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Click here to subscribeA Chinese jade bowl, of shallow form, bearing a Chia-Ching (1796-1820) incised four character mark to the base, 14.4 cm diameter x 2.7 cm high, on an associated carved wood stand, 7 cm high (overall)some brown line faults/inclusions, there is a crack or more likely a natural fault line visible from the rim into the bowlFrom a local deceased estate
A Chinese Huanghuali and jade rectangular wedding gift box, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the push fitting top with thumb moulded edge and inset a jade disk bearing the emblems of cash and a butterfly (Wealth & Love) the box with through dovetail construction and integral bracket feet.17.5 cm wide x 10.4 cm deep x 7.4 cm overall heightThe top has a slight crack and warp to its length.
A Chinese carved jade figure of a prowling Bixie, with mouth open bearing its fangs, 4.7 cm x 2.4 cm x 2.8 cm, together with a Han russet/green jade figural belt toggle in the form of a courtier with hands concealed in sleeves, 4.9 cm x 1.9 cm, a small Chinese Jade square "Chop" seal with a salamander surmount.Qty: 3Good order
A Chinese celadon green jade boulder carving of a 'Thousand Li' recumbent mare, first half of the 20th century, with full mane and tail, her head turning to regard her rear quarters, on a shaped hardwood base. 9 cm high x 17 cm x 6.5 cm (excluding base).Good order, with no apparent damage or repair
A pair of Chinese finely carved Mughal-style spinach-green jade chrysanthemum dishes, late Qing Dynasty, with flower head and leafy captive ring handles on lotus petal spreading bases, with carved and pierce hardwood stands. 23 cm wide x 15 cm deep x 4 cm high (jade alone)One of the dishes has a small chip to the underside of the leaf handle, please see the last image in the supplied images.
No Reserve, a collection of reference books, including two copies of Louis Dieulafait, Diamonds and Precious Stones, 1874; W. Arnold Buffum The Tears of the Heliades or Amber as a Gem, 1896; S. Tolansky, The History and Use of Diamond, 1962; Julis Wodinska, A Book of Precious Stones, 1909; four books on Chinese jade carvings; one book on Chinese Snuff Bottles; and a Christie's catalogue, Fine Chinese Jades, February 13th 1978
SEVEN ENGRAVED HARDSTONE AMULETS WITH QURANIC SURAS AND PRAYERS PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Iran and India, second half 19th and early 20th centuryComprising an octagonal, a circular, and five oval pendants, mostly table-cut, made of agates, carnelian and jade, all unmounted, inscribed with auspicious sayings, prayers, and Quranic suras in a variety of cursive scripts including naskh, pseudo-thuluth and riqa', the correct direction of the text from right to left suggesting their use as protective amulets set on bazubands (armband bracelets) and pendants.40.57mm x 27.45mm the largest 40.57mm x 27.45mm the largest Qty: 7
ACTORS, ETC, Most 1st. edns with dust jackets & Signed/Inscribed & Signed: RIGELSFORD, Adrian: Carry on laughing; Monkhouse, Bob: Over the Limit; Cooper, Jilly: Pandora; Rushdie, Salman: The Moor's Last Sigh; Forsyth, Frederick: The Phantom McPartlin, Ant & Donnelly, Declan: Ooh! What a Lovely Pair, signed by both; Rantzen, Esther: Secret Life; Holm, Ian: Acting My Life: Morley, Robert: Around the world in 81 years; Saunders, Jennifer: Bonkers; Bellamy, David: Jolly Green Giant: St Clement, Pam: The End of an Earring; Ronnie Barker: It's Hello from Him; Jade Goody: Jade; Plus: 24 others, similar. (qty)
A group of sixteen Swatch watches, to include: Asetra (GK137/8); Golden Waltz (GK142/3); Goldsmile (GN123/4); Blue Segment (GK148/9); Steel Lite (GG403/4); Black Jade (GK158/9); White Onyx (GK160/1); Drop (GK708/9); Flake (GK165/6); Screw Driver (GM114/5); Big Rock (GM126/7); Little Rock (LM109); Godefroi (GK174/5); Serti Misterieux (SAK113/4); Charms (SAM401/2); and Golden Globe (SCG100/1)
A CARTIER snuff box Celadon jade Carved in vertical segments alternating with fine ribs Gold 750/000 cover and base of black enamel decoration Set with jadeite, onyx and rose cut diamonds China, 19th / 20th century Assay warrantee mark to frame and goldsmith's mark Maurice Courtin (regd. 1901, signed CARTIER and numbered 890 (signs of wear, minor faults to onyx) Height.: 6,5 cm
A COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY To include jadeite jade pendant necklace, the curb link chain to a scrolled clasp suspending a jadeite jade pendant carved with a bat above gourds and an articulated fish charm, rubbed stamps to the clasp; a jadeite jade hooped amulet pendant, with polished bale stamped 750 18K, suspended from a box link chain, stamped 750 with Italian control marks; a fancy link charm bracelet, suspending various charms including a teapot, a horseshoe, a bell, an anchor, the heart shaped padlock clasp stamped with Chinese control marks Size/dimensions: first necklace 41cm long, jade pendant 3.3cm long; bracelet 16cm long Gross weight: 33.7 grams Together with a gilt metal chain and enamelled pendant Condition Report: Some light wear commensurate with use. First pendant on chain with bat and gourds, jadeite approximately 3cm long, 1cm wide, 6mm deep, some typical host stone fractures, 17.5 grams gross, mark not readable Second stamped 18k and chain 750 indicating 18 carat gold, disc 2.2cm diameter 3mm deep, 9.4 grams gross Bracelet, marks on the clasp request images, 6.9 grams Condition Report Disclaimer
A group of collectables - including a cased meerschaum pipe depicting Bacchus, modern; a late 19th century walnut Bacchus mask carved plaque or furniture mount, 30.5cm high, small loss; a hand made painted wooden perpetual motion parrot toy, probably mid-20th century, 35cm high; a 1960s HMS Sheffield gilt metal and enamel ladies compact; a small leather lidded box; two miniature white metal circus horses; a pair of Chinese soapstone jade-style lotus leaf dishes; a pair of modern Chinese cloisonné vases; a silver plate Ronson table lighter; etc.
A Chinese glass bead court necklace, Chaozhu, late Qing dynasty - with glass and clay beads simulating amber, jade and coral and gilt metal mounts, probable later alterations to stringing, overall length approximately 80cm.* The stringing has been altered and the necklace no longer hangs in its original, correct form (see photos). There is a large chip and a much smaller chip to the largest green jade-style glass panel and the blue and amber coloured glass pendants both have a small chip.
** Description revised: An Indian Mughal style yellow gold and gemstone set pendant, probably mutton fat jade - probably 19th century, of cartouche form, set with diamonds and green and red stones (presumed emeralds and rubies) in the form of a tree of life within yellow gold, with two opposing birds, 3.3 x 3.8cm plus bale, on a rolled gold chain.
A large Chinese jade coloured seal ring with incised picture to the tableCondition report:Good condition.WE TAKE GREAT CARE in the accuracy of our condition reports and may record damage and restoration if obvious. The information is provided in good faith along with detailed photographs where requested and is for guidance only. However, this does not imply that there may not be further condition issues associated with the lot and we DO NOT provide any guarantee to the buyer.WE STRONGLY ADVISE BIDDERS TO EXAMINE PERSONALLY ANY LOT THEY ARE INTERESTED IN BEFORE THE AUCTION.
A Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, dark green jade pendant in the form of a turtle, 6cm longFound by the vendor's grandfather Charles Herbert Lankester (1879-1969), whilst farming for coffee in the Chachi and Las Concovas Cartago region, Costa Rica in the early 1900s. It is believed by the vendor that this item was brought to England before World War II.Charles Herbert Lankester (1879-1969) was a dominant figure of Central American orchidology. Better known as 'Don Carlos', Lankester was born in Southampton, England, on June 14 1879 he was offered a position to work as an assistant to the recently founded Sarapiquí Coffee Estates Company in Costa Rica. Many of the plants he saw and collected were new species. With no literature at his hand to determine the plants he collected, Lankester started corresponding with the assistant director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, Arthur Hill in 1910.He returned to England in 1920 to enrol his five children in English schools. Lankester travelled to Africa from 1920 to 1922, hired by the British Government to conduct research into coffee plantations in Uganda.In 1955, after his wife's death and already 76 years old, Lankester decided to sell his farm but retained the small part which contained his garden, a piece of land called "El Silvestre". Lankester moved to a house he had bought in Moravia, one of the suburbs of the capital, San José. On this farm, Lankester began his wonderful collections of orchids and other plants, which formed the basis of the Charles H. Lankester Botanical Garden of the University of Costa Rica.
A vintage natural jadeite jade "Dragon" pendant, intricately hand-carved in relief with a dragon spitting water motif, symbolizing good luck, prosperity, longevity and perseverance. This pendant is believed to bless the wearer with happiness, health and auspiciousness. The pendant measures width 5.5cm, height 6cm.
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