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Precious Objects — Webb's

$6,032
Pair of Scrimshaw Powder Horn's by Major Gustavus Ferdinand von …
$2,899
A fine Georgian silver tea caddy, the shaped oval caddy with cha…
$2,315
George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy of oval form, decorated wit…
$1,898
An Early 20th Century Religious Figure of The Virgin Mary, carve…








Auction House: Webb's
Number of lots recorded: 73
Lots with images: 73
Prices available: 73
Category: Precious Objects




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*** Pair of Scrimshaw Powder Horn's by Major Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky 1828 - 1868, made from bullock horns. Beautifully engraved in scrimshaw style depicting three female figures in period dress and a group of Maori warriors in haka stance. Tip of horns removable. Unsigned. This pair is illustrated in the definitive publication: G. F Von Tempsky - Artist and Adventurer, by Rose Young, Heather Curnow and Michael King. Note: This publication accompanies this lot. Length 42 cm Width 9.7 cm. ***
*** A fine Georgian silver tea caddy, the shaped oval caddy with chased floral decoration, the hinged lid with pineapple finial. Lock with key. Thomas Daniell, London 1786. 348g. Height 14 cm. Width 13.5 cm ***
*** George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy of oval form, decorated with beading and bright cut neo-classical engraving, monogrammed. Fitted with a lock (not tested). London 1780, maker Sam Wood. 410grams.Width 12.2 cm. Depth 9.4 cm. Height 10.6 cm ***
*** An Early 20th Century Religious Figure of The Virgin Mary, carved in wood and raised on a circular base, depicting Mary with her hands crossed over her breast, draped in teal, gold and yellow robes over a tunic decorated with gold fleur de lis pattern in gold with a pink ground. Height 130 cm ***
*** A Wood Carved Figure of Joseph Holding Baby Jesus with a paint finish and raised on a shaped plinth, the eyes of glass. Note: some age related faults inc. some paint loss. Height 90 cm ***
*** A Wood Carved and Painted Christ Figure on a Crucifix the crucifix with gilded grille decoration enclosed by red painted panels. Height 98.5 cm. Width 57.2 cm ***
*** A pair of early 19th century cased portrait miniatures, of a lady and gentleman on ivory panels. Height 13.5 cm. Width 11.5 cm ***
*** A Whale's Tooth Scrimshaw of a Three Masted Whaling Vessel, to one surface, the opposing surface decorated with a whale. Length 16 cm ***
*** A 19th Century Chinese Rectangular Ivory Card Case made for the European market. Deeply carved with two shaped panels of figures and chrysanthemums on a diaper ground. Leaf edge borders. Height 11.5 cm Weight 7.5 cm ***
*** A Carved Oak Christ Figure European Circa 1920. Old repair to one arm. Height 60 cm ***
*** A 19th Century Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth with etched decoration of a dandy with a dog and on reverse, finely etched with the figure of a young boy with a can. Length 16.5 cm ***
*** A Plaster Figure of The Madonna and Child, the young Jesus with a sacred heart. Note; some repairs and paint loss. Height 85 cm ***
*** A 19th Century Portrait Miniature on Ivory of a Young Woman, with a note verso identifying the subject as Lady Isabella Bridges, wife of Stephen Ponsonby Peacocke. Length 8.5 cm ***
*** A Victorian Papier Mache and Abalone Shell Inlay Writing Box by Jennens & Bettridge decorated with roses bouquet and motifs in abalone and gilt, the fitted interior with two glass bottles, a glass penrest, and a lift-out tray. Base marked 'Jennens & Bettridge Makers to the Queen' with a crown mark.Width 34.5 cm. Depth 29.5 cm. Height 6.8 cm ***
*** A Russian Icon Painting on Board of the Virgin and Child, Note: some surface deterioration , Height 21.5 cm Width 16.7 cm ***
*** A late Georgian rosewood tea caddy, of large sarcophagas shape. Length 31 cm ***

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