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The Art of Constant Rearrangement - The Joshua McClelland Print Room and Rathdowne Galleries — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:206
Sale Title:The Art of Constant Rearrangement - The Joshua McClelland Print Room and Rathdowne GalleriesLots with images:195
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:182
Date:5-May-2019
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Botanical Etchings, Lithographs & Original Artworks: A diverse group, including 3 framed, the remainder attractively mounted. Various sizes. Includes some very early examples. (29 items)
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Josiah Condor [1789 - 1855] The Modern Traveller; A description of the various countries of the Globe. [London; Thomas Tegg & James Duncan; circa 1830] 31 of 33 volumes (lacks #6 & 22 ) with numerous plates and folding maps cloth bindings; faded spines.
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The Illustrated London News, Jan. to June 1852 Volume 20 in a bound volume. Complete with music supplements.
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The Illustrated London News, July to December 1858 Volume 33 in a bound volume. Complete with colour plates.
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The Illustrated London News, January to June 1861 Volume 38 in a bound volume.
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The Illustrated London News, July to December 1861 Volume 39 in a bound volume.
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The Illustrated London News, January to June 1870. Volume 56 in a bound volume.
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William Humber A Comprehensive Treatise on the Water Supply of Cities and Towns with Numerous Specifications of the Existing Waterworks, Fifty Double Plates and Upwards of Two Hundred and Fifty Illustrations on Wood. [Crosby Lockwood & Co.; London, 1876] Contemporary half leather binding with banded spine and gilt lettering; leather is well rubbed. Sound binding; marbled end-papers. Colour frontis of Wallasey Water Tower.
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W.J.J. Spry The cruise of Her Majesty's ship 'Challenger';: Voyages over many seas, scenes in many lands. [London; Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1879] complete with folding map in fine original binding.
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Engravers & Their Art: 'Sir Henry Raeburn...' by William Henley (1890); 'George Morland' by Herbert Baily (1906); 'A History of French Etching' by Leipnik (1924); 'A History of Wood Engraving' by Douglas Bliss (1928); 'The Etchings of James McBey' by Malcolm Salaman' (1929); 'The History of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers & Engravers 1880 - 1930' by Francis Newbolt (1930); 'The Liber Studiorum Mezzotints of Sir Frank Short' (1938); plus 35+ related titles; mainly hardcovers and including some limited…
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David Deuchar [1743 - 1808] 'A collection of etchings after the most Eminent Masters of the Dutch and Flemish Schools, particularly Rembrandt, Ostade, Cornelius, Bega, and Van Vliet. Accompanied with sundry miscellaneous pieces and a few original designs by Davd. Deuchar, seal engraver, Edinburgh.' [Late 19th/early 20th Century] Blue cloth boards with leather spine; gilt titles; decorated endpapers. With 220+ etchings with the title in a floral border, etching opposite title (as frontispiece) and last…
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Robertson & Moffat: 'Catalogue of Rare and Valuable etchings mezzotints and autotype pictures exhibited at The 'Old Court' Gallery, Town Hall Buildings, Swanston Street. June 1900'. 32pp
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Art in Australia: 1916 - 1940, sixty-seven different editions including several specials; mixed condition.
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'The British School of Etching being a lecture delivered to the Print Collectors' Club by Martin Hardie....July 8th 1921 with an original etching by Sir Frank Short' No 84 from a limited edition of 120; 'Samuel Palmer - Being a Lecture delivered to the Print Collectors' Club on Wednesday November 16th, 1927 by Martin Hardie' No.324 from a limited edition of 500; 'A catalogue of the etchings of Samuel Palmer' (1937) No.165 from a limited edition of 375. (3 items)
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Art in Australia: The Art of the Year - Third Series. No.26. December 1928 hard cover with applied 'De Luxe edition' label and with reproduction pencil drawing by George W. Lambert, entitled 'The Orderly' which bears an original signature of the artist. No.26 from an edition of 40, 30 of which were offered for sale. Extremely rare.
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Catalogue: 'Chinese Art Exhibition and Bamboo Festival, Proceed to be divided between The Air Force Auxiliaries and The Chinese Relief Fund, at the Mural Hall Lounge, Myer Emporium' June 1941 with a list of 376 exhibits; the cataloguers listed as George Ewing, Joshua McClelland and Agnes McClelland. 32pp
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signed Books: The Eric Thake Picture Book by Elizabeth Summons [1978], 82/1000 signed by the artist; Historic Sydney - The Founding of Australia by Susanna de Vries [1983], cased & signed limited edition 5/60; Queensland Wildflowers - A selection by Kathleen McArthur, signed by the artist. (3 items).
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Robert Hatfield Ellsworth Chinese Furniture: Hardwood Examples of the Ming and Early Ch'ing Dynasties. [London, Wm. Collins & Co., 1970] 1st edition; in slipcase. also Chinese Creeds and Customs (3 volumes, 1972) & The Chinese Revolution by Arthur J. Brown (1912).
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Auction Catalogues: A huge accumulation with representation from many Australian and foreign auction houses, with a particular focus on Australian and Oriental art and decorative arts, Australian books and antiques, etc. (100s). [Buyer to arrange removal from our rooms].
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Books, Periodicals, Pamphlets, Monographs, Exhibition Catalogues, etc.: A very diverse range, (100s).
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Kevin Fahy, Christina Simpson & Andrew Simpson 'Nineteenth Century Australian Furniture' [Syd. 1985] limited edition of 2000 copies, with d/j (faded on spine).
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Kevin Fahy & Andrew Simpson 'Australian Furniture Pictorial History And Dictionary, 1788-1938' [ Syd. 1998] limited edition 1811/2000 copies signed by the authors, with d/j (dirty and faded).
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Richard J. Bebb Welsh Furniture 1250-1950 : A Cultural History of Craftsmanship and Design (two volumes complete in slip-case) [Saer Books, 2007] signed by the author in both volumes
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Robert Dudley [1574 - 1649] A rare chart of the Pacific 'Carta particolare del mare del Sur che comincia con l'Isole di Salamone e finiscie con la costa di Lima nel Peru . . .' [Florence, 1646] 54 x 85 cm (in two sheets which are joined) The Pacific from the Solomon Islands to the South American Coastline (centred on Peru). A striking sea chart of the northern coast of part of the South Pacific, reaching from the Solomons to the central Peruvian Coastline, with notes in the south referencing the unknown…
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Paul De Rapin De Thoyras 'Dunkirk A strong Seaport Town in the Earldom of Flanders in the Low Countries subject to the French.' [London, 1746] hand-coloured 40 x 50.5 cm. A detailed plan of the city of Dunkerque, including fortifications, town plan, roads, farms, rivers, and a decorative compass rose. From Tindal's continuation of Rapin's History of England.
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Didier Robert De Vaugondy [1723 - 1786] 'Archipel Des Indes Orientales, qui comprend Les Isles De La Sonde, Moluques et Philippines, tirees des Cartes du Neptune Oriental . . .1750' [Paris, circa 1755] some hand-colouring 51 x 66 cm (peripheral faults)
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'Sketch of the Typa and Macao' Detailed chart of Macao and neighboring islands from Cook's Voyages, c.1785. overall 34 x 22 cm Includes town plan, soundings, some topography and notes and observations. also, 'View of Macao in China' by James Heath (c.1798) and 'Jesuit Convent, Macao' hand-coloured lithograph (c.1856). various sizes. (3 items)
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John Barrow [1764 - 1848] 'A General Chart on Mercator's Projection, To Shew The Track of the Lion and Hindostan from England to the Gulph of Pekin in China, and of their return to England, with the daily statement of the Barometer and Thermometer as observed at noon; containing also the limits of the Chinese Empire, as extended by the Conquests of the present Emperor Tchien-Lung.' [George Nicol, London, 1796] sheet size 65 x 98 cm A large chart issued in the atlas volume of the official account by George…
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John Cary [1755-1835] Maps of Europe 'A New Map of Germany, divided into its circles; viz The Upper and Lower Rhine, Swabia, Austria, Bavaria.....with the Kingdom of Bohemia &c...1799'; 'A New Map of Bohemia and Moravia, from the latest Authorities...1801; 'A New Map of Hungary, with its divisions into Gespanshafts or Counties; The Principality of Transylvania, Croatia, &c. from the latest Authorities...1811'; and 'A New Map of the Circle of Franconia, from the latest Authorities...1811' [London, 1799,…
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John Cary [1755-1835] Maps of the German States & Duchies 'A New Map of the Circle of Westphalia, from the latest Authorities...1799'; ' A New Map of the Circle of Bavaria, from the latest Authorities...1799'; 'A New Map of the Circle of Upper Saxony with the Duchy of Silesia and Lusitia, from the latest Authorities...1801'; 'A New Map of the Circle of Lower Saxony, from the latest Authorities...1801'; 'A New Map of the Circle of Swabia, from the latest Authorities...1811' & 'A New Map of the Circles of…
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John Cary [1755-1835] Maps of the Middle East 'A New Map of Arabia, including Egypt, Abyssinia, the Red Sea &c.&c. from the latest Authorities...1804'; ' A New Map of Egypt, from the latest Authorities...1805' & 'A New Map of Turkey in Europe divided into it's provinces, from the best Authorities...1811' [London, 1804, 1805 & 1812]; contemporary hand colouring each approx. 54 x 63 cm (sheet size). (3).
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John Cary [1755-1835] 'A New Map of South America, from the latest Authorities...1807 & 1811' [London, 1807, 1811]; contemporary hand colouring in two sheets, each approx. 54 x 63 cm (sheet size).
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John Cary [1755-1835] Maps of Europe 'A New Map of Spain and Portugal, divided into their respective Kingdoms and Provinces, from the latest Authorities...1811'; ' A New Map of the Kingdom of Portugal, divided into it's Provinces, from the latest Authorities...1811' & 'A New Map of the Kingdom of Denmark, comprehending North and South Jutland, Zeeland, Fyen, Laaland, and part of Holstein. from the latest Authorities...1811'; & 'A New Map of England, from the latest Authorities...1811.' [London, 1811]…
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John Cary [1755-1835] 'A New Map of Hindoostan, from the latest Authorities...1811'; [London, 1811]; contemporary hand colouring approx. 54 x 63 cm (sheet size).
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John Cary [1755-1835] 'A New Map of Scotland, from the latest Authorities...1811' [London, 1811]; contemporary hand colouring in two large sheets, each approx. 54 x 106 cm (sheet size).
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John Pinkerton [1758 - 1826] Southern Hemisphere from 'Pinkerton's Modern Atlas' [1812], contemporary hand colouring 56 x 56 cm An interesting and highly detailed map of the Southern Hemisphere extending to the equator with the regions shown including substantial detail, including attention to topographic details in the mountain regions and illustrating the total lack of knowledge of Antarctica.
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Agustin Codazzi [1793 - 1859] 'Mapa-Mundi Historico' [Caracas, 1840] contemporary hand coloured 52 x 68.5 cm (sheet size)
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George Bishop 'County of Roxburgh, N.S.W.' [Basch & Co., Sydney, 1872] contemporary hand-coloured 38 x 53 cm Roxburgh County was one of the original Nineteen Counties in New South Wales. It includes the area to the north east of Bathurst.
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A Cuban mahogany library chair in the Georgian style, 72 cm across the arms
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An English rosewood folio stand, 19th century, 113 cm high, 75 cm wide, 63 cm deep
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A 17th century English oak chest of drawers, circa 1680, 107 cm high, 112 cm wide, 59 cm deep
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A Chippendale English mahogany carver chair, late 18th century, 69 cm across the arms
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A Georgian mahogany drop-side supper table, early 19th century, 71 cm high, 64 cm wide, 97 cm deep
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An Australian cedar waterfall front bookshelf, 19th century, 84 cm high, 97 cm wide, 22 cm deep
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An antique Australian display cabinet, walnut and red pine, circa 1900, 160 cm high, 98 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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An Australian 8 drawer print cabinet, kauri, Baltic and red pine, circa 1900, 91 cm high, 85 cm wide, 63 cm deep
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An Australian countertop display cabinet, fiddleback blackwood and cedar, late 19th century, 20 cm high, 183 cm wide, 62 cm deep
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An Australian benchtop display cabinet, cedar with mirror back, 19th century, 23 cm high, 76 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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An Australian blackwood wall mounted vertical display cabinet, early 20th century, 115 cm high, 82 cm wide, 11 cm deep
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Two small countertop display cabinets, 20th century, 46 cm and 51 cm across
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An English 18th century Chippendale mahogany carver chair, circa 1770, 63 cm across the arms
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An English provincial Chippendale side chair, beech and pine, late 18th century, 58 cm across the seat
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An English provincial Sheraton side chair, fruitwood and beech, 18th/19th century, 48 cm across the seat
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An Australian cedar jewellery display countertop cabinet, late 19th century, 9 cm high, 60 cm wide, 69 cm deep
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A Georgian style mahogany corner cabinet, 20th century, 165 cm high, 74 cm wide, 42 cm deep
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An Australian blackwood upright display cabinet (electrified), 20th century, 188 cm high, 56 cm wide, 39 cm deep
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Two folio/print stands by Mabef, Italian, 20th century, the larger 100 cm high, 87 cm wide, 69 cm deep
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A pair of modern ash bookshelves, 122 cm high, 120 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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Four plywood solander folio boxes with brass fittings, late 20th century, 8 cm high, 123 cm wide, 90 cm deep
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A modern upright square glass display cabinet, late 20th century, 163 cm high, 43xm wide, 40 cm deep
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A collector's cabinet fitted with seven drawers and a mid 20th century 3 drawer miniature chest, the collector's cabinet 35 cm high, 47 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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A picture rack work table, steel and laminex, circa 1970, 120 cm high, 125 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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Three timber framed mirrors, 20th century, 133 x 49 cm and 69 x 56 cm
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A fine Tekke Turkoman rug, hand woven, early 20th century, 270 cm x 150 cm
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A Regency English cheese wheel, oak with brass casters, early 19th century, 23 cm high, 52 cm wide, 32 cm deep
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A reproduction display cabinet (electrified), 204 cm high, 96 cm wide, 39 cm deep
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Two antique leather hat boxes (missing tops), 19th century, the taller 32 cm high
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Two glass paperweights, 20th century, the larger 8 cm diameter
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A Colonial Tasmanian musk picture frame with gilt slip mount and English engraving, circa 1840, frame 78.5 x 56 cm, (internal size 95 x 37 cm)
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A Colonial Australian cedar picture frame with gilt slip and coloured engraving titled 'Chepstow Castle', mid 19th century, 44.5 x 52.5 cm, (internal size 31 x 40 cm)
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Secret book box, 19th century, 16.5 cm high
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A reproduction scrimshaw walrus tusk, 46 cm high
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A Dutch Delft cabinet plate, mid 18th century, 21 cm diameter
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An 18th century English mahogany tea table with folding top, circa 1760, 70 cm high, 80 cm wide, 39 cm deep
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Four Georgian snuff boxes, papier mache, horn and timber, early 19th century, the largest 8.5 cm across
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Set of three Georgian sterling silver decanter label by John Robins, London, circa 1809, 5.5 cm across, 75 grams total
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An English Tunbridge ware miniature box, pair of yew and bone circular snuff boxes and a yew and birch box, 19th century, the largest 16.5 cm across
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Two Chinese jade bangles, 20th century, 6 cm diameter
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Two Chinese carved mutton jade ornaments, 19th/20th century, 5 cm and 6 cm long
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A Chinese famille vert reticulated porcelain cloud vase, 19th century, Kangxi seal mark to base, 51 cm high
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A rare pair of Chinese bronze and enamel vases decorated with scenes of birds and peacocks and lotus, flowering peony and iris on an imperial yellow ground, the domed covers with additional birds in flight, the bases with blue dragon roundels. 19th century, 34 cm high (with lids).
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl, 18th century, 29 cm diameter
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A flint with finely carved wooden handle in scabbard together with a pair of daggers in silver scabbard, 19th century, 21 cm and 22 cm long
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Two Chinese carved wooden stands, 19th/20th century, made to fit vases with 12.5 cm and 7 cm bases
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain dish on carved stand, 18th century, 22 cm diameter
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Three ceremonial knives, silver and bone, 19th century, the longest 23 cm
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Pocket opium scales with carved elephant and Naga motif, Thailand, 19th century, 16 cm across
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Collection of 22 Chinese carved wooden stands, 19th and 20th century, various sizes
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Two Korean celadon glazed bowls, Choson Dynasty, 16th century, 17 cm diameter
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Three Betel nut and lime boxes, silver, copper, brass and wood inlay, Philippines, 19th century, the largest 18 cm across
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An Indian bronze betel nut belt box and a Malaysian betel nut and lime box, 19th century, tallest 12 cm high
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Binh Thuan shipwreck ceramic dish, early 17th century, 37.5 cm diameter
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Two Arita ware plates, Japanese, late 18th century, 22.5 cm diameter
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Two Chinese carved wooden chair splats with bats, clouds and pomegranate, 18th/19th century, 37 cm high
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A Chinese blue and white ceramic bowl with prancing horse motif, Ming Dynasty, 16th century, 14 cm diameter
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A Korean celadon bowl, Koryo Dynasty, 13th century, 18 cm diameter
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Two Korean celadon glazed bowls, Choson Dynasty, 17th century, 16 cm and 17 cm diameter
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A Chinese celadon dish, 18th/19th century, 12.5 cm diameter
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Two Japanese Arita ware dishes, 18th/19th century, 15.5 cm diameter
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Two Sukhotai fish bowls, Thailand 15th century, 27 cm diameter
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