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Lot 124

Four pairs of George II and later silver sugar nips. Various dates and makers.  The group...

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Lot 124

Four pairs of George II and later silver sugar nips.
Various dates and makers. 
The group...

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Estimate: £200 - £400

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Lot 124

Description

Four pairs of George II and later silver sugar nips.

Various dates and makers. 

The group comprising: a pair of George II silver sugar nips with plain grips, possibly c.1740, maker’s mark indistinct, the circular hinge engraved with lion crest, 11.7cm long; a pair by Henry Plumpton, London, c.1760, engraved with the initial E, 11.7cm long; a pair possibly by William Phelps, London, c.1760, engraved BR to hinge; 13cm long; a pair marked only with lion passant to plain grips, 11cm long; together with a small silver plated pair, 10.1cm long, total weighable silver approx. 4.2ozt (5)

 

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The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.

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(ARR) - ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT

Qualifying living artists and the descendants of artists deceased within the last 70 years are entitled to receive a re-sale royalty each time their work is bought through an auction house or art market professional.

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