RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 19th January, 2021
20th Century Tiffany & Co silver-gilt cigar box, made in a Russian style, with samorodok decoration, samorodok is a Russian word meaning that the metal is in its pure or natural state.
Hallmarked Sterling (925 standard), Portugal (Country of Retail), Tiffany & Co.
Reference Number: B6631a
20th Century Chinese export silver hot water jug, tree-trunk shaped body applied with prunus flowers and decoration in relief, handles and finials modelled as tree branches, outstanding quality and very heavy gauge.
Hallmarked with Chinese Export marks (900+ silver standard), Chinese artisan mark and retailers mark HC for Houcheong.
Reference Number: C6669
19th Century Indian Kutch (Cutch), Bhuj, Gujarat region hand crafted and pierced silver basket, of shaped round form on four ball feet, finely chased and pierced with scrolling leaves and flower pattern in a finely tooled background, typical of Cutch work, the swinging handle beautifully made in complimentary style.
Reference Number: A6622
19th Century Swiss 18k (750) Gold & Enamel scent bottle, made for the Ottoman market, flask shaped, both side enameled with lavish sprays of flowers on vibrant green and blue ground, the top mounted with an enameled hinged lid and stopper, sides and lid mounted with an enamelled pendant chain. This scent bottle demonstrates the best of the Geneva enameling techniques of the time, although this piece is unmarked this scent bottle is undoubtedly made by the J.F. Bautte & Moynier.
Reference Number: C6785