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Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:776
Sale Title:Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts; The Collection of Graham & Elizabeth Cocks - Part 1 (Lots C1 - C344)Lots with images:771
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:495
Date:18-Nov-2012
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A famille noir transitional style vase of square tapering form, six character Kangxi mark to the base, 19th century, each side decorated with a botanical scene, the rounded shoulder supporting a narrow, trumpet neck. 36.5 cm high
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A Pair of Arts & Craft Pewter Candelabra designed by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co, each with two scrolled arms with detachable sconces supported on columns with openwork leaves on a pierced rectangular base, stamped English Pewter 0530, 29 cm high (2)
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A Chinese famille-rose vase, six-character Daoguang mark to the base, but later, the globular body rising to a flaring neck supported on a short foot rim, painted in enamel with various flower branches between two decorative borders, the neck decorated with scrolling lotus against a turquoise ground, the mouth rim gilded. 32.4 cm high
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An Art Nouveau fruitwood marquetry inlaid two-tiered table by Emile Galle, circa 1900, the moulded shaped triangular top and undertier inlaid with a stag in a landscape, joined by shaped supports, signed Galle in marquetry, 49 cm in diameter, 74 cm high
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A large enamelled porcelain vase, circa 1900, fitted with a pair of twin kylin handles to the neck, painted in underglaze blue with an exotic bird standing on a rock midst flowering trees on a pale celadon ground, together with a hardwood stand. 61 cm high
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Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet (1880-1950), a French Nouveau bronze and ivory figure, 'A Dancer', circa 1925 the female figure with ivory head, arms, stomach and feet, wearing tinted bangles and hair ribbon, turquoise and red tint bodice and flowing harem pants, raised on a textured plinth and marble base inscribed Cl J.R Colinet 56 34 cm high. Provenance: Chapter's Antiques, Sydney, 23rd Dec, 1977 Reference: Bryan Catley, Art Deco and other Figures, Antique Collectors' Club, page 116
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A large Chinese enamelled vessel, zun, after Wang Youtang, of globular form flanked by two 'Beast' handles, painted in enamel on two sides with two groups of scholars, one playing chess and the other examining a painting, each side accompanied by two verses of poetry. 29.8 cm high
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A German gilt metal lantern clock by Winterhalder & Hofmeier, circa 1890, with strapped bell within three pierced frets, above a silvered Roman chapter ring and putti mask spandels raised on acorn feet, the two side doors with applied sunburst decoration, 8 day movement, sounding the quarters on two bells, 42 cm high. Provenance: Wilf Davies Willoughby, 1969
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Maurice Constant Favre (1875-1915), 'Chant De La Fileuse', a gilt bronze and ivory figure, circa 1910 of a young woman in medieval dress holding a spinning loom and sheet of music, raised on a circular base with applied title plaque inscribed M.C.Favre 26 cm high
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A Chinese blanc de chine libation cup, mid to late Qing, the lobed tapered body with shaped elliptical lip decorated with applied dragon, mounted horseman and pine branches beneath a scalloped border. 14 cm wide, 10 cm deep, 8 cm high
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A mid 19th century rosewood case bracket clock by T Jones Sydney, the top with glass panel and stepped pediment above a black enamel Roman chapter and signature 'T Jones Sydney' on a finely engraved floral ground, the movement with twin chain fusee, striking on the hour and with pull repeat, 32 cm high. note: Timothy T. Jones & Son was established in 1853 at 330 George Street, Sydney and was listed in Sands' Directory of 1863 as ' Watchmaker, Manufacturing Jeweller and Optician. Importer of English and…
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A Chinese celadon glaze shipwreck dish, early Ming Dynasty, covered in an even celadon glaze of sea-green tone, the sturdily potted dish carved to the interior with a central medallion of floral pattern, encircled around the lobed rim with scrolling branches below the lipped everted rim, the reverse with band fluting, an unglazed base burnt orange in the firing. 35 cm diameter
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A late 19th century Vienna style walnut regulator, the architectural pediment over a long glazed door with fluted pilasters and long glazed side panels above an ogee moulded base with finials and a stepped base, the two-piece enamel dial with Roman numerals, the weight driven movement with deadbeat escapement with adjustable pallets to a wooden rod pendulum with micrometer regulation, striking on a coiled steel gong with two brass weights, 46 cm wide, 21 cm deep, 130 cm high
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A Chinese large celadon glaze tripod censer, late Qing or Republic, of cylindrical form, the body carved in low relief with peonies amongst flowing foliage, between two decorative bands. 23.3 cm diameter
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Louis Sosson (active 1905-1930), An Art Nouveau bronze and ivory figure of a dancer, circa 1920 with out-stretched ivory arms with gilt bangles, shoulderless dress with short flared skirt, raised on an onyx base, signed L Sosson 35 cm high. Provenance: Haberfield Antiques, 1998 Reference: For a similar example see Bonhams, Design 1860-1945, 12 Nov 2008, New Bond Street, lot 135
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A Chinese blanc-De-chine Guanyin figure, four-character Studio mark to the back, Republic, the goddess seated with her right hand resting on her right knee, a rosary suspending from the hand, a serene expression on her face, and wearing a tiara adorning her carefully coiled hair, the flowing robe opening at her chest revealing a beaded necklace. 31.3 cm high
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Ignatius Taschner (1871-1913), a German silvered bronze figure of a Girl with an apple and a parrot, circa 1900 the standing nude figure wearing a floral bonnet, raised on a plinth with chrysanthemum rosettes mounted on a square base, signed on plinth 43 cm high
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A Chinese celadon-glaze narcissus tripod brush washer, mid to late Qing Dynasty, of flattened form, carved around the waist as a band with the eight Diagrams, the base and central interior unglazed, revealing burnt orange in the firing. 95.7 cm diameter
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Rene Lalique (1860-1945), 'La Pintade', a glass mascot clear and frosted glass, moulded in relief, wheel cut R Lalique France under the tail and faintly moulded R Lalique France to the sides, on maker's metal collar on a black rectangular glass base, first introduced September 1929, catalogue number 1164, 13.5 cm high overall. Reference: Bonhams, Quail Lodge Sale, 16 Aug 2012, California, lot 220, sold for USD15,000
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Gabriel Argy-Rousseau (1885-1963), a pate De verre vase: Lions, circa 1926 moulded with a row of three snarling lions between scrolls in navy blue, aqua and green, moulded signature G. Argy-Rousseau, France, introduced in 1926, 22.5 cm high. Provenance: Shirley Dawson Antiques, Cootamundra, Sept 1970 Margaret Forsyth Antiques, 3rd Jul, 1973
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A Chinese flambe vase, of flattened baluster shape raising to a tall neck, in a rich mottled glaze to the body, issuing from a striated glaze on the neck, with stand. 21 cm high
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A brown glaze vase, meiping, six-character Daoguang mark to the base, Republic, the body covered evenly with brown glaze, with firing white glaze around the mouth and foot rims. 21.8 cm high
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A La Rochere cameo glass Lamp, the domed cover cut with a bird amongst maple leaves and branches, raised on a waisted stem, cut cameo La Rochere mark, 45 cm high
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A large flambe vase, Fanghu, incised six-character Guangxu mark to the base, Republic, the four sided pear-shaped body with mandorla-shaped panels and lug handles, in purplish red glaze with peacock blue streaks at sides and neck, thinning to reveal a firing-white tone at the mouth. 28.5 cm high
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A Tiffany Studios Favrile glass vase, early 20th century, the tapering body with patinated bronzed lava and iridescent spiralling, etched LC Tiffany-Favrile, 2334C, 24 cm high. Provenance: Margaret Forsyth Antiques, 3rd July, 1973
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A Ding-style circular powder box, marked 'Yi Ding' to the base, of shallow form, the interior and exterior covered with purple glaze, the rims unglazed, supported on a short foot rim, the cover carved freely with a flower, the underside moulded with lotus petals simulating a lotus base. 2.3 cm diameter
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A German Art Deco bronze figure of a naked lady, cast from the model by Hans Rieder the figure with her hands behind her head, inscribed Rieder on a stepped marble base, 34 cm high. Provenance: Haberfield Antiques, 4 Aug 1998
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A Ding-style conical bowl, standing on a short narrow foot rim, moulded with stylised scrolling flowers and foliage, surrounding a central floral symbol, all within a band of hui pattern, the rim unglazed. 20.8 cm diameter
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Joe Descomps (1869-1950), An ivory figure 'Regal', circa 1936 carved as a Middle Eastern princess standing proud with one hand on her hip wearing long beaded necklace across her chest and split pleated skirt, raised on a stepped onyx plinth carved signature 22 cm high. Reference: Catley B, Art Deco and other Figures, Antiques Collectors' Club, page 133
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A Chinese olive-glaze twin handled pot, Han Dynasty, decorated with a narrow band of scrolling waves at the base of the neck, the bulbous body glazed in green/yellow drip glaze to the interior lip and shoulder. 20 cm wide, 24 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, New South Wales
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A Swiss 'Black Forest' style painted composition bear bench, 20th century, the two standing bears supporting a seat with pierced backplate of naturalistic form centred by a further bear, restorations, 165 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 92 cm high
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A Chinese Jianyang-style 'Hare's fur' spittoon, zhadou, of wide flaring neck, compressed globular body and cylindrical and unglazed foot, the body covered both on the interior and exterior in 'Hare's fur' glaze. 19.4 cm high
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A Chinese Neolithic painted pottery jar, Majiayao Culture, Machang type, 3rd Millennium BC, of bulging hemispherical upper and conical lower half, short neck and flaring mouth rim, flanked by two loop handles, painted in dark pigment of two stick-like figures around the upper half of the body, the neck representing the shared head, the figures placed within separate roundels. 42 cm high. Provenance: Lot 0330, Sale 1629, Sotheby's arcadeAuction along the silk Road: Asian and Islamic, New York, 19 Sep 1998,…
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A Neolithic painted pottery jar, Majiayao Culture, Machang type, 3rd Millennium BC, of compressed globular shape, the neck flanked by two loop handles, the body painted in red and black with two groups of three roundels intersected by fringed bands. 12 cm high. Provenance: Lot 0193, Sale no. 1453, Sotheby's arcade furniture and decorations, New York, 20 Dec 1993, 1993
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An Elizabeth II silver horse head box, London 1977, a hoof pendant, a dog head pendant; and 'Startled Yearling', a silver model of a horse, London 1977, modelled by Geoffrey Snell on behalf of the members of the British Horse Society, onyx plinth and wooden stand, 13 cm high. (4)
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A small six-lobed qingbai conical bowl, Southern Song or Yuan Dynasty, c. 12th century, carved in low relief to the central sexfoil of a prunus blossom surrounded by foliage, decorated to the mouth rim with a band of scrolling foliage in low relief between two borders.bearing a paper label; M.Meyer Collection . 11 cm diameter
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An Arts & Crafts silver paperweight, by Omar Ramsden, London 1910, cast as a figure of winged Victory, engraved 'Omar Ramsden Me Fecit', 15 cm high. Provenance: Haberfield Antiques 1997
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A large six-lobed qingbai conical bowl, Southern Song Dynasty, c. 12th century, on short foot rim, carved freely to the interior of stylised floral foliage, the base unglazed and marked in black ink a Chinese character 'Seven'. 19.5 cm diameter
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A 19th century German silver sleigh comport, import marks for 1899, by William Moering, driven by a putto and drawn by a reindeer, London, 25 cm long, 450gms (14.8ozs). Provenance: Haberfield Antiques 1997
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A Jizhou russet-decorated black-glazed bowl, Jin or Yuan Dynasty, with widely flared sides rising to the upturned rim, glazed to the interior and exterior with a black glaze ending on the exterior in an irregular line above the foot, the interior with five concentric russet splashes and three unglazed round marks left by a stacking bowl in the kiln. 5.1 cm diameter, 5.2 cm high. Provenance: Ex. Collection, Sackler Museum De-accessioned in 2009 (tag)
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A George V silver match box holder, by Omar Ramsden, London 1935, the cover cast with St George slaying a dragon, engraved 'Omar Ramsden Me Fecit', 7.5 cm high
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A Chinese celadon-glaze jun-type dish, Jin or Yuan, the whole covered in a greyish celadon glaze, light brown towards the mouth rim, supported on unglazed short foot rim. 18 cm diameter
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A Jizhou black-glaze bowl, Southern song Dynasty, c. 12th century, painted in the in the centre with prunus in pale russet. 11.6 cm diameter. Provenance: Bluett London label.
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A German silver reticulated figure of a marlin, with chrysoprase eyes, 47 cm long, 375gms (12ozs). Provenance: Katana Antiques 25 May 1978
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A pair of Chinese carved rock crystal snuff bottles, each carved with a dragon-fish leaping out of water, one of female and the other of male, and a small dragon swirling about, with a round agate stopper. 8.3 cm high (male), 8.5 cm high (female)
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A pair of Aesthetic Movement silver-plate fish servers by Richard Martin & Co (26), by Richard Martin & Co, together with a set of twelve fish knives and forks with design registration marks for the 20th February 1879. (26)
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An amber glass 'Peach' snuff bottle, late Qing or Republic, in the form of a peach, carved around its top leaves, the agate stopper in the form of an stem end, with tripod stand. 6 cm high
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A Charles II silver lace-backed trefid spoon, by Edward Hulse 1684, with a ribbed rat-tail, the reverse of the terminal initialled 'Sts', the front with mask motif amongst scroll work, 19 cm long, 41gms (1.2ozs). Reference: For similar spoons see Bonhams London Fine Silver Auction 2 Jul 2008 Lot 100
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A Chinese koro and cover in deep spinach green jade, the bulbous body carved with foliage, a pair of large drop ring-kylin mask handles and raised on three carved mask paw feet, the tall cover carved in like manner, with three drop ring handles and surmounted by a pierced dragon finial, the whole on a stepped wooden stand. 24 cm wide, 24 cm high. Provenance: Cox Collection, Adelaide, Private Collection, Sydney NSW
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A George IV silver Newstead Abbey castle top rectangular snuff box by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1827, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1827, the top depicting Newstead Abbey from across Upper Lake, with a rowboat on the bank and swans on the water, 6 cm long
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A soapstone carving of cicadas and mushrooms, carved from large stone with brown inclusion, with an adult cicada leaning over to three mushrooms, an emerging cicada nymph following it, a large leaf carved out of the brown inclusion. 15.5 cm wide
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A Chinese soapstone carving, the stone of russet tone, carved with two dragons chasing a pearl to the top, and the underside with a Taoist sword, with associated wooden stand. 8 cm long
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A circular jade carving, bi, of creamy tone with inclusions, each side carved in relief with a pair of facing dragon heads, the rim on a beaded field within borders, the centre pierced with a circular ring. 8.8 cm diameter
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An oval carved jade plaque, of creamy tone with light brown inclusions, each side carved in relief with a beaded field set within narrow, raised borders, a stylistic animal in profile to the top. 11.7 cm wide
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A Georgian miniature on ivory of an elegant lady, wearing lace ruff, gown with ruffled sleaves and long strings of pearls, obliterated signature, oval gilt metal frame, 8 cm wide, 10 cm high
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A nephrite snuff bottle, of angular shape, the stone of greenish and brownish tone, carved with wave and cloud on one side, fitted with a red glass stopper. 7.8 cm high
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A 19th century miniature on ivory of young lady by Josef Zumsande (Austrian 1806-1865), the figure is decollete white lace and black gown, signed and dated Zumsande 1843, in a rectangular gilt frame, 7 cm wide, 8.5 cm high
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A unglazed ceramic snuff bottle, late Qing or Republic, circa 1900, the whole of a milky white tone, the bottle moulded with an insect on a large lotus leaf among lotus flowers, with associated lid. 9 cm high
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A Georgian miniature on ivory of a young boy embracing a young girl, signed illegibly, in a gilt metal frame surmounted by laurel leaves and trophies, 6 cm diameter
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A Chinese jade carving of two luffas, the pair of luffas suspending from the vine, a butterfly carved out of the brown inclusion by the side. 5.7 cm long
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A Victorian silver two-handled hunting trophy, by John Barclay Hennell, London, 1885., the body embossed and chased with pigeon shooters, the reverse with laurel leaves and ribbons, two loop handles with cast birds, 24 cm high, 1060gms (34oz)
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A Chinese carved white jade mythical beast, the animal looking back, holding a branch of fruit in its mouth. 4.3 cm high
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A Victorian silver cased tea and coffee set by Richard Martin and Ebenezer Hall, London 1893 (4), comprising a coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl and cover and a lidded cream jug, all on circular feet with band of leaves, the body embossed with floral scrolls supported by putti masks and engraved ribbon swags and cartouche with engraved initials and dates, domed cover with cone finial, fully marked, in original oak case, the coffee pot, 30 cm high, 3180gms (102ozs). (4)
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A Chinese celadon jade censer top, of a light creamy tone with light brown inclusions, carved around the body with symbols of longevity including shou xin and his deer, lingzhi fungus and pine trees. 4.5 cm high
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A Victorian silver pierced oval swing handle bread basket by Richard Martin and Ebenezer Hall, Sheffield 1895, by Richard Martin and Ebenezer Hall, Sheffield 1895, with beaded and ribbon tied rim, embossed bell flower swags and beading, 34 cm high, 810gms (26.1oz)
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A Victorian silver ovoid teapot, by James and Nathaniel Creswick, London 1852, with engraved floral scroll decoration, domed cover with melon finial, 19 cm high, 759gms (24oz)
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Two Chinese celadon jade carvings, one of a pair of suspending luffa, and the other of a circular cap carved in openwork with a swirling chilong. 5.2 cm long, 5 cm diameter
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A Victorian electrotype silver plate Great Exhibition Inkstand by Elkington & Co 1859, by Elkington & Co 1859, originally made for the 1851 London Exhibition designed by John Leighton (1822-1912) designer and illustrator, with centre globe inkwell surrounded by panels depicting manufacturing, the arts and science and the names of celebrated artisans upon an undulating ribbon, 23 cm diameter
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A carved pale celadon jade brush pot, the body decorated with the three friends of winter; bamboo, pine, and prune blossom, amongst a rocky landscape. 11.5 cm high
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A Russian silver beaker, maker mark probably of Michael Tarasov, Moscow 1908-17, the tapering body embossed with Upyri,a mythical vampire, 12 cm high, 4.8oz (150gms)
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A large Chinese carved celadon jade boulder, the stone of dark celadon with brown inclusions, carved vividly of two bears under pine trees, and two garden pavilions afar, with stand. 21 cm high (with stand)
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A Chinese celadon jade carving, of a lioness and her cub in mutual pursuit, the lioness holding a branch of linzhi fungus in her mouth. 4.5 cm long
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A Chinese celadon jade carving, of a mythical beast climbing over a branch of linzhi fungus, the beast carved out of the brown inclusion of the stone. 4.8 cm long
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An Edward VII boxed set of four silver and tortoiseshell circular menu holders by William Comyns, London 1914 (6), by William Comyns, London 1914, with pique decoration. (6)
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Two Chinese carved jade Maitreya, one of white jade and the other celadon jade, each carved with the smiling Buddha dressed in long and flowing robes. 4.5 cm, 4.6 cm (2).
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An Edward VII silver tea kettle, stand and burner, by Barker Brothers, Chester, 1917, with partly fluted body and gadrooned and leaf rim, the stand raised on three leaf capped legs and shell pad feet, 33 cm high, 1500gms(48.3ozs). Provenance: Shepherds Market Pymble, Sydney, 23 Jun 1969
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A Victorian silver inkstand, by Benjamin Preston, London 1851, raised on four scroll feet and matching upturned handles supporting a centre vase, supporting a taperstick and snuffer and two diamond cut glass inkwells, 31 cm long. Provenance: Ramornies Seaforth 1974
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A Chinese carved jade plaque, each side carved in low relief with five bats surrounding an openwork shou character, the top carved with two mandarin ducks, and the bottom with scrolling foliage. 6.5 cm high
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A Victorian silver three piece tea set in the Indian manner by Charles Stuart Harris, London 1878, heavily embossed and chased with floral decoration, the teapot, 13 cm high, 760 grams (24.5oz)
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A Chinese carved grey-celadon jade horse, the stone of striated dark inclusions, carved with a horse nibbling one of his hooves. 7.3 cm long
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A George IV silver Old English pattern basting spoon by Peter and Anne Bateman (6), by Peter and Anne Bateman, and five table spoons, two by Hester Bateman. (6)
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