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Lot 6147
Circa 1940s/50s Ladies' Tops comprising a purple, black and blue fitted three quarter sleeve shirt, with collar and ribbon ties; London Pride Model cotton shirt printed with blue roses, buttons to the front (size 14); green cotton sleeveless top with scalloped neckline and button front; pale blue silk short sleeve shirt with collar and embroidery (size 38); Deval pink silk short sleeved shirt with buttons, trim to cuffs and button placket (size 38); white chiffon sleeveless top, crochet capped sleeves, panel to the front and collar, buttons to the back; Bra Bro Blouse navy cotton spot and striped blouse, three quarter length sleeves and elasticated waist, ric rac trim; navy blue jacket with spotty collar and trim; Rodney Dresses similar short sleeve jacket in green with buttons to the front and silk spotty neck tie; St Michael green sleeveless cotton top (37/38'' chest); Pastellar slubbed ivory top with short sleeves, button fastening, fixed waistband and neck tie; and seven similar long and short sleeved shirts with button fastenings (18). Black, blue and purple shirt - buttons loose and repaired, slight wear. London pride shirt - slight fading. Pale blue shirt - slight wear. Deval - slight staining under arms. White chiffon sleeveless top - slight wear. Bra Bro Blouse - trims loose. Blue and spotty jacket - slight wear. Rodney green spotty jacket - slight wear. St Michael green top - slight wear. Pastellar top - slight wear. Other shirts - slight wear
Lot 6155
Assorted 19th Century and Later Costume Accessories, including a pair of early 19th century silk mittens woven with diamond design to the top of the hand and wrist; pair of silk stockings (a.f.); fabric trims including silk ribbon, length of woven edging; pale pink silk trim with zig zag edge appliqued with beads and lace, and a bead corsage; black wool circular pin cushion/pen wipe, bearing the initials 'WM' and dated '1859' in coloured beads; black velvet cuff with floral bead decoration; black velvet collar with brass beads; cotton pouch with multi pockets; black/brown net fichu with white embroidery; Ottoman linen towel with pink and gold striped embroidery; small ivory figure of fisherman, small letter opener with ivory blade (small box)
Lot 1332
A Japanese sectional ivory okimono, Meiji period, carved with a man standing with a bundle of leaves, a boy kneeling at his side, signed, 17cm high, weight 262 gms. Condition Report Arm of boy is missing, also a piece missing from the back of the man's head, some age related cracks and general wear throughout. Head of man is loose.
Lot 606
A late William IV/early Victorian mahogany marine barometerBy A. R. Easton, Aberdeen With ivory scales, foliate carved trunk and brass gimbal mount99cm high Condition Report The barometer is in good condition. The trunk has been re-polished. The gimbal mount does not appear to be the original and is likely to be a replacement. The gimbal brass work is tarnished. The mounting ring on the trunk is discoloured with some spotting.The tube is a good fit to either side of the scales and the mercury column is approximately 1/3rd. of its width. There is an old small repair to the lower right hand dial moulding. The reservoir brass work is an attractive dark straw colour.
Lot 612
A BRASS-BOUND ROSEWOOD TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETERSigned Bruce, Liverpool, No. 5096, 19th centuryThe associated case of three sections, the lid inset with a plain shield-shaped central plaque, the underside pasted with W. R. WILLIAMS', NEWPORT printed paper trade label, above glazed observation panel, ivory roundel to the front and a pair of brass drop handles to the sides, brass gimbals and bowl, stamped to the inside 1746, the bezel with flat glass and bevelled edge, above the silvered dial, signed Bruce, Liverpool, No. 5096, with a subsidiary for seconds and power reserve, gold hour and minute hand, the movement with chain fusée and maintaining power, bi-metallic compensated balance and blued steel overcoil hairspring, with Earnshaw spring detent escapement, stamped to the underside of the top plate 1746, bowl and case associated (1 key)16.5 x 16.5 x 17.5cm high Condition Report (one key).The chronometer is running. The movement looks to have been recently cleaned.the case and gimbal ring and bowl are not restoreed.There is a small loss (2cm long) to the dust fillet on the left front side.As noted in the description the box and bowl are a marriage.The box is in good original condition. Attractive colour to wood, lacquer to brass worn and tarnished. A slight chip to the front left side of the box and also to the dust fillet. The ivory plaque has a shadow '648' possibly in ink. The gimbal ring is probably correct for the box but the bezel and bowl is too large and won't rotate in the ring. The movement is working.
Lot 1257
An early 20th century bronze figure of a seated female, wearing a long dress sat on a plinth with an open jewellery casket at her feet, her hands raised to her ear to take out an earring, her head and arms in carved ivory, mounted to a marble plinth base, signed to the cast Schlietstein, height 23cm.
Lot 613
A brass-bound mahogany two-day marine chronometer Signed Christie & Wilson, Glasgow, Circa 1924 The three-tier box with bone roundel signed CHRISTIE & WILSON/618 GLASGOW, recessed handles, 4 1/4 in diameter silvered dial with 56-hour up/down, signed in red and black as on the box and to centre of seconds ring AUXILIARY/NO.618/COMPENSATION, blued steel hands, fusee movement with spot-finished plates, Earnshaw-type escapement with steel spring detent and Poole's auxiliary balance, cylindrical compensation weights, palladium helical balance spring; the bowl and underside of the dial surround stamped 12640, with tipsy keyThe box: 18cm squareThe number 12640 sequences to Mercer's production for 1924. See Tony Mercer, Chronometer Makers of the World, London 2004. Condition Report The chronometer is in good original condition and is working. The case has some surface marks and knocks consistent with age. The observation glass has a small crack in its top left corner. There is some residue of sticky paper? on the back inner edge of the lid and mid section. The ivory roundel is cracked on its left side, probably by the screw being over tightened. The dial silvering is good and appears to have a surface lacquer. The movement is running well with a good action, clean and well spotted. The outer surface of the bowl and gimbal ring may have been relacquered. The inside of the bowl has a deep corn coloured lacquer, which is probably original.
Lot 9
A group of silver plated wares, comprising a Victorian set of fish servers, with carved ivory handles, floral and foliate engraved EPNS blades, and silver collars, William Hutton & Sons, in blue velvet and satin lined fitted case, a swing handled basket, Martin Hall & Co, 21.5 by 21 by 17cm high, a set of twelve fish knives and forks with ivory handles, William Hutton & Sons, in oak veneered case with key, and set of set of twelve fish knives and forks with ivorine handles, in oak case. (4)
Lot 156
A late 19th/early 20th century Dutch silver teapot and milk jug, the teapot with foliate clasped scroll handle, ivory insulators, floral finial, gadrooned rim and part beaded body, raised on four bun feet, with replacement pin connecting lid to pot, C. J.Begeer, Utrecht, 24 by 11 by 13.5cm high, the matching milk jug 15 by 8 by 10cm, 26.0toz combined gross weight. (2)
Lot 74
A group of Victorian and later silver ware, comprising a George VI cased set of teaspoons with Corinthian capital style finials, Josiah Williams & Co. London 1939, each 8.3cm long, a cased pair of silver and mother and pearl knife rests, John Biggin, Sheffield 1921, 6.8 by 2.8 by 2.8cm high, a Victorian pickle fork with twisted ivory handle, William Hutton & Sons Ltd. London 1899, 22cm long, an Edwardian silver oval form ashtray with weighted base, Samuel Jacob, London 1905, 11.5 by 8 by 2.2cm high, a George V silver topped and handled ink blotter, William Devenport Birmingham 1923, 8.8 by 2.5 by 2.8cm high and a set of Victorian six filled silver handled butter knives, London, 1856. (1 bag)
Lot 168
A Victorian silver teapot, of bullet form with scroll handle and foliate clasped spout, decorated with repousse Rococo style foliate and floral scrolls, reserves to both sides, one engraved with an armorial of a stag with 'Jubilee' banner, ivory finial and insulators, on a raised circular foot, Charles Stuart Harris, London 1882, 25.5 by 14 by 16cm, 21.74toz.
Lot 157
A collection of Danish and English silver, comprising a ladle with an octagonal bowl, 22.4cm, and two spoons, J. P. Jorgenson, two serving slices, a spirit ladle, a pair of large condiment spoons with shell escutcheon and gilt bowls, R. A. Christophersen, all with assay master Christian Heise marks, a table spoon, fork, and further table spoon, all 10.37toz, a set of seven 800 silver dessert forks and one spoon, 8.36toz, English silver comprising a stilton scoop with a bone handle, George Nangle, London 1801, a pickle fork with ivory handle, John Round & Son Ltd (Joseph Ridge), Sheffield 1894, and a butter knife, with mother of pearl handle, A. J. Bailey, Birmingham 1908, all 4.15toz, together with a pair of dessert spoons, a spoon with bone handle, and a horn spoon with silver mounts marks all worn, and a toddy ladle with turned handle, three butter forks, and a leaf bowled spoon with ivory handle, all apparently unmarked, 5.68toz. (31)
Lot 132
A set of Edward VII silver fish eaters, comprising twelve forks, 18.5cm, and twelve knives, 21cm, all with ivory handles, all forks Sheffield 1905, all knives Sheffield 1903, collars unmarked, James Dixon & Sons Ltd, 33.1toz total gross weight, in a fitted blue velvet and satin lined oak case with lift out tray, and inset brass shield, 35.5 by 25.5 by 6cm.
Lot 1337
ALESSANDRO CITTADINI (ITALIAN, 1820-1877), PORTRAIT OF EMILIE FRASER, painting on ivory, signed and dated 1847, 5.4cm x 4.2cm, in a gilt oval mount, inscribed verso Emilie Fraser born Octr 6th 1814, died Feby 28th 1887, in a fitted case Note: This portrait depicts Emilie Fraser, nei Nottabohm(?).
Lot 5000
Britannia! A Late 18th Century Ivory Fan with slender monture, carved and pierced in a regular, classical style. The double leaf features a central oval, printed and hand coloured and showing Britannia with her shield, trident and plumed centurion helmet holding the hand of two women, seated one at each side, one with a harp. The oval is bordered with gold sequins and additional sequins in gold and green form a simple upper border. The verso has a pale watercolour image of the recto scene. Guard length approx. 10 inches or 25.5cm. Together with A Second Printed and Hand Coloured Fan of a similar age, the double leaf showing Venus and Adonis, outside a bower (or military draped tent?), several winged cherubs carrying provisions, stoking flames and gathering flowers or fruit. The verso is plain. Mounted on slender sticks, the gorge of ivory, the guards of tortoiseshell. Guard length approx. 9.25 inches or 23.5cm (2). Britannia is quite sound, but would benefit from cleaning. Slight damage to the leaf seen when held to the light. The second fan has major splits to several folds but is holding. Again, would benefit from cleaning.
Lot 5005
A Bright and Detailed Ivory Fan, circa 1780, the vellum leaf mounted à l'Anglaise and featuring not only a colourful central pastoral scene with ladies in parkland, a shepherd playing his pipe, his flock to the left, but two large allegorical figures painted en grisaille with gold highlights. To the left, a representation of Victory, to the right, a figure most likely representing the ''Golden Age'', with her attribute of the beehive, a colourful top and side border of floral swags completes the lead. The monture is notable for painted Wedgwood style plaques against a pale mauve ground. The verso is painted with a simple central spray of carnations. Contained in a contemporary fan box, covered in green paper and lined with pink paper, featuring a later label for Duvelleroy at Pass. Des Panoramas 17. Guard length 11 inches or 28cm.. Reasonably good, some light discolouration to the leaf, but strong. Later loop. Damage to the paper on the box exterior.
Lot 5006
A Scarce, Small and Dainty Very Early 19th Century Fan, the ivory monture slender and with diminutive gorge, carved centrally with Chinese figures, the reserves with foliage. The double vellum leaf is most likely unique, as all over, and at all angles, hand written verse or quotations fill all available space. Under magnification it is noted that most language is English, but some French spotted. Two texts deciphered: ''On the creditors of a Western Baronet being appointed to meet at the Devil Tavern. Tradesman must present their skills with bows most civil, Sir Charles, for payment, sends them to the Devil; Herein well preserving his state and rank, for where his creditor's gone, must be his bank!'' and '' A painter, having a picture of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen to refreshen, hesitated whether to use copal (?) or mastic varnish ''neither one nor t'other'', said Peter Pinda ''if you wish to bring the figures out, varnish it with turtle soup!''. Diamante to the rivet ends. Guard length 7.75 inches or 20cm.. Note 2 plain ivory sticks to the gorge which are the first in at either side and may or may not be original. The leaf is marginally crumpled. To one side, some small brown foxing, and three pinholes are noted near the centre, two more to one side and one to the other. Some of the upper folds are slightly split and some previous repair possible. Generally, slightly grubby but quite an amazing survivor.
Lot 5007
A Mid-18th Century Ivory Fan, the upper guards carved and pierced with a bird amidst foliage, the gorge sticks carved rather more simply, in pairs. The double paper leaf, painted in Chinoiserie fashion mainly in shades of grey to black, shows several figures in an outdoor setting. Two elders are seated to the centre, being approached by a man carrying a basket on a pole over his shoulder. Slightly to the left, a young boy carries a fixed fan. The verso is plain, save for a simple spray of foliage, also in grey. Guard length 11.25 inches or 28.5cm. Looking at the gorge sticks it would appear one or more maybe missing. Or perhaps one extra to the left to fit the leaf. The head is perfectly rounded and not misshapen. Some slight rubbing to the leaf, one or two small nicks to the tops of folds, and from the verso some slight period repair to the leaf has been undertaken. The fan is however quite sound.
Lot 5008
Le Réveil Matin: A Late 18th Century Wood Fan, the sticks plain, the slender guards finished with ivory thumb guards. The double paper leaf, engraved and hand coloured to the recto, features a gentle image of a maiden asleep under an arbour, her simple white gown enhanced with a rose-pink cloak, Cupid, flaming torch aloft, leaning close to gently sound an awakening call with his curved horn. Entitled ''Le Reveil Matin'' (the morning awakening). The verso is plain. Guard length approx. 10 inches or 25.5cm. Purchased at Christie's SK, 16th May 1989, lot 103. Together with A Much Later Fan with double paper leaf in strong red, depicting a street scene painted in gold, a coach and horses about to depart, having delivered a lady to join her friends and a small child, the ladies all wearing Regency gowns and the gentleman and small boy in long coat and breeches. The verso is painted with a simple spray of foliage. The simple wood monture, with regular piercing, is painted ruby red. Guard length approx. 10.75 inches or 27.5cm. (2). The first fan, is in good shape overall, with Light rubbing to some folds, and to the dark border.
Lot 5009
A Circa 1730 Ivory Fan, the vellum leaf a l'Anglaise and painted in gouache en grisaille, showing a maiden, seated in the grounds of an interesting residence, one sheep to her side, other figures approaching. The monture, carved and lightly pierced, is painted to match with flowers in shades of grey, the gorge with a large central floral cartouche and the reserves with music and instruments. The verso is plain. Guard length 11 inches or 28cm.. In good order, slightly foxed to the verso, when held to the light, two or three minute slits to the leaf noted but not immediately visible otherwise, as under the painted design.
Lot 5010
A Good 18th Century Ivory Fan with detailed and complex carving to the monture. Slender, the head carved as a shell, the shoulder to head section merits attention when closed as well as open. The upper guards are carved with meandering foliage, ivy leaves and berries. The double paper leaf is silvered, the upper border découpé, with further panels of this work appearing on most folds. The Chinoiserie design shows a lady seated under the shade of a parasol, scrolls, a traditional vase and sprays of flowers completing the scene. The verso is painted with a simple floral spray. Contained in the bottom half of a period card fan tube covered in muted green paper. Guard length 10.25 inches or 26cm.. Both guards have tiny nails at the shoulder, but if these were repairs, they are strong and done long ago. One sliver of ivory missing in the central gorge, one of the half circles that protrude from the side. Tube lid lacking.
Lot 5011
An 18th Century Ivory Fan, the vellum leaf mounted à L'Anglaise, the upper guards carved with a profile of a lady to the recto and a gentleman to the verso, and a stylised vase. The gorge sticks are pierced with a regular design. The leaf features a lady seated at the roadside near to a church with steeple, engaged in conversation with a traveller who has doffed his cap in her presence. To the right, a vignette showing a gentleman in front of a rural dwelling, a lady on a riverbank to the right. The three scenes are bordered in gold and the reserves feature cornflowers, red roses and violets. The verso is plain. Guard length approx. 10 and 5/8 inches or 27cm. Together with Another 18th Century Fan in similar vein, the upper guards carved with Chinoiserie, the gorge pierced with two main circular panels. The double paper leaf features a real menagerie of animals. Centrally, a courting couple, seated outside a barn, surrounded by sheep, a dog sleeping at their feet, a farmer seemingly eavesdropping behind a bull, and the side vignettes well painted with colourful birds, themselves perhaps indulging in the courting ritual. The reserves are painted with colourful flowers. The verso features a simple but colourful floral spray. Guard length approx. 11.25 inches or 28.5cm (2). The first fan has some nibbles to the central folds seen when held to the light. The leaf has been cut down on the second fan, and each first stick in from the guards is stuck to a guard.
Lot 5012
A Mid-18th Century Ivory Fan, the double leaf en grisaille in sea green, with a touch of flesh colour for faces and hands. A courting couple, seated under an arbour, are joined by others, appearing to converse. The monture, carved and pierced to the upper guards, with flowers and foliage, has a central oval to the gorge, the remaining sticks painted the same sea green, complementing the leaf. The verso features a simple dwelling and landscape. Bears an old auction label stating a date of 21st October 1970, and 296/2, presumably the lot number. Guard length approx. 10.5 inches or 27cm. Together with An 18th Century Ivory Fan with plain royal blue fabric leaf, probably a gentleman's fan, the upper guards plain, the lower section and gorge elaborately carved and pierced with figures and decorative ovals; Another Mid-18th Century Ivory Fan, with simple decoration to upper guards and gorge, the double paper leaf colourfully painted with a family outing in the countryside, the adults taking their repose under a tree, a boy playing with his dog, being observed by a peasant girl in country bonnet carrying a burden on her back. The verso is plain. Guard length approx. 10.5 inches or 25cm (3). The first fan is in reasonable order with foxing to the verso and an odd split to a fold. The gentleman' s fan has a badly split leaf with tape applied to the verso to secure it. The third fan has several complete splits to the leaf folds and attempts have been made in the past to restore it.
Lot 5013
Chinoiserie in the 18th Century: Four 18th Century Fans, the first being early and elaborately decorated, with gold foil shapes to the top border, and in three places extending down the leaf, with the addition of foil shells and other miscellaneous motifs. The leaf, divided into three panels, features figures in robes, a humped bridge, and buildings. Stylised foliage and trees are discretely highlighted with gold. The monture, with plain gorge, is piqué to both guards with the addition of Mother of Pearl in the form of a figure, a fish and a leaf, and thumb guards. The double paper leaf features finely painted flowers and leaves to the verso. Guard length approx. 11 inches or 28cm. Together with a slender early 18th fan with shaped lower monture, giving rise to interesting detail when the fan is closed and viewed from the side, the double paper leaf painted in subtle colours, showing a wealthy gentleman in robes and black hat, escorted by a servant shading him from the sun with an enormous parasol, suddenly encountering a monkey on a tree branch ahead. The verso is plain. Guard length approx. 10 inches or 25.5cm; a third ivory fan, the upper guard and lower gorge sections carved and shaped, the double paper leaf painted to the recto with delicate flowers and unusually figures wearing white robes. The verso is plain. Guard length approx. 11.25 inches or 28.5cm; and finally, a Chinese carved ivory fan with export monture, the guards designed in panels, the flowers and buildings minutely carved, the gorge pierced with a central shield containing entwined initials ''M ?'', intricate and elaborate carving of flowers and leaves climbing a minute lattice filling the remaining space. The double paper leaf, with cream ground, is designed with a central cartouche of a pagoda and walled garden near water, a figure at the bank greeting a passing boatman, mountains rising in the background. The reserves are filled with sprays of flowers and leaves in pastel colours. The verso is painted with larger floral sprays. Guard length approx. 11 inches or 28cm (4). The first fan has damage to the leaf and possibly the right side shortened, crude restoration to split folds seen from the verso. The second example is in good general order. Fan 3 has extensive splitting to the leaf making it difficult to view the scene. The final fan has some damage to the leaf, the upper guard has broken, but the section is present, both still attached to leaf and rivet, and the lower guard has broken off at a similar point and lacks approx. 2.5 m of a plain lower section.
Lot 5014
Three 18th Century Ivory Fans, to include an unusual example with recto/verso painted on vellum en grisaille with a depiction of rolling English fields and copses stretching well into the distance under a cloudy sky. The more focused scene on the verso shows perhaps a tombstone or animal grave marked with a cross, close to a stone cottage (or is it simply a well?). The monture is well carved and the guards both feature a seated lady, and flowers. The gorge centre is elaborately pierced, the focus being on a shepherdess and her suitor in a shaped oval cartouche. Small square side vignettes are carved with flowers in containers, and all other sticks feature scrolling and flowers, the lower gorge particularly attractive with overlapping design. Guard length approx. 11 inches or 28cm. Together with Joseph: A Mid-18th Century Ivory Fan, probably Dutch, the vellum leaf mounted à l'Anglaise, the upper guards carved with the profile of a man to the upper guard and a lady to the lower, together with a vase and perched bird. The gorge is carved with three ovals, containing chinoiserie figures. The leaf features Joseph in the centre, and money changing hands. A camel is tethered in the bushes to the right. Side vignettes feature fruit. The verso is plain. Guard length approx. 11 inches or 28cm; and A Circa 1760's Découpé Fan, the monture of ivory, the upper guards carved and pierced and painted with flowers and bands of turquoise, complementing the painted gorge. The leaf features a distinctive bird, perched on a branch of blossom. To the left, a stylised vase, an open fan with floral leaf placed on the top. The decoupage is worked along the top border and in several sections in the body of the fan Guard length approx. 11 inches or 28cm (3). The scenic fan has subtle leaf repairs to either side, a nailed ivory repair to the lower section of the upper guard and another ivory repair to the first stick in adjacent. Repair near the lady on the upper guard. No signature noted. Joseph: the leaf is slightly tired and several folds are taped from the verso to prevent small splits enlarging. Lacking some sections to some ribs. A little grubby. The découpé fan lacks a rivet, and some parts of the leaf to the upper right. The tip of the lower guard has damage but is present, and some tape has been applied onto the verso over some of the leaf.
Lot 5015
A Mid-18th Century Ivory Fan, the upper guards particularly well carved and silvered with a painted Chinoiserie figure to the top and a tiny figure within a pagoda beneath. Various figures and pagodas are painted in colour to the gorge. The bold leaf in strong gold is painted with a large and colourful bird, perched amongst bright pink and orange blooms. The verso is formed from a peppermint green paper printed with gold flowers. Guard length approx. 10.5 inches or 27cm. Together with An Earlier 18th Century Ivory Fan, the sticks slender and seen to be narrower than the gorge when closed. The guards are carved with stylised vases and other objects and the background to these has been painted in shades of brown. The double leaf shows a solitary musician in colourful robe seated behind a strung instrument, under the shade of a contorted tree, with flowering blossom. A colourful bird in flight, and a jardiniere on stand holding flowers, complete the scene. The verso features a simple floral spray. Guard length approx. 10.5 inches or 28.5cm; and A Third Ivory Fan, mid-18th century, the upper guards with two painted panels designed with birds and flowers, separated by applied decoration that could be ground mother of pearl, feeling rough but matt in colour. The gorge sticks are plain wood, dyed dark brown. The double paper leaf is subtly painted with flowers in pastels, tinged with gold, and a large bird, listening to a musician playing the flute at a podium accompanied by a younger robed figure carrying a traditional fixed fan. The verso features a simple drawing of a seated figure under a tree, with dog. Guard length approx. 12.25 inches or 31cm (3) . The face of the musician in the second fan is blackened with age.
Lot 5016
Three Mid-18th Century Ivory Fans, the first French, the monture quite simply decorated with a linear design to the upper guards and silvering on the gorge. The silk leaf features a lady in 18th century dress, tall hairstyle, watering her plants in the garden. From this central focus more flowers weave towards the sides of the fan, painted in pastels, their stems of gold thread, and additionally adorned with tiny coloured sequins. The verso is plain cream gauze. Contained in a period card fan tube in pink. Guard length approx. 10.75 inches or 27cm. Together with a similar French fan, the central cartouche showing a musical gathering, two side vignettes painted with rural landscapes, all bordered with tiny gold sequins. The reserves, painted with parrot tulips in red and orange, pink roses, cornflowers and carnations, also feature small flowers and leaves made from applied straw. Guard length approx. 10.75 inches or 27cm; and a third ivory fan, the monture decorated with a regular design of black dots, complementing the double paper leaf, divided into two sections but effectively en grisaille in shades of black through to grey. One scene shows an older lady in white bonnet taking a walk with a small boy, stopping to talk to a passer-by. To the right, a hunting scene, two men on horseback chasing a stag, with two dogs in pursuit. Simple grey flowers painted on the verso. Guard length approx. 10 and 5/8 inches or 27cm (3). The deep pink leaf has faded to soft pink and cream. Most folds are split at some point and one is missing to the far right. The second fan has spits to most folds, sewn at the seams to retain the leaf, other folds having been supported from behind. Silvering to the monture is dull and worn away in places. The third fan has damage to both guards, hard to determine quite how much as they are covered in very yellowed clear tape. The upper section of the lower guard may well be completely missing.
Lot 5017
The Toilet of Venus: A Large Early 18th Century Ivory Fan, the upper guards plain, the lower sections shaped and carved at the shoulder and mid gorge, and particularly at the head, which splays when the fan is open. The single vellum leaf, mounted à l'Anglaise, shows a brightly colourful depiction of Venus at her Toilet, outside on a veranda with imposing Italianate buildings to the background, surrounded by handmaidens, one proffering a large mirror, others seeking to please their mistress, a jewellery box to the foreground, cherubs playing in front of a fountain, the water spouting from the mouth of a large fish. Cupid holds his bow and arrow to the right, to the side of a maiden creating floral displays. The verso is plain. Guard length approx. 11.25 inches or 28.5cm. Together with A Circa 1760's Découpé Fan, the monture of ivory, carved and pierced in classical fashion, the double leaf painted with garlands and sprays of flowers, some traditional, some more of the wild. The découpage follows the top border and down into vertical panels at regular intervals. The verso is painted with simple red flowers. Guard length approx. 10.25 inches or 26cm; finally, An 18th Century Ivory Fan with a pink theme. The shaped guards are carved and painted with pink blooms. The gorge has a look of a pagoda fan at the shoulder, with the top of the sticks forming two or three straight sections not usually seen on such a folding fan. The pastoral scene of a musical gathering, led by Cupid playing his pipe, is painted in shades of pink against a silvered background, and the small object painted on the gorge continue this theme. The verso, silvered, is painted with pink flowers. Guard length approx. 10.5 inches or 26.5cm (3). Good, strong colours retained. Both guards have old nailed repairs with metal plates at the shoulders. Some wear and slight damage mid-leaf bottom edge where the sticks have come detached from the ribs. The second fan has damage to the decoupage. The upper guard lacks the first 5 cm and the other guard looks to have been repaired at the same point. One gorge stick has broken but the section is present, but the colours remain strong. A pretty and feminine fan despite faults. The final fan has a break to the upper guard with a small section missing. That guard is stuck to the first stick in. The silvered leaf is dull, as is the silvering on the guards.
Lot 5018
An Attractive Mid-18th Century Ivory Fan, the upper guards carved and pierced quite elaborately in a vertical panel, silvered and gilded. The fine gorge sticks are designed with two side oval features, bordered in gold, filled with classical objects, the central sticks featuring a large lidded urn. Gilded and silvered throughout. The vellum leaf, mounted à l'Anglaise, is painted centrally with a cottage by the river, from which can be viewed the nearby church and a sailing boat on the water. A lady looks out from the half open door, another lady in pink stands on the path, and two gentlemen in hats and one with a walking cane, approach. The scene is bordered in brown with gold painted detail. The reserves have a light and airy feel with delicate flowers and tendrils, some in bunches, others merely a single bloom, and intermittent tiny gold stars. The verso is painted with a single flower. Guard length approx. 10.75 inches or 27.5cm. Together with A Fan in Similar Vein, the central cartouche of the vellum leaf mounted à l'Anglaise, painted with two young couples taking their leisure by the riverside, one gentleman fishing, the other playing the pipe, a goat and dog at his feet. Two side vignettes are painted with tokens of love, and a beehive. The monture is silvered. The upper guards are incised to give an unusual basket weave effect, over which are carved two paisley boteh, and flowers. The gorge sticks have the same ground, and rather unusual design, complementing the boteh on the upper guards. Probably Dutch. The verso is painted in pastels with a simple spray of flowers. Guard length approx. 10.5 inches or 27cm. (2). The first fan is surprisingly sound and clean for the period. The upper guard lacks one small detail, a twisted white metal bar which is present in the lower guard. The monture on the second fan is unusual, and the silvering retains shine.
Lot 5019
An Early 18th Century Ivory Biblical Fan with simple monture, and reasonably bulbous head. The vellum leaf, mounted à l'Anglaise, shows an elderly man in long brown robe, and hat with upturned rim, seated under a tree, a lady in blue robe and brown cloak, the latter wrapped around a naked child at her feet, sits to converse. Perhaps a depiction of Abraham and his former mistress Sarah, and their son Ishmael, after she has been forced to leave after taunting Abraham's wife Sarah about her continued barrenness. A large house and tower are just visible in the background. The leaf borders are all adorned with small gold foil leaves, and flowers. The verso is plain. Guard length approx. 10.5 inches or 26.5cm. Together with Another Early Ivory Fan with shaped and bulbous head, the upper guards painted in pink, green and lilac with vines and bunches of grapes. The gorge sticks are shaped and carved with naked children striking poses, perhaps relating to sporting or musical activities. The double leaf is painted with a simple scene of a maiden conversing with a stranger, dressed in rather flamboyant costume and large hat, possible a street player or actor. A house in the background appears to be built on stilts with access by ladder. The simplicity of the scene is balanced by the addition of gold highlights to the costume, house and elegant weeping willow. The verso is plain. Guard length approx. 9.75 inches or 25cm (2). The first fan is sound, although loss to two of the ribs have caused the gorge sticks to detach. Rubbing to the folds. One or two of the foil leaves are missing. A small patch of clear tape is noted along the top border on the verso. The second fan has retained good bright colours and gold highlights. A central gorge stick has broken and a small section between the break and the head is missing.
Lot 5020
An Early 18th Century Ivory Fan (possibly earlier) painted on vellum in strong colours, with Venus appearing in her chariot in front of Adonis, reclining within an elegant, draped arbour, Cupid approaching from the left. The verso is painted with large and colourful flowers and leaves. Guard length approx. 10.5 inches or 26.5cm. Together with A Simple Late 18th Century Cream Gauze Fan embroidered with gold sequins in rows and swags, edged with silver foil, the slender monture carved and pierced. Guard length approx. 9.75 inches or 25cm. (2). The first fan leaf is splitting on one fold, but holding. The second fan is in good order with one small split appearing to the front silk layer.
Lot 5021
A Mid-18th Century Ivory Fan, the monture carved and silvered and gilded in classical style, with urns, birds and flowers. The vellum leaf, painted in pastels, shows a musical gathering in the grounds of a country estate, near the river. Several musicians are seen playing in the centre, the first couple have started to dance, observed by several other couples and a seated dog. One couple, having laid out their picnic, seem more engrossed in each other. The verso, en grisaille, shows a pair of lovers at a quiet rural assignation. Guard length approx. 10.5 inches or 26.5cm. . The gilding is still bright but the silvering dull. The fan has been framed and the rear gorge appears soiled perhaps by glue. The fan will not re-fold. The frame is available within the hammer price should the purchaser wish to have it.
Lot 5022
An 18th Century Ivory Fan, the monture Chinese Export, with some quite unusual features to the carving. From the shoulder, the carving is designed in bands, quite geometrical, other than the horizontal band at the shoulder, and the curve and quasi heart shape lower down the gorge. The double leaf, in pale yellow, has a central cartouche, engraved and lightly coloured en grisaille, with a detailed image of an 18th century lady tenderly gazing at her young child. The scene is bordered with small sequins, which are also a feature of painted swags to the top of the leaf, alternating with small colourful painted flowers. Together with An 18th Century Ivory Fan, French, the cream silk leaf painted with figures in fine and extravagant 18th century costume, the central cartouche a colourful depiction of a lady and her suitor at the altar of love, with two white doves, a lady's companion observing. The suitor appears to be leaning on a sheep, to his right. To the left, an oval vignette featuring a musician wearing a powdered wig, breeches and a long coat. To the right, a lady in virginal white open robe, large plumed hat, wistfully gazing into nowhere. Decorative urns full of flowers, and tasteful side borders with scrolling and classical objects fill the reserves. Gold sequins border all three painted scenes. The verso, a fine gauze, is plain. Guard length 11 inches or 28cm; and A Third Fan, 18th Century French, the cream silk leaf mounted on bone and painted very classically with an urn, flowers spilling from the top, other flowers including bright parrot tulips to the reserves, and further decorated with swags of small gold sequins. Simple monture lightly gilded. The verso is plain, note initials in ink to the left, possibly CJE/MD. Guard length approx. 11 inches or 28cm (3). The first fan has replaced upper guards, being more European figurative than Chinese Export. Some general soiling, seen from the verso. Well executed facial features. The second fan has been framed, probably due to the delicate state of the silk, the gauze backing seen to have losses, and lots of repair has been undertaken. The third fan has damage and repair to the leaf, the clear tape now yellowed. The gilding is dull.
Lot 5023
A Mid-18th Century Ivory Fan, the monture carved, pierced and painted in strong colours, to match the vibrancy of the leaf. The guards and centre gorge feature Chinoiserie figures, and swags of flowers. The double leaf features a ball game between two young men using small bats. A lady observes, a small boy sprawls on the grass to the side, and two men are present in the background. Outside a house to the right, a table is laid with refreshments. The verso is painted with a simple rural view. Guard length approx. 10.5 inches or 26.5cm.. Rubbing to the folds. Good colour. Soiled to the verso.
Lot 5024
A Late 18th Century Ivory Brisé Fan, painted to the recto with a colourful depiction of Moses, having been hidden in the bulrushes by his mother, being discovered and adopted by the Pharaoh's daughter when she and her attendants were taking a leisurely stroll, their grand residence in the background. Born a Hebrew, and thus condemned by the Pharaoh, Moses escapes death and is raised as an Egyptian. Taken from Exodus 2:1-10. The gorge is painted with an image of a wealthy lady. The silk ribbon is decorated. On the verso, on the banks of a river where one maiden is seen fishing, a pair of lovers in 18th century dress rush to their assignation. Guard length approx. 8.5 inches or 21.5cm.. Some rubbing to the paint. The ribbon is sound.
Lot 5025
An 18th Century Ivory Fan, the slender monture carved, pierced and painted in colour, the gorge with a central cartouche painted with chinoiserie and two side vignettes, one with a basket of flowers, the other with pink roses, complementing two further areas of pink roses that separate, at each side, two ladies carved in the ivory. The lower gorge section features a band painted with shells and roses. The leaf, vellum mounted à l'Anglaise, is painted in deep colours to the recto, showing a fête champêtre with two couples, the ladies wearing particularly well portrayed bodices, two other male friends looking on. The verso shows a maiden at rest in a country setting, the top and side borders painted with exotic fruits and flowers. Guard length approx. 11.75 inches or 30cm. The fan has been removed from the frame for the images to be taken. Some rubbing to the outer edges of the leaf. Seen from the verso, very yellowed Sellotape is present to the top section. The fan does not wish to refold. The frame is available within the hammer price should the purchaser wish to take it. Old repair to the upper guard.
Lot 5026
An 18th Century Ivory Fan, the skin leaf mounted à l'Anglaise and painted with a scene of a son kneeling before his father, both in armour, the son having removed his helmet in deference, attendants to the sides, a large residence behind, hills in the background. The monture is particularly finely carved and pierced, the gorge with three figurative scenes, the lower gorge intricately carved with overlapping sticks creating interlinking designs. The verso is simply painted with a wooden fence and trees. Guard length 11.5 inches or 29cm.. The monture is in quite amazing condition given the delicacy of the gorge carvings. This fan has been framed but has been easily removed for the images to be taken. The top inch of the leaf is slightly crumpled. The fan does not want to fold. Some brown marking seen on the verso. The frame is available within the hammer price should the purchaser wish to take it.
Lot 5027
Mars and Venus: An 18th Century Ivory Fan with ornate gilded and silvered gorge, a central cartouche and two side vignettes all carved with figures, the remaining sticks carved with profiles, cherubs, tokens of love, and, centrally, a sun. The double vellum leaf, mounted à l'Anglaise, depicts Mars and Venus in a clearing surrounded by cherubs, playing with flowers, climbing stone pedestals, one trying on the helmet discarded by Mars along with his shield. At each side, a vignette painted with still life, the remaining reserves painted with ornate scrolling and small floral sprays. The verso is painted with floral sprays, mainly in gold. Guard length approx. 10.5 inches or 27cm. Together with A Similar Period Mother-of-Pearl Fan, the monture gilded and silvered, the gorge with three definite depictions, figures, some wearing helmets, some ladies in elaborate 18th century dress. Another depiction of Mars and a lady, cherubs cavorting, playing with flowers and discarded armour, and in the sky above, an image that would normally relate to Venus. The verso is plain. Guard length approx. 11.5 inches or 29.5cm (2). First fan, some rubbing to some folds. The gilding and silvering are generally dull, the gilding having survived with some colour. The second fan has a damaged monture, most pieces present, Rubbing to the folds,
Lot 5028
A Good Mid-18th Century Ivory Fan, the monture of white mother-of-pearl, silvered and gilded. The upper guard features a large classical urn. The gorge sticks, shaped with narrow ovals on four sticks, the ovals contained within straight sticks on others, are also decorated in classical fashion. The theme of ovals continues to the leaf, the recto having four ovals, equally spread, the reserves featuring chickens to the left and a dog chasing a hare to the right. The outer painted ovals depict harbour scenes, with stone towers, sailing boats and workers about their business, related seemingly to fishing. The central ovals feature gentle pastoral scenes, with a suitor offering a flower to a maiden, and a lady seated, having gathered flowers. The verso is plain. Guard length approx. 10 and 5/8 inches or 27cm. Together with A Second Ivory Fan, the colourful double leaf depicting a maiden and her suitor, the latter in uniform with breastplate and plumed helmet, paying homage before an altar of the Goddess of hunting, Diana, her hunting dog to her side, Cupid in flight, his quiver and arrows on the ground beneath him. The monture is carved and pierced, with a central cartouche. The verso features simple floral sprays painted in gold. Guard length approx. 10 inches or 25.5cm (2) . The first fan has been framed. probably due to repair seen on the lower guard, and glue noted on the other side. The leaf is actually very clean and sound. Some rubbing to the folds. Slight crumpling to the top edge of the leaf. Very slightly splayed when re-folded. The frame is available within the hammer price, should the purchaser wish to take it. The second fan is quite badly damaged, with full splits to some folds, a broken guards and repairs to a broken gorge.
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