COLLECTION OF ART REFERENCE BOOKS
ONASIAN CERAMICS ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????including art reference books on asian art ceramics, in total 85 publications:Ashmolean...
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CERAMIC REFERENCE BOOK COLLECTION ??????????????????????????????????????????Including:early pottery, Chinese Ming and Qing dynasty ceramics, museum and private collection, in total 44 publications.Asahi Shimbun Cultural Planning Department (Ed.). Newly Discovered...
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GROUP OF 3 BRONZE OBJECTS, PLUS OTHERSAleaf-form footed bronze bowl [3 3/4 x 5 1/2 (dia) inches], a bronze cobra [5 x 4 (dia) inches, a bronze figurine [3 inches high], two unassembled tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl...
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CHARLES SCHNEIDER (FRENCH 1881-1953)A CAMEO GLASS VASE... A CAMEO GLASS VASE, "Scarabée," 1920s, the mottled tortoiseshell patterned bud form body beneath a tapering circular mouth, above sides of large scarab...
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TORTOISESHELL AND MOTHER OF PEARL INLAIDINKSTANDContinental, 19th century, rectangular wooden form with tortoiseshell veneers, mother of pearl accents and inlay, two recessed pen trays, three circular recesses each...
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GROUP OF SIX SNUFF AND MINIATURE DECORATIVEBOXESContinental/British, 19th century, of various sizes and forms, five with hand painted lids depicting landscapes, pub scene, portraits, etc.; one tortoiseshell example...
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GROUP OF FIVE INLAID SNUFF BOXES, JAPANESESILVER SPOON...19th/early 20th century, comprising: five snuff boxes of rectangular form with wood, ivory, and stone geometric inlay, some with tortoiseshell accents, one...
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TWO VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED TORTOISESHELLBOXESBritish, 19th century, silver mounts hallmarked Chester, 1894-1896, by Saunders & Shepherd, comprising: sarcophagus form tea caddy with silver cartouche, escutcheon,...
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FINE TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY HOUSE FORMTEA CADDYBritish, 19th century, rectangular wooden house form box with tortoiseshell and ivory veneers, hinged lid opening to divided and lidded two compartment interior,...
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GROUP OF THREE MARQUETRY INLAID BOXESBritish/American,19th century, each of rectangular form with geometric inlay: one burlwood example; one with textured paper lined interior and fitted, divided, removable tray; one with tortoiseshell...
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TWO REGENCY TORTOISESHELL AND IVORYTEA CADDIES19th century, each of octagonal form: one with hinged lid with bronze ball finial opening to single compartment interior, silver nameplate engraved "Amelie", 5...
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GROUP OF NINE 19TH CENTURY INLAID SNUFFBOXESBritish/American, most of rectangular form with inlaid ebonized wood and ivory in geometric patterns, some with tortoiseshell accents, one with inlaid agate panel, 3/4...
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TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDYBritish, 19thcentury, pagoda form bow front container, metal lining, lock mechanism, ball form feet, and plaque on top, interior lined in brown velvet, 5-1/2 x 7 x 4 in.
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GROUP OF FIVE TORTOISESHELL OBJECTSBritish,19th century, comprising: two boxes, 4-1/4 x 3-1/8 in.; crocheting kit with tools, 3-3/4 x 1-1/2 in.; pair of brass and tortoiseshell opera glasses, 3 x 4-1/4 x 2 in.; tortoiseshell,...
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FIVE TORTOISE SHELL PIN BOXESContinental,19th century, tortoiseshell pin box with red and gilt lining and circular silver inlay, 2-1/2 in.; tortoiseshell pin box with red and gilt lining and rectangular silver inlay,...
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FIVE TORTOISESHELL CASESlate 19th century,Gothic revival case carved in relief with cathedral, 3-3/4 in.; purse with silver inlay, 3-3/4 in.; purse with gold inlay (not tested), 3-3/4 in.; two rectangular card cases...
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THREE TORTOISESHELL BOXES19th century,wooden box with green tortoise inserts; rectangular form with ivory bun feet; rectangular form with brass feet, label "Amsterdam", largest 6 in.
Note: ?This lot contains...
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SIX TORTOISESHELL CASES WITH SILVERlate19th century, English silver round case with tortoise top, marks for London, .925 fine, 3-3/8 in.; tortoise box, lid with painting of 18th century lady, English silver mounts,...
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FOUR TORTOISESHELL AND HORN BOXES19thcentury, all rectangular boxes with hinged lids, with tortoiseshell lids, largest 3-1/2 x 2 x 1-1/4 in.
Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted...
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BRITISH TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY19thcentury, of sarcophagus form, sterling plate to lid engraved "Black" and sterling escutcheon, interior divided into two compartments, turned knobs, interior lid lined with...
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BRITISH TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY19thcentury, of sarcophagus form, sterling plate to lid engraved "Green" and sterling escutcheon, interior divided into two compartments, turned knobs, interior lid lined with...
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BRITISH TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY19thcentury, sarcophagus form, hinged lid opening to divided lidded two compartment interior, silver lid plate and escutcheon, on bun feet, 6 x 7-3/8 x 4-3/8 in.
Note: ?This...
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34. TORTOISESHELL AND GOLD CANE -CA.1910 -SOLID TORTOI...34. Tortoiseshell and Gold Cane -Ca. 1910 -Solid tortoiseshell crook handle with matching and wide yellow gold cap and collar, well streaked makassar...
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5. EVENING HARD STONE AND TORTOISESHELLDRESS CANE -CA....5. Evening Hard Stone and Tortoiseshell Dress Cane -Ca. 1900 -Black onyx and faceted rock crystal ball handle presented on a longer stem consisting of five...
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AMBER PARADE CANECa. 1850 & Chester1901-Very large amber handle consisting of two turned natural Baltic amber pieces with a joining silver ring set with facetted Rhine Stones and topped by a small and plain...
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AMBER PARADE CANE-Ca. 1850 & Chester1901 -Very large amber handle consisting of two turned natural Baltic amber pieces with a joining silver ring set with facetted Rhine Stones and topped by a small and plain...
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GROUP OF FOUR TORTOISESHELL MINIATUREBOXESBritish, 19th century, various sizes and forms, brass and ivory mounts, fabric linings, one with inset paste stones to lid, 1-7/8 x 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 in. to 3 x 5 x 3-1/8...
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GROUP OF THREE TORTOISESHELL/HORN MINIATUREBOXESBritish/American, late 18th/19th century, comprising: tortoiseshell snuff box of rectangular form with hinged lid and open interior, paper label inscribed "Nathan Wright...
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SIX TORTOISESHELL AND MOTHER OF PEARLCASESContinental, 19th century, two sided tortoiseshell pouch with hand painted porcelain female figure, 4 in.; tortoiseshell coin purse with mother of pearl, silver and gold...
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GEORGIAN TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY TEACADDYBritish, late 18th/19th century, rectangular form with hinged lid opening to lidded and divided interior, on bun feet, 4 x 5 x 3-1/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection,...
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SMALL SILVER BOX COLLECTION (9) MiniatureBoxes, incl: Late 18th c. French silver engraved book form locket, with latches and hinges on both sides, eight interior compartments (possibly for patches or seeds), interior...
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6 DECORATIVE ANTIQUE OBJECTS 6 decorativeantique objects consisting of 3 tortoiseshell opera glasses , the larger inscribed "Ronnel Paris"; a tortoiseshell pocket folio or folding fan (missing round implement, maybe...
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FINE LOT OF 10 EDWARDIAN ERA OBJECTSFine lot of 10 mostly tortoiseshell enhanced Edwardian era objects consisting of a French day calendar with change purse (lifting to copper banding, easy to fix, in our opinion;...
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Ten Antique Tortoiseshell Objects 19thc. including six small boxes an etui (lacking implements) a note case with pencil a lid and a blotter....
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