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« on: September 27, 2016, 02:20:27 pm »

Dear Members,

I am thinking about purchasing a couple bottles from this collection for sale. Sorry for the large size picture. The first two look like 1930s-1940s Liu Qiao, not particularly well decorated. The other four I don't know. This is a private sale, not an auction. I am trying to get some more detailed pics of each bottle.

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Brian


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« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2016, 02:42:12 pm »

Dear Brian,
 
     The second last looks like a big Yan Yutian bottle to me.
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« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2016, 03:46:22 pm »

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« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2016, 04:02:41 pm »

Hi Brian,

All the bottle were from same period , around 30-40s shandong bottles, nothing very exciting, but if you want to keep one or two for your collections, I would say the 2nd and 3rd one you might consider, they are signed and in good condition. I won't  keep it if the condition is not good  for this level of the bottle. And don't pay too much.

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« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2016, 05:18:04 pm »

Dear Brian,

I agree with Steven that you will not want too many of these in your collection. Once your collection quality builds up, these will go to the storeroom.

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« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2016, 05:21:49 pm »

Dear Brian,
 
     In your second batch of photos, all of a sudden the blues are very dominant in the bottle I'd thought was Yan Yutian. So I think I was wrong about it, and would go with Steven and YT.
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« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2016, 10:01:13 pm »

I'm not an expert by any means but I think you might want to pass and put your money on some better bottles.  Focus on finding one really beautiful one and then go for it!   Jo
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« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2016, 10:19:50 pm »

I agree with what Steven said...  I do like those four panel type of old medicine bottles.. But the court maidens are such a common motif, and the other is not so well painted..

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« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2016, 07:16:31 am »

Dear Brian,

     I agree with Jo.

    Save up your money till LA, and come to the Beverly Wilshire, and I am happy to arrange to get you into the Dealers' room. Possibly Charll, Jo and YT (and Donna &  David of course if they attend),  etc. (anyone else attending?), can meet us for lunch and to find you a good not too expensive, but better, bottle.

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« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2016, 08:48:12 am »

Hi Brian

I agreed with the rest.

Stay away from these bottles. You will be happier later.

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« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2016, 12:28:40 pm »

Dear Richard,

     Wonderful!
So you must come with me to lunch or dinner in LA, when I host the Forum members who are in the area. And then I'll get to see you and the other Singapore based members when I visit, 01-08.Dec.
   
    And my niece is visiting my Irish home in 2 weeks, and will bring me the bone spoons when she returns to Israel, a week before I start my round the world trip.

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« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2016, 07:44:27 pm »

I can hardly wait to see everyone!  Yes, you really need to see the awesome bottles in the dealers room.  It will be a tremendous help to you! 
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« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2016, 11:36:09 am »

Dear Jo,

      Ditto! (An oblique "Blazing Saddles" reference!  Wink),
Joey



I can hardly wait to see everyone!  Yes, you really need to see the awesome bottles in the dealers room.  It will be a tremendous help to you! 
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