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711
A WHITE METAL-MOUNTED KNIFE SET
Late Qing Dynasty
The knife hilt set with amber or copal resin
handle, the scabbard also with a meat
skewer. 16.5cm (6 1/2in) long (3). 711

£800 - 1,200
CNY7,100 - 11,000
HK$8,800 - 13,000
712 Y
A TORTOISE-SHELL AND ENAMELLED
SILVER CHOPSTICK HOLDER
19th century
The shaped case holding two chopsticks, one
knife and three toothpicks, the tortoise-shell
mounted with silver repoussé caps. 31cm (12
1/4in) long (6).
£500 - 800
CNY4,400 - 7,100
HK$5,500 - 8,800
713
THREE WHITE METAL AND ENAMEL 712
BOXES AND COVERS
19th/20th century
Comprising: a filigree and enamel miniature
box and cover with a central shou roundel
amongst densely scrolling flowers and foliage,
horn mounted interior, stamped mark to base;
and a pair of hexagonal boxes and hinged
covers, applied with enamel florets, stamped
marks. The hexagonal boxes 6.5cm (2.1/2in)
wide. (3).
£1,000 - 1,500
CNY8,800 - 13,000
HK$11,000 - 16,000
714 713
A SILVERED-BRONZE RUYI SCEPTRE
Qing Dynasty
The curving shaft with relief work of dragons
amongst flames and pearls, the terminal
head of typical lingzhi-form with confronted
dragons.
36.5cm (14 3/8in) long

£800 - 1,200
CNY7,100 - 11,000
HK$8,800 - 13,000

714

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