26th Jun, 2024 11:00
Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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A RARE CHINESE OFFICER’S BOW CASE, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
with leather body decorated with gold thread, applied with shaped reinforced base and corners, the outer face fitted with pierced gilt copper alloy mounts comprising a central flower in the centre, a circular handle in the top corner and two openwork foliate mounts, 54.0 cm
A similar bow case is preserved in the Royal Armouries, Leeds (XXVIB.25).
Sold for £2,400
with leather body decorated with gold thread, applied with shaped reinforced base and corners, the outer face fitted with pierced gilt copper alloy mounts comprising a central flower in the centre, a circular handle in the top corner and two openwork foliate mounts, 54.0 cm
A similar bow case is preserved in the Royal Armouries, Leeds (XXVIB.25).
Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26th Jun, 2024
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Public Exhibition
Sunday 23rd June: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Monday 24th June: 10:00am to 7.00pm
Tuesday 25th June: 10.00am to 5.00pm
AUCTION DAY: 26TH JUNE 2024, AT 11:00am
