Sale 7597
London
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10 June 2008
THE OAKWOOD COLLECTION (Lots 1-106)
Price realised
GBP 4,000
Estimate
A QUEEN ANNE IRISH SILVER TWO-HANDLED CUP MARK OF JOHN CLIFTON JR., DUBLIN, 1710 Inverted bell-shaped and on spreading foot, with two scroll handles, engraved with a cypher, marked underneath 4 in. (10.2 cm.) high 8 oz. (242 gr.)
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Pre-Lot Text
Our Head of Silver reflects on the importance of great mentors, and his most memorable finds across 28 years with the company
Four contemporary silversmiths — hailing from China, Belgium, Britain and Japan — who have harnessed ancient techniques to their own distinctive styles
From an intricately worked 15th-century spoon to a Georg Jensen jug, via a Rococo sugar box made by the greatest silversmith of the 18th century
From woodcuts to lithographs and originals vs editions. Illustrated with works sold at Christie's
The world-renowned interior designer selects favourite objects from our forthcoming Interiors sale in London on 13 September