Spring 2014 Fine Silver Auction Preview
Martin McIlroy, Head of the Silver Department, previews the silver on offer in the
Spring 2014 Fine Sale that includes an important and rare silver Arts and Crafts
Movement bowl by Charles Robert Ashbee (1863-1942) as well as an impressive Indian
silver pedestal bowl and an 18th Century French silver rococo double salt, which
both have already attracted considerable foreign interest.
The most important lot in the
silver auction
of the
Spring 2014 Fine Art Sale
is undoubtedly a
rare Arts and Crafts silver bowl
(FS22/153) by
Charles Robert Ashbee, being
39cm in diameter and weighing 47 troy ozs. Ashbee (1863-1942), a leading light
of the influential Arts and Crafts Movement in England, established the
Guild and School of Handicraft in London in 1888. However, it was not until
early 1896 that, on behalf of the Guild, he entered a maker's mark at Goldsmith's
Hall. The present bowl bears Ashbee's own maker's mark, thus making it
one of the earliest recorded pieces produced after the Guild commenced silver production.
The estimate is £8,000-£10,000.
The most important lot in the upcoming Fine Silver Auction within the Spring 2014
Fine Sale (29th April 2014 - 1st May 2014; in Exeter and Online) is undoubtedly
the rare silver Arts and Crafts Movement bowl (FS22/153) produced by Charles Robert
Ashbee (1863-1942), which carries a pre-sale estimate of £8,000-£10,000.
In the same Arts and Crafts influence, there is a more affordable
silver sweetmeat dish
(FS22/8) by
Mappin and Webb,
which was produced ten years after the Ashbee piece. It still retains the charm
of beaten silver, being simple in line and form. It is expected to realise between
£300-£400.
A silver sweetmeat dish (FS22/8) is also being offered in the same sale with a more
affordable estimate of £300-£400. The silver is being sold on Tuesday, 29th April
2014 as part of the Spring 2014 Fine Sale.
One of the oddest teapots to come up for auction is a
George III teapot
(FS22/116), which is almost cubist in style, so very much before its time. It is
believed to have been made by John Robins, who was known to produce some
very quirky designs. Perhaps this may have influenced the likes of Christopher Dresser.
The estimate is £400-£600.
This George III teapot (FS22/116) is quite unusual, being almost cubist in style.
It is believed to have been made by the silversmith John Robins of London in 1799.
Continental and Foreign Silver
is also included in this sale with two large silver pheasants (FS22/104,
FS22/105)
being the most decorative; each being estimated at £600-£700. France is also represented
with an
18th century Rococo double salt
(FS22/96), which has created great interest abroad and should realise £500-£700.
One of two large silver pheasants (FS22/104; estimate £600-£700) in the silver auction
of the Spring 2014 Fine Sale, which is being held at our South West of England salerooms
as well as online with live bidding available.
The other large continental silver pheasant (FS22/105; estimate £600-£700) in the
silver auction.
A French 18th Century silver rococo double salt (FS22/96) has attracted considerable
interest already from overseas buyers and is expected to fetch £500-£700.
From Asia, there is an impressive large
Indian silver pedestal bowl
(FS22/101), decorated with hunting scenes. A great deal of interest has been shown
by Indian collectors and it is expected to top £1,000.
The silver auction includes an impressive silver Indian pedestal bowl (FS22/101),
which has excited Indian collectors. The lot is expected to sell in excess of £1,000.
More traditional Georgian silver comes later in the silver auction and includes
a
pair
of entrée dishes,
(FS22/131), which is estimated at £800-£1,200. There is also a set of
three oval platters by
John Parker & Edward Wakelin
(FS22/152), which would look good on any sideboard and carry an estimate of £600–£800.
A set of three George III silver oval platters by John Parker & Edward Wakelin
(FS22/152) carry a pre-sale estimate of £600-£800.
- Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
- Fine Art Auction
- Fine Silver
- Charles Robert Ashbee (1863-1942)
- Mappin & Webb
- John Parker & Edward Wakelin
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