Massive Japanese Meiji Period Imari Dish

Massive Japanese Meiji Period Imari DishA Monumental Japanese Imari Charger, Meiji Period, c. 1880's Of circular form with scalloped edge, elaborately decorated with birds and floral motifs. Finely detailed throughout, brilliant colours, fresh gilded accents. Minor signs of well executed historical restorations to the back. Very rare in this size and quality. A related item sold at Bonhams, Edinburgh, 6 December 2007, Lot 1072

circa 1810

A Trio Nest of early 19th Century Chinese-Export Gilt And Polychrome-Lacquer Tables

raised on graceful cabriole front legs with carved C-scrolls to the knees and slightly pointed pad feet

This classic Gillows bergere features a reeded and curved back

Canton region

over a further moulding to the base with four shaped bracket feet

The piece's superb quality

257 certainly found favour with the Countess Spencer

candelabras or plants can be found in the Chippendale's 'Director'

The gadrooned feet that conceal the castors are also Gillows signature feature

heavy quality original period table

on shaped cabriole legs headed by a scrolled shell above layered foliage with scrolled ears