25th Jan, 2024 10:00
Dick Turpin | The Legend Lives On
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A tortoiseshell and 9ct gold inlaid box
A tortoiseshell and 9ct gold inlaid box,
of oval form, in three sections with two hinged covers, with damages,
8cm wide
5.5cm deep
5.5cm high
a pressed tortoiseshell box,
with gilt-metal mounts,
7.5cm wide
5.5cm deep
4cm high, and
two further boxes,
to include a thuya, ivory and ebony box,
11cm wide
11cm deep
6cm high (4)
Provenance: Maurice 'Dick' Turpin, Barons Keep, London W14.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.
Ivory Declaration Submission Reference: MUR8EUDC
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Sold for £550
Condition Report
9ct gold inlaid example - neither piece is attached to another - the hinges need resetting. One lid cracked to the side and to the tim. With traces of old adhesive to each section. The other lid with a piece missing to the rim. The inlay slightly loose in areas.
The pressed tortoise shell example - loss to the two back corners of the lid. The gilt mounts with tarnish.
The dodecahedral example - with a piece of the internal rim loose. This is present. With a crack to the base. The lid slightly warped.
The round example - with even craquelure throughout. With some chips to the rims. The internal rim with damages and losses. The the exterior with some veneer loss. The rim with some chips and knocks.
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Auction: Dick Turpin | The Legend Lives On, 25th Jan, 2024
We are extremely excited to present the catalogue for Dick Turpin | The Legend Lives On, available online to browse and bid.
Maurice, known to all as ‘Dick’, was one of the foremost antique dealers of the second half of the 20th century, who in his fifty-year career achieved truly iconic status. The enduring memories of the quality and calibre of the pieces that he dealt in only surpassed by those of his persona; a giant of a man with a large walrus moustache, scarcely seen without his trademark thick glasses, Harris tweed trilby and pipe, all of which accentuated by the curiously high-pitched voice that those who knew him cannot fail to affectionately imitate.
'He was larger than life, captivating his clients and fellow dealers for more than half a century. He had extraordinary knowledge and extraordinary energy.' - Chris Jussel
The contents of his Barons Keep residence comprises hundreds of spectacular, rare and meticulously chosen pieces of furniture, works of art and paintings from Europe and Asia, many of which have now found their way to the Sworders saleroom.
Viewing
London Viewing | Highlights
A selection of lots will be on view Saturday 6 - Saturday 13 January at our London Gallery, 15 Cecil Court, London WC2N 4EZ, as follows:
Monday-Friday, 11.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday, 1pm - 5pm
Sunday - Closed
Stansted Viewing | Auction
Viewing will be held at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE, as follows:
Saturday 20 January, 10am - 1pm
Sunday 21 January, 10am - 1pm
Monday 22 January, 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 23 January, 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 24 January, 10am - 5pm
Thursday 25 January, 9am - 10am
All lots are, however, extensively illustrated and carry detailed condition reports - see 'Condition report' at the foot of each lot description.
The auction will take place at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE.
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