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Italy, Pompeii antique silver souvenir teaspoon, at end of decorated handle is an image of the snake angel above a silver rectangular section with the word, 'Pompeii' and on the reverse of this section is '800' and '8 FI' (this is Firenze). Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Roman, (c.1st-2nd century A.D.), bronze attachment moulded as a bearded head, with stern features, (30mm high). Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
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New Zealand, Maori axe stone axe head, made from a grey-green greywacke polished to a smooth finish. A few chips from use, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Malaya, Native Kingdoms, Srivijaya, (11th-13th centuries), tin rod-shaped ingot, raised sanskrit letters on the side of each end (c.f. Zeno 345197). Fine for type. (3)
Estimate $100
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Netherlands, Zeeland Province, Middelburg sterling silver plated teaspoon, with crest of Middelburg at the end of the handle; Limburg Province, Valkenburg sterling silver plated teaspoon, with crest of Valkenburg at the end of the handle, both stamped on the reverse of their stems, SOLA and 90. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
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Singapore, Colonial, Kelentan silver tea spoons (jeweller acid tested as .900 plus), plain bowls and ringed handle, at the end of one handle is a palm tree and on the other is a stylised tiger's head. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Switzerland, souvenir silver tea spoon, c1890s, at end of the decorated stem is a voided figure of an alpine horn blower with the word Switzerland below and on the reverse is stamped, '800 Silta'. Very fine.
Estimate $50
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Netherlands, M.S.Willem Ruys ship trip souvenir tea spoon, c1950s, at the end of the handle is featured the ship, M.S.Willem Ruys and on the reverse of the stem is the maker's mark and 90. Very fine.
Estimate $50
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USA, silver souvenir tea spoon, c1940s, stamped on reverse of stem, 'Sterling', the stem is decorated and voided and at the end of the handle in a circle is an image of a leaping flying fish and the name, 'Miami Fla'. Very fine.
Estimate $50
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Tableware, set of 9 glasses with ornate metal holders; set of 6 dessert spoons with ornate handles, in a Bronze Table Ware Mariners' Shop wooden storage box; electric Russian samovar; three Chinese resin statues of traditionally dressed figures. Some glasses have lost the decorative band; samovar has corrosion spotting, good. (4)
Estimate $50
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Metal Gas Container, a vintage bowled container in bronze with copper tubing and with small separate container above, possibly for water, the carry handle bears a stamp that is only partly visible but the details showing are, '18/P.H. in a circle around a crown'. Some parts loose and with bumps and wear, otherwise good for age.
Estimate $50
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Tibet, silver amulet box with bronze backing (6.5cm), cut out sacred "Om" symbol with small turquoise bead above, dotted border around. Very fine.
Estimate $190
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Tibet, 19th-20th century, large painted wooden statue of Amoghapasa standing, right hand blessing, rest holding implements. Some areas of paint loss and flaking, colours dulled with age, fair.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Tibet, 18th-19th century, clay Tsha-Tsha statue of Amitayus Dhyanibuddha seated on a lotus throne, polychrome paint, on a wooden base. Some areas of paint loss, good fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
South East Asia, a pair of ornately carved wooden statues, depicting a figure seated behind an arch and a figure seated on a rock, hands together in meditation. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $90
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Thailand, engraved and inked shell (22cm x 21.5cm), depicting a goddess floating in clouds, in traditional dress holding a plate of food aloft, rendered in black, green, and red. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Tibet, Tibetan calendar, in bronze, pressed sheet and a medallion; a small metal decorative hanging ornament. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $20
SOLD $20
India, 19th-20th century, Dhokra style statues (11cm - 30cm), an assortment of traditional style Indian statues depicting figures riding birds, elephants, and holding implements. Fair - fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
India, Sakyamuni Buddha bust on a lotus plinth carved from tusk. Brown and yellow mottled patina, good fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Orthodox Crucifix, 18th-19th century, brass byzantine style crucifix with traces of white and blue enamel, set in on a red velvet backdrop in an ornate gilt wooden frame. Extremely fine.
Estimate $500
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Thailand, 17th-18th century, bronze filled Sakyamuni Buddha head with usnisa flame top, Sukhothai style, mounted on a wooden block. Dark brown patina, very fine.
Estimate $700
SOLD $600
Thailand, wide saucer dish (14.5 cm dia), cream glaze with geometric decorations in green and rose coloured patterns around, both inside and out; a similar bowl with three roses around outside and a small rose in well. A few small areas of glaze loss and minor scuffing on rim, good fine; very fine. (2)
Estimate $200
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Vietnam, Annam, (15th Century), stoneware vase with grey glaze and underglazed blue decorations, mandala-like pattern around neck, floral and folial motif around shoulders, and a pointed shield pattern around the base. Attractive and extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
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Vietnam, Annam, (15th Century), Celadon bowl (11.75cm dia), dull green-brown glaze, centre unglazed. Very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Vietnam, Annam, 14/15th century Celadon ware wine ewer (14cm), light green glaze with flower designs in cartouche on both sides. Extremely fine.
Estimate $600
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China, 19-20th Century, blue and white procelain export ware bowl (16.25cm dia), three Chinese lions with large flowers and scrolling pattern around exterior, fishing scene around interior rim and a temple in a mountain in well. A few minor firing imperfections, very fine.
Estimate $300
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China, 19th-20th century, famille verte puzzle teapot, blue background with flowers throughout, a seated figure on one side, and a standing figure on the other of central panel, seated dog on pot lid, standing on a wooden base. Small glaze chip on lid, very fine.
Estimate $400
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China, 19th-20th century, famille verte puzzle teapot, decorated with a green background and a flower motif throughout, with a dog bowing on the pot lid, standing on a wooden base. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $400
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China, Celadon ware bowl, scalloped rim with fluted sides, light blue-green glaze, red iron glaze floral decoration inside. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Japan, late 19th century, ivory figure of a standing Hotei/Buddha, smiling, holding large sack and staff, signed at base, (10.5cm high). Extremely fine.
Estimate $2,500
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