11th Nov, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2073
A Three-Piece Victorian Silver Travelling Communion-Set
by Charles Reily and George Storer, London, 1839
each piece engraved with foliage centring the ‘IHS’ Christogram within sunburst, comprising a communion-cup with gilt-interior; a paten on spreading foot and a vase-shaped wine-bottle with an associated detachable stopper, in fitted burgundy leather-covered case, gilt tooled with an inscription
the case 11.5cm wide, gross weight of silver 5oz 8dwt, 168gr (3)
The inscription reads ‘In Memoriam Rev’d W.B. Findlay to Rev’d M.M. Simpson Etherley Dec’r 20th 1875’.
Sold for £300
Estimated at £150 - £250
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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