


Chelsea discovery: a Dudley Vase c. 1765
It is the very spirit of the Rococo movement, with its sinuous handles and lavish golden exotic birds.

Rare large English enamel writing casket, c.1765
This powerful piece of Rococo style is the front cover image of our 2014 Catalogue- it’s that good. While it looks like porcelain, it is English enamel. It’s a writing casket as the interior has gilt copper divisions for inkwells etc. The outside has a white-on-white raised diaper pattern and rococo framed panels brightly painted with classical landscapes including figures and ruins – subjects as follows: Right side – cherub carving a bust Left side – cherub playing a flute Back – Apollo playing his lyre, as Pegasus flies by to the right. Lid – a classical lady being crowned by a man in armour; he is Mars, and the cherubs to the right hold his attribute, the sword. The other cherub holds a flaming torch, suggesting the goddess is Venus – the scene therefore being War crowning Love. Front – Urania, the muse of astronomy, peers though a telescope while leaning on a table globe. This amazing piece is a part of our 2014 Exhibition, and will be released for sale on April...
A French Chinoiserie snuff box, c. 1755
‘Chinoiserie’ children on the lid, and birds to the sides and base……..

Some enamel boxes….
Some of the lager were undoubtably for snuff…