A fine silver presentation vase with mixed metal decoration. By the Kobayashi Company, Meiji period (late 19th century). Photo Bonhams. The tapering ovoid body decorated with a cast and repousse design featuring a pair of phoenix flying over flowering...

A Monumental William IV Silver Presentation Vase. Mark of Paul Storr, London, 1831 . photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2012 Vase form on a square base, the foot and stem modeled as upward-thrusting acanthus leaves, the body applied with oak leaves and acorns,...