• Christies auction house James Christie logo

    Sale 1791

    The House Sale

    New York

    |

    6 - 7 February 2007

    Browse Sale
Previous Lot
Search
Next Lot
    • AN ENGLISH SILVER-PLATED BISCU
    Lot 282

    AN ENGLISH SILVER-PLATED BISCUIT BARREL AND TEA URN,**

    20TH CENTURY,

    Price realised

    USD 600

    Estimate

    USD 600 - USD 800

    Follow lot

    AN ENGLISH SILVER-PLATED BISCUIT BARREL AND TEA URN,**
    20TH CENTURY,
    the first biscuit barrel of ovoid form with ivory flower shaped finial on four bracket feet; the second egg coddler and stand of ovoid cylindrical form with lion head-form mounts and ring handles and stand with four griffin-form supports; the tea urn of globular form on shaped plinth on four ball feet; together with a silver-plated silent butler with wooden handle
    The biscut barrel with stand 9in. (22.8cm.) approximately (2)

    Contact us

    • Contact Client Service

      info@christies.com

      New York +1 212 636 2000

      London +44 (0)20 7839 9060

      infoasia@christies.com

      Asia +852 2760 1766

    Other information

    Special Notice


    Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.


    Saleroom Notice

    Please note that this lot has no reserve


    Recommended features

      • Treasures from the Collections
      • Treasures from the Collections of The Dukes of Gloucester & The Earls of Harewood

        Fascinating insights into the history of the British Royal Family in a sale of objects belonging to two of the children of King George V and Queen Mary

      • Virtual tour: Classic Week at
      • Virtual tour: Classic Week at Christie’s London

        Explore art from antiquity to the 20th century, offered as part of Classic Week in London, 3–13 December

      • Collecting Guide: 7 key tips&n
      • Collecting Guide: 7 key tips on silver

        Harry Williams-Bulkeley on everything from cutlery to candelabras and sourcing that show-stopping centrepiece

      • What the expert looks for... N
      • What the expert looks for... No.2 — Böttger stoneware

        Christie’s specialist Dominic Simpson shares his expertise on pieces by the alchemist who paved the way for Meissen

      • Classic Week totals £54 millio
      • Classic Week totals £54 million in London

        The series of 15 sales was led by two exceptional predella panels by artist Giovanni di Paolo

      • Auction highlights of 2019
      • Auction highlights of 2019

        A look back at the standout moments, extraordinary objects and storied collections offered at Christie’s this year

Share
Email
Copy link