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MARK OF CHARLES STUART HARRIS, LONDON, 1895
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A VICTORIAN SILVER MUSTARD-POT AND SILVER PEPPER-POT EN-SUITE
MARK OF CHARLES STUART HARRIS, LONDON, 1895
Cylindrical, with beaded rims, the sides pierced and chased with pales, flowers and foliate scrolls, the scroll handle with palmette thumbpiece attached to plain cover, with blue glass liner, and an Onslow pattern spoon with twisted stem; the pepper-pot, vase-shaped on circular pedestal foot, the sides pierced with pales and a leaf scroll, with blue glass liner, the domed cover with piercing, contained in a black leather fitted case, fully marked, with a post card depicting the Houses of Parliament, the back inscribed by Queen Mary 'For Darling Richard with loving birthday wishes from Grannie Mary 31. Augt 1950 Silver Cruet + Rug '
2½ in. (6 cm.) high (2)
MARK OF CHARLES STUART HARRIS, LONDON, 1895
Cylindrical, with beaded rims, the sides pierced and chased with pales, flowers and foliate scrolls, the scroll handle with palmette thumbpiece attached to plain cover, with blue glass liner, and an Onslow pattern spoon with twisted stem; the pepper-pot, vase-shaped on circular pedestal foot, the sides pierced with pales and a leaf scroll, with blue glass liner, the domed cover with piercing, contained in a black leather fitted case, fully marked, with a post card depicting the Houses of Parliament, the back inscribed by Queen Mary 'For Darling Richard with loving birthday wishes from Grannie Mary 31. Aug
2½ in. (6 cm.) high (2)
Provenance
Given to H.R.H. Prince Richard, 2nd Duke of Gloucester by his grandmother Queen Mary (1867-1953) on the occasion of his 6th birthday.
Special notice
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.