16th Mar, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2137
A George V Silver-Gilt Porringer and Cover
by Skinner and Co., London, 1912
in the Charles II style, tapering cylindrical and on spreading foot, chased with Chinoiserie-style foliage scrolls and fruiting grapevines, the detachable cover with openwork foliage finial, with two female bust cast handles, on later ebonised plinth, applied with a plaque engraved with an inscription
the cup 19.5cm wide over handles, 20cm high including plinth, weight of silver 18oz 2dwt, 563gr
The inscription on the plaque reads 'Presented to Major L. B. Holliday, M.F.H., by the Derwent Hunt 1922'.
Sold for £350
Estimated at £250 - £350
Fully marked near rim and on cover bezel. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is most noticeable as a loss to the gilding as can be seen in the catalogue illustration. There is loss to the ebonising on the plinth and scuffing and marks to the plinth overall. The finial has perhaps been reattached.
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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Mar, 2024
Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sales are held three times a year, coinciding with the Fine Sales. They offer the top tier of consignments, focussing on important diamonds, fine period and designer jewellery, the most desirable vintage and modern luxury watches by top makers and fine pieces of period silver.
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