RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 26th April, 2020
19th Century Georgian silver-gilt mounted on frosted glass pair of Warwick wine coolers, of typical form on square bases, with pedestal stems and acanthus at base of bowl, the sides applied with classical heads and lions pelts, with two entwining vine handles, an ovolo dart and beaded rim, each fitted with an Sheffield plate collar and liner.
Hallmarked English silver (925), London, Prince Regent Duty mark (used 1821-33), Maker S.I (Unknown Silversmith).
Reference Number: A6330
19th Century Victorian silver plated centerpiece bowl, of oval form on a lobed oval base on four circular feet, applied with satyr masks and shields, the body with panels of classical goddesses reclining amid grapes and wheat sheaves, attended by putto, flanked by musical trophies, the two extended handles adorned with grapevines and satyr heads, the rim with classical masks.
Hallmarked English Silver plated marks, B, year 1885 (z), Maker E&Co (Elkington & Co), RD27290.
Reference Number: A6187
19th Century Chinese silver coffee pot, pear-shaped, the body is beautifully decorated in relief with chrysanthemums and cherry blossom on matted ground, very crisp and detailed, mounted with an elegant leaf-capped handle and elongated spout, the lid mounted with a flower bulb finial and standing on scalloped and scrolled feet.
Hallmarked Chinese Export silver marks, Retailer Khe Cheong, Workshop Rui Xing, Artisan Bao.
Reference Number: C6191