Bidspirit auction | A Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain
A Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase and an Assortment of Costume Jewellery and Collectibles - A Chinese porcelain baluster-form vase with a flared neck and rim. The body is decorated with hand-painted enamels depicting a group of traditional figures within a landscape setting. The neck features a pink ground decorated with scrolling foliate and floral motifs in the famille rose palette. Additional bands of ruyi heads and geometric patterns are present at the rim, shoulder, and base. The base is not visible and no marks are reported. An assortment of costume jewellery and small collectibles including brooches, pendants, and medals. A circular bronze-tone medal features a central Maltese cross and a border reading THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION. Religious items comprise multiple oval pendants depicting the Madonna and various saints, and a large filigree cross set with pink faceted stones. Brooches include two gold-tone feather-shaped pins, a large oval brooch with a central brown faceted stone and yellow rhinestones, and various floral, butterfly, and dragonfly designs featuring enamel and clear stones. Other pieces include heart-shaped lockets, a square pendant with bird and floral motifs, a silver-tone musical note, and various glass and composite charms.