SOLD FOR £540
A 19th Century William and Mary style Chinese black lacquered cabinet with gilt decoration of landscape, trees, ornamental pheasants and pavilion, raised on bracket feet 76 cm h x 93cm w x 50cm d (the interior later converted for use as a cocktail cabinet)
SOLD FOR £85
An Edwardian black lacquered chinoiserie style writing slope, the top decorated a bridge and boats 13cm h x 35cm w x 22cm d
SOLD FOR £170
Two Regency style black lacquered trays decorated boats 90cm x 57cm and 80cm x 49cm
SOLD FOR £70
A Victorian black lacquered 4 fold fire screen, the panels decorated river scenes, above flowers 87cm h x 90cm w
SOLD FOR £55
A Japanese black lacquered table top cabinet, the upper section fitted a drawer above 4 short drawers, enclosed by panelled doors, the base fitted a drawer, raised on bracket feet 32cm h x 24cm w x 15cm d
SOLD FOR £65
An early 20th Century Japanese black lacquered postcard album complete containing various coloured postcards of Japanese locations and ladies in formal attire
SOLD FOR £340
A Regency oval black lacquered tea caddy with swag decoration 11cm x 14cm x 10cm
SOLD FOR £65
A 1930's black lacquered chinoiserie style standard lamp 153cm h
SOLD FOR £85
A 1930's rectangular black lacquered 2 tier tea trolley 71cm h x 61cm w x 41cm d
SOLD FOR £75
A 19th Century Japanese lacquered postcard album containing 15 First World War embroidered postcards, 12 black and white Old Bill postcards, 10 Second World War coloured postcards or aircraft
SOLD FOR £100
A 19th Century Japanese black lacquered trinket box with hinged lid, the lid decorated a vase and figures 8cm x 28cm x 19cm with fitted interior
SOLD FOR £1350
A Japanese 1937 Naval Officers sword (Kai-Gunto) forged by Fujiwara Kanefusa (1899-1977) with wooden saya finished in black lacquered leather, the 70cm blade with clear hamon, the complete length 99cm including saya. The plain tsuba supported by two copper sunburst dai-seppas then 4 plain ovoid seppas (all are stamped 91). The length of the tang engraved "Kanefusa the 23rd, resident of Seki in Noshu" and three characters painted in white enamel on the obverse also a 5mm Seki mark at the base of the tang. The brass fuchi on the handle can be removed to reveal an unclear signature on the wood.
The sword was gifted to Captain Clifford Caslon C.B.E by the Admiralty, due to his presence in command of the battleship H.M.S Nelson at Singapore during the surrender of Japanese forces in all of South-east Asia on 12th September 1945 in her role as Flagship, Eastern Fleet. 10 days earlier Caslon had hosted the surrender of Japanese forces in Malaya at George Town, Penang by Rear Admiral Jisaku Uozumi aboard the Nelson, following this, H.M.S Nelson was relieved as Flagship, Eastern Fleet on 20th September 1945 before returning to Portsmouth where on 27th November 1945 she became Flagship of the Home Fleet and together with a photographic portrait of Captain Caslon in uniform 30cm x 22cm, a warrant of commission promoting him to the rank of Rear Admiral dated 8th January 1947 framed 18cm x 36cm, a bar of miniature ribbon and other ribbons, 3 Admiral's buttons, a black and white photograph of H.M.S. Nelson with brass plaque H.M.S. Nelson Flagship Homefleet 1946 Captain Caslon CBE framed 41cm x 59cm and a brass plaque marked Clifford Caslon RN 8cm x 15cm
Provenance - from Admiral Caslon by direct descent to his son Denis Caslon
SOLD FOR £100
A 1954 PYE 45rpm record player "The Black Box - Deluxe" in a fitted lacquered Chinoiserie case, complete with manual and promotional leaflet
SOLD FOR £55
A 19th Century brass vinaigrette with hinged lid 2cm x 4cm x 3cm, a Victorian black lacquered snuff box with hinged lid 3cm x 7cm x 4cm, 5 other miniature boxes and a spy glass
SOLD FOR £260
A Chinese black and gilt lacquered television cabinet enclosed by a panelled door, the base fitted 2 short drawers 158cm h x 124cm w x 55cm d
SOLD FOR £55
Four 19th Century Chinese style black lacquered inlaid hardstone panels depicting birds amidst branches 91cm h x 31cm w
SOLD FOR £70
A 1930's chinoiserie style black lacquered table lamp raised on a circular base decorated figures 46cm h x 17cm
SOLD FOR £120
20th Century Chinese black lacquered and floral patterned bow front cabinet fitted a drawer above cupboard flanked by a pair of cupboards 81cm h x 81cm w x 46cm d
SOLD FOR £460
An Elkington part canteen of silver plated flatware comprising 8 soup spoons, 2 tablespoons, 8 table forks, 8 small forks, 8 tea knives, 2 teaspoons, 8 fish knives and forks, 7 pastry knives and forks, butter knife and a small quantity of plated items, all contained in a black lacquered chinoiserie cabinet with hinged lid, 3 drawers and cupboard enclosed by panelled doors, the sides inset hardstone birds 77cm h x 57cm w x 41cm d
SOLD FOR £70
A 1930's black lacquered chinoiserie style oval drop flap occasional table raised on cabriole supports 62cm h x 58cm w x 23cm when closed x 71cm when open
SOLD FOR £500
A 1930's, World War Two Japanese Company officers Shin Gunto (military sword), the blade 68cm long including copper collar, the Tsuba decorated blossoms and hearts with the o-seppas having pierced hearts, the Tang with 7 character mark and V-shaped file mark pattern, the standard bound pommel decorated blossoms with brown and blue dress knot attached to the buttcap, the scabbard of black lacquered wood with removable leather cover attached by two press studs
SOLD FOR £55
An Art Deco Chinese black lacquered 9 piece cocktail set comprising circular tray 27cm diam., cocktail shaker 27cm h, 6 glasses 11cm (1 with damaged foot)
SOLD FOR £55
A Chinese black lacquered and mother of pearl finished dining suite comprising oval pedestal dining table raised on a platform base 74cm h x 181cm x 108cm together with 6 splat back dining chairs - 2 carvers 100cm h x 54cm w x 50cm d (seat 35cm x 37cm) and 4 standard chairs 101cm h x 45cm w x 43cm d
SOLD FOR £980
A 20th Century Chinese style black and gilt lacquered Carlton House desk with inlaid mother of pearl figures of standing geishas, the upper section fitted a bank of 6 short drawers flanked by a pair of shaped cupboards, the base fitted 2 short drawers above 3 long drawers, raised on turned supports 100cm h x 118cm w x 67cm d together with a matching arch shaped chair 98cm h x 43cm w x 43cm d (seat 29cm x 30cm)
SOLD FOR £60
A 20th Century Chinese black lacquered bow front corner cabinet fitted a shelf with floral decoration 89cm h x 51cm w x 50cm d