Lot #87: A luxury polished mahogany display box with two distinct antique Chinese cloisonné enamel vases from Republic period (mid 20th century)

A luxury polished mahogany display box with two distinct antique Chinese cloisonné enamel vases from Republic period (mid 20th century). 1. The Polished Mahogany Presentation Box (红木色带锁高档展示盒)Architecture & DesignThe Exterior: The box is crafted from a high-quality hardwood finished in a highly reflective, deep reddish-brown mahogany or cherry stain. It features a tiered, architectural stepped lid topped with a bright brass swing handle.The Lock Mechanism: The front showcases a stylized heart-shaped or shield-shaped brass escutcheon plate. It retains its original ornate, functional skeleton key dangling from a thin purple cord. 2. The Red "Lobe-Cloud" Miniature Vase (左侧/图三：红地拐子云纹花瓶)Silhouette & BackgroundThe Form: This vase is sculpted into a traditional Chinese pear-shape silhouette (Yuhuchunping), featuring a low, wide bulbous belly that tapers into a slender neck with a flared rim.The Background Wirework: It is crafted on a solid brass base using the Cloisonné (Jingtailan) technique. The striking background consists of a vibrant iron-red enamel packed with a dense, repeating wire lattice pattern known as the "cross-cloud" or "T-cloud" geometric matrix (Guaizi Yunwen). 3. The Royal Blue "Cloud-Scroll" Miniature Vase (右侧/图四：景泰蓝霁蓝地花卉纹花瓶)Silhouette & BalanceThe Form: This piece features a classic baluster or amphora silhouette, characterized by high, rounded shoulders that curve dramatically inward toward a tapered lower waist and an out-turned, heavily gilded pedestal base.The Background Wirework: The background features a deep, mirror-gloss cobalt blue or royal blue enamel. The wirework differs from its partner, relying on the traditional, fluid "cloud-scroll" or swirl pattern (Xiangyun) to create a shimmering texture across the open spaces. 一组藏品包含一个工艺奢华的红木色带锁展示盒，以及两尊风格各异、精美绝伦的中国传统景泰蓝（掐丝珐琅）花瓶。 1. 高档红木色丝绒内衬多宝盒 (Presentation Box)外观形制： 盒子由硬木打造，表面带有高光泽的深红褐色红木（或樱桃木）色漆面。盒盖采用了多层递进的阶梯式建筑线条设计，顶部装有金色黄铜提手。机关细节： 正面带有心形（或盾形）的黄铜锁眼装饰片，完好地保留着一把挂在紫色细绳上的复古小钥匙（骨架匙）。打开后，内部满铺着极其奢华的深绯红色天鹅绒（丝绒）防震内衬，非常适合用来存放高档艺术品或珠宝。 2. 红地“十字云”梅花纹花瓶 (图三：Red Cloisonné Vase)器型与地纹： 采用了经典的玉壶春瓶造型，撇口、细颈、垂腹，线条流畅。铜胎表面采用了地道的**景泰蓝（掐丝珐琅）工艺。最特别的是它的背景，在浓郁的铁红釉色中，密布着用黄铜丝掐出的传统几何「拐子云纹」或「十字云纹」**锦地。花卉细节： 瓶身缠绕着错落有致的翠绿色叶片，其间点缀着一朵朵素雅的白梅与蓝梅花。颈部上方点缀着一圈天蓝色的如意云头纹，瓶口为纯正的黄铜原色。 3. 霁蓝地“祥云”玉兰菊纹花瓶 (图四：Blue Cloisonné Vase)器型与地纹： 呈现出高贵的巴拉斯托（观音瓶）造型，丰肩收腹，配有厚实的撇口和底座。背景施以深邃、亮丽的霁蓝色（宝蓝色）珐琅釉。其掐丝地纹与左边不同，使用的是连续流动的圈状**「祥云纹」**。画工双面花： 瓶身正面掐丝雕刻了一株傲然伫立的白玉兰花与数颗含苞待放的绿色花蕾；从盒子内部的合影中可以看到，它的另一面则绘制了一朵大轮盛开的粉色菊花，配以翡翠绿的叶片。瓶口与圈足边缘均经过了厚实的镀金（金彩）处理，圈足上方还环绕着一圈绿色的仰莲瓣纹。 L: 12.5 inches / 32 cm Dimensions: L: 12.5 inches / 32 cm Pickup category timeslot {B}