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Decorative Arts + The John Hurlston Collection, Part II — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:303
Sale Title:Decorative Arts + The John Hurlston Collection, Part IILots with images:303
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:225
Date:8-Oct-2019
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A collection of antique cutlery 17th & 18th century, comprising ten three-prong forks, eleven two-prong forks and four knives, of various styles and sizes, the largest fork 20.8 cm long. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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A collection of ivory and sterling silver cutlery, 18th & 19th century, comprising a set of six forks, hallmarked William Abdy II, circa 1790, a set of six Victorian fish knives with beaded detail to handles, hallmarked Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield, circa 1868, a set of six fish knives hallmarked London, circa 1899, and a Georgian fish slice, hallmarked Peter and William Bateman, London, circa 1805, the fish slice 29 cm long. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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A collection of fish related flatware, comprising a set of six sterling silver knives, hallmarked Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield, circa 1933, a pair of fish servers, hallmarked Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield, circa 1902, a cased set of Victorian ivory handled fish servers, a pair of silver plate fish serving tongs and a cased Victorian sterling silver fish knife. Approximately 642 gms silver, the sterling fish servers 23.5 cm & 29 cm long. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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A collection of ivory handled cutlery, comprising nine main forks, six entree forks, twelve main knives, two entree knives, and a carving fork and knife, the carving knive and fork 33.5 cm &25 cm long. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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Four figural pieces of cutlery 16th century, comprising three knives and a two-prong fork, each with silvered handles adorned with classical style figures, the largest knife 24 cm long. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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A collection of silver flatware, comprising three basting spoons (with hallmarks for: William Eley & William Fearn, London, circa 1801; George Burrows, London, circa 1796; and London, circa 1765), a pair of serving forks hallmarked Charles Boyton, London, circa 1835, and three pairs of sugar tongs, one hallmarked Exeter, circa 1839. Approximately 512 gms silver, the largest basting spoon 28.5 cm long. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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A collection of decorative cutlery, 18th century and later, comprising a 19th century French mother-of-pearl handled carving fork and knife, a Victorian sterling silver and mother-of-pearl fork and knife (hallmarks for Martin, Hall & Co, Sheffield, circa 1894), a decorative ivory pistol grip handled fork and knife (marked Harrison Brothers & Howson to blade), a German 18th century mother-of-pearl handled knife and two-prong fork, and an 18th century tortoiseshell handled spoon, knife and two-prong fork…
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A collection of decorative cutlery, 18th century and later, comprising a stone handled spatula, an 18th century shagreen handled knife and two-prong fork set, two pairs of 18th century agate handled knives and forks, a 19th century French silver & ebony handled fork and spoon, an 18th century goldstone pistol grip handled knife and a late 18th century stone handled fork, the spatula 33.5 cm long. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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Three cased knife sets, 19th century, comprising a set of twelve ivory handled knives (the blades marked 'Abadie'), twelve mother-of-pearl handled knives and twelve ebony handled knives (the blades marked 'Laderier a Namur'), the ebony handled knives 26 cm long. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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Three cased cutlery sets 17th century and later, comprising a 17th century leather cased two-prong fork and matching knife, a leather cased 19th century Christening set, and a set of six sterling silver pistol grip handled knives (hallmarked Mappin & Webb, Sheffield, circa 1906), the two-prong fork and knife 19.5 cm & 22.5 cm long. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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A Georgian marquetry inlaid cutlery box & contents, early 19th century, the serpentine case, trimmed with herringbone inlaid, the inlaid lid opening to reveal various cutlery compartments containing a part set of ivory handled cutlery, comprising a carving set, five main knives, six main forks, five entree knives and six entree forks. 37.5 cm high, 25 cm deep, 22 cm wide. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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A Georgian mahogany cutlery box early 19th century, of plain design, raised on three bun feet, the lid opening to reveal various cutlery compartments. 38.5 cm high, 23.3 cm wide, 31.5 cm deep. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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A collection of eleven silver plate lobster picks, comprising a set of six Walker & Hall lobster forks decorated with ship and dolphin motifs, a set of three picks by Harrison Brothers & Howson, and two Elkington & Co picks. 23.5 cm, 19.3 cm & 18.3 cm long. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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Six pieces of folding cutlery, 18th & 19th century, comprising a matching folding 19th century French silver and ivory handled spoon and fork, a 19th century English bone handled fork, an 18th century tortroiseshell handled two-prong fork, a 18th century German green stained ivory handled fork and a 18th century petit green stained ivory handled fork, the largest pair 22 cm extended, 11.5 cm folded. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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Three leather cased travelling cutlery sets, 17th century & later, comprising a 17th century French silver inlaid ivory handled two-prong fork and knife set housed in a tooled leather sheath (marked 'Wox' to the case), an early 20th century Turkish niello decorated fork and knife set housed in a leather sheath (the blade inscribed with Arabic to one side and dated 1908 to the other), a Georgian sterling silver spoon (hallmarked Christopher & Thomas Wilkes Barker, London, circa 1804), and a matching ivory…
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A leather cased travelling cutlery set, 19th century, the leather case monogramed and dated 1st July 1872 to lid. Opening to reveal a retractable travelling cup, small salt shaker, and three piece ivory and silver plate folding knife, spoon, fork and cork screw. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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Four antique pocket knives and a travelling fork and knife set 19th century, the pocket knives of various shapes, mounted in bone, faux tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl, the matched cutlery cased in small leather case, each mounted with mother-of-pearl, the cutlery case 9 cm x 4 cm x 1 cm. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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Three pairs of salad servers, 19th century, comprising a pair of ebony salad servers with silver plate mounts, a pair of French Art Nouveau salad servers with ivory prong and bowl, and a pair of Victorian sterling silver salad servers with hallmarks for John Thomas Heath & John Hartshorne Middleton, Birmingham, circa 1886, the silver servers 28 cm long. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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A set of jasper handled knives Sheffield, circa 1867, each with steel blades, sterling silver collars and faceted jasper stone handles. 22.6 cm long. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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A collection of antique stone-handled cutlery 19th century, comprising a pair of Victorian agate handled and sterling silver knives (hallmarked George Unite, Birmingham, circa 1850, with the Carruthers crest & motto), a matching Georgian bloodstone and sterling silver fork and knife (hallmarked Moses William Brent & Sydenham William Peppin, circa 1815), and a matched set of two Victorian agate handled & sterling silver forks and pistols grip knives (the knives hallmarked George William Adams, London, circa…
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A collection of French flatware, 19th century, comprising a set of six ivory handled sterling silver knives by Pierre Queille, circa 1840, and a set of eleven silver oyster forks, the knife 20 cm long, the oyster fork 15 cm long. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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Three pieces of Russian flatware 19th century, comprising a silver cheese knife, hallmarked Ah, St Petersburg, a silver handled knife, dated 1860 and a silver plate commemorative server. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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A collection of antique epicurean utensils, 19th century, comprising a julienne slicer, an Adams & Son bone handled spatula, an ornate pair of serving tongs, a wood handled serving fork, a pair of spade and fork servers, a small set of ivory handled serving tongs, and a pair of sterling silver grape scissors, the spatula 43 cm long. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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A Victorian buckram covered cutlery box 19th century, with brass hardware, the lid opening to reveal a green velvet cased interior with various cutlery compartments, raised on three feet 29.5 cm high, 18.4 cm wide, 23 cm deep. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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Eight early hunting knives 16th century and later, comprising an Argentinian style gaucho knife (marked 'Franz Wenk / solingen' to blade) with an elaborate gilt bronze handle, a horn-handled hunting knife with hunting scene inlaid to handle, two German bone handled knives with bird motifs, a bone and mother of pearl inlaid knife, and three treen handled knives, the German knives 28 cm long. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.
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A vintage retractable library ladder, the olive green leather covered wooden folding ladder from the mid-20th century, with nailhead trim and brass accents. Features a rounded wooden structure covered with olive green leather, accented with a nailhead trim. For a similar example see lot 95, the pixie Skase collection, sold for $27,280 (Ibp) Closed height 2.6 meters, open height 2.34 meters.
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An impressive marble bust of a gentleman on a black marble plinth modelled in the classical style with draped robes, raised on a circular socle. Displayed on a large black marble square base. 80 cm high, 60 cm wide, 30 cm deep. Provenance: David Hicks collection
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A classical style marble torso after the dancing satyr type after the antique, the body in chiastic pose, raised on a stepped marble stand. 67 cm total weight. Provenance: David Hicks collection
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A baby grand piano Steinway & Sons model M, Serial number 271 194, New York, circa 1931, the cast iron plate bearing the maker mark and serial number. Approximately 275kg 170 cm long, 148 cm wide
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After Emilie Loius Picault 20th century Pegasus patinated bronze depicting Perseus & Pegasus, on a rock formation. Signed E. Picault, salon des Beaux Arts 119 cm high, 33 wide, 89 cm deep
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A rare set of thirty-six miniature portraits, 'The rulers of England', by Warman an extremely rare set of 36 early framed miniatures depicting the rulers of England from William the Conqueror to Queen Victoria. Signed by W Warman, and dated 1855. Framed in original gold leaf frame. Accompanied by a framed family tree, the frame 84 cm x 69 cm, each miniature 9.5 cm high
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A fine pair of French antique painted commodes, each painted with a faux marble top and foliate motifs to the front and sides, the front champhered corners terminating on tapered feet, the three drawers applied with key hole escutcheons and patinated brass knobs 78 cm high, 97 cm wide, 46 cm deep (each)
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An amboyna and ebonised etagere 19th century, comprising three tiers with a mirrored back 106 cm high, 101 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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A French parquetry and marquetry side table 19th century having a square marble top with moulded edges, with a single drawer raised on four fluted columns above a single parquetry door applied with patera, opening to a marble lined cupboard, raised on turned feet 87 cm high, 44 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A French kingwood secretaire chest 19th century serpentine in form, with a rose marble top, above a drop-down secretaire opening to a fitted interior of shelves and two drawers, above five drawers, the whole applied with ormolu 126 cm high, 64 cm wide, 35 cm deep
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A Swedish walnut and ebonized side cabinet 19th century having a shaped top with ebonized moulded edges, with a single drawer above a figured walnut panel door with an ebonised frame, enclosing a cupboard space 95 cm high, 71 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A Spanish walnut vargueno on stand 18th century, circa 1780, the rectangular upper body mounted with pierced steel escutcheons, the fall front door opening to multiple bone inlaid drawers and doors. 143 cm high, 91 cm wide, 39.5 cm deep
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An 18th century Continental console table, the rectangular top above three drawers with brass escutcheons and handles, raised on four serpentine legs united with stretchers 91 cm high, 117.5 cm wide, 65.5 cm deep
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A rare Dutch double bureau circa 1760, the whole comprising three sections, in mahogany veneered on oak, beginning with two drawers above double fall-front bureaus enclosing fitted interiors, the lower portion with three drawers above an apron front, applied with pierced brass escutcheons and two pairs of campaign handles, raised on curved legs applied with ormolu 154 cm high, 83 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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A Dutch marquetry bureau 18th century, of classic bombe form, with floral marquetry throughout, the drop down leather inset bureau opening to a fitted interior with lozenge inlaid drawers flanking pigeon holes and a small cupboard, below are a pair of drawers above three graduating drawers, the whole raised on bracket feet 106 cm high, 115 cm wide, 62 cm deep
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A fine pair of Louis XV style fruitwood fauteuils, of typical form, upholstered in cream fabric, raised on scrolled cabriole legs, each 96 cm high
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A Louis Philippe mahogany and marble centre table 19th century having a circular marble top with a moulded border, raised on a gadrooned pedestal above three claw feet 78 cm high, 100 cm diameter
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A French style carved console table serpentine in form, with a single foliate carved drawer, raised on scrolled legs 79 cm high, 107 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A carved oak fold-out table attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1940s, the fold-over top comprising two hinged leaves, above reeded panels and a single drawer, the whole raised on four relief carved legs with vine motifs 80.5 cm high, 149 cm extended, 74.5 cm wide
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A French Chinoiserie red lacquer bombe commode 19th century, of typical form with a serpentine marble plate, with a painted landscape of a pagoda, buildings and country side, featuring ormolu handles and escutcheons. 84 cm x 122 cm x 54 cm
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A French zinc Oeil de Bouef mirror 19th century, the oval mirrored plate set within a shaped frame with a curved pediment 97 cm x 95 cm
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A pair of Regency style ebonized armchairs, each chair painted in black and cream with cartouches to the centre of the back rails above decorative rattan panels, the outswept scrolled arms above seats upholstered in faux zebra hide, raised on turned front legs with bands of gold 92 cm high
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A pair of black lacquered Chinoiserie elbow chairs circa 1820-1830 having turned crest rails, above pierced horizontal rails with painted figures and gilding throughout, raised on turned legs 89 cm high
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A fine set of eight contemporary high back dining chairs, with crested backs, in cream upholstery on square cut tapered legs 109 cm high
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A rococo style carved giltwood mirror 19th century, the impressively carved ornate frame bordered with elaborate scrolls and foliate motifs 124 cm x 133 cm
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A pair of barley twist armchairs late 19th century, the backs and seats in studded zig-zag pattern upholstery with tassels, barley twist arms and legs united with stretchers 92 cm high
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A small Spanish provincial table 19th century, the solid rectangular top raised on shaped supports united by wrought iron stretchers 79 cm high,131.5 cm long, 74 cm wide
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A Chinoiserie side table 19th century red lacquered and painted with rural scenes, the central drawer above a pierced apron front, raised on cabriole legs 88 cm high, 104 cm wide, 51.5 cm deep
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A Venetian smoke glass and Swarovski Crystal chandelier circa 1950, with six branches adorned with smoke glass droplets 127 cm high including chain, 60 cm diameter
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A Marie Therese chandelier by Preciosa circa 1950, in two tiers comprising fifteen branches, adorned with crystal plaquettes and droplets 135 cm high, 77 cm diameter
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A Marie Therese chandelier circa 1950, with six branches adorned with Venetian amber droplets. 97 cm high (including chain), 53 cm diameter
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A Venetian fruit chandelier early 20th century, with ten gilded metal branches adorned with venetian coloured glass fruit and clear droplets 123 cm high including chain, 76 cm diameter
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A small Renaissance Tuscan walnut credenza 15th century, the provinical credenza with a lovely patina. Two doors to upper body revealing a small single shelf, the lower body with two larger doors enclosing a larger storage cavity with two shelves. 101 cm high, 83 cm wide, 30.5 cm deep. Provenance: Purchased in Florence in January 1957
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Dennis Diderot 1713-1784, circa 1770 eight framed copper plate engravings from the third edition of 'Recueil de planches, sur les sciences, les arts libe'raux, et les arts mechaniques', information attached to verso of each frame, 37 cm x 24 cm
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An impressive Aubusson verdure tapestry 17th century, circa 1690 depicting an allegory of 'The Judgment of Paris'. Woven in wool, depicting an open wooded landscape with six figures in the foreground and a mountainous landscape in the background 284 cm x 409 cm. Provenance: Purchased by current owner in Paris.
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A large contemporary custom Persian carpet repeating floral motifs on a beige field. 100% vegetal dyes on high quality wool. Approximately 600 cm x 400 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Behruz studio
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A large contemporary custom Persian carpet repeating floral motifs on a beige field. 100% vegetal dyes on high quality wool. 504 cm x 273 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Behruz studio
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A large German 400 day clock by Gustave Becker (1819-1885) inscription to base, dated 1887. Totoal height 41.5 cm
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A Victorian Japanned clock on bracket circa 1860s, with a French movement, key and pendulum, having a pagoda pediment and a japanned case with landscapes, figures, and birds, raised on bracket feet, and accompanied by a matching wall bracket. 32 cm high
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A French boulle marquetry clock on stand, circa 1860, with silk suspension, 30 day bell strike, having an arched ormolu top flanked by torch finials, the enameled clock face with blue Roman numerals, the front of the case and stand inlaid with cut brass, tortoise shell and bone, and applied with ormolu mounts. 43 cm high (including stand)
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A French brass cased carriage clock circa 1860s, in a lovely gorge case with original leather carry case, strike repeat, lever platform. 13 cm high (clock)
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A Black Forest style musical cuckoo wall clock circa 20th century eight day movement, flanked by carved game themes 104 cm high, 74 cm wide
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A French ormolu mantel clock late 18th century having a verge escapement and silk suspension movement, with an ebonised case, inlaid in cut brass, surmounted with an urn finial, applied with ormolu throughout, the unique rippled and enameled clock face showing Roman and Arabic numerals, set within an ormolu panel featuring a double headed eagle, raised on four scrolled ormolu feet 72 cm high, 42 cm wide, 13 cm deep
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A 'Perruches' iridescent glass bowl by Rene Lalique, the body moulded with repeating parakeets within blossoming branches, in frosted, clear and opalescent glass, etched 'R. Lalique France' to base. 11 cm high, 24.1 cm diameter
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A 'Mossi' opalescent vase by Rene Lalique, model first introduced 1933, of flared cylindrical form with rows of roundels on a frosted glass ground, incised to the base Lalique France. 18 cm high
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An English sweet meats glass jar mid 19th century, of urn form, each bowl cut in a plain diamond pattern and above a stepped square pedestal base 32 cm high
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A set of four Moser emerald glass hock wines 19th century, each in a rich emerald glass, decorated in the rococo style in a thick gold paste. Monogramed 'B' along with repeating 'C' scrolls and lattices to the bowl and base, and having long octagonal tapering stems. Unsigned 18.5 cm high
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A pair of Moser ruby flashed cabochon wine goblets late 19th/Early 20th century, the clear glass bowl and stem heavily decorated in gilded foliate motifs, each bowl additionally decorated with repeating ruby flashed glass cabochons. Unsigned 18 cm high
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A pair of Victorian floral glass dumps circa 1880, each featuring one large foil daisy with a lower tier of foil daisies emerging from a pot tallest 10.5 cm
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Two Victorian glass dumps circa 1880 both with sulphide inclusions, the first depicting a lion the second the Prince of Wales plumes. Tallest 10 cm high
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Three Victorian glass dump paperweights circa 1880 two having bubble inclusions, the third with a stacked flower design. Tallest 15 cm high
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Two faceted Bohemian paperweights circa 1880 one containing a seated dog, the other five striped flowers emerging from a multi-coloured pot tallest 10 cm high
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Two Baccarat paperweights circa 1850 both with flower designs. One faceted in form. Tallest 3.5 cm high
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A Venetian candy scramble paperweight & one other, 19th century both with inclusions of coloured fragments. Tallest 8.5 cm high
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A pair of comb cut magnum decanters on a papier mache tray 19th century, each decanter of generous proportions having gilded rims with tapered and fluted necks beneath a flat ovoid stopper, the tray having a tapered waist and a band of gilding to the inner edge. Decanters 32 cm high, tray 61 cm long, 27 cm wide
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Three Bristol blue decanters on papier mache stand circa 1790, the three decanters gilded with labels for Hollands (Gin), Rum, and brandy in gold, the stand having circular brass handle, turned supports, and raised on three brass feet 22 cm high
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A Dutch Schnapps flask late 18th century rectangular in form with chamfered sides, decorated with enamelled figures in traditional costume. 15.5 cm high
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A Favrile glass vase Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1910 elegantly formed with a tapering body and a faintly scalloped rim, signed to the base 'L.C.T. Favrile' 16.5 cm high
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A Japanese silver boat by Tekehiko Seki, the model boat finely crafted in silver, modelled overflowing with treasures. Housed in a wooden framed display case and accompanied by original box, the original box 26.5 cm x 25 cm x 18 cm
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A pair of Russian silver & cloisonne spoons circa 1900, the back of the bowls nicely decorated with vibrant cloisonne enamels in floriate motifs set within a beaded border. Marked E.H, with a Russian silver 84 Zolotnik mark. 10.3 cm long, 3 cm wide
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A Russian silver egg on stand, of ovoid form, with embossed naturalistic motifs, and inset with garnet cabochons. Raised on a pierced floral decorated three-footed stand, with a Russian silver 88 Zolotnik mark. 8.5 cm high
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A large Russian silver & cloisonne spoon Moscow, circa 1908, the back of the bowl decorated with vibrant cloisonne enamels in floriate motifs set on a geometric ground. Maker's marks for Abdurashid Gabiev, with a Russian silver 84 Zolotnik mark. Total weight 86.3 gms 20.5 cm long, 6.5 cm wide (across the bowl)
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Two Russian silver & cloisonne spoons Moscow, circa 1892, comprising a tea spoon and straining spoon, both decorated with vibrant cloisonne enamels in floriate motifs set within a geometric border. Maker's marks for Ivan Saltikov, with a Russian silver 84 Zolotnik mark. Total weight 77.2 gms, the straining spoon 16.5 cm long, the teaspoon 13.5 cm long
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A small Russian silver & cloisonne box Moscow, circa 1908-1916, the small hinged rectangular case nicely decorated with vibrant cloisonne enamels in scrolling floriate motifs, the lid opening to a gilt wash interior. Maker's mark for Orest Kurlyukov, with a Russian silver 84 Zolotnik mark. Total weight 85.7 gms 2.2 cm high, 8.6 cm wide, 3.1 cm deep
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A Russian silver & enamel jewellery box Moscow, circa 1908-1916, the oval box decorated with an embossed portrait of a young female, her hair set with a garnet cabochon, set within a purple enamel ground. Maker's marks of 11A for the 11th Artel, with a Russian silver 88 Zolotnik mark. Total weight 163.4 gms 3 cm high
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A Russian silver & cloisonne perfume bottle Moscow, circa 1899-1908, of circular form, detailed with vibrant cloisonne enamel. Maker's marks for Ivan Khlebnikov, with a Russian silver 88 Zolotnik mark. Total weight 87 gms 8.5 cm high, 5 cm wide, 2.5 cm deep
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A heavy Russian silver & cloisonne cigarette case Moscow, circa 1908-1916, the hinged rectangular case decorated with vibrant cloisonne enamels in geometric motifs. Maker's mark for Dmitry Nicktin (active 1893-1917), with a Russian silver 84 Zolotnik mark. Total weight 257.7 gms 1.3 cm high, 11 cm wide, 8.2 cm deep
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A French miniature guilloche enamel pill box in original case circa 1880, of circular form covered in a green guilloche enamel in a star pattern and richly gilded to borders with garlands. Housed in the original leather case, the enamel box 3.2 cm x 3.9 cm, the case 3 cm x 5.1 cm
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A French pique tortoiseshell purse inset with timepiece, 19th century, circa 1850, of rounded rectangular form, nicely decorated to lid with pique, the centre inset with a small timepiece, the purse opening to reveal four compartments. 8.5 cm wide, 6 cm deep, 2 cm high
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A Faberge Russian silver handled bowl late 19th century, the shallow bowl with a gilt wash interior and palmette and patera border to rim. Hallmarked with the Faberge mark and a Russian silver 84 Zolotnik mark. 12.5 cm high, 12.5 cm diameter
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A Tiffany & Co. sterling silver leaf-form bowl mid 20th century, the shallow dish with a pierced handle. Marked 'Tiffany & Co/ Makers/ Sterling/ 88885/ M. 15 cm long, 2.5 cm high
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A sterling silver biscuit barrel James Deakin & Sons Ltd / Sheffield / 1896, the scalloped shape clam shell opening, revealing intricate pierced hinged compartments. An inscription to the base of one of the shells reads 'Presented by the women of Glenelg to Mrs Baden Pattinson Mayoress 1944/97' 26.5 cm high, 24 cm wide, 34.5 cm (opened)
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A Georgian sterling silver card tray William Bennett / London / circa 1818, of circular form with a gadrooned edge, raised on three shell capped feet. Monogrammed Jin to centre. Approximately 538 gms silver 23 cm diameter, 2.8 cm high
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A sterling silver 'Bernadotte' pattern cutlery set by Georg Jensen, comprising twelve soup spoons, twelve dinner knives, twelve dinner forks, twelve butter knives, twelve teaspoons, twelve cake forks, twelve hors d'oeuvre forks, twelve coffee spoons and a tea caddy spoon. Approximately 3730 gms silver (not including steel blades), the knives 21.9 cm long
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A George III silver tea caddy William Holmes & Nicholas Dumee/ London / circa 1773, of octagonal form with beaded borders, with original key. 12.5 cm high
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