Chinese Rhino Horn Cup with Peach and Prunus Motifs
A large Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, Qing Dynasty, probably 17th century, carved in high relief with a figure holding a peach branch, a large fruiting peach branch on the other side, flowering prunus issuing from rock work and also inside the cup…
Chinese Horn Libation Cup with Taotie Masks and Qilong Handle
A Chinese horn libation cup, 19th century, carved in relief to the exterior with a band of taotie masks on a key-fret background, surrounded by a border of key-fret design to both the mouth and foot rim, the handle pierced with numerous intertwined qilong…
Carved Rhinoceros Horn Prunus Libation Cup, Qing Dynasty
A carved rhinoceros horn 'prunus' libation cup Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century, naturalistically carved as a prunus blossom with flaring overlapping petals forming the cup, the exterior carved in high relief with branches bearing prunus buds and blossoms…
Ornate Chinese Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup with Stand
19th century Chinese carved rhinoceros horn libation cup entirely carved and pierced with ornate figures & animals amongst foliage, scrolling cloud to the rim. Displayed on matching carved fruitwood stand. Horn 67 cm length, 87 cm height on stand (damage…
Carved Rhinoceros Horn Magnolia Cup
A Chinese carved rhinoceros horn 'magnolia' libation cup, 17th/ 18th century the reddish brown horn naturalistically carved as a large and spreading magnolia blossom raised on a branch issuing blossoms, the interior incised with veins rising to the…
Chinese Qing Dynasty Rhino Horn Libation Cup
A Chinese rhino libation cup, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century the cup is carved with a lotus leaf and flowers, the translucent Amber coloured horn darkening to black at the base. 11 cm long, 6.5 cm high, 85g weight. Provenance: acquired from Wong Yin…
Chinese Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup with Lotus and Fish
An 18th/19th century Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, of deep chestnut colour, realistically carved and detailed as an unfurling lotus leaf supported within a framework of stalks of lotus blossoms and leaves, seeding millet, arrowhead and bulrush…
Antique Chinese Export Silver Presentation Cup by Cutshing, 1853
A Chinese export silver two-handled presentation cup, with embossed flowers and raised on a shaped circular base with a band of acanthus leaves. By Cutshing, 8 New China Street, Canton, circa 1853, 26.5 cm high, 1630gms. Cutshing (circa 1790 - 1895) the…
Elephant and dragon carved rhino horn cup
Chinese rhino horn libation cup carved with elephant mask and climbing dragon 11.5 cm height
17th Century Pine Tree Horn Cup
Lovely Chinese 17th century horn libation cup, in the natural form, carved with branches of pine trees to the body and handle, with Antso Australian Government test and sample results for dating, a/f, height 8.5 cm, length 14.8 cm
Chinese Silver Dragon Goblet, Early 19th Century
A Chinese silver dragon handled goblet, early 19th century, marked Sun Shinh, Canton. Stamped SS to base, approximately 30 cm high, 26 cm diameter. 871 gms silver
Japanese Silver Bamboo Tea Service, Konoike, c. 1900
A Japanese silver tea service, Konoike, circa 1900 comprising a tea pot, hot water pot on stand with burner, two cups and saucers, a lidded sugar bowl, a cream jug, a slop bowl and a tea strainer, all decorated with bamboo on a hand beaten ground, the…
Chinese Kangxi period famille verte libation cup
A Chinese famille verte libation cup, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1661-1722) the cup is decorated with applied 'Chilong' dragons on the body and anthropomorphic figures on the handles. Fitted hardwood stand and box 11 cm long, 4.8 cm high. Provenance: R…
Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Horn Libation Cup
An antique Chinese carved and reticulated carved horn libation cup, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 29 cm long
Tang-style Gilt Silver Cup with Box, 9.5cm
A Tang-style gilt silver oblong eight-lobed cup, with box, 9.5 cm wide,
Lotus Leaf Horn Cup
A Chinese horn libation cup, carved and moulded to replicate the leaves of a lotus flower. 14.5 x 10.5 x 7 cm
Carved Chinese Mountain Landscape Libation Cup
Chinese libation cup, of conical form, carved with mountainous landscape with river and trees, height 12.5 cm
Antique Chinese Rhinoceros Horn Cup
A superb antique Chinese rhinoceros horn cup, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, in a warm honey shade, the rim embellished with a key fret band above a lappet border, further carved with two taotie masks and to one end a mischievous carved chilong…
Antique Burmese Silver Goblets with Figurine Supports
A rare pair of antique Burmese silver goblets supported by solid cast male and female figurines dressed in elegant costumes of the Konbaung court (1752-1885), Rangoon, Burma, 1880-1890, male 18.8 cm, 594 grams. Female 23.4 cm, 674 grams. The slender…
Chinese Silver Mug with Lakeside Scene
A Chinese silver mug, 20th century, the sides repousse with a continuous lakeside scene of figures variously occupied in pavilion terraces and gardens, fishing and sailing in boats and sampans, simulated bamboo handle, the footrim with character mark and…
Dragon Tea Set with Equestrian Tray, 1905 Chefoo Races
A Chinese silver tea set and accompanying tray, the squat circular teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl ornately decorated with dragons, hallmarked 'Hc' (Hung Chong, Shanghai 1860-1930). The oblong tray with canted corners and cast border decorated with…
Chinese Silver Goblet with Equestrian Battle Scene and Armorial
Large Chinese late 19th/early 20th century silver goblet, by Wang Hing, with deep bowl, the exterior decorated with a continuous scene of figures fighting on horse back, set with armorial for Scots College, raised on knob stem and domed foot, impressed…
Hiroshi Suzuki Silver Beaker - Japanese Fine Silver Art
Hiroshi Suzuki silver beaker, Hammer-raised and chased fine silver 999. Artist's mark on base. Japan, c 2010s, 8 cm high, 8 cm deep. Provenance: (possibly) Adrian Sassoon, London
Tibetan Agate Teacup with Silver Stand and Cover
A Tibetan agate teacup and silver cup stand and cover, early 20th century, the repousse cup and stand finely chased with eight Buddhist symbols on eight petals, the stem finely carved with deer, bird and flower in panels, the silver lid with dragon,…
Japanese Silver Cocktail Set with Wood Trays
Two wood and sterling silver-rimmed trays, early 20th century, one with bamboo, the other with dragon; together with a Japanese silver cocktail shaker and six cups, all marked, 30.8 x 23.3 cm & 24 cm;, 22.2 cm; cups 6.3 cm
Chinese Export Silver Tankard with Dragon Loop Handle
A Chinese export silver tankard with a dragon Loop handle, maker's mark to base, the relief decoration of alternating sections with birds in a prunas tree and figures in a pavilion garden, 12 cm high
Chinese Export Silver Tankard and Cup by Wang Hing
A Chinese export silver tankard and cup, by Wang Hing, late 19th century the tankard marked '??' [sheng-ch'ang], 'Wh', '90', the cup 'Wc', '90', 11.7 cm high, 275g, 8.2 cm high, 80g (2).,
19th Century Chinese Silver Mug with Battle Scene and Dragon Handle
A 19th century Chinese decorative large silver mug, double-skin construction with glass base, all-over relief decorated with warriors, some on horseback, others bearing flags with various inscribed calligraphy, engaged in battle before a fort; the handle…
Chinese Export Silver Tea Service with Intricate Decorations
A Chinese export silver tea service, early 20th century, apparently unmarked, testing to a high fineness, a tea pot with raised bone handle, six handled cups, and a circular tray with raised dish stands for the pot and cups, the stand for the pot with a…
Chinese Zitan Lotus Leaf Libation Cup
A carved Chinese zitan libation cup, in the shape of a lotus leaf supported by a branch issuing lotus root and buds, with chi-dragons climbing on both the interior and the exterior, 9.8 cm high
Chinese Silver Tea Set with Chrysanthemum Motif
A Chinese silver three piece tea set and two tea cups and saucers, late Qing dynasty, late 19th /early 20th century, the tea set comprising a tea pot, lidded sugar bowl. A milk jug and two tea cups and saucers, all embossed with scrolling chrysanthemums…
Chinese Hardstone Libation Cup with Twin Handles
A Chinese hardstone libation cup with twin handles, the smooth, mottled brown carved stone incised with a band of key fret design at the rim, the overall mottling appearing as if marble, the handles carved with a scalloped, scrolling motif and the cup on…
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Mug, Qing Dynasty
A Chinese export silver dragon mug, marked Luck Chang, Qing dynasty, 19th century, 9 cm high
Japanese Silver Condiment Bottle and Cups Set
A Japanese silver-mounted glass condiment bottle, early 20th century, together with fourteen various silver or silver-mounted cups and a salt and spoon, 20 cm high
Mottled Brown Twin Handle Libation Cup with Greek Key Pattern
Chinese archaistic twin handle libation cup of rounded form,in mottled brownish tones,with etched Greek key pattern to rim, width 12 cm
Junyao Splashed Cup with Sky-blue Glaze
A small Chinese Junyao purple splashed cup; Song Dynasty (960-1279) or later; with a small finely finished foot, covered in a sky-blue glaze thinning to an olive tone at the rim, splashed to the interior with copper. Together with a Japanese wooden box. 3…
Japanese Silver Tray and 12 Cups with Iris Design
A Japanese silver tray and twelve matching cups, Meiji Period, circa 1900, the plate rim and cup holder all decorated with flowering iris in fine pierced work, the cups with original glass liners, each piece marked Samurai Yokohama and impressed seal, 27…
Chinese Export Silver Drinks Set with Bamboo Decoration, 19th/20th Century
A Chinese export silver drinks set with bamboo decoration comprising of a serving tray and six goblets, 19th/20th century, (7 items), stamped 'U.F.F. Sterling', the tray 30 cm diameter, 1164 grams total
A Chinese export silver wine set, includes four small cups and a tray. Cup height 4.7 cm, depth 3.5 cm 0.030kg, tray height 1 cm, width 19 cm 0.128kg
Chinese Silver Cup with Bamboo Motifs and Muskets
Very unusual Chinese silver cup, with baluster shaped bowl, set with cartouches surrounded by bamboo motifs, supported upon three muskets on a circular foot, with a Greek key pattern, impressed Chinese characters and S.S mark, height 25 cm
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Goblet with Engraved Dedication
Rare antique Chinese sterling silver goblet had worked embossed traditional Chinese scene decoration to bowl, with engraved dedication: 'Presented to Capt J.A. Beddell, S.S. Normanby, as a mark of esteem by his Passengers, 27th November, 1875.' Decorated…
Peach Bloom Glazed Lingzhi Cup with Kangxi Mark
Chinese peach bloom glazed libation cup, 19th century, moulded in relief with lingzhi mushroom sprays, apocryphal Kangxi six-character mark to the base, wood stand. Height 8 cm
Kangxi Chinese famille verte libation cup with chilong dragons
A Chinese famille verte libation cup, Kangxi period (1662-1722), decorated with applied 'chilong' dragons on the body and anthropomorphic figures on the handles, fitted hardwood stand and box, 4.8 x 11 cm
Dragon-handled silver mug with procession scene, mid-19th century
Chinese silver mug having a dragon handle & depicting a raised prosession scene. Canton, mid 19th century, maker Khecheong. Condition good, some wear, the rim unsymetrical. Height 8.5 cm. Weight 253g
Dragon-themed Chinese silver beaker and goblets
A Chinese export silver dragon beaker and two small wine goblets, the silver beaker relief decorated with dragons chasing pearls, with maker's mark MMLI to the flat underside, and a pair of small goblets decorated with dragons, bearing character maker's…
Chinese Silver Wine Goblet with Warrior Scene by Wang Hing
Antique Chinese Wang Hing silver wine goblet with raised scene depicting warriors, maker's mark for Wang Hing & Co (Hong Kong) on bottom rim, 17.7 cm high, 283 grams approx
Qing Dynasty Parcel-Gilt Silver Tankard with Dragon Handle
A Chinese export parcel-gilt silver tankard, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, the heavy silver small tankard finely decorated with a dragon handle, and figures in a garden, with a shield to the front engraved with the initials 'Dit'. Gold wash to…
Chinese Dehua Libation Cups, 17th/18th Century
Five Chinese Dehua libation cups 17th/18th century, the group of five libation cups of graduating sizes decorated with tigers, dragons and phoenix, all of rhinocerous horn form, largest 7 cm high, 14 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased from (left to right):…
Chinese Silver Wine Goblet with Warrior Scene by Wang Hing
Antique Chinese Wang Hing silver wine goblet, with raised scene depicting warriors, maker's mark for Wang Hing & Co (Hong Kong) on bottom rim, 17.7 cm high, 283 grams
Chinese Silver Tankard with Battle Scene
A fine Chinese silver tankard. Qing Dynasty, probably early 19th century, of characteristic tankard form with exceptional modelling to the body depicting a continuous battle scene with myriad figures and horses within an auspicious landscape setting,…
Sterling silver wine goblets set
A set of twelve matching sterling silver wine goblets, the long tubular body with flared rim is supported by concave circular foot with chamfered edge. Marked sterling 950. Hirata & Co. (Japanese maker, some dents). Height 14 cm, .
Lee Ching Chinese Export Silver Mug with Battle Scene
19th century Chinese export silver mug (Lee Ching) elaborately crafted of a battle scene including castles, soldiers and a dragon handle, a central shield with 'James Whitlow 1861' to mid section. Marked to base 'Lee Ching, height 11 cm
Chinese Export Silver Tankard, 19th Century
A 19th century Chinese export silver pint tankard of baluster form with scroll handle and stepped circular foot; Sunshing, Canton c.1820. Height 15 cm. Weight aprox 360g
Chinese Horn Barbed Rim Cup with Fish and Crane Decoration
A Chinese horn barbed rim cup, finely quality and in good condition. Decorated with fish, crane and flowers, height 4 cm, depth 11 cm
Indian Art Deco Silver Cup with Tiger Handles
Indian silver 'The Delhi cup' of Art Deco shape, having a flared pierced mouth, applied tiger figures to the shaped handles, on a stepped pedestal pierced foot & on a timber base. Engraved 'Strong & Faithful Parlakimedi, the Delhi cup Won by Birkenhead…
Chinese Art Nouveau Silver Goblet by Wang Hing, 1900
A fine Chinese Art Nouveau .900 silver export goblet, Wang Hing, Canton & Hong Kong, circa 1900 the generous bell form bowl supported on three branches rising from a domed circular base chased with roots and rocks, the body engraved with birds amidst…
Embossed Chinese Silver Stemmed Cup with Gilded Interior
Chinese silver stemmed cup. Embossed floral decoration. Figured stem. Gilded interior. Marked WH-90- and character mark to base. Height 20 cm Wt. 347g
Sapphire Blue Peking Glass Wine Goblets, Qing Dynasty
A rare pair of sapphire blue Peking glass wine goblets, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), mid-19th century, in European style, the shape taken from an English Georgian design, each 9 cm high (2). Provenance: Purchased Ray and Victoria Tregaskis, NSW, 1993, Ex…
A Chinese libation cup decorated with flowers, and birds, height 12 cm
Chinese Carved Wood Libation Cup with Scenic Decorations
A Chinese carved wood libation cup the cup is decorated with foliage, mountain and village life scenes. Height 5.5 cm. Length 10.2 cm. Width 7.5 cm
Bamboo and Paktong Wine Cups with Storage Box
A set of twelve Chinese woven bamboo and Paktong wine cups, 20th century, circa 1958, the stem form cups of paktong covered with intricately woven bamboo, in a glazed wooden storage box, together with an original receipt dated 1958. Each cup 7.5 cm high,…
Chinese wooden libation cups on prunus blossom branches
Pair of Chinese carved wooden libation cups supported on a surrounded on prunus blossom branches and raised on branched feet, height 9.5 cm (2)
Japanese Silver Dragon Cup
A Japanese silver two handled cup, Meiji period, 19th century, with jungin mark for pure silver and maker's mark, finely crafted with an intricately scaled and entwined dragon to the body in relief upon a lightly textured ground, with twin pierced dragon…
Brown Chinese Horn Cup, 5.5cm height, 8cm diameter
Chinese horn cup, of circular form with a slightly flared rim, in tones of brown, height 5.5 cm and diameter 8 cm
Ming-style Dragon Carved Bamboo Libation Cup
A Ming style Chinese libation cup, carved bamboo with Chi-long dragon decoration, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, similar example sold at Bonham's Sydney, Australia, 22nd April 2021, lot 105. See Connoisseurship of horn carvings in China by Thomas Fok. Isbn…
Chinese Silver Dragon Trophy Cup by Luen Wo of Shanghai
A heavy Chinese silver dragon handled trophy cup by Luen Wo of Shanghai, classical form, the body with single relief dragon on plain ground with three engraved rows of calligraphy, the ornate handles as sinuous sculpted dragons, plain spreading circular…
Chinese Glass Cup and Flower Snuff Dish, Qing Dynasty
A Chinese glass cup and flower form snuff dish Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, the white carved glass cup with a gently flaring mouth, with a silver mount to the foot, together with a flower form white moulded and carved glass dish, the larger 6 cm high,…
Chinese Twin Handled Libation Cup with Kylin Handles
Stunning Chinese twin handled libation cup, of oval form, set with a pair of kylin handles, on palmette base, length 13.5 cm
Chien Lung Hand-Painted Chinese Cup and Saucer
A Chinese cup and saucer, hand painted with gilt inner rim, figural and garden decoration, of cherry blossoms and bamboo with calligraphy markings to the right of each figure, old label affixed to base reads 'Chien Lung'; good condition some small chips…
Kutch Indian Silver Tankard, 19th Century
Oomersi Mawji (attributed), Kutch Indian silver tankard, 19th century, 10 cm high and an impressive weight of 334 grams
Antique Indian Silver Mug with Repousse Decoration
Antique Indian silver mug, by Oomersee Mawjee & Sons, Bhuj, Kutch, with repousse scroll, foliage & floral decoration, maker's mark to base, 9 cm high, 241 grams
A lotus and fish decorated Chinese libation cup, height 31 cm
Indian Silver Dining Set with Floral Engravings
An Indian silver dining set of three rice bowls, tray and six small cups. All profusely engraved with geometric floral scroll Indo Persian motifs. Hallmarked. Weight 928g. Diameter 26.5 cm
Luen Hing Cocktail Set: 8 Piece Export Silver
Chinese export silver 8 piece cocktail set by Luen Hing, Shanghai, circa early 20th century, comprising of a cocktail shaker 20 cm high, a tray 19 cm diameter and 6 cups 4.5 cm high, 660 grams total.
Kyoyaki Cup with Butterflies by Miura Chikusen I
A Japanese Kyoyaki studio cup by Miura Chikusen I (1854-1915), Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th century, the tall cylindrical cup decorated with butterflies in iron red and gilding and silver against a rich black glaze. Four character mark in…
Chinese Export Lacquered Chess and Domino Board with Pieces
A Chinese export lacquered combination chess board/domino board and a collection of chess pieces and Dominos, 19th century and later, the chess board hinged to the centre, painted to the interior with a dominos board, including two boxes of dominos and a…
Luen Wo Shanghai High Relief Silver Cup
Chinese high relief silver cup by Luen Wo of Shanghai, c.1900's firm, 190 grams and 9 cm high
Chinese carved bamboo libation cup with scenic design
Chinese master carved bamboo libation cup. Carved with boatman and domestic scene under trees, mountains and clouds. Age patina, height 12 cm
A Chinese carved horn cup with Hornless dragon handles inscribed with horses, trees and village scenes, 6 cm high
Qing Dynasty Silver Gilt Cup with Mythical Beasts
A fine and old (Qing Dynasty) silver gilt cup, cast with a chimera to the interior base, the exterior with fine beaded ground overlaid with sinuous leafing scrolls and further mythical beasts, the ring handle with top plate conforming to the body with a…
Chinese Silver Pedestal Cup with Roundel Decoration
Chinese Sing fat export silver pedestal cup. Dual handled, waisted column with circular foot. Roundel decoration and remnants of gilt to interior. Impressed marks to base 'SF - 90,' and Chinese character. Height 14 cm
Thai Silver Flask and Cup Set with Floral Decoration
A Thai silver set of a flask and a pair of cups, modern, marked '100% silver' and testing to a high fineness, the flask of elaborate bottle shape with a chained cover, the tapering cylindrical cups with finialed covers, all richly decorated in low relief…
19th Century Chinese Carved Agate Dragon Handle Cups
A Pair of 19th century Chinese carved agate cups, the dragon head handles with captured rings, each raised on a different finely carved wood stand. Cup length 9.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Antique Chinese Silver Goblet with Handworked Figures
Rare antique Chinese silver goblet hand worked figures in Chinese scenes decoration, to pierced stem, and circular foot, character marks to base, height 20 cm; weight 266grams
Qing Dynasty Chinese Wood Carved Libation Cup: 11cm High
A Chinese wood carved libation cup, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 11 cm high
Siam Sterling Silver Buddha Tankards
Pair Siam sterling silver tankards, each with an applied roundel depicting a buddha in a surround of scrolls
Chinese Silver Bamboo Goblet by Wang Hing, c1870
A 19th century Chinese silver goblet, the bell bowl raised on three stems modelled as bamboo, their foliage engraved to the bowl, their roots issuing from a circular domed foot further moulded with rocks. Stamped to base Wang Hing, c1870. Height 18 cm…
Mythical Animal Decorated Chinese Horn Libation Cup
A Chinese carved horn libation cup decorated with mythical animals. Height 5.5 cm, diameter 10.5 cm.
Chinese Libation Cup on Timber Stand
A Chinese libation cup on scrolled square form timber stand (total height 16 cm
High Relief Dragon Export Silver Beaker
Chinese export silver beaker with scrolling dragon worked in high relief, marks to base, approx 310 grams in weight, approx 12 cm high
Anglo-Indian Colonial Silver Beaker, Circa 1800
An Anglo-Indian Colonial silver beaker, circa 1800, 10.5 cm high, 100 grams
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