ANSEI KEMMONROKU, TWO VOLUMES
ANSEI KEMMONROKU, TWO VOLUMES
Recording events during the Ansei era in Japan I854-1860, the text interspersed with prints of various subjects including the earthquake from that period, 23.5cm by 16.5cm
Dust jackets probably later, lacking one upper wrapper. Some staining throughout, mostly marginal
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £100 - £200
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A LARGE TIBETAN THANGKA
A LARGE TIBETAN THANGKA
19th/20th century
Opaque pigments on cloth, depicting a central seated Buddha surrounded by deities and devotees, 84cm by 55cm, framed and glazed
In overall good condition. Unexamined out of frame
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £220 - £320
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A CHINESE CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE
A CHINESE CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE
In the form of a fruit or vegetable with leaves and tendrils carved in high relief, 6cm high, wood stand
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London.  Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie…
Estimate: £500 - £800
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A CHINESE INSIDE PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
A CHINESE INSIDE PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
20th century
Painted on one side with buildings in a mountainous landscape, the reverse with a vase and planter, signed, 6cm high, stopper; and another inside painted snuff bottle painted with ducks…
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London.  Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie…
Estimate: £200 - £300
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
INDIAN SCHOOL, 19TH/20TH CENTURY,TWO LARGE PAINTINGS (2)
INDIAN SCHOOL, 19TH/20TH CENTURY,TWO LARGE PAINTINGS (2)
Opaque pigments on cloth, one depicting Krishna playing a flute with the gopis, the other with a group of dancers, floral borders, 122cm by 95cm, framed and glazed
Both in overall good condition with minor losses of pigment. Unexamined out of the frame
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £300 - £400
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A CHINESE SMALL DOUCAI `DUCKS AND LOTUS' CUP
A CHINESE SMALL DOUCAI `DUCKS AND LOTUS' CUP
Blue six character Kangxi mark and probably of the period
Painted on the exterior with a pair of ducks swimming in a pond amongst lotus, 4cm high by 5.9cm diameter, with box
There are five very small areas of restoration around the top of the rim with some overspray/overpainting. Brown glaze speck to interior and a small firing flaw/tear to one side. There is also a…
Hammer price: £10,500
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A PAIR OF JAPANESE SATSUMA VASES (2)
A PAIR OF JAPANESE SATSUMA VASES (2)
Meiji period
Ovoid form, each painted with a frieze of figures, below a border of dragons amongst cloud scrolls, set with shishi modelled handles, signed, 37cm high
One vase with a haircrack/firing crack across the base extending up the sides for approx. 4cm. Chip to end of tail on one shishi handle. The other vase with a minor nick to the rim and a fine…
Hammer price: £2,200
Estimate: £150 - £250
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A JAPANESE SATSUMA TEA SERVICE
A JAPANESE SATSUMA TEA SERVICE
Meiji period
Painted with women and children on riverbanks with blossoming trees, comprising; a teapot and cover, milk jig and cover, sugar bowl and cover, six teacups, six saucers and six plates,…
Teapot and cover- good conditionMilk jug and cover- good conditionSugar bowl and cover- small chip to rim of coverSix cups- good conditionSix saucers- good conditionSix plates- one with a break to…
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £150 - £250
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A LARGE PAIR OF CHINESE CELADON-GROUND TWO HANDLED BALUSTER VASES
A LARGE PAIR OF CHINESE CELADON-GROUND TWO HANDLED BALUSTER VASES
Late 19th century
Painted on each side in white slip with birds perched in flowering prunus branches, 59cm high, wood stands
One vase with restoration to rim and body. The other vase with restoration to rim, neck and handles. Damage to one stand
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £300 - £400
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A CHINESE SOAPSTONE CARVING OF A LUOHAN
A CHINESE SOAPSTONE CARVING OF A LUOHAN
18th century
Seated with one hand resting on his left knee, his robes with incised decoration and inset with turquoise and coral beads, 9cm high
Minor losses to inset beads. Overall in good condition.
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £250 - £350
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A JAPANESE NOH MASK OF CHOREIBESHIMI
A JAPANESE NOH MASK OF CHOREIBESHIMI
Edo period, 18th century
Polychrome pigment and gesso over wood, one eye gilt-metal, seal mark Deme Tohaku, One Deme IV ( d.1714), 21cm high
One gilt-metal eye lacking. Otherwise in overall good condition with minor losses
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A JAPANESE NOH MASK OF SHISHIGUCHI
A JAPANESE NOH MASK OF SHISHIGUCHI
Edo period, 18th/19th century
Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood, gilt-metal teeth and eye, 22cm high
The mask is in two pieces ( see online photographs) with a vertical split down the left side of the mask. Some losses around the edges of the break. One gilt-metal eye lacking. Some overall losses to…
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £100 - £200
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A GROUP OF JAPANESE IVORY AND WOOD WORKS OF ART
A GROUP OF JAPANESE IVORY AND WOOD WORKS OF ART
Late 19th/20th century
Comprising; an ivory parasol handle carved with figures, 7.5cm high; an ivory circular stand, 8.5cm diameter; an ivory and wood stand gilt with bamboo and flowers, 7cm diameter…
Parasol handle- vertical split from the top to the bottom.Ivory circular stand- Small chip to the end of one of the leaf feetIvory and wood stand- strip of ivory lacking from the top and sideInro and…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £150 - £250
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A PAIR OF CHINESE WUCAI STYLE BALUSTER VASES
A PAIR OF CHINESE WUCAI STYLE BALUSTER VASES
Each painted with an official and two attendants in a landscape, 17cm high, wood stands (4)
One vase with four small chips to the rim. The other vase with minor flaking to the enamels
Hammer price: £1,900
Estimate: £200 - £300
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A GARNITURE OF THREE CHINESE FAMILLE-VERTE MOONFLASKS (3)
A GARNITURE OF THREE CHINESE FAMILLE-VERTE MOONFLASKS (3)
Late 19th/early 20th century
Each painted on each side with birds perched in flowering branches, the shoulders applied with chilong, 21.5cm high
All three moonflasks with restoration to the rims and necks . One with small chip around footrim
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £100 - £200
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A LARGE PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE OCTAGONAL DISHES
A LARGE PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE OCTAGONAL DISHES
Qianlong
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. Some wear to enamels and gilding. The other dish with haircrack to rim, approx. 8cm. length. Small…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £300 - £500
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER AND STAND
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
Censer and stand- diagonal split by the side of one handle, approx. 5cm length. Smaller split beside the opposite handle, approx. 2cm lengthGu vases- one with some solder around inside of foot rim.…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £80 - £100
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
TWELVE CANTON PITH PAPER PAINTINGS
TWELVE CANTON PITH PAPER PAINTINGS
19th century
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 and staining. The others with some evidence of worm tracks, tears and some staining. The silk covered…
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £250 - £350
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A CHARLES FRODSHAM 18CT GOLD CASED, KEYLESS WIND, HALF HUNTING CASED GENTLEMANS POCKET WATCH
A CHARLES FRODSHAM 18CT GOLD CASED, KEYLESS WIND, HALF HUNTING CASED…
The gilt jewelled three quarter plate lever movement detailed Chas Frodsham 27 South Molton St, London, by appointment to The King 010347, 18ct gold inner case, presentation inscribed, the signed…
The watch is overwound and currently not working, presentation inscription to the outside of the inner case, case hinges are very stiff, watch glass lacking, dial and hands in good condition, case…
Hammer price: £2,600
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
24 February 2022 , 17:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 17:00 GMT
AN 18CT WHITE GOLD, AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND SET RING
AN 18CT WHITE GOLD, AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND SET RING
The rectangular mixed cut aquamarine measuring 13.43 x 10.55 x 8.80mm, approximate total weight 8.8ct, claw set with baguette diamonds to the shoulders, London 1990, ring size L and a half, gross…
The ring is rather dirty and would benefit from careful professional cleaning.  The ring is otherwise in good condition, the aquamarine is of medium colour saturation, the diamond shoulders look to…
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
24 February 2022 , 17:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 17:00 GMT
A SINGLE ROW NECKLACE OF CORAL BEADS
A SINGLE ROW NECKLACE OF CORAL BEADS
On a gold and coral oval clasp, length 48cm, gross weight 38.1 gms, with a box
The coral beads are offered as natural colour, as far as we are able to tell, the beads are in good condition and well matched, there is slight wear on the surface of the clasp and two small nicks by…
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £180 - £220
24 February 2022 , 17:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 17:00 GMT
A PAIR OF MABE CULTURED PEARL, DIAMOND AND 18CT GOLD EARCLIPS
A PAIR OF MABE CULTURED PEARL, DIAMOND AND 18CT GOLD EARCLIPS
Each mounted with a central mabe pearl, to a gold rope-twist surround set with four circular cut diamonds, the backs with folding clip fittings, earrings measure 18.60mm x17.25mm approximately,…
Please note one mabe pearl is currently detached, spring clip fittings are working properly, the diamonds are attractive white stones with one or two tiny inclusions, diameter of mabe pearl 11.5mm.…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £350 - £340
24 February 2022 , 17:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 17:00 GMT
A PLATINUM AND DIAMOND SET HALF ETERNITY RING
A PLATINUM AND DIAMOND SET HALF ETERNITY RING
Claw set with eleven brilliant cut diamonds, to a platinum band, ring size F, gross weight 2.5 gms
The diamonds look to be attractive clear white stones, with one or two pique inclusions, the ring is in good condition and is fairly modern.  There are one or two surface nicks by the shoulders of…
Estimate: £100 - £150
24 February 2022 , 17:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 17:00 GMT
A GOLD, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING AND TWO FURTHER ITEMS (3)
A GOLD, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING AND TWO FURTHER ITEMS (3)
The ring collet set with two oval cut sapphires and with circular cut diamond set two stone shoulders, detailed 585, ring size O, gross weight 3 gms, a Victorian brooch, later fitted with a carved…
Estimate: £80 - £120
24 February 2022 , 17:00 GMT
24 February 2022 , 17:00 GMT

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