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MARK OF OMAR RAMSDEN, LONDON, 1938
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A PAIR OF GEORGE VI SILVER DESSERT STANDS
MARK OF OMAR RAMSDEN, LONDON, 1938
Each of circular section with cast fruit decorated rims, supported on a pedestal foot with mask and scroll motif stems and a square foot, engraved with a coat-of-arms and motto, with a hammered finish, marked under bowl, the base engraved 'OMAR RAMSDEN ME FECIT'
6¼ in. (16 cm.) high
47 oz. (1,458 gr.)
The arms are those of Powell, quartering Skull and Folliott for the Folliott Powell family of Brandlesome, co. Lancaster (2)
MARK OF OMAR RAMSDEN, LONDON, 1938
Each of circular section with cast fruit decorated rims, supported on a pedestal foot with mask and scroll motif stems and a square foot, engraved with a coat-of-arms and motto, with a hammered finish, marked under bowl, the base engraved 'OMAR RAMSDEN ME FECIT'
6¼ in. (16 cm.) high
47 oz. (1,458 gr.)
The arms are those of Powell, quartering Skull and Folliott for the Folliott Powell family of Brandlesome, co. Lancaster (2)
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's London, 23 October 1987, lot 27
Literature
Eric Turner and Lynn Springer Roberts, English Silver, Masterpieces by Omar Ramsden From the Campbell Collection, David A. Hanks & Associates, New York, 1992, page 79
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.