25th Jan, 2023 12:00
SILVER
1065
† AN EDWARDIAN SILVER TABLE LIGHTER
by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, London 1901, the spherical lighter fitted with two matches, raised on two ball feet joining to two ring handles with thumbpieces, above a rectangular ashtray base on four flattened bun feet, engraved with 13th Hussars regimental badge and with presentation inscription dated 1899-1900, (a/f). 15.7cm wide, 10.9 troy ounces gross
The Light Dragoons Regiment
Presentation inscription: COLONEL BLAGROVE CB / AND OFFICERS / 13TH HUSSARS / FROM / CAPTAIN R N SMYTH / 21ST LANCERS / SOUTH AFRICA / 1899-1900
Sold for £280
by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, London 1901, the spherical lighter fitted with two matches, raised on two ball feet joining to two ring handles with thumbpieces, above a rectangular ashtray base on four flattened bun feet, engraved with 13th Hussars regimental badge and with presentation inscription dated 1899-1900, (a/f). 15.7cm wide, 10.9 troy ounces gross
Presentation inscription: COLONEL BLAGROVE CB / AND OFFICERS / 13TH HUSSARS / FROM / CAPTAIN R N SMYTH / 21ST LANCERS / SOUTH AFRICA / 1899-1900
Auction: SILVER, 25th Jan, 2023
The sale includes a single-owner collection of silver by Paul Storr, including an important set of three graduated meat dishes, marked London 1811; and a further pair of meat dishes, marked London 1803 . A particular feature of the auction is a collection of regimental silver, consigned by The Light Dragoons Charitable Trust (identified by an † symbol).
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