A silver book mark with thistleA silver book mark with thistle terminal by Sampson Mordan London 1899 together with a yellow metal (tests silver) and enamel letter opener.
A Japanese Silver Ornament or BookmarkA Japanese Silver Ornament or Bookmark Rectangular terminal inset with red velvet (with losses) accentuating an elongated blade, engraved with Japanese characters on the front, back indistinctly inscribed. Measures approx. 6-1/2"L.
Three Stevengraph woven silk ribbons/bookmarksThree Stevengraph woven silk ribbons/bookmarks with Christ; various images. Largest: 12"L. Good condition, very minor wear.
Three novelty silver bookmarks,Three novelty silver bookmarks, one with Peter Rabbit terminal, one with an owl terminal (lacks one eye) and one of trowel form, a silver bladed penknife and a quantity of sundries
Three Stevengraph woven silk ChristmasThree Stevengraph woven silk Christmas ribbons/bookmarks; one a point of purchase advertisement, also Virgin and Child, and a wish with two birds. Largest: 11 1/4"L. Good condition with paper discoloration to largest.
Silk on linen English sampler datedSilk on linen English sampler dated 1843 in a wreath of leaves and flowers with animals and buildings and many small vignettes and mounted in a maple frame. 11.75''x11.75''
Chinese Framed Book Pages ''TheChinese Framed Book Pages ''The Storyof Silk'' with woodblocks each frame holds 6 pages pair
1893 SILK BOOKMARK FROM THE COLUMBIAN1893 SILK BOOKMARK FROM THE COLUMBIAN EXPOSITIONIN CHICAGO FOR THE PHOENIX SILK MANUFACTURING CO. IT DEPICTS ABRAHAM LINCOLN BELOW ON AMERICAN FLAG AND EAGLE WITH A QUOTATION FROM HIS EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION. GREAT COLOR AND CONDITION. SIGHT SIZE 20 1/2" X 3 1/2". WITH FRAME 23 1/2" X 6 1/2".
Five Stevengraph woven silk ribbons/bookmarksFive Stevengraph woven silk ribbons/bookmarks with sayings/greetings; Compliments of the Season with snow covered homes, A Wish, and Many Happy Returns of the Day. Largest: 13 1/2"L. Good condition.
Silk Prayer Panelearly 19th centurySilk Prayer Panelearly 19th century blue silk and gold metal thread composing a palm leaf filled urn.76.5 x 46 in.Loss tears and shattering to fabric.
CHINESE SILK-EMBROIDERED PANELCHINESE SILK-EMBROIDERED PANEL SET INTO A BOOKCOVERCHINESE SILK-EMBROIDERED PANEL SET INTO A BOOKCOVER, the panel depicting a central vase of flowers and other flowers and Buddhistic emblems, framed in a worn velvet ribbon and modern brown patterned ribbon, with purple interior and black elastic band - h:14.50w:11.25in.
ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER ETCHEDANTIQUE STERLING SILVER ETCHED BOOKMARKDESCRIPTION: An antique sterling silver bookmark etched with floral motifs and monogrammed at the end. Marked along the back "Sterling". Total Weight: 40 Grams CIRCA: Early-Mid 20th Cent. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: L: 6.75" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
THREE SILVER BROOCHES AND ENGLISHTHREE SILVER BROOCHES AND ENGLISH SILVER BOOKMARKThree Silver Brooches and English Silver Bookmark
Silk on linen pictorial darningSilk on linen pictorial darning sampler late 18th c. 14 1/2" x 14 1/2". ?
Silk on linen sampler, 20th c.Silk on linen sampler, 20th c. (no glass), 18" x 23"; together with a splint wood garden basket, 17"h x 16"dia; two volumes "Battles of America", 1861.
Condition: Foxing, wear consistent with age.
Five Stevengraph woven silk birthdayFive Stevengraph woven silk birthday ribbons/bookmarks; one a point of purchase advertising piece for Thomas Stevens Coventry & London. Largest: 16"L. Good condition.
Silk on linen sampler dated 1834Silk on linen sampler dated 1834 wrought by Mary Morris 16" x 14 1/2". ?
Two Stevengraph woven silk advertisementTwo Stevengraph woven silk advertisement ribbons/bookmarks; Unchanging Love and To One I Love. Largest: 8 1/4"L. Minor discoloration to paper.
Six Silk Pillows comprising threeSix Silk Pillows comprising three of green and burgundy with gilt decoration and three brushed silk of green and gold all with stylized foliage and scrolls one decorated with a gilt unicorn.
Two Stevengraph woven silk ribbons/bookmarksTwo Stevengraph woven silk ribbons/bookmarks featuring Queen Victoria. Largest: 13 1/2"L. Good condition with light glue discoloration.
ANTIQUE BRASS BOOKMARKDESCRIPTION:ANTIQUE BRASS BOOKMARKDESCRIPTION: An antique brass bookmark. An antique brass bookmark engraved "Paris" decorated with red and blue cloisonne design. CIRCA: 19th Ct. ORIGIN: Continental DIMENSIONS: H: 3.5" x W: 0.75" x CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
Two Stevengraph woven silk imagesTwo Stevengraph woven silk images of the Crystal Palace; one a point of purchase advertising ribbon/bookmark, the other a postcard featuring the architectural splendor designed by Sir Joseph Paxton. Ribbon: 10 3/4"L. Good condition, light foxing to card.
Three Stevengraph woven silk ChristmasThree Stevengraph woven silk Christmas ribbons/bookmarks; two ribbons (one depicting a detailed London coach) and also a postcard. Largest: 12 1/2"L. Glue discoloration to both ribbons with small tear to bottom of larger ribbon.
Silk on linen sampler with verse,Silk on linen sampler with verse, wrought by Susanna Evans 1824, with birds, flowers, animals and vine border.
21" x 18.5" ss / 24.5" x 21.25" oa
Condition: Professionally conserved, some discoloration, losses, wear consistent with age.
Five Stevengraph woven silk ribbons/bookmarksFive Stevengraph woven silk ribbons/bookmarks with sayings; Home Sweet Home, Forget Me Not, Best Wishes, etc. Largest: 12"L. Good condition with minor wear and very light discoloration.
A Framed Set of Chinese Silk SleeveA Framed Set of Chinese Silk Sleeve Bands each embroidered with birds and butterflies within multiple borders with foliate bat and lingzhi fungus head repeating patterns on a pale silk ground within an outer border with gilt thread embroidered scrolling emblems. Height overall 31 5/8 x width 18 5/8 inches.
English silk on linen band samplerEnglish silk on linen band sampler 21" x 9 1/4". ?
A cream silk shawl embroideredA cream silk shawl embroidered self-coloured flowers and foilage with net type border
Silk on linen sampler dated 1817Silk on linen sampler dated 1817 wrought by M.I. Purnell with central basket of flowers 16 3/4" x 16 1/4". ?
VINTAGE GUCCI STERLING SILVER BOOKMARKDESCRIPTION:VINTAGE GUCCI STERLING SILVER BOOKMARKDESCRIPTION: A vintage sterling silver bookmark. Finished with open work bowtie design at the top. Marked" Gucci" "Italy" "925" Weight: 11.5 Grams CIRCA: 20th CenturyĆ ORIGIN: Italy Dimensions::3" W:2.5" CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Four Stevengraph woven silk religiousFour Stevengraph woven silk religious ribbons/bookmarks; Family Worship, The Lord is My Shepherd, Faith, Hope, Charity, and a verse from Exodus 2:5. Largest: 13 1/2"L. Minor discoloration/wear.
Silk on linen floral sampler 20thSilk on linen floral sampler 20th c. 18"x18"
Silk Hanging Scroll Chinese, inSilk Hanging Scroll Chinese, in the manner of Wu Shujuan (1853-1930), ink and color on silk, ladies playing music in a courtyard, other ladies listening at windows, 36 x 23 in., mounted in modern wood frame 44-1/2 x 29-1/8 in.,
A Tiffany silver circular jewelleryA Tiffany silver circular jewellery box together with a Tiffany silver book mark both in blue pouches and boxes.
Silk on linen needlework datedSilk on linen needlework dated 1816 wrought by Jane Jackson 12" x 16". ?
Two advertising Stevengraph wovenTwo advertising Stevengraph woven silk ribbons/bookmarks; point of purchase advertisements, one a George Washington centennial, the other a Forget Me Not. Largest: 14 1/2"L. Good condition with minor wear/discoloration.