Chinese vintage black and gold lacquered wedding food container, lidded with three sections and placed on a removable stand. Decorated with playing children, occupied with playing amidst lotus and water scenes, bronze metal fittings. Dimensions 27" High and 24" Diameter.
A CHINESE EXPORT RETICULATED PLATE, QIANLONG, 18THC.
A very attractive blue & white porcelain plate with a wide pierced rim decorated with flowers and the odd butterfly. The centre of the plate carefully painted with a posy of flowers. The plate has a distinct ‘orange peel’ surface to the glaze. Made specifically for export to the West during the Qianlong period, circa 1780.
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A CHINESE EXPORT RETICULATED PLATE, QIANLONG, 18THC.
A very attractive blue & white porcelain plate with a wide pierced rim decorated with flowers and the odd butterfly. The centre of the plate carefully painted with a posy of flowers. The plate has a distinct ‘orange peel’ surface to the glaze. Made specifically for export to the West during the Qianlong period, circa 1780.
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A GOOD CHINESE EXPORT SILVER VISITING CARD CASE BY LUEN WO
The diminutive case expertly made from high-grade silver, decorated on the front with a couple on a bridge, the back with birds flying amongst fronds of bamboo, all against a fine punched background. When the button is pressed the lid springs open, exposing the maker’s marks on the inner rim.
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A Chinese fan, the paper banner painted with figures in European 18 century costumes and settings and the ivory half sticks finely pierced and carved with three shaped cartouches of brise work. It is worth looking at the images of this section of the fan, to appreciate the breathtaking virtuosity of the craftsmen of the late 18th and early 19th century who produced these fantastic objects for their European clients. size: 11 1/2 inches (29cm) length of the fan. age; C. 1800. condition; very go... Click for details
A very beautiful pre-1940 Chinese silver purse, featuring two phoenix interspersed with flowers on one side and two fish on the opposite side. There is a small cartouche on the bottom that is still blank and can be monogrammed. The rope handle is finely woven and is firmly attached and ready for use. This small purse measures 5" at widest, 3.25" high, and 1.5" deep at bottom. The hand/wrist strap measures 8" long (16" doubled). In excellent condition.
A Chinese antique tortoiseshell box carved in Canton, the cover depicting two figures in a garden under a tree with buildings in the background. The base has a vacant vignette surrounded by an outdoor scene featuring a man , the sides with all round carving. This is a beautifully rendered example of Export Cantonese craft and in very good condition. Age: C. 1840. size: 2 7/8inches (7.3cm) diameter.x just under 1 inch (2.5cm) thickness.condition:very good. We can obtain CITES Export Licence, if n... Click for details
Antique Chinese export silver vase, round base with root design going up with a wonderfully hand-chased body featuring plum blossoms and bamboo leaves in high relief - work is very precise and attractive. Rim is flaring and scalloped.
Marked 'WH 90' and with Chinese characters. Condition is Excellent with no dings, dents or losses. Weight 98 grams.
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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).
