19th Sep, 2020 10:00 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
Lot 2019
 

2019

A Victorian Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Posy-Holder, by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, Circa 1840, the

A Victorian Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Posy-Holder, by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, Circa 1840, the body formed as a part openwork cornucopia, with carved foliage mother-of-pearl handle, 14.5cm high

While the maker's mark on the present posy-holder is the distinctive JW mark used by Joseph Willmore the marks was actually used by the partnership of Joseph Willmore, John Yapp and John Woodward until 1845 which Yapp and Woodward entered their own mark. The posy holder is lacking a date letter but the presence of the Victoria head duty mark along with the maker's mark means it must date from between 1838 and 1845.
Not Sold

 

. Marked on each side with maker's mark, duty mark and lion passant. There is some wear to the marks but they are still legible. There is some discolouration and scratching to the mother-of-pearl which has also been re-glued. There is some minor scratching and wear to the silver.

 


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

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

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