Red Lacquered Japanese Meiji Jewelry Box
A Japanese jewellery box with red lacquered finish, Meiji period, 28 cm high
Japanese Parquetry Lacquered Jewellery Box, Late Meiji Period
A Japanese jewellery box, parquetry and lacquered finish, late Meiji period, 20th century, 29 cm high
Ebony Dome-Topped Anglo-Indian Compendium Box
An Anglo-Indian compendium dome topped box, ornately carved in ebony, mid 19th century, 15 cm high, 25 cm wide, 13 cm deep
Chinese Silver Melon Box with Bat Hinges
A c.1900 Chinese silver novelty small lidded box, as a melon with applied leaves, vine and florals, bat form hinges. Multi character mark. Length 10 cm. 65gm.
Lapis and Quartz Nutshell Court Necklace
A nutshell court necklace, comprising 88 nutshell beads, divided by four larger lapis lazuli beads, suspending a champagne quartz plaque and a purple quartz pendant, with fitted box, the nutshell beads approx. 0.9 cm diam. each, the necklace fully…
Tang-style Gilt Silver Cup with Box, 9.5cm
A Tang-style gilt silver oblong eight-lobed cup, with box, 9.5 cm wide,
Pair of Qing Dynasty Gilt Silver Boxes
Two gilt silver repousse circular boxes, Qing dynasty one with box, approx. 5.8 cm diam. each (2).
Qing Dynasty 22ct Gold Lotus Stem Cup with Box
A 'lotus' gold stem cup, Qing dynasty with box, 9.8 cm diam., 40.4g, 22ct,
Qing Dynasty Rock Crystal Box with Gold Goat Plaque
A rock crystal covered box inset with a gold 'goat' plaque, the box of Qing dynasty, the gold-leaf possibly earlier 5.6 cm long,
Qing Dynasty Enamelled Silver Hairpin in Box
An enamelled silver two-part hairpin, Qing dynasty box, 23.5 cm long,
Qing Dynasty Jade Hairpins and Plaque with Box
Four pale celadon jade and silver hairpins and a plaque, Qing dynasty with box, the hairpins from 10.6 cm to 21.0 cm long, and the plaque 7.1 cm long (5). The three longer pins with a small spoon at the tip were initially intended as ear cleaners, and…
Pair of Gilt Phoenix Appliques with Box
A pair of 'phoenix' openwork gilt applique, with box, 17.0 cm and 18.0 cm long (2).
Qing Dynasty Amber-Bead Necklace with Box
An amber-bead necklace, Qing dynasty with box, each beads approx. 0.8 cm diam., the necklace 48.0 cm long fully extended. Provenance: C. C. Teng, Taipei, 28 February 1995, no. 001147 (label and receipt)
Dragon & Pagoda Brass Trinket Box with Swallows
Chinese brass ornate trinket box, profusely decorated with dragons and pagoda scene, etched brass swallows amongst bamboo to interior
Fluted Spiral Vesta Case and Cherub Pill Box Set
sterling silver vesta case fluted spiral form, together with an unmarked oval pill box, the lid decorated with a cherub, and an Eastern square shaped snuff box
Thai Silver Powder Box and Cigarette Case Set
Two Thai silver items, a powder box and a cigarette case. Weight 238grams.
Burmese Lacquer Box with Traditional Patterns
Good antique Burmese lacquer lidded box extensively decorated with traditional patterns to fitted lid and circular box below, height 25 cm; diameter 30 cm
Japanese Floral Metal Trinket Box, 9 cm Diameter
Japanese metal trinket box with floral decoration, felt lined interior, 9 cm diameter
Meiji Geisha Pillows in Lacquered Box
A pair of early 20th century Japanese Meiji geisha pillows, red lacquered tapered box form bases with black cloud type highlights, the red silk cylinder pillows with covers. In original black lacquer fitted box. Pillow length 21 cm.
Japanese Lacquer Crane Box
Japanese lacquer document box. Lidded box with gilt decoration of cranes and minogame on a black lacquer ground. Some losses. Height 32 cm length 36.5 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
Siam Sterling Silver Engraved Bangle Set
Three Siam sterling silver bangles; 10.6-16 mm wide all half round hollow hinged bangles with engraved scrolling motifs to box clasps with safety chains, internal diam. 56.5, 58.5 & 60.6 mm, total wt. 46.22g.
Dragon Finial Chicken Blood Seal in Original Box
A chicken blood Chinese seal with dragon finial in original box, height 15 cm
Green Jadeite Prunus Seal Pendant, Qing Dynasty
A Chinese jadeite seal pendant, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the irregular pebble with apple green inclusions carved with a spray of prunus, having an oval panel to base, silk suspension cord, in brocade box. Height 3.8 cm. Provenance: Property from a…
Hexagonal Oriental Lacquer Carved Box
Oriental carved lacquer box hexagonal form, extensive carving to top and sides, width 16 cm
Japanese Floating Compass in Wooden Box
Good brass cased Japanese floating compass marked to dial for Tokura Keiki Seisakusho Co Ltd, Osaka, in wooden lidded box, diameter 13 cm dial.
19th Century Japanese Ship Lock Box with Six Drawers
A 19th century Japanese paulownia iron bound ship's lock box, decorative studded old iron fittings to the hinged door and body, enclosing a combination of six various drawers, some old labelling, some wear and signs of good old age. 32 x 42.5 x 37 cm.
Chinese Silver Dragon Box with High Relief Decoration
A c.1900 Chinese silver dragon embossed rectangular box, high relief repousse decoration on fine scale ground, ebonised wood lining, stamped maker's marks for Tuck Chang & Co. of Shanghai. 17 x 9.5 x 6.5 cm.
Chinese Gilt Turquoise Floral Lidded Box
A Chinese gilt Turquoise-ground famille rose 'Floral' lidded circular box, height 6.5 cm, diameter 10.6 cm
Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace with White Sapphire Clasp
A Japanese Akoya single strand pearl necklace (8-8.5 mm), silver clasp set with pearls and white sapphires, in original box with retailer's mark and certificate (made out to Mrs. Cook) 'Ciro of Bond Street London & New York'. Formerly the property of Dame…
Yellow Dragon Seal on Stand with Box
A carved yellow stone Tian Hunag seal of dragons, length 10 cm. Measurements on stand, height 10 cm, length 12 cm, in box
Tibetan Silver Plaque of Padmapani with Tantric Deities
A Tibetan repousse silver plaque of Padmapani, 19th century / early 20th century, with fine repousse work dpeicting a standing padmapani surrounded by thirteen tantric deities amongst scrolling lotus, mounted on a 1970s box frame. The plaque 35.5 cm x 30…
Hirado Blue and White Sake Ewer with Landscape Decoration
A rare Hirado blue and white sake ewer 'Choshi', Edo period (1603-1868), early 19th century, the flat-sided ewer with gracefully curving spout decorated to both sides and to the lid with Chinese literati-style landscapes in underglaze blue, one side with…
Tibetan Silver Box with Buddhist Emblems and Turquoise Finial
A Tibetan parcel-gilt silver box, circa 19th century, with repousse decoration of precious buddhist emblems set with a turquoise at the finial. A private collection, Caulfield. 8 cm high, 11 cm diameter
Chinese Shoushan Seals - Qing/Republic Period
Two large Chinese carved Shoushan seals, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or Republic period (1912-1949), one seal of orange and yellow stone, in arched form, with low relief decoration of a lotus pond with herron swooping down, and a seven-character mark to base…
Bamboo-themed seven piece dressing table set
A Chinese export seven piece dressing table set, by Wai Kee, first half 20th century, comprising two brushes, a comb, a shoe horn, a hand mirror, circular box and a pin dish, all decorated with bamboo decoration on a stippled ground, with the monogram…
Qing Dynasty Tianqi Lacquer Drum-Form Sweetmeat Box
A rare Chinese Tianqi lacquer Drum-Form sweetmeat box, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, modelled as a drum, with incised and filled multi-colour lacquer decoration throughout the whole surface, including a three-qilong roundel to the top, and…
Wanli Period Lacquer Box with Basketry Inlay
A large Chinese lacquer and basketry-inlaid box, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period (1573-1620), of rectangular form in black lacquered wood, the edges decorated in red lacquer and pressed iron with iron bosses, the sides inlaid with woven basketry…
Chinese Gilt Lacquer Dragon Vases in Original Box
Pair of Chinese gilt lacquer ware vases with ornate dragon and floral decoration, in original box, height 34 cm
Set of Six Colonial Indian Silver Miniature Tankards in Box
Six Colonial Indian sterling silver miniature tankards, by Cooke & Kelvey, of tapering form with a stepped circular foot, with glass bases, in original box
Chinese Dragon Lacquer Box
A large Chinese lacquer box & cover, of bun form, the cover beautifully decorated with five rampant dragons, above reserves of precious objects, flowers and animals, the whole opening to black interior, diameter 40 cm
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box with Floral Design
Japanese lacquer ware box circa early 19th century. Depicting foliage and chrysanthemums on a starburst background. 9 cm x 8 cm.
Meiji Period Silver Dragon Box from Samurai Shokai Gallery
A Japanese Meiji period silver box, mark to base 'Samurai Shokai' and 'Yokohama 1000', the hinged cover and sides decorated with applied dragons on a stippled ground simulating shagreen; wood-lined interior. Note: Samurai Shokai was a large and well-known…
Engraved Bamboo Chinese Export Silver Box with Wooden Lining
Chinese export silver box, hand beaten lided box with engraved bamboo decorations and wooden lining (marked to base)
Gnarled Prunus Wrist Rest with Toad and Blossom
An unusual hardwood wrist rest, 19th/20th century, the dark wood probably zitan, carved in the form of a gnarled section of a prunus trunk with a blossoming branch extending from one side below a three legged toad in high relief climbing up the side, the…
Irregular Coin-Inlaid Inkstone with Inscriptions - 19th/20th Century
An unusual inkstone, 19th/20th century, of irregular oval form with recessed center, the darker inclusions in the brownish textured surface carved with groups of old Chinese holed coins and small objects bearing inscriptions, fitted wood box with a two…
Vase-shaped Duan Inkstone with Inscription and Relief Disc
A Duan inkstone, of vase shape with shallow raised edge, a shaped recess at one end and a disc in relief towards the lower part, the reverse with a five-character inscription reading Yu Huai and date, box, 18.5 cm long
Gilt Chenxiangmu Bead Rosary Bracelet with Rose-Quartz and Pearls
A gilt decorated Chenxiangmu bead rosary bracelet, comprising eighteen square-shaped wood beads suspending rose-quartz and pearl teardrop pendants, inscribed fitted pewter box, the rosary 27 cm long overall, Compare with a bracelet in jewellery of the…
Chenxiangmu Court Necklace with Jadeite Accents
A Chenxiangmu court necklace, comprising 108 wood beads interspersed with three green jadeite beads terminating in a further jadeite bead suspending a green jadeite plaque on a beaded cord and tassel, inscribed fitted box, 68 cm diameter
Chenxiangmu Rectangular Plaques with Low Relief Carvings
Two Chenxiangmu rectangular plaques, 19th/20th century, each carved in low relief, one an abstinence plaque with a central cartouche enclosing the characters zhai jie and the Manchu script on the reverse within stylised dragon scrolls, the other wth a…
Indian Bronze Statue and Decorative Items
Indian bronze statue, embossing machine, desk set, wall shelf and painted box, 19th and 20th century, the shelf 35 cm high
Indian Bronze Lamp and Anthropomorphic Box
An antique Indian bronze lamp and an anthropomorphic box, the lamp in the form of a woman holding a vessel on her head riding an elephant, the box with a human head on four feet. (2)
Chinese Dragon Trinket Box and Tray
A Chinese export silver trinket box with tray, late 19th to early 20th century, with maker's mark for Lifeng & Co sterling, the octagonal covered box with glass lining decorated with embossed and chased dragons upon a matte ground, the fitted tray of…
Chinese Export Silver Dressing Table Set, Republic Era
A six piece Chinese export silver dressing table set, Republic era, circa 1920s, comprising two covered boxes, hand mirror, brush, clothes brush and comb, of a pleasing textured design throughout, with borders of elongated stepped devices and stylised…
Japanese Zodiac Ivory Box
A fine Japanese carved ivory covered Zodiac box, the circular box with a flat fitted lid profusely and realistically carved in relief with all the animals of the zodiac, the lid with a seated tiger finial, stained throughout with rich caramel colours, red…
Green Chinese Cloisonne Box with Greenstone Lid Carving
Chinese cloisonne lidded box blossom decorated, on green ground, small losses, with inset greenstone carving to lid, length 11 cm.
Oriental Temple Plated Cigarette Box with Wooden Interior
Oriental temple form plated cigarette box temple form, with wooden interior, length 10 cm.
Chinese Wooden Jewellery Box with Brass Bindings and Drawers
Good Chinese fitted wooden jewellery box brass bindings to lid and sides, lid opens to lined interior, with two lined drawers below, one drawer fully fitted for jewellery storage, length 39 cm, height 25 cm.
Carved Dragon Boat on Stand with Box
Oriental carved ivory & bone figural dragon boat on a timber stand, in original box, width 31.5 cm. Some repairs.
Carved Chinese Forest Tableau with Animals
Chinese carved forest tableau depicting animals in a forest setting, with carved wood stand, in fitted box, height 13 cm.
Greenstone Inset Jewellery Box with Lined Interior (25cm)
Chinese greenstone inset jewellery box inset greenstone decoration, lined interior, length 25 cm.
Tibetan Portable Medicine Chest with Inlaid Geometric Design
Intriguing Tibetan 19th century portable medicine /Herb chest, of deep tapering rectangular form, with inlaid borders of geometric repeating squares and line work, with central roundel, the interior with fabric covering, 21 cm x 28 cm x15 cm. Provenance:…
Tibetan Ogee Buddhist Shrine in Red Lacquer Finish
Tibetan 19th century travelling Buddhist shrine, of ogee form, in red lacquer finish, with painted gilt scroll work, with central repeating ogee window, 31 cm x 23 cm x 41 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins,…
Chinese White Jade Archer's Ring in Metal Box
Large Chinese white jade archers ring, of plain cylindrical form with a rounded top, inner diameter 2.3 cm, in a metal box and cover, with marks to base
Qing Dynasty Scarlet Fringe Mandarin Hat Tassel Boxed
Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century scarlet fringe, for Mandarin summer hat, with tassels, boxed. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 745.
Chinese Silver Snuff Box Cover with Carved Foliage
Late 19th/20th century Chinese silver snuff box cover, impressed Chinese character marks, of rectangular form, with central reserve, surrounded by carved foliage, length 3.3 cm
Chinese Silver Snuff Box Cover with Floral Motifs
Early 20th century Chinese silver snuff box cover, impressed S.C, 85, of rectangular form, with central reserve surrounded by floral motifs, length 3.5 cm
Foldable Chinese Travelling Hat Stand with Eight Immortals
Chinese late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century Foldable travelling hat stand, of slender rectangular form, opening to reveal a carved scene of the eight immortals, set with pierced fret work brackets and hangers, 25 cm x 28 cm. Provenance: collection of…
Chinese Kylin Stone Chop with Inscription
Chinese yellow stone chop, the top carved with kylin above a rectangular base, incised inscription to one side, height 8 cm, in a fitted box
Chinese Embroidered Longevity Box
Intricate Chinese embroidered hanging box, finely decorated with characters for longevity and tassels, in tones of purple, yellow and green, length 19 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and…
Cinnabar Pumpkin Box with Floral Design
Chinese pumpkin shaped box and cover, in cinnabar tones, the pumpkin shaped decorated with flowers and foliage, opening to black interior, diameter 16 cm
Cinnabar Box with Kwan Yin and Attendant Carvings
Chinese cinnabar box and cover, of rectangular form, carved with an image of Kwan Yin and attendant, surrounded by cloud scrolls, raised on four bracket feet, length 10.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
Qing Dynasty Leather Document Box with Carved Shou Motifs
Chinese Qing Dynasty leather document box and cover, with a curved cover, with carved front frieze with shou motifs and repeating flower motifs, length 52 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside…
Indian Brass Lime Pot with Bird Finial
Indian brass lime pot, of spherical form with a bird finial, cast with repeating patterned frieze, height 9 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 331.
Brass Horse Betel Nut Cutter
Indian betel nut cutter, in brass, in the form of a leaping horse, length 18.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 330.
Betel box with stupa-shaped containers
Early 20th century betel box and fitted containers in the form of a stupa, opening to reveal five lidded copper containers, height 20 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour…
Japanese Kabuki Wig and Stand with Lacquered Box
Interesting Japanese Kabuki wig, stand and box, with lacquered upright box, with pull shelf displaying wig on stand, accented with loop handle to top, height 42 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins, Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes:…
Chinese Combination Box for Robe and Hat
Chinese officials leather combination box, for robe and summer hat, with pointed cylindrical hat box set above rectangular trunk, with twin handles and clasp, accented with panel to the front with Chinese calligraphy, 39.5 cm x 56 cm x 40 cm. Provenance:…
Pair of Chinese Silver Dragon Dressing Table Boxes
Two Chinese silver dressing table boxes and covers impressed Nanking, one of shaped oval form and decorated with a dragon, the other of circular form with rampant dragon, one with gilt interior, one with fitted material interior, total weight 439gm (2)
Japanese Shell Veneer Toiletry Box with Gilt Accents
Intriguing Japanese 19th century shell veneer travelling toiletry box, the box with pull out mirror and supports, with lower drawer, with ruyi loop handle accented with gilt scroll and fret work, 39 cm x 24.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve…
Hung Chong Chinese Dragon Cigarette Box
Chinese silver table cigarette box and cover, by Hung Chong, of rectangular form with central monogram, with raised rampant dragon, with wooden interior, total weight 376gm, length 12.5 cm
Niello Betel Nut Box with Floral Decoration
Beautiful Philippines betel nut box and cover, c.1900, of deep rectangular form, in niello, the top opening to reveal four hinged covers, flanked by handles and raised on four wheels, the whole decorated with floral scroll work, 12 cm x 19.5 cm x 9 cm.…
Meiji Period Shibayama Tray with Sterling Silver Frame
Stunning Japanese Meiji period sterling silver and shibayama tray, of rectangular form with shaped corners and raised on four pierced bracket feet, the tray featuring a central gold lacquer panel depicting a blossoming tree and birds before a mountainous…
Anglo Indian Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Document Box
An Anglo Indian sadeli mosaic inlaid document box, with a velvet lined interior, 7.5 cm high, 26 cm wide, 16.5 cm
Meiji Red Lacquer Boxes with Peach Carvings
A pair of Meiji period gilded red lacquer boxes, Japanese, with a carved pattern of peaches, 16 cm high, 23 cm wide, 21 cm deep
Japanese Lacquer Compartment Box with Gold Bamboo Decoration
A large Japanese gold and black lacquer layered compartment box, early 20th century, the five compartments decorated with sprays of gold bamboo, 44 cm high, 24 cm wide, 24 cm deep
Japanese Red Lacquer Carved Box
A Japanese carved red lacquer box, 20th century, 6 cm high, 14 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep
Gold Cherry Blossom Lacquer Box
A Japanese black lacquer box painted with gold cherry blossoms, early 20th century, 7 cm high, 12 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep
Meiji lacquer box with chrysanthemum design
A Japanese two tier lacquer handled box, late Meiji period, decorated with gold and red chrsyanthemums, 24 cm high, 22 cm wide, 23 cm deep
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