A pair of Chinese ormolu mounted famille rose vases, 18th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011

Of tapering ovoid shape and slightly flaring neck, gilt and enamelled with panels depicting ladies and boys at leisure in fenced gardens, surrounded by a dense decoration of birds and fruitng sprays all on a vibrant blue ground, further panels with figures to the neck. The porcelain 13¼ in. (33.5 cm.) high (2) - Estimate £3,000 - £5,000

Christie's Interiors, 2 August 2011, London, South Kensington www.christies.com