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Auction House:
Cordy's
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:95
Prices available:96
Category:
Zother
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*** A Chinese hardwood boxed set of twelve Zodiac sign red ink stones, the rectangular lidded box opening to reveal twelve various shaped red ink stones, representing the twelve animal signs, variously shaped with matching shaped cut-out to the base, gilt and… ***
*** A Chinese storage box, rectangular form with chamfered corners, the exterior with painted panels on a blue ground. 83 cm x 60 cm x 57 cm. ***
*** A mid-20th century Chinese silver gilt and jadeite panelled bracelet, the four large oval cabochon jadeite panels in rub-over settings, the six links of fine leaf scroll filigree decoration highlighted with auspicious symbols. ***
*** A small gilded bronze Tibetan shrine statuette, depicting a Celestial seated in repose upon the back of a sow, the deva's hands in gestural mudra, the left hand balancing an alms vessel, all raised upon a small oblong plinth base with chevron patterning.… ***
*** A Chinese silver two handled vase, inverse baluster, prunus branch handles to the neck, the body engraved with chrysanthemums and moths, two double character stamps under the base, probably Shanghai 19th century 21.5 cm. 321gm. ***
*** A Chinese silver sugar bowl, the exterior embossed with a dragon and vacant cartouche. Wang Hing mark to base. ***
*** A vintage Japanese Tamaya & Co. Ltd ship's sextant, in original box. ***
*** A 19th century Russian silver tower form incense burner, with square filigree compartment with door, pedestal base support and tapered spire top, height 24 cm. Marks for Josef Sosnkowski 1883. 144gm. ***
*** An Indian silver photograph frame, with mahogany back, rectangular shape with arched pediment, outlined with bound reed border, maker's marks for Cooke & Kelvey; along with a similarly marked small lidded cylindrical canister. Frame 23 x 24.5 cm ***
*** A Thai cast metal Buddha figure, with deep red pigmented finish and traces of gilding, modelled seated in earth touching pose upon a lotus plinth throne. Height 20 cm ***
*** An early 20th century Chinese silver basket dish, the plain circular body with chrysanthemum in relief, the overhead swing handle with twist highlights. Impressed marks to base. Diameter 11.2 cm ***
*** An early 20th century Japanese 'Haro Bako' sewing box, dark stained finish, seven drawer combination. ***
*** A Chinese silver gilt turquoise brooch and earrings set, the brooch with free form turquoise to the centre of an ornate silver gilt and enamel frame, a pair of conforming earrings with posts for pierced ears. ***
*** A 14k yellow gold and lapis lazuli Chinese pendant, the rectangular panel with applied Chinese characters to both sides. 4.2 x 3.3 cm. 10gms. ***
*** A carved hard stone statue of a seated Bodhisattva, seated with his patterned robe drawn around him. Height 12.5 cm. ***
*** An early 20th century Chinese carved hardwood tobacco box, carved as a seated gent with robe wrapped around him, the lid as a wide brimmed hat with carved leaf detail and turned finial handle. Height 18.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century Chinese silver, leather and steel tinder pouch, the embossed tooled leather pouch with applied silver fittings and heavy steel curved striking plate to the base, the squared suspension loop with chain link attached and rosette terminal. ***
*** A vintage Chinese silver opium tool chatelaine, the decorative chain links with fish highlights, fine various tools suspended. Length 38 cm. ***
*** An old Oriental bronze hexagonal incense burner, the pierced lid surmounted with a mythical beast, panelled sides, raised on three tapered mask feet, height 20.5 cm. ***
*** A heavy Indian silver modernist dish, of oval shape, raised on four conical feet, embossed with two bands in high relief of figures and elephants. 290gms. Width 2.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese silver three piece condiment set, the pepperette, open salt with glass liner and mustard pot with hinged lids, all of hexagonal tapering section, the walls heavily decorated in panels depicting figures, pavilions, foliage and flowers. All three… ***
*** Three Oriental cloisonne pieces, includes a mini-hexagonal teapot, hinged lidded box with foo dogs and dragon decorated ashtray. ***
*** A pair of Chinese silver bowl frames, decorated with dragons amongst the clouds, marks for Wang Hing & Co. Also with marks for Glasgow 1900, 177gm. ***
*** Five Chinese silver pickle forks, with carved jade terminals. ***
*** A Chinese white mottled jade archer's ring, vibrant green highlights. Depth 3.2 cm. ***
*** 17th century bronze Edo period mokkogata tsuba, with takabori and zogan, depicting kanjincho the legendary snake serpent. 6 x 6.7 cm ***
*** A small Chinese quartz libation cup, carved as a lotus leaf, on wooden stand. W.8.5 cm ***
*** A vintage carved wood model of the Indian deity Ganesh, painted in colours, traditionally depicted seated upon a snake, some faults. Height 25 cm ***
*** A Chinese silver (tested) cannonball trophy, engraved: 'HKV (Hong Kong Volunteers), Annual 64 Pdr Competition, 1889, 2nd Prize, Presented by Major Tripp, Won by Sergeant Osborne. Spherical in two sections, gilded interior, on carved rosewood stand. The… ***
*** Three small Chinese silver dishes, one rim decorated with dragons, one with florals, one with bamboo leaves, stamped with maker's character marks. 164gm. ***
*** An old Tibetan turned wood and silver overlay ceremonial cup, wide form with slightly everted rim, plain silver overlay to the top rim and interior, the base fully covered with embossed and engraved decoration including eight precious objects in panels… ***
*** A scholar's rock on wooden plinth stand, of white-veined red stone resembling snow on a mountain ridge. 52 cm x 17 cm x 17 cm *** N/A
*** An old Chinese scholar's rock, grey colourway with natural weathered textured finish and form including open sections, raised on a shaped platform base. 39 cm x 20 cm x 29 cm ***
*** An early 20th century Chinese silver Sing Fat butter dish, oval form, finely hammered, the domed lid with wide plain scalloped edged rim, blossom and bamboo finial, on conforming tray base, stamped maker's marks. No glass liner. 15 x 11 x 7.5 cm. 346gm ***
*** A vintage Indian silver gilt brooch and earring set, filigree decorated frame and set with enamel and gemstone detail. The earrings with screw backs. ***
*** A Chinese mah jong set, bone and bamboo tiles, fitted teak box and four old blue paint finish racks. ***
*** An old Chinese red lacquered carved and gilded framed mirror, long panels above and below the mirror of court scenes. 68.5 x 85.5 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens based in Singapore c.1956 - 1975. A passionate and… ***
*** A pair of c.1880 Chinese silver Luck Hing small candle holders, the pierced cylindrical form with elaborate dragon amongst scrolling cloud decoration. stamped marks to base. 85gm. Height 4.5 cm. ***
*** A 17th century early Edo period Nara school tsuba, of circular form with soft metal: silver, brass and copper inlay decoration of a Zogan woodland scene. Diameter 6.5 cm. ***
*** A Chinese marble statue of Guanyin, standing, one hand raised, the other holding a vessel of divine water, height 67 cm. ***
*** A large Chinese stone 'mountain' with a seal carved under the base, the small boulder shape carved in relief with a dragon and clouds and with finely incised detail of a landscape and with further calligraphic inscription. Height 12 cm ***
*** A Japanese Meiji inlaid bronze koro by Nogawa, inlaid silver gilt and copper depicting a bird in flight before a full moon, a cockerel perched upon a blossom branch to the other side, scrolling cloud form handles, the domed lid further decorated and with… ***
*** A c.1900 Tibetan fire steel 'Chakmak' belt-hung tinder pouch, the leather body with silver, brass, steel and coral mounts, relief decoration of birds and scrolls ***
*** An early 20th century Chinese silver gilt half-hinged bangle, fine sculptured and filigree decoration of an entwined dragon ***
*** An early 20th century Chinese silver and Peking glass lined bowl, the silver pierced frame of three sinuous dragons amongst clouds above a stormy sea, stamped character marks to the base, the caramel toned Peking glass liner bowl with rolled rim. Diameter… ***
*** A good old Chinese carved hardwood figure of Pu-tai, the Buddha portrayed seated, his robe drags loosely around his corpulent body, old age cracks and losses. Height 34 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved blackwood table lamp base carved as Shao Lao, his robes inlaid with fine silver wire. Height 64 cm ***
*** A carved cinnabar lacquer plate, decorated with an imperial dragon amongst clouds, framed by a lotus border, diameter 25.5 cm. ***
*** A carved stone Thai Buddha head, carved in fine grained brown stone, with serene features, elongated earlobes with earrings, his hair tied in a cascading top-knot, its bindings mounted with an effigy of a meditating Buddha, raised on a teak square plinth.… ***
*** An old Chinese steel short sword, gilded stylised scroll decoration in negative to the blade, in rectangular boxwood box. Length 61.5 cm ***
*** A19th century oval Edo period iron tsuba, both sides pierced and engraved with a contorted encircling dragon. Signed with six characters. c1800. ***
*** An old Chinese carved hardwood figure group, the central figure being Guan Yu, the god of war, flanked by two others, all under a tree with perched cranes, raised on a gnarled base, height 53 cm. Minor faults. ***
*** An 18th century late Edo period iron tsuba, of oval shape with low relief carved decoration; samurai on horseback under a pine tree. CIRCA 1850. Signed Kouei Saku. 6.6 x 5.8 cm. Wakizashi size. ***
*** A Chinese square section vase, decorated to each side with birds, blossom and calligraphy, blue underglaze wave pattern decorates the neck, six-character Qianlong seal mark under the base. Height 26 cm. ***
*** An old Chinese carved hardwood figure of a seated scholar, a wild snarling cat under his right arm, a book to his left, raised on carved fitted hardwood stand. Height 23 cm ***
*** A c.1900 Chinese silver Wang Hing & Co. photo frame, rectangular, restrained cast decoration of blossom, X-form strut back, stamped with maker's mark. 15.5 cm x 10.8 cm. ***
*** A fine small Oriental and lacquer and brass box to hold playing cards, the hinged lid opening to reveal compartments for four packs of cards. 14 cm x 10 cm x 12 cm ***
*** A Malay Chinese antique money changer's box, rectangular shape with brass capping and binding, brass handles to the sides, the lid opening to reveal compartments for documents, writing instruments and inks, a lift-out section giving access to a secure… ***
*** A 17th century early Edo period iron tsuba, Tembo school, mokkagata shape with hot stamped cloud motifs. One plugged hitsuana. c.1625. 7.6 x 7 cm. ***
*** An Indian silver candelabra, with two sinuous arms issuing from a circular foot, nozzles with gadrooned rims. By Cooke & Calvey. Width 30.5 cm ***
*** A mid-19th century Chinese silver snuff box by Khecheong of Canton, machine engraved hinge lid and base, waisted sides, remains of gilt to the interior, the interior lid with makers' marks. 5.3 cm x 3.4 cm x 15. Weight 43gms ***
*** A pair of heavy Eastern silver goblets, the ovoid bodies engraved with a hexagonal repeating pattern, matt finish, spreading circular base to each, stamped 'Sterling Silver'. Weight 466gms. Height 16 cm ***
*** A Dan tribal libation cup, the bowl in the form of a head with pronounced facial features and hair, on wooden stand, height 26 cm (on stand). ***
*** A Chinese silver and agate bracelet, five decorated panels set with carved agate medallions. ***
*** A lapis lazuli pearl and rock crystal bracelet, the 18 baroque pearls spaced by four lapis lazuli beads, the largest supporting a tassel with silver mount, carved lapis bead drop and two rock crystal oval beads with fine veining. ***
*** A Chinese carved and gilded temple camel, wearing traditional blanket and harness, head raised, glass eyes, height 26.5 cm. ***
*** A Chinese carved and gilded twin fish sculpture, entwined with cresting wave base and triple flower headed top, glass eyes, height 31 cm. ***
*** A Chinese carved jadeite large pendant, goldfish form, gem set silver fitting, variable tone from pale to dark. Length 7.8 cm. ***
*** A c.1900 Chinese silver specimen vase, narrow tapered form, embossed with blossoms. By Wang Hing & Co. of Hong Kong. Height 15.5 cm. 72gm. ***
*** A colonial Indian silver lidded tea caddy, barrel form, embossed with traditional hunting scenes including tigers, various figures and buildings. 172gms. Height 9 cm ***
*** A pair of carved black lacquer over cinnabar vases, decorated in mirror image with figures in landscapes framed by scrolls, height 20.5 cm. ***
*** An old carved dark netsuke of a drunken shojo, seated holding aloft a sake gourd. Signed, height 4 cm. Note: In Japanese mythology shojo is regarded as a sea spirit with red hair and a fondness for alcohol. ***
*** A Chinese rosewood box, rectangular shape with inverse fielded panel lid. 25.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 5.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century Chinese cinnabar lacquer lidded box of circular section, decorated with figures in a courtyard. Height 10 cm ***
*** An old Japanese bronze tsuba, decorated with images of Yoki, the supernatural spirit of Japanese folklore as a genie in relief to each side with gilt highlights, engraved signature as character marks. 8.5 x 7.8 cm. ***
*** An old Chinese cased eight-piece ink stone set, the variously shaped and decorated ink stones with remains of gilt highlights, in fitted case with calligraphic detail to the hinged lid. ***
*** A Japanese Edo period carved wooden study of a Sambasso dancer, circa 1850. Showing traces of original paint. Well carved face. Height 5 cm. An uncommon subject. ***
*** An old Chinese carved wood sculpture of a happy fisherman, standing on gnarly base holding a large knobbly fish, his traditional flowing robes with part knobbly effect from the natural burl. Height 33 cm. ***
*** A pair of Chinese gu form bronze vases, the swollen mid-section patterned with trigrams, the necks with stiff leaves engraved with calligraphy, the flaring bases engraved with square fret pattern and Shou characters. Height 27 cm ***
*** A Chinese silver set twin polished pearl shell, the interior of each shell set with a silver dragon, joined by a large silver hinge with bamboo patterned stand. 19 cm x 18 cm (when closed). Provenance: The Flower Family Collection ***
*** A red lacquered and gilded carved wood Amitabha Buddha, modelled seated in dhyana mudra, his coiffure formed with multiple whorls spread over his head along with a pronounced urna. Height 33 cm ***
*** A Japanese cased D?, the breast plate with corded decoration, in glass case. 41 cm x 37 cm. ***
*** A Chinese carved stone seal of square section, surmounted by a contorted temple dog, mottled tan colour. Height 6.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese 'Onda Village tea / sake set', includes two teapots and five drinking cups, turquoise green glaze. Provenance: From the collection of Denis and Joy Hanna. Note: Dennis visited Japan in 1964, it is recorded that 'I had a wonderful visit to Onda,… ***
*** A Chinese pale jade libation cup, cylindrical with two scroll handles issuing from the sides, raised on a small foot ring. Chinese export wax seal affixed under the base. Height 8.5 cm ***
*** A late 19th century aesthetic movement silver plate table centrepiece, the bare-chested maiden leans over the oval bowl, butterfly to her hand and to the lower rim and the curved front leg support, with fitting (vase) absent, presentation engraved 'E.F.… ***
*** A high quality modern Japanese craftsman's knife, the gilt metal handle with blossoms finely decorated in relief, the steel blade with conforming decoration, hardwood mounts, in fitted presentation box with associated pamphlet ***
*** A Chinese semi-translucent green and pale toned carved pendant, formed as a double gourd with salamander to the side, length 6.4 cm. ***
*** A Japanese Meiji period lacquered and gilded cedar document box, rectangular shape, the black ground decorated with birds and flower, lidded and with a single drawer. 33 cm x 25 cm x 23 cm ***
*** A Japanese wakizashi chrome blade with rusting, in earlier scabbard and with black hide covered paulownia sword box. ***
*** An old cinnabar lidded box, oblong, the top carved with figures and pavilions, width 14 cm ***
*** A late 19th century Chinese silver presentation specimen vase, long tapered neck, bamboo form handle and relief embossed bamboo foliage compressed spherical body, flared foot, presentation engraved to Dr. P.J. Todd, an independent missionary in Canton c… ***
*** A c.1900 Chinese Wan Hing lobed silver dish, the flaring panelled sides pierced and engraved with bamboo, foliate and floral designs, raised on three ball feet, impressed marks to base. Diameter 13.7 cm ***
*** An early 20th century Wai Kee Chinese silver lidded circular box, engraved bamboo decoration and encircling fine hammered bands, impressed marks. 180gms. Height 5.5 cm, diameter 9 cm ***
*** A large 17th century Tembo school iron tsuba, of mokko-gata shape with hot punched Buddhist characters. One plugged hitsuana, c.1650. 8.1 x 7.7 cm. ***
*** An Art Deco heavy malachite glass Buddha, traditional lotus position. Height 20 cm, width 15 cm ***