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The artist signing 'ESC' (British, active circa 1820)Lavinia McMahon, wife of the Reverend Myddleton, wearing white dress, he

Bonhams

Lot 491

The artist signing 'ESC' (British, active circa 1820)Lavinia McMahon, wife of the Reverend Myddleton, wearing white dress, her brown hair curled and upswept.Scalloped gilt-metal frame, the rear with applied paper label inscribed 'Lavinia Mchahon married the rec Ph. Myddelton'6.2 x 4.9cm (2 7/16 x 1 15/16in).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Charles Hardy (British, active circa 1800)A Gentleman, wearing blue coat with brass buttons over cream waistcoat and tied wh

Bonhams

Lot 495

Charles Hardy (British, active circa 1800)A Gentleman, wearing blue coat with brass buttons over cream waistcoat and tied white stock, signed and dated 1802, yellow metal oval frame, the rear with initials 'AB'7.9 x 6.4cm (3 1/8 x 2 1/2in).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Attributed to Attributed to Charles G. Dillon (British, active circa 1810-circa 1830)A Gentleman, wearing blue coat with gold

Bonhams

Lot 480

Attributed to Attributed to Charles G. Dillon (British, active circa 1810-circa 1830)A Gentleman, wearing blue coat with gold buttons over white waistcoat and tied stock, yellow metal oval frame, the rear with initials 'WW' and plaited hair,6.3 x 5.3cm (2 1/2 x 2 1/16in).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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A three piece Chinese export silver tea service by Woshing of Shanghai (4)Each piece of compressed form and decorated in reli

Bonhams

Lot 637

A three piece Chinese export silver tea service by Woshing of Shanghai (4)Each piece of compressed form and decorated in relief with prunus branches and birds and with bamboo-form handles, weight 32.2oz.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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English School, circa 1810A Gentleman, called George Montgomerie, wearing black coat over orange waistcoat and tied white cra

Bonhams

Lot 485

English School, circa 1810A Gentleman, called George Montgomerie, wearing black coat over orange waistcoat and tied white cravat.Signed with initials on the 'I.B.', gilt metal mounted frame, the rear with applied paper label inscribed 'George Montgomerie',6.6 x 5.5cm (2 5/8 x 2 3/16in).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Robert Saunders (British, born 1774)A Lady, wearing white dress, a cross pendant on a string of amber beads around her throat

Bonhams

Lot 486

Robert Saunders (British, born 1774)A Lady, wearing white dress, a cross pendant on a string of amber beads around her throat, her brown hair curled and upswept and dressed with strands of pearls.yellow oval metal frame with plaited hair border,8.3 x 7cm (3 1/4 x 2 3/4in).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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English School, circa 1790An Officer of the Marines, wearing scarlet coatee with cream facings and silver epaulette, a white

Bonhams

Lot 493

English School, circa 1790An Officer of the Marines, wearing scarlet coatee with cream facings and silver epaulette, a white cross belt with cross belt-plate across his chest, frilled white cravat and tied black stock, his powdered hair worn en queue, yellow metal oval frame,8.0 x 6.5cm (3 1/8 x 2 9/16in).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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A George III baluster silver coffee potmaker's marks indistinct, London 1781 with later floral embossed decoration, crested,

Bonhams

Lot 334

A George III baluster silver coffee potmaker's marks indistinct, London 1781 with later floral embossed decoration, crested, ivory handle, gross weight 34.9oz, height 33.5cm.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Jeremiah Meyer, RA (British, 1735-1789)A Gentleman, wearing yellow coat with brown collar over tied white cravat, his hair cu

Bonhams

Lot 496

Jeremiah Meyer, RA (British, 1735-1789)A Gentleman, wearing yellow coat with brown collar over tied white cravat, his hair curled and powdered and worn en queue, silver gilt oval frame, 4.9 x 4.2cm (1 15/16 x 1 5/8in).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Two portrait miniaturesA Gentleman, wearing blue coat and tied white cravat, yellow metal oval frame, the rear with arranged

Bonhams

Lot 500

Two portrait miniaturesA Gentleman, wearing blue coat and tied white cravat, yellow metal oval frame, the rear with arranged hair, together with another smaller example of a female subject,5.3 x 4.5cm (2 1/16 x 1 3/4in).7.5 x 6.3cm (2 15/16 x 2 1/2in) and This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Frederick Buck (Irish, 1771-circa 1840)An Officer of the 12th Foot, called John Morgan, wearing scarlet coatee with gold epau

Bonhams

Lot 468

Frederick Buck (Irish, 1771-circa 1840)An Officer of the 12th Foot, called John Morgan, wearing scarlet coatee with gold epaulette and buttons, high cream-coloured collar and black stock, white belt with belt plate across his chest, yellow metal oval frame, the rear with initials 'JM' and platted hair,7cm x 5.5cm (2 3/4 x 2 3/16in).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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A George III three piece silver tea serviceby Solomon Hougham, London, 1813 of oval form, part gadrooned, with ivory insulato

Bonhams

Lot 347

A George III three piece silver tea serviceby Solomon Hougham, London, 1813 of oval form, part gadrooned, with ivory insulators, weight 47.4oz.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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English School, circa 1760A near pair of Ladies, one wearing pink dress with black ribbon choker, the other wearing blue dres

Bonhams

Lot 494

English School, circa 1760A near pair of Ladies, one wearing pink dress with black ribbon choker, the other wearing blue dress with white cap, yellow metal oval frames, with mother of pearl backs, the largest3.3 x 2.8cm (1 5/16 x 1 1/8in), (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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English School, circa 1830An Officer of the 7th Royal Fusiliers, wearing scarlet coatee with gold buttons, epaulettes and hig

Bonhams

Lot 465

English School, circa 1830An Officer of the 7th Royal Fusiliers, wearing scarlet coatee with gold buttons, epaulettes and high collar, a white belt with belt-plate across his chest.yellow oval metal frame with bracelet clasp attachments,4.1 x 3.7cm (1 5/8 x 1 7/16in).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Pair of Anglo Indian Carved Ivory Pepperettes, c1860s, with screw petal shaped lids, on a round pedestal base; 2 inches (5cms

Gerrards Auction Rooms

Lot 842

Pair of Anglo Indian Carved Ivory Pepperettes, c1860s, with screw petal shaped lids, on a round pedestal base; 2 inches (5cms) high

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A quantity of books on collecting netsukes, ivory and other Japanese art to include Manju Netsuke from the collection of the

Bourne End Auction Rooms

Lot 138

A quantity of books on collecting netsukes, ivory and other Japanese art to include Manju Netsuke from the collection of the Ashmolean Museum, the Raymond and Frances Bushell collection of Netsuke Part 1 -4 1987-1991 and others

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Victorian mahogany side table with two blind drawers and two short drawers with turned ivory handles 28" x 36 1/4" x 21 3/4"L

Bourne End Auction Rooms

Lot 165

Victorian mahogany side table with two blind drawers and two short drawers with turned ivory handles 28" x 36 1/4" x 21 3/4"Location: STAIRS

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A mixed lot of mainly ceramics to include a Royal Worcester blush ivory pot and cover, Art Deco ceramics to include Sybase an

Bourne End Auction Rooms

Lot 269

A mixed lot of mainly ceramics to include a Royal Worcester blush ivory pot and cover, Art Deco ceramics to include Sybase and Carlton ware, a Japanese Imari plate and other items

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A Victorian walnut cased canteen of silver plated cutlery, three drawers containing a front set with berry spoons and grape s

Bourne End Auction Rooms

Lot 346

A Victorian walnut cased canteen of silver plated cutlery, three drawers containing a front set with berry spoons and grape scissors to top drawer, fruit servers and forks with engraved blades and ivory handles to the lower two, the case with inlaid stamping, brass cartouche and twin carrying handles

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^An early 20th century silver and ivory walking stick, William Hutton & Sons Ltd, Birmingham 1916, the handle carved into

C & T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd

Lot 123

^An early 20th century silver and ivory walking stick, William Hutton & Sons Ltd, Birmingham 1916, the handle carved into a dogs head, 93cm

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^A 19th century ivory and gold colour handle walking stick, the ivory inset with gold colour crest, on ebonised stick, 85cm

C & T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd

Lot 124

^A 19th century ivory and gold colour handle walking stick, the ivory inset with gold colour crest, on ebonised stick, 85cm

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^A 19th century carved ivory handle walking stick, the handle intricately carved with two dogs heads tied to rope on a loop,

C & T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd

Lot 158

^A 19th century carved ivory handle walking stick, the handle intricately carved with two dogs heads tied to rope on a loop, with belt buckle band, 82cm, with an early 19th century ivory handle cane, and another ivory and ebonised walking stick (3)

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A Continental 18ct gold and diamond religious pendant, central ivory portrait of Mary in decorative surround set with fifty e

C & T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd

Lot 22

A Continental 18ct gold and diamond religious pendant, central ivory portrait of Mary in decorative surround set with fifty eight diamonds of varying sizes, 3cmWx6cmH on 18ct chain, 11.7g

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An Edwardian silver mounted and leather bound note book holder, the centre applied with silver initials, by W & G Neal, Londo

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 101

An Edwardian silver mounted and leather bound note book holder, the centre applied with silver initials, by W & G Neal, London, 1903 together with two various early 20th Century silver mounted ivory page turners: one handle with wyvern fluted and engraved Celtic motif decoration, white metal apparently unmarked circa 1900 and the other with anthemion and scrolling handle, the mount with date letter d, probably London, 1899, maker's mark rubbed, the ivory blade incised with the name HUGH in script (3) AF

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English school, early 19th Century A portrait miniature on ivory depicting a young lady wearing a white dress with pink shawl

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 221

English school, early 19th Century A portrait miniature on ivory depicting a young lady wearing a white dress with pink shawl and cameo necklace, in a yellow metal frame, LC monogram to back, inscribed in french to a yellow metal table 'Doux d'amitie pour la vie', in an associated fitted leather case, 7cm.Condition: Some fading in places. Thumbprint in the upper right margin. Minor dints to bezel. Inscribed tablet adrift.

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English school, (19th Century)A portrait miniature on ivory of a young lady wearing a white dress with black belt, in origina

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Lot 224

English school, (19th Century)A portrait miniature on ivory of a young lady wearing a white dress with black belt, in original fitted leather case, 7cm.Condition: Some light fading to sitter. Some spotting to background. Chip to top edge. Bezel slightly warped and working loose. Some wear and signs of age to case.

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A 19th century Grainger & Co Worcester double-walled pot pourri vase and covers, the pierced reticulated cover with lotus bud

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 351

A 19th century Grainger & Co Worcester double-walled pot pourri vase and covers, the pierced reticulated cover with lotus bud finial enclosing inner cover, the main body with pierced collar above conforming reticulated anthemion sections, on an ivory ground, printed marks and painted no. 1793, 15.5cm high.Condition: Hairline and associated small chips to outer cover. Two hairlines to inner body of jar. Some further faint hairlines to outer body. Rubbing to gilt in places.

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A Royal Worcester 'Old Ivory' Aesthetic Movement ewer and cover, dated 1884, of pear form with reticulated flared rim above a

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 413

A Royal Worcester 'Old Ivory' Aesthetic Movement ewer and cover, dated 1884, of pear form with reticulated flared rim above an elongated spout and gilt angular handle, the cover with gilt floret finial and cork stopper, decorated with gilt and silvered enamel cherry blossom branches, green printed mark, 24cm high.Condition: Minor rubbing to gilt in places, negligible signs of age.

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A Royal Worcester blush ivory vase and cover by Edward Raby, circa 1894, of baluster shape with twin satyr handles, with flut

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 416

A Royal Worcester blush ivory vase and cover by Edward Raby, circa 1894, of baluster shape with twin satyr handles, with fluted neck above a moulded body, painted with poppies, thistles and other wild flowers and foliage by Edward Raby, signed ER, above a fluted foot, puce printed marks and no.1408, 34cm high.Condition: cover finial restuck and chipped. Negligible signs of age elsewhere.

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A Royal Worcester blush ivory vase, dated 1901, of ovoid twin-handled form, printed and painted with wild flowers and foliage

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 423

A Royal Worcester blush ivory vase, dated 1901, of ovoid twin-handled form, printed and painted with wild flowers and foliage and detailed in gilt, green printed factory mark and no.1539, 16cm high.Condition: Minor rubbing to gilt in places, negligible signs of age.

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A Chinese Canton carved ivory card case, late 19th Century, of rectangular outline and worked in high relief with a densely

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 462

A Chinese Canton carved ivory card case, late 19th Century, of rectangular outline and worked in high relief with a densely populated village, 11.5cm.Condition: Negligible signs of age only.

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A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a frog, late Meiji period, modelled seated with its front feet on a spray of grasses, indi

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 465

A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a frog, late Meiji period, modelled seated with its front feet on a spray of grasses, indistinctly signed, with an associated Chinese hardwood stand, 4cm.Condition: Negligible signs of age.

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Two Chinese fans, 19th Century, the first ivory and painted silk, the guards carved with oval vignettes, the brise sticks sup

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 497

Two Chinese fans, 19th Century, the first ivory and painted silk, the guards carved with oval vignettes, the brise sticks supporting an embroidered silk leaves worked with flowers and birds, 28cm, the second of bone brise type with painted sticks in the European taste with flowers and foliage, 15.5cm. (2)

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A set of eight Chinese carved ivory horses of Wang Mu, 19th Century, each carved naturalistically in a different pose, 3.5cm

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 498

A set of eight Chinese carved ivory horses of Wang Mu, 19th Century, each carved naturalistically in a different pose, 3.5cm.Condition: Negligible signs of age.

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A Japanese carved ivory okimono signed Tamayama, Meiji period, modelled as a sage carrying a scroll while riding a horse, acc

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 507

A Japanese carved ivory okimono signed Tamayama, Meiji period, modelled as a sage carrying a scroll while riding a horse, accompanied by four boys, set on a 'rocky' base, the underside with scattered scrolls, fans and auspicious objects, 5cm.Condition: Fine hairline to base.

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A Chinese Canton ivory brise type fan, early 19th Century, the guards carved with dense flowers and foliage, the sticks with

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 508

A Chinese Canton ivory brise type fan, early 19th Century, the guards carved with dense flowers and foliage, the sticks with deities, demons and dragons amid clouds around a central shield cartouche, 18cm.Condition: Ribbon fragmented. Small loss to one of the sticks off centre.

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A Chinese Canton ivory brise fan, first half 19th Century, the guards carved with pagodas amid flowering vines, the sticks wi

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 509

A Chinese Canton ivory brise fan, first half 19th Century, the guards carved with pagodas amid flowering vines, the sticks with shaped vignettes surrounded by trailing flowers and birds, 19cm.Condition: Ribbon incomplete. Some minor signs of age and use.

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A Chinese Canton ivory brise fan, first half 19th Century, the guards carved with figures and dragons, the sticks forming a s

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 510

A Chinese Canton ivory brise fan, first half 19th Century, the guards carved with figures and dragons, the sticks forming a scene of a village amid trees, populated by scholars and attendants, around a central oval cartouche inscribed 'Emeline', 19cm.Condition: Small losses to nearly all of the sticks.

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A Chinese Canton carved ivory page turner, 19th Century, the blade incised with precious objects on a cell ground, the handle

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 512

A Chinese Canton carved ivory page turner, 19th Century, the blade incised with precious objects on a cell ground, the handle carved in relief with figures in a rocky village, a complex key design verso, 31cm long.Condition: Tiny nibbles to blade tip. General surface ageing and visible grain - not disfiguring.

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A Japanese ivory netsuke, Meiji period, modelled as a skull with a serpent curled on the top, 3cm.Condition: negligible signs

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 513

A Japanese ivory netsuke, Meiji period, modelled as a skull with a serpent curled on the top, 3cm.Condition: negligible signs of age.

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A George III tortoiseshell sarcophagus shaped tea caddy, enclosing two lidded compartments, on four ivory bun feet, the cover

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Lot 541

A George III tortoiseshell sarcophagus shaped tea caddy, enclosing two lidded compartments, on four ivory bun feet, the cover with raised section and white metal vacant cartouche, white metal key plate (AF - requires restoration)

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A carved ivory snuff box, possibly French, 18th/19th Century, of rectangular outline and carved with panels of cornucopia, ma

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 544

A carved ivory snuff box, possibly French, 18th/19th Century, of rectangular outline and carved with panels of cornucopia, marine life, landscapes and formal patterns, separated by rope-twist borders, 7cm wide.Condition: Interior discoloured. Slight areas of commensurate discolouration to the outside Minor/negligible signs of age.

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******PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO DESCRIPTION****A late 19th / early 20th Century white metal tapering cylindrical water jug, the b

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 57

******PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO DESCRIPTION****A late 19th / early 20th Century white metal tapering cylindrical water jug, the body profusely chased and engraved with bands of stylised decoration, the mid section with lozenges chased with animals, fish, Gods in relief, the cover with disk shaped finial, C-scroll handle with ivory inserts, the underside of base stamped TS &S in rectangular punch possibly that of T Smith & Son (Edinburgh & Glasgow), gross 18.83 ozt, 22 cm high, CR: handle slightly loose in fitting

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A Fine And Rare Cased Pair Of 18-Bore Forsyth Patent Sliding Primer Officer's PistolsBy Forsyth & Co. Patent Gun Makers,

Bonhams

Lot 314

A Fine And Rare Cased Pair Of 18-Bore Forsyth Patent Sliding Primer Officer's PistolsBy Forsyth & Co. Patent Gun Makers, London, Nos. 1153 And 1154, Circa 1816With browned twist octagonal sighted barrels each signed in full along the top flat, case-hardened patent breeches each with platinum line, border engraved case-hardened tangs each fitted with a back-sight, signed border engraved case-hardened bevelled locks each with safety-catch and rounded stepped tail, signed domed first-model sliding primers each with two rollers under the carrier, figured full stocks, chequered rounded butts, border engraved blued steel mounts including trigger-guards each with pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, stirrup ramrods, and nearly all their original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including two copper and brass powder-flasks, one of them cylindrical, two small ivory priming-flasks, and combination turnscrew/pricker and wrench for removing the primer-bars and primer tops, the interior of the lid with large illustrated trade label of the third design (for 1811-16), the exterior with flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 19 cm. barrelsFootnotes:ProvenanceGreener CollectionW. Keith Neal CollectionSold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 10 November 2005, lot 73Literature:Lewis Winant, Early Percussion Firearms..., 1959, p.29, pl.4 W. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, Forsyth & Co.: Patent Gunmakers, 1969, pp. 8-9, 43, pls. 20, 21 and colour pl. 3Idem, British Gunmakers Their Trade Cards, Cases and Equipment 1980, p. 106, pl. 363D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers, Forsyth & Co.: Patent Gunmakers, 1995, pp. 19-20, and 39-40, pls. 12, 13 and pp. 5The small ivory priming-flasks can be removed for shipping purposesThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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A Very Rare Cased Pair Of 40-Bore Forsyth Patent Sliding Primer Box-Lock Pocket PistolsBy Forsyth & Co., Patent Gun Maker

Bonhams

Lot 313

A Very Rare Cased Pair Of 40-Bore Forsyth Patent Sliding Primer Box-Lock Pocket PistolsBy Forsyth & Co., Patent Gun Maker's London, Nos. 2920 And 2921, Circa 1822With octagonal sighted border engraved barrels each signed in full along the length of the top flat, serial numbered border engraved actions each finely engraved with designs of symmetrical foliage, engraved hammers and safety-catches en suite, folding triggers, finely chequered figured rounded butts each with threaded border engraved silver pommel-cap decorated with a flower-head, one opening to reveal the two-piece metal ramrod, and vacant silver escutcheons: in original mahogany case fitted and lined in green velvet with some accessories including brass-mounted powder-flask with bag-shaped papier-mâché(?) body, turnscrew retaining its brass pricker, and ivory priming-flask housing two spare strikers for the hammers, the exterior of the lid with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks, one pistol with a trace of a Birmingham proof mark 8 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceW. Keith Neal Collection, C111Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 9 November 2000, lot 161Literature:W. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, Forsyth & Co.: Patent Gunmakers, 1969, pp. 12-13, pls. 6, 30 and 31 Joseph G. Rosa and Robin May, The Pleasure of Guns. The beautiful and intricate work of famous gunsmith's, 1974, p. 75 (illustrated)D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers, Forsyth & Co.: Patent Gunmakers, 1995, pp. 23 and 44, pls. 24, 25 and colour pl. IXThe small ivory priming-flask can be removed for shipping purposesThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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A Turkish Flintlock 16-Bore Holster PistolLate 18th/19th CenturyWith plain barrel and tang, plain rounded lock and cock (stee

Bonhams

Lot 52

A Turkish Flintlock 16-Bore Holster PistolLate 18th/19th CenturyWith plain barrel and tang, plain rounded lock and cock (steel refaced), figured full stock (minor chip and split at the tail of the lock), lightly engraved steel mounts comprising pierced flat side-plate, spurred rounded pommel, trigger-guard with foliate finial, brass ramrod-pipes, replacement ivory fore-end cap, and steel ramrod with button-tip (some wear overall, steel parts lightly pitted), counterfeit London proof marks and barrelsmith's mark 33.3 cm. barrel This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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A Cased .32 Rim-Fire Smith & Wesson Model No. 1½ First Issue RevolverNo. 16035, Circa 1865-68With octagonal sighted tip-u

Bonhams

Lot 238

A Cased .32 Rim-Fire Smith & Wesson Model No. 1½ First Issue RevolverNo. 16035, Circa 1865-68With octagonal sighted tip-up barrel stamped with manufacturer's details and patent dates along the sighting rib, and engraved with foliate scrollwork on both sides at the muzzle and breech, cylinder (loss of finish) and action decorated en suite, spur trigger, case-hardened hammer, butt engraved with a star and strapwork down the back, rounded ivory grips, and retaining most of its original silvering: in original mahogany case fitted and lined in burgundy velvet (minor damage where the hammer spur meets the inside of the case) and retaining its ammunition tray 9 cm. barrel This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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A FINE HARDY 1891 PATTERN ALL BRASS 'THE PERFECT' FLY REELOriginal with circular stamped Patent Nos 18373 & 612, 3 1/2in.

Bonhams

Lot 132

A FINE HARDY 1891 PATTERN ALL BRASS 'THE PERFECT' FLY REELOriginal with circular stamped Patent Nos 18373 & 612, 3 1/2in. face plate with ivory handle, 'Rod-in-Hand' trademark and circular enclosed logo, the smooth straight foot pierced three times and stamped '203', with a nickel silver Bickerdyke style wire line guide attached to three raised brass supports, strapped rim tension regulator, the dished drum with central well and three sized perforations and perforated drum core, internally fitted with open ball race with brass bearings, blue steel calliper spring and pawlProvenance: Bonhams Honiton Lot 207 May 2002This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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A Hardy The 'Perfect' brass-faced salmon fly reel1896 check, 4 1/4in., ivory handle, strapped rim-tension adjuster with Turks

Bonhams

Lot 140

A Hardy The 'Perfect' brass-faced salmon fly reel1896 check, 4 1/4in., ivory handle, strapped rim-tension adjuster with Turks head locking nut, Hardy Patent line guard, smooth brass foot, the face-plate with straight line & rod-in-hand logos, the back-plate with 4 cuspsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Two silver Butt MarkersWright & Davies, London 1899 and John Collard Vickery, London 1924 One of rectangular, oblong for

Bonhams

Lot 257

Two silver Butt MarkersWright & Davies, London 1899 and John Collard Vickery, London 1924 One of rectangular, oblong form, with ring attachment, spring action lid and eight ivory numbered markers to gilt interior, with two later plastic additions for numbers nine and ten, 4.5cm high, 2.3cm wide, 1.5cm deep, the other of square, flat formation, the lever lid opening to reveal spring action parting sides holding ten ivory numbered markers within gilt interior, engraved 'FD' to front, 4.6cm high, 5cm wide, 0.8cm deep, weight 80.9gms. (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY EBONISED AND INLAID WRITING SLOPE DEPICTING A TIGER HUNT BY CHARLES NEPHEW & COThe hinged lid dec

Bonhams

Lot 87

A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY EBONISED AND INLAID WRITING SLOPE DEPICTING A TIGER HUNT BY CHARLES NEPHEW & COThe hinged lid decorated with an inlaid mother of pearl and ivory scene of a tiger hunt, with hunters on the back of an elephant and tigers either side, the interior opening to reveal red velvet writing slope and stationary compartments, with label to inside Charles Nephew & Co, Successors to Pittar & Co, Jewellers, Old Court House St, Calcutta 38cm wide, 26cm deep, 10.5cm high (14 1/2in wide, 10in deep, 4in high) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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A SCARCE HARDY 1896 PATTERN BRASS 'THE PERFECT' FLY REEL4in. with ivory handle, strapped rim tension regulator, waisted foot

Bonhams

Lot 130

A SCARCE HARDY 1896 PATTERN BRASS 'THE PERFECT' FLY REEL4in. with ivory handle, strapped rim tension regulator, waisted foot stamped 2, large and small perforations to dished drum, 'Rod-in-Hand' trademark and enclosed oval logo, fitted with silk line and with a Hardy block leather reel case; together with a Hardy three piece built cane salmon fly rod 15ft 2in, the bronzed brass butt cap with red rubber button and rod number detail No. 21666 and Hardy Pat. Ring No. 2307, with spare tip in cloth bag, the cork handle with Hardy's W fitting in maker's shaped and tapered pine carrying box with integral compartment for the reel,retaining all original finish, showing little sign of use, 1899 dated newspaper used as padding.Provenance: Bonhams Honiton Lot 177 May 2003This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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An early 20th century Chinese carved walnut wood box with ivory lid and base, H. 12cm.

Chalkwell Auctions

Lot 132

An early 20th century Chinese carved walnut wood box with ivory lid and base, H. 12cm.

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A ROYAL WORCESTER BLUSH IVORY JUG A/F

Cuttlestones Auctioneers

Lot 402

A ROYAL WORCESTER BLUSH IVORY JUG A/F

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(XIX-XX). Indian school, oval portrait miniature on ivory, study of a bearded man, unsigned, framed and glazed, frame with ac

Cuttlestones Auctioneers

Lot 64

(XIX-XX). Indian school, oval portrait miniature on ivory, study of a bearded man, unsigned, framed and glazed, frame with acorn finial, 6.5 x 5 cmCondition Report:Condition appears fair with no obvious damage that we can see.

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λ A moro dagger (kris), broad wavy blade 18 in., grip bound with white metal bands and braided wire in an alternating pattern

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 1177

λ A moro dagger (kris), broad wavy blade 18 in., grip bound with white metal bands and braided wire in an alternating pattern, ivory pommel.

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λ A fine South Arabian dagger (jambiya), broad curved blade 6.5 in., with narrow medial ridge; hilt of ivory with fret-carved

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 1186

λ A fine South Arabian dagger (jambiya), broad curved blade 6.5 in., with narrow medial ridge; hilt of ivory with fret-carved silver enclosing the base and the back and displaying foliate scrolls and lattice panels, grip and pommel set with gold flower heads; silver scabbard with openwork foliate decoration in large panels to each side, fine spiral-fluted terminal, ornate brass suspension loops, probably of Indian workmanship.

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λ Four naval swords, viz.: a British 1826 pattern Naval officer's sword, pipe-backed blade 31 in., gilt brass regulation hilt

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 1215

λ Four naval swords, viz.: a British 1826 pattern Naval officer's sword, pipe-backed blade 31 in., gilt brass regulation hilt with lion head pommel and shagreen grip; an example of the 1846 type; a British 1889 pattern cutlass; and a continental naval officer's sword with ivory grip. [4]

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2 X 1900'S ANTIQUE IVORY CIGARETTE HOLDERS

Bloomfield Auctions

Lot 237

2 X 1900'S ANTIQUE IVORY CIGARETTE HOLDERS

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ANTIQUE IVORY FIGURE GROUPS

Bloomfield Auctions

Lot 240

ANTIQUE IVORY FIGURE GROUPS

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