4th Jul, 2025 9:30 GMT/BST
Antiques & Interiors, to include Silver and Clock & Watch Tools
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A Victorian Silver Tea-Caddy, by Charles Stuart Harris, London, 1900, tapering oval and with part fluted lower body, the short ends with lion-mask drop-ring handles, the hinged cover with vase-shaped finial, 12cm wide over handles, 6oz 15dwt, 210gr
Sold for £120
Estimated at £120 - £180
Fully marked on one side and further part marked on cover bezel. There is some wear to the marks on the body but each is still legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some bruises overall as can be seen in the catalogue illustration. The cover closes tightly.
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Auction: Antiques & Interiors, to include Silver and Clock & Watch Tools, 4th Jul, 2025
This sale will include a specialist section of Silver, and will also include the The Clock and Watch Workshop of Robert Loomes. Due to early retirement, an array of clock and watchmaking tools, parts, machines, books and more. Robert Loomes, son of Brian Loomes, ran a Stamford-based clock and watch repair and restoration business, and within their workshop they also manufactured entirely British made watches. Robert has held directorships of the British Horological Institute (BHI) and the British Watch and Clockmakers’ Guild, and is a Fellow of the BHI.
The popular fortnightly Antiques and Interiors Sales attract a loyal following of regular buyers and they are a good source of 20th and 21st century collectables. Including a mix of affordable traditional art and antiques, jewellery, watches and more the Antiques and Interiors Sales are a great place for novice buyers to begin their collection.
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