Catalogue
Shot flask, 19th century, in hard brown leather, steel spout with release lever and lift out pourer, with suspension loop at base (approx size 8x22cm) (Riling p434, no.1477) [illustrated]; another identical type but in soft brown leather, with brass fittings and no suspension loop (approx size 9.5x22cm) (Riling p432, no.1462). Some loss of leather and the second with some cracking, otherwise very good - fine. (2)
Estimate $70
Passed in
Small pistol decorated box, in silver (44x33.5mm), hallmarked on base for London 1981 by maker 'aAc', and on one side of the lid is the year hallmarking, on the lift-off lid are two crafted flintlock pistols. Very fine.
Estimate $60
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Scotland, bicorn with flat top in dark green fur with black plume from front to back and at one side on a green velvet rosette is a badge of a rampant lion left holding a shield and a bow, mark on the underside for maker, 'John Kirsop, Late, Nixon & Kirsop, 98, Argyle Street, Glasgow', together with a lidded and fitted steel case. The tin with much oxidation, the hat with a loose button above the rosette, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
China, Han Dynasty, Xin Kingdom, Wang Mang (A.D. 9 - 22), clay coin moulds. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
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China, Yuan Dynasty (A.D. 1279 - 1368), Longquan, caledon porcelain square shaped dish (100mm) with Deer motif, symbol of longevity and immortality, with Chinese character Tian Zhi Mei Lu. Glazing floor on underside otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $420
China, Ming Dynasty, Zhengde period (1505 - 1521) porcelain ewer with lid (110x130mm), blue and white with scenes of a scholar with attendant in a garden. Extremely fine.
Estimate $800
SOLD $550
China, 17th-18th century, cobalt blue and white glazed bowl, of large oval shape with scalloped rim, the interior painted with dragon and clouds, the exterior with floral panels, (280mm diameter, 125mm high), signed on base. Crack to one side and some discolouration, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
China, Canton, late 19th century, export ivory chess set, the kings and queens modelled as Emperors and Empresses, the bishops as dignitaries, the knights on horse back, the rooks as elephants with turrets and flags, the pawns as foot soldiers, the king 100mm high, the pawns 50mm high, 16 red pieces and 16 white pieces. Minor damage, otherwise very fine and rare as a set. (32)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $950
Japan, late 19th - 20th century, cloisonne bowl, of scalloped form, the exterior with fan and flower design, the interior with floral and circular patterns, all on a green background, (120mm wide); cloisonne bowl, of shallow form, decorated with pink chrysanthemum motifs and blue designs on a black background, on a custom rosewood stand, (100mm wide). Very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Japan, late 19th - 20th century, cloisonne potpourri bowl, of round fluted form with pierced lid, decorated with white flowers and clouds, on black and gold background, (95mm high); cloisonne vase of tall form with squared sides, decorated with blue and pink floral motifs on a black and gold background, (130mm high); cloisonne can shaped container, of cylindrical form, lidded, decorated with pink and white floral motifs, on green background, (80mm high). Very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $240
China, 19th - 20th century, cloisonne teapot, of elongated form, double bulbous design, with long spout and handle, decorated with butterflies on a blue background, (150mm high); another, of small bullet form, decorated with red flowers on a blue background, (70mm high); ceramic ink well, of round flat form, painted with black floral design on white background, toned from ink use, (95mm wide). Very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $360
China, 19th - 20th century, cloisonne snuff bottle, shape, decorated with floral scenes on a green background, cloisonne container, of small square form, lidded, decorated with scrollwork on yellow and blue background, (50mm high); another similar. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $190
China, early 20th century, silver enamel oil burner, of decagonal form, enamelled with peacock motifs, glass shade, (195mm high); another with scholars, (120mm high); silver censer, of lotus flower form with stem and blossom, (235mm high). Very fine (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
China, 20th century, cloisonne lidded bowl or bonbonniere, decorated with green and blue flowers on a red background, the lid enamelled and with a brass finial, (120mm high); cloisonne bowl, 20th century, of squat bulbous form, decorated with two dragons and clouds on a red background, (120mm high). Very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
China, early to mid 20th century, terracotta vase or umbrella stand, of cylindrical form with embossed and painted dragons and clouds, (60.5cm high). Very fine.
Estimate $100
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Japan, 20th century, Shibayama panel in mother of pearl, timber and bone on black lacquer background, depicting a rural man holding a monkey snatching for a dragonfly, framed, (38cm x 32cm); another of similar manufacture, depicting a mother carrying her child who holds a small drum, (38cm x 32cm); vase, 20th century, of cylindrical form with bulbous base, in pink glass with intricately etched lake and mountain scene, (195mm high); Royal Copenhagen, collector plate, late 20th century, of modernist design with a platinum symmetrical pattern overlaid on a dark blue stripe, signed on the reverse, (270mm diameter). Very fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90