11th Nov, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2084
A Victorian Silver Hot-Water Urn
Possibly by Thomas Walker, Birmingham, 1888
globular and on scroll legs with cast lion-paw feet, with a band of foliage and flowers on a textured ground, with two drop-ring handles, the detachable cover with foliage engraved ball finial, the tap with ivory handle, engraved with initials
25cm high, total gross weight 30oz 8dwt, 946gr
With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number YGK19FVW.
Sold for £500
Estimated at £500 - £800
Fully marked near rim and further part marked inside cover. There is some wear to the marks but they are generally still legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The ivory with some minor discolouration and cracking.
Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 11th Nov, 2023
An impressive 19th century Diamond Bow Brooch is to be offered in the Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sale on 11th November, with an estimate of £12,000-18,000 (plus buyer’s premium). Made circa 1850, the stylised ribbon bow is set with old cut diamonds which total and approximate diamond weight of 18.5 carats.
A rare 1977 Rolex Explorer II (ref:1655) leads the fine watches in the sale. Offered with an estimate of £8,000-12,000, the watch is known by collectors at the “Steve McQueen” watch, as it was made famous by the actor in an advertising campaign for the model.
A good cross-section of antique silver in the sale includes a George III Silver Soup Tureen and Cover, made in London in 1761 by Frederick Kandler (estimate: £2,500-3,500). Also on offer is a good selection of animal-themed silver. Notable examples include a 1959 Silver Stirrup Cup by Asprey cast as a snarling fox’s mask.
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Sunday 5 November - Friday 10 November 11am-4pm, and morning of sale from 8am.
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