The gilt metal water fowl with red glass eyes and finely detailed plumage. Slight nip on the end of the beak, as evidenced in photos. 8 inches x 2.75 inches.
A significant piece showing a large sterling snuff receptacle with gilded interior, hallmarks (F&McB) and a raised facetted blue stone. The textured ram's horn with end of like sterling pattern, facetted red stone and incised initials M.P.L., (probably owners) Set on dual sterling ball feet. Sterling portions polished and pins secured to horn. Excellent condition. 12.5 x 7 inches. Receptacle 4 x 3 inches Mid 19th century.
The hollow two part structures set on socles of like material. (Slight difference in socle height, not visible in separation) Turn of the century. 21.5o H x 9 W inches
The irregular shaped tray with m.o.p. and fine gold leaf design. Marked on the verso, Jennens & Betridge, makers to the queen, along with a crown. A firm favored by Victoria. Circa 1816-1864 31 W x 23.50 H Inches Extremely fine condition
The hardstone inlaid ethnic figures set in gilt beaded border, beneath a shadow boxed structure, with ebonized frames. 6.75 x 3.50 inches Frame 14 x 11 inches.
The sterling wirework bird with enameled eyes, with the tail feather 800 standard mark for Mario Buccellati. The Buccellati firm spanning 4 decades and 7 international expansions. Mario dubbed " The Prince of Goldsmiths" Fine Condition. 7.50 x 5.00 inches.
Early 20th century decorative black ground silk textile hanging with satin stitch flora and fauna, symbolic storks and avian specimens in an indigenous landscape set in a simulated bamboo frame. 51 inches high 25 inches wide Taisho period Good condition
