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Click here to subscribeAn inlaid walnut cassone alla certosina, probably 19th century, with extensive ivory and ebony inlay and stringing, the three-panelled back over a hinged seat, open arms and panelled base, 140cm wide48cm deep111cm highProvenance: The collection of Germaine Greer.Condition report: Arms later, back possibly a marriage, later plinth.Top rail later.
A carved ivory triptych, 18th/19th century, Dieppe, depicting Christ on the cross surrounded by his disciples, 14.5cm high10cm open5cm closed,together with a gilt metal Corpus Christi,within a fitted leather easel back case, 15.5cm high18cm open9cm closed (2)Condition report: Ivory has some staining, split to central panel, repaired chip to the rear edge
An Indian tripod table,early 20th century, the circular top ornately inlaid in bone or ivory with foliate bands, some in deep relief work, on a turned column and three flat profile legs, also with bone inlaid decoration,50cm diameter61cm highCondition report: Top has many missing pieces, particularly of string round edge, much of which is lost, also missing bone pieces from deep relief band Column has damage near the top, the 3 legs are loose and need strengthening, a lower finial is missing. 2 pieces missing from base of feet
A walrus ivory and pewter-mounted tankard,19th century, Hanau, carved in the round with classical figures and putti amongst trees, the handle with a figurehead finial, on a spreading oval base,22cm highCondition report: Splits, discolouration and stains. Mounts overpolished. Pitted in places. Stone lacking from cover. Hinge loose. Mounts loose. Handle loose. General wear throughout.
A shagreen cased draughtsman's instrument set, late 18th century, by 'Edward Nairne & Thomas Blunt, London', with near-complete contents to include ivory rules, compasses etc.,17cm highCondition report: rulers with chips to the ivory, shagreen case very worn and faded, some contents possible associated.
A near pair of Anglo-Indian padouk tripod tables,mid-18th century, probably Vizagapatam, the circular tops with carved borders over tapering, fluted columns with floral mounts, on triform bases with crisply carved floral decoration and ivory inlay, and paw feet with ivory claws,38cm diameter79cm high (2)Condition report: One top badly split and repaired, the same table has had one leg detached and repaired, perhaps further repair to a second leg.Finial to underside of tripod missing.The second table has extensive repairs to base, at least one leg has been off and repaired.Finial to base screwed on, wear and tear.Ivory claws to both table largely missing.
An Anglo-Indian ivory, horn and sandalwood miniature games table, late 19th century, Vizagapatam, the square top with foliate ivory border, raised on a tripod support, 21cm wide21cm deep19cm highCondition report: Loss of one ivory square to board, some losses to pierced ivory border, some splits to ivory and wooden base of board, loss to ivory roundel on column, some loss to ivory pierced decoration on legs, fitting does not completely secure top and base
A Gothic Revival painted four-poster bed,ivory and green lined decoration with a fret carved palmette frieze, quatrefoil and arch decorated headboard with cluster column posts,175cm wide 213cm deep 235cm high (7ft 8in)Provenance: 'The Collection of Dudley Poplack Esq.', Cheffins, 22 April 2004; Chatsworth workshops by repute c.1990.Condition report: One of the moulded bolt cover panels is missing from the back post. The hangings are all present and clean. The mattress has some tears to both sides, one side has a larger tear than the other.175cm wide213cm deep235cm high (7ft 8in)Yes, it does comes apart - canopy, headboard, posts and rails. Please view additional images.
A bronze and ivory mirror,c.1st-2nd century AD, the mirror of disc form with a tapering tang, the ivory handle now detached and half missing, with ridged detailing,22cm high including handleProvenance: The property of a West Country gentleman. Inherited by the owner from his father in the 1980s.Condition report: heavily pitted and tarnished, the handle broken and detached.
NEEDLE CASE. A Victorian metal needle case with ivory covers, one with silver mounted monogram. The interior, cardboard lined & with emery sharpening paper. 6.5.x 3.5cm. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
CIGAR HOLDER. A Chinese ivory cigar holder, carved in low relief with a dragon. Length 8cm. Also, a carved & pierced ivory roundel. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
NETSUKE. A carved ivory netsuke of two monkeys on a leaf. Width 4.5cm. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
AMBER PENDANT. An antique amber pendant, set an ivory silhouette. Length 5.5cm. Approx. 12g. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
STILTON SCOOP ETC. A Victorian silver stilton scoop with shaped ivory handle. Also, a tapering pepperette, a silver fork, condiment spoon & a mother of pearl butter knife with EPNS blade.Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
John Morton & Co. of Glasgow. A mahogany cased 2.5 day marine chronometer, with brass mounted case, silvered dial with up / down and seconds indicators, signed and numbered 201, unsigned movement with helical suspension spring and blued steel details, case 7.25 x 7.25in. height 8in.CONDITION: Case possibly repolished at some time, now with numerous small dents and knocks, ivory plaque to the front named and numbered to match, internally a Husun label to the back of the case, brass work with light spotting and wear to the lacquering, silvered dial in good order, one or two small areas of oxidisation spotting, movement in good running condition, brass work numbered 6816, original working key for the case.
A 19th century Dieppe ivory wall mirror, of arched rectangular form with oval plate, applied with numerous carvings, crested with a coat of arms and the motto 'POVR.Y.PARVENIR', cherubs, shields and oak leaf motifs, W.1ft 10.5in. H.2ft 10in.CONDITION: Overall in very good clean condition, some of the applied carved ivories are slightly loose with one or two having lost their fixing pins but overall looks to be complete but for the loss of a few pins and one oak leaf near the lower right cherub, plate is old and probably original with some scuffing and speckling to the silvering.
An 18th century ormolu chatelaine, cast with classical figures and scrolls, the main central body housing a gilt bladed folding knife, a pencil, a bodkin, an ivory divider and a pair of scissors, one side compartment holding a thimble, overall length 7.5in.CONDITION: Essentially in good condition with slight rubbing to the raised sections on the case, something missing from one of the two smaller compartments, the main body has a working catch and apertures for two missing tools.
A late 19th/early 20th century 9ct gold curb link charm bracelet, hung with with assorted charms, including Gas Institute medallion, 1914 half sovereign, enamelled locket, ivory aide memoir, carnelian set fob seal, etc, gross weight 107 grams.CONDITION: Overall condition is generally good commensurate wit age and some use.
A Sheraton Revival ladies 'bonheur de jour', with cylinder front, decorated with muses, ribbons and flowers, the upper superstructure with central door and four short drawers over a mechanical action cylinder enclosing fitted interior and a lower drawer, on turned tapered legs, W.2ft 9in. D.1ft 6in. H.5ft 4in.CONDITION: Overall in good untouched condition, dark rich treacle tone to the satinwood and slightly dull finish to the paint work, central door has key to working lock and encloses a single shelf, handles are turned ivory - some have minor hairline cracking, the cylinder action is very stiff and does open but reluctantly so, no key present for lock, interior good, central door has working key as does the lower drawer.
A Colt London 1851 Percussion Cap Navy Revolver, No. 1811 with ivory grip, length 13in.CONDITION: Overall with a dull brownish patination which has been rubbed in places, stamped ADDRESS COL COLT LONDON to the top of the barrel, Colts Patent number 1811 to the cylinder and Colt Patent above the trigger, similarly numbered to the underside of the frame and the brass trigger guard, mounts to the butt are ivory and there are export implications for that.
A George III silver mounted green stained tortoiseshell and ivory tea caddy, of decagonal form, with foliate finial, the interior with two blond tortoiseshell lids, width 6in. height 5.5in.CONDITION: Overall in restored condition, the lid isn't a perfect fit for the top pulling slightly backwards and to the left, top finial looks to be silver but not hallmarked, maybe a later addition, escutcheon and initialled front silver plate look original, otherwise in good clean order, frieze around the bottom looks later, internally with old silvered papering, left hand internal lid has a repair to one corner.
A Victorian 15th King Hussars Levy sword, by Prosser, with ormolu mounts and engraved blade stamped Prosser to The Royal Family, 9 Charing Cros, London, overall length 36.5in.CONDITION: Overall looks to be in good clean condition, hilt with some fine hairline cracking to the ivory sides, gilt work all good, blade slightly rubbed from polishing, scabbard good but some of the fish skin panels are sliding out of place and there is a small section of fish skin missing.
A 19th century Dieppe carved ivory crozier, thought to be a copy of a 13th century example, and profusely decorated with foliate scrolls, Gothic motifs, scenes from the Life of Christ and the Apostles and a coat of arms centred with cart wheels and rampant leopards, length 46in.CONDITION: Of a light caramel colour but for one ivory joint at the top and the light ivory ferule to the base, old cracks running inside the top scroll and one or two minor dents elsewhere, a hairline crack running to the upper left of the central armorial but overall looks to be in very good condition.
A fine Japanese boxwood okimono of the Sennin Handaka Sonja with a dragon clambering on his back, 19th century, signed Masakazu, the sennin and dragon with mother of pearl and horn inset eyes, the figure holding the pearl or jewel in his hands, two character signature to an engraved ivory tablet, 16.5cm highCONDITION: The dragon has lost the tips of both of its horns and there is a possible loss to the bottom of the flowing ribbon on the lower left hand side at the hem of his robes, there is a tiny crackle inclusion at the collar bone of the figure, otherwise in good condition.
Late Victorian silver and ivory handled Stilton scoop by Messrs Hutton & Sons, London, 1897, George IV silver and carved ivory butter knife by Joseph Wilmore, Birmingham, 1826, late Victorian silver and carved ivory pickle fork, Birmingham 1880 together with other similar silver and plated items
Ostrich feather fan, mother of pearl and feather fan, a black lace fan, together with an ivory and black lace 19th Century parasolOstrich - two arms are loose and need re-tying, otherwise it seems ok. Parasol handle is ivory.See photos for condition.Please note that these photos have a pink tinge, however there is a heater above that glows red, hence the pink although the parasol does have a pink lining but not as dark as appears in these photos.
19th Century Chinese export black chinoiserie lacquer work table, the hinged cover enclosing a fitted interior and housing a large collection of 19th Century ivory and other sewing and crochet implements, the base with a pull-out wool compartment, raised on lyre shaped end supports with gilded paw feet, 24.5ins wide
19th Anglo Indian teak linen press, the moulded cornice above a pair of fielded panelled doors inset with further central oval panels inlaid with ebony and ivory and with applied brass mouldings, enclosing a single sliding tray, the base with two short and two long drawers, line inlays and replacement brass handles on turned feet, 87ins x 50insOval panels in the doors have splits and right hand door split above and below oval insert.Repair to one side and 2 splits at top below cornice (left side top)Half of moulding on right side bottom missing, 3 escutcheons missing on drawers, stripped and re-polished
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