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Click here to subscribeTWO VICTORIAN IVORY CASED SEWING SETS, the larger of rounded rectangular form, the hinged cover with engraved crown above a monogram ESW, enclosing the four remaining implements, three with mother-of-pearl handles (scissors and thimble missing) 2cm(h) x 12.5cm(L) x 5.5cm(d), the second of conforming but smaller form with engraved monogram CM, containing three implements (scissors lacking). 1.5cm(h) x 10cm(L) x 5cm(d)
AN IVORY DIPTYCH POCKET SUNDIAL of hinged rectangular form, the top having a central circular depiction of the sun surrounded by points of the compass and a pierced aperture over north, all within engraved foliate borders, opening on wire loop hinges to reveal a glazed compass, string gnomon and various scales, marked `Albrecht Karner 1662`, the base with conforming engraved foliate decoration surrounding a circular dial with multiple bands, marked at the hinge with a hunting horn type mark struck twice, small brass feet to each corner. 9.3cm(L) x 5.7cm(w)
A 19TH CENTURY IVORY MOUNTED PURSE of rounded rectangular form, the ivory cover with pierced white metal cartouche, the brass mounts opening to reveal the sectioned material interior. 6cm(w) x 4cm(d); sold along with two 19th century snuff boxes, the first of rounded rectangular form constructed from horn with inset tortoiseshell to the hinged cover. 2cm(h) x 7.5cm(w) x 3.5cm(d); and a papier mache snuff box with gilt decoration to the rounded rectangular cover. 2cm(h) x 5.5cm(w) x 3.5cm(d)
AN ANGLO-INDIAN SANDLEWOOD AND IVORY JEWELLERY BOX of domed rectangular form profusely decorated with engraved ivory straps and pierced fret-work designs, the interior with lidded and removable compartment having similar decoration, raised on carved ivory animal paw feet. 13cm(h) x 28cm(w) x 21cm(d)
AN EDWARDIAN INLAID ROSEWOOD DESK formally a dressing table, having two raised sections each with two small inlaid drawers, the central drawer and arched knee hole section flanked by four drawers, all with ivory and boxwood foliate scroll inlay, raised on moulded plinth bases. 119cm(h) x 137cm(w) x 59cm(d)
A 19TH CENTURY ANGLO-INDIAN HARDWOOD FOLDING CHAIR having a twin stylised peacock back and solid square seat, the shaped arms with leopard head terminals and shaped supports flowing to the trestle type feet to form the folding action, all profusely inlaid with ivory. 99cm(h) x 74cm(w); sold along with AN ANGLO-INDIAN HARDWOOD FOLDING OCCASIONAL TABLE with octagonal top and folding eight section stand, all inlaid with ivory. 49cm(h) x 46cm(w)
A late 19th Century Anglo-Indian stag horn and Vizagapatam tea caddy, the hinged lid with carved finial, opening to reveal two lidded compartments each inlaid with ivory panels decorated with flowers and scrolling foliage to the lids and sides, the inside of the caddy lid also inlaid with decorated ivory panels, brass ball feet, (lacking mixing bowl).
An 1831 Pattern General Officer`s mameluke hilted sword, 78.5cm slightly curved blade with clipped back point by Harman, Calcutta, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher and crossed sword and baton within mat etched grounds, the blade retaining most of its original polish, regulation gilt hilt, the crossguard with ball terminals and decorated with scrolls and crossed swords and batons within laurel wreaths, two-piece ivory grips retained by two foliate rivets, contained in its brass scabbard.
An 1831 Pattern General Officer`s mameluke hilted sword, 77cm slightly curved plain blade with clipped back point, regulation gilt hilt, the crossguard with ball terminals and decorated with scrolls and crossed swords and batons within laurel wreaths, two-piece ivory grips retained by two foliate rivets, contained in its brass scabbard.
A Georgian Naval Officer`s dirk by Prosser, London, 22.5cm patinated, flattened diamond section blade with traces of etched decoration, gilt laurel spray crossguard, ring-turned ivory grip, gilt eagle`s head pommel, contained in its copper gilt scabbard engraved with stands of arms and PROSSER CHARRING CROSS LONDON.
A REGENCY MAHOGANY, KINGWOOD AND SATINWOOD CROSSBANDED AND INLAID SOFA TABLE, the rectangular top with twin drop flap sides with canted corners, with satinwood and ebony stringing, in a border with square running wave inlay, all above twin drawers with turned ivory handles and conforming dummy drawers, the drawers with geometric satinwood stringing on shaped legs with a shaped crossrail and downswept legs with brass animal paw cap castors, 36" wide closed. See illustration
* Royal Presentation Sword from HRH Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) to General Sir Dighton Probyn, VC. A General Officer’s pattern mameluke style presentation sword, the 83cm (32ins) curved unfullered blade by Henry Wilkinson of Pall Mall, London, etched on upper side “FROM H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G., G.C.S.I. INDIA 1875-76” and on the other side “TO MAJOR GENERAL SIR DIGHTON PROBYN, KC.S.I., C.B., V.C.” above the arms of the Prince of Wales with his initials AE and beneath those the monogram DMP, the blade numbered on the back 19814, the hilt is of heavy quality cast brass with applied silver devices of the Prince of Wales crest on the front langet and his initials AE on the other, the grips are of ivory fastened by engraved gilt bolts. The scabbard is of plated steel with three ornate cast gilt brass mounts, the upper two mounted with silver devices in the form of the Prince’s arms on the upper side and on the other the badge of the Order of the Star of India. The sword retains its original gilt and red sword knot and a black oil cloth outer carrying case lined with chamois leather. The sword is in excellent general condition: there is some light pitting to the scabbard and three small fixing screws are missing from the scabbard mounts. Although a sword similar to the standard military pattern for a General Officer this one is of superior quality and far more decorative, specially commissioned by the Prince of Wales (later to be King Edward VII) for presentation to Probyn after he had accompanied the Prince on his Royal Tour of India in 1875-76. Dighton Macnaughtan Probyn was born in 1833 and, after early service on the Trans-Indus Frontier he served in the 2nd Punjab Cavalry during the Indian Mutiny. He distinguished himself for gallantry throughout the campaign but especially at the battle of Agra where he led an important cavalry charge. The despatch mentioned “only a few of the gallant deeds of this brave young officer” for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. After assuming command of the cavalry regiment which adopted his name (Probyn’s Horse) he commanded the 1st Sikh Irregular Horse in China in 1860 and was in the Umbeyla Campaign of 1863. His close royal connections continued and Probyn was variously Equerry, Comptroller and Treasurer of the Prince of Wales’ Household and, after the death of Edward VII, Comptroller of the Household for the widowed Queen Alexandra at Sandringham. Mentions of Probyn will be found in Recollections of My Life by Surgeon General Sir Joseph Fayrer [William Blackwood, Edinburgh 1900] who was also in the Prince’s suite on his India tour. Together with Sir Sam Browne they were knighted by the Prince at a Chapter of the Order of the Star of India at Allahabad in March 1876. The appearance of Probyn’s knighthood on the sword indicates that it may have been presented on that occasion or shortly afterwards. His spectacular group of decorations and medals was sold at auction in London in 2005. This unique sword is a magnificent royal token of affection and respect for a gallant soldier whose services have long been recognised in both Britain and the sub-continent. The name of his regiment, Probyn’s Horse, still survives in the title of the senior cavalry regiment in the present day Army of Pakistan. (1)
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