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A large Chinese painted scroll, early 20th century. Depicting koi carp and seaweed, 247 x 83cm, image size 132 x 65cm.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.

A Chinese celadon vase, 19th century. Height 35cm, width 16.5cm, a Chinese famille rose vase, 20th century, with four character mark, height 19cm, another Chinese famille rose vase, with calligraphy, 20th century, height 36.5cm, two Chinese ginger jars and a Japanese square form enamelled porcelain vase, 20th century. (6)The celadon vase and calligraphy vase each have damage to the top. The Japanese square for vase has damage to footrim.

A Chinese famille rose porcelain teapot, 18th/19th century. Painted with figures playing musical instruments, height 10cm, width 19cm and a Chinese export blue and white teapot, 18th century. (2)

A large Chinese painted scroll, early 20th century. Depicting a seated dignitary, 212 x 79cm, image size 107 x 60cm.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.The background paper has been torn at each end. The work itself is undamaged and unrepaired but does have some creasing, foxing and browning caused by the mounting paper 

A Chinese famille rose porcelain teapot, mid 18th century. Of Meissen shape form, height 9.5cm, length 17.5cm, diameter 9cm and a Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl, height 4cm, diameter 8.5cm. (2)3/4cm chip to the rim of the bowl. Larger chip to the edge of the teapot and a restored crack to the handle.

A Chinese cigarette advertising calendar, early 20th century. Comprising of four pages and decorated with river and landscape scenes, 36 x 46cm, unframed. 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.The front page foxed and discoloured with stains. All have creased corners. Slight tearing to the edges.

A Chinese cigarette advertising calendar, early 20th century. 'Printed at the Commercial Press', 82 x 58cm.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.Very torn and creased.

A Chinese advertising calendar, early 20th century. Entitled 'THE VENUS FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED', coloured and decorated with a river scene, rolled with severe fold line, 61 x 91cm, unframed. 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.A heavy crease with tears down the left hand side. Creased throughout with paper discolouration. Small edge tears.

A Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain plate, 19th century. Diameter 20.5cm, a Japanese porcelain tea bowl, 19th century, height 3.2cm, diameter 6.5cm, a Chinese dish, figure and bronze bowl (5)

A Chinese cigarette advertising calendar, early 20th century. Entitled 'New Year's Eve Congratulations, Cao Yin and Qin Yong', coloured and depicting a flower girl, 106 x 38cm.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.Creases but generally good.

A Chinese blue and white porcelain stem cup, 20th century. Height 9.5cm, diameter 9.8cm.Excellent condition without restoration

A Chinese cigarette advertising calendar, early 20th century. Entitled 'New Year's Eve Congratulations, BAT Limited company', coloured and decorated with a girl seated on a window sill,105 x 38cm.Footnote: These types of calendars were commissioned by BAT and given to their customers as a form of advertising for their cigarette brands after they had purchased a certain number of cigarettes.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.Heavy creases. Foxing on the calendar.

Six Asian sale auction catalogues. Including 'Sothebys 1969 Catalogue of Chinese Snuff Bottles', 'Sothebys The Malcolm Collection 1977', 'Sothebys Important Chinese Porcelain 1974', 'Important Oriental Ceramic Society 1983-1984' and two 'S. Marchant & Son Recent Acquisitions Catalogues dated 2002 and 2004'. (11)No condition issues

A selection of various Chinese porcelain, 18th century. To include three blue and white export plates, diameter 22cm, three cups and five saucers. (11)

A pair of Chinese blue and white cylindrical vases, late 19th century,. Height 15cm, diameter 7.5cm, a small Japanese crackle glazed jar and cover, signed, height 7cm and a Chinese porcelain plate, 20th century, diameter 25cm and three other items. (7)See extra images.

A Chinese export blue and white porcelain bowl, Qianlong period. Height 12.5cm, width 25cm, depth 24cm.Heavily scratched to the interior and with yellow body discolouration. An area of missing glaze in the centre. Glaze pitting throughout. See images in www.davidlay.co.uk 

A Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl, 18th century. The cartouches enclosing hunting scenes, height 10cm, diameter 23cm.There is a hairline crack running from the rim to the well of the bowl. Wear to the interior enamel decoration. The exterior has some wear to the gilding and some scratches to enamel. Pitted glaze marks.

A near pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain plates, 18th century. Decorated with precious objects and foliage, diameter 32cm. (2)

A Chinese Canton vase, 19th century. Height 23cm, width width 11cm, a Chinese celadon plate, 19th century, diameter 18.5cm and a Chinese export blue and white porcelain tankard, 18th century, with detached dragon form handle, height 13.3cm, diameter 11cm. (3)Handle of tankard broken off. Chips beneath top rim of vase.

A Chinese famille verte porcelain comport, 19th century. With painted enamel decoration of peaches and leaves to the interior, the exterior of the bowl with flowering trees, height 10.5cm, diameter 20cm.From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s.one area of damage and repair on top rim with hairline running from this area.

A Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl, 18th century. With a floral decorated garden landscape, height 9.2cm, diameter 20.5cm.No chips or cracks. Firing flaw marks to the base of the bowl (photo added)

A Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, 20th century. Decorated with flowering trees and cockerels, height 34.5cm, width 18.5cm.

A Chinese porcelain saucer dish, 18th/19th century. Painted with deer in a mountainous landscape, diameter 11.5cm.good condition, chip on edge, shown in picture.

A Chinese doucai porcelain bowl, Daoguang seal mark. The interior decorated with birds and foliage, the exterior with a blue and white band of dragons chasing the flaming birds, the body with birds and foliage, height 7.5cm, diameter 16cm..This bowl is in excellent unrestored condition

A Chinese poster, 'Tule Kuai', early 20th century. Inscribed 'Industry company Xingzheng sixty-nine hundred households wheat circle Yinghai three', 79 x 55cm.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.There is a crease just above the dogs head running through to the edge. The colours are good with no fading. Paper slightly discoloured but no obvious foxing. Some edge of paper minor tears and creases. The margins are intact and it has not been cut down. This is a chromolithograph.

A Chinese coloured poster, early 20th century. Publishing Company, Yiyuan Street, Pingsheng Road, Masanhai Road, Reproduced without copyright, Xingzheng circle family Mai Haihai', 77 x 53cm.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.Some creases and minor edge tears.

A Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, late 19th century. With figures on horseback in a landscape, four character Kangxi mark, height 12.5cm, diameter 11cm.Chips on top rim and base rim

A Chinese coloured poster of West Lake, Hangzhou, early 20th century. Part of the long inscription reads 'The North of the Jinmen of Hong Kong passes through the new market, along the Qiantang Gate, passes through the Gelan of the Zhaoqing Temple, enters the Yuefen, enters Lingzhu, and ends of the North Peak. However, the scenery of lakes and mountains in the past and the present is unique, and the scenic spots and famous areas are changing from day to day. The company spares no effort to take a huge photo of the current scenery. It is made and published in weekly editions for the sake of all friends and new horizons. It is published by Zhengxing Art Studio in Maijiayuan, Shanghai Concession'. 54 x 79.5cm.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.This poster is unframed and rolled. There is one crease running from top to bottom.  Some other creases to the poster plate, but doesn't detract too much. Small edge of paper creases and very minute tears. Some faint paper discolouration.

A Chinese famille rose porcelain brush pot, 20th century. Four-character red mark, with figures at a table in a garden, verse and red seal, height 14cm, diameter 8cm.

(Yuefenpai) Early 20th century Chinese posters. Three colour posters in the style of Yuefenpai (calendar/advertising posters), early 20th century, rolled, small amount of soiling to margins, printed in China, approx 77cm x 55cm. (3)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.

A Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, 20th century. With Qianlong seal mark in blue, height 24.5cm, diameter 12cm.Generally excellent unrestored condition. Some glaze pits to the rim and a few to the body. Please see extra images online.

A pair of Chinese porcelain dishes, Guangxu mark. With painted and enamelled decoration, the central roundel enclosing a gilt decorated dragon, the border with dragons and foliage, six character Guangxu mark, diameter 13.5cm. (2)Excellent condition, no chips or restoration.

A Chinese porcelain double gourd vase, 18th/19th century. Height 17.5cm, diameter 7.5cm. Tiny nibbles on top rim otherwise good

A Chinese celadon glazed porcelain vase, 20th century. six character marks in blue, height 21cm, diameter 8cm.

A Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl, Daoguang seal mark. Height 9cm, diameter 16cm.

A Chinese coloured poster, early 20th century. Entitled 'Fresh Flowers', 79 x 55cm.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.

A Chinese coloured lithograph scroll, 20th century, Depicting Chen Lanzhou landscape, 151 x 35cm. 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.

(Yuefenpai) Early 20th century Chinese posters. Three colour posters in the style of Yuefenpai (Calendar posters), early 20th century, rolled, small amount of soiling to margins, printed in China, approx 77cm x 55cm. (3)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.

(Yuefenpai) Early 20th century Chinese posters. Three colour posters in the style of Yuefenpai (Calendar posters), early 20th century, rolled, small amount of soiling to margins, printed in China, approx 77cm x 55cm. (3)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.

(Yuefenpai) Early 20th century Chinese posters. Three colour posters in the style of Yuefenpai (Calendar/advertising posters), early 20th century, rolled, small amount of soiling to margins, printed in China, approx 77cm x 55cm. (3)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.

A Chinese famille rose porcelain dish. The seated female figure with two children and precious objects, height 4.2cm, diameter 22.3cm. There are many scratches on the red underside.

(Yuefenpai) Early 20th century Chinese posters. Three colour posters in the style of Yuefenpai (calendar/advertising posters), early 20th century, rolled, small amount of soiling to margins, printed in China, approx 77cm x 55cm. (3)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.

(Yuefenpai) Early 20th century Chinese posters. Three colour posters in the style of Yuefenpai (calendar/advertising posters), early 20th century, rolled, small amount of soiling to margins, printed in China, approx 77cm x 55cm. (3)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.These three are in original unrestored condition with some foxing but no tears and no restoration

A Chinese famille verte ginger jar, 20th century. Height 15.5cm, width 12cm and a Chinese famille verte porcelain plate, diameter 26.5cm. (2)No condition issues

A Chinese porcelain baluster vase, 19th century. With Kangxi six character mark and decorated with bats and trees, height 30cm, width 10.5cm.chip on the top rim. Old repair on foot rim

A pair of Chinese porcelain octagonal cups and saucers,18th century. Height of cup 3.7cm, width of saucer 10.5cm and a Chinese blue and white small dish, 18th century. (5)

A Chinese porcelain vase, 20th century. Height 13cm, width 10.5cm, a Chinese millifleur bowl, 20th century, height 6cm, diameter 11cm, a Chinese cloisonne dish, 19th century, diameter 9.5cm and a Japanese blue and white plate, with Chinese Ming Dynasty marks, diameter 21cm. (4)The blue and white plate has one small crack to an edge (photo added) and the cloisonne dish has one small pit mark to the enamel (photo added)

A pair of Chinese blue and iron red porcelain vases, 19th century. Decorated with dragons and clouds, artemisia leaf mark, height 15.5cm, width 8.5cm. (2)One has a small chip to the inside of the foot. The other vase is good. Both with some minor glaze pitting. Image of chip uploaded online.

A selection of 18th century Chinese porcelain items. To include a large famille rose export bowl, height 11cm, diameter 27cm. (9)

A pair of Chinese porcelain temple jars, late 19th century. Each with four character Kangxi mark, height 27cm, width 16cm. (2)

A collection of Chinese shoes. Together with a hat, clothes and a knife. (qty)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.

A Chinese famille noire porcelain snuff bottle, early 20th century. Height 6.8cm, width 3.5cm and a 19th century Chinese carved wood stand, height 2.5cm, width 6.5cm, depth 4.5cm. (2)The neck of the bottle has been broken off and re-stuck. There is a hairline crack on the rim. The black glaze is quite scratched.

A Chinese celadon glazed porcelain vase, 20th century. Height 29.5cm, width 13cm.No damage

A Chinese Wucai porcelain bowl, late 19th/early 20th century. Height 4.3cm, diameter 13cm.Small chip on top rim and 3cm hairline running beneath the chip. Extra images now on our website www.davidlay.co.uk

A Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain mug, 19th century. Height 13cm, diameter 9.5cm.

A Chinese bronze model of Buddha, late 19th century. With a wooden stand, height 7.5cm, width 6cm, depth 4.5cm, a bronzed metal Buddha, height 4.5cm width 4cm, a Chinese stone model of Guanyin, height 11.5cm and a Japanese Imari porcelain circular box and cover, height 6.5cm, diameter 13cm. (4)

Two Chinese oil paintings, signed K. Hayashi and Gasen. Each 49.5 x 34cm. (2)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.

Five Chinese hanging scrolls, early 20th century. Including two calligraphy scrolls, largest 110 x 35cm. (5)More photos added, please see our website.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.

A Chinese painted hanging scroll, signed, early-mid 20th century. With birds and floral sprays, length 150cm, width 45cm, image length 66.5cm, width 35cm.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.

Eight Chinese black and white hanging scrolls, early 20th century. approx 96 x 27cm. (8)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.Please view the high-resolution images