1048 |
A FINE CHINESE RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP carved with lingzhi and dragons amidst cloud-scrolls and bamboo-shoots, the horn of good deep colour with caramel highlights around the rim, 16th/17th century, 7.5" (190mm) wide x 4.25" (110mm) high. See illustration Provenance: Apparently acquired by John Reeves after his arrival in Canton in 1812 and thence by descent. £15000-25000 | Nil |
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34000 |
| 1049 | A MAGNIFICENT CHINESE RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP carved with a continuous landscape inhabited by figures beside pavilions, trees, pagodas, bridges and cascading water, 17th/18th century, 7" (178mm) wide x 5.75" (146mm) high. See illustration Provenance: Apparently acquired by John Reeves after his arrival in Canton in 1812 and thence by descent. £20000-30000 | Nil |
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88000 |
| 1050 | A FINE CHINESE "SPINACH-GREEN" JADE VASE of flattened baluster form carved with fruiting branches, leafy tendrils and the shoulders with perched phoenix, the stone of good deep hue with some mottling, probably late Qianlong/Jiaqing, 9.25" high (235mm), apparently retaining the original carved and pierced hardwood stand in two parts, the upper section with "silver"-wire inlay, 14.25" high overall (365mm) and retaining the original hardwood case with brocade lining and sliding lid. See illustration Provenance: Apparently acquired by John Reeves after his arrival in Canton in 1812 and thence by descent. £12000-18000 | Nil |
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15000 |
| 1051 | A MAGNIFICENT, CHINESE "WHITE" JADE SCHOLARS OR ALTAR SET, Qianlong/Jiaqing, comprising: A "censer" and cover, (Fangding) in the form of an archaic ritual vessel, the lid with a coiled dragon finial, the stone of an even translucent pale celadon white tone, with simulated russet "inclusions" apparently applied in paint at the time of manufacture to disguise minor flaws in the stone, 5.75" high (147mm) A vase of flattened baluster form carved with stiff leaves, the stone of an even translucent pale celadon- white tone with snowy white inclusions, 5 1/8" high (132mm) A cushion-shaped box with a panel of archaistic carving to the lid, the stone of an even translucent pale celadon-white tone with minor snowy-white inclusions, 2.5" wide (64mm) Apparently retaining the original carved hardwood stands with "silver"-wire inlay, 10.75" high overall (273mm) Provenance: Apparently acquired by John Reeves after his arrival in Canton in 1812 and thence by descent £50000-100000 | Nil |
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130000 |
| 1052 | A CHINESE "WHITE" JADE CARVING of a mythical beast, probably Qianlong, 2.25" (56mm). See illustration Provenance: Private Collection, Cranborne Chase, Dorset. £500-1000 | Nil |
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2200 |
| 1053 | A CHINESE "WHITE" JADE SNUFF BOTTLE in the form of a fruit, carved in relief with a butterfly amidst leafy tendrils, with a carved coral stopper, 18th/19th century, 2.75" high (70mm). See illustration Provenance: Private Collection, Cranborne Chase, Dorset. The carving on the present lot may be compared to an example from the collection of the Right Hon. The Marquess of Exeter KCMG, illustrated in the catalogue of his collection on page 135 (J3) published by Hugh Moss (Publications) Ltd 1974. £500-1000 | Nil |
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1100 |
| 1100 | A REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND BRASS INLAID WRITING SLOPE, the sloping fall with all over scrolling brass inlay and turned moulding, the interior with a leather lined writing surface and fitted compartments, 12" wide £100-200 | Nil |
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230 |
| 1101 | A REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND BRASS INLAID TEA CADDY, the rectangular top with a central brass tablet and conforming stringing, the interior with twin brass set tea canisters and cut-glass sugar bowl, the case with twin ring lion mask handles, 12" wide £60-80 | Nil |
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140 |
| 1102 | A VICTORIAN MUSICAL BOX with a cylinder mechanism playing six tunes, with painted decoration, 14.5" wide £100-200 | Nil |
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170 |
| 1103 | AN AMERICAN ROSEWOOD, "PARCHMENT" AND BRASS BOUND STRONG BOX, the exterior with all over brass straps, mounts and carrying handles, the interior with a fall front enclosing two recessed drawers and secret drawers with brass fittings, stamped "The White House, San Francisco", 13" wide £50-100 | Nil |
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120 |
| 1104 | A PAIR OF VICTORIAN PAPIER MACHÉ SWING HANDLED PLATES with naturalistic gilt handles, the plates with wavy edges and decorated borders, the centres painted with studies of terriers, each 10.5" wide, together with a similar cartouche-shaped tray decorated with four dogs in an interior, 25" wide. See illustration £100-200 | Nil |
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420 |
| 1105 | A VEINED RED MARBLE OBELISK with black and white veins and a similar white obelisk together with a similar urn-shaped ornament, the obelisks 9.5" high (3). See illustration £80-150 | Nil |
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150 |
| 1106 | A PAIR OF REGENCY RED LACQUERED BOTTLE COASTERS with ringed decoration, 5.25" wide (2) £50-100 | Nil |
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200 |
| 1107 | A VICTORIAN LEATHER BOUND MUSICAL PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, the red leather cover with gilt detailing and musical motif, with gilt metal fittings opening to gilt edged photograph pages, 8.5" wide £40-60 | Nil |
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80 |
| 1108 | A VICTORIAN PAPIER MACHÉ GAMES BOX, the domed top set with mother of pearl chips and gilt scrolling decoration, the interior compartments containing a variety of playing cards, gaming counters and other similar items, 11.5" wide, together with another similar box with rose painted lid (2) £80-150 | Nil |
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180 |
| 1109 | A 1930'S "JADEITE" LAMP in the form of an archaistic head, on an oak base, fitted for electricity, 12" high £50-100 | Nil |
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| 1110 | ETHNOGRAPHICA: A CARVED WOODEN NECK REST on decorated stand with interlacing carved patterns, possibly Japanese, 7.5" high £100-200 | Nil |
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180 |
| 1111 | ETHNOGRAPHICA: A CARVED WOODEN FIGURE wearing an elaborate headdress, possibly Yoruba, 13.75" £100-200 | Nil |
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| 1112 | ETHNOGRAPHICA: A CARVED WOODEN MATERNITY FIGURE of a woman holding a baby, the figure with mirror-set eyes, possibly West African, late 19th/early 20th century, 12.5" high £150-300 | Nil |
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140 |
| 1113 | AN 18TH CENTURY BLUNDERBUSS with a flintlock firing mechanism, engraved "Southall", the flared barrel with ring decoration and cross hatched stock, 30.5". See illustration £300-600 | Nil |
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1200 |
| 1114 | AN AMETHYST GEODE, 12" wide £100-200 | Nil |
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200 |
| 1115 | A LARGE ELEPHANT TUSK recovered from the Hope, a Dutch treasure ship which smashed into Chesil Beach in January 1749, 62". See illustration £200-400 | Nil |
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850 |
| 1116 | Spare Lot | Nil |
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| 1117 | A HEUBACH KOPPELSDORF DOLL, numbered 3206, with blinking eyes and open mouth and a composition body and arms, 22" £100-200 | Nil |
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140 |
| 1118 | A VICTORIAN PORCELAIN HEADED DOLL with glass eyes and leather covered body, in period costume, 14". See illustration £200-400 | Nil |
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320 |
| 1119 | A 19TH CENTURY PISTOL with octagonal barrel, revolving six bullet chamber with pin firing mechanism, folding trigger and engraved decoration, 8" £50-100 | Nil |
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50 |
| 1120 | A PRESENTATION CASED SET OF FOUR CABLES inscribed "Platino Brazileira Cable. Siemens Bros. London", in a mahogany and glass display case, 10" wide. See illustration £150-250 | Nil |
|
360 |
| 1121 | A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY AND BRASS MOUNTED MEDICINE CHEST, the rectangular top opening to reveal compartments fitted with bottles, all above a small drawer, with applied paper label, inscribed "Mr Edward Tucker of St Germans was the first qualified veterinary surgeon in Cornwall, 1834 (this was one of his medicine cases)", 7" wide £100-200 | Nil |
|
90 |
| 1122 | A PAIR OF MERRYWEATHER & SONS FIRE BUCKETS of riveted construction with copper rims and swing handles, 13" high (2) £100-200 | Nil |
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1123 |
A STEVENGRAPH: "The Present Time, 60 Miles an Hour", depicting a locomotive "Lord Howe", inscribed "Woven in Silk by Thomas Stevens", 2" x 5.75" together with five further Stevengraphs depicting sporting and transport themes (6). See illustration £100-200 |
Nil |
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420 |
