1 Dec 2010
14:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge
Distinguished Designs and Post-War Silver
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Distinguished Designs and Post-War Silver
Back to auction 17936
GERALD BENNEY: A unique 18 carat gold 'stirrup' cup and cover,
London 1967,
the pull-off cover with fine brushed textured surface, with elongated curved lines, the polished end of the spire inset with a diamond, the bowl with a narrow polished band above a fine textured surface applied with numerous polished tubes, the ends inset with gem stones including diamonds, sapphires and emeralds, the tubes slightly vary in length and width, the upper section with shorter tubes, increasing in sizes through the central section and the base with caped tubes to sit flat, the interior with a bright polished surface, total weight 469gms.
the pull-off cover with fine brushed textured surface, with elongated curved lines, the polished end of the spire inset with a diamond, the bowl with a narrow polished band above a fine textured surface applied with numerous polished tubes, the ends inset with gem stones including diamonds, sapphires and emeralds, the tubes slightly vary in length and width, the upper section with shorter tubes, increasing in sizes through the central section and the base with caped tubes to sit flat, the interior with a bright polished surface, total weight 469gms.
Sold for
£60,000
inc. premium
Footnotes
- This lot includes the working design drawing as illustrated.
Category: Decorative Arts / Silver
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