26th Feb, 2025 9:30
Country House Sale
455
A VICTORIAN SILVER MUG
by Daniel & Charles Houle, London 1855, the eight-sided body raised on a conforming, similarly shaped foot and featuring an S-scroll handle, the body further embellished with engraved floral motifs and Gothic arch designs. 10.5cm high, 5.1 troy ounces
Sold for £80
by Daniel & Charles Houle, London 1855, the eight-sided body raised on a conforming, similarly shaped foot and featuring an S-scroll handle, the body further embellished with engraved floral motifs and Gothic arch designs. 10.5cm high, 5.1 troy ounces
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.
Viewing
Monday 24th February 10am-4pm
Tuesday 25th February 10am-4pm
