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A Sectional Walrus Ivory Figure of a Shellfisherman, Meiji period (1868-1912)], with harpoon resting against his side, in h

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A Sectional Walrus Ivory Figure of a Shellfisherman, Meiji period (1868-1912)], with harpoon resting against his side, in his hand a pipe, a basket of shells slung from his shoulder, a conch horn hanging from his belt, 24.1cm; and [A Sectional Walrus Ivory Figure of a Farmer, Meiji period], 16cm (2)

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An Ivory Okimono Group of a Statue Maker, Meiji period (1868-1912)], the bewhiskered figure of Shoki the Demon Queller surr

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An Ivory Okimono Group of a Statue Maker, Meiji period (1868-1912)], the bewhiskered figure of Shoki the Demon Queller surrounded by four artisans putting the final touches to the scowling god, signed, 6cm

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A Sectional Ivory Okimono Figure of an Immortal, Meiji period (1868-1912)], the armoured figure with hair tied into a chign

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A Sectional Ivory Okimono Figure of an Immortal, Meiji period (1868-1912)], the armoured figure with hair tied into a chignon, standing poised with a thunderbolt in his raised left hand, 25.8cm

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A Walrus Ivory Okimono Figure of Gama Sennin, Meiji period (1868-1912)], elevated upon a marine outcrop, the smiling sage

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A Walrus Ivory Okimono Figure of Gama Sennin, Meiji period (1868-1912)], elevated upon a marine outcrop, the smiling sage holding aloft two toads, 22.3cm; and [A Sectional Ivory and Bone Figure of a Bijin, Meiji period], standing with a fan in her right hand, 21.5cm (2)

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A Pair of Pierced Canton Ivory Spill Vases, mid 19th century], carved in relief with figures in gardens against a cash-pier

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A Pair of Pierced Canton Ivory Spill Vases, mid 19th century], carved in relief with figures in gardens against a cash-pierced ground, 11. 2cm; and [Another Pair of Spill Vases], carved in relief with figures in gardens, 10.5cm (2)

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A Japanese Sectional Ivory Group of Harvesters, Meiji period (1868-1912)], two peasants, one standing, one crouching by a b

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A Japanese Sectional Ivory Group of Harvesters, Meiji period (1868-1912)], two peasants, one standing, one crouching by a basket and scooping grain from the mat below, signed "Ichisan", 13.7cm

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An Ivory Okimono of a Warrior Sage, Meiji period (1868-1912)], one leg raised from the ground as the bearded figure interce

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An Ivory Okimono of a Warrior Sage, Meiji period (1868-1912)], one leg raised from the ground as the bearded figure intercepts an arrow with his sword, signed "Yoshiryo", 15.5cm high

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An Ivory Okimono of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, Meiji period (1868-1912)], seated or standing in a ring, each wielding,

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An Ivory Okimono of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, Meiji period (1868-1912)], seated or standing in a ring, each wielding, displaying or plying his or her peculiar attribute, signed "Keishu", 6.9cm

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A Sectional Ivory Okimono Group of Two Rafters, Meiji period (1868-1912)], one perched with his rice bowl on the end of a t

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A Sectional Ivory Okimono Group of Two Rafters, Meiji period (1868-1912)], one perched with his rice bowl on the end of a tethered group of prepared and raw timbers as his companion punts against the current, signed, 20.5cm long

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A Composite Walrus Ivory Group of a Monkey Entertainer and His Troupe, Meiji period (1868-1912)], the master straddling a r

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A Composite Walrus Ivory Group of a Monkey Entertainer and His Troupe, Meiji period (1868-1912)], the master straddling a rock as an eagle attacks the monkey on his shoulder while below two boys frame a tumbling stick upon which a second monkey performs, 37.7cm

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A Japanese Ivory Cased Short Dagger, Meiji period (1868-1912)], with dragon handle, the sheath carved with scenes of figure

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A Japanese Ivory Cased Short Dagger, Meiji period (1868-1912)], with dragon handle, the sheath carved with scenes of figures at market, 38.4cm

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A Fine Ivory Okimono of a Sage with a Bead Rosary, Meiji period (1868-1912)], the slender bearded figure standing with smil

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A Fine Ivory Okimono of a Sage with a Bead Rosary, Meiji period (1868-1912)], the slender bearded figure standing with smiling face turned to the right, incised kiku and signature (?)"Kosai", 16.5cm

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A Rare Ivory Netsuke of a Cat, 18th century], seated on rounded oblong plinth pierced top to bottom by the himotoshi (formi

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A Rare Ivory Netsuke of a Cat, 18th century], seated on rounded oblong plinth pierced top to bottom by the himotoshi (forming a mouse hole?), the well modelled and detailed cat seated eyeing its prey in some imaginary branch above, 3.4cm wide *An exceptional piece of observation and of sculpture-in-miniature. The cat in Japanese art is usually depicted with ruff and/or ribbon. Its unusual absence in this instance suggests a cat at large

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A Pair of Japanese Carved Ivory, Bone and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid and Lacquered Wood Panels, Meiji period (1868-1912)], rect

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A Pair of Japanese Carved Ivory, Bone and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid and Lacquered Wood Panels, Meiji period (1868-1912)], rectangular, worked with an eagle eyeing wasps about their nest, the other surprising two sparrows in the branches of a blossoming tree with gold lacquered trunk, 43cm by 30.5cm

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A Pair of Shibayama Inlaid Ivory, White Metal and Enamelled Dwarf Vases and Covers, Meiji period (1868-1912)], each of oval

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A Pair of Shibayama Inlaid Ivory, White Metal and Enamelled Dwarf Vases and Covers, Meiji period (1868-1912)], each of oval section, the domed covers with fan-tailed doves and quail finials respectively, dragon shoulder handles picked out in enamels, the main bodies with baskets of flowers to one side, birds amongst flowering shrubs to the other, on swept lappet feet, engraved two character mark on raised gilded kakihan, 14.5cm high (A/F)

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A Japanese Silver Metal and Shibayama Inlaid Small Box, Meiji period (1868-1912)], as a conjoined square and fan, worked wi

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A Japanese Silver Metal and Shibayama Inlaid Small Box, Meiji period (1868-1912)], as a conjoined square and fan, worked with a vase of peonies and wisteria, signed on a small mother-of-pearl kakihan, a pheasant perched in blossoming prunus tree, on an ivory and gold lacquered ground respectively, the sides of the vessel engraved with flowers by a stream, two character marks within a circle, 12.5cm wide

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A Japanese Shibayama Inlaid Lacquer and Ivory Two-Fold Table Screen, Meiji period (1868-1912)], the two main panels depictin

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A Japanese Shibayama Inlaid Lacquer and Ivory Two-Fold Table Screen, Meiji period (1868-1912)], the two main panels depicting a continuous panorama of hills and temples, fronted by a gnarled blossoming weeping tree inhabited by two egrets, numerous sparrows and a kingfisher over a stream, two character mark on mother-of-pearl kakihan, mainly in mother-of-pearl against a gold lacquer ground, the panels beneath with scattered Buddhistic emblems in coral, tortoiseshell and ivory, in a repeat cash coin, cloud and crashing wave repeat patterned ivory frame, engraved white metal hinges, the reverse panels painted with long leafy autumnal stems inhabited by sparrows, each panel 27.5cm by 14.8cm, 30cm wide

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A Japanese Shibayama Inlaid Lacquer and Ivory Two Fold Table Screen, Meiji period (1868-1912)], one panel depicting a group

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A Japanese Shibayama Inlaid Lacquer and Ivory Two Fold Table Screen, Meiji period (1868-1912)], one panel depicting a group of three men boiling an iron water kettle on an open fire beneath a blossoming tree, the opposite panel with a young woman and child holding baskets of ferns and paddling in a stream, engraved single character mark on oval applied Kakihan, with abstract insect inhabited floral sprays to the panels below, within repeat cash coin lacquered ground, the panels beneath with scattered Buddhistic emblems in coral, tortoiseshell and ivory, in a repeat hinges, the back panels depicting a continuous nocturnal view of seven egrets amongst lakeside rushes, with gold sprinkled sky, each panel 33.5cm by 20.3cm, 40.6cm wide overall

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A Japanese Carved Ivory and Bronze Mounted Group of a Heron and Terrapin, Meiji period (1868-1912)], the accurately observe

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A Japanese Carved Ivory and Bronze Mounted Group of a Heron and Terrapin, Meiji period (1868-1912)], the accurately observed wading bird with an eel in its beak, its inlaid horn eyes looking down upon the small reptile upon a plateau of burr cut elm with knotty edge, 32.5cm high overall

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A Chinese Ivory Brush Pot, late Qing Dynasty], of plain tusk section, (missing), 14cm high; and [Two Chinese Turned and Car

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A Chinese Ivory Brush Pot, late Qing Dynasty], of plain tusk section, (missing), 14cm high; and [Two Chinese Turned and Carved Wood Brush Pots, circa 1920], 15cm and 11.5cm high respectively, (3)

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A Plated Breakfast Dish], oval, on four gadrooned supports, gadrooned border and handles, engraved crest to the lid, 31cm l

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A Plated Breakfast Dish], oval, on four gadrooned supports, gadrooned border and handles, engraved crest to the lid, 31cm long; [Four Sheffield Plate Plates], circular, shaped gadrooned border, crested, 28cm diameter; [Two Sheffield Plate Salvers], oval, gadrooned border, crested, 38cm wide; and [An Electroplated Tea Kettle and Stand], circular, on three leaf capped scroll supports, the kettle crested, upward scrolling handle with ivory insulators, 30cm high (7).

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Six Pairs of Edwardian Silver and Ivory Fish Knives and Forks], the knives engraved with fish amongst foliate scrolls, the forks with a leaf, by John Hall & Co, Sheffield 1909, in fitted case

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A Pair of Victorian Ivory and Silver Mounted Pepper Grinders], of capstan form, the lids with gadrooned edge and acorn fini

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A Pair of Victorian Ivory and Silver Mounted Pepper Grinders], of capstan form, the lids with gadrooned edge and acorn finial, silver mounted base and collar, by J Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham 1893, 8.5cm high.

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A Pair of Victorian Silver, Ivory and Silver Plated Fish Servers], the plated blade and fork engraved with scrolling decoration, the silver ferrules and finial partly reeded and fluted, plain ivory handle, maker's mark "HA", Sheffield 1892, in fitted case.

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A Victorian Three Piece Tea Service], circular, comprising teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug, on raised scroll support, engr

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A Victorian Three Piece Tea Service], circular, comprising teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug, on raised scroll support, engraved with foliate scrolls, scroll handle, the teapot with domed hinged lid and fruit finial, ivory insulators, maker's mark "WH", London 1854, the teapot 26cm long, 41oz.

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York: A George IV Teapot], circular, on four paw supports with foliate border, faceted and gadrooned body, leaf capped spou

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York: A George IV Teapot], circular, on four paw supports with foliate border, faceted and gadrooned body, leaf capped spout and scroll handle with ivory insulators, slightly domed lid with flowerhead finial, by James Barber & Company, York 1821, 30cm wide, 26.92oz.

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A George III Coffee Pot], circular, on spreading foot, the baluster body with engraved crest, leaf capped spout, scroll han

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A George III Coffee Pot], circular, on spreading foot, the baluster body with engraved crest, leaf capped spout, scroll handle with ivory insulators, domed hinged lid with urn shaped finial, beaded borders, maker's mark "ID", London 1777, 26.5cm high, 27 %oz overall.

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An 18th Century Teapot], bullet shaped, on circular foot, ivory scroll handle, later chased with foliate decoration, 21cm w

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An 18th Century Teapot], bullet shaped, on circular foot, ivory scroll handle, later chased with foliate decoration, 21cm wide, 14 @oz.

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A George III Silver and Ivory Caddy Spoon], the bowl chased with flowers and scrolls, plain slightly tapering ivory handle,

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A George III Silver and Ivory Caddy Spoon], the bowl chased with flowers and scrolls, plain slightly tapering ivory handle, by Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham 1810, 8.5cm long.

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A Turned Ivory, Gold-Mounted and Painted L'Amitie Box in a shagreen case, circa 1970], a screw thread top with a glazed pan

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A Turned Ivory, Gold-Mounted and Painted L'Amitie Box in a shagreen case, circa 1970], a screw thread top with a glazed panel painted with an emptied hour glass and "le tems passe mais l'amitie reste", buckle and belt surround, in a green stain shagreen case

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An ivory figure of Guanyin, early 18th Century, holding a boy. Damage and another ivory figure, 4.6cm and 13cm and two Ming

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An ivory figure of Guanyin, early 18th Century, holding a boy. Damage and another ivory figure, 4.6cm and 13cm and two Ming wood figures, 14cm and 18.5cm (4)

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A cloisonne eating set sheath, second half 18th Century, of slightly tapering cylindrical form, decorated with florets and s

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A cloisonne eating set sheath, second half 18th Century, of slightly tapering cylindrical form, decorated with florets and scrolls on a turquoise ground, gilt engraved mounts, containing ivory chopsticks.

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A good Japanese walrus ivory okimono, c.1880, in the form of a skull clambered over by two skeletons and several toads. Two

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A good Japanese walrus ivory okimono, c.1880, in the form of a skull clambered over by two skeletons and several toads. Two chips. 7.5cm

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A Chinese ivory cylindrical box, 9cm

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A Chinese ivory cylindrical box, 9cm

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An Oriental carved ivory bust, late 18th/early 19th Century, of a young lady, 14cm high

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An Oriental carved ivory bust, late 18th/early 19th Century, of a young lady, 14cm high

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A Japanese carved ivory figure of a lady, c. 1900 on a hardwood base, 26.5cm

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A Japanese carved ivory figure of a lady, c. 1900 on a hardwood base, 26.5cm

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A pair of Japanese carved sea ivory figures of men, c. 1900, one holding a hare, the other a lantern and cane, on rock work

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A pair of Japanese carved sea ivory figures of men, c. 1900, one holding a hare, the other a lantern and cane, on rock work bases, both signed, 22cm

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A Chinese cylindrical ivory box and cover, 19th Century with all over carved decoration containing engraved mother of pearl

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A Chinese cylindrical ivory box and cover, 19th Century with all over carved decoration containing engraved mother of pearl counters, 4cm diameter, an enamel snuff box, a mauchline ware box and an enamel box and cover

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A Canton carved oval ivory vase, c. 1850, carved with figures before temples, 10cm high

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A Canton carved oval ivory vase, c. 1850, carved with figures before temples, 10cm high

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A carved ivory okimono, late 19th Century, of two Buddhist monks, signed, 7cm high

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A carved ivory okimono, late 19th Century, of two Buddhist monks, signed, 7cm high

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An Art Deco bronze and ivory figure, in the style of Ferdinand Preiss, a lady reclining against a wall, painted bronze ivory

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An Art Deco bronze and ivory figure, in the style of Ferdinand Preiss, a lady reclining against a wall, painted bronze ivory and onyx. Some damage, 21.5cm

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A brass, steel and ivory drawing set, within a fitted leather case, 18cm high

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A brass, steel and ivory drawing set, within a fitted leather case, 18cm high

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A brass students microscope, in a fitted box, together with two lenses and an ivory stethoscope (5)

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A brass students microscope, in a fitted box, together with two lenses and an ivory stethoscope (5)

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Two small fans, one ivory, one possibly tortoiseshell, both framed

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Two small fans, one ivory, one possibly tortoiseshell, both framed

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An Indian ivory and sandalwood inlaid chess board, overlaid in sadeli mosaic, 49.5 x 39.5cm, together with thirty stained iv

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An Indian ivory and sandalwood inlaid chess board, overlaid in sadeli mosaic, 49.5 x 39.5cm, together with thirty stained ivory back-gammon counters

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A turned and stained ivory chess set, complete with board and leather box, king 7cm

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A turned and stained ivory chess set, complete with board and leather box, king 7cm

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A miniature stained ivory box, 19th Century, containing a miniature chess set, Two miniature ivory boxes containing gaming c

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A miniature stained ivory box, 19th Century, containing a miniature chess set, Two miniature ivory boxes containing gaming counters, Two ivory plaques, An ivory cotton winder and five ivory counters

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Two mother of pearl needle cases, A mother of pearl mounted purse, A carved ivory cigarette holder, A carved ivory sewing cl

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Two mother of pearl needle cases, A mother of pearl mounted purse, A carved ivory cigarette holder, A carved ivory sewing clamp A gilt metal and enamel magnifying glass, A small parquetry inlaid box (7)

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A tortoiseshell veneered and ivory mounted swing mirror, c. 1930, with bevel edge glass, 42cm high

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A tortoiseshell veneered and ivory mounted swing mirror, c. 1930, with bevel edge glass, 42cm high

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A Geo naval officer’s dirk, DE blade 11¼” of flattened diamond section, etched with trophies and foliage; gilt mounted hilt with down turned quillon finials, fluted ivory grip of rectangular section, in its gilt mounted leather sheath with 2 hanging rings, the locket engraved with initials “GB”. GC (patches of deep pitting to blade, sheath leather very well restored, mounts well regilt). (See lot 1049 for illustration).

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A Geo naval dirk, slender DE blade 12¼” with narrow fullers, gilt mounted hilt with ‘propeller’ crosspiece, plain ivory grip of bevelled rectangular section, in its gilt mounted leather sheath with 2 hanging rings. GC (some light pitting to blade, mounts well regilt). (See lot 1049 for illustration).

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Wallis & Wallis

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A Geo Naval officer’s gilt ‘5 ball’ hilted spadroon, straight fullered blade 32”, etched with 1801-16 R Arms, trophies and foliage with “Warranted”, gilt stirrup hilt incorporating “5 ball” side bar, fluted ivory grip with gilt middle band and oval engraved with crowned fouled anchor. QGC, the hilt retaining approx 50% gilt (blade worn with dark pitting overall, grip chipped, ‘5 balls’ restored)

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Wallis & Wallis

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An infantry officer’s spadroon, c 1790, straight fullered blade 32½”, etched with pre-1801 R Arms, trophies and floral sprays, steel knucklebow hilt, ribbed ivory grip. Basically GC for age (blade worn, edge nicked and dark rust pitted overall)

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A Geo IV General officer’s mameluke sword, curved flat blade with clipped back tip, 29”, by Odell & Atherly, 71 & 72 Burlington Arcade, London, etched with crown/GR cypher/IV/wreath/crossed baton and sword/wreath within plain panels, regulation copper gilt hilt, the crosspiece incorporating crossed baton and sword, ivory grips, in its leather scabbard with copper gilt mounts, the locket engraved Odell & Atherley, 72 Burlington Arcade, Piccadilly, London. Basically GC (some light pitting, mostly to edge of blade, much gilt rubbed, ring and 2 rosettes missing from grip, one grip chip) (See lot 1049 for illustration).

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A Millita .177 break barrel air gun, No 2432, part octagonal barrel 17¾” with fixed sights. Nickel plated cylinder with press button barrel latch, adjustable trigger, straight hand stock with nickel plated butt plate; a 1907 patt bayonet and a knife by Thornhill London with SE flexible blade and replacement ivory handle with engraved silver band, air rifle GWO&C (bayonet grips replaced, knife blade poor)

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Wallis & Wallis

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A large Sinhalese knife, Pia Kaetta, heavy blade 8” with engraved silver and brass panels, heavy brass mounted hilt with carved ivory grips and chased pommel, in its plain wood sheath. GC (some age wear)

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Wallis & Wallis

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An interesting masonic sword, broad, straight DE wavy edged blade 30”, engraved “Rene Wibaux” in panel at forte and etched for its entire length with crosslets in cross border band on one side and drooping irregular scrolls on the other, steel hilt with spatulate crossguard and large ribbed ovoid pommel, octagonal ivory grips. GC with a pleasing patina.

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Dreweatt Neate Tunbridge Wells Salerooms

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A 20th century Kazak style rug, the central ivory ground field woven with three elongated lozenges with a triple star motif border, 128cm long, 91cm wide

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Dreweatt Neate Tunbridge Wells Salerooms

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19th century British School, Portrait miniature of a young girl Watercolour on ivory oval, 6cm x 7cm together with an engraving of a young lady and an oval print of a soldier (3)

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A Royal Crown Derby miniature porcelain rose painted coffee can, 4cm high, together with a snuff bottle, Royal Worcester blu

Dreweatt Neate Tunbridge Wells Salerooms

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A Royal Crown Derby miniature porcelain rose painted coffee can, 4cm high, together with a snuff bottle, Royal Worcester blush ivory rouge pot, a porcelain patch box, a miniature cup and a miniature Coalport style porcelain mug (6)

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