AUCTIONS The Spring Auction - 3 Sessions Chinese Cloisonné Group of 7, Egg on Stand, Covered Boxes, Bowls & Covered Salt

64 Chinese Cloisonné Group of 7, Egg on Stand, Covered Boxes, Bowls & Covered Salt

Category Antiques
Auction Currency CAD
Start Price 30.00 CAD
Estimated at 60.00 - 80.00 CAD
Decorative group of seven Chinese cloisonné enamel wares, early to mid-20th century, including a tall egg-form covered cup on pedestal stand, three circular covered boxes, two bowls, and a small covered salt or condiment with matching spoon. The tall egg-form example is decorated with lotus blossoms and scrolling foliage on an iron-red ground with key-fret pattern, with brass finial and mounts. The covered boxes include one cylindrical example with dragons and flaming pearls on a deep blue ground, together with two lower circular boxes with floral decoration on turquoise and black grounds. The bowls comprise a larger red-ground example with scrolling floral decoration and a smaller black-ground bowl with peony and foliate design. The covered salt is decorated with dragons on a black ground and raised on tripod feet. Turquoise and blue enamel interiors and bases throughout. A colourful and attractive assembled group of Chinese export cloisonné, well suited for display.

Condition:
Overall good to very good with bright enamels. Typical minor pitting, small scattered enamel losses, light surface scratching, tarnish and patination to exposed brass edges, and general wear consistent with age and use.
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