Lot 15
 

15

A Victorian Silver Inkstand, by Edward, John and William Barnard, London, 1848, The Taper Candlesticks by Robert Harper, London, 1861, shaped oblong and on four scroll feet, the border engraved with foliage scrolls, with a central tapering container with detachable taperstick cover and with two silver-mounted cut-glass bottles, engraved with an inscription, 24.5cm wide, weighable silver 11oz 14dwt, 365gr

The inscription reads 'Presented to the Rev'd C. Carwithen by the Parishioners of Minaton as a token of their regard and esteem 1843.'

Sold for £200
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

Fully marked on base, taperstick, extinguisher, nozzle and each bottle mounts. The hinged covers of the bottles, the container and the bottle supports each part marked. There is some wear to the marks, particularly those on the container but in general they are still legible. There is some surface scratches and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the engraving. The fixing bar underneath is lacking and has been replaced with a wire. There are some chips to the glass bottles and bruises to the hinged covers of each. The cover of one doesn't close properly.

 


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Auction: Antiques & Interiors, to include a section of Silver, 9th Sep, 2022

Highlights of the Silver section include mementos given by two stars of the stage to Cecil King, stage manager at His Majesty’s Theatre, London. Also included is a good selection of useful 19th and 20th century silver, an assortment of earlier silver including a wine-funnel by Peter and Ann Bateman, and a pair of George III silver candlesticks. Among the offering of flatware are a number of basting spoons from the late 18th century as well as a set of twelve table-spoons by Hester Bateman, 1789, being sold with a number of matching pieces. Included with the Objects of Vertu is a 10ct gold compass.

The sale includes a mix of affordable traditional art and antiques, jewellery, watches. Also included are Opera Books from the Library of the late Earl of Harewood.

 

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