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Lot 1100
An Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Ivory Brisé Fan, Qing Dynasty, the seventeen inner sticks and two guards having a central oval left plain for initials, the main body carved with figures and stylised trees,6.5 inches or 16.5cm. One central stick absent. Possibly one more to the left side. Brown staining to the upper guard and first stick in, and very slightly warped see when closed.
Lot 1101
Five Fans, to include: A good 18th century ivory fan, the monture carved, pierced and painted in soft colour, the double paper leaf showing possibly Venus and Mars with attendants in the countryside, the verso with a solitary lady at rest in a clearing, 10.5 inches or 26.5cm; together with A circa 1890's black gauze fan, mounted on black wood, painted with two adult and clusters of immature birds, all with red head feathers, guard length 14 inches or 35.5 cm; A further late 19th century fan of cream gauze, mounted on serpentine bone sticks, the gauze painted with flowers and edged with cream machine lace, guard length 12.75 inches or 32 cm; A small cream pierced celluloid brisé fan; and A 1920's feather fan of fontange form, the monture painted cream, the feathers white and painted with tiny blue birds, attached to a layer of silk cream, the verso plain, guard length 13.5 inches or 34.5cm. fan 1 in good order save for some minor splitting to the top on some folds. Fan 2 is sound, fan 3 has multiple holes to the gauze, fan 4 is sound and fan 5 needs some attention.
Lot 1106
A Large Late 18th Century Carved Ivory Brisé Fan, Qing Dynasty, the very finely carved 25 inner sticks and two guards all with rounded tips. Centrally, the main feature comprises a shield containing initials, surrounded by extravagant drapery. To either side, a large oval, containing pagodas, other buildings, and stylised trees. Both guards are more deeply carved with fine blossoms and foliage. Guard length 10.5 inches or 27cm. Several very slight losses to the carving to the stick tips. Ribbon loose but holding.
Lot 1109
A Good and Fine Late 18th Century Chinese Carved Ivory Brisé Fan, Qing Dynasty, the twenty-eight inner sticks and two guards delicately carved with a mainly floral design. The guards, more deeply carved, feature birds and flowers. Alternate rounded tips feature a bird or flower. Centrally, a shield containing the initials MM is contained within drapes with tassels and too each side three pairs of smaller roundels contain the same floral sprays that fill the rest of the central panel. A distinctive and unusual border divides the central section form the lower gorge, this featuring two further roundels carved with birds and a decorative urn filled with flowers. The verso is flat. Contained in a modern hinged fan box. Guard length 10 inches or 25.5c. Ribbon sound. Some traces of glue. One sliver lacking within one stick, to the left, nothing else noted.
Lot 1110
An Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Ivory Brisé Fan, the twenty-one inner sticks and two guards are wedge-shaped. The fan is carved in seven main bands, and centrally a small oval within a medium size oval present a detailed scene of two figures of some import and a servant, amidst unusual flowers, a pagoda, with birds in flight. The guards feature tiny buildings, and flowers, and the tip sticks feature different shells. The first band after the ribbon creates a border that wholly encloses the other bands. Delicate bands feature minutely carved roundels, waves, tiny flower sprays, which also feature in the lower gorge. The verso is plain. Guard length 7 inches or 17.75c. Ribbon sound. Some period repairs are evident. Both guards are repaired with an ivory splint. Three central sticks have been repaired in the same fashion. A few tiny ivory slivers missing.
Lot 1123
A Cantonese Ivory Card Case, mid 19th century, of rectangular form, carved with cross shaped panels of figures amongst trees, 8.5cm high; Two Japanese Coral Figures of Daikokuten, 5.5cm and 5cm high; A Chinese Amethyst Snuff Bottle and Stopper, of flattened ovoid form, carved with figures in panels, 7cm high; A Maori Style Jade Hei-Tiki, 7cm high; A Jadeite Bird, 6.5 cm high; and A Collection of Hardstone and Other Miniature Items (qty)
Lot 1207
Pair of Kashan Prayer Rugs Central Iran, circa 1930 Each with an ivory field and urn issuing flowers flanked by trees beneath the Mihrab enclosed by indigo borders of birds and trees flanked by guard stripes, 210cm by 133cm and slightly smaller. Rug 1 - both ends complete. Selvedges fraying. Pile close-clipped - fair. Rug 2 - end complete. Selvedges with some rebound areas. Pile fair.
Lot 1228
Kashgai Rug South West Iran, circa 1900 The deep indigo field of stylised plants and flower heads around an ivory medallion framed by spandrels and triple narrow borders, 230cm by 130cmEnds complete with tassles (some losses), minor folding/curling of corners, selvedges original, pile fair, might benefit from cleaning, one small old reweave in border
Lot 1301
English School (19th century): Miniature Bust Portrait of a Girl, wearing a feathered hat, on ivory, oval, 6.5cm by 5.5cm, in gilt metal frame; A Miniature of Two Gentlemen, in a library, on ivory, 8cm by 6.2cm, in gilt metal frame; and Another Miniature, bust portrait of a lady in a white lace cap and collar, oval, 8.2cm by 6.5cm, in a gilt wirework frame (3)
Lot 1417
A Victorian Rosewood, Marquetry and Ivory Inlaid Display Cabinet, 3rd quarter 19th century, the glazed hinged door enclosing a velvet lined interior flanked by bevelled glass panels, the stiles inlaid with leaves and flowerbells, on turned and gadrooned feet, 107cm by 46cm by 102cm See illustration . Top section slightly faded. Previously fitted with a brass rail - has four small dowel/fill holes. Velvet interior slightly worn. Some slight variations in colour throughout the timber. Glazed hinged door with minor fault to top right corner. With key and working lock. 191119
Lot 1530
^ A Regency Mahogany Bowfront Toilet Mirror, the original mirror plate within a moulded frame and turned spindle supports, the base with one large and two small drawers between reeded columns, on ivory ball feet, 57cm by 22.5cm by 62cm; and A Victorian Mahogany Oval Toilet Mirror, circa 1870, the original mirror plate within a moulded frame between S shaped scroll supports joined by a turned stretcher, 59cm by 26cm by 70cm (2). Mirror 1 - mirror plate heavily tarnished. Base with some discolouration and deep scratches. Verso rather faded. Ivory feet dry and cracked. Later lock fitted to middle drawer, with key. Later handles. Mirror 2 - verso faded. Some variations in colour, mainly around the spindle turned support at the base. Natural small gaps in the moulded frame. 261119
Lot 1539
A Late George III Mahogany and Rosewood Crossbanded Toilet Mirror, early 19th century, the oval mirror plate within shaped supports with small ivory roundels, the base of serpentine shaped form with one large and two small drawers above bracket feet, 45cm by 20cm by 66cm. Nice colour and patina. Middle drawer has a lock but no key, drawer is open. Mirror plate rather tarnished, otherwise good. 041219
Lot 786
A set of late 19th Century Staunton chess-men in red stained and natural ivory, contained within a Jaques Pierre Carton papier mache box, the white king stamped 'Jaques, London' and is 9cm in height, condition of chessmen generally good with just some light rubbing to the red stained finish in places, the castellated casket bearing a red paper label to the base 'The Staunton Chess-Men, Registered No. 58, 607, 5 & 6 Vict. cap 100, Ivory, H. Staunton, Jaques, London', some damage, repair and losses to the box, dimensions height 10.5cm, width 21cm and depth 15cm.
Lot 3017
A Three-Piece Victorian Silver Tea-Service, by Stephen Smith, London, 1872, each piece tapering cylindrical, the shoulder engraved with stylised foliage, the teapot with ivory insulated handle; Together With: A Victorian Silver Coffee-Pot, by Stephen Smith and William Nicholson, London, 1852, tapering cylindrical and engraved with foliage and a crest, with ivory insulated handle, the coffee-pot 22.5cm high, gross weight 65oz 19dwt (4) . The teapot and cream-jug each fully marked near handle. The sugar-bowl and coffee-pot fully marked underneath. The teapot and coffee-pot further part marked inside cover and on handle. The marks are generally clear, though there is some wear to the marks on the teapot. Overall there are surface scratches and wear, consistent with age and use. The ivory insulators have some cracking and discolouration. There is some bruising in places, particularly on the cream jug and sugar bowl. There is an area of discolouration visible inside the teapot, possible caused by a small patch, though this is not visible on the outside of the teapot. The teapot also has some repairs on the handle. The bottom hinge pin on the coffee-pot is lacking and replaced with a piece of wire.
Lot 3022
A George IV Silver Shaving-Mug, by Charles Rawlings, London, 1825, tapering cylindrical and with carved ivory side handle, the flat hinged cover engraved with a crest, 11.3cm high, gross weight 9oz 14dwt . Fully marked near rim. The cover marked inside with maker's mark, lion passant and date letter. There are some surface scratches, consistent with age and use. There are some minor cracks and some staining to the ivory handle. The top handle junction has been repaired. There are the remains of a later material base adhered to the base.
Lot 3045
A Set of Victorian Silver-Mounted Ivory Fruit-Knives and Fruit-Forks, by Mappin and Webb, Sheffield, 1853, each piece with carved ivory handle, the blades and tines engraved with foliage scrolls, comprising 12 fruit-forks and 11 fruit-knives, in fitted brass-bound box, the box 30cm wide (23) . Each piece fully marked on blades or tines. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are cracks and discolouration to the ivory. The box has some cracking and loss to the veneer as well as scratching overall.
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