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ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE SOLID SILVER WAR JUNK BOAT, WO LONG, CANTON c.1880
US$3,727.64
DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century Chinese Solid Silver model of a war junk, beautifully made and proportioned, with textured cross hatched sails, flying flags, 4 men crew and moving cannons facing all sides, standing on a hand carved wooden base imitating waves. Such armed junk boats were also pirate junks that plied Chinese rivers such as the Yangtse and Pearl Rivers. This is exactly the type of boat used in the Opium War by China against the British.The silver appears to be unmarked but acid tested shows a 900+ standard, Canton, it dates to the 1880-1900\. This Chinese war junk model is identical to that of a Cantonese silversmith Wo Long, an almost identical example can be seen in the book by A.Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 4th edition 2015.CONDITIONIn Great Condition - No Damage.SIZEHeight: 34cm Width: 35 x 7cm Weight: 775gREFERENCE NUMBER: A4598
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ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE SOLID SILVER BATTLE SCENE BOX, GAN QING HE c.1860
US$9,062.36 DESCRIPTIONAntique 19th Century rare Chinese Solid Silver large box, of rectangular form, decorated in repousse' high relief, on very finely tooled matted ground, depicting various figures in a landscape, including fighting warriors, dignitaries, attendants amongst palaces, pavilions and a military procession along the sides. The box is particularly large, heavy and very well crafted, by one of the most...
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ANTIQUE 20thC EDWARDIAN WOOD GAFF CUTTER RACING POND YACHT c.1900
US$3,980.14 DESCRIPTIONAntique early-20th Century Gaff Cutter pond yacht, resting on wooden frame. A stunning example of British yacht pond racing and would have been used to raced against similar yachts in competitions, club against club, all over Britain, sometimes against overseas clubs as well. Just like in real sailing competitions, to make things equal in the race, waterlines had to...
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ANTIQUE 20thC FRENCH 18K GOLD & ENAMEL VANITY CASE, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS c.1930
US$10,048.20 DESCRIPTIONAntique early-20th Century French 18k gold & enamel compact with a suspended lipstick holder, of rectangular shape, decorated throughout with stylized art deco, geometrical design and filled with champleve enamel. Hallmarked French small guarantee mark, eagle head 3 (750 standard), Maker VC&A in a lozenge (Van Cleff & Arpels), inventory numbers; 5582, 6404. A world renowned French jeweler, watch,...
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ANTIQUE 20thC FRENCH VAN CLEEF & ARPELS SILVER,GOLD, ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE c1940
US$6,041.87 Antique 20th Century French 18k gold, silver & enamel cigarette case, of rectangular shape, decorated throughout with distinctive floral motifs. Hallmarked French small gold guarantee mark (750 standard), Silver mark and Maker VC&A in a lozenge (Van Cleff & Arpels), signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, inventory number 63653. A world renowned French jeweler, watch, and perfume company. It was...
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ANTIQUE 20thC LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM MALLE COURIER / STEAMER TRUNK c.1900
US$16,664.80 DESCRIPTIONAntique early-20th Century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courier" / steamer trunk, large size, monogram canvas, leather and brass bound, reinforced with wooden laths, with wheels to the base and brass handles to either end, interior lined with cream canvas, sides painted with the name "I.H. CLOTHIER, Phila" and applied with old stickers and tags. Brand tag on...
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ANTIQUE 20thC RARE LOUIS VUITTON WOVEN CANVAS WARDROBE TRUNK c.1930
US$14,442.80 DESCRIPTIONAntique 20th Century Louis Vuitton most unusual Louis Vuitton trunk with the world famous LV monogram canvas, lozine trim and brass fittings. The size of this trunk would be unusual enough but what makes it stand out from any other wardrobe is that it has been designed to lay flat and hinged to the side so it opens at...
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ANTIQUE 20thC LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM CANVAS WARDROBE TRUNK c.1900
US$14,547.80 DESCRIPTIONA most unusual Louis Vuitton trunk with the world famous LV monogram canvas, lozine trim and brass fittings. The size of this trunk would be unusual enough but what makes it stand out from any other wardrobe is that it has been designed to lay flat and hinged to the side so it opens at a 90 degree angle....
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ANTIQUE 20thC RARE GOYARD CHEVRON CANVAS SHOE TRUNK c.1910
US$15,870.90 DESCRIPTIONA very rare Goyard shoe trunk dating to the early 20th century. Over recent years the brand has been relaunched and has taken the world of fashion by storm. The original E. Goyard firm was a trunk maker which rivalled LV and the trunks it made at the time ooze the same quality and finesse as its (now) more...
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ANTIQUE 20thC RARE LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM SMALL TRUNK c.1910
US$11,901.50 DESCRIPTIONA gorgeous little Louis Vuitton trunk dating to the early part of the 20th century. The vibrant monogram, lozine trim and brass fittings made this trunk a must have item for any elite traveller harking back to times of passenger ships and 1st class travel of bygone eras. The leather corners (typical for trunks of this size) and brass...
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ANTIQUE 20thC LARGE GOYARD CHEVRON PATTERN WARDROBE TRUNK c.1910
US$10,591.40 DESCRIPTIONA very unusual and elegant early 20th Century Goyard wardrobe trunk, with brass corners and lozine trim and covered in the world famous chevron pattern canvas. Over recent years the brand has been relaunched and has taken the world of fashion by storm. The original E. Goyard firm was a trunk maker which rivalled LV and the trunks it...
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ANTIQUE 20thC LARGE GOYARD CHEVRON PATTERN WARDROBE TRUNK c.1910
US$19,864.60 DESCRIPTIONA huge early 2oth Century Goyard double wardrobe trunk in fabulous condition, completely original and with great character, opening (with a flip top cover) to reveal a double hanging compartment as well as pockets for shoes. Dating to the early part of the 20th century (circa 1910/1920) this trunk was made for the American market as can be seen...
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STYLISH 20thC BULGARI ART DECO 18K GOLD, DIAMONDS & RUBIES VANITY CASE c.1930
US$13,240.90 DESCRIPTIONStylish 20th Century Bulgari 18k gold vanity case, elegant rectangular form, with reeded sides and covers, the hinged cover applied with cabochon rubies and old cut diamonds fan shaped thumbpiece. Hallmarked Italian gold 750, City of Alessandria (AL), year 1934-1944, Interior silver gilt (935 standard), Inventory number: 06178, Makers mark CIF (Bulgari workshop, please see Sotheby's sale result 07.02.2013,...
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