RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 30th November, 2017
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Neoclassical revival set of three solid silver jardinieres, of oval form, pierced body work decorated with bows and ribbons, both sides applied with realistically modelled cast rams heads, very heavy gauge and very elegant design.
Reference Number: A5179
20th Century Imperial Russian trompe l'oeil solid silver sugar basket, with basket-weave sides and ropework swinging handle. All parts Hallmarked Russian Silver 84
Reference Number: A4560
20th Century Indian solid silver bowl, repousse' decorated with a detailed and very crisp hunting scenes. Hallmarked on the base A. Bhicajee & Co, Bombay, silver (900 standard), Bombay style combines design elements from; Cutch, Burma, Siam, Bengal and Lucknow regions, pieces often made by master silversmith of very high quality. The bowl bears a later presentation inscription 'presented as a mark of esteem to Mr C Tanner on his retirement as secretary of the Thatchham, Kingselere. Woolhampton & District, master bakers association 1920-1934'
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5174
19th Century extremely rare Chinese silver & enamel teapot, the sides are applied with cloisonne enamel, depicting a flying dragon amongst clouds and floral decoration on the lid. The teapot is of good traditional size and features stunning workmanship. Not hallmarked though this kind of quality of enamel can only be attributed to Huang Qiu Ji
Reference Number: A5181
19th Century Georgian 18k gold toothpick box, of elongated rectangular form, engine turned decoation throughout. Hallmarked English Gold 18, Maker AJS for Alexander J Strachan.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5175
19th Century French 18k two-colour gold snuff box, of rectangular cushion shape, the hinged engine turned covers beautifully engraved with acanthus leaf around the edges. Hallmarked French gold.
Reference Number: A5177
20th Century Chinese export silver impressively large, tea service on tray, comprising of a coffee pot, teapot, covered sugar bowl, milk jug and tray, each body is embossed with a dragon design on matted ground, applied wavy whiskers, hollow handles and spout modeled as bamboo branches. Presented on a solid silver mounted large rosewood serving tray, of rectangular form, the corner are applied with silver corners beautifully hammered, the surface is inlaid with silver depicting a bamboo branch with leaves and a bird, twin cast handles simulating bamboo.
Hallmarked with Chinese silver marks, tea set hallmarked with the silversmith mark ZEESUNG and ZEESHUN (Hallmark used by the same silversmith), active in Shanghai 1900-1940.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5178
