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Lot 3564
ROYAL WORCESTER; a blush ivory pedestal vase and stand with reticulated rim, the main body painted with thistles, raised on a single column with three moulded mythical creatures terminating on paw feet, numbered 1639 to the underside, height 23cm.Additional InformationLight wear to the gilding, but good condition.
Lot 42
Y JOHN HAZLITT (BRITISH 1767-1837)A PORTRAIT OF MASTER DOUGLAS IN A BLUE JACKETWatercolour on ivory Inscribed 'Master Douglas, painted by J. Hazlitt no. 6 Suffolk Street, Middlesex Hospital' (verso)14.5 x 11cm (5½ x 4¼ in.)Condition Report: Unexamined out of glazed frame. Some light surface dirt, otherwise, appears to be in good original condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 434
Y A TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY LINE INLAID TEA CADDY19TH CENTURYOf octagonal form and with silver coloured metal mounts throughout, the hinged lid enclosing an internal cover10cm highCondition Report: Damage and repair to top right corner of front angled panels on lid Stringing missing lower part of right edge of front panel Mark's/faults to upper edge of rear right and rear left canted panels Slight wear and opening of joins consistent with age Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 54
Y A STAGS HORN AND MALACCA CANEThe handle bound with white metal rope twist84cm; a Malacca cane with ivory handle, 87cm; and a small cane with dog's head handle 69cmCondition Report: Overall the canes are in a used condition with signs of wear and age including scratches, knocks, abrasions and cracks.The stag horn cane with some scratches and small indentations and worn base. The woven white metal rope band with no hallmarks, but tarnished. There is a, possibly drilled, hole the the corner of the stag horn.The ivory cane with chips and cracks, the cane scratched and with knock indentations and a worn and chipped base.The dog head cane with a rubbed, scratched and cracked handle. There is a metal repair towards the base. Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 543
Ɵ AUCTION REVIEW OF THE SEASON: 6 volumes, 1962-1987, with TLS. to Sacheverell Sitwell from Hon. Patrick Lindsay, 1983. comprises: HERBERT, John. [editor]. Christies Review of the Season 1982, and Christies Review of the Season, 1983. Phaidon, Christies, Oxford, 1982 - 1983. 2 volumes, publisher's dark blue gilt cloth, dustwrappers unclipped, illustrated e/ps., b/w. and colour illustrations, 504pp; with a typescript letter to Sacheverell Sitwell from Hon. Patrick Lindsay loosely inserted into the 1983 edition, 1pp., 3 lines, 8 King Street, London, printed address at top, Lindsay's manuscript dedication and signature in blue ink, 'Dear Sachie / Herewith a copy of / the Season for 1983 and I hope very much / that you will enjoy it / Patrick / Hon. Patrick Lindsay'. Hon. Patrick Lindsay (1928 - 1986), was the second son of the 11th Earl of Crawford and Balcarres and Mary, Countess of Crawford and Balcarres, a daughter of the Duke of Devonshire. Lindsay joined Christie's Old Masters department in 1952, becoming Head of the department in 1960; The Ivory Hammer, The Year at Sotheby's 219th Season 1962-1963. Longmans Green & Co., Ltd., 1963. 4to., (273 x 210mm), publisher's red cloth, gilt lettering to spine, dustwrapper unclipped, b/w. illustrated e/ps., half-title, includes 15pp. The Property of a Lady by Ian Fleming, b/w. and colour illustrated throughout, 254pp; AYRES, Tim. [editor]. Art at Auction The Year at Sotheby's 1981-82. Two hundred and forty-eighth season, Sotheby Publications, 1982. 4to., (285 x 212mm), publisher's red gilt cloth, dustwrapper unclipped, patterned e/ps., b/w. and colour illustrated throughout, 392pp; Art at Auction The Year at Sotheby's 1982-83. Two hundred and forty-ninth season, Sotheby Publications, 1983. 4to., ( 270 x 210mm), publisher's brown gilt cloth, dustwrapper unclipped, pictorial e/ps., mostly colour illustrated throughout, 416pp; together with Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire, The Property of the Late Major Eustace Robb, Christies 27-29 May, 1987. auction sale catalogue, soft photo. illustrated covers, b/w. and colour illustrated, listing 1555 lots, 329pp. Provenance: The Art Library of Sir Sacheverell Sitwell, Weston Hall.
Lot 552
Y BRITISH SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF LOUISE ANN BLENCOWE Wearing blue dress fringed with white detailing, red beaded necklace and drop earrings, her brown hair curled and upswept Watercolour on ivory, oval Height 7.3cm (2¾ in.) In a glazed gilt metal mount inset into a rectangular painted wood frame.Together with another British School (19th century) portrait miniature of a lady wearing a blue dress and pearl necklace, watercolour on ivory, square, height 7.3cm (2¾ in.) and reproduction print of a gentleman (3)
Lot 77
A REGENCY GILTWOOD AND UPHOLSTERED CORNER ARMCHAIRCIRCA 1820With outscrolled back, removable seat cushion and turned tapering legs95cm high, 67cm wide, 71cm deep; and a patchwork decorative cushionCondition Report: The chair legs have some marks, scratches, knocks, chips and abrasions consistent with age and use.There is a screw missing to the capping of one caster so that it is loose. The gilt is worn to the legs with some of the underlying white gesso revealed. There are chips to some of the gesso also.There is some evidence of old worm.The upholstery is calico with a green cotton twill piped loose cover and cushion. The green loose cover is used, with marks and some wear but remains intact. The calico is generally clean and probably of the same date as the loose cover.Please note we have not inspected the frame beneath the upholstery and can't comment on the condition and originality of this area.The patchwork cushion is backed with pale pink linen. Some of the patchwork fabric is brittle and fragmenting, in particular the central ivory silk flowerhead patches.Please refer to the additional images for a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 682
{ Option of lots: 682, 683 } Mowbray Table Lamp Elegant Light Gold Speckled Glass Base With Fluted Cream Drum Shade. This Stylish Ivory And Brass Mowbray Table Lamp Has Been Finished With A Unique Tonal Layered Design On The Body With A Brass-Finished Metal Top And Base And A Natural Shade. This Elegant Cream Coloured Table Lamp Makes A Charming Embellishment To Any Home, And A Handsome House Warming Gift For Friends And Family. Keep This Ivory And Brass Lamp In The Home Or Office To Bring A Warm Glow To Your Space. This Light Requires A B22 Bulb, Which Is Not Included. W340 X D340 X H650mm (5055999241625)
Lot 683
{ Option of lots: 682, 683 } Mowbray Table Lamp Elegant Light Gold Speckled Glass Base With Fluted Cream Drum Shade. This Stylish Ivory And Brass Mowbray Table Lamp Has Been Finished With A Unique Tonal Layered Design On The Body With A Brass-Finished Metal Top And Base And A Natural Shade. This Elegant Cream Coloured Table Lamp Makes A Charming Embellishment To Any Home, And A Handsome House Warming Gift For Friends And Family. Keep This Ivory And Brass Lamp In The Home Or Office To Bring A Warm Glow To Your Space. This Light Requires A B22 Bulb, Which Is Not Included. W340 X D340 X H650mm (5055999241625)
Lot 149
Y A VICTORIAN SILVER OGEE TEA POTHENRY STRATFORD, SHEFFIELD 1886In George II style, with a conical finial to the domed cover, an ivory scroll handle, a rocaille cast spout, wrythen lobed and moulded with beadwork and budding foliage on a pedestal foot conforming24.5cm (9 3/4in) long, 623g (20.05 oz) grossCondition Report: Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use, hinge loose, cover sits well, marks clear, no dents, repair to vacant asymmetric shieldSits off true, no apparent thin spotsCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 227
Y A GROUP OF JEWELLERY AND VARIOUS ITEMSComprising;An early George III diamond, blue enamel and hairwork marquise shaped panel mourning ring, the central panel with crossover pale blonde hair, within a blue enamelled border, and a surround of old mine cut diamonds, the reverse inscribed Thos Herbert Born Sept 6. 1758 Died Sept 28. 1764, panel 2.3cm long, finger size DA George III gold, seed pearl and hairwork mourning ring, the marquise shaped hair panel set with a seed pearl urn, inscribed verso, Dorothy Dunn, died 6 Dec 1786, agd 72, panel 3.2cm long, finger size M 1/2A Regency portrait miniature brooch, circa 1810, the ivory panel painted with a young lady in period dress, wearing a string of pearls, scratched initials NB, within a gold ropetwist setting, 2.7cm longA George III gilt metal chatelaine, circa 1760, the Rococo pierced panels with figures, flowers, birds, and C-scrolls, 14.2cm long, one of the attachments suspending an early Victorian gold locket in the shape of an oyster, with its own tiny shucking knife, shell 1.8cm wideAn early Victorian blue enamelled bow pendant, missing its drop, 2.4cm longA Regency moss agate and coral panel pendant, the polished circular moss agate panel within a surround of coral beads, suspended from four belcher link chains to a hooped suspensory loop, 6.8cm long, panel 4.2cm diameterA pair of gold coloured eyeglasses, circa 1840, with pull out lenses and twisted wire handle, 6.2cm longA 19th century heart shaped locket, containing a twist of hair, 2.5cm longTogether with a collection of various boxes, including an enamelled and textured egg shaped box, circa 1810, inscribed Friendship sincere tis a jewel dear; a Swiss enamelled panel brooch set with pastes; a small tortoiseshell comb; a compass in red case; and further itemsSaleroom Notice: The full cataloguing for this lot appears online, not as stated in the printed catalogue. Please be advised this lot contains coral and tortoiseshell and so a CITES licence will be required for export. The correct estimate is £1,000-1,500.Condition Report: Diamond mourning ring- Some light wear, a few small scratches, all diamonds present and correct, bright and lively. Very good condition considering age, the ring size is very smallSeed pearl mourning ring- The seed pearls are largely detached from the urn and hair work panel, but the design is still discernible. Miniature brooch, some flaking to the miniature, wear commensurate with age and use, but no major damageChatelaine the top of the hook has been pulled and bent, some splitting to one side, the panels are well detailed, gilding in good order. The oyster locket is in good condition, no noticeable damage or repairsBow- has signs of repairs to the vacant hook to the reverse, some chipping to the enamelRegency agate and coral drop pendant, missing brooch fitting verso, its been adapted and has some repairsHeart locket missing section to the reverseEye glasses, some light wearFurther items have wear, some have damage, as seenCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 229
Y A GROUP OF GENTLEMEN'S ITEMS An early 19th century ivory and pique pencil and penknife; another penknife, an ivory and gold patch box, two turned ivory small boxes and a gold inlaid razorCondition Report: All items with clear signs of age and use, marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions, splits and cracksThe metal areas to the implements and razor have rust and corrosion, Dreweatts do not suggest any of these items are in useable condition Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 249
Y A VIZAGAPATAM SANDALWOOD AND IVORY INLAID WORK BOX19TH CENTURYOf typical form and with fitted interior8cm high, 26cm wide, 18cm deepCondition Report: There are marks, knocks, scratches, scuffs and abrasions consistent with age and use.Some sections of replacement to the corners of the parquetry borders and indistinct losses.The base is missing its bun feet, two are inside.The upper section of metal into which the lock should engage is lacking.The interior dry, a little dusty and with a little wood movement and some cracks.All that said these comments on condition are mostly only apparent on close up inspection.Please refer to the additional images for a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 254
Y A COLLECTION OF FOUR EIGHTEENTH CENTURY HAIRWORK JEWELS CIRCA 1700 AND 1780 To include two gold mounted slides, both circa 1700, with glazed hairwork compartments, one with gold thread initials, 2cm and 1.9cm long; an early18th century gold, glazed compartment and hairwork pendant, circa 1700, the front with gold thread initials, 2.1cm long; a George III gold mounted double sided glazed hinged locket, circa 1780, the front with an ivory panel with sepia wash initials within a wreath, and plaited hairwork to the reverse, .6cm long; and three folded paper parcels containing family members hair, probably 19th century
Lot 408
Pierrot and Columbine Motor-Car Mascots Unusual to find as a pair, these well-crafted bronze figurines retain their gilt finish with ivorine (not ivory) head and arms. A popular character in the commedia dell'arte oeuvre, Pierrot is singing and playing his mandolin to Columbine who rejects him in favour of Harlequin, a rare mascot in similar condition, but with a damaged hand. Both mounted on turned mahogany bases, each mascot 14 cms high. (2)
Lot 1424
Haji Masavara (Iranian, early 20th century), The Iranian Game of Chovgan, known as Polo watercolour on ivory, inscribed on reverse "Haji Masavara Isphahan circa 1920", signed in black ink lower centre with a stylised monogram forming a head, inlaid frame 5¼ x 9 7/8in. (13.3 x 25cm.) * Chovgan, Chowgan or Chogan is a team game with horses that originated in ancient Persia now modern Iran. It is played in Iran, Republic of Azerbaijan and among Tajiks and Uzbeks. It was later adopted in the Western World where it is known as Polo. The word "Isphahan" inscribed on the reverse is probably a reference to Ispahan, a city in Iran where the game of Chovgan has been played for centuries. ** Please note that this lot is subject to international CITES regulations. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 1564
A Chinese ivory carving of two figures holding a scroll, Qing Dynasty, standing on rocks with Guanyin standing amidst clouds above their heads. * Condition: In good condition, with no faults. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 1508
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of three fishermen, Meiji period (1868-1912), one with a basket of fish, another holding a roped bird with another at his feet and the third man holding a net, on a rocky base with breaking waves, 11 1/8in. (28.2cm.) high. * Condition: Very small chip from the top of the ear of the man holding the rope and a crack in his hair near the ear. No other faults. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 222
Brownfields China for Tiffany & Co porcelain dinnerware, comprising ten luncheon plates and two pedestal cake stands of square form with rounded corners, decorated with raised stylised gilt flower to centre and foliate border on ivory ground, the plates measuring 8½in. (21.6cm.) at widest, Brownfields stamped mark to bases; and twelve coffee cans and saucers of similar design, gilt decorated with stylised roundels amidst foliate bands, each with underglaze pattern number 3878, one saucer with underglaze 'Brownfields China, Tiffany & Co New York' mark. (37)
Lot 1528
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a puppeteer, Meiji period (1868-1912), holding a wooden frame from which hangs a miniature dancing figure, signed to base on inset red lacquer plaque, 6 3/8in. (16.3cm.) high. * Condition: Hairline crack to the top of the man's head extends onto his forehead (approximately 1 in. - 2.5 cm.) The mark on the left side of his hair is a filled and engraved nerve hole which can also be seen in his collar on the left of his neck. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 1568
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a farmer, Meiji period (1868-1912), the man standing on rocky ground, holding a bunch of grapes at one shoulder and in the other hand a long bamboo staff and the rope to a basket of grapes at his feet, signed to base, 8¾in. (22.3cm.) high. * Condition: In good condition, with no faults. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 1547
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a lady, Meiji period (1868-1912), standing with a basket of peaches in one hand and the other raised to her chin, signed to the base on an inlaid green lacquer plaque, 9¼in. (23.5cm.) high. * Condition: No damage to figure but a split across the nerve hole under the base, beneath the inlaid signature plaque. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 2443
A pair of 19th century Italian carved ivory figures of dancers, the female figures each with one arm raised above their head, wearing a diaphanous classical-style dress decorated with flowers and ribbons, standing on a circular base set on an octagonal carved wood column with a flared, rounded step base, the figures 8¼in. (20.9cm.) high, 13 1/8in. (33.3cm.) high overall. (2) * Condition: One with the raised arm replaced and some fingers broken on her other hand. The other has a replaced hand on her raised arm. Both figures have a few hairline cracks to their bodies and clothing and some on the circular bases.
Lot 2444
Two French carved ivory figures, 19th century, of partially clad female figures, each standing with one arm raised, one holds a broken goblet, in the other hand holding grapes to her breast, the second holding a turned staff, both on a domed column base, the larger 9 3/8in. (23.8cm.) high. (2) * Condition: The figure with a garland around her head holds aloft in her right hand a turned object with the top missing. She has a hairline crack down her right side and across her right foot. The other figure has a broken right arm at the elbow and a crack across the domed base on which she stands.
Lot 1566
A Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), of a man riding on the back of a crane and holding the string of a gourd bottle, signed to the base in red, 5 1/8in. (13cm.) high. * Condition: The man's left hand is missing. A section of the crane's left leg has been broken out and refitted. Its right leg has a crack above the ankle. A crack down the crane's left wing. Two cracks to the back of the bag at the man's hip. Two diagonal cracks to the base and another which runs under the base which has been engraved with a leaf. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 2448
A well-carved French relief carved ivory triptych, 19th century, with traces of original blue pigmentation, the central plaque depicting the crucifixion, with a shell shaped holy water stoop below and the two hinged side plaques show Barabbas and the other thief. * Condition: The tip is missing from the right hand spire. The shell bowl is a little loose on its fixing pegs. Otherwise in good condition.
Lot 1579
A Chinese openwork ivory carving of lotus blossoms and leaves, Qing Dynasty, amongst entwined stems, 4¾ x 4¼in. (12.1 x 10.8cm.), 1½in. (3.8cm.) high. * Condition: The body of the piece has many hairline cracks to the blossoms, leaves and tendrils but the only break appears to be open split to a tendril, approximately 1.5 mm. wide. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 1573
A Chinese carved and pierced ivory brush holder, Qing Dynasty, 18th / early 19th century, the section of tusk pierced and well carved with trees and figures, on a carved foliate base, 4¼in. (10.8cm.) high. * Condition: A small section is broken from the carved foot rim and the ivory disc which should form the inset base of the brush pot is missing. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 1574
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a deity, Meiji period (1868-1912), possibly Jurojin, standing on rocks with two hoofed animals, a child on his shoulder with a leaf fan in one hand and an inverted gourd bottle in the other, signed to base 9¼in. (23.5cm.) high. * Condition: In good condition, with no faults. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 2455
An Indian carved ivory figure of an elephant mahout, 19th century, the mahout astride the neck leans forward over the head to watch the lowered trunk pushing a log, on an ebonised plinth base, overall length 6¼in. (15.8cm.) long, 4¾in. (12.1cm.) high. * Condition: A few hairline cracks over the rear of the elephant. Otherwise good with no other faults.
Lot 1523
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a musician, Meiji period (1868-1912), standing with a monkey on his shoulder, one foot on a mythical beast and the child at his side throwing his flute in the air, 8 1/8in. (20.6cm.) high. * Condition: In good condition, with no faults. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 1520
A Chinese ivory half-tusk carving, probably 18th century, Qing Dynasty, depicting a calligrapher and his attendant standing on rockwork beneath a gnarled pine tree, with birds at the base, 8 5/8in. (21.9cm.) high, on a carved wood stand, overall 10 1/8in. (25.7cm.) high. * Condition: No damage to the carving but one foot of the wooden stand broken. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 1420
A Northern Indian carved sandalwood and silver box, Delhi, c.1860-70, the box finely carved with scrolling vines and flowers, the edges and corners mounted with silver and with similar lock and hinges, the lid inset with nine watercolour miniatures on ivory of Delhi monuments including the Taj Mahal and Humayun Tomb, each within silver frames, 9 x 6 5/8in. (22.9 x 16.8cm.), 2¾in. (7cm.) high, the Qutb Minar miniature replaced. * A very similar example in the V&A Museum Collection, item O71455, accession no. 1100-1874. This box also illustrated in Furniture from British India and Ceylon, Amin Jaffer, pub. V&A Publications 2001, p.416. ** Please note that this lot is subject to international CITES regulations. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding. *** The miniature, glass and silver frame of the Qutb Minar is missing and has been replaced with a crudely painted replacement at some point. Dirt and dust beneath the glass on the other miniatures and the upper right miniature has some water damage to the paint with crude restoration attempted. Rubbed patch to paint in sky to top right of Taj Mahal miniature and old glue marks to surface of three other miniatures. The lower centre miniature is loose and can be detached from the box lid. The box itself is in good condition, with some dirt to the surface of the carving throughout. The base of the box is warped and has old splits. Later felt pads glued to corners of base.
Lot 1516
A Japanese carved ivory figure of the immortal Jurojin, Edo period, 19th century, the finely carved standing figure holding a partially unfurled scroll with engraved decoration of spiders, 6½in. (16.5cm.) high. * Condition: There are fine hairline cracks over much of the figure, however many are lost in the engraved pattern of the robe. No other faults. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 1548
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of two fish vendors, Meiji period (1868-1912), one man crouches with a fish held above a basket, the other sits holding a bowl, his other hand holding a fan above his head, signed to base, 3in. (7.6cm.) high. * Condition: No damage to the carving but a considerable amount of discolouration, probably from tobacco smoke. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 2454
A French carved ivory and wood figure of a priest, 19th century, the priest with one hand raised, giving a blessing and the other holding a chalice, his habit in carved wood and his head, hands and the toe of one shoe in ivory, also the fastenings of his cowl, standing on an octagonal flared base, 9½in. (24.1cm.) high. * Condition: The figure appears to be undamaged and the only imperfection is that one end of the cowl fastening is broken.
Lot 1565
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a fisherman, Meiji period (1868-1912), standing on rocks with waves breaking around, holding a net in one hand, the other above his head grasping the ties of his hat, signed to base, 8½in. (21.6 cm.) high. * Condition: Fine hairline crack to the top of the rocks between the man's feet. Otherwise good. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 1536
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a fisherwoman, Meiji period (1868-1912), the elderly lady carrying two small demonic figures and with two children at her feet, holding a long staff with a large fish attached, 6 7/8 in (17.5cm.) high. * Condition: The top of the staff and the two short strings attached to the fish's mouth have been broken off and re-fixed. Crack to the top of the lady's head running down her forehead. Crack across the underside of the base runs up the side of one child to join the crack down the lady's head. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 1540
A Japanese carved ivory okimono, 18th / 19th century, depicting two ladies and a man with an axe standing beside a kneeling man, an Oni grasping one lady's billowing sleeve, signed to base, 3 3/8in. (8.6cm.) high. * Condition: A hairline crack at the back of the axeman's shoulder and the bottom of his jacket, also some at the dress hem of the lady with a bird on her shoulder. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 1531
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a performer, Meiji period (1868-1912), the man with a drum in one hand, two monkeys on his back and another at his feet, signed to oval base, 6½in. (16.5cm.) high. * Condition: Hairline crack down the man's left shoulder and arm which has been partially hidden by the engraved pattern on the sleeve. Part of the item held in the right hand of the macaque on the base has been broken away and is missing. Remains of glue at the macaque's feet where it has been re-fixed to the base. The man's right foot is slightly lifted from the base, suggesting that the figure may have been broken off and replaced, as was the macaque. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 1495
A Japanese carved ivory figure of a female peasant farmer, Meiji period (1868-1912), with a bundle of rice stalks under one arm, a cockerel and chick at her feet, on an oval base, signed to base on inset green lacquer plaque, 10½in. (26.7cm.) high. * Condition: Fine hairline crack on top of base by cockerel's feet. Otherwise in good condition with no other faults. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.
Lot 1418
An Anglo-Indian ivory, buffalo horn, sandalwood and porcupine quill inkstand, Vizagapatam, early 19th century, of elaborate tempietto form, the base with a full width drawer surmounted by a raised superstructure with quill holders and recesses for glass inkwells and soapstone paperweights (missing), the raised back surmounted by a tempietto section with lifting floor with single drawer, the roof with ivory and horn radial tiles and centred by a covered cup finial, flanked by buffalo horn foliate letter holders, faults, decorated throughout with porcupine quills and foliate engraved ivory, 16in. (40.75cm.) high. * A very similar example offered by Sotheby's London, Property from the Collection of Sir Gawaine and Lady Baillie, 1st May 2013, Lot 121. ** * Please note that this lot is subject to international CITES regulations. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding. *** Feet missing. Lacks lock and key from drawer. Only two of the horn foliate envelope holders remain to the horn uprights on the tempietto section and one of the uprights has a bruised area towards the top. Lower border piece of ivory missing from the back of the main box - some quill pieces have been added to cover this loss. Otherwise only minor losses to quills and ivory at corners. 2in. shrinkage crack to wood to RH side panel. Lacks inkwells and paperweights which would originally have been present.
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