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A PAIR OF CARVED 'WALNUTS' AND TWO SNUFF BOTTLES19th to 20th centuryComprising: two carved walnuts, the first with monkeys clambering amongst pine trees, the second with Shoulao and the 'Hundred Luohans', two wood stands; a glass painted snuff bottle signed and dated jiazi year, corresponding to 1984, finely painted with a scholar, a monk and a lady in a continuous landscape, agate stopper; an agate snuff bottle carved in low relief with scholars in a pastoral landscape, quartz stopper. The tallest: 8.5cm (3 3/8in) high (8).Footnotes:The Property of GentlemanProvenance: A European Private CollectionLot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO PALE GREEN JADE SNUFF BOTTLES AND ONE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE19th century and laterComprising a green jade baluster bottle with incised bats, coral stopper; a pale green jade bottle with cloudy inclusions, standing on a concave foot and terminating in a galleried rim, stopper; and a pale green glass bottle imitating jade, coral stopper. The first: 6.2cm (2 1/2in) high (6).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A CARVED CAMEO AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE AND A HONEY AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE19th centuryThe first bottle carved to one side with a deer and crane amongst pine and rockwork, the reverse with a cockerel beside a leafy plant issuing from rockwork; the second of semi translucent golden hue, carved to the shoulders with lion mask handles, stoppers and boxes.The tallest 6cm (2 3/8in) high (6).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A MOSS AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE AND A SHADOW AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE18th/19th centuryThe first of rounded form, well hollowed, with natural russet and moss green inclusions in the pale grey stone; the second of flattened form with natural dark formations in the amber hued stone, carved to the sides with lion mask handles, stoppers and boxes.The tallest 6cm (2 3/8in) high (6).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO CARVED AMBER SNUFF BOTTLES19th centuryThe first of compressed form, richly carved to each side with an exotic bird perched on rockwork amongst flowering trees, two flowerheads at the shoulder; the second carved with four horses grazing in a rocky landscape, jadeite stoppers and boxes.The tallest 7cm (2 3/4in) high (6).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
AN AQUAMARINE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE AND A CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL BOTTLE19th centuryThe first of flattened pear-shape set on a neat oval footrim, the base formed as an unfurled lotus leaf, the shoulders flanked with mask ring handles; the second of rounded form, finely carved with a continuous scene of boys at play in a fenced garden amongst bamboo, pine and rockwork, stoppers and boxes.The tallest: 6.6cm (2 5/8in) high (6).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
AN AVENTURINE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE AND A ROYAL BLUE AVENTURINE-SPLASHED BOTTLE18th/19th centuryThe first of compressed rounded form, set on an oval footrim with recessed base, of russet tone suffused with goldstone specks, stopper; the second of flattened rounded form with concave oval base, the transparent deep cobalt blue glass with copper coloured splashes, coral stopper, boxes.The tallest: 6.6cm (2 5/8in) high (6).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO RUBY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES18th/19th centuryThe first transparent ruby-red glass bottle of octagonal shape, carved on either side with a raised faceted panel the second of flattened ovoid form set on an oval footrim, each side with raised gently concave oval panels, stoppers and boxes.The tallest: 5.3cm (2 1/8in) high (6).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO FAMILLE ROSE MOULDED PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES18th/19th and 19th centuryThe first depicting a scene from 'The Legend of the White Snake', Jiaqing seal mark and of the period; the second relief decorated with a continuous scene of Immortals amongst polychrome cloud scrolls, apocryphal Qianlong seal mark.The tallest 6cm (2 3/8in) high (4).Footnotes:The Legend of the White Snake appears on a number of bottles, from several different moulds, and in different sizes. This is among the smaller examples. Others apparently from this mould can be found in Hall 1991, no. 69, and in Hui and Sin 1994, no. 30. See also, 'Chinese Snuff Bottles in The Collection of Mary and George Bloch, Robert Kleiner, no. 210, pp.324-325; a white-glazed version is in the Walters Collection, which was formed in the 1870s and 1880s (Bushell 1980, p. 99, fig 135 [2]).See an example sold at Bonhams Hong Kong, 25 May 2011, Lot 91.Also an example in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Accession Number:1882-1003For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO LONGQUAN CELADON GLAZED DISHESMing Dynasty, 15th centuryThe first carved with a large central lotus spray within a radiating lobed well rising to an everted lipped rim; the second with a central carved floral medallion within a lotus meander to the well and combed linear design to the rim. 34.6cm (13 5/8in) and 33cm (13in) diam. (2).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
A REVERSE GLASS PAINTING OF A RECLINING LADY19th centuryFinely painted depicting a lady reclining, with an open book before her, and her clothes hanging above her in her boudoir, her clothes exquisitely detailed in gold, all within a hongmu wood frame. 34cm (13 3/8in) high x 49cm (19 1/4) wideFootnotes:Provenance: James Basil Wilson and Julia Wilson, and thence by descentIn 1945, James Basil Wilson returned from The Second World War having served with the Gurkhas. He married Julia Burke in 1949 and they moved to London. James started working for Iron and Steel Exporters and later that year, he was offered the chance to set up an office Hong Kong, so they moved there and set up home. The business was successful, they loved Hong Kong and they lived the life of ex-patriates to the full. They swam, played golf, made friends and indulged their passion for fast cars, competing in amateur road races. Julia claimed to have won at the first Macau Grand Prix. As well as enjoying the pastimes of the culture they brought with them, they developed an enduring love for China, Chinese people, Chinese food and Chinese art. With a growing family, they returned to England in 1957. They brought with them the pieces they had bought in Hong Kong and James made many trips to Hong Kong and continued to build their collection throughout the following decades mainly from dealers in London.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
AFTER LU SHIDAO, AFTER QIAN WEICHENG (19TH/20TH CENTURY), AFTER HUNG WU (19TH/20TH CENTURY) AND ZHANG XIONG (1803-1886)'Landscape with figures', 'Quails Under a Flowering Tree', 'Landscape After Huang Gongwang' and 'Mynah Birds on Branches'Ink and colour on silk. The first, bearing a spurious signature reading Lu Shidao (1510-1573); the second, bearing a spurious signature reading Qian Weicheng (1720-1772), both framed and glazed; the third, bearing a spurious signature reading Yaohua Daoren, mounted as hanging scroll, with fitted box; the fourth, painted on paper, folding fan leaf, framed and glazed.The largest: 97cm (38 1/8in) high x 33.5cm (13 1/4in) wide (5).Footnotes:The Property of a LadyProvenance: Mrs Gret Hasler, Winterthur, Switzerland, and thence by descentIn 1937, a trip to New York, Chicago and Washington was the starting point for Mrs Gret Hasler's interest in Chinese art. This she continued until the Second World War by acquiring objects from dealers in Paris, Sweden and New York.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
A FAMILLE ROSE 'FLORAL' TABLE SCREEN19th centuryFinely enamelled on one side with a variety of flowering plants, all issuing from craggy rocks, within an elaborate iron-red foliate border, set within a hongmu frame with archaistic scrollwork and pierced stand. 48.5cm (19in) high x 32.5 (12 3/4in) wide (2).Footnotes:Provenance: James Basil Wilson and Julia Wilson, and thence by descent.In 1945, James Basil Wilson returned from The Second World War having served with the Gurkhas. He married Julia Burke in 1949 and they moved to London. James started working for Iron and Steel Exporters and later that year, he was offered the chance to set up an office Hong Kong, so they moved there and set up home. The business was successful, they loved Hong Kong and they lived the life of ex-patriates to the full. They swam, played golf, made friends and indulged their passion for fast cars, competing in amateur road races. Julia claimed to have won at the first Macau Grand Prix. As well as enjoying the pastimes of the culture they brought with them, they developed an enduring love for China, Chinese people, Chinese food and Chinese art. With a growing family, they returned to England in 1957. They brought with them the pieces they had bought in Hong Kong and James made many trips to Hong Kong and continued to build their collection throughout the following decades, mainly from dealers in London.Compare with a related famille rose rectangular table screen, mid-Qing dynasty, which was sold at Bonhams London, 2 November 2021, lot 79.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A LATE VICTORIAN 15CT GOLD RUBY AND DIAMOND RING AND A MODERN 9CT GOLD SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, the first set with a principal circular cut ruby, with rose cut diamond sides and scrolling shoulders, hallmarked Chester 1899, ring size P 1/2, approximate weight 3.9 grams, together with a sapphire and diamond triple cluster ring, hallmarked Birmingham 1979, approximate ring size P, approximate gross weight 2 grams (condition report: overall condition good, ruby and diamonds appear bright, ring shank slightly bent, sapphire appears dark, diamond accents quite bright)
TWO WIDE 9CT GOLD BAND RINGS, the first a polished yellow gold band, approximate width 7.1mm, hallmarked 9ct Birmingham, ring size S, the second a polished rose gold band, approximate width 6.3mm, hallmarked 9ct Birmingham, ring size leading edge R, approximate gross weight 11.9 grams (condition report: general light wear, would benefit from a gentle clean and polish, overall condition good)
TWO 9CT GOLD SIGNET RINGS AND A POLISHED BAND, the first a polished vacant square signet ring with cut off corners, tapering shoulders leading onto a polished band, hallmarked 9ct Birmingham 1947, the second also a polished vacant square signet, tapering shoulders leading onto a polished band, personal engraving to the inside of the signet reads ' Love Phyllis 1950', hallmarked 9ct Birmingham 1948, ring size S, approximate gross weight 7.6 grams, together with a polished yellow metal band, approximate width 4.5mm, stamped 10k, ring size R 1/2, approximate gross weight 3.9 grams (condition report: general light wear, light surface marks, overall condition good)
THREE GEM SET RINGS, the first an opal and ruby cluster ring, hallmarked 9ct Birmingham, ring size I, the second a sapphire and cubic zirconia cluster ring, hallmarked 9ct London, ring size N, together with a small ruby and diamond cluster ring, hallmarked 9ct Birmingham, ring size I, approximate gross weight 5.9 grams (condition report: all with general light wear, all stones are present at time of cataloguing, all would benefit from a gentle clean, the sapphire cluster has some discoloration to the band)
TWO GEM SET RINGS, the first a designed as a small openwork flower centering on a small claw set emerald, to a polished thin band, stamped 'Birks' 14K, ring size L, approximate gross weight 1.9 grams, together with a graduated five stone colourless spinel ring, pinched shoulders leading onto a polished yellow metal band, stamped 9ct, also fitted with a white metal ring size adjuster, ring size N, approximate gross weight 2.0 grams (condition report: all stones are present at time of cataloguing, would benefit from a gentle clean, overall condition good)
TWO RINGS, the first an AF polished yellow metal star set single stone ring (stone is missing), stamped 18ct, ring size M 1/2, approximate gross weight 4.4 grams, together with a rose gold tone five stone diamond ring, set with five small rose cut diamonds, each in a square surround to a polished mount and band, rubbed mark to the reverse of the mount, ring size Q, approximate gross weight 2.3 grams (condition report: the first ring is missing the stone, requires attention, would benefit from a gentle clean, the second ring has signs of resizing to the band, discoloration and solder marks visible)
TWO SILVER CHARM BRACELETS, the first fitted with eleven charms in forms such as a kangaroo, cat, teddy, owl, lobster trap, hedgehog, a mounted three pence coin, fitted with a spring clasp stamped 'Sterling', the second fitted with enamelled shield charms, ship, shoes, cupid, horse, Eifel tower etc fitted with a heart padlock clasp hallmarked Birmingham, approximate gross weight 93.7 grams (condition report: general light wear, clasps in working condition, overall condition good)
A COLLECTION OF BOXED AND LOOSE AYNSLEY GIFTWARE, MOSTLY COTTAGE GARDEN PATTERN, including a rectangular 'Happy Anniversary' photograph frame, two atomisers, eight assorted vases, an arch shaped clock, rabbit and tortoise trinket boxes, two heart shaped pin dishes, a trinket box with butterfly handle to the lid, posy ornament (chips to petals), two jugs, etc (24 + 17 Aynsley boxes) (Condition report: looks to be in good condition overall, appears to be first quality, some pieces would benefit from a clean)
THREE SILVER CIGARETTE CASES, the first of a curved rectangular form, plain polished design with engraved monogram to the front, push button clasp, opens to reveal a gilt interior fitted with a blue elasticated strap, hallmarked 'William Neale & Son' Birmingham 1919, the second of a rectangular form, plain polished design (heavily tarnished), fitted with a push button clasp, opens to reveal two AF black elasticated straps, hallmarked 'Henry Williamson Ltd' Birmingham 1909, together with another plain polished case with an engraved monogram to the front (unable to open), approximate total gross weight 211.4 grams, 6.70ozt (condition report: all would benefit from a gentle clean, two open and close with ease the one is stiff and won't open, dinks in places to all pieces, tarnishing on all)
THREE BOXED COALPORT CHARACTERS WALLACE & GROMIT FIGURES, comprising a limited edition 'The Wrong Trousers - Decorating in Techno Trousers' WG6, no.1510/2000, with certificate, a first edition A Grand Day Out - 'Cheese Holidays' WG19 and limited edition A Grand Day Out 'Picnic on the Moon' WG3, no.1787/2000, with certificate (3 + 3 boxes + 2 certificates) (Condition report: figures in good condition, boxes have dirt / damp damage)
TWO PAIRS OF OPAL EARRINGS, the first of an oval design, set with an oval opal cabochon, within a rope twist surround, post and scroll fittings, hallmarked 9ct gold London, approximate gross weight 1.2 grams, together with a pair of yellow metal earrings set with three oval opal cabochons, and a single circular cut colorless stone assessed as paste, post and cap fittings (unmarked)
TWO RINGS AND A SINGLE EARRING, the first ring is an AF gents oval onyx signet detailed with a wraparound snake set with small ruby eyes, split shank, hallmarked 9ct Birmingham, a gents square detailed signet ring with rubbed engraved initials, leading onto a plain polished split shank stamped 9ct, a single oval earring suspending a hollow heart stamped 375, total approximate gross weight 8.1 grams
A GROUP OF ROYAL DOULTON AND COALPORT COLLECTOR'S PLATES TOGETHER WITH TWO PRINTS OF SPITFIRES, comprising a J.W Mitchell 1986 print of 'First Flight of the Spitfire' and a J.W Mitchell 1979 print of 'Spitfire IX's 611 Squadron 1943', a Bradford Exchange 'Heroes of the Sky' A6063 Heirloom porcelain clock (crazed), four Bradford Exchange Wings of Victory series plates 'The Mosquito', 'The Lancaster', 'The Hurricane', 'The Spitfire', five plates in the Royal Doulton Heroes of the Sky series, 'Hurricane Victory Pass', 'Spitfire Coming Home', 'Stirling Home Run', 'Lancaster Low Overhead', 'Beau fighter Coastal Mission', four plates in the Royal Doulton Local Heroes series, a Wedgwood Daily Mail 60th Anniversary VE Day plate, a Wedgwood Legends of the Sky 'Vickers Supermarine Spitfire' plate, a Coalport Reach for the Sky series 'Dawn Patrol' plate, a Royal Doulton 'Spitfire Over St Pauls' (18) (Condition report: no obvious damage, boxes and certificates for most plates)
A QUANTITY OF ASSORTED TOYS AND GAMES, to include vintage Kewpie doll, solid body no makers markings, two Tonka Dump Trucks, small quantity of loose vintage Lego, boxed Kay Joe Davis Junior Snooker/Billiards table (including 2 cues and some balls), V-Tech Little Smart First Steps Baby Walker (not tested), Mattel Barbie Dress Up Game, Chess, Draughts, Dominoes, Tennis Rackets, Table Tennis etc. (3 boxes and loose)
THREE COALPORT FOR COMPTON & WOODHOUSE LIMITED EDITION LADY FIGURES, comprising 'Femmes Fatales - Lillie Langtry', no. 3820/12500, 'Golden Age - Eugenie - First night at the opera', no. 9140/12500 and 'La Belle Epoque - Lady Alice at The Royal Garden Party', no. 827/12500 (3) (Condition report: Lillie has a chipped rose bud petal to the hair, otherwise in good condition, Eugenie appears to be in good condition, Alice has a broken thumb and the parasol is detached with chips at the tip, dried yellow glue on skirt)
AN ALBUM OF COIN COVERS PRESENTATION PACKS TO INCLUDE: The 30th Anniversary of the 1966 world cup and stamps,Included is a 1996 Two Pence coin,A 1998 royal mint 1 ounce Silver Britannia with £10 Stamp,A 1999 Silver Britannia commemorative coin cover with £10 Stamp,A Bank of England 300th Anniversary Commemorative £2 coin cover,3x Different Millennium coin/stamp covers,A Ryder Cup Valderrama Spain Coin and First day cover with Isle of Man Stamps,Plus a tray of 20th century copper coins

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