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A 1937 Signed Second Impression of The Hobbit By J. R. R. Tolkien, Published by Geroge Allen & Unwin Ltd, London, Complete with Illustrations to Include Coloured Examples, Dust Jacket Present. Signed to Front Page in ink by J R R Tolkien. (Condition issues to book to Include foxing to spine and speckles to some page, binding with slight wear also jacket with issues to include price clipped, loss, Tears etc)
about Lot 290
A 19th Century Dome Topped Box in the Form of a Travelling Trunk Containing Bone Alphabetical and Numerical Tiles, Each 1.5cm high
about Lot 21
An Early 20th Century Wooden Shop Display in the Form of a Cheese Board with Cheese and Mice, Inscribed 'English and Continental Cheese' 43x25cms Wide. Condition: Sturdy and solid piece. However, middle split/crack emerging to board. Knocks and scuffs all over with some minor loss to plaster coating in part. All pieces fixed in with peg joins that can be removed
about Lot 101
A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Sleeve Vases decorated in the Famille Rose Palette with Dragones Amongst Foliage on Teal Ground, Geometric Pattern Trim, 29cms High
about Lot 332
A Carved Chinese Item, Buddhas Hand with Bats, Peaches and Leaved Branches on Carved Wooden Stand, 26cms High
about Lot 279
A Good Quality Japanese Lacquered Double Lozenge Box on Stand with Cover, Decorated in Gilt with Pavilions in Landscape having Fitted Interior with Removable Tray and Shaped Boxes, 19cms Wide and 12.5cms High Max
about Lot 234
An Impressive Chinese Porcelain Qing Period Charger decorated in the Doucai Palette with Dragons and Phoenix on Foliate Ground, Six Character Mark for Yongzheng within Double Concentric Marks, 37cms Diameter. Condition - running hairline to rim approx 4cm and 1 chip where metal plate brace sits with running hairline approx 7.5cm, unable to tell is brace has caused any other damage. Part of rim appears ground/with wear. We advise viewing
about Lot 344
An Early Hebrew Olive Wood Scribes Pen Box profusely Carved with Lions, Deer and Foliate Decoration. Circular Inscription Under in Hebrew 'The Magnificent Tsui Hirson, The Son of the Late David of Blessed Memory' Damage and Loss to Lid which Opens to Reveal Letter from the Jewish Museum Dated September 6th 1966 Detailing Translation, Possible Provenance and Use.
about Lot 281
A Chinese Jade and Gold Coloured Metal Necklace, Having Carved Peach Pendant Surmounted by Coral Bead with Alternating Interlocking Jade Rings
about Lot 254
A George III "Isle of Man" Mahogany Snap Top Tripod Table with Turned Column Support and Set on Three Ladies Legs, 92cm Diameter
about Lot 456