Qing bronze incense burner with carved pierced hardwood lid and white jade finial. Censer of circular form with half ring side handles, the sides with raised taotie mask and abstract dragon designs, accompanied by a pierced hardwood cover carved with longevity signs and surmounted with a white jade carving of an immortal child. 8 7/8"H […]
Lot 8: Chinese White Jade Snuff Bottle
Chinese white jade snuff bottle, ovoid form with incised auspicious symbol decoration and a green jade stopper. 2 1/4" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Edith (Edie) M. Bass, Nashville, Tennessee, by descent from her parents, Walter Paul McBride and Claire Childs of Lake Forest, Illinois. Condition: Overall very good condition.
Lot 9: Chinese Carved White Jade Guanyin
Large Qing carved white jade figure of the goddess of mercy Guanyin, depicted standing and holding a scroll, with feet visible beneath her robe. Fitted with a hardwood stand which has been mounted onto a brass Chinoiserie style lamp base with pierced white jade plaque finial. Figure measures: 9 1/4" H x 4 1/2" W. […]
Lot 10: Chinese Gilt Bronze Censer with Dragon Relief Decoration
Qing Dynasty gilt bronze tripod censer, low round form with twin strap handles, the body with relief decoration depicting dragons chasing the flaming pearl, flowers and auspicious symbols under a band of fret decoration. Seal form mark the base. 3" H x 5" W. Provenance: private Chattanooga collection. Consignor's grandparents acquired censer while traveling in […]
Lot 6: 12 Yu Chang Chinese Export Sterling Repousse Wine or Sherbets
Set of twelve (12) Chinese export sterling silver wine cups or sherbets, with scrolling grapevine repousse decoration. Inside of foot ring marked YU CHANG STERLING. 4" H. 47.28 total troy ounces. Note: The Yu Chang firm operated in Hong Kong and Shanghai circa 1900-1925. The Collection of Ann Hale-Smith, Rogersville, Tennessee. Condition: All overall very […]
Lot 7: 2 Chinese Silver Snuff Boxes
2 Chinese Export Silver Snuff Boxes, the larger with hinged lid and all sides decorated with repousse scenes of Chinese figures in landscapes, gilt interior, the underside marked for Hung Chong & Co. working Shanghai, late 19th to early 20th century. 1 5/8" H x 3 1/3" W; and the smaller box in the shape […]
Lot 4: Meiji Japanese Export Silver and Porcelain Teacup Set, 56 pcs
Fifty-six (56) piece Japanese export silver and porcelain teacup set by Arthur and Bond. 1st-24th items: twelve (12) sterling silver pierced demitasse teacup frames (2" H) and twelve (12) sterling saucers (4 1//2" dia.), each with high relief, repousse iris decorations. Arthur & Bond, Yokohama marks and "Sterling" stamped to underside of bases. 25th-56th items: […]
Lot 5: Set of 12 Chinese Export Sterling Silver Goblets, 11 marked Yu Chang
Set of twelve (12) Chinese export sterling silver wine goblets, with scrolling grapevine repousse decoration, eleven (11) goblets marked to the inside of foot ring YU CHANG STERLING. Together with one (1) goblet with identical decoration marked STERLING 925/1000 FINE. Eleven (11) goblets with script monogram MKS. Sterling marked goblet with presentation inscription reading POLO […]
Lot 2: Asian Export Silver Cocktail Set, incl. Shaker, Beakers, Tray & Stirrers
Japanese export silver cocktail set, comprised of one (1) shaker, eight (8) beaker style liqueur cups, and one (1) tray with wooden center insert and silver rim, 14 items total. All with raised dragon decoration to the body or rim against a stippled background. Shaker and beakers with M hallmark within a flower cartouche and […]
Lot 3: 8 pcs. Meiji Japanese Silver Tea Set, Iris Decoration
Asian Export Sterling Silver Tea Service with high relief iris decorations, eight (8) pieces. ARTHUR & BOND, STERLING, and YOKOHAMA stamped to underside of bases. Includes a kettle on stand, coffee pot, teapot, tea caddy, covered sugar bowl, creamer, double-handled waste bowl, and a pair of sugar tongs. Also includes an International Silver Company burner. […]