The 2025 December Auction - Sale 346 (December 13 - December 16, 2025)
Sale 346
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An early handcrafted silver shoulder ornament richly adorned with a total of 27 Japanese Dragon silver coins of 50 Sen, 20 Sen, and 10 Sen denominations, accompanied by various metal and bead pendants. The intricate craftsmanship and elaborate design reflect the opulence of traditional festive attire, symbolizing prosperity and protection. A fine and decorative example of early ornamental silverwork. Please view.
An early silver openwork pendant with floral motifs, featuring a triple-drop design adorned with jadeite and red glass beads. The pendant displays elegant craftsmanship and a refined traditional aesthetic, symbolizing good fortune and beauty. A fine example of traditional decorative jewelry, both collectible and ornamental. Please view.
Composed of multiple old mine jadeite plaques linked with finely handcrafted silver chains. The jadeite displays a smooth texture and natural green tone, complemented by the elegant silverwork. This traditional charm, symbolizing peace and protection, showcases refined craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Please view.
adorned with blue glass beads and intricate embossed floral motifs, exhibiting a strong Tibetan-style design. The piece shows a naturally aged patina and fine traditional craftsmanship, making it both decorative and collectible. Please view.
The dragon represents power and nobility, while the phoenix embodies grace and good fortune. Together, they signify unity and everlasting happiness. With its refined silver texture and traditional craftsmanship, this piece is both culturally meaningful and visually striking.
The pendant features an elegant antique design with a smooth silver patina, reflecting traditional artistry and timeless grace.
With its elegant antique form and soft silver patina, this piece embodies timeless craftsmanship and cultural meaning.
dimension 36.9×0.9mm and weighs 9.6g, graded GBCA 82.
dimension 34.3×1.2mm and weighs 5.2g, graded GBCA 82.
made mainly of bamboo with fitted metal mouthpieces and bowls (all metals replaced by new parts but the pipes are old and original), one features an ivory-style mouthpiece and another carved with dragon motifs. Varying in length and craftsmanship, all with natural patina and light wear. Well preserved examples of late 19th to early 20th century Chinese smoking implements.
each pipe features a brass or mixed-metal shaft with fitted mouthpieces and bowls, varying in size and form, including one long pipe with a metal end cap and two shorter examples with wood and metal fittings. Surfaces show natural patina and signs of age from historical use. Overall well preserved, these pieces offer a fine representation of late 19th-early 20th century Chinese smoking implements.
made from natural bamboo with preserved nodes, the root-end finely carved as a dragon head bowl. Showing rich patina and darkened surface from long use, with light age wear. A well-crafted and characterful example of late 19th to early 20th century Chinese smoking implements.