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Auction date Thursday 22 May 2025 10:30 - 17:30 BST
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Head of Sale:

William Batt


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Thursday 22nd May at 10.30am 


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Total lots: 410

A CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER
Lot 289 Sold
A CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER
bearing an apocryphal Xuande seal mark to the base, of circular section with two ring handles, 8cm high x 14cm wide; together with another similar with gadrooned body, 8cm high x 13cm wide (2)
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER
Lot 290 Sold
A CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER
bearing a six character Xuande mark to the base, Qing dynasty, with pierced loop handles, 11cm high x 16cm diameter

The Law Collection 羅.
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £400 - £800
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE GILT BRONZE CENSER
Lot 291 Sold
A CHINESE GILT BRONZE CENSER
bearing a four character Xuande mark to the base, Qing dynasty, the lid cast with a coiled dragon, the body with ring handles and dragons head bosses, 10.5cm high, with a hardwood stand
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £200 - £400
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE BRONZE HU FORM VASE
Lot 292 Unsold
A CHINESE BRONZE HU FORM VASE
Song Dynasty or later, of rectangular section with animal mask ring handles to each side, decorated with geometric banding, 16.5cm high x 10.5cm wide x 6.5cm deep

Provenance: Acquired as '1 pc Brass Vase' Hong Kong, 1983.

The Law Collection 羅.
Estimate: £800 - £1,500
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE BRONZE AND PARCEL-GILT FANG DING
Lot 293 Sold
A CHINESE BRONZE AND PARCEL-GILT FANG DING
Qing dynasty, of archaistic form, cast in tapered rectangular section, the panels finely carved in relief with stylised beasts, on a quadruped base of four swept legs, with a moulded wood cover and carved finial, 20cm high overall x 13cm wide x 9cm deep

Provenance: An old receipt records 'One pc of Qianlong parcel gilt Fang ding 18th century', dated August 14, '84, Hong Kong.

The Law Collection 羅.
Hammer price: £4,200
Estimate: £800 - £1,500
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE CLOISONNÉ CENSER
Lot 294 Unsold
A CHINESE CLOISONNÉ CENSER
Ming dynasty or later, of globular form with extending handles to the shoulder, decorated to the body with six large blossoming lotus heads and leafy tendrils, on gilt bronze legs issuing from lion dog mask terminals, 20cm high x 20.5cm wide overall

Provenance: A private Parisian collection.
Note: For a censer featuring the same type of gilt bronze feet in a different decorative scheme see…
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE CLOISONNÉ MOON FLASK
Lot 295 Sold
A CHINESE CLOISONNÉ MOON FLASK
bearing a six character Xuande mark to the base and to the top of the neck, with loop handles to the shoulders, decorated to the body with the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism and lotus flowers to the neck and sides, 27cm high

Provenance: A Parisian private collection.
Hammer price: £3,600
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE BRONZE GROUP OF A BOY SEATED ON A BUFFALO
Lot 296 Unsold
A CHINESE BRONZE GROUP OF A BOY SEATED ON A BUFFALO
20th century, the boy modelled playing the flute, 16cm high x 19cm wide; together with a bronze and gilt bronze Meiping vase, bearing an apocryphal Xuande mark to the base, decorated with birds amongst foliage and inscribed, 20cm high (2)
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE BRONZE BOX AND COVER
Lot 297 Unsold
A CHINESE BRONZE BOX AND COVER
bearing a four character seal mark to the base, with pierced cover suggesting use as hand warmer or censer, 5.5cm high x 7cm diameter; together with a small Chinese bronze bowl, bearing a single character mark to the base, decorated in relief with flowers, 3.5cm high (2)
Estimate: £80 - £150
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A SINO-TIBETAN PATINATED BRONZE AND PARCEL GILT BULL MASK
Lot 298 Unsold
A SINO-TIBETAN PATINATED BRONZE AND PARCEL GILT BULL MASK
19th century, modelled in grotesque expression with open mouth bearing fangs and cobras wrapped around the horns, 43cm high x 31cm wide
Estimate: £300 - £500
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A TIBETAN BRONZE PHURBA
Lot 299 Sold
A TIBETAN BRONZE PHURBA
19th/20th century, the three-sided blade with a vajra form handle and mask finial, 26.5cm long, with an associated bone scabbard; together with a similar Kartika, the shaped blade with vajra handle, 15cm high x 14.5cm wide (2)
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £50 - £100
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A COLLECTION OF CHINESE BRONZEWARE
Lot 300 Sold
A COLLECTION OF CHINESE BRONZEWARE
including coinage, bronze bi disks and a mirror in archaic style, the largest 7.5cm diameter (9)
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A COLLECTION OF FOURTEEN CHINESE BRONZE COINS
Lot 301 Sold
A COLLECTION OF FOURTEEN CHINESE BRONZE COINS
all variously carved in relief with characters (14)
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A PAIR OF TIBETAN PATINATED METAL AND GEM SET SCROLL OR INCENSE HOLDERS
Lot 302 Sold
A PAIR OF TIBETAN PATINATED METAL AND GEM SET SCROLL OR INCENSE HOLDERS
19th/20th century, of cylindrical form and decorated with symbols in relief, 24cm high (2)
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £50 - £100
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE WHITE METAL HONORARY PLAQUE
Lot 303 Sold
A CHINESE WHITE METAL HONORARY PLAQUE
20th century, inscribed with characters to the centre within a border of birds and foliage, mounted on a wooden stand, 25cm high x 29cm wide
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £50 - £100
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE EXPORT WHITE METAL MODEL OF A JUNK
Lot 304 Sold
A CHINESE EXPORT WHITE METAL MODEL OF A JUNK
early 20th century, the deck with cannons and sailors, on a pierced wood stand, 17cm high x 19cm wide; together with another similar, with anchors lifted to the bow, 20cm high x 14cm wide (2)
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER BOWL
Lot 305 Unsold
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER BOWL
bearing indistinct script mark and initial 'CZ', the bowl decorated in relief with blossoming foliage, 5cm high x 10cm diameter
Estimate: £200 - £400
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A PAIR OF WHITE METAL CANDLESTICKS
Lot 306 Unsold
A PAIR OF WHITE METAL CANDLESTICKS
unmarked, the tapered conical stems decorated with birds amongst foliage, the filled bases carved in relief with figural scenes of soldiers on horseback, 13.5cm high (2)
Estimate: £300 - £500
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A WHITE METAL JEWELLERY BOX
Lot 307 Unsold
A WHITE METAL JEWELLERY BOX
marked to the base 'Vietnam Argent', the hinged lid decorated with dragons chasing a pearl and opening to a velvet lined interior, with conforming side panels, 5cm high x 15cm wide x 10cm deep
Estimate: £300 - £500
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE EXPORT CRUET SET
Lot 308 Sold
A CHINESE EXPORT CRUET SET
bearing impressed marks to the base, 20th century, of pagoda form, with porcelain liners and two spoons, the tallest 8cm high; together with another similar salt, 3cm high (4)
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £40 - £80
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE EXPORT WHITE METAL BOX AND COVER
Lot 309 Unsold
A CHINESE EXPORT WHITE METAL BOX AND COVER
Qing dynasty, decorated throughout in relief with birds amongst blossoming foliage, 11.5cm high x 9.5cm diameter, c.237g
Estimate: £300 - £500
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A KOREAN IRON AND SILVER-INLAID TOBACCO BOX AND COVER
Lot 310 Unsold
A KOREAN IRON AND SILVER-INLAID TOBACCO BOX AND COVER
Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), 19th century, the cover lifting to reveal a lead-lined interior, the exterior decorated with auspicious characters, 9.5cm high x 15cm wide x 11cm deep
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE WHITE METAL VANITY CASE
Lot 311 Sold
A CHINESE WHITE METAL VANITY CASE
20th century, the hinged lid decorated in relief with a dragon chasing pearls and opening to a mirror and cosmetic case, 10cm high; together with a white metal incense burner, approximately 5.5cm wide; and a gourd shaped box and cover, 7cm wide (3)
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE WHITE METAL BOX
Lot 312 Unsold
A CHINESE WHITE METAL BOX
20th century, the hinged lid opening to a vacant interior, ornately decorated with birds amongst blossoming plants, 14cm wide x 9.5cm deep
Estimate: £200 - £400
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER PILL BOX BY WAN HING & CO
Lot 313 Sold
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER PILL BOX BY WAN HING & CO
marked to the base, with an embossed dragon to the hinged lid, 9cm wide
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £50 - £100
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TEA SERVICE
Lot 314 Sold
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TEA SERVICE
Qing dynasty, marked by Hung Chong Canton & Shanghai circa1860-1930, also 卓 zhuo, comprising a teapot, sugar pot, a jug and tongs, all with hammered decoration and bamboo effect handles, the teapot, 14.5cm high, in a fitted wooden case with sliding front, 44 tr. ozs (5)
Hammer price: £800
Estimate: £800 - £1,500
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER CARD CASE
Lot 315 Sold
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER CARD CASE
stamped 'LW' to the interior rim, decorated with a landscape and figures in relief, 10cm high; together with a pair of jade earrings ,7cm drop; and a collection of further jewellery including a coral necklace, a mother of pearl brooch, a carved cameo, a silver fob watch, a silver cuff bangle set with turquoise, a pair of coral and turquoise earrings in silver, and a feather brooch under glass in silver (a lot)
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £50 - £100
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A COLLECTION OF CHINESE SILVER AND WHITE METAL WORKS OF ART
Lot 316 Sold
A COLLECTION OF CHINESE SILVER AND WHITE METAL WORKS OF ART
including a set of twelve menu holders, figured as pagodas, men carrying water and boys on a buffalo, a set of six spoons, two vintage hair pins, one with dragon head finial, the other with jadeite drops, a kukri with white metal mounted scabbard, 18.5cm long, a niello work belt buckle, and other items (a lot)
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE WHITE METAL CHATELAINE
Lot 317 Unsold
A CHINESE WHITE METAL CHATELAINE
20th century, stamped to the top piece, with carved and pierced decoration throughout, approximately 34cm long; together with another Chinese white metal chatelaine, 35cm long; a Chinese pierced and carved hanging pendant, stamped to the top piece, with jadeite drops, 19cm high; and two Afghan gem set pendants, 22cm and 16cm high (5)
Estimate: £150 - £250
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
TWO SIMILAR WHITE METAL SCROLL OR INCENSE HOLDERS
Lot 318 Sold
TWO SIMILAR WHITE METAL SCROLL OR INCENSE HOLDERS
20th century, both decorated with a central cartouche within a pierced and foliate carved ground, with chains joining the cover to the base, 27cm and 20cm long (2)
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £80 - £150
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A MALAYSIAN WHITE METAL WAU BULAN OR MOON KITE
Lot 319 Sold
A MALAYSIAN WHITE METAL WAU BULAN OR MOON KITE
20th century, mounted in a perspex case and stand, with a plaque inscribed 'Mr and Mrs J. J. Black from All Staffs of Riverview Rubber Estates Berhad Malaysia', 28cm high x 19cm wide overall
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £50 - £100
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A TURKISH SILVER COFFEE POT
Lot 320 Sold
A TURKISH SILVER COFFEE POT
Tughra marks, unknown maker, possibly early 19th century, of baluster form with chased rope and bead decoration, with a hinged and foliate design finial, the handle with raffia binding, 22cm high, 13.4 tr. ozs, tests as 900
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £400
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A SOUTH EAST ASIAN WHITE METAL MOUNTED TROUSSE SET
Lot 321 Sold
A SOUTH EAST ASIAN WHITE METAL MOUNTED TROUSSE SET
containing bone handled knife and a pair of chopsticks, decorated in relief with flowers and leafy tendrils, 28cm long; together with a white metal Jambiya dagger, 17.5cm high (2)
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £50 - £100
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A SINO-TIBETAN WHITE METAL, BRONZE AND PARCEL-GILT KAPALA OR SKULL CUP
Lot 322 Sold
A SINO-TIBETAN WHITE METAL, BRONZE AND PARCEL-GILT KAPALA OR SKULL CUP
18th/19th century, the domed cover with a vajra handle, the bowl with a beaded rim, the tripod base decorated in relief with gilded "flaming skulls" against a foliate ground, 17cm high x 12cm wide
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £400 - £800
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A THAI SILVER GILT AND NIELLO WORK FOOTED BOWL
Lot 323 Unsold
A THAI SILVER GILT AND NIELLO WORK FOOTED BOWL
19th century, the bowls of petal form and finely decorated with foliate inlay, on a stepped plinth base, 12cm high x 18cm wide
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A THAI SILVER GILT AND NIELLO WORK FOOTED BOWL
Lot 324 Unsold
A THAI SILVER GILT AND NIELLO WORK FOOTED BOWL
19th century, the bowl of petal form and finely decorated with floral inlay, the interior with six floral embossed nuts, on a stepped plinth base, 11cm high x 16cm diameter
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A COLLECTION OF CHINESE MOTHER OF PEARL GAMING COUNTERS
Lot 325 Sold
A COLLECTION OF CHINESE MOTHER OF PEARL GAMING COUNTERS
20th century, of various form and decoration (a lot)
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £40 - £80
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A PAIR OF CHINESE BLACK LACQUER LETTER HOLDERS
Lot 326 Sold
A PAIR OF CHINESE BLACK LACQUER LETTER HOLDERS
20th century, the hinged sides decorated in gilt with dragons and pearls, 15cm high x 17cm wide; together with a mother of pearl mounted wall pocket, 27cm high; and a mother of pearl carved and pierced screen, 19cm high x 17cm wide (4)
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE BLACK LACQUER GAMES BOX
Lot 327 Sold
A CHINESE BLACK LACQUER GAMES BOX
Qing dynasty, 19th century, of lobed octagonal form, decorated in gilt with birds and insects in an abundant garden, the interior with seven lidded compartments and ten games trays for the popular parlour game 'Pope Joan', on lions paw feet, 13cm high x 37.5cm wide x 30cm deep
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £200 - £400
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER BOX AND COVER
Lot 328 Sold
A CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER BOX AND COVER
bearing a six character Qianlong mark to the base but later, of octagonal section, the side panels all decorated in relief with dragon roundels, the top with auspicious symbols, 19cm high x 23.5cm wide
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A GROUP OF THREE CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER BOXES
Lot 329 Sold
A GROUP OF THREE CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER BOXES
20th century, the largest decorated with figures in a mountainous landscape, 15cm wide x 10cm deep, the two others similarly decorated with figural scenes, on turned bun feet, 9.5cm wide (3)
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £50 - £100
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER FANG HU VASE
Lot 330 Unsold
A CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER FANG HU VASE
20th century, decorated with four panels of dragons amongst clouds, 30.5cm high x 17cm wide
Estimate: £40 - £80
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE BLACK LACQUER, RED LACQUER AND CARVED GILTWOOD ALTAR BOX
Lot 331 Sold
A CHINESE BLACK LACQUER, RED LACQUER AND CARVED GILTWOOD ALTAR BOX
19th/20th century, each side decorated with pierced roundels, alternating dragons and warriors on horseback, on a stepped square base with conforming apron and lions paw feet, 41cm high x 41cm square

The Law Collection 羅.
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE BLACK LACQUER, RED LACQUER AND CARVED GILTWOOD ALTAR BOX
Lot 332 Sold
A CHINESE BLACK LACQUER, RED LACQUER AND CARVED GILTWOOD ALTAR BOX
19th/20th century, each side decorated with pierced roundels alternating with birds in flight, warriors on horseback and a vase of blossoming flowers, on a stepped plinth base with conforming aprons and scroll carved feet, 37cm high x 37cm square

The Law Collection 羅.
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE BLACK LACQUER AND GILTWOOD ALTAR CABINET
Lot 333 Sold
A CHINESE BLACK LACQUER AND GILTWOOD ALTAR CABINET
19th/20th century, the cupboard doors decorated with carved and pierced panels and opening to a red painted and gilt interior, on a stepped plinth base, 45cm high x 35cm wide x 16cm deep

Provenance: Accompanied by a Honk Kong Art Craft Merchants Association Limited Certificate of Authenticity, dated 7th September 1978, including a photograph of the cabinet and inscribed 'This temple wooden box is over hundred years old from China'.

The Law Collection 羅.
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £300 - £500
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A TIBETAN GHAU OR PRAYER BOX
Lot 334 Unsold
A TIBETAN GHAU OR PRAYER BOX
20th century, of circular section and decorated with characters in relief, 10.5cm diameter, in a woven fabric carrying case; together with another similar, 12.5cm high (2)
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE CARVED GOURD CRICKET CAGE
Lot 335 Sold
A CHINESE CARVED GOURD CRICKET CAGE
Late Qing/Republic period, the body finely incised with dragons flying amongst blossoming flowers, with a pierced foliate cover and hongmu mount, 11.5cm high overall, in a fitted case

Provenance: An old paper in the case is from 'R. Hauser and Partners', Hong Kong, and inscribed 'Carved Cricket Gourd Box'.

The Law Collection 羅.
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £800 - £1,500
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
A CHINESE CARVED WOOD BRUSH POT
Lot 336 Sold
A CHINESE CARVED WOOD BRUSH POT
decorated with sprouting bamboo branches and bearing an inscription, 10cm high x 7.5cm diameter; together with a pair of Chinese carved wood crabs, 7.5cm wide (3)
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £50 - £100
22 May 2025
22 May 2025

Total lots: 410

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