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Decorative Arts & Fine Furniture; Fine Jewellery — Bonhams

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Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:583
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & Fine Furniture; Fine JewelleryLots with images:579
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:306
Date:27-May-2012
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An emerald and diamond three-stone ring, the central brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.02 carats, set between a pair of circular-cut emeralds weighing a total of 3.05 carats, each within a pave-set diamond surround, with similarly-set shoulders, ring size M1/2
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A pear-shaped 'Hundred Deer' vase, 20th century, painted overall with deers in a mountain landscape with pine trees,the neck flanked with two lively deer-head handles, six-character Qianlong mark to the base. 45.5 cm high
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An opal and diamond brooch, the solid oval-shaped black opal, weighing approximately 12.90 carats, surrounded by a border of brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 1.60 carats total, width 3.2 cm
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A famille rose lotus bowl, 19th/ 20th century, the bowl of wavy-shaped rim, painted overall with large lotus flower and leaves, interior in turquoise glaze, six-character Jiaqing mark to the base. 15 cm diameter
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A retro sapphire, ruby and diamond brooch, circa 1945, the clip brooch, designed as a cluster of sculpted floral bulbs with foliate detail, accented by circular-cut sapphires, rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, length 5.9 cm
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A large Chinese blue and white fish bowl on a stand, 19th/ 20th century, the large bowl with flat rim decorated with prunus flower head, the body painted in four large panels of different floral themes, and four small panels of landscapes, all against a ground of Indian lotus scrolls, the foot rim decorated with a band of hui pattern and band of leafy scrolls. 44 cm diameter
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A retro synthetic ruby and diamond ring, 1940s, the central vertical line of synthetic rubies shouldered by a single line of brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 0.72 carat total, ring size O1/2
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A pair of enamelled 'Fish' bowls, Republic period, the two bowls painted in black enamel with a variety of freshwater fish amongst aquatic grass, six-character Guangxu mark. 13.5 cm diameter. Provenance: private collection Victoria, acquired between 1980 and 1982 in Hong Kong
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A ring watch, by Ebel, circa 1960, the circular cream dial with gold hour markers and hands, partially concealed by a hinged grill, the beaded shoulders to the bifurcated hoop, self-winding movement, dial signed Ebel, Swiss assay mark for gold
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A large pair of general jar, circa 1900, of baluster shape, the body richly decorated with floral scrolls of chrysanthemum and lotus in overglaze orange and blue with bits of gilt, the shoulder decorated with flowers on orange ground bounded by ruyi-shaped borders, each lid with a large lion dog on the top, enamelled to the base Hua Kai Fu Gui, blossoming of wealth, 65 cm high
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A retro sapphire and diamond cocktail ring, circa 1940, the sculpted mount with linear stepped diamond detail, domed pave-set sapphire section, and carved scroll shoulder, accented by a cabochon sapphire collet, ring size Q1/2
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A large orange-ground 'Medallion' bowl, 20th century, the exterior in orange ground, painted in four medallions prunus branches, bamboo, prawns and landscapes all with artists' signatures and seals, the interior in turquoise ground, four-character mark to the base. 21.8 cm diameter
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A pair of diamond earrings, the bi-coloured flowerheads millegrain-set with old brilliant-cut diamond collet centres, surrounded by single-cut diamond petals, diamonds approximately 0.36 carat total, width 1.0 cm
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A Chinese porcelain wine cup, 19th century, the gently flared sides delicately painted with floral garlands within trailing floral sprays above the short foot rim, six character Yongzheng mark, 6 cm diameter. A similar wine cup sold in Bonhams June 2011 sale lot 404
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A retro gold wristwatch, 1940s, the rectangular gold dial with Arabic numerals, baton and dot hour markers, with blued steel hands and subsidiary seconds, the polished stepped bezel to a brick-link bracelet, inscription to inside case back 'Rose-Marie a Son Grand Amour Bleu 1943-1947', manual movement, length 18.7 cm, the present lot was formerly owned by well-known French songwriter and performer, Roland Gerbeau., Gerbeau was born in Vincennes, France, in 1919 to a working class family, after the untimely…
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A pair of bamboo incense dispensers, 19th/ 20th century, of identical design, the two incense dispensers pierced a scholar riding a donkey led by a servant amongst pine trees and hills, carved signature Zongyu, 23.3 cm high
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A pair of cultured pearl and diamond pendent earrings, the oval-shaped South Sea pearls measuring 16.8 mm, suspended from oval-cut diamond surmounts weighing a total of 2.65 carats, length 3.0 cm
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An ink stone fitted in wooden case, 19th/ 20th century, the stone in purplish tone, carved with lotus leaves and roots, the case of hardwood in the form of bamboo. 19 cm long, 12 cm at widest
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A cultured pearl necklace, the long strand composed of seventy-three graduated South Sea pearls measuring 11.1-13.0 mm, with plain ball clasp, length 96.0 cm
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A Chinese finely carved bamboo brush pot, 19th/ 20th century, the cylindrical body carved of figures amongst pine tree landscape between fitted rim and base. 12.5 cm high
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An aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring, the step-cut aquamarine, weighing approximately 35.00 carats, between brilliant-cut diamond-set shoulders, with pierced hoop, diamonds approximately 0.40 carat total, ring size N
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Two carved bamboo brush pots, 20th century, one of scholars and servants in a mountain landscape embellished with pine trees, the other of a group of people playing chess, and riding horses in a mountain landscape of pine trees, fitted with a flaring rim, and a footed base. 19.7 cm high, 18.6 cm high respectively (2)
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A pair of cultured pearl and diamond earrings and a brooch, comprising a pair of earrings designed as clusters of cultured pearls, interspersed with three brilliant-cut diamond flowerheads, together with a brooch composed of diamond-set plumes and graduated cultured pearls, diamonds approximately 2.00 carats total, lengths earrings 2.6 cm, brooch 4.0 cm
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A Chinese carved inkstone and cover, 20th century, of oval shape, carved of a hidden dragon amongst clouds, fitted in a wooden box. 14.7 cm high
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A diamond brooch, by Tiffany & Co. 2004, modelled as an openwork conch shell, set with a series of brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Tiffany & Co. 2004, diamonds approximately 2.80 carats, length 5.8 cm
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Two carved bamboo wrist-rests, 19th/ 20th century, one of a light brown patina, carved in recto with chrysanthemums and crickets in low relief, and a seal Buyun, verso carved with two verses by Su Shi about his calligraphy the other of a reddish-brown patina, carved in recto with lotus flowers and mandarin ducks in low relief, and a seal Xihuang, 27.5 cm long (Buyun), 23.8 cm long (Xihuang)
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A gold enamel and diamond pendent watch, the oval watch case decorated in banded pink-purple guilloche enamel with white enamel and rose-cut diamond floral accents, the circular dial with Arabic numerals and blued steel hands within a white enamel bezel, with cabochon ruby Crown and rose-cut diamond suspensory loop, suspended from a sautoir composed of enamelled tapered cylinders connected by a fine-link chain, some enamel damage and repair to front and reverse, movement signed Rolex and dated 1920, inside…
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A zitan brush pot, 19th/ 20th century, in a realistic form of a trunk of very dark tone, the brush pot decorated with two ruyi heads on one side. 15.8 cm high
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A mid-20th century pearl necklace, circa 1925, the necklace composed of one hundred and nine barrel-shaped pearls measuring from approximately 6.2 mm-2.2 mm, the clasp millegrain-set with old brilliant-cut diamonds, pearls untested, length 41.0 cm, fitted maker's case
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A hardwood brush pot, 20th century of slightly waisted form, the dark wood with an attractive grain. 19.3 cm high
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An Art Deco emerald and diamond ring, circa 1925, of figure-of-eight design, the central plaque set with twin step-cut emerald collets within a millegrain-set diamond surround, emeralds approximately 1.00 carat total, ring size O
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Two carved celadon jade of a lioness and a cub and of a child and ruyi, 19th/ 20th century, the lions carved from a pale green stone of even tone, the two in mutual pursuit, tails brushing against each other, the other carved from a creamy pale stone of even tone of a child climbing over a large branch of ruyi. 6.5 cm wide (lions), 6 cm wide (child) (2)
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An early 20th century opal and diamond cluster ring, the oval-shaped opal within an old brilliant-cut diamond surround, diamonds approximately 0.70 carat total, maker's case by Hamilton & Co. 432, strand, London
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A carved celadon jade pixiu, 19th/ 20th century, carved from a creamy celadon stone with inclusions of varying light brown, the animal kneeling and looking up. 5 cm wide
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An opal brooch of simple bar design, set with a solid semi-black opal weighing approximately 9.00 carats, width 6.5 cm
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A Chinese celadon jade carved figure group, 19th/ 20th century, carved from a pale greenish stone of even tone, of a child riding a qilin while holding a branch of ruyi, the animal kneeling and looking back at the child. 4.6 cm wide
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A suite of gold and diamond jewellery, circa 1900, the brooch modelled as a textured gold flowerhead set with an old brilliant-cut diamond centre, between a pair of sculpted lilypads mounted against a gold stem, the earrings designed as textured gold flowerheads with old brilliant-cut diamond centres, with associated rose gold suspensory loops, lengths brooch 6.0 cm, earrings 2.8 cm
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A carved spinach jade buffalo, 19th/ 20th century, carved from a spinach jade stone with brownish red inclusions, the buffalo crouching on a piece of rock, the side carved with a ruyi head. 3.8 cm high
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A carbuncle bracelet, the front of the bracelet designed as three foil-backed oval-shaped carbuncle collets with openwork galleries of fleur-de-lys motif, within knotted ropetwist surrounds to the two-row bracelet, length 17.5 cm
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A white jade buckle, Qing Dynasty, carved from a creamy and greyish stone, the curved accessory terminating in an upturned dragon head, facing a qilong clambering up its body. 9 cm long
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An intaglio ring, the circular intaglio carved with the bust of a female to the left, with braided hair detail, set within a stepped surround to the tubular hoop, ring size L1/2, 11.4 grams total
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A white jade hair slide, Qing Dynasty, carved from a pale green stone, the body long and flat with curled end. 16.5 cm long
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A pearl and diamond pendent necklace, the tapering openwork plaque of floral motif accented by seed pearls and an old brilliant-cut diamond, suspending a rose-cut diamond and drop-shaped pearl pendant, to a fetter link chain, pearls untested, French assay mark for gold, length 25.0 cm
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A Chinese Moghul style libation cup in pale celadon jade, 18th century, finely and thinly carved as a lotus with a leaf and stalk handle, the exterior carved with a circlet border of leaves about the radiating petal shaped foot. 11.5 cm long 7 cm wide 2.75 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection New South Wales. Private British collection, purchased prior 1967 Douglas J K Wright, Oxon and thence by direct decent
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A paste and diamond bracelet, the six step-cut green paste collets with bead decoration, alternating with five scrolling plaques centring old brilliant-cut diamonds, and red and blue paste collets, with clasp of similar motif, probably French, length 16.6 cm
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A Chinese pale celadon and black jade pendant carved as a stylised archaistic dragon, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), the curved body well carved and pierced in mottled white jade with a black seam to the upper section, the body decorated with scrolled panels. 7 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection New South Wales. Private British collection, purchased Douglas J K Wright, Oxon, and thence by direct decent
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A pearl and diamond bracelet of naturalistic design, the seven textured gold plaques modelled to depict lionesses in varied stance, the scrolling decoration accented by collet-set old brilliant-cut diamonds and seed pearls, with rose-cut diamond pushpiece, pearls untested, length 16.5 cm
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A Chinese green and black jade pebble carved as a seated mythical beast, Southern Song Dynasty, 10th-12th century, the stone in mottled celadon and deep brown tones carved to realize the varied sinuous character of the beast. 4 cm long 3.25 cm high. Provenance: private collection New South Wales. Private British collection, purchased Douglas J K Wright, Oxon, and thence by direct decent
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A Victorian sapphire and diamond bangle, circa 1890, the front of the hinged bangle of openwork knife-edge design, set with a line of three old cushion-cut diamonds, interspersed by a pair of old cushion-cut sapphires, each within a gold shield collet surround, with fleur-de-lys detail, mounted in gold, diamonds approximately 1.00 carat total, sapphires approximately 0.60 carat total, inner circumference 15.5 cm
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Two carved celadon jade of a lioness and a cub, and of bamboos, 19th/ 20th century, the lioness and cub carved from an even and creamy toned stone, the two animals curling in mutual pursuit, the bamboos carved from a creamy greyish-toned stone with spots of inclusion of two branches adjacent to each other, with a bat on the top. 5 cm wide (lions), 8.5 cm wide (bamboos)
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A ruby and sapphire bangle, the hinged, openwork band composed of two rows of circular-cut rubies and sapphires, rubies approximately 5.00 carats total, sapphires approximately 5.00 carats total, inner circumference 16.5 cm
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A Chinese celadon carving, possibly 19th century, carved from a large creamy pale stone with inclusions at the back, of a mythical animal crouching over a branch of peaches. 5.8 cm wide
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A freshwater pearl bangle of hinged design, the openwork bangle composed of various panels of freshwater pearls with alternating gold domed panels, pearls untested, inner circumference 17.2 cm
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A carved 'Dragon' jade ink pot, 18th/ 19th century, carved from a greyish-brown stone of varying shades, the lid carved with a winged dragon amongst pierced wavy leaves. 5.7 cm diameter, 1.7 cm high
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A sapphire and diamond brooch, by Tiffany & Co., of en tremblant design, the polished wreath decorated with four sapphire-set flowerheads, accented by circular-cut sapphire and brilliant-cut diamond detail, signed Tiffany & Co. Width 4.3 cm
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A carved celadon jade of a lion and a eagle, 19th/ 20th century, carved from a even-toned creamy celadon stone, the lion resting on his four feet, looking back at the eagle seating on his back, its tail brushing against the bird. 5.6 cm wide
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A cultured pearl and diamond brooch, designed as a central cluster of nine cultured pearls, surrounded by a border of brilliant-cut diamonds interspersed by marquise-cut diamond accents, diamonds appoximately 1.50 carats total, width 3.8 cm
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A carved celadon jade of pomegranates, 19th/ 20th century, carved from a greyish pale green stone, the two pomegranates with seeds exposed, each with a flower head, a dog climbing over the branch, the two fruits connected by a branch of ruyi at the back. 7 cm wide
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A diamond three-stone ring, composed of three graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds, the central diamond of approximately 1.20 carats, the two shoulder diamonds of approximately 1.10 carats total, ring size S1/2
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A carved rectangular white jade plaque, 20th century, carved from a pale and creamy stone of even colour, recto of a child carrying a two-wheeled carriage, verso of a poem dedicated to friends who have passed away, signed Zi Gang. 6 cm x 4.2 cm x 0.8 cm
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An amethyst charm bracelet, the four charms of varied design, each set with vari-cut amethysts, decorated with bead, ropetwist and filigree detail, suspended from an articulated ropetwist and beaded link bracelet, one small amethyst deficient, length 19.0 cm, 96.5 grams total
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A carved celadon jade plaque, bi, 19th/ 20th century, carved from an even-toned celadon stone, the plaque simplistically decorated with patterns of ruyi heads, hanging from a string attached with an ivory bead carved with symbols of longevity, shou. 5.5 cm diameter
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A gem-set novelty brooch, by Buccellati, modelled as a striding donkey, the textured body with cabochon ruby eye detail, signed M. Buccellati Italy, width 3.2 cm
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A collection of six carved jade and hardstone cups, 20th century, one of a pale green jade buckle, the hook carved into a head of a dragon, one of a creamy jade panel of ruyi heads, one of a carved hardstone figure of Guanyin, one of a carved jade coin money, one of a pair of Wushan stone wine cup with stands. 8.7 cm long (buckle), 5.3 cm long (ruyi heads), 7.5 cm high (Guanyin), 4.5 cm diameter (coin money), 4 cm high (wine cup) (6). Provenance: private collection Queensland. Private Collection Italy
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A pink sapphire brooch, of foliate design, the textured leaf set throughout with circular-cut pink sapphires, Israeli and Italian assay marks for gold, length 7.0 cm
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A carved jade vase, 19th/ 20th century, carved from a greyish green stone, of flat shape, flaring foot rim, both sides carved of a child trying to reach a bat, the neck flanked with two 'Daisy' handles. 9.1 cm high
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An amethyst cocktail ring, by Buccellati, the oval-cut amethyst within a delicately engraved coronial surround, the pierced mount of foliate motif, signed Buccellati Italy 750, amethyst approximately 28.00 carats, ring size L
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A carved white jade of Maitreya Buddha and a child, 19th/ 20th century, carved from a pale and creamy stone of very even tone with only a minor area of white inclusion, the Maitreya Buddha with a humorous smile, wearing a long flowing robe that reveals his chest and belly, the child climbing over the Buddha's knee, both against a large lotus leaf. 9 cm high
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An amethyst, peridot and diamond cocktail ring of target design, the central oval-cut amethyst within a brilliant-cut diamond and oval-cut peridot surround, accented by diamonds, with pierced gallery and shoulders, ring size K, expandable
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Two pieces of carved Chinese jade, 19th/ 20th century, one carved from a creamy stone with slight brown inclusion of two cranes under pine trees, the other from a creamy stone covered with brown colouration in the uncarved area, of two roosters amongst lotus and ruyi heads. 8.5 cm (crane), 9 cm (rooster) (2)
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A diamond necklace, of scalloped design, the diamond-set choker composed of three rows of millegrain rose-cut diamond collets, with double back-chain, diamonds approximately 16.25 carats total, length 36.0 cm, adjustable
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A Chinese celadon jade wine cup with handles, Qing dynasty, the cup carved from a pale whitish-grey stone with speckled inclusion, flanked with two large handles carved with lion dog seated on ruyi-heads, supported by short foot rim, with wooden stand. 10 cm wide. Provenance: R&V Tregaskis
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A star sapphire and diamond ring, the oval-shaped star sapphire abochon, between rose-cut and stepped baguette-cut diamond shoulders, with trifurcated hoop, one rose-cut diamond deficient and one single-cut paste replacement, sapphire approximately 30.00 carats total, diamonds approximately 0.60 carat total, ring size M1/2
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A carved jadeite bamboo, 19th/ 20th century, carved from a pale green stone with spots of bright green inclusion, the bamboo decorated with leafy scrolls, a bat in low relief, and a ruyi and a flower head to the top. 9.5 cm long
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A pair of diamond pendent earrings, of chandelier design, the three diamond collet drops suspended from an articulated millegrain-set diamond plaque with central diamond-set pendant, to the graduated diamond collet line and plain surmount, diamonds approximately 2.96 carats total, 6.0 cm long
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A carved jade snuff bottle, 20th century, carved from a pale green stone, recto in low relief of a horse looking back at a flying bat, with a deep green hard-stone stopper. 6.8 cm high
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A pair of diamond pendent earrings, the brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing 1.60 and 1.57 carats, each set within a pave-set diamond gallery and surround, length 2.4 cm
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A pale green jade incense burner with wooden lid, 20th century, in the form of a square ding vessel, flanked with handles of a large dragon-head with loose ring, the body carved in low relief of bands of dragon and ruyi motif and symbol of longevity, the wooden lid peripherated with floral scrolls on the top and carved with a band of ruyi head along the sides, with a carved wooden stand. 11 cm high (vessel), 6 cm high (stand). Provenance: R&V Tregaskis
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An aquamarine, pearl and diamond longchain, the oval link chain set at intervals with tapered baguette-cut diamonds and step-cut aquamarines in spectacle settings, interspersed by seed pearls, pearls untested, diamonds approximately 2.64 carats total, aquamarines approximately 8.46 carats total, length 94.0 cm
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A carved spinach jade statue of eagles, 20th century, carved from a stone of varying dark green tone, the two birds resting on two branches of a tree in dialogue, with an associated wooden base and a box. 27.5 cm
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An aquamarine and diamond ring, the step-cut aquamarine, weighing approximately 6.00 carats, set between brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, diamonds approximately 0.42 carat total, ring size L
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A Chinese table screen and stand, 20th century, in carved and pierced rosewood, the centre inserted a piece of carved jade of figures amongst mountain landscape. 9 cm high (jade), 30 cm high (the whole)
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An emerald and diamond brooch, modelled as a scrolling spray of brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, the wirework detail set with three step-cut emeralds, diamonds approximately 3.50 carats total, emeralds approximately 3.00 carats total, length 5.5 cm
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A carved dark celadon jade Mughal-style 'Chrysanthemum' bowl, 20th century, Crisply and thinly carved from translucent green stone, the interior with two layers of slender petals radiating from the central roundel with stylised seed heads, the underside worked with petals, standing on four 'Curly leaf' feet, the sides flanked with 'Daisy' handles with loose rings, with a separate wooden stand and a box. 16 cm diameter
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An Art Deco emerald and diamond ring, 1920s, of geometric design, the central plaque set with a step-cut emerald surrounded by baguette, single and old brilliant-cut diamonds, between baguette-cut diamond shoulders, emerald approximately 0.67 carat, diamonds approximately 0.60 carat, ring size J1/2
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An unusual Chinese water dropper, 19th/ 20th century, in the form of a mouse climbing over a branch of grapes, the mouse in a purple glaze, the plant in green and teal. 11 cm wide
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A diamond bracelet, the tapering band composed of a series of twenty-two graduated marquise-cut diamond collets, interspersed by brilliant and baguette-cut diamond sections, with baguette-cut diamond border, diamonds approximately 25.50 carats total, length 17.5 cm
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A set of three hardstone seals, late 19th/ 20th century, Respectively carved from a spinach hardstone, a creamy nephrite stone, and a soapstone, all carved with mythical beasts on the top and incised date and artists' signatures to the sides, undersides carved with ancient Chinese characters. 9.2 cm, 9.2 cm, 6.8 cm respectively
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A diamond bracelet, designed as a graduated line of fifty-six baguette-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 12.00 carats, length 18.0 cm
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A carved cinnabar lacquer (over wood) vase, late Qing or Republic, the tall vase with angular shoulder and flaring mouth, the body carved in two large panels with garden pavilion amongst mountain landscapes, the rest of the vase entirely carved with Indian lotus scrolls, four-character Qianlong mark. 36.6 cm high
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A pair of sapphire and diamond earrings, the sculpted palmettes, each set with a series of French-cut sapphires, to the scrolling graduated baguette-cut diamond detail, sapphires approximately 13.63 carats total, diamonds approximately 1.16 carats total, length 3.0 cm, width 3.5 cm
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An amber glass lobed octagonal bottle-shaped vase, 18th century, blown and moulded from an unusually thick lustrous glass of amber tone, the lobed body carefully finished, the entire body kneaded with gold flakes, carved Qianlong four-character mark. 39.4 cm high
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A diamond single-stone ring, the marquise-cut diamond, weighing 2.34 carats, collet-set within a ribbed mount, ring size M. Accompanied by a certificate from the European Gemological laboratory (EGL USA) stating that the diamond is I colour, SI1 clarity. Certificate number US29044602D, dated 10th March 2004
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A pair of horn wine cups, 19th/ 20th century, of simplistic form, the two slender cups with slightly everted mouth rim, each with a carved wooden stand. 6 cm high
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A star sapphire and diamond ring, the oval-shaped star sapphire cabochon, weighing 25.93 carats, between pear-shaped diamond shoulders, with reeded hoop, diamonds approximately 0.80 carat total, ring size K1/2
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A carved horn double gourd, carved as a brush washer, the top carved with a gourd and stylised kylin, a similar kylin carved at the base in low relief. 28 cm long.
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A yellow sapphire and diamond ring of bombe design, the front section pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds and oval-cut yellow sapphires, diamonds approximately 2.00 carats total, sapphires approximately 8.36 carats total, ring size N
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A horn wine cup, 19th/ 20th century, of a simplistic and ovoid form, the small and slender cup raised on a short foot rim, a carved narrow band to its mouth rim. 5.2 cm high
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A citrine and diamond ring, the barrel-shaped citrine, weighing approximately 25.00 carats, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds in a pierced two bi-coloured mount, ring size Q
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A carved boxwood (huangyang) figure group of a fisherman and a child, 20th century, the old fisherman, bare footed and dressed in a long flowing robe revealing his chest, carrying a clutch of fish and a large hat strapped to a bamboo stick on his shoulder, a pipe and a bag of tobacco on his left hand, the playful child with a large fish strapped to his back, both figures fixed to a wooden base. 24 cm high (fisherman), 11 cm high (child)
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