11th Nov, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2067
 

2067

A Danish Silver Dressing-Table Set
by Georg Jensen, Copenhagen, 1933-1944, Designed by Harald Nielsen, With English Import Marks for London, 1936 and 1937

model number 172A, each piece decorated with foliage, comprising a hand-mirror; a hair-brush; a clothes-brush; a button-hook and the back to a comb
the mirror 22.3cm long (5)

Sold for £250
Estimated at £150 - £250


 

Each piece is marked as expected and with further English import marks. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The bristles to the two brushes with some discolouration and minor losses. The mirror plate with severe loss. The teeth of the comb are lacking.

 


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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 11th Nov, 2023

An impressive 19th century Diamond Bow Brooch is to be offered in the Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sale on 11th November, with an estimate of £12,000-18,000 (plus buyer’s premium). Made circa 1850, the stylised ribbon bow is set with old cut diamonds which total and approximate diamond weight of 18.5 carats.

A rare 1977 Rolex Explorer II (ref:1655) leads the fine watches in the sale. Offered with an estimate of £8,000-12,000, the watch is known by collectors at the “Steve McQueen” watch, as it was made famous by the actor in an advertising campaign for the model.

A good cross-section of antique silver in the sale includes a George III Silver Soup Tureen and Cover, made in London in 1761 by Frederick Kandler (estimate: £2,500-3,500). Also on offer is a good selection of animal-themed silver. Notable examples include a 1959 Silver Stirrup Cup by Asprey cast as a snarling fox’s mask.

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