6th Aug, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Antiques & Interiors, to include Silver and Beswick & Border Fine Arts
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A Victorian Silver Waiter, by John, Edward, Walter and John Barnard, London, 1869, shaped circular and on three foliage and scroll cast feet, with foliage heightened beaded border, engraved with foliage centring an inscription,19.5cm diameter, 8oz 12dwt, 267gr
The inscription reads ‘Presented to the Rev’d A Bloxam with a Purse Containing £70 by the Inhabitants on his leaving Twycross as a Token of Respect and with their Best Wishes for his Welfare 10th October 1870’.
Sold for £100
Estimated at £150 - £250
Fully marked underneath. There is some minor wear to the marks. There is some surface scratching and wear overall, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the engraving.
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Auction: Antiques & Interiors, to include Silver and Beswick & Border Fine Arts, 6th Aug, 2022
The specialist section of Beswick and Border Fine Arts forms part of the Antiques & Interiors sale, starting at lot 1000. You will find all your favourite BFA limited-edition agricultural models, and rare Beswick models such as the Belted Galloway Bull, Rockinghorse Grey Horses, and good group lots of dogs and farm animals.
The Antiques & Interiors auction will also include a specialist section of Silver, starting from lot 1, as well as a mix of affordable traditional art and antiques, jewellery, watches and more.
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Wednesday 3 August - Thursday 4 August 10am-4pm, Friday 5 August 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 7.30am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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