RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 14TH OF JULY, 2016.
Antique 19th Century Monumental Victorian Solid Silver Flagon, of waisted cylindrical form with a mythological Kraken mask spout, and male term monopedia handle, the sides decorated with wreathed panels of winged classical nudes, the hinged cover surmounted by a realistically modelled composition of a Ottoman equestrian standing beside his Arabian horse.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A3151
19th Century Victorian Impressive "Cellini" Silver pair of wine bottle coasters, the pattern is so called in honour of Benvenuto Cellini, the sculptor and goldsmith of the 16th century, considered the greatest of all time. The coasters are beautifully decorated with the typical masks, animals, strap-work, scroll handle, overflowing grape cornucopias on realistically modelled lion paw feet. The center is engraved with a sharp family crest "Hon op Pi etas" belonging to the Waters family. Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1885 (K), Maker's mark S.S for Stephen Smith & Son.
19th Century Victorian Silver centrepiece punch bowl, impressive size and highly decorative design, of circular form profusely chased with scrolling foliage, vacant cartouche to one side. Hallmarked English Silver (925), London, year 1891 (Q), Maker's mark FSJH for Sibray, Hall & Co.
19th Century Burmese, Myanmar Silver repousse' bowl, large size and particularly heavy gauge, repousse' decorated in high relief with scenes from the Burmese mythology, representing various figures and animals in a landscape, with very detailed battle scenes.
The base is engraved with a tiger symbol, acid tested shows a high 900+ standard silver purity, judging by the quality and style the bowl dates to the 1880's.
19th Century Georgian Silver pair of Paul Storr meat dishes, each of oval form, extremely heavy gauge, cast applied gadrooned border. Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1832 (r), Maker's mark P.S for Paul Storr.
