Lot Essay
Recorded in Ramsden's workbooks as 'Circular Biscuit Caddy No. 1868.'
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MARK OF OMAR RAMSDEN, LONDON, 1933
Details
A GEORGE V SILVER BISCUIT BOX
MARK OF OMAR RAMSDEN, LONDON, 1933
Of circular section chased with a band of wheat sheaves and leaves, the detachable cover with applied putti masks, marked under base and inside cover, the base further engraved 'OMAR RAMSDEN ME FECIT'
5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) high
22 oz. (690 gr.)
MARK OF OMAR RAMSDEN, LONDON, 1933
Of circular section chased with a band of wheat sheaves and leaves, the detachable cover with applied putti masks, marked under base and inside cover, the base further engraved 'OMAR RAMSDEN ME FECIT'
5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) high
22 oz. (690 gr.)
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's New York, 7 April 1987, lot 75
Literature
Eric Turner and Lynn Springer Roberts, English Silver, Masterpieces by Omar Ramsden From the Campbell Collection, David A. Hanks & Associates, New York, 1992, p. 62
Exhibited
Chicago, Montreal, Nashville, Williamstown, and Toronto, English Silver, Masterpieces by Omar Ramsden From The Campbell Collection, no. 40
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.