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A pair of ivory figures of immortals riding a dog of Fo, or deer, the man holding a basket of flowers, the woman with a large lotus flower on her shoulder, affixed hardwood stands, 25cm h overall, early 20th c (see illustration) ++ Some accretion of dust with time and the odd minor crack but of fine quality and free from serious faults, no restoration
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An ivory pierced circular box and cover, the sides carved with trailing foliage, the cover with a farmer and other figures on an intricate diaper fretwork ground, 6cm h, 10cm diam, late 19th c, ebonised stand and glass dome (see illustration) ++ In fine condition, having been protected from the effects of dust and sharp changes in humidity by the glass dome
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An Anglo Indian teapot, of melon shape with leaf capped handle and spout and flower finial, 16cm h, by Hamilton & Co of Calcutta, mid 19th c, 37ozs (see illustration) ++ Very minor solder repair to two points on the sharpest edges of the shoulder but a well made teapot of heavy gauge, the lower joint of the handle detached through damage to the ivory grommet, the marks good
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A late 18th/early 19th century vellum chessboard painted with specimen flowers on black and white squares and later mounted in glazed brass by Alphonse Giroux 37 x 53cm together with a red and white ivory chess set the kings 7.5cm high The vellum was reputably painted by a Napoleonic prisoner of war
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A Schoenau & Hoffmeister bisque socket-head doll, with a long blond wig, sleeping blue glass eyes and an open mouth with four upper teeth, on a ball-jointed composition body with moveable wrists, the head impressed 'S PB H / 3o', 28cm high; wearing original ivory satin dress, white cotton under-garments, socks and shoes.
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A late 19th century tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl and stained ivory parasol handle; a late 19th century ivory parasol handle set with pale green glass stones; a mother-of-pearl parasol handle finial; a carved ivory fork and matching spoon; an ivorine aide memoire; and a celluloid greetings card with an applied floral spray, (6).
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An interesting group of metallic and coloured laces braids 18th-20th centuries including twelve cardboard panels applied with assorted braid samples from the 17th-19th centuries; a panel of 18th century silver bobbin lace 20 by 187cm; bolts of petrol blue and brown machine lace from 1900-1930; gold and ivory “blonde” lace c.1840; a superb fragment of 1740s crimped silver lace and many others (qty)
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An embroidered satin floral picture by Maria Roberts English circa 1710-30 the ivory silk ground worked in long and short stitch French knot with a basket of blooms including parrot tulip lilies carnations on an embroidered green stand worked in red silks with two further names possibly Anna Sudy within original shaped walnut veneered frame 91cm 36in high
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A fine and rare Schiaparelli bias-cut brocaded satin gown 1936 labelled Schiaparelli London the complicated bodice with zig-zag seaming to the shoulders and V-neckline culminating in a bow the rear bodice with panels of brocade forming a V-formation to the waist where a tri-angle of brocaded satin is inset irregular ruching to the front hips large ivorine zip fastener to one side and metal zips to the long tapering sleeves the skirt flaring from the knee with large bias cut godets of brocade the satin woven with delicate silver scrolling buds which are cut to follow the contours of the body bust 86cm 34in; together with a cloth of silver train (2) Provenance: Lady Clark of Saltwood. It is probable that this gown was worn to attend the coronation of King George IV. The complex clever and dramatic cutting of the gown and the very modern celluloid zip fastener are juxtaposed with the traditional silver/gilt/ivory brocade and of this classic and elegant court gown which cleverly makes it both cutting edge and traditional in one fell swoop.
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A Pierre Balmain navy cloque silk evening gown and matching coat circa 1958-60 labelled Pierre Balmain Paris the simple sleeveless gown with high waistline bust 98cm 38in the coat lined in ivory satin; together with a Balmain lavender linen tailored summer coat chest 92cm 36in ; and an interesting Jean Desses steel-grey slubbed silk cocktail gown with unusual strap arrangement labelled and numbered 2446 bust 96cm 38in (4)
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A group of ivory satin garments 1960s-early 70s mainly un-labelled comprising: Duchesse satin full length gown with bows to the waist; an elaborately beaded Dior London bustier smothered in facetted black beads pastes and pearlised pendants; a pair of wide flared trousers with turn-ups; a single breasted jacket bearing Dior Modle Original label; an un-labelled jacket with wide lapels and slotted belt with a photograph of Miss Caron wearing it reproduced in the Daily Express in 1960; and a purple moire sash (7)
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An Yves Saint Laurent ivory crpe cocktail gown circa 1966 labelled and numbered 09859 the bodice edged and attached to the front of the skirt with black petersham ribbons fastening with hooks at the rear leaving the lower back exposed bust 81cm 32in waist 61cm 24in; together with an image of Miss Caron wearing the gown (2)
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Marc Bohan for Christian Dior-London a pair of sequinned salopette 1969 bearing London Boutique label and numbered 52004 the ivory organza ground covered with a shimmer of silver sequins embroidery and crystal beads with simple cross-over straps and wide legs bust approx 86cm 34in; together with an image of Miss Caron wearing the outfit in 1969 when she presented the Golden Globe award to Steve McQueen (2) Although this piece bears a boutique label-it was specially commissioned by Miss Caron and made by Marc Bohan for her wear at the Oscars and is a unique piece.
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A short formal cocktail gown worn by Diana Princess of Wales designed by Belville Sassoon & Lorcan Mullany June 1991 labelled Belville Sassoon Lorcan Mullany Made in England the wide neckline cut to reveal the neck and shoulders with formal ivory satin collar and cuffs simple ribbon bow the fitted black satin bodice with tulle overlay covered in sequinned scrolls above soft velvet skirt paste studded buttons bust 86cm 34in waist 66cm 26in; together with letters of provenance copy of Christies auction receipt and images of the Princess wearing the gown (qty) Provenance: Lot 4 from the Christies Auction of Dresses from the Collection of Diana Princess of Wales 25 June 1997 lot 4
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Spanish tortoiseshell, bone and ebonised walnut framed mirror, 19th Century, the rectangular plate with a bevelled glass bordered with a band of tortoiseshell and ivory inlays forming running hares, dogs, ducks and grotesque faces within chequered line inlays on an ebonised ogee moulded border, 92cm x 122cm
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A FINE FRENCH PRISONER OF WAR IVORY MODEL OF A 90 GUN SHIP OF THE LINE having pin planked hull with open gun ports and brass cannon, detailed gallery to stern, planked decks and standing rigging, standing on an octagonal straw work base, within an octagonal gilt frame glass case, 19cm length (16cm x 23.3cm x 12cm case dimension).
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A FINE EARLY 19TH CENTURY BOXWOOD AND IVORY MODEL OF THE THIRD RATE 74-GUN H.M.S. MARS the plank and pinned hull with open gun ports and brass cannon, carved detailing to stern and hand painted figure head, with fine deck detailing and armaments and bound masts with standing rigging, seated within a waterline display stand with skiffs to starboard within a mahogany and ebony parquetry case and further enhanced by an oil on panel harbour scene panorama, the case with label marked 'H.M.S. Hunter', 60cm length (58.5cm x 71cm x 26cm case dimensions). * This model is most probably the fifth vessel to be named Mars, constructed at Deptford in 1794. Taking part in the early French Revolution she was assigned to the Channel Fleet and under Captain Alexander Hood was prominent in the Spithead Mutiny in 1797. In 1798 she fought a famous single ship dual with the newly commissioned French ship Hercule, during which she lost 31 crew including Captain Hood, against the French loss of over 300. At Trafalgar, Mars sailed in the column led by Admiral Collingwood and was heavily damaged by French and Spanish cannons, with 25 crew killed including her Captain George Duff. Afterwards, she served in the Baltic Sea and off the coast of Portugal, before being de-commissioned and hulked at Portsmouth in 1813.
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