RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 16th January, 2019
18th Century French magnificent 18k gold mounted on mother of pearl snuff box, of rectangular shape, the cover with a panel of engraved mother-of-pearl inset with roundels of darker shell, each centred with a gold flowerhead, with reeded hinge mount and plain sides, the base with an engine turned panel of pearly shell with similar gold flowerhead bosses.
Hallmarked with French charge and discharge hallmarks of Julian Berthe, Paris, 1750-56.
Reference Number: A5660
20th Century Japanese Meiji silver & enamel vase on quarto-form base with enamelled scrolling foliage, the sides chased and applied with enamelled wisteria, exotic birds amongst a continuous riverside landscape.
Hallmarked on base with maker's mark turtle in triangle for Sanju Saku, Yokohama.
Reference Number: B5666
18th Century Georgian silver salver with cast border, impressively large size and extremely heavy gauge, of shaped-circular form on four impressive cast scroll feet, with applied cast border depicting female masks, birds, grapevines and flowers, the centre chased with scrolls, flowers and featuring an exceptional coat of arms of the Stedman family.
Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1760 (E), Maker's mark A.A for Arthur Annesley.
Reference Number: A5681