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25. 9. 2017

Object of the Week – Rare Chinese Solid Silver & Enamel Lidded Basket
RARE CHINESE SOLID SILVER & ENAMEL LIDDED BASKET c.1790 H: 23cm   W: 26cm   Weight: 465g £29,995 An extremely rare 18th century Chinese solid silver filigree & enamel lidded basket, of lobed form supported on six leaf shaped feet. The delicate handwoven filigree is applied with enamel floral plaques, the sides with a looped handle…
18. 9. 2017

Homes & Antiques Guide to the LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair 2017
There was much excitement in Berkeley Square as the 111 exhibitors at the LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair put the finishing touches to their stands, and the Selection Committee met to judge ‘Best Stand and Best Object Awards’ yesterday. It’s a thrill to be asked to be a part of the panel of judges, among…
18. 9. 2017

Object Of The Week – Diamond & Enamel Brooch Of A Roaring Lion
DIAMOND & ENAMEL BROOCH OF A ROARING LION c.1860 A striking and realistically modelled brooch of a roaring lion decorated throughout with old European-cut diamonds, set with bright oval cabochon citrine eyes and finely enamelled teeth and tongue, mounted in silver and gold. Probably English. Spicer Warin By appointment 64 South Molton Street London W1K 5ST…
4. 9. 2017

Object of the Week – Victorian Amboyna, Ebonised And Ormulu Mounted Bonheur Du Jour
VICTORIAN AMBOYNA, EBONISED AND ORMOLU MOUNTED BONHEUR DU JOUR c. 1860 H: 145cm   W: 132cm   D: 53cm Surmounted by decorative pierced brass galleries, this ladies’ writing desk is made from amboyna and the rare thuya wood, the whole decorated throughout with hand painted Sèvres porcelain plaques depicting Madame du Barry and Madame de Montesson,…
21. 8. 2017

Object of the Week – A Large Wooden Noh Mask Netsuke of Okame
A LARGE WOODEN NOH MASK NETSUKE OF OKAME 1890 Japan H: 6.9cm   W: 6.1cm   D: 2.5cm £475 A large and enchanting Japanese carved wood Netsuke of the smiling character Okame, who represents good luck and mirth in Japanese folklore. Tactile and of nice quality, this oversized hand carved Netsuke is signed to the…
14. 8. 2017

Object of the Week – Persian Qajar Period Engraved Brass Astrolabe
PERSIAN QAJAR PERIOD ENGRAVED BRASS ASTROLABE 19th century H: 16cm   D: 9cm £9,500 This charming antique astrolabe which include the mater, the rete, four plates, and three brass pieces. The mater is designed with lobed palmettes that are embellished with Arabic inscriptions, while the plates engraved with stereo-graphic projections and further Arabic inscriptions. Mayfair…
7. 8. 2017

Object of the Week – Set Of Four Queen Anne Walnut Dining Chairs
SET OF FOUR QUEEN ANNE WALNUT DINING CHAIRS 1710 H: 98cm  W: 59cm  D: 46cm £8,750 A rare set of four Queen Anne walnut dining chairs in walnut and walnut veneer with bended back and a finely carved scallop shell in the curved front rail. The in-curved crest rail is surmounted by a small scroll…
31. 7. 2017

Object of the Week – A Pair of English Gothic Bronze Wall Lanterns
PAIR OF ENGLISH GOTHIC BRONZE WALL LANTERNS Late 19th century H: 40″   W: 15″  D: 14″ £9,750 An English pair of single light bronze external antique wall lanterns, the scrolling Acanthus-clad arms issuing from an hexagonal backplate surrounded by six frosted sectional glass panels which are held within an ornate scrolling bronze gothic inspired…