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Lot 34
A collection of gemstones and glass stones, including a Labradorite heart, three 0.02 carat round diamonds, jade, smoky Quartz, Citrine, a Coral carved rose, hematite beads, an amethyst bead, an ivory bead, a shell opperculum, Amazonite, Czech moon glow glass round cabochon, garnet, banded agate and bloodstone. Largest measures 6.5 cm.
Lot 119
300-400 AD. Late Roman. An excellent bronze crossbow brooch, with three onion-like knobs, an arched bow, ribbed lower end and surviving pin. Some signs of possible gilding are still on the knobs and on the arch. Crossbow brooches, used for fastening cloaks were an international late Roman type, and were often worn by men in positions of authority, in the military or civil bureaucracy. A famous ivory diptych, now Monza, Italy, depicts Stilicho, the head of the Western Roman military under the Emperor Honorius in the years around 400 AD, along with his wife, Serena, and son, Eucherios. Both Stilicho and Eucherios wear crossbow brooches to fasten the cloaks on their right shoulders, indicating the importance of this type of dress accessory for those in positions of authority. This beautiful item may have belonged to a Roman military officer or another important official. Excellent condition. Size: L:80mm / W:55mm ; 70g; Provenance: From the private collection of a Central London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market before 2000.
Lot 144
300-400 AD. Late Roman. An excellent bronze crossbow brooch, with three onion-like protrusions, an arched bow, lower tail with incised chevron decoration on the sides and surviving pin. The bow bears an inscription reading “VIVAS.” Crossbow brooches, used for fastening cloaks were an international late Roman type, and were often worn by men in positions of authority, in the military or civil bureaucracy, but also by women. A famous ivory diptych, now Monza, Italy, depicts Stilicho, the head of the Western Roman military under the Emperor Honorius in the years around 400 AD, along with his wife, Serena, and son, Eucherios. Both Stilicho and Eucherios wear crossbow brooches to fasten the cloaks on their right shoulders, indicating the importance of this type of dress accessory for those in positions of authority. This beautiful item may have belonged to a Roman military officer or another important official. The Latin formula ‘vivas’ (“may you live [in Christ]”), commonly found in late Roman contexts, indicates that this particular item probably belonged to a Christian individual. Excellent condition. Size: L:80mm / W:50mm ; 60g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed since the 1970s on the UK and European art market.
Lot 187
300-400 AD. Late Roman. An excellent bronze crossbow brooch, with three onion-like protrusions, an arched bow, rectangular tail and surviving pin. The bow bears an inscription reading “VETERE FELIX.” Crossbow brooches, used for fastening cloaks were an international late Roman type, and were often worn by men in positions of authority, in the military or civil bureaucracy, but also by women. A famous ivory diptych, now Monza, Italy, depicts Stilicho, the head of the Western Roman military under the Emperor Honorius in the years around 400 AD, along with his wife, Serena, and son, Eucherios. Both Stilicho and Eucherios wear crossbow brooches to fasten the cloaks on their right shoulders, indicating the importance of this type of dress accessory for those in positions of authority. This beautiful item may have belonged to a Roman military officer or another important official. The formula VETERE FELIX (‘Use happily’) may reflect a pagan blessing. Excellent condition.Size: L:76mm / W:53mm ; 48g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 245
300-400 AD. Late Roman. An excellent bronze crossbow brooch, with three onion-like protrusions, an arched bow, rectangular tail and surviving pin. Some traces of incised decoration and gilding are still visible on the bow. Crossbow brooches, used for fastening cloaks were an international late Roman type, and were often worn by men in positions of authority, in the military or civil bureaucracy, but also by women. A famous ivory diptych, now Monza, Italy, depicts Stilicho, the head of the Western Roman military under the Emperor Honorius in the years around 400 AD, along with his wife, Serena, and son, Eucherios. Both Stilicho and Eucherios wear crossbow brooches to fasten the cloaks on their right shoulders, indicating the importance of this type of dress accessory for those in positions of authority. This beautiful item may have belonged to a Roman military officer or another important official. Excellent condition. Size: L:83mm / W:51mm ; 65.9g; Provenance: From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK /European art markets.
Lot 46
ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.This beautiful cast bronze sword has a tapering, bevelled blade and a recessed integral handle that would have been inset with stone, bone or ivory inlay. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:455mm / W:45mm ; 475g; Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 60
ca. 1200-800 BC, Greek Archaic Period.This beautiful cast bronze sword has a tapering, bevelled blade adornned with two fuller or "blood grooves" and a raised cresentric design decorationg the blade's base as well as a recessed ibex integral handle that would have been inset with stone, bone or ivory inlay. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition. Size: L:400mm / W:60mm ; 410g; Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK / European art markets.
Lot 88
This beautiful cast bronze dagger has a tapering, bevelled blade adorned with two fuller or "blood grooves" and a recessed integral handle that would have been inset with stone, bone or ivory inlay. Bronze weaponry production flourished in western Asia, the Aegean, and Mainland Greece from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC, when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were important symbols of war in Greek Bronze Age societies and served as powerful reminders that authority rested in the hands of those who could earn it. Superb condition; On custom stand. Size: L:425mm / W:50mm ; 385g; Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market before 2000.
Lot 23
A George V Silver Bladed Presentation Trowel, by R. Spencer of London, Birmingham 1924, the tapered blade chased with crossed axes and acanthus leaf wreath, and with turned and carved ivory handle, 12ins overall, gross weight 7.75ozs, inscribed to reverse "Presented to Mrs C. E. Gunther on the Occasion of the Laying of the Foundation Stone of the River Plate Wharf Blackfriars 12th July 1928", and a turned ivory maul with turned handle, 6.5ins high, with similar inscription Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA
Lot 542
A Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke of a Tiger by Masatomo, 19th Century (Edo Period), the snarling beast standing on rock work, signed, 1.5ins (3.8cm) high Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA
Lot 548
A Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono of a Standing Fisherman, Meiji, in the act of landing a carp, seal mark, 6.24ins (15.9cm) high Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA
Lot 549
A Collection of Japanese Netsuke and Sagemono, Meiji Period, comprising - a three section case inro carved with scholars within a landscape with coral ojime and ivory Okame mask, 80mm x 50mm, and three ivory netsuke depicting a Shi-Shi, unsigned, a farmer pounding rice, signed Ichigyoku, and an Okame mask, signed Kegetsu, late Edo/Meiji Period Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA
Lot 550
A Small Collection of Oriental Ivory, Bronze and Lacquer Items, comprising - a 19th Century lacquered natsuni, a small Chinese cinnabar lacquer box, two hard stone seals, a jasper Buddha, a shallow malachite dish, a jadite horse, and other Chinese, Japanese and Indian items, various (nineteen pieces total) Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA
Lot 788
A Bone Natural and Red Stained Chess Set, 19th Century, kings 4.25ins (10.8cm) high, pawns 1.75ins (4.5cm) high Note: Some ivory elements Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA
Lot 798
A George III Mahogany Cased Square Piano, Circa 1795, by Longman & Broderip Musical Instrument Makers, No. 26 Cheapside & No. 13 Haymarket, London, No. 127, with 4 1/2 octave keyboard with ebony and ivory keys, in mahogany rectangular case inlaid with stringings, on stand with square tapered supports with shaped undertier and brass toes and castors, 62ins wide x 22ins deep x 32.5ins high Note: The interior with broad sheets in English and French - "Directions for the management of Longman & Broderip's patent Piano Fortes"
Lot 120
A French burr walnut Gentleman's dressing case, circa 1810, of oval form with four fitted lift out trays lined in red paper, the hinged lid inset with brass shield presentation engraved 'Souvenir A. Mr Robert Wolfe' and mirror to inside, containing an assortment of dressing items including period silver topped dressing table pots, ivory handled wares, toothbrush, scissors, shaving blades and brush, boot pulls, a monogrammed wax seal, eye bath, funnel and nail buffer, case 26 by 16.5 by 8.5cm high, together with a letter citing a Bonaparte connection, 'This dressing case was presented to Robert Cope Wolfe by Marshal Mortier Due de Treviso, when passing through Paris with his father, the RtHo Rob.t Barber Wolfe on his return to England after nearly ten years spent as a detenee for Bonaparte. Mr Wolfe was introduced by his friend, Mous.r Klay elle Baron de Bourdouchamp to Marshal Mortier on the occasion of Bonaparte passing through Givet on his from the Netherlands with Duchess Marie Louise and he kindly himself on this behalf obtaining for him an interview with Bonaparte to present a petition for his release', with a 20th century Wolf family tree written in French, Rev. Robert Barber Wolfe, was imprisoned at Givet POW Camp, where he and others introduced a series of educational classes covering navigation, he published a book about his experiences, (available online: https://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=en&lr=&id=bGkFb0ft-64C&oi=fnd&pg=PA1&ots=kcWy33Ybo1&sig=2HMxLK8qdn-6PxBr6i0lNYuHi3A&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false )
Lot 208
A mid 20th century vintage Parker Knoll armchair, model number 714, with sprung base and bentwood arms, stamped to the base, with Parker Knoll and PK714, 80 by 62 by 86cm high, together with a Victorian scroll back nursing chair, with carved and outswept legs to the back and turned legs to the front upholstered in ivory damask, 56 by 77 by 83cm high. (2)
Lot 329
A mid 19th century mahogany cupboard, two double cupboard doors with brass edging, the smaller upper pair opening to reveal an arrangement of ten drawers with faux ivory turned knobs, the lower set enclosing four division shelving, raised on short turned legs and brass castors, 65 by 40 by 134cm high.
Lot 42
A group of late 19th and early 20th century Royal Worcester ivory blush porcelain, comprising a pair of candlesticks, modelled in the rococo style, puce marks model number 1478, dated 1893 with registration number 160134, 22cm tall, two bud vases decorated with Hadley style roses, marked H C beneath, model numbers, 155, 9cm tall, and 286, 12 cm tall, both with green marks for 1908, a further bud vase, model number 779, 6cm tall, dated 1903 also marked in green and a twin handled bottle vase, number 1034, 9cm tall with puce marks dated 1909. (6)
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