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China, 20th century, jade figurine of a sleeping child, in light brown and cream tones, suspended on a cord with a red agate sphere attachment, (50mm long). Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
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China, 20th century, Hetian jade carving of a recumbent dog facing backwards, suspended on a cord with a green jade sphere attachment, (28mm long). Extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $650
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China, carved red agate jade bangle, (20th century), deep red colour, 75mm wide. Extremely fine, boxed.
Estimate $2,000
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China, 20th century, possibly Ye Zhongshan master, snuff bottle, of curved rectangular form, interior decorated with a scene of a scholar and attendants, Chinese characterrs to back, top spoon sealed with a pink stone cabochon, (85mm high). Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $900
China, 20th century, snuff bottle, of cylindrical form, carved with overlapping leaf or feather decoration in brown and white colours, topped with a red cabochon and spoon, (75mm high). Extremely fine.
Estimate $400
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China, 20th century, snuff bottle, of square form, decorated with enameled scenes of water birds and floral designs, brass spoon topped with a high coral cabochon, signed at base, (95mm high). Extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $280
China, Canton enamel snuff bottle, (c.20th century), of squat form with painted European subjects, depicting figures in period costumes surrounded by scrolling lotus vines on a yellow ground, Qianlong mark, height 70mm; another, similar style, height 70mm. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
China, Peking enamel snuff bottle, (c.20th century), decorated with painted scenes depicting a dog and a deer in a natural setting, floral designs around, Qianlong mark to base, height 80mm; another, depicting a parrot and a mantis in a garden setting, height 80mm. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $400
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China, snuff bottle, (c.20th century), of broad square form with painted portraits of elderly gentlemen, coloured cabochon stopper, height 85mm. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
China, agate style snuff bottle, (c.20th century), of square form depicting a deity in grey and clouds in light brown tone, round cabochon stopper at top, height 75mm. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
China, glass snuff bottle, (c.20th century), of square form, painted from within with dragon and dog scenes, yellow cabochon stopper, signed near the neck, height 70mm. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
China, glass snuff bottle, (c.20th century), of elongated form, painted from within with mountain and boat scenes, blue cabochon stopper, signed near the neck, height 90mm. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
China, glass snuff bottle, (c.20th century), of elongated form, painted from within with horseman and forest scenes, blue cabochon stopper, signed on the body, height 90mm. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Zheng Xinmiao, Masterpieces of Classical Chinese Painting, Abbeville Press Publishers, 2011, 280pp, 234 colour illustrations, 42cm wide. As new with hardcover dust jacket.
Estimate $100
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European, possibly Spain, saddle-shaped vase, (early 19th century), crazed finish decorated with blue and gilded family crest, pegasus above, floral emblems around, 430mm wide, 275mm high. No cracks or chips, very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Japan, c.early 20th century, bronze vase of double handled bowl form, rising on a signed stem from a dragon-fish shaped base, on custom wooden base, (180mm high). Extremely fine.
Estimate $350
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Japan, late 19th century - early 20th century, terracotta and enamel vase of tall baluster form, ornately decorated with a scene of three samurai pursuing a dragon, (310mm high). Extremely fine.
Estimate $650
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Japan, 20th century, bronze vase of baluster form, flanked by zoomorphic handles with attached rings, applied with abstract decoration, embossed with the gilt imperial Chrysanthemum seal of Emperor Hirohito to one side, Japanese character stamped on base, (240mm high). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $800
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Eastern Europe, possibly Bohemia, 20th century, large millefiori vase in the Venetian style, bulbous base tapering to a fluted mouth, multicolour glass pattern around, (370mm high). Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
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Indo-Persian Matchlock rifle, 1680-1730, 40.5" barrel, in iron, hexagonal barrel, ornate metal work on barrel base, eight iron bands secure barrel to fore-wood and stock, iron sights mounted on barrel base, forward moving matchlock mechanism, powder box capped with metal cover on right of barrel base, trigger hoop with depressed dots along edges, metal strap plates from stock to fore-wood, ram rod, matchlock wick, ornate wood work and metal strips (a few missing) at base of stock, wood club on base of stock for close quarters (usually used on horse-back when raiding), carrying loop on left of barrel. Repair work done to powder box on right of barrel base, knocks and gouges on wood stock, heavy wear on barrel overall, heavily used, very ornate and desirable piece for decoration, in rough condition.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Indo-Persian Matchlock rifle, 1680-1730, 49" barrel with dragon tipped muzzle, smooth bore, in iron, fluting along barrel, ornate metal work on barrel base, two iron bands secure barrel to fore-wood and stock, iron sights mounted on barrel base and muzzle, forward moving matchlock mechanism, powder box capped with ornate metal cover on right of barrel base, flower pins serve as pivot for trigger action under tension by small frizen style spring, trigger hoop, ram rod, matchlock wick. Guide plate for mechanism missing, knocks and gouges on wood stock, heavy wear on barrel overall, heavily used, very ornate and desirable piece for decoration, good example of metal working of that era, in rough - fair condition.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Pair of German percussion pistols, by Sauer & Son, c1850s, 20cm long octagonal barrel, twirled rifling, fixed sight, rear sight in silver, consecutive serial numbers on underside of barrels, 0021270 and 0021271, 32 bore, one missing ram rod, most metal parts except barrel decoratively engraved, top of barrel engraved, 'I. P. SAUER u SOHN a SUHL', plate on butt of grip engraved, 'R. v B'. One pistol with small piece missing from black forewood cap and the hammer on one does not cock back fully, very light underlying rust on barrels, otherwise very good condition. (2)
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,600
Rare 4-barrel Sharps' pepper box derringer, c1880s-1890s, serial number 4892, 22 short calibre, 2-5/8 inch 4-bbl cluster with pin front sight, rotating firing pin, brass frame with standard markings around the hammer screw hole, 'Tipping & Lawdon.Sharps' Patent', hammer cocking spring not working. Handle grips missing, some rusting to barrel, trigger and hammer need repair work, otherwise good condition.
Estimate $500
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Brass noon sun dial, with miniature cannon(serves as an alarm clock) and viewing glass/timer glass (set to a specific time using the suns-rays to light wick), on marble slab with viewing glass, by Livingstone, Troy, Michigan; Black glaze small bowl, in clay, wooden lid with print of flowers on top; Statuette, Middle Eastern style, of a man in garb and skull cap; Novelty money box, Ford Falcon XY GTHO, Allan Moffat, 1971, painted ceramic, with butter toffees (butter toffees not included); Brothel token, Illahee House, Seattle, Washington, with leaflet; Medallion, York Minster, gold plated, inside white silk box. A good little novelty lot, good very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $60
SOLD $70
Bugle, 20th century, copper and brass bugle, mouthpiece attached, (295mm long); Brass lamp, Kempthorne Australia, 1944, internal battery powered lamp, with swivel mounted brass rod carrying handle and a clip on back for mounting, 56 mm lamp on front and a press on/off switch on top, (175mm high); Cigarette Cards, W.D. & H.O. Wills's, Arms and Armour (41), 1910, five cards framed behind glass, (307mm wide); another, W.D. & H.O. Wills's, Arms and Armour (41), 1910, five cards framed behind glass, (307mm wide). Very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
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Mount Everest commemorative statuette, 1938, in darkened bronze (170x140mm, diameter of base 335mm), features a climber scaling a mountain and inset into the side of the mountain is a thermometer, at the base on one side in relief are the words, 'Mount Everest. October - November. 1938', on the underside is fitted an aluminium plate from where original plaque has been removed. Spotting on brass backing plate for thermometer, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $550
Aircraft fuel tank from the crashed Southern Cloud, a metal tank (approx 50x35x18cm) with inlet and outlet pipes. Fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $450
Stereoscope viewer, hand held with stereo cards (approx 75), held in a large box as prepared for storage, mostly as views of Sydney and personalities all from the 'T & C Journal' Stereos collection, includes building series, Bleriot monoplane, relaying tram lines Oxford street, Sydney Gas Works, the various bays of Sydney, etc. Good - fine. (approx 75)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Scales, portable hand held brass beam balance with seven brass weights (1 to 20 grams) made in India, in case with tweezers missing; also includes many coin cases, plastic coin sleeves, flips and capsules in various sizes. Mostly fine. (approx 100)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Biscuit Tin, c1930s, Peek Freans biscuits, 'The Winner', horse racing theme, of cylindrical form with rotating barrel that spins to reveal the winning horse and odds below, full colour decorative racing print around, (170mm diameter). Very fine with patina commensurate with age, rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60