11th Nov, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2071
A Three-Piece Victorian Silver-Gilt or Silver-Gilt Mounted Travelling Communion-Set
by Charles Reily and George Storer, London, 1838
each piece engraved with foliage on a matted ground centring the ‘IHS’ Christogram within sunburst, comprising a communion-cup; a paten on spreading foot and a silver-gilt mounted glass wine-bottle with screw cap, in a slightly later fitted black leather-covered case, the case applied with silver-gilt plaque and silver gilt clasp in the form of a bishops mitre, the plaque engraved with an inscription
the case 10.3cm wide, weight of silver 3oz 1dwt, 95gr (3)
The inscription reads ‘The Rev’d W. Dyke M.A. from the Rural Deal and Clergy of the Deanery of Frome Hereforshire in token of affection and esteem Oct’r 15 1844’.
Sold for £140
Estimated at £200 - £300
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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