A rare 19th century French 'Jeux De Precision' casino game table top by J. A. Jost, the mahogany dished surface inlaid with a fruitwood marquetry continuous scene depicting horse racing with French and American flags, centered by coloured and numbered shallow cups to catch a ball rolled around the basin, and a mother of pearl plaque with maker's name, numbered 18753 in white and with black maker's stamp to the underside, 191 by 191 by 20cm.Notes: this game was a very popular casino game, and a simpler version of roulette.
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A late Victorian silver Card / Stamp Case, by William Comyns & Sons, hallmarked London, 1894, with fitted leather interior, 10cm long, together with a small Edwardian silver matchbox cover, Birmingham, 1907, a silver cheroot holder, silver cigarette case, as found, silver thimble, a damaged sovereign case, propelling pencil etc., weighable silver 9.5ozt (a lot)
H.M Queen Elizabeth II; A handwritten Letter with envelope dated March 31st 1952, on Clarence House headed note paper to Kate Day, Her Majesty's Milliner; 'Dear Miss Day, I feel I must send my belated but sincere thanks for your kind letter of sympathy on the death of my father, from your staff and yourself, which i much appreciated. Owing to the (?) numbers of letters I have received, it has taken me a very long time to answer them all! It has been greatly strengthening to us to know that so many people have been thinking of us and sharing our sorrow. Yours sincerely Elizabeth R' The notepaper and envelope front with mourning black border, the envelope reverse with black cross and sealed with a green wax seal, the envelope addressed in ink with George VI stamp lower left, and inked 'ER' beside. Provenance; Sent to Kate Day, Milliner to Queen Elizabeth in the 1950's and thence by family descent.
A Pair of Cultured Pearl and Diamond Earrings, the cultured pearls surmounted by a round brilliant cut diamond in a white four claw setting, total estimated diamond weight 0.08 carat approximately, with post fittingsThe earrings are in good condition. They bear no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The cultured pearls measure 7.19mm approximately. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 1.8 grams
A Pair of Diamond Solitaire Earrings, the round brilliant cut diamonds in yellow four claw settings, total estimated diamond weight 0.60 carat approximately, with post fittingsThe earrings are in good condition. They bear no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour K/L/M, clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 0.8 grams
A Pair of Diamond Solitaire Earrings, the round brilliant cut diamonds in white claw settings, total estimated diamond weight 0.55 carat approximately, with post fittingsThe earrings are in good condition. They bear no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour H/I/J, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 1.4 grams
Thonet Freischwinger Stühle 'S 64' und 'S 32', Entwurf von Marcel BreuerThonet, Frankenberg, Entwurf von Marcel Breuer (1902-1981), zwei Stühle Modell 'S 32 schwarz', ein Stuhl Modell 'S 64 schwarz', jeweils Holz, schwarz lackiert, mit Wiener Geflecht und Freischwinger-Gestell, Stahlrohr, schwarz pulverbeschichtet, hinter- und unterseitig Manufakturkleber, unterseitig Prägestempel Thonet, 80 cm x 46 bzw. 57,5 cm x 59 cm, Sitzhöhe 45 cm, partiell berieben, abgegriffen und beschmutzt, bei 'S 64' Holz mit Splitter, Zustand befriedigendThonet cantilever chairs 'S 64' and 'S 32', design by Marcel BreuerThonet, Frankenberg, designed by Marcel Breuer (1902-1981), two chairs model 'S 32 black', one chair model 'S 64 black', each made of wood, black lacquered, with Viennese weave and cantilever frame, tubular steel, black powder coated, manufactory glue on the back and underside, embossed stamp Thonet on the underside, 80 cm x 46 resp. 57,5 cm x 59 cm, seat height 45 cm, partially rubbed, worn and soiled, at 'S 64' wood with splinter, condition satisfactory
Rosenthal Spielende PferdeRosenthal, Selb-Plössberg, Entwurf von Hugo Meisel (1887-1966) Mitte der 1930er Jahre, Porzellan, weiß, glasiert, 42 cm x 43 cm x 22 cm, unterseitig Manufakturmarke, Signaturstempel und 221 nummeriert, Zustand ARosenthal Playing HorsesRosenthal, Selb-Plössberg, designed by Hugo Meisel (1887-1966) in the mid-1930s, porcelain, white, glazed, 42 cm x 43 cm x 22 cm, manufactory mark on the underside, signature stamp and numbered 221, condition A
Sèvres Tête-à-Tête im Koffer6-tlg., Sèvres, 1804-1814, Ausführung wohl später, in einem lederbezogenen Koffer, Porzellan, weiß, kobaltblauer Fond, polychrom bemalt, gold staffiert, in den Kartuschen Schlachtenszenen aus dem Leben Napoleons, signiert L. Chevillard, bestehend aus 1 Tablett, L 46 cm, 1 Kaffeekanne, H 16 cm, 2 Tassen, 1 Milchkännchen, H 9,5 cm und 1 Zuckerdeckeldose, H 12 cm, Stempelmarke in rot, die 2 Unterteller absent und Sahnekännchen an der Tülle bestoßen, partiell GoldabriebSèvres tête-à-tête in case6-piece, Sèvres, 1804-1814, probably later, in a leather-covered case, porcelain, white, cobalt blue background, polychrome painted, gold painted, in the cartouches battle scenes from the life of Napoleon, signed L. Chevillard, consisting of 1 tray, l 46 cm, 1 coffeepot, h 16 cm, 2 cups, 1 creamer, h 9,5 cm and 1 sugar cover box, h 12 cm, stamp mark in red, the 2 saucers absent and creamer bumped at the spout, partial gold abrasion
HAMANO YASUYUKI: A FINE HAMANO SCHOOL SHIBUICHI KOZUKA DEPICTING KANZAN AND JITTOKU ON A MOONLIT NIGHT By Hamano Nara Yasuyuki (1736-1836), signed Yasuyuki and sealed YasuyukiJapan, Hamano school, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The shibuichi kozuka very finely worked in iro-e takazogan of gold, silver, and copper depicting Kanzan and Jittoku holding a scroll and standing beneath a tall pine, etched with fine katakiribori, on a cloudy moonlit night. The reverse incised with wavy lines, signed YASUYUKI and sealed.HEIGHT 9.7 cmWEIGHT 27 gWith a fitted tomobako storage box inscribed on the reverse of the lid naming the artist, and signed by the collector Zaiya, a name used by Torigoe Kazutaro, dated 1967. Torigoe Kazutaro was an expert of Japanese swords, writing several books on swords and sword fittings in the 1960s and 1970s. Since his death, his large collection of swords and sword fittings have spread far and wide, easily recognizable by the inscribed tomobako boxes bearing his red-stamp seal.Condition: Very good condition with only minor wear and a few light nicks to edges.The artist is listed in the Haynes Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists on p. 2224 (H 11367.0). He was a student of Toyama Naoyuki. He later studied with Hamano Naoyuki and travelled in the Osaka and Akashi regions. After the age of 40 he settled in Tokushima and was retained by the Hachisuka family as master metalworker.
ISHIGURO MASAMORI: A FINE ISHIGURO SCHOOL SHAKUDO FUCHI AND KASHIRA DEPICTING SWALLOWS ON A RIVERBANK By Ishiguro Masamori, signed Ishiguro Masamori and kakihanJapan, Ishiguro school, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely worked on a shakudo-nanako ground, the kashira and fuchi decorated with swallows, made of suaka (copper), silver, and gold shakudo takazogan, flying above a reedy riverbank with blossoming suisen (narcissus) plants. The fuchi signed ISHIGURO MASAMORI and kakihan.HEIGHT 3.9 cmWEIGHT 40.1 g Condition: Excellent condition, minor wear.With a fitted tomobako storage box inscribed on the reverse of the lid naming the artist, and signed by the collector Zaiya, a name used by Torigoe Kazutaro, dated 1967. Torigoe Kazutaro was an expert of Japanese swords, writing several books on swords and sword fittings in the 1960s and 1970s. Since his death, his large collection of swords and sword fittings have spread far and wide, easily recognizable by the inscribed tomobako boxes bearing his red-stamp seal. The artist is listed in the Haynes Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists on p. 900 (H 04225.0). Masamori is said to be a student of the first Ishiguro Masatsune (1760-1828). He was an independent artist within the Ishiguro school.Auction comparison:Compare a related Ishiguro school kozuka with a stag, signed Ishiguro Masatsune, at Bonhams, Arts of the Samurai, 27 October 2014, New York, lot 1185 (sold for 16,250).
ISHIGURO MASAYOSHI: A FINE SHAKUDO FUCHI WITH TRUMPET VINE AND SPARROWS By Jugakusai Ishiguro Masayoshi (1775-1862), signed Jugakusai Ishiguro Masayoshi and kakihanJapan, Ishiguro school, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely worked on a nanako ground, the fuchi with takazogan silver blossoms, shibuichi vines, golden leaves and shakudo sparrows. A single sparrow hangs playfully upside down on a branch while a second gold-backed sparrow flies to meet it. Signed JUGAKUSAI ISHIGURO MASAYOSHI.HEIGHT 3.8 cmWEIGHT 25.8 gCondition: Excellent condition, minor wear. With a fitted tomobako storage box inscribed on the reverse of the lid naming the artist, and signed by the collector Zaiya, a name used by Torigoe Kazutaro, dated 1967. Torigoe Kazutaro was an expert of Japanese swords, writing several books on swords and sword fittings in the 1960s and 1970s. Since his death, his large collection of swords and sword fittings have spread far and wide, easily recognizable by the inscribed tomobako boxes bearing his red-stamp seal.The artist is listed in the Haynes Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists on p. 1004 (H 048807.0). The family name was earlier Okamoto as Masayoshi was the adopted son of Okamoto Yusen. He was the student of Sano Naoyoshi and the first Ishiguro Masatsune.Auction comparison:Compare a related shibuichi migakiji fuchi and kashira depicting the moon with crows perched in a tree by the son of Jugakusai Ishiguro Masayoshi, signed Ishiguro Koreyoshi, at Bonhams, Samurai, Beauties, and Townsmen, 18 May 2023, London, lot 315 (sold for GBP 3,570).
NARA TOSHIMITSU: A FINE NARA SCHOOL SENTOKU FUCHI DEPICTING A LAKESIDE PAVILION By Nara Toshimitsu (active c. 1675-1700), signed Nara Toshimitsu sakuJapan, Nara school, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely worked on a migakiji (polished) ground with gold, shibuichi, and shakudo takazogan depicting a lakeside pavilion with a single scholar in heavy robes crossing the bridge towards the building. The pavilion is surrounded by finely detailed pine trees, rockwork, and bamboo. Signed Nara TOSHIMITSU saku [made by Nara Toshimitsu].HEIGHT 3.9 cmWEIGHT 25.3 gCondition: Excellent condition with only minor wear.With a fitted tomobako storage box inscribed on the reverse of the lid naming the artist, and signed by the collector Zaiya, a name used by Torigoe Kazutaro, dated 1967. Torigoe Kazutaro was an expert of Japanese swords, writing several books on swords and sword fittings in the 1960s and 1970s. Since his death, his large collection of swords and sword fittings have spread far and wide, easily recognizable by the inscribed tomobako boxes bearing his red-stamp seal.The artist is listed in the Haynes Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists on p. 2053 (H 10443.0). Toshimitsu was the son of Toshinaga and a student of Munetoshi. Auction comparison:Compare a related Nara school suaka (copper) tsuba depicting Hotei, signed Nara Tsuneshige, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 9 November 2017, London, lot 78 (sold for GBP 1,876).
YANAGAWA NAOTOKI: A FINE YANAGAWA SCHOOL SHAKUDO FUCHI AND KASHIRA OF BIRDS OF PREY By Yanagawa Naotoki, signed Yanagawa Naotoki and kakihanJapan, Yanagawa school, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The nanako ground finely decorated in shibuichi, gold, silver, and shakudo takazogan with birds of prey perched on the gnarled branch of a pine tree, their feathers masterfully worked in kebori with silver hirazogan stripes. The branches are polished with excellent katakiribori detailing. The fuchi signed YANAGAWA NAOTOKI and kakihan.HEIGHT 4 cmWEIGHT 39.9 gCondition: Very good condition with minor wear and traces of use.With a fitted tomobako storage box inscribed on the reverse of the lid naming the artist, and signed by the collector Zaiya, a name used by Torigoe Kazutaro, dated 1967. Torigoe Kazutaro was an expert of Japanese swords, writing several books on swords and sword fittings in the 1960s and 1970s. Since his death, his large collection of swords and sword fittings have spread far and wide, easily recognizable by the inscribed tomobako boxes bearing his red-stamp seal.The artist is listed in the Haynes Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists on p. 1344 (H 06798.0). Yanagawa was the adopted son and student of Naomitsu. Several examples of his signature appear in the Victoria & Albert Museum.Auction comparison:Compare a related Yanagawa school shakudo nanako tsuba with roosters, at Bonhams, The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art, 5 November 2014, London, lot 16 (sold for GBP 1,625).
'Would You Give Your work Your Stamp of Approval?' - Original Vintage information poster by Bill Jones, Printed in England, Copyright 1928, No. 18, rolled, 22 x 28 inches. Bill Jones was created in the UK by Parker-Holladay to promote the correct work ethic in the workplace. The concept was copyrighted and taken to the USA and Canada motivating personnel to perform efficiently worldwide.
TWO 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE BRONZE PAPERWEIGHTS. The first cast with a silvered toad, spider, scorpion and other insects and a web on a brown patinated section of simulated bamboo, 21cm long, the second with a cicada on a section of simulated bamboo, the underside with a scorpion and snail, in bronze patination, seal stamp to base, 6.5cm long (2) Both in good order, some slight wear to surface patination.
A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY BUTTON BACK UPHOLSTERED ARMCHAIRS STAMPED "C. HINDLEY WELBECK ST LONDON. W" each with green velour button back upholstery on turned supports terminating in brass casters stamped "C. Hindley Welbeck St London. W", 89cm high x 86cm wide x 102cm deep (2) Condition Report:Both armchairs are in a fair condition relative to age and use with discolouration to upholstery, lifting/losses to brocade, both chairs are structurally sound and can be sat upon, there are no signs of worm historic or current, all casters are original with C. Hindley stamp, slight tears to lining underside and webbing
A SOVIET PORCELAIN PROPOGANDA PLATE after a design by Mikhail Adamovich (Russian 1884-1947), the border with stars and inscribed Long Live the Red Army in Cyrillic, depicting a soldier bayoneting flags of European countries, with painted Cyrillic inscription to underneath and green factory stamp, 24cm diameter Condition Report:Nice condition, no issues
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