Sale 5259
London, South Kensington
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22 May 2007
Price realised
GBP 576
Estimate
A MIXED GROUP OF SMALL SILVER ITEMS COMPRISING:- Two prs.of peppers; 3 salts; mustard pot with spoon; matched pr.of floral-pierced menu holders; small crested spirits flask by George Unite, Birmingham, 1889; 4 napkin rings (1 plated); pr. of knife rests, Sheffield, 1886; Victorian card case with repetitive floral motifs, by George Unite, Birmingham, 1883; Georgian punch ladle; 5 various spoons; scent bottle chased with village scenes; reeded French snuff box, c.1840; mounted leather Patience box; card case; book mark celebrating Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee + 2 other items, 38 oz. (32)
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