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Click here to subscribeλThree Inuit Tupilaks Greenland antler and walrus ivory, with resin inset eyes, the largest signed IAN with symbols and 98, 6cm, 10cm and 13.5cm high, and an Inuit tooth amulet carved as a Tupilak, 8.2cm long, with a leather cord, all in separate cases. (12) Provenance The Graham Turner Collection.
λAn Inuit ice scratcher Alaska, 19th century cedar, seal claws, sinew and marine ivory, the handle with a carved seal head terminal having inset bead eyes, the top inset a small rectangular plaque with three dots and a triangle motif, the end with three bound claws, 30.8cm long. This hunting implement personifies the cunningness of the Inuit hunter. They often disguised themselves or mimicked their prey's behavior or calls. This implement would have been scratched at the ice, making a familiar noise calming the suspicious seal, lulling it back to sleep and allowing the hunters to approach unaware.
λAn Inuit bow drill Arctic, 19th century walrus ivory, each end with two holes for line attachment, the three planes engraved hunting scenes of figures in Umiaks hunting whales and walrus, another party after caribou and a figure hunting birds, 30.5cm long, cased. (4) Provenance The Graham Turner Collection.
EDOUARD RENOUF OF JERSEY - a Sheraton Channel Islands mahogany 8-day longcase clock, white dial with Roman numeral hour markers, subsidiary seconds dial and hand painted floral decoration with date aperture, dome-top pillar support case inlaid with satinwood and ivory, dial 42cm x 31cm, case height 208cm, with pendulum and weights
A 19thC Grainger Royal China Works Worcester blush ivory part dessert service, comprising two shaped dishes, 25cm wide, two shaped oval dishes and eleven plates, each hand painted with summer flowers on a blush ivory ground with moulded decorating and gilt highlights, green printed marks beneath. (a quantity)
* Selby (John Prideaux). A collection of 21 engravings of Sea Birds [1818 - 23], hand-coloured engravings (one uncoloured), occasional duplicates, each approximately 605 x 480 mmQty: (21)Footnote: The prints consist of: Great Black-Backed Gull, Crested Cormorant, Black Tern, Razor Bill, Little Auk (2 copies), Foolish Guillemot (3 copies, 1 uncoloured), Arctic Skua - Young, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull - Young, Common Gull. Win. Plum. Solan Gannet, Little Guillemot, Lesser Black-Backed Gull, Iceland Gull - Young (2 copies), Pomarine Skua, Arctic Skua [and] Ivory Gull - Adult.
A selection of 21 photo/picture frames including 2 silver plated and 4 boxed examples with various card accessories. Also, a wall mirror 49cm x 62cm in an ivory and gilded wood frame and an unmounted mirror 3 bagged woolen picnic blankets, boxed massage kit. Fully adjustable vehicle roof rack (pair). A 12v Auto Vacuum which inflates pool floats, air mattresses etc, boxed, unused with all accessories. A pair of fully adjustable metal speaker stands with a pair of Phillips speakers and spare cable. - A vintage Bush/Murphy 3 band battery/main radio with tone control. A Bush portable CD player boxed with instructions and headphones (unused)
A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese export silver three piece tea service by Wang Hing & Co, Hong Kong, comprising teapot with hinged cover and ivory insulators, 13 cm high, twin handled sugar basin and cover, 10.5 cm high and milk jug, 8.5 cm high, all with simulated bamboo handles and embossed decoration of scholars and attendants in palatial garden landscapes on textured/speckled ground, all stamper 'WH' and '90' 34.2 oz gross c/w a textured paper covered wooden case with blue silk lined fitted interior and sliding front panel, 38 cm h x 30.5 cm w x 16.5 cm d Hinge on the teapot cover is worn/loose, some superficial surface scratches and general wear, case with wear and small tears to paper corners
A 19th century cross-banded mahogany secretaire chest of drawers, the interior with an arrangement of drawers (with turned ivory furniture) and niches, over three long graduated drawers, 99 cm w x 50 cm x 103 cm hDrawers open smoothly, chest has repairs, some losses to veneers and beading. One handle is missing, the lock to the bottom drawer is also not present. The inlay is on the secretaire drawer and caddy top only
A 19th century marine ivory and ebony parasol handle or walking cane pommel carved as a clenched fist holding a flower, 7 cm to/w a pair of 'The Camden Bezique Marker' Chas. Goodhall & Son Ltd, London, Circa 1910, with box wood lift up tabs and a collection of circular and rectangular ivory gaming counters in box wood boxes etc.
A Victorian cased set of seven 'cut-throat' razors, with ivory handles, the blades etched with the days of the week to/w a 19th century plated on copper inkwell with two bottles enclosed by hinged cover, 12 cm wide, a Victorian engraved ep Christening mug, ep and wooden mustard pot and a brass miniature 'Iron Maiden' desk-ornaments (5)Ivory handles discoloured, blades in good condition
An ivory fan with many ink signatures of artists, writers, politicians, philosophers belonging to the Sette of Odd Volumes, 1891, inscribed at top edge of fan paper 'This fan was presented to Mrs George Haite by the Members of the Sette of Odd Volumes as a souvenir of the fourth day of December on thousand eight hundred and ninety one, when she rendered distinguished her services to the Club as a Member of the Dinner and Reception Committee - There is Divinity in Odd Numbers - Dulce est dispoene in low'; leading the signatures is Bernard Quaritch, first president, 1878, and including Henry Stacy Marks, John Charles Dollman, Henry Ryland, Edgar Bundy, Edmund Blair Leighton, W Wyllie, Cecil Aldin, Douglas Sladen, George Sheridan Knowles, Phil May, Wilfred Ball, James Orrock, George Haite, Fred Villiers, Alfred East, Henry Moore, Jerome K Jerome, Cosmo Monkhouse, MacLaren Cobbon, Ada Ballin, Dr John Todhunter, W G Churcher, and many more, approx 135 signatures, approx 67 cm open span, 35 cm closed, within green silk cotton lined pouch with stylised flower motifs, possibly designed by HaiteProv: Purchased by the present vendor at an auction dispersal of the Estate of George Haite's daughter in the 1970s
Kaffee-/TeeserviceLondon, 1845–47. Silber, 4-teilig. Meistermarke George Ivory, Verkäufer: John & Thomas Turner, London. Blanker, bauchiger Korpus, Deckelknauf und Henkel aus Elfenbein. Bestand: Kaffee-, Teekanne, Cremier, Sucrier. In originaler Holzschatulle. Gemarkt. H (KK) 21,5 cm, zus. ca. 2050 g. - Alters- u. Gebrauchsspuren, gedellt.
A collection of nine 19th century bone and bone/ivory cotton winders, together with three further bone and mother of pearl cotton reels, a carved bone tape measure case, a carved bone sewing accessory, a 19th century Cantonese bone and feather fan, painted with figures and flowers and a further fan (af).
An early 19th century bone and ivory cylindrical container inscribed 20 guineas to the ivory cover, the cylindrical body housing three matched dice, height 3.5cm.Additional InformationAs stated, the cover is ivory, the base is bone, there are chips to the interior of the bone rim. We do not believe the dice are original to the piece.
A collection of thirteen 19th century papier-mâché horn and other snuff boxes, to include an oval horn example engraved on the top 'Ellis Jones', length of longest 8.5cm, with a Victorian tortoiseshell and ivory needle case, the lid and hinge defective, and a brass mounted leather shot flask.Additional InformationThe horn lid of the snuff box fits well, however there is a slight gap to the middle sections when it is closed. There is a small chip to the flange of the lid and the box has general age wear patina of scratches and scuffs throughout.
An unusual 19th century ivory double sided and four faced token carved to one side with the profile of a cardinal and a monk and with a bishop and pauper to the reverse, length 9.5cm. Additional InformationA small few chips around the edges, also a small drilled hole through the bishop's mitre and general surface wear and staining throughout.
PETER TERESZCZUK (1875-1963); a bronze and ivory figural lamp modelled with a young maiden holding a jug beside the lamp, signed, height 40.5cm. (D)Additional InformationThere is a natural fine striation crack running through the left side of her face which is slightly stained. Also a similar mark through her right thumb which is possibly part of the decoration. An even cover throughout, green/brown with darker brown tones to her right arm tunic and to the reverse of the figure. There is a very small dent to the foot rim where the hole is situated for cabling for the lamp. This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk or http://artistscollectingsociety.org
ANTON ENDSTORFER (AUSTRIAN 1880-1960); a bronze and ivory figure of a young woman wearing a cloak set on a green marble base, signed, height 36cm. (D)Additional InformationA good medium/dark brown patination throughout. The ivory face is very slightly dirty but not damaged at all. There are no losses or damage to the figure nor to the base. As well as being signed, there are a pair of initials within a square engraved to the bronze. This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk or http://artistscollectingsociety.org
ROYAL WORCESTER; a blush ivory figural table lamp modelled as a female water carrier, raised on painted wooden plinth base, overall height 40cm.Additional InformationAs stated, the base is a later replacement, we are unable to see the marks though we o believe that this is definitely by Royal Worcester, there is an area underneath the column supporting the light fittings which is matte and is possibly restoration.
A large Japanese carved ivory okimono representing a fisherman holding a basket containing crabs, raised on circular naturalistic plinth base, bearing impressed seal signature, height 30cm.Additional InformationSplitting to the base and legs. Possible old repair to the base surrounding the seal signature, so the signature is possibly a later addition. Numerous cracks, missing part of the harpoon.
Two large late 19th century Chinese rootwood figures of immortals, height of larger 43cm (2). PLEASE NOTE: we are unable to post this item outside of the UK.Additional InformationSplitting to the bodies, faces and heads. Each of them has ivory teeth, so we are unable to post out of the UK, one has a large chip to its foot.
19th century portrait miniature on ivory of a young officer, 6 x 5cm, with a further portrait miniature on ivory of a gentleman in side profile wearing a wig and a further portrait miniature watercolour on paper, side profile of a boy, 9 x 6.5cm (3).Additional InformationThe example of the office with a large crack running through, it appears to have been glued to the back board. Each of the frames is in poor condition. There are stains to each of the miniatures.
ROBERT HENNELL III; a Victorian hallmarked silver coffee pot, the upper body with cast floral and scrolling detail, London 1857, approx. 20.92ozt/650g. PLEASE NOTE: this piece cannot be posted outside of the UK.Additional InformationThere are numerous dents and knocks to the body. The foot rim is slightly misshapen, there are ivory spacers to the handle so this piece cannot be posted outside of the UK.
An early 19th century embossed hallmarked silver teapot of compressed circular form, hallmarks rubbed, length 27cm, approx 16.88ozt/525.3g (af).Additional InformationIt has ivory insulators so cannot be shipped outside the UK unless with proper licences. It is in very poor condition, it is very badly damaged, has been repaired numerous times, solder throughout and heavy surface wear.
A JAPANESE SHIBIYAMA IVORY CARD CASE, 19th century, decorated with peacock, wading birds, butterfly's and insects, in gilt and mother of pearl against an ivory ground, repeated to the back panel and spine 10.5cm high; together with another ivory note case, 19th century, decorated to one side with a lion and the opposing with tiger, 9cm high
Y Attributed to John Hoskins (British circa 1590-1664)Lady Glynne Wheler, wearing black dress, white underslip, pearl and gem jewels, single strand pearl necklace, pearl drop earrings, her hair curled and upswept into a bun embellished with pearlsOil on vellum, ovalSigned with initials and dated 1648 (lower right)6.5 x 4.5cm (2½ x 1¾ in.)Together with fourteen portrait miniatures, variously oil on copper, vellum, watercolour on ivory and enamel, each depicting a member of the Sitwell family from the 17th to 19th centuries, each identified by inscriptions to labels attached verso, the largest 14 x 10cm, the smallest 3.5 x 3cmFramed as three groups of five, in oval frames, the largest overall: 49 x 43cm, the remaining two: 42 x 35cm (3)Condition Report: They are all presented behind glass in three common frames. They are unexamined out of their frames, but under UV light there are no visible signs of damage or restoration.Condition Report Disclaimer
A rare German carved ivory spherical box and cover adapted from a ball pommel from a wheel lock belt pistolLate 16th century, probably ThuringianOn later turned feet, 7cm wide, 7.5cm deep, 8cm high (2 1/2in wide, 2 1/2in deep, 3in high) Footnotes:For a pair of German 16th century wheel lock pistols with almost identical decoration, see Bonhams, 28 November 2018, The Richard Garrett Collection of Antique Firearms lot 198.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. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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