How were these dishes used?

These pieces served primarily as decorative display items, placed on walls, tables, or cabinets to showcase intricate metalwork and enamelling. Smaller vessels functioned as trinket boxes, patch boxes, or pin trays for personal use. Larger chargers were intended to command visual attention in reception rooms, acting as centerpieces of orientalist or Victorian interior decoration rather than serving food.

How do I date a cloisonne charger?

Dating relies on stylistic shifts in Japanese and European manufacture, moving from Edo period precursors through the Meiji era and into the late nineteenth century. Details such as wire thickness, colour saturation, and subject matter provide chronological indicators. Parks of comparison include nineteenth century French or Georgian items which exhibit distinct European manufacturing traits compared to Meiji period Japanese imports.

How do I care for enamelled metal?

Maintain these pieces by dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth to prevent debris accumulation on the enamel and metal surfaces. Avoid using liquid cleaners, abrasive cloths, or chemical polishes which can damage the glass enamel or strip the metal finish. Keep them away from direct sunlight and high humidity to protect both the metal base and the fired glass components from environmental degradation.

What is the difference between cloisonne and champleve?

Cloisonne involves soldering thin flat wires onto a metal foundation to form raised partitions, which are then filled with enamel paste. This creates a detailed, wire-defined image common in Japanese chargers. Champleve requires cutting or sinking troughs directly into the thick metal plate to hold the enamel, producing a bolder, more recessed design often found in French ormolu-mounted desk wares.

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An enamelled brass dish brings vibrant colour and meticulous metalwork into a room, offering striking decorative plates and chargers from the nineteenth century.

Masterpiece Huge Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Leaping Koi' Charger. Edo Period (50cm). Circa 1860.

19th century

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Masterpiece Huge Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Leaping Koi' Charger. Edo Period (50cm). Circa 1860.

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Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Small Bird Decoration. Circa 1890.

19th century

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Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Small Bird Decoration. Circa 1890.

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18th century

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18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch Box / Bonbonniere Circa 1780

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Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl. Circa 1870.

19th century

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Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl. Circa 1870.

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Small Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dish with Bird / Mosaics. Nagoya. Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Small Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dish with Bird / Mosaics. Nagoya. Circa 1900.

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Enamelled Brass Dish

Masterpiece Huge Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 'Leaping Koi' Charger. Edo Period (50cm). Circa 1860.

Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Small Bird Decoration. Circa 1890.

18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch Box / Bonbonniere Circa 1780

Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl. Circa 1870.

Small Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dish with Bird / Mosaics. Nagoya. Circa 1900.

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