26th Feb, 2025 9:30
COUNTRY HOUSE SALE
406
RAMSDEN & CARR: AN ARTS AND CRAFTS SILVER LETTER OPENER
by Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr, London 1913, with a curved blade, the handle collar set with five cabochon-cut chrysoprase and the terminal set with a further larger chrysoprase, the handle inscribed NORA within a foliate sprig. 18cm, long, 1.6 troy ounces gross
£1,000 - £1,500
Buyer's premium: 30.00%
by Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr, London 1913, with a curved blade, the handle collar set with five cabochon-cut chrysoprase and the terminal set with a further larger chrysoprase, the handle inscribed NORA within a foliate sprig. 18cm, long, 1.6 troy ounces gross
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Auction: COUNTRY HOUSE SALE, 26th Feb, 2025
Our February Two-Day Country House Sale offers a diverse array of nearly 1200 lots, showcasing pieces with exceptional provenance, including items from the Galtres family and other distinguished deceased estates. Silver treasures include a magnificent Omar Ramsden centrepiece (commissioned by Lord Hyndley, London 1934) and a George IV silver-gilt wine cooler by John Bridge (London 1825). A private collection of Art Deco bronzes features a striking cold-painted bronze dancer by Josef Lorenzl. The Galtres family collection comprises over 100 lots, highlighted by a rare William and Mary burr elm chest of drawers and cricket table. A truly remarkable piece is a leather suitcase gifted by Howard Carter to his friend John ‘Tim’ Healey.
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