Rare enamelled silver 'Galaxy' vase
Rare enamelled silver 'Galaxy' vase
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Cylindrical flared form vase, finely engraved and enamelled in champlevé and basse-taille techniques, with subtle engraving swirls around the sides, the central theme are the numerous stars incorporated into the design, some plain, others engraved or enamelled, on one side a central star is surrounded by a red enamelled burst of rays and with swirls enamelled in blues emanating from the flames, gilded to the interior.
Although they are all enamel techniques, champlevé and basse-taille differ from cloisonné. Cloisonné involves building up compartments with wire, while champlevé and basse-taille involve carving or etching grooves into the metal base. Basse-taille, in turn, is a variation of champlevé that uses translucent enamels over the carved designs to create subtle effects.
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2008
London
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