A Chinese hardstone seal, a rectangular seal in modulating and veined ochre, amber and rouge colours, with calligraphic script to two faces, seal script underside, height 6 cm, width 5 cm
A tall Chinese carved olive green hardstone carving of a mythical bird, on a tree stump perch, the long tailed phoenix type bird with large raptor claws, stands alert, brown stone fitted stand, height 25 cm
A Chinese carved grey/green hardstone Kylin figure on stand, Powerfully carved muscular body with curled mane, teak stand, height including stand 10 cm
Two various Chinese carved hardstone pieces, including cream coloured birds, and brown, with carved figures to one side. Height 5 cm (brown hardstone).
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 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
A large Chinese hardstone seal, the seal in modulating red amber and tan colours depicting a dog of fo upon a rectangular plinth, with incised character script to one face, and seal script to the base, height 15.5 cm
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,
A Chinese green hardstone censer and cover, possibly jade, modelled as an urn raised on a stand surmounted by a multi-tiered cover, the basin cover embellished with dragon handles with captured rings. Height 50 cm
A Chinese hardstone seal, Republic era, first half 20th century, the plinth style seal surmounted with integral carved twin birds perched on bamboo, in pleasing tones of ochre, beige and dark brown, russet colours to the birds, with character script to one
A hardstone cameo ring, the rectangular panel finely carved depicting a classical portrait, mounted in a scroll frame and band of 14ct gold, ring size N-O.
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
A fine hardstone Guanyin, in creamy celadon with tan inflections, a contemplative Guanyin in a serpentine pose with diadem and her clasped hands holding a strand of beads, raised on a double lotus throne base, height 20 cm
Four Chinese carved hardstone and glass snuff bottles, 19th century and later, varying heights from 5.2 cm to 8.5 cm (4). Provenance: Singapore private collection
A Kenyan hardstone chess set, pieces and board in black and purple, King 9 cm, board 30 x 29 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
Two Scottish hardstone set pieces, both silver set, one a dirk inlaid in great detail throughout with various toned hardstone capped with engraved silver panels, further detailed by paste stones set, pin and safety chain to reverse, along with an open disc
A lovely Scottish hardstone set padlock bracelet, 9ct yellow gold, Victorian, presented as a double link bracelet with alternating hexagonal shaped tubular bars of gold capped hardstone in double rows and smaller single cushion shaped panels with quarter p
Vintage 18ct gold open locket cameo pendant, in hardstone, total weight: approx 11.57 grams (locket surround tests as 14ct and appears to be replacement)
An antique hardstone and sterling silver photo frame, in the form of a clover leaf, with rounded silver central frame mount in sterling silver. Hallmarked: Birmingham, dated 1908. Maker: H. G. & S.
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 pair of yellow gold diamond and hardstone earrings. Marked 14ct and designed in crescent leaf shape with a line of six diamonds beneath an oval cabochon. Length 33 mm.
An antique gold fob chain with key. 9ct rose gold, hallmarked with each link stamped, presented as a classic Victorian curb link chain of small solid links, completed with double bulldog clips as clasp, suspending a T-bar from short length of matched chain
A signed Chinese hardstone seal, an unadorned square seal in a pleasing mottled amber, ochre and red veined stone, incised script in characters to one face with detailed and lengthy archaistic script to the base. Length 8 cm. Width 8 cm
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 Chinese 'marriage' necklace of hardstone, jade, and silver beads, Late Qing dynasty to Republic period, 57 cm long fully extended, the jade bangle 3.2 cm diam., beads varying from 0.7 cm to 2.5 cm diam., 215g. Provenance: NSW private collection, acquired
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,
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 beautiful diamond set hardstone cameo pendant, 18ct yellow gold, made as a Victorian oval hardstone cameo depicting a lady in profile, finely framed with a low polished bezel, detailed at four points by rose cut diamonds in scrolled work, completed with
A Chinese hardstone inlaid plaque, 20th century, depicting a tree peony and rocks in carnelian, amethyst and aventurine, on a fitted hardwood stand, 26.5 cm total height, the plaque 14.5 cm diameter (minor repairs visible to the plaque)
A chicken-blood hardstone Chinese seal chop, of square section with rounded top carved with calligraphic inscriptions and with stylised seal under the base. Height 12 cm
A Victorian hardstone cameo demi-parure, the oval cameos depicting females in period costume, applied gold decoration to shield-shaped gold surrounds. Yellow gold. Total weight 20.60 grams. Length of brooch 38 mm. Length of earrings 33 mm. Hook attachments
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
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
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
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
18ct yellow gold watch chain with cameo, a curb link chain with parrot clasp and bolt end and a carved hardstone cameo, length 23 cm. Weight 23.6 grams. Weight 23.6 grams
A Chinese hardstone carved vessel, in archaic style, baluster form with ring handles issuing from the neck, the body carved with small raised scrolls, the neck with taotie mask pattern. Height 20 cm
Antique 18ct gold hardstone cameo brooch / pendant with pearl trimmed articulated tassel and pearl and red stone set into gold surround (red stone testing suggests garnet). Safety chain hanging from the top ring. Sits in the original blue velvet lined fitt
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
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 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 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 hardstone silver vase, the pear-shaped body supported on a domed foot and surmounted by a slender waisted neck set with double animal mask loop handles, the sides and neck applied with lapis-lazuli, coral and turquoise cabuchons within filigree and petal
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 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 Victorian turquoise and hardstone brooch, oval form, translucent oval hardstone panel with central gold leaf and turquoise motif surrounded by a gold border; 15ct yellow gold . Weight 5.6g.
A fine suite of miniature hardstone Chinese Teapots, a delightful collection of fifty miniature teapots, all individually crafted in differing shapes, each teapot with a tiny removable lid and all decorated with miniature incised poems, housed in the origi