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Lot 394

An Edwardian oak three tier wall shelf, 60cm wide, another later shelf, a satinwood banded wine table, a box commode and a mahogany bidet (lacking liners) (5)

Lot 397

A 19th century mahogany tray top night commode, 80 x 50 x 45cm, an Edwardian night stand, an elm top tripod table and an oak four tier open bookcase, 107 x 61cm (4)

Lot 398

A 19th century oak joint stool, 56 x 46 x 28cm, a small oak drop flap occasional table, a 19th century wall mounting letter box with glazed door, 52cm and a small oak wall mounting corner cupboard (4)

Lot 404

A 19th century mahogany demi-lune side table, raised on elongated cabriole legs and pad feet, together with an Edwardian mahogany towel rail. Table width 76cm

Lot 407

A 19th century beech and elm Windsor armchair, together with an oak snap top tripod table, 71cm diameter

Lot 69

Elkington and Co, a matched twelve place canteen of silver and EPNS rat's tail flatware. The silver largely Birmingham 1886/1887, comprising nine dinner forks, nine salad forks, five teaspoons, six dessert and six table spoons, the remaining pieces are EPNS variants of conforming patter. Approximately 1750gm weighable. Contained within an oak Elkington canteen

Lot 85

A pair of Victorian silver plated table candlesticks, each with lobed base, various EPNS treens, pie crust tray, tea and coffee spoons and other wares

Lot 99

A large, early 20th century German porcelain table centre with pierced floral basket and amorini column on Rococo base, 42cm high, together with a 19th century blue and white soup tureen and three covered jars

Lot 100

5 Klappkameras, um 1910-201) Voigtländer, Braunschweig. Bergheil in Grün, 6,5 x 9, Heliar 3,5/10,5 cm, Compur läuft, anmontierter Sucherschuh am Gehäuse, Tabelle mit Abrieb, mit Mattscheibenrückteil. (3-/3) - 2) Bergheil 10 x 15 cm, Radiar 6,8/16,5 cm, Compound läuft, mit Mattscheibenrückteil. (3-/3-) - 3) Contessa Nettel, Sontheim. Rollfilmkamera für 80 x 108 mm auf 88 mm breiten Rollfilm, Contessa Nettel Sonnar 4,5/12 cm, Compur träge, Stellfuß fehlt. (3/3) - 4) Unbezeichnet, ähnlich Sonnet, Kenngott Medio-Anastigmat in Koilos, träge, mit eingeschobener Kassette. (4/3-) - Und: 5) ICA, Dresden. Cupido, für 80 x 106 auf 88 mm breiten Rollfilm, Hekla 6,8/9 cm, Verschluß läuft. (3-/3). Start Price: EUR 180 Zustand: (-/-)5 Folding Cameras, c. 1910-201) Voigtländer, Brunswick, Germany. Bergheil, green, 6.5 x 9, with Heliar 3.5/10.5 cm lens, finder shoe on the housing, focusing screen back and worn exposure table, shutter working. (3-/3) - 2) Bergheil 10 x 15 cm, Radiar 6.8/16.5 cm lens, with focusing screen back, Compound shutter working. (3-/3-) - 3) Contessa Nettel, Sontheim, Germany. Rollfilm camera for 80 x 108 mm on 88 mm wide rollfilm, Contessa Nettel Sonnar 4.5/12 cm, Compur sluggish, placement foot missing. (3/3) - 4) Unmarked, similar to Sonnet, Kenngott Medio-Anastigmat in Koilos, with inserted cassette, sluggish. (4/3-) - And: 5) ICA, Dresden. Cupido, for 80 x 106 on 88 mm wide rollfilm, Hekla 6.8/9 cm, shutter working. (3-/3) Start Price: EUR 180 Condition: (-/-)

Lot 162

Krupp-Ernemann-Projektor, um 1922Ernemann, Dresden. Stummfilm-Projektor für 35mm-Film, Projektionskopf mit dem Schrittschaltwerk Malteserkreuz. Objektiv: Ernemann Kinostar 10 cm. Antrieb durch Handkurbel. Kopfabschluß: Vorderblende. Mit 2 Feuerschutztrommeln, bestückt mit Spulen für 600 m Film, beide Trommeln verziert mit gegossenen Krupp-Ernemann-Logos. Beleuchtung durch Kohlebogenlampe in Ernemann-Lampenhaus. Die Projektionsgerätschaften sind auf einem Original-Ernemann-Vierbeintisch montiert. Der Projektor wurde vor einigen Jahren fachmännisch restauriert und ist voll funktionstüchtig. Zubehör: Kleinteile. Start Price: EUR 1.000 Zustand: (3+/3+)Krupp-Ernemann Projector, c. 1922Ernemann, Dresden. Silent film projector for 35mm film, projection head with the Maltese cross stepping mechanism. Lens: Ernemann Kinostar 10 cm. Drive: hand crank. Head end: front panel. With 2 fire protection drums, equipped with spools for 600 m of film, both drums decorated with cast Krupp-Ernemann logos. Lighting: carbon arc lamp in Ernemann lamp house. The projection equipment is mounted on an original Ernemann four-legged table. The projector was professionally restored a few years ago and is fully functional. Accessories: small parts. Start Price: EUR 1.000 Condition: (3+/3+)

Lot 164

Filmschneidetisch "Steenbeck", um 1970Steenbeck, Hamburg. 16mm-Filmschneidetisch zur Ansicht und zum Abhören von Stumm-, Licht- und Magnettonfilmen. Vierteller-Ausführung zum zweistreifigen Synchronbetrieb. - Dabei: 16mm-Klebepresse, Abdeckhaube, Mappe mit Anleitung und Schaltplänen sowie 2 Kartons mit Spulenkernen und Spulen. - Das Gerät wurde geprüft und ist verwendungsfähig. Start Price: EUR 120 Zustand: (2-/2-)Steenbeck Film Editing Table, c. 1970Steenbeck, Hamburg. 16mm film cutting table for viewing and listening to silent, light and magnetic sound films, with quarter-plate for two-lane synchronous operation. - In addition: 16mm adhesive press, cover, folder with instructions and circuit diagrams as well as two boxes of coil cores and spools. - Note: The device has been tested and is ready for use. Start Price: EUR 120 Condition: (2-/2-)

Lot 206

Französischer Experimentierkasten "Elektrizität", um 1900Coffret Electricité, bestehend aus: 2 Chromsäure-Elementen, 2 Fläschchen für Chromsäure, 1 Ruhmkorff'sche Induktionsspule, 1 Elektromotor, 2 Geißler'sche Röhren und 1 Experimentiertisch, in Original-Kasten, gut erhaltener Zustand. Start Price: EUR 450 Zustand: (2-3/-)French Experimental "Electricity" Kit, c. 1900Coffret Electricité, consisting of 2 chromic acid elements, 2 vials for chromic acid, a Rühmkorff induction coil, an electric motor, 2 Geissler tubes and an experimental table, in original box, good condition. Start Price: EUR 450 Condition: (2-3/-)

Lot 248

3 Organetten und Platten, um 19001) Tischdrehorgel "Ariston", Paul Ehrlich, Leipzig, 24 Tonstufen, für Papp-Platten mit 33 cm Ø, Handkurbelantrieb, Holzgehäuse, unrestauriert, mit 40 Platten. - 2) "Ariosa", Organette mit Notenringen, Hersteller: "Leipziger Musikwerke Phönix, Schmidt & Co", mit 18 Zungenstimmen, schwarzes Holzgehäuse mit Original-Aufkleber, Maße 36 x 32 x 18 cm, unrestauriert, mit 2 Platten. - 3) "Herophon", Tisch-Drehorgel von "Euphonia Musikwerke Leipzig", für quadratische Papp-Platten 33 cm, 24 Tonstufen, schwarzes Holzgehäuse mit Lithographie auf dem Deckel (verblaßt). Außergewöhnlich: Bei diesem Modell dreht sich die Mechanik unter der feststehenden Platte, unrestauriert. - Mit 20 beschädigten Platten. - 4) 21 Amorette-Platten, Ø 26,5 cm. - Und: 5) 7 Ariston-Platten, Ø 36,5 cm. Start Price: EUR 240 Zustand: (4/4)3 Organettes and Discs, c. 19001) Ariston table organette, Paul Ehrlich, Leipzig, reed organ, 24 notes, for 13-inch card discs, hand-turned, wood case, unrestored, with 40 discs. - 2) Ariosa, with zinc rings, Leipziger Musikwerke Phönix, Schmidt & Co, with 18 reeds, ebonized wood case with original transfer, 14 x 12 ½ x 7 in., unrestored, with 2 discs. - 3) Herophon, disc-type organette made by Euphonia Musikwerke, Leipzig, for 13-inch square card discs, with 24 reeds, wood case with colored decoration on top (faded), unrestored, with 20 defective card discs. Note: In the unusual Herophon design, the moving organ mechanism rotates beneath a fixed disc.- 4) 21 Amorette 10 ½-inch discs. - And: 5) 7 Ariston 16 ½-inch discs. Start Price: EUR 240 Condition: (4/4)

Lot 252

Große doppelchörige Organette "Phoenix", um 1900Hersteller: "Leipziger Musikwerke, Phoenix". Modell 37, Nr. 6499, Tischdrehorgel mit 48 Zungenstimmen und 24 Tonstufen, für Zinkringe Serie A, B und C, Handkurbelantrieb, gut erhaltenes Gehäuse mit Original-Aufklebern, mit seitlichem Hebel zur Lautstärke­regulierung, Gehäusemaße 58,5 x 44 x 28 cm, mit 11 Zinkringen, Kurbel müßte angepaßt werden, Mechanik benötigt eine Restaurierung. Start Price: EUR 180 Zustand: (3/5)Large "Phoenix" Double-Reed Organette, c. 1900Leipziger Musikwerke Phoenix. Model 37, no. 6499, table organ with 48 reeds, 24 notes, hand-turned mechanism, for size A, B and C zinc rings, well-preserved case with original transfer, regulation lever on the side, 23 x 17 ¼ x 11 in., with 11 discs, crank in need of adjustment and mechanism of restoration. Start Price: EUR 180 Condition: (3/5)

Lot 300

Grammophon mit Muscheltrichter, um 1920Unbezeichnet, Tischmodell, Oberteil mit großer Meeresmuschel als Trichter, Plattenteller 25 cm, Exhibition-Glimmerschalldose, doppelter Federwerkmotor, Nußbaumgehäuse, Federwerk funktioniert, Mechanik hakt, ohne Kurbel. - Ein ungewöhnliches und seltenes Grammophon. Start Price: EUR 220 Zustand: (3/4)Gramophone with Shell Horn, c. 1920Unmarked, table model, top with large seashell as horn, 10-inch turntable, exhibition mica reproducer, double-spring motor, walnut case, motor running but sticks, without crank. - A rare and unusual gramophone. Start Price: EUR 220 Condition: (3/4)

Lot 335

Maudslay's Tischdampfmaschine mit Kessel, um 1900Frühes Modell einer Einzylinder-Dampfmaschine, bis auf Wellen, Lager und Pleuelstangen komplett aus Messing gefertigt, doppeltwirkender Zylinder Ø 5 cm, Schwungrad Ø 22 cm, mit Speisepumpe, Regler ohne Funktion, großer Kessel, bezeichnet auf dem Druckmesser: "K. Berent, W. Warzawie", ohne Wasserstandsglas, Druckleitungen müßten neu verlötet werden, Gesamtmaße 55 x 30 x 68 cm. Ein Original dieser Maschine von 1835 befindet sich im Deutschen Museum in München. Start Price: EUR 900 Zustand: (3-4/-)Maudslay's Table Steam Engine with Boiler, c. 1900Early single-cylinder steam engine model, brass construction except for shafts, bearings and connection rods, double-acting cylinder Ø 2 in., flywheel Ø 8 ¾ in., with feed pump, dummy governor, large boiler, marked on the pressure gauge: "K. Berent, W. Warzawie", overall size 21 2/3 x 11 ¾ x 26 ¾ in., without water level glass, pressure pipes need soldering. - Note: The original of this machine from 1835 can be seen in the Deutsches Museum in Munich. Start Price: EUR 900 Condition: (3-4/-)

Lot 56

6 Demonstrationsmodelle für Schreibmaschinen-TastaturenOffizielle Werksmodelle. 1) Mercedes, Tischmodell, mit Taste und Hebel. - 2) Erika, Seidel & Naumann, Tischmodell, mit Taste und Hebel. - 3) Triumph, Tischmodell, Typenhebel-Getriebe zur Kleinschreibmaschine. - 4) Mercedes ESM, Querschnittmodell. - 5) Remington-Noiseless, Wandmodell, 2 Tasten und Mechanik. - Und: 6) Triumph, Tischmodell, Typenhebel-Getriebe mit Taste, Hebel und Teil der Walze. Start Price: EUR 180 Zustand: (3/3)6 Typewriter Keyboard Demonstration ModelsOfficial factory models. 1) Mercedes, table model, with key and lever. - 2) Erika, Seidel & Naumann, table model, with key and lever. - 3) Triumph, table model, type-lever gearbox for a small typewriter. - 4) Mercedes ESM, cross-section model. - 5) Remington-Noiseless, wall-mounted model, with 2 keys and mechanism. - And: 6) Triumph, table model, type-lever gear with key, lever and part of platen. Start Price: EUR 180 Condition: (3/3)

Lot 57

4 Demonstrationsmodelle für Schreibmaschinen-Tastaturen1) Torpedo 6, Tischmodell, Typenhebel-Mechanismus, mit 4 Winkelangaben, Rückseite mit Beschreibung, offizielles Werksmodell. - 2) Wandmodell "Wagenaufzug" zur Darstellung des Wagenzugs, unvollständig. - 3) Typenhebelgetriebe der Olympia SGE 50, mit rückseitigem Handkurbelantrieb, offizielles Olympia-Werksmodell. - Und: 4) Prototyp eines Typenhebel-Mechanismus, mit rückseitigem Handkurbelantrieb. Start Price: EUR 180 Zustand: (3/3)4 Typewriter Keyboard Demonstration Models1) Torpedo 6, table model, type-lever mechanism, with four angle indicators, back with description, official factory model. - 2) Wall model "Wagenaufzug" to show the carriage movement, incomplete. - 3) Type-lever mechanism of the Olympia SGE 50, with hand-turned mechanism at the back, official Olympia factory model. - And: 4) Prototype type-lever mechanism, with hand-turned mechanism at the back. Start Price: EUR 180 Condition: (3/3)

Lot 106

A series of early transport-themed porcelain table-ware by CPA/Limoges, French,modern, in white porcelain with gilt handles or edging, comprising coffee pot with lid, a twin-handled sugar bowl (repaired crack) with lid, a milk jug, seven small coffee cups (three with hairline cracks), and eleven small saucers, each decorated with image of an 19th Century - early 20th-Century steam locomotive, omnibus, boat, bicycle or car, together with a French porcelain table lamp base decorated with image of a 1903 Oldsmobile Runabout, with wiring and plug. (Qty)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊ £30 + VAT uplift and storage at £6 + VAT per lot per day.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 191

A collection of costume jewellery and watches, including necklaces, rings, a Smiths pocket watch, as well as a cased dressing table set. (1 bag)

Lot 24

A George VI cased associated set of silver backed dressing table brushes, comprising four hand brushes, hand mirror, W I Broadway & Co. Birmingham 1947-8 and 1950, together with a comb, Henry Clifford Davis, Birmingham 1932.

Lot 27

A collection of silver items, comprising various spoons, three silver topped cut glass dressing table bottles, largest 12cm high, two pairs of sugar nips, two thimbles, and a belt buckle, stamped TH. (1 bag)

Lot 34

An ERII cased silver cigarette holder, 9.5 by 12cm high, a cigarette table lighter, 6 13.8cm high, both of cylindrical form, inscribed to bases 'Vodafone 250,000 December 1988', Barrowclift Silvercraft, Sheffield 1988, with fitted case.

Lot 5

A suite of American Sterling silver cutlery, comprising four serving spoons, 21.5cm long, six table spoons, 16.5cm long, six table forks, 19cm long, six desert forks, and six teaspoons, 46.9toz total combined weight. (28)

Lot 54

A pair of silver candlesticks, JDWD, Chester 1915, together with a Victorian silver-backed dressing table set, comprising mirror and three brushes, Chester 1901, an oval silver trinket pot with velvet lining, a/f one foot detached, and a silver plated toast rack, unmarked. (8)

Lot 84

A matched set of seven Georgian table spoons, approximately 10 troy oz, six hallmarked Dublin, one hallmarked London

Lot 88

A group of eight silver table spoons, comprising four hallmarked Edinburgh 1808, and four other silver table spoons with engraved initials, all 22cm long, 17.3toz. (8)

Lot 96

A set of twelve Victorian silver table forks 20cm long total approximately 27.3 troy oz hallmarked London 1838 maker I L K L, with engraved initials

Lot 3148

Subbuteo - three boxed sets comprising Football Express with two five-a-side teams and floodlighting; Continental with four teams and accessories; and International Edition Table Rugby with two teams; together with a Real Madrid 1974-75 League Champions pennant (4)Condition Report: Express - reasonable condition for age and use. Floodlighting not tested and noted some contain historic batteries, Box very dusty from storage.Continental - one original goal missing but replacement boxed pair of World Cup goals. Condition generally consistent with age and use with one or two figures repaired.Rugby - looks to have seen little use so good condition. One goal post crudely repaired.Some graffiti to two box lids.

Lot 3319

Table top 'N' gauge continental scenic layout as a split level town with various loops of track, station with numerous platforms, engine shed, assorted buildings, roads with motor vehicles and figures, tunnels, trees, river with bridge, tram depot etc 122 x 52cmCondition Report: Reasonably good condition consistent with age and use.A little dusty from open storage.

Lot 119

Box of brassware including table gong, shell cases, etc

Lot 189

Colclough china tea/table service - blue floral pattern

Lot 204

Folding metal patio suite - table and four chairs

Lot 214

Victorian mahogany circular tri-pod table

Lot 254

Repro walnut demi lune table

Lot 269

A pine scrub topped table on a later painted base

Lot 296

A 19th century rosewood fold over tea table, tapering column and plinth base Condition: generally good condition, the top has slight warp, recently re-polished 

Lot 309

Edwardian mahogany wind out dining table with central leaf and winder

Lot 316

A black finished industrial design table, 77cm x 79cm x 45cm

Lot 320

A French grey finished single drawer lap table with white finished single drawer bedside unit

Lot 321

A Japanese inlaid multi-wood table top cabinet 36cm wide x 36cm high x 15cm deep – Condition good, some parquetry a little raised some splits to wood lining of drawers

Lot 322

A three drawer table top chest

Lot 335

Georgian oak side table with single drawer

Lot 345

Novelty golden parrot floor lamp and shade together with a triple bulb table lamp

Lot 99

Box of table cutlery various

Lot 181

A Chinese table screen,late Qing dynasty, pierced and carved with key frets, the screen inset with a jade plaque carved with two chilong enclosing a shou roundel, 19cm high, and a soapstone figure,late Qing dynasty, of a seated Guanyin,17cm high (3)Provenance: The Collection of Dr Anne F Sutton (1942-2022).清晚期 嵌玉牌回纹插屏 及 寿山石观音坐像 一组两件Condition ReportTable screen - Stand loose to joints. Jade plaque cracked.Guanyin - small chips to edges.The top of the hair knot damaged and glued. Cracks and surface scratches to stone.

Lot 187

A Chinese gilt lacquered wood table screen,19th century, pierced and carved with figures amongst rocks and pine trees, the border with scrolling lotus in gilt lacquer, the back inscribed and dated the eleventh year of Daoguang period,35cm wide24.5cm deep58.5cm high (2)Provenance: The Collection of Dr Anne F Sutton (1942-2022).清十九世纪 人物故事图漆金花版桌屏道光十一年桂月永高置Condition ReportGilt losses. Cracks, splits, chips and losses in various locations.The apron to the back replaced. Wood stretched and joints loose.

Lot 203

A pair of Chinese silver table card holders,early 20th century, in the shape of a fan, enamelled with magpies in a blossoming prunus tree, stamp marked 'Fusheng', 'SF' and '90',9.5cm long, a Chinese silver clip,with a shou roundel, stamp marked 'Liquan', 'SF' and '90',6.5cm long, and a Japanese silver box,decorated with chrysanthemum in relief, stamp marked 'jungin' to base,15.5cm long (4)Provenance: The Collection of Dr Anne F Sutton (1942-2022).二十世纪初 银器 一组四件Condition ReportCard holders - 45.9g. Surface scratches and dents.Clip - 9.7g. Surface scratches and dents.Box - 501.9g. Surface scratches and dents, with solder marks in various locations.

Lot 268

A Chinese table screen,late Qing dynasty, with an embroidery decorated with two pheasants perched on a rock under a blossoming magnolia tree, surrounded by pine and peony, two swallows flying overhead, signed Chen Ailian, 24cm diameter,the stand pierced and carved with two chilong, 44.5cm high overall (2)清晚期 刺绣花鸟图插屏 陈爱莲款Condition ReportDid not examine outside of the frame.Silk stretched, colours faded. Some stain marks. Frame later. Associated wood stand reparied with signs of glue, small chips and cracks in various locations.

Lot 321

A Japanese gilt-lacquered table cabinet,early 20th century, in the shape of a pagoda, painted with cranes in low relief against a gilt ground, the double doors opening to reveal six drawers, above two drawers to the base, 22.5cm highProvenance: The Late John Scott-Oldfield, 65 Warwick Square, Pimlico, London, SW1.Condition ReportSurface scratches, knocks, cracks and chips to lacquer work.

Lot 91

GROUP OF ELECTROPATED TABLEWARE, including Walker & Hall Egyptian revival table centrepiece, with triple-sphinx base and reeded column support and later, associated, pressed glass dish with bowl attachment (loose); W.M.F. pierced comport; and oval pickle dish with engraved border and swing handle (3)Provenance: private collection southeast WalesComments: good overall condition, centrepiece dish associated and bolted as noted.

Lot 92

LARGE SUITE OF EDINBURGH CRYSTAL ENGRAVED TABLE GLASS, including tall beakers, champagne flutes, tealight holders, water jug, finger bowls, whisky and liqueur glasses, red wine, white wine and sherry glasses, flower vase, and salad bowl, in sets of 4 and 6 (qty)Provenance: Private collection Cardiff.Comment: generally very good. Condition Report:The jug has a crack and one of the etched bowls has a small rim chip.There are four or six of all types of glasses.One large bowl, looks like a fruit bowl.One jug and one vase.Most are stamped at the base. Some of the tall glasses are not stamped.

Lot 151

AN IVORY SEAL-TYPE (INGYO) NETSUKE OF A SHISHI, ATTRIBUTED TO ANRAKUAttributed to Shukosai Anraku, unsignedJapan, Osaka, second half of the 19th centuryFinely carved, the seal-type netsuke with a male lion posed on the top of a waisted Chinese alter table with a key-fret (rinzu) border and tapering legs. The lion posed dynamically with its head turned back over his shoulder, placing one hand on a ball, with an elaborately incised mane and tail. Natural himotoshi between the table legs. The ivory finely stained in the manner characteristic of the artist Anraku.HEIGHT 4.6 cmCondition: Good condition with minor wear and a small loss to the apron of the alter table.Provenance: Duval Gallery, Brussels, 30 May 1945. Collection of Robert and Isabelle de Strycker, acquired from the above, and thence by descent within the same family. Robert de Strycker (1903-1968) was a French engineer who specialized in metallurgy. He was a Stanford graduate, a professor at the University of Leuven, a director of the Institute of Metallurgy at the Université Catholique de Louvain, and one of the most influential members of the faculty of applied sciences. After World War II, he made large contributions to France's post-war recovery. Robert and his wife Isabelle (1915-2010) first encountered Asian art at the British Museum during a stay in London in the 1930s. Enamored with the style and beauty, they both decided to study and collect Japanese and Chinese works of art. In 1938, they eventually began to build their collection, buying from Belgian, Parisian, and English dealers. They kept close contact with the famous English collector Sir Harry Garner (1891-1977) and noted Czech collector and expert Fritz Low-Beer (1906-1976).Auction comparison:Compare a closely related netsuke of a shishi with a ball on a table, signed Anraku, sold at Sotheby's, A Collection of Netsuke, Inro and Lacquer Wares, 16 November 1983, London, lot 1 (sold for GBP 495).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been grantedThis item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

Lot 22

A TSUISHU LACQUER FOUR-CASE INRO DEPICTING KYOYU AND SOFU, WITH EN SUITE NETSUKE AND OJIMEUnsignedJapan, 18th-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Of tall rectangular form with a lenticular profile, finely carved in relief with Kyoyu washing his ears in the waterfall surrounded by impressive rockwork with pine branches and bamboo, and further with finely incised manji and asanoha. The reverse with Sofu, holding his ox by one horn, standing beneath a tall pine with similarly decorated grounds. Each frame is set within the recess of a geometric frame surrounded by etched brocade patterns. The upper case decorated with a central pine branch within the recess of a similar frame, and the base with a manji diaper.The en suite tsuishu netsuke in the form of a star-shaped Chinese low table, with the upper recess decorated with a literati looking up at the moon with his attendant beneath a gnarled pine tree. Further with a mixed metal ojime decorated with kiku (chrysanthemum) blossoms beneath a cloudy moonlit sky bearing the artist's signature in an oval reserve Kagenori.HEIGHT 9.4 cm, LENGTH 3.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear and traces of use to the interior. The ojime and netsuke similarly in very good condition with only minor typical wear.Provenance: Ex-collection of Donald Snow, United States. The interior with an old Japanese label.Gyo was among of the most highly esteemed of the ancient Chinese emperors. He abdicated the throne upon hearing the plight of the poor hermit named Xu You (Jap. Kyoyu). Upon abdicating the throne, Gyo offered his throne to the hermit, but after hearing the emperor's offer, Xu You immediately traveled to Eisen River to wash his ears free of the temptation the emperor had filled them with. As he was washing out his ears the hermit Chao Fu (Jap. Sofu) met him, leading an ox he intended to bathe in the same waterfall. However, after speaking with Xu You he realized he could not bathe the animal in such dirty waters, calmly moving on in search of cleaner water.This story is often recounted as an illustration of the Daoist ideal of nothingness, but it was also popular among members of the military class as an anecdote with a wry, cynical attitude toward worldly success or failure; this same story subsequently was made a frequent theme of paintings done in the Chinese style.

Lot 337

A RARE SOMADA-STYLE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID LACQUER MANJU NETSUKEUnsignedJapan, 18th-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The two-part manju decorated with geometric motifs inlaid in part with iridescent Somada-style aogai inlays separated by a thick hiramaki-e border. The interior of dense nashiji with silver rims and a looped metal kiku fitting with a cord attachment passing through a silver kiku himotoshi to the exterior.DIAMETER 4.2 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor typical losses to inlays.Provenance: Tamenne Gallery, Brussels, November 29, 1967. Collection of Robert and Isabelle de Strycker, acquired from the above, and thence by descent within the same family. An old collector's label, 'N 286 bis.' Robert de Strycker (1903-1968) was a French engineer who specialized in metallurgy. He was a Stanford graduate, a professor at the University of Leuven, a director of the Institute of Metallurgy at the Université Catholique de Louvain, and one of the most influential members of the faculty of applied sciences. After World War II, he made large contributions to France's post-war recovery. Robert and his wife Isabelle (1915-2010) first encountered Chinese art at the British Museum during a stay in London in the 1930s. Enamored with the style and beauty, they both decided to study and collect Chinese works of art. In 1938 they eventually began to build their collection, buying from Belgian, Parisian, and English dealers. They kept close contact with the famous English collector Sir Harry Garner (1891-1977) and noted Czech collector and expert Fritz Low-Beer (1906-1976).Lac Burgauté or Laque burgauté is a technique of decorating lacquer ware with inlaid designs by employing shaped pieces of the iridescent blue-green shell of the sea-ear (Haliotis). This shell inlay is sometimes engraved and occasionally combined with gold and silver. Workmanship is exquisite; therefore, laque burgauté is principally used to decorate small-scale objects like tiny boxes, miniature table screens, vases, and little silver-lined wine cups. Laque burgauté seems to have originated in China, with examples occurring as early as the Ming dynasty and was especially popular in the Qing dynasty. In Japan, it was widely used by craftsmen in the Tokugawa (Edo) period and is referred to as aogai and was often used by the Somada family.Auction comparison:Compare a related small Chinese lac burgauté box and cover, Kangxi period, at Zacke, Fine Chinese Art: Buddhism and Hinduism, 10 March 2023, Vienna, lot 283 (sold for EUR 10,400).

Lot 130

Four hallmarked silver dressing table items

Lot 262

A boxed NEXT table lamp (unchecked) Shipping not available.

Lot 263

A boxed NEXT table lamp (unchecked) Shipping not available.

Lot 264

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