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245	A CHINESE PORCELAIN JAR painted in underglaze blue with a bird perched on the branch of a tree beside peony and rocks, 15.5cm h, 18th c, later pierced wood cover and stand Provenance: an English private collection; sold on the instructions of the trustees. Estimate: 500-700	In fine condition	Nil	480
246	A CHINESE PORCELAIN JAR painted in underglaze blue with a boy flying a kite, another riding a qilin in a landscape with plantain, 20cm h, 19th c, pierced wood cover and stand Provenance: an English private collection; sold on the instructions of the trustees. Estimate: 400-600	On the interior two fine star cracks, not noticeable on the exterior, no restoration	Nil	550
247	A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN FIVE-PIECE GARNITURE FROM THE VUNG TAU CARGO comprising three baluster vases and domed covers and a pair of gu shaped vases, moulded with lappet shaped panels painted in underglaze blue with flower sprays, 21 and 23cm h, painted lozenge within concentric circles, affixed pictorial lot label, Kangxi, c1690 (8) Provenance: Christie's, Sale of the Vung Tau Cargo, 7 April 1992, lot 560 (10,361 Dfl.) to the present private vendor. Estimate: 1000-1500	The upper part of one of the beaker vases damaged retaining only full height to approx 2 inches of the length of the rim, the other beaker shaped vase with large V shaped chip, one of the baluster vases with 1cm chip on the rim, all with similar typical slight matting of the once shiny glaze as a consequence of long term submersion in sea water, some minor marine encrusation condition unchanged since the 1992 sale	Nil
248	A CHINESE PORCELAIN BRUSH POT painted with two panels of hilly landscapes in grey and black, each inscribed, in narrow iron red and gilt frame on a light green ground of finely incised lotus meander, the interior glazed in turquoise, the flat rim gilt, 9cm h, Qianlong mark, 19th c Estimate: 100-200	Broken in two and stuck together with minute losses. No professional restoration	Nil	110
249	A CHINESE PORCELAIN DRAGON DISH painted in underglaze blue and yellow enamel with five-clawed dragons, pearls and cloud scrolls on a blue ground of 'cracked ice', the exterior conforming and with a circle of lappets, 25cm diam, Daoguang mark, 20th c Estimate: 200-300	Tiny rim frit and associated feint descending hairline crack on the rim at 6 o'clock	Nil	2000
250	TWO CHINESE PORCELAIN SAUCER-DISHES painted in underglaze blue, the first with the 'dragon' pattern, the second with two figures beside a river in a mountainous landscape, 26 & 28cm diam, early 19th c Estimate: 250-350	Both in fine condition	Nil	220
251	A FINE CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN MUG painted en grisaille and heightened in gilt with the Seamstress design of a young woman, needle and thread in hand, seated before drapery, shipping glimpsed through an open window beyond, flanked by flower sprays beneath a spearhead border, the handle gilt and with terminal moulding, 15.5cm h, c1750 Provenance: F W Wall, 1897 (according to an inscription on the base) Estimate: 600-800	In fine condition with slight wear to the decoration confined in particular to the left hand flower spray and gilding on the handle, no cracks, chips, damage or restoration	Nil	2800
252	A CHINESE GREEN HARDSTONE VASE AND COVER the slightly flared cylindrical vase and domed cover finely carved with floral meander in key fret borders, 20cm h, silk lined and woven silk covered box, 20th c Estimate: 1500-2000	In fine condition	Nil	1500
253	A CHINESE HARDSTONE BOX AND COVER in the form of a squash, with leaves and stalk in putty, brown and ochre variegated agate, 13cm w, 20th c Estimate: 200-300	In good condition with a few very minor nicks	Nil	950
254	TWO CHINESE JADE VASES AND COVERS with three mask-and-ring handles, the tapered body carved with lotus meander, 16cm h, wood stands, 20th c Estimate: 200-300	One vase and one cover with a damaged handle, the other cover lacking one of the three rings	Nil	240
255	A CHINESE BLACK AND GOLD LACQUER POWDERED INCENSE DRAGON BOAT CLOCK with carved head, tail and feet, lined in zinc foil, 68cm, l, 19th c Estimate: 200-300	Broken at the neck and tail and restuck. The head lacking one of the horns, the nose slightly chipped, slight wear to the gilding the zinc foil tray holed in several places, entirely unrestored	Nil
256	A CHINESE BLACK AND GOLD LACQUER POWDERED INCENSE DRAGON BOAT CLOCK very similar to the preceding lot, 68cm l, 19th c Estimate: 200-300	The head lacking one of the two horns, in generally very good condition, the zinc foil tray with two small holes but retaining the eight wire divisions	Nil	440
257	A CHINESE EXPORT IVORY CARD CASE AND COVER carved on both faces with a family beneath a blossoming prunus or sage and other figures, both on a ground of fret in stiff leaf border, the narrow sides with flowers, 10.5 x 7cm, 19th c Estimate: 100-200	In fine condition. When the lid is withdrawn several Chinese ink characters visible	Nil	750
258	INDIA SCULPTURE. A POST-GUPTA BUST OF VISHNU of impure metamorphosed limestone, 13cm h, Eastern India or Southern Rajasthan, probably 8th/9th c Estimate: 600-800	Various old scratches and damage visible in the illustration (the reverse with some minor chipping and scratches, possibly partly re-cut	Nil
259	A BELGIAN, LEOPOLD I COFFEE POT, CREAM JUG AND COVERED SUCRIER of lobed baluster shape with flower knop and ivory or loop handles, coffee pot 26cm h, 1831-68, the coffee pot unmarked, 45ozs Estimate: 350-450	In good condition	Nil
260	A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER BOWL applied with a repoussé dragon, on flared foot, 9cm h, marked in English and Chinese characters, late 19th c, 11ozs Estimate: 200-300	In good condition, the three distinct marks all struck from worn punches and largely illegible	Nil	320
261	THREE FRENCH WINE TASTERS of typical form with ring handle and thumb rest, 8-8.5cm diam, maker's mark and/or post 1838 standard mark, 9ozs Estimate: 300-500	The lot in good condition	Nil
262	TWO CHINESE EXPORT SILVER GRADUATED CYLINDRICAL REPOUSSÉ BOXES AND COVERS the cover and sides worked with a dragon, 5cm h, 8 & 9cm diam, marked 85 or 90 and also in English and Chinese characters, one maker S the other maker W H [Wang Hing], c1900, 9ozs 10dwts Estimate: 300-400	Both in good condition with light wear and polish residues, neatly engraved with a contemporary monogram	Nil	400
263	A FRENCH SILVER GILT MOUNTED ROCK CRYSTAL VASE AND COVER of square shape with handles of strapwork, everted rim and domed cover, on ripple moulded foot chased with flowers and foliage, 27cm h, by Martial Fray (w1849-c1861), Paris post 1838 higher standard mark Estimate: 1000-1500	Impressive and in fine condition	Nil	1500
264	A CONTINENTAL ART DECO TEA SERVICE the frosted sides engraved with sunrays and a cartouche, on ball feet with green transparent plastic knop and handle, teapot 16.5cm h, indistinctly marked, c1930, 43ozs gross (3) Estimate: 1000-1500	Teapot with repaired chip to the handle, the handle lacking the pins by which it was secured to the pot and now glued into position	Nil
265	A GEORGE V SILVER BISCUIT BOX of plain cylindrical shape, the flat lid with integral hinge and flower knop, 11.5cm h, by Alstons' & Hallam, London 1918, 14ozs Estimate: 200-250	In very good condition	Nil	480
266	A GEORGE VI SAW-PIERCED OVAL FRUIT BOWL with incurved sides and applied rim and handles formed of oak boughs and acorns, on conforming feet, 15cm h, by Gladwin Ltd, Sheffield 1943, 34ozs Estimate: 450-550	In fine condition	Nil	500
267	A GEORGE VI SAW-PIERCED HORS D'OEUVRE DISH with divisions and applied rim, on ring foot, 27cm w, by Walker & Hall Ltd, Sheffield 1947, 33ozs 10dwts Estimate: 300-400	In fine condition	Nil	400
268	A GEORGE V PIERCED OBLONG FRUIT BOWL with rounded sides and applied rim, on 'seed pod' feet, 23.5cm w, by Atkin Bros, Sheffield 1919, 14ozs 10dwts Estimate: 200-250	In very good condition, the piercing undamaged, the marks good, no repairs	Nil	200
269	A GEORGE V OCTAGONAL FRUIT BOWL the everted rim with leaves aT intervals, on stepped foot, 26.5cm w, by Cooper Brothers & Sons, Sheffield 1929, 21ozs Estimate: 150-200	In good condition with light wear, the maker's mark slightly rubbed; no repairs	Nil	170
270	AN EDWARD VII THREE-PIECE CONDIMENT SET of oblong form, stamped with flowers and foliage, with spoons and blue glass liners, mustard pot 5cm h, by Miller Bros (the spoons by another), Birmingham 1901, 4ozs 10dwts, cased Estimate: 80-120	Some play in the hinge on the lid of the mustard pot but in otherwise good condition, two of the glass liners chipped	Nil
271	A PAIR OF GEORGE V SAUCE BOATS with flying scroll handle, on hoof feet, 8cm h, by Jones & Crompton, Birmingham 1929, with a pair of ladles by another, Sheffield 1929, 7oz 10dwts, cased (4) Estimate: 120-160	In very good condition, the lid of the case slightly damaged.	Nil	240
272	A GEORGE V FLOWER STAND the flared hexagonal vase and dish with saw pierced border of panels of scrolling foliage in reeded rim on domed foot, 35cm h, by Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1910, 24ozs 10dwts Estimate: 350-450	In good condition but for a minor dent on the foot, no repairs	Nil	380
273	AN EDWARD VII MEDIEVAL REPLICA CUP the compressed and lobed bowl on flared stem and scalloped foot, 11.5cm h, by Nathan & Hayes, Chester 1907, 12ozs 10dwts Estimate: 200-300	In excellent condition, the marks practically as struck	Nil	600
274	AN ARTS & CRAFTS MOVEMENT SPOON BY R E STONE the hammer textured fig shaped bowl on flared square stem with lobed knop, maker's mark and facsimile signature, 15cm l, Edinburgh 1969, 1oz Estimate: 100-150	In fine condition	Nil	100