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Lot 120
A small collection of miscellaneous items, to include Chinese export blue and white tea bowl, the interior decorated with carp; together with four matching tea bowls, a famille verte plate, floral encrusted jewellery casket and cover etc. Blue & white tea bowl – two small chips to rim.Saucers – one with chip/firing defect to footrim and hairline crack, another with chip to rim and star crack to base.
Lot 115
A Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century, rosewood travelling jewellery or mirror box, inlaid with carved jade and ivory panels, coral 'branches' and cabochon stones in the form of plants and flowers, brass mounted corners, hinges, lock plate and carry handles, the lift lid revealing a rectangular mirror and two sets of fold out drawers, 26 by 33 by 20.5cm high when closed, 58 by 34 by 49cm high when open.
Lot 48
A collection of Chinese porcelain to include a Chien Lung (Qianlong) fruit bowl polychrome decorated with panels of figures together with famille rose fruit bowl, famille rose vase decorated plate, famille rose rectangular pen box and cover, a lotus leaf design dish decorated with panels of figures and flowers with birds and butterflies, a cylindrical famille rose teapot, two modern famille rose plates and fruit bowl together with a carved hardwood vase stand CONDITION REPORTS The Qianlong fruit bowl has numerous surface scratches and some discolouration. There is an area of loss to the rim and also a crack approx 3" long to one side. The teapot is missing its lid. The lotus leaf design dish has light surface scratches and wear to the gilt and two small chips to the rim. One of the famille-rose plates has a break and an old repair. Other items have wear to the gilt, surface scratches, discolouration, etc. There is a small chip to the edge of one of the other famille-rose plates. All items have wear and tear commensurate with age and use. See photos for more details.
Lot 10
Voyages.- Harris (John) Navigantium atque Itinerantium Bibliotheca. Or, A Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels, [edited by John Campbell], 2 vol., second edition, licence leaf, titles in red and black, 22 engraved maps (15 double-page and/or folding) and 39 portraits, plates and plans, some light foxing or browning, a few stains, vol.1 with small tear to 6A2, stain to plate of Chinese prostitute and tear to foot of map of Africa at fold, vol.2 with a few plates/maps slightly shaved at edges (map of North Pole also a little damp-stained at upper edge), plate of Siberia/Skamansky waterfall soiled and frayed at edge with slight loss to lower outer corner, contemporary blind-stamped reversed calf, rather worn and scuffed, joints broken and frayed, [Hill 775; Sabin 30483], folio, T.Woodward [& others], 1744-48.⁂ The second and best edition of this important collection of voyages including Emmanuel Bowen's map of Georgia and the first English map of New Holland (Australia). "This is the revised and enlarged version of the 1705 first edition ...[This] edition, especially prized for its maps, has been called the most complete by several authorities. Particularly valuable is the inclusion of Tasman's original map and two short articles printed on the map ...". HillAs well as important accounts of voyages the plates include a view of Macao, plans of Canton and Peking, the Pharos at Alexandria, Cortes and Moctezuma, Bering's expedition, whaling and a portrait of Sir Francis Drake.
Lot 139
A Chinese canted rectangular meat plate, decorated in underglaze blue with pagoda, trees and rockwork, elaborate border, 42cm wide, c.1770; a similar shaped circular serving plate, 28cm diam, c.1770; a similar smaller plate, 22.5cm diam, c.1770 (3) Condition Report: Large meat plates with two large chips to rim, slight hairline; Plates with hairlinesAll plates have cracks and chips, reasonable condition apart from that,see images attached thankyou
Lot 286
The Chinaman clock, exhibition quality, life size carved figure of a Chinese man, holding a willow pattern porcelain plate as the clock dial with gilt dragon hands by Walter Thornhill 144 Newbond Street, London, label verso 'The chinaman clock' from Prince of Nepals collection. Dial diameter 60.5cm height 163cm width 65cm
Lot 1329
Chinese gilt mounted rosewood quarter striking musical automaton table clock, circa 1800, the 7" silvered dial with foliate engraved centre, the surround painted with European style scenes of figures and buildings in rural landscapes, the arch with an automaton waterfall backed by a foliate engraved silvered panel, the substantial three train fusee and chain movement with later anchor escapement, quarter striking on two bells and playing a tune at the hour on a nest of eight bells with eight hammers, the back plate engraved with foliate scrolls, further engraved within a cartouche above a stylised signature, the George III style case surmounted by a single storey pagoda housing a stylised figure of Britannia, above urn finials, corner caryatids and foliate and floral mounts, the moulded base on scroll feet, 34.25" high
Lot 452
A rare Imperial Chinese eight dragon roundel robe, long pao, Daoguang, with eight five clawed dragons, four are full faced and four side facing, embroidered with gold thread surrounded by five coloured clouds and bats holding auspicious symbols, with a band of running dragons inset half way along the sleeve and the horseshoe shaped cuff and neck edgings embroidered with writhing dragon’s, lively bats and clouds, the borders are edged with a rich brocade, the robe is lined with a blue silk damask, approximately 175cm cuff to cuff x 135cm high Provenance: From a private English Family collection, acquired before 1950 when found in the trunk of a military gentleman. 清道光 绛色八团金龙纹女龙袍 拍品来源：英国私人家族收藏，上世纪五十年代前发现于英国一位军官的卡车车厢内 This robe would have been worn by an Imperial Consort or a Princess, wife to a first or second rank Prince. Compare with a similarly constructed robe at the Palace Museum, Beijing, reference ID 故00049820 The 1759 regulations depict three main patterns worn by the female Royal Courtiers during the Qing dynasty 1644-1911. A full dragon robe jifu, a full dragon waistcoat chaogua and the eight-roundel robe long pao. The long pao had a pattern variation seen with or without the lishui design along the hemline. The Imperial Empress, Consort, Princess and wives of Manchu noble men were allowed to wear the third style long pao, an eight-roundel coat. Different coloured grounds distinguished the wearers from each other. Yellow was held for the Empress and Imperial first rank consorts. The second-degree Imperial consorts wore a shade of brown, incense or golden yellow. These other colours are all one of the five Imperial 'yellows' worn at court. The Castiglioni painting 1688-1766, in the Cleveland Museum (John L Severance Fund 1969-31) depicts the Emperor Qianlong with his wife and consorts, one wearing a ‘brown-incense’ eight roundel robe painted in 1736. Wives of the first and second rank Princes also wore a shade of brown. The Huangchao liqi tushi, 1759 regulations illustrate all the ranks; an illustrated plate of the Imperial yellow long pao example is housed in the British library archives. The elegant design shows these eight roundel robes are highlighted by the symmetry and balance of eight perfectly formed celestial worlds. In this example, eight five-clawed dragons (four full faced and four side facing) are embroidered with gold thread surrounded by five coloured clouds and bats holding auspicious symbols, bestowing ‘ten thousand fold’ of good fortune upon the wearer. The side facing dragons clasp the pearl of wisdom indicating Imperial power. A band of running dragons is inset half way along the sleeve and the horseshoe shaped cuff and neck edgings are embroidered with writhing dragon’s, lively bats and clouds on a deep blue silk ground. The borders are edged with a rich brocade often seen on Imperial garments. The robe is lined with a blue silk damask woven with peonies, a symbol of feminine beauty. Most Imperial women courtiers lived their life in the northern section or inner court of the Forbidden city, once raised to the rank of consort they never left the court, it was a life-long position. They had servants and riches and access to the Imperial embroidery workshops where they would commission their wardrobe. Garments were made of the highest quality and most exquisite silk cloth. The transition of colours between the 18th and 19th century changed with the introduction of new dyes available. The colour of 'brown-incense' became more a shade of aubergine. Occasionally green dyes were used. The tailoring and dye colours clearly place this robe into the first half of 19th century, before 1840. It is originally tailored still showing the classical shape used during the 18th century. The clasping of the pearl by the side facing dragons would place this robe in the order of high royalty an Imperial consort. See the full Castiglioni painting for colour guidance. See, Book Imperial Wardrobe by Gary Dickinson and Linda Wrigglesworth, Ten Speed Press ISBN number 1-870076-07-9. and Splendours of Chinas Forbidden City, Merrell ISBN 1 858942-03-9 which show a full images of Castiglioni portrait of Qianlong and his consorts, page 165. We are grateful to Linda Wrigglesworth for her assistance in cataloguing this lot.
Lot 507
A Chinese blue and white 'Dragon' bowl, Qing Dynasty, late 18th century, the centre with a four clawed dragon, 16cm diameter; a Chinese blue and white bowl, 18th century, with six character reign mark within double circle, 15.4cm diameter and a Chinese blue and white plate, in 'Kraak' style, 18th century, 21.4cm diameter (3) Provenance: From an English Private Collection.清18世纪晚期 青花龙碗等三件 拍品来源：英国私人收藏
Lot 546
A Chinese famille rose mille fleurs plate, Guangxu mark and of the period, naturalistically enamelled with mixed flowers against a black ground, the base bearing the six-character guangxu mark in iron red, 24 cm diameter; a Chinese famille rose mille fleurs plate, Republic period, decorated with a dense floral pattern with an assortment of flower varieties on a gilt ground, apocryphal Qianlong six-character seal mark in iron red, 23.3cm diameter (2) 清光绪 墨地粉彩白花不落地盘 民国 乾隆款金地粉彩百花不落地折腰盘
Lot 447
A LARGE 19TH CENTURY ENGRAVED GILT OVAL CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH CENTER SECONDS made for the Chinese market having a moulded gilt brass case with foliate engraving inset with bowed bevelled glass panels enclosing a 2.5" porcelain Roman dial with subsidiary alarm dial and Chinese character marks fronting an eight-day striking and repeating movement on a gong mounted on the front plate and original lever escapement 19.5cm high
Lot 643
Four pieces of 19th century and later Chinese porcelain comprising a hexagonal famille rose planter painted in enamels with figures in panels, height 12.5cm (badly af), an enamelled dish decorated with two dragons amongst peonies and chrysanthemums (af) and a pair of celadon glazed plates decorated in enamels with birds and butterflies amongst flowers, both with seal marks in underglaze blue to bases (4). Additional InformationPlanter broken in numerous places with staple repairs, further chips and losses, heavy damage throughout, the dragon decorated plate also badly broken with old staple repairs, further hairlines, all generally with heavy wear throughout, some rubbing to enamel, etc.
Lot 317
AN ENGLISH DELFTWARE PLATE PROBABLY BRISTOL CIRCA 1730 of pancake profile painted in blue with a bird perched in a tree with manganese sponged leaves 22cm diameter; together with an English Delftware plate circa 1760 painted in blue with a Chinese export style jardinière of flowers 22cm diameter; a Dutch Delft plate 18th century painted in blue with flowers and a rock 22cm diameter; and a tin glazed lobed plate damaged 22.5cm diameter (4)
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