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Click here to subscribeAn engraved opaque-twist wine glass, circa 1760, the round funnel bowl decorated with a bird and fruiting vine, on a double-series stem and conical foot, 14cm high; another engraved opaque-twist wine glass with ogee bowl, 15cm high; an engraved opaque-twist ale flute, 19.5cm high; two various clear glass and gilt Spanish drinking glasses and other items
An extensive part-suite of drinking glasses,early 20th century, decorated with etched ribbon tied swags, comprising:twelve champagne flutes,thirteen tumblers,one small tumblereleven wine glasses,eleven sherry glasses,ten ruby-coloured wine glasses,two decanters and stoppers, decanters, each 21cm high,champagne flutes 22cm high (qty.)
Age: Zhou dynasty, 1046-256 BCE Description: A rare and elegant Chinese archaic bronze covered wine vessel. Ovoid cross section form with band of stylized cloud motif around the neck and lid, and with two raised bands on the foot. Four impressed characters on the interior of the lid. Size: 6 3/4", 17.15cm. Provenance: (According to supplied provenance) Acquired in the 1930s at auction by the Winter family, thence by descent within the family. Documented in the family since the 1970s Letter of provenance included with sale. Information restricted online only. Original provenance materials available for inspection upon request.Condition: The letter of provenance that is posted in the listing has been censored in Photoshop but the piece will come with the original letter or provenance without anything censored. We do not have any reference of the original auction but the gentlemen mentioned in the letter was a known collector of ancient Chinese bronzes during this time. This bronze was registered and inventoried in his collection as #28. As you will see in the additional photos, the clan mark is in the interior of the lid as well as the vase. That is why we believe the cover is original to the vase. There is chipping of to the built up patina around the upper rim. There is a loss on the bottom foot, approx. .75cm by 3 mm by 3mm. A second loss approx. 3.5mm by 4mm by 2mm. The Cover has had the malachite reduced to reveal the clan mark beneath. There is an old damage visible on one edge of the rim as seen in photos. PLEASE REQUEST ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OR A CONDITION REPORT AS NEEDED. The absence of a condition report does not imply good or bad condition however a condition report may be requested as additional information about any lot. Please understand that any statement about condition is provided to a prospective buyer as a courtesy and a prospective buyer is encouraged to have a professional restorer or art conservator evaluate lots and their respective condition to make sure they meet any particular expectations. All lots are sold as-is where is. Please note this Sale is conducted in USD. All Canadian customers will have the option of paying the CAD equivalent. Bronze keywords: gilt, gilded, imperial, dragon, qianlong, xuande, qing dynasty, ming, bronze, patina, purple bronze, censer, incense burner, koro, tripod, chinese, tibet, tibetan, buddhist, hong kong, taiwan, old, antique
Vintage Port: a bottle of unlabelled port, marked 1948 to capsule, possibly Fonseca, U: base neck, 3cm from cork, capsule damaged, a bottle of Taylor's 10 Years Old Tawny Port, bottled in 1977, a bottle of W. & J. Graham & Co Vintage Port Wine, Finest Reserve 1970, and a bottle of Cossart Gordon & Co Ltd Special Reserve Bual Madeira, 1981 Royal Wedding. (4)
Vintage Wine: a mixed parcel of red wines, comprising a bottle of Louis Jadot Corton-Pougets, 1976, Burgundy, a bottle of Jaffelin Santenay, 1976, a bottle of Paul Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle, 1978, a bottle of Chateau Beychevelle, Grand Vin 1970, St Julien, Medoc, a bottle of Chateau Canon la Caffeliere, 1975, Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru Classe, and a bottle of Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon, 1976, Napa Valley, together with an unidentified bottle, possibly Madeira, a bottle of Adnams Rail Ale, and an empty bottle of Adnams Jack Brand. (9)
Vintage Wine: a mixed parcel of white wines, comprising two bottles of La Chablisienne, Chablis Premier Cru, 1986, three bottles of Chateau de Ruth, 1992, Cotes du Rhone, and four bottles missing all labels with capsules marked Chateau de Fuissee-Vincent. (9)Provenance: From the cellar of a private collector.
Vintage Wine: six bottles of mixed Louis Jadot Burgundy, comprising a bottle of Corton-Charlamagne, mid 1980s, a bottle of Chassagne-Montrachet, 1987, 'Morgeot' Monopole Clos de la Chapelle, a bottle of Puligny-Montrachet, 1984, Les Folatieres, a bottle of Chardonnay Jadot, 1992, two bottles of Beaujolais Blanc, 1987, Le Bienvenu. (6)Provenance: From the cellar of a private collector.
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