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Lot 247

A PAIR OF JADE AND HARDSTONE BONSAI TREES

contained in matching cloisonné urns, 29cm and 30cm high; together with a Chinese carved and gilded wood figure of Mazu, goddess of the sea, wearing a headband and bib, seated on a throne, 16cm high; a painted wood pocket watch stand modelled as a travelling circus organ, 29cm high x 34cm wide; an early 20th century amateur photographic ambling club lacquered wood box, modelled after a shrine to Amenhotep IV, 19.5cm high; three Chinese porcelain plates; a similar bowl;

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Estimate: £300 - £500
Hammer price: £440
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

an articulated infantry soldier model; and two shells (12)

 

All plates have historic repairs, two having stapled repairs, the other with adhesive repair. There is discolouration present and partial loss to enamels. Some chips to the rims. 

 

The bowl has a repair to the rim and some discolouration throughout. 

 

The bonsai trees appear to be in fair overall condition. There is a loss of some stones, in particular to the petals of some flowers. Would benefit from a good clean. 

 

The arm rest of the giltwood figure has been separated but is present. There is rubbing to gilding throughout. Fraying and discolouration to the fabric. 

 

The pocket watch stand has fading, abrasion and chips to the paint. Some elements appear warped. The enamel face of the pocket watch is cracked. 

 

The remaining items appear to be in fair condition commensurate with age. 

 

All items have been photographed, available upon request. 

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