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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:754
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:748
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:526
Date:24-Apr-2018
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Melvin Vaniman (American 1866-1912) c. 1900 large panoramic photograph of 'Pipiriki, On The Wanganui. N.Z.', showing the Pipiriki House overlooking the Wanganui River with two paddle steamers present. 34 x 115 cm. In original frame under glass with entitlement in gilt to the painted green mount. Photographer's details lower right. Note: Melvin Vaniman was an American photographer, adventurer and businessman who specialised in panoramic images taken from heights. He spent over one year photographing…
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Five vintage 19th century New Zealand photographs including the Pink and White Terraces, includes, '3919 Pink Terrace. Burton Bros. Dunedin ' 14.5 x 19.5 cm. 'White Terrace. Boar's Head. 202.' 15.1 x 20.5 cm etc.
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Four New Zealand black and white photographs, includes, a Partington full plate vintage photo of a Maori chief, 19.5 x 15.5 cm, two Burton Bros. vintage images 'George Sound' and 'Hall's Arm' and a Coxhead vintage print of 'Lagoon R. Milford SD. N.Z. 28'.
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An album of photographs by William Percy Edgar Rose (1874-1939), mainly New Zealand, 20 leaves with 80 images, with biographical notes.
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An 1899 print 'Native Flowers of N.Z.', Published by the N.Z. Graphic & Star Printing Works', after the original by William Huddlestone, in colours, the highly graphic flowers issue from a kumete. 81 x 56 cm, in original oak frame.
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A mid-20th century Maori figural cast concrete post, the stylised figure with tongue extended, patu to left hand, on block base with Maori 'carved' detail, most original red paint finish remains. Height 68 cm, on later steel shaft and circular stand.
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A mid-20th century Maori figural cast concrete post, similar to above. Height 39.5 cm
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A pair of c.1950/60S Maori decorated plaster panels attributed to Francis Shurrock, each in relief with a stylised Maori figure. Height 80 cm, width 36 cm
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Medal group and badges awarded to Sir William Calder Mackay (1897-1990), OBE (Civ) [with case], Military Cross [Lt. Wm. C. Mackay] (for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations on 4th November 1918, north of Le Quesnoy), War and Victory medals [32527 Lieut W.D Mackay NZEF], Knight Bachelor breast badge [with case] and neck badge [hallmarked 1967], Boy Scout commissioner's hat plume and Medal of Merit [W.Calder Mackay 1959], Paul Harris Fellow (Rotary) medallion [with case]. See…
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Medal group and badges awarded to Brigadier Searle Dwyer Mason (1892-1953), 7/1556, 8936, Sth Canty Dist Cmmdr, Commandant, Burnham Military Camp 1940: CBE (Mil) [neck badge with case], swing mounted: 1914-15 Star, War and Victory medals [7/1556 Tpr. S.D. Mason NZEF] George V Silver Jubilee medal, George VI Coronation medal, Efficiency Decoration [Col. S.D.Mason, Cmdg. 3rd N.Z. Inf. Bde] with 'New Zealand' suspension bar [with case], New Zealand Long and Efficient Service medal [Maj. S.D.Mason, Cantby.…
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A Hoglund art glass, flattened oval shape, red sommerso in clear crystal, labelled and engraved signature. Height 19.5 cm
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Lynden Over (Lava Glass Studio) art glass 'Trees' paperweight, signed and dated 2014. Height 13 cm
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A large glass bowl, the central well of green with red, yellow, blue and canary yellow circles in an overly large rim, signed Matt Hall, with original 'Poi Room' label to base. Diameter 51 cm
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A Ron Reichs studio glass 'Colonial Waka', light sapphire blue cast lead crystal, monogrammed. Length 160
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A large and early Garry Nash bowl, cranberry colour, squat circular, signed and dated '94. Diameter 39 cm
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A Garry Nash studio glass graal vase, with black exterior overlaying an acid yellow interior, the outer walls with deep wheel cut patterns. Signed and dated '13. Diameter 19 cm
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A Garry Nash studio glass graal vase, with black exterior overlaying a lava red interior, the outer walls with deep wheel cut patterns. Signed and dated '13. Diameter 16 cm
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A Peter Viesnik glass vase, in bright orange with colourful canes laid into the body. Height 24.5 cm
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Peter Raos art glass scent bottle 'Lilies', three arum lilies in white with green foliage encircling a sapphire blue sommerso body, signed and dated 2000, the original ball finial stopper with long dipper. Height 17 cm
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A 19th century glass celery jug and tazza, the jug with optic walls, raised on simple step and circular foot, the tazza decorated with Greek key pattern to the rim. Height of jug 22 cm, diameter of tazza 21 cm
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A Loetz style Art Nouveau green glass vase, with a silver-plated rim. Height 25.5 cm
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A French style opalescent large glass bowl, the exterior with fine screeded combed decoration. Diameter 30 cm
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A decorative cut crystal biscuit barrel of baluster shape, with unusual gilt metal Art Nouveau mounts and swing handle. Height 18 cm
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A 19th century attributed Clichy or Baccarat millefiori and latticino glass paperweight, very finely worked with central circlet framed by five further circlets within an outer border of alternating small canes all on a fine latticino swirling ground. Small bruise and indent. Diameter 7 cm
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A Victorian glass dome on ebonised wood stand, height 38 cm
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A Victorian glass dome on ebonised wood stand, height 46 cm
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A Victorian glass dome on ebonised wood stand, height 46 cm
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A small Victorian glass dome on ebonised wood stand, height 33 cm
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A set of 11 Irish Waterford 'Sheila' pattern conical wine glasses, etched marks. Height 17 cm
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A set of 18 Irish Waterford tall stemmed Sheila pattern wine glasses, etched marks. Height 19 cm
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Six Irish Waterford 'Sheila' pattern conical liqueur glasses, height 14 cm, and 11 matching sherry glasses, height 11.5 cm. Etched marks.
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A Newlyn School Arts & Crafts copper plaque, incised monogram to the reverse 'GTH' and 'INVENT', embossed sinuous scrolls to the wide border, broad hammered finish. Diameter 40 cm
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An early 20th century Legras French cameo glass lamp base, baluster form, acid etched and enamelled decoration of butterflies to the upper section, the spreading circular base with green mottled highlights, etched and enamelled signature, the gilt metal fittings including a detachable three-arm top. Height 29.5 cm
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A Rene Lalique opalescent 'Poissons' bowl, the bubble centre surrounded by 12 swirling fish, etched 'R. Lalique' mark. Diameter 30 cm
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A Rene Lalique 'Satyre' decanter for Cusenier, with satyr moulded handle with reddish brown patination to the handle and stopper, chip to rim, remnants of original Cusenier label. Signed c.1923. Height 24.5 cm
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A Rene Lalique Tulipes vase, frosted and clear glass, signed under the base. In original box. Height 17 cm
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A William Moorcroft 'Hazeldene' vase, hand tube-lined, painted and glazed, painted signature and date 1912 in green, printed and impressed other marks. Provenance: From the estate collection of Dr. Denis and Joy Hanna, with note included detailing 'Purchased by G.T. Niccol, 1920s, Denis's mothers' family, ship builders Auckland'. Height 12.8 cm
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A French porcelain desk inkstand, oval baluster form, faience type polychrome enamels with famille rose decorated panels, the mildly domed top with two hinged lidded ink pots and various receptacles for pens etc., gilt enrichments, applied ormolu mounts. Length 21.5 cm
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A pair of 19th century French Samson porcelain figurines, an elegant woman and a young gentleman with side drum, painted in polychrome and richly gilded with elaborate bocage and shell and scroll bases. Height 27 cm, gold anchor marks. Some old repairs.
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A pair of 18th century Meissen cups and saucers, decorated in underglaze blue with flowers and insects, some chipping to the saucers.
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A Royal Doulton vase hand-painted by Leslie Arthur Harradine (act. 1920-1950s), of cylindrical shape with flaring mouth and two handles. Painted with a woman in Grecian robes in an outdoor setting. Raised gilded designs to the rim and handles. Signed, printed and impressed factory marks (1233). Height 21.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester cabinet plate, decorated with a scene of Bothell Castle by Harry Ayrton, signed, entitled verso. Diameter 27 cm
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A Royal Worcester cabinet plate, decorated with a scene of Ely Castle by Rushton, signed, entitled verso. Diameter 27 cm
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A retro Danish chalk ware bust by Edith Pedersen, of a young Hindu woman. Height 26.5 cm
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An early 20th century Chinese silver cigarette case, the scrolling dragon in fine relief on finely hammered ground with vacant circular 'pearl' cartouche, stamped marks for Zee Sung of Shanghai. 116gms. 10.5 x 8 cm
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A Chinese silver goblet, by Wang Hing, Shanghai, bowl raised on a bamboo stem from a circular foot. Height 12 cm
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A Chinese Shanghai small dish on stand, oval shape with pierced walls, the stand with conforming pierced border and engraved decoration of dragons. Marked 'Leunwo'. 150gms. Width 14.5 cm
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A Chinese silver tazza, the circular bowl with scalloped rim, embossed and pierced to the centre with birds perched amongst bamboo, raised on a short stem and spreading circular foot. Marked under the base for Wing Man & Co., Hong Kong, late 19th/early 20th century. Diameter 19 cm
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A c.1900 Chinese trade silver overlay glass perfume bottle, tapered form, engraved and pierced with dragons amongst clouds. Stamped marks 'Wai Kee 90 Silver'. Height 10 cm
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Three Chinese zhi beads, of elongated lozenge form, with various patterns in white on a brown/ caramel background. Longest 5.5 cm
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A Chinese jade bi disc, entirely decorated either side with a whorl pattern. diameter 9.5 cm
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A Chinese jade bi disc, decorated both sides with a scroll patter in low relief. diameter 6.5 cm
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A Chinese dark green jade bi disc, patterned both sides in low relief with scroll pattern. Diameter 8 cm
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A Chinese jade bi disc, decorated with incised design of stylised qilin to either side. Diameter 6 cm
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A Chinese jade bi disc, plain. Diameter 5.5 cm
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A Chinese jade bi disc, pale tone, decorated with engraved scroll pattern. Diameter 5 cm
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A Chinese jade bi disc, swollen form, decorated in low relief with scroll pattern to either side. Diameter 5.2 cm
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A Chinese jade bi disc, of domed section, engraved with scroll pattern. Diameter 5 cm
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A Chinese yellow/green jade bi disc, engraved either side with a scroll pattern. Diameter 5 cm
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A Chinese yellow jade bi disc, carved with fluted pattern to either side. Diameter 5 cm
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A Chinese brown jade bi disc, carved in low relief with whorl pattern to either side. Diameter 5 cm
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A Chinese jade blade shaped tool, soft green with brown toning, pierced with an hourglass suspension hole. Length 6 cm
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A Chinese carved jade costume piece, carved as a knotted rope forming an oblong panel. Length 8 cm
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A Chinese brown/green jade carving of a sinuous qilin, length 7 cm
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A Chinese white jade carved Buddhist wheel, with two rings of spindles enclosed by an outer ring. Diameter 5.2 cm
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A Chinese muttonfat jade circular pendant disc, carved as a qilin within an outer circular border. Diameter 5.5 cm
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A Chinese brown jade tablet pendant, of oblong form, carved and pierced with shou character between two bats. Height 5.5 cm
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A Chinese green jade ribbon pendant, of cloud form, carved and pierced with bat, scrolls and cash. Width 5.3 cm
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A Chinese jade tablet plaque, of oblong form, carved with various mythical beasts and low relief to either side. Height 6.5 cm
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A Chinese jade cylindrical bead, carved with lineal designs. Length 9 cm
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A Chinese green jade circular tablet pendant, carved with a Shou character flanked by sinuous dragons. Diameter 5 cm
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A Chinese pale brown jade pendant mask of Kuanyin, height 4 cm
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A Chinese pale green jade cylindrical bead, carved in low relief. Length 3.5 cm
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A Chinese pale jade circular disc, carved in the form of a sinuous dragon with mystic pearl, jade with some oxide tinting. Diameter 70.
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A Chinese archaic style jade taotie mask, height 4 cm
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A Chinese carved ivory figure of Buddha, traditionally represented smiling with his robe open exposing his corpulent belly, his hands raised. Height 10.5 cm, raised on a carved wood stand. $120
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A Chinese carved timber brush pot, decorated in high relief with figures in a wooded landscape. Height 13 cm
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A Chinese spinach green jade hanging scroll, the multiple slender oblong jade bars decorated with gilded calligraphy. Red seal mark at the base, one bar broken. In teak box, the lid with silver wire inlay. Width 24 cm, length 94 cm
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A vintage scholar's stone, on wood base. Height (including stand) 24 cm
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A small Chinese quartz libation cup, carved as a lotus leaf, on wooden stand. width 8.5 cm
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A hongmu wood brush pot, of cylindrical shape with slightly concave wall, displaying good figured grain, a removable insert to the centre of the base. Diameter 25 cm, height 23.5 cm
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A 19th century Chinese soapstone figure, of a standing goddess holding a vase of flowers. Height on stand 28 cm. Old repairs.
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An old fine quality Chinese bamboo cylindrical lidded chopstick container, beautifully carved and pierced. Height 21 cm
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A Chinese carved hardwood Communist Maoist era figure of a young boy with a large bird, finely detailed. Height 13 cm
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A Qing dynasty period carved wood polychrome decorated shrine figure, carved as a seated nobleman wearing highly patterned robes. Height 21 cm
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A carved figure of Kuanyin, in fine grained timber, modelled standing on double-lotus throne. Height 21 cm
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A Chinese carved jade figure of a woman, standing holding a fan, her robes and hair swirl around her. On wooden stand, height 19.5 cm
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A Han Dynasty-style bronze ewer modelled as a bird, a dragon upon its back forms an arched handle, a small cover attached by a chain sits beneath the handle, the bird's body decorated with incised feather detail, the hinged beak forms the spout. Length 29 cm
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A Chinese archaic style bronze rhinoceros lidded vessel, ancient stylised silvered scroll highlights, the panelled lid back with a further small rhinoceros finial, raised on wood stand and in original box with calligraphic label to lid. Length of vessel approx. 30 cm
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Seven vintage lacquer Oriental items, the figure decorated brush stand with damage to base.
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An old Chinese cloisonne ovoid vase, traditional decoration of multiple figures in traditional robes, blue ground, stylised repeating panelled borders. Height 24 cm, in old Japanese box.
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A large Chinese calligraphy brush, with cinnabar lacquer style handle and natural bristle head. Length 36 cm. With box.
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An 18th century Chinese export famille rose bowl, the exterior finely painted with panels of figures within a walled garden, further floral panels, fine gilt enrichments, extensively damaged and repaired including staples. Diameter 26.3 cm
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Three 18th/19th century Chinese export ware porcelain tea bowls in famille rose palette, polychrome enamelled floral decoration, faulted.
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A large Chinese famille rose charger, with foliate rim, painted with figures in a garden, exotic birds and flowers, butterflies, etc. Character marks on reverse. Width 42 cm
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A large Chinese famille rose porcelain circular charger, painted with a scene of ceremonial figures, flowers, birds, butterflies, etc. Printed seal mark on reverse. Diameter 46 cm
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A Chinese porcelain Canton enamel decorated vase, baluster shape with gilded handles issuing from the neck, decorated in polychrome with stylised lotus. Qianlong seal mark under the base. Height 25 cm
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain tea bowl and cover on associated saucer, decorated with gods, children and dragons, a seal mark to the cover centre.
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A Chinese porcelain vase, decorated in famille rose with two figures seated in a landscape. Four-character Qianlong mark under the base. Height 25 cm
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A Chinese Yixing black ware teapot, with incised calligraphic inscriptions. Diameter 9 cm
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