A SILVER EWER

MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)

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A SILVER EWER
Meiji Period (Late 19th Century)
Of elongated form, the body with two yellow-metal inlaid panels with an elegant stylised design in relief of stems of flowers and foliage, the foot with a band of eight inlaid silver half-circles, the cover with an inlaid metal band to its rim with scrolling foliage in relief and a smaller band of eight half circles beneath a geometric designed finial, minor old wear
11in. (28.6cm.) high

拍品專文

The form has been influenced by Christopher Dresser who prepared many designs, for tea-pots and even door furniture, inspired by Japanese motifs. His sketch book has remained a source for identifying some of his unknown designs. Many of these were registered with the Patent Office in 1866, which show as here distinct Dresser features, such as scroll and entrelac motifs. Among many manufacturers of his work, Liberty & Co. in London produced tea-pots to his designs as well as importing Japanese silverware, between 1870-1890.