Auction Wed, Jan 29 at 10am
Lots 300-383
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English & Continental Silver
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Auction of English & Continental Silver on January 29, 2025
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A George IV Tureen by Benjamin Smith Doubles its Estimate
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NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle will present an auction of English & Continental Silver on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10am. Showcased will be a wide array of silver spanning the 18th through 20th centuries featuring fine examples of English, French and Italian silver by prominent makers.
Among the highlights of the silver section was a handsome George IV sterling silver covered soup tureen on stand from 1820 by London silversmith Benjamin Smith (1764–1823) that achieved $10,240, doubling its $4,000-6,000 estimate. Benjamin Smith (1764-1823) was a distinguished British silversmith known for his exceptional craftsmanship during the Regency period. Smith collaborated with prominent silversmiths like Paul Storr, producing pieces for Rundell & Bridge, the Crown Jewellers. His legacy endures through his exquisite silver pieces that typify the neoclassical style of the period.
Additional Categories in the Sale
Special sections of the sale also showcased Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints, The Collection of Howard Phipps, Jr., and English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts.
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A Selection of Auction Highlights
English & Continental Silver
Lot 342 - George IV Sterling Silver Covered Soup Tureen on Stand Benjamin Smith, London, 1820
Sold for $10,240
Estimated at $4,000 - $6,000
Lot 347 - Assembled Victorian Sterling Silver Flatware Service
Sold for $7,040
Estimated at $6,000 - $8,000
Lot 368 - Italian Buccellati Style Silver Covered Dish 20th Century
Sold for $14,080
Estimated at $12,000 - $18,000
Lot 370 - Continental Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service 20th Century
Sold for $7,040
Estimated at $5,000 - $7,000
Lot 382 - French Puiforcat Sterling Silver Part Flatware Service Late 19th/early 20th century
Sold for $5,440
Estimated at $2,000 - $3,000