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Interiors - 17 and 18 November including Asian Ceramics, Silver, Jewellery and Clocks
Sale Days:
Wednesday 17 November 2021
10:00
- 17:00 GMT
Starts with Lot 551
Works of Art, Carpets, Clocks and Furniture
Thursday 18 November 2021
10:00
- 17:01 GMT
Starts with Lot 1201
Asian Art, Silver, Watches and Jewellery
Wednesday
17 November
Lot 551 – 690
Works of Art
& Carpets 10am
Lot 701 – 756
Clocks 11:30am
Lot 786-818 Carpets 12.30pm
Lot 901 - 1171
Furniture
& Garden Statuary 1:30pm
Thursday
18 November
Lot 1201- 1368
Asian Art
10am
Lot 1401 - 1622
Silver 1.30pm
Lot 1695 – 1750
Watches
3.30pm
Lot 1751 – 1977
Jewellery to
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Friday 12 November 9am-5pm
Saturday 13 November 9am-12.30noon
Monday 15 November 9am-5pm
Tuesday 16 November 9am-5pm
Lot 1327
Sold
A JAPANESE IMARI PLATE
Edo period, 18th/19th century
Painted in the centre with chrysanthemum inside a panelled border painted with pine, prunus and bamboo, blue fuku mark, 21cm diameter; also a Canton famille-rose Persian market small plate, 17cm diameter (2)
Painted in the centre with chrysanthemum inside a panelled border painted with pine, prunus and bamboo, blue fuku mark, 21cm diameter; also a Canton famille-rose Persian market small plate, 17cm diameter (2)
Imari plate- minor wear to the gildinCanton plate- glued rim chip and haircrack. Some wear to the…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1328
Sold
A CHINESE TWO-HANDLED BALUSTER VASE
Enamelled in green with lotus flowers and tendrils, the shoulders with a band of key fret and ruyi heads, iron-red and gilt handles, apochryphal iron-red Daoguang seal mark, 29cm high
Good condition
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1329
Sold
A GROUP OF SIX CHINESE PAINTINGS
Late 19th/20th century, watercolour on paper
Painted with figurative scenes depiction Shoulao, Immortals and other figures, each approx 26cm square, glazed and framed, one also mounted (6)
Painted with figurative scenes depiction Shoulao, Immortals and other figures, each approx 26cm square, glazed and framed, one also mounted (6)
Paper discoloured and with some staining. One piece of glass is broken
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1330
Unsold
A LARGE PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE OCTAGONAL DISHES
Qianlong
Each painted with two buffalo beside plantain, flowers and rocks, 36cm diameter (2) 6941
Each painted with two buffalo beside plantain, flowers and rocks, 36cm diameter (2) 6941
One dish with shallow chip to rim on right hand side, approx. 2cm. by 1cm. Some minor nicks to rim.…
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1331
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE-GROUND OVIFORM JAR AND COVER
Kangxi style but later
The sides enamelled with a catfish and three flatfish against a powder-blue ground, 29cm high (2)
The sides enamelled with a catfish and three flatfish against a powder-blue ground, 29cm high (2)
Good condition
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1332
Sold
A PAIR OF CHINESE SOAPSTONE INLAID WOODEN PANELS
Late 19th century
Each inlaid with a man and woman standing before a tree, 45.5cm by 18cm (2)
Each inlaid with a man and woman standing before a tree, 45.5cm by 18cm (2)
One panel with split to wood along bottom edge. Overall in good condition
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1333
Sold
A CHINESE WHITE GLAZED PORCELAIN FLUTED DISH
Moulded in the centre with a dragon writhing amongst cloud scrolls, apochcryphal blue six character Xuande mark, 21cm diameter
Good condition
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1334
Unsold
A CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER AND STAND
Six character Xuande mark but later
Of compressed form with upright handles, the stand of flower form on three bracket feet, censer 17.5cm wide; and a pair of small bronze gu vases, 11cm high (4) 2218
Of compressed form with upright handles, the stand of flower form on three bracket feet, censer 17.5cm wide; and a pair of small bronze gu vases, 11cm high (4) 2218
Censer and stand- diagonal split by the side of one handle, approx. 5cm length. Smaller split…
Estimate: £80 - £100
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1335
Sold
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER MOUNTED HAND MIRROR AND HAIRBRUSH
Late 19th/early 20th century
Each finely embossed with dragons amongst cloud scrolls, stamped LW, probably for Luen Wo of Shanghai, mirror 24cm high, brush 23cm length (2)
Each finely embossed with dragons amongst cloud scrolls, stamped LW, probably for Luen Wo of Shanghai, mirror 24cm high, brush 23cm length (2)
The silver in good condition. There is a fracture along the outer edge of the glass mirror, approx.…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1336
Sold
A PAIR OF CHINESE SCROLL PAINTINGS
Late 20th century, watercolour on paper
Each painted with red and black carp, each with black inscriptions and red seals, image 94cm by 48cm (2)
Each painted with red and black carp, each with black inscriptions and red seals, image 94cm by 48cm (2)
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£140
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1337
Sold
A CHINESE PARCEL- GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED MONK
Probably 20th century
Cast in seated pose, the rectangular base with an apochryphal Qianlong mark, 16.5cm high, fitted box
Cast in seated pose, the rectangular base with an apochryphal Qianlong mark, 16.5cm high, fitted box
Some deliberate `ageing' to the gilding
Hammer price:
£1,800
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1338
Sold
A CHINESE FAN PAINTING
20th century
Painted with a bridge crossing a river in a mountainous landscape, black inscription with red seal, 52cm wide, mounted, framed and glazed
Painted with a bridge crossing a river in a mountainous landscape, black inscription with red seal, 52cm wide, mounted, framed and glazed
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1339
Sold
A CHINESE PAINTED SQUARE MARBLE PANEL
19th century
Painted with immortals rising from waves towards three court officials, the reverse with a calligraphic inscription, 30cm wide, with wood frame and stand
Painted with immortals rising from waves towards three court officials, the reverse with a calligraphic inscription, 30cm wide, with wood frame and stand
Breaks to the top right corner and bottom left hand corner. Some repainting in places. Some wear to…
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1340
Sold
A LARGE CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE POWDER-BLUE GROUND PEAR SHAPED VASE
20th century
Each side painted with a panel enclosing insects hovering above flowers, signed and with seal, against a powder-blue ground gilt with scattered roundels and with twin lug handles, iron red five character Jingdezhen mark to base, 35.5cm high
Each side painted with a panel enclosing insects hovering above flowers, signed and with seal, against a powder-blue ground gilt with scattered roundels and with twin lug handles, iron red five character Jingdezhen mark to base, 35.5cm high
There is some grittiness to the glaze in places, particularly around the neck. Minor wear to the…
Hammer price:
£1,900
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1341
Sold
A CHINESE SMALL WHITE GLAZED DISH
19th/20th century
Lightly incised to the centre with three cloud scrolls, 14.5cm diameter
Lightly incised to the centre with three cloud scrolls, 14.5cm diameter
Good condition
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1343
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE STEM CUP
Probably 20th century
Painted on the exterior with a row of characters, 10cm high
Painted on the exterior with a row of characters, 10cm high
Chip to outside of footrim, approx. 1cm by 0.6cm. Some glaze impurities to the interior
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1345
Unsold
A PERSIAN MANUSCRIPT
Possibly late 18th century
37 leaves of black script with purple highlights, the endpaper possibly bearing a date, floral boards, 23.5cm by 18cm 6428
37 leaves of black script with purple highlights, the endpaper possibly bearing a date, floral boards, 23.5cm by 18cm 6428
Generally in poor condition. Some brown staining around the edges of the pages. Some tears and…
Estimate: £0 - £0
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1346
Unsold
WITHDRAWN COLLECTED A CHINESE CELADON GLAZED STONEWARE YEN YEN VASE
Probably Song dynasty
The sides moulded with lotus sprays beneath a greyish green celadon glaze, 21.5cm high. Provenance: Bought from F.C.Williams, London, in 1928, according to accompanying paperwork
The sides moulded with lotus sprays beneath a greyish green celadon glaze, 21.5cm high. Provenance: Bought from F.C.Williams, London, in 1928, according to accompanying paperwork
The vase has misfired in the kiln. Some chips to the footrim
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1347
Unsold
A CHINESE CELADON GLAZED BOWL
Ming dynasty
Covered in a crackled celadon glaze stopping short of the footrim on the exterior, 12.5cm diameter, wood stand (2)
Covered in a crackled celadon glaze stopping short of the footrim on the exterior, 12.5cm diameter, wood stand (2)
The glaze has an overall crackle which has some light brown staining. Shallow chips to the outer…
Estimate: £0 - £0
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1348
Sold
A CHINESE EMBROIDERED SILK TABLE RUNNER
20th century
Each side embroidered with colourful flower sprays, 206cm by 37cm
Each side embroidered with colourful flower sprays, 206cm by 37cm
Some minor staining and marks
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1349
Sold
A CHINESE WHITE JADE `COIN' PLAQUE
Carved in imitation of a Spanish eight-reales coin, one side with the head of Charles IV of Spain and the inscription, `Carolus IIII, Dei Gratia, 1806', the reverse with the Spanish coat of arms and the legend ` Hispan et ind Rex M 8R T H, 5.7cm diameter
It is likely to be of fairly recent manufacture. There are several small nicks to the rim
Hammer price:
£5,500
Estimate: £100 - £150
17 November 2021
17 November 2021
Lot 1350
Unsold
A CHINESE POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE
Tang Dynasty
Modelled standing four square wearing a saddle, its head turned slightly to the left, 27.5cm high.
Provenance; Arch Angel Antiques, Hong Kong, 2010, with certificate of authenticity. Thermoluminescence Test by C-Link Research & Development Ltd., Hong Kong, 28 May 2010, ref. no. 1263YE31
Modelled standing four square wearing a saddle, its head turned slightly to the left, 27.5cm high.
Provenance; Arch Angel Antiques, Hong Kong, 2010, with certificate of authenticity. Thermoluminescence Test by C-Link Research & Development Ltd., Hong Kong, 28 May 2010, ref. no. 1263YE31
Restoration to the tail. Some overall wear
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1351
Sold
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE YELLOW-GROUND JARDINIERE
Early 20th century
Painted with four large panels enclosing baskets of flowers, 36cm high
Painted with four large panels enclosing baskets of flowers, 36cm high
Long diagonal haircrack running from the rim to the base. Feint starcrack to the side
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £150 - £200
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1352
Sold
A JAPANESE SHIBAYAMA IVORY CHEROOT HOLDER
Meiji period
In two parts, inlaid with flowers and insects, 9cm length
In two parts, inlaid with flowers and insects, 9cm length
Four pieces of inlay lacking. Some staining to the ivory through use
Hammer price:
£30
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1353
Sold
A CANTON FAMILLE ROSE BOWL
19th century
The exterior and interior with figurative panels alternating with panels of birds amongst flowers, 33cm diameter; also an 18th century Dutch Delft Kraak porcelain style blue and white dish, 40cm diameter (2)
The exterior and interior with figurative panels alternating with panels of birds amongst flowers, 33cm diameter; also an 18th century Dutch Delft Kraak porcelain style blue and white dish, 40cm diameter (2)
Canton bowl- minor wear. Overall in good conditionDelft dish- some glued breaks. Chips to rim
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1354
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A PAIR OF JAPANESE HARDWOOD AND SHIBAYAMA BEZIQUE MARKERS
Meiji period
The ivory tabs inlaid with birds and insects, 9cm length (2)
The ivory tabs inlaid with birds and insects, 9cm length (2)
Minor wear to the gilt leaf decoration. Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1355
Unsold
TWO PERSIAN MINIATURES ON BONE
20th century
One painted with a picnic scene, inscribed on the back `painted by Rabani', the other painted with a polo match, inscribed `painted by Omouni', 4cm by 9.5cm and 4cm by 8cm, framed (2)
One painted with a picnic scene, inscribed on the back `painted by Rabani', the other painted with a polo match, inscribed `painted by Omouni', 4cm by 9.5cm and 4cm by 8cm, framed (2)
Both in overall good condition
Estimate: £100 - £100
17 November 2021
17 November 2021
Lot 1356
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THREE ITEMS OF CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE PORCELAIN
18th/19th century
Comprising; an export bowl, enamelled with panels of flowers inside underglaze blue frames and borders, 22.5cm diameter; a Canton cylindrical pierced vase, moulded and painted with figure panels, 12cm high; a small Canton baluster vase painted with figure panels, 15cm high (3)
Comprising; an export bowl, enamelled with panels of flowers inside underglaze blue frames and borders, 22.5cm diameter; a Canton cylindrical pierced vase, moulded and painted with figure panels, 12cm high; a small Canton baluster vase painted with figure panels, 15cm high (3)
Bowl- very feint starcrack to the base.Minor wear to enamelsCylindrical vase- very fine haircrack…
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1357
Sold
AN INDIAN BRONZE FOOTED DISH
Late 19th/early 20th century
Applied in high relief with Indian deities, animals, lizards, fish and crustacea, 24.5cm diameter
Applied in high relief with Indian deities, animals, lizards, fish and crustacea, 24.5cm diameter
Minor typical wear. Small loss to end of one claw on a crab
Hammer price:
£40
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1358
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UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI ( 1798-1861) TWO JAPANESE WOODBLOCK TRIPTYCHS
One depicting two Samurai warriors crossing a river on horseback, the second with Samurai and horses, each approx. 36cm by 74cm, mounted, framed and glazed (2)
Both with some discolouration, staining and tears
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1359
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A PAIR OF LARGE CHINESE KANGXI STYLE BLUE AND WHITE BRUSH POTS
Modern
Painted with boys holding flowers against a blue washed ground, 18cm high; 20.25cm diameter (2)
Painted with boys holding flowers against a blue washed ground, 18cm high; 20.25cm diameter (2)
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1360
Sold
A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE SLENDER BALUSTER VASE
Qianlong seal mark but later
One side painted with a bird in branches of fruiting peach, the reverse with two cranes, against an incised deep coral ground scattered with flowers, 25cm high
One side painted with a bird in branches of fruiting peach, the reverse with two cranes, against an incised deep coral ground scattered with flowers, 25cm high
Two scratches to the ground above one panel. Some wear to gilding around the rim
Hammer price:
£750
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1361
Sold
A LARGE JAPANESE IMARI DISH
Meiji period
Painted with a central vase of flowers inside panels of cranes and karako (boys) at leisure, divided by smaller dragon panels, blue four character Fuki Chosun mark, 56cm diameter
Painted with a central vase of flowers inside panels of cranes and karako (boys) at leisure, divided by smaller dragon panels, blue four character Fuki Chosun mark, 56cm diameter
Fine haircrack to the rim, approx. 6cm. length. Minor wear. Some imperfections to the glaze on the…
Hammer price:
£140
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1362
Sold
A MASSIVE CHINESE YUAN-STYLE BLUE AND WHITE DISH
Painted with a writhing dragon inside floral and turbulent wave borders and a barbed rim, 75cm diameter
Extensive rust specking to the glaze
Hammer price:
£480
Estimate: £500 - £700
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1363
Unsold
A GROUP OF CHINESE MINIATURE VESSELS
Tang to Song/Yuan dynasty
Comprising: four pale celadon glazed stoneware vases, a russet glazed waterpot, and a stem dish with sancai glaze to the rim, tallest vase 7.5cm high, stem dish 12cm diameter (6)
Comprising: four pale celadon glazed stoneware vases, a russet glazed waterpot, and a stem dish with sancai glaze to the rim, tallest vase 7.5cm high, stem dish 12cm diameter (6)
Overall in good condition with minor chips/nicks to rims.
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1364
Sold
NINE CHINESE RICE PAPER PAINTINGS
19th century
Each painted with figures attending a street parade, 18.5cm by 31.5cm, mounted framed and glazed (9)
Each painted with figures attending a street parade, 18.5cm by 31.5cm, mounted framed and glazed (9)
Some overall holes and tears to the rice paper. Minor staining in places. The frame and glass on…
Hammer price:
£1,100
Estimate: £600 - £800
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1365
Sold
A LARGE CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAIT
Late 19th/20th century
Gouache on paper
painted with a man seated behind and between two ladies wearing red robes, 139cm by 91cm, framed and glazed
Gouache on paper
painted with a man seated behind and between two ladies wearing red robes, 139cm by 91cm, framed and glazed
Some tears to the paper to the corners and sides. Tear to the paper through the robe of the lady…
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1366
Unsold
A CHINESE THREE-PANEL RED LACQUER AND HARDSTONE INLAID SCREEN
Late 19th/ 20th century
Inlaid and painted with figures in landscapes, 85cm high, the centre panel 63cm wide; each side panel 31.5cm wide
Inlaid and painted with figures in landscapes, 85cm high, the centre panel 63cm wide; each side panel 31.5cm wide
Some repair to one of the supports. Some losses to the inlay in places, Some small losses to the…
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1367
Unsold
TWELVE CANTON PITH PAPER PAINTINGS
19th century
Each painted with scenes of punishment, mounted as an album, the largest 27cm by 19cm
Each painted with scenes of punishment, mounted as an album, the largest 27cm by 19cm
One scene of two figures hanging has a large hole to the centre,approx 3cm by 2cm and some tears…
Estimate: £250 - £350
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1368
Sold
A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN BLUE AND WHITE PART SERVICE
Qianlong
Each piece painted with an extensive river landscape, comprising; a canted rectangular serving dish, 36cm wide, eight octagonal soup plates, 22cm wide and six octagonal dessert plates, 22.5cm wide (15)
Each piece painted with an extensive river landscape, comprising; a canted rectangular serving dish, 36cm wide, eight octagonal soup plates, 22cm wide and six octagonal dessert plates, 22.5cm wide (15)
Some minor nicks to rims, but overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£1,200
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1401
Sold
A SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SET
Comprising; a teapot with brown fittings, a twin handled sugar bowl and a milk jug, each piece of octagonal form, with decorated rims, Birmingham 1919, combined gross weight 935 gms
Hammer price:
£360
Estimate: £300 - £400
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1402
Sold
A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SET (3)
Comprising; a teapot, a twin handled sugar bowl and a milk jug, each piece of inverted pear shaped form, with floral, foliate and scroll embossed decoration, London 1897, combined gross weight 1210 gms
We can confirm that there are no inscriptions. Very slight overall wear commensurate with use,…
Hammer price:
£680
Estimate: £500 - £700
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1403
Sold
A GEORGE II SILVER SUGAR CASTER
Of baluster form, the detachable top with a later detachable inner grille (unmarked), by Samuel Wood, London 1749, weight excluding inner grille, 188 gms, height 16.5cm
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £120 - £180
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1404
Sold
A SILVER LARGE TROPHY CUP
Presentation inscribed below a gadrooned rim, height 32cm, London 1913, weight 899 gms
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £300 - £400
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1405
Sold
A GEORGE IV SILVER MILK JUG
Decorated with a slanting fluted band, below a floral and foliate cast rim and raised on three spherical feet, London 1825, weight 182 gms
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £70 - £100
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1406
Sold
A SILVER AND FACETED GLASS COCKTAIL SHAKER
Fitted with a detachable silver mounted cork stopper and with a silver mounted cork strainer, Birmingham 1937, height 23cm
The glass is in good condition, no chips to base, the principal applied mount to the base has a few…
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1407
Sold
A DUTCH SILVER MOUNTED STRUT BACKED MIRROR
The mount cast with figures within Rococo scrolled surrounds and with pendant swags, size of frame 29cm x 24.5cm
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 November 2021
18 November 2021
Lot 1408
Sold
A PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED FACETED GLASS SCENT BOTTLES AND STOPPERS (2)
Each of spherical form, with a plain silver collar, London 1938
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £60 - £90
18 November 2021
18 November 2021