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An impressive Royal Worcester porcelain banquet oil lamp, shape 1354, dated cipher for 1893, of classical torchere form, the etched cranberry glass shade enclosing the Hinks & Son brass burner in a vase shaped bowl atop a baluster stem raised on a triangul

A large Royal Worcester painted charger, dated 1879, the decoration attributed to Thomas Scott Callowhill, earthenware, circular on a foot ring with original holes for hanging or mounting, painted with 'Ophelia' after Jean Baptiste Bertrand on a gilt-groun

A Kerr & Binns Worcester porcelain handled plate, dated 1857, the decoration by Josiah Rushton, circular with a pair of upturned loop handles extending from beneath the raised sides, white ground with gilt borders, the centre plain, the border decorated wi

A Kerr & Binns Worcester porcelain enamel decorated exhibition chalice, dated 1862, the enamel decoration by Thomas Bott, Snr, the tapering cup-shaped body on a knopped stem and circular foot, the ground cobalt-glazed with foliate motifs in white 'Limoges

A pair of Royal Worcester porcelain figures, 'Joy' and 'Sorrow', Class 2 shape nos 57 and 58, dated 1925, each modelled as a half draped classical female figure standing on a moulded low base, one holding a dove to her chin, the other mourning a dead dove

A Worcester porcelain vase, the decoration by James Callowhill, 1850s, apparently on an earlier body, of broad baluster shape on a square foot with a pair of foliate scrolling handles between the shoulders and rim, the body with gilt-ground borders framing

An early Kerr & Binns Worcester 'Limoges Enamel' decorated cup on foot, dated 1854, the enamelled decoration by Thomas Bott, Snr, the tall bell-shaped bowl on a short circular pedestal foot, the exterior cobalt blue ground with gilt interior, rim, and foot

A large Royal Worcester charger, dated 1877, the decoration attributed to Thomas John Bott, earthenware, circular on a foot ring with original holes for hanging or mounting, decorated in cobalt blue and white enamel with a portrait of John more on a gilt g

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated exhibition ewer and stand, dated 1866 and 1867, the enamel decoration by Thomas Bott, Snr, the ewer of classical baluster shape on a circular foot, modelled with a Neptune mask beneath the spout and a

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated charger, dated 1878 and 1887, the enamel decoration by Thomas John Bott, circular, cobalt blue ground, finely decorated in white enamel with a bust-length portrait of a woman, 'Louisa', after Charles P

A large Royal Worcester vase, date cipher for 1883, of baluster shape on a circular foot with knopped stem, a pair an inward-scrolling handles to the shoulders, turquoise ground with gilt handles and mouldings, the front decorated with a scene of a classic

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Countess of Dudley' service covered sugar bowl, dated 1865, the decoration by Thomas Scott Callowhill and James Callowhill, the jewelling and gilding by Samuel Ranford, Cup-shaped on three gilt lion's paw feet with a finialled

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated plate, dated 1878, the enamel decoration by Thomas John Bott, circular, cobalt blue ground with a plain white rim, finely decorated in white enamel with the mounted St George vanquishing the dragon aft

Very large Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, with knotted hair and a downwards gaze, shown with one hand resting in the lap with the other resting on the knee, seated on a double lotus base, evidence of lacquer, height 100

Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with hat and feathered finial, with robes flowing from behind, one hand in pose the other holding flaming pearl, on triangular base, height 30 cm

Two Chinese silver and enamel articulating fish pendants, set with multiple fins, one in tones of blue the other in orange and green tones, length 4.5 cm (2)

Pair of Chinese gilt bronze figure groups, depicting Guan Yin seated with a downwards gaze, holding a flower and make a hand gesture, one depicted seated on an elephant the other seated on a fo dog, six character mark to base, height 28 cm (2)

Group of eight assorted antique pen knives, seven with sterling silver blades and mother of pearl handles, the other in steel and bone, 19th/20th century, (8 items), the largest 20 cm long when open

Three antique cabinet plates by Sevres, Swansea and other, 19th century, the largest 24.5 cm wide

Rare Channel Islands miniature portrait of the jersey silversmith, John Le Gallais, hand-painted on ivory, signed at left 'H. Bertian 1838' and mounted in yellow gold as a brooch. The reverse adorned with mourning window containing four locks of his childr

Pair of Russian silver and enamel salts and spoons, of squat baluster form, with ogee form handle, both decorated with a ground of scrolling flowers and foliage, one in tones of yellow, green, white and black, the other in tones of yellow, blue, both accen

Two Satsuma Meiji period vases. One painted with bijin in a landscape, the other painted in panels with wisteria and chrysanthemums and pagoda roofed houses beside a river. 15 cm and 16 cm height

An early 20th century Thai copper Buddha figure. Seated in mediation with hands in the Dhyana mudra - the gesture of mediation. The two hands are placed on the lap, right hand on left with fingers fully stretched (four fingers resting on each other and the

A finely carved Chinese red cinnabar lacquer snuff bottle. One side carved with Confucian sages in an outdoor setting, the other side with a Confucian sage and a lady in an outdoor setting. Matching stoper. 8 cm. Provenance: Collection of Mr A.G.C Williams

A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937). The large bowl is carved with double tane figures lying prone with elbows raised, one hand to hip and the other holding extended tongues. Cut paua embellishment. Curved Bakelite stem. The ferrule

A pair of Derby biscuit figures, from 'The four rustic Seasons', representing spring fashioned as a young woman wearing a wide brimmed hat over her mob cap, and holding a posy of flowers in one hand and flowers and fruits in her apron, and summer, modelled

Two Derby porcelain white glazed shell salts, each modelled as a scallop shell, on triangular shell encrusted coral support, one with a bluish glaze, the other slightly brown to the edges, circa 1750-55. Width: 8 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla colle

A Derby partridge tureen and cover, painted in brown enamels, seated on a naturalistic base with wheat to one side, and grass to the other, circa 1760. Length: 11 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

Two Derby figures of cows, polychrome decorated, each recumbent, one with tree stump behind, the other with flowers, each on a shaped base. Length: 10 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A pair of Derby 'dry-edge' soft paste porcelain allegorical figures, depicting 'Autumn', from the series 'The four rustic Seasons', modelled as a young man wearing a frock coat and carrying a basket of grapes and other fruits over his shoulder, paused by a

A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a Dresden shepherd and shepherdess, the shepherd modelled standing with one arm outstretched and the other holding a basket of fruit, a dog and a lamb at his feet, the shepherdess with dismal hound' to foot and flowers in her a

A rare Derby soft paste porcelain figural group, representing 'Sight', from the set of the 'Five Chinoiserie Senses', probably modelled by Agostino Carlini, the two enamelled figures seated on a rocky outcrop, the woman with raised arm, the other supportin

Two pairs of sterling silver salt cellars one pair hallmarked Birmingham 1918, maker: Vale Brothers & Sermon, and the other pair hallmarked Birmingham 1909, maker: William Hutton & Sons Ltd, approximate total weight 110 grams

Two sets of sterling silver salt & pepper shakers one set hallmarked Sheffield 1907, the other set English hallmark & makers mark rubbed, approximate total weight 160 grams weighted

Two antique framed Pratt ware pot lids one titled preparing for the ride, the other transplanting rice, diameter 16 cm approx largest

Chen Wen-hsi (Chinese 1906-1991) Untitled school of fish watercolour and ink with white heightening, black ink painted and red ink impressed marks, diameter 42.5 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens based in Singapore c.1

An ivory netsuke study of a lion with a cub, the recumbent lioness with her cub to her back. Dark stained with pale worn section to her head. Signed, length 5 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc.

An ivory netsuke study, of a lizard and centipede upon a gourd, stained and signed. Amber insert eyes, length 5 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.

An ivory netsuke study, of a lizard and centipede upon a gourd, stained and signed. Amber insert eyes, length 5 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.

An ivory netsuke study of a contorted mouse, scratching its nose and behind its ear forming the himotoshi, the tail curling and rising up its back. Stained finish, signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Ber

An ivory netsuke study of mouse lying on a fan, stained finish, signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.

An ivory netsuke study of a sleeping boar, in recumbent position with bent knees, stained finish, signed, length 4.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.

An ivory netsuke figure of a warrior, wearing armour and carrying a jar. He frowns as he eats an octopus tentacle, stained. Inscribed Tomochika, height 5.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 881, 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet

An old ivory netsuke of a shishi, seated on an oval base with right paw upon a ball, glaring backwards, stained highlights. Unsigned. Provenance: Purchased part lot 903, 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.

An old ivory netsuke of a shishi, carved attempting to mount an enormous ball, stained highlights. Unsigned. Provenance: Purchased part lot 903, 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.

A 19th century stained ivory netsuke study of a bamboo section, the hollowed interior fitted with a moveable securing peg, signed Rakuzan, length 3.7 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 894 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. N

Vintage lacquered netsuke of a dancing man, with coloured highlights, wearing a pointed hat and with a sacred crane on his back. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.

An old stained ivory netsuke of a fisherman, standing holding a large fish, wearing a short robe and straw boots, black stained highlights. Signed Chikaaki, height 5.1 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 911 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby P

An early 19th century wood netsuke study of a shishi, seated on its hind feet with its forepaws resting on a large pierced ball which contains a loose pallet, signed Masanao. Provenance: Purchased lot 723 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheb

A 19th century ivory netsuke study of a seated shishi, he raises hid hind foot to scratch behind his ear, the well stained ivory showing good wear, inscribed Tomochika, length 2.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 847 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 197

A 19th century wood netsuke study of a minogame, showing the aged turtle sunning himself on a well carved folded lotus pod, unsigned, length 5.2 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 779 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New Yo

A late 19th century ivory netsuke study of a quail, in typical Okatomo style showing the bird standing on a circular base of millet stalks and leaves, inscribed Okatomo, length 3 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 851 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975

A 19th century ivory netsuke of a group of biwa fruit, as two large biwa joined by a smaller fruit and attached to a branch which forms himatoshi. Stained for effect, inscribed 'kosho', length 4.7 cm. Provenance: Purchased at 'Japanese and Other Works of A

A 19th century ivory netsuke study of a cicada, resting on a ripe bean pod, (one leg broken), unsigned, length 5.2 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 833 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.

An old carved wood netsuke of a starving wolf, his front paw resting on a skull and his eyes inlaid with horn, inscribed Tomotada. Showing good old wear, length 5.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased part lot 748 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby

An old wood netsuke study of dragon and pumpkin, showing the dragon with inlaid yellow amber eye, half emerged from the stippled fruit, the stalk forming the himotoshi, (cracked) signed Toyomasa (Hidari). Provenance: Purchased lot 761 'Japanese and Other W

A 19th century wood netsuke study of a snake, rendered in coiled form, with its head contracted backwards in a striking position, signed Kokei, length 4 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 747 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc

A 19th century ivory netsuke of a Mokugyo, formed by two confronting dragon heads, the sliced bell is resting on a decaying lotus leaf, stained for effect, unsigned. Provenance: Purchased lot 952 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke B

A late 19th century wood netsuke, study of a toad, squatting on a straw sandal in typical fashion, the textured skin has been well carved and the cord of the sandal forms the himotoshi, signed Masanao, length 5 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 748a, 'Japanese

A late 19th century fancy silver ladies Albertina, with various beads, tassel and other fittings, length 24.5 cm.

A pair of vintage precious metals and diamond cluster earrings, the flower form mounts set with various cut diamonds, similar design, one in 18ct white gold, the other in platinum. Posts for pierced ears. TDW 1.41ct.

Two uncommon Titian Pottery cobalt blue floral decorated vases both with pale transfer decoration and gilt trim. The taller urn form numbered V.113. Height 31 cm. The other V.121. Height 20.5 cm.

Chester Nealie anagama bottle shell leaf and other glaze effects original tethered cork stopper. Incised marks and label. Height 11 cm.

Train carriages, group of Hornby including Portland cement, southern 6T, snow plough and other with three boxes

World War II posters (2), 'Blackout outside, Plenty of light inside with Philips Lamps.' second World War poster produced by Phillips Electrical Industries Pty Ltd advertising Phillips lamps. The text only poster uses colour to symbolise the effects of lig

An Italian white marble statue of the Medici Apollo (Apollino), 19th century, after the antique, the naked deity with his right arm behind his head, standing by a stump from which is slung his quiver and arrows, on integral oval marble base. Height 150 cm.

A Louis XV beech marquise, by Jean Baptiste Boulard (maitre in 1755) the moulded frame with flowerhead cresting, cabriole legs and apron, stamped twice J.B. Boulard and upholstered in silver, gold and peony woven brocade.. Provenance: Andre & Cecile Fink A

Two lithographs of the Scottish Court, the first by John Kay (Scottish, 1742-1826), Last Sitting of the Old Court of Session 11 of July 1808, published by John tweed, 11 St Enoch square Glasgow, lithographed by W. Macrone Glasgow, the second by unknown art

A Victorian mahogany bedside cabinet by Holland & Sons, the rectangular top above a frieze flanked by acanthus carved bosses, having a cupboard above two drawers forming leather lined steps flanked by moulded uprights on a plinth base, with paper label for

Two provincial oak joint stools, 18th/19th century, one of rustic appearance with hewn flared legs, the other with an extended surface above turned legs, the larger stool 59 cm high

A mosaic top coffee table by Berthold Muller, together with one similar, one table with branded stamp underside, the other with handwritten mark, Berthold Muller, 27 cm high, 70 cm wide, 42 cm deep

Two bronze and cloisonne enamel covered censers, 20th century, one with floral decoration; the other with a frieze of animals amidst cloud scrolls, the covers with lion and qilin knops, the tallest 46 cm high

Phoenix Pottery (Michael Lucas & Jill Totty), Two ceramics dishes, one inscribed with a poem, the other decorated with tomato vines, printed potters' marks to the bases, diameter 26.5 cm (largest)

New Zealand Studio Pottery, Two stoneware lidded coffee pots, one by Jack Laird, the other by an unidentified potter (the latter with matched lid), both marked, height 28 cm and height 25 cm (inclength lids), Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Sw

Hillside Pottery (Renton and Rosie Murray), Salt glazed lidded storage jar, with olive ash glaze to the upper section, applied Hillside Pottery logo to one side, inscribed 2 K to the other, height 21 cm (inclength lid), Provenance: Collection of Hans and E

A Moorcroft limited edition 'Odyssey Swan' vase, Des. Beverley Wilkes, 2000 the 62/8 shape vase of carinate form with a slightly flared slender neck, tube-line decorated with a continuous design of white swans above waves and coloured fish upon a deep sky

Two Moorcroft 'Wisteria' and 'Serviceberry' vases, comprising a 72/6 'Wisteria' vase (Des. Philip Gibson, 1998), numbered 1066 and with M.C.C. Hand painted initials, and a 102/5 shape 'Serviceberry' vase (Des. Nicola Slaney, 1999), signed 'N Slaney' and da

An Iraqi silver and niello sugar basin and cover, X-ray tested .925 silver, apparently unmarked, circa 1930s the heavy gauge twin-handled basin and cover, navette shaped with niello decoration in shaped reserves depicting dhow sailing boats and palm trees,

A Georgian mahogany Pembroke table, early 19th century the top with hinged drop-down rectangular flaps on fly brackets, with a frieze drawer to one end and faux drawer to the other end, raised on elegant square tapering fluted legs. Height 69 cm, length 74

A large Aynsley Queen Elizabeth II commemorative 'Jubilee Vase' and cover, 1976, painted by L. Woodhouse, limited Ed., number 65 of 100 in the form of a large loving cup on a spreading circular foot, the domed cover with Crown finial, the body finely paint

A Victorian sterling silver teapot, 1899 Sheffield, with maker's mark for Roberts & Belk the teapot in the Queen Anne style with an oval half-fluted body, wooden handle and finial to the hinged lid, on a flat base, engraved with initials Rm in script to on

A Moorcroft 'Lamia' vase, Des. Rachel Bishop, 1995 the 364/8 shape vase of flared cylindrical form, tube-line decorated with water lilies and bulrushes upon a yellow to green ground, with impressed Moorcroft stamp, painted marks and other ciphers signed J.

Growth by Jim Wheeler, bronze medallion, one side reads 'Growth' and the other 'Nuture', width .6 cm, diameter 9.4 cm

An Art Deco crystal inkwell, a twin cubic inkwell. One with a red crystal top, the other with a cobalt blue crystal top. Height 6 cm, width 10.6 cm, diameter 5.8 cm

A pair of pandas woven fans from Tonga, circa 1980s. Both made with basketry techniques. One with applied tapa cloth and the other with sewn on flower design. Collection number on each near the handles. Larger . Length 45 cm, width 3 cm

9ct Victorian stud earrings, each measuring 15.0 mm x 13.0 mm, containing one hand carved oval shell cameo, in an ornate gold frame, with post and butterflies. Finished weight 3.5 grams. Butterflies are mismatched, one 10ct gold, the other base metal.

14ct yellow gold, double rowdiamond band. 4.7 mm wide band, featuring seventeen round brilliant cut diamonds (one is missing) of estimated total weight .12cts, I - M colour, I1 - I3 clarity, diamonds are set in two rows, where one row is taller than the ot

A pair of Bow porcelain figures of a lady with a tambourine and a man with bagpipes, English circa 1760, red anchor and dagger marks. Provenance: Barry Byrne collection Passy House Hunters Hill Sydney. Sold Christie's, Sydney 15/16 July 1992. Robert Burke

A very large pair of Chelsea porcelain figures of fruit sellers, modelled by Joseph Willems. English circa 1755, red anchor mark. Provenance: Robert Jones Fine Art London 27/03/1992 (5,800 pounds). Robert Burke collection no 228. Reference: Chelsea and Oth

A Chelsea porcelain ovoid teapot and cover, painted with full-blown roses and other flowers. English circa 1755. Provenance: Robert Burke collection no 15. Exhibited: Flowers and Fables. A Survey of Chelsea porcelain 1745-1769. National Gallery of Victoria

A rare Charles Gouyn St James porcelain perfume bottle in the form of a cupid with a bow and arrow. English circa 1758. Provenance: Robert Burke collection. Reference: A Chelsea 'Girl in a Swing' example Yvonne Hackenbroch Chelsea and other English porcela

A fine and very rare Worcester porcelain spherical teapot and cover, finely painted with butterflies, a dragonfly and flowers. English circa 1760, unmarked. Provenance: Albert Amor Ltd London 31/7/2020 (4,200 pounds). Robert Burke Collection no 131. Refere

A large and impressive Worcester porcelain leaf-moulded jug, most likely decorated by James Rogers, with an extensive landscape of figures fishing by a bridge and other buildings. English circa 1765/70. Provenance: Albert Amor Ltd London. Robert Burke coll

A rare pair of Chelsea porcelain Chinoiserie octagonal plates, painted in bright enamels with exotic birds peonies and other flowers and rock-work. English circa 1752/5. Provenance: Robyn Robb 22/10/2010 (11,500 pounds). Robert Burke collection no 192, 23.

A rare set of four Chelsea porcelain figures, emblematic of the seasons, English circa 1754-5, the figure of winter with red anchor mark. Provenance: Christie's New York.The Peggy and David Rockefeller collection lot no 658 (sold US$10,625). Albert Amor Lt

A very rare Chelsea porcelain Commedia Dell-Arte figure Isabella, in a gilt sprigged white dress, modelled by Joseph Willems. English circa 1756, red anchor mark. Provenance: Robert and Judy Jones London 25/11/1996 (15,000 pounds). Robert Burke Collection