THREE OPIUM PIPES, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). One carved from bone incised with various sages and, the area which connects the bowl applied with silver and enamel and the bowl of pewter. The second of horn and ivory simulating bamboo segments, with a loose stoneware bowl. The last an impressively large gnarly burlwood pipe with an old ivory mouthpiece and a metal bowl incised with Chinese characters. Condition: The bone pipe and horn/ivory pipe with some natural cracks. Generally, all in very good condition. Provenance: German private collection. Dimensions: Length largest 68 cm
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THREE OPIUM PIPES, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). One carved from tortoiseshell with a stoneware bowl and a metal mouthpiece. Another of black wood with incised decorations, the end pieces of bone. The last of red-lacquered wood, the mouthpiece of ivory and the bowl of pewter. Condition: The tortoiseshell pipe with some minor wear, chips and cracks. The wood pipe with some wear, the bowl is missing. The lacquered pipe with a large split and some general wear. Provenance: German private collection. Dimensions: Length largest 59.2 cm
A HANGING SCROLL PAINTING OF A PRUNUS TREE, QING China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Ink painting with some color mounted as a hanging scroll, depicting a flowering prunus tree. Signature, inscription and three seals in the upper right corner with another seal in the bottom left corner. Ivory roller ends. Condition: Some creases and soiling. Provenance: Collection of Rodney Pete and Marge Henricksen. The Henricksens formed their collection while living in Japan in the 1960s and early 1970s. Dimensions: Total size 198 x 57.5 cm, painting only 160 x 40 cm.
A sword comprised of associated parts, the fullered blade length 81.5cm, with carved ivory grip to applied brass lion head pommel (af).Additional InformationHilt and blade loose, grip and back strap loose, in general the whole sword is loose. Blade heavily pitted with nicks and chips, some indistinct inscribed detail. In general, in need of extensive attention.
A late 19th/early 20th century Imperial German naval officer’s pipeback dress sabre, the blade with etched Reichsadler, ships, fouled anchor and floral scrolls, blade length 77.5cm, the brass hinged guard featuring fouled anchor and further floral detail in relief, with wirework ivory grip (af) to lion head pommel set with red coloured stones to eyes, in brass mounted leather scabbard (scabbard af).Additional InformationScabbard now in two parts, heavily worn condition; marks, tarnish, light pitting and rubbing to blade; general wear to hilt, ivory chipped with further hairline cracks.
An early 20th century Indian Vizagapatam rectangular jewellery casket raised on paw feet, length 20cm, and two 19th century transfer printed plates, various scenes including 'Band of Hope', diameter 15cm (3).Additional InformationEach of the plates are heavily crazed, one example with a large crack running through. The box with numerous areas of loss and breaks, lifting to the ivory. The faux tortoiseshell is faded in places.
A 19th century carved ivory box with foliate detail and applied silver plated mounts, width 12.2cm.Additional InformationNatural hairline cracks, chip to the rear left corner of the lid, some splits and further small chips and losses to corners and edges. Some of the stud joints lost, overall somewhat loose construction.
An early 20th century carved ivory page turner, the carved finial depicting a bust of an Elizabethan gentleman, length 28cm.Additional InformationChipping and loss to the bottom rim, minor wear. As this is ivory it can only be posted within the UK. For those wishing to have this sent further afield they must apply for a CITES licence once purchased and then speak to relevant couriers such as Mailboxes Etc.
A group of miscellaneous 19th century and later collectors' items including a novelty brass vesta in the form of a Merryweather brass fire helmet, novelty corkscrew in the form of an ice axe, Indian white metal matchbox holder, a Victorian oval snuff box with engraved initials and dated 1854, Anglo-Indian ivory miniature coffin winder, novelty knife in the form of a cigarette, and a brass pipe ring titled George Smith Manchester.
ROYAL WORCESTER; a blush ivory flat back jug decorated with floral sprays, height 11cm, and a similar posy vase (2).Additional InformationRubbing to the gilding on each example, very minor flea bite to the foot rim of the posy holder which doesn't show when standing, light scratches to the glaze.
A 19th century Chinese lacquered document box, the exterior with panels featuring town, village and landscape vistas with figures and further gilt foliate detail throughout (hinged lid now loose), lid interior initials 'W.B.d'A', the interior with tin liner featuring foliate carved ivory handle, Bramah brass locking mechanism and the liner lid with engraved decoration featuring three Immortals amongst blossoming foliage within stylised borders, approx 21.5 x 35 x 26.5cm (af).Additional InformationLid now loose as separated, there are chips to the lacquer throughout especially the corners and edges, all the vistas within the panels are now very faint, that to the left side of the box hardly visible, further rubbing to the gilt throughout, as well as heavy scratches particularly to the top but present throughout. There are further nicks and general wear and tear, no key. Ivory handle also has scuffs, chips, losses, further general wear to the liner, scratches, dents, misshaping etc. The lid somewhat bowed for further details of condition please refer to illustrations and request additional if necessary.
An Indian white metal teapot with repoussé decoration depicting hunting scenes inside bands of floral sprays, height 12cm, an 800 grade sifting spoon and a similar straining spoon, approx 19.15ozt/595.5g (3).Additional InformationThe teapot has an ivory joint so it cannot be sold outside of the UK, tarnishing, minor denting throughout.
VINERS; a George VI hallmarked silver kiddush cup with chased decoration, raised on double knop stem, height 13cm, Sheffield 1948, together with a hallmarked silver cigarette box and further flatware, also a Continental white metal caddy spoon and a hallmarked silver mounted page turner with ivory terminal, weighable silver approx. 5ozt/156g.Additional InformationObviously this item cannot be shipped out of the UK as it is ivory. General wear, tarnishing and minor denting throughout.
JAMES DIXON & SONS; a pair of Edward VII hallmarked silver knife rests with ivory terminals, Sheffield 1902, also a hallmarked silver cream jug and pepperette, total weight 3.9ozt.Additional InformationThe jug with rubbing to the marks, denting to the body, the pepperette is heavily dented, one of the ivory mounts on the knife rests is cracked,general wear. This cannot be posted outside of the UK due to the ivory.
W & G SISSONS; a 19th century electroplated spirit kettle with ivory mounted swing handle, foliate finial and further scroll detail on substantial foliate and scroll motif base, kettle underside stamped with manufacturer's marks, length of kettle 32cm, height on stand 36cm.Additional InformationAs this items contains ivory it cannot be sold outside the UK, ivory handle with natural hairlines, further marks, some rubbing to plating particular the raised and exposed areas. Some light general wear, polish residue etc.
French - Early 19th Century Superb Quality - Signed Portrait Miniature on Ivory of A French Noble Lady. Signed to Bottom Right. The Miniature Painting Is Inlaid to Cover, of a Superb Quality Carved Ivory Ladies Powder Bowl, Dating From Around the 1850's or Earlier. All Aspects of this Item Shows Top Quality. Size Top Cover Painting on Ivory 4.5 x 4.5 Inches - 11.25 x 11.25 cms. Height of Box 2 Inches - 5 cms. This Item Cost £1,500 In The 1990's and Is Offered at Low Estimate.
Antique Period Superb Quality Pair of Carved Ivory Salt and Pepper Pods of Bulbous Form, with Central Panels Depicting Large Elephant Figures, The Tops with Carved Images of Lotus Flowers Pods, The Necks and Base Also with Carved Ornate Design Screw Tops. Each 3.5 Inches - 8.75 cms High. Weight 274 grams.
A Rare And Impressive Dragoon Guards Officers Mameluke Sword And Dress Scabbard Probably By Prosser, Swordmaker To The King The curved, flat, pipe back blade as favoured by The Duke Of Wellington. Features a double point, panelled copper gilt crossguard with langets and bud terminals with toothed chevron border and six pointed star to centre contained within circular, reeded border to one side. Lined backstrap to ivory hilt, inset with twin gilt rosettes to front and back. Blade length, 31 inches, sword length 36 inches. Complete with black leather covered scabbard with long panelled locket and chape, bulbous middle bud and matching mount complete with suspension rings. Good condition, some minor hairline cracks to ivory hilt. For further reference, please refer to B. Robson, 'Swords of the British Army...', , London 1975, p. 31, 33-35, 179, 191. Please see accompanying image.
Anglo - Indian Fine Matched Pair of Intricately Carved Ivory Overlaid Hinged Lidded Trinket Boxes of Small Proportions with Cedar Wood Interior and Raised on Lions Paws Feet. Wonderful Condition - Both Boxes. Each Box 3.75 Inches - 9.40 cms wide, 2 Inches - 5 cms High & 2.25 Inches - 5.65 cms Depth.
Reverend John Wesley MA Ivory Clad Book. A Collection of Hymns for the use of the people called Methodists, with a new supplement printed by the Wesleyan Conference Office, Paternoster Row, London, 1876, with a dedication to Emma E Slack, a birthday gift from her husband, September 2nd 1876. With a blue silk interior, leather gilt spine and gilt brass edging and clasp. Measures 7.5" x 5".
Royal Worcester - Superb Hand Painted Persian Style Blush Ivory Globular Shaped Lidded Vase of Large Proportions, Decorated with Painted Images of Spring Flowers, Which Extends to All Round the Body of Vase, Finished with a Large Reticulated Ornate Cover. Date Mark 1898. Shape No 1312, Height 12.75 Inches - 31.90 cms. Body of Vase Superb Condition, Cover with Chip to Edge and Hairline Crack of About 1 Inch In Length.
A Chinese carved and painted ivory snuff bottle, circa 1920, as a maiden holding a hare, ligzhi at her feet: and a porcelain snuff bottle and cover painted with a dragon, 20th century 7.5cm high (2)(9cm high)Condition report: Drying cracks on the hare. small paint losses. Porcelain - rubbed gilding. and cover
Portrait miniature of a young lady, in white, signed with a monogram lower right, inscribed to the reverse 'R. S. Jeffcock', watercolour on ivory, 6.3 x 4.9cm; with another Portrait miniature of a lady in black, possibly an overpainted print, 4 x 3.2cm; and Miss Minnie E. Clarke (fl. 1892-1901), Portrait miniature of a young man in uniform, watercolour on ivory, with backing paper printed 'Miss Minnie Clarke', 6.1 x 4.8cm (3)
Portrait miniature of Mme de Sevigne (1626-1696) wearing a blue dress, her hair in ringlets, 6 x 4.5cm; Mme de Montespan (1640-1707) in a blue dress with frilled edge, her hair adorned with strings of pearls, 5.2 x 4cm, both inscribed to the reverse with the sitter's identities, both enamel on copper inset into oval orange enamelled bordered frames; together with - Attributed to David Boudon (Swiss/American, 1748-1816) Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a black coat and white stock, signed lower right 'Boud o(e?) n pinx.', watercolour on ivory, 3.8 x 2.8cm; with another signed indistinctly along the right margin, 2.5 x 2cm; and another of lady, oval, 4.5 x 3.5cm (5)
A SET OF NINE JAPANESE IVORY BUTTONS Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Seven buttons inlaid in Shibayama style with stained horn, mother of pearl and semi-precious stones, depicting birds and a lobster: two of them are lacquered, depicting fans. Each marked to the reverse. SIZE 2.7 x 2.7 cm each Condition: Excellent condition with minor traces of wear. Provenance: British collection.
A SUPERB IVORY, LACQUER AND SHIBAYAMA FAN Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The fan with 21 blades tied together by a string, one side showing a man and husband, their faces, hands and feet inlaid in Shibayama-style, in front of an elaborately lacquered scenery including temple lanterns, huts and various trees. One fan guard is inlaid and lacquered with a sparrow flying above another tree, the other with a butterfly above flowers. The reverse is lacquered with quails and a pheasant amongst flowers and grasses. The end with a tasseled cord and a lacquered ivory ojime. The fan is stored inside a finely lacquered wood box. Maximum LENGTH 45 cm, dimensions of box 31 x 5.8 x 5 cm Condition: Very good overall condition, the string is likely replaced, there is some extremely minor wear to lacquer and one mother-of-pearl inlay is missing. The lacquered box with some wear, losses and chips. Provenance: British collection.
A SHIBAYAMA STYLE INLAID IVORY GLOVE STRETCHER & TOOTHPICK CASE Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The glove stretchers inlaid in shibayama style with horn, precious stones and mother of pearl depicting beetles. With inscribed initials ‘SH’. The toothpick case inlaid in shibayama style with horn and precious stones, depicting beetles on the lid. LENGTH 9 & 21.5 cm Condition: Good condition. Provenance: British private collection.
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