Silver and Objects of Vertu

3 Feb 2010, starting at 11:00 GMT .
London, Knightsbridge

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This sale is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future sales, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this sale, please contact customer services.


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A 19th century Russian silver combined cigarette case, vesta case and lighter, by August-Wilhelm Holmstrom, Moscow 1892,

A patented silver card holder, by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1913,

An early 19th century French gold and mother of pearl mounted almanac, with the discharge mark for Paris 1809-17,

A George III silver purse vinaigrette, no town mark, probably by Jesse Parkes, Birmingham 1816, and two furtehr vinaigrettes (3)

A George III silver book vinaigrette, by Postans & Tye, Birmingham 1819, and two further vinaigrettes (3)

A nine carat gold match box case, by Garrard & Co, London 1938,

An 18th century Dutch silver toy 'baby walker,' by Arnoldus van Geffen, Amsterdam 1762,

A 19th century French silver-gilt scent bottle holder, and six further items (7)

A 19th century French silver-gilt writing etui,

A Victorian silver mounted tortoiseshell double photograph frame, by William Comyns, London 1895,

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This sale is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future sales, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this sale, please contact customer services.

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Buyers' Premium and Charges

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Buyer's Premium Rates
25% on the first £175,000 of the Hammer Price
20% from £175,001 to £3,000,000 the Hammer Price
12.5% from £3,000,001 of the Hammer Price

VAT at the current rate of 20% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges excluding Artists Resale Right.

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