1 Large 18th C. carved and pierced pearl button with green center. A stunning example of 18th century craftsmanship. This large scalloped shaped pearl in fine condition is carved and pierced and set with a green faceted jeweled center. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.
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1 Medium size 19th century hand painted pearl horse button. This button from a larger set is incredibly detailed and hand painted in the Vernis Martin style. Vernis Martin paintings were a style of painting in the 18th and 19th century often created on lacquer boxes and furniture and the like. This sporting button of the Horses head is hand painted in that style and most likely was created in France at the time Vernis Martin paintings were popular. This is a rare find in buttons as there are very few buttons we can attribute to this style and artistry. Attached images show a small selection of Vernis Martin paintings in this style from a French magazine. Bruce tells us that he has several boxes in his collection created in this style and would be happy to share images of them if anyone is ever interested. We have also given you here the Wikipedia partial definition or origin of this technique. Vernis Martin is a type (or a number of types) of japanning or imitation lacquer named after the 18th century French Martin brothers: The second photo was taken at an angle so you could see some of the chatoyant color in the pearl base.The coloration in the pearl when turned around in the light changes every whi.ch way you turn and is just exquisite. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.
3 Medium 19th-20th century assorted technique examples. This lot includes a wonderful carved and pierced dragon, a nice Bethlehem pearl Boar and a nicely execute scrimshaw engraved whale and sailing vessel, perhaps "Jonah and the Whale",Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.
11 Medium/Large 19th-20th century mostly metal examples. This lot includes some fantastic buttons including the carved smokey pearl Egyptian with a star shaped cut steel border along with the large very detailed Asian themed OWL pulling cart brass example. The lot also includes a large Battersea Pewter "Life on the Mississippi", a nice silvered Kate Greenaway figure on a brass base, a nice detailed silvered metal Bike and rider scene and more. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.
1 Large 18th century engraved copper center example. This is a gorgeous example from the collection of the late Shirley Case of Missouri. The copper center is engraved with a nice multiple pattern which is inset into a pearl base and engraved border. Great tooling and wonderful button. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.
31 S/M/L 19th century insect buttons, mostly metal. Nice lot of assorted insects including bees and beehives. Most are metal but there is pearl and other materials on this card. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.
1 Medium early 20th C. low relief carved Dragon border example. This is a nicely carved example in white chatoyant pearl depicting a dragon around the outside of the 4 hole sew thru center. Nice detail and fine work. From the collection of Nikki Deal. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.
20 Medium 19th century pearls specialized to "Colonial". Here is a card of 20 pearl buttons all what at one point was considered buttons from the 18th century. These colonial pearls can be found in a variety of patterns and designs. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.
25 S/M/L 19th-20th century assorted technique examples. Here is a fantastic selection from the collection of the late Jean Young of California. The lot includes a nice carved Cowrie with cut steel border, several other carved pearls, shaded pearls, engraved, overlay, Background, various OME. Notice the great brass "Eve" with a pearl background set in metal and so much more. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.
13 Medium/Large 19th century shell including 18th century. Here is a partial card from the collection of the late Shirley Case of Missouri of pearl buttons including carved, smokey, inlay, was resist, engraved, a wonderful pinshanked 18th century example and more. Nice selection. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.
IMPORTANT AUTOGRAPHS & PHOTOGRAPHS. An archive from the Mayor & Mayoress of Sheffield, 1940-41: 1. The Mayoress of Sheffield's wartime visitors' book, 1940-41, signed by Prime Minister Winston Churchill (1874-1965); King George VI (1895-1952); Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (1900-2002); Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902-1942); Mary, Princess Royal & Countess of Harewood (1897-1965); Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood (1882-1947); Clement Attlee [Deputy Prime Minister]; Ernest Bevin [Minister of Labour & National Service]; Herbert Morrison [Home Secretary]; Sir Robert Menzies [Prime Minister of Australia]; Bernard Fitzalan-Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk; conductor Sir Adrian Boult; George Formby & Beryl Formby, and others, 4to (26.5cm x 22.5cm), bound in full crushed morocco lettered in gilt, "Mrs. Luther F. Milner, Lady Mayoress of Sheffield, 1940-41". 2. The Mayor of Sheffield's neatly compiled scrapbook of newspaper cuttings & original photographs recording visits from dignitaries & royalty (including those who signed the above visitor's book), events during the Sheffield Blitz, activity involving the Mayor & Mayoress, featuring 12 original photographs of Prime Minister Winton Churchill's visit on 8 November 1941 (pictured with Mayor throughout), the sizes ranging from 102mm x 153mm to 161mm x 210mm, a group portrait with Prince George, Duke of Kent (shown seated next to the Mayor), images of George VI & Elizabeth's visit to Sheffield, and others similar, manuscript annotation & dates, 162pp. (both sides of 81 leaves), most photographs mounted, some loose/in cards, folio (39.5cm x 28cm), half crushed morocco lettered in gilt, "Lord Mayoralty of Sheffield of Councillor Luther F. Milner, J.P. 1940-1941". 3. Miscellaneous. Comprising: Luther Frederick Milner's Commander of the British Empire (CBE) medal, housed in Garrard's case; three wartime greetings cards, one inscribed by Mary, Princess Royal & Countess of Harewood, "To the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Mary, 1940-41", counter-signed by Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood; two illuminated manuscripts from the City of Sheffield (one on a vellum scroll) thanking Luther Frederick Milner for his services, the scroll dated 10 November 1941; two framed photographs, one showing the Mayor & Mayoress with Churchill, the other with George VI & Elizabeth; a first edition of H. V. Morton's Middle East, inscribed, "To Luther, With grateful memories of a Memorable Year carried through with Grace and Distinction as Lord Mayor of Sheffield - From a Friend who was proud to be His Chaplain, George, Nov. 10. 1941"; two copies of Sheffield Blitz, by James S. Abrahams; a George Ibberson cased mother-of-pearl pocket-knife, engraved with the Sheffield coat-of-arms and "Luther F. Milner, Lord Mayor 1940-1"; a cased Royal Life Saving Society medal for N. Milner, 1929. ❧ Provenance: Bequeathed to the vendor by Norah Milner (1915-2001), youngest daughter of Luther & Lottie Milner, Mayor & Mayoress of Sheffield, 1940-41
A PAIR OF CHINESE IRON-RED 'DRAGON' DISHES both decorated with a pair of five-clawed dragons in iron red chasing a gilt flaming pearl amidst scrolling clouds and scattered flames, brightly enamelled to the exterior with floral patterns against the plain ground, the base bearing a Guangxu six-character iron red, 18.8 cm diameter each "大清光緒年製"款礬紅粉彩雲龍趕珠紋盤一對/ Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEWWith wear and minor surface marks as per age, handling, use, and cleaning Repair to one plate, please see additional imagesADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot. Condition Report Disclaimer
An 18ct yellow and white gold diamond set earring, set with nine small round brilliant cut diamonds, approx 6g, a 9ct yellow gold cross pendant, height 3cm, width 1.5cm, approx 2g, a yellow metal pendant, height 2.3cm, and a yellow metal simulated pearl set earring, combined yellow metal weight approx 2.6g, overall combined approx 10.5g.
A 9ct gold chain link and pearl set necklace, with ring clasp, length 48cm, and a further 9ct gold chain link and pearl set necklace, (af), combined approx 13.2g (2).Condition Report: The second chain has snapped but still has fasteners. The length is 46cm, the first section is 9.5cm to the clasp, the second section from the clasp is 36cm.
A 9ct gold brooch in the form of a bouquet of flowers, with tiny diamond set leaves and seed pearl flower heads, length 3cm, approx 2.46g, a lady's wristwatch head with 9ct gold case, crown wind movement, approx 7.75g, a pair of opal stud earrings and a Victorian mourning brooch with turquoise beaded cluster centre within a circular mount, with window back, diameter 3.5cm (4).Condition Report: Watch is not in working order.
An early 20th century oak cased twelve setting canteen of silver plated cutlery, including twelve dessert knives, twelve table knives, condiment spoon, two knife rests, teaspoons, coffee spoons, twelve dessert forks, twelve table forks, twelve dessert spoons, six larger spoons and a quantity of further silver plated cutlery including a set of six mother of pearl handled fish knives and forks, mother of pearl handled pickle forks, also further silver plated table forks, dessert forks and spoons, the top of the case inscribed 'Presented to Mr W J Testec by the staff of Callenders & Co Ltd on the occasion of his marriage', and the interior of the case inscribed 'Gladwin Ltd of Sheffield', width 55cm, depth 38cm, height 95cm.Condition Report: There are 12 dessert, 12 table knives, 12 dessert forks, 12 table forks, 12 dessert spoons and 6 table spoons. Furthermore there are part sets of teaspoons and coffee spoons and parts sets of silver plated cutlery as mentioned in the description.
A mixed group of modern, vintage and antique costume jewellery, including silver watch chains with fobs, two silver prize fobs, gold coloured metal jewellery including a bracelet and two chain sections (af), watches, coins, 9ct gold stud earrings with central seed pearl, etc.Condition Report: The gold coloured metal chains and the 9ct gold earrings weigh approx 12.5g combined.
ALLEN & DARWIN; a cased set of fruit knives, with silver blades and mother of pearl handles, and a cased set of fruit forks with silver forks and mother of pearl handles, both dated Sheffield 1912 (2).Condition Report: Two of the knives have damage to the handles, there are only five forks (out of a set of six).
A quantity of assorted costume jewellery and watches, including a Pulsar gold plated stainless steel lady's wristwatch, RJW quartz stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, a floral porcelain brooch, further brooch, silver and rose quartz set ring, size P, a matching necklace, silver plated and mother of pearl handled pickle fork, etc.
Various items of costume jewellery including a small 9ct gold bracelet, length 16cm, approx 1.4g, brooches, rings, watches, Moroccan pearl necklace, a painted Japonesque porcelain oval pendant with blue enamel sides and gold coloured metal back, on gold coloured metal chain, an Albert chain, etc.
LIBERTY & CO LTD; a pair of golfing interest George V hallmarked silver spoons, both inscribed 'West Middlesex Golf Club', length 15.5cm, a Victorian mother of pearl handled hallmarked silver bladed fruit knife, Birmingham 1876, a pair of George V hallmarked silver teaspoons, Sheffield 1933, a further set of three 19th century hallmarked silver teaspoons, a pair of hallmarked silver teaspoons, decorated with hunting scenes, a hallmarked silver butter knife and a yellow guilloché enamel topped compact, diameter 3.5c, (af), combined weighable silver approx 5.7ozt/177g.

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