Antiques

RARE AFRICAN STUDY OF A MALE LION TAXIDERMY

US$24,951.50 ### DESCRIPTIONA superb taxidermy of an African male lion, late 20th century. Incredibly well prepared and with huge attention to detail, one of the best examples available. **N.B. THIS ITEM IS LISTED UNDER CITES APPENDIX II ANNEX B. IT CANNOT BE SOLD OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION WITHOUT A RE-EXPORT CERTIFICATE WHICH WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE THE ITEM HAS BEEN PAID FOR. HOWEVER ANY POTENTIAL BUYER MUST CONTACT THE RELEVANT AUTHORITIES IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY TO ENSURE IT CAN BE LEGALLY IMPORTED PRIOR TO PURCHASE.**### CONDITIONIn Excellent Condition - No Damage.### SIZEHeight: 120cm Width: 60cm Depth (nose to tail): 240cm

ANTIQUE 20THC IMPRESSIVE ROWLAND WARD LEOPARD SKIN RUG C.1910

US$5,904.55 A leopard skin rug by the world famous taxidermist Rowland Ward. Known for his excellent work, this leopard skin rug exemplifies the quality of his trade with a realistic study of the leopard's head, all finished to the highest standard. Trade label to the underside for 1910-1920\. Rowland Ward was a British taxidermist and founder of the firm Rowland...

Antique Ceramic Jardiniere Plant Stand, Bowl, Blue and White, Birds Circa 1890

US$361.23 This is an antique ceramic jardiniere plant stand, a bowl in blue and white depicting birds, flora and fauna and dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890. An attractive bowl in good condition throughout Painted in blue with exotic birds and foliage on a white ground The rim displaying a geometric pattern A seasoned inside from years of...

Antique Copper Coal Bin, Fireside, Scuttle Bucket, Percy Metal Works London 1929

US$522.70 This is a vintage '20s copper coal scuttle, an English, fireside bucket by Percy Metal Works, London and dating to 1929. A pleasing mid-size fireside storage bin presented in good antique condition Of classic 'helmet' form and standing upon circular plinth base Suitable for coal, kindling or helpful when removing ash Benefiting from folding brass handle mounted on attractive...

ANTIQUE 19thC FRENCH SILVERED BRONZE PAIR OF CANDELABRA, PARIS c.1870

US$13,151.10 ### DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century French silvered bronze pair of monumental sculptural candelabra on rococo bases, representing Poseidon and Amphitrite, each holding a trident and resting on a coiled mythical dolphin, bases supporting an acanthus leaf seven-light candelabrum. The quality of the sculptures is very fine, heavy and well modelled, undoubtedly made by one of the best French silversmiths (attributed...

ANTIQUE 20thC RUSSIAN SILVER GILT, ENAMEL & DIAMOND CIGARETTE CASE c.1910

US$8,885.84 ### DESCRIPTIONAntique early-20th Century Imperial Russian silver-gilt & guilloche enamel cigarette case, rectangular form with rounded corners, body enameled in translucent red over a engine-turned ground, the thumb piece mounted with finely set old cut diamonds, lid mounted with initials PM, inside richly parcel gilded and engraved in Cyrillic; Kavkaz-Galitzia, 1914-1915.Both sides Hallmarked Russian silver 88 (916 standard), St-Petersburg,...

Antique Safe, English, Victorian, Cast Iron, Coalbrookdale, Circa 1880

US$1,676.47 This is a working antique safe, an English, Victorian, cast iron safe by one of the oldest and best known iron works in the world, Coalbrookdale. This piece dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880. Stunning period safe in first class order Thick gauge iron plate in two panel design Finished in a graphite black polish Dressed with...

ANTIQUE 19THC GERMAN 18K GOLD & HAND PAINTED ENAMEL SNUFF BOX, HANAU C.1820

US$16,807.30 Antique 19th Century magnificent German 18k gold snuff box, of oval shape, the cover, sides and base set with panels enamelled with grisaille miniatures depicting bacchanalian and classical roman scenes on a hatched pink ground, lid boarder within translucent dark-blue enamel frame and applied engraved foliate gold borders. Hallmarked with German Hanau pseudo marks, Crowned PBM, (Pierre-François-Mathis de Beaulieu,...

ANTIQUE 20thC CARTIER ART DECO 18K GOLD, ENAMEL, DIAMONDS COMPACT, LONDON c.1935

US$11,301.40 ### DESCRIPTIONAntique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 18 Carat gold compact, of circular form, set with diamond monogram and banquet cut diamonds push-button, both sides are inlaid with floral design champleve' creamy pink enamel and engraved sunburst motif to cover and back. The inside of the cover is set with a mirror.Hallmarked English 18k gold (750 standard), London, Year...

ANTIQUE 18thC FRENCH THREE-COLOUR 18k GOLD SNUFF BOX, c.1785

US$16,823.90 ### DESCRIPTIONAntique 18th Century French magnificent three-coloured 18k gold snuff box, of oval form, engine turned, chased with floral decorations in oval reserves, within flowers and husk garlands on a matted ground.Hallmarked with French hallmarks, Paris, 1785-1786, Maker Orfevre Pierre-Francois Mathis de Beaulieu. ### CONDITIONIn Excellent Condition - No Damage.### SIZEHeight: 2.5cm Width: 7 x 4.7cm Weight: 89g

ANTIQUE 18thC GERMAN 18k GOLD & HAND PAINTED ENAMEL SNUFF BOX, HANAU c.1780

US$16,560.90 ### DESCRIPTIONAntique 18th Century German 18k gold snuff box, the lid decorated with a delicately hand painted miniature depicting a finely dressed courting couple in a rose garden, standing beside a flowing fountain, sides and base painted in various colours of enamel in white reserves and surrounded by a garland leaf boarders.Hallmarked with a Crowned AI, (Maker Unknown), Hanau,...

ANTIQUE 20thC RUSSIAN FABERGE GOLD SAMORODOK CIGARETTE CASE, A HOLLMING c.1910

US$15,246.00 ### DESCRIPTIONAntique early-20th Century rare Russian Faberge 14k gold cigarette case, samorodok decoration, cleverly designed invisible lid and hinge, top set with a ruby cabochon thumbpiece.Hallmarked Russian gold 56 (585 standard), St-Petersburg, Maker's mark A.H (August Hollming, Faberge workmaster, active 1880-1913), Faberge retail mark in Cyrillic, French gold guarantee marks.### CONDITIONIn Excellent Condition - No Damage.### SIZEHeight: 2cm Width:...

ANTIQUE 19thC IMPERIAL RUSSIAN GOLD & ENAMEL ORDER OF THE WHITE EAGLE c.1880

Price On Request ### DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century extremely rare Imperial Russian Order of the White Eagle. Comprising: Sash Badge, Second Type, with scrolls beneath the crown, gold and enamels, with typical wear to the blue enamel on the scrolls_._ Breast Star, in silver-gilt and enamel, set comes totally complete and in a contemporary fitted case. The Eagle badge is hallmarked...

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