RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 1st August, 2022
20th Century Indian silver ewer, of traditional form, repousse decoration consisting of dense rural scenes, including a herdsman watching his cattle, a peasant man carrying water, another driving an oxcart, carrying a basket of fruit, people playing on a swing all within a scenic landscape with trees in the background, base engraved with leaf boarders.
Reference Number: A8006
A rare set of Japanese naval binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company). They have been expertly cleaned and hand polished. With a magnification of 20 (magnification) x 120 (aperture), and mounted on a cast steel stand, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese straight- body instrument. Undeniably a true piece of artwork created from steel, brass, and aluminium, these binoculars offer astounding visual clarity. They have a sleeker, more modern look than some of the other binoculars of that period and are guaranteed to look incredible in any room or balcony or terrace. Complete with original military protective case.
Reference Number: J8145
20th Century Thai very impressive solid silver hand-crafted shaped tazza, the shaped border and middle repousse' decorated in high relief with battle scenes from the Thai mythology amongst foliage.
Reference Number: A7427