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Lot 119
A Capodimonte figure of a seated elegant lady & flowers; another of a thoughtful boy; Carlton Ware Rouge Royale specimen vase, trinket dish & vase; a blush ivory slender two handled urn & cover decorated with wild flowers; a small Minton twin handle urn & cover decorated with green swags and pink cabbage roses, gilded handles; Poole, Cranberry Glass etc.
Lot 103
Ï’Mrs J. Alice Orde (British, fl. 1895-1899) Portrait of Lt. Col. John Francis Giradot (1829-1902) wearing a brown coat and blue stock Signed and dated A Orde/ 1902 middle left Watercolour on ivory 6cm x 4.5cm, oval In a gold frame, the glazed reverse with label inscribed Lt Col Girardot/ Survivor of the/ Birkenhead/ 2/ Mrs Alice Orde/ Inwoodbarn/ Tongham/ Surrey Provenance: Bonhams, London, Portrait Miniatures & Silhouettes, 28 September 2004, lot 186.Lt. Col. Girardot, son of Rev John Chaucourt Girardot and Sophia (née Chaplin) was born at Averham, Notts. He entered the Army in 1847. In 1852, he was in command of a detachment of the 43rd Light Infantry on board the troopship HMS Birkenhead that sank off the coast near Cape Town. Giradot was cast ashore with others on some driftwood and when this became entangled some distance from the shore he helped a soldier, who was unable to swim, by carrying him on his back. 436 lives were lost when HMS Birkenhead sank and only 207 survived, many due to the personal valour of Giradot. His letter to his father sent from Simon's Bay 1st March 1852 gives graphic details of the sinking and the loss of lives both by drowning and to sharks.He fought in the Kaffir War of 1852-53 including the expedition over the Orange River under General Cathcart and the battle of Berea. At the close of the Kaffir War he proceeded with the 43rd to Madras and Bangalore. He became Adjutant of the Sherwood Foresters Militia in 1856, retaining that position until 1875 retiring in 1880 with the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was for many years a Justice of the Peace for Nottinghamshire.In 1894 he married Mary daughter of the late Mr James Evans of Trevanghan, County Carmarthen. He died on September 11th 1902, the year of the 50th Anniversary of the sinking of HMS Birkenhead and is buried in Rownhams churchyard Southampton. The Oxfordshire Light Infantry (formerly the 43rd) placed a memorial in the Royal Hospital Chelsea.This lot is sold together with clippings relating to Lt. Col. Giradot. Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Lot 107
Ï’Ada M. Howell (fl. 1898-1914) Portrait of 2nd Lieutenant John Hubert Howells, Royal Field Artillery Watercolour on ivory Inscribed in pencil verso 'From photograph' and signed 7.2cm x 5.7cm, oval In a gilt metal oval frame Howells was killed in action on 9th October 1917, his next of kin as his father, J. Howells, living at 237 Nantwich Road, Crewe. Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Lot 110
Ï’Margaret Isabel Dovaston (1884-1954) Portrait of a young officer, wearing khaki jacket and peaked cap Watercolour on ivory Signed and dated 1917 lower right 7cm x 5.8cm, oval In a gilt metal oval frame Provenance: Bonham's sale Fine Portrait Miniatures 25th November 2009, lot 233. Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Lot 22
Ï’A George III silver shaped oval three piece tea service by Henry Chawner & John Eames, London 1796, the tea pot with a lobed oval ivory finial to the domed cover, a wooden loop handle, a straight-tapered spout, foliate and shaped fringe bands, trellis panels, engraved with a shield and a crest within mantled reserves, 28cm (11in) long, 1029g (33.1 oz) gross Property from the estate of the late Betty, Lady Grantchester.The paternal arms are those of the HOUSON or HOWSON family of London, granted in 1605. The Blazon: quarterly argent and sable, in the 1st and 4th quarters a pellet, in the 2nd and 3rd a plate (HOWSON) - impaling - argent, three lions heads erased; crest: out of a cloud proper a bull's head azure, semée of estoiles or (HOWSON) The Houson or Howson family are poorly documented and there is no recorded pedigree for them despite the grant being during the times of heralds' visitations. The maternal arms are relatively common and as a result there are several possibilities. Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Lot 30
Ï’A Victorian silver four piece tea and coffee service by Edward, John & William Barnard, London 1849, panelled circular and tapered, the tea and coffee pots with bud finials to the conical covers, the loop handles issuing from foliage and with ivory spacers, scroll outlined rims and engraved with vacant reserves and pendant flowers, the tea pot 25cm (9 3/4in) long, the coffee pot 26cm (10 1/4in) high, 2572g (82.7 oz) gross Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Lot 33
Ï’An Aesthetic Movement silver small three piece tea service by Elkington & Co., Birmingham 1879, PODR mark for 10th July 1875, in japonaise taste, the tea pot with a butterfly finial, the slightly domed cover with two insects in relief and foliate engraved, the cherry blossom branch handle with ivory spacers, the spout conforming, the sides with fans in relief centred by engraved flower sprays, on a collet foot, 17cm (6 3/4in) long, 749g (24.1 oz) gross See Jones, Kenneth Crisp The Silversmiths of Birmingham and their Marks 1750-1980 London 1981, p. 157, fig. 155 for a service of the same design but differing decoration to the sides. Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Lot 65
Ï’ An American silver six piece tea and coffee service by J. C. Moore & Son for Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1870, Paris import mark for 1864-93, each compressed baluster and engraved with stiff leaves and scrolling vines above an applied mid-band of spirals, strapwork medallions and flowers, engraved with monogram ISW, the tea pot, coffee pot and kettle with conforming covers with bud knops and with ivory insulators to the handles, the kettle on stand 12in (31.5cm.) with handle raised, 4913g (158 oz) (6) See Carpenter, Charles H., Jr. and Mary Grace Carpenter, Tiffany Silver, London 1979, p. 72 for a service in this shape. The die-rolled mid-band came in four differing patterns. Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Lot 70
Ï’An Italian Art Deco four piece tea and coffee service by Ricci & C., Alessandria, 1934-1944, .800 standard, with ivory ball finials to the flat covers, the tea and coffee pots with ebonised wood inset C-scroll handles, on circular bases, the tea pot 24cm (9 1/2in) long, the coffee pot 22.5cm (8 3/4in) high, 1938g (62.3 oz) gross; and an oval silver mounted mirrored tray, apparently unmarked, 52cm (22in) long (5) The design is reminiscent of the Pyramid pattern of Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen. Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Lot 81
Ï’Philip Jean (1755-1802) Portrait of John David Hay Hill in a blue coat, white waistcoat, frilled shirt and tied cravat, his hair powdered en queue and tied with black ribbon Watercolour on ivory 6.5cm x 5.5cm, oval In a gilt metal oval frame with a lock of hair on white silk verso Provenance: Phillips London, Tuesday, July 11, 2000, The Connoisseur's Cabinet including Portrait Miniatures, Gold Boxes, Items of Vertu and Walking Sticks, lot 336.Hill was the holder of manor lordships in the parish of Gressenhall in Norfolk. Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Lot 86
Ï’William Wood (1769-1810) Portrait of Henry Herbert, Lord Porchester and 1st Earl of Carnarvon Watercolour on ivory 9cm x 7.5cm, oval in a gilt metal frame, signed, dated and inscribed verso 'Ld Porchester DEDO By Will: Wood, of Cork Str. Lond. 1809' Provenance: Phillip's auction, London, 6th November 2000. Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Lot 91
Ï’George Engleheart (1750-1829) Portrait of Edward Scott wearing a royal blue coat with gold piping, white waistcoat, frilled cravat and tied stock, his hair powdered and en queue Watercolour on ivory 5.3cm x 4.2cm, oval Provenance: Bonham's London, Tuesday, March 4, 2003, Portrait Miniatures and Silhouettes, lot 166. Edward was equerry to the Prince of Wales, later George IV. He was the last Scott to live at Scott's Hall, Brabourne, Kent, which had been in the family since the 14th century. The fall of the house had been prophesied by 'The Fair Maid of Kent' (Joan, Countess of Kent, 1326/7-1385). Edward's wife was reputedly Lady Superintendent to the children of George III. This portrait is probably one of the 'Scott's' recorded in Engleheart's fee book as having sat for their portraits in 1790 and 1791. Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Lot 92
Ï’Peter Paillou (1757-1831) Portrait of Lady Lucy Digby and child seated on a chaise-longue, Lucy wearing yellow hat and white dress, her child wearing white dress with lace trim Signed and dated 1786 verso Watercolour on ivory 8.5cm x 6.7cm, oval In a gilt metal oval frame Provenance: Bonhams London, 25th June 2002.Lady Lucy Digby née Fox-Strangways (1748-1787) was the daughter of Stephen Fox-Strangways, 1st Earl of Ilchester, and Elizabeth Horner. She married on 1st October 1771 to her cousin Colonel the Hon. Stephen Digby (1742-1800). Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Lot 93
Ï’Andrew Robertson (1777-1835) Portrait young lady, in white dress, blue gauze kerchief tied at her neck with gold ring, coral necklace, upswept brown hair dressed in ringlets, wearing a silver ring on the wedding-ring finger of her upheld left hand; foliate and sky background Watercolour on ivory Signed and dated to the backing card 'A Robertson, Berners St. 1831' 6.2cm x 5.4cm, oval In a gilt metal frame, the back glazed with a hair curl Provenance: Christie's sale The Gordon Collection of Portrait Miniatures, 20th November 2007, lot 99.A wedding portrait with her wedding band shown on her raised hand Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Lot 97
Ï’ Robert Thorburn, ARA (1818-1885) Portrait of Miss Fitzgibbon with plaited hair, mountains in the background Watercolour on ivory 5cm x 3.8cm, oval In a gold oval brooch frame Provenance: With Elle Shushan, Fine Portrait Miniatures, Philadelphia.See Foskett, Daphne, Miniatures: Dictionary and Guide, Woodbridge 1987, p. 216, plate 50D for a larger portrait of Mrs Fitzgibbon also by Thorburn. Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Lot 20
A GOOD 19TH CENTURY CHINESE CANTON CARVED IVORY AND PAINTED FAN IN BOX, the fan depicting figures in temple buildings, the faces detailed from ivory, the carved ivory stems carved in relief to depict figures in temple settings, presented in its original wood and lacquer presentation box, the fan 27.5cm x 49cm open.
Lot 428
A GOOD JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY AND LACQUER FOUR FOLD SCREEN, The red lacquer with native floral decoration, each section with a main panel with a native display of birds amongst flora, each panel with an inset artist seal tablet, each panel with a lower ivory floral spray panel, each panel measuring: 136cm high x 51cm wide.
Lot 432
A GOOD JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY & SHIBAYAMA ELEPHANT & LUCKY GOD LIDDED POT, the elephant profusely inlaid using shibayama techniques with semi precious stones, shell & stained ivory, one figure seated upon the elephants head, three seated within the houdah, with a walnut carved base, 15cm high x 15cm wide ( okimono itself)
Lot 434
A GOOD PAIR OF JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY & SHIBAYAMA TUSK VASES ON STANDS, the vase sections inlaid profusely using semi precious stones. shells & stained ivory to depict three arhat / scholar figures amongst native flora, with gold lacquer highlights, each vase inset with a red seal signature tablet, the vases housed on their original rotating hardwood stands decorated with floral gilt decoration, the tusk section alone 27cm high x 10cm wide, overall 49cm high each.
Lot 503
A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY NETSUKE OF TENGU EMERGING FROM EGG - SIGNED, the nestuke depicting a small arrangement of fruits and eggs covered with acorn branches , the egg showing tengu emerging from its egg, the base with an artist signature reading " ippo", himotoshi formed to the central opening, 3cm.
Lot 510
A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED & STAINED IVORY OKIMONO OF KOBODAISHI PRIEST - BY SOZAN, the okimono depicting kobodaishi priest stood with his woven hat holding his staff, double gourd to his side, the base with an inset red seal tablet reading "sozan", presented in its original tomobako, 21.5cm high.
Lot 511
A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED & STAINED IVORY OKIMONO OF A WOOD CUTTER - BY SHUGETSU, the okimono carved upon a stump base with his axe in his hands, gourd to his side and tools upon his back, the artist has signed the base that reads "Shugetsu", presented in its original tomobako, 22.2cm high.
Lot 512
A JAPANESE MEIJI PEIROD CARVED & STAINED IVORY OKIMONO OF A TRAVELLER - BY MUNEYUKI, the okimono carved to depict a travveling man, with his foot upon a rock base looking afar, holding his stick, the front with carved script, the base with an artist inset red tablet signature reading "Muneyuki", presented in its original tomobako, 25cm high.
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