International Sale: Silver and Objects of Vertu

The October auction carries several strong themes throughout that illuminate the world of silver and the joy of collecting and using it. The provincial assay offices of Newcastle, Exeter, Chester, and York are all represented by holloware that covers many of the forms distinct to these regions. Chester tumblers, York beakers, Exeter chocolate pots, and a broad array of Newcastle vessels including the collection of Frank Graham, who published Margaret Gill's guide to Newcastle silver in 1978. Indian silver showcases pieces from the famous names of Peter Orr, Cotha Krishniah Chetty, and Oomersi Mawji. A cased Iraqi niello tea service...