Lot 12
An Edwardian silver caster, a 1920's silver christening mug, etc.
Description
Condition Report
An Edwardian silver caster, of plain urn shaped form with pierced detachable cover, the whole raised upon a pedestal base, hallmarked Arthur Cook, Birmingham 1903, height measuring 5 5/8 inches (14.3 cm). Together with a 1920's silver christening mug, of typical form with ribbon and garland motifs surrounding an engraved personal inscription, leading to a 'C' shape handle, hallmarked Hamilton Laidlaw & Co., Sheffield 1925, a 1920's silver cigarette case with scroll engraved decoration surrounding a monogrammed cartouche, a late Victorian silver pill box and a silver brooch. Gross weight 9.4 ozt (293.8 grams).
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Purchasing information-
In fair to good condition, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. The items would benefit from a clean and polish. The caster has some minor dents and bumps, partial hallmarks to the detachable cover. The christening mug is engraved 'Hugh', some loss of definition around the edges and handle, construction seam visible to one side. The cigarette case has minor bumps, dirt residue visible to the interior, one set of bands missing. The pill box has a gilt interior, visible scratches to interior of the hinged lid causing unevenness to the top. The brooch is further marked 'ICA A.R IONA'. Hallmarks worn in places majority still legible.
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