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Islamic and Indian Art

21 April 2015 | starting at 10:30 BST

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251 lots available

A Safavid figural cuerda seca pottery Tile Persia, 17th/ 18th Century

A fine Safavid inscribed rock crystal Plaque Persia, 17th/ 18th Century

Two Qajar carnelian Amulets Persia, 19th Century(2)

Two inscribed hardstone Pendants Persia, 18th/ 19th Century(2)

A group of five jade and one soapstone Plaques, one silver-mounted Persia, 18th/ 19th Century(6)

A fine Shahrizabz silk embroidered linen Panel (Susani) Central Asia, mid 19th Century

An Ura Tube silk embroidered cotton Panel (Susani) Central Asia, 19th Century

A Nurata silk embroidered linen Panel (susani) Uzbekistan, second half of the 19th Century

A Bokhara silk embroidered linen Panel (susani) Uzbekistan, late 19th Century

A Bokhara silk embroidered linen Panel (susani) Uzbekistan, mid 19th Century

A Bokhara silk embroidered linen Panel (susani) Uzbekistan, 19th Century

A fine metal-thread embroidered applique velvet Saddle-Cloth (shabrack) from a Royal Bokhara workshop UZBEKISTAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY

A Qajar underglaze-painted moulded pottery Tile Persia, circa 1880

A woven silk and gilt-metal thread decorated wool livery tailcoat from the royal household of Nasr al-Din Shah Qajar Vienna, second half of the 19th Century

A Safavid tinned-copper Basin with the names of the Twelve Imams Persia, 17th Century

A Miniature Portrait of Nasr al-Din Shah Qajar (reg. 1848-96) Persia, circa 1880

A diamond-set rose gold Insignia of the Qajar Order of the Imperial Effigy (Nishan-i-Tamtal-i-Humayun) depicting Nasr al-din Shah Qajar Persia, circa 1880(2)

A paste-set silver Insignia of the Qajar Order of the Imperial Effigy (Nishan-i-Tamtal-i-Humayun) depicting Muzaffar al-Din Shah Qajar (reg. 1896-1907) Persia, circa 1900(2)

A paste-set silver and gold Insignia of the Qajar Order of the Imperial Effigy (Nishan-i-Tamtal-i-Humayun) depicting Nasr al-Din Shah Qajar (reg. 1848-96) France, circa 1890

An interesting and fine diamond-set platinum Insignia depicting the prominent Persian modernist Mirza Malkom Khan (1833-1908) styled on the Qajar Order of the Imperial Effigy England, circa 1880

An early gem-set gold Breast Star of the Qajar Order of the Lion and Sun (Nishan-i-Shir u Khurshid) Persia, circa 1830

A silver and enamel Neck Badge of the Qajar Order of the Lion and Sun (Nishan-i-Shir u Khurshid), by Gustave Wolfers of Brussels, Belgium, circa 1900

A silver and enamel Breast Badge of the Qajar Order of the Lion and Sun (Nishan-i-Shir u Khurshid), made by Ibrahim, the Royal Goldsmith in Tehran Persia, circa 1860

A silver and enamel Neck Badge of the Qajar Order of the Lion and Sun (Nishan-i-Shir u Khurshid), by the court jeweller Saniolmamalek Persia, circa 1900

A Breast Star and Sash Badge of the Order of Homayun (Nishan-i-Humayun) France, circa 1930(5)

A silver and enamel Breast Star, Neck Badge and Miniature of the Order of Humayoun (Nishan-i-Humayun), by Arthus Bertrand Paris, circa 1930(4)

A UNIQUE GOLD AND ENAMEL SPECIAL GRADE BREAST STAR OF THE ORDER OF THE RED LION AND SUN (NISHAN-I-SHIR U KHURSHID SORKH) MADE ESPECIALLY FOR MOHAMMED REZA SHAH PAHLAVI BY HUGENIN FRERES, SWITZERLAND, CIRCA 1955-60 8.3 cm. diam.; 127.2 g.

A silver-gilt and enamel Collar and Breast Star of the Order of Pahlavi (Nishan-i-Pahlavi) reputedly awarded to Emperor Haile Sellassie of Ethiopia (reg. 1930-74) by Arthus Bertrand, Paris, circa 1964(3)

A silver-gilt and enamel Neck Badge of the Order of Pahlavi (Nishan-i-Pahlavi) Europe, circa 1925

A silver-gilt and enamel Neck Badge of the Order of Pahlavi (Nishan-i-Pahlavi) Persia, circa 1925

A silver-gilt and enamel Breast Star of the Order of Pahlavi (Nishan-i-Pahlavi) France, circa 1950-60

A DIAMOND-SET SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL BREAST STAR AND SASH BADGE OF THE ORDER OF THE PLEIADES OR SEVEN SISTERS (NISHAN-I-HAFT PAYKARA) EUROPE, CIRCA 1925-30 the breast star 6.8 cm. diam.; the sash badge 5.3 cm. diam. (2)

A GOLD AND ENAMEL MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF THE PLEIADES OR SEVEN SISTERS (NISHAN-I HAFT PAYKAR) EUROPE, CIRCA 1920 4.8 cm. max. diam. (excl. suspension loop)

A SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL SET OF BREAST STAR AND BREAST BADGE OF THE ORDER OF THE PLEIADES OR SEVEN SISTERS (NISHAN-I-HAFT PAYKAR) EUROPE, CIRCA 1960 the breast star 6.7 cm. max. diam; the breast badge 5.3 cm. max. diam. (2)

A SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL BREAST STAR AND NECK BADGE, PROBABLY AN UNRECORDED HUMANITARIAN AWARD CIRCA 1960 the breast star 7.7 cm. diam. max; the neck badge 9.8 cm. high (excl. suspension loop) (2)

A SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL BREAST BADGE OF THE ORDER OF ZULFIKHAR OR THE SWORD OF 'ALI (NISHAN-I-ZULFIKHAR) EUROPE, CIRCA 1925 4.6 cm. diam. (excl. suspension loop)

A SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL BREAST STAR OF THE ORDER OF THE CROWN (NISHAN-I-TAJ-I-IRAN), BY ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS, CIRCA 1960 9.4 cm. diam.

A PROOF SET OF GOLD AND ENAMEL MEDALLIONS MADE FOR THE APPROVAL OF SHAH MOHAMMED REZA PAHLAVI, TO BENEFIT THE UNIVERSITY CREDIT FOUNDATION (MO'ASSEH ETEBARI DANESHGAG) IRAN, 1350SH/AD 1971-72 total gold weight 1,100g.; the fitted box 29 x 37.5 cm.

A gold Royal Presentation Box with the monogram of King Fuad II of Egypt and Sudan (reg. 1952-53) Egypt, second half of 20th Century

A GOLD AND BRUSHED STEEL LIGHTER WITH THE IMPERIAL COAT OF ARMS AND INITIALS OF SHAH MOHAMMED REZA PAHLAVI BY CARTIER, EUROPE, CIRCA 1970 6.8 x 2.6 x 1.1 cm. (2)

A MALACHITE AND GOLD LIGHTER WITH THE MONOGRAM AND CROWN OF EMPRESS FARAH PAHLAVI BY CARTIER, EUROPE, CIRCA 1970 6.9 x 2.6 x 1.2 cm. (2)

An impressive Bohemian gilt and enamel decorated glass Chandelier depicting Nasr al-Din Shah Qajar (reg. 1848-96) 19th Century

A large Bohemian gilt and enamel decorated glass Chandelier for the Qajar Market 19th Century

Three Bohemian gilt and enamel decorated glass Wall lamps for the Qajar Market 19th Century(3)

A large Bohemian gilt and enamel decorated glass Table Lamp for the Qajar market 19th Century

Four Bohemian gilt and enamel decorated glass Lamps depicting Nasr al-Din Shah Qajar (reg. 1848-96) and Muzaffar al-Din Shah Qajar (reg. 1896-1907) 19th Century(4)

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A pair of Bohemian gilt and enamel decorated glass Lamps depicting Nasr al-din Shah Qajar (reg. 1848-96) and Masoud Mirza Zill al-Sultan al-Dawlah (1850-1918) 19th Century(2)

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