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Lot 96
* Chinese bronze seal, 18th century, in the form of a lion dog seated on a square base engraved with four Zuan style characters “Bi?shen Zhi”, indicating the name of the owner, height 2.7 cm, together with a copper belt hook, circa 1906, with head turned back and with silver inlaid wings and carapace, on the reserve silver inlaid inscription “Binngwu Shengou Junwufu Gaoguan”, length 8 cm QTY: (2)NOTE:Provenance: The David & Sarah Battie Collection.
Lot 158
* Chinese Silverware, circa 19th-20th century, a dog of Fo, staring forwards with four paws firmly on the ground, the stylised tail curved onto the back, sitting on a two-layer hexagonal plinth with low relief dragons and dogs of Fo on brocade grounds, the base marked “Chunyin” (Pure Silver), 5.8 cm high, together with a white metal hexagonal tapering bottle with lid, decorated with flowers in five panels, inscribed in the sixth panel, “Jixiang Ruyi” (Peace, Luck and As one’s wish), the lid jammed in place and with a central hole (possibly missing a finial), 6 cm high, plus a Chang Ming Suo (Longevity Lock), in white metal, for children to wear on the neck in order to be guarded from evil spirits, on one side decorated with low relief child surrounded with precious objects, the other with inscriptions “Changming Fugui” (Longevity, Wealth and Nobility), 5.5 cm wide, with three further white metal objects: a belt buckle, embossed with a dog of Fo flanked with pierced foliage, encircled with a band of short lines, 6.6 cm wide; a turtle, with base mark “? ? He Ji”, 6.6 cm long; and a tapering octagonal teacup, with decorative rim, 5.4 cm highQTY: (6)NOTE:Provenance: The David & Sarah Battie Collection.
Lot 167
* Chinese white metal work, circa 19-20th century, a miniature lobed spherical jar, with bamboo form tripod united with a disc, the body decorated with embossed chrysanthemum and butterflies, the top pierced with small holes and with a bamboo form handle, base mark “??”(pure silver), 7.8 cm high, together with a white metal hexagonal jar, decorated with embossed phoenix, turtle, dragon, lion and flowers in side panels, a band of scrolling just above the foot, an embossed flying crane among clouds decorating the lid, 7.5 cm high, plus two white metal rectangular belt buckles, decorated with embossed figures in landscapes, one depicting “Magu xianshou”, the other “Sannian Jiaozi”, 6.7 cm long, and two baluster miniature jars with lid, decorated with embossed Baroque scrolling foliage, heights 8.2 & 6.3 cmQTY: (6)NOTE:Provenance: The David & Sarah Battie Collection.
Lot 334
* Chinese silver necklace, early 20th century, the pierced foliate panel with bats, applied with a hardstone drop and two small rattles, the woven cord necklace with two further bells, 43 cm drop, together with a Tibetan silver box inset with an apple green jade disc and embossed dragons, 4.5 cm high x 7 x 8 cm, a small gilt metal snuff box, the enamel lid with a dragon chasing a pearl, 4 cm long plus an amber seal carved with monkeys, 3 cm QTY: (4)
Lot 185
Chinese silver embossed trinket box, decorated with embossed Chinese figures with gilt interior, maker Hung Chong & Co Shanghai, length 9.5cm, width 4cm, height 4cm, weight 143g Condition reportInscribed on the top 'Nellie' Some minor scratches and dent to corner on base, showing signs of use and wear
Lot 3168
A mixed collection of decorative 20th Century items to include; three wall hanging tribal like masks (two similar, other larger of square form), a green leather blotter with two bone handled pens attached, a cast gilt metal figure of a Greek style lady, a resin like figure of an immortal/deity, a cased set of ten wooden coasters, Japanese in origin with mount Fuji like scene, a Chinese cedarwood carved rectangular glove/trinket box with chinoiserie scenes, a miniature wooden chair, a wooden small loving spoon, two pipes, a horn and silver plated knife and fork set in sheath, and three ebonised wooden pocket knives/razor. (1 box)
Lot 25
A collection of silver to include; a Chinese silver rectangular plain card case (af cover missing), possibly by Wang Hing, a set of six elaborate terminal tea spoons, Robert Pringle & Sons, Birmingham, 1900, a set of six Chester silver tea spoons, a matching probably christening fork and spoon, Mappin & Webb, Sheffield, 1895, and a silver handled button hook and glove stretchers. Weighable silver: Approx. 232.7 grams (7.4ozt) Further Details: Slight tarnishing, general wear.
Lot 194
A mixed group of four: 1. a hallmarked silver butter dish and knife (cased) 2. an early 19th century silver-plated half-pint tankard 3. a 19th century Chinese silver miniature trough, the front and back panels decorated with flowers in low relief and signed with two characters 4. a silver chain with silver shield-shaped fob and T-bar
Lot 102
A 19th century white metal and red enamelled box (probably French (the head of Minerva to the underside)). The hinged top centrally mounted with a 19th century Chinese pale-celadon jade pendant pierced for suspension, the obverse carved with a man walking with a broom resting on his shoulder and looking upon a small boy with a goose in his arms. The reverse with 14-character script below scrolls. (LWH 10 x 8.5 x 4 cm). * Condition: The jade has old glue residue around the edges to the inside of the lid, from where it has been glued into place in the silver mount. There are no chips, cracks or other faults visible, although it has not been removed from the box - on the inside face with the calligraphy, the edge of the jade is visible - however, the edge is not visible to the front of the pendant, as it is overlapped by the oval mount. The box is in good condition, with no damage to the enamel or silver. The French hallmarks to the edge of the base are clear. The hinge is firm and opens and closes correctly and shuts flush. In good condition overall.
Lot 305
A small collection of Eastern and Oriental jewellery - including a Chinese white metal and carved rock crystal ring, carved with the symbol for long life within a foliate border, the shank adjustable; a Chinese white metal and lapis lazuli ring with two character marks; a Chinese gilt white metal and engraved ivorine ring, the pierced shoulders with cranes and pine branches; a pair of white metal and green jade-style hardstone hook earrings; a Chinese white metal and amber ring, marked 'CHU' and with two character marks; a pair of yellow gold and green hardstone square stud earrings; and three Thai silver pieces, comprising a brooch and two rings. (9)
Lot 153
A Victorian Wedgwood polychrome enamelled cabinet plate, decorated after the painting by Thomas Allen, Greek Pipe player and Dancing Girl, 26cm diameter, c.1890; jasper plate and trinket dishes; set of four Aynsley coffee cans and saucers, with silver cup holders, Birmingham 1913, 2.7ozt, ; Royal Doulton figure Karen Hn 2388, Chinese jar and cover etc
Lot 22
Late 19th/early 20th Century costume jewellery and later to include a Victorian pinchbeck brooch with inset photograph of a Victorian lady (glazing A/F), a vintage Czech purple glass bead necklace, an early 20th Century cameo brooch in gold tone frame, a late 20th Century sphinx bug brooch, an early 20th Century Chinese silver coin brooch, an Art Nouveau white metal brooch and others. Locarion:Cab
Lot 204
A Victorian silver miniature teapot,by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1837 In the Chinese-style, square section, with panels of blossom trees, length 5.5cm, together with an 18th century Dutch miniature coffee pot, by Frederik van Strant II, Amsterdam circa 1730, conical form with flutes and scrolls, now gilded, height 5.8cm, and a miniature Japanned cabinet on stand, imported by George Stockwell 1926, height 4cm. (3)Footnotes:For similar to the second part of the lot, please see page 169, E and E Aardewerk, Tall and Small, Antique Dutch Silver Miniatures (The Hague 2011).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 11
A late 19th century Rococo Revival silver and lapis lazuli elephant mantel clockno maker's mark, French 'Swan' mark stamped on clock case and oriental figure, Paris movement numbered 3482 and incuse stamped 'Le Roy et fils, Hrlg du Roi a Paris' Modelled as a standing elephant, which supports the clock drum case on its back, surmounted by a Chinese figure seated above on a tasselled cushion, the whole raised on a solid lapis lazuli shaped oval base, inset with silver studs and mounted on silver with felt beneath, the clock face in gilt with enamelled Roman numerals, the back opening to reveal a French movement, with striking bell and pendulum hanging within the elephant body, height 41cm, weight total 126oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 200
A Chinese export silver trayLuen Hing, stamped LH90 and character mark, circa 1900Circular form, thee raised petalled rim with ten panels depicting dragons, prunus blossom, chrysanthemum flowers, leafy bamboo branches, all in relief on a stippled ground, the polished centre engraved with two dragons, diameter 41.8cm, weight 46oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 169
A Burmese silver bowl and mustard pot together with a Chinese export silver condiment setvarious makers and dates Comprising: a small Burmese silver bowl, Lower Burma (Myanmar) circa 1900, nine shaped vignettes around the whole, a repoussé mythological Burmese deity within each, embossed decoration to the whole; a spherical Burmese silver mustard pot, Lower Burma circa 1900, a hinged domed cover with spire finial, glass insert and spoon, the whole embossed with deities and repeating betel leaves, on three ball feet, together with a Chinese export silver condiment set, unknown maker's mark to base, possibly Hong Kong circa 1900, squat circular form, glass inserts, all with bamboo style spoons, the bodies embossed in high and low relief with mythical dragons, on three raised feet. (6)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 198
A pair of Chinese export silver dwarf candlesticksHung Chong, stamped HC and character mark, circa 1900 Each stem formed as two dragons with the tails supporting the nozzle, chased with leafy bamboo, on a rectangular plinth and the skirted rim with dragons in relief, height 11.5cm, weight 6.2oz. (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 195
A Chinese export silver three-piece tea serviceSunshing, also stamped 90 and with character mark, circa 1900Compressed globular form, chased in high relief with chrysanthemum flowers and buds over a stippled ground, with branch form handles and spout, the handle of the teapot with ivory insulators, weight total 31oz. (3)Footnotes:The item within this lot containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). With non-transferrable reference (BXA5RBYP).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 201
A set of six Chinese export silver bowlsWang Hing, stamped WH, character mark and 90, circa 1900 Hemispherical form with reeded rim, the sides with two dragons among swirling clouds in relief, on a collet foot, height 5.5cm, diameter 11cm. (6)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 197
A set of six Chinese export silver cups and saucerscups only with character mark, also with French swan import mark, circa 1900 Circular with slightly tapering sides, each of the cups with simulated bamboo handles and applied with two songbirds among leafy bamboo branches and flowers over a plain ground, on collet foot, the saucers with chased decoration around a central roundel, height of cups 5.5cm, diameter of saucers 10.5cm, weight 25.3oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 199
A Chinese export silver cigarette boxstamped WA and character mark, late 19th century Rectangular form with hinged cover, on small ball feet, the cover and sides embossed with twisting dragons among swirling clouds over a stippled ground, cover centred with a vacant roundel, interior gilt, length 16.5cm, weight 13.3oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 202
A Chinese export silver cigarette boxWang Hing, stamped WH, character mark and 90, circa 1900 Rectangular, embossed in high relief with a dragon to the cover and two dragons trailing the sides, among a spot hammered surface, wood lined interior, length 15.8cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 203
Five Chinese silver 'Immortal' figural scroll weightsChinese character marks to base, stamped 900 Traditional Chinese figures all realistically cast, four male Immortals standing, one female in customary dress seated with stringed instrument, all solid and heavy on flat bases, height largest 7cm, weight total 23.5oz. (5)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 194
A Chinese export silver four-piece tea and coffee service, together with a trayWang Hing, also with stamp 90, and character mark, circa 1900Compressed globular form, applied and chased with leafy branches and chrysanthemum flowers over a polished ground, with bamboo form handles and spouts, the tea and coffee pot handles with ivory insulators, covered two-handled sugar bowl and a cream jug, the rectangular tray with open-work raised border, similar floral chased centre over a spot hammered surface, vacant reserve to the centre, on fluted bun feet, together with a pair of matching sugar tongs, length of tray 38cm, weight total 106oz. (6)Footnotes:The item within this lot containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). With non-transferable reference (FLZ7KU52).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 196
Two Chinese export pierced silver bowlsthe first large bowl, Wang Hing, circa 1900, stamped WH, character mark and 90 the smaller bowl, stamped KC and character markCircular form with pierced sides, also profusely chased with four dragons chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom among clouds, on a plain collet foot, the small bowl of similar form, diameter 20.5cm and 11cm, weight 22.9oz. (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 332
WORLD COINAGE: An 1811 Mexico Ferdinand VII with portrait of Carlos IV 8 Reals silver coin with chop/counter marks, Chinese characters, well circulated Provenance: These coins were collected by The Late J.D. Thompson who was awarded the China War Medal in the Hankow Volunteers in 1900 (medal sold in September) and were found in the same box as his medals
Lot 331
WORLD COINAGE: A 1776 Mexico Spanish Colony Carlos III 8 Reals silver coin bearing chop/counter marks, Chinese characters, well circulated Provenance: These coins were collected by The Late J.D. Thompson who was awarded the China War Medal in the Hankow Volunteers in 1900 (medal sold in September) and were found in the same box as his medals
Lot 129
Y A EUROPEAN EARLY 19TH CENTURY CORAL, SILVER AND BLOODSTONE MOUNTED DESK SEAL, CIRCA 1830 The coral handle finely carved as a roaring dragon in the Chinese taste, the open mouth grasping a flared silver mount engraved with scrolls and flower heads, with chased border, the canted rectangular bloodstone matrix with continental twin armorial shields with coronet above, in fitted leather caseDimensions:Length: 8.4cm, matrix: 1.9cm x 2.0cmNote: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
Lot 151
A LATE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT SILVER DESK SEAL, LIKELY CANTON, CIRCA 1880 The baluster handle with chased decoration of trailing foliage with butterflies and flowerheads, the pommel with eternal knot motifs, the simple square matrix with conjoined initials 'CL' within a beaded borderDimensions:Length: 9.5cm, matrix: 1.9cm x 1.7cm
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