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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:692
Sale Title:Fine Furniture and Decorative ArtsLots with images:685
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:446
Date:25-Oct-2011
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A collection of King's pattern silver flatware, Dixon & Sons, Sheffield various Dates, comprising eight dessert spoons, eight soup spoons, eight bouillon spoons, three ice cream spoons, eight coffee spoons, twelve small teaspoons, thirteen demitasse spoons, eight entree knives eight table knives, eight fish knives, three dessert knives, eight table forks, eight entree forks, eight fish forks, twelve dessert forks (123) 4662gms (not including knives)
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A Russian silver gilt bombe shaped box, F.F, probably Frederick Achates Fresen, Moscow 1850, the cover chased with a scene of a walled city in a cartouche surrounded by scrolling foliage within an applied foliate border, the sides and underside with engine turned decoration and monogram to front and a similar applied border to base, inscription to inside of lid, assay marks A. K, dated 1850, 84 standard (Cyrillic, Postnikova-Losseva No.
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A collection of English silver, 1791 and later, comprising a Victorian oval dish, Edgar Finley and Hugh Taylor, London 1887, the sides pierced and embossed with shells, scrolls, flowers and fruiting vines, crest to centre; a small Victorian circular sweetmeat dish, maker's mark J. J., Chester 1900, pierced and embossed sides; a Victorian silver mug, maker's mark J. C.
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A George V silver three piece tea set, maker's mark T.A.E, Birmingham 1916, comprising a teapot with ebonised handle, sugar bowl and creamer all with fluted decoration to the base (3) 517gms total weight, 14 cm high
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A collection of English silver, 1822 and later, comprising a pair of silver and silver gilt shell shaped salts, Richard Sibley, London 1844, the rim decorated with a variety of matte finished shells and naturalistically modelled shell feet; a pair of silver salt spoons, London 1822, foliate bowls and handles; a Victorian silver mounted yellow Royal Worcester coffee pot, Edward Hutton, London 1893, cane covered handle and an Edward VII covered sweetmeat container, George Nathan and Ridley Hayes, Chester…
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A pair of gilded silver plate wine coolers, 19th century, of campana form with armorial cartouche to front and reverse on graduated base (2) 28 cm high. Provenance: collection of Dame Mabel Brooks
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A Victorian silver gilt and glass claret jug, Charles Edwards, London 1876, of cylindrical form, the multi-cut glass body on circular star cut foot, the hinged lid chased in Orientalist manner, the collar with cartouche, rosettes and foliate motifs, the handle with scrolls and fruiting vines 28 cm high
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A Victorian silver claret jug, Harry Atkin, Sheffield 1877, of slender baluster form, the body engraved and embossed with lattice entwined with fruiting branches and floral garlands and vacant cartouche 810gms, 38 cm high
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A large silver Victorian wine jug, Martin Hall & Co., London 1874, of cylinder form with a hinged low domed lid, chased with scrolling foliate and shell motifs and applied mask heads below the scroll handle and spout, monogram to one of the vacant cartouche, on flared foot 1300gms, 29 cm high
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A William IV Scottish silver claret jug, David Crighton Rait, Edinburgh 1831, of bold baluster form with sweeping covered spout with gadroon rim, embossed grapes and vines to lid, collar and circular foot, acanthus leaf border to body, scroll acanthus leaf handle, engraved presentation inscription 1354gms, 34 cm high
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An Edward VII silver silver double handled tray, Roberts and Belk, London 1904, the surface engraved with a rectangular band of scrolls and foliage, the sides embossed with fruiting vines with a gadrooned border, two applied bound acanthus leaf handles, on ball feet 2980gms approximately, 61 cm long
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A collection of English silver, 1864 and later, comprising a Victorian silver circular salver, Thomas Smily, London 1864 engraved with flower head and arabesque design, applied shell and scroll border, on three scroll feet; a sterling silver hexaform bowl, early 20th century, with applied scroll and foliage rim, engraved monogram to centre; a silver circular footed tazza, S and W, Sheffield 1941, the plain hexagonal centre surrounded by openwork fruiting vine within an applied trailing vine border; a…
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A Victorian silver tea and coffee five piece service, Roberts and Belk, Sheffield 1896, comprising teapot, coffee pot, kettle on stand, sugar basin and creamer, the bodies with lobed decoration, embossed scrolls and foliage, gadrooned rims and wooden handles and finials, the kettle complete with burner (5) total weight all in approximately 3200gms. Kettle 30.9 cm high
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A George V silver salver, Atkin Bros, Sheffield 1915, of circular form, the raised sides with stylised ribbon and scroll border, and triform feet, together with a pair of French plated on bronze candlesticks, modelled as cherubs, each holding a basket filled with fruits, on stepped base with scroll feet (3) 25 cm high and 950gms, 32.2 cm diameter
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A set of twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling silver soup spoons, each with acanthus and thread decoration, engraved initials (12) 798gms
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A pair of George V silver candlesticks, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co, London 1912, each of classical lines with separate drip pan, stepped fluted scallop borders, tapered stem and spreading foot, loaded (2) 29.3 cm high
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A William IV lidded wine jug, Edward, Edward Jnr, John & William Barnard, London 1831, of baluster form, vine and grape finial, applied trailing grape and vine to spout rim, branch handle and fruiting vines to body, chased stiff leaf border to base of body with banded collar and trailing vine border to circular stepped foot 1156gms, 31 cm high
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A George III fiddle, thread and shell silver flatware service, Paul Storr, London 1819, an incomplete setting for 12 comprising twelve each dinner forks, dessert forks and table spoons and eight dessert spoons (44) 3466gms
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A Russian silver box, Vasily Efimovich Baladanov, Moscow 1882, modelled as travelling chest with stylised woodgrain finish and leather strapping and handles to either end and raised on bracket feet, Cyrillic maker's initials, nos.2281/2 Postnikova-Loseva, 84 standard 14 cm long, 10 cm deep, 9.5 cm high. Literature: refer Postnikova-Loseva #2281/2
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A silver mounted glass claret jug, Edward Hutton, London 1888, after a design by Christopher Dresser, the clear glass jug with slender neck and flared tapering body, on a circular slash cut foot, angular silver handle uniting the covered spout and collar with the waist band 22 cm high
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A Faberge silver sugar bowl, Moscow, 1908 -1917, the circular low bowl with plain sides with applied armorials and on circular foot, tapered handle, gilt interior, struck in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard 11 cm diameter
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A set of six George V silver bowls, Herbert Edward Barker & Frank Ernest Barker, Chester 1915, in the Arts & Crafts style, of robust weight with a hand beaten finish throughout (6) 1662gms, 11 cm diameter
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An English oak long case clock, George Travis, Thorne, circa 1770, 8-day anchor escapement, the painted dial with Roman numerals and Arabic minutes, subsidiary seconds dial with date aperture, the corners painted with roses, moonphase to the arch, the pagoda hood with brass orbs and spire finials, the trunk with panel door, plain plinth and bracket feet 230 cm high
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An English mahogany bracket clock by Grimalde and Johnson, the strand, London, circa 1850, fusee movement, anchor escapement, the domed case with foliate marquetry and brass inlay, with a signed, engraved and decorated gilt brass back plate 34 cm high
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A Chinese rosewood table screen clock on stand, circa 1870, double fusee, verge escapement, striking on a bell, centre sweep hand, enamel dial on a scroll engraved brass back plate within a pierced and carved rosewood case the clock 46 cm high, the stand 40 cm wide, 31 cm deep, 14 cm high
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A Viennese regulator clock, circa 1880, quarter striking, three weight driven, dead beat escapement, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the case with carved serpentine surmount and three turned finials, glazed door and sides flanked by four short fluted columns, on tapered bracket terminating in a turned finial 22.3 cm high
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A large Viennese walnut regulator, circa 1880, grid iron pendulum, dead beat escapement with maintaining power, two piece enamel dial with centre sweep, the architectural case with turned finials and glazed door and side panels above a conforming lower section 185 cm high
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A George III ebonised table clock, Stephen Rimbault, London, circa 1760, 6 1/2 inch (16 cm) dial with foliate and mask head spandrels, calendar aperture, mock pendulum aperture, signed 'Step. Rimbault, London', strike/silent dial in arch, pull repeat on bells, double fusee movement with converted verge to anchor escapement, the backplate engraved with scrolling foliage, inverted bell top case with brass carrying handle, glazed apertures to front and back, the side apertures with brass and fabric inserts 46…
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A Regency mahogany bracket clock, English, George Paull, London, circa 1820, the circular painted dial with Roman numerals, signed 'G. Paull, Cleveland Street, London ', single fusee, anchor escapement, the case with chamfered top, acorn finial and brass fretwork side panels 41 cm high
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George III ebonised table clock, Thomas Reynolds, Oxfordshire, circa 1770, 6 1/2 inch (16 cm) silvered dial with scroll and foliate spandrels, matted centre, signed Thos. Reynolds, Oxon, silent/strike and rise and fall dial in the arch, verge escapement double fusee, the backplate engraved with leaf scrolls, inverted bell top case with brass carrying handle, glazed apertures to all sides 48 cm high
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A French Empire bronze and Sienna marble clock garniture, signed Michelez El de Breguet, 19th century, 8 day, silk suspension, count wheel striking on a bell the case with gilded sunburst dial and Roman numerals, flanked by bronze urns supported on square marble plinths (3) 43 cm high
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An 18ct gold half hunter, circa 1900, 15 jewels Swiss lever movement, crown wind, pin set 5 cm diameter
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An 18ct gold Minute repeating free Sprung English lever pocket watch, monogrammed to the front and reverse, retailer J. W. Benson London watch maker by special warrant to the Queen and Prince of Wales 5 cm diameter
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An 18ct gold hunter English lever pocket watch, circa 1870, 15 jewels enamel dial, key wind, key set 5 cm diameter
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A French four glass regulator clock, circa 1880, eight day, striking on a gong, mercury pendulum, enamel dial, the brass case with glazed sides 22.5 cm high
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A Victorian rosewood two day marine Chronometer, Charles shepherd, London, circa 1865, the three tier box with brass handles and mounts, ivory plaque to front, brass bowl and gimbal, 95 mm silvered dial, signed and numbered 'Charles shepherd, maker to the Royal Navy, 53 Leadenhall Street, London, 1503' Roman hour numerals, subsidiary up-and-down dial, subsidiary seconds dial, steel helical balance spring, Earnshaw type escapement the case 18 cm wide, 18 cm deep, 19 cm high
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A Flemish tapestry, 18th century, the central panel depicting a young nobleman and his small dog within a border of acanthus leaves, harebells, birds and putti 287 x 129 cm
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A Malayer rug, Western Persia, circa 1900, a village rug showing a gently angular field design of trees, birds, meandering stems and split palmettes on an indigo blue ground200 cm x 131 cm
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A Tabriz rug, north Persia, early 20th century, with pastel tones of pale blue and ivory with an arched mihrab standing at the top of a duck egg blue field decorated with an urn and a 'Tree-of-life’ motif 165 x 125 cm
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A Pandirma rug, Western Turkey, early 20th century, showing a mihrab above a monochromatic field flanked by architectural columns within multiple borders in red and various tones of brown and beige 180 x 123 cm
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A Turkaman Yomut rug, Persian, circa 1900, with a repeating lozenge medallion on a pale rust red field 330 cm x 246 cm
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A Karabagh carpet, Southern Caucasus, circa 1900, with a repeating field pattern of French inspired 'Rose Bouquet' in red, tan, green and cream to blue ground603 x 304 cm
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A Beshir carpet, Southern Caucasus, circa 1900, with a repeating geometric pattern on a pale pink ground 220 x 127 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Pierre Gorman CBEMelbourne Private collection, Melbourne
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An Afghan Ziegler carpet, in muted tones decorated thoughout with scrolling floriate tendrils on a pale border 408 cm x 301 cm
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A large Kashan carpet, the overall design with red and blue foliate motifs interspersed with trailling vines within a border of similar motifs on a pale ivory ground 385 cm x 292.5 cm
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A Ferehan Kelleghi carpet, central Persia, circa 1860, an ivory ground central lozenge shape medallion with boteh, the indigo blue field decorated with all over trellis of flowerheads and floral vinery within a repeating boteh border 660 x 275 cm
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A Khorossan carpet, Eastern Persia, second half of 19th century or earlier, a field of palmettes and arabesques is surrounded by a monumental main border of Persian garden elements, stylised cypresses and blossoming stems in a broad palette650 x 520 cm
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A Persian Sumak rug, Azerbaijan Region, circa 1920, with a central geometric pattern on a taupe ground with a brown border 175 cm x 130 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Pierre Gorman CBEMelbrourne Private collection, Melbourne
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A large pre-Colombian Chancay Textile, Peru, 15th century, woven with stylised birds in bands between double borders, in deep pink and yellow on a brown ground, yellow fringes, mounted under glass and framed 117 x 130 cm. Provenance: Estate of the late beryl Whiteley, Sydney Christie's south Kensington tribal Art sale 29 June 1987, lot 26. Other Notes: the Chancay culture flourished on the central Coast of Peru between the 11th and 15th centuries.
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A celadon jade carving of an Artemisia leaf, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, carved with veins radiating from the centre, and tied around the widest part with a trailing ribbon, either edge with scrolling clouds rising in pierced relief, the stone with areas of the russet skin on the reverse, wood stand (2) 15.5 cm
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A celadon jade figure of Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, standing barefoot beside rockwork, with head turned to the side, wearing a billowing wide-sleeved robe and a scarf draped over her high chignon, holding a leafy spray in her left hand, the stone with some brownish suffusions, wood stand (2) 23.5 cm
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An archaistic celadon jade ewer, Yi, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, of rounded rectangular section, set on one side with a dragon loop handle surmounted by a tree shrew, the sides of the central section carved in low relief with taotie, and the flared neck with chilong, supported on a high splayed foot 10.2 cm
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A celadon jade Rhyton cup, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the deeply hollowed cone, with a sinuous chilong protruding from one side below the pinched spout, rising from the body of a long horned mythical beast, its head raised facing forward with jaws open baring its fangs, the stone with some russet striations 10 cm
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An unusual jade plaque, Qing Dynasty, of flat irregular shape, one side intricately carved in undercut relief with temples and pagodas set among trees and rocky cliffs above houses in walled enclosures encircled with crested waves, using the pale and darker layers in the stone to highlight the carving, wood stand (2) 14 cm
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A celadon jade boulder carving, intricately carved with a sage and attendant seated beside a censer conjuring clouds and a crane in flight, pine and other trees beside a stream and temples in the mountainous landscape extending onto the reverse, the stone with some opaque areas, wood stand (2) 15 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's, the spring Auction series, Melbourne, 11 November 2002, lot 671
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A jade hanging chain vase and cover, the flattened baluster body with double foliate scroll handles each linked by a chain to a bat-shaped terminal supporting a lingzhi pendant on a further short chain, either side carved with archaic style calligraphy and the edges, waisted neck and domed cover with seal marks, all picked out in black, one reading San XI Tang (Studio of the three Rarities), another Tai Shang Hua Di (the Emperor Emeritus), and an apocryphal Qianlong mark, wood stand and suspension frame,…
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Three jade carvings, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, two in the form of gourds within leaves and tendrils, one with a snake in high relief, the other with a rabbit, using russet markings in the pale stones; another of similar tones carved as a boy riding on a large fish with a bat on his back (3) 6 cm, 5.
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Three jade carvings, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, comprising a white jade carving of two pods with a chilong among scrolling lingzhi stems; another of a monkey on a fruiting peach bough; and one of two monkeys using the brownish markings in the pale stone (3) 3.5 cm, 4.8 cm and 3.2 cm Respectively
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Four jade carvings, Qing Dynasty, one of a duck holding a peach spray in its bill, wood stand; another of a boy with flowering lotus, wood stand; another of a fruiting peach spray with a bat holding a cash in its mouth and lingzhi fungus, wood stand; and another of two boys (7) 6.5 cm, 4.
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An agate Brushwasher, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, supported on three conical feet, the sides carved in high and pierced relief with a chilong, its head peering over the incurved rim 9 cm
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A jade Archaistic axe head, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, carved in low relief on one side with a writhing dragon, the reverse with an animal mask, scrolls and a coiled dragon, wood suspension stand; together with a jade thumb ring, carved with figures in a mountainous landscape, the stone in tones of green and brown (3) 10 cm and 3.2 cm Respectively
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A jade Mythical Beast, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th century, the animal crouching, supported on cloud scrolls, carved from a dark stone with some pale areas, wood stand (2) 6.5 cm. Other Notes: Compare with a mythical animal dated to Song/Yuan Dynasty, exhibited, Chinese jade carving, Hong Kong Museum of Art, 1983, cat. No.141
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An archaistic jade finial, Qing Dynasty, of slender tapering form, carved with hooked terminal in the form of a dragon's head and with raised bands either side of a central cylindrical section with incised spirals, pierced with two apertures 17.5 cm
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Four jade Thumb rings, Qing Dynasty, comprising a celadon jade ring incised and gilt with flowers and an inscription hua kai fu gui (blossoming flower brings prosperity and wealth) and the seal wen wan (cultural object or antique curio) ; two with brown suffusions in the pale stones; and another with dark and bright green suffusions (4) 3.
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A soapstone elephant seal, Qing Dynasty, 19thCENTURY, the recumbent animal with head turned to the side, the coiled trunk carved from reddish markings in the otherwise pale stone, signed on the reverse Liu Ren Ke (carved by Liu Ren), the seal reads bu jiao yiri xianguo (don't let a single day pass by) (without reading, working) 5.5 cm
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two jade carvings, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, comprising one of a boy holding a double gourd and a fruiting peach bough; and a jade thumb ring, the exterior carved with the eight horses of Mu Wang (2)4.7 cm and 2.6 cm wide
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A soapstone seal, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, of rectangular section carved with two dragons among clouds pursuing a flaming pearl, an inscription on one side 3.5 cm
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A jade inlaid hardwood 'Ruyi' Sceptre, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the S-shaped shaft inlaid with three jade plaques, the largest at the ruyi head carved in low relief with a sage seated beneath a pine tree beside rocks in a lakeside scene, the centre and terminus with pine trees beside rocks and leafy plants, fitted wood box 51.5 cm
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A collection of hardstone carvings, comprising fifty-two carvings including figures, animals, fish, plaques and other objects; two jade snuff bottles; and a soapstone seal, two wood stands, five tray container (57) 3 cm to 16 cm
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A jade ruyi sceptre, the ruyi head, middle and terminus panels carved in relief with immortals and other figures in landscape scenes, the stone of faintly mottled pale celadon tone, cloth stand, box (2) 26.5 cm
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A celadon jade plaque mounted as a table screen, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, carved with two sages on a rocky ledge in a mountainous landscape, the stone with some russet markings, fitted in a rectangular wood frame and mounted as a table screen(2) the screen 18.5 cm x 14.5 cm
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A carved coral figure of a maiden, 19th/20th century, dancing with both arms raised, holding a flower spray in one hand and a baton with pendent tassel in the other, wood stand, box (2) 19 cm. Other Notes: in China red coral is associated with auspiciousness and longevity because of its colour and resemblance to deer antlers
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A carved coral figure of a fisherman, 19th/20th century, the old man standing barefoot on a lotus leaf above waves, holding a string of fish and a long bamboo cane with fishing net over his shoulder, a wicker basket at his side, wood stand (2) 14.5 cm
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A turquoise carving, one side with a warrior on horseback accompanied by a standard bearer and attendant carrying a shield beside pine trees, the reverse showing a turreted wall in a rocky landscape, the stone with dark veining, fitted wood stand and box (2) 26 cm wide
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An ivory figure of a warrior, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, standing wearing armour and holding a sword in his right hand, the details incised and picked out in black, wood stand; together with an ivory carving of a multi-headed and multi-armed deity, seated on a lotus base, each hand holding a different attribute, wood stand (4) 15 cm and 9 cm Respectively
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An ivory figure of Liu Hai, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century standing on one bare foot, the other resting on the head of his three-legged toad holding a cash coin in its mouth suspended from a long cord clasped in his right hand, and a further coin in his left, his face with smiling expression, wood stand, box (2) 13 cm
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An ivory card case, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, of rectangular form, either side with a shaped central panel reserved on the intricately carved ground of figures in pavilion gardens 11.5 cm
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A soapstone figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, seated holding a scroll in both hands, wearing a loose robe with finely incised border and scattered clouds, falling in concentric folds over his lap 10.5 cm
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A large ivory figure of 'Lan Caihe', the immortal, patron saint of florists, standing holding a blossoming rose spray in her left hand, the right clasping a basket of roses, her attribute, wearing long wide-sleeved robes, her long hair partly drawn into a high chignon held with beaded phoenix head pins, and with long beaded earrings, the base with two character mark Da Qing (the great Qing) picked out in black, gilt wood stand (2) 77 cm
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A large pair of ivory figures of an 'Emperor' and 'Empress', late 19th/20th century, each standing in long flowing wide-sleeved robes and carrying a basket of flowers in one hand, a large blossoming bough in the other, the bearded Emperor with a tall headdress and long sash at the back, a young girl at his side holding a flower spray, the Empress with tall chignon held by a phoenix headdress with pendant beads, the hair and incised details picked out in black, incised mark ËËFangcheng on the base (2) 66 cm…
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A black lacquer Qin, probably Ming Dynasty, the gently arched body lacquered in black, the upper surface inlaid with mother of pearl studs, the underside carved with inscriptions 1250 cm long. Other Notes: the qin enjoyed a peak of appreciation among the emperors of the Ming Dynasty. It was considered by the literati to be an inseperable part of high culture, and the scholar Tu long (1542-1605) stated that every scholar's Studio must have one hanging on the wall.
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A cinnabar lacquer dish, late Qing Dynasty, carved in deep relief with two spirited dragons confronted on a central flaming pearl among scattered emblems, on a ground of swirling waves, encircled by rocks within the metal bound barbed rim, the reverse with further dragons and rocks around the shallow sides, the base with the bajixiang on a diaper ground, apocryphal Qianlong mark 31 cm diameter
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An unusual composite rhinoceros horn bowl, 19th/20th century, of solid form, the steeply rounded sides and concave top carved in relief with lotus flowers and pods among dense foliage, rising from crested waves extending around the base, the details finely incised, the horn of deep honey tones with smooth patina 11.5 cm wide, 5.5 cm high
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A turned rhinoceros horn cup, the slightly flaring sides rising from a shallow circular solid base to a straight rim, the horn of light honey tone5.3 cm high, 8.5 cm wide
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A hornbill, 19th/20th century, carved with a stylized dragon and bands of scrolls, 21.5 cm long
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A bronze 'Lion and Grapevine' mirror, Tang Dynasty, an outer band of birds among fruiting vine encircling four lions among further fruiting vines, around a central crouching lion loop for suspension, the silvery patina with some green encrustations, wood box 11.7 cm diameter. Other Notes: for another example see catalogue of special Exhibition of bronze mirrors in the National Palace Museum, pl 82; and another illustrated by Roger Keverne, Chinese bronze mirrors, London 2009, cat.
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A bronze censer, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th century, of bombe form, set with two lion mask handles, the base with apocryphal Xuande mark 14 cm
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An unusual Duanstone Brushwasher, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, in the form of two Buddhist lions lying on their backs with their paws raised clasping at the central revolving ball, the base with impressed seal mark reading Furen Tao …… 14 cm
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Four bronze hand-warmers, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, comprising one of gilt splashed bronze and lobed oval form, the cover pierced with diaper patterns; another, similar, of plain bronze with swing handle; and one of square form with swing handle, each with mark on the base reading Zhang Ming Qi Zhi (made by Zhang Ming Qi); and another of circular form, with mark on the base reading Zhu Tong Wen Zhi (made by Zhu Tong Wen) (8) 10 cm, 9 cm, 6.
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A Canton enamel teapot and cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, decorated in 'Famille-Rose' palette with maidens and boys in a continuous garden between formal borders, metal swing handle (2) 21.5 cm wide
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An unusual bronze censer and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the flared sides rising from a flat base supported on tripod animal mask feet, decorated in high relief with a deer and a crane in landscape scenes and set with two dragon loop handles, the pierced cover surmounted by a recumbent deer knop, the base with apocryphal Qianlong mark (2) 19 cm high
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A bronze vase, 19th/20th century, the rounded sides with panels of birds and flowering prunus, below a dragon in high relief encircling the narrow neck with galleried mouth, impressed mark on the base46 cm
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A cloisonne enamel Gu-shaped vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, of archaistic fangu form, the turquoise blue ground with kui dragons, phoenix above taotie, and plantain lappets, all divided by vertical notched flanges, the interior with stylized lotus scrolls 47 cm
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Two Tang style glazed animals, comprising one of a saddled horse, standing with head raised facing forward, covered with a chestnut glaze, the saddle glazed in green; and a camel covered overall with a yellowish chestnut glaze (2) 21 cm and 16 cm
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A 'Jian' 'Hare's Fur' Teabowl, song Dynasty, of conical form, covered inside and out with a lustrous black glaze suffused with russet streaks, the glaze stopping unevenly short of the foot to reveal the rough dark body 12.5 cm. Other Notes: See a teabowl from the Asian arts Museum, San Francisco, illustrated by He Li Chinese Ceramics, No. 308
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A 'Jun' dish, Yuan Dynasty, of shallow saucer shape resting on a wide footrim, the light blue glaze shading to lavender and draining to a colourless glaze over the rim, the glaze coagulating above the foot on the underside 14 cm
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A 'Longquan' celadon censer, Yuan Dynasty, the hexagonally lobed body tapering to tripod feet and set on the shoulders with upright stiff leaf handles attached to the galleried mouth, the neck with a diagonal frieze beneath the sea-green glaze 10.5 cm
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A 'Longquan' celadon fluted dish, Yuan/Ming Dynasty, the shallow steeply flared sides encircled with a raised band on the exterior, covered overall with a sea-green glaze falling short of an unglazed ring on the base within the footrim, box 11.2 cm. Other Notes: ompare with dishes exhibited Southeast Asian Ceramics Society, Chinese Celadons, Singapore, June 1979, pl. 125
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A 'Longquan' celadon dish, Ming Dynasty, with shallow flared sides, covered with a glaze of attractive sea-green tone, an unglazed ring within the footrim burnt orange in the firing 15 cm
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A 'Longquan' celadon bowl, Song/Yuan Dynasty, the flared sides springing from a short foot, carved on the exterior with a band of upright lotus petals, beneath the overall glaze of grey-green tone falling short of the footrim burnt brown in the firing 16.3 cm
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