7th Dec, 2023 10:30
Winter Specialist Sale
Persian enamel holder
Persian Qajar polychrome enamelled huqqa or ghalian cup fragment, Iran, 19th century, of flared socket form with polychrome enamel decoration, two oval portraits and floral reserves on a gilt-enriched sea green ground, now with pendant chains, [TO MEASURE]
Formerly the property of Sidney John Alexander Churchill MVO, (1862-1921), as pictured in the last image (scan of original image retained by the family), and thence by descent.
In 1880, Sidney Churchill joined the Persian Telegraph Department of the Indian Civil Service, serving as British Consul in Persia (1886-94). During this entire 14-year period, Churchill collected Middle Eastern manuscripts for the British Museum and objets d'art for the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Sold for £2,000
Persian Qajar polychrome enamelled huqqa or ghalian cup fragment, Iran, 19th century, of flared socket form with polychrome enamel decoration, two oval portraits and floral reserves on a gilt-enriched sea green ground, now with pendant chains, [TO MEASURE]
Formerly the property of Sidney John Alexander Churchill MVO, (1862-1921), as pictured in the last image (scan of original image retained by the family), and thence by descent.
In 1880, Sidney Churchill joined the Persian Telegraph Department of the Indian Civil Service, serving as British Consul in Persia (1886-94). During this entire 14-year period, Churchill collected Middle Eastern manuscripts for the British Museum and objets d'art for the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Auction: Winter Specialist Sale, 7th Dec, 2023
Our Winter Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware, Collector Items, Wines, and Spirits.
Viewing
Tuesday 5th December 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 6th December 10am - 5pm
Morning of Sale 9am - 10.30am
