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Lot 194

A silver bowl together with a silver sauce boat, a silver boat shaped dish, a pair of silver sugar nips, a silver cigarette case and a table cigarette box, 16.5ozt weighable silver

Lot 195

A cased silver sauce boat and ladle, together with a silver mustard, 8.5ozt gross

Lot 196

A modern silver wine funnel together with a modern silver bottle coaster (2)

Lot 197

A late Georgian silver basting spoon by Eley and Fearn, a silver Christening fork and spoon, cased, and silver framed monocle, cased 7.4ozt weighable silver (3)

Lot 198

Two silver hot water jugs together with a pair of loaded silver candlesticks, 21.3ozt weighable silver

Lot 199

A collection of silverware including flatware, a cream and sugar bowl, a further cream and sugar bowl and three loaded vases, 41.6ozt gross weighable silver

Lot 200

A quantity of silverware including sauce boats, jug, bowl, flatware etc, 37.5ozt weighable silver

Lot 202

A quantity of silver items including christening mugs, flatware etc., 24ozt gross, together with a collection of silver plated items and 2 World War Two war medals

Lot 203

A quantity of silver plated items including tea set, basket, tankard etc together with a small quantity of pewter and brassware

Lot 204

A silver sauce boat, 8ozt, together with a large quantity of silver plated items including entrée dishes, bowls, teapots etc

Lot 206

A Dutch silver and glass beaker with pierced decoration depicting birds and cherubs within scolling foliate, a silver enngraved salt with blue glass liner together with a silver plated three bottle perfume set, silver plated single handled jug, various spoons and bottle stoppers (qty)Provenance:Property of a collector, removed from Moggerhanger Park, Bedfordshire

Lot 207

Three coloured glass claret jugs with silver plated lids, 20cm high approxSilver plated, no silver marks

Lot 208

A silver cruet set, a silver topped glass atomiser, plated entree dish and cover, various button hooks, etc

Lot 209

Cased set of 12 silver coffee spoons with thistle ends, maker JMB, Chester, early 20th century, 4.2ozt

Lot 200

Box of silver plated toast rack, forks, vase decorated with lion and antelope

Lot 274

Walking cane with London silver hallmarked top

Lot 296

Benson silver cased gentleman's pocket watch

Lot 298

Silver egg cup, teaspoon and napkin ring

Lot 486

Silver and blue floral pattern armchair, love seat and two seater sofa

Lot 8

A pair of Chinese silver smokers stands, circa 1900, stamped 'C.J. Co, Sterling'. Each with a dragon decorated matchbox holder on a circular ashtray with three cigarette holders, height 10.5cm, diameter 11.5cm, weight 144 and 162 grams. (2)'C.J.Co' were the China Jewellery Company who were active in Shanghai between 1875 and 1920. Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 85

Over 100 early 20th century photographs of China. B+w photographs, of which 25 are of beggars, 12 of a funeral procession, and two packs of numerous images of pagodas, street scenes, temples, river scenes, portraits and the countryside etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', developed by MacTavish & Co and 'Burr Photo Co, Shanghai, between the years 1902-1925, (av) size 8.5cm x 15cm. (100+)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Photos slightly curled, otherwise no condition issues. Please see our website for additional images.

Lot 94

China interest. A concertina album of early 20th century photographs. Sixty-two b+w photographs tipped in with ink descriptions written below, showing street scenes, portraits, river scenes, towns, agriculture work etc, album split, damage to red lacquer boards, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926; With an another concertina album with no photos. (2)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.The largest photos are 12 x 9 cm. Mostly all 8 x 8cm. All photos now added.

Lot 527

A Chinese export silver vase, circa 1900. by Luen Wo, Shanghai, on a carved hardwood stand, height of vase 18.5cm, width 11cm, height of stand 4cm, 56 grams. screw attached to bottom of vase. Old short split and movement on top rim. 2.5cm scratch/dent to body.

Lot 68

Malaya and Singapore interest. A collection of early 20th century photographs. A collection of over one hundred b+w photographs taken on the Malay penisular and Singapore, showing many portraits, street scenes, processions, coast views, countryside, traders and labourers etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1926, various sizes: With thirty postcards. (130)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 103

A Chinese travelling trunk, probably pig skin and another smaller. Early 20th century, each with brass mounts, handles red paper label with calligraphy, largest height 28cm, width 45cm, depth 31cm. (2)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 331

A Chinese silver tea bowl and saucer. The bowl with three roundels enclosing floral sprays, height 3cm, Together with a lobed saucer with a flowering tree and bird, diameter 7.2cm, both signed, total weight 52 grams. (2)

Lot 37

Thirteen works on the culture and history of China. STEPHEN W. BUSHELL. 'Chinese Art,' two volumes, large paper edition, 104 illustrations, printed for His Majesty's Stationary Office by Wyman and Sons, London, 1905; AENEAS ANDERSON. 'A Narrative of the British Embassy to China, in the year 1792, 1793, and 1794...,' third edition, debound front board, clean and tight textblock, J. Debrett, London, 1796; JOHN FRANCIS DAVIS. 'Sketches of China; Partly During an Island Journey of Four Months, Netween Peking, Nanking, and Canton; With Notices and Observations Relative to the Present War,' two volumes, Vol I lacks front board with loose spine cloth panel, clean and tight textblocks, Charles Knight & Co, London, 1841; THOMAS TAYLOR MEADOWS. 'The Chinese and Their Rebellions,' original cloth, loss to top spine panel, fold out map frontis, Smith, Elder & Co, London, 1856; F. L. HAWKS. 'A Sketch of Chinese History,' original cloth, Kelly and Walsh, Shanghai, 1903; W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM. 'the Gentleman in the Parlour,' new impression, staining to original cloth, some spotting, William Heinemann, London, 1930; With five other works. (13)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 20

Six works about Mandarin and Shanghainese. ARTHUR H. SMITH. 'Proverbs and Common Sayings from the Chinese, Together with Much Related and Unrelated Matter, Interspersed with Observations on Chinese Things-in-General,' spotting throughout, The American Presbyterian Mission Press, Shanghai, 1902; F. L. HAWKS POTT. 'Lessons in the Shanghai Dialect,' original cloth with loss to spine, The American Presbyterian Mission Press, Shanghai, 1907; With four other works. (6)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Please see images of the 'four other works' online.

Lot 89

Japan interest. A collection of early 20th century postcards. A large collection, depicting a large variety of different scenes in early 20th century Japan, many in colour including Tokyo, Kyoto, Yokahama, Beppu, 'National Treasures' etc. (100+)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 631

Six early 20th century travel guides used by W. A. B. Leach. 'Guide to Tientsin,' thin card wraps, string bound, fold out map, advertisements, some spotting to this rare survivor, Tientsin Press, Tientsin (Tianjin), 1904; F. BEHME and M. KRIEGER. 'Guide to Tsingtau and its Surroundings,' second edition, thin card wraps, three fold out maps, b+w photographic illustrations throughout, H. Wessel, at Heckner's Press, wolfenbuttle, 1905; 'Peking, North China, South Manchuria and Korea,' Thomas Cook guide, fourth edition, original boards, textblock loosening from binding, fold out maps, illustrations, Thomas Cook & Son, 1920; BASIL HALL CHAMBERLIN and W. B. MASON. 'A Handbook for Travellers in Japan,' eighth edition, rubbed original cloth, fold out maps, John Murray, Kelly & Walsh, 1907; With two other travel guides for 'India, Burma, and Ceylon'. (6)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 119

A block print entitled 'Golden Palace Mandalay'. By the 'Bombay Burma Photographic Co. Rangoon 1913', 51 x 64cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 31

New Testament, Shanghai Colloquial, American Bible Society, 1897. Original pebbeld cloth, cracked joints, rubbed and bumped, vg textblock.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 29

ISSAC TAYLOR HEADLAND. 'Chinese Boy and Girl'. Pictorial original boards, sun bleaching to spine, nibbles to extremities, photogravure illustrations throughout, Fleming H. Revell Company, New York, 1901.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 488

A Chinese silver miniature model of a garden seat. Together with three white metal pill boxes, 58g.

Lot 35

Four works on China. ALEXANDER HOSIE. 'three Years in Western China; A Narrative of Three Journeys in Ssu-Ch'uan, Kuei-Chow, and Yun-nan,' rubbed extremities to an otherwise vg original decorative cloth, slight fading to spine, contemporay owner signature to half title, frontis and plates, George Philip & Son, London, 1890; LADY (Dorothea) HOSIE. 'A Portrait of A Chinese Lady and Certain of Her Contemporaies,' original cloth, sun bleached spine panel, light spotting to title page, frontis and plates, Hodder and Stoughton, London, n.d; Rev R. J. L. M'Ghee. 'How We Got To Pekin. A Narrative of the Campaign in China of 1860,' origial cloth rubbed and bumped, spine lossening from the textblock, frontis engraving, contemporary signature to titlepage, plates, Richard Bentley, London, 1862; Rev J. MacGOWAN. 'Pictures of Siythern China,' original cloth with bevelled edges and gold tooled pictorial front board, rubbed with fading, photogravure frontis and plates, The Religious Tract Society, London, 1897. (4)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 41

A small Japanese lacquered wood Noh mask, 19th century. With glass eyes, 9.5 x 8cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 67

Mongolia interest. A collection of early 20th century photographs. A collection of over one hundred b+w photographs showing life in c.1900 Mongolia, including images of the steppe, tents, famlies, Mongolian Princes & Princesses, street scenes, camel trains, beasts of burden, car travel etc, many with useful graphite annotation of location and some names to verso, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', developed by MacTavish & Co, Shanghai, between the years 1902-1925, (av) size 8.5cm x 15cm. (100+)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Photos slightly curled, otherwise no condition issues. Please see our website for additional images.

Lot 632

Twenty-one works about Asia formerly owned by W. A. B. Leach. TUNG CHIA. 'Lays and Relays,' original boards missing back strip and silk ribbon, decorative endpapers, some finger staining, illustrations, Kelly & Walsh, Shanghai, 1894; Rev. J. MacGOWAN. 'Chinese Folk-Lore,' original boards, spotting to edge of textblock, North-China Daily News and Herald, Shanghai, 1910; W. GILBERT WALSHE. 'Ways that are Dark,' origina cloth with gilt embossed scholars, frontis, plates, Kelly and Walsh, Shanghai, n.d; T. L. BULLOCK. 'Progressive Excersises in the Chinese Written Language,' second edition, original cloth, ink ownership inscription W. A. B. Leach to free endpaper, Kelly and Walsh, Shanghai, 1912; 'A Guide to the Pottery & Porcelin of the Far East,' original boards, frontis illustration, plates, British Museum, 1924; With sixteen other works owned by W. A. B. Leach. (21)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 108

China interest. Glass plate negatives taken by W. A. B. Leach. Six boxes of glass plate negatives and others taken by Leach during his time in China, [c.1900].Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.None of the glass negatives are broken. These are nearly all glass however the celluloid negatives have suffered contact degradation and marginal adhesion

Lot 707

Ceylon [Sri Lanka] interest. Sixty early 20th century sepia toned photographs. Taken by W. A. B. Leach (most likley) during his return trip from China in 1926, most with graphite descriptions to verso, showing portraits, village life, sadhu's, beaches, rivers, temples, botanic gardens, [1926], largest being 8cm x 10.5cm. (60)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 54

A Japanese wood inro, Meiji period. Height 10cm, width 7.5cm, depth 2.8cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.No condition issues. Postage is £19.76 including VAT to any part of the UK. All postage quotes on our website.

Lot 87

A collection of early 20th century photographs of the river Yangtze, China. Fifty-eight b+w photographs, showing traditional river crafts, pagodas, portraits, buffalo and life on the 'Yangtze' river, irreparably changed by development, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', developed by 'Burr Photo Co, Shanghai, between the years 1902-1925, (av) size 8.5cm x 15cm. (58)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Photos slightly curled, otherwise no condition issues. Please see our website for additional images.

Lot 27

An Early 20th century folding map. 'Country between Kiangyin & Hangchow'. Backed onto woven linen, original cloth boards rubbed with delicate spine, explanation column and reference, published by Ordanace Survey for the War Office, 1910. 56cm x 53cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 78

A collection of early 20th century photographs, showing Beijing. Over one hundred b+w photographs, depicting the 'Forbidden Palace', 'Peking' street scenes, temples, gates, portraits, priests, the 'Great Wall' 'Ming Tombs' etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', developed by MacTavish & Co' and 'Burr Photo Co', Shanghai, between the years 1902-1925, (av) size 8.5cm x 15cm. (100+) Many photographs with useful and scholarly annotations in pencil to the reverse.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Photos slightly curled, otherwise no condition issues. Please see our website for additional images.

Lot 64

A Chinese bronze silver wire inlaid vase, 19th century. with applied fo dog mask handles, signed, height 15.5cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.See images. Each handle is loose with traces of epoxy adhesive, much silver inlay is missing

Lot 84

Korea interest. Early 20th century photographs. A collection of well over one hundred b+w photographs, depicting Korea and Seoul, including street scenes, portrature, village scenes, priests, the elderly, children, labourers, the countryside, forests and temples etc, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1925, (av) size 8cm x 10cm. (100+) Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 42

A Chinese embroidered dragon robe, late 19th century. The indigo silk robe embroidered with eight gold metal thread dragons chasing the flaming pearl, amongst clouds, pagodas and cranes, length 140cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Fraying to the edges. An area of loose embroidery. No loss of colour or sun damage. Please view extra images.

Lot 34

Six books about Japan. JAMES MURDOCH and ISOH YAMAGATA. 'A History of Japan During the Century of Early Foreign Intercourse (1542-1651),' original cloth, colour fold out maps, contemporary ink inscription to titlepage, published at the office of the 'Chronicle', Kobe, Japan, 1903; Sir RUTHERFORD ALCOCK. 'the Capital of the Tycoon: A Narrative of a three Years Residence in Japan,' two volumes, staining to original cloth, spotting throughout, illustrations and maps, Harper & Brothers, New York, 1868; ENGLBERT KAEMPFER. 'The History of Japan Together with a Description of the Kingdom of Siam 1690-92,' three volumes, original red cloth with gilt decoration to front board, rubbed and bumped to extremities, plates, James MacLehose and Sons, Glasgow, 1906. (6)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 708

China interest. Fifteen photographs formerly belonging to W. A. B. Leach. All rolled and various sizes, largest being a formal group portrait (15cm x 83cm), showing tea leaf pickers, portraits, a temple, harbour scenes. (15)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 32

Four works published in Shanghai. GEORGE LANNING. 'Wild Life in China or Chats on Chinese Birds and Beasts,' original cloth, toning to leaves, The National Review Office, Shanghai, 1911; (S. GOULDING). 'The History of Shanghai,' part I, original cloth, rear board loosening, sunbleached spine, fold out frontis, plates, printed and published for The Shanghai Municipal Council by Kelly & Walsh, Shanghai, 1921; Rev J. MacGOWAN. 'Lights and Shadows of Chinese Life,' orignal decorative cloth, some spotting, frontis and plates, North China Daily News & Herald, Shanghai, 1909; WALTER KIRTON. 'A Silent War or the Great Famine in Kiangpeh,' original card wraps, rusted staples affecting textblock, loose frontis and titlepage, illustrated, North China Daily News & Herald, Shanghai, 1907. (4)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 38

A pair of Chinese cloisonne vases, circa 1900-1920. height 26cm, width 12.5cm. (2)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.No damage to report.

Lot 91

China interest. 'A Souvenir of...' 'Macao, Shanghai and Hong Kong,' three poscard booklets, thin card wraps, numerous images of early 20th century China, 'Shanghai' being published by Kelly & Walsh of Shanghai, circa 1900. (3)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.In good order.

Lot 40

A pair of Chinese hardwood vase stands, 19th century. Height 8cm, diameter 17cm, inner diameter 12cm and five other Chinese hardwood stands, 19th century. (7)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 112

A Chinese burl wood metal bound cabinet, circa 1900. With a pair of carrying handles, the pair of doors opening to reveal six drawers, on bracket feet, height 34cm, width 45cm, depth 28cm.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.There are a few missing pins and some minor knocks and wear commensurate with age.

Lot 73

A collection of early 20th century photographs, depicting life in China. Over one hundred b+w photographs, showing temples, pagodas, country and city life, portraiture, waterways, in three packs, shot by W. A. B. Leach using either a '3A Graflex' or a 'Thornton Pickard Special Ruby', between the years 1902-1925, various sizes. (100+) Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.All photos now added to our website.

Lot 468

A Chinese carved white and silver mounted oval brooch. 35 x 32mm, 7.3g.From a Private Collection, purchased from a Country House Sale, Devon, mid 1980s.

Lot 55

A large selection of Chinese hardwood stands. Mainly 19th century.Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

Lot 62

A Chinese bronze candle holder, 19th century. With an entwined dragon in high relief, height 23cm, width 6.5cm, a Chinese bronze ding, 19th century, height 12.5cm, width 6cm, two Chinese bronze bud vases, height 17.7cm, a Chinese archaic style vessel, height 19cm, a pair of Chinese metal dragon decorated photo frames, 15cm square, a tumbler and cigar box. (9)Provenance: From the estate of William Arthur Blackburn Leach.DOB: 2nd Jan 1872.Leach was born in Norwich where he attended a local grammar school, later becoming an apprentice carpenter and engineer. In 1902 after he had qualified, he went to China where he obtained a position in the Public Works Department of the Shanghai Municipal Council. He spent his working life in Shanghai until he left in 1926.During his time in China he held interests in a Christian Mission school and helped to support street children.He seized every opportunity to visit other parts of China and took thousands of photographs. He purchased widely on his travels, particularly woodcarvings, bronzes, traditional kimonos, paintings and porcelain. He treasured silver items and bought much to take home. He travelled home at least four times during his stay in China and these return visits were round-the-world trips in which he travelled through and visited Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Egypt and The Holy Land, the Far East, Canada and USA.On his return to the UK he lived in Northampton where he was a lay preacher and a local councillor. He gave a great many talks on his experiences in China and the many other Countries he had visited.He died in 1962.

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