Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.
A superb pair of Victorian sterling silver pedestal comports,…
Sale Title:
Auction House:
Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
2-Dec-2018
Lot No.
***
Description:
A superb pair of Victorian sterling silver pedestal comports, 1879 London, with maker's mark for Alexander Crichton, finely cast borders of arabesque and floral forms punctuated with mascarons, owls, and fantastic dragon snakes, the knopped pedestals each with four, pointy eared goblins, crisply hallmarked underside, Crichton's craft was, apparently much influenced by the writings of Lewis Carroll, silver weight 1727gr height 14 cm, diameter 23 cm
Estimate:
***
Price:
***
Category:
Unclassified