Silver & Objects of Vertu

Silver & Objects of Vertu

Date: 11th Jun, 2025 11:00
Location: Barley Mow Centre
Lots: 480

This summer silver sale contains the first part of a private London collection of Anglo - Indian silver. The collection includes seventeen lots from the famous workshop of Oomersi Mawji. These finely worked examples from Bhuj, the capital of Cutch, are admired for their beauty and accrue global interest as exemplary objects of Indian craftmanship.

Unusually, this sale also features examples of ecclesiastical silver, in the form of altar candlesticks.; a set of four from 18th century Augsburg, then a pair of 17th century examples from Utrecht. The British section has a variety of coconut cups, with a William III cup with cut-card work being the earliest example. Among the most sculptural pieces are a pair of Garrard bowls or sauce tureens each adorned with mythical drakes. These potentially being modelled by Edmund Cotterill, Garrard’s chief designer in the 1840s and 50’s.

Viewing exclusively at the Barley Mow Centre, W4 4PH:

Sat 7th June 11:00 - 16:00
Mon 9th June 11:00 - 16:00
Tues 10th June 11:00 - 16:00

NEW REGISTRATIONS: If you wish to bid in this sale you will need to register at least 24 hours before the auction begins. You will not be able to bid if you register with less than 24 hours' notice.

Please send photo ID and proof of address to bids@chiswickauctions.co.uk. You may also be required to leave a deposit for higher value items: please contact bids@chiswickauctions.co.uk for more information.

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We recommend that you view any items you intend to purchase as refunds will not be issued for buyer's remorse. Condition reports are available on request. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Name: Eva Sfoungaris
Email: eva.sfoungaris@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Name: John Rogers
Email: john.rogers@chiswickauctions.co.uk