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the chased oval gilt frame set with a celadon jade landscape plaque, and mounted with a celadon and brown jade belthook, L:28.5cm.overall, good condition

A Black and Celadon Jade Cylinder carved with Chilong, Ming dynasty, densely carved over the exterior in low relief with a pair of chilong crawling in and out of dense scrolling clouds, the stone with some russet areas, H:6cm. Good

Naturalistically carved as stems of lingzhi fungus with bats flying over them, each terminating with a pendent chain and double ring, all carved from the same piece of jade, wood stands, L:28cm. (including the chain)

A Jade Pebble Snuff Bottle, 18th/19th century L:6.3cm, W:3.3cm Good condition, area of minor natural rivering on flat side

A White Jade Lotus Flower and Root, Qing dynasty L:12cm, H:5.1cm, THK:1.8cm Good condition and of good even tone, with a very few tiny flake chips on petals and on the cup shaped leaf, see photos

Assorted ceramic novelty figures and decorative boxes, including a figure of a King Charles spaniel; an oval trinket box; a carved ‘jade’ figure of a bear, also two carved shells and related (a lot)

A collection of various world shells to include abalone shells, Melo Melon shell, Conch, Pacific Barnacle, Lions Paw Scallops, Tonna galea, Murex trapa, greenstone New Zealand jade, desert rose, starfish etc. Largest 35cm w x 12cm h.

A nine carat yellow gold chain with jade pendant mounted on gold plated ring. Length of chain approximately 40cm. 3gm.

Nephrite Jade Inuit figure of a man in Canoe

An Oriental jade carved dragon on a wooden base, 10cm long x 9.5cm high, a carved wooden figure of an Oriental gentleman holding a pipe 13cm high, a black marble mediating Jain statue 12cm high and a carved wooden belt tie

A 9ct bi colour gold (tested) eternity ring with CZ - ring size N - approx weight 4.7 grams - together with a jade ring and a bakelite ring

An 18ct yellow gold (tested) tie pin with jade and pearl together with a 9ct rose gold brooch

A Chinese Rock Crystal Figure of Guanyin, in 18th century style, seated wearing flowing robes holding beads10cm highA Pink Quartz Figure of a Seated Maiden13cm high A Carved Jade Figure of a Bird, perched on a branch16cm highA Similar Figure of an Elephant13cm longA Collection of Various Hardwood Stands (qty)Rock crystal guanyin - numerous small chips to the edges of her robePink quartz - som obvious signs of old discolouring repairJade bird - some small edge chipsElephant - one tusk re stuck, some minor flakes

A Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond and Jade Pendantthe circular jade frame with a yellow foliate scene centrally, decorated throughout with round cut rubies, sapphires and round brilliant cut diamonds, in claw settings, suspended from a plain polished balemeasures 6.0cm by 4.8cmThe pendant is in good condition. The bale is stamped '14K' and '585' and in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; caratweight 0.10, colour J/K/L, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 29.3 grams. CR made 07.03.24.

An Art Deco Jade and Diamond Broochthe oval pierced and carved jade plaque depicting birds amongst foliage, in a white claw setting, with eight-cut, round brilliant cut and baguette cut diamond detailing at four points, in rubbed over and millegrain settings, total estimated diamond weight 0.60 carat approximately measures 4.5cm by 2.5cmThe brooch is in fair condition, with two fractures to the reverse, visible within the additional images. It fastens with a pin and revolver catch. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as platinum and gold. The jade plaque measures 18mm x 28mm x 1.50mm approximately. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour H/I/J, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 7.4 grams. CR made 25.03.24.

A Jade and Onyx Tassel Necklacean onyx bead suspends a rectangular carved and pierced jade plaque, with two similar smaller drops and a central black fabric tassel, to a corded necklace drop length 17.5cm, necklace length 96cm (approximately)Provenance: Dutton Manor, LancashireThe necklace is in fair condition with slight fraying to the fabric settings and slight damages to the extremities in places, we cannot guarantee the integrity of the necklace. The largest jade plaque measures 2.8cm by 2.5cm approximately. Gross weight 23.9 grams. CR made 26.03.24.

A vintage green glass jade-style bead necklace - mid-century, with 9ct gold clasp, 45.75 cm long; together with a 1950s tapestry and gilt metal evening bag. (2)

A carved jade pendant, 5.6cm x 4.6cm, 41g

A Chinese jade carving of a bird probably a quail beside a jar8cm longgood condition

A set of twelve hand carved gemstone, crystal and jade elephants, 4cm tall, complete in presentation case.

PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF PEACHES QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY 清 青白玉雕壽桃擺件carved in round of a stalk of naturalistic peaches with leaves, the stone of even pale celadon hue  7cm wide 

LARGE PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A DUCK QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY 清 青白玉雕鴨銜蓮花大擺件naturalistically carved in the form of a standing duck grasping blossoming lotus flowers and lotus pod on stalks in its beak, the feathers on their closed wings delicately carved in low relief, the stone of even pale celadon tone   16.5cm wide Formerly in a private English collection, acquired from Mr M. H. Antoinette who purchased this piece from Hong Kong in 1960s (by repute); with an old family photo.

GROUP OF SEVEN JADE 'ANIMALS' CARVINGS 各式瑞獸及動物玉雕（共七件）comprising: a celadon jade bi disc, one side carved with two chi dragons and the reverse with stylised cloud motif, 9.3cm diameter; a celadon jade with darkened skin seated ram, 5.5cm wide; a celadon jade with darkened skin tiger, 6cm wide; a celadon jade with russet skin mystical animal with bird group, 5.9cm wide; a celadon jade horse and monkey group, 5.5cm wide; a celadon jade mythical animal, 4cm wide; and a white jade pebble with russet skin duck, 4.3cm wide (7) Private Scottish collection, Edinburgh

LARGE PALE CELADON JADE 'CHILONG AND BAT' RUYI SCEPTRE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY 清 青白玉雕螭龍福壽大如意擺件the thick and elegantly curved shaft carved in high relief on top with a sinuous chilong dragon clambering atop meandering scrollwork, the ruyi head carved at the top with a bat with outstretched wings embracing a stylised shou-longevity character in low relief, the pale celadon stone with some opaque white inclusions, the terminus of the sceptre pierced to thread a tassel 41.2cm long  Formerly in a private English collection, Edinburgh, acquired in 1950s (by repute)  Ruyi sceptres of this magnificent size are rarely fashioned in jade, given the scarcity of boulders large enough to make objects of such impressive dimensions. The present sceptre is also exceptional for the fine quality of the jade which is of even tone enhanced by minor russet staining providing a naturalistic look to the stone. The high level of artistry and craftsmanship is evident in the fine quality of the carving and the decoration that has been carefully chosen for its auspicious connotations. Ruyi sceptres, by definition, are highly auspicious objects favoured for their shape and ornamentation which represent the propitious expression ‘as you wish’. Their origin remains a matter of speculation, with the popular belief being that their shape evolved from back-scratchers commonly made in bamboo or bone. However, their function is likely to have derived from hu tablets which were items of authority and social rank held in the hands of officials in ancient China. This theory is supported by the mention of a ruyi sceptre being used as a tool of command in Fang Xuanling’s (579-648), Jin Shu (The Book of the Jin Dynasty), the official history of the Jin Dynasty (265-420). For more information on the origins of sceptres, see Yuan Te-hsing’s article in Masterpieces of Chinese Ju-I Scepters in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, 1974, pp. 86-90.During the Tang and Song dynasties, sceptres took on a new role as ritual implements in Buddhist and Daoist ceremonies. However, with the decline of Buddhism and a renewed interest in Confucian ideology from the Song period, sceptres became closely associated with Daoism with the head increasingly rendered in the form of the longevity lingzhi fungus. They also became highly ornamented and were designed in any shape and material that was considered suitable for use as a secular good-luck charm. By the Ming period, sceptres were often presented as gifts among the official gentry class, while under the Qing, especially from Yongzheng’s reign, they became imperial objects that were bestowed by the emperor to his worthy officers and loyal subjects as rewards. Even foreign kings and ambassadors were presented with ruyi, such as the famous jade example given to King George III and senior members of the first British embassy to China by the Qianlong emperor in 1793.  Both Yongzheng and Qianlong had themselves painted holding sceptres, but the latter was particularly fond of them and owned an extensive collection, a number of which were included in the exhibition China, The Three Emperors, 1662-1795, Royal Academy of Arts, London, 2006, cat. nos. 273-282.The decoration of the bat and the shou character on the head of the present sceptre together is a pun for Fu Shou, meaning ‘Prosperous and Happy Life’.  While all sceptres are unique and no two identical pieces are recorded, this sceptre is comparable to two Qing dynasty jade sceptres in the collection of the National Palace Museum, Taipei, both decorated on the ruyi-head with a large bat with outstretched wings embracing a stylised shou character in low relief, museum no. Gu Yu 故玉2302 and 1438.  A further comparable example with ruyi-shaped terminal carved in low-relief with five bats around a stylised shou character and dated to the Qianlong period, was in the collection of His Highness Maharaja Sir Padma Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana and gifted from Chiang Kai-shek (1887-1975) in 1945, then sold at Sotheby's London, 15 May 2013, lot 57. Another comparable white jade sceptre with stylised shou character roundel encircled by four beribboned bajixiang emblems, from the collection of Edward T. Chow, sold in Sotheby's London, 11th April 2008, lot 2835. 

(From the Estate of Sir John and Lady Clare Keswick at Portrack House, Dumfriesshire, lots 143-149) SPINACH-GREEN JADE RECTANGULAR BOX AND COVER QIANLONG MARK BUT 20TH CENTURY 二十世紀 乾隆款 碧玉長方蓋盒 後嵌西式金屬百寶鐘及收音機the box of plain form, inscribed on the base with a four-character Qianlong mark in a panel, later mounted and hinged cover with British/European style gold-tone metal inlaid with creamy-white and green beads, the interior with a clock and a radio 14.1cm wide x 5.1cm high x 9.4cm deep The Estate of Sir John and Lady Clare Keswick at Portrack House, Dumfriesshire.Sir John Henry Keswick, KCMG (1906–1982) was an influential Scottish businessman in China and Hong Kong. He was the tai-pan of Jardine, Matheson & Co., the leading British trading firm in the Far East, and had established friendships with many Chinese politicians, including Zhou Enlai, Premier of the People's Republic of China, and Madame Soong Ching-ling, wife of Sun Yat-sen during his stay in China. He was also a representative of the Special Operations Executive, a British intelligence service during the Second World War. Sir John spoke fluent Chinese. He was a Chinese art collector, particularly contemporary paintings.He married Clare Mary Alice Cynthia Catherine Celia Elwes (1905–1998) in 1940 and had a child Margaret Keswick (1941–1995) who founded Maggie's Centres for those suffering from cancer. 

YELLOW JADE INSCRIBED 'CRAB AND GRAIN' PLAQUE QING DYNASTY OR LATER 清或以後 黃玉雕荷塘蟹圖御製詩玉片carved on one side with reed growing out and covering the pond, whilst a crab rests on a large lotus leaf floating above the wavy water, the reverse carved with a corresponding Imperial poem, the celadon stone of yellowish hue with russet inclusions 8.9cm high x 12cm wide  Private English collection, London

WHITE JADE 'TAIJI AND EIGHT TRIGRAMS' LIDDED BOX QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY 清 白玉雕太極八卦圖筒形蓋盒in the form of a barrel, the slightly domed cover carved in relief with a Taiji symbol surrounded by Eight Trigrams, the body of the box with a raised rope-like decoration, the stone of even white tone with icy inclusions  6.8cm high  Formerly in a private English collection, acquired from Mr M. H. Antoinette who purchased this piece from Hong Kong in 1960s (by repute); with an old family photo.

WHITE JADE WITH RUSSET SKIN CARVING OF GEESE GROUP QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY 清 白玉帶皮雕鵝銜穗擺件finely carved in openwork as three recumbent geese, the largest one grasping a stalk of leafy millet in its beak, the feathers on their closed wings delicately carved in low relief, the stone of white tone with russet skin  10.7cm wide 

WHITE JADE BIXIE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY 清 白玉辟邪擺件 連木座carved seated with head turned slightly to the right, surmounted by a curled horn between laid-back ears, grasping a lingzhi branch in its mouth, bushy tail, the stone of very pale celadon colour with a mutton-fat-like patch on the front belly, with a bespoke wooden stand  9.1cm wide Private Scottish collection, Scottish Borders 

CELADON JADE WITH RUSSET SKIN 'BOYS AT PLAY' BRUSH WASHER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY 清 青玉帶皮雕嬰戲蓮池筆洗in the form of a large lotus leaf issuing from stalks with blossoming lotus flowers and buds, around the rim further carved in high relief with four boys at play  17cm wide 

CELADON JADE DOUBLE FISH PLAQUE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY 清 青玉雙魚牌 連木座carved with two confronting fish leaping between a lotus supporting a pearl under their jaw, with a bespoke wooden stand  10.1cm wide Private Scottish Collection, Scottish Borders

CARVED AND INSCRIBED WHITE JADE PLAQUE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY 清 白玉雕詩文人物玉牌carved on one side with a couple meeting in a garden setting, on the reverse with a corresponding poem in relief, the stone of even white colour 7.8cm x 5.1cm 

GROUP OF THREE PALE CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLES QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY 清 青白玉雕瓜瓞綿綿 及 蕉葉舖首紋鼻烟壺 帶木座（共三件）comprising: an oblong ‘melon and butterfly’ snuff bottle, cleverly worked with the russet inclusion following the flow of the vines, 6cm high, with a fitted wooden stand; a pebble-form decorated with melon and butterfly, 5.2cm high; and a flattened bottle form decorated with plantain leaf band above foot and two mythical-beast-handles, 6.9cm high, together with one stand (3) 5.2cm to 6.9cm high Private Scottish collection, Edinburgh; collected Asian Art in the 1960s to 1970s whilst working in Asia for The Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank (HSBC) as a senior executive, thence by descent. 

TWO PALE CELADON JADE WITH RUSSET SKIN CARVINGS OF BOY AT PLAY QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY 清 青白玉雕嬰戲把件（共兩件）one carving of a seated boy playing with a recumbent cat on top of two large plantain leaves; the other carving of a standing boy with a parrot resting on his left elbow and holding large plantain leaves in his right hand over the shoulders; both stone of pale celadon hue cleverly carved with russet skin for the plantain leaves (2) 3.5cm and 5.7cm heights

WHITE JADE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' THUMB RING QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY 清 白玉雕瑞獸板指of cylindrical form, the exterior carved in low relief with a mythical animal beside a large pine tree, the stone of even whitish colour 3.5cm diameter 

TWO WHITE JADE PENDANTS QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY 清 白玉雕吊墜（共兩件）one carved with a boy recumbent on a large lotus leaf, the other carved with Sanduo fruits- finger citrus, pomegranate and peach, each stone of whiteish tone (2) 5.6cm high each 　

PALE CELADON CARVED 'IMMORTAL' OVAL JADE PLAQUE QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY 清 青白玉雕仙人橢圓形嵌飾carved on one side of the domed surface with an elder immortal accompanied by his attendant walking through a valley shadowed by large pine tree, the stone of even pale celadon hue 10.6cm high Formerly from the property of a lady, private UK collection 

WHITE JADE 'LINGZHI' BELT HOOK QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY 清 白玉雕如意靈芝帶鉤intricately carved with a large lingzhi fungus head forming the hook, further with smaller lingzhi fungus on branches on top of the gently arched shaft, reverse of the shaft with a knob of lingzhi head, the stone with an even whitish tone 12.7cm wide 

CELADON JADE WITH RUSSET INCLUSION CARVING OF A BOY RIDING PONY QING DYNASTY OR LATER 清或以後 青玉帶沁雕童子騎馬把件carved in round with a boy riding a pony with both hands holding a rein in front of this chest, the stone of celadon colour with russet inclusions  6.5cm high  Private English collection, London

GROUP OF FOUR JADE PENDANTS MING TO QING DYNASTY 明至清 白玉帶沁雕臥馬、青白玉帶皮雕蟬、青白玉雕嘎拉哈及青玉珠（共四件）comprising: a white jade with russet inclusions carving of two entwined recumbent horses; a pale celadon jade carving 'gachuha'; a pale celadon with russet skin carving of a cicada; and a celadon cylindrical bead with raised bosses (4) 2.5cm to 4.1cm high 

PALE CELADON JADE CARVED 'BIRD AND FLOWER' CIRCULAR BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTRY 清 青白玉雕花鳥紋圓蓋盒of compressed globular form supported on a short foot ring, the domed cover finely carved on top with a low relief medallion within a raised border, each enclosing two long-tailed birds perched or flying around a fruiting tree issuing from a pierced garden rock with spray of chrysanthemum, the smoothly polished stone of ideal even-pale celadon colour with a few icy inclusions 10.5cm diameter  Formerly in a private English collection, acquired from Mr M. H. Antoinette who purchased this piece from Hong Kong in 1960s (by repute); with an old family photo.

WHITE JADE 'DOUBLE-HAPPINESS' PLAQUE 19TH-20TH CENTURY 十九至二十世紀 白玉透雕囍紋方牌carved with a double ‘Xi’ character in the centre mounted by a bat, surrounded with scrolling tendrils, all within a notched-corner-square, the stone of translucent white colour with a subtle greyish tinge, some black speckles 7.3cm x 7.4cm  Private Scottish collection, Renfrewshire

WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY 清 白玉舖首鼻烟壺 帶木座of elongated pear form, plain overall except for a pair of mythical beast heads holding rings in relief as handles, the stone of even translucent white colour with a pink quartz stopper, with a wooden stand 8.5cm high Private Scottish collection, Edinburgh; collected Asian Art in the 1960s to 1970s whilst working in Asia for The Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank (HSBC) as a senior executive, thence by descent. 

A Chinese jade carving, 20th century, pierced and carved with two quail amidst stalks of millet by a rock,11.5cm high, wood stand (2)Provenance: From an important English private collection.Condition ReportStone with cracks. Small chips to edges. Wood stand with knocks and signs of glue.

A Chinese jade vase, 20th century, of hexagonal baluster form, plain, the stone of greyish-white tone,9.3cm high, wood stand (2)Condition ReportMinute chips to rim and edges.

A pair of Chinese jade bowls, 20th century, each with rounded sides with a flared rim, supported by a circular foot, plain,16.5cm diameter (2)二十世纪 玉碗 一对Condition ReportBoth with cracks. One damaged and restored with small chips.

Two Chinese jade snuff bottles, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), comprising:one of compressed form, carved with a landscape, 5cm high, together with a coral cabochon, and the other carved with bats amongst clouds, 5cm high (2)清 玉雕山水图 及 云蝠纹鼻烟壶 一组两件Condition ReportOne stopper with cabochon loose.

A Chinese jade carving, 20th century, of a phoenix standing in front of bamboo, surrounded by rocks and lingzhi, 13.8cm highCondition ReportMinute chips to edges.

Two Chinese snuff bottles, 20th century, comprising:one jade, the compressed tapering body carved with a rabbit and the moon to one side, the reverse with bamboo, 5.8cm high, andthe other hardstone, carved with lotus, with a mask and ring handle to each side of the shoulder, the stone of spinach tone,7cm high (2)Condition ReportJade with minute chips to rim.

A pair of Chinese jade plaques, 20th century, of rectangular form, each carved with a landscape to one side and an inscription to the reverse, 11.6 x 8.8cm (2)Condition ReportMinute chips to edges.

A Chinese jade pendant, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), of shaped circular form, pierced and carved with a shou character in the centre, enclosed by cloud scrolls,5.9cm diameter清 玉雕云纹转心珮Condition ReportMinute chips to edges.

Two Chinese amber snuff bottles, early 20th century, comprising:one carved with literati in a landscape, the stopper with a jade cabochon and an ivory spoon,8.8cm high, and the other with a chilong chasing a brocaded ball, the stopper with a coral cabochon and a bone spoon, 6cm high (2)二十世纪初 琥珀雕鼻烟壶 一组两件IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportBoth with minute chips to edges. The larger one with cracks to cabochon of stopper.

A Chinese jade Buddha, 20th century, wearing a long robe and beaded jewellery, seated cross-legged with both of his hands resting in his lap, 13.5cm highCondition ReportCracks to base.

A Chinese blue and white snuff bottle, late Qing dynasty, of octagonal form, painted with the Eight Daoist Immortals amongst clouds, with a four-character Qianlong mark to base,9.3cm high, and a jade snuff bottle,20th century, the compressed body flanked by two mask and ring handles, carved with two egrets in a lotus pond, the reverse inscribed,6.2cm high (2)Condition ReportNo obvious faults.

Two Chinese snuff bottles, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), one jade and the other agate, plain, both with a coral stopper, 6.5 and 7cm high (2)清 素玉 及 玛瑙雕鼻烟壶 一组两件Condition ReportJade with natural cracks and inclusions to stone, stopper with a bone spoon.Agate with the stopper missing spoon.

Two Chinese seals, comprising:one jade, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), of rectangular form, surmounted with a carved chilong,3.3cm high, and the other of rock crystal, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), of oval form, the finial carved with a Buddhist lion, 4.5cm high (2)明 螭龙钮玉印章 及 清 水晶佛狮钮印章 一组两件Condition ReportBoth with small chips to edges.

A Chinese jade table screen, 20th century, of rectangular form, carved with a luohan seated in front of an incense burner by rocks, 15.5 x 10.3cm, wood stand, overall 22.8cm high (2)Condition ReportJade with minute chips to edges.Wood stand with surface scratches.

A Chinese jade carving, early Qing dynasty, of a Buddhist lion playing with a pup, the stone of a greyish-white tone,7cm long, wood stand (2)Provenance: Purchased by the grandparents of the present owner from John Sparks Ltd. by repute and thence by descent.清早期 玉太狮少狮摆件 连木底座Condition ReportThe stone with hairline cracks to base.Wood stand with general wear.

Two Chinese agate snuff bottles, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), comprising: one of agate and jasper, rounded, the stopper with a jade cabochon and a silver spoon, 6.8cm high, the other square, the stopper with an ivory spoon,6.4cm high (2)清 素玛瑙鼻烟壶 一组两件IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportThe square one with surface scratches and minute knocks.

A Chinese jade teacup, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), of conical form on a circular foot, 5.5cm diameter清 玉茶杯Condition ReportA small section of foot rim grounded.A small hairline crack to rim.