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# A RARE DATED CHINESE SIX COLOUR BEIJING GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE, 19TH CENTURY Carved in shallow relief in red, green, blue, yell

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Lot 48

# A RARE DATED CHINESE SIX COLOUR BEIJING GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE, 19TH CENTURY Carved in shallow relief in red, green, blue, yellow, black and pink with a warrior holding a flag, standing beside his horse and looking up to a floating deity, the reverse with a figure praying beside an incense burner beneath plantain and the crescent moon, the shoulders each with an inscription, one which reads shi jia shen ji chun (in the third month of Jia Shen year, probably for 1824), the other reading zhen shang zhai fang gu (an imitation of the archaic style by Zhenshang Hall), all reserved on a milk-white ground, 8cm. Provenance: formerly in an American private collection, c.1960. 十八世紀涅白地六色套料鼻煙壺《真賞齋仿古》、《時甲申季春》來源：1960年代美國私人收藏

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A RARE AND LARGE KOREAN PAINTING ON SILK BY HA WOL SA SHI DATED 1764, CHOSON DYNASTY Depicting Daoist Immortals, Gods and phi

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Lot 504

A RARE AND LARGE KOREAN PAINTING ON SILK BY HA WOL SA SHI DATED 1764, CHOSON DYNASTY Depicting Daoist Immortals, Gods and philosophers sitting at a table set with scholastic attributes and surrounding a central tiger and other ferocious beasts, framed and glazed, 81cm x 125cm. Provenance: from the collection of John Newall Esq. Formerly in the collection of Mr & Mrs François P. Mallet. Sold at Hôtel Drouot, 18th March 1997 by Research Tajan, lot 112. Cf. P Valfre, Yixing teapots for Europe, pp.126-127 where this painting is discussed and illustrated.

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A RARE KOREAN GILT IRON FIGURE OF WENSHU, KORYO/CHOSON DYNASTY Seated in dhyanasana wearing a loose robe falling in pleats, t

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Lot 506

A RARE KOREAN GILT IRON FIGURE OF WENSHU, KORYO/CHOSON DYNASTY Seated in dhyanasana wearing a loose robe falling in pleats, the face crisply cast, raised on the back of a lion, the back with an illegible inscription, 43cm. Provenance: from the collection of John Newall Esq.

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A RARE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE FLARED CYLINDRICAL VASE, MID-17TH CENTURY Painted in underglaze blue with four figures on a ple

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Lot 63

A RARE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE FLARED CYLINDRICAL VASE, MID-17TH CENTURY Painted in underglaze blue with four figures on a pleasure boat navigating a path through rocks and weeds, the reverse with pine and maple trees, a paper label for the Bernheimer Collection, 21.1cm. 十七世紀中期青花人物故事紋花觚

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A RARE CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE DUTCH-DECORATED DISH, 18TH CENTURY Brightly enamelled with a scene of the crucifixion, after an e

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Lot 67

A RARE CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE DUTCH-DECORATED DISH, 18TH CENTURY Brightly enamelled with a scene of the crucifixion, after an engraving by Bolswert of the painting Le Coup de Lance by Rubens, 21cm. Provenance: from the collection of John Newall Esq. Cf. H Espir, European Decoration of Oriental Porcelain 1700-1830, p.198 for another example. 十八世紀粉彩西洋人物盤來源：John Newall收藏

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A RARE CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BOWL, 19TH CENTURY Depicting Shoulao and a small boy beside a pine tree and rockwork, a bat in fl

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Lot 72

A RARE CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BOWL, 19TH CENTURY Depicting Shoulao and a small boy beside a pine tree and rockwork, a bat in flight above carrying a gourd, the base with a four character mark which reads jing si tang zhi, 14.5cm. Cf. Zhao Congyue, Porcelains with inscriptions of Shendetang collected by the Palace Museum, pp.78-81 for a bowl with the same decoration and mark. 十九世紀粉彩福從天降碗《經笥堂製》款

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A RARE CHINESE IMPERIAL GREEN GLAZED ‘DRAGON’ BOWL, KANGXI SIX CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1662-1722 The exterior incise

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Lot 78

A RARE CHINESE IMPERIAL GREEN GLAZED ‘DRAGON’ BOWL, KANGXI SIX CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1662-1722 The exterior incised with two five-clawed dragons, each chasing a flaming pearl above crested waves, the interior well with a dragon medallion, 15.2cm. Provenance: formerly in an English private collection; sold as one of a pair at Sotheby’s, London, 10 June 1986, lot 279. Exhibited at the Kunstmuseum of Dusseldorf as part of the Chinesische Keramik exhibition in 1965, no.184. 清康熙綠釉暗刻趕珠龍紋撇口碗《大清康熙年製》青花楷書款來源：英國私人收藏, 倫敦蘇富比1986年6月10日·編號279 （一對）展覽：1965年在Kunstmuseum of Dusseldorf的Chinesische Keramik展覽展出, 編號184

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A RARE CHINESE ANHUA-DECORATED WHITE GLAZED STEM BOWL, 17TH CENTURY The flaring U-shaped body raised on a spreading foot, inc

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Lot 81

A RARE CHINESE ANHUA-DECORATED WHITE GLAZED STEM BOWL, 17TH CENTURY The flaring U-shaped body raised on a spreading foot, incised to the exterior with two ferocious scaly dragons chasing flaming pearls of wisdom, the interior with a six character Xuande mark in underglaze blue within a double ring, 9.9cm dia. Provenance: the collection of Charles Russell, purchased by Bluett & Sons from Sotheby’s, London, 6th June 1935, lot 85, for £9. The collection of Basil Drewe, purchased from Bluett & Sons, 3rd May 1938, for £13:10, and thence by descent. Cf. R Davids & D Jellinek, Provenance, pp.382-7 for further information about Charles Russell. 十七世紀白釉暗刻趕珠龍紋高足碗《大明宣德年製》青花楷書仿款來源：Charles Russell舊藏, 以£9的價格由Bluett & Son購於倫敦蘇富比1935年6月6日·編號85, Basil Drewe收藏,其于1938年5月3日以£13.10的價格從Bluett & Son處購得

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A RARE CHINESE IMPERIAL BLUE AND WHITE ‘KUI DRAGON’ BOWL, SIX CHARACTER YONGZHENG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1723-35 Painted to t

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Lot 83

A RARE CHINESE IMPERIAL BLUE AND WHITE ‘KUI DRAGON’ BOWL, SIX CHARACTER YONGZHENG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1723-35 Painted to the exterior with four kui dragons above a band of scrolling lappets, the interior with a dragon roundel within concentric bands, 18.2cm. Provenance: formerly in the collection of Reverend Dr K H Uttley (1901-1972). Cf. M Holdsworth & C Munn, Dictionary of Hong Kong Biography, p.444. 清雍正青花夔龍紋碗《大清雍正年製》青花楷書款來源：K H Uttley教士收藏

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A RARE CHINESE IMPERIAL GREEN ENAMELLED ‘DRAGON’ DISH, SIX CHARACTER ZHENGDE MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD 1506-1

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Lot 84

A RARE CHINESE IMPERIAL GREEN ENAMELLED ‘DRAGON’ DISH, SIX CHARACTER ZHENGDE MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD 1506-1521 The shallow body decorated to the interior with a central medallion containing a five-clawed scaly dragon, writhing amongst clouds and flame wisps, the reverse with two further dragons to the rim, the green enamel on the fifth claw of each dragon effaced, a paper label for Bluett & Sons London, 19.8cm. Provenance: purchased as part of a pair by Bluett & Sons from auctioneers Foster & Cranfield, 4th May 1932, lot 318, for £15:10. The collection of Mrs Basil Drewe, purchased from Bluett & Sons, 8th December 1933, for £35, possibly as a Christmas present, and thence by descent. Cf. J Harrison-Hall, Ming Ceramics in the British Museum, pp.208-209, nos.8:33-8:35 where other examples of the same date are illustrated; see also R L Hobson, Eumorfopoulos Collection, Vol.4, pl.30, cat. Nos. D69 & D70. For an example sold at Sotheby’s see The Meiyintang Collection Part IV, 9th October 2012, lot 21, where it is noted another dish of this design from the British Rail Pension Fund was sold on four further separate occasions at Sotheby’s; 13th December 1966, lot 73; 1st July 1969, lot 149; 17th November 1970, lot 76; and 16th May 1989, lot 27. 明正德綠彩雲龍紋盤《大明正德年製》青花楷書款來源：以£15.10的價格由Bluett & Son購於Foster & Cranfield拍賣行1932年5月4日·編號318（一對）, Basil Drewe收藏,其于1933年12月8日以£38的價格從Bluett & Son處購得可能用於聖誕節禮物

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A RARE CHINESE IMPERIAL GREEN ENAMELLED ‘DRAGON’ DISH, SIX CHARACTER ZHENGDE MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD 1506-1

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Lot 85

A RARE CHINESE IMPERIAL GREEN ENAMELLED ‘DRAGON’ DISH, SIX CHARACTER ZHENGDE MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD 1506-1521 The shallow body decorated to the interior with a central medallion containing a five-clawed scaly dragon, writhing amongst clouds and flame wisps, the reverse with two further dragons to the rim, a paper label for Bluett & Sons London, 19.8cm. Provenance: purchased as part of a pair by Bluett & Sons from auctioneers Foster & Cranfield, 4th May 1932, lot 318, for £15:10. The collection of Mrs Basil Drewe, purchased from Bluett & Sons, 8th December 1933, for £35, possibly as a Christmas present, and thence by descent. Cf. J Harrison-Hall, Ming Ceramics in the British Museum, pp.208-209, nos.8:33-8:35 where other examples of the same date are illustrated; see also R L Hobson, Eumorfopoulos Collection, Vol.4, pl.30, cat. nos. D69 & D70. For an example sold at Sotheby’s see The Meiyintang Collection Part IV, 9th October 2012, lot 21, where it is noted another dish of this design from the British Rail Pension Fund was sold on four further separate occasions at Sotheby’s; 13th December 1966, lot 73; 1st July 1969, lot 149; 17th November 1970, lot 76; and 16th May 1989, lot 27. 明正德綠彩五爪雲龍紋盤《大明正德年製》青花楷書款來源：以£15.10的價格由Bluett & Son購於Foster & Cranfield拍賣行1932年5月4日·編號318（一對）, Basil Drewe收藏,其于1933年12月8日以£38的價格從Bluett & Son處購得可能用於聖誕節禮物

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A FINE AND RARE CHINESE IMPERIAL YELLOW GLAZED ANHUA-DECORATED ‘CRANES’ DISH, SIX CHARACTER YONGZHENG MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE

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Lot 86

A FINE AND RARE CHINESE IMPERIAL YELLOW GLAZED ANHUA-DECORATED ‘CRANES’ DISH, SIX CHARACTER YONGZHENG MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD 1723-35 The shallow body with a gently flaring rim, delicately incised to the interior with a central medallion containing a pair of cranes standing beneath a pine tree, with lingzhi fungus emerging from the tree’s trunk and rockwork, the reverse with five bats in flight amongst clouds, 13.5cm. Provenance: purchased by Bluett & Sons from Carretier, 24th February 1937, for £3:4:0. The collection of Basil Drewe, purchased from Bluett & Sons on 13th August 1937, for £6, and thence by descent. Cf. Imperial Perfection, The Palace Porcelain of Three Chinese Emperors, A Selection from the Wang Xing Lou Collection, p.236 no.93 for a similar example. See also Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 17 May 1988, lot 77. 清雍正黃釉暗刻松鶴延年碟《大清雍正年製》青花楷書款來源：1937年2月24日,以£3.4的價格由Bluett & Son購於Carretier, Basil Drewe收藏,其于1937年8月13日以£6的價格從Bluett & Son處購得

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A RARE CHINESE IMPERIAL YELLOW GROUND ‘CRANES’ BOWL, SIX CHARACTER YONGZHENG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1723-35 Finely potted wit

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Lot 87

A RARE CHINESE IMPERIAL YELLOW GROUND ‘CRANES’ BOWL, SIX CHARACTER YONGZHENG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1723-35 Finely potted with deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot, incised and enamelled around the exterior with eight cranes in flight amidst green enamelled cloud scrolls above rockwork and breaking waves which encircle the base, the interior with a lustrous yellow glaze, 15cm. Provenance: an English private collection, London, and formerly with Marchant and Son and J. Sparks Ltd. Cf. Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Porcelains with Cloisonné Enamel Decoration and Famille Rose Decoration, pp.96-7, no.84 for a similar bowl. See also I Laszlo Legeza, Malcolm MacDonald, Collection of Chinese Ceramics, pl.CXXV no.332. 清雍正黃地粉彩雲鶴紋碗《大清雍正年製》青花楷書款來源：英國私人收藏，Marchant舊藏，購於J. Sparks Ltd.

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AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE CHINESE IMPERIAL DOUCAI JAR AND COVER, GUAN, SIX CHARACTER YONGZHENG MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE

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Lot 88

AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE CHINESE IMPERIAL DOUCAI JAR AND COVER, GUAN, SIX CHARACTER YONGZHENG MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD 1723-35 The ovoid body gently tapering at the foot, delicately painted in underglaze blue with two scaly yinglong (winged dragons) in flight amongst scrolling clouds, a band of scalloped lappets to the shoulder and foot embellished with doucai enamels, the circular flattened cover with a single yinglong within concentric bands, the base with a paper label for Bluett & Sons, London, 11cm across, 10.4cm high. (2) Provenance: a British private collection. Purchased from Bluett & Sons, London, 1st May 1946, for £9:10. Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Porcelains in Polychrome and Contrasting Colours, p.233, no.214, where a comparable jar and cover from the Yongzheng reign is illustrated. A jar without a cover in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum is illustrated in A Hougron’s publication, La Céramique chinoise ancienne, p.212. For a tian jar dating to the Chenghua period after which this example is modelled, see the Tsui Museum of Art, Hong Kong, The Legacy of Chenghua, Imperial Porcelain of the Chenghua Reign Excavated from Zhushan, Jingdezhen, p.310, no.C111; another from the Percival David Foundation is illustrated by R Scott & S Pierson in Flawless Porcelains: Imperial Ceramics from the Reign of the Chenghua Emperor, p.36, no.17. For an example with a cover sold at Sotheby & Co, see The Collection of W W Winkworth Esq, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Bronzes, 12th December 1972, lot 119, purchased by H Moss for £580. 清雍正鬥彩應龍紋蓋罐來源：英國私人收藏，1946年5月1日以£9.10的價格購於Bluett & Son, London 北京故宮博物館有一例雍正仿成化紋飾的鬥彩應龍蓋罐刻字比較，見《故宮博物院文物珍品大系——五彩·鬥彩》香港，2008，頁233，圖214；另見英國維多利亞及阿爾伯特博物館藏一例同一紋飾無蓋鬥彩應龍罐，詳見A Hougron’s publication著,《 La Céramique chinoise ancienne》，頁212. W W Winkworth Esq家族亦舊藏一件鬥彩應龍紋罐（蓋可能後配），後於蘇富比拍賣行于1972年12月12日售出·編號119.當時由Hugh Moss以£580的价格购得。

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A RARE CHINESE UNDERGLAZE RED MALLET VASE, KANGXI 1662-1722 The domed body with a tall cylindrical neck, painted with two sty

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Lot 91

A RARE CHINESE UNDERGLAZE RED MALLET VASE, KANGXI 1662-1722 The domed body with a tall cylindrical neck, painted with two stylized phoenix, the base lacking, together with an associated base with a six character Kangxi mark, 18cm. (2) Provenance: an English private collection from North London.

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Irish Beef Steak Club: An early 19th Century silver gridiron Emblem or Decoration, with engraved Hibernian Harp surmounted,

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Lot 72

Irish Beef Steak Club: An early 19th Century silver gridiron Emblem or Decoration, with engraved Hibernian Harp surmounted, inscribed "Beef Steak Club Founded March 17th, 1797," approx. 8.5cms (3 1/2") high. Ex. Rare. (1)

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A rare and elaborate Apostle type Spoon, the top with fine figure of classical woman with hound, over a rococo designed handl

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Lot 60

A rare and elaborate Apostle type Spoon, the top with fine figure of classical woman with hound, over a rococo designed handle, and with chased leaf shaped pierced and gilded bowl, approx. 3 ozs, London c. 1854, maker F.H. (1)

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A rare antique Attic Pottery red figured Amphora, with Grecian lady and other decoration, 24.5cms (9 1/2") high; a similar Bo

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Lot 696

A rare antique Attic Pottery red figured Amphora, with Grecian lady and other decoration, 24.5cms (9 1/2") high; a similar Bowl, decorated with scrolls and red figures, Female Heads 12cms (4 3/4") diameter; a decorated two handled Pot; an early Greek pottery Head of a Woman; and a later chalk ditto. (5)

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A rare early 19th Century carved rectangular ivory Box, containing circular and rectangular markers, each piece carved with a

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Lot 219

A rare early 19th Century carved rectangular ivory Box, containing circular and rectangular markers, each piece carved with a coronet, and the lid with similar design and initials C.M.C., of The Mac Carthy Family. A lot. (1)

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Letter Openers: Three rare 19th Century finely carved Japanese ivory Letter Openers, and similar tortoiseshell ditto, the lar

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Lot 222

Letter Openers: Three rare 19th Century finely carved Japanese ivory Letter Openers, and similar tortoiseshell ditto, the largest 32cms (12 1/2") long, the smallest 24cms (9 1/2") long. (4)

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A 19th Century circular brass Holosteric Barometer / Fahrenheit's Thermometer; a rare circular Oriental Sundial Compass, prof

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Lot 192

A 19th Century circular brass Holosteric Barometer / Fahrenheit's Thermometer; a rare circular Oriental Sundial Compass, profusely engraved with symbols of stars and occult, 16.5cms (6 1/2") diameter; and a Military Pocket Compass, in leather case. (3)

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A rare late 19th Century brass and metal Wool Winder, on mahogany stand with label of Goodbrand & Co. Ltd., Makers, Mancheste

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Lot 375

A rare late 19th Century brass and metal Wool Winder, on mahogany stand with label of Goodbrand & Co. Ltd., Makers, Manchester & Stalybridge, approx. 64cms (25") high, base 45cms x 71cms (17 1/2" x 28"). (1)

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A rare late 18th Century Danish? Tobacco Box, with engraved and embossed lid, the base depicting the military victories of Fr

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Lot 202

A rare late 18th Century Danish? Tobacco Box, with engraved and embossed lid, the base depicting the military victories of Fridericus Borusso, 16.5cms (6 1/2") long; and another similar later brass Tobacco Box inscribed and engraved with German scene of The Siege of Lieglitz, c. 1760, 16.5cms (6 1/4") long. (2)

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A rare Victorian Irish Provincial cast metal Garden Bench Seat, by James Stephens, Galway, with metal plate, the pierced and

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Lot 464

A rare Victorian Irish Provincial cast metal Garden Bench Seat, by James Stephens, Galway, with metal plate, the pierced and decorated back over latted seat, supported by two decorated sides and with vines, and serpents, with dogs head arms and paw feet, 132cms (52") long. (1)

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A rare 19th Century Writing Game, with roll-out script and markers, in original rolled cloth holder, with label. Unusual. (1)

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Lot 235

A rare 19th Century Writing Game, with roll-out script and markers, in original rolled cloth holder, with label. Unusual. (1)

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A very rare heavy small oval 18th Century Snuff Box, in the shape of a nutmeg, the top finely engraved in the rococo style wi

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Lot 206

A very rare heavy small oval 18th Century Snuff Box, in the shape of a nutmeg, the top finely engraved in the rococo style with a bird holding a twig with leafy border and similar rim, 6.5cms. (1)

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A fine quality early 19th Century Adams style metal Incense Burner, the bowl decorated with vines and leaves on three upright

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Lot 279

A fine quality early 19th Century Adams style metal Incense Burner, the bowl decorated with vines and leaves on three uprights with swags of flowers and paw feet, on triform and circular base 43cms (17") high; also a rare 19th Century wooden and iron Hat Stretcher. A lot. (2)

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A very rare and fine quality small lacquer Box and Cover, decorated with birds, c. 1840, and in original outer wooden protect

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Lot 236

A very rare and fine quality small lacquer Box and Cover, decorated with birds, c. 1840, and in original outer wooden protective box, signed with the original bill of sale, when purchased in Kyoto in 1956. (1)Provenance: Dromoland Castle, Co. Clare.

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Co. Clare: "The Seal of the Ennis and West Clare Railway Company," Incorporated 1880. An original wax seal. V. Rare. (1)Prove

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Lot 136

Co. Clare: "The Seal of the Ennis and West Clare Railway Company," Incorporated 1880. An original wax seal. V. Rare. (1)Provenance: Dromoland Castle, Co. Clare

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Early Irish Provincial SamplersCo. Cavan: "The Request," a large needlework Sampler with 3 verse Poem, within a floral border

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Lot 814

Early Irish Provincial SamplersCo. Cavan: "The Request," a large needlework Sampler with 3 verse Poem, within a floral border, signed 'Caroline Hudson, 1835,' and another smaller ditto with one verse poem, by the same hand, signed 'Caroline Hudson, Cavan, 1835,' in gilt frames. Rare (2)

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Library of Books: A large collection, over 275 volumes, from the library of the late Dr. John Bradley, Archeologist, on vario

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Lot 389

Library of Books: A large collection, over 275 volumes, from the library of the late Dr. John Bradley, Archeologist, on various subjects, but principally of Irish interest, some rare first editions, scarce reprints, mostly in original cloth or hard back, some leather bound volumes. as a coll., w.a.f. (1)

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A rare unusually large early 19th Century Irish mahogany Dining Table, consisting of six parts, each with rectangular tops, t

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Lot 882

A rare unusually large early 19th Century Irish mahogany Dining Table, consisting of six parts, each with rectangular tops, the end parts with rounded corners all on four turned legs with brass castors, 152cms (60") wide, and approx. 538cms (17'6") long. (1)

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A rare Napoleon III silver Medal, after Barre with original miniature, and red striped ribbon, awarded for Italian Campaign 1

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Lot 132

A rare Napoleon III silver Medal, after Barre with original miniature, and red striped ribbon, awarded for Italian Campaign 1859, in contemporary box. (1)Provenance: Mc Carthy Family

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A very rare small 18th Century French Ladies Fob Watch, with circular enamel face, fusee movement, and a small gold chain wit

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Lot 146

A very rare small 18th Century French Ladies Fob Watch, with circular enamel face, fusee movement, and a small gold chain with original key. (1)

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A rare pair of finely carved Irish George II style Console Tables, the serpentine shaped tops over profusely carved sides and

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Lot 670

A rare pair of finely carved Irish George II style Console Tables, the serpentine shaped tops over profusely carved sides and frieze, decorated with centre shells and leaf scrolls, on cabriole legs, each carved with two birds heads, on hairy paw feet, 108cms (42 1/2") wide. (2)

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Letter Opener: A very fine early 20th Century carved boxwood? Letter Opener, "Made by a Prisoner of War, St. Helena, 1902," w

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Lot 223

Letter Opener: A very fine early 20th Century carved boxwood? Letter Opener, "Made by a Prisoner of War, St. Helena, 1902," with fine coat-of-arms, 36cms (14") long. Rare. (1)

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A rare 18th Century Needlework Sampler, by Hannah Ridgway, 1785, in gilt frame, and another Sampler Picture by Ann Elizabeth

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Lot 641

A rare 18th Century Needlework Sampler, by Hannah Ridgway, 1785, in gilt frame, and another Sampler Picture by Ann Elizabeth Dobson, aged 11, 1834, in rosewood frames. (2)

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A rare Arts & Crafts Godwin designed Tall walnut Occasional Table, the square top over a shelf supported by turned pillars a

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Lot 558

A rare Arts & Crafts Godwin designed Tall walnut Occasional Table, the square top over a shelf supported by turned pillars and supports with Dublin label of 'W. Fry & Co., 31 Westmoreland St., Dublin, Artistic Furniture,' 84cms (33") high. (1)

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An important and rare large late 18th Century bronze Plaque, with central medallion of a Medici Prince, the entire body profu

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Lot 402

An important and rare large late 18th Century bronze Plaque, with central medallion of a Medici Prince, the entire body profusely decorated with mythical figures, satyrs, cupids, grotesque heads, military and musical trophies, birds, fish, flowers etc., 64cms (25 1/4") diameter. (1)Provenance: Judge James Murnaghan

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Letter Openers: Four rare 19th Century Japanese metal work Letter Openers, each with engraved decoration on blades and with p

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Lot 224

Letter Openers: Four rare 19th Century Japanese metal work Letter Openers, each with engraved decoration on blades and with profusely decorated handles, embossed with figures of Sages, birds and flowers, highlighted in gilt etc., the largest 34cms (13 1/2") long. (4)

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A very fine rare and attractive late 18th Century / early 19th Century gold and agate Vinaigrette, with reeded sides. (1)

Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers

Lot 173

A very fine rare and attractive late 18th Century / early 19th Century gold and agate Vinaigrette, with reeded sides. (1)

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A rare late 19th Century carved Irish mahogany Tea Table, in the late 18th Century style, the pie-crust rectangular top over

Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers

Lot 662

A rare late 19th Century carved Irish mahogany Tea Table, in the late 18th Century style, the pie-crust rectangular top over a shaped frieze with, carved roseheads and stamped 'M. Butler, Dublin,' on four cabriole legs with shell decoration, on carved trifid feet, 55 cms (21 1/2") deep; 76cms (30")wide. (1)

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A rare and unusual 19th Century Chinese Incense Burner, in the form of a dragon, the brass body pierced and profusely decorat

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Lot 703

A rare and unusual 19th Century Chinese Incense Burner, in the form of a dragon, the brass body pierced and profusely decorated with intertwining tail and claws, on a separate base, with four character mark underneath. (1)

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A rare late 18th Century Irish brass bound mahogany Pot Bucket, with lead lined interior over a compartment with hinged door

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Lot 672

A rare late 18th Century Irish brass bound mahogany Pot Bucket, with lead lined interior over a compartment with hinged door (for a chamber pot) with two brass bands and brass carrying handle, 18" high. (1)

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A rare set of 6 matching late George III Scottish rat-tail silver Dessert Spoons, by J. McKay, Edinburgh c. 1816, each with c

Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers

Lot 63

A rare set of 6 matching late George III Scottish rat-tail silver Dessert Spoons, by J. McKay, Edinburgh c. 1816, each with clear marks, decorated ends, and with engraved owners initials, WG / HB, approx. 12 ozs. (6)

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Castlecomer TokenCo. Kilkenny: A Spanish Dollar over stamped "Castlecomer Colliery," A good contemporary counterfeit of a rar

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Lot 79

Castlecomer TokenCo. Kilkenny: A Spanish Dollar over stamped "Castlecomer Colliery," A good contemporary counterfeit of a rare token. (1)

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Lot 720

Late 19th Century EnglishAn exceptionally fine and rare heavy Art Nouveau metal Panel, "Profile portrait of a Young Girl with decorated head dress arranged in a niche, set with flowers, leaves, shields etc., and decorated in various metal colours, painted etc., 40cms x 22cms (14 3/4" x 8 3/4"), in similar carved frame decorated with flowers. (1)

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A rare late 18th Century 'Galway' Rosary Beads, the white metal crucifix with Corpus Christi on front, and Madonna & Child on

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Lot 151

A rare late 18th Century 'Galway' Rosary Beads, the white metal crucifix with Corpus Christi on front, and Madonna & Child on reverse, with white metal Paters and amber Aves, approx. 84cms (33") long. (1)

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A rare and unusual Apostle-type Spoon, with crowned figural pierced handle, over a plain bowl with elaborate early coat of ar

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Lot 58

A rare and unusual Apostle-type Spoon, with crowned figural pierced handle, over a plain bowl with elaborate early coat of arms on reverse, indistinct marks, 14.5cms (5 3/4") long. (1)

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A rare heavy brass Miniature Carriage Clock, the small enamel dial signed Henry Capt., Geneva, in original crimson morocco ca

Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers

Lot 262

A rare heavy brass Miniature Carriage Clock, the small enamel dial signed Henry Capt., Geneva, in original crimson morocco carrying case. (1)

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Three rare 19th Century Walking Sticks, one with carved ivory handle modelled as a man's head with glass eyes, another with b

Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers

Lot 189

Three rare 19th Century Walking Sticks, one with carved ivory handle modelled as a man's head with glass eyes, another with brass and mother-o-pearl handle with glass top enclosing dice; and a narrow cane with ivory gilt mounted handle. (3)

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A rare early 18th Century Dutch brass and copper Tobacco Box, the lid and base engraved mathematical annotations, calendar da

Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers

Lot 199

A rare early 18th Century Dutch brass and copper Tobacco Box, the lid and base engraved mathematical annotations, calendar dates, etc., and with human figures, the front panel inscribed 'Regt Door Zet,' 15cms (6") long. (1)

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A rare large American "Hartmann" folding brass mounted and leather bound Trunk Wardrobe, on a turn table, with original label

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Lot 482

A rare large American "Hartmann" folding brass mounted and leather bound Trunk Wardrobe, on a turn table, with original label, Pathfinder Model, 104cms (41") high. (1)

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A rare George V gold sovereign, 1928, South Africa Pretoria mint

Sworders

Lot 44

A rare George V gold sovereign, 1928, South Africa Pretoria mint

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A Fine and Rare Celadon-Glazed Bowl Yong Zheng Underglaze Blue Six-Character within a Dounle Circle and the mark of the perio

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Lot 546

A Fine and Rare Celadon-Glazed Bowl Yong Zheng Underglaze Blue Six-Character within a Dounle Circle and the mark of the period (1723-1735). 13.5cm Dia

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A Rare Pale Blue-Glazed Brush Washer Kangxi mark. 12cm Dia

Southgate Auction Rooms

Lot 548

A Rare Pale Blue-Glazed Brush Washer Kangxi mark. 12cm Dia

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A Stunning example of a rare Beautiful Sacrificial Blue Glaze Vase with remarkable Gilt work depicting Chinese pattern showin

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Lot 552

A Stunning example of a rare Beautiful Sacrificial Blue Glaze Vase with remarkable Gilt work depicting Chinese pattern showing Dragons. A truly beautiful Vase. The Vase sits on a silk base. 22cm H

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A truly lovely small vase beautifully tilted in a background of Dark Blue - Qianlong mark of the period. A rare collectors pi

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Lot 553

A truly lovely small vase beautifully tilted in a background of Dark Blue - Qianlong mark of the period. A rare collectors piece. 11.5cm H

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A rare Iron-Red Vase decorated with flowers inside the Vase with a Turquoise Vibrant colour giving this important Vase a stri

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Lot 555

A rare Iron-Red Vase decorated with flowers inside the Vase with a Turquoise Vibrant colour giving this important Vase a striking look. 31cm H

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A special piece of art, a rare and fine, delicate and beautifully decorated with a red dragon in a background of blue represe

Southgate Auction Rooms

Lot 556

A special piece of art, a rare and fine, delicate and beautifully decorated with a red dragon in a background of blue representing the sea at the bottom of the dish. The outside with nine red dragons on a blue background. This is a Chinese Fable. 17cm Dia

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