19th Sep, 2020 10:00 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
Lot 2012
 

2012

A Victorian Silver Posy-Holder and a Silvered Example, The First Maker's Mark Rubbed,...

A Victorian Silver Posy-Holder and a Silvered Example, The First Maker's Mark Rubbed, Birmingham, 1864, The Second Apparently Unmarked, Circa 1880, the first six-sided tapering and engraved with foliage and a crest, with hinged legs, the second openwork and engraved with wrigglework, 15.5cm high and smaller, weight of silver 1oz 2dwt (2)

Sold for £280
Estimated at £100 - £150


 

. The silver example is fully marked near rim and part marked on each leg. There is some wear to the marks, though they are still legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points. The leg are slightly out of alignment to the body and the pin is lacking. The silvered example has some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some bruising to the rim.

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 19th Sep, 2020

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