A COLLECTION OF ENGLISH SILVER, 1822 AND LATER

• Lot Sold $2,400 (Hammer Price)
• $2,880 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

comprising a pair of silver and silver gilt shell shaped salts, Richard Sibley, London 1844, the rim decorated with a variety of matte finished shells and naturalistically modelled shell feet; a pair of silver salt spoons, London 1822, foliate bowls and handles; a Victorian silver mounted yellow Royal Worcester Coffee Pot, Edward Hutton, London 1893, cane covered handle and an Edward VII covered sweetmeat container, George Nathan and Ridley Hayes, Chester 1909 of campagna form, ruby glass liner, pierced foliate, rosettes and swags to openwork sides, chased foliage to cover and lower body, inscription inside lid
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COFFEE POT 20CM HIGH

CONDITION

All pieces have minor surface marks and wear consistent with age and use. One spoon has rubbing and repair over the date mark, ruby glass liner has a small chip to the outside rim.

 

 

In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby’s Australia is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.  NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.