 Ngan's body of work spanned over 60years and reflected influences bothhistorical and contemporary art.&nbsp;<div> From the roots of traditional Chinese,Korean, and Japanese pottery, Modernistpainting to many contemporary influences. Ngan was born in Guangdong, China, in1937 and immigrated to Canada in 1952.&nbsp;</div><div> Nan received the Saidye BronfmanAward for Masters of the Crafts in 1983.&nbsp;</div><div> He passed away at his Hornby Islandhome on June 12, 2020.&nbsp;</div><div> Most references to Ngan's Raku workdates to the early to mid 1980's, and rarelycomes up for auction.&nbsp;</div><div> Low fire grogged and porous stonewareclay with various oxides resulting in creamwhite with"rainbow" lustres. 10" x 5.5" x 5.5"                </div><br>Condition: vintage excellent condition<br>Measurements: 10&#34; x 5.5&#34; x 5.5&#34;

Wayne Ngan Raku Pottery Vase 

 Extremely rare plate from thelegendary Danish pottery Khler(HAK).&nbsp;<div> It's from the series calledMARGUERIT / MARGUERITTE whichshows a decoration with daisies onblue. It's also called "Magasinstel"because it was made for the knownstore in Denmark called "Magasin duNord".&nbsp;</div><div> The decoration is by Nils Khler(1906-1979) and was developedalready in the beginning of the1920s. The shape was designed byhis brother Herman | Khler(1904-1996).&nbsp;</div><div> The decoration is painted with theso called "<span class="bg-warning nswreasons" id="rid-108">horn</span> painting technique"an old technique in Denmark.The tip of the cow's <span class="bg-warning nswreasons" id="rid-108">horn</span> is cut offand the paint runs through the hole.It's a wet-in-wet technique and thedaisy decoration was very difficult.&nbsp;</div><div> Nils Khler himself also decoratedMARGUERIT pieces.&nbsp;</div><div> Hand signed on bottom "HAK" andstamped "Denmark"&nbsp;</div><div> This item has one chip, however itis in an excellent vintage condition,considering the 102 years sinceproduction. See pictures for moredetails.                </div>                <br>Condition: vintage see images for &#34;chip&#34;<br>Measurements: 1&#34; x 11&#34; x 11&#39;

Herman / Nils Kahler Denmark Mid Century Danish Pottery

 VAN BRIGGLE art pottery with theMing blue turquoise matte glaze.&nbsp;<div> The older the piece, generally thedeeper color of the turquoise glaze.&nbsp;</div><div> Excellent condition overall, typicalglaze crazing for the period this piece80 years old. VAN BRIGGLE made very few footedpieces of pottery, so there is only theone mark on the bottom of one of the"feet".&nbsp;</div><div> Cream colored Stoneware clay,poured into a mold, bisqued fired, andthe glaze applied (copper/cobalt) forcolouring, and an extra layer applied tocreate the gradation. Fired in a woodor oil fired kiln at high temperature.&nbsp;</div><br>Condition: Good vintage condition ,no chips no cracks<br>Measurements: 3&#34; x 5&#34; x 5&#34;

1940&#39;S VAN BRIGGLE Pottery Footed Vase

2 Bolo ties Malachite &amp; Disaster Peakjasper&nbsp;<div> Malachite Bolo: The finest malachitein the world comes from the Congo.This pice also has some azurite mixedin with the malachite. 18" each side,full length 36". Black braided leatherwith silver tones ends. The cabochon is(1.5" x1.25") held in a metal lacedframe.&nbsp;</div><div> Disaster Peak jasper: Picture Jasper isan opaque, microcrystalline variety ofQuartz created by petrified or silicatemud. It is mined in McDermitt,Nevada. 17" each side, full length 34".Brown braided leather with coppertones ends. The cabochon is (1.1" x85") held in a decorative metal frame.                </div><br>Condition: vintage good condition<br>Measurements: see description for measurements

2 Bolo ties Malachite &#38; Disaster Peak jasper 

 Ponderosa and Yellow pine needleswere used in this basket.&nbsp;<div> Delores is a member of theSecwpemc (Shuswap) Peoples. Ibelieve that Delores is a member of theThe Switsemalph (Sxwetsmllp) IndianReserve #6.&nbsp;</div><div> This basket is intricately wovenshowing the "nibs" of the needles aspart of the design on the lid.The basket is sewn together withwaxed since in the traditional arrowstitch.&nbsp;</div><div> The inner lid has the traditional birchbark banding.&nbsp;</div><div> Note the dark interior where theneedles have not been exposed to light,a beautiful contrast.</div><br>Condition: as new, excellent condition<br>Measurements: 3&#34; x 4&#34; x 4&#34;

Pine needle basket by Delores Thomas 

 The ring was purchased in Indonesiain the early 2000's on the Isle of Bali. Hand crafted silver bands and filigreesilver beads make up the elements ofthe design.&nbsp;<div> Size 8.5 to 9&nbsp;</div><div> 7 grams total weight to the ring.                </div><br>Condition: vintage good condition<br>Measurements: Size 8.5 to 9 

Blush Moonstone Ring 

 17 Jewel Swiss Longines style.&nbsp;<div> Small size the later 20's style for bothman or lady.&nbsp;</div><div> Longines, and the movement showsthe quality and care used when it wasmade.&nbsp;</div><div> The 14k gold filled case is in greatcondition showing no markings andonly minor ware&nbsp;</div><div> The original hands are in perfectcondition.&nbsp;</div><div> The original glass crystal shows hasone crack, but the rest in in amazingshape for the age.&nbsp;</div><div> The watch runs, but could use acleaning. It is missing the "handle" atthe top of the winding mechanism.&nbsp;</div><br>Condition: pre-owned good condition<br>Measurements: .25&#34; x 1.5&#34; x 1.5

1928 Longines Swiss pocket watch 

 Navajo band simple band ring.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp;Vintage handmade sterling silvermade between 1930 and 1950.&nbsp;</div><div> The incised are vine, leaf and stem.&nbsp;</div><div> The ring size is 6 to 6.25. This ring is stamped inside the bandwith 925 and the letters "SC", but Ihave not been able to find the name ofthe maker.&nbsp;</div><div> Silver weight 3.5 grams.                </div><br>Condition: vintage good condition<br>Measurements: ring size is 6 to 6.25

Navajo Silver ring with incised designs 

 I believe this basket to be madearound 1950.&nbsp;<div> Nuu.Chah. Nulth Nation in is situatedalong the West Coast of Vancouver Is.&nbsp;</div><div> Note the designs of the concentriccolour circles on the lid, and the 3birds, possibly cormorants on the sidesof the basket.&nbsp;</div><div> While the basket is generally made ofbeargrass, there is a section in the topand the bottom that is red cedar.&nbsp;</div><br>Condition: &#34;vintage&#34; good condition<br>Measurements:  1&#34; x 2&#34; x 2&#34;

Early Nuu.Chah.Nulth beargrass basket with fitted lid 

 This is a beautiful, colourful Navajovase believed to be from the artist"Stephanie Antonio"' of Acoma, NewMexico.&nbsp;<div> This vase was made sometimebetween 1995 and 2005.&nbsp;</div><div> The piece has been intricatelycarved or done in "Sgraffito" style, andthe painting is expertly finished.&nbsp;</div><div> This piece has no chips, or cracksand is in beautiful condition.&nbsp;</div><div> This piece is much larger then themany of the examples of this style ofpottery.&nbsp;</div><div> 8" x 8" x 8"                </div><br>Condition: excellent condition<br>Measurements: 8&#34; x 8&#34; x 8&#34;

Acoma Sgraffito Pottery Seed Vase 

 Most bundles are 100+ stamps each,or are labeled with the number ofstamps.&nbsp;<div> All stamps are used in fine to veryfine condition, Many have excellentcircle cancels.&nbsp;</div><div> Scott Numbers are not included dueto the number of stamps, but theyrange in age from 1960's to 2017+&nbsp;</div><div> Great for making up stamp packages,or for art projects.                </div><br>Condition: used good condition<br>Measurements: N/A

4,700 Variety of Canadian Stamps 

 Made by Mrs. Ethel Johnson in the1990's.&nbsp;<div> She hand dyed the beargrass.&nbsp;</div><div> She is a member of theNuu.Chah.Nulth Nation in is situatedalong the West Coast of Vancouver is.&nbsp;</div><div> Note the designs of the starfish on thelid, and the 2 whales on the sides ofthe basket.&nbsp;</div><div> While the basket is generally made ofbeargrass, there is a section in the topthat is red cedar.&nbsp;</div><br>Condition: &#34;vintage&#34; good condition<br>Measurements:  1.25&#34; x 1&#34; x 1&#34;

Miniature round beargrass basket with fitted lid 

 Jan: 1930-2018. Born Hamburg, Ger.&nbsp;<div> Helga: 192 -2018. Born Stettin, Ger.&nbsp;</div><div> Two modernist coffee mugs by Janand Helga Grove.&nbsp;</div><div> Both studied with Jan's family; hismother a master potter and his father asculptor.&nbsp;</div><div> Jan became a master potter too. Theirworks have been shown in Europe,Turkey and Canada.&nbsp;</div><div> They moved to Victoria BC in 1965where they operated their studios from1966-2009.&nbsp;</div><div> Their works have been shown inmany ceramics exhibitions andfeatured in magazines.&nbsp;</div><div> They taught across Canada bringingtheir Northern European modernistinfluence.These were electric kiln fired andglazed with Jan's nickel blue glaze.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div>                <br>Condition: vintage excellent condition<br>Measurements: 4.25&#34; x 5&#34; x 4&#34;

2 Jan &#38; Helga Grove Mugs 

 Hand made from melted "CoinSilver". Hand hammered links anddecoration.&nbsp;<div> Dates between 1880 to 1910, so over100 plus years old.&nbsp;</div><div> The ends have one small piece ofturquoise set in the clasp sections.&nbsp;</div><div> The chain is made of .25"widthindividual links. The "hook ends", are 2.75" x .5" withpin attachments at the backs.&nbsp;</div><div> The Buckle Vest is 29" in length.&nbsp;</div><div> The Buckie Vest weighs 34 grams coin silver &amp; equals 87 CDN dollars.                </div><br>Condition: antique good condition<br>Measurements: see description

Antique Greek Buckle Vesi Necklace

 Eagle Pottery Company of Benton,Arkansas. Eagle was founded byCharles Dean Hyten and his brothers inthe 1890s and was the largest pottery-ware business in the Benton area by1904.&nbsp;<div> The company was in business from1909 to 1946.&nbsp;</div><div> Niloak was known for its "MissionSwirl," developed by Hyten.&nbsp;</div><div> The impressed Niloak mark was usedbetween 1910 and 1924, so this pieceis over 100 years old.&nbsp;</div><br>Condition: Excellent condition, No chips, scratches, cracks<br>Measurements:  8&#34; x 3.5&#34; x 3.5&#34;

100 year old Niloak pottery Vase 

 Navajo turquoise 3 stone band ring.&nbsp;<div> It is handmade from sterling silver,and was made between 1930 and1950&nbsp;</div><div> 2 cabochons are turquoise, and thecentre stone is combination ofturquoise and azurite which is quiteunusual.&nbsp;</div><div> The silver sections represent squashblossom petals.&nbsp;</div><div> The ring size is 5 to 5.25. There is not stamp inside the bandand it weighs 6 grams.                </div><br>Condition: vintage good condition<br>Measurements: ring size is 5 to 5.25.

Navajo Silver ring with Turquoise 

 Harold Alfred is from theKwakwaka'wakw Nation and is a'Namgis artist from Alert Bay, B.C.currently living in Victoria, BC.&nbsp;<div> Harold has been creating artwork formore than forty years and has had theprivilege of working with and learningfrom such artists as Tony Hunt Sr, BeauDick, Wayne Alfred, Doug Cranmer,Henry Hunt Sr, Oscar Matilpi andBruce Alfred. Of great influence wasthe artwork of Willie Seaweed, CharlieJames and Mungo Martin.&nbsp;</div><div> Harold is skilled in making finequality jewellery in silver &amp; gold; totempoles, stained glass, carvings, printsand metal arts and my passion isreflected in each artwork created. These earrings are made of copperand sterling silver, creating a duel toneeffect. The design is created through aracid etching technique. The hooks aresterling with long backs.&nbsp;</div><div> 5 grams weight                </div><br>Condition: new excellent condition<br>Measurements: 1.25&#34; x .75&#34;

Harold Alfred Dragonfly earrings

 Small coiled oval cedar and beargrassbasket.&nbsp;<div> Finely done, regular widths to boththe binding threads and the materialbound.&nbsp;</div><div> I believe this to be a "teachingBasket", as it shows all the parts thatneed to present, but doesn't serve apurpose other than beauty.&nbsp;</div><div> This basket was filled with small redcedar strips, possibly for smudging, oranother purpose.&nbsp;</div><br>Condition: antique, excellent condition<br>Measurements: 2&#34;  4&#34; 2&#34; 

Basket made of Cedar root with Beargrass 

 0.466 grams gold (10 Kt)&nbsp;<div> Weighed and graded, and tested atOld Gold Shop on Fort St.&nbsp;</div><div> Hoop form of earring with gold wireinsert section.&nbsp;</div><div>50" diameter                </div><br>Condition: pre-owned good condition<br>Measurements: see info. sheet

10 Kt. Gold Earrings 

.738 grams gold (18 Kt.) Weighed and graded, and tested atOld Gold Shop on Fort St.&nbsp;<div> Both backing and bezel for stone are18 Kt. gold.&nbsp;</div><div> Earring backing sterling silver.&nbsp;</div><div> Fire Agate purchased in Mexico, andthe earring made in Victoria by"Robert-Precious Metal Works".&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div>                <br>Condition: excellent condition<br>Measurements: length: .5&#34;

18 Kt. single stud earring with Fire Agate 

 Rope Designed Borders AroundLapis, and hand cut filagree on theside.&nbsp;<div> Lapis is composed of multipleminerals, which are Lazurite, SodalitePyrite and Pyroxene.&nbsp;</div><div> I believe that this ring was made inNepal sometime between 1990 and2000.&nbsp;</div><div> Size 5.5 to 6&nbsp;</div><div> ring weight 4.5 grams                </div><br>Condition: vintage good condition<br>Measurements: Size 5.5 to 6 

Vintage Sterling Lapis Blue Ring 

 Hand thrown and signed by potter.&nbsp;<div> Cone 10 porcelain with a OxbloodSang De Boeuf glaze created in a gaskiln.&nbsp;</div><div> The glaze is formed from the copperin the gaze mixing with he carbon fromthe gas breaking down during the firingprocess. Fired in a reductionatmosphere to over 2,400 degreesFahrenhei&nbsp;</div><div> The"top knot" is hand formed andthe twigs create a graceful form&nbsp;</div><div> (12.5" x7.5" x7.5")                </div><br>Measurements: 12.5&#34; x7.5&#34; x7.5&#34;

Oxblood - Sang De Boeuf Covered Jar 

 Richard E. Baker (Feb 12, 1962) is amember of the Squamish Nation onCapilano Indian Reserve. His grandmother, Katherine Scow, isa member KwaKawk'kwa Peoples.&nbsp;<div> He started carving and drawing in1974, learning the basics of techniqueand form line design from family.&nbsp;</div><div> He was a featured carver at the 1986World Exposition.&nbsp;</div><div> He divides his time between creatinghand-engraved jewellery &amp; carving.&nbsp;</div><div> Richard was recently terribly injured ina skiing accident. He will be unable tomake jewelry in the future.&nbsp;</div><div> This piece dates to the early 1990's.&nbsp;</div><div> The"Sun" is .75" x .75", and thelength of the in is 2.5".&nbsp;</div><div> Made ofSterling Silver.                </div><br>Condition: vintage, excellent condition<br>Measurements: see description

Richard Baker Stick Pin 

 The Rozane Line was introduced in1917, over 100 years old!&nbsp;<div> This vase was made between 1920to 1930), because of the "purple"underglaze was not produced before1920.&nbsp;</div><div> Features some very fine handpainted, then glazed embossed floraldesigns.&nbsp;</div><div> Condition : very tiny chips oninner lip, one small "firing" crackthat was original to the piece.&nbsp;</div><br>Condition: see description for details<br>Measurements: 3&#34; x 7&#34; x 7&#34;

Roseville Pottery Rozane Line 

Victoria (British Columbia, Canada) SELLER MANAGED Reseller Online Auction - Balfour Avenue

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Three unique hand made coffee mugs including a Betty Burroughs mug, a small highfired stoneware mug with CB stamp, and a large cone six white clay mug with underglaze decoration.

Betty Burroughs hand built mug with raised and incised floral decoration, approximately 5.25" x 2.25" x 2.25"

Small highfired stoneware mug with CB stamp, well thrown and trimmed, approximately 4.25" x 2.75" x 2.75"

Large cone six white clay mug with applied underglazes, incised and raised decoration, approximately 4.5" x 3.5" x 3.5"

Overview of the three hand made mugs showing size, color, and shape differences.

Close-up of tall beige Betty Burroughs mug with purple and blue flower designs and handle.

Close-up view of Betty Burroughs mug showing texture and paint detail on blue and burgundy floral elements.

Includes a Betty Burroughs hand built mug decorated with raised and incised floral designs in earthy tones. A small highfired stoneware mug with a brown-green glaze and CB stamp, featuring a cylindrical body and tapered handle. A large white clay mug with applied underglazes in blue, green, and white geometric and spotted motifs with an artistic, irregular shaped handle. All mugs are in good preowned condition.

Set of 3 Hand Made Coffee Mugs: Betty Burroughs and Others

 Hand built mug: Betty Burroughs:Betty joined the Metchosin Int'1 Schoolof the Arts Board and for over 20 yearswas the Friends of MISSA Coordinator.She was a local Victoria potter, andpassed in 2016. (5.25" x 2.25" x 2.25")&nbsp;<div> Small mug with (CB) stamp: Highfired stoneware, well thrown andtrimmed. No information on the potter.(4.25" x 2.75" x 2.75")&nbsp;</div><div> Large mug signed indistinctly:Cone six white clay, with appliedunderglazes and incised and raiseddecoration. A very clever design!(4.5" x 3.5" x 3.5")                </div><br>Condition: preowned good condition<br>Measurements: see description for sizes

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Lot #181: 3 Hand made Coffee Mugs

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Lot #181: 3 Hand made Coffee Mugs

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