A VERY FINE CHINESE EXPORT SILVER SPIRIT KETTLE, CIRCA 1900.
This high-grade silver spirit kettle on stand is a product from the renowned Wang Hing workshop. Wang Hing was a prolific maker with outlets in both Hong Kong and Canton. 1875 ~ 1925. The workshop produced a large range of items from tiny silver novelties to dragon tea sets; I would suggest that if you wanted something from near the very top of the Wang ...click for details
A FINE ‘DOUBLE PEACOCK’ FAMILLE ROSE EXPORT PLATE, 18TH CENTURY.
The double peacock motif is associated with Chinese porcelain exports to Portugal, in particular to the Portuguese court where it was highly regarded. This plate is beautifully painted and in excellent condition. The peacock and peahen are perched on rocks painted in thin grey and iron-red enamel, the enamels are not worn, they are just very pale. C ...click for details
A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE PLATES, QIANLONG.
A fine pair of export plates in exceptional condition. The plates were manufactures in China during the mid-eighteenth century, specifically for export to the West. The enamels are thickly applied and bright, especially the blue that exhibits the phenomena whereby the adjacent porcelain adopts an iridescent bloom, more often noticed on genuine Kangxi famille ...click for details
A SILVER MOUNTED YIXING EXPORT TEAPOT, EARLY 18TH CENTURY.
The squat teapot is of small size and is made with fine textured Yixing clay. The decoration of flowers issuing from eccentric rocks is separately moulded and then applied, a technique known as ‘sprigging’, the appliqués known as ‘sprigs’. At sometime the teapot has lost its original handle and a fine carved walnut handle has been attached with the use of g ...click for details
A splendid wood carving of Guandi, the God of War richly gilded to the front and lacquered red on the back. Similar figures in gilded bronze are often dated to the late Ming, 16th ~ 17th century. The carving is of a very high standard and the quality of lacquer is evident by its survival. There is a decent age patina, especially on the back that partially obscures the r ...click for details
The jade is flawless and is polished to a soft sheen. Upon close inspection one can see feint marks left by the turning tool. I have tried to show this in one of the photographs.
I don’t have the skill to date this ring accurately, my guess would be late 19th century.
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A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE PLATE, QIANLONG, 18TH CENTURY..
Made specifically for export to the West during the Qianlong period, circa 1750.
Thickly and brightly enamelled with flowers and a butterfly. The edge is glazed with an iron-rich dressing known as Batavian brown, used to protect the fragile edge from chipping.
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A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE PLATE, QIANLONG, 18TH CENTURY..
Made specifically for export to the West during the Qianlong period, circa 1750.
The design is particularly Chinese showing a vase of flowers and small group of scholar’s items. The edge is glazed with an iron-rich dressing known as Batavian brown, used to protect the frag ...click for details
An old fan now mounted as an album sheet depicting a bird perched on a flowering branch. Painted in colours on gold splashed paper. Long inscription and seals. 19th century.
The painting is much nicer in reality than my rather poor photographs suggest.
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An old fan now mounted as an album sheet depicting a gentleman enjoying a boat on the river, accompanied by his servant. Painted in colours on mica ground paper. Long inscription and seals. 19th century.
The painting is much nicer in reality than my rather poor photographs suggest.
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