9th Feb, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
Antiques & Interiors
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A George III Silver Coffee-Pot, Maker's Mark Rubbed, London, 1778, pear-shaped and on spreading beaded foot, the hinged cover with pineapple finial, later engraved with foliage, and a crest, 29cm high, gross 27oz 9dwt, 854gr
Sold for £500
Estimated at £500 - £800
Fully marked near rim and further part marked with lion passant on cover bezel. The maker's mark is worn but in general the other marks are clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some bruises overall. There is a crack inside the cover, underneath the finial. The wood handle somewhat loose. The engraving is later.
Auction: Antiques & Interiors, 9th Feb, 2024
This sale will include a good selection of traditional paintings including watercolours, oil paintings and portraits as well as affordable modern and contemporary art. Notable works include several paintings by artist, illustrator and author Mike Wilks (b.1947).
Mike Wilks was born in London and studied at a junior art school before attending Croydon College of Art. After working as a graphic designer for several years he founded his own design company, which flourished and later allowed him to resign and concentrate on painting and drawing. After publishing a number of best-selling books, Wilks became the focus on an award-winning BBC arts documentary 'Mike Wilks - Making His Mark'. Since then, he has continued to write, paint and draw, and his works can be found in public and private collections in the UK, Europe and the USA.
Also on offer in the sale is a good Private Collection of Japanese Cloisonne Vases, over 130 lots of Jewellery and over 100 lots of Silver.
Viewing
Tuesday 6th - Wednesday 7th February 10am-4pm, Thursday 8th February 10am-5pm, and the morning of the sale from 7.30am
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