The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma
The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma
An Elizabeth II silver and enamel bowl and cover, Gerald Benney, London, 1971
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March 24, 08:41 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
Lot Details
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An Elizabeth II silver and enamel bowl and cover
Gerald Benney, London
1971
deep circular, the openwork cover cast and chased with swirls and two overlaying hearts, one of which enamelled, the rim with a 25th wedding anniversary inscription dated 1971, textured rims, stamped Gerald Benney, London, in Gerald Benney tooled leather bound case with cream silk interior
26cm. diameter
3702gr, 119oz
John, 7th Baron Braboure (1924-2005);
By whom gifted to his wife The Countess Mountbatten of Burma on the occasion of their 25th Wedding Anniversary
By whom gifted to his wife The Countess Mountbatten of Burma on the occasion of their 25th Wedding Anniversary
The inscription reads: To Patricia from John. On our 25th Wedding Anniversary. With all my love and admiration. Oct. 26th 1971