A set of Chinese export or Straits Chinese silver filigree jewellery, Canton(?), late 18th century

Estimate

20,000 - 30,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

comprising a necklace, a pair of earrings, a pair of bracelets, and a brooch, the necklace and bracelets formed as a graduated row of filigree flowerheads linked with chains, a clasp at one end, the earrings and brooch with single flowerheads, all with inventory number on reverse in black ink, shaped leather case with blue satin lining probably original

necklace 51.5cm. approx. length

208.5g. (total weight)

(6)

The Clive Collection at Powis Castle

Acquired in India by either Robert, Lord Clive of Plassey (1725-74) or his son Edward Clive, 1st Earl of Powis and Governor of Madras, 1798-1803;

Thence by descent

M. Archer et al, Treasures from India, The Clive Collection at Powis Castle, The National Trust, London, 1987, no.190, p.127, illus. p.115

This fine set of silver filigree jewellery is likely to have been acquired in India. The jewellery was probably bought, rather than commissioned, and represents the successful production of Chinese silver filigree work being made for export trade to India in the late eighteenth century. (M. Archer et al, Treasures from India, The Clive Collection at Powis Castle, The National Trust, London, 1987, p.127)

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