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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF MARY STEWART, oval, watercolour on ivory, in an octagonal ivory and tortoiseshell frame. Miniature measures approx. 8.2cm by 6.2cm, frame measures 14.5cm by 12.5cmThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.A couple of small splits to ivory on the side. In otherwise good condition.
Rolex; A Cellini Gent's Wristwatch, (Ref 5116) the signed ivory jubilee dial with Roman numerals, case back numbered M768615, on original Rolex brown alligator strap with (2PJ7) buckle (stamped "750"), with guarantee card, in original box. *H.L. Brown purchase receipt for £3,370, dated 17/11/2010
A small George III mahogany chest on stand, the plain caddy top with moulded rim, over four graduated drawers with brass handles and ivory escutcheons, supported on square legs. 45 cm wide, 32.5 cm deep, 110 cm high.Condition report: There have been suggestions the base and top are that of the same age and they fit comfortably together.
Four Japanese ivory netsukes, Meiji/Taisho, carved as an emaciated snarling man, partially dressed in loose robes, a Shojo dancer in long robes, Shoki the demon queller and a female emerging from the side of a conch shell, 6.3cm - 11.2cm highCondition report: Shojo dancer has a 7cm long closed and stained line at the rear, but is otherwise free from any obvious faults. The tall emaciated figure has probably had a small section filed down in the knot of his hair (see circled image), but is otherwise free from any further obvious faults, unusual staining throughout with some light patches. Shoki has been stained red, some of which still remains, no obvious faults though. The shell with lady netsuke has no manmade issues but does has a small dark indent on the rear and fine and small lines on the top and base, otherwise no obvious issues.
Four Japanese ivory netsuke, Meiji/Taisho, comprising a stained smiling figure holding a scroll, signed, a grinning figure holding a large ladle, a bemused looking European holding a lap dog, his tunic buttons of black horn, and a Kappa looking over its shoulder, sat upon a clam shell, signed, 3.8cm - 7.3cm highCondition report: The Kappa with very fine but closed lines on its back, otherwise in good condition. The European figure is in good condition with no obvious faults. The figure with the scroll has fine closed lines throughout, but these do not appear to be detrimental. The figure with the ladle has a fine but closed line down his lefthand side, a small chip in the top of the ladle rim, otherwise in good condition.
Three Japanese ivory netsuke and an okimono, 19th & early 20th century, comprising a well carved horse with inset black horn eyes, (legs missing), a resting horse with inset black horn eye, signed, a recumbent buffalo, signed and an okimono carved as a young boy playing the flute upon the back of a water buffalo, 4.5cm - 7.3cm wide
Three Japanese ivory netsukes, Meiji period, one carved as a well fed boy with puffed cheeks, crawling over an oversized loaf of bread clutching a knife in his hand, another as a well dressed young boy, kneeling whilst holding down a fan, signed, and a man on his hands and knees with a sack, 3.4cm - 4.9cm
Four Japanese carved ivory netsukes, Meiji period, comprising a figure of a man hunched over a box, 4.2cm, a man kneeling over a bowl of grain protecting it from a bird alighted on his back, 3.8cm, a samurai on his knees holding a tanto dagger, his helmet resting on his back, signed, 2.9cm, and a seated blindman, his knees drawn to his chest, a pair of chopsticks in his right hand, 4.6cmQty: 4
A Japanese ivory netsuke, late Meiji/Taisho, carved as a man holding a young boy in his arms, the boy holding a peach, possibly relating to 'peach boy' Momotaro and his elderly father, signed, 8.7cm highCondition report: No obvious faults visible. No age cracks, signs of repair or restoration visible.
Two Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji, carved as a samurai being dressed in armour by an assistant, the details picked out in black, the other as a man holding his geta shoe, a gentle smile upon his face, signed, 5.2cm & 5.8cm high respectivelyCondition report: The samurai has a very fine age crack on the far right side of his face, which is not instantly obvious to the naked eye, but visible using a magnifier. Otherwise it appears to be in good condition with no further obvious faults. The figure with shoe has two small chips to the underside edge of his robe, a small plain patch on the underside of his right foot, otherwise in good condition with no further obvious faults visible.
Two Japanese ivory and a bone carving of Shishi, Meiji period, comprising a netsuke the Shishi looking over its shoulder whilst resting upon a ball, an okimono, the beast with inset black horn eyes, resting upon a rock, signed, and a small okimono, the Shishi resting its paw upon a ball, 2.1cm - 3.8cm highCondition report: It has been suggested that the base on the large carved bone shishi is a later ivory addition. All in good order with no obvious faults.
Four Japanese ivory netsukes, Meiji/Taisho period, comprising a young boy rolling a Yuki-Daruma, signed Masahiro, 2.7cm, an Ahinaga & Tenaga group, an octopus entwined around the left leg, 7.6cm, a fisherman with a large conch shell on his back, an oni crawling from the mouth of the shell, 4.5cm and a humorous group of two monkeys attempting to subdue an octopus beneath a plate, signed, 2.6cm Qty: 4
Three Japanese carved ivory netsuke, Meiji/Taisho period, comprising a large ape, bending over whilst scratching their head and holding onto an apple, with inlaid eyes, 5mm high, a monkey acting out the three principles of speak, see and hear no evil, 4mm, and a monkey seated on a length of bamboo extracting water from a shoot, 8.7cm long
A Japanese ivory okimono and two netsukes, Meiji, the okimono carved as a wealthy young boy dressed in ornate robes, kneeling over to pick up his rotund pet pup, 4.8cm high, a netsuke carved as a dog pup, with black horn inset eyes, partially standing in a shoe, 3.7cm wide, and a recumbent dog on a pillow, with inset black horn eyes, 4cm wide
A group of four 18th century and late miniature portraits, comprising a brass framed painting on ivory, possibly George I, initialled 'M.D.', 7.5 cm diameter, together with two portraits on porcelain, one in a ceramic frame, an early 20th century portrait of a beauty in profile (American) and afurther framed 19th century allegorical work, pencil and watercolour on paper, unsigned.Qty: 5
A late 19th century Anglo/Indian carved wood work box of sarcophagus form, with ebony and ivory inlay, the hinged cover opening to reveal a sectioned interior, containing covered compartments and ivory screw-lidded pots, the exterior with twin brass carry handles, on four bun feet, 32 cm wide x 23.5 cm x 15 cm high.Condition report: Loose hinge to one side. Some losses throughout, small losses of inlay to each corner of the lid. The lugs to withdraw the interior tray are missing. Still an attractive box in generally good condition. Age cracks to the central panel of the lid.
An English violin bow by Stephen E Bristow, 20th century, the ivory frog inlaid with mother of pearl, with ivory screw, the tip, screw and frog all with white metal mounts, stamped S.E.Bristow, England, 74.5cm long; a violin bow by Joseph Kun, Ottawa, the ebony frog, screw and tip with white metal mounts, the frog with mother of pearl inlay, stamped Jos. Kun. Ottawa, 74.9cm long; and a violin bow stamped Tourte, 73cm longCondition report: S.E.BRISTOW: 63g approx, smooth / slightly tense adjuster, bow appears straight, few hairs appear loose. Bow appears in good condition otherwise. No visible number under screw.JOS JUN OTTAWA: 59g approx, smooth adjuster, possibly bends slightly to the right, otherwise hairs good. Bow appear good condition otherwise.TOURTE: 53g approx, smooth adjuster, bends to the right, hairs appear slightly loose, some wear to the bow stick.
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