Auction: The Stewart Collection of Indian and Burmese Silver
The Stewart Collection represents the first ever devoted auction of Indian silver. Starting with Burma and a small amount from Ceylon, the sale then takes the viewer on an anticlockwise journey throughout the silversmithing centres of British India, beginning in Madras. The collection is remarkable for the extent to which it covers the handmade craftsmanship of every area and the variety of decoration associated with those regions in India. From the highly prolific Lucknow to the little-known Trichinopoly alongside the deeply coveted works of the Cutch region; the complex web of shapes and patterns is explored as a perfect survey of this distinct and important moment in the history of silversmithing. Indian and Burmese silver of the Raj period was admired across the world at the turn of the last century, now revived with publications over the last 25 years, this collection serves tribute to this passion of the past.
Friday 10 February 11am - 4pm Saturday 11 February 11am - 4pm Monday 13 February 11am - 4pm
Auction: Silver & Objects of Vertu, including the Taylor collection of Indian colonial silver
The summer silver sale showcases a strong collection of silver from colonial to non-European and 18th century English. The Jeremy Taylor collection of Indian Colonial and Chinese export silver contains rare examples of the colonial forms particular to the British firms producing chiefly in Calcutta and Madras in the first half of the 19th century. Chinese silver is presented with rare mugs tracking the transition from 'China Trade' style to the profusely decorated export style. The Qiu Ji tankard, or covered mug, is an excellent example of a large piece by this important maker.
English silver owned by Royalty and nobility is found throughout the sale and begins with the famous Maharaja Sir Duleep Singh and four potentially unique tea cups and saucers made for the Raja of Coorg, who was so important for the British overthrowing Tipu Sultan. Heraldry of British nobility is engraved for various families including the; Earl of Buckinghamshire, Duke of Leeds, Baroness Windsor, Duke of Argyll, Earl of Perth, Earl of Darnley, Viscount Turnour and the King of Hanover. However, two lots are engraved with the initials of prominent 19th century heiresses, Harriet, Duchess of St Albans and Francis, Marchioness of Londonderry. These pieces are engraved for them as opposed to their noble husbands, demonstrating their prominence in their own right. The final lot of the sale is a precious George II cream jug, directly modelled after a Yixing Zisha example, a wonderful Chinoiserie from the epoch of great transitions in English silver.
Collections: From Chiswick Auctions Barley Mow only. Please ensure you have paid for your lots and pre-booked an appointment 24 hours in advance via collections@chiswickauctions.co.uk:
Fri 24 June 11am to 4pm Mon 27 June 11am to 4pm Tues 28 June 11am to 4pm Weds 29 June 11am to 4pm Mon 4 July 11am to 4pm Tues 5 July 11am to 4pm Weds 6 July 11am to 4pm Sat 9 July 11am to 4pm
Thurs 16 June - 10am to 9pm - extended hours Fri 17 June - 10am to 4.30pm Sat 18 June - 10am to 4pm Mon 20 June - 10am to 4.30pm Tues 21 June - 10am to 3pm
No viewing on days of sale
Auction: Interiors, Homes & Antiques
Viewing
Viewings at our Chiswick Saleroom PLEASE NOTE: This is a selected view only. If you would like to see spcific items, please email in advance to: interiorsadmindesk@chiswickauctions.co.uk or contact the department directly.
Fri 3rd Dec 10am to 4.00pm Sat 4th Dec, 11am to 4.30pm Mon 6th Dec, 10am to 4.00pm
Clients may bid online via our own bidding platform, by telephone or absentee bidding as normal.
Auction: Silver & Objects of Vertu
The spring silver sale offers a fantastic selection of non-European silver, from across India, Burma, Cambodia, Japan, and China. The depth of workmanship to be found from these countries and more demonstrates the intricate and skilled methods for working the surface of the metal from the Cambodian toks to the high purity double walled Japanese Iris pattern wares. One of the more fascinating items is an Indian bowl from Poona mounted to a Burmese silver figural stand, the first time such a combination has been noted, illuminating a rare movement between the two schools of work and the people who owned them.
Silver of global Royalty is found from Prince Albert, Emperor Haile Selassie, Emperor Wilhelm II, and Maharaja Sir Duleep Singh. British silver covers the most interesting areas with well-proportioned examples from Thomas Heming, Barnard, Richard Sibley, Wakelin, Garrard, and Benjamin Smith, among others. Collectors and designers alike can enhance their displays with shapely pieces that separate themselves from more routine examples in this great opportunity to develop the connoisseur’s eye as well as the decorator’s repertoire.
Viewing
Viewing exclusively at the Barley Mow, W4 4PH:
Fri 15 March 11am - 4pm Sat 16 March 11am - 4pm Mon 18 March 11am - 4pm
Auction: Silver & Objects of Vertu
Bidding from home is quick and easy through the following methods:
Online via our bidding platform Chiswick Live
Telephone bidding
Absentee bidding
After the sale, purchased lots can be collected using our Click and Collect service.
Viewing
Viewings at our Chiswick Saleroom Sat 16 Oct, 11am to 4.30pm Mon 18 Oct, 10am to 4pm Tue 19 Oct, 10am to 4pm
