Silver & Objects of Vertu
Location: Barley Mow Centre
Lots: 491
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 2 - A late 19th century silver mounted tortoiseshell singing bird box, probably Swiss circa 1880
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
Lot 4 - A William IV sterling silver ‘castle top’ snuff box, Birmingham 1836 by William Simpson
Sold for £350
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 5 - A William IV sterling silver snuff box, London 1833 by Edward Edwards II
Sold for £812
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 6 - A George IV sterling silver gilt vinaigrette, Birmingham 1827 by Ledsham and Vale
Sold for £275
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 7 - A George III sterling silver vinaigrette, Birmingham circa 1806 by Matthew Linwood
Sold for £238
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 8 - A George III sterling silver nutmeg grater, Birmingham circa 1800 by Joseph Wilmore
Sold for £188
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 9 - A George III sterling silver nutmeg grater by Peter and William Bateman
Sold for £300
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 13 - A mid-18th century unmarked gilt metal mounted Staffordshire enamel snuff box, circa 1760
Estimated at £700 - £900
Lot 14 - A late 18th century unmarked gilt metal mounted Staffordshire enamel patch box, circa 1780
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 16 - A late 19th century French silver plated erotic novelty match case, circa 1890
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500
Lot 19 - A Victorian Scottish unmarked silver and agate vinaigrette, circa 1880
Sold for £750
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 21 - A Victorian Scottish unmarked gold and agate hardstone vinaigrette, circa 1870
Sold for £2,500
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 24 - A cased Victorian parcel gilt sterling silver scent bottle, London 1884 by Sampson Mordan
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 26 - A Victorian sterling silver and bloodstone scent bottle, London 1873 by Sampson Mordan
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 27 - A late 17th century English unmarked silver filigree scent bottle case
Estimated at £500 - £800
Lot 28 - A Victorian unmarked gold and enamel propelling pencil, circa 1880 by Sampson Mordan
Sold for £525
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 30 - A George V sterling silver cased thermos flask, Chester 1910 by G & Co
Sold for £550
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 31 - A George V sterling silver spirit or hip flask, Sheffield 1920 by Walker and Hall
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 33 - A Victorian sterling silver compass, London 1871 by Henry William Dee
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 34 - An Edwardian sterling silver photograph or mirror frame, Birmingham 1902 by Henry Matthews
Sold for £225
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 36 - A George V sterling silver framed mirror, Birmingham 1912 by S. Blackensee and Sons
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 39 - A Victorian sterling silver novelty atomizer, London 1886 by Thomas Johnson II
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 41 - A late 20th century Chinese unmarked silver gilt and enamel model of junk, circa 1970
Sold for £250
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 42 - A late 20th century Chinese unmarked silver gilt and enamel parakeet box, circa 1970
Sold for £325
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 46 - An early 20th century novelty unmarked English novelty desk seal
Sold for £138
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 47 - An Elizabeth II novelty sterling silver model of a penguin, London 1992 by DNGR
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 48 - A Victorian sterling silver novelty claret jug mount, London 1881 by William Leuchars
Sold for £425
Includes Buyer's Premium