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Click here to subscribeRyder Cup: A late Victorian, shaped circular silver salver, bordered with applied shells, on three scrolled feet, George Gibson, from The Ryder Cup Team 1955 in appreciation, autographed, hallmarked Charles Stuart Harris, London 1898, approx 402gms/12.94ozt, together with a framed photograph.
Toil and Tenderness: A Very Unusual Mid-18th Century Fan, with mother-of-pearl laid over ivory for part of the monture. The guards are noted to have mother of pearl panels overlaid in ivory, the lower section being carved plain ivory, as is the lower section of the gorge. The upper gorge consists of carved and pierced white mother-of-pearl, with intricate designs of scrolls and figures, flowers and a bird. Subtle painting highlights an already very elaborate monture. The double paper leaf tells two stories, linked by water. To the left, dock workers toil with heavy wooden crates and barrels whilst a couple observe, ships in full sail having set out to sea. To the right, a scene of leisure, one couple seated near the water side, a man waiting on the water in a rowing boat, and a tender scene of a tall well-dressed gentleman, in a blue jacket and red breeches, a wig with long ringlets tied at the nape, his slim hound beside him, presenting a single rose stem to a lady in pink, a blue flower already pinned to her lace-up formal bodice, a young boy at her side. The verso continues with the workers toiling at the harbour, stone ruins to the side, one worker using rope to pull a palate loaded with large chunks of grey stone. A smaller scene to the left shows a solitary man looking out to sea. On both sides of the leaf the scenes are separated by vibrant and varied flowers and fruits in blue, pinks, mauve and yellow. On the mother-of-pearl gorge section the verso is painted with flowers and shells in pastel colours. Guard length 29cm. Together with a pale blue silk box, fitted, with cream silk liningThe leaf folds are rubbed. Some mother of pearl overlay is detached, two panels are available.
A Circa 1830's Chinese Carved Ivory Brisé Fan, Qing Dynasty, a small central oval containing boats and buildings. Twenty one inner sticks carved with trees, figures and buildings. Central carving of shells, fruit, and in the tips, figures, birds and foliage. The guards are carved with dragons and figuresBoth guards have period repairs with metal plates. The fan is warped. Generally yellowing, some missing slivers of ivory.
A Circa 1830's to 1840's Chinese Carved Ivory Brisé Fan, Qing Dynasty, the twenty one inner sticks featuring a large central oval containing figures and buildings, above which is placed a small plain oval for a monogram, surrounded by boats, buildings, figures, a narrow border underneath the ribbon of fruit, shells, beetles, butterflies, dragons, and birds in flight in the tips, the guards featuring dragons, birds in flight, figures and trees. No carving to the verso. Guard length 19cmSlivers missing, ribbon defective.
An Early and Quite Slender 18th Century Ivory Fan, the guards with simple painted decoration, the gorge sticks much more elaborate and vibrant, the paint quite dark in colour, highlighted in gold. The designs feature shells and bold flowers, some of which seem iridescent, perhaps with crushed mother-of-pearl in the paint?, and unusual shapes, many involving two sticks, are bordered with thin lines of gold. The lower section of the guards and the gorge is elaborately carved and shaped so as to give interest to the sticks when the fan is closed and laid on its side. The vellum leaf, mounted à l'anglaise, is painted with stone arches, approaching which are a young country couple, the girl carrying a bale of straw on her head, possibly a references to Ceres, the boy perhaps a shepherd, and to the right, in their path is perhaps the altar of love. The reserves feature quite an exotic flower border, and centrally at the top are more shells. The verso shows a simple scene of trees and wood fences by water, hills in the distance. The gorge is highlighted simply around pierced sections. Guard length 26.5cmThe leaf may have been shortened to the sides. The folds are rubbed. The verso is quite marked in proximity to the ribs.
Daphne Fleeing Apollo: A Fine Circa 1700 or Earlier Ivory Fan, with elaborate and intricate ivory sticks, featuring a border of shells, a bulbous head, and a fish or dolphin carved on the guard just above. The sticks are inlaid with mother-of-pearl ovals, and are intricately shaped so as to create a detail when the fan is closed and laid on its side. The leaf depicts the nymph Daphne, her hair and fingers changing into foliage as she changes her form and becomes a laurel tree to escape Apollo, who is in love with her but whom she spurns. Verso plain, except for a fine design of flowers and fruit on each support stick. Guard length 28cmMonture? Leaf folds rubbed.
A Most Unusual Ivory Fan, circa 1740, the upper guards carved and painted, the gorge sticks undecorated but intricately shaped at the bottom, painted and straight at the top, the painting, in rather subdued shades, showing houses beside a river. The shaped sticks form hearts in pairs, and are carved so as to create an interesting pattern when the fan is closed and on its side. The double paper leaf, painted in pastel colours, shows a variety of Chinese activities, with two different boats on rivers, one carrying a passenger shading himself with a parasol, a farmer in the foreground driving his oxen, an unusually shaped property surrounded by plane trees, other buildings, and a large fish. The verso shows a coastal view with boats, rocks with fish, people and buildings. Decorated mother of pearl thumb guards, Guard length 25.5cmBoth guards have tiny shells applied to the upper sections. Some leaf folds repaired more to do. Some blackening to the leaf to the front right.
A Very Fine and Slender Ivory Fan, dated 1747, the guards carved, pierced and painted with baskets and shells. The gorge is painted in red and green and shows tiny houses and figures, small objects, all with a red lattice background, below which are more tiny designs, to include ladybirds, in between piercing. The double paper leaf is painted with oriental ladies taking tea, one being shaded by her attendant with a large parasol, to the left of which a tree, with overhanging branch filled with fruit, possibly plums, has three small birds perched aloft. Two larger birds with black heads and red and blue striped wings forage on the ground. The verso is plain. The leaf is noted ''Published by M Gamble 1747''. Guard length 26.5cmThe monture is quite fresh, the leaf a little dusty, as are the folds.
A chinoiserie lacquered collectors' cabinet, early 19th century with lift top enclosing a mirrored and lined interior above two cupboard doors with chinoiserie scenes of people in traditional dress within floral meander borders and enclosing six shallow drawers decorated with flowers, the drawers containing two small Wedgwood blue jasper cameo plaques 2cm, various polished stones, a large selection of red wax seals, minerals, shells and ammonites, raised on a shaped apron and bracket feet, 51cm wide, 25cm deep, 52cm high
FOUR CHINESE YIXING SNUFF BOTTLES AND TWO CUPS 20TH CENTURY Two bottles shaped as snail shells and two with slip decoration and seals to the bases, one cup peach-shaped with a white enamelled interior and one formed as a magnolia blossom, 10cm. (6) Provenance: from the collection of Christopher Blair-Myers Esq.
20th century AD. An East African ceremonial dagger comprising a curved steel blade with stamped Arabic lettering, H-shaped bone hilt, iron cap; fabric-covered wooden sheath with bans of blue and white seed-beads, reticulation to the lower edge with pendant cowrie shells. 224 grams, 28cm (11"). Property of a Surrey lady; acquired by her father Christopher Terry in the late 1970s-early 1980s. [No Reserve] Fair condition.
19th-20th century AD. A long open headdress or ambuusap of closely woven fibre cords with small cowrie shells sewn to the outer surfaces in lines, terminating at the base in a crocodile head; typical of work from the Siakulen Blackwater Lakes region in Sepik Province; with custom-made display stand. Cf. Biebuyck D and Van den Abbeele, N, The Power of Headdresses, Brussels, 1984, p.228, pl.182 for similar and discussion. 2 kg total, 82cm including stand (32 1/2"). Property of an American gentleman; acquired 1970s-1990s. These elaborate headdresses were worn by women on ceremonial occasions, such as marriage. Fine condition.
COLLECTION OF CARVED NAUTILUS SHELLS - INDIAN INTEREST an interesting group of nautilus shells, probably late 19thc. Each shell has been pierced and carved with a variety of names and places (Madras, Port Blair (2), T S Madhavaram & Bros, To Molli, Enterprise Lost 1891, and Remember Me). Also with a carved religious plaque, also made from a shell. (8)
Two pieces of original WWI First Word War trench art pieces comprising of; 1906 brass artillery shell with large decorative flower. ' 1914-1915 Honneur Aux Allies ' etched to front. Measures 29cm tall. Also to include copper & brass trivet made from Zambia of London ruler & thin artillery shells as legs. Measures 18cm x 18cm.
A small group of Oriental items including a Chinese soapstone double gourd brush washer, length 13cm, a carved ivory cricket cage (base missing), a jade coloured necklace, a Japanese netsuke modelled as a seated man, and a resin figure of a rat with shells. CONDITION REPORT: Please note that jade coloured necklace is not jade. A few surface scratches and knocks to washer.
A FINE QUALITY SIGNED JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO OF A KNEELING STREET VENDOR, raised the lid from a lattice woven basket that contains a variety of objects including shells, scrolls and Daikoku’s hammer, the base with an engraved signature on a red lacquer reserve, 3.8in wide at widest point & 4.2in high.
Boxes and Objects - an early 20th century oak jewellery box; a miniature cabinet bronze of Napoleon; various tins; shells; oversized softwood carved fork and spoon; a 19th century silhouette; after Baxter miniature, gilt frame; a south American painted glass framed looking glass; a Victorian papier mache memoir holder; various 19th century lithographs; qty
Four khorjins, comprising Bakhtiari double khorjin of mixed technique, Chahar Mahal Valley, west Persia, circa 1930s-50s, 8ft. 5in. X 3ft. 1in. 2.56m. X 0.94m. Small areas of wear; small surface mark; Baluchi flatweave double khorjin, Khorasan, north east Persia, circa 1930s, 3ft. 8in. X 1ft. 9in. 1.12m. X 0.54m. Trimmed with cowrie shells and beads; plaited wool loops to top edges; plainweave back. Holes to back; 'bites' to corners. Small Baluchi khorjin with ivory hooked medallion on a pale blue field, Khorasan, north east Persia, circa 1920s-30s, 1ft. 8in. X 1ft. 4in,. 0.51m. X 0.41m. Plaited wool loops and weft float brocade top. And an Uzbek flat weave khorjin, Uzbekistan, circa 1920s-30s, 2ft. X 1ft. 10in. 0.61m. X 0.56m. Striped plainweave back and with fringing to all sides; plaited wool long ties to top corners. (4)
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DUPONT, PARIS, GILT METAL CASED CIGARETTE LIGHTER, gas powered with engine turned body, No. AJJ041 and other smoking related items to INCLUDE UNUSUAL MOULDED CLAY/COMPOSITION GROTESQUE HEAD SMALL PIPE, inset with sea shells and a crystal, 3 1/4" (8.2cm) long, PLAIN BLOCK MEERSCHAUM PIPE, silver and AMBER CIGARETTE HOLDER, and ANOTHER IN SILVER CASE, A PFEILRING, GERMANY LARGE CIGAR CUTTER, with horn grips, a carved ivory VESTA BOX AND TWO OTHER PIECES
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