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Lot 23 Details
Decorative Arts. 20-29 July 2017
SILVER TRAY BY OOMERSI MAWJI & CO.
View Dimensions Oomersi Mawji was the son of a cobbler and rose to become court silversmith to the Maharaos of Kutch, and the Maharajas of Baroda, two of the most important royal courts in princely India. The firm of Oomersi Mawji & Sons ceased operations in the 1930s. O.M. silver, as it has come to be known among collectors, has an endearing value as much for its artistry as for the history of Indian craftsmanship associated with its manufacture. Objects manufactured by the workshops of Oomersi Mawji can be seen at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Musee Guimet in Paris and Harvard University's Arthur M. Sackler Museum, and at most major museums all over the world.Artisans in the Bhuj region of Kutch enjoyed patronage from a lineage of rulers, including the Gaekwads and the Maharaos. The Maharao of Kutch, Khengarji III, played a particularly significant role in helping Kutch silversmithsgain international recognition by ensuring that they regularly attended regional and international silver exhibitions to display and popularise their creations.
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Lot 24 Details
SILVER TRAY
Lot 25 Details
PORCELAIN CLOCK GARNITURE BY MEISSEN
View Dimensions Established in Germany in 1710, by King Augustus the Strong, Meissen is famed for being Europe’s first porcelain manufactory. Meissen’s creations are identified by the markings of underglazed crossed swords, adopted from the coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony. Today, Meissen is world- famous as an international luxury brand dealing in fine jewellery, exclusive accessories, art, figurines and home decor. It prides itself in making works of art that blend heritage, beauty and sensuousness. Meissen's creations have found their way into the collections of the world's leading museums, and are highly sought after by collectors.
Lot 26 Details
PAIR OF PORCELAIN 'PATE-SUR-PATE' URNS WITH COVERS BY MEISSEN
View Dimensions Literally translating as ???paste-on-paste???, this technique of porcelain decoration involves applying successive layers of white, liquid clay (slip) with a brush on an unfired, unglazed surface, creating a design in relief.Established in Germany in 1710, by King Augustus the Strong, Meissen is famed for being Europe???s first porcelain manufactory. Meissen???s creations are identified by the markings of underglazed crossed swords, adopted from the coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony. Today, Meissen is world- famous as an international luxury brand dealing in fine jewellery, exclusive accessories, art, figurines and home decor. It prides itself in making works of art that blend heritage, beauty and sensuousness. Meissen's creations have found their way into the collections of the world's leading museums, and are highly sought after by collectors.
Lot 27 Details
PAIR OF PORCELAIN VASES BY MEISSEN
Lot 28 Details
SILVER FRUIT BOWL BY ADIE BROTHERS LTD.
Lot 29 Details
SILVER FRUIT BOWL BY MAPPIN AND WEBB
View Dimensions An elegant circular silver fruit bowl, with a pierced gallery rim, supported on a pedestal foot. Founded in 1775 as a small silver atelier in Sheffield, England, Mappin & Webb is now famed for its exquisite jewellery, silverware, glassware, watches and lifestyle accessories. With a list of illustrious clientele to its credit, including the Queen of France Marie Antoinette, the last Czar of Russia Nicholas II, Winston Churchill, Charles Dickens, Harry Houdini and Grace Kelly, Mappin & Webb has established itself as a premier luxury brand catering to the true connoisseur. The company was started by Jonathan Mappin, and gradually expanded by his son and grandsons. In 1849, with a showroom opening in London, Joseph Mappin,great grandson, incorporated the business as Mappin Brothers Ltd. with his three brothers. In 1860 the youngest brother, John Mappin, broke away and started his own business, Mappin & Company at 77 - 78 Oxford Street, London, and was joined by his brother-in-law, George Webb, two years later. Mappin, Webb & Co. was formed in 1864, even as Mappin Brothers Ltd.-owned Joseph and Edward Mappin-expanded with stores opening around the world. The two companies were consolidated in 1899 when John Mappin acquired Mappin Brothers Ltd. Mappin & Webb’s relationship with the Monarchy was formalised in 1897, when Her Majesty Queen Victoria granted them a Royal Warrant as silversmiths. Mappin & Webb has held a Royal Warrant as silversmiths to each of the subsequent sovereigns. Today, Mappin & Webb holds a Royal Warrant as Jewellers, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths to Her Majesty The Queen and as Silversmiths to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.
Lot 30 Details
View Dimensions A circular silver pedestal fruit bowl, with a floral border. Founded in 1775 as a small silver atelier in Sheffield, England, Mappin & Webb is now famed for its exquisite jewellery, silverware, glassware, watches and lifestyle accessories. With a list of illustrious clientele to its credit, including the Queen of France Marie Antoinette, the last Czar of Russia Nicholas II, Winston Churchill, Charles Dickens, Harry Houdini and Grace Kelly, Mappin & Webb has established itself as a premier luxury brand catering to the true connoisseur. The company was started by Jonathan Mappin, and gradually expanded by his son and grandsons. In 1849, with a showroom opening in London, Joseph Mappin,great grandson, incorporated the business as Mappin Brothers Ltd. with his three brothers. In 1860 the youngest brother, John Mappin, broke away and started his own business, Mappin & Company at 77 - 78 Oxford Street, London, and was joined by his brother-in-law, George Webb, two years later. Mappin, Webb & Co. was formed in 1864, even as Mappin Brothers Ltd.-owned Joseph and Edward Mappin-expanded with stores opening around the world. The two companies were consolidated in 1899 when John Mappin acquired Mappin Brothers Ltd. Mappin & Webb’s relationship with the Monarchy was formalised in 1897, when Her Majesty Queen Victoria granted them a Royal Warrant as silversmiths. Mappin & Webb has held a Royal Warrant as silversmiths to each of the subsequent sovereigns. Today, Mappin & Webb holds a Royal Warrant as Jewellers, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths to Her Majesty The Queen and as Silversmiths to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.
Lot 31 Details
SILVER TEA POT WITH VEGETAL MOTIFS
Lot 32 Details
SILVER TEA SERVICE BY DEAKIN AND FRANCIS LTD.
Lot 33 Details
THREE TIER SILVER CIGARETTE CASE BY LONDON CHAIN BAG CO.
Lot 1 Details
Exhibition of Jewels, Objects and Silver. 10-31 October 2015
A JADE, RUBY, EMERALD AND DIAMOND BOX
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A GOLD ENAMEL BOX
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A GOLD REPOUSSE NECKLACE
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A PAIR OF GEMSET EAR PENDANTS
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A GEMSET PENDANT
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A GEMSET 'BAJUBAND' OR ARM ORNAMENT
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A PAIR OF GEMSET EARRINGS
Lot 8 Details
A PAIR OF GEMSET 'BAJUBAND' OR ARM ORNAMENT
Lot 9 Details
A RUBY AND DIAMOND BROOCH
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