A remarkable Chinese silver-gilt filigree and polychrome enamel table ornament, unmarked, probably 2nd half of the 18th century

A remarkable Chinese silver-gilt filigree and polychrome enamel table ornament, unmarked, probably 2nd half of the 18th century

the jardinière-form base on four panel supports chased with foliage below a plain frame enclosing Fu Dogs in filigree within cartouches of enamelled flowers within borders of fringed silver beadwork, the filigree surrounds applied with stylised trailing vines with enamelled leaves and coral beads, the angle panels similarly decorated with birds inhabiting enamelled flowering foliage; above rises a stylised mountain inspired by Chinese mythology, composed of folded and formed filigree sheets applied with many details, including figures, flowering leafy plants, buildings and a bridge rising to a tiered pagoda hung with bells, in early 20^th century dark blue velvet lined wood case, with label : 'CABINET MAKER Dorabji N. Mistry 18 Tamarind Lane, Fort, BOMBAY'

39cm wide x 38cm high; 15 1/2in x 15in