9th Apr, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
An Edward VII Silver Sugar-Basket, Maker's Mark GLA, possibly for George Leonard Allen, Birmingham, 1908, in the George III style, tapering circular and on spreading foot, with wirework sides below the pierced and foliage engraved border, with overall beaded and pierced swing handle, with blue glass liner, 17cm high including handle, weight of silver 4oz 7dwt, 135gr
Sold for £120
Estimated at £70 - £100
Gross Weight - 323grams
Liner fits well, appears to be original, swing handle is slightly mis-shapen, no breaks to the fret work or the wire work, minor small creeses to the pedastal
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Auction: Antiques & Interiors, to include Beswick & Border Fine Arts, 9th Apr, 2022
The Beswick & Border Fine Arts section comprises classic limited-edition Border Fine Arts agricultural models, as well as a private collection of Beswick fish and birds. Following on from this section will be the main body of the Antiques & Interiors Sale, which comprises affordable jewellery, watches, silver, ceramics, glass, paintings, rugs, furniture and more. Included will be a Collection of Modern Designer Watches.
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