22nd Mar, 2024 10:00
Silver and Objects of Vertu
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A Victorian silver castle top vinaigrette, of lobed oval form, the cover with engraved scene of Brightonhelmstone (Brighton), showing the Old Chain Pier, on an engine-turned radial ground, with projecting foliate thumbpiece, the hinged cover opens to reveal a gilt interior and pierced hinged grille decorated with foliate scrolls, the underside is decorated with engine-turning and central cartouche with engraved initials, Nathaniel Mills. Birmingham, 1846, length 3.8cm, weight 16.1g/0.51ozt approx
Note: An identical scene is illustrated in 'Silver Boxes', by Eric Delieb, page 102, plate 163.
According to Delieb, "The little 'pedestal-shaped' building in the foreground was the box office where tickets were obtained for access to the pier. One then entered the gate on the left and proceeded to the pier, which was quite a way from the entrance, along the Marine Parade".
Sold for £380
A Victorian silver castle top vinaigrette, of lobed oval form, the cover with engraved scene of Brightonhelmstone (Brighton), showing the Old Chain Pier, on an engine-turned radial ground, with projecting foliate thumbpiece, the hinged cover opens to reveal a gilt interior and pierced hinged grille decorated with foliate scrolls, the underside is decorated with engine-turning and central cartouche with engraved initials, Nathaniel Mills. Birmingham, 1846, length 3.8cm, weight 16.1g/0.51ozt approx
Note: An identical scene is illustrated in 'Silver Boxes', by Eric Delieb, page 102, plate 163.
According to Delieb, "The little 'pedestal-shaped' building in the foreground was the box office where tickets were obtained for access to the pier. One then entered the gate on the left and proceeded to the pier, which was quite a way from the entrance, along the Marine Parade".
Auction: Silver and Objects of Vertu, 22nd Mar, 2024
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