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Four Japanese carved ivory Okimono carved as standing figures, including elderly bearded sage wearing high cap and holding sword, 6.75ins (17.1cm), signed, bearded figure with three devils, 6.25ins (15.8cm) £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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Four Japanese carved sectional ivory Okimono of figures in various pursuits, including man beating drum, 6ins (15.2cm) high, signed, and fisherman with two carp, 7.75ins (19.7cm) high (some damage) £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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A Near Eastern silvery metal rectangular card case of shaped outline, chased and embossed in bold relief, with a figure astride a lion and dancers, and leaf scroll ornament, 4.25ins (10.8cm) x 3ins (7.6cm), unmarked (weight 4.3oz - engraved with monogram) £120-160 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese white metal and enamel circular bowl of panelled form with shaped rim, the exterior with four panels embossed and enamelled with insects and flowers, interspersed by panels applied with similarly decorated roundels (two missing), on conforming foot rim, 9.75ins (24.8cm) diameter x 5.25ins (12.8cm) high, and liner for same (with some splits and dents) £100-150 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese silvery metal six piece dressing table set, embossed and chased with flowers, berries and leaves, by Hung Chong of Canton and Shanghai, comprising two hairbrushes, a clothes brush, rectangular box and cover, 5.25ins (13.2cm) x 2ins (5.1cm) x 1.5ins (3.9cm) high, cylindrical box and cover, 2.5ins (6.3cm) high, and rectangular stand on ball feet, 5.25ins (13.4cm) x 3ins (7.6cm) x 2.25ins (5.6cm) high, (weighable silver 13oz), one other Chinese silver backed hand mirror, similarly chased and embossed with chrysanthemums and poppies, and a white metal napkin ring £300-500 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese base metal oval three piece tea service, the bodies of lobed and panelled outline, chased and embossed with various flowering branches, with bamboo pattern finial, C-scroll handle and spout, comprising - teapot, 4.75ins (12.1cm) high, two-handled sugar basin and milk jug (all stamped "50" and with a makers mark), and a similar oval two-handled tray with naturalistic handles, the rim chased and embossed with bamboo shoots, the centre engraved with flowering branches, on four bracket feet, 18.5ins (47cm) x 12ins (35cm), stamped with makers mark £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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A pair of Japanese bronze vases of double bulbous form, cast with three-clawed dragons amongst clouds, 18ins (45.77cm) high £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese bronzed metal baluster vase, the body of hexagonal outline, with applied birds amongst prunus blossom, 12.25ins (31cm) high, with raised seal mark to base £60-80 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese hardwood circular tripod occasional table, the top inset with rouge marble slab and with beaded edge, the column carved with dragons and cloud motives, on carved paw pattern feet, 19.5ins (49.6cm) diameter x 32ins (81.2cm) high £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese hardwood rectangular coffee table with flush panelled top, on square moulded legs, 48ins (122cm) wide x 19ins (48.3cm) deep x 16.5ins (42cm) high £70-100 plus 24% BP*
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An early 20th Century Japanese ebonised framed two fold draught screen, the borders fretted and carved with bird, leaf and floral ornament, the panels painted and moulded in relief with views of Mount Fuji and a temple, each fold 71.5ins (181.5cm) x 33ins (83.8cm) £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese panelled hardwood bureau bookcase of "Georgian" design, with figured and burr veneered front, the upper part with arched and moulded cornice, fitted two plate glass shelves enclosed by a pair of glazed doors, the slope enclosing pigeon holes and four small drawers, fitted two short and three long drawers under, on bracket feet, with side handles to base, 33ins (83.8cm) wide x 20ins (50.8cm) deep x 87ins (221cm) high £250-350 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese hardwood dining suite with plain flush panelled tops and on square legs, comprising - D-end extending dining table with two extra leaves and with moulded apron, 72ins (182.9cm) x 42ins (106.6cm), extending to 108ins (274.3cm) x 30ins (76.2cm) high, a set of eight armchairs (two with long arms and six with shorter arms), with shaped crest rails, solid rectangular splats and wood seats, with seat cushions in red silk, and sideboard, fitted four central drawers flanked by cupboards enclosed by panelled doors with carved character motifs to centres, 70ins (177.8cm) wide x 19ins (48.2cm) deep x 34ins (86.3cm) high
Provenance: J.L George & Co. Ltd, 3 Cameron Road, G/F, Kowloon, Hong Kong - receipt of purchase dated 27th March 1971 £600-800 plus 24% BP*
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