A Blunt Culpeper-type Monocular Microscope, English, circa 1820,signed Blunt LONDON, of standard Culpeper design, focusing by draw tube, tripod on square mahogany base with drawer fitted with most extant accessories including five objectives, ocular, sprung substage, cone, fishplate, tube, stage forceps with removable ivory element, livebox and bone slides, in mahogany pillar case, the microscope 14 1/2 (37cm) high Footnotes:The signature Blunt may refer to several instrument makers operating in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, including Charles Blunt and Edward Blunt. Both were opticians recorded as operating in Cornhill, London during this period.Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A Culpeper-type Compound Monocular Microscope, English, Early 19th century,with draw tube focusing, on square mahogany base, with drawer fitted with two objectives, stage condenser, fishplate, tube, five objectives, tweezers, stage forceps with removable ivory element, and bone slides, in mahogany pillar case, the microscope 14 1/2 (37cm) high Footnotes:Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cuff-type Compound Monocular Microscope, English, Late 18th century,of standard Cuff design, on square mahogany base with drawer fitted with two objectives, slide holder, cone, stage forceps with removable ivory element, and specimen holder, in mahogany pillar case with empty drawer to the base, the microscope 14in (36cm) high Footnotes:Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Watson & Sons Van Heurck 'The Grand Model' Monocular Microscope, English, circa 1910,No. 14422, the base signed W.WATSON & SONS LTD., 313 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, focusing by rack-and-pinion and thumbwheel-lever, with mechanical stage and sub-stage, plano-convex magnifier on adjustable stand and tripod base, the steady engraved R.D.C 27336, the case drawer with ivory handle, together with six objectives, four oculars, condenser, stage forceps and livebox, in fitted mahogany case, the microscope 17 3/4in (45cm) high15 3/4in x 11 1/4in x 9 3/4in (40cm x 28.5cm x 25cm) cased Footnotes:The engraving R.D.C. 27336 refers to the serial number of the first owner of the No. 1 van Heurck microscope. The original model was ordered by Dr. Henri Van Heurck, and advertised by Watson & Sons as 'the most completely-fitted model which we make, and represents all that is most modern in microscope design and manufacture'.Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Anglo-Zulu War interest: a 19th century South African silver-plated and ivory presentation trowelJ Pardy, Durban circa 1883 With turned ivory handle monogrammed 'HEB' for Sir Henry Ernest Bulwer, the Lieutenant-Governor of Natal during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, the blade inscribed 'Presented to his Excellency Sir H E Bulwer KCMG Governor on his laying the foundation stone of the Town Hall, Durban, South Africa, Feb 1st 1883', the coat of arms and motto for Durban above, with 'Borough of Durban, Colony of Natal South Africa - Incorporated 1854' circling the image, and to the rear 'E Pickering, Mayor', length 33cm.Footnotes:Sir Henry Ernest Gascoyne Bulwer, CMG (1864) KCMG (1874) GCMG (1883), was born on the 11 December 1836. He was educated at Charterhouse, and Trinity College, Cambridge. Sir Bulwer was Official Resident in the Ionian Islands under the Lord High Commissioner (1860-1864); Private Secretary to his uncle, the Ambassador at Constantinople (1865), and Receiver-General of Trinidad (1866). He administered the Government of Dominica (1867-1869) and was Governor of Labuan and Consular-General in Borneo (1871-1875); Lieutenant-Governor of Natal (1875-1880); Governor of Natal and Special Commissioner for Zulu Affairs (1882-1885) and High Commissioner in Cyprus (1886-1892). Bulwer died on the 30 September 1914.Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Group of four Scientific and Medical Instruments, English, 19th century,comprising a compound monocular microscope, unsigned, focusing by rack-and-pinion and calibrated screw, with two objectives, plano-concave mirror, magnifier on stand, stage forceps, tweezers and livebox; an uncased monocular student microscope, focusing by draw-tube, with articulated mirror, 6 1/2in (16.5cm) high; a graphoscope with removable ivory handles; and an Improved Patent Magneto-Electric Machine 'for nervous diseases' in mahogany case, 4 1/4in x 10in x 4 1/2in, the larger microscope 10 3/4in (27.5cm) high; 13 3/4in x 7in x 6 1/2in (35cm x 18cm x 16.5cm) cased (4)Footnotes:Another example of the Magneto-Electric Machine can be found in the collection of the Science Museum Group (Object Number 1980-804).Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Two Ear Trumpets in silver and brass,Charles Reily & George Storer, London 1830, and the brass engraved 'F C Rein & Son', The silver model of bugle form, a flaring trumpet to one end, tapering to a small opening at the other for insertion into the ear, and a circa 1865 brass Rein & Son Grand Opera Dome ear trumpet, swan shaped with 'F C Rein & Son, Patentees, sole inventors & makers, 108 Strand London' engraved around the lower circumference of the dome and overall chased with scrolling decoration, with removable ivory earbud, topped by a perforated decorative silver grille, length largest 15.5cm, diameter largest 8.5cm, weight 4.5oz. (2)Footnotes:F.C Rein & Son was a family firm founded in London in 1880, and was among the first companies to produce ear trumpets commercially. The domed design provides effective sound amplification in a compact instrument.Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Two Mahogany Medicine Chests, English, mid-19th century,the larger with hinged lid opening to fifteen glass medicine bottles of various sizes, some labelled, the fitted drawer to the base with recessed handle opening to accessories including scales and weights, and glass pestle and mortar, the chest with brass carrying handles to the sides; the smaller with hinged lid opening to a set of six glass medicine bottles, a drawer to the base, keyhole with ivory inlay, a brass carrying handle to the lid; the larger 9 3/4in x 13in x 8in (25cm x 33cm x 20.5cm)the smaller 7in x 6in x 4 1/4in (18cm x 15cm x 11cm) (2)Footnotes:Medicine chests were often equipped with additional equipment for the measuring, preparation, and dispensing of chemical remedies. Cox's Companion published from 1820-1900 lists the standardised list of accessories for medicine chests.Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Mahogany Medicine Chest, English, early 19th century,the hinged lid and winged double doors opening to eleven glass medicine bottles of various sizes, six drawers containing small glass container and a set of brass scales and weights, the keyholes with inlaid ivory, 9 1/4in x 9 1/4in x 9in (23.5cm x 23.5cm x 23cm) Footnotes:By the early 19th century, some English medicine chests were manufactured in the continental European style. In the present example, the winged doors an fenestrated wooden partitions are a larger version of contemporary European designs. For a similar example, see A.M. Young, Antique Medicine Chests, London, 1994, p.32, fig.21.Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Group of Ivory and Silver Medical Instruments,comprising: a dental set in fish-skin case, containing 6 instruments with ivory handles; a silver and ivory cucumber slice, London 1808, by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson II; a tortoiseshell tongue scraper with ivory handle; a silver scraper with ivory handle; two surgical needles with ivory cases; a silvering scraper wit ivory handle, maker's mark only IT; a surgical kit in leather pouch, with tortoiseshell handles; a brass weighing scale in Chinese wooden case, with ivory handle, (10)Footnotes:Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Victorian silver coffee pot of fluted baluster form, with embossed foliate decoration, silver foliate scroll handle, with ivory insulators and hinged domed cover, with flower head finial on a cast base, with four scroll feet (London 1838) Charles Reily & George Storer. All at approximately 28ozs. 25cm overall height.
George III silver tea urn or samovar, with engraved foliate decoration, twin lion mask ring handles, an ivory mounted tap and slip in cover of waisted form, with bell finial, on an oval pedestal base, with four ball feet, interior with separate hot iron reservoir and iron (London1801). Robert Hennell I & David Hennell II. approximately 37ozs weighable silver. 37cm overall height.Condition report: General overall condition is good, some surface scratching and minor denting. Main body has had some repairs around top rim and is discoloured in places below where cover fits, left lion head may have been resoldered and there is a pin hole at top of mane, area where tap enters body has been repaired, feet have been resoldered and base does not sit square. Ivory tap handle is cracked. Cover inner rim is slightly distorted, there are remains of a maker's mark but it is very rubbed and basically illegible. Inner iron reservoir and cover are scratched and dented, frame may have been repaired. Iron is rusty. Marks in base are clear.
Regency period Old Sheffield Plate coffee pot of fluted baluster form, with foliate rim, engraved armorial, hinged domed cover with flower head finial, and scroll handle with ivory insulators, on a scroll and shell base. Unmarked. 21.3cm overall height.Provenance: Removed from The Garden House, Hampstead
William IV Irish silver teapot of melon form, with scroll silver handle and ivory insulators, flush fitting hinged cover with domed and fluted finial on a shaped pedestal foot (Dublin 1836). All at approximately 25ozs. 30.5cm across.Condition report: Possibly a repair to the hinge. Ivory in the handle is loose and cracked. Some dents to the body and foot.
Fine large Georgian ivory tooth pick case with classical jasperware plaque to lid with yellow metal and cut steel bezel 9.1cm x 3.5cmCondition report: Cameo is cracked in several place, the ivory has horizontal crack to top, push button functions and box closes snugly. Interior has minor wear
Very rare late 17th / early 18th century Dutch scarlet tortoiseshell, ebony and ivory inlaid tea caddy, rectangular hinged top with surmounting ring handle, hinged for reveal twin lidded canisters, with ornate inlaid front and sides, on plinth base, alterations, 14cm wide x 10cm deep x 11cm high
Colefax and Fowler good quality pair of interlined linen mix curtains, aqua and ivory vertical stripes with green foliate embroidered pattern, Delano drop fringe edges and triple pinch pleat heading, approximately 83cm wide x 227cm drop, together with a white painted curtain poleCondition report: Good condition, both front and back. Each curtain has the tassel fringing sewn to the same left hand side (rather than meeting in the middle)
Colefax and Fowler good quality pair of interlined linen mix curtains, aqua and ivory vertical stripes with green foliate embroidered pattern, Delano drop fringe edges and triple pinch pleat heading, approximately 120cm wide x 225cm drop, together with a white painted curtain poleCondition report: Good condition, both back and front. Curtain pole has one knop loose
A Victorian walnut cased draughtsman's set, the hinged lid with engraved presentation plate, 'Presented to Mr Alexander Mitchell, Assistant Manager, Dundee Gasworks, 1st March 1881', with two internal trays and three various ivory rules, height 10cm, width 36cm, depth 14cm.Additional InformationThe box is lacking an escutcheon and the top has some degrading to the varnish, general scratches and rubbing to the case throughout, internally generally clean and bright, some of the instruments are lacking, some are tarnished.
A Congo Tshiela carved ivory sceptre with figural detail and padded top section, length 34cm.Additional InformationThe padded top section is still present but some small losses and heavily worn, there are natural splits throughout the piece, as expected, heavy wear in parts to the surface, with black pigmentation.
LOUIS SOSSON (FL.1905-1930); a gilt bronze and ivory figure of a young woman in medieval dress raised on a rectangular green marble base with canted corners, signed, height 35.25cm.Additional InformationIn her left hand she holds an ivory disc which is present but separate. Apart from this the bronze is in good condition, retains a good even gilt colour throughout, no further splits or damage to the ivory and a minimal fritting to the edges of the marble base.
ROYAL WORCESTER; a blush ivory cylindrical jug with moulded and painted floral detail, together with a pair of Royal Worcester open salts decorated with roses (3).Additional InformationWear to the gilding as expected, very minimal rim chips to the open salts, one of the examples with a larger chip which has been covered with gilt.
JOHN, EDWARD, WALTER & JOHN BARNARD; a Victorian hallmarked silver christening mug with chased floral decoration surrounding a circular cartouche, engraved with initials 'CB', London 1875, together with a hallmarked silver baby's teething rattle by George Unite, Birmingham 1886, approx weight 5.7ozt/165g.Additional InformationEach are heavily tarnished, the teething rattle is missing two suspension balls, numerous dents and a split to the top of the teething rattle, there is a ivory suspension loop so this item cannot be posted outside of the UK, the mug with light scratches, scuffs and it has been engraved.
ATKIN BROS; a George V hallmarked silver presentation trowel with ivory handle inscribed 'Presented to John Hamer Esq, by the C.P.A Ltd (Poland Street) Social Club on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the new stables, October 6th 1925', Sheffield 1924, fitted in a box with mallet with applied hallmarked silver plaque, together with assorted collectors' items including a Malma game, a bobbin shuttle, etc.
An Anglo Indian - Vizagapatam - ebony and ivory veneered chess and backgammon board, together with an ivory chess set and assorted vintage games CONDITION REPORTIn our judgement, lot would benefit from some restoration, having suffered wear, damage and deterioration in line with its age, but is generally good throughout. Notably, the games box sports some loss to the veneer as shown in images, and several of the ivory chess pieces have suffered damage. We have included a mass of pictures for your interest - please study them closely for full condition disclosure.Lot inventory:> Ebony and ivory veneered hinged games box with chess layout on the outside and backgammon layout on the inside.> 32 piece ivory chess set (16 plain white / 16 stained red) - Both Queens and one plain white pawn have snapped tops. Parts included for restoration.> 10 of 15 ebony backgammon pucks - 5 missing> 13 of 15 ivory backgammon pucks - 2 missing> 2 ivory backgammon dice cupsAlso included is an unrelated 32 piece traditional wooden chess set and a selection of vintage card games.Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
A collection of vintage necklaces. A vulcanite chain necklace formed of graduating chain links having a metal hook fastener ( af, one link tied with cotton) measures approx 130cms. A carnelian necklace having barrel clasp, 44cms. A crystal necklace 42cms and two early 20th century ivory necklaces 64cm and 66cm long.
A Royal Worcester blush ivory bottle vase 24 cm high and small dish, together with a hand painted staffordshire trio and a paragon tea cup and saucer.Condition report: Bottle vase with some slight wear to gilding particularly around the rim, very minor marks and scratches to the surface, otherwise in good condition; shell shaped dish with a number of chips to the rim, wear to gilding and in poor condition; Crown Staffordshire cup, saucer and plate in good condition with very minor wear to gilding; Paragon cup possibly with hairline crack, saucer broken and repaired.
A carved ivory Indian figure on a turned wooden base, 13.5cm high together with a further antique ivory carving of a figure seated on the back of a buffalo, 6.5cm high and further other small sculptures, one of Buddha dressed in green on a carved base made from porcelain, three small antique ivory carvings, a soapstone monkey, a small Oriental ceramic kneeling figure and four further soapstone carved figures (12) Condition report: The Indian antique ivory figure possibly holding something now lacking otherwise minor wear; the figure on a buffalo missing one arm otherwise further minor marks; other items as found; one of the soapstone figures with the portly gentleman leaning to one side with carving to the base and with initials TGS beneath and Oriental script
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