RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 20th December, 2019
19th Century French silver & niello serving tray, of shaped oblong form, the boarder beautifully decorated with laurel leaves and applied with realistically modeled branch handles, the center engraved and nielloed with a woodland scene depicting foxes hunting pheasants, the centre bearing large and elaborate initials (PLC).
Hallmarked French hallmarks, Minerva (950 standard), Makers Mark (indistinguishable).
This item is eligible for the Pushkin’s Promise scheme.
Reference Number: A6109
19th Century Chinese silver tea kettle on stand, the body chased in relief with floral decoration, the domed lids mounted with a dragons head and chased in a complimentary style. The kettle is suspended on a stylized, well constructed bamboo stand, with a removable functioning burner.
Hallmarked with Chinese character marks and retailers mark WH for Wang Hing.
Reference Number: A5893
Elegant mid-20th Century Italian 18k gold vanity box, thumbpiece set with a cabochon sapphire, plain lids and sides decorated with engine turning. Hallmarked 18k gold (750 standard), inventory number 295.
Reference Number: A6282