A BRIEF HISTORY

From the beginning of the 16th.Century beautiful items of oriental works of art have arrived in Europe,following the main export of tea and silk. These where eagerly sort by the wealthy to decorate the 'great houses' of Europe. From massive porcelain vases to extensive dinner services, to miniture items for the 'dolls house'. Porcelain was just the beginning. There followed, carved and inlaid exotic hardwood furniture, desirable objects in mother-of-pearl, bronze, cloisonne, enamel, carved and inlaid lacquer, ivory, silver, jade, glass, silk and numerous other skilfully worked raw materials.

I am a collector of oriental antiques, now after a number of years I am disposing of some of my collection. I try to offer my items at a reasonable price, and to maintain a reputation of honest trading. My customers include leading institutions, for example, The British Museum.

All my items have been sourced in Europe & UK, are mostly in original condition and any repairs or restoration are stated. I can offer a selection of items manufactured in China, Japan and the far east from the 1st millennium BC through to the 20th century AD.

Please note;

I can pack and post these items worldwide, postage costs quoted are for delivery within the UK only, (PLEASE ASK FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE FOR DESTINATIONS OUTSIDE THE UK) In the event of your purchase not being as described, I can offer a full refund (for items purchased for a period of one month of purchase).

I reserve the right to alter my prices without notice at anytime.

You are advised to check the item description and condition befor purchase to avoid any disapointment. Please ask for more infomation or additional images of any of my items, and please quote 'Item Number'.

Description of condition (of porcelain) is deemed to state sustained damage resulting in cracks (hairline or otherwise). Chips,frits and breaks to the porcelain body.

Other defects sustained in manufacture, including kiln-firing faults, normal wear associated with age of item, are not normally stated as a fault in the context of the general condition of item.

Link site:

(Buy 19th. and 20th.Century Chinese pottery and porcelain for under £500.)

www.chineseporcelain.biz

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