The first day of Mealy’s two day winter fine and decorative arts sale on December 6/7 features a varied selection of decorative arts, glass, silver, jewellery, Oriental art, Tribal art and light fittings. Day one features 631 lots. Here is a small selection (you can click on any image to enlarge it):
An early 18th century Qing Dynasty enamel or bronze basin (3,000-5,000). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD.
A 19th century famille rose vegetable tureen and cover with monogram and Arabic description. (300-500). UPDATE: THIS MADE 540.
An Irish Provincial silver snuff box by Joseph Johns, Limerick c1730 is estimated at 2,000-3,000. UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,000.
This c1800 Irish mould blown decanter is estimated at 200-300. UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD.