Sworders
Lot 248
A collection of Chinese miscellaneous, 19th-20th century, comprising:a pair of resin vases and a resin box, a composite cabinet with inlaid mother of pearl, a cylindrical soapstone seal, a pair of metal vases, one coconut bowl and a box, a brass incense burner, Budai and a bronze tray, a Republic Period rectangular box with ivory and cloisonné, and a table screen,10 to 36cm (17) IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018, on account of it being made before 3 March 1947 with less than 10% ivory by volume. Ivory declaration submission reference: SPWXESHR.Condition ReportPair of resin vases – chips, cracks, and losses to both.Composite cabinet – part of base broken, three doors with loose hinges, and one door loose. Chips, cracks and restoration in various locations.Soapstone seal – surface scratches and chips.Metal vases – surface scratches and dents. Budai – surface scratches and dents. Tray – surface scratches and dents.Coconut bowl –surface scratches and dents to pewter liner. Chips and scratches to bowl.Coconut box - surface scratches and dents to pewter liner. Chips and scratches to box.Box with ivory – panel to cover and hinge loose. Metalwork with surface scratches and dents. Small chips to ivory.Brass incense burner – surface scratched and dents.
