Dealer in Grays for 30 years but been in the antique business since the late 1970’s specialising in quality Continental and English porcelain,specifically Meissen .Also Japanese works of art is my other specialty Netsuke,Okimono,Inro,bronzes and ceramics etc
Art & Antiques
19th century Japanese wood netsuke of a monkey by Koichi,seated picking flees from his hair. The hair work finely defined and of a good colour and rich patina,the eyes inlaid horn. Edo period circa...
Art & Antiques
Fine 19th century Japanese Satsuma bowl by “Shizan”. The central panel of interior well decorated with a scene of figures surrounded by various panels of a village and others with paintings of...
Porcelain & Ceramics
Fine quality Meiji period Japanese Imari porcelain charger. The centre well painted in typical Imari palette with a woman and young drawing a cart with a jardiniere containing plants. The border well...
Porcelain & Ceramics
19th century Meissen figure depicting “touch” emblematic of the 5 senses,finely decorated seated at a table touching a bird by a bird cage circa 1870. This group of figures was first produced in...
Art & Antiques
19th century signed Japanese Ivory Manjou netsuke of typical circular form. The Ivory of a good colour and fine patina. The well defined manjou carved in relief with Shoki the demon queller on clouds...
Art & Antiques
19th century signed Japanese group of a sarumawashi (monkey trainer),the well defined figure with the monkey perched on his shoulder and a dog by his side jumping presumably trying to reach the...
Art & Antiques
Fine quality 19th century Japanese wood Okimono of Oni and Shoki (the demon & the demon slayer). Shoki & Oni were prominent folklore characters who grew out of the religious traditions of Shintoism...
Art & Antiques
Fine quality signed 19th century Japanese wood Okimono of 2 Onis (demons) sheltering from the wind on a rocky base,the wood of good colour and fine patina,the carving well defined. Signed...
Art & Antiques
Fine quality 19th century Japanese wood Netsuke of monkey and young,the hair finely carved,the wood of a good colour and fine patina and eyes inlaid horn,the himotoshi of a natural form,signed...
Porcelain & Ceramics
Selection of 18th century Meissen teacups and saucers finely painted with hunting scenes,the handles picked out in gold as are the borders,interior of the cups painted with floral bouquets. Circa 1750...
Art & Antiques
19th century Japanese Ivory and Shibayama box and cover. The Ivory box is superbly decorated in typical Shibayama style with Mother of pearl,tortoiseshell,coral and other semi precious stones. Meiji...
Art & Antiques
19th century Japanese wood netsuke of “Kitsune”(fox mask). The well carved netsuke is of a rich colour and good patina.Edo period circa 1860...
Art & Antiques
19th century signed Japanese bronze figure of a young farmer reading a book,the bronze of good colour and fine patina set on a wood stand. Meiji period circa 1880...
Art & Antiques
19th century Japanese wood and Ivory Netsuke of a foreigner beating a drum.The tall figure being quite a rare subject matter. The Ivory of a good colour and patina, the wooden skirt with inlaid mother...
Art & Antiques
19th century signed Japanese Ivory Manjou Netsuke of square shape different from the usual round ones,of a good colour and patina it’s well carved with the mythical figure of “Okame”,the two...
Porcelain & Ceramics
19th century Japanese Satsuma bowl well decorated internally with a pastoral scene within a large central panel. The exterior finely painted with butterflies and various motifs, Meiji period circa...
Porcelain & Ceramics
19th century Japanese plate finely decorated in typical Imari palette with a coiling dragon painted in a central circular reserve,phoenixes in 3 surrounding scrolling cartouches and other panels with...
Fine Jewellery
Fine 19th century Japanese Shakudo mixed metal bracelet is of the highest quality with various characters including players, musicians, courtiers etc linking up to form this very unusual piece. Meiji...
Art & Antiques
19th century Japanese wood netsuke of a skeleton beating a mokugyo (ceremonial drum). The netsuke of good colour and fine patina,signed “Sukesazu” Edo period circa 1860...
Porcelain & Ceramics
Decorative 19th century Meissen reticulated plate finely painted with a Watteau type scene of lovers in a garden within a finely pierced white and gold border which has 3 cartouches of finely painted...
Art & Antiques
Signed 19th century Japanese Kagamibuta,typical of the “mirror lid netsuke” with a highly decorative metal disc of a coiling dragon picked out in gold serving as a lid to the shallow Ivory bowl....
Art & Antiques
19 19th century Japanese octagonal dish decorated in typical vibrant Imari palette with flowering shrubs and other motifs, Meiji period circa 1880...
Porcelain & Ceramics
This delightful tiny cup and saucer made by the famous Coalport factory around 1900 is painted in a vibrant green colour picked out in gold with gold interior. One picture posted shows the scale in...
Porcelain & Ceramics
Selection of 19th century Meissen reticulated plates with assorted finely painted floral bouquets with intermittent bugs,the pierced border picked out in gold. Underglazed blue cross swords mark with...
Art & Antiques
19th century Japanese Kagamibuta,a functional type of netsuke the Ivory bowl with a shibuichi plate finely decorated with two Kappas in relief. The Kappa is a human-like being with a turtle like...
Art & Antiques
19th century Japanese wood netsuke of a stone lifter. The crouching figure beginning to lift a heavy stone,his eye popping out from the strain rendered in Ivory. The wood of a rich patina, signed...
Art & Antiques
19th century Japanese silver and enamel vase,elegantly shaped is beautifully decorated with embossed butterflies amongst foliage,signed “Shunso” Meiji period circa 1890...
Porcelain & Ceramics
Selection of 19th century Meissen dessert items decorated in the famous Onion pattern which was originally a Chinese pattern from the Ming era which Meissen later adopted. These items are with gold...
Art & Antiques
19th century signed Japanese wood Okimono of the successful rat catcher. Despite not seeing the rat,that’s why he’s successful because the rat is in the box. The wood of a great colour and rich...
Porcelain & Ceramics
Fine quality Meissen figure of a lady at a table dealing cards. Finely decorated,her clothes and hat beautifully painted with fine lace work. Circa 1870,underglazed blue crossed swords mark with with...
