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A FINE MIXED METAL BOX AND COVER DEPICTING HANDAKA SONJAJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Of rectangular form with rounded corners, supported on an aproned foot, the rims and interior of silver, the exterior with a sentoku ground decorated to the sides in gold hirazogan with small circular and fan-shaped reserves engraved with various bird-and-flower motifs including an owl, sparrows and bamboo, chrysanthemums, and asters, the cover with a central shakudo-ground panel decorated in gold and silver takazogan with Handaka Sonja standing and holding aloft his alms bowl, his pet dragon writhing around him, the rakan's robe and dragon's scales finely carved, their faces well detailed, the clouds emanating from the bowl and surrounding the figures in silver hirazogan with subtly engraved swirls, all enclosed by a neatly incised rope-twist border encircled by flowerheads borne on scrolling vines. SIZE 4.5 x 9.5 x 7.8 cmWEIGHT 364 gCondition: Very good condition with minor wear, light scratches mostly to the base and interior, minor rubbing and wear to some inlays.Provenance: From an old German private collection, acquired before 2007. The rakan Handaka Sonja (Arhat Panthaka) is one of the sixteen disciples of Buddha often depicted together. In Japanese art he is usually shown accompanied by his pet dragon, which he keeps in a bowl (as here) or in a gourd.
RYUMIN: AN IMPRESSIVE TOKYO SCHOOL IVORY OKIMONO OF SHO-KANNON WITH DRAGONBy Kawai Ryumin, signed Ryumin with seal SanJapan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912)Standing on the back of a writhing dragon, the tall Kannon finely carved and ornately adorned with a large necklace suspending lengthy strands of jewels and medallions down to its knees. Clothed in a thin robe flowing in the wind, rippling elegantly along the back, Kannon holding a basket filled with large peony blossoms and wearing a large tiara with a small figure of Amida (Amitabha). The fierce dragon opening its mouth in a roar as it walks, the crashing waves surround it, its whiskers, scales, and horns are finely carved. The base signed RYUMIN within an ornately design frame of two confronting dragons and with a red seal San. HEIGHT 32.2 cmCondition: Good condition with minor wear, expected age cracks, restorations to one whisker and one horn and two small restorations to the edge of Kannon's robe near the shoulder.Provenance: From a private collection in Germany.Kawai Ryumin was a member of the Ivory Group of the Tokyo Chokokai (Tokyo Carvers' Association) between Meiji 37 and Taisho 4 (1904-1915), his original name was Kawai Masagoro (Shogoro). He was a pupil of Kaneda Kenjiro (1844-1914) who together with Ishikawa Komei (1852-1913) co-founded the Kankokai Craft Company in 1877, and later became the adoptive father of the eldest daughter of the renowned lacquerer Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891). Although he is best known for his ivory carvings, he also commissioned figures in bronze.Auction comparison:Compare a related Tokyo school ivory okimono of Sho-Kannon with a dragon, signed Ono Hakujitsu koku, at Bonhams, Chinese & Other Asian Works of Art, 3 March 2010, London, lot 42 (sold for GBP 18,000).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number DK-K-230425-198). 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.
TANAKA REIGYOKU: A FINE IVORY TUSK BOX AND COVER DEPICTING A SNAKE EATING A SPARROWBy Tanaka Reigyoku, signed with two seals Tanaka and ReigyokuJapan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912)Finely carved and stained with a large snake twisting through the blossoming and leafing branches of a dogwood tree, snatching a bird in midflight as a second sparrow lands on the back of the snake in a frantic attempt to rescue its partner. The scales of the snake and feathers of the bird are naturalistically carved and surrounded by the curling branches carved in openwork. The cover naturalistically carved as a leaf surmounted by a finial in the shape of a young sparrow. Sealed to the base of the cover and box TANAKA and REIGYOKU.HEIGHT 11.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear, a few small nicks to edges, some typical natural flaws and age cracks.Provenance: From a private collection in Belgium, published in the commissioned private catalogue 'The Nibajama collection' no. 10.Tanaka Reigyoku (born in 1837), original name Tanaka Shigejiro, is listed in the Tokyo Meikokan (Famous Craftsmen in Tokyo). Tanaka Reigyoku exhibited at the 1876 Philadelphia Expo and 1878 Paris Expo. He also exhibited at the First (1877) and Second (1881) Naikoku Kangyo Hakurankai (Domestic Inland) exhibitions in Tokyo, Japan.Auction comparison:Compare a related ivory box and cover depicting a quail family, unsigned, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 6 November 2012, London, lot 357 (sold for GBP 4,375).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 2022/BE04296/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.
HIDEKAZU: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A DRAGON COILING AROUND A TAMABy Hidekazu, signed HidekazuJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved and marvelously stained, the writhing dragon lifting its curled snout skywards. The dragon covered in elaborately detailed scales, its clawed feet and twisting tail encapsulating the movable tama at its center. Natural himotoshi. Signed to the base of the dragon's leg HIDEKAZU.LENGTH 4.8 cmCondition: Excellent condition with only minor wear.
A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A FISH WITH AOGAI-INLAID EYESUnsignedJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved, the underbelly of the boney fish opened, exposing the inside of the gutted fish. The scales are finely detailed, its mouth agape exposing a row of teeth, and its wide eyes formed by inlaid mother-of-pearl irises and buffalo horn pupils. A single himotoshi to the side, exiting through the open mouth or belly.LENGTH 6.6 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear throughout.This somewhat stylized carving with its inlaid mother-of-pearl eyes closely resembles carvings by the artist Hidari Issan (see both comparisons below). While the pose of the fish appears lively, the gutted underside elucidates the gaunt, boney form of a fish that has met its demise.Literature comparison:Compare a closely related wood netsuke of a fish, formerly in the collection of M.T. Hindson, illustrated in Bandini, Rosemary (2019), The Larry Caplan Collection of Japanese Netsuke, no. 41.Auction comparisonCompare a related wood netsuke of a pile of desiccated fish, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 4 November 2022, Vienna, lot 28 (sold for EUR 6,500).
AN IRON TSUBA WITH A DRAGON CHASING A TAMAUnsignedJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The iron tsuba of jujimokkogata form, with a kozuka and kogai hitsu-ana, finely worked in sentoku and shibuichi takazogan, depicting a dragon chasing a tama pearl. The dragon finely executed, the body appearing in motion, the scales well-defined.HEIGHT 8 cm, LENGTH 7.4 cmWEIGHT 124.3 gCondition: Very good condition with minor wear.
AN IRON SUJIBACHI KABUTO WITH HOJO CLAN MONJapan, Edo period (1615-1868)The components laced in white and fitted with gilt-copper hardware. The 58-plate hachi with shinodare to the front and back extending from the four-tiered chrysanthemum-form tehen kanamono with pierced inome design to the lowest tier, the mabizashi and fukigaeshi each with printed leather, the fukigaeshi further applied with mitsu uroko ('three scales') mon, associated with the Hojo clan, and laced with an additional lame, all above the three-lame shikoro with black horsehair trim.HEIGHT 27.5 cm, WIDTH 48 cmWEIGHT 2,262 gCondition: Good condition with wear, traces of use, the leather with small losses and few minor tears, the lacquer with expected age cracks and minor flaking.Provenance: Vanderven Oriental Arts, 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. A Dutch private collection, acquired from the above.Auction comparison: Compare a closely related sujibachi kabuto, at Bonhams, Antique Arms and Armour, 30 April 2014, London, lot 4 (sold for GBP 7,500).
Model Train O Scale Passenger Car Assortment (3) kit built, hand painted items including #33 dated 1995, painted by D. Studley with applied Lawrence Scales tag inscribed 'T. Jones 4/2/91', #33 dated 2001, painted by D. Studley and P. K. Dawson and #40 dated 2001, painted by D. Studley and P. K. Dawson Property from: The Estate of Thomas ('Tom') Jones, Wilton, Connecticut Length: 18 inches (#40) Condition: overall light wear consistent with normal use, some may have scuffs, nicks, chips, missing paint, loose wires Disclaimers: we cannot guarantee the operation, accuracy or lifespan; all items not individually inspected, not checked for replacement parts, we cannot guarantee all train cars match boxes Category: Collectibles > Model Trains (British) - O Scale Estimated Sale Time: 1:59 pm (America/Chicago) Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote Download High Resolution Photographs:Photograph #1Photograph #2Photograph #3Photograph #4Photograph #5
Model Train Part, Track and Accessory Assortment Including various scales of track, train parts, accessories and buildings Property from: an Estate, Downers Grove, Illinois Condition: most having damage, overall light wear consistent with normal use, some may have scuffs, nicks, chips, missing paint, loose wires Disclaimers: not checked for replacement parts; we cannot guarantee the operation, accuracy or lifespan; items have not been removed or examined out of original wrapping, not tested Category: Collectibles > Trains Estimated Sale Time: 5:33 pm (America/Chicago) Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote Download High Resolution Photographs:Photograph #1
An 18ct gold Chaumet 'Jump Hour' quartz wristwatch, An 18ct gold Chaumet 'Jump Hour' quartz wristwatch, ref. 11A-217, the polished 18ct gold case with separate minute and hour scales, quartz movement within a case bearing French assay marks, with maker's blue crocodile strap with 18ct gold signed buckle, case diameter 29mm. With box, tag and papers. Overall condition good to fairWatch working at time of cataloguing, new battery has been fitted. Wilson 55 does not guarantee the working accuracy of any timepiece offeredLight scratches and signs of occasional wear Would benefit from a service, crown is fairly stiff - meaning it is slightly more effort than expected to pull out and set - in working order and could be remedied with a service
Around 75 diecast models of varying scales, to include Burago, Corgi, Leo Models, Gate, Maisto & High Speed examples, featuring Maisto 1/18 Ford GT90, Burago 1/24 Ferrari F50, Burago 1/26 Renault Megane Schlesser, Gate 1/18 Chrysler PT Cruiser, Corgi Eddie Stobart, Leo Models motorcycles, Corgi military, etc. (Diecast generally gd-vg) (5)
Children's & Illustrated, 25 assorted titles, including J.M. Barrie: 'Peter Pan and Wendy', London, Hodder & Stoughton, c.1921, 12 tipped in colour plates by Mabel Lucie Attwell as called for, 4to, original pictorial cloth gilt, top edge gilt; Gladys Smythe: 'The Fairy Scales', L, Jack, [1917], 10 colour plates by Catherina Patricchio as called for, orig. cloth, mounted colour illustration to front cover; Peggy Morrison; Anne Anderson (ill.): 'Cosy Chair Stories', L, Collins Clear Type Press, [1924], 1st edition, 6 colour plates + b/w ills by Anne Anderson as called for, bears inscription on half title "To dear Miss Kennedy from A.B.[?] Morrison", large 4to, orig. cloth backed pictorial boards; 'My School Days A Record Illustrated by A.E. Jackson', L, Henry Frowde and H & S, c.1910, colour frontis & title page + 112 decorative/illustrated pages, orig. pictorial vellum gilt worn; plus others Walter Crane, Kate Greenaway, Beatrix Potter, Andrew Lang/Richard Doyle, Lewis Carroll 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' 1898, etc (25)
A collection of approximately 50 signed photographs/signed cuttings/autograph letters of mainly 20th Century actors, musicians, comedians, celebrities etc., including Christopher Lee (1922-2015) autograph photo montage, mounted colour photograph as Saruman in Lord of the Rings (approx 20 x 24cm), signed piece in blue ink mounted below, whole approx 38 x 33cm; Stirling Moss (1929-2020) Typed Letter Signed; Joni Mitchell (b.1943) signed b/w photograph (20 x 25cm); B.B. King (1925-2015) signed & inscribed [16]pp pictorial booklet; Kendall Jenner signed photograph; Peter Lawford (1923-1984) signed & inscribed photograph; Barbara Cartland TLS; signed photographs Mark Gattis, Vic Reeves, Paul Whitehouse, Lee Evans, Jane Horrocks, James Bolam, Ricky Gervais, Ben Elton, Ken Dodd, Ronnie Corbett, Jim Dale, Rodney Bewes, Robin Askwith, Amanda Barrie, John Shuttleworth, Prunella Scales, Jean Simmons etc etc; ; plus a circa early-mid 20th Century autograph album containing assorted signatures, mainly well known actors & actresses etc, including Vivien Leigh, Ruth Chatterton, Natalie Hall, Judy Kelly, Carla Lehmann, Mabel Sealby, Genevieve Tobin, Henry Hall, Mabel Wayne, Clive Brook, Barbara Hoffe, Ernest Thesiger, Henrietta Watson etc etc; plus 3 autograph albums c.1980's/90's containing approx 45 autographs mainly tv actors, celebrities etc
Victorian Domestic Medicine Chest, English, c.1850, unmarked, French polished mahogany case opening to reveal 12 glass bottles, drawer below opening to reveal lift out tray containing brass scales and weights, tins for pills, glass mortar and pestle with a run of 4 smaller bottles at the rear, case width 23cm. Footnote: this cabinet contains many bottles with original contents. Flints Auctions CANNOT ship this item. Please arrange your own courier or contact Oxford pack and send to see if they can offer shipping.
2 Kemp Exhibition Microscope Slides, including, a slide labelled 'DIATOMANEAE EXHIBITION, ROSETTE 100 FORMS STYRACLOR K.D. KEMP' and 'BUTTERFLY SCALES EXHIBITION MANDALA FOR TOP LIGHT 50 PARTS K.D. KEMP'Condition: all diatoms and scales in situ - No other auction house does this type of Microphotography.....
English, c.1850, unmarked, the cabinet constructed of French polished mahogany, with 2 double doors opening to reveal 16 of 17 glass bottles, fitted drawers containing more jars, glass pestle & Mortar, scales & glass measure, cabinet with section at rear for 4 large bottles ( 1 missing), cabinet width 30cmFootnote: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref.H3M2KBXSFlints Auctions CANNOT ship this item out of the UK. Please arrange your own courier or contact Oxford Pack & Send to see if they can offer shipping.Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries now prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with all relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
2 Slide Rules comprising of an ironmongers rule marked 'J. RABONE & SONS BIRMINGHAM No.1213' and marked 'HARY GEARY' with tables for 'COPPER FURNACES', 'FLAT IRON PER FOOT BY 1/4 IN THICK' and 'ROUND IRON PER FOOT' with various other scales, and a rope & wire gauge by 'J. RABONE & SONS BIRMINGHAM No.1206' and a small booklet on Wire & Wire Guages dated 1941
English, c.1850, signed to a plaque at the rear of the case lid 'Godfrey & Cooke, London Established 1680', French polished solid mahogany case with campaign style handle, lid opens to reveal red velvet covered interior with 11 glass bottles around the edge, central lift out tray with scales and weights, second lift out tray with glass pestle & martar, jars and bottles with empty section below, case 26.5cm wideFootnote: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref.XRH5B3LLFlints Auctions CANNOT ship this item out of the UK. Please arrange your own courier or contact Oxford Pack & Send to see if they can offer shipping.
An Inlaid Brass & Mahogany Domestic Medicine Chest, English, c.1800, the cabinet constructed of French polished mahogany with decorative brass inlay on brass feet, the 2 front doors opening to reveal 14 of 17 glass bottles and 5 fitted drawers each with turned ivory handles, the drawers containing small bottles, a glass pestle and mortar, scales, measures, and other tools, large drawer at the base containing various measures and other glass jars, section at the rear contains a further 5 large glass bottles, height 38.5cmFootnote: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref.VKQM8HPS Flints Auctions CANNOT ship this item out if the UK.
Collection of Small Apothecary Chests, including 2 small cases both containing 2 bottles each one with labels for 'Dinneford & Co, Family Chemists to Her Late Majesty the Queen Dowager (see footnote below), and a small case containing 8 bottles with a drawer below containing a small glass measure, scales and a silver funnel, case width 20cm, with an old christies label for lot 36 13 march 1997 Footnote: The last time the Queen Dowager title was used was when Queen Adelaide outlived her husband, King William IV. William died in 1837, and as Adelaide and William had no children, he was succeeded by his niece, Queen Victoria.

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