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Lot 708
A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN KINDJAL WITH WALRUS IVORY GRIP, the 30cm tapering blade etched and dated 1896, the characteristic walrus ivory grip with two foliate white metal roundels and spike terminal, the dagger contained in a steel mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated in silver damascene, overall length 44.5cm.
Lot 151
Y A BRASS-BOUND MAHOGANY CASED TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETERTHOMAS HEWITT, LONDON, MID 19th CENTURYThe four pillar full-plate single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, split bimetallic balance with cylindrical compensation weights, helical balance spring and diamond endstone, the backplate signed engraved with M.O.D. broad arrow mark, the 3.75 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands, subsidiary seconds and power reserve dials, and inscribed Thomas, Hewitt, MAKER TO THE ADMIRALTY, London, No 1366 over additional M.O.D. broad arrow to centre, set in a lacquered brass bowl with screw-down bezel mounted within pivoted gimbals with locking screw and typsy key, the mahogany three-tier case with vacant nameplate to top surface, brass-capped upper corners and push button clasp for the top tier, above inset ivory panel inscribed HEWITT, 1366, 2 DAYS to the middle tier incorporating inset brass reinforcements to angles, the bottom tier with brass key escutcheon, conforming brass-bound angles and recessed hinged side carrying handles.The box 19cm (7.5ins) high, 18cm (7ins) square. Thomas Hewitt is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London 1832-44 then in partnership with his son 1851-75. The movement of the current lot can be closely compared to that of a chronometer by Charles Frodsham, London which was sold in these rooms on 24th June 2020 (lot 87) for £7,000 hammer.Condition Report: Movement appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration and is in clean working condition. The dial is in fine clean condition with only one or two tiny spots of tarnishing. The brass bowl and gimbal fittings appear all-original and are in fine clean condition with minimal wear/spotting to the lacquered finishes. The box again appears all original and is free from significant defects with damage limited to very minor age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear.Timepiece has original typsy winder but no box key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 186
A RARE CHINESE GILT BRASS MINIATURE TABLE CLOCK WITH ROCKING FIGURE AUTOMATONUNSIGNED, PROBABLY GUANGZHUO WORKSHOPS, EARLY TO MID 19th CENTURYThe four knopped-pillar twin chain fusee back-winding bell striking movement with plates measuring 4.25 by 3.5 inches, Knife-edge pivoted verge escapement regulated by short disc bob pendulum and fitted with foliate motif engraved backcock apron, the backplate finely engraved with a central oval panel containing Prince-of-Wales feathers issuing from a coronet onto vertically hatched background, within a field of symmetrical Neo-Classical inspired leafy scrollwork bordered a slender wavy band, the 4.25 by 6.25 inch arched gilt brass dial applied with convex fired white enamel hour disc with minute band divided into fifths and Arabic fifteen minutes to outer track, with pierced gilt brass hands and chased gilt rosette-and-scroll pierced spandrels beneath arch painted in tones of red, blue, cream and brown with a figure of Chronos rocking with the motion of the pendulum between two trees within a European inspired lakeland landscape, the arched fire-gilded brass case with lobed orb finial to the ogee-shaped canopy superstructure applied with leafy scroll-chased mounts between beaded borders, the front with bead decorated hinged arched glazed brass door beneath shell-centred crest issuing leafy trails and pendant husks continuing down the front edges to flank the dial aperture, the sides with symmetrical scroll-cast mounts over oval fretwork panels each pierced and chased with blooming foliage within surround of repeating lappet-leaves decorated with further scrolling motifs to upper and lower margins, over swollen base sections applied with delicate pierced and chased fretwork mounts, the rear matching the front and raised on four leaf cast and chased scroll feet onto a fixed brass-topped hardwood plinth base applied with acanthus cast ogee moulding and with squat bracket feet.39cm (15.5ins) high, 22cm (8.625ins) wide, 15,5cm (6.125ins) deep. The Chinese pre-occupation with mechanical timepieces can trace its roots back to the Court of the Wanli emperor who received as a gift two timepieces from the Jesuit priest Matteo Ricci in 1601. During the 18th century (from Kangxi reign onwards) exotic musical automaton timepieces became highly desirable and thus a very important commodity with regards to maintaining healthy trade relations between London and the Chinese Court. By the time of the reign of the Qianlong emperor such examples of the clockmaking art had become so fashionable that they were often traded as gifts to eminent officials and wealthy merchants as well as the Court itself.Mechanical clocks also had a symbolic purpose to the emperor signifying the ability to master the time and the calendar. As such they cemented his position as the Son of Heaven of having divine powers and the ability to control the transcendence of time in the Universe. Clocks were also valued for their practical applications and symbolised the smooth running of the emperor's administration through efficient time management. This significance is perfectly illustrated by a poem composed by the Kangxi emperor entitled 'The Chanting of the Chiming Clock' which translates as: Methods originating from the West taught us with a keen heart.Wheels circle on a quarterly basis, hands move according to minutes.Dawn needs not to ne announced, golden clock reports in advanceWork hard on government affairs in the morning, memorials are never completed in a late manner The Qianlong emperor's interest in the clockmaking art led to the expansion of the imperial workshops employing both Chinese and European clockmakers. These skilled artisans were given unrivalled access to the finest raw materials available at the time including gold, jade, ivory and gemstones. The first references to the imperial workshops making mechanical timepieces can be found during the Yongzheng period from records dating to 1723. Local workshops established in Guangzhou, Yangzhou and Beijing produced timepieces based on European (mostly English) models but with re-worked details to cater for the domestic Chinese market. Testament to the quality of Chinese clocks made in Guangzhou is represented by the fact that the Qainlong Emperor received examples as imperial tribute and went on to amass a huge collection with 3,431 timepieces on display within the imperial palace complex at one time (see Moments of Eternity: Timepieces Collection from the Palace Museum exhibition catalogue, Macao, 2004, pages 448-49).The current lot draws on European models for its form and the engraving to the backplate very closely resembles English work as illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on page 363 (Figure 20.7). The painting to the scene in the arch however is typical of Chinese work with details strongly delineated and executed in a bold palette of colours. The movement winding from the back also reflects Chinese preference for dials not to be interrupted by the presence of winding holes. The mounts show a high degree of hand finishing/chiselling, and the clock is particularly attractive due to its relatively small proportions.
Lot 23
A JAPANNED AND LACQUERED BRASS FORTIN-PATTERN LABORATORY/STATION MERCURY STICK BAROMETERNEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 20th CENTURYThe instrument with slender cylindrical case with the upper section fitted with a glass sleeve enclosing silvered scale incorporating vertical slot to reveal the tube and sliding silvered Vernier slide reading against silvered scale calibrated in barometric inches to the right and millibars to the left, the upper margin with Met Office number 2241, the reverse with additional Vernier slide reading against a cm scale calibrated 65-82 divided into tenths to the right opposing signature NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA LONDON to the left, the shaft with Vernier adjustment disc to right over brass plaque inscribed M/2241, STANDARD TEMPERATURE, AT 1000Mb... and applied mercury ABSOLUTE and FAHRENHEIT scale thermometer, the base with cylindrical glass chamber clamped between horizontal plates over cylindrical cistern and adjustment screw to base, (unrestored).109cm (43ins) high including top ring, 9cm (3.5ins) max diameter. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon; acquired direct from the Meteorological Office. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century.The current lot is made to the principles laid down by Nicholas Fortin (1750-1831) and incorporates a glazed cistern so that the level can be calibrated via the adjustment screw to the base against an inverted conical ivory cone in the cistern in order to obtain consistency in the readings.
Lot 24
A CASED JAPANNED AND LACQUERED BRASS FORTIN-PATTERN LABORATORY/STATION MERCURY STICK BAROMETERUNSIGNED, EARLY TO MID 20th CENTURYThe instrument with slender cylindrical case with the upper section fitted with a glass sleeve enclosing silvered scale incorporating vertical slot to reveal the tube and sliding silvered Vernier slide reading against silvered scale calibrated in barometric inches to the right and millibars to the left, the lower margin inscribed No 1081, the shaft with Vernier adjustment disc to right above applied mercury CENTS and FAH'T scale thermometer, the base with cylindrical glass chamber clamped between horizontal plates over cylindrical cistern and adjustment screw to base, mounted via hook for the top ring and screw clamp at the base onto a rectangular mahogany backboard into a pine framed case with triple panel glazed front door.The cabinet 120cm (47.25ins) high, 18cm (7ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. The current lot is made to the principles laid down by Nicholas Fortin (1750-1831) and incorporates a glazed cistern so that the level can be calibrated via the adjustment screw to the base against an inverted conical ivory cone in the cistern in order to obtain consistency in the readings.Condition Report: Instrument is complete and in original unrestored condition. The tube is filled with mercury however the level will stop around 10mm from the top of the tube when tipped indicating that there is a small amount of air present. The silvering to the scales is a little discoloured and oxidised, the thermometer scale has significant green verdigris deposits/corrosion as does most of the originally lacquered elements of the instrument. The black japanned surfaces are in good original condition with only minor wear etc commensurate with age. The glazed case is intact and free from significant damage however the upper part is discoloured with visible historic mildew deposits and there are areas of minor historic age-related wear. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 26
TWO LACQUERED BRASS AND BLACK JAPANNED STATION/LABORATORY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERSBOTH BY CASELLA, LONDON, EARLY 20th CENTURYThe first a rare bench barometer with ring over cylindrical silvered scale with vertical slot to reveal the tube and sliding silvered Vernier slide reading against millibar scale to the right opposing signature CASELLA, LONDON with Met Office monogram MO and numbered 2205 over shaft with Vernier adjustment disc to right and applied mercury tube Centigrade scale thermometer with concealed bulb, the base with disc applied with X and Y positioned spirit levels and over cage of three uprights around the stepped cylindrical cistern applied to a second conforming lower disc with the tube passing to one side and looped into the base of the cistern, on three fine screw adjusting feet; the second of standard Fortin pattern with similar cylindrical brass Vernier scale this time calibrated in barometric inches and signed C.F. CASELLA & Co. LTD, LONDON, No. 2349 to left hand margin, the shaft with Vernier adjustment screw and Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer over base with cylindrical glass chamber clamped between horizontal plates over cylindrical cistern and adjustment screw to base, mounted via hook for the top ring bracket at the base to a mahogany panel for wall hanging, (both unrestored), (2).The bench barometer 103cm (40.5ins) high, 15cm (6ins) diameter; the Fortin 109cm (43ins) high, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon; the first acquired direct from the Meteorological Office. The firm of Casella is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established by Louis Casella in 1838 when he went into partnership with his father-in-law Caesar Tagliabue initially trading as Tagliabue & Casella from 23 Hatton Garden, London. His successor, Louis Pascal Casella worked from 1858 and expanded the business resulting in Casella becoming one of the largest makers of barometers and other instruments in England. Charles Frederick Casella succeeded his father, Louis Pascal, in 1897; the business subsequently became a Limited Company in 1910 and continued trading well into the 20th century. The second barometer in the current lot is made to the principles laid down by Nicholas Fortin (1750-1831) and incorporates a glazed cistern so that the level can be calibrated via the adjustment screw to the base against an inverted conical ivory cone in the cistern in order to obtain consistency in the readings.
Lot 28
A CASED JAPANNED AND LACQUERED BRASS FORTIN-PATTERN LABORATORY/STATION MERCURY STICK BAROMETERJ.W. TOWERS AND COMPANY LIMITED, MANCHESTER, EARLY TO MID 20th CENTURYThe instrument with slender cylindrical case with the upper section fitted with a glass sleeve enclosing silvered scale incorporating vertical slot to reveal the tube and sliding silvered Vernier slide reading against silvered scale calibrated in barometric inches to the right and millibars to the left, the upper margin with Met Office number 5483, over signature J.W. TOWERS & Co. LTD, MANCHESTER to lower margin, the shaft with Vernier adjustment disc to right above applied mercury CENTS and FAH'T scale thermometer, the base with cylindrical glass chamber clamped between horizontal plates over cylindrical cistern and adjustment screw to base, mounted via hook for the top ring and screw clamp at the base onto a rectangular oak backboard into a pine framed case with full-height glazed front door and side windows, (unrestored).The cabinet 123cm (48.5ins) high, 21.5cm (8.5ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. J.W. Towers and Company Limited are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in Widnes and Manchester circa 1880-1900.The current lot is made to the principles laid down by Nicholas Fortin (1750-1831) and incorporates a glazed cistern so that the level can be calibrated via the adjustment screw to the base against an inverted conical ivory cone in the cistern in order to obtain consistency in the readings.
Lot 405
A large quantity of sewing and dressmaking aids to include Edwardian silk cased real bone stays, vintage needle cases including beaded and embroidered examples, lace bobbins to include ivory and bone examples, a vintage JMP Coates box with hooks and eyes, a wooden mushroom for darning, knitting needles, etc.
Lot 694
Two George V hallmarked silver anointing spoons, with Corinthian column stems, Thomas Bradbury & Sons, Ltd, Sheffield 1921, a hallmarked silver and ivory page turner, Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd, 1902, and an Elizabeth II hallmarked silver poultry meat skewer with duck's head finial, Cooke, Green & Co Ltd, Birmingham 1961, combined weighable silver approx 5ozt (4).
Lot 213
ROYAL WORCESTER; a small quantity of tableware to include a small blush ivory floral decorated gilt-heightened ewer, with puce marks for 1915 and further inscribed '1094' to the base, height 10cm, an 'Astley' pattern lidded serving bowl, an 'Essentials Range Country Garden' serving platter, also a quantity of Aynsley 'Pembroke' pattern tableware, with further 'Cottage Garden' examples, Famille Rose small planter, a 'Little Sweetheart' footed bowl with floral decoration, two pieces of Wedgwood 'Kutani Crane', a Coalport 'Ludlow' saucer and a Coalport 'Meadow Bouquet' twin-handled shallow bowl. CONDITION REPORT The blush ivory ewer appears to be in ok condition, with some minor surface marks and grubbing to the foot rim.
Lot 246
Various mixed antique, vintage and modern collectible pottery and porcelain to include a 19th century Chinese porcelain teapot, depicting a figure in garden, with willows and flowers, in blue and orange, two modern Chinese floral decorated cups, covers, saucers and spoons, six items of Wedgwood jasperware, including candlestick, vases and lidded pots, a Sunderland-style lustre goblet with Hope depicted at one side and Faith at the other, a Wedgwood table clock, four items of Victorian copper lustre to include a twin-handled loving cup, a three-handled small tyg, two Dame Laura Knight designed Coronation cups for King Edward VIII, an art pottery vase and a Worcester blush ivory pot (lacking lid) (19).
Lot 146
Miniature painting on ivory, priest at prayer, 8 x 7cm in a carved giltwood frame 21 x 19cmPLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORY. Buyers must be aware that regulations of several countries, including USA, prohibit the import of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Ewbanks advise prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country that they must familiarise themselves with the relevant import/export regulations prior to bidding. They are responsible for their shipping arrangements and the onus is therefore on them to organise their own shipping.Condition Report: Parts of gesso missing - damage through to wood.
Lot 19
Early 20th century mahogany billiard ball box with key, boxwood billiard cue tip file with brass handle and file, British Legion Billiards League silver medal, an Embassy World Snooker ashtray, quantity of ivory chess piece bases, NUR enamel medal, Curley Koa wood box, glass dish, plaster work crown, pair of tortoiseshell glass vases, framed print of Winston Churchill, ivory backed brushes, three Los Angeles Ambassador spoons, and two booksPLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM MAY CONTAIN IVORY. Buyers must be aware that regulations of several countries, including USA, prohibit the import of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Ewbanks advise prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country that they must familiarise themselves with the relevant import/export regulations prior to bidding. They are responsible for their shipping arrangements and the onus is therefore on them to organise their own shipping.
Lot 244
A 19th century tortoiseshell purse with white metal pique decoration and royal blue concertina moire silk lining, 7cm wide, by 5cm, a 19th century ivory puzzle work ball with dragons and stylised floral motifs, approx 3cm diameter, a John Rathbone and sons tape measure 4cm diameter , and a small carved figure toggle possibly amber Condition Report: Tortoiseshell - lightly scratched to case, lining intact but grubbyball - 2nd ball in cracked. small crack to outside in 2 places.Amber- chipped in several places
Lot 53
Silver and enamel combination perpetual calendar letter opener and page turner import George Stockwell London 1928.PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM MAY CONTAIN IVORY. Buyers must be aware that regulations of several countries, including USA, prohibit the import of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Ewbank's advise prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country that they must familiarise themselves with the relevant import/export regulations prior to bidding. They are responsible for their shipping arrangements and the onus is therefore on them to organise their own shipping.
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