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Lot 500
A 19th Century Continental gilt bronze urn or lamp stand, the pierced Greek key style galleried top enclosing a Sienna marble circular panel on reeded column supports, united by a pierced floral and foliate medallion decorated undertier with tin dish to the centre, raised on foliate decorated eagle claw and ball feet, top 28 cm diameter (overall width 43 cm) x 78 cm high CONDITION REPORTS The top is loose on one of the supports - appears to be lacking a screw. Also is slightly misshapen along the top edge. The sienna marble has had several repairs and is heavily scratched. Lacquer is missing / rubbed throughout. Remains of cleaning fluid residue evident throughout. Cracks / splitting to the metal columns. Wear to the gilding. Knocks, bumps, etc. Has had heavy wear and tear conducive with age and use. See images for further detail.
Lot 664
A Chinese bronze and champleve censer, 18th/19th century. Height 5.5cm, diameter 25.5cm.From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s.Three areas where the decoration has been lost to the base, likely where it has been held within a stand previously. One other 3.5cm to the underside of the lip. Please view extra images on our website www.davidlay.co.uk
Lot 64
A Chinese bronze silver wire inlaid vase, 19th century. with applied fo dog mask handles, signed, height 15.5cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.See images. Each handle is loose with traces of epoxy adhesive, much silver inlay is missing
Lot 62
A Chinese bronze candle holder, 19th century. With an entwined dragon in high relief, height 23cm, width 6.5cm, a Chinese bronze ding, 19th century, height 12.5cm, width 6cm, two Chinese bronze bud vases, height 17.7cm, a Chinese archaic style vessel, height 19cm, a pair of Chinese metal dragon decorated photo frames, 15cm square, a tumbler and cigar box. (9)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.
Lot 149
A Chinese bronze censer, Ming Dynasty, (1368-1644) Of archaic form, with dragon handles and fluted body, height 7.5cm, width 16.5cm, diameter 11.3cm.From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s.This is in good used condition with no cracks or chips. 670 grams in weight. Please view extra images.https://www.davidlay.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-149---a-chinese-bronze-censer-ming-dynasty-1368-1644/?lot=107996&so=0&st=149&sto=0&au=215&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&pp=24&pn=1&g=1
Lot 60
A Chinese bronze and silver wire inlaid censer, 18th/19th century. With applied elephant mask handles and shou symbols on three tapering legs, two character marks, height 9.5cm, diameter 11.5cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.
Lot 19
A Chinese polished bronze vase, Qing Dynasty. Decorated with a dragon and cloud scrolls, the lobed body on circular platform base, seal mark, height 31cm, width 19.5cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.No dents or dings. Surface marks from when the piece was created.
Lot 250
A Chinese bronze vase, 19th century, with six character Ming mark. Height 8.5cm, four other chinese vases and a polished bronze model of buddha. (6)From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s. Darker bronze vase with split in the neck. Please see additional images.
Lot 646
A pair of Chinese bronze pricket candlesticks, 19th century, The shaped back with a roundel enclosing character marks,on a bobbin stem and circular plinth base, height 80.5cm.From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s.one reflector is detached.www.davidlay.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-646---a-pair-of-chinese-bronze-pricket-candlesticks-19th-century/?lot=112013&so=0&st=646&sto=0&au=215&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&pp=24&pn=1&g=1
Lot 18
A Chinese polished bronze censer, 19th century. With Xuande six character mark, dragon form handles, circular bombe body and three tapering feet, height 19cm, width 24cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.In good, used condition with signs of use to the interior. Loss of extruding decoration to one side. No visible dings or dents or loss of shape from when it was created. The item weighs 3810g. Please view extra images.
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