13th Jan, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
each oblong and on conforming lobed foot, the rim chased with a band of palmettes and shells, with shell and foliage cast border, the hinged covers with acorn finial and engraved with the badge of the 20th (East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot, later the Lancashire Fusiliers, within laurel branches, one cover detached, with reeded angular and leaf-capped handle, each with associated blue glass liner
10.5cm wide, 16oz 13dwt, 519gr (2)
Provenance:
Sold by Order of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers to Benefit the Fusiliers' Aid Society (13 January Jewellery, Watches and Silver sale, lots 2273-2307 and Antiques and Interiors sale, 5 January 2024 lots 1-16).
Sold for £250
Estimated at £300 - £500
Each fully marked near handle and further part marked inside. There is wear to the marks some of which are only just visible. There is overall surface scratching and wear. The wear is noticeable as an obvious softening to the high points. There are repairs to the hinge where it connects to the body on one and the other the hinge is defective so the cover is detached. There are repairs to the foot of each and each rocks when placed on a flat surface.
Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 13th Jan, 2024
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