming marks. Mid to late Qing dynasty period. Measures 3" length (7.6cm). Total weight of 43 grams.
A PAIR OF CHINESE CARVED IVORY FOO DOG FIGURES A pair of Chinese fully relief carved ivory foo dog figures. Depicts female foo dog with cub and male foo dog with ball. Each adorned with tassels and standing on lotus blossom bases. Both are signed with etched red enameled calligraphy signature to leg. Late Qing to Republic period. Each measures approx. 4 1/2" height (11.4cm). Total ivory weight of 571 grams.
5 CHINESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE & SNUFF BOTTLE A lot of five Chinese hand carved ivory netsuke studies and a figural fish double snuff bottle. Netsuke depict a sweeping man, a man with fish, and two people with foo dog masks. Each netsuke is signed. Each piece approx. 2" height + 3/8" base height (5.1cm + .95cm). Total ivory weight of 150 grams.
CHINESE CARVED IVORY DRAGON TURTLE SEAL Antique Chinese hand carved ivory figural dragon turtle seal. Has four character calligraphy seal marks to bottom. 19th century. Measures 2 1/4" height x 2 1/4" length x 1 7/8" width (5.7cm x 5.7cm x 4.7cm). Total weight of 134 grams. Provenance: Sam Feldman Collection.
REEL: Fine Hardy brass faced Perfect salmon fly reel, 4" diameter wide drum, strapped tension regulator, with Turks lock screw, upright calliper spring with bronze pawl, Hardy Patent, revolving nickel line guide in brass 4 screw frame, correct smooth brass foot, face plate block engraved "ERC", with Rod in Hand and straight line logos, ivory handle, retaining good lead finish and bronzing to face.
REEL & CASE: Extremely rare un catalogued 2 3/8" diameter all brass Patent narrow drum side cast reel, smallest known example, ivory handle, Malloch Patent oval logo, early steel spring indent twisting foot with casting eye, non-reversible drum, retaining virtually all original bronzing, in Chevalier Bowness & Son fitted block leather case with red biased lining, 230 Strand London address, fine outfit.
REEL: Rare Malloch of Perth 3" alloy Dingley style trout fly reel, ivory handle, heavy duty telephone latch, pillar drum core, smooth brass foot, constant check with blue steel calliper spring and pawl, Malloch of Perth oval logo to backplate, retains virtually all original dark lead finish.
REEL: Ex Hardy Museum display Hardy The Silex No.2 casting reel, 4.25" diameter, wide drum model, twin ivory handles and brake lever knob, 3 screw drum latch, internally stamped "PW Percy Walsh", smooth brass foot, filed to toes, interesting early factory repair consisting of a brass outer ring, riveted to the front frame, which developed a hairline fracture alongside casting trigger pillar, with Hardy museum information tag. Note: 1911-1922, initially 37 shillings 6d, first improvement to original.
REEL: Ex Hardy Museum display rare early Super Silex-Silex Major 4" drum casting reel, stamped to backplate with both model names, perforated drum, twin black handles, early factory repair to quarter cut out, ivorine casting trigger, correct ribbed brass foot, rim tension regulator and twin ivory dial scales to backplate, with Hardy museum information tag and drawstring bag. Note: 1928 early model, made by RMS, Marshall Scott reel builder.
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