Massive Chinese Flambe Glazed Double Gourd Vase Lamp

Massive Chinese Flambe Glazed Double Gourd Vase LampA wonderfully decorative vase of massive proportions, beautifully glazed with purple and blue streaks, mounted as lamp. China, 20th century Why we like it We love the opulence of colours and the intricate pattern of the glaze, as well as the rare impressive proportions of the vase. A very decorative statement object

its general form is in common with the furniture at both Glynliffon and at Hackwod

of Corinthian column design and unusually large proportions

A pair of mid-18th century continental very fine quality silk embroidered needlework panels

An exquisite Japanese four-fold screen

with its dramatically exaggerated curves

covered in ochre yellow moire silk

Provenance

The firm were pioneers in creating high class Windsor chairs

Such simple and practical pieces intended for everyday use and 'done in a neat but not an expensive manner'

Cheshire (N

becoming a member of the Edinburgh Merchant Company and master of the Company in 1819 later becoming Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh

with all the delightful mouldings