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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:313
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine ArtsLots with images:313
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:227
Date:7-Nov-2023
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A set of three Georg Jensen graduating copper saucepans, superb condition with tin lining, steel handles, impressed marks to base, diameter 20 cm (largest).
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A large vintage copper bucket, decorative brass banding to top and base, swing handle. 31 x 26 cm.
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A silver and hippopotamus tusk gong set the two tusks joined by a silver presentation plate engraved Angola 1898 from J.J.W. to J.G.S. 10-1-12, a large silver plate gong hangs from the silver tipped tusks, on a rectangular shaped oak base with silver plate stands and original hammer, Edinburgh 1911, maker's initials J.R. & S. 47.5 x 20 x 40 cm.
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A Victorian brass fireman's helmet, Merriweather pattern with embossed dragons to the comb and crossed axes badge, leather interior with leather and chain chin strap. 30 x 28 cm.
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A Victorian fireman's helmet, compressed cork and leather with brass fittings and chin strap. 27 x 23 cm.
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A vintage chrome fireman's helmet, Merriweather pattern with embossed dragons to the comb and crossed axes badge, leather and canvas interior, metal and leather chin strap. Together with an old photo. When the vendor's husband purchased this helmet he was told it had belonged to the first fire chief of Auckland.
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A decorative East European icon, two saints to the front of a church with the Holy Spirit in the clouds above, painted in oils and gilt on old panel, (evidence of old borer). 45 x 35 cm.
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An oak panel carved with shields of the 30 French knights from the 'Combat des Trente', Commemorating the Brittany war of 1351 against English knights, supporters of John Montfort. Labels and photos of monuments verso. The panel noted as being 16th century but more likely 18th century 46.5 x 35 cm.
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Queen Victoria 'Highland Journal' personally inscribed to Charles Dickens from Queen Victoria, an exceptionally rare and unique copy of 'Leaves From The Journal Of Our Life In The Highlands' from 1848 to 1861, edited by Arthur Helps, published by Smith Elder and Co; London, illustrated addition, 1868, personally inscribed on the front end paper; To Charles Dickens Esq. from Victoria Buckingham Palace, March 9. 1870, and also with Dickens book plate to the front pastedown. The front endpaper, fly leaf and…
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A late 19th century German cast iron desk or counter bell, realistically modelled as a boar with hair running down his back, curly tail, (end piece broken off), and glass eyes, the bell is wound from the underside and rung by moving the tail, length 16 cm.
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An early 20th century Italian micro mosaic photo frame, decorated with wild flowers on a white ground (minor losses and back strut absent). 23.5 x 31 cm.
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Louis Vuitton 'Eden' MM Mono Camel hand bag, LV monogram canvas, brown leather ends. The interior lining in Alcantara suede with three section, pouch and zippered compartment. Zippered compartment to the back. With shoulder strap, two keys, two labels and booklet. With original soft bag and box. Purchased by our vendor from LV Queen St. Auckland.
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Louis Vuitton brown monogram Hudson GM cross-body bag, M40259, from LV's 2006 campaign, a mix of iconic Marc Jacobs bags with classic Louis Vuitton signatures. With gold hardware, two exterior push-button pockets below the side and top zips. Long adjustable shoulder strap. The interior lining in Alcantara suede with two pockets. Complete with original LV soft bag.
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A Louis Vuitton Portfolio-Boesi folded purse, brown monogram with tan leather and gilt metal highlights, length 20.5 cm. In soft LV bag and original box. With receipt of purchase from LV Queen St. store 4th March 2010 for $1,240.
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A Louis Vuitton shoulder strap for bag, LV monogrammed with two gilt metal clip fittings and belt adjustment, length 100 cm but will extend further. In original LV bag.
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A 19th century Indian tulwar sword, traditional curved blade with triple fullers. The cruciform circular handle with traces of damascene, disc form pommel, length 90 cm
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A 19th century Borneo Dayak head-hunter' s sword (Mandau), Kalimantan region. With plaited fibre lashing to the wooden scabbard, the carved bone hilt with grotesque animals and scrolling forms. The shaped blade narrowing to the handle, length 69 cm.
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An 18th/19th century Malaysian pamor fighting kris, the damascene straight sided blade with traditional flared hilt end, fine rope bound grip with brass fittings, length 61 cm.
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#A 19th century Philippine Moro large fighting kris the long straight sided blade tapered, decorative pierced and engraved flanged top, the wooden handle with metal strips and wire bound detail, length 760 mm
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An 18th/19th century large and impressive Indonesian Moro fighting kris sword, the forged wavy blade with gold inlay, later hardwood sheath, plaited fibre grip, length 730 mm
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A 19th century French foot-infantry short sword, 1831 pattern, the hilt stamp numbered 1280, the blade stamped iban, length 620 mm
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A British 18th century cavalry officer' s sword, brass hilt. Signed 1780-1796 Solingen engraved blade by J.J. Runkel, length 980 mm
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An old Chinese 17th/18th century style Yanmaodao sword, with decorative scroll engraved brass fittings to the shagreen (rayskin) scabbard and handle, some losses. The steel blade with double fuller, length 69 cm.
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A good New Zealand colonial woods apprentice chest, the six drawer fronts (three are solid, two are thick veneered) of mottled kauri, kauri and rewarewa highlights. Turned knob handles and half turned column pillars. 34.5 x 22 x 43 cm.
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A large format photograph by Leo White of the 15-metre kauri launch the 'Olive Rose', signed lower right, the mat entitled 'Auckland's Favourite Launch/Olive Rose, Licenced to carry 140 passengers, designed, built and owned by N.J. Inglis'. 59 x 870. Note: For much of his life Leo White successfully combined two of his passions, aviation and photography, starting Whites Aviation. Mr Norman John Inglis was one of the best known launch owners in Auckland in the early 20th century He was owner and master of…
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A vintage black and white photo of the Terra-Nova in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, on the British Antarctic Expedition (Terra Nova Expedition) led by Robert Falcon Scott, under engine, sails furled. 37.8 x 293, in original oak frame and slip under glass. Provenance; Ex. an old Dunedin resident, a gift from his neighbour the French photographer (unknown) of this image. Note: Scott rejoined the ship in New Zealand, where additional supplies were taken aboard, including 34 dogs, 19 Siberian ponies and three…
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A Henry Winkelmann(1860-1931) vintage yacht photograph, probably of the Mercury, under sail with ships moored in the background, sail no.Y9. Signed. 28 x 370. In original oak frame.
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John Edgar inlaid greywacke polished stone, of flat oval form with central large copper full width cylinder disc. 11.4 x 8.5 x 3.4 cm.
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Barry Brickell (1935-2016) pottery sculpture, waisted triangular form, the three spherical highlights to the centre with incised koru design, notched borders. Impressed artist's/potter's mark, height 21 cm.
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Barry Brickell (1935-2016) large pottery sculpted bowl, of circular tri-form, the flared rim slightly sculpted and with lustrous glaze. Impressed potter's mark to base, diameter 30 cm.
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Peter Stichbury (1924-2015) rare red glaze screw top tea pot, the striking sang de boeuf glaze thinning in parts. Impressed potter's mark. Bamboo over-head handle. Note: In the 1950s Peter Stichbury spent time at Bernard Leach's pottery in St Ives, England, and then travelled to Nigeria, where he worked with British expatriate potter Michael Cardew and indigenous Nigerian potters. His work reflects these influences. The screw-top lid of this glazed earthenware teapot is similar to those made by Michael…
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A large Paul and Patricia Dibble pot, conical form, decorated with bright primary colours, in the manner of Clarice Cliff, signed and dated 1986. 44 x 32 cm.
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A Terry Stringer reversible copper disk, 'DAY/NIGHT', 2/10, signed and dated '08. 12 cm.
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A Jim Wheeler (NZ/USA 1952-) bronze leaf sculpture, on wood base, signed plus artist's cypher. 13 x 17 cm.
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A large Garry Nash art glass vase, semi tear drop form, swirling yellow bands on a red ground with one quarter solid red. Signed and dated '98 to base. 35 x 35 cm.
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A large Garry Nash vase, the rim with solid bright yellow graduating in fine lines to the shoulder, on a pink ground, signed and dated '91 to base. 24 x 29 cm.
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A late 19th century Art Nouveau Fritz Heckert iridescent glass vase in pewter mount, the wavy and mottle glass in 'Changeant' decor, supported in a pewter Art Nouveau mount by Van Hauten. Maker's marks to base, height 17 cm. Note: Van Houten provided pewter mounts for both Loetz and Kralik after 1890. Hair crack to side.
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An English Pewter tea caddy or biscuit box designed by Archibald Knox decorated with the Honesty leaf motif, square swollen shape, the lid with double bar handle. Marked 'English Pewter 0194', height 12 cmmm x 10.5 cm square.
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A MacIntyre vase, finely tube lined and decorated in red, blue and green in the Macintyre Poppy design within forget-me-not borders on a cream ground, printed Macintyre Factory mark to base, signed W. Moorcroft and dated 1913, height 15 cm.
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A Shelley vase, trumpet form on round spreading foot, Harmony pattern, printed mark and impressed number to base. 10.5 x 20.5 cm.
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A Clarice Cliff fan vase, solid orange glaze, printed marks to base. 12 x 9 cm.
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A pair of Clarice Cliff Bizarre orange 'Trees and House' candlesticks, Fantasque range, Elton shape. 8 inch, height 20.3 cm.
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A pair of Clarice Cliff Bizarre 'Rudyard' candlesticks, stepped shape #391, height 8.6 cm.
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A pair of Clarice Cliff Bizarre candlesticks, in the orange 'Sliced Fruit' pattern, shape #310, height 7.5 cm, diameter 11.5 cm.
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A Clarice Cliff Bizarre 'Inspiration' candlestick, 'Caprice' pattern, shape #310, height 7.7 cm, diameter 11.4 cm.
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A Clarice Cliff Fantasque 'Red Trees and House' candlestick, shape #310, height 7.7 cm, diameter 11.4 cm.
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A Waterford water jug and eight tumblers, Sheila pattern, height 19 cm (jug).
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A set of eight Waterford champagne flutes, Sheila pattern, height 18 cm.
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A set of eight Waterford wine glasses, Sheila pattern, height 17.5 cm.
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A set of eight Edinburgh crystal whisky glasses and matching water jug, finely cut and engraved with thistle and diamond patterns.
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A set of six (4 + 2) Edinburgh crystal wine glasses, finely cut and engraved with thistle and diamond patterns, four 17 cm tall and two 19 cm.
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A Lalique 'Virginia' etched glass comport, the circular bowl raised on stylized peacock supports and a circular foot, Lalique France etched to base. 22 x 17 cm.
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A c.1770 First Period Worcester extra-large teapot, underglaze blue decoration of florals including roses and orchids to the spherical body, floral swags to the shoulder, florals and fruiting grape vine and bows to the lid. The lid interior rim with some chipping, minor chipping to spout end and hairline crack. Crescent mark in underglaze blue to base, height 23 cm, Dia. (body) 19 cm. The pattern probably 'Early Flowering Plants'.
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An early Victorian Poutney & Allies blue and white mazarin tray, decorated with a Bristol Harbour scene including steam and sail vessel. Old label to reverse, hairline crack. 33 x 22.5 cm.
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A rare 18th century French Saint Cloud gold mounted porcelain and hardstone snuff box, modelled as a classical mother and child with pair of birds, highlighted with floral garlands. The fancy gold mount with opaque white champleve band inlaid with inscription 'Rien N'est Trop Bon Pour Ce Qu'on Aime'. The lid set with banded agate oval panel. c.1750, height 5 cm. The porcelain loose in the mount. Some losses to the gold mount.
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A Royal Doulton 'Blue Children' vase decorated with the scene of a mother and two daughters picnicking under a tree with their collie dog. Gilded embellishment to rim and base, 'Kiln Kiss' to glaze on one side, height 230.
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A Doulton 'Blue Children' ovoid vase, decorated with mother and a child in a snowstorm, height 17.5 cm.
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A Royal Doulton Art Deco spill vase, the body decorated with floral designs in bright colours on a mottled plum and mushroom glazes. Impressed marks, height 20.5 cm.
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A Royal Doulton 'Kia Ora' vase, three olive green tiki figures within decorative frames, on a caramel glazed ground, impressed marks to base, height 16 cm.
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A Royal Winton 'Maoriland' small comport, octagonal shape, Pa gateway scene, printed marks to base. 13.5 x 9 cm.
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A Royal Winton 'Maoriland' lidded trinket box, Pa gateway scene, printed marks to base. 13 x 10 x 7 cm.
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A Chinese rosewood vase stand, elaborately carved apron, raised on scrolling legs with stretcher base. 31 x 21 cm.
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A Chinese hardwood display stand, carved to resemble tree bark and knots with floral detail. 30 x 15 x 15 cm.
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A pair of vintage ivory elephant figures, in ornate jewelled full body caparison carrying the Buddha on his back, the Buddha seated on lotus throne in protective pose, each figure a mirror image of the other, attached to a decorated ivory base which sits in a wood stand, old paint finish to ivory. 20 x 9 x 34.5 cm.
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A Chinese ivory medicine doll, the naked woman lying on her side, finely carved detail. Supported on a fitted long rectangular stand. Age cracks, length 18.5 cm. (figure).
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A Chinese ivory medicine doll, the naked woman lying on her side, finely carved detail. Supported on a fitted long rectangular stand. Old age cracks, length 15.5 cm (figure)
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An uncommon Chinese one piece large rock crystal carving of Shao Lau, traditionally depicted with long staff, deer and child below a large mystic pearl. Of excellent clear tone and clarity. Raised on carved hardwood stand, height 22.5 cm.
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A pair of Chinese carved rock crystal goats on fitted stands, clear near flawless clarity. Each with branch to its mouth, height 7.5 cm.
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A Chinese Peking glass bottle vase, pink tone. Possibly 19th century Incised reign mark to the base, height 14 cm.
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Chinese carved jade figure group, of two boys under a lily pad. Qing dynasty style, height 4 cm.
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A Chinese heavy carved hardstone mythical kylin, possibly serpentine, late Qing or Republic, on custom wood stand, length 30 cm, width 28 cm.
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A finely carved jade figured libation cup, as a mythical horned rhyton, its back as the cup with raised hobnail highlights, a salamander to the back, height 15.5 cm.
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An old Chinese bronze of the Daoist xian, modelled standing with one arm raised supporting a double gourd bottle, his other hand to a ring connected to his flared robe, raised on stepped square plinth. Some gilding remains.H.35 cm. Reputedly early Ching but date unknown.
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A pair of 19th century Chinese bronze fu dogs, raised on custom wood stands, height 22 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain (taibai zun) beehive form brush washer, well potted with a short waisted neck, the exterior lightly incised with three dragon roundels under the white glaze. Kangxi six-character mark to the base, height 9 cm.
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A good Chinese large porcelain brush pot, the blue glaze highlighted with reserved Chinese characters, of Kangxi style. Metal protective top rim band. The unglazed partially recessed base with later Chinese inscription, height 16 cm, diameter 19 cm.
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A quality Chinese porcelain beehive (taibai zun) form brush washer, the peach bloom glaze over fine incised roundel decoration. Underglaze blue Kangxi mark and labels to base, height 9 cm, diameter 12 cm.
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A 19th century Chinese famille rose ginger jar, finely decorated with multiple figures including children collecting fruit from a tall tree, height 22.2 cm. Lid absent.
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An old Chinese red dragon large plate, the two sinuous dragons amongst clouds fighting over the gilt 'mystic pearl;', diameter 30 cm.
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A quality Chinese blue and white bottle vase, the spherical body painted with figures and horses in landscape. Double blue ring under glaze rings to the base and old paper label, height 38 cm.
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A set of three late 19th century Chinese export side plates, for the South East Asian Nonya market, width 14.5 cm.
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A Chinese Tang style lidded seal ink box, squat circular form, sancai green and yellow glaze, diameter 10 cm, height 4 cm.
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A Chinese hexagonal celadon glaze footed bowl, decorated with animals and birds in relief. Yuan Dynasty style, diameter 17 cm, height 9 cm.
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A Chinese Ding style mallet shape bottle vase, grey/white glaze with incised floral design, the base with lengthy inscription and museum ' stock number. Protective metal band to the neck. Possibly Yuan, height 19.5 cm.
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An old good large Chinese porcelain blue and white dish, the Kraak style panels of sunflower design. The base with leaf marked framed by two blue rings, diameter 27 cm. Minor glaze fritting to rim.
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An old Chinese Ming style porcelain stem cup, decorated with Chinese characters, probably for the Islamic or Indian market. Metal band to the top rim, height 1.5 cm.
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A good Chinese stoneware meiping vase, decorated in a robin's egg glaze, Yixing type body. Stock number to base possibly for C.T. Loo, a prominent 20th century Asian art dealer.
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A Chinese baluster peach bloom vase, the interior neck with clear white glaze. Inscription to the base, height 18.5 cm.
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A large Chinese monochrome baluster vase, Song Dynasty style, the fluorescent glaze running to the foot. Extensive character marks and collection number to the base. Metal band to the top rim, height 29.5 cm. On wood stand.
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A quality Chinese hexagonal lavender glaze bonsai planter and base, calligraphic inscriptions to the base, possibly for C.T Loo, the celebrated American Chinese dealer. The interior bases decorated with simulated plant root marks, height (planter) 14.5 cm, H. (base) 7 cm.
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An uncommon large Chinese porcelain brush pot, underglaze blue restrained decoration with musicians and other figures. Metal band to the top rim, inscription and collection number to the base. Recessed gutter base, height 17 cm, diameter 18.5 cm.
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A quality Chinese imperial palace type bowl, the interior with floral sprays, the exterior panels decorated with pink sgrafitto. The base with underglaze blue six-character seal mark, diameter 15.3 cm. Old label attached.
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A Chinese porcelain bowl, the exterior with unusual green glaze over two finely incised dragons. Guangxu reign mark to the base in underglaze blue, diameter 14 cm.
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A quality Chinese underglaze blue bowl, decorated with two five claw imperial dragons with cross-hatched scales, diameter 11 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain decorated bowl, with five claw dragons chasing a flaming pearl. Guangxu mark to base (1875-1908), diameter 15 cm.
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A set of ten c.1900 Chinese rise bowls, in underglaze blue with fishing scenes. Four underglaze character marks to base, diameter 11.5 cm.
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A Chinese rice bowl, in underglaze blue with stylised dragons above a leafy border. Qianlong mark to the base, diameter 11.5 cm. Four underglaze character marks to base, diameter 11.5 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain quality famille rose shallow dish, decorated with bats, florals and nine long life medallions. The rim underside with flowering shrubs. Guangxu mark to the base together with a stock ' number T51B, diameter 20.5 cm.
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A Chinese flambe glazed fanghu or arrow vase, good fluorescent dark red glaze with pale blue (flames) highlighting the corners. The glaze hand trimmed at the base. Under glaze Guangxu reign mark to the base together with further incised calligraphy, height 27 cm. Note: As well as similar vases being made for the Imperial Palace it is recorded that 1474 were made for presentation to successful students in their Civil examinations.
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A Chinese cream glaze large dish, incised underglaze dragon, wavy line and sinuous scroll decoration. Black painted ink calligraphic inscription to the base. With protective metal band to the rim, diameter 30 cm.
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