A small mixed lot of Chinese and Japanese silver items,comprising: a bowl, retailed by Wang Hing, of circular form, embossed with a dragon, the foot inscribed and dated 1913, plus a matchbox cover by Luen Wo, with bamboo decoration, and a set of six Japanese swizzle sticks, each with a different finial, in a case, approx. weighable 10oz. (3)
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A late-19th century Chinese silver trick snuff box, marked with Chinese characters, rectangular form, canted corners, engraved with circular discs of foliate decoration on a matted background, the hinged back opens to reveal the hinged cover, length 5cm, approx. weight 1oz.Provenance: A Private Collection.
A mixed lot of silver items,comprising: a pair of 19th-century Maltese tablespoons, an American silver serving spoon, two smaller spoons and a bottle opener, by S. Kirk, a mustard pot, a salt cellar, a Danish silver and enamel pepper pot and salt cellar, with a spoon, a Chinese condiment cart, plus other items and a pair of Christian Dior electroplated menu card holders, approx. weight 18oz. (qty)
Five pairs of early 20th Century ladies' shoes, comprising a pair of silver leather court shoes by retailer Bourne & Hollingsworth Ltd, Oxford Street, London, W1, a pair of red leather peep-toe court shoes, Chinese silk with an open vent design, a pair of overpainted in green heeled bar shoes for the French label Carre Freres and a pair of reptile skin effect and lattice design lace-ups
Chinese silver ingot sycee, approximately 4 tael. Oval drum shape with square four-character stamp along the interior.Height: 21 mm x width: 45.5 mm x depth: 37 mm. Weight: 149.7 grams.Condition:No apparent breaks or losses. Light wear and some tarnishing throughout as expected from age and use.
Cartier, an Art Deco nephrite, rock crystal, onyx, enamel and diamond poudrier box, 1920s, of Chinese inspiration, the box of circular cross section, the lid centring on a floral motif in black and red enamel accented with rose-cut diamonds, to a rock crystal ring handle, the underside with a mirror in a gilt silver frame, to a cylindrical box on four cuboid onyx legs, accented with rose-cut diamonds in platinum settings, the gold feet applied with red enamel, measuring 6.7 x 6.7 x 5.6cm, signed Cartier, numbered 0417, French assay marks for gold and silver giltCf.: Olivier Bachet and Alain Cartier, Cartier: Exceptional Objects, Palais Royal, 2019, p. 260 and 271, for a bonbonniere and an inkwell with a similar rock crystal hoop handle, each dated circa 1925, and Sotheby's Geneva, Magnificent Jewels, 8th May 2008, lot 371, for a nephrite vase of similar inspiration by Cartier, circa 1925
A white metal pendant, claw set with a rectangular Blue John stone, a halo of marcasite, silver chain, (faults) 7g; a white metal cluster pendant, claw set with four oval purple amethysts and central round purple amethyst, silver chain, 7.1g; a silver wirework pendant in the form of a flower, silver chain, 9g; a silver Russian wedding ring, size K, 6.79g; a silver shaped ring, size O, 2.69g; a pair of white metal oval cufflinks, each link cast in relief with a Chinese symbol (longevity & good fortune) 4.92g etc.
Gent's black silk top hat by Woodrow, London, in brown leather hat box, an embossed white metal handled whip, possibly Chinese, converted from a walking cane, a Victorian black leather writing box, a horn cup, a silver-plated and brown leather mounted hip flask and other items Condition Report Internal circumference of top hat approx. 58cmAccretions, stains and discolouration to interior silk lining. No crushing. General wear and tear.
Assorted collectables including: an 1862 International Exhibition medal by Ottley, Birmingham, the reverse with a bust of Queen Victoria, a South Staffordshire Industrial and Fine Arts Exhibition medal, 1869, assorted Victorian pennies and other coinage, a Service Beyond Self medal, a Victorian Jubilee gilt metal and enamelled medal, 1897, an early 20th century silver-mounted mother-of-pearl penknife, a gold-coloured pin, a vintage Stratton compact, a Chinese embroidered silk pouch, a vintage green silk bag and other items Condition ReportSouth Staffordshire Industrial and Fine Arts Exhibition medal has no inscription around the edge.
A mangle board, 19th century, on turned supports, 61 x 33cm, together with a mixed lot of kitchenalia to comprise, a bell, a pottery jelly mould, a pottery strainer, various Chinese plates decorated with carp, an enamel metal jug, a 19th Century decanter and a stopper with two silver spirit labels, printed pottery plates
A circular copper and brass shield, 1900s, together with a cast copper skimmer, a brass embossed plate, an Art Nouveau pewter crumb tray, a silver plate cooler with coat of arms, an early 20th century decanter, with silver hall marked collar, a pair of small dished glass candlesticks and a Chinese porcelain lidded mug with a liner, 20th century, (8)
Zao Wou-Ki (Chinese / French, 1921-2013) 'Paysage au Soleil' Etching Undated, pencil signed lower right, #89/200 lower left, a pictographic landscape, linen matted behind acrylic in a silver-tone wood frame Property from: a Private Collector, Illinois Height: 9 3/4 inches, Width: 9 5/8 inches (plate)Frame Size: 16 inches by 15 1/4 inches Condition: no damage to artwork noted, a water stain to linen mat at lower left corner, moderate wear to frame Disclaimers: not examined out of the frame Category: Asian Arts > Asian Arts Estimated Sale Time: 1:51 pm (America/Chicago) Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote Download High Resolution Photographs:Photograph #1Photograph #2Photograph #3Photograph #4Photograph #5Photograph #6
Aston Court by Henredon Chinoiserie Silver Chest A 4-drawer chest having gilt and color lacquer pictorial decoration, brass hardware on drawer fronts and sides, all supported on Chinese Chippendale style carved square-section legs, key for locks, dovetailed drawers containing removable flatware dividers, maker label to inside of top drawer, Richard Honquest label in second drawer Property from: an Estate, Barrington, Illinois Height: 40 3/4 inches, Width: 22 3/4 inches, Depth: 16 1/4 inches Condition: overall light wear consistent with normal use Category: Furniture > Cabinets Estimated Sale Time: 11:53 am (America/Chicago) ** This lot is being sold for the United States Bankruptcy Court. The lot is Sold As-Is, Where-Is, with no warranties or guarantees. Leonard Auction is required to provide the buyer�s first and last name to the United States Bankruptcy Court. ** Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote Download High Resolution Photographs:Photograph #1Photograph #2Photograph #3Photograph #4Photograph #5Photograph #6Photograph #7Photograph #8
China - - Umfangreiche Sammlung von ca. 475 OPhotographien (Vintages, Silbergelatine- u. Albuminabzüge) mit Aufnahmen aus Tsingtau und Umgebung, ca. 210 tls. chromolithogr., tls. kol. Photo-Postkarten sowie 5 Briefen aus dem Nachlass des 1904-1907 in Tsingtau als kaiserlicher Vermessungsangestellter tätig gewesenen Bernhard Busjan. Der Westfale Bernhard Busjan (1876-1945) begab sich am 25.03.1904 auf die Reise nach Tsingtau, wo er von Mai 1904 bis Sep. 1907 als Angestellter des kaiserlichen Vermessungsamts mit Flächenmessungen und tachymetrischen Aufnahmen beschäftigt gewesen ist. - Die Photos zeigen zahlr. Ansichten (Straßen u. Straßenszenen, Gebäude, Fabrik, Strand, Iltisdenkmal (Shanghai) etc.), Einheimische (Musikanten, Festivitäten, Arbeiter, Fischer, Bettler, Sänftenträger, Schächter), Militär (Marine, den japanischen General Nogi mit dem russischen General Stößel nach dessen Kapitulation von Port Arthur am 2. Jan. 1905 etc.), private Treffen, Versammlungen u. Gesellschaften (Jagd), Schiffe im Hafen (Gouverneuer Jaeschke, Frankfurt, München, Iltis, Taku u.a.), russische Kriegsschiffe, Reederei, hl. Stätten, Bahnhof, Busjan bei der Arbeit im Gelände u. in einem Buddhistenkloster im Lauschan, darunter 9 großformatige Aufnahmen von Gustave Richard Lambert ((4), Singapur (Robinson Rd. 7, Malay Mosque) mit Blindstempel), Zangaki u.a. - Versch. Formate von ca. 8 x 10,5 bis 21 x 27,5 cm. Gesteckt in 2 HLdr.-Alben d. Zt. mit goldgepr. DTitel "Erinnerungen an Kiautschou I" bzw. "II" (berieben u. bestoßen). - Die Postkarten mit Ansichten u. einigen ethnographischen Motiven ("Chinese ladies", Fischer, einige aus Japan) u.a. aus Basel, Luzern, Neapel, Ägypten, Algier, Aden, Ceylon, Hongkong, Singapur, Shanghai, Tsingtau (Panorama Clarabucht, Diederichsweg, Bismarck-, Schantung- u.a. Straßen, Mädchenschule, Lauschan, Tapantau). Meist gelaufen und an Busjans Mutter Theresia Busjan, an die Braut Elli Toberg und deren Eltern Franz und Clara (geb. Ottmann) Toberg gerichtet. Im Anhang einige Ansichtskarten u.a. aus Windhoek u. Niederländisch-Indien an Busjan von "bekanten Kollegen aus aller Welt". - In spät. Album gesteckt u. zusammengestellt sowie tls. beschriftet von Bernhard Busjans Sohn Dr. Franz-Bernd Busjan (1909-1982). - Mit Kopie von dessen eh. Bericht zur Rekonstruktion der Reise seines Vaters, illustr. Broschur "The Bristol Hotel" u. einigen mont. Speisekarten des Norddeutschen Lloyd Bremen von Menüs auf den R.P.D. "Bayern" (1904) und "Prinz Eitel Friedrich" (1907) sowie 2 gefalt. Karten. - 5 Briefe an Bernhard Busjan (1904-1914) von Max Angerstein u.a. Kollegen aus Tsingtau, Hermann Kiesel (Arnhold, Karberg & Co) aus Shanghai etc. - Die Alben jeweils mit Besitzerstempel des Sohnes. - Photos vereinzelt mit Läsuren, Postkarten tls. etwas fleckig, angeschmutzt u. papierbdeingt gebräunt, insgesamt sehr wohlerhaltenes u. interessantes Zeitzeugnis. Extensive collection of approx. 475 orig. photographs (vintages, silver gelatine and albumen prints) with pictures from Tsingtau and surroundings, approx. 210 partly chromolithogr., partly col. photo postcards and 5 letters from the estate of Bernhard Busjan, who worked as an imperial surveyor in Tsingtau from 1904 to 1907. - The Westphalian Bernhard Busjan (1876-1945) travelled to Tsingtau on 25 March 1904, where he worked as an employee of the Imperial Survey Office from May 1904 to September 1907, taking area measurements and tachymetric surveys. - The photos show numerous views (streets and street scenes, buildings, factory, beach, Iltis monument (Shanghai) etc.), locals (musicians, festivities, workers, fishermen, beggars, litter bearers, porter), military (navy, the Japanese General Nogi with the Russian General Stößel after his surrender of Port Arthur on 2 Jan. 1905 etc.), private meetings, assemblies and societies (hunting), ships in harbour, Russian warships, holy sites, railway station, Busjan at work in the field and in a Buddhist monastery in the Lauschan, including 9 large-format photographs by Gustave Richard Lambert ((4), Singapore (Robinson Rd. 7, Malay Mosque) with blind stamp), Zangaki, etc. - Inserted in 2 contemp. half leather albums with gilkt stamped title "Erinnerungen an Kiautschou" (rubbed and bumped). - The postcards with views and some ethnographic motifs ("Chinese ladies", fishermen, some from Japan) from Basel, Lucerne, Naples, Egypt, Algiers, Aden, Ceylon, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Tsingtau (panorama Clara Bay, Diederichsweg, Bismarck-, Schantung- and other streets, girls' school, Lauschan, Tapantau). Mostly used and addressed to Busjan's mother Theresia Busjan, to the bride Elli Toberg and her parents Franz and Clara (née Ottmann) Toberg. Attached are some postcards from Windhoek and the Dutch Indies to Busjan from "well-known colleagues from all over the world". - Compiled and partly inscribed by Bernhard Busjan's son Dr Franz-Bernd Busjan (1909-1982). - With copy of his handwritten report on the reconstruction of his father's journey, illustrated brochure "The Bristol Hotel" and some mounted menu cards of the Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen on the R.P.D. "Bayern" (1904) and "Prinz Eitel Friedrich" (1907) as well as 2 folded maps. - 5 letters to Bernhard Busjan (1904-1914) from Max Angerstein and other colleagues from Tsingtau, Hermann Kiesel (Arnhold, Karberg & Co) from Shanghai etc. - The albums each with owner's stamp of the son. - A few photos with defects, some postcards somewhat stained, soiled and browned due to paper, overall very well preserved and interesting contemporary testimony.
China - Tsingtau - - Prachtvolles Lackalbum mit 111 Original-Photographien von Tsingtau und Umgebung, darunter zwei Panoramen. Um 1899-1909. Verschiedene Techniken: Albumin und Silvergelatine, Vintages. Maße von 8,5 x 11 cm bis 22,5 x 28,5 cm. Chinesisches Lackalbum d. Zt. mit Applikation aus Bein auf VDeckel, Mäander-Bordüren aus Perlmutt, goldgepr. Innenkantenfileten, dreis. Goldschnitt und Metallschließe (etwas berieben und bestoßen, Applikation mit kl. Fehlstelle). Je mit hs. Beschriftung in Bleistift in dt. Sprache auf den Albumseiten. - Enthält Aufnahmen vorwiegend aus der deutschen Kolonialzeit in China. Das größte Photo, ein historisches Gruppenbild US-amerikanischer Deckoffiziere vor der Iltis-Kaserne, entstand im August 1908, als Admiral John Hubbard, Chef der Ostasiatischen Flotte der Vereinigten Staaten, mit 9 Schiffen den Deutschen in Tsingtau einen mehrtägigen Freundschaftsbesuch abstattete. Die Fotos geben Einblick in das Leben und Treiben der Kolonialherren sowie der chinesischen Bevölkerung. Neben Bildern aus der Stadt Tsingtau und ihrer unmittelbaren Nachbarschaft gibt es Aufnahmen aus Tsimo, Kaumi, Kiautschou, von Stationen der Schantung-Eisenbahn und dem wilden Felsblocktrümmergebirge Lauschan (Panorama-Ansicht) mit dem Erholungsheim Mecklenburghaus. Das von den Kaiserlichen Schiffen häufig angelaufene japanische Nagasaki ist auf 5 Bildern zu sehen, die Region des Suez-Kanals auf 4 Großbildern. Impressionen von der Abfahrt des unbekannten Photographen aus der Heimat im Jahr 1899 sind auf 6 kleineren Fotos festgehalten. - Hinterer Vorsatz erneuert. Albumseiten gebräunt und etwas stockfleckig, Abzüge meist nicht betroffen. Photographien teils etwas berieben, minimal fleckig und etwas verblichen. Einige mit kl. Fehlstellen. Insgesamt gut erhaltenes und interessantes zeitgeschichtliches Dokument. China - Tsingtau - Splendid lacquer album with 111 original photographs of Tsingtau and surroundings, including two panoramas. Various techniques: Albumen and silver gelatin, vintages. Chinese lacquer album of the time with application of bone on the front cover, meander borders of mother-of-pearl, gilt inner edge fillets, gilt edges and metal clasp (somewhat rubbed and bumped, application with small missing part). - Each with handwr. captions in pencil in German. - Contains photographs mainly from the German colonial period in China. The largest photo, a historical group photo of US deck officers was taken in August 1908, when Admiral John Hubbard, Chief of the East Asian Fleet of the United States, paid a friendly visit of several days to the Germans in Tsingtau. The photos provide an insight into the life and activities of the colonial rulers as well as the Chinese population. In addition to pictures of Tsingtau and its immediate neighbourhood, there are shots of Tsimo, Kaumi, Kiautschou, stations of the Schantung Railway and the wild boulder rubble mountains of Lauschan (panoramic view). The Japanese city of Nagasaki, frequently visited by the Imperial ships, can be seen in 5 pictures, the region of the Suez Canal in 4 large pictures. Impressions of the unknown photographer's departure from home in 1899 are captured in 6 smaller photos. - Back endpaper renewed. Album pages browned and somewhat foxed, prints mostly unaffected. Photographs partly somewhat rubbed, minimally stained and somewhat faded. Some with small missing parts. Overall well preserved and interesting document.

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