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Lot 24
An early Victorian bow front tortoiseshell tea caddy, with two internal lidded compartments, on ball feet, height 17cm, width 18.5cm.Provenance:Alan Bennett (1930-2021) was an enormously respected, Cornwall-based antiques dealer.Alan Bennett started working in the antiques trade in the early 1950s for Parker’s of Blackheath before joining Harrod's Antiques Department. He moved to Cornwall in 1954 and opened his own shop, gradually expanding and offering one of the largest selections of antiques in Cornwall. He was assisted in the business by his wife Winifred, son Justin, and a team of restorers. He retired in April 2007.He was a man of refined manners, always impeccably dressed and he bought pretty, elegant things across the board, Dresden china and pierced silver Bon-Bon baskets but also brightly coloured Staffordshire figures, although it was the furniture that really fed his passion and he specialised in good quality Georgian and later furniture.David Lay reminiscences: "He would sit in the front row bidding with awesome discretion. Nothing as vulgar as a nod or wink. His demeanour told me he was bidding but of course, I knew his taste. I knew when he “should” be bidding. Often Winifred would view with Alan, the perfect couple.Happy memories of a different age. "Through his 50 years in the trade, he amassed an eclectic collection of very good quality art and antiques, many of which we are delighted to be offering here at Lays Auctions across various sales.Condition report: The hinges have been broken off and crudely repaired in the past. There is a chip to the tortoiseshell on the domed lid. The shell on the compartment lids is chipped on the corners. One of the ivory knobs is a replacement. See extra images.
Lot 3192
A Heal's Arts & Crafts limed oak low bedroom chest with an arrangment of five drawers, width 106cm, together with a pair of matching bedside chests with two drawers, width 32cm, each with ivory retailers labels (3)Condition report: The bedroom chest with considerable staining to the top, all joints firm and solid dimensions height 45cm width 106.5cm depth 51cm. The bedside chests with staining and evidence of worm, dimensions height 51.5cm width 32cm depth 45.5cm. Extra images on David Lay website.
Lot 183
A late 19th century Canton ivory fan within an ivory case, together with a small ivory handled sealCondition report: There is loss and damage to the box including cracking, loss of a short side, and replacement of the other short side. Fading to the slik painitng on the inside of the box. The seal has fracture lines on the handle and collection of dirt. The ivory tassel for the fan is serperate but provided. Loss to some of the faces on the silk fan and slight fading to colour and decoration. Slight creasemarks in the fan at the folds which has removed the paint and casued slight tears at the top. Very minor chipping to the relief carved ivory decoration. 27.6cm long
Lot 207a
A collection of jewellery and sundries, including two mourning rings stamped '15CT' gross weight 6.8g, a hallmarked 9ct gold watch head approximately 18.4g, a locket tested as 9ct gold weight 5.2g, an agate memorial brooch/pendant, a foil backed paste fob, and two Ivory fansCondition report: One claw brooch withdrawnFirst and last leaf on the first fan have come away, the ribbon worn through. Wear and discolouration commensurate with age and use. Second fan has the same issue with its leaves. Furthermore, some minor breakages to the fretting on the leaves. Cracks on two of the leaves just below the ribbon. Wear and discolouration commensurate with age and use
Lot 317
Chess. A 19th-century Chinese export ivory chess set, comprising 32 pieces, one side stained red the other natural, the king's 9cm high, the pawn's 5.5cm, the natural pieces with a king and queen (probably George III and Queen Charlotte) the red with a Chinese Emporer and Empress, some loss throughout and due to the fragility some pieces would benefit from restoration, contained in an associated Victorian satin walnut box, the lid inset with beige velvet printed 'Album' under glass, 12cm high x 29cm wide x 19.5cm deep Qty: (1)
Lot 318
Chess. A Victorian Jacques 'Staunton' pattern ivory chess set circa 1880, one side stained red the other natural, the kings 7.5cm, the pawns 3.5cm, some pieces stamped Jacques London and others with green registration mark label, contained in original Gothic papier-mâché Cartonpierre box, with tooled leather and violet velvet lining, 10cm high x 21cm wide x 15cm deep Qty: (1)Footnote: Please note one red pawn is missing.
Lot 357
Tunbridge Ware. A Victorian Tunbridge Ware box by T Barton, the lid inset with a pin cushion, the base with original trade label, 7cm high x 15cm wide x 10cm deep, together with a collection of miscellaneous items including a George III tortoiseshell etui of tapered, inlaid in silver retaining one bottle, 6.5cm long, a gold painted porcelain cup and saucer with a profile of Napoleon in relief, the cup in the 'Josephine' style with elegant handle, rubbing to the gildings and no marks, cup 13.5cm high, saucer 16cm diameter, a Japanese carved ivory ball, Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese carved horn lion, 17cm long and other items Qty: (small box )
Lot 470
Anglo Indian. An 18th century Vizagapatam ivory table bureau, the hinged fall enclosing one long drawer beneath pigeon holes flanked by three drawers, a deep drawer beneath cedar lined with compartments, the whole piece profusely engraved and infilled in black with foliate scrolls, the accompanying mirror of later origin and converted to a dressing table stand, some damage throughout, several loose pieces and other small losses, replacement lock and restoration required, 81 cm high x 53 cm wide x 25 cm deep Qty: (1)
Lot 478
Games Box. A 19th-century Anglo-Indian games box, the ivory and tortoiseshell box richly decorated with pierced and engraved scroll decoration and playing cards to the corners, the domed hinged lid enclosing 8 circular ivory gaming counters and 6 rectangular, engraved with symbolic figures and all contained in four recessed holders, a fine example in good condition, 4cm high x 9.5cm wide x 9cm deep, with keyQty: (1)
Lot 540
Carter (Howard). A pair of curtains made of Pansies fabric, designed for Heals, 1962, pair of screen-printed cotton curtains, with large pattern of pansies printed in shades of yellow with touches of blue, green, and brown, on a white ground, each with an off-centre vertical join, rufflette tape to top edge, remaining edges machine-hemmed, each drop 199cm (78.5ins), width 164cm (64.5ins), together with:Day (Lucienne), A large pair of curtains made of Riga fabric, designed for Heals, 1961, pair of screen-printed linen curtains, with stripes of varying colours (some with marbled effect) on an acid yellow ground, each with a central vertical join, lined with light beige cotton twill, double row of cord gathering to top edge, with brass hooks attached with stitching, remaining edges machine-stitched, hems weighted, side edges faded, drop 194cm (76.5ins), width 237.5cm (93.5ins)Reich (Tibor), Three curtains made of Jessica fabric (design 307), 3 curtains of screen-printed cotton, depicting rows of flowers, in red, green, blue, white, and black, on a royal blue ground, lined with ivory cotton, rufflette tape to top edge, sides seams stitched by machine, lower hem hand-stitched to 2 curtains (1 with loss of stitching), the other left unstitched, some side edges faded and with occasional minor wear, drop 151cm (55.5ins), width 115.5cm (45.5ins), and an unused length of Tintagel fabric designed by Francis Price, screenprinted cotton, depicting knights jousting, selvedges to sides, other edges raw, 211 x 125cm (83 x 49.25ins)Qty: (8)
Lot 569
Fans. A large Brussels lace wedding fan, Duvelleroy, circa 1890, folding fan of cream hand-made Brussels Duchesse bobbin lace, mounted on ivory sticks, 37cm (14.5ins), housed in original cardboard box, with maker's label inside lid, together withA monogrammed feather fan, circa 1900, folding fan of brown feathers flecked with white (from a raptor, possibly an eagle), mounted on faux tortoiseshell sticks, upper guard stick with mounted metal monogram 'CO' surmounted by a coronet with 7 pearls on stalks, embellished with a brown tassel incorporating a plaited closure loop, 39cm (15.25ins), and a French folding fan with chromolithographed cream silk leaf depicting a young lady on a swing attended by 2 young gentlemen, signed 'A. Laurence', lightly foxed, mounted on pierced bone sticks, rear guard stick with horizontal break, 30cm (11.75ins) Qty: (3)
Lot 574
Handkerchiefs. A large collection of printed handkerchiefs and scarves, 20th century, printed (and a few embroidered) on silk, cotton, rayon, etc., comprising: 13 map-related (mostly souvenirs), including a WWII Escape Map entitled Western Pacific, circa 1940, a few small marks, but otherwise in very good condition; 9 with a military theme, including one with musical score for 'It's a long way to Tipperary'; 10 sporting, including 'Brown Jack' horse racing scarf, and a 1956 Melbourne Olympics commemorative scarf (a few faint marks and hem to one edge slightly frayed); 16 royalty or patriotic handkerchiefs and scarves, including London landmarks, Union Jacks, 1937 and 1953 coronations, 1951 Festival of Britain, and approximately 54 others including souvenir, animals, François Durieux, etc., various sizes, mostly in good condition, together with a 1930s pink velvet evening bag with metal clasp and chain handle, pink silk lining edged with gold metal lace, containing 2 handkerchiefs, one of ivory silk edged with hand-made lace, together with a folder of ephemera, including correspondence, pertaining to the collectionQty: (approximately 100)Footnote: Provenance: Residual items from the estate of Brenda Barnard, owner of 'The Siddons Scarf Collection' which was donated to Leicestershire County Museum Service.
Lot 310
A STAG ANTLER LION-HILTED DAGGERIndia, Mughal or Deccan, 16th-17th century (the hilt) and 19th century (the blade and mounting). The hilt boldly carved in the form of a lion with a fierce expression, the mouth agape revealing sharp teeth, the eyes with dark-inlaid pupils, the wavy fur finely incised. The gilt metal fittings with beaded, open worked floral decoration and neatly inset semi-precious stones.Provenance: French trade.Condition: Good condition with minor wear and traces of use. The hilt with age cracks and small old repairs to both ears as well as a fine, golden-brown patina overall.Weight: 549.3 g (total)Dimensions: Length 11 cm (the hilt), 45 cm (the blade), and 65.5 cm (total)The floral-decorated silk brocade scabbard further fitted with a gilt metal coat-of-arms bearing a shield surmounted by a five-pointed crown flanked by a lion and elephant above a ribbon with raised Devanagari inscription. The straight blade of triangular section.Auction result comparison: Compare a related ivory dagger handle in the form of a lion, 12.3 cm high, dated late 17th century and attributed to Deccan, at Christie's New York in Indian and South East Asian Art on 21 March 2007, lot 387, sold for USD 15,600. Compare a related Mughal marine-ivory-hilted dagger with a ram's head, dated to the 17th century, at Sotheby's London in The Sven Gahlin Collection on 6 October 2015, lot 142, sold for GBP 20,000.
Lot 184
A DEHUA 'CRAB AND LOTUS' WASHER AND WATERDROPPER, EARLIER QING DYNASTYChina, 17th-18th century. Well potted as a lotus leaf borne on an elegantly curved stalk forming the spout of the waterdropper, of lobed form and supported on three short feet, the interior with a small crab. Covered overall with a soft glaze of ivory tone.Provenance: Collection of Erik Dons, thence by descent. Erik Dons (1915-2002) was a Norwegian diplomat. He served as ambassador to Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines from 1956 to 1959, and to the People's Republic of China from 1959 to 1964. He wrote two books, Norsk statsborgerrett (1947) and FN i arbeid (1949).Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and firing irregularities, some tiny frits to the rim.Weight: 78.8 gDimensions: Length 8.7 cmLiterature comparison: Compare a closely related example illustrated in Dehua Wares Collected by the Palace Museum II, Beijing, 2016, p. 542, no. 248. 清初德化"連中三甲"水注中國，十七至十八世紀。呈像牙白釉。水注作一蟹趴於一荷葉之狀。蟹塑造得形象逼真。漏斗形水口置於蟹的身後與蟹身內部相通，以便注水和儲水，而以荷葉的莖乾為流，用以出水。來源：Erik Dons收藏，保存至今。Erik Dons (1915-2002) 曾是挪威外交官。 他於 1956 年至 1959 年擔任泰國、印度尼西亞和菲律賓大使，並於 1959 年至 1964 年擔任駐華大使。他寫了兩本書，為Norsk statsborgerrett (1947) 和 FN i arbeid (1949)。品相：狀況極好，輕微磨損和燒製瑕疵，邊緣有一些微小的熔塊。 重量：78.8 克 尺寸：長8.7 厘米
Lot 182
AN IVORY-GLAZED BALUSTER VASE, 17TH CENTURYChina. Finely potted with a baluster body rising from a short, rounded foot to a tall trumpet neck with a galleried rim, applied overall in a finely crackled glaze of ivory-white tone save for the unglazed foot rim.Provenance: From a noted Hungarian private collection, acquired from a German collector.Condition: Very good condition with only minor wear and firing irregularities.Weight: 2,586 g Dimensions: Height 34.5 cm十七世紀象牙色釉賞瓶中國，直唇，瓶口外撇，長頸，豐肩，圓腹下收，平足外撇，通體施象牙白色釉，開片，底足露胎。來源：匈牙利知名私人收藏，購於一位德國藏家處。 品相：狀況極好，只有輕微磨損和燒製瑕疵。 重量: 2,586 克 尺寸：高 34.5 厘米
Lot 244
A YIXING POTTERY 'LOTUS AND FROG' TEAPOT, LATE QING TO REPUBLICChina, 1850-1949. Delicately potted as a large lotus leaf with a short stem to the base. The handle formed by two curled lotus stems terminating in blossoms to either side. The similarly modeled cover with a handle in the form of a stem and surmounted by a frog. The interior with a strainer and covered in a finely crackled ivory-white Guan type glaze.Inscriptions: To one side with a signature within an oval reserve. Provenance: From a private collection in New York, USA.Condition: Good condition with minor old traces of use and some wear, which may partially have been skillfully simulated by the potter. Minimal firing irregularities, as well as few minuscule nicks, minor chips, and small losses.Weight: 187.0 g Dimensions: Length 16.5 cm (spout to handle)Expert's note: Reputedly, the subject of 'lotus and frog' in Yixing pottery originally goes back to Chen Mingyuan, one of the most famous and versatile Yixing potters, who was active during the Kangxi/Yongzheng periods (1662-1735). His works included teapots and articles for the scholar's table, many simulating objects from nature such as those in the K.S. Lo Collection, illustrated in The Art of the Yixing Potter, Hong Kong Museum of Art, 1990, pages 139-142.Auction result comparison: Compare a related Yixing teapot and cover by Chen Mingyuan, also with lotus and frog, at Bonhams Hong Kong in Masterpieces of Yixing Stoneware from the Mr and Mrs Jimmy Sha Collection on 24 November 2013, lot 109, bought-in at an estimate of HKD 2,300,000-3,300,000.清末民初宜興青蛙荷花茶壺 中國，1850-1949年。精緻捏塑大荷葉茶壺，兩個捲曲的葉莖為執柄，一側一片荷葉另一側一朵荷花。荷葉形壺蓋帶有蓋鈕，壺蓋上有一隻青蛙。壺嘴內有過濾器，覆蓋著象牙色釉，釉面開片。 款識：茶壺執柄一側下方有一橢圓形章。 來源：美國紐約私人收藏。 品相：狀況良好，有輕微舊時使用痕跡和一些磨損。 有輕微燒製不規則性，以及輕微磕損和小缺損。 重量：187.0 克 尺寸：長16.5 厘米 (壺嘴至執柄) 拍賣結果：比較一件相近陳明遠製荷花青蛙宜興茶壺，見香港邦翰思Masterpieces of Yixing Stoneware from the Mr and Mrs Jimmy Sha Collection 2013年11月24日lot 109, 估價HKD 2,300,000-3,300,000。
Lot 183
A DEHUA PORCELAIN CENSER WITH MARK, LATE MING DYNASTYChina, 17th century. In the form of an archaic bronze ding with curved sides, supported on three straight cylindrical feet and rising to a short neck with everted rim and upright loop handles, covered overall in a thick, creamy white glaze with a distinct ivory tone. The base impressed with a four-character mark.Inscriptions: 'Lin Shi Zi Xin'.Provenance: From a Portuguese private collection. Robert Bradlow Fine Art, 8 July 2019, Oxfordhsire, United Kingdom. A Brooklyn private collection, New York, USA, acquired from the above. A copy of an invoice from Robert Bradlow Fine Art, dated 8 July 2019, stating a sales price of GBP 3,300 (ca. EUR 3,970) is accompanying this lot. Condition: Superb condition with little wear, some manufacturing flaws such as dark spots.Weight: 184.6 gDimensions: Height 8.4 cm. Diameter 7.2 cm.Auction result comparison: Compare a related dehua tripod censer, of slightly larger size (11.3 cm), dated to the 17th century, at Sotheby's New York in Fine Chinese Ceramics And Works Of Art on 11 September 2012, lot 33, sold for USD 12,500. 13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU. 明末德化窯雙耳三足爐中國，十七世紀。仿商周青銅鼎，平口出沿，口沿上置方形沖天耳，盆腹，下承足，白釉色澤光潤明亮，底部四字款。 款識: 林氏之信來源：葡萄牙私人收藏；英國牛津郡Robert Bradlow Fine Art藝廊, 2019年7月8日；美國紐約布魯克林私人收藏，購於上述藝廊。隨附一份Robert Bradlow Fine Art藝廊的發票副本，日期爲2019年7月8日，以及價格爲GBP 3,300 (約 EUR 3,970) 。 品相：狀況極佳，輕微磨損，一些製造瑕疵，如黑點。重量：184.6 克 尺寸：高8.4 厘米；直徑 7.2 厘米 拍賣結果比較：比較一件相近的十七世紀德化窯三足爐，尺寸稍大 (11.3 厘米)，見紐約蘇富比Fine Chinese Ceramics And Works Of Art 2012年9月11日 lot 33, 售價USD 12,500。
Lot 91
A CARVED CYLINDRICAL JADE BEAD, LIANGZHU CULTUREChina, circa 3300-2200 BC. The tubular bead is carved in form of a cylinder with two finely incised masks, each with slightly raised features, including round eyes incised within ovals joined by a wide bridge above a short bar-shaped mouth, a channel drilled from both ends. The opaque stone is covered extensively with white alteration, lustrous and ivory-white in color, with ochre suffusions.Provenance: From a private estate in New York City, USA.Condition: Good condition with ancient wear, one small chip on the top and at the bottom edge possibly smoothened, small nicks here and there. The stone with calcifications, weathering, and natural fissures, some of which have developed into small hairline cracks over time. Fine, naturally grown patina.Weight: 22.4 gDimensions: Length 3.2 cmMany beads of all sizes have been found in Liangzhu tombs, and a large number of them are decorated with faces, often arranged on two tiers.Literature comparison: Two closely related beads in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, are illustrated in Neolithic Jades in the Collection of the National Palace Museum, Taipei, 1992, pls 26, 27. Two in the Simon Kwan collection were included in the exhibition Chinese Archaic Jades from the Kwan Collection, Art Gallery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1994, cat. no 47. A pair is in the British Museum, London, illustrated in Jessica Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, London, 1995, pl. 5:11. Also compare a related Liangzhu cong-form jade bead, dated to 3300-2250 BC, at J. J. Lally & Co., New York, in Ancient Chinese Jade, March 2018, No. 45.Auction result comparison: Compare a related Liangzhu cylindrical-form jade bead, at Sotheby's Hong Kong in Jade: The Zhirouzhai Collection on 7 October 2008, lot 2377, sold for HKD 68,750. 良渚文化獸面紋玉珠中國，公元前約3300-2200 年。管狀珠子成圓柱形，獸面紋，圓形大眼睛，嘴部浮雕。不透明的玉料覆蓋著白色的鈣化，有光澤和象牙白色，並帶有赭色。來源：美國紐約私人收藏。 品相：狀況良好，磨損，頂部和底部邊緣有一個小刻痕，多處小刻痕。 鈣化、風化和天然裂縫的玉料，隨著時間的推移，其中一些已經發展成細小的裂縫。包漿自然細膩。重量：22.4 克 尺寸：長3.2 厘米 拍賣結果比較：比較一件相近的良渚文化圓柱形玉珠，見香港蘇富比Jade: The Zhirouzhai Collection 2008年10月7日 lot 2377, 售價HKD 68,750。
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