11th Nov, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2068
A George III Silver Travelling Communion-Cup and Paten
by Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard, London, 1812, Retailed by Makepeace and Harker Serle Street, Lincolns Inn Fields
each piece plain and engraved with the ‘IHS’ Christogram within sunburst, further engraved underneath with initials, in fitted green leather-covered case with brass mounts
the case 15cm wide, weight of silver 8oz 11dwt, 266gr (2)
Sold for £380
Estimated at £300 - £500
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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Sunday 5 November - Friday 10 November 11am-4pm, and morning of sale from 8am.
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