Toba Batak fire lighter, Sumatra. Hand beaten iron. 100 x 20cm Early 20th c. Notes: When you live in a world with no matches, this is how you light a fire. An essential but rare domestic tool complete with striker and pincers for holding dry tinder. A simple design but the chain is superbly crafted.
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Mixed collection of items to include two silver mounted horn cups, 9.5cm high; silver plated Goliath pocket watch, 7.5cm diameter; tortoiseshell stamp box, 2.5cm high, 5.5cm wide, 3.5cm deep; poker chips in leather case, 5cm high, 19cm wide, 13cm deep; opisometer map measurer, 11cm high; a Thuringia porcelain miniature of a vase of flowers, 5.5cm high; a Royal Worcester porcelain miniature vase painted with a bird, 3cm high, 5cm diameter; a miniature porcelain tea cup in the Imari palette, 2cm high; 19th century glasses in mother of pearl inlaid papier mache case, 15.5cm long (case); 19th century manometer in case, 8cm high (case); five enamel dishes, 8.5cm diameter; two AA badges, largest 11cm high; three Airforce badges, amethyst figurine of a rabbit, 2.8cm high; small pendant in the form of a pig, 2cm wide, miniature mirror with cloisonné enamel to reverse, 6.5cm high, two thimbles in a miniature basket weave container, 3cm high, leather lighter, 5.5cm high, and a vintage wooden shoe stretcher, 25cm long (27)
GOLD LIGHTER, CARTIER PARISA two-colour (pink and green) gold petrol lighter, Signed Cartier Paris, numbered M7178. French 18K hallmarks. The screw that accesses the petrol reservoir has inside a screw-off compartment to place a spare flint stone. The lighter works perfectly. Height: 5,3 cm Weight: 64 gr Fitted Cartier leather case in perfect condition
MANUEL DE FALLA (1876-1946)Set of 3 pieces, 2 with autograph apostilles, addressed to Madeleine Greslé. Accompanied by 3 envelopes 1) Autograph apostille signed, in French (1/2 p. in 12 square) on an autograph letter signed by his sister María-del-Carmen de Falla, in Spanish (3 pp. in-12 square, envelope preserved). 11 July 1930. Friendly letter, thanking him for the gift of a lighter. 2) Printed, in French, with Manuel de Falla's autograph mention of Madeleine Greslé as the addressee. Granada, 28 May 1922. Bristol in-12 oblong, envelope with autograph address preserved. Invitation card to the Andalusian Primitive Music Festival to be held in Granada on 13 and 14 June 1922. 3) Printed document, in French. Another card with details of the same festival.
A Ronson Touch-Tip Art Deco brass desk stand, with faux tortoiseshell finish, length 18.5cm.Additional InformationAge wear tarnishing to the brass throughout. Top plateau of lighter section perhaps pushed down a little. Verdigris tarnishing to the swivel ball joint on both pen holders. The right hand pen holder does not move. Postage of this lot would be a small box.
ROYAL CROWN DERBY; seven assorted pieces decorated in no.1128 pattern, comprising a table lighter, height 7.5cm, bell, height 10cm, twin handled footed bowl, length 16cm, bowl, diameter 22cm, also a similar plates decorated in no.2451 and 383 pattern (9).Additional InformationThe bowl with light scratches to the decoration, and is a second quality as the mark has been struck through. The bowl has minimal wear throughout.
A 19th century rosewood three tier whatnot of small proportions, with acorn shaped finials and barleytwist uprights, on turned legs with fitted castors, height 80cm, width 35.5cm, depth 33cm.Additional InformationLight age wear patina of scratches and marks throughout, one of the finials is slightly lighter in colour and may not be original, otherwise ok.
Three late 19th century rustic vernacular oak stools, the larger with a canted square top, height 32.5cm, another on turned legs, and the smaller with traces in areas of older probably original burgundy paint on moulded legs (3).Additional InformationAll three with general age wear patina of scuffs, marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use. The taller stool with old worm damage throughout the top but this is not living. The middle stool lighter in appearance and with watermarks, the smallest stool two of the legs have been re-attached, the legs may not be oak but a softer wood. Overall fair.
Collection of silver to include two cut glass decanters with silver collars and decanter label "Port "and plated label "Whiskey", a French silver mug, part dressing set hand mirror, pair of clothes brushes, and nail buffer- mirror stamped 830, 6 continental novelty handled spoons, Ronson plated table lighter, and various other spoons
J.F.P Camm marquetry portrait, depicting a young Flemish girl, signed and dated 1938, approx 19 w x 24.5 cms, framed. This lot includes two treen collection boxes, an oak cased dominoes set, two rosewood and brass John Raybone & Sons levels, Flint-case miniature camera table lighter and a fine miniature Meerschaum pipe holder in the form of a feminine hand with amber mouthpiece together with three bakelite napkin rings.
An embroidered shawl, circa 1930 together with a silkwork hanging. CONDITION REPORT: The silkwork hanging is 36 cm x 49 cm. The embroidery is a little worn in places and there are some loose threads which should be visible on our images. The lighter blue silk backing is beginning to perish in places particularly along the bottom edge. The cream silk opposite side is a little dirty. There are some dust and dirt marks to the embroidered panel also. The shawl maximum length is +/- 180 cm. The maximum depth excluding tassels is +/- 62 cm. The shawl appears to be in generally good order with no significant staining or perforations. There are a few pulled threads but these are minimal. The crocheted edge seems to be in generally good condition and all tassels appear to be present.
Two S T Dupont lighters, Laque de Chine one in blue no. V3KL40 and another in tortoise shell effect with reeded decoration no. P7HK47, in gilt metal. Both engine turned.Both bases marked St Dupont de PARIS, Made in France.Blue lighter has two red Chinese letters on the side.Condition Report: Tortoise shell effect lighter worn and dull gold colour on reed decoration and corners of lighter
A collection of seven lighters, including Dunhill Tallboy Cartier Licence, in a gilt metal case with black leather surround marked DUNHILL, and three other engine turned - one a gilt metal Dunhill lighter marked Patented US RE24153 at base, a silver plated Dunhill lighter base marked "dunhill" A51536, a later black and gold coloured Dunhill lighter marked "dunhill" on side, with a gold plated IC Power Hadson lighter and two Ronson lighters one black and silver coloured, and the other gold coloured both marked Ronson at base.
Two Dunhill lighters, one blue enamel rectangular shaped one that's gold plated, in original box with booklet, one gold plated bark effect lighter with original box and booklets, both are stamped swiss made.Condition Report: Blue enamel is badly chipped in places Ewbanks Auction house does not guarantee the working condition of the lighters
TWO WICKER FISHING CREELS27cm high, 40cm long; 25cm high, 36cm longCondition Report: The darker creel has damage to the hinge and top cover and wear to the painted exteriorThe lighter creel with the original hinge missing, now attached with string. The body with signs of old worm damageCondition Report Disclaimer
A PAINTED WOOD CONSOLE TABLEIN LOUIS XV STYLE, 19TH CENTURYThe top to simulate marble on inverted cabriole supports77cm high, 183cm long, 38cm deepProvenance: Supplied by Robert Kime Condition Report: Various marks, knocks, scratches, and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Various chips and losses (see images for details). Slight movement within frame. Four nail holes along one edge of the top from where the table was previously joined to a wall. All vacant except one which the nail remains and is folded flush against the edge of the table. There are some fragmentary losses to the areas surrounding these holes. Various areas of flaking and loss to the paint of the stretcher and end supports, revealing lighter blue paint beneath. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

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