All Collections

Enamels of the World

(1700-2000)

The Khalili Collection `Enamels Of The World 1700 – 2000’, which includes spectacular masterpieces from all the major centres of enameling, is pioneering in its focused study of the subject. Unique in its scope, the Collection reveals the remarkable technical achievements of the enamellers and encourages a greater awareness of the range of their activity

Professor Mikhail Piotrovsky Director The State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg December 2009

The formation of the enamels collection was based upon an understanding of the significance of enamelling in global rather than parochial terms. With over 1,300 pieces, it seeks to explore this unique art form with a wider scope. As a subject of study enamel has generally been examined with a particular focus – its history in a certain country or geographical zone, its flowering during a specific era, or as a technique – either in practical manuals or in scientific papers that seek to analyse in exacting technical terms what craftsmen in the past had achieved in an empirical, and perhaps haphazard, way. Such a compartmentalised approach is not surprising given the long history of enamel on metal – more than three thousand years – or the range of techniques and the great variety of objects that it could be used to adorn. Nonetheless, remaining within these confines potentially sets barriers that preclude the broader view and the consequent revelation of previously unnoticed connections and affinities. The formation of the Khalili Collection ‘Enamels of the World 1700–2000’ was based upon an understanding of the significance of a wider vision, of seeing the subject in global rather than parochial terms.

Timepiece

FAB 96
Russia, St. Petersburg

Cabinet

JAP 387
Japan, Tokyo

Covered Cup

FR 444
France, Sèvres, the vessel, possibly Burgundy

Timepiece

FAB 111
Russia, St Petersburg

Charger

AUS 326
Austria, Vienna

Cornucopia

AUS 940
Austria, Vienna

Bread and Salt Dish

RUS 22
Russia, Moscow

Two-handled Kovsh

RUS 15
Russia, Moscow

THE WORLD’S LARGEST KNOWN LIMOGES ENAMELLED PLAQUE depicting crucifixion of Christ

FR 990(X)
Limoges, France

Throne Table

CH 648
China, Guangzhou (Canton)

Cup and Cover

FR 587
France, Paris

Presentation Charger

RUS 113
Russia, Moscow

Charger

AUS 325
Austria, Vienna

Wall Plaque

CH 487
China, probably Beijing

Wall Panel

CH 492
China, Guangzhou (Canton)

Snuff Bottle

CH 835
China, probably Beijing

Pair of Altar Candlesticks

CH 920
China, probably Guangzhou (Canton)

Pendant

CON 294
possibly Austria/Hungary

Pendant

CON 764
possibly Italy

Pair-cased Watch and associated Chatelaine

ENG 478
England, London

Miniature of a Gentleman

ENG 614
probably England

Miniature of King George III

ENG 645
England

Miniature of Captain Sir William Hoste, 1st Bt.

ENG 753
England, London

Timepiece

FAB 7
Russia, St Petersburg

Lady’s Cigarette Case

FAB 660
Russian, St Petersburg

Frame

FAB 747
Russia, St Petersburg

Combined Timepiece and Photograph Frame

FAB 859
Russia, St Petersburg

Timepiece

FR 315
France, Paris

Surtout de Table

FR 432
France, Paris

Chandelier

FR 629
France

Almanac

FR 729
France, Paris

Timepiece

FR 840
France, Paris

Vanity Case

FR 852
France, Paris

Miniature of a Still Life

FR 860
France, Sèvres

Corsage Ornament

FR 919
France, Paris

Covered Bowl

GER 117
Germany, Aachen

Casket

GER 189
Germany, Berlin

Casket

GER 440
Germany, Aachen

Bird-form Prunkstück

AUS 769
Austria, Vienna

Set of Eight Wall Panels

CH 744
China, probably Beijing

Fan

FAB 306
Russia, St. Petersburg

Charger

GER 883
possibly Germany

Snuff Box

GER 495-9
possibly Germany

Snuff Box

GER 495-39
possibly Germany

Dish

ISL 236
North India

Box

ISL 425
Iran

Dagger and Scabbard

ISL 432
India, Jaipur

Box

ISL 476
Iran

Head Ornament

ISL 655
Turkey

Cane Handle

ISL 949
Turkey, Istanbul

Evening Bag

IT 737
Italy, Florence

Pair of Vases

JAP 193
Japan, Nagoya

Vase

JAP 318
Japan, Kyoto

Vase

JAP 526
Japan, Nagoya

Two Vases

JAP 912
Japan, Nagoya

Large Kovsh

RUS 24
Russia, Moscow

Standing Cup and Cover

RUS 42
Russia, Moscow

Bread and Salt Dish

RUS 114
Russia, Moscow

Casket

RUS 808
Russia, Moscow

Loving Cup

RUS 832
Russia, Moscow

Pair of Table Lamps

SC 26
Norway, Christiana (Oslo)

Novelty Scent Spray

SW 54
Switzerland, Geneva

Fan

SW 100
Switzerland, Geneva

Miniature Panorama of Lake Geneva

SW 267
Switzerland, Geneva

Watch and Chatelaine

SW 366
Switzerland, Geneva

Cup and Saucer

SW 448
Switzerland, Geneva

Necklace and Bracelet

SW 616
Switzerland

Snuff Box

SW 690
Switzerland, Geneva

Snuff Box

SW 803
Switzerland, Geneva

Watch

SW 884
Switzerland, Geneva

Vanity Case

AM 681
USA, New York

Fish Tank

CH 527
China, probably Beijing

Pair of Vases with Box

ENG 437
England, London

Bonbonnière

ENG 567
England, Bilston/Birmingham

Handle with Watch

FR 66
France, Paris

Garniture

FR 577
France, Paris

Snuff Box

FR 751
France, Paris

Wine Cistern

GER 498
Germany, Heilbronn

Lampshade and Base

JAP 56
Japan, probably Nagoya

Dish

FR 284
France, Paris

Vase

JAP 50
Japan, Nagoya

Cistern

RUS 50
Russia, St. Petersburg

Pair of Sherbert Cups and Stands

RUS 575
Russia, Moscow

Three Zarfs

SW 180
Switzerland, geneva

Notebook with Watch

SW 455
Switzerland, Geneva

Incense Burner with Cover and Stand

CH 483
China, probably Beijing

Pair of Phoenixes

CH 761
China, probably Beijing

Boîte à Mouches

FR 167
France, Paris

Opera Glasses

FR 200
France, Paris

Dish

FR 285
France, Paris

Snuff Box

FR 849
France, Paris

Hookah Cup

ISL 427
Iran

Bowl

JAP 913
Japan, probably Nagoya

Tea Caddy

RUS 118
Russia, Moscow

Tea-glass Holder

RUS 475
Russia, probably Caucasus

Snuff Box

SW 688
Switzerland, Geneva

Ewer

AUS 580
Austria, Vienna

Pilgrim Flask

CH 514
China, probably Beijing

Cigarette Case

FAB 380
Russia, St. Petersburg

Panel

FR 592
France, Paris

Pen Box

RUS 720
Russia, St. Petersburg

Landau Carriage

IND 1008(X)
Bombay (Mumbai), India