Japanese Arita Blue and White Bowl
Price: £50
Japanese Arita Blue and White Bowl of shallow flaring form with a lightly lobed rim and a short foot, decorated in deep underglaze blue to the interior and exterior with a design of sages in a stylised landscape scene with bamboo and rocks, the centre of the interior with a roundel of stylised floral blooms and a border of repeating geometric design. This piece is typical of late nineteenth century wares made in Japan for export to the West and dates to the end of the Meiji period (1868-1912).
Stunning dragon pendant brooch with rubies and pearl
Price: £100
This is an incredibly detailed pendant depicting a Chinese dragon in the clouds with ruby eyes holding a real pearl. It is silver covered in a heavy gold vermeil. It makes an equally striking brooch or necklace. Marked sterling sliver with other marks that are not legible. Please note this auction is for the pendant only. The necklace is not included.
Pair of Mughal style frames c. 1900
Price: £50
This is a beautiful pair of frames from the British Raj occupation of India that lasted between 1858 and 1947. They are carved wood in the typical Mughal style with carved flowers with lattice work. The photos appear to be original with an officer and two young children. This would have been three frames that would have been connected with hinges for a table.
Lot of 2 vintage Chinese miniature cork groups
Price: £10
This a lot of 2 cork groups that are very detailed and unusual as the not only are the cork colour but also other colours that make these stand out. The square shaped group depicts a pagoda with foliage and cranes, the round group also had a pagoda and cranes but it also has a cherry blossom tree.
Set of 4 Chinese Scroll Weights
Price: £25
This is a very nice set of four scroll weights with different images on the front and the zodiac on the back. They don't seem to be silver but rather silver metal. There is no plating missing so they are either in great condition or they are not plated but are rather a silver metal. Apologies but we have no way of testing silver.
Pair of Japanese Imari Plates, Meiji Period circa 1880
Price: £120
Pair of fine quality Japanese Imari Plates, Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1880, decorated in underglaze blue, iron red and gold with a typical fabric derived 'brocade' style design, the central three leaf clover shape roundel surrounded by three shaped panels with fans all on a ground of stylised scrolling foliage, the reverses plain with two concentric circles in underglaze blue next to the foot rim. The form of these plates is unusual, copying the standard design of a Chinese eighteenth century dinner plate.
Pair of Japanese red lacquered low stands, Taisho period
Price: £150
Pair of Japanese red lacquered low stands, Taisho period (1912-1926). The stands have a square insert on the stand with bowed supports and plain stretcher base. The upper rims are inset with abalone shell, the inset vase stands are round. With original fitted softwood carrying box with character marks on lid
Unusual Chinese banded agate chopstick rest
Price: £20
This is a very unusual chopstick rest made from beautiful banded agate
Set of Four Chinese Celadon and Famille Rose Plates circa 1860
Price: £60
A set of Four Chinese Celadon and Famille Rose Plates typically decorated with birds, flowers and precious objects in Famille Rose enamels on a celadon ground, the reverses with pseudo seal marks in underglaze blue.
Large Chinese eglomise scent bottle 1950s
Price: £75
This is a very unusual large scent bottle with loose glass rings and a foo dog stopper. There are two eglomise scenes on either side depicting children playing
Set of Three Chinese Rose Medallion Plates circa 1880
Price: £100
A set of three Chinese Plates decorated in the typical Rose Medallion pattern with panels of figure and floral scenes with repeating 'c' form gilt borders set on a gilt floral ground with peony blooms.
Chinese mother of pearl inlay soapstone herb casket
Price: £30
This is a very usual box made of soapstone with very fine mother of pearl inlay depicting a deity on the cover with dragons and fruit on the sides, with mark
Chinese Art Deco carved boxwood frame 1920s
Price: £50
This is a wonderful Chinese frame that has been carved with symbols and dragons, boxwood
Chinese Silk Robe 1940s
Price: £200
This is a pristine silk robe in gold and blue silk. Lined with Salmon colour silk. This is quite a large garment and would fit most sizes.
