20th Oct, 2021 10:00

Silver & Objects of Vertu

 
  Lot 69
 

A cased George I unmarked silver travelling personal canteen, circa 1720

A cased George I unmarked silver travelling personal canteen, circa 1720

The oval shahreen case opening to reveal a pull out spoon tray or bowl, containing a velvet clad box of confirming shape containing a variety of implements. Comprising three cannon shaped handles held within each other, the smallest containing a nutmeg grater rasp, a screw thread spoon section with rat tail heel, a steel twin pronged fork, a steel knife blade, a further silver handle with dip pen nib, compatible with a steel fruit knife blade or a steel stiletto point, also to include a lancet with swivel tortoisehell casing.

Length (case) - 14.8 cm / 5.75 inches

Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000

 

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