Lot 185: Sold for £280 hammer

Estimate £70-£100

A pair of Japanese Meji period bronze and mixed metal vases, both of tapering form with inset gold, silver and paler bronze coloured birds and chrysanthemum with engraved foliage, unmarked, height 15cm, together with a hallmarked silver table lighter with embossed foliate decoration, hallmarked for Birmingham 1880 (pieces missing), weight 151g. (3)

Condition report
Silver lighter - Several dents to upper rim. Wear to the exterior. Japanese vases - Minor scratching and wear to the exterior, overall patination indicative of age.

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