Null set of 7 jade plaques
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set of 7 jade plaques

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set of 7 jade plaques

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WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. A .318 (RIMLESS) NITRO EXPRESS 1897 PATENT DETACHABLE-LOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 18000, for 1924, 25 7/8in. replacement nitro chopperlump barrels circa 1936, barrel number 18576, proofed at '.318 2.40" CORDITE 37-250 BULLET N-C 47 - "', bold scroll-engraved sight rib with open sights and four folding leaf sights with white metal sight lines and marked 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 yds, mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-Z 1,25-4x24 T* telescopic sight, serial no. 748100, in quickly-detachable mounts, block mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight and registered design foldover protector, regd. no. 489699, scroll-backed treble-grip action with removable striker discs, Westley Richards patent toplever engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS EJECTOR', automatic bolted safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' and 'BOLTED' details, J. Deeley and L.B. Taylor patent hand-detachable locks, patent no. 17731 of 28th July 1897 with improved 'lighter pull-off' modification, patent no. 10567 of 7th May 1907, use number 3259, L.B. Taylor patent hinged floorplate, patent no. 23088 of 30th October 1908, bold acanthus scroll engraving with the makers name in scrolling banners to the sides, the floorplate with a rhinoceros, the triggerguard with a tiger, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and much renewed finish, 14 1/2in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, chequered side panels, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap), sling swivels, gold escutcheon inscribed 'SK 27', including 7/8in. recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release and horn finial, weight 9lb. 14oz. (unscoped) and 11lb. 4oz. (with scope), in a modern lightweight leather case. S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release.

Chinese carved jade pendant or plaque. Of a lovely pale jade in the form of curling scrollwork surmounted by a phoenix head. With intricately pierced details. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here. Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent. Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale. Reference: The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9. The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6. *Newspaper clippings not included with this lot* Length: 2 1/8 in x width: 1 5/8 in x depth: 1/8 in. Weight: 14.38 g.

Chinese carved jade huang plaque in the form of a dragon. Of a pale jade coloration with finely incised lines and a drilled hole to wear the plaque as a pendant. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here. Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent. Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale. Reference: The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9. The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6. *Newspaper clippings not included with this lot* Length: 3 3/8 in x width: 1 1/2 in x depth: 1/8 in. Weight: 13.08 g.