Lot Essay
The crowned initial 'U' is for King Umberto II of Italy (1904-1983)
Details
A quantity of silver, plated and metalware and other items
Comprising four dishes, various sizes; four trays, various sizes; two photograph frames; three boxes, one with enamelled coats-of-arms, one inset with coins; three matching salt-cellars and an additional salt-cellar; five small covered boxes, one with tortoiseshell cover; a miniature fluted soup-tureen; a set of matchbox-holder, bookmark and other items with blue enamelled crowned 'U', in a case; two cigarette-cases, one engine-turned; a magnifying glass; a small hand mirror; five various ashtrays inset with coins; an ashtray with leather handle, marked 'Hermés'; a plated cafe-au-lait pot; a fluted oblong dish; a large plated tea-kettle; and various other objects, most engraved or applied with the Italian Royal crown, the Royal Arms of Savoia, cyphers, Savoia knot or other insignia
Comprising four dishes, various sizes; four trays, various sizes; two photograph frames; three boxes, one with enamelled coats-of-arms, one inset with coins; three matching salt-cellars and an additional salt-cellar; five small covered boxes, one with tortoiseshell cover; a miniature fluted soup-tureen; a set of matchbox-holder, bookmark and other items with blue enamelled crowned 'U', in a case; two cigarette-cases, one engine-turned; a magnifying glass; a small hand mirror; five various ashtrays inset with coins; an ashtray with leather handle, marked 'Hermés'; a plated cafe-au-lait pot; a fluted oblong dish; a large plated tea-kettle; and various other objects, most engraved or applied with the Italian Royal crown, the Royal Arms of Savoia, cyphers, Savoia knot or other insignia
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.