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Lot 1363

A collection of assorted costume jewellery, including two single strand pearl necklaces, one approx 130cm, an onyx bead necklace, further glass bead necklaces, a nephrite jade and white metal mounted Chinese bracelet, a pair of 925 hallmarked silver oval onyx set earrings, a pair of purple stone yellow metal mounted drop earrings, etc.

Lot 655

Two early 20th century Chinese gilt metal cloisonne enamelled circular ashtrays, both decorated with central panels depicting scrolling foliage, and round borders decorated with flowers, both diameter approx 9.5cm, also a 925 hallmarked silver circular ashtray depicting a figure and a llama, diameter 7.5cm and a hallmarked silver money clip, with engine turned decoration, length 5cm (4).

Lot 256

Mixed lot of collectables including carved green stone lion, obsidian carved Chinese dog and carp fish, two brass lions and a lioness, four white metal knife rests in the form of horses, turquoise and coral inlaid bird, metal model of monkeys, treen nutcrackers, silver plate and other items

Lot 309

Victorian silver napkin ring, a pair of pierced silver plated napkin rings and a Chinese metal dragon cast napkin ring, the first engraved with the initial L.B.C. 0.59 ozt,  4.76 ozt gross weight (4)

Lot 7

A collection of silver and silver plated items comprising four chatelaine, to include two silver examples, one chased with lions, the other with a pierced floral motif, a silver plated Chinese ingot, 10 x 5.5cm and a Concorde gin label, 4.8cmweighable 2ozt (qty.)Condition ReportKnocks, wear, rubbing and minor losses throughout.

Lot 137

Late 19th / early 20th century Chinese silver tea strainer, with dragon decoration. Chinese character mark, 90 WH (Wang Hing), all at approximately 2ozs. 13.7cm overall length.

Lot 192

Chinese silver dish of dished oval form on an oval base and mounted with a Chinese boat shaped silver Sycee ingot, underside with label referring to late 1920s. All at approximately 3ozs. 11cm across.

Lot 205

A Chinese silver oval box - early 20th century, maker's mark possibly Luen Wo, with repoussé and chased decoration of a prunus tree and prunus branches, engraved monogram to base, 9.4cm long, weight 129g.

Lot 233

A group of silver smalls - including a late-Victorian silver and cut glass preserve jar, Hukin & Heath, Birmingham 1899, 12.1cm high; an Elizabeth II cut glass and silver vinaigrette, Birmingham 1959, 13cm high; a pair of mid-century sterling silver salt and peppers casters with glass liners; a smaller pepperette, Sheffield 1915; a pair of small Chinese silver open salts of plain bowl-form, marked to base, 3.8cm diameter; a Continental .800 silver two-tier beaker/measure, 5.1cm high; a white metal needle case; and a silver coffee spoon, silver weight 122g.

Lot 859

Two Chinese silver dishes with coin centres 3 ½ inches diameter 220m gms

Lot 858

A Chinese silver dish with coin centre 3 ½ inches wide 60 gms

Lot 1287

Chinese silver 5 Sen, a Hong Kong 10 cents 1874 & 2 others

Lot 580

A Chinese blue and white tankard and cover, Kangxi (1662-1722), of wrythen-fluted baluster form, painted with ladies on horseback, with a 'Yu' mark to base,16cm highCondition ReportHandle chipped, cracked and restored.Cover chipped, silver mounting with surface scratches and dents. Unable to check further condition underneath.

Lot 341

A Chinese silver box, late Qing dynasty, of rectangular form, the hinged cover decorated with a dragon amongst clouds, the sides with bamboo, all against a hammered ground, stamped marks to base,10.8cm long, 243.6g清晚期 银云龙纹盖盒Condition Report243.6g. Surface scratches and minor dents.

Lot 21

Two Chinese Yixing stoneware tea caddies, 18th/19th century, one square form, moulded with dragons or flowers in shaped panels against a diapered ground, overall 24.5cm high, and another, of hexagonal form, moulded with birds and flowers, overall 17.5cm high (2)Provenance: The David and Sarah Battie Collection.清十八至十九世纪 宜兴茶叶罐 一组两件Condition ReportSquare - silver dated London 1834, unable to check condition under silver mounting. Small chips to edges. Hexagonal - chips in various locations, unable to check condition under metal mounting.

Lot 86

A Chinese silver-gilt box and cover, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), of octagonal form, with a Buddhist lion playing with a ball, stamped marked Jingfu to base,5.5cm high, a silver saucer, of lobed form, decorated with blossoming prunus, stamped mark to base,9.2cm diameter, and a blue and white candlestick, painted with a dragon and flowers, inscribed and dated Guangxu, year of Bingxu (1886),10cm high (4)Provenance: The David and Sarah Battie Collection.Condition ReportBox - surface scratches and dents, splits to edges, some details missing. Saucer - surface scratches and dents.Candlestick - surface scratches and chips.

Lot 51

A Chinese blue and white jar, Kangxi (1662-1722), the ribbed body painted with crane roundels, later Dutch-decorated with figures and animals in a landscape, with gilt-brass mounts,overall 21.5cm high, a blue and white jug,Kangxi, painted with ladies and flowers in lotus-shaped panels,16cm high, and an export famille rose vase, 18th century, of baluster form, painted with figures in shaped panels in relief, surrounded by sprigs of flowers, with silver mounts and cover,overall 16cm high (5)Provenance: The David and Sarah Battie Collection.Condition ReportUnable to check condition under mounts. Famille rose vase - glaze crackes.Blue and white jug - handle missing. A large crack across body.Ribbed jar - restored to neck.

Lot 488

A Japanese silver tea caddy, Meiji period (1868-1912), the ovoid body decorated with irises, stamped marks 'Watanabe' and 'jungin' to base,11.5cm high, 252.6g, and a Chinese silver bowl,late Qing dynasty, pierced and decorated with dragons amongst clouds, stamped marks 'WH' and 'Suichang' to base,16cm diameter, 314.9g (2)Condition ReportTea caddy - 252.6g.Bowl - 314.9g.Both with surface scratches and dents consistent with age.

Lot 607

A collection of Chinese snuff bottles, late Qing dynasty, in silver, porcelain, agate, or hardstone, 5 to 7cm high, and two jade pendants, one in the shape of a crane, the other oval, carved with a landscape, inscribed to the reverse, 3.5 and 5.5cm long (10)Condition ReportCrane - minute holes for suspension.Blue and white - with tiger's eye stopper. Chipped to rim.Butterscotch amber with mask and ring handles - chipped in various locations, a crack to base, agate stopper. Silver - inlaid with turquoise and coral, spoon tested silver. Surface scratches and minor dents. Agate - the stopper with a mother-of-pearl cabochon and base metal bezel, spoon tested silver and dented, chipped to rim.Flattened hardstone - the stopper with silver bezel and spoon.Another hardstone - the stopper with silver bezel and underlid, spoon base metal. Minute chips to rim.Agatized dinosaur bone - small chips to edges.

Lot 343

A Chinese export silver teapot and sugar bowl, late Qing dynasty, of hexagonal form, decorated with a dragon in relief between panels of lotus, peony, iris, chrysanthemum and prunus, with a vacant shield-shaped cartouche, the handle and spout imitating bamboo, stamp marked 'Renxing', ''KH' and '85', teapot 23.5cm long sugar bowl 15cm long (3) IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. 清晚期 外销银龙纹茶壶及糖罐 Condition ReportTeapot 478.8g. Small splits to spout. Sugar bowl 213g. Both with surface scratches and dents.

Lot 578

A pair of Chinese silver miniature table screens, 19th/20th century, each decorated with blossoming prunus, stamp marked 'LW',5.5cm high, and a brass box,20th century, decorated with a shou roundel surrounded by four bats,8.5cm high (3)Condition ReportAll with surface scratches and dents. One table screen a bit wobbly.

Lot 344

A Chinese silver two-handled tray, 19th century, of oval form on four ball feet, the centre chased with phoenixes amongst peonies by a rock and a vacant cartouche, enclosed with a border of dragons chasing a flaming pearl, dragon handles, stamped marks 'HK', 'WC', '90' and 'Longde',45.5cm long, 1060.6gProvenance: Collected by the late Winifred Turner, who worked for Sotheby's in the early to mid-20th century, thence by descent.清十九世纪 银凤凰牡丹图托盘Condition Report1060.6g.Surface scratches and dents, a bit wobbly.

Lot 326

A Chinese jade plaque, late Qing dynasty, carved with Magu carrying a fruiting peach branch on her shoulder between cloud borders, the reverse with a double xi character, mounted as a desk clip in silver, similarly decorated, 7cm longProvenance: Purchased by the grandparents of the present owner from John Sparks Ltd. by repute and thence by descent.清晚期 麻姑献寿喜字玉牌Condition ReportSmall chips to edges. Unable to check condition under silver.Silver with surface scratches.

Lot 7141

Silver teaspoons, coffee bean spoons, Chinese silver spoon, souvenir spoon, spork and spoon marked 830S (7). 119g

Lot 20

CHINA. CHIHLI PROVINCE. Guangxu. Silver 5 cents, Year 23 (1897). Pei Yang Mint. Obv: TA. TSING TWENTY THIRD YEAR OF KWANG HSU, dragon with pearl at centre below; PEI YANG ARSENAL. Rev: two Chinese ideograms surrounded by Manchu. Edge milled.Reference: LM-448.Diameter: 16 mm.Weight: 1.34 g.Composition: Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Lot 32

HONG KONG. Victoria, 1837-1901. Silver 10 Cents, 1894. Royal Mint (Tower Hill). Obv: VICTORIA QUEEN, crowned bust left. Designed by William Wyon. Rev: * HONG – KONG * TEN CENTS 1894, central Chinese denomination. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS AU53 , certification number 51294479.PCGS population in this grade: 6.PCGS population in higher grade: 62.Reference: KM-6.3.Mintage: 16,750,000.Diameter: 18 mm.Weight: 2.7 g.Composition: 800/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Lot 33

HONG KONG. Victoria, 1837-1901. Silver 10 Cents, 1897 H. Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham. Obv: VICTORIA QUEEN, crowned bust left; H below. Designed by William Wyon. Rev: * HONG – KONG * TEN CENTS 1897, central Chinese denomination. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS AU55 , certification number 51294480.PCGS population in this grade: 16.PCGS population in higher grade: 69.Reference: KM-6.3.Mintage: 10,500,000.Diameter: 18 mm.Weight: 2.7 g.Composition: 800/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Lot 30

HONG KONG. Victoria, 1837-1901. Silver 10 Cents, 1892. Royal Mint (Tower Hill). Obv: VICTORIA QUEEN, crowned bust left. Designed by William Wyon. Rev: * HONG – KONG * TEN CENTS 1892, central Chinese denomination. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS AU50 , certification number 51294477.PCGS population in this grade: 1.PCGS population in higher grade: 68.Reference: KM-6.3.Mintage: 5,500,000.Diameter: 18 mm.Weight: 2.7 g.Composition: 800/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Lot 27

HONG KONG. Victoria. Silver 1 Dollar, 1867. Hong Kong Mint. Obv: VICTORIA QUEEN, crowned head left. Design by William Theed. Engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon. Rev: ONE DOLLAR HONG KONG 1867, English and Chinese lettering around Chinese maze pattern. Design by Owen Jones. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC AU 50 , certification number 2934376-001.NGC Census in this grade: 12.NGC Census in higher grade: 97Reference: KM-10.Diameter: 38 mm.Weight: 26.9568 g.Composition: 900/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Lot 28

HONG KONG. Edward VII. Silver 10 Cents, 1902. Royal Mint (Tower Hill). Obv: EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR, crowned bust right. Designed by George William de Saulles. Rev: * HONG – KONG * TEN CENTS 1902, central Chinese denomination. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS AU55 , certification number 50839458.PCGS population in this grade: 17.PCGS population in higher grade: 410.Reference: KM-13.Mintage: 18,000,000.Diameter: 18 mm.Weight: 2.71 g.Composition: 800/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Lot 396

PERU. CHINA.Silver Medal, 1921. Chinese immigrants celebrate the centennial of independance. Obv: the conjoined arms of Peru and China within branches. Rev: REGUERDO DE LA COLONIA CHINA CONMEMORANDO EL PRIMER CENTENARIO DEL PERU 28 DE JULIO DE 1921 on nine lines. Edge smooth.Reference: L&M-997.Weight: 12.31 g.Composition: Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Lot 22

CHINA. HUPEH PROVINCE. Guangxu, 1875-1908. Silver 10 Fen, ND (1895-1907). Obv: four Chinese ideograms with Manchu characters at centre, surrounded by Chinese ideograms. Rev: HU-PEH PROVINCE 7.2 CANDAREENS, dragon with pearl at centre. Edge milled.Reference: Y-124.1.Diameter: 19 mm.Weight: 2.60 g.Composition: 820/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Lot 17

CHINA. KIANGNAN. Guangxu. Silver 7 mace 2 candareens (dollar), ND (1904). Nanking mint. Variety without dots under 'chia' and 'chen' and dragon with fewer spines.Obv.: KIANG-NAN-PROVINCE, dragon with pearl at centre, below; 7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS. Rev.: 造省南江 / 分二錢七平库; central Chinese and Manchu. Edge milled.Reference: LM-257; K-99; KM-Y145A.12; WS-0858Rarity: Scarce.Mintage: 44,725,000.Diameter: 39 mm.Weight: 27 g.Composition: 900/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Lot 360

STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Edward VII, 1901-10. Silver Dollar, 1904. Bombay. Crowned and draped bust facing right; EDWARD VII KING AND EMPEROR. / Arabesque pattern surrounding denomination in Chinese and Malay; STRAITS SETTLEMENTS ONE DOLLAR 1904. Design by George William de Saulles.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 61 , certification number 8301112-001.NGC Census in this grade: 202.NGC Census in higher grade: 296Reference: KM-26; Prid-7Diameter: 37 mm.Weight: 26.95 g.Composition: 900/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Lot 31

HONG KONG. Victoria, 1837-1901. Silver 10 Cents, 1893. Royal Mint (Tower Hill). Obv: VICTORIA QUEEN, crowned bust left. Designed by William Wyon. Rev: * HONG – KONG * TEN CENTS 1893, central Chinese denomination. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS AU55 , certification number 51294478.PCGS population in this grade: 11.PCGS population in higher grade: 38.Reference: KM-6.3.Mintage: 11,250,000.Diameter: 18 mm.Weight: 2.7 g.Composition: 800/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Lot 25

CHINA. PROVINCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA. Kwangtung Province. Silver 1 Jiao, 2 (1913). Obv: four central Chinese ideograms surrounded Chinese legend. Rev: KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE TEN CENTS, central numerical value. Edge milled.Reference: Y-422.Mintage: 8,798,000.Diameter: 18 mm.Weight: 2.66 g.Composition: Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Lot 23

CHINA. HUPEH PROVINCE. Guangxu, 1875-1908. Silver 10 Fen, ND (1895-1907). Obv: four Chinese ideograms with Manchu characters at centre, surrounded by Chinese ideograms. Rev: HU-PEH PROVINCE 7.2 CANDAREENS, dragon with pearl at centre. Edge milled.Reference: Y-124.1.Diameter: 19 mm.Weight: 2.62 g.Composition: 820/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Lot 18

CHINA. KIANGNAN. Guangxu. Silver 7 mace 2 candareens (dollar), ND (1904). Nanking mint. Variety without dots under 'chia' and 'chen' and dragon with fewer spines.Obv.: KIANG-NAN-PROVINCE, dragon with pearl at centre, below; 7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS. Rev.: 造省南江 / 分二錢七平库; central Chinese and Manchu. Edge milled.control marks, cleaned.Reference: LM-257; K-99; KM-Y145A.12; WS-0858Rarity: Scarce.Mintage: 44,725,000.Diameter: 39 mm.Weight: 26.86 g.Composition: 900/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Lot 16

CHINA. HUPEH PROVINCE . Guangxu . Silver 7 mace 2 candareens (dollar), ND ( 1895-1907). Wuchang Mint. Obv.: HU-PEH PROVINCE, dragon with pearl at centre, below; 7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS. Rev.: 造省南江 / 分二錢七平库; central Chinese and Manchu. Edge milled.Cleaned.Reference: Y-127.1; L&M-182.Mintage: 19,935,000.Diameter: 40 mm.Weight: 26.82 g.Composition: 900/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Lot 29

HONG KONG. Edward VII. Silver 10 Cents, 1903. Royal Mint (Tower Hill). Obv: EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR, crowned bust right. Designed by George William de Saulles. Rev: * HONG – KONG * TEN CENTS 1903, central Chinese denomination. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS AU58 , certification number 50839459.PCGS population in this grade: 35.PCGS population in higher grade: 69.Reference: KM-13.Mintage: 25,000,000.Diameter: 18 mm.Weight: 2.71 g.Composition: 800/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Lot 34

HONG KONG. Victoria, 1837-1901. Silver 10 Cents, 1899. Royal Mint (Tower Hill). Obv: VICTORIA QUEEN, crowned bust left. Designed by William Wyon. Rev: * HONG – KONG * TEN CENTS 1894, central Chinese denomination. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS AU55 , certification number 51294481.PCGS population in this grade: 29.PCGS population in higher grade: 153.Reference: KM-6.3.Mintage: 33,842,000.Diameter: 18 mm.Weight: 2.7 g.Composition: 800/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Lot 13

A mid 20th century Chinese silver coral bracelet, stamped China Silver, length 15.5cm, width 2.5cm, 29.5g

Lot 292

Chinese Jade or similar bowl with metal mounts with character marks to base, diameter 7cm, together with a silver mounted carved jade brooch

Lot 300

Chinese silver cricket or similar box, with inscription to lid dated 1919 and Chinese silver marks to base, length 9.5cm, weight 98g

Lot 205

A very good collection of capsulated silver coins including Canadian dollars, Chinese Panda 1oz, US Liberty 1986 1 oz, Australia 1954 commemorative silver florin, 1984 Olympic dollar .999 silver proof, US Liberty silver one dollar, Space Exploration un-circulated proof etc.

Lot 32

A small group of silver including two photo frames, an oval snuff box, a Chinese white meal cigarette case, and two spoons, and a cheroot holder case,  160g of weighable hallmarked silver, Chinese case marked ‘90’, 63g, (7)

Lot 226

Chinese Tibetan silver white metal, agate and cloisonne enamel tea pot, with frog detailing to top of handle, marked to bottom, measures 7cm tall approx 

Lot 214

A pair of Chinese silver spill vases with pierced floral decoration together with a white metal dish.

Lot 38

Chinese silver dressing table items together with plated tray, bowl and cigarette box

Lot 39

Chinese silver three piece tea service possibly late Qing dynasty Weight - 809.62g

Lot 36

Pair of Chinese Silver dragon pattern circular lidded boxes possibly late Qing Dynasty Weight - 228g

Lot 35

Silver cigarette box with wooden liner and Chinese dragon design Weight - 348g

Lot 37

Large Chinese silver dragon pattern plate Weight - 700g

Lot 192

Two albums of photographs of China and Chinese life, 1920s-30sApproximately 650 silver gelatin prints with subjects including rural, city and natural views and scenes, temples and sacred sites, people, portraits and activities, taken throughout China and Tibet, all with printed captions. Each print 15cm x 10cm (6x4"). (2)Condition:No outer covers to either.  Pages have some warping and many are creased at the edges.  Photographs have survived reasonably well and most are in good condition, all with typical slight discolouring.  Some have faded.  A few are missing.

Lot 422

Box of oddments to include: gilt metal sovereign case with suspension loop, champlevé Chinese white metal bangles, Special Constabulary 1914 cap badge, silver brooch marked 830, earrings, Scottish white metal and hardstone brooch in the form of an arrow, Victorian brooch, bangle etc. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

Lot 191

A Chinese export silver quaich with looped handles, stamped to the base, 17cm across, 6.6oz

Lot 885

A pair of Chinese Republic porcelain 'cong' vases, with table lamp fitments, painted with pair of finches on bamboo, four character and seal marks, raised on wooden bases, with silver silk shades, lamp 59cm high.

Lot 121

A Chinese silver dip pen. Marked with 85 S and Chinese characters, '先施'. Of cylindrical tapering form, with a figure on top. Weight: 9.7gMeasures 15.5cm long

Lot 3

Antique Chinese Export Silver teapot and lid crafted in mixed metals, featuring a cylindrical hammered body with inlaid patinated panels and applied silver-tone filigree butterflies and floral motifs. The lid is topped with a charming sculptural finial depicting a seated monkey flanked by two frogs, adding a playful and decorative touch. The elegant curved spout and arched handle complete the piece's distinctive form. The underside bears a stamped export silver mark. The mark shows the Chinese characters (Zu Yin), indicating fine silver. This marking is commonly found on Chinese export silver, with the mark itself indicating a silver purity generally around .900 to .980.Issued: 19th or Early 20th CenturyDimensions: 4.25"HCondition: Age related wear.

Lot 25

A silver Chinese nurse's buckle, each side as a Chinese character, 1.4ozt, a sterling silver oval scrollwork belt buckle, 0.9ozt, 8.5cm by 5.5cm, plus small clear glass stoppered bottle with silver collar (3)

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