A Danish parcel-gilt silver mounted Imari tankard, Jorgen Friis of Randers, circa 1775. photo Sotheby's

the lobed domed cover inset with a Swedish medal of 1725, the forked scrolled thumbpiece topped by a female head, the cover pricked with an inscription and initials plus date 1775. marked on flange with maker's mark only 6 height 8 1/4 in., 21 cm; Jorgen Friis of Randers - ESTIMATE 12,000 - 18,000 USD

PROVENANCE : Aveline, Paris, 1990

A Louis XIV silvered bronze-mounted Japanese Imari bowl and cover early 18th century, the finial possibly later, the porcelain 18th century. photo Sotheby's

height 8 1/2 in., 21.5 cm - ESTIMATE 7,000 - 10,000 USD

PROVENANCE: Partridge, London, 1987

Sotheby's. Property from the Collection of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman: The London Residence. 28 Apr 10. New York. www.sothebys.com