RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 3rd October
18th Century Exceptional French 18k gold & enamel snuff box, of oval shape, the lid inset with an oval enamel plaque depicting a classical scene set in a lavish garden, surrounded by a pearl frame, the ground enamelled in translucent blue over rays with coloured papillon borders, laurels and floral side urns. Hallmarked Charge mark: Crowned P, for Paris 1784 and french gold guarantee mark (eagle).
Reference Number: C6494
19th Century Continental silver & niello lidded cup, inside parcel gilt, of traditional-shaped, the cup hand engraved and decorated with niello depicting religious scenes, standing on a figural base supported by a tree and a soldier, the cast base decorated with repoussé scroll work and masks, lid mounted with a figural finial.
Reference Number: A5850
19th Century French silver set of three dessert wine ewers in chinoiserie style, of Chinese inspired flask vase shape, standing on a spread-oval base and applied with an elaborate dragon and bamboo handle. The side panels intricately engraved with very detailed panels depicting various scenes of Chinese aristocracy in beautiful landscape surroundings.
Hallmarked with French silver marks, Minerva (950+ standard), Maker Veyrat.
Reference Number: A5873