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A Chinese Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220) incised cocoon jar. Grey, flared circular neck with incised bands above an ovoid body having similar vertical incised bands raised on a flared circular base (height 12.5" x width 13" x depth 9"). Contained with a bespoke perspex display case of rectangular form with an ebonised base and ivory linen interior (case height 16" x width 14.5" x 13.5") Provenance: Purchased from Willer, 12 Holland Street, London W8 in 2011 (copy paperwork) and guaranteed as genuine and of the period stated.This has an original receipt so it is guaranteed as described. Everything appears to be in good condition with no restoration that we can see. There is discolouration and oxidisation commensurate with age and some colour differential etc., but the period is guaranteed as per the description. The circular foot is quite roughly made and there is very minor rim fritting around the edge but nothing of great note. Looking closely it is found to be “crusty” in places and there are scratches and discolouration commensurate with age but the piece is in good general overall condition.
A good early 19th century George III period mahogany linen press; the outset cornice above two finely panelled doors enclosing shelves, the lower base section with two half-width drawers above two full-width graduated drawers with navette-shaped ivory escutcheons and stamped brass ovals, shaped apron and raised on high French-style slightly splaying bracket feet (125cm wide x 60cm deep x 210cm high)
A good selection of jewellery to include Whitby jet, a Chinese heavy silver pendant mounted with a jade ring, a 19th century lava brooch, 19th century ivory beads, a gilded model of a Ganesh set with a polished green hardstone, a silver and mother of pearl mounted bracelet, an unusual bracelet made from ladies dress watches, and other similar items etc.
A Victorian 18ct. gold five stone diamond set pendant locket upon 9ct. gold choker necklace, the pendant lid inset with five diamonds of 0.05ct spread approx. each, the central diamond of 0.03ct spread approx. formed to look like a daisy head and with engraved decoration, hinged to reveal a watercolour on ivory portrait miniature of a young gentleman, together with a glazed hair panel with three seed pearls, length of pendant including suspension loop 52mm approx., weight of pendant 27.3g approx., weight of choker necklace 17.8g approx., weight overall 45g approx.
Early 20th Century French School - portrait miniature on ivory - Marie Antoinette, in the Palace of Versailles Gardens in blue dress and plumed bonnet, holding a rose, after the 1783 original by Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun, (1755-1842), signed lower right 'R. Heuer' or 'R. Hener', 14cm x 10.8cm, framed and glazedCondition report: Very slight curling to ivory sheet. Later backing board loose, later frame. Please see additional terms regarding Pictures.
LATE 18TH CENTURY VIOLIN BY JOHANN GOTTLOB FICKER (1744-1832) the interior with label inscribed 'Johann Gottlob Ficker, Vilino, Correspontent Romani Cremona 98' and stamped 'JGF', with one piece 14" back, the tailpiece inlaid in mother of pearl with flora, the body and scroll outlined in ivory, 60cm long, in fitted hardwood case with two bows by R. Weichold and Albert Fischer
A 19th century earthenware cheese dish and cover, the latter featuring printed scenes of Southampton, the base stamped 'ivory', 27.5 x 27.5cm, and a Ironstone 'Abbey' pattern transfer print decorated lidded twin handled tureen (2).Additional InformationThe cover and dish with crazing, terrine also with crazing and further staining. The terrine also with spreading firing crack to interior, further imperfections and general wear.
George Raphael Ward (British, 1797-1879), Portrait miniature of Rev. W. Frederick Wickham, signed and dated to the verso "No. 1/Portrait of the Rev. W. Fredk, Wickham/by George Raphael Ward/1834/30 Fitzroy Sq.", on ivory mounted to card, 11.5 x 9.5cm. Provenance: The Wickham family, Torquay, Devon, by whom given to a friend of the present owner
Soul and Motown Interest L.P's, twenty five titles which include Jimmy James and The Vagabonds - The New Religion (MAL 1244), The Supremes - I Hear a Symphony (Motown 643), Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love her (Tamla 279). Bob and Earl (BCB1), The Detroit Emeralds - Abe, James and Ivory (6309101) with more titles by The Supremes, Kiki Dee, Michael Jackson, The Drifters, Isley Brothers and Sam Cooke.
A Ceylonese ebonised desk stand, late 19th century, the central cover surmounted by an elephant, and opening to reveal an ivory inlaid elephant,cm, with a single drawer to the front, height 14cm, width 33cm, depth 23cm.Condition report: One urn lacking it's cover. Central cover not closing properly.
An Anglo-Indian ivory mounted fruitwood box, circa 1900, height 6cm, width 18cm, depth 8cm.Provenance:Michael Trethewey. A Gentleman of Taste.We are delighted to be selling in this sale and over forthcoming sales, items from the estate of the collector Michael Trethewey. Michael had an unerring eye for quality. He was a frequent visitor to these auction rooms, an elegantly dressed, unassuming man who bought well and had a singular passion for old school antiques.We are honoured to be handling his estate and as well as the items in this Asian sale we will be selling further pieces from his extensive collection in our September 2nd Antique Sale and across our range of upcoming specialist sales.Condition report: No condition issues.
Four Persian unframed oval portrait miniature paintings on ivory, 19th century, 6 x 4.5cm.Provenance:Michael Trethewey. A Gentleman of Taste.We are delighted to be selling in this sale and over forthcoming sales, items from the estate of the collector Michael Trethewey. Michael had an unerring eye for quality. He was a frequent visitor to these auction rooms, an elegantly dressed, unassuming man who bought well and had a singular passion for old school antiques.We are honoured to be handling his estate and as well as the items in this Asian sale we will be selling further pieces from his extensive collection in our September 2nd Antique Sale and across our range of upcoming specialist sales.
An Anglo-Indian sandalwood and ivory box, 19th century, height 5.5cm, width 17cm.Provenance:Michael Trethewey. A Gentleman of Taste.We are delighted to be selling in this sale and over forthcoming sales, items from the estate of the collector Michael Trethewey. Michael had an unerring eye for quality. He was a frequent visitor to these auction rooms, an elegantly dressed, unassuming man who bought well and had a singular passion for old school antiques.We are honoured to be handling his estate and as well as the items in this Asian sale we will be selling further pieces from his extensive collection in our September 2nd Antique Sale and across our range of upcoming specialist sales.Condition report: Age cracks to the ivory and the sandalwood, loses to inlay throughout, inner rim chipped, images of affected areas on David Lay website.
A Chinese carpet, circa 1930, the indigo field with a circual central medallion filled with stylised dragons, pots and vases of flowers and butterflies, within an ivory border with flowering scrolling leafy vines and blue medallions, 385 x 260cmCondition report: Pile good with areas of very slight wear. A small amount of knotheads (white spots) visible. Small blue ink stain on flatwoven end strip. Some staining including food stains and a bit of paint. No tears or repairs. Extra photos now added to our website www.davidlay.co.uk
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