SEIHO: AN IVORY OKIMONO OF A MAN AND HIS CATBy Seiho, signed SeihoJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Finely carved and stained depicting a man seated on a straw mat playing with his cat. The cross-legged figure dressed in a checkered robe with foliate designs under an overcoat with karakusa, the voluminous fabric falling in pleats and opened slightly at the chest, one hand dangling a ball of yarn while the other clutches a piece of cloth. The cat crouching and ready to pounce, its head turned and focused on the dangling ball above, all beside a hollowed wood stump with a tubular vessel within. Signed on a red-lacquer tablet SEIHO.HEIGHT 4.3 cm, LENGTH 5.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear.Provenance: From a private collection in Belgium, published in the commissioned private catalogue 'The Nibajama collection' no. 76.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 2023/BE00297/CE). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
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MUNEKAZU: AN AMUSING IVORY OKIMONO OF A STARTLED SNAKE CHARMERBy Munekazu (Munenori), signed MunekazuJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The alarmed snake charmer startled by a frog, his hands up in the air in disbelief, perhaps under the impression that his snake has escaped the wicker basket and is crawling up his leg. The man carved in an animated pose with a surprised look on his face, mouth agape, and dressed in a checkered robe with an overcoat incised with foliate motifs. The basket with carefully incised details, topped with a thatched lid lined with foliage and leaves and strap handles to the back. The snake slithering out from a gap in the lining in pursuit of the frog that has startled his master. Signed to the basket within an oval reserve MUNEKAZU.HEIGHT 9 cmCondition: Good condition with minor wear. One foot re-glued and a tiny chip to one finger. Provenance: From a private collection in Belgium, published in the commissioned private catalogue 'The Nibajama collection' no. 84.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 2023/BE00432/CE). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A TREEN FRUITWOOD BURGHER TOBACCO JARPOSSIBLY BLACK FOREST, 19TH CENTURYmodelled standing wearing a tricorn hat and an overcoat, smoking a pipe and resting on a walking stick, ink signature to the rim36.5cm tallProvenanceThe Simon Castle Collection of Treen.LiteratureThe current lot is illustrated in the Illustrated History of Antiques, general editor Huon Mallalieu, p.258.
Includes 2 produced versions of Rhett Butler - one in all white with gilt accents and the other in green overcoat with matching hat. Florence Ceramics backstamp. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 4.5"L x 2.5"W x 9"HManufacturer: Florence CeramicsCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Glossy figural dressed in white and gold tones with overcoat embellished with gilt down the edges and ruffled dress with similar design. Hat matches coat. Florence Ceramics backstamp. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 6"L x 5"W x 9.25"HManufacturer: Florence CeramicsCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear. Hairline crack on arm.
A SMALL QUANTITY OF LADIES AND GENTS CLOTHING ETC, comprising a Berketex size 10 wedding dress, Eres cashmere blend ladies coat approximate size 14/16, men's clothing includes a grey Crombie jacket -42, Rohan blue linen jacket - 44, Jaeger checked jacket - 54r, Jaeger houndstooth two piece suit - jacket 54r trousers 54r, Bugatti 95% wool coat - 40r, Rainman overcoat - 42r and four pairs of trouser, waist size 38, clothes appear to be in good condition
Follower of Harry Hall (c.1814-1882)Horse and groom standing in an extensive landscapeOil on canvas, 40cm by 50.5cmFairly stiffly relined, cleaned and revarnished. The surface is somewhat flattened and the paint is thin in places as a result of the restoration process. Now covered in a thick layer of discoloured dirt and varnish, and presents an opaque quality in numerous parts, especially in the lower 50%. Some minor rubbing/abrasions to edges in general, with more pronounced framing residue along lower edge. Some general strengthening to the overall outline of the standing gentleman/groom, with some additional fairly minor strengthening and infilling consistently through his left arm and more sporadically along his right arm and through his overcoat. His hands, the reins, bridle, and linear detailing of the outline of the horse and saddle have also been reinforced, with areas of slightly more consistent strengthening to the seat of the saddle, the horse's upper back, right leg, and the tail. Some likely general strengthening through foreground, with further historic retouches to outer edges, mostly in a vertical linear fashion in line with abrasions caused by historic framing. Fairly subtle circular indentation to lower right hand corner, with two small losses along upper edge, another to approximate centre right hand edge, and another to right of centre lower edge, etc. Frame in a broadly good, complete and stable state of preservation. Odd minor loss, imperfection, crack consistant with age.
A 1930s vintage black velvet evening jacket, with ruched collar, long sleeves and flared cuffs, fastened with a diamante clip, approximate size 14, together with a 1940s black velvet bolero, with puff short sleeves, approximate size 10, and a 1920s/30s black crepe overcoat with V neckline and two large button fastening, approximate size 10. (3)
Glaze finish figure of a provincial lady in a bright yellow, red and blue dress with a blue overcoat, black bonnet, yellow scarf. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Leslie HarradineIssued: 1931-1938Dimensions: 7"L x 6.5"W x 10.75"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Five Vintage Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Third Wave Action Figures, Bespin Security Guard 2nd release, with two blue Bespin Blasters @L.F.L. 1981 made in Hong Kong, 4-Lom with tan cloth overcoat, armor and 4-Lom rifle, @ L.F.L. 1983 made in Hong Kong, See-Threepio (C-3PO with removable limbs) with vinyl backpack @ L.F.L. 1982 no coo, Imperial TIE Fighter Pilot, with grey Pilot blaster @ L.F.L. 1982 made in Hong Kong and Zuckuss with Zuckuss rifle @ L.F.L. 1982 made in Hong Kong .All in good to excellent original condition, some paint rubs, weapons are all original (5 items)
US Chino Army & USMC shirts: Army Officers Wool Shirt, label washed out: US Army Officers Trouser Belt dated 1945 approx. 36 waist: Tan Wool scarf: US Army Wool Blanket: And a post war Tropical Chino Jacket with Artillery Major's rank insignia: RAF style blue shirt with separate collar and stud: British Wool Overcoat with leather Football buttons. All approx. 36 inch chest.
Includes 2 lovely ladies dressed in period gowns with bonnet hats - Diane in green overcoat holding a muff and Melanie dressed in ruffled peach with bonnet hat. Florence Ceramics backstamp. Impressed names on each. Largest piece: 5.5"L x 5"W x 8.5"H. Issued: 20th centuryManufacturer: Florence CeramicsCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Britains US Navy, Marines and Air Force five Whitejackets from set 1253, two Flag Bearers and one escort from set 2101, set 228 (1955, two sergeants and four men from set 228 (1930), set 230, Bluejackets (one sailor converted with empty hand), two Marines in service dress from set 399 (one repainted), set 2044 US Army Air Corps with additional (embellished) man, six Officers from set 330 (repainted) one Pilot in Sidcot suit from set 332 (leaning back), one Officer in overcoat from set 331 and second grade two Marines in blue (one rifle damaged), six Marines in khaki and six bluejackets (one rifle damaged) (Condition Very Good-Good) (63)
A RAIL OF LADIES WINTER CLOTHING AND A VINTAGE TRAVELLING TRUNK, comprising a Laura Ashley cape, Windsmoor overcoat, tweed jackets, dresses, an Aaran crafts sweater, together with a monogrammed brown travelling trunk with brown leather straps and corners, and a quantity of scarves, hats and gloves, Uk size 18/20/22 (1 rail + trunk)
A GENTLEMEN'S AQUASCUTUM OVERCOAT, showerproof pure new wool overcoat with removable woollen lining, approximate size L/XL, together with a ladies' charcoal grey 'Perry Ellis' of Sak's Fifth Avenue overcoat, U.K size 12, a vintage 'Elizabeth Pooley' floral dress with a lace collar, and a large black woollen men's overcoat (4) (Condition Report: no damage, Aquascutum coat is in good condition)
MUNEKAZU: AN AMUSING IVORY OKIMONO OF A STARTLED SNAKE CHARMERBy Munekazu (Munenori), signed MunekazuJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The alarmed snake charmer startled by a frog, his hands up in the air in disbelief, perhaps under the impression that his snake has escaped the wicker basket and is crawling up his leg. The man carved in an animated pose with a surprised look on his face, mouth agape, and dressed in a checkered robe with an overcoat incised with foliate motifs. The basket with carefully incised details, topped with a thatched lid lined with foliage and leaves and strap handles to the back. The snake slithering out from a gap in the lining in pursuit of the frog that has startled his master. Signed to the basket within an oval reserve MUNEKAZU.HEIGHT 9 cmCondition: Good condition with minor wear. One foot re-glued and a tiny chip to one finger. Provenance: From a private collection in Belgium, published in the commissioned private catalogue 'The Nibajama collection' no. 84.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 2023/BE00432/CE). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
PUCCINI GIACOMO: (1858-1924) Italian composer. Vintage signed postcard photograph of Puccini standing in a full-length pose wearing a hat and overcoat and holding a pair of gloves in his hands. Signed (‘Giacomo Puccini’) in fountain pen ink with his name alone, his surname with very slightly poorer contrast against the background. Some very light, minor age wear, about VG
Carved wooden Door of Hope Mission Policeman and young Buddhist Priest, Chinese circa 1910, both with well carved heads and ears, on cloth bodies with carved lower arms and hands, Policeman wearing black felt coat, dark blue trousers, boot and white hat, 13” (33cm) tall, Buddhist priest wearing tan overcoat, blue jacket, trousers and felt shoes, 11 ¾” (30cm) tall, (condition: good, Policeman lacks one boot, Buddhist priest lacks hat), together with old lady and gentleman Chinese dolls with painted composition heads, on cloth bodies with moulded composition lower arms and legs with moulded shoes, wearing original clothing, (4 items).
A selection of mid 20th Century lady's wear to include a fitted red short sleeved round necked cocktail dress, a green button fronted knee length dress, a brown lace overlay shift dress, a brown glittery lace and faux pearl button dress by Marcel Fenez and a lady's pink overcoat with double button and clasp closure by Maude Jackson of Norwich (5)
Early Burberrys men's gabardine mac with concealed buttons, button tab to cuffs and two-tone lining, Aquascutum men's grey herringbone wool overcoat and a grey pinstripe three piece suit, trousers with button fly and turn-ups.Suit underarm to underarm across the back 66 cms, sleeve underarm to cuff 45 cms, inside leg 76 cms all approximate.Herringbone coat underarm to underarm across the back 70 cms.Burberry Mac underarm to underarm across the back 67 cms.
A CASED PAIR OF 22-BORE PERCUSSION OVERCOAT PISTOLS SIGNED E. PATRICK, no visible serial numbers, probably converted from flintlock, with 4in. browned octagonal barrels, the top-flats signed 'LIVERPOOL', bead fore-sights and moulded standing notch rear-sights to the engraved top-tangs, borderline and acanthus scroll engraved colour hardened locks signed 'PATRICK', dolphin headed hammers with bolted safes behind, walnut full-stocks with chequered bag-shaped grips, white metal furniture including lion mask pommel-caps, engraved trigger guard bows with pineapple finials and ramrod throats, captive iron swivel ramrods, much finish and colour remaining and in a fitted walnut case lined in red velvet (faded), original arched trade-label inside lid and including a three-way flask, squared oil bottle, loading rod, and scissors mould, all possibly original to the pistols, the case lid with flush fitting rectangular brass handle engraved with the initials 'T.G' and an armorial of a rampant winged griffon with a sword aloft above a wreath.
A GOOD PAIR OF .577 (25-BORE) DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION OVERCOAT PISTOLS SIGNED WESTLEY-RICHARDS, serial no. 436, circa 1838, with 4in. browned twist-iron side-by-side smoothbore barrels, the top-ribs signed 'WESTLEY RICHARDS, 170 NEW BOND ST. LONDON', engraved bands to breech, shell engraving to rib-end, bead fore-sights, borderline and scroll engraved top-tangs, borderline and scroll engraved bar-action locks of small size, en-suite dolphin-headed hammers with sliding safes to rear, walnut three-quarter stocks with chequered bag-shaped butts, clipped corner white metal rectangular escutcheons to wrists, horn fore-end tips and captive iron swivel ramrods with engraved stirrups, the pair retaining strong traces of original finish.
THIRTY ITEMS OF GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING, comprising a Dak's 'Prince of Wales' check suit, UK size 42S, a Hoggs of Fife Field Pro tweed coat, UK size M, a grey wool Aquascutum duffle coat, UK size 38 , a navy blue Austin reed overcoat, an Luhta waterproof jacket, a lightweight beige Austin Reed suit, a Pura Lana navy blue lounge jacket, a grey Barutti suit, a Desch pale blue suit, a Varteks black pin striped dinner suit, a Varteks navy blue pin striped suit, a black wool and cashmere 'Douglas' over coat, a Varteks light weight beige suit, UK size 42R, an Oscar Jacobson navy blue double breasted blazer, three lightweight black and white striped blazer, a forest green quilted 'Sherwood' Gilet, a blue BMW raincoat, three M&S jackets, and four pairs of trousers, UK size 34/36 waist (s.d) (30 items on rail)
ONE RAIL OF GENTLEMEN'S VINTAGE CLOTHING, to include a navy blue Jaeger woolen shirt, a brown suede cardigan, three leather belts, an M&S beige Collezione jacket, brown trousers, waist Uk 40 '' , a checked 'Scott' woolen jacket, most jackets UK size 46 '' , a grey striped suit, a navy blue 'Berwin & Berwin' blazer, an M&S navy blue blazer, two pairs of grey trousers, a Ritex silver grey Mohair suit, a double breasted Berwin & Berwin navy pin striped suit, a vintage Burton black evening suit with a shawl collar, two brown suede 1970's style jackets, a brown sheep skin and a belted tan leather overcoat (s.d) (16 items on rail)
An Irish 18-Bore Flintlock Overcoat Pistol With Folding BayonetBy Bray, Dublin, Circa 1820With rebrowned twist sighted barrel engraved 'DUBLIN' and stamped with Irish registration number 'L-H 1234' for Co. Lough within the sighting groove along the top flat, and fitted with a folding bayonet on the left side at the muzzle, grooved engraved tang, border engraved flat lock (cock and safety-catch replaced) signed in capitals and decorated with a starburst behind the the pan, roller, figured full stock with broadly chequered rounded butt, bayonet-catch mounted to the left of the barrel tang, foliate engraved steel butt-cap and trigger-guard, the latter with pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and stirrup ramrod (some wear and rust patination) 9.5 cm. barrelFootnotes:ProvenanceBonhams Oxford, Antique Arms & Militaria, 4 May 2011, lot 144 (part)For Joseph Bray of Dublin see David J.W. Stroud, A Dictionary Of The Early Irish Gunmakers, 2023, pp. 126-127For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 15-Bore Flintlock Travelling Or Overcoat Pistols By P. Bond, No. 45 Corn Hill, London, Circa 1815With slightly swamped octagonal sighted barrels (some old wear and light pitting) each signed in full in capitals along the top flat and stamped 'ISH' and 'STUBS' on the flat beneath, border engraved tangs each decorated with a Britannia shield and foliage, signed border engraved flat bevelled locks each decorated with a starburst behind the pan and with foliage at the stepped tail, cocks (one top jaw and screw replaced) decorated with foliage en suite, safety-catches (one replaced) and rollers, figured full stocks (one fore-stock and slotted ramrod-pipe expertly replaced) each with chequered rounded butt, border engraved steel butt-caps each with a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, trigger-guards each with large pineapple finial and decorated with a Britannia shield and foliage on the border engraved bow, and horn-tipped ramrods, one original and with steel worm: in reproduction lined and fitted mahogany case with steel bullet mould and powder-measure, London proof marks and Philip Bond's barrelsmith's mark 10 cm. barrels Footnotes:See footnote to lot 177For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of 32-Bore Flintlock Travelling Or Overcoat PistolsSigned Stevens, London, Circa 1820With twist sighted barrels each engraved 'LONDON' on the sighting flat, decorated with a large martial trophy beyond, and stamped with Irish registration number for Co. Limerick to the left of the silver fore-sight, breeches each with gold line and platinum-lined touch-hole, foliate engraved tangs each with back-sight, border engraved flat bevelled locks each signed in capitals, decorated with a starburst beneath the semi-rainproof pan, with foliage on the stepped tail, and with safety-catch and roller, figured full stocks each with chequered rounded butt (old split in each ramrod-channel), trigger-guards each with pineapple finial and decorated with foliage on the border engraved bow, vacant silver escutcheons, and horn-tipped wooden ramrods: in contemporary mahogany case fitted and lined in faded blue velvet with powder-flask with wedge-shaped bevelled body, and steel bullet mould, the exterior of the lid with shaped vacant brass escutcheon plate, Birmingham proof marks 6.5 cm. barrels Footnotes:Probably retailed by James Stevens, successor to Wattell Clark, recorded at 43 High Holborn, London between 1815 and 1822For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 12-Bore Flintlock Overcoat Pistol Circa 1820With rebrowned twist octagonal barrel engraved with foliage and 'LONDON' along the top flat, foliate engraved tang, border engraved flat lock decorated with foliage, cock en suite, roller, figured full stock with chequered rounded butt, reblued trigger-guard with pineapple finial and decorated with foliage on the border engraved bow, vacant white-metal escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and original brass-mounted ramrod, Birmingham proof marks 13 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A light grey wool worsted jacket, early 1950s, green paisley handkerchief in top pocket, good lining, 44 inch chest (neckline at back has some discoloration where collar is folded). Also a late 1940s mourning jacket (no tails) with wide lapels, 42 inch chest, and a green checked tweed overcoat, fully lined, early to mid 1950s. (3)
A man's checked overcoat in a worsted wool mix in a tan check on a grey background - double breasted with wide lapels. Double-breasted jacket by John Collier, 42" chest, 1970s. A gabardine raincoat in beige with camel buttons, wide lapels and a faux fur collar, 42"/44" chest, late 1970s. An ebonised men's ebonised cane/stick with silver London hallmarked top together with a man's 1940/50 black umbrella with a wooden barley twist handle. (4)
A linen jacket, could be 1939-49?, partly-lined, mellow beige, buttons, lapels, patch pockets on lower jacket and one left-hand breast pocket, 42 inch chest (inside collar and neck slightly discoloured. An Airforce grey good wool men's overcoat with wide lapels, double-breasted and a sea blue lining, 1940s. An early Burberry coat (raincoat) - label dates to early 1970s - beige/brown and red wool check lining, the style is Camden Heritage with concealed button fastening, small collar, cuffs in the trench coat style with button fastening. (3)
A 50-Bore Percussion Box-Lock Turn-Over Overcoat PistolBy Reilly, 502 Oxford Street, London, Mid-19th CenturyWith hand-rotated turn-off barrels each engraved with foliage around the muzzle and numbered '2' and '3' respectively to correspond with the border engraved breeches, the latter engraved with a foliate scroll on both side-flats, foliate scroll engraved white-metal action signed in capitals on a scroll over each side, dolphin hammer, foliate scroll engraved trigger-guard, finely chequered figured rounded butt with border engraved white-metal cap decorated with a flower-head centred on the retaining screw, and vacant white-metal escutcheon (some old patination overall), London proof marks 6 cm. barrels Footnotes:Edward Michael Reilly is recorded at 502 Oxford Street, London between 1848 and 1860. In 1850 he published A Treatise On Air Guns, and was granted British Patent No. 1259 in 1869 for an 'Explosive bullet'. The business survived as a wholesale gunmakers until 1917For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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