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A highly-elaborate Chinese headdress, late Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, decorated with numerous kingfisher feather, pearl and hardstone fittings each one applied to a velvet backing over meshed fabric with pendant strings of pearl and hardstone. 18 cm

A group of bronze and hardstone seals, Han dynasty or later Varying sizes from 1.0 cm to 2.5 cm wide (51).

A hardstone inlaid huanghuali portable chest Guanpixiang, late Qing dynasty, of square form, the flat-topped hinged cover with 'ruyi' head metal fittings lifting to reveal a shallow compartment above a pair of panelled doors flush within mitred frames open

A rare painted oak, walnut and hardstone inlaid cabinet, Spanish, 17/18th century. 92 cm high, 109 cm wide, 47 cm deep

Rare Faberge hardstone and jewelled elephant, depicted standing, with downward trunk, with gem set eyes, incised Faberge to foot, a/f, height 5.5 cm and length 6.5 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's Belgravia, 22/04/76, lot 83, then by family descent similar: Sothe

A fine and decorative Pre-Raphaelite mother-of pearl, hardstone, glass and parcel-gilt mosaic panel of St George and the Dragon, English, late 19th century, Inscribed: In memory of her grandfather, father and brother. This tablet is erected my Camilla. A l

A large Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a standing Padmapani/Avalokiteshvara, the large gilt-bronze figure decorated with elaborate crown and jewellery, with an incised dhoti, embellished with hardstone cabochons, the right hand raised in vitarka mudra. 69 c

A group of 49 bronze and hardstone seals, Han dynasty or later Varying sizes from 0.9 cm to 2.1 cm wide (49).

Chinese kingfisher feather, bone and hardstone landscape, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, in high relief depicting a group of figures in a landscape, framed, 71 x 87 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques, Sydney. The Estate of a lady, Sydney

18ct gold, ruby, diamond and hardstone 'Squirrel' brooch, van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1955, modelled as a squirrel sitting on a branch eating a nut, the eye accented with a circular-cut ruby, to a brow framed with circular-cut diamonds, the stomach embellish

A Chinese carved white jade and hardstone 'Aubergine' snuff bottle, Qing dynasty late 18th to early 19th century, attributed to the palace workshop, on a wooden stand, 7 cm high. Provenance: Acquired from Clare Chu for the Asian Art Studio, Los Angeles on

A group of 28 metal and hardstone seals, Han dynasty or later Varying sizes from 1.2 cm to 4.5 cm wide (28).

A Chinese Han-style etched and inlaid bronze box with cover, the cover etched with stylised dragon and phoenix motif with hardstone inlay, flanked by taotie mask loose ring handles, 36 cm wide, 18.5 cm deep, 17 cm high

A pair of Chinese Hardstone-Inlaid table screens, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century, the black lacquer panels inlaid with hardstone and jade decoration of pomegranate and nandina, inset into intricately pierced hardwood table screens. Provenance:

A Chinese hardwood and lacquer stone inlaid screen on an associated stand Qing Dynasty, late 19th century inlaid with hardstone, jade and coral, depicting individual floral arrangement vignettes within fretwork borders, some losses to fretwork, associated

18ct gold, silver, hardstone, gem-set and pearl brooch, Nardi, modelled as a blackamoor, the tunic embellished with circular-cut rubies, emeralds and cultured pearls, articulated earrings, and a matching turban decorated with emeralds, the reverse with eng

A late Qing dynasty huanghuali portable chest with hardstone inlay. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney 31 cm long, 22 cm wide, 31 cm high

A hardstone inlaid hardwood portable chest, Guanpixiang, the domed cover with ruyi -head metal fittings, above a pair of doors opening to reveal two pairs of short and one long drawer, the sides set with bail handles and a chain joining the cover and side,

A hardstone inlaid hongmu table cabinet, Guanpixiang, the hinged gabled cover lifting to reveal a shallow compartment above two pairs of short and one long drawer, the sides with bail handles and a chain on one side joining the cover and side, the cover de

A cased collection of hardstone and glass intaglios, including examples in carnelian, agate, lapis lazuli, bloodstone, and coral. In total, 64 examples. 37 x 21 cm case size

A four-panel hardstone inlaid wood screen, 19th/20th century each panel embellished with jade, lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, agate, jadeite, bone and other hardstones to depict two maidens carrying a musical instrument and a basket of flowers in a garden

Chinese hardstone overlay six-panel screen, c. 1900, each panel rendered in five sections with ritual vessels potted with flowers of the four seasons in multi-coloured hardstones, carved dragons and qilins, height 162 cm, width 228 cm. Provenance: The Esta

An unusual boxed set of three archer's rings, comprising one of agarwood, the exterior incised with a poem between key-fret borders, the second of whitish jade, the flat section of russet skin carved with a figure standing beside a leaping lion, the third

A hardstone inlaid hardwood portable chest Guanpixiang, 19th/20th century of rectangular form, the hinged domed cover with ruyi head metal fitting lifting to reveal a shallow compartment, above a pair of panelled doors flush within mitred frames opening to

Sylvester Mubayi (Zimbabwean, b.1942) mother and child Shona hardstone, signed to side 'S. Mubayi'

An inside painted glass snuff bottle with hardstone stopper 19th / 20th century, / signed hand painted with a scene of Buddhist deities to front and scholars to verso signed to inside possibly Ye Zhongsan. 8.5 cm high. Note: For a similar example please re

A hardstone intaglio ring, by Nathaniel Marchant (1739-1816), 'An Angel' depicting a full length winged classical figure with robes brandishing a palm-branch' from the painting of Raphael's 'Heliodorus' in the Vatican Museum, signed 'Marchant. F. Roma', le

A set of Chinese amber and hardstone court necklace, Late Qing dynasty 108 cm long and 29 cm long fully extended (2).

Tony White, 18ct gold cameo and diamond ring, centring an oval hardstone cameo depicting a Roman emperor in profile, within a surround of twenty-six brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carats, signed white for Tony White, size M 1/2

An amethyst and jadeite court necklace, Chaozhu, the 108 amethyst beads divided by four jadeite fotou (Buddha heads), the fotou at the back connected to a gourd-shaped fotouta (Buddha head stupa) suspending a green hardstone matrix beiyun (back cloud) oval

An antique Etruscan revival ring, centrally set with an oval yellow hardstone intaglio depicting Meleager of Skopas, within a decorative setting in 15ct gold, ring size X.

A rectangular bronze censer Qing dynasty, 19th century, with straight sides supported on corner bracket feet and set with two angular loop handles, some red patination over the sides, the base with an apocryphal six-character mark of Xuande in a rectangula

A celadon jade and hardstone mounted mirror, the jade Qing dynasty, 19th century the circular mirror within a white metal frame inlaid on the reverse with a central jade plaque carved in pierced relief with auspicious symbols within a row of different colo

Chinese carved hardstone ruyi sceptre, carved in naturalistic form with a ruyi-head terminal and gnarled handle, with carved wooden stand and display case, length 37 cm. Provenance: The collection of a lady, Darling point

Gem-set charm bracelet, the curb link bracelet suspending 18 hardstone and gem-set fob seals, including various monograms and crests and a portrait in profile, a hardstone swivel fob depicting a dragon and horse, a hardstone locket depicting a female portr

One gold filigree and hardstone hair ornament along with three pairs of gold earrings, Ming and Qing dynasty the hair ornament 6.5 cm wide, the earrings from 2.0 cm to 3.0 cm long (7). The two pairs of earrings with hooks typically dating from the late Min

18ct gold bracelet with gem-set charms, late 19th century, the fancy cable link bracelet suspending sixteen various charms including a two-tone gold tassel and assorted fob seals ornately chased, engraved and variously set with hardstone intaglios, gross w

18ct gold hardstone intaglio ring, designed as an oval hardstone plaque depicting the ancient Greek god Poseidon holding a trident in a heavy gold mount, maker's mark Gb, ring size T 1/2, 29.3 grams

A Chinese carved hardstone snuff bottle, late Qing dynasty, possibly stained to resemble turquoise, 4.6 cm high

An impressive 19th century French ebonised pier cabinet, with marble top, the single door set with an oval hardstone inlaid panel of bird and flowering boughs within an ormolu laurel leaf wreath suspended from a ribbon bow, beneath a frieze of conforming l

An outstanding 18th century two colour gold and hardstone panelled snuff box, of rounded oblong shape with slightly concave walls, the hinged lid with a conforming shaped inset panel of agate revealing attractive translucency and diverse colour when opened

Rare Russian hardstone figure of Balalaika player, with rhodonite head and hands, sapphire eyes, labradorite body, lapis lazuli pants, white quartz sock and purpurin lapti shoes, seated on a banded agate bench, incised to base, a/f (replaced balalaika), he

A hardstone cameo and diamond ring, by Tony White, set with an oval cameo depicting a Roman Caeser within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in 18ct gold, signed White, ring size M 1/2.

An Australian sterling silver, silver gilt and 18ct gold novelty egg pot pourri, John Edwin Hale, Adelaide, circa 1960s-1970s, the hinged two-sectional ovoid body opening to a gilt wash interior, the lower section inset with a removable grill pierced and e

A hardstone inlaid hardwood portable chest, Guanpixiang, of rectangular form, the hinged domed cover with ruyi head metal fittings lifting to reveal a shallow compartment, above a pair of panelled doors flush within mitred frames opening to reveal two pair

A lapis marble hardstone inlaid circular specimen table, 20th century, walnut base. 75 cm high, 150 cm diameter

A Chinese cloisonne teapot, the baluster body decorated with vibrant floral enamels flanked by a scolled ebony side handle, below a hinged conical lid with a hardstone finial, a four character mark to base, 20.5 cm high

19th century diamond brooch, centered by an old mine-cut diamond measuring approximately 6.84 x 6.80 mm, within a border of old mine-cut diamonds, on a hardstone plaque, silver gilt, weight 10.5gm, measuring 2.3 x 2 cm.

A stylish contemporary Ravissant silver five piece tea and coffee service, the four piece set designed by a leading Dutch silversmith Jan Van Nouhuys, the tray by Paul Binder. CIRCA 1980/1990, the service includes: coffee pot, tea pot, sugar, cream and tra

A collection of eight Chinese carved hardstone animals, 19th century and later the largest 5.5 cm high

A celadon jade and hardstone mounted mirror, the jade Qing dynasty, 19th century, the circular mirror within a siver frame inlaid on the reverse with a central oval jade plaque carved in relief with flowering peony, on a repousse ground of fruiting peach e

A hardstone paperweight attributed to Faberge. Rectangular Kalgan jasper base, surmounted with raspberries, cherries, grapes, red, black and white currants and leaves, all carved in various colour hardstones. Stamped Faberge, Moscow, 1908-1926. Length 16.5

Sylvester Mubayi (Zimbabwean, b.1942) Sad man Shona hardstone, signed to base 'S. Mubayi'

A marble and hardstone rectangular specimen centre table, 20th century. 80 cm high, 130 cm wide, 70 cm deep

A celadon jade and hardstone mounted mirror, the jade Qing dynasty, 19th century, the oval mirror within a silver frame inlaid on the reverse with a central oval plaque carved in relief with a goose among flowering lotus, on a repousse ground of ribboned e

A Pair of Chinese hardstone inlaid black lacquer cabinets, one fitted as a cocktail cabinet, 20th century. 149 cm high, 92 cm wide, 50 cm deep

A hardstone inlaid hardwood brushpot, Bitong, Qing dynasty of cylindrical form, the sides inlaid with a pair of kingfishers in flight above a lotus pond, one holding a fish in its beak rising above lotus flowers and leaves and tall bamboo growing beside ro

18ct gold intaglio and gem-set pendant. Centring an oval hardstone intaglio depicting the head of Medusa, within a gold border and bale decorated with cabochon tourmaline and brilliant-cut diamond accents, Italian marks, measuring approximately 65 mm x 36

Six Chinese hardstone carvings including pendants, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) and Republic period (1912-1949), comprising: a five-mountain rock crystal brush rest, an agate peach, a lapis goldfish and lotus group, a blue Beijing glass gourd and vine pendant,

A jade and hardstone inlaid lacquered wood panel, 19th/20th century, inlaid in jade and different coloured hardstones with auspicious and precious objects including a vase of lotus flowers, an elephant carrying a vase of lingzhi fungus on its back, and a b

A Chinese archaic-style hardstone libation jug, on a tripod base, carved in relief to the exterior with a double key fret band to the rim, a wider band of dragon design to the body, above a continuous line of archaic-style script, the attached handle in th

A 19th century hardstone cameo brooch, layered agate cameo featuring Greek theatrical mask portraits set in an 18ct gold surround, underside test approx 15ct, size 37 x 30 mm.

A gold, diamond, pearl and cameo brooch/pendant, late 19th century, centring an oval hardstone cameo, depicting a finely detailed woman in profile, within a graduated pearl border with diamond bow surmount and mine-cut diamond bale, all mounted in 14ct gol

A celadon jade and hardstone mounted mirror, 19th/20th century, the oval mirror within a silver frame inlaid on the reverse with a central jade plaque carved with a figure in a landscape, the repousse ground of floral sprays embellished with red and green

A Russian silver and cloisonne enamel paper knife, cigarette case and two egg cups 1908-1917, a silver and cloisonne enamel cigarette case, 1899-1908 and two silver and cloisonne enamel egg cups,Moscow, 1899-1908, (4), the paper knife with hardstone blade,

An embellished hardwood ruyi sceptre, the shaft carved and pierced with scrolling clouds and inset with shaped hardstone plaques including turquoise, mother of pearl and agate on lapis-lazuli grounds, carved with a crane, gourd vine, lingzhi sprig and a ba

A beautiful charm bracelet, the bracelet made in 14ct yellow gold as a double diamond cut curb link bracelet of tightly woven flat links, suspending ten large charm pieces, all antique, three presented as Victorian seals, two hardstone set, one citrine set

A South Australian Colonial hardstone cameo brooch by Henry Steiner c.1880's set in 15ct yellow gold, the central cameo carved in relief depicting a classical maiden portrait case marked H. Steiner Jeweller and Watchmaker, 108 Rundle Street Adelaide height

A collection of hardstone seals, composed of twenty one various reverse carved crests and mottos in carnelian, blood stone and citrine, gilt metal mounted. (21)

A collection of antique fob seals and watch keys, including hardstone and paste set in gold lined mounts.

Georgian sterling silver and hardstone snuff box with silver gilt interior, George II London 1739, inscribed A.L. 1739

A Chinese hardwood brush pot inlaid with hardstone and ivory, 21.8 cm diameter, 21.3 cm high

A six leaf black lacquer screen inlaid with hardstone archaic shaped vessels, 19th/20th century, ceramic animals, the balanced symmetry of vessels and animals,on each leaf is framed by mother of pearl, the reverse with simple gilt splashes, height 182 cm,

Two Chinese jade snuff bottles, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), one snuff bottle carved of pale brownish-white jade with two qilong in high relief to either shoulder, sweeping down the sides, with a pink coral qilong stopper. The other carved from a green jade p

18ct gold and hardstone intaglio ring; comprising a bezel-set agate intaglio depicting a chariot and rider, size T-U.; accompanied by original antique ring fitting.

18ct gold, hardstone cameo, agate and diamond ring, the wide green agate band, centring a circular bezel-set orange sardonyx cameo depicting a Roman man in profile, flanked by brilliant-cut diamonds within decorative gold surrounds, size N-P.

Tony White, 18ct gold cameo ring, centring an oval hardstone cameo depicting the Roman emperor Augustus in profile, signed white for Tony White, size P.

Wonderful hardstone figure of Muscovy duck, with chalcedony body, jasper neck and crocidolite tail feathers mounted paste eyes and gilt feet, length 6.8 cm Provenance: Sotheby's Belgravia, lot 558, 6th Sept 1979, then family descent note: identical model o

Two Chinese carved hardstone figures and a covered urn the urn 18 cm high

A hardstone inlaid hardwood brushpot Qing dynasty, of cylindrical form, the straight sides inlaid in various hardstones, ivory and mother of pearl with three cranes beneath a blossoming prunus tree growing beside a banana palm and rockwork, a fourth in fli

A group of Chinese copper-red and Underglaze-blue-decorated snuff bottles 19th/20th century three porcelain snuff bottles, each decorated in copper-red and underglaze-blue, two with figures in landscapes and one with dragons amidst waves. Each with a moder

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 a

An enamelled and hardstone embellished white metal stembowl and cover the rounded sides supported on a high splayed foot enamelled with radiating petals, the sides with raised blue dragon motifs on a lozenge ground embellished with turquoise cabochons and

9ct gold hardstone intaglio ring, centring an oval carnelian intaglio depicting a coat of arms with two Eagles displayed, ring size Q.

Three Chinese hardstone archer's rings, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) and later, comprising: an undecorated black-flecked spinach jade ring, an agate ring, and a mottled greenish-grey jade ring with low relief decoration of the taiji symbol interspersed with Ta

An antique scarab ring, featuring a swiveling hardstone carved scarab, in 15ct gold, hallmarked, ring size P.

Good Chinese white hardstone scholar rock, following the natural form of the rock, with perforations,upon a wooden stand, height 51 cm

A gold and hardstone vesta case, 19th century, possibly Russian, set with gold flecked quartz and black stone, with milled striker to base. Height 62 mm, width 34 mm, depth 12 mm. Provenance: The Estate of the Hon. Dr John Kennedy McLaughlin Am, Sydney

Fine Chinese silver gilt, filigree & enamel tea caddy, circular lobed form, the lid with lotus form finial, jade collar, the body overlaid in brightly coloured enamels of bird and blossom, and hardstone cabochons, c1900-1910, 18 cm height

Fine Chinese silver gilt, filigree & enamel ginger jar, traditional baluster shape with detachable lid, overlaid in brightly coloured enamels with birds and blossom and hardstone cabochons, on later wooden base, c1900-1910, 21 cm height

Russian miniature hardstone plant display in a rock crystal vase seven individual gold stems of a fruiting and flowering wild strawberry plant, the leaves of which are carved out of nephrite, the strawberries of pink agate, the white blossoms set at center

Hardstone, gold and diamond figural fob seal; modelled as a nubian figure, the turban surmounted with three old-cut diamonds, the waist terminating on an 18ct gold mount applied with green enamel supporting a carved intaglio depicting a bacchanalian scene,

A celadon jade and hardstone mounted mirror, the jade Qing dynasty, 19th century, the oval mirror within a white metal frame inlaid on the reverse with a central jade plaque carved in relief with a dragon among foliate scrolls, within a frieze of ribboned

A hardstone inlaid hardwood brushpot, Bitong late Qing dynasty of cylindrical form, the sides inlaid in coloured stones and mother-of-pearl with a pair of birds in flight above flowering prunus, and with a two line inscription on the reverse 17.5 cm high

A hardstone cameo ring, the oval carved agate depicting a classical male profile, in 18ct gold, ring size R.

A Chinese Qing black lacquered and hardstone set six-panel screen, the extensive courtyard scene with multiple figures including various dignitaries, ornately inlaid with hard and soft stones, various other carved panels including mother-of-pearl, bone, re