RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 9TH OF MARCH, 2016.
19th Century George IV silver tea kettle on a four feet burner stand, exceptionally large and decorative, the lobed body is profusely and beautifully chased with flowers on a matted ground, the hinged cover terminates with a cast floral finial, embellished spout, swing-handle with carved grip, the kettle rests on the original four-feet stand fitted with detachable burner. Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1827 (m), Maker's mark WE for William Eley II.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4003
19th Century Scottish Georgian Silver tea caddy, of shaped rectangular form, heavy and profusely embossed, the panels depicting c-scrolls and flowers surrounding Chinese figures, pull-off lid with cast finial. Hallmarked Scottish silver (925), Edinburgh, year 1823 (r), Maker's mark CB for Charles Bendy.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4002
18th Century rare George II silver tea kettle on a three feet burner stand, bullet shaped body with later chased foliate, floral and scroll decoration, hinged lid with pine cone finial, swing raffia clad handle, stand on three cast shell feet with central burner, one side is engraved with a family crest. Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1752 (r), Maker's mark B.G for Benjamin Gignac.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4012
19th Century Indian silver gilt and engraved gold foiled-blue enamel snuff box, the hinged cover and the sides are beautifully decorated with hunting scenes depicting animals and figures in the jungle.
The box features an exceptionally fine and rare technique called "Thewa-work", typical of the ancient town of Pratabgarth, Rajasthan.
Acid tested (900+ standard), applied with a high-purity gold foil.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A3959
20th Century Italian Silver table ornament modelled as a stork or heron, impressively large and exceptionally heavy, finely crafted in every detail and chiselled imitating the plumage. Hallmarked Italian silver (800), Maker's mark rubbed, it probably dates to about 1950's.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A3999
19th Century Indian Colonial Silver two-handled trophy cup and cover, of campana form applied with fruiting vine, leaves and flowers, cast scroll handles, domed cover surmounted by a stunning floral finial.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4014
19th George III Silver gilt table snuff box, impressive size and heavy gauge, of rectangular form, the cover applied with a cast relief depicting the Queen of Persia kneeling at the feet of Alexander the Great, reeded sides and base, the inside with a later date "April 29th 1899".
Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1808 (O), Maker's mark W.P probably for William Parker.
Reference Number: A4009
18th Century George III Silver tea urn, vase form on a circular base, half-fluted body with vacant oval medallion on each side surrounded by cast laurel wreath and and bow, spout with wooden tap, loop handles, richly parcel gilt. Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1799 (D), Maker's mark IW RG for John Wakelin & Robert Garrard.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4015
19th Century German Silver two-handled vase, large size and very decorative, baluster body profusely chased and embossed with mythological bacchanalia in a landscape, cast scroll handles, the neck is applied with cast swags. Hallmarked with German pseudo-marks for Storck & Sinsheimer, silver manufacturer active in Hanau.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4013
