5th Apr, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
Antiques & Interiors, to include a Section of Silver
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A Set of Six Russian Silver-Gilt Teaspoons, by Stepan Levin, Moscow, Possibly 1882, each with spiral-twisted handle, the back of the oval bowls engraved with foliage, each 13.8cm long; Together With a Russian silver-gilt caddy-spoon, Moscow 1888, the back of the shovel-shaped bowl engraved with an onion-domed church, with spiral-twisted handle, 88mm long, total weight 3oz 5dwt, 102gr (7)
Each piece is marked as expected. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the gilding. There is some bruising to the handles of some
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Auction: Antiques & Interiors, to include a Section of Silver, 5th Apr, 2024
This Antiques and Interiors sale includes a good offering of silver and objects of vertu. With estimates from under £100 to over £1,000 the sale will appeal to the seasoned collector and to anyone who might want to add a bit of sparkle to their home. A highlight of the objects of vertu in the sale will be a group of early 20th-century pin-cushions. These miniature works of art are formed as animals such as a hedgehog, a duck and a pig. These charming novelty items have long appealed to collectors. Also of interest in the section will be 9ct gold Parker fountain pen and several lots of silver or silver and enamel buttons. The silver section offers several tea and coffee-services as well as numerous flatware items and useful items such as a wine-funnel and various candlesticks. Among the silversmiths whose work is offered in the sale are Hester Bateman, Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard, Carrington & Co., Walker & Hall, Mappin & Webb and the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co..
The sale will also include a private collection of over 100 lots of Moorcroft pottery from the Macintyre era through to modern designs including prestige pieces and trial vases. All to be sold without reserve.
Also included in the sale is a good a mix of affordable traditional art, antiques, jewellery, watches, furniture and more.
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Tuesday 2nd April - Wednesday 3rd April 10am-4pm, Thursday 4th April 10am-5pm, and the morning of sale from 7.30am
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