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Lot 1000
Mid-nineteenth century English School miniature portrait on ivory study of a gentleman, inscribed on reverse - Rowland Alston born June 7 1782, Died Nov 21 1865, in gilt metal frame, 12cm x 8cm together with a watercolour portrait inscribed on reverse Rowland Alston MP circa 1848 in glazed gilt frame, 12cm x 9.5cm (2) Top edge is split in two places otherwise good condition. Foxing to watercolour Condition: Top edge is split in two places otherwise good condition. Foxing to watercolour
Lot 1002
Fine quality mid nineteenth century English School miniature portrait on ivory - study of a boy wearing a black coat and holding a top hat, inscribed on reverse William Vere Alston in good quality gilt mounted and papier mâché frame (son of Rowland Alston, see Lot 1000), 10.5cm x 8cm Two patches of worn paint to background and some discolouration to hand - overall good condition Condition: Two patches of worn paint to background and some discolouration to hand - overall good condition
Lot 1004
Victorian English School oval miniature portrait on ivory, study of a lady wearing a black dress, in gilt metal frame engraved on reverse Harriet Alston born June 13 1819 Married Oct 19 1841 Sir Thomas Neville Abdy Bart Died July 8 1877 (Daughter of Rowland Alston, see Lot 1000 and also Lot 1003), 10.5cm x 8cm Overall very good condition Condition: Overall very good condition
Lot 1005
Early twentieth century English School oval miniature portrait on ivory, study of a lady wearing a white dress in gilt metal frame engraved on reverse Emily Louisa Caroline Taylor, Born July 12 1842 Married Sir Francis B Alston KCMG April 24 1862 Died Nov 25 1907 (Daughter-in-law to Rowland Alston, see Lot 1000) signed with initials WHGC Overall very good condition Condition: Overall very good condition
Lot 1008
Late Victorian English School oval miniature portrait on ivory in gilt metal frame engraved on reverse Edward Gardiner Alston Lieut Coldstream Guards born Aug 27 1871 died April 14 1897 signed with monogram and dated 1900, 8cm x 6.5cm Overall very good condition Condition: Overall very good condition
Lot 1009
Edwardian English School oval miniature portrait on ivory in gilt metal frame engraved on reverse Rowland Ernest Alston Lieut 1st Batt Royal Fusiliers born 7th June 1874 served in the Expedition to Thibet where he died of pneumonia June 2nd 1904 signed with initials WHGC, 8cm x 6.5cm A patch of overpainting underneath one eye, an almost invisible hairline crack runs three quarters of the way through the panel Condition: A patch of overpainting underneath one eye, an almost invisible hairline crack runs three quarters of the way through the panel
Lot 187
A 19th Century Polish Style Hunting Hanger, with 41.5cm cut down single edge steel blade, ivory grip with reeded edge, lacking its boss mounts and back strap, with a plush covered scabbard; a Dagger, the 17.5cm double edge steel blade with diamond bevelled decoration, German Silver crossguard and pommel, with leaf carved ivory grip and leather sheath. (2)
Lot 196
A Georgian Naval Dirk, the 40.5cm single edge curved steel blade with a broad fuller and a narrow fuller to the top edge, etched with a martial trophy, strung bugle and foliage, the gilt brass guard with recurving crossguard, the ecusson cast with acanthus leaves, with lion head pommel, chain guard and wire bound ivory grip, lacks scabbard.
Lot 205
A Victorian General Officer`s 1831 Pattern Mameluke Sword, the 78cm latchet steel blade etched with the royal cypher, crossed sword and baton and foliage, the gilt brass hilt with foliate cast crossguard, the ecusson with a wreath enclosing a crossed sword and baton, ivory two piece grip with gilt brass flower head rivets and bushed hole for the red and gilt metal thread sword knot, with brass scabbard and tropical black leather slip case.
Lot 217
An Interesting 19th Century 1831 Pattern Staff Officer`s Sword, the 76.5cm broad single edge triple fullered steel blade with three armourer`s marks - possibly German, the brass hilt with foliate engraved crossguard, the langets chased with crossed sword and baton within a wreath, two piece ivory grip with plain brass rivets(one missing), with brass scabbard.
Lot 219
A Georgian Midshipman`s Dirk, the diamond section double edge blued steel blade engraved and gilt with martial trophies and foliate scrolls, the gilt brass crossguard with leaf sheathed quillons, foliate chased ferrule and chequered ivory grip - damaged, the leather scabbard with foliate engraved brass mounts.
Lot 259
A Baule, Ivory Coast Wood Sceptre, the slightly flattened cylindrical haft with incised tendrils, concentric circle and wave motifs, the head carved with a stylised mask with pierced coffee bean eyes in oval sockets, aquiline nose, open mouth and deep curved chin, with upturned wave carved back cresting, 47cm, some damage; a Zulu Knobkerrie, with small globular head, the tapering haft with three bands of woven brass wire; a British Second World War Machete, in leather sheath; an Irish Blackthorn Shillelagh, of small proportions. (4)
Lot 261
A Mulolo, Eastern Zaire Spear, with broad finely worked ribbed socketed head, the long thin wood haft partly bound with coils and strips of copper, with steel pointed butt (carried as status symbols, currency or as a badge of office); a Ligbi, Sikasso, Ivory Coast Wood Dance Mask, the oblong face with horn like headdress over chequered forehead, pierced elliptical eyes, long fine nose and open mouth, 40cm high; an Eastern Cameroon Brass Bag, the lost wax made flattened body set with rings hung with bells and further ring, with a rising lid; a Collection of Thirteen Strings of African Trade Beads, including yellow `Kano`, Hauser beads, and others from Mali, Sudan, Mauritania and Southern Africa (16)
Lot 262
A Rare String of 18th Century Gujaret, India Carnalian Trade Beads (Babaghoria) of faceted and elongated oblong form; an Early 20th Century Senufo Cult Figure, Ivory Coast, as a woman with crested coiffure, pointed breasts and long arms, on a shallow plinth, 26cm high; a Pair of Fang Wood Figures, of a man and a woman, each with a deep centre parting to the hair, and with upturned face, 31cm and 26cm high; an Early 20th Century Baule, Ivory Coast Wood Gbekre (Baboon Mask), the eye sockets and teeth decorated with a white pigmentation, 31cm high; two African Carved Wood Figural Catapults. (7)
Lot 274
A Dan, Ivory Coast Wood Face Mask, of oval form with domed forehead pierced elliptical eyes, long slender nose and pierced mouth with pursed lips over a pointed chin, 21cm; a Lega Bwami Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, of oval form, with domed forehead, the large eye sockets bearing traces of white pigment and with slit eyes, angular nose and slit mouth, 24.5cm. (2)
Lot 301
A Pair of Baule, Ivory Coast Wood Ancestor Figures, of a man and a woman, each standing with combed coiffure, arched eyebrows over hooded eyes, long nose with flared nostrils, scarifications to forehead and cheek, with hands resting to the side of the hips, on a circular plinth, 73cm and 79cm high.
Lot 390
An Early 19th Century Indian Matchlock Toradar, the 128cm tapered steel barrel flared at the muzzle and ribbed at the breech, with gold line inlay, kofgari type decoration of tendrils and flowerheads, the steel side plates with rosette pin washers, the wooden full stock with eleven brass bands, rounded ivory top section to the action, with original steel ramrod.
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