AN EDWARDIAN SILVER CARD CASE by Horton & Allday, Birmin...

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AN EDWARDIAN SILVER CARD CASE

by Horton & Allday, Birmingham 1901, of rectangular form with a hinged cover opening by means of a push-button release, the front chased with a gentleman serenading two ladies in 18th-century dress, the reverse depicting a peacock in a garden landscape, all within bold scrolls and acanthus leaf decoration. 10.5cm by 8cm, 2.4 troy ounces

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+ Calendar 2025-02-26 09:30:00 2025-02-27 23:59:59 Europe/London Country House Sale 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. Elstob Auctioneers

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26th Feb 25 at 9:30am GMT