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A Visit to the East---Oriental Auction — McKenzies Auctioneers

Auction House:McKenzies AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:192
Sale Title:A Visit to the East---Oriental AuctionLots with images:192
Auction Location:PerthPrices available:138
Date:29-Oct-2024
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Two 19th century hand coloured engravings, Rangoon view of the great pagoda. 26 x 36 cm. Government house, Malacca, dated 1807. 14 x 20 cm.
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Elizabeth Keith, 1887 1956, Canal and bridge scene in the Orient. Colour woodcut. Circa 1930. Signed in pencil lower right. 38 x 26 cm.
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Two Japanese wood block prints, Samurai, by toyohara Kunichika 1835 1900. 35 x 23 cm. Attributed to Kunisada II 1823 1880. Samurai. 34 x 23 cm.
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Two 19th century maps, Tallis, showing the Malay Archipelago and the East India Islands. Hand coloured, 27 x 35 cm. Principal Dutch Colonies in the, Indian sea, Java and Borneo. Hand coloured, 46 x 31 cm.
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An Oriental, (likely Japanese), blue and white charger, seal mark to reverse. Depcits pagodas, mountains etc. Within a hanger. Provenance: from a family living in Java, late 19th century, then via descent within the family, diameter 40 cm.
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An Indonesian gold kris sword hilt, possibly of the monkey god, Hanaman. 19th century, the gold, hand worked and inlaid with semi precious faceted and cabochon cut stones, in the form of corundrum, sapphire and ruby, carnelian etc. Provenance: as per lot 105. Set upon a carved wood stand.
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A late 19th century Chinese carved tooth/bone chess set, complete with 32 pieces, one half stained red. Height tallest piece, 10 cm. Provenance see lot 105.
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A Chinese 19th century bronze bowl having an interior of ocean creatures and scenes of village life around the rim, all in high relief, 12 character impress mark to base. Provenance, see lot 105. Height 9, diameter 22 cm.
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Two Chinese blue and white ginger jars, both with prunus flower over a, cracked ice ground, designs. Circa early 20th century. Height 12.5 & 10.5 cm. (2)
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A large Buddha head and bust on a custom stand, made of a moulded composite with painted and gilt finish. Likely early to mid 20th century. Total height 81, width 55 cm.
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A Chinese late Qing, carved soapstone vase, supported by sea creatures. Provenance: see lot 105. Height 14, W; 28 cm.
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Japanese eggshell porcelain tea set, 9 x unusual composite plates, being both a saucer and side-plate within one. Plus 9 x matching tea cups. (18)
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A Chinese, purportedly huanghuali, six door cabinet, the doors, reducing in size from top to bottom with a space at the base. Accessable via a removable panel inside. Each door having elaborate pierced carvings depicting scrolling shapes and abstracted mythical beasts. Held by brass hinges, and peg locks. Each door has a flat optional board (in the same timber), to cover the piercings, if desired. These are held, or taken off by internal pegs. The whole of superb quality, constructed in the traditional…
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Two Chinese rosewood, mother of pearl inlaid, chairs, substantial and heavy having well carved decoration plus fine inlays. Also with optional cushions. Circa mid 20th century. (2)
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Two Chinese rosewood mother of pearl inlaid chairs, substantial and of heavy/dense timber, have well carved decoration plus fine inlays. With optional cushions. Circa mid 20th century. (2)
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A Chinese 4 seat, mother of pearl inlaid, rosewood sofa, having alternate carved pierced and solid back splats and an optional seat cushion. Heavy dense timber with meticulous, fine inlays. Length 186 cm. Mid 20th century.
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Two Chinese ebonised finish, small cupboards, having inlaid prunus flowers and foliage a swell as the markers mark via two colour, mother of pearl, pink and blue/grey. Recent manufacture. 60 40 x 47 cm. (2)
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A Chinese square low, tea/coffee table, ebonised style finish with painted and applied hardstone decoration. Recent (a couple of losses). Glass top removeable. 76 x 76 cm. Height 42 cm.
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A Chinese mother of pearl inlaid into rosewood, coffee table, with three drawers. Recent. 127 x 57 cm. Height 40 cm.
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A Chinese folding, horseshoe back chair, pierced and carved timber with brass metalwork and a rope base. 20th century.
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A Dong Son bronze bell in the form of a stylised horned owl, (Northern Vietnam, early). Height 29.5, width 23 cm. With certificate, B.C. Galleries.
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A Chinese ceramic Han Dynasty kneeling dancer, fired ceramic. With thermoluminescence report from the University of Wollongong. Dated 17 Sept 2014. Height 44 cm.
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A pair of finely painted, likely Qing dynasty, polychrome enamel vases, double circle marks to bases. Depicting floral sprays etc and colourful birds. Plus carved stands. Height 26 cm. (2)
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Chinese crackle glaze mono-chrome, off white vase with mask, handles, plus wooden stand. Height 22 cm.
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Chinese lime green, crackle glaze, monochrome vase, with wooden stand, height 21 cm.
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Chinese, yellow, crackle glaze, monochrome vase having elephant lug ears, with wooden stand. Height 13 cm.
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Chinese apple green, monochrome, crackle glaze vase, with wooden stand, height 15.5 cm.
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Chinese double Gu vase, monochrome, crackle glaze light celadon. With wooden stand. Height 21 cm.
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An Indian Hindu sandstone carving, depicting likely, Vishnu and Parvati. Height (carved portion only), 23 cm.
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An Indian Hindu sandstone carving, depicting a female deity holding a budding flower. With four male and female figures aloft. Height carving; 47 cm.
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A carved dark hardstone seated Buddha, Perhaps Chinese, seated upon a stylised lotus blossom seat, surrounded by other figures. Height stone only: 59 cm.
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A pair of Chinese large vases, likely 1st half, 20th century. Depicting peacocks. Seal mark to bases. Height 62.5 cm plus stands. (2)
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A Chinese peach vase, seal mark to base. Height 42 cm.
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Chinese carved jade brush washer plus carved hardwood stand,
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Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, Meiji/Taisho period. Green to blue graduated ground, crackle glazes. Having painted blossoms and colourful birds, with gilt highlights. Gold mons upon red grounds on the bases. Height 16 cm (2)
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Pair of Chinese, large cloisonne vases upon carved hardwood stands, early to mid 20th century. Yellow flowers and birds against a wire worked white ground, height 38 cm. (2)
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Two Chinese blue and white export ware, 2 handled chocolate pots, with lids, most likely 18th century. Handle on one, well repaired, plus a hairline crack in the same pot. Provenance; same South African family since circa 1900, height 14 cm. (2)
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Chinese Aloeswood rosary bracelet, having an ivory terminus with strung small seed pearl and coral beads plus a moulded glass pendant and two beads. Inside a lead box.
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A Chinese iron red and white vase, depicts Buddhist lions, having green and black eyes. Height 40 cm.
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Yellow ground famille rose dragon and phoenix bowl, the exterior is decorated with a dragon and phoenix amongst colourful ruyi shaped cloud scrolls above tumultuous waves, all reserved on a yellow enamelled ground. The interior is decorated with an iron red and gilt dragon, incised with a six-character mark in underglaze blue on the base. With early staple repair. Height 9.5 cm, diameter 21 cm.
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Blue and white dragon and phoenix jar, the octagonally lobed globular body rising from a recessed base to a short straight rim, painted aroun the exterior in rich cobalt-blue tones with dragon and phoenix between pine and plum bands. 6 character with double circle mark on base. Height 14 cm.
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Japanese cloisonne, early to mid 20th century, having no wires and double chrome rims and with makers mark to base. Ando. Height 18 cm.
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Japanese Ginbari cloisonne rose vase, shaded enamels roses against a deep red foiled ground. Early to mid 20th century. Height 25 cm.
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Chinese famille verte vase, depicting ladies in a courtyard, height 33 cm.
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A substantial pair of Wucai dragon jars, having turned hardwood lids, depicting grey and yellow dragons, surrounded by red and green flames and clouds. Total height 39 cm. (2)
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A fine vibrant red Persian rug, having a short pile, dense knot count, in lambs wool. 186 x 127 cm
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An Eastern wool and cotton Kilim rug, two tufted areas, otherwise a flat weave. Deep reds, blues etc forming geometric patterns. 185 x 97 cm.
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A fine Persian wool rug, having a very high knot count. Predominantly scrolling foliage over an off white ground with central maroon lozenge and bords. 153 x 103 cm.
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A Caucasus wool rug, geometric shapes with parrallel lines. Reds, deep blues with busy geometric bords. 187 x 154 cm.
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Substantial Persian Kirman wool rug, with blue, teal and blue tones. 2.9 x 3.9 m.
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Persian Bokhara wool rug, with red tones. 190 x 285 cm.
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Persian Nain wool rug, featuring off white and blue tones. 2.4 x 1.4m
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Persian runner wool, rounded square lozenges down the centre. In varying shade of red, faun etc. 0.93 x 3.1 m.
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Persian wool runner, the centre with abstracted geometric motifs. Various colourful motifs surrounding the main lozenges. 3.91 x 0.69 m.
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A full room size Indian, wool, and possibly with some silk rug, Muted tones of pistachio ground, light blue borders etc. The whole with scrollling vines, flower buds etc. Has signs of wear. Including tassle loss on one corner and one corner has been trimmed a few inches. (can be repaired). Most of the rugs area shows little wear. 370 x 463 cm
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A Chinese carved jade small tray with ring handles, a fluted edge, the centre depicting three water birds in a pond. 16 x 7.8 cm.
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A Chinese cinnabar lacquer lidded jar, upon a carved wooden stand, late 20th century. H, (jar only): 15 cm.
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Blue and white dragon vase, slightly waisted neck and flaring mouth, resting on a bisque foot rim. The body depicting two four-clawed dragons rising from rolling waves, with a six character mark in underglaze blue on the base. Height 43 cm.
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Large blue and white water jar and cover, each side of the tapering ovoid body is well painted with a lengthy inscription below a band of dragon and phoenix medallions. The high shoulder is decorated with the five charcters, below the short waisted neck and ribbed mouth rim. The cover has a deep inner rim and is decorated with a five-clawed dragon leaping around a flaming pearl amidst clouds and flames within a circular medallion. Six character mark to base. Wood stand, and reasonably rare. Height 41 cm.
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Ruby-Ground famille rose bowl with a wooden stand and a box, modelled with slightly flaring rim, the exterior with three medallions respectively painted with flowers, brightly enameled lotus sprays rising between each medallion, all reserved against a thick ruby-red ground, the interior centered with a polychrome and gilt stylized lotus blossom, the base with a six-character seal mark in iron red, diameter 11 cm.
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Three Chinese carved, archaistic style, hardstone items, Perhaps a double headed dragon pendant (hole in the middle for suspension). The other, perhaps a tiger the third, two dragons with a hole in the middle. Lengths, 19, 15.5 and 6 cm, respectively. All within a well painted, fitted box.
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Chinese fine famille rose vase, depicts an immortal with a boy on his shoulders, in painted polychrome enamels. A poem and 3 seal marks on the body and a 4 character seal mark to the base. Iron red meticulously rendered borders, top and bottom. Height 19.5 cm. Plus fitted box and stand.
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A Chinese Wucai dish, the interior with three birds, foliage etc. The underside rim depicts three chi dragons. The whole with four double blue line borders plus 6 character mark to base within a double circle, diameter 15.7 cm. Has an inscribed padded box.
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A fine Chinese, famille rose, lidded vase, having a tall latern like shape. Decorated with a phoenix and a five clawed dragon. Also, upon the white ground are, floral scrolls and flowers, plus ruyi-lappets plus various meticulous borders in blue, pink, etc. Six character iron red seal mark to the base within a turquoise ground. Height 27 cm.
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Likely, Chinese carved, ivory Buddha, height 11.5 cm.
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Two Chinese carved ivory, river boats, one, a large Royal vessel with two decks and many passengers. Length 21 cm. The other a dragon, paddle boat. Having four paddles taped to the side, 2 with broken handles. Length 15 cm. (2)
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3x Chinese carved ivory items, enameled silver compact or large locket with bale. Carved ivory depiction one side of a lady and hens, diameter 6 cm. Four seated monkeys, length 10 cm. Circa 1900 ivory fan. (3).
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Five Chinese ivory etc, ivory heart shaped pendant. 9ct yellow gold bale. Depicts a dragon. Height 5 cm. Ivory shield shaped pendant. Silver bale and chain. Depicts a pagoda and figures. Height 3.5 cm. Mother of pearl carved brooch. Depicts an orchid carved ivory of a standing lady. Height 11.5 cm. Carved ivory rickshaw with passenger and puller. (5)
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Chinese tea pot, jade body, silver fittings, cloisonne upper rim. The silverwork depicts various beasts. Dragons, lion faces, frogs and a monkey finial. Circa 1900. Height 10 cm.
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Two Japanese carved ivories, a netsuke of a standing man, signed to base. Height 5 cm. A lady in a bath. (lifts out). Signed to base of bath. Height 6.5 cm. (2)
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Two signed, carved ivory, Japanese okimonos, seated man with pot and fan. Height 5 cm. Kneeling lady with jug. Height 8 cm.
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Twoa gilt painted, upon ebonised ground, oriental paintings, upon timber panels, depicting various figures within courtyards, some upon horseback. Frames matching, mid 20th century. Total size: 84 x 56 cm. (2)
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An oriental polychromed enamel circular porcelain plaque, depicts a colourful long tailed bird amongst foliage. Extensive script on the front and verso. Circa early 20th century with wires behind, for wall hanging, diameter 28.6 cm.
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Chinese famille rose, longevity vase, depicts attendants unfurling a scroll for a longevity God. Finely painted top and bottom borders. Script and seals on the back and a four character mark on the base. With stand and padded box.
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Blue and white dragon bowl with wooden stand and fitted box, with rounded sides gently rising from a slightly tapered foot to a flared rim, the exterior painted in rich cobalt tones with two five-clawed dragons striding amidst flame scrolls each in pursuit of a flaming pearl, above a band of overlapping lappets and separated by two lingzhi sprigs each supporting a shaped cartouche enclosing characters, all within double line borders, the interior with a circular medallion enclosing a single frontal dragon,…
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Cloisonne double-gourd vase, Chinese, elegantly modelled with a large globular lower bulb with four stepped cartouches containing the characters, supporting a slightly smaller upper bulb with a further four stepped cartouches containing the characters, rising to a waisted neck with a narrow mouth, entirely decorated around the body in vibrant tones of yellow, blue, red and white enamel with geometric diamond-patterns, the foot and central waist with bands of floral scrolls, the mouth with pendant plantain…
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Chinese famille rose peach vase, of globular form and a gently everted neck. Depicts a fruiting peach tree and bats. A ruyi band under the top rim, lappets around the base rim and two central gilt bands containing a band of scrolling foliage. 6 character mark to base. With wood stand. Height 38.5 cm.
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Yellow gold writing implement, in 9ct yellow gold and marked as follows. Maker not identified, assay Birmingham 1893. This finely engraved fountain pen/ pencil with a sardonyx shield shape wax seal has a total length of 97 mm and a weight of 21.0 grams. With a fitted box.
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Chinese silver buckle, silver belt buckle with dragon motif in open latticework. Fitted to a 14-segmented belt. 188 grams, maker unknown. 900 silver.
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Silver belt and buckle, a late 19th or early 20th century Chinese 900 silver buckle with an ornate dragon motif. By Wang Hing & Co. Stamped with 90 Wh. Weight 50 grams. Complete with velvet waist belt.
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Lidded silver bowl, in 900 silver probably late 19th century, possibly of Japanese origin decorated with embossed reeds and flowers. Diameter 10 cm. Weight 194 grams.
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Lidded wooden box, with a copper engraved top depicting a flower blossom scene. With sides, base and edges wrapped in silver. Possible origin Japan or Korea. Length: 9.5 cm. Width: 7.6 cm. Marked to the base with a star.
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Small bowl, stamped 90, Chinese silver bowl with bird and floral embellished designs. Having scalloped and rolled edging. By Sing fat, Canton. Early 20th century. Height 4.5 cm. Diameter: 10 cm. Weight 137 grams.
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Three silver items, a small 3-footed ornately decorated bowl with beaded edging. Height 2.5 cm. Diameter: 4.0 cm. Weight 40 grams. One small 900 silver belt buckle with dragon and flower design. Maker unknown. Weight 50 grams. Maker unknown. A tiny belt buckle in silver probably 900 silver no stamps seen. Weight16 grams.
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Silver cigarette case, a very fine example of Japanese 950 over sterling silver that has the form of a hinged cigarette case with an engraved harbour scene. 122 mm x 80 mm. Makers mark stamped inside lower right. Weight 120.2 grams.
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Japanese cloisonne cigarette case, having a copper base with fine cloisonne work depicting a bird and floral background. Some minor repair work has been carried out. Length: 90 cm. Width: 70 cm.
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Three silver items, a small Russian beaker in 84 silver and cloisonne: enamel work. Height 45 mm. 43 mm diameter. Weight 49.7 grams. One small pill box in sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel. Diameter: 37 mm. Weight 35.4 grams. One small pocket knife with sterling silver blade and mother of pearl handle.
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Silver milk jug, with a domed circular base and bulbous form having applied reed and flower decoration, this ornate jug in 900 silver is probably late 19th to early 20th century. Origin possibly Japan. Height 11.5 cm weight 276.0 grams.
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Flower bud bowl, with floral decoration, a stepped and domed circular base a gadrooned lower bowl and 4 scalloped sections with geometric edging. In 900 Chinese silver by LuenWo, possibly Shanghai. 1st quarter 20th century. Height 9.5 cm. Diameter: 15.5 cm.
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Silver walking stick handle, in 900 Chinese silver and decorated with intertwined dragon motif down the length of the handle. Length: 22 cm. Late 19th century. By Wang Hing & Co. Hong Kong. Marked 90 Wh.
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Cigarette case, a Japanese cigarette case with Komai Damascus inlay in 24ct gold and fine silver, depicting mountains, rivers and country scenes, the reverse side showing two small birds. Origin Japan late 19th to early 20th century. Signed with makers mark and 24ct mark. Length: 12 cm. Width: 8 cm.
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Ornate cigarette case, an early 20th-century Japanese Komai damascene cigarette case, the black gunmetal ground is finely decorated with fine gold depicting dragons on a folate background. Marked with 24ct gold inlay and the makers mark. 80 mm x 120 mm.
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