A Chinese grey-green jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century. With attached circular paper label inscribed 'L. WANNIECK, PARIS, Kien Song 1736/1795', of baluster form, with ring handles above leaf carved shoulders, the body carved in low relief, with central acanthus leaf decoration above the foot-rim, on original carved wood stand, vase height 12.5cm, width 5.5cm, depth 1.5cm, stand height 2.7cm.Leon Wannieck was a Parisian Asian art dealer in the early 1900's. The Maison L. Wannieck possessed the historical particularity, rare in that period for an antique dealer specialised in Chinese arts in the period, to have founded in Beijing on the Tiananmen Square in 1902. This parent company, where Francis Perault seems to have served as relay, every two weeks or so supplied the Paris gallery, located first at 5 rue d'Enghien (10th arrondissement), then at 1 rue Saint-Georges (9th arrondissement) from 1914 on (Wannieck L. 1911). Some pieces were acquired from Beijing antique dealers, whereas others were purchased from locals undertaking digs (Rostovtzeff M. 1929, p. 111). He or his nephews appear to have archaeologically dug items up themselves! Private collection of a Parisian lady (1876-1964), whence by family descent to the present South West Cornwall vendor. This is in excellent unrestored condition
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A Chinese pale green jade Gu vase, early Qing Dynasty. Old circular collectors paper label attached to base inscribed 'XY11', with a flared rim and fluted tapering body carved with two chilong dragons in high relief, above a fluted foot rim, with ochre tones, height 13.7cm, width 5.8cm, depth 4.7cm.Gu, the archaic bronze form of beaker vases were replicated in various media during the Qing dynasty due to the Qianlong Emperor's fascination with antiquity. Private collection of a Parisian lady (1876-1964), whence by family descent to the present South West Cornwall vendor. Very small chip on leaf scroll only visible under magnifying glass
A Chinese carved wood panel, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. With pierced floral decoration, 5 x 5.5cm and a Chinese miniature jade carving, surmounted by fruit, height 2.5cm, width 1.5cm, depth 1cm. (2)The vendor inherited the collection from his father in 2015. The vendors father inherited the collection in the late 1950's from his Aunt Blanche Gertrude Ealand who preferred to be known as Heather and was born in 1903. She was best friends with the famous artist Dame Laura Knight and there is a well known painting showing Blanche dressed in her hunting and fishing attire and holding a shotgun. She was also the Queen of the Chelsea Arts Ball in the 1920’s.Both pieces are in good order. Please view additional images taken in natural light.
A Chinese celadon jade 'four boys' water pot, Qing Dynasty. Of circular form, the top carved with interlocked stylised chilong within two greek key borders, the sides carved with geometric designs, the supports in the form of four boys, with a circular stepped underside, height 2.5cm, diameter 6.8cm.This pot is closely related to the bowls and cups made with similar composition of boys clinging to the rims of the vessel, usually forming the handles. The combination of children decorating vessels appears to have been popular from at least the Song Dynasty. See a similar example illustrated in Compendiums of Collections in the Palace Museum. Jade, vol. 10, Beijing, 2011, no. 152. Private collection of a Parisian lady (1876-1964), whence by family descent to the present South West Cornwall vendor. This is in excellent condition with veins in the stone.
A Chinese jade ornamental carving of a butterfly, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Carved with pierced lingzhi and foliage to verso, height 4.5cm, width 5cm, depth 1.5cm.Private collection of a Parisian lady (1876-1964), whence by family descent to the present South West Cornwall vendor.Remnants of blue-tack which has been partially removed to the base, so will require a clean, but this will remove without much resistance. No obvious sign of chips. Please view additional images in natural light.
A Chinese jade belt hook, Qing Dynasty, late 19th/early 20th century. The shaft with a chilong clasping a lingzhi in its mouth and confronting a dragons head, the underside with circular button, length 9.7cm, width 2cm, depth 2cm. Private collection of a Parisian lady (1876-1964), whence by family descent to the present South West Cornwall vendor.Perfect and unrestored but for one tiniest of chips
A Chinese carved jade goose turned to grasp lotus, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Height 2.7cm, length 5cm, depth 1.5cm, with associated carved wood stand. (2)Private collection of a Parisian lady (1876-1964), whence by family descent to the present South West Cornwall vendor.Please view additional images in natural light. This beautiful delicately-carved piece has no condition issues.
A Chinese bronze censer, late Ming Dynasty. The later wooden cover surmounted by a pale jade finial, the body decorated with stylised vine like dragons in relief, height of bronze censer 16.5cm, width 19cmWest Cornwall private seller, by family descent. The censer was bought in Shanghai in 1935 by the vendors uncle, who along with his brother (the vendors father) were working as Senior Constructors to the Admiralty for the design and construction of gunboats which included those used for the patrol of the Yangtze River.Weight of censer 1260 grams. Weight of cover 268 grams. There has been old repairs to the top rim. Two old repairs on the base and a tiny hole in one of the feet.
A Chinese carved jade pendant, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century. Probably depicting a rat amongst grapes, length 5.3cm, width 3.3cm, depth 2cm.Private collection of a Parisian lady (1876-1964), whence by family descent to the present South West Cornwall vendor.This fantastic jade is in good condition. The tiniest of chips to the edge of the piece. Please view additional images under natural light.
A Chinese spinach jade model of an elephant, late Qing Dynasty. Height 3.5cm, length 4.5cm, depth 1.5cm.The vendor inherited the collection from his father in 2015. The vendors father inherited the collection in the late 1950's from his Aunt Blanche Gertrude Ealand who preferred to be known as Heather and was born in 1903. She was best friends with the famous artist Dame Laura Knight and there is a well known painting showing Blanche dressed in her hunting and fishing attire and holding a shotgun. She was also the Queen of the Chelsea Arts Ball in the 1920’s.This carving has no damage and no restoration
A Chinese carved jade dish, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. In the form of a leaf, with russet inclusions, height 1.5cm, width 12.2cm, depth 7cm.Private collection of a Parisian lady (1876-1964), whence by family descent to the present South West Cornwall vendor.Please view extra images under natural light. In very good condition.
A Japanese tortoiseshell comb, Meiji period. With bronze and gold mount, silver wire inlay, decorated with turtles and clouds, 5 x 10cm. (Ex Miriam Slater Kanzashi Collection) a Japanese tortoiseshell comb, inlaid with mother-of-pearl and decorated with leaves and fruit, set with three jade stones, 3.8 x 9.5cm, two further Japanese tortoiseshell combs and two Showa period combs, each with floral mother-of-pearl decoration. (6)From the collection of Pat Johnstone, a Cornish artist and sculptor, who also had a passion for collecting Asian antiques and especially Japanese combs, kogai and kanzashi. Her collection has been curated for over 40 years and includes items from the Miriam Slater collection.These combs are in excellent condition.
A Chinese yellow gold and jade bar brooch, set with a circular panel of jade, flanked by shaped gold panels with Chinese script, stamped with makers mark "HM"; and "20", approximately 4.cm long,total gross weight approximately 5.2g; together with a pair of yellow gold and jade drop earrings, the circular jade set posts suspending long oval carved and pierced jade panels, approximately 4.7cm long, total gross weight approximately 7.5g; and a pair of gold and pearl dress studs, total gross weight approximately 2.4g. Brooch tested as 20ct gold, drop earrings as 9ct gold, pearl earrings as 14ct. All tested on an xrf analyser. J
An Edwardian 15ct yellow gold and enamel bar brooch, applied with an enamelled Ensign, approximately 4.3cm long, total gross weight approximately 2.6g; a gold and jade pendant, approximately 4.5cm long, total gross weight approximately 5.9g; together with a gilt metal insect brooch modelled as a fly, with faux pearl head. Jade brooch tested as 10ct gold and fly brooch 14ct, both tested on the xrf analyser. J
A Victorian yellow gold and pearl stick pin, total gross weight approximately 4g, in fitted case; a pink enamel propelling pencil, total gross weight approximately 8g; a white metal and shell cameo brooch, carved depicting a recumbent lion; and a white metal and jade oval brooch, carved and pierced with flowers. (S)
A gold chain with four pendants, a diamond cut trace link chain, stamped 22ct and tested as high carat gold, 800mm long, together with a gold key pendant, tested as approximately 18ct gold, a yellow metal medallion with a bale, tested as approximately 18ct gold, a jade drop pendant, and a carved jade fish with a gold bale, tested as approximately 18ct gold, 50mm long, 21.41g (5)Condition ReportChain links worn.Some nibbles to the edge of the stone.Surface marks/scratches to gold.
A pair of diamond and jade stud earrings, each earring set with five pear shaped jade cabochons, and six round brilliant cut diamonds, all claw set, in a floral design, with screw back fittings, unmarked but tested as approximately 18ct gold, 6.3gCondition ReportOverall good condition, no notable damage.Approximately 13mm diameter.
Two pairs of gold cufflinks, one pair set with an oval jade cabochon, claw set, with a textured surround, the other rectangular with a textured finish, both bearing Asian marks, both tested as approximately 18ct yellow gold, 19.5g (2)Condition ReportGood condition, no notable damage, jade untested.
A small group of jewellery, cpmrising a carved jade pendant, with gold jump ring, a gold 'good luck' brooch, a gold engraved cross pendant, a gold heart pendant, and a white gold small bangle, stamped 18k white gold, all tested as approximately 18ct gold, and a gilt metal Hermes kilt pin, weighable gold 12.00g (6)Condition ReportBangle slightly out of shape.Marks and scratches to surfaces.
A jade ring and a jade earring/stud, the ring set with five round cabochon jades, in a carved half hoop setting, claw set, with heart detailing to each shoulder, unmarked but tested as approximately 18ct yellow gold, with a single earring/stud, set with an oval jade cabochon, with textured mount, unmarked, butterfly stamped 835, tested as approximately 18ct yellow gold, 11.8g (2)Ring size NCondition ReportRound cabochons to ring showing wear, visible by 10x magnification.One small area of abrasion to oval jade of earring.
Carved Jade Pendant suspended on a 9ct Rose Gold Fine Chain. The Jade Pendant is in the shape of a Peach with foliage. The Pendant measures approx. 26.50mm x 20mm. The Pendant weighs approx. 4 grams in total. The 9ct Rose Gold Fine Chain measures approx. 18 inches in length and weighs approx.1 gram in total. Condition: The 9ct Rose Gold Fine chain needs untangling and the Jade Pendant is in good condition.
A SINGLE ROW NECKLACE OF GRADUATED JADE BEADSOf integral form without a clasp, diameter of largest bead 0.9cm, diameter of smallest bead 0.5cm, gross weight 68 gramsCondition Report;The beads are in good condition, note variation of colour and evenness of colour, would benefit from re-stringing. Approximate length 82cm
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