19th Mar, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2195
A Set of Six Victorian Silver Dinner-Plates
by Paul Storr, London, 1838, Retailed by Storr and Mortimer
each shaped circular and with water lily, leaf and reeded border, engraved with a crest above and initial 'B'
116oz 3dwt, 3,613gr
Provenance:
From a Private Collection of Silver (lots 2140-2230).
A number of plates of this unusual pattern, and with the same engraving, have appeared at auction including at Bonhams, Christie's and Sotheby's. Interestingly it would seem that the set had previously been very widely disbursed with examples generally appearing in pairs or as singles. The crest is possibly 'out of a ducal coronet or, a dragon's head with the wings elevated vert' as used by the Butterfield family of Hampshire, though the engraving on the present plates does not indicate the tincture so it is impossible to be certain.
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
Each marked underneath and further stamped '371'. Five further stamped 'Storr & Mortimer'. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear as well as some minor dings, consistent with age and use. There are some small areas of pitting in places. Adhesive tape has been placed over the marks. This has yellowed due to age.
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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 19th Mar, 2022
The Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sale includes Silver from The Laithes, Penrith from the Estate of Ian Stephenson, and a Private House, St Judes, Isle of Man. Further lots from these estates will be included in the Spring Fine Sale and the British, European and Sporting Art Sale on 19th March. Also included in the sale is fine period and designer jewellery, the most desirable vintage and modern luxury watches by top makers and fine pieces of period silver.
The Selected Contents of a Private House to be sold on
behalf of the 7th Earl of Durham denoted by ~
The Selected Contents of a Private House, St Judes,
Isle of Man denoted by ^
Please note, the following lots from this estate have been withdrawn: 2231-2240 inclusive.
The Contents of The Laithes, Penrith from the Estate
of Ian Stephenson denoted by {}
Viewing
Sunday 13 March 11am-4pm, Monday 14 March to Friday 18 March 10am-4pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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