Viewing at 6 Roslin Square, W3 8DH
Auction to be held 1 Roslin Square, W3 8DH at 11:00
The autumn sale of Silver and Objects of Vertu comprises an especially handsome offering of collectibles, luxury objects, and non-European silver. A private collection of desirable vesta cases, novelty propelling pencils, and various gold boxes populate the objects of vertu section; alongside luxury cigarette boxes by desirable names such as Cartier, Bulgari, and Puiforcat.
Luxury items continue with a fine selection of silver cocktail shakers, desk items, and drinking paraphernalia, followed by desirable items from Imperial Russia in enamel as well as trompe-l'œil. Non-European silver has healthy representation from the centres of Indian Raj silversmithing, to Burma, an assortment of Iraqi niellowares, and a cross-section of late Qing dynasty Chinese export silver.
British silver consists of a small private collection of modernist silver, composed of the recognisable wares of the main names of this style; Stuart Devlin, Gerlad Benney, Brain Asquith, and George Grant McDonald. Two great names of the 18th century are found within a pair of sauceboats by Paul de Lamerie, and a pair of very large second course dishes from the Lamb service marked for George Wickes. The final lots are six boxes and caskets of the highly desirable chinoiserie silver of the 1680’s, these were once elements of an elaborate dressing table set, and are presented to market for the first time in many generations.
Lot 109 - An early 20th century German silver and enamel erotic vesta case, Pforzheim circa 1910
Estimated at £350 - £450
Lot 111 - A Victorian sterling silver vesta case, Birmingham 1899 by Rolason Brothers
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 113 - An Edwardian brass novelty sovereign case, circa 1905
Sold for £176
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 122 - A Victorian sterling silver novelty propelling pencil, circa 1880 by Sampson Mordan
Sold for £428
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 125 - A George V sterling silver and enamel double pencil, London 1931 by Cohen and Charles
Sold for £227
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 127 - A Victorian unmarked silver gilt, amethyst and citrine desk seal, circa 1890
Sold for £176
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 129 - A mid-20th century Spanish silver gilt and enamel medal, circa 1960 by Cejalvo of Madrid
Sold for £101
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 131 - A Victorian sterling silver and enamel scent bottle, London 1889 by Saunders and Shepherd
Sold for £756
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 132 - A Victorian sterling silver and enamel scent bottle, London 1887 by Sampson Mordan
Sold for £756
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 133 - A Victorian sterling silver and enamel scent bottle, London 1887 by Sampson Mordan
Sold for £819
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 134 - A Victorian sterling silver and enamel scent bottle, Birmingham 1884, no maker's mark
Sold for £1,071
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 135 - A cased mid- 20th century American sterling silver flute
Sold for £315
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 136 - A cased George VI sterling silver ceremonial bugle, London 1939 by Henry Potter and Co
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500
Lot 150 - A George V sterling silver photograph frame, Birmingham 1912 by Saunders and Mackenzie
Sold for £277
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 151 - A large Elizabeth II sterling silver photograph frame, London 1967 by Asprey and Co
Sold for £1,197
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 154 - An Edwardian sterling silver oil lamp, Birmingham 1901 by Barker Brothers
Sold for £882
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 160 - A George V sterling silver spirit or hip flask, London 1923 by Alexander Clark
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 170 - A pair of Elizabeth II sterling silver models of stags, London 1995 by Edward Barnard
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 172 - A George V sterling silver model of a fox, Sheffield 1921 by Walker and Hall
Sold for £693
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 179 - A rare George V sterling silver novelty cocktail shaker, Birmingham 1935 by Apsrey and Co
Sold for £5,040
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 182 - A mid-20th unmarked Indian silver model of the Taj Mahal, Bangalore or Bombay circa 1950
Sold for £630
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 183 - Indian interest – A George VI sterling silver snuff box, London 1938 by Sebastian Garrard
Sold for £479
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Lot 191 - An early 20th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver scroll casket, Karachi dated 1939
Sold for £819
Includes Buyer's Premium