19th/20th Century Chinese Export Silver Dragon Vesta, 5.5cm High
An antique Chinese export silver vesta with repousse dragon decoration, 19th/20th century, 2.17 in. high
Antique and Vintage Collection: Radio, Inkwell, Mirror, Lock, and More
H.M.V. Portable radio, antique French bronze inkwell, Chinese bronze mirror, Chinese brass lock, timber box, inkwells, tribal bowls, hand mirror and match box holders, 19th and 20th century, (12 items)
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Match Case, Engraved Presentation 1909
Chinese export silver match case, of rectangular form, decorated to front in relief with a dragon amongst stylised flames, with interesting presentation engraving verso dated 1909, weight 42.4gm, 0.79 in. x 2.36 in. x 1.57 in., together with 'Ensign'…
Japanese Brass Vesta with Birds and Flowers Design
Antique Japanese embossed brass vesta, depicting birds and flowers
Chinese Cloisonne Blossom Decorated Cigarette Box and Matchbox Cover
Good Chinese decorated cloisonne cigarette box blossom decorated lidded cigarette box, with decoration to lid, and all 4 sides, length 3.94 in. approx ; together with matching cloisonne matchbox cover.
Figural Daruma Copper Match Safe from Japan, Late 19C-Early 20C
A late 19C-early 20C copper match safe, Japan, Figural Daruma, one of the seven Gods of Good Fortune, 2.56 in. x 1.65 in. x 0.47 in. Provenance: The Yogi Japanese Match Safe Collection
Brass Match Safe: Japan, Basket Weave & Flowers Design
A late 19C-early 20C brass match safe, Japan, Basket weave & flowers, 2.17 in. x 1.30 in. x 0.39 in. Provenance: The Yogi Japanese Match Safe Collection
Brass 'Rooster and Butterfly' Match Safe from Yogi Collection
A late 19-early 20C brass 'rooster and butterfly' match safe, Japan, 4.5 x 3. x 0.39 in. Provenance: The Yogi Japanese Match Safe Collection
Brass 'Frog' Match Safe from Japan, Late 19C-early 20C
A late 19C-early 20C brass 'frog' match safe, Japan, 1.97 in. x 0.98 in. x 0.79 in. Provenance: The Yogi Japanese Match Safe Collection
Brass 'Frog' Match Safe from Japan, Late 19C-Early 20C
A late 19C-early 20C brass 'frog' match safe, Japan, 1.97 in. x 0.98 in. x 0.79 in. Provenance: The Yogi Japanese Match Safe Collection
Brass 'Frog and Lotus' Match Safe from Yogi Collection
A late 19C-early 20C brass 'frog and lotus' match safe, Japan, 2.56 in. x 1.50 in. x 0.39 in. Provenance: The Yogi Japanese Match Safe Collection
Brass 'Figural' Match Safe from Yogi Japanese Collection
A late 19C-early 20C brass 'figural' match safe, Japan, 2.56 in. x 1.18 in. x 0.39 in. Provenance: The Yogi Japanese Match Safe Collection
Brass 'Crane' Match Safe from Yogi Japanese Collection
A late 19C-early 20C brass 'crane' match safe, Japan, 1.77 in. x 1.50 in. x 0.31 in. Provenance: The Yogi Japanese Match Safe Collection
Brass Chrysanthemum Match Safe from Yogi Japanese Collection
A late 19C-early 20C brass 'chrysanthemum' match safe, Japan, 1.69 in. x 0.98 in. x 0.31 in. Provenance: The Yogi Japanese Match Safe Collection
19C-20C Brass Carp Match Safe from Yogi Japanese Collection
A late 19C-early 20C brass 'carp' match safe, Japan, 2.36 in. x 1.38 in. x 0.59 in. Provenance: The Yogi Japanese Match Safe Collection
Chinese Exportware Matchbox Case with Shanghai Municipal Council Enamel Crest
A silver (900) Chinese exportware matchbox case, enamel crest for Shanghai Municipal Council, Wt 37 grams
Rare Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vesta Case by Namikawa Yasayuki
Rare Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vesta case, by Namikawa Yasayuki, signed Kyoto Namikawa under cover), of elliptical form, decorated with foliate frieze on a turquoise ground, between stylised black and green floral borders, with gilt hinged cov
Meiji Samurai Shakudo Vesta with Match Striker
Japanese Meiji period Shakudo vesta, in the form of a samurai, with hinged cover and match striker to base, height 1.77 in.
Assorted Trinkets and Bonsai
A collection of boxes and trinkets, including an imitation jadeite bonsai, a gilt bronze matchbox, a mother of pearl cigarette case and a cloisonne tree, the bonsai 6.69 in. high
Fluted Spiral Vesta Case and Cherub Pill Box Set
sterling silver vesta case fluted spiral form, together with an unmarked oval pill box, the lid decorated with a cherub, and an Eastern square shaped snuff box
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Matchbox Cover
Antique Chinese cloisonne match box cover
Antique Silver Vesta, Indian Box & Watch Key Set
Sterling silver vesta, Indian silver box and a fine antique watch key, (3 items),
Japanese Water Lily Vesta Case
Japanese silver vesta case relief decorated water lilies, circa 1880s, height 2.17 in.
Embossed Chinese Dragon Vesta Case
A silver vesta case, with embossed Chinese dragon motif, 2.76 in. x 1.46 in.
Chinese Ivory Vesta Stand with Shagreen Panel
An old Chinese ivory wax vesta stand, with shagreen panel to the side for striking the matches, height 2.56 in.
Assorted Pipes and Accessories Collection
A collection of five pipes and accessories, including two Chinese smoking sets, two Tyrolean meerschaum pipes, a silver vesta case, etc
Oriental Brass Vesta Cases with Crane and Rooster Motifs
Three Oriental brass vesta cases, Japanese and possibly Chinese, circa 1900, all relief decorated and depicting cranes in a water garden, a figure beside a fence, and a rooster with a chick
Chinese Ivory Carved Vesta Case, c.1900
A Chinese carved ivory vesta case c.1900, height 2.56 in.
Niello Smoker's Set from Hyderabad
Boxed three piece Niello smoker's set including lidded cigarette box, match box cover, and ashtray. Unmarked, but possibly from Hyderabad, the Indian centre for the art of Niello
Silver Plated Red Indian Papoose Vesta Box
A late Victorian period silver plated vesta box in the form of a Red Indian papoose. Length 2.76 in.