Pdf Catalogue - John Moran Auctioneers

1224 A Chinese embroidered blue silk kesi robe dragons
Probably late 19th/20th century, with applied Chinese character tag of typical form,
centrally decorated with dragons amidst floral sprays, lanterns and censers, over
chrysanthemum peppered waves, 54'' H, est:$1000/2000
Condition: With typical wear commensurate with age. Fabric sound and supple. Some
scattered loose stitches and threads overall, most notably to dragon heads on shoulders.
Colors rich and vibrant. Some slight discoloration around collar and to interior fabric
in same area.
1225 A Chinese export Wang Hing silver cocktail shaker
Late 19th/early 20th century, Hong Kong, with Chinese character mark and further
marked ''WH'' and ''90'', of typical form, decorated with bands of bamboo leaves and a
dragon in relief around body, 8'' H x 3'' Dia., 14 oz, est:$700/1000
Condition: Good overall condition. Decoration nicely executed - dragon well detailed.
General light marks, scratches and tarnishing, commensurate with age and use. With a
small ding to lid and a few further minor dings to body.
1226 A Chinese export Wang Hing silver tea service
Late 19th/early 20th century, Hong Kong, with Chinese character mark and further
marked ''WH'' and ''90'', comprising a tipping kettle with stand (10.5'' x 7'' x 8.5''), a
teapot (5'' x 9.5'' x 5.25''), a cream jug (2.75'' x 5.25'' x 4'') and a covered sugar bowl (4''
x 6.5'' x 4''), each of squat rounded form, with bamboo-form handles and spouts,
decorated overall with blooming chrysanthemums, 4 pcs, 70 oz tw. approximately,
est:$2000/3000
Condition: Good condition overall. Nicely made and with well executed decoration.
Bottom of tipping kettle with Chinese character marks only, no other marks on kettle,
stand or burner. General light marks, scratches and tarnishing to surface
commensurate with age and use. Handle to teapot lid slightly loose. With yellowing,
cracking and minor losses to insulator rings on handles. Some polish residue in
crevices. Handle to lid of burner misshapen.
1227 A Sheffield silver plated tureen H. Wilkinson
Probably mid-19th century, with crossed keys marks indicating H. Wilkinson & Co., the
oval domed lid centered by a waved handle, over a conforming body, decorated with
vintage bands, with handles to sides, on ball and claw feet (8 x 15 x 8.5''); together with
an associated two-handled tray marked ''Sheffield / England'', of waved rectangular
form with similar vintage decoration, the tray, 22'' H x 12.75'' W, est:$800/1200.
Provenance: By repute; purchased Peacock's, Chicago circa 1930s; Property from a
Private Collection, Rancho Palos Verdes
Condition: Good overall condition. General marks, scratches and rubbing to surfaces,
commensurate with age and use. Tureen with some spotting and loss of silvering to
interior. Rim of lid slightly waved and misshapen. Some typical tarnishing to surfaces.
1228 A Mexican P. Lopez G sterling punch service
20th century, variously marked ''P Lopez G / Hecho en Mexico'' or ''Made in Mexico
/Sterling 925'' some with eagle mark; comprising a punch bowl (8.75'' x 15.75''), a tray
(18''), eight cups (2.5'' x 4'' x 3.25'') and a ladle (10.5''), 11 pcs, 185 oz tw. approximately,
est:$2000/3000. Provenance: The Elizabeth Darakjian Trust, Glendale, CA
Condition: Good condition overall. General light marks and scratches commensurate
with age and use. With more notable scratches to surface of tray. Tarnishing, spotting
and polish residue in areas.