11th Nov, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2047
A Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Artisan Workshop Mark of Hou Xiang, Retailed by Luen Wo, 42 Nanking Road, Shanghai, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
tapering cylindrical and on slightly spreading collet foot, with reeded rim, chased overall with meander motifs and applied with flowering prunus trees
23cm diameter, 12cm high, 25oz 9dwt, 791gr
Stamped 'Luen Wo' and 'Shanghai' as well as with Artisan Workshop mark. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some minor pin dents inside the bowl and a couple of slightly more obvious dings.
The meandering motifs chased on the present bowl predate those that were later used in Europe and which are known generically as 'Greek Key'. The combined use of the meander and the prunus, as here, expresses a message wishing the owner everlasting happiness.
Tennants are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his assistance in cataloguing the present lot.
Sold for £800
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 11th Nov, 2023
An impressive 19th century Diamond Bow Brooch is to be offered in the Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sale on 11th November, with an estimate of £12,000-18,000 (plus buyer’s premium). Made circa 1850, the stylised ribbon bow is set with old cut diamonds which total and approximate diamond weight of 18.5 carats.
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A good cross-section of antique silver in the sale includes a George III Silver Soup Tureen and Cover, made in London in 1761 by Frederick Kandler (estimate: £2,500-3,500). Also on offer is a good selection of animal-themed silver. Notable examples include a 1959 Silver Stirrup Cup by Asprey cast as a snarling fox’s mask.
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Sunday 5 November - Friday 10 November 11am-4pm, and morning of sale from 8am.
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