A fine Chinese silver filigree and enamel peacock, circa 1960s, an exquisitely worked peacock with its wire work tail in full fan with enamel 'Eyes', the cloisonne body in typical shades of blue, teal, aqua and green; upon a timber base; stamped silver verso, total weight 127gr height 19.5 cm. Width 15 cm
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- Verso - Verso is the "back" side of a sheet of paper, art work, coin or medal. The front side is "recto".
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Filigree Work - Decorative Arts - Delicate decorations using fine threads of ceramics, glass or other materials to give a lace-like effect, attached together and applied as an ornament.