RECENT ACQUISTIONS - 19th February, 2018.
19th Century Chinese silver statues set of three immortals on carved wooden stands depicting; two figures of He Xiangu, standing with a vase in hand and other with peaches, He Xiangu translates as "Immortal Woman He" is the only female deity among the eeight Immortals figures in Daoism. She is often described as a morally pure woman, an ideal daughter, and a selfless seeker after spiritual freedom. In iconography, she is typically pictured bearing a lotus flower or a peach (of immortality). The other figure is of Shoulao, the immortal of longevity, holding out in one hand his magical peach and in his other a detachable dragon-topped gnarled staff. It is common belief in Chinese culture that placing the three Immortals in a room or a home is believed to be a cure for the Feng Shui. When they are placed in a room, they cleanse the home of negative influences, including arguments, marital problems and illness. Hallmarked Makers Mark for Feng Xiang
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5258
19th Century Chinese export solid silver cased novelty condiment set, featuring a pepper modelled as a water buffalo, a farm house shaped mustard pot with spoon, troth salt with spoon and a figure of a farmer. All fixed to a hand chiseled base imitating ground and water, standing on four wheels to be passed round the table. The set features very high craftsmanship and reveals a perfect condition, it comes in the original fitted wooden box lined in blue silk and applied with brass handle
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5269
20th Century Japanese silver massive goblet, exceptional and magnificent quality, double walled, embossed blooming cherry trees in high relief on hand hammered matted background. Hallmarked with the Junjin marks (950+), Maker Nomura, active in Nagahama.
Reference Number: A5261
20th Century Tiffany Art Deco 14 Carat gold compact, of rectangular form, unusual hinged clasp set with baguette diamonds, the redded box is partially decorated with black enamel. The inside of the cover is set with a mirror and contains a removable lipstick holder. Hallmarked 14k gold (585), Make E.T for Tiffany & Co, later retailed by CARTIER, the box dates to the 1920's.
Reference Number: A5263
