Antiques slideshow - an art deco figure and a Japanese porcelain basket
Item one: Jaeger LeCoultre desk clock, circa 1964, sent by Kirsten Hughes. It was given to the present owner by the Swiss Reinsurance Company on the occasion of their 100th anniversary. This clock couldn’t be more 60’s in looks! The movement is a rather basic one and unfortunately, would be of little interest to a clock collector. Very elegant and perfect for someone decorating their house in 60’s taste though. Value: £100-£150Photograph: Kirsten HughesItem two: Glasform charger designed by John Ditchfield, circa 1994, sent by Mike Roberts.This is made of colourless glass, internally decorated with pink layers and dark purple trails and hearts. A very nice piece, not as valuable as a one-off but nevertheless a future collectible. Value: £60-£90Photograph: Mike RobertsItem three: Fabric collage over a printed base, made in England in the late 19th century, sent by Paula Newland.. This appears to be over a printed image rather than an original painting. Nineteenth century prints were often embellished or decorated, such as ‘Tinsel’ pictures (usually lithographs decorated with coloured foil), and in this case, with silks or fabric, usually executed by amateur hands – often an accomplishment for a young lady. This does have a decorative appeal and a rather ‘kitsch’ charm. Value: £60-£100 Photograph: Paula Newland
Item four: Art deco style figure, sent by Clive Massey. This is a soapstone sculpture of a reclining scantily clad female on a roughly cut rectangular base. Even though this is a decorative piece, it is unlikely to be dating from the art deco period (1925-1930), but is rather in the Art Deco style. Very likely to have been made in Asia after 1960 for the western market. Value: £60-£80Photograph: Clive MasseyItem five: Japanese Arita porcelain basket made in mid-19th century, sent by Gloria Brinks. This is pierced and modelled with lotus flowers on a basketwork ground. It was made in Arita, Japan. This piece is relatively modern, but of good quality. These late Japanese works have not yet been properly researched in the west. The impressed mark does not appear to say arita-yaki as many do but it may rather be the name of the workshop responsible. Value: £100-£150Photograph: Gloria Brinks
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