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Click here to subscribeAn enamel longchain and brooch/pendant, circa 1900, the gold belcher-link chain, closed, and spaced by a series of red and white enamel batons and grey seed pearls, with both swivel hook and jump ring fittings (one hook soldered shut) together with an enamel and seed pearl set brooch with floral motif decoration, chain length 18.7cm. £500-£700
A small group of cultured pearl jewellery, comprising a Mikimoto cultured pearl brooch, of ribbon loop form centred with a cultured pearl cluster, maker’s mark and stamped ‘S’, in Mikimoto case, a two row uniform cultured pearl bracelet, with calibré-cut ruby baton spacers, stamped ‘W.G.’ and bearing Chinese marks and a single row uniform cultured pearl necklace, to a flowerhead clasp, white precious metal, stamped ‘750’, brooch length 49mm, necklace length 62cm. £200-£300
An Austro-Hungarian gem-set pendant and a pearl and garnet cluster ring, the pendant centred with an enamelled portrait of a lady in 18th century dress, within a surround of table-cut garnets, pearls and turquoise cabochons, in pinched collet settings, beneath double headed eagle surmount and gem-set bale, gilt metal mounted, together with a pearl, enamel and garnet cluster ring with partial enamel decoration, (pearls untested), ring size M. (2) £300-£400
A late Victorian gold, diamond and half pearl hinged bangle, the upper section centred with half pearls spaced by pairs of rose-cut diamonds, ropetwist edged, within an outer surround of smaller half pearls, between foliate shoulders, to tubular twin row back section, cased, the silk lining signed ‘Hancocks’ & Co Jewellers & Silversmiths to the Queen, The Prince & Princess of Wales. 38 & 39 Bruton Street, Bond Street’, inner diameter 5.6cm. £2,000-£3,000
*A PAIR OF ‘DRAGON’ LIME GREEN PORCELAIN PLATESChina, Qing Dynasty, Guangxu mark and of the periodBoth identically adorned to the center with an incised decor of two five-claw dragons flying amidst clouds in pursuance of the flaming pearl below a desirable lime green glaze, the reverse of the wing also with an incised decoration, that one depicting flying cranes amidst clouds, the belows inscribed in cobalt blue and in kaishu with a six-character mark of Emperor Guangxu. Also included is a third identical plate. D (the biggest): 14,5 cmNote: Compare with a very close dish, Tongzhi mark and period, offered at Christie’s London South Kensington, United Kingdom, 2010/05/14, lot 442, sold for GBP6.250 BP incl. Also compare with a related pair of lime green bowls sold at Sotheby’s New York, The United States of America, 2017/03/18, lot 1014, for USD18.750 BP incl.一对龙纹柠绿瓷盘中国，清光绪年间*This lot is under temporary importation. An extra VAT will be applied to the final invoice. Please contact our office (yuchen@adams.ie) for further information. [INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- the first one with a short hairline starting from the rim;- the second one with a minor chip to the rim and a few imperfections to the footrim;- the third and last one, the joined one, with a more important chip and missing part to the rim;- UV / black light checked.
*A MASSIVE PALACE SIZED ‘TWIN DRAGONS’ PORCELAIN FISHBOWLChina, Late Qing Dynasty, Guanxu periodAdorned in vivid enamels with two five-claw dragons flying amidst clouds in pursuance of the flaming pearl, a blue one and a pink one, both against a light turquoise glazed ground.H: 47 cm - D: 53 cm宫廷大“双龙”瓷鱼缸中国，晚清光绪年间*This lot is under temporary importation. An extra VAT will be applied to the final invoice. Please contact our office (yuchen@adams.ie) for further information. [INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: - UV / black light checked;- a chip to the rim, restored both to the inner part and to the outer part with a few addition of enamels;- a few losses of enamels, mostly around the foot;- scratches.
A PAIR OF PALACE SIZED DAYAZHAI STYLE ‘DRAGON’ PORCELAIN FISH BOWLS TOGETHER WITH OLD HARDWOOD AND BURR WALNUT STANDS China, Qing Dynasty, 19th centuryAdorned in famille rose enamels, the outer parts with five-claw dragons flying amidst clouds in pursuance of the flaming pearl against a turquoise blue ground enhanced with a flower spray, the inner parts also with a dragon and with Mandarin ducks frolicking on a lotus pond. Offered at auction together with old and refined mixed-wood stands. Dimensions: - the fishbowls: H: 48 cm - D: 55,5 cm - the stands: H: 37,5 cm - D: 36 cmNote: The use of the turquoise ground and the global palette of colours reminds may be linked with the ‘dayazhai’ wares (大雅齋), a production associated with the Dowager Empress Cixi.一对带硬木及胡桃木支架的大龙纹鱼缸中国，清代，19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- UV / black light checked;- maybe a few re-painted points (see UV pictures);- dark stains in the glaze to several parts;- on the first one, a "crack" in the glaze near the foot and 2 chips to below;- on the second one, a few firing cracks and maybe minor chips to below;- both stands WITH PROVENANCE;- both stands partially glued, one with the top with cracks.
A DEEPLY CHISELLED CHINESE EXPORT SILVER ROUND BOX AND COVER China, Late Qing Dynasty, Circa 1900 The lid adorned with three characters from a novel, two of them playing the weiqi, one bearing a hat enhanced with peacock feathers, the outer of the box adorned with dragons flying amidst clouds in pursuance of the flaming pearl, the below with a Shou (longevity) character as well as with a mark reading: 玉珠 (yùzhū), i.e. jade pearl or treasure. H: 6,2 cm - D: 8,5 cmWeight: 207 grams中国出口带盖圆银盒中国，晚清时期，约1900年[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- the inner part is removable and then we can see the depth of the chiselling;- the removable inner part is distorted to the rim;- both the box and the lid are lightly distorted but nothing major;- maybe two "chocks" to one side of the lid.
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER HAND MIRROR BY WANG HING & COHong Kong, China, Circa 1900The circular hand mirror surrounded by two dragons chasing a flaming pearl, the handle formed as entwined bamboo stalks, marked on mirror frame: “WH, “90” and unidentified.H: 26 cmGross weight: Note: Compare with an identical face mirror sold at public auction by Christie’s New York, 2011/05/17, lot 240, sold for USD1.375 BP incl. 中国出口银镜，制造商为Wang Hing & Co香港，中国，约1900年[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition: The mirror is partially broken to one side, the reverse.
*§A LARGE SQUARE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID ‘PRUNUS AND CRESCENT MOON’ TRAY China, Late Yuan to Ming DynastyThe low, rounded sides joined by canted incurved corners and set over one continuous foot, covered overall in glossy black lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl designs, the central surface with a blossoming prunus tree, its thick trunk issuing lean branches of new growth laden with emergent buds and flowers, the longest branches sweeping upward toward the crescent moon above, the interior sides with scrolling chrysanthemum.Side: 35,3 cmProvenance (according to the seller): Bought in 2003 from the closing sale of Charlotte Horstmann & Gerald Godfrey Ltd., Hong Kong, China.Notes:1. For a related tray at public auction, please refers to Sotheby’s New York, The United States of America, 2018/03/21, lot 607, sold for USD47.700 BP incl.2. Compare with a related tray bearing the same motif from the Florence and Herbert Irving Collection preserved in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (cf. accession number 2015.500.1.56). Also compare with a tray with a similar design from the Jean-Pierre Dubosc Collection illustrated in Chinese Lacquer from the Jean-Pierre Dubosc Collection and Others, Eskenazi, 1992, cat. no. 12.大号方形珍珠母贝镶嵌“梅花与新月”托盘中国，元末至明代*This lot is under temporary importation. An extra VAT will be applied to the final invoice. Please contact our office (yuchen@adams.ie) for further information. §Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: - restorations;- partly re-lacquered to some points;- a few chips;- cracks;- a few missing parts (with visible fabric).
§AN EMBELLISHED ZITAN 'TAOTIE MASK’ CIRCULAR BOX AND COVERChina, Qing Dynasty, 18th centuryThe sides of the cover with adorned with confronted phoenix as well as hearts and plum flowers, the side of the box adorned with taotie mask, the footrim of the box adorned with scrolls, the phoenix, the grecques and the scrolls inlaid in silver wires, the taotie masks and flowers set with mother of pearl, shell or coloured stones.H: 3,8 cm – D: 7,2 cmGross weight: 93 gramsNote: Compare with a related piece at Sotheby’s New York, The United States of America, 2019/09/11, lot 830, sold for USD100.000 incl. BP.§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.带装饰的紫檀“饕餮面具”带盖圆形盒中国，清代，18世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- the top of the lid used to be bombed and has been polished down following a damage;- both the box and the cover are missing numerous inlays, including silver wire inlays;- a few pieces are later replacements as it seems that the collector has tried to restore that piece;- a few minor chips.
§A MARBLE-INSET MOTHER-OF-PEARL-INLAID BARREL-FORM STOOL, GUDUNChina, Qing Dynasty, 19th centuryThe variegated red marble top is set in a circular frame above shaped aprons and four outward-curved legs framing conjoined scrollwork, and raised on short bracket feet. The top and sides are finely inlaid in mother-of-pearl with scrolling gourds, plums and pomegranates vines.H: 52,5 cm - w (approximately): 41 cmNotes:1. A piece maybe made of hongmu.2. Compare with a related stool sold at public auction by Christie’s New York, 2020/09/25, lot 1636, sold for USD 8,125 BP incl.§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.大理石镶嵌珍珠母贝桶凳中国，清代，19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: - missing inlays;- maybe a few pieces replaced / restorations (?).
A RARE BRASS AND SILVER INLAID MONK’S CAP WATER PIPEVietnam, Nguyen Dynasty, 19th centuryShaped after a Tibetan monk’s cap ewer (duomuhu), this water pipe is made of copper embellished with silver and brass inlays as well as applied chiselled plaques. The inlaid design depicts a paradise bird perched on a flowered branch as well as a flying sparrow. It also consists of a long-lasting calligraphy. The applied silver plaques are chiselled, one with a coiled dragon, the other with a bird amidst flowers. Offered at auction together with a bamboo pipe.H: 20 cmNotes:1. Vietnamese water pipes of similar shape made of mother-of-pearl inlaid wood are common on the market. Less common and more valuable are the bleu de Hue porcelain ones which regularly achieve good prices at public auction.2. Our water pipe is the only example made of metal we have handle over more than a decade on the market. It stands out fir the quality of its inlays introducing a nice polychrome effect. It also stands out by the of the chiselling of its silver plaques.3. For a blue de hue porcelain water pipe of related form at auction, see the one offered at Drouot Paris, France, 2019/06/14, lot 250, sold for €9.274 BP incl. Also see another related pipe offered at Drouot Paris, France, 2019/12/09, lot 206, sold for €8.060 BP incl.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESE
§A MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID WOOD APOSTLE CROSSPossibly Macao, China, 18th to 19th centuryOf wood, inlaid with incised mother-of-pearl to depict fruiting vines, lotus, small flowers and foliage as well as the "Sacred Heart of Jesus".H: 44,6 cm - w: 24,5 cmNote: Compare with a related cross, though of much more bigger size, offered at Christie's London, United Kingdom, 2015/05/11, lot 14, sold for GBP27.500.§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: A few missing inlays.
§A MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID WOOD APOSTLE CROSSVietnam, Tonkin, Nam Dinh, 19th centuryInlaid with flowers as well as with a cross.H: 44,5 cm - w: 25 cm§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- a few missing inlays;- a chip to one end of the cross.
§AN UNUSUAL AND VERY LARGE MOTHER OF PEARL INLAYS MANDARIN WOODEN TRAYVietnam, Tonkin, Nam Dinh, Nguyen Dynasty, Circa 1900Richly adorned with a decor of butterflies and flowers.H: 17,3 cm - L: 55,5 cm - w: 33 cmNote: Please compare with a related tray sold by Adam's 2021/06/30, lot 309, for €2.000 BP excl.§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: - a few missing inlays;- possibly missing bars which would have linked the feet;- a few cracks mostly to the below;- a few glued points.
§A MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID WOODEN TRAYVietnam, Tonkin, Nam Dinh, 19th centuryOf ovate shape, adorned with characters on a boat sailing a river, notably.L: 54,5 cm - w: 36 cm§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: A few missing inlays.
§A COLLECTION SIX (6) KANZASHI KOGAI HAIRPIN SETSJapan, Edo to Meiji periodEach matching set is composed of a kushi (comb) and a kogai (pin), decorated with floral patterns lacquer in gold hiramaki-e and nashiji, some with mother-of-pearl inlays.§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- overall good condition;- made of lacquer and mother of pearl;- a few faded gilt parts;- a few minor losses in the lacquer.
A BAG OF ASSORTED YELLOW METAL JEWELLERY, to include a pair of carved coral flowers fitted to a textured yellow metal mount with screw back fittings, a pair of yellow metal and green paste set stud earrings, post and rubber fittings, a pair of half hoop yellow metal earrings depicting snake, post and scroll fittings, a pair of yellow metal imitation pearl drop earrings, a broken cultured pearl necklace, with other single earrings and two screw back fittings, hallmarked 9ct gold Birmingham
TWO BOXES OF ASSORTED ITEMS, to include a quantity of costume jewellery such as Wedgwood brooch, a white metal abalone shell butterfly brooch stamped 'Alpaca Mexico', a pair of white metal pear cut blue topaz drop earrings with fish hook fittings stamped '925', stainless steel rings, yellow and white metal rings, bracelets, brooches, necklaces, cufflinks, pendants, earrings, imitation pearl strands, ladies and gents wristwatches, lighter, compact, a case ladies watch and bracelet set, etc
'MAX' A LARGE STEIFF FOX TERRIER, appears complete but has some fading, fur loss and wear, 1950's and later era Steiff button to underside of left ear, glass eyes, some wear/loss to vertically stitched woollen nose, mouth and claws, worn red leather collar with brass disc showing his name and (owners?) address, length approx. 45cm, height approx. 32cm, with a Stonehenge Woollen Industry Limited black plush Terrier, appears complete but some fur loss and wear especially to its head, mother of pearl pinhead eyes, vertically stitched woollen nose, Stonehenge label to underside (company operated from early 20th century to approx. 1959), length approx 31cm, height approx 22cm (2)
A LATE VICTORIAN MEMORIAL BROOCH AND A PAIR OF EARRINGS, the brooch of oval outline, the oval onyx panel set with a seed pearl forget-me-not, to the rope twist surround and vacant panel to the reverse, length 36mm, together with a pair of similar design oval earrings with screw fittings, fittings stamped 9ct, lengths 23mm, approximate total gross weight 21.5 grams (condition report: overall good condition, a very small nick to the edge of the onyx panel on the brooch, replacement metal pin, the earrings have been adapted to earrings from something else, but the fittings look to be early 20th century, adhesive visible around the edge of one of the forget-me-nots on the earrings)
A TRAY OF ASSORTED COSTUME JEWELLERY AND WRISTWATCHES, to include a quantity of costume jewellery such as imitation pearl strands, brooches of assorted designs, necklaces, etc, a selection of mostly ladies wristwatches such as 'Rotary, Timex, Seiko' with a gents 'Ingersoll' watch, round champagne dial signed 'Ingersoll Shockproof', vacant numerals, within a gold plated case, fitted with a brown worn strap, watch winds, sets and runs
A SELECTION OF JEWELLERY, to include a yellow-coloured metal line bracelet, set with oval cut garnets fitted with an integrated box clasp, and two additional figure of eight safety clasps, stamped '925', length 190mm, a white metal articulated line bracelet fitted with an integrated box clasp and two additional figure of eight safety clasps, stamped '925', length 190mm, a white metal mesh snake chain fitted with three paste set charms and a lobster claw clasp, various other yellow white metal pendant necklaces, four rings of various designs, an imitation pearl strand necklace, etc
VARIOUS MODERN ORIENTAL CERAMICS, comprising a pair of blue and white sleeve vases, both having blue ring to the base, heights 26cm, a flat sided blue and white teapot, decorated with dragons chasing a flaming pearl, six character marks to base, height 31cm (including cover), a framed porcelain plaque with character marks, size 30cm x 22cm, a pair of Japanese baluster vases, character marks to the base, height 27cm and four porcelain cats, all with various patterns (10) (Condition report; all appear ok)
A BAG OF ASSORTED JEWELLERY, to include a white metal charm bracelet, suspending thirty-two white metal charms, fitted with a heart clasp stamped 'Silver', a 'David Anderson' floral enamelled bar brooch with a bird and floral decoration, fitted with a brooch pin, hallmarked Chester 1901, a silver christening bangle, hallmarked Birmingham, a silver ingot pendant necklace hallmarked London 1977, suspending from a white metal curb link chain stamped 'Sterling', a white metal marcasite brooch stamped 'Silver', a carved mother of pearl circular brooch, a pair of gold fronted silver cufflinks, engraved initials 'GF' hallmarked Chester, a Robertsons badge, white metal brooch, ring, charms, etc
THREE ITEMS OF GOLD JEWELLERY, to include an early 20th century 15ct gold peridot and split pearl bar brooch with scrolling decoration, stamped 15ct, an early 20th century gold bar brooch with flower detail set with replacement red paste, and a 9ct gold ruby and diamond cluster pendant, with 9ct hallmark, lengths 15 to 50mm, approximate total gross weight 4.4 grams
A BAG OF ASSORTED JEWELLERY, to include a graduated malachite bead necklace fitted with a screw clasp, a three stand semi-precious beaded necklace of garnet, sodalite, nephrite, cultured pearls, fitted with a yellow metal lobster claw clasp, a cultured black pearl necklet fitted with a lobster claw clasp stamped '925', two flexi link watch straps, a yellow metal Christ pendant stamped 'PL 18k', a yellow metal curb link chain, etc
A Chinese gilt bronze incense burner, of compressed globular form on a circular foot, moulded in relief with dragons chasing a flaming pearl among clouds, between a precious objects border and a scrolling lotus border, flanked by dragon handles, 23cm long, 2184.1gCondition report: 2184.1g. Gilt losses throughout. Surface scratches and minor dents.
Three Chinese overlay Peking glass vases, 20th century, comprising: one of baluster form, decorated with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl above waves in green against a red ground, flanked by two Buddhist lion handles with looped rings, four-character Qianlong mark, 27.3cm high, one of ovoid form, with scrolling lotus in green against a red ground, four-character Qianlong mark, 26.3cm high, and another, the compressed globular body decorated with fish, birds and flowers in shaped panels in blue against a red ground, the straight neck with a dragon, four-character Qianlong mark, 25.5cm high (3)Condition report: Surface scratches
An early 20th Century Italian bowl back mandolin, labelled 'Sistema De Meglio, Napoli, Speciale', with a mother of pearl inlaid tortoiseshell pickguard below the sound hole, together with a mahogany 'coffin' fitted caseCondition report: The left hand side of the headstock is missing, the tortoiseshell panel is cracked and areas of the inlay are missing, there are numerous surface scratches and knocks.The case is scratched, cracked and shows signs of use.See additional images. Internal length of case 59.5cm long.
A pair of Negretti & Zambra opera glasses, the gilt metal frame with purple decoration, 9.5cm wide, together with one other pair having mother of pearl decoration signed GW Price London, 9.5cm wideCondition report: Negretti pair have loss of colour and blemishes to areas of guilloche, Price pair have surface blemish to small area which may remove with scraping.
Two Japanese lacquered panels, of oval form, inlaid in bone and mother-of-pearl, one with cockerels and chickens, the other with an eagle perched on a blossoming branch, 45cm x 45.5cm (2)Condition report: Lacquer with cracks and small chips. Chicken panel - inlaid details missing to cockerel and hen. Hen loose. Eagle panel - Feather chipped, cracked and glued, piece of branch loose.
A pair of Chinese blue and white vases, c.1900, of ovoid form with a long cylindrical neck, painted with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl among clouds against a blue ground, four-character Kangxi mark, 26cm highCondition report: One cracked to rim, the other with rim and foot rim chipped and hairline crack.
A pair of Chinese jade vases and covers, in the shape of a leather pouch-form flask with drilled holes to the top for suspension, carved to each side with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl, the domed cover carved with lotus petals with a ball finial, 16cm high (4)Condition report: Small chips to cover, rim and foot rim of both vases. Stone with natural cracks.Please see additional images.We think they are late copies.
A JAPANESE GOLD AND BLACK LACQUER THREE-CASE INRO EDO OR MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY Decorated with a continuous design of flowers issuing from a rocky outcrop, with small chrysanthemums to one side and large white blossoms made of mother of pearl inlays, the rest of the decoration rendered in gold takamaki-e and hiramaki-e, with a glass ojime, a wood bead and a manju netsuke carved with a dense design of leafy tendrils, the inro 7.4cm.
A JAPANESE LACQUER BOX AND COVER MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH OR 20TH CENTURY The rectangular body and lid decorated with a continuous design of dandelions and other leafy sprays in gold nashiji and takamaki-e lacquer on a black ground, some petals highlighted with minute mother of pearl inlays, unsigned, 5.8cm x 11.2cm x 14cm; together with a rectangular cloisonné tray with a writhing dragon, the reverse with paulownia, 18.2cm x 12.6cm. (3)
A LARGE JAPANESE STAG ANTLER KOGATANA NETSUKE MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY Of curved form and hiding a short blade, the surface decorated with a dense design of a writhing dragon amongst clouds, with two tama (grant-wishing jewels), leafy tendrils, flowers, key frets, and the extremities with monsters' heads, attached to a bamboo tonkotsu, the tobacco box carved with a three-clawed dragon emerging from clouds whilst grasping a tiger with its scaly tail, on a dense ground of cross designs, the lid with clouds and bamboo leaves; together with a wood tonkotsu decorated with many insects in a variety of inlays including mother of pearl, lacquer, horn and bone, the kogatana netsuke 36.2cm. (3)
A JAPANESE INLAID LACQUER BOX AND COVER IN THE STYLE OF RITSUO MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY The rectangular body and lid decorated in relief with a variety of fish and seashells in polychrome ceramic, the animals swimming amongst seaweed rendered in gold lacquer, all on a dense ground of mother of pearl inlays, 7cm x 9.6cm x 12.2cm. (2)
A LARGE JAPANESE EMBROIDERED WALL HANGING MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY The rectangular panel worked in silk and metallic threads in a variety of embroidery techniques, depicting a large eagle perched on a rock amongst crashing waves, a ferocious-looking dragon holding a sacred pearl emerging from the waters underneath; with three cranes flying amongst scrolling clouds high above, 215cm x 149cm.
AN UNUSAL JAPANESE LACQUER NETSUKE MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY Modelled as a rabbit and a monkey neck-wrestling, the primate depicted in red and gold lacquer with its eyes inlaid with minute mother of pearl and black beads, his opponent in silver lacquer and its eyes inlaid with red beads, unsigned, 3.9cm. Provenance: an American private collection, purchased 1990s-2010s.
THREE JAPANESE NETSUKE MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY Two in wood, the largest depicting a spider on a persimmon, the body of the insect in mother of pearl; the other carved as a bundle of firewood in a woven basket; the third netsuke a small rat peeping out of Daikoku's sack of treasures, the rodent movable, the bag probably made of corozo nut, all unsigned, 4cm max. (3)
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