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A Chinese silver cigarette case, c1930, engraved with bamboo and initials, 11.5cm l, marked H C and SILVER, 4ozs 3dwts Good condition

A Chinese silver tea service, c1910, the teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl, each of hexagonal shape and decorated in repousse with scenes alternating with dragons and bamboo beneath beaded rim, initialled JW and a tray engraved with dragons in plain cavetto, the flat border chased with prunus, on ball feet, inscribed Presented to John Willis I. M. Customs by the Ningpo Cummunity [sic] and Shipping after 27 years service September 1910, tray 28.5cm diam, tea service marked H C and in Chinese, tray marked C H and in Chinese and a pair of sugar bows, 58ozs 11dwts (6) Good condition except sugar bows, which are broken in two

A Chinese plum glazed terracotta wine pot and cover and four cups, 20th c, with silver dragon decoration, the wine pot with two brass handles, 12cm h including handles, seal mark, silk covered box Good condition

Chinese silver rectangular photograph frame, bearing marks, 10.25ins x 8.25ins

Chinese silver necklace, pair of Chinese silver drop earrings, together with a quantity of various costume jewellery

*CARVED 10 CARAT GOLD VINTAGE / ANTIQUE CHINESE JADEITE STONE RING M WL186 / LARGE VICTORIAN 10 CARAT GOLD SET 3 SUBSTANTIAL AMETHYSTS BROOCH 11.8G XWL349 / BEAUTIFUL PAIR HALLMARKED 9 CARAT GOLD PEARL & DIAMOND DROP EARRINGS JE116 / GEORGIAN TESTED 15 CT ROSE GOLD AND SILVER TURQUOISE SET TALL DOME RING N XWL251 / AVON GOLD BROOCH / APPROX RESALE VALUE: £655

A silver pendant. With Chinese dragon and symbol for long life on reverse (26.98g).

A quantity of small silver or white metal items including a long handled server spoon, Chinese pepperette, pair of Victorian pepperettes, Victorian silver paten, 19th century toddy ladle by Taylor & Perry, folding comb, etc.

Assorted mainly silver and white metal jewellery, including vesta case, a Chinese white metal salt, a white metal propelling pencil modelled as a pig, two fob watches and a wrist watch, bracelet chains, a plated guitar brooch, etc.

Chinese Silver Farmer & Cart Decorative Figure

FAN HO (CHINESE 1937-2016)On the Stage of Life,1954gelatin silver printfull sheet measuring 25 x 49 cm (9 7/8 x 19 1/4 in.)titled and numbered 2 on one photographer's credit stamp, titled and numbered 3 on another; with two exhibition stamps; signed, dated 1955 and titled in another hand, with further technical notations in a third hand on versoPROVENANCEMB Gallery, Palo AltoAcquired at the above by the present owners in 2007.(Copy of invoice available upon request)LITERATUREFan Ho: Hong Kong Yesterday (Palo Alto: MB Editions, Modernbook Editions Publishers, 2007), Second Edition, p. 59 (illustrated)Richard Pitnick, "Fan Ho", Black & White Magazine, no. 53, September 2007, pp. 22-23 (illustrated)LOT NOTESFan Ho is known for his very carefully composed photographs, combining a background of geometrical constructions, pattern and light. Using backlight Ho was able to create a dramatic atmosphere for each photograph. Photographing primarily the people of Hong Kong locations included streets, alleys, markets and the sea. Ho’s photographic work does not focus on the city’s buildings or monuments, rather the coolies, vendors, hawkers who sell fruits and vegetables, children playing in the street, people running errands. Capturing the common hardship and resilience of the citizens. Fan Ho’s large body of work won him close to 300 awards both locally and internationally, presenting his photographs in salons. Fan Ho is a Fellow of the Photographic Society and the Royal Society of Arts in England, and an Honorary Member of the Photographic societies of Singapore, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, France, Italy and Belgium. He most recently won a "Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2nd Global Chinese International Photography Award, China, 2015" by the Chinese Photographic Society (Guangzhou). The present lot is a prime example of Fan Ho’s prolific career and accomplished body of work.

FAN HO (CHINESE 1937-2016)Construction,1957gelatin silver printfull sheet measuring 24 x 49 cm (9 1/2 x 19 1/4 in.)framed dimensions: 54 x 65 cm (21 1/4 x 25 5/8 in.) [plexiglass]titled on photographer's credit stamp; signed and titled in another hand, numbered 15/1 in blue pencil, with Rochester International Salon, 1965 award notation in a third hand on versoPROVENANCEMB Gallery, Palo AltoAcquired at the above by the present owners in 2007. (Copy of invoice available upon request)LITERATUREFan Ho: Hong Kong Yesterday (Palo Alto: MB Editions, Modernbook Editions Publishers, 2007), Second Edition, p. 19 (illustrated)Richard Pitnick, "Fan Ho", Black & White Magazine, no. 53, September 2007, pp. 22-23 (illustrated)LOT NOTESFan Ho is known for his very carefully composed photographs, combining a background of geometrical constructions, pattern and light. Using backlight Ho was able to create a dramatic atmosphere for each photograph. Photographing primarily the people of Hong Kong locations included streets, alleys, markets and the sea. Ho’s photographic work does not focus on the city’s buildings or monuments, rather the coolies, vendors, hawkers who sell fruits and vegetables, children playing in the street, people running errands. Capturing the common hardship and resilience of the citizens. Fan Ho’s large body of work won him close to 300 awards both locally and internationally, presenting his photographs in salons. Fan Ho is a Fellow of the Photographic Society and the Royal Society of Arts in England, and an Honorary Member of the Photographic societies of Singapore, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, France, Italy and Belgium. He most recently won a "Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2nd Global Chinese International Photography Award, China, 2015" by the Chinese Photographic Society (Guangzhou). The present lot is a prime example of Fan Ho’s prolific career and accomplished body of work.

Chinese snuff bottle in coral and turquoise silver - Weight: 50 g - Region: Chine - Sizes: H=65mm L=55mm - Condition: at first sight - good condition - no restoration - no repair

Rare pair of Qing period Chinese silver seals surmounted by Fo dogs - Weight: 390 g - Region: Chine - Sizes: 1 sceau= H=65mm L=25mm - Condition: at first sight - good condition - no restoration - no repair

A quantity of silver including a pair of sugar nips with Chinese character mark, handwritten label inscribed Wang Hing & Co. Silver, the pincers with scrolling leaf and vine decoration to stem (13cm) and five cocktail sticks with rooster finials, marked sterling silver, three hallmarked pickle forks with mother of pearl finials, Sheffield butter knife, Birmingham spoon and two Epns spoons with Bowler to handle (a lot)

A Doulton Lambeth silver rimmed harvest jug, a Chinese blue and white ginger jar lacking cover a/f, a flatback figural comport, 333 and maker stamp to base, 22cm high (3)

A Chinese silver cream jug with dragon design to main body, character mark to base, weight approx 200g

Miscellaneous silver and silver plate, including a boxed set of silver and enamel flower coffee spoons, boxed set of coffee spoons in the form of maple leaves, boxed set of mother of pearl fruit knives and forks, boxed set of blue handled butter knives, boxed set of twelve good quality silver-plated teaspoons and nips, boxed set of silver plated teaspoons and a caddy spoon and a boxed set of sterling Chinese silver and jade finial spoons. 

Quantity of silver and white metal items, comprising a Victorian pepper caster (pepperette), London 1883, three Chinese white metal figures, Georgian tablespoon (marks rubbed) and dessert spoon, and a cast napkin ring, (7)

Two Chinese silver coins

A 17" lapis lazuli and enamelled Chinese beaded necklace with silver tone magnetic barrel clasp. Retired jewellery makers stock.

A Chinese silver mounted carved white jade brooch in the form of a butterfly and one other Chinese jade circular pendant (2)

A pair of Chinese cloisonne enamelled tapered vases with blue and silver floral decoration, 9½" high

A set of six Chinese silver cocktail forks with Chinese character decoration

A pair of Chinese enamel and silver birds, resting upon a gemstone and glass tree, mounted with pale and deep green fruit and leaves, coral red glass buds, rectangular base, 15cm high; others larger glass (3)

Silver & Jewellery - a pair of enamelled silver napkin ring, L R B Lodge, No 1962 jubilee, Ladies Festival; another SS Atlantic; enamelled Chinese globular scent bottle, signed; 9ct gold diamond accented heart pendant, stamped 375, silver charm bracelet etc

A Chinese gilt metal and silver filigree cloisonné enamel figure, as a Phoenix, wings and tail erect, set with two turquoise cabochons to tail, 12cm high, 23cm long, oval plinth base.

A Chinese cloisonné and silver filigree model, as two birds and a butterfly resting on a branch, coral and turquoise detailing, 20.5cm high, 20cm long.

A CHINESE SILVER RECTANGULAR SILVER CIGARETTE BOX HE SHENG, EARLY 20TH CENTURY Embossed with bamboo, the cover engraved E.C.B. within an oval reserve 16cm (6 1/4in) long With a cedar liner Condition Report: Marks clear Engraving rubbed Hinge good Cover sits well Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer

A CHINESE SILVER COLOURED SWING HANDLED ICE BUCKET LEE YEE HING, CIRCA 1920 With a swing loop handle, engraved with bamboo decoration to a hammered ground, a circular vacant reserve and on three bun feet 14cm (5 1/2in) high

A SMALL COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY To include a matched pair of 9 carat gold oval panelled cufflinks, engraved with initials, London 1921 and 1939, with belcher link connectors; together with a pair of silver coloured pierced panel cufflinks, with Chinese characters, and bamboo shaped back terminals, belcher link connectors; and a pair of oval panel ear studs Gross weight: 21.8 grams Condition Report: Gold items 14.7 grams gross All items have wear commensurate with age and use, the studs may have originally been cufflinks Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A COLLECTION OF SILVER COLOURED JEWELLERY AND OTHER ITEMS To include a Chinese silver coloured belt buckle with Chinese character for happiness and good luck, to a woven black cord belt, maker's mark IM; together with a silver coloured turquoise and coral set hinged bangle, unmarked; a silver coloured striated baton necklace with gilt beads between, suspending an ancient style coin pendant, together with a pair of similar ear pendants; a pair of jadeite cloak clips, in gilt silver coloured settings; together with further items Gross weight: 690 grams This lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. The import of lots that are subject to CITES regulations are banned in certain countries. Please check your country's import regulations before bidding. For further details on CITES regulations, click here: www.gov.uk/guidance/cites-imports-and-exports. Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot, it is as found Condition Report Disclaimer

A Wang Hing 19th century Chinese export three-piece silver dressing table set, comprising two brushes and a mirror (mirror cracked)

A Chinese silver tea caddy of bulbous form, cast decoration of chrysanthemums, impressed marks to base and maker’s marks for HO, height 14.5cm, approx weight 7.5ozt/234g.Additional InformationLight minor knocks and scuffs, the internal  rim which the cover holds with large bend and creases, the cover with splitting and polish holes.

HENRY MATTHEWS; an Edward VII hallmarked silver mounted jewellery box, the oval cover with repoussé decoration of Reynold's angels, Birmingham 1906, together with a hallmarked silver bonbon dish, a cut glass dressing table with hallmarked silver cover and a silver and enamel mounted brush, also a Chinese opium pipe (5).

A folder of mixed Chinese coins and medals. (These coins do not appear to be silver)

Silver cream jug and a sugar basin, on ball feet, marks for RP, London, together with a collection of silver plate, to comprise a chamber stick, probably Sheffield plate, 19th century, two spoons, a lighter, a bottle coaster, a pierced twin handle basket, and two swing handle bread baskets, together with a Chinese hardwood stand (Qty)

Six small Chinese silver tots, stamped Wang Hing 90, 4cm high.

A Chinese export novelty silver cruet set,early 20th century, maker SW, in the form of a sedan chair with two bearers on wheels22cm wide together with a similar sedan chair,maker HM,12cm wide 7.8oztCondition ReportHeavy surface wear, tarnshing and scuffs throughout.

TWO SIMILAR 20TH CENTURY CHINESE DISHES. each inset with a Yuan Shikai "dollar" and engraved with bamboo on a hammered ground, each stamped with a device mark and "NANKING", together with a base metal Chinese table lamp; the dishes 3.5" (9cm) diameter; 4oz weighable silver (3). **BP: 22.5% (inc VAT) + Lot Fee of £8

A LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE BOX AND COVER. squat cylindrical form, with a chamfered panel of agate mounted on the cover, the body with brickwork-like decoration, alternating rows with a matte finish, struck with a character mark only to the base; 5.5" (14cm) diameter; 11.9oz weighable silver. **BP: 22.5% (inc VAT) + Lot Fee of £8

Chinese Chippendale-style mahogany silver table, retailed by Wylie & Lochhead of Glasgow, with geometric moulding to the frieze and supports, label to the underside, 73cm high, 81cm wide and 52cm deep.

Chinese silver hemispherical bowl, embossed with dragons, by Wang Hing, with character mark, c. 1900, 12.5cm, 154g or 4½oz.

2 antique Chinese silver opium spoons with embossed fish decoration & 1 other Continental spoon

Selection of silver including commemorative spoons, napkin ring, ashtray (damaged), nurses buckle, matchbox case, bookmark, thimble, cut glass pots & cased set of 6 Chinese white metal teaspoons and a pair of plated knife rests (approx. 6.86ozt silver weight)

MODERN METAL BUDDHA FIGURE TOGETHER WITH CHINESE DOG OF FO METAL FIGURE AND AN ORIENTAL SILVER PLATED VASE TOGETHER WITH A QUANTITY OF DECORATIVE CHOPSTICK HOLDERS

A CHINESE STYLE SILVER FINISH CHEST OF SEVEN DRAWERS, decorated in the chinoiserie taste with foliage and butterflies, width 46cm x depth 35cm x height 89cm

A CHINESE SILVER AND GREY UMBRELLA/PARASOL, with a white metal handle embossed with Dragons, length 76cm (1)

A George III silver 'Port' wine label, Phipps & Robinson, London, 1805, two later silver wine labels and a Chinese dish, signed LH.

A near pair of Chinese silver coloured white metal pepperettes, having cylindrical pierced pull-off covers over the hexagonal bodies, one moulded with panels of blossoms, the other with various foliage, marks for Wang Hing & Co (Hong Kong) 5.8cm, sold along with a white metal scent bottle having a screw-off cover/dabber with club from finial over the step-moulded spreading cylindrical body, unmarked, 7cm.

CHINESE SIDE CABINET, Chinese silver gilt lacquered with three drawers and four panelled doors, 141cm x 33cm D x 84cm H.

An antique ornate Chinese silver tea caddy with Repoussé decoration, character marks to base.

A Chinese silver brooch. 5 cm diameter.

A Chinese bronze censer with silver inlays. 24 cm wide.

Two silver Chinese commemorative coins, 27g and 26.5g

A Chinese carved and pierced jade pendant, in a silver coloured metal mount, on a chain, a late Victorian large hair plait brooch, and other items

A Collection of Assorted Silver, comprising a circular salver, Sheffield, 1908; a set of six Chinese export silver small goblets and three teaspoons, 20oz 5dwt, 630gr

A vintage 20th Century Chinese silver belt buckle. The buckle of rectangular form with Chinese characters and medallions. Chinese marks to verso. Tests indicate silver. Measures 8cm wide. 

A pair of 19th Century Chinese silver quatrefoil dishes, together with a small silver jewellery box. The dishes having engraved initials YH with bamboo and blossom detailing. The box having shell formed feet and engraved striped detailing to the lid (hallmarked Birmingham 1948). Dishes measures 6.5cm wide. Box measures 9cm wide. Total weight 166.5g. 

Of Pugilistic Interest: a silver matchbook case, by Herbert Bushell & Son Ltd., Birmingham 1932, the hinged cover applied in relief with two boxers, 44g, 6.5cm high; together with a small silver boxing cup, 21g, 9cm high; and another Chinese white metal twin handled trophy cup, by Tuck Chang, both with presentation inscriptions, 146g, 13.5cm wide. (3)