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Click here to subscribeA vintage rectangular enamel sign Forestry Commission, Take Care Do Not Start Fire, 53 cm x 38 cm, together with a further vintage enamel exterior auctioneers/land agents for sale sign (double sided), 55 x 38 cm and a framed coloured print/map Hardy Gillard's Pacific Railway American Panorama (3)
Eight Chinese porcelain items (18th/19th century) to include: 18th century famille rose dish with floral enamel decoration and six character 'Xuande' mark underneath, diameter: 20.4 cm; 19th century Canton celadon plate with butterfly and bird decoration and underglaze blue mark underneath; and two other pots of similar enamel decoration; export blue and white porcelain: hexagonal dish with lotus decoration and central bird motif; 'Hundred Antiques' lobed dish; Kangxi type export cup; and Chinese/Japanese dish with floral decoration and Chinese character inscription, diameter: 15.5 cm (8)
Enamelled champlevé carriage clock with eight day movement, striking on the hour and half hour, movement stamped with maker Richard et Cie of Paris, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, in a brass Anglaise case inset with coloured enamel work, approx 21cm in height to top of handle
A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER18th centuryRising from tall cabriole legs with gilt flanges, the compressed globular body surmounted by a rounded neck and a pair of upright bracket handles, decorated in gilt with archaistic motifs of taotie masks in between key-fret band and ground, all against a mottled green and turquoise enamelled exterior. 23.2cm (9 1/8in) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PAIR OF CANTON ENAMEL 'DRAGON' DISHESQianlong seal marks, 19th centuryEach with the central medallion enclosing a multicoloured five-clawed dragon amidst ruyi clouds, the large rim with flower sprays against a turquoise ground, the exterior with two stylised blue chilong.19cm (7 1/2in) diam. (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PAIR OF CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL TREE-FORM STANDS19th centuryEach stand enamelled with a bright emerald green colour and gilt profiles, resembling the shape of a gnarled irregular tree trunk.13.7cm (5 3/8in) high (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ††VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO SMALL CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL CUPSMing DynastyOne decorated to the exterior with a floral scroll against a turquoise-blue ground, the interior reinforced with a gilt fitting; the second cup with a gilt scroll motif against a white ground in between two blue lappet and floral scroll bands.The largest: 6cm (2 3/8in) diam. (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ††VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PAINTED ENAMEL COFFEE POT AND COVER18th centuryOf tapering cylindrical form, decorated with a continuous scene depicting a lady being greeted by a gentleman and attendants in an elegant riverside pavilion garden, strewn with pine, willow and rockwork, the cover with a large camellia spray, the spout and handle with blue enamel scrolling foliage.26cm (10 1/4in) high (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PAIR OF PAINTED ENAMEL BOXES AND COVERSQianlongEach circular box with the cover depicting a different European subject scene in a garden setting, the sides with naturalistic reserves and mythical beast cartouches against a pink diaper pattern ground, the base with a central lotus blossom. 10.4cm (4 1/8in) diam. (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GROUP OF ELEVEN CANTON ENAMEL EXPORT WARESQianlongComprising: two tea caddies; a twin-handled bowl; two tea cups; five square dishes and a lobed dish, variously decorated with images of scholars, landscapes and European subjects. The tea caddies: 10cm (4in) high (13).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A FINE PAINTED ENAMEL SHELL-FORM BASIN AND EWER18th centuryThe ewer raised on a domed base, the stem terminating in a conch shell, supporting the helmet form ewer, the basin of scallop shell form with fluted panels, resting on three feet, all brightly decorated with dense floral designs and foliate scrollwork on polychrome grounds.The ewer: 28.5cm (11 1/4in) high (2).Footnotes:A very similar enamel ewer and basin from the J.A. Lloyd Hyde Collection is illustrated in the Chinese Painted Enamels, The China Institute in America, 1969/70, Exhibition Catalogue, no. 8 where it is suggested that this shape is copying 17th century Portuguese silver originals. Also see Howard and Ayers, China for the West, pl. 125, for an example of this shape in porcelain, dated 1720-1725 in the Mottahedeh collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO SWATOW POLYCHROME DISHES16th/17th centuryComprising: one dish with a central lotus flower medallion and four chrysanthemum reserves to the border against a stylised foliate ground; and a turquoise, green and iron-red enamel dish with a central decoration of phoenix in a garden setting, with naturalistic cartouches to the border against a diaper ground. The biggest: 38.1cm (15in) diam. (2).Footnotes:Provenance: An English Private Collection and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GREEN ENAMELLED VASEAndo Jubei studio mark, Showa periodOf tapering form, covered overall in a bright emerald green enamel and decorated in shizumi enamel with a band of floral scroll to the upper body, with silver rims. 24.5cm (9 5/8in) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A JAPANESE SWORD WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL SCABBARD AND HILT19th centuryThe scabbard divided into four sections, each decorated with scrolling polychrome chrysanthemum sprays on a turquoise ground, the enamelled and gilt bronze hilt in the form of a double vajra, signed Hitachi no kami Minamoto no Muneshige, fitted box; together with a Warring States style bronze sword, fitted box. 61.5cm (24 1/4in) and 47cm (18 1/2in) long (4).Footnotes:Provenance: The Japanese sword: Gifted to the current owner from the Estate of Christmas Humphreys, QC.The symbolic significance of the vajra made it an appropriate choice for use as the hilt of a sacred sword, ken, for Buddhist rituals.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A FIVE-PIECE PORCELAIN ALTAR SET SIMULATING CINNABAR LACQUER, WUGONGQianlong six-character seal marks, late 19th centuryComprising: a tripod incense burner flanked by a pair of curved upright handles; a pair of candlestick holders with a wide drip-tray; and a pair of beaker vases with a bell-shaped base rising to a globular centre surmounted by a trumpet neck, all moulded and glazed simulating cinnabar lacquer with gilt profiles against diaper, florets and key-fret grounds, the interiors and bases covered in a turquoise enamel. The incense burner: 24cm (9 1/2in) high (5).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A FAMILLE ROSE 'FAUX-BOIS' GROUND BRUSHPOTQianlong iron-red six-character seal mark, RepublicThe square-section brush pot decorated with four panels alternating boys playing in a garden setting and calligraphic inscriptions, against an iron-red simulated wood ground, the interior and base with turquoise enamel.10.5cm (4 1/8in) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GROUP OF ELEVEN BENCHARONG WARESChina for the Kingdom of Siam, 19th centuryComprising: eight porcelain stands with floral, lotuses and dragon motifs in different enamel colours; one yellow-ground raised cup with lotus decoration and associated stand; two similar bowls with dense foliage scroll against gilt-ground. The biggest: 17.5cm (6 7/8in) diam. (12).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
AN OVAL OAK DROP LEAF TABLE , width 90cm x closed length 40cm x open length 170cm x height 75cm, four similar chairs, a painted linen basket, a painted bedroom chair, a folding cake stand and an aluminum kitchen table with enamel top (Condition:- cake stand glue joints loose, chair seat crazed, kitchen table rickety) (9)
A GOLD PLATED FULL HUNTER POCKET WATCH, the circular white enamel dial, with black Roman numerals, blue steel hands, subsidiary dial at six o'clock position, case diameter approximately 49mm, keyless wind movement, signed 'HeFiK watch co. 15 jewels', inner case numbered 3136611 (overall condition good, currently functioning, untested for time keeping, tarnish present to case, noticeable scratch to glass)
FIVE BROOCHES AND THREE PENDANTS, to include a gold plated diamond shape brooch set with an oval cut amethyst to the center, floral and bead work detail, a Victorian gold plated oval memorial brooch set with a row of small turquoise cabochons, applied bead work detail, contains a photo of a gentleman to the reverse compartment, a floral brooch signed 'Amerikaner', a small openwork floral brooch, a small floral brooch set with two garnets, together with a gold plated oval locket pendant, an oval enamel pendant inscribed 'Provincial Knights Chapter, Knights Commander' and a yellow metal colourless paste set cross pendant
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY 9CT ROSE GOLD RING AND A YELLOW METAL GUILLOCHE ENAMEL PENDANT, the rose gold signet ring with engraved initials 'G C', detailed shoulders, hallmarked 9ct gold Birmingham 1918, ring size J, approximate weight 1.7 grams, together with a yellow metal blue guilloche enamel square shaped pendant, with red, green and white paste detailing, fitted with a suspension ring
A COLLECTION OF BOXED HALCYON DAYS AND OTHER ENAMEL CHRISTMAS TRINKET BOXES, comprising Halcyon Days boxes dated Christmas 1973, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1998, together with Bilston and Battersea Enamels boxes designed by Halcyon Days dated 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1981, all with boxes (12 + 12 boxes) (Condition report: all trinket boxes appear in good condition, some wear and tear to some outer boxes)
A BROKEN YELLOW METAL CHAIN, SELECTION OF SILVER ITEMS AND WHITE METAL JEWELLERY, to include an AF double yellow metal Rolo link chain attached either side to two claw set moonstone cabochons, unmarked, approximate gross weight 3.9 grams, a mid-20th century silver watch head, the circular white dial with Arabic hourly markers, second subsidiary dial at six o'clock, luminescent hand, approximate case width 30mm, case back numbered 36953, import hallmark for silver Glasgow 1961, movement signed 15 jewels, a pair of Edwardian silver sugar tongs, hallmarked 'J Sherwood & Sons' Birmingham 1905, approximate length 120mm, approximate gross weight of weighable hallmarked silver 30.7 grams, 0.98 ozt, together with a pair of white metal hoop earrings, stamped silver, a white metal personalized name brooch, stamped sterling to reverse, a white metal floral pendant, with curb link chain, stamped 925, a set of three vintage blood donors enamel stick pins signed 'F&S Silver', together with three metal tie pins, pair of cufflinks, a riding crop brooch, bar brooch and a costume 'Monet' bangle (condition report: overall good condition to fair, watch head currently running, time keeping untested, brooch pins secure, sugar tongs are tarnished as with age)
AN ASSORTMENT OF WHITE METAL AND BEADED JEWELLERY, to include a ladies 'Rotary' wristwatch, the square shape white dial, with Arabic and dot hourly markers, dial signed 'Rotary' with colourless gem set lugs, to the fabric bracelet and fold over clasp, stamped stainless steel, approximate case width 16mm, approximate length of watch 160mm, not currently running, untested for timekeeping, a pair of carved green gem earrings, with post and scroll back, stamped 'D'Joy' 925, an enamel floral silver pendant stamped 925, with white metal flat curb link chain, a white metal paste articulated bracelet and a green glass bead necklace of various designs with hook clasp (condition report: overall in good condition, watch untested for timekeeping)
A SELECTION OF SILVER WHITE METAL AND COSTUME JEWELLERY, to include a Norwegian Marius Hammer blue enamel butterfly pendant stamped 930S, approximate length 33mm, maker's mark for Marius Hammer, a pair of silver novelty horse cufflinks, sponsors mark PJM, hallmarked Birmingham 1998, an early 20th century base metal signet ring with floral accents, a mid-20th century blue paste metal fringe necklace and bracelet set, together with further white metal and costume jewellery, approximate gross weight 68.30 grams (condition report: conditions vary)
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