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Click here to subscribePink Opal, Ruby and White Zircon Ring, a 2.75ct oval cut cabochon of natural pink opal, set in a lozenge shaped mount of 14ct gold vermeil and silver, framed with natural white zircons and with three round cut, bezel set rubies to top and bottom, and a bezel set, pear cut ruby to each side, making the total 3.5cts; pink being one of the more unusual colours of opal, the Birthstone for October; size Q/R
A SMALL CHINESE DING BOWL SONG DYNASTY 960-1279 The U-shaped body with a gently flaring rim, incised with a stylised flowerhead to the interior and simple concentric bands to the exterior, with two paper labels inscribed 'George Eumorfopoulos C143' and 'Brodie & Enid Lodge M767', 9.6cm. Provenance: from the collection of Francis Golding (1944-2013), formerly in the collections of George Eumorfopoulos and Brodie Lodge. Cf. R L Hobson, The Eumorfopoulous Collection, volume III p.24, no.C143, pl.29. 宋白釉劃花碗 來源：Francis Golding（1944-2013）收藏，George Eumorfopoulos 及Brodie Lodge舊藏（附標籤）
TWO CHINESE BRONZE FIGURES OF LU DONGBIN LATE MING/QING DYNASTY Both standing, wearing headdresses with long ribbons and flowing robes, with small gourds fastened by their sides. One figure bearded, supported on an integral stand with lingzhi and stylised waves, holding a small ball in his right hand, the other with red cold painted details, together with a wood stand, 26.5cm. (3) Cf. R Kerr, Later Chinese Bronzes, pp.80-85 no.64 and also M Maucuer, Bronzes de la Chine impériale des Song aux Qing, p.156, no.108 for similar figures. Lü Dongbin is one of the Eight Immortals honoured as a great poet and swordsman.
*A CHINESE BLUE-BLACK GROUND SILK SUIT OF CEREMONIAL ARMOUR AND HELMET OF A GENERAL QING DYNASTY In dark blue-black satin with gilt copper studs and lined with cotton padding and pale-blue silk, comprising: a jacket and apron, detachable sleeves, shoulder epaulettes and accessories, together with a parcel-gilt and iron helmet adorned with gold dragons, borders of ruyi-heads and set with coral and surmounted by a tall fur plume and a gilt metal reticulated finial, the jacket and skirt 150cm approx. Provenance: formerly the collection of Miss Diana Kearny Powell, Washington, who inherited the suit from her father Col. William Glasgow Powell, USMC (1871-1955), who participated in the relief of Peking in 1900. Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Armaments and Military Provisions, pp.66-67, no.62. and also R L Thorp, Son of Heaven, Imperial Arts of China, pp.80-81 for similar suits of armour, see also China, the Three Emperors 1662-1795, pp.156-157 for an illustration of related suits of armour from the Eight Banners. 清藍緞面銅釘面將軍甲胄 來源：華盛頓Diana Kearny Powell小姐收藏。她是由她的父親William Glasgow Powell USMC（1871-1955）那裡繼承而得。 William曾經參加1900年的北京解圍戰
TWO CHINESE YELLOW GROUND SAUCERS YONGZHENG AND QIANLONG One carved to the exterior with flowerheads on a continuous scrolling branch, the other with eight stylised green flowerheads, each with a six character mark, 15.8cm. (2) Provenance: the first formerly in the collection of Mr and Mrs Jack Steinberg, formed by R W Symonds, the latter formerly in a private Swiss collection.
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE TALL SLENDER BALUSTER VASE KANGXI 1662-1722 Painted with twelve large aster flowerheads amongst scrolling branches and leaves between two scroll bands and a further band of petals to the shoulder beneath the flared rim, a six character Xuande mark to the base, 45.3cm. Cf. C R Min, The Gu Gong Museum Collection of Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain, Shunzhi and Kangxi Period Underglaze Blue, pp.143-146, nos.287 & 288 for vases of this form. 清康熙青花纏枝花卉紋瓶 來源：英國私人收藏
A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE YEN YEN VASES KANGXI 1662-1722 Each painted in bright underglaze blue with four deer and three cranes in a rocky landscape, the rims and shoulders with stylised cloud bands, the feet with simple lappets, 45.8cm. (2) Provenance: sold by Spink & Son, in the 1970s and formerly in the Chang Collection in California in the 1980s. Cf. Qing Shunzhi Kangxi Chao Qinghua Ci, pp.476-477, nos.307 & 308 and also C Jörg, Chinese Ceramics in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, p.98, no.88 for similar vases. See also C R Min, The Gu Gong Museum Collection of Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain, Shunzi and Kangxi Period Underglaze Blue, pp.476-477, nos.307 & 308. 清康熙青花鶴鹿同春鳳尾尊 一對 來源：1970年代由Spink & Son 售出 1980年代加利福尼亞Chang舊藏
A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON STEM CUP SONG/YUAN DYNASTY The plain U-shaped body with an everted rim, raised on a tall flared ribbed stem simulating bamboo, a paper label for Bluett & Sons, London to the base, 13cm. Provenance: from the collection of R Firth Esq., purchased from Sydney L Moss Ltd on October 24th 1951 for £3.10, a copy of the original invoice is available. Cf. J Harrison-Hall, Ming Ceramics in the British Museum, p.464, nos.16:2 - 16:5 for related examples. 宋/元龍泉瓜皮青釉竹節高足碗 來源：R Firth Esq收藏，1951年10月24日以£ 3.10的價格購於Sydney L Moss Ltd（附發票）
An important large 20th Century German silver flatware Table Service, with the mark of Gebr. Friedlander, [Berlin], the shaped handles with scroll, leaf and sprig decoration, each terminating with a shell motif, and all engraved with the letter 'R', comprising:18 Dinner Forks;18 Dinner Knives (with new Sheffield blades);18 Tea Forks;18 Tea Knives;18 Soup Spoons;18 Tea Spoons;18 Coffee Spoons;1 Soup Ladle;2 Sauce Ladles;2 Pickle Forks;& Butter Knives, & a Cheese Knife;together 133 pieces, weighable silver of approx. 194 ozs., An extremely fine service. As a collection. (133)
Jack Yeats and his friends. An artist's Portfolio containing works collected by Jack Yeats and his wife Cottie, or given to them by their friends, some carefully preserved in tissue, including: a)An interesting drawing, ink on card, 8 ins x 6 ins, showing figures in a West of Ireland landscape. A woman sits under a thorn tree, a man and a woman look over a stone wall; in the wall is an oblong box, possibly a coffin. The style is similar to early work by Jack Yeats, but there is no signature.b)George Russell 'AE'. A landscape drawing, pastel, signed G.W.R., unfortunately much rubbed.c)James Guthrie. Eight prints and engravings, various sizes, several inscribed to Jack Yeats by the artist.d)Ernest Marriott. A hand coloured drawing of a mask, inscribed to Jack Yeats by the artist, 1912; and two black-and-white caricatures by Marriott. e)R. Caulfield Orpen (architect). A card with a miniature watercolour coastal scene, inscribed rear 'with gratitude for assistance yesterday', dated 1935.f)H.J. Owen. A watercolour cartoon, titled "Oh! Theodore has forgotten something! He must return to the boat!" (Theodore is a mouse, and a pirate).g)E.M. O'R. Dickey, a signed engraving of a theatre audience; also a print after Beardsley, and a printed caricature of John Masefield by 'Max' (Beerbohm).h)C. Lovat Fraser. A colour printed caricature of George Bernard Shaw, in printed folder, privately printed for friends of Earl E. Fisk, Christmas 1930.i)A hand coloured coat of arms for the Yeats family, executed by Capt. Neville Roberts, the accompanying envelope inscribed probably by Jack Yeats; and a few other items.A most interesting collection, giving some insight into Jack Yeats' artistic tastes and the range of his friendships.As a collection, w.a.f. (1)Provenance: The Yeats Family Collection.
A George III silver pap boat D & R Hennell, London possibly 1790, with shell, 'c' scroll and punched edge, 11.5cm wide, 2ozs and a George III silver helmet shape cream jug, marks unclear, probably London 1781, bright cut foliate engraved, bead borders, monogrammed in a cartouche, on a square plinth base, 15cm high, loaded (2).
A George III gold and black enamel memorial band ring, the outside inscribed 'Docti Mentisque Benigne' (the Scientist's Mind Rests?)' in gold on a black enamel ground between fine enamel bands, the inside engraved 'H Collins, ob Octbris 3tio 1814 at 24', with hallmarks for London 1814, ring size leading edge R, 6.3g gross.
Ramon Ward-Thompson (New Zealand, b. 1941), Sydney Autumn, Martin Place, signed 'R Ward-Thompson' (lower left) and inscribed with title and artist's name (verso), oil on canvas board, 89.5 x 69.5cm, together with a laminated Vogue Living advert for Boronia Art Gallery featuring this work, and a copy of Vogue Living magazine featuring the same advert.
A French scent bottle or atomiser marked R. LALIQUE MADE IN FRANCE, the pink hued octagonal glass reservoir moulded on alternate faces with draped female figures, the gilt brass atomiser mount marked Molinard Jeune Grasse Paris BTE S.G.D.G, overall height 15cm [it appears that the join of the pump-action spray and the mount requires attention] with two printed instructions sheets for Nouveau Vaporisateur a Pompe....Le Parisien Brevete S.G.D.G.
British common socket pattern 1876 steel bayonet for the Martini Henry .450 caliber rifle with mk II leather scabbard with brass mounts. The triangular blade stamped at the forte 'R WD' with Broad Arrow and Crown mark 'E46', and the scabbard marked with 'WD', Broad Arrow and Crown mark 'E39' (Blade measures 545mm or 21.5 inches from shoulder)
Boxed Hornby Railways OO gauge: B.R diesel brush type 4 R.060; G.W.R loco pannier tank R.041; operating mail coach BR livery R.416; G.W.R coach 57' brake 3rd R.430; B.R Mk. 3 first class coach R.428; operating crane truck R.127; platform shelter R.510; junction signal set R.139; and two special edition Pugh & Co coal wagons R010; together with boxed Hornby Railways OO gauge high speed electric train set (a/f)
A group of four medals, named to 'Capt. R. I. Smith R.A.S.C.', comprising The Italy Star, The Defence Medal, War Medal and Africa Medal with Kenya bar, together with miniatures for the Second World War medal, a cap badge, a button and a copy of 'Barrack-Room Ballads and other verses' by Rudyard Kipling
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