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Lot 35
A BRONZE 'CHILONG' BRUSHPOT, BITONG17th centuryThe outward tapering sides crisply cast in low-relief with a continuous scene of archaistic, sinuous chilong with bifurcated tails amidst sprays of auspicious lingzhi fungus, all beneath a lipped mouth rim, and the base supported on three ruyi feet. 15.5cm (6 1/8in) high. Footnotes:十七世紀 銅螭龍紋筆筒Provenance: The Oriental Art Gallery Ltd., London, 24 November 1992來源：倫敦古董商The Oriental Art Gallery Ltd.，1992年11月24日Chilong or 'hornless dragon' with bifurcated tails were a common motif originating from ancient Shang and Zhou dynasty bronze vessels. Their appearance on late bronzes reflects a growing academic trend known as the 'search for evidence' (kaozheng 考證) movement which began in the 17th century. Although this movement originated in a renewed scholarly interest in ancient texts and inscriptions on archaic bronzes, as literati sought a more empirical approach to understanding their ancient heritage and began questioning the received tradition, it led to a greater fascination for decorative designs adopted from ancient bronzes too.Compare with a related bronze brushpot, but decorated with flowers, Xuande mark, 17th century, which was sold at Bonhams London, 7 November 2022, lot 65.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 40
A VERY RARE IMPERIAL CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL AND GILT-BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER AND COVER, DINGQianlong four-character mark and of the periodThe compressed globular body decorated in vibrant yellow, red, white, green and blue enamels with scrolling lotus and bats, all supported on three short cabriole feet, the gilt rim surmounted by a pair of U-shaped handles, the gilt, reticulated, domed cover elaborately cast with floral scrolls, surmounted by a large spherical finial with further lotus scrolls. 10cm (4in) high. (2).Footnotes:清乾隆 銅胎掐絲琺瑯纏枝蓮紋香爐帶蓋「乾隆年製」楷書刻款Provenance: Adrian M.Joseph (d.2010), 1986來源：Adrian M.Joseph（2010年去世），1986年It is extremely rare for incense burners to retain their original covers. Compare with a related cloisonné enamel incense burner but without a cover, Qianlong four-character mark and of the period, in the Qing Court Collection, illustrated in the Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum: Enamels, Cloisonné in the Qing Dynasty, vol.2, Beijing, 2011, p.256, no.205. See also a related gilt-bronze cover, 18th century, on a cloisonné enamel incense burner, Ming dynasty, illustrated by B.Quette, Cloisonné: Chinese Enamels from the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, New York, London and Paris, 2011, p.232, no.17.Compare with a related cloisonné enamel tripod incense burner and a cover, Qianlong five-character mark and of the period, which was sold at Bonhams London, 12 November 2015, lot 218.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 34
A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER, GUIHu Wenming seal mark, late Ming Dynasty Expertly cast of archaistic form with a compressed globular body raised on a high foot cast with a band of lingzhi fungus growing on leafy tendrils, the body decorated with continuous foliate lotus scrolls and a band of the 'Eight Buddhist Emblems' bajixiang below the slightly everted rim, all on a diaper ground, flanked by a pair of loop handles with key-fret pattern issuing from dragon heads. 14.5cm (5 3/4in) wide.Footnotes:明晚期 八吉祥蓮花紋簋式爐「胡文明製」篆書刻款Hu Wenming is considered to be amongst the most accomplished bronze casters of the late Ming dynasty, however pieces with his name continued to be made well into the Qing dynasty. The shape of the incense burner is based on archaic prototypes from the Shang and Zhou dynasties. See a similar bronze incense burner, with similar Hu Wenming mark, illustrated by Sydney L. Moss, Ltd., The Second Bronze Age: Later Chinese Metalwork, London, 1991, no.86.Compare with a related parcel-gilt bronze incense burner, Hu Wenming mark, 17th century, which was sold at Bonhams London, 11 May 2017, lot 121.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 41
A VERY RARE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL AND GILT-BRONZE 'DOUBLE SCROLL' 'TROMPE-L'OEIL' BRUSHPOT, BITONGQianlongThe vessel ingeniously simulating in its form two scrolls bound together with a ribbon, the smaller scroll decorated with multi-coloured chrysanthemums within a honeycomb pattern, with further flowers scattered above, the large scroll decorated with further stylised florettes against a wan-diaper pattern ground enameled turquoise blue, the 'ribbon' dark blue with green foliate scroll tied with a bow, the gilt base flat. 9.5cm (3 3/4in) high.Footnotes:清乾隆 銅胎掐絲琺瑯捲軸式筆筒Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., London, 1987Published, Illustrated and Exhibited: Spink & Son Ltd, The Minor Arts of China, London, 1987, no.101.S.Marsh, Brushpots: A Collector's View, Hong Kong, 2020, pp.154-155.來源：倫敦古董商Spink & Son Ltd.，1987年展覽著錄： Spink & Son Ltd,《The Minor Arts of China》，倫敦，1987年，編號101S.Marsh，《筆筒淵鑒：收藏家的隨心所悟》，香港，2020年，第154-155頁Scrolls, repositories of learning and art, whether containing calligraphy, a painting or texts, perfectly encapsulate the ideals of the scholar-literati. Indeed, the Four Arts of the Scholar were qin (the zither), qi (chess), shu (calligraphy), hua (painting). In this rubric, scrolls usually come to signify calligraphy and painting. It would have been entirely suitable therefore, for a brushpot in the form of scrolls to adorn the desk of a scholar. The literati appreciated the value of 'play' (wan 玩) however, and so-called 'scholar's objects' can be termed in Chinese as wenwan (文玩), or 'literati playthings'. The trompe-l'oeil effect of a brushpot formed as two beribboned scrolls entirely fits this aesthetic of elegant fun and would have delighted the eye of the scholar. See a cloisonné enamel guqin-shaped box and cover, Qianlong, in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London (acc.no.M.782BOX-1910). See also a cloisonné enamel box of scroll and brocade form, mid Qing dynasty, in the Qing Court Collection, illustrated in the Compendium of Collections of the Palace Museum: Enamels, vol.4, Beijing, 2011, p.161, no.112. Compare also with a related cloisonné enamel 'double scroll' brushpot of similar form, for which the present lot was probably the earlier prototype, late Qing dynasty, illustrated in ibid., p.364, no.294.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 46
A RARE TEADUST-GLAZED ARCHAISTIC VASE, FANGHUDaoguang seal mark and of the periodOf square archaistic fanghu shape, rising from a short foot to waisted neck, applied by a pair of mythical-beast-head handles issuing rings, covered in a lustrous tea-green glaze thinning at the corners and handles resembling gilt-bronze. 14.5cm (5 3/4in) high. Footnotes:清道光 茶葉末釉仿古鋪首銜環耳方壺「大清道光年製」篆書款Provenance: Derek Bolton Robert Kleiner & Co Ltd., London, 20 June 2000來源：Derek Bolton 倫敦古董商Robert Kleiner & Co Ltd.，2000年6月20日The present vase is notable for its lustrous and rich tea-dust glaze which was inspired by and simulated the patina characterising archaic bronzes. This type of glaze was achieved through the precipitation of yellow crystals that stood out against the dark green background, producing the resulting chayemo (茶葉末) or 'tea-leaf dust' effect, which gave a rather rich and velvety appearance to the glaze. Its similarity to patinated bronze is further alluded to on the present lot by the thinning areas resembling gilt. This archaism is further underscored by the shape of the vase, which is based on bronzes from the Han dynasty.Daoguang mark and period teadust-glazed wares are rare, particularly those of the same form as the present lot. See however, a small teadust-glazed jar, Daoguang seal mark and of the period, which was sold at Christie's New York, 19 March 2021, lot 863.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 39
A RARE IMPERIAL CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL AND GILT-BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER, DINGQianlong four-character mark, and additional Guan character, and of the periodThe compressed globular body rising from three short tapering feet to a waisted neck, the gilt rim surmounted by a pair of loop handles, the exterior decorated with large stylised lotus blooms borne from meandering foliate scrolls against a turquoise-blue ground, all below a band of pendant ruyi-heads, the base with square cartouche enclosing the incised Qianlong mark and a 'guan' character. 11cm (4 2/8in) wide. Footnotes:清乾隆 御製銅胎掐絲琺瑯纏枝蓮紋三足爐「乾隆年製冠」楷書刻款Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., London 1985Adrian M.Joseph (d.2010), 1986Published, Illustrated and Exhibited: Spink & Son Ltd., The Minor Arts of China II, London, 1985, no.150來源：倫敦古董商Spink & Son Ltd.，1985年Adrian Joseph（2010年去世），1986年展覽著錄：Spink & Son Ltd.，《The Minor Arts of China II》，倫敦，1985年，編號150Compare with a cloisonné enamel incense burner of very similar form and design, but with an additional mian-character mark, in the Qing Court Collection, illustrated in the Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum: Enamels, Cloisonné in the Qing Dynasty, vol.2, Beijing, 2011, p.280, no.224.The present lot belongs to a group of gilt-bronze and cloisonné enamel works of art with incised Qianlong marks and an additional single-character mark, taken from the 'Thousand-Character Classics' or Qian Zi Wen. It has been suggested that the additional character could relate to numbering, designation of location, or set numbering; see H.Brinker and A.Lutz, Chinese Cloisonné: The Pierre Uldry Collection, London, 1989, pp.74-79.See a similar cloisonné enamel incense burner, Qianlong mark and additional fei-character, which was sold at Bonhams Hong Kong, 28 November 2017, lot 34.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 140
A pair of Japanese horse festival decorations,Edo or Meiji, 19th century, the bronze medallions with lobed edges and rope tassels adorned with bronze bells,47cm long overall (2)Shipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportPitting to bells. Rope tired.
Lot 48
A Japanese naginata,Edo or Meiji period, a single fullered blade, with a black saya (scabbard), a bronze quatrefoil lobed tsuba, the gilt brown lacquered handle with a pierced heart decorated mount, blade 48cm longoverall 200cm longShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportCopper rings loose. Some wear to lacquer. Saya with splits, losses and wear throughout. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.
Lot 53
A Japanese naginata,Edo or Meiji period, the curved blade with a single fuller, with a plain bronze tsuba and plain wood handle, complete with black lacquer cover, tang signed,blade 34cm long161cm long overallShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportTang signed. Losses and split to handle. Some losses to the scabbard. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.
Lot 57
A Japanese naginata,Edo or Meiji period, the blade with opposing fullers above a red lacquer shaft with an applied bronze dragon, the texture lacquered scabbard cover with a gilt mon,blade 38.7cm longoverall 146cm with cover with scabbardShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportTang unsigned. Two mounting holes to the tang. Nicks to the blade edge. Losses to the lacquer throughout. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.
Lot 88
A group of seventeen Japanese bronze tsuba,Edo or Meiji period, each of lobed quatrefoil or oval form, decorated in relief with birds, trees, or rocks, including inscribed examples,6 to 8.3cm high (17)Shipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportSome with minute dents, small chips, and pitting. Surface scratches and wear.
Lot 90
A Japanese bronze tsuba and a kozuka,Edo and Meiji period, decorated with figures amoung spuming waves or pine trees in gilt, tsuba inscribed,7 and 9cm long (2)Shipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportSurface scratches, nicks, minute dents, wear consistent with age.
Lot 170
1813 bronze medallion commemorating the Presentation of Colours to RMC Sandhurst, obv. bust of Field Marshall F. Duke of York facing left, Webb in exergue; rev. seated figure of Queen Charlotte presenting motto'd flag with troops on parade, profile of RMA Sandhurst building with date 1802 below
Lot 510
Vinyl - 9 albums, Four 12” singles and one 10” single by Motorhead including Demos Promos, Private Pressing and Limited Editions, to include: 1916 (UK 1991, Gold Stamped Promo, WTG / Epic Records, 467481 1) EX / EX, Roundhouse - February 18th 1978 (USA 2007, Limited Edition of 500 Purple Vinyl, Numbered + 2 Inserts, Patch & Badge, Cleopatra Records, CLP 2020) EX / EX. Blitzkrieg On Birmingham ’77 (UK 1989, Receiver Records Limited, RRLP 120) VG+ / EX. No Remorse (UK 1984, Double Album, Limited Edition, Leather Sleeve, Bronze records, MOTOR 1) EX / EX. Overkill (UK 2000, Green Opaque Vinyl, ESMLP 310) EX / EX. Born To Lose (DOJO LP 18), Ace Of Spades (BRON 531), Another Perfect Day (BRON 546), Bomber (BRONZ 523), Motorhead & Ice T. - Born To Raise Hell (UK Promo 12” HELL 1), Ace Of Spades (Limited Edition 12”, BROX 106), Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers (Orange Vinyl 12” SWT 61), Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers (Blue Vinyl 12” SWT 61), Motorhead & Girlschool (UK 1980 10”, BROX 116) Also Included a Motorhead magazine with CD
Lot 637
Vinyl - 10 rare New Wave Of British Heavy Metal late 1970’s early 1980’s 7” singles including many private pressing, to include: Mythra (Guardian Records, GRM 16), Limelight (Future Earth Records, FER 006), Limelight (Future Earth records FER 010), Samson (Lightning records, GIL 553), Rox (Teenteeze records CAV 009), Praying Mantis (Jet Records JET 7026), Panza Division (Panza Tax Records, PTO 1), Alkatrazz (RCA 29), Angel Witch (Bronze, BRO 121), Angelwitch (EMI 5064). Condition VG+ overall
Lot 1174
A large Japanese bronze jardiniere, Meiji period. The exterior with multiple koi carp in relief, height 25cm, diameter 29.5cm. Maurice Jenkins (1933-2022). North Cornwall collector. Maurice was a lifetime collector and started in the 1950s. He opened a shop in Liskeard in the 1970s called Canon Hill Antiques. He visited a number of Middle Eastern countries in his lifetime including Egypt in the late 1970's when his interest in Islamic and Asian antiques began. He was a man with an eye for quality and a love of antiques, history and travel who purchased privately and at auction over the decades. Over a lifetime of purchasing privately and at auction, he created an eclectic ensemble of collections reflecting his interests. He died a few weeks before his 90th birthday and was still buying until that time. 1 x 1.5cm hole situated in lower body area.
Lot 1176
A rare Shanghai Municipal Council bronze medal, China. Inscribed to verso 'For Services Rendered, August 12 To November 12, 1937, 4.5 x 4cm. Maurice Jenkins (1933-2022). North Cornwall collector. Maurice was a lifetime collector and started in the 1950s. He opened a shop in Liskeard in the 1970s called Canon Hill Antiques. He visited a number of Middle Eastern countries in his lifetime including Egypt in the late 1970's when his interest in Islamic and Asian antiques began. He was a man with an eye for quality and a love of antiques, history and travel who purchased privately and at auction over the decades. Over a lifetime of purchasing privately and at auction, he created an eclectic ensemble of collections reflecting his interests. He died a few weeks before his 90th birthday and was still buying until that time.
Lot 1398
A Tibetan hammered and polished bronze singing bowl. .Height 6cm, diameter 13cm. Maurice Jenkins (1933-2022). North Cornwall collector. Maurice was a lifetime collector and started in the 1950s. He opened a shop in Liskeard in the 1970s called Canon Hill Antiques. He visited a number of Middle Eastern countries in his lifetime including Egypt in the late 1970's when his interest in Islamic and Asian antiques began. He was a man with an eye for quality and a love of antiques, history and travel who purchased privately and at auction over the decades. Over a lifetime of purchasing privately and at auction, he created an eclectic ensemble of collections reflecting his interests. He died a few weeks before his 90th birthday and was still buying until that time.
Lot 1401
A Japanese bronze hand mirror, 19th century. Diameter 10.8cm. Maurice Jenkins (1933-2022). North Cornwall collector. Maurice was a lifetime collector and started in the 1950s. He opened a shop in Liskeard in the 1970s called Canon Hill Antiques. He visited a number of Middle Eastern countries in his lifetime including Egypt in the late 1970's when his interest in Islamic and Asian antiques began. He was a man with an eye for quality and a love of antiques, history and travel who purchased privately and at auction over the decades. Over a lifetime of purchasing privately and at auction, he created an eclectic ensemble of collections reflecting his interests. He died a few weeks before his 90th birthday and was still buying until that time.
Lot 1402
A Japanese bronze hand mirror, 19th century. Diameter 11cm. Maurice Jenkins (1933-2022). North Cornwall collector. Maurice was a lifetime collector and started in the 1950s. He opened a shop in Liskeard in the 1970s called Canon Hill Antiques. He visited a number of Middle Eastern countries in his lifetime including Egypt in the late 1970's when his interest in Islamic and Asian antiques began. He was a man with an eye for quality and a love of antiques, history and travel who purchased privately and at auction over the decades. Over a lifetime of purchasing privately and at auction, he created an eclectic ensemble of collections reflecting his interests. He died a few weeks before his 90th birthday and was still buying until that time.
Lot 1403
A Japanese bronze hand mirror, 19th century. Diameter 11.3cm. Maurice Jenkins (1933-2022). North Cornwall collector. Maurice was a lifetime collector and started in the 1950s. He opened a shop in Liskeard in the 1970s called Canon Hill Antiques. He visited a number of Middle Eastern countries in his lifetime including Egypt in the late 1970's when his interest in Islamic and Asian antiques began. He was a man with an eye for quality and a love of antiques, history and travel who purchased privately and at auction over the decades. Over a lifetime of purchasing privately and at auction, he created an eclectic ensemble of collections reflecting his interests. He died a few weeks before his 90th birthday and was still buying until that time.
Lot 1404
A Japanese bronze hand mirror, 19th century. Diameter 12.5cm. Maurice Jenkins (1933-2022). North Cornwall collector. Maurice was a lifetime collector and started in the 1950s. He opened a shop in Liskeard in the 1970s called Canon Hill Antiques. He visited a number of Middle Eastern countries in his lifetime including Egypt in the late 1970's when his interest in Islamic and Asian antiques began. He was a man with an eye for quality and a love of antiques, history and travel who purchased privately and at auction over the decades. Over a lifetime of purchasing privately and at auction, he created an eclectic ensemble of collections reflecting his interests. He died a few weeks before his 90th birthday and was still buying until that time.
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