RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 12th JUNE, 2018
20th Century Italian Avolio silver pair of sculptural candelabra with gilded rococo bases, representing a male and female centaur each holding a cornucopia supporting a acanthus leaf five light candelabrum.
All figures signed Avolio, Hallmarked 800 (800+ silver standard), also 45/NA Luigi Avolio.
Reference Number: A5331
19th Century Scottish pair of novelty cast silver table salt-cellars, formed as a female and male gardeners dressed in 18th Century costume, standing on an elaborate rococo designed base and both holding a woven basket.
Hallmarked on the base Sterling (925 standard), made for export to USA, Makers mark H&I (Hamilton & Inches, mark used 1883-1975).
Reference Number: A5322
Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver four piece tea and coffee set, consisting of tea pot, coffee pot, sugar bowl and cream jug, each pear shaped body engraved with scrolling foliage, cast scroll feet and each side engraved with family motto, 'Vincere Vel Mori' - translated Win or Die / To conquer or die, McDowell Clan Crest.
Hallmarked English silver (925 Standard), London, year 1854 (J), Maker's mark WH (William Hunter)
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5348
20th Century Japanese Meiji period silver four-piece tea service on tray, consisting of a tea kettle on stand, teapot, covered sugar bowl, cream jug and tray, exceptional and magnificent quality, double walled, embossed and applied with Iris flowers in high relief, with C-form handles and lids applied with Iris bulbs.
Hallmarked with the Junjin marks (950+ high grade silver), maker unknown.
Reference Number: A5340