RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 13th June, 2017
19th Century Georgian silver Warwick tea & coffee service, of typical form on round bases, with pedestal stem and acanthus at base of bowl, the sides applied with classical heads and lions pelts, with entwining leaf handles, an ovolo dart and beaded rim. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1820 (e), Maker's mark for Robert Hennell III.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4750
Late-19th Century Chinese Export four piece tea service, comprising of a kettle on stand, teapot, sugar bowl, milk jug, each melon shaped body is beautifully chased with bamboo leaves, flowers and people in landscapes on a matted ground, each piece applied with an intricately modeled bamboo handle and constructed bamboo stand, very intricate detail and outstanding quality. Hallmarked Chinese Export silver, Maker Luen Wo.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4782-85
19th Century exceptionally rare Chinese solid silver teapot, of traditional round form, the body finely engraved in traditional Chinese style, suggesting this teapot was made for the Chinese market. The body engraved with round panels depicting various birds and fish in on floral matted backgrounds, the unusual split handle imitating bamboo, the removable lid set with a peach finial and the spout with a hedged cover. The piece is very unusual, fine and exceptionally crisp. The teapot is made of heavy gauge silver and the attention to detail and design is simply outstanding. The base is Hallmarked Chinese silver, Maker San Yang He.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4772
19th Century extremely rare Chinese solid silver & enamel vase, the sides are applied with shaded enamel, depicting blooming chrysanthemums. The vase is of good traditional size and features stunning workmanship. Although the silver is not marked, this kind of quality of enamel can only be attributed to Huang Qiu Ji.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4771
Mid-19th Century rare Chinese Silver large box, of rectangular form, decorated in repousse' high relief, on very finely tooled matted ground, depicting various figures in a landscape, including dignitaries and attendants amongst palaces, pavilions and procession along the sides. Hallmarked Chinese silver mark, Maker's mark for Xiang He.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4767
19th Century rare Chinese Solid Silver large decorative box, of rectangular form, decorated in repousse' high relief, on very finely tooled matted ground, depicting various figures in a landscape and amongst palaces. Hallmarked with Chinese silver marks, Maker Bao Cheng.
Reference Number: A4774
19th Century Austrian Monumental silver-gilt statue of the goddess Fortuna, holding the cornucopia and sailing a boat across the sea, the front of the boat is decorated with the bust of Athena. Hallmarked Austrian silver (Diana head, 900), year 1860-1880, Makers Mark (Indistinct).
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4799
19th Century German silver centerpiece bowl, shaped as a large rococo shell mounted with figures of putti, the body is chased with floral swags and scenes and figural cast scroll feet. Hallmarked German silver (925 standard), Hanau, Also English Import marks (F), London, year 1897 (b), Importer's mark J.S (John George Smith)
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4790
19th Century Indian Monumental solid silver pair of large figures, modelled as Rajasthani King and Queen, profusely decorated with scrolling foliage on a matted ground and standing on octagonal decorative bases. The pair are exceptionally large and impressive, the design is inspired by the Islamic Mughal period decoration and suggests that the statues are made in Northern India (Rajasthan). Grape laden vines similar in design to those appearing here were a typical feature of Mughal architectural design, although the most important influence in this type of decoration derives from the tradition in Mughal paintings and textiles that would have been worn by the couple on the wedding day.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4786
