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A fine Christening layette, second half 18th century, comprising: quilted satin layette basket lining, quilted christening cushion, cream satin robe, with box pleated sacque-back, edged in cream fly braid, matching detached flounce and tassels; a plain ivory satin bearing cloth; four plain fustian vests; seven fine lawn shirts with hollie-point inserted shoulder panels, assorted Mechlin and needlepoint lace trim to the collar and pleated sleeves, nine matching caps; six tri-angular coifs similarly trimmed; six similarly trimmed panels; swaddling bands and a quilted linen cradle cover, (qty)
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An interesting group of purses 17th-early 19th century, comprising: draw-string purse English, second half 17th century, with silver thread embroidered ground, silk flowerheads, lined in leather, 13 by 12cm; another mitre-shaped probably French c.1690; a third of ivory silk with satin-stitched blooms c.1730-50; and an unusual woven fibre reticule c.1820, 26cm long, (4) This lot is the Property of the Settled Chattels Fund, owned by the Trustees of the 6th Baron de Saumarez Will Trust, removed from Shrublands Park, Suffolk.
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Two carriage parasols and two fans, circa 1860, the first with tan silk canopy, elaborate ivory finial and grip carved with wheatears; the other with black Chantilly lace canopy, ivory grip carved with roses; a French 1780s painted silk fan and a Cantonese fan with painted feathered leaf and pierced ivory sticks and guards, various sizes, (4)
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A rare ivory satin doublet and breeches worn by Sir James Saumarez to the coronation of King George IV, 1821, the Elizabethan style doublet and trunk hose trimmed with silver braid, the shoulder lining inscribed in pencil 'Saumarez', a paper label to the breeches 'Sir James Saumarez'; with pair of white kid leather ankle boots with crimson satin tops, trimmed with rosettes, the soles bearing remains of the inked name, (4) Provenance James Saumarez, Lord de Saumarez, Admiral, (1757-1836), third son of Matthew Saumarez of Guernsey. At the age of thirteen he began his illustrious naval career, serving initially in the Mediterranean and The Levant. He joined the 'Bristol' of 58 guns which sailed to North America under Captain Peter Parker and took part in the disastrous attack on Fort Sullivan in 1776. This was to be the first of many sea battles in which he was involved, as a youth serving in both the 'Victory' and the 'Fortitude.' In 1781 he became Commander of his own vessel and gained acclaim for his seamanship and courage, engaging the French in numerous battles. One of his most memorable actions was at Cadiz in 1801 where he destroyed two Spanish three deckers, captured a French two-decker and drove the rest of the enemy ships into headlong rout into Cadiz.
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The Mantle of the Order of the Bath, circa 1821, (Knight Grand Cross, Military Division), comprising a gold sequinned cross upon silver sequinned rays, with embroidered silk laurel wreath, with Ich Dien below, the centre with three gold purl wire Imperial crowns within a circle, gules inscribed, 'Tria Juncta in Uno' red velvet band, tall stand collar lined in ivory silk
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Robes for an Esquire and other court robes, circa 1821, comprising: ivory satin jacket and breeches trimmed with pinked satin and crimson rosettes, lined with wool, crimson satin surcoat with separate sleeves; pair of pink silk shoes the soles possibly inscribed 'Capn Pigett'; pair of crimson silk stockings; a crimson taffeta surcoat and two pairs of crimson taffeta breeches, (12)
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A black velvet tailcoat and matching breeches, circa 1790, lined in black wool, with tall stand collar, plain black buttons the breast applied with large tinsel braid star; together with a dark brown voided velvet court coat c.1790 applied with early 18th century embroidery; a pair of plain black satin breeches and striped ivory satin breeches, (5)
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VICTORIAN MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS, the rectangular break-front top over a conforming case with two short over three long cockbeaded graduated drawers each with mahogany pull centred by an ivory bead, all flanked by spirally reeded quarter columns and raised on faceted bun feet. 125cm x 108cm x 49cm.
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A George III Mahogany and Satinwood line inlaid Sarcophagus shaped Tea Caddy the rising lid revealing two compartments and central glass mixing bowl, Ivory. lock escutcheon, side lionmask ring handles and brass ball and claw feet (Note: the underside of one lid is inscribed 1816 Made by Thos. Harris) one hinge missing and veneer damaged 32cm wide.
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A Silver-plated Samovar set, Duvinina and Company, circa 1900, comprising: a large inverted pear-shaped samovar with fluted body, on circular base and foliate feet, double C-scroll handles; a teapot of similar form with foliate capped spout with ivory hande finial; a two-handled sugar-basin; a milk-jug and a shaped oblong samovar tray; and including a large silver-plated oblong tea tray with cast foliate border and engraved foliate centre, all marked with an unidentified crest of an untitled nobleman, height of samovar: 50cm., 19.75in
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A group of six pencils and other writing implements, spare leads, seals and pen nibs, a rectangular Indian wooden box, with carved decoration, an oval wooden paperweight, inlaid with an ivory elephant, a pink enamelled shell shaped dish, a desk seal, a pencil case, three enamelled badges, a tie pin bar and a neckchain.
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