RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 16th May, 2019
20th Century Chinese silver gilt sake drinking sake set, comprising of a large ewer, eight goblets and a tray. Each piece is richly gilt and extremely decorative, part-fluted and chased with scrolling foliate, set with semi-precious turquoises and stunningly cloisonne' enameled with flowers in high-relief. The large jug has a pull-off lid in the same style, the body is applied with two large enamel panels depicting the famous Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge.
Hallmarked Chinese silver (stamped SILVER), mark used in 1970's for item made for export.
Reference Number: A5693
20th Century Japanese Meiji period silver floral bowl, exceptional and magnificent quality, double walled on a shaped spreading base, sides applied with silver and enamelled panels decorated with chrysanthemum bouquets and water lilies.
Reference Number: A5513