RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 12th October, 2020
20th Century English presentation three-coloured 18k gold snuff box, of rectangular form with slightly inverted sides, beautifully engraved with engine turned decoration and applied with a large enamel heraldic coat of arms with the motto 'Cruce Robur' - The Cross is Strength. The retail case bears a plaque 'An 18 carat 3 colour inlaid gold box approved and passed as an original work of art by the crafts centre panel 1958. Designer J.S.Callam, Goldsmith E.A Richards, Enameller L.Kempson.
Hallmarked with English gold marks, 18k gold (750 standard), London, year 1958 (c), Makers mark C&H.W (unknown), Designed by J S Callam, Goldsmith E A Richards and Enameller L Kempson, Retailed by Wartski.
Reference Number: C6737
19th Century Victorian 18k gold mounted on enamelled glass scent bottle & vinaigrette, of cylinder shape, glass body hand-painted in relief with unusual chinoiserie inspired motifs, depicting colourful birds and butterflies amongst flowers and bamboo leaves. The top hinged lid opens with a push button to reveal a perfume compartment, the reverse set with two hinged lids, the top engraved with elaborate initials and the inside lid pierced to be used as a vinaigrette. The inside of the lid stamped S MORDAN & CO, London.
Reference Number: C6520
20th Century Imperial Russian 14k solid gold & hand painted enamel pill box, the lid hand painted depicting two sisters picking roses in the garden, within a cartouche shaped reserve, surrounded by blue enamel.
Reference Number: C7080