Chinese Carved Wood Card Case. Treen calling card case, 19th century, made in carved wood - one side has a vase shape, filled with carved trees, buildings and two figures. The other side has a cross shape also filled with carved figures and trees. Case measures 8.5 cm by 4.8 cm and 1.1 cm thick (3.3/8 inches by 1.7/8 inches and just under 1/2 inch thick). Condition is very good - a bit dirty, but no faults.
Circa: Late 19th Century
Condition: Very good
Country of Origin: CN
 

Chinese Papier Mache Pen Box. Chinoiserie design to this black paper mache pen box - figures around a table, landscape background in gold. Box measures 3 cm high, 20 cm long and 5.5 cm deep (1.1/4 inches by 8 inches by 2.1/4 inches). It would date early 20th century, and has a few age faults: one hinge at rear is broken, and there are a couple of chips to the body (a couple near the damaged hinge, and one on a rear edge). Attractive little pen or pencil box.
Circa: Early 20th Century
Condition: See Description
Country of Origin: CN
 

Vintage Decorated Lacquer Collar Box. Round collar box, papier mache and lacquer with decoration of colourful Chinese pheasants and flowers to the lid. Box measures 18 cm diameter and 7 cm high (7 inches by 2.3/4 inches). Very good sound condition, has some age wear to the edges of lid and box, and some wear to colours of decoration. Very attractive item. Early 20th century.
Circa: Early 20th Century
Condition: Very good - some faults
Country of Origin: CN
 

Chinese Carved Wood Glove Stretchers. Elegant glove stretchers, late 19th or early 20th century Chinese. Carved with scene of figures in foliage. Stretchers measure 27.25 cm long (10.3/4 inches). Excellent condition.
Circa: Late 19th or early 20th century
Condition: Excellent
Country of Origin: CN
 

Chinese Jade, Hardstone and Ivory Box. Chinese jade or hardstone box, decorated with an ivory figure, and jade and hardstone flowers and leaves, including a small coral item. The box frame is a gold-coloured metal, possibly brass. Panels of the box are translucent. Measurements: 5.5 cm high, 15 cm wide and 11 cm deep (2.1/4 inches by just under 6 inches by 4.1/4 inches). Some losses from the decoration on the lid, otherwise very good condition. Early half of 20th century?
Circa: Early 20th Century
Condition: See Description
Country of Origin: CN
 

Japanese Vintage Lacquered Box. An early 20th century Japanese lacquered box. Plain black lacquered sides and interior. Lid has mottled design to one area, and brick red lacquered flowers on the other. There is the remains of a bird on the mottled sides, mostly worn off. There are a few chips etc. to the body, as is usually the case. Box measures 17.5cm by 12cm and 7.5cm high (7 inches by 4.3/4 inches and 3 inches high). Ex Wagener Museum.
 

Japanese Lacquered Table Chest. A small black lacquer table chest or jewelry box - just 15cm high (6 inches). It has engraved brass corners and hinges. The panels of the two doors are inlaid with mother of pearl, and hand decorated with a pattern of leaves, birds and flowers, using the pearl and gold lacquer. The inner two drawers and insides of the doors are painted with metallic lacquer, and also hand painted with foliage. This is a lovely little piece, and is in good sound condition. There is some wear to the paintwork on the right hand front door face, with paint losses, and some spotting to the top of the cabinet. This delightful cabinet would date from the very early 20th century. It is 15cm wide and 8cm deep (6 inches by 3.1/8 inches).
Circa: Very Early 20th Century
Condition: Very Good - See description
Country of Origin: JP
 

Lacquered Chinese Table Cabinet. A Chinese cabinet with 8 drawers and two door, lacquered in black , with gilded and terracotta floral spray decoration. Probably late Victorian or Edwardian period (circa 1880-1910). It has two diagonal central doors, opening to reveal three pigeon holes, presumably for letters. It has 6 small drawers to either side of the door, one drawer across the too, and a deeper larger drawer to the base. Pretty chased copper hinges and escutcheons (these once may have been silver plated). Cabinet measures 32.5cm high, 23.5cm wide and 13cm deep (12.3/4 inches by 9.1/4 inches by 5 inches). Very sound condition overall, with some dulling and minor losses of lacquer, except for the top, which has patches of pitting and loss of lacquer. One handle is off one of the small drawers. This item came from the Wagener Museum here in Northland, New Zealand, which closed some years ago. Very pretty item.
Circa: Late 190th or early 20th century
Condition: See description & Photos
Country of Origin: CN
 

Horn Beaker, Japan Lacquer Decorated. A little horn beaker, with Japanese red and gold lacquer decoration of a bird, bamboo and foliage. Beaker measures 6.2cm high (2.1/2 inches) and 4.5cm diameter at the top (1.3/4 inches). Some wear to the decoration, but beaker is in excellent condition. Late 19th to early 20th century.
Circa: Late 19th to Early 20th century
Condition: Very Good - see description
Country of Origin: JP
 

Chinese Comb. A small wooden Chinese comb, with decorative figure shape of smiling Chinese man with fan. Measures 9.5cm long (3.1/4 inches) and 2.75cm deep (1.1/8 inches). A great curiosity item! Excellent condition.
Circa: Mid 20th Century
Condition: As New
Country of Origin: CN
 

Jade Buddha Pendant. A small pendant (flat backed) with a seated buddha carved on the front. Measures 3.5cm by 1.75cm (1.3/8 inch by 11/16 inch). Excellent condition. Colour is pale aqua green jade.