Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 16 March 2015

Jewellery, English Silver, Furniture, Decorative Arts and Oriental Carpets

Sold for

ZAR 5 270
Lot 65
  • A George III silver-gilt sugar basket, possibly John Lambe, London, 1773


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 270
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

A George III silver-gilt sugar basket, possibly John Lambe, London, 1773
urn-shaped, raised on a square base with ball feet, the pierced body with ovolo rim, acanthus-leaf band and a panel engraved with a crest, hinged guilloche handle, later blue glass liner, gilding worn, some restoration,230g, 11,5cm diameter


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