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Jewellery, Decorative and Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:266
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative and Fine ArtsLots with images:264
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:151
Date:23-Jul-2024
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An unusually large set of seventeen Victorian copper harvest measures, graduating from four gallons down to half gill. Nearly all with lead verification stamps. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A large old copper pan, with long handle to one side and loop handle to the other. 38 x 12 cm.
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An old copper shallow pan, substantial brass handles. 38 x 12 cm.
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A set of nine graduating brass bell weights, including 200 Troy Ounces, 7lb, 4lb, down to 1oz.
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A very large kauri gum nugget, deep gold and in semi-polished state. 4.5kgs. 37 x 17 cm.
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A 19th century Flemish ivory plaque, carved in relief with the nativity scene. 8 x 13 cm.
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A Victorian whale bone walking stick, the tapering whale bone shaft with a whale's tooth handle and silver caps, the top of shaft with a silver collar. Birmingham 1893 by Henry Williamson. (one silver cap damaged). Length 88 cm.
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A Victorian briar and marine ivory walking stick, the marine ivory handle carved as a bulldog's head, glass eyes and a silver dog collar, briar shaft, (old damage to the silver collar). Length 84 cm.
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Pair of 19th century bronze figural candlesticks, a standing ancient Greek woman with hands over her head a gilded brass candle sconce, with ten scrolling arms terminating in a stylised fleur de lis, with crystal drops, the base of cream marble on a brass frame, the feet in the form of women's heads. 13 x 13 x 36 cm.
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A 1930's spelter bronzed figure of a footballer, standing poised to throw the ball in. Raised on a black variegated marble plinth. Indistinct signature to base. (the base with old fault). Height 66 cm.
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A 19th century clockwork table top polyphon musical 8" disc player, in walnut case opening to reveal the internal lid with chromolithograph of musical cherubs, the 8 inch disc secured upon a revolving multi-arm drum and comb with gilt plate detailed 'POLYPHON', the movement below operated by a lever arm to the front. With later box housing 20 further original discs. Apparently working. 26.5 x 24.5 x 18 cm.
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An Edwardian pond yacht, hand crafted timber hull, Braine quadrant self-steering, restored rigging, aged cotton sails and support stand. Length 130 cm. Height 136 cm. Vendor's note: Name and address on the inside of hatch cover is the last owner to actively sale the yacht in East Yorkshire.
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A rare Florence Nightingale (1820-1910). signed 'F Nightingale' hand written letter, the blue paper folded sheet written in ink pen on three pages and headed '30 Burlington Street, London W (Burlington Hotel), and dated April 7/61. The letter written and detailed to Major General Sir John Carstairs McNeill VC, GCVO, KCB, KCMG (28 March 1831 - 25 May 1904).The letter from Nightingale in response to a letter from McNeill, mentions Mr Stewart and Dr. Johnson together with reference to the Navy. Includes the…
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A full-length mink coat, black, cuffed full sleeves and shawl collar, fully lined and in excellent condition. Size 14-16.
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A four-medal group to 20568. Q.M. Sjt. W.JONES. R.E. includes: two The South Africa Medals, The King's medal with two bars, South Africa 1901 and 1902, the Queen's with Cape Colony, Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Edward VII) and King George V Coronation Medal, unnamed. All with ribbons in fitted Morocco leather case.
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A World War I and earlier six medal group to 341949 PNR. W. GRANT R.E. includes World War I pair, two South Africa Medals, one with three bars (Transvaal, Orange Free State and Cape Colony) the other with two (South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902), Queen's Sudan Medal and Khedive's Sudan Medal, with bars The Atbara and Khartoum.
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A World War I and World War II ten medal group to 3031 J. EDMONDS Royal Highlanders, includes World War I pair, The 1914-15 Star, The 1939-1945 Star, The Africa Star, The Italy Star, The France and Germany Star, World War II pair and Efficiency Medal. With ribbons all on one bar.
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An ERII British Military Medal for Bravery in the Field, unnamed, with ribbon.
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A group of three World War I medals to B.2848 D.J. MACINTOSH SEA. R.N.R. includes standard pair together with Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct medal. All with ribbons.
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A group of four World War I medals to J.83890 E.A. Humphreys. BOY 1 R.N. includes standard pair together with Defence medal and For Faithful Service medal. All with ribbons on one bar.
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A World War I three medal group to CPL. A.G. BENNETT. 7TH S.A.H. includes standard pair together with unnamed Pretoria Citizen's Service Medal. All with ribbons.
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A 19th century five medal group named to 5421. S.S. CR. MR, height BLANCHARD. A.S.C. includes Egypt medal with Suakin 1885 bar, Khedive's Bronze Star (1884-1886), The Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and The Queen's and King's South Africa Medals, both with two bars South Africa 1901 and 1902 the other with Orange Free State and Cape Colony.
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A framed facsimile set of medals and ephemera relating to Sir Edmund Hillary, the display includes 11 copy medals/awards together with reprint copies of two portrait photos, NZ $5 banknote and a belt with gold thread embroidery 'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE'. 107.5 x 77.5 cm overall.
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A framed facsimile set of medals and ephemera relating to Sir Keith Rodney Park, the display includes 21 reproduction medals, two embroidered cloth badges, the RAF wings are genuine, and two reprint portrait photos. With various sashes and ribbons. 107.5 x 77.5 cm overall.
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Edward VII six medal group and miniatures for Colonel W. E. Phillips includes: Silver gilt CBE, Delhi Durbar Medal 1903, Afghanistan Medal 1878-80 to 2nd Lt W.E.Phillips, 28th Ben:N:I, India General Service Medal (1854) with Hazara 1888 Bar to Captain W. E. Phillips 28th Bl Infantry, India Medal 1896 with Waziristan Bar 1901-02 to Major W. E. Phillips 28th Punjab Infy, India General Service Medal 1909 with North West Frontier 1908 Bar to Bt Colonel W. E. Phillips 28th Panjabis. The set includes miniatures…
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A British General's Officer Mameluke style sword decorative bronze crossed quillons with crown over cipher to the centre, slab ivory grips, the blade engraved and named 'E. Thurkle, 5 Denmark Street, Soho, London', and with double edged point, the brass scabbard with double ring hangers. Length 98 cm.
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An antique North Indian animal hide buckler (small shield) with small kukri, the shield with four iron bosses. Diameter 26 cm. The kukri with horn handle and no scabbard. Length 33 cm.
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An antique North Indian Dahl animal hide shield, semi translucent, with four engraved iron bosses to the front support and secure the grip on the back. Gilded highlights. Minor fault to rim. Diameter 45.5 cm.
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A Victorian Hobsons & Sons officer's belt and ammo pouch, of black leather with strips of stitched gold thread and gilt brass fitted decorative highlights including a crowned Victorian monogram to the pouch.
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A quality World War I military spotting scope marked Telescope F.A. MKV Negretti & Zambra 1917 No.315, on oak brass fitted tripod with long extension feet. The sliding brass mount with adjustable scale and level. The scope with conforming brass mount and stamped with military broad arrow mark and fully named and numbered. Original leather binding and in leather case, the tripod in larger conforming leather case, both cases with original strapping and fittings. The scope extended, Length 89.5 cm, height…
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A Wiremu Kutuheri Kiwiana mantel clock, early souvenir carving of two kiwi birds on a log, clock set into the log face, original label to the base. 24.5 x 34 cm.
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A Crown Lynn Potteries vase, large trumpet neck, white slip-cast, the body with two bands in relief. 1948-55, no mark but impressed shape number 86 to the base. Height 30.5 cm.
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An elegant Austrian Amphora Art Nouveau baluster vase, the four sculpted green leaves with scrolling loop form handles, gilt enrichments. Printed and impressed marks. Height 26 cm.
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A impressive set of six Stuart crystal long stemmed wine glasses, in the Manhattan pattern.
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A set of six Waterford crystal tall champagne glasses, 'Lismore Essence' pattern. Height 27.5 cm.
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A set of eight Waterford crystal champagne coupes, Castletown pattern.
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A set of six Waterford crystal water glasses, Alana pattern.
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A set of six Waterford crystal white wine glasses, Comeragh pattern.
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A set of six Waterford crystal white wine glasses, Comeragh pattern.
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A set of eight Waterford crystal long stemmed hock glasses, Comeragh pattern.
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A set of eight Waterford claret wine glasses, Comeragh pattern.
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A Royal Worcester figurine of polo playing Height R.H. Duke of Edinburgh, modelled by Doris Lindner, 337/750, on wooden stand, with certificate and box. 30 x 40 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A Royal Worcester figurine of an Arab Stallion, modelled by Doris Lindner, 97/500, on stand, with certificate and box. 30 x 26 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A Royal Worcester figure of a Charolais Bull, modelled by Doris Lindner, 480/500, on stand, with certificate and box. 30 x 20 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A Royal Worcester figurine of Merano and Cap. Raimondo d' Inzeo, modelled by Doris Lindner, 473/500, on stand, with certificate and box. 30 x 29 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A Royal Worcester figurine of a Santa Gertrudis Bull, modelled by Doris Lindner, 483/500, on stand, with box and certificate. 27 x 21 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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Royal Worcester potpourri lidded vase, urn form, decorated with highland cattle, gilt edged mask to each shoulder, with curtain swags, pierced lid, gilt embellishments, signed J. Stinton. Height 36.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A Royal Worcester lidded pot pourri, painted with Highland cattle, signed J. Stinton, two gilded handles, pierced with decorative gilding to the shoulders, lid and base. Date marks for 1924.16 x 20 cm.
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A Royal Doulton titanium 'Young Long Eared Owl' vase, signed Height Allen. Height 23.5 cm.
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A Royal Doulton World War I period khaki bulldog, wearing a helmet, a belt to his waist with pouch and shoulder bag, known as 'Old Bill'. HN146. Printed mark and registration no. 662746 to base, minor chip to front paw. Height 15.5 cm.
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A large Royal Dux group of an Arabian gent riding a camel, c1925, the rider looking inquisitively towards the viewer, a pipe in his right hand, an attendant standing beside the camel holding two large baskets, the figures and caparison in green and pale pink with typical gilded highlights. Height 59 cm. Applied triangle mark, printed mark, incised model number 10046.
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A Victorian Minton majolica wine 'Tower Jug', circa 1873, the cylindrical jug moulded in the form of a medieval tower with four dancing figures in medieval costume between bands of interwoven ivy vines and leaves, twisted ivy vine handle, in yellow, brown, green, and blue glazes. Impressed Minton 1231. Height 24 cm.
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A bronze figurine of Vasudhara, the Buddhist goddess of wealth, prosperity, and abundance in traditional seated position. Height 30 cm.
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A bronze figurine of the goddess Vasudhara, the goddess of wealth, fertility, and well-being, standing wearing crown on lotus style base. Height 44 cm.
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An uncommon Meiji period Kyoto Satsuma vase in the form of a tied sack circa 1880, tied with a sculpted golden half relief tassel cord and well painted with a continuous scene of nine old sages and Lohan figures on a mountain trail. Seven characters inscription. Height 30 cm.
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A characterful 19th century Japanese bronze shishi koro, in aggressive pose with the left paw raised to strike, with removable head and raised flaming tail. On carved fitted rosewood plinth. Length 29 cm.
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A good Meiji period rosewood trinket cigarette box circa 1900, the lid with signed fitted brass panel decorated with inlayed shakudo and shibuichi. Goose flying over a crescent moon. 15 x 10.5 cm.
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A Japanese carved cherrywood bark trinket box circa 1900, probably used to contain cigarettes. 15.5 x 10 cm.
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A very fine osoraku tanto, with classical long kissaki and horimono in fine polish, circa 1660-1688, signed Yamato Daijo Fugiwara Masanori. Karaki wood saya, zukuri blade and shakudo fittings. Mixed metal gold and silver. Length 41 cm
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A fine and rare Japanese high status ladies Aikuchi tanto circa 1820, the blade signed Kinmichi Mu-Zom. Shinogi -Zukuri with mokume Hada and Notare Hamon. All koshirae fittings matching. Gold hibaki with centipede & snake engraving. Tubular saya with gilt kanjr, silk bag and box. Length 34 cm
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A small fine Satsuma lidded jar, the exterior and lid profusely decorated with fish on a gilded ground, seal mark to base. On turned stand. Height 14.5 cm (on stand).
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A fine Japanese enamel vase, deep teal green with floral decoration under the enamel, white metal base and rim. The base with the mark of Ando Jubei (1876-1953). Height 24 cm.
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A good late Edo period wooden two case inro, circa 1830, carved each side with peonies and a shishi , decorated in shibayama style with pearl shell leaves and flowers.7.5 x 5.5 cm.
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A fine quality carved Edo period red & black lacquer four section Inro circa 1840, the complete sagemono with shaped manju netsuke all deeply carved with figures engaged in domestic pursuits. Length 7.7 cm.
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A rare quality Japanese circa 1900 'Porcelain dream' cloisonne vase with stand, late Meiji period and signed with gold wire monogram Ando Jubei of Nagoya. A stylized landscape with clouds in gold wire. Minor faults, some hair cracks. Height 23 cm.
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An ivory netsuke, elaborately designed as a two-story tree house. Character signature to base. 3 x 3 cm.
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An 18th century Edo period carved boxwood wolf netsuke signed Tomotada, the wolf sits on his haunches guarding a recently severed human head from the execution area. Double inlaid eyes. Length 6 cm.
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An18th century Edo period carved stag antler netsuke depicting a standing smiling foreigner, with cloak over mugwort leaf skirt. Large uniform himotoshi. Height 7.5 cm.
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Good 18th century carved boxwood netsuke (Shunga), a rare well carved subject depicting a mythical kappa with turtle carapace to his back, long hair and enormous cucumber. Height 6.7 cm.
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A well carved Japanese boxwood netsuke of Gama Sennin, standing holding his toad over his right shoulder and wearing his traditional mugwort leaf clothing. A sake gourd is tied to his waist. Height 7.6 cm.
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A well carved circa 1840 Japanese boxwood netsuke, of a young boy playing bekkanko, he sits holding a mask of okame behind his back. Good old patina. Height 4.1 cm.
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An Edo Period carved bone (or antler) study of a Suzume, the legendary 'tongue cut sparrow', fat bodied, inlaid black coral eyes and black sumi detail. Lost back-end marrow plug has been replaced. W.3.6 cm.
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A boxed fuchi and kashira Soten school sword furniture set, decorated with fighting samurai Minamoto warriors, in relief gold shakudo and other metal on nanako ground. Diameter 2.8 cm.
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A large iron Muromachi period armorer's tsuba circa 1500, the chocolate toned iron plate pierced with two flying sparrows. 8 x 8.4 cm.
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A large circular chocolate toned iron plate tsuba, Nara/Hamano school, circa 1700. Decorated both sides with bronze and shakudo shrine and trees beneath silver and gold mountains. 8.2 x 8.2 cm.
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A Heianjo late Muromachi period iron tsuba circa 1570, oval shape with sukashi butterfly wings and boars eyes motifs. Brass inlaid zogan decoration. 7.2 x 7.7 cm.
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A circular Azuchi Momoyama Heianjo iron tsuba circa 1580, with brass zogan inlay depicting scrolls and large namako (sea cucumber). Shaped Hitsuana. Dia 7 cm.
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An Azuchi Momoyama period iron tsuba circa 1580, Heianjo with brass zogan inlay and namako, semi-circular Hitsuana. Dia 7.6 cm.
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A 16th century Heianjo onin Muromachi zogan inlay tsuba circa 1570, thin oval chocolate toned iron with brass inlay, of warabite (bracken) and mogusa (waterweed) pattern. 6.4 x 6.7 cm.
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A good Heianjo era momoyama Kaga school iron tsuba, 'The wind in the pine trees' pattern, circa 1600. Circular with shaped edge, zogan inlay. Diameter 7.7 cm.
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A good Azuchi momoyama to early Edo Period tsuba, circa 1590, oval shape with complicated Mogusa (waterweed) brass zogan decoration and raised seppa dai. 7.1 x 7.3 cm.
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A circular iron 17th century tsuba, with pierced and low relief carving of a woodland scene under a pine tree. Brass dot floral highlight decoration. Diameter 68 mm.
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A large early Edo period chocolate toned iron tsuba, circa 1650, oval shape with Nikubori carving of a sage figures, one with silver face seated under a pine tree, signed (4 characters). 7.8 x 8.4 cm.
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A 17th century Heianjo eight lobed iron tsuba, Kyoto school circa 1650, all over gold zogan weed pattern decoration. Large namako (sea cucumber) hitsuana. 7 x 7.2 cm
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A large chocolate toned iron 17th century Mito school Edo Period tsuba, mokkogata shape, Niku-bori design carved both sides with a 'Sand diving dragon'. 8 x 8.6 cm.
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A large sentoku bronze late Edo Period tsuba circa 1800, rounded square form with low relief carving of Fujin the 'wind god' or a Nio guardian of the temple on one side and three rectangular signed panels on the other side. 8.3 x 8.5 cm.
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An 18th century yedo Bushu school circular iron tsuba, carved and pierced with a scene of a waterfall over a stream. Diameter 7.4 cm.
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An iron Muromachi period oval tsuba with waves and zogan decoration circa 1590, Onin school with brass inlayed clematis vine border and ten brass dot inlay. 7.4 x 7.8 cm.
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A large 18th century Edo period Sukashi iron tsuba and two good silver dragonfly menuki, all of similar design which work well as a set. Tsuba Diameter 8.2 cm. Menuki, Length 5 cm.
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An Edo period oval chocolate toned iron tsuba circa 1800, with applied copper and green enamel Ujiie and Mitsutomoe family mon. Three commas/blades within a ringed border. 6.8 x 7.1 cm.
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An oval Edo period tanto tsuba in sentoku bronze circa 1800, with katakiri bori willow tree over a shakudo ox with silver rope halter. 6 x 5 cm
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A large Edo period copper bronze tsuba circa 1800, of circular form with pierced design of loquats amongst leaves and branches within a rimmed border. 8 x 8 cm.
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A large rare Kyoto early Edo presentation tsuba circa 1650, decorated both sides with silver and gold intricate patterns and gilt edging in Yoshiro School manner. Two large shakudo plugged hitsuana (showing age wear). 8.1 x 8.1 cm.
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An impressive 19th century Chinese porcelain famille rose charger, decorated with 'The Hundred Antiques', with original Chinese wire hanger. Minor very old rim frits. Diameter 49 cm.
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A 19th century Chinese porcelain famille verte charger, depicting a battle with soldiers mounted on horses and on foot, within a band of floral cartouches and geometric patterns to the rim. Diameter 40 cm.
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A 19th century Chinese vase, baluster form, trumpet neck, shoulder handles, decorated with the Sacred Objects in underglaze blue. Rim frits. Height 42 cm.
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A small Chinese vase, baluster form and decorated with a dragon chasing the mystic pearl in the clouds, above waves and a fish, four character mark to base, on wooden base. Height 23 cm (including stand).
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A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese vase, inverted baluster form, decorated with a nobleman and servants in a garden, with turned wood base (damage to the wood base). Height 40 cm. (including base).
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A 19th century Chinese plate, quatrefoil shape and decorated with two iron red foo dogs in clouds surrounded by smoke. Very old tiny rim frits. 27 x 22.5 cm.
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A quality Chinese white hetian jade tablet pendant, finely relief carved with a buddha image to one side, bird and blossom the other. Uniform pale white tone. 3.8 x 1.1 x 6.8 cm
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