A Chinese mother of pearl shell carved in relief with a carp swimming in the sea. The subject matter is uncommon and fine details are introduced especially in the fish's scales. The thickest part of a good quality shell has been exploited to create a life like aquatic scene, lustrous and interesting. it comes with its own custom made wood stand. size of the shell: 8 1/4 inches ( 21cm) X 7 1/2inches (19cm). Overall height including the stand : 10 inches (25.5cm). age: C. 1910...

A Chinese silver tea and coffee set, each piece embossed with a raised writhing dragon stretching around its bulbous body. The handles are formed as sea dragons and the finials of the covers also repeat the same motif. This is a substantial service weighing 1807 grms. ( 59 oz). The tea, coffee and sugar basins are stamped HW, "90" and Chinese characters. HW stands for Hone WO.The sugar tongs are associated with the set. Age: last quarter of 19 C...

A Chinese pair of mother of pearl shells exquisitely carved; one with a scene of men playing a table game and attendants carrying utensils whilst in the background horsemen are fighting a battle- the whole is bordered by a profusion of shrubs and flora. The second shell depicts a battle scene, figures at leisure in pavilions and again a surround of trees. A discerning buyer would appreciate these fine and lustrous shells with faces which are engraved and not blank"ghosts"...