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Auction House:
Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
19-Sep-2023
Lot No.
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Description:
An superb set of twelve cast silver-gilt Harlequin spoons and scissor-nips. London 1812 makers mark of William Barrett II. modelled as Harlequin figures in quilted comedian dell'arte costumes, each grasping a snake forming a hoop above their heads, their feet mounted on the spoon bowl with scallop shell reverse. Housed in a leather box, with Royal Warrant & retailers label 'Chap Williams & Co / Late / Catchpole & Williams / Jeweler's / Diamond Dealers / Silversmiths / 223 Oxford Street'. This address & partnership dates the box to c. 1865-72. Dimensions: nips 12.7 cm long, spoons 11.5 cm long
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Category:
Unclassified