*** | A large rare Qing Dynasty carved wood dragon panel, superbly carved in huanghuali wood (attributed) in layered relief with nine dragons each with four claws. The central dragon with sinuous wreathen body in front profile with head carved in high relief… | *** | |
*** | 19th century Chinese carved rhinoceros horn libation cup entirely carved and pierced with ornate figures & animals amongst foliage, scrolling cloud to the rim. Displayed on matching carved fruitwood stand. Horn 67 cm length, 87 cm height on stand (damage… | *** | |
*** | Chinese rhino horn libation cup carved with elephant mask and climbing dragon 11.5 cm height | *** | |
*** | A late 19th century lidded urn attributed to Piwiki Horohau (ngati Raukawa), circular shape on a pedestal base. The pedestal and stem with wharkarare and whakatara patterns. The base carved with two kuri dogs in high relief. The lid with conforming… | *** | |
*** | An exceptionally rare matching pair of 18th century silver gilt pilgrims flasks, pear shaped with screw tops, one side engraved 'Veronica Duchess of Kincardine to her Daughter Lady Elisabeth Boswell', engraved crest of a hooded falcon, and latin motto… | *** | |
*** | Small antique Rhino horn bowl 10 cm diameter | *** | |
*** | Three vintage Art books | *** | |
*** | A Chinese late 19th / early 20th century carved amber sculpture depicting bowls of flowers and plants on a custom hardwood stand. Length 13 cm. Provenance: E.A. Stanton estate | *** | |
*** | A fine quality Chinese silver 3 piece export ware tea set, of compressed circular form comprising teapot, lidded sugar bowl and milk jug, with dragon handles and finials, the bodies cast in low relief with continuous landscape scenes with numerous figures… | *** | |
*** | Chinese export ware three piece silver teaset, baluster shape embossed decorated in relief with a continuous landscape including numerous figures, birds, water buffalo, bird, blossom, willows and pagoda, with simulated bamboo finial, handle and spout, the… | *** | |
*** | A superb late 19th century Chinese silver enamel bowl marked Haung Jiu Ji and Tien Shing. Decorated with three panels of blossom branches and various birds. On a carved wooden stand, diameter 13 cm. Height 6.5 cm (bowl). Provenance: E.A. Stanton estate | *** | |
*** | A fine Tibetan or Mongolian 19th century silver and metal Phurba (ritual dagger), the hilt decorated with four Vajrakila wrathful bone masks each embellished with turquoise, the handle inlaid with turquoise, coral and a lapis lazuli. The tapering… | *** | |
*** | Superb pair of Chinese silver two handled censers. Decorated with dragons, bamboo leaves and clouds, the handles copying bamboo. Both mounted on custom made wooden stands. Silver mark 'CW' and a Chinese character. Stands bearing Chinese characters to… | *** | |
*** | A rare pair of 19th century Tibetan Buddhist bronzed lion dogs, each raised on a rectangular plinth with traces of polychrome paint to the surface, Tibetan Vajra emblem engraved to the underside of each, 13 cm width. 20 cm height | *** | |
*** | Impressive 130 piece Japanese suite of cutlery with fancy shell decorated handles, 12 place setting including a 6 piece cruet set, contained in a fitted mahogany canteen on stand, by Miyamoto Shoko, Tokyo | *** | |
*** | A fine and rare Edo period Sage-Jubako (picnic set) by Shunso the rectangular frame containing a four-tiered jubako (food container) and two lacquer tokkuri (sake bottles) in a box-stand. The upper section with a small drawer containing five lacquer trays… | *** | |
*** | Fine Japanese Edo period Suzuribako (writing box) by Shaomoi Masanari the lid decorated with a flock of storks rendered in gilt hiramakie with similar decoration to the underside. The interior with Inkstone and Suiteki. Provenance: Gillbertson collection,… | *** | |
*** | Chinese silver spirit kettle with simulated bamboo handle and spout, dragons head finial and dragon cast in relief to the body, the base on four stylised dragon and fish supports | *** | |
*** | Japanese Katana ornate gilt tsuba with wave design, bound sharkskin hilt with gilt wave menuki, ray skin covered scabbard with brass fittings. Maker Suke Kane, c. 1837 | *** | |
*** | Large antique Thai temple Buddha of Shakyam Uni, hand carved and gilded | *** | |
*** | A Chinese carved rock crystal figure of Guan Yin and child on wooden stand. Height 22 cm (incl. stand). Provenance: E.A. Stanton estate | *** | |
*** | Late 19th century Chinese silver export ware three piece tea service, circular shape with dragon handles finials and body decoration (teapot hinge detached, sugar bowl lid with splitting, two pieces marked to the base. Provenance: from the collection of… | *** | |
*** | A carved Chinese Ducan stone panel, depicting Guanyin and attendant in a mythical landscape on carved wood stand. Height 34 cm | *** | |
*** | Antique signed ivory Buddhist shrine all very intricately carved in a shallow relief, the doors opening to reveal deity standing on lotus throne with two child attendants (some faults) 22 cm height | *** | |
*** | An impressive Ming Dynasty temple guardian figure Gansu Province, the robust figure with glass eyes standing in a crouching posture with hands placed to thighs, wood with traces of polychrome paint. Raised on an ebonised stand, a similar figure held in… | *** | |
*** | Early 20th century Chinese silver punch bowl marked Sing Fat Decorated with flowers and butterflies in relief, shaped swag form rim. Inscribed to base 'Presented to Wor. Bro. E.A Stanton / By the Brethren, Lodge Star of Southern China no 2013, E Canton /… | *** | |
*** | Pair 19th century Chinese bamboo pots finely carved in relief with landscapes and figures and other panels of figures, animal and bird | *** | |
*** | Chinese 22ct 28stone diamond bracelet round brilliant cuts claw set on hinged panels, fancy rail link strap '16 | *** | |
*** | A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937). The bowl is carved with double tane figures lying prone with elbows bent and legs extended. Between them a single feather is held to the mouths. 'Kia ora' is carved to the sides. Curved Bakelite… | *** | |
*** | Tibetan 17/18th century brass Dorje, 12 cm length, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London | *** | |
*** | A rare 19th century Tibetan Vajra-Katari ( ritual Chopping knife), cast in silver with the head of a Makara and the head of a peacock, the curved flaring metal blade issuing from the mouth section, engraved with Tibetan script. The Makara head surmounted… | *** | |
*** | A late 19th / early 20th century Chinese silver bowl, marked Hung Chong & Co Decorated with assorted flowers in relief. Diameter 19 cm. Height 10 cm. Provenance: E.A. Stanton estate | *** | |
*** | Large pair of 20th century Chinese famille rose vases & covers, baluster shape with domed covers, decorated in brightly coloured enamels, seal mark to base, with red & gilt fabric boxes, 52 cm high | *** | |
*** | Chinese cinnabar lacquered table lamp baluster shape carved with continuous landscape | *** | |
*** | Tibetan silver brass and metal Phurba, with integral chopping knife, the finial cast in the form of a dorje, 22 cm length, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London | *** | |
*** | Tibetan 17/18th century brass Dorje, 12 cm length, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London | *** | |
*** | Fine Chinese silver gilt, filigree & enamel tea caddy, circular lobed form, the lid with lotus form finial, jade collar, the body overlaid in brightly coloured enamels of bird and blossom, and hardstone cabochons, c1900-1910, 18 cm height | *** | |
*** | Fine Chinese silver gilt, filigree & enamel ginger jar, traditional baluster shape with detachable lid, overlaid in brightly coloured enamels with birds and blossom and hardstone cabochons, on later wooden base, c1900-1910, 21 cm height | *** | |
*** | A boxed Chinese olive green lidded urn, with dog and ring handles, Fu dog finial and geometric carved body on wooden base. Height 22 cm (including Base) | *** | |
*** | Fine Japanese Edo period lacquer Kazaridana (display cabinet), featuring fine metal work and gold Hiramaki-e lacquer decoration, the cabinet bears gilt mounts on the four shelves and bracket feet and contains a Kodogu-Bako box enclosed by a pair of hinged… | *** | |
*** | Japanese Meiji period lacquer casket raised on four bracket feet, with overhanging cover and five drawers, decorated, in gold hiramaki-e and tamaki-e with Tokugawa family mon and scrolling Omura crest designs on a black lacquer ground with further… | *** | |
*** | Mid 19th century Chinese game compendium, near complete with finely carved ivory box contained games, puzzles, tricks and counters contained in lacquered box with fine gilt decorations | *** | |
*** | A fine and rare Ming Dynasty red lacquer incense box circular form decorated with the buddha Maitreya and an attendant, complete with a wooden box. 7 cm diameter | *** | |
*** | A large carved ivory figure of Lou holding a ruyi sceptre. The robes decorated with dragons and peasants. Variously inscribed. Height 41 cm | *** | |
*** | Large late 18th century / early 19th century Chinese brass incense burner decorated with lion masks and various characters. Pierced lid with fu dog finial. Height 64 cm | *** | |
*** | 24ct Chinese pendant, pierced design with applied characters | *** | |
*** | Fine Chinese silver & enamel lobed tea caddy, the 4 panels decorated in coloured enamels with flowers and blossom on a fine wire work background, the detachable lid with green enamel leaf border, the base stamped silver, (early 20th century) 15 cm height | *** | |
*** | Carved ivory horse in Tang style, studded with turquoise & coral, 23 cm overall length | *** | |
*** | Victorian sterling silver water jug made for the Indian colonial market, and retailed by Charles Nephew & Co, Calcutta (fl1840-1870), of tapering form with alternating plain and ornately chased bands of stylised scrolls, pierced thumb piece, prancing… | *** | |
*** | Japanese late Edo period gilt lacquer Inro, three compartments decorated with a shishi in a rocky landscape | *** | |
*** | Japanese late Edo period gilt lacquer Inro, six compartments decorated with a continuous landscape pattern with ojime nut tightener | *** | |
*** | A carved Chinese Duan stone panel of a buffalo in a hill landscape, on a carved wood base. Height 18.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Japanese World War II officers long sword gilt metal floral tsuba, original bound grip with fittings and red lacquered scabbard and silk cover steel handle signed and engraved blade length 65 cm | *** | |
*** | Three Chinese wooden carved and framed porcelain panels depicting various landscapes with figures, calligraphy to each central panel, each 124 x 38 cm | *** | |
*** | Chinese silver oblong cigarette box, by Tuck Chang of Shanghai, the top and side decorated in low relief with dragons and flaming pearls | *** | |
*** | A boxed Chinese pale jade lidded urn, with dog and ring handles, plain body. Height 22 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese Yixing stoneware teapot, decorated with bamboo handle, decorated on one side with panels of calligraphy. Makers mark to base. Chip to inside lid. Length 19 cm | *** | |
*** | Japanese sterling silver 8 piece cocktail set by Arthur & Boyd Yokohama c1910, comprising, shaker, circular tray and 6 small beakers, all decorated in relief with irises, approx 1010 grams | *** | |
*** | Chinese export silver 3 piece teaset, comprising pot, lidded two handled sugar bowl and milk jug, each piece decorated in low relief with a dragon, approx 712 grams | *** | |
*** | Antique Chinese 18ct mounted black coral bangle, gold mounted heavily engraved with florals 52 mm interior dia | *** | |
*** | Framed silk embroidered late 19th to early 20th century Chinese official Mandarin court rank badge no. 2. From the front of a surcoat, sixth official ranking ( the lesser egret represents a civil official). Embroidered with five bats, below waves crashing… | *** | |
*** | Chinese 19th century export gilt and lacquered writing box decorated to the top, front and sides with boats on a river and figures in terraced houses on a black ground. The interior with a central panel painted in gilt with figures in a garden setting.… | *** | |
*** | A carved ivory figure of a seated scholar with book and teacup on wooden stand. Height 21 cm | *** | |
*** | Fine quality unmarked Indian silver 3 piece tea set, elliptical shape, ornately engraved with traditional scrolling foliate design centred by a blank shield, approx 1411 grams, (sugar bowl lid finial is a replacement) | *** | |
*** | Framed silk embroidered Qing Dynasty official Mandarin court rank badge no. 1. From the front of a surcoat, second official ranking. Golden pheasant for a civil official, embroidered with eight Buddhist symbols in the clouds - lotus fungus umbrella banner… | *** | |
*** | Tibetan brass and copper phurba, with integral dorje and chopping knife, the final with three mask mounts surmounted by a horse head, 30 cm length, Provenance: Geoffrey Key Collection, London | *** | |
*** | A Chinese Qing Dynasty summer robe, with a finely embroidered forth rank badge with a goose and clouds to the front and back, minor loose thread damage to the front badge, 114 cm length | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Taisho period O-yoroi Samurai armor suit. Complete with waraji sandals and cast-iron helmet, the helmet most likely dating from the Edo period. | *** | |
*** | Ornate Japanese red lacquered screen the top rail formed as a dragon, the centre inlaid in ivory and shibayama figure and peacock in a landscape, the base decorated with bids on heavy scrolling feet | *** | |
*** | Pair Indian hardwood temple sconces carved figures of musicians with remains of polychrome decoration, 52 cm heights | *** | |
*** | An ivory lidded cricket cage, the base lacquer, Dao Guang mark to base in later fitted box. Height 6 cm | *** | |
*** | Whalebone carving of a whale 18.5 cm length, modern ivory style rectangular box, scrimshaw decorated lid with a whaling scene and a small Japanese carved ivory figure of a sage | *** | |
*** | Carved pink coral figure of seated fisherman with catch, 6.5 cm height (faults) | *** | |
*** | Chinese 14ct hinged snap bangle, ornately pierced with florals and calligraphy | *** | |
*** | 18ct and jade bracelet, four bright green jade circle links with five Chinese character circle links | *** | |
*** | Pair Chinese carved hardwood immortal figures riding exotic birds with foliate back drops, 56 cm height | *** | |
*** | Large heavy brass urn decorative shallow relief of mythical beasts, 54 cm height | *** | |
*** | 19th century Chinese export black lacquer sewing box painted gilt decorations with original carved bone fittings | *** | |
*** | Carved hardstone reclining water buffalo with child on its back, 21 cm length | *** | |
*** | A good quality early 20th century Nepali Tibetan figure of Shakyamuni Buddha. Seated with hands in the Vitarka mudra. Fire gilded with 24kt gold finish. The underside with copper base plate with engraved Tibetan double dorje. 18 cm height | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Meiji period lacquer box and two other Japanese lacquer boxes | *** | |
*** | Chinese 14ct fancy link bracelet four rectangular pierced with calligraphy emblems link with plain and rope link chain 21 cm length approx 19gms | *** | |
*** | Fine Meiji Japanese ivory, silver & shibayama vase signed to base and body, the silver overlaid with coloured enamel decorations, the body decorated in mother of pearl and tortoiseshell with birds in a tree, butterfly and blossom | *** | |
*** | Japanese Wakasashi plain copper tsuba, bound grips with some wear to sharkskin, leather bound wartime scabbard | *** | |
*** | Sterling silver Chinese export tea service with two cups and saucers in George III style. Marked 900 underneath. Total weight 1.06kg | *** | |
*** | Large Lingbi scholar stone in the form of the year of the rabbit. Length 46 cm | *** | |
*** | A Tibetan 18th century brass and metal Phurba (ritual dagger), the triangulated blade issues from the mouth of a mythical makara, the handle cast as a dorje surmounted by deity and Garuda masks with a horse head final in high relief emblematic of the… | *** | |
*** | A Tibetan 18th century silver and metal Phurba (ritual dagger), the large tapering triangulated blade issues from the mouth of a mythical makara. The makara surmounted by a dragon cast in high relief beneath three mask deity mounts and a horse head… | *** | |
*** | Carved green quartz urn & cover boldly carved with metal fittings & base, 44 cm overall height (faults) | *** | |
*** | Indian 22ct gold and design bead necklace, slightly graduating various faceted beads with small tassel 41 cm long | *** | |
*** | Late Victorian silver plated 6 piece tea and coffee service, made for the Indian market, comprising large octagonal two handled tray, spirit kettle, teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl and milk jug, all ornately engraved with an all-over scrolling foliate… | *** | |
*** | Thai sterling silver four piece coffee set comprising oval tray, coffee pot, lidded sugar bowl and cream jug, with applied panels of Buddhistic figures, approx 1164g | *** | |
*** | Tibetan 19th century brass Wish Granting altar offering statue, label to the underside inscribed 'Yizhin Norbu, 'The wish granting jewel, mother of all gems', 13 x 11 cm, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London | *** | |
*** | A Chinese Duan inkstone, decorated with two ducks, the side with calligraphy and encased in custom fit case and cover. Length 15 cm | *** | |
*** | A framed mica stone carved panel marked with Chinese characters and seal, carved wooden stand with fretwork vines and scrolls. Height 28 cm | *** | |
*** | An 18th century Chinese/Korean water dropper in the shape. of a quince. Olive green with dark red glaze. Sotheby's Chicago tag to underside. Height 7 cm | *** | |