South China Sea Storage Jar christmas hand-bevelled mirror plates

hand-bevelled mirror plates

It offers a superb point of reference for enthusiasts who appreciate parallels with other Victorian-era glass and gilt furnishings found in esteemed British collections and stately homes

particularly retaining their original mercury glass—an exceptional feature akin to those in major museum collections

Their rarity and superb condition set them apart within the lighting category

Highly sought after for their rarity and documented connection to one of England’s most important cabinet-makers

South China Sea Storage Jar christmas hand-bevelled mirror platesSouth China Pottery Storage Jar, with mottled brown glaze showing colourations of ochre, faun, russet and light greens above an unglazed base and neck. Java, South China Sea Height: 48 cms (19 ins) Diameter: 40. 5 cms (16 ins)