The spring silver sale offers a fantastic selection of non-European silver, from across India, Burma, Cambodia, Japan, and China. The depth of workmanship to be found from these countries and more demonstrates the intricate and skilled methods for working the surface of the metal from the Cambodian toks to the high purity double walled Japanese Iris pattern wares. One of the more fascinating items is an Indian bowl from Poona mounted to a Burmese silver figural stand, the first time such a combination has been noted, illuminating a rare movement between the two schools of work and the people who owned them.
Silver of global Royalty is found from Prince Albert, Emperor Haile Selassie, Emperor Wilhelm II, and Maharaja Sir Duleep Singh. British silver covers the most interesting areas with well-proportioned examples from Thomas Heming, Barnard, Richard Sibley, Wakelin, Garrard, and Benjamin Smith, among others. Collectors and designers alike can enhance their displays with shapely pieces that separate themselves from more routine examples in this great opportunity to develop the connoisseur’s eye as well as the decorator’s repertoire.
Lot 50 - An Elizabeth II sterling silver novelty cast salt, London 1990 by Trevor Towner
Sold for £875
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 64 - A Victorian sterling silver stamp box, London 1895 by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co
Sold for £250
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 65 - A George V sterling silver novelty cigarette box, Birmingham 1929 by William Base and Sons
Sold for £688
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 66 - A George V sterling silver novelty cigarette box, London 1910 by Elkington and Co
Sold for £625
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 68 - A George V sterling silver cigarette box, Birmingham 1928 by Mappin and Webb
Sold for £162
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 69 - A George VI sterling silver cigarette box, Birmingham 1936 by Deakin and Francis
Sold for £188
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 70 - An unusual George V sterling silver cigarette box, London 1932 by Sampson Mordan and Co
Sold for £400
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 79 - An early 19th century Indian colonial silver pap boat, Calcutta circa 1830 by KD
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 84 - An early 20th century Indian unmarked silver dish (thali), South Indian
Sold for £450
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 87 - An early 20th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver footed bowl, Calcutta circa 1920
Sold for £325
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 88 - A late 19th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver beaker, Kashmir circa 1890
Sold for £275
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 89 - A late 19th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver tray, Kashmir circa 1890
Sold for £325
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 92 - A late 19th century Anglo - Indian unmarked silver teapot, Kashmir circa 1890
Sold for £525
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 93 - A rare mid to late 19th century Anglo - Indian silver butter dish, Kashmir circa 1870
Sold for £500
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 94 - A pair of early 20th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver vases, Bombay circa 1925
Sold for £1,250
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Lot 95 - A set of three early 20th century Anglo – Indian silver bowls, Bombay circa 1920
Estimated at £250 - £350