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Click here to subscribeBosman, Willem A New and Accurate Description of the Coast of Guinea Divided into the Gold, the Slave, and the Ivory Coasts. London: J. Knapton [&c.], 1705. First edition, 8vo, folding map and 7 plates, contemporary panelled calf, a few gatherings slightly browned, rebacked, new red morocco lettering pieceFootnote: Provenance: From the Library of the Late William St Clair
An early 20th century Chinese export silver three piece tea servicemarked for Kwan Wo, Canton or Hong Kong c.1900comprising teapot, twin handled sugar basin and cover and milk jug, of compressed melon form, decorated in raised relief with waterfowl,flowering prunus branches, chrysanthemums and flowers, on a circular foot, teapot with bamboo spout and loop handle modelled as bamboo with ivory insulators, hinged domed cover with sprig finial, (3)teapot handle to spout 25.5 cm., weight approx. 29.92 ozt.Condition: Dent to shoulder of teapot. Konck to shoulder of sugar basin. Slight knock to foot of milk. Otherwise in good condition. Relief decoration crisp and clear. Light surface marks and wear
Edith Oliver, Edwardian portrait miniature of a child in gold and pearl set pendant locketthe hinged locket marked 9ct and with a scalloped border set with half pearls, the opening glass reverse set with a locket of hair and penned Dec. 1909 and Cicely Margaret Still, the portrait miniature painted on ivory and signed Edith Oliverapprox. 5 x 3.8cm, Condition: Overall good for locket and miniature,
A 1930s Japanese crepe Kimono and a Chinese embroidered silk ivory ground shawlfirst, dark brown, printed with a trellis and chrysanthemums in various colours, silk lined, with silk belt tie second floss embroidered with flowers, deep knotted fringe (2)shawl overall 220 x 220 cm., fringe length 35 cmCondition: Kimono, in good condition. Some light feint areas of discolouration
A collection of eight Japanese ivory netsuke, Meiji period, late 19th/early 20th century, including: a pair of figures playing Go, character mark to base; Ebisu figure on a fish; seated figure; vendor with a basket; seated figure with baby; seated figure holding a lidded basket; seated figure holding corn; seated figure holding large fan, (8)Go players height 3.7cmCondition: Go players: One lacking hand, splits particularly evident to centre table. Seated figure: Lacking hand, splits throughoutVendor with a basket: Break to front and break to leg. Figure with baby: Red stain visible to base, split visible to figure head. Figure with basket: Good overall some splits. Figure holding corn: Breaks visible to front. Fan maker: Good condition overall. Edisu: Break to front, some splits.
A collection of six Japanese Meiji period ivory netsuke and a okimonothe netsuke various carved as seated figures, unsigned, the okimono carved as a standing man tool and a root vegetable, signed, (7)various Condition: Fair condition with some patination. Okimono has been repaired at the ankles
Two 19th Century Chinese ivory figural desk dealsrealistically carved one holding a fan, the other a lotus leaf, together with a small collection of thirteen mother-of-pearl Chinese gaming counters finely carved with animals, birds and figures and each with cartouche with carved interlaced initials, together with a seated lapis lazuli Buddha (qty)height of ivory Chinese figures 7.6cmCondition: The mother of pearl gaming counters in good condition. The lapis figure well worn and with some damage, some of the details of the face have been lost. The ivory figures with some cracks with age.
An interesting collection of 19th century and later silver and other vertu to include fob watchescomprising a George III silver fob seal,Birmingham, 1810 by Joseph Willmore, the matrix engraved HCJ, a silver and blue enamel cased lady's open faced fob watch, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and minute track, signed Balmoral, the enamel case heightened with silver and gilt decoration, A French embossed silver needle case, a silver plated embossed fountain pen case containing a Swan fountain pen with foliate embossed yellow metal cap, a Georgian silver and mother of pearl magnifier, a silver cased open faced pocket watch, a rosewood cased wax seal, a horn vesta case engraved with a standing female figure, a an ivory cased badger shaving brush, a leather cased cheroot with amber mouthpiece, a ring sizer, (qty)various Condition: Impact losses to enamel on case back of fob. Watches wind but do not tick or run. Fountain pen case slightly rubbed. Magnifier missing one mother-of-pearl panel to one side.The Chinese Gaming Counter is not included in this lot
An interesting and mixed miscellaneous collection of objectscomprising an Inuit soapstone carving of a figure wielding an ivory spear, an Edwardian inlaid photo frame, a watercolour of a woman with a Labrador monogrammed 'Re' in an art nouveau frame, a cloisonnŽ enamel trinket box in the shape of a butterfly, a nest of weights, two compacts one in the form of a grand piano, binoculars, slave currency (manilla), travel clock, paper weight, etc... (qty)height of the former 11.5cmCondition: Wear with age. One of the weights is missing, clock untested.
A 19th century treen boxwood glove powderer and other itemstogether with a pair of ivory glove stretchers, another larger pair of wooden glove stretchers, a leather covered glass hip flask with pewter cup, a black lacquered papier mache snuff box , a novelty gilt brass Davy lamp cigarette lighter, a 1930s novelty set of eight miniature 78 record drinks coasters contained in an album etc., (qty)first height 13 cmCondition: Mostly fair condition. Leather on hip flask is cracking and slightly distressed, mounts tarnished with some scratches
An early 20th century Por Larranga satinwood and rosewood tabletop humidorivory strung and cedar lined, stamped to interior 'Por Larranaga' specially selected for Sir Hugo Hirst',height 11.8 cm., length 32.5 cm., depth 20 cm.Condition: Faint ring mark to lid. Key present and lock in working order lid not quite sitting flush
A late Victorian silver teapotBirmingham, no date letter, no makers markof circular compressed form with reeded girdle, hinged dome cover, with knop finial and scroll loop handle with ivory insulatorshandle spout length 24.5 cm., weight approx. 16.8 ozt.Condition: Solder repair to hinged lid. Finial nut is a later replacement. Finial hallmarked for Sheffield, possibly associated
A Victorian silver claret jugSheffield, 1864, makers mark for Martin, Hall & Co., of baluster form raised on a circular spreading foot, a scrolling handle with ivory insulators and hinged lid surmounted by a finial, decorated with c-scrolls and cabochon pattern on a finely stippled ground and a plain cartouche to the front,height approx. 30cm, weight approx. 24.68oztCondition: The jug is in overall good condition for its age, the foot is slightly misshapen but the jug is still stable, pin is missing to the handle.
A late 19th century/early 20th century Chinese-style oak tea caddy decorated with ivory, bone and mother of pearl inlaid flowers, leaves and birds, the hinged lid reveals two square caddy sections, each slide-out compartment lid decorated with inset panels of flowers, leaves and butterflies, 13 x 23 x 13cm. CONDITION REPORT One of the hinges is broken, the hinged lid is a bit loose. Some of the inset panels are missing. It is in need of some attention.
Three items of late 19th century Chinese ivory carvings, comprising an okimono depicting a geisha with flower encrusted parasol, with patterned decoration to her dress, signed to the underside, height 16cm (lacking left hand), a carved parasol handle with white metal woven top, with lion finial, length 19cm and a carved ivory needle case decorated with birds, dragons and flowers, length 15cm (3).
Four 19th century silk parasols, a coffee coloured silk satin embossed example with cream silk lining, and bamboo handle, a mourning parasol with mahogany and horn handle, an ivory Shantung with macramé fringed border with ivory rope decorated handle, and a cream silk parasol with carved bone handle, length of longest 89cm. CONDITION REPORT All have age related wear, shantung example has the end of the handle broken off, some tears to the silk lining, of each, some discolouration to the ivory parasols, could be displayed of suitable for projects etc.
A Victorian cream moire silk parasol with silk line fringed adornment and lace overlay, carved ivory handle with yellow metal wire work and turquoise and carnelian stones, length 90cm. CONDITION REPORT it has had some repair but the fabric is generally in quite good order, handle has been repaired, some work has been done on the parasol
A Victorian cream pleated silk parasol with lace overlay with ivory handle carved with lily of the valley and trailing ribbons, end point also of ivory with central large lily and lily of the valley and silk tassel, length 72cm. CONDITION REPORT Fabric is delicate, some tears to the interior of the parasol, but in overall good condition
A collection of late 19th/early 20th century and Art Deco mainly beaded evening bags, some with original frames, one with ivory frame, one with Art Nouveau floral frame, various loose bag frames in various mediums to include metal and ivory. CONDITION REPORT All in varying states of disrepair, mainly for study or repair
A collection of late 18th and early 19th century textiles to include an early 19th century cotton pleated and lace turned collar, a late 18th/early 19th century ivory silk cap decorated with paillettes, a 19th century rose and gold bonnet with grey ribbon rose decoration and gold wirework lace trim, a pair of Georgian knitted cream stockings, a silk satin Mandarin collar, a remnant of ivory embroidered silk, black lace trim and a remnant of approx three yards of white net and lace trim. CONDITION REPORT The pleated and lace collar is intact but has foxing throughout. The ivory silk to the bonnet is very fragile, with areas missing showing the linen beneath.Wirework and beadwork good. The pink bonnet is faded, small areas of missing silk.All others are fabric remnants.
A large quantity of Victorian, Edwardian and later, mainly beaded evening bags, to include an Edwardian silk satin example with floral beadwork and chain handle, Art Deco beadwork examples, a quantity of loose bag frames, including some ivory examples, etc. CONDITION REPORT All in varying conditions, some with staining, some lacking bag frames, some with areas of missing beadwork, but they are good examples of beadwork.
A large quantity of Victorian, Edwardian and later beaded bags and evening bags to include an ivory clutch bag, a black silk taffeta bag with ivory frame and chain handle, various beadwork samples, loose beads, bag frames, bag chains, etc. CONDITION REPORT Various conditions, some good and intact, some with fine beadwork, but missing some areas. Some lacking frame or handle, some with fragile fabric.
Three Victorian parasols, an ivory silk example with silk fringed trim and hinged parasol ivory handle, an ivory and black bead example with black and white straw trim, with hinged ivory carrying handle, a metalwork and bead example, a single ivory parasol handle, an Edwardian blue swansdown fan and a piece of vintage lace. CONDITION REPORT All of the parasols are af and are for study/project work or for parts.
An early 20th century long lace gown with elbow-length sleeves, a vintage ivory silk chiffon lined evening wrap stole, a c1920s section of a beaded flapper dress, an early 20th century black silk jacket with all-over floral and leaf gold embroidery and an early 20th century children's ivory Shantung silk double-breasted jacket (5). CONDITION REPORT The black lace dress is in predominantly good condition, one shoulder of sleeve needs repair, the corner of the square neck is in need of repair. The ostrich wrap has no apparent damage. The Shantung jacket has small areas of wear to back. Gold and black jacket is in good vintage condition. Good beadwork on section of 1920s dress.
Seven vintage dresses comprising a Parigi cerise pink satin and silk 1920s style dress, dropped waist with large satin pink bow and pleated bottom, size 12, a sleeveless black evening/cocktail dress with lace overlay and flared chiffon bottom, a circa 1960s ivory crepe dress by Susan Small of London, with applied georgette flowers to the top, a Jaeger jade green fitted dress with lace sleeves and V lace insert, size 14, a black stretch evening blouse with net top and sleeves, an ivory sateen cotton dress with cap sleeves and all-over cerise pink and purple floral decoration, a full-length ivory and pale green devoré evening dress with green sequin decoration, size 14, a long stretch black velvet evening coat, a full-length black velvet skirt with bronzed bead decoration to the bottom, a Jaeger black and silver evening jacket with stand-up collar, full-length sleeves and side pockets, a saffron yellow sleeveless evening coat with gold thread decoration to the Mandarin collar and front, a brown chiffon full-length evening gown, wide straps, V neck, fitted to the waist fishtail style with pleated plackets with overall sequinned decoration, a black velvet fitted jacket with Mandarin collar, two other jackets, black velvet with red satin lining and velvet covered buttons, size 16, a Betty Barclay evening jacket with black bead embellishment to shoulders and front, a Jaeger multi-coloured cardigan with rollback black collar and two other evening jackets (13).
A group of three vintage dresses to include a circa 1940s tea dance dress, plum moire fabric with a full circular skirt, nipped at waist, bodice with mandarin collar V-neck and rope and gilded floral and foliate embroidery with clusters of gold sequins, approx size 10, a circa 1950s full-length evening dress in pale pistachio green damask fabric with all-over floral and leaf decoration in gold, pleated straps to square neckline, nipped at waist, full panelled skirt with stiffened underskirt, a vintage circa 1940s ivory silk V-neck blouse with embroidered floral panels to the front, approx size 14, and a vintage Hendersons silk jade green fitted dress with elbow-length sleeves and purple and dark green abstract floral decoration (4).
GUCCI; two vintage silk scarves, a white example with Oriental design of celadon vases overflowing with chrysanthemums, cherry blossoms, berries with a central scene of bonsai prunus and distant village scenes in a baby pink border, and an ivory silk scarf with vibrant coloured abstract floral sail design, 75 x 75cm, also a white silk scarf with vibrant colours of artichokes, passion flowers and other exotic bloom (3). CONDITION REPORT Abstract example - there are some slight pin rust marks to one corner
GUCCI; two vintage silk scarves, and ivory silk scarf with all-over design of summer fruits, strawberries, cherries, cherry blossom, and butterflies in a plaited border of pale coffee, signed Gucci to the corner with hand-rolled hem, 85 x 85cm, and a celadon green silk scarf with all-over design of summer roses and pansies, baskets of roses, putti and puppies in a pistachio green and yellow border, 85 x 85cm (2).
MOSCHINO; two 'Cheap and Chic' silk scarves in purple and forest green with heart design, a chiffon abstract design scarf, an Aquascutum scarf in buttercup yellow with floral design and rope border, two Ungaro examples including a red silk ground with various flowers, in a navy and white spot border and an ivory embossed scarf with red roses and Ungaro script (5).
An early Edwardian oak cased set of hallmarked silver and ivory handled serving cutlery to include a pair of fish serving knife and fork, hallmarked for James Deakin to the blade and fork, to the ferrule, Sheffield 1900 and a pair of matching salad servers, with silver bowls, shafts and ferrules and ivory handles, all contained in the lid of the case, the bottom section of the case containing two carving knives with George Wish steel blades, silver ferrules and ivory handles, two carving forks with steel blades, silver ferrules and ivory handles and a steel, all within a fitted blue lined wooden case. CONDITION REPORT The vendor authorised us to do a hot pin test to a discreet part of the handle and it showed that these are not plastic or resin.
A large modern beige Kashan rug with cascading panels of floral patterns within a wide floral repeating border, on a beige/ivory ground, exporter's label to the corner. CONDITION REPORT One half is lighter than the other, which may suggest one half had furniture covering it, whilst the other half was exposed.
A 19th century walnut travelling toiletry box containing original glass ink bottles, storage pots, rectangular dressing table tray, all with white metal tops, lift-out tray with compartment for jewellery (af), an Edwardian black case containing two ivory backed hair brushes with black monogram to each, three vintage compacts to include a gilded Stratton example, a small ivory crumb brush and a mahogany jewellery box with carved floral top in the Indian style (7). CONDITION REPORT All of the white metal tops are quite badly rubbed and have dents, dings and scratches, box needs the top refitting and has various surface scratches and splits,
Early 20th Century Crown Devon Staffordshire blush ivory two handled jardiniere on matching stand decorated with classical swags and foliage. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Very grubby , crazing, losses to gilding and wear overall. Evidence of loss to paintwork in places and possible restoration of some decoration. small deposit of glue near one handle. Handles appear re-painted possibly? and minor frits in places.
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