The Lakonia Charm Bracelet:A 9ct. rose gold curb link charm bracelet with heart padlock clasp, suspending thirty-three 9ct. yellow and rose gold charms including many unusual examples; all being hallmarked, impressed "9c" or assessed as 9 carat gold, to include, a rose gold and white enamel life ring, a rose gold capstan wheel, an 1892 Victoria "Jubilee Head" gold half sovereign in 9ct. gold pendant mount, an 1894 South African Republic 1/2 pond gold coin to scroll top mount, a yellow gold semi-circular theatrical stage with can-can girls with articulated legs, a yellow gold and red enamel double post box with twin hinged doors, a yellow gold street gas light with hinged cover to base, a yellow gold and enamel three tier wedding cake, the hinged base opening to reveal the sleeping honeymoon couple, a yellow gold Viking long ship, a yellow gold and enamel bull and metador, he with articulated waist and arms, a yellow gold pierced and engraved opening fan, a yellow gold bicycle with articulated pedals and wheels, a yellow gold London double-decker bus, a pair of yellow gold articulated scissors, a yellow gold piglet, a yellow gold articulated fish, a yellow gold telephone box with pierced windows and opening door, together with more usual examples; a barrel, a crusifix, an oil lamp, a bucket, a violin et al... Also three loose charms; a yellow gold and enamel Imperial State Crown, a Chinese boat and Chinese circular miniature pendant relief cast with character mark to either side. (chain, thirty-six charms and padlock clasp total gross weight 107.1g).Provenance: Sold by Pauline Moore. Pauline Moore was a twenty year old model when she wore the bracelet aboard the Greek ship Lakonia as it set sail from Southampton on December 19th 1963 on an eleven day Christmas cruise. Four days into the voyage disaster struck as fire broke out with the Lakonia seven hours of Madeira. Some 128 of 646 passengers and 376 crew on board were to lose their lives. Pauline Moore was lowered in a lifeboat and eventually rescued by a British cargo ship The Montcalm seven hours later. .
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An early 20th century Chinese hardwood jardinière stand, of circular form, the fret carved frieze with floral decoration, on scroll supports, dia. 27cm (with losses); together with two other Chinese jardinière stands (3)CONDITION:Solid top example, moulding to top loose modest age/handling wear.Largest example: some fret carving missing, one leg loose, age wear.Small example: stamped China verso, warped, otherwise no faults
Chinese 20th Century erotic screen printed silk scroll with a cream silk border, 19.5cm x 198cmCONDITION REPORT:Condition is pretty good. Descriptive label on reverse of one end is half torn off. Some folding to reverse of scroll paper.Some staining to the material at the same area as the ton label, which slightly comes through to front area.
Chinese scroll painting depicting a cat chasing butterflies amongst flowers, foliage and rockwork, with calligraphy and two red seal marks, image size 137cm x 49cm,. Hanging pole detached.Creases and some tears but the tears do not affect the image. Staining and some discolouration throughout.
Royal Worcester vase of cylinder form (shape G42) with reticulated top on four scroll feet, printed and coloured with Chinese scenes. Worcester mark and Registered Number 612810612810, for 1911. 14cm. Loss of colour to pierced rim approx 0.5cm area, probably happened on firing, light surface wear, no chips, cracks or restoration.
Selection of late 19th / early 20th century Chinese silver - including card tray with scroll border, on three ball feet, pair circular dishes with inset coins, card case with engine-turned bird and floral decoration, dragon mounted pill box and a single napkin with applied dragon decoration. All marked - WH90 (Wang Hing), with Chinese character marks. All at approximately 16ozs, card tray 19cm across (6)
A Chinese carved hardwood throne chair, early 20th CenturyThe shaped back carved with an openwork fiery dragon above a panel similarly carved and flanked by two armrests, both terminating in a carved dragon mask above a serpentine board seat and a conforming carved frieze, raised upon dragon mask carved front legs with scroll toes and plain outswept rear legs, 116cm high.
A group of Chinese embroideries and scrolls, comprising a scroll painting 'Flowers & Bird', by Siu Ching Mau, Hong Kong, 66 by 22cm, 90 by 28cm overall, a pair of embroidered scrolls on bamboo, each depicting a pair of birds and a flower, each 100 by 26cm, a painting on fabric of a bird on a flowering branch, mounted, glazed and framed, 28 by 22cm, an embroidery panel of a lady, 26 by 10cm, glazed and framed, 34 by 18.5cm, and two embroidered panels of birds, one with pink ground, 21 by 29.5cm, the other with black ground, 22.5 by 23.5cm. (7)
An early 20th century Chinese Export white metal filigree, foliate scroll and floral motifs decorated chatelaine, the central section suspending two carp, the main section suspending five various implements, one bearing character mark, length 44cm including wheat link chain and suspension ring, approx 1.8ozt.Additional InformationGenerally in good condition apart from some small misshapen areas mainly to the flower vase shaped lower section (filigree work is squashed to both sides), residues of cleaning products, minor surface tarnish.
A 19th century Chinese carved hardwood low opium table, the cleated top over a convex frieze and pierced fruit and foliate scroll apron, raised on cabriole style legs with ball and claw feet, 31¼ x 17¾in. (79.5 x 45cm.), 11in. (28cm.) high. , *Condition: VG colour and patina. A few small pale water and ring marks to one end and one edge of top. No damage, losses or repairs to pierced apron or legs.
A 19th century Chinese Canton carved ivory brush pot, the slightly carved cylindrical pot deeply carved with an extensive garden scene with pagodas, other buildings, a horse and numerous figures, below a beaded and toothed border, the base with carved pierced foliate scroll and floral decoration, 7 5/8in. (19.3cm.) high, split to base., *Condition: Vertical shrinkage split to pierced base section. No other damage or faults.
A Chinese carved ivory figure of a scholar, 19th / early 20th century, the bearded, seated figure in robes, holding a loosely furled scroll with calligraphy, incised seal mark to base, 6in. (15.25cm.) high., *Condition: Rich caramel colour, patination and gloss shine to ivory from handling on the back and sides of figure. Natural cracks throughout. No damage - chips or later cracks.
A collection of Asian ceramics, comprising an Imari vase, floral and grotesque decoration, 15 cm high; a baluster ginger jar and cover, gilt scroll decoration on terracotta ground, character marks to base, 18 cm high; a Chinese blue and white ginger jar (missing cover), naturalistic decoration, with Kangxi mark to base, 10 cm high; an earthenware candlestick in the form of a fo dog; a porcelain model of a beggar; and two pin dishes
A large carved wood figural study, possibly depicting Lao Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher and writer.Lacquered layers and polychrome over wood. Depicted seated on an ornate four-footed base with gilt decoration to base columns, and holding a red scroll, possibly the Tao Te Ching, one of the primary texts for Taoism. Red, brown, and overall gilt. Missing finger on exposed right hand. Issued: Ming Dynasty (c. 14th century)Dimensions: 13.5"W x 19"HCountry of Origin: China Condition: Age related wear.
Naturalistic motifs with superb calligraphy and lettering.Profuse calligraphy with Chinese lettering, and naturalistic motifs. Anchor rollers. 1. Cream paper. Two Chinese scholars on a mountainside, with birds and flora. Black decorative anchor ends. 2. Cream linen paper. Three Chinese scholars on a mountainside, with birds and flora. In the composition of a hanging scroll, the foreground is usually at the bottom of the scroll while the middle and far distances are at the middle and top respectively. Issued: 19th centuryDimensions: 69"L (longest)Country of Origin: China Condition: Age related wear.
A LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE PANEL BRACELET, comprising four filigree panels depicting stylised birds and animals, spaced by scroll decorated vacant settings, the clasp stamped '18' and signed 'CK', (some elements deficient/detached), in a fitted ivory case of hinged rectangular form, the cover carved with figural panels, bracelet length 19.5cm
A CHINESE SILVER PRESENTATION LOBED VASE decorated with panels of figures, dragons, birds and foliage, with shield medallion inscribed GJC 1870-1919 and on three dragon scroll legs, stamped WH for Wang Hing, 708gms, 22.5cm high Condition Report:minor dents to inner well. the dragons collar flame is lacking to one side and a single flame is lacking to one.
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE CHARGER painted with cockerels amongst foliage and blue rockwork within a spearhead border (large repairs), Qianlong, 37cm diameter, a pair of Imari shell shaped dishes painted with aquatic foliage within a gilt scroll border, signed, 16cm wide and a pair of Chinese Imari teabowls and saucers with foliage (7) Condition Report: Available upon request

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