Chinese Export Silver Snuff Box with Floral Engravings
A c1880 Chinese export silver snuff box, rectangular form, the lid with engraved lozenge form panel, floral highlights, curved thumb piece the hinged lid enclosing a gilt washed interior, stamped with makers' mark M K, Canton. 4.5 cm x 3 cm x 1.5 cm
Chinese Silver Dragon Box
An early 20th century Chinese silver lidded box, circular form, the push on lid with vacant circular cartouche framed by dragons in relief amongst clouds, conforming decoration to the body, stamped maker's marks and '85' to the base. Diameter 8 cm,163gms
Oriental Mother of Pearl Inlay Box
An Oriental black lacquer and mother of pearl, inlay, circular lidded box, mid 19th century, the box decorated butterflies, exotic birds and foliage. Height 11 cm. Diameter 26 cm
Anglo-Indian Ivory and Tortoiseshell Box
An Anglo Indian, ivory and tortoiseshell box, late 19th century, with cedar lined interior and turned ivory bun feet. Height 7.5 cm. Width 11.5 cm. Depth 9 cm
Vietnamese Silver Box with Pictorial Decoration
A Vietnamese silver cylindrical lidded box with hand beaten pictorial decoration, 20th century. Marked 'Saigon' 'Argent' c.1940. Provenance: Private Collection of a former Australian Diplomat. Ht.
Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Brass Lids and Handles
A rare pair of Japanese iron Tetsubin with brass lids & handles, mid Edo period, the matching kettles used for sake at wedding celebrations, the spout lined with pewter and the brass lids with a pewter knop on a maple leaf, a wooden storage box [3].…
Chinese Hardstone Brass Jewellery Box
An early twentieth century Chinese hardstone and brass jewellery box
Chinese Gold Filigree Bracelet with Animal Motifs
Gold filigree bracelet, Chinese, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, the delicately crafted twisted wire and granulation work bombe plaques decorated at intervals with phoenixes, squirrels and snakes completed by a concealed box clasp, length approximately…
Japanese Lacquer Floral Boxes with Metal Trim
Japanese matching pair of covered boxes with metal trim & tied with silk cord, each with brown black lacquer & scrolling floral design in gilt, height 40 cm, diameter 45 cm
Japanese Lacquer Sewing Box with Ivory Contents
Japanese black lacquer sewing box with ivory contents painted in red & gilt, of rectangular octagonal form with rounded edges, one pull out compartment & on four claw feet. Condition fair to poor, some cracks & damage to one drawer, 28 x 20 x 13.5 cm
Edo Period Five-Tiered Jubako Box with Gold Koi Design
A Japanese five tiered Jubako box, Edo period, this five tiered stacking box Jubako is of the highest elegance of the Japanese aesthetic, the quality of which would have been reserved for only the wealthiest families and Imperial class, featuring stunning…
Green and White Stone Elephant Pair on Oriental Bases
Pair of green and white stone carved elephants on oriental wooden bases in export box, elephants approx 8 cm high, 13 cm long
Russian Lacquer Boxes, 19th-20th Century
Two hand painted black lacquer boxes, Russian, late 19 th - early 20 th century;Both 5 cm high, 15.5 cm wide, 11 cm deep
Chinese Lacquered Document Box with Figural Scenes
A Chinese export lacquered document box, canted rectangular, the hinged cover and body painted with figural scenes, 24 cm wide
Chicken-shaped Oriental Silver Ornamental Box
Oriental silver ornamental box in the form of a chicken
Elephant Ornamental Box in Oriental Silver
Oriental silver ornamental box in the form of an elephant
Floral and Bird Lacquered Writing Box
An oriental black lacquered and floral and bird of paradise decorated writing box. 18 cm high, 46 cm wide, 27 cm deep
Antique Indian Kutch Chased Hinged Box - 10cm
Antique Indian kutch box chased hinged box, approx 5.5 cm high, 16 cm long, 7 cm wide
Japanese Cloisonne Floral Lidded Box
Vintage Japanese cloisonne lidded box with floral decoration to lid, on 4 bun feet, 9 cm x 7.5 cm, 4.5 cm high approx. Provenance: Finey Collection, Sydney
Burmese Zodiac Double Skinned Silver Box
A Burmese silver lidded double skinned box, the large circular box decorated with animals of the zodiac, the top decorated with spiral forms. 2050gms. 25 x 20 cm
Bamboo Engraved Chinese Silver Box
An early 20th century Wai Kee Chinese silver lidded circular box, engraved bamboo decoration and encircling fine hammered bands, impressed marks. 180gms. Height 5.5 cm, diameter 9 cm
Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Hexafoil Box
A Chinese hexafoil cinnabar lacquer lidded box, late 18th / early 19th century, in carved relief with peony, chrysanthemum and foliage decoration. Fine geometric decoration to base, note: some restoration to one side edge. Finial AF, diameter 15 cm.…
Japanese Peacock Flower Lacquer Box
A Japanese lacquer box, 19th century, decorated with peacock flowers on Togidashi and Hiramakie gold with Aogia on black ground, interior in a Togidashi Nashiji. Height 5.3 cm. Width 13.5 cm. Depth 9.8 cm
Gold Flower Lacquer Box
A Japanese lacquer box, 19th century, decorated with stylised flowers in gold Takemakie, on black ground. Height 5 cm. Width 9 cm. Depth 7 cm
Japanese Lacquer Box with Inlaid Flowers and Mother of Pearl
A Japanese lacquer box, 19th century, decorated with Takemakie foliage and mother of pearl, inlaid flowers against a gold ground and Nashiji, interior, height 3.8 cm. Width 8.8 cm. Depth 6.8 cm
Gold and Silver Japanese Lacquer Box
A Japanese lacquer box, 18th / 19th century, decorated with flowers and foliage in gold Takemie, and Takemakie on gold Nashiji ground with silver rims. Height 3.2 cm. Width 9 cm. Depth 8 cm
Japanese Miniature Scales with Tortoise Shell Tray and Box
A set of Japanese miniature scales, tortoise shell tray, hand held by bone measuring bar, in a fitted box. Length 23 cm
Japanese Salmon Sea Coral Cabochon (10cts) in Box
Unset Japanese salmon sea coral cabochon (10cts) in box
Rustic Chinese Elm Rice Storage Box
A Chinese elm floor box. Reputedly for rice storage, a rustic lidded box with simple framed panels to all sides, rounded to the edges and extending to short feet. Height 50 cm. Length 97 cm. Width 88 cm
Figural Scene Lacquer Box Top from Early China
Early Chinese lacquer ware box top decorated with figural scene, 15 cm x 18 cm approx
Chinese Silver Dragon Heart Trinket Box
An early 20th century Chinese silver heart form trinket box, relief embossed and decorated with sinuous dragon framing a heart form cartouche, gilded interior, embossed character mark and 'KPG'. 142gms. Width 82, height 6 cm
Chinese Silver Dragon Vanity Box
A late 19th century Chinese silver vanity box by Tuck Chang, circular form with finely embossed sinuous dragon amongst clouds to the lid and sides, impressed maker's marks. Diameter 5.6 cm
Chinese Silver Dragon Vanity Box
A c.1890 Chinese silver Wing Nam & Co. circular lidded vanity box, relief sinuous dragon decoration on plain ground, silvered interior, impressed maker's marks to base. 186gms. Diameter 9.3 cm
Burmese Lacquer Tiffin Box with Fine Detail
A Burmese lacquer Tiffin box, 20th century, with fine lacquer detail. Height 38.5 cm
Carved Indian Dowry Box with Metal Mounts
Indian dowry box, carved hard wood with metal mounts, approx 22 cm high, 36 cm wide, 25 cm deep
Indian Velvet Box with Raised Gold Embroidery
'Sir Henry MacNash Ten' Indian 19th century box embroided raised gold embroidery on velvet, approx 11 cm high, 26 cm wide, 16 cm deep
Colonial Silver Box with Chased Buddha Designs
Colonial silver box, chased with Buddha's in different dancing poses, either Indian or Burmese, approx 66.7g, approx 4 cm high, 6 cm dia, silver weight approx 66.78 cm weight
Tibetan Lama Prayer Scroll Box with Metal Mounts
17th / 18th century Tibetan lama prayer scroll box leather (yak skin) cantered / tapered shape, with metal mounts, 18 cm high, 25 cm wide, 14 cm deep
Canton Enamel Butterfly Box with Dual Compartments
Fine Chinese Canton enamel butterfly box, both wings open to show separate compartments, 5.5 cm high x17.5 cm wide, 11 cm deep
Burmese Lacquered Round Box from Australian Diplomat's Collection
19th century Burmese lacquered round box measures 12.8 cm x 9 cm high. Provenance: collection Ex Australian diplomat
Chinese Buddha Hand Fruit Hardstone Box on Stand
Chinese green hardstone lidded box, carved in the form of a Buddha hand fruit, on wooden stand, height 5 cm width 18 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart
Korean Silver Inlaid Tobacco Boxes from Chosun Dynasty
A rare pair of Korean hexagonal iron tobacco boxes, inlaid with silver wire, Chosun dynasty, mid 19th century, a central Chinese character of long life on the lid with each of the six sides with a hare, a tortoise & crane within a lined panel., notes: a…
Japanese metal tsuba in paulownia wood box
A Japanese metal tsuba, sword guard & knife handle, stored in a paulowmia wood presentation box [2], Length 9.5 cm
Embossed Chinese Silver Round Box with Dragon Motifs
A Chinese silver round box and cover, by E. Wyon, late Qing dynasty, late 19th/early 20th century, embossed and chased with scrolling dragons, stamped 'E.Wyon, 7.5 cm diameter, 5 cm high, 120 grams, See Chinese Export Silver 1785 to 1885 by Ha Crosby…
Chinese Silver Round Box with Warrior and Dragon Motifs
A Chinese silver round box, cover and internal tumbler, late Qing dynasty, late 19th/early 20th century, embossed and chased with a warrior on horseback and a farmer, the body with scrolling dragons, the tumbler stamped 'Tong Yi, 6 cm high, 9 cm diameter,…
Qing Dynasty Chinese Silver Dragon Box
A Chinese silver oblong box and hinged cover, late Qing dynasty, late 19th/early 20th century, embossed and chased with scrolling dragons, stamped 'Kms' and 'He X, 4 cm high, 15.5 cm wide, 4.5 cm deep, 180 grams
18th Century Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Box and Cover
A carved cinnabar lacquer box and cover, Qing dynasty, late 18th century, the circular box and cover finely carved all over with a millefleurs design, the interior is lacquered black, 6.8 x 3.3 cm
Shigemitsu's Chrysanthemum Embossed Silver Cigarette Box
A Japanese silver cigarette box embossed with chrysanthemums by Shigemitsu, circa 1900, signed, 15 cm wide
Pair of Chinese Copper Red Dishes, Jiaqing Mark & Period
A pair of Chinese copper red dishes, Jiaqing mark and period (1796-1820), covered with a good even dark-red glaze interior and exterior, stopping neatly around the foot, fitted boxes, 14.7 cm diameter
18th Century Chinese Pale Celadon Jade Twin Handled Vase
A Chinese pale celadon jade twin handled 'Hu' shaped vase, 18th century, finely carved in relief with flowers and foliage, fitted box, 10 cm high
Celadon Jade Ewer with Dragon Motifs
A Chinese celadon jade ewer and cover, late Qing, late 19th-early 20th century, incised with archaic stylized motifs and relief carved with confronting dragons, with dragon handle and animal spout, fitted hardwood stand and box, 8.8 cm high
Chinese Jade Scholar Objects: Axe Blade and Hu Vase
Two Chinese archaistic jade scholar objects, 20th century, one in the form of ceremonial axe blade, the other one in the form of 'hu' shaped vase, boxes (one fitted), one with fitted stand, 14.2 cm long (axe blade), 9 cm high (vase)
Ramayana Ivory Chess Set with Custom Box
An Indian ivory chess set, first half 20th century, carved in characters from the Ramayana viz. Rama vs. Ravana, plain custom-made lined box
Antique Chinese Ivory Puzzle Ball on Elephant Base
Antique Chinese Ivory puzzle ball on elephant base in box, 21 cm high, 10 cm wide, 8 cm deep
1850 Japanese Temple Donation Box
Japanese temple donation box circa 1850, 49 cm high, 63 cm wide, 38 cm deep
Chinese Silver Dragon Cigarette Box
A Chinese silver Republic period cigarette box, embossed with dragons within a key border, 11 cm wide, 5 cm high, 9 cm deep.
Indian Bone-Decorated Temple Scene Box
Early Indian scene decorated box. Intricate applied bone decoration to lid and sides; with central oval painting of a temple to the lid. Base possibly sandalwood. Losses - as inspected. Height 8 cm width 21 cm and Depth 16 cm
Thai Dragon Boat Enamel Box
Thai brass and enamel box, decorated with Thai dragon boat and city scene, 18.5 cm x 11 cm approx
Indian Lacquer Ware Box with Hunting and Floral Motifs
Vintage Indian lacquer ware box, with hunting scene top and floral side decoration, fitted red velour interior, width 32.5 cm x diameter 18 cm x height 17 cm approx
Victorian Sterling Silver Traveling Communion Set with Crystal Ewer
English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian travelling Communion set consisting of a gilt wash pierced stem chalice, collet footed paten & a crystal cut wine ewer, set in a velvet lined box. Engraved to the box 'Presented to the Rev. J. W. Town from the…
1920s Chinese Export Mahjong Set in Oriental Box
A Chinese export timber cased Mahjong set, circa 1920s, in an oriental style box with a sliding front and small drawers, with 144 cellulose tiles, and coloured counters. Height 11.5 cm. Width 23.5 cm. Depth 16 cm
Japanese Craft Knife with Blossom Decoration
A high quality modern Japanese craftsman's knife, the gilt metal handle with blossoms finely decorated in relief, the steel blade with conforming decoration, hardwood mounts, in fitted presentation box with associated pamphlet
Chased Chinese Opium Box with Inner Locking Case
Chinese silver opium box, with poetry and oriental scenes chased to the body and lid, and a plain inner locking case that slides out. approx 54.1g & 5.5 cm high, 4 cm dia, Circa 1880-1920
Dragon Spout Silver Tea Set with Original Box
A substantial silver tea set, tea, coffee, and hotwater pots, creamer and lidded sugar, baluster form, reeded circular foot, silver ball finial, pots with hinged lids and wooden handles, scroll embossed decoration, oriental dragon spouts, Hardy Brothers,…
Antique Chinese Export Chinoiserie Dome Topped Box
Antique Chinese export dome topped Chinoiserie box, approx 12 cm high, 27 cm wide, 11 cm deep
Intricate Sandalwood Box with Vishnu Carving
A fine & Intricately carved sandalwood box, south Indian, 20th century, the hinged lid carved with Vishnu playing a flute while riding on the back of a horse, attendants, peacocks & tigers, the base with dancing Gods & Goddesses among exotic flora & fauna…
Chinese Qing Dynasty Pigskin Document Box
A Chinese Pigskin document box, Qing Dynasty, later 19th century, the small trunk with a brass rectangular escutcheon and ruyi style lock, swing handles, and decorated with pierced medallions, stylised bat and butterfly shapes in low relief in gold upon…
Gilded Lacquer Box with Quad Feet
Early Chinese lacquer box. Exterior with gilded decoration (worn) on black lacquer. Quad footed.
Antique Chinese Mah Jong Box with Bone and Bamboo Tiles
Early Chinese wooden Mah Jong box & tiles. Carved wood front opens to 5 fitted drawers (1 handle missing) containing bone & bamboo backed tiles. Brass fittings to exterior including Dual handles.
Chinese Brass Cigarette Box with Greenstone Lid Insert
Circa 1930s Chinese brass cigarette box. Greenstone insert to lid, wood lined. Hinges loose.
Chinese Yin-Yang Lacquer Marriage Box with Certificate
Early Chinese red lacquer marriage box. Decorated with 'Yin-Yeng' pattern. Signed certificate of Guarantee available.
Celadon Jade Mirror with Silver Mount and Jade Dragon Handle
A pale celadon jade and silver mounted mirror, the jade Qing dynasty, 19th century, the oval mirror within a silver frame inset on the reverse with an oval jade plaque carved in relief with a jardiniere of leafy plants flanked by two bats above a rockwork…
Zhengde Period Longevity Box with Lid
A blue-and-white 'longevity' box with lid, attributed to the Zhengde period in the inscription, 12.5 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep, 10.5 cm high. Provenance: Western Australia private collection, acquired in Japan in the 1950s
Chinese Burl Wood Picnic Box
A Chinese burl wood three-tier picnic box, 34 cm wide, 25 cm high, 19 cm depth. Provenance: ACT private collection since 1989. Hong Kong private collection for about three to four decade
Chinese Agarwood Archers Ring with Gold Inlays and Plaque
A Chinese agarwood archers ring with gold inlays and a plaque, both with fitted boxes, 3.2 cm diam., and 6.5 cm long (2)
Agarwood and Walnut Bead Bracelets with Boxes
A Chinese agarwoodbead bracelet, and a carved walnut-bead bracelet, both with fitted boxes, 31 cm long, 36 cm long (suspended) (2).
Chinese Agarwood Bracelet with Gold Shou Inlays & Box
A Chinese agarwood-bead bracelet with gold inlays of shou characters, with a fitted pewter fitted box, 37 cm diameter
Japanese Wireless Cloisonne Vase with Birds and Stand
Small Japanese wireless cloisonne vase ovoid shape decorated with birds on a purple ground, with stand and original wooden box
Ming Dynasty Lacquer Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
A Chinese rectangular black and red lacquer box and cover, Late Ming dynasty, 16th -17th century, inlaid with mother of pearl, the top with a horseman and an attendant in a rural setting, within a shaped cartouche, the sides with ducks in a lotus pond…
Carved Oriental Ivory Flower Box on Stand
Boxed carved oriental ivory / bone flower form box on a carved wooden stand
Japanese Ivory Trinket Box with Landscape Scene and Calligraphy
Circa 1920 Japanese ivory trinket box, with cultural landscape scene and calligraphy decoration, diameter 6.5 cm approx
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