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A RARE CHINESE EXPORT PARCEL-GILT SILVER COFFEE POT, POSSIBLY CIRCA 1730 |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- 19.3cm., 7 5/8 in. high
tapering form, the body chased with battle scenes within six elongated panels, simulated bamboo handle with leafy junctions, the spout junction embellished with a dragon mask, the sexafoil cover with Dog of Fo finial, unmarked
Condition
Unmarked. Gilding and decoration crisp. Nice gauge. Very nice condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Several examples of chased silver in the Chinese taste bearing the mark or attributed to David Willaume appear between the dates of 1698 and 1715. These include a coffee pot on stand (unmarked, circa 1715), a brazier (Willaume, London 1698), a two-handled bowl (Willaume, London, 1712), formerly in the collection of Sir John Noble, and a pair of small cups (Willaume, London, 1712), sold in the R.W.M. Walker Collection at Christies in 1945. A similar example, given to Louis XIV by ambassadors from Siam in 1686, at the Trianon of Versailles. Inv. No. V2018.8.
Similar examples of 18th century Chinese export silver are also known to exist bearing English hallmarks of a later date with maker's marks for silversmiths including Andrew Fogelberg and Paul Storr. The latter's mark appears on several hexagonal teapots for the 1820s with alterations for local use such as wooden handles or ivory insulators.
Similar examples of 18th century Chinese export silver are also known to exist bearing English hallmarks of a later date with maker's marks for silversmiths including Andrew Fogelberg and Paul Storr. The latter's mark appears on several hexagonal teapots for the 1820s with alterations for local use such as wooden handles or ivory insulators.