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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: 403

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 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

Total lots: 403

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