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Click here to subscribeA stained mahogany folio stand in the manner of Gillows, 19th c and later, inscribed on an ivory tablet Farthing & Thornhill 42 Cornhill, with pair of ratchet-adjustable rounded rectangular wings and turned stretchers on trestle ends with brass box castors, 69cm l Provenance: Heathcote Ball & Co, 24 August 1995, £1072 Restorations and re-polished
Maria Ann Chalon (1797-1877) - Portrait Miniature of a Lady of the Mainwaring Family, bust length, wearing her dark hair in ringlets, with earrings, ivory satin dress and pearls, signed and dated on the card backing Painted by Maria Chalon 1829, 111 x 87mm, scarlet morocco case Provenance: Heathcote Ball & Co 14 December 2000, £596 Miniature slightly warped but not split, case scuffed
A Flemish boxwood Corpus Christi, late 17th century, the folds of the perizonium lightly tied over the right hip, the ebony cross veneered in red stained horn, with ivory terminals, with boxwood label inscribed in ink INRI, 34cm high excluding brass ring, collectors’ labels Provenance: Ralph Sneyd, his sale of the Keele Hall Heirlooms from Keele Hall, Staffordshire, Christie's, July 7 1902, lot 40 (4 Gns to [Capt] Loeffler) "A boxwood figure of Christ crucified, on a cross of red tortoise-shell, Flemish, 17th century"; thence by descent to Margaret, Lady Gretton (nee Loeffler); her deceased's sale, Heathcote Ball & Co, The Old Rectory, Ufford, Lincolnshire, May 18 2000, £745 Dusty but in otherwise good condition. One of the ivory terminals chipped
A gold diamond and enamel flower head necklace centrepiece, with a central cluster of eight cut diamonds, radiating white and ivory enamelled petals, damaged, with concealed eyelets for a chain, marked 750, 10.02gCondition report: Some petals with damage or losses to the surface layer of enamel, but still with underlying colour.
清末民初 深藍地刺繡蝶戀花紋襯衣 with wide quarter-sleeves, featuring on the dark-blue silk damask with floral pattern with embroidered butterflies and floral sprigs, with an ivory coloured border further embroidered, together with a detached pair of ivory-ground silk embroidered sleeve bands132cm across shoulder, 111cm long
明治 雲景、利心、宝山、一民、桂舟等款 各色象牙雕人物及蔬果擺件（一組七件）及 寿款 破殼鳳凰根付 comprising: five okimono carvings of figures, each marked to the base; two European ivory fruits conceived in shibayama style; and one Shibiyama style fruits: the appled with its carved in round with a phoenix breaking off a shell, engraved with a maker's marklargest: 21.8cm high
with intricate madder design within an ivory field and bearing maker's signature for Dilmãghãli Ghãli,660 x 515cm Provenance:Acquired by William Tatem, 1st Baron Glanely (1868-1942) for Exning Hall, Suffolk His sale; Messrs. Gray, Son & Cook, Cambridge, September – October 1942, lot 71,where catalogued as ‘The valuable bordered Oriental carpet’,probably purchased from the sale by George Gibson and by descentLandwade Hall, Exning, Suffolk Condition report: Low pile all over, with a few especially worn areasThe worst area of wear being in the main borderFaded and dirtySignature in the border
the bold design of stylised lotus leaves and star motifs arranged on an ivory ground,418 x 301cmCondition report: pile low in places but generally good given its ageselvage will need replacingone old repair(see image 2)degradation of black dyes and some reweaving of themimage 7 is best for colour authenticy
Collection of pewterware, together with a wooden cutlery box containing bone-handled knives and stainless steel cutlery. Pewterware including: coffee pot, teapot with ivory handles and fruit and leaf finial, spherical teapot with eagle finial, jugs, beer mugs, together with a vintage hole punch, etc.(B.P. 21% + VAT)
19th century mahogany inlaid straight front chest with two short and three long drawers, brass knob handles and ivory escutcheons, on splay legs. (B.P. 21 + VAT) One knob detached but present, (in one of the drawers.)Heavy wear/ scratches/ splits loss to veneer on the top, also in other places including cockbeading . Back boards maybe a replacement. but in useable condition .
Silver plated presentation trowel with ivory handle, 'presented to Mrs J Fear Davies on laying a memorial stone at Neath Mission Hall by the architects, Habershon Fawckner & co. 5th November 1903'. Together with a Masons wooden maul with similar presentation plaque dedicated to the same person and same date. (2) (B.P. 21% + VAT) length of trowel - 27.5 approx. in total. Ivory very good condition, slight striations visible. Mallet - length - 20cm, base diameter 9.5cm base height - 7cm all approx.Postage to UK - £25-£35
A crucified ChristIndo-Portuguese ivory sculpturePart polychrome and gilt decorationRosewood cross and stand of carved, pierced, scalloped and gilt terminalsSilver radiant halo and plaqueUnmarked in compliance with Decree-Law 120/2017, art. 2º, nº.2 C18th century(losses and faults)28x21,5 cm (Christ)92x42,5 cm (total)
A 5 shot .32” rimfire Hopkins & Allen single action revolver, round barrel 3¼”, the top strap stamped “HOPKINS & ALLEN MFG.CO. PAT.MCH.28.71. MAY 27.79” and “32 CAL RIM FIRE BLUE JACKET NO 2”, bright nickel plated overall with punched decoration with spur trigger and plain ivory grips. GWO & C £120-180
A Georgian naval dirk, c 1820, tapered DE blade 20”, etched for its entire length with scrolls and foliage, the hilt with embossed circular guard and plain tapered ivory grip with bun pommel, in its gilt brass mounted brown leather sheath with two hanging rings. GC (blade worn, gilt dirty, blade will not fully enter the sheath) £300-350
A superior quality Georgian naval officer’s sword, probably for senior officer, c 1805, flat, curved blade 28½”, with etched 1801-16 Royal Arms, crowned GR cypher, Union spray and flourishes within slender foliate panels and blued and gilt for half its length, copper gilt stirrup hilt with acanthus leaves and foliate langets, lion’s head pommel and backstrap, chequered and stained ivory grip, in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, with the hanging rings as coiled serpents, the mounts finely engraved with ornamental panels, foliate devices and floral motifs, maker’s name “Read, Sword Cutler, Portsmouth” in crowned roped strap engraved on locket. Good Condition, retaining approx 60% blueing and gilding to blade and 75% gilt to scabbard mounts (tiny edge nicks to blade and a little light pitting towards point, minor cracks and chips to grip). Plate.£600-800
An early 19th century naval officer’s sword for Flag Officer, Captain or Commander, straight fullered blade 32” etched, blued and gilt with the Royal Arms, crown over fouled anchor, trophies, etc, the gilt brass stirrup hilt having anchor engraved on the langets, lion’s head pommel and wire bound ivory grip, with its leather scabbard which is in several pieces but retains its brass mounts, the locket engraved “Dudley Grand Parade Portsmouth”. The sword Good Condition, the blade retaining 90% of the decoration (the hilt a little worn, piece missing from the top of the grip, small patches of rust to the edges of the blade). Plate £400-600.
An unusual Georgian naval style dirk, or short hanger, broad curved, shallow fullered blade, 1-3/8” x 16”, brass S shaped crossguard, with small “ET” mark beneath, plain backstrap and pommel, chain knucklebow, diced ivory grip, in its brass mounted tooled leather sheath, the locket engraved “Malt” ald (?unclear) Bengal”, GC (blade cleaned over light pitting, 2 small grip chips, locket dented). Plate.£300-350
A Georgian naval officer’s service sword for Commanders and above, broad, shallow fullered blade 29½”, of light cavalry type, sharpened for service, etched with crowned GR cypher, standing dragoon, trophy and florets, gilt hilt with slotted, scrolled bar guard, pierced ornamental knucklebow incorporating fouled anchor within crowned laurel wreath, lion’s head pommel and facetted backstrap, silver banded ivory grip, in its leather scabbard with line engraved mounts and 2 hanging rings, small part of original gilt bullion sword knot. Good Condition, the hilt retaining approximately 75% original gilt, the blade approximately 25% blueing and gilding. Plate 18 £400-500
A Georgian naval dirk, c 1810, blade 7¾” of stout elliptical section, etched and gilt for its entire length with scrolls and flower heads (faint), gilt brass hilt with flat figure of eight crosspiece embossed with filigree type decoration and pommel cap embossed with a flower head, the ivory grip with octagonal and baluster sections. GC (the gilt requires cleaning) £250-350.
A late 18th century RN officer’s service sword,straight, DE blade 29½”, with short central fuller on each side engraved “J J Runkel Solingen” with stamps, gilt brass stirrup hilt with 2 swivel sidebars secured in place by a spring catch beneath the guard, lion’s head pommel and facetted backstrap, wirebound finely diced ivory grip, in a restored gilt mounted leather scabbard with frog stud and 2 hanging rings. Good Condition retaining approximately 40% original hilt gilt. Plate. £300-350
A Belgian 6 shot 12mm Francotte type closed frame double action pinfire revolver, c 1870, round barrel 5½” with raised top rib, Liege proved, the frame and cylinder inlaid with brass and silver leaves and tendrils, the bag shaped butt having plain ivory grips and lanyard ring. GWO& C, retaining much original blued finish. Plate £300-400
A Georgian naval dirk, c 1820, tapered DE blade 8” of shallow diamond section, retaining traces of etched decoration; gilt brass hilt with turned ivory grip, the inverted cup guard having scalloped edge and roped border, the ferrule and pommel also having roped bands, the latter with lion mask; in its engraved gilt brass sheath with two hanging rings. GC, much gilt remaining (blade slightly worn with rust stains) Plate £400-600.
A 5 shot .38” rimfire Hopkins & Allen single action revolver, octagonal barrel 2½” marked “Hopkins & Allen Mfg Co Pat. Mar. 20. 1871” and “XL No 4. N.Y.”, with spur trigger and bird’s head butt having plain ivory grips. GC, (action requires slight attention, lightly refinished and reblued overall). £120-180
A Belgian 6 shot 7mm double action open frame pinfire revolver, octagonal barrel 3¼", Liege proved, the breech, frame and cylinder decorated with punched and engraved floral medallions etc, with folding trigger and plain ivory grips. WO&GC, retaining traces of nickel plating overall (cylinder fails to revolve); in a velvet lined fitted wooden box with a few modern accessories. £180-220
A Georgian naval dirk, c 1820, curved blade 7” with traces of etched decoration overall, gilt hilt with recurved quillons, acorn finials, and lozenge shaped langet, the backstrap terminating in lion’s head, and with decorated ivory grip, in its gilt brass sheath with two hanging rings. GC (the gilt worn, the blade does not fully enter the sheath). £300-350.
A naval officer’s dress sword, 1812-1825, slender SE blade 27”, etched with trophies and flourishes, blued and gilt for half its length, gilt brass pronounced stirrup hilt, feather edged langets bearing crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel and backstrap, wirebound finely diced ivory grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard with 2 hanging rings (old repair to leather) Good Condition, the blade retaining approximately 60% original blueing and gilding, the hilt approximately 25% gilt. Plate. £300-400
A Georgian naval dirk, c 1820, curved double edged blade 7½”, brass hilt with straight crosspiece embossed with an anchor, and pommel with beaded decoration, the ivory grip composed of several sections with raised bands, in its brass sheath, one side engraved overall with foliage, anchor, etc, and having two hanging rings and chain. GC traces of gilt (small chip to ivory grip). £300-350.
A naval officer’s dress sword for Commander and above, 1812-1825, slender fullered blade 26½”, with traces of etched fouled anchor, trophies and scrolls (worn and lightly pitted overall), copper gilt stirrup hilt, roped edge langets bearing crowned fouled anchor, round section knucklebow, lion’s head pommel and backstrap, wirebound ivory grip, in restored brown leather scabbard with original gilt locket, middle band and chape). Good Condition Plate. £400-600
An interesting Georgian naval officer’s hanger of the Nile Club, curved blade 18½” etched with flowers, wreaths and helmeted bust holding a curved dagger within medallion, and retaining traces of blued and gilt finish, the copper gilt hilt having crocodile on the pierced guard, which has recurved finials, chequered ivory grip, chain knuckle guard. In its leather sheath with brass mounts retaining traces of gilt. Generally Good Condition, (some wear to blade and sheath). Plate. £400-500
A Georgian naval dirk, c 1810, blade 6” of shallow diamond section, retaining traces of etched decoration; gilt brass hilt with turned ivory grip, small oval guard, and roped bands to ferrule and pommel, the latter in the form of a coiled serpent; in its engraved gilt brass sheath with two hanging rings. GC, the gilt mostly good (the blade slightly worn and rust stained overall). £400-600.
A late 18th century long naval dirk with “five ball” hilt, blade 16” with full length fuller and double edged for the last 8”, etched blued and gilt with crowned “GR”, trophy, pineapple, and scrolls, the brass hilt having standard 5 ball guard and octagonal cushion pommel, with reeded octagonal section ivory grip, in its brass mounted leather sheath with hanging rings, the hilt and sheath mounts retaining traces of gilt. GC, the blade near VGC (some cracking and wear to sheath leather. £500-600.
A 17th century late Charles II period plug bayonet, slightly curved blade 11”, struck on both sides with Moor’s head mark, and on one side only with dagger over “T” mark of Giles Lyndesey (granted February 1677), the brass mounted hilt having helmet head finials to quillons and pommel, and with ivory grip decorated with silver pique work in the form of entwined and reversed “C”s (alluding to Charles II), flower heads, and small rosettes. Good Condition (blade slightly worn with some light pitting, crosspiece and pommel loose). Plate £1000-1500
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