A Chinese Blue-Glazed Bottle Vase With Ormolu Mounts. Qianlong Underglaze Blue Seal Mark To The Base And Of The Period (1736-95). Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2012

The pear-shaped body rising to a straight neck applied overall with a thick deep blue glaze, the base glazed white, with later ormolu mount applied to the mouth rim; 12¼ in. (30 cm.) high overall - Estimate £1,500 - £2,500

Christie's Interiors, 4 September 2012, London, South Kensington