- CHINESE MIXED METAL OPIUM PIPES, 5 Group
CHINESE MIXED METAL OPIUM PIPES, 5 Group of Five Chinese Mixed Metal Opium Pipes, early 20th century, comprising: three with incised floral and figural decoration, one marked to underside of lid, silver-tone with incised hummingbird, marked on base, and pierced silver-tone case over copper burner. Largest: 15.75" H x 1.5" W x 5.5" D. Provenance: From a New York City collection. Keywords: Smoking accessories, Decorative, Animal, Paktong, Dream pipe, Pipe dream, Smoking accessories
- CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL OPIUM PIPES,
CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL OPIUM PIPES, 4 Group of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Opium Pipes, one with yellow dragon motif, floral peony design, peony pipe with brush, two chrysanthemum pipes with tools. Largest: 13.25" H x 4" W x 1.5" D. Provenance: From a New York City collection. Keywords: Paktong Water Pipe, Baitong, Antique, Smoking accessories
- CHINESE SILVER- AND GOLD-TONE METAL
CHINESE SILVER- AND GOLD-TONE METAL OPIUM PIPES, 5 Group of Five Chinese Silver- and Gold-Tone Metal Opium Pipes, comprising: two gold-tone with incised figural group, two silver-tone with incised floral decoration, and one silver-tone with blue enamel, marked to underside. 10.75" H x 1.5" W x 5.5" D. Provenance: From a New York City collection. Keywords: Asian, Pipe dream, Smoking accessories, Paktong
- CHINESE SILVER-TONE METAL OPIUM PIPES,
CHINESE SILVER-TONE METAL OPIUM PIPES, 6 Group of Six Chinese Silver-Tone Metal Opium Pipes, with incised figural, character, and floral decoration, all marked to inside of lid. Largest: 16" H x 1.5" W x 3.25" D. Provenance: From a New York City collection. Keywords: Smoking, Decorative, Asian, Dream sticks, Pipe dream
- CHINESE ART DECO PERIOD OPIUM PIPES,
CHINESE ART DECO PERIOD OPIUM PIPES, 5 Group of Five Chinese Art Deco Period Opium Pipes, comprising: one shagreen, one engraved metal with si bat design, two silver-tone metal (one marked), and one gold-tone metal with horn, signed to underside. Largest: 23.75" H x 6.75" W x 3.75" D. Provenance: From a New York City collection. Keywords: Antique, Smoking instruments, Tools, Republic period
- CHINESE ETCHED METAL OPIUM PIPE Early
CHINESE ETCHED METAL OPIUM PIPE Early 20th century, 9 1/4 in. H.
- TWO CHINESE METAL-MOUNTED HARDSTONE
TWO CHINESE METAL-MOUNTED HARDSTONE RUYI SCEPTERS AND AN OPIUM PIPEThe largest 17 1/2 in. long.
Condition
Wear, oxidation and minor repairs. Natural inclusions to the stone. Otherwise in good condition.
Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- FIVE ASIAN OPIUM PIPESFIVE ASIAN OPIUM
FIVE ASIAN OPIUM PIPESFIVE ASIAN OPIUM PIPES, the first, covered in shagreen, the bowl formed as a shagreen covered fist, l: 12 in.; a long slender ivory stem with a small pewter bowl, l: 22 1/4 in.; a white metal pipe with bamboo stem, l: 8 in.; a mixed metal pipe with raised bamboo fronds to stem, l: 9 3/4 in.; and a simple white metal example with some engraved decoration and two applied ribs to stem, l: 9 in., each with old Christie's tags (5) Provenance: Christie's tags on smaller pipes
- CHINESE PAKTONG WATER PIPE W/FLORAL
CHINESE PAKTONG WATER PIPE W/FLORAL MOTIF Chinese Paktong water / opium pipe with copper detailed floral design in relief, metal, signed with Chinese characters to underside of hinged lid, early 20th century. 12.25" H x 2.75" W x 1.25" D.
- CHINESE PAKTONG ENGRAVED & SIGNED WATER
CHINESE PAKTONG ENGRAVED & SIGNED WATER PIPE Chinese Paktong water / opium pipe with engraved figural and landscape decoration, metal, marked with Chinese characters to underside of lid and side, early 20th century. 10.25" H x 2.75" W x 1.25" D.
- CHINESE PAKTONG ENGRAVED & SIGNED WATER
CHINESE PAKTONG ENGRAVED & SIGNED WATER PIPE Chinese Paktong water / opium pipe with engraved decoration, metal, marked with Chinese characters to underside of hinged lid, early 20th century. 10.75" H x 2.5" W x 1.25" D.
- CHINESE PAKTONG ENGRAVED & SIGNED WATER
CHINESE PAKTONG ENGRAVED & SIGNED WATER PIPE Chinese Paktong water / opium pipe with engraved figural and landscape decoration,metal, marked with Chinese characters to underside of lid and side, early 20th century. 10" H x 2.75" W x 1.25" D.