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The Principal Contents of Corby Castle, Cumbria

A large parcel-gilt silver centrepiece, stamped 'STERLING', probably German, circa 1860

Auction Closed

November 19, 05:30 PM GMT

Estimate

20,000 - 30,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

The circular base decorated with swags of fruit and lion masks, the stem surrounded by a figural scene of bacchic revelry, the shallow dish with two swan handles and surmounted by the personification of plenty,


94cm, 37in. high

15,867gr., 510oz

Dr Mohammed Said Farsi

Christie's, London, 16 November 2010, lot 362