A jade mounted magnifying glass
Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century
Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
the glass set within a white metal frame of open work chilong interspersed with green jadeite cash, the white jade belt hook handle in the form of a ruyi sceptre, the shaft, head and knop on the reverse carved in relief with fungus stems
19.5 cm long
- Lot Sold $4,800 (Hammer Price)
- $5,856 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Generally good condition
Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Harley YoungSpecialist Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Harley Young |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |