*** | A fine thirteen piece Thai silver rice bowl service, circa 1950s, some items inscribed underside, the large covered pedestal bowl upon a serving platter with a petal rim, with ten associated serving bowls and a ladle, profusely embossed throughout with… | *** | |
*** | A Japanese silver iris bowl, Meiji period, 1868-1912, Jungin stamp for 'Pure silver, an ovoid lined bowl with an inverted lip and short flared foot rim, embossed, in high relief with iris and flowing foliage in a water garden upon a lightly, hammered… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese export fan in Shadow box, circa 1870, the half moon shaped shadow box enclosing a multibanded paper and lacquer fan, the Chinoiserie bands decorated with floral motifs and figures in a garden, the paper bands painted with exterior scenes. Height… | *** | |
*** | A Japanese lacquer Sakazuki (Saki cup) | *** | |
*** | A Japanese silver bowl. Meiji period (1868-1912), the squat ovoid form fashioned from a scene represented by a pattern of overlapping orchids and foliage in relief sprouting from swirling water all mounted on a short circular base, signed to side. Weight:… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese silver gilt, filigree and enamel lidded jar and a box, 20th century the lobed hexafoil cylindrical filigree body overlaid in brightly coloured enamels with birds on flowering branches and jeweled with turquoise and coral cabochons, the lid with… | *** | |
*** | A finely carved antique mammoth tusk, Qing Dynasty, a delightful scene of village life depicting figures engaged in everyday, activities, with houses, temples, bridges and auspicious foliage, displayed, on a fitted carved stand. Provenance: Property of a… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese silver teapot, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, with a triple cartouche bearing Chinese characters, of squat ovoid form with a double swing handle styled as bamboo and a bamboo branch pouring spout, the collar with engraved and embossed patterns and… | *** | |
*** | A deep red coral figure of the deity Shoushing, the deity typically depicted with a large cranium and carrying his attributes, of a staff and a peach, raised on a small brass strung wooden stand, height 12 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese silver tea ladle. Meiji period (1868-1912), finely engraved and chased and fashioned as a geisha, her open parasol serving as the bowl of the spoon, with a 'Jangin' character mark for pure silver on the reverse of handle (typically used during… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese export silver enamelled double gourd vase, early 20th century, the double gourd shaped vase or bottle with waisted neck and lion head lugs to each side terminating in a flared foot, decorated with two shaped cartouches of engraved flora and… | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Shakudo (bronze and gold alloy) Kogai (skewer) | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Shibuichi (Bronze,Silver and gold alloy) Kogai (skewer) | *** | |
*** | A Chinese export silver circular bowl | *** | |
*** | A bronze tsuba (hand guard) | *** | |
*** | Three Menuki (hilt fittings) | *** | |
*** | A copper Fuchi-Kashira (collar & Pommel) | *** | |
*** | A rosewood and celadon jade ruyi, a ruyi sceptre set with three relief carved jade plaques, the largest featuring double gourd vines, a swastika to the central plaque, and the smallest depicting a trio of auspicious objects: ruyi, calligraphy brush and… | *** | |
*** | A Cantonese export silk 'Manila' shawl with original cases, late Qing Dynasty, early 20th century, a cream silk fringed shawl profusely decorated with flowers and housed in the original fabric covered box decorated to the lid in bright gouache colours,… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese silver spill or posy vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, character marks only, the slightly swollen body with crimped trumpet neck and rim, three long, buttress style dragons the heads serving as feet, another dragon to the rim, finely decorated… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese export silver three piece tea set | *** | |
*** | A Fuchi-Kashira (collar & Pommel) | *** | |
*** | A bronze tsuba (hand guard) | *** | |
*** | A pair of Japanese circular silvered, gilt and iron Menuki (hilt fittings) | *** | |
*** | A bronze tsuba (hand guard) | *** | |
*** | Four Menuki (hilt fittings) | *** | |
*** | A fine Chinese silver gilt, filigree and enamel lidded jar on stand, 20th century the compressed globular filigree jar and cover on a circular spreading base, overlaid in brightly coloured enamels with auspicious fish, birds, horses and trees in shaped… | *** | |
*** | A gold Chopardissimo pendant on chain. 18ct rose gold, hallmarked by Chopard, presented as a single small wide loop of polished gold, detailed by a diamond set engraved calligraphy styled Chopard' to outer, suspended from a Chopard 18ct trace link chain.… | *** | |
*** | A finely carved Japanese ivory vase, Meiji period, 1865-1912, the tusk vase continuously decorated with nine relief carved promenading courtly figures and attendants carrying various objects beneath prunus blossom branches, with delicate engraving and… | *** | |
*** | A fine Japanese Tanto. Edo period, circa 1700-1750, with a lacquered and patterned sharkskin hilt, a black lacquered scabbard with 'Gold dust' inclusions, a folded steel blade or hamon, foliage embellished menuki, the removable kozuka with flower and leaf… | *** | |
*** | A three piece Indian silver coffee set, 19th century, with pot, hot water jug and milk jug, all of typical pear shaped form with hinged lids, C scroll handles and long curved spouts, richly worked with repousse and chased arabesque patterns and reserves… | *** | |
*** | An Anglo-Indian .950 silver jardiniere, marked 'Silver', X-ray tested .950 silver, circa 1900, the large footed bowl or jardiniere, finely repousse and chased in relief with a narrative of the avatars of Vishnu in fourteen shaped vignettes encircling, the… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese export silver dragon beaker and two small wine goblets, the silver beaker relief decorated with dragons chasing pearls, with maker's mark MMLI to the flat underside, and a pair of small goblets decorated with dragons, bearing character maker's… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese carved figural group in Brazilian pink hardstone, later 20th century, depicting two figures, a man holding a ruyi and an enormous lotus pod, and a seated woman holding a basket, against a large aura like lotus leaf; upon a fitted timber base.… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese silver table centre piece, early 20th century, the large shallow dish with pierced panel of repeated bamboo shoots and fine bamboo rim supported by five realistic bamboo stems mounted to a domed surround and terminating in a circular plinth… | *** | |
*** | A bronze tsuba (hand guard) | *** | |
*** | A silver Fuchi-Kashira (collar & Pommel) | *** | |
*** | A Japanese 5-Case gold and silver lacquer Inro | *** | |
*** | A small Japanese 5-Case black and gold lacquer Inro | *** | |
*** | A Japanese scroll with box, signed Tsukioka Settei | *** | |
*** | A Japanese 5-Case black and gold lacquer Inro | *** | |
*** | A bronze tsuba (hand guard) | *** | |
*** | A rare Chinese export crabtooth silver open faced pocket, sterling silver, presented as a Chinese export Swiss made open faced pocket, case marked PM 6434. Movement unmarked Swiss Chinese crabtooth duplex rear wind, rear set, centre sweep. Total weight:… | *** | |
*** | A framed antique Cantonese ivory brise fan, Qing Dynasty, early 19th century, of exquisite fineness, the whole fan a rich continuous narrative comprising myriad figures, pavilions within traditional gardens embellished with auspicious fruits and foliage,… | *** | |
*** | A salmon coral figure of a seated man, the coral with natural fissures depicting a seated elder wearing a cap with script and holding a palm fan and a double gourd, upon a brass strung wooden, stand, height 9 cm | *** | |
*** | A 24ct gold Chinese pendant on chain, 24ct yellow gold, the pendant presented as a large heart shaped panel of finely engraved gold, detailed by central foliate motif, to reverse a Chinese character within a ribbon like surround, suspended from a 24ct… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese coral lady, the finely carved figure traditionally attired in a serpentine pose and holding long stems of lotus, upon a fitted wooden stand, height 13 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese double ancestor portrait, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, in opaque colours on paper depicting grandparent figures seated at an angle before a home altar with a bowl of iris upon a stand, and a bonsai upon a carved gnarled root stand, with large… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese export silver cocktail shaker, zee Sung, Shanghai, early 20th century, and with a chopmark of typical form with a handle and silver-mounted cork stoppers to the top and spout, the body decorated with an encircling snarling dragon in relief on… | *** | |
*** | An Indian Colonial (Kutch) silver repousse three-piece tea set, Kutch, India, second half 19th century the tea pot with squat rounded body and hinged lid with bulbous finial, serpentine leaf capped handle with ivory isolators, raised on a circular foot,… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese carved scholars stone, late 19th / early 20th century, carved with scenes telling the story of the Buddha leading a procession through a mountainous landscape where they encounter tigers and elephants, the reverse with monks below a tree. Height… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese sterling silver and enamelled vase, early 20th century, the double gourd shaped vase with fluted neck and lion head lugs to each side terminating in a flared foot decorated with two engraved cartouches displaying flora and fauna scenes and with… | *** | |
*** | A fine Chinese silver tankard. Qing Dynasty, probably early 19th century, of characteristic tankard form with exceptional modelling to the body depicting a continuous battle scene with myriad figures and horses within an auspicious landscape setting,… | *** | |
*** | A small Japanese 5-Case red lacquer Inro | *** | |
*** | A bronze tsuba (hand guard) | *** | |
*** | Chinese carved thuja figure of the moon goddess Chang'e, 21st century., the large, finely carved figure of the moon goddess of immortality Chang'e, depicted flying to the moon with a serene expression, draped in a long flowing dress and holding her… | *** | |
*** | A fine Mongolian silvered copper censer with jade plaques and semi precious agate and turquoise jewels, 19th to early 20th century, a large three piece pagoda style censer with a canopied two tier upper register with a pierced body, a dragon handled bowl… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese court bracelet, Shou Chuan, Republic period, early to mid 20th century, with fine semi-translucent grey jade beads with feature amber beads and a tassel strung with pierced bone beads and blue glass pendants. Length 33 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese court bracelet, Shou Chuan, Republic period, early to mid 20th century, an amber bead bracelet with jade inserts and feature tiger eye beads with an amber, petrified coral and natural pearl tassel with jadeite pendants encased within gilded… | *** | |
*** | A set of Chinese four porcelain and hardwood panels, each panel with a central rectangular plaque flanked by circular and fan shaped reserves with traditional figural scenes in famille rose enamels set within a pierced frame with bat motifs and relief… | *** | |
*** | An antique Chinese timber warrior figure, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, the seated warrior of portly appearance in military dress with shoulder armour and sturdy boots, with eyes closed, his left arm upon his thigh and his right hand raised as if in a… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese turquoise ornament, mid 20th century. Provenance: Purchased in Hong Kong 1970s, Delightfully carved and depicting the angel of mercy Guanyin, carrying a symbolic fish in an auspicious pine and rock landscape; upon a timber stand. Height 7.5 cm.… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese export silver gilt lidded sugar bowl and cream jug | *** | |
*** | A Japanese 5-Case lacquer Inro | *** | |
*** | A small bronze tsuba (hand guard) | *** | |
*** | A Japanese 5-Case wooden lacquer Inro | *** | |
*** | A bronze tsuba (hand guard) | *** | |
*** | A Japanese 4-Case black and gold lacquer Inro | *** | |
*** | A Boxed Inkstone. Narrow inkstone with gilded and painted relief depiction of a lady sewing in a traditional home with her attendants. Bears two incised stamps to back. Length 22 cm Width 11 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese soapstone figure of a Guanyin. The standing figure with downcast eyes carved and engraved with flowing robes atop a water and lotus base, and holding her acolyte, a small child with its hands in a prayerful pose; boxed. Height 30 cm | *** | |
*** | A bronze tsuba (hand guard) | *** | |
*** | A Chinese export silver footed bowl on stand, marked 'Cs', late 19th/early 20th century, marked '90', circular with lobed sides and a segmented rim, raised on three supports modelled as bamboo above a disc foot set into a hardwood plinth, the lobes of the… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese Shou Shan Toggle, 20th century, the naturalistic form with pierced top. Height 8 cm | *** | |
*** | A fine Chinese Art Nouveau .900 silver export goblet, Wang Hing, Canton & Hong Kong, circa 1900 the generous bell form bowl supported on three branches rising from a domed circular base chased with roots and rocks, the body engraved with birds amidst… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese Zodiac charm bracelet, 18ct white gold, presented as a fine marquise shaped belcher link chain of alternating large and small sized links, suspending twelve detachable Chinese Zodiac charms, each in the design of an animal in white gold, centred… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese red agate bracelet, red agate from Yunan Province fashioned as twelve spheres, diameter 10 cm | *** | |
*** | A set of four finely carved Anglo-Indian ebony wall shelves, 19th to 20th century, the long-tapered wall shelves with gadroons and scallop edge trims, profusely, carved with processionals of deity figures, width 92 cm, depth 36 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese red cinnabar lacquer round plate | *** | |
*** | A bronze tsuba (hand guard) | *** | |
*** | A Chinese dark red cinnabar lacquer shaped scalloped round plate | *** | |
*** | A Japanese paper fan | *** | |
*** | An Egyptian timber Jackal God figure, 'Anubis', circa 26th Dynasty, 664-525 B.C, the recumbent figure with outstretched front paws and an alert disposition signifying its function as funerary guardian and protector, overpainted in characteristic black… | *** | |
*** | A fine suite of miniature hardstone Chinese Teapots, a delightful collection of fifty miniature teapots, all individually crafted in differing shapes, each teapot with a tiny removable lid and all decorated with miniature incised poems, housed in the… | *** | |
*** | An exceptional antique Indian silver teapot, late 19th century, Kashmir, typically unmarked but X-ray tested as .96-.98 silver, a globular teapot with a domed lid, garlic finial and a fine cobra scroll handle, lavishly relief decorated throughout in the… | *** | |
*** | A finely carved Chinese timber gilded panel, pierced and carved in high relief with some twenty eight male figures and six figures on horseback arranged over three tiers engaged in narratives in elaborate pavilion and garden settings, height 62.5 cm width… | *** | |
*** | A fine Chinese export silver mounted glass Whisky decanter, Wang Hing, Canton & Hong Kong, circa 1895 the whisky dimple glass bottle overlaid with a pierced and finely chased cage of three dragons amongst scrolling clouds and flames, with a tubular neck… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese soapstone figure, 20th century, the amber stone lightly embellished with engraving and small enamel coloured highlights. Depicting a robed figure reclining despondently over an empty pitcher. Length 15 cm | *** | |
*** | A jade and diamond pendant, 18ct yellow gold, made as a carved piece of light green jade, measuring 19 x 13 mm, carved with a flora motif, framed by small single cut diamonds on yellow gold with looped work to top, fitted with a plain gold bail.… | *** | |
*** | A pair of Chinese export repousse silver bowls, Wang Hing & Company, Hong Kong, late 19th/early 20th century, marked '90', each circular with rounded sides on a foot-ring, the sides pierced all round and decorated with dragons and flaming hearts, marked… | *** | |
*** | A small Japanese 5-Case black and gold lacquer Inro | *** | |
*** | A Japanese blue and white porcelain wood mounted Inro | *** | |
*** | A Chinese carved malachite peacock figural piece, early 20th century, set with a peacock on a rocky out crop with a peahen to the base and roses to the rear. Standing carved wooden stand. Height 18 cm | *** | |
*** | A framed Chinese export 'Mandarin' fan, qing Dynasty, 19th century, finely painted in predominantly deep blue and brown gouache colours with a continuous panel of groups of figures, some with horses, approaching and engaging in battle, with pierced and… | *** | |
*** | A Japanese twice signed ivory and silver chain toggle, Meiji period, 1865-1912, the ivory cushion shaped toggle relief carved with a dragon chasing a pearl, the dragon with a mother-of-pearl eye, attached to a series of twelve linked chains to a signed… | *** | |
*** | A rosewood ruyi sceptre, the lingzhi fungus shaped sceptre with burr timber embellishments and relief decoration to the face, with cord and tassel decoration, length 43 cm | *** | |
*** | A large soapstone carving with stand, a naturalistic boulder in rouge and amber colours, well carved in high relief, with six figures in a sublime landscape setting with mountains, river, and auspicious pine and bamboo foliage, with a decorative wooded… | *** | |