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Lot 971
SAMOA 2022 "LEGEND OF KING ARTHUR" $5 SILVER FOUR-PIECE COIN SETin the original box and capsules, no. 331/999; "King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table" bronze medal, in the original box and capsule with Certificate of Authenticity, limited no. 87495; Waterloo Napoleon bronze medal, limited no. 13.500, in the original box with Certificate of Authenticity; and another bronze coin, in the original box and capsule (4)
Lot 377
ELGIN: A GENTLEMAN'S GOLD-PLATED WRISTWATCHwith manual wind movement, the silver dial with subsidiary seconds dial, gold Arabic numerals and hands, stainless steel case back, circa 1940's, the case c.25mm, on a black leather strap; and a Dorley silver-plated gentleman's wristwatch with a manual wind movement, the bronze dial with subsidiary seconds dial, gold Arabic numerals and gold hands, circa 1940's, the case c.22mm on a black leather strap (2)
Lot 415
OMEGA SEAMASTER 300: A "BRONZE GOLD" GENTLEMAN'S WRISTWATCH with automatic movement, the black dial with bronze Arabic and baton numerals and bronze hands, with crystal sapphire case back, calibre 8912, ref. 23492412110001, the case c.41mm diameter, on a brown leather Omega strap, in original Omega box and outer box with International Warranty and Master Chronometer cards and Omega Operating Instruction booklet
Lot 1116
A CHINESE LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF AN OFFICIALProbably Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century Cast standing wearing a hat and long robes, clutching a tablet to his chest, raised on an integral rectangular base with shaped apron and bracket feet, 23cm high PROVENANCE:Property from the art critic, Terence MullalyConditionSome wear to the gilding. Loss to tip of his hat an the right side. Some wear to the base.
Lot 1144
A PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE TWO-HANDLED VASES ADAPTED AS LAMPS (6)Meiji period (1868-1912) Slender baluster form, applied with birds in flowering branches, vases 40cm high; also a pair of small bronze two-handled vases and covers with elephant mask handles, the covers surmounted by a Buddhist lion, 19cm highBoth lamps have been drilled through the base for electricity. One of the handles is loose but otherwise in overall good conditionSmall vases and covers- There is a split to the bronze around one of the bases, approx. 5cm length
Lot 1045
A BRONZE SHRINE DEPICTING UMA-MAHESHVARAHimachal Pradesh, North India, 11th/12th century The four armed figure of Shiva seated with his consort on their vehicle, Nandi, flanked by diminutive figures of Ganesha and Skanda, a further small figure in front, surrounded by a lotus halo within an elaborate arch and a raised plinth base with bracket feet, 20.5cm high. Provenance: old label for Doris Weiner Gallery New York on undersideOne of the bracket feet at the rear is lacking.Some wear consistent with age
Lot 72
A near pair of Chinese polished bronze incense burners, Qing Dynasty of ovoid tapering form, Xuande seal mark, height 15.5cm, width 13.5cm. (2)Provenance: The Michael J. Hickman Collection. Bought in Cornwall from the early 1970's to early 1980's.Each of these has many minor scratches, knocks and pits, but these are very minor. One is dented
Lot 383
A collection of five Japanese gold lacquer combs, Meiji period. Of various designs and sizes with fine quality decoration in a variety of techniques, in a hanging glazed display case, frame size 38 x 22cm, largest comb length 11.5cm. Ex lot 288. John Nicholson's 4th December 2015.From the collection of Pat Johnstone, a Cornish artist and sculptor, who also had a passion for collecting Asian antiques and especially Japanese combs, kogai and kanzashi. Her collection has been curated for over 40 years and includes items from the Miriam Slater collection. One comb has come loose revealing that they are held with blu tack. The condition appears to be superb but for some anomalous pink marking on the bottom comb. The frame is high-quality bronze
Lot 81
A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Mahakala, 18th/19th century. With six arms, his flame like tufts of hair framing his fierce visage holding various implements, hinged elephant skin cape and wearing a tiger skin skirt, on an associated carved wood base, total height 10.5cm, width 8cm, depth 4cm.The protector deity Mahakala is a wrathful form of the primordial Vajradhara, the supreme essence of all Buddhas. In his six-armed form he is also considered as a fierce and powerful manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Mahakala's fearsome appearance and the terrifying implements that he holds display his capability to cope with our persistent and unwanted negativities. Private collection of a Parisian lady (1876-1964), whence by family descent to the present South West Cornwall vendor. The condition is excellent, additional images added in natural light
Lot 334
A Chinese white metal opium pipe, signed, circa 1900. Height 7.8cm, width 2.2cm, depth 1cm; a Chinese silver spoon, length 9.2cm, 4.65 grams and a Chinese bronze Shou symbol, circa 1900, diameter 5.5cm. (3) The vendor inherited the collection from his father in 2015. The vendors father inherited the collection in the late 1950's from his Aunt Blanche Gertrude Ealand who preferred to be known as Heather and was born in 1903. She was best friends with the famous artist Dame Laura Knight and there is a well known painting showing Blanche dressed in her hunting and fishing attire and holding a shotgun. She was also the Queen of the Chelsea Arts Ball in the 1920’s.
Lot 47
A Chinese polished bronze censer on stand, Qing Dynasty. Of compressed bombe form with two handles, the base with apocryphal Xuande seal mark, on the original bronze tripod stand, censer height 8cm, width 20cm, weight approx 2700 grams, stand height 4cm, diameter 16cm, weight approx 1450 grams. (2)Provenance: The Michael J. Hickman Collection. Bought in Cornwall from the early 1970's to early 1980's.The staining by the handle may possibly be an old repair. The weight and size of both pieces are on the listing.
Lot 515
A Chinese archaic bronze model of a horse, Height 11cm, width 11cm, depth 5cm. From the collection of Pat Johnstone, a Cornish artist and sculptor, who also had a passion for collecting Asian antiques and especially Japanese combs, kogai and kanzashi. Her collection has been curated for over 40 years and includes items from the Miriam Slater collection.
Lot 84
A Chinese pale green jade Gu vase, early Qing Dynasty. Old circular collectors paper label attached to base inscribed 'XY11', with a flared rim and fluted tapering body carved with two chilong dragons in high relief, above a fluted foot rim, with ochre tones, height 13.7cm, width 5.8cm, depth 4.7cm.Gu, the archaic bronze form of beaker vases were replicated in various media during the Qing dynasty due to the Qianlong Emperor's fascination with antiquity. Private collection of a Parisian lady (1876-1964), whence by family descent to the present South West Cornwall vendor. Very small chip on leaf scroll only visible under magnifying glass
Lot 59
A pair of Chinese bronze censers, Qing Dynasty. Each with a circular tapering body, on three shaped feet, each signed with character marks on base, height 9.5cm, diameter 11.5cm. (2)Provenance: The Michael J. Hickman Collection. Bought in Cornwall from the early 1970's to early 1980's.These vessels have various defects. We have attempted to show these in the images. They include a single dent in one and two slight dents in the other. The feet have been knocked. 1.25kg
Lot 451
A Chinese bronze figure of Guanyin, 19th century. Mounted on a later plinth base, height 11.5cm; a Chinese blanc de chine model of Buddha, height 5cm, width 3.5cm, depth 4.2cm; a Chinese pottery model of Buddha, height 13.5cm, width 8cm; a copper teapot, height 5.5cm, length 12cm; a Tibetan red lacquer seal, 6.3 x 6.8cm; a cased Great Wall of China medallion; and a bamboo tea caddy, height 9.5cm, diameter 7.5cm. (7)
Lot 89
A large Japanese bronze koro, signed. The cover surmounted by a man in robes above the model of an incense burner on a rustic stand, the body decorated in relief with dragons, on five pheonix mask supports, plinth base, with character marks, height 48cm, width 23.5cm, depth 23cm.From a private West Cornwall collector.This is in good condition, although traces of soft solder suggest that ornaments may be missing from the shoulder.
Lot 381
A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze head of a Buddha, 19th century. With elongated earlobes and tightly curled hair, height 18.5cm, width 11cm, depth 10cm.From the personal collection of the late Graham Pedley who owned an antique shop in Truro, Cornwall from 1964-1983.Photos added of the item in natural light
Lot 82
A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Avalokitesvara, 18th/19th century. Standing with eight arms and eleven heads arranged in five tiers, the primary hands in namaskara mudra, standing on an oval lotus base, height 11.5cm, width 6cm, depth 4.5m.The eleven-headed Avalokiteshvara is an esoteric form of the Bodhisattva and became widely employed in tantric visualisations.According to the Karandavyuha Sutra and the Flower Garland Sutra, both compiled between the 5th and the 6th centuries AD, the eleven towering heads crowning the head of the deity represented the ten steps towards enlightenment. The fan of arms holding different attributes signified the measureless means to save all sentient souls from hell; see T.E.Neville, Eleven-Headed Avalokitesvara: Chenresigs, Kuan-Yin or Kannon Bodhisattva; its Origin and Iconography, New Delhi, 1999. Private collection of a Parisian lady (1876-1964), whence by family descent to the present South West Cornwall vendor. Excellent condition but for some rubbing of the gilt in places. Slight movement where figure is attached to base.
Lot 61
A Chinese bronze model of a turtle, 19th century. Of Longevity and Tenacity, upturned stylized head, on four web feet, its shell cast with a waving flame, height 7cm, width 14cm, depth 7.5cm.Provenance: The Michael J. Hickman Collection. Bought in Cornwall from the early 1970's to early 1980's.No coindition issues
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