A very rare Thomas Webb and Sons gilded 'peachblow' glass falcon's head scent bottle, dated 1885Modelled as a falcon's head, delicately shaded from deep red through red to pale pink, the colours created within the heat-sensitive glass and given a satin finish, the edges of the bill, eyes and surrounding areas picked out in gold, the head covered with stylised feathers also in raised gilding, the silver gilt screw cover by Frederick Bradford McCrea with London hallmarks for 1885, 17.5cm long, inscribed 'Rd 16898' in giltFootnotes:For a comparable example in ivory glass with very similar gilt decoration see Ray and Lee Grover, English Cameo Glass (1980), col. pl.C413.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Three bamboo carvings Chinese comprising of a figure of Luohan holding his staff 16.5cm high, a small figure with his hands clasped 12cm high and a carved cigarette holder carved with mountains and figures with ivory stoppers, 11cm across (3) Condition: cigarette holders ivory stopper is broken in half, wear to all
Painted fan Chinese, 20th Century painted with flowering blossoms to one side on the left, to the right signed with two red seal marks, the reverse with further lines of calligraphy, with ivory guards, 47cm across when extended Condition: Some foxing and staining to the paper fan. Some stretchers/guards repaired. Otherwise ok overall.
A George III silver teapot of rounded rectangular bellied form, the rim with gadrooned and foliate decoration, the handle with ivory beads, raised on four bun feet, (London 1815) 29 cm long, 21.65 oz totalCondition ReportHas several dents throughout - see images. The lid appears to have a slight smile which may, or may not, be correctible. Overall "slightly tired" look though basically sound.
A collection of various objets de vertus including a 1914-18 medal awarded to "MG Wylde V.A.D", together with Victory medal, a small patinated bronze figure of a teutonic warrior shielding himself against arrows, 7 cm high, a miniature brass model of wrestlers, 2.5 cm x 1.9 cm, a small matchbox containing miniature bone dominoes, an articulated fish charm, bone Maltese Cross pendant, two mother of pearl mounted penknives, an ivory mounted penknife, two lighters, miniature Stratford-on-Avon charm photograph album, an Australian Commonwealth chrome plated car badge with red enamel decoration, etc
A 20th Century amber bead necklace, 55 cm long, a pair of amber coloured conical drop earrings with yellow metal mounts, a white agate and jade bead necklace, 48 cm long, early 20th Century ivory bead necklace, 42 cm long and two further bead necklaces and a pair of blue pearlescent bead clip-on earrings, together with a hand-painted silk fan with carved bone sticks, housed in a satin covered case bearing label "J Duvelleroy London" and a Victorian silver mounted coral teether (incomplete)
19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL "Gentleman in black coat with sideburns, seated in a spoon back chair", a portrait study, half length, oil on ivory, oval, unsigned, approx 5.8 cm x 4.8 cm, together with another depicting "A young girl in pensive pose, her chin upon her hand in a white dress", oil on ivory, oval, unsigned, approx 6.4 cm x 5 cm and another depicting "Young child in white cotton top, smiling", oil on ivory, oval, approx 6.5 cm x 5 cm
19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL "Mr Smith aged 20", a miniature portrait study of a gentleman in blue/black overcoat with white stock, a red curtain in the background, oil on ivory, unsigned, inscribed in pencil verso on Rowney & Co. card, 7.5 cm x 5.7 cmCondition ReportMiniature appears to have a small flake to the paint in the bottom right hand corner. General wear and tear conducive to age and use to include some crazing the frame, scratches to the glass etc. See images for more details. Overall size excluding brass loop fitting 16cm x 14cm.
A basket of various objets de vertus including an Indian hardwood and shell lidded box, 21 cm x 22 cm x approx 4.5 cm thick, together with a Victorian carved ivory cross pendant, intricately decorated with flowers and wreath, approx 9.2 cm x 5.3 cm, an early 19th Century Bilston type enamel box, inscribed to lid "A token of love", 3.6 cm x 3 cm x 2.8 cm, a set of three verdigris patinated bronze figures of monkeys "Hear No Evil", "See No Evil", "Speak No Evil", a carved and painted blackamoor musician novelty box and a carved soapstone monkey vase, 10 cm x 7.3 cm high
A box of sundry items to include 13 cast brass Gothic style rails with box of brass fixings to match, a Canadian carved soapstone figure of a Seal, small pair of Salter letter balances, two brass D shaped locks, magnifying glass, pair of ladies brown leather boot skates, backgammon board and pieces, Höhner Soprano melodica, World War I altitude slide rule (x 2), pack of Lockie's Improved drawing scales, one volume RUDYARD KIPLING "The Years Between", published 1919, tooled and gilded leather bound, one volume WALTER MONEY "A Popular History of Newbury...", published 1905, two Victorian carved ivory bound volumes "The Bible" and "The Book of Common Prayer", brass leaf ashtray, bottle opener, various playing cards and a Victorian needlework pole screen panel with floral decoration, needlework silhouette study of a plough team and white paper cut out scene of figures in a woodland with animals
Box of miscellaneous items to include; a blue moulded glass bottle marked Poison, a copper beaten plate, two small German porcelain figures of boys, two modern netsuke, various foreign coinage, small penknife, small brass bells some in Welsh lady design, glass funnels, sherry glass, modern fan, small terracotta pot with crocodile finial, trumpet shaped glass item (probably from an epergne), a ceramic butter pat, a turned ivory chess piece (damaged), a padlock and key and a tin Prilect box containing wooden checkers etc. (B.P. 21% + VAT)
Tödlein mit Stundenglas. Datierung: Wohl Ende 18.Jh. Technik: Rhinozeroshorn, Elfenbein geschnitzt. Maße: H. 13cm. Zustand B. Erläuterungen zum KatalogKunstkammer 18. Jahrhundert Skelett COLTH WITH HOURGLASS. Presumably end 18th century. Rhinozeroshorn, ivory carved. H. 13cm. Condition B. Explanations to the Catalogue
FEIN GESCHNITZTER RAHMEN MIT HERRENBILDNIS IM STIL DES 17. JH. Datierung: Ausführung 19. Jh. Technik: Elfenbein geschnitzt. Maße: Im Oval: 14x10,5cm. Zustand C. Erläuterungen zum KatalogKunstkammer 19. Jahrhundert Rahmen Elfenbein FINELY CARVED FRAME WITH MEN'S PORTRAIT IN STYLE OF 17TH CENTURY. Date: Manufacture 19th century. Technique: ivory carved. Measurement: In oval: 14x10.5cm. Condition C. Explanations to the Catalogue
MINIATUR SERVICE IN WALNUSS. Wohl England. Datierung: 18./19. Jh. Technik: Walnuss, Spiegelglas, Elfenbein, Metall etc. Beschreibung: Die Nuss scharniert und innen im Deckel kleiner Spiegel. Maße: 4,5x5x4cm. Zustand B. Provenienz:Kunsthandel Wachholz, München. Erläuterungen zum KatalogWohl England Kunstkammer 18./19. Jahrhundert Miniatur Walnuss MINIATURE SERVICE IN WALNUT. Presumably England. Date: 18th/19th century. Technique: Walnut, mirror glass, ivory, metal etc. Description: The nut hinged and in the lid a small mirror. Measurement: 4.5x5x4cm. Condition B. Provenance:Kunsthandel Wachholz, Munich. Explanations to the Catalogue
KLEINE STEHLE MIT AUFGELEGTER KUGEL. Datierung: 19./20. Jh. Technik: Elfenbein, gedrechselt und durchbrochen gearbeitet. Maße: H. inkl. Kugel 17,5cm. Zustand B. Erläuterungen zum KatalogKunstkammer 19./20. Jahrhundert Elfenbein SMALL STEHLE WITH ATTACHED BALL. Date: 19th/20th century. Technique: Ivory, turned and open worked. Measurement: H. incl. ball 17.5cm. Condition B. Explanations to the Catalogue
Elfenbeinpulverflasche, Historismus im Stil des 16. Jhdts. Fein beschnitzter, zweiteiliger Korpus aus Elfenbein mit Darstellung einer Löwenjagd aus ineinander verbissenen Löwen und Hunden. Beschnitzte Schütte mit eisernem, gefedertem und figürlich reliefertem Verschluss. Seitlich zwei Hängeösen mit etwas geschlissener Tragekordel, eine Seite mit halbrundem Riss. Länge 16 cm.Achtung - Versand in Nicht-EU-Staaten unterliegt CITES Regularien.Zustand: II -An ivory powderflask, Victorian in the style of the 16th century Fein beschnitzter, zweiteiliger Korpus aus Elfenbein mit Darstellung einer Löwenjagd aus ineinander verbissenen Löwen und Hunden. Beschnitzte Schütte mit eisernem, gefedertem und figürlich reliefertem Verschluss. Seitlich zwei Hängeösen mit etwas geschlissener Tragekordel, eine Seite mit halbrundem Riss. Länge 16 cm.Attention - shipping to non-EU countries subject to CITES.Condition: II -
Gravierter Revolver Smith & Wesson Mod. 3 American, USA, um 1871 Kal. .44 S&W Russian, Nr. 3895, nummerngleich. Runder 8"-Lauf mit matter Seele. Sechsschüssig. Auf dem Lauf Standardfirmierung. Neusilberkorn. Metallteile leicht mechanisch gereinigt, teilweise fleckig mit kleinen Korrossionsstellen. Sehr gute Gravuren in der Art der bekannten Nimschke Stücke. Originalität der Gravur nicht gesichert. Stark gealterte, originale Elfenbeingriffschalen. Mechanisch in Ordnung. Länge circa 35 cm. WBK: Achtung - ErlaubnispflichtigAchtung - Versand in Nicht-EU-Staaten unterliegt CITES Regularien.Zustand: II -An engraved early pattern Smith & Wesson 3rd Model American, USA, circa 1871 Cal. .44 S&W Russian, SN. 3895, matching numbers. Round 8"-barrel, matte bore. Six shots. Standard markings on the barrel. German silver front sight. Metall surfaces cleaned, still a bit spotted with minor traces of corrosion. Very nice engraving, Nimschke-style, but we aren't certain if it's original. Original ivory grips, aged. Mechanically sound. Length circa 35 cm.WBK: Attention - For this gun we will need to obtain an export license for you, based on your import permit (if needed in your country) or through your firearms dealerAttention - shipping to non-EU countries subject to CITES.Condition: II -
A Victorian ivory locket form twin miniature frame, late 19th century, the two vacant apertures with gilt rope twist mounts, the hinge and clasp with incised geometric motifs, monogrammed to front cover, 6.5cm high Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers do not ship items containing ivory outside the UK. Trevanion recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. A buyer's inability to import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.The government have proposed legislation to create a UK law to ban the sale of all ivory. Please note this means that this lot is legal to sell now but may not be in the future.
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