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Click here to subscribeA pair of French carved ivory figures, 19th century, the pair of female nudes each holding a piece of drapery over their raised left leg, on ebonised wood trophy bases. (2) * Condition: The figure with her foot on a rock has a faint hairline crack to her right shoulder, also a small crack on the top of the rock by her left foot and below that, another to the top edge of the base. No other faults.
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of an immortal, Meiji period (1868-1912), wearing long robes and holding a peach to his chest, signed to base on a red lacquer plaque, 8 7/8in. (22.5cm.) 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.
A Chinese hardwood and ivory inlay table cabinet, c.1900, panelled top with shaped apron above a pair of rectangular doors enclosing an arrangement of two drawers and ten pigeon holes with elaborate pierced boxwood frieze, the front doors and apron with inlaid ivory decoration, depicting dragons amidst clouds, phoenix, bats, figures amongst pavilions and pagodas in garden landscapes, figures on horseback, fisherman, scrolling tendrils etc., the side panels with inlaid wooden scenes depicting storks and plants, raised on four shaped scroll feet, 16 1/8 x 8¼in. (41 x 21cm.), 23 5/8in. (60cm.) high. * 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. ** In very good condition with minimal loss to inlays, tiny amount of surface scratches, mainly around door openings and hinges, two screws missing from brass hinges, no key.
A Chinese export blonde tortoiseshell, bone and ivory tea caddy, 18th century, of rectangular form, the exterior with carved and pierced floral, foliate and diaper work panels, the lid inset with blonde tortoiseshell, brass handles to sides and turned ivory feet, the interior with three brass lidded caddies and pink silk lining, 9½ x 5½in. (24.2 x 14cm.), 5 5/8in. (14.25cm.) high, faults and restorations. * Please note that this lot is subject to international CITES regulations. 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. ** As can be seen in the catalogue photo, the front and right hand side have some damage to the fretwork panels. On the front, there is a piece missing from the lower left panel and there are two smaller areas of loss to the upper and lower right panels. The centre far left panel has two splits and the upper left panel has a split to the top. The right hand side of the box has a small piece missing from the top corner of the top two panels and there is a vertical split to both of these panels. The lower left carved and fretwork panels feel a bit loose on this side and would be ideally glued back more securely. The left hand side of the box has a split to the lower right panel and small old cracks to two other panels. The top carved leaf is missing the tip. On the back, the centre left fretwork panel has slipped slightly in its mounting and it has a small chip at top left corner and small crack lower right. One the lid, the tortoiseshell is in good cdn. Two old, small cracks to two bone panels. The centre back bone panel is missing the top layer of bone from the back right side of the panel - possibly due to an old crack or chip which has been repaired by grinding off the top layer. Probably restorations to the veneered edges to the exterior of the box. Interior good overall - some wear & losses to pink silk on edges of lid and base and inside the base from contact with the caddies. Contact marks to centre of lid from the star on the central brass caddy - this caddy pushes the lid upwards a little so it doesn't sit quite flush on the front edge - it would if the caddy could be locked but there is no key. One foot at the back is an old replacement. The base panel to the underside does move a little but remains in place - would ideally be carefully glued to secure properly.
A mid-19th century portrait miniature of a gentleman, oval, watercolour on ivory, wearing a black coat, waistcoat and stock and wing collar, 1¾ x 1 3/8in. (4.4 x 3.5cm.), in an ebonised papier mache frame with hinged metal door verso. * Condition: Miniature is not original to frame - it is held between the glass and door with 20th C card packing. Miniature in good condition - colours good, just two minute flakes from paint to lower edgeand tiny dirt spot to background to right of face. Frame good overall, but ebonised finish has matted. A few small chips to edges. ** 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.
A Chinese carved ivory figure of a seated dignitary, Qing Dynasty, holding a stringed instrument and with one foot resting on the back of a kneeling attendant figure, 5¾in. (14.6cm.) 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.
A Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), of two monkeys holding above them a lotus leaf, in which climb three toads. * Condition: Two cracks to the underside of the leaf. A crack to the right side of one macaque and a small area of pitting to the ivory at the bottom of the crack and pitted imperfections down the whole left side of another. A crack down the right side of one toad, starting at its nose when viewed from above and a crack to the stomach of another 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.
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a female nude, Meiji period (1868-1912), holding in one hand a fan and in the other a handkerchief, signed to an inset plaque to the oval base, 7in. (17.8 cm.) 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.
A Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), of a man holding a broad-brimmed hat at his waist with a child at his shoulder who holds a pipe, on a rounded step base, signed to base on an inset red lacquer plaque, 6¾in. (17.3cm.) high. * Condition: Two hairline cracks to the top of the base at the man's feet and one on the child's head. 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.
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a fisherman, Meiji period (1868-1912), the fisherman standing on a rock with a child holding a turtle on one shoulder, holding a fish in his other hand which a second child seated at his feet reaches up to take from him, signed to oval base, 10 5/8in. (27cm.) high. * Condition: Two faint hairline cracks to the side and one to the back of the man's head. 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.
A Chinese carved ivory figure, Qing Dynasty, of an immortal standing on a rock behind a miniature pagoda in one hand a string of beads and the other raised over his head holding a gourd shaped bowl, signed to oval base, 11in. (28cm.) high. * Condition: Hairline crack down centre of man's back partially hidden by engraving. 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.
A Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), carved as a snake coiled on the back of a toad, two other toads climbing the coils, unsigned, 5 5/8in. (14.3cm.) high. * Condition: One very small crack from the filled nerve hole on the snake's side just above the foot of the frog standing on the back of a toad. Otherwise in good condition. ** 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.
A Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), of a paper lantern maker at his workplace, signed to base, 2¼in. (5.7cm.) high. * Condition: A tool is missing from the man's right hand. 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.
A Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), the finely carved female figure in court dress, holding a folded fan, 7 5/8in. (19.3cm.) high. * Condition: Hairline crack down the front of the headdress. 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.
A Chinese carved ivory figure of a female immortal, Qing Dynasty, depicted dressed in robes and wearing an ornate headress, standing with a basket of fruit in one hand and in the other, held to her chest, a small figure of a child, standing upon an oval base carved to resemble a tumultuous sea, signed to base on inset plaque amongst engraving, 22¼in. (56.5cm.) high. * Condition: A half loop of beads is missing from the bottom of jewellery hanging over her left shoulder. Otherwise in good condition. ** 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.
'Blue Poppy' - a ewer in the style of James Macintyre & Co. Florian Ware, probably late 20th century, after the design by William Moorcroft, unmarked, of tapering cylindrical form with moulded collar, tubeline decorated and painted in shades of blue and green on an ivory ground, 9¾in. (24.75cm.) high.
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a lady in traditional dress, Meiji period (1868-1912), sweeping the floor with a broom, a rat hiding by the broom and another behind her, signed to base, 4¾in. (12.1cm.) high. * Condition: A very small hairline crack on the edge of the base below the below the rat hiding behind the broom - approximately 2 mm. into base. 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.
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of Hotei holding a peach, Meiji period (1868-1912), standing in coloured and textured robes, which extend onto the underside of the base which is signed on an inset red lacquer panel, 5 1/8in. (13cm.) high. * Condition: Two very small chips from the edging of the right sleeve of his robe, each approximately 5 mm. long x 0.5 mm. wide. 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.
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a shellfish digger, Meiji period (1868-1912), holding a three pronged hoe behind his head, an octopus at his feet grasping his ankle with one tentacle, signed to base on an inset red lacquer plaque, 6¼in. (15.8cm.) high. * Condition: A very small crack to the edge of the base by the man's right foot. 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.
A Royal Worcester blush ivory tusk jug, shape no. 1116, puce printed marks, date code 1895, painted with garden flowers, 7 3/8in. (18.7cm.) high; together with three similarly decorated Royal Worcester pieces, comprising a 5in. 1094 jug; a 7in. 779 bottle form ewer; and a 7½in. 1733 bottle vase, two with faults. (4)
D. Mor (early 19th century), a portrait miniature of a young gentleman, oval, watercolour on ivory in blue and white tones, in the style of Delft or blue and white porcelain, wearing a black double breasted coat, white waistcoat, tied stock and frilled cravat, signed to left above shoulder, 2 1/8 x 1 5/8in. (5.4 x 4.2cm.), in an ebonised papier-mache frame. * Condition: Rubbing to paint to right hand side of background. Otherwise good. Ebonised finish slightly matted and a few chips to edge of frame. ** 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.
Yjosef Lorenzl (1892-1950) - an Art Deco cold painted bronze and ivory figure of a young lady dancing, c.1920, poised on tiptoe with arms aloft, signed to bronze disc "RENZ", raised on tapered cylindrical onyx socle, 9 1/8in. (23.3cm.) high, faults. * Condition: Repair, restoration and strengthening to holding foot, fracture to upper right thigh, fracture/split to right wrist, cracks and fractures to ivory head, loss of paint, piece displays well and pleasing to the eye. ** 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.
A fine pair of Japanese Shibiyama inlaid ivory tusks, last quarter of the 19th century, profusely inlaid with mother of pearl and semi precious stones with garden scenes of birds and trees, with pierced and carved hardwood stands, the tusks 10 5/8in. (27cm.) high, overall height 18 3/8in. (46.7 cm), some losses. (2) * Condition: Both tusks with several losses of decoration, which can be seen in the photographs. No other faults noted. ** 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.
A Japanese carved ivory figure of a spear fisherman, with a coolie hat at his shoulders, a child at his side and with waves breaking over the rock on which he rests one foot, signed to oval base, 14in. (35.5cm.) high. * Condition: In good condition, with no damage.** 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.
A Japanese carved ivory figure of a peach farmer, Meiji period (1868-1912), standing on rocks with a basket of peaches on his shoulder, offering a peach to the child at his feet, 9in. (22.8cm.) 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.
A 19th century English School portrait miniature of a gentleman, oval watercolour on ivory, his hair powdered, in a dark blue coat with black collar and brass buttons, white waistcoat and cravat, unsigned, 2 5/8in. high, in a rosewood box frame with inner gilded border and slip. * Condition: Very good with no faults. Frame also very good - not examined out of frame. ** 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.
A Chinese carved ivory figure of Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, with a small seated Buddha in her headdress holding an inverted vase in one hand and in the other, at her shoulder, a branch with leaves, signed to base, 18in. (47.5cm.) high. * Condition: Very good, 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.
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a father and children, Meiji period (1868-1912), the man standing with a child on one shoulder holding a toy hobby horse, a second child at his feet, signed to oval base, 6 5/8in. (16.8cm.) high. * Condition: A split to the underside of the base through the insert covering the nerve hole. Otherwise in good condition. ** 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.
A Chinese carved ivory incense burner, Qing Dynasty, the tripod burner of archaic design, with a pierced lid, Dog of Fo finial and incised mythical beast decoration, standing on a gnarled tree stump carving, 5¾in. (14.6cm.) high. * Condition: No sign of damage to the carving but small patches of glue at the bottom of each of the three feet of the burner. ** 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.
A European carved and stained ivory figure of Eve, 19th century, holding an apple in one hand, in her other hand a bunch of leaves protects her modesty and the serpent writhes at her feet, on a turned, ebonised plinth base. * Condition: The tip of the serpent's tail is missing. Otherwise good with no other faults.
A Chinese carved ivory figure of a raku, Qing Dynasty, the bearded figure standing with a dragon at his shoulder, which arises in smoke from the conch shell at his feet, holding a small branch with ruyi fungi in the his left hand, 7 1/8in. (18.2cm.) high. * Condition: The figure of the man is undamaged but there is a crack across the lower half of the conch shell at his feet. ** 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.
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a rakan, Meiji period (1868-1912), with his right hand and one knee resting on the back of a small beast, holding aloft a pearl stolen from the dragon at his back, unsigned, 9 1/8in. (23.2cm.) high. * Condition No damage, although a small error in the carving of the beast's tail where it crosses the dragon's tail looks like a crack from some angles. ** 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.
A Chinese carved ivory figure of a warrior immortal, Qing Dynasty, standing on the back of a Dog of Fo (Shishi), holding in one hand a raised sword and in the other a miniature temple, on a triple layer base of lotus leaves, 9¾in. (24.2cm.) 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.
A Chinese carved ivory figure of a traveller, Qing Dynasty, the emaciated man dressed in robes, with a large lotus leaf and bud over one shoulder, a child at his side carrying a bundle of scrolls, signed to base, 4 5/8in. (10.8cm.) high. * Condition: A break across the older man's right foot and under his left foot, leaving the figure a little loose on the base. ** 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.
A Chinese carved ivory figure of Buddha, Qing Dynasty, sitting cross-legged in a lotus blossom above a short column of more lotus fronds and leaves, on a circular, two-step base, signed in red to base, 7½in. (19cm.) 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.
Three Chinese Canton carved ivory page turners, 19th century, one with blade carved with auspicious objects against a diaper ground, the handle carved and pierced with Guanyin playing a flute with a pheasant on her shoulder, an attendant at her feet, 11¼in. (28.5cm.) long; the second with waisted handle carved with figures and pagodas amidst trees, 10 1/8in. (25.7cm.) long; the third with curved blade, the elliptical handle carved with a bird flying amidst bamboo, 8¾in. (22.cm.) long. (3) * 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. ** * Condition: - Guanyin: Very good with no faults. - Figures and trees: Several small chips to edge of blade and 1in. crack to tip. Handle very good. - Bird & bamboo: Very good condition.
A Chinese carved ivory figure of Shou Lao, Qing Dynasty, standing with a deer at his side, on his hat rests a gourd which is tied to his tall, gnarled staff, signed to base, 8¾in. (22.3cm.) high. * Condition: A small ivory peg is missing from the staff below the man's hand, leaving a hole and a crack across the staff. Several short hairline cracks run under the base where grooves have been carved to the base edge. Two joints are noticeable where the lower section of the staff. ** 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.
The Following 29 lots are from the collection of Michael Thomas Moon who was an architect and amateur historian descended from the 'De Mohuns', who arrived with William the Conqueror.It was Michael's interest in his long family ancestry that sparked his life long passion for British military history.He started collecting in his late teens and assembled a superb collection of quality swords , each meticulously catalogued with descriptions of the regimental officers who owned them and the campaigns in which they saw action, bringing each to colourful life. Michael's patriotism was reflected in his collection and in turn he respected those who had served the country dutifully and courageously, therefore his wishes were for the proceeds of the sale of the collection to go to the Gurkha Trust. A Victorian 1831 pattern General & Staff Officers' mameluke sword by Henry Wilkinson, London,: the curved acid etched blade with crown and 'VR' cipher, makers mark as per title to ricasso and numbered to the back ' 5909' over gilt brass hilt, two piece ivory grip with brass screws, and bullion loop, together in a brass scabbard with double suspension rings, blade length, 77.5cm.*Notes- The records of Wilkinson Sword Co , show the sword was made in February 1855 as 'General Officers sword with dress and field scabbards. There is no purchasers name but the initials 'JBG are shown. Reference to army lists 1855 show the only officer with these initials and rank as John Bloomfield Gough who in January 1855 was given the rank of Major General.
A Victorian 1822 pattern Light Cavalry Officers mameluke by Garden & Sons, London: the curved single edge blade with acid etched decoration of floral sprays and militaria, over a gilt brass hilt with slender langets and pierced quillons, over a two piece ivory grip with brass studs and bullion loop, together in a steel scabbard with double suspension loops and gilt brass mounted throat decorated en suite, blade length 80cm.
A WILLIAM IV MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID AND IVORY BANDED TORTOISESHELL SARCOPHAGUS SHAPED WORK BOXCirca 1830Decorated overall with floral inlay, with hinged top compartment and lid, the silk lined interior with two loose covers flanking a tray of various silver sewing implements, including a tape measure, mother-of-pearl needle case and scissors, the frieze drawer below opening to reveal a folding rosewood writing slope with two silver mounted containers, hallmarks for Birmingham, 1831, 33.5cm wide; 25cm deep; 19cm highCondition report: Various chips and scuffs commensurate with use and age, notably along the edges and corners, including the front bottom edge of the frieze drawer. Some lifting to the metal stringing in areas. A few small losses to the mother-of-pearl inlay. The tray of sewing implements is not complete, various missing. The silk lined interior lid a little worn with a torn hole toward the middle of the front. Tarnishing and wear to remaining implements. Ivory ball knop handle broken off the frieze drawer for the pull-out writing slope. A few scuffs and scratches, velvet lining a little worn and dirty, wear to silver marks. Several keys inside the top compartment, none for the box. Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
Samuel Shelley (1750-1808)A portrait miniature of a childWearing a white dress with a pink-ribbonedheaddressOn IvoryIn a two-colour gold-mounted circular ivory box(cracking to ivory box)Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
A CHINESE-EXPORT CARVED IVORY FIGURAL CHESS SETEarly 19th CenturyThe stained side depicting George III an Queen Charlotte as the King and Queen, versus the Chinese Emperor and Empress, mounted in a velvet lined and gilt-brass glazed display case, the white king 13cm high overall, the pawn 7cm high; the case 43.5cm wide; 22cm highCondition report: As to be expected repairs in some areas and losses. This list is not exhaustive but the most obvious as follows: Various elements lacking, including the red king’s cross finial, an element from the red queen’s arm and a chip to the back of her crown. Two flags to the rooks. Losses to red pawn’s guns, four or so white pawn’s with missing swords. Various old repairs including, the white king with old glue repairs to the flag, which is also carved with a character mark. The two white elephant rook’s with ink character marks to the undersides. Mahout to the red rook is associated. Some rubbing to the stained side. Possibly some smaller repairs, including one old one to the end of a gun on the red side.Dirt and dust, minor shrinkage in some areas as to be expected. Stand with rubbing and dirt to areas, as to be expected. Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
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