28th Oct, 2022 10:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
1352
A VICTORIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX
by David Pettifer, Birmingham 1853, shaped demilune, with all-over scrolling foliate engraving, the hinged cover with presentation inscription dated 1867, with scrolling leaf thumbpiece, gilded to interior. 7.1cm wide, 2.2 troy ounces
Presentation inscription reads: 'PRESENTED / WITH A HORSE / TO / Charles Warke Esqe M.D. / By a Few of his Friends / in token of their respect for his many excellent / qualities in both his public and / private capacity / MAGILLIGAN / 1867'.
Sold for £320
by David Pettifer, Birmingham 1853, shaped demilune, with all-over scrolling foliate engraving, the hinged cover with presentation inscription dated 1867, with scrolling leaf thumbpiece, gilded to interior. 7.1cm wide, 2.2 troy ounces
Presentation inscription reads: 'PRESENTED / WITH A HORSE / TO / Charles Warke Esqe M.D. / By a Few of his Friends / in token of their respect for his many excellent / qualities in both his public and / private capacity / MAGILLIGAN / 1867'.
Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 28th Oct, 2022
We are delighted to present our upcoming Jewellery, Watches & Silver sale. Among the highlights is a great Patek Philippe Calatrava strap watch in 18-carat gold (lot 1526, £15,000-25,000 plus fees), as well as a selection of diamond rings, including a 2.05-carat solitaire ring in platinum (lot 1565, £10,000-15,000 plus fees), 3.40-carat three-stone ring in platinum (lot 1528, £10,000-15,000) and a 2.55-carat solitaire ring in 18-carat gold (lot 1567, £8,000-12,000 plus fees). A fabulous selection of silver including an extensive single-owner collection, a fine George III cup and cover by Paul Storr, London 1814 (lot 1289, £10,000-15,000 plus fees), a fine George III soup tureen by Paul Storr, London 1812 (lot 1287, £10,000-15,000 plus fees) and a most extensive silver canteen for twelve by V.B. Vickers, Sheffield 1930 and 1920, housed in a fitted walnut three-drawer cabinet (lot 1243, £8,000-12,000 plus fees)
Viewing
26th October 10am-4pm
27th October 10am-7pm
Sale day 9am-10am
