The spring silver sale offers a fantastic selection of non-European silver, from across India, Burma, Cambodia, Japan, and China. The depth of workmanship to be found from these countries and more demonstrates the intricate and skilled methods for working the surface of the metal from the Cambodian toks to the high purity double walled Japanese Iris pattern wares. One of the more fascinating items is an Indian bowl from Poona mounted to a Burmese silver figural stand, the first time such a combination has been noted, illuminating a rare movement between the two schools of work and the people who owned them.
Silver of global Royalty is found from Prince Albert, Emperor Haile Selassie, Emperor Wilhelm II, and Maharaja Sir Duleep Singh. British silver covers the most interesting areas with well-proportioned examples from Thomas Heming, Barnard, Richard Sibley, Wakelin, Garrard, and Benjamin Smith, among others. Collectors and designers alike can enhance their displays with shapely pieces that separate themselves from more routine examples in this great opportunity to develop the connoisseur’s eye as well as the decorator’s repertoire.
Lot 196 - A mid-20th century Japanese silver teapot, probably Yokohama circa 1950
Sold for £1,500
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 197 - An early 20th century Japanese silver tea caddy, Yokohama circa 1930 by Y. Konoike
Estimated at £500 - £800
Lot 198 - An early 20th century Japanese silver cigarette box, Yokohama circa 1900 by Watanabe
Sold for £875
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 199 - An early 20th century Japanese silver three-piece tea service, Yokohama circa 1910
Estimated at £800 - £1,000
Lot 200 - A late 19th / early 20th century Japanese silver bowl, Yokohama circa 1900
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 203 - An early 20th century Japanese silver basket, Yokohama circa 1920 marked Bisansha
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,600
Lot 205 - A set of twelve Iraqi silver and niello istikan saucers, Omara or Basra circa 1940
Sold for £375
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Lot 206 - An early 20th century Persian (Iranian) unmarked silver beaker, Kermanshah circa 1910
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 208 - A mid -20th century Persian (Iranian) silver small vase, Isfahan circa 1950 mark of Bireae
Sold for £200
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Lot 210 - A mid-20th century Persian (Iranian) unmarked silver cigarette box, Isfahan circa 1960
Sold for £250
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 212 - A mid-20th century Persian (Iranian) silver bottle on stand, Isfahan circa 1960
Sold for £325
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 232 - A pair of mid to late 19th century German or Italian silver salts, circa 1850-80
Sold for £325
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Lot 233 - A mid-20th century Italian 800 standard silver tea caddy, circa 1940
Sold for £188
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Lot 234 - A mid-20th century Italian 800 standard silver flagon, circa 1960
Sold for £425
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 242 - Judaica – An early 20th century German sterling silver dish, circa 1930
Sold for £1,062
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Lot 249 - A late 18th / early 19th century Spanish colonial silver dish, Guatemala circa 1780-1800
Estimated at £400 - £600
Lot 256 - A late 20th century American sterling silver jug, New York circa 1980 by Tiffany and Co
Sold for £550
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 262 - A mid-20th century American sterling silver platter New York circa 1970 by Tiffany and Co
Sold for £625
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lot 275 - A set of six American sterling silver dinner plates, New York circa 1970 by Tiffany and Co
Sold for £4,750
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Lot 277 - A cased Victorian sterling silver fruit eaters set, London 1865 by Francis Higgins
Sold for £625
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Lot 288 - A pair of George IV sterling silver salad servers, London 1823 by Robert Peppin
Estimated at £350 - £450