c. 1890 Chinese export solid silver belt. The buckle decorated with carved bird, flower and stars. The belt is composed of linked panels carved with flying fishes in Chinese meaning of good fortune. 35 inches long with 22 links plus the oval buckle. Signed mark on the back of the buckle. Very good condition with no damage. Polished. Nice collection item can still be in nice wear. Weight: 122 g.
DESCRIPTION: A Chinese export cinnabar box dating from 1900 – 1920 with a nicely carved scene of scholars and a maiden in a garden setting with rock outcroppings. The interior is covered with black lacquer and the age can be seen in the crazing. On the bottom the word “CHINA” has been hand etched into the surface. There are chips or cracks on several corners; otherwise in good overall condition. DIMENSIONS: 5 5/8” long (14.3 cm) x 3 ¾” wide (9.5 cm) x 1 ¾” high (4.5 cm).
A VERY RARE CHINESE EXPORT PLATE FROM THE SCLATER SERVICE, CIRCA 1785.
An octagonal plate decorated in sepia and gilt depicting a rustic English cottage and garden, all within a scrolling vine border. The plate appears to be from a unique service commissioned by the Sclater family around 1785, 12 lots of which were sold at Christie’s London, 8th June 2004. Those pieces from the service chosen for illustration in th... Click for details
A FINE CHINESE EXPORT BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN PLATE, 18TH CENTURY.
An octagonal plate decorated with a lakeside scene with a grand pavilion and two figures enjoying the sounds of the flute, in a boat moored beneath overhanging rocks. The diaper borders are exceptional.
I have a suspicion that the plate was given a soft-paste slip befo... Click for details
Chinese export porcelain sauce boat with under plate in famille verte. Circa 1740. Spanish market, silver form. Minor chips on sauce boat base and hairline on handle. Under plate is about 9 inches long and 7 wide. Sauce boat is about 8 1/2 long and 4 1/4 wide.
A RARE PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT PLATES, A VIEW OF CANTON, 18th CENTURY.
Two beautifully painted octagonal dishes from an 18th century export service. The scene is of the major trading port of Canton (present day Guangzhou) at the mouth of the Pearl River. Many of the buildings depicted can still be seen today. I have a suspicion that the plate was given a soft-paste slip before painting as it enables finer work. The a... Click for details
The plate decorated with the Indian Tree pattern in the famille verte palette. The area around the blue enamel exhibits the iridescence that one expects to see on Kangxi famille verte porcelain. Made for export to the West, circa 1700.
Chinese celadon square bowl with rose mandarin enameled design. The center of the bowl has a gilt and silver fan with Chinese ladies at two tables on the interior along with two boys, that are decorated in enameled colors of blue, green, rose, yellow, rust-red and aubergine. The outside of the fan is decorated with a ladybug, cicada and scrolls with flowering peonies. The bowl is mounted on a gilt bronze ormolu base with four feet and two support braces to secure it to the square shaped bottom... Click for details
Quality Chinese Export Rose Medallion sugar bowl with two double twisted handles and a lid with a gilt and red crab knob. The top has two reserves, with mandaring figures in one and flowers and bird in the other. The body of the bowl has four reserves with mandarin figures in two and roses, birds, and flowers in the other two. The condition is very good with the exception of a small shallow chip to the top of the rim on the lid and a few very minor losses of enamel on the lid and body. The size ... Click for details
Chinese Export Rose Medallion Garniture Jar/Vase with original top that features a gilt foo lion with a red ball knob. There are two vignettes of children with two gilt dragons & flaming pearl on the neck of the vase. The shoulder is decorated with four floral reserves, separated by gilt florals. The body of the vase has four vignettes with mandarin and floral designs. This is a superb example of an antique rose medallion style of export porcelain. The condition is excellent, with only minimal l... Click for details
