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Captain Sir George Collier’s Presentation Silver Entree Dishes by Richard Cooke
Captain Sir George Collier’s Presentation Silver Entree Dishes by Richard Cooke

Captain Sir George Collier’s Presentation Silver Entree Dishes by Richard Cooke

By Richard Cooke

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

member of the African Institution, founded by William Wilberforce. In 1814, Collier had been given

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Antique 19th Century British Historical Memorabilia

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Silver

The Red Cross Knight Slaying the Dragon
The Red Cross Knight Slaying the Dragon

The Red Cross Knight Slaying the Dragon

By George Richmond

Located in London, GB

economic decision to abandon the William Blake-inspired ‘Ancients’ and turn to portrait painting. The

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19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a recumbent ox
Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a recumbent ox

Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a recumbent ox

Located in PARIS, FR

. Provenance: Collection of William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth was

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Nestuke in red lacquer carved in theform of a fan using the tsuishu technique
Nestuke in red lacquer carved in theform of a fan using the tsuishu technique

Nestuke in red lacquer carved in theform of a fan using the tsuishu technique

Located in PARIS, FR

William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth was the son of Stephen D

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Manju Netsuke in red lacquer carved using tsuishu technique
Manju Netsuke in red lacquer carved using tsuishu technique

Manju Netsuke in red lacquer carved using tsuishu technique

Located in PARIS, FR

other object. Provenance: Collection of William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Katabori netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tachibana orange
Katabori netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tachibana orange

Katabori netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tachibana orange

Located in PARIS, FR

: Collection of William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. This netsuke is illustrated in the publication for which

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

KataborI netsuke in black lacquer depicting the character "ju" or longevity
KataborI netsuke in black lacquer depicting the character "ju" or longevity

KataborI netsuke in black lacquer depicting the character "ju" or longevity

Located in PARIS, FR

production, which subsequently spread throughout Japan. Provenance: Collection of William “Billy” Wilberforce

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Manju Nestuke in black and lacquer decorated of a scene of child under a pine
Manju Nestuke in black and lacquer decorated of a scene of child under a pine

Manju Nestuke in black and lacquer decorated of a scene of child under a pine

Located in PARIS, FR

“Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth was the son of Stephen D. Winkworth

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Ryusa Manju netsuke depicting a phénix
Ryusa Manju netsuke depicting a phénix

Ryusa Manju netsuke depicting a phénix

$2,392

H 0.99 in Dm 1.58 in

Ryusa Manju netsuke depicting a phénix

Located in PARIS, FR

. Provenance: Collection of William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth was

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Manju nestuke in hardwood carved with a cherry blossom and geometric pattern
Manju nestuke in hardwood carved with a cherry blossom and geometric pattern

Manju nestuke in hardwood carved with a cherry blossom and geometric pattern

Located in PARIS, FR

” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth was the son of Stephen D. Winkworth, who founded

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Manj netsuke in red lacquer, carved and decorated with red and black lacquer
Manj netsuke in red lacquer, carved and decorated with red and black lacquer

Manj netsuke in red lacquer, carved and decorated with red and black lacquer

Located in PARIS, FR

” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth was the son of Stephen D. Winkworth, who founded

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Boxwood nestuke in the form of a kettle transforming into a raccoon dog
Boxwood nestuke in the form of a kettle transforming into a raccoon dog

Boxwood nestuke in the form of a kettle transforming into a raccoon dog

Located in PARIS, FR

temple’s treasures. Provenance: Collection of William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler, Boxwood

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Period 19th Century Regency Plaster Bust of a Man by Samuel Joseph
Period 19th Century Regency Plaster Bust of a Man by Samuel Joseph

Period 19th Century Regency Plaster Bust of a Man by Samuel Joseph

Located in Essex, MA

. Joseph August 1st 1823". Cast and hand worked. Joseph Barry , best known for his monument to William

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Busts

Materials

Plaster

Ghostly Portrait Drawing of Girl by George Richmond Ra, 19th Century
Ghostly Portrait Drawing of Girl by George Richmond Ra, 19th Century

Ghostly Portrait Drawing of Girl by George Richmond Ra, 19th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

sitters include Charlotte Bronte, Charles Darwin, Elizabeth Fry, Edward VII, William Wilberforce, William

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Antique 19th Century Drawings

Materials

Paper

Netsuke in carved boxwood in the form of a nō theatre mask of Hannya
Netsuke in carved boxwood in the form of a nō theatre mask of Hannya

Netsuke in carved boxwood in the form of a nō theatre mask of Hannya

Located in PARIS, FR

slays the monster.” Provenance: Collection of William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

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Located in Puglia, Puglia

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Located in London, GB

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$188,500

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Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...

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Monumental 18th Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, Baroque, Wool Silk

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Portrait of Lady Caroline Price

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By George Romney

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