Dague en acier à manche en corne (kindjal), Caucase XIXe siècle A horn-hilted steel dagger (kindjal), Caucasus, 19th Centurythe tapering double-edged steel blade with offset fuller, decorated in silver overlay with foliate scrollwork, the waisted horn hilt of typical form, the wood scabbard clad in black leather with silver-damascened steel mounts 79 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Plat Ottoman en argent doré à décor en repoussé représentant la Cène, Balkans XVIIIe siècle An Ottoman gilt silver dish depicting the Last Supper, Balkans, 18th Centuryof shallow circular form with wide everted rim and raised central boss, engraved and decorated in repoussé with a depiction of the Last Supper to the central boss, the rim with scenes from the life of Christ 35.5 cm. diam.Footnotes:Ottoman silver often depicted scenes from the Bible and the life of Christ. For an Ottoman silver bowl depicting the baptism of Christ offered at Sotheby's, see The Turkish Sale, 17 October 1997, lot 186.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Grande dague Ottomane en acier et argent (jambiyya), Turquie XVIII-XIXe siècle A large Ottoman silver mounted steel dagger (jambiyya), Turkey, 18th/19th Centurythe tapering double-edged blade curving upward, each face with central ridge, the forte decorated in gold overlay with inscription filled cartouche to one side, the silver hilt decorated in repoussé with architectural details on vegetal interlace, the wood scabbard clad in silver and decorated en suite in repoussé 50.5 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.Inscriptions: including Qur'an, sura 48, verse 1, part of Qur'an, sura 61, verse 13; and a date, sana 1055[?], 'Year 1055[?] (1645-46).'For a similar example sold at Bonhams, see Islamic & Indian Art, 8 October 2013, lot 70.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Deux haches Qajar en acier à double tranchant (sar-e tabar), Perse XIXe siècle Two Qajar double-headed steel axes (sar-e tabar), Persia, 19th Centuryeach with double crescentic steel blades, variously engraved and decorated in gold and silver overlay with floral interlace and rabbits the larger 78.5 cm. long(2)Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.Important Notice to BuyersSome countries e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of Iranian-origin works. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them.Avis important aux acheteursCertains pays, notamment les Etats-Unis, interdisent ou restreignent l'achat par ses ressortissants (peu important leur localisation) et/ou l'importation de certains types d'objets d'origine iranienne. Afin de renseigner ses acheteurs, Bonhams indique par le symbole R tous les lots iraniens ou perses. Il incombe à chaque acheteur de s'assurer qu'il n'enchérit pas ou n'importe pas un lot en violation des sanctions ou des embargos commerciaux qui lui sont applicables.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: RR This lot is subject to import restrictions when shipped to the United States.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Coffret en bois à décor en marqueterie d'écaille et nacre, Turquie XVIII-XIXe siècle. On joint trois zarfs, deux coupelles et un flacon à eau de rose en argent An Ottoman mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell-inlaid wood casket, Turkey, 18th/19th Centuryof rectangular form on four feet, inlaid with tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl with repeat panels of geometric designs, the hinged lid decorated with a central panel of arabesques, with velvet lined interior and rectangular mirror to interior of lid, remains of old collection label to base; and three Ottoman gilt silver zarfs with Russian porcelain inserts by Kuznetsov, a pair of Ottoman silver dishes and an Indian silver rosewater sprinkler the casket 34 x 24 x 20.5 cm.(10)Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.The use of mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell was prevalent within the Ottoman Empire by the second half of the sixteenth century. This technique of inlaying mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell reached a high standard under the Ottoman Turks after the establishment of a court workshop that specialised in mother-of-pearl inlay. Employing such materials serves to reflect the increased Ottoman presence within the Indian Ocean following their defeat of the Mamluks. For a similar casket sold at Bonhams, London, see Islamic and Indian Art, 25 April 2017, Lot 141.Important Notice to BuyersCITES formalities may be required for this lot. It is the buyer's responsibility to inquire about this. Please note that the lot can only be delivered by hand and not sent through us or a carrier.Avis important aux acheteursDes formalités CITES peuvent être requises pour ce lot. Il incombe à l'acheteur de s'en enquérir. Veuillez noter que le lot ne pourra être remis qu'en main propre et ne pas être envoyé par notre intermédiaire ou celui d'un transporteur.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Un plateau de style mamelouk en laiton incrusté d'argent et de cuivre et un plateau en laiton étamé, Egypte ou Syrie XIX-XXe siècle A Mamluk Revival silver and copper-inlaid brass tray and a tinned-brass charger, Egypt or Syria, 19th/20th Centurythe first engraved and decorated in silver and copper inlay with inscription-filled cartouches and arabesques; the second profusely engraved with inscriptions and geometric designs the larger 54.5 cm. diam.(2)Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.Inscriptions: Undeciphered.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Deux dagues en acier (kards), Inde XIXe siècle Two steel daggers (kards), India, 19th Centuryeach with single-edged steel blade, the first with mother-of-pearl grips and silver overlaid decoration, the second with watered steel blade and gold overlaid decoration the larger 34 cm. long(2)Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Deux dagues Birmanes en acier à manches en argent (dhas), Birmanie XVIII-XIXe siècle Two Burmese silver-hilted steel daggers (dhas), Burma, 18th/19th Centurythe first with tapering single-edged steel blade, the silver hilt with bud pommel, engraved and decorated in repoussé with bands of foliate motifs, with cylindrical wood scabbard clad in silver; the second with tapering single-edged blade, the silver hilt with gadrooned bulbous pommel, engraved and decorated with bands of foliate motifs, with cylindrical wood scabbard clad in silver, decorated in filigree with scrollwork the larger 36.5 cm. long(2)Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Deux épées en acier à poignée en argent (dhas), Birmanie XIXe siècle Two silver-hilted steel swords (dhas), Burma, 19th Centuryboth with slightly curved single-edged blade, one with engraved decoration, the first with silver hilt and flat pommel, decorated in repoussé with repeated intertwining cable design and foliate interlace, the wood scabbard clad in silver with three delineated sections; the second with straight cylindrical silver hilt surmounted by a gadrooned pommel, the wood scabbard clad in silver with three delineated sections the largest 94 cm. long(2)Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For an example of a 19th Century Burmese dha, see R. Hales, Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour: A Lifetime's Passion, London, 2013, p. 200, cat. 484.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Epée en acier à poignée en argent (tulwar), Inde XIXe siècle A silver-hilted steel sword (tulwar), India, 19th Centurythe steel blade of curved form becoming double-edged at the yelman, with two fullers, the silver hilt of typical form with flattened circular quillons, engraved and decorated with vegetal motifs and inscriptions in nagari to the inside of pommel 86.5 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For a 19th Century tulwar with yelman sold at Bonhams, London, see Antique Arms and Armour, 23 May 2019, lot 16.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Epée en acier à décor koftgari or et argent, Inde XVIII-XIXe siècle A gold and silver-koftgari steel sword (khanda), India, 18th/19th Centurythe double-edged watered-steel blade flaring towards the tip, decorated in gold inlay with foliate motifs, the forte and spine with silver-overlaid steel mount with inscriptions to both sides, the steel hilt decorated in silver overlay with floral sprays and chevrons 104.5 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Dague Ottomane en acier sertie de corail (kindjal), Turquie XIXe siècle An Ottoman coral-set steel dagger (kindjal), Turkey, 19th Centurythe straight, double-edged steel blade with offset fuller, the gilt-silver hilt inlaid and decorated with coral (corallium rubrum) to one side with floral and foliate motifs, repoussé decoration to the other 59.5 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceMasis Joaillier, Geneva, 9 September 1995.Property from a Royal Collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Bouclier Abyssin en cuir (tafa), Ethiopie XIXe siècle A leather Abyssinian shield (tafa), Ethiopia, 19th Centuryof conical form with silver-overlaid brass mounts engraved and decorated with vegetal interlace, the central boss with foliate motifs 45 cm. diam.Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For a comparable example, see A. C. Tirri, Islamic Weapons, Maghrib to Moghul, USA, 2003, p. 76, fig. 46.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Epée Ottomane en acier à poignée en ivoire marin serti de corail (yataghan), Turquie XIXe siècle An Ottoman walrus ivory-hilted coral-set steel sword (yataghan), Turkey, 19th Centurythe single-edged steel blade of slightly curved form, engraved and decorated with inscription-filled cartouche and makers stamp to one side, the walrus-ivory grips with prominent ears forming the pommel, the front and back strap and forte set with coral (corallium rubrum), the wood scabbard clad in silver decorated in repoussé with foliate designs, the upper part with bands of filigree 76 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.Inscriptions: to the blade, sahib wa malik khalili(?), 'The owner and possessor Khalil(?)' In the maker's mark, amal-i 'uthman(?), 'Work of 'Uthman(?)'For a coral-set walrus-ivory hilted yataghan sold at Christie's, see Islamic & Indian Works of Art & Textiles, 27 April 2012, lot 786.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Coupe Arménienne en argent, pierres fines et pierres de couleur, Turquie XVIIIe siècle An Armenian gem-set silver bowl, Turkey, 18th Centuryof deep rounded quatrefoil form with central domed boss, with applied and repoussé decoration with a central female bust surrounded by four crosses set with sapphire and other gemstones 10.5 cm. diam.Footnotes:An Armenian bowl of similar form is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (Accession Number 30.95.7).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Epée Ottomane en acier à poignée en ivoire marin serti de corail (yataghan), Turquie circa 1800 An Ottoman walrus ivory-hilted and coral-set steel sword (yataghan), Turkey, circa 1800the single-edged steel blade of slightly curved form engraved and decorated with inscriptions to both sides, the walrus ivory grips of typical form, the forte and centre of grips of gilt copper inlaid with coral (corallium rubrum), silver and paste 73 cm. longFootnotes:Provenance Masis Antiquites, Geneve, 9 September 1995.Property from a Royal Collection.Inscriptions: To one side, the name of the maker and the owner (undeciphered) followed by the names of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus: amal-i ahmad sahib wa malik 'adan(?) ... makthalina, mathlina, marnush, dabarnush, shadhanush, kafashtatayush, qitmir, 'Work of Ahmad, the owner and the possessor 'Adan(?) ... Makthalina, Mathlina, Marnush, Dabarnush, Shadhanush, Kafashtatayush, Qitmir.' To the other side, alay-i ghaziyan du dar(?) maydan bıçak elde gerekdür dilde sübhan la fata illa 'ali la sayf illa dhu'l-faqar, 'A regiment of holy warriors is worth two(?) in the battlefield. The knife should be in your hand, on your tongue should be praise of God. There is no hero but 'Ali, no sword but Dhu'l-Faqar.'For a comparable walrus ivory-hilted and coral-set yataghan sold at Christie's, see Islamic and Indian Works of Art and Textiles, 27 April 2012, Lot 786.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Epée en acier à poignée à décor koftgari argent (tulwar), Inde XIXe siècle A silver koftgari-hilted steel sword (tulwar), India, 19th Centurythe curved blade becoming double-edged at the yelman, engraved with inscriptions and brass inlaid decoration to each side, the hilt with silver overlaid floral decoration, the wood scabbard clad in brown leather with steel mounts decorated en suite 97 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.Inscriptions: A prayer and an invocation to God, 'O the Judge of Needs!'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Epée Ottomane en acier à poignée en laiton (shamshir), Turquie XIXe siècle An Ottoman brass-hilted steel sword (shamshir), Turkey, 19th Centurythe single-edged curved steel blade of tapering form with inscription to the spine near the forte, the brass hilt engraved and decorated in repoussé with foliate interlace, the wood scabbard clad in silver, decorated in repoussé with cartouches filled with geometric designs all on a ground of vegetal interlace with dolphin terminus, maker's stamps to scabbard 102 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.Inscriptions: tersane-i amire ma'mulatindandur, 'Manufacture of the Imperial Arsenal.'For further examples of Ottoman shamshirs, see R. Hales, Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour: A Lifetime's Passion, London, 2013, pp. 213-214, cats. 519, 521, 523, 524 & 525.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Epée ottomane en acier à poignée en ivoire marin serti de corail (yataghan), Turquie circa 1800 An Ottoman walrus ivory-hilted coral-set steel sword (yataghan), Turkey, circa 1800the single-edged steel blade of tapering form, with walrus-ivory grips, the forte and backstrap of gilt silver set with coral (corallium rubrum), the wood scabbard clad in red velvet with silver mounts worked in repoussé with scrolling foliate motifs 44 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For a comparable example sold at Bonhams, San Francisco, see Antique Arms and Armour and Modern Sporting Guns, 9 November 2015, Lot 4031.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Flacon à parfum en verre et monture en argent émaillé, Turquie après 1923 An enamelled silver-mounted glass scent bottle, Turkey, post 1923of faceted form with enamelled silver lid and terminus, star and crescent mark, 'A' mark and further indistinct mark to neck, gilded inscription flanked by stars and crescents to body 17.5 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.Inscriptions: undeciphered.Important Notice to BuyersSome countries e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of Iranian-origin works. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them.Avis important aux acheteursCertains pays, notamment les Etats-Unis, interdisent ou restreignent l'achat par ses ressortissants (peu important leur localisation) et/ou l'importation de certains types d'objets d'origine iranienne. Afin de renseigner ses acheteurs, Bonhams indique par le symbole R tous les lots iraniens ou perses. Il incombe à chaque acheteur de s'assurer qu'il n'enchérit pas ou n'importe pas un lot en violation des sanctions ou des embargos commerciaux qui lui sont applicables.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: RR This lot is subject to import restrictions when shipped to the United States.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Epée en acier à poignée à décor koftgari argent (tulwar), Inde XIXe siècle A silver koftgari-hilted steel sword (tulwar), India, 19th Centurythe single-edged blade of curved form with gold-overlaid inscription-filled cartouche to one side, the hilt of typical form with makara head knuckle-guard, decorated in silver inlay with floral and foliate motifs and chevrons to interior knuckle-guard 85 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.Inscriptions: undeciphered.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Deux épées d'enfant en acier dasmasquiné or et argent (tulwars), Inde XIXe siècle Two gold and silver-damascened steel children's swords (tulwars), India, 19th Centuryeach with curved single-edged blade of tapering form, one with silver hilt and leather clad scabbard, the other with gold and silver overlaid hilt the larger 53.5 cm. long(2)Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Boucle Ottomane en agate et pierres fines, pierres de couleurs et perles, Turquie XVIIe siècle, montée postérieurement en une boîte en argent An Ottoman gem-set agate buckle mounted on a silver box, Turkey, the buckle 17th Centurythe buckle of rectangular form with applied silver lattice set with gems and pearls, mounted on a later silver box engraved with foliate scrollwork and palmettes 5.6 x 4.3 x 3 cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Un vase et un bol à offrandes en argent repoussé, Malaisie XIXe siècle A repoussé silver vase and offering bowl, India and Malaysia, 19th Centurythe vase of slender piriform with flaring neck on a short foot, profusely decorated in repoussé with foliate interlace; the bowl of deep rounded form on four hemispherical feet, profusely decorated with a repeat design of paired foliate motifs above and below bands of geometric designs, the foot with a roundel containing vegetal motifs the vase 29 cm. high(2)Footnotes:ProvenanceProperty from a Royal Collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Un kukri serti de pierres et deux kris, Népal et Indonésie XIXe siècle A gem-set kukri and two kris, Nepal and Indonesia, 19th Centurythe kukri with curved blade, widening towards the point, the horn hilt with flaring pommel, the wood scabbard clad in brown leather, the gilt-copper mounts decorated in filigree and set with coral (corallium rubrum) and turquoise; the first kris with double-edged watered-steel blade, the carved wood hilt decorated in gold overlay to the base; the second kris with waved double-edged watered-steel blade, the hooked silver hilt decorated in repoussé with foliate interlace and set with an agate, the wood scabbard clad in silver and decorated in repoussé the largest 44 cm. long(3)Footnotes:Provenance Gallerie Temoin, Geneva, 6 July 1998 (the two kris).Property from a Royal Collection.For a gold-mounted example of a horn-hilted kukri sold at Bonhams, San Fracisco, see Antique Arms and Armour and Modern Sporting Guns, 17 November 2008, lot 4038.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
SEVEN ITEMS OF CAMEO JEWELLERY In a variety of styles, metals to include silver, pendants and brooches. Condition Report : Condition variable. Sold as seen. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A SILVER CUP engraved to the front Diane and inscribed to the underside 'From her Godfather J.W. Chance July 26th 1941' hallmarked for London, 1940, weight 7.4ozt Condition Report : The cup has a large dent in it, at the front Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
TWO VINTAGE WATCH HEADS AND CHAIN INGERSOLL MIDGET with signed white enamel dial, sub dial, all batons present movement signed INGERSOLL, rear case with circular fitted paper guarantee, watch with protective cover, rear case measurement 3.7cm currently not working, lugs intact. A marked 925 case watch head, anonymous dial, lugs intact, not working, case measurement 3.5cm, with protective cover, silver coloured metal watch chain and T-bar, length 36cm
THREE HALLMARKED SILVER PENS, various hallmarks, and a hallmarked silver ink well Condition Report : All pens as found. The lid of the ink well is detatched Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
925 ARTICULATED SUNFACE PENDANT The circular pendant with embossed Rays and a central face in raised relief with movable articulated arms and legs, the pendant with a working unmarked silver coloured metal chain, pendant disc diameter 2cm approx. width including arm length 3cm, length including leg length 2.8cm ( excluding bale length on both) weight excluding chain 4.7g Condition Report : Very good, no issues with movable limbs, would benefit from a light clean Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
GEORGE V SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SET The teapot with ebonised knob and handle together with matched sugar bowl and creamery, all hallmarked for Birmingham 1911, maker ESB, weight 977g, 31 Troy Oz approx. Condition Report : Good for age, no major issues Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A COLLECTION OF SILVER AND METAL A silver vesta case bearing Prince Albert's own crest, engraved to the front, presentation inscription to the reverse, a Victorian silver vesta case with monogrammed initials (hallmark with duty mark), a silver pill or snuff box adapted for fob use, two silver coloured metal items No condition report available for this lot
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